Obituaries from The Leesville Daily Leader - 2006 Copyright 2006 Leesville Daily Leader ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** January 3, 2006 Thomas Roy Procell Funeral Services for Thomas Roy Procell, 49, of Noble, will held at 2 p.m., today, January 3, 2006, at the Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel in Zwolle with Father Tim Hurd officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Zwolle under the direction of the Warren Meadows Funeral Home of Zwolle. Mr. Procell passed away on January 1, 2006, at his residence in Noble. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Amanda G. Stewart and father-in-law, Tommy Faircloth. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Procell of Noble; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Wendy and Michael McMahon of Colo., Colorado, Brandy and Danny Lopez of Zwolle, and Holly Procell of Shreveport; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Jeramy and Donna Procell of Anacoco, Jonathan and Courtney Salter Procell of Noble, and Justin Procell of Noble; parents, Raymond and Blanche Procell of Noble; sister Carolyn Smith and brother-in-law Danny Smith, both of Shreveport; Mother-in-law, Hazel Faircloth of Zwolle; 10 grandchildren. Margret Rogers Powell and Elizabeth LaFargue Nichols Funeral services for Margret Rogers Powell, 50, and Elizabeth LaFargue Nichols were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 31, 2005, in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, with Revs. Steve Lora, Buddy Airhart and Marvin Hicks officiating. Burial followed in the Prewitts Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Powell’s survivors include her husband, Doyle Powell; daughter and son-in-law, Michele and Brent Phillips; step-son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Melody Powell; step-daughter and son-in-law, Kami and Daniel Jones; her parents, Lon and Mildred Rogers; brother, George Butts; sister, Kathy Terry; and grandchildren, Erika Powell, Blake Powell, Joshua Phillips, Caleb Phillips, Cameron LaFargue, Aaron LaFargue, Madelynn Jones and Alan Nichols. Mrs. Nichols’ survivors include her husband, David Nichols; sons, Cameron LaFargue, Aaron LaFargue and Alan Nichols; her father and step-mother, Wallace and Rita LaFargue, Jr.; sister and brother-in-law, Michelle and Brent Phillips; step-brother and sister-in-law, Ken and Melody Powell, step-sisters and brothers-in-law, Kami and Daniel Jones, Dense and Cory Trahan, Vanessa and Brian Boudreaux; Mary Nichols, Josh Nichols and Billy Nichols; and her father and mother-in-law, David and Tina Nichols. Leland Boyd Funeral services for Leland Boyd, 63, of Leesville were held on Saturday, December 31, 2005, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Brady Boyd and Rev Dave Boyd officiating. Burial followed at the Cool Springs Cemetery in Logansport under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Leland was born, October, 6, 1942 in Logansport and died at his home in Leesville, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, December 30, 2005. He was a resident of Vernon Parish and a member of the Family Worship Center in Leesville. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Pat Boyd of Leesville; two sons, Brady Boyd and his wife Pam of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Dave Boyd and his wife Aimee of Springfield, Miss.; one daughter, Annette Tyson and her husband Vernon of Leesville; eight grandchildren, Austin, Ryan and Joseph Tyson, Abrom and Callie Boyd, and Baylor, Briggs and Benjamin Boyd; three sisters. Cecil E. Self Funeral services for Cecil E. Self, 63, of Leesville will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2006, in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. C.W. Dowden officiating. Burial will follow at the Bird’s Nest Cemetery in Gillis under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Self passed away Sunday, December 31, 2005, in the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Self of Anacoco; four sons, William Hargrove of Pasadena, Texas, J.D. Hargrove of Livingston, Mont., Michael Strickland of New Orleans, and Shane Self of Texas; seven daughters, Margaret Wortman of Bozeman, Mont., Connie Taylor of Charlotte, N. C., Tammy Hargrove of Fort Worth, Texas, Fran Howell of Billings, Mont., Celeste Strickland of Baton Rouge, Cindy Maresh and Donna Cash, both of Sealy, Texas; three sisters, Aline Stogener of Shreveport, Ella Farris and Mary Hilton, both of Anacoco; 26 grandchildren, seven great- grandchildren. January 4, 2006 Walter Hale Memorial services for Walter Hale, 86, of Anacoco, will take place at 3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006, at the Good Hope Baptist Church in Anacoco. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Hale passed away Saturday, Dec. 31, at his residence in Anacoco. Walter was in the U.S. Army, serving in the 36th Division and World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Felton Hale and Brean Alford Hale, and one son, William Thomas Hale. He is survived by his wife, Betty Hale of Anacoco; four sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Patsy Hale of Many, James and Randi Hale of Deer Park, Joe and Liz Hale of Friendswood, Texas, and Wesley and Belinda Hale of Anacoco; one daughter, Anna Davis of Anacoco; three brothers, Tom Hale, Jr. of Hemphill, Texas, Haskel Hale of Anacoco, and Douglas Hale of Hornbeck; three sisters, Eunice Hall of Houston, Louella Pevoteaux of Channelview, Texas, and Geraldine Prewitt of Toro; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Clarence “Deac” Jones Funeral services for Clarence “Deac” Jones, 49, of Leesville will take place Friday, Jan. 7, 2006, at the Johnson Temple Church of God in Christ in Leesville with Rev. L.C. Williams officiating. Burial will follow at the Leesville Memorial Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. He is survived by his wife, Regina Jones of Leesville; four sons, Clarence Jones, Jr. of Colorado Springs, CO, Derek Jones of Irving, Texas, Kenny Jones of Lake Charles, and Galene Rose of Hornbeck; four daughters, Felicia Abdullah of Lewisville, Texas, Valerie Jones of Monroe, Kenya Jones of Leesville, and Shameeka Lewis of Lewisville, Texas; two brothers, Charley Jones of Stone Mountain, Ga., and Carlton Jones of Humble, Texas; five sisters, Betty Jones of Federal Way, Wash., Norma Jean Jones of Leesville, Clara Johnson of Seattle, Wash., Caroline Jones of Potter Springs, Ga., and Rose Douglas of Riverdale, Ga.; and five grandchildren. January 5, 2006 Wendell Davis Memorial services for Wendell Davis, 71, of Woodville, Texas, were held on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville in conjunction with the Ryley Funeral Home of Woodville, Texas. Mr. Davis passed away on Dec. 22, 2005, at his residence. He was a native of Anacoco, where he was born January 17, 1934, to Henry and Callie Brown Davis. He was retired from the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Frese. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jo Ann Pannell Davis; 2 sons, Kenneth Davis of Dallas and Patrick Davis of Houston; his sister, Katrina Cicerone of Shreveport; and two grandchildren. January 10, 2006 Dorothy Mae Hannah Bryant Woodroof Ms. Dorothy Mae Hannah Bryant Woodroof, 85 affectionately known as Ms Dotty by friends and neighbors, was born July 22, 1920 in Perry, Okla. She was raised in Brownsville, Texas. Services for Dorothy Mae Woodroof will be held Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gil Arthur officiating. Interment will be at the Pineville National Cemetery in Pineville Cemetery. She is survived by, three daughters, Beverly J. Cook, Myrtle (Mickie) A Martin and Johnna Sue Jones, seven grandchildren; Rolf C Lux Jr., Michelle Louise Lux, Vicki Lux Lee, Kathryn Pike West, John Keith Pike, Kevin Russell Pike and Chad Dwayne Howard. Eight Great Grandchildren. Extended family includes, Sunny Martin, Rick Cook, Jeannine Oellig, and Tiffany Kummer. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Woodroof, CSM U.S. Army, retired December of 1972, her son Pvt. Russell D. Bryant Jr., KIA in Vietnam, February of 1968, and one granddaughter, Rene Ann Lux, in the year 1979 Johnnie Hurd Memorial services for Johnnie Hurd, 69, of Jefferson City, Tenn. at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006 at Baker United Methodist Church in Baker, under the direction of Mayes Mortuary of Morristown, Tenn. She passed away Friday, Jan. 6, at the Heritage Center. She was preceded in death by a sister, Vee Carlock. She is survived by two daughters, Ilene Jackson and husband Charles of Jefferson City, Tenn. and Lisa Mixon and husband Donald of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Louise Haymon and Elaine Cox; four grandchildren. January 11, 2006 Kenneth Henderson Funeral services for Kenneth Darryll Henderson, 71, of DeRidder will take place Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006, at the First United Methodist Church in DeRidder with Rev. Jon Tallifero officiating. Burial will follow at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of the Labby Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Henderson passed away Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2006, in M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston. January 12 2006 Lacy Jane James Funeral services for Mrs. Lacy Jane James, 93, of Leesville will take place at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, 2006, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Revs. Huey Haymon and Morris Goins officiating. Burial will follow at the Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. James passed away Tuesday, Jan 10, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by two sons, Johnny James and Rev. Leroy James. She is survived by three grandchildren, Pam Robertson, Sherry Kay and Terry James; six great-grandchildren, Beau Bacon, Tess Bacon, Michael Lee Leonard, Derek James, Breanna James and Rachael Ardoin; one great- great-grandchild, Brittany Marie Bacon; and one daughter-in-law, Betty James. Betty Ruth Wingate Funeral services for Betty Ruth Wingate, 64, of Marlow Community will take place at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, 2006, at the Myers Colonial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Revs. Hardy Estess and Joey Rudisill officiating. Burial will follow at the Marlow Cemetery in Marlow Community under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Ms. Wingate passed away on Jan. 10, 2006, in Austin, Texas. She is survived by two sons, Wade Wingate of Marlow and Woody Wingate of Rosepine; one daughter, Kim Cooper of Rosepine; four brothers, J.C. Buchanan, Buddy Buchanan, Jerry Buchanan and Curtis Buchanan, all of Texas; one sister, Mavis Delaune; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. January 13, 2006 Julian Marshall Jarrell Julian Marshall Jarrell, age 79, born April 2, 1926 to Jesse and Venia Jarrell at Evans, Louisiana. Brother Jarrell was a minister pastoring in the Congregational Methodist Church and the Church of God. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Vestal Harster, Windal Jarrell, Keith Jarrell, Norma Lea Evans, and G.H. Jarrell. He leaves his wife, Carolyn Jarrell of Hodge, Louisiana; two daughters and son-in-laws, Denice and John H. Creech of Shreveport, Louisiana, and Vicki and John Belton of Leesville, Louisiana; two step-sons, A. Doyle Arender of Athens, Texas, and Jason R. Arender of Many, Louisiana; seven grandchildren, John A. Creech, Troy D. Creech, Raymond Fields, III., David W. Fields, Katherine Fields Keeney, Eric M. Fields, and Tanya L. Fields; and five step-grandchildren, Sharrie Manuel, John Belton, II, George T. Belton, Kristen Arender and Raymond Arender. He had 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. One step-daughter, Angela Arender Bremer preceded him in death. Mr. Jarrell is a veteran of the Air Force. Burial will be in the Evans Cemetery. January 17, 2006 Lawrence M. Farmer Funeral services for Lawrence M. Farmer were held Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, in the Simpson Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Watts officiating. Burial will be today in Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna, at 2 p.m. under the direction of the Hixson Family Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Farmer, 78, of Simpson, formerly of Buras, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006, at his residence in Simpson. He was born in Claire, Wisconsin, on August 6, 1927, son of Nellie and Curt Farmer. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Lawrence is survived by his wife of 57 years, Evelyn; brother, Curtis Farmer of Irvine, Cal., seven sons and three daughters which include, Dennis and Betty Farmer and family of Simpson, Douglas and Kay Farmer and family of Fairchild, Wis., Jeffrey and Kris Famer and family of Shebpygan, Wis., Linda and John Ericson and family of Homer Ala., Michael and Mary Farmer and family of Sheboygan, Wis., Robert and Bonnie Farmer and family of Two Rivers, Wis., Larry and Ava Farmer and family of Simpson, John and Adeline Farmer and family of Eau Claire, Wis., Mary and Mike Guidry and Family of Simpson, and Ann and Norm Schneiter and Family of Glenbeulah, Wis.; 22 grandchildren as well as several step-grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nellie Farmer, Anderson and Curtis Farmer, his twin sister, Lucille Gunderson, and a granddaughter, Krishna Farmer. January 18, 2006 Grace Labat Funeral services for Grace Labat, 90, of Leesville were held yesterday in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. D.R. Davis officiating. Burial followed at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church Cemetery in Raceland under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Labat died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, in the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She is preceded in death by her husband, Argie Pierre Labat; two sons Johnny Dale Harris and James Crawford; daughter, Jackie Labat and her parents, Jesse and Leotine Miller Nunez. She is survived by two sons, William Robert Harris and Leroy Vesper; five daughters, Bobbie Lynn Wiggins, Marilyn Ann Hood, Gracie Scott, Shirley Faye McDonald and Priscilla Ann Williams; one sister, Regina Boudreaux; 20 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Florence Esclusa Funeral services for Florence Esclusa, 86, of Leesville will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. She passed away Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. January 19, 2006 Michael Ray Gilbert Funeral services for Michael Ray Gilbert, 48, of New Llano will be held at noon on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006, at the Johnson Temple Church of God in Christ in Leesville with Revs. Maurice Johnson and James Gaither officiating. Burial will follow at the New Leesville Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Gilbert passed away on Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, at his residence in New Llano. He served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Gilbert of New Llano; two sons, Mark L. and Christopher Gilbert, both of Shreveport; two step-sons, Demetrie and Byron Penson, both of Dallas; two daughters, Nicole Freemon of Chicago and Ebony M. Davis of Hawton, Okla.; two brothers, Donnie Gilbert of Shreveport and Moses Gilbert of Leesville; and three grandchildren. James Royce Fletcher, Sr. Funeral services for James Royce Fletcher, Sr., 66, of DeRidder, will be held today at 10 a.m. in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Roy Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Fletcher passed away Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006, in Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by two sons, Jamey Fletcher of DeRidder and HM2 Jon David Fletcher of Silver Springs, Md., and one daughter, Mary Sue Smith of Mumford, Tenn. Milagros ‘Mickey’ Gonzalez Funeral services for Milagros “Mickey” Gonzalez, 52, of El Paso, formerly of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2006 at New Willow Baptist Church in Leesville with Rev. Harrison Fields officiating. Burial will follow in the East Leesville Pentecostal Church Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Homes of Leesville. Ms. Gonzalez passed away Thursday, Jan. 12, in El Paso. She is survived by one son, Jose Angel Rosa of Camp LeJuene, N.C.; three daughters, Milagros Rosa of El Paso, Texas, Maria DelCarmen Rivera of Hartford, Conn. and Lilia Josefina Rosa of Leesville; two brothers, Benjamin Gonzalez and Wilfredo Gonzalez, both of Hartford and eight grandchildren. January 20, 2006 Dorothy Louise Williams Talley Dorothy Louise Williams Talley went to glory on Jan. 18, 2006, where she and the angels are probably singing “Every little breeze seems to whisper Louise.” Mrs. Talley was born in many on Aug. 21, 1914. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, C.B. Talley, also of the Leesville area. Mrs. Talley is survived by her devoted daughter, Janet Talley of Shreveport; her son Thomas N. Talley of Southlake, Texas; two grandchildren, Reese Christopher Talley of San Antonio and Thomas Scott Talley of Denver; three great-grandchildren, Christopher Michael Talley, Megan Elizabeth Talley and Caroline Grace Talley; her daughter-in-law, Pamela Talley of Southlake; and granddaughter-in-law Laura Talley of San Antonio; along with her nephew Billy Lay of Broken Arrow, Okla. and his wife Jean. Arrangements are through Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. January, 22, 2006 Jane Carey Sea Jane Carey Sea, 71, of Leesville, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2006 at Rapides Regional Medical Center. Survivors include her sons, Thomas Morgan of Porter, Texas, Carl D. Ferguson, Jr. of Leesville, Carlton C. Ferguson of Pasadena, Texas and Sammy D. Ferguson of Leesville; her grandchildren, Casey Thomas Morgan, Heather Lynn Morgan, Nicole Ferguson and Teila Ferguson; six great grandchildren and her sister, Nancy Lee of Glasgow, Kentucky. A private service for Jane Carey Sea will be held at a later date. Jewel Vernon Hall Hagan Funeral services for Jewel Vernon Hall Hagan, 93, of Hicks will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 2006 in the Hicks United Pentecostal Church with Revs. Randy Harper, Wayne McClain, Robbie Stephens, Charles Braneff Jr., C.E. Cooley and George Glass Jr., officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Hagan passed away Saturday, Jan. 21, in the Woodlands Health Care Center in Leesville. Mrs. Hagan is preceded in death by her husband, B.H. “Han” Hagan, Sr.; brothers, Isaic, Isair, Louis, James and Lonnie Hall; sisters, Marie Hall Hagan, Bell Hall Jackson, Teary Hall Ball and Lennie Lou Walker and her daughter-in-law, Wanda Sue Hagan. She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, B.H. Hagan Jr., of Leesville and Mason and Georgia Marie Arnold Hagan of Houston; one daughter and son-in-law, Gaytha Lynn and Milton Willis of Hicks; eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. January 24, 2006 Alma Marcus Conerly Alma Marcus Conerly, 99, (Memie) died Friday, Jan. 20, 2006, in Biloxi, Miss. Survivors include: son, Jerry Marcus and wife Helen of Biloxi; daughter Wilma Connerly Sanders and husband Tom of Lake Charles; four grandchildren, Dana Sanders Queenan of Dallas, Thomas W. Sanders, Jr. (Kip), of Lake Charles, Maret Sanders Watson of Jackson, Miss., and Andrea Conerly Barker of Baton Rouge; seven great-grandchildren, Andrea, Kevin, Jr., and Corinne Queenan; Zack, Conner and Jon Sanders Watson and Madelyn Sanders; siblings Lillie Lackey, Evie Stokes, Eunice Vincent, and Harvey Marcus. Her husband, W.K. (Ted) Conerly, preceded her in death. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, at First Baptist Church of Leesville. The Reverend Wallace Palmer will officiate. Burial will follow at Holly Grove Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Norma Lee Morrison Funeral services for Norma Lee Morrison, 86, of Leesville, were held Monday, Jan. 23, 2005, in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gil Arthur and Lori Stewart officiating. Burial followed at the Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Morrison died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006, in the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Morrison was preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. Morrison, II, and a son, Richard E. “Rick” Morrison, III. She is survived by three daughters, Ann Reed Humphries of Austin, Texas, Susan Day Reed of Baton Rouge, and Barbara Zimmerman of Leesville; a son, Steven Morrison of Leesville; a sister, Betty Bertrand of Lake Arthur; eight grand children and 11 great-grandchildren. January 25, 2006 Ruby I. Davis Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby I. Davis will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, in the Galilee Baptist Church of Evans with Rev. George Jeane and Rev. Kenny Lowery officiating. Burial will follow in the Jarrell Cemetery in Evans, under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Davis, 59, of Evans, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, in the Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carsie “Dare” and Charlene Day Thompson. Mrs. Davis is survived by her husband, Lynn Davis of Evans; son, Lynn H. Davis, Jr., of DeRidder; two daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela and Lonnie Harper of Evans and Sonya and Micah Iwaasa of Leesville; one sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Kelly Nash of Burr Ferry; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas and Lana Thompson and Larry and Thelma Thompson, both of Ashland, Ky., L.D. and June Thompson of Talladega, Ala., and Carl and Brenda Thompson of Evans; and eight grandsons. Kenneth Johnson Funeral services for Kenneth Johnson, 63, of DeRidder will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, at Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in DeRidder with Pastor Freddie Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at the Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Rev. Johnson passed away Jan. 20, 2006, in DeRidder. He served in the United States Army for 20 years of his life. He is survived by his sister, Madeline Allen of Cleveland. Leidth M. Harvey Funeral services for Leidth M. Harvey, 75, of Anacoco will be held today at 2 p.m. in the Beech Grove Congregational Methodist Church with Rev. Ken Dickerson, Wesley Harrelson and I.D. Noble officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery, under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Harvey died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, at her residence in Anacoco. She was preceded in death by her parents, K.D. and Inez Tibbitts, her husband, Wendell, and her nephew, Johnny Cryer. She is survived by two daughters, Regenia Harvey of Shreveport and Annette Edwards of Pineville; one son, Paul Harvey of Anacoco; one sister, Jackie Cryer of Anacoco; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. William H. Hunter Funeral services for William H. “Junior” Hunter, 79, of Anacoco will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, at the Freedom Rest Baptist Church in Anacoco with Revs. James Kay, Larry Welch, Greg Blackwell and M.L. Perry officiating. Burial will follow at the Beech Grove Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Hunter passed away on Monday, Jan. 23, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Hunter of Anacoco; two daughters, Quindolyn Hunter and Lisa Marie Welch, both of Anacoco; two sons, Keith Lynn Dowden and Kevin D. Hunter, both of Anacoco; one sister, Rosetta Jones of Anacoco; and two grandchildren. January 26, 2006 Ruby L. Smith Funeral services for Ruby L. Smith, 78, of DeRidder will be held Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, at 10 a.m. in Westview Baptist Church in DeRidder. Rev. Wayne Kite and Rev. Harlis Mylian will officiate and burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Smith died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, in the Christus St. Francis Cabrini Dubuis Center in Alexandria. She is survived by her husband, Lelan Smith of DeRidder; three daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and Don Stuart of DeRidder and Lynett and Douglas Wilson and Janette and Tommy Nolde, all of Leesville; one sister, Jessie Faye Warren of DeRidder; five grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. Dorothy Hill Funeral services for Dorothy Hill, 81, of Pitkin will take place at 11 a.m. today at Pitkin First Baptist Church with Revs. Stephen Laughlin and Brian Thurman officiating. Burial will follow at the Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Hill passed away on Jan. 25, 2006, at the Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. She was born in Fullerton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Everette Hill; son, Bobby Dale Hill; mother and father, Lillie and Allen Morrison; brothers and sisters, J.D. Morrison, Otis Morrison, Irene Griffin, Inez Miller and Grace Morrison; and one grandaughter, Jacquitta Deters. She is survived by her daughter, Judy and her husband Jerry Deter of Pitkin; grandaughters, Jennifer and her husband Peter Smith of Leesville, and Holly and V.J. Manshing of St. Francisville; Grandson William Monroe Hill of Monroe; and great-grandchildren, Isaac Wade and Anslea Claire Davis, Garrett Cole Smith, and Chris and Amanda Hill. January 27, 2006 Virginia Kathryn Callery Blackmon Virginia Blackmon, 66, of Effie, formerly of Pineville and Galveston, Texas, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, at Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. A graveside service will be held at Cooper Cemetery, Leesville, today at 2 p.m. under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Virginia was born Nov. 7, 1939, in Galveston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion Clarah and Charles Hilton Callery; sister, Marion Morter; and grandduaghter, Starr Micheal Herrera. She is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, William “Pete” Blackmon of Effie; one brother, Charles Callery, III.; five sons, Erasmo Herrera, III., John Lee Herrera, Anthony Charles Herrera, Michael Scott Herrera and Mark Herrera; three daughters, Melissa Noel, Christina Blackmon and Trelleman Jones; four step-children, Terry Blackmon, Tamela Kirby, Tonya Blackmon and Michael Todd Blackmon; 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. January 29, 2006 Mildred Dixon Martin Funeral services for Mildred Dixon Martin, 97, of Anacoco, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006 in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Morris Gains Reggie Jeter and Gail Welch officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Martin died Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, in Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Nora Dixon, her husband, Fay Martin, her daughter, Lavella Martin Corley, her brother, Warren Dixon, her sisters, Geneva Dixon, Norma Lee Jerigan, Lucille McAfee, grandsons, Bruce and Donny Martin, granddaughter, Brenda Jackson, great-granddaughters, Kristen and Miranda Jeter and Sonya Crane, great-grandson, Eric Martin and her great-great granddaughter, Chelsey Osterhoudt. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Lorette and Douglas Poe of Leesville, Bobbye Lorene and John Brinkley and Shirley and Richard Ross, all of Anacoco; three sons and daughters-in-law, William A. and Sherrill Martin of Leesville, Leamon C. and Louise Martin and Billy R. and Ruth Martin, all of Anacoco; two brothers, Orvan Dixon of Anacoco and Clarence Dixon of Waynesfield, Ohio; one sister, Nell Simmons of Kurthwood; 26 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren. Benjamin Mabini Jr. Funeral services for Benjamin Mabini Jr., 44, of DeRidder, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2006, at Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder with Rev. Lyn Clayton officiating. Burial will follow at Whitaker Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Mabini died Friday, Jan. 27, 2006 in DeRidder. He was born in Tacoma, Wash. Survivors include his parents, Benjamin Mabini Sr. and Joann Mabini of Rosepine; one brother, Michael Mabini and wife Alisa of Welsh; sisters, Rose Mabini Jones and husband Ottis of Rosepine, Carmen Mabini of Rosepine; maternal aunts and uncles, Claude Carroll of Winnfield, David Carroll of Bolton, Mass., Dolphy Carroll, Bruce Carroll and Donale Ray Carroll, all of DeRidder, Arglen Blankenbaker, Maxine Alexander and Jean Coker, all of Rosepine, Betty Fontenot of Eunice, and Joyce Fox of Ocean Springs, Miss.; paternal aunts and uncles, Fernando Mabini Jr. of El Paso, Texas, Apolinario Mabini of Reston, Va., Mary Jane Hall and Karon Mabini, both of El Paso, Rosario Klude and Linda Shaeffer, both of Germany; nephews, Caleb, Keaton and Cameron Mabini of Welsh, Larue Jones of Rosepine, Michael and Jared Mabini of Rosepine; nieces, Hazel Swanner and husband Richard of DeRidder, Regina Jones of Rosepine; best friend, Michael Reyes of Rosepine. Shirley Jean Marshall Funeral services for Shirley Jean Marshall, 64, of Rosepine, will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30, 2006 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Revs. Morris Goins, Marvin Durgan and Chester Dowden officiating. Burial will follow in Silver Creek Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Marshall died Friday, Jan. 27, 2006 at Pinehaven Nursing Home in Rosepine. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dalton Ray Marshall, her parents, Elbert and Lois Cook and her sister, Betty Joe Cook. Survivors include one son, Alan Marshall and wife Lynn of Rosepine; two daughters, Dena McKnight and husband Robert of Cedar Grove, Tenn., and Angela Marshall of Rosepine; five grandchildren, Michelle Marshall, Shanna Marshall, Michael McKnight, Eric McKnight and Shaylee McKnight; four great-grandchildren, Celia Townsend, Thalia Townsend, Kirsten Marshall and Isabell McKnight; and one brother, Douglas Cook and wife Joe. Anthony Ray Williamson Funeral services for Anthony Ray Williamson, 49, of New Llano, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, 2006, in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sandy Guynn officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Williamson died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles. He is survived by his wife, Lori Williamson of New Llano; three sons, Charles Williamson and Chris Williamson, both of Leesville, and Brandon Dominguez of New Llano; two daughters, Claudia Dominguez and Bianca Dominguez both of New Llano; his father, Joe Williamson of Heflin, Ala.; and his mother and stepfather, Mary and William VanCamp of Leesville. Betty Jo Stanford Funeral services for Betty Jo Stanford, 55, of Leesville, will be held at 3:30 p.m. today, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. John W. Lewing II officiating. Mrs. Stanford died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Survivors include one son, Clifton Stanford of Conroe, Texas; two daughters, Kim Campos of Leesville and Mary Cavasos of Rosenberg, Texas; one brother, Larry Vyscoky of Alvin, Texas; two sisters, Mary Newman of Leesville and Sandra Michalka of Alvin, Texas; and five grandchildren. February 3, 2006 Charlotte Winfree Bollinger Charlotte Winfree Bollinger, 79, of Jasper, Texas, passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, at her home and in the presence of family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clara and Sheldon Winfree, and her beloved grandson, Christopher Webb. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Joel “Jay” Bollinger of Jasper; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Willis Webb of Jasper; daughter, Becky Massey of San Antonio; grandson, Weston Webb of Lumberton, Texas; granddaughter, Claire Massey of San Antonio; brother, Hugh Winfree of Sulphur; sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Pat Mahoney of Ft. Collins, Col. Born in Mer Rouge Sept. 18, 1926 Wallace McFarland Services for Mr. Wallas McFarland, 87, of Leesville will be Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, at 11 a.m. at the Macedonia Methodist Church in Florien (Yellowpine Community). Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Thomas Mortuary of Many. Mr. McFarland died Jan. 26, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He is survived by his two sisters, Creola Richard of Leesville and Adline Grant. Karla Johnson Houston Funeral services for Karla Johnson Houston, 42, of Arlington, Texas, will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Durhl R. Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cravens under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Ms. Houston died Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, in Martindale, Texas. She is survived by her daughter, Kinessa Tay Besse of Anchorage, Alaska; father and step-mother, Johnny and Susan Johnson of Leesville; mother, Barbara Jean Johnson of Rochester, N.Y.; two sisters, Kim Renee Hetrick of Yucca Valley, Cal., and Kelly Eileen Nesler of Applegate, Cal.; brother, Kevin M. Johnson of Leesville; and her grandmother, Addie Marie Johnson of Splendora. February 5, 2006 Joske Coney September 10, 1962, Theddis (“T.R.”) and LaVerne Coney were blessed with their firstborn son, Joske Bernardo Coney in Leesville, Louisiana. Joske passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2006. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving mother, LaVerne; three brothers, Jamie, Justin, and Jamarcus; one sister, Julia; three sons, Joshua, Jarrett, and Julian; one daughter, Jennifer; a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Services were entrusted to Bill Clair Family Mortuary, 2603 Southmore, Houston, Texas 77004. Jessie Jerome Weeks Funeral services for Jessie Jerome Weeks, 22, of Rosepine were held Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carlos Hall officiating. Burial followed in the Rosepine Cemetery under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Weeks died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, in Leesville. He was born in DeRidder. He is survived by his father, Steve Weeks of Rosepine; mother, Jeannie Brown of Gardner; brother Alton Shane Brown of Rosepine; paternal grandparents, Louise and Luke Calhoun of Rosepine; maternal grandmother, Aline Cryer of Pickering; and his maternal great-grandmother, Edna Brown of Hornbeck. February 7, 2006 Gerald Edward ‘Buddy' McBride Gerald Edward “Buddy” McBride, 76, left his beloved earthly family and friends to claim God's promise of eternal life in glory. Buddy passed away Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, at his ranch in Evans with his family by his side. He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Lillian; six children, Eddy and Polly McBride of Gonzales, Cindy and Kevin Smith, Brent and Betty McBride, Geraldine and William Mitcham and Keith and Sabrina McBride, all of Evans, and Mike and Melissa McBride of Baytown, Texas; 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Pat Buell and her husband Buddy and Betty Holloway and her husband Homer; one uncle, D.H. McBride; one aunt, Lucy Emanuell, two sisters-in law, Claudia McBride and Rose McBride. Buddy was born October 26, 1929, in Goodrich, Texas, to J.B. and Maggie McBride. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Truman (Mac), John B. and Jerry McBride; and one sister, Mattie (Tootsie). Funeral services will be handled by Labby Memorial Funeral Home and will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday Feb. 9, 2006, in the Evans Congregational Methodist Church with the Rev. I.D. Noble, Rev. Melvin Smith, Rev. Walter Collins and Rev. Phillip Jarrell officiating. He will be laid to rest at the family cemetery (McBride Cemetery) on his ranch in Evans. Nilda Arzola A memorial service for Nilda Arzola, 36, of Leesville will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8 2006, at the Main Post Chapel in Fort Polk with Chaplin David L. Waters and Father Juan Razo officiating. Nilda passed away Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, at her residence in Leesville. She was born in Santiago, Chili. She is survived by her husband, Claudio Arzola of Leesville; daughter, Francesca Arzola of Leesville; mother, Dora Poblete' of Santiago, Chili; and grandmother, Luisa Paves of Santiago, Chili. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. February 9, 2006 Nathan John Kramer A memorial service for Nathan John Kramer, 26, of Gonzales will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m. at the Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales with Rev. Joel LaBauve officiating. Rosary will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, at Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales. Mr. Kramer passed away February 6, 2006, at his hunting camp in Evans. He is survived by his parents, John, Jr. and Patsy Kramer; three sisters, Kimberly Nelson, Deborah Valin and Amy Miller all of Gonzales; grandmother, Elma Simon of Sorrento. February 12, 2006 Georgette Mae Craft Funeral services for Georgette Mae Craft, infant daughter of James Craft, Jr. and Mary Brittain of Jasper, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, at the Spears Chapel Church with internment to follow at the Sycamore Cemetery in Burkeville, Texas, under the direction of Forest Oaks Funeral Home of Jasper, Texas. Georgette passed away Thursday, Feb. 9 at Jasper Memorial Hospital. She is surved by her parents; brother, Edward Dewayne Craft of Jasper; half brothers, William Joseph Craft and David Allen Craft both of Leesville; sister Iva Maria Craft of Jasper of Jasper and half sister Elizabeth Nicole Craft of Leesville. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Beulah Craft and James and Iva Brittain. February 14, 2006 Emery R. Lam Funeral services for Emery R. Lam, 41, of Hornbeck, were held Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Revs. Jerry Key, Buddy Airhart and Kenneth Baggs officiating. Burial followed at Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Lam passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, at the LSU Medical Center in Shreveport. He was born in Zwolle. He is survived by his parents, Edwin and LaVerne Lam of Hornbeck; seven brothers, Edwin “Eddie” G. Lam of Hornbeck, Roy L. Lam of DeRidder, William B. Lam of McGaheysville, Va., George W. Carter of Beaumont, Texas, Leonard B. Carter of Modesto, Cal., Micheal A. Carter of Virginia, and Aaron J. Turner of Sulfolk, Va.; two sisters, Anita Pigman of Leesville and Julia E. McDonald of Florien; and Patti Brown of Hornbeck. February 15, 2006 Betty J. Taylor Funeral services for Ms. Betty J Taylor, 66, of Hicks will be held at 2 p.m. Wedensday, Feb. 15, 2006, in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lorraine Smith, Shawn Waggoner and Huey Haymon officiating. Burial will follow in the Ebenezer Cemetery in Hicks under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Taylor died Monday, Feb. 12, 2006, at her residence in Hicks. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Hazel Barber and sisters, Billie Jean Mathis and Bennie June Benoit. She is survived by her husband, Freddie Taylor of Hicks; two sons, Donnie Mote of Sieper and Brian David Gilcrease of Toledo Bend; one sister, Bonnie Miller of Lake Charles; two grandchildren. Wanda A. Wyatt Wanda A. Wyatt, 68, a 28 year resident of the Leesville/Vernon Parish are passed away Monday, February 6,2006 in the Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, LA. Arrangements were conducted by the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. February 17, 2006 Abigail Grace Roshong Abigail Grace Roshong, age six days, of Clayton, Indiana, passed away Monday, Feb. 13, 006, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She is survived by her mother and father, Lisa and Terry Roshong; brother Zachary; and grandparents, David and Prenda Presley of Knigston, Tenn., and Loman and Carol Roshong of Leesville. Graveside services will be held, at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 17 at Roane Memorial Gardens in Kingston, Tenn., under the direction of Kyler Funeral Home of Kingston, Tenn. February 19, 2006 Melanie Ann Strope Melanie Ann Strope, beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister, peacefully left our world to join our Heavenly Farther, Saturday, Feb.11, 2006. Melanie is preceded in death by her father Malcolm F. Orme. Her memory will be forever cherished by her husband, Randy Strope; sons and daughters, James Branch, Heather Garza and husband Jose, Krystal Strope and Justin Strope; mother Marie Snell; brothers and sisters, Malcolm Orme, Jr. and wife Jeannie; Mark Orme and wife Kerry, Monty Orme and wife Pam, Dallas Snell and Ginger Snell. A Memorial Service celebrating Melanie's life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb.18, 2006 at Forest Park The Woodlands Chapel with Pastor Don Kidd officiating. Jesse James Cade Funeral services for Jesse James Cade, 79, of Anacoco were held Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Harrison Fields officiating. Burial followed at Scott's Cemetery in Newton County, Texas under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Cade passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006, at his residence in Anacoco. He was born in Vernon Parish. He is survived by nine sons, Doc Cade of Pitkin, Willie James Howard of Magnolia, Texas, Philip Howard of Anderson, Ala., Jesse Cade, Jr., of Shreveport, Frankie Cade of DeRidder, Jamie Williams of DeRidder, John Howard of Leesville, Bruce Howard of Leesville and Jerry Howard of Leesville; and three daughters, Gloria Jackson of Killeen, Texas, Wanie Cade of Ashville N.C., and Lahouma Williams of Killeen, Texas. February 21, 2006 Robert Jones Funeral services for Robert Jones, 42, of Simpson will be today at 3 p.m. at Simpson Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Watts officiating. Mr. Jones passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, 2006, at his residence in Simpson. He was born in Amarillo, Texas and was preceded in death by his father, Kenny Ray Jones and brother, Kevin Jones. He is survived by his wife, Ronda Jones of Simpson; four sons, Stephen Terrell, Cory Terrell, Jordan Terrell and Jacob Jones, all of Simpson; two daughters, Danielle Hoffpauir of DeRidder and Destiny Jones of Simpson; mother, Mamie Faye Jones of Leesville; two brothers, William “Bill” Jones of Simpson and Brian Jones of Leesville; and two sisters, Sandra Murray of Leesville and Belinda Camley of Dallas. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. February 22, 2006 CSM (Ret.) Dewey A. ‘D.A.' Creasey Funeral services for CSM (Ret.) Dewey A. “D.A.” Creasey will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006, in the Castor Baptist Church in Leesville with Rev. Morris Goins and Mike Heinz officiating. Burial with full military graveside honors will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Creasey, 75, of Leesville, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2006, in the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was a 20-plus-year veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, John R. and Hattie Straight Creasey and two sisters, Alta and Selma. He is survived by his wife, Nacy Creasey; four children, Renee Veillon, Greg Creasey, Kelly Silver and John Creasey; sisters, Lillian Ryan and Viva Whited; and his grandchildren, Whitney Davidson, Magen Creasey, Travis Davidson, Jordan Creasey and Matthew Creasey. February 23, 2006 John Harvey Funeral services for John Harvey, 76, of Leesville will take place Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Gardner with Revs. B. G. Dyess and Wilkie Richmond officiating. Burial will follow at the Calvary Baptist Cemetery under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Harvey passed away Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, at his residence in Leesville. He is survived by four daughters, Renee (Amanda) Jeane of Leesville, Cindy Fleming of Howe, Texas, Carol Ann Harris of Keithville, and Candice Loonsfoot of Anacoco; one sister, Hazel Pickering of Gardner; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. February 24, 2006 Curtis Davis Mr. Curtis Davis was born in Fullerton on June 15, 1924. He entered into glory on Feb. 22, 2006. Mr. Davis is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Nellie Sue Davis; one daughter, Deborah B. Perry and husband Randy of Rosepine; three grand daughters, Christie Kemp and husband Kevin, Sarah Perry and Lauren Perry all of Rosepine; three nieces, Kaye Calcote, Sharon McCullough and Bonnie Parham; and two nephews, Norman E. Davis and Raymond Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Elvin Davis and Annie Young Davis, brothers, Charlie and Johnny Davis, and sister, Myrtis Bowling. The funeral service for Mr. Davis will be held at First Baptist Church in Pitkin on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, at 10:30 under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. The Rev. Brian Thurman will officiate. The burial will be at Blue Branch Cemetery. Ima Legg Funeral services for Mrs. Ima Legg will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, in the Castor Baptist Church with Rev. Alton Byrd officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Legg, 76, of Frisco, Texas, passed away, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, in the Centennial Medical Center in Frisco, Texas. Mrs. Legg was preceded in death by her husband, Jiles H. “Buddy” Legg; parents, Frank and Mamie Crumper Jones; brothers, Frankie D. Jones, Clyde Jones and Lee Jones; and a sister, Leta Ford. She is survived by her daughter, Connie Jean Herron of Frisco, Texas, and sister, Loretta Legg of Port Arthur, Texas. Februry 26, 2006 Philip LaRue Gunn Funeral services for Philip LaRue Gunn, 73, of Leesville will be held at noon on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Leesville with Revs. Joseph Garner and Maurice Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at the Leesville Memorial Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Gunn was born in New Castle, Penn., and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Maxine Delores Gunn of Leesville, and grandson, Steven Anthony Gunn, II. Alice F. Coody Funeral services for Alice F. Coody, 68, of Merryville, will be held today at 2 p.m. at the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Revs. George Swain and Ray Hoosier officiating. Burial will follow at the Old Cypress Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Coody passed away Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006 in her home. Mrs. Coody was born in Rosepine. She is survived by her sons, Jimmy L. Coody of DeRidder and Richard J. Coody of Merryville; daughters, Thelma Clark of Merryville and Wilma Bogue of Cartersville, Ga.; brothers, Bryant Simpson and William Simpson, both of Merryville; sister, Glory L. Ward of Florida; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. February 28, 2006 Ida Mable Leach Cain Ida Mable Leach Cain, 90, of DeRidder, passed away on Feb. 25, 2006. She was born on March 12, 1915, in Leesville to Joseph D. Leach and Lillie Belle Cavanaugh Leach. Her parents both died in the flu epidemic of 1918 and she was raised by her grandmother, uncles and aunts. She was receded in death by her husband, Bill Fisher Cain,as well as her daughter, Marilyn Ann Cain. She is survived by her son, Dr. William Aaron Cain of Columbia, Md., four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. March 1, 2006 Hazel Smart Moore Funeral services for Hazel Smart Moore will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2006, in the Castor Baptist Church with Rev. Morris Goins officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Moore, 96, of Lake Charles died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, at her residence. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her parents, Mike Paul and Betty Gossett Smart, brothers and sisters, Edna Smart, Mike Smart, Albert Smart and Jesse Carlock, and grandson, Jimmy Richards. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Eloise and Jim Richards of Baton Rouge, Judy Ugland of Lake Charles, and Carol and Nathan Bray of Lake Charles; one son and daughter-in-law, Melvin and Neda Moore of Conroe, Texas; a special niece, Margaret Williams of Leesville; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. Robert Owen Foshee Funeral services for Robert Owen Foshee, 68, of Payson, Utah, formerly of Rosepine, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2006, at the Latter-day Saints Chapel in Rosepine. Burial will follow at the Rosepine Cemetery under the direction of the Chaddick Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Foshee passed away Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, in Provo, Utah. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Clark Foshee of Payson, Utah; son, Robert Foshee; daughter, Kiersten Beauchene; seven sisters, Fay Cockerill, Doris Hickman, Bennie Zimmerman, Jo Lynn Lucas and Helen Fontenot all of Rosepine, Winnie Evans of DeRidder and June Hill of Bedford, Texas; two brothers, Keith Foshee of Providence, R.I., and James Durwood Foshee of El Centro, Cal.; six grandchildren. March 2, 2006 Jay D. “Pops” Creswell Jay D. “Pops” Creswell passed away Feb. 20th, 2006. “Pops” was born Oct. 22, 1937, in San Antonio, Texas. Services will be held at 1p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2006, at Oak Forrest Cemetery. There will be fellowship and food following the graveside service at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Bennie F. Frazier Funeral services for Bennie F. Frazier, 77, of DeRidder will be held Friday, March 3, 2006, at 10 a.m. in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Dr. Mesonie T. Halley officiating. Burial will follow at the Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Frazier passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, at 8:21 p.m. at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Born in Vivian. He was the son of Benjamin Frank Frazier and Joy Christine Callens Frazier. He joined the Army on Dec. 17, 1947, in Fort Ord, Cal. Bennie and his wife, Marianna Mohrenwieser Frazier, were married on Feb. 2, 1950, and were married for 56 years. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Ramona A. Frazier, and siblings, Eula Ann Armeni, Bonnie R. Russell, Sonia A. McGenty and Shirley S. Graham. There will be a Masonic Rites Ceremony conducted at the gravesite. He is survived by his wife, Marianna Frazier of DeRidder; daughters, Merry Sue Wells of DeRidder, Priscilla Frazier of Ball and Marily Frazier of Biloxi, Miss.; granddaughter, Carol A. Watts of Baton Rouge; great-granddaughter, Magadalina Watts of Baton Rouge; brothers, Edwin M. Frazier, Sr., of DeRidder and Clifford D. Frazier of Spring, Texas; sisters, Juddie C. Duplechain of Ragley and Merry J. Watts of Chattanooga, Tenn. Finas Cooley Graveside services for Finas Cooley will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2006, in the Flatwoods Cemetery in Flatwoods with Revs. Lorraine Smith and Ted Cabra officiating. Services are under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Ms. Cooley died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, in the Micasata Care Center in Lubbock, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Annie Burns Cooley and her sisters, Jewel Wells and Miriam Kight. Ms. Cooley is survived by one brother, James Cooley of Orangeburg, N.C. March 5, 2006 Corbie Lynn Williams Corbie Lynn Williams, 58, of Evans, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2005, in Lake Charles. Funeral services were held on Sept. 29, 2005, with Rev. Melvin Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Williams Cemetery in Evans under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. He was born in Pineville. He is survived by his wife, Betty A. Williams of Needville, Texas; three sons, Mark T. Williams of Burr Ferry and Michael S. Williams and Corbie Lynn Williams, Jr., both of Needville, Texas; three daughters, Brigitte D. Calhoun, Charity L. Runyon and Ashlie D. Zwahr, all of Needville, Texas; one sister, Gloria Hunt of Arlington, Texas; four brothers, Lonnie Jacobs of Leesville, David O. Williams of Arlington, Texas, Donnell Williams of Jasper, Texas, and Bobby W. Williams of Anacoco. Robert Howell Stephens Funeral services for Robert Howell Stephens, 84, of Leesville, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Sunday, March 5, 2006, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. W.T. Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in Craft Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Stephens passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2006, at Cornerstone Hospital in Bossier City. Mr. Stephens is survived by one son, Clyde Stephens; one grandson, one granddaughter and four great-grandchildren. March 7, 2006 Fern Parker Funeral services for Fern Parker were held Wednesday March 1, 2006, in the Simpson Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Welcome Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Parker died Monday, Feb. 27, 2006, in the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Parker; two sons, Glen and Reginald Parker; her parents, James and Leona Brown Stanly; brother, Jimmy Stanly; and sister, Florida Lewis. Mrs. Parker is survived by six daughters and sons-in-law, Nelda Vallance of Sun Valley, Cal., Carnell and Gene Allen of Maybank, Texas, Norlene Stewart of Simpson, Janice and Roger Williams of Leesville, Shirley Parker of Simpson and Beckey Parker and Don Maloyed of Simpson; brother, Tommy “Roy T.” Stanly of Lake Charles; sisters, Johnnie Wilson of Knightdale, N.C., Willa “Bill” Bergos and Joy Portie , both of Lake Charles; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren. Marilyn West Coriell Funeral services for Marilyn West Coriell, 58, of Leesville will be held today at 11 a.m. at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. E.J. Bradshaw and Dr. Calvin Phelps officiating. Burial will follow at the Silver Creek Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Coriell passed away Saturday, March 4, 2006, at the Woodlands Health Care Center in Leesville. She is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Huff of Silsbee, Texas, and Angie McGee of Dayton, Ohio, and one sister, Carolyn Coriell of Leesville. James O. Mashburn Sr. Funeral services for James O. Mashburn Sr., 76, of Simpson, will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at the Simpson Baptist Church with Revs. Dale Moartenson and Paul Watts officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Simpson, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Mashburn died Monday, March 6, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was a retired Sergeant First Class in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garland and Gladys Mashburn; one brother, Jesse Mashburn and stepson, Johnnie Edward Lowrence. He is survived by his wife, Vonda Stiles Mashburn of Simpson; one son, James O. Mashburn, Jr., of Leesville; Linda Mashburn Cooley of Simpson; seven sisters, Zora Jane Tucker, Margaret Ann Miller and Gwen Mashburn, all of Dardanelle, Ark., Christine Snow of Arteshia, N.M., Molly Ruth Hauner of Sherdon, Ark., Linda Kinslow and Charlotte Price, both of Russelville, Ark.; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. March 8, 2006 Herbert Lee Evans A memorial service for Herbert Lee Evans, 74, of Anacoco will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2006, at the Beech Grove Methodist Church in Anacoco with Revs. Gervis Martin, James Kay and Ken Dickerson officiating. Burial will follow at the Beech Grove Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Evans passed away Sunday, Jan. 8. 2006,at his residence in Newago, Mich. Herbert served a total of 23 years in the U.S. Army. He is survived by two sisters, Jerri Martin of Anacoco and Patricia Bailey of Newago, Mich. March 9, 2006 Clyde Prater Funeral services for Clyde Prater, 78, of Leesville were held Saturday, March 4, 2006 at the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Leesville Cemetery, with Full Military Graveside Honors, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Prater died Wednesday, March 1, at his residence in Leesville. He was a retired Sgt. First Class in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Prater. He is survived by one son, Alan Prater of New Iberia; three daughters, Connie Deutsch and Sharon Cox, both of Leesville and Karin Smith of Hicks; five brothers, Harold Prater of Aurora, Ill., Robert Prater of Leesville and Larry, Oarie and David Prater, all of Garret, Ky.; two sisters, Bethel Allen of Chicago, Ill and Wanda Prater of Garrett; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. March 12, 2006 Myrtle Talbert McInnis Funeral services for Myrtle Talbert McInnis, 92, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2006 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. Mark Theriot officiating. Burial will follow in the McInnis Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mrs. McInnis passed away Friday, March 10, in Baton Rouge. She was born in Cole Central. She lived in Anacoco from 1965 until 1977 then moved to Sugartown after the death of her husband William Clyde McInnis, in 1977. She is survived by two daughters, Gaila Starns of Greenwell Springs and Carolyn Profitt of Liverpoole, Texas; one brother, James Talbert of New Orleans; three sisters, Lena Martin of Sugartown, Dessie Kimsey of DeRidder and Peggy Davis of Sulphur five grandchildren; Kevin Starns and wife Jennifer, Karin LeJeune and husband Richie, Brent Landacre and wife Kandi, Kent Landacre and wife Kimberly and Jeffrey Landacre and wife Sherri and 14 great-grandchildren. Margarett Faircloth Craft Funeral services for Margaret Faircloth Craft, 61, of Evans will be held today at 2 p.m. at the Galilee Baptist Church of Evans with Rev. Kenneth Lowery officiating. Burial will follow at the Evans Community Cemetery under the direction of the Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Craft passed away Friday, March 10, 2006, in Leesville. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, T.K. Craft, Jr., of Evans; five daughters, Lisa Kennedy of Evans, Sherrie Dougherty of Orange, Texas, and Tracey Matthews, Amanda Wittenhagen and Emily Craft, all of Evans; one son, Bradley Craft of Evans; one sister, Lorine “Cookie” Kelly of Anacoco; three brothers, Lewis Faircloth, George Faircloth and Malcolm Faircloth, all of Anancoco; and 11 grandchildren. March 15, 2006 Rev. Buford E. Cain Funeral services for Rev. Buford E. Cain, 82, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2006, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Revs. Terry Ward, Tom Brown, and Mike Drouilhet officiating. Burial will follow in the Self Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. He volunteered in 1944 for the U.S. Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Doris Evelyn Brown Cain of Leesville; one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Mike Drouilhet of Leesville; one son and daughter-in-law, Buford Earl and Lisa Cain of Jericho, Israel; grandchildren Stephanie Drouilhet, Wendy Drouilhet, Rachel Wells, Cameron Cain, Buford III, Jason Cain, and Doris E. Cain; and three great-grandchildren. March 16, 2006 Ruth D. Perkins Funeral services for Ruth D. Perkins will take place on Friday, March 17, 2006, at the First Baptist Church of Rosepine with Rev. Paul Massey and Rev. Guy T. Lewis officiating. Burial will follow at the Pine Island Cemetery under the direction of the Chaddick Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mrs. Perkins, 62, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 15, 2006, after a short, but very courageous battle with cancer. Surviving is her husband of 44 years, George Laverne Perkins; daughter and son-in-law, La Vena and Joseph Higginbotham of Rosepine; granddaughters, Destiney and husband Jessie Calhoun of Westlake and Cassidy McDade and Jessamy McDade, both of Rosepine; great-granddaughters, Avonlea and Lily; a beloved niece with which a special bond she shared, Patricia Montgomery of Grandy, Mon.; Step-granddaughter, Asha Kelley and her family of Grand Lake. She was preceded in death by her brother, Norman Denard, niece, Rebecca Denard, and nephew Carl Bo Perkins. Frankie Jean Boycher Funeral services for Mrs. Frankie Jean Boycher, 69, of Tioga will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2006, in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. M.C. Green officiating. Burial will follow at the Cooper Cemetery in Pickering under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Boycher passed away Monday, March 13, 2006, at the Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria. She is survived by two sons, Byron Guy Boycher of Georgia and Billy Ray Boycher of Baton Rouge; one brother, Buck Massey of Leesville; and two sisters, Joyce Johnston of Columbus, Ohio, and Anita Adams of Shreveport. Lisa Black Funeral services for Lisa Black, 53, of Leesville will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral home of Leesville. She passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2006, at her residence in Leesville. March 19, 2006 Donald Ratzlaff Funeral services for Donald Ratzlaff were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2006, at the First Church of the Nazarene in Leesville, with the Rev. Raymond Teston and Rev. Lowell Bell officiating. Burial followed in the Stephen's Cemetery in Leesville. First Sgt. Ret. Donald D. Ratzlaff, Sr. of New Llano went home to be with Jesus on March 15th, 2006. Donald was one of the 16 children born in Harper, Kansas, to Mary and Henry Ratzlaff on July 15, 1930. Donald proudly served his country, serving three years in the U.S. Air Force and 25 years in the U.S. Army. Donald is preceded in death by his parents & other siblings. Donald is survived by his wife of 49 years, Beverly Ratzlaff; son, Tech. Sgt. Ret. Donald D. Ratzlaff, Jr. and his wife Carol; daughters, Debra Ratzlaff and Melinda Faminoff and her husband Jason; sisters, Bertha Ratzlaff, Mart Lint and Evelyn Ray; brothers, Johnny, Harold and Everett Ratzlaff; grandchildren, Amanda Craft and her husband, Jason, Janet Ratzlaff, Jennifer Dobbins amd her husband, Peter, Justin Schultz and James Thomas, Jr.; and great-grandchildren, Jayce and Jaiden Craft and Jenna Dobbens. George Eugene Scott Sr. Funeral services for George Eugene Scott Sr., 74, of DeRidder, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at the Church of Lord Jesus Christ in DeRidder with Rev. Lloyd Jeane officiating. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery in Dry Creek under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Scott died Thursday, March 16, 2006, in DeRidder. He retired from the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy Elmer Scott and Alpha Lea Wilkes Scott; one brother and one sister. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Gracie Scott, of DeRidder; two sons, Gerald E. Scott Jr. and wife Brenda of DeRidder, and Wilson G. Scott and wife Cynthia of DeRidder; one daughter, Debra K. Maddox and husband Robert of DeRidder; four sisters, Delphia “ScottY Breckner of Enid, Okla., and Neomai Jones, Peggy Bennet and Donnis Felix, all of Oklahoma City, Okla.; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. March 21, 2006 Kreshuana Sharron Lewis Funeral Services for Kreshuana Lewis, 13, of Oklahoma City, Okla., will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. She passed away Saturday, March 18, 2006, in Leesville. March 22, 2006 Chrystal Hauser Funeral services for Chrystal S. Hauser, 85 will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 2006, in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. Mark Land officiating. Burial will follow in the Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Hauser passed away Tuesday, March 21, in the Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. Mrs. Hauser was born in Longville. She is survived by one son, Ray A. Hauser and wife JoAnna of DeRidder; two daughters, Maxie H. Sonnier and husband Kerney of DeRidder and Dana Hauser of Lake Charles; six grandchildren, Jason Dripps, Jennifer Stanford, Allan Hauser and Marcie Hauser and two great-grandchildren, Lane and McKenzie. Thomas Earl Mitcham Funeral services for Thomas Earl Mitcham, 76, of Burkeville, Texas will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2006 at the Methodist Church of Evans with Rev. Melvin Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Evans Cemetery in Evans, under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home Inc,. Mr. Mitcham passed away Monday, March 20, in Lake Charles. Mitcham was born and raised in Evans. He is survived by two sons, James Mitcham of Evans and Kevin Earl Mitcham of Vidor, Texas; one daughter Jennifer Andrews of Leesville; four brothers, Roland Mitcham of Evans, Garth Mitcham of Fanette, Texas, Jr. Mitcham of Evans and John Murrell Mitcham of Burr ferry; one sister, Nelly Rose King; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. March 24, 2006 Carolyn Sterling Brown Memorial services for Carolyn Sterling Brown, 63, of Silverdale, Wash. will take place at 3 p.m. on April 4, 2006, at the Central Kitsap Presbyterian Church in Silverdale, Wash., with Jim Davis officiating. Services are under the direction of the Lewis Funeral Home of Bremerton, Wash. Mrs. Brown passed away on March 21 at her home in Silverdale, Wash. after a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 30, 1942, in Leesville, and resided in Hornbeck until her marriage to Lt. Col. Robert D. Brown in 1962. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lum and Anni Mae Sterling and two brothers, Grentis and Gilbert Sterling. Mrs. Brown is survived by her husband, Col. (Ret.) Robert D. Brown of Silverdale, Wash., and two brothers, Willis L. Sterling of Florien and Kennith Sterling of Leesville. Olga Saunders Jones Graveside services for Olga Saunders Jones were held on Thursday, March 23, 2006, in the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco with Rev. D.R. Davis officiating. Mrs. Davis, 89, of Alexandria died Monday, March 20, 2006, in the Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria. Services were under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. March 26, 2006 Charles E. McClintock Sr. Funeral services for Charles E. McClintock Sr., 81, of Anacoco, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2006, in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Leesville Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. McClintock died Thursday, March 23, 2006, in the Lexington House Care Center in Alexandria. He was a retired CWOs with 26 years of service in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marcha, and his parents, Grover and Estella Metzger McClintock. He is survived by two sons, Charles E. McClintock Jr. of Leesville and Daniel McClintock of Anacoco; one daughter, Norma Jean Baka of Baltimore, Md.; two sisters, Stella Mae Ryan and Dorothy Lapier, both of Kankakee, Ill.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mitchell Wayne Oakes Graveside services for Mitchell Wayne Oakes, 74, of Leesville, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2006, in the Pine Island Cemetery in Pickering under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Oakes died Thursday, March 23, 2006, at his residence in Leesville. Mr. Oakes was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ona Moss Oakes and his brother, Raymond Neal Oakes. He is survived by two sons, Edward Oakes of Sachse, Texas and Mitchell “Jay” Oakes of Lafayette; one brother, Gene Oakes, of Weatherford, Texas; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. March 29, 2006 Irene Virginia Bunn Funeral services for Irene Virginia Bunn, 63, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2006, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. George Lee Glass, Rev. James Glass and rev. E.J. Dantin officiating. Burial will follow at the Leesville Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Bunn passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at her residence in Leesville. She was born in Warsaw. She was preceded in death by her mother, Grace Virginia Kline. She is survived by her husband, James H. Bunn of Leesville; one step-son, Harold Eugene Bunn of Birmingham, Ala.; two step-daughters, Elaine Grounds of Robertsdale, Ala., and Carolyn Whittington of Troy, Ala.; three brothers, Les. R. Kline of Orlando, Fla., Michael L. Kline of Marietta, Ga., and Roger D. Kline of St. Augustine, Fla.; one sister, Kathleen L. Grubb of Greensboro, N.C.; her father and stepmother, Ormel L. Kline and wife, Alice Kline of St. Augustine, Fla.; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Herman B. Hays Funeral services for Herman B. Hays, 85, of Leesville, will be announced by the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Hays passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2006, in the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. March 30, 2006 Willard Lynn Kay Funeral services for Willard Lynn Kay, 74, of Leesville, will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 31, 2006, at the Canaan Baptist Church in Leesville with Rev. Ernest Jarrell, Rev. Jeff James and Rev. Sherman Busby officiating. Burial will follow at the the church cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Kay passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Vonnie Fox Kay of Leesville; two sons, Alan G. Kay of Alexandria and William L. Kay of Leesville; one brother, A.B. Kay of Leesville; one sister, Joy Haymon of Youngsville; and two grandchildren, Melanie and Joshua Kay. Henry C. Kemp Funeral services for Henry C. Kemp, 77, of DeRidder will be held today at 10 a.m. in the Pentecostal Gospel Lighthouse in DeRidder with Rev. Ed Tilley and Rev. J.R. Dowden officiating. Burial will follow at the Black Jack Cemetery in Elizabeth under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Kemp passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at his daughter's home in Mittie. He was born in Pitkin. He is survived by his wife, Willie Mae Carroll Kemp of DeRidder; one son, Clarence Kemp of DeRidder; two daughters, Carla Baker of DeRidder and Evelyn Dowden of Mittie; 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Patricia Henderson Funeral services for Patricia Henderson, 55, of Leesville will be announced by the Thomas Mortuary of Many. Mrs. Henderson passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital. April 2, 2006 James Lee Cooper Funeral services for James Lee Cooper, 79, of Rosepine were held on Saturday, April 1, 2006, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. Wayne Kite officiating. Burial followed at the Rosepine Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Cooper passed away Friday, March 30, 2006, at his residence in Rosepine. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Cooper. He is survived by his sons, Paul Cooper and Tim Cooper, both of Rosepine, daughter, Patricia Shirley of DeRidder, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. April 4, 2006 Ruth O'Quinn Deggs Ruth O'Quinn Deggs, known to her family and many as “Maw-Maw,” was a longtime resident of Rosepine. She was born on July 15, 1925, to Erastus and Mary O'Quinn of Lake Charles. Maw-Maw married Paw-Paw, Walter Lee Deggs, on Aug.1, 1942. She was preceded in death by Paw-Paw and her daughter, Kathy Deggs Castleberry, formerly of Warren, Ark. Maw-Maw is survived by her children, Larry Walter Deggs of Mongomery, Texas, Peggy Deggs Churchman and Dale Lee Deggs of Rosepine, Terry Lynn Deggs of Waco, Texas, Ricky Dean Deggs and Johnny Ross Deggs of Rosepine and Billy Ras Deggs of DeRidder. During retirement, Maw-Maw spent countless hours with her 21 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Maw-Maw joined her Heavenly family on the morning of Sunday, April 2, 2006. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2006, in Wesley United Methodist Church in DeRidder with Rev. Steve Bush, Rev. Joseph Aymond, III., and the Rev. Richmond Thweat officiating. Burial will follow in the Rosepine Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. April 5, 2006 Shirley Harris Trovinger Young Graveside services for Shirley Harris Trovinger Young, 60, of Anacoco will be held today at noon in the Pine Crest Cemetery in Mobile, Ala., under the direction of the Pine Crest Funeral Home and Cemeterics of Mobile, Ala. Ms. Young passed away on April 2, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alan Ray Trovinger, her son, Arthur Trovinger, her brother, Glen Luther Harris, Jr., and her father, Glenn Luther Harris, Sr. She is survived by two sons, Alfred L. Trovinger and Charles Trovinger, both of Mobile; her mother, Rachel Murray Harris, and her brother, Ray Vincent Harris, both of Leesville; six grandchildren. Arpil 6, 2006 Billy Floyd Funeral services for Billy Floyd, 76, of DeRidder will take place at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2006, at the Myers Colonial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Bro. George Glass, Jr., and Bro. George Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the Lewis Cemetery in Sugartown under the direction of the Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Floyd passed away on April 5, 2006, in Jackson. He is survived by his mother, Jewel Bishop of Warner, Okla.; two daughters, Kimberly Floyd and Sheryl Yates, both of DeRidder; two brothers, Buck Buchanon and DeWayne Blackmon, both of DeRidder; two sisters, Penny Downs of Muskogee, Okla., and Nita Buchanon of DeRidder; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. April 7, 2006 James Wisby Funeral services for James M. Wisby, 77, of Clute, Texas will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, april 8, 2006 in the Walnut Hill Pentecostal Church with Revs. David Hale and Danny Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery, under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Wisby died Monday, April 3, at his residence in Clute. He was preceded in death by his parents, William David and Ida Johnson Wisby; brother, Hubert Wisby, who was killed in action during World War II and his sister, Faye Aline Wisby. He is survived by two sons, Jeff Duhon of Lake Jackson, Texas and Joel Duhon of Austin, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Pauline Stone of Walnut Hill; Mrs. Modena Nolde of Leesville and Mrs. Helen Stone of Beaumont, Texas and three grandchildren. Mary Louisa Quinones Funeral services for Mary Louisa Quinones, 85, of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 7, 2006, in the St. Michael's Catholic Center in Leesville with Father Kenneth Michiels officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Cemetery, under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Quinones died Monday, April 3, 2006, in the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 40-plus years, Pablo Quinones. She is survived by two sons, John Paul Quinones of Arlington, Texas, and Robert Anthony Quinones of Leesville; one daughter, Margaret Quinones Andruchow of West Warwick, R.I.; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. April 9, 2006 Dierdra Marcia Clark Funeral services for Dierdra Marcia Clark, 22, of Rosepine, were held Saturday, April 8, at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, with Pastor Maurice Bynum of Walnut Grove Baptist Church officiating. Burial followed in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home. She died Sunday, April 2, 2006. Survivors include her parents, Eric and Pamela Swain of DeRidder; her mother, Dierdra Clark of Gastonia, N.C.; her son, Joshua Amear McClintock of Leesville; three brothers, Devon M. Clark of Gastonia, N.C., Eric T. Clark of DeRidder and Anthony Swain of DeRidder; and two sisters, Tonysia Swain of DeRidder and Shatasha Swain of DeRidder. Dwight E. Brumfield Funeral services for Dwight E. Brumfield will be held today at 2 p.m. in the First United Pentecostal Church of Leesville with Rev. M.C. Green and John Burns officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Grove Cemetery in Slagle under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Brumfield, 57, of Leesville, died Thursday, April 6, 2006, at his residence in Leesville. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Pam Brumfield of Leesville; one son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Vicky Brumfield of Leesville; daughter, Stephanie Brumfield Martin of Huntsville, Texas; parents, Earl Brumfield and Mildred Baker; four sisters, two grandchildren and two step- grandchildren. Janice Deason Graveside services for Janice Deason, 76, of Leesville, will be held at noon on Monday, April 10, 2006, at the Wales-Union Grove Cemetery in Slagle with Rev. Terry Ward officiating, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Deason died Thursday, April 6, 2006, at her residence in Leesville. She is preceded in death by her husband, Hubert, daughter Sharon, and brothers Robert, Claude, Alvin, Rubert and Herbert Gordy. Survivors include one son, Gary M. “Skipper” Deason of Slagle; one daughter, Kathy A. Deason Streiff of Slagle; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Richard S. Allen Funeral services for Richard S. Allen, 63, of Anacoco will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Allen passed away on Friday, April 7, 2006 at his residence. April 16, 2006 James Rayford ‘Jim' Calhoun Sr. Funeral services for James Rayford “Jim” Calhoun Sr., will be held at 3 p.m. today, April 16, 2006 at the First United Pentecostal Church of DeRidder. Burial will follow in the Sugartown Cemetery under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home, Inc., of DeRidder. Calhoun passed away Thursday, April 13, in DeRidder. Jim served his country during World War II. He is survived by his wife Pegge Holaway Calhoun of DeRidder; daughter, Teresa Calhoun Norwood of Frisco, Texas; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. April 18, 2006 H.P. Wallet H.P. Wallet, 65 and a native of Leesville, died Friday, April 14, 2006,in Shreveport surrounded by his loving daughters. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Eunice, as well as brothers, Huey and Eddie. He is survived by his daughters, Vicki Wallet Cockerham of Prairieville, Tammy Wallet Tellez of El Paso, Texas, and RoDonya Wallet of Shreveport; brother, Eldon “Sonny” Wallet; sister, Elvie Brady; three grandchildren, Christopher Beletti, Ashley Wallet and Cody Cockerham. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, in the Labby Chapel and interment will be at the Comrade Cemetery in Temple. Russel Rowzee Funeral services for Russel Rowzee, 87, of Leesville will be held today at 2 p.m. at East Leesville baptist Church with Rev. Gil Arthur officiating. Burial will follow at the Castro Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Rowzee passed away Thursday, April 13, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Rowzee and grandson, Mark Hawkins. He is survived by his son, Gene Rowzee of Suison, Cal.; daughter, Sue Goff of Leesville; three grandsons, Paul Rowzee of San Diego, Cal.; Russell Hawkins of Anacoco and Patrick Rowzee of Fairfield, Cal.; one granddaughter, Lynn Rowzee of Pollock; and two brothers, Dempsey Rowzee of Nederland, Texas, and Shawn Hawkins of Memphis. Louise Spurgeon Haymon Funeral services for Louise Spurgeon Haymon, 85, of Slagle, will take place at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville with Rev. Richard Partridge and Rev. Morris Goins officiating. Burial will follow at the Flactor Cemetery in Hicks under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel of Leesville. Mrs. Haymon passed away Sunday, April 16, 2006, at the Woodlands Health Care center in Leesville. She is survived by her son, Michael and his wife Kathy Haymon of Leesville; three daughters, Patsy and her husband Cleveland Allement of Bueche, Linda Nickerson of Anacoco and Debra and her husband John Everette of Paamul, Mexico; one sister, Elaine Cox of Hicks; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Jeanne E. Hughes Funeral services for Jeanne E. Hughes, 57, of LaCamp, will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2006, in the St. Peter Catholic Church in Elmer with a Life Celebration service at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the Mount Moriah Baptist Church in LaCamp. Burial will follow in the Mount Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Hughes died Saturday, April 15, 2006, in the Huey P. Long Hospital in Pineville. She was preceded in death by her father, John J. Daugherty; son, Tommy Hughes and two infant sons. She is survived by her husband, Robert E. “Fuzzy” Hughes of LaCamp; daughter, Sharon Kay Ladner of Snowflake, Az.; sons, Robert J. Hughes and Timothy Hughes, both of LaCamp; three brothers, Tim Dougherty of Carlyss and John E. and Brian Dougherty, both of Maplewood; three sisters, Theresa Mallet and Trudy Durkes, both of Carlyss, and Mary Vincent of Hackberry; and nine grandchildren. Wayne Dae “Buster” Cryer, II Funeral services for Wayne Dae “Buster” Cryer, II, 33, of Otis will be held today at 4 p.m. at the Hineston Tabernacle with Rev. Sonny Murphy officiating. Burial will follow at the Camp Eight Cemetery in Otis under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Cryer passed away Saturday, April 15, 2006, at the St. Luke Hospital in Houston. He was born Feb. 7, 1973, in Alexandria and was a lifelong resident of Otis. He was a carpenter. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Dae Cryer, Sr.; one sister, Brandi Stokes of Otis; grandmother, Mickie Perkins of Leesville; and great- grandmothers, Edna Willis of Rosepine and Rubie Cryer of Alexandria. Fay Alene Johnson Flurry Funeral services for Fay Alene Johnson Flurry, 74, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at Marlow Baptist Church in Marlow with Rev. Hardy Estes officiating. Burial will follow at Drakes Forks in the Marlow Community under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Flurry passed away Saturday, April 15, 2006, at her home in Johnsonville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Silas “Bud” and Eula Johnson, and two brothers, Hollis Alvie Johnson and Almon “Pooky” Johnson. She is survived by her husband, Sam Flurry of Johnsonville; three daughters, Betty Moore of DeQuincy, Nona Johnson of Vidor, Texas, and Jan Clifton of Hineston; brother, Malcom Johnson of Johnsonville; sister, Vera Huggins of Rosepine; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Clayton E. Williams Funeral services for Clayton E. Williams, 50, of LaCamp, will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2006, in the Laurel Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Buddy Airhart officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Williams died Sunday, April 16, 2006, in the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Newton and Beatrie Norwood Williams, and three brothers, Alford, Curtis and Carl Williams. He is survived by his two daughters, Shelly Wanjura of Leesville and Jessi “Nikki” Williams of Leesville; brother, Billy Williams of Anacoco; and one grandchild. April 19, 2006 Jeanne E. Hughes Funeral services for Jeanne E. Hughes, 57, of LaCamp, will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2006, in the St. Peter Catholic Church in Elmer with a Life Celebration service at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the Mount Moriah Baptist Church in LaCamp. Burial will follow in the Mount Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Hughes died Saturday, April 15, 2006, in the Huey P. Long Hospital in Pineville. She was preceded in death by her father, John J. Daugherty; son, Tommy Hughes and two infant sons. She is survived by her husband, Robert E. “Fuzzy” Hughes of LaCamp; daughter, Sharon Kay Ladner of Snowflake, Ariz.; sons, Robert J. Hughes and Timothy Hughes, both of LaCamp; her mother, Mrs. Gertrude Dougherty O'Quinn of Sulphur; three brothers, Tim Dougherty of Carlyss and John E. and Brian Dougherty, both of Maplewood; three sisters, Theresa Mallet and Trudy Durkes, both of Carlyss, and Mary Vincent of Hackberry; and nine grandchildren. April 20, 2006 Nicholas Damarus Mendoza Funeral services for Nicholas Mendoza, 15, of Leesville, will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. He passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2006, in Vernon Parish. Carolyn Sterling Brown A memorial service for Carolyn Sterling Brown will be conducted at the First Baptist Church of Hornbeck on Saturday, April 22, 2006, at 2 p.m. Mrs. Brwon, 63, passed away on March 21, 2006, at her home in Silverdale, Wash. She is survived by her husband, Col. (Ret.) Robert Duncan Brown, III. April 21, 2006 Billye Dove Clinton Funeral services for Mrs. Billye Dove Clinton, 74, of Flatwoods, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Friday, April 21, 2006, in Pine Coupee Pentecostal Church with Revs. Wayne Setliff, Roland George and Dexter Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in Smith-Brewer Cemetery in Simpson, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Clinton died Tuesday, April 18, 2006 in Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Warren and Laura Smith of Slagle, and Wayne and Carrie Smith of Carlsbad, N.M.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Joan and Wayne Setliff Sr. of Flatwoods, Alice Smith of Flatwoods, and Delores and Benny Martin of Kingwood, Texas; two brothers, Joe Brewer of Dry Creek and Johnny Brewer of Slagle; two sisters, Madge Brewer of Waynesboro, Tenn., and Betty Kyne of Everett, Wash.; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Nicholas Damarus Mendoza Funeral services for Nicholas Damarus Mendoza, 15, of Leesville, will be held at noon on Saturday, April 22, 2006, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Leesville with Revs. Joseph Garner and Ronald Hamm officiating. Burial will follow in New Leesville Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Mendoza died Tuesday, April 18, 2006, in Vernon Parish. He was born in San Antonio, Texas. Survivors include his parents, Charlotte Davis of Leesville and James Kohliem of St. Louis, Mo.; one brother, James Kohliem of Leesville; two sisters, Lashae Kohliem and Courtesi Mendoza of Leesville; and his grandparents, Mary Mendoza and Alfred Flowers, both of San Antonio. Willie Mae Doyle Funeral services for Willie Mae Doyle, 80, of Leesville, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006, in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Darrell Willis officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Doyle died Wednesday, April 19, 2006, in Health South Riverside Hospital in Alexandria. Mrs. Doyle was preceded in death by a son, Johnny Harold and a daughter, Judy Maurice. Survivors include her husband, Edgar Doyle of Leesville; two daughters, Dorothy Willis of Hornbeck and Donne Abernathy of Leesville; one sister, Dovie Nolen of Leesville; three grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. April 23, 2006 Larry Dean Cooley Sr. Funeral services for Larry Dean Cooley Sr., 47, of Leesville, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 23, 2006, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Revs. Dale Mortensen and Edwin McCullough officiating. Mr. Cooley died Thursday, April 20, 2006, at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport. Survivors include his wife, Linda Cooley of Simpson; one son, Larry “Scooter” Cooley Jr. of Leesville; one daughter, Tandi and husband Ben Pollock of Slagle; two brothers, Douglas Cooley of Washington and Charles David Cooley of Pitkin; two sisters, Carrie Cooley of Slagle and Betty Miller of Texas; and one grandson, Zackary Laron Pollock. Elsie Carlock Helms Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie Carlock Helms, 84, of Leesville will be held today at 2 p.m. in the Castor Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Hein and Morris Goins officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Helms passed away Friday, April 21, 2006, in the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Helms; infant son, Marvin William Helms; parents, Y.C. and Sarah Smith Carlock; brother, Ernest Carlock; and sisters, Essie Carlock and Elaine Newton. She is survived by two sons, Gerald B. Helms of Colorado and J. Roland Helms of Hammond, five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. April 26, 2006 Lacy Nicole Johnson Funeral services for Lacy Nicole Johnson were held on Tuesday, April 25, 2006, in the First Baptist Church in Pitkin with Revs. Steve Laughlin and Brian Thurman officiating. Committal services followed in the Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin under the direction of the White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Lacy, 23, of Kinder, entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 22, 2006, in Oakdale. She was born on Nov. 23, 1982, to the union of Rocky Boyd Johnson and Marilyn McDonald Johnson Clark in Sulphur. Those left behind to cherish her loving memories are her father, Rocky Boyd Johnson of Pitkin; mother, Marilyn McDonald Clark of Reeves; sister, Selena Harper of Kinder; half-brother, Carson Monroe Capaldo of Tallahassee, Fla.; two half-sisters; Tonya Graves of Port Neches, Texas, and Tina Knippers of Carlyss; maternal grandfather, Russell McDonald of Oakdale; paternal grandmother and grandmother, Opal and Ronald Hines of Pitkin; paternal grandfather, paternal grandfather, Wilmer Johnson of Pitkin and her fiance', Justin Ross of Pine Prarie. William H. “Bobby” Phillips Funeral services of William H. “Billy” Philips will be held at 2 p.m. today in the Castor Baptist Church with Mike Hein and Gerald Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Phillips, 69, of Leesville, died Monday, April 24, 2006, in the Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He was a U.S. Army National Guard Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Essie Allbritton Phillips, and sisters, Denise “Boots” Vickers and Margie Lynn Phillips Morgan. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Donna Phillips of Leesville; two sons and their spouses, Raymond L. and Colleen Phillips of Lake Charles and Mark S. and Tammie Phillips of Anacoco; two daughters and their spouses, Dana M. and Bee Livings of Taos, N.M., and Tyra D. and Billy Prell of New Llano; two brothers, Virgil and Clarence Phillips, both of Leesville; two sisters, Sarah Cummings and Donna Austin, both of Leesville; and seven grandchildren. Marlis Mertens A memorial service for Marlis Mertens, 62, of Leesville, will be held at 1 p.m. today at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Mertens passed away Monday, April 24, 2006, at the Huey P. Long Hospital in Pineville. She was born in Minnesota. She is survived by her husband, Anhony Mertens of Backus, Min.; two sons, Larry Jackson of South Dakota and Scott Jackson of St. Paul, Min.; two daughters, Laurie Morrow of Leesville and Carrie Jo MacCallister of Backus, Min.; two brothers, Roger Langenbau of Peguest Lakes, Min., and August Langenbau of Stewart, Min.; and 11 grandchildren. Charles Jackson Charles Jackson, 56, of Leesville passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2006, at his residence. His remains have been cremated under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. He is survived by his two daughters, Shanice Jackson of Los Angeles and LaShay Jackson of Monroe; four brothers; Edward Jackson of Los Angeles, Calvin Jackson of Texas, Raymond Jackson of Monroe and James Jackson of Los Angeles; seven sisters, Juanita Jackson, Qunita Hunter, Diane Lee, Barbara Sanders, Martha Hunter, Jo Gail Nayber and Mary Lynn, all of Los Angeles; and two grandchildren. John “Pat” Fletcher A graveside service for John “Pat” Fletcher, 76, of DeRidder will be held today at 2 p.m. at the Lewis Cemetery in Sugartown with Bro. B.C. Ellis officiating. Mr. Fletcher passed away Monday, April 24, 2006, in Rosepine. He is survived by his son, Johnny Fletcher of Leesville; two daughters, Belinda Moses of DeRidder and Patsy Rose of Rosepine; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services are under the direction of the Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. April 27, 2006 Mildred Cooper Funeral services for Mildred Beatrice Cooper, 78, of Leesville were held yesterday in the East Leesville U.P.C. Church with Rev. T.A. Gibson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Cooper died Monday, April 24, 2006, at her daughter's home in Anacoco. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elliott; brother, Henry Wedgeworth; and sisters, Florence Jones and Katy Howard. She is survived by her daughter, Hilda Hunter of Leesville; two brothers, Drury Wedgeworth of Many and David Wedgeworth of Pelican; three sisters, Hazel Miller of Many, Ellis Francis of Sibley and Bertha Cooper of North Carolina; four grand children and two great- grandchildren. Zaul Antonio Raspaldo Funeral services for Zaul Antonio Raspaldo, infant, of New Llano will be announced by the Alltrue Funeral Home of Rocehster, N.Y. Zaul passed away at his residence on Sunday, April 23, 2006. April 28, 2006 William H. “Billy” Phillips Funeral services of William H. “Billy” Philips were held Wednesday in the Castor Baptist Church with Mike Hein and Gerald Smith officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Phillips, 69, of Leesville, died Monday, April 24, 2006, in the Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He was a U.S. Army National Guard Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Essie Allbritton Phillips, and sisters, Denise “Boots” Vickers and Margie Lynn Phillips Morgan. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Donna Phillips of Leesville; two sons and their spouses, Raymond L. and Colleen Phillips of Lake Charles and Mark S. and Tammie Phillips of Anacoco; two daughters and their spouses, Dana M. and Bee Livings of Taos, N.M., and Tyra D. and Billy Prell of New Llano; two brothers, Virgil and Clarence Phillips, both of Leesville; two sisters, Sarah Cummings and Donna Austin, both of Leesville; and seven grandchildren. Russel Rowzee Funeral services for Russel Rowzee, 87, of Leesville were held April 18 at East Leesville Baptist Church with Rev. Gil Arthur officiating. Burial followed at the Castor Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Rowzee passed away Thursday, April 13, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Rowzee and grandson, Mark Hawkins. He is survived by his son, Gene Rowzee of Suison, Cal.; daughter, Sue Goff of Leesville; three grandsons, Paul Rowzee of San Diego, Cal., Russell Hawkins of Anacoco and Patrick Rowzee of Fairfield, Cal.; one granddaughter, Shawn Hawkins of Memphis ; and two brothers, Dempsey Rowzee of Nederland, Texas, and Lynn Rowzee of Pollock. April 30 2006 Louise Dotson Funeral services for Louise Dotson, 81, of DeRidder will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2006, in the Norris Memorial Church of God in Christ with Rev. James Piper and Derrick Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Community Cemetery in DeRidder, under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Dotson died Thursday, April 27, 2006, in Leesville. She is survived by five sons, Roosevelt Dotson, Jerry L. Lewis and Edward L. Lewis, all of DeRidder, Allen J. Dotson of Mt. Vernon, N.Y. and Johnell Dotson of Leesville; one daughter Julia Greening of DeRidder; two brothers, Leroy Jackson and Jesse Jackson and one sister, Adloria Jackson, all of DeRidder; 27 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. Mildred Wise Funeral services for Mildred Louise Wise, 82, of Leesville will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2006 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Revs. Morris Dale Goins and Glenn Cooley officiating. Burial will be held at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Slagle under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Homes of Leesville. Mrs. Wise died Saturday, April 29, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She is survived by one son, Jim Wise of Leesville and one Daughter Linda Lamartiniere of Leesville. Anthony ‘Tony' McDaniel Funeral services for Anthony “Tony” Alan McDaniel 37, of Pitkin, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2006 at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Pitkin with Revs. Brad Perkins and Jeff James officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. McDaniel died Saturday, April 29, at his residence. He is survived by his parents, Clay and Marlene McDaniel of Pitkin; two brothers, Kenneth Moore and wife Debbie of Pitkin and Harvey McDaniel and wife Shannon of DeVille; one sister, Lynne Waite and husband T.Boy of Carlyss. Teri Bryant Funeral services for Teri Bryant, 44, of Leesville will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Bryant died Thursday, April 27, 2006 at her residence in Leesville. She is survived by her husband, Ricky Bryant of Leesville; son, Kyle Bryant of Lowell, Mass. and two daughters, Rosemarie Bryant of Lowell and Ashley Bryant of Leesville. May 2, 2006 Naomi Skinner Curtis Funeral services for Naomi Skinner Curtis, 78, of Florien will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 3, 2006, at Pisgah Baptist Church in the Toro Community near Florien with Revs. Donald Spears and Bobby Shirley officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Curtis passed away Saturday, April 29, 2006, at the Woodlands Care Center in Leesville. She is survived by her son, James Curtis of Ebarb; two daughters, Mary Curtis of Florien and Darlene Reeks of Hornbeck; two brothers, Glynn Skinner and Kenny Skinner, both of Shreveport; two sisters, Virginia Wilson of Shreveport and Bonnie Richard of Lumberton, Texas; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. May 3, 2006 Mary D. Self Hilton Funeral services for Mary D. Self Hilton, 69, of Leesville, will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2006, at the United Pentecostal Church in Anacoco with Revs. Durhl Davis and C.W. Dowden officiating. Burial will follow at the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Hilton passed away Sunday, April 30, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She is survived by her three daughters and sons-in law, Deanna and Victor Ellis of Anacoco, Debra and Perry Randolph of Moss Bluff and Sabrina and David Glaspie of Hornbeck; two sisters, Ella Farris and Aline Stogner, both of Anacoco; and five grandchildren. May 4, 2006 Ron Frye Funeral services for Ron Frye, 69, of Pickering, will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2006, in the Fort Hope Baptist Church in Pickering with Revs. Robert Jordan and E.J. Dantin officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Island Cemetery in Pickering under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Frye passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2006, at the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Mr. Frye was in the U.S. Navy for 18 years. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Frye, of Pickering; three sons, Richard Ronald Frye of Baytown, Texas, Robert Kevin Reese and his wife, Darlene, of Rhome, Texas, and Michael Warren Barker and his wife, Tammy, of Tomball, Texas; thee daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia Ann and Grayling Mouton of Orange, Texas, Kimberly Kaye and Alva Duncan, Jr., of Pickering and Stephanie Lynette and Thomas Hager of Sadler, Texas; one sister, Marlene Calloway of Lufkin, Texas; 13 grandchildren, one great grandchild, two brothers-in-law. Mary Ann Welch Funeral services for Mary Ann Welch, 92, of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 5, 2006, at the Toledo Bend Baptist Church in Anacoco. Burial will follow at the Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Welch passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2006, at the Woodlands Health Care Center in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Orin Welch. She is survived by her sister, Gladys Self of Leesville. Conner Lee Johnson Funeral services for Conner Lee Johnson, infant son of Shannon Lee Johnson and Antoinette Able, of Leesville, will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2006, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Basco officiating. Burial will follow at the Leesville Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Conner was born and passed away on Monday, May 1, 2006, at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. He is survived by his parents, Shannon Lee Johnson and Courtney Antoinette Able of Leesville; sister, Sara Marie Johnson of Hutton; grandparents Brenda and David Able of Leesville and Mary Johnson of Hutton; and great grandparents, Alfred and Ethel Guillory of Leesville, Florence Johnson of Hutton and Charles Able of Pennsylvania. May 5, 2006 Mary Eastman Funeral services for Mary Eastman, 79, of New Llano will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2006, at the Christian Living Fellowship Center in Leesville with Rev. Bobby Ganaway officiating. Burial will follow at the Pine Island Cemetery in Pickering under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Eastman passed away on Monday, May 1, 2006, in Jennings. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Melvin Eastman of New Llano; two sons, Ronald Eastman of Leesville and Dr. Thomas Eastman of Poway, Cal.; two daughters, Patricia Vetters of DeRidder and Michelle Garman of Leesville; four sisters, Pauline Bristol of Pittsburg, Cal., Helen Lawson of Antioch, Cal., Josephine Tolbert of Little Rock, Ark, and Jean Pinkston of Portia, Ark.; as well as nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. May 7, 2006 Myrtle Rae Thompson Funeral services for Myrtle Rae Thompson, 79, of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 7, 2006, in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Bro. Dub Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Island Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Ms. Thompson passed away Friday, May 5, 2006, in the Woodlands Health Care Center in Leesville. She was born in Rosepine. May 9. 2006 Maj. Edwin M. Frazier, Sr., (Ret.) U.S. Army Funeral services for Maj. Edwin M. Frazier, Sr., age 67 of DeRidder, will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday,May 10, 2006, in the chapel of the Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder with Maj. William Pianki (Ret.) and Bro. Guy T. Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in the Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder. There will be full military rites and Masonic rites conducted at the gravesite. Maj. Frazier passed away on Friday, May 5, 2006, at St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital in Houston. Edwin was born in Sarapta on Feb. 8, 1939. He was the son of Benjamin Frank Frazier and Joy Christine Collens Frazier. Maj. Frazier joined the Army on March 25, 1959, at Fort Benning, Ga. Maj. Frazier is survived by his wife, Gail Pierce Frazier of DeRidder; three daughters, Amy Smith of Crosby, Texas, Carla Hood of Westlake and Jenny Bult of DeRidder; three sons, Edwin M. Frazier, Jr., of DeRidder, Brian K. Frazier of Rosepine and Bruce C. Frazier of Atlanta; two sisters, Juddie C. Duplechain of Ragley and Merry J. Watts of Chatanooga, Ten.; one brother, Clifford D. Frazier of Spring, Texas; 15 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Eula Ann Armani, Bonnie R. Russell, Sonia A. McGinty, Shirley S. Graham and Bennie F. Frazier. May 11, 2006 Hamp J. Smith, Sr. A loving husband and father departed this life May 2, 2006. His services will be held on Friday, May 12, 2006 from 7-9 p.m. with visitation. Homegoing Service will be held Saturday, May 13, 2006 at noon. All services will be held at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Leesville. May 12, 2006 Robert B. “Bob” Thompson Funeral services for Robert B. “Bob” Thompson, 61, of Rosepine, will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2006 in the First Baptist Church of Rosepine with Revs. Guy T. Lewis and Ricky Kay officiating. Burial will follow in Rosepine, under the direction of Chaddick Funeral Home. Mr. Thompson passed away Thursday, May 11, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He is survived by his wife Linda Perry Thompson of Rosepine; son, Grover D. Gibbs of St. Louis Mo.; two grandchildren; three sisters, Ellen Mae Janney of Oxford, Pa., Emma Lee Thompson of Port Deposit, Md. and Selina Faye Reider of Darlington, Md; three brothers, Joseph Thompson of Elkton, Ms., Herbert Thompson of Chesapeake City, Md. and Jerry Thompson of Elkton, Md. Mellowese F. Sanders Funeral services for Mellowese Sanders, 68, of Leesville will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2006, at the Johnson Temple in Leesville with Elder Tom Weeks, Jr., officiating. Burial will follow at the Hawthorne Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Ms. Sanders passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2006, in Leesville. She is survived by her four sons, Alford Ford of Dallas, Horace Ford of Escondido, Cal., Calvin Sanders, Jr., of Hawthorne and Michael Sanders of Orange, Texas; four daughters, Betty Castille of New Llano, Kathleen Holley of Jacksonville, Fla., Jackie Taylor of West Monroe and Delores Baugh of Hephzibah, Ga.; five brothers, Nathaniel Ford of Hawthorne, Pastor Lawrence Ford of Hawthorne, Willie Ford of Houston, James Ford of Los Angeles and Manuel Ford of Hawthorne; sister, Dessie Davis of DeRidder; 17 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. May 18, 2006 Ednie McMullen Perkins Funeral services for Ednie McMullen Perkins, 82, of Minden will be held at 2 p.m. on May 20, 2006, at the Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder with Rev. T.J. Crosby and Dr. Glen Cooley officiating. Burial will follow at the Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cravens under the direction of the Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Perkins passed away on Monday, May 15, 2006, in Minden. She is survived by her husband, Willie Ray Perkins of Minden; two sons, Herbert Jack Perkins of Oklahoma and James Perkins of DeRidder; two daughters, Mary Oneta Brooks of Leesville and Peggy Lee Perkins of Minden; sister, Edna McMullen Willis Miller of Leesville; seven grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. May 19, 2006 John Elzie “Uncle L” Brown Funeral services for John Elzie “Uncle L” Brown, 95, of DeRidder, will be held on Friday, May 19, 2006, at 10 a.m. in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. George L. Glass, Jr., officiating. Burial will follow at Pruitt's Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Brown went home on May 17, 2006, at his residence in DeRidder. He was born in Hornbeck. Betty Rose Morlan Funeral services for Betty Rose Morlan, 69, of Anacoco will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2006, at the Oak Grove Bible Baptist Church in Hornbeck with Rev. Buddy Airhart officiating. Burial will follow at the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Ms. Morlan passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She is survived by her three sons, Lee Philips, Lloyd Philips and Jim Philips, all of Anacoco; three daughters, Barbara Raines of Remer, Mont., Deborah Perkins of Anacoco and Martha Knippers of Hornbeck; two brothers, Carl “Red” Robbins of Chisholm, Mont., and Roy Robbins of Twin City, Mont.; sister, Patricia Strickland of Remer, Mont., 21 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. May 21, 2006 Ray Richardson Raymond Shelton Richardson, 72, of Bismark, Mo., formerly of Bonne Terre, Mo., passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2006, at the Camelot Nursing Center. He was born on Aug. 14, 1933, in DeSoto, Mo., to the late Shelton and Dora Richardson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Richardson, and sister, Norma Lee Shoemake. He is survived by his children, Robert Huskey of Parsons, Tenn., Keith Huskey of Festus, Mo., Debra Richardson of Potosi, Mo., Ray “Rusty” Richardson of Bonne Terre, Mo., Suzanne Bible of St. Genevieve, Mo., and Kelly Richardson of Bismark, Mo.; one sister, Betty Ann Dobbs of Festus, Mo.; 11 grandchildren and several great grandchildren as well a nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. Services are under the direction of the Shearin Funeral Home of Bonne Terre, Mo. May 23, 2006 Montie Carlock Hillman A graveside service for Montie Carlock Hillman, 85, of Leesville, will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at the Antioch Cemetery in Slagle under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Bro. Joey Williams will officiate. Mrs. Hillman passed away Monday, May 22, 2006, at her residence in Leesville. She was born in Slagle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Hillman, and her son, Don Hillman. She is survived by her son, Dale Hillman of Leesville, and daughter, Carol Rabalais of Leesville. May 24, 2006 Earnie Speer Funeral services for Earnie Speer, 73, of Pitkin will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2006, in the Rush Chapel in Pitkin with Revs. Tim Lee and Brian Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in the Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin under the direction of the Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Speer entered eternal rest on Monday, May 22, 2006, in the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Alexandria. Earnie was a six-year veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis Speer. Survivors include his loving wife of 46 years, Elsie Speer of Pitkin; four daughters, Carol Cooper of Lubbock, Texas, Pam Boggs of Ooltewah, Ten., Sandra Tate of Pitkin and Deanna Goodwin of Pitkin; four sisters, 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and three step-great grandchildren. Michael Parker Funeral services for Michael Parker of DeRidder will be announced by the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Parker passed away Monday, May 22, 2006. Wendy Shaw Funeral services for Wendy Shaw, 49, of Leesville will be announced by the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Shaw passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2006, in Alexandria. May 26, 2006 Windy Shaw Funeral services for Windy Shaw, 49, of Leesville, will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 26, 2006, in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Ernest J. Arthur officiating. A second service will be held at noon on Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at the Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Prattville, Ala. Burial will follow in the Chapman Cemetery in Prattville. Mrs. Shaw passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at the Rapides Regional Hospital in Alexandria. She was born in Prattville, Ala. She was preceded in death by her father, Julius Robinson; mother, Blossom Robinson; brother, Julius Chester Robinson; and sister, Luneda Bryant. She is survived by her husband, Eddie Shaw of Leesville; sons, Raymond Robinson of Prattville, Ala., Rondi Shaw and Ricky Bryant and his wife, Tammy; daughter, Terri Lisa Robinson-Merrill of Leesville; step-son, Donny Shaw and his wife, Darlene, of Temple, Texas; step-daughter, Sheronda Powell and her husband, Larry, of Las Vegas; step mother, Beatrice Davis Robinson of Prattville, Ala.; grandmother, Hattie Robinson; brothers, Haywood P. Robinson of Prattville, Ala., Edward C. Robinson and his wife, Karen, of Baltimore, Md., and Kenny C. Robinson of Birmingham, Ala.; sisters, Normatine Averhart of Prattville, Ala., Exie Lee Robinson of San Antonio, Texas, Barbara Ann Howard of Autaugaville, Ala., and Tammie Green Brisker of Montgomery, Ala.; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. May 28, 2006 Yvonne Johnson Day Funeral services for Yvonne Johnson Day, 85, of Leesville were held on Saturday, May 27, 2006, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Gil Arthur officiating. Burial followed at the Welcome Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Ms. Day passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2006, at the Woodlands Health Care Center in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph Densel Johnson and Laurence Johnson, and sisters, Emie Johnson, Edwina Johnson and Christine Anders. She is survived by her sister, Glymouth Ruddock of Katy, Texas; two brothers, Horace Johnson of Baton Rouge and Royce Johnson of Simpson; eight grandchildren, 20 great grandchilren. May 30, 2006 Joseph Durwood Sanders Graveside services for Joseph Durwood Sanders will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2006, in the Pine Hill Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Sanders, 90, passed away on May 26, 2006, in Carriere, Miss. Mr. Sanders was preceded in death by his wife, Guynell Russell Sanders; sister, Genevive Palmore; brother, Russell Anthony Sanders; and daughter, Jean Sanders Abbott. He is survived by his two daughters, JoAnn Sanders of Denham Springs and Carolyn Carter of Suwanne, Ga.; sons, Joseph D. Sanders, Jr., and Stephen C. Sanders, both of Nashville, Tenn.; brother, Aubrey Sanders of Nashville, Tenn.; sister, Ruth Martin of Homewood, Fla.; 11 grandchldren and 12 great grandchildren. Janie M. Burlison Funeral services for Janie M. Burlison will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2006, in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sandy Gwynn and Rev. Tim Lee officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery in LaCamp under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Burlison, 60, of Leesville, died Thursday, may 25, 2006, in the Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria. She is survived by her husband, Harold Burlison, Jr., of Leesville, and sister, Shirley Aldy Afeman of Hineston. May 31, 2006 Roger Owen Midkiff Funeral services for Roger Owen Midkiff, 44, of DeRidder will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2006, in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. Byron Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the Lone Star Cemetery in the Lone Star Community under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Midkiff passed away Monday, May 29, 2006, in his residence. He is survived by his wife, Donna Sue Midkiff of DeRidder; son, Garret Levi Midkiff of DeRidder; parents, Kenneth and Mildred Midkiff of DeRidder; brother, Gary D. Midkiff of DeRidder; sister, Shonda Henderson of Rosepine; and one grandson. June 1, 2006 James M. “Jim” Green, Sr. Funeral services for James M. “Jim” Green, Sr., 72, of New Llano will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 2, 2006, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Burial will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Green passed away Monday, May 29, 2006, at the Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. He retired as a Master Sgt. E-7 in the Air Force after 20 years of service to his country. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert L. Green. He is survived by his wife, Maria Green of New Llano; sons, Robert Richard Green of New Llano, James Marshall Green, Jr., of New Llano, Thomas Green of San Angelo, Texas, and John Green of DeRidder; daughters, Mary Ann Green of Florence, Oregon, Diane Green of New Llano, Susie Green of Basil and Melinda Watson of McKenzie, Tenn.; brother, Gordan Green of Belmont; sisters, May Ellzee of Leesville and Ann Judah of Arkansas; aunt, Omer Wright of Many, 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Jason Robert Moody Funeral services for Jason Robert Moody, 17, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2006, at the Sandy Hill Baptist Church in Pickering with Rev. Amos Azell and Rev. Bart Murphy officiating. Burial will follow at the Pine Island Cemetery in Pickering under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Jason passed away Monday, May 29, 2006, at the LSU Medical Center in Shreveport. He is survived by his parents, Gary and Barbara Moody of Leesville; sister, Bonnie Jean Moody of Leesville; and grandmother Dorothy Rossignol of Leesville. Telmage “Pete” Williamson & Wesley Cole Byles Funeral services for Telmage “Pete” Williamson and his step-son, Wesley Cole Byles will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2006 in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ed Basco officiating. Burial will follow in the Comrade Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Williamson, 37, of Simpson died Saturday, May 27, 2006 in Eufaula, Okla. and Wesley, 3, died Sunday, May 28, 2006 in Tulsa, Okla. of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Williamson is survived by his wife Brenda C. Williamson of Simpson; children, Aaron Carter Williamson of Simpson and Cynthia and Lisa Welch, both of Hicks; parents, Gaynell and Tommy Ford of Simpson and Jerry and Patti Williamson of Beaumont, Texas; brothers and sisters, Shelly Ford Hickman of Simpson, Christy “Spanky” Ford of Leesville, Cody Ford of Negreet, Gregory Ford of Simpson, Kim Williamson of Vidor, Texas, Cathy Lowe of Vidor, Gail Parrott of Vidor, Jason Williamson of Fannette, Texas, Sharon Williamson of Vidor and Michael Williamson of Vidor and step-grandparent Wanda Thibodeaux of Beaumont. He is preceded in death by the late Sam and Elma Williamson, Jr., Mavis Wells and Herbert Thibodeaux. Wesley is survived by those of his stepfather, which also includes, his father, Wesley Scott Byles of Robeline; grandparents, Jimmy and Diane Byles of Robeline; James and Connie Hardy of Many and Everest and Regina Carter if Indiao, Calif; great-grandparents, Don and Mildred Stoker of Robeline. Wesley is preceded in death by those listed and to include his step-father, Telmage “Pete” Williamson. Cedria Carter Graveside services for Cedria D. Carter, infant, of Leesville will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2006, at the Leesville Memorial Cemetery with Dr. Ronald Hamm officiating. Cedria passed away May 24, 2006, at Bayne Jones Army Community Hospital in Fort Polk. She is survived by her parents, Loletha Carter of Leesville and Sedrick Tasco of Baton Rouge; brothers, Tyre and Kevin Carter of Leesville; sister, Anicia Carter of Leesville; and grandmother, Tammy Iddisah of Leesville. June 2, 2006 Sidney K. “Pat” Darden, Jr. Funeral services for Sidney K. “Pat” Darden, Jr., were held on Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at East Leesville Baptist Church in Leesville with Bro. Gil Arthur and Bro. Bill Russell officiating. Burial followed in the Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco. Sidney K. Darden of Leesville entered into eternal rest Sunday, May 28, 2006, at the St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Pat is survived by his wife, Johnnie Darden of Leesville; nieces - Pat Wallace and husband, Al, and Susan Cocke; nephews - Tommy Cocke and wife, Effie; Tony Soprano, Jr., and wife, DeeDe; Whitney Boudreaux, Jr., and wife, Carolyn; Michael Soprano and wife, Mamie; David Cocke and wife, Alice; Bobby Soprano and wife, Camellia; and Pat Darden and wife, Elizabeth, who all loved him very much. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney K. and Mae Drummond Darden; one brother, Roger Darden; and three sisters, Judy Soprano, Ruby Boudreaux and Lillie Cocke. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Ednie McMullen Perkins Funeral services for Ednie McMullen Perkins, 82, of Minden were held May 20, 2006, at the Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder with Rev. T.J. Crosby and Dr. Glen Cooley officiating. Burial followed at the Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cravens under the direction of the Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Perkins passed away on Monday, May 15, 2006, in Minden. She is survived by her husband, Willie Ray Perkins of Minden; two sons, Herbert Jack Perkins of Oklahoma and James Perkins of DeRidder; two daughters, Mary Oneta Brooks of Leesville and Peggy Lee Hines of Minden; sister, Edna McMullen Willis Miller of Leesville; seven grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Randy Charles Ross Graveside services for Randy Charles Ross, 51, of Anacoco will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2006, at the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco with Bro. James Ross officiating. Mr. Ross passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at his residence in Anacoco. He was preceded in death by his father, A.J. Ross. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Helen Ross and Joe Smith of Anacoco; daughter, Angela “Angie” Ross of Saginaw, Texas; brothers, Michael “Mike” Ross of Pensacola, Fla., Seven “Andy” Ross of Anacoco, John Ross of Anacoco and James Ross of Dallas; and sister, Susan Williams of Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Jewel White James Funeral services for Jewel White James, 86, of Rosepine will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2006, in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. Arlon Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Rosepine Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. James passed away Thursday, June 1, 2006, in the Rosepine Rehab and Retirement Center. She is survived by her sons, Bill James of Alexandria, Fred James of Rosepine, Wallace James of Rosepine, Sonny James of Moss Bluff, Gary James of Huntsville, Texas, and DeVaughn James of Rosepine; daughters, Frankie Nichols of Vinton, Charlotte Whiddon of DeRidder and Patricia Reynolds of Glendale, Ariz.; brother, Roemelzia White of Rosepine; sisters, Edna Moses and Ruth Deason, both of Rosepine, Winnie Thompson of Jackson, Miss., Bobbie Gibson of DeRidder and Annette Simmons of Bossier City; 28 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. June 4, 2006 Oscar Raymond Smith, Sr. Oscar Raymond Smith, Sr., cherished husband and beloved father, passed from this life into life eternal with his savior, Jesus Christ, Thursday, June 1, 2006, at his home in Plano, Texas, following a long battle with heart disease and renal failure. He was born Dec. 21, 1931, in Elizabeth. He served first in the United States Army and then the United States Air Force for more than 20 years, retiring in 1971 as a Master Sergeant. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents, James Horace and Susan Mary Smith. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lois Charlene Talbert Smith; three sons, Oscar R. (Butch) Smith, Jr., and wife Katherine of Plano, Texas, David Wayne Smith and wife Bobbie of Orange, Texas, and Steven Allen Smith and wife Melissa of Kansas City, Mo.; and his daughter, Suzanne Schatzle and husband Erich of Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. Smith was the proud grandfather of 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Joe James Smith of Goose Creek, S.C., and William Bertrand Smith of Hineston. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June, 4, 2006, at the Community Church in Orange, Texas. Burial, with full military honors, will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Margaret Marie Pastor Funeral services for Margaret Marie Pastor, 89, of Leesville were held on Saturday, June 3, 2006, at the Pine Hille Baptist Church in Leesville with Rev. Bill Blackmon officiating. Burial followed at the Pine Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Margaret passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at her residence in Leesville. She was preceded in death by Paul Pastor. She is survived by her brother, Fred Bicker of Plano, Texas; sister, Essie Barnes of Pollock; and nephew, Chris O'Banion of Leesville. Demond J. McNeely Funeral services for Demond J. McNeely were held on Saturday, June 3, 2006, at the Johnson Temple Church of God in Christ in Leesville. Burial followed in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery under the direction of the Winnfield Funeral Home of Natchitoches. He passed away on Friday, May 26, 2006. Sandy Dubois Funeral services for Sandy Dubois, 16, of Muscle Shoals, Ala., will be held at 1:15 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in DeRidder with Father Danny Torres officiating. Sandy passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2006, in Birmingham, Ala. She is survived by her mother, Faith Arnold Bryant of Houston; father, Michael Dubois of Rosepine; and brother, Kolby Bryant of Houston. Bobby Gene Mitchell Bobby Gene Mitchell, 75, of Harrison, Ark., died on Dec. 1, 2005, at his home. He was born Dec. 21, 1930, in Baxter Springs, Kansas., to Jim and Hester Cooper Mitchell. He was retired from the U.S. Army. He is survived by two sons, David Eugene Mitchell and James Matthew Mitchell, both of Leesville; three daughters, Diana Kay Kienle, Barbara Belknap and Deborah Weir; two brothers, John and Jack Mitchell; two sisters, Peggy Thorp and Polly Mitchell; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Cremation was conducted by the Holt Memorial Chapel in Harrison, Ark. June 6, 2006 William Jackson III Funeral services for William Robert Jackson, III., 53, of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 5, 2006, in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Paul Weeks officiating. Burial will follow at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. William died Thursday, June 1, 2006, in the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville after a lengthy illness. Born in Hawaii. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Robert “Bob” and Mary Odum Jackson, Jr. He is survived by his daughters, Ann Burns and Ashley Corley of Lafayette and Alison and Alyse Jackson of Provencal, and two granddaughters. June 7, 2006 Nina Jean Simmons Fodell Funeral services for Nina Jean Simmons Fodell, 63, of Houston will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2006, in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. Doyle Cooper officiating. A graveside service and burial will follow Friday, June 9, 2006, at 2 p.m. in Forest Park Westheimer in Houston. Mrs. Fodell passed away at 9:30 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2006, in Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. She is survived by her daughters, Michelle Fodell Speetzen of Spring, Texas, and Barbara Liddle of North Carolina; son, Greg Fodell of Houston; brother, George Simmons of Rosepine; sisters, Marie Hawkins of Port Arthur, Texas, Louise Johnston of Colmesneil, Texas, Maurine Moses of Groves, Texas, Glenda Hunt of Rosepine and Rita Viera of Montgomery, Texas; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Juanita and Elvin Simmons; husband, George Fodell; sister, Bernice Nolde; and brother, Don Simmons. June 8, 2006 Alyssa Marie Chevalier Funeral services for Alyssa Marie Chevalier, infant daughter of Gerald and Melissa Chevalier, will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 9, 2006, in the labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Revs. Gerald Smith and Paul Massey officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Alyssa passed away Saturday, June 4, 2006, at her residence in Leesville. She is survived by her parents, Gerald and Melissa Chevalier of Leesville; brother, Darryl Keith Crawford of Leesville; sister, Alexis Chyane Stracener of DeRidder; maternal grandparents, Fawn Crawford of Fort Smith, Ark., and Mike Crawford of DeRidder; and paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Sharon Chevalier of DeRidder. Diamond LaKesha Dearmon Funeral services for Diamond LaKesha Dearmon, 2, of Leesville will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2006, at the Johnson Temple Church of God In Christ with Rev. Cedric High officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Community Mortuary, Inc. Miss Dearmon passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2006, at the Southeast Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her parents, Michelle Jones of Leesville and Willie Dearmon of Newton, Texas; three brothers, Donald Glodd of Leesville, Dominique Dearmon of Leesville and ReShawn Dearmon of Colorado Springs; one sister, Damesha Glodd of Leesville, maternal grandparents, Willie Ford, Jr., and Barbara Long; and paternal grandparents, Willie Dearmon, Sr., and Diane Genry. June 9, 2006 Andrew Savell Funeral services for Andrew J. Savell, 89, of Hornbeck will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 9, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Hornbeck with Rev. Morris Goins officiating. Burial will follow in the Beckham Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Homes. Mr. Savell passed away Tuesday, June 8, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home in Bossier City. He was a veteran of World War II, Pacific Theater in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his children Quinda Rentz of Anacoco, Frances Anselmo of Haughton, Velda A. Presdridge of Walker and Carl E. “Coonie” Savell of Anacoco; two brothers, Paul J. Savell of Evans and Thomas M. Savell of Lone Oak, Texas; two sisters, Rose Markham of Hosston and Mary Penrod of Quinlin, Texas; 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Rollie B. Stephens Jr. Funeral services for Rollie B. Stephens Jr., 72, of Leesville, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2006, at Grace Baptist Church in Evans with Rev. David Richmond officiating. Burial will follow at Stephens Cemetery on Hwy. 8 in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Homes of Leesville. Mr. Stephens died Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at The Woodlands Health Care Center in Leesville. Survivors include three sons, Rollie L. Stephens and Lesley A. Stephens, both of Evans, and Javan M. Stephens of Leesville; one daughter, Shiela L. Cochran of Anacoco; two brothers, Dan J. Stephens and Rex T. Stephens, both of Leesville; one sister, Glenda K. McNeal of Effie; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Marie A. Fisher Funeral services for Marie A. Fisher, 82, former resident of Leesville, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June, 12, 2006, in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Washington, La. with Mons. Louis Melancon officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington under the direction of Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas. Mrs. Fisher died Wednesday, June 7, 2006, in Oviedo, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Paul FIsher, and was a member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Oviedo. Survivors include sisters, Olga Lemmon of Wooster, Ohio, and Sieglinde Wagner of Scharding, Austria; one daughter, Marie Milia and husband Mark of Oviedo, Fla.; grandchildren, Sebastian, Nadia and Jessica, all of Oviedo. June 11, 2006 Maj. (Ret.) Thomas P. Wann, Jr. Funeral services for Thomas P. Wann Jr., 56, of Leesville, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at the First United Methodist Church in Leesville with Rev. Ken Graham officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Homes of Leesville. Tom Wann was born April 20, 1950 in Minnesota. He enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 19 during the Vietnam War. He passed away while on location in Hinesville, Ga. on Thursday, June 8, 2006. Major Wann was preceded in death by his father, Thomas P. Wann, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Peggy Wann of Colorado; his wife, Cynthia Goins Wann; his children, Patrick, Courtney, Sarah, Tucker and Noah. He is also survived by three brothers, John, Peter and Andy and their Families. Additionally, he leaves his faithful companion, Oscar The Wonder Dog. Margie Lee Rowzee Funeral services for Margie Lee Rowzee will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 12, 2006, in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Wallace Palmer and Buddy Puryear officiating. Burial will follow in the Castor Cemetery under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Rowzee died on June 5, 2006, in Lawton, Okla. She was born on Dec. 29, 1918, in Leesville to Chestley Marion and Margaret Hughes Hemperley. She married Fred R. Rowzee on Nov. 2, 1936, in Leesville. He died July 7, 1989. Her survivors include her son, Fred R. Rowzee, Jr.; sister, Lola Loree Charlaire; granddaughter, Elisabeth Rowzee; grandson, Andreas Rowzee; two great granddaughters, Erin and Margaret Rowzee; and a great-great granddaughter, Lilla Ann, as well as nine nieces and nephews, Connie Silletta, Gail Rogers, Margaret Smeltzer, Marilyn Conner, Buddy Puryear, Chester Hemperley, Alton Hemperley and Danny Rowzee. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister, Grace Johnston, and four brothers, Asa, Lacy, Mercer and Ennis Hemperley. Nettie Carter Johnson O'Bryan Funeral services for Mrs. Nettie Carter Johnson O'Bryan will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, 2006, in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Chase Bowers, Vernon Butler and Ted Myers officiating. Burial will follow in the Welcome Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. O'Bryan, 95, of Noble died Friday, June 9, 2006, in the Zwolle Nursing Center. Mrs. O'Bryan was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Johnson; son, J.C. Johnson, Jr.; parents, Ellerson and Clemance Carter; four brothers, Eddie, Edgar, Elmer and Herman Carter; and four sisters, Betty, Florence, Tressie and Ruth. She is survived by her husband, W.A. O'Bryan of Noble; three daughters and sons-in-law, Elouise Myers of Oakdale, Sybil and Vernon Butler of Marksville and Elmena and Johnny Jones of Groves, Texas; daughter-in-law, Betty and Jack Winn; brother, Reeves Carter of Oregon; sister, Lettie Hernandez of Natchitoches; step-children, William, George, James, Cecil, Donald and Ronald O'Bryan, LaVerne England, Ethel Davis, Debbie LaCroix, Carol Parker, Elizabeth Stary and Cindy Parker; 11 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 14 great-great grandchildren, 28 step grandchildren and 39 step-great-great grandchildren. Juanita Kidd Hardwick Funeral services for Mrs. Juanita Kidd Hardwick will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, 2006, in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ricky Hardwick and Rev. Mike Paris officiating. Burial will follow in the Leagueville Cemetery in Leagueville, Texas, under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Hardwick, 90, passed away on June 9, 2006, in the Woodlands Nursing Home in Leesville. Mrs. Hardwick was preceded in death by her first husband, Russell Hardwick, 14 siblings and one grandson, Bryan Hardwick. She is survived by her husband, William D. Strickland; three sons, Gary Hardwick of Fields, Dale Hardwick of Simpson and Danny Hardwick of Slagle; one daughter, Sherry Paris of Slagle; brother, Coleman “Buster” Kidd of Chandler, Texas; eight grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Opal Jane Owens Funeral services for Opal Jane Owens, 81, of Anacoco, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 12, 2006, at Ebenezer Chapel in Hicks. Burial will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery in Hicks under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Owens died Friday, June 9, 2006, at Huey P. Long Hospital in Pineville. She was born on Sept. 13, 1924 in Vernon Parish. Survivors include four sons, Clyde Owens of Leesville, Thelbert Owens of Mt. Enterprise, Texas, Herman Owens of Tioga and Marcus Owens of Anacoco; one daughter, Barbara Edwards of Anacoco; one brother, Charlie Smith of Jena; four sisters, Eva Smith of Pitkin, Martha Hicks of Hicks, Tressie McCoullough of Pitkin and Norma Jeter of LaCamp; and 20 grandchildren. Ezell Kenebrew, II Funeral services for Ezell Kenebrew, II., 45, of Leesville will be held at noon on Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at the First St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Leesville with Rev. James L. Gaither officiating. Burial will follow at the Leesville Memorial Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Kenebrew passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was born in Newton, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army for 18 years and was a retired, disabled veteran. He is survived by his four sons, Ezell Kenebrew, III., of South Carolina, and Devonta Kenebrew, Tayler Kenebrew and Tyler Kenebrew, all of Leesville; one daughter, Estacia Kenebrew of Leesville; two brothers, Edward Kenebrew and David Johnson, both of Leesville; seven sisters, Burnette Willaims, Linda Richardson and Polinette Gilbert, all of Leesville, Gladys Brown of South Carolina, Lucille Buchanon of Leesville; Gloria Mingo of Leesville and Sandra Lawton of Kileen, Texas. June 13, 2006 Edward Clarence Leach Funeral services for Edward Clarence Leach, 42, of Hornbeck will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2006, in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Gil Arthur officiating. Burial will follow in the Beckom Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Leach died Sunday, June 11, 2006, at his residence in Hornbeck. He was preceded in death by his father, Elmo Clarence Leach. He is survived by his sons, Garrett Leach of Lumberton, Texas, and Luke Leach of Hamshire, Texas; mother, Patsy Jean Mills Leach of Hornbeck; and step-brother, Larry Leach of Macon, Ga. James ‘Jim' Monroe Muse Funeral services for James “Jim” Monroe Muse, 56, of Anacoco will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at the Family Worship Center in Leesville with Rev. E.J. Dantin and Bro. John Burns officiating. Burial will follow at the Leesville Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Muse passed away Sunday, June 11, 2006, at the Byrd Memorial Hospital in Leesville. He was a resident of Vernon Parish. He is survived by his wife, Diane Muse of Anacoco; two daughters, Jamie Lelsz of Missouri City, Texas, and Brenda West of Leesville; two sons, David and Ryan Muse, both of Anacoco; parents, Frank and Audra Muse of Leesville; brother, Ronnie Muse of Sugarland, Texas; four granddaughters and two grandsons. Robbie Jo O'Haver Funeral services for Robbie Jo O'Haver, 55, of Leesville, were held on Monday, June 12, 2006, in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder. Burial followed in the Cooper Cemetery in Pickering under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. She is survived by her son, Robert Joseph O'Haver of Deltona, Fla.; sister, Lavon Rogers of Kilgore, Texas; one grandson. June 14, 2006 Lovelle Marshall Funeral services for Lovelle Marshall, 76, of Simpson will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2006, at the Silver Creek Baptist Church in Leesville with Rev. Greg Blackwell and Bro. Edwin McCullough officiating. Burial will follow at the Silver Creek Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Marshall passed away Saturday, June 10, 2006, at the LSU Medical Center in Shreveport. He served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Eloise Marshall of Simpson; three sons, Jerry Wayne Marshall of Vidor, Texas, Milton Marshall and wife Terrie of Liberty, Texas, and Don Marshall and wife Yvette of Lumberton, Texas; brother, Clarence Marshall of Slagle; sisters, Gloria Davidson of DeRidder and Joy Repczynski of Port Neches, Texas; seven grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Lucille Wilder Funeral services for Lucille Wilder, 84, of Anacoco will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. John Lewing, III., officiating. Burial will follow at the Holly Grove Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. She is survived by her husband, Frank Wilder of Anacoco; son and daughter-in-law, Ross and Erna Wilder of Murray, Ky.; daughter and son-in-law, Rose Marie and Steve Racca of Baton Rouge; brother and sister-in-law Charles and Martha Carmichael of Danville, Ky.; and four grandchilden, Samantha Haneline and her husband Kent, Steve Wilder, Tara Johnson and Marti Fleming. June 15, 2006 Jake T. Henry Jake T. Henry, 81, of Leesville, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2006 in the Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria. He was a 20 year, military retiree, having served with the Marines and Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Doris Henry of Leesville; two sons, Jerome Henry of Sacramento, Calif. and Jason Henry and wife Krista of DeRidder; two daughters, Jennifer Robinson and Jessica Henry, both of Leesville and five grandchildren. There will be no visitation or service per Mr. Henry's request due to his wishes for cremation. Gertrude Agnes Lackey Funeral services for Gertrude Agnes Lackey, 77, of Leesville will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2006, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. George Boswell officiating. Mrs. Lackey passed away on June 12, 2006, at her residence in New Llano. She was born April 3, 1929, in Hotzenplotz, Czechoslovakia. She moved to the United States in 1962 following her marriage to Harold Lackey, U.S. Army Retired. She is survived by her sons, Genot Nowak of Gilbert, Az., and Karl Thomas Lackey of New Llano; daughter, Yvonne Lackey of New Llano; brothers, Herbert Nowak and Arnold Watzlaw, both of Germany; and sister, Emma Nowak of Arlington, Va. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. James K. ‘Tug' Shifflett Funeral services for James K. “Tug” Shifflett, 53, of Leesville will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2006 in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lonnie Cleveland officiating. Burial will follow in the Johnson Bailey Cemetery in Rosepine, under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Shifflett died Monday, June 12, at the VA Hospital in Pineville. He served four years active duty and five years reserve with the Navy. He is survived by one son, Jared Shifflett of Leesville; one daughter, Kelly Shifflett of Boca Raton, Fla.; father, James Shifflett of Baltimore, Md.; mother, Dolly Schell of Chincoteague, Va.; one sister Nancy Irons of Va. and one grandson. June 18, 2006 Madeline Wells Funeral services for Madeline Wells, 81, of Leesville, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Revs. Terry Ward and Richard Lecour officiating. Burial will follow in Comrade Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Wells died Friday, June 16, 2006 in Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Mrs. Wells is preceded in death by her husband, Jim Wells, great grandson Logan, her parents, Curtis and Fern Chance Stewart and her brothers, Maurice, Leroy, Billy Mack and Roger Stewart. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Warren of Leesville, one grandson and two great-grandchildren. Russell David Reeks Funeral services for Russell David Reeks, 38, of Shreveport, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Brother Irby Perkins Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Stephens Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Reeks died Friday June 16, 2006, in Shreveport. He was born in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his parents, Millard and Middie Hennigan Reeks and his brother, Mason Reeks. Survivors include his brothers, Ronald Reeks and Kenneth Reeks, both of Leesville; one sister, Dixie Reeks Turner of Leesville. Donald Paul Dailey Funeral services for Donald Paul Dailey, 54, of Leesville, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2006 in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Burial will follow in Mt. Bethel Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Dailey died Saturday, June 17, 2006, at his residence in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul P. Dailey, and his brother, Wesley Dailey. He is survived by his wife, Roxanne Dailey of Leesville; three daughters, Crystal Cook of Fayetteville, N.C., Joeanna Cannady and Jessica Haymon, both of Leesville; his mother, Delcia White of Houston; two brothers, Wayne Dailey of Leesville and Ronald Dailey of Lake Charles; two sisters, Pauletta Robinston of Leesville and Sharon Leboueff of Houston; and four grandchildren. June 20, 2006 Rev. Homer Fondren Funeral services for Rev. Homer Fondren, 71, of Leesville will be held at 1 p.m on Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at the Old Anacoco Baptist Church in Leesville with Revs. Lloyd Handorf, Paul Gage, E.J. Bradshaw, Morris Goins and Buddy Greer officiating. Burial will follow at the Self Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. He and his wife, Joy McRae Fondren, have one daughter, Melissa, who resides with her husband, Paul Gage and daughter, Mollie in Arlington, Texas. Don Kimbrell Funeral services for Don Kimbrell, 63, of Olla, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Sunday, June 18, 2006, at First Assembly of God in Simpson with Rev. Ed Basco officiating. Burial will follow in Comrade Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Kimbrell was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Survivors include his wife, Maurice Hillman Kimbrell of Olla; two sons, Rodney Murphy and wife, Melany, of Olla and Ricky Murphy and wife Kay of Dodson; one daughter, Karla Murphy Fitzgerald of Dodson; two brothers, Bob Kimbrell and wife Janey of Carmi, Ill., and Tom Kimbrell and wife Norma of Fort Worth, Texas; one sister, Mary Alice Guthrie of Carmi, Ill.; nine grandchildren, Brent Fitzgerald and wife Ludi, Kolby Fitzgerald, Kenzie Fitzgerald, Derek Boone and fiancee Jessica, Jeremy Murphy, Matthew Murphy, Candi Cain, Mindy Tolar and Danielle Brown; four great-grandchildren, Gracie Fitzgerald, Brody Fitzgerald, Ethan Boone and Landon Cain. Charles Douglas ‘Doug' Knippers Charles Douglas “Doug” Knippers, 52, of Temecula, Calif., passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2006, at Liberty Baptist Church in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Bill Collier. Burial will follow at the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange, Texas. Mr. Knippers was born on April 14, 1954, in Leesville to Charles Edward and Ruth Jarrell Knippers. He was preceded in death by his father; grandmother, Ella Mae Jarrell; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Haywood Knippers. He is survived by his mother; wife, Kelli Renee (Peery) Knippers, son, Charles “Wesley” Knippers, and daughter, Whitney Renee Knippers, all of Temecula, Cal., as well as brother, Tommy Knippers of Evans; sister, JoAnne Mondello, and husband Steve of Shreveport; father and mother-in-law, George R. and Dorothy Peery of Bridge City, Texas; brother-in-law, Gary Peery and wife Donna of Bridge City, Texas; sister-in-law, Melissa Peery Laughlin of Lumberton, Texas; nieces, Miki Knippers Johnson, Josie Knippers Gordy, Courtney Peery, Allison Laughlin and Kimberly Goins; nephew, Corey Mondello. Eva K. Ferguson Funeral services for Eva K. Ferguson, 65, of Simpson were held on Saturday, June 17, 2006, in the Simpson Church of God with Rev. Terry Adams officiating. Burial followed at the Welcome Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Ferguson passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at her residence in Simpson. She was born in Hungary. She is survived by her husband, Robert J. Ferguson of Simpson; two sons, Timothy Croy of Hamilton, Ill., and Ronald Croy of Arlington, Texas; four daughters, Dorothy Hall of Burr Ferry, Carmen and Caroline Croy, both of Simpson, and Geri Emerson of Arlington, Texas; sister, Maria Miester of Gutenzburg, Germany; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Lodema Miller Funeral services for Lodema Miller, 96, of Evans will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2006, in Burkeville Church of God in Burkeville, Texas, with Rev. Melvin Smith and Rev. Mike Welch officiating. Burial will follow at the Sycamore Cemetery in Burkeville, Texas, under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Ms. Miller passed away at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 18, 2006, in the Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. She was born in Burkeville, Texas. She is survived by her sister, Christene Bredthauer of Evans. Amerson “A.J.” Treme Funeral services for Amerson “A.J.” Treme, 86, of Leesville will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2006, in the Cooper Baptist Church with Rev. Edgar Evans officiating. Burial will follow in the Cooper Cemetery in Pickering under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Treme died Sunday, June 18, 2006, in the Woodlands Health Care Center in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Shann Treme. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Berry Treme of Leesville; two sons, Gray and Elroy Treme, both of Leesville; daughter, Mavis Treme McDaniel of Leesville; brothers, Manson Treme of Baton Rouge and Leo Treme of DeQuincy; sisters, Rose Lyons of Leesville and Lena Mae Marcantel of Sulphur; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. June 21, 2006 Dorothy Louise Brough Funeral services for Dorothy Louise Brough, 81, of New Llano will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 22, 2006 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. John Lewing II officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery of Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Homes of Leesville. She is survived by her husband, William Henry Brough of New Llano; four sons, Harold Holloway and Larry Holloway, both of Houston, Arnold Brough of Pineville and Gary Brough of Fort Worth, Texas; four daughters, Vianna Cheshire of Carthage, Renee Brannon of New Llano, Lorainne Goodner of Pinellas Park, Fla., and Mary Brough of Shreveport; one sister, Pauline McCarty of Hilltop Lake, Texas; 26 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Ida Mae Wright A memorial service for Ida Mae Wright, 52, of Leesville were held on Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. She is survived by her son, George Alvarado of Houston; daughters, Rowena Soto and Desiree Figueroa of Leesville; sisters, Cynthia Echeverria of Brownsville, Texas, and Imelda Tucker of Houston; and two grandchildren. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. June 23, 2006 Verna Lea Self Funeral services for Verna Lea Self, 79, of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2006, at the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. The Reverend Monte Rowse will officiate. Burial will follow in the Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Self passed away on Wednesday morning, June 21, 2006, in Byrd Regional Hospital. Mrs. Self was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Damerell; a twin brother, Edward; one sister, Bernice; her adopted parents, Bland and Ida Eaves; and her husband of 49 years, George Moore Self. Her survivors include one son, Jackie Self and his wife, Michelle, of Leesville; two grandchildren, Jason Self of Lake Charles and Renee Rowse and her husband, Monte; and three great grandchildren, Anna Clair, Karrigan and Chloe Grace Rowse, all of Niceville, Fla. June 27, 2006 Paul H. Vogel On March 22, 2006, we said goodbye Paul H. Vogel, loving husband of Lavern Vogel and caring father of Tina, Burt, Vance and his late son, Tim. Paul was born in Toro and will be dearly missed by his sister, Mary. Paul was born on March 30, 1930, and passed away March 22, 2006, in Denver, Col. Irma D. Wood Irma D. Wood, 84, passed away at 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2006, in the Beauregard Hospital in DeRidder. She was born in Calgri, Sardegna, Italy, she came to the United States in 1947 as a war bride from Rome. She was maried in Saint Peter's Cathedral in Rome in 1947. She is survived by her son, Joseph William Wood, Sr., of Hampshire, Texas, and his children, Lisa Wood of California, Tony Wood of Sulphur and Joseph William Wood, Jr., of Houston; daughter, Patricia Ann Wood of Mt. Airy, N.C., and her son, Joseph Broughton Froust of Merryville; son, Charles Roby Wood, Sr., and his wife, Debbie, of Silsbee, Texas, and their children, Melissa Ann Bates of Vidor, Texas, Kristin Nicole Murdock of Bridge City, Texas, and Christinia Bergstrom and Charles Roby Wood, Jr., both of Silsbee, Texas; daughter, Neva Carmen Scarbrough and her husband, Butch, of DeRidder and their children, Lee Anna Carmen and Marshall Carmen, both of Lake Charles; and nine grandchildren. Her funeral will be held at noon on Wednesday, June 28, 2006, in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in DeRidder with father Danny Torres officiating. Burial will follow in the Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. There will be a rosary in the funeral home at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2006. E.J. “Buck” Wilson Funeral services for E.J. “Buck” Wilson, 77, of Hornbeck will take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Toro with Rev. Doug Hilton officiating. Burial will follow at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. E.J. “Buck” Wilson was born in Toro. He was preceded in death by his parents Elijah and Serinthia Wilson; son, Buddy Wilson; sisters, Nell Cunningham, Mary Royals and Evaleen Wilson; and brother, A.J. Wilson. He is survived by his wife, Davey F. Wilson; daughter, Jan W. Lee of Hornbeck; three brothers, Troy Wilson of Lake Charles, Kenny Wilson of Sour Lake, Texas, and Wilbur Wilson of Hornbeck; three sisters, Eloise Arthur of Hornbeck, Sandra Owers of Hornbeck and Mattie Browning of Dobson; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Henry Belsha A graveside service for Henry Belsha, 80, of Leesville will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at the McInnis Cemetery in Anacoco. He was a Veteran of World War II. He is survived by his two sons, Junior Belsha of Burkville, Texas, and Robert Belsha of Anacoco; daughter, Katricia Brack of Dry Creek; brother, F.M. “Toy” Belsha of Florien; sister, Lillie Burch of Orange, Texas; 10 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Lynn J. Lee Services for Lynn J. Lee, 73, of Leesville were held on Saturday, June 24, 2006, at the First Baptist Church-Leesville. Dr. Calvin Phelps and Rev. Wallace Palmer officiated. Buial follwed in Pine Hill Church Cemetery in Leesville. Lynn was preceded in death by his parents, Josh and Gertrude Cloessner Lee; his sister, Lillian Lee Potter; and grandparents, Jake and Fannie Cloessner and Elisha and Mary Lee. He is survived by his wife of 50-plus years, Joy; son, Galen Lee of Spring, Texas; grandchildren, Jessica, Nikki and Josh; great granddaughter Kaylei; brother-in-law, Fletcher C. Potter; sisters-in-law, Lois Downs and Darnell Wyche; nephew, Bruce Potter; and niece, Terry Potter. Mr. Lee was born in Leesville. He served in the Air Force from 1953-1961. Alma Dimple “Sue” Kapotsy Funeral services for Alma Dimple “Sue” Kapotsy, 70, of Leesville will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville with Rev. Richard Sarver officiating. Burial will follow at the Old Leesvile Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law George Earl, Jr., and Sandra Kapotsy of Leesville; three brothers, Emerson Singletary of Leesville, Nelson Singletary of Leesville and Charles Singletary of Monroe; sister, Iris Joyce Singletary Walters of Monroe and five grandchildren. Dorothy V. Betterton Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy V. Betterton, 80, of Rupert, W.V., will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2006, in the Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville with burial to follow at the East Leesville Cemetery under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Betterton died Saturday, June 25, 2006, in the Dubois Hospital in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her husband, Scott Betterton, Sr., and grandson, Gary Brinkley. She is survived by her three daughters, Diane Wilson of Madison, Miss., Dallas Speight of Leesville and Jacqueline Newman of Ruper, W.V.; three sons, Scott Betterton, Jr., Alan Betterton and Robert Betterton, all of Leesville; four sisters, Janice Gibson and Janell Milstead of Leesville, Pauline Scoggins of Port Arthur, Texas, and Merlene Bagents of Alexandria; two brothers, Wilmer and Loye Bolgiano of Leesville; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Madeline Thibodeaux Funeral services for Madeline Thibodeaux, 85, of Leesville will be announced by the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. She passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2006, in Leesville. June 29, 2006 Alfred J. Macias Funeral services for Alfred J. Macias, 73, of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2006, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Leesville with Father Kenneth Michels officiating. Burial will follow at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Macias retired from the U.S. Army as a command sergeant major after 29 years. He is survived by his wife, Betty Macias of Leesville; sons, Maj. (Ret.) Alfred J. Macias, Jr., and wife, Karen, of Cibolo, Texas, and Ray Macias and wife, Regine, of Aberdeen, Scotland; daughter, Debbie Carr and husband, Paul, of LaCenter, Wash.; sisters, Frances Boykin of Hattiesburg, Miss., and Connie Tracy of Pensacola, Fla.; eight grandchildren, Eric Macias, Renee Macias, Tess Macias, Zoe Macias, Christy Nichol and husband, Scott, Matt Carr and wife, Angie, Arron Carr and James Carr; and three great grandchildren, Blake Carr, Hayden Nichol and Foster Nichol. Mark Lane Schermerhorn Funeral services for Mark Lane Schermerhorn, 43, of Pitkin will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2006, at the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. M.L. “Buster” Plummer officiating. Burial will follow at the Marlow Cemetery in Pitkin under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Schermerhorn passed away on June 23, 2006, in Pitkin. He was born in Lubbock, Texas. He is survived by his mother, LaVerne Wingate Shapkoff of DeRidder; father, Richard Dix Schermerhorn of DeRidder; step-father, Jerry Greenberg of DeRidder; sons, Jacob and Mark Schermerhorn and their mother, Beverly of Hale, Mich.; Robert Tuttle of DeRidder; and brother Rick Schermerhorn and his wife, Toni, of DeRidder. Beatrice Ray Funeral services for Beatrice Ray of Stephensville, Texas, will be announced by the Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder. June 30, 2006 Dudley Roger Cryer, Jr. A graveside service for Dudley Roger Cryer, Jr., 44, of Leesville will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2006, at the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco with Rev. Buster Plummer officiating. \Mr. Cryer passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2006. He is survived by his brothers, David, William and Daniel Cryer, all of Leesville, and his father, Dudley Roger Cryer, Sr., of Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. July 2, 2006 Vernon R. Parker Funeral services for Vernon R. Parker, 66, of Simpson will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 2, 2006, at the East Leesville Baptist Church with Rev. Gil Arthur and Rev. Paul Watts officiating. Burial will follow at the Welcome Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Parker died Friday, June 30, 2006, at St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles. He was preceded in death by his father, Dwayne Oma Parker; sister, Carol Annette Simmons; and brother, Dale Parker. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Smith Parker of Simpson; two sons and daughters-in-law, Curtis and Kay Parker of Leesville and Jason and Christy Parker of Minden; two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Sammy Edwards of Simpson and Kathy and Greg Monroe of Simpson; mother, Claudia Mae Parker of Simpson; brothers Royce Dwayne Parker of Simpson and Dwight Vernell Parker of Lumberton, Texas; sisters, Sharron Kay Peachy of Millville, N.J., and Pamela Joy King of Simpson; 10 grandchildren, Bradlee Wayne Parker, Ean Ramsey Parker, Kailyn Dyanne Jones, Joseph Kade Jones, Richard Brannon Edwards and wife, Christy, Joseph Brent Edwards, Kaylee Alece Monroe, Garrett Allen Monroe, Alycia Nicole Parker and Kirsten Brook Parker; one great grandchild, Madalyn Grace Edwards. John E. “John-John” Schaffer Funeral services for John E. “John-John” Schaffer Jr., 39, of Anacoco were held Saturday, July 2, 2006 in the Beech Grove Congregational Methodist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery, under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Schaffer died Friday, June 30, in Burr Ferry. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He is survived by his wife Robin Schaffer of Anacoco; one son, Johnathon “Trevor” Schaffer of Anacoco; two daughters, Lindsey Renee Schaffer of Anacoco and Victoria “Tori” Schaffer of Mandeville; his father, John E. Schaffer of Leesville; his mother, Diane Noble of Burr Ferry; one sister, Angela Westmoreland of Anacoco and his maternal grandparents, Rev. I.D. and Ella Mae Noble of Evans. July 7, 2006 Wayne Snell Sr. Wayne Kerry Snell, Sr., born Feb. 5, 1940 in Hornbeck, died Monday, July 3, 2006 in Metairie, after a short bout with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore Roosevelt and Edna Lavada Allen Snell; foster father, Billy D. Holly; and brothers Warren Gene Snell, Theodore Ivan Snell, Louis Edward Snell and John Hubert Heck. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Ana Maria Morejon Snell; two sons, Wayne Kerry Snell, Jr. and wife, Carolyn, and Daniel Snell; three granddaughters, Hana, Alaia and Clea, all of the New Orleans area; his foster mother, Irene Woodruff Holly of Natchitoches; and sisters, Marie Heck Pimentel and Virginia Snell Wallen Glass, both of California, foster brothers, William “Bill” Holly, Jr., of Pineville, and Dr. James L. Holly, of Beaumont, Texas and foster sister, Jennifer Barker Spoonts of Magnolia, Texas. Wayne was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving from 1959 to 1963. Michael I. Owens Michael I. Owens, 65, passed away June 23, 2006, at his home in Las Cruces, N.M. Mr. Owens had strong ties to the Anacoco/Leesville area, his family having resided there for many years. He was born in Merryville on Sept. 4, 1940, to Bill and Rubie Willet Owens, both of whom have preceded him in death. His only brother, Herbert, is also deceased. Michael was a retired Air Force technical sergeant, having served his country for 21 1/2 years. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Susan; two sons, Scott Owens of Homer, Alaska, and Paul Owens of Schullsburg, Wis.; three grandchildren, Kallie, Jenna and Brice, all of Wisconsin; sister-in-law, Lorraine Owens of Anacoco. Jimmy K. Peavy A memorial service for Jimmy K. Peavy, 58, of Leesville will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 10, 2006, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Mr. Peavy retired from the U.S. Army as an E-6 Staff Sergeant after serving in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Becky Peavy, of Leesville; three sons, Michael and Tobias Peavy, both of Germany, and Jacob Peavy of Leesville; four daughters, Pamela Peavy of Minden, Marilyn Peavy of Leesville, Dorothy M. Rodriguez of Leesville and Anna Marie Peavy of El Paso, Texas; two brothers, John Derek Peavy of New Orleans and Joseph D. Peavy of Leesville; three sisters, Ena Cantrell and her husband, Bill, of Winchester, N.H., Ida Gwendolyn Peavy of Alabama and Diane Skinner and her husband, Jimmy Bargenquast, of Athens; mother, Dorothy Peavy of Leesville; one grandchild. Clarence Bynog Funeral services for Clarence Bynog, 78, of Temple will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2006, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Chaplain Mauricio officiating. Burial will follow at the Pine Island Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Bynog died Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at the Select Specialty Hospital in Conroe. He was preceded in death by his wife, Willo Dean Jowers Bynog; son, Jerry Wayne Bynog; three brothers, John, James and Joseph Bynog; and one sister, Agnes Basco. He is survived by his son, Ray Bynog of Leesville; daughters, Janice Blackwell of Hemphill and Shirley Thayer of Simpson; brother, James Bynog of Houston; three sisters, Edna Coutee of Pineville, Celine Crowe of Hawkins and Pearl Goldman of Elmer; numerous nieces and nephews, 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. July 9, 2006 Keith Ryan Bailey Funeral services for Keith Ryan Bailey, 29, of Singer will take place on Monday, July 10, 2006, at 10 a.m. at Marlow Baptist Church in Marlow with Bro. Hardy Estes and Bro. Arlen Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the Marlow Cemetery under the direction of the Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Visitation will be Sunday, July 9, from 1 p.m. until service time on Monday at the Marlow Baptist Church. Mr. Bailey passed away on July 7, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Vanessa Bailey of Singer; son, Waylon Ryan Bailey of Singer; daughter, Shaelyn Paige Bailey of Singer; parents, Wayne and Brenda Bailey of Marlow; brother, Jason Bailey of Leesville; paternal grandparents, Delton and Ermalea Bailey of Marlow. July 11, 2006 Lynn Edward McClain Funeral sevices for Lynn Edward McClain, 69, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at the Old Anacoco Baptist Church in Leesville with Revs. Lloyd Handorf and Wallace Palmer officiating. Burial will follow at the Old Anacoco Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. McClain passed away Sunday, July 9, 2006, at his residence in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Verna McClain. He is survived by his wife, Suzy P. McClain of Leesville; son, Jesse P. Ruiz of Kuwait; daughter, Daphne Bushnell and husband, Brett, of Dry Creek; sister, Mary Nell Reimers and husband, Paul, of Waskom, Texas; and three grandchildren, Ashley Ruiz, Jordan Bushnell and Colby Bushnell. July 12, 2006 Birdie Lee Mallett Funeral services for Birdie Lee Mallett, 91, formerly of Leesville, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2006, at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Leesville with Pastor Joseph Garner officiating. Burial will follow at the New Garden of Memory Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Ms. Mallett passed away July 8 in Hurst, Texas, at the St. Bishop Davies Center. She is survived by her four sons, Foster Thomas of Richland Hills, Texas, Clarence Dale Mallett of Hayward, Cal., Donald Ray Mallett of Leesville and Michael Daniel Mallett of Baton Rouge; daughter, Lucille Campbell of Atlanta; 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Thomas Guillotte Funeral servies for Thomas Guillotte of Leesville will be announced by the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. He passed away Thursday, July 6, 2006, in New Llano. July 13, 2006 Emily F. Addison Funeral services for Emily F. Addison will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 14, 2006, at the St. Michael's Catholic Church with Rev. Kenneth Michiels, celebrant, and Rev. Joseph Montalbano, cocelebrant, officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Addison, 76, of Leesville died Sunday, July 9, 2006, in the Dubuis Hospital in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her husband, Command Sgt. Maj. (Ret) Bray Addison; parents, Octave and Orena Fontenot; brothers, Denis and Clarence Fontenot; and sister, Winnie Mae Fontenot. She is survived by five sons, Gary Robert Addison and wife, Tami, of Leesville, Peter David Addison and wife, Carla, of Houston, Gregory Paul Addison and wife, Susan, of Independence, Mo., Alan Keith Addison of Leesville and Bray Garland Addison, Jr., and wife, Tamra, of Phoenix, Az.; three daughters, Barbara Gail Lape and husband, Robert Arthur of Independence, Mo., Suzanne Garland McCormick and husband, Kenneth Robert, of Neptune Beach, Fla., and Pamela Kay Simon and husband, Wilfred James, of Leesville; one brother and sister-in-law, Leerance and Louella Fontenot of Elizabeth; 15 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. P. Hoyt Hays Funeral services for P. Hoyt Hays, 89, of Leesville will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2006, in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Wallace Palmer and Rev. Durhl Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Hays died Wednesday, July 12, 2006, in the Rosepine Retirement and Rehabilitation Hospital. He was a captain in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances; son, Steve; parents, Eugene and Martha Kile Hays; eight brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his son, Robert Hays of Caney; daughter, Gwen Hays Clove of Coppell, Texas; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Bettie Ramey Wallace Funeral services for Bettie Ramey Wallace, 56, are pending with the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Wallace passed away at her residence in Rosepine on Monday, July 10, 2006. July 14, 2006 Frank Brooks Graveside services for Frank L. Brooks, 66, of Leesville will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2006, in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Cedric High officiating. Mr. Brooks died Saturday, July 8, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Levi and Aline Brooks; brothers, John, Otis and Mitchell “Doc” Brooks; and sisters, Lillie Sibley and Ethel Blunt. He is survived by three daughters, Frankie Mae Randall of Leesville, Angela M. Brooks of Houston and Sheila Owens of Shreveport; two sons, Frank L. Brooks, Jr., of Houston and Victor Owens of Shreveport; one step-daughter, Lisa McBride of Denver; grandson, Achim Hull of Leesville; two sisters, Doris Lacaze of Leesville and Lee Ethel Patterson of St. Louis, Mo. Arrangements are under the direction of the Purvis Funeral Home of Mansfield. July 18, 2006 Eva Spears Beck Funeral services for Eva Spears Beck, formerly of Shreveport, were held Monday at the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Duhrl Davis officiating. Burial followed at the Pine Hill Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Eva Spears Beck, born Sept. 2, 1920, went home to be with the Lord on July 11, 2006, in Farmington, N.M. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Andrew G. Beck. She is survived by her only daughter, Margie Spears McHan; her only granddaughter, Dolly Arnold and her husband, Joe Aragon, of Kirtland, N.M.; her only grandson, Daniel Holman and fiance', Crystina Hernandez, of Las Cruces, N.M.; her sister, Verler Griffin; one Henry Shell and wife, Mary. Grady N. Norton, Sr. Funeral services for Grady N. Norton, Sr., 63, of Leesville were held yesterday at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Revs. Wesley Jackson, Gail Welch and David Reddout officiating. Burial with full military honors followed at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Norton died Saturday, July 15, 2006, at the Byrd Regional Hospital In Leesville. He was born in Savannah, Ga. He retired from the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by is first wife, Syble A. Norton. He is survived by his wife, Lana Norton of Leesville; sons, Grady N. Norton, Jr., of Dallas, David Norton of Shreveport and Mark Norton of Dallas; daughter, Stephanie Shackelford of Leesville; brother, Guerry Norton; sisters, Gerri Blythe of Pensacola, Fla., and Gloria Watson of Atlanta; and 10 grandchildren. Robert Marvin Deason Funeral services for Robert Marvin Deason, 82, of Cravens were held on Sunday, July 16, 2006, in the Marlow Baptist Church in Marlow with Revs. Hardy Estes and Arlin Smith officiating. Burial followed at the Marlow Cemetery under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Deason passed away Friday, July 14, 2006, in the Westwood Manor Nursing Home in DeRidder. He was preceded in death by his son, Roger Deason, and three brothers, Walter, Elvin and Elmer Deason. He is survived by his wife, Opie Deason of Johnsonville; son, Keith Deason of Marlow; three brothers, Mitchell Deason of Dallas, Dorma Lee Deason of Houston and George Deason of Marlow; two sisters, Erma Lea Bailey of Marlow and Bertie Smith of Houston; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Vaughn Ervin Hinson Funeral services for Vaughn Ervin Hinson, 51, of Pearland, Texas, will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at the Chaddick Funeral Home in DeRidder with Rev. Ed Tilley officiating. Burial will follow at the Hinson Cemetery under the direction of the Chaddick Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Hinson passed away Saturday, July 15, 2006, in Pearland, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Spencer Hinson. He is survived by his daughter, Michelle Hinson of Austin, Texas; son, Bradley Paul Hinson of Houston; sister, Brenda Evans-Pesl of Foothill Ranch, Calif.; mother, Vera Hinson of Pearland, Texas. July 19, 2006 Helen Marie Burleson Helen Marie Burleson, 76, of Brush Prairie, Wash., died July 14, 2006, at her home. She was born on March 20, 1930, in Alco to Louie Sanders and Elsie Lucille Crager (Herring). On Dec. 29, 1947, she married Lester Burleson in Kisatchie. She is survived by her husband, Lester, of Brush Prairie, Wash.; son, Donald Ray Burleson of Shreveport; daughter, Loretta Jean Knechtges of Vancouver, Wash., grandchildren, Patricia Lundy and Margaret Knechtges; great grandson, Joshua Tubbs; brothers, Alton Ray, Carl, Wendell and Ronald Crager; and sister, Adez Chelon Moatz. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Billy and Louie L. Crager. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at the Evergreen Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel in Vancouver, Wash. Graveside services will take place at 2 p.m. at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. July 20, 2006 Vera Jane Dowden Funeral services for Vera Jane Dowden, 75, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2006, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. Duhrl Ray Davis officiating. Burial will follow at the Old Anacoco Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Dowden died Sunday, July 16, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She is survived by her husband, Luther H. Dowden, Sr., of Leesville; sons, Luther H. Dowden, Jr., of Pasadena, Texas, Leslie H. Dowden of Leesville and Lynn H. Dowden of Leesville; daughters, Barbara Dowden of Leesville, Brenda West of Leesville and Beverly Williamson of Arlington, Texas; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Carl E. Cox Funeral services for Carl E. Cox, 72, of Hornbeck will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 21, 2006, at the First Baptist Church of Hornbeck with Revs. Arvin Glaze and Joey Williams officiating. Burial will follow at the Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Cox died Monday, July 17, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was a U.S. Marine Veteran. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Murlene Cox of Hornbeck; one son, Robert Cox and his wife, Mary, of Amarillo, Texas; one daughter, Rebecca Cox of Hornbeck and her boyfriend, Stephen Anthony of Florien; six brothers, Lige Cox of Pearland, Texas, Marion Cox of Beaumont, Texas, Leslie Cox of Many, Floyd Cox of Winnie, Texas, Roy Lee Cox of Livingston, Texas, and Calvin “Pete” Cox of Pasadena, Texas; one sister, Barbara Young of Many. July 21, 2006 Leona Mae Kempson Funeral services for Leona Mae Kempson, 73, of Leesville will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2006, at the Johnson Temple Church of God in Christ in Leesville with Rev. Maurice Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Ms. Kempson died Monday, July 17, 2006, at the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Her sister, Dorothy Lockett; her son, Brian Tyler; and her daughter, Marshell Clay, precede her in death. She is survived by her three sons, Jimmy Tyler of Louisiana, Gregory Tyler of California, Marvin Tyler of New Jersey; one brother, Harold Lockett of Welch; two sisters, Margie Gordon and Audrie Kaough, both of Los Angeles; her adopted family, Mike, Tammy, Josh and Jordan Anderson of Leesville; friends, Diane Demis and Linda Moss; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren. Reba Fae Musselwhite Hill Funeral services for Reba Fae Musselwhite Hill will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, July 21, 2006, in the Simmons Mill United Pentecostal Church in Pitkin with the Revs. L.E. Robertson and Clyde Dowden officiating. Committal services will follow in the Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale. Mrs. Hill, 69, of Pitkin entered eternal rest in the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville, Wednesday, July 19, 2006. She was born on July 31, 1936, to the union of Thomas J. Musselwhite, Sr., and Irella LaCaze Musselwhite in Leesville. Preceding Mrs. Hill in death were her parents, Thomas J. Musselwhite, Sr., and Irella Musselwhite; two sisters, Voncille Martin and Sue Nolen, and one brother, Thomas E. Musselwhite. She leaves behind her loving family to cherish her memory, her husband, George Alton Hill of Pitkin; two sons, James Hill and Thomas Hill, both of Pitkin; two daughters, Linda James of DeRidder and JoNell Bailey Ferebee of Bedford, Texas; two brothers, Jackie Musselwhite and Thomas J. Musselwhite, Jr., both of Pitkin; 12 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Richard A. Poe Funeral services for Richard A. Poe, 79, of Leesville will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 21, 2006, in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. B.G. Dyess and Shawn Waggoner officiating. Burial will follow in the Laurel Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Poe died Tuesday, July 18, 2006, in the Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria. He was born in Fullerton. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945-46. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bobby Danzy Poe; parents, John and Nettie Poe; and two brothers, Ralph D. Poe and John M. “Tut” Poe, Jr. He is survived by his two daughters, Cindy Wilson of Madison, Wis., and Barbara Andrews of Leesville; sister, Marjorie Adams of Leesville; brother, Edgar A. Poe of Leesville; grandchildren, Christy Million and Casey Andrews; and two great grandchildren, Hunter and Hayden Million. Eva Poland Funeral services for Eva Poland will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2006, at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Leesville with Rev. Joseph Garner officiating. Services are under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Poland died Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at 8 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Violena Smith; three brothers, Al Jay Smith, David Arthur Smith and J.B. Smith; and one sister, Lola Nee Lang. Mrs. Poland is survived by her husband, Lawrence Poland, Sr.; seven children, Cloretha (Cecil) Gay of Natchitoches, Cathy Duncan of Baton Rouge, Lawrence Jerome (Elvira) Poland of Oklahoma City, Okla., Carolyn Hanks of Dallas, Jerry (Gloria) Poland of Witchita, Kan., Cynthia Poland of Baton Rouge and Veronica (Michael) Young of Dallas; one brother, Ernest (Helen) Smith of El Paso, Texas; two sisters, Loreece Pierreagusta of Houston and Armia Phillips of Leesville; 12 grandchildren, Frederick Puckett, Dana (Earl) Randall, Latoya Poland, Vonniccola Poland, LaTasha Poland, Jason Poland, Lawrence Poland, III., Jasmine Poland, Jawanza Poland, Giovanni Poland, Helena Green and Jarrad Poland; four great grandchildren, Michael Puckett, Brittany Puckett, Kimberly Puckett and Caleb Earl Randall. Ambrose Fox Funeral services for Ambrose Fox, 86, of Leesville, will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 21, 2006, in the Canaan Baptist Church with Rev. Ernest Jarrell, Jeff James and Mackey Willis officiating. Burial will follow in the Canaan Cemetery under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Fox died Tuesday, July 18, 2006, in the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Johnie Rachael Smith Fox of Leesville; sons, James Cliff Fox of Anacoco, Gerald Keith Fox of Leesville and Curtis Ray Fox of Leesville; daughters, Debra Ann Stacy of Leesville and Pamela Kay Schulte of Simpson; 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Patsy Ruth Guillory Funeral services for Patsy Ruth Guillory, 58, of DeRidder will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2006, at the Anders Temple in DeRidder with Elder James Piper, Jr., officiating. Burial will follow at the Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of the Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Ms. Guillory died Monday, July 17, 2006, in DeRidder. She is survived by her son, Ira Anthony Guillory of DeRidder; daughters, Patricia Guillory of West Haven, Conn., Cynthia Hoard of DeRidder, Cheryl Guillory of DeRidder, Pamela March of DeRidder and Valerie Goodwater of Waukegan, Ill.; brothers, Thomas J. Cotton of Detroit, Lester Cotton of Mineral Wells, Texas, Lionel Cotton of DeRidder and Billy Cotton, Sr., of DeRidder; sisters, Hester Holton of DeRidder, Terry Wilmer of Mineral Wells, Texas, Vernetta Williams of DeRidder and Linda Cotton of DeRidder; and 23 grandchildren. Rebecca Ann Jones Funeral services for Rebecca Ann Jones, 67, of Leesville will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2006 at Mount Olive Baptist Church of Leesville with Rev. Clennon Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Leesville Memorial Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Homes. Mrs. Jones passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at her residence in Leesville. She was born in Elba Ala. She is survived by husband, Cornelius J. Jones Sr., of Leesville; son Cornelius J. Jones Jr., of Leesville; two daughters, JaQueline Blecher of San Antonio, Texas and Tawana Buckner of Marks, Miss.; five sisters, Christine Stringer, Lucille Jones and Mattie Ruth Henderson, all of Montgomery, Ala. and Elinor Jean Bruton and Mary Joyce Reynolds, both of New York; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. July 23, 2006 George Earl Kapotsy, Sr. George Earl Kapotsy, Sr., passed away Monday morning, July 17, 2006, in Crestview, Fla. Survivors include eldest son, George Earl “Duke” Kapotsy, Jr., of Leesville; daughters, Beverly Alieen Bohac of Kodiak, Alaska, and Renae Vera Voda of Simi Valley, Cal., son Michael George Kapotsy of Crestview, Fla.; mother, Florence Kapotsy Breuer of Leesville; and many other lifelong friends and relatives. George was born in New York City on May 25, 1935. Viewing took place on Thursday, July 20, 2006, at the Lewis Funeral Home in Milton, Fla., with a private interment held at the Old Holt Cemetery (Bone Creek) in Holt, Fla. July 25, 2006 Lois Crunk Funeral services for Lois Crunk of Leesville, will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. George Boswell officitating. Burial will follow at the Beech Grove Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Crunk was born April 18, 1926, in Vernon Parish, the daughter of Fredy Kay and Cain Kay. She was a lifelong resident of Vernon Parish and a member of the First Baptist Church in New Llano. She entered eternal rest Sunday, July 23, at Byrd Regional Hospital at the age of 80 years, three months, and five days. Her survivors include one son, DeWayne Crunk and his wife, Kelly, of Ponte Verda Beach, Fla.; two grandchildren, Richard Travis Crunk and Caroline Elizabeth Crunk, both of Ponte Verda Beach, Fla.; and two nieces, Frances Jeanette Sutton and Dorothy Neal, both of Leesville. Maureen Emily Heller Saladin Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 27, 2006 at the First United Pentecostal Church of Leesville for Maureen Emily Heller Saladin. Maureen was born October 22, 1931 in St. Louis Mo. and died July 23, 2006 at Magnolia Estate Nursing Home in Lafayette. She died peacefully in her sleep. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Saladin; sisters, Lilian Heller Dabbs and Mary Ann Heller and two brothers, Edwin Heller and Richard Heller. She is survived by six nieces and their families; Carol Ferguson of Haymarket, Va., Sandie Parker of Rogers, Ark., Donna Dunlop of Ruston, Mary Brinkman of Lafayette, Claudia Ann Dobbs of Madison, Wis. and Maureen Clements of Fayetteville, N.C. Levinnie S. Duncan Funeral services for Levinnie S. Duncan, 71, of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Florien with Rev. Ray Blanchard officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Duncan was born Nov. 1, 1934, in Many, the daughter of Elmer Richards and Leonie Self Richards. She is survived by her five sons, Tommy Brookshire of Many, Earl Brookshire of Princeton, Terry Brookshire of Zwolle, William Jones of Leesville and Keith Jones of Merryville; three brothers, James Richards of Converse, J.B. Richards of Converse and A.G. Self of Florien; and four sisters, Fay Miller of Many, Doris Mott of Florien, Betty Lewing of Alexandria and Joann Pillows of Grovetown, Texas. Marlene Farris Funeral services for Marlene Farris, 71, of Anacoco will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at the Hornbeck United Pentecostal Church of Hornbeck with Rev. Steve Lora officiating under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Farris passed away Saturday, July 22, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband Alton Farris. She is survived by three sons, David Farris of Leesville, Barry Farris of New Britton, Penn., Mark Farris of Gonzales; four step-sons; one daughter Sondra Walker of Baton Rouge; one brother Billy Wayne Gautreau of Pierre Part; two sisters, Betty Bullion of Baton Rouge and Faye; one brother-in-law, Wayne Farris and wife Kathy; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. July 27, 2006 Cpl. Adam Fargo Cpl. Adam Fargo, United States Army, 22, of Ruckersville was killed in the line of duty serving his country in Iraq Saturday, July 22, 2006. He was born on Feb. 28, 1984 in Frankfort, Germany to Douglas Allen Fargo and Elizabeth Stecher Fargo. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother , Jason Fargo of Atlanta, Ga.; sister, Sarah Fargo of Ruckersville; paternal grandfather, Douglas C. Fargo of Charles Town, WV and maternal grandparents, Lt. Col. (Ret) William F. Stecher and Audrey Stecher of Fredericksburg. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Marie Laura Mae Fargo. A memorial celebration will be held on Saturday, July 29, at William Monroe High School. A graveside service will be held Monday July 31, at Culpeper National Cemetery with military honors to be provided. Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements. July 30, 2006 Nora Kathalise (Kathy Welch) Martin Nora Kathalise (Kathy Welch) Martin passed away peacefully at her home in Daleville, Ala., on Tuesday, July 25, 2006. Kathalise was born Jan. 17, 1952, at the Old War Memorial Hospital in Leesville. Kathalise was preceded in death by her father, Herman Lester Welch; her mother, LaFern Reeks Welch; and three brothers, Lester James Allen Welch, Lawrence Murl Welch and Laired E. (Larry) Welch. A brother, Herman Michael Welch, was born in 1953, but did not survive. She is survived by her loving and caring husband of 24 years, Lt. Col. (U.S. Army Ret.) Jason H. Martin, Jr.; two sons, John Michael Mahalko and his wife, Alicia, and their children, Zachary John and Kathalise Ann, all of Tucson, Ariz., currently based in Sasebo, Japan, with the U.S. Navy, and Paul Brandon Frusha and his wife, Theresa Lynn, and their daughter, Kaya Rain, and son, Rider Sage, all of Enterprise, Ala.; two sisters, Kayla Sue Scott of Leesville and Karole A. Inman and her husband, James H. Inman, of Prairieville; and one brother, C.J. Welch and his wife, Sandy, of Leesville. A memorial service will be held on Oct. 7, 2006, at the Jackson Chapel Church of Christ in Leesville. Herbert Ronnie Harding Services for Ronnie Harding will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Leesville with Rev. Kenneth Michiels officiating. Internment will be at Hill Crest Memorial Cemetery in Bossier City. Ronnie, 63, of Santa Fe, N.M., died Friday, July 7, 2006, with peace and dignity in the home of, and under the loving care of, his daughter, Brandee and husband, Mike, family members and Odyssey Health Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Louvina Harding, and his sister, Carolyn Marie Harding. Survivors include his son, Peter Harding, and grandchildren, Morgan and Jade of Sacramento, Cal.; daughter, Brandee McIntyre and husband, Mike, and grandson, Joseph, of Temecular, Cal.; one brother, Garland Dean Harding and wife, Valeria, of Hayward, Cal.; three sisters, Mary Nell Harding, Frances Moss and husband, Robert, of Leesville and Pamela Maric Harding of Bossier City; great aunt, Irma Jacobs of Lake Charles. Roosevelt “Rebel” Gattis, Sr. Funeral services for Roosevelt “Rebel” Gattis, Sr., 71, will be announced by the Labby Memorial Funeral Home. He passed away Friday, July 28, 2006, in Leesville. Aug. 1, 2006 Robert B. “Bob” Nichols, Sr. Robert B. “Bob” Nichols, Sr., 83, passed away at 2:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 30, 2006, in Guardian House in Lake Charles. He was a veteran of the U.S. He is survived by his wife, Lucille “Lou” Nichols of DeRidder; three sons, Robert D. Nichols, Jr., of San Francisco, Ronald L. Nichols and wife Becky of DeRidder and John R. Nichols and wife, Jennifer, of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. Richmond F. Thweatt officiating. Burial will follow in the Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Justin Rick Suydam Funeral services for Justin Rick Suydam, 26, of Pitkin were held on Saturday, July 29, 2006, at the Glade Baptist Church in Cravens with Rev. Hardy Estes and Russell Devore officiating. Burial followed at the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Justin passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2006, at his residence in Pitkin. Justin was born in Alexandria. He is survived by his son, Justin Blaine Droddy of Pitkin; brother, Henry Wayne Stevens of Pitkin; sister, Nickie Suydam of Pitkin; mother, Donna Kay Lanclos of Pitkin; father, Henry G. Suydam of Pitkin; and maternal grandparents, Lois Smith and her husband, James, of Pitkin. Grady Lewis Fisher Funeral services for Grady Lewis Fisher, 62, will be held a 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006, at the Disciples of Jesus Christ Church in DeRidder. Sevices are under the direction of the Community Mortuary of DeRidder. Kenneth Holt Funeral services for Kenneth Holt, 57, will be announced by the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. He passed away on Monday, July 31, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Aug. 2, 2006 Angeline Travis Smith Angeline Travis Smith, 86, of Leesville died Friday, July 28, 2006, in Webster, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, at the Ellen Burr Baptist Church in Leesville with Rev. Daniel Stafford officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Crosby, Texas. Aug. 3, 2006 Brionna Faith Lisotta Brionna Faith Lisotta, infant daughter of Paul and Amber Lisotta of Ragley, budded on earth to bloom in Heaven on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006. Survivors other than her parents include sister, Madison Lisotta; brother, Keadin Lisotta; grandparents, John and Barbara Lisotta of Ragley, Bobby and Brenda Wileman of Rosepine and Anthony and Tammy Harris of Huntsville, Ala.; great grandparents, Henry Prell of Anacoco, Lester and Eleanor McConaha of Shreveport and John and Greta Miller of Lake Charles; along with a host of aunts, uncles and other family members. Brionna was preceded in death by her great grandmother, Sammie Prell and great grandfather, Willie Burnett, Jr. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Aug. 4, 2006, at 1 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church in Ragley under the direction of the Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Brother Dan Perego will officiate. Burial will follow in the Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley. Pallbearers for the service will be Michael Lisotta and Chance Harris. Lillie King Funeral services for Lillie King, 83, of Leesville will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Robert Eckerle officiating. Burial will follow at the Leesville Memorial Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Ms. King passed away Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006, at the Woodlands Health Care Center in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome King. She is survived by her daughters, Dorothy Williams and Myra King, both of Leesville; brother, Leon Cowans of Jonesboro; sister, Lottee Bowie of Jonesboro; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. August 4, 2006 Angeline Travis Smith Angeline Travis Smith, 86, of Leesville died Friday, July 28, 2006, in Webster, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, at the Ellen Burr Baptist Church in Leesville with Rev. Daniel Stafford officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Walker Funeral Home of Crosby, Texas. Kenneth R. "Kenny" Holt Funeral services for Kenneth R. "Kenny" Holt, 57, of Leesville will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, 2006, in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. John Burns and Durhl R. Davis officiating. Burial will follow at the Leesville Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Holt died on July 31, 2006, at the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was born in Leesville. He was also a veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his three sons, Ryan Holt of Shreveport, Jason Holt of East Grand Forks, Mon., and Kevin Holt of Phoenix, Ariz.; four brothers, Freddie Holt of Leesville, James Holt of Leesville, Don Holt of Austin, Texas, and Larry Holt of Ocean Springs, Miss.; six sisters, Glenda Mayo of Leesville, Marsha Baier of Iowa, Diane Ludwig of Leesville, Cindy Holt of Vicksburg, Miss., Sheila Holt of Leesville and Linda Calderone of Tickfaw; and four grandchildren, Alexis Holt, Austin Holt, Zack Holt and Samantha Holt. August 6, 2006 Grover Goins Funeral services for Grover Goins, 82, of Leesville, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 2006, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Goins passed away Friday, Aug. 4, 2006, at his residence in Leesville. He served eight years in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Quinta Goins of Leesville; his son, Joseph Ray Westmoreland of Crestview, Fla.; his daughters, Rosemary Whalen of Pensacola, Fla. and Ramona Brown of Leesville; brother, Thomas Goins of Anacoco; sister, Myrtle Marze of Anacoco; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Michael "Mike" Wells Funeral services for Michael "Mike" Wells, 50, of Simpson, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7, 2006 in Simpson Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Watts officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Island Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Wells passed away Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006, in Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Mr. Wells is survived by his wife, Mary Wells of Simpson, one daughter, Tina Gilmore of Waco, Texas; one step-daughter, Gail Moise of West Memphis, Ark.; four stepsons, Randy Moise of Memphis, Tenn.; Keith Moise of Helena, Ark., Mark Moise of Wynne, Ark., and Terry Moise of Slagle; his parents, LeRoy and Jean Wells of Gardner; one brother, Marty Wells of Gardner; and all of his grandchildren. August 8, 2006 George Pollard Funeral services for George A. Pollard, 74, of Leesville, were held on Monday, Aug. 7, 2006, in Mt. Olive Baptist Church with Revs. Jimmy Bloodsworth and Dale Poe officiating. Committal services followed in Blue Branch Cemetery under the direction of the White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Pollard entered eternal rest on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, in his residence. He was born on May 10, 1932, in Pitkin to the union of Seth and Betsy Willis Pollard. Preceding him in death were his spouse, Shirley Pollard; parents, Seth and Betsy Pollard; daughter, Peggy Jimenez; and son, Brian Pollard. He is survived by four sons, George, Jr., and wife Edna Pollard of Moreland, Okla., Roy and wife Yvonne Pollard of Pitkin, Don and wife Karen Pollard of Woodward, Okla., and Jerry and wife Linda Pollard of Woodward, Okla.; two daughters, Jeanette Pollard of Leesville and Melony and husband Randal Miller of Woodward, Okla.; 24 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Freddie "Buck" Grant Funeral services for Freddie "Buck" Grant, 58, of Leesville, were held on Monday, Aug. 7, 2006, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Burial followed at Silver Creek Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Grant passed away Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, at his residence in Leesville. He is survived by his brother, Danny Grant of Simpson, and three sisters, Callie (Sis) Grant, Debbie Norman and Marilyn Smith, all of Alexandria. Emma Chaney Funeral services for Emma Chaney, 92, of Rosepine were held on Aug. 5, 2006, at Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Burial followed at Castor Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Chaney passed away on Aug. 4, 2006, at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. She was born in Slagle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Chaney; one son, Elmer Chaney; and one daughter, Thelma Chaney McDonald. She is survived by her sons, L.C. Chaney of Anacoco, Almer Chaney of Knight, Elbert Chaney of Leesville and Clifford Chaney of Rosepine; one daughter, Velma Chaney Self of Rosepine; 19 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. Erika Elaine Howard Graveside services for Erika Elaine Howard, infant daughter of Lashanda Soniat and Clifford Howard of Leesville, will be held at 11 a.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006, at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Leesville. Erika is survived by her parents as well as her maternal grandparents, Leo Soniat of New Orleans and Elaine Soniat of Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home. August 9, 2006 Mitchell White Funeral services for Mitchell R. White, 50, of Whitney, Texas will be held at 10 a.m today, August 8, 2006, at Dixie Baptist Church in Seiper. Burial will follow in Maler Cemetery in Seiper under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. White passed away Sunday, Aug. 6, at his residence in Whitney. He was born and raised in Forest Hill. He is survived by his wife, Carla Hebert White of Whitney; two brothers, Michael A. White of Tucson, Ariz and Calvin “Butch” Lamkin of McComb, Miss; three sisters, Rita White Gauthier of Elmer and Sheil Lamkin and Cynthia Lamkin of Forest Hill and father, Herman A. White of Tioga. James "Buddy" Turner Funeral services for James "Buddy" Turner, 56, of Leesville, will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. A private, family burial will be held at a later date. Mr. Turner was born in Leesville. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Turner of Leesville; son, Charles Lynn Neal of Albuquerque, N.M.; daughter, Amanda Ebarb of Converse; sister, Remonia Palos of Kentucky; father, Bill Turner of Leesville; mother, Jewel Candrell of Leesville; and two grandchildren. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Clarence Wayne "C.W." Maxie, Sr. Funeral services for Clarence Wayne "C.W." Maxie, Sr., 58, of Homer will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006, at the Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder with Bro. Don McCormick officiating. Burial will follow at the Good Hope Cemetery in Singer under the direction of the Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Maxie passed away Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, in Homer. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence A. Maxie. He is survived by his wife, Jeannie Maxie of Homer, mother, Vera Savell of Hornbeck; sons, Clarence (Bubba Wayne) Maxie, Jr., and Joshua Warden, both of DeRidder; daughter, Ruth Tolar of Killington, Vt.; step-daughter, Paula Ashworth of Galveston, Texas; brothers, Jerry Maxie of Tulsa, Okla, LeRoy Maxie of Pineville and Raymond "Bones" Maxie of Hornbeck; sisters, Mary Sharp of DeRidder and Joyce Erwin of Hornbeck; four grandchildren, four step-grandchildren. August 10, 2006 Curtis Norwood Smith Curtis Norwood Smith - age 85 years, six months and seven days - was born on the first day of February, 1921, and was married to Dorothy Atchison Smith for 52 years (Sept. 25, 1954). His services were held on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006, at the Old Anacoco Baptist Church in Leesville with Bro. E. J. Bradshaw officiating. Burial followed in the Self Cemetery in Leesville. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by parents Flemon Tine and Laura Stephens Smith; brothers, James Reginald Smith and Fern Smith; and sisters, Nina Talbert, Nona Nessmith and Mildred Welch. His survivors include his wife of 52 years, Dorothy Atchison Smith of Leesville; sister-in-law, Ila Smith; nieces, Kathleen Giddings of Tioga, Dorothy Talbert of Leesville, Regina and Gene Brickhouse of Alexandria, Clarice and Norman Hovdet of Leesville, Janelle Mead of San Antonio, Texas, Judy Shaw of Houston, Gloria Bolton of Anacoco and Laura Kay and Michael Hollingsed of El Paso, Texas; nephews, LaVerne Smith of Leesville, Lydon and Dorothy Smith of Leesville, Shelby and Mary Lea Smith of Florien, J.C. Welch and Sondra of Hot Springs Village, Ark.; a very special extended family, Dianne and Cliff and family, Don and Judy McRae and family, Priscilla and Lloyd Handorf and family, William and Pat McRae and family and Stephen and Becky Cavanaugh; and very special friends, Peter, Jane and Jessica Tebbetts. He served 20 years in the U.S. Army. He entered the service Nov. 28, 1942. He served during World War II in the European Theater. Emma Chaney Funeral services for Emma Chaney, 92, of Rosepine were held on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, at Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Burial followed at Castor Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Chaney passed away on Aug. 4, 2006, at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. She was born in Slagle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Chaney; son, Elmer Chaney; daughter, Thelma Chaney McDonald; and grandson, James David Chaney. She is survived by her sons, L.C. Chaney of Anacoco, Almer Chaney of Knight, Jimmy Chaney of Knight, Elbert Chaney of Leesville and Clifford Chaney of Rosepine; daughter, Velma Chaney Self of Rosepine; 19 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. Gregory Hill, Sr. A wake service for Gregory Hill, Sr., of Port Arthur, Texas, will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006, at Hannah Funeral Home, 3727 Lewis Drive, in Port Arthur, Texas. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, 2006, at New Mount Olive Baptist Church in Grosse Tete under the direction of the A. Wesley Funeral Home. Gregory was born on March 3, 1948, in New Orleans to Louis Hill, Jr., and Alverda Myers Hill. He departed this life on Aug. 1, 2006, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas. He was married to Phyllis McLaughlin Hill. He leaves his memories to be cherished by his wife, Phyllis Hill of Port Arthur, Texas; two daughters, Gelisha Howard of Leesville and Lanice H. Robinson of Virginia; one son, Gregory Hill, Jr., of New Orleans; two step-daughters, Felicia Davison and Patrice Claude of Houston; 12 grandsons, eight granddaughters; his parents, Louis and Alverda Hill of New Orleans. August 11, 2006 Carleton Lewis LeDoux Jr. Funeral Mass was held for Carleton Lewis LeDoux Jr., 44, at Iglesia Don Basco in San Jose, Costa Rica with interment at St. Anthony Cemetery in Lake Arthur. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Leesville at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 17, 2006. LeDoux was a former resident of Leesville, died recently in Costa Rica. Carl leaves behind to mourn his death and cherish his memory his wife and son, Belle and Christopher LeDoux of San Jose, Costa Rica; parents, Robert and Margie Beurmann of Leesville and Mr. and Mrs. Carl LeDoux Sr., of Fla.; brother Arthur M. LeDoux of Fla.; sister, brother-in-law and nephew, Teresa, Jim and Dylan Balestraci of Waynesville, Mo., and adoptive brother and his family Duane, Mary, Marcus and Erik Hollers of Visalia, Calif. August 13, 2006 Calvin Hayden Curtis, Jr. Calvin Hayden Curtis, Jr., 74, was born April 13, 1932, in Austin, Texas, to Calvin Hayden and Mary Simmons Curtis. Mr. Curtis went to be with his Lord on Aug. 10, 2006, in San Antonio, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Curtis was preceded in death his parents and his brother, Charles Curtis. He is survived by his loving wife, Patsy R. Curtis; two daughters, Mitsi Johnson (Gene) and Li Nelson (Mike); one son, Walter Curtis (Manuela); one sister, Irby Slaughter (Bob); one brother, Harry Curtis, sister-in-law, Joann Bennett; 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. August 15, 2006 Mary Thompson Funeral services for Mary Lavonia Tilton Thompson, 48, of Pitkin will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006 in Occupy #2 Baptist Church in Pitkin with Rev. Michael Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Occupy #2 Cemetery in Pitkin, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Thompson entered eternal rest on Saturday, Aug. 12 in Rapides Regional Medical Center of Alexandria. She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Rocky Thompson; two sons, Rodney Thompson and Dusty Thompson and his wife Shirley; one daughter, Rhonda Stokes and husband Tyson, all of Pitkin; one brother, Irvin Tilton and his wife Kathy of DeRidder; three sisters, Donna Abel and husband Perry of Pitkin, Lena Boggs and husband Webster of Sugartown and Judy Ledford of College Station, Texas and two grandchildren, Kelsey Thompson and Joel Thompson, both of Pitkin. Rev. Leon S. Poe Funeral services for Rev. Leon S. Poe, 82, of LaCamp, were held Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. B.G. Dyes and Ronnie Parks officiating. Burial followed in the Ebenezer Cemetery in Hicks under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Poe died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, in Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby; parents, Robert A. and Lucy Brack Poe; four brothers, Lloyd, W.C., J.T. and Willard; and two sisters, Lula and Christine. He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Miriam Poe of LaCamp, Paul and Donnis Poe of Hicks and Don Poe of LaCamp; one daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and John Cheney of Otis; two brothers, Raymond Poe of Lake Charles and Ray Poe of Al Cohon, Calif., two sisters, Mrs. Faye Chapman of Pasadena, Texas and Mrs. Estelle Miller of Hicks; grandchildren, Missy and Eric Neal, Dale and Marlene Poe, Anna and Willie Daigle, April, Brad, Amy and Cam Florendo, Jacklyn and Richard Bailes, Chad, Jeremy and Heather; and great grandchildren, Todd, Elizabeth, Ryan, Macy, Michael and Ainsley. Huey P. Kirkpatrick Funeral services for Huey P. Kirkpatrick, 79, of Hicks, will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006, in Flactor Baptist Church with Rev. Huey Haymon officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Kirkpatrick died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, in the Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his son, Travis Kirkpatrick, parents; W.l. and Ocie Kirkpatrick; brothers, Nelie and Artie Kirkpatrick; and sisters, Pearl Jeane, Beaula Ivey, Cassie Goodman and Callie Goleman. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary Lorene Kirkpatrick; son, Kenneth Kirkpatrick; daughters, Mary Nell Boswell and Charlotte Gonzales; brother, W.D. Strickland; and six grandchildren. August 16, 2006 Betty Louise Munson Beeson Betty Louise Munson Beeson entered her heavenly home on Aug. 14, 2006, at her home in Pitkin. Mrs. Beeson was born on Sept. 15, 1923, in Beaumont, Texas, to Robert and Bethel Mook Munson. She is survived by Frank J. Beeson, her husband of 65 years; son, Frank Jefferson Beeson of Moss Bluff; two daughters, JoAnn (Earl) Owen of Lake Charles and Donna Chloe (Randy) Boudreaux of Westlake; special niece, Linda Gail (Harry) Saucier of Westlake, and special nephew, Joseph Beeson of Pitkin; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Alice Tiner, her brother, James Noble, and one grandson, Ryan Neil Owen. The celebration of her life will be at First Baptist Church of Pitkin on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006, at 10 a.m. with Revs. Faron Owen and Brian Thurman officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Deanna Feazel Lutz Graveside services for Deanna Feazel Lutz, 44, of Bossier City, will be held Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006, at 10 a.m. in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder with Rev. Mike McLaurin officiating. She is survived by her husband, Brent W. Lutz of Bossier City; parents, John and Imogene Feazel of DeRidder; sisters, Cindy (Eddie) Funderburg or Ardmore, Okla., and Mary (Dennis) Scotka of Pipe Creek, Texas. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Andrew Austin Byrd Funeral services for Andrew Austin Byrd, 89, of Hornbeck, will take place at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006, at the Bible Baptist Church in Hornbeck. Burial will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of the Warren Meadows Funeral Home of Many. Mr. Byrd passed away on Aug. 14, 2006. August 17, 2006 James "Kenneth" Harper Funeral services for Rosepine Mayor James "Kenneth" Harper, 72, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18, 2006 at the First Baptist Church of Rosepine with Revs. Charles Best, Lloyd Carroll and Delbert Isbell officiating. Interment will follow in Rosepine Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Harper passed away Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006 at Beauregard Hospital in DeRidder. He was born on Dec. 4, 1933 to the union of Kennie Reid Harper and Myrtis Mae Wyatt Harper in Dry Creek. He is preceded in death by his parents, Kennie Reid Harper and Myrtis M. Wyatt Harper. Those left behind to cherish his memory include his wife, Evelyn Burrow Harper; sister, Janice Harper and husband James and one brother, William Kelly Harper. Ronald Dale Wisby Funeral services for Ronald Dale Wisby, 59, of Leesville, will be held at 10 a.m. today, Aug. 17, 2006 in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Wisby Cemetery in Cravens, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Wisby died Tuesday, Aug. 15, at his residence in Leesville. He is survived by three sons, Steven Hunter of Tennessee, Loren Wisby and Andrew Gilland, both of Leesville; five daughters, Jessica Gilland, Latasha Tyson, Jennifer Gilland, all of Leesville, and Kosan Stevison and Brandy Berry, both of Evans; four brothers, Fred and Thomas Wisby, both of DeRidder, Willard Wisby of Mississippi, and J.C. Wisby of Tulsa, Okla.; two sisters, Bernice Burgess of Longville and Nona Cole of Pitkin; and 12 grandchildren. August 20, 2006 Adrienne Self Bordelon Funeral services for Adrienne Self Bordelon, 77, of Leesville, were held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006, at Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Mrs. Bordelon died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006, in Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her parents, John L. and Alice Bonds Self. Mrs. Bordelon is survived by her daughter, Susie Cormier of Hampton, Va.; four sisters, Alva Mae Johnston of Springfield, Ill., Maxine Walters, of Harrison, Ark., Marcella Cole of Deville and Mary Foster of Madera, Calif.; and three grandchildren. August 23, 2006 George Herman Lee Funeral services for George Herman Lee, 71, of Hemphill, Texas, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, at the Macedonia Baptist Church in Hemphill with Dr. Freddie Wilson, Rev. Joe Gilbert and Rev. Mario Osby officiating. Burial will follow in the Macedonia Baptist Cemetery under the direction of the Starr Funeral Home of Hemphill. Mr. Lee passed away on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, in Leesville. He was born on March 21, 1935, in Many. He was preceded in death by his sister, DeElla Pratt. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Lee of Hemphill; son, Stephen Lee of Hemphill; daughters, Shannon Lee of Hemphill and Sequinn Quillman (George) of Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany; brothers, Jethro Lee, Jr., (Lillian) of Liberty, Texas, and Henry Lee (Tina) of Los Angeles; sister, Silvia Williams (Ernest) of Many; and grandchildren, Austin J. Lee and Aislinn Lee. James Edward Hall Funeral services for James Edward Hall, 33, of Rosepine will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. Walter Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in the Rosepine Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. After college, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. James is survived by his father, Robert L. Hall, Jr., of Rosepine; three brothers, Robert L. Hall, III., of Manhattan, Kan., Lanson R. Hall of Darmstadt, Germany, and John G. Hall of Erie, Kan.; and two sisters, Susan and Sandra Stephens, both of Rosepine. Ret. Master Sgt. George W. Daniels Funeral services for Retired Master Sgt. George W. Daniels, 77, of DeRidder will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2006, at the Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder with Revs. Alvin Peters and Alfred Holmes officiating. Burial will follow at the Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of the Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Daniels is survived by his wife, Jennie Daniels of DeRidder; and two daughters, Janice and Cheryal Spady, both of Union City, Ga. August 25, 2006 Martin Rogers Funeral services for Martin Rogers, 90, of Leesville, will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Burial will follow in Leesville Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Rogers passed away Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, at Rosepine Retirement and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Sept. 29, 1915 in Rochester, N.Y. During the Depression, he joined the Conservation Corps and went to Idaho. After leaving the CCs, he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he met and married Zelda Nadine Hart. He was in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was preceded in death by one younger sister, Rose Lisson; his first wife, Zelda Nadine Rogers; and his second wife, Maxine Rogers. He is survived by his son, Shelly Rogers and wife, Jenny; grandchildren, Michael Rogers, Zelda Rogers and Chance Rogers; and close friend Raymond Moses and family. August 29, 2006 Donnie D. Shankle Funeral services for Donnie D. Shankle, 59, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2006, at the Canaan Baptist Church in Leesville with Rev. Ricky Wead officiating. Burial will follow in the Canaan Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Shankle passed away on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was born in Rosepine. He is survived by his wife, Debra Shankle of Leesville; sons and daughters-in-law, Justin and Christy Shankle of Sunset, Joshua Shankle of Jackson, Brandon Hillman of Lafayette and Byran and Terra Hillman of Moss Bluff; one grandchild, Justin Bram Shankle, I.; and family friend, Kelly Romero and her children, Paige Romero and Zoey Higginbotham. Yvonne DeLacerda Fontenot Funeral services for Yvonne DeLacerda Fontenot, 70, of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2006, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Emmanuel Cemetery in Chopin under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. A Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29. Ms. Fontenot passed away Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006, at the Southwest Hospital in Lafayette. She was born in Chopin. She was preceded in death by her husbnad, Howard H. Fontenot, Sr.; son, Richard L. Fontenot; and brother, Charles Delbert DeLacerda. She is survived by her sons, Dennis H. Fontenot of Tucson, Ariz., Darrell W. Fontenot of Waco, Texas; Howard H. Fontenot, Jr., of Rosepine and Charles G. Fontenot of Buna, Texas; daughters, Lecia F. Carnahan of Opelousas and Teresa M. Fontenot O'Dell of Devil Swamp; brother, Dale. M. DeLacerda of Devil Swamp; sisters, Peggy Jean Sellers of Anacoco, Emily Grace Sellers of Anacoco, Trina Dianne Hall of Crocker and Debra Kay Ellzey of Comrade; 13 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. August 30, 2006 Norma Flora Kelly Funeral services for Norma Flora Kelly, 73, of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Leesville with Father Juan Razo officiating. Burial will follow at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Kelly passed away Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, at the LSU Medical Center in Shreveport. She was born in Verona, Italy. She is survived by her sons, David and Albert Kelly, both of Leesville; daughters, Linda Conner of Leavenworth, Kansas, and Rosemary Durman of Colorado Springs, Colo.; sister, Fedora Felicini of Verona, Italy, and two grandchildren. Hugh Andrews Winfree, Sr Hugh Andrews Winfree, Sr, went to glory to meet his wife, Daisy, at 9 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006, in a local hospital. Survivors include his daughters, Paula Grimes of La Mirada, Calif., Clara Colvin and her husband, Jack, of Sulphur and Ruth Winfree of Metairie; sons, Daniel Curtis Winfree and his wife, Deborah, of Sulphur, Hugh Andrews (Andy) Winfree, Jr., and his wife Bekki of Bellville, Texas, and Paul David Winfree of Springwater, N.Y.; sister, Sharon Winfree and her husband, Pat Mahoney, of Fort Collins, Colo.; 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Daisy Lou Beltz Winfree. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30, in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Burial will be in the Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Versie T. Woods Funeral services for Versie T. Woods will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006, in the Simpson Church of God with Rev. Terry Adams and Lloyd Handorf officiating. Burial will follow in the Welcome Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Woods, 86, of Leesville, died Monday, Aug. 28, 2006, in the Woodlands Health Care Center in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Clarence “Casey” Woods; parents, Irving and Lula Bennett Temple; brothers, Adron and Aubrey Temple; and sister, Huglene Martin. She is survived by two daughters, Connie Earl and Judy Body, both of Leesville; brother, Roy Temple of Port Arthur, Texas; sister, Dorothy Baugh of Leesville; grandchildren, Belinda Bodie, Charles “Casey” Bodie and Gerald Cochran; and three great grandchildren, Wesley, Austin and Kaylee. September 1, 2006 Lynn Edward Lenard Funeral services for Lynn Edward Lenard were held Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, in the chapel of DeBerry Funeral Directors in Denton, Texas. Longtime friend Dr. Theresa McConnell-Switzer officiated. Burial followed at Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton. Lynn was born Jan. 8, 1953, on the island of Guam to proud parents O.E. and Gladys (Stephens) Lenard. Those left behind to cherish his memory include his wife of 31 years, Glenda; a son, Len; two daughters, Deborah and Ashley; and one grandson, Adrian; all of the Denton/Fort Worth area. Also surviving him are his mother, Gladys; and sisters, Bertha Moulton and Lisa Moore, all of Pickering. He was preceded in death by his father, O.E. Lenard, and sister, Deborah. A memorial will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, at Cooper Baptist Church. Addie Kemp Morrison Funeral services for Mrs. Addie Kemp Morrison will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, in Big Hammock Baptist Church in Leander with Rev. Harlis Meylian officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Leander under the direction of Rush Funeral Home in Oakdale. Mrs. Morrison, 81,was born on Feb. 16, 1925, and entered eternal rest on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2006, in her residence with her family near her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Isabelle Wellman Kemp, three brothers, and three sisters. Survivors include her loving husband of 63 years, Eddard L. Morrison of Leander; two sons, Clarence Lee Morrison and his wife, Jimmie Rose Price Morrison of Hineston and Alva L. Morrison and his wife, Bonnie Thacker, of Leander; two grandchildren, Thomas A. Morrison and his wife, Sheila Bass and Kimberly Busby Rhymes and her husband, Mark S. Rhymes, all of Leander, and two great-grandchildren, Tylee Busby and Carrie Morrison, both of Leander. September 3, 2006 Glenn Ray Hunnicutt Funeral services for Glenn Ray Hunnicutt, 63, of Hicks were held on Monday, Sept., 4, 2006, in Ebenezer Cemetery Chapel in Hicks with Rev. Lorraine Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Ebenezer Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Hunnicutt died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, in Rosepine Retirement and Rehabilitation Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen; father, Victor Allen Hunnicutt; and sister, Patricia Land. He is survived by his children, Rodney Hunnicutt of Anacoco and Lori Allen and Patricia Hunnicutt, both of Hicks; his mother, Maudie Hunnicutt of Hicks; and six grandchildren. September 5, 2006 L.D. “Lindy” Allen Funeral services for L.D. “Lindy” Allen, 76, of DeRidder will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2006, in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder. Burial will follow in the Rosepine Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Allen died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2006, in Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. He was born in Wapanucka, Okla. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Wilda Allen of DeRidder, son, Gary Allen of Lake Charles; daughters, Linda (Charlie) Jones and Gail (Joe) Weaver, both of Rosepine; brothers, Jack Allen of Anaheim Hills, Cal., Kenny Allen of Abilene, Kan., Leon Allen of Casa Grande, Ariz., and LeRoy Allen of Burkeville, Texas; sister, Georgia Corbello of Lake Charles; five grandchildren, Michelle Jones Bowie, Stafanie Jones Wright, Daniel Jones, Joe Weaver, Jr., and Leslie Weaver Williams; and six great grandchildren. Ray Nonnemaker Funeral services for Ray Nonnemaker, 65, of DeRidder were held Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, at the Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder with Rev. June Song officiating. Burial followed at the Beauregard Cemetery. Mr. Nonnemaker passed away Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006, in DeRidder. He was retired from the United States Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Song Nonnemaker of DeRidder, and daughter, Sherry Holmes of White Plain, Ky. September 6, 2006 Marcie Carroll Funeral services for Marcie Carroll, 36, of Merryville will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Bush officiating. Mrs. Carroll passed away Friday, Sept. 1, 2006. She was born in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Carroll is survived by her husband, Raife V. Carroll of Merryville; three sons, Nicolas Torres, Paul Miller, III., and Jeremy Miller, all of Merryville; one sister, Jennifer Troelsch of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and parents, Robert and Sharon Troelsch, both of Colorado Springs. September 7, 2006 William C. Bassham Funeral services for William C. Bassham, 72, of Anacoco will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2006 at the Beech Grove Congregational Methodist Church in Anacoco with a Chaplain from Fort Polk officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, with Masonic and Full Military Honors, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. Bassham died Saturday, Sept. 2, at his residence. He was a retired Master Sergeant with 22 and one half years of service. He is survived by his wife Linda Bassham of Anacoco; Wendy Marcell Hopkins of Parker Colo. and Debra Lee Guill of Houston, and four grandchildren. September 10, 2006 Anna Lorene Watts Bailey Anna Lorene Watts Bailey died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006, at the Woodlands Health Care Center in Leesville. Mrs. Bailey was preceded in death by her mother, Alda Ellzey Watts, and father, Clarence Nicholas Watts. She is survived by her husband, Truman Bailey; two sons, Jim Williams and wife, Penny, and Pat Williams and wife, Donna; one sister, Joy McBride; one niece, Deborah McBride; and three nephews, Richard McBride, Tom McBride and Wayne McBride. Her grandchildren are Brandon Williams, Brock Williams, Jason Williams and Jana Williams and her great granddaughters are Ali Williams and Campbell Williams. Mrs. Bailey's step-children are Diane Shaw, Ronnie Bailey and Gary Bailey. Also included in Mrs. Bailey's survivors is a large extended family of step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren, Theresa Bailey, Shawn Reynolds, Thad Bailey, Lisa Bailey, Cheyenne Shaw, Clay Baker, Savannah Shaw, James Reynolds, Pierce Reynolds, Colt Reynolds and Alexis Suderland. Mrs. Bailey was born July 11, 1925, in El Dorado, Ark. A private memorial service will be held for the family at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, at 2 p.m. Betty Rae Murray Funeral services for Betty Rae Murray, 67, of Leesville, were held on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, at First United Pentecostal Church in Leesville with Rev. M.C. Green officiating. Burial followed in Pine Hill Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Ms. Murray passed away Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006, at her residence in Leesville. She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. She is survived by eight brothers, Jerry Murray of Rayville, Earl Murray of West Monroe, Shelby Murray of Vicksburg, Jim Murray of Brandon, Miss., Charles Murray of Pearl, Miss., and Bud Murray of Illinois; and one sister, Rachel Toney of Leesville. Steven Andrew West Steven Andrew West, 48, died in Evergreen, Colo. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. September 12, 2006 Cora L. Tumminello Funeral services for Cora L. Tumminello will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006, in St. Michael's Catholic Church Center with Father Kenneth Michiels officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Tumminello, 92, of Leesville died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, in Woodlands Health Care Center in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert “Buck” Tumminello; parents, Francis and Florence Bordelon LaCour; brothers and sisters. She is survived by her four children, Frances Tumminello Reidy and husband, Francis J., of Edgetown, Md., A.J. Tumminello and wife, Sandra, of Yorktown, Va., Elize Tumminello Howerton and husband, Bill, of Leesville and Suzanne Tumminello Johnson and husband, Roger, of Cypress, Texas; 12 grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren. Ray Malcolm Addison, Sr. Funeral services for Ray Malcolm Addison, Sr., 81, of Anacoco, were held on Monday, Sept. 11, 2006, at Beach Grove Congregational Methodist Church in Anacoco with Bro. Derrick Addison and Rev. I.D. Noble officiating. Burial followed in Beach Grove Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Addison died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, in his residence in Anacoco. He is survived by his sons, Ray Addison and wife, Ruby, of Mt. View, Ark., Derrick Addison and wife, Karen, of Anacoco, and Ricky Addison of Anacoco; daughters, Linda Langston and husband, Fred, of Leesville, and Sherrill Addison of Anacoco; brother, Don Addison of Anacoco; sisters, Nettie Jean Taylor of Anacoco and Wanda Franklin of Beaumont, Texas; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Trenton Daniel Haymon Graveside services for Trenton Daniel Haymon, infant son of Kenny and Jessica Haymon, were held on Monday, Sept. 11, 2006, with Rev. Morris Goins and Wesley Jackson officiating. Interment was held in the Mt. Bethel Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Trenton was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Donald Dailey. Survivors include his parents; paternal grandparents, Earl and Linda Haymon of Leesville; maternal grandmother, Roxanne Dailey of Pickering; and maternal great-grandparents, Alfred and Ethel Guillory of Pickering. September 13, 2006 Wilbur Milton Roberts Funeral services for Wilbur Milton Roberts, 78, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, at the Pine Hill Baptist Church in Leesville with Revs. Gil Arthur and Durhl Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Roberts passed away, Monday, Sept. 11, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital. He was a Merchant Marine, a U.S. veteran. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mauren Roberts of Leesville; son, Ronald Roberts, Sr., of Leesville, daughter, Wilma Louise Freshwater of Madison, Miss.; sister, Anna Bell Lewis of DeRidder; and eight grandchildren. John A. Killian, Jr. Funeral services for John A. Killian, Jr., 62, of Leesville will be announced by the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Killian died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, at his residence in Leesville. September 15, 2006 CW4 Retired Melbourne “Buzz” Wilhelm Funeral services for CW4 Ret. Melbourne “Buzz” Wilhelm, 71, of Leesville, will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. Gil Arthur and Rev. Ernest Jarrell, Chaplain, officiating. Burial will follow at Canaan Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Wilhelm died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006, at Health South Hospital in Alexandria after a two-month battle with the West Nile Virus. He was a Vietnam Veteran with a Bronze Star. He is survived by his wife, Ann Wilhelm of Leesville; five daughters, Sheila, Sheri and Sharon Wilhelm, all of Leesville, Sandra Hays and husband, Wade, of Mendenhall, Miss., and Susan Holbrook and husband, Rex, of Leesville; one brother, Robert Wilhelm and wife, Marlene, of Sparks, Wis.; two sisters, Beverly Dahl and husband, Norman, of Deer Field, Wis., and Rita Douglas of Deer Field, Wis.; grandchildren, Lisa Marie Degley (Josh), Heather Ann Holbrook, Melanie Hays, Daniel Hays, Melissa Hays, Paul, Danielle, William, Rechard, MyKayla, and Joshua; and one granddog, “My Sweet Puppy, Katie.” Jay W. Johnson Jay W. Johnson, 85, passed into the presence of his Lord on Sept. 4, 2006 in Las Cruces, N.M. He was born to Louis and DeLaney Johnson on Aug. 15, 1921, in Johnsonville. Jay was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and one sister. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Charlene Johnson, and son, Russell P. Johnson of Las Cruces, N.M. Also surviving Jay are his adopted children, Ron and Carolyn Stafford of Chama, N.M. and adopted grandson, Kevin Stafford of Dallas, Texas. Two sisters and several nieces and nephews survive Jay, including Kenneth Johnson and Arlene Cook, both of Johnsonville, with whom he talked everyday. Mr. Johnson served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Jay was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a Shriner. Services were on Friday, Sept. 8, 2006 in the Santa Fe National Cemetery with full military and Masonic honors. Arrangements were under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service of Santa Fe, N.M. LeRoy Wells Funeral services for LeRoy Wells will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, in the Simpson Church of God with Rev. Terry Adams officiating. Burial with full military graveside honors will follow in the Pine Island Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Wells, 72, of Gardner died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006, in the Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He was a retired master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, having served in the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Wells, and his parents, Elias and Celia Lee Wells. He is survived by his wife, Jean Wells of Gardner; son and daughter-in-law, Marty and Kathy Wells of Gardner; brother Charles Wells of DeRidder; two sisters, Bonnie Calhoun of Pineville and Sue Roberts of West Monroe; grandchildren, Brandon Wells, Kalyn Wells, Jesse Wells and Tina Gilmore; and great grandchild, Austin Gilmore. September 17, 2006 Joann Arrington Perry Funeral services for Joann Arrington Perry, 74, of Many will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, 2006 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Revs. Bobby Franklin and Titus Pruitt officiating. Burial will follow in the Ebenezer Cemetery in Florien under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Perry passed away Thursday, Sept. 14, at Sabine Medical Center in Many. She is survived by one brother, Wallace R. Arrington of Florien; three sisters, Ana Bell Jordan of Florien, Marguerite Hughes of Leesville and Vergia Pardee of Cleveland, Texas; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. September 19, 2006 Dorothy Baker Funeral services for Dorothy M. Baker, 84, of Leesville were held Monday, Sept. 18, 2006, at Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Walter Dixon officiating. Burial followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Baker passed away Sept. 14, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Margaret Ann Reynolds. She is survived by one daughter, Dona Dixon of Anacoco; nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. September 20, 2006 Alden “Ray” Jagneaux Mr. Alden Jagneaux passed away at his residence on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, at the age of 65. He was born in Lawtell on Aug. 4, 1941. He served in the Army from 1959-1969. He is survived by his wife, Kunigunda Jagneaux; two daughters, Linda Davis of Sunset and Mary Smith of Leesville; son, Robert Jagneaux of Leesville; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren; three brothers, Ferdie Jagneaux, Lawrence Jagneaux and Marshall Jagneaux, all of Opelousas; three sisters, Versie Briscoe of Lafayette, Ruth Boudreaux of Lawtell and Judy Poulet of Opelousas. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Naomi Knight-Hodson Soldotna, Alaska, resident Naomi “Martha” (Nelson) Knight-Hodson, 50, while surrounded by family and friends, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, following a 20-month battle with small cell lung cancer at the Central Peninsula General Hospital in Soldotna. A celebration of Martha's life and memorial potluck will be held at 5 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006 at AmVets Post 4 in the Red Diamond Center in Soldotna. Martha was born Oct. 11, 1955, in Fort Hood, Texas. Martha was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Wade Nelson, and is survived by her daughters, Tish Rogers of Kirkland, Wash., Melissa Knight-Gowen of Soldotna, Alaska, and Elisha Billings of Kenai, Alaska; son, Mark Knight of Walla Walla, Wash.; sister, Cora Targonsky of Kenai, Alaska; mother, Margaret Nelson of Kenai, Alaska; and grandmother, Naomi Arrington of Scottsburg, Ind. Mother Cora Hadnott Jackson Funeral services for Mother Cora Hadnott Jackson, 83, of DeRidder, will be at noon on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006, at Norris Memorial C.O.G.I.C. in DeRidder, 501 East North St., Elder Henry Taylor, Sr. Pastor. The Rev. Alcine Cooper will officiate and Rev. James Piper Jr. will deliver the eulogy. Mother Cora Hadnott Jackson passed into the presence of her Lord at a local hospital, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006. Survivors include her three daughters, Carolyn Bailey of Houston, Texas, Audrey Mayes of DeRidder and Sharon Stewart of DeRidder; seven sons, James Hadnott Jr. of DeSoto, Texas, Joseph Hadnott of DeRidder, Bobby Hadnott of Sugarland, Texas, Moses Hadnott of Decatur, Ga., Roy Hadnott of Player Vista, Calif., John Hadnott of Missouri City, Texas and Archie Hadnott; her sister, Olivia Sanders of DeRidder; her brother, Judge Hillard of Inglewood, Calif.; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. September 21, 2006 Victoria Anderson Funeral services for Victoria Anderson, 58, of Simpson will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, 2006 at Simpson Baptist Church in Simpson with Rev. Paul Watts officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Homes of Leesville. Ms. Anderson passed away Tuesday, Sept. 19, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was born in Beaumont, Texas, but was a resident of Simpson. She is survived by her companion, Thomas C. Harrison of Simpson and cousins, Donald Owens of Simpson, Lea Duvall of Simpson, Bobby Gordy of Simpson, Delma Owens of New York, Judy Hill of Arlington, Texas and J.B. Oakes of Vidor, Texas. September 22, 2006 Katrina Michelle Holt Conn Racca Funeral services for Katrina Racca (Jan. 16, 1979-Sept. 19, 2006) will be held on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, at 2 p.m. in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville. She is survived by her two children, Catlin Paige and Bradey Earl Conn, Jr., of Leesville; her husband, Davey Racca of Lafayette; mother and step-father, Robert E. and Linda Granger Landry of Carlyss; grandmother, Ann Granger of Carlyss; grandfather and step-grandmother, Belin and Judy Landry of Basile; sisters, Christi Creighton and husband, Casey, of North Dakota, April Holt of Carlyss, Robin Landry of Lake Charles; brother, Ryan Landry of Lake Charles; and nephew, Chase Danielle Creighton of North Dakota. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Hollice Holt; and grandparents, Joe and Essie Holt, Wilson Granger and Wanda Landry. Gladys Brown Funeral services for Gladys Brown, 72, of Leesville will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, 2006, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. Joseph Garner officiating. Burial will follow at Leesville Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Ms. Brown passed away Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was born in DeQuincy. She is survived by her very special friend, Lillie Garner and family of Leesville; and one niece, Louise Dunlap. September 24, 2006 Sheila East Funeral services for Sheila East were held Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006, at Cooper Baptist Church with Rev. Edgar Evans officiating. Burial followed in Oak Forest Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. She was preceded in death by her father, Earl Poppell, and her husband, William “Red” East. She is survived by her two sons, Earl East of Leesville and Timothy East of Dallas; daughter, Frances Franklin of Leesville; mother, Marilyn Poppell of Jesup, Ga.; brother, Zane Poppell of Englewood, Fla.; and three grandchildren. September 26, 2006 Harry Elliott, Sr. Funeral services for Harry Elliott, Sr., 75, of DeRidder, will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006, at Calvary Baptist Church in Junction with Pastor Jim Miers and Rev. Larry Lafluer officiating. Burial will follow at Cannon Cemetery in Junction under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Elliott died Monday, Sept. 18, 2006, in DeRidder. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Elliott of Junction; sons, Harris Elliott, Jr., Tim Elliott of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., Dalton Elliott of Cottontown, Tenn., Jesse R. Elliott of Junction and Daniel Elliott of Junction; daughter, Katie McGee of Junction; sister, Grace Harrison of Laeland, Fla.; and five grandchildren. Hattie Pope Hattie Lucille Pope Passed away on Sept. 24, 2006, at the Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria. Services will be held at Hixson Chapel under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville at 2 p.m. on Sept. 26. Officiating will be Rev. Terry Adams of the Simpson Church of God and Rev. Paul Watts of Simpson Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Silver Creek Cemetery on Hwy. 117. She was preceded in death by her husband, Capt. Joseph Pope, Sr.; brothers, Willie Stephens, Dan Stephens, Jr., Cecil Stephens, Billy Stephens and Clifford Stephens; and parents, Dan and Anna Stephens. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Joe Pope of Simpson; daughter, Pat Mitchell of Santa Fe, Tenn.; brother, Gene Stephens of Benton; sister, Wanda Roth of Colorado Springs, Col.; six grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren. Myrtle Mable Gilman Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Mable Gilman, 86, of Leesville, will be held at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 26, in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Graham officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Gillman died Sept. 22, 2006, in Lafayette. September 27, 2006 John Jefferson McBee A graveside, Shriners service for John Jefferson McBee, 85, of Rosepine will be held at 1:15 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, 2006, at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. McBee died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006, at Byrd Hospital in Leesville. He was born in Sulphur Spring, Texas. He had served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma J. McBee. He is survived by his brother, Marshall McBee of Cheyenne, Wis., nephew, George Dhane of Leesville and other nieces and nephews. Natile Gibson Sanders Funeral services for Natile Gibson Sanders, 103, of Hornbeck will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006, at the Grace Assembly of God Church in Hornbeck with Rev. Steve Day officiating. Burial will follow in the Prewitt's Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Ms. Sanders died Monday, Sept. 26, 2006, in the Oak Grove Nursing Home in Groves, Texas. She was born in Evangeline. She is survived by one son, Carroll Gibson of Pickering; one daughter, Norma Ridgeway of Port Arthur, Texas, 13 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, 45 great-great grandchildren and five great-great-great grandchildren. September 28, 2006 Carlie Breanne Watts Graveside services for infant Carlie Breanne Watts will be held at 10 a.m. Sept. 29, 2006 at the Old Leesville Cemetery on Mechanic St. in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Watts died Wednesday, Sept. 27, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She is survived by her parents, Jamie and Janet Watts of Hornbeck; brother, Owen Watts of Hornbeck; two sisters, Courtney Watts and Kelis Watts, both of Hornbeck and grandparents, Edna Bowman of Poplarville, Miss., Wayne Smith of Wiggins, Miss., Claudette Onwularv of Slidell and Jimmie Watts of Hattiesburg, Miss. Sgt. (Ret.) Patrick McCroary Memorial services for Master Sgt. (Ret.) Patrick Michael McCroary, 45, of Leesville will be held at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 28, 2006 in the Main Post Chapel at Fort Polk, with Chaplain Clemente Maurico officiating. McCroary, died Friday, Sept. 22, in the Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital at Fort Polk. He was a retired Master Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force with 21-plus years of service. He is survived by his wife, Dawn McCroary of Leesville; two sons, Sean Patrick McCroary and Dennis James McCroary, both of Leesville; one daughter, Katherine Marie McCroary of Leesville; parents, Jim and Judy McCroary; three brothers, Mathew, Stephen and David McCroary and two sisters, Katherine Jay and Megan McCroary. John Jefferson McBee Graveside services for John Jefferson McBee, 85, of Leesville will be held at 1:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, 2006 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas. The service will be a Shriners Service, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. McBee died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force. He is preceded in death by his wife, Thelma J. McBee and one sister, Ruby Langford. He is survived by one brother, Marshall McBee of Cheyenne, WI.; nephew George Dhane of Leesville an other nieces and nephews. Louise ‘Weezy' Brown Brantley Funeral services for Louise “Weezie” Brown Brantley, 80, of Hornbeck will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Brantley passed away Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the Promise Rehab in Shreveport. October 1, 2006 Doris Mynatt Kramar Graveside services, with full military honors, for Mrs. Doris Mynatt Kramar, 83, of Monroe, will be at 1p.m. Tuesday, October 3, 2006, at Natchez National Cemetery in Natchez, MS with Don Glover officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Kramar was born February 20, 1923 in Gunter, Texas and died September 29, 2006 at her residence. She served in the United State Navy during WWII, where she met her husband of 56 years, E. J.J. Kramar. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. E. J. J. Kramar. Mrs. Kramar is survived by three children, Mark H. Kramar and wife Jane, Marissa Kramar Jaquess and husband Tim and Jes Kramar and wife Starla; one sister, Marshall Terry; one brother, Wallace Mynatt; seven grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Eva Louise Dutra Funeral services for Eva Louise Dutra, 71, of New Llano will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, October 2, 2006 at the Labby Memorial Chapel with Rev. John Lewing officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Leesville Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Dutra was born in Sambury Tenn. and had lived in Vernon Parish for 40 years. She is survived by her husband John; one son, Richard Wayne Dunlap of Penn; four daughters, Cynthia Ann Dunlap of W. V., Kathy Jean Fowler of Ripley, Tenn., Paula Louise Hull of New Bern, Tenn and Patricia Kay Dunlap of Houston; one sister, Pearline Homra of Tiptonville, Tenn.; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Edmond Albert Russell Gstalter Funeral services for Edmond Gstalter, 81, of Anacoco will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. Gstalter passed away Thursday, Sept. 28 at his residence in Anacoco. October 3, 2006 Victor Joseph LeBleu Victor LeBleu passed away on Sept. 28, 2006, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born on April 21, 1928, served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. A memorial service will be held in his honor at the national cemetery in Caddo Parish after its opening in Jan. 2007. Victor is survived by his wife, Daisy Slater LeBleu; step daughters, Lisa Mullins and husband, Mitch, of Lignum, Va. and Jenny Huggins and husband, Chuck, of Shreveport; brother, Paul LeBleu of San Antonio, Texas; sister, Imelda LeBleu Watson of Leesville; nephew, Les LeBleu and wife, Cathy, of Houston; niece Paula Frantzen and husband, Willie, of Helotes, Texas; great nephews, David LeBleu and Sam and Jack Frantzen; and grandchildren Ian, Andy and Jaime Hill of Virginia and Christopher and Haley Huggins of Shreveport. October 8, 2006 Georgia Trapp Dixon Funeral services for Georgia Laverne Trapp Dixon, 88, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006 at United Pentecostal Church of Anacoco with Rev. C.D. Dowden officiating. Burial will follow in Self Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Dixon passed away Thursday, Oct. 5, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Dixon and one son Wayne Dixon. She is survived by one son, Willie Dixon of Anacoco, and sister, Opal Trapp Miller of Anacoco. Gilbert Lee Eaves Funeral services for Gilbert Lee Eaves will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006, in the White Oaks Memorial Chapel in Oakdale with Revs. Charles Boswell and Hardy Estes officiating. Committal services will follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery in Pitkin under the direction of the White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Eaves, 75, entered eternal rest on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006, in the V.A. Medical Center in Dallas. He was born Oct. 5, 1931, to the union of Clifton and Evie Johnson Eaves of Glenmora. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Gilda Eaves; three sisters, Velma Johnson, Shirley Pollard and Margaret Willis; and two grandchildren. He leaves behind his loving family to cherish his memories including two daughters, Wanda Talis of Kannapolic, N.C., and JoAnnia Eaves of Sandy Hill; two sons, Gilbert E. Eaves of Milan, N.M., and Albert W. Eaves of Raliegh, N.C.; six sisters, Willie Mae Rutherford, Vonnie Vee Hendrickson, Lavonne Calcote, Jo Beth Welch, Trudy Mae Goleman and Barbara Neal; two brothers, Larry Eaves and Gaylon Eaves; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Benjamin Lavern Blosdale Memorial services for Benjamin Lavern Blosdale, 94, of Leesville, will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. Reddout officiating. Mr. Blosdale died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy Blosdale, and son, Jeffery L. Blosdale. He is survived by his son, James Blosdale of Leesville; daughter-in-law, Susan Blosdale; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. October 10, 2006 Florence Taylor Funeral services for Florence Taylor, 84, of Leesville will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006, in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. D.R. Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Taylor died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006, in Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, William H. and Patricia Newell of Bronx, N.Y.; one daughter and son-in-law, Mollie and Ted Johnson of Leesville; and three grandchildren, Tyrance Franklin, Cassiopeia Franklin and D'Janobra Newell. Remington Cole Carroll Funeral services for Remington Cole Carroll, infant son of Mindy Carroll, will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006, at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Hornbeck. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Remington passed away on Friday, Oct. 6, 2006, in the Women's and Children's Hospital in Baton Rouge. He is survived by his mother, Mindy Carroll of Hornbeck; sister, Rylea Ermin of Hornbeck; grandparents, Melissa Horton, James Anderson and John and JoAnn Carroll, all of Hornbeck; and great-grandparents, Vera Ford and Janice Reeks, both of Hornbeck. October 11, 2006 Billy Carr Funeral services for Billy Carr, 80, of Leesville, will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville with Rev. John Lewing, II., officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Carr passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was born in Pettus, W.V. October 12, 2006 Edward DeWayne Deason Funeral services for Mr. Edward DeWayne Deason will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006, in Occupy No. 2 Baptist Church in Pitkin with Rev. Mike Evans officiating. Interment will follow in Occupy No. 1 Church Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Deason, 64, of Hull, Texas, entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 8, 2006, in his residence. He was a member of the Highlands Masonic Lodge in Batson. He was preceded in death by his father, Steve Edmond Deason. Survivors include his loving wife of 27 years, Camille D. Deason of Hardin, Texas; three sons, David Deason of Lufkin, Texas, Phillip Cox of Hardin, Texas, and Robert Dunn of Pilot Point, Texas; three daughters, Sonya Deason Blaydes of Lexington, Ky., Julie Guinn of Mansfield, Texas, and Terresa Irby of Hardin, Texas; his mother, Retha Deason of Pitkin; three brothers, Don Deason of Egan, Texas, Elzia Deason of Pitkin, and Milford Deason of Deer Park, Texas; and 10 grandchildren. Harold ‘Boy' Word Funeral services for Harold “Boy” Word, 61, of Leesville will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, with Rev. Clennon Turner officiating. Burial will follow at the Scott's Cemetery in Amadam, Texas, under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Word passed away Monday, Oct., 9, 2006, at his residence in Leesville. He was born in Leesville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by two brothers, James Word of Sacramento, Cal., and Robert Word of Lake Charles; and two sisters, Mattie Robinson of Houston and Annie B. Diomio of Jersy City, N.J. October 13, 2006 Wallace Cotlon Funeral services for Wallace Cotlon, 63, of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, at the Church of Transformation in Leesville with Rev. E.J. Arthur officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Cotlon passed away on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006, at Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He was born in New Roads and, upon retirement from the Army, took up residence in Leesville in 1992. He fathered two children, Tammelita and Ronald Cotlon. He is survived by his son, Ronald Anthony Cotlon of Los Angeles; daughter, Tammelita Cotlon of San Diego, Cal.; brothers, Preston Powell of Kenner and Frankie Powell of Atlanta; sisters, Debra Matthew of Leesville, Lilly Cotlon of Kenner, Helen Reece of Goldsboro, N.C., Lucille Gordon of Tomball, Texas, Dorothy Fields of Fairfield, Cal., Rose Mary Coleman of Baton Rouge and Theresa Smith of Seabrook, Texas; and three grandchildren. October 15, 2006 William Roy Hilton Funeral services for William Roy Hilton, 81, of Hornbeck, will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16, 2006, in the Gum Springs Baptist Church with his sons, Revs. Doug and Nickey Hilton, officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Hilton, 81, of Hornbeck, died Friday, Oct. 14, 2006, in the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was a World War II veteran. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Hilton of Hornbeck; two sons, Rev. Doug Hilton and Rev. Nickey Hilton, and one daughter, Vickey Stevenson, all of Hornbeck; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Marie Langton Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Langton, 75, of Leesville, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, 2006, in First United Pentecostal Church of Leesville with Revs. M.C. Green, John Burns and Oliver Self officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Forest Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Langton passed away Friday, Oct. 13, 2006, in Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Lula Gibson Stephens, her daughter, Shirley Knight, her sister, Joy Ann Harbin and her brother, C.F. Stephens. She is survived by Mark Hill of Leesville and Michael Hill of Anacoco; five brothers, George, David, J.J. Wayne and Glenn Stephens; and five grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. October 17, 2006 Jacob Blade Prell Funeral services for Jacob Blade Prell, age four months, of Anacoco will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. Paul Watts officiating. Burial will follow in the Canaan Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Jacob passed away Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, at his residence in Anacoco. He is survived by his parents, Shawn and Wendy Prell of Anacoco; grandparents, Gena Prell of Anacoco and Jon and Miyoung Yocum of Leesville; great grandmother, Ana Yocum of Camden Wyoming, Del.; and great grandfather, Henry Prell, Jr., of Anacoco. October 18, 2006 Thomas L. Smith Thomas L. Smith died on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006, from sinus cancer and complications. He was born in Kingsville, Texas, in 1948 to George L. and Mary Smith. He was the second oldest of four children. He was then drafted into the Army and spent two years in Germany. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by Jol Smith, George L. Smith, and Lois Smith. He is survived by his sister, Tamara Gonzales, and her husband, Alfonso; his sister, Nan McKinley, and her husband, Gary; his nieces and nephews: Tiffany and James Mann, Ty and Jackie Dowdy, Tomlyn Dowdy, Ray Gonzales, Meghan Gonzales, and Jake Gonzales; and his great nieces, Talyssa and Chloe. A graveside service with full military honors will immediately follow at 11:30 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. October 19, 2006 Rev. T.J. Crosby Funeral services for Rev. T.J. Crosby will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, 2006, in the First Baptist Church in Leesville with Revs. Gill Arthur, Huey Haymon and Jerry Penfield officiating. Burial will follow in Castor Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Crosby, 81, of Leesville, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2006, in Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He served 56 years as a pastor of various churches in Louisiana in the Southern Baptist Convention. He was a Mason and was a World War II Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Crosby; four children, Sandra Baggs, Clayton Crosby, Sonja Miller and Craig Crosby; 13 grandchildren, 23 great- grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Geneva Cox Garnett Funeral services for Geneva Cox Garnett will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006, in the Jackson Chapel Church of Christ with Bro. Travis Murray and Bro. Irby Perkins, Jr., officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Garnett, 88, of Leesville died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, at her residence in Leesville. Mrs. Garnett was preceded in death by her husband, Robert James “Bob” Garnett; brother, Claude Cox; and sisters, Clydie Coats, Annie Bell Pagan and Dell Thompson. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Martha and Irby Perkins, Jr., Jackie and Curtis Belton and Annette and Buck Vinson, all of Leesville; grandchildren, Candy Bennett, Laurie Tassin, Curt Belton, P.D. Vinson, Chip Perkins, Richie Vinson, Russ Perkins and Nathan Vinson; and 12 great-grandchildren. October 20, 2006 Ronald Loyd Jarrell Funeral services for Ronald Loyd Jarrell, 59, of Evans will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006, at Evans Congregational Methodist Church with Rev. Roger D. Jeane officiating. Burial will follow at Evans Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Jarrell died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006, in Leesville. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and had served in the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Jarrell of Evans; son, Levi Jarrell of Evans; four daughters, Ronna, Sheena, Bridget, and Candace Jarrell, all of Evans; two sisters, Vicky Thomas of Evans and Betty Smith and her husband, John, of Toledo Bend; three grandchildren, Alexis Jarrell, Riley Haus and Baby Haus; a host of nieces and nephews and his hunting dog, Ringo. Thelma Mae Sarvis Shaw Funeral services for Thelma Mae Sarvis Shaw, 76, of New Llano will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006, at Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Rosepine with Pastor Maurice Bynum officiating. Burial will follow in Community Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Ms. Shaw died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, at her residence in New Llano. She is survived by her sons, Bill Shaw of Oakdale, Donald Ray Shaw of Louisville, Ky., and Jesse Shaw of Oakdale; daughter, Margie Wallace of New Llano and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. William E. Roten A memorial service for William E. Roten, 77, of Leesville will be held on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006, at 9:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Leesville. Arrangement were made by the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. October 24, 2006 Allyn Edward Mann Funeral services for Allyn Edward Mann, 88, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006, at Walnut Hill United Pentecostal Church in Slagle with Revs. Dale Mortensen, M.C. Green and David Tripton officiating. Burial will follow at Walnut Hill Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Mann died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Mr. Mann was born in Fulton, Kansas. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Owens Mann of Leesville; sons and daughters-in-law, Clark E. “Corky” (Bobbie) Mann of New Llano and Jimmy Allyn (Teresa) Mann of Manhattan, Kansas; daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley Mann (Herbert) Payne of Newnan, Ga., Jane Mann (Bent) McPherson of Sulphur and Barbara Robinson of Alton, Ill.; 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Chlora Conerly Hamaker Chlora Conerly Hamaker, 76, of Onalaska, Texas, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Oct. 22, 2006, after a valiant battle with breast cancer. Chlora was born in Leesville to the late Cuthbert and Mamie Dixon Conerly on Oct. 1, 1930. She marryed Dale Hamaker on Oct. 14, 1950. She is survived by her husband, Dale; her son, David Hamaker of Richmond, Texas; daughter, Diane Hamaker Thomas and her husband, Jimmy, of Houston; granddaughters, Arielle and Gabrielle Hamaker of Richmond, Texas, and Rachel, Kristen, and Amber Thomas of Houston. She is also survived by her sister, Zilla Conerly LeJune and her husband, Jimmy of Franklin, Texas, as well as many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Revs. Don Willis, Mike Mayhugh and Dale Snell will preside over the funeral service on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at the First United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. The graveside service will take place on the same day at 3 p.m. at Self Cemetery near Leesville. October 25, 2006 Virginia R. “Jean” Gerner Funeral services for Virginia R. “Jean” Gerner will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006, at the Simpson Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Watts officiating. Burial will follow at the Oak Forest Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Gerner died Monday, Oct. 23, 2006, at the St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. Mrs. Gerner was born in Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack D. Gerner. He passed away in 1989. She is survived by on son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Josephine Gerner of Austin, Texas; one daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Paul Allbritton of Simpson; three brothers, Oliver Evans of California, Don Evans of New Middleton, Ohio, and James Evans of Kendalia, Texas; one sister, Berry Parker of New Middleton, Ohio; six grandchildren, Dale J. Allbritton, Warren Allbritton, Maresa Von Quintos, John Krucher, Marshal Krucher and Sarah Gerner; and 11 great grandchildren. October 26, 2006 Michael Allen Black II Funeral services for Michael Allen Black II, 16, of Hornbeck, were held on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, at the Prewitt's Chapel with Bro. James Hickmon officiating. Michael passed away on Friday Oct. 20, 2006, at his residence. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Larry K. Bethany III., and Samuel A. Dowden; maternal grandfather, Lacy Divine, Jr.; and uncle, Roger Shelton. He is survived by his mother, Allison Divine Dowden, and her husband, Cotton, of Hornbeck; sister, Tiffany P. Divine of Shreveport; brother, Nicolas A. Bethany of Shreveport; grandmother, Dot. F. Divine of Mooringsport; step grandparents, Charles and Ann Dowden of Hornbeck; uncles, Chris, Eric and Jason Divine; good friends, Gerva, Josh, Jesse and Arron; special friend, Brittany; father, Michael Allen Black of New York; grandparents, Vernon, Sr., and Marcelain Black of Epps; cousins, Casi and Corey Black and Dorian, Dustin and Dana Brumley, all of Pioneer; uncle, Vernon Black, Jr., of Epps; aunt, Becky Black of Epps; uncle, Jerry Thomas of Epps; aunt, Joy Thomas of Epps; cousin, Lindsay Schlimler of Epps; aunt, Robin Shelton of West Monroe; and cousins, Caty Moore and Catherine Shelton, both of West Monroe. Services were under the direction of the Warren Meadows Funeral Home of Zwolle. October 27, 2006 Billy Ray Johnson Funeral services for Billy Ray Johnson, 70, of Johnsonville, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, 2006, in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Arlen Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Drakes Fork Cemetery in Cravens under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Johnson died Monday, Oct. 23, 2006, at his residence. He is survived by his two sons, Arlen Ray and Harlen Wayne “Bain” Johnson, both of Cravens; daughter, Sherry Ross of Rocky Mount, N.C.; brothers, J.L. Johnson of Cravens and Wayne “W.E.” Johnson of Johnsonville; four sisters, Opie Deason of Cravens, Eloise Pemberton of Dallas, Arlene Cook of Cravens and Karen DuFour of Cravens; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. October 29, 2006 Edward H. Underwood, Sr. Edward H. Underwood, Sr. died, at 1:15 a.m. on Oct. 27, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Edward was born July 3, 1936, in Westerly, R.I. He was preceded in death by his wife, Okpun Underwood, who died Sept. 10, 2005. He is survived by four children, Loree Elliot of DeRidder, Edward H. Underwood, Jr., and wife, Ann, of Leesville, Billy Ray Underwood and wife, Tracy, of Rosepine and James Perry Underwood of Leesville; four grandsons, Chad Elliot of Kinder, Aaron Elliot of Leesville and Chance and Jesse Underwood of Rosepine; step-granddaughters, Kathryn and Ana of Rosepine; two brothers, James Brown of Punta Gorda, Fla., and P. G. Underwood of Norfolk, Va.; and one sister, Sally Rose of Florida. October 31, 2006 Avis Lenahan Bains Avis Lenahan Bains, 93, went to her heavenly home with the Lord, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006, in Weatherford, Texas. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at White's Chapel of Memories in Houston. Burial will follow in the Memory Gardens Cemetery in Houston. Avis was born July 29, 1913 in Leesville to Eugene and Susie Lenahan. She married A. O. Bains in 1943 and they raised two daughters. Avis was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her sisters, Etoile France, Ora Wolfe and Miriam Smith. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Bains Cotter and her husband, Steve, and Jeanine Bains Chiasson all of Weatherford, Texas; sister, Eugenia Wilson of Houston; grandchildren, Troy Elam, Piper Elam and wife, Alisha, Kimberly Chiasson, Jason Chiasson and Shane Chiasson and wife, Valorie; four great- grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Tyler Gill Funeral services for Tyler Gill, 20, of Leesville, will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006, at East Leesville Baptist Church with Rev. Gil Arthur and Louis Magee officiating. Burial will follow in the Castor Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Gill died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006, at his residence in Leesville. Tyler was born July 25, 1986, in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jack and Mary Nell “Mackie” Trichel; paternal grandfather, LeeRoy Gill; and uncles, Jack Trischel, Mike Ashbury and Danny Joe Gill. He is survived by his parents, Donnie and Melissa Gill of Leesville; sister, Megan Gill of Lake Charles; and paternal grandmother, Jeannette Gill of Leesville. November 1, 2006 Leona Annette Williams Leona Annette Williams was born in New Orleans to the late Theodore Lewis and Alice Crawford Lewis on May 3, 1934. She leaves behind her husband, CSM (Ret.) Lawrence Louis Williams. She leaves five daughters, Pamela Williams Casey, Alice Upshaw Guess, Adrian Williams Todd, Leatrice Williams Roberts and Avril Williams Knox. Leona leaves four sons-in law, Gary Casey, Madison Guess, Michael Todd and Marc Knox. She has 13 grandchildren, Kevin, (Dawn) and Makeisha Casey: Ira Cordell; Katrina and Ryan Upshaw; Marlon and Mechael Guess; Alaina and Lawrence Todd; Shanta LeBlanc, David Jones Elijah McLaughlin and Juli Knox; and two great grandchildren, Daisha and Anthony Casey. She leaves behind three brothers, Alphonse Crawford, Theodore Lewis and Jerome Lewis. She was the sister-in-law of Shirley Taylor, Marlene Pollard, Neil and Shirley Williams and Thaddeus and Ruth Williams. She was the sister-in-law of the belated Mae Woods, Lorraine Morris, Odessa Givens, Albert Williams, Viola Lewis and Martha Crawford. She was preceded in death by her sister, Louise Hamilton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2, at the St. Gabriel The Archangel Catholic Church located at 4700 Pineda Street in New Orleans. Burial will follow at St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery. Harold Henry Frisby A graveside service for Harold Henry Frisby, 83, of Leesville was held on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006, in the Holly Grove Cemetery in Anacoco with Rev. John Lewing, II., officiating. Mr. Frisby died Friday, Oct. 27, 2006, at the Woodlands Health Care Center in Leesville. Mr. Frisby was born in Vernon Parish. He was a Marine Corps and World War II veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Frisby and two sisters, Daisy Davis and Lula Frisby. He is survived by his brother, Oscar Frisby of Anacoco, and five nieces and nephews. Services were under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Joyce Darlene Taylor Graveside services for Joyce Darlene Taylor, 51, of Hicks will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006 in the Hicks United Pentecostal Church Cemetery in Hicks with Rev. Robert Stevens officiating and under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Ms. Taylor died Monday, October 30, 2006 in the LSU Medical Center in Shreveport. Taylor was born in Port Arthur, Texas, was a longtime resident of the Hicks/Vernon Parish area and a graduate of Hicks High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, LeRoy and Loraine Taylor; sisters, Pettie Jeane Taylor and Marlene Gandy. She is survived by her brother, Elroy Taylor of Hicks; two nephews and three nieces. November 5, 2006 Faye Holdt Funeral services for Fay Holdt, 81, of Houston were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, at the Silver Creek Baptist Church in Leesville with Rev. Morris Goins officiating. Burial followed in the Silver Creek Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Ms. Holdt died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006, at the Bay Shore Medical Center in Pasadena, Texas. She is survived by one son, Daryl Holdt of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Lois Herring of Leesville and Lorene (Tookie) Brady of Jasper, Texas; four grandchildren, Tania Parker, Chris Marshall, Jeff Marshall and Dale Parrish; and one great grandchild, Lacy Parker. November 8, 2006 Ola Durham Bloom Funeral services for Ola Durham Bloom, 91, of Topsham, Maine, were held Friday, Nov. 3, 2006, at New Testament Baptist Church in Natchitoches with Dr. Ira Campbell officiating. Burial followed in the Memory Lane Cemetery under direction of the Blanchard Funeral Home in Natchitoches. Ola died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006, in Freeport Nursing Home in Maine. She was born in Montgomery on May 16, 1915, to Henry and Linnie Carter Durham. She was married to Kenneth Bloom in Denver, Col., in January, 1941. He died in 1971. She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter, Margie Miller; a brother, William Oliver Durham; and two sisters, Evelyn Bishop and Mildred Mitchell. She is survived by a daughter, Kathern (Kay) Morgan of Topsham, Maine; three sisters, Floyce Herring of Leesville, Charlene Knapp of West Monroe, and Mateline McNabb of Lake Charles; five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal Street in Brunswick, Maine. November 9, 2006 Catherine Lolita Rayburn Jones Catherine Lolita Rayburn Jones, 90, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006, in her residence in DeRidder. Born in Hornbeck, she had lived in DeRidder since 1944. She is survived by her truly loving husband of 61 years, Sherrod Monette Jones, and a host of nieces and nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and 10 brothers and sisters. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, 2006, in the First United Methodist Church in DeRidder with Rev. Mike McLaurin officiating. Internment will follow in the Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Loy Jennelle Dowden Funeral services for Loy Jenelle Dowden, 60, of DeRidder will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006, at Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder. Burial will follow in Lewis Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Ms. Dowden died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006, at 1:12 a.m. in DeRidder. She was born in Vernon Parish and lived in DeRidder until her death. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Dowden. She is survived by her sons, Bradley Cleveland Dowden of Lake Charles and Robert Dewey Dowden of Houston; daughter, Kristy Dawn King of Ragley; four grandchildren, one great grandchild; sister, Katie Daphin of Evans; half-sister, Tam Dorsett of Evans; brother, Steve Jarrell of Evans; and half brother, Sidney Jarrell of Evans. November 10, 2006 Robert S. LaBorde A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006, at 2 p.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Crowley, for Robert S. LaBorde, 73, who died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006 at 3:20 p.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston. Fr. Gary Schexnayder, Pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, will officiate for the services. Burial will be in Woodlawn Mausoleum. Survivors include his wife, Marie Maines LaBorde of Leesville; four daughters, Angela L. King of Alexandria, Emily L. Stoma and her husband, Harvey, of Crowley, Roberta L. Stutes and her husband, Michael, of Crowley, Lisa L. Alcock and her husband, Chad, of Rayne, one step-daughter, Kristi Wysatta and her husband, Stephen, of Florien; one step-son, Ken Hutsell of Farmingham, Mass.; fifteen grandchildren, Gina Norris, Charlene King, Ladonna King, Leith Stoma, Annsley Stoma, Cassidy Stoma, Trevor Stoma, Michael Stutes, Emily Stutes, Vivian Stutes, Brandon LaBorde, Robert Caruso, Natalie Caruso, Amber Alcock, and Tori Alcock; nine great-grandchildren, Hallie Stoma, Hollyn Stoma, Kaylian Kaough, Kyle Kaough, Perry LaBorde, Lilian LaBorde, Amorian Queeny, Ashari Queeny, and Anina Queeny; and seven step grandchildren, Demi Rushing, Devin Rushing, Haley Hutsell, Leslie Hutsell, Abby Hutsell, Haley Wysatta, and Michael Wysatta. Mr. LaBorde was preceded in death by his first wife, Vivian Cuccio LaBorde; his parents, Florian and Alma Stewart LaBorde; one sister, Maudell LaBorde; one brother, Perry LaBorde. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home. Rachel Mae Harris Toney Funeral services Rachel Mae Harris Toney, 76, of Leesville will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, 2006, at First United Pentecostal Church of Leesville with Revs. John Burns, M.C. Green and Oliver Self officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Toney died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, at her residence in Leesville. Rachel was born in Bellwood. She is survived by her husband, Mitchell Toney of Leesville; son, Ray Vincent Harris, Sr., of Natchitoches; two daughters, Patsy Westmoreland of Leesville and Shirley Ann Ashy of Leesville; six brothers, Jerry Murray of Rayville, Earl Murray of West Monroe, Shelby Murray of Vicksburg, Miss., Jim Murray of Brandon, Miss., Charles Murray of Pearl, Miss., and Bob Murray of Illinois; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Tommy Lackey Visitation for Tommy Lackey, 47, of Leesville will be held from 1-6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Memorial services will be held at a later time. Mr. Lackey passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006, at his residence in Leesville. He was born in Germany. He is survived by his brother, Gernot D. Nowak of Gilbert, Ariz., and sister, Yvonne Lackey of Leesville. November 12, 2006 Elsie Marie Clark Funeral services for Elsie Marie Clark, 85, of Anacoco, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006 at Anacoco United Pentecostal Church in Anacoco with Revs. Steve Lora and Ray Horton officiating. Burial will follow at Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Clark died Friday, Nov. 10, 2006 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Born in Fisher. She is survived by her brothers, Ivy Horton of Anacoco, Muriel Horton of Anacoco, Johnny Horton of Leesville, Billy Horton of Anacoco and Cecil Horton of Houston; and her sisters, Estelle Burns of Anacoco, Dorothy Sanders of Mobile, Ala., Melba Pruitt of Anacoco and Miriam Eason of Many. Robert Theo Smart Funeral services for Robert Theo Smart, 73, of Anacoco will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Bro. Sandy Guynn officiating. Burial will follow in Old Anacoco Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Smart was born in Shreveport. He is survived by his wife, Claudia Ethel Smart of Anacoco, his sons, Robert “Bobby” Smart of Anacoco, Dale Smart of Alabama, Roger Smart of Anacoco, Thomas Smart of Anacoco; his daughters, Marie Thornton of Anacoco, Joyce Slaughter of Anacoco, Rhonda Dixon of Anacoco, Glinda LeBlanc of Anacoco; his brother, Charles Smart of Anacoco; and his sister, Jean Midkiff of Pickering; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Bob Monroe, Jr. Funeral services for Bob Monroe, Jr., 52, of Leesville were held Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. June Y. Song, Assistant Pastor William Warren and Pastor Yeonmook Lee officiating. Burial followed at the Pine Island Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Monroe died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006, at the Tomball Regional Hospital in Tomball, Texas. Bob was born in Victoria, Texas. He was retired from the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Kim Monroe of Leesville; three daughters, Yvetty Kim Rhodes of Wahiwa, Hawaii, Madeline Bautista of Victoria, Texas, and Liza Monroe of New York; Two brothers, Romaldo and Raymond Monroe, both of Victoria, Texas; three sisters, Rosie Pena of Victoria, Texas, Rachel Garivey of Cypress, Texas, and Roxanne Medrano of Victoria, Texas; mother, Agnes Casillas of Victoria, Texas; grandmother, Carmen Valderama of Victoria, Texas; and two grandchildren. Wilford ‘Pete' Smith Sr. Funeral services for Wilford L. “Pete” Smith, Sr., 61, of Cottonwood were held Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006 at the Lillie Pentecostal Church in Cottonwood with Revs. Eddie Tilley and Walter Shelton officiating. Burial followed in the Ollieville Cemetery in Cottonwood under the direction of Labby memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Smith died Thursday Nov. 9, in his residence. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Willis Smith of Leesville; son, Wilford Lee Smith Jr.; daughters, Connie Reynolds and Cassie James; brother, Wendell Smith; sister, Sheldia LeFeat and mother Ida Belle Smith, all of Cottonwood and seven grandchildren. Edna Greer Moore Cassels Funeral services for Edna Greer Moore Cassels, 83, of Pleasant Plains, Ark., were held Friday, Nov. 10, 2005 in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lloyd Jeane and Rick Watson officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Cemetery, under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Cassels died Sunday, Nov. 5, in the White River Medical Center in Batesville, Ark. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Hugh Lloyd Moore; parents, John and Lucy Greer and twin brother, Edwin Greer. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Cassels of Pleasant Plains; son Bobby J. Moore of Omaha, Neb; daughter, Gail Watson of Pleasant Plains; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Marjorie Davis Funeral services Marjorie Davis, 81, of Leesville were held November 11, 2006 in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Morris Goins officiating. Burial followed in the Castor Cemetery, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Davis died Thursday, Nov. 9, at her residence in Leesville. She is survived by her sister, Mary “Mamie” Eddlemon of Leesville; three nieces; one nephew; along with five generations of great nieces and nephews. November 14, 2006 Harry “Red” Morris Services for Harry “Red” Morris will be held at First Methodist Church, 1000 Main Street in Many, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006. He expired Nov. 11, 2006, and has donated his body to the LSU Medical School. Mr. Morris was preceded in death by his wife, Lorene Ferguson Morris, and is survived by his one son, Mike Morris; sister, Lucy; two brothers, Wayne and Sidney; three grandchildren, Lacy, Mark and Creg; one great grandchild, Anthony; and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Morris was born Oct. 16, 1919. Services will be under the direction of the Warren Meadows Funeral Home of Many. Mark L. Jackson Funeral services for Mark L. Jackson, 51, of Simpson, will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, at Simpson Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Watts officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Island Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Jackson died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, at his residence in Simpson. He was born in Shreveport. Mark was a U.S. Marine Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Karen Jackson of Simpson; daughters, Gloria Killman of Lafayette and Julie Ann Jackson of Simpson; brothers, Curtis Jackson of Helena, Ala., and Wade Jackson of Simpson; and mother, Dicey “Maw Maw” Jackson of Simpson. November 15, 2006 Ollie Garriga Funeral services for Ollie Garriga, 96, of Temple were held on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Watts officiating. Burial followed in Welcome Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Garriga died Monday, Nov. 6, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was born in Temple, but was a resident of Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, G.O. Garriga. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Peggy Blackwell Weldon of Baton Rouge, Melba Temple Jackson of Simpson, Lizzie Mae Roshong of Simpson, Nelda Bennett Burns of Orange, Texas, Dorothy Temple Bough of Leesville, A.C. Bennett of Simpson, Roy Temple of Port Arthur, Texas, A.J. Bennett of Shreveport, Tim Temple of Natchitoches and Joy Barkote of Moss Bluff. Loise M. Yates Funeral services for Lois M. Yates, 86, of Leesville will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Revs. Huey Haymon and J.D. Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Yates passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was born in Sabine Parish. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Monroe Williams; her second husband, Harley C. Yates; daughter, Melba Ray Williams; brothers, Hoey, Harvey and William Stanton Mitchell; and her sisters, Delenith Monk and Johnnie Spiers. She is survived by her daughter, Joan Williams of Anacoco; brothers, J.R. “Henry” Mitchell and Jerry Mitchell of Hornbeck; sister, Judie West of Anacoco. Leroy Keel Funeral services for Leroy Keel, 94, of Anacoco will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, in Beech Grove Congregational Methodist Church in Anacoco with Revs. Melvin Smith and I.D. Noble officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Keel died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, in Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Marie Keel; parents, John and Beda Keel; and brothers, Alvin and Eugene Keel. He is survived by one son, Pete Keel of Conroe, Texas; two daughters, Judy Davis of Rock Hill, S.C., and Alice Smith of Hicks; one brother, Allen Keel of Burr Ferry; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Tiease Howard Funeral services for Tiease Howard, 70, of Leesville will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. She passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, at Rosepine Rehabilitation Center. November 16, 2006 Lois M. Yates Funeral services for Lois M. Yates, 86, of Leesville will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Revs. Huey Haymon and J.D. Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Yates passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, at the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was born in Sabine Parish. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Monroe Williams; her second husband, Harley C. Yates; daughter, Melba Ray Williams; brothers, Huey, Harvey and William Stanton Mitchell; and her sisters, Delenith Monk and Johnnie Spiers. She is survived by her daughter, Joan Williams of Anacoco; brothers, J.R. “Henry” Mitchell and Jerry Mitchell of Hornbeck; sister, Judie West of Anacoco. November 17, 2006 Owen “Tommy” Scully, Sr. Owen “Tommy” Scully, Sr., 70, of Kinder died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, in a Lake Charles hospital. Mr. Scully was stationed at Chennault Air Force Base serving as an officer in the Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Rose Marie Santoro Scully of Kinder; four sons, Owen T. Scully, Jr., of Kinder, Rawlen J. Scully of Pineville, Thomas Scully of Ville Platte and James J. Scully of Kinder; four daughters, Ann Dantin and husband, Rev. E.J. Dantin, of Anacoco, Bonnie Barnhart of Howe, Texas, and Connie Foreman and Sherrie Daigle both of Lake Charles; brother, Stanley Scully of Waynesville, N.C.; three sisters, Patricia Parfitt of Dallas and Ann Robertson and Edna Wise, both of Lexington, Ky.; 26 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral mass will be held Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, at 11 a.m. in St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Father Carlos Garcia and Father Keith Pellerin will officiate. Burial will be in Carter Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. John Edward Forest Funeral services for John Edward Forest, 61, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, at Chaddick Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. B.C. Ellis officiating. Mr. Forest passed away Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Forest of Leesville; three daughters, Kelly Sanftners of Lead, S.D., Bonnie Forest of Leesville and Christina Forest of Leesville; one son, John Forest, II., of Illinois; one brother, Bruce Forest of Seattle; and four grandchildren. Leonard Ray Hall Funeral services for Leonard Ray Hall, 69, of Rosepine will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Burial will follow in Rosepine Cemetery under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home Chapel of DeRidder. Mr. Hall passed away Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Hall; sisters, Jessie Vee McWilliams of Anacoco and Lois Evans of Ragley; three grandchildren. November 19, 2006 Loretta Lavon Rogers Armand Loretta Lavon Rogers Armand, 38, of DeBerry, Texas, died Nov. 15, 2006, as the result of an automobile accident. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17, at Osborn Funeral Home in Shreveport. Funeral services will begin at noon on Saturday, Nov.18, 2006, at Osborn Funeral Home. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Lester and Hannah Broussard, and paternal grandparents, Cecil and Loretta Rogers. She is survived by her husband, Dale Strickland; two precious boys who she loved beyond life, James Edward Armand and Harvey Booth Moton; her parents, Henry and Lavon Rogers; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Vertie and Johnny Benson, Rosa and Robby Calhoun, Blanche and Jason Akana, Brenda and Brian Gobert, Alexis and Chris Beard; two brothers, Henry Rogers, Jr. and wife, Ronda, and Wesley Rogers. Loretta also leaves behind 21 nephews and nieces upon who she lavished love and time. They are Danny Lee, Emily, Brianne and Matthew Schnell; Jessica, Tori, Trey, Nikki, Parker and Elizabeth Rogers; Kay-Alana and Lairen Lea Calhoun; Luke and Caden Akana; Shelby, Sierra and Scarlet Gobert; Kristen, Emily, Amber and Samantha Beard; and her great niece, Cassandra Schnell. Lindsi Freeman Memorial services for Ms. Lindsi Raye Freeman will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, in the Chapel of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville with Rev. Maurine Vaughn officiating. Interment will be private. Ms. Freeman, 22, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria. Survivors include her mother and dad, Laura and Nick Gagnard of Pineville; father and step mother, Wesley and Tracy Lack of Anacoco; three brothers, Micah Freeman of Deridder, Christopher Gagnard of Lafayette and Corey Gagnard of California; three sisters, Julie Lack, Shayla Lack and Kylee Lack, all of Anacoco; maternal grandfather, Roland Terrell of Leesville; and paternal grandfather, Aubrey Lack of Anacoco. Tiease Irene Howard Graveside services for Tiease Irene Howard, 70, of Leesville will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, 2006 at the Pinehill Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Homes. Mrs. Howard died Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Rosepine Rehab Center in Rosepine. She was born in Fullerton. She is survived by one son; one daughter and one granddaughter. Robert Lyons Funeral services for Mr. Robert Lyons, 51, will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Lyons passed away Friday, Nov. 17, at the LSU Medical Center in Shreveport. November 21, 2006 Estell Welch Funeral services for Estell Welch, 86, of Sugartown will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. Frank Ott officiating. Burial will follow in the Sugartown Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Welch passed away on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, at the Rosepine Rehabilitation and Retirement Center. She was born in Sugartown. Mrs. Welch is survived by her sons, W.L. Welch of Shreveport and Teddy Welch of Sugartown; daughter Louise Calcote of Sugartown; six grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. November 22, 2006 Ruth O. Welch Stephens Funeral services for Ruth O. Welch Stephens, 81, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, in the First United Pentecostal Church in Leesville with the Rev. M.C. Green and Jon Waylon officiating. Burial will follow at the Leesville Cemetery under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Stephens died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, in the Dubois Hospital in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Adrian “Bo Scott” Chamberlain and William C. “Ted” Welch; children, Tony Chamberlain, Linda Mae Cauthen and Jimmy Kenneth Welch; granddaughter, Melissa Lentz; great-grandson, Branson Smart; and her brothers, Cledie, Dallas and Clayton O'Banion. She is survived by her husband, George J. Stephens of Leesville; daughters and sons-in-law, Adrian and Jerry Smart of Leesville, Billie and Tom Thomason of Dixon, Mo., Teddie and Ray Medina of Leesville, Pam and Leo Castillo of Bay City, Texas, and Brenda and DeWayne Whatley of Leesville; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Glenda F. Welch of Leesville and Glynn and Glenda K. Welch of Rosepine; brother and sister-in-law, Murphy and Pauline O'Banion of Leesville; sister, Aline O'Banion of Leesville; 32 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. November 23 and 24, 2006 Joseph Wilson Dowden, III A graveside service for Joseph Wilson Dowden, III., 55, of Anacoco will be held at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, at the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco with Rev. C.W. Dowden officiating. Mr. Dowden passed away Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, in Gray while visiting his sister. He was born in Houston on Oct. 15, 1951, and graduated from Anacoco High School in 1969. He passed away as a result of heart complications. Mr. Dowden is survived by his parents, Junior and Sarah Dowden of Anacoco; one sister, Wanda Gail Pierce of Gray; and four nieces. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Betty L. MacMillan Visitation for Betty L. MacMillan, 69, of Leesville will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Friday, Nov. 24, 2006, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Funeral services are to be held in Freemont, Mich., with burial to take place in Maple Grove Cemetery in Freemont, Mich. Mrs. MacMillan passed away Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, at her residence in Slagle. She was born in Detroit on Sept. 3, 1937, the daughter of the late Alvin Lee and Leona May (Buntz) Guilstorf. She is survived by her two sons, James (Renee) Twigg of Freemont, Mich., and Jerry Twigg of Newago, Mich.; daughter, Colleen (Chris) Twigg Walthers of Slagle; brothers, Alvin (Barbara) Guilstorf of Livonia, Mich., Kenneth Guilstorf of Sierra Vista, Ariz., and Russell Guilstorf of Livonia, Mich.; sisters, Diane Flower of Taylor, Mich., Ruth (Robert) Tennant of Detroit, Joyce (James) Palmer of Detroit and Marilyn (David) Brown of Detroit; eight grandchildren, Thomas, Eric and Haley Twigg, Alivia Twigg and Jacob, Kristeen, Sarah and Emily Walthers; one great grandchild, Madison Walthers; and special friends, Billy Williams, Polly Owens and Huey and Margie Haymon. Local services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. November 26, 2006 Clyde Peavy Graveside services for Clyde Peavy, 92, of Hornbeck were held Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Peavy died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, in the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was a U.S. Army Captain in World War II. Ellis Foster Graveside services for Ellis Foster, 79, of Florien were held Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, at the Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church in Many with Rev. John Lewing, II., officiating. Mr. Foster died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, at the Sabine Retirement and Rehabilitation Hospital in Many. He was born in Toro. Services were under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. November 28, 2006 Rev. Terry L. Adams, Sr. Funeral services for Rev. Terry L. Adams, Sr., 62, of Simpson, will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006, at Simpson Church of God with Rev. John Green, Rev. Lorraine Smith and Rev. Paul Watts officiating. Burial will follow at Welcome Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Rev. Adams passed away Friday, Nov. 24, 2006, at his residence in Simpson. He was born in Richmond, Ind., and was an ordained minister. He was preceded in death by his father, James M. Adams, Sr., and sister-in-law, Sandra (Tom) Adams. He is survived by his wife, Rev. Carol Ann Adams of Simpson; sons and daughters-in-law, Terry Lee Adams, Jr., and his wife, Sherry, of Tioga, John Christian and Gena Adams of Leesville and Scott Avery Adams of Baton Rouge; former daughter-in-law, Sarah E. Mount, and her husband, Shannon, of Burr Ferry; mother, Willie Mae Adams of Simpson; brothers and sisters-in- law, Rev. John and Laverna Green of Palmetto, Fla., Thomas L Adams of Cleveland, Tenn., Earl E. and Charlotte Adams of Olive Branch, Miss., James M. Adams, Jr., and his wife, Doris, of Ridgeway, Miss., and Paul E. and Sheila Adams of Orleans, Ind.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mona Mae and Bufford Collins of Axton, Va., and Pamela and Kenneth Collins of Coeburn, Va.; grandchildren, Bryce Adams, Bryanna Adams, John Andrew Adams and Blaize Adams and his brother, Tristen Mount; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Wilford Arlice Parker, Jr. Funeral services for Wilford Arlice Parker, Jr., 47, of Simpson will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006, at Simpson Church of God with Revs. Mike Welch, Carol Adams and Paul Watts officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Parker died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006, at his residence in Simpson. He was born in Leesville and lived most of his life in Simpson. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Smith Parker of Simpson; two sons, Justin Perkins of Leesville and Jamie Nash of Fort Worth, Texas; sister, Wanda Parker (R.L. "Buddy") Martin of Simpson; nephew, Keith (Leah) Martin; niece, Kayla (Steve) Stephens; three great nephews, Wesley, Kade and Travis; two great nieces, Lindsey and Katelyn; great-great nephew, Seth; and great-great-niece, Caydence. Leonard Ray "Pete" Vining Funeral services for Leonard Ray “Pete” Vining, 85, of Warren, Ark., will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006, at Frazer's Chapel in Warren, Ark. Burial will follow at the Oakland Cemetery in Warren, under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home of Warren. Mr. Vining died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006, in Bradley County Medical Center in Arkansas. He was born June 14, 1921, in Bradley County, Ark., a son of the late William Leonard Vining and Myrtie Ethel Vaughn Vining. He had served in the U.S. Army as an infantryman during the World War II invasion of Normandy. He was preceded in death by a spouse, Beatrice A. Vining, who died June 27, 1990. He is survived by his two sons, Charles L. Vining of Crossett, Ark., and Grover W. Vining of Union, Miss.; two daughters, Shirley Rice of Warren, Ark., and Bonnie Lee of Anacoco; two sisters, Frankie Lou McKee of North Little Rock, Ark., and Willene McBride of Monticello, Ark.; nine grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Annie Laurie Cavanaugh Hicks Annie Laurie Cavanaugh Hicks, 83, of Bryant, Ark., died Nov. 26, 2006 at Bryant Health Care. She was born in Leesville on Nov. 13, 1923 to the late Mike and Mary Cavanaugh. She was the 13th child, born on the 13th, and turned age 13 on Friday the 13th. In addition to her parents, her husband, Ben Hicks and eleven siblings also preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughter, Benita Dover and husband G. A. of Bryant; grandchildren, Dane Dover and wife Sarah and Tonya Breeding and husband Barry all of Bryant; great grandchildren, Elicia and Michael Dover and Andrea and Nathan Breeding all of Bryant; sister, Altha Chance of Shreveport; brother-in-law, Sam Hicks of Shreveport, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services by Labby Funeral Home will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006 at Castor Baptist Church in Leesville with grandson Bro. Dane Dover officiating. Interment will follow in Castor Cemetery in Leesville. Glen Edward and Elizabeth Glen Russell Glen Edward Russell, 44, and his daughter, Elizabeth, 10, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 24, 2006. Glen and his family were returning to their home in Bastrop, Texas, from a Thanksgiving visit with family when a tragedy took place - a car trying to pass hit them, head-on, on the driver's side. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Bowden Russell of Bastrop, Texas; parents, Gerald and Nina Russell of Leesville; mother and father-in-law, Tom and Elaine Bowden of San Saba, Texas; sister, Tina Gelinas and her husband, John, of Haughton; sister, Aprile Greenleaf and her husband, Jay, of Shreveport; brother, Eric, and wife, Crystal, of Kyle, Texas; and his nieces and nephews, Crystal Borrel and her husband, Dusty, Chelsea Gelinas and Samantha, Dylan and Madelyn Greenleaf. Elizabeth was the light of her parents' eye. She loved her savior Jesus Christ and, even at her young age, was very active in her church and missions. Elizabeth loved her family and was loved and adored by them. She enjoyed school, riding on her paddleboat and fishing in her pond and riding horses. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Elvis Fusilier, and is survived by her mother, Candy Russell of Austin, Texas; grandmother, Belle Fusilier of Rayne; grandparents, Gerald and Nina Russell of Leesville; stepmother Stephanie Russell of Bastrop, Texas; step-grandparents, Tom and Elaine Bowden of San Saba, Texas; and hosts of loving aunts, uncles, cousins and brothers and sisters in Christ. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006, at 10 a.m. in the chapel at the Guidry Funeral Home in Church Point. Officiating will be Pastors Bryan Crawford of Austin, Texas, and Tom Bowden of San Saba, Texas. There will also be a memorial service held in Austin, Texas, on Friday, Dec. 1, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Beacon Ridge Baptist Church located on 8300 South First Street. Hoyt M. Westbrook Funeral services for Hoyt M. Westbrook, 87, of Hornbeck will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006, in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Huey Haymon and Edgar Evans officiating. Burial will follow in the Self Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Westbrook died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, in the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was born in Sabine Parish. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Westbrook; brother, Howard L. "Rip" Westbrook; sister, Lovie Fowler; and parents, Joseph and Effie Westbrook. He is survived by his two daughters, Rose Boxberger and Joann Dowden, both of Leesville; two sons, Leffie J. and Tommy Westbrook, both of Hornbeck; one brother, Thomas Westbrook of New Waverly, Texas; three sisters, Doris Colley of Hanceville, Ala., Micky Moore of Lake Charles and Faye Behan of Hornbeck; five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren. November 30, 2006 Manning “Candy” Coleman, Sr. Funeral services for Manning “Candy” Coleman, Sr., 92 of DeRidder, will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, 2006, in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. Jack Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Hinson Cemetery in the Knight Community under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Coleman passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006, in Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. He was born in Zwolle. He is survived by his sons, John Coleman of DeRidder and Roy Coleman of Lawrence, Kan.; daughters, Betty Everett of DeRidder, Pansy Calcote of Rosepine, Charlene Lofton of DeRidder and Janice Mohr of Laton, Cal.; 25 grandchildren, 69 great grandchildren and 33 great-great grandchildren. December 1, 2006 Sally Smith Carver Funeral services for Sally Smith Carver, 66, of Leesville will be held at 1 p.m. today, Friday, Dec. 1, 2006 at the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with her son, Rev. Ricky Carver officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Carver died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006 at her residence in Leesville. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Cindy; grandson, Travis; parents, Jessie and Eloise Ross Smith; sister, Mollie and brothers, Johnnie and Joe Robert. She is survived by her husband Luther Lamon Carver of Leesville; five sons, Ricky Carver of Anacoco, Mickey Carver of Leesville, Vick Carver of Hornbeck, Timmy Carver of Mt. Carmel and Terry Carver of Florien; three sisters, Virginia Ford of Leesville, Linda Lindsey of George West, Texas and Mary Mills of Leesville; three brothers, Edward Smith of Leesville, Bennie Smith of Leesville and Victor Smith of Anacoco; 16 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Iona Wise Funeral services for Iona Wise, 88, of Leesville will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Glenn Cooley officiating. Burial will follow at Castor Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Wise died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006, at the Naomi Heights Nursing Home in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.H. Wise, and son, Milton Jones. She is survived by her son, Marvin Jones of Leesville; sisters, Josephine Davis of Texas and Joy Brack of Singer; five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. December 3, 2006 Gladys Martin Funeral services for Gladys Marie “Gladdie” Martin, 10 weeks old, of Cravens will be held at 3 p.m. today, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006 in Gravel Hill Baptist Church in Cravens with Rev. Hardy Estes officiating. Burial will follow in Gravel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Cravens under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Gladdie was born in DeRidder and passed away Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006 in LSU Medical Center in Shreveport. She is survived by her parents, Sheila Marie Newhouse and Ron Stewart Martin; sister, Samantha Diane Martin of DeRidder; grandparents, Pam Newhouse of Cravens and Stewart and Susan Martin of Pickering; great-grandparents, Dean and A.J. Newhouse of Cravens and Teresa and Ewing Bradford; God parents, Kendra Calcote, Zachery Newhouse and Tisha Marsh. December 5, 2006 Velma Louise Nicholas Lancaster Funeral services for Velma Louise Nicholas Lancaster, 80, of Leesville were held on Monday, Dec. 4, 2006, in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carl Clark officiating. Mrs. Clark will be laid to rest in Rocky Mount Memorial Park Cemetery in Rocky Mount, N.C., under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Lancaster died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Lancaster; son, Duncan Albert Warwick; and parents, Ralph Adams and Ola Mae Shankle Nicholas. She is survived by her two daughters, Brenda Sue Warwick and Doris “Dee” Faye Warwick, both of Leesville; one son, Alton Lynn Warwick of Leesville; three grandchildren, six great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. December 7, 2006 Donald Wayne Martin, Jr. Funeral services for Donald Wayne Martin, Jr., 33, of Houston will be held at 2 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006 in the chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Pineville with Brothers Erin Paul Erwin, Sandy Guynn and Larry Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Pollock Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Martin died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006 at his residence. Martin was born December 16, 1072 in Stuttgart, Germany. He is survived by his daughter, Morgan Edwards of Leesville; father, Donald Martin Sr. and wife Debbie of Seadrift, Texas; mother, Paula Martin of Leesville; brother, David Martin of Iota; stepbrothers, Brandon Alpin and Sterlon Alpin, both of Seadrift; maternal grandmother, Vivian Carpenter of Pollock; aunt, Carolyn Carpenter of Pollock; aunt, Nell Garlington and uncle Sonny of Pollock and aunt Lorraine Hess and uncle Willie, of Belle Chase and numerous cousins. December 10, 2006 Hundley Ray Moore Hundley Ray Moore, 63, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2006, in a local care center. He was born April 21, 1943 in Hardin County, Tenn. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Shirley Moore of Sulphur; two sons, Rick Allen Moore and Kevin Joe Moore, both of Sulphur; one brother, John Rex Moore and wife, Barbara of Bay City, Texas; two sisters, Bonnie Jo Boyd and husband, Willard, and Wanda Ruth Glover, all of Savannah, Tennessee; and his mother-in-law, Jessie Vee McWilliams of Anacoco. He is preceded in death by a son, Steven Ray Moore; his parents, Hundley and Jo Jerrolds Moore; a brother, David Lynn Moore; and his father-in-law, Roy McWilliams. His funeral was held at 10 a.m. Monday, December 4, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Lamar Huffman officiated. Burial was in Ebenezer Cemetery in Hicks. Catalina Angeles Dulay Funeral services for Catalina Dulay, 93, of Leesville will be announced by the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. She passed away Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006, at the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. December 12, 2006 Joyce K. Hillman Funeral services for Joyce K. Hillman, 75, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006, in the Pine Grove Baptist Church in Mora with Revs. Edward Basco and Paul Watts officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at the church. Mrs. Hilman died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006, at her residence in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, L.P. Hillman, and her parents, Vie and Maggie Crosby Kerry. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Eddie Basco of Hutton; son, Royce Hillman of Hutton; grandchildren, Brandon Hillman, Bryan Hillman, Christy and Brannon Edwards and Lavelle and Casey Basco; and great grandchildren, Kaylee, Braxton and Madalyn. Ida Belle Midkiff Smith Funeral services for Ida Belle Midkiff Smith, 85, of Cottonwood will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006, in the Lillie United Pentecostal Church in Cottonwood with Rev. Walter Sheldon and Rev. Eddie Tilley officiating. Burial will follow in the Ollieville Gardens Cemetery in Cottonwood under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Ms. Smith died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006, in the Westwood Manor Nursing Home in DeRidder. She is survived by one son, Wendell Lee Smith of Cottonwood; one daughter, Sheldia Lea LeFeat of Cottonwood; 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Lee Smith; and son, Wilford Lee “Pete” Smith. December 13, 2006 Patricia “Pat” Foshee Funeral services for Patricia “Pat” Foshee, 61, of Rosepine will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006, at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder with Bro. Kenneth Gibson and Bro. Perry Miers officiating. Burial will follow at Cryer Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Ms. Foshee passed away Monday, Dec. 11, 2006, in Lake Charles. She is survived by her mother, Earseal Veuleman of DeRidder; husband, Clinton Foshee of Rosepine; sons, Tony Foshee and Lewis Foshee, both of Rosepine; daughter, Angela Cooley of DeRidder; brother, Jackie Veuleman of DeRidder; sister, Donita Carroll of Merryville; and four grandchildren. December 14, 2006 Charles V. Frusha Graveside services for Charles V. Frusha, 61, of Leesville will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006, at Stephen's Cemetery in Leesville with Rev. W.T. Shelton and Rev. Garvis Martin officiating. Mr. Frusha passed away Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006, at his residence in Leesville. He was born in Leesville and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Frusha and Ivory Davis Frusha. He is survived by his three daughters, Charlet Frusha of Washington state; LaCasta Frusha of Springfield, Ohio, and Tina KcKee (Chad) of Pitkin; one brother, Jerrel (Suzie) Frusha of Leesville; one sister, Bobbie Sue Perkins of Lake Charles; six grandchildren, Nicole, Kyle, Chasedee, Katie, Derek and Traylon; nieces, Dana Dinnell and Karen Frusha; numerous other nieces and nephews; five great nephews and two great nieces. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Pauline Gagnon Graveside services for Pauline Gagnon, 82, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006 at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Homes. Mrs. Gagnon died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006 at the Woodlands Health Care Center in Leesville. She was a native of Germany and was preceded in death by her husband, Roger A. Gagnon. She is survived by three sons, Roger A. Gagnon of Altus, Okla., Harry Gagnon of San Francisco and Ricky Gagnon of Newport News, Vir.; two daughters, Anna Taylor of Leesville and Penny James of Ruston; two brothers, Franz Bott and Fritz Bott, both of Germany; one sister, Katherine Bott of Germany; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Rev. Monroe Wade Harrison Funeral services for Rev. Monroe Wade Harrison, will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006 in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home. Rev. Harrison passed away Thursday, Dec. 7 in the Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. He is survived by one son, Freddie Wade Harrison, Sr., (Emma) of Leesville; one daughter, Etta Diane May of Oakland, Calif; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two sisters, Lottie Mae Berry and Lillie Mae Thompson, both of Shreveport; three brothers, Alton Harrison of Houston, Clarence Harrison and Clifton Harrison, both of Shreveport; one foster child, Vandell Smith of Jena and many nieces, nephews and friends. December 15, 2006 Paul Nolan Roberts Funeral services for Paul Nolan Roberts, 43, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Lloyd Atchison officiating. Mr. Roberts passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Roberts of Leesville; son, Ben Roberts of Alexandria; daughter, Brooke Anna Roberts of Corsecanna, Texas; brothers, Gregory Roberts of Topeka, Kan., and Steven Roberts of Leesville; sisters, Anna Eubanks of Leesville, Juan Anita Jackson of Anacoco and Sherry O'Banion of Leesville; mother, Doris Roberts of Leesville; and three grandchildren. December 17, 2006 Ima Manning Funeral services for Ima E. Manning, 88, of Savage Forks, will be held at 3:30 p.m. today, Sunday, December 17, 2006 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. W.T. Shelton and Bro. Irby Perkins officiating. Burial will follow at Cooper Cemetery in Pickering under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Manning died Friday, Dec. 15, 2006 at the Rosepine Rehab and Retirement Center in Rosepine. She was born in Evans. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Albert and Evie Hinson Wilson, adoring husband, Donald Manning, daughter in law, Mary Robertson, grandchildren, Donnie Jean, Tina Robertson Winningham and Michael Robertson. Survivors include one son, Issac N. Robertson of Savage Forks; two daughters, Betty (James) Jeane of Lafayette and Sue Jeane of Savage Forks; one brother, H.A. Wilson of West Monroe and one sister, Inez Lawrence of Savage Forks; eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Paul Nolan Roberts Funeral services for Paul Nolan Roberts, 43, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Lloyd Atchison officiating. Mr. Roberts passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Roberts of Leesville; son, Ben (Melinda) Roberts of Alexandria; daughter, Brooke Anna Roberts of Corsicana, Texas; brothers, Gregory Roberts of Topeka, Kan., and Steven Roberts of Leesville; sisters, Anna Eubanks of Leesville, Juan Anita Jackson of Anacoco and Sherry O'Banion of Leesville; mother, Doris Roberts of Leesville; and three grandchildren, Jaylen, zachary and Kennedy Roberts. December 19, 2006 Carolyn G. Allen Funeral services for Carolyn G. Allen, 54, of Simpson were held Monday, Dec. 18, 2006, in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. M.C. Green and John Burns officiating. Burial followed in the Canaan Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Allen died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006, at her residence in Simpson. She was a native of Dennison, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bobby G. and Florence McKinney Bush. She is survived by her husband, Mike Allen of Simpson; daughter, Cynthia Hernandez of Troy, Texas; sons, Mark Loftice of Pearland, Texas, and Brett Loftice of Plenty Wood, Mont.; three brothers, Roger and Edward Bush, both of Madison, Miss., and David Bush of Leesville; and four grandchildren. Darrell Turner Funeral services for Darrell Turner, 51, of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006, at the New Sunrise Baptist Church in New Llano with Rev. Buster Plummer officiating. Burial will follow at the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Turner passed away Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006, at LSU Medical in Shreveport. He is survived by his brothers, James L. Turner of Anacoco and A.J. Turner of Leesville; sister, Patricia Moore of Leesville; and mother, Laverne Powell of Leesville. December 20, 2006 Charles Edward “Mac” McShane Funeral services for Charles Edward “Mac” McShane SGM (Ret.), 82, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 20, 2006 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Leesville with Father Kenneth Michiels officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Homes. McShane died Sunday, Dec. 17 at Dubuis Continuos Care Hospital in Alexandria. Charles “Mac” McShane was born on January 9, 1924 in New Auburn, Wis., the son of Daniel and Helen Vredenbregt McShane. He passed away at the age of 82 years, 11 months and 8 days. He retired from the U.S. Army as a Sergeant Major after serving his country for 31 years. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Alice Pierzchalski McShane of Leesville, LA; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Valli McShane of Houston, TX ; daughters and son-in-law, Barbara M. Barnickel of Leesville, LA and Susie and Jeff Edwards of Leesville, LA; sisters, Agnes M. Hatcher of Luray, VA. and Dorothy M. Koch of Decatur, IL. and grandchildren, Justin Edwards, Lauren Edwards and Corinne (Corrie) Barnickel, all of Leesville, LA and Erin McShane of Houston, TX. Dennis Eugene Peavy Funeral services for Dennis Eugene Peavy, 50, of Leesville, will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, December 21, 2006 in the Labby Memorial Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. Joe Poole officiating. Burial will follow in the Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Peavy died Tuesday, Dec. 19 in his residence in Leesville Mr. Peavy was born in Leesville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife Melba Jeane Peavy of Leesville and sisters, Patsy Pearl Stanford of DeRidder, Margaret Louise DeRamus of Pitkin and Jerry Louise Kunath of Leesville. Lounette F. Nolen Lounette F. Nolen, age 80, went to her eternal rest, Monday, December 18, 2006 in Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria, La. She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Walter R. Nolen, Sr., one brother, Carl L. Ford of DeRidder, and her parents, Louis M. Ford and Eva L. Ford of Dry Creek. She is survived by four loving children and their spouses, Bob and Chris Nolen of Many, Mary Ann and Johnny Cloud of Elizabeth, Ford and Rhonda Nolen of Pitkin, and Pat and Joe Pierson of Natchitoches; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held 2:30 PM in Believer's Bible Church in Pitkin, La. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery at Pitkin with Rev. Brian Thompson officiating. December 21, 2006 Sabine Wilson Funeral services for Sabine Wilson, 67, of Leesville, will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Ms. Wilson passed away Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was a native of Berlin. She is survived by her two sons, Mitch Wilson of Westlake and Dennis Wilson of Leesville; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Darla Kay Dixon Darla Kay Dixon, 55, passed away Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006, at Oschner Clinic in New Orleans. She was born in DeQuincy and was a resident of Anacoco. She is survived by her brother, Clint Robertson of DeRidder; sister, Peggy Perry of Leesville; mother, Phoebe Edwards of Anacoco; and step-mother, Sally Robertson of DeRidder. Her funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006, at 2 p.m. in the Crystal Springs Baptist Church in Anacoco with Rev. Nick Hilton and Elder J.R. Haymon officiating. Burial will follow in the Holly Grove Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. December 22, 2006 Milburn “Painter” Martin Funeral services for Milburn “Painter” Martin, 88, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Martin passed away Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006, at the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was born in Many. He is survived by his wife, Ella Martin of Leesville; sons, Rev. Bill Martin of Mountain View, Mo., and Wallace Martin of Benton; daughter, Princess Fahnestock of Licking, Mo.; sister, Mauverine “Topsy” Crouch of Groves, Texas; 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Adelina S. “Lina” Aguon Funeral services for Adelina S. “Lina” Aguon, 61, of Leesville will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Mrs. Aguon will be cremated after the service. Mrs. Aguon passed away Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was born in Guam. She is survived by her sons, Dean Aguon of Yigo, Guam, John Aguon of Houston and Clifford Aguon of Leesville; daughters, Yening-Marie Hardy of Bossier City and Matilde Kraft of Leesville; brother, Andy Leon Guerrero of Guam; sisters Carla, Marlene and Thalia of Guam; and 12 grandchildren. December 27, 2006 Lula Willis Cryer Lula Willis Cryer, 100, of Anacoco, departed peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2006 in Brazoria, Texas. She was born on June 6, 1906, to Gilbert and Lula Willis. Lula is preceded in death by her husband, Albert J. Cryer, and three sons, Harlis J. Cryer, James H. Cryer and A.J. Cryer; two brothers, Ben Willis and James Willis; one sister, Lilly Gunter. She is survived by five children, Opal Blanco of Tampa, Fla., Pauline O'Hara of Brazoria, Texas, and Doris Williams of Anacoco, Johnie Cryer of Vidor, Texas, and Barbara Baltz, of Sugarland, Texas. Survivors also include 10 grandchildren, Debra Allen of Tampa, Patricia Blanco of Riverview, Fla., Pamela O'Hara of Brazoria, Deloyce Jasper of Vidor, LaFaye Eaves of Anacoco, Michael Cryer of Vidor, Michelle Cryer of Vidor, James Cryer of Shreveport, Sheila Dean of Shreveport and John L. Baltz III of Bellingham, Wash.; nine great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Her uncle, Henry Jackson, was instrumental in helping gain state recognition for the tribe. Services will be held at Good Hope Baptist Church in Anacoco at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 2006, with burial to follow in the Good Hope Cemetery. Ralph Wesley “Sonny” Polson, Jr. Funeral services for Mr. Ralph Wesley “Sonny” Polson, Jr. will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2006 in Pitkin First Baptist Church, Pitkin with Reverend Brian Thurman officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Branch Cemetery, Pitkin under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale. Ralph Wesley Polson, Jr., age 71, of Pitkin, Louisiana, passed from this life on Monday, December 25, 2006 at 1:00 a.m. in his residence in Pitkin. He served in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1959. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Wesley Polson, Sr.; mother, Ruby Monk Polson; his son, John Wesley Polson; and his daughter DeAnna Polson Dickinson. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty years, Billie Polson; four grandchildren, Chase and Ashton Polson of Ledbetter, Texas, and Christopher and Conway Dickinson of Tomball, Texas; a sister, Betty Sue Compton of Pitkin; a brother, Raymond Polson of Shreveport; an uncle, B. F. Polson of DeRidder. Herman F. “Butch” Willis, Jr. Herman F. “Butch” Willis, Jr., 63, of Walkersville, Md., peacefully passed away Friday evening, Dec. 22, 2006, at his home. Born on Oct. 8, 1943, in Fort Smith, Ark., he was the son of the late Herman F. Willis and F. Novella Griffin. Butch served 21 years in the United States Army working in the Medical Service Corps where he retired as a major. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Willis; four children, Scott Willis, Whitney Mawae, Mark Willis and Wendy Mawae; five grandchildren and many cousins in Arkansa, Louisiana and Texas. Memorial services will be held at the Stauffer Funeral Home, in Frederick, Md., on Dec, 29, 2006 at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in the Mt. Olive Cemetery in Frederick under the direction of the Stauffer Funeral Hoke. Milton Eaves Memorial services for Milton Eaves of Tomball, Texas, will be held at at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2006 at Canaan Baptist Church in Leesville He passed away December 15, 2006, at 1:00 a.m. at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. He was born in Leesville, on July 23, 1944. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughters, Michelle Scott, of Tomball, Texas, Tonya Hansen, of DeQuincy; six grandchildren; brother, Earl Eaves, sisters, Elois Harvey, Peggy Jeanes, and Rebecca Rowland all of Leesville, Dorothy Dowden of Pitkin and Wanda Duhon, Gran Prairie, Texas. December 28, 2006 Marion Hugh "Andy" Andrews Retired Staff Sergeant Marion Hugh "Andy" Andrews, 60, of Kosciusko, Miss., died Dec. 25, 2006, at his residence of heart failure. Services are to be held on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006, at 2 p.m. at the Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Coleman Cemetery. Rev. Jerry Meggs will officiate the services. Jordan Funeral Home in Kosciusko, Miss., is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Andrews was a Tac Fire Operations Specialist for the U.S. Army. He served three tours of duty in Vietnam where he was a P.O.W. for three years. Mr. Andrews is survived by his wife, Martha Andrews; daughter, Brenda Thweatt and her husband, Bobby; two sons, Joseph Dill and his wife, Pennie, of Lafayette, Ga., and Matthew Andrews of Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Christy Buddington and her husband, Phillip, Leigh Ann Norwood and her husband, Daniel, and Sharon Thweatt and her finace, Jonathan, all of Kosciusko, Miss., and Tyler and Desiree Dill of Lafayette, Ga.; and two great grandsons, Brian and Codi Buddington. Mr. Andrews will receive a full military funeral. Jay Benton Hawkes, Sr. Funeral services for Jay Benton Hawkes, Sr., 93, of Rosepine will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder with Rev. Dale Miller officiating. Burial will follow at the Rosepine Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Hawkes died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006 at the Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. Jay was preceded in death by his two sisters, Lois Hawkes Hunt and Elizabeth Hawkes Allardyce. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Laura Hawkes of Rosepine; son, Jay (Jeanie) Hawkes of Rosepine; daughters, Dorene Shirley of DeRidder, Marilyn (Geoffrey) Tate of Rosepine and Sylvia (Tim) Smith of DeRidder; grandchildren, Michael J. Tate, Craig Wayne Tate, Ashlee Nicole Hawkes and J.B. Hawkes, III.; great grandchildren, Syarra Tate, Christopher Tate and Skylar Tate; sisters-in-law, Merle Thomas Killenger of Lake Charles and Betty Bryant Thomas of Deville. James Edward Blankenbaker Funeral services for James Edward Blankenbaker, 50, of Rosepine will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006, at the First Baptist Church of Rosepine with Bro. Greg Crawford and Rev. Arlen Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the Whitaker cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of the Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Blankenbaker passed away Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006, in New Orleans. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Blankenbaker of Rosepine; sons, Chad, Cody and Chase Blankenbaker, all of Rosepine; daughter, Kinnidi Jarrell of Rosepine; parents, Edward and Arglen Blankenbaker of Rosepine; brothers, John Blankenbaker of Rospine and Joseph Blankenbaker Dayon, Texas; sister, Cynthia Cassels of Rosepine. December 29, 2006 James Preston Richards Memorial services for James Preston Richards, 52, of Leesville, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Mr. Richards died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2006, in Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his father, Carroll James Richards, and a brother, Steven Richards. Mr. Richards is survived by his wife, Sandra Richards of Leesville; two daughters, Shannon R. Quinn of Pasadena, Texas, and Kelsi Richards of Leesville; mother, Patsy Richards of Leesville; brother, Joel W. Richards of Maryland; sister, Suzanne Stanley of Leesville; and two grandsons. Vernon Davis Funeral services for Vernon Davis, 77, of New Llano will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. M.C. Green officiating. Burial will follow in Stephens Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Davis died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006, in the Rosepine Retirement Center. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie Lawrence, five brothers and three sisters. He is survived by one son, Glen Davis of Leesville, seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Sang Sck Lee Funeral services for Sang Sck Lee, 72, of Leesville will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. She died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006, in Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Mrs. Lee was a native of South Korea. She is survived by two daughters, Yun Jefferson and Jin Hee Hwang, both of Leesville.