Obituaries from The Leesville Daily Leader - 2009 Copyright 2008 Leesville Daily Leader ************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************** January 5, 2009 Leona Stephens Leona Stephens, 79, of Baytown, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2009, at a local healthcare facility. She was born on May 23, 1929, in Leesville, the daughter of Albert and Lillie (Boswell) Davis. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edwin Stephens; brothers, Carl and Dee Davis; son, Dow Stephens; grandchildren, Jackie Bruce Smith, Jason Hogg, Melissa Asbill, and Brendan Jackson; she is survived by son, Steve Stephens and wife, Brandy, of Dayton; daughters, Beverley Vaughn and husband, Harold, of Old River-Winfree, Gayle Block and husband, Dave, of Baytown, Joan Whitlatch and husband, Jim, of El Paso, Pam Bell and husband, Bob, of San Antonio, Donna Hogg and husband, Jack, of Lott, and Janet Gerken and husband, Alan, of Dayton; sister, Lenora Nienstedt and husband, Byron; sister-in-law, Ineta Davis; grandchildren, Bruce and Brian Smith, Jimmy and John Whitlatch, Jaclyn Gonzalez, Hope Dow, Tiffany Jackson, Jason Hogg, Colby, Ryan, and Payton Stephens, and Becca Kershaw-Stephens; nine great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. at Crespo and Jirrels Chapel, with Bro. Danny Biddy officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Crespo and Jirrels Funeral and Cremation Services. January 6, 2009 Carl J. Brandon Memorial services for Carl J. Brandon, Jr. 74 of Leesville will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, Louisiana with Father Kenneth Michiels will be officiating. Mr. Brandon passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2009 at his home in Leesville, Louisiana. Carl was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by: his wife of fifty-four years Hazel Brandon of Leesville, Louisiana; sons Donald J. Brandon of Alvin, Texas and David M. Brandon of Morgan City, Louisiana; daughters Janet M. Beauxis of Leesville, Louisiana and Carol J. Hodges of Conroe, Texas; brother Jim Brandon of Idaho; eleven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Mr. Brandon was preceded in death by his granddaughter Angie Marie Brandon. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Willie Bill Trotti Willie Bill Trotti passed from this life on January 4, 2009 in Shreveport. He is survived by his brothers, Lawrence Trotti and wife Dean of Hornbeck, Douglas Trotti and wife Brenda of Evans, and Jimmy Trotti and wife Liz of Moss Bluff; sisters, Evilyn Tarrance of Shreveport and Judy Stine and husband Kerry of Mt Grove, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Rose Lea Trotti. Minister officiating will be the Rev. Kenneth Baggs. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery of Hornbeck under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. January 7, 2009 Constance Miller Constance Miller, 83, passed from this life and went home on January 5, 2009 in DeRidder. She is survived by her brother, Bobby Egan and wife Frances of Evans; sisters, Judith Cryer of Evans, Dorothy Littleton of Houston, Texas and Beverly Arnold and husband Clarence of Mena, Ark.; and sister- in-law, Pearl Loftin of Phoenix, Ariz. Funeral services will be held at Galilee Baptist Church of Evans, Jan. 8, 2009 at 1p.m. The minister officiating will be Brother David Richmond. Burial will follow in Evans Cemetery in Evans under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. January 9, 2009 James Edwards, Sr., Funeral services for James Edwards, Sr., 74, of Leesville will be Saturday, Jan. 10 at 11 a.m. at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville, with Rev. Joseph L. Garner, Lewis Smith, and Rev. Clennon Turner officiating. Mr. Edwards passed away Friday, January 2, 2009 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He is survived by his son James Edwards, Jr. of Denver, Colo.; brother Willie Edwards Sr. of Leesville; sisters Jennie L. Mines of Washington, D.C. and Betty R. Jenkins of Atlanta, Ga. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mervin C. Averitt Funeral services for Mervin C. Averitt, 73, of Anacoco will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 9, 2009 at Prewitt’s Chapel Baptist Church in Hornbeck, with Rev. Nick Hilton, Rev. Buddy Airhart and Bro Randall Bryan officiating. The burial will follow in the Prewitt’s Chapel Cemetery. Mervin passed away Tuesday Jan 6 in his residence in Anacoco. He was born in Hornbeck and was the son of Grover and Georgia Brown Averitt. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Steve A. Averitt; grandson, Benjamin Averitt; brothers, Bennie, Artie and Duncan Averitt; sister, Virginia (Gelea) Dow. Mervin is survived by his wife of 53 years Linda Averitt of Anacoco; daughters, Brenda (husband, Jock) Eusay of Pittsburg, Texas and Shelly (husband, James) Airhart of Anacoco; grandchildren, Jason (wife, Crista) Airhart of Anacoco, Heather (husband, Blake) Frederick of Anacoco, Kristen and Christopher Eusay of Pittsburg, Texas, JJ Eusay of Dallas, Texas, Danicka Eusay of San Antonio, Texas, Jesse (wife, Dawn) Eusay of Pittsburg, Texas; great grandchild Summer Eusay; sisters, Bernice (husband, Jess) Cason of Gainesville, Texas and Clarice Link of Jasper, Texas. Brian Lee Foote Funeral services for Brian Lee Foote, 51, will be held a 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2009 at the Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Chance officating. Interment will follow at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Florien. Mr. Foote was born on April 23, 1957 in Lowell, Mass. and passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009 at Byrd Regional Hospital, Leesville. He is preceded by his father, Thomas Joseph Schmeltzer and wife Martha Jean Foote. He is survived by his son, Sammy Foote and wife, Wanda of Anacoco; stepson, Delane Johnson and wife, Cindy of Florien; two stepdaughters, Tina Johnson and fiance' Mark Martinkus of Anacoco and Reneta Geoghagan and husband, Bob of Many; mother, Lorraine Teresa Schmeltzer of Leesville; three sisters, Linda Smith of Leesville, Becky Riley and husband, Doug of New Castle, Del. and Carol Tachibana and husband, Tagh of Fort Rucker, Ala.; two brothers, David Foote of Leesville and Tommy Foote of Tennessee; 12 grandchildren, one great grandchild. January 12, 2009 Yong Ae Margulin Funeral services for Yong Ae Margulin, of Leesville will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 11, 2009 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, Louisiana. With Rev. Robert Eckerle officiating. Graveside services will be at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. on January 16, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, Louisiana. Mrs. Margulin passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at her residence in Leesville, Louisiana. Mrs. Margulin is survived by: son, Lee Margulin of Las Vegas, NV; daughter, Victoria Margulin of Pearland, TX; brothers, Song-Duk Yi, Song-Tae Yi and Song-Kwang Yi; grandson Samuel Werner of Pearland, TX. Roger D. McLaren Funeral services for Roger D. McLaren, 64, of Anacoco will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Wallace Palmer officiating. Burial will follow in the Cooper Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. McLaren passed away Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009 in the Doctors Hospital in Leesville. Mr. McLaren was proceded in death by two sons, Rober Dale McLaren Jr., and Robert David McLaren and one brother, Kenneth McLaren. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Hattie McLaren of Anacoco; one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Joey Harvey of Knight Community; one brother, James B. McLaren of Benton, Ark.,; one sister Dorothy Evans of Pickering; three very special brothers-in-law, Jimmy Walker Jr., of Pickering, Richard Walker of Anacoco and Kenneth Walker of Anacoco; three grandchildren, Elizabeth “Scooter” Harvey, Madison “Pooter” Harvey and Dawson “Little Man” Harvey. January 14, 2009 Louis “Gil” Gallegos Louis “Gil” Gallegos, 67, died Sunday, January 11, 2009 at Central Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Miss. Lakewood Funeral Home is handling the services. Dorothy Nagle Dorothy Nagle, 77, of New Llano, passed from this life on January 12, 2009 in Leesville. She is survived by her daughters, Henrietta Duhon and Debrah Nagle, both of Leesville; grandsons, Daniel Duhon, Hoy Duhon, Jr., Kirk Duhon and Joseph Duhon all of Leesville; granddaughter, Tiffany Duhon of Leesville; two brothers, five sisters; and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at Hixson Funeral Home, January 16, 2009 at 1p.m. The minister officiating will be Pastor Bobby Ganaway. Burial will follow in Pine Island Cemetery in Pickering, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Daniel Glynn McRae, Jr Daniel Glynn McRae, Jr, of Irving, Texas, passed away in a Dallas, Texas hospital, Monday, January 12, 2009, from complications of juvenile diabetes. He was born into the union of Lena Bennett and Daniel Glynn McRae, Sr., January 2, 1954. He was preceded in death by his father and also by his step-father, John G. Wheelock, III. Survivors include brother, Richard McRae and wife Casceil of Fort Worth, Texas; step-sister, Susan Wheelock and husband Bob of Lawrenceville, Ga.; step-brother, John G. Wheelock, IV and wife Yun Hui of Enterprise, Ala.; two nieces, Randi and Casey McRae of Fort Worth, Texas; step nieces, Sharon Wheelock and Carolyn Sedgwick, and husband Bill, of Fort Lewis, Wash.; and one great niece, Olivia Sedgwick of Fort Lewis, Wash. The minister officiating the service will be Dr. P. Lionel Crowell, of West Monroe. Immediately following the service, there will be continuing fellowship at First Baptist Church of Leesville. James D. Ashfield Jr. Funeral services for James D. Ashfield Jr., 43, of Lake Charles will be Thursday, January 15th at 2 p.m. in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, with Rev. D.R. Davis officiating. The burial will follow in the Antioch Cemetery in Slagle. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. Ashfield passed away Saturday, January 10 in his residence in Lake Charles. Mr. Ashfield prided himself in being a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He is preceded in death by his mom Karolyne Ashfield. He is survived by his son, Cameron Ashfield of Big Lake; daughters Anne Ashfield of Leesville and Taylor Ashfield of Lake Charles; father James D. Ashfield Sr. of Anacoco; sister Kathy (husband, Mike) Wilber of Anacoco. Stephen Glenn Wellman Stephen Glenn Wellman, 51, passed from this life on January 12, 2009 in LaCamp. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Velda Bond Wellman; son, Trevor Wellman and wife Brittany; daughter, Traci Lynne Wellman; parents, Morgan and Martha Wellman; brother, Stanley Wellman and wife Sherry; sister, Iris Beck and husband Shawn, all of LaCamp. Funeral Services will be held at Laurel Hill Baptist Church on January 15, 2009 at 2 p.m. Ministers officiating will be the Revs. Shawn Waggoner and Joseph Merchant. Burial will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery in LaCamp, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. January 19, 2009 Dollie Bell James Funeral services for Mrs. Dollie Bell James will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2009 in Glade Branch Baptist Church, in Cravens with Reverends Russell DeVore and Tommy Hall officiating. Interment will follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery, in Cravens, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Pitkin. Mrs. James, 86, of DeRidder, entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 15, 2009 in her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Barney A. James, Sr. and her son, Barney A. James, Jr. Those left to mourn her loss and cherish her memory include two grandchildren, Remonda Fee of Singer and Angela Slaydon of Hemphill, Texas and four great grandchildren, Amber Fee of Singer, Russell Meek, Alyssa Scott and Austin Scott, all of Hemphill, Texas. January 20, 2009 Hyon Ok Baker Funeral services for Hyon Ok Baker, 50, of Leesville will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, January 22, 2009 at Arkadelphia Baptist Church in Pitkin, with Rev. Robert Eckerle officiating. ?Burial will follow in the Arkadelphia Cemetery in Pitkin. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Hyon Ok was born on August 20, 1958 in the Republic of Korea. She passed away, after an intense battle with cancer, on January 16, 2009, at home surrounded by the love of family and friends.? She is survived by her husband of nearly 30 years, Kenneth Baker, two children Daniel and Susan, and two grandchildren Rebecca and Chloe. Irene Xenia Sawka Bohachevsky Irene Xenia Sawka Bohachevsky passed away on January 17, 2009 in Leesville. She was born in Vienna, Austria on March 11, 1922 to Johann and Viktoria Dudek Sawka. In April 1941, she married John A. Bohachevsky, when she was 19 years old, and he remained her husband for 55 years. In 1949 they emigrated to the United States to start a new life. Irene is preceded in death by her husband John and is survived by her children Roman, Vladimir, Christine and their spouses. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Mykola Dovzhuk at the Protection of the Mother of God Ukrainian Church, on Thursday January 22, 2009, at 10 a.m. Interment at Resthaven will follow. A rosary will be recited at St. Michael Catholic Church in Leesville on Monday, January 26, 2009 at 6 p.m. Lois Elaine Jeter Lois Elaine Jeter passed from this life on Friday, Jan 16, 2009 in Alexandria. She was born in Vernon Parish to Charlie and Ada Poe Jeter on May 12, 1931. Her survivors are sister Myrtis Kenney of Port Arthur, Texas and a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 1 p.m. in the Ebenezer Cemetery in Hicks with Rev. Grant Blakeney officiating. Services are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Thelma May O'Banion Funeral services for Mrs. Thelma May O'Banion were held at 2 p.m. Monday January 19, 2009 in the Pine Hill Baptist Church in Leesville with the Rev. D.R. Davis officiating. Burial followed in the Pine Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. O'Banion was a native of Bonham, Texas. Mrs. O'Banion is preceded in death by one son, Eric O'Banion and her sister and brother-in-law, Florence and Bobby Gene Bush and four brothers. She is survived by: her husband, Chris O'Banion of Leesville; two sons, Steven Whitten of Vidor, Texas and Michael and wife Terri Whitten of Vidor, Texas; daughter-in-law, Brenda O'Banion of Leesville; four daughters and sons-in-law, Darla and Kenneth Ross of Lenard, Texas, Sonya Gayle and Douglas Savell of Leesville, Cindy and Russell Lyon of DeRidder and LaWanda & Brian Case of Leesville; brother, Lawrance McKinney of Oklahoma; 25 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. January 23, 2009 Joseph O. Bollinger, Sr. Funeral services for Joseph O. Bollinger, Sr. will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2009 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, of Alexandria. Burial will be in Pine Island Cemetery, in Simpson. Mr. Bollinger, 74, of Alexandria, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Bollinger was an Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Oscar and Verlie Singletary Bollinger; brothers, William Steve Bollinger and Charles Singletary Bollinger. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 52 years, Wanda L. Bollinger of Alexandria; sons, Joey Bollinger and his wife, Gina Bertoglio Bollinger of Alexandria, John A. Bollinger and his wife, Connie C. Bollinger of Alexandria; grandchildren, Jackson Bollinger, Chance Terrell, Jacob Bollinger, Zachary Bollinger and Marta Bollinger. William Medford Cowgill William Medford Cowgill, known by friends as "Mr. Camper," passed from this life on January 19, 2009 in Leesville. He was 92 years old. He is survived by his daughter, Audrey Garrison of Leesville; son, Cotie Cowgill of Halifax, Mass.; sister, Evelyn Phillips of Honeybrook, Penn.; granddaughter, Jennifer Garrison Uglick of Seattle, Wash.; grandsons, Robbie Garrison of Leesville, Randy Cowgill of Charlottesville, Va., Cotie S. Cowgill of South Weymouth, Mass.; and four great grandchildren. William was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Doris Lamberth Cowgill. His funeral services will be held on Monday, January 26, 2009 at 10 a.m. at Hixson Funeral Chapel. The minister officiating will be the Rev. Durhl Davis. Burial will follow in Old Anacoco Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. James Donnell Davis Funeral services for James Donnell Davis, 51, of Alaska, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2009 at New Willow Baptist Church in Leesville with the Rev. Harrison Fields officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Leesville. Mr. Davis passed away on January 11, 2009. He is survived by one son, James Butler of Panama City, Fla.; brothers, John H. Davis Jr., Richard Davis, both of Anchorage, Alaska, and Leonard Davis of Angola; sisters, Mae Haire, Patricia Quiney, Sharon Hawkins and Sherlyn Meeks all of Anchorage Alaska, Lois Davis of Leesville and Cynthia Harris of North Carolina; and one grandson, Daquan Williams of Dothan, Ala. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. January 26, 2009 SFC Leslie M. Johnson Funeral services for SFC Leslie M. Johnson, 43, of Fort Polk, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2009 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Burkeville, Texas. Leslie died January 20, 2009 at his home. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on September 23, 1987 and served as Military Police for the past 21 years. Survivors include his wife Jamie Johnson; father Arvid Johnson and mother Norma Johnson, both of Hayfield, Minn.; two sons, Aaron & Elijah Johnson, all of Fort Polk; five brothers, Dan Johnson and wife Gail of Pine River, Minn., Randy Johnson and wife Kathy of Kasson, Minn., Rick Johnson and wife Tammy of Hayfield, Minn., Jeff Johnson and wife Virginia, of Kasson, Minn. and Brad Johnson of Austin, Texas; three sisters, Sue Laach and husband Steve of Spring Valley, Minn., Linda Johnson and Tammy Ellison and husband Ray, all of Rochester, Minn. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Davida and Diana Johnson and one brother Duane Johnson. Funeral services are under the direction of Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home of Jasper. Rollie Lane Stephens Funeral services for Rollie Lane Stephens, 54, of Evans will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2009 in the Grace Baptist Church in Evans with the Rev. David Richmond officiating.? Burial will follow in the Stephens Cemetery with military honors performed by the US Navy. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. Stephens passed away Wednesday, January 21 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his dad, Rollie Bill Stephens, Jr., his mom Vonnell Miller, sister, Charla Miller Young and his granddaughter, Kyla Lee Stephens. He is survived by: his wife of 28 years Wanda Stephens of Evans; sons, James Stephens of Evans, Chris (wife, Krystal) Stephens of Cottonwood, Josh Stephens of Evans and Greg Stephens of Pasadena, Texas; daughter, Darla Stephens of Pasadena, Texas; brothers, Lesley Stephens of Sulphur and Eddie Miller of Evans; sisters, Shiela (husband, Tommy) Cochran and Grace (husband, Steve) McGlothlin both of Evans; and seven grandchildren. Julia Cleola Carver Tilley Funeral services for Julia Cleola Carver Tilley, 93, of DeRidder, were Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Pentecostal Gospel Lighthouse Church in DeRidder with Rev. James Herrington and Rev. Malcom Jeane officiating. Interment followed at Burr Ferry Cemetery in Leesville. Ms. Tilley passed away January 22, 2009 in DeRidder. Mrs. Tilley leaves to cherish her memory, daughter Betty Spell and husband James; son Rev. Eddie A. Tilley and wife Beverly; sisters Claudia Willis and Lural Dodson; brother Cullen Carver; seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward A. Tilley, daughter Nelta Kay, grandson Johnny Kay, her parents, four sisters and five brothers. January 27, 2009 Fred Thomas Funeral services for Fred Thomas will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of Smart and Son of Leesville with Rev. Wallace Palmer officiating followed by cremation. Mr. Thomas 57 of Anacoco passed away Jan 25, 2009 in his residence. A 14 year veteran of US military he served six years with the US Marine Corp and 8 years with the US Army. He was preceded in death by two sisters Janis and Gladys. Survivors are his wife of 28 years Teresa Myers Thomas of Anacoco, and a son Steven Thomas and his wife Savannah of Rosepine, and a daughter Sandy Thomas and her fianc?Daniel Johnson both of Anacoco; granddaughter Haley. Other survivors are his brothers John Harris of Pasadena, Texas and Paul David Harris of Mobile, Ala., Kenneth McIntyre of Tucson, Ariz., step-brothers Denny Parker of Rio Hondo, Texas and James Parker of Hammond and Honorary Brother John Holt of Cumby, Texas, and step-sisters Paula Richards of Rio Hondo, Texas and Vivian Carter of Mobile, Ala.. January 28, 2009 Thomas R. Burns, Sr. Funeral services for Thomas R. Burns, Sr., 78, of Simpson will be Friday, Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Gerald Smith and Rev. Donald Wayne Turner officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Island Cemetery in Simpson. Thomas passed away Monday, Jan. 26 in his residence in Simpson. He served in the US Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Burns and his son Ricky Lynn Burns. Thomas is survived by five sons Thomas R. Burns, Jr. and Jon Burns both of Simpson, Randy Jeane of Columbus, Ohio, Chris Jeane of West Lake and Brian Jeane of Simpson; brothers Burman Burns and Ross Burns of Orange, Texas; sisters Doris Brown of Lafayette and Addis Reed of Blanchard; 12 grandchildren, Tasha Burns, Shelli Burns, Kelli Burns, Tabitha Burns, Hope Burns, Jewel Burns, Rebecca Jeane, Tyler Jeane, Timothy Jeane, Colby Jena, Hunter Jeane and Christopher Scott Burns; and one great granddaughter, Kaitlynn Lee. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Martha Wilma Davis Martha Wilma Davis, 56, passed from this life on Monday, January 26, 2009 at her residence in Leesville. A memorial service, in her honor, will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2009 beginning at 1 p.m. at the Hixson Funeral Chapel under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with Rev. Danny Baker officiating. She is survived by her son, Randy Ray Moncrief of Leesville; mother, Lieselotte Davis of Leesville; sisters, Lisa Marie Reynoso of North Richland Hills, Texas and Rosemarie Calk of Monroe; brother, Don Virgil Davis of Leesville; one grandchild, Cameron Noecker of DeRidder; four nieces and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her father Oliver V. Davis. February 3, 2009 James Samuel Eastridge The Lord called home our loving father and precious husband, James Samuel "Sammy" Eastridge on Friday, Jan. 30, 2009. He was at home with his wife by his side. Sammy was a native of Charleston, Miss. And was born Aug. 8, 1934. He proudly served his country in the United States Army where he retired as Sgt. Maj. after 21 and one half years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Silas Eastridge and Letha Mae Eastridge; sister, Rita Sanders and brother, Paul O. Eastridge. Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Veda F. "Vee" Eastridge of Picayune, Miss., one daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Larry Ashley of Madison, Miss.; son Dana Eastridge of Leesville and son and daughter- in-law, Jim and Keely Eastridge of Picayune, Miss. He was most proud to be the "Papa" of seven grandsons, Clay and Jordan Eastridge, Larry and Lucas Ashley and Micah, Ryan and Aaron Eastridge. He is also survived by one brother, Donald and wife Rachel Eastridge of Meridian, Miss.; sister, Jettie and husband, Ronnie Williams of Orange Beach, Ala. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 2, at Union Baptist Church with Rev'. Buddy Sheriff, G.A. McCoy, Shad Kennedy and son Rev. Jim Eastridge officiating. Burial followed in Caesar Cemetery. Mrs. Eleanor McDonald Funeral services for Mrs. Eleanor McDonald will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday February 4 in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with Rev. Buddy Airhart and Rev. Jack Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Welcome Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of Hixson of Leesville. Mrs. McDonald, 84, of Leesville went home on Saturday, Jan 30, 2009 at her residence in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband LeRoy McDonald. She is survived by three sons, Jerry Lee McDonald of Slagle, Edward Ray and wife Connie McDonald of St. Paul, N.C. and Mark Dennis and wife Rhomaine McDonald of Hanover, Mass.; two daughters Nita and Husband Arthur Henry of Burr Ferry and Catherine Elaine Wagner of Leesville; one sister,Blanche Jinks of Anacoco; seven grandchildren Pamela, Doug, Amanda, Jason, Shane, Tommy and Theresa; seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Vernon McRae Funeral service for Vernon McRae will be 10 a.m. Thursday in the Chapel of Smart & Son, Leesville with Dr. Jerry Penfield officiating, a private family burial will be held in Self Cemetery, Anacoco. Mr. McRae, 85, of Leesville passed away in the Woodlands Heath Care Center, Saturday at 8:50 p.m. He was preceded in death by his wife Oscar McRae, along with a brother Ralph D. McRae and a sister Louise Spears. Survivors are his son Brian McRae and his wife Donna of Shreveport, and his two grandsons Brandon and Colin McRae. Philip A. North Funeral services for Philip A. North will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at the First United Pentecost Church of Leesville with Rev. M.C. Green and Rev. John Burns officiating. Burial will follow in the Holton Cemetery in Slagle under the direction of Hixson of Leesville. Mr. North 90, of Leesville was a lifelong resident of the Leesville area. He was a WW II veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Margaret North of Leesville, two sons, Philip North and wife Jamie of Zwolle and Owen North of LeCompte; one daughter, Margaret Rascoe and husband Thomas "Sonny" of Haughton; three grandchildren Twila and Darrin Magee of Leesville, Paul and Paula North of Murphy, Texas and Jonathan North of Leesville; four great-grandchildren, Alex and Andrew Magee of Leesville and Triston and Asher North of Murphy, Texas. February 6, 2009 Billy Behan Funeral services for Billy Behan will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the First United Pentecostal Church of Leesville, with Rev.'s M. C. Green, John Burns and Joe Geuin officiating; burial will follow in the East Leesville Cemetery under the direction of Smart & Son Funeral Home, Leesville. Mr. Behan, 57, of Leesville passed away in his residence Wednesday Feb. 4th. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Henry Behan and a sister, Clara Elvie Stephen. Survivors are a special nephew William Elliott of Leesville, along with his sisters, Mae Alice Lavespre of Silsbee, Texas, Ruby Jean Elliott and Gloria Fern Johnson both of Leesville. February 10, 2009 Douglas W. Marshall Funeral services for Douglas W. Marshall, Jr., 66, of Leesville will be held Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, with the Rev. D.R. Davis officiating. The burial will follow in the Leesville Cemetery. Doug passed away Sunday, Feb. 8 in his residence in Anacoco. He is preceded in death by his first wife Dianne Marshall, his parents Douglas and Eva Marshall Sr. and his brother William D. Marshall. Doug is survived by his wife, Judy Hill Marshall of Anacoco; his son and daughter-in-law: Douglas J. (Bubba) Marshall and Tina of Leesville; daughter and son-in-law: Tamara and Todd Welch of Leesville; eight grandchildren, Brandon Booth, Brittany Draughn, Casey Wheeler, Cody Marshall, Chelsea Welch, Shelby Welch, Jaden Marshall and Dustin Welch; one great grandson, Landin Draughn; his stepchildren, Sammy and Weida O'dell, Gary and Theresa O'dell, Deana Truax, Shannon and John Little, Rhonda and Stacey Dixon, Glenda and Brad LeBlanc; 13 step grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Sandra Loraine Stephens Funeral services for Sandra Loraine Stephens, 45, of Rosepine will be Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Kenneth Gibson and Rev. Walter Shelton officiating at Chaddick Funeral Home of DeRidder. Burial will follow at Miller Cemetery. Ms. Stephens passed away Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport. Ms. Stephens is survived by one daughter, Cassandra Hall of Alexandria; three sons, Matthew Hall, wife Sandra, of Rosepine, Albert Victor Hall of Rosepine and Chad Hall of Leesville; two stepdaughters, Penny Wellington and Brenda Stephens both of DeRidder; two stepsons, Terry Stephens of Abbeville and Richard Stephens of Leesville; one sister, Susan Stephens of Rosepine; three brothers, Robert Hall, III of Manhatten, Kan., Lanson Hall of Seattle, Wash. and John Hall of Rosepine. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Bruce Stephens, her parents, Robert and Mathilde Hall, and her brother, James Hall. February 11, 2009 Jerry Belsha Funeral services for Jerry Belsha, 68, of Anacoco will be held Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Cold Springs Baptist Church in Anacoco, with the Rev. Ken Dickerson officiating. The burial will follow in the Cold Springs Cemetery. Jerry passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10 in his residence in Anacoco. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 48 years, Elaine "Dolly" Belsha; son Kanalous and Angela Belsha; daughters, Connie and Ron Cornelius and Laura and Jeremy McRae; mother Lou Reid Belsha; brother Lane and Lorena Belsha; sister Faerie and Dean Jackson all of Anacoco; grandchildren Wacey, Keisha, Kayla, Ashtyn, Derrin, Kally, Dylan, Cole, Tyler, Julie and Jace; great grandchildren Hannah, Kalleigh, and Kaden. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. February 13, 2009 Isoko Maddox Graveside services for Isoko Maddox, 80, of DeRidder, will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, with Bro. Mickey Searels officiating. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mrs. Maddox passed away on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009 at her residence in DeRidder. She is survived by: her son Dennis and wife Juanita Maddox of DeRidder; two grandchildren Cory Maddox and Stephanie Maddox; sisters, Emiko Takeuchi, Seiko Takeuchi and Michicko Takeuchi all of Fukuoka City, Japan. February 18, 2009 Hazel Elizabeth Dixon Funeral services for Hazel Elizabeth Dixon, 86, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009 at Holly Grove Methodist Church of Anacoco with Rev. Dave Stewart and Rev. Mary Ann Carlson officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Grove Cemetery under the direction of Hixson of Leesville. Hazel passed from this life on Feb. 15, 2009, at her daughter's residence in Hornbeck. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orbin Dixon, and her sons, Donal Orbin Dixon, Walter Reid Dixon and Gary Dale Dixon. She is survived by three daughters, Billie Dougherty and husband Delbert E. of Anacoco, Sheila Laughlin and husband Ed of Hornbeck , Debbie Bowden of Leesville and one son, Bobby Dixon and wife Dona of Anacoco; 21 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. Rasberry Phillips Funeral services for Rasberry Phillips, 89 of DeRidder will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder wiith Rev. Dale Miller and Rev. Doyle Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home l in DeRidder, Louisiana. Rasberry passed away, on Monday, February 16, 2009 at the Westwood Manor Nursing Home in DeRidder. Veteran of the U.S. Army serving with the 101st Airborne during WW II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charline Smith Phillips; son, Mike Phillips; two grandsons; two brothers; two sisters; and his parents. Mr. Phillips is survived by: daughters; Pat McRae and Bill of DeRidder, Charlotte Strickland and Charles Brock of DeRidder, and Marsha and Ron Stailey of Brookhaven, Miss.; sister Leatha Birdges husband Jerry of Florien, seven grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. February 20, 2009 Frann S. Clark Funeral services for Frann S. Clark, 71, of DeRidder, will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in DeRidder, With Dr. Rod Smith and Rev. Alan Knuckles officiating. Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. She passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, in Medical City Hospital, Dallas, Texas. Frann was born in McComb, Miss. Frann is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Riley F. Clark, Jr. She is survived by sons, Riley Keith Clark and wife Sandra of Henderson, Ken. and Steven Kerry Clark and wife Rhonda of Commerce, Texas; daughters, Constance R. Clark Kirk and husband Vernon of DeRidder and Krista Lea Clark Reese and husband Ricky of Anacoco; One brother, Dr. Rod Smith and wife Vivian of Laurel, Miss.; eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. David Edward Wharton David Edward Wharton was born Feb. 10, 1950 in Timpson, Texas and died Feb. 16, 2009 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. David is preceded in death by his parents Cecil Wharton and Merrian Wharton of Timpson, Texas and brother J.C. Wharton. David is survived by his wife Carla Wharton and son Blake Morrison of Sam Rayburn, Texas, sisters Cecilia Erland of Moody, Texas and Merrie Norris of Longview, Texas and one brother Fred Wharton of Timpson, Texas. Memorial services will be held at Lake Rayburn United Methodist Church Feb. 22, 2009. Services are under the direction of Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home in Jasper. February 23, 2009 E. Eileen Woods Funeral services for E. Eileen Woods of Leesville were held Saturday, February 21, 2009 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenny Lowrey officiating. Burial followed in the Oak Forest Cemetery in Leesville, Louisiana. under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Eileen Woods was born in Slagle, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her parents James C. Woods and Dora Jarrell Woods and a nephew-in-law, Stavros Vasiliou. She is survived by: two sisters, Paula Simmons and Edith Guenther and husband Harry, of Leesville; two nieces, Cathie Vasiliou of Springdale, Arkansas and Nancy Burns and husband Bobby of Rogers, AR.; one nephew, Randall Burch and wife Elizabeth of Leesville; three great nieces, Shanna Baxter, Leigha K. Burns, and Athena Vasiliou; four great nephews, Michael Burns and wife Alli, Evan Burch, Alexander Vasiliou and Ethan Prewitt; two great great nieces, Chloe Stanley and Aubrie Burns; and brother-in-law Harold Burch of Edgewater, Florida. February 24, 2009 Lillian Marguerite Smith Funeral services for Lillian Marguerite Smith, 82, will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb.25, 2009, in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. Maurice Johnson officiating.? Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mrs. Smith passed away on Monday, Feb. 23, 2009, in Westwood Manor Nursing Home in DeRidder. She was born in Newton, Texas. She is survived by her husband, Lee Smith of DeRidder; daughter Donna Works and husband Bob of DeRidder; brother, Buddy Goff and wife Sue of Leesville; granddaughter ?Tina Works Indest and husband Brent of New Iberia, LA; great granddaughter, Jessica Margurette Indest of New Iberia. February 25, 2009 Lunette Ward Jarvis Graveside services for Lunette Ward Jarvis, 87, of Leesville will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at Pine Hill Cemetery in Leesville with Rev. Durhl R. Davis officiating. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, Louisiana. Mrs. Jarvis passed away on February 22, 2009 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by one son, James E. Jarvis and several brothers and sisters. Mrs. Jarvis is survived by daughter, Martha Jarvis Smith and husband Jerry of Stonington, Ill.; grandsons, Jason B. Smith of Stonington, Ill., Jeff ?M. Smith and wife Sarah of Carlinville, Ill. and Josh C. Smith of Stonington, Ill.; and two great grandchildren Isobel Smith of Stonington, Ill. and Sawyer Smith of Carlinville, Ill.. February 28, 2009 Charlie Alton Johnson Funeral services for Mr. Charlie Alton Johnson will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2009, in the Chapel of Smart & Son Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. L.E. Roberts and Rev. Louis Magee Officiating. Burial will be in Castor Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Smart & Son. Mr. Johnson, 55, passed away in his residence on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Murray and Dezie Perkins Johnson. Survivors include his two daughters, Penny and Amber; and one grandaughter. Along with his brothers, Walton Johnson of Leesville and Herman Johnson of Cleveland, Texas; and two sisters, Mrs. Wanda Cooley and Mrs. Janie Wingate, both of Leesville. March 2, 2009 Pearl Rae Leach Pearl Rae Leach, 72, of Lake Charles died at 7:34 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 in a local hospital. Mrs. Leach was born in Pitkin. She is survived by her loving husband, John Darrow Leach of Lake Charles, two sons, Francis Darrow Leach and wife Julie and Joel Hilton Leach and wife Ruth all of Dallas, Texas; one sister, Lillian Hilton Vernon of Lake Charles; two brothers, Whit Hilton of Gramby, Mass. and Lewis Hilton of Montgomery, Texas; four grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Her funeral will be held on Monday, March 2, 2009 at 10 a.m. from the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. John White will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday at the cemetery. Leon Manning Leon Manning, 88, passed from this life on Feb. 26, 2009 in Onalaska, Texas. His funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at 10 a.m. at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, with Rev. Wallace Palmer officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery of Florien. Leon died of cancer and is survived by his wife, Lula Manning; his sisters Mamie Small of Many and Edna Miller of Leesville; his daughters Peggy Jenkins, Dianne LeFeat and Alvin (Dee) Barrientez of Onalaska, Texas; his grandchildren, Billy and Jason Jenkins of Spring, Texas, Christina Davis of The Woodlands, Texas and Aaron LeFeat of Ft. Campbell, Ken.; his great-grandchildren, Austin and Hannah Jenkins of Spring, Texas, Saylor and Chesney Davis of The Woodlands, Texas and Alexis Potter of Leesville. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of over 50 years, Jena Hennigan Manning. March 4, 2009 Casandra Gatewood Funeral services for Casandra Gatewood, 44, of New Llano will be held at 12 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2009 at New Willow Baptist Church in Leesville, with Rev. Lewis Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. A bouncing and charming baby girl was born on December 15, 1964 to Michael T. White, Sr. and Dorothy J. Womack in Temple, Texas. This beautiful baby was named Casandra Antoinette Womack. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Betty Haynes and grandfather, Taft Womack. She departed this earth on Friday, Feb.27, 2009 in her home. Casandra leaves to cherish her memories, her husband Americo J. "Nick" Gatewood (Phoenix, Ariz.);her mother and father, Michael T. White, Sr.(Desoto,Texas) and Dorothy J. Womack (Leesville); two daughters, Neikisha Womack(Leesville) and Gabriellea Perry (Alexandria);four sons Michael Womack (Leesville), Jarvis Womack (Shreveport), Melvin Morris, Jr. (Leesville) and Ty Le (Church Point); one sister, Monica DeGrate (Desoto, Texas) and one brother, Michael T. White, Jr.(Desoto, Texas); one granddaughter. Kylar Lee Hale Funeral services for Kylar Lee Hale, 15 months, of Florien will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2009 in the Pleasant View Baptist Church in Hornbeck, with the Rev. Buddy Airhart and Wayne Chance officiating. Burial will follow in the Kylar Family Tree Cemetery in Florien. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Kylar passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport. Kylar is survived by her parents Jonathan and Joanie Hale of Florien; a brother, Colby Walsh of Florien; grandparents, Lynn and Debra Hale of Hornbeck, Rhonda Horton of Florien and Austin Brown of Florien; great grandparents Marie Powell of Pitkin, Thomas Horton of Texas, Verna Ford of Hornbeck, Shirley Kebodeaux of Pasadena, Texas; aunts and uncles Jeff and Heather Cummings of Florien, Chris and Vanessa Hale of Anacoco, Chad and Melissa Hale of Hornbeck, and Josh and Dallas Hale of New Mexico; cousins Harley and Cameron Cummings of Florien, Taylor and Sammy Hale of Anacoco. Kylar was preceded in death by grandfather Tommy Horton; great grandparents Robert Powell, Harold Kebodeaux and Johnny and Virginia Hale. Chester Madden Graveside services for Chester Madden, 68, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2009 at Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco with Rev. John Kautz officiating. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Mr. Madden passed away on Friday, February 27, 2009 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Chester is survived by his wife of 20 years, Bonnie Madden, of Leesville; daughter, Trina Henderson, of Leesville; mother-in-law, Josephine Hendrickson, of Marion, Ohio. Billy Ray Vincent A memorial service for Billy Ray Vincent will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Oak Forest Cemetery, Leesville. Billy Ray was born Sept. 13, 1947 in Leesville and died Jan. 28, 2009 in Florida. He was preceded in death by his father Arthur Steve Vincent, his mother Mary Phillips Vincent, half brother James Daniel (JD) Walker, half sister Pauline Walker Bayham and a grandson. He is survived by his daughter Tammy Allison of Pitkin, a daughter and a son both of Indiana and eight grandchildren along with sisters Christine Johnson of Leesville and Geraldine Reickers of New Iberia and Claudine King of Eagle Rock, Va. March 5, 2009 Linda G. Johnson Funeral services for Linda G. Johnson, 51, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Johnson Temple Church of God In Christ in Leesville with Rev. Maurice Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the church. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Sister Linda heard the Lord calling her name on March 2, 2009 at Rapides Memorial Hospital in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by one sister, Shirley Dudley and one brother, Michael Johnson. She leaves behind to carry on the will of God and cherish her love and spirit, one daughter Sophelia Yvette Johnson, of Columbus, Ga.; three sons James Jackson Brown Jr., of Columbus, Ga. who now resides in Leesville, Jeffrey O'Neal Brown of Pembrooke, N.C. and Justin Perez Brown of Leesville; a special friend, Charles Johnson and an ex-husband, James Brown; seven beautiful grandchildren, Tyashaun, Shawnece, Jaquan, James III, Jordan, Jackson and Ava Grace; three sisters, Addie (Edward) Watson of San Antonio, Texas, Brenda (Matt) Williams of Leesville and Mary Ann (William) McGee of Cordova, Tenn.; five brothers, Leonard (Mary) Johnson, Rickey Johnson, Gregory (Caroline) Johnson, Fredrick Johnson, of Leesville and Lester Johnson of San Antonio, Texas; brother-in-law William Dudley; sisters-in-law Theresa Bailey, and Maybelle Richardson. March 6, 2009 Veola Fontenot Graveside services for Veola Fontenot, 83, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2009, at Wilson Cemetery in Leesville, with Rev. M. C. Green officiating. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. She was preceded in death by son Roger Fontenot. Mrs. Fontenot is survived by sons Ronnie Fontenot of Montgomery, Don Fontenot of Deridder and Gerald Fontenot; numerous grandchildren; and a special buddy Mickey. Halie Lynn Funderburk Funeral services for Halie Lynn "Halie Bug" Funderburk, 6, of New Llano, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville, with Rev. C.W. Dowden officiating. Burial will follow in the Ebenezer Cemetery in Hicks. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Halie passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Sutton's Children's Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Gene and Trish Eubanks, and Betty Daniel. She is survived by her loving mother, Lacy Dena' Funderburk and her step-dad, Jessie Daniel, both of New Llano; her dad, Kevin Daniel of DeQuincy; her big sister, Kara Lynn of New Llano; three half sisters, Kelsie Daniel of Cape Giradeau, Mo., Keyale and Kennedy Daniel both of DeQuincy; four uncles, Justin Eubanks of Leesville, Adrian of New Llano, Chris of Jackson, Mo., and Adam of Indianapolis; grandmother, Beverly Daniel; great-grandparents, Leroy and Geneva Oram of New Llano. Alfred Ray Mynard Funeral services for Alfred Ray Mynard, of Anacoco will be announced by Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Mynard passed away Thursday, March 5, 2009 in Anacoco. Larry F. Weaver Funeral services for Larry F. Weaver, 65, of Anacoco will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, with Rev. Larry Bryant officiating. Burial will follow in the Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Mr. Weaver passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at his residence in Anacoco. He was born in Johnston County, N.C. He retired from the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam. Larry is survived by wife Suzanne Gaskin Weaver of Anacoco and daughter Brenna Suzanne Weaver of Anacoco. Bella Israella Wirsing Funeral servies for Bella Israella Wirsing, the stillborn daughter of Daniel and Jennifer Wirsing, will be announced by Smart & Son, Leesville. Bella died March 5, 2009 in Leesville. March 9, 2009 Alfred Ray Mynard Funeral service for Alfred Ray Mynard, 87, will be held on Monday, March 9, 2009, at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Leesville with Rev. Gary Archibald officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson of Leesville. Alfred passed from this life on March 5, 2009, at his residence in Anacoco. Survivors include his loving wife of 17 years on Valentines Day, Charlet Mynard of Anacoco; sons Alfred Ray Mynard Jr. of Oklahoma, Charles Hoffman and wife Sharon, Donald Hoffman and wife Shannon and Richard Hoffman, all of St. Louis Mo.; daughters Charlotte Ruth Phillips and husband Wayne of Hawaii, Helen Marie Hill of Ariz., Diane Rene Schwartz and Jack of Houston Texas, Judith Ficke and husband Michael of Pollock, Joyce Jeane and husband Allen and Charlet Rogers and husband Richard both of Anacoco; sisters, Mable Claire Hill of Calif., Edna Lucille Pyle and Elmina Mary Stephens both of Texas;19 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Alfred was preceded in death by his parents Ivison and Zona Mynard; one brother Ishmael Mynard; one sister, Sybil Rogers; one son John Hoffman. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Ruth Hunter Mynard. Alfred was born in Alton, Texas and proudly served in the United States Army during Worl War II. Sharon Kay Warner June 11, 1944 ~ March 5, 2009 Services for Sharon Kay Warner will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2009, at Bible Baptist Church in Hornbeck. Burial will follow at Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck. Sharon was a resident of Mart, Texas, when she went home to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, on March 5, 2009, after a short illness. Sharon was born in Many, the daughter of Pinkus and Dinah Spears. She leaves behind her husband of 44 years, Richard A. Warner, Jr., of Mart, Texas; two sons, Richard A Warner III of Grand Prairie, Texas, and SSG Michael A. Warner of Fort Bragg, N.C.; two grandchildren, Brooke J. Warner of Burleson, Texas, and Logan R. Warner of Hope Mills, N.C.; her parents, Pinkus and Dinah Spears of Hornbeck; and her brother, Donald Spears and his family of Hornbeck. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Bella Israella Wirsing Funeral services for Bella Israella Wirsing will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8, in the Chapel of Smart & Son Funeral Home in Leesville with the Rev. Craig Forque officiating. Burial to follow in East Leesville Cemetery. Bella was stillborn on March 5, 2009. Bella's Survivors are her parents, Daniel and Jennifer Williamson Wirsing, both of DeRidder; and her maternal grandmother and her husband Mary and Paul Courtright both of DeRidder; and her maternal grandfather John Williamson of Gillette, Wy.; her paternal grandparents Michael and Barbara Wirsing both of DeRidder; and her paternal great-grandmother Joy Frusha of DeRidder; and her step great-grandmother Louise Courtright. March 11, 2009 Huey P. Causey Funeral services for Huey P. Causey, 80, will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at 2 p.m. at East Leesville Baptist Church of Leesville with Rev. Gil Arthur and Rev. Wallace Palmer officiating. Burial will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Hicks, under the direction of Hixson of Leesville. Huey passed from this life on March 8, 2009, at his residence in Leesville. Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Betty Jean Causey of Leesville; son Rodger Causey and wife Anne of Leesville; daughters, Brenda Skaggs and husband John of San Antonio, Texas and Linda Williams and husband James of Leesville; sister, Mavis Berkley of Leesville; two grandchildren, Denise Nicole Causey of Portland, Ore. and Amy Catherine Williams of Leesville. March 12, 2009 Alice Allen Parker Alice Allen Parker died on March 7, 2009 at York Convalescent Center at the age of 100. She was born November 4, 1908 in Hope, Ark. to the late George and Robbie Allen. Alice was the third child of ten and the first daughter to be born. She married F. Kendreth Parker in 1934 who preceded her in death in 1967. She is survived by her son, Frank Owen Parker and wife Ann; her daughter, Rosemary Moss; six grandchildren, Melinda Nestor and husband Bob, Lisa Cochran and husband Bryan, John Moss and wife Suzanna, Allison Gaschen and husband Bob, Valerie Taylor, Katherine Lanier and husband Homer; nine great grandchildren, Allyson and Caleb Moss, Hannah and Nicholas Cochran, Timothy and Caroline Nestor, Collin and Graham Gaschen and Owen Lanier; one sister, Catherine Lehmann. Graveside services, officiated by Reverend Janice Six, will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Welcome Cemetery in Simpson. March 16, 2009 Alice Faye Behan Funeral service for Mrs. Alice Faye Behan will be held today, Sunday, March 15, 2009, at Prewitts Chapel Baptist Church in Hornbeck at noon with Rev. Nicky Hilton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson of Leesville. Preceding her in death were her parents Joseph and Effie Westbrook, brothers, Howard and Hoyt Westbrook and sister Lovie Fowler. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Eugene" Ham" Behan of Hornbeck; one son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Sandy Behan of Florien; one daughter and son-in-law, Doris Ann and Charles Dowden of Hornbeck; two sisters, Doris Colley of Hanceville, Ala. and Mickey Moore and husband Richard of Lake Charles; one brother, Thomas Westbrook and wife Betty of Houston, Texas; five grandchildren and spouses: Angela and Larry Averitt, Tandy and Kevin Killian, Cotton and Rhonda Dowden, Trent and Jennifer Behan and Tonya and James Semons; and 14 great grandchildren. March 17, 2009 Maudeen Cryer James Funeral services for Maudeen Cryer James, 87, will be held Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder with Rev. George Crawford and Rev. Johnny Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine. Mrs. James passed away Sunday, March 15, 2009 at Byrd Regional Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Garsie James of Rosepine; Shonda James Thomas and husband Steve A. Thomas of Rosepine; grandson, James A. Thomas and wife Ashleigh G. Thomas of Pineville and granddaughter Amber W. Thomas of Rosepine. Farrah Deanne Lee Funeral services for Farrah Deanne Lee, 26, of Anacoco, will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at Old Anacoco Baptist Church in Anacoco, with the Rev. Chester Dowden and Rev. Lloyd Handorf officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Mrs. Lee passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2009, in Anacoco. Born in DeRidder, Farrah grew up in Anacoco. Although they did not have any children of their own, she had a special love for children and spent a lot of time with nephews Landon and Christian and cousins John, David, Caleb, Hunter and Mason. Farrah is survived by her husband, Phillip Daniel Lee of Anacoco; brother, Heath Carson of Anacoco; parents, Pamela and Bo Carson of Anacoco; and grandparents Palmer and Dee Plummer of Anacoco. Ina J. Smith Funeral services for Mrs. Ina J. Smith will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March, 17, 2009 in the Simpson Baptist Church in Simpson. The Rev's Jeremy Blocker and Gil Arthur will officiate. Burial will follow in the Flatwoods Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Smith passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2009 in the Lexington House in Alexandria. She was born in Janie. She is survived by her children, Karen Selena and Eugene White of Gardner, Loretta Janice and Harry Lottinger of Lake Charles and Cathy Dianne Burns of Simpson; one brother, Rev. Gary W. Johnson of Pitkin; seven grandchildren, Robert Burns, Amanda Michelle White, Michael Paul Basco, Joshua Leonard Basco, Amber Gayle Menard, James Opal Mashburn III and Hailey Laine McCraw; one step granddaughter, Charlene D. White; 3 great grandchildren; 3 step great grandchildren, and 2 step great great grandchildren. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husbands, Leonard Clifford Burns Sr. and Wallace A. Smith; four siblings, Samuel Claude Johnson, Geneva Cross, Everette Asa Johnson and Douglas MacArthur Johnson. Ivan West The family of Ivan West regrets his passing on Sunday, March 15, 2009. He died at home surrounded by family after a hard fought battle with spinal cancer. Though he was born in Vernon Parish on August 20, 1927, Ivan resided in Eunice for the past 60 years, and he was a Cajun in heart and soul. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 2 p.m. at St. Thomas More Church in Eunice. Rite of Committal will follow in the Garden Mausoleum of St. Paul Cemetery with Father Cedric Sonnier as Celebrant. Mr. West was a veteran of World War II. Ivan is survived by his wife, Andrea; daughter, Christiann and Jesse Stelly of Eunice; daughter Denise Stanco of Lafayette; daughter Llona Arceneaux of Baton Rouge and daughter Kelly and son-in-law Lance Pitre of Eunice. Ivan was blessed with seven grandchildren who include Rebecca, Matthew, Heide, Alain, Carolann, Camille and Nicolas. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Gladys Meyer of Eunice and two brothers Lee and De Wayne West of Pitkin. He was preceded in death by his infant son and daughter, his parents Susie and Lee West, twin brother Avis, brothers Chester, Shirley and Eston and a sister Yvonne. Ardoin's Funeral Home of Eunice is in charge of arrangements. Orie E "Woody" Woods Funeral services for Orie E "Woody" Woods, 63, of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. The burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, in Leesville with full military honors. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Mr. Woods passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at Saint Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Woody is survived by his wife Maria Ortiz Woods of Leesville; sons Christopher Woods of Shreveport, Toney Ortiz of Leesville, and Pedro Ortiz, Jr. of Hammond; daughters Lucy Harman of Anacoco, Wanda Thrash of Ft. Myers, Fla. Elisha Arbie of Alexandria; sister Beverly Doan of Benton, Ark.; brother Benny Caldwell of Benton, Ark.; and six grandchildren. March 18, 2009 Katherine W. "Kate" Rice Funeral services for Katherine W. "Kate" Rice, 92, of DeRidder will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2009 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, with Father Jude Brunnert officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Rice passed away on Friday, March 13, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. She was preceded in death by her husband William Rice; her parents Lee and Emily Word; brothers James Word, Theron Word and Prentis Word. Kate is survived by sons, William "Bill" and wife Glofira Rice of Evergreen, Texas, David Rice of Manahawkin, N.J. and Tim and wife Donna Rice of DeRidder; daughters Patricia Berndt of Manahawkin, N.J., Eileen and husband Jim of Jackson, N. J. and Nancy and husband Ed Hayes of Holly Springs, N.C. ; seventeen grandchildren; and twenty-seven great grandchildren. March 19, 2009 Eva Midkiff Monk Eva Midkiff Monk, 100, of Thibodeaux passed from this life on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 in Thibodeaux. Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Grace Monk Gueydan of Houma; two granddaughters, Monica G. Monk of Metairie and Charlotte D. Smith and husband Gary of Thibodeaux; two great gandchildren, Charles David and Katherine Grace Smith both of Thibodeaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Jarrel Midkiff and Thomas J. Midkiff, formally of Vernon Parish; her husband, S. David (Dave) Monk; her only son, Charles David Monk; three sisters, Elizabeth Brooks, Ophelia Robertson, Lydia Carlyle and one brother, David J. Midkiff. Her services will be held at Hixson Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, March 20, 2009 at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Leesville Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville and Landry Funeral Home of Thibodeaux. March 23, 2009 Joyce Haymon McDaniel Funeral services for Joyce Haymon McDaniel, 84, of DeRidder, will be at 1 p.m., Monday, March 23, 2009, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. John Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mrs. McDaniel passed away Friday, March 20, 2009, at her residence. She was born in Fullerton. She is survived by sons, Thomas Edwin Hughes and Billy Ray McDaniel, both of DeRidder; daughters, Alice Langton and LeVerda Moreau, both of DeRidder; brother, Jimmy Brister of Leesville; sisters, Vernice Kay and Rose Thompson, both of DeRidder, Melba Legg of Leesville, and Jo Dean Belvins of Brownsville, Texas; twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Husband, Alfred McDaniel, two sisters, one brother, and a grandson. Hubert Marland Williams Funeral services for Hubert Marland Williams will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2009, in the Chapel of Smart & Son Funeral Home of Leesville with Rev. Otis Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Wales Cemetery in Slagle with the Leesville Lodge #240 conducting Masonic rites. Mr. Williams, 84, passed away March 20, 2009, in Beaumont, Texas. He served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Alpha Wales Williams; a brother, Otho Williams; and three sisters, Irene and Lillian Williams and Ethel Galloway. Survivors include his wife, Willie Saunders Williams of Groves; one son, Charles Williams and his wife Shelia of Liberty, Texas; two daughters, Cathy Shajari and her husband Charles of Beaumont, and Loretta Moore and her husband Otis of Groves; grandchildren, Brian Shajari, Kallie Shajari, Kelley Moore, Kimberly Loper, Jared Williams and Courtney Yeater; and three great- grandchildren. Other survivors are his brothers, Tommy Lee Williams and William Williams, both of Slagle; along with his sisters, Maybelline Gregg and Pauline Vanckhoven, both of Conroe, Texas, and Annette Turner of Leesville. Lera Berniece Works Funeral services for Lera Berniece Works, 90, of DeRidder, will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, March 23, 2009, in Deaton Funeral Home Chapel in Red Bay, Ala. Burial will follow in Hill Crest Memorial Cemetery in Red Bay. Mrs. Works passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2009, in Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. Local arrangements are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mrs. Works is survived by her son, Bob Works and wife Dona of DeRidder; granddaughter, Tina Marguerite Works Indest and husband Brent of New Iberia; and great granddaughter, Jessica Marguerite Indest of New Iberia. Mrs. Works was born in Red Bay, Ala. March 30, 2009 David Scott Dunn Funeral services for David Scott Dunn, 53, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 29, 2009 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, with Sandy Guynn officiating. The burial will follow in the Leesville Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. David passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at his residence in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his mother Jerri Hicks Dunn. David is survived by his father Al Dunn of Leesville; aunt, Lydia D. Ballard of Leesville. Elsie Mae Johnson Funeral services for Elsie Mae Johnson, 65, will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Gravel Hill Baptist Church of Pitkin with Rev. Jeff James, Rev. Scott Burns and Rev. Arlene Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Pitkin, under the direction of Hixson of Leesville. Elsie passed from this life on March 26, 2009, at her residence in Pitkin. Survivors include her loving husband of 52 years, Travis Johnson; one daughter, Sherry Jeter and husband Randy; two sons, James I. "Charlie" Johnson and wife Connie and Robert Earl Johnson, all of Pitkin; one son by choice, John Hughes and wife Sybil of Orange, Texas; four grandsons, Timmy Jeter and wife Natasha of Pitkin, Daniel Johnson and wife Kim of Glenmora, John Johnson and Jesse Johnson of Pitkin, two great granddaughters, Lauren Grace Jeter and Tinslee Jade Jeter both of Pitkin; two sisters, Faye Johnson of Pitkin and Janice Kay McCray of Cotile; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Bernadine Johnson and her parents, Otis and Bessie Potter. Ms. Elsie was born in LaCamp. She and Travis had been married 52 years and raised three loving children. April 1, 2009 Woodrow Bailey Funeral services for Woodrow Bailey will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder with the Revs. Kelly Harper, Hershall Davis and Wayne Kite officiating. Burial will follow in the Hopewell Cemetery under the direction of Hixson of DeRidder. Mr. Bailey, 91, of DeRidder, was a lifelong resident of Beauregard Parish. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Mary Louise Bailey of DeRidder; one daughter, Sharon Bailey of DeRidder; two sons and daughters in law, Fred Russell and Mary Bailey of Spokane, Wash. and Woodrow Kendall and Mary Francis Bailey of Florence, Ore.; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ray Vincent Harris Sr. Funeral services for Ray Vincent Harris Sr., 49, of Natchitoches will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 2, 2009 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, with Rev. John Burns officiating. The burial will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Harris passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2009 at his residence in Natchitoches. Ray is survived by, son Ray V. Harris, Jr. of Natchitoches; daughters, Kalli Nicole Harris and Rayleigh Gayle Harris both of Natchitoches; and four grandchildren. Ottis Stephens Sr. Ottis was 94, a native of Cottonwood and resident of Baton Rouge. He died 7:30 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2009 at his residence. Services were officiated by Pastor Ray Johnson. Interment followed in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Ottis is survived by his brother, Otto J. Stephens of Deridder; two sons and daughters-in-law, James O. Stephens Jr. and wife Becky of Dallas, Texas and Glynn Stephens Sr. and wife Jean of Morgan City; brother-in-law and wife, John Smith and wife Margaret of Livingston; four grandsons, Glynn Stephens of New Orleans, Todd Stephens of Dallas, Texas, Dr. J. Anthony Stephens and wife Karen of Baton Rouge, Rodney Stephens and wife Colleen of Covington; and a granddaughter, Denise Bergeron and husband Percy of Houston, Texas.; seven great grandchildren; four great- great- grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Smith Stephens; parents, William Glen "Willie" and Doshie Stephens; a brother, Robert Calvin "R.C." Stephens and a sister, Lula Mae Burden. April 2, 2009 Arlene Rose Winston Callahan Arlene Rose Winston Callahan, 59, of Woodville, Texas, died in a single-car accident Saturday, March 21, 2009 Arlene was born April 24, 1949 in Eutaw, Ala. to William Albert Callahan I and Avva Winston Callahan Norwood. Both her parents preceded her in death. She leaves a life of memories to her four daughters, Michelle Littleton and Colleen Townsend from Leesville; Alicia Callahan and Jamie Linaweaver from Woodville, Texas; her two sons, Lee Drummond and Dennis Drummond of Alabama; and close friend Danielle Sanders of Lumberton, Texas; Connie Peveto of Bridge City, Texas; Cathy Blackman of Vidor, Texas; Chriss Semingson of Cave Creek, Ariz. and Bill Callahan of Beaumont, Texas. The grandchildren left to hear the many stories of her life are Jessica, Jacob, Josh, Brittany, Timothy, Jaylen Rose, Chance, Daisy, William, Olivia Rose and Shelby and her beloved pets Cheyenne and Schatci will miss her very much. While she is joining her beloved granddaughter, Christian Robyn, She was dearly loved and will be forever missed by all. A memorial gathering was held at her home in Woodville, Texas on Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Mr. Gethren Nichols held on Friday, April 3, 2009 in Big Hammock Baptist Church in Leander at 10 a.m. with the Revs. B.G. Dyess and Webb Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Nichols 89,passed away on Tuesday in Alexandria. He was a World War II Veteran having served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Survivors are his wife of 64 years, Ruby Hagan Nichols of Leander; two daughters and sons in law, Barbara Ann and Charles Richey of Hineston; Lisa Ann and dough Nowlin of Pine Bluff, Ark.; three brothers, Grady Nichols of Leander, Oren Nichols of Houston, Orvin Nichols of Leesville; two grandchildren, Scottie and Jennifer and four great grandchildren, Sommer, Travis, Ryan and Dylan. April 7, 2009 Barbara K. Brister Funeral services for Barbara K. Brister, 62, of Leesville, will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, with Rev. Chris Welch officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Island Cemetery in Leesville. Mrs. Brister passed away on Sunday, April 5 at her residence in Leesville. She was preceded in death by husband Johnny Brister, Sr.; parents George and Faye Brogdon; brother Ronald Brogdon; sister Norma Jean Brogdon; grandson Baron Brister; and great granddaughter Emily McDaniel. Mrs. Brister is survived by; sons Johnny Brister Jr, and wife Monica of Leesville and Danny Brister of Leesville; daughter Belinda Fondren of Leesville; sister Sandy Hodnett of Many; grandchildren Cynthia McDaniel, Lezlie Brister, Faith Cryer and Harley Brister; and great grandchildren Eric McDaniel and Brandon McDaniel. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Louisiana. Thaney Jewel Graham Self Cabra was born August 27, 1912 and died on April 3, 2009 at the age of 96 years, 7 months and 8 days. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Addie Sandell Graham; Robert Pierce Self, her husband of 43 years and the father of her one son and two daughters; her husband of seven years Bernice Cabra; three brothers, Lusher, Omer and Sherman Graham; three sisters, Ruby Graham Rains, Audrey Graham Bentsen and Lillian Graham Monteleon and her son-in-law, Maxwell Juneau. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Juneau and Ruth Jones and her husband Wayne; one granddaughter, Leah Jones Williams, her husband Rodney and their son Duncan all of Hornbeck; one brother, Perry Graham of Seguine, Texas; one sister, Leatha Mae McFerrin of Baton Rouge. Her funeral services will be at 2 p.m Tuesday, April 7, at First Baptist Church in Hornbeck with Joey Williams and Bill Hines officiating. The burial will be in the Self Cemetery in Hornbeck. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Taesen Axeton Rebel Guillory Funeral services for Taesen Axeton Rebel Guillory, infant son of Ethan Guillory and Kristin Crosier, will be held at 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville, with Rev. David Richmond and Bro. Irby Perkins Jr. officiating. The burial will follow in Stephens Cemetery in Leesville. Taesen is survived by parents Ethan Guillory of Leesville and Kristin Crosier of DeRidder; grandparents, Jane and Richard Rusk of Evans, Tony and Veronica Crosier of Sulphur, Bonnie Guillory of Leesville, Darlene Roshong of Leesville and Tim and Sandy Guillory of Pickering; great-grandparents, Pat Johns of Anacoco, Audrey and Janis Davis of Evans, Lou and Ruth Lafoe of Leesville, Alfred and Ethel Guillory of Pickering, Tim and Sue Ramsey of DeRidder, Lavaughn and Melva Roshong of Pickering, and Patsy Rusk, of Baton Rouge. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville, Louisiana. April 9, 2007 Carolyn F. McMullen Funeral Services for Carolyn F. McMullen, 70, of Leesville will be at 3 p.m. Friday April 10, 2009 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville, with Bro. W.T. Shelton officiating. Mrs. McMullen passed away on April 6, 2009 in Leesville. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband Walter McMullen. She is survived by son Mark Beswetherick of Ohio; daughters Jennifer Bowen of Ga. and Joni Muse of Leesville; sister Donna Ludwig of Ohio and five grandchildren. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. April 10, 2009 Carol Thompson Funeral Service for Carol Thompson will be held on Friday, April 10, 2009, 2:00 pm at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, La. Minister officiating will be the Rev. Gil Arthur. Burial will be in Pine Island Cemetery, Pickering under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Carol Thompson, 55, passed from this life on April 8, 2009 at her residence in Leesville. Survivors include her one daughter, Dena Perkins and husband Christopher; three sons, Brady Dowden and wife Angela, Dewey Dowden and wife Colleen and Jerry Vaughn all of Leesville.; three sisters, Nita Bolliot and husband Pierre' of France, Kathy Parker and husband Billy of Leesville and Julie Harville of Leesville; six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice Gandy Thompson and Rolan Thompson and one brother, Richard Leland Thompson. April 13, 2009 Willie Ray Allen Funeral services for Willie Ray Allen, 70, of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m., Monday April 13, 2009 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Sandra Hillman Wallace officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Mora, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Allen passed away Friday, April 10, 2009 at his residence in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his father and stepmother: M.L. and Lois Allen; and his mother and stepfather: Effie Peavy and Walter Christy. David is survived by companion Gloria Nichols of Leesville; his daughter Tammy Nichols of Leesville; four brothers Roscoe Allen, Sr. of Nacagdoches, Texas, Kenneth Allen of Winnfield, Lynn Allen of Shreveport, and Bobby Allen of Winnfield. Julia Colbert Funeral services for Julia Colbert, 48, of DeRidder, were held on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Agape Church of God in Christ in Leesville with the Revs. Robert Miller, Maurice Johnson, Ronald Jones, Amos Richardson, Douglas Wright and Eric Kennedy officiating. Burial followed in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Colbert passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at her residence in DeRidder. She was preceded in death by her parents, L.B. and Katherine Ingram and brothers Darrell C. Cole and Milton W. Cole. She is survived by her companion Jimmie Taylor of DeRidder; daughter, Naomi Colbert of Shreveport; two? brothers,? Lee Arthur Wilson ?and his wife, Ruth of Colfax and Otis Cole and wife, Gilda, of DeRidder; one sister, Betty Miller and husband, Robert, of Batesville, Miss.; four grandchildren, Ashley Brannon, Annalesha Brannon, and Teddy Smith, all of Shreveport. Services were under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. April 14, 2009 Inez Dryden Funderburk Funeral services for Inez Dryden Funderburk will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at Big Hammock Baptist Church with Bro. Shawn Wagner and Bro. Bill Blackman officiating. Burial will follow in Fellowship Cemetery in Hineston. Mrs. Funderburk, 83, of Hineston, was born April 16, 1925 to the union of Mr. and Mrs. Houston Dryden. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Andrew "Buck" Funderburk; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Houston Dryden; and her infant grandsons, Roger and Rodney Smith. Survivors include three daughters, Elaine Smith and husband Frankie of Hineston, Elsie Mae Williams of Hineston, and Sandra Barnes of Alexandria; one son, Jessie Funderburk and wife Linda of Trinity, Texas; 17 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 29 great- grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; three step-great-great grandchildren; and a special friend, Betty Jo Thompson. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Richard Allen Keele Funeral services for Richard Allen Keele, 52, of Anacoco, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2009 in the Family Worship Center in Leesville. Rev. Melton Mitchell will officiate. Burial will follow in Holly Grove Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Keele passed away Friday, April 10, 2009 at his residence in Anacoco. He is survived by wife, Tammy Keele of Anacoco; sons, Joshua M. and wife Amanda M. Keele of Ball, Christopher Wayne Keele of Los Angeles, Calif., Richard H. Keele of Oklahoma City, Okla. and Justin Keele of Leesville; stepsons, Andrew Thompson of Kansas and Ashton S. Tyler of Anacoco; brothers, Kenneth Keele and Paul Keele; sisters, Gloria Jean Strickland, Shannon Meyers and Amanda May Keele; one grandson, who was his Pride and Joy, Joel Matthew Keele. April 27, 2009 Michael Edward Doyle Funeral services for Michael Edward Doyle, 41, of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m., Sunday, April 26, 2009 at LaCamp Church Of God, with Bro. Shawn Waggoner officiating. The burial will follow in the LaCamp Church of God Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Doyle passed away on April 23, 2009 in Leesville. He is survived by his wife, Natasha Shea Doyle of Leesville; son Trace Michael Doyle of Leesville; parents Edward Lee and Rose Marie Doyle of Anacoco; grandmother Catherine Lopez of Beaumont, Texas; brothers Charles Doyle of Hornbeck and Daniel Doyle of Anacoco; and sister Deanna Reno and nephew Tyler Wade Reno both of Anacoco. April 28, 2009 Julian Dixon Funeral services for Julian Dixon, 25, of Leesville will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, April 30, 2009 at Greater Love Christian Center on 403 West Union Street in Leesville, with Pastor Carolyn Anderson officiating. Julian Marquis Dixon, born September 5, 1983 in Lynwood, Calif., was the son of Cheketha Dixon and Ronald Jackson. Julian enlisted in the United States Navy serving his country as a naval seaman for 4 years. He was called home on April 21, 2009. Julian leaves behind to cherish his memory, his immediate family residing in Leesville, his grandparents, Pastor Carolyn Anderson and Deacon Frank Anderson; two great aunts, Barbara Stephens and Yvonne Louis; his mother, Cheketha Dixon; his uncle James White and his wife? Yvette; his sisters Ynisha Anderson, Keyawona Dixon, and Miracle Dixon; his niece, Aryiana Moore; his son Javion Deondre Pierson; his brother in the Lord, Christopher Leonard. ?Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Ronald Wayne Mitchell Ronald Wayne Mitchell, 64, of Leesville passed from this life on April 25, 2009 in Alexandria. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 27, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Hixson Funeral Chapel of Leesville. Ministers officiating will be the Revs. Roger Gill, Rickey Kay and Edgar Evans. Interment will be in Cooper Cemetery, Pickering, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Survivors include his loving wife of 46 years, Lynda Jeane Mitchell; daughters, Rhonda Dowden and husband Scott and Kelli LeBato and husband Marc, all of Leesville; brother Don Mitchell and wife Edie of Leesville; sisters, Bonnie Bledsoe and husband Maurice of Lafayette and Connie Odom and husband Tommy of Union Hill; mother, Lucille Emmons and husband Alton of Leesville; grandchildren, Mitch Dowden and Bailey and Braden LeBato all of Leesville. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul "Toge" Mitchell. He was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the United States Air Force. Glen "Red" Wayne Moore Graveside services for Glen "Red" Wayne Moore, 79, of Hornbeck will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck. Mr. Moore passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at his residence in Hornbeck. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Moore and son-in-law James Smith. He is survived by two daughters, Dawn Ross of Gulf Port, Miss. and Dainna Smith of Marietta, Ga.; one brother, Robert Lee Moore of Hornbeck; two sisters Linda Moore of Noble, and Lilly Jewel Williams of Hornbeck; mother Lucy Moore of Hornbeck; one grandson Matthew Ross of Gulf Port, Miss.; three granddaughters, Jessica Marshall of Gulf Port, Miss., Stephanie Thompson of Gulf Port, Miss., and Amanda Smith of Marietta, Ga.; one great grandson; four great granddaughters. Lucy Mae West Lucy Mae West, 67, of Rosepine passed away Friday, April 24, 2009 at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. today, April 28, 2009 at Providence Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Best and Lonnie Cleveland officiating. She was preceded in death by her husband Harrell R. West; her parents James and Roxie Bailey; son, Rodney "Rocky" West; and two brothers L.C. Bailey and Willie Bailey. She is survived by seven daughters, Sue Humphrey and husband Danny of Rosepine, Brenda Whittaker and husband Jeff of Leesville, Roxie Young and husband Matt of Lakeview, Mich., Charlotte Smith and husband Keith of Rosepine, Katie Northern and husband Scott of Corsicana, Texas, Sharon Lambright and husband Steven of Trufant, Mich. and Candy West of Rosepine; seven sons, Ronnie West and wife Camie of Leesville, Gary West and wife Carolyn of Rosepine, John West and wife Jackie of Rosepine, Darrell West and wife April of Rosepine, Jim West and wife Barbara, of Rosepine, Robert West and wife Tabatha of Rosepine and Everett West and wife Carla of Gillette, Texas. She was also survived by 77 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; two sisters, Tobitha Gill of DeQueen, Ark. and Mary Magaleen Beckwith of DeRidder; two brothers, Abraham Bailey and J.C. Bailey, both of DeRidder; two sisters-in-law, Bertie Bailey of DeRidder and Pudin West of Humble, Texas and oldest nephew, Kevin Jackson and wife Jones of Providence. Christopher C. Willis Christopher C. Willis, 59, from Pitkin passed from this life on April 23, 2009 in Cravens. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Hixson Funeral Chapel of Leesville. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 28, 2009 beginning at 11 a.m. 9 p.m. at Hixson Funeral Home and Wednesday beginning at 8 a.m. until the time of the service. Ministers officiating will be the Revs. Joey Rudisill, Oliver Dean and Jeff James. Interment will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cravens, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Survivors include his loving wife of 39 years, Belinda Ashworth Willis; two sons, Chris Willis of Rosepine, Timothy Willis and wife Teresa of Topeka, Kan.; one daughter, Jill Willis of Lafayette; three brothers-in-law, Andy Ashworth, of Sicily Island, Gary Ashworth of DeRidder and Jack Ashworth of Oakdale. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy James Willis and Martin L. Willis. May 11, 2009 Doris E. (Brister) Burleson Doris E. (Brister) Burleson passed away with her family by her side on May 8, 2009 at Dubuis Hospital in Alexandria. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Hornbeck, on Monday, May 11, 2009 with Rev. Kevin Roberts officiating. Interment will follow at the Self Cemetery in Hornbeck, Louisiana under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. She is survived by two sons; Ronald Burleson (wife Aimee) of Acworth, Georgia; Johnnie Paul Burleson, Jr (wife Rebecca) of Sugarland, Texas; two daughters, Sheryl Roach (husband David) and Darla Swanson, both of Pineville; and daughter-in-law Rebecca Burleson of The Woodlands, Texas;. "Memaw" is also survived by her ten grandchildren, Ron Burleson, Jay Burleson, Mark Burleson, Amy Burleson D'Ambra, Lisa Burleson, John David Roach, Robbie Swanson, Danny Swanson, Jeremiah Burleson, and Julie Burleson; and eleven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Charles Brister of Shreveport; and her sister, Myrtle Salim of Natchitoches. She is preceded in death by her husband, Retired USN SHCM Johnnie Paul Burleson, Sr., two sons; Barry Ainsley Burleson and Robert Kevin Burleson; a grandson, Paul Allen Roach, her twin sister, Dorothy (Brister) Perry; her parents, Alice Lula and Donald Edward Brister, and Nettie and Charlie Walters, the grandparents who became "Mama and Daddy" to the twins after losing their mother at birth. James Rowland Eagles James Rowland Eagles passed away on May 11, 2009, and Vira Ella Franklin Eagles passed away on November 22, 2009. Rowland was born on December 30, 1923 in Winnfield, LA to Harry Clayton and Olive Shelton Eagles. He grew up in Winnfield with his brother H.C. and sisters Olivia and Edith. Vira was born on September 18, 1921 in Leesville, LA to Thomas and Magnolia McManus Franklin. She grew up in Leesville with her brother Ben and sister Margaret. Rowland and Vira met and fell in love while at LSU. They were married in 1945 in New York City. They had a daughter, Virginia Rose. Rowland and Vira celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary in February 2009. They are survived by their daughter Virginia and their son-in-law David, along with many nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Chapel Hill, NC. Burial will be at the old Leesville Cemetery in Leesville. Donnie Larverl Roshong Funeral services for Donnie Larverl Roshong, 47, of Leesville will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2009 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Bro. Irby Perkins, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Cooper Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Roshong passed away Friday, May 8, 2009 in Natchitoches. He is survived by his wife Jimmie Roshong of Leesville; son and daughter-in-law, Brandon L. and Jessie Roshong of Cravens; daughters, Kaylee Nikol Frazier of Leesville, Ashley Stevens of Rosepine and Elizabeth Dickens of Leesville; his parents Haskel and Melva Roshong of Leesville; two brothers, Dean Roshong and Danny Roshong, both of Leesville and one sister Darlene Roshong of Leesville; five grandchildren, Kelton Roshong, Blaine Roshong, Destiny Stevens, Morgan Stevens and Aiden Powell. May 15, 2009 Trenton Paul Foraker Trenton Paul Foraker, 26 days, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder with burial to follow at Old Cypress Cemetery in DeRidder. Survivors include parents Justine Graver and Jared Foraker of DeRidder; brothers Michael Spence of DeRidder and James Foraker of DeRidder; sister Taylar Spence of DeRidder; grandparents Joyce Foraker of DeRidder, Dennis Williams of Pickering and Charles and Patricia Graver of Leesville;great grandparents Dorothy and Charles Graver of Florida and Gloria Huckabee of New Mexico. Trenton was preceded in death by great grandparents Elsie Foraker and James Foraker. Edith Moses Guidry Edith Moses Guidry, age 83, passed away at 6:10 a.m. on May 13, 2009 at Oak Park Doctors Care in Lake Charles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph W. Guidry of Sulphur, and parents Barney H. Moses and Ruth Austin Moses of DeRidder. Mrs. Guidry was born in DeRidder on December 30, 1925. Survivors include two sons, Daniel R. Guidry and wife Carolyn Hazell Guidry and Gary D. Guidry of Sulphur; two daughters, Sharon Beckcom and husband Mike of Leesville and Marilyn Hampton and husband Greg of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, her twin Ethel Kern of DeRidder and JoAnn Derrough of Hammond. Her funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Hixson- Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be at Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Sulphur. Bessie McCullough Funeral services for Bessie McCullough, 96, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2009, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Pitkin with Revs. John Everret and Hardy Estes officiating. Interment will follow in the Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. McCullough, of Pitkin, passed away May 13, 2009 in St. Frances Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Oberlin. Her husband, M. L. McCullough, her daughter, Pauline Johnson and her parents, Crockett and Mary Ellen Perkins Johnson precedes her in death. Mrs. McCullough is survived by one son, Jimmie McCullough and wife Sybil of Pitkin; three daughters, Elaine Strother of Pitkin, Charlotte Taliaferro and husband Jerry of Pitkin and Frances Aitken and husband Walter of Keller, Texas; 11 grandchildren, Nealon James, Gordon James, Lisa Franklin, Perry Strother, Rene' Johnson, Keith Johnson, Tonya Tilley, Kim Haymon, Rhonda McCullough, Dacia Alexander and Jared Melancon; one sister, Beulah Dennis of Pitkin; 23 great-grandchildren, seven great- great grandchildren. Monroe Sweet Monroe Sweet departed this life May 7, 2009. He leaves to cherish his memories: children Frances Bradberry and R.D. Washington, sister Dorothy Sharp, 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, family and friends. Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Services will be held at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, at 808 Anacoco St. in Leesville. May 16, 2009 Catherine C. Slaydon Funeral services for Catherine C. Slaydon, 76, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville, with Rev. Melton Mitchell, Rev. Steve Lora and Bro. Irby Perkins, Jr. officiating. The burial will follow in the Cooper Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Slaydon passed away on Friday, May 15, 2009 at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her husband Willie M. Slaydon and her son Kenneth W. Slaydon. Mrs. Slaydon is survived by sons, Bobby and wife Linda Slaydon of Leesville, David Slaydon of Leesville and Danny and wife Essie Slaydon of Leesville; daughters, Dot Welch of New Llano and Geraldine and husband Dennis Foster of Rosepine; three brothers, Leo Jr, and wife Ida Liles of Anacoco, Ronald and wife Dena Liles of Jena and Dewey and wife Lecia of Rosepine; sisters, Frances Bassett of Anacoco, Sudie? Rhodes of Leesville and Mary and husband Leroy Williams of Houston, Texas; 10 grandchildren which includes Trina Williams, whom she raised; and 11 great grandchildren. May 18 2009 Ronald Matthew Gill Funeral services for Ronald Matthew Gill, 65, of DeRidder, will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2009, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder, with Rev. Lindsey Burns and Rev. George L. Glass, Jr., officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mr. Gill passed away Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Kolean "Kokie" Johnson Gill of DeRidder,; sister, Patsy Ruth Gill Jarreau of Baker; brothers-and-sisters-in-law, John and Phyllis Johnson, Rickey and Betty Cunningham, all of DeRidder, and Larry and Maggie Afeman of Hinston; mother-in-law, Mrs. Ezell Johnson of DeRidder. Jay Smith Mr. Jay Smith 68, passed away at his residence on May 5, 2009 in Leesville. Formerly of Kittanning, Penn. he had been a resident of Leesville since 1999. He was a Viet Nam Veteran having served two tours of duty. Memorial services will be held with this family at a later date in Worthington, Penn. Local surviors include sister in law: Sandy Smith of Leesville; and Nephew Dirk Smith of Evans. He was also survived by son, Randy Toy of Kittanning; sister, Sally Julus of Worthington, Penn.; brother, Dale Smith of Leechburg, Penn. Local arrangements were under the care of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. May 26, 2009 Dale Alan Cooley Funeral services for Dale Alan Cooley, 46, of Slagle, will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at Antioch Baptist Church in Slagle with Bro. Morris Goins, Dr. Nickolai Alexandrenko and Bro. Durhl Davis officiating. The burial will follow in the Antioch Cemetery in Slagle. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Dale was born May 10, 1963 in Leesville. He passed away on Friday, May 22, 2009, in Chama, New Mexico at the age of 46 years and 12 days. Dale was preceded in death by his father, Carl Cooley. Dale is survived by his mother, Mildred Cooley of Slagle; brothers, Glen Cooley of Slagle, Kenneth Cooley (wife, Annie), of Owens Cross Roads, Ala, David Cooley of Slagle, Leroy Cooley (wife, Dynette) of Anacoco sisters, Shirley Kenyon (husband, Richard) of Grand Prairie, Texas, Marie Ross (husband, Jimmy) of Hornbeck, Patsy Seekins (husband, Fred) of Baton Rouge and Barbara Dalton of Grand Prairie, Texas; two nephews Jeffrey Cooley and Ryan Dalton; six nieces; Tammie Thibodeaux, Kimberly Ross, Kassie Obelleiro, Tessa Patterson, Elaina Cooley, and Rebecca Cooley; one great nephew, Caden Cooley, and one great niece, Madilyn Thibodeaux. Minnie Lou Thompson Funeral services for Minnie Lou Thompson, 72, of Anacoco will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at Cold Springs Baptist Church in Anacoco, with Rev. Jackie Bonds and Rev. Ken Dickerson officiating. The burial will follow in the McInnis Cemetery in Anacoco. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville, Louisiana. Minnie passed away, Sunday, May 24, 2009 at her residence in Anacoco. She was preceded in death by her son Dennis Thompson; brother Elmer McInnis and parents Johnny & Flora McInnis. Mrs. Thompson is survived by her husband of 51 years Donnie Thompson of Anacoco, Louisiana; son Danny G. Thompson (wife Gwen) of Anacoco; daughter Chris D. Clark (husband Kevin) of Hornbeck; brother C.D. McInnis of Anacoco; sister Betty Perkins (husband, Jerald) of Anacoco and grandchildren Shawn Thompson, Christopher Clark and Krystal Clark. May 28, 2009 Zediekiah Davis Sr. Zediekiah Davis Sr., 95, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2009 in Dubius Hospital of Lake Charles. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. George Vincent Gainer, Sr. George Vincent Gainer, Sr., 68 of Leesville passed away Monday, May 25, 2009 in Galveston, Texas. Arrangements are pending with Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. James Daniel Walker A memorial visitation in memory of James Daniel "Danny" Walker, 52, will be held on Friday, May 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the First Pentecostal Church of Leesville for family and friends. Following the visitation there will be a graveside service at the Elisha Memorial Cemetery in Hineston, with Rev. M. C. Green officiating. The visitation and graveside service will be under the direction of the Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. James Daniel "Danny" Walker was born to J.D. and Mary Walker on November 9, 1956 in Leesville. Danny passed away on May 24, 2009, in the presence of his precious family, at Sacramento, Calif. He married the love of his life, Sheila Dousay, on March 10, 1978. Together they had three girls, Merissa, Melissa, and Krista and later "adopted", LeSharon and Crystal who lovingly called him "Papa Bear". Danny was preceded in death by his father, J.D. Walker and his sister, Judith Pechota. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Dousay Walker, daughters Merissa Walker, Melissa Walker Allen, Krista Walker Corbitt, all of Sacramento, Calif., his mother, Mary Walker, and sisters, Dianne Page and Christie Bishop, of Leesville. June 3, 2009 Nathan Thomas Helton Graveside services for Nathan Thomas Helton, infant son of Taylor Helton and Kenneth Tilley, will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 4, 2009, at Antioch Cemetery in Slagle with Rev. Terry Ward officiating. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Nathan was preceded in death by his great grandmother, Ruth Helton; great grandfather, Forrest Tilley and his aunt Wendy Tilley. He is survived by his mom, Taylor Helton of Slagle; father, Kenneth Tilley of Leesville; grandparents, Rodney and Kimberly Helton of Slagle and Wanda Tilley of Leesville; great grandparents, Marshall and Rita Helton of Slagle, Wilmer and Wanda Smith of Leander and Lewis and Ellen Tilley of Walnut Hill; and uncle Ty Helton of Slagle. Stephanie J. Lewing Funeral services for Stephanie J. Lewing, 48, of Hornbeck, will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 4, 2009, at Oak Grove Bible Baptist Church in Hornbeck with Rev. L. E. Robertson and Rev. Steve Lora officiating. The burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Lewing passed away on Monday, June 1, 2009, at her residence in Hornbeck. She was preceded in death by brother Tommy Horton. She is survived by sons, Thomas "Chip" Lewing, Canaan Lewing, and Travis Lewing all of Anacoco; daughters, Angela (husband, Rodney) Smith of Elizabeth, and Amy McNeely of Oakdale; parents Thomas Horton of Canyon Lake, Texas and Verna Ford of Hornbeck; brother John Horton of Vidor, Texas; sister Melissa Horton of Hornbeck; and grandchildren Colton Smith, Ragan Smith and Courtney Lewing. Willie Lee Williams Funeral services for Willie Lee Williams, 88, of Leesville will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 5, 2009, at New Willow Baptist Church in Leesville, with Rev. Harrison Fields officiating. The burial will follow in Leesville Memorial Cemetery with full military honors. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Willie passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2009, in Leesville. Mr. Williams was a twenty year U.S. Army Veteran, serving in War War II, with numerous medals. He was preceded in death by his wife of thirty-nine years, Betty Joe Williams; one daughter, Karen Mills; parents, Sidney Williams and Lula Holmes, and several sisters and brothers. Mr. Williams is survived by his sons, Willie Lee Williams II, Demetrius Williams, Derek Williams, and Kevin Mills, all of Leesville; daughter, Michelle Mills of Little Rock, Ark.; brothers, Herman Richardson of Gary, Ind. and Frazier Richardson of Greenville, Miss.; and sister, Thelma Mason, of New York City, NY. June 4, 2009 Louise Coate Dickson Graveside services for Louise Coate Dickson, 87, of Metairie, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2009 at the Arlington Methodist Cemetery in Arlington, Ala., with Evan Dickson officiating. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Dickson passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at the Woodlands Health Care Center in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years Edwin M. Dickson, Sr.; parents Livingston M. and Sally G. Coate and eight siblings. She is survived by her son Ed (wife, Terry) Dickson, Jr. of Metairie; daughters Sally (husband, Bill) Tilley of Anacoco and Ann (husband, Steve) Spohrer of Baton Rouge; brother John E. Coate of Opine, Alab.; sisters Agnes C. Adkins and Dorothy Hortenstine both of St. Augustine, Fla.; six grandchildren Ned Tilley, Ben Tilley, Jennifer Spohrer, Jill (husband, Ryan) Green, Evan (wife, Liza) Dickson, and Logan Dickson; and two great grandchildren Noah Foster Dickson, and Emma Louise Green. Don B. Finch Don B. Finch , born June 5, 1936, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2009, at 10 a.m. at Hixson Funeral Home Chapel of Leesville with the Rev. Jerry Penfield and Rev. Wallace Palmer officiating. A burial with full military honors will follow in Kilbourne Cemetery in Kilbourne under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Survivors include his loving wife of 29 years, Marie Hitti Finch of Leesville; sons, Ernest Finch of Leesville, William C. Finch of West Virginia, Sidney D. Finch and wife Heather of Maryland; daughter, Donna Armstrong and husband Charlie of Virginia; sisters, Ethelyn Prine and husband Lavelle of Ohio, Marilyn Chandler and husband Thomas of Oklahoma; mother, Lillie Ethel Harper Finch of Ohio; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, William Ernest Finch. Don was a native of Kilbourne, and had been a resident of Leesville since 1990. He proudly served in the United States Army and retired after 21 years of service. He is a Vietnam veteran. Benny Ray Self Benny Ray Self, 72, passed from this life on Monday, June 1, 2009, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. His funeral service will be held today, Thursday, June 4, 2009, at 10 a.m. at Hixson Funeral Home Chapel of Leesville with Pastor Les Comeaux officiating. Burial will follow in Self Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Survivors include his son, Bryan Self of Anacoco; step-mother, Vera Self and brother, Danny Self of Hornbeck. He was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Gregory. June 5, 2009 Mr. George S. Johnson, Jr., of Leesville, passed May 30, 2009 at the Lakewood Quarters Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Baton Rouge. June 8, 2009 Geraldine Bush Funeral services for Geraldine Bush, 88, will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 6, 2009 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, with Dr. Glen Cooley and A.L. Hunter officiating. Burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery in Anacoco. She passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Christus Schumpert Health Care System in Shreveport after a lengthy illness. Geraldine was born April 21, 1921, to Haywood and Mary McElveen. Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Bush, three brothers and three sisters. Geraldine is survived by her daughter, Debra Bush of Shreveport; two sisters Eunice Kay and Jackie Jackson of Anacoco. Leola Liles Glaspy Graveside services for Leola Liles Glaspy of Burnet, Texas, will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, June 8, 2009, at Beech Grove Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Glaspy was born in Vernon Parish May 8, 1926, the daughter of John and Mable Harvey Liles. She entered eternal rest Friday, June 5, 2009 in Burnet, Texas. She moved to Houston, Texas at a young age. She worked as a welder during WWII. Mrs. Glaspy was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, John Milton Liles. She is survived by one daughter, Doris Ann Willis of Anacoco; one son, Mike Glaspy and wife Cheryl of Burnet, Texas; one granddaughter, Pam Bass and husband Mike of Kountze, Texas; two grandsons, Benny Willis and wife Terri of Anacoco, and Clay Glaspy and wife Melissa of Burnet, Texas; four great- grandsons, Jared Willis of Anacoco, James Glaspy of Burnet, Phillip Romero of Little Rock, Ark., and Brannan Romero of Anacoco; eight great-granddaughters, Alexis Willis of Anacoco, Devan Ambrose and husband Randy of Lumberton, Texas, Randi Bass of Lumberton, Texas, Tennille Hill and husband Chris of Little Rock, Ark., Crystal Terry and husband Lewis of Leesville, Michelle Romero of Anacoco, Madison Krakker and Haley Krakker of Burnet, Texas; three great-great granddaughters, Nevaeh Hill of Little Rock, Kacie Terry of Leesville, and Emma Jones of Lumberton; three great-great grandsons, Garrett Hill of Little Rock, Preston Ambrose and Landon Ambrose of Lumberton; one sister, Louise and husband Rev. Ted Broadway, Sr. of Channelview, Texas; one sister- in-law, Tommy Jean Liles of Lexington, Texas. June 9, 2009 David Potter David Potter, 61, passed away June 4, 2009 at his residence in Leesville. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. June 10, 2009 Sandra Sue Kealaula Sandra Sue Kealaula, 66, passed from this life on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at her residence at Leesville. Funeral services will be held at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 2 p.m. Minister officiating will be Jerry L. Jeane. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Survivors include one daughter, Cynthia "Cindy" Midkiff and husband Clay; two sons, Herman Kealaula and fianc?Sarah and Jack Kealaula, Jr. all of Leesville; eight grandchildren and two very dear friends, Linda "Mamma Cruz" and Joy Roberts. Morley Lester Strutton Funeral services for Morley Lester Strutton, of Leesville will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 12, 2009 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Bro. Dean Seabourn and Bro. Rickey Kay officiating. The burial will follow in the Toledo Bend Christian Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Morley Lester Strutton was born on July 14, 1921 to Grace E. Strutton and Joseph "Ben" Benjamin Strutton. He passed away on June 6, 2009 at the age of 87 years. He married on August 3, 1942 to Geraldine F. Brooks and was married for 66 years; born to them are two daughters, Kathlyn Carol (husband, Robert) Poteet of Florien, and Rene Rose (husband, Lonnie) Pardue of Leesville. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942-1945 in five battles in World War II. He is survived by his wife Geraldine Strutton, two daughters, eight grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren, two great great grandsons. June 16, 2009 Brookelynn Rae Dawn Boone Funeral services for Brookelynn Rae Dawn Boone, infant daughter of Brian Boone and Valarie Neel, of Leesville, will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Brookelynn was born on June 1, 2009 and passed away at her home in Leesville on Saturday, June 13, 2009. She is joining in Heaven her great grandparents Travis Moore and Holly R. Morford; uncle John Eisenmann; and great uncles Kyle Moore and Danny Vallery. She is survived by her parents Brian Boone and Valarie Neel; sisters Brianna Boone and Katelynn Boone; grandparents Kim Vallery, Holly Morford, Joe Carter and Stevie Fowler; great grandmothers Cecelia Moore and Mary Michaels; aunts Courtney Deem, Dollie Boone and Shelly Morford; great aunts Tammy Vallery and Doris Cummings; great uncles Milton, Randy, and Ronnie Vallery; cousins Zoe Deem, Kylen Orme, and Zayden Orme. Lois Garbo Clark Price Mrs. Lois Garbo Clark Price, 80, a resident of High Point, N.C. and a faithful witness for the Lord, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother was called home to be with the Lord on Friday May 29, 2009. She was born August 16, 1928 in Birmingham, Ala., a daughter of Lon and Mabel Clark. She graduated in 1946 from Leesville High School in Leesville. Mrs. Price was preceded in death by her parents and in 2003 by her son, Thomas Ira Price. On August 17, 1947 she was married to Wilmer Price who survives of the home. Surviving in addition to her husband are six daughters, Karen Price Ransdell of Creedmoor, Sharon Price Miller and husband Louie of Seagrove, Deborah Price Heaton Thomas and husband Dan of Lexington, Mary Price Snyder and fianc?oseph Clement of Jamestown, Ruth Price Tucker and husband Jeff of Butner, Elizabeth Price Gore Jordan and Husband Darrin of High Point; two half-brothers, Thomas Hepworth Clark of High Point, Roy Daniel Johnson of California; former daughter-in-laws, Kim Halverson Price of Kansas, Carol Bull Price of Marion; former son-in-laws, Michael Snyder of High Point, Brian Gore of Alabama; two honorary daughters, Iris Boswell of Jamestown, Crystal Tucker Bullis of High Point; 14 grandchildren, Jason Allen Heaton, Jodi Price Child, Joseph Smith Ransdell II, Matthew Martin Miller, Jessica Snyder Lynch, Justin Michael Snyder, Andrew Clark Gore, Carrie Jordan Reynolds, Zachary Lewis Tucker, Jonathan Price Ransdell, Adam Franklin Gore, Daniel Jacob Tucker, Hannah Grace Jordan, Sarah Faith Jordan; Great- Grandchildren, Holly Marie Lynch, Allison Rachel Child, Hunter Alexander Reynolds; soon to be great grandson, John Thomas Child and an expected great grandchild, baby Lynch. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Sechrest Funeral Chapel, 1301 East Lexington Ave., conducted by Rev. Steve Smith. Interment followed in Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery. June 18, 2009 Nathan Johnson Funeral services for Nathan Johnson will be at 10 a.m., Friday, June 19, 2009, in the Humble Baptist Church of Elizabeth with the Reverends Michael Evans and B. G. Dyess officiating. Committal services will follow in the Willis Flat Cemetery under the guidance of White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale. Mr. Johnson, 88, of Pitkin, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, in the Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital. He was born on May 3, 1921, in Glenmora to the union of William Johnson and Rozittie Strother Johnson. Mr. Johnson also served his country in World War II for 41 months in the Asiatic Pacific Campaign and others. His wife, Lovie Maricle Johnson; parents, William and Rozittie Johnson; seven brothers, Melvin, Clayborne, Elzie, Robert, James, McKinley and Vernon; and four sisters, Mattie McDaniel, Ellie Ashworth, Ella Johnson and Ethel Johnson preceded him in death. He leaves behind his loving family to cherish his memory, his daughter, Dorothy Lynn Perkins, and husband, Kelly; grandson, Dean Perkins; granddaughter, Kendra Bailey and husband, Charnel; five great grandchildren, Coy Bailey, Cash Bailey, Kaleb Perkins, Jonathan Perkins and Alexis Perkins. June 19, 2009 Amanda Prator Davis Funeral services for Amanda Prator Davis will be held at noon Saturday, June 20 in the Chapel of Smart and Son Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. Raymond Rainwater officiating with burial to follow in the Brister Cemetery. Davis passed away in her residence in DeRidder June 16. Born in Moab, Utah Amanda has lived around Rosepine most of her life. Survivors are her husband Hiram "Teddy" Davis of DeRidder; one son, Damon Griffin; two daughters, Charisma Griffin and Katie Griffin; one stepdaughter Lillian Grisham; brother Ted Prator of Leesville; sister, Samantha Rainwater of DeRidder; mother and stepfather Tammie and Joe Cryer of Leesville; and her maternal grandparents Lee and Jessie Walker of New Llano. She was preceded in death by her father Ted Prator. Dale W. Marcus Funeral services for Dale W. Marcus, 63, of Anacoco will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 21, 2009 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Bro. Bobby Shirley officiating. The burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. Marcus passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2009 in Lufkin, Texas. He is survived by his sons Todd Marcus, Chad Marcus and Eric Marcus all of Kosse, Texas; brother Dan Marcus of Lufkin, Texas; and grandson Aden Marcus. Betty Sue Terry Funeral services for Betty Sue Terry, 72, of Leesville, will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 20, 2009 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. John Burns officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery in Leesville. Mrs. Terry passed away on June 17, 2009 at the Woodlands Health Care Center in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Lorene Long; brothers Speedy Long and Cotton Long and sisters Mary Hill, Ida Brumlon, Joann Boatcallie and Evelyn Barker. She is survived by son Joe Gibbs of Leesville; daughters Deborah Peavy of New Llano and Billie Lovato of Colorado Springs, Colo.; brothers Jerry Long of Montgomery, Texas, Cliff Long of Austin, Texas, and Anthony "Jack" Long of Willis, Texas; sister Nora Long of Leesville; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. June 25, 2009 Debora Ann Robertson Funeral services for Debora Ann Robertson will be held on Friday, June 26, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Hornbeck with the Rev. Joey Williams and Rev. Bill Hines officiating. Burial will follow in the Antioch Cemetery in Slagle under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Verla Hewitt Robertson. Survivors are one brother, Thomas Sconce of Oklahoma City, Okla.; four aunts, Billie Dowden, Bonnie Holifield, Ruby Faulk and Ruth Woodle all of Leesville. June 26, 2009 Ron Dowden Funeral services for Ron Dowden, 60, of Beaumont, Texas will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 27, 2009 at the Good Hope Baptist Church in Anacoco with Rev. Les Comeaux and Rev. Wallace Palmer officiating. The burial will follow in the Good Hope Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. Dowden passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 in Beaumont, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents Louie David and Dorothy Dowden. He is survived by his wife of twenty years Nelda Shavers Dowden of Beaumont, Texas; son James David Dowden of Haughton; daughters Tracey (husband, Rick) Meyer of Cabot, Ark., Terrie (husband, Carter) Godwin of Beaumont; Paula (husband, Kevin) DeHart of Silsbee, Texas and Amy (husband, Chris) ?Coco of Austin, Texas; brother Buddy (wife, Judy) Dowden of Anacoco; sisters Linda A. Dowden of Canton, Miss., Kathy D. (husband, Charles) Addison of Anacoco and Pam D. (husband, Rod) Perkins of Ozark, Ark.; and 11 grandchildren. June 30, 2009 George Franklin Funeral services for Mr. George Franklin will be held at 9 a.m., Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Hornbeck United Pentecostal Church in Hornbeck with Bro. Steve Lora officiating. Burial will follow in the Self Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. Franklin, 60, died Sunday, June 28, 2009 at Anderson's Hospital. Survivors include wife, Betty Franklin of Decatur; four daughters: Ann Cook and husband John of Webster, Fla., Lisa Martin and husband David of Hornbeck, Anna Saylers of Simms, Texas and Rebecca Lawrence and husband Otis of Hornbeck; three sons: Ben Rainer and wife Joan of Dekalb, Texas, Robert Rainer of Holopaw, Fla. and Charles Rainer and wife Jennifer of Simms, Texas; two sisters and seven brothers; two grandchildren, one great grandchild. Mr. Franklin was preceded in death by one grandson, Steven Franklin and parents, James and Venus Franklin. Dessia Goodwin Dessia Goodwin, 86, of Vidor, Texas died Monday, June 15, 2009 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Pine Forest Baptist Church in Vidor, Texas under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, Texas with graveside services at 11 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2009 at Hicks Pentecostal Cemetery in Hicks. Dessia was preceded in death by her husband and father of her children Ralph Burnis Hall and her husband Paw Neal Goodwin; son Jerald D. Hall and his wife illis Norwood; sisters Annie Bell Burns, Ethel Bass, Odessa Lea, Reddie Wellman and Beatrice Williams. She is survived by her sons Maurice Hall and wife Peggy of Lubbock, Texas, Wayne Hall and wife Jerry Lynn of Lumberton, Texas and Glen Hall and wife Kay of Buna, Texas; daughter Anetia Merrell and husband Ronald of Vidor, Texas; daughter-in-law Linda Hall of Orange, Texas; 22 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren, nine great-great grandchildren, and two great-great-great grandchildren. Robert Pompeo "Bob" Teta Sgt. 1st Class Robert Pompeo "Bob" Teta (USA Ret), 71, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was born on October 14, 1937 in Troy, New York, to Anthony and Lucy (Lacivita) Teta. He married Mary Jolene Phillips of McCurtain, Okla., on October 30, 1965 in Ft. Smith, Ark. He devoted his life to the service of his country, spending 24 years in the United States Army. Bob is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Phillips Teta, of Leesville; sons Robert Phillips Teta and his wife Tona of Garland, Texas and CPT (P) Richard Palmer Teta and his wife Leah of Ft. Campbell, Kent.; grandchildren Jesse Jones, Nicholas Teta, Amelia Teta and Jesse Jones; step-grandchildren Jake, Tyler and Miranda Bradley; brothers Anthony "Chick" Teta and Phillip "Butch" Teta of Troy, New York and Nicholas "Nicky" Teta of Newton, Penn.; and sisters Nancy Ishkanian and Lucy Smyth, also of Troy. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Rocco "Rocky" Teta and Johnny Teta and sisters Dorothy Stone and Mary King. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 2 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Leesville. The Rite of Committal and interment with full military honors will occur at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 3 in Miner's Memorial Cemetery in McCurtain, Okla. The funeral services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Lucinda "Cindy" Williamson Funeral services for Lucinda "Cindy" Williamson, 27, of Pitkin, will be held at 4 p.m., today, June 30, 2009, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder, with Rev. Robbie Free officiating. Burial will follow in Johnson-Bailey Cemetery in Providence Community, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Ms. Williamson passed away Saturday, June 27, 2009, from injuries received in an automobile accident. "Cindy" is survived by son, Kaleb Musselwhite and daughter Makenzy Musselwhite, both of Pitkin; brothers, Mat Williamson of N.C., Blaine Williamson, Ruben Williamson and Rockey Williamson, all of Rosepine and William "Bobby" Williamson of Sandyhill; sisters, Francis "Sissy" McDuffy of Cravens and Shannon Pitre of Rosepine; step-father, Jerald Lockhart of Rosepine; and father, Joseph Williamson of N.C. July 2, 2009 Richard L. Moore Richard L. Moore 84, of Lake Charles, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009 in a local hospital. Mr. Moore was born and raised in Leesville. Mr. Moore proudly served in the United States Army during World War II and was awarded two purple hearts. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Gladys Moore; one brother, Randolph Moore; and grandson, Dr. Eric D. Moore. Leaving to cherish his memory are his wife of 62 years, Ophia M. Moore; one son, Richard D. Moore and wife Debbie of Plano, Texas; and one granddaughter, Lindsay Minier and husband Paul of Richmond, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Minister will be the Rev. Edgar Evans. Burial will be in the Leesville Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. July 8, 2009 Myrtle S. Palmer Private graveside services for Mrs. Myrtle S. Palmer will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2009 in the Leesville Cemetery with the Rev. Wallace Palmer officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Palmer passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2009 in Rosepine at 91. She was a 1939 graduate of the Medical College of Virginia and after graduation joined the U.S. Army where she served from 1940 -1944 as an Army Nurse during WW II. Preceding her in death was her husband, Benson "Lyons" Palmer; her parents; and great-grandson Christopher Pate. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law Benson Palmer Jr. and Patricia of The Villages, Fla.; brother Louis Smith of Dannville, Va.; one sister, Virginia Eager; three grandchildren, Malissa Pate, Mandy Mossman and Benson Palmer III; five great-grandchildren Ashley, Casey, Christopher Pate, Tony West and Logan Mossman. July 9, 2009 James Fred Bricker James Fred Bricker, a native of Leesville, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at the age of 85. He proudly served his country during World War II, landing on Omaha Beach in the D-Day invasion of Normandy. He is preceded in death by his son, James Henry Bricker and his grandson, Jon Creighton Congemi. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Alphia "Penny" Bricker; his daughter, Joyce Bricker Congemi Gilleece; and his granddaughter Kellen Congemi Macatee. Service will be held at Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville at 1 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2009 with the Reverend Jimmie Evans III officiating and burial at Pine Hill Baptist Church. Delma Pearl Ingalls Tyrrell Delma Pearl Ingalls Tyrrell, 75, departed this life on July 7, 2009 at 11:08 a.m., while surrounded by loved ones at her Leesville home. Tyrrell was born in Port Arthur, Texas on July 26, 1933 and grew up in central Louisiana. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday July 9 at Laurel Hill Baptist Church in Leesville. The burial will follow in the Laurel Hill cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral of Leesville. Tyrrell was preceded in death by her parents, George and Pearl Ingalls, and her granddaughter Kristin Jones. Those left to cherish Tyrrell's memory include her husband of 57 years, Mr. Tom Tyrrell, Sr.; her three children and their spouses, Col. Tom Tyrrell, Jr. and his wife Debbie, Cheryl Jarrell and her husband Leo, and Terri Tyrrell; grandchildren, James Hawkins, Jonathan Tyrrell and wife Julia, Kenneth Tyrrell, Chelsea Wilson and husband Grant, Laura Tyrrell, Jessica Devane, and Anthony Ingalls; three younger siblings, Jerrell Ingalls, Marion Ingalls, and Selma Dugas. J.L. "Red" Smith Sr. Funeral services for J.L. "Red" Smith Sr., of Anacoco will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Wallace Palmer and D.R. Davis officiating. The burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. Smith passed away on Monday, July 6, 2009 at his residence in Anacoco. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Ruby Smith of Anacoco; children, Lynda Williamson of Westlake, Fredia Nelson and husband Tim, of Anacoco, Charles Smith of Mattapoisett, Mass., Sherman Smith and wife Laura of Annapolis, Md.; daughter-in-law, Michele Smith of Searchlight, Nev.; two sisters, Denzel McLain of Lehi, Utah and Loretta Loftin of Rosepine; grandchildren, Casey and Rory Williamson, Dana Zimmerman, Christina Zambrano, Tim Nelson, Zachary, Chris? and Joe Smith, Amanda Peno, Jared Smith, and Jake Bolton; and one great-granddaughter Cera Zimmerman. He was preceded in death by his father Sim Smith, mother Myrtie Allen, son J. L. "Sonny" Smith, grandson Jason Smith and brother Anson D. Smith. July 10, 2009 James Irue Bakat James Irue Bakat, "PaPa," 87, of Cleveland, Texas was born August 30, 1921 in Hornbeck. Mr. Bakat passed away Thursday, July 2, 2009 in Humble, Texas. His parents were John Joseph Bakat and Nellie B Stark who preceded him in death along with his sister, Allene Blackburn and his brother, Paul Stark. He is survived by his loving wife, Murl Bakat; sons, Johnny Bakat and wife, Kathy and Leslie Bakat; sister, Joeline Robinson; grandchild, Marcy Bakat. Bro. Joe Bazar officiated funeral services held 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at First Baptist Church, Cleveland, Texas with interment at Pace Stancil Memorial Rest Gardens Cemetery. Curtis Dean Morris On July 8, 2009, Curtis Dean Morris, beloved husband of Lynne Morris (nee Stephenson); loving father of Chris Morris and Callie Morris; devoted son of Alma Fluker and her husband Richard; cherished grandson of "Granny" Della Wallace; dear brother of Eugene Morris, Ginger Andrew and Jennifer Phillips passed away. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Sunday July 12, 2009 at the Church at Severn Run. July 13, 2009 Stancil Lafate Cleveland Stancil Lafate Cleveland, 70, passed from this life on July 9, 2009 surrounded by his family and loved ones. Stancil was born in Leesville, on June 12, 1939 and was a lifelong resident of the Leesville, Vernon Parish area. He was preceded in death by his father, Stancil Green Cleveland; his mother, Mable Massey Kilmon and one brother, Donald Ray "Buddy" Cleveland. Left to treasure his memory are his loving wife of 52 years, Joy Cleveland; his daughters and families, Tammy and Larry Littleton, Sherry and Casey Lynn Cryer, Rita Cleveland, Mary and Eddie Thomas, Vickie and Fred Sketoe and Stacie and Darron Craft; and his sister, Patsy Ruth Hicks. He was blessed with seven beautiful grandchildren, Larryn and Kevin Bradford, Dakota and Tammy Cryer, Gett and Samantha Thomas, Tanner and Raelee Craft and Vivian Rose Sketoe. He also had two precious great-grandchildren, Shelbee Bradford and Tyler Cryer. A private graveside service was held on July 10, 2009 at 4 p.m. at Cooper Cemetery. Floyce Bates Harrell Floyce Bates Harrell, 87, of Kentwood, passed away at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2009 at her residence. Mrs. Harrell was born Jan. 11, 1922 in Amite County, the daughter of Calvin Monroe and Molly Frances Fluker Bates. Memorial services were held Saturday, July 11 at Osyka Baptist Church under the direction of Revs. Milton Kliesch, Merlin McCon and Amos Ezell. Interment followed in the Osyka Cemetery under the direction of McNeely Funeral Home. She was survived by three daughters, Helen Louise Ezell and her husband Amos of Leesville, Bennie Mae Ezell and her husband Claudus of Walker, Julia Anna "Judy" Jett and her husband John, of Hornbeck; 12 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ben Harrell; two sons, Ben Junior Harrell and Robert Wiley Harrell; granddaughter, Mary Anna Harrell; daughter-in-law, Joyce Harrell Felder; three brothers, Claude L. Bates, James Calvin "JC" Bates and Sitman Stewart Bates; and two sisters, Bertha Jane Bates and Daisy Belle Varnado. Blanche Dorothy Jinks Blanche Dorothy Jinks 90, passed from this life on July 10, 2009 in Burr Ferry. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Slagle, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 13, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel. Survivors include her three sons; Jimmy and Sharon Jinks of Anacoco; Tommy and Leada Jinks of Anacoco; Bert and Brenda Jinks of Hicks; two daughters, Barbara and Rodger Shoemate of Clute, Texas and Fran and Jerry Ritter of Burr Ferry. She had a host of grand and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, J.B. Jinks and a grandson Joseph Jinks. Stephen C. LaCaze Stephen C. LaCaze, 82, of Tullahoma, Tenn. died Friday, July 10, 2009 at Harton Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Pitkin and the son of the late Monroe and Pauline LaCaze. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Ann Broster Lacaze and a brother James L. LaCaze. He retired from active duty having served with both the United States Army and Navy. He is survived by his sisters Ernestine L Barrington of Pitkin, Cathy L Thompson of Boyce, Carolyn L Gill of DeRidder, Charlene (James) Doxey of Pitkin and Darlene (Earl) Scarber of Houston, Texas; a brother Robert (Becky) LaCaze of Pitkin; and a brother-in-law, Roy Broster of Tullahoma. Mr. LaCaze's wish was to be cremated and entombed alongside his wife in the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with private services at a later date. Tullahoma Funeral Home is in charge arrangements. William C. "Bill" Partin, Jr. Funeral services for William C. "Bill" Partin, Jr., 65, of Simpson were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 11, 2009 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Carol Adams officiating. The burial followed in the Welcome Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Partin passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at his residence in Simpson. He is survived by his sons, Paul Wagner of Jackson, Miss. and Billy Partin of Simpson; daughters, Rose Perkins of Anacoco, and Melissa Brookins of Katy, Texas; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his brothers Myron Wayne Partin, Glenn Stewart and Milton Ray Partin. Dr. James H. Shade Funeral services for Dr. James H. Shade, Jr., 79, of Leesville will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Leesville with Rev. Joseph W. Garner officiating. The burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery. Funeral services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Dr. Shade passed away on Friday, July 10, 2009 at the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was born in Picayune, Miss. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Margaret Shade of Leesville; son, James H. Shade, III of New Orleans; brother, Gene H. ( wife, Linda) Shade of Nashville, Tenn.; sisters, Othella Anderson of Houston, Texas, Gloria (husband, Thurman, Jr.) Prescott of Durham, N.C., J. LaVerne Coney of Leesville and Parthenia Douglas-Beal of Leesville. Thurston L. Williams Thurston L. Williams, 60, of New Llano passed away Saturday, July 4 in his residence. He retired from the US Army. There was a viewing Friday, July 10, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. The funeral service will be held in Chicago, Ill. at a later date. July 14, 2009 Mrs. Dorothy Murphy Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Murphy will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2009 in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with the Rev. Malcolm Jeane and M.C. Green officiating. Burial will follow in the East Leesville Pentecostal Cemetery under the direction of Hixson of Leesville. Mrs. Murphy, 89 , passed away on Monday, July 13, 2009 in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Charlie F. Murphy; daughter, Dottie Lou Murphy; and son, Charles Murphy. Survivors are daughters and sons-in-law Sue Ann Ratliff and husband Larry of Monticello, Ken.; Ruthie Jones and husband Thomas of Hemphill, Texas; Linda Vincent and husband Maxie of Leesville; nine grandchildren; and host of great grandchildren. Archie Walter Wilbert, Jr. Funeral services for Archie Walter Wilbert, Jr., 78, of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 16, 2009 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Bro. Andy Addison and Rev. Buddy Airhart officiating. The burial will follow in the Beech Grove Cemetery in Anacoco with full military honors. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. Wilbert passed away at his residence in Leesville on Monday, July 13. He was born in Burlington, Vt. He retired from the US Army as a SFC, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War and Korean Conflict. Florence Wilbert He is survived by his wife Florence Wilbert of Leesville; son Dennis Lee Wilbert of Burlington, Vt.; step-sons, David Marshall of Kingman, Ariz., Brian Marshall of Leesville, Kenneth Marshall of New Ipswich, NH and Mark Keefe of Leesville; mother Florence Burleson of Richmond, Vt.; brother Richard A. Wilbert of Burlington, Vt.; two step grandchildren, Chandler and Andrew Marshall; and special friends Jimmy and Robin Craft, Jr. and their children, Josh and Miranda. He was preceded in death by his father, Archie W. Wilbert, Sr. and his brother Steven Burleson. July 17, 2009 Joyce Lea Emerson Joyce Lea Emerson, 59, passed from this life on July 15, 2009 at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport. Survivors include her husband, Charles R. Emerson, Sr. of Leesville; daughters, Erainna Winnett and husband Charles, their children, Ashley and Amber Winnett, all of Colbert, Ok.; Anita Lawrence and husband Frank, their children, Brittany and Blake Wilber; sons, Raymond Bright, his son, Ashton Bright, Charles Emerson, Jr. and wife Amanda, their children, Charles Emerson, III, Whitley Emerson, Dillin Emerson; Brad Emerson and wife Stephanie; brothers, Roger Martinez, Johnny Martinez, James Martinez, and Malcolm Martinez; sisters, JoAnn McFatter and Shirley Jones, all of Leesville. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 10 a.m. at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Ministers officiating will be the Revs. Millard Monk and Walter Collins. Burial will follow in Oak Forest Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Jerry Dewayne Ensley II Graveside services for Jerry Dewayne Ensley II infant son of Lillie Warren and Jerry Dewayne Ensley Jr. will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Lola C. Smith Funeral services for Lola C. Smith, 93, ?of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2009 at the Canaan Baptist Church in Leesville with Bro. Jeff James and Bro. Buddy Airhart officiating. The burial will follow in the Canaan Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. She is survived by her sons, Charles D. Cudd of Las Vegas, Nev., Gene E. Cudd of Leesville, Ronald S. Cudd of Alvin, Texas and Bobby L. Cudd (wife, Evelyn) of DeRidder; daughter Lynda (husband, Larry) Laurent of Leesville; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents David and Emaline Dykes Martin; husband Thomas E. Smith, two brothers and one sister. Wanda Louise Wheeler Funeral services for Wanda Louise Wheeler, 85, will be held at 4 p.m., today, July 16, 2009 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Bro. Damon Plummer officiating. The burial will follow in the Pine Island Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Wheeler was born July 8, 1924 in Miamisburg, Ohio. Wanda went to be with the Lord at 3 p.m. at home with family, on July 12, 2009. She is survived by daughters, Gretchen (Roberts) Roshong and husband Leslie, Tenita (Roberts) Summers and husband Larry, all of Leesville and Lugene (Wheeler) Qualls and husband Wayne of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sons Jerry Wheeler and Randy Wheeler of Leesville; brother Thomas Graham; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Pearl Beck Graham, her husband Arland Wheeler; son Marshall Roberts; grandchildren Vivian James, Trinity Martin and Nicole Roberts; and great grandchild Jesse James. July 20, 2009 Dewayne Charles Shaffett Funeral services for Dewayne Charles Shaffett will be at 2 p.m., today, July 19, 2009, in the Glade Branch Baptist Church in Pitkin with the Reverend J. Russell DeVore officiating. Committal services will follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery under the guidance of White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale. Dewayne, 58, entered eternal rest on Friday, July 17, 2009. He was born on March 14, 1951, in Deridder to the union of Eugene Howard Shaffett and Alice M. Mullen Shaffett. His parents precede him in death. He leaves behind his loving family to cherish his memory, one brother, Wilmer Larry Shaffett and wife, Betty of Pitkin; one sister, Bonnie S. Johnson of Pitkin; one niece, Sheryl Fontenot and husband, Craig. July 22, 2009 Shirley Mulvihill Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Mulvihill will be at 2 p.m. Thursday July, 23 in the Chapel of Smart and Son Funeral Home with Father Kenneth Michells officiating, burial will be in Forest Lawn Cem., Leesville. Mrs. Mulvihill 74 passed away in Rosepine Monday July 20, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband Michael Mulvihill and her brothers William Brickley and Bert Layton. Survivors are her sons, David and his wife Debra Czudek of Rosepine and Carl and his wife Cathy Czudek of Leesville; brothers, Gary Layton, Larry Layton and Curtis Layton all of Jupiter Fla. and Douglas Layton of S. C.;one sister; Thelma Grob of Pittsburgh, Penn.; along with six grandchildren, David Czudek, Jr. Susan Czudek, Brandon Ramey, Michael Czudek, Brittany LaCaze and Wesley Czudek; and five great grandchildren, Bryson, Ariana, Summer, Harlie and Kaden. July 24, 2009 Orvan Dixon Orvan Dixon, 90, passed from this life on July 22, 2009 at his residence in Anacoco. Survivors include his three sons, Orval Duane Dixon and Prentiss R. Dixon "Poo Bear," both of Anacoco and John D. Dixon and wife Theresa of Haughton; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Neil Simmons of Kurthuwood and brother, Clarence Dixon of St. Mary's Ohio. He was preceded by his wife Gladys McDonald Dixon. He proudly served in the United States Army during WW II. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2009, 11 a.m. at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with the Rev. Wallace Palmer officiating. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery, Anacoco under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Bobby Lovell Dowden Services for Bobby Lovell Dowden will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at First United Pentecostal Church in Hicks. Burial will be in First United Pentecostal Cemetery, Hicks under the direction of Escude Funeral Home of Simmesport. Bobby Lovell Dowden, 45, of Simmesport, passed away at Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria July 21, 2009. He is preceded in death by his father, Bobby Gene Dowden. Survivors include his wife, Jenny McInnis Dowden of Simmesport; two daughters, Megan Dowden and Hanna Dowden of Simmesport; son, Dalton Dowden of Simmesport; granddaughter, Natalie Theriot of Simmesport; mother, Janice Hagan Kennedy of Simmesport; stepfather, Kenneth Easley of Simmesport; sister, Denise Fabre' of Laranger; two brothers, Greg Dowden of Fifth Ward and Terry Dowden of Moreauville. July 27, 2009 Hilton W. Coburn Funeral services for "Shorty" Hilton W. Coburn, 76, of Leesville will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. D. R. Davis officiating. The burial will follow in the Castor Cemetery in Leesville, LA, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Shorty was born March 7, 1933 in Florien, LA. Mr. Coburn passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at The Woodlands Healthcare Center in Leesville, LA. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruby Jane Coburn and his parents Newman and Mary Coburn. He is survived by his son Richard Wesley Coburn of Leesville, LA and his brother James Gilbert Coburn of San Antonio, TX. Fannie Brewer Jackson Funeral services for Fannie Brewer Jackson, 91, of Simpson will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at the Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Leesville. The burial will follow in the Brewer Smith Cemetery in Simpson. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Fannie was born February 6, 1916 in Simpson. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Louis S. Brewer and also her second husband Woodrow Jackson. She is survived by his son Louis "L.C." Brewer of Simpson; sister, Corina Whigginton of Port Arthur, Texas; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. July 29, 2009 Martin Travis Carroll Funeral services for Mr. Martin Travis Carroll will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 2009 in Glade Branch Baptist Church, Pitkin. Interment will follow in Blackjack Cemetery, Pitkin under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Pitkin. Mr. Carroll, 66, of Pitkin, entered eternal rest on Monday, July 27, 2009 in his residence. Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory include his four sons, David Anthony Carroll of Pitkin, Samuel Dewayne Carroll and his wife, Anne of Lacey, Washington, Marty William Carroll and Shannon Ray Carroll, both of Pitkin; two daughters, Pamela Denise Erwin and her husband, Bobby of New Orleans and Leisha Faye Spriggs and her husband, Kenneth of Oakdale; one brother, Gervis Richmond and his wife, Helen of Hamilton, Texas; three sisters, Esther Burr of Mansfield, Nola Faye Johnson and her husband, Harlis of Pitkin and Diana Gayle Elliott of Leesville; fourteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Johnnie D. Coates Johnnie D. Coates, 60, of Forrest City, formally of Leesville, died Monday July 27, 2009 in Forrest City. He is survived by wife, Orlean Coates, three sons, Johnny Coates of Slagle, Darrell Coates of Quitman, Ark., and Jeffery Coates of Bigelow, Ark.; two step sons Adam Gigliano of Crowley, Texas and Wayne Hagan of Forrest City; one daughter Christy Keown of Westor; two brothers Dewayne Coates of Pineville, and Ronnie Coates of North Carolina; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday July 30, at the Moro Pentecostal Church under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Moro, Ark. O. E. White O. E. White, 81, a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather went home to be with the Lord on July 27, 2009 in Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. His funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2009, 10 a.m. at Prewitt's Chapel in Hornbeck. Burial will be in Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. He was born in Winnsboro on October 14, 1927 to John "Pete" White and Carrie Russell White, one of 10 children. He was raised by his sister Aline and her husband Boice Guimbellot after the loss of his mother and father at an early age. He proudly served in the United States Air Force Survivors include one daughter, Judith Ann McDermott and husband Pat of Colleyville, Texas; granddaughter, Melissa Rae Wilkerson and husband Bill of Leesville; two great granddaughters, Lindsay Elise Wilkerson and Piper Perry Wilkerson both of Leesville; one sister, Sallie Mae Guimbellot of Winnsboro. On December 31, 1994, O.E. was preceded in death by his loving wife, after being married for almost 60 years, Myrtle Judith Masters White. He was also preceded in death by his sisters and brothers. July 30, 2009 William Darrell Bailey Funeral services for William Darrell Bailey, 35, of Rosepine, will be held at 10 a.m. at the Rosepine High School Gymnasium in Rosepine with the Rev. Arlen Smith officiating. Burial will be in Marlow Cemetery in Pitkin. William was born in DeRidder on November 22, 1973 to Melvin and Joyce Bailey. William is survived by his father, Melvin Bailey and spouse, Terrell of DeRidder; mother, Joyce Bailey of DeRidder; wife: Robin Lynn Bailey of Rosepine, son, George Bailey of Rosepine; daughter, Brittany Bailey of Rosepine; stepbrother, Blake Campbell of DeRidder; sisters, Brooke Bailey of DeRidder, Cheyenne Bailey of Alabama, Crystal Bailey of Alabama; stepsister, Amber Barrett of Dry Creek; niece, Bailey Miller of DeRidder; and nephew, Koltyn Barrett of Dry Creek. William was preceded in death by his brother, George Edward Bailey. David Lumas Holaway Funeral services for David Lumas Holaway, 45, of Pineville will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, July 31, 2009 at the Saint Michael the Archangel Church in Leesville with Father Kenneth Michiels officiating. The burial will follow in the Leesville Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. Holaway passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at his residence in Pineville. He is survived by his parents G.A. and Annie Holaway of Leesville and his brothers Mark Holaway (wife, Judy) of Anacoco and Gordon Holaway (wife Pam) of Killeen, Texas. Edwin Lee Robbins Funeral services for Edwin Lee Robbins, 80, of Dayton, Texas will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 31, 2009 at the Grace Baptist Church in Evans, with Rev. David Richmond officiating. The burial will follow in the Evans Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Robbins was born on May 29, 1929 in Lee County, Texas. He passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Memorial Herman Hospital in Houston, Texas. He served in the U. S. Army from 1955 to 1957. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Betty Robbins; daughter Sherry (husband, David) Walrath; son Rick (wife, Linda) Robbins and son Michael Robbins; brothers Clyde, Jim and Danny Robbins; 12 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. He was preceded in death by daughter Sandra Rhodes and son Robert Robbins. Jimmy Wade Wolfenberger Memorial services for Jimmy Wade Wolfenberger will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday July 31 at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Wolfenberger, 69, a native of Bristol, Tennessee passed away peacefully at his residence in Leesville on Tuesday, July 28, 2009. Mr. Wolfenberger proudly served in the United States Army for 23 years. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Phyllis Wolfenberger of Leesville; his mother Fern Cantrell of Bristol, Tennessee; daughter Connie Brumley of Texas; son Jeffrey and Mildred Owens of Leesville; daughter Marilyn and Leslie Dowden of Anacoco; grandchildren, Shannon and Charles Cotter, Shaun and Janice Ringersma, Melissa Dowden, Michael Dowden, Brittany and Brett Griffin, Jimmy Owens and great grandchild Gavin Ringersma. July 31, 2009 Michael Lee Brister Funeral services for Mr. Michael Lee Brister will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder with Rev. Ronnie LaLande and Rev. Ross Whitaker officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery under the care of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Brister, 41, of DeRidder, passed away on Tuesday in DeRidder. Michael was preceded in death by his father Athus Brister; two brothers Richard Brister and Joseph Brister; baby sister Helen Ruth Brister; and his grandparents Lizzie and Huey Brister, Laura and Clifton McCollough, and Helen Davis. Michael leaves to cherish his memory, his mother Margie Brister; companion Cynthia Gill; sons Jody James Buxton and Dalton Doyle; daughters Angel Lee Ann Brister and Ashley Austin; stepdaughters Jocoby Gill and Michelle Gill; granddaughter Elizabeth "Sookie" Buxton; grandsons Tyler Vangansoke and Edward Stephens; brothers Randy and David Brister; sister Debra Hoskey. John James deMarsche John James deMarsche, 23, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 19, 2009, as a result of a helicopter crash at Kandahar Air Field in Afghanistan. He was one of 16 civilians killed onboard a Mi-8 helicopter that crashed near the runway just after takeoff. John was born December 11, 1985, in Baton Rouge and graduated from McDonough High School in Pomfret, Maryland, in 2004. John is survived by his mother Rene Watkins, stepfather Rick Watkins, brother Richard Watkins and sister Elizabeth Watkins, all residents of LaPlata, Md.; maternal grandparents, Almon and Levea Johnson of Leesville; his father Jeffrey (Jimmy) deMarsche', stepmother Susan deMarsche, sister Jamie deMarsche and brother Joseph deMarsche; paternal grandmother, Bertha (Berty) deMarsche. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ronald deMarsche. John leaves behind his fiancee' Ann Davis of Cayce, South Carolina. His funeral will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 1, at Seale Funeral Home, 1720 S. Range Avenue, Denham Springs. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. Leonard Sorrells Funeral services for Leonard Sorrells, Jr., 77, of Leesville will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Gary Sorrells officiating. The burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Leonard Sorrells Jr. was born Dec. 24, 1931, to the late Leonard and Gussie Sorrells in Okolona, Ark. On July 21, 2009, at Dubuis Hospital in Alexandria, Leonard answered the Master's call to come home. He was preceded in death by one son, Leonard E. Sorrells; one grandson, Jake Kimbrough; his twin sister, Linnie Norton; and two brothers, Charles Edward Sorrells and Charles William Sorrells. He was united in marriage for thirty-one years to Lee Bertha Talley. He leaves to cherish his precious memories four daughters Carolyn Davis (Clyde) of Malone, Fla., Barbara Washington (Henry) of Leesville, Jerrun Sorrells of Atlanta, Ga. and Arbedella Kimbrough of Joiner, Ark.; three sons Anthony Sorrells of Crestview, Fla., Marvin Sorrells and Steven Sorrells (Telitha) of Largo, Fla.; six sisters Gracie Dixon of Denver, Co., Alma Gary of Rockford, Ill., Bertha Daniels (Willie) of Detroit, Mich., Alice Henry of West Memphis, Ark., Esther Harris of Kansas City, Mo. and Rae Evelyn Purifoy of West Memphis, Ark.; one brother Johnny Sorrells of Kansas City, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; a very special aunt, Irene Scott of Kansas City, Mo.; and a loving daughter-in-law, Linda Sorrells of Hinesville, Ga. August 1, 2009 Lucille White Day Lucille White Day, 87, of DeRidder, passed away July 30, 2009 in DeRidder. Funeral services are today, Aug. 2, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder with Rev. Dale Miller officiating. Interment was at Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cravens. Mrs. Day leaves to cherish her memory, her son Raymond White and wife Kathleen of Leesville; sister Ruth Calcote of DeRidder; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husbands Roy White and Rev. Carl Day and her sons Wallace and O'Neal White. Dr. Earnest Jackson, Sr. Dr. Earnest Jackson, Sr., 88, of DeRidder, departed this earth on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital. He was born August 4, 1920 to the late Willie LeRoy Jackson and Ada Bolden Jackson. Dr. Jackson leaves to cherish his precious memories, wife, Ozzie Lee Jackson of DeRidder; sons, Ernest Jackson, Jr. of Geneseo, Ill., Larwrence Jackson of DeRidder; daughters, Patricia Simmons and husband Samuel of IIllinois, Betty Forrest and husband Melvin, Paulette Holt and husband James of California, Linda Sowell and husband Charles of Baton Rouge, Barbara Leatherman and husband Andre' of Baton Rouge, Brenda Jackson and husband Julius of Texas; five sisters; two brothers; two great aunts; five stepchildren; 20 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren and a host of step grandchildren. Dr. Jackson's home going celebration will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Sunrise Church, Muldrow St. in DeRidder. Minister officiating will be the Rev. R. L. Owens. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Claude "Grump" Maxwell Claude "Grump" Maxwell, 78, of Anacoco, died Thursday, July 30, 2009, at his residence. A nineteen year former resident of Lumberton, Texas, Claude was a retired Chief Petty Officer. Survivors include his wife, Maureen Maxwell of Anacoco; son, Ron Maxwell and his wife Lundy of Fredericksburg, Va.; daughter, Angela Maxwell of Anacoco; grandchildren, April Brown, Sam Molinski, Aaron Maxwell, Seth Molinski, Caitlin Ballew, Stephen Molinski and Ethan Maxwell; great-grandchildren, Riley Maxwell and Matthew Brown; sisters-in-law, Mickey Lothrop and Marcy Sarver and her husband Cecil; niece, Jeanne Hotard; and nephew, Fred Maxwell. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 2, 2009, Broussard's, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont, Texas, with Reverend Michael Strother and Reverend Cliff Schadler officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Alma Lee Wilson-Brown Mrs. Alma Lee Wilson-Brown, a mother, daughter, wife, sister, aunt, Poet Laureate, educator and most importantly a child of God, was called home to be with her maker on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. Mrs. Brown was born on September 10, 1930 in Leesville, to her parents Barney and Essie Wilson, who had preceded her in death. Mrs. Alma L. Brown was a loving wife to Alex Brown, until he preceded her in death in 1975. She leaves to sadly mourn her: two children, Terence Alexander Brown and Tonya Faith Brown-Johnson; three grandchildren, T'Mond Alexander Johnson, Ta'Shoyn Rainier Johnson, and Ta'Onyal Faith Johnson. Also, she leaves to mourn her: siblings, Dorothy Benson (DeSoto, Texas), Maxine Gunn, Comeola Smith, and Barney J. Wilson (all of Leesville), Maudry Williams (Chicago, Ill.), J.D. Wilson (Detroit, Mich.); "deceased" Juanita Johnson Brown, "deceased" Freddie L. McClanahan. The services, for Mrs. Alma L. Brown, will be held on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009 at 1 p.m. and a wake will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. both at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. August 3, 2009 Elizabeth Ashworth Mrs. Elizabeth Ashworth, 80, of Leesville, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009 at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Gil Arthur and Rev. Billy Johnson officiating. The burial will follow in the Pine Island Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband; Lonnie Ashworth; brothers, Fred Bolton, Ted Bolton and Curtis Bridges and sister, Jenette Bolton. She is survived by her daughters Bobbie Jean Benson, Bonita Berry ( Mike), Lonnie Sue Thomas, Charline Canady ( Gene) and Tamara RuNell Vincent "Tammy" ( Jay) all of Leesville; son John Ellis Ashworth "Sam" ( Sue) of Pineville; sister Lucy Lee Chism of Hornbeck; 21 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild. Oscar Grant Home going services for Oscar Grant will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Hixson Funeral Home chapel in Leesville. Officiate for the service will be the Rev. Lawrence C. Williams. Burial will be in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Grant was born on June 1, 1906 to Mr. and Mrs. I. T. and Elizabeth Caldwell Grant in Coushatta. Mr. Grant was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Mrs. Maggie Mae Grant. Oscar is survived by his brother, Walter Grant of Tuskegee, Ala.; his sons, Oscar Grant, Jr. and A. D. Spencer (Sonny), Issac (I.T.) Grant and Bishop Harold Grant and wife Linda, all of Leesville.; son Nolan Grant and wife Dianne of Mineral Wells, Texas and James Spenser of Los Angeles, Calif. He also leaves to cherish his memory, two daughters, Nancy Gardner and husband, Larry and Evelyn Graham and husband David, both of Leesville; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren. August 17, 2009 Pat Perkins Pat is survived by her three sons, Irby Perkins, Jr. and wife Martha of Leesville, William Michael "Mike" Perkins and fianc?Sherri Plummer of Leesville, Wendell "Wink" Kay Perkins and fianc?eresa Elliott of Leesville; her daughter, Bonita Gail Perkins Hunt and husband Robbyn of Marrero; stepchildren, Merlin Wallace and husband J. C. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. and Buddy Perkins of Lake Charles; one brother, Jesse T. Smith of Leesville; 13 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Pat was preceded in death by her husband Irby Perkins, Sr. and her brothers and sisters, Radin, Cartis, Everett, Florence, Myrtie Mae, Pearl, Ruby , Bernice and Deloise. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Hixson Funeral Chapel of Leesville. Bro. Travis Murray and Bro. Robbyn Hunt will be officiating. Burial will follow in Stephens Cemetery of Pickering under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Retired SFC Troy Whitaker Retired SFC Troy Whitaker, 70, of Boyce, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2009 in his home. Troy was born on June 15, 1939 in Alvord, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Aug. 21, at 10 a.m. at the Forest Lawn Cemetary in Leesville. He is survived by his former wife Nina Whitaker of Jasper, Texas; son COL David Whitaker and wife Karen of Carlisle, Penn.; daughter Teresa Martin and fiance Tomas Pendino of Brookeland, Texas; his brother Ira Whitaker and wife Wanda of Fletcher, Okla.; sisters-in-law, Carla Whitaker of Bowie, Texas and Wanda Wheelis of Alvord, Texas; and ten grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Carol Whitaker. August 18, 2009 Elder Willie E. Hayes Funeral services for Elder Willie E. Hayes, 60, of New Llano will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009 at Johnson Temple Church Of God In Christ in Leesville, with Rev. Maurice Johnson officiating. The burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Elder Hayes passed away on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009 at the VA Medical Center in Alexandria. He retired as a SFC (E-7) from the US Army after serving 22 years. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Joyce Hayes of New Llano, LA; sons Dennis Paul Pulliam of Corpus Christi, TX, Andre Eugene Hayes of Leesville, and Andrian Dwaine Hayes of New Llano; daughter Tandra Denise Pulliam Hillman of Killeen, Texas; parents Willie G. & Mary J. Hayes of Sherman, Texas; brother Robert "Bobby" Hayes (wife, Ruth) of Plano, Texas; sisters Ruby Hayes of Dallas, Texas and Helen E. Williams of? Sherman, Texas; God-daughter Felecia Miller of Houston, Texas; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. August 19, 2009 C. Richard Carter Devout family man, dedicated educator and friend of the community, C. Richard Carter, 67, of Leesville, went on to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 18, 2009. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Smart and Son Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. Wallace B. Palmer officiating the ceremony. Mr. Carter passed away peacefully at his home in Leesville on Tuesday morning. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander Joyce Carter and Laura Blanche Perry Carter. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Latham Carter; one daughter, Laura Rose Carter of Leesville; two sons, James Richard "Rick" Carter and his wife Michelle of Vivian, and Russell H. Carter of Baton Rouge; two grandsons, Alexander James Carter of Leesville and Tyler Louis Carter of Vivian; one granddaughter, Skyla DeAnne Johnston-Carter of Vivian; two brothers, Robert Louis Carter of Oakdale and Perry Lee Carter of Forest Hill. Thomas Falvey Ferguson Military honors and graveside services for Thomas Falvey Ferguson, 84, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at Leesville Cemetery in Leesville with Rev. John Kautz officiating. Services will be under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Ferguson was born on Sept. 26, 1924 in Leesville to Louis and Annie Ferguson. He passed away on July 15, in Bossier City. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. He is survived by his sons, Wayne Ferguson and wife Alice of Sunset, Steve Ferguson and wife Cindy of Semmes, AL, Mark Ferguson and wife Jill of Westlake, and Glenn Ferguson of Westlake; daughter, Susan Wilson and husband Roger of Coushatta; one sister; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Isaac L. Jeane 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. 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. James Leroy Merritt, Sr., Funeral services will be held for James Leroy Merritt, Sr., 79, will be held on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2 p.m. at Hixson Funeral Chapel in Leesville. Minister officiating will be the Rev. Les Comeaux. Burial will follow at Leesville Cemetery under the direction on Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Merritt passed from this life on Monday, Aug. 10, in Leesville. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War where he later retired. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mildred Rich Merritt; 3 daughters, Terry Quackenbush, Linda Stewart and husband Randy, all of Hornbeck; Debbie Rodgers and husband Michael of Anacoco; 1 daughter- in-law, Peggy Merritt of Leesville; 1 sister, Peggy Merritt Trammell of New Iberia, with 2 other sisters; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren. James was preceded in death by his parents, Hattie Murray Merritt and John Merritt; 1 son, Jim Merritt, Jr; 1 brother, John Henry Merritt, Jr.; 1 Grandson, J. W. Merritt and 1 granddaughter, Teresa Ellen Bradford. Johnny R. Murray Graveside services for Johnny R. Murray, 61, of Kurthwood were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Comrade Cemetery in Hutton, with Rev. Wesley Jackson and Rev. Melton Mitchell officiating. Services were under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Johnny passed away Friday, Aug. 7 at the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was a US Army veteran serving two tours in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his parents, Saul Junior and Redith Edwards Murray and his brother, Ronny Murray. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Shelly Murray of Kurthwood. Lelan R. Smith Lelan R. Smith,82, of DeRidder passed from this life on Sunday, Aug. 9. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Westview Baptist Church in DeRidder at 10 a.m. Minister Rev. Wayne Kite and Rev. Harlis Meylian will officiate. The burial will take place at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder. Smith is survived by daughters Doris and husband Don Stuart of DeRidder, Lynette and husband Douglas Wilson of Leesville, Janette and husband Tommy Nolde of Leesville. Grandchildren Latonia Alexander and husband John of Lansing, Kan. Curtis Wilson and wife Maxine of Leesville, Ray Stuart and wife Missy of DeRidder, Lisa Grimes and husband Wesley of Leesville, Jason Nolde and wife Melissa of Huntington, Texas. Along with fifteen Great Grandchildren and two Great Great Grandchildren. Lelan R. Smith was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Ruby Smith. August 20, 2009 Asa Sherman Butler Funeral services for Asa Sherman Butler, 84, of DeRidder, Louisiana, will be held Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Burial will follow at Barentine Cemetery in Longville. Melvis Evon Chance Funeral services for Melvis Evon Chance of Vidor, Texas will be held Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Rev. Jay Williams will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck. Mrs. Chance entered her heavenly life Thursday, August 20, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. She was born Sept. 7, 1930, in Hornbeck, the daughter of Oliver and Emmie West. Mrs. Chance is survived by her husband of 62 years, Sidney J. Chance, Jr. of Vidor, Texas; son, Glenn Chance and wife Rebecca; daughter, Debra Holmes and husband Garland all of Beaumont, Texas; grandchildren, Shanna Burke and husband Todd of Lumberton, Texas, Jesse Carter of Beaumont, Texas, Chris Reed and Rene Reed of Dallas, Texas; brothers, Melvin West and wife Lillie and Rev. James West and wife Dorothy of Vidor, Texas. Emma Lea Hilton Funeral services for Emma Lea Hilton, 72, of Anacoco will be held Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009 at the Prewitts Chapel Baptist Church in Hornbeck with Bro. D.R. Davis officiating. The burial will follow in the Prewitts Chapel Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Miss Hilton passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Dubuis Hospital in Alexandria. She is survived by her brother James C. Hilton of Anacoco; nieces Deanna Ellis (Victor) of Anacoco, Debra Randolph (Perry) of Moss Bluff, and Sabrina Glaspie (David) of Hornbeck. She was preceded in death by parents Martin L. and Emmie S. Hilton and two sisters, Gladys Baun and Lydia G. Hilton. Amos Toney Amos Toney, 92, passed from this life on Aug. 20, 2009 at Leesville. Survivors include his loving wife of over 70 years, Neva McRae Boycher Toney; sister, Rosie Woodham of LeCompte; granddaughter, Debi Ross and husband Ricky of Galveston, Texas; great grandsons, Mason and Tanner Ross of Galveston, Texas; great granddaughter, Haley Tuck Stevens of Leesville; great great granddaughter, Taylor Stevens of Leesville and his very special friends whom he referred to as his son and daughter, Charles and Kathy Brooks of Slagle. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Lela Robins Toney and Buck Toney; son, Amos Charles Toney; granddaughter, Darla Toney Tuck; brothers, Thomas Toney and Lawrence Toney. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Burial will be at Castor Cemetery in Leesville. August 24, 2009 Amanda Jo Byrd Funeral services for Amanda Jo Byrd, 25, of New Llano will be held Thursday, August 27 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Ray Blanchard officiating. The burial will follow in the Stephens Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Amanda was born in Houston, Texas and she passed away at her residence in New Llano Saturday, August 22. She was preceded in death by her sister Angel Byrd. She is survived by her parents,Robert and Lola Byrd of New Llano; Birth-mother, Rhondia Brookshire of Leesville; brother, Clayton W. Byrd of Ft. Hood, Texas; Half-brother Terry Brookshire, Jr. of Leesville; and her grandmother, Honey G. Bratcher of New Llano. Virginia C. Midkiff Virginia C. Midkiff , 71, of Merryville, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2009 at Merryville Nursing Center in Merryville. Funeral services are Wednesday August 26, 2009 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Knight Community, with burial at Hinson Cemetery. Bro. Wayne Squyres will officiate. Survivors include her sons Kirk Midkiff and wife, Connie of Evans, Craig Midkiff and wife, Tammie of Merryville; daughter Angela Kay and husband, Sam of Leesville; brother Rex Clark of Arlington, Texas; sisters Flora Kerr of Gainsville, Texas and Jane Williams of Gainsville, Texas; grandchildren Heather Midkiff Nash and husband, David Of Burr Ferry, Dustin Midkiff of Evans, Lee Midkiff of Merryville, Lacia Midkiff Kay and husband, Brennon of Burr Ferry, Lauren Midkiff of Merryville, Zach Mueller of Omaha, Neb. Dawn Kay of Florien; great grandchildren Tanner Nash, Trenton Nash, Kaydence Kay, Hayden Kay, Addison Midkiff, Krystal Parker and husband, Kirk and Kyrsten Brown; great great grandchildren Paislea Parker, Peyton Parker and Kaydence Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband: David LeRoy Midkiff; father and mother, Sterling and Nora Clark;sister Beth Clark Capps; brother Paul Clark; stepmother Lillie Clark; grandson Thomas David Kay; nephew Steve Williams. Wanda Sue Parker Funeral services for Wanda Sue Parker, 45, of Leesville will be held Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at Pine Hill Baptist Church with Rev. James Byrd officiating. The burial will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Wanda passed away on Aug. 22 in the Rapides Medical Center in Alexandria. She was born in Seoul, Korea. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Dennis Parker; daughters, Melonie Ann Parker and Jessica Denise Parker all of Leesville; her brothers, Jackie (wife, Norsie) Kwon of DeRidder and William Lee (wife, Okcha) Dukes of Midlothian, Texas; two grandchildren? Daelin Dade Fraser and Mason Lee Parker. She was preceded in death by her parents L. H. Dukes and Soon Nam Kwon. August 25, 2009 Jimmy Lukasik Funeral services for Jimmy Lukasik, 51, of Leesville will be held Thursday, August 27, 2009 at the East Leesville Baptist Church in Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville, Louisiana. Jimmy passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2009 at the LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. Jimmy was born and raised in Cleveland, TX. Jimmy was preceded in death his brother Gary Russell Fallis. He is survived by his wife of 33 years Sharon Maddox Lukasik of Leesville; son Travis Lukasik (wife, Joana) of Durham, NC; daughter Amanda Lukasik of Leesville; brother, Larry (wife, Gail) Fallis of Dibol, TX; sister, Terry (husband, Johnny) Reed of Leesville and his granddaughter, Sofia Lukasik. August 30, 2009 Olive Porter Midkiff Graveside services for Olive Porter Midkiff, 89, of Leesville will be held Sunday, August 30, 2009 at the Mt. Bethel Cemetery in Leesville, with military honors under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Midkiff passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was born on December 16, 1919 in Bessemer, Alabama. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Gayle Midkiff of Leesville, Louisiana; sister Helen Lowe of Jacksonville, Florida; grandchildren Mike Midkiff of Leesville, Amber Midkiff Champagne of Bossier City, & Ashley Midkiff of Leesville; great grandchildren Jade Reber, Christian Champagne, & Shaylynn Busby. August 31, 2009 Julia Hoffpauir Scoggins Funeral Services will be held for Julia Hoffpauir Scoggins, 95, of Leesville on Tuesday, September 1, 2009, at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Minister officiating will be the Rev. Hank Hamilton. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Survivors include one daughter, Dianne Council and husband John of Leesville; one brother, E.A. Hoffpauir, Jr ?and wife Wanda of Leesville; two grandchildren, Renee Schmidt and husband Paul of Leesville and James M. Harrison and wife Erma of Herford, AZ; six great grandchildren, Candace, Rebecca, Sean, Destinee, Kira and Austin. She was preceded in death by her husband Ruffin A. Scoggins. September 1, 2009 Jimmy Wayne Sumrall Graveside services for Jimmy Wayne Sumrall, 64, of Jonesboro, will be held Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco with Bro. Larry Hunt officiating. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. Sumrall passed away on Friday, August 28, 2009 at Wyatt Manor Nursing & Rehab in Jonesboro. He was born on July 28, 1944 in Columbia, Miss. He is survived by son Joshua Sumrall of Pascagoula, Miss.; daughter Janice Williamson of Leesville; four grandchildren Beth Williamson, Rachel Williamson, Richard Williamson and Clarissa Williamson and two great grandchildren Brooklyn Lynne and C.J. Lynne. September 2, 2009 George Boblett Jr., Mr. George Boblett Jr., 56, of Hornbeck passed away Wednesday in Leesville to be announced by Smart & Son. September 3, 2009 Mrs. Frances Bosch Mrs. Frances Bosch, 72, of Leesville passed away Aug. 29 in Leesville to be announced by Smart & Son. Jack Stanly Jack Stanly was born on August 8,1926, in Leesville. At 17 years old, already a college student, he volunteered for the Navy. During World War II, in 1944-45, he served on a Destroyer Escort, in the Pacific. He and and his wife, Rebecca met at LSU and were married in 1948. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Rebecca Slack Stanly. He is also survived by four daughters and their families: Becky King and husband Vince King of Denton, Texas; Sarah Stanly Hill of Lewisville, Texas; Elizabeth Driggers and husband Tom of Reston,Virginia; Ruth Salvaggio and husband Charlie of Columbia, Maryland; nine grandchildren and two great grandsons. He is also survived by his brother, Finly Stanly of Leesville and his sister, Clara Spence of DeRidder. A Memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 3, in the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Nacogdoches, TX. Reverend Steve Newton will officiate. The burial was held at Castor Baptist Church in Leesville on Wednesday. September 4, 2009 Loy K. Low Sr., Loy K. Low Sr., age 70 of Burkeville, Texas died on Aug. 30 at Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital.? He was born in Burkeville on Sep. 17, 1938 and had lived in the Burkeville area all of his life. He was a U. S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Judy Low of Burkeville; sons, Loy Kadle Low Jr. and wife, Ka'rin of Newton, Texas, Kevin Shae Low and wife, Wendi of Mauriceville, Texas, Chris Brown and wife, Angela of Livingston, Texas, and Jeff Strickland and wife, Lynn of Denver, CO; daughter, Ilse Muller-Plock and husband, Ekkehard of Bad Nauheim, Germany; brothers, Burnett Low of Burkeville, Debruel Low of Buna and Joe Walter Low of Vidor; sister, Brenda Gilmore; 18 beloved grandchildren; 1 great grandchild. Visitation will begin at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Burkeville with a memorial service to follow the church. Fisher B. "Bo" Snell Funeral services for Fisher B. "Bo" Snell, 84, of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 5th, at the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Hornbeck with Rev. Larry Welch officiating. The burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck. Funeral services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville, Louisiana. Bo was born on June 6, 1925 to Fisher E. and Pearl Owers Snell in Barham. He passed away Thursday, September 3 at the Woodlands Heathcare Center in Leesville. He served in the US Navy and was a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Robbie Snell, and his daughter and son-in-law, Betty Jo and Johnnie Ray James. He is survived by his granddaughter, Pam Robertson of Leesville; great grandchildren, Beau and wife Angela Bacon and Tessa Bacon; great great grandchildren, Brittany and Natalie Bacon. September 6, 2009 Charles Duplechien Charles Duplechien, 69, of DeRidder, passed away Friday, September 4, 2009 in DeRidder. Funeral services are pending at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Paul Kay Funeral services for Paul Kay, of Burr Ferry, were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 5 at the Freedom Rest Baptist Church in Burr Ferry with James Kay officiating. The burial followed in the Plunkaway Cemetery in Burr Ferry. Services were under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Paul was born in Leesville July 16, 1955 and passed away on September 3, 2009 at the Byrd Regional Hospital at the age 54. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Hall Kay. He is survived by his father, Vergial Prentice Kay of Burr Ferry; son, Michael Paul Kay of Colorado; sisters; Ruth Nesom of Channelview, Texas, Joy Smith and Sara Kay both of Burr Ferry; and two grandchildren. Ramona G. Tuck Funeral services for Ramona G. Tuck, of Leesville will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, September 6, 2009 at the East Leesville Baptist Church with Rev. Gil Arthur officiating. The burial will follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cravens. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Ramona was born on December 23, 1960 to Ray and Jewelene Wisby Gill. She passed away Thursday, September 3 at the St Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria at the age of 48. She is preceded in death by her mother Jewelene Gill and her brother, Wayne Gill. She is survived by her husband, Kim Tuck of Leesville; sons, Brannon (wife, Ashley) Bennett of Pitkin, Bret (wife, Laykin) Bennett of Slagle; daughters, Haley (husband, Brandon) Stevens of Leesville and Brandi Bennett of Leesville; father, Ray Gill of Chopin; brothers, Byron (wife, Sandy) Gill of Chopin and Landry (wife, Debbie ) Gill of Cravens; sisters, Sharon (husband, Charlie) Hoffman of Clinton, Okla., Zell (husband, Calvin) Reeves of Reeves, Mary Lynn (husband, Johnny) Johnson of Cravens, Lisa (husband, Mike) Perkins of DeRidder, Kay (husband, Tony) Nessmith of Calcasieu and Amy (husband, David) Duff of Clinton, Okla.; and NeNe's 10 grandchildren. September 9, 2009 Trinity Monae-Lynn Abbitt Funeral services for Trinity Monae-Lynn Abbitt infant daughter of Marvin Abbitt and Kenyata Goldston, of Leesville will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, September 10, 2009 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. J.F. Williams officiating. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville, Louisiana. Trinity was born on June 16, 2009 in Leesville, Louisiana. She went home to be with the Lord on September 6, 2009 at Rapides General Hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana. She is survived by parents Marvin Abbitt II and Kenyata Goldston both of Leesville; three brothers Elijah Abbitt, Elijah Goldston, and Isaiah Boyd all of Leesville; sisters Mekay Murphy, Armaini Abbitt both of Leesville; grandparents Bobby & Lora Williams of Dunn, NC and Harlod & Benetta Ware of San Diego, CA; aunts Shaniqua Williams & Tyra Williams of Dunn, NC; uncle Kyle (Tiffany) Ware of Fort Hood, TX. She was preceded in death by grandparents Alfred & Jeraldine Williams Sr.,: great grandmother Waltina Smith and aunt Tierra Monae Ware. Philip Michael Beard Philip Michael Beard, born on June 26, 1986 to Paul Beard and Jeanne Bolton Beard in Leesville, passed from this life on Friday, Sept 4, 2009 at the age of 23 yrs, 2 months and 8 days. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with the Rev. Carol Adams and Terry Ward officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of Hixson. Preceding Philip in death was his paternal grandparents, Charlie and Emily Beard. Survivors are his parents: Paul and Jeanne Beard of Simpson; brother and sister in-law Andrew Beard and Patti of Canadian, TX; sister Nikki Beard of Simpson; maternal grandparents Johnnie and Regenia Bolton of Simpson; niece Jacee Johns-Beard of Canadian, TX Helen Juanice Graham Williams Helen Juanice Graham Williams, a life long resident of the Leesville area, passed away on September 7, 2009 in Leesville after a battle with cancer. Services will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2009 in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with Rev. Huey Haymon and Rev. John Kauntz officiating. Burial will follow in Self Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Hixson of Leesville. Survivors are: grandchildren Kenneth Don Williams Jr and wife Ginger of Anacoco, Angie M. Stephens and Husband Billy of Merryville; three great grandchildren: Kaytlon Williams, Lauren Miller and Kennee E. Self; sister Judy G. Kirkpatrick of El Dorado, AR; step-mother Mary Grayham of Leesville; two step-sisters. Preceding her in death was her husband Donald D. Williams and son Kenneth D. Williams; parents Joe and Grace Graham; and her great granddaughter Brett D. Self. September 10, 2009 William Thomas Gaynor William Thomas Gaynor passed away on September 8, 2009 at his residence in Leesville, after a two year battle with cancer. He was born on July 6, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA. He served his country for 20 years and retired from the Air Force in 1967. He is survived by his wife Carrie Evelyn Gaynor; three sons, John Gaynor, Eddie Boyd & Steve Boyd; brother, Jack Gaynor; sisters-in-law Arlene Gaynor, & Patti Frey; brother-in-law William (Jane) Moore; sisters-in-law Kathleen (Cyril) Culton, and Dottie Henry & Lavena Sherrod; five grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, and one special great niece/Goddaughter Isabell Santana. Services will be private. Mrs. Bobbie Jo Johnson Funeral services for Mrs. Bobbie Jo Johnson will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2009 in the Rush Chape in Pitkin with Reverend Gary Bankson officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Springs Cemetery, Fullerton under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Pitkin. Mrs. Johnson, 65, of Pitkin entered eternal rest on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 in her residence with her family near her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hershel and Katheryn Smith. Those left to mourn her loss and cherish her memory include her loving husband of forty-five years, Harvey Ray Johnson of Pitkin; one son, Alfred Ray Johnson and his wife, Deborah of Pitkin; four daughters, Shonda Gail Johnson of Pitkin, Rhonda Gail Zills and her husband, Greg of Rosepine, Colinda Gail Thomas and her husband, Jason of Pitkin and Brenda Gail Waddell and her husband, Kyle of Rosepine; two brothers, William Hershel Smith of DeRidder and Jimmy Lee Smith of Rosepine; one brother-in-law, James Kenneth Johnson of Merryville; two sisters-in-law, Rellie Ann Ashworth and Kathern Ann Cardy, both of Pitkin and eight grandchildren September 16, 2009 Mary Ann Newman Funeral services for Mary Ann Newman, 64, of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Newman passed away on Monday, Sept. 14 in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her husband of 22 years, Jerry Newman and a sister Betty Jo Stanford. She is survived by her son, Bobby (wife, Christina) Rehak of Needville, Texas; daughters, Diana (husband, Michael) Zellars of Needville, Texas and Sondra (husband, Joey) Dowden of Leesville; Brother, Larry (wife, Kathy) Vysocky of Alvin Texas and sister, Sandra (Husband Preston) Michulka of Alvin, Texas; grandchildren, Lauren Taylor, Brittny Taylor, Dakota Dowden, Jared Zellars, Jessica Zellars, Josh Zellars, Jett Zellars and David Massie. September 17, 2009 Marie Swayzer Funeral services for Marie Swayzer, 88, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 19 at the First St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Leesville with Pastor James Gaither officiating. The burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Swayzer passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She is survived by her husband Isadore Swayzer; sister Myrtice Brantley; nephew Jerome Brantley; godson Corey Gassaway; one great niece Jerminta Brantley. September 18, 2009 Rev. Lenzo Verlon Scott Rev. Lenzo Verlon Scott made his transition from earth to glory on September 16, 2009. Rev. L.V. Scott was born October 13, 1932 to the late Toscar and Dosha (Thomas) Scott. Scott met the love of his life, Wilma Lee Sowells of West Rosepine, and married on December 22, 1957. There union was blessed with six daughters, Lori, Yvonne, Lydia, Letrece, Lisa and Yolanda. He leaves to cherish his memories: his devoted wife, Wilma Lee Sowells Scott of DeRidder; six daughters: Dr. Lori Scott Hunt of Port Arthur, Texas; Dr. Yvonne Scott Miller (Calvin) of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Mrs. Lydia Scott Stewart (Ricky) of Monroe; Mrs. Letrece Scott Harris (Jackie) of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Mrs. Lisa Scott Broussard (Michael) of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Mrs. Yolanda Scott Johnson (Terry) of Lawrenceville, Georgia; 12 grandchildren: Dana Hunt of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Ricky Stewart of Monroe; Anthony Archield of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Jackie Harris, Jr. of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Sarah Miller of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Joshua Harris of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Calvin Miller, Jr. of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Johnathan Harris of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; John Johnson of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Cameron Miller of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Justin Johnson of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Jeremiah Johnson of Lawrenceville, Georgia; and one great granddaughter, Jordyn Sumbler of Lawrenceville, Georgia. Rev. L. V. Scott also leaves to cherish one sister, Cecille Young (Oscar) of New Braunfels, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 19, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in DeRidder. Interment will follow at Old Cypress Cemetery in DeRidder. September 19, 2009 Mr. James Cecil Walker, 99, of Pitkin, passed away September 19, 2009 at his residence. Funeral services for Mr. James Cecil Walker will be Monday, September 21, 2009 at First Baptist Church of Pitkin with Rev. Eugene Williams and Rev. Bryan Thurman officiating. Interment will follow at Lewis Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. James leaves to cherish his memory, his son James Calvin "Jay" Walker and wife Annette of Vinton; three daughters Louise Carroll of Pitkin, Shirley Davis and husband Harold of Leesville and Gertie Williams and husband Frank of DeRidder; one sister, Virgie Neal of Branson, Mo.; 16 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren, and 25 great great grandchildren. James had a total of 118 descendents. He was preceded in death by his wife Myrtie Smith Walker and daughter Edoil Abel. September 20, 2009 Mrs. Dolores E. Hammack Mrs. Dolores E. Hammack of Monroe, long-time resident of Leesville and native of Ponchatoula, died Thursday, September 17, at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. She was 84. She was preceded in death by her husband, Captain Robert D. Hammack Sr. She is survived by her sons, Robert (Bob) Hammack of Monroe and William (Bill) Hammack of New Orleans and their wives, Kathy and Janice. Additional survivors include five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. In addition, there are numerous "adopted" sons, daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren that meant so much to her during her life. Services will be Monday, September 21, at Grace Bible Church in Leesville, the internment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville; Rev. Larry Davis and Sandy Guynn will be officiating. September 22, 2009 Jerry Everett Bridges Funeral services for Jerry Everett Bridges, 55, of Leesville, will be held at Tuesday, September 22 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Buddy Airhart and Kenneth Baggs officiating. The burial will follow in the Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck. Jerry was born at Fort Polk, November 10, 1953 and passed away September 19, 2009 at V.A. Hospital in Alexandria following a lengthy illness. He served his country in the Navy from 1975 to 1979. He was preceded in death by his father, Oden E. Bridges and Grandmother Aletha Savell Dew. He is survived by his mother, Bessie Brown Stephens of Leesville; daughter, Jennifer Archer and husband Robert of Kalispell, Montana; brothers, Walter (Butch) Bridges of Hornbeck; Danny Bridges of Hornbeck, Everett Bridges and wife Paula of Anacoco, Albert Bridges and wife Maritza of Slidell, William Bridges of San Diego, CA; sisters, Roseanna Cardenas and husband Luis of Hornbeck, Dixie Fontenot of Moss Bluff, Dottie Rose of Melbourne, FL, Elisabeth Dillard and husband Kenneth of Anacoco and Toni Palestina and husband Frank of New Orleans; two grandsons and one granddaughter. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville, Louisiana. September 23, 2009 Karlis Berzins Karlis Berzins, 68, passed from this life on September 21, 2009 at his residence in Leesville. He was born in Latia, Russia to Janis W. and Anna Berzins. He proudly served in the United States Army for a period of six years, during which he served in the Vietnam War. Survivors include his son, Brian Berzins and wife Shonda of Leesville and grandchildren, Toni Ramsey of North Dakota, Colton, Madison and Karagan Benzins all of Leesville. Interment will be cremation under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Lucas "Trent" Vinson Funeral services for Lucas "Trent" Vinson, 27, of Leesville will be held Thursday, September 24, 2009 at the First Baptist Church in Leesville, with Bro. Irby Perkins and Bro. Lloyd Handorf officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Anacoco Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Trent Vinson was born in DeRidder on March 12, 1982. He passed from this life on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at the age of 27 years, 6 months and 1 day in North Tikrit, Iraq. Trent was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Paul Vinson and step-grandfather Alford E. Edwards and also his cousin Jacob Hinson. Trent loved animals and leaves his English Bulldog, Butch Trent is survived by his father and mother: Myron "Bugsy" & Rhonda Vinson of Leesville; brothers: David (Martha) Vinson, Casey Vinson, & Wesley Vinson; sister: Tabatha (Greg) Green; grandparents: Rosemary Edwards, Ramona "Busy" Vinson, and Kenneth Smith; nieces and nephews: Haley Vinson, Dawson Vinson, Briar Green, and Paige Green. aunts and uncles: Randall & Debbie Smith, Raymond Smith, Robert & Denise Smith, Sabrina Smith Gibbs, Paul "Buck" & Annette Vinson, Peggy & Peanut-Robert Vinson, Mac & Sammy Hinson; cousins: Richie & Melissa Vinson, Erin Smith, Dustin & Jomarie Smith, Natalie Smith, Creek Smith, Keith Schott, Parker Schott, Dawson River Schott, Jessica Smith, Dillon Smith, P.D. Vinson, Dink Vinson, Easton Vinson and Brennon Vinson, Lauren Vinson, Nathan Vinson and Amber Vinson, Allie WIlliams, Maddison Vinson, Anna Clair Vinson, Mandy Vinson, Kristen Fisher, Austin Vinson, Kelli & Prentice Lyles, Bo Hinson, Chris Hinson, Blake Hinson, Patrick Hinson, and Katie Hinson. September 24, 2009 Debbie Ann Smith Funeral Services for Debbie Ann Smith, 48, of Leesville, will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Smith passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2009 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Gladys A. Terrell Gladys A. Terrell, 90, of Leesville, died on September 21, 2009 at Woodland View Health Care Center of Tulsa, Okla. Born in Nobel on August 31, 1919, to Wiley and Liller Ammons. She married Melton Franklin Terrell in December 1946. Gladys is preceded in death by her husband, Melton; her mother and father; her brother, Norris Ammons; and her sisters, Ruby DeChristafaro, Vera Shirley, Lucille Jenkins and Mildred Ammons; and her son-in-law, Marty Johnson. Gladys is survived by her son, Gregg Terrell and wife Sharyn of Houston, Texas and daughter Gwen Johnson of Tulsa, Okla.; four grandchildren, Christopher Terrell and wife Patricia of Dallas, Texas, Kevin Terrell of Dallas, Texas, Kade Terrell and wife, Kelly Terrell of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. and Erin Johnson of Tulsa, Okla. as well as two step-grandchildren, Patrick Sanders and his wife Misty of Deville, and Jacque Murphy and her husband Sean of Pineville. She also leaves one brother, Eugene Ammons and wife Dorothy of Lake Charles; and three sisters, Beatrice Ammons of Shreveport, Clarice Haritos and her husband, Chris of Baytown, Texas, Ellen Hostetler and her husband, Frank of Channelview, Texas. She has four great grandchildren; nine step-great grandchildren; one step great- great grandchild. The funeral service will be Saturday, September 26 at The First Baptist Church of Leesville. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. September 28, 2009 Terry Guill Bozeman Terry Guill Bozeman, 22 of Many, La passed from this life on Friday, September 25, 2009 at Burkeville, Tx from injuries received as a result of a vehicle accident. Survivors include his mother, Linda L. Bozeman of Many; one brother, Scott Bozeman and wife Samantha of Tolar, Tx; two sisters, Brandy Martin and husband Ron of Hornbeck , Sandy Jett and husband Jarrod of Hornbeck; Grandparents, Virgie Tipton of Shreveport and Donald Stevens of Poplarville, Ms. He was preceded in death by his father, Tommy Guill Bozeman, Grandmother, Marie Whittaker and Uncle, Sonny Stevens. Visitation will begin at Gum Springs Baptist Church of Hornbeck on Sunday, September 27, 2009, until the time of the service on Monday, September 28, 2009 at 2 p.m. Minister officiating will be the Rev. Doug Hilton. Burial will follow in Self Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, La. Laura Elizabeth Greer Williams Laura Elizabeth Greer Williams, 27, of Lenoir, NC, died Thursday, September 24, 2009 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Born April 3, 1982 in Caldwell County, Laura was the daughter of Robert "Bob" Elton Greer, Jr. and Pamela Schlomer Greer of Lenoir and the wife of Jeffrey S. Williams of Lenoir. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Morgan Williams and her maternal grandparents, Clarence and Laura McElveen Schlomer. Other than her husband and parents, she is survived by two children, Robert Williams and Laura Ann Williams, both of Lenoir; her paternal grandparents, Robert Elton Greer, Sr. and Shirley Greer of Lenoir. A celebration of Laura's life will be held Sunday, September 27, 2009 in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Service with Reverend Jim Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Tabernacle Advent Christian Church Cemetery. September 29, 2009 Sal Gabriel Funeral Services for Sal Gabriel, 56, of DeRidder will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Gabriel passed away on Friday, September 25, 2009 at his residence in DeRidder. Fredricka "Fred" Susan Stevens Funeral services for Fredricka "Fred" Susan Stevens, 51,of Rosepine will be held Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at the Lone Star Baptist Church in Pitkin with Bro. Bryron Williams and Bro. Bruce Austin, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Lone Star Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Stevens passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at her residence in Rosepine. She was born on February 20, 1958 in Chandler, Arizona. Mrs. Stevens won the highest spousal award of the Armed Forces the "Molly Pitcher Award." Fred was preceded in death by parents, Ralph & Jessie Matheny; brother, Jack Smith; sister, Patricia Mingle; in-laws Ernest & Billie Stevens; and sister in-law Glenda Brawner. She is survived by husband, William "Bill" Stevens of Rosepine; daughter, Sydney Layne (Trent) James of Rosepine; sons, Alex Hunter Stevens of Rosepine and Eric Dale Stevens of Ft. Worth; brothers Ellis "Bub" (Sharon) Smith of Anchorage, AK, Michael "Mike" (Sherry) Matheny of Tellico Plans, TN and Cord Matheny of Tellico Plains, TN; sisters Rebecca (Tom) Glenn of Albany, MO, Laura Kate (Randy) Jansen, of Anchorage, AK; grandchildren Hunter DaKota James and Jessiely Rayne James both of Rosepine. October 1, 2009 Isadore Swayzer Funeral services for Isadore Swayzer, Jr., 79, of Leesville will be held Saturday, October 3, at the First St. Paul Baptist Church Inc. in Leesville with Pastor L. C. Williams officiating. The burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery with full military rites. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville, Louisiana. Mr. Swayzer passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at his residence in Leesville. He retired from the U.S. Army as a Sergeant having served three tours in Germany, one tour in Korea, and two tours in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his wife Marie Swayzer; his parents, Isadore Swayzer Sr and Mary Jane Swayzer; brothers, Isadore Swayzer I, and Isaiah Swayzer; sisters Hazel Swayzer and Lillie Mae Turner; uncle, Milton Brown; aunts, Susie Doyle, Olivia Clark, and Pearl Jackson. He is survived by two sisters; Carrie Swayzer Beaudion of Monroe, and Lucille Swayzer Livingston of Houston, TX; uncles General Jackson of Dallas, Texas, and George Jackson of Hartford, Connecticut; aunts, Almeda Allen and Ometta Blakemore of Pontiac, Michigan, a sister in-law Myrtice Brantley of Jena; and three nieces who grew up with him, Lucy Jane Turner of Las Vega, Nevada, Alice L.Dockery of Baltimore, Maryland and Geneva Gray (Julian) of Monroe; godson Corey Gassaway; nephew Jerome Brantley who he raised like a son. October 2, 2009 Dorothy Werner Hollis Funeral services for Dorothy Werner Hollis, 87, of Leesville will be held Saturday, October 3, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, with Rev. Craig Forque and Rev. Wallace Palmer officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Dorothy, the daughter of the late Charles & Minnie Spillers Westmoreland, was born March 20, 1922 in Leesville. She passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 in Conroe, TX. She is preceded in death by her first husband Rev. George Louis Werner; her second husband Giles Hollis and daughter & son-in-law Carol & Johnny Castro. She is survived by her sons Larry (wife, Doris) Werner of Leesville, and Ron (wife, Antje) Werner of Montgomery, TX; sister Vera Nell (husband, Ira) Craft of Leesville; grandchildren, Susan, Jo Ann, Teri, Tanya, Debbie, Tammy, Lisa, Leslie, & Shanna; ten great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. October 7, 2009 Evan "Buggy" Willis Funeral services will be at Thursday, October 8, 2009 at Providence Baptist Church in Rosepine, with Reverend Arlen Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches. Buggy, 23, passed away Saturday October 3, 2009. He is survived by his mother, Lisa Hunt Brossette Nugent; maternal father, Floyd Willis, Jr. Dad, Norman Lirette, Jr.; Kenneth Wayne Brossette, Sr. and Kevin Nugent; Grandparents, Johnny and Patsy Hunt of Pitkin and Floyd and Bridgette Willis of Pitkin; step grand parents, Jerry and Theresa Nugent and Robert Brossette of Cloutierville; brothers and sisters, Ross Chandler Brossette, Joseph Lirette and Rachel Broadway Lirette, William Willis, Clint Willis, Heather Willis, Amber Willis, Dawn Lirette, Norman Lirette, III, Tiffany Nugent, Lauren Nugent, Mallory Nugent and Michael Brossett; Aunts and Uncles, Lynn Diamond of Baton Rouge; Uncle, Johnny Hunt III of Bundicks Lake, Sissy Willis of Pitkin, Vicky and Joey Charpentier of Houma, Richard and Sammy Lirette of Houma, Beverly Alwell of Deville, Jodi Brossette of Natchitoches, Charles Brossette of Cloutierville, Rodney Brossette of Cloutierville, Theresa Vercher of Anuahac, Texas. He was preceded in death by Stepdad Kenneth Brossette, brother, Kenneth "Frog" Brossette, Jr.; Stepgrandparents, Pauline and Norman Lirette, Sr., Dorothy Brossette and Uncle, Mark Brossette. Helen M. Johns Funeral services for Helen M. Johns, 64, of Leesville will be held at Saturday, October 10 at the New Willow Baptist Church in Leesville, Rev. L.C. Williams and Rev. Clennon Turner officiating. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Lake Charles. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Helen, the daughter of Nelson and Helen Jones Roberts was born on June 8, 1945 in Lafayette. She passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at her residence in Leesville. She is survived by her sons, Michael W. "Mickey" (wife, Gwendolyn) Roberts of Leesville and Jonathan Paul (wife, Christina) Roberts of New Llano; stepdaughter Patricia (husband, Billy) Hickman of Leesville; brothers, Nelson Roberts Jr. of San Diego, Calif., Joseph Roberts of Salt Lake City, Utah, Lormand Roberts of San Diego, Calif. and Raymond Roberts of Lake Charles; sisters Nellie Ann Gibson and Gretchen Hill of Lake Charles; and grandchildren, Joshua Cordell Roberts, Jaylan Patrick Roberts, and Jonathan Paul Roberts, Jr. Carol Cochran Lohmeyer Funeral services for Carol Cochran Lohmeyer, 65, of Anacoco will be held Wednesday, October 7 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Bart Murphy and Rev. Millard Monk officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Forest Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Carol, the daughter of Robert V. and Dorothy D. Cobb Cochran was born on November 9, 1943 in Natchitoches. She passed away on Monday, October 5 at Byrd Regional Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Dorothy Cochran; brother Thomas E. Cochran; sisters Francis Aline Cochran and Patricia Toney. She is survived by sons Dan C. Cochran of Gulfport, Miss. and David D. Dickard of Anacoco; daughters Ginger L. Blevins of Woodbridge, Wash., and Michelle R. Hair of Anacoco; sisters Evelyn D. Sansom of Satelite Beach, Fla., Roberta "Bobbie" Koepp of Cleveland, Texas, Katherine E. Hillman of DeRidder; grandchildren, Jan Gum, Dan Cochran II, Savannah Cochran, Larry Blevins, Christopher Hair, and Anneliese Taylor; great grandchildren Hayden Gum, Hiram Gum, Jordan Cochran, Brooke Cochran, Jessalynn Cochran, and Nick Cochran. October 8, 2009 Euna "Mutt" Brown Blackmon Funeral services for Euna "Mutt" Brown Blackmon, 93, of Leesville will be held Friday, October 9 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Elder Wayne Painter officiating. Burial will follow in the Cooper Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Blackmon the daughter of William and Ida Perkins Brown was born on July 15, 1916 in Vernon Parish. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Elder Hermon J. Blackmon. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Hardin of Pickering; two sons; William R. Blackmon of Effie, and David F. Blackmon and wife Pat of Crowville; grandson Todd Blackmon and wife Terayza of Houston, Texas, whom she raised as her son; brother, Joe Brown of Leesville; 9 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. October 9, 2009 Byron "Bookie" Johnson Funeral services for Bookie Johnson will be held Saturday at Gravel Hill Baptist Church in Cravens. Rev's Jeff James, Hardy Estes and Russell DeVore will officiate. Burial will be in Drakes Fork Cemetery under the direction of Smart & Son, Leesville. Bookie, 55, passed away in an Alexandria Hospital Thursday Oct. 8, 2009. Survivors are his wife of 35 years Deborah "Perch" Johnson of Cravens; his sons James W. Johnson and Lanie of Pitkin and a daughter, Wendy Lentz and Jesse of Pitkin. Other survivors are his brothers Larry Dane Johnson from Edgerly and Richard A. Johnson of Pitkin and sisters Karen Johnson of Pitkin and Loretta Howard of Fairview. Grandchildren are Shelby, Zecke, Charley, Allie and Saylor. He is preceded in death by his parents James P. and Ruth Doyle Johnson. Grandparents Simon and Edna Doyle and Robert Willie and Alice Johnson. SSG Samuel D. "Bulldog" Price SSG Samuel D. "Bulldog" Price (USA Ret), 82, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 20096 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was born on May 2, 1927 in Kurthwood to Samuel and Fannie Price. He devoted his life to the service of his country, spending 28 years in the U.S. Army. He was married to Ceola Jackson and to this union one child was born. Samuel was united in holy matrimony to the late Carrie Ann Price. With this union he raised her son as his own. He leaves to cherish his memories: two sons, Hirracco "Rocky" Price of Leesville and Christopher Sanders; one daughter, Deniece Downing; one brother, Henry Price of Leesville; ten grandchildren. Services will be Saturday, October 10, 2009 at the New Morning Glory Baptist Temple in Mansfield. His pastor, Rev. Clennon Turner, will officiate the services. October 15, 2009 Wayne C. Decker Wayne C. Decker of Leesville, formally of South Sioux City, NE. Wayne was born on September 20, 1936 and passed away on October 10, 2009 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. He was the son of Clinton (Joe) and Stella Decker. He married Donna Jean Salisbury in 1956, and they enjoyed 53 wonderful years of marriage. Wayne served in U.S. Army and was discharged in 1959. Wayne is survived by his wife, Donna J. Decker, four sons; Clint Decker and his wife Kay of Spearfish, SD, Bill Decker and his wife Marjorie of Leesville, Wade Decker, and Dan Decker and his wife Nancy of Sioux City, Iowa; one brother, Eugene Decker and his wife Sue; and one sister, Lucille Fox. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Leroy Decker. He adored his grandchildren Tiffani, Teri Jo, Jara, Justin, William Wayne, Jasmine, Daw, Jonie and Steven; great grandchildren Bree, Murphie and Lexie. Memorial service will be held in the Chapel at Smart & Son Friday Oct. 16, 2009 at 8 p.m. October 16, 2009 Marcia Elizabeth Garvey Dush Memorial services for Marcia Elizabeth Garvey Dush, 56, of Leesville will be held Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Pastor Danny Baker officiating. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Marcia, the daughter of William A. (Sr.) & Norma Loraine Martin Garvey, was born on February 4, 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland. She passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at her residence in Leesville. She is survived by her fiance Ralph Dace of Leesville; daughter Norma Bishop of Conway, Arkansas; brother William A. "Bill" Garvey, Jr. of Leesville; sisters, Jeannie Garvey Smith of Shreveport and Lisa Garvey of Shreveport, and grandson Kenneth Bishop. O.G. "Buddy" Johnson Funeral services for O.G. "Buddy" Johnson, 90, of Evans will be held Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the Oak Grove Congregational Methodist Church in Burr Ferry, with Rev. Melvin Smith and Rev. George Jeane officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith Family Cemetery in Evans. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Buddy, the son of Horace and Carrie Allen Johnson was born December 3, 1918 in Niceville, Fla. He passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at the West Wood Manor Nursing Home in DeRidder. He served in the Merchant Marines. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Carolyn Peppard; grandson Charles Ray Peppard and three siblings. He is survived by his wife of seventy years Alma Smith Johnson of Evans; son, Johnnie R. (wife, Donna) of Spring, Texas; daughter Joan (husband, Don) Carroll of Spring, Texas; five grandchildren, Tracie Peppard, Kimberly Hayes, Christopher Johnson, Karen Johnson and John David Johnson; and three grandchildren Kylie Hayes, Hunter Hayes and Lorien Johnson. Ernest "Nick" Nichols Mr. Ernest "Nick" Nichols of Slagle passed away at Byrd Regional Hospital on October 14, 2009. Born in Newport, Maine, he was a resident of Leesville since retiring from the U.S. Army where he served two tours in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his daughters Barbara Nichols of Leesville and Andrea LaFrancis (husband, Michael) of Leesville; sister Becky Thompson of Madison, Maine; seven grandchildren, David Warner, Clayton "C.J." Pollock, Samantha Prielipp, Mathew LaFrancis, Cobratty "Scooter" Pollock, Harley Kemp and Justin LaFrancis; and one great grandchild Emillie Prielipp. Private family services will be set at a later date. Sieglinde Angelika (Hartweck) Saenger Sieglinde Angelika (Hartweck) Saenger, 56, of Leesville, succumbed to cancer Tuesday evening, October 13, 2009, quietly at her home in Leesville. She was born June 21, 1952, near Neustadt an der WeinstraBe, Rhineland-Pfalz, the daughter of Josef and Hertha (Rust) Hartweck. She is survived by her daughter, Nichole A. Lind of Longview, Texas; her companion J. William Fabian of Leesville, as well as her sister, Hannelore Helf and two brothers Werner and Walter Hartweck , all of Germany. She was preceded in death by her parents. October 20, 2009 Gatha McInnis Merchant Funeral service for Gatha McInnis Merchant, 70, will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 4 p.m., Hixson Funeral Home with Bro. Dave Stewart and Bro. Durhl Davis officiating. Mrs. Merchant went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 17, in her residence in Anacoco. Burial will be at Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Jamie Ann Merchant and her father, Charles W. McInnis. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Billy Merchant of Anacoco; sons, Jim Merchant and wife Marilyn, Patrick Merchant and wife Danna, Tommy James and wife Greta; mother, Joyce McInnis; sister, Charlene Dowden and husband Joe; brother, Charles "Russell" McInnis and wife Robin, all of Anacoco; her grandchildren, Jessica Holman and husband Brian of Ragley, Lynsea Merchant, Brittany Merchant, Morgan James, and Blake James, all of Anacoco. Johnnie P. Plummer On Sunday, October 18, 2009, Johnnie P. Plummer, 70, of Anacoco passed away at his home with his family by his side. He was a former Mason and had served in the U.S. Army. Services will be held on Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 2 p.m. in the Anacoco Pentecostal Church with Rev. C.W. Dowden officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Plummer was preceded in death by a son: David R. Plummer, granddaughter Farrah Lee, and his parents. Survivors are his wife of 50 years, Delores Plummer; four daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and Bo Carson, Tammy and Jeff Christensen, Codi and Mike Godwin, all of Anacoco and Stacie and Donnie DeMary of Leesville; sisters, Carrie Ruth Mattox of Anacoco and Ima Lou Cavanaugh of Frierson; one brother, Buster Plummer of Leesville; and five grandchildren, Heath Caron, Mason Christensen, John David Christensen, Kaleb Godwin and Hunter DeMary. October 21, 2009 Warren Ray Horsley Funeral services for Warren Ray Horsley will be held on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Christway Church in DeRidder with Reverends Kenis Smith and Wade Carroll officiating. Burial will follow at the Rosepine Cemetery. Mr. Horsley passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009 in Wichita, KS. He was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi Horsley; son, David Horsley; daughter, Carol Ladner and brother, Dale Horsley. He is survived by his sons, Larry Horsley of DeRidder, Dean and Linda Horsley of DeRidder and Merle and Vickie Horsley of Rosepine; brother, Hudson Horsley of Rapid City SD; sisters, Alice Koppelman and Leona Potts of Rapid City, SD and Stella and husband Don Kraft of Wessington Springs, SD; sister-in-law Velma Horsley of Holbrook, AZ; nine grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. October 22, 2009 James "Sam" Williams Funeral services for James "Sam" Williams, 83, of Hornbeck will be held Friday, October 23 at 10 a.m., at Oak Grove Bible Baptist Church in Hornbeck with Bro. John Northway, Bro. Edwin McCullough & C.V. Chance officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. Williams passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at his residence in Hornbeck. Mr. Williams was born on February 18, 1926 to James "Jim" and Catherine Williams. In 1952 he joined the United States Marines attaining the rank of Corporal. Mr. Williams is preceded in death by his father and mother; one brother Dow Williams; two sisters Mae Behan and Fern Simmons; one brother-in-law Glen Moore and a father-in-law Robert Moore. Mr. Williams is survived by his loving wife of 54 years whom he loved dearly; Lillie Jewel Williams of Hornbeck; three sons and daugter-in-laws, Anthony and Shannon Williams of Hornbeck, Rodney and Leah Williams of Hornbeck, and Stevie and Kirou Williams of Mililani, Hawaii; two brotheres and sister-in-laws, Robert Ed and Shirley Williams of Bossier, and Jesse and Linda Williams of Sulphur; one sister and brother-in-law Daisy and Bob Likes of New Llano; seven grandchildren, Cody Williams, Megan Williams, Morgan Williams and Duncan Williams all of Hornbeck, and K.J. Williams, Yuskie Williams & Stephanie Williams all of Mililani, Hawaii; and a host of nieces and nephews, Gerry and Betty Green, Roger and Barbara Therrell, and Coydell and Jeanette Jackson. October 24, 2009 Leona Marie Tovery Leona Marie Tovery, 90, died October 23, 2009 in Alexandria. Burial services are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Hixson Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. with Father Kenneth Michiels officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco. She was a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served during WWII. She is survived by her cousin and Godchild, Robert DeBate and wife Madeline; sisters-in-law, Mary Helen Tovery Poleman and Dimple Tovery Sanders; special friends, Betty Summitt, Fannie Wells and Kimberly Mattox. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Joy Tovery and parents, Clement Melancon, Jr. and Lucille Dupuy. October 27, 2009 Lucille Mitchell Emmons Lucille Mitchell Emmons, 86, passed from this life on October 25, 2009 in Leesville. She was a lifelong resident of Leesville having graduated from Evans High School in 1940. Lucille is survived by her husband, Alton Emmons of Leesville; son, Donnie Mitchell and wife Edie of Leesville; daughters, Bonnie Bledsoe and husband Maurice of Lafayette and Connie Odom and husband Tommy of Elizabeth; daughter-in-law, Lynda Mitchell; stepdaughter, Charlotte Smith and husband Bobby; sister, Ruby White Addison; and brother, James White all of Leesville; 18 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul "Toge" Mitchell; son, Ronald W. Mitchell; and her parents, Myrtie Cole White and Ray White. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Hixson Funeral Home. Ministers officiating will be Andy Addison and Ricky Kay. Burial will be at Pine Hill Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Sandra Perkins LeJeune Funeral services will be held Tuesday Oct. 27, 2009 at 2 p.m. in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel for Sandra Perkins LeJeune, 53, who died Friday at the Crowley American Legion. Survivors include her husband Willis LeJeune of Duson; two daughters April Guidry of Duson, and Amber LeJeune of Duson; her parents Erbby J. Perkins Sr. of Sugar Town. Barbara Giovanni of Leesville; four sisters Sheryl Husers of Lake Charles, Geri Ellias of New Llano, Gwen Bartlett of Leesville, Dawna Taylor of Moss Bluff; one brother Jimmy Perkins of Iowa; three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her step father Joseph Giovanni; one sister Ellen Rae Perkins. The burial will be in the St. Theresa Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne. Johnnie Nell McRae Liliedahl Memorial services for Johnnie Nell McRae Liliedahl, 64, of La Porte, Texas, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, LA, with Rev. James Glass officiating. Burial will follow in the Self Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Liliedahl passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 at a hospice hospital in Houston, Texas, near her home in La Porte, Texas after a long struggle with uterine and endometrial cancer. Johnnie was born in Leesville, on Oct. 13, 1945, and is the daughter of John Wesley and Nellie V. McRae, of Leesville. Johnnie is survived by her husband of 25 years, Ralph A. Liliedahl, Jr., originally from Leesville, but now residing in La Porte, Texas; one son, Douglas Brandon Mason and his wife Melissa of Denver, Colo..; two daughters: Jennifer Jennen and husband Mike of Wichita, Kan.; and Lynn Moran of La Porte, Texas.; one brother, Morris Jean McRae and his wife Jackie of Leesville, and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, John Wesley McRae, her mother Nellie V. McRae, both from Leesville, and her brother Duane McRae of Baton Rouge. In 1985 she married Ralph Liliedahl. Mrs. Deloy C. Ross Funeral services for Mrs. Deloy C. Ross of Anacoco will be held at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 28 in the First Baptist Church of Leesville with Reverends Jerry Penfield and Wallace Palmer officiating. The burial will follow in the Leesville Cemetery under the direction of the Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Ross died at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in her residence, after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Toledo, Texas and a lifelong resident of Anacoco. Louise Ross was preceded in death by her husband, Deloy C. Ross; her parents, Leland and Burnadine Lenahan; and sister-in-law, Vernia Lenahan. She is survived by her son, Richard D. Ross of Leesville; daughter-in-law Debi Ross; grandsons, Mason Ross and Tanner Ross; brother, Leland C. Lenahan II and his wife Suzanne of Anacoco; sister, Lelia Lenahan of Humble, Texas; sister-in-law, Anita Barrett of Hernando, Miss.; and special friends, Mary Casarez and Beverly Palmer, both of Leesville. October 28, 2009 Walter E. "Butch" Bridges Funeral services for Walter E. "Butch" Bridges, 58, of Hornbeck will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, October 29 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Kenneth Baggs officiating. Burial will follow in the Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Butch was born in Camp Polk on May 18, 1951 and passed away on October 26, 2009 at his residence in Hornbeck. He was preceded in death by his brother Jerry Bridges; father, Oden E. Bridges; and grandmother, Aletha Brown Dew. He is survived by his mother, Bessie Brown Stephens of Leesville; sisters; Roseanna Cardenas and husband Luis of Hornbeck, Dixie Fontenot of Moss Bluff, Dottie Rose of Melbourne, Fla., Elisabeth Dillard and husband Kenneth of Anacoco, and Toni Palestina and husband Frank of New Orleans; brothers Danny Bridges of Hornbeck, Everett Bridges and wife Paula of Anacoco, Albert Bridges and wife Maritza of Slidell and William Bridges of San Diego, Calif. October 29, 2009 Mikki Gaston Brack Funeral services for Mikki Gaston Brack, 66, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, October 29 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with John Burns officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mikki, the daughter of L.D. and Anita Varnado Butts was born on August 13, 1943 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She passed away on Monday, October 26, 2009 at her residence in Leesville. She is survived by her husband of over 30 years Merle R. Brack of Leesville; stepson Mike (Francis) Brack, Sr., of Corrigan, Texas; sister Gwyn (Paul) Gandy of Rogers, Arkansas; grandchildren Michael (Heather) Brack, Jr., and great grandchildren Kaid Michael Brack and Makayla Marie Brack. October 30, 2009 Elaine Elizabeth McKee Elaine Elizabeth McKee, 64, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 in Shreveport. She is survived by one son, Milton McKee of Anacoco; four daughters, Elizabeth Clark and husband Michael of Dunnegan, Mo., Twila McDonald and husband Scott of Nacogdoches, Texas, Theresa Price of Natchez, Miss., Dana Glaspie and husband Ricky of Hornbeck; four brothers; 11 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Riley McKee, mother, Hattie Doyle and brother, Ervin Doyle. Ministers will be the Rev. Randall Bryant and Rev. Buddy Airhart. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mark Self Funeral services for Mark Self will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Good Hope Baptist Church, Anacoco with burial in Good Hope Cemetery. Mark, 38, passed away Oct. 27, 2009 in Anacoco. Survivors are his son, Jonathan Self of Anacoco; his daughter, Emily Self of Anacoco; his father, Max Self and wife, Wendy, of Anacoco; four brothers, Anthony, Richard, David, and Stephen Self, all of the Rosepine/DeRidder area and Chapin Hawkins of Abilene, Texas; his sisters, Yolanda Swindler of Elizabethtown, Ken., Brenda Martinez of Anacoco, Rebekah Martin of Leesville, Elizabeth Behan of Florien and Sarah Poole of Rosepine; and his grandmother, Yowama Self of Anacoco. His is preceded in death by his mother, Janice Self. Howard Tate A memorial service for Howard Tate will be held Saturday in the Chapel of Smart & Son, Leesville at 1 p.m. The funeral home will open at noon. Howard, 71, passed away Oct. 27, 2009 at 6:15 p.m. at home. He was cremated. Survivors are his wife Charlene Tate of the Slagle/Simpson area; his children, Presley "Sonny" Tate of Calif., Myra Roland of Colo., Steve Hinkle and Debbie of Leesville and Wendy and Roy Muniz of Hurricane, Utah, along with Archie Hinkle of California, Paul Phipps of Slagle and Garret Phipps of Mobile, Ala.; one sister Pat Gerhart of Mobile, Alaba.; nine grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Mr. Tate is preceded in death by one son John Tate, and two sisters Wanda Flennor and June Christensen. November 4, 2009 Hullett Earl Sumlin Graveside services with Military Honors for Hullett Earl Sumlin " Elvis" will be held at the Northwest Veterans Cemetery in Keithville on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 1 p.m. Mr. Sumlin, 67 of Simpson passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2009 as a result of injuries received in an auto accident. He was a Disabled American Veteran having served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict. Survivors are his fiance Gena Tjepkas of Leesville; daughter, Shelia Webber of Leesville; two sons, John Derek Sumlin and Troy Dale Sumlin both of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Morgan Sumlin and Brandian River Sumlin; four additional grandchildren and six great grandchildren. November 5, 2009 Edward P. "Eddie" Green Edward P. "Eddie" Green, 44, passed from this world into the presence of the Lord on November 2, 2009 at his home in Leesville. He was born December 4, 1964 in Vallejo, CA. Eddie was employed by Cepolk at Ft. Polk for six years. Edward is preceded in death by brothers Ronnie William and John Matthew; sister, Samantha Fay; grandparents, John and Beaulah McDermott, Bennie Edward and Audrey Harris; uncles, Richard Green, Joe and Jimmy Harris. He is survived by his beloved family. Parents, Patrick C. and Shirley M. Green; brothers, Robert Green and wife Jessica, Pat Green, Jr. and wife Beth, Greg Green and wife Tabatha, all of Leesville; nieces, Courtney, Paige, Madison and Ashlynn; nephews, Kyle, Briar, Josh and Brandon; a special Aunt and Uncle, Sharon and Charles Hughes and their sons, Todd Lowery and wife Melinda, Victor Lowery and wife Melissa, Ben Lowery and wife Shawn and David Lowery and wife Kelly, all of Mississippi. Aunts, Bonnie Adams, Bessie Nimon, Darlene Landry; uncles, Michael Harris, John Paul Harris along with their families. Burial will be in Stephen's Cemetery of Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. November 6, 2009 Jerry E. Light Memorial services for Mr. Jerry E. Light, 71, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 8, 2009 at the East Leesville Baptist Church in Leesville. Mr. Light passed away on Monday, November 2, 2009 in the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He served in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife of almost 40 years Barbara Light of Leesville; Son, Jerry Ray Light of San Marcus, TX; daughters, Beth Anne Stull (Brian) of DeQuincy, Leanne Miller (Eric) of Leesville, Lorlin Light (stationed in Alaska but currently serving in Iraq), and Kelli Alissa Light; brother, James Doyle Light (Mary) of Kingsport, TN.; brother and sisters in law, Michael and Sandy Flatt, and Anne Flatt all of Leesville and one grandson, Alexzander Stull of DeQuincy. Mr. Light was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin A. and Clara Ledbetter Light. November 8, 2009 Urania Tavares Beckom Urania passed away September 29, 2009 while residing in Lancaster, Calif. at the age of 97. She was preceded in death by her husband Warren Haywood Beckcom, Sr. in 1997; her parents William and Suzanne Medeiros Tavares; and three siblings: Delpha Wolstenholme, Wilhelmina Mason, and Eugene Tavares. She is survived by her sister Dorothea Couto (West Warwick, RI); her four children: Warren Beckcom, Jr. (New York), David Beckcom (Houston, Texas), James Beckcom (Lancaster, Calif.), and Alicia Katzenberger (Baton Rouge); five grandchildren: Georgia Day, Mary Keel, Jason Beckcom, Ashley Paxton Keller, Lynsey Paxton and two great grandchildren. Urania, known to family and friends as Ronnie, was born on December 9, 1911 on Sao Miguel Island in the Azores. She came to the U.S. with her family at age one. She was married in 1945. Family and friends will celebrate her life in a private memorial mass at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Baton Rouge on Saturday, November 14 at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at the Beckcom Cemetery in Hornbeck at a later date. Carmen Elaine Boothe Doles Funeral services celebrating the life of Mrs. Carmen Elaine Boothe Doles, 65, of Rosepine,will be held at Rosin Creek Pentecostal Church, Harrisonburg, Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 1 p.m. with the Revs. A.J. Kimball and George A. Boothe officiating. Committal services will follow at the Ellis Boothe Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Jonesville. Mrs. Doles entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria. She was born on June 3, 1944 in Wisner to the union of Ellis M. and Doretta C. Boothe. She was preceded in death by her father, Ellis M. Boothe, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Henry and Alpha Cooper; and paternal grandparents, Ellis and Jincy Boothe. She is survived by her adoring husband of thirty-eight years, James Pat Doles; one daughter, Jincy Elaine Newman and spouse David; one son, James Adrian Doles; and one precious grandson, Cade Newman, all of Rosepine. She is further survived by three brothers, Leo Boothe and wife Kim of Dunbarton; Shelby R. Boothe, of King Salmon, Alaska; and Ellis M. Boothe, Jr. and wife Mary Beth of Jonesville. Mabel P. Turner Funeral services for Mabel P. Turner, 81, of Anacoco will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Turner passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at her residence in Anacoco. November 10, 2009 Clara Addison Funeral services for Clara Addison, 87, of Anacoco will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, November 12, 2009 at the Good Hope Baptist Church in Anacoco with Rev. Wallace Palmer and Huey Haymon officiating. The burial will follow in the Good Hope Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Addison passed away on Monday, November 10 at her daughter's residence in Anacoco. Clara was the daughter of Albert and Annie Howard Gunter. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 43 years Homer Addison. She is survived by daughter, Willie Ruth (husband, Billy) Martin and son Charles B. (wife, Kathy) Addison, all of Anacoco; three grandchildren, three great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Ella Ethel Goins Martin Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Ethel Goins Martin, 97, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, November 10, 2009 in the Pine Grove Baptist Church in Mora with Reverends Ricky Carver, Ed Basco, and Morris Goins officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Mora under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Martin passed away Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the Natchitoches Community Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Alonzo Martin; her son and daughter-in-law, Lonnie and Gertrude Martin; two sons-in-law, Artice Martin and Ron Murray; one granddaughter, Gwendolyn Hall; one grandson, Kevin Martin and one grandson-in-law, Wesley Boothe. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, James Alton and Sandra Martin of Natchitoches; daughter Juanita Murray of Nacogdoches, TX; daughters and sons-in-law, LaWanda and Raymond Crager of Leesville, and Dorothy and Huey Whatley of Nacogdoches, TX; one sister, Leta Coburn of Mora; 18 grandchildren; 49 great grandchildren and 24 great great grandchildren. November 12, 2009 Mr. Virgil Phillips Funeral services for Mr. Phillips will be held in Castor Baptist Church Saturday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Ed Baldwin officiating. Burial will follow in Castor Cemetery under the direction of Smart & Son Funeral Home in Leesville. Virgil, 65, passed away quietly in his home Tuesday, November 10, 2009. Survivors are his wife, Helen Phillips of Leesville; sons Johnny and Rickey Phillips, both of Leesville; three daughters, Christina Culpepper and Judy McGee, both of Leesville and Julie Branco of Colorado Springs, CO; two stepsons, Nathan Johnson of Krum, TX and Jason Johnson of Leesville; a brother, Clarence Phillips of Leesville and two sisters, Donna Austin and Jessie Cummings, both of Leesville; six grandchildren, three-step grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Virgil's parents, Jesse and Essie Allbritton Phillips precede him in death along with a brother, Billy Phillips and two sisters, Margie Thompson and Denise Vickars. Arianna Deanne Strange Infant Arianna Deanne Strange passed away Nov. 7, 2009 in Leesville. She is the daughter of Cheri Strange. Services are to be announced by Smart & Son of Leesville. November 13, 2009 Troy Malcolm Johnson Funeral services for Troy Malcolm Johnson, 61, of Timpson, Texas, will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 14, 2009, in Marlow Baptist Church, Cravens, with Bro. Shane Clifton and Sister Nina Coudrain officiating. Interment will follow in Drakes Fork Cemetery, Cravens. Mr. Johnson passed away November 11, 2009, in Nacogdoches, Texas. Born October 09, 1948, in Leesville, Troy Johnson was the son of the late Alvi H. and Lillie Mae Johnson. He and Colleen Real were married December 18, 1969, in Beaumont, Texas. Survivors include his wife Colleen Johnson of Timpson, Texas; sons Dennis Wayne Johnson and wife Tracey of Timpson, Texas and Samuel Johnson of Timpson, Texas; daughter Theresa Barber and husband John of Branson, Mo.; brother Donald Johnson of W.V.; sisters Frankie Lou Johnson of Cravens, Eudawn Callahan of Leesville, Judy Simmons of Hornbeck, Janette Magallan of Leesville, Vera Galaviz of Hornbeck and Evelyn Rae Cluff of Anacoco; five grandchildren: Pixie Johnson, Lee Chriswell, Geoffrey Chriswell, Chase Chriswell and Christian Chriswell; and six great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Troy Johnson was preceded in death by two brothers, Travis Johnson and Sammy Sweat. Marvin Simpson Stewart Funeral services for Marvin Simpson Stewart, 89, will be held at Smart and Son Funeral Home in Leesville, Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Rodney Tilley and Rev. Danny Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Smart and Son. Marvin passed away Wednesday November 11, 2009 in the Veteran's Hospital in Shreveport. He was a veteran of WW II, Eighth Air Force, 379th Bomber Division. He is survived by his wife, Alice Lea Andrews Stewart of Leesville; daughters Charlotte Shuster of Vidor, Texas and Peggy Gore, (Michael) of Leesville; four grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents William Simpson Stewart and Vera Hudson Stewart Dowden and his brothers Red Stewart and Eugene Dowden. Thomas Arthur Urquhart III Thomas Arthur Urquhart III(Lil Thomas) was born April 30, 1980, in Ft. Sill, Okla. to Thomas and Josephine Urquhart. He departed his life on November 7, 2009. He was preceded in death by a brother, Christopher Allen, grandparents, the late T. A. Urquhart and Ola Mae Urquhart and Lee Butler. He leaves to cherish his memory parents Thomas and Josephine Urquhart of DeRidder; grandmother, Elizabeth Butler of Pine Bluff, Ark.; one sister, Tywanna Urquhart-Kyse r(Michael) of DeRidder; one brother, Lee Tyrell Urquhart of Lafayette; one niece, Jasmin Kyser and two nephews, Joseph and James Kyser, both of DeRidder; a special friend, Breanna Neal. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2009, at Interdenomination of Faith Church of the Living God, 1279 Pitkin Road, Leesville. Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. November 15, 2009 Waymol Sue Boswell Funeral services for Waymol Sue Boswell, 76, of New Llano will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, November 15 at the First United Pentecostal Church in Leesville, with Rev. M.C. Green and Rev. John Burns officiating. The burial will follow in the Stephens Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Boswell passed away on Friday, November 13 at her residence in New Llano. She was the daughter of Jerry W. and Ora Mae Hall Barrington. Sue formerly served as the Chief of Police for New Llano after the death of her first husband T.C. Frusha. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband and also her brother William "Buddy" Barrington. She is survived by her husband of 27 years Freddie Boswell of New Llano; daughter, Barbara and husband Clark "Corky" Mann of Leesville; step sons, Roger and wife Vickie Boswell and Anthony and wife Pam Boswell all of New Llano; step daughter, Melissa and husband Patrick Liliedahl of Lake Charles; sister, Jo Ann and husband Phillip Larwood of Leesville; grandchildren, Anthony and Chris Mann; step-grandchildren,? Matthew Boswell, Adam Liliedahl, Mark Boswell, Allison Boswell, Katie Boswell, and Makayla Liliedahl and two great grandchildren Tyler Mann and R J Prince. November 17, 2009 Georgia Faye Lexie Funeral services for Georgia Faye Lexie, 68, of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Les Comeaux and Benny Backlund officiating. The burial will follow in the Leesville Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville, Louisiana. Georgia, the daughter of Georgie and Nancy Langston Scarbre, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2009 at Riverside Hospital of Louisiana in Alexandria. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Frank Lexie of Leesville; sons, Bill Lawson of Joshua, TX, James D. Lawson of Little Rock, AR, and Stephen True of Modesto, CA; daughter, Beverly Jeanette Brown of Moses Lake, WA; sister, Bertha Bushnell of CA, and 14 grandchildren. Betty Lea McInnis Perkins Funeral services for Betty Lea McInnis Perkins, age 76, of Anacoco will be held Tuesday, November 17 at 10 a.m. in the Labby Memorial Chapel in Leesville with Bro Irby Perkins, Jr. and Rev. Wallace Palmer officiating. Burial will follow at McInnis Cemetery in Anacoco. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Perkins passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the Woodlands Health Care Center in Leesville. Pallbearers will be John Perkins, Rod Perkins, Steven Perkins, Buck Massey, Willard McInnis, J. D. Haymon, Jimmie Haymon and David Cyr. With Honorary Pallbearers being Colton Milsap, Tanner Perkins, Payton Perkins and Christopher Clark. Mrs. Perkins was born in Anacoco. She was the daughter of Johnnie Lee and Flora Louise Leonard McInnis. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son Steven Trampus Perkins, brother Elmer McInnis and sister Minnie Thompson. Mrs. Perkins is survived by her husband of 60 years, Jerald W. Perkins of Anacoco; sons, John and Kay Perkins of Anacoco, Rod and Pam Perkins of Ozark, AR and Cletus Perkins of Dallas, TX; Brother C. D. McInnis of Anacoco; Grandchildren, Amanda and Tom Coulter, Beverly and Chad Milsap and Steven and Tanya Perkins; Great grandchildren, Kaityln Coulter, Sierra Milsap, Colton Milsap, Cheyenne Milsap, Tanner Perkins and Payton Perkins. November 19, 2009 Carter Wayne Martin Carter Wayne Martin, 50, of Anacoco passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 in Alexandria. He was born on June 9, 1959 to Austin and Zelma Dean Goins Martin in Pineville. He was a 1977 graduate of Anacoco High School and was a very talented and gifted person. In 1989, he moved to Remington, VA with his family where he worked as a plumbing supervisor around the state of Virginia. In 2006, Carter moved back home to Anacoco and was a plumbing supervisor at Ameri Tech Buildings and had worked at Ft. Polk. He loved his family and friends and would do anything he could to help them. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2009 in the Crystal Springs Baptist Church in Anacoco with Rev. Gurvis Martin officiating. Burial will follow at a later date. Visitation will begin on Friday, November 20, 2009 at 3 p.m. at Crystal Springs until service time. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his parents, Austin and Zelma Dean Goins Martin, two brothers, Edward Reid Martin and Carl Ray Martin. Survivors are the mother of his children, Nora Martin of Remington, VA; two daughters and son in-law, Kimberly and T.J. Furr and Cameron Martin, both of Remington, VA; two sons, Steven and Devin Martin, both of Remington, VA; two brothers, John Martin of Leesville and Calvin Martin of Anacoco; two sisters, Jeanette Martin of Anacoco and Debbie Gilcrease of Leesville; three grandchildren, Taylor, Chase and Hayden Furr of Remington, VA and a host of nephews and nieces. November 21, 2009 Randle Kelly Lindsey Randle Kelly Lindsey, 79, passed from this life on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at his residence in Leesville. He was born to Lois Chunn Lindsey and James Lindsey of Pleasant Ridge, Miss. Randle proudly served in the United States Army for 22 years as a medical specialist. After retiring, he worked in the E.R. at Fort Polk and also at Kurthwood Manor in Leesville and Pinehaven Nursing Home in Rosepine. Survivors include his son, Rodger Dale Lindsey of Leesville; daughter, Ethel Busby of Leesville; sisters, Dorothy Hall of Sedgewick, Kan., Edna Perkins of Annapolis, Mass., June Gerdes of Tacoma, Wash., Barbara Baldwin of Oden, Ark. and Janice Benis of Bentley, Kan.; brothers, James Lindsey of Juno, Alaska, Kenneth Lindsey of Bentley, Kan., six grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wife Lorena Lindsey, sisters, Violet Shirley, Glenda Rhodes and brothers, Fred, Jerry and Dennis Lindsey. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2009 beginning at 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Monday, November 23, 2009, 10 a.m. until the time of the service at noon at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 23, 2009 at noon at Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will be at Cooper Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Brandon Kyle Smith Funeral services for Brandon Kyle Smith, 17, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 23, 2009 in the First Baptist Church of Anacoco with Bro. D.R. Davis and C.W. Dowden officiating. Burial will follow in the Cold Springs Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2009 from 3 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home and from 9 a.m. until service time Monday in the church. Kyle passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009 in Huntsville, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of Anacoco and Vernon Parish until a year ago when he went to live with his grandmother in Huntsville. He was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. He loved to fish and ride four-wheelers. He was a sophomore at Huntsville High School and also had attended Anacoco High School. Kyle was a very loving and outgoing person who never met a stranger. Kyle is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Jo Ann Luke. ? He is survived by his parents: Brian K. and Tracy Smith of Anacoco; one brother, Kodey Smith of Anacoco; one sister: Brandy Smith of Anacoco; his grandparents, Dorothy Rhoden of Huntsville, Texas, A.J. Smith of Anacoco; and Virgil Luke of Laurel Miss.; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Cora A. Brack Stracener Funeral services for Mrs. Cora A. Brack Stracener were held in the Chapel of Smart & Son Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Saturday with Rev. Joe Reverend officiating. Burial was in Holly Springs, Fort Polk. Cora, 42, passed away in Leesville on Nov. 19, 2009. She was born in Alexandria, but raised in Leesville. She was an avid bunco player, who enjoyed winning as much as anyone. Her family recalls days that she would go missing only to find out later she was fishing. She will be missed. Survivors are her husband, Wade Gosnell of Leesville; her two children, Anthony Stracener of Anacoco and Jennifer Stracener of DeQuincy and her two grandchildren, Cameron Berzas and Owen Stracener. Other survivors are her mother and her step-dad Dovie and John Nichols of Call, Texas; her brothers, Ronnie Baker of Sugartown, Benny Baker of Mo., Johnny Baker of Wichita, Kan., Larry Baker of Houston, Texas and William "Peanut" Brack of Dry Creek; her sister Cathy Turner of Leesville and her twin sister, Laura Joann Brack of Anacoco. Cora was preceded in death by her father, William Brack. November 22, 2009 Vira Ella Franklin Eagles James Rowland Eagles passed away on May 11, 2009, and Vira Ella Franklin Eagles passed away on November 22, 2009. Rowland was born on December 30, 1923 in Winnfield, LA to Harry Clayton and Olive Shelton Eagles. He grew up in Winnfield with his brother H.C. and sisters Olivia and Edith. Vira was born on September 18, 1921 in Leesville, LA to Thomas and Magnolia McManus Franklin. She grew up in Leesville with her brother Ben and sister Margaret. Rowland and Vira met and fell in love while at LSU. They were married in 1945 in New York City. They had a daughter, Virginia Rose. Rowland and Vira celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary in February 2009. They are survived by their daughter Virginia and their son-in-law David, along with many nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Chapel Hill, NC. Burial will be at the old Leesville Cemetery in Leesville. November 24, 2009 Margot Jordan Funeral services for Margot Jordan, 76, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, November 24 at the Labby Memorial Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Gary Archbold officiating. The burial will follow in the Castor Cemetery in Leesville. Friends may visit Monday, November 23 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and then Tuesday, 8 a.m. until service time in the funeral home. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Jordan passed away on Saturday, November 21 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Margot was the daughter of Heinrich and Susanne Kotter Stern and was born in Bad-Hersfeld, Germany. She was an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Leesville. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and had a passion for sewing and reading. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband J. D. Jordan, daughter Sybille "Billie" Beckstrom and grandson, Michael Galliano. She is survived by her sons; Jimmy and Cathryn Ann Jordan of Leesville and Jay & Misong Jordan of Rosepine; daughter, Vickie & Joe Green of Leesville; brother, Karl Wilhelm Stern of Germany; sister, Erika Thornton of Dixon, CA; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Ruby Hilton Legg Funeral services for Ruby Hilton Legg will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, at the Family Worship Center in Leesville. Rev. Melton Mitchell will officiate and the burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville. Friends may visit Tuesday, November 24, beginning at 5 p.m. at the church. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Ruby was born on October 15, 1933, in Hornbeck, the daughter of Lee and Maggie Hilton. Mrs. Ruby was a member of the Family Worship Center. She managed the Top Value Stamp Redemption Center until its closure, and she later retired from Fort Polk. Most importantly, Ruby lived life to the fullest and completed her true calling of being a servant. She was a faithful servant to her Lord, her family, and her friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband of 46 years, James Legg and her brothers Chester, Preston, and Leemon Hilton. Mrs. Legg is survived by her daughters, Martha and husband Robert Yarbrough of Leesville, Sharon Moore of Baton Rouge and Glenda and husband Bruce Stanley of Leesville; ?brother, Jack and wife Edith Hilton, and sister, Ruth Spillers all of Leesville; grandchildren, Greg Yarbrough, Becky and Stuart Folse, Ryan Moore, Mandy and Chris? Wright, Kasey and O'Dell Ware and Darin Stanley; Great Grandchildren, Parker, Aiden, and Braxton Folse, and Addy Kate Wright. December 1, 2009 Eloise Wilson Arthur Funeral services for Eloise Wilson Arthur, age 83, of Leesville will be held Tuesday, December 1 at 2 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Hornbeck with Rev. Bill Hines officiating.?Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time on December 1. Burial will follow at Pisgah Cemetery in Hornbeck. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Arthur, the daughter of Elijah and Serenthia Chance Wilson, was born on November 24, 1926 in Toro.? She passed away on Monday, November 30, 2009 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She is survived by sons Michael Arthur of Shreveport and Dwayne Arthur of Minden; brothers Troy and wife Bonnie Wilson of Lake Charles, W.L. "Bill" and wife Dot Wilson of Hornbeck and Kenneth and wife Susie of Sour Lake, Texas; sisters Mattie Browning of Dodson and Sandra Owers of Hornbeck; four grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. William Douglas Poe Funeral services for William Douglas "Doug" Poe, 72,?of Leesville will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at noon at the First Baptist Church of Leesville with Dr. Jerry Penfield, Rev. Craig Forge and Rev. Joe Wellman officiating.? Burial will follow in the Castor Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Poe passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2009 in Alexandria at 12:15 p.m.?He was a life resident of the Leesville area and was in the first graduating class of Hicks High School.? He?was a Veteran of the United States Army and had worked for Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville?for 33 years of serving others.??He served as a Deacon of?First Baptist Church of Leesville and Castor Baptist?Church.? He was a past president of?the Wagon Wheel Riding Club, Trail Boss for 36 years throughout Vernon Parish. He loved rodeoing and?especially working with children.?He had served as a Little League Baseball Coach and was known as "Pop" in the Rodeo Circuit. Mr. Poe was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Coral Poe Survivors are his wife of 50 yrs, Loretta Martin Poe of Leesville; two sons and daughter in-law, Dwayne Poe and wife Melanie of Provencal and Wayburn Danny Poe of Leesville; one sister, Geraldine Williamson and husband James of Leesville; one brother,? Jerry and wife Brenda Poe of Leesville; four grandchildren, Codie Poe, Haley Procell and husband Aaron, Lacey Crow and Justin Martin and wife Whitney. December 2, 2009 Hugo Cespedes Funeral services for Hugo Cespedes, 77, of Leesville will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, December 4, 2009 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Jimmy Glass officiating. The burial will follow in the Holly Grove Cemetery in Anacoco. Friends may visit Thursday, December 3 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Friday, December 4 from 8 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Hugo passed away on Sunday, November 29 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was the son of Adrian and Luisa Eva Angeldois Cespedes, Sr. and was born in Lima Peru, South America. He moved to the Chicago area when he was 22 years old, then to Los Angeles and later to San Francisco where he and his wife owned and operated the LaPlaya Restaurant. Approximately 16 years later they retired and moved to Leesville. Hugo taught himself to speak English and used his speaking abilities as an English/Spanish translator for the Vernon Parish Court System and Fort Polk for a number of years. He loved to play the guitar, piano and to sing. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Adrian Cespedes, Jr., his sister Rosario Rodriquez, and his step-son, Michael Rodgers. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Patty Cespedes of Leesville; sons, Hugo (wife, Susanne) Cespedes, Jr. of Ft Lauderdale, FL and Adrian Cespedes of Huntington Beach, CA; daughter, Sandra? Merizalde of Anaheim Hills, CA; grandchildren, Natalia Merizalde, Jacqueline Cespedes and Gianni Cespedes; step grandchildren Erin Rodgers and Patricia Goldberg and nephew, Julio Raygada. December 3, 2009 Ira L. Craft Funeral services for Ira L. Craft, 90, of Leesville will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, December 3, 2009 at the Pinehill Baptist Church with Rev. E. J. Bradshaw and Rev. Jimmy "Tri" Evans III officiating. The burial will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit Wednesday, December 2 from 6 p.m. until time of service at the church. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Ira was a Christian who loved the Lord with all his heart, serving as a Deacon at Pinehill Baptist Church for over 53 years.? He was a Mason for the last 50 plus years a member of the Anacoco Lodge 147 of Leesville.? He served our country in World War II, as a Paratrooper in the 82nd? Airborne, making jumps in several of the infamous battles.? He retired with the Civil Service at Fort Polk.?He loved all types of hunting especially with dogs and his stories told around the camp fires captivated everyone.?He was an avid fisherman and a volunteer fireman.?He was loved and respected by all who knew him, his word was his bond and in business his handshake constituted a contract. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Belle Craft; granddaughter, Paula Dee Craft McDonald, and sister Irene "Sis" Deacon. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Vera Nell Craft of Leesville; sons and daughters in-law, Jimmy and Sissie Craft,? Bobby and Cathy Craft, all of Leesville; daughter and son in-law, Linda and Dale Behan of Fort Worth, Texas; grandsons Jim Craft and wife Robin, George Craft and wife Brandy; Crispin Craft and wife Danielle; Rob Craft, and Chris Anderson; granddaughters, Anslea Craft Dowden and husband Raymond; Whitney Behan Martin and husband Justin; Annalisa Hernandez, and Laura Davis; great grandchildren; Josh, Miranda, Alexa, Teighlor, Trevor, Lauren, Vanessa, Isaac Rylee, Ross, Walker, Jackson, to be born Dec. 9 Carson Drew; sisters, Mary Graham, Robbie"Bob" Neff, and Stella Brabham and a host of nieces, nephews and friends who loved him. Eudora Emma Martin Lamprich Services for Eudora Emma Martin Lamprich will be held on Friday, December 4, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville, with Bro. Durhl Davis officiating.?Burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco with grandsons serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 3, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the funeral home.? Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. A native of Anacoco, Eudora died Tuesday, Dec. 1 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's.?She was 91 years of age. She worked in the field of nursing for many years.? After retirement she was instrumental in establishing a Senior Citizen Center in Anacoco, serving as the first President of the Advisory Council.?She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother who will be greatly missed. She is survived by sons, Ted Lamprich, Jr. of Farmerville and Bill and wife Jo Ann Lamprich of Minden; daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Ronald Guidry of Baton Rouge, Gail and Jim Phillips of Pitkin; three sisters, Pearlie McConathy, Mildred Martin and Edith Mattox and sisters-in-law Alta Lamprich, Eloise Martin and Ema Martin.?She leaves behind 12 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Ted Lamprich, Sr.; parents, Rev. H. A. and Lizzie Martin; brothers, Fay, Felton, Elton and Jack; sister, Myrtle Mattox; grandson, Brad Allen Lamprich and beloved daughter-in-law, Betty Jo Lamprich. Ferman Vines Graveside services for Ferman Vines, age 88, of Sabine Parish will be held Wednesday, December 2 at 3 p.m. at Pisgah Cemetery in Toro Community with Bro. Hoy Leach officiating. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. Vines passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville.? He was a lifelong resident of Sabine Parish, a barber, and he loved to build and do woodworking.?He was a member of the U.S. Army, having served as a medic in War War II. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Theodosia Peace Vines and daughter, Sharon Barnett. He is survived by wife, Etha Vines of Gibsland; son, Winfred H. Vines of Toledo Bend; daughter, Paula and husband Benny Dew of Toro Community; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. December 5, 2009 Paula Hornsby Paula Hornsby passed from this life on December 2, 2009 in Tyler, Texas. She was a native of Oakdale and grew up in Pitkin. She was a graduate of Pitkin High School with the class of 1987. She worked as an LPN at several hospitals in Oklahoma. Survivors include her husband, John Hornsby of Whitehouse, Texas; children, Shasta D. Sweat and Jonathon R. Hornsby, both of Whitehouse, Texas; brother, William "Bill" Kemp of Pitkin; sisters, Debra Wilson of Hicks and Kimberly Kemp of Little Rock, Ark.; and five nephews and nieces. Visitation will be held today, Sunday, December 6, 2009, from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. at Hixson Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Monday, December 7, 2009, at 10 a.m. at Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Fullerton Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Catherine G. Moore, 58, passed away Friday, December 4, 2009 in Leesville at Byrd Regional Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Myrtis Lee Trotti Alford Myrtis Lee Trotti Alford, 85, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2009 in her residence in DeRidder. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. December 7, 2009 Mrs. Delia Busby Mrs. Delia Busby, 91 of LaCamp, entered her eternal home on Dec.4, 2009 at her residence. Mrs. Busby was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Delia leaves to cherish her memory, children Shirley Cross & husband Gerald of Pineville, Sandra Smith of Hineston, Sherman Busby & wife Jeannie of Hineston; grandchildren Mark Cross, Melanie Elliott, Michael Cross, Mendy Cross, Matthew Cross, Chad Smith, Candace Black, Toni Nash, Timothy Busby, Tiffany Busby, Randal Gonzales; great grandchildren Dylan, McKinley, Addison, Jackson, Preston, Ava, Cole, Alex, Scott, Kassidy, Clint, Dustin, Dakota, Delia, Parker, and soon to be Tristan; sister Edna Aponas of Hineston, numerous nephews, nieces and friends. She was preceded to heaven by her husband Ellis Busby, parents Mason and Cassie Potter, brother Roy Potter and granddaughter Tammy Busby. Visitation will be held on Monday, Dec.7, 2009, from 2 p.m. until time of service at Oak Grove Baptist Church in LaCamp. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at 12 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church in LaCamp, with Rev. Charles Robinson, Rev. Clarence Welch and Rev. Huey Haymon officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. December 8, 2009 Bernice Treadway Lord Services for Bernice Treadway Lord will be today, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, with Bro. Rudolph Gordon officiating, assisted by Bro. Alton Middleton. Visitation was Monday Dec. 7, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Lord was born Dec. 20, 1921 in Provencal and died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 at Sabine Retirement Center in Many. She lived most of her life in Mansfield and devoted her life to serving her Lord, her husband, her family and her church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bro. Ernest W. Lord; daughter, Evelyn Lord Behan; son, David Lord; parents, Walter and Alice Treadway; sisters, Lucille Bolton and Velma Wyatt; and brothers, Clifton Treadway and Loy Treadway. Those left to cherish her memory include daughters, Elizabeth Coffey and husband Mike of Baton Rouge, Marleyne Jones and husband Kenneth of Sand Springs, Okla., Bonnie Lord Carbo and husband Mark of Alexandria, Kathy Dowden of Anacoco; one son, Larry Lord and wife Diane of Shreveport; and son-in-law, Dale Behan and wife Linda of Fort Worth, Texas. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren; one brother, Walter Treadway Jr.; and special niece Gayle Polke. December 10, 2009 Jerry Wayne Brown Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, December 12, 2009 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Bunkie for Jerry Wayne Brown. Brown, 53, of Hornbeck died at his home on Sunday, December 6, 2009, after a diligent fight against lung cancer. Robert Hayes will officiate at the services. Jerry will especially be remembered as a loving husband and devoted father. The addition of his only grandson was a great joy to their family. Another special joy was aiding in the building of many Kingdom Halls of Jehovah's Witnesses in his area. He was a skilled carpenter and painter all of his life. He enjoyed fishing and traveling, but mostly the encouraging association of all the spiritual brothers and sisters who loved him dearly. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Jan Ross Brown; a daughter, Penny Leigh and her husband, Chris of Morrow; one grandson, Lucas Leigh, age two; his father, Edgar L. Brown of Plaquemine; his mother, Shirley W. Brown of Morrow; one sister, Betty B. Quibodeaux and her husband Ronald of Lake Charles; two brothers, Terry T. Brown and his wife Jackie of Baton Rouge, and Tim Brown and his wife Raquel of Port Allen. Elijah and Allissa Stevens Infant twins Elijah and Allissa Stevens, the son and daughter of Jessica Stevens of Zwolle, passed away in Leesville Oct. 4, 2009.? Services will be announced by Smart & Son, of Leesville. Bookie Johnson Funeral services for Bookie Johnson will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Gravel Hill Baptist Church in Cravens. Rev's Jeff James, Hardy Estes and Russell DeVore will officiate. Burial will be in Drakes Fork Cemetery under the direction of Smart & Son, Leesville. Visitation will start at the church at 2 p.m. Friday and continue until service time. Bookie, 55, passed away in an Alexandria Hospital Thursday Oct. 8, 2009. A native of Sulphur, he has lived in Cravens for somewhere around 35 years. He was a member of Freedom Baptist Church in Ten Mile. Affectionately known by his CB buddies as "Stovepipe," he drove his own log truck for at least 32 years and enjoyed both hunting and fishing. Survivors are his wife of 35 years Deborah "Perch" Johnson of Cravens; his sons James W. Johnson and Lanie of Pitkin and a daughter, Wendy Lentz and Jesse of Pitkin. Other survivors are his brothers Larry Dane Johnson from Edgerly and Richard A. Johnson of Pitkin and sisters Karen Johnson of Pitkin and Loretta Howard of Fairview. Grandchildren are Shelby, Zecke, Charley, Allie and Saylor. He is preceded in death by his parents James P. and Ruth Doyle Johnson. Grandparents Simon and Edna Doyle and Robert Willie and Alice Johnson. Pallbearers are James W. Johnson, Brad Belcher, Brandon Jeane, L. J. Bass, Jr., Jeremy Lockhart and Greg Lockhart. December 11, 2009 Margaret M. Upshaw Funeral services for Margaret M. Upshaw, 81, of Leesville will be held Saturday, December 19 at 1 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Leesville with Rev. Joseph Garner and Rev. Dexter Upshaw, Sr. officiating. Visitation will be Friday, December 18 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Leesville Memorial Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Upshaw passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2009, at her residence in Leesville.? She was born in Newton County, Texas and moved to Leesville in the early 1940s.? She was a graduate of Leesville Training School in 1946 and worked with the Vernon Parish School Board as a Paraprofessional.? Mrs. Upshaw was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.? She was a devoted wife for 58 years, and dearly loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Ira C. Upshaw. She is survived by husband, Rev. Van B. Upshaw, Jr. of Leesville; four sons, Terry Upshaw of Leesville, Rev. Dexter Upshaw, Sr. (wife, Joyce) of Spring, Texas, Van B. Upshaw, III of Baton Rouge,?and Cedric A. Upshaw (wife, Shelley) of Baton Rouge; four daughters, Carolyn Buckles of Warner Robbins, GA, Linda King (husband, Booker) of Hephzetah, GA, Brenda Henry of Long Beach, CA and Margarett L. Upshaw of Warner Robbins, GA; daughter-in-law, Alice Faye of Leesville; 15 grandchildren; six great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. December 13, 2009 Bert Jessie "B.J." Ross Funeral services for Bert Jessie "B.J." Ross, 84, will be held at 3 p.m. today, December 13, 2009 at Crystal Springs Baptist Church in Anacoco with the Rev. Shelton Sigler officiating. Burial will follow at Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco. Visitation will be held today from 1:30 p.m until the time of services. Burial will follow. Mr. Ross passed away on December 11, 2009 at his residence in DeRidder. B.J. was a member of the 82nd Airborne in the United States Army.? He saw action in Luzon, New Guinea, was there for the liberation of the Philippines and participated in two major battles in South Korea. B.J. was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church of DeRidder.? He loved his God, his family, gardening and raising and selling vegetables. Survivors are his wife, Wanda Sue Campbell Ross of DeRidder; daughters, Deloris Jessie Ross Hall of Sebastian, FL and Kathy Lee Ross of Seminole, FL; step-sons, Bobby Lawson Sipes of Fayetteville, TN, Sidney Lee Sipes and wife Patty of Newton, TX, John Roger Self and wife Amber of Ballinger, TX, Benjamin Delbert Self of Livingston, TX; step-daughter Sheree' Self Schriver of Sturgis, SD; one grandson, Harrison Hall; 15 step-grandchildren and 18 step-great grandchildren. B.J. was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley and Florence Ross; brothers, A.J. Ross, E.J. Ross, M.L. Ross and W.A. Ross and sisters, Mattie Mae Fairley, Mittie Vee Brock and Genevieve Bailey.?? December 15, 2009 John Darrell Canady Funeral services for John Darrell Canady, 62, of Leesville will be held Thursday, December 17 at 3 p.m. in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. John Burns officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. Canady, the son of Harold and Velma Lee Arrington Canady, was born on November 7, 1947 in Leesville. He passed away on Friday, December 11, 2009 at the Willis Knighton Health Care Center in Shreveport. He served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Patricia McInnis and Betty Canady. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Canady of Leesville; sons, Kevin Smith of Evans, Hershel Smith of Anacoco, Ray Canady Sr. of Lake Charles and Timothy Womack of Leesville; daughters, Marsha Perkins of Lake Charles and Amanda Canady of Leesville; brothers, Lonnie Canady of Leesville, Gene Canady of Leesville and Ellis Canady of Baton Rouge; sister Marie Canady of Leesville; twenty grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Dr. Jack M. Colvin Dr. Jack M. Colvin, 96, died Sunday, December 13, 2009, in a local care center. Survivors include his son, Jack R. Colvin of Sulphur; his daughter, Patricia A. Colvin Guthridge of Houston, Texas; one sister, Peggy Ross of Canton, Texas; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by two spouses, Myrtle Colvin and Johnnie E. Colvin; two brothers, Lionel Colvin and Lindy Colvin and nine sisters, Grace Colvin, Bernie Bonsall, Belton Jones, Maurine Lambert, Jimmie Parra, Margarite May, Christine Logue, Geraldine Ketchum and Mary Fischer. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 17, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Dr. David Holder will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery South in Carlyss. Clarence E. Dixon Clarence E. Dixon, 78, died at 3 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 30, 1931 in Anacoco to William David and Lenora T. (Conerly) Dixon and they preceded him in death. On Dec. 20, 1953 he married Dorothy May McCormick and she preceded him in death on Nov. 20, 2004. Survivors include two sons, Marvin (Maxine) Dixon of Conroe, Texas, Warren (Chris) Dixon of Lima; two daughters, Marlene (Paul) Font, Evansport, Ohio, Patricia (Richard) Seibert, Spencerville; one sister Nell Simmons Wright, all of Kurthwood; 14 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Clarence was preceded in death by four sisters, Nora Lee Jernigan, Lucille McAfee, Geneva Dixon and Mildred Martin and two brothers, Warren and Orvan Dixon. Clarence served as a staff sergeant in the US Air Force. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 16, 2009 at Armentrout Funeral Home, Waynesfield, Ohio with Rev. Ray Daniel Jr. officiating. Additional services will be conducted in Anacoco Sunday, Dec. 20, at Holly Grove Methodist Church, with burial to follow at the Church Cemetery with full military honors. Eli Anthony Highsmith Eli Anthony Highsmith went to heaven on December 12, 2009 at 2:35 a.m. in his home in Leesville after a short illness of lung cancer and brain cancer at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Elisabeth Highsmith, his daughter Ellenor (Ellie) and her husband Tyler Mikeska, and his granddaughter Kimberly (Niki) Mikeska from Spring, Texas. Eli was a proud Veteran of Vietnam (twice) and loved his country dearly. One of twelve children, Eli was born on April 17, 1931 in Waycross, Ga. to the late John Reyma and Zillie Ocilla Thrift Highsmith. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers John Edmond and Harvey Highsmith, his brother-in-law James Perry Butler and his sister-in-law Patricia Highsmith. His surviving brothers and sisters include Florenz Harold Highsmith (wife, Betty Carol), Winston Cecil Highsmith (wife, Geneva), Issac Wesley Highsmith (wife, Carol) and Russell Lesley Highsmith (wife, Myrtie) all of Waycross, Ga.; Josephine Jolley (husband, William "Bill") of Brunswick, Ga.; Myrna Sullivan (husband, Harold "Haukland") of Hampton, Ga.; Lyndall Howard and Lavern Butler of Waynesville, Ga.; his cousin raised as a brother, Ronnie Thrift (wife, Janice) of Waycross, Ga.; Michael David Highsmith (wife, Cindy) of Panama City, Fla.; and his sister-in-law Vertie Lee Highsmith of Waycross, Ga. Funeral services for Eli will be held at 6 p.m., Monday, December 14, in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Laurel Monk Funeral services for Laurel Monk, 94, of Leesville will be held Thursday, December 17 at 2 p.m. at the Laurel Hill Baptist Church in Laurel Hill with Rev. Shawn Waggner officiating. Burial will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Monk was born in Dido. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Monk, son, Olen Monk and daughter, Velvia Squyres. She is survived by one daughter, Betty Ingalls of Lacamp; one daughter- in-law, Carrol Monk of Hineston; four brothers, Morgan Wellman of Lacamp, Wayford Wellman of Buna, Texas, Herman Wellman of Hineston and L.E. Wellman of Texas; one sister, Myrtie Welch of Leesville; 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 20 great great grandchildren. Julian D. Neal Funeral services for Julian D. Neal, 81, of Leesville will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 16, 2009 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Morris D. Goins officiating. The burial will follow in the Alexandria National Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. Neal was born in Hornbeck the son of Arley and Lillie Mae Tilley Neal. He passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009 in his residence in Leesville. Julian retired from the U.S. Army in 1973. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Virginia Neal; and his siblings, James and Hollis Neal, Estelle Brown, Myrtie Ford and Leverne Vogel. He is survived by his sons, David Neal of Leesville and Billy Neal of New Orleans; daughters, Betty Foley of Kuwait and Jeannette (husband, Bill) Simms of Leesville; grandchildren, David Joseph Neal, Christopher Ryan Neal, Sabrina Foley, Christina Engstrom, Brandy Simms and Shawn-Michael Simms and four great grandchildren. December 16, 2009 Wesley "Dub" Chance Funeral services for Mr. Wesley "Dub" Chance, 90, of Hornbeck will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 18, 2009 in the First Baptist Church of Anacoco with Bro. D.R. Davis and Bro. E.J. Bradshaw officiating. Burial will follow in the Prewitts Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Chance passed away Monday, December 14, 2009 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Dub was born in Hornbeck on December 15, 1918 to Floyd and Ollie Chance and was the third of thirteen children. In 1942 he was called to serve his country and began his training at Camp Livingston. Mr. Chance is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, John Ellis Chance; his son, Scot Chance; his brothers, F.C. Chance, Wilburn Chance, Floyd Chance, Huey Chance, Allen Chance, and Obie Chance and his sister, Lera Chance Masters. He is survived by his son, David Chance of Hornbeck; two brothers, Coleman Chance of Anacoco, and Talmadge Chance of Round Rock, Texas; his grandchildren, Kimberly and John Dickinson, Misty Chance, Wendy Chance and Lisa Chance; his great grandchildren, Hailey Dickinson and John Wesley McFadden Dickinson. December 19, 2009 Tishie E. Bolton Funeral services for Tishie E. Bolton, 92, of Mora will be held Wednesday, December 23 at 11 a.m. in the Pine Grove Baptist Church in Mora. Burial will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Mora. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Bolton, the daughter of Edmond and Anner Lee Edwards, was born on November 7, 1917 in Kisatchie. She passed away on Friday, December 18, 2009 in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Versie Bolton; her son, Roy Bolton and her sister, Eunice Boles. She is survived by her children, Francis and Bobbie Bolton of Mora, Leo and Nell Bolton of Poland, Ronnie and Ann Bolton of New Llano, Joy Allman of Ball, James and Bee Bolton of Flatwoods, Evelyn Douzart of Hineston, C. D. Bolton and Ginger Penn of Baytown, Texas and Debbie and Rupert White of New Llano; brothers, John Edwards of Kisatchie and Clifford Edwards of Saline; 28 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren. Edward Rainey Mayo, II Funeral services for Edward Rainey Mayo, II will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2009 in the Gravel Hill Baptist Church in Pitkin with the Reverends Larry White and Chad Longino officiating. Committal services will follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery under the guidance of White Oaks of Oakdale. Edward, 53, of Anacoco entered eternal rest on Thursday, December 17, 2009 in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He was born on October 31, 1956 in Victoria, Texas to the union of Elmer and Ruth Louise Wynn Mayo. His parents; paternal grandfather, Edward Rainey Mayo, I and grandmother, Sally Elizabeth Mayo, precede him in death. Edward leaves behind his loving family to cherish his memory; wife, Pat Mayo of Anacoco; three sons, Michael Wayne Mayo of FL, Eric and wife Samantha Stanley of Leesville and Timothy and wife Virginia Stanley of Pitkin; one daughter, Angela Christine Mayo of FL; two sisters, Pamela Holloway of Newhall, CA and Margaret Williams of Baytown, Texas; two brothers, Robert Mayo and Kenneth Mayo, both of Houston, Texas; 10 grandchildren. Debra Rene' McGlothlin Funeral services for Debra Rene' McGlothlin, 49, of Hammond will be held Sunday, December 20 at 2 p.m. in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Wales Cemetery in Slagle. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. McGlothlin, the daughter of Jackson and Carolyn Collins McGlothlin, Sr., was born on October 28, 1960 in Shreveport. She passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her father, Jackson McGlothlin Sr.; brothers, Jackson McGlothlin Jr. and Ricky McGlothlin and nephew Devin Boycher. She is survived by her fiance Carl Phillips of Hammond, three sons; Ryan Frederick of Hammond, Ronald Hughes, Jr. of Elkmont, AL and Tyler Knight of Hammond; three daughters; Jenifer Frederick of Jennings, Veronica Hughes of Hammond and Kendall Knight of Hammond; mother, Carolyn McGlothlin of Evans; three brothers, Michael McGlothlin of Leesville, Jerry McGlothlin of Leesville and Stephen McGlothlin of Evans; three sisters, Sheila Scanlon of Leesville, Lori McGlothlin of Rosepine and Michele McGlothlin of Rosepine; three grandchildren; Sydni, Brooklyn and Wyatt. December 21, 2009 Christopher Alan Post Christopher Alan Post passed away December 15, 2009 in Pensacola, Fla. after a short battle with illness. He is preceded in death by his father, Gaines; mother, Arlene; and niece, Schuyler. He is survived by a maternal grandmother, Helen Whitt of Leesville; two daughters, Tawni (Laquan) Drewery and Alycia Post of Orlando, Fla.; three brothers, Steven (Debbie) Post of Lewisville, Ga., Tim Post and Mark (Melinda) Post of Little Rock, Ark.; two grandchildren, Naviah and Jayden Drewery. December 22, 2009 Renee Martin Johnson Funeral services for Renee Martin Johnson, 40, of Anacoco will be today, Wednesday, December 23, at 10 a.m. in the Good Hope Baptist Church in Anacoco with Bro. Frank Hinsley and Bro. Wallace Palmer officiating. Burial will follow in the Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Johnson, the daughter of Billy R. and Ruth Addison Martin, was born on August 3, 1969 in Leesville. She passed away on December 20, 2009 at her residence in Anacoco. She is survived by her husband, Larry Johnson of Anacoco; son, William Paul Johnson of Anacoco; parents, Billy and Ruth Martin of Anacoco; sisters, Raetta and Jerry Harvey of Leesville and Becky and Jerry Ward of Leesville; brother, Steven and Kerri Martin of Wichita, Kan.; niece, Erika Larney; nephew, Trent Harvey and fiance' Jessica Spurlock. Grover C. Strother Grover C. Strother, Sr., 73, of Wilmot, Ark. entered eternal rest on Monday, December 21, 2009 at Chicot Memorial Hospital in Lake Village, Ark. He was born February 14, 1936 in Oakdale, the son of the late Clint Strother and Mary McDaniel Strother. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Eddy Strother, Sr.; two sisters, Thelma Cloud and Tressie Paul; and two grandchildren, Grover Strother, III and Justin Gunter. Survivors are his wife of twenty-three years, Kathie Strother of Wilmot, Ark; three sons, Grover Strother, Jr. of Pitkin, Matt Strother and wife, Angie of Hicks and Ronnie Strother and wife, Patricia of Pitkin; a daughter, Lisa Gunter and husband, David of Pitkin; two brothers, Jimmy Strother of Oberlin and Louis Strother of Oakdale; three sisters, Betty Odom and Elizabeth (Pee Wee) Johnson, both of Oakdale and Ruby Laird of Tioga; eight grandchildren, Matt Strother, Jr., Tiffany Reed, Ashley Sesvold, Amy Flynn, Kasey Strother, Craig Parady, Travis Gunter and Tracey Gunter and five great grandchildren Keauxdy Strother, Briar Strother, Leah Reed and Tucker Flynn. Funeral services for Mr. Grover C. Strother, Sr. will be at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, December 23, 2009 in Occupy #2 Baptist Church, Pitkin. His body will lie in state at the church from 9 a.m. until time of services Wednesday. Interment will follow in Occupy #2 Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale. December 23, 2009 Kenneth (Ken) Marker Funeral services for Kenneth (Ken) Marker, 51, of Leesville, will be held Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Grace Bible Church in Leesville with Bro. Sandy Guynn and Bro. Larry Davis officiating. Burial will follow at the Leesville Cemetery. He retired from the United States Army with the rank of first sergeant after 23 years of faithful service. He is survived by his wife, Pat Marker of Leesville; three sons, Bobby (BJ) Marker of Hodge, Kyle Marker of Leesville and Joseph Jeane of Leesville; two stepsons, Brad Fields of Mokena, Ill. and Ted Fields of Bollingbrook, Ill.; one daughter, Mandy Chube of Fort Worth, Texas; one stepdaughter, Stephanie Allen of Leesville; his mother, Gurtha Marker of Tiffin, Ohio; two brothers, Ronald Marker of Tiffin, Ohio and Gerald Marker of St. Robert, Mo.; one sister, Barbara Houck of Tiffin, Ohio, and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Marker. December 28, 2009 Bennie Sue Brister Services for Bennie Sue Brister will be held at 1 p.m., Monday December 28, 2009, at White Oaks Funeral Home in Alexandria with the Rev. B. G. Dyess and Rev. Tracy L. MacKenzie, officiating. Burial will be in Fellowship Methodist Cemetery, in Hineston. Mrs. Brister, 76, was called home by Our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 after suffering a stroke. She was the daughter of the late Charles Franklin Kizziar and the late Callie Lola (Owens) Kizziar. Mrs. Brister was also preceded in death by her son, Michael Charles Brister; brothers, Gene and Harold Kizziar and sisters Ruth McAdoo, and Irene Bull, Charla Ray Kizziar. She is survived by her daughter, Deanna R. Iles and husband Robert L. Iles III of Slidell; grandchildren, Robert, Julie, and Jannah Iles; sisters, Alta Marie Redmond of Oklahoma City and Geneva McKelvey of Ardmore, Okla. She is the former spouse of Delano R. Brister of Alexandria. Anna Agnes Sherrill Funeral services for Anna Agnes Sherrill, 89, of Leesville will be held Tuesday, December 29 at 10 a.m. at the Saint Michael The Archangel Catholic Church in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Sherrill, the daughter of Anthony and Josephine Monentleon Venezia, was born on November 20, 1920 in Opelousas. She passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2009 at the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Samuel T. Sherrill; daughter, Ann Teresa; her parents, Anthony and Josephine Venezia; eight brothers, John, Nick, Vincent, Rufus, Anthony, Jr., Vick, Charles and Joe and two sisters, Rose Stoltz and Pearl Huber. She is survived by two sons, James R. (wife Libby) Sherrill of Martinez, Ga. and Albert T. (wife, Lynette) Sherrill of New Braunfels, Texas; two grandsons, Steven T. Sherrill and John Sherrill and one great granddaughter, Elizabeth Michelle Sherrill. Victor "Vic" Trapp Funeral services for Victor "Vic" Trapp, 66, of Anacoco, will be held Wednesday, December 30, at 11 a.m. at Old Anacoco Baptist Church with Bro. Lloyd Handorf, Bro. Brent Casio and Rev. Ed Chaney officiating. The burial will follow in the Self Cemetery in Hornbeck. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Vic was the son of A. C. "Trigger" and Retha McConathy Trapp. He was born January 16, 1943, in Shreveport, and passed away on Sunday, December 27, at the St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Milton Reid Trapp. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Debbie Martin Trapp, of Anacoco; son, Tim (wife, Janie) Trapp of Bridge City, Texas; daughter, Shanna (husband, Ron, Jr.) Steed of Denham Springs; sister, Clarine (husband, Archie) Martin of Anacoco; and three grandchildren: Peyton Trapp, Tre' Steed and Miles Steed. December 29, 2009 Jessie Brown Frisby Funeral services for Jessie Brown Frisby, 88, of Anacoco, will be held Friday, January 1, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville, with Rev. Morris Goins officiating. Burial will follow in the Holly Grove Cemetery in Anacoco. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Frisby, the daughter of John A. and Lula Dickerson Brown, was born on October 24, 1921 in Pickering. She passed away on Monday, December 28, 2009 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She is survived by her husband Oscar L. Frisby of Anacoco; son Oscar W. Frisby of Anacoco; two grandchildren and two step grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Douglas Arnold Frisby. Gerald "Jerry" Edwin Jackson Gerald "Jerry" Edwin Jackson, 71, formerly of Simpson and Livingston, Texas, died Monday, Dec. 28, 2009. Mr. Jackson was born on Aug. 11, 1938, in Simpson, the son of Jesse Edgar and Leah (Hicks) Jackson. He married Janet Childs on May 28, 1959, in Houston, Texas. He later married Lily Meiski, in Jakarta, Indonesia. She died Jan. 29, 1985. Survivors include two daughters, Lynne Trimble and husband, Greg, of Bella Vista, Ark., and Kaye Fair and husband, Charles, of Warrensburg, Mo.; three sons, Ayries Cameron Jackson and wife Sheila, of Fayetteville, N.C., Gary Roland Jackson, of Bella Vista, Ark. and Charles Edgar Jackson and wife, Nanya, of Aubrey, Texas; seven grandchildren, Heather Leigh Jackson of Houston, Texas, Ayrielle Jackson, of Wilmington, N.C., Amy Fair, of Warrensburg, Mo., Dillon Jackson, of Wilmington, N.C., Gary Sho Jackson, of Japan, Gerald Edwin Jackson III, of Calif. and Jacob Edward Jackson, of Aubrey, Texas. Also surviving are a sister, Loreen Hull, of Port Arthur, Texas and three brothers, Robert and Hubert Jackson, both of Houston, Texas and Paul Jackson, of Leesville, as well as many nieces and nephews. Other survivors include Janette Leigh Trahan and Brooke Fuselier, of Sorrento and Brittany Trahan, of Alvin, Texas. Also preceding him in death were two sons, Larry Allen Jackson and Gerald Edwin Jackson Jr., on Jan. 29, 1985; three brothers, Raymond, Delbert and Harold Jackson and a sister, Charlotte Walding. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with the Rev. Jeremy Blocker officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Simpson. Patsy Jane Richards Patsy Jane Richards, 74, passed from this life on December 27, 2009 in Leesville. A memorial service will be held on December 30, 2009 beginning at 2 p.m. at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carrol James Richards and two sons, James Preston Richards and Steven Clayton Richards. She is survived by one son, Joel Wesly Richards; a daughter, Suzanne Leah Stanley; seven grandchildren, Shannon Lee Richards, Tuesday Jean Richards, Samantha Jo Richards, Kristine Leah Stanley, Kelsi Richards Jett, Sarah Renee' Richards, Rebbecca Stephanie Stanley and seven great grandchildren. Bessie Lee Steele Bessie Lee Steele, 80, passed from this life on December 24, 2009 in Leesville. Funeral service will be Friday, January 1, 2010 at 1 p.m. at Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Survivors include her daughter, Caraline Cutler and husband William Cutler of Augusta, Ga.; Son, Louis Edward of Alton, Ill.; brother, Abe West of Killeen, Texas; sister, Joann West of Leesville; grandchild, Audrey Small of Augusta, Ga.; five great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob J. Steele.