Funeral Tuesday for hit-and-run victim Corkey Williams, 39

Family members are still grieving over the death of Wossman High School graduate Corkey Williams last month. A funeral service will be held for him Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church. 

  Williams, 39, had just recently celebrated his birthday when his life was taken following a hit-and-run accident on December 31, 2022.

  Louisiana State Police from Troop F responded to the scene of a traffic accident on US Highway 165.

   At approximately 7 a.m., Williams reportedly rode a bicycle on the south side of US Highway 165. He was struck by…

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