Obituaries from The Leesville Daily Leader - 2010 Copyright 2010 Leesville Daily Leader ************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************** January 2, 2010 Nyla Rose Brister Funeral services for Nyla Rose Brister, 66, of Leesville, will be held Monday, January 4, 2010 in the First United Pentecostal Church in Leesville with Rev. M.C. Green, Rev. John Burns and Christopher Oswald officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Leesville Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Brister, the daughter of Homer and Maebelle Buxton Perkins, was born on June 20, 1943 in DeRidder. She passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2009 in Natchitoches. She is survived by her three daughters, Donna Rose Vanderhoff of Leesville; Debbie Renae Oswald of Natchitoches and Deiadra "Dee" Ann Behrman of Colorado Springs, Colo.; mother Mae Belle Perkins of Belton, Texas; two brothers Michael Perkins of Belton,Texas and Freddie Perkins of Temple, Texas; three sisters Peggy Jones of Tacoma, Wash., Betty Matthews of Belton,Texas and Anita Barnes of Heidenheimer, Texas; grandchildren Amanda Sherrill, Andrew Camps, Alexander Camps, Christopher Oswald, Brittany Oswald, Megan Behrman and Collin Behrman; and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Ray Brister and her father Homer Perkins. Randi Fay Hale Randi Fay Hale, 61, passed from this life on December 31, 2009 at Pasadena Memorial Hospital, Pasadena, Texas. Funeral services for Mrs. Hale will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2010 with visitation at the time of service at Pisgah Baptist Church with Rev. Buddy Airhart officiating. Burial will follow at the Pisgah Cemetery under the care of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Randi is survived by her husband of 40 years, James "Jimbo" Hale; sisters, Judy Langston and Leona Walsh; nephew Nifty Nacol and wife Ashley; niece Angela Nacol; great nephews Nico and Lucas; and great nieces Ashley and Hailey. She was preceded in death by her son Randle Hard. James A. Stinson 04-29-1927~12-30-2009 Funeral services for James A. Stinson, 82, of Leesville, will be held Monday, January 4, 2010 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Maurice Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. James Stinson was born April 29, 1927 in Thomaston, Ga. He enjoyed a long decorated military career that included the Navy and Army, retiring in 1968 after 22 years of service. In 1955 he married Mary Dortch of Mingo Junction, Ohio. Mr. Stinson was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Mary Stinson, who died in 2004. He leaves to cherish beautiful memories: Lagwenda Stinson Cooper of Leesville; Lawanda Stinson Horton (Ethan) of Charlotte, N.C. and Patrick Stinson of Los Angeles, Calif.; four grandchildren, Cory Cooper (Jessica), Sasha Cooper, Jay Horton and Kyle Horton; two great grandchildren Torian Cooper and Cayden Cooper; five siblings, Mary Frances Franklin, William Stinson, Allie Thomas, Gertrude Bentley and Andrew Stinson. January 4, 2010 Martha M. Norris Martha M. Norris, 70, passed from this life on Saturday, December 26, 2009 in Leesville. Services were held on Monday, December 28, 2009, at Hixson Funeral Home. Officiating were the Revs. John Harry, Robert Jordan and Paul Eaves. Burial followed at Pine Island Cemetery. Survivors include her loving husband of 56 years, Alton Norris of Anacoco; son, William O. Norris, Sr. and wife Rhonda of Georgetown; daughter, Alice Obanion and husband Mike and Mamie Chouest and husband Tommy all of Leesville; mother, Mary Martha Eddlemon; sisters, Alice Duncan and husband Alva and Marjorie Decker and husband Bill all of Leesville; 9 grandchildren, William Norris and wife Connie, Amber Holt and husband Marcus, Tab Power and wife Leah, Timothy Norris and wife Laura, Wesley Norris and wife Ashley, Jackie Norris, Michael Obanion and wife Jessica, Astin Wilson and husband Ted, Patrick Power and wife Amber; great grandchildren, Shelby Martin, Kourtney Norris, Aaron and Kadee Norris, Kylee Cook, Landry and Maycee Holt, Brooke, Madison, Kelly and Jacob Norris, Seth and Kadence Norris, Kaden and Kaleb Obanion, Allie and Kynlin Wilson, Zachary and Haley Obanion, Pat Pat Power. She was preceded in death by her father William Murphy Eddlemon. January 6, 2010 Addie Estelle Kile Boyter Tomball, Texas Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Addie Estelle Kile Boyter, 86, passed away Monday, January 4, 2010, at the Tomball Regional Hospital, Tomball, Texas, after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 9, 2010 in the Chapel of Hixon's Funeral Home, Leesville. Addie was born in Kisatchie, November 25, 1923. A story is told that her father, Devie Kile, had just purchased a new truck on the day of her birth. A heavy rain prevented him from bringing the new vehicle up the muddy slope to their home, so a conflicted father spent the day running back and forth to see both his new daughter and the new truck. She had met Bill Boyter when he moved to Kisatchie during their fourth grade year, completely unaware that he would be her life partner for 66 years after their marriage, September 10, 1943. Bill was home on leave prior to departure for service in the US Army in Europe during World War II. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, James William (Bill) Boyter, children Dennis Boyter and his wife, Judy of Spring, Texas; daughter Sherri Boyter of Spring, Texas; grandchildren Denise Denny of Huntsville, Texas, Chris Denny and his wife Ela of Houston; Tanya Goode and her husband John of Spring; great grandaughter Maya Goode; sister Arlene Elder of Pineville. Stanley James Funeral services for Stanley James, 81, of Leesville, will be held Thursday, January 7, 2010 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home. 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 in Leesville. Mr. James was born on March 8, 1928 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at his residence in Leesville. He retired from the United States Army as a first seregeant. Stanley was preceded in death by his wife, Sieglinde (Linda) James; parents William Henry James and Walter and Alice Rivera Thoemmes; two brothers, Billy James and Theodore James and one sister Diane Silva. He is survived by two sons, Robert and wife, Kim James of Anacoco and Thomas James of Leesville; one daughter Brenda Spangler of Leesville; one brother, Walter (Junior) Thoemmes of Honolulu, Hawaii; one sister, Linda Pickering of Honolulu, Hawaii; and seven grandchildren, Savannah Demore, Sarah James, Justin James, Brian Spangler, Jr., Sabrina James, Jordan James and Brandon James. January 7, 2010 William Edgar Doyle William Edgar Doyle 71, passed from this life on January 6, 2010 at his residence in Anacoco. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2010, at the church. Minister officiating will be Rev. Wayne Squires. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Hornbeck. Survivors include his wife, Vivian Doyle of Carthage, Texas; three brothers, Kenneth Doyle of Hornbeck, Edward Doyle and Ernest Doyle both of Anacoco; three daughters, Priscilla, Debbie and Cindy Doyle, all of DeRidder. Dr. Billy J. Robinson Dr. Billy J. Robinson, 74, passed from this life on January 4, 2010 at his residence in Leesville. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2010, at Hixson Funeral Home with the Rev. Gil Arthur officiating. Burial, with full military honors, will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Winnsboro on Friday at 1 p.m. under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Survivors are his daughters, Joanna Robinson Moore and husband Steven, Patricia Robinson Kernes and husband Tim; sons, Raymond Robinson and Phillip Robinson; sister, Jan Robinson Stroud; four grandchildren, Savannah and Ashton Moore and Andrew and Ryan Kernes, and best friend, T.B. Porter. Dr. Robinson was preceded in death by his father and mother, Bill Robinson and Ruby Anderson Robinson and one son, Billy Jeff Robinson. Dr. Robinson enlisted in the United States Air Force at the age of 18. January 8, 2010 Mary M. Eddlemon Mary M. "Mamie" Eddlemon, 93, passed from this life on January 6, 2010 at her residence in Leesville. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 10, 2010, at Hixson Funeral Home. Ministers officiating will be the Revs. Irby Perkins, Jr. and Robert Jordan. Burial will be at Pine Island Cemetery of Pickering under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Survivors include her son-in-law, Alton "Buddy" Norris; daughters, Alice Gene Duncan and husband Alva, Marjorie Decker and husband Bill; sons, John Harry and wife Shelva, Douglas Willis; grandchildren, William O. Norris, Sr. and wife Rhonda, Martha Eaves and husband Paul, Alice Obanion and husband Michael, Mamie Chouset and husband Tommy, Alva Duncan, Jr. and wife Kim, Daw Warwick and fiance' Cassie, Tiffani Rossum and husband Shawn, William Wayne Decker and fiance' Whitley; 19 great grandchildren and 25 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, William Murphy Eddlemon; parents, William Davis and Mattie Smart Davis; daughter Martha Merlene Norris; brothers, Timmy Davis and Clifford Davis; sister, Marjorie Davis. Mamie was born in Leesville. January 11, 2010 Chaston Manuel Clark Funeral services for infant Chaston Manuel Clark, of Olla, will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2010 in the Sanctuary Worship Center in Jena with Bro. Eddie Thompson and Bro. David McGuffee officiating. Services will be under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery in Jena. Chaston was born on November 18, 2009 in Alexandria and passed from this life on January 8, 2010 in Olla. He is survived by his mother, Victoria Ruth Jones and his father, Billie Hugh Clark of Olla; three grandmothers, Judy D. Jones of Jena; Mary Strachan of Olla and Teresa Simmons of DeRidder; three grandfathers, Floyd M. Jones of Leesville, Billy Hugh Strachan of Rayville and Gary West of Rosepine; great grandfather, A.J. Duke; aunts, A.J. Duke, Ashley Clark of West Monroe, Mary Anderson of Jena, uncle and aunt Billy Ray and Connie Strachan of Minden and uncle William Jones of Jena. George Gayle Simmons, Sr. Funeral services for George Gayle Simmons, Sr., 73, will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at the Galilee Baptist Church in Evans. Mr. Simmons passed away on January 9, 2010 in Evans. Officiating will be Rev. Kenny Lowrey and Rev. George Jeane, and interment will be at Evans Cemetery. Mr. Simmons was born on October 11, 1936. He was preceded in death by his parents; Frank and Wilma Simmons and one brother, Charles Steele Simmons, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy "Dot" Simmons of Evans; two sons, "G.G." George Simmons Jr. and wife Kim of West Columbia, Texas and Ron Simmons and wife Ann of Evans; his sister, Mary Williams of Evans; his brother, Frank Simmons, Jr. of Gulfport Ms; eight grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. Floy Hughes Underwood Funeral services for Floy Hughes Underwood, age 95, will be held Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Labby Funeral Home in Leesville. The funeral service will be conducted by Rev. Wallace Palmer. The burial will follow in the Old Anacoco Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Underwood passed away Sunday, January 10, 2010 at the Vintage Retirement Community Home in Denton, Texas where she resided for the past seven years. She was born on February 12, 1914 and was raised in Leesville where she resided prior to moving to Denton, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivy Curley Underwood; three sisters and four brothers. She is survived by two sons and daughters in-law, Charles and Sandra Underwood of Leesville and Hoye and Ann Underwood of Denton, Texas. She had five grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, one sister, Jewell Weeks of Pineland, Texas. January 12, 2010 Laura Velma Walker Richie Laura Velma Walker Richie, 89, of Columbus, Ga., died Sunday, January 10, 2010 at her home in Columbus, Ga. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 15, 2010 at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary with Reverend Richard L. Richie officiating. Interment will follow at Main Post Cemetery, Ft. Benning, Ga. Mrs. Richie was born in Peason on December 26, 1920 to the late Thomas Jefferson Walker, Sr. and Laura Lutacia Dowden Walker. Mrs. Richie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert William Richie, a brother, Guy Porter and a sister, Pearl Porter Spears. Survivors include her seven children, Robert W. Richie and wife Cammy of Yorktown, Va., Carole A. Slemons and husband Ken of Ellerslie, Ga., T. Francine Anderson and husband, Delos of Palm Coast, Fla., Brenda D. Buckley of Columbus, Ga., Myra J. Call and husband Jim of Hinesville, Ga., Martha R. Porter and husband Rick of Columbus, Ga. and Debra L. Lewis and husband Paul of Columbus, Ga.; four sisters, Elma Lee Gass, Jirlene Spears, Betty Behan and Maxine Bridges, all of Louisiana; one brother, Thomas Jefferson Walker, Jr. of Ft. Worth, Texas; 26 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren. January 13, 2010 Nathaniel Allen Ford Funeral services for Nathaniel Allen Ford, 87, of Leesville will be held Saturday, January 16, 2010 at First St. Paul Baptist Church in Leesville with Rev. Gaither officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. Ford, the son of William and Nettie Hamilton Ford, was born on August 5, 1922 in Leesville. He passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2010 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He served in the U.S. Army having served in War War II. He is survived by his five sons, Nathaniel Allen Ford Walton, of Leesville, Nathaniel Ford of Philadelphia, Kenneth Ford of Philadelphia, James Nathan Walton of Yazoo, MS and George David Walton of Leesville; five daughters, Brenda Louise Simpson of Baltimore, MD, Juanita Sutton of Philadelphia, PA, Laura Stewart of Leesville, Mary Robinson of Leesville and Christine McGown of Rosepine; three brothers Lawrence Ford of Leesville, Manuel Ford of Leesville and James Ford of California and thirty grandchildren. January 14, 2010 Nettie B. Davis Funeral services for Nettie B. Davis, 87, of Leesville will be held Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the First Baptist Church of Anacoco, with Bro. D. R. Davis and Bro. Donald Ray Bush officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Davis passed away on Jan. 13, 2010 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She is survived by one son, Durhl Ray Davis and wife Sheila of Anacoco; one daughter, Patricia Ann Bruce and husband Don of Leesville; one brother, Donald Ray Bush and wife Dorothy of Keithville; four grandchildren, Durhl Davis, Jr. and wife Misty of Alexandria, John D. Davis and wife Dona of Leesville, Shonda Wiggins and husband Ronnie of Anacoco and Jason T. Bruce and wife Kristen of Gardner; eight great grandchildren, Jacob, Sarah, Kaitlyn and Mathew Davis, Joshua and Holly Davis, and Jordon and Scott Wiggins and two step great grandchildren, Kristopher and Zoe. Nettie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wilford Durhl Davis; parents, Leo and Mary Bush and brothers, Leroy, R.J. and W.D. Bush. Roger A. Nickerson Sr. Funeral services for Roger A. "Nick" Nickerson Sr., 91, of Leesville will be held Sunday, January 17, 2010 in Labby Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Gil Arthur officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. Nickerson, the son of Chester and Bertha Thomas Nickerson, was born August 21, 1918 in Chelsea. He passed away on January 13, 2010 at the Woodlands Healthcare Center in Leesville. Mr. Nickerson served in the army during WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Bertha Nickerson; spouse, Ollie Sue Nickerson; son Roger Allan Nickerson, Jr.; brother Melvin Nickerson and sister Viola Newton. He is survived by two daughters, Jane Beltz and husband John of Leesville and Marci Nickerson of Houston, Texas; one daughter-in-law, Linda Nickerson of Lake Charles; five grandchildren, Debra Partridge and husband Robert of Anacoco, Brenda Richardson and husband Steven of Ft. Carson, Co, Allinda Sue Nickerson of Lake Charles, Rebecca Majors and husband Jimmy of Pt. Neches, Texas and Meloni Hartley and husband Richard of Grand Junction, Co and fifteen great-grandchildren, Casey, Jared and Austen Partridge, Mason and Madison Paddy, Macayla and Keeley Richardson, Braxton Nickerson, Justin, Matthew, and Jamie Majors; and Megan, Hannah, Trey and Michele Hartley. January 18, 2010 Mrs. Elizabeth Jean Johnson Graveside services for Mrs. Elizabeth Jean Johnson will be on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 in Marlow Baptist Church with Reverend Hardy Estes officiating. Interment will follow in Marlow Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home in Oakdale. Mrs. Johnson, 67, of Pitkin entered eternal rest on Sunday, January 17, 2010 in Dubuis Hospital of Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her husband, Parvin Johnson. Those left to mourn her loss and cherish her memory include one son, Geneo Johnson of Pitkin; two daughters, Annette Johnson and her husband Lance, and Francis Johnson and her husband Harlan, all of Pitkin; three brothers, Eli Strother and Joe Strother, both of Oakdale, and Jimmy Strother of Pitkin; seven grandchildren, Charles Johnson, Carrie Johnson, Clye Johnson, Clay Johnson, Amy Carroll, Jamie Carroll and Ryan Johnson and thirteen great grandchildren. Mrs. Donnis Harmon Reichardt Funeral services for Mrs. Donnis Harmon Reichardt will be Monday, January 18, 2010, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Burial will follow at Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco. Mrs. Reichardt was born March 4, 1933, in Evans, the daughter of George and Hassie Bell Harmon. Mrs. Reichardt is survived by her husband, Dr. Lowell Reichardt, Sr.; two sons, Donn-Evans Reichardt of New York, NY, Sonny Reichardt and wife Judy of Pollock, two daughters, Leah Reichardt of Pollock, Paige Williams and husband Buddy of Anacoco; five grandchildren, Michael Reichardt and wife Holly, Keith Reichardt, Ame Reichardt, Sarah Kate Ramsey and husband Jared, and Andrew Williams and two great grandchildren, Reese and Myles Reichardt. She is also survived by two sisters, Georgie Nell West and husband Wayne of Leesville and Cathy Brown of Lexington, N.C. January 19, 2010 Gertraud Auguste Montgomery Gertraud Auguste Montgomery, 82, passed from this life on January 18, 2010 in Leesville. Funeral services will be on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at St. Michaels Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery of Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Survivors include her daughter, Sonja Funderburk and husband Jimmy of Slagle; 2 sons, Gerhard Montgomery and wife Zenaida of DeRidder and Danny Montgomery and wife Karen of Franklin, Tenn.; two grandsons, Dr. Jason Funderburk of New York, N.Y. and Andrew Montgomery of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two granddaughters, Emerald Montgomery of Berkley, Calif. and Kathryn Montgomery of Chattanooga, Tenn.; one sister, Rosemarie Gerhardt of Hanau, Germany. She was a native of Germany. Wilmer W. Parker Funeral services for Wilmer W. "Bill" Parker, 86, will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2010, at the First Baptist Church of Anacoco. Interment will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery on Texas Highway. Wilmer W. Parker was born January 13, 1924 in Leesville to Samuel Thomas and Eliza Martha Parker. he served in the U.S. Horse Calvary and Combat Engineers during World War II. He married Pauline Martin on June 15, 1945. He is survived by his wife, Pauline; his three daughters, Sharon Firestone and her husband Barry, Deborah Williams and her husband Charles and Pamela Andis; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; one sister, Ella Martin; and one brother, Willie Parker. Asa Jack Weathers Funeral services for Asa Jack "AJ" Weathers, 71, of New Llano, will be held Thursday, January 21, 2010 in Grace Bible Church in Leesville. Bro. Larry Davis, Bro. Sandy Guynn and Bro. Irby Perkins, Jr. will be officiating. The burial will follow in the Cooper Cemetery in Pickering. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. Weathers was born on October 17, 1938 in Leesville; he was the son of Asa Jack and Eva Myrtle Craft Weathers. He passed away on Monday, Jan. 18 at his home. He served in the Air Force Jury. Asa was preceded in death by his parents, and sister at heart, Melba Mae Craft LaMountain. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ann Weathers of New Llano; six children, Asa Eugene (wife, Angela) Weathers of Houston, Texas, Cora Dianne "Suzan" (husband, Chris) Weathers Mitchell of Pickering, Artie Ray (wife, Julie Ann) Weathers of Houston, Texas, Eva Mae (husband, Danny) Weathers Clanton of New Llano, Melba Rita Marie Weathers Jackson of New Llano, and Kathy Renee (husband, Troy) Weathers Key of Ocean Springs, Miss.; 21 grandchildren, Charles Edwin Weathers, Darryl Mullens, Nathan King, Gary Lee "Texas Tatar" Mitchell, Ann Corie' "Mia Bella" Mitchell, Christopher Allen "B", Mitchell, Jr, Artie Ray "Skipper" Weathers, II, Leanne Marie Parker, Eric Parker, Justin Massey, Cory Lyons, Danielle Renee Clanton, Edwina Marie Clanton, Hope Michelle Clanton, Jeremy Ambrose, Asa Jackson "Lil AJ" McArthur Weathers, Savannah "Katie" Griego, Samantha Suzan Sherrill, Patricia Christine Davis, Troy Lynn Key and Scott Aaron Key; 38 great grandchildren; countless nephews, nieces, cousins ( Rodney, Bobby and Melba Jo Jackson). Brothers at heart were D. R. "Red" (wife, Patsy) Perkins of New Llano and Gerald Wayne Perkins of Anacoco. January 20, 2010 Sandra Kay Jett Hodnett Funeral services for Sandra Kay Jett Hodnett, 53, of Many, will be held Friday, January 22, 2010 in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Island Cemetery in Sandy Hill. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Hodnett, the daughter, of George and Faye O. Green Brogdon, was born November 20, 1956 in Pleasant Hill. She passed away on January 20, 2010, at her residence in Many. She is survived by her fiance' Kenneth Behan of Many; two sons Toney (wife, Kelsi) Jett of Leesville and Paul Jett (fiancee', Leah) of Hornbeck; stepson Trent Behan of Hornbeck; four stepdaughters Stephanie Withers of Florien, Tonya Semons of Hornbeck, Tamera Sparks of Hornbeck, Christine Hodnett of Ft. Hood, Texas; four grandchildren; and 13 step grandchildren. Matthew Thomas Jansen Funeral services for Matthew Thomas Jansen, 30, will be held Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Castor Baptist Church in Leesville. The funeral service will be conducted by Rev. Louis Magee. The burial will follow in the Castor Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. Jansen, passed away Sunday, January 17 in Beaumont, Texas. He was born June 22, 1979 in Denver, Colo. He is survived by his wife, Whitney Mock Jansen of Houston, Texas and their daughter Avery Ann; parents, Marvin and Donna Jansen of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; brothers, Andrew Phillip of Tuscaloosa, Ala. and John Paul (wife, Erica) Jansen of Mobile, Ala.; grandparents, Tome and Francis Jansen of Dallas, Texas and Lillian Whitesel of St. Louis, Mo.; and his father and mother-in-law, Woodrow and Sharon Mock of Kerrville, Texas. John Denzel Nash Funeral services for John Denzel Nash, Sr., 68, of Leesville, will be held Friday, January 22, 2010 in Labby Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Williams and Bro. Alvin Glaze officiating. Burial will follow in the Pisgah Cemetery in Toro. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. Nash, the son of Nepolian and Ollie Brown Nash was born on December 6, 1941 in Evans. He passed away on Monday, January 18, 2010 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He is survived by his wife Betty Nash of Leesville; son John D. Nash, Jr. of Leesville; daughters Barbara St. Amant of Leesville, Shelia (husband, Joey) Rodgers of Anacoco; brother Darrel Nash of Watertown, Mass.; four half-brothers; two half sisters; and five grandchildren, Private John B. Jones of Biloxi, Miss., Shelby L. Jones of Leesville, Robert Rodgers of Anacoco, Joseph Rodgers of Anacoco and Sunny Rodgers of Anacoco. January 23, 2010 Martha Spillers Funeral services for Martha Spillers, 83, of Leesville will be announced by the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. She passed away Saturday, January 23, 2010 at the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. January 25, 2010 Gilbert O. Dowden Gilbert O. Dowden was born in Leesville on December 9, 1924, the son of Isadore and Nancy Legg Dowden. He went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 23, 2010, in his home with his family at his side at the age of 85. At the age of 18, Gilbert enlisted with the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of the Fifth Infantry Division and fought bravely in the battle of Iwo Jima. When he returned home, Gilbert married Doris Lewis on June 18, 1943. Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents, Isadore and Nancy Legg Dowden; brothers, J.B. Dowden, Glen Dowden and Ray Dowden; and one sister, Elouise Dowden, all of Leesville. After 61 years of marriage, Gilbert leaves behind his wife and soul mate Doris Lewis Dowden. He also leaves his beloved son, Stephen C. Dowden and wife Cindy Moss Dowden; two grandchildren, Stephanie Dowden Moon and her husband Justin T. Moon and Douglas Lewis Dowden; and one precious great-grandson, Silas Caleb Moon, six months. Other immediate survivors include his brother Huey Dowden and wife Joyce; his sister Helen Dowden Blair. A memorial service will be conducted at the church on Tuesday, January 25, 2010, officiated by Reverend Carl Burris and Reverend Gil Arthur. Arrangements are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Della Mae McDonald Funeral services for Mrs. Della Mae McDonald will be at on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 in the Rush Chapel, Pitkin with Reverend Mike Evans officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Branch Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Pitkin. Mrs. McDonald, 88, of Dry Prong entered eternal rest on Sunday, January 24, 2010 in her residence with her family near her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse C. McDonald; one son, Walter McDonald and his wife, Nancy Lee Clow McDonald; an infant daughter; her parents, David and Mae Bell Smith and three sisters, Rosie Brinkley, Mary Ann Brack and Ruthie Edmondson. Those left to mourn her loss and cherish her memory include one son, Roy C. McDonald and? his wife, LaVerne of West Orange, Texas; one daughter, Mae Dean McDonald Randall of Dry Prong; three sisters, Retha Deason of Pitkin, Delma Shope of Nash, Texas and Ruby Walters of Hineston; seven grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. M.L. Plummer Funeral services for M.L. "Buster" Plummer, 73, of Leesville will be held Monday, January 25, 2010 in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Buster was born on February 7, 1936 in Anacoco, the son of Gus and Daisy Perry Plummer. He passed away on Friday, January 22, 2010 at the St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1956. Buster is survived by his wife of 44 years, DeAlva Joan Plummer of Leesville; sons, Darrell Wayne Moore and wife, Edith Marie Moore of Slagle, John Dewayne Moore and wife, Patricia of Leesville, Damon Keith Plummer and wife, Brandie of Pope, Miss.; daughter, Sherri Renee Plummer and fiance' Mike Perkins of Leesville; sisters, Carrie Ruth Pruitt of Anacoco and Ima Lou Cavanaugh of Frierson; six grandchildren, Haylei Plummer, Hillari Plummer, Megan McKee, Darrell Wayne Moore, Jr., Alex Brown, Katelyn Amber Moore and her husband Robert Anthony; great granddaughter, Brylee McKee. January 26, 2010 Troy Dean Sandell Troy Dean Sandell, 91, passed from this life on January 24, 2010 at Alexandria. His visitation and funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Hixson Funeral Home. Officiating will be the Rev. Ray Leidig. Burial will follow at Self Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Survivors include his daughter, Donna Sandell of Huntsville, Ark; sisters, Lela Mae Evans of Florien, Una Lea Savell of Port Neches, Texas, Veral Hutchinson of Willis, Texas and Floy Jordan of Leesville; brothers, Chris Sandell of Leesville, Talmadge Sandell of New Waverly, Texas. He proudly served in the United States Army during World War II and fought bravely in the Battle of the Bulge. January 29, 2010 Dona Jeane Dixon Funeral services for Dona Jeane Dixon, 65, of Anacoco will be held Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at the Holly Grove United Methodist Church in Anacoco with Rev. Maryann Carlson and Rev. Walter Dixon officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Grove Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Dixon was born on July 30, 1944 in Waynoka, Okla. to Joseph and Dorothy Blue Baker. She passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2010, at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Margaret Reynolds. She is survived by husband of 40 years, Bobby Dixon of Anacoco; her children, Roseanna Dilly of Leesville, Orbin "O.C." and wife Kristy Dixon of Anacoco, Paula and husband Corey Pall of Leesville, Alicia and husband Matt Huyer of Anacoco, Becky Dixon and Patches of Anacoco and Crystal and husband William Kimball of New Llano, along with 13 grandchildren. January 30, 2010 Mason Lee McCann Services honoring the life of infant Mason Lee McCann, son of Brian and Rhonda Horton McCann of Leesville, will be held on Monday February 1, 2010 in the First United Pentecost Church in Leesville with Rev. John Burns and Father Byrd officiating. Entombment will follow in the Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder under the Direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mason was born January 24, 2010 with his twin sister Elle Elise McCann in Alexandria and passed away in Shreveport on Thursday. He is survived by his parents, Brian and Rhonda Horton McCann of Leesville; twin sister, Elle Elise McCann; maternal grandparents, Johnny and Shirley Horton of Leesville; paternal grandparents, Lee and Diana McCann of Many; paternal great grandfather, Ulysse Joseph Henry; aunts and uncles, Debra and Marshall Carter, Shelia and Douglas Roshong of Leesville and Sondra and Chad Benoit of DeRidder; cousins, Amanda and Zac Strickland, Shawn Carter, Shailee Roshong, Hogan Bennett, Hunter Benoit and Alli Paige Benoit. Preceding him in death were great grandparents, Mary Alice Henry, Lee Elliot McCann, Clara Lemoine McCann, Edgar Droddy, Eva Droddy, Louis Horton and Mary Horton. February 1, 2010 Lillie Laura Burch Lillie Laura (Bill) Burch was born on April 18, 1910, in Shelby County, Texas. She was the second child born to the union of Willie and Callie (Withers) Belsha. She died on Sunday, January 31, 2010, at the age of 99 years, 9 months and 13 days. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Burch; son-in-law, Johnny Martin; great granddaughter, Jeannie Willis and great great granddaughters, Makenzie, Makaela and Makenna Clark. Her brothers, Henry, Homer, Lonzie and Toy, and sisters, Edna and Lela, also preceded her in death. Survivors are her daughter and son-in-law, Sybil and John Hughes of Orange, Texas; daughter, Anna Rose (Ann) Martin of Leesville; and her sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Jerry Snell and Lester and Dorothy Snell, all of Pitkin. Her surviving grandchildren are Laura Clark and Emily Geldard of Orangefield, Texas, Tina McElhaney of Moss Bluff, Mike Snell, Anthony Snell, Clarence Snell, Homer Snell, Rusty Martin, Gail Walton and Carolyn Gill of Pitkin; also Dianne Woreland of Alexandria, Dwayne Martin of Leesville and Anna Marie Templeton of Baytown, Texas. She is also survived by 29 great grandchildren and one to be born February 8; 27 great great grandchildren; nine great great great grandchildren and one to be born in May. Funeral services will be held at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas on Wednesday, February 3 with Chuck Burch, her nephew, officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange, Texas. Rubylie Wright Rubylie Wright, 85, died at 4:25 a.m. Monday, February 1, 2010, in her home. Survivors include her sons, Charles B. Wright and his wife Doris of Sulphur, Ronald E. Wright and his wife Mary Jane of Natchitoches and Carl Gene Wright and his wife Ramelle of Dalton, Ga.; five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Belton Wright; brother, William E. Norsworthy and sister, Edna Canady. Her funeral will be Wednesday, February 3, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Michael Canady will officiate. Burial will be in the Florien Cemetery. February 3, 2010 John Malcolm Smart, Sr. John Malcolm Smart, Sr. was born in Leesville on January 11, 1921 and passed away in Baton Rouge on February 1, 2010. He served in the 2nd Marine Division in the South Pacific during World War II. Malcolm is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Guinell West Smart and his son, John Malcolm, Jr. and wife Emilie, all of Baton Rouge. He is also survived by his brothers, Darrell Smart and wife Margie of Havelock, N.C., Albert Smart and wife Virginia Martin of Forest Hill, Dawin Smart and wife Helen of Alexandria, Harles Smart and wife Amesses; sister-in-law, Anna Smart Armijo and husband George of Leesville. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Reese and Bertha Stewart Smart and brother Harold Smart. Nina Faye Whitaker Funeral services for Nina Faye Whitaker, 68, of Leesville, will be held Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville with Rev. Bill Wilson officiating. Visitation will be Friday, February 5, 2010, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Whitaker was born on October 18, 1941 in Hope, Ark. She passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. She is preceded in death by her two brothers, one sister, parents, husband, Troy Whitaker, and daughter Carol Whitaker. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Col. David and Karen Whitaker of Carlisle, Pa.; daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Thomas Pendino of Brookeland, Texas; brother, Rev. Bill Wilson of Texarkana, Texas; and six grandsons, Christopher, Lane, Jace, Josh, Jeramy and Brandon. February 5, 2010 Clarence V. Dye Funeral services for Clarence V. Dye, 88, of Leesville, will be held Saturday, February 6, 2010 under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Ronald Seth Hoecker Ronald Seth Hoecker, 68, was a native of Galveston, Texas, and had been a resident of Vernon Parish for the past 36 years. He was a disabled veteran having proudly served in the United States Marines and retired from the United States Army. Survivors include his wife, Michelle Hoecker of Leesville; son, Sam Hoecker and wife Kim of Leesville; brother, Terry Hoecker of Mancos, Colo.; sister, Brenda Hoecker Hayes of Texas City, Texas; children, Benjamin and Isabella Phillips of Leesville; grandchildren, Ashley and Matthew Hoecker of Leesville. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Un Oh Hoecker and his parents, Milton Hoecker and Gladys Coleman Hoecker. Minister officiating will be the Father Mauriso. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Joel Scott Joel Scott, 62, of Leesville, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home, Leesville. Ymeka Smith Ymeka Smith, 36, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2 at Rapides General Hospital. Services are under the direction of Thomas Mortuary of Many. February 8, 2010 Ruth Nessmith Cavanaugh Ruth Nessmith Cavanaugh, 80, of Leesville, passed away on February 6, 2010. She was a life-long resident of Leesville and was born on July 16, 1929 to the union of Hardy and Mable Nessmith. Burial will be at Castor Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; Hardy Nessmith and Mable Doolittle Nessmith; her loving husband of 38 years, Quinten; and her brothers, Edward "Sonny-Boy" Nessmith and James "Buddy" Nessmith. Survivors include her sons, Wayne, Jerry and Mike Cavanaugh, all of Leesville; granddaughters Cortney and Jessica Cavanaugh of Leesville; sisters, Margaret Arthur and Mary Potts, both of Ferriday and Martha McClure and husband Sonny of Wildsville. Lou Whitley Lou Whitley, 81, of Anacoco, died on Saturday, February 5, 2010 of natural causes after a brief hospital stay in Leesville. Mrs. Whitley was born on November 19, 1928 in Anacoco to John Roderick (J.R.) and Julia Bush Brown. Lou was the youngest of five siblings in the Brown family. Lou is survived by her husband of 62 years, Arthur B. Whitley, her son, Stephen "Craig" Whitley and his wife Jonette Whitley of Houston, Texas; her daughter, Pamela Gayle Davis and husband Bruce Davis of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren, Amanda Davis Land and husband Wes Land, Courtney Davis Burton and husband Ben Burton, Scott Whitley, John Whitley and wife Brenda, Marina Whitley and Katia Whitley; three great-grandchildren Alexia Whitley, Malynn Land and Chole Beth Burton; one sister-in-law, Clarice Rector and husband Jerome. She was preceded in death by her parents, John R. and Julia Brown; sisters, Laura Spearing, Oza Leonard West and Tincy Miller; and brother, Austin Brown.A Christian wake service will be held in the Hixson chapel on Tuesday. The funeral, a Catholic Mass of Christian Burial, will be on Wednesday, February 10, and be held at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Leesville, with Father Kenneth Michiels officiating. Interment will take place immediately following the service at Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco. February 9, 2010 Howard Andrew Burnett Howard Andrew "B.J." Burnett, 40 of Sulphur, LA passed away February 8, 2010 in Beaumont, Texas. His funeral services are pending with Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Master Sgt. (ret.) Richard L. Hall , U.S. Army, 65, passed on February 7, 2010 in Sulphur. Funeral services will be on Thursday, February 11, 2010, at Hixson Funeral Home with the Revs. Edgar Evans and Robert Eckerle officiating. Burial with military honors will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Po Ok Hall of Leesville; one brother, Charles A. Hall, II of Tallahassee, Fla. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, two brothers and one sister. Mr. Hall proudly served in the United States Army for 21 years, 7 months, and 4 days until his retirement on October 31, 1983, as a master sergeant. Edith Kyle Murray Spurgeon Edith Kyle Murray Spurgeon, 88, passed from this life on February 6, 2010 at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Lafayette. She was born on November 2, 1921 in Hutton to Jannie Burleson Kile and Arra Alford Kile. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Michael Irvin Murray and her previous husband, Melvin Spurgeon. Survivors include her children, Patricia Guilbeaux and husband Kenneth of Lafayette, Wavelyn Fussell Dillon and husband, James of Tylertown, Miss., Malcom L. Murray of Leesville and Randy I. Murray and wife Deborah of Leesville; 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Hixson on Thursday, with the Rev. Gil Arthur officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. February 10, 2010 Elma Bell Pruett Maines Elma Bell Pruett Maines, 102, of Zwolle died on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Rosepine Retirement in Rosepine. She was born on February 12, 1907 in Bethsadia. She is survived by her son, Ronald Maines and wife Cynthia of Leesville; daughter, Sharon Ebers and husband Daryl of Lyone, Texas; brothers, Earl Pruett of Zwolle and Felton Pruett of Shreveport; 10 grand children; 20 great grand children and 10 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Hamp and Ada Pruett; husband, Coleman Maines; three children, Hugh Larson Maines, Arron Vernie Maines, and Delwyn Alvern Maines; 10 brothers and sisters and granddaughters, Tanya Kay Riggs and Candice Marie Trimm. A funeral service will be at Bayou Scie Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard Hooton officiating. Interment will be in Bayou Scie Cemetery in Zwolle. Douglas Wayne Prewitt, Sr. Memorial services for Douglas Wayne Prewitt, Sr., 66, of Anacoco will be held Saturday, February 13, 2010 in Good Hope Baptist Church in Anacoco. Bro. Huey Haymon and Bro. Wesley Jackson will officiate. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Douglas was born on May 7, 1943 in Anacoco, the son of Willie "Bill" and Cammie Jackson Prewitt. He passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg, Fl. Mr. Prewitt was born and raised in Anacoco. He served in the Air Force. He married Shirley Hall on December 24, 1979. He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Prewitt; step-daughter, Velda Hall; parents, Bill and Cammie Prewitt; brothers, Edwin Prewitt, Willie Gene Prewitt and Buddy Prewitt; sisters, Evon Prewitt and Sue Hamm and nieces, Teresa Tabor and Pamela Prewitt Carver. He is survived by his son, Douglas Wayne Prewitt, Jr. of St. Petersburg, Fl; sister-in-law, Anna K. Prewitt of Anacoco; nieces and nephews, Barbara Bartlett of Rosepine, Mona Sandel of Florien, Stephen Prewitt of Katy, Texas, Greg Tabor of Leesville, Daisy Lowe of Tacoma, WA, Michael Vance of Anacoco, David Vance of Anacoco and Houston Gaston Prewitt, Jr. of Houston, Texas. Ollie Mae Richmond Russell Stephens Ollie Mae Richmond Russell Stephens passed away Tuesday morning Feb 9, 2010, at Vicksburg Convalescent Home in Vicksburg, Miss. Born November 24, 1924 in Louisiana, She was preceded in death by her parents, Moyese and Charles Wesley Richmond; husband, Thomas Alton Russell, and a brother James (Bo) Richmond. Ms. Stephens is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jonnie and Billy R. Middleton, Sr., of Vicksburg, Miss., two sisters, Flo Fessler and Mary Brumfield of Leesville; six grandchildren, Daniel Bourgeois, Madison, Tenn; David Bourgeois, Leesville; Angela Rucker, Vicksburg, Miss.; Kimberly Bamburg, Shreveport; Beverly Dowden and husband Lynn, of Leesville; Billy R. Middleton, Jr. and wife Monika of Jackson, Miss.; and three step-grandchildren, Felesia Bynog, Janet Hebert and Susan Simmons, all of Louisiana. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Stephanie Merritt and husband Karl, of Vicksburg Miss.; Daniel Bourgeois, Jr., of Nashville, Tenn.; Holly Dowden, of Leesville; Nick Rucker, of Vicksburg, Miss.; and several step-great-grandchildren. Four great-great-grandchildren, Summer and Chloe Dowden, of Leesville and Karl and Landon Merritt, of Vicksburg, Miss., also survive her. Funeral services will be held at Hixson Funeral Home, Friday, February 12, 2010. Burial will follow at Cooper Cemetery. February 11, 2010 Lee Lawson Chelf Memorial services for Lee Lawson Chelf, 72, of Anacoco will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at the Cold Springs Baptist Church in Anacoco with Rev. Ken Dickerson and Rev. Allen Celestine officiating. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mr. Chelf, the son of Clarence Franklin and Johnnie Marie Perry Chelf was born on March 8, 1937, in Denison, Texas. He passed away on Monday, February 8, 2010 at his residence in Anacoco. He is survived by his wife, Marguriette Chelf of Anacoco; sons, Lee Lawson Malone of Panhandle, Texas, Bryan Keith Chelf of Anacoco, Mark Anthony Chelf and wife, Tammy of Anacoco and Jackie Lee Chelf of Anacoco; daughter, Donna Renee Chelf Finnegan and husband John of Leesville and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, James Franklin Chelf. February 12, 2010 Jimmy Dale Causey Jimmy Dale Causey, 54, passed from this life on Feb. 11, in Alexandria. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 13, with the Revs. Gary Floyd and Shawn Waggoner officiating. The Burial will follow at LaCamp Pentecostal Church Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. February 13, 2010 Mary Lou LaVergne-Santos Mary Lou LaVergne-Santos departed this life at the age of 62, at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas, Monday, February 8, 2010 at 3:40 p.m. Mrs. Santos was born April 22, 1947 in Opelousas to the late Walter John LaVergne and Cecilia Guillory-LaVergne. Mrs. Santos was preceded in death by her beloved mother and father, Cecilia Guillory-LaVergne and Walter J. LaVergne and beloved brother, Lenier LaVergne. Mrs. Santos is survived by her husband, Louis Santos Sr. of Beavercreek, Ohio; daughter, Sharon Ann Janice and husband John Sr. of San Antonio, Texas, four sons, Louis Santos Jr. (Veronica) of San Antonio, Texas, Josie Santos of Beavercreek, Ohio, Tony Santos (Kellie) of Odenton, Md., Juan Santos (Jessica) of San Antonio, Texas; six grandsons, John Janice Jr. (Tanecia) of London, England, Louis Jr., Zane and Cyris Santos of San Antonio, Texas, Antonio and Christopher of Odenton, Md.; three granddaughters, Tonya Marie Janice of Lafayette, Valencia and Christian Santos of San Antonio, Texas; two great-granddaughters Brittney Nicole Moore and Taylor Marie Janice; five brothers, Alfred LaVergne (Vera), of Jacksonville, Fla., Joseph Norman LaVergne of Houston, Texas, John Carnell LaVergne (Dietra) of Jacksonville, Fla., Joseph Kerry LaVergne (Billie) and Ronald LaVergne (Debra), both of Port Arthur, Texas; four sisters, Lenora Johnson of Houston, Texas, Nelma Stevens (Albert) of Lake Charles, Eltra Bellard and Roma Nell Jones (Ronald) both of Houston, Texas. Her funeral will be in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. Cecil Stringer Mr. Cecil Stringer of Hornbeck passed away on Friday afternoon Feb. 12, having no regrets whatsoever for his incredibly fruitful 91 years on earth. Mr. Stringer was born October 15, 1918 in Rattan. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Stringer served his country as a member of Battery D, 379th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion Mobile. Left behind to cherish his memory and legacy are his son and daughter- in-law Kenneth and Brenda Stringer of Woodville, Texas; son and daughter-in-law Tommie and Lynn Stringer of Oaklyn, N.J., son and daughter-in-law Patrick and Jamie Stringer of Hornbeck; grandchildren Keith, Kena, Sarah, Daniel, Chase, Treasure and Gauge Stringer; and great-grandchildren Kirsten and Kaylyn Stringer; brother-in-law Charles Burlison and wife Faye of Shreveport. He now joyfully joins his beloved wife and best friend of 58 years, Lorena Stringer. Funeral services will be held Monday February 15 followed by interment at Self Cemetery in Hornbeck. February 15, 2010 Billie Ruth Lindsey Trent Funeral services for Billie Ruth Lindsey Trent, 86, of DeRidder will be Wednesday, February 17, 2010, in Grace Church in DeRidder, with Rev. George L. Glass, Jr., Rev. George Lee Glass and Rev. Jimmy Glass officiating. Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Billie passed away Monday, February 15, 2010 in Rapides Medical Center in Alexandria. Born in DeQuincy. She is survived by two sons, Charles H. Trent and wife Mary Olga of Lafayette, and Billy L. Trent of Alexandria; one grandson, Brandon C. Trent of Baton Rouge; three granddaughters, Heather Trent of Austin, Texas, Mia and Lindsey Trent of Alexandria, and great grandson Kayden Trent of Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry H. Trent, Jr., and parents, Charles "Charlie" and Ollie Mae Groves Lindsey. Arthur Williams Arthur Williams, 93 of Lenexa, KS, passed away Thursday, February 11 at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center in KS. Arthur was born on May 16, 1916 in Leesville. He was a decorated WWII Veteran serving under General George Patton and finished his 23 years of service as a Budget Analyst at Fort Polk. Arthur is survived by his wife of 70 years, Dorothy Jean Williams; daughter, Betty Jean "BJ" Williams and husband Dick Paschall of Olathe, KS; grandson Blaine Lindsey and wife Holli Hamilton Lindsey of San Francisco, CA; nephew, Jackie Self and family, along with many close relatives and friends in Louisiana, Texas and Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Helen Williams; infant daughter, Joanna; brothers, Jack and George Moore Self. Arrangements are being handled by Mt. Moriah Freeman Funeral Home in Kansas City, MO. February 16, 2010 Daniel Allen McClintock Memorial services for Daniel Allen "Big Dan" McClintock, 52, of Leesville, will be held Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Freedom Rest Baptist Church in Anacoco, with Rev. James Kay officiating. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Daniel, the son of Charles Edward and Martha Virginia Pflteenreuter McClintock, Sr. was born on June 17, 1957 in Loiret, France. He passed away on February 14, 2010 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He is survived by his children, Emaly McClintock, Elijah McClintock, & Cassie McClintock all of Burr Ferry; brother, Charles McClintock, Jr. of New Llano; sister, Norma Baka of Maryland and two grandchildren, Axel McClintock and Elijah McClintock II. February 17, 2010 Judy Van Calhoun Low Judy Van Calhoun Low, 65, of Livingston, Texas died Monday, February 15, 2010 in Houston, Texas. The memorial service will be Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, with Bro. Van Lowe officiating. Survivors include her sons, Chris Brown and wife Angela of Livingston, Texas, Jeffrey Van Strickland and wife Lynn of Littleton, Colo., Kevin Shae Low and wife Wendi of Orange, Texas and Kadle Low, Jr. and wife Ka'Ren of Newton, Texas; brothers, Jimmy Calhoun and wife Kay of Virginia; grandchildren, Scott Brown and wife Nora, Dustin Brown and wife Britney, Destiny Brown, Derek Brown, Amanda Stansbury, Kaila Low, Kevin Shae Low, Jr., Kyle Low, Brea Low, Samantha Low, M'Kensi Smith, Aaron Peveto, Jeffrey Strickland, Jr. and Angel Strickland; great grandchildren, Erika Brown and Brooklyn Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents, Royce and Adeal Calhoun; her husband, Loy K. Low, Sr.; and her daughter, LaDonna Smith. Lola Tilley Brown Celebrating services for Lola "D" Tilley Brown, 67, of New Llano, will be held Saturday, February 20, 2010 at New Willow Baptist Church in Leesville, with Rev. Harrison Fields, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Lola, the daughter of Lexton and Willie Mae Hamilton Tilley was born on September 25, 1942, in Leesville. She passed away on Friday, February 12, 2010, at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by son Cedric "Pete" Johnson, daughter, Ronnie Johnson and her grandmother Lola Tilley.She is survived by two sons, Willie L. Johnson of Alexandria and Willie Johnson "Jr." of Leesville; one daughter Rosland Williams Johnson of Leesville, mother Willie Mae Hamilton of Leesville; one brother Glover Carter, Jr. of California, two sisters Barbara Bady of Alexandria and Earnstine Wesley of Lake Charles; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren. February 18, 2010 Lillie Mae Dixon Funeral services for Lillie Mae Dixon, 79, of New Llano, will be Saturday February 20, 2010 at Castor Baptist Church with Rev. Ed Baldwin officiating. Interment will follow at Castor Cemetery. Ms. Dixon passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at Byrd Regional Hospital. She is survived by her three sons, James Jeffery Carr, wife Traci, of Franklin, Tenn., Timothy Jackson Carr, wife Shirley, of Olive Branch, Miss. and Truman Dixon, wife Ruth, of Hornbeck; five grandchildren, Sydney Carr, Keaton Carr, Avery Carr, Regina Dixon and Greg Dixon; and one niece, Bonnie Turner, of Leesville. Robert Watson Funeral services for Robert Watson, 63, of Merryville will be held on Sunday, February 21 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Interment will follow at the Merryville Cemetery. Survivors are his brother, Thomas Watson of Merryville. He was preceded in death by his parents, C.H. and Doris Watson. February 20, 2010 Jasper James Brown Funeral services for Jasper James Brown, 57, of Leesville were held Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Danny Slaydon officiating. The burial followed in the Cooper Cemetery in Pickering. Services were under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Jasper, the son of Lee and Annie Rymes Brown, was born on August 15, 1952 in Austin, Texas. He passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He is survived by sons, Michael "Son" Brown and Joshua Brown, both of Leesville; daughters, Rayna O'banion (husband, John Adam Carroll) of Jasper, Texas, Maranda "Mandy" Brown Stroderd (husband, Eric) of Eunice, Tyiree Brown of Leesville and Phoebe Brown of Leesville; siblings, Trisha Brown of Rockdale, Texas, Sandie Smith of Austin, Texas and Fay Streeter, Norma Ann Keeney and Johnny Brown, all of Kyle, Texas and grandchildren, Triston O'banion, Isabella Brown, Zoe O'banion, Michael Brown, Jr., Brandon Brown, Sean O'banion, Gabriel O'banion and Zeth O'banion. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Patricia O'banion Brown; granddaughter, Michaela Brown and siblings, Larry Brown, Marie Brown and June Dougherty. February 22, 2010 Beverly Kaye Poston Cobb Funeral services for Beverly Kaye Poston Cobb, 47, of Leesville will be held Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Poston Family Cemetery in Hornbeck. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Beverly, the daughter of Morris O. and Lois Beason Poston, was born on November 7, 1962, in Many. She passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at her residence in Leesville. She is survived by sons, George Cobb of Anacoco and Chris and wife, Jessica Cobb of Dickinson, Texas; daughter, Jessica and husband, Randall Haymon, of Leesville; parents, Morris and Lois Poston of New Llano; brother, Benny and wife, Marilyn Poston of Hornbeck; sisters, Stacey and husband, Reggie Booth of Anacoco, Cindy Johnson of Hornbeck, and Paula and husband, Rodney Sanders of Hornbeck; four grandchildren, Erran Cobb, Jake Cobb, Gwyn Cobb and Tug Haymon. Shirley Ann Filla Shirley Ann Filla, 63, of Needville, Texas passed away Friday, February 19, 2010 in her home after courageously fighting cancer for many months. Shirley was born January 19, 1947 in Leesville to the late Vernon and Rosabell Herring. Shirley is survived by her husband of 35 years, Danny Filla; her daughter, Stacey Filla; her son, Jeff Filla and wife, Sarah; her granddaughter, Ellye Filla and grandson, Jude Maxwell Filla. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 24, 2010 in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. Her son will be officiating the service. February 24, 2010 Nell Evans Funeral services for Nell Evans, 72, of Anacoco, will be held Friday, February 26, 2010 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. David Richmond officiating. Burial will follow in the Evans Cemetery in Evans. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Nell, the daughter of George H. and Jennie Mae Hodge Logan was born on August 23, 1937 in Memphis, Tenn. She went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 in her residence. She moved to Evans in 1960. She was preceded in death by son, Floyd Evans and brother, Wayne Logan. She is survived by sons, Joel (wife, Lisa) Evans of Evans and Eddie (wife, Karen) Evans of Burr Ferry; daughters, Kathy Evans of Anacoco and Joyce (husband, Bryan) Davis of Theodore, Ala.; brother, Mike Logan of Anacoco; sisters, Linda Behan of LaCamp and Helen Cleveland of Merryville; nine grandchildren; and nineteen great grandchildren. Barry Thomas Parks Funeral services for Barry Thomas Parks, 55, of Leesville, will be held Thursday, February 25, 2010 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Bro. Melton Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Barry, the son of Joseph and Florence Weller Parks was born on April 23, 1954. He passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at the Woodlands Health Care Center in Leesville. He servedin the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his wife and children.He is survived by brother Joseph Parks of Bangor, Pa. and two special friends, Bessie Stephens of Leesville and Merle Brack of Leesville. February 26, 2010 David Hall Calhoun David Hall Calhoun, 77, of DeRidder passed away February 25, 2010 at his residence. His Memorial Service will be at Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder Saturday, February 27, 2010 with Rev. Rufus Goins officiating. David leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 58 years, Josey Calhoun of DeRidder; daughters, Susan Myers and husband Dick of DeRidder and Stephanie Tijerina and husband Albert of Houston, Texas; grandchildren Billy Craig, John Craig, Michael Tijerina, Carol Calhoun and Jennifer Davis and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Paul David Calhoun. Ruby E. Roberts Ruby E. Roberts, 94, passed from this life on February 25, 2010 at her residence in Leesville with her family by her side. She was born in Vernon Parish. Service will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, February 28, 2010, with Revs. Walter Collins and John Kautz officiating. Burial will be at Pine Hill Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Survivors include her children, Arthur Reid Roberts, Thomas "Buddy" Roberts and Joe Ann Sepulvado, all of Leesville; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, E. A. Roberts and daughter, Ruby Alice Freehand. Mary H. Walker Funeral services for Mary H. Walker, 78, of Leesville will be held Monday, March 1, 2010 at the First United Pentecostal Church in Leesville with Rev. John Burns, Rev. M.C. Green, Rev. Dale Mortenson, and Rev. Mark Christian officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mary, the daughter of Floyd Jefferson and Nora Mae Weldon Hardcastle, was born on September 8, 1931, in Florien. She passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Walker; son, James Daniel "Danny" Walker, Jr.; daughter, Judi Walker Dekarskey; parents, Floyd and Nora Hardcastle; brother, Jarvis Hardcastle and sisters, Betty Prewitt and Katherine Hodnett. She is survived by daughters, Dianne Page of Leesville and Christie and husband, Steven Bishop of Leesville; brother, James Paul and wife Molly Hardcastle of Conroe, Texas; sisters, JoElla and husband, Bill Berger of Canton, Ohio and Pat and husband, Troy "Red" Nolen of Leesville; nine grandchildren, Holley Pechota O'Donnell, James Lewis "Jim" Pechota, Ami Denee' Green, Brandon Page, Merissa Walker, Melissa Allen, Krista Corbitt, Jamie Bishop and Christopher Bishop and seven great grandchildren, Lauren Pechota O'Donnell, Austin Pechota, Meghann Pechota, Mason Green, Faith Green, Madison Page and Jax Daniel Allen. March 1, 2010 Debra Lynn Brooks Debra Lynn Brooks was born on August 14, 1957 to Richard L. and Bess Rollins Brooks in Lake Charles and she passed away at her home on Galveston Bay in La Porte, Texas on February 25, 2010 after a 16-year battle with breast cancer. Diagnosed from her first mammogram at 36, Debbie beat many odds of the disease through aggressive and experimental treatments and her positive attitude toward not letting the cancer run her life. Debbie was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Zack R. and Elizabeth Midkiff Brooks; maternal grandparents, George C. and Flora Pendegrass Rollins and her brother, Richard L. Brooks, Jr.She is succeeded in death by her husband, Paul Feazelle; her parents, Richard L. and Bess Rollins Brooks; her daughter and future son-in-law, Brooklyn Mackenna Cole and Greg Bell; her sister, Becky L. Brooks; her niece and nephew, Alexandra and Benjamin Grimm.A short memorial service will be held Saturday March 6 at the First Methodist Church in La Porte, Texas. March 2, 2010 Phoebe Maxine Edwards Funeral services for Phoebe Maxine Edwards, 77, of Leesville, will be held Thursday, March 4, 2010 at the Crystal Springs Baptist Church in Anacoco, with Rev. John Kautz and Elder J.R. Haymon officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Phoebe, the daughter of Elias and Ruby Herring Haymon, was born on Nov. 17, 1932 in Vernon Parish. She passed away on March 1, 2010 at her residence in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louie Edwards, daughters, Darla Dixon & Debra Ann Robertson and sister, Rometta Ann Haymon. She is survived by daughter, Peggy Graham (husband, Sonny) of Leesville, brothers, JR Haymon (wife, Estelle) of Merryville, and Osville R. Haymon (wife, Dorothy) of Leesville, sister, Floy Gorham of Dallas, Texas, grandchildren, Jackie Gross (husband, George) and Shane Miller and great grandchildren, Loryn Gross and Alana Gross. March 3, 2010 Margie M. Roberts On March, 2, 2010, Margie M. Roberts of Arbutus, Md., passed away from a longtime illness. She was born March 3, 1929 in Tioga. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe W. Roberts, Jr., and her parents Octave and Lena Morace. She is survived by her son Joseph Roberts, III (of Rhode Island), and her daughter Sharron Roberts (of Arbutus, Md.). She is also survived by her grandchildren Joe IV, and Randy and her great granddaughter Emma (all from Rhode Island); her sister Wanda Holland (of Columbus, Ga.). A graveside service will be held at a later date. Wilma Lee Sowells Scott Sister Wilma Lee Sowells Scott was born the first child of Jessie James and Catherine A. Jenkins Sowells in Newton County, Texas on March 18, 1937. Her spirit entered the heavenly gates on February 27, 2010. Wilma Lee Sowells met the love of her life, Rev. Lenzo Verlon Scott as a youth West of Rosepine. The late Rev. J.W. Gibbs united them in marriage on December 22, 1957. On December 22, 2007, the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a host of family and friends. Their earthly union was blessed for 51 years. The legacy of Sister Wilma S. Scott will continue in her six daughters: Dr. Lori Scott Hunt of Port Arthur, Texas; Dr. Yvonne Scott Miller (Calvin) of Lawrenceville, Ga.; Mrs. Lydia Scott Stewart (Ricky) of Monroe, Mrs. Letrece Scott Harris (Jackie) of Pine Bluff, Ark.; Mrs. Lisa Scott Broussard (Michael) of Lawrenceville, Ga. and Mrs. Yolanda Scott Johnson (Terry) of Lawrenceville, Ga. The twelve grandchildren of Mrs. Wilma Scott are: Dana Hunt of Lawrenceville, Ga.; Ricky Stewart of Monroe; Anthony Archield of Lawrenceville, Ga.; Jackie Harris, Jr., Joshua Harris and Jonathan Harris of Pine Bluff, Ark.; Sarah Miller, Calvin Miller, Jr. and Cameron Miller of Lawrenceville, Ga.; John Johnson, Justin Johnson and Jeremiah Johnson of Lawrenceville, Ga. God also blessed her to see the birth of her one great granddaughter, Jordyn Sumbler. Her unconditional love was shared by stepchildren Terran Turner (Terry and Yolanda); and Michael, Jr. Miesha (Michael and Lisa). Wilma was a sister to: Genell Sowells Carter (Grover) of Montgomery, Ala.; Walter L. Sowells (Ella) of Houston, Texas; Geraldine Maxie Bell Sowells Johnson (Tone) of Corpus Christi, Texas and Roosevelt J. Sowells of DeRidder. Preceding her in death were three siblings: Deloris Sowells, Maxine Sowells and Welton D. Sowells. Sister Wilma Lee Sowells Scott will be memorialized on Friday, March 5, 2010 at the Ellen Burr Baptist Church. Her Celebration of Life will begin at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 6, 2010 also at Ellen Burr Baptist Church. Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder, LA will be officiating. March 5, 2010 Jared Clay Areno Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Gumpoint Church, for Jared Clay Areno, 33, who died Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Methodist Hospital in Houston. Rev. Wayland Vincent will officiate for the services. Burial will be in Prairie Ronde Baptist Church Cemetery. Jared is survived by his wife, Trena Olivier Areno of Crowley; three daughters, Morgan, Karsyn and Kinsly Areno all of Crowley; his parents, Dwight and Susan O. Areno of Anacoco; one sister, Jamie Green and her husband, Jason of Leesville; one brother, Caleb Areno of Leesville; his father and mother-in-law, Darrell and Glenda Olivier of Swords; two sisters-in-law, Lacey Olivier of Carencro and Mandy Shealy and her husband, Jeff of Lumberton, Texas. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lambert Areno and Mr. and Mrs. John C. Oubre. Clay Jett Clay Jett, 57, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2010 in a local hospital after a long battle with cancer. Survivors include his son, Joshua Jett of Brookland, Ark.; daughter, Jessica Jett of Jonesboro, Ark; brother, Cassell Jett of Rosepine; sisters, Penny Jett of Rosepine and Diana Johnson of Charleston, S.C. and grandchildren, Mariah Hosier, Olivea Jett, Kailey Jett, Zadyn Jett, all of Brookland, Ark. Mr. Jett was cremated and his memorial service will be at a later date. Mrs. Ada Marie LaCaze Perkins Mar. 17, 1927 Mar. 5, 2010 Funeral services for Mrs. Ada Marie LaCaze Perkins will be on Monday, March 8, 2010 in the Rush Chapel in the Oakdale Downtown location with longtime family friend, Bro. Donald Scott and Pastor Mike Evans officiating. Interment will follow in Occupy #2 Cemetery in Pitkin under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Perkins, 82, of Pitkin entered eternal rest on Friday, March 5, 2010 in her residence with her family near her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, two brothers, grandson David Christopher Perkins and her husband of fifty-eight years, Edgar Perkins, Sr. Those left to cherish her memory and mourn her loss include her son, Edgar Perkins, Jr. of Madisonville; daughter, Linda Keen of Huntsville, Ala.; daughter, Charlene Babcock and her husband, Rod of Pitkin; daughter, Betty McCartney of Ottawa Lake, Mich.; twelve grandchildren, eight great grandchildren. March 8, 2010 Ada Lea Heard Funeral services for Ada Lea Heard, 85, of Leesville will be held Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, with Rev. Jerry Penfield and Rev. Wayne Kite officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Ada Lea, the daughter of David Carson and Lillie Jonsey Richardson Craft, was born on October 5, 1924, in Orange, Texas. She passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She is preceded in death by sister, Martha Zenter; brother, Carson Craft and grandson, Chuck Weeks. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Henry Heard; daughter, Patti Richardson (husband, Todd) of DeRidder and brother, Wayne Craft of Shreveport. March 11, 2010 Iris Y. Cavanaugh Moore Visitations for Iris Y. Cavanaugh Moore, 88, of Leesville will be held Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Pennsylvania. Iris, the daughter of Hobby and May McManus Cavanaugh, was born on April 10, 1921 in Leesville. She passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at the Woodlands Health Care Center in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Charles J. Moore and her brother, Wallace T. Perkins. She is survived by her son, Steven Moore of Bridgeville, Pa.; brother, Perry Cavanaugh of Leesville; nieces and nephews, Cheryl Cavanaugh Borders of Leesville, Loy Arnold of Greely, Colo., Edward Cavanaugh of Monument, Colo. and Ryan Cavanaugh of Springfield, Mo. March 15, 2010 Mrs. Mary Langton Mrs. Mary Langton, 76, of Orange, Texas passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. She was a native of Belton, Texas and born on May 27, 1933 to parents Ernest Hatfield and Ethel (Hutchins) Hatfield. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Adrain Langton; brother, Elmer Hatfield; sister, Ernestine Hatfield. She is survived by her daughter, Gail Langton of Orange, Texas; son, Gary Langton and his wife Liz of Deweyville, Texas; sisters, Mabel Shoemaker of Colorado Springs, Colo., Judy Hogg of Henderson, Texas; grandchildren, Charles McKinley, Eric Ihle, Sandra Bickham, Heidi Moss; and three great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at the funeral home, with Rev. Larry Delcambre officiating. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Beech Grove Cemetery. John Albert Skinner Funeral services for John Albert Skinner will be held on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with Rev. Patrick Austin and Walter Collins officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Forest Cemetery Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Adams Skinner and Bertie Cobb Skinner; and step-mother, Bertie Grimes Skinner. Survivors include Angelia and husband Mark Brooks of Denham Springs; Damian Skinner of Leesville; Shane and Tonya Skinner of Simsboro; and Alicia Skinner of Arcadia; sister, Margery Skinner of Leesville; brother, Robert "Buck" Skinner of Gulfport, Miss.; grandchildren, Randi and Katie Brooks, Katie and Dylan Skinner, Kaitlyn, Adam and Shelby Skinner; and special companion, Darlene Bowman of Newton, Texas. George James Stephens Funeral services for George James Stephens, 74, of Leesville, will be held Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at the First United Pentecostal Church in Leesville with Rev. M.C. Green, Rev. John Burns and Rev. Jon Welch officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Forest Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. George, the son of Willie and Lula Gibson Stephens was born, on May 11, 1935 in Leesville.He passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2010 at the Woodlands Health Care Center in Leesville. Mr. Stephens lived his whole life in Leesville. He married Ruth O'Banion and was married to her until her death three years ago. He was preceded in death by his wife of 19 years Ruth O'Banion Stephens; brother C. F. Stephens; and sisters Marie Langton and Joann Harbin. He is survived by his stepchildren, Charles Welch (wife, Glenda), Pam Castillo (husband, Leo), Billie Thomason (husband, Tom), Teddie Medina (husband, Ray), Glynn Welch, Brenda Whatley (husband, Dewayne), Adrian Smart (husband, Jerry), Gary Cothen; brothers, J.J. Stephens, David Stephens, Wayne Stephens, Gilmer Glenn Stephens. March 16, 2010 David Eugene Pressley Funeral services for David Eugene Pressley, 44, of Leesville will be held Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. David, the son of Howard Walter Pressley and Susie Stroud Gretzinger, was born on February 6, 1966 in Charlotte, NC. He passed away on Monday, March 15, 2010 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Walter Pressley; stepfather, Arthur E. Gretzinger, Jr. and grandson, Logan Ball. He is survived by girlfriend of 11 years, Darlene Holts of Leesville; mother, Susie Gretzinger of Charlotte, NC; daughters, Natasha Graf of Leesville and Deedria Graf of Leesville; stepbrother, Michael Gretzinger of Moscoutah, Ill.; sisters, Michelle Dunn (husband, Scot) of St. Louis, Mo. and Lisa Veach (Jeff Bell) of Winston Salem, NC; stepsister, Tammy Forsyth of New Baden, Ill.; grandchildren, Melissa Ball of Leesville, Kody Graf of Leesville, Chealsea McGlothlin of Leesville, Draven Persons of Leesville, AnnAlicia Simmons and Timothy Simmons, both of Leesville and nieces and nephews, David and Sara Dunn and Kyle and Kurt Veach. March 18, 2010 Ella Beatrice Martin Funeral services for Ella Beatrice Martin, 91, of Leesville, will be held Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the Pine Hill Baptist Church in Leesville with Rev. Tye Evans officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Ella, the daughter of Samuel and Martha Phillips Parker, was born on July 8, 1918 in Leesville. She passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at her residence in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milburn F. Martin. She is survived by sons, Rev. Bill Martin (wife, Anna) of Mountain View, Mo. and Wallace Martin (wife, Terri) of Haughton; daughter, Princess Fahnestock (husband, Lewis) of Licking, Mo., brother Willie Parker of Leesville; 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 22 great great grandchildren and 1 great great great grandchild. March 22, 2010 Mrs. Lanell Jackson Andre Funeral services for Mrs. Lanell Jackson Andre will be held Thursday, March 25, 2010 in the Simpson Baptist Church with the Rev. Jeremy Blocker officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Joseph Andre and son, Joey Andre. Survivors are Martha Andre of Simpson; Dottie and Danny Hall of Simpson, Sheila and Ernie Ordoyne of New Orleans; sister, Edith Tolbert of Hineston; grandchildren, Michelle and Steven Cooley of Anacoco; Jennifer and Dale Strauser of Simpson and Kevin Ordoyne of New Orleans; great grandchildren, Kirsten, Trent, Wyatt, Ty, Mallory and Caden. Amanda Dowden Betts Funeral services for Amanda Dowden Betts will be Wednesday, March 24, 2010 in the chapel of Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home with Reverend David Elkins and Michael Murray officiating. Interment will follow at Kisatchie Cemetery in Kisatchie. Mrs. Betts, 88, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010. She was born on April 7, 1921 to the late Steven Grant Dowden and late Belle Rhodes Dowden in Kisatchie. She also was preceded in death by her husband, John Bettts and her first husband, Hercel Chance as well as her son, Gerald Reed and daughter, Gloria V. Fox. She is survived by her sons, Paul Chance and his wife Linda of Kisatchie and Donald Chance and his wife Donna of Natchitoches; daughter, Vicki Dwyer of Natchitoches; sister, Rozelle Murray of Nacogdoches, Texas; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. March 23, 2010 Robert Lewis Martin Sr Robert Lewis Martin Sr., beloved husband and father, known to all affectionately as "Daddy Bob" went to be with the Lord on March 18, 2010, at his home in Houston, Texas at the age of 81 years. He was born to William Charles (Shorty) and Julie Lewis Martin on February 18, 1929 in Leesville. He served in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years Mildred Ilene Cox Martin; son, Robert Lewis Martin, Jr. and wife Kirsten; brother, Kenneth Martin, Sr. and wife Lelia; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren. Bob is preceded in death by his parents William Charles (Shorty) and Julie Lewis Martin; granddaughter Stacy; and brother William (Bill) Martin. March 29, 2010 Anna K. Prewitt Funeral services for Anna K. Prewitt, 81, of Anacoco will be held Wednesday, March 31, 2010 in Good Hope Baptist Church in Anacoco. Rev. Melvin Smith and Rev. James Herrington will be officiating. The burial will follow in the Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Prewitt was born on February 1, 1929 in Hays Ranch, Texas, the daughter of Melvin D. and Martha Hudson Keith. She passed away Monday, March 29 at the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in the death by her husband, Willie Gene Prewitt; daughter, Pamela Prewitt Carver; granddaughter, Stephanie Lynn Prewitt and great grandson, Jayce Alan. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Jean (husband, Lloyd) Bartlett of Rosepine and Mona (husband, Randy) Sandel of Florien; her son, Stephen Lloyd (wife, Sandra) Prewitt of Katy, Texas; Brother, Louis (wife, Patricia) Keith of Victoria, Texas; sisters, Melvyn Louis of Plantation, Fla., Faye Ward of Calif. and Gracie Abell of West Covina, Calif.; eight grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. March 30, 2010 Ethel Runnels Conerly A celebration of life and homegoing services for Mother Ethel Runnels "Granny" Conerly, 97, will be Friday, April 2, 2010 at Johnson Temple COGIC with Pastor Maurice Johnson officiating. She was the first born of James Thomas "Tom" Runnels and Hannah Brown Runnels in Leesville on February 8, 1913. Preceding her in death were parents, brother Hyter Edward Runnels; son, Thomas Edward Conerly; daughter, Jean Evelyn Conerly and husband, Willie "White" Conerly. Survivors are a devoted daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Leroy Stokes of Leesville and two granddaughters, Melissa Roychelle Stokes of Natchitoches and Marlana Michelle Stokes of Leesville who were her PRIDE and JOY. Services are entrusted to Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. John Wayne Littleton John Wayne Littleton, 61, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Sulphur. Funeral services for John Wayne Littleton will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with the Rev. Roger Jeane officiating. Burial will follow in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. Survivors are his mother, Muriel Hennigan Littleton of Westlake; one brother, Virgil Littleton and wife Brenda of Vancleave, Miss; two children, Shelly Littleton of Lafayette and Jake Littleton of Youngsville; four grandchildren, Hunter and Cade Littleton of Hornbeck, Samantha Littleton of Lafayette and Sean Littleton, of Austin, Texas. Mr. Littleton was preceded in death by his father, James Virgil Littleton. March 31, 2010 Mary Lee Drain Funeral services for Mary Lee Drain, 82, of Leesville will be held Saturday, April 3, 2010 at the Greater Bethel AME Church in Leesville with Rev. Joe Green, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mary Lee Tinsley was born in Hutton on April 8, 1927 to Floyd and Loraine Tinsley. She departed this life on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Byrd Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Lee Drain, Sr. and one son, James Keith Drain. She leaves to cherish her memory three sons, Donald Drain (Peggie), of Springfield, Va., Joe Lee Drain, Jr., of Pikeville, Tenn. and Willie Drain (Brenda) of Leesville; four daughters, Loraine Arbo (Brently) of Redstone Arsenal, Ala., Shelia Carr (Albert) of Houston, Texas, Floydia Gail Mitchell (William) of Baton Rouge and Stephanie Pickney of Stone Mountain, Ga.; seven grandchildren, Anthony Arbo, William Mitchell, IV, Joseph Mitchell, Willie Drain, Jr., Kevin Carr, Samantha Drain and Travis Mitchell; five great grandchildren, Jordan Arbo, Jamauria Mitchell, Naysia D. Mallard, Kaden Drain and Skyar Drain; God-children, Edna Mae Hall (Les) and Yolanda Faye Ming (Robert); four siblings, Floydia Mae Tinsley, her devoted sister and best friend, Aline Johnson, Nellie Francis (Gene) and John Tinsley (Josie). April 5, 2010 Jude Matthew Gentry Gravesides services for baby Jude Matthew Gentry were held Saturday, April 3, 2010 at the Lakeside Baptist Church Cemetery in the Negreet area of Louisiana with Rev. Bill Craft, Jr. officiating. Jude is survived by parents Shawn and Elizabeth Gentry; siblings Jace Gentry, 11 and Eden Gentry (twin of Jude); paternal grandparents Alton and Gloria Gentry; maternal, Glenn and Janet Dowden. He is preceded in death by, paternal great grandparents, Alton Ottis Gentry and Franklin and Ima Roberts and maternal great grandparents, Grady and Edith Dowden and Arthur and Lovie Cook. April 7, 2010 Jonathan Roberts Jonathan "Jay" "Cajun" Roberts, 43, of Courley, Ala. passed away on April 5, 2010. Jonathan was born on October 25, 1966 and was preceded in death by his mother, Joann Roberts Self. His survivors include his son, Ethan James; his parents, A.C. and Mary Drake Roberts of Courley, Ala.; two brothers, Paul Roberts of Courley, Ala. and Travis Roberts of Mena, Ark.; two sisters, Rebecca Anglin of Yankton, S.D. and Anita Roberts of Anna Texas; two nephews, Michael Webb of Oklahoma City, Okl. and Charlie Alderson of S.D. and niece, Nikki Alderson of Yankton, S.D. Memorial services will be announced at a later date by Berryhill Funeral Home of Huntsville, Ala. Noel D. Townsend, Sr. Funeral services for Noel D. Townsend, Sr., 78, of DeRidder, will be held Wednesday, April 7, 2010, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder, with Rev. Bill Warrean officiating. Burial will follow with full military graveside services in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder. Noel was born in Georgia. He retired as a Sgt. 1st Class from the US Army after 21 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Helen Townsend of DeRidder; sons, Charles Townsend of DeRidder and Noel "Zeek" Townsend, Jr., of Watertown, N.Y.; daughters Chung Sook Martino of Haughton, Chung Ae Stone of The Woodlands, Texas, Ponya Beresko of Haughton, Jo Townsend and Lianne Townsend both of Watertown, N.Y.; 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. April 8, 2010 Jesse Paul Ruiz, II Funeral services for Jesse Paul Ruiz, II, 41, of Kuwait, (formerly of Leesville) will be held Saturday, April 10, 2010 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Bro. D.R. Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Anacoco Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville Jesse was born on October 14, 1968 in Houston, Texas to the late Jesse Paul Ruiz and Suzy McClain. He passed away on April 6, 2010 at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas as a result of a hit and run accident in Kuwait. He served in the military for five years and had been working as a Branch Manager for Combat Support Associates in Kuwait for the past 10 years. He is preceded in death by his father, Jesse Paul Ruiz; stepfather, Lynn E. McClain; grandfathers, Leopold Ruiz and Elvy Perkins and grandmother, Robie Perkins. He is survived by daughter, Ashley Lynn Ruiz of Starke, Fla.; mother, Suzy McClain of Leesville; one sister, Daphne Mills Bushnell of Dry Creek; grandmother, Mamie Ruiz of Houston, Texas. April 10, 2010 Versie Lee Stanford Versie Lee Stanford, 91, passed away on April 10, 2010 in DeRidder. Versie was born in Turkey Creek and resided in Evans for the past 40 years. Funeral services will at the Galliee Baptist Church in Evans with Brother Kenny Lowery officiating. Burial will follow at the Evans Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Thomas A. Stanford; daughter, Essie Jarrell and husband Marlon; granddaughters, Renee Moore and Sarah Thomas; grandsons, Dean Yates and Aaron Jarrell; five great grandchildren. Versie was preceded in death by her daughter, Naomi Yates and granddaughter, Merry Marleen Jarrell. April 12, 2010 George H. Navarro Memorial services for George H. Navarro, 76, of Leesville will be held Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church in Leesville with Father Kenneth Michiels officiating. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. George H. Navarro was born on March 20, 1934 in Laredo, Texas. He passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He retired as a SSG from the US Army, and was a veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dora Navarro of Leesville; sons, Raymond Navarro (wife, Karen) of Leesville and George H. Navarro II of Austin, Texas; daughter, Gloria Dickison (husband, Dave) of Alexandria, Va; and four grandchildren, Terence Navarro, Ryne Navarro, Katherine Dickison and Samantha Dickson. April 13, 2010 Charles Thomas Dowden Funeral services for Charles Thomas Dowden, 61, of Leesville will be held Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at First United Pentecostal Church in Leesville with the Reverends Malcom Jeane, C. W. Dowden and Clyde Dowden officiating. Burial will follow in the Castor Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Charles Thomas Dowden passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Harvey and Ollie Legg Dowden; one brother, George Kenneth Dowden; and one sister, Margie Dowden Nash. Survivors include his significant other, Marion Cleveland; one daughter, Sylivia Hedrick and husband, Gary "Shorty" of Leesville; stepchildren, Dallas and Shelia Hodge of Morgan City, Yvonne and Kenneth Erwin of Hornbeck, Carlos and Diane Kirschener of Oklahoma City, Okla. and Michelle Weigler of Germany; one granddaughter, Autumn; step grandchildren, Brandi, Amy, Brooke, Carrie, Crystal, Mercedes, Ashley, Britney, Joshua, Matthew, Devan, John, Robert and Eric; one sister, Mildred Bingaman of Leesville; four brothers, Clyde Dowden of Pitkin, Earl Dowden of Leesville, Hardy Ray Dowden of Leesville and Lamar Dowden of Leesville, and a host of great grandchildren. April 16, 2010 Mrs. Juanita Martin Funeral services for Mrs. Juanita Martin, 61, of Hornbeck will be held at the Prewitts Chapel Baptist Church in Hornbeck on Friday with the Revs. Nick Hilton and Huey Haymon officiating. Interment will follow in the Prewitts Chapel Cemetery under the direction of the Heritage Rowe Funeral Home of Leesville. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, husband, Cheat Martin of Hornbeck; daughter, Stasha Dowden and husband Donnie of Hornbeck; two sons, Stuart Martin and wife Kim of Hornbeck and Stephen Martin and wife Kim of Florien; sisters, Joan Leach and husband Gerald of Hornbeck and Connie Carpentar of Natchitoches; brother, John SanMiguel of Pineville; eight grandchildren. Gabrielle Chun-sa Nielsen Gabrielle Chun-sa Nielsen, infant daughter of Elijah P. Nielsen and Yu- jin Nielsen passed away April 19, 2010 at Baynes Jones Hospital, Fort Polk. Services will be held Saturday, April 17, 2010 in the Chapel of Heritage Rowe Funeral Home Leesville. Pastor Mike Steiner will officiate. Survivors include Father Elijah P. Nielsen, Mother Yu-jin Nielsen; Brother Daniel Ju-Hwan Nielsen; Maternal grandparents Jung- Suk Jung of South Korea; Aunts, So-jin Na, Kyung-Jin, Hee-Jin Na, all of South Korea; Paternal grandparents, Linda J. Hanby, grandfather, Charles W. Nielsen, stepgrandfather, Dennis Hanby; Aunt Hanna Quick. Burial will follow in Rowe Memorial Cemetery Leesville. Yowama Self Yowama Self, 87, of Anacoco, died on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at Byrd Hospital in Leesville. She was born on April 27, 1922 in Natchitoches. She is preceded in death by her parents, Moses Freeman and Bertie Sims Freeman; husband, Lud L. Self; one son, Mose Self; five brothers and one sister. She is survived by three daughters, Ida Liles, of Anacoco, Kelly Bonneau of, Anacoco, and Zoe Whitt of Myrtle, Miss.; four sons, Mann Self, of Anacoco, Max Self, of Anacoco, Lud Self, of Anacoco and Marty Self of, Anacoco; one brother, Jimmy Freeman of Negreet; along with a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren. A funeral service will be on Saturday at Rocky Mount Methodist Church, Robeline. Interment will be in Lambert Town Cemetery. April 19, 2010 Glenn D. Addison Funeral services for Glenn D. Addison will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 in the Burr Ferry United Pentecostal Church with Revs. James Harrington and Rev. Ricky Egan officiating. Burial will follow in the Beech Grove Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. He was a United States veteran having served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Addison was preceded in death by several members of his family including his parents Erwin and Nancy Tilley Addison. Survivors are: Ronnie Addison of Burr Ferry, Glenda and John Breaux of Burr Ferry, Alice and Kevin Grevemburg of Porter, Texas, Gail and Michael Calhoun of Sulpur Springs, Texas and Pamela and Todd Jassen of Norfolk, Va; brother, Chester Addison of Leesville; 14 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Floy Haymon Gorham Floy Haymon Gorham, 79, of Waco, Texas, passed away peacefully Friday, April 9, 2010 in Dallas. Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors Chapel with the Reverend Susan Gorham Robb of Dallas, Texas and Elder J.R. Haymon of Marysville presiding over the services. Floy was born on April 28, 1930 to Elias and Ruby Haymon of Leesville. Floy was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 49 years, her son Johnny and sister Phoebe Edwards. These include her daughter Susan Robb and husband Ike of Dallas, Texas; her son Mike Gorham and wife Karen of Dallas, Texas; brother J.R. Haymon and wife Estelle; brother Osville Haymon and wife Dorothy; grandchildren, Melissa Trocko and her husband Charlie, Caroline and James Robb, John Michael and Jennifer Gorham; great grandchildren, Katie and Thomas Heese and Michael and Charlie Trocko. Lois F. Grant Wells Funeral services for Lois F. Grant Wells, 59, of Kurthwood, will be held today, Sunday, April 18, 2010 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Wesley Jackson and Rev. Greg Mortensen officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Anacoco Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. She was born October 19, 1950 in Shreveport, the daughter of John Lesley and Cletus Nadine Sullivan Grant, and passed away Friday, April 16 at the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Ricky Wells of Kurthwood, daughters, Joy (husband, James) Fletcher of Anacoco and Kayla Wells of Kurthwood; grandchildren Matthew and Joshua Fletcher both of Anacoco. April 23, 2010 Myrtle Mae Mitcham Funeral services for Myrtle Mae Mitcham, 97, of Leesville will be held Monday, April 26, 2010 at the First Baptist Church of Leesville with Bro. Jerry Penfield, Bro. Wallace Palmer and Bro. Randy Humphrey officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville. Mrs. Mitcham, the daughter of Henry Alvin and Carrie Gertrude Smith Fisher, was born on October 8, 1912, in Kisatchie. She passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at Rapides General Hospital in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Johnie Mitcham and sister, Marzelle Shivers. She is survived by her sons, Sherrod and wife, Gail Mitcham of Monroeville, Ala, and Tommy and wife, Jana Cossey Mitcham of Cypress, Texas; brother, Ardron Fisher of Chatsworth, Calif.; beloved sister, Johnnie Mahony of Leesville; five grandchildren, Amanda Nall, Catherine Mosley, Rhett Mitcham, Jeff Mitcham and Kimberly Humphrey and nine great grandchildren, Ashley Mosley, Rachel Mosley, Mikala Nall, John Nall, Ethan Mitcham, K'land Humphrey, Raegan Mitcham, Connor Mitcham and Avery Mitcham. April 27, 2010 Kadye Anne Cooper Kadye Anne Cooper was a resident of Highlands, Texas for 14 years, and for the past 3 years she resided in Austin, Texas where she attended the University of Texas. Kadye was born in DeRidder. On February 28, 1989, this world was blessed with this vibrant, free spirit. On April 24, 2010, a tragic accident took her from those who loved her. Loved ones include her parents, Bruce Todd Cooper and Diana Lynn Hale Cooper who currently reside in Highlands, Texas but are native of Louisiana; her brother and sister, Cody Lane Cooper and Kasey Nicole Cooper who reside in Highlands, Texas; her grandparents, Willie and Rita Hale of Hornbeck and Vaughn and Betty Cooper of Leesville. The funeral service on Thursday, April 29 with the Revs. Travis Murray and Buddy Airhart. Burial will be at Stephens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home, a dignity memorial provider. Edna Wise Mitchell A loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and a resident of Baker, Edna Wise Mitchell died at 1:43 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2010 at Lafayette General Medical Center. She was 91, a native of Leesville. Religious services in the chapel conducted by long-time friend, Rev. Steve Johnson. Interment to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. She is survived by four sons, Robert "Bob" Mitchell and wife Alura Kay of Edmonton, Okla., James "Jim" Mitchell and wife Michelle of Leesville, John Mitchell and wife Susan of Central, and Thomas "Tom" Mitchell and wife Sheri of Breaux Bridge; a sister, Alice Craft of Leesville; 11 grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick Mitchell, and eight brothers and sisters. April 28, 2010 Jamie Dona Morgan Butler Jamie Dona Morgan Butler, 30, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010, in West Cal-Cam Hospital in Sulphur. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 30, 2010, in Christway Church in DeRidder, with Pastor Kennis P. Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Whitaker Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. She was born in Beaumont, Texas. She is survived by one son, Brian, and three daughters, Khristian, Abbiegale and Vivian. She is also survived by brothers, Chance L. Butler, Jimmy R. Morgan, Jr., and Donnie Morgan, all of DeRidder; four sisters, Wendy Morgan of Leesville, Crystal L. Turner of Slagle, Sarah Morgan and Tara Morgan, both of DeRidder; parents Cynthia A. Maxey of Zwolle, and Jimmy R. Morgan, Sr. of DeRidder; step-father, Tommy L. Williams of Slagle; grandparents, Franklin and Nancy P. Butler of DeRidder. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Hubert and Opal Morgan. April 29, 2010 Glenn D. Addison Funeral services for Glenn D. Addison will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 in the Burr Ferry United Pentecostal Church with Revs. James Harrington and Rev. Ricky Egan officiating. Burial will follow in the Beech Grove Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Addison was preceded in death by several members of his family including his parents Erwin and Nancy Tilley Addison. Survivors are: Ronnie Addison of Burr Ferry, Glenda and John Breaux of Burr Ferry, Alice and Kevin Grevemburg of Porter, Texas, Gail and Michael Calhoun of Sulpur Springs, Texas and Pamela and Todd Jassen of Norfolk, Va; brother, Chester Addison of Leesville; 14 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Darvis Gordon Funeral services for Darvis Gordon, 53, of Anacoco will be held Friday, April 30, 2010 at Labby Memorial Home in Leesville, with Rev. Wesley Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Darvis, the son of James Freeman and Myrtle Patricia Cobb Gordon, was born on September 24, 1956, in Port Arthur, Texas. He passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2010, at his residence in Anacoco. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Brenda Gordon of Anacoco; sons, Derrick Gordon (wife, Carrie) of Anacoco and Jeffrey Gordon (wife, Maria) of Arlington, Texas; brother, Jimmy Ray Gordon of Hobbs, N.M.; sisters, Linda Josey of Anacoco, Joyce Faulkner of Leesville, Saddie Legg of Leesville, Jo Nell Martinez of Anacoco, Danice Holton of Slagle, Rose Perkins, of Leesville and Elizabeth Philyaw of Ark. and three grandchildren, Craig Gordon, Vincent Gordon and Victor Gordon. Nita Lenn Hennigan Funeral services for Nita Lenn Hennigan, 58, of Merryville will be held Friday, April 30, 2010 at Calvary Baptist Church of Merryville with Rev Tim Hampton and Rev. Randy Hennigan officiating. Burial will follow at Cannon Cemetery in Merryville. Services are under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Nita passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 in Lake Charles. She is survived by her husband, Joe Hennigan; brother, Roy Lee and wife Vondal Blackmon of Burr Ferry and sister, Sherry and husband Jerry Craft of DeRidder. She was preceded in death by her parents, LeRoy Blackmon and Dolly Smith Blackmon. Patricia Wead Funeral services for Patricia Wead, 67, of Carthage, Texas will be held Saturday, May 1, 2010 at the Burr Ferry United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Mike McConnaughey, Rev. Todd Bertram, Rev. Denny Landtroop, Rev. James Herrington, & Rev. Kenneth Grant officiating. Burial will follow in the Burr Ferry Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Patricia, the daughter of June Henry and I. V. Austin Pierce, was born on August 16, 1942 in Beckville, Texas. She passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Memorial Herman Hospital in Houston, Texas. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Rev. Ralph Wead of Carthage, Texas, sons, Rev. Ricky Wead (wife, Faye) of Leesville, Rev.Ronnie Wead (wife, Shay) of McCalla, Ala., and Rev. Randy Wead (wife, Tanya) of Anahuac, Texas, daughter, Lori Sharp (husband, Jude) of Anahuac, Texas, sister, Moza Rae White of Carthage, Texas, 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Delores Maedell Yates Funeral services for Delores Maedell Yates, 75, of Katy, Texas, will be held Saturday, May 1, 2010 at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Leesville with Rev. Joseph Garner officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Delores, the daughter of William and Ruth Mae Jones Cobbs, was born on May 31, 1934 in Pensacola, Fla. She passed away on April 24, 2010 at her residence in Katy, Texas. Delores was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Yates and son, Sherry. She is survived by sons, Troy (wife, Nancy) of Stockton, Calif. and Rory (wife, Yong-A) of Campbell, Calif.; daughters, Darryl (husband, Wilbert) of Spring, Texas, Monique of Houston, Texas, and Violet (husband, Chris) of Killeen, Texas; brothers, Curtis Covington and Virgil Rucker both of Calif.; three nieces, Shirley Cleveland (husband, Tommy), Helen McClendon (husband, Joseph) and Lynette Jones all of Chicago, Ill.; 18 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren. May 3, 2010 Jesse Smith Funeral services for Jesse "Sonny" Smith, 88, of Leesville will be held Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville, with Rev. Dale Mortensen and Rev. Walter Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in the Cooper Cemetery in Pickering. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Jesse, the son of William Bartley and Minnie Evelyn Wilson Smith, was born on April 3, 1922 in Leesville. He passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Pineville. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force. He was preceded in death by his first two wives, Marion and Mary B.; son, Robert "Bobby" Smith; parents, Bart and Minnie Smith; three brothers and seven sisters. He is survived by his wife, Mary Young Smith of Leesville; son, Richard "Ricky" Smith (wife, Carol) of Princeton, Ala.; three step-sons, William "Billy" Meaux (wife, Laura) of Leesville, Gary Young (wife, Susan) of Merryville and Patrick Young (wife, June) of Merryville; daughter, Sherry Smith of Vidor, Texas; daughter-in-law, Betty Smith of Vidor, Texas; four grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and five step-grandchildren. Tommy Ray Smith, Jr. Funeral services for Tommy Ray Smith, Jr., 43, of Crowley, will be held Monday, May 3, 2010, at Pine Hill Baptist Church in Leesville, with Rev. Kenneth Baggs and Rev. Tri Evans officiating. Burial will follow in the Castor Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Tommy, the son of Tommy Ray Smith, Sr. and Fairlane Gill Mouton, was born on September 27, 1966, in Alexandria. He passed away Thursday, April 29, 2010, at his residence in Crowley. He was preceded in death by his father, Tommy Ray Smith, Sr., his step father, Johnny Malcom Erwin, Sr., one brother, Bobby Ray Smith, one sister, Julie Ann Smith, his grandparents, Varney and Lucille Gill and Levie and Flosie Smith. He is survived by his wife, Kisa Smith of Crowley; two sons, Thomas Bradley Legans and Timmy Kellan of Leesville: his mother and stepfather, Fairlane and Keith Mouton of Crowley; one brother, Johnny Erwin and his wife Kim of Leesville; three step-brothers, Eric Mouton, Aaron Mouton and Clay Mouton, all of Mamou; two nephews, Justin Lofton and Peyton Erwin of Leesville. May 4, 2010 Virginia Davis Maines Virginia Davis Maines, 67 of Florien, died on Monday, May 3, 2010 at Sabine Medical Center in Many. She was born on April 26, 1943 in Leesville. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Maines of Florien; one daughter, Lisa Maines McCleary and husband Brett of Bossier City; one son, Lynn Maines of Florien; one sister, Darlene Collins and husband Lyndon of Deridder; three grandchildren, Brtittney, Emily and Caleb McCleary. A funeral service will be Thursday at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with Rev. Vernon Stephenson, Rev. Bill Hines and Rev. Wayne Chance officiating. Interment will follow at Mt.Carmel Cemetery in Florien. May 5, 2010 Gladys Marie Caveness Graveside services for Gladys Marie Caveness, 88, of Tyler, Texas will be held Saturday, May 8, 2010 at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Toro with Rev. J.D. Brown officiating. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Caveness was born on August 25, 1921 in Toro. She passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 in Tyler, Texas. She married James R. Caveness, a soldier at Fort Polk, on August 7, 1942. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Ervin and Eula Laurence and her husband of 52 years, James R. Caveness. She is survived by two brothers, James E. Laurence and Joe Howard Laurence. Mary Jackson Johnson Funeral services for Mary Jackson Johnson, 76, of Leesville will be held Saturday, May 8, 2010 at the New Willow Baptist Church in Leesville, with Rev. Harrison Fields officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mary, the daughter of Robert and Lorene Bailey Jackson, was born on March 24, 1934 in Marshall, Texas. She passed away on May 3, 2010 at the Deer Creek Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and five sisters, including her fraternal twin, Martha. Those left to cherish her are three sons, Robert William of Orlando, Fla, Oscar Carl of Covington, Ky and Charles James of Leesville; two daughters, Mrs. Faith Elaine Johnson-Smith of Leesville and Ms. Bridget Ann Johnson of San Diego, Calif; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Lucille Perry of Zwolle; two brothers-in-law, Andrew Dow of Clarksville, Tenn. and Howard Perry of Zwolle, as well as one great aunt, Mrs. Lucille Roberson of Vowels Mills. May 6, 2010 Sieglinde Astrid Lange Madison Sieglinde Astrid Lange Madison was born December 3, 1950 in Leipfendingen, Germany. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willi and Helene Lange and siblings, Herta and Heinz all of Germany. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Kline Madison of Anacoco; children, Patricia Saey of Fairbanks, Alaska, Sandy Ramsey of Waynesville, Mo., Amy Erlandson and Jason Madison of Fla.; niece, Astrid Brown and husband Steve of Many; 19 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; siblings, Gunter, Erwin, Christel, Ingrid and husband Karl Goeschel of Germany. Memorial services will be held at a later date. May 8, 2010 Bernice C. Peavy Funeral services for Mr. Bernice C. Peavy will be held on Monday, May 10, 2010 in the Canaan Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Harper officiating. Burial will follow in the Canaan Cemetery with military honors under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Peavy, "Rev.", 78, passed away in Bossier City on Friday May 7, 2010. He was Ret. first sergeant, having served in the U.S. Army and also the Louisiana National Guard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Peavy; son, Gerry Peavy; granddaughter, Larisa Keen; and parents, Bill and Suzy Peavy. Survivors are two daughters: Marrisa Tousha of Bossier City and Judy Cox of Bridgeton, Mass.; one son: Randall Peavy of Leesville; one brother: Herbert Peavy of Burr Ferry; three sisters: Johnnie Koenck , Ruth Brumfield and Wanda Schewe, all of Leesville; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren. Mary Fletcher Toney Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Fletcher Toney were held Saturday, May 8, 2010 in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home with Rev John Kautz officiating. Burial followed in the Oak Forest Cemetery Leesville under the direction of Hixson of Leesville. Mrs. Toney, 83, was a life resident of the Leesville and Rosepine area. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Vice Wilcox Fletcher. Survivors are her five children: son: Aubrey Lee Willis of Leesville; daughters: Ruby Lee Hutson and Judy Ann Tiffany of Anacoco, Ramona Hallman of Vidor, Texas and Margaret Elaine Barton of Pickering; six grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. May 10, 2010 J. C. Haymon J. C. Haymon, 66, passed from this life on May 10, 2010 in Leesville. His funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church of Leesville with the Reverends Morris Dale Goins, Dale Poe, Huey Haymon and Luther Despineo officiating. Burial will be held at Mt. Bethel Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Ann Toney Haymon of Leesville; one daughter, Carla Lawrence and husband Anthony of Leesville; mother, Odessa Haymon of Leesville; mother in-law, Bea Toney of Leesville; three brothers, Melvin Haymon and wife Barbara of Leesville, J. E. Haymon and wife Evelyn of Anacoco and Elvin Haymon and wife Nancy of Anacoco; three sisters, Doris Dowden and husband Reid of Leesville, Merlene Monk and husband JP of Leesville and Jeanette Jackson and husband Coy Dell of Anacoco; one brother-in-law, James Dalme and wife Mary of Leesville and two very special caregivers, Melissa Oikle and Christy Munley. Mary Lea Patterson Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Lea Patterson will be held Tuesday, May 11, 2010 in the Beech Grove Congregational Methodist Church in Anacoco. Mrs. Patterson passed away Saturday, May 8, 2010 in the Riverside Hospital in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Franklin and Ellen Self McElveen; two brothers, Kenneth McElveen and Winston McElveen and one sister, Wilma Rae Callaghan. Mrs. Patterson is survived by her husband of 60 years, Gaston "Pat" Patterson of Anacoco; one son, William Henry Patterson of Anacoco; two daughters and sons in-law, Cassandra and Hub Jordan of Leesville and Candice and Don Nichols of Waller, Texas; one brother, Henry Milton McElveen of Leesville; two sisters, Mildred Jones of Minden and Glenda Yeager of Houston, Texas; four grandchildren, David Jordan, Brandon Jordan, Amanda Phillips and Jody Patterson and one great granddaughter, Brooke MaryLea Patterson. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Velma L. Self Velma L. Self, 66, died at 5:42 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. She was a homemaker and had lived in DeRidder for 22 years. She was preceded in death by her brother, Elmer Chaney of Sugartown and her sister, Thelma McDonald of Tenn. Survivors include her husband, Douglas Self; one son, Douglas E. Self of Rosepine; one daughter, Kimberly Ransome of New Llano; five brothers, L.C. Chaney of Anacoco, Almer Chaney of Rosepine, Jimmy Chaney of Evans, Elbert Chaney of Leesville and Clifford Chaney of Rosepine, Louisiana; five grandchildren, Sarah Jones of Hornbeck, Emma Ransome of Slagle, Douglas Christopher Self of Tenn., Heather Cammack of New Llano and Katelin Ransome of Slagle and two great grandchildren, Caleb Cammack of New Llano and Seth Senn of Hornbeck. Funeral services will be held at the Canaan Baptist Church. Burial will be at Canaan Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. May 11, 2010 Joe Brown Joe Brown, 90, passed from this life on Monday, May 10, 2010 at his residence in Leesville. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with the Rev. Edgar Evans officiating. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home, a dignity memorial provider. Survivors include his loving wife, Mrs. Melvina Brown of Leesville; 1 son, Larry Joe Brown of Leesville; 1 daughter, Terri Yvonne Brown of Houston; 9 grandchildren, Shannon, Scottie, Michael, Ricky, Heather, Larry, Laci, Holly and Cody and 7 great grandchildren, Laurashae, Ricky, Abigial, Kolin, Jadyn, Shy and Linkon. He was preceded in death by his son, Ricky Brown, Sr.; mother and father, Ida Perkins Brown and William C. Brown; three brothers, (twins) Otis Brown, Odis Brown and Jack Brown.; and one sister, Eunis Brown. He proudly served in the United States army during WWII stationed in the Philippines. Audra Mae Saltzman Denard Audra Mae Saltzman Denard passed away May 6, 2010 in Houston, Texas. She was born July 16, 1939 in Creole to Nolan Joseph and Enola Saltzman. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Horace Denard and her great grandson, Connor Thoe. Audra is survived by three children;13 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; three brothers, two sisters, several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the Lakewood Funeral Chapel with Deacon Wallace Shaw officiating. Arrangements by the Turner Family. Charles Mayo Charles "Buck" Mayo, 63, passed from this life on Monday, May 10, 2010 in Leesville. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at East Leesville Baptist Church with the Rev. Gil Arthur and Rev. John Welch officiating. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. Survivors include his loving wife of 35 years, Marsha Mayo of Leesville, Rusty Lynn and Ashley Mayo of Ft. Greely, Alaska, Derek and Cheryl Mayo of Leesville, Frank Ryan Mayo of Leesville, D Wanda "Dumpy" and Charles Moore of Leesville, Ray and Nancy Mayo, Scott, Wayne and Betty Mayo of Alfo, Texas, Zachary, Chritopher, Lyndsey, Paige and Dylan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eva Townsley Mayo and Fred Mayo; brothers, Frank and Ted Mayo and sisters, Ailene Larney and Ruby Mayo. May 13, 2010 Ethel L. Evans Pollard Funeral services for Ethel L. Evans Pollard, 82, of Leesville, will be held Friday, May 14, 2010 at East Leesville Baptist Church with Rev. Gil Arthur officiating. Burial will follow in the Castor Cemetery in Leesville. Ethel, the daughter of Fred Smith and Emma Luttrell Evans, was born December 4, 1927, in Leander. She passed away Monday, May 10, 2010, at Dubuis Hospital in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Ernest Pollard. She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Giles and husband, Mark of Bixby, Okla. and Veva Davis and husband, Dennis of Lake Charles; brother, O.C. and wife, Lois Evans of Lake Charles; grandchildren, Jason Marsalise and wife, Renee', Dana Dow and husband Richard and Ryan Wallace and wife Onusa; great grandchildren, Allison Benton, Jase Marsalise, Carson Marsalise, Davis Dow, Raegan Dow and Madeline Wallace. Calvin Williams Funeral services for Calvin "Billy" Williams, 67, of Leesville will be held Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Johnson Temple C.O.G.I.C. in Leesville, with Pastor Harris and Rev. Maurice Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Bro. Calvin Williams was born July 29, 1942 in Desoto Parish. On May 6, 2010 Bro. Calvin Williams was called to be with his heavenly father. He has now joined God's Army where he will be meeting his wife, Lottie Williams, his parents, three brothers, two sisters and his son, Anthony E. Williams at Heaven's door. He is survived by his four daughters, Alice (Micheal) Ford, Monica (CL) Trule, Jessie Williams, all of Dallas, Texas, and Carolyn (Gregory Johnson) Williams of Leesville; five sons, Calvin (Angela) Williams of Dallas, Texas, Tommy Lee (Tammy) Williams and Ray B. Williams, both of Leesville, Robert Lee Williams (Tamekia) of Lakeland, Fla. and Charles Ray (Dionna) Williams of Ariz.; one step- daughter, Jackie Maxie; two step-sons, Marshal and Robert of Many; twenty-one grandkids; five great grandkids; four step grandkids; three brothers, Matt (Brenda) Williams and William Williams, both of Leesville and Henry (Norma) Marsh of Dallas, Texas; three sisters, Mammie Hanyes of Leesville, Winnie (Jesse) Kelly and Joann (Jerry) Samuels of Mansfield; three special people, Yolanda Holmes, Cornell Davis and Curtis Williams. May 14, 2010 Kenneth Harville Kenneth "Charlie" Harville, 67, passed from this life on May 13, 2010 at Alexandria. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at Flactor Baptist Church with the Revs. Huey Haymon and E. J. Bradshaw officiating. Burial will be at Flactor Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. Survivors include his loving wife of 37 years, Maxine Myers Harville of Hicks; sons, Michael Harville of Hicks, Kenneth "Bubba" Harville of Slaughter and Cecil Morris of Leesville; brothers, David Strickland and wife Shirley of Leesville and Walter Leslie "Pete" Harville and wife Sally of Pasadena, Texas; sister, Janie Chandler and husband of Amos, Jr. of Hicks; two grandsons, Tristan and Landon Harville. "Charlie" was preceded in death by his parents, William "Dewey" Stickland and Louella Warwick Harville and brother, Joe Harville. "Charlie" proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. May 15, 2010 Sidney Buford Norris Funeral services for Sidney Buford Norris, 86, of Leesville will be held Monday, May 17, 2010 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. Jerry Penfield and Rev. Wallace Palmer officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Sidney, the son of Math and Annie Stewart Norris, was born on October 6, 1923 in Beulah Community. He passed away on Friday, May 14, 2010, at his residence in Leesville. Sidney served in the U.S. Army and was a World War II Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, nine brothers and sisters and two grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Joy Ann Scogin Dean Norris of Leesville; three children, Becky (husband, Leonard) Watts of Allen, Texas, Vicki Wells of McKinney, Texas and Stephen (wife, Lizzie) Norris of Littleton, Colo.; two step children, Debbie Jenkins of Cache, Okla. and Donny (wife, Dodi) Dean of Suwanee, Ga.; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren. May 17, 2010 Albert James Kay Funeral services for Albert James "A.J." Kay, 89, of Anacoco will be held Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Freedom Rest Baptist Church in Anacoco with the Rev. George Jeane and Rev. Harles Meylian officiating. Burial will follow in the Beach Grove Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. A.J., the son of Thomas Albert and Elsie Elizabeth McGraw Kay, was born on February 20, 1921 in Burr Ferry. He passed away on Monday, May 17, 2010 at his residence in Anacoco. He served in the Army Air Corp for three years, having served in War War II. He was preceded in death by his son, Buford Kay. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Thelma Kay of Anacoco; nine children, Laverne and Ronnie Atchison of Kirbyville, Texas, Lillian and Alan Simmons of Anacoco, Ann and Mark Baker of Burr Ferry, James and Nancy Kay of Anacoco, Sharon and Billy Laurent of Leesville, Martha and Doug McNeely of Toledo Bend, Pamela and Edwin McCullough of Anacoco, Jerry and Cindy Kay of Burr Ferry and Wanda Kay of Burr Ferry; 31 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren. Mary Mayo Mary Mayo, 91, passed from this life on May 17, 2010 in Leesville. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 21, 2010 at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with the Revs. Craig Ford and Jerry Penfield officiating. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. Survivors include her sons, Gene Mayo and wife JoAnne, Roger W. Mayo and wife Cynthia, John W. "Red" Mayo and wife Jeri and Ernest Ray Mayo and wife Peggy, all of Leesville; 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her mother and father, Liddie Legg McDaniel and Willie McDaniel, and her husband, William Claude Mayo. Alfred W. Watson Graveside services for Alfred W. Watson, 97, of Leesville will be held Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Memory Garden Cemetery in Hope, Arkansas with Rev. Brian Treadway. The service is under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Alfred was the son of John and Floy Williams Watson. He was born September 19, 1912 in Franklin City, Texas and passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010 in the Woodland's Nursing Center in Leesville. Mr. Watson retired from the US Air Forces a Master Sergeant after serving for thirty years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Hairston Watson; his parents; children, James A. Watson and Carolyn Joyce Watson; brothers, Leonard, Travis and Curtis Watson and his sisters, Lois Gibbs and Gladine Simon. He is survived by his son, Arthur Ray and Kim Watson of Arlington, Texas; daughter-in-law, Jo Watson of Okl.; sisters, Lucille Treadway and Earline Davis both of Dallas, Texas; four grandchildren Chris, John, Matt and Murad Watson; two great grandchildren; special sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Faye and Truman Ellis of Leesville and special friend, Wendy Miller of Arlington,Texas. May 18, 2010 Brandon James Thompson Funeral services for Brandon James Thompson will be Wednesday, May 19, 2010 in the Fullerton Baptist Church with the Reverends Patrick Austin and Brad Perkins officiating. Committal services will follow in the Fullerton Baptist Church Cemetery under the guidance of White Oaks funeral Home of Oakdale.Brandon, 16, of Pitkin entered eternal rest on Monday, May 17, in Pitkin. Brandon was born May 21, 1993 in DeRidder to the union of Dwight and Sybil O'Blanc Thompson. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sherwood and Clara Thompson and great grandfather, Russell O'Blanc, Sr. Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Dwight and Sybil Thompson of Pitkin; one sister, Whitney Thompson of Pitkin; grandparents, Russell and Wanda O'Blanc of Pitkin; great grandmother, Lilly Mae O'Blanc. May 19, 2010 Bill Woodward Funeral services for Bill Woodward, 88, will be Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Rose-Neath's Bossier Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Harrell Shelton, associate pastor of Airline Baptist Church. Graveside services will be Friday, May 21, 2010 at Prewitt Chapel Cemetery in Plainview with Army honors. Officiating at the graveside will be Rev. Nick Hilton. Mr. Woodward was born April 29, 1922 to Alfred and Nellie Woodward and died May 17, 2010. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII, the U.S. Army in the Korean Conflict and many years in the Army Reserves. His wife of 43 years, Norma Christine Woodward; his parents; four brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. He is survived by his sons, Randy Woodward of San Augustine, Texas and Gary Woodward and wife Cindy of Many; sisters, Sandy Kelm and husband Kenneth of Boles, Ark., Janet Woodward of Virginia Beach, Va. and Rhonda Terracciano and husband Jeff of Shreveport; grandchildren, Christi Eaves, Stacie Swilley, Laurie Lyons, Jason Woodward, Haley Buchanan, Ryan Woodward, Justin Terracciano, Will Terracciano, Alexander Woodward and Sarah Terracciano and six great-grandchildren. May 21, 2010 Jessie Edward Woodham Jessie Edward Woodham, better known as Buck, Ned or PaPa Woody, entered this world on August 19,1919 and passed from this world on May 19, 2010 at the age of 90 years and nine months. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 21, 2010 at Castor Baptist Church. Ministers officiating will be the Revs. Morris Goins, Ed Baldwin and Terry Ward. Burial will be at Castor Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a Dignity Memorial Provider. He leaves behind Lucille S. Woodham, his loving wife of 70 wonderful years; five sons, Wayne Woodham of Leesville, Eddie Woodham of Siloam Springs, Ark., Rocky Willard of North Port, Ala. Bryce Dixon of Hornbeck and Dean Dixon of Pineville; five daughters, Jeanne Poe (deceased), Carolyn Smith of Monroe, Jean Ann Phillips of Leesville, Jeane Reid of Colorado Springs, Colo., Sissy Turner of Leesville; 25 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren and 96 foster children. "Ned" proudly served in the United State Army from November 19, 1942 until November 19, 1945, in the Co. C 61st Armored Infantry Battalion. May 25, 2010 Donnie Wayne Brown Private family services for Donnie Wayne Brown, 31, of Leesville will be held at a later date. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Donnie, the son of Junior Brown and Patricia Ann Moore, was born on June 17, 1978 in Leesville. He passed away on Friday, May 21, 2010 in Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Junior Brown; brother, Raymond Brown and sister, Rhonda Gail Baker. He is survived by his children, Donnie Ray Brown, Jr., Brandon Wayne Brown and Layla Brooks Brown, all of Kirbyville, Texas, and Adrianna Brown and Cheyenne Brown of Woodard, Okla.; mother and step- father, Patricia and John Moore of Leesville; brothers, Lawson, James and Garfield Brown, all of Leesville, Junior Ray Brown of Dallas, Texas and Shawn Jimenez of Woodard, Okla. and grandmother, Laverne Powell of Leesville. May 27, 2010 Vera Farris Self Vera Farris Self, 88, passed from this life on May 26, 2010 at her residence in Hornbeck. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 28, 2010 at the 1st Baptist Church of Hornbeck with the Revs. Bill Hines and Jack Bell officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. Vera was born to Louis Farris and Hattie Alridge Farris on December 20, 1921 in Hornbeck. She is survived by one son, Danny Olen Self and wife Irene of Hornbeck. Vera is preceded in death by her husband, Olen Self; parents, Louis and Hattie Farris; grandson, Michael Watson Self; stepson, Benny Self; stepdaughter, Betty Gregory and her sisters, Faye Howard and Effie Widler. May 28, 2010 Vonziel Addison Vonziel Addison, 77, of Anacoco departed this life on May 26, 2010 in Many. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 29, 2010 in the Chapel of Heritage Rowe Funeral Home with Rev. John Lewing II officiating. Burial will follow at Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Heritage Rowe Funeral Home of Leesville. Survivors include her sons, Anthony Addison (Ginny) and Steven Addison (Missy); grandchildren, Jaycee and Carmen Addison, Laura (Chris) Hovermale, Andrew (Rachel) Alford; great grandchildren, Ayden, Landon Hovermale and Kendall Alford and brother, Lee Raymond (Leola) Prewitt. June 1, 2010 Cecil Bass (1927-2010) Funeral services for Mr. Cecil Bass were Sunday, May 30, 2010 in Oak Grove Baptist Church, LaCamp with Reverends Shawn Waggner and Scott Henry officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery, LaCamp under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale. Mr. Bass, 83, of LaCamp, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 28, 2010 in Naomi Heights Nursing Home, Alexandria. Cecil was a World War II Veteran of the Army Air Corp and retired from Fort Polk in 1988 with over thirty years of service. He was preceded in death by six brothers, three sisters and two nephews. Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory are his loving wife of sixty-one years, Lorraine Ray Bass of LaCamp; one son, Larry Bass and his wife, Maria of Glenmora; three daughters, Margaret Goodwin and her husband, Russell of Hicks, Carolyn Smith and her husband, Blaine of Baton Rouge and Neannie Glass and her husband, Wade of Panama City, Florida; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Edwina Worsham Courtney Edwina Worsham Courtney, dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother, was born December 18, 1921 in Boyce, and passed away on May 29, 2010, at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. Edwina was predeceased by her parents, Alvin and Margaret Worsham; her sister, Ione Worsham Jones; her son-in-law, James H. Bales; and her niece, Susan Jones Smith. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, John Courtney of DeRidder; two daughters, Angel Courtney Bales, of Houston, Texas and Tamara Courtney Biggerstaff and husband, Lt. Colonel Thomas W. Biggerstaff, of Fayetteville, N.C.; four grandchildren, Andrea Bales Williams and husband James Williams, of College Station, Texas, Anthony Bales of Houston, Texas and Christopher Biggerstaff and Adam Biggerstaff both of Fayetteville,N.C.; four greatgrandchildren, Caitlin, Makenna, Zachary and Brandon Williams, all of College Station, Texas; her "adopted" daughter, Dr. W. Lou Shields, of Houston, Texas; her sister-in-law, Doris Parish, of Greensburg; her brother-in- law, Carl Courtney, of Baton Rouge. Services will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church in DeRidder, officiated by The Reverend Mike McLaurin and The Reverend James Glass. Pablo Esquivel Funeral services for Pablo Esquivel, 80, of Leesville, will be Saturday, June 5, at the St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church with Father Clemente Mauricio officiating. The burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Pablo, was born on June 6, 1929 in Aransas Pass, Texas. He passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2010, in Alexandria. Pablo retired from the U.S. Army as an E-6 staff sergeant after 20 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dolores M. Esquivel of Leesville; sons, Paul Esquivel (wife, Pat) of Lafayette and Robert M. Esquivel (wife, Marta) of Leesville; daughter, Mary Kennedy of Leesville; brothers, Ramiro Esquivel of Corpus Christi, Texas, Joe Esquivel of Lubbock, Texas, Reynaldo Esquivel of Bakersville, Calif. and Eddie Esquivel of Corpus Christi, Texas; grandchildren, Max Kennedy, Michael Esquivel, Megan Esquivel, Dylan Esquivel, Tyler Esquivel and Christine Esquivel; great grandchildren, Kayla Kennedy, Joni Kennedy, Ryne Kennedy and Landon Esquivel. Melvin P. Martin Funeral services for Melvin P. Martin of Hutton will be Thursday, June 3 at the Pine Grove Baptist Church in Mora, with Rev. Ed Basco and Rev. Walter Dixon officiating. The burial will follow in the church cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Melvin, the son of Gene and Tempie Snell Martin, was born January 11, 1927 in Hutton. He passed away Sunday, May 30 in Leesville. He was a World War II veteran serving in the US Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Sherwin Martin; and grandson, Chad Bryant. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Bonnie Martin of Hutton; sons, Darnell Martin and wife Theresa of Anacoco, Dannis Martin and wife Susan of Simpson; daughters, Lannis Martin of Hutton and Natalie Stephens of Leesville; sister, Vergie Martin LaCaze of Leesville; grandchildren Mike Martin and wife Rachel, Jarrod Martin and wife Whitney, Kevin Martin, Kade Stephens, Misti Bryant and Kortni Shackleford; great grandchildren Aiden Martin and Abigail Martin. June 2, 2010 Funeral services for Mynona Nash, 81 of DeRidder, will be held at Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mynona passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 in Rosepine. Burial will be held at the Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder. Mynona is survived by her sons, Damon M. Nash of DeRidder and Daryl W. Nash and wife Charlotte of Greer, S.C. and grandson, Steven R. Nash of Greer, S.C. She is preceded in death by her mother, Billie Nash and father, Earl Andrews. Services are under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Bertha Louise Simon Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 4, 2010 at Palm Mortuary in Las Vegas, Nev., for Bertha Louise Simon, 80, who died May 26, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Simon was reared in Leesville by her parents. Mrs. Simon leaves to cherish her memories her sons, Christopher Cooper, Marcus Cooper, Gregory Cooper, Cedric Price and Kevin Price; brothers, Joshua Bursh, II and Billy Bursh; sister, Theory Warren; 16 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joshua Bursh, Sr. and Rosalie Bursh; husband, Austin Simon; sons, Cornell Cooper, Douglas Cooper and Herbert Price; three brothers, Samuel Bursh, Talmadge Bursh and Leander Bursh; and sister, Cassandra Bursh. Graveside services to be held on Friday, June 4, 2010 at South Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Palm Mortuary-Cheyenne of Las Vegas, Nev. June 7, 2010 Carol Bosley Carol Bosley, 75, of Rosepine, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2010 in Lake Charles. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at First Baptist Church in Rosepine, with Bro. Greg Crawford, Bro. Jeff Bosley and Bro. Wayne Kite officiating. Private family interment will follow. Carol was born on May 4, 1935 in Hot Springs, N.C. to Caney and Laura Smith. Carol was married to Master Sgt. James L. Bosley (U.S. Army retired), who served 20 years as Chief of Police for Rosepine Police Department following his Army career. Together they raised three sons. Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Jim. She is survived by her sons: Chuck and wife Kathy of Ragley; Jeff and wife Anita of Hernando, Miss.; and Johnny and wife Carolyn of Rosepine; her grandchildren: Blake, Jillian, Karly, Rebekah, Matt and Kyle; her sister Judy Ferguson; and aunt June Swanger of North Carolina. June 9, 2010 Gladys Dowden Gladys Dowden 59 of Gatesville, Texas formerly of Hornbeck, passed away June 6, 2010 in Temple, Texas. Funeral services will be Friday June 11, 2010 in the chapel of Heritage Rowe Funeral Home Leesville, with Rev. Kenneth Baggs and Rev. Bill Blackmon officiating. Burial will follow in the Good Hope Cemetery Anacoco, under the direction of Heritage Rowe Funeral Home of Leesville. She is preceded in death by her father, Waco Tarkington and sons, Samuel and Joseph Papin. Survivors include her mother, Gerilden Tarkington of Gatesville, Texas; husband Edgar Dowden of Gatesville, Texas; sons, Jonathan Papin and fiancé Victoria Lopez of Leesville; Joshua Papin of Anacoco; daughters, Katrina Smith and husband George of Anacoco; Sarah Hodges of Tucson, Arizona; sisters, Diane Brown of Gatesville, Texas and Francis Cummings of Calif.; grandchildren, Nicholas Papin, Aubrey Papin, Bailey Smith, Alexander Papin, Brehannah Papin, Hailey Smith and Gaige Papin. Glenn Edward Hicks Funeral services for Glenn Edward Hicks, 60, of Leesville, will be Friday June 11, at the Ebenezer Chapel with Rev. Scott Burns officiating. The burial will follow in the Ebenezer Cemetery in Hicks. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Glenn was born on March 17, 1950 the son of Cecil and Martha Smith Hicks in Vernon Parish. He passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2010, at Rapides General Hospital in Alexandria. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He is survived by his sons, Ben Hicks of New Llano, Barney Willis of Leesville and Richard Willis of Leesville; mother, Martha Hicks of Leesville; brother James Allen Hicks of Leesville; sister, Laverene Pace of Minden; and seven grandchildren. Thomas M. Ingham Graveside services for Thomas M. Ingham, 69, of Leesville, will be Tuesday June 8, at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck, with Rev. Danny Baker officiating. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Thomas was born on November 30, 1940 in Tacoma, Washington. He passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2010, at his residence in Leesville. Mr. Ingham retired from the US Army having served three tours of Vietnam. He is survived by his son Manuel (wife, Nicole) Ybarra, III of Leesville and grandchildren, Manuel Ybarra IV, Dillan Rider, and Nathaniel Ybarra. June 13, 2010 Shirley Winfree Gayle Shirley Winfree Gayle died peacefully at her Lake Charles home on May 22, 2010. She was born on July 19, 1914 in Leesville to a pioneer Vernon Parish family. In 1933 she was named "Miss Vernon Parish" in a popular beauty pageant. In 1937, she wed William Gedge Gayle and moved to Lake Charles where she resided until her death. Shirley W. Gayle was predeceased by her husband; her parents, Dr. and Mrs. I.O. Winfree of Leesville; and her brothers, Col. Owen Winfree, USAF and W. Robert "Bob" Winfree. Both brothers were highly decorated officers in the Army Air Corps in World War II, one in the European theater and the other in the Pacific. She is survived by her children, the Rev. William Gedge Gayle Jr. of New Orleans and Beauregard Parish and his wife, Susan, Mrs. Sue Gayle Buck of San Antonio, Texas, Robert O. Gayle of Lake Charles and his wife, Carol Anne; and her sister-in-law, Edith Slaydon Winfree of DeRidder. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A private burial service was held Sunday, May 30, 2010 at the I.O. Winfree family plot in the Leesville Cemetery. June 15, 2010 Christopher Sean Hoffpauir Christopher Sean Hoffpauir, 21, passed from this life on Monday, June 14, 2010 at Leesville. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 18 2010, at the First Baptist Church of Leesville with the Rev. Jerry Penfield officiating. Burial will be at Leesville Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. Survivors are his mother and father, Donna Hatfield Hoffpauir and Kent Allen Hoffpauir; one sister, Kendra Hoffpauir all of Leesville; one brother, Wayne Ryder and wife Erin of Lusby, Maryland; one daughter, Madelynn Hoffpauir of Leesville; parental grandparents, Ellis and Wanda Hoffpauir of Leesville; nephews, Khrystian Hoffpauir, Elija McClintock; Aidyn Hoffpauir, Tyler Ryder and Landon Ryder. Christopher was born in DeRidder and served in the United States Air Force Reserve. Rev. Donald Ray Hunt Funeral services for Rev. Donald Ray "Bro. Don" Hunt will be at Tuesday, June 15, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in DeRidder with Rev. Alan Knuckles, Rev. Rod Martin. Rev. Charles Best, and Rev. Beau Collie officiating. Burial will follow in Providence Cemetery in Providence Community, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Rev. Hunt passed away Friday, June 11, in his residence in DeRidder. Rev. Hunt was born in Leesville, to Everette Douglas and Georgie Mae White Hunt. He is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Doris Virginia William hunt of DeRidder; four daughters, Jennifer Guillory and husband Shane of DeRidder, Kimberly McNeal and husband Ray of Pineville, April Banks and husband Frank of Effie, and Kathryn Doyle and husband Freddie of Dry Creek; seven grandsons, Caleb Guillory and wife Chasity, Cyle :T-Don" Guillory, Cole Guillory, Christopher McNeal, Eric McNeal, Joseph Banks and Cameron Doyle; four granddaughters, Cayla Guillory, Briana Banks, Ann Banks and Allson "Ally" Doyle, six brothers, Doug Hunt and wife Pat, Johnny Hunt and wife Patsy, Ed Hunt and wife Linda, Rev. Roger Hunt and wife Francis, Marlin Hunt and David Hunt and wife Yvonne; two sisters, Margie Gilbert and Mary Logsdon and husband Mark. He was preceded in death by parents and brothers Archie, Troy and Edward Hunt. June 17, 2010 Dorothy B. Miller Graveside services for Dorothy B. Miller of Pleasant Hill, will be held at Ajax Cemetery, Ajax, on Thursday June 17, 2010 with Reverends James Herrington and Ricky Wead officiating. Mrs. Miller passed away June 14, 2010 in Houston, Texas. She is survived by her husband Roy C. Miller; sons, Oren Moss Jr. and Margaret Dew, Clifton Dale Moss and wife Darlene, Larry James Moss; daughters, Jeanette Lawrence and husband Virgil, Alice Bland, JoAnn Farris, Carolyn Maybelle Ross and husband Jeffery; brothers, Andrew Jackson Brevelle Jr., Benjamin Franklin Brevelle, Floyd Ray Brevelle; sisters, Betty Mae Windle, Avis Vines, Lois Williams and Barbara Manshack; 28 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents Andrew Jackson Brevelle and Elizabeth Brevelle, Sisters, Geneva Hinds, Doris Morgan; brother, James Douglas Brevelle June 21, 2010 Wayne Dae Cryer Funeral services for Wayne Dae Cryer, 62, of Otis, will be held Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at First United Pentecostal Church in Leesville with the Reverends John Burns, Mark Christian, Eddie Tilley and Arthur Richmond officiating. Burial will follow in the Camp 8 Cemetery in Otis, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Wayne, the son of John Willis and Rubie Helen Smith Cryer was born on May 26, 1948, in Alexandria. He passed away on Friday, June 18, 2010, at the V.A. Hospital in Houston, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army having served during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by son, Wayne "Buster" Cryer; father, John Cryer; and brothers, Sherill Cryer and Nathaniel Cryer. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Sharon Willis Cryer of Otis; daughter Brandi and husband, Jason Stokes of Otis; mother, Rubie Cryer of Rosepine; sisters, Sherrie Holden and husband, Doug of Glenmora, and Marilyn Fletcher and husband, Wiley of Rosepine; grandchildren, Savannah and Melissa Stokes of Otis. Jimmie Dixson A memorial service to celebrate the life of Jimmie "Ruth" Dixson, of Coos Bay, will be held on Tuesday, June 22 at Coos Bay Chapel, Coos Bay, Ore., with pastor Bruce Robison officiating. A reception will follow the service at Unity By The Bay fellowship room, in North Bend. A private graveside committal will be held at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Coos Bay. Ruth was born on February 7, 1929 in Leesville, to James M. Pelt and Jewel ( Legg ) Pelt. She passed away at her home in Coos Bay on June 18, 2010. She was 81 years old. She met Carroll "Reece" Dixson while he was stationed at nearby Fort Polk, La. They married in 1959. Ruth is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Reece Dixson, of Coos Bay, Ore.; Daughter Joyce Vegar of Lakeside, Ore.; Son David Dixson of Coos Bay, Ore.; son Samuel Dixson and his wife Mary of Damascus, Ore.; son Benjamin Dixson and his wife Wendy of Eugene, Ore.; grandchildren Shawna, Scott, Aaron, Kyle, Kasey, Kourtney, Jeremy and Kiana; Sister LaFon Sorensen of Crosby-Eastgate, Texas; And sister Billie Lodridge of Leesville. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents James and Jewel Pelt and her two brothers James A. Pelt and Ronnie Pelt. Cora Mae LaFosse Cora Mae LaFosse, 65, of Leesville passed from this life on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at Alexandria. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 23 2010, at St. Michaels Catholic Church of Leesville, officiating will be Father Kenneth Michelle. The burial will be at Stephens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. Survivors are her loving husband, of 46 years, Winston Joseph LaFosse of New Llano; sons, John Clayton LaFosse and wife Tammy of Marietta, GA, James "Jimmy" L. LaFosse and wife Gigi of DeQuincy; daughter, Mary "Sissy" Holcombe and husband Sam of Pineville; brother, Tommy Frazier of Gardener; sisters, Maurice Thigpen of Pickering, Levearn Horger of Leesville; 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Myrtle Tommy Kemp Stafford and James Leroy Stafford and her brother Tommy Lee Stafford. June 22, 2010 Malvis Hagan Brack Ms. Malvis Hagan Brack, 80, passed from this life on Monday, June 21, 2010 at Leesville. Her funeral service will be held on Friday, June 25, 2010 the same day as her birthday, at First United Pentecostal Church of Leesville. Officiating will be Rev. Mark Christian, Rev. John Burns and Rev. Greg Mortensen. Burial will be at Hicks Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville dignity memorial provider. Survivors include one son, Dewayne Brack; sisters, Julia "Abigal" Walters, Jenelle Brooks, Marilyn Smith all of Leesville and Janice Kennedy of Simmesport; brother, Air Force retired Sgt. Maj. Othel D. Hagan and wife Ronnie of Columbus, Miss.; one grandchild, Serice Craft of Leesville and two great grandchildren, Kensley Craft and Jase Johnson; along with a host of nieces, nephews and many dear friends, especially Charles and "Dumpy" Moore who dearly loved her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Brack; daughter, DeWanna Craft; grandson, Jarred Craft; son-in-law, Michael Craft and her parents, Charlie Hagan and Mary Hall Hagan. June 24, 2010 Frank H. Coleman Funeral services for Frank H. "Bud" Coleman, Sr., 74, of Leesville will be held Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Rivers Of Living Water in Leesville with Rev. Carl Clark officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Frank, the son of James and Rhoda Rucker Coleman, was born on February 27, 1936, in Big Bend. He passed away on Friday, June 18, 2010, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He is survived by his wife Merline Coleman of Leesville; a very special friend, Susie Hickman of Leesville; four daughters, Diane Johnson of Leesville, Theresa Coleman of Leesville, Janice Woods of Alexandria and Delores Thomas of Leesville; three sons, Frank H. Coleman, Jr., of Leesville, Charles Johnson of Houston, Texas and Gary Woods of Alexandria; two brothers, Leon Coleman (Mary) of Los Angles, Calif. and James Coleman (Denise), Jr., of Chicago, Ill.; five sisters, Rosemary Ennis of Long Beach, Calif., Lucille Joseph of Simmsport, Pearl Thornton of Alexandria, Mary Riley of Mansura and Alice Coleman of Moreauville; 23 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; daughters-in- law, Ireatha Coleman Anderson and Alberta Williams Coleman. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph Coleman and Rosvelt Coleman; sister, Helen Ballard and son, Willie D. Coleman. June 26, 2010 Patricia A. Toney Haymon Patricia A. Toney Haymon, 63, passed from this life on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at Alexandria. Her funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church of Leesville. Ministers will be Revs. Dale Poe, Huey Haymon and Morris Goins. Burial will be at Mt. Bethel Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. She is survived and will be dearly missed by her daughter, Carla Lawrence and husband Anthony of Leesville; mother, Beatrice Toney; mother-in-law, Odessa Haymon both of Leesville; one brother, James "Spanky" Dalme and wife Mary of Leesville and a host of brothers –in-law, sisters-in-law. She is preceded in death by her husband J.C. Haymon; father, Lawrence Toney and father-in- law, Noah Haymon. Shirley Lee Pendley Funeral services for Shirley Lee Pendley, 76, of New Llano, will be held Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with the Rev. C.R. Bayham officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Shirley, the daughter of Stanley B. and Olga Dvorak Kozlowski was born on February 26, 1934, in Neffs, Ohio. She passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2010, in Alexandria. She is survived by her husband of forty-seven years, Bob Pendley of New Llano; daughter Penny and husband Eugene McCollough of Pitkin; grandchildren, Jarryd, Kaitlin, Justus and Angel; step-grandchildren, Farrion, Jeni and Jamie; brother, James and wife Karen Kozlowski, of N.J. Minnie Yvonne West Minnie Yvonne West, 87, passed from this life on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at Leesville. Her funeral service was on Friday, June 25 2010, at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Ministers were Rev. Randy Harper and Rev. Wallace Palmer. Burial was at Self Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. Yvonne is survived by her daughter, Ronaleen Hagan and husband James of Leesville; sons, Bimbo West and wife Angie of Leesville and Johnny West and wife Vicki of Shreveport; sister, Mary Eloise Talley of Leesville; brother, Joe Gay of Anacoco; four grandchildren, Jamie Busby, Chad Hagan, Courtney Davis and Ryan West; eight great grandchildren, Kaylee and Kase Busby, Madeline and Saige Hagan, Chelsey West, Skyler West, Cameron Draper, John Wesley Jackson Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband Van West. June 28, 2010 Lillie Mae Bruce Lillie Mae Bruce, 91, passed from this life on Sunday, June 27, 2010, at Leesville. Her Funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at the First United Pentecostal Church of Leesville. Ministers will be the Revs. Mark Christian, Rev. George Lee Glass, John Burns and M.C. Green. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. Lillie is survived by one son, Larry Bruce and wife Rose of Leesville; daughter-in-law, Linda Carol Bruce of Leesville; brother, Dr. Clarence E. Golemon of Alexandria; grandchildren, Renee Roberts of Parker, Colo., Jamie Bruce of Leesville, Ethan Bruce of Leesville; great grandchildren, Anthony Roberts of Alamosa, Colo., Courtney Roberts of Parker, Colo., Morgan Hernandez of Oceanside, Calif. Lindsey Bruce of Westerville, Ohio; great-great grandchild, Brookelynn Roberts of Alamosa, Colo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Ray Bruce; her son, Russell Therrell Bruce and her grandson, Norman Glen Bruce. Ronnie "Cowboy" Laurence Funeral services for Ronnie "Cowboy" Laurence, 57, of Toro, will be held Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, with Rev. Raymond Alford officiating. The burial will follow in the Pisgah Cemetery in Toro. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Cowboy was the son of Robert Lee and Ollie Ava Brown Laurence, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Robert Lee Laurence, Jr., John D. Nash and Nona Nash and his grandson Baron Wayne Brister. Ronnie is survived by his daughters, Veronica (husband, Rodney) Dougherty of Rosepine, Monica (husband, Johnny) Brister of Anacoco and Lesa (husband, Landon) Self of Rosepine; five grandchildren, Shalyn Kirk Smith, Tyler Dean Williams, Nathanial Ryan Laurence, Harley Shayne Brister and Peyton LeAnn Self; brothers, Jack Laurence, Danny Laurence, Donnie Laurence and Darrel Nash and his sisters, Kathy Rains and Shirley Behan. June 29, 2010 Mary Cleveland Long time manager of the Museum of West Louisiana, Mary Cleveland, has died after complications following heart surgery. She was 79. Mary Avice Brink Cleveland was born Nov. 11, 1930 and passed away at 11:11 a.m. on June 28, 2010 in Covington. Cleveland was preceded in death by her mother, Ebbie Jones Spiller. She is survived by her son and his wife, Ed and Beth Cleveland, of Mandeville; grandson and his wife, Tom and Meg Cleveland, of Baltimore, Md.; and granddaughter, Catie Cleveland, of Mandeville. John Arthur Hayes John Arthur Hayes, 46, of Boyce passed away June 27, 2010 at his residence. Funeral services will be Friday July 2, 2010 at New Hope Baptist Church, Elmer, with Rev. John Lewing II officiating. Burial will follow in the New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Heritage Rowe Funeral Home of Leesville. John is preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Patsy Ruth Hayes and brothers, Tommy and Roger Hayes. He is survived by brothers, Ricky Hayes of Atlanta, Ga, Ron Hayes and wife Carla of Chandler, Texas, Patrick Hayes and wife Amanda of Houston, Texas; sister, Mary Cranford and husband Van of Leesville; nephews, Matthew, Ricky II, Mitchell, Nicholas, Roger, Trent, Cory, Thomas and Cameron; niece, Amy "Loulou"; two great nephews and a great niece; partner Paul Eversull. Bill Woodward Services for Bill Woodward, 88, will be Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Rose- Neath's Bossier Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Harrell Shelton, associate pastor of Airline Baptist Church. Graveside services will be Friday, May 21, 2010 at Prewitt Chapel Cemetery in Plainview, with Army honors. Officiating at the graveside will be Rev. Nick Hilton. Mr. Woodward was born April 29, 1922 to Alfred and Nellie Woodward and died May 17, 2010. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII, the U.S. Army in the Korean Conflict and many years in the Army Reserves. His wife of 43 years, Norma Christine Woodward; his parents; four brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. He is survived by his sons, Randy Woodward of San Augustine, Texas, Gary Woodward and wife Cindy of Many; sisters, Sandy Kelm and husband Kenneth of Boles, Ark. Janet Woodward of Virginia Beach, Va. Rhonda Terracciano and husband Jeff of Shreveport; grandchildren, Christi Eaves, Stacie Swilley, Laurie Lyons, Jason Woodward, Haley Buchanan, Ryan Woodward, Justin Terracciano, Will Terracciano, Alexander Woodward, Sarah Terracciano and six great-grandchildren. July 2, 2010 J.D. Norris Funeral services for J.D. Norris, 87, of Hutton, will be held Saturday, July 3, 2010 at First Assembly of God in Simpson, with Rev. Lorraine Smith and Rev. Tommy Kimbrell officiating. The burial will follow in the Comrade Cemetery in Hutton. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. J.D., the son of George W. and Dorcas Henry Norris was born on May 17, 1923, in Hutton. He passed away on Monday, June 28, 2010 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his wife Norma Norris. He is survived by his sons, Bruce Norris and wife Paula of Montgomery, Texas, Dan Norris and wife Gail of Corpus Christi, Texas and John Norris and wife Shelley of Cairo, Egypt; daughters, Donna Hillman and husband Travis of Simpson, Jan Wilkerson and husband Gary of Simpson and Theresia Martin husband Darnell of Anacoco; 17 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. July 6, 2010 J.B. Brister, Jr. Funeral services for J.B. Brister, Jr., 64, of New Llano, will be held Thursday, July 8, 2010, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. George Jeane officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Forest Cemetery in Leesville. The service is under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. J.B. was the son of J.B. Brister, Sr. and Doris Kathleen Young; he was born December 1, 1944, in Leesville, and passed away Monday, July 5, 2010, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Mr. Brister was a veteran of the National Guard. He was preceded in death by mother, Doris Kathleen Brister; father J.B. Brister, Sr., stepfather; James V. Brister; sister, Beverly Kosan Wallace; stepmother; Jessie Brister and stepsister; Shirley Brister. He is survived by son Bobby Brister and wife Debbie of New Llano; daughters, Cathy Gilland Phillips and husband Lee of Anacoco, and Rhonda Brister Sauicer and husband Steven of Anacoco; brothers, Gary Brister and Luther Brister both of Leesville; sisters, Chirty Rose Burge of Leesville, Betty Ann Cooper of Leesville, Paula Annet Blackmon of Minden; step-sisters, Helen Wyatt, Patricia Griffin, Charlotta Martin and Gwen Brister; 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren. Mary Lea Crosby Funeral services for Mary Lea Crosby, 58, of Hornbeck, will be held Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Pleasantview Baptist Church in Hornbeck. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Crosby passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2010 at her residence in Hornbeck. Barbara Ann Harper Barbara Ann Harper, 71, passed from this life on Monday, July 5, 2010 at LaCamp. Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2010, at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church of LaCamp. Ministers will be Revs. Harlis Meylian, Sherman Busby and Don Turner. Burial will be at Laurel Hill Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. Survivors include four sons, David Earl Harper and wife Connie of Shreveport, Alan Foster and wife Juanita of W.Va., Curtis Wade Harper and wife Jennifer of LaCamp and Paul Devoy Harper of Alexandria; four brothers, Paul Gene Basinger of Ft. Smith, Ark., Joe Hoffman of McPhearson, Kan., Greg Hoffman of McPhearson, Kan. and Richard Basinger of Van Buren, Ark.; three sisters, Betty Lou Creel of Greenwood, Ark., Judy Sandness of Colo. and Bobby Caroline Roberts of Bakersfield, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Pauline Parker Funeral services for Pauline Parker, 84, of Anacoco, will be held Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at First Baptist Church in Anacoco with Bro. D.R. Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Parker, the daughter of Joseph Riley and Doshie Bolton Martin, was born on April 28, 1926 in Mora. She passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Our Lady of Lourdes in Lafayette. She met her husband of sixty five years after War World II; he precedes her in death. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon and husband Barry Firestone of Spring, Texas, Deborah and husband Charles Williams of Church Point, and Pamela Andis of Anacoco; sister, O'Dessie and husband Ted Frisch of Shreveport; eleven grandchildren, Stephanie Andis Heard, Jai Andis Dauzart, Luke Andis, Margaret Andis, James Firestone and wife Jennifer, Weslei Firestone Rice and husband Matt, Daniel Parker Firestone and wife Calha, Erica Williams, Rebecca Williams, Morgan Williams and Rachel Williams; and eleven great grandchildren. Irby Leon Perkins, Jr., Irby Leon Perkins, Jr., 63, passed from this life on Monday, July 5, 2010 at Leesville. His funeral service will be held on Friday, July 9, 2010 at Cooper Baptist Church of Leesville. Ministers will be Bros. Arlin Smith, Robbyn Hunt and Eric Dishongh. Burial will be at Stephens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. Irby is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Martha Garnett Perkins of Leesville; daughter, Lori Kristine Perkins Tassin and husband Anthony of Luling; sons, Irby L. "Chip" Perkins, III and wife Keli Bassett Perkins of Leesville, James Russell "Russ" Perkins and wife Laura Beth Martin Perkins of Oak Grove,; grandchildren, Hayden Tassin, Hannah Perkins, Luke Perkins and Hayley Tassin; sisters, Gail Perkins Hunt and husband Robbyn of Anacoco, Merlin Wallace and husband Jim of Ohio; brother, Mike Perkins and fiancée Sherri Plummer of Leesville, Wendell "Wink" Perkins and wife Teresa of Leesville and Buddy Perkins of Moss Bluff; sisters-in-law, Jackie Belton and husband Curtis and Annette Vinson and husband "Buck" both of Leesville. He is preceded in death by his parents, Irby Perkins, Sr. and Erma Rae "Pat" Smith Perkins. Doris M. Thompson Funeral services for Doris M. Thompson, 81, of Leesville will be Wednesday, July 7, in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. The Rev. Melton Mitchell and Randall Bryan will officiate and burial will follow the Pine Island Cemetery in Pickering. Doris passed away Saturday, July 3 in Lake Charles. She was born December 24, 1928 in Marthaville and was the daughter of Ivy and Katie McGhee Fenn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilmer Robert Thompson, son, Robert A Thompson, her parents, brothers, Donnie, Bo, and Pete Fenn and sister Opal Martin. She is survived by her son, Lynn (wife, Janet) Thompson of Leesville; daughters, Sharon (husband, Charles) Hext of Leesville, and Shirley (husband Rick) Durrett of Jacksonville, N.C.; 9 Grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. July 8, 2010 Rusty Richards Rusty Richards left his earthly home bound for heaven, on Friday July 2, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. Rusty was born in Alexandria in 1955 and grew up in Leesville. Rusty married Debra George on July 5, 1975. He was preceded in death by his younger sister Tammy, his mother Mary Stegall Gilbert, and an infant son. Rusty is survived by Debra, his wife; son Hank Richards; daughters Jessica and Tammie Richards; and granddaughter Scarlett. He will also be sorely missed by his brothers Rickey Richards and David Colon; his aunts, Billie Cohen of Leesville and Betty (Gary) Foster of Alexandria; nephew, Jeramy (Jolie) Richards of Merryville; and numerous cousins and nephews. Rusty and Debra were happily married for 35 years and he considered her family his own. Surviving him are Dan and Marilyn George of Jacksonville, Texas, Denise Anderson, Diane (Mac) McSwain, Dina Higgins and their children. There will be a memorial service on Saturday July 10 at 2 p.m. at Boren- Conner Funeral Home, Jacksonville, Texas July 12, 2010 Wanda Jordan Hoffpauir Wanda Jordan Hoffpauir, 74, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 11, 2010 where she passed peacefully at her home in Leesville. Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 15, 2010, at First Baptist Church of Leesville. Ministers will be Rev. Jerry Penfield and Dr. William Poe. Burial will be at Leesville Cemetery, Leesville, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. Wanda was born Eddie Wanda Jordan in Robeline on July 27, 1935 and moved from there to Natchitoches. Wanda is survived by her husband, Ellis (Sonny) Hoffpauir, three sons, Kent and wife Donna, Randy and Phil; two sisters, Juanita Chamberlain and Faye Robison; one brother, Vernon Jordan; granddaughter, Kendra; grandsons, Wayne, Jake and Josh; five great grandsons, Tyler, Khrystian, Elija, Aidyn, Landon and one great granddaughter, Madelynn. She was preceded in death by her grandson Christopher Hoffpauir. Lillian Cabra Jeane Lillian Cabra Jeane, 89, passed from this life on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Tioga. Her Funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 11, 2010, at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Minister will be Rev. James Thomasee. Burial will be at Fort Jesup Cemetery, Many, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. She is survived by her four sons, Gilmer Jeane, Jr. of Wayton, Ark., Gerald Jeane and wife Nicole of Gretna, Gregory Jeane and wife Karen of Birmingham, Ala. and Larry Jeane and wife Johanne of Pineville; ten grandchildren, Stephanie Jeane-Leeman and husband, Joseph, Stephen Jeane and wife Cindy, Michelle Jeane Conklin and husband, Daryl, Chantal Jeane, Alan Jeane and wife Andi, Daniel Jeane, Charles Jeane and wife Sabrina, Lauren Jeane Dressback and husband Shane, Paul Jeane, Joan Jeane Scott and husband Jason; eleven great- grandchildren, Lillian Jeane-Leeman, Jenna Jeane, Hayden Conklin, Mason Conklin, Logan Conklin, Aidan Jeane, Kaylee Dressback, Tyler Dressback, Victoria Scott, Isabella Scott and Nikolas Scott. She was preceded in death by her parents, Percy Cabra, Sr. and Belle Parker Cabra; siblings, Percy Cabra, Jr., Howard Cabra and Arlene Cabra Burgdof; husband, G.B. Jeane, Sr. and son Dennis K. Jeane. Lillian was born on April 2, 1921. Eddie Joe Reeves Eddie Joe Reeves, 61, passed from this life on Friday, July 9, 2010 at Leesville. His funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Minister will be Rev. David Stagas. Burial will be at the Rocky Mt. Cemetery, Highland, Ala., where Eddie will be laid to rest in his family's plot. He is survived by his son, Joseph "Joey" Reeves and wife Pam; daughters, Melody Reeves and her fiancé Ronnie Arthur, Jr., Marlana Gill and husband Joel Gill and Lori Staggs; grandchildren, Dustin Reeves, Jacob Reeves, Janie Reeves, Chyla Winslow, Steven Winslow, Justin Gill, Malik Staggs and Mason Staggs; ex-wife and best friend, Patricia Reeves; son-in-law, Joshua Winslow; sisters, Verla Meredith and Georgia Winfield both of Prattville, Ala., and Lena Cousins of Sylacauga, Ala.; brothers, Felix Reeves and Larmar Reeves both of Lapine, Ala. Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Janie Ruth Reeves; one sister, Louise Walters; and one brother, Cecil Reeves. Eddie was born in Lapine, Ala. on May 2, 1949. After graduating from high school, Eddie joined the United States Army and did a tour of duty in Vietnam. July 15, 2010 Sgt. Samuel Conley "Sam" Duggin Sgt. Samuel Conley "Sam" Duggin, 36, of Bay, Ark. died Saturday, July 10, 2010 in Leesville. He was born in El Paso, Texas. He was in the United States Army where he was a wheeled vehicle mechanic for the military police. Sgt. Duggin served on combat tour in Iraq after being stationed in Germany and Korea. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Conley and Ruby Harris and Sammie Duggin. Survivors include his parents, Doyle and Lynda Duggin of Bay, Ark.; one brother, John William Duggin of Bay, Ark.; one sister, Sybil Petty of Bay, Ark.; one grandmother, Johnnie Duggin of Shelbyville, Tenn.; and one niece, Elizabeth Danyelle Petty of Bay, Ark. A funeral service will be Saturday in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, Ark. with Rev. Terry George officiating. Burial will follow in the Nettleton Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Daisy Yvette Lowe A local memorial service will be conducted for Daisy Yvette Lowe, formerly of Anacoco, at noon on Saturday, July 17 at Good Hope Cemetery for family and friends to pay their respects and say goodbye. The local memorial service will coincide with services at Jackson Park Chapel, Bremerton, Wash. Daisy passed away in Olalla, Wash. on July 10, 2010. She was born August 16, 1967 in Beaumont, Texas to James and Matha Vance. She is survived by her sons, Scott and his wife Alicia Lowe of Tacoma, Wash. and Sean Lowe of Port Orchard; brothers, David Vance, Michael Vance and Greg Tabor all of Anacoco, and Danny Vance and Dwayne Vance, both of Michigan. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Bill and Cammie Prewitt, her parents and sister, Theresa Ellis. Bernice E. Prince Funeral services for Bernice E. Prince, 76, of Hornbeck, will be held Friday, July 16, 2010 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Bill Hynes and Rev Buddy Airhart officiating. Burial will follow in the Beckom Cemetery in Hornbeck. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Bernice the daughter of Hobart and Mae Middleton Nicholson was born on June 19, 1934 in Sylva, N.C. She passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at Sabine Medical Center in Many. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Delos "Del" Prince, her son, Greg Prince and seven brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son, Todd Prince and wife Larissa of London, Ky., daughters, Janet Beebe and husband Doug of Hornbeck, Vivian Prince of Leesville and Terri Houston of Hornbeck; brother, Norman Nicholson of Sylva, N.C.; sisters Hobanette Maynor of Cullowhee, N.C. and Pauletta Hutchins of Lexington, N.C.; grandchildren, Mandy King, Chad Beebe, Chris Sharbeno, Christian "Alli" Prince, Charlize "Charlie" Prince, Kearstin Houston and Brandon Houston; great grandchildren, Parker King, Makenzie King, Jewel Sharbeno, Gwen Sharbeno July 19, 2010 Mrs. Sharon Mary Chalmers Funeral services for Mrs. Sharon Mary Chalmers will be held on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 in Believers Bible Church, in Pitkin with Revs. Brian Thompson and Michael Sesvold officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Pitkin. Sharon Chalmers, 69, of Pitkin, entered eternal rest on July 17, 2010 in her son's residence. Sharon is the daughter of Ray and Gladys Ziegelbauer. She was born January 18, 1941, at home, in Mattoon Wisc. She is survived by an older brother, Alvin Ziegelbauer and sister, Carol Lewis. She has five children; Jeff and Earleen Sesvold, Colleen (Kelly) and Richard Juarez, Jack Sesvold, James Sesvod, and Jerry and Therisa Sesvold; 12 Grandchildren and 9 Great-Grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Garland and Roger Ziegelbauer, son Joel Sesvold, and husband, Ron Chalmers. Willie F. Simmons Funeral services for Willie F. Simmons, 75, of Anacoco, will be held Monday, July 19, 2010, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. Durhl R. Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Holly Grove Cemetery in Anacoco. Mr. Simmons, the son of Henly Joseph and Violet McDaniel Simmons, was born December 25, 1934 in McCool, Miss. He passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010, in Grace Home Hospice at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. Mr. Simmons, a resident of Vernon Parish since 1978, retired from the United States Army. He is survived by his son, Phillip Simmons of Anacoco, one daughter, Liza Simmons of Pleasanton, Calif., two brothers, H.J. Simmons and Gene Simmons, two sisters, Agnes Burks and Rose Ann Dory, all of Mississippi, 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucia Vouckelatou Simmons. July 20, 2010 Johnnie Fisher Mahony Johnnie "Paddy" Fisher Mahony, 95, passed from this life on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Farmerville. Her funeral service will be held on Friday, July 23, 2010, at First Baptist Church of Leesville. Ministers will be Rev. Jerry Penfield and Randy Humphrey. Burial will be at Kisatchie Cemetery, Kisatchie, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. Johnnie is survived by her brother, Ardron Fisher and wife Cherrie of Chatsworth, Calif. brother-in-law, Marion Shivers formerly of Leesville; niece, Janice Boley and husband Jim of Farmerville; nephews, Shaerrod Mitcham and wife Gail of Monroeville, Ala.; Tommy Mitcham and wife Jan of Cypress, Texas, Larry Shivers and wife Donna of Viola, Ill., Kenneth Shivers and wife Susan of Peopone, Ill., Randy Shivers of Leesville; Greg Fisher and wife Joann of Valencia, Calif. and Jay Fisher and wife Theresa of Simi Valley, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents, H.A. Fisher and Carrie Smith Fisher; husband, John Mahony; and sisters Mytle Mitcham and Marzelle Shivers. July 22, 2010 Mrs. Charlie Mae Williams Linscomb Services for Mrs. Charlie Mae Williams Linscomb, a native of Leesville, and a resident of Dickinson, Texas, will be Friday July 23, 2010 at Greater New Hope Baptist Church in Dickinson, Texas. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mainland Funeral Home, Marque, Texas. July 23, 2010 Jackson H. Hilton Funeral services for Jackson H. Hilton, 87, of Provencal, will be held Sunday, July 25, 2010 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with the Rev. Jim Elders andRev. Luther Despino officiating. Burial will follow in the Polly Mack Cemetery in Provencal under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Jackson, the son of Lee and Margaret Hilton was born May 26, 1923 in Mount Carmel. He passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2010, at his residence in Provencal. He served over 30 years in the Navy. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Edith Hilton of Provencal; son, Buddy MacFarlane of Otis; daughters, Karen Bonnette of Otis, Allyson Lustic of New Llano, and Annette Moreland of Benton; nieces, Martha Yarbrough of Leesville, Sharon Moore of Baton Rouge, and Glenda Stanley of Leesville; 12 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. July 27, 2010 Lee Levon Shackelford Funeral services for Lee Levon Shackelford, 77, of Leesville, Louisiana will be held Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Pine Island Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Linda Mills Steed Linda Mills Steed, 72, passed from this life on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Baton Rouge. Her funeral service will be held today, Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. The minister will be the Rev. Wallace Palmer. Burial will be at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Greenwood, Miss. Linda is survived by her husband of 44 years, Ronald "Ron" Steed of Denham Springs; daughter, Dr. Anna Veilands of Albany, Ga.; son, Ronald "Bubba" Steed, Jr. and wife Shanna of Denham Springs; 4 grandchildren, Mattie, Ansley, Tre' and Miles. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mattie Taylor Mills and Booker D. Mills. August 2, 2010 Beverly Stracener Johnson Cantrell Beverly Stracener Johnson Cantrell,55, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2010 in DeRidder Retirement and Rehab Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Clifford John Kibodeaux Clifford John Kibodeaux, 70, passed from this life on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at his residence in Anacoco. His Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 2, 2010, at the Anacoco United Pentecostal Church. The Rev. C. W. Dowden will be officiating. Burial will be at Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. Clifford is survived by his wife of 15 years, Judy Kibodeaux of Anacoco; daughters, Monica Beaubouef of Alexandria, Sharon Hockett of Tulsa, Okla.; son, Eugene Rogers and wife Randi of Anacoco; brothers, Joe Kibodeaux and wife Betty of Pensacola, Fla. and Calvin Kibodeaux of Eunice; grandchildren, Megan Young, Mathew Beaubouef, Jonah Hockett, Joshua Hockett, Jenny Montano and husband Geno, Justin Rogers and Jett Rogers; great- grandchildren, Zachary Young and Ava Grace Holt. C.J. was retired from serving in the United States Air Force after 20 years of service. James Earl McManus Funeral services for James Earl McManus 79, of Leesville, will be held Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at Sandy Hill Baptist Church in Leesville with Bro. Amos Ezell and Bro. Billy Ray Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Island Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. McManus, the son of Homer and Ola Smith McManus, was born November 9, 1930, in Winnsboro. He passed away Thursday, July 29, 2010 at his residence in Leesville. He served 20 years in the United States Army and is a veteran of the Vietnam War. Mr. McManus is survived by his wife, Eileen McManus of Leesville; two sons, Richard McManus of Rosepine, and James Neal McManus of Cranston, R.I.; four daughters, Brenda Montiel, Sandra Davis, Carmen Holder, and Sharon Sellers, all of Pickering; 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild on the way. He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles McManus. Janice Sweat Janice Sweat, 70, of DeRidder, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Dubuis Hospital in Lake Charles. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder Christopher C. Tibbitts Funeral services for Christopher C. Tibbitts, 46, of Leesville, will be held Saturday, July 31, 2010, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with the Bro. D.R. Davis officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Chris, the son of C.C. and Bobbie Prewitt Tibbitts, was born on June 29, 1964. He passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. He was preceded in death by his mom, Bobbie Tibbitts; uncles, aunts, grandparents and a great nephew. He is survived by his father and step-mother, C.C. and Carol Tibbitts; sisters, Darlene Holt and Carolyn and husband, Chuck Nafe; step-sister, Pam Hickmon; son, Daniel Roberts; daughter, Elizabeth "Sissy" Roberts; uncle, Carl Tibbitts; aunts, Elaine Jessop and Nell Allmon; five nieces, three nephews, 13 great nieces and nephews; two grandsons and a special friend, Ms. Bonnie "Maw Maw" Neal. August 4, 2010 Frances Bassett Funeral services for Frances Bassett, 82, of Anacoco, will be held Saturday, July 31, 2010, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Bro. Edgar Evans and Bro. Danny Slaydon officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Frances, the daughter of John Calvin and Elizabeth Jane Allen Cluney, was born on June 9, 1928, in Leesville. She passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2010, in DeRidder. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Edward Bassett and son, William Bassett. She is survived by her sons, Merle and wife Gwen Bassett of Leesville, Michael Bassett of Anacoco, and Randy and wife Debbie Bassett of Anacoco; daughters, Linda and husband Sonney Nowell of Waxahachie, Texas and Barbara and husband James McLaughlin of Quartz Hill, Calif.; brothers, Leo Liles of Anacoco, Dewey Liles of Rosepine and Ronald Liles of Jena; sisters, Sudie Rhodes of Leesville, and Mary Williams of Houston; 15 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Julia E. Coates Julia "Judy" E. Coates, 71, of Albuquerque, N.M., passed from this life into eternity on July 25, 2010, at her home after a lengthy illness. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Jerry Killian and Jodi Keever of Albuquerque, and Steven Coates and wife Beth, of Fort Worth, Texas; her grandchildren, Savannah Keever, Justin Edlinger and Ethan Ware; her sisters, Barbara McFarlin and husband Hulen of Rockwall, Texas, Glenda Berube, Trina Haymon and husband Harvey of Leesville; her brother, Freddie Taylor of Leesville. Gussie Lee Arnold Davis Gussie Lee Arnold Davis, 98, passed from this life on Monday, August 2, 2010 at Leesville. Her funeral service will be held on Friday, August 6, 2010, at Flactor Baptist Church of Hicks. Ministers will be Revs. B.G. Dyess and Jerry Jeane. Burial will be at Flactor Cemetery, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. Gussie is survived by two sons, Harold Davis and wife Shirley of Leesville, Artice Davis and wife Lalah of Oregon; two daughters, Eloise Neilson and husband Pete of California, Joann Priest and husband John of Georgia; 12 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Davis; her mother and father, Monroe Arnold and Nancy Haymon Arnold and one granddaughter. Glenda Marie Johnson Funeral services for Mrs. Glenda Marie Johnson will be on Thursday, August 5, 2010 in Glade Branch Baptist Church, Cravens with Reverend Anthony LaCaze officiating. Interment will follow in Drake's Fork Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Pitkin. Mrs. Johnson, 58, of Pitkin entered eternal rest on Monday, August 2, 2010 in Westwood Manor Nursing Home, DeRidder. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Johnson. Those left to mourn her loss and cherish her memory include four sons, Harley Johnson and his wife, Johnda of DeRidder, Harlen Johnson of Pitkin; John Johnson of DeRidder and Michael Anthony Johnson of Texas; two daughters, Verda Jones and her husband, Joe Jones, Jr. of DeRidder and Delores Johnson of Sugartown; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Olene Sigler Funeral services for Olene Sigler, 80, of New Llano, will be held Thursday, August 5, 2010 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Glass Window Cemetery in Slagle, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Olene was the daughter of William F. and Lelia Rose Self Bryant. She was born on March 21, 1930 in Vernon Parish. She passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at Rosepine Retirement and Rehab Center in Rosepine. She was preceded in death by her husband Vonnie Wayne Sigler. She is survived by her daughters, Lelia and husband, George Lankford of New Llano, and Beverly and husband, Rodney Thigpen of Morgan City; brothers, Cecil Bryant of Bridge City, and Allen Bryant of Port Arthur; sister, Ruth Cotton of Lufkin; three grandchildren, Larissa Prince of Morgan City, Mildred McNamara of New Llano, and Sherry Lankford of New Llano, and five great grandchildren, Alli Prince, Charlie Prince, Malachi McNamara, Branden McNamara and Niki Ozimek. Edward "Ed" Smith Funeral services for Edward "Ed" Smith, 62, of Leesville, will be held Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at Crystal Springs Baptist Church in Anacoco with Rev. John Kautz officiating the burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco. The services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Ed was the son of Jesse and Eloise Ross Smith. He was born on January 31, 1948 in Lake Charles. He passed away on Sunday, August 1 in his residence in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Johnnie, Joe Robert and Victor Smith and his sisters, Sallie Carver and Mollie Smith Knight. He is survived a brother, Bennie Smith; Sisters, Virginia Ford of Leesville, Linda Lindsey of George West, and Mary Mills and husband Bob of Leesville, and numerous nephews and nieces (Ed's babies). Silvia Zhukovec Funeral services for Silvia Zhukovec, 74, of Leesville, will be held in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder, Thursday, August 5, 2010, with Father Jude Brunnert officiating. Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mrs. Zhukovec passed away Saturday, July 31, 2010, in Rosepine Retirement and Rehab Center. Mrs. Zhukovec was born and reared in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where she met and married her husband, Petro. She is survived by son, Victor Zhukovec of DeRidder; daughter, Lydia Kibble of Spring Grove, Ill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Petro Zhukovec, and mother and father, Ella and Arnaldo Laatze. August 9, 2010 Ocie M. Anderson Ocie M. Anderson, 83, of Leesville, passed away August 5, 2010 in Alexandria. Funeral arrangements are pending with Heritage Rowe Funeral Home Leesville. Staff Sgt. Danny M. Hensley Funeral services for Staff Sgt. Danny M. Hensley, a retired military police officer, will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010 in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with Rev. Lloyd Atchison officiating. Burial with full military honors will be held at the Canaan Cemetery Leesville. Mr. Hensley 51, of Rosepine died on Friday, Aug. 6, 2010 in Rosepine. He was born in Heidelberg Germany but grew up in Austin, Texas. In 1980, he joined the United States Army and served as a military police officer for 18 years. Survivors are his former wife of 26 years Anita Hensley of New Llano; two sons Shawn and wife Brandy Hensley of Rosepine and Mark Anthony Hensley of New Llano; two brothers Charles "Chuck" Hensley of San Antonio, Texas, Thomas "Tommy" Hensley of Moutainburg, Ark.; three sisters Karla Florhaug of Austin, Texas, Laurie Downey of Grapevine, Texas and Cheryl Carroll of San Antonio, Texas; four grandchildren: Kayla, Kasey, Koty Huffman and Briann Marie Hensley of Rosepine. August 10, 2010 Betty Rose Davenport Shepherd Betty Rose Davenport Shepherd, 63, passed from this life on Saturday, August 7, 2010 in DeRidder. Her memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville. Betty is survived by her husband, Warren Shepherd, of Leesville. August 11, 2010 Ina V. Stott Funeral services for Mrs. Ina V. Stott will be held Saturday, August 14, 2010 in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with Revs. Terry Ward, Dale Mortenson and J.B. Yielding officiating. Burial will follow in the Laurel Hill Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband Denton L. Stott and parents Barney and Jesse Cobb Williams. Survivors are daughters, Susan Brewer and husband Mark , Connie Doucet and husband Shannon and Tonya McWilliams all of Slagle; son, Buddy and wife Marlene Stott of Crestview, Fla.; sisters, Maudine Johnson and husband Howard of Conroe, Texas and Betty Jo Behringer of Galeveston, Texas; 66 foster children; 9 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren. August 12, 2010 John Thomas Mlynarski John Thomas Mlynarski, 60, of DeRidder, passed away Monday August, 9, 2010 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be Friday, August 13, 2010 at Grace Church. Reverend George Lee Glass, Reverend James Glass and Doctor Fred Hartzell will officiate. Interment will follow at Cooper Cemetery. Mr. Mlynarski was a retired major of the U.S. Army with 20 years of service. Mr. Mlynarski leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Kathleen Mlynarski of DeRidder; two daughters, Megan Mlynarski Bonanno and husband Marc J. of Riverdale, N.J., Janet Cassie Dodd and husband Thomas Irving of N. Swanzey, N.H.; one son Philip John Mlynarski and wife Ashley Renee of DeRidder, and eight grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled under the direction of Chaddick Funeral Home in DeRidder. August 13, 2010 Benjamin Hanford Hagan Jr Services for Benjamin Hanford "B.H." Hagan Jr. will be held on Sunday, August 15, 2010 in the Hicks United Pentecostal Church with Revs. Charles Braniff Jr., Greg Mortenson and Mason Hagan officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Hagan, 79 of Leesville passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2010 in Alexandria. He had proudly served 8 years in the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his wife Wanda C. Hagan, Parents Benjamin H. Hagan Sr. and Jewell Hagan. Survivors are his daughter, Karen Nash and husband Roger of Leesville; sister, Gaytha Lynn Wills of Hicks; brother: Mason Hagan of Houston, Texas; grandsons, Jonathan Nash of Pineville, and Christopher Nash of Leesville. Rodney James Thompson Funeral services for Mr. Rodney James Thompson will be on Saturday, August 14, 2010 in Occupy #2 Baptist Church, Pitkin with Reverends Mike Evans and Pat Austin officiating. Interment will follow in Occupy #2 Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Pitkin. Mr. Thompson, 35, of Pitkin, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 12, 2010 in Pitkin. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lavonia Thompson; paternal grandfather, James Thompson; maternal grandmother, Mertie Carpenter and one uncle, Bruce Thompson. Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory are one daughter, Kelsey Elaine Thompson of Pitkin; his father and step-mother, Rocky and Teddy Thompson of Pitkin; one brother, Dusty Thompson and his wife, Shirley of Woodville, Texas; one sister, Rhonda Thompson of Pitkin; his paternal grandmother, Elaine Thompson of Pitkin and five nephews, Joel Thompson, Ethan Stokes, Noah Thompson, Owen Stokes and Gabriel Thompson. August 18, 2010 Kenneth P. Klammer Funeral services for Kenneth P. "Ken" Klammer, 63, of Anacoco, will be held Friday, Aug. 20, 2010 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Ken, the son of Hugo and Dorothy Virginia Distel Klammer, was born Oct. 28, 1946 in Rockville Center, N.Y. He served in the U.S. Army for three years during which he served in Korea and was also stationed at Fort Polk with the Quarter Master Corp. He is survived by his wife of 15 years Leanna Klammer of Anacoco; mother, Dorothy V. Klammer of Anacoco (formerly of Sea Cliff, N.Y.); daughters, Laurie Carruth of Anacoco, Susie Haymon and husband, Jimmy of Anacoco, and Cathy Boyd and husband, Joe of Slagle; grandchildren, Anne Ashfield, Michael Boyd, Whitney Haymon, Sara Boyd and Chase Haymon. August 19, 2010 Alfred Morein Funeral services for Alfred Morein, 78, will be held Friday, August 20, 2010 in Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. The deacon will officiate. Burial will follow in Richie Cemetery in Moss Bluff. He passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Mary Elaine Gill Morein; two sons, Michael Lynn Morein and wife Vivian of Sulphur, Harvey Morein of DeRidder, two daughters, Odelia (Punky) Morein Dauzat and husband Craig of Pitkin and Jo Marie Morein Owens and husband Bob of Welsh; stepdaughter, Lisa Kelly of Moss Bluff; sister, Versie DeRose of Sulphur; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mr. Morein is preceded in death by his parents, Amy and Ezra Morein; granddaughter, Melissa Tenae Wiggins; stepson, Eugene Kelly. August 21, 2010 Stanley Wayne Cox Stanley Wayne Cox, 65, passed from this life on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at his residence in Hicks. Funeral service will be held on Monday, August 23, 2010, at Flactor Baptist Church in Hicks. Ministers will be the Revs. Huey Haymon and Gary Bankson. Burial will be at Flactor Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a Dignity Memorial Provider. Survivors include his loving wife, Carolyn Bankson Cox of Hicks; daughter, Valerie "Val" Hasic and husband Amer of Woodworth; son, Collin Cox and wife April Chaney Cox of Alexandria; brothers, Eddie Cox of Albany, Ga., Morris Cox of Calif. and Carl Cox of Kilbourne; sisters, Lavonna Schuster of St. Louis, Mo., Betty Pippenger of Johnesboro, Ark., Kathy Cleveland of Epps, and two grandchildren, Hailey Elizabeth Hasic and Chloe Savannah Hasic. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Cox and Odie Smothers Cox; son, Jared Wayne Cox and brothers, Coy Cox and Basil Cox and infant sister, Glendora Cox. He proudly served in the United States Air force for 4 years and later began working for the Louisiana State Police in 1969 where he started his career at Troop F in Monroe. Dorca Irene (Wells) LaCaze Services for Dorca Irene (Wells) LaCaze, better known to her family and friends as "Dot," will be held Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010, at Flactor Baptist Church in Hicks, with Reverends Huey Haymon and Robert Martin (nephew) officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a Dignity Memorial Provider. Mrs. LaCaze, 85, of Hicks, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010 at 12:01 a.m. at Grace Home (Christus Cabrini Hospice) in Alexandria. Dot was born on May 4, 1925 to Anthony and Ollie Mae (Rogers) Wells. She is preceded in death by her parents; her sisters and their husbands, Nola (Jeff) Grey, Artie (Noah) Martin, Bess Deason and Thelma (George) Landry; and her brothers and their wives, John (Mable) Wells, Wade (Edith) Wells and Clifton (Eulon) Wells. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 59 years, James "Jim" A. LaCaze; daughter, Glenda (LaCaze) Spurgeon; grandsons, Samuel and Stephen Spurgeon; step-grandson and his wife, Shannon (Emily) Spurgeon; step great granddaughter, Ava Spurgeon. Curtis Strickland Funeral services for Curtis Strickland, 53, of Evans, will be held at Sunday, August 22, 2010 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Rev. Morris Goins will officiate. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Curtis, the son of Parnell Curtis Strickland Sr., and Dorothy Crosby, was born on September 22, 1956, in Jesup, Ga. He passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2010, in Evans. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Elizabeth "Liz" Strickland of Evans; mother, Dorothy Daniels (husband, Thomas) of Hinesville, Ga.; children, Angela Strickland Bacon (husband, Beau) of Leesville, Victoria Lafleur (husband, Jake) of Ville Platte, John Prochacza, Johana Hubbart (husband, Ray) and James Jerrell all of Manitowoc, Wis.; sisters, Sharon Beardon (husband, Ken) of Hinesville, Ga., Janet Frederick of Opa Locka, Ala. and Brenda and 11 grandchildren. August 23, 2010 Charlie L. Smith Funeral services for Charlie L. Smith, 80, of Trout, will be held at Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at the Fullerton Baptist Church in Fullerton, with Rev. Brad Perkins and Rev. Pat Austin officiating. Interment will follow at the Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin. Services are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena. Charlie was born July 6, 1930 in Hicks, to Lou and Maggie Smith, and he passed from this life on August 21, 2010 at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his wife: Jewel Smith; his parents; three brothers: Bob Smith, Keiser Smith and Thomas "Mug" Smith; two sisters: Opal Owens and Norma Jeter. Survivors include one son: John Smith and his wife Angi e of Jena; three daughters: Charlotte Douglas and her husband Eddie of Turkey Creek, Lynn Martin and her husband Dwayne of Leesville, and Margie Hardwick and her husband Larry of Trout; three sisters: Tressie McCullough, Martha "Frog" Hicks and Eva Smith; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Jennifer M. Young Jennifer M. Young, 27, of El Paso, Ill. passed away at 2:52 a.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloominton, Ill. She was born on February 14, 1983 in Bloomington, Ill. a daughter of Steven and Teresa Krostag Young. Survivors include her father, Steve (Stacey) Young of El Paso, Ill.; her mother, Teresa Menefee of Monroe; stepfather, Gary Menefee of Monroe; one son, Tyler Pousson; one daughter, Teigan Heibenthal; her boyfriend Brandon Heibenthal all of El Paso, Ill.; two sisters, Laura Young of South Bend, Ind.; Ashley Young of El Paso, Ill.; five brothers, Sean, Chris and Brandon Menefee of Monroe; Matthew and Austin Young of El Paso, Ill.; maternal grandmother, Peggy Krostag of SunCity, Fla.; paternal grandmother, Betty Haun of Rochester, Ind.; maternal grandparents, Rick and Mary Ann Janssen of Benson, Ill.; maternal grandfather, Stan Barker of Memphis, Mo. She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandfathers and her fiancee, Timothy Pousson. Services will be held on Thursday, August 26, 2010. Rev. Dr. Tim Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. August 26, 2010 Travis Marshall Johnson Funeral services for Mr. Travis Marshall Johnson will be on Saturday, August 28, 2010 in Gravel Hill Baptist Church, in Cravens with Revs. Joey Rudisill and Ken Lowery officiating. Interment will follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home in Pitkin. Mr. Johnson, 75, of Pitkin, entered eternal rest on Thursday, August 26, 2010 in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Johnson; one daughter, Bernadine Johnson; his parents, Irving and Jewel Johnson and two brothers, Marvin and James Johnson. Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory include two sons, Robert Johnson and Charlie Johnson and his wife, Connie, all of Pitkin; one daughter, Sherry Jeter and her husband, Randy of Pitkin; one son by choice, John Hughes and his wife, Sybil of Orange, Texas; two brothers, Marvin Johnson of Citrus Heights, Calif. and Wallace Johnson of Pitkin; four sisters, Viola Padgett, Ila Davis, Adra Robinson, all of Hineston and Nola Pelt of Pitkin; four grandsons, Timmy Jeter and his wife, Tasha, Daniel Johnson and his wife, Kim, John O. Johnson and Jessie I. Johnson and three great grandchildren, Lauren Grace Jeter, Tinslee Jade Jeter and William Cole Johnson. Lois Perkins Funeral services for Lois Perkins, 94, of Leesville will be held Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with the Rev. Gil Arthur, Rev. Jared Prewitt and Lt. Col. Kevin McAllister officiating. Burial will follow in the Beech Grove Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Lois, the daughter of Edmond V. and Amanda Cluney James was born on September 4, 1915, in Leesville. She passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at The Woodland Health Care Center in Leesville. Lois married J. Homer Perkins on February 10, 1933. She was preceded in death by husband, J. Homer Perkins; parents, sister, Ruthie James and brothers, Dan and Glen James. She is survived by her son, Dwain (wife, Sandra Toole) Perkins of Leesville; daughter, DeLain Perkins (husband, Malcolm) Prewitt of Leesville; two grandsons, Chad Perkins of Leesville; Jared (wife, Leigh Anne Fulco) Prewitt of Leesville; one granddaughter, Becca Perkins (husband, Kevin) McAllister of Leesville; one great grandson, Steven Prewitt of Leesville; seven great granddaughters, Shanna Perkins of Lafayette, Amber McAllister (husband, Cody) Green of Oakdale, Lorianna Perkins of Leesville, Kenzi McAllister of Leesville, Kassi McAllister of Leesville, Brenna Prewitt of Leesville and Kylie Dee McAllister of Leesville. Rodger Lee Porter Rodger Lee Porter, 70, of Slagle, met the Lord on August 25, 2010 at home, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 10, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pa. His mother and father were Gladys Margarette Allard Porter and Sherman Ray Dyer. He served in the United States Air Force and was a Vietnam Veteran. Rodger is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence and Diane Porter of Whitesboro, N.Y.; daughter and son-in-law, Judith and Scott Walker of Floyd, N.Y. and stepdaughter, Carrie Bellinger; brother and sister-in-law, John H. Porter and Cathy of North Syracuse, N.Y.; sisters, Patricia Silliman of Sandy Creek, N.Y., Nikki Wilcox and companion Paul Fiegl of Pulaski, N.Y., June Houghton of Pensacola, Fla., Sharon Mottern of Brandenton, Fla. and Mary Moore of Tenn.; grandchildren, Jessica, Ashley, Lauren, Emily and David; great-granddaughter, Cheyann and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Margarette Allard Porter; father, Sherman Ray Dyer and a brother, George Dyer. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2010, at the Antioch Baptist Church with the Revs. Harlis Meglian and Benny Backlund officiating. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. August 27, 2010 Jimmy Edward Blevins Funeral services for Jimmy Edward Blevins, 65, of Leesville, will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, August 29, 2010 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Oak Forest Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Jimmy was born on November 17, 1944, in Leesville. He passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2010, at St. Francis Cabrini in Alexandria. He is survived by his daughter, Tonya (husband, Charlie) Deubler of Hammond; grandchildren, Brandon (wife, Sabryna) Greene and Lance Cpl. Crystal Greene (USMC); great grandchildren, Kayden Greene and Saya Greene and former wife Lynda Craft of Hammond. John M. Knowlton John M. Knowlton, 57 of Leesville passed away August 25, 2010 in Beauregard Parish. Funeral services will be held Saturday August 28, 2010 at the Hornbeck Full Gospel Church in Hornbeck, with Reverend Buddy Freeman officiating. Burial will follow in the Hornbeck Self Cemetery under the direction of Heritage Rowe Funeral Home, LLC Leesville. John is survived by his wife Stephanie Knowlton of Lake Charles; daughter Tiffanie Marie Knowlton; brothers, Harry William Knowlton and wife Beverly of New York, Harold F. Knowlton of Rosepine; sisters, Mary L. Corley of Leesville, June Welch and husband Ricky of Many, Christine Marie Welch and husband Anthony of Oklahoma. James R. Wilson Funeral services for James R. Wilson, 55, will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Wilson passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 in Monongahela, Pa. September 2, 2010 William "Bill" Bolden Boyd William "Bill" Bolden Boyd, 66, passed from this life on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010 at Alexandria. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, at East Leesville Baptist Church. Ministers will be Rev. Gil Arthur and Rev. Jerry Key. A graveside service will also be held at Evans Ritchie Cemetery, Vivian, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. Bill is survived by his brother, Vance Boyd, Jr. of Vivian; sister, Charlene Frisby and husband W. L. of Sheridan, Ark.; niece, Teresa McCormick; nephews, Norman and Michael Frisby; 1 great niece and 4 great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, DeAlma Tate Boyd and Vance Boyd, Sr. and one sister-in-law, Nell Lum Boyd. He proudly served in the United States Army with the rank of Captain in charge of Pharmaceutical supplies. Hazel M. Firesheets Graveside services for Hazel M. Firesheets, 89, of Anacoco, will be held Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010 at Holly Grove Cemetery in Anacoco, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Hazel, the daughter of Taylor and Martha Kennedy Lyne was born on Sept. 11, 1920, in Martin, Ky. She passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, at The Woodlands Health Care Center in Leesville. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Glenn Firesheets; brother Bert and wife Janice Lyne of Eastern, Ky.; and sister Billie Lyne of Martin, Ky. September 3, 2010 Chris DeHut Private family services for Chris DeHut, 51, of Anacoco, will be held at a later date. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Chris, the son of Donald and Hazel McGregor DeHut was born on Feb. 21, 1959, in California. He passed away on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010 in Leesville. He is survived by his wife Carol DeHut of Anacoco; children, Christopher Michael DeHut, Jr, of Richmond, Texas, Ginger and husband, Eric McNeely of Hornbeck and George Beys of North Palm Beach, Fla.; brother, Mark DeHut of St. Pete, Fla.; sister, Karen Robertson of Huntington, W.Va. He was Poopah to four grandchildren. Elbert Lingerfelt Funeral services for Elbert "Bert" Lingerfelt, 81, of Leesville will be held Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Steve Lora officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery at a later date. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Bert, the son of Benjamin and Emma Smith Lingerfelt, was born on August 12,1929 in Chattanooga, Tenn. He passed away on Friday, September 3, 2010 in his residence in Leesville. Bert retired in 1972 from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service as an E-8, master sergeant and was a veteran of the Vietnam and Korean Wars. He is survived by his wife Renee Klimach of Leesville; daughters, Evelyn Bowers of Huntsville, Ala. and Peggy Bollman of Russellville, Ark.; brother, Joe (wife, Sue Bolton) Lingerfelt of Rossville, Ga. and five grandchildren. September 7, 2010 Clinton Ladon Addison Clinton Ladon Addison, 67, of Leesville passed away Sept. 6, 2010 in Leesville. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Survivors include sons, Chad Addison and girlfriend Dawn Ainsworth of Ball, Clint L. (Addison II) Stone and wife Starla of Jena; sisters, Ima Josey of Anacoco and Francis Weldon; brother, Allen Addison; grandchildren, Abbi Addison and Case Addison. William Otto Norris William Otto "Golden Boy" Norris, 56, passed from this life on Monday, September 6, 2010 at his residence in Georgetown. His funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 9, 2010, at First United Pentecostal Church of Leesville. Ministers will be Rev. Donnel Spurgeon, Rev. Bobby Stokes and Rev. Paul Eaves. Burial will be at Pine Island Cemetery, Leesville, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. William is survived by his wife of 19 years, Rhonda Allen Norris of Georgetown. sons, William Norris, Jr and wife Connie of Anacoco, Timothy Scott Norris and wife Laura of Rosepine, Stuart Wesley Norris and wife Ashley of Simpson; daughter, Jaclyn Allison Norris of Georgetown; father, Buddy Norris of Anacoco; sisters, Alice O'Banion and husband Mike of Pickering, Mamie Chouest and husband Tommy "Cowboy" of Pickering; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Eddlemon Norris and his grandparents, William Murphy and Mamie Eddlemon and Otto and Pearlie Mae Norris. William was born in North Fork, Va. Kim Wallett Funeral services for Kim Wallett, 48, of Leesville will be held Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, at the Assembly of God Church in Simpson, with Rev. Buck Curry and Rev. Lorraine Smith officiating. The burial will follow in the Comrade Cemetery in Hutton. Kim was born in Fort Benning, Ga., to Ronald and Erma Hoggatt. Kim was preceded in death by her husband, Don Wallett. She is survived by her parents Ronald and Erma Hoggatt of Leesville, brother, Ronald L. (wife, Michelle) Hoggatt, Jr. of West Melbourne, Fla., and sister, Faith Hainlen of Leesville; her children of the heart, Matthew Wallett and fiancé Lisa Phillips of Leesville; son, Ricky Mullens and wife Sheena of Ohio; step-son Kevin Wallett of Lena and step-daughter, Mary Martin of Lena; two granddaughters, Sarah and Katy Mullens of Ohio. September 10, 2010 Lisa Renae Kennedy Lisa Renae Kennedy, 45, of Evans, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at her home. The funeral service will be Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Evans High School. Reverend Kenny Lowrey and Reverend Clint Hines will officiate. Interment will follow at Evans Cemetery. Mrs. Kennedy is survived by her husband, Chuck Kennedy of Evans; one daughter, Shelby Kennedy of Evans; one son Matthew Kennedy of Evans; one grandson, Kaden Davis of Evans; her father, T. K. Craft of Evans; four sisters, Sherrie Dougherty and husband Alan of Orange, Texas, Tracey Matthews and husband Spencer of Evans, Amanda Wittenhagen and husband Mark of Evans and Emily Craft of Evans; one brother, Bradley Craft and wife, Rebecca of Evans; eight nieces and six nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margarett Craft. Arrangements are being handled under the direction of Chaddick Funeral Home of DeRidder. September 13, 2010 John P. Gregory Funeral services for John P. "Big John" Gregory, 58, of DeRidder, will be held Wednesday, September 15, 2010, in Ludington Baptist Church in DeRidder with Bro. Bruce Butt and Bro. Lonnie Cleveland officiating. Burial will follow in Old Cypress Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. John passed away Sunday, September 12, 2010, in his residence in Deridder. John was the son of David William and Martha Anna Bier Gregory, was born October 14, 1951, in Bad Hersfeld, Germany, and has lived in DeRidder since 1964. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Gregory of DeRidder; two sons, Michael Gregory and wife Stacy and David Gregory and wife Kathy, both of DeRidder; brother, Klaus Widmann and wife Siggi of Smyrna, Ga.; mother-in-law, Betty Cooley of DeRidder; and six grandchildren, Cory, Gage, Gavin, Katie, Kacie and Gunner Gregory. September 14, 2010 William J. Stewart Funeral services for William J. Stewart, 86, of Leesville, will be held Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Leesville with the Rev. Harrison Fields officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. William, the son of Will and Sally Grant Stewart, was born on June 21, 1924, in Hannah. He passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at his residence in Leesville. He was preceded in death by five brothers, five sisters and step-son Billy Rhodes. He is survived by his sons, Jacques Stewart, William Jimmy Stewart, Jr., James Stewart, Cedric Stewart and Lonnie R. Stewart all of Leesville; daughters, Jean Burnett of Chicago, Ill., Debbie Gammage (husband, Percy) of Leesville, Lois Gail Stewart of Anchorage, Alaska, Sheila Stewart of Belton, Texas, Cecilia Stewart of Leesville and Alethea Stewart of Leesville; one sister, Sally Carter of Los Angeles, Calif.; twenty grandchildren; twenty-seven great grandchildren; and a host of great great grandchildren. September 16, 2010 Melissa Ann Arnold Melissa Ann Arnold, 38, of Rosepine, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2010 in Alexandria. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder with ministers Bro. Vic Warwick, Rev. Greg Mortensen and Bro. Jerrell Lambright officiating. Interment will be at Old Cypress Cemetery in DeRidder. Survivors include mother, Sharon Calhoun and husband Marlon of Rosepine; father, Louis Phillps of Beaumont, Texas; husband, Mickey Arnold of Merryville; son Craig Carlson of Rosepine; daughters Jessica Arnold of Merryville and Brittany Arnold of Merryville; brother Josh Phillips of DeRidder; sister Natasha Jumonville and husband Richard of New Iberia; grandmother Frankie Jarreau of Vidor, Texas; stepbrother Joshua Calhoun of Rosepine. Sandra Marie Allain Hopewell Funeral Mass for Sandra Marie Allain Hopewell, 69, of Slagle, will be held Monday, September 20, 2010 at St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church in Leesville with Father Bruce Miller and Father Clemente Mauricio officiating. A Christian Burial will follow in the Northwest LA Veterans Cemetery in Keithville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Sandra, the daughter of Eldon J. and Ida M. Cronin Allain was born on December 30, 1940 in Kinder. She passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at her residence in Slagle. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, James Allain and Chris Allain. She is survived by husband Jim Hopewell of Slagle; daughters, Mellanie Hopewell McGuire and husband, Stephen of Gambrills, Md., Angela Hopewell Schraven and husband, John of Anacoco, Katherine Hopewell Buck and husband, Jesse, Jr., of Slagle, and Ginger Hopewell of Slagle; brothers, Gerald Allain of DeQuincy and Jeff Allain of Sulphur; grandchildren, Alexandra McGuire, Matthew McGuire, Hailey Crockett, Jamie Schraven, Hillary Schraven, Ben Holton and Kayleigh Fowler; step-grandchildren, Brad Schraven, David Schraven, Krystal Schraven, Jebbo Buck and Casey Buck. September 21, 2010 Rev. William David Daily Rev. William David Daily, 69, passed from this life on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 at The Woodlands Healthcare Center, Leesville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joel Daniel and Lillie Ann Burnett Daily, brother Robert Joel Daily and sister Rebecca "Becky" LaTayne Daily. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Pamela Daily, one son, Wade (Heather Santos) Daily of Anacoco; three daughters, Brenda Johnson and Beth (Randall) Martin of Anacoco and Roxanne (Chris) Clemens of Lufkin, Texas; 10 grandchildren, Cody Martin, Tyson (Maui) Clemens, Caitlin Martin, Tori Clemens, Heather Clemens, Brandon Clemens, Jozie Castillo, Karington Johnson, Ashlee Daily, Jayla Daily; and four great-grandchildren, Safe Clemens, William "Will" Clemens, Tessa Martin and one unborn. Home-going services for Bro. Daily will be held Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010 at Apostolic Faith Tabernacle. The services will be presided over by Rev's Ryan McNeely, C.R. Bayham, Glenn Burgess, Tim Thompson, Billy Herrington and Paul Mettlen. Burial will follow in the Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Bro. Daily was born Nov. 25, 1940 in Ragley, although he spent most of his formative years in Oakdale. Bro. Daily joined the U.S. Army in September 1958, completing basic training at Fort Chaffee, Ark. He was then assigned to White Sands Missile Range, N.M. where he met the love of his life, Pamela Yaryan. They were married on June 4, 1960. Robert Humphries Robert "Bob" Humphries, 82, a resident of 255 Hardin Circle, died September 17, 2010. He was born in York, S.C., son of the late Guy and Cleo Martin Humphries. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Douglas Humphries and his brother, Ben Humphries. After 26 years of service, he retired from the United States Army having served two tours of duty in Vietnam and was also a POW during the Korean War. Survivors are his wife of 54 years, Helen Hannon Humphries, Grover, N.C.; sons: Robert Humphries, North Carolina, Donnie Humphries, North Carolina, Ricky Randall and wife Diane, York, S.C.; daughters Teresa Thompson, Debbie Beason and husband David; son-in-law: Karl Thompson, Kings Mountain, N.C.; sisters: Dot Thomas, Chester, S.C., Guynelle Flynn, Rock Hill, S.C. Mary Stewart, Sharon, S.C., Ruth Humphries, Clover, S.C., Faye Kimble, York, S.C.; grandchildren: Joshua Humphries, Joseph Humphries and wife Cassey, Heather Espinosa and husband Anthony, Brandi Erwin and husband Michael, David Beason and wife Nisha, Dakota Humphries, Meagan Humphries, Matthew Humphries, Margaret Lanier, Kelly Wilson; Great-Grandchildren: Kaylie, Blake, Devin, Alyssa, Gracelyn, Destinee, Katelyn, Skyler, Chevy, Kristian, Justin, and Trey. The funeral service will be held at Macedonia Baptist Church, in Kings Mountain on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 with Rev. Michael Horne, officiating. Interment will be held at Mountain Rest Cemetery with full Military Honors, in Kings Mountain, N.C. Robert Anthony Mills Funeral services for Robert Anthony "Tony" Mills, 54, of Anacoco, will be held Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 at Cold Springs Baptist Church in Anacoco. The burial will follow in the church cemetery. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Tony, son of Jimmie and Ester Griffey Mills was born July 25, 1956 in Hopkinsville, Ky. He passed away Friday, Sept. 17 at his residence in Anacoco. Tony served in the National Guard. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Richard Mills and his grandmother Pauline Griffey. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Dinah Laughlin Mills of Anacoco; son, Steven Mills of Anacoco; daughters, Tiffany and Sam Phillips of Anacoco and Becky and Russell McDonald of Lake City, Fla.; brothers, Billy and Sandy Mills, Donnie and Christen Mills, Jimbo and Shannon Mills and John Mills; sister, Barbie and Dewayne Rains all of Anacoco; four grandchildren, Justin Anderson, Dallas Phillips, Abbie Mills and Infant Phillips. Julie Gail Poe White Julie Gail Poe White, 47, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 17, 2010, at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, surrounded by her loving family at her side. A lifelong resident of Westlake, Julie was born Oct. 15, 1962, in Lake Charles. Survivors include her loving husband, Billy White of Westlake; her loving parents, Raymond and Juanita Poe of Westlake; her very special loving stepson, Matthew White of Westlake; her loving son, Evan White of Westlake; her two brothers, Michael Poe and wife, Sonia of Lake Charles and Joel Poe and wife, Barbara of Slagle; a sister, Ellen Lester and husband, Ron of Knoxville, Tenn.; her loving mother-in-law, Eva Rae Hoyt of Pineville; and a host of sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Her funeral service will be held at Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, followed with a graveside service held at Ebenezer Cemetery in Hicks. Officiating services will be Rev. Russell Beard. September 22, 2010 Wilmer Leon Bolgiano Funeral services for Wilmer Leon Bolgiano, 89, of Leesville, will be held Friday, September 24, 2010 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with the Bro. Andy Addison officiating. Burial will follow in the Silver Creek Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Wilmer, the son of Lewis Leon and Betty McBride Bolgiano was born January 15, 1921, in Leesville. He passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 in Lafayette. He was born and raised in Leesville. He was a Member of the CC Corp for two years; joined the US Army Air Corp in 1941; served in World War II Pacific Theater. He is survived by his sons, Curtis Dean Bolgiano of Leesville, Clifton Leon Bolgiano of Lafayette and Grayson Lynn Bolgiano of Youngsville; daughters, Una Joyce Coulter of Orlando, Fla. and Pamela Rae Bartlett of Lafayette; brother, Loye Bolgiano of Leesville; sisters, Pauline Scoggins of Texas, Janelle Milstead of Leesville and Janice Gibson of Leesville; 16 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Bettye Tom Tovery-Grames Bettye Tom Tovery-Grames, 69, passed away at her home in Sparta, Tenn. on September 19, 2010. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Helen Tovery of Anacoco. She is survived by her husband, Harry Edward Grames; son, Patrick Tovery, wife Kerry Levinski Tovery, of Dallas, Texas, children, Matthew, Dylan and Cassie; daughter, Marti Tovery Lindsey, husband Darrell Lindsey of Nashville, Tenn., children Courtney, Jordan, Jacob and Logan. Bettye Tom will be laid to rest at Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco on Saturday September 25. Theda Turner Thacker Theda Turner Thacker, 69, of Wiergate, Texas, passed away Sept. 21, 2008 at Jasper Memorial Hospital. Private services will be held at a later date. She is survived by daughters Virginia Welss of Wiegate, Texas, Sandra Miller of Citrus Springs, Fla. and Gayla Hinckle of Livingston, Texas. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Vanessa, Chris, Kaleb, and Alli and a great grand dog Caramel, a.k.a. "Hoover." Services are under the direction of Forest Oaks Funeral Home of Jasper. September 23, 2010 Josefina Punzalan Cruz Josefina Punzalan Cruz was born in Hagatña, Guam on April 10, 1940. A resident of Leesville, 20 years, she passed away at Byrd Regional Hospital on September 16, 2010. She is predeceased by her husband Jesus Cruz; son Marcus Cruz; parents, Bernardo and Antonia Anderson Punzalan; brothers, Antonio, Jose and Eustaquio Punzalan and sisters, Nieves, Emilia and Victoria. Her kindness and generosity will live in the hearts of sisters, Lourdes Flores and Felicita Siana; her grandson Ryan Cruz; and "adopted sister," Lucy Blas. Funeral services for Josefina Punzalan Cruz, 70, of Leesville, will be held Monday, September 27, 2010 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Leesville with the Father Kenneth Michiels officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Avis Brown Koonce Avis Brown Koonce, 82, of Hornbeck, passed away September 21, 2010 in Many Medical Center. Funeral services were Thursday September 23, 2010 at Grace Assembly of God in Hornbeck, with Rev. James Hickman and Melvin Hatten officiating. Burial followed in Prewitts Chapel Cemetery Hornbeck. Those left to cherish her memories are daughters, Diane Dowden and husband Kenneth of Hornbeck, Sue Ann Byles and husband Tommy Ray of Many; sisters, Doris Rowe, Joyce Barnes, and Yvonne Moore all of Hornbeck; grandchildren, Tammy Simpson, Tommy D. Byles, Tina Pilcher, Greg Walsh, Chris Vaughn and eight great grandchildren, one great great grandchild. Avis is preceded in death by parents Mamie and Elmer Brown, husband Odean Koonce, one sister and two brothers. September 27, 2010 Willie Behan Funeral services for Willie "Fay" Behan, 63, of Hornbeck, will be held Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010 at Prewitt's Chapel Baptist Church in Hornbeck with the Rev. Glenn Flenniken and Rev. Nick Hilton officiating. Burial will follow in the Florien Cemetery in Florien, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Fay, the daughter of Willie Addison and Lucy Lee Bolton Glaspie was born on April 30, 1947, in Louisiana. She passed away on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 at her residence in Hornbeck. She worked for the Sabine Medical Center for years. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Gerald Behan of Hornbeck; daughters, Angela D. Armstrong of Hornbeck and Annette D. Coleman of Lumberton, Texas; mother, Lucy Lee Chism of Hornbeck; grandchildren, Nicholas Wayne Behan, Heather Rose Taylor, Holly Lynn Taylor, Derek Elton Ellzey and Devin James Miller and great grandchildren, Nicholas James Taylor, Denuim Rose Osborn and Kylee Christeen Taylor. KellyAnn (Mahon) Connolly KellyAnn (Mahon) Connolly, 27, of Cranford died on Sept. 22, 2010, in Beauregard Parish. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, in St. Anne Catholic Church, Garwood, N. J. Interment is private. Born in Secaucus, N.J., and raised in Jersey City, N.J., and Cranford, N.J., Kelly had recently moved to Louisiana, where her husband, Pfc. James E. Connolly, is stationed at Fort Polk Army Base. Kelly is survived by her husband, James; her parents, Edward F. and AnnMarie Mahon of Cranford, and her sister and brother-in-law, Jessica and David Scoles of Los Angeles, Calif. Also surviving are her mother and father-in-law, Patty and Michael Connolly of Haskell, N.J.; brother-in-law, Mike. September 28, 2010 Rev. Joseph V. Chance Rev. Joseph V. Chance, 55, of Hemphill ,Texas, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010 at his residence. Services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, officiated by Bro. Wilton Anthony, assisted by Bro. C.V.Chance, Bro. Muriel Mitchell, and Bro. Irvy Barber. Interment will follow at Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Florien. He was born on April 3, 1955 in Miami, Fla. to Bro. C.V. and Nelda Royal Chance. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 31 years. Jonni Cook Chance; son: Aaron Chance and wife Kristy of Hemphill,Texas; daughter: Ashley Remedies and husband Tony Jack of Florien; father: Bro. C.V. Chance of Florien; grandchildren: Samantha, Bridgette, and Malachi Chance of Hemphill, Texas; sisters: Collene Hilton and husband Dewayne of Anacoco, Pam Johnson and husband Gary of Montgomery, Sam Harlan and husband Joey of Frisco, Texas; brothers: Eddie Chance of Austin,Texas, Bobby Chance and wife Brandy of Spring,Texas. Preceding him in death were his mother Nelda Royal Chance and grandparents Truit Aaron and Myrtel Chance and James Albert and Melba Royal. Len Musick Funerals services for Len Musick, 70, of DeBerry will be held Thursday September 30, 2010 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Waskom, Texas with Rev. Joby Thomas officiating. Entombment will follow in Colonial Gardens Cemetery in Marshall, Texa. Mr. Musick passed away Monday September 27, 2010 in Louisiana. Len Musick was born January 21, 1940 in St. Louis, Mo. to Leonard Charles Musick and Dolly Bricker Musick. On February 04, 1967 he married Janet Stutler. He also served his country in the U.S. Army in Special Forces in Vietnam. Surviving Len are his wife of 43 years, Janet Stutler Musick, of DeBerry, Texas; daughter, Jennifer Musick Kiser and her husband Lt. Col James Dale Kiser, of Ocean Springs, Miss.; four grandchildren, Cole Andrew Kiser, Reagan Nicole Kiser, Payton Dayle Kiser and Morgan Jamie Kiser, all of Ocean Springs, Miss.; brother-in-law, Francis Stevich; nephew, Michael Stevich and niece, Christy Stevich, all of St. Louis, Mo. September 30, 2010 Wesley Keith Browning VILLE PLATTE – It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Wesley Keith Browning announces his passing on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He was 50 years old. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel. Rite of Committal will follow in the Evangeline Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Brian Dore, officiant. A member of New Life Assembly Church, Wesley will be lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved him, especially his wife, Cherlyn Guillory Browning of Ville Platte; two sons, John Browning of Lafayette and Brian Keith Browning and wife, Samantha of Rineyville, Ky.; one daughter, Mary Beth Browning of Ville Platte; two brothers, Charles "Randy" Browning and wife, Sabra and Kirt Browning and wife, Cheryl all of Leesville; four sisters, Judy Clark and husband, Johnny of Illinois, Anita Kay Birdwell and husband, Charles of Buchanan, Texas, Sharon "Susie" Golden and husband, Allen and Lora Mae Monical and husband, Bob all of Leesville; four grandchildren, Derick Mire, Seth Browning, Kayla Browning and Brianna Browning. He now rests in Heaven with his son, Aaron Ryan Browning, and his mother, Violet Russell Browning. John Edwin Covington Funeral services for John Edwin Covington, 89, of Simpson will be Friday, October, 1, at the Simpson First Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Nat Dutton officiating. Burial will follow in the Welcome Cemetery in Simpson. The services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Ed, the son of Hubert Lanzo and Elsie Ruth Harris Covington , was born on April 24, 1921 in Black Springs, Ark. He passed away on Wednesday, September 29 in Alexandria. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a World War II Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Charlarose Covington; son, Billy Thomas Covington; and his brother Thomas Jackson Covington. He is survived by his children, Gary Covington of Big Fork, Ark., Rhonda (husband, Bo) Murray of Belle Chase, Ruth Moore of Anchorage, Alaska, Nita (husband, Jason) Morris of Black Springs, Ark., Jackie (husband, Ray) James of Black Springs, Ark., Jonnie Mae ( husband, Jerry) Lyons of Oden, Ark., Steve ( wife, Leann) Phillips of Vinton, Mark (wife, Tracy) Patton of Bridge City, Texas, Cheryl (husband, Clarence) Smith of Fields, Sharon Kay Fletcher of Addison, Texas and Gerald (wife, Angela) Williams of Simpson; sisters, Catherine Smith of Gurdon, Ark. and Sue (husband, John) Smith of Fayetteville, Tenn.; 22 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. Candiss Carter Dunn Funeral services for Candiss Carter Dunn will be held Saturday, October 2, 2010 in the White Oaks Memorial Chapel, Oakdale with the Rev. Jerry Miller officiating. Committal services will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery under the guidance of White Oaks, Oakdale. Candy, 54, of Oakdale entered eternal rest on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 in Oberlin. She was born on July 21, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio to the union of Thomas and Mary Carter. Her parents, Thomas and Mary Carter, precede her in death. Those left to cherish her memory are one daughter, Chrissy Johnston and husband, David of Oakdale; one son, Thomas Dunn of Oakdale; one grandson, Hunter Johnston of Oakdale; stepfather, Jim Haines of Orlando, Fla.; stepfather-in-law, Allen Mancil of Laurinburg, N.C.; two sisters, Cathi Fryar and husband, Dick of Ringgold, Ga, and Janet Grice of Orlando, Fla.; cousin, Tommy Allen of Lafayette, Ga.; sister-in-law, Linda Dunn of Laurinburg, N.C.; one brother-in-law, Darryl Dunn of Laurinburg, N.C. October 1, 2010 Melvin Eugene Berry Melvin Eugene Berry, 82, of Leesville, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Alexandria. His funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Castor Baptist Church of Leesville. Ministers will be Rev. Morris Goins and Rev. Ed Baldwin. A full military honors burial ceremony will follow at Castor Baptist Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. Melvin is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Bernice Hetrick Berry of Leesville; one sister, Mary Lou Locke of Baton Rouge; four sons, Randy Berry and wife Peggy, Mike Berry and wife Bonita, John Berry and wife Elizabeth, Tim Berry and wife Melissa, all of Leesville; 10 grandchildren, Chris, Julie, Sarah, Brian, Stacy, Kelly, Susie, Melissa, Jessica and John Ross and 16 great grandchildren. Melvin was preceded in death by his mother and father, Lela Hutson Berry and Marvin R. Berry; one brother, Donald Berry; one sister, Patsy Case; and an infant son, Donald Berry. Melvin proudly served in the United States Army until he retired. Jennie Gertrude George Jennie Gertrude George passed from this life on September 30, 2010 at her residence in Texarkana, Texas of natural causes. Graveside services will be held on October 4, 2010 at Leesville Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. Minister officiating will be the Rev. Mike Paris. Survivors include her daughters, Ruthie Paris and husband Mike of Moss Bluff and Vallie George of Tacoma, Wash.; brother, Ray Jackson of Columbus, Ga.; grandchildren, Matthew Paris and wife April, Mandy Paris Dubose and husband Jacob, Marshall Paris, Jennie Marie Henning, Michael Patton and great grandchild, Blace Paris. Geraldine Owens Mann Funeral services for Geraldine Owens Mann, 83, of Leesville, will be held Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the Walnut Hill United Pentecostal Church, with Rev. Dale Mortensen, Rev. Paul A. Upton, Rev. John Burns and Rev. Mark Christian officiating; the burial will follow at the Walnut Hill Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Geraldine, the daughter of Almon Joe and Nancy Ida Bolton Owens was born on November 16, 1926 in Slagle. She passed away on Thursday, September 30 in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Allyn Mann, sister Verda Walker and her brother Freddie Owens. She is survived by her daughters, Shirley and Herbert Payne of Atlanta, Ga., Jane and Dale Mortensen of Leesville and Marva and Brent McPherson of Sulphur; son, Clark "Corky" and Barbara Mann of Leesville; sisters, Vivian and Huey Gilcrease, Nola Faye "Polly" Owens, all of Leesville, and Shirley Bollinger of Alexandria; brothers, Glenn and Pattie Rae Owens, D. L. "Pete" & Dona Owens, all of Slagle, and Ronnie and Patricia Owens of Alexandria; grandchildren, Allyn "Al" and Amanda McPherson, Carmen McPherson Boggs, Anthony and Shelly Mann, Christopher Mann, Stephani and Dennis Squires, Kathryn Payne and Robert Dameworth and Herbert and Kim Payne., III; great grandchildren, R. J. Prince, Emile McPherson, Ethan McPherson, Tyler Mann, Desiree Behrens and Abigail Squires. Chancey J. Middaugh Funeral services for Chancey, 32, of Fenton, Mich. were held Tuesday September 28, 2010. Chancey, the son of Harry H. Middaugh and Carol L. Andrews, was born June 26, 1978 in Leesville. Chancey left this life to be with the Lord on Sept. 23, 2010 in Michigan. Chancey was preceded in death by his parents. He served honorably in Army National Guards. He is survived by his wife Carley; four sons, Chance and Grant Karbo, Zachary and Brock Middaugh and daughter Kate-Lynne Middaugh; sisters, Karol and Kris Cherry, LaWanda and (husband) Jimmy Cole all of Leesville; brother, David L. Blair of Alabama; sister, Mary Jo Deinhart of New York; and stepfather Andy Andrews and wife Rita of Illinois. Thomas "Tommy" Palmer Funeral services for Thomas "Tommy" Palmer, 45, of Leesville, will be held Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, in Leesville with the Rev. Lawrence Williams, Sr., officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Tommy, the son of Lether Palmer and Rodessa Hale, was born on April 1, 1965 in Lake Charles. He passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 in New Orleans. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his sons, Charles Palmer and Luther Palmer, both of Florien; daughter, Alicia Palmer of Florien; mother, Rodessa Evans of Leesville; brother, Lether Palmer of New Orleans; sisters, Marion Bryant of McKinney, Texas, Gwen Lincoln of Sacramento, Calif. and Valencia Matthews of Los Angeles, Calif. and one grandchild. Barbara Jean Rollins Toombs Barbara Jean Rollins Toombs, 76, wife of Albert H. Toombs, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Ky. Born in Maysville, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Carl Prentice and Edyth Sidebottom Rollins. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, David (Kimberly) Toombs, Lexington, Ky., Joseph (Lee Ann) Toombs, Reynoldsville, Pa., and James Toombs, El Cajon, Calif.; one daughter, Luanne Toombs, Lexington, Ky.; five grandchildren, Erik, Justine, Chris, Morgan and Wyatt Toombs; three brothers, Carl (Brenda) Rollins, II, Midway, Ky., Kenneth Samuel (Theresa) Rollins, Frankfort, Ky., James Rollins, Shelbyville, Ky.; two sisters, Mary Edyth (Julian) Tackett, Lexington, Ky. and Kathy Lynn (Aubrey) Wells, Waco, Ky.; a brother-in-law, Jack Hillard, Frankfort, Ky.; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Monday at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Lexington, Ky. by Pastor Paul Valentine. Burial will follow in Blue Grass Memorial Gardens. October 5, 2010 Kenneth A. Mayo Kenneth A. Mayo, 48, of Porter, Texas, passed from this life on Sunday, September 26, 2010 in Galveston, Texas. He was born in Moses Lake, Wash. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Pine Hill Baptist Church in Leesville. Kenneth is preceded in death by his father, Elmer Mayo; mother Ruth Mayo; and brother, Edward Mayo. He is survived by two children, daughter Holly Danielle Herzog of Dayton, Texas and son, Devin Lynn Holder, of Porter, Texas; two sisters, Pamela Holloway of Canyon Country, Calif. and Margaret Williams of Baytown, Texas; and one brother; Robert Mayo of Porter, Texas. Kenneth was the proud uncle of seven nieces: Angela, Ashly, Megan, Samantha, Crystal, Leah and Victoria and three nephews: Michael, Robert and Anthony. October 7, 2010 Pattie Rae Owens Funeral services for Pattie Rae Owens, 79, of Slagle, will be held Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Dale Mortensen and Rev. Greg Mortensen officiating. The burial will follow in the Welcome Cemetery in Simpson. The services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Pattie Rae, the daughter of Clarence and Maudie Bennett Carver, was born on September 6, 1931 in Vernon Parish. She passed away on Tuesday, October 5 at the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Bobby Don Carver. She is survived by her husband of 62 years Glenn Owens of Slagle; children, JoAnn and Louis Wiggins of Slagle, Elaine and John E. Burns of Hicks, Glenda and James Wright of Leesville, Tommy Lynn and Joyce Owens of Anacoco, Randy and Sandy Owens of Lake Charles, Robert and Brenda Owens of Anacoco and Rodney and Dolly Owens of Slagle; sister, Virginia and Muriel Spillers of Leesville; 21 grandchildren; and 31 great grandchildren. Harold E. Williams Harold E. Williams passed into eternal rest September 23, 2010. Harold was one of four sons born December 11, 1923, to the late Lee Roy and Allie Grey Williams in DeRidder. Harold's loving wife, Louise A. Williams preceded him in death as well as his brothers, Lee Roy, Clyde and Larry. In December, 1942, he applied and was accepted into the Navy V-5 program in September, 1943, to train as a naval pilot (his dream and passion). Harold made it through the naval pilot program and because the war ended was released from the Navy in 1945. He met and married Louise Williams in May of 1959. Along with this package came two teenage boys, Jimmie and David. Harold is survived by his two step sons, Jimmie A. Giles and family of Garden Grove, Calif. and David B. Giles and family of Indio, Calif. Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Castor Baptist Church, Leesville. Interment will follow in the Castor Cemetery, Leesville. October 11, 2010 Pamela Renee' Hernandez Pamela Renee' Hernandez, 42, of DeRidder, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Pam is survived by her parents, Sammy and Carolyn Goodeaux, of DeRidder; her brother Danny (Jennifer) Hernandez and nephew Jacob, of DeRidder; four step-brothers, Danny (Donna) Goodeaux, of West Monroe, Greg (Jeannie) Goodeaux of Carlyss, Dennis (Lavon) Goodeaux, of Monroe, and Grant (Becky) Goodeaux, of Sugarland, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Hernandez, maternal grandparents Marvin and Edith Swearengin and paternal grandparents Robert and Katie Hernandez. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church on Sunday, October 10, 2010 and officiated by Pastors Lynn Clayton, Joe Joslin and Lindsey Burns. Burial will follow in the Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, LA under the direction Labby Memorial Home of DeRidder. Mary Elizabeth Johnson Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Johnson, 96, of Rosepine, will be held today, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, at Providence Baptist Church near Rosepine with Rev. Arlen Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Johnson Bailey Cemetery under the direction of Chaddick Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mary passed away Friday, Oct. 8, 2010, at the Rosepine Retirement and Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Beltran Johnson and her grandson, Alan Gill. Survivors include one daughter, Evelyn Gill Johnson of Rosepine and husband Billy Guy; two sons, Elvin Gill and wife Bertisha, and Robert Gill and wife Patricia, all of Rosepine; seven grandchildren, Mike Johnson, Connie Johnson, Jay Harmon Johnson, Shannon Scott Gill, Hope Gill, Casey Gill, and Lee Ann Gill Cooley; two sisters, Quillie Verdine of Port Arthur, Texas, and Opal Derouen of Sulphur; one brother, Robert Corsey and wife Mickey of Arkansas; 13 great-grandchildren; numerous great-great grandchildren; honorary grandchildren, Chris and Shannon Ledet; and honorary great-grandchildren, Whitney and Cade Ledet. Lee Roy Moore Funeral services for Lee Roy Moore, 68, of Creole, will be held Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at New Willow Baptist Church in Leesville with the Rev. Harrison Fields officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Moore was born on November 4, 1941 in Creole. He passed peacefully away on Monday, October 4, 2010 in his son's Lee Moore, Jr. home. He was preceded in death by his father and mother Adam Moore and Lucille Moore. Lee lost his family in Hurricane Audrey on June 27, 1957. Except his two sisters Armegene M. Davis and Alberta Lewis and his two brother's Iris (bowboy) Moore and Joseph Moore which now precedes him in death; except for his one sister Armegene M. Davis. Lee and his loving wife Dorothy F. Moore (which now precedes him in death) moved to Anchorage, Alaska to be close to his only living sister Armegene M. Davis. He is survived by his sister Armegene Davis and his thirteen children, Jesse Johnson, Cynthia Moore, Lee Moore, Jr., Veronica Moore, Stephanie, Moore, Cliff Moore, Ronald Moore, James Moore, Moore, Douglas Moore, Tamara Moore, Shronda Moore, Mae Moore & Krystal Bowman; 36 grandkids and 38 great grandkids. Paul Snell Funeral services for Mr. Paul Snell will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 in Pitkin First Baptist Church with Reverend Brian Thurman officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Branch Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Pitkin. Mr. Snell, 80, of Pitkin entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 9, 2010 in Christus St. Patrick Hospital of Lake Charles. Paul was a United States Army Veteran He was preceded in death by his parents, Cullen Snell and Lilly "Bill" Burch. Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory include his loving wife of 50 years, Jerry Snell of Pitkin; two sons, Anthony "Red" Snell and his wife, Michelle of Oakdale and Mike Snell and his wife, Dora of Pitkin; one daughter, Tina McElhaney of Moss Bluff; one brother, Lester Snell and his wife, Dorothy of Pitkin; two sisters, Sybil Hughes and her husband, John of Orange, Texas and Annie Rose Martin of Leesville; 10 grandchildren, J. P. Davis, Dustin Maddox, Jacob Strother, Candace Snell, Julia Spurlock, Salena Snell, Charity Snell, Braedon Snell, Jaelon McElhaney and Kensley Grace Thibodeaux; two great grandchildren, John Henry Paul Snell, II and Hunter Davis; one special cousin, Shirley Griffin. Sue A. Toney Funeral services for Mrs. Sue A. Toney, 69, of Leesville, will be held Tuesday, October 12, 2010 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, with Rev's. Jimmy Toney, Ricky Wead Sr., Mark Christian, John Burns and David Tipton officiating. Burial will follow in the Castor Cemetery in Leesville. Sue, a lifetime resident of Vernon Parish, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Toney Sr. Mrs. Toney is survived by: her children, Robert Jr. and Shelly Toney, of Houston, Texas, David and Carolyn Toney of Leesville, Floyd Toney of Leesville, Jimmy and Renee Toney of Richmond, Ind. Susan and Robert Atkinson of DeRidder, and Faye and Ricky Wead, Sr. of Leesville; two sisters Maggie Hickman and Mary Lou Gosnell both of Leesville; grandchildren Lisa Toney, Rebekah and Robert Harrah, Victoria Toney, Kayla and Joe Rodriguez, Marisa and Josh Lambert, David (T.J.) and Sarah Toney, Dewayne Atkinson, Keith and Tessa Atkinson, Ricky Jr., and Brittany Wead, Galen and Melissa Wead, Eric Wead, Caitlyn Toney; great grandchildren, Bobby and Araya Harrah, Ryan Lambert, Kenna Lambert, Darrick Wead; a very special niece and her family, Pam and Anthony Boswell, Katie and Mark. October 14, 2010 Kimberly Ann Brady Kimberly Ann Brady, 43, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 12, 2010. Her funeral service will be held on Friday, October 15, 2010, at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. Minister will be Rev. Jerry Penfield. Survivors include her father, Cledith Brown of Thealka, Ky.; daughters Jessica Wilson and husband Aaron of Anacoco, LaShanda Merriman and husband Brandon of Simpson; son, Delton "DeWayne" Hillman of Simpson; sisters, Linda Moore and husband Randy of Carencro, Sue Barfield and husband Dale of Spring, Texas, Carol LeMaster and husband Bill of Thealka, Ky. and Tamra Muse and husband Will of New Llano; brothers, John and Andrew Kendrick both of Lafayette; 7 grandchildren, Travis, Michael, Danielle, Austin, Anden, Brandy and Hunter. Kim was preceded in death by her mother, Patsy Kendrick; daughter, Robin Louviere; son, Travis Brown; brother, William D. Brown; sister, Julia Brown; stepfather, Herbert Kendrick and grandmother, Annie Carnline. She was born in Missouri but grew up in Fisher. Hunter Clark Hunter Clark passed from this life on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at Lake Charles. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2010, at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Burial will full military honors will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sang-Suk Clark; his parents, Mary Brown Clark and Alex Clark and a sister, Mary Ann Wallace. Survivors include his loving wife of 12 years, Yong Clark of Anacoco; sons, Han Clark and wife Erica of Knoxville, Tenn. and Alex Clark of Long Beach, Calif.; sister, Songi Fried of Calabasas, Calif.; step-brother, Frank Diaz and wife Lynn of Alexandria, and Jessica Ward and husband Tim of Leesville; brother, Alex Clark, Bill Clark and James Clark; step-daughters Chloe and Taylor; 3 grandchildren, Zackary Friedman, Phoebe Friedman and Grayson Clark; step-grandchildren, Lakin Ward, Christopher Ward, Trevor, Zachary, Chaney. He was a retired Sgt. First Class in the United States Army, having served in the in Korea Conflict and in Vietnam. Charles B. Keohokapu Memorial services for Charles B. Keohokapu, 85, of Leesville, will be held Sunday, October 17, 2010 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville with the Pastor Mike Cook officiating. Charles was born on November 6, 1924 in Big Island, Hawaii. He passed away on October 2, 2010 in Alexandria. He is survived by his wife, Pauline Keohokapu; one sister Martha and husband, Stanley Castro of Hawaii; two stepdaughters, Deborah and husband, Glen Count of Lufkin, Texas and Cherri Peavey of Leesville; three step grandchildren; two step great grandchildren. October 18, 2010 Hettie R. Crescini Hettie R. Crescini of Anacoco passed from this life on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at her residence. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2010, at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Survivors include her daughter, Tina Miers Brown of Anacoco; son, Dempsey "Frank" Miers and his wife Gay of DeRidder; and stepson, Benjamin Joseph Crescini of Dallas, Texas; three grandchildren, Joshua Brown and his wife Kristin, Kandice Renee Brown and Matthew Schloss; three great grandchildren, Ethan Brown, Alyssa Brown and Natalee Schloss; siblings to include her brother, J. E. Sigler of DeRidder and two sisters, Vida Myers of San Antonio, Texas and June Knight and her husband Tom of Rosepine. Hettie was preceded in death by two husbands, Van F. Miers and Benjamin J. Crescini. Homer Lee Ferrington Memorial services will be held Wednesday, October 20, 2010 in Melancon Funeral Home, Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel, for Homer Lee Ferrington, 65, who was taken home to Jesus on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 5:22 a.m. at his residence in Carencro. Pastor David Baudoin of Crossroads Church will officiate at the services. Mr. Ferrington was a veteran of the military having proudly served his country in the U. S. Air Force, he spent four years active duty and was honorably discharged. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Phyllis Kersh Ferrington of Carencro; three daughters, Tammy Ferrington and her fiancé, Casey Honeycutt, of West Monroe, Jolyn Calhoun D'Angelo and her husband, Joe, of Houma and Susan Calhoun and her fiancé, Chad Romero, of Lafayette; two sons, Justin Ferrington of Carencro and Darren Green of Baton Rouge; 11 grandchildren, Taylor, Morgan, Colton, Brooke, Brittany, Jody, Erika, Blaize, Braxton, Brailynn and Jordan; four brothers, Sam Olen Kay, Jr. of Sugartown, Sam T. Harrison of Leesville, Charles R. Kay, Sr. of New Llano, and Sam D. Kay of Leesville; three sisters, Mona Bea Johnson of Galveston, Texas, Peggy Herrin of Ashland City, Tenn., and Linda Smith of Fla.; his special friends, Steve McMillan of Carencro, Marty Green, Randy Green and Bill Stanak all of Columbia, Miss.; his spiritual friend, Anna Domengeaux; his special companion, his dog, Macy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mecom Ferrington and the former Charlie Ruth Smith; his stepfather, Sam Olen Kay, Sr.; five brothers, Mickey Ferrington, Ronnie Kay, Donnie Kay, Flynn Kay, and Austin David Kay; one sister, Maudie Lee Kay. Ronald Dean Spencer Funeral services for Ronald Dean Spencer, 62, of Rosepine, will be held Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Interment will follow at Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Spencer passed away on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, in Rosepine. He was a Vietnam Veteran. He was preceded in death his father, William Curtis Spencer; his mother, Nora Belle Spencer; brothers, Clyde Spencer, James L. Spencer, Donald Spencer, Robert L. Spencer, Kenny Spencer and Radis Spencer; sisters, Glenna Bonnell, Sue Malville, and Phyllis Spencer. Survivors include his son, Jimmy Dee Spencer of Austin, Texas; his daughter, Nora and husband Leigh "Bubba" Fuselier of DeRidder; grandchildren, Gavin Bryce Fuselier and Lane Spencer Fuselier, both of DeRidder; brothers, Rudy Spencer of Tujunga, Calif. and Billy Spencer of Dinuba, Calif.; one sister, Barbara Davis of Brush, Colo. Melvin Wilson Funeral services for Melvin Wilson, 77, of Leesville, will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with the Rev. Dub Williams and Rev. Jerry Penfield officiating. Burial will follow in the Castor Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Melvin, the son of Charlie and Sophia Gunter Wilson, Sr., was born on December 11, 1932, in Leesville. He passed away on Friday, October 15, 2010 at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles Wilson, Jr. and sister, Vergie Wilson Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ada Marie Wilson of Leesville; sons, Wallace and wife, Vickie Wilson of Leesville and Al and wife, Renee Wilson of Leesville; sister, Donnis and husband, Mike Shirley of Bend, Ore.; grandchildren, Jeremy and wife, Lorrie Wilson of Wash., DC and Rodney and wife, Genevieve Wilson of Leesville and great grandson, William Wallace Wilson. October 20, 2010 Luther J. Horger Funeral services for Luther J. Horger, 64, of Leesville, will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Horger passed away on Monday, October 18, 2010 in his residence in Leesville October 22, 2010 Virgie Dee (Muse) Walters Funeral services for Sister Virgie Dee (Muse) Walters will be Friday, October 22, 2010 in Turkey Creek Faith Chapel with Reverend James Wesley and Sister Josephine Ashworth officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Island Cemetery, Simpson under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale. Sister Walters, 88, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 with her family near her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Murphy Walters; an infant daughter; four brothers, Plesant Muse, Elzie "Brown" Muse, Eli Muse and Preston Muse; five sisters, Arcola Thornton, Avis May, Alice Muse, Edith "Neeb" Brown and Lilly May. Those left to mourn her loss and cherish her memory include three sons, Elmer Lynn Walters and his wife, Geneva Ruth of Clifton, Elbert Russel (Gus) Walters and his wife, Alice F. of West Monroe and Haley James Walters and his wife, Tammy of Gulf Breeze, Fla; four daughters, Syble Nell Clark and her husband, Dwayne of Beaver, Evelyn Arlene Chaddrick and her husband, Herman of Turkey Creek, Myrtle Faye Hazelton and her husband, Ted of Turkey Creek and Mildred Dee Temple and her husband, Boyce Dale of Rayville; her very special friend, Josephine Ashworth; 24 grandchildren; 51 great grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren. October 25, 2010 Kermit Elwood Midkiff In the quietness of the dawning of a new day, the angels visited the home of Kermit Elwood Midkiff on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, taking him to be with his Lord. Kermit was born to the union of Ursula Cryer and P. Lonzie Midkiff on December 16, 1936 in Leesville and passed from this life at the age of 73. Kermit was a 32nd degree mason and a member of Dashiell Masonic Lodge #238 F&AM. Kermit was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Preceding him in death was his wife, Irma L. Pierce, his parents; sisters; Louise M. Cryer, Juanita (Shortie) M. Eaves, Evadean M. Baggett and brother; Donald R. Mid Kiff. Survivors include two daughters; Terri Jordan, husband Dr. Kenneth of Piney Flats Tenn. and Diane Tillman, husband Mike of Elizabethton; eight grandchildren, Jonathan Stout, wife Somer, Andrew and Jared Jordan, Mykah, Mykala, Zachary, and Heather Tillman all of Athens; Three great grandchildren Ethan, Caleb and Sarah Stout; one brother, L. Reid Midkiff; three sisters, Sudie Stephens, Jacklon Clement and Comalea (Bea) Smart all of Louisiana. Services for Kermit were held Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Stoney Creek Baptist Church with Dr. Kenneth Jordan, Rev. Richard Estep and Jonathan Stout officiating. Interment followed in the Blevins Cemetery with military honors provided by the American Legion Post #49. Services were entrusted to Tetric Funeral Home. David Neal Morrison Funeral services for David Neal Morrison, 74, will be held at First Baptist Church in DeRidder, Wednesday, October 27, 2010, with Reverend Lindsey Burns officiating. Burial will follow at Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. David was taken home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 24, 2010, at his residence in DeRidder. He was a veteran of the military having proudly served his country in the U. S. Army. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Jane Nolen Morrison of DeRidder; one son, Randy Morrison and wife Karen of Leesville; one daughter, Lindy Morrison Moore and husband Mike of Pagosa Springs, Colo.; one grandson, Chase Moore of Pagosa Springs, Colo. and one granddaughter, Whitney Morrison of Leesville; and devoted mother-in-law, Maurice Nolen Burton of DeRidder. David was preceded in death by his parents, Neal Morrison and Edith Simmons Morrison of Leesville. Molly Grace Redmond Funeral services for Molly Grace Redmond, 2, of Leesville, was held Monday, October 25, 2010 at Cooper Baptist Church with Rev. Edgar Evans officiating. Burial will follow in the Cooper Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Molly, the daughter of Lance and Mary Poarch Redmond was born October 29, 2007 in Alexandria. She passed away Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Molly is survived by her parents, Lance and Mary Redmond; grandparents Susan and Ronnie Mac Redmond of Leesville, Doris and Tim Walker of Alexandria and Rick and Barbara Poarch of Baytown, Texas. She is also survived by her aunts and uncles, Deuce and Amanda Redmond, Asher Redmond, Chad and Kasey Poarch, Candice and Richard Fountain, Tanner and Melissa Eppes, Amanda Poarch, Michael Wilson, Jessica and Jeremy Byles and Alexis Walker. October 26, 2010 Michael James Parrish Graveside services for Michael James Parrish will be held Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at Old Leesville Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Michael, the infant son of Matthew Parrish and Delaney Eve Borges, was born on October 22, 2010, in New Orleans. He passed away on October 23, 2010 at Oschner Medical Center in New Orleans. He was preceded in death by great grandparents Rosa and Carmello Borges and William and Betty Csikos. He is survived by his parents, Matthew Parrish and Delaney Borges both of Leesville; grandparents, Barbara A. Borges of New Llano, Hector L. Borges of New Llano and Earl and Paula Parrish of Leesville; great grandparents, Jack and Shirley Melton of Lakeland Ga. and Edgar and Jovainne Parrish of Lakeland, Ga; aunts and uncles, Joseph Parrish, Rebecca Parrish, Yozette Gaither, Suzette Persful, Annette Borges and Shawney Borges. October 27, 2010 Charline Fitts Curtis Funeral services for Charline Fitts Curtis, 84, of Hornbeck, will be held Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Hornbeck Bible Baptist Church with the Bro. Buddy Airhart officiating. Burial will follow in the Beech Grove Cemetery in Anacoco, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Charline, the daughter of Willie and Mary Terrell Duffell was born on July 6, 1926, in Fullerton. She passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at Dubuis Medical Center in Alexandria. She is preceded in death by her husbands, C.O. Fitts and W. E. Curtis; parents; and two brothers. She is survived by her son, Richard A. and Johanna Fitts of Destrehan; sister, Linda Duffell of Basile; grandchildren, Alanna and Chad Lee of Metarie and Richie Fitts of Destrahan. October 30, 2010 Ann Helen Volmer Churchman Ann Helen Volmer Churchman, 85, passed away peacefully Friday night, October 29, 2010, in Welsh, at the home of one of her daughters. Ann was born August 28, 1925, in Keyapaha, S. D. and was happily married to the late Clarence Richard Churchman for 58 years. Clarence and Ann were married in Sante Fe, N.M. Ann is survived by: six children and their spouses-Bill and Peggy Churchman of Rosepine, Janet Churchman and Greg Langlois of Baton Rouge, Jim and Sandra Churchman of Baton Rouge, Mary Churchman and Terry Greene of Olive Branch, Miss., Teresa Churchman and Keith Daniel of Welsh, and Joe and Tracey Churchman of Lake Charles; 19 grandchildren, many with spouses- Shannon Churchman and Brian "Dude" Breaux of Rosepine, Bryan and Kerri Churchman of Rosepine, Nikki Churchman and Ryan Gibson of Lecompte, Lauren Churchman and Matthew Courtland of Monroe, Erik Churchman of Rosepine, Kristen Langlois and Brian Johnson of Baton Rouge, Ryan Langlois of Baton Rouge, Michael and Suzane Churchman of Birmingham, Ala., Jason and Kaycie Churchman of Portage, Mich., Danny and Michelle Churchman of Cordova, Tenn., Terry Greene, Jr. of Memphis, Tenn., Michelle Greene of Memphis, Tenn., Jennifer Greene and John Michael Ledbetter of Jackson, Tenn., and Suzanne "Suzie," Mark, Matthew, and Kelly Daniel of Welsh; Tyler and Collin Churchman of Lake Charles; and 15 great-grandchildren- Kaity and Luke Breaux, Connor Churchman, Samantha and Kristin Johnson all of Rosepine; Patrick and Toran Gibson of Lecompte, Devyn, Alexandra and Austin of Baton Rouge; Jacob and Hope Churchman of Birmingham, Ala., Jackson Churchman of Portage, Mich., Jackson Foster of Mountain Home, Ark., and LillyAnn Greene of Memphis, Tenn.; and two additional great-grandchildren "on the way." Ann is also survived by her sister, Gretchen Volmer Lee of Hansville, Wash.; her brother, Carl John Volmer and wife, Diane, of West Richland, Wash.; sisters-in-law, Treva "Pat" Churchman Perry of Lake Charles, and Diana Churchman of Lake Charles; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Carl and Madeline Churchman of Lake Charles, and Fred and Nova Churchman of Baton Rouge. Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Richard Churchman; parents, Kathleen Bernice Kinney and Leo Henry Volmer of Richland, Wash.; father- in-law and mother-in-law, Joseph Lee and Hilda Woodward Churchman of Rosepine; brother, Quentin Leo Volmer, and sister-in-law, Susan Volmer of Seattle, Wash.; sister, Teresa Volmer Vowels, and brother-in-law, Lee Vowels of Richland, Wash.; brother-in-law, Bill Lee of Hansville, Wash.; brother-in-law, Joseph E. Churchman, Sr. and sister-in-law, Mary Dees Churchman of Lake Charles; brother-in-law, John Lee Churchman of Rosepine; and brother-in-law, L.A. "Zanny" Perry of Lake Charles. A rosary and scripture service led by Father Danny Torres will be recited. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Monday afternoon at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in DeRidder. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery, DeRidder. November 3, 2010 Honey G. Moore Bratcher Graveside services for Honey G. Moore Bratcher, 86, of New Llano, will be held Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Stephens Cemetery in Leesville with the Rev. Ray Blanchard officiating. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Honey, the daughter of Byron Franklin and Ovelia Ruth Coots Simmon was born on September 1, 1924 in Mansfield. She passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Jo Deane Silva and Lynda Kay Moore and granddaughters, Angel and Amanda Byrd. She is survived by her daughter, Lola and Robert Byrd of New Llano; brother, Marvin Ray Simmon of Patoka, Indiana and sisters, JoAnn Rhodes of Gibsland and Judy Coleson of Miss.; grandchildren Clayton Byrd and Rhondia Louvier and great grandchild, Terry Lynn Brookshire, Jr. Herman Johnson Herman Johnson, 66, of Livingston, Texas passed away November 2, 2010 in Livingston. Services will be held Friday November 5, 2010 at Marlow Baptist Church Cravens, with Reverend Hardy Estes officiating. Burial will follow in Marlow Cemetery under the direction of Heritage Rowe Funeral Home Leesville. Herman is survived by a brother, Murray W. Johnson, of Cravens; sisters, Wanda Cooley and Janie Sue Wingate of Leesville. Sudie Cluney Rhodes Sudie Cluney Rhodes passed from this life on Monday, November 1, 2010 in Leesville. Ministers will be the Revs. Wayne LaCaze, W.T. Shelton and Huey Haymon. Burial will be at Laurel Hill Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. Survivors include two sons, Johnny Rhodes and wife Martha of Leesville and Russell Rhodes and wife Judy of Hineston; three brothers, Leo Liles of Anacoco, Ronald Liles of Jena and Dewey Liles of Rosepine; sister, Mary Beth Williams of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren, Russell "Jr." of Bossier, Sharon Reno of Simpson, John Clinton of Vietnam, Erin Caudel of Leesville, Missy Hillman of Hicks and Brian Herrington of LaCamp; nine great grandchildren, Chelsa, Celine, Keith, Kevin, Kyle, Caleb, Kaden, Gavin and Rylan. Sudie is preceded in death by her husband Ira D. Rhodes; mother and father, Lizzie Allen Cluney and John Calvin Cluney; son, Keith R. Rhodes; sisters, Francis Bassett, Catherine Slaydon, Mildred Wisenberger and Helen Haymon. November 5, 2010 Billie Reid Smith Welch Funeral services for Billie Reid Smith Welch, of LaCamp, will be held Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Flactor Baptist Church in Hicks with Bro. Huey Haymon and Bro. Scott Burns officiating. Burial will follow in the Ebenezer Cemetery in Hicks under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Billie Reid Smith Welch was born May 10, 1940, to Coomie and Shirley Griffin Smith. She passed away November 3, 2010, at the age of 70. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Tana and Henry Thibodeaux of LaCamp; one grandson Allen Thibodeaux of LaCamp; four sisters, Judy Dewitt of Hicks, Liz Smith of Pineville, Marna Boswell and Missy Squyres both of LaCamp; six brothers, Larry Smith, Eddie Smith and Rusty Smith all of Hineston, Joe Smith of LaCamp, John Smith and Wilmer Smith both of Leander. November 8, 2010 Cynthia Jean Rondina Maines Funeral services for Cynthia Jean Rondina Maines, 67, of Leesville, will be held Monday, November 8, 2010 at Bayou Scie Methodist Church in Sabine Parish with Rev. Richard Hooton officiating. Burial will follow in the Bayou Scie Cemetery in Sabine Parish, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Cynthia, the daughter of Albert Anthony and Mable Lottie Farr Rondina was born on July 29, 1943 in Providence, R.I. She passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at her residence in Leesville. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Ronald Maines of Leesville; sons, Timothy Lane Maines of Huntsville, Tenn. and Kevin and Cheri Maines of Leesville; daughters, Jennifer and Sidney Lee of Randleman, N.C. and Debra Lyn and Audy Byrd of Huntsville, Tenn.; brothers, Steve Rondina of Leesville and Albert Rondina of R.I.; nine grandchildren, Charles Lynn Neal, Amanda Kay Ebarb, Tabatha Dannielle Crider, Byron Audy Byrd, Stefanie Amber Witt, Ronny Lynn Maines, Baylee Cheyenne Maines, Skylar Kristyna Maines and Drake Maines; six great grandchildren. November 10, 2010 Charles Thomas Grant Charles Thomas Grant, Jr. 56, of Leesville, passed away Monday, November 8, 2010 in Leesville. Funeral services are Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Pentecostal Worship Center in DeRidder, with the Rev. Tommy Magee and Bro. Alvin Glaze officiating. Interment will follow at Lewis New Cypress Cemetery in DeRidder. Survivors include his wife, Charlene Bailey Grant of Leesville; sons Charles Thomas Grant, III and wife Inga of Rosepine, Aaron Thomas Grant and wife Christi of DeRidder and Lance Thomas Grant of Leesville; his mother Opal Phillips Grant of New Bern, N.C.; brothers Ernest Grant, Kennent Grant and William Grant all of New Bern, N.C; sisters Faye McKnown, Wanda Jones, Shirley Todd, Susie Billings, Debbie Warren, all of New Bern, N.C. and Brenda Mixon of Walterboro, S.C.; and three grandchildren Shelby Grant, Chandler Grant and Melanie Grant. He was preceded in death by his father Charles Thomas Grant, Sr. and his brother Thomas Eugene Grant, Sr. Services are conducted by Myers Colonial Funeral Home. November 11, 2010 Juanita Blanchard Juanita Blanchard, 57, of Leesville passed away November 10, 2010 in Houma. Services are entrusted to Heritage Rowe Funeral Home Leesville, and will be held Friday November 12, 2010 in the Chapel of Heritage Rowe Funeral Home with Bro. Christian officiating. Those left to cherish her memories include her mother, Pauline Procell; companion, John Prejean; sons, Marshall Paddie (Mary), Joseph Watson (Roseine), Robert Blanchard Jr. (Stephanie), Eric Blanchard (Paula); daughters, Minnie Watson (Jerry), Patsy Midkiff (Joshua), Angela Rivers (Tommy), Erica Blanchard (Shawn), Ashley Prejean (Delmar), Jessica Prejean; stepchildren, Joseph Menard, John Menard, Vickie Menard; brothers, Harvey Joe Paddie (Wanda), Larry Paddie (Glenda), Monroe Paddie (Ann); sisters, Debra Lodrigue (Howard), Bonnie Johnson; 32 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Juanita is preceded in death by her father Monroe Paddie, brothers Alvin and Dallas Ray Paddie. November 12, 2010 Charles Arnold Krumholtz Charles Arnold Krumholtz, 88, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 8. A retired veteran of the U.S. Army, Mr. Krumholtz served his country for 25 years during WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Charles was a Freemason, a clown for the Shriners for many years. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Georgia Marzell Krumholtz; daughter, Charla Netz and her husband, Richard of Burkville, Texas; son, Thomas Krumholtz and his wife, Debora of San Marcos, Texas; daughter, Donna Birnbaum and her husband, Mark of San Marcos, Texas; sisters, Vicky Chastain of Indiana and Dolores Osborne of Virginia; brother, Donald Krumholtz of Maryland; 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. The funeral service will be held Friday, November 12, at the Thomason Funeral Home in San Marcos, Texas. Interment with military honors will take place at the Good Hope Cemetery, Anacoco. November 16, 2010 Joseph B. Allen Joseph B. Allen, 72, of Francesville, Ind. died November 12, 2010 at St. Elizabeth East Hospital in Lafayette, Ind. He was born on January 12, 1938 in Washington Court House, Ohio to Joseph and Ida M. Rayburn Allen. Joe married Lucille Craft in October 1960 in Louisiana. She died in January 1993. He married Jackie Reiland in June 1977 in Minnesota. She died in February 2010. Joe was a first sergeant in the U.S. Army. He entered the service in 1957 and retired in 1977. Funeral services will be held at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville, Ind., Thursday, November 18, 2010. Military services will be held at the funeral home following services. Joseph will be buried with his wife Jacquelyn in the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. Survivors include: Cherie Lynn Allen, of DeRidder, daughter; Richard L. Allen, of Slagle, son; Crystal Lucille Allen, Slagle, granddaughter; Ida M. Rayburn Allen , mother; Darrell Eugene (Sue) Allen, of Francesville, Ind., brother and sister-in-law. Preceded in death by: Joseph Allen , father; Meryl Lucille Craft Allen , first wife; Jacquelyn Lee Reiland , second wife; Russell Dale Allen , brother. Leonard Evans On Saturday, November 13, 2010 , Leonard Evans joined the other quartets and piano players around the heavenly throne. He departed this earth at the age of 49. Leonard was born in Alexandria, but grew up as a Air Force and preacher's kid. Services were held on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in the Toro Community of Sabine Parish with his dad, Jimmy Evans Sr., and nephew, Jimmy Evans III, officiating. Burial followed in the Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Leonard is survived by his parents: Rev. Jimmy Evans Sr. and mother Sharon Evans of Leesville; one daughter, Brittney Evans of Jena; two brothers and sisters-in-Law: Rev. Edgar Evans and wife Alycia of Pickering and Jimmy Evans Jr. and wife Rebecca Ann of Ft. Eustis, Va.; one sister: FeLisha Diane Evans of Anacoco; family, friends, caregivers; and sister and brother by choice: Debbie and E.W. McDaniel of Negreet; two grandchildren. Lucy Toni Gutman 1936 - 2010 Lucy Toni Gutman, 74, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2010. Lucy was born in Philadelphia, Pa. to Milton and Clarissa Gutman. Lucy is survived by her two children, Lauren (Gary) and James, and her four grandchildren, Jeffrey, Andrew, Natalia and Max. Latonya Yvette Aikens Littles Funeral services for Latonya Yvette Aikens Littles, 48, of Leesville, will be held Thursday, November 18, 2010 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with the Pastor (Dr.) Alfred Booker, Sr. officiating. Latonya, the daughter of Edward and Patsy Aikens, was born on October 20, 1962, in Trenton, N.J. She passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 in Leesville. She is survived by her husband, Tyrone of Pocono, Pa.; son, Percy of LaGrange, Ken.; two daughters, LaShonda and Jasmine; grandson, JQavion; mother and step-father Patsy and Claud Freeman all of New Llano; two brothers, Tim (Laura) Aikens of Valdosta, Ga. and Glenn Aikens of Doha, Qatar; her favorite aunt Joyce Douglas of Glen Burnie, Md. Emilia Maddox Funeral services for Emilia Maddox, 46, of New Llano, were held Tuesday, Nov., 16, 2010 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with the Rev. Kenney Laird officiating. Burial followed in Marlow Cemetery in Cravens, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Emilia, the daughter of Dalmon and Shelby Jean Barker Deason, was born on September 21, 1964, in DeRidder. She passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at her residence in New Llano. She was preceded in death by her parents and son Joshua Maddox. She is survived by her husband, William Ray Waddle of New Llano; sons, Chad Maddox of Anacoco and Damien Maddox of Anacoco; and grandchildren, Tabaitha Maddox, Erica Maddox and Moranda Maddox. Willie Emerson Parker Funeral services for Willie Emerson Parker, 96, of Leesville, will be held Friday, Nov. 19, 2010 at Pine Hill Baptist Church in Leesville with the Rev. E.J. Bradshaw and Rev. Tri Evans officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Willie, the son of Samuel Tomas and Martha Eliza Phillips Parker, was born on Oct. 8, 1914, in Leesville. He passed away on Monday, Nov. 15, 2010 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Carolyn Sue Porter; and daughter-in-law, Wanda Sue Parker. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty Parker of Leesville; children, Willie Dale Parker, Cheryl Diane Sheppard, James David Parker, Terry Lynn Parker, Dennis Lee Parker, Roy Neal Parker and Elizabeth Ann Creasey all of Leesville; 21 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. November 20, 2010 Kathleen Brumley Hamlin Services for Kathleen Brumley Hamlin will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2010 in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with Rev. Robert Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Kathleen 68, was a born in Flora, Ill. but grew up in the Pickering area. Preceding her in death was her husband; her father; A. B. Brumley; two brothers; four grandchildren; Corey, Sarah, Haley and Travis Velazquez all of Beaverton, Ore; and her mother; Jewel Goins Brumley of Leesville. She is survived by: daughter; Anna Marie Velazquez of Beaverton, Ore.; two brothers: James E. Brumley of Haughton; and Kenneth R. Brumley and wife Betty of Keithville; one sister; Sharon Brumley Jean and husband Don of Leesville; two sisters- in-law: Doris Wilson Brumley; and Saundra Wilson Brumley. Tommy Louis Tyrrell Tommy Louis Tyrrell, 79, peacefully departed this life on November 20, 2010 at Minden Medical Center. Mr. Tyrrell was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Elzora Tyrrell, his wife Delma Ingalls Tyrrell, his siblings, Frank M. Tyrrell, Robert Tyrrell and Emma Hestand, as well as his beloved granddaughter, Kristin Jones. Those left to cherish his memory include his children Col. Tom Tyrrell Jr., Cheryl Jarrell and Terri Tyrrell; and his grandchildren Gene Hawkins, Jonathan Tyrrell, Kenneth Tyrrell, Chelsea Wilson and Laura Tyrrell. He also leaves behind a brother, Jerry Tyrrell; a great nephew, Anthony Ingalls; and a dear cousin, Rose Ingalls of Leesville. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 22 at Laurel Hill Baptist Church in Leesville. Mr. Tyrrell was born March 30, 1931 in Chickasha, Okla. Tommy served in the Air Force from 1950 to 1952, during which time he met and married his wife of 57 years, Mrs. Delma Pearl Ingalls Tyrrell. November 30, 2010 Michael Paul Brumfield A memorial service will be held at Saint Michael's Catholic Church in Leesville, on Saturday, December 4, 2010 in honor of Michael Paul Brumfield. After being diagnosed with leukemia in March of 2009, Michael lost his battle and left this earth on Friday, November 26, 2010 surrounded by his family. A reception will follow in Saint Michael's Center located behind the church. Michael was born in DeRidder on September 18, 1979. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Paula "Pearl" Melson, Benjamin Steele Melson, and his paternal grandfather Robert E. "Bob" Brumfield. He is survived by his two children Naomi Cuccio Brumfield and Nathaniel Cuccio Brumfield, his girlfriend Jennifer Cuccio, his parents Ricky P. Brumfield and Charlotte Brumfield, one brother Chad Trotti and his wife Denise Trotti, his niece Madison Trotti and nephew Matthew Trotti. Michael is also survived by his paternal grandmother Ruth Anna Peavy Brumfield. Bruce Wiley Despino Funeral services for Bruce Wiley Despino, 57, of Boyce will be held Thursday, December 2, 2010 at First Baptist Church in Dry Prong, with the Rev. Lloyd Whitman officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Bruce, the son of John Henry and Johnnie Ruth Williams Despino was born on August 1, 1953, in Newport, Va. He passed away on Friday, November 26, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Despino; children, Melissa Ann Despino, Shelly Sturn, Cody Richardson and Brandon Richardson; parents, John and Johnnie Despino; brother, Andre Dale Despino; sisters, Becky Foster and Gail Johnson; and grandchildren, Taylor Sturn, Bailey Richardson and Payton Richardson. Billie E. Dowden Funeral services for Billie E. Dowden, 77, of Hornbeck will be held at Thursday, December 2, 2010 at Gum Springs Baptist Church in Hornbeck with Bro. Doug Hilton and Bro. Nickey Hilton officiating. Burial will follow in the Gum Springs Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Billie, the son of Jiles Joseph and Inez West Dowden was born on July 4, 1933, in Hornbeck. He passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his father, Jiles Joseph Dowden and brothers, Bobby and Glen Dowden. He is survived by his wife, Frances Dowden of Hornbeck; son, Steven Dowden of Florien; daughters, Brenda and Doug Hilton of Hornbeck and Rita and Nickey Hilton of Hornbeck; mother, Inez West Dowden of Hornbeck; brother, Charles Dowden of Hornbeck; sisters, Mablene Kelly of Bethany and Joy Hyatt of Hornbeck; grandchildren, Jason and Jeanette Hilton, Amy and Michael Lightsey, Jeremy and Lindsay Hilton, Jacob and Kaci Hilton, Aaron and Ashley Dowden and Whitley and Blake Bowling and great grandchildren, Joey Hilton, Ryleigh Hilton, Noah Lightsey, Gavin Lightsey, Madison Dowden, Madex Dowden and Ace Bowling. Roy T. Hallman Funeral services for Roy T. Hallman will be held on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with the Revs. E.J. Bradshaw, Scott Burns and Mike Rhame officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery Leesville under direction of Hixson Leesville. Mr. Hallman, 86, was a native of North Carolina but had lived most of his life in the Leesville area. He was a WWII Veteran having served in North Africa. During his training at Ft. Polk he met his wife of 68 years while ordering a soda pop at Phoenix Drug store in Leesville. Preceded him in death were his parents Smith Hallman and Fannie Lindsey Hallman and son, Kenneth Hallman. Survivors are his wife, Cordy Hallman of Leesville; one daughter, Nina Boyd of Leesville; grandchildren, Joe "Dinky" Boyd and wife Cathy, Kenneth and Henry Hallman; great grandchildren, Michael and Sara Boyd and 3 other great grandchildren; daughter by heart, Sue Hext and husband Jr. of Leesville. December 2, 2010 Cordy S. Hallman Funeral services for Cordy S. Hallman will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2010 in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with the Revs. E.J. Bradshaw, Scott Burns and Mike Rhame officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery Leesville under direction of Hixson Leesville. Mrs. Hallman, 84, had lived her life in the Leesville area. While working at the Phoenix Drug Store, she served a young soldier a soda pop. That young man, Roy Hallman, later became her husband of 68 years. She now joins him five days after his death in their new heavenly home. Preceding her in death was her husband Roy Hallman; son, Kenneth Hallman; and parents Henry and Eva Scoggins. Survivors are one daughter, Nina Boyd of Leesville; grandchildren, Joe "Dinky" Boyd and wife Cathy of Slagle, Kenneth and Henry Hallman; great grandchildren, Michael and Sara Boyd of Slagle, and three other great grandchildren; daughter by heart, Sue and husband Jr. Hext of Leesville; one sister Audrey "Teat" Lawson of Bridgecity, Texas. John Ambers Killian III Memorial services for John Ambers Killian III will be held Friday, December 3, 2010 ,at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. John Ambers Killian III, 43, of Leesville, was born Nov. 17, 1967 in Frankfort, Germany, and passed away Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010, in Dallas, Texas. After graduating from Leesville High School, Killian joined the Army. Killian was preceded in death by his parents, John Killian II and Shirley Jones Killian. Killian is survived by his children John Killian IV, Devin and Emily Killian, all of Newburgh, Ind.; wife, Imee Killian of Atlanta, Ga.; step-daughter, Martina Razo and sister DeAnna Dowden of Leesville. Timothy "Tim" L. Sneler Memorial services for Timothy "Tim" L. Sneler, 51, of Houston, Texas, will be held Friday, December 3, 2010, at Sterling Wood Church in Houston, Texas, with Bro. Dale Jones and Bro. Bobby Powell officiating. Tim, the son of Francis "Babe" and Jerry Dowden Sneler, was born on October 5, 1959, in Pittsburgh, Penn. He passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2010, in Houston, Texas, after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Francis "Babe" A. Sneler and his mother-in-law, Ruth Reeves. He is survived by his wife, Terry Reeves Sneler and his son, Joseph "Joey" Scott Sneler of Houston, Texas; mother, Jerry Dowden Sneler of Leesville; sisters, Ann and Rick Hursell of Fairfield, Ohio, Denise and Danny White of Anacoco, and Shelly and Randy Lowe of Lawton, Okla.; nieces and nephews, Derek Jackson, Nikki Hursell and Frank Flynn, Alisa Dowden and Arvin Vielman, Nathan Hursell, Bucky Dowden, Cole White, and Deaven Lowe; great nephews and niece, Chandler, Corey, and Carson Flynn, Isabella and David Houston Vielman; father and mother-in-law Muriel and Glynnara Reeves. December 6, 2010 Sgt. (ret.) Williard Davis Services for Sgt. (ret.) Williard Davis of New Llano will be held on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with the Revs. W.T. Shelton and Gary Bankson officiating. Burial with full military rites will follow in the Stephens Cemetery near New Llano. Sgt. Davis served 20 years in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam veteran; he served three tours of duty. Preceding him in death were his parents and brothers. Survivors are his wife of 40 years. Billie Sermons Davis of Rosepine; daughter and son-in-law: Donna and Bobby Pruitt of Rosepine; son and daughter-in-law: Randy and Karen Cox of New Llano; granddaughters: Savannah and husband Steven Thomas of Rosepine and Courtney Cox of New Llano; brother and sister-in-law: William and Golda Sue Davis of Williamsburg, Ky.; sisters: Geneva Stephens of Williamsburg, Ky., Angeline Clark and husband Harold of Stearn, Ky., and Louise Clark of Williamsburg, Ky. Col. Norman Aaron Keith Funeral services for Col. Norman Aaron Keith, U.S. Army, retired, will be held Tuesday, December 7, 2010 in the St. Michael Catholic Church in Leesville. A graveside service will be held at a later date in Piggott, Ark. Col. Keith was born in Piggott, Ark. to Richard and Bennie Keith on November 21, 1930. Retired after 26 years of service in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Richard Keith and his sister, Mary Keith Craft. Mr. Keith is survived by his wife Elsie Keith; his sons: Steven and wife Rhonda, and Mark and wife Sondra; five grandsons, and two great granddaughters. Alma Maud Williams Mims Alma Maud Williams Mims, 91, died peacefully in her sleep on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2010 in Winterville, Ga. Alma was born on July 16, 1919 in Vernon Parish to Augustus Clem Williams and Mary Augusta Graham. She graduated from Normal State College (NSU Natchitoches) with a B.A. degree in Home Economics Education. It was there she met her husband to be, John J. Mims. They were married on September 27, 1940. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, John J. Mims; her parents and brother James E. (Buddy) Williams. She is survived by her son, Charles Mims (Sandy) of Athens,Ga.; daughter, Donna Cespiva (Wayne) of Lake Charles, and sister, Margaret Wolgemuth of Monroe; six grandchildren, David Mims of San Francisco, Calif., Shelly Martin (J.R.) of Rainbow City, Ala., Julie Hunter (Scott) of Cumming, Ga., Melissa Gaskin (Byron) of Lake Charles, Jennifer Humble (Sean) of Katy, Texas, John Guidroz of Lake Charles; eight great grandchildren, Grant and Paige Martin, Tate, Knox and Rhett Hunter, Mia and Maggie Gaskin and Kyle Humble. Details of a memorial service and burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville will be announced at a later date. Rosie Lee Smith Funeral services for Rosie Lee Smith, 97, of Leesville, will be held Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at New Willow Baptist Church in Leesville with the Rev. Harrison Fields officiating. Burial will follow in the New Leesville Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Rosie, the daughter of Simon and Lena Manson was born on June 25, 1913, in Leesville. She passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2010 at Leesville. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lonnie Smith; son Lonnie Junior; five brothers; and four sisters. She leaves to cherish her loving memory, nieces and nephews Willie Johnson and Roberta Smith both of Leesville, Rosie Lee Shine of Shreveport, Gertrude Harris of Chicago, Ill., Brady Manson and Terry Joe Hicks both of Newton, Texas, Ann Jewell Allen of Portland, Ore., Vera Hollingsworth, Robert Lee Manson, and Mary Ann Thomas all of San Francisco, Calif.; sister-in-law, Mamie D. Manson of Oakland, Calif. December 7, 2010 Rachel Bean Funeral services for Rachel Bean, 68, of Anacoco, will be held at Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with the Rev. Kenneth Baggs and Rev. Walter Dixon officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Rachel, the daughter of William and Elizabeth Evans Miers was born on January 6, 1942, in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. She passed away on December 5, 2010 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Huey Bean and parents, W. L. and Lizze Miers. She is survived by her, son, Bruce and Renee Bean of Anacoco; daughter, Ellen and Kenny Baggs, Jr. of Hornbeck; brother, Bruce and Carolyn Miers of Toro; children by love, Robert and Stacey Laughlin; grandchildren, C.J. Baggs, R.T. Laughlin, Jessica Brooks and Clinton Brooks and great grandchild, Randi Brooks. December 8, 2010 Johnnye Mae Ingalls Arnold On Monday, December 6, 2010, Mrs. Johnnye Mae Ingalls Arnold slipped the bindings of this earthly realm and joined her late husband, Lollie Arnold, and a host of family and friends in their celestial home with her Lord and Savior and the Heavenly Father. Ms. Johnnye was born September 19, 1912 in Stille. Preceding her in passage from this earthly realm include her parents, Francis Marion and Mary Catherine Boyd Ingalls; her husband, Lollie Arnold; brothers Charles M., Francis "Andy", George W., James McKinley, and Earl Ingalls; one sister, Emma Ingalls Hughes; and nephews A. D. Delrie and Jerry Simmons. Aunt Johnnye's memory will also be closely held by her nephew, the son she never had, James Earl Ingalls, and nieces Sally Ann Ingalls Nelson, Barbara Simmons, her loving caretaker, friend, and next-door neighbor, plus Rosemarie Ingalls who was always by her side through life like a daughter; also her grandson Jerry Earl Ingalls. Homegoing services will be held Wednesday December 8, 2010 in the Comrade Baptist Church, in Temple, with Rev. Terry Ward and Lou Gordon officiating. Interment will be in Fellowship Cemetery, Hineston, where her final resting place will be beside her beloved husband, Lollie. December 9, 2010 Don Wood Funeral services for Don Wood, 58, of Leesville, will be held at Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Greater Bethel AME Church in Leesville with the Rev. Joe Green officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Don, the son of Orland and Mattie Woods Wood, was born on December 28, 1951, in Leesville. He passed away on Monday, December 6, 2010 in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Evelyn Wood and brothers, Orland Beal Jr. and Howard Wood. He is survived by his wife, Willie Paul Wood of Leesville; stepchildren, Daniel Lewis of Leesville, Latasha Lewis of Natchitoches, Cedric Lewis of Leesville and Will Lewis of Kinder; brothers, Milton Wood of Leesville, Cecil Wood of Hinesville, Ga., Bruce Wood of Hinesville, Ga. and Matthew Wood of Leesville; sisters, Geraldine Hollins of Arkansas City, Kan., Mavis Wood of Arkansas City, Kan., Julia King of Leesville and Nora Carter of Hinesville, Ga.; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; aunts, Thelma and "L.B." Collins of Leesville and Gaddie Manson of Ft. Worth, Texas; uncle, Hardy Woods of Longview, Texas. December 10, 2010 Rachel Ophelia Newman Owsley Memorial services for Rachel Ophelia Newman Owsley of Leesville, will be held Saturday, December 11 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Rachel, the daughter of Hillie and Geneva Skillman Newman, was born on February 25, 1938 in Augusta, Ga. She passed away on Tuesday, December 7 at her residence in Leesville. She is survived by her sons, W. A. Carter, Jr. of Grand Prairie, Texas, first Lt. John Maurice Owsley of Leesville and Lester Owsley of Leesville; daughter, Carole Cary of El Dorado Springs, Mo.; brothers, Jerry Newman of North Augusta, S.C. and Morgan Lankford of Augusta, Ga.; sister, Joyce Jacobs of Quitman, Miss.; grandchildren, Jason Burns, Christin Carter, Keagan Owsley, Ashley Landrum and Jeremy Landrum; and great grandchildren Jonathan Brister and Morgan Carter. December 13, 2010 Anderson Cherry Funeral services for Brother Anderson Cherry, 86, will be Monday, December 13, 2010, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Leesville. Burial will follow at Leesville Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Brother Anderson Cherry was born on December 21, 1923 in Mangham, to the late Otis D. Cherry and Celia A. Ishop. Brother Cherry was one of three children. One sister, Gertrude Ishop, preceded him in death. After completing school, he joined the U.S. Army, serving his country both state side and abroad. He married the late Sister Silver Lee Cherry on February 7, 1952. They were married 49 years. He departed his earthly journey on Wednesday December 8, 2010 at The Woodlands Healthcare Center in Leesville. Brother Cherry leaves to cherish his memories one loving daughter, Sue Hopkins of Junction City, Kansas; one son-in-law, Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Nathaniel Hopkins of Junction City; two granddaughters, Secunda (Ronnie) Hopkins-Brown of Junction City and Natika Hopkins of Salisbury, Md.; one sister, Ruth Harris of Monroe; one godson, Douglas L. Brown of Austin, Texas; one son in Christ, Jonathan Moore of Leesville; and two great grandchildren. John Edward Cryer Funeral services for John Edward Cryer, 70, of Leesville, will be held Sunday, December 12, 2010 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Monsignor Salvatord Collota and Rev. Wallace Palmer officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville. The services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Edward, the son of J.T. and Thelma Thornton Cryer, was born July 23, 1940 in Leesville. He graduated from Leesville High School in 1958, and on April 23, 1960 he married his high school sweetheart, Annie Rose Wilson. Edward was preceded in death by his parents, J.T. and Thelma Cryer, and his mother and father-in-law Connell and Angelina Wilson. Mr. Cryer is survived by his wife, Annie Rose Cryer of Leesville; his children, Charles and Kristie Cryer of Natchitoches, Johnny and Susan Cryer and Joseph "Bo" and Cheri Cryer, all of Leesville; 12 grandchildren; one brother, Elmo Cryer of Seiper; brothers and sisters by love and marriage, Bill and Florence Endris of Leesville and Charles and Nancy Wilson of Hahnville; his aunts, Odessa Haymon of Leesville and Ruby Thornton of DeRidder; and his uncle, Paulis Thornton of Tyler, Texas. Gilbert E. Gunter Funeral services for Gilbert E. "Big T" Gunter, 53, of Leesville, will be held Monday, December 13, 2010, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with the Rev. J. R. Dowden officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Island Cemetery in Pickering, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Gilbert, the son of David and Susie Rowzee Gunter, was born on May 19, 1957, in Leesville. He passed away on Friday, December 10, at his residence in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Justin Jones. He is survived by his daughters, Nisey and Mike Burge and Kasha and Hank Jones, all of DeRidder; brother, Randy and Joyce Gunter; nephew, Randall Gunter, all of Leesville; and grandchildren, Ashley Jones, James "Boo" Burge, Jody Jones, Lexie Jones and Lori Burge. December 14, 2010 Vivian Belinda Brooks Hernandez Vivian Belinda Brooks Hernandez was born August 1, 1956 in Lake Charles, and went to heaven on Friday, December 10, 2010 in her earthly home in Leesville. Until we hold you again, memorial services will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at the graveside in the Heritage- Rowe Memorial Cemetery in Leesville. Sadly missed by your family, life partner Jimmy Hernandez; daughter, Miranda Hernandez of Leesville; father, John Robert Brooks of Leesville; brothers, Tommy Brooks, Johnny Brooks of Leesville and Randy Brooks of DeQuincy; and grandchildren, Daisy Portz, Haven, Bryce, Blake Ledet, Shayley Quattlebaum and Caden Cooley. Meeting her in heaven will be her sons, John and Dustin Pearson; daughter, Candy Hernandez and mother, Daisy Brooks. December 15, 2010 Billy Koenck Billy Koenck, 57, died Monday, December 13, 2010 at Wake Medical Center. He was born in Martin County, MN the son of the late William Charles Koenck and Annie Bell Chamblee Koenck. He is survived by his mother, Annie Bell Chamblee of Youngsville; sister, Diane Koenck of Kittrell; brother, Chuck Koenck of Youngsville; half-brother, Edwin Koenck of Leesville; nieces, Amanda and Clerc Koenck, nephews Jonathan, Edwin and Aaron Koenck. A private family memorial service will be conducted at a later date. A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Wake Forest, NC. Laura Sagebiel Oakes Laura Sagebiel Oakes, 96, of Leesville, died peacefully on Tuesday December 14, 2010, following a brief illness, at her daughter's home in Leesville. Survivors are one daughter, Madelynn Oakes Stephen (husband, Stephen P. Stephen), of Leesville, and one son, Carter Harvey Oakes (wife, Kay) of Fredrick, Okla.; one sister Margaret Sagebiel Harber, of Austin, Texas; one sister-in-law, Billie Oakes of DeRidder; four grandchildren, Jon David Stephen, Randal Dewayne Oakes, Harvey Scott Stephen, Cynthia Denise Oakes Robb; and six great grandchildren: Amber Renee Oakes, Jenna Sue Oakes, Elliott Patrick Stephen, Ava Kathryn Stephen, Cy Edward Stephen and Mia Emily Robb. Mrs. Oakes was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years Harvey Oakes (1975) and four brothers, Charley, Clem, Alvin, Theo and three sisters Emily West, Ruth Lang and Clara Fish. Funeral services will be held, Saturday, December 18, 2010 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Leesville with Pastor Gary Archbold officiating. Burial will follow at the Pine Island (Pickering) Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Michael Wayne Thompson Funeral services for Michael Wayne Thompson will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at the Galilee Baptist Church with the Revs. George Jeane, Donnie Paul Lewing and Roger Jeane. Burial to follow in the Evans Cemetery in Evans, under the care of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Michael, 41, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 in Lake Charles. He was born in Merryville. Survivors are his wife of 15 years, Jane Thompson of Evans; daughters, Angie Watson of Florien and Michelle Watson of Burkville, Texas; grandson, Brayden Watson; parents, Tommy and Lana Thompson Sr. of Ashland, Ky.; brothers, Tommy and Kristina Thompson Jr. of Ashland, Ky., Keith and Kelly Thompson of Golden Meadows, Chris and Jenny Thompson of Ashland, Ky.; sisters, Kathy Thompson of Ashland, Ky. and Lacey and Aaron Holley of Ashland, Ky.; grandmother, Gwen Willis of Evans. December 18, 2010 Helen Foshee Jarrell Fontenot Helen Foshee Jarrell Fontenot, 71, of Rosepine passed away Friday, December 17, 2010. Funeral services will be Monday, December 20, 2010 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder with Bro. Robert Foshee and Bro. Gary Pontiff officiating. Interment will follow at Rosepine Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, James Byron "Jimmy" Fontenot of Rosepine; two brothers, James Durwood Foshee of ElCentro, Calif. and Keith Foshee of Coventry, R.I.; four sisters, Faye Cockrell of Rosepine, Winnie Eaves of DeRidder, Doris Hickman of Rosepine and Jo Lynn Lucas of Rosepine; and special niece, Sharon Chevalier of Rosepine. Helen is preceded in death by her parents, William and Josie Foshee; first husband, Rev. T.J. Jarrell; two sisters, Bennie Zimmerman and June Hill; and three brothers, Norman, Kenneth and Owen Foshee. December 20, 2010 Margie Marie Bridges Funeral services for Margie Marie Bridges, 69, of Hornbeck, will be held at Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Hornbeck. Burial will follow in Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Margie, the daughter of James Leon and Letha Jane Brown Pridgen was born on May 28, 1941, in Hornbeck. She passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2010 at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. She is survived by her husband, Charles Bridges of Hornbeck; daughter, Shelia Chapman of England; grandsons, William "Jay" Edward Self Jr., of Hornbeck, and Adam Chapman of England; granddaughter, Patricia "Trish" Marie Glorioso of Leesville; nephews, Garry Pridgen of Anacoco and Larry Pridgen of Hornbeck; niece, Kim Pridgen of Anacoco; cousin, Kenneth Brown of Hornbeck. Hubert Gardiner, Jr. Funeral services for Hubert Gardiner, Jr. "Dog", 59, of Leesville, will be held at noon on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Ellen Burr Baptist Church in Leesville with the Rev. Derrick Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Hubert, the son of Hubert and Savannah Bouxie Gardiner was born on June 16, 1951, in Lafayette. He passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at the University Medical Center in Lafayette, after a long illness; he fought a good fight. He is survived by his children, Nellie of Wichita Falls, Texas; Rick of Port Barrie and Little Savannah of Dallas, Texas; mother, Savannah Gardiner of Leesville; brothers, William and Maurice Gardiner, both of Leesville; sister, Elizabeth Gardiner Washington of Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Hubert Gardiner, Sr., and sister, Sally Gardiner Green. Annie B. Roberts Jopling Lewis Annie B. Roberts Jopling Lewis, 81, of DeRidder, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2010 in DeRidder. Services for Ms. Lewis will be held today, Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Interment will be at Pine Hill Cemetery with Bro. Jim Miers as minister. Survivors for Ms. Lewis are sons, Randy and Chris Jopling of Merryville and Wade Jopling of DeRidder; daughter, Gayla and Jedd Johnson of Port Allen; four grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Ms. Lewis was preceded in death by husband, Arthur Lewis and son, Dennis K. Jopling. Services will be conducted by Myers Colonial Funeral Home. December 21, 2010 James O. Pelt Funeral services for Mr. James O. Pelt will be held on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 in Rush Chapel, in Pitkin with Revs. Webster Robinson and Brian Thurman officiating. Interment will follow in Drakes Fork Cemetery, in Cravens under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Pitkin. Mr. Pelt, 80, of Pitkin, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 20, 2010 in his residence. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda LeBoeuf. Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory include his loving wife of 57 years, Nola Pelt of Pitkin; two sons, Jerry Pelt and his wife Shelda and Orville Pelt, all of Pitkin; one son-in-law, Michael LeBoeuf of Groves, Texas; six grandchildren, Courtney Miller, Cory LeBoeuf, Kristyn Pelt, Ashleigh Menard, Heather Mayo and Brandon Pelt; and five great grandchildren, Payne Miller, Landry Miller, Rylan Pelt, Logan LeBoeuf and Rylee Menard. Nena Fajardo Reston Funeral services for Nena Fajardo Reston, 86, of Leesville, will be held Thursday, December 23, 2010, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. David Reddout officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Nena, the daughter of Victorio and Maria Icabande Fajardo, was born on December 26, 1923, in Honolulu. She passed away on Monday, December 20, at Rapides Regional Hospital in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Elmer Reston. She is survived by her sons, Russell Reston of Las Vegas, Victor Reston of Augusta, Ga. and Elmer Reston, Jr., of Birmingham, Ala.; daughter, Barbara Billiot of Leesville; sister, Elizabeth Valitine of Anacoco; 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. December 22, 2010 Robert Eugene Schott Memorial services for Robert Eugene Schott of Simmesport will take place at the Escudé Funeral Home of Simmesport on Thursday, December 23, 2010, with Bro. William Rogers officiating. Interment will commence at the Port Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary on Saturday, January 22, 2011. Robert Schott, 74, passed at the Dubuis Hospital of Alexandria on Tuesday, December 21, 2010. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Hrisko Schott; 11 brothers and sisters; step-grandson, Michael Moreau. He is survived by his wife, Faye W. Schott of Simmesport; son, Robert Schott of Galesburg, Ill.; daughters, Cheryl Roundtree of Leesville, Anita Davis of Leesville; step-sons, Kerry Moreau of Mansura, David Moreau of Petal, Miss., Rickey Moreau of Simmesport, Brad Moreau of Baton Rouge; brothers, George Schott, Stephen Schott, both of Monroe, N.Y.; sister, Alice Andreko of Gastonia, N.C. He is also survived by his eight grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and four step-great- grandchildren. Services and memorial arrangements are under the direction of Escudé Funeral Home. December 23, 2010 Elva Williams Redden Mrs. Elva Williams Redden was born on November 7, 1918. She left her earthly body on December 23, 2010 at the age of 92. She was the daughter of Necie Self and Joseph Anderson Williams "Uncle Jodie" both of Hornbeck. She was preceded in death by her husband, George David Redden, Jr. and one son Kenneth Wayne Redden. Survivors include one son, George David Redden, III of Hornbeck; one grandson, John David "JD" Redden and wife Sarah of Hornbeck; one granddaughter, Kimberly Susanne Redden of Leesville; seven great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. She is also survived by two previous daughter-in- laws, Brenda Knapp Corley and Karen Kay Grimes and family. December 27, 2010 Mrs. Bernadean T. Collins Funeral services for Mrs. Bernadean T. Collins, of Simpson, were at Monday, December 27, 2010 in the Simpson Baptist Church with the Rev. Jeremy Blocker officiating. Burial followed in the Welcome Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Collins; one son, Morgan Dale Collins and one sister, Ruthie Patterson. She is survived by: her children, Donald and Patsy Collins of Simpson and Brenda and Ricky Burgess of Simpson; her daughter-in-law, Gwen Collins of Simpson; her siblings, Sammy Johnson of Houston, Texas, Holis Tarver of Texas, and Lowell Tarver of LaCamp; five grandchildren, Morgan Collins, Greg Rachal, Theresa and Kurt Endris, Darran and Dawn Collins, Justin Collins; six great grandchildren, Blake Rachal, Zack Rachal, Mackenzie Rachal, Katelyn Collins, Emily Collins, Lee Ann Collins. Dora Lene Glaze Funeral services for Dora Lene Glaze, 95, of Leesville, will be held at Thursday, December 30, 2010 at the First United Pentecostal Church in Leesville with the Rev. John Burns and Rev. Mark Christian officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Dora, the daughter of Johnny R. and Verna Elizabeth Lambert Roberts, was born on November 28, 1915, in Leesville. She passed away on Monday, December 27, 2010 at The Woodlands Heath Care Center in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy W. Glaze. She is survived by her son, Alvin and Julie Glaze of Leesville; two brothers, A.C. and Mary Lee Roberts of Gurley, Ala. and James Frank and Jane Roberts of Leesville; sister, Betty Lee Leonard of Lexington, N.C.; three grandchildren, Shana and Bobby Singletary, William and Melissa Glaze and Freda Glaze; eight great grandsons; two great great granddaughters and one great great grandson. Ted Paris Ted Paris, a "legend" in Vernon Parish education, lost a courageous two-and-a-half year battle with pancreatic cancer on Saturday, December 25, 2010 at home surrounded by his loving family. Ted (Coach) Paris was born on March 22, 1934 to C.E. (Buddy) and Anne Sibley Paris in Leesville. Ted is survived by his wife Sherry of 55 years; son Rev. Michael Paris and wife Ruthie of Moss Bluff; daughter, Dr. Nita A. Paris of Acworth, Ga.; grandson, Marshall Paris of Hammond; granddaughter, Mandy DuBose and husband Jake of Ragley; grandson, Matthew Paris and wife April and great grandson Blace Dever Paris all of Lake Charles; sister, Betty Cantrell and brother-in-law Travis of Jonesboro, Ga. Ted was preceded in death by his mother and father Anne and C.E. (Buddy) Paris and his brother, James (Jimmy) Paris. A viewing and visitation will be at Hixson Funeral Home, in Moss Bluff on Monday, Dec. 27, 2010. Visitation and viewing is set again for Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Leesville until the time of service at the First Baptist Church. Rev. Wallace Palmer, Rev. John Burns and Rev. Jerry Penfield will be officiating. Burial will be at the Leesville Cemetery. Jackie L. Smith Jackie L. Smith, 72, of DeRidder, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2010 in DeRidder. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church in DeRidder. Interment will be at Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin. The minister will be Rev. Mike McLauren, First United Methodist Church, DeRidder. Jackie was born in Allen Parish, the only child of Earl and Irene (Durand) Smith, of Pitkin. He grew to adulthood in the Pitkin area, where he graduated from Fairview High School and wed Peggy Deason. Jackie was a dedicated federal employee who worked for the Soil Conservation Service in Louisiana and the U.S. Army in the Panama Canal Zone. Jackie is survived by his wife of 53 years, Peggy Deason Smith of DeRidder; daughter, Phyllis and son-in-law Matthew Root of Temecula, Calif.; daughter Kimberly and son-in-law Stanley McDonald of Shreveport; grandchildren Andrew and Caroline Root of Temecula, Calif.; and grandchildren Samuel, Sarah and Ian McDonald of Shreveport. He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Irene Smith of Pitkin; and an infant son, Jack Walt. Services are conducted by Myers Colonial Funeral Home. December 29, 2010 James Francis Conner Memorial services for James Francis Conner, 71, of Many, will be held Friday, December 31, 2010, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. James, the son of Irwin Cotton Conner and Claire Ann Bogner Conner, was born on July 6, 1939, in Leavenworth, Kan. He passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Rapides Medical Center in Alexandria. He is survived by his fiancée, Lynn M. Wilcox of Many; children, Jimmy Jon (Linda) Conner of Leavenworth, Ka. and Shannon Conner (Bill) Dumolt of Oklahoma City, Okla.; grandchildren, William Trevor Dumolt and Shelby Claire Dumolt. Debra Kay Brinkley Felix Debra Kay Brinkley Felix, 53, died Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at her home. She had lived in Radcliff for the past 18 years and was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Beatrice Brinkley Overton; father, Ottis Brinkely; two nieces, Amanda Wolan and Rachal Brinkely; a nephew, Justin Brinkley; and father and motherp-in-law Lorenzo and Patricia Felix. She is survived by her husband, Michael Felix; daughter and son-in-law, Stacy Watson and husband Tony; two sons, Michael Felix Jr. and his wife Leeann and Joey Felix; stepfather James Overton; three brothers, Billy and his wife Naomi Brinkley, Roger and wife Linda Brinkley and Rickey and wife Jamie Brinkley; four grandchildren, Michael Watson, Alexes Watson, William Watson and Brooke Felix; brothers and sisters by heart, Don and Judy Mann, Virgina Cowans Ron and Barbra Munro, Chris and Robert Maggi, Jessie and Robinn Felix. A Rosary and Eulogy Celebration were held on Wednesday, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hixson Chapel. Funeral Mass will be on Thursday in the St. Michaels Arc Angel Catholic Church with Father Jude of St. Josephs Catholic Church officiating. Debra will be laid to rest in the Pine Island Cemetery in Pickering under the guidance of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Norma Ruth Mohr Norma Ruth Mohr, 80, of Sugar Land, Texas, and a former longtime resident of Leesville, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2010. She was born October 11, 1930, in Warsaw, Ind., to Lester and Ruth Clay Brown. Mrs. Mohr was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Sgt. Maj. (Ret) Robert F. Mohr. She is survived by daughter, Stephanie Strickland of Sugar Land, Texas, and daughter, Cynthia Hayes of Benton, Mo.; three grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Thursday, December 30, 2010, at Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Texas. A Memorial service will follow at Christ United Methodist Church, Sugar Land, Texas. Christopher Ann Moody Funeral services for Christopher Ann Moody, 60, of Leesville, will be held Saturday, January 1, 2011 at Labby Memorial Funeral in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Christopher, the daughter of John William and Betty Sue Carter, was born on March 25, 1950, in Leesville. She passed away on Monday, December 27, 2010 at the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She is survived by her husband, Moses Gilbert of Leesville; son, Choun Moody of Leesville; daughters, Terria Davis of Texas and Belinda Blake of Nashville, Tenn.; brothers, Leonard Davis of Leesville, Ronnie Carter of Okla., Michael Miller of Okla. and Ricky Carter of Texas; sisters, Dorothy Hannah of Okla. and Sandra Nunsuch of Texas and 12 grandchildren. Holice Whitaker Funeral services for Holice "Huck" Whitaker, Jr., 69, of Leesville, will be held at Saturday, January 1, 2011 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with the Rev. Ross Whitaker officiating. Burial will follow in the Canaan Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Huck, the son of Holice Whitaker, Sr and Hattie Williams was born on March 27, 1941 in DeRidder. He passed away on Tuesday, December 28 at the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He served in the Army. He was preceded in death by his father Holice Whitaker, Sr and his mother Hattie Fay Williams. He is survived by his, wife of 19 years Mary Anne Meche; Sons, Jeff and wife Brenda Whitaker all of Leesville and Kevin and Kristal Naquin of Pearland, Texas; daughters, Julie and Ted Crawford of Cambridge, Wis., Gloria and Jeff Taton of Houston, Texas, Vicky Face of South Bend, Idaho, Mitzy and Tim Plumb of Houston, Texas, Anita and Brad Whitaker of Stoughton, Wis.; Uncle, Grady and Gisela Whitaker of Germany; and 20 Grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.