Obituaries from The Leesville Daily Leader - 2008 Copyright 2008 Leesville Daily Leader ************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************** January 2, 2008 Alfred P. English Funeral services for Alfred P. English, 73, of Leesville will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 3, 2008 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Father Kenneth Michiels officiating. Burial will follow in the Canaan Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Alfred passed away Saturday, December 29, 2007 at his residence. He was born in Salem, NJ. Alfred served during the Korean War in the US Air Force. Mr. English is survived by his wife, Elizabeth A English of Leesville; sons, Richard G. Wilbur of Slagle, Alfred P. “Pat” English III of Bear, DE, and Andrew M. Wilbur of Elkton, MA; Deborah E. Wilbur of Bear, DE, Margaret Foster of Middletown, DE and Sherry L. Sweetman of Pennsville, NJ; Brother, William English of Lancaster, PA; numerous nephews and Nieces and 9 grandchildren. Donna LaJeanne Morrison Favinger Funeral services for Donna LaJeanne Morrison Favinger, 42, of DeRidder will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. She passed away Dec. 29, 2007 in Beauregard Memorial Hospital. January 3, 2008 Lurene M. Johnson Lurene M. Johnson, 83, of Lynn Haven, Fla., passed away Sunday, Dec. 30 at her home. She was born in Montecello, Ark. and had live in Bay County, Fla. since 2006. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, Willie J. Johnson; her first husband, Olan Homer Bourns; son, Olan Bourns; and two sisters; Lucille Bush and Ailene Hicks. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Claunch and husband Dr. Michael Claunch of Lynn Haven; step-son, David Johnson of San Francisco, Calif.; stepdaughter, Susan Cox of College Station, Texas; sister, Charlotte Shreve of Jonesboro, Ark.; grandchildren, Jeremy Claunch, Kyle Claunch, Heather Glaze, Ben Cox and Melissa Cox; great-grandchildren, Sydney Holman, Robert Digiavanni, Elijah Claunch, Faith Claunch, Josiah Claunch, Micah Claunch and Katy Glaze. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 3, 2008 at the St. Andrew Baptist Church with Dr. Michael Claunch and Pastor Kyle Claunch officiating. Entombment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Stacey Gordon Young Funeral services for Stacey Gordon Young, 38, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 3, 2008 at the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with Pastor Joseph Bathe officiating. Burial will follow in the Galilee Cemetery in Evans, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. He was in the U.S. Navy serving his country proud. He is preceded in death by his father, Harris Gordon Young and one brother, Tommy DeShields. He is survived by his mother, Virginia Young of Leesville; three brothers, Nathan Harris Young and wife Tammy of Leesville, Charles Richard Young of Houston and Phillip Lee Young of Leesville; one sister, Patricia Conner of Calif; six sons, Stephen Gordon Young, Christopher Willis Young, Michael Alan Young, Raven Ray Young, Charles Treyton Young and Wyatt Lane Young, all of Leesville; two daughters, Lacie Amber Nicole Young and Elizabeth Paige Young, both of Leesville; Patricia Bates, mother of four children, Lisa Kathleen Young, and the mother of his four children, Brenda Young McGlothlin; a very special niece Stephanie Ann Renee Young of Leesville. Margaret Hughes Funeral services for Margaret D. Hughes, 87, of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4, at Pine Hill Baptist Church in Leesville with Revs. Hardy Estes and Craig Forque officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Smart and Son Funeral Home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years Mr. Hoy J. Hughes and her parents Barron and Annie Taylor Arrington. She is survived by her daughters, Doris and husband Larry Werner of Leesville and Glenda and her husband Lance Bass of Pitkin; brother Wallace Arrington of Florien and sister Annabelle Arrington Jordan of Shreveport; four grandchildren, Chad Tilley of Pitkin, Debbie McEntyre of Jasper, Ga., Tammy Blackwell of Leesville and Ashley Bridges of Grand Lake and seven great-grandchildren. January 6, 2008 Wilma Camille Self Funeral services for Wilma Camille Self, 93, of Leesville, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 6, 2008, at the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel of Leesville with Rev. Ken Graham officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Self passed away Thursday, Jan. 3, in Dubuis Hospital in Lake Charles. She was preceded in death by her husband Mr. Charles Word Self. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Charles Wayne and Deborah Self of Lake Charles; two grandsons Richard Todd Self of Jennings and Charles Wayne Self Jr. of Baton Rouge; and great-grandchild Annalise Logan Self of Baton Rouge. Memorials may be sent to the First United Methodist Church of Leesville. Joseph “Joe” Piro Funeral services for Mr. Joseph “Joe” Piro will be held at 10 a.m. Monday Jan. 7, 2008, in East Leesville Baptist Church with the Rev. Gil Arthur and Richard Reese officiating. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday Jan. 7, 2008 in Slack Memorial Cemetery in Springhill under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Piro passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at the Woodlands in Leesville at the age of 59. Joseph Piro was born Feb. 17, 1948 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. He served as Mayor of Anacoco from 1992-2000. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Barbara M. Piro of Anacoco; his son, Paul L. and wife Marie Piro of Leesville; his daughter, Jocelyn Piro-Warren and husband Don Warren of Anacoco; his aunts, Nell Allmon of Leesville, and Elaine Jessop of Leesville; his sister, Dianne Rhoads; his brother, Dawayne Jannise. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Louis Piro and Dorothy Laverne Warden Wyatt, and one daughter Kaye Suzanne Piro. January 7, 2008 James “Jim” Merritt Jr. Funeral services for James “Jim” Merritt Jr., 56, of Leesville, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. Lowes from Hospice of Leesville officiating. A full military honors burial at Leesville Cemetery will follow under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Jim was born in Kentucky. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He is preceded in death by one son, J.W. Merritt. He is survived by his wife, Peggy J. Merritt of Leesville; daughter and son-in-law Millie and Paul Zane of Leesville; his son and daughter-in-law James “Jimbo” Merritt III and Christene Merritt; his parents, James “Jim” and Mildred Merritt Sr. of Leesville; three sisters, Terry Quackenbush of Hornbeck, Linda Steward and husband Randy of Hornbeck, Debbie and husband Mike Rogers of Hornbeck; his sister-in-law, Linda Beth Cooper of Houston; and two grandchildren, Nicole and Timmy Zane of Leesville. Georgie Rae Ashby Funeral services for Georgie Rae Ashby will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at Prewitt's Chapel Baptist Church with Revs. Daniel Davis and Jessie Arnold officiating. Burial will follow in the Florien Cemetery under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home. She passed away on Sunday, Jan. 6, in Alexandria. Mrs. Ashby was born on May 25, 1935, in Fisher. She was preceded in death by her husband Allen Ashby; father Crit Lewing; mother Lillie Maxie Lewing; sisters Rita Scroggins, Leada Wellborn and Effie Barnhart; brothers A.G. Lewing, J.C. Lewing, T.J. Lewing and Oneal Lewing. She is survived by her daughters Linda Rae Glaspie and husband Charles of Hornbeck, and Sherry Lee and husband Sammy of Hornbeck; grandchildren Cindy Floore and husband John, Candy Thomas and husband Carl, Scott Lee, Leslie Glaspie and Shana Lee; great-grandchildren Delane Hollis, Bret Thomas and Justin Floore. January 10, 2008 Baron Wayne Brister Funeral services for Baron Wayne Brister, 9, of Leesville, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, January 11, 2008, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel of Leesville with Rev. Chris Welch officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Island Cemetery in Pickering under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. He passed away Tuesday, Jan. 8, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Baron was born August 2, 1998, in DeRidder. He was survived by his father and mother Johnny Wayne and Monica Lawrence Brister of Leesville; brother Harley Shayne; uncle Danny Brister of Leesville; aunts Belinda Fondren of Leesville, Lesa Laurence of Leesville and Veronica Smith of Rosepine; grandparents Barbara Brister of Leesville, Carolyn Laurence of Anacoco and Ronnie Laurence of Florien. Andrew Robert Wright Funeral services for Andrew Robert Wright, 42, of Rosepine, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2008, in the First Baptist Church of Hornbeck. Burial will follow in the Beckom Cemetery of Hornbeck under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. He passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 8, in Rosepine. He was preceded in death by his father Kenneth Hays Wright. Survivors include his wife Kimberly Wright of Rosepine; two sons Kenneth Wright of Richmond, Va., and Noah Wright of Rosepine; daughter Rachel Wright of Richmond, Va.; mother Frances Jones of Hornbeck; three sisters Renee Tankersley of Katy, Texas, Angela Dowden of Hornbeck and Jenifer Wagley of Houston, Texas; maternal grandparents Lena and Jose Chavez of Hornbeck; mother and father-in-law Brenda and Charles Strother of Rosepine. January 11, 2008 Jesse David Griffin Funeral services for Jesse David Griffin, 60, of Leesville, will be held Friday, January 11, 2008, at the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with Pastor Thomas Powell and Rev. Ray Blanchard officiating. Burial will follow at Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. He passed away at Saint Patrick Hospital of Lake Charles on Jan. 8. He was preceded in death by his father Jessie Griffin Sr.; mother Geraldine Griffin Williams; brother Jesse E. (Skinny) Griffin. Survivors include his loving wife Patricia Brister Griffin; three sons David and his wife Crystal of DeRidder, Bart and his wife Rachel of New Llano and Kyle also of New Llano; daughter Celeste Elliot of New Llano; brother Matt Steven and his wife Kathy of Boonville, AR.; sister Alice of Oklahoma; four grandchildren Sarah McKee, Abby Griffin, Wesley Griffin and Brayden Griffin. Jimmie Dale Jeane Funeral services for Jimmie Dale Jeane, 53, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2008, at Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Burial will follow at Castor Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Jeane went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 10. He was born in Leesville on March 13, 1954. Survivors include his parents C.W. and Elizabeth Jeane; two brothers Craig Jeane and wife Mary of Slagle and Tommy Jeane and wife Patty of Leesville; nephew Tony Jeane and wife Nona; two nieces Michele Goins and husband Scotty and Kimberleigh Welch and husband C.B. January 13, 2008 Elwin Edwin “Ed” Holton Services for Elwin Edwin “Ed” Holton, 80, of Bakersfield, Calif., was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2008, at Hixson Funeral Home Chapel of Leesville. Burial followed at Holton Cemetery in Slagle. Holton passed away Monday, Jan. 7, in Baltimore, Md. He was a World War II Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents Mollie and Alva Holton and brother Marlin Holton. Survivors include his wife Ruth Holton and her children Pam, Sandee, Mark, John and Jesse; first wife Betty Jo Holton and her children Tracy, Edie, Stephanie and son-in-law Kevin; brothers Jack and Clyde Holton; sisters Vera Lea Landrum and Tauvee Mabry; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Sherry Massey Cabra Funeral services for Sherry Massey Cabra, 45, of Leesville, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 14, 2008, at Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville with Pastors Wayne Chance and Lorraine Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Old Anacoco Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Sherry will be remembered by her husband, Teddy Cabra of Anacoco; her father, Delbert Massey and wife Susan of Leesville; two sons, Jonathan and Jarret Hilton of Leesville; two sisters, Dedra Wise of Leesville and Mary Branch and husband Doug of Evans; three grandchildren, Angelica, Jaden and Melissa of Hornbeck. She is preceded in death by her mother, Ethel Sue Massey; two sisters, Freida Sue Owen and Deborha Jo Leslie; and father-in-law, Ted Cabra. J.T. McDaniel Funeral services for J.T. McDaniel, 89, of DeRidder, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 13, 2008 in Labby Memorial Funeral Homes, Inc. chapel in DeRidder with Rev. Micah Young and Rev. Bob Rutherford officiating. Burial will follow at Rosepine Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mr. McDaniel passed away Friday, January 11, 2008 at 11:15 a.m. He was born in Esto. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie L. McDaniel of DeSoto, Texas; one son, James T. McDaniel Jr. of DeSoto; two daughters, Peggy Egeland of Duncanville, Texas and Martha Conder of Porter, Okla; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Fannie McDaniel and brothers, Elton, Robert Lee and Leon McDaniel. Muriel Cassiel Weber Funeral services for Muriel Cassiel Weber, 93, of DeRidder will held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 13, 2008, at Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Burial will follow at Beauregard Cemetery. She passed away Thursday, Jan. 10, in Deridder. She was preceded in death by her loving husband William Weber. Survivors include her daughter Billie Muriel Carter and her husband Ronald Carter; grandson Jason Carter; granddaughter Kelly Carter and great-grandson Wiley Alex Carter. Ronnie Lee Drake Funeral services for Ronnie Lee Drake, 55, of DeRidder, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2008, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. Wayne Kite officiating. Burial will follow in Lone Star Cemetery in Cole Central Community under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. He passed away at 5:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11, in Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He is survived by his wife Cindy Drake of DeRidder; sons Christopher Drake and Marckus Drake, both of S.D.; daughters Toni Lynn Drake of S.D. and Morgan Lee Drake Cheathan of DeRidder; brothers Harvey Drake of Rosepine and Thomas Drake of Anacoco; mother Lela Sanders of DeRidder; grandchildren Devin Tyler Drake, Kalub Srspka and Ava Irene Drake. Kelsie Don Chance Funeral services for Kelsie D. Chance, 37, formerly of Many, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2008 in the chapel of Smart & Son Funeral Home in Leesville with Revs. Jerry Masters and Larry DeLouch officiating. Burial will follow in Florien Cemetery in Florien under the direction of Smart & Son Funeral Home of Leesville. Survivors include his brothers, Thurman Stewart and wife Carolyn of Florien and Kevin Chance and wife Patty of Buchanan, Mich.; his sisters, Dianne King of Shreveport and Linda Chance Murray and her husband Malcolm of Leesville, Lynette Kay and her friend Scott Corley of Leesville, Judith Ann Martin and her friend Basil Ashby of Leesville and Shelia Chance of Miami, Fla.; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Huey P. and Doris Stewart Chance, along with a niece, Heather Elizabeth and nephew, Tommy Kay. January 15, 2008 Warren Stanley Anderson Colonel Warren Stanley Anderson, 88, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2008, in his residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. He is retired from the United States Army. January 16, 2008 Eugene “Neal” Free Eugene O'Neal “Neal” Free, 43, of Leesville, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2008, in Vernon Parish. Arrangements will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. January 17, 2008 David Henry Smith Funeral services for David Henry Smith, 63, of Leesville, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 19, 2008, at First Baptist Church in French Settlement. Burial will follow under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. He passed away Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles. David was born in Scottlandville in July 1944. He was a United States National Guard Veteran. Survivors include his wife Rebecca Smith of Leesville; daughters Christy Everette of New Llano and Ellen Ballard of Baton Rouge; sisters Willie May Martinez of Baton Rouge and Mary Davidson of Colby, Wis.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. January 18, 2008 Ava Claire Augustine Funeral services for Ava Claire Augustine, six weeks old, of Lake Charles will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2008, at First Baptist Church of Leesville with Revs. Jerry Penfield and Greg Cochran of Kentucky officiating. She passed away Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008. Little Ava is survived by her mother Colleen Skinner and father Jamie Augustine; sister Elizabeth Augustine; brother Alex Augustine; maternal grandparents Asa and Karen Skinner of Leesville; paternal grandparents Ronald and Gloria Augustine of DeRidder; maternal uncle Clint Skinner of Leesville; paternal aunts and uncles Johnny Augustine of Houston, Texas, John and Wendy Hobson of Katy, Texas, Vickie and Greg Cochran of Ky, Gill Horton of Katy, Texas, Kevin Augustine of Baton Rouge; maternal great-grandmother Eva Milam of DeRidder, as well as a host of cousins. Ovie A. “Red” Gill, Sr. Funeral services for Ovie A. “Red” Gill, Sr., 81, of DeRidder, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 19, 2008, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Revs. Roger Gill and Bobby Slaydon officiating. Burial will follow at Smyrna Cemetery. He passed away Wednesday, Jan. 16, in Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. He was born in Sugartown. Survivors include his wife Marie Gill of DeRidder; sons Roger Gill and wife Linda, Neal Gill and wife Patsy, Sammie Gill and wife Dona and Ovie Gill Jr. and Mechelle all of DeRidder, Bruce Gill of Plano, Texas, and Clifton Taylor and wife Paula of Ashdown, Ark.; daughter Debby Massey and husband Paul of DeRidder; brother Shelton Wisby of Nederland, Texas; sister Ellon Dear and husband B.L. of DeRidder; 22 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Chon Suk Marcum Funeral services for Chon Suk Marcum, 56, of New Llano, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2008, in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Pine Island Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. She passed away Wednesday, Jan. 16, in Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. Mrs. Marcum came from South Korea to Alexandria in 1985 with her husband Wilson J. Marcum. She was preceded in death by her husband Wilson J. Marcum. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law MiHwa and Frank Sanchez of New Llano; two brothers and two sisters. Prudon Gladys Chance Funeral services for Prudon Gladys Chance, 89, of Leesville, will be held Sunday, January 20, 2008, at Oak Grove Bible Baptist Church in Hornbeck with Rev. John Northway. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. She passed away Thursday, Jan. 17, at The Woodlands Nursing Home. Survivors include her two sons Kenneth Chance of Leesville and Gerald Chance of Leesville; her five grandchildren Vicky Harris, Chris Chance, Denise Galatas, Heather Foil and Christa Chance. January 22, 2008 Joseph “Joey” Brittain Funeral services for Joseph “Joey” Brittain, 19, of Burr Ferry, were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2008, in the Freedom Rest Baptist Church in Anacoco with Rev. James Kay officiating. Burial followed in the Sycamore Cemetery in Burkeville, Texas, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Joey passed away from injuries sustained in an auto accident near Burr Ferry Friday, Jan. 19. Survivors include his parents John and Dawn Brittain of Burr Ferry; sisters Misty Keen and Kimberly Brittain of Burr Ferry; maternal grandparents Linda and Willard Westmorland of Burkeville, Texas; paternal grandparents Bobby and Jack Brittain of Anacoco; maternal great-grandmother Yvonne Matherne of Harvey; paternal great-grandmother Lola Fancher of Anacoco. January 23, 2008 Kelli Suzette Wallace Chapman Funeral services for Kelli Suzette Wallace Chapman, 24, of Longville, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 24, 2008, at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Burial will follow in Evans Cemetery in Evans under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Mary Byrd and Beverly Kosan Wallace, and grandfather John Arnold Wallace. Kelli leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Jason Chapman; mother, Karen Byrd Haymon and stepfather Darrin; father, Alfred Wallace; stepfather, Bruce Legg; father-in-law, Roy Chapman; two children, Alexander and Callista Haymon; two stepsons, Mykal and Dayton Chapman; five brothers, Bobby Joyner, Justin Legg, Ricky Lee Wallace, Richard Wallace and James Wallace; sister-in-law, Jacqueline Franklin. January 24, 2008 Vera M. Kay Graveside funeral services for Vera M. Kay, 96, of Anacoco, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, January 25, 2008, at Holly Grove Cemetery in Anacoco with Rev. Wilton Anthony officiating. Burial will follow in the Holly Grove Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Kay passed away Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the Sabine Medical Center in Many. She was born in Vernon Parish. She was preceded in death by her husband of Mrs Carolyn Sue Callegari of Hemphill, Texas, and Peggy Kay Haymon of Hornbeck; sister Arrada Burran of Port Neches, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren. January 25, 2008 Dorothy Williams Funeral services for Dorothy Williams, 39, of Leesville, will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2008, at Johnson Temple Church of God in Christ in Leesville with Rev. Maurice Johnson officiating. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. She passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at her residence in Leesville. Dorothy Williams was born in Columbus, Ohio. She is survived by her husband James Williams Sr. of Leesville; son James Williams Jr. of Leesville; daughters Lakeshia Williams of Leesville and Shannae Williams of Leesville; brothers Michael White of Columbus, Ohio, Chris White of Columbus, Ohio and Joe White of Hilliard, Ohio; sisters Terri Swetnam of Woodbridge, Va., Debbie Rogacki of Grove City, Ohio and Susan Strawser of Grove City, Ohio; parents George and Barbara Otteson of Leesville; grandchild Christopher Johnson Jr. of Leesville. Margie Rene Poarch Funeral services for Margie Rene Poarch, 82, of Hornbeck, will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2008, at Prewitt's Chapel Baptist Church in Hornbeck. Burial will follow at Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband James O. Poarch and her brother Jimmy Powell. Survivors include sons Carl Prentis Poarch of Leesville, Jimmy Allen Poarch and wife Judy of Evans, Gary Wayne Poarch and wife Vonnie of Hornbeck, Robert “Bobby” Poarch and wife Betty of Fisher and Alfred Poarch and wife Becky of Hornbeck; daughters Sandra Gail Wright and husband David of Houston, Texas and Joan Snell and husband Van of Hornbeck; brothers Harley Powell of Hornbeck and Lynwood Powell of Hornbeck; 25 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren. January 27, 2008 Melvin Lee Spurgeon Funeral services for Melvin Lee Spurgeon, 83, of Leesville, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2008, in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with Rev. Gil Arthur officiating. Burial followed in the Laurel Hill Cemetery near Hicks under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. He was a Veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Edith Spurgeon of Leesville; sons Norman Spurgeon of Alexandria and Gary Spurgeon and wife Martha of Brandon, Miss.; daughter, Jodi Stevens and husband Earl of Denham Springs; stepsons Malcolm Murray Sr. and wife Linda of Leesville and Randy Murrary and wife Debbie of Leesville; two stepdaughters, Wavelyn Dillon and husband James of Tylertown, Miss. and Pat Guilbeaux and husband Ken of Lafayette; 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Homer Mae Hale Mrs. Homer Mae Hale, a resident of Anacoco, died Friday, January 25, 2008 at her daughter's home in Houston, Texas at the age of 75 years. Mrs. Hale was born July 17, 1932 in Daingerfield, Texas to the late William Shelly and Rosa Louise (McGraw) Clark. She is preceded in death by a son, Eugene Hale, and a daughter, Shirley Hale. She was the beloved wife of Haskel Hale; beloved mother of Kay Holloway and her husband Chuck, of Houston, Kathy Feeney of Austin, Texas, and Sandra Renee Perkins and her husband Curtis, of Anacoco; beloved grandmother of Beverly Cruz of Pearland, Texas, Amy Butler of Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, Corey Hale of Fairfield, Texas, Mason Hale of Bryan, Texas and Kevin Feeney of Austin, Texas. Mrs. Hale is also survived by eight great-grandchildren. Interment will be at the Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco. Arrangements are under the direction of Niday Funeral Home of Houston, Texas. January 29, 2008 Eleanor W. Shell Harris McConaha Funeral services for Eleanor W. Shell Harris McConaha, 74, of Keithville, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2008, in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home the Canaan Cemetery in Leesville. She passed away Sunday, Jan. 27 in Shreveport. She was born in Vernon Parish. She was preceded in death by her daughter Debra C. Costa, brother Ralph Shell and sister Maggie Lorene King. Survivors include her husband Lester McConaha; six sons Wallace L. Harris of Shreveport, Harley R. Harris of Keithville, Ruben D. Harris of Shreveport, Anthony R. Harris of Huntsville, Ala., Van Harris of Keithville and Kevin Gibson of Bossier City; stepchildren Louise Griffin of Keithville, Pam White of Burr Ferry, Joe McConaha of Rosepine, Harold McConaha of Rosepine and Paul McConaha of Vanburen, Ark.; two brothers Newton S. Shell of Rosepine and Jimmy Shell of Leesville; sister Jessie Lee Hartsfield of Haynesville; 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Ralph M. Miller Ralph M. Miller, 68, a native of Washington, D.C. and resident of Vernon Parish, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 6:45 p.m. His career began in the Armed Forces, followed by Civil Service as a Chief Entertainment BR, Arts and Information Specialist. Ralph was preceded in death by the love of his life, Edna W. Miller, who passed on October 21, 2007. There were no children born of Ralph and Edna's marriage. He is survived by Edna's three children, William G. Willis and wife Jennice, Rachel Pearl Slaydon and husband Chester and Nellene Wingate, all of DeRidder; one brother, Frank Miller and wife Carol; and one sister, Joyce Robinson, all of Maryland. There are 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Myers Colonial Funeral Home at 1 p.m. today, Tuesday, January 29, 2008. Pastor Garrett Fuselier and Virginia Wingate will officiate. Burial will follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cravens. Fred Burke Funeral services for Fred Burke, 48, of Leesville, will be held at noon today, Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Leesville with Revs. Arnold Brown Sr. and Clemmon Turner officiating. Burial will follow at Leesville Memorial Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. He passed away Wednesday, Jan. 23 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Fred Burke was born March 11, 1959 in Leesville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He leaves to cherish his memory: companion Marie Lipton and son Derrick Lipton; sisters Cynthia Watson, Jessica Marsh and husband Tony, Melenda Davis and husband Joseph, Carol Walker and husband Lamorris, all of Leesville; sisters Doris Brown and husband Arnold of Baton Rouge and Denise Griffin of Georgia; brother Kevin Burnett and wife Crystal of Georgia; Emma Burnett of Greensboro, Ala.; Dorothy Mucker, Barbara Osborne and Lenora Wheeler, all of Louisville, Ky.; James Burnett of Chicago, Ill. January 30, 2008 Robert T. Foley Funeral services for Robert T. Foley, 77, of New Llano, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 31, 2008, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Father Peter Faulk officiating, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Homes. Mr. Foley died Monday, January 28, 2008, at Rapides Hospital in Alexandria. Robert Foley was born in Little Falls, N.Y. He was preceded in death by three children, Baby Girl Foley, Scott Robert Foley and Kevin James Foley; his parents, Walter and Leona Foley; and siblings, James Foley, George Foley and Beatrice Barbarich. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Jean Foley of New Llano; his children, Alan and Debbie of Okeechobee, Fla., Keith (Sue) Foley of Tacoma, Wash., Cheryl (James) Bryant of Herkimer, N.Y., Robert Foley Jr. of Turin, N.Y., Jeffrey Foley of Utica, N.Y., Colleen (Mark) Walker of Ball, Patrick (Priscilla) Foley of Ellendale, Del., Craig Foley of Utica, N.Y., and Kelly Sessums of Fort Worth, Texas; one brother, Francis (Marlene) Foley of Herkimer, N.Y.; 24 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. January 31, 2008 Ruthie Bennett Johnson Funeral services for Ruthie Bennett Johnson, 82, of Simpson, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, February 1, 2008, at the Simpson Baptist Church in Simpson with the Revs. Lorraine Smith and Brett Thorton officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Island Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband Allie Johnson, parents and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include her three daughters Betty Simmons of Leesville, Martha Hillman and husband Larry of Simpson and Patsy Fontenot and husband Larry of Iowa; son William “Bill” Johnson and wife Bridgett of Canyon, Texas; brothers Shelton Bennett of Simpson, Roy Bennett of Simpson and Henry Bennett of Corpus Christi, Texas; sisters Renee' Maccarrone of Manhattan, N.Y. and Margie Froehlich of Long Island, N.Y.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Betty Jo Holton Memorial services for Mrs. Betty Jo Holton of Millington, Tenn., will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2008, in the chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Burial will follow in the Holton Cemetery near Leesville with daughter Edie Holton Westphal officiating. Mrs. Holton, formerly of the Leesville, Shreveport and Alexandria areas, was the widow of the late Pastor Ed Holton. She passed away on Jan. 23 in Millington, Tenn. She is survived by three daughters Tracy Fitzgerald of Millington, Tenn., Edie Holton Westphal of Vallejo, Calif. and Stephanie Holton of Chicago, Ill.; two brothers Bill Mullins of Yantis, Texas and Roy Mullins of Longview, Texas; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. February 5, 2008 James David “Big O” Odom Sr. Funeral services for Mr. James David “Big O” Odom Sr., 54, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2008, in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel of Leesville with Bro. James Byrd and Bro. Jeff James officiating. A Masonic graveside service will immediately follow in the Pine Hills Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Our beloved “Big O” departed from this earthly domain and met with his heavenly father on Feb. 2. Survivors include his wife of 33 years Sandra Odom of Leesville; son James David Odom Jr. of Leesville; mother Melia O. James of Cravens; sisters Betty Willis and husband Roy Owens of Cross Roads, Ala. and Helen Sinclair and husband Tommy of Oakdale; brother Jeffrey James and wife René of Pitkin. Perry Lynn Johnson Funeral services for Mr. Perry Lynn Johnson, 60, will be held at 2 p.m. today, February 5, 2008, at East Leesville Baptist Church with Rev. Gill Arthur and Irby Perkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery of Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Perry passed departed from this earthly domain and met with his heavenly father on Feb. 2 after a sudden illness. Perry served our grateful nation in the US Army from 1966 to 1970. Survivors include his wife of 41 years Jennell Johnson of Leesville; mother Vera McCauley of Pitkin; son Timothy Johnson of Houston, Texas; daughter Joni Cowart and husband Jon of Alexandria; brother Paul Johnson and wife Connie of Tyler, Texas; sister Vicki Buxton of Oakdale; one grandson Brady Cowart of Alexandria. February 6, 2008 Milbon “Mel” Dupre' Funeral services for Milbon “Mel” Dupre', 71, of Opelousas will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2008 the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany located at 1103 S. Union Street in Opelousas with Rev. J. Peterson Smith, Rector officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington, under the direction of Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Catherine Palmyre (Bailey) Dupre'; four children, Emile and Ellen Caillet Dupre' of Orange, Texas; Dr. Greg and Angelle Dupre' Lord of Leesville; Harry and Julie Dupre' Buckner of Plaquemine; Marcel and Isabel Morrison Dupre' of Baton Rouge; and 16 grandchildren: Derek Dupre', Jamie Dupre', Jesse Dupre', Maria Dupre', Michael Dupre', Catherine Calhoun, Gregory Lord, Dr. Christina Lord, Rhonda Lord Miller, Jodie Lord, Steven Lord, Benjamin Buckner, Miriam Buckner, Melinda Buckner, Maura Dupre', and Bailey Dupre'; one brother, Harvey Dupre', Jr. and wife, Betty Hicks Dupre' of Kingston Springs, Tennessee; one sister, Beulah “Bea” Dupre' Ganson and husband, Brady Ganson of Abilene, Texas; and mother-in-law, Mary Catherine Pierrel Bailey of Opelousas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Dupre', Sr. and Elta Leger Dupre' of Palmetto, Louisiana, two brothers, Marvin Ray Dupre' and Wayne Dupre' and one sister, Doralea Dupre' Luneau, and his father-in-law, James F. Bailey, of Opelousas, Louisiana. February 7, 2008 Lela Iona McKee Eddlemon Funeral services for Lela Iona McKee Eddlemon will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, February 8, 2008 at the First United Pentecostal Church of Leesville. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Eddlemon was born July 8, 1924, and passed away on Feb. 4 in the Medical City Hospital in Dallas, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband Wiley Columbus Eddlemon; parents Ella and Jessie McKee; four brothers Leon, Ezra and Edgar McKee and Fred Cassie. Survivors include her four daughters Jessie Wilen Eddlemon Calhoun of Leesville; Velmer Carlene Eddlemon of Dallas, Texas, Jimie Wandalene Eddlemon Ayres of Houston, Texas, and Iona Kathleen Bauer of Wichita Falls, Texas; four granddaughters Janell Denise Calhoun, Candace Kelli Brister, Amber René Brister and Staci Lynn Bauer Van Wieren; grandson Edwin Stewart Vandenburg; great-granddaughter Jessica Elizabeth Vandenburg; three great-grandsons Patrick Neely Vandenburg, Miles Wiley Vandenburg and Christian Alexander Vandenburg; two sons-in-law Quinton Calhoun and Joseph Bauer; granddaughter-in-law Mamie Vandenburg; two grandsons-in-law Bert Woodall and Jon Van Wieren. February 8, 2008 Jasper Paul Nelson Jr. Funeral services for Jasper Paul Nelson Jr., 68, of Simpson, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Bro. Paul Settles officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Leesville Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Nelson was born in Vicksburg, Miss. He was a retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant. Nelson was preceded in death by his father, Jasper Paul Nelson, Sr.; mother, Claudie B. Wadley and brother Jimmie Nelson. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 46 years, Cornelia “Tina” Nelson and four children, Jeffery D. Nelson of New Orleans, Anglea Nelson of Leesville, Michael P. Nelson of New Orleans and Eric D. Nelson of Galveston, Texas; one sister, Barbara Nelson of Fairfield Calif.; six grandsons and one granddaughter. William D. Hyatt William D. Hyatt, 80, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away quietly on February 3, 2008. Memorial services will also be held in Wilmington, Del., at a later date. He was born in Merryville Sept. 15, 1927. Bill served in the Navy in World War II and the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Bealie Hyatt and his first wife Dorothy Hyatt. He is survived by his wife Alma Hyatt and daughter Lynne Tomczak and husband Robert of Wilmington, Del.; granddaughter Stephanie Tomczak; brother Marlon Hyatt and wife Doris of Leesville; four stepchildren Gladys Gibbs and husband William, Susan Lanford and husband Michael, Robert Briggs and Deborah Briggs; grandchildren Jennifer, Amy, Andy and Paige. February 10, 2008 Johnny Kay Funeral services for Johnny Kay, 48, of Leesville will be held at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 10, 2008 at Freedom Rest Baptist Church in Anacoco with the Rev's. James Kay and Daniel Lowe officiating. Burial will follow in the Beach Grove Cemetery in Anacoco, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville, LA. Mr. Kay was born in Alexandria. He is survived by his wife of 22 years Renate Kay of Leesville; brothers, Jefferson (Cynthia M.) Kay and Justin (Bonnie) Kay both of Burr Ferry; parents Leroy and Nelta Ruth Kay of Burr Ferry, grandmother, Cleola Tilley of DeRidder and his nieces Leah Kay, Tiffany Kay and Brittany Kay. Edgardo “Ed” Rondon-Rivera The family of Edgardo “Ed” Rondon Rivera sadly announce the death of their father and husband on Feb. 6, 2008 in Alexandria. He was 64 years old and was a native of Pureto Rico. He is survived by his wife Delia A Rondon of New Llano; two daughters, Heidi Vereen of Ft. Campbell, Ky and Lelie A. Rondon of New Llano and mother Virginia Rivera Rondon of Pureto Rico. February 12, 2008 Judy Averitt Vickers Judy Averitt Vickers, 69, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2008 at the Golden Age Nursing Center in Jena. A private family service will be held under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Ms. Vickers was born May 5, 1928 in Berlin, Germany. She is survived by her husband Gerald “Vic” Vickers of Leesville; two sons Larry Averitt and wife Angela of Hornbeck and Gary Averitt and wife Tina of Simpson; brother Peter Kliem of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; four grandchildren Ashley Averitt, Ashton Averitt, Devin Averitt and Stephanie Averitt. Adell P. Stephens Funeral services for Adell P. Stephens, 87, of Leesville, will be held at 2 p.m. today, February 12, 2008 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder with Rev. T.J. Bordelon. Burial will follow at Hinson Cemetery under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home. Adell passed away Sunday, Feb. 10 in Rosepine. Laverne (Adell) Pace Stephens of Cottonwood Community was born on April 14, 1919 in Wiggins, Miss. to William Wiley Pace and Nina Breland Pace. Adell was married to Otto Joseph Stephens July 18, 1942 in Hattiesburg, Miss. She is survived by her husband of 65 1/2 years Otto J. Stephens of Cottonwood Community; sister Selma “Sally” Pace Geraci of Oxford, Miss.; brothers Arno Pace and spouse Bertha of Nashville, Tenn. and Nathaniel Artis Pace and spouse Sylvia of Newport News, Va. Hobert Phelps Funeral services for Hobert Phelps, 84, of Leesville, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2008, in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with the Revs. Wallace Palmer and Jerry Penfield officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Phelps passed away Sunday, Feb. 10 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles. Mr. Phelps was born May 8, 1923 in Gandy to Joseph D. and Nancy Lee Phelps. He served as a Sgt. in the United States Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife Gertrude “Trudie” Phelps of Leesville; son and daughter-in-law Jerry and Mary Beth Phelps of Pasadena, Texas; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. February 13, 2008 Mary Ann Mitchell Funeral services for Mary Ann Mitchell, 55, of Leesville, will be at 12 p.m. Thursday, February 14, 2008, at the New Willow Baptist Church on Redtown Road in Leesville with Rev. Harrison Fields officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. She passed away Friday, Feb. 8 at the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Ms. Mitchell was born in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her mother Ruby H. Johnson. Survivors include her daughter Colinda Rene Douglas and husband Randall of Bay Shore, N.Y.; three brothers Donald Johnson of Huntsville, Ala., Robert Johnson and Ted Johnson of Monroe; sister Ruby Lunz of Petersburg, Va. Charlie “C.D.” Roberts Funeral services for Charlie “C.D.” Roberts, 83, of Hornbeck, will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, February 15, 2008, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. He passed away Monday, Feb. 11 at the Sabine Rehabilitation and Retirement Center in Many. C.D. was a World War II United States Marine Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years Johnnie Lee Roberts. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law Margaret and David Cruz of Keller, Texas; grandsons Dirk and Patrick Flaherty of Keller, Texas; granddaughter Dena Cruz of Burbank, Calif.; one great-grandson Alex Flaherty. Amy Marie Smith Funeral services for Amy Marie Smith, 20, of Houston, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2008, at Beech Grove Congregational Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Beech Grove Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. She passed away Thursday, Feb. 7 at Ben Taub Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Survivors include her mother Karen Smith of Anacoco; father Alex Felan of Houston, Texas; stepfather Kelly Lyons of Vidor, Texas; grandparents Dianne Smith of Houston, Texas, Roy Smith of Leesville and Tommy Felan of Katy, Texas; close family friend Jim Coon of Houston, Texas; uncles Mark Smith of Ark. and Paul Smith of Houston, Texas; aunt Yvonne Montes of Katy, Texas. Edward M. “Raymond” Tilley Funeral services for Edward M. “Raymond” Tilley, 68, of Leesville, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 14, 2008 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. Durhl R. David officiating. Burial will follow at Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. He passed away Monday, Feb. 11 in his residence in Leesville. Mr. Tilley was born in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his parents George and Ethel Bearden Tilley. Survivors include his daughters Chantel E. Tilley of Las Vegas, Nev., Sherrie C. Eakins of Lake Charles and Katherine M. Vincent of Iowa; brother Arlin W. Tilley of Leesville and three grandchildren. February 15, 2008 Mac D. Craft Funeral services for Mac D. Craft, 83, of Kisatchie, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2008, in the Kisatchie Baptist Church in Kisatchie with Rev. Wayne Chance officiating. Burial will follow in the Cold Spring Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Craft died Thursday, Feb. 14 in Lake Charles. Craft was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his first wife LaVonne F. Craft and his second wife LaVerne Cormie Craft. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law Travis and Marcyi Craft of Kisatchie and Kenneth and Kimberly Craft of Edna, Texas; brother Lewis Craft of Baton Rouge; sister Minnie Robertson of Peason; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Sharon Ann Moore Baltzegar Sharon Ann Moore Baltzegar, 66, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at her residence in Greenville, Texas, after a short terminal illness. A private family service will be held under the direction of Smart and Son Funeral Home in Leesville. Sharon was born May 6, 1941 in Leesville to the late Woodie and Reba Moore. Survivors include her husband Ron; two daughters Judith and Thalia; son Lance; five grandchildren; two brothers Gary and Michael Moore; two sisters Madeline Booty and Mary Terry. Carolyn Ann Sexton Stewart Funeral services for Carolyn Ann Sexton Stewart, 74, of Leesville will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Jerry Penfield officiating, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Steward passed away Thursday, Feb. 14 at her residence in Leesville. Stewart was born in Douglasville, Texas. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Lee Stewart of Leesville; sons, Clint and daughter-in-law Perrilyn James of Leesville and Lewis and daughter-in-law Sherry James of Leesville; daughter, Lola and son-in-law, Tony Brown of Leesville; sister, Jennie Sexton Evans of New Boston, Texas; grandchildren, Jessica Kennedy, Justin James, Jarred James, Crystal James, Matthew James and Talon Brown; two great-great grandchildren, Micah Kennedy and Quentin Kennedy. February 17, 2008 Judge Chris Smith III Funeral services for Judge Chris Smith III, 67, of Leesville, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Sunday, February 17, 2008, at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Chris Smith III, trial lawyer and former Leesville City Judge, died Thursday afternoon at his offices in Leesville. Born Feb. 4, 1941, Judge Smith grew up in Leesville. Survivors include his wife, the former Shirley Pearce; brother George Ferguson Smith of Leesville; son and law partner S. Christie Smith IV of Leesville and son E. Pearce Smith of New Orleans. Lillie Mae Williams Funeral services for Lillie Mae Williams, 92, of Leesville, will held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 18, 2008 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel of Leesville with Rev. Harrison Fields officiating. Burial will follow at Leesville Memorial Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. She passed away Monday, Feb. 11, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Lillie Mae Williams was born March 25, 1914, in Rapides Parish. Survivors include her nephews, Charley Washington of Leesville, Wadell Washington of Alexandria and Tom Chapman of Flint, Mich.; nieces, Lavern Gilbert of Alexandria and Lois Pitman of Lake Charles. February 19, 2008 Mark Anthony Carter Funeral services for Mark Anthony Carter, 51, of Simpson, was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 18, 2008, at Simpson Baptist Church in Simpson with Rev. Brett Thorton officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Carter passed away Feb. 14 in Pineville. He was a Veteran. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Christopher Lee Morgan. Survivors include his parents, B.E. and Betty Carter of Simpson; brother and sister-in-law, Benjamin Emerson Carter Jr. and Gwyn; sisters and brothers-in-law, Oene and Danny Morgan of Anacoco and Martha and Jules Norra of Picayune, Miss.; nephews and nieces, Benjamin Emerson Carter IV, Nicholas Carter, Danny Morgan Jr., Nicole “Nicky” Hoppert, Jennifer, Brock and Tatum Malancon. February 21, 2008 Claudia Marie Brady Martin Funeral services for Claudia Marie Brady Martin, 77, of Leesville, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 21, 2008, at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Mora with Revs. Ed Basco and Walter Dixon officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in Mora under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. She passed away Tuesday, Feb. 19 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Claudia Martin was born in Mora in May 1930. She was preceded in death by her parents Gordan and Josie Bolton Brady of Mora; husband A.B. Martin of Hutton; grandson Joseph Doyle of Nederland, Texas; brother Billy Wayne Brady of Mora. Survivors include five children Douglas Martin and wife Eloise of Kurthwood, Bruce Martin and wife Jo Ann of Winnfield, Fabian Martin and wife Lori of Alexandria, Sherry Martin and companion Harry Cates Jr. of Longville and Darrell Martin of Hutton; eight grandchildren Patrick Martin and wife Monica of Kurthwood, Cassidy Martin of Winnfield, Kayla, Brandon, Nathan and Gregory Martin of Alexandria, Kelsi and Caitlin Doyle, Tisha, Cody and Michael Cates of Longville; great-grandchildren Taylor Patrick and Jordan Lane Martin of Kurthwood; sister Irva Henry of Many; four brothers Kenneth Brady of Jasper, Texas, Robert Brady of Leesville, Jackie Brady of Mora and Thomas Brady of Leesville. February 22, 2008 Lydia Douglass Funeral services for Lydia Douglass, 58, of Leesville, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2008, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Burial will follow at Oak Forest Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. She passed away Tuesday, Feb. 19 at her residence in Leesville. Survivors include her son, Chad Douglass of Leesville; daughter, Christy Douglass of Leesville; granddaughter, Isabell Santana of Leesville; sister, Nylda and husband Robert Santana of Leesville; nieces and nephews, Santana Pinckley, Payton Gordan, Robbie Santana, Bryan Santana and Dene Pinckley. February 24, 2008 Robert Mitchell Perkins Funeral services for Robert Mitchell Perkins, 60, of Rosepine, will be held today, Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Rosepine with Revs. Lloyd Carroll and Bo Powell officiating. Interment will follow in Rosepine Cemetery under the direction of Chaddick Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Perkins died Thursday, February 21, 2008 at Ville Platte Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Gaye Perkins of Rosepine; one daughter, Carla Linder and husband Ray of Hickory, N.C.; one son, Chad Abbot and wife Amy of Rosepine; four grandchildren, Kaya Abbott, Cody Abbott, T.J. Johnson and Guy Johnson; one brother, Laverne Perkins of Rosepine; one niece, Lavena Higginbotham of Rosepine. Mr. Perkins was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Agnes Perkins and his son, Bo Perkins. Robert Leon Bates Funeral services for Robert Leon Bates, 42, of Rosepine, will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 26, 2008 in the chapel of Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder with Rev. Charles Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Providence Cemetery in Providence Community in Rosepine under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Bates died Friday, February 22, 2008 in DeRidder. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Leroy Bates. Survivors include sons, Brandon Leon Bates of Westlake and Jason Malone of Calcasieu; grandson, Jason Dylan Malone; mother, Lenda Lou Bates of Lake Charles; sister, Robert Bates Nolen of Lake Charles; aunt, Michelle Gibson of Rosepine; and uncle, Mitchell James of Andalusia, Ala. February 26, 2008 Wanda Sue Dowden Delp Funeral services for Wanda Sue Dowden Delp, 57, of Anacoco, were held at 3 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2008, in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Dr. Joseph Bathe officiating. Burial followed in the Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. She passed away Feb. 23 in her residence in Anacoco after a nine month courageous battle with colon cancer. Wanda was born in Hornbeck. Survivors include her husband of 23 years Barney Delp of Anacoco; her children and grandchildren Sharon Austin and husband J.R. and Joshua and Seth Ponthieux of Anacoco, Susan Teegardin and husband Brian and Taylor, Katie, Coral, Ariel and Zoey of Rosepine, and Billy Wade and wife Katherine and McKenzie and Christian of Bastrop, Texas; brothers Donald Dowden and wife Glory Mae of Hornbeck, Ronald Dowden and wife JoAnn of Leesville, Teddie Dowden and wife Sheryl of Leesville and Dan Dowden and wife Vicky of Anacoco; sisters Frances Parker of Anacoco, Connie Brooks of Gillis and Marilyn Merchant and husband Jim of Anacoco and mother Helen Dowden of Anacoco. February 27, 2008 James H. Benson Funeral services for James H. Benson, 78, of Leesville, with be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 28, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Edgar Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. James was born in Pauls Valley, Okla. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his mother Viola Benson Holland; father John H. Benson; stepfather Horace Holland and brother Eugene Benson. Survivors include his wife of 58 years Kathrine Benson of Leesville; son Paul Randall Benson of Leesville; daughter Cathy Benson Callaway of Shreveport and five grandchildren. Lena Oakes McRae Funeral services for Lena Oakes McRae, 99, of Leesville, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2008, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. Bobby Shirley officiating. Burial will follow in the Self Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. She passed away on Feb. 24 at Woodlands Care Center in Leesville. Mrs. McRae was born April 24, 1908, in Pickering. She was the daughter of the late Mitchell Neal Oakes and Ida Jeane Oakes. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank L. McRae; son Warren L. McRae; brothers Guy Oakes, Harless Oakes and Neal Oakes and sister Gladys Oakes Kretchman. Survivors include her sons Milton McRae and wife Alice of Shreveport and Ted McRae and wife Errol of Baton Rouge; daughter Glenda McRae Coburn and husband Venton of Leesville; daughter-in-law Gwendolyn McRae of Shreveport; ten grandchildren William McRae of Charlottesville, Va., Jana McRae of Shreveport, Lisa McRae Fulp of Oakton, Va., Timothy McRae of Minden, Derek McRae of High Point, N.C., Debra McRae Danielson, Patricia McRae and Molly McRae all of Baton Rouge, and Yvette Coburn and Colette Coburn Campagna both of Dallas. In addition she leaves 13 great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren. February 28, 2008 Edith Martin Bolton Funeral services for Edith Martin Bolton, 82, of Leesville, will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, February 28, 2008, at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Leesville with Terry Ward and Morris Dale Goins officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in Mora under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. She passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26 at her residence. She was born in Hutton on Dec. 20, 1925. She was preceded in death by her husband JL Bolton; son Michael Bolton; grandchildren Shannon Ward, infant girl Jeane and Eric Littleton; one great grandson Ethan Baker; two sisters Audrey Martin Bricker, Lorraine Martin Hillman; brother A.B. Martin and long time companion Caryl Moores. Survivors include her children Judy Ward and husband Arthur Lynn Ward and Jerry Bolton all of Leesville, Janet Jeane and husband Anthony Jeane of Slagle, Janis Meloon and husband Jim of Rialto, Calif., Malcolm Bolton of Leesville and Cathy Littleton of Pickering; brother Melvin Martin of Hutton; sister Vergie Martin LaCaze of Leesville; 23 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. James “Redbone” Gill Funeral services for James “Redbone” Gill, 52, of Vinton, will held at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 28, 2008, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. Arlon Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cravens under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. He passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26 in Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles. He was preceded in death by his mother Jewel Lene Gill. Survivors include his brothers Byron Gill of Chopin and Landry Gill of Cravens; seven sisters Sharon Hoffman of Clinton, Okla., Zell Reeves of Reeves, Mary Johnson of Cravens, Ramona Tuck of Leesville, Lisa Perkins of DeRidder, Kay Nessmith of Calcasieu and Amy Duff of Clinton, Okla.; father Ray Gill of Oakdale. February 29, 2008 Wayne Eugene Buum Funeral services for Wayne Eugene Buum, 76, of Akron, Iowa, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 1, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A. in Akron, Iowa, with Rev. Dawn Quame officiating. Burial will follow in Union Creek Cemetery, rural Union County, S.D., with an honor guard by the Akron Fire Department. He passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa. Wayne was born Nov. 7, 1931, on the family farm in Union County, S.D., the son of Lloyd and Antoinetta Swanson Buum. Wayne was united in marriage to LaVonne K. Lamoureux on April 29, 1950, in Akron, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of over 57 years, LaVonne of Akron; four children Gregory W. and Coleen Buum of Armstrong, Iowa, Gary and Garnet Buum of McPherson, Kan., Gordon and MeYoung Buum of Leesville and Glenda Klemme and Todd Plendl of Remsen, Iowa; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; brother Alvern and Marcella Buum of Beresford, S.D. Bill R. Doyle Funeral services for Bill R. Doyle, 74, of Anacoco will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2008, in the First Baptist Church in Anacoco with the Revs. D.R. Davis and David Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in the Holly Grove Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Doyle passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, in the VA Hospital in Pineville. Mr. Doyle was a Veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include his wife Linda McNeely Doyle of Anacoco; three sons and daughters-in-law Bill Patrick and Cindy Doyle of Hillsboro, Calif., Dana and Tracey Doyle of Broken Arrow, Okla. and Jeffrey Bean of Anacoco; three daughters and sons-in-law Kelly and Chuck Lewis of Spring, Texas, Darlene Eubanks and Joe Keen of Sulphur and Rhonda Hollabaugh of Denton, Texas; brother and sister-in-law Jimmy Lynn and Mary Doyle of Honey Grove, Texas; 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Lana J. Shackelford-Norton Funeral services for Lana J. Shackelford-Norton, 58, of Leesville, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Pastor Reddout officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Island Cemetery in Pickering under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. She passed away Wednesday, Feb. 27 at Memorial Herman Hospital in Houston, Texas. She was a resident of Vernon Parish and attended First Assembly of Leesville. Survivors include her sons Robbie and wife Melissa Shackelford of Leesville, David Lynn and wife Stephanie Shackelford of Hornbeck, Kevin and wife Amanda Shackelford of Leesville and Jamie and wife Amy Shackelford of Leesville; sisters Susan McCormick of Vidor, Texas, and Melody and husband John Lyman of Lumberton, Texas; parent Lettie Sammans of Leesville and nine grandchildren. Gloria Mae Spurgeon Funeral services for Gloria Mae Spurgeon, 61, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 28, 2008, at Murfreesboro Funeral Home with Dr. Mark Gregory officiating. Burial will follow in the Valhalla Memory Gardens in Huntsville, Ala., under the direction of Murfreesboro Funeral Home. She passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26 at Stonecrest Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her mother Shirley Mae White; sister Gail Ann White; brother Roger Thomas. Survivors include her father Thomas H. White of Anacoco; daughter Katrina Waldrip of Rockvale, Tenn.; son Vernon Spurgeon of Hornbeck; sister Barbara Gannon of Huntsville, Ala.; grandchildren Ian Waldrip, Joshua Waldrip, Gabrielle Spurgeon and Alexis Spurgeon. Annie Mae O'Banion Funeral services for Sister Annie Mae O'Banion, of Arlington, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2008, at Starlight Missionary Baptist Church with the Revs. Daniel Stafford and Tommy Rigmaiden officiating. Burial will follow at Starlight Cemetery under the direction of Chaddick Funeral Home of DeRidder. She departed this life on Sunday, Feb. 24 at Medial Center of Arlington Hospital in Arlington, Texas. Sister O'Banion was born to the proud parents of Rev. David Smith and Fannie M. Smith Wright on Dec. 3, 1932, in Boyce. She is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers Josephus Smith, Rev. Luther David Smith and Rev. Walter Smith; four sisters Rosie Mae Husband, Mary Smith, Edna S. Jordan and Laura Slaughter; son Ellis Eugene Rigmaiden Jr. Left to hold the treasure of her love are two sons Tommy Rigmaiden and wife Shirley of Grand Prairie, Texas, and Paul O'Banion and wife Sherra of Fort Worth, Texas; five daughters Kathy Taylor and husband Larry of DeRidder, Brenda Olivier and husband Herbert of DeRidder, Annie Marie Veasey and husband William of Arlington, Texas, Elisha Bolden and husband Eric of Arlington and Beverly O'Banion of Mansfield, Texas; stepbrother Emmit Wright and wife Pearl of DeRidder; stepsister Willie Mae Wash of Kirbyville, Texas; ten nieces; three nephews; 16 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; three sisters-in-law Olivia Hickman, Jean Johnson and Annie Mae Rosendoll, all of DeRidder; two brothers-in-law David Husband Sr. of DeRidder and James O'Banion of Tyler, Texas. March 4, 2008 Ralph D. McRae Funeral services for Ralph D. McRae will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with the Revs. Daniel Lowe and Ken Graham officiating. He passed away Sunday, March 2, at his residence in Leesville. During World War II, Mr. McRae served his country for four years as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his widow, Dr. Billie Simms McRae; two children, Ralph D. McRae Jr. of Leesville and Virginia Lee Conner of Leesville; seven grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Gary Dwayne Weldon Funeral services for Mr. Gary Dwayne Weldon, 52, of Pitkin will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Pitkin with Reverend Brad Perkins officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Branch Cemetery, Pitkin under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale. Gary Dwayne Weldon passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family on March 2, 2008. Weldon was born on July 28, 1955 in Orange, Texas. Weldon was preceded in death by his father, Henry T. Weldon, Sr., and two brothers, Leroy Weldon and Hank Weldon, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Earlene Weldon of Pitkin; one daughter, Cheyanne Weldon of Mora; two sons, David Weldon of Conway, Arkansas and Clinton Ray Weldon of Kingsland, Georgia; two sisters, Christie Caperon and Belinda Cloud, both of Pitkin; two brothers, Jeff Weldon of Lake Charles and Perry Weldon of Pitkin and two grandchildren, Samantha Littleton of Lafayette and Sean Littleton of Mora. Patricia Howard Funeral services for Patricia Howard, 40, of Leesville will be announced by the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. She passed away Sunday, March 2, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. March 5, 2008 Edna Grace Sellers Edna Grace Sellers, 97 years of age, passed away peacefully and departed this world for heaven on March 4, 2008. She was born June 15, 1910 to Katie and Bart Jeane. Sellers was preceded in death by husband, Carney M. Sellers, her parents and brothers, J.B., Samuel Lee, Cecil and Lonnie Jeane. Left to cherish Sellers memory are her only child, Carney Jean Midkiff; sister, Bernice Lachney; brother, John R. Jeane; granddaughters, Jeannie Midkiff and Lisa Midkiff Kretzschmar; husband Tom, great grandchildren Sam and Hannah Kretzschmar. In late years, she cherished time spent with great grandchildren Hannah and Sam of Houston. A celebration of Grace's life will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2008 at Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Edgar Evans and E.J. Brawshaw officiating. Burial will follow in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. March 6, 2008 Jim Ferguson Funeral services for Jim Bluford Ferguson, 78, of Florien will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Smith Funeral Home in Newton, Texas. Burial will follow at Bob Herrin Cemetery near Newton. Mr. Ferguson was born in Newton on Dec. 19, 1929. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his daughter, Sheila Weldon, Burkeville, Texas; son, Bluford Carol Ferguson of Burkeville; sister, Ether Mae Gooch of Newton, Texas; grandchildren, Miki, Josie, David Wayne, Christina, Amanda and Jeremy; 15 great-grandchildren. March 7, 2008 Wendy Tilley Funeral services for Wendy Tilley, 17, of Hicks will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2008 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Tilley passed away Tuesday, March 4 at her residence in Hicks. Tilley was born in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her father, Forrest Terrance Tilley. She is survived by her mother, Wanda Ann Tilley of Hicks; her brother, Kenneth Tilley of Hicks and grandparent, Lewis and Jenny Tilley of Leesville. Robert Gourley Funeral services for Robert Gourley, 75, of Leesville will be held at noon, Saturday, March 8, 2008 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Father Kenneth Michiels officiating, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Gourley passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. Gourley was a U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by his children, Debra Ann Shankle and husband Keith and Anita Gourley, all of Leesville and Michael D. Gourley and wife Ruth A Howlett and Donna Benavidez and husband Jose III, all of Colorado Springs, Colo.; brother Richard Byrd of Allen, Texas; sister, Joyce Sparkman of Flowery Branch, Ga.; nine children, Brandon Hillman, Bryan Hillman, Sommer Gourley, Amanda White, Brittany White, Antonio Benavidez, Dominic Gourley, Sierra Gourley and Amber Benavidez and six great- grandchildren. March 9, 2008 Patrick Wade Williford Funeral services for Patrick Wade Williford were held on Saturday, March 8, 2008, in the chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with Rev. Jerry Jeane officiating. Burial followed in Prewitts Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Williford, 22, of Leesville, died Friday near Leesville from injuries received in an automobile accident. He is survived by one daughter, Patience Williford of Anacoco; his mother and step-father, Rhonda and Steve Saucier of Anacoco; his father, Greg Williford of Bon Weir, Texas; one brother, Jeramey Brister of Anacoco; his maternal grandparents, Rodie and J.B. Brister Jr. of Leesville; his paternal grandmother, Masa Morgan of Bon Weir; and his step-grandmother, Fern Toro of Pickering. March 11, 2008 Joyce Marie Whiddon Funeral services for Joyce Marie Whiddon, 84, of the Junction Community were held Monday at the Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Gerald Reed officiating. Burial followed in the Cannon Cemetery, under the direction of Smart and Sons Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Whiddon passed away Saturday, March 8, 2008 in DeRidder. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Whiddon and son, Bobby Whiddon. She is survived by her son, Marvin A. Whiddon, Sr. and wife Mary; daughter, Estelly Haymon and her husband JR also of the Junction Community along with 10 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren and a host of great-great-grandchildren. Patricia “GG” Howard Memorial services for Patricia “GG” Howard, 40 of Leesville were held Saturday, March 8 in the New Willow Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Miller officiating. Mrs. Howard passed away at Byrd Regional Hospital of Leesville. She is survived by her sons, Eric Howard of Winnfield; Antonio Howard of Kissimmee, Fla; Cha-Michael Jackson of Leesville; two brothers, James Humphrey and wife Felicia of Kissimmee and Michael Howard of Okla.; one sister, Destiny Johnson of New Llano; one granddaughter, Porsche Blakes. Cindy Lou Calhoun Funeral arrangements for Cindy Lou Calhoun, 42, will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Calhoun passed away Sunday, March 9, in Rosepine. John Pickett Jr. Funeral services for John M. Pickett Jr., will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Pickett passed away Sunday, March 9, 2008 in Beauregard Memorial Hospital. March 12, 2008 Ruth Fisher Funeral services for Ruth J. Fisher, 95, of Leesville were held Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Wallace Palmer officiating. Burial followed in the Leesville Cemetery , under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Fisher, a long time resident of Leesville passed away from this life on Saturday, March 8, 2008. She was born April 29, 1912 to Obadiah and Mittie Johnson of Robeline and was the oldest of seven children. She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, N.L. Fisher, who passed away in 1974 and her eldest daughter, Frances, in 1993. She is survived by her children, Ruth Weitz and husband Alan of Delray Beach, Fla.; Ken Fisher and wife Sandra of Southland, Texas; and Keith Fisher and wife Sherri of Zachary; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters: Polly Murray and husband Joe of Shreveport; Vergie Rambin and husband Andrew of Sherman, Texas; and Cleo Johnson of Leesville. Vera Greer Funeral services for Vera Greer, 83, of Anacoco will be held at 10 a.m. today, March 12, 2008 at Old Anacoco Baptist Church in Anacoco with Rev. Ed Chaney officiating. Burial and graveside memorial will be held at 3 p.m. March 12, at the White Cemetery in Highlands, Texas, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Greer passed away Monday, March 10 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Mrs. Greer was born in Texas June 6, 1924. She and her late husband Edgar were foster parents to more than 150 foster children. She was preceded in death by husband Edgar Greer and son Jack D. Johnson, Jr. She is survived by her son Brent Casio and wife Sandy of Anacoco; sister, Delia Harlan of Houston; and grandchildren, Robyn Briscoe, Stephen Briscoe and Brent Casio, Jr. Edward “Mr. Ed” Kranzman Funeral services for Edward E. “Mr. Ed” Kranzman, 75, of Leesville were held Monday, March 10, 2008 in the First United Methodist Church in Leesville with Rev. Ken Graham officiating. Burial followed in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Kranzman passed away March 8, at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He retired from the U.S. Army as a SFC E-7 after serving for 24 years. He is survived by his sons, Raymond Kranzman of Leesville and Edward H. Kranzman of Longview, Texas; daughters, Linda Hudgens and husband Howard of Leesville and Diana Kranzman and husband Charles Jones of Lake Charles; five grandchildren, Tiffany Hudgens, Stephanie Hudgens, Tammie Kranzman, Bardley Kranzman and Kevin Kranzman. March 14, 2008 Joe Ree Brumley Graveside services for Joe Ree Brumley, 80, of Old River will be held at 2 p.m. today, March 14, 2008 at Palms Memorial Park Cemetery with Dr. Phillip Lovin officiating, and under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home. Mr. Brumley passed away Tuesday, March 11. He was born February 17, 1928 in Zwolle, to parents Alvin B. and Marie C. Brumley. Mr. Brumley served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Clarence Lee Brumley and Malcolm Alvin Brumley. He is survived by his wife: Elsie Weatherly Brumley of Old River; his daughter, Tamatha Brumley of Old River; stepmother, Jewell Brumley of Leesville; brothers: James Edward Brumley of Shreveport and Kenneth Reid Brumley of Kennethville; sisters: Sandra Tunstal and husband Wayne of Deer Park, Sharon Lauren Moore of Leesville and Elousure Kathleen Hamlin of Leesville. Thurman Wilson, Jr. Thurman Wilson, Jr., 40, passed away Monday, March 10, 2008, in Waco, Texas, from a heart attack. "Junior" was born Oct. 31, 1967 in Groves, Texas., to the late Thurman Wilson, Sr., and Bonnie Blansett. He is survived by his mother, Bonnie Blansett; one sister, Callie W. Garland; one brother, Michael S. Wilson. He had one son, Blake Petry of Orange, Texas. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 2 p.m. at East Leesville Baptist Church, Leesville The officiating pastor will be pastor Gil Arthur. March 16, 2008 Sybil Fay Howard Funeral services for Sybil Fay Howard, beloved wife of the late Dennis E. Howard Sr., of Hornbeck, will be held at 2 p.m.Monday, March 17, 2008, at First Baptist Church of Hornbeck with Rev. Jerry Key and Rev. Bill Hines officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery of Hornbeck under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Howard, 88, died Saturday, March 15, 2008 in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hattie and Louis Farris. Survivors include her son, Dennis Howard Jr. (Dorothy) of Hornbeck; three grandchildren, Dennis E. Howard III (Laura) of Sebastian, Fla., Lori Ann Flood (Jim) of Conroe, Texas, and Ally D. Howard of Indonesia; two sisters, Elta Vidler of Bossier City and Vera Self of Hornbeck; seven great-grandchildren, Whitney and Halli Howard, Shelbi and Darbi Flood, and Lauren, Stephen and Mackayla Howard. March 18, 2008 Shayne Maddox Shayne A. Maddox, 44, of Rosepine passed away Sunday, March 16, 2008 at his residence in Rosepine. Memorial Services will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Homes of Leesville. Mr. Maddox was born in Leesville in August 1963. He is survived by his mother Mona Maddox of Leesville; wife, Melissa Perkins Maddox of Angleton, Texas; sons, Derrek Maddox and Dustin Maddox, both of Angleton, Texas; daughter, Crystal Cole of Japan and uncle Hershel A Weeks of Leesville. March 21, 2008 Tony Edward Johnson Funeral services for Tony Edward Johnson, 58, of Leesville will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel of Leesville With Rev. Harrison Fields officiating. Burial will follow in the New Leesville Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Johnson passed away Monday, March 17, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Mr. Johnson was born on May 28, 1949 in Dallas, Texas. He is survived by his mother, Mary Williams of Leesville; father, Walter Johnson of Dallas; special family friend, William Williams of Leesville; daughters, Meralish Johnson and Alisila Johnson of Dallas; brother, Carl Johnson of Seattle, Wash.; aunts, Erma Johnson of Chicago, Ill. and Grace Malone of Dallas; uncles, Harold Johnson of Dallas and Frank Johnson of New Llano; five grandchildren. March 26, 2008 John M. School A private memorial service for John M. School, 45, of Evansville, Ind. was held on March 19, in Evansville. Scott passed away Sunday, March 13, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Mack M. Scott and mother, Jacquelyn J. Cleveland. He is survived by his brothers Thomas Scott of New Llano; Mark Scott of Evansville and William Cleveland of Vincennes, Ind. and sister, Elizabeth Ann Kotter of Chicago, Ill. March 27, 2008 John M. Scott A private memorial service for John M. Scott, 45, of Evansville, Ind. was held on March 19, in Evansville.Scott passed away Sunday, March 13, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Mack M. Scott and mother, Jacquelyn J. Cleveland. He is survived by his brothers Thomas Scott of New Llano; Mark Scott of Evansville and William Cleveland of Vincennes, Ind. and sister, Elizabeth Ann Kotter of Chicago, Ill. March 28, 2008 Imelda Jean LeBleu Watson Imelda Jean LeBleu Watson of Leesville, Louisiana, slipped into the arms of her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on March 26, 2008. Imelda was born in Pickering, Louisiana, on January 30, 1924, to Mike T. and Nannette Sporn LeBleu. On June 20, 1949 she married William Edward Watson of Leesville, La. Imelda was preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Nannette LeBleu, brothers Michael B. LeBleu and Victor J. LeBleu, and her husband of thirty- four years, William Edward Watson. Survived by her brother, Paul N. LeBleu of San Antonio, Tx.; nephews Les LeBleu (Cathy and son David) of Houston, Tx., and Richard Watson (Mary Ellen) of Littleton, Co.; nieces Paula Frantzen (Willie and sons Sam and Jack) of Helotes, Tx., and Betsy Galles (Jerry) of Casper, Wy. Survivors also include brother-in-law Jim Watson (Audrey) of Littleton, Co.; and sisters-in-law Daisy LeBleu of Shreveport, La., Marion Hendricks of New Braunfels, Tx., Marie Hyde of Bryan, Tx., and Doris Krupsky of San Antonio, Tx. Graveside service and interment will follow at Old Anacoco Cemetery, Old Anacoco, La. March 30,2008 Carl Dewayne Jeter Funeral services for Carl Dewayne Jeter, 72, were held Saturday, March 8, 2008, in the Chapel of Deer Park Funeral Directors with Bro. William Wesson officiating. Private Interment will follow in the Houston National Cemetery, under the direction of Deer Park Funeral Directors. Carl Dewayne Jeter was born July 6, 1935 in Jetertown and went to be with the Lord March 26, 2008. He served his country in the Army from 1953 to 1956. He was preceded in death by his mom and dad Ed and Edith Jeter and brothers Dennis Lee and Jesse Curtis. Mr Jeter is survived by his wife of 44 years, Ruth of Pasadena, Texas; son Roger Wayne Jeter of Pasadena; Daughter Gayla Lyn Murray and husband Larry of Deer Park, Texas; two brothers James and Dale Jeter, both of Leesville; sister Lyn Sifford, Copperas Cove, Texas; seven grandchildren, Robert, Jonathan, Trisha, Ashley, Chase, Jeffrey and Caleb; four great-grandchildren, Keely, Corey, Brandon and Jacob. April 1, 2008 J.D. Phillips Funeral services for J.D. Phillips, 72, of Anacoco, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Mitchell Cemetery of Anacoco under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Phillips was born March 28, 1935 and went to heaven on March 27, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Hardy and Daisy Starr Phillips; brother Fred Phillips; and sisters, Lottie Miller and Dorothy Jett. Left to cherish his memory is Modie Hocking Phillips, wife of 53 years. The couple was married Dec. 18, 1954. Mr. Phillips is also survived by his children Cindy Kennedy and husband Tony of Anacoco; Tammy Phillips of Anacoco; Janie Phillips of Anacoco; David Phillips of Denver, Colo.; and Laurie Malone and husband Ken of Winnfield. Mr. Phillips also leaves twelve grandchildren: Jackie and husband Kealii Morris; Tim Vander and wife Wendy; Marcus, Krystal and Tommy Kennedy; Paul Rogers; Amber and Joshua Jones; Jacob, Levi and Aaron Bruce; and Kendall Malone. He leaves seven great-grandchildren: Leilani, Kekoa and Makani Morris; Tyler Vander; Kaleb Rogers; Skye and Brylee Bruce - a brother, Ras Berry Phillips of DeRidder - and sister Letha Bridges and husband Jerry of Florien. April 2, 2008 Sgt. Ralph Carter Funeral services for retired Sgt. 1st Class Ralph Carter will be held at 2 p.m. today April 2, 2008 in the chapel of Smart and Son Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jerry Penfield officiating. Burial will follow in East Leesville Cemetery with full Military Honors, under the direction of Smart and Son Funeral Home. SFC Carter, passed away March 31, 2008, at his residence. Having served his country in the US Army with Co F, 3d Bn, 2d BCT Bde TC he retired with 21 years 4 months 7 days. He is preceded in death by his parents Ralph T. and Aubrey Evans Carter, Sr. along with his brothers Allen; Curtis; Barney and Robert Wesley; and his sister Evelyn Lasyone. Survivors are his wife Elisabeth F. Carter of Leesville; two sons Robert W. Carter of Leesville and Joe D. Carter of Elm Grove, along with 6 grandchildren, Robert Nathan Carter; Ashley Carter; Carolyn Guzman; Joe Carter, Jr.; Christopher Carter and Tiffany Carter and one great granddaughter, Kensley Craft. He loves brothers R.C.; Hugh Edward and Wayne Carter all of Baton Rouge and Robert Wayne; Herman and James D. Carter all of Georgetown, along with his sisters Helen Phillips of Pineville; Margaret “Maggie” O'Neal of Deville; and Elaine Fruge of DeQuincy. Linda Rose Heberling Private memorial services for Linda Rose Heberling, 60, of Leesville will be held Thursday, April 3, 2008 in Oak Forest Cemetery in Leesville. Mrs. Heberling passed away Monday, March 31, 2008 in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Priscilla Lambert. She is survived by her husband Donnie Heberling of Leesville; two sons, John Harmon of Chelmsford, Mass.; Dustin Harmon of Lowell, Mass.; two daughters, Kristine Brown of Lowell, Mass.; Kazzandra Nogurira of Nashua, N.H.; two brothers, Buddy Lambert of St. Petersburg, Fla.; Roddney Lambert of Londonderry, N.H.; three sisters, Cynthia Lambert and Jacqui Lambert, both of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Joanne Molleur of Westford, Mass.; eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. April 3, 2008 Rev. James W. Johnson Funeral services for Rev. James W. Johnson will be at 3 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2008 in Gravel Hill Baptist Church in Cravens with Reverend Arlen Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Drakes Fork Cemetery in Cravens, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale. Rev. James W. Johnson went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2008 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on May 5, 1938 to Irving and Jewel Johnson. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-one years, Faye Potter Johnson. He is the loving father of five children, Anthony and Gayle Johnson of Pitkin; Michael Johnson of DeRidder; Janet Johnson-Sweat and Randy Sweat of Tioga; Johnny and Paula Johnson of Rosepine; and Joanne and Dewayne Doyal of Pitkin. He is also survived by ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He is also survived by four sisters; Mrs. Nola Pelt of Pitkin, Mrs. Ila Davis of Hineston, Mrs. Viola Padgett of Hineston, and Mrs. Adra Roginson of Hineston. He is survived by three brothers; Mr. Marvin Johnson of California, Mr. Travis Johnson of Pitkin, and Mr. Wallace Johnson of Pitkin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irving and Jewel Johnson and a brother, Parvin Johnson, all of Pitkin. Mr. Johnson served four years in the Air Force. April 6, 2008 Bobbie Smith Funeral services for Bobbie Smith, 62, of Evans will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Evans Congregational Methodist Church in Evans with Revs. Melvin Smith and Phillip Jarrell officiating. Burial will follow in the Evans Community Cemetery in Evans, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Homes of Leesville. Mrs. Smith passed away Thursday, April 3, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Bobby Jeane Smith was born in Vernon Parish. She is survived by her husband, George Gary Smith of Evans; sons, Charles Arnold II of Las Vegas and Chad Arnold of Evans; daughter, Angie Bonner of Evans; sister, Maxine Smith of Evans; father, Roland Mitchum of Evans, 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Jessie Jones Funeral services for Jessie Jones, 99, of Hornbeck will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2008 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Jones passed away Wednesday, April 2, at DeSoto Regional Hospital in Mansfield. Jones was born in Vernon Parish June 15, 2008. Jones was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Reba Marie West Jones; two grandchildren, Arla Marie Jones and Walton Ray Jones; two brothers, William Ennis Jones and Walter Jones and three sisters, Edna Midkiff Beltz, Pearl Self Raney and Irene Raney. He is survived by two sons, Cederic Jones and wife Rachel of Gloster and Larry Jones of Stonewall; six grandchilren, 14 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. April 8, 2008 Bernie Cyr Funeral services for Bernie Cyr will be held at 4 p.m. today, April 8, 2008 in the chapel of Smart and Son Funeral Home, with Rev. Gil Arthur officiating. Burial will follow in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering, under the direction of Smart and Son Funeral Home. Mr. Cyr passed away Saturday, April 5, at his residence after a long illness. A native of Caribou, Maine, he was stationed at Fort Polk where he met and married his wife of 53 years. He was preceded in death by his parents David and Zowie Corrow Cyr of Caribou, Maine; one brother Gerald Cyr and a sister Francis Tirone. He leaves his wife Lorene Hodnett Cyr of New Llano; son David and his wife Becky Cyr of Leesville and three daughters Cindy and husband Gary Thornton of Baton Rouge; Linda Cyr DeRush of Leesville; and Crystal and her husband Richard Picou of Baton Rouge. Mr. Cyr also leaves 11 grandchildren: Michael; Ashley; Timothy; Ryan; Gabrielle; Alexis; Augustus; Matthew; Jacob; Richard and True. He also is survived by three brothers Peter; Larry and Dana all of Caribou, Maine, and three sisters, Regina Tirone of South Weymouth, Mass., Marilyn Shiver, of Valsta, Ga., and Donna Cyr of Caribou, Maine. Marshal James Patton Funeral services for Marshal James Patton, 80, of Anacoco will be held at 10 a.m., today April 8, 2008 at East Leesville Baptist Church with Revs. Gil Arthur and Durhl Davis officiating. Masonic graveside services and interment will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Marshal passed away Saturday, April 5, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was born in Many. Marshal was preceded in death by his parents Daniel L. and Artie Brumley Patton, Sr.; sister, Myrtis Veuleman and brothers, Ira L. Patton and Daniel L. Patton, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Orelee Bridges Patton of Anacoco; son, Gary J Patton of Anacoco; daughter, Betty Patton Hinson and husband Mack of Anacoco; sister, Louise Pennington of Zwolle; Brothers Riley M Patton and Huey C. Patton both of Many; four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. Raymond Carl “Ray” Milstead Funeral services for Raymond Carl “Ray” Milstead, 59, of Hornbeck will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at Fort Polk's Main Post Chapel of Fort Polk, with Revs. Buddy Airhart officiating, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. Milstead passed away Sunday, April 6, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Milstead was born in Chicago, Ill. on June 26, 1948. He served in the military in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He is survived by his wife Glenna “Ms. Woody” Milstead of Hornbeck; sons, Stephen Wright and wife Melissa of Rosharon, Texas and Sgt. Marshall Woody and wife Stephaney Viereck of Junction City, Kansas; daughters, Simone Karstedt and husband David of Kemah, Texas; Sarah Post and husband, Larkin of Owlhead, Mass. and Vanessa Renteria of West Menster, Colo.; brother, Robert H. Milstead, Jr. of Calif.; sisters, Donna DeCamp of San Francisco, Calif. and Laurrie Dean of Hornbeck; six grandchildren. Robert E. Ross Funeral services for Robert E. Ross, 47, of Anacoco were held Monday, April 7, 2008, in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Bro. Bill Blackmon officiating. Ross passed away Saturday, April 5, in his home in Anacoco after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father Robert John Ross and sister, Scharlotte Ross. He is survived by his mother, Nettie Ross Baumgardner of Anacoco; brothers, James L. Anderson of Hornbeck; Jeff Ross and Paul Ross, both of Anacoco and Timothy Fletcher of Victoria, Texas; sisters, Janice Chrispen of Deerborn Heights, Mich.; Theresa Hicks of Leesville and Norma Sue Welch of Anacoco. April 11, 2008 Marjorie Rose VenDeventer Bridges Funeral services for Marjorie Rose VenDeventer Bridges, 96, of Baytown, Texas, will be held at 10 a.m. at Navarre Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Baytown in Baytown, Texas with Rev. Ken Goodell officiating. Graveside services will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with the Rev. James Blackwell of South Park Baptist Church officiating. Bridges died Wednesday, April 9, 2008. She was born July 23, 1911 in Gravette, Ark., the second of five children of Robert E. VanDeventer and Eugenia C. Adams. She married Willard A. Bridges in 1932, and they raised three children in South Park. She was preceded in death by husband Willard Bridges, grandson Brent Hughes and brothers, Robert; Windsor and Ray VanDeventer. She is survived by children, William Bridges and wife Judy of Sand Springs, Okla.; Margaret Wilkinson of Dublin, Ohio; Nancy Currie and husband Carl of Baytown, Texas; sister, Elsie Pickett of Abilene, Texas; grandchildren, Jody Hughes and Rebecca Stillman of Portland, Ore.; Suzanne Rosbach and husband Hal of St. Croix, Virgin Islands; Cheri McClary and husband Steve of Westerville, Ohio; William Bridges and wife Kristine of Dallas, Texas; Rob and Tom Currie of Baytown, Texas; three great grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Gilbert Edmond Longoria Funeral services for Gilbert Edmond Longoria, 49, of Anacoco will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008 at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with Rev. Buddy Airhart officiating. Burial will follow in the Stevens Cemetery in Pickering, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Longoria passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2008 in Alexandria. Mr. Longoria was born in Fort Eustis, VA. Longoria was a veteran of Desert Storm, serving in the Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents Francisco and Maria Longoria. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Longoria of Leesville; Mark Angus Callahan of Woodville, Texas; brothers, Francisco B. Longoria of Clinton, Tenn.; David J. Longoria of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; Pedro A “Pete” Longoria of New Llano; sisters, Maria “Tina” Louisa Stafford of New Llano; Anita T. Jeane of Pickering and Gloria L. Hardesty of Westlake. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Destinie Michelle Wilson; Mark Angus Callahan, Jr., and Hayden Bart Callahan. Douglas O. Mayo Douglas O. Mayo, 64, of Leesville passed away Thursday, April 10, 2008 in the Woodlands Health Care Center of Leesville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Mayerhofer and his parents Elvie and Agnes Goins Mayo; brothers, James and Gerald Mayo. He is survived by his daughter April Mayerhofer of Leesville; a brother, Wallace Eugene Mayo of Palo Alto, Calif.; a sister, Sue Perry and husband George, of Dayton, Nev. and a sister, Elvina Mayo. A memorial service will be announced by the family at a later date, under the direction of Smart and Son Funeral Home of Leesville. William “Billy” Parker A memorial service for William “Billy” Parker, 79, of Simpson will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008 at the Simpson First Church of God in Simpson with Revs. Carol Adams, Lorraine Smith and Brett Thornton officiating, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Homes. Mr. Parker was born in Simpson on April 8, 1929, the son of Charles Hermon and Minnie White Parker. He graduated from Louisiana College in 1951. He received a master's degree from Stephen F. Austin and also attended Northwestern State University and Louisiana State University. Parker taught at Simpson High School from 1951 to 1981 and was a lifelong resident of Simpson. Parker was a member of the Simpson Church of God. His interest in genealogy and sports was well known. He died peacefully at Byrd Regional Hospital with his family at his side on Wednesday, April 9, 2008. Parker was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gene White Parker. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, June Inez Knight Parker of Simpson; daughters, Annette Parker of Many and Sherry DeAnn Parker of Simpson; granddaughters, Tracy LeeAnn Brewer Howell of Natchitoches and Haley Elizabeth Wilson of Benton and one brother, Joe Paul Parker of Simpson. April 16, 2008 Shayne A. Maddox Memorial services for Shayne A. Maddox, 44, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 20 at the First Christian Church in Leesville with Rev. Neil Early officiating, and under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Maddox is survived by his mother, Mona Maddox of Leesville; wife, Melissa Perkins Maddox of Angleton, Texas; sons Derreck Maddox and Dustin Maddox of Angleton, Texas; daughter, Crystal Cole of Japan and uncle, Hershel A. Weeks of Leesville. April 20, 2008 Anita Borge Metlin Memorial services for Anita Borge Metlin, 64, of Leesville, will be held Monday, April 21, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. Funeral services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Ms. Metlin passed away April 18 in Alexandria. She was born in Puunene, Maui Hawaii. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Deolinda Feliciano Borge, Sr. and her twin sons, Joseph Vincent and William Roland Metlin. She is survived by her son, Michael Metlin of Maui, Hawaii; daughter, Terry Collins of Maui, Hawaii; Brothers, Patrick Borge of Makena, Maui Hawaii and Roland Borge, Jr. Talkeetna, AK; Sisters, Rolana Jacubczak of Kahului, Maui Hawaii, Olivia Thomas of Lahaina, Maui Hawaii, Francis Souki of Wailuku, Maui Hawaii and Jeannie Grooms of Peachtree, Ga.; four Grandchildren, Payton Michelle Metlin, Leina'ala “ Leina” West, Jennifer Martinez and William “Pila” Collins; three grandchildren, Malia West, Morgan West and Isabel Martinez. April 22, 2008 Mary Elizabeth Ramsay Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Ramsay, 80, of Leesville, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Leesville with Father Mechiles officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, in Leesville, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Ramsay, daughter of the late James E. and Ellen K. Holmes Roche, was born on May 16, 1927, in Brockton, Mass. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Allan Ramsay and her only sister, Mrs. Helen Louise Doherty. April 25, 2008 Candace Arlene Hernandez Parker Funeral services for Candace Arlene Hernandez Parker, 28, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 2008 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel of Leesville, with Bro. Chris Portz. Burial will follow in the East Leesville Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Parker passed away Wednesday, April 23 at her residence in Leesville. Mrs. Parker was born in DeRidder on Oct. 22, 1984. She is survived by her husband James “Bo” Parker, Jr. of Leesville; sons, Bryce Alexander Ledet and Blake James Ledet both of Matthew; daughters, Haven Lynn Ledet of Matthew and Daisy Jolie' Hebert of Leeville; sister, Miranda Leigh Hernandez of Leesville; parents, Jimmy and Belinda Hernandez of Leesville and grandfather, John Robert Brooks of Leesville. Jimmy Ray Parker Funeral services for Jimmy Ray Parker, 76, of Simpson will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at the First Assembly of God in Simpson with Revs. Lorraine Smith and Mike Leger officiating. Burial will follow in Welcome Cemetery in Simpson, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Parker passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at his residence. April 27, 2008 John P. Billiot, Sr. Funeral services for John P. Billiot, Sr., 59, of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 28 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Silas Duphrane, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Billiot passed away Wednesday, April 23, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. John Billiot, Sr. was born in New Orleans, on July 23, 1948. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and courageously served his country in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Barbara Billiot of Leesville; son, John Billiot, Jr. of Leesville; daughter, Nena Marie McCarthy of Leesville; brothers, Ronnie Billiot of Gretna and Phillip Billiot of Pineville and grandchildren, Malia Brook Billiot and Brianna Rose Billiot. Medlene James Elliott Medlene James Elliott, 95, of Pitkin, died Friday, April 25, 2008 in St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. Funeral services will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. April 29, 2008 Gladys Beasley Services honoring Gladys Beasley will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Gladys Beasley, affectionately known as “Goose” or “Lucy,” slipped away peacefully at her home on April 26, 2008 after a short illness. She was born in Overton, Texas, the daughter of Gertrude and Elbert Charlie Cooper. She had nine brothers and sisters. Still surviving are: Willean, Shirley, Kenneth, Butch, Darleen, Roger, and Audrey. Brothers and sisters preceding her in death are Bert and Janetta. In 1952 she married Billy Joe Beasley, and in 1957 they moved to Leesville where they raised four children. Goose is survived by all of her children: Susan Edmisson and husband Leon, Jack Beasley and wife Kristie, Michael Joe Beasley and wife Tina, and Danny Keith Beasley and wife Reba. Surviving grandchildren are: Shaunda, Tiona, Jennifer, Lauren, Heather, Logan, Keagan, Amanda, Kamryn, Kyle, and Jacklynn. Five great grandchildren got to know their Goose: Shayna, Desiree, Zach, Aiden, and Alli. Helen Nabors Funeral services for Helen Nabors will be held at 11 a.m. today, April 29, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Leesville. Burial will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of the Winnfield Funeral Home of Natchitoches. April 30, 2008 Essie Mae Banks Dixon Services for Essie Mae Banks Dixon, 81, of Lanham, Maryland, will be conducted Friday, May 2, 2008 at 11a.m. at Greater Bethel AME Church- Leesville. Burial will follow at Leesville Memorial Cemetery. Rev. Lionel Green will be officiating. Mrs. Dixon passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at Doctor's Community Hospital in Lanham, Maryland. Mrs. Dixon, “MaDear”, as she was known by all, was born on September 7, 1926 in Central, Louisiana. She was the fourth oldest child born to Joseph and Hester Banks. She was married to Joe Dixon, who preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughter Bernadine Haynes (Marvin) of Lanham, Maryland; grandchildren Terrance Haynes; Alice Haynes; Derric (Yvette) Haynes; Jacqueline (Patrick) Rodriquez; Marvin (Sherita) Haynes, JR.; and Jerel Haynes. Great grandchildren are Adrienne Haynes, Camille Haynes and Ryan Rodriguez. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mary S. Gilbert Funeral services for Mary S. Gilbert, 73, of Leesville will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Pennfield officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Hill Cemetery in Slagle, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Gilbert passed away Sunday, April 27, 2008 at her residence in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tammy Corll; parents, Allen and Nellie Steagall; sisters, Dorothy Steagall Price; June Steagall Tidwell; Corene Steagall Foster; Margaret Steagall Malone. She is survived by her sons, Rickey Richards of Leesville; Russell and wife, Debra Richards of Jacksonville, Texas; and David Colon of Arabi. Sisters are Helen Davies and Billye Cohen both of Leesville, Bobby Hall of Columbia and Betty Foster of Tioga. Her grandchildren are Alex Richards, Benjamin Corll, Joshua Corll, Henry Richards, Jessica Richards, Tammie Richards and Jeremy Richards. May 1, 2008 Janie O’Nell Withers Williams Funeral services for Janie O’Nell Withers Williams 78, of Hornbeck will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2008 at Oak Grove Bible Baptist Church in Hornbeck. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home of Many. Mrs. Williams passed away Wednesday, April 30. She was born October 14, 1929 in Hornbeck to Lacy Leon Withers and Lillie Bell Leach Withers. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Ralph E. Williams of Hornbeck; sons, Randolph “Randy” Williams and wife Nanette of Houma; Harvel “Dexter” Williams and wife Sherry of Blanchard; Ralph Edwards Williams and wife Cindy of Pearland, Texas; daughter, Bonnie Williams Brochhusen and husband Kurt of Hornbeck; grandchildren, Shannon Widner and husband Bradley of Thorndale, Texas; Kristofer Brochhausen of Tulsa, Okla.; Tara Mayton and husband, Robert of Alvin, Texas; Kyle Johnson of Anacoco; Paige Williams of Pearland, Texas; Alexa Brochhausen of Lake Charles; Alana Johnson of Pearland, Texas; Skylar Williams of Blanchard; and great grandchildren, Stephanie Widner, J.D. and Bailey Mayton. She is also survived by her siblings, Phanor Withers, Winnie Rae Moore, Merle June Salter, Patsy Sanderson, Dalton Withers and sister-in-law, Maggie Zelko. Sybille “Billie” Beckstrom Funeral services for Sybille “Billie” Beckstrom, 55, of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2008 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Pastor Gary Archbold officiating. Burial will follow in the Castor Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Beckstrom passed away Monday, April 27 in the Woods Haven Nursing Center in Pollock after a lengthy illness. She was born in Bad Hersfeld, Germany. She was preceded in death by her father J.D. Jordan and her son Michael Galliano. She is survived by her son, Anthony P. Galliano of Houston; daughter, Amanda Beckstrom of Fort Drum, N.Y and currently serving in Iraq; mother, Margot Jordan of Leesville; brothers, Jimmy and wife Cathy Jordan of Leesville and Jay and wife MiSong Jordan of Rosepine; sister, Vickie and husband Joe Green of Leesville; one grandchild. May 2, 2008 Bonnie Faye Bush Williams Funeral services for Mrs. Bonnie Faye Bush Williams, 69, of Anacoco will be held at 10 a.m. today, May 2, 2008 at Crystal Springs Baptist Church in Anacoco. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Opal Plummer Bush; sister, Pauline Bush Martin; brother, M.C. Bush and son-in- law, Kenneth Ronayne. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Billy Fish Williams, of Anacoco; one son Billy James and wife Donette Williams of Anacoco; two daughters, April Paulette Ronayne and Courtnee and husband Tom Roberts, both of Anacoco; one sister, Dianne Bush McKee of Anacoco; six grandchildren, Brandy, Jared, Daniel, Rick, Tre' and Ty; three great-grandchildren, Jared Jr., Dominic and Jacob. May 6, 2008 Patricia “Trish” Eubanks Funeral services for Patricia “Trish” Lynn Funderburk Eubanks, 49, of Leesville will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Revs. C.W. Dowden and John Burns officiating. Burial will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery in Hicks, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Eubanks passed away Sunday, May 4, at her residence in Leesville following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Eubanks and her parents, Dwain and Geraldine Funderburk. She is survived by a daughter, Lacy Dena Funderburk; a son, Justin Dwain Eubanks; one brother, Jerry Funderburk and wife Kalen; one sister, Shirley Hunt and husband David; two grandchildren, Kara and Halie, all of Leesville; one nephew, Steven Paddy and wife J.J. of Magnolia, Texas; four nieces, Dana and Brittany Funderburk and Kelsey Hunt, all of Leesville; Stephanie Paddy of Magee, Miss.; two great-nephews and nieces; Michael and Madison Funderburk of Leesville; and Reed and Raegan Paddy of Magnolia, Texas. Marjorie Ferrill Funeral services for Marjorie Ferrill, 90, of Anacoco will be held at 10 a.m. today, May 6, 2008 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. Charles Hanchey officiating. Burial will follow in the Good Hope Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Ferrill passed away Saturday, May 3 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ferrill; parents, Jim and Sally Newman Vogle; brother, Maylon Oliphant; sisters, Daisy Allen; Maggie Buxton; Beatrice Fuller; Fannie Farris and Ether Boultinghouse. She is survived by her son Jim and wife Irene Gassiot of Kennedale, Texas; daughter Patricia S. Brooks of Anacoco; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. May 8, 2008 Elsie D. Fletcher Funeral services for Elsie D. Fletcher, 90, of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2008 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. W.T. Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in the Cryer Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Fletcher passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Schumpert Hospital in Shreveport. Mrs. Fletcher was born December 24, 1917 in Vernon Parish. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernie Fletcher. She is survived by her son, Kenneth and wife Virginia Fletcher of Leesville; brother, Lynwood Davis of Leesville; two grandchildren Dwayne Fletcher of Leesville and Debbie Lurvey of Springfield, Mo.; four great-grandchildren, Curtis Fletcher and Justin Fletcher, both of Leesville; Chasta Fletcher of Fla. and Miranda Ellzey of Springfield, Mo and one great-great-grandchild, Dyllan Eaves of Leesville. May 11, 2008 Arthur Roberts Funeral services for Arthur Roberts will be at 2 p.m. Monday May 12, 2008 in the chapel of Smart & Son Funeral Home, Leesville with Rev. Jerry Penfield officiating, with burial in East Leesville Cemetery under the direction of Smart & Son. He passed away Thursday May 8, 2008 in Byrd Regional Medical Center, Leesville. Survivors are his sisters June Ferguson of Bruce, Miss.; Becky Clarkson of Leesville; and Emma Jean Coates of Harrsonburg. He is preceded in death by his wife Alma Perkins Roberts and his brothers Nelson, Jimmie Lee, and Walter Ray Roberts and his sisters Melva Roberts and Alda Wheeler. Stanley A. Zachary Stanley A. Zachary, 73, of Leesville, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2008 in Alexandria. He was a retired E-6 with the United States Army. Mr. Zachary is survived by his wife of 51 years, Irene Zachary of Leesville; three daughters, Sherril Martin of Leesville, Regina Twigg of Leesville and Christel Cook of Texas; two sons, Jeffrey Zachary of South Carolina and John Zachary of Utah; 11 grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Lee Zachary and Hallie Wood Zachary. May 13, 2008 Bob J. Bullard Funeral services for Bob J. Bullard, 78, of Lake Charles, will be held at 3 p.m. today, May 13, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel of Lake CHarles with Rev. Ernest Walker officiating. Burial will follow in the Consolata Cemetery, under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Bullard passed away Friday, May 9, 2008 in his residence. He was born, raised and educated in Fort Madison, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Dorothy Brackelsberg Bullard; daughter, Joleen Dunn and a brother, Vincent Bullard. He leaves to honor his memory, three daughters, Jewell Cutright, Judy Bullard and Jan Walker, all of Lake Charles; one son, Bobby J. Bullard II and wife Susan of Moss Bluff; nine grandchildren, Belinda Duncan of Lamar, Ark., Brad Atchison of Dallas, Texas, Joshua D. Smith of Lake Charles, Kelli Cooley of Moss Bluff, Tyler Walker and Sydni Dunn, both of Lake Charles and Lauren Bullard, Brett Bullard and Kyle Bullard, all of Moss Bluff; four great- grandchildren; three great- great- grandchildren and four brothers, Leroy Bullard of Shelbina, Mo., Jerry Bullard of Brooklyn Park, Minn., Darrell Bullard of Ft. Madison, Ind. and Roland “Ron” Bullard of Houston, Texas. Morgan “Dale” Collins Morgan “Dale” Collins, 61, passed away on May 11, 2008 at Alexandria. Services will be held at Simpson Baptist Church, Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Welcome Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. He and Gwen Setliff married on May 25, 1968 and raised two lovely children. He leaves behind his loving wife of 40 years, Gwendolyn Setliff Collins; one son, Morgan Wayne Collins of Simpson; one daughter, Theresa and special son-in-law, Kurt Endris of Anacoco; his mother, Bernadean Collins of Simpson; one brother, Donald Collins and wife Patsy of Simpson; one sister, Brenda Burgess and husband Ricky of Simpson; one very special granddaughter, LeeAnn Rose Endris; three nephews, Greg, Darran and Justin; five great nieces and nephews, Blake, Zack, McKenzie, Katelyn and Emily. He was preceded in death by his late father, Jessie Collins. May 15, 2008 Laura A. Hawkes Funeral services for Laura A. Hawkes, 85, of DeRidder will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008 in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. Dale Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Rosepine Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mrs. Hawkes passed away Monday, May 12, in Christus St. Francis Cabrini Dubuis Center in Alexandria. She is survived by son Jay Hawkes, Jr., and wife Jennie of Rosepine; three daughters, Dorene Shirley of DeRidder, Marilyn Tate of Rosepine and Sylvia Smith and husband Tim of DeRidder; one sister, Merle Killinger of Lake Charles; four grandchildren, Michael, Craig, Ashlee and Trey; four great-grandchildren, Tyler Christopher, Skylar and Cyarra. Paul Edward Webb Paul Edward Webb, 60, of Hornbeck passed away Monday, May 12, 2008 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Webb was born on Oct. 20, 1947 in Leesville. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and faithfully served his country in Vietnam. He is survived by his daughter Leann Webb of Roanoke, Vir; sisters Arlie Hale and husband, Douglas of Hornbeck and Barbara Clark of Gonzales; one grandchild, Michael Webb; nieces and nephews, Vickie Wright and husband Dennis, Joanna Stewart and husband Ricky, Bonnie Smith, Dot Hale, Edward Reed and wife Lisa, Sherry Britt and husband Magoo and Lisa and Ariel Williams. Arrangements were made through the Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Terry Williamson Funeral services for Terry Williamson, 49, of Leesville will be held at 1 p.m. today, May 15, 2008 in the chapel of Smart and Son Funeral Home with Dr. Jerry Penfield officiating. Burial will follow in Castor Cemetery, under the direction of Smart and Son Funeral Home. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps in the 3rd Marine Division Okinawa, Japan. He is survived by his parents, James and Geraldine Poe Williamson of Leesville and his sisters and husband Dr. Mary Lynn and Larry Garrison, of Natchitoches and nieces Heather and Tamson Garrison, also of Natchitoches. May 16, 2008 Anna Williams Memorial services for Anna Williams, 61, of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008 in the chapel of Smart and Son Funeral Home of Leesville with Dr. Neal Early and Chaplain John Stannard officiating. Mrs. Williams passed away May 13, 2008 in her home. She is survived by her husband of 28 years James Williams of Leesville and her sons, Joseph Juliano and Wayne Juliano, both of Fort Myers, Fla. and Glenn Williams and wife Elise “Lisa” of Simpson; grandchildren, Sean Juliano, Shannon Juliano, Austin Williams, Dustin Williams and Tristin Williams. She is also survived by her brothers Carl and wife Sandy Bowyer and Sonny Bowyer, all of Fort Myers, Fla; sisters, Estelle Rowells of Ala. and Sissy Lindquist and husband NIck of Ohactie, Ala. Myrtie Mae Neal Ford Funeral services for Mrs. Ford, 88, of Hornbeck will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008 at Pleasant View Baptist Church with the Reverends Kenneth Baggs and Buddy Airhart officiating. Burial will follow at Prewitt's Chapel under the direction of Smart & Son of Leesville. Mrs. Ford passed away May 14 at Bryd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband Owen Ford and daughters Marcel Browning and Barbara Browning Hale; step-daughters Ruby J. Browning, along with her son Max Browning; and step sons Jimmy Browning and J. W. Browning; brothers James Neal and Hollis Neal; and sister Estelle Brown. Survivors are her grandchildren Jerry Wayne Hale of Hornbeck and Cecilia Hartman of California and many step-grandchildren and nieces and nephews; her brother Julian Neal of Leesville and sister Leverne Vogal; step-sons Charles Browning, Jr. of Tysdale, Mass. and Arthur Browning of Sugarland, Texas; and step-daughter Ruth A. Browning of Ariz. May 19, 2008 William “Will” Hyler Sigler Funeral services for Mr. William “Will” Hyler Sigler, 68 years, 10 months, 10 days old of DeRidder will be Monday May 19, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church in Oakdale with Rev. Zale Lewis and Rev. Joseph Merchant officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Elizabeth. Mr. Sigler was born July 05, 1939 and passed away on May 15, 2008. Will is survived by his wife Barbara Rodriguez Sigler of DeRidder; son William Keith Sigler and wife Betty Barton of LaCamp; daughters Karen Sigler Wingeart and husband Richard of LaCamp, Sharon Sigler Allbritton and husband Jimmy of Leesville, April Lynn Sigler of LaCamp; grandchildren Kimberly Carter and husband Mason, Crystal Allbritton and husband Joshua Aucoin, Daniel Wingeart and wife Heather, Jamey Smith and husband Matthew, Casey Sigler, Da Shay Sigler; fourteen great grandchildren; sister Laura Sigler Isaccs of Gulf Port, Miss; also his closest friends J.D. Cooley, Robbie Giles, Jimmy White, Billy Billingsly. He was preceded in death by his first wife Ruby Bernadine Sigler; father Vaughn Joseph Sigler; mother Myrtle Wilson Sigler; brothers Vonnie Wayne Sigler, Velton Bruce Sigler, Meldris Glen Sigler; sister Leta Sigler Bradshaw; daughter Myrtle Dine Sigler; and great grandsons Danny Garrett and Shane Carter. Mr. Sigler was a Baptist minister for 40 plus years and a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Oakdale. May 20, 2008 Faye Speights Williams Funeral services for Faye Speights Williams were held on May 16, 2008. Faye Williams was born on July 30, 1927, in Sabine Parish to Joel William and Mabel Speight Speights. She died at the age of 80 at the Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge on May 13, 2008. Services for Mrs. Williams were held at 10:00 a.m. on May 16, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church in Many, with the Reverend Frances Hooten officiating. Burial was at Ft. Jessup Cemetery, Many. Mrs. Williams is survived by her daughters, Linda Raush of Baton Rouge, and Janie Alford and husband Steve of Leesville; sister, Mary Shows of Many; granddaughter, Elizabeth Chance and husband Pervis of Anacoco; grandsons, Rand Alford and wife Andrea of Leesville, Anthony Raush and wife Lani of Baton Rouge, Jonathan Raush and wife Ann of Trussville, Ala., Jeremy Raush of Pensacola, Fl., and Nicholas Raush of Baton Rouge; great-grandson, Dawsen Chance of Anacoco; great-granddaughter, Emma Raush of Baton Rouge. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Willie A. Williams; two sisters, Opal S. Anthony and Yvonne S. Salter; and two brothers, E. Paul Speights and Joel J. Speights. Tara A. Lesher Garnett Funeral services for Tara A. Lesher Garnett, 30, of Leesville will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at the Leesville First United Pentecostal Church of Leesville with Revs. M.C. Green and John Burns officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Homes of Leesville. Mrs. Garnett passed away Saturday, May 17, 2008 in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her father, John Mack Lesher and grandfather, J.T. Arnold. She is survived by her son Ashton Garnett of Katy, Texas; daughter, Kristen Marcus of Spring, Texas; brother, Chris Lesher of Dallas; sister, Jonelle Lesher of Long Beach, Calif; mother, Charlotte Lesher of Leesville and grandparents, Ella Faye Arnold of Leesville, Everett and Dorothy Lesher of W. V. and Ted Chalk of Shephard, Texas. May 21, 2008 Patricia Ann “Pat” McMillan Funeral services for Patricia Ann “Pat” McMillan, 63, will be at 11 a.m., today, May 21, 2008 at the First Baptist Church, Marthaville with Joe Evans officiating. Burial will follow at the Marthaville Cemetery in Marthaville, under the direction of RoseNeath Funeral Home. Mrs. McMillan was born July 29, 1944 in Pleasant Hill and passed away on Sunday May 18, 2008. Preceding Pat in death was her brother Hershel “Bubba” Box. Left to cherish her memory is her husband Al McMillan of Robeline; sons Jack Leon Hearon of Vidor, Texas, Ronald J. Hearon of Lumberton, Texas, Albert Lynn Harvey of Kemah, Texas, Andrew Lynn McMillan of Vidor, Texas and Nicholas V. Hearon of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla; daughters Jacklynn West of Leesville, Misty Strebeck of Robeline, Kristy Self of DeRidder, Shirley Ann Cedars of Leesville, Joyce Ann McShan of Cleveland, Texas and Tammy Jones of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla; sister Nadine Jones of Tallulah; brothers Gary Box of Wisner and Kevin Box of Tenn. May 22, 2008 Willard Chance Willard Chance, 90, of Anacoco, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, May 19, 2008 at his home. Mr. Chance was born June 19, 1917 in Plainview to Sidney and Manona Chance. He married the love of his life, Agnes Dowden, in November of 1940. Mr. Chance was preceded in death by wife, Agnes Dowden Chance, sons, David Timothy and Kenneth Bruce, and parents, S.J. and Manona Chance. Willard is survived by: one son, Bill and wife, Kim and one daughter, Anne and husband, David, all of Anacoco; four grandchildren Lisa Leon and husband Tony of Conroe, Texas, Angela Griffis and husband Scott of Georgetown, Texas, and Jamie and Chance Armbruster, both of Anacoco; seven great grandchildren, Brianna, Jenna, and Hayden Griffis of Georgetown, Texas, and Katie, Kyle, Kiera, and Kaleb Leon of Conroe, Texas; daughter-in-law Betty Chance of Georgetown, Texas; one brother S.J. Chance and wife Melvis of Vidor Texas; and a host of nieces, nephews, and church family. Services for Willard C. Chance will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2008 at the First United Pentecostal Church of Leesville. Interment will be at Prewitt's Chapel in Hornbeck. May 23, 2008 Eric James Shelton Funeral services for infant, Eric James Shelton, of Leesville were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008 at Canaan Cemetery in Leesville with Chaplain Gilmore officiating and under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Shelton was born Saturday, May 10th at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport. He is survived by his parents, Willie and Tammy Shelton of Leesville; brothers Joshua Shelton and Evan Shelton of Leesville and grandparents, Robert and Kyong Cha Schnerder, Sr. of New Llano; Patricia and Wayne Bullock of Bridgeton, N.J. and Everette and Doreen Shelton of Asheville, N.C. May 25, 2008 Lina Mathes Seigler Memorial services for Mrs. Lina Mathes Seigler will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2008 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, with the Rev. Jerry Pennfield officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Cemetery. Mrs. Seigler, 69, of New Llano, passed away Friday, May 23, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Flonheim, Germany. Mrs. Seigler is survived by: her husband, Donald Seigler of New Llano; two sons, Johnny Mathes of Okla., and Christopher Mathes of Tampa, Fla.; two daughters, Wanda Pynes of Leesville, and Leila Snajder of Houston, Texas; three brothers; five sisters; three grandchildren, Sonny Pynes, Amber Gonzales, and Cheran Ware; and one great grandchild, Mathew Gonzales. Lula Darrough Funeral services for Lula Darrough, 56, of Leesville, will be Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Serenity Gardens Funeral Home in Dumas, Arkansas with burial to follow. Mrs. Darrough passed away Wednesday, May 21st at Hilltop Nursing Center in Pineville. Lula Faye Darrough was born August 20, 1951 in Gould, Arkansas. Mrs. Darrough was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Susie Darrough; brothers, Eugene Darrough, Frank Darrough, Jr., Fred Darrough; and sister, Marguerite Darrough Nash. She is survived by her son Lionel Eugene Darrough of Baton Rouge; her daughter Miesha Shonta Darrough of Miami, Fla; brothers Samuel Darrough Sr. of St. Louis, Mo.; Johnnie “Billy” Darrough of Chicago, Ill.; sisters Ruby McKinzie of Gould, Ark., Elmyra Simmons of Chicago, Ill., Irma Hudson of St. Louis, Mo. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Ruth Allen Ruth Allen, 66, of Hornbeck, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 22, 2008. Ruth was born November 11, 1941 in Shreveport to John T. and Lucille Ellis. She was married to the love of her life, Dale Allen, on July 1, 1961. She was blessed with a son, Timothy Steven Allen, 34, of Deansboro, New York. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lucille Ellis, and her in- laws, Willard and Gertrude Allen. Ruth is survived by her beloved husband of 46 years, Dale Allen of Hornbeck; one son, Tim Allen of Deansboro, New York; sister, Helen V. Ellis of Bossier City; sister, Clara E. Alford of Hornbeck. Her services will be held on Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 3 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Hornbeck. Rev. Ray Ledig will officiate the service. Burial will be in Beckhem Cemetery of Hornbeck under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Gene Ernest Sharbeno Funeral services for Gene Ernest Sharbeno, 80, of Hornbeck, will be at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 25, 2008 at Hornbeck Pentecostal Church with Bro. Lora and Bro. Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow at Pisgah Cemetery. Mr. Sharbeno passed away Friday, May 23, 2008 in Hornbeck. He was retired from the U.S. military, having served in the Air Force and Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife Nora Lee Maxie Sharbeno and Son Dale Ernest Sharbeno. Survivors are his sons and and daughters-in-law: Ronnie Gene and Pam Sharbeno, of Hornbeck; Gaten Lee and Rose Sharbeno of Hornbeck; Mark Antonio and Rhonda Sharbeno, of Hornbeck; seven grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Derick Sharbeno, Ricky Sharbeno, Doug Hildebrand, Chris Hurd, Matt Odom, and Chad Finn. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Juanita F. Sayers Memorial services for Mrs. Juanita F. Sayers will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Sayers, 82, of Leesville, died on Monday in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her son James Sayers Sr. and grandson Jimmy Jr. She is survived by two sons, Gerald Sayers of Rock Hill, S.C. and Michael W. Sayers of Zephylhills, Fla; one daughter, Deborah Ann Strock of Leesville; six grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. May 27, 2008 Holly Michelle Beall Funeral services for Holly Michelle Beall, 15, of Leesville will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday May 28, at the East Leesville Baptist Church with Rev. Gil Arthur officiating. The interment will follow in the Leesville Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Holly passed away Saturday, May 24. She was born in Alexandria. Holly is survived by her parents, Dr. Larry and CeCe Beall of Leesville; her brothers, Rodney White of Natchitoches, and Conley Price of Germany; her sister, Brook Beall of Leesville; Grandparents, Laurence and Shirley Beall of Jackson, Miss. and Janie and Fred Locklair of Andalusia, Ala., Great-Grandparents, Wanda Pogue of Pineville, and Walter and Lorice Beall of Alabama. May 28, 2008 Raymond A. Bijolle, 75, of Leesville, passed away May 25, 2008 in the Woodlands Care Center. Arrangements will be announced by Smart & Son of Leesville. May 29, 2008 Barbara Sue Ottesen Funeral services for Barbara Sue Ottesen, 75, of Leesville, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Mrs. Ottesen passed away on Monday, May 26, 2008. Barbara Ottesen was born May 24, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. She was preceded in death by daughters, Mary White and Dorothy Williams; son, Paul White; and brother, Dave Hartshorne. Survivors include her husband, George Ottesen of Leesville; her sons, Chris White (wife, Diana) of Columbus, Ohio, Mike White (wife, Sharon) of Columbus, Ohio, and Joe White (wife, Dina) of Hilliard, Ohio; her daughters, Terri Swetnam (husband, Joe) of Woodbridge, Va., Debbie Rogacki of Grove City, Ohio, and Susan Strawser (husband, Brad) of Grove City, Ohio; her sisters, Ada Hautzenroeder (husband, Dave) of Simi Valley, Calif. and Jo Butler (husband, Doyle) of Syracuse, Ind.; 18 Grandchildren and three Great Grandchildren. May 30, 2008 Loring Van Campbell Rollo Funeral services for Loring Van Campbell Rollo will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Huntsville, Texas, on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 3 p.m. followed by a private graveside service at Chita Cemetery in Chita, Texas under the direction of Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home. Loring Van Campbell Rollo was born in New Orleans on December 25, 1939 and passed away May 28, 2008 after a four-year battle with cancer. Loring is survived by her children: Karen Primeaux and husband Hubert of Trinity, Texas; Wayne Rollo of Lovelady, Texas; Ann Rollo of Trinity, Texas; Sam Rollo of Lovelady, Texas; and Max Rollo of Lafayette; and by her grandson Hubert Primeaux Jr. of Trinity, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents: Sidney Culver and Elizabeth Ann Cook Campbell. Jr. Beason Funeral Services for Jr. Beason, 54, of Leesville will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2008 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. The Rev. T.A. Gibson will be officiating. Burial will follow the service at Union - Grove - Wells - Calcasieu Cemetery, Slagle. Beason passed away Saturday, May 24, 2008. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Survivors include his mother, Ruthie Beason of Leesville; sons, Daniel Beason of Georgia and Joseph Beason of Alabama; stepdaughter, Sabrina Turner of Meryville; brothers, Tommy Beason of Anacoco, David Beason of Slagle, Lewis Beason, Laverne Beason, Marion Beason, all of Leesville; sisters, Louise Boudreaux of Leesville, Loucille Beason of Alexandria, Margie Beason Rathers of Sulphur; grandchildren, Hailey Beason, Mathel Beason, Maryann Beason, Danniella Beason, Saria Beason, Jade Beason, Dusti Beason, Dalton Hickman, Dylan Hickman and Dekota Hickman. He was preceded in death by his father, Luther Beason, Sr.; two grandchildren, Samantha Beason and Katlyne Beason; and brothers, Charles Beason, Larry Beason, and Joseph Wayne Beason. June 1, 2008 Robert “Bob” Brady Funeral Services for Robert “Bob” Brady were at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Simpson Assembly of God in Simpson. Visitation was at 1 p.m., Friday, May 30 in the church until time of service. Rev. Charles Boswell officiated. Services were under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Brady passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2008 in Alexandria. Burial was at Comrade Cemetery in the Comrade Community. Mr. Brady was born in Mora. He was preceded in death by his parents Gordan and Josie Bolton Brady, daughter Sherry Busby, brother Billy Wayne Brady and sister Claudie Marie Martin. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Elvie Brady of Leesville; sons Ricky and wife Stacy Brady of Osceola, Ark., Ken and wife Carol Gilcrease of Leesville, Robert Jr. and wife Pam Brady of Dayton, Texas; daughter Cathy and husband Tim Wells of Berea, Ky.; brothers Kenneth and wife Lorraine Brady of Jasper, Texas, Jackie Brady of Mora; sister Evera Henry of Many; 16 grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Beulah Jones Hogan Graveside services for Beulah Jones Hogan, 90, were at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 31 at the Leesville Cemetery in Leesville. Rev. John Burns officiated. Services were under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Ms. Hogan resided in Anacoco. She passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Born September 13, 1917 in Fullerton. Survivors include a daughter, Judy Brant of Anacoco, four grandchildren, Susie Haymon of Baton Rouge, Tim Brant of Alexandria, Philip Brant of Alexandria, Vickey Brant of Anacoco; six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Hogan; five brothers, Everett Jones, Elmer Jones, Elzie Jones, Woody Jones, Jessie Jones; and one sister, Emma Steffan. June 3, 2008 John A. Williamson John A. Williamson, 58, died Sunday, May 25, 2008, after a flying accident in Oregon. Funeral services will be held at noon today, Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at Moore Bowen Road Chapel, 4216 S. Bowen Road in Arlington, Texas. Burial with full military honors will be provided at 2 p.m. today at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas. Born Aug. 1, 1949, in Lewiston, Idaho, John enlisted in the U.S. Army for Warrant Officer Flight Training after graduating from high school in 1968. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Beverly D. Williamson; sons, Jason B. Williamson, Gabriel W. Williamson; daughter, Shawna Williamson; and grandson, Brayden Fontenot; mother, B. Helen Dahl; siblings, Helen Abrahamson, Betty Russell, Mary Bishop, Harry Williamson and Grace Nation. Betty W. Self Funeral services for Mrs. Betty W. Self will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at East Leesville Baptist Church. Rev. Gil Arthur will officiate. Burial will follow at Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Self passed away Saturday, May 31, 2008 in her home in Leesville. She was born in Blountstown, Fla. She married in April of 1957 to Thomas A. Self. She was preceded in death by her parents R.T. and Minnie Wester and one brother, Thomas Henry Wester. She is survived by her husband, Thomas A. Self, of Leesville and three sons and daughters-in-law: Thomas Claiborne Self and wife Cindy of Lafayette; Randall Wester Self and wife Amy of Houston, Texas; and John David Self and wife Rosemary of Dallas, Texas. She was a loving grandmother to six grandchildren: Christopher and Michael Self of Houston, Texas; Brandon and Kristen Self of Lafayette; and Ryan and Brooke Self of Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Self is also survived by one brother, Bennie Lee Wester of Bainbridge, Ga., mother-in-law Ola Mae Cryer Self of Leesville. June 4, 2008 Opal Miller Funeral services for Opal Miller, 92, of Anacoco will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2008 at the Anacoco United Pentecostal Church of Anacoco with Revs. C.W. Dowden and E. L. Thornton officiating. Burial will follow at Self Cemetery in Hornbeck, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Miller passed away Sunday, June 1, 2008 at The Woodlands in Leesville. Miller was born October 19, 1915 in Vernon Parish. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert McCoy Miller. She is survived by her son, Dale Miller and wife, Lesa of Slagle; daughter Sharon Lynn Miller and husband, Ricky of Anacoco; seven grandchildren, Christine Miller, Marcella Miller, Nicole Miller Hendry, Jessica Miller, Shane Freeman, Crystal Freeman, Ricci D. Miller and two great grandchildren, Jabrielle Ullrich and Jenelle Ullrich. June 5, 2008 Bernice Knarr Bernice Knarr, 74, of Anacoco, passed away on June 4, 2008 at her residence. Mrs. Knarr was born on February 27, 1934 in Hornbeck. She was preceded in death by her father, O. C. Brown. She is survived by her husband Clyn W. Knarr Jr. of Anacoco; sons Gilbert W. Knarr and wife Sharon of Anacoco, William B. Knarr and wife Debby of Raughtown, Pa. and Bruce A. Knarr and wife Karol of Gloster; mother Edna Brown of Hornbeck; sisters Fern B. Leville of Hughtsville, Pa.; and Joyce Brown of Hornbeck; eight grandchildren. June 8, 2008 Michael David “Mike” Craft Funeral services for Michael David “Mike” Craft, 50, of Leesville, will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the First United Pentecostal Church of Leesville. Ministers officiating the service will be the Rev. M.C. Green and Rev. Joe Kite. Burial will be in Cold Springs Cemetery of Anacoco under the Direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. He passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2008 in a vehicle accident. Mike was preceded in death by his wife, DeWanna Craft; his mother and father; and his brother, Delmon Craft. Mike is survived by his daughter, Serice Craft of Leesville; granddaughter, Kensley Craft of Minden; two sisters, Joyce Hillman and husband J.T. “Pops” of Alexandria, and Anita Perry of Leesville; special niece, Kay Smith of Leesville; two brothers, Glenn Craft and wife June of DeQuincy, and Billy Ronald Craft and wife Gerry of Woodsworth, Texas. James L. Allain Funeral services for James L. Allain, D.D.S., 68, of Pineville will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel of Leesville. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens in Lake Charles, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Dr. Allain passed away Friday, June 6, 2008 at his residence in Pineville. Dr. James Alain was born August 29, 1939 in Brusly, the son of Eldon J. and Ida Marie Allain. Following military service with the United States Army he opened his dental practice in Leesville. He is survived by the mother of his children, Rosalie Piranio Allain of Leesville; sons Stephen Allain and his wife Holly of Panama City, Fla., Jude Allain and his wife Tanya of Rosepine, John Allain and his wife Carla of Simpson, Luke Allain of Leesville, Matthew Allain and wife Maranda of Hornbeck; daughters, Stephanie Sanders of Leesville and Rosie Allain of Anacoco; brothers and sisters, Sandra and Jim Hopewell of Slagle, Jerry and Gloria Allain of Dequincy, Jeff and Darlyne Allain of Sulphur and grandchildren, Airon Berry, Meghan Allain, Steven Tillery, Emily Berry, Tyler Allain, Sarina Allain, Kylie Allain, Noah Allain, Seth Allain, Simon Allain, Ean Allain, Logan York, Ashlyn Allain, Loncie Saucier. In addition to his parents, Dr. Allain was preceded in death by one brother, Chris Allain. June 10, 2008 Norma Lea Jeter Funeral services for Norma Lea Jeter, 71, of LaCamp, will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 3 p.m. at the Oak Grove Baptist Church of LaCamp. Ministers officiating the service will be the Rev. Dewayne Davis, Scott Burns and Chad Longino. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery of LaCamp, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. She passed away on Monday, June 9, 2008 at her residence. Norma is survived by four sons, Gary Jeter and wife Rita of LaCamp, Randy Jeter and wife Sherry of Cravens, Ricky Jeter and wife Trina of Anacoco, Michael Paul Jeter of LaCamp; three daughters, Sheila Gleason and husband Bill of Simpson, Lisa Burns and husband Scott of Otis, and Joni Johnson and husband Eric of Cravens; one brother Charlie Smith of Jena; three sisters, Eva Smith of Pitkin, Tressie McCullough of Pitkin and Martha Hicks of Hicks. She also had 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and one very special friend, Janet Smith. Eddie Mae Phillips Funeral services for Mrs. Eddie Mae Phillips were held at 4 p.m., Saturday, June 7, 2008 in the Canaan Baptist Church in Leesville, with the Rev's Larry Welch and Darrell Willis officiating. Burial followed in the Canaan Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Phillips, 77, of Leesville, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2008, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Mrs. Phillips is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, R.A. and Jean Phillips of Anacoco, Sid and Lucy Phillips of Leesville, Tommy and Sandra Phillips of Leesville, Timothy Phillips of Leesville, Buddy Phillips of Leesville and Jackie and Tracy Phillips of Leesville; one daughter, Mary Mitcham (BB) of Leesville; one brother, Neil Turner of Leesville; one sister and brother -in-law, Gussy and Bill Waddle of DeRidder; 17 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren. Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her husband, Robert K. Phillips; three grandchildren: Russell Albert Phillips, Michelle Lee Clary, and T.J. Phillips; two sisters and three brothers. Michael Jared Craft Funeral services for Michael Jared Craft, 29 of Leesville will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the First United Pentecostal Church of Leesville. Ministers officiating the service will be the Rev. M.C. Green and Rev. Joe Kite. Burial will be in Cold Springs Cemetery of Anacoco under the Direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. He passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2008 in a vehicle accident. Jared was preceded in death by his mother, DeWanna Craft, and Papa Marvin Brack. Jared is survived by his sister, Serice Craft of Leesville; niece, Kensley Craft of Minden; grandmother, Lavon Brack and uncle, DeWayne Brack, both of Leesville. June 11, 2008 Sgt. Maj. (Ret) Robert F. Mohr Sgt. Maj. (Ret) Robert F. Mohr, formerly of Leesville, passed away Friday, June 6, 2008 in Sugar Land, Texas. Mr. Mohr was born in Chicago, IL, on July 5, 1925 to Floyd and Marion Olsen Mohr. He is survived by his wife Norma R. Mohr; daughters Stephanie Strickland of Sugar Land, Texas, and Cynthia Hayes of Pickensville, Ala.; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two step-great grandchildren; one sister and one brother. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 13, 2008, at Settegast- Kopf Funeral Home in Sugar Land, Texas. Burial will be in the Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Texas. Sgt. Maj. (Ret) William D. Spillers Funeral services for Command Sgt. Maj. (Ret) William D. Spillers, 76, of Leesville will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2008 at the chapel of Smart and Son Funeral Home with the family officiating. Spillers passed away June 6, 2008 in Leesville. Retired from the U.S. Army he has lived and worked in Leesville for many years. He was preceded in death by his brother Wallace Spillers. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Winnie H. Spillers of Leesville; son, David Patrick Spillers and wife Kimberly of Rockville, N.Y.; daughters, Teresa Jeane Thompson and husband Vernon of San Antonio, Texas and Jill Annette Sutor and husband Daniel of Carrolton, Ga. He is also survived by his brothers Dalton Spillers of Anacoco; Eugene Spillers of Eros; sisters, Beatrice Williams of Monroe and Nell Young of Alexandria; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. June 12, 2008 Kathleen Leach Dowden Funeral services for Kathleen Leach Dowden, 78, of Leesville will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Dowden passed away Wednesday morning in a Lake Charles hospital. June 24, 2008 Juanita Bolin Funeral services for Juanita Bolin, 71, of Leesville will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel of Leesville with Elder Willie Hayes officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs Bolin passed away Saturday, June 21, 2008 at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. Mrs. Bolin was born in Weeksbury, Ky. She is survived by her husband, Carl Bolin of Leesville; sons, Billy W. Bolin of Allen, Texas and Roger C. Bolin of DeRidder; brother, Billy Joe Rowland of Wabash, Ind.; sisters, Aileen Shepherd of Kentucky, Alice Faye Hayney of Wabash, Mary Ann Adams of DeRidder, Trinna Sloan, Linda Lou Wells and Lovvetta Dean Picklesmier, all of Wabash and grandchildren, Chelsea A. and Derek Spears of DeRidder and Cory A. and John Putnam of Leesville. Taylor Sterling Mills Funeral services for Taylor Sterling Mills, 13, of Leesville, will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, June 23 at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City, Tenn. under the direction of Click Funeral Home. The Rev. David Thompson will be officiating. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home by 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, and proceed to Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens for graveside services at 11 a.m. Taylor went to be with the Lord, Friday morning, June 20, 2008 in an accidental drowning. He is survived by his parents, Travis and Shelly Mills of Leesville; grandparents, Tommy and JoAnne Mills of Lenoir City, Tenn.; Daniel L. and Pun H. Tilley of Alexandria; uncle, Dan Tilley and wife, Angie of Port Barre; aunt, Jonie Dixon of Las Vegas, Nev.; cousin, Gracie Tilley of Port Barre; great grandmother, Virginia Mills of Lenoir City, Tenn.; great aunt and great uncle, Jewel and Leon Rahe of Seymour, Tenn. Kim Marie Carson Kim Marie Carson, 59, of Leesville, passed from this life on Thursday, June 20, 2008 at her residence. Kim was born November 22, 1948 in Jumchun, South Korea, to Kim Jae Keyeng and Lee Chong Suk Keyeng. Kim is survived by her daughter, Patty Simon of Leesville; son, Tom Cronin of Temecula, Calif.; granddaguther, Chloe Cronin of Temecula, Calif.; and one sister, Kim Songhae of South Korea. Her services will be held on Monday, June 23, 2008 at 4 p.m. at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Steven Ross Franklin Funeral Services for Steven Ross Franklin, 21, of Decatur, Miss., will be Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 3 p.m. in the Hornbeck United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Steve Lora officiating. The burial will follow in the Self Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Steven passed away Sunday, June 15. He is survived by his daughter, Madison Gayle Franklin of Quitman, Miss.; parents, David and Lisa Martin of Hornbeck; brothers, Patrick Martin, James Martin and Andrew Martin, all of Hornbeck; sisters, Elizabeth Martin of Hornbeck and Brittany Young of York, Ala.; grandparents Betty and George Franklin of Decatur, Miss., David Martin of York, Ala., and Wanda Creamer of Foley, Ala.; and his fiance', Christina Holloman of Quitman, Ala. Wilhelmina Gill Mock Funeral services for Wilhelmina Gill Mock, known to all her loved ones, neighbors, and friends as “Billie,” will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 13 at Castor Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Blackwell and Louis McGee officiating. Services are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Mock departed this life on Tuesday, June 10th, 2008, following a lengthy illness. She was born to parents Barney Abraham Gill and Mary Elizabeth Weeks on Oct. 29, 1923 in Slagle, the fifth of seven children. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Woodrow Robbie Mock, Sr., and her second son Robert Dale Mock. Those left to cherish her memory are son Woodrow “Woody” Robbie Mock, Jr. and wife Sharon of Kerrville, Texas; two daughters, Barbara Gail Mock Stanley and husband Charlie of Leesville, Billie Nell Mock Hicks and husband Sherman of Lake Charles; daughter-in-law, Sharon Mock-Bailey of LaCamp; brother Barney Gill and wife Joan of Gillis; nine grandchildren, Richard Stanley, Dana Brown, Brad Hicks, Kelly Royer, Whitney Jansen, Grant Mock, Tiffany Mock, Heather Mock and Jason Mock; ten great-grandchildren. June 26, 2008 Johnnie Miller Funeral services for Johnnie Miller 61, of Toledo Bend will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 27, 2008 at the Fort Polk Main Post Chapel. Mr. Miller passed away Saturday, June 21, 2008 Miller was born in Basile. He graduated from West Point Academy in 1968 and immediately served a tour in Vietnam. Johnnie is survived by his wife, Sharon; two sons, Robert Miller of Port Orange, Fla., James Miller and wife Stacy of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Melissa Miller of Monroe; one brother, Mark Landreneau of Youngsville; two sisters Sheila Israel of Moss Bluff and Shirley Veillon of West Lake; and two grandsons, Logan and Conner Miller of Moss Bluff. Mrs. Stella James Funeral services for Mrs. Stella James will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2008 in the Marlow Baptist Church with the Revs. Joey Rudisill, Hardy Estes, and Jeff James officiating. Burial will follow in the Marlow Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. James, 99, of the Cravens community, died on Monday, June 23, 2008 at her daughter's residence in Slagle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter James, and her son, Bobby Gean James. Survivors are one son and daughter-in-law, Walter and Pam James of Baton Rouge; four daughters and sons-in-law, Kathleen and Joe Lynn Bolton of Slagle, Margie Dean and Bill Hardy of Leesville, Gaynell and Dick Johnston of Mesa, Ariz., and Sue "Diddie" Obanion and Wess of Roseville, Calif.; 23 grandchildren; 51 great grandchildren; and 17 great great grandchildren. June 27, 2008 Travis Paul Frederick Funeral services for Travis Paul Frederick, 1st Sgt., retired, 89, of Leesville, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2008 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville. Travis passed away Wednesday, June 25 from congestive heart failure. Born September 22, 1918, 1st Sgt. Frederick served his country in the U.S. Army for 29 years. He was a veteran of three wars, World War II, Korea and Vietnam. As a survivor of the Bataan Death March, he spent the remainder of World War II in a Japanese POW camp. He is survived by his wife, Anna Frederick; son, Grant Frederick (wife Melanie) of Shreveport; daughter, Diane Thagard (husband Keith) of Dupont, Wash.; two grandsons, Michael Frederick and Andrew Thagard. June 30, 2008 Lephie Morris Funeral services for Lephie Morris, 90, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday June 28, 2008 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel of Leesville. Interment will follow in the Leesville Cemetery in Leesville with Rev. Wallace Palmer officiating. Lephie passed away Thursday, June 26 at Byrd Regional Medical Center. Lephie was born March 15, 1918 in Hornbeck. She was a member of the East Leesville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years Carl Morris. She is survived by her son, Carl Doug Morris, of Leesville; her grandson, Donald W. Morris, of Leesville. the funeral service is under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. July 1, 2008 Okyul Pierce Funeral services for Okyul Pierce, 70, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, with no visitation. Rev. Sandy Guynn will be officiating. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. She passed from this life on Sunday, June 29, 2008 at her residence. Okyul is survived by her husband, Douglas L. Pierce of Leesville, and a niece, Lisa Jones of Calif. Barbara Jean Martin-Jordan Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Jean Martin-Jordan, 69, of Leesville, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday July 2, 2008 at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Pine Grove Hawthorne Cemetery in Leesville. Mrs. Jordan passed away Wednesday July 25, 2008. Barbara is survived by her mother, Verlina Martin of Leesville; son, Darrell Martin of Pineville; three brothers, Joseph Isaiah Martin Jr. of Leesville, Eddie Martin of Baton Rouge and Thomas Ray Martin of New Llano; and sister Jacquelyn M. Shaw of Little Rock, Ark. Mrs. Jordan was preceded in death by her husband Roosevelt Jordan and her father, Joseph Isaiah Martin Sr. Patricia Malone Funeral services for Patricia Malone, 72, of Anacoco, will be announced at a later date by the Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Patricia passed away Thursday, June 26 in her residence in Anacoco. She was born in New Orleans and had been a longtime resident of the Anacoco area. She is survived by her brother, Thomas N. Lawrence of Texas. July 2, 2008 Olga Torres Mrs. Olga Torres, 75, of Leesville passed away June 30, 2008 in Leesville. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Smart & Son, of Leesville. Robbie Snell Funeral services for Robbie M. Snell, 79, of Provencal (formerly of Hornbeck) will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2008 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. The burial will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck. Mrs. Snell passed away Tuesday, July 1, in Alexandria. She was born in Many. She was preceded in death by her daughter and son-in-law Betty Jo Snell James and Johnnie Ray James. She is survived by her husband, Fisher Bray “Bo” Snell of Provencal; brother, F.B. “Buster” Coan, Jr. of Anacoco; sisters, Jimmie Craft of Rosepine and Bobbye Hall Wiggins of Anacoco; one granddaughter, Pam Robertson of Leesville; great grandchildren, Beau Bacon and wife, Angela and Tessa Bacon; two great great grandchildren, Brittany Bacon and Natalie Bacon. Thelma Mae Chandler Funeral services for Thelma Mae Chandler, 85, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m, Thursday, July 3, at the Flactor Baptist Church with Rev. Huey Haymon officiating. Interment will follow in the Holly Springs Cemetery in Fort Polk. Thelma passed away Monday, June 30, 2008 in the Westwood Manor in DeRidder. She was born in Fullerton. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Amos Chandler, Sr. She is survived by her three sons, Amos Chandler Jr. (wife June), William Edward Chandler (wife Cindy) and Randel Payton Chandler (wife Joy), all of Hicks; three daughters, Martha Louise Brinkley (husband Lee) of Pitkin, Margaret Ann Dixon (husband Melvin) of Hicks and Linda Mae Smith (husband Gene) of Hicks; 17 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 2 step great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren. The service is under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. July 7, 2008 Alton Kade “Sandy” Sanders Alton Kade “Sandy” Sanders of Anacoco, went home to be with the Lord July 2, 2008 after a lengthy illness. He was 63 and was born in Leesville on February 26, 1945. Sandy was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Sanders, his mother, Lucille Foster Sanders and his brother Pete Sanders. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Linda Jo Sanders of Anacoco; sister, Glenda Garrett of San Augustine, Texas; two sons, Scott and wife Margie Williams Sanders of St. Mary’s, Ga. and Kyle and wife Kim Sanders of Oologah, Okla.; and five grandchildren, Amber, Tori, Hunter, Justin and Skyler. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 4 at East Leesville Baptist Church with the Rev. Gil Arthur officiating. Burial will follow in the Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Bun Shikyi Zittle Memorial services for Bun Shikyi will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 4, 2008 in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with the Rev. Jong G Kin officiating. Her remains will be taken back to S. Korea at a later date. Mrs. Zittle died on Monday June 30, 2008 as a result of a fire at her home in Anacoco. She was a native of Seoul, S. Korea. She is survived by one son, Anthony Zittle of Anacoco; one sister, Min Cha Gibson of Columbia, Ga; and other brothers and sisters of South Korea. Joseph "Joey" Ellis A private family funeral service for Joseph "Joey" Ellis, 63, of Pitkin, will be held under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. In addition, a private burial service will be held for family members. Mr. Ellis passed away Friday, July 4, 2008 at an Alexandria hospital after a long battle with cancer. Survivors include his wife, Robbie Ellis of Pitkin; one daughter, Tara and husband Sean King of Enfield, Conn.; his mother, Estelle Gibson of Rosepine; his brothers, Billy Wayne Ellis of Westlake, B.C. Ellis of Rosepine and Craig Ellis of Westlake; his sister, Mary James of Rosepine; two grandsons, David Reynolds and Eric King. James R. "Jim" Wiley Funeral services for James R. 'Jim' Wiley will be held at 2 p.m. today, Sunday, July 6, 2008, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. W.T. Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in Cryer Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Homes. Mr. Wiley served in the First Battalion, 13th Infantry during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Doris Cryer Wiley; two daughers, Melinthia Wiley and Felicia Pagan; two brothers, Billey Wiley and Jerry Wiley; six grandchildren, Devon Vargis, Tyler Vargis, Amber Vargis, Waynelle Wisby, David Wisby, Jason Wisby; three great-grandchildren, Anita Grace Wisby, Kyle Reeves and Kaleb Wisby. Mr. Wiley was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Wiley; siblings, Willard Wiley, Charles Wiley, Barbara Berry Toney and Harold Hogan. William E. Hall, Jr. William E. Hall, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family and his faithful dog, Lola, on Friday, July 4, 2008, in DeRidder following a lengthy illness. He was born on January 1, 1920, in Shreveport to W.E. Hall and Virgil Jeter Hall. Will married Lady Van Beth Williams of Jefferson, Texas on November 13, 1943. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lady Williams Hall, and his daughter, Lady Beth Hall. He is survived by two daughters, Dabney Richey and her husband, Lanier Richey, and Jill Hall and her husband Sterling Smith of Austin, Texas, and two grandchildren, Will and Molly Richey of Tyler, Texas. Will is also survived by his brother, Frank J. Hall and his wife, Dorothy of Shreveport, Louisiana. The service in celebration of Will's life will be held in the First United Methodist Church at 4 p.m., Monday, July 7, 2008. July 8, 2008 Ester Hollis Funeral services for Ester Hollis, 85, of Leesville, will be at 3;30 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Burial will follow in Cooper Cemetery in Leesville. Hollis passed away on Monday, July 7, 2008 in Leesville. Tommy L. Coleman Funeral services for Tommy L. Coleman, 56, of Leesville will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at the Old Leesville Cemetery in Leesville. Arrangements are being handled by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Coleman passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2008 at his residence in Leesville. July 9, 2008 James Alton Hall, Sr. Funeral services for James Alton Hall, Sr., "Hoot", 72, of Slagle, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2008 at the Antioch Baptist Church in Slagle. The Rev.'s Wade Jackson and Mike Murray will officiate. The burial will follow in the Antioch Cemetery. He was born in Leesville. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dorris Marie Smith Hall, of Slagle. His children are Diane Jackson (husband, Wade) and their children, Ann, Jeri and Monica; JoAnn Mastrosimone (husband, Carl) and their children, Rosario and Catherine; Carolyn Murray (husband, Michael) and their children, Reginald, Donna, Matthew and Nathan; Debera Ashworth (husband, Dave) and their child Damon; Peggy Stanley (husband, Dempsey) and their children Aaron, Noraa and Jacob; James Alton Hall, Jr. (wife, Dorothea) and their child Dustin; Allen Hall (wife, Deena) and their children Madison and Marlee; David Hall (wife, Cindy) and their children Tila and Nathan; and Thomas Hall. Great grandchildren are Ansleigh F.; Carley F.; Evan E.; Aaron M.; Khris M.; Alex P.; Sara P.; Lane M.; Felicity H.; Ashlyn H.; Sydney M.; Camryn M.; and Baby M. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Brenda Annette Firesheets Brenda Annette Firesheets, of Leesville, passed away on July 8, 2008 in Leesville. Services will be held at Hixson Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 10 2008. Ministers officiating will be Rev. Tommy McGee and Rev. John Krause. Burial will be at Stephens Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Brenda is survived by her husband of 19 years, Jimmy “Jim” Firesheets of Florien; one son, Keith Lane Perkins; two daughters, Tracy Annette Perkins Smart and Kelly Patrice Perkins; four sisters, Joyce Faulkner, Sadie Stermer, Elizabeth Philyaw and Rose Perkins; one brother, Jimmie Rae Gordon; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren. Ester Vivian Hollis Ester Vivian Hollis passed away on July 7, 2008 in Leesville. Services will be held at Hixson Funeral Home Chapel at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2008. Rev. Bobby Ganoway will be officiating. Burial will be at Cooper Cemetery in Pickering under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Ester is survived by her children, Don Ray and wife Earline, Caroline Johnson , Edna Varnado, Wanda Crappell, Bobby and Vesta Ray, June Crumburg, Joan Menard, Ronnie Ray; daughter in law, Joyce Ray; brothers and sisters, Francis, Velma, Loman, and Leslie. She was preceded in death by her son, Eugene Ray. Sydna Foster Harper Sydna Foster Harper, 76, of Willis, Texas, went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2008 at her home in Willis. She was born August 8, 1931 in Sweetwater, Texas, to Sidney and Bessie Foster. She is preceded in death by her parents and son, Foster Wayne Harper. Sydna is survived by her sons, Robert Clay Harper and wife Linda and Kenneth Warren Harper; sister, Dolly Foster Davis; grandchildren, Robert Wayne Harper and wife Angela, Sarah Beth Harper, Kayla Ann Harper, Cody Warren Harper, Ryan Whitehouse, Lea Whitehouse, Tara Wingham; and great grandsons, Ayden Foster Harper and Michael Sanders. A celebration of Sydna’s life is set for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2008 at Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Chapel with Rev. Lloyd V. Maddoux and Rev. John Gay officiating. July 14, 2008 William Odell Behan Funeral Services for William Odell Behan, Sr., 82, of Hornbeck, will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 13, at the First Baptist Church in Hornbeck with the Rev. Harvey Hoffman, Rev. Gil Arther and Rev. Bill Hines officiating. The burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck. Odell passed away, Friday, July 11 in Alexandria. He was born in Plainview. He was preceded in death by his parents, James A and Kathy Chance Behan, brothers Lewis and Tommy Behan and daughter-in-law, Evelyn Behan. Odell is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Betty Behan of Hornbeck; sons, William Behan, Jr (wife, Velva) of Anacoco and Dale Behan (wife, Linda) of Fort Worth, Texas; daughter, Shirley Kyle (husband, Ray) of Leesville; brother, Elmer Eugene Behan (wife, Faye) of Hornbeck; sister, Letha Mae Leach (husband, Darion) of Shreveport; nine grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mildred Berry Treme, 82, of Leesville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 10, 2008. Mildred is survived by her daughter, Mavis Odette and husband Ed; her two sons, Elroy Treme and wife Rita and Gary Treme and wife Dorothy; two sisters, Marie Wagner and Lottie Casewell; one brother, Wayne Berry; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Amerson Treme and a granddaughter, Shann Treme. Her services will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the Cooper Baptist Church, Pickering, La with visitation beginning on Friday at 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Ministers officiating the service will be the Rev. Edgar Evans and Rev. Horace Roberts. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery under the Direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Beatrice Garcie Brinkley Overton Beatrice Overton, 84, of Pickering, passed from this life on Thursday, July 10, 2008. Beatrice is survived by her beloved husband, James Overton of Leesville; her children, Billy Brinkley and wife Naomi, Roger Brinkley and wife Linda, all of Pickering; Debbie Felix and husband Michael of Radcliff, Ky. Rickey Brinkley and wife Jamie Brinkley of Georgetown, Ky.; one sister, JoAnn Blackmon of Florien; 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren; two daughters by heart, Judy Mann of Houston, Texas, and Virginia Cowans of Winston- Salem, N.C. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank Garcie and Julia McDonald Ebarbe and her first husband, Ottis Brinkley; brothers Ed Garcie, Almo Garcie and Roy Garcie; Sisters Earline Williams and Elvie Garcie; grandchildren, Rachael Brinkley and Justin Brinkley. Her services will be held on Monday, July 14, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Saint Michaels The Arch Angel Catholic Church of Leesville. The minister officiating the service will be Father Kenneth Michelle and Brother Amos Ezelle. Burial will be at Pine Island Cemetery of Pickering, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Charlotte Scaff Funeral services for Charlotte Scaff, 64, of DeRidder, will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Scaff passed away on Friday, July 11, 2008 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. July 15, 2008 Donald “Don” P. Legg Funeral services for Donald “Don” P. Legg, 67, of Jasper, Texas, will be held at 10 a.m, Tuesday July 15, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel of Leesville with Rev. Doug McBride officiating. Interment will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco. Don was born in Leesville and passed away Sunday, July 13, 2008 in the Jasper Nursing and Rehabilitation. Don was preceded in death by his father Preston Legg, his mother Myrtle Cobb Legg and his sister Kay Whittington. He is survived by his wife Bertha Legg of Jasper, Texas; daughter Diane Craft of Jasper, Texas; two brothers Darvis Gordon of Anacoco and Johnny Sams of Steelville, Ga.; three sisters Linda Josey of Anacoco, Jonell Martinez of Anacoco and Danice Holton of Leesville; and three grandchildren, Crystal Craft, Jonathan Craft and Jennifer Craft. The service is under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mildred Boultinghouse Dewveall Mildred Boultinghouse Dewveall passed away Friday July 11, 2008 at her residence on Toledo Bend Lake. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at Pisgah Cemetery in Toro under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mildred was the daughter of W.W. “Uncle Bill” and Nettie Boultinghouse and widow of “Slats” Dewveqall. Survivors include three loving sons, Kenneth, Marshall and Bill with wife Rose; one grandchild; and two great grandchildren. July 16, 2008 Clayton Glen Sweat Funeral services for Clayton Glen Sweat, 2 1/2, will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2008 in the Occupy #1 Baptist Church in Pitkin. The services will be conducted by Bros. Brett Edwards, Brad Perkins and Sherman Busby. Committal services will immediately follow in the Occupy #1 Cemetery under the guidance of White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale. Clayton Glen Sweat went home to be with our Lord, Saturday, July 12, 2008 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Baytown, Texas. His great grandfathers, Woodrow James, Erby Thompson, Sr. and Ralph James Sellers and great-grandmother Rowe Emma Sellers preceded him in death. Left to grieve this family’s loss are, mother and father, Penny Thompson Sweat and J. Casey Sweat of LaVernia, Texas; one sister, Cassidy Jade Sweat of LaVernia, Texas; maternal grandparents, Rickey and Wanda Thompson of Elizabeth; paternal grandmother, Jane Sellers Sweat of Deridder; paternal grandfather and step grandmother, Joe and Bonnie Sweat of Floresville, Texas; aunts, Peggy Thompson West and husband Calvin of Brookland, Texas, Jenifer Sweat of Myrtle Beach, S. C., Kelsey Thompson of Lake Charles and Brittany Sweat of DeRidder; uncle, Justin Thompson and wife Mindy of Hineston; paternal great-grandparents, BillBo and Wilma Sweat of Pitkin; maternal great-grandmothers, Audie James and Madeline Thompson; and seven first cousins. Pallbearers to serve will be Randy Pollard, Jacob Thompson, Ross Johnson, Matt Smith, Benson Thompson and Kamron Naranjo. July 18, 2008 Thelma Nolan McDonald Funeral services for Mrs. Thelma Nolan McDonald will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, 2008 in Mt. Moriah Baptist Church with Reverends Webb Robinson and Tim Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Moriah Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home in Pitkin. Mrs. McDonald, 88, of Hineston entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 in her residence with her family near her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike McDonald; her daughter, Wyetta Sasser; one granddaughter, Pamela Sasser; her parents, Dempsey and Florence Nolan; two brothers, Ray and Clifford Nolan and one sister, Bertice McDonald Those left to cherish her memory include three sons, Charles W. McDonald and his wife, Yvonne of Pitkin, John Chaney and his wife, Sandra of Otis and Jerry Chaney and his wife, Tanya of Longville and one sister, Louise Mears and her husband, Bill of Arlington, Texas. Survivors also include four granddaughters and their families: Sherry McDonald Grigg and her husband, Jess and their daughter Rachel; April Chaney; Charolette Doucett and her husband, Jason and their son, Jordan and Sara Chaney; three grandsons and their families, Roy McDonald and his wife, Monica and their daughters, Madison and Sydni, Todd Sasser and his wife, Andrea and Brad Chaney. July 21, 2008 Mary Wallace Funeral services for Ms. Mary Wallace, 48, of Leesville, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2008 at the Johnson Temple C.O.G.I.C. in Leesville with Rev. Maurice Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Leesville. Ms. Wallace passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2008. Mary is survived by her sons Eric Wallace and Johnathan Wallace of Leesville; brother Johnny Wallace of Leesville; sister Veronica Catalanotto of Salem, Mo.; and godson, Fred Allen of Leesville. Ms. Wallace was preceded in death by her sister, Cassandra Palmer. Charlotte Ann Hall Funeral services for Mrs. Charlotte Ann Hall will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at the Greater Bethel AME Church in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery in Leesville. Mrs. Hall, 82, of Leesville, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2008. Charlotte is survived by her daughter, Gloria Matthews of Leesville; son James Hall of Leesville; sister Katherine Ross of Miami, Fla.; brother Willie Robinson of Fort Pierce, Fla.’ three grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. July 22, 2008 Archie Dale Bolton Visitation for Archie Dale Bolton, 79, of Slagle will be held from 3-9 p.m. Thursday, July 24 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. A private burial will follow at a later date. Mr. Bolton passed away Sunday July 20 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was born in Slagle. He served his country in the United States Navy for 17 years serving in World War II and the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his son, Jay White of Spring, Texas; two daughters, Kimberly Redman of Alexandria and Dell Ann Johnson of Ringgold; two brothers, Melvin Bolton of Pineville and Joe Lynn Bolton of Slagle; 11 grandchildren. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Betty L. Canady Funeral Services for Betty L. Canady, 59, of Leesville, will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Canady passed away on Sunday July 20, 2008 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Berlie Parker Funeral Services for Berlie Parker, 76, of Simpson, will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Parker passed away on Sunday July 20, 2008 at her residence in Simpson. Nellie Jane Thompson Nellie Jane Thompson, 78, departed this life on Sunday, July 20, 2008. Funeral Services to be held at Canaan Baptist Church of Leesville at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. The minister officiating will be the Reverend Buddy Airhart. Burial will be held at Canaan Cemetery under the Direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Nellie was survived by her stepson, Donnie Thompson of Anacoco; two brothers, Horace Fox of Houston, Texas and Earnest Fox of Leesville; three sisters, Vornie Mae Harrlson of Anacoco, Vonnie Kay of Leesville and Edie Mitchell of Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel A. Thompson; son, Eddie Thompson; and her sisters Viola Morris, Beatrice Fox and Vera Mae Holt. July 25, 2008 Betty Glen Mitchell Robison Editors Note: Due to a clerical error, by the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville, the service information for Betty Glen Mitchell Robison was misstated. The correct service information is as follows: Funeral services will be Saturday July 26, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. On behalf of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home we wish to sincerely apologize to Mrs. Robison’s family and friends for any difficulty that this error may have caused. On July 22, 2008 at 9 a.m., in Tyler, Texas, the Lord called my Mom home and I was there. She was struggling with a terminal illness for a very long time. She is survived by her only child, Tamara Renee Robison Lichtenberg, her three grandchildren, James Nathan, Jessanne Yuan, and Georgiana Si, her son in law, Dr. Byron Kurt Lichtenberg. Additionally, she is surrounded by the love of her sister-in-law “Bitsy” Mitchell, her son Dean Mitchell and his wife Cami, and her daughter, Cindy and her husband Keith Allison along with the children of their families. The service is under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Dr. Larry E. Monk Dr. Larry E. Monk, Executive Director of Northwestern State University Leesville- Fort Polk and long-time Vernon Parish educator, passed away Thursday after a sudden illness. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. July 28, 2008 Rev. Francis M. “Toy” Belsha Funeral services honoring the life of Rev. Francis M. “Toy” Belsha will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 28, 2008 at East Leesville Baptist Church with Revs. Gil Arthur and Andrew Arthur officiating. Burial will follow at Self Cemetery in Hornbeck, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WW II. During this time his beloved wife, Velda Vee Jeane Belsha, was at home and lost a child, Loretta Vee, just as he was leaving the war. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Velda Vee Jeane Belsha and one daughter, Loretta Vee; his parents, W.R. and Callie Belsha; granddaughters, Jonna and Jonnica Belsha and grandson, Luke Kylan Belsha; brothers, Henry, Homer and Lonzie Belsha and sisters Lela and Edna. He is survived by his wife Ernestine Evans Belsha of Florien; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Tammy Reed Belsha of Leesville; daughters and son-in-law, Marjorie Stanley and husband Jim Huffman of Texas and Kathryn Arthur and husband Gil of Leesville; stepson, Jerry Thyler of Florien; stepdaughters, Janie Thyler, Julie Thyler Alvarez and JoAnn Thyler Bailey, all of Houston; one sister, Lily “Bill” Burch of Orange, Texas; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. July 29, 2008 Lisa Ann Burks Felice Lisa Ann “Auntie” Burks Felice, 45, slipped away peacefully on this Sabbath Day, July 27, 2008 to be with her Lord and Saviour. Lisa is survived by her husband, Raymond L. Felice; two sons, Chace Roy Burks and Brennon Lee Felice both of DeRidder; a step-son, Jason R. Felice of Ragley; her mother, Betty Cryar and step-father Jim Cryar; her faithful, devoted sister, Denese “Nesey” Bailey and her husband Kelton; and two loving brothers, Steven Roy Burks and his wife, Anna, and Kelton Simmons, all of DeRidder; one step-sister, Mary Simmers and her husband Scott; and two step-brothers, Cary Cryar and his wife, Lynnette and Patrick Lee Cryar all of Baton Rouge. Lisa was preceded in death by her loving father, Roy Burks and step-brother, Joe Cryar. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at Spring Creek Baptist Church in Deridder, 487 Hwy 1147. The Rev. Dalton Isbell and Rev. Delbert Isbell will officiate with Rev. Tom Stucke delivering the eulogy. Burial will be in Beauregard Memorial Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. James Alvers Johnson Funeral services for James Alvers Johnson, 66, will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2008, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. Arlen Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cravens under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Johnson died Saturday, July 26, 2008, in Bandera, Texas. He is survived by his son, Michael (Dusty) Jeter and wife Susan Leigh of Bandera, Texas; daughters, Etta Latane Johnson and husband Steve of Dothan, Ala., and Marilyn Diane Krolczyk of Prince Frederick, Md.; brother, John P. Johnson and wife Phyllis of DeRidder; sisters, Betty J. Cunningham and husband Rickey of DeRidder, Magdalene Afeman and husband Larry Jerral of Hineston, and Kolean (Kokie) Gill and husband Ronnie of DeRidder; mother, Ezell White Johnson of DeRidder; and five grandchildren. July 30, 2008 Sylvia A. Rhodes Funeral arrangements for Sylvia A. Rhodes will be announced by Myers Colonial Funeral home In DeRidder. Mrs. Rhodes passed away Monday, July 18, 2008 in Leesville. Randell Corley Funeral services for Randell Corley, 48, of Anacoco will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. David Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Corley was born in Zwolle. He was preceded in death by his father A.Z. Corley and brother Anthony “A.Z.” Corley. He is survived by his wife Karen Corley of Anacoco; mother Alvie Marie Nash Corley of Anacoco; son Jeremy Shay Sweat of Columbia, S.C.; daughters Tina Hall and Shanna Lynn Smith, both of Anacoco and three grandchildren. August 1, 2008 Martin Luther Perry Jr. Martin Luther Perry Jr., 83, of Jasper, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at M.D. Anderson in Houston. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008 at Freedom Rest Baptist Church in Anacoco, with interment to follow at Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ahmeta Perry, two brothers, and four sisters. He is survived by his wife, Ocie Mae, of Jasper, Texas; son, Murphy Perry and wife Peggy of Buna, Texas; daughters Rita Maddox and husband Gene of Jasper, Texas, Windle Ann Giles and husband Anthony of Oakdale and Amanda Stanley and husband Jerrell of Buna, Texas; stepsons Ray Byerly Jr. and wife Kathy of Jasper, Texas and L.D. Byerly and wife Bonda of Kirbyville, Texas; a brother, Willie Harold Perry of Anacoco; sisters Loureid Belsha of Anacoco, Bobbie Leonard of Leesville, and Liz Roberts of Bedford, Ind.; nine grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; a host of step grandchildren, step great grandchildren, and step great great grandchildren. August 4, 2008 Rodney R. Holsomback Rodney R. Holsomback, 64, of Leesville, passed away Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008. Arrangements are pending at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. August 5, 2008 Margie Alice Cagle Funeral services for Mrs. Margie Alice Cagle will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2008 in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton with Rev. Lee Perkins and Rev. Lindsey Burns officating. Burial will follow in the Big Woods Cemetery in Vinton under the directon of Hixson. Mrs.Cagle went home to be with her Lord on Aug. 3, 2008, in Leesville at the age of 96. She was born on July 9, 1912 to George Loyd and Kate Duncan in Holbert Okla. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Oliver Bush Cagle; her parents; two brothers; and two sisters. Survivors are one son and daughter-in-law, John Loyd Cagle and wife Vivian of Lake Charles; one daughter and son-in-law, Sandra Faircloth and husband Lewis of Anacoco; one brother, George L. Duncan and wife Janet of Bridge City, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Della Mae Duncan of West Orange, Texas and Lola Duncan of Bridge City, Texas; grandchildren, Terrell John Cagle and wife Carol of Laporte, Texas, Jena Ann Cagle of Lake Charles, Darrin Cagle and wife Rebecca of Lake Charles, Cyndi Faircloth Wilbanks and husband Sam of DeRidder, and Timothy Faircloth of Little Rock, Ark; great grandchildren, Jennifer Jagneaux and husband Adam of Lake Charles, Johnny Lee Comeaux Jr. of Lake Charles, Abigale, Emma, and Amanda Cagle of Lake Charles. Braden and Kade Faircloth of Little Rock Ark. and Maison Claire Wilbanks of DeRidder; great great grandchildren, Reese Dorman, Harley Lynn Fontenot, Mark Shane Fontenot Jr. and Kirsten and Billy Still. Benjamin Emerson Carter Sr Funeral services for Mr. Benjamin Emerson Carter Sr. will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008 in the Simpson Baptist Church in Simpson with the Revs. Jeremy Blocker and Brett Thorton officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Simpson under the directon of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Carter, 80, died on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008 at his home in Simpson. He was preceded in death by one son, Mark Anthony Carter; one grandson, Christopher Lee Morgan; his parents; and two sisters. Survivors are his wife of 60 years, Betty Jo Carter of Simpson; one son and daughter-in-law, Benjamin Emerson Carter Jr and wife Gwyn of Stuarts Draft, Va.; two daughters and sons-in- law, Oene Morgan and husband Danny of Anacoco, and Martha Norra and husband Jules of Picayune, Miss.; eight grandchildren, Benjamin Emerson Carter III, Nicholas James Carter, Danny Ray Morgan Jr., Nicole Danielle Hoppert, Jennifer Brooke Melancon, Patrick Brock Melancon, Tatum Brittany Melancon and Caitlin Issacks; seven great grandchildren, Abigail Ann Carter, Mercedes Lyn Morgan, Danny Ray Morgan III, Kennedy Nicole Hoppert, Raelynn Brooke Hoppert, Breliegh Marie Melancon and Kingston Eugene Coleman. Larry Clifton Eaves Funeral services for Larry Clifton Eaves, 31, of Anacoco will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, with Rev. Ken Dickerson officiating. The burial will follow in the Ebenezer Cemetery in Hicks. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Eaves passed away Sunday, Aug. 3 in his residence in Anacoco. He was born in Denver City, Texas. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Opal and Buford Owens and Evie and Clifton Eaves. He is survived by his mother, Barbara and husband Jack Edwards, of Anacoco; father, Larry C. and wife Adeline Eaves, Sr. of, Woodward, Okla.; brothers, Clifton Eaves of Hobbs, N.M., John Wayne Vandiford of Republic, Mo. and Michael Eaves of Anacoco; sisters, Taina Eaves of Oklahoma City, Okla., Rhonda Kaye Manning of Wilson, Okla. and Opal Veronica Eaves of Pineville. Essie Dee Monk Essie Dee Monk, 83 of Leesville went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008. Visitation was held from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2008 at Hixson Funeral Home Chapel with her services being held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008 at Hixson Funeral Home Chapel of Leesville. Burial will be held at LaCamp Cemetery, Hicks, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Minister officiating will be the Rev. James T. Byrd. Survivors include three grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; three nephews, J.P. and wife Merlene Monk, Joe R. and wife Diane Martin and James and wife Bennie Martin; three nieces, Lajuan and husband Jim Prescott, Pam and husband Wallace Johnson and Ruby and husband Kenneth Barnes. She was preceded in death by her son, Milton Lee Spiller; her father, Almon Monk; her mother Alma Monk Blake; her brother Horace Monk; and sisters Nezzie Monk Martin and Lydia Monk Townley. Essie was born in Hicks to Almon and Alma Monk. August 6, 2008 Joseph Walker Speight Funeral services for Joseph Walker Speight, 66, of Leesville will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. The burial will follow in the Evans Cemetery in Evans. Joseph passed away Monday, Aug. 4 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was born in Evans. He was preceded in death by his father, J.P. Speight; his mother, Gladys Speight; his brother, James Austin Speigh't and his stepson, Gary Brinkley. He is survived by his wife of 27 years Dallas Doreen Betterton Speight of Leesville; daughters, Barbara Drake of Jay, Maine, Shonda Jones of Leesville, Karen Pritchette of Georgetown, Texas and Jo Ann Speight of Leesville; and sister Carolyn Woodard of DeRidder. Mr. Speight was an Air Force veteran. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. August 8, 2008 John D. Self John D. Self was born September 8, 1922 in Vernon Parish and died August 4, 2008 in Houston, Texas, at age 85. His parents were Lud Self and Mahala McNeely. He is predeceased by a son, John D. Self Jr., and a daughter, Barbara McClendon. He is survived by five children, Louise Kucera, Yvonne Hatton, Barry Reynolds, Sean Self and Shane Self. He had numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Hortense Caldwell and Ludline Hodges, as well as half-brothers and sisters: Mann Self, Max Self, Kelly Bonneau, Lud Self, Zoe Whitt, Marty Self, and Ida Reines. Funeral service will be Saturday, August 9 at 10:00 a.m. also at Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Good Hope Cemetery. A memorial service is scheduled at Holly Hall Retirement Community in Houston, Texas on Wednesday, August 13 at 10 a.m. in the McMillian Activities Building. August 12, 2008 Isaac L. Jeane, 86, passed from this life on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008 in Leesville. Survivors include his loving wife, Mary Lee “Babe” Jeane of Leesville; children: Lynn and wife Pat Jeane of Wichita, Kan., Reuben Lavelle and wife Beverly Jeane of Sikeston, Mo., Artie L. Jeane of Denver, Colo., Iverle and husband Mike Tomblin of Granbury, Texas and Joyce Latiolais of Houston, Texas; nine grandchildren, Chris Jeane of Austin, Texas, Gretchen Jeane of Edmond, Okla., Jeffrey Tomblin of Bentonville, Ark., Jeremiah Jeane of Yellowstone National Park, Wyo., Amanda Jeane of Cape Girardeau, Mo., Jonathan Tomblin of Keller, Texas, Jon-Erik Latiolais, Courtney Latiolais and Victoria Latiolais all of Leesville; one sister, Alva Squyres of Hicks. Isaac was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn Mathis Jeane, one son, William Leo Jeane, his parents, and two brothers. He was a WW II Veteran having served in the United States Army infantry and was a recipient of the Bronze star. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008 at the Flactor Baptist Church in Hicks with the Rev. Huey Haymon officiating and burial following in the Flactor Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Alfred Ray Kyle Alfred Ray Kyle, 72, of Leesville, passed from this life on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008 in Houston, Texas. Ray was born in Norphlet, Arkansas. He served in the United States Navy for 20 years. Ray is survived by Shirley Kyle of Leesville, his loving wife of 24 years; two daughters, Tina Kyle Livingston of Houston, Texas and Krystal Stevens of Augusta, Ga.; four grandchildren, James Livingston and Claire Livingston of Houston, Texas, and Jessica Stevens and Daniel Stevens of Augusta, Georgia. Ray’s funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Dave Stewart will officiate the service. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. August 18, 2008 David Cryer Memorial services for David Cryer, 45, of Leesville will be Sunday, Aug. 17 at 4 p.m. in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. David passed away Thursday, Aug. 14 in his home in Leesville. He was born in Many. He is survived by his son Logan Cryer of Leesville; stepson Bradley White of Titusville, Penn.; daughter Sheena Cryer Bockelman of Sweet Home, Ore.; brothers Daniel Cryer and William Cryer, both of Leesville; and his father Dudley Cryer, of Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Ronald "Ron" Gilmer Ronald "Ron" Gilmer, 64, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008 in his residence in DeRidder. His funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17 at Evans Congregational Methodist Church in Evans. Rev. Phillip Jarrell will officiate under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Gilmer, of DeRidder; his sons, Richard D. Hobbs, Jr. of Many, Thomas Ryan Gilmer of DeRidder and Lyndon Miller of Chattanooga, Tenn.; his daughters, Tonya Molette Gibbs, of Lake Charles, Lavrenda Wright of Odessa, Texas and Melissa Mugeke of San Antonio, Texas; his brother, Donald Strahan of Many; his sisters, Mary Snider of Robeline and Libby Wiggins of Warren, Texas; his mother, Inez Strahan, of Many; and 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Ronald W. Gilmer, Jr. and his sister Brenda Barnhill. August 19, 2008 James Larry Rice Services for James Larry Rice, 52, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008 in the chapel of John Kramer & Son with Rev. Lonnie Wedner officiating. Interment will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens, Alexandria. James Larry Rice, of Alexandria, passed away Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008 in his son’s residence in West Lake. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Rubin Rice and Esther Fontenot Rice. He is survived by one daughter, Kendra Ann Handy and her husband, Donald of West Lake; two sons, Christopher James Rice of West Lake and James Caleb Rice of Opelousas; five sisters, Barbara Mathews of Bossier City; Marjorie Rodriguez of Shreveport; Anita Knight of Blanchard; Norma Jean Rice of Pineville; Willie Mae Manning of Port Neches, Texas and five grandchildren, Taylor Jordan Rice, Zachary Christopher Rice, Adrianna Michelle Floyd, Nicholas Logan Rice and Kayle Ann Handy. August 20, 2008 Mary Ann Villers Funeral services for Mary Ann Villers, 79, of Natchez, Miss., who died Aug. 15, 2008 in Natchez, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 at Borowiski Memorial Funeral Home in Newton Falls, Ohio with burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Newton Falls, Ohio. Mrs. Villers was born Aug. 15, 1920 in newton Falls, Ohio, the daughter of Michael and Margaret Wargo. Mrs. Villers was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Eugene Villers; a sister, Helen Collier; two brothers, Steve and Mike Wargo, and a great granddaughter, Samantha Beason. Survivors include her children, Eric Villers, of Natchez, Miss., Susan K. Phipps, of Demopolis, Ala., Mark W. Villers, of Natchez, Miss., Michael D. Villers, of Natchez, Miss., Renee B. Brown and her husband, James Brown Jr., of Evans; grandchildren, Daniel Beason, Joseph Beason, Edward Walker and Darsita Pettis, all of Georgia, Issac Villers, of Natchez, Miss., Cassandra Villers, of Columbus, Ga. and Joshua Brown of Evans; nine great grandchildren; a brother, John Wargo and his wife June of Newton Falls, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Donna Wargo of Newton Falls, Ohio. August 21, 2008 Monroe E. Spriggs Funeral services for Monroe E. Spriggs, 65, of Leesville will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 at the First St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. James Gaither Jr. Mr. Spriggs passed away Tuesday, August 19 at Rapides General Hospital in Alexandria. He was born in Washington, D.C. He served in the U.S. Army for 14 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Shirley Gilbert Spriggs; parents, Monroe and Catherine Walker Spriggs of Washington, D.C.; two sons, Clifton Spriggs and Ivan Spriggs. He leaves to celebrate his life two daughters Natasha Spriggs (Jerome), of Leesville and Lynn Spriggs of Washington D.C.; two sons Robert Jenkins (Dionne), of Lithonia, Ga., and Vincent Hall (Veronica), of Ruston; five grandchildren, Robert Jr. (RJ), Kyderion, Quantaviuns, L’Travina and E’zavion; Delos "Del" Prince Funeral services for Delos "Del" Prince, 77, of Hornbeck, will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. August 25, 2008 Ola Hunt Braheme On Aug. 21, 2008 Ola Hunt Braheme went to live in her heavenly home. Ola was 98. She was laid to rest at Rosepine Cemetery by Chaddick Funeral Home on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008. Ola was born to John and Docie Hunt on August 6, 1910. She had three brothers and four sisters. After graduation, she had the urge to go west to California, where she met and married the love of her life, George Braheme. After the death of her husband, Ola was brought back to Louisiana by her niece and guardian, Glenda Stewart. She spent the last five and a half years at Rosepine Retirement Home. August 28, 2008 George Pickett George Pickett, 56, of New Llano, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008. Arrangements are pending at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Odom M. McKee Funeral Services for Odom M. McKee, of Rosepine, will be Friday Aug. 29, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Bro. Gary Bankson of First United Pentecostal Church of Rosepine and Bro. Dennis Bjornberg of Natchitoches officiating. Burial will follow in Rosepine Cemetery. Odom M. McKee was born March 22, 1936 in Vernon Parish to David B. and Hazel Haymon McKee. He passed away Aug. 27, 2008 in Leesville at Byrd Hospital, Mr. McKee was 72. He was a military veteran. Odom was married to his lovely wife of 52 years, Mildred McDonald McKee. Mr. McKee is survived by his wife Mildred McDonald McKee; brother Glenon G. McKee and wife Margaret; sister-in-law Gaye Woodard McKee; nieces and nephews Dalton McKee and wife Brenda, Glenon David McKee and wife Maggie, Delena Welborn and husband John, Todd McKee and wife Sherry; six great nieces; eight great nephews; two wonderful friends Larry and Kay Smith. Odom was preceded in death by his parents David B. and Hazel Haymon McKee; and his brother Benard McKee. August 29, 2008 Norris Cassel Kay Norris Cassel Kay, 82, of Leesville, passed from this life on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008. Norris Cassell Kay is survived by his sister, Dorris Rowland of Lake Charles, and his brother, Don Kay of Amarillo, Texas. His services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30 2008 at at Hixson Funeral Home Chapel of Leesville with visitation from 5 p.m. ntil 9 p.m. on Friday at Hixson Funeral Home. The minister officiating will be Brother Buddy Airhart. Burial will be at Pine Hill Cemetery of Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. John Henry Jackson Funeral services for Mr. John Henry Jackson, known to many of us as “L.C.," will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008 at the Evergreen Baptist Church in St. Maurice where the Rev. Elbert Demery Jr., is pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The Rev. Tom Small will be officiating. Mr. Jackson passed away Wednesday at Rapides Regional Hospital at the age of 64. He was born to the late Allen and Virgus Jackson of St. Maurice. He leaves to cherish his memories: one daughter, Nicole Jackson of Winnfield; two grand-daughters; one great grand-daughter; two sisters, Ceola Jackson and Dorothy Johnson of Leesville; a special niece, Rosie Williams Hackett, of New Llano; a special friend, Ella Mae Williams of New Llano. Services are under the direction of Winnfield Funeral Home in Natchitoches. August 31, 2008 Ann Woolridge Mrs. Ann Woolridge, 78, of Leesville, died Aug. 29, 2008 in Leesville. Services will be announced by Smart and Son Funeral Home of Leesville. Ora “Joe” Oren Myers Graveside services for Ora “Joe” Oren Myers, 79, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 31 at Good Hope Cemetery in Singer. Mr. Myers passed away Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008 in Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. He was preceded in death by his wife Lera Myers; son Buck Myers; great-grandson Billy Ferguson and son- in-law James Frear. Myers is survived by daughters Joette and Richard Head of Merryville; Liz and Wayne Wadkins of DeRidder and Lisa and Jerry Holman of Brookeland, Texas; sisters, Berdie and Corroy Hughs of Beaumont and sister-in- law, Laura Myers of DeRidder; 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Avrom Jules Keller Graveside services for Avrom Jules Keller, 52, of Houston, Texas will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008 in the McInnis Cemetery in Anacoco. Mr. Keller passed away on Aug. 29 at his home in Houston, Texas. He was born Dec. 13, 1955 in Houston, Texas and was preceded in death by his father Avrom J. Keller. He is survived by his mother, Bobbie Keller; two sisters, Jeanne Keller and Cathy J. Nickerson; an aunt, Norma Kerr. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville September 4, 2008 Glyn O. Nelms Funeral services for Glyn O. Nelms, 71, of Hornbeck, Louisiana will be Friday, September 5 at 10:00 AM in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, with Rev. Wayne Chance and Rev. Bill Hines officiating. The burial will follow in the Florien Cemetery in Florien, Louisiana. Mr. Nelms passed away Tuesday, September 2nd at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana. He was born in Negreet, Louisiana. Mr. Nelms served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Agnes Nelms and siblings Bertha, Agartha Palma, Everett and baby girl Nelms. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Loraine Martin Nelms of Hornbeck, Louisiana; three daughters Sherrie Hodge and husband Hootie of Simpson, Louisiana, Karen Nelms of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Elwin Ellis and husband Lance of Hornbeck, Louisiana; five grandchildren Brandon Hodge and wife Ellen of Houston, Texas, Kellen Hodge and wife Lacy of Hornbeck, Louisiana, and Audrey, Leslie and Megan Ellis all of Hornbeck, Louisiana; two brothers Leon Nelms of Anacoco, Louisiana, and Dwight Nelms of Ocala, Florida; three sisters Dorothy Dixon of Silsbee, Texas, Shirley Byrd of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana, and Liz Lingenfelter of Shreveport, Louisiana. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Ella B. Smith Funeral services for Mrs. Ella B. Smith of Leesville will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 in the Chapel of Smart and Son Funeral Home of Leesville with Rev. Hollis Roberts and Dr. Jerry Pennfield officiating. Burial will follow in Castor Cemetery under the direction of Smart and Son Funeral Home. Mrs. Smith passed away Monday, Sept. 1 in the Woodlands Health Care Center of Leesville. A native of Vernon Parish she was born in Evans to Alfred and Lillie Jarrell Smith who have preceded her in death, along with her husband Melvin Smith. She is survived by five sons, Perry D. Smith of Leesville, Lester Smith of Lafayette, Eddie Lee Smith of Houston, Paul A. Smith of Dubach and James Mickey Smith of Shreveport; two daughters, Nancy Hequembourg of Huntsville, Ala. and Marguerite Rowell of Livingston; two sisters, Ruthie Evans of Rosepine and Alma Smith of Evans; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. September 5, 2008 Ola Mae Self Funeral services for Mrs. Ola Mae Self of Leesville will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with Bro. Perry Miers and Huey Haymon officiating. Burial will follow in the Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco under direction of Hixson. Mrs. Self, 97, went to be with the Lord Thursday, in Leesville. She was the youngest and last survivor of 15 children and was a member of the Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church of Rosepine. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Jefferson Self and daughter-in-law Betty Self. Her survivors are her son Thomas “Tom” A. Self of Leesville; three grandsons and wives, Thomas Claliborne Self and Cindy of Lafayette; Randall Wester Self and Amy of Houston and John David Self and Roesmary of Dallas; six great-grandchildren, Christopher and Michael Self of Houston, Brandon and Kristen Self of Lafayette and Ryan and Brooke Self of Dallas. Sherri L. Rhodes Funeral services are pending for Sherri L. Rhodes, 58 of Leesville. Mrs. Rhodes passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2008 at Byrd regional Hospital in Leesville, La. She was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana; she was a resident of Leesville, Louisiana since 1987. She is survived by two sons; Roger Rhodes Jr., of Leesville, Louisiana, Trampas “Duke” Rhodes of Leesville, Louisiana; daughter Shellie Manwell of Leesville, Louisiana; two brothers James Bowers of Williamston, New Jersey and Bill Wise of Syracuse, Indiana; three sisters Jackie Issac of Ft. Wayne, Indiana and Kathy Longsworth of Leesville, Louisiana and JoAnne Wolfe of Lancaster, Pennsylvania and six grandchildren. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. September 12, 2008 Rosalie T. Bursh Mrs. Rosalie T. Bursh, known by family and friends as “Ma Dear,” “Mother Dear,” or “Miss Rosie”, was born on July 16, 1912 in Harman, La., to Minnie Young Figures and Venton Turney. The first few years of her early life were spent in an around Harman and Coushatta, La. While playing in the school yard one day, she met a young boy named Joshua Bursh. He would become the love of her life. Their courtship continued through their school years and in 1929, the united in Holy Matrimony at the Leesville Court House. Eight (8) children were born to this union, and she and her husband remained married until his passing in 1963. On Sunday, August 31, 2008, Miss Rosie was at a medical facility in Merryville. La. She was being prepared for evacuation in the wake of hurricane Gustav, when she slept peacefully away. It was as if Miss. Rosie said to all of us, “why transfer to yet another medical facility, when I have a mansion waiting for me on high.” Ms. Rosie leaves to cherish her memories two (2) loving sons, Joshua Martin Bursh II of Leesville, and Billy Lawford Bursh (devoted daughter-in-law, Mary Patricia) of Tempe, Arizona; Two (2) daughters, Bertha L. Simon of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Theory B. Warren of St. Louis, Missouri, (Cassandra and Leandrea Bursh, Samuel J. Bursh, Talmage P. Bursh preceded her in death); (17) grandchildren, Christopher Cooper, Marcus Cooper, Gregory Paul Cooper, Cedric Price, Kevin price, Samuel J. Bursh, Jr., Zeno Bursh, Sabrina Franklin, Talmage Bursh, Jr. Derrick Bursh, Sr., Troy Bursh, Phyllis Michelle Bursh, Joshua Bursh III, Bobby D. Powell II, Jonathan Warren, Eric Bursh, and Darius O. Bursh. ( Cornell Cooper, Ronald Cooper, Darrell Bursh, and Herbert Price preceded her in death); (43) great-grandchildren, and (15) great-great- grandchildren; (1) sister, Gertrude Parrot of Oakland, California. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, September 13, 2008 and 11:00 a.m. at Mount Olive Baptist Church under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Donald J. “Whit” Whitman Memorial services for Sgt. 1st Class (Retired) Donald J. “Whit” Whitman will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 12, 2008 in the chapel of Smart and Son Funeral Home of Leesville with full military honors. Whitman, 75, passed away in a Shreveport hospital Monday, Sept. 8 after a brief illness. A native of Pleasant Valley, N.Y. he retired in 1975 after 24 years and four months and 27 days of service to his country. Survivors are his wife of 45 years Mrs. Anna Whitman of New Llano; daughter, Ruthie and husband Terry Speicher of New Llano along with a step-son Gerhard and wife Brigitte Klingerberger and a stepdaughter, Hildegard and husband Herman Priewasser both of Austria; brother Roger Whitman of N.Y. and two sisters Sylvia Earlandson and Lucille Momme also of N.Y.; two grandchildren, Joseph Wade Speicher and Preston Shayne Speicher, both of New Llano and five step-grandchildren, Evelyn, Raymond, Manuel, Christoph and Ania. He is preceded in death by his parents William and Ellen Whitman and two sisters Ruth Momme and Dorothy Whitman. September 16, 2008 Alice Marie Haynes Alice Marie Haynes was born in Fort Polk to the loving union of Marvin E. and Bernadine Haynes on Dec. 28, 1963. On Sept. 10, 2008 she departed this life. She leaves to cherish her loving memories one daughter, Adrienne D. Haynes of Landover, Maryland; parents Marvin and Bernadine Haynes of Lanham, Maryland; one sister Jacqueline and husband Patrick Rodrigue of Lanham and four brothers from Maryland and Washington D.C., Terry, Derrick and wife Yvette, Marvin, Jr., and wife Sherita and Jerel Haynes; one niece Camille Haynes and one nephew Ryan Rodrigue. She is also survived by and uncle and aunt, Hirl Haynes, Jr. and wife Opalene of Leesville. September 17, 2008 Marcus Sanders Funeral services for Marcus Sanders of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept 17, 2008 in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with Rev. Larry Davis and Sandy Guynn officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. He was a Veteran of WWII having served in the Army Air Corps. He is survived by his wife Maribeth Sanders of Leesville; one son and daughter-i-lLaw: Michael James Sanders and Sharon of Anacoco; one sister: Nelda Roberts of Hornbeck; one grandson, Michael James Sanders II, of Anacoco; two granddaughters: Rachel Strutzel and husband Matt of Carol Stream, Ill and Rebecca Taylor of Anacoco; five great grandchildren: Drake, Charlie, and August Strutzel of Carol Stream Ill., Amber and Hailey Taylor of Anacoco. Larry Wayne Rains Funeral services for Larry Wayne Rains, 50, of Leesville were held Tuesday, Sept. 16 at the First Pentecostal Church of Leesville with Rev. M.C. Green and Sandy Guynn officiating. Burial followed in Forestlawn Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Rains passed away Sunday, Sept. 14 in Leesville. Mr. Rains is survived by his wife Pam Rains; daughter Amber Rains; step-son Michael Sanders, Jr.; step-daughter Kaitlyn Sanders; brother Jerry David Rains and granddaughter Madison Sanders, all of Leesville. He was preceded in death by his first wife Becky Hicks Rains; parents Rosco and Ruby Rains, and brothers Thomas Earl Rains and Tommy Lynn Rains. Henry M. Smothers Funeral services for Henry M. Smothers, Sr., 76, of Copperas Cove, Texas was held Monday, Sept. 15, 2008 at Sheppard Chapel of Memories with Army Chaplain Michael Stephan officiating. Interment followed in Copperas Cove Cemetery with full military honors and Masonic Rites, under the direction of Sheppard Funeral Home of Copperas Cove, Texas. Henry Marshel Smothers passed away Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008 at Wind Crest Living Center in Copperas Cove, Texas. He was born Feb. 2, 1932 in Decaturville, Tenn. and married Mary Elizabeth Ingold on November 12, 1950 in New Martinsville, W. V. Elizabeth passed away March 10, 2003. Mr. Smothers retired as a Sgt. 1st. Class and served 20 and one-half years in the United States Army. He is survived by his daughters Sandra Lynn and husband John Sagerian of Pasadena, Texas, Janie Marie and Tommy Thompson of Fort Polk; sons, Henry Marshel and wife Ramona Smothers, Jr., of Kempner, Texas, Scott Eugene and Shirley Smothers of San Antonio, Texas; brothers James Dudley and wife, Frances Smothers of Guthrie, Okla. and Joe Earl Smothers of Jacksonville, Fla.; grandchildren Christopher and April Thompson, Gordon Sagerian, Toni Thompson, Stephen and Michelle Sagerian, Henry and Amanda Smothers III, John and Stephanie Smothers, Amanda Smothers, Cynthia and Jason Carter, Elizabeth Smothers, Samantha Smothers and Matthew Smothers and great-grandchildren, Austin Sagerian, Jacqueline Smothers, Parks Carrouth, Chloe Carter, Henry Smothers IV, Christina Thompson, Waylon Smothers, Holden Thompson, Dakota Palmer, Aiden Thompson and Jaden Smothers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Sanford Smothers and Vernie Bell Williams Smothers; wife, Mary Elizabeth Ingold; brother, Ben Roy Smothers and sister, Evelyn Switak. September 18, 2008 Virginia Mildred Stevens Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia Mildred Stevens of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008 in the Chapel of the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with Bishop Greg Funderburk officiating. Burial will follow in the Holly Grove Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Stevens, 93, of Leesville was a native of Illinois. She was preceded in death by her first husband Illiam C. Spitzmiller and her second husband, William Sherman Stevens; parents and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by one daughter, Shirley Spitzmiller of Leesville. Bishop Fred Ross, Jr. Funeral services for Bishop Fred Ross, Jr., will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 at Grace Church in DeRidder with Pastor Gracie Malveaux officiating. Interment will follow at Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Allen Memorial funeral Home of Houston, Texas. Bishop Ross’ spirit departed us on Sept. 11, 2008 at the Methodist Hospital in Houston. Cherishing his memories are his wife; First Lady Augustine R. Ross; son, Nathaniel Roberson, Sr., of Tampa, Fla; two grandsons Nathaniel Roberson Jr., and Charles Quinn Roberson; mother, Lela Beasley of DeRidder and siblings, Doris and Odell Vickers, Sr., of Alexandria, Paul Beasley, Jr. and Glendora of Atlanta and Betty Ross of Mansfield; One special first cousin George (Peter) Ross, two adopted sons, Isaac Adams and Christopher Hendrix and two foster children, LaShonda Roberson and Ieisha Beasley. September 23, 2008 Theda Turner Thacker Theda Turner Thacker, 69, of Wiergate, Texas, passed away Sept. 21, 2008 at Jasper Memorial Hospital. Private services will be held at a later date. She is survived by daughters Virginia Welss of Wiegate, Texas, Sandra Miller of Citrus Springs, Fla. and Gayla Hinckle of Livingston, Texas. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Vanessa, Chris, Kaleb, and Alli and a great grand dog Caramel, a.k.a. "Hoover." Services are under the direction of Forest Oaks Funeral Home of Jasper. September 25, 2008 William Douglas Kelley Funeral services for William Douglas Kelley, 62, of Leggett, Texas, will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 26 at First United Pentecostal Church in Hicks with Rev. Douglas Freeman and Rev. Bobby Singletary officiating. The burial will follow in the Hicks Cemetery in Hicks. Mr. Kelley passed away Monday, Sept. 22 in Leggett, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents William Roy and Peggy Kelley; foster father, G.L. Lacaze; brother, Keylee Kelley; and nephew, Shannon Blasingame. He is survived by his children Henry Douglas Kelley of Houston, Texas, and mother Betty Kelley of Leggett, Texas, and Daniel Wayne Kelley and Tamara Kelley and their mother Robin Stone of Pasadena, Texas; three brothers Tim Kelley of Seattle, Washington, Keith Kelley of Seattle, Washington, and Bryan Kelley of Leggett, Texas; two sisters Charlotte Malone (husband Owen) of Boyce, and Sharon Lee Blasingame of Hicks; foster mother Louvenia LaCaze of Hicks. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. September 26, 2008 Rev. George W. Boswell, Sr Funeral services for Rev. George W. Boswell, Sr. will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday Sept. 27, 2008 in the East Leesville Baptist Church with the Rev. Gil Arthur officiating. Burial will follow in the Laurel Hill Cemetery in LaCamp under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Rev. Boswell passed away Thursday at his residence in Leesville. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife Joan Boswell of Leesville; sons George Washington Boswell Jr. and wife Sharon of Fisher and Randy W. (Bozo) Boswell Sr. and wife Reitha of Leesville; daughters, Shirley Straight and husband Tim of Leesville, Carolyn Lucille Miller and husband Richard M. Sr., of Leesville, Jeri Chadwick and husband Steve of DeRidder; grandchildren Patti Stell, Helen Lucille Roberts, Billie Jo Sosa, Rachal M. Boswell, George R. Boswell, Richard M. Miller Jr., Gidget Sipper, David Anthony, Randy W. Boswell Jr., and Chadwick Raymond Boswell; and 11 great-grandchildren. September 28, 2008 Mrs. Brandie Gavin Mrs. Brandie Gavin, 28, of Fort Polk died in her residence Sept. 25, 2008. Services are to be announced by Smart & Son, Leesville. Helen Barney Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Barney of Leesville will be held at the Chapel of Smart and Son Funeral Home of Leesville at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29, with Dr. Jerry Pennfield officiating, with burial to follow in the Alexandria National Cemetery in Pineville. Mrs. Barney, 91, passed away Sept. 23, 2008 in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband Lt. Col. Alfred E. Barney and son George M. Barney and her brothers George, Jack and Fred Ockerhausen and her sisters Iva Bolton, Kathryn Thompson and Betty Whitmer. Survivors are her daughter Shelley and her husband Col. Benjamin F. Adams III, of Lexington, Ky; daughter-in-law Diane R. Barney of Leesville; brother Robert J. Ockerhausen of Calif; seven grandchildren, Whitney Schilffarth, Brynne Adams, Mackenzie Adams, Benjamin F. Adams, IV, Kristine Moran, Leigh White and Deborah Johnson and 12 great-grandchildren. October 1, 2008 Lottie A. Powell Jenrette Funeral services for Lottie A. Powell Jenrette, 88, of Florien, will be Friday, October 3 at 1:00 p.m. at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. Jerry Key and Rev. Gary Porch officiating. The burial will follow in the Florien Cemetery in Florien. Mrs. Lottie passed away Wednesday, September 24 at Byrd Memorial Hospital in Leesville. She is survived by six nephews, three nieces, eight grand nephews, seven grand nieces, six great great nephews, twelve great great nieces and many family and friends. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. October 3, 2008 Julius Milford Calcote Graveside services for Mr. Julius Milford Calcote were conducted on Thursday, October 2, 2008 in Holly Springs Cemetery. Mr. Calcote, 71, of Boyce, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 in his residence. October 9, 2008 Toni Denise Jeane Funeral services for Toni Denise Jeane, 42, of Evans, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, 2008 at Hearts United Church in Evans with Rev. Todd Egan, Rev. Kevin Coward and Rev. Kennis Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Evans Cemetery in Evans, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Ms. Jeane passed away Tuesday, October 7 at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. She is survived by children Nathan Jeane and wife Danielle of Evans; Danielle Garcia, Rico Garcia and Tony Garcia all of Evans; grandchildren BrookLun Jeane, Bradley Jeane and Brentley Jeane all of Evans; father Dalton Syviel Jeane of Evans; mother Shirley Wyatt and husband Jim of Florien; great grandparents Chester and Maggie Addison of Leesville; sisters Linda Patterson and husband Wayne of Evans, Sherri Sepulvado and husband Timbo of Zwolle and Ginger Jeane of Lawton, Okla. She is also survived by special aunt Sylvia Smith of Evans; special cousin Randa Smith of Evans. She was preceded in death by grandparents Emmit and Gertie Jeane and cousin Stephanie Garcia. October 14, 2008 Sam Sims Funeral services for Sam Sims were held at 11a.m. Monday, October 13, 2008 in the First United Pentecostal Church in Hornbeck with the Rev. Steve Lora officiating. Burial followed with military honors at the Prewitt’s Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Sims, 76, of Hornbeck, passed away on October 10, 2008 after a lengthy illness, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 20, 1932 in Zwolle, to Jesse Samuel and Ina Allie Sims. He joined the U.S. Army in 1948 at age 16 and proudly served his country for 20 years. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Helen Sims, of Hornbeck; seven daughters, Debbie (Jerald) Sayers of Rock Hill, S.C., Becky (Glen) Poarch of Hornbeck, Martha (Walter) Hagan of Dolph, Ark., Mary Lou (Albert) Shelton of Cottonwood, Marie (Stan) Huntington of Simpson, La., Katherine Sims of Hornbeck, and Anna (Ray) LaBlanc of Hornbeck; two sisters, Ruth Crumley of Lawton, Okla., and Ann Sims of Shreveport; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren. Mr. Sims was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Samuel and Ina Allie Sims; one brother, Maurice Lloyd (Buddy) Sims; and one sister, Irma Loraine Simons. October 15, 2008 Lois Janis Jeane Lessing Funeral services for Lois Janis Jeane Lessing, 67, of Oakdale, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15 at the Hicks United Pentecostal in Hicks with Bro. Floyd and Bro. Bobby Singletary officiating. Burial will follow in the Ebenezer Cemetery in LaCamp, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Lessing passed away Monday, Oct. 13 at her residence in Oakdale. She is survived by her daughter Christy Santos of Hicks; four granddaughters, Carmen Gwinn, of Hicks, Jennifer McMahon, of Evans, Heather Santos, of Hicks and Danielle Santos, of Houston; three great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters and one brother Dorman Jeane of Bossier City. She was preceded in death by her mother Lois Hagan Jeane; father Jesse A. Hogan Jeane; two sisters, Pauline Brack and Delma Faye Bankston and a brother Jesse A. Jeane, Jr. Gary Wayne Jeter Gary Wayne Jeter, 51, of Hineston, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008. He was a 1975 graduate of Hicks High School. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Rita Howell Jeter of LaCamp; two sons, Joshua Jeter, of LaCamp and Jason Jeter, of Elizabeth; three brothers, Randy Jeter, of Cravens, Ricky Jeter, of Anacoco and Paul Jeter of LaCamp; three sisters, Sheila Gleason, of Simpson, Lisa Burns, of Otis and Joni Johnson, of Cravens. He was preceded in death by his parents L.T and Norma Jeter. Services will be held on Wednesday Oct 15, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church in LaCamp with Revs Scott Burns and Jim Winegart officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. October 16, 2008 Jerry Donald Simmons Jerry Donald Simmons, 69, a carpenter of considerable respect and reputation for all of his adult life, gathered his tools, closed his toolbox and departed this earthly realm on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 23, 1939 in Alco, met on his journey to his celestial home by members of his own personal Cloud of Witnesses which included his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; his first wife, Carol Parker Simmons; his mother, Dorothy Simmons and dad, Boots Simmons. Jerry became a resident of Temple 20 years ago when he married his devoted wife, Barbara. This gentle man is survived by his dedicated and loving wife, Barbara Delrie Simmons. He also leaves two daughters: Susan Bell of Pineville and Lisa Guidry and husband, Roger, of Lake Charles; two sons: David Delrie and wife, Carolyn and Louis Delrie and wife, Mary Ann, all of Simpson. Survivors also include, a brother, Charles “Chuck” Simmons, and wife, Joan; a sister, Mary Crain and husband, Larry, all of whom reside in Kurthwood. Several grandchildren remain to honor his memory. Included in this family group is Amanda Stafford, Stephanie Stafford, Travis Delrie, Tiffani Delrie, Tyler Delrie, Aaron Delrie, Megan Delrie, Sarah Hall, Trent Watson, Michael Guidry and Alexa Guidry; one great-grandchild, Aiden Stafford; and a very special aunt, Johnnye Arnold of Temple. Jerry is also survived by the many loving members of the Dwayne and Claudia Mae Parker family. A Christian wake was held at Comrade Baptist Church, Temple Wednesday, October 15, and funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, October 16, at the church. Homegoing services will be officiated by Bro. Lou Gordon, pastor of Comrade Baptist Church and Bro. Terry Ward. Interment will follow in Welcome Cemetery, Simpson. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Juanita Rose Latham Mrs. Juanita Rose Latham, 86, of Leesville passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15. Services for Mrs. Latham will be announced by Smart and Son Funeral Home of Leesville. Funeral services for Mrs. Ollie Boettger will be held on Friday, Oct 17, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Archbold officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith Brewer Cemetery under the direction of Hixson of Leesville. Ollie Boettger Funeral services for Mrs. Ollie Boettger will be held on Friday, Oct 17, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Archbold officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith Brewer Cemetery under the direction of Hixson of Leesville. Mrs. Boettger, 83, was a life resident of the Simpson area. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter E. Boettger and one grandson Christopher McGraw. Survivors are one daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and John McGraw of Leesville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Rowland and Debra Boettger of Groves, Texas, Carl and Sharon Boettger of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Fannie Jackson of Simpson and Corina Wigginton of Port Arthur, Texas; seven grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren. Hazel Blankenbaker Thigpen Funeral services for Hazel Blankenbaker Thigpen, 96, of DeRidder will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. J.C. Skinner officiating. Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Thigpen passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14 in Rosepine Rehabilitation and Retirement Center. She was a lifelong resident of DeRidder. Born Feb. 27, 1912 to Jessie L. and Ethel Blankenbaker. She is survived by her sons Bill and Mary Thigpen of DeRidder, Jerry and Maurice Thigpen of Leesville, Royce and Debbie Thigpen of DeRidder, Rodney and Beverly Thigpen of Morgan City and Larry Thigpen; daughter, Sharon and Sperry Brown of Monroe; 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. October 22, 2008 Alfred "Stan" Stanley, Jr Funeral services for Mr. Alfred "Stan" Stanley, Jr. will be held at 4 p.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2008 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with the Rev. Larry Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville. Mr. Stanley, 80, of Leesville, passed away Tuesday October 21, 2008 in the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving 20 years. He is survived by one son, Larry Stanley of DeRidder; one daughter and son-in-law, Lola Louise Stanley and Gerald Welch of LaCamp; two brothers, George G.W. Stanley of North Caroline and willie Stanley of Houston; one sister, Margarett Edwards of Osoee, Tenn.; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Lola Stanley. October 23, 2008 James C. Weekley Funeral Services for Mr. James C. Weekley will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2008, in the chapel of Smart and Son in Leesville with Richard Partridge officiating. Burial will follow in the East Leesville Cemetery. Mr. Weekley, 65, of Leesville, passed away in his residence Wednesday, October 22. He served his country in the Army from 1959-1965. He is survived by his companion and care giver, Ms. Ann Martin of Leesville; son, Billy Weekley and his wife Ashley of Hineston; son, James Weekley of New Llano; Ms. Ann's children, Heather Martin of Lafayette, Lynn Martin of Mansfield, Alison Coleman of Winnie, Texas; three brothers, “Vic” Clarence Weekley of Arizona, Lowell Thomas Weekley of Whitehouse, Texas and Billy Jack Weekley of Richardson, Texas; one sister, Francis Corley of Weatherford, Texas and two grandchildren, Peyton Weekley and Drew Weekley, both of Hicks. He was preceded in death by a brother, Julius Weekley, and sister, Barbara Ussery. October 28, 2008 Larry Jean Poston Sr. Memorial Services for Larry Jean Poston Sr., 59, of New Llano will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Poston passed away on Monday, October 27, 2008 James Earl Jones Funeral services for James Earl Jones, 80, of Monroe, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2008, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Charles Stokes and Rev. Tracy Ferris officiating. Burial will be in Transport Cemetery near Dodson. Mr. Jones died October 26, 2008 at St. Francis North Hospital. He was born in Fal in Vernon Parish. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pierce and Taircy Jones; and brothers, Carmel and Marvin Jones. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Iris Claire Jones; children, Bonnie Stokes and husband Charles, Roland Jones and wife Donna, and Bryan Jones; sister, Hazel Louise Jones; nine grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. October 29, 2008 Kenneth W. Slaydon Funeral services for Kenneth W. Slaydon, 56, of Leesville will be Thursday, Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, with Rev. Melton Mitchell will officiating. The burial will follow in the Cooper Cemetery in Pickering. Kenny was born on Feb. 03, 1952 to Willie M. and Catherine Slaydon. He passed Oct. 25, 2008 at his residence. Kenny was a member of the Khe Sanh Veterans Association 8th Battalion 4th Field Artillery. Kenny was preceded in death be his beloved father Willie M. Slaydon and step-daughter Carol Ann Jones. He is survived by his loving wife of thirteen years Linda F. Slaydon of Leesville; honored mother Catherine Slaydon of Leesville; daughter Courtney Renee’ Slaydon of Huntsville, Ala.; stepdaughter Teri Lee Evans of West Virginia; stepson Gary D. Jones of Arizona; granddaughters Madysen and Jardyn; step grandchildren Cole, Ashley, Jason, Dale, Trenton, Karoline and Avin; brothers Bobby Slaydon and wife Linda of Leesville, David Slaydon of Leesville and Danny Slaydon and wife Essie of Leesville; sisters Dot Welch of New Llano and Geraldine Foster and husband Dennis of Rosepine; nieces Trina Williams and Renee’ Roberson; nephews Ricky Mitchell, Timmy Foster, Josh and Jake Slaydon. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. James “Jimbo” Lauderback Memorial services for James “Jimbo” Lauderback will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at 2 p.m. at the Sheppard’s Way Church off the Hwy 190 bypass in DeRidder with Buddy Freeman and Fred Hartzel officiating. His wish was to be cremated. “Jimbo,” 63, of Leesville, was a native of Long Lane, Mo. He joined the United States Army in January 1964 and retired in May of 1985. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Lauderback of Leesville; two sons, Craig L. Lauderback of Mass. and Edwin Lauderback of S.C.; two daughters, Lynne Robare of Dry Creek and Jennifer Lauderback of Iowa and one step-daughter, Darlene Renee Martinez of Kileen, Texas. October 31, 2008 Melba Lean Lanier Deason Melba Lean Lanier Deason, 80, of Leesville, passed away Saturday Oct. 25 in Houston, Texas, due to heart disease. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Flactor Baptist Church in Hicks with buriel in Ebenezer cemetery also in Hicks. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Ralph Deason and her daughter Lynn Deason Tanner and her husdand Wayne of Leesville. She is survived by her three grandchildren Jonathan (Christina) Tanner of Stow, Ohio; Sheridan Tanner of Singapore; and Natalie (Daniel) Abercrombie of Monroe. She had four great grandchildren, Carson, Andrew and Nolan Tanner of Ohio and Tanner Abercrombie of Louisiana. She is also survived by 1 brother Morris (Bo) and Brenda Lanier and 2 sisters Annette (Brian) Chelette and Janice (Raymond) Brown. She was proceeded in death by her parents Morris and Orella (Smith) Lanier and five sisters Allie Mae Bruce,Norlean McFarland, her identical twin Melba Dean Gresham, Betty Lewis and Johnnie May Sanders. Services were under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. November 3, 2008 Shirley Jean Tetrick Shirley Jean Tetrick, 73, of West Union, W.V. passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008 at the United Hospital Center in Clarksburg, W.V. She was born on Aug. 21, 1935 in Catawba, W.V. a daughter of the late Haward E. “Tunnie” Harris, Sr. and Audrey Malone Harris. Mrs. Tetrick is survived by her husband of 57 years, Charles F. Tetrick, Sr. She is also survived by two sons John O. Tetrick of Louisiana and Mark A. Tetrick of W.V.; sisters, Shannon Harris, Sue Harris Hurst, Diana Harris Star and Brenda Harris Paxton; one brother, David Harris; 11 grandchildren; step- mother-in-law, Maude Tetrick; brother-in-law, Natauis Tetrick; sister-in-law, Beverly Robey and a host of nieces and nephews, friends and family. She was preceded in death by her children Charlotte Jean Tetrick and Charles F. Tetrick; grandson, Ryan Scott “T-Man” Tetrick; brothers and sisters, Haward E. “Bud” Harris; Roanna “Sis” Swaggart; Margaret Harris Kay and Larry C. Harris. Funeral services will be held at the Greathouse Funeral Home in Salem, W.V. at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2 with Pastor Ron Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at the Centerpoint Cemetery. Donald Wallett Funeral service for Donald Wallett, 50, of Leesville will be announced by the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Donald passed away, Saturday, November 1 in Boyce. Vincient R. Curl Vincient R. Curl, 83, of Leesville passed away Friday, October 31 in his residence in Leesville. Vincient served in the US Marine Corp and then retired from the U.S. Army after 20 year of service. He was a World War II Veteran and a Vietnam Veteran. He is survived by his daughter, Anna (husband, Ben) Stevens and her children Ryan and Kerstin of Cibolo, Texas; sister, Eunice Draughon of Plant City, Fla. Vincient will be laid to rest in the Memorial Cemetery in Plant City, Fla. Friday, November 7. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. November 4, 2008 Richard Roy Hamblin Funeral services for Richard Roy Hamblin, 63, of Leesville, will be annouced by the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. He passed away Monday, November 3, 2008 at Beuaregard Memorial Hospital in Deridder. Robin Louviere Funeral services for Robin Louviere will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008 at the First Assembly of God in Simpson with Rev. Lorraine Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Mora, under the direction of Hixson of Leesville. Louviere passed away Saturday, Nov. 1 from injuries received in a wreck on Hwy. 111 near Burr Ferry. She is survived by her foster parents, Brandon and LaShanda Merriman of Simpson; mother and stepfather, Tamra and William Muse of Leesville; step parents, Kim Brady and Shawn Raines of Lafayette; maternal grandmother, Patsy Kendrick of Lafayette; four brothers, John Kendrick and Andrew Kendrick, both of Lafayette, Delton Hilton of Hutton and Russell Treme of Leesville; three sisters, Jessica Wilson of Anacoco, Karen Setliff of Slagle and Kim Merriman of Lafayette. Nelda Faye Westmoreland Williams Funeral services for Nelda Faye Westmoreland Williams, 76, of Leesville will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at the Pine Hill Baptist Church in Leesville with Rev. Darrell B. Willis officiating. The burial will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery in Leesville. Nelda passed away Saturday, November 1, in the Rosepine Retirement and Rehab Center. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Thomas “Joby” Jeane. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, James E. Williams; son, Jim Ed Williams, daughters, Nancy Willis and husband Darrell, Connie Comer and husband Alex and Mary Williams; brother Richard Westmoreland; special niece Betty “Jean” Cooper all of Leesville; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville Clarence Alton Behan Clarence Alton Behan, 71, of Hornbeck, passed away Friday, October 31 at his home. Mr. Behan is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Barbara Behan. He is survived by his daughter Sherry Behan of Hornbeck and two grandchildren Derick Luttrull and Jacob Nash. Other survivers include his two brothers and one sister Louis Ray Behan of Stonewall, Roy Behan of Toro and Annie Anderson of Shreveport. He is preceeded in death by his parents James and Lessie Mae Behan and brother James E. Behan. Memorial services were held Monday at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Hornbeck. Arrangements were under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Gary Michael Goodlow Funeral services for Gary Michael Goodlow, 19, of Burr Ferry, will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at the Burr Ferry Pentecostal Church in Burr Ferry with Rev. Mike McConnagley and Rev. James Herrington officiating. The burial will follow in the Burr Ferry Cemetery in Burr Ferry. Gary passed away Saturday, November 1st, in Leesville in an auto accident. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Ralph L. Wead. He is survived by parents Gary and Merrilyn Goodlow of Burr Ferry; sisters Melanie Irvin and husband Matthew of Burr Ferry and Melissa Goodlow of Burr Ferry; grandmother Emma Wead and niece and nephew Bailee and Slade. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville Derek Nolen Funeral services for Derek Nolen, 19, of Evans will be Wednesday, November 5 at 1 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church in Evans, with Rev. David Richmond and Arthur Richmond officiating. The burial will follow in the Evans Cemetery in Evans. Mr. Nolen passed away Saturday, November 1 in Leesville, in an auto accident. He is survived by parents John and Lisa Kerr of Evans; brother Private 1st Class Brandon Nolen of Ft. Carson, Colo.; sisters Alisha and husband Derek of Burr Ferry, Sedelia and husband Lee Smith of Cottonwood, and Cassie and husband Derrick Jeter of Evans; grandparents Judith Cryer of Evans and. L.J. Norma Kerr of Burkeville, Texas; nephews Joseph and Austin Martin; nieces Brooklyn Jeter and Sierra Evans. He was preceded in death by father Kenneth Nolen, grandfather Huey Cryer and uncle Andy Cryer. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Donald R. Wallett Funeral services for Donald R. Wallett, 50, of Leesville will be Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Simpson Assembly of God in Simpson, with Rev. Lorraine Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Comrade Cemetery. Donald passed away Saturday, November 1st at Valley Farmers Co-op in Boyce. He is preceded in death by his mother Mary Wallett. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Wallett of Temple; sons Matthew Wallett of Temple and Kevin Wallett of Sharp; daughter Mary Martin of Sharp; sister Pat Robertson of Slagle and father Eldon “Sonny” Wallett of Temple. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. November 5, 2008 Richard Roy Hamblin Memorial services for Richard Roy Hamblin, 63, of Leesville, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008, in St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Leesville. A Rosary and visitation will be held at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville at 6 p.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Mr. Hamblin passed away Monday, November 3, 2008, in Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. He was born in Enid, Okla. He was a retired veteran of the U. S. Army having served in Viet Nam. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Norma Fay Hamblin of Leesville; two sons, Andrew Joseph Hamblin and James Frank Hamblin and fiancé Shannon Austin, all of Leesville; two sisters, Sandra Maupin and Deanna Alphin, both of Aurora, Colo.; mother, Lillie Ann Hamblin of Aurora, Colo. and two grandchildren, Justin Daniels and Jessica Lee Hamblin. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. November 7, 2008 Jane Elizabeth Clinton Jane Elizabeth Clinton, 78, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008 in Byrd Regional Hospital. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008 in the First Baptist Church of DeRidder with Rev. Lindsey Burns officiating, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. She was also a member of the Armed Forces for four years. She is survived by her son Robert Guyton and wife Debra of Lumberton, Texas; daughter, Theresa Verza of DeRidder and six grandchildren Angela, Timothy, Brittany, Hannah, David and Jonathan. James (Buddy) Williams James (Buddy) Williams passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in Pineville. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Augusta Graham Williams and father Augustus Clem Williams and wife of 29 years, Anna Lorene Watts. He is survived by two sons, Jim Williams and wife Penny and Pat Williams and wife Donna and two sisters, Alma Williams Mims and Margaret Williams Wolgemuth. His grandchildren are Brandon Williams, Brock Williams, Jason Williams and Jana Williams. Great- grandchildren are Ali Williams, Campbell Williams, Jackson Williams and Devan Williams. Mr. Williams was born on November 7, 1925 at Camp Baker. He joined the Army in 1943. He met and married the love of his life, Anna Lorene Watts. He will be buried alongside his mother and dad at Smart’s Chapel Cemetery in Leesville. November 10, 2008 Shirley K. Goad, 78, of Decatur, Ill., formerly of Leesville, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008 at St. Mary’s Hospital, in Decatur. Family services will be held at a later date at the Fairland Cemetery, east of Villa Grove, Ill. Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, Ill. is handling the arrangements. Mrs. Goad was born on May 11, 1930 in Baltimore, Md., the daughter of George E. and Florence R. Cassell Kirk. She married Charles Elmo Goad on May 12, 1961. He preceded her in death on Sept. 6, 1996. Survivors include: one son: Charles Goad of Indianapolis, Ind.; two daughters: Dawn McCullough of Decatur, Ill. and Rebecca Fountain of Tempe, Ariz.; one brother: William E. Kirk of Arroyo Grande, Calf.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son: Thomas William Goad. William Charles Hilton Funeral services for William Charles Hilton will be held on Monday, Nov. 10, 2008 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with the Rev. Morris Goins and Rev. John Burns officiating. Burial will follow in the Prewitts Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Hixson of Leesville. Mr. Hilton, 71, of Leesville, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 in Alexandria after a brief illness. He was a U.S. Airforce Veteran. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sandra Gayle Hilton of Leesville, two sons William Charles”Chuck” Hilton of Leesville and Joseph “Joey” Hilton, of Leesville; three brothers Marvin L. “Bub” Hilton, of Leesville, Luther Davis of Leesville and John Davis, of Pennsylvania; two sisters Lavon Medico of Boston, Mass. and Joyce Davis of Lake Charles; three grandchildren: Adrean Hilton of Leesville, Kerri Leigh-Ann Hilton of West Lake and Elizabeth Jane “Janie” Hilton of West Lake; and two great grandchildren. Lessie Marie Deville Fuselier Funeral services for Lessie Marie Deville Fuselier were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, in the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Pitkin with the Rev. Pat Austin officiating. Committal services followed in the Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin under the guidance of White Oaks, Oakdale. Mrs. Fuselier, 80, of Pitkin, entered eternal rest on Friday, Nov. 7 in her residence. She was born Dec. 5, 1927, in Pine Prairie to the union of Calvin and Ida Thames Deville. Her parents; husband; one son, Ira Fuselier, Jr.; and one granddaughter, Felicia Ann Dickens, preceded her in death. She leaves behind her loving family to cherish her memory, two daughters, Sharon Prewitt and husband Tommie of Leesville and Reba Casey of Leesville; two sons, Aubrey Lee Fuselier and wife Jennifer of Ragley and Curtis Ray Fuselier and wife Mary of Farmerville; one brother, Wilford Deville and wife Lorene of Lecompte; two sisters, Mittie Henry of Pine Prairie and Bernadine Vidrine of Pineville; 18 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Aliene M. Larney Funeral services for Mrs. Aliene M. Larney will held on Monday, Nov. 10, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with the Rev. John Burns officiating and with burial to follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery under direction of Hixson. Mrs. Larney, 80, of Leesville, died on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 in Leesville after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill Larney and her parents. Survivors are her sons and daughters-in-law Billy and Sharon Laurent, of Leesville, Larry and Lynda Laurent, of Leesville, Teddy and Patti Larney, of Carencro; daughter and son-in-law Taini and Eric Bennet, of Leesville; sister Wanda “Dumpy” Moore, of Leesville; brothers Ray Mayo of Scott, Wayne Mayo of Alto, Texas and Charles Mayo of Leesville; 12 grandchildren; and five great grandchilden. Neal Turner Funeral services for Neal Turner, 68, of Leesville, will be Sunday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Bro. Amos Ezell officiating. The burial will follow in the Union Grove Cemetery in Slagle. Mr. Turner passed away Thursday, Nov. 6 at his home in New Llano. He is survived by his wife Annette Turner; children Linda Brinkley of Pickering, Paula Thetford of Cravens, JoAnn Nelson of Pickering, Tina Johnson of Pitkin, Tammy Moore, Wendy Kinchen, and Holly Turner, of Leesville; nineteen grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; four brothers; and three sisters. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. November 13, 2008 Billie M. Minze Graveside services for Billie M. Minze, 79, of Anacoco, will be Saturday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. at Beech Grove Cemetery in Anacoco. Mr. Minze passed away Sunday, Nov. 9 at his home in Anacoco. He was a veteran of the Korea War and WWII; he retired from the Navy in 1984. He is survived by his sons Ernest Minze of Anacoco and Raymond Minze of Georgia; daughter Mary Ruth Cyr of Dayton, Texas; sister Earlean Fielder of Texas; four grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. November 14, 2008 Shirley Ann Billeaud Funeral services for Shirley Ann Billeaud, 71, of Leesville, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 17, 2008, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. Roy Blanchard officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Grove Cemetery in Anacoco. Mrs. Billeaud passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was born in Grand Forks, N.D. She is survived by her husband of 10 years, Jeff Billeaud Sr., of Leesville; sons, James E. Miffin Jr. of Leesville, Jock R. Billeaud and wife Stephanie of Pitkin, James R. Billeaud and wife Mandy of Anacoco, Jeffrey Billeaud Jr and wife Christina of Indiana; and seven grandchildren. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Nelta Ruth Kay Funeral services for Nelta Ruth Kay, 72, of Burr Ferry, will be Saturday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. at Freedom Rest Baptist Church in Burr Ferry, with Rev. Malcolm Jeane and Rev. James Kay officiating. The burial will follow in the Beech Grove Cemetery in Anacoco. Mrs. Kay passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12 at The Woodlands in Leesville. Mrs. Kay was preceded in death by her dad Houston E. Knight and son Johnny Kay. She is survived by her husband of 53 years LeRoy Kay of Burr Ferry; two sons Justin Kay and wife Bonnie of Burr Ferry and Jeff and wife Cynthia of Burr Ferry; daughter-n-law Renate Kay; mother Julia Cleola Tilley of DeRidder; brothers Eddie Tilley Jr. and wife Beverly of DeRidder and Jerry Knight and wife Shoa-Fang of Baton Rouge; sister Betty Spell and husband James of Eunice; and grandchildren Leah Kay, Tiffany Kay, Brittany Kay and Bambi Street and husband Troy, of Indiana. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Sylvia Perrin Brown Sylvia Perrin Brown, 62, of Little Rock, Ark., a retired civil service employee, died Nov. 9, 2008. A native of New Orleans, she was the daughter of the late Felicien Perrin and Sylvia Charbonnet Perrin. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Simone and Jim Bellamy of Little Rock. Sylvia is also survived by sisters Carol Perrin Lehr and Adrienne Perrin Parr, brothers’ Rene’ Perrin and Andre’ Perrin and stepmother Jean Buckley Perrin. A private memorial service will take place at a later date. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home November 17, 2008 Betty Bush Betty Bush, 73, of Leesville, passed from this life on Saturday, November 8, 2008 in Leesville. Survivors include sons, Tony Beason of Lake Cherokee,Texas and Johnny Dewayne Beason of Kilgore, Texas; daughter, Carolyn Beason Wickert of Big Sandy, Texas; one brother Dean Bush of Sacremento, Calf.; 14 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sons Michael Dewayne Beason and Gregory Beason. Cremation was handled by Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. James Earl Knight Jr. Funeral services for James Earl Knight Jr., 26, of DeRidder, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, November 17, 2008, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with Rev. Ernest Jarrell and Bro. Derrick Addison officiating. Interment will follow at Hinson Cemetery under the direction of Chaddick Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Knight passed away Saturday, November 15, 2008 in Cottonwood. He is survived by his parents, James Sr. and Chaery Knight of Knight; one sister, Laura Blankenship and husband Terry of DeRidder; three nieces, Vanessa Jackson, Tracey Blankenship and Lela Knippers; one nephew, Patrick Blankenship; maternal grandparents, Therman and Irene Coker of Rosepine; Paternal grandparents, Wanda Goins of Knight; and granny, Joyce Dean of Knight. Carla Sue Frazier Funeral services for Carla Sue Frazier, 58, of Rospine, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at Wesley United Methodist Church in DeRidder with Rev. J.C. Skinner and Gerald Houston officiating. Carla passed away Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, in her residence. Carla was born in Sacramento, Calif. She is survived by her husband, Gary E. Frazier of Rosepine; three daughters, Letha Broxson of DeRidder, Elizabeth Lummus and Amy Stokes, both of Rosepine; two brothers, Allen Sargeant and Billy Sargeant both of Orange, Texas; three sisters, Sheri Ducker of Ozark, Mo., Donna Daniels of Roanoke, and Joan Becker of Orange, Texas; mother, Marjorie Sargeant; and four grandchildren, Skyler Broxson, Brian Frazier, Charlotte Frazier and Bethany Stokes. November 18, 2008 Alva McKee Mrs. Alva McKee, 88, of Anacoco, passed from this life on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008 at her residence. Survivors include three daughters, Glennie Farris and deceased husband Willis of Leesville, Leona Wedgeworth and husband Kenneth of Anacoco and Nelda Muray and deceased husband John of Anacoco; 11 grandchildren, 15 great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Mrs. McKee was preceded in death by her mother and father, James and Stella Ashmore; her brother, James S. Ashmore; husband, Leon McKee and her daughter Yvonne Robertson. Her services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, 2 p.m. at Hixson Funeral Home Chapel of Leesville with Revs. E.J. Bradshaw and John Burns officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. November 19, 2008 Dorothy McGaha Self Funeral services for Dorothy McGaha Self, 78, of Winnsboro, will be held at First United Pentecostal Church on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Gerald McGaha, Rev. Robert McGaha, Rev. John Burns and Rev. Floyd Hawthorne officiating. Interment will follow at Unity Cemetery at Darnell under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Self was born January 3, 1930 in West Carroll Parish and passed away Sunday, November 16, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. She was preceded in death by her father, Homer L. McGaha and mother, Sarah Louise (Copes) McGaha. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Rev. Oliver Self, of Winnsboro; four daughters, Nelda Wellman and husband Wendell of Natchitoches, Beverly Peoples and husband Kyle, of Winnsboro; Kathy Sanders and husband Dale of Deville, Sandra Welch and husband Randy, of Winnsboro; two sons, Jerry Self and wife Pat of Royal Palm Beach, Fla., Don Self and wife Rhonda of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Darlene Allen of Pioneer and Mary Barton of Bastrop; five brothers, Charles McGaha of Bossier City, Gerald McGaha of Dallas, Texas, H arold McGaha of Clinton, Ark., Larry McGaha of Tallulah and Robert McGaha of Homer; 12 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. November 20, 2008 William Thomas Wisby, Sr., Funeral services for William Thomas Wisby, Sr., 65, of DeRidder, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008 at Believers Bible Church in Pitkin with Revs. Chad Longino and Lonnie Cleveland officiating. Burial will follow in the Wisby Family Cemetery in Cravens under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Wisby is survived by his children Sharon Denise Robledo, William T. Wisby, Jr. (Billy), Addris William Wisby, Wilton Earl Wisby, Shelby Lee Morvant; grandchildren, Tommy, Levi, Cody, Branden, Karly, Scott, ShiAnne, Michael, Elaina, Luke and Sharon Rosa; great-grandson Kash Carson Wisby; brothers and sisters Fred Wisby, Jr., Willard Wisby, J.C. Wisby, Bernice Burgess and Nona Cole. Ronald Henry Ronald Henry, 62, of Leesville, passed from this life on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008 in Leesville. Survivors include his loving wife of 37 years, Irene Buehler Henry of Leesville; four daughters; three sons; sister, Elizabeth Deloris Tomlinson of Gainesville, Fla.; brothers Eugene A. Henry and wife Cheryle of Gainsville, Fla. and William Larry Henry of Gainsville, Fla; 13 grandchildren; and one-great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Josie Lucille Tucker Henry and J. C. Henry and one brother, John David Henry. Henry was born in Gainsville, Fla. He proudly served in the United States Army for 20 years. His services will be held at Hixson Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, November 21, 2008, 10 a.m. with Rev. Edgar Evans officiating. Burial will follow in the Cooper Church Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. November 25, 2008 Vernon Ray (Shorty) Herring Vernon Ray (Shorty) Herring, 93, of Leesville, passed from this life on Friday, Nov. 21, 2008 in Richmond, Texas. Survivors include his loving wife of 13 years, Floyce Loftin Herring of Leesville; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Danny Filla of Needville, Texas; granddaughter, Stacey Filla of San Marcos, Texas; grandson and wife, Jeffrey and Sarah Filla of Richmond, Texas; great granddaughter, Ellye Filla and Baby Filla of Richmond, Texas; sisters, Lois Johnson and Lucille Crosby of DeRidder; stepchildren, Naomi Turner of Shreveport, Winston Cooke of Panama City, Fla., Voncil Stephens and Rhonda Vanover both of Leesville; 13 stepgrandchildren and numerous step great grandchildren. Shorty was preceded in death by his parents, John and Catherine Herring; first wife, Rosabell D. Herring (married 42 years); brothers, Herbert, Ralph, Arnold, J. E. and James Herring; sister, Ruby Haymon. He proudly served in the United States Army in World War II. Services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at 1 p.m. at the East Leesville Baptist Church. Ministers will be the Rev. Morris Goins and Rev. Gill Arthur. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Murlene Brown Cox Funeral services for Murlene Brown Cox, 67, of Hornbeck, will be held on Wednesday Nov. 26, 2008 at 10 a.m. in the First Baptist Church of Hornbeck with the Rev’s. Gene Goodwin, Leon Manshack and Bill Hines officiating. Burial will follow in the Prewitt’s Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Cox passed away Friday Nov.21, in the St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. Mrs. Cox was preceded in death by her husband – Carl Cox. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law – Robert & Mary Cox of Amarillo, Texas; her daughter – Rebecca Cox of Hornbeck; her brother and sister-in-law – Kenneth & Barbara Brown of Haughton. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. November 26, 2008 Murphy Sylvester Spillers Funeral services for Murphy Sylvester Spillers, 84, of Leesville will be Wednesday, November 26 at 10 a.m. at Pine Hill Baptist Church in Leesville, with Rev. Darrell Willis, Rev. Larry Welch and Rev. E.J. Bradshaw officiating. The burial will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Murphy passed away Monday, November 24 at his home in Leesville, Louisiana. He is survived by his wife of thirty eight years, Martha Spillers of Leesville; son Tommy Bastow and wife Dianne of Leesville; grandson Chris Bastow and wife Suzi and great grandson Travis Bastow. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Marie Olson Frasher Funeral services for Marie Olson Frasher, 70, of Leesville will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, November 28, 2008 at the Polk Memorial Episcopal Church in Leesville with Rev. Aaron Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Leesville Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Marie was born May 18, 1938, the daughter of Sylvan and Evangeline Olson of rural Forest City, Iowa. She was married to George Frasher at Our Shepherds Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa on June 3, 1961. Marie is survived by her husband of 47 years, George Frasher of Leesville; daughter Mary Kathleen Breitkreutz and husband Robert of DeRidder; daughter Elizabeth Ann VanNatta and husband Phillip of Manhattan, Kansas; four grandchildren, Andrew Robert and Kathleen Marie Breitkreutz of DeRidder, and Emily Katherine and Sean Frasher VanNatta of Manhattan, Kansas; one brother LeRoy Olson and wife Colleen of Mason City, Iowa; one sister Betty and husband Bryon Held of Longview, Wash. She was preceded in death by her parents. November 28, 2008 Carol Ann Michael Carol Ann Michael passed away Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008 in Nevada. She was married for 27 years. She was preceded in death by her father, John A. Liggett. She is survived by her mother Ruth M. Liggett (Jukes), sister, Jeannie Mason (Liggett), her children Joseph J. Michael, Alicia C. Michael and Todd A. Michael and two grandchildren, Dawson C. Michael and Haley M. Fields. James Edward Fields Services for James Edward Fields will be at 2 p.m. Friday, November 28, 2008 in Mora Baptist Church, Mora with Revs. Jonathon Pyle and Joe Sharp officiating. Interment will be in Mora Baptist Church Cemetery, Mora under the direction of John Kramer & Son. James Edward Fields, 83, of Leesville passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2008 in Hilltop Nursing Center, Pineville. He was preceded in death by three wives, Cynthia Walters Fields; Corrine Suggs Fields and Mittie Starkey Fields and his parents, James and Ollie Fields. Mr. Fields served in the United States Army in the 82nd Airborne 505th Parachute Regiment during World War II. He is survived by his wife of three years, Patsy Hyatt Fields of Leesville; one daughter, Sandra Fields Bottrell and her husband, Richard of Alexandria; one grandson, Jason Bottrell and his wife, Emily of Shreveport; two great-granddaughters, Rachael and Kaitlyn Bottrell of Shreveport; five step-children, Shelia Mahaffey of DeQuincy; Sharon Ortego of Sugartown; Roger Mahaffey of Sugartown; Shannon Baggett of DeRidder and Wayne Mahaffey of Sugartown; fifteen step-grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. November 30, 2008 Baron C. Keel, Jr. Baron C. Keel, Jr., 57, passed away Friday, Nov. 28, 2008 in Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. On Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008 visitation will begin at 10 a.m. and will continue until the time of service at 2 p.m. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Elder Truman Keel and Bro. Kenneth Smith will officiate. Burial will be at Old Cypress Cemetery in Rosepine. Survivors include brothers: Patrick Keel, Jack Keel Sr. and spouse, Holly and Dorman Keel; nephew: Jack Keel, Jr. and niece: Stacey Bailey; great nephew: Curtis Keel; cousin: Annie Mae Hicks. He is preceded in death by his wife: Linda Keel; father: Curtis Keel; and mother: Ruth Keel. December 2, 2008 Betty L. Lee Funeral services for Betty L. Lee, 83, of Leesville will be Wednesday, December 3 at 10 a.m. in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, with Rev. Gil Arthur officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville. Mrs. Lee passed away Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She is survived by her sister, Doris and husband Gilbert Dowden of Leesville. She was preceded in death by brothers Herbert Lewis and Hubert Lewis; sisters, Blanche Clever, Sybil Terrell and Teresa Killian. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Richard L. Brannon Funeral services for Mr. Richard L. Brannon will be held at 1p.m. Wednesday Dec. 3, 2008 in Castor Baptist Church with Rev. Morris Goins and Rev. Ed Baldwin officiating with burial in Castor Cemetery Leesville. Under the direction of Smart and Son, Leesville Mr. Brannon, 67, passed away November 30 in Leesville. He served in the U.S. Army from 1959-68. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Campbell Brannon and a brother Jerry Lee Brannon and a sister Nervie Lee Tyler. Survivors are his wife, Shirley Stanly Brannon of Leesville; one son, Richard Lee Brannon, Jr. and his partner Philippe Mottier of Shreveport; a daughter, Sherry Ann and her husband Bryan Wilson of Leesville; and brother, Charlie W. Brannon, of Bossier City; and three grandchildren Brandy Wilson, Cole Wilson and Roy Wilson. Donzie Lea Smith Donzie Lea Smith, 29 of Leesville passed from this life on Saturday, November 29, 2008 in Leesville. Survivors include her mother Tammy Leathers of Leesville; brothers, Michael Smith and wife Kayla of Natchitoches; Jason Smith of Pineville, Joshua Harris of Toledo Bend; niece Joslyn Smith of Natchitoches; Goddaughter Cheyenne Smith and best friend, Deanna VanSeyoc of Leesville. Her services will be held at Hixson Funeral Home, Monday, December 1, 2008, 2 p.m. Rev. Wayne Chance will be officiating the service. Burial will be in the Cooper Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Elsie Nash Elsie Nash, 92, of Anacoco, passed from this life on Friday, November 28, 2008 in Sulphur. Survivors include two sons, Therman Nash and wife Robbie of Burr Ferry, Herman Nash and wife Laura of Benton; six daughters, Marie Marshall of Sulphur, Rethal Brister and husband, Sonny of Oretta, Erlean Marshall of Sulphur, Suzanne Nash, Lillian Nash and Georgia Nash all of Leesville; 19 grandchildren, 32 great- grandchildren, 29 great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Carol Haymon (deceased), Ida Nash of Burr Ferry, Nona Johnson and husband Buddy of Shreveport, Carrie Myers (deceased); one brother, Lynn Nash (deceased). Her services will be held at Burr Ferry Pentecostal Church of Burr Ferry, on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 1 p.m. Rev. James Herrington and Rev. Malcolm Jeane will be officiating the service. Burial will be in the Burr Ferry Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. December 3, 2008 Geraldine Borel Geraldine Borel, 81, of Leesville, passed from this life on Monday, December 1, 2008 in Lake Charles. Survivors include her sons, Felix Borel, Jr. and wife Joan of Benton, Ark., Robert Borel and wife Judy of Columbus, Ga., Marvin Borel and wife Terry of Leesville; daughter, Della Floyd and husband, John David of Magnolia, Texas; stepson, Dean Borel of Franklin; stepdaughter, Adelia Hudson of Wash., Alice Moore and husband Harold of Pearland, Texas.; adopted daughter, Pamela Borel of Lake Charles; sisters, Otte Brister of DeRidder; 14 Grandchildren, 25 great- grandchildren; three great-greatgrandchildren; 13 step grandchildren; 10 step great-grandchildren; 15 step great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis and Angelina Ashworth; husband Felix Joseph Borel, Sr.; sons, Tommy Joe Borel and John Jackson; step son, Melvin Borel; brothers, Lonnie Ashworth and Dock Ashworth; sister, Myrtle Lee Hood. Services will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2008, 1 p.m. at Hixson Funeral Chapel of Leesville Rev. Terry Ward will officiate. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. William Edward Orme Funeral services for William Edward Orme, 24, of Anacoco will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2008 at Good Hope Baptist Church in Anacoco with the Bro. Derick Addison and Edwin McCullough officiating. Burial will follow in the Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. William passed way on Saturday, November 29, 2008 in an auto accident. He is survived by his parents, Malcolm “Mike” Jr. and Jeannie McElveen Orme of Anacoco; brothers, Cody Orme of Anacoco and Kyle Orme of Anacoco; nephew, Kylen Orme of Lake Charles; grandparents, Marie McElveen of Anacoco, and Marie Snell of Anacoco. Mr. Orme was preceded in death by his Grandparents, James McElveen, Malcolm Orme Sr., and Harold Ray Snell. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. December 4, 2008 Ralph “R.C.” Cryer Funeral services for Ralph “R.C.” Cryer, 64, of Jena will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Bro. E. J. Bradshaw officiating. Mr. Cryer passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008 at LaSalle General Hospital in Jena. He is survived by: sisters Huey Howell of Leesville and Roger Dean Word of Sun City, Ariz.; aunt Aline Cryer of Leesville. Ralph is preceded in death by his parents Ed and Louise Cryer and brother Wayne Cryer. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Karen Nabors Karen Nabors, 53, of Leesville passed from this life on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008 in Alexandria. Survivors include her brothers, Louis (Junior) Nabors, Jr. and wife Mara of Monroe; Joseph E. (Buster) Nabors and wife Patricia of Opelousas; Isaac R. (Champ) Nabors, Sr. and wife Malinda of Leesville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lillian Conerly Nabors and Louis A. Nabors, Sr. and her sister Martha Nabors Linnear. Services will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the Antioch Primitive Baptist Church of Vowells Mill. Ministers will be Elder Otis Lynch. Burial will be in Antioch Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville December 5, 2008 Austin Tyson Funeral services for Austin Tyson, 20, of Leesville will be Saturday, Dec. 6, at 10 a.m. at Grace Church in DeRidder. The Rev. Dave Boyd and Rev. George Lee Glass will officiate. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Cool Springs Cemetery in Logansport. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Austin passed away Wednesday, Dec. 3 in Baton Rouge from injuries received from an auto accident. He was born in DeRidder. Austin was preceded in death by his grandfathers, V. O. Tyson, Sr. and Leland Boyd. He is survived by his parents Vernon and Annette Tyson; brothers, Ryan and Joseph Tyson of Leesville; Half brother, Vernon Tyson, Jr. and wife Bobbie Jo all of Leesville; grandmothers Pat Boyd of Logansport and Anna Marie Tyson of Leesville. December 8, 2008 Walter Franklin McDonald Graveside services for Mr. Walter Franklin McDonald will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008 in DeQuincy Cemetery with Reverends Russell DeVore and Hardy Estes officiating. Services are under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Pitkin. Mr. McDonald, 63, of Pitkin entered eternal rest on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008 in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria. Walter served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Lee Clow McDonald; his father Jesse C. McDonald; two nephews; and one sister. Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory are his two daughters, Billie Jo McDonald Settles and her husband, Alex of Alexandria and Connie Ann McDonald Johnson and her husband, Charlie of Pitkin; his mother, Della Mae Smith of Colfax; one brother, Roy McDonald and his wife, LaVerne of West Orange, Texas; one sister, Mae Dean Randall of Colfax; five grandchildren, Crystal Dawn Willis, Mary Theresa Settles, Daniel Wayne Johnson and his wife, Kim, John Ottis Johnson and Jesse Irving Johnson. December 9, 2008 William H. Mitcham Jr. Funeral services for William H. Mitcham Jr., 84, of Rosepine will be Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m., at Evans Congregational Methodist in Evans. The Rev. George Jeane and Rev. Phillip Jarrell will officiate; burial will follow in the Evans Cemetery in Evans. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. Mitcham passed away Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Cal-Cam Hospital in Sulphur. He is survived by his daughter; Judith Tamaris Doussett of Evans; brothers Roland Mitcham of Evans, Garth Mitcham of Fannett, Texas and John Murrell Mitcham of Burr Ferry; sister Nellie Rose Stevens of Austin, Texas; three grandsons; four great grandchildren. William was preceded in death by a brother Earl Mitcham. Hazel Inez Dixon Hazel Inez Dixon, 88 of Evans passed from this life on Sunday, December 7, 2008 in DeRidder. Survivors include her sons, Melvin Dixon and wife Margaret of Hicks, Gene Dixon and wife Karen of Blanchard, Marvin Dixon of Leesville; daughter, Barbara Elaine Dean of Colorado Springs, Colo.; sister, Lou Colvin of Beaumont, Texas; brother, Andrew Jarrell of Herman, Mo.; nine grandchildren, nine great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Dixon and her granddaughter Laura Dean. Services will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 1 p.m. at the Hixson Funeral Chapel of Leesville. Burial will be in Galilee Cemetery, Evans, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Elizabeth Allinder Fertitta Mrs. Elizabeth Allinder Fertitta, 90, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2008. Mrs. Fertitta was born on March 1, 1918 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Agnes Allinder and R. C. Allinder, and her husband, Anthony Joseph Fertitta. She is survived by her daughter, Lori Fertitta Armand, son-in-law, Don Armand, her three beloved grandchildren, Allinder Elizabeth Armand, Joseph Fertitta Armand, and Jackson Fisher Armand. Private family services will be held in Leesville. Arrangements under the care of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. December 10, 2008 Justin Bruce Legg Funeral services for Justin Bruce Legg will be held in the chapel of Smart and Son Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 with Revs. Clyde Dowden and C.W. Dowden officiating. Burial will follow in the Castor Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Smart and Son Funeral Home. Legg, 21, of Leesville passed away at his residence Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008. Survivors are his mother, Karen Byrd Haymon and her husband Darrin of Hornbeck along with is father Bruce Legg of Leesville; son, Dallas Wayne Chance of Hornbeck; grandmother Mrs. Sadie Stermer and her husband Jim of Leesville; niece Calli Haymon and nephew Alex Haymon, both of Hornbeck. He was preceded in death by a sister Kelli Wallace Chapman. December 11, 2008 Chester Paul Taylor Chester Paul Taylor, 72, of Leesville passed away Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Pineville. A memorial service will be held at Sibille Funeral Home in Opelousas from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Sigrid Taylor of Leesville; his son: Christopher Emile Taylor of Leesville; his stepson Frank Werner of Ottweiler, Germany; his daughter Melanie Elaine Taylor of New Llano; four grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his sons Ray Taylor and Randy Taylor and his sisters Eula May Willingham and Rena Leger. Charlie Mae Wilson Funeral services for Charlie Mae Wilson, 85, of Leesville will be Saturday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Leesville with Rev. Clennon Turner officiating. The burial will follow in the Pinegrove Cemetery Hawthorne. On Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, Charlie Mae (Davis) Wilson was called to her heavenly home. She was born in Leesville Oc. 15, 1923 to Johnny and Beaulah Davis, both of whom preceded her in death. She met and married John Foster Sr.; to this union, two children was born. She later married Joseph Wilson. She leaves to cherish her memory, two sons John Foster Jr. (Ann) and Marvin Foster (Linda) both of Leesville; daughter Ann Foster of Leesville; two sisters Jerline Martin of Leesville and Beaulah M. Garlington of Santa Monica; three granddaughters and one grandson; six great grandchildren; one adopted son Larry Mazyck (Regina) of DeRidder and a host of other nieces, nephews and friends. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Wendell Gaskin Funeral services for Wendell Gaskin, 67, of Anacoco will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008 at the Anacoco United Pentecostal Church in Anacoco with the Bro. Bill Russell and C.W. Dowden officiating. Burial will follow in the Holly Grove Cemetery in Anacoco. Wendell passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008 at The Woodlands Healthcare Center in Leesville. Mr. Gaskin was born in and a lifelong resident of Anacoco. He is survived by son Thomas and wife Tommie Lyn Gaskin of Anacoco; daughter Barbara and husband Richard Baillie of Anacoco; sister Wanda Gaskin Jeane of Anacoco; and four granddaughters Jazmine Baillie, Mariah Baillie, Breanna Gaskin and Kelli Gaskin. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. December 15, 2008 Deborra Diane Green Funeral services for Deborra Diane Green, 55, was held Saturday, Dec. 13 at Oak Grove Congregational Methodist Church in Burr Ferry with Bros. George Jeanes and Fred Hartzell officiating. Burial followed in the Evans Cementary in Evans. Green passed away Thursday, Dec. 11 at the Merryville Nursing Center in Merryville. She is survived by her father, James V. Stevison and wife Teenie of Moscow, Texas; mother Jesmine Smith Stevison of Evans; brothers, James Mitchell Stevison and wife Cindy of Huntsville, Ala. and William Stevison of Evans; sister, Donna Stevison of Leesville and uncles Victor L. Stevison and Bro. Melvin C. Smith and wife Shirley. Wonza Nell Jackson Funeral services for Wonza Nell Jackson, 49, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, with the Rev. Larry Welch, and Rev. Gail Welch officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck. Mrs. Jackson passed way on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She is survived by: husband Timothy Jackson of Leesville; sons Will and wife April Paddy of Leesville and David Joseph Carmouche of Marksville; daughters Candice Gaskin of Leesville and Ann Ford of Leesville ; sisters Tina Gaskin of Florida, Carrie Gaskin of Florida and Freeda Sullivan of Leesville, and nine grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. December 16, 2008 John E. Westlake John E. Westlake, 65, of Leesville passed away Monday, Dec. 15, 2008 at his residence in Leesville. John retired from the US Army, after 20 years. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Rosita Westlake of Leesville; sons, Cody (wife, Becky) Westlake of Cottonwood and Andre (wife, Beth) Westlake of Leesville; daughter, Michelle (husband, Roy) Parker of Leesville; sisters, Margaret Loricnz and Dottie (husband, Jack) Grace all of Pennsylvania; 12 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. John was preceded in death by his son, John E. Westlake, Jr. Funeral services will be Thursday, Dec. 18, at 3 p.m. at the Grace Bible Church in Leesville with Pastor Larry David officiating. The burial, with full military services, will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery. Funeral services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. William “Bill” Mango William “Bill” Mango, 55, of Leesville passed away Monday, Dec. 15, 2008 at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He is survived by his wife of 21 years Joyce Mango of Leesville; mother Charlotte Mango of Leesville; sons, Cannon (wife, Donna) Mango of Slagle and John (wife Janell) Mango of Toledo Bend; brothers, Joseph (wife, Joyce) Mango of Toledo Bend, Michael (wife, Cheryl) Mango of Leesville, David (wife, Laura) Mango of Dallas, Texas, and Dominic Mango of Leesville; sister, Patty (husband, Ralph) Rivera of Leesville; four grandchildren, Dixie Carson, Brittany Carson, Haley Nash and Lauren Smith. Bill was preceded in death by his father Patrick Mango and brother Johnny Mango. Funeral service will be 8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 16 at the Antioch Baptist Church in Slagle. Friends may call from 5 p.m. until service time in the church Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. William Lewis “Bill” Davis William Lewis “Bill” Davis, 70, of Leesville passed away Monday, Dec. 15, 2008 at St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles. Bill was born in Kingston, Penn. He retired from the US Army, after 22 years, as an E-8 Master Sergeant, He is survived by his wife of 49 years Sue Davis in Leesville; sister, Ruth Hartin of Forty Fort, Penn.; nephews; William (wife, Jeannie) Hartin, John (wife, Mary Ann) Hartin and Tom (wife, Michelle) Hartin. Bill was cremated and at this present time there will be no funeral services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home. December 22, 2008 Doris Ford Schoenberger Doris Ford Schoenberger passed from this life on December 17, 2008 after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her three children, Lynda Boren of Leesville, Patricia Hosey of West Lafayette, Indiana, and Alan Ford Schoenberger of Covington, as well as by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Leonard Schoenberger. Services will be held on Monday, December 22, 2008, 3 p.m. at Hixson Funeral Chapel of Leesville. Minister will be Rev. Rodney Tilley. Burial will be in the Glass Windows Cemetery, Slagle, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Helen Davies Memorial services for Mrs. Helen Davies will be held in the Chapel of Smart & Son at 2 p.m. Sunday Dec. 21 with Father Aaron Evans and Dan Strain officiating. Mrs. Davies was cremated. Mrs. Davies 84 of Leesville passed away Dec. 19, in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband Alfred (Shortie) Davies. Survivors are her daughter Tana Strain and her husband Dan of Phenix, Ala. and a son Robert (Bob) Huie and his wife Bridget of Leesville; three sisters Mrs. Betty Foster of Alexandria, Mrs. Billie Cohen of Leesville, and Bobbie Hall of Jena, along with 4-grandchildren. December 24, 2008 Ruth Simmons Funeral services for Ruth Simmons, 48, of Leesville, are pending with Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Beatrice Richardson Funeral services for Beatrice Richardson, 72, of Jena will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 at New Willow Baptist Church in Leesville, with Rev. Harrison Fields officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Leesville. Mrs. Richardson passed away on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008 at the Golden Age Nursing Home in Jena. She is survived by her: son Donald Richardson of Leesville; daughter Linda Ruth Richardson of New Orleans and several grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Sammy Joe Johnson Sammy Joe Johnson, 68, passed away Dec. 23, 2008 at DeRidder Retirement and Rehab in DeRidder. Services will be announced by Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Charles J. Maxie Funeral services for Charles J. Maxie, 64, of Leesville will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Maxie passed away on Monday, Dec. 22, 2008 at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport. Oliver V. Davis Funeral services for Oliver V. Davis will be held on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Burial with full military honors will follow at the Forest Lawn Cemtery in Leesville. Mr. Davis, 80, of Leesville was a native of Glenrose, Texas. He joined the military in 1948 and served 22 years in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife of 55 years: Lieselotte Davis of Leesville; one son and daughter in law: Don and Elizabeth Davis of Leesville; three daughters and sons-in-law: Martha Davis of Leesville, Rosemarie D. and Daniel G. Calk of Monroe, Lisa Marie and Bobby Reynoso of North Richland Hills, Texas; one brother and sister in law: Erwin and Wilma Davis of Oxford, Miss; one sister and brother-in-Law: Mary Ann and George Winkler of Fort Worth, Texas; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren. December 29, 2008 Dale Alan Wright Funeral Services for Dale Alan Wright, 57, of Rosepine will be Monday, Dec. 29, 2008 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Rosepine with Rev. Greg Crawford officiating. Burial will follow in the Rosepine Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Chaddick Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Wright passed away Friday, Dec. 26, 2008 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital. A Vietnam Veteran, Mr. Wright had retired after 20 years with the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Diana Wright of Rosepine; two sons, Scot Alan Wright of Midwest City, Okla. and Terry Alan and wife LaDana Wright of Rosepine; six grandchildren, Brady, Carson, Justin, Kade, Alley and Briana; three sisters, Linda and husband John Short of Oklahoma City, Okla., Delores Wright of Edmond, Okla. and Diana and husband David Standifer of Norman, Okla.; two brothers-in-law, J.R. Petty of Oklahoma City, Okla. and Howard and wife Robin Petty of Oklahoma City, Okla.; one sister-in-law, Tina Smith of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and his father, David Wright of Shawnee, Okla. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Wright; his sister, Carolyn Wright; and his grandson, Austin Wright. Charles J. Maxie Funeral services for Charles J. Maxie of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Leesville, with the Rev. Clennon Turner officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Leesville. Charles passed way on Monday, December 22, 2008 at L.S.U. Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. He is survived by: wife - Dianetta Smith Maxie; four daughters - Monnecca Doby, Schconda Keller, Alecia Lewis, all of Houston, Texas and Marquita Evans of Alexandria; son - Charles J. Maxie, Jr. of Leesville and four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Howard Perry Funeral service for Howard Perry, 67, of Leesville will be announced by the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Perry passed away, Friday, December 26th in Lake Charles. Chaplain Donald Elmer Ude Memorial services for Chaplain Donald Elmer Ude, 75, of Belton will be 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2008 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in The Grove with Rev. John Heckmann and Rev. Dr. Wilbert Sohns officiating. Interment will follow at St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery with full military honors. Chaplain Ude died Friday, Dec. 26, 2008 at his home. Donald was born Nov. 11, 1933 in Hollywood, Calif. to Elmer F. and Vera (Eggers) Ude. Chaplain Ude married Audrey Seggebruch on Sept. 1, 1957 in Watseka, Ill. He proudly served more than 23 years in the United States Army. Chaplain Ude is survived by his wife, Audrey Ude of Belton; one son, Michael Ude of Pineville; two daughters, Virginia Rincon and husband Fernando of Belton, Susan Freshley and husband Mark of New Llano; one brother, Roger Ude of Anaheim, Calif.; two sisters, Luella Rubino of Capistrano Beach, Calif., Donna Beltran of Anaheim, Calif.; three grandchildren, Stephen Freshley, Christopher Freshley and Michelle Freshley all of New Llano. He is preceded in death by his parents. Arrangements are under the direction of Heartfield Funeral Home. Carl H. Biasizzo Carl H. Biasizzo, 52, of New Llano, passed away Friday, Dec. 26, 2008 in his residence. Arrangements are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Carl was born in Germany. He was retired from the U.S. Army. Carl is survived by his mother, Anna R. Johnson of New Llano; five brothers, Udo Biasizzo of Jacksonville, Fla., Ozzie Biasizzo of New Llano, Michael Biasizzo of Aurora, Col., Randy Johnson of Honolulu, Hawaii and Dan Johnson of New Llano.