Obituaries from The Leesville Daily Leader - 2011 Copyright 2011 Leesville Daily Leader ************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************** January 6, 2011 Alphia Kennie Gilcrease Bricker Alphia Bricker, known to her many friends and family as "Penny" Bricker, a native of Flora, in Natchitoches Parish, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at the age of 80. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, James Fred Bricker, her son, James Henry Bricker and her grandson, Jon Creighton Congemi. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Bricker Congemi Gilleece, and her granddaughter Kellen Congemi Macatee. Service will be held at Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville, Louisiana, Saturday, January 8, 2011 with the Reverend Jimmie Evans III officiating and burial at Pine Hill Baptist Church. Charles L. Radford Funeral services for Charles L. Radford, of Gardner, will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Radford passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 in his residence in Gardner. Ella Wood Funeral services for Ella Wood, 87, of Leesville, will be held Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 in the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Tampa, Fla. under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Ella, the daughter of Hollis and Daisy Robinson Scott was born on September 22, 1923, in Pascagoula, Miss. She passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at Rapides Medical Center in Alexandria. She is survived by her sons, Michael Wood and wife Patricia of Milwaukee, Wis., William (Bill) Wood and fiancée Daryln of Leesville and John Wood and wife Lucille of Leesville; daughters, Kathryn (Mama Kay) Scott and husband A.L. (Buddy) of Leesville and Frances Franconi and husband Carl of Valrico, Fla.; eight grandchildren, Sherry Goodwin, Waylon (Sonny) Wood, Amanda Leblanc, Patrick Wood, Stephanie Wood, April Monaco, Ronnie Marshal and Carl Jr.; 15 great grandchildren, Chris and Craig Scott, Crystal Bowers, Abby, Ashton, Addy Leblanc, Waylon and Alanina Wood, Briceton and McKenzie Marshal, Brittani and Brandon Wood, Heather, Raven and Josie; and one great great grandchild, Rylan Scott. January 10, 2011 Ronald James Bennett Funeral services for Ronald James Bennett will be on Monday, January 10, 2011, at First United Pentecostal Church of Leesville with Rev. Mark Christian and Rev. Louis Magee officiating. Burial will be in Welcome Cemetery, in Simpson, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Bennett, age 71, of Slagle, passed away Saturday, January 08, 2011 in Leesville. He is preceded in death by a son, Brett Renae Bennett, parents Lloyd and Pearl Bennett, and a brother, Gene Bennett. He is survived by his wife, Wilma Magee Bennett of Slagle; three sons, James Galen and wife Elizabeth, Ronald Eric Bennett and William Clay Bennett all of Slagle; sister and brother in law Barbara Jackson and Claiborne of Simpson; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Alan Randall McRae Funeral services for Alan Randall McRae, 58, of Simpson, will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with the Rev. Durhl R. Davis and Bro. Jeremy Blocker officiating. Burial will follow in the Self Cemetery in Anacoco, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Alan, the son of F. C. and Nora Ethene Woodall McRae was born on January 4, 1953, in Leesville. He passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at his residence in Simpson. He is survived by his brothers, Wallace and Jimmy McRae of Simpson, Douglas and Georgia McRae of Leesville, Ronnie and Alyene McRae of Leesville and Larry and Jodie McRae of Wichita, Kan.; nieces and nephews, Alison Morgan, Amy Dalme, Jeremy McRae, Sarah Ganczak, Monica Yarbrough, Janice Dixon, Shaunda McRae, Kayla Williams and Erin Erb. Joseph Edward Reeves Joseph Edward Reeves, known to his many friends and family as "Joey," passed away at his residence Thursday, January 6, 2011, at the age of 34. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. officiating will be Rev. Robbyn Hunt. Burial will follow in Cryer Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Joey is preceded in death by his father, Eddie Joe Reeves, his paternal grandparents, Ed and Janie Reeves, his maternal grandparents, J.T. Staggs and Evelyn Ross. He is survived by his wife Pamela; two sons, Dustin and Jacob; and one daughter, Janie Mae; his mother, Patricia Staggs Carlock; three sisters, Melody Reeves and fianceé Ronnie Arthur, Marlana Gill and husband Joel Gill, Lori Staggs; and brother- in-law, Joshua Winslow, all of Leesville. Carl M. Westfall Funeral services for Carl M. Westfall, 68, of Anacoco, will be held Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at Anacoco First Baptist Church in Anacoco with the Rev. Durhl R. Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Carl, the son of Carl Oliver and Ola Opal Emmerdell Felder Westfall was born on May 16, 1942, in Pampa, Texas. He passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at his residence in Anacoco. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Jane Westfall of Anacoco; daughters, Carla Brock of Midland, Texas and Carlene Mitchem of Big Spring, Texas; brother, Lewis Westfall of Leesville; five granddaughters; one great granddaughter and two great grandsons. January 14, 2011 Erika Meeks Erika Meeks, 70, died Monday January 10, 2011 at Byrd Memorial Hospital. Born in Germany February 5, 1940, a resident of Leesville, since 1975. Erika is survived by her children, Brigitte (daughter) and Keaven Moreau of Huntsville, Ala. and Nancy (daughter) and Doug McCallum of Burke, Va. and grandchildren, Sarah McCallum of Lubbock, Texas, Sylvia McCallum of Auburn, Ala., Makenzie Moreau of Huntsville, Ala., Madison Moreau of Huntsville, Ala. and Mason McCallum of Burke, Va. A private memorial will be held with the immediate family. Sandra Ann Collins Neff Funeral services for Sandra Ann Collins Neff (20 years of sunshine and love), of Fort Polk will be held Saturday, January 15, 2011 at the Fork Polk Main Post Chapel in Fort Polk with the Pastor Keary Jordan officiating. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Sandra was born on July 3, 1990 in Savannah, Ga. She passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at her residence in Fort Polk. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Sandra Ann Collins. She is survived by her parents, William and Margaret Pritchett of Fort Polk; brother, Jeremy Miller of Richwood, Ohio; sister, Heather Mortensen of Hinesville, Ga.; grandparents, Mike and Rhonda Royals of Moultrie, Ga. and Bill and Lily Pritchett of Denison, Texas; great grandparents, Carol Dick of Shreveport and Francis Pritchett of Denison, Texas; uncle and aunt, Michael and Diana Tyler of Bentonville, Ark.; cousins, Allison Tyler and Andrew Tyler both of Bentonville, Ark. and her best friend Moose. Joe E. Phelps Memorial services for Joe E. Phelps will be held at the First Baptist Church in Hornbeck on Saturday, January 15, 2011. Joe was born on March 19, 1935 and passed away on December 25, 2010 at his residence in Hornbeck. Preceding him in death were his parents, Joe and Nancy Phelps, brothers and sisters. Survivors are three sisters, Mary King and LeVerne Williams both of Hornbeck and Libby Webb of Baton Rouge. Mary R. Williams Funeral services for Mary R. Williams, 80, of Leesville will be held Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with the Rev. Harrison Fields officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mary, the daughter of Frank and Clara Johnson, was born on January 4, 1931, in Natchitoches. She passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband and her son, Tony Edward Johnson. She is survived by her son, Carl Johnson of Arbon, Wash.; brothers, Frank Johnson, Jr. of New Llano and Harold Johnson of Dallas, Texas; sister, Erma Johnson of Chicago, Ill. and a number of grandchildren. January 15, 2011 Shelby Donald Keene Funeral services for Shelby Donald Keene, 64, of Leesville, will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Keene passed away on Friday, January 14, 2011 at his residence in Leesville. January 17, 2011 Effie Matthews McKee Graveside services for Effie Matthews McKee will be held on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at the Kisatchie Cemetery in Kisatchie with Jerry L. Jeane officiating with burial to follow under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. McKee 81, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2011 in Marshall, Texas. She was born and raised in the Kisatchie Community and married Ragan McKee and lived in the Fullerton and Leesville community for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lud and Lena Matthews and husband Ragan McKee.Survivors are two brothers and sisters-in-law: Roy and Ellen Matthews of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. Jake and Delores Matthews of Marshall, Texas; one aunt, Lucy Dee Jackson of New Orleans. Marie Haymon McKee Marie Haymon McKee, 91, passed away on January 15, 2011 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. Services will be held Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Pentecostal Gospel Lighthouse in DeRidder with Rev. Ed Tilley officiating. Burial will be at the Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder. Survivors include her husband Simon A. McKee, Sr. of DeRidder; sons Titus McKee, Sr. and wife Ruth of Bridge City, Texas, Simon A. McKee, Jr. and wife Mary Jo of DeRidder; brother Norman Haymon of Rosepine; sister Esma Shankle of Sunnydale, Texas; daughter-in-law Connie McKee of Port Neches, Texas; 10 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.Mrs. McKee was preceeded in death by her son, Freemon McKee and granddaughter, Pamela McKee. Funeral services are conducted by Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. January 19, 2011 Herbert E. Campbell, Jr. Herbert E. Campbell, Jr., 81, of Leesville, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011 in Leesville. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Church of Transformation Full Gospel Baptist Church, Leesville with the Apostle Ernest J. Arthur officiating. Interment will follow at the Leesville Cemetery. Survivors include sons Kenneth Grace and Terry Lynn Grace, both of Leesville; daughters Gloria Orgain of Leesville, Glenda Hayes of Shreveport and Lullean Harris of Leesville; one brother; two sisters; seven grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his wife, Virginia Campbell and son, William L. Grace. Services will be conducted by Myers Colonial Funeral Home. Eula Mae Pelt Midkiff Eula Mae Pelt Midkiff was born November 30, 1922 near Ouiska Chitto in the Pitkin area. She was the oldest of siblings, Jacqueline, Glynn and Roy born to James Monroe and Mary Avery (Self) Pelt. She passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2011 in DeRidder at the age of 88. Following the death of her mother in 1937, Eula Mae moved to Knight Community to live with her aunt and uncle, Lillie (Self) and T.K. Harvey. Eula Mae married Kenneth D. Midkiff on December 17, 1960, and had one daughter, Avery Leanne, born May 24, 1963. Eula Mae is survived by daughter, Leanne M. Jeane, and son-in-law, Christopher J. Jeane; grandson, Ethan Wade Jeane; all of Knight Community; sister, Roberta Glynn Brown, Houston, Texas; nieces, Sue Rowzee Goff, Kelly Farmer, Angela Kay; and nephews, Gene R. Rowzee, Wayne Brown, James Goins, Kirk Midkiff, Craig Midkiff, and Doug Midkiff; sister-in-law, Joyce Dean; and brother-in-law, Howard Midkiff. She was preceded in death by husband, Kenneth D. Midkiff; sister, Jacqueline Rowzee; brother, Roy Pelt; parents, Monroe and Avery Pelt; and nephew, John Brown. Service is at Mount Carmel Baptist Church in the Knight Community. Interment will follow at the Hinson Cemetery. Officiating will be Bro. Roy Lee Johnson and Bro. Ernest O. Jarrell. Shyann Nicole Nash Graveside services for Shyann Nicole Nash, infant daughter of Tommy and Sherry Nash, will be held at Thursday, January 20, 2011 in the Caanan Cemetery Leesville with Rev. Morris Goins officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Her parents are Tommy and Sherry Nash of Hornbeck. Maternal grandparents, Clarence and Barbara Behan of Hornbeck; paternal grandparents, Gary and Karen Nash of Leesville; paternal great grandmother, Virgie Martin LaCaze of Leesville; brothers, Jacob and Lane Nash and Derrick Luttrull all of Hornbeck. Gayle Barmore Woods Gayle Barmore Woods peacefully passed away on January 16, 2011 surrounded by her family. Gayle was born the first daughter of David L. Roy and Cordelia Hewitt Barmore on March 12, 1930, in Long Leaf. Gayle and Raymond Lynn Woods were married for 43 years. They have four children and nine grandchildren: Rae Lynn and Rod Mitchell of Bryan, Texas and their children Katie, Rachel and Lindsey; Cynthia and Brett Johnson of The Woodlands, Texas and their children Jacob and Kevin; John and Button Woods of Crowley, Texas and their children Walker Lynn and Jordon; and Nancy and Dirk Smith of Bangkok, Thailand and their children Rylee and Erin. She will be missed by her brother Hewitt Barmore and sister Dorothy Winfield. Gayle is predeceased by her parents, brothers, Clarence and Roy Barmore, and beloved husband. A celebration of Gayle's life will be held Saturday, January 22 at the First United Methodist Church followed by a short graveside service at Forest Lawn Cemetery. January 20, 2011 Lillie Mae Perkins Graham Funeral services for Lillie Mae Perkins Graham, 92, of Leesville, will be held Sunday, January 23, 2011 at the Jackson Chapel Church of Christ in Leesville, with Bro. Travis Murray and Bro. Erik Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Lillie, the daughter of Andrew J. and Martha A. Richmond Perkins was born on January 22, 1918, in Vernon Parish. She passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at the Woodlands Healthcare Center in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Graham and daughter, Delores McCain. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Graham of Leesville; son-in-law, Charlie McCain of Leesville; sister-in-law, Althea Perkins of Leesville; three grandchildren, Amy Murphy, Darla Ewing and Candy Maddox; and four great grandchildren, Shelby Murphy, Vincent Everitt Murphy, Jessica Diane Maddox and Stacy Moore. Terry Green Memorial services for Terry Green, 69, of Leesville will be held Sunday, January 23, 2011 at the Anacoco Church of God Sabbath Keeping, Anacoco, with Rev. Wynn Skelton. The service is under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Terry, the son of Henry and Irene Jett Green, was born on November 26, 1941, in Hornbeck. He passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at the Rapides Regional Hospital in Alexandria. Terry was a US Army veteran. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Ida Green of Leesville; sons, Henry "Hank" Green of Dry Creek and Russell Green of Dallas, Texas; stepsons, William Myers, Johnny Phillips and Ricky Phillips all of Leesville; daughters, Terisa Herrmann of Richardson, Texas, Lola Ravey and Charnita Forrester both of Dallas, Texas; Stepdaughters, Beverly Hanson of DeRidder, Charlotte Fowler of West Virginia, Judy McGee of Leesville, Julie Blanco of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Christina Culpepper of Leesville; brother, Jerry Green of Hornbeck; 20 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. January 25, 2011 Jerry Lynn Fletcher, Sr., Jerry Lynn Fletcher, Sr., 68, of DeRidder, passed away Saturday, Jan. 22 at St. Patrick's Hospital in Lake Charles. The funeral was at Grace Church with Rev. George L. Glass, Jr. officiating. Interment was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mr. Fletcher served two years in the Louisiana National Guard. He is survived by one son, Jerry A. Hawks, of Ruston; one sister, Oletha and husband Bill Gates, of DeRidder; one niece, Sheryl and husband Sam Trogdan, of Pflugerville, Texas; two nephews, Theron and wife Sherry Pfantz, of DeRidder and Bobby and wife Shelia Pfantz, of Zachary. He was preceded in death by his parents Lonnie and Ola B. Fletcher and his nephew Raymond Pfantz. Marie McKee Funeral services for Marie Bush McKee, 84, of Leesville, will be held Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. John Hatcher officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Marie, the daughter of William E. and Edna Mae Stringer Bush was born on December 13, 1926, in Hemphill, Texas. She passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2011 at Pilgrim Manor Guest Care Center in Bossier City. She is survived by her children Carlton and Diane McKee of Anacoco, Roger and Judy McKee of Anacoco, Lynn McKee of Beaumont, Texas, Virginia and Rodney Jackson of Benton and Alice and Doug Piertiz of Anacoco; brother, Howard and Inge Bush of Anacoco; sister, Wilma and Bob Berney of Blanchard; nine grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. January 26, 2011 Mrs. Pamela Jean Schlomer Greer Mrs. Pamela Jean Schlomer Greer, 57, of Lenoir, N.C., passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. Pam was born on August 10, 1953 in Leesville and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Laura McElveen Schlomer. Other than her parents, Pam is preceded in death by her daughter Laura Elizabeth Greer Williams; her granddaughter Morgan Williams and a brother-in-law, Mike Lenz. Pam is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob" Elton Greer, Jr. of Lenoir, N.C.; her in-laws, Robert Elton Greer, Sr. and Shirley Greer of Lenoir, N.C.; her son-in-law, Jeff Williams of Lenoir, N.C.; one brother Edward Schlomer and his wife Cheryl of Opelousas; one sister, Phyllis Lenz of Leesville; and two grandchildren, Robert Williams and Laura Ann Williams, both of Lenoir, N.C. Funeral services were held on Sunday, January 16, 2011 in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Services with Reverend Frank Hall and Reverend Jim Lee officiating. Burial followed the services at Tabernacle Advent Christian Church Cemetery in Lenoir, N.C. Clyde W. Manasco Funeral services for Clyde W. Manasco, 87, of Simpson, will be held Saturday, January 29, 2011 at the Simpson Baptist Church in Simpson, with the Rev. Jeremy Blocker officiating. Burial will follow in the Kisatchie Cemetery in Kisatchie under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Clyde, the son of Charlie E. and Ruby Bickham Manasco, was born on August 16, 1923, in Peason. He passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his sons, Charles "Chuck" Manasco and Clyde "Rick" Jr. Manasco and brother, Clarence Manasco. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Essie Manasco of Simpson; son, Mike Manasco of Simpson; sisters, Rubylee Dowden of Ft. Worth, Texas, Dorothy Allen of Lafayette, and Dinkey Douglas of Denton, Texas; one granddaughter, Tara and Dustin Neal of Ft. Worth, Texas and three grandchildren, Anthony, Matthew and Lauren. Judie M. West Funeral services for Judie M. West, 83, of Anacoco, will be held Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with the Rev. Nick Hilton officiating. Burial will follow in the Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Judie, the daughter of Henry Haywood and Mable Tynes Mitchell, Sr., was born on March 17, 1927, in Hornbeck. She passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2011 at Rapides Regional Hospital in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil E. West; son, Cecil D. West and numerous brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son, Sonny and Jenelle West of Mount Belvieu, Texas; daughter-in- law, Barbara L. Parton of Splendora, Texas; special niece, Joan Williams of Anacoco; four grandchildren, Stephanie Burton, Stacey Fazio, Heath West and Brian West; and four great grandchildren. January 31, 2011 James Huey Horton James Huey Horton, 80, of DeRidder, La. went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 31, 2011 at his residence in DeRidder. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2011, at First Baptist Church of DeRidder. Burial will be at Cherry Grove Cemetery in Mittie. Justin Blaise Lafoe Justin Blaise Lafoe Graveside services for Justin Blaise Lafoe, 3 months, of Leesville, will be held Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Leesville with the Rev. Doug Hughes officiating. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Justin, the son of Brandon Michael Lafoe and Brandi Suzon Harris, was born on October 26, 2010, in Leesville. He passed away on January 30, 2011 at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his maternal great grandfather, Louis Morgan. He is survived by his father, Brandon Michael Lafoe of Leesville; mother, Brandi Suzon Harris, of Leesville; maternal grandmother, Tannie Morgan of Leesville; maternal, great grandfather, Maurice Gardiner of Leesville; paternal, grandmother, Deanna Bulloch of Leesville; paternal grandfather, Harold Lafoe of Anacoco; maternal great grandmother, Suzon Morgan of Leesville; paternal great grandparents, Lou and Ruth Lafoe of Leesville and Harriet and Marvin Calcote of Rosepine. Shelia Jeanette Lee Shelia Jeanette Lee, 64, of Boyle, Miss., passed away at her home,on Sunday, January 23, 2011. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at Ray Funeral Home with Pastor Percy Beach officiating. Burial will follow funeral service in Delta Heights Memorial Garden Cemetery. Mrs. Lee was born in Greenville, Miss. on August 23, 1946. She married Walter M. Lee July 20, 1968 in Cleveland, Miss. She is preceded in death by her son, Walter M. Lee, Jr. Mrs. Lee is survived by her husband, Walter M. Lee of Boyle, Miss.; daughter, Denise Lee Evans of Boyle, Miss.; mother, Dorothy Ewing (JR) of Leesville; sisters, Brenda Langford of New Orleans and Linda Comb of Florida; brothers, Danny Dowd of Leesville, Lester Oliver of Fort Worth, Texas and Larry Oliver of Fort Knox, Ken.; aunts, Margie Merideth (Bert) and Phyllis Milan (Bobby). Mrs. Annie M. Miller Mrs. Annie M. Miller of Anacoco, born August 31, 1921, was called to be with the Lord on January 29, 2011 at the age of 89 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde H. Miller, her sisters, Edna Strickland, Marie Martin and brother J.B. Martin. She is survived by her five children: Betty Whatley of Rockwall, Texas, Roy Miller and wife, Sandra, of Dallas, Texas, Jerry Miller of Mayhill, N.M., Patsy Hall and husband, William Reid Hall of Lake Charles, Ralph Miller and wife, Pat of Panama City, Fla.; her sisters: Mabel Strickland of Anacoco, and Yvonne Nelms and husband Junior of Anacoco; one brother: J.L. Martin and wife, Ingrid of San Antonio, Texas; 15 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held, Tuesday, February 1, 2011, in the Cold Springs Baptist Church in Anacoco. Mrs. Lois L. Ross Roberts Funeral services for Mrs. Lois L. Ross Roberts "Little Mama," 83, will be held Tuesday, February 1, 2011 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Bro. Wallace White officiating. Burial will follow in the O'Banion Cemetery in New Llano. Mrs. Roberts passed away Saturday, January 29, 2011 in the Christus Cabrini Grace Home in Alexandria. She is preceded in death by her parents Aubrey Ross and Audrey Ray Ross, her husband Zelmar "Zeke" Roberts and one son Michael "Mikey" Roberts. She is survived by her son Randall Frank Robert and wife Tracy of New Llano; one daughter Pamela R. Arcement and husband Patrick of Alexandria; one brother Butch Ross of Leesville; grandchildren Kelly Young, Brandon Roberts, Brent Roberts, Sunny Roberts, Shawn Roberts, Sher Roberts, Kim Arcement; and 12 great grandchildren. Joseph R. Williams Jr. Joseph R. Williams Jr. 40, of Beaumont, Texas, passed Jan. 25, 2011. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Joe leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife: Vera Mouton-Williams; sons: Joseph R. Williams III, Joshua R. Williams; parents: Joseph R. Williams Sr., Dona M. Brown and Nathaniel Brown; sister : LaDanna M. Boyce (Ronald); half sister: Rona Jolivett; nieces: Ashley J. Boyce, Kierra M. Boyce, Keylynn F. Boyce and BreeLynn N. Boyce; godchild: JaTyra Edmond. February 2, 2011 Willie Mae Adams Funeral services for Willie Mae Adams, 86, of Simpson, will be held at Friday, Feb. 4, 2011 at the Simpson Church of God in Simpson, with the Rev. John Green, Rev. Bob Schlemmer and Rev. Lorraine Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Welcome Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Willie, the daughter of Thomas Humpery and Jessie Barnes Soper, was born on August 8, 1924, in Garrard City, Kentucky. She passed away on Friday, January 28, 2011 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Monroe Adams Sr.; son, Rev. Terry Adams; grandchildren, J. R. Adams and Thomas R. Adams; daughter-in-law, Sandra Adams; three brothers; and three sisters. She is survived by her sons, Thomas L. Adams of Jackson, Tenn., Earl Eugene Adams and wife Charlotte of Conway, S.C., James M. Adams, Jr., of Ridgeway, Va., and Paul E. Adams and wife, Shelia of Wynne, Ark.; daughters, Mona Mae Collins and husband, Buford of Axton, Va., Pamela J. Collins and husband, Kenny of Coeburn, Va.; daughter- in-law, Carol Adams of Simpson; brother, Tommy Soper of Greenville, Ohio; sister, Nancy Lane and husband Jack of Westland, Mich.; 14 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren. Roger Dale Chance Graveside services for Roger Dale Chance will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at the Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck with Randall Bryan officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Roger, 67, of Anacoco passed away at his residence. He was born in Hornbeck and had served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Alda Dowden Chance. Survivors are: three daughters, Monette Slaughter of Anacoco, Stephanie Chance of Jasper, Texas and Valerie Bell of Florien; three sisters, Gloria Sanders of Hornbeck, Frances Gaskin and husband Larry of Anacoco and Sharlom Fredrick of Alexandria; and four grandchildren. Howard R. Hunt On February 1, 2011 in Alexandria, Howard R. Hunt, joined other bus drivers gone before. Howard, 61, was a life resident of Leesville. Holy Mass will be held on Friday, February 4, 2011 at the St. Michaels the Archangel Catholic Church of Leesville with Father Mauricio officiating. Burial will follow in the Castor Cemetery of Leesville. Preceding him in death were his first wife, Cathy C. Hunt; parents, William Ottis, and Levy Funderburk Hunt, and a sister, Linda Hunt Selsor. Survivors are wife, of 12 years Connie Hodges Hunt of Leesville; four sons, Phillip Hunt and wife Nancy of Leesville, Michael Dorough and Wife Mindy of Denham Springs, Robert Edmond Hunt of Leesville, and Howard Ottis Hunt wife Amy of New Orleans; one daughter, Samantha Rose Hunt of Korea; one brother, John Fitzgerald Hunt and wife Pam of Centre, Ala.; special nephew, Jon Craig Hunt of Centre, Ala.; 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Jimmie Ray Stott Funeral services for Jimmie Ray Stott will be held on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011 in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with Rev. Dale Mortenson officiating. Burial will follow in the Laurel Hill Cemetery near LaCamp under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Stott 71, of Willis, Texas passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at his residence. Preceding him in death were his parents, Audie and Isidor Hall Stott; brothers, Denton Stott and C.L. Stott; sister, Ann Haper; and son, Kenneth "Shorty" Stott. Survivors are his wife, Sue Stott of Willis, Texas; daughter, Susan Snoe of Willis, Texas; sons, Jimmie Ray Stott Jr. and Chase Stott of Willis, Texas; stepchildren, Lisa Jerek, Les Woodley, James Woodley, Wendy Creamer and Ashley Bergeron; brother, Lem Stott; sisters, Judy James and Audra Martin all of Midway, Texas; nine grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren. February 7, 2011 Eugene Breaud Funeral services for Eugene Breaud will be held at Tuesday, February 8, 2011 in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Burial will follow in the Alexandria Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Alexandria, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Breaud, 69, was born in Alexandria, and being a military kid moved with his family to many different bases. He is survived by his children, Clifford and Lisa Breaud of Sara, Miss., David , Lori Breaud of Pollock, Gordon Breaud and Stacey Monk both of Leesville, and Mark Breaud of Tioga; two brothers, Steve Breaud of Selma, Calif. and Dan Breaud of Hayward, Calif. He was grandfather to nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. February 9, 2011 Charles Houston Driver Services honoring the life of Charles Houston Driver were held on Sunday, February 6, 2011 in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville with Rev. Les Comeaux and Bill Blackmon officiating. Burial followed in Stephens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson of Leesville. Mr. Driver passed away on Friday, February 4, 2011, at his residence. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, D.M. and Esther Moore Driver; sisters, Dorothy Price and Yvonne Smith; and brother, Kenneth Driver. Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Charlotte Driver of New Llano; daughters, Cherie Pierce, Patricia Bailey and husband John of Russellville, Ark., Audrey Polczynski of Rome, Ga., Joyce Speadlin and husband Ronnie of Biloxi, Miss., and Scharsley Hankins and husband Jerry of Arkansas; and one son, Chester Cobb and fiance' Jennifer Reeves of Leesville; brother, Don Driver and wife Jeanette, of Odessa, Texas; 32 grandchildren; and 25 great grandchildren. Marjorie Lee Livingston Marjorie Lee Livingston, 83, of McComb, died February 2, 2011 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center. She was born February 5, 1927 in Lawrence County, Miss. She was the daughter of Willie Lee and Iris Bardwell Smith. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy E. Livingston; and a son, Gene Livingston. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Carl Fuller of Summit, Miss.; her son and daughter-in-law, George and Janice Livingston of Rosepine; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Maxine Stevenson, Helen and Parham "Bud" Powell and Willie Faye and Jerry Turnage, all of McComb, Miss.; one sister-in-law, Florene Thomas of New Hebron, Miss.; four grandchildren, Leanne Andrews and husband, Michael, Justin Fuller and fiance', Jillian Howard, Julie Dawn Suter and Jordan Livingston; two great-grandchildren, Jazzmin Trinity Suter and Haiden Andrews. Visitation was Friday Feb. 4 at Hartman-Sharkey Funeral Home in McComb and Saturday with Rev. Rick Kennedy officiating. Burial was in Hollywood cemetery. Juanita Jean Ross Funeral services for Juanita Jean Ross, 63, of Hornbeck, will be held Friday, February 11, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Hornbeck with the Rev. Bill Hines, Rev. Jack Bell and Rev. Ronny Whitlock officiating. Burial will follow in the Beckom Cemetery in Hornbeck, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Juanita, the daughter of Coy Lee and Valerie Grafton Flurry, was born on March 19, 1947, in Ruston. She passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at her residence in Hornbeck. She is survived by her husband of 14 years, Leonard Ross of Hornbeck; sons, Stephen Dale and wife Amy of Crestview, Fla., Alan Dale Ross and wife, Gail of Bossier City and Bobby Lynn Ross and wife, Melissa of San Antonio, Texas; daughter, Kimberly Ann Cline and husband, John of Brandon, Miss.; mother and stepfather, Valerie and Ken Shelton of Dubberly; sisters, Sharon Ward of Burlington, N.J. and Deborah Anderson of Mt. Laurel, N.J.; stepsister, Cindy Shelton of Minden; stepbrother, Gerry Shelton of San Francisco, Calif; and nine grandchildren. February 10, 2011 Samuel R. Ford Funeral services for Samuel R. Ford, 82, of Leesville, will be held at Saturday, February 12, 2011 at the Church of Christ House of Prayer, Leesville. Burial will follow in the Pine Grove in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Samuel, the son of Andrew and Mittie Barnes Ford was born on January 6, 1929, in Hawthorne. He passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2011 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was married to the late Carrie Hollins-Ford. He is survived by his four children, sons, David Ford of Modesto, Calif., Jerry Ford (Andrea) of Leesville and Otis Ford of Leesville and one daughter, Sheila Ford-Collins of Leesville. He leaves 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is survived by one sister, Dorothy Ford of DeRidder. Bobby J. Gandy Bobby J. "Bob" Gandy, 79, of Evans, passed away February 8, 2011 in Lake Charles. Funeral services will be Friday, February 11, 2009 at Calvary Baptist Church in Junction with the Rev. Jim Miers 0fficiating. Interment will follow at Evans Cemetery in Evans. Survivors include wife, Joyce Gandy of Evans; son, Barry Gene Gandy and wife Renee' of DeRidder; daughter, Debra Rowland and husband Larry of Pensacola, Fla.; sister, Carolyn Williams of Lake Charles; grandchildren, Stacey Duncan of Pensacola, Fla., Skyler Rowland of Pensacola, Fla., Dillan Gandy of DeRidder, Bayleigh Gandy, of DeRidder; great grandchildren, Cali Duncan and Cruz Duncan both of Pensacola, Fla. James Green Funeral services for James Green, 47, of New Llano, will be held at Saturday, February 12, 2011 at New Willow Baptist Church in Leesville with the Rev. Harrison Fields officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. James, the son of Jimmy and Loyce Tanksley Green, was born on December 28, 1963, in Elgin, Texas. He passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas. He is survived by his parents, Jimmy and Loyce Green of New Llano; son, Nicholas Green of Angleton, Texas; daughter, Ebony Ackless of Elton; brother, Kevin Green of Longview, Texas; aunts, Etta Marie Harris of Houston, Texas and Jo McCowan of Houston, Texas; uncles, McGee Tanksley of Houston, Texas and Floyce Tanksley of Austin, Texas; two grandchildren; fiancée, Linda Ennis of Fort Worth, Texas. February 14, 2011 Hermon Harvey Ashworth Hermon Harvey Ashworth, 83, of Rosepine, passed away Saturday February 12, 2011 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital. Services will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at Chaddick Funeral Home. Ministers will be Rev. Steven Lora, Rev. Joey Rudisill and Rev. Hardy Estes. Internment will be at Marlow Cemetery. Mr. Ashworth is survived by his wife Carol Ashworth, of Rosepine; four loving sons and daughters-in-law who lovingly helped care for him, John "J.J." Wilkerson, of Rosepine and wife Regina, Gary Hedrick, of Alexandria and wife Tammy, Joshua Hedrick, of Rosepine and wife Tabitha, Joe Gonzalez, of DeRidder and wife Rita; loving granddaughter Chrissy Mitchell and husband Chris; great grandsons Justin and Conner, of Leesville; grandchildren Jacob, Joey, Krystina, Landon, Dusty, Steel, Evan, Ethan, Emily, Miley, Kaylee and Buddy; daughter Pam Thetford (James), of Marlow; sons Eric (Ann) Ashworth, of Marlow, Dwight (Sandy) Ashworth, of DeRidder, Henry (Janie) Ashworth, of Paris, Texas, Harvey (Mitsie) Ashworth, of Cravens and Bentley (Donna) Ashworth, of Violet Hill Ariz.; brothers James (Susie) Ashworth, of Sugartown, Buck Ashworth, of DeRidder, Danny (Sue) Ashworth, of Ore., Wayne (Shawnee) Ashworth, of Leesville; a host of grandchildren; great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews; and special friends Melia James, Wonza White, Bro. Steve and Sis. Marcia Lora and Bro. Hardy and Becky Estes. Mr. Ashworth was preceeded in death by his parent, Henderson and Beulah Ashworth; his brother Thomas Ashworth; his sister, Lolita Hammock; loving wife of 52 years, Eloise Ashworth. Doreen Jett Cannon Funeral services for Doreen Jett Cannon, 84, of Anacoco, will be held Sunday, February 13, 2011 at East Leesville Baptist Church in Leesville with the Rev. Gil Arthur officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Doreen was born January 8, 1927 in Leicester, England, the daughter of Frank Charles and Iris Eden Margaret Little Kendell. She passed away on Friday, February 11, 2011 in Anacoco. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John David Jett, Sr. and her grandson, Steven Jett. She is survived by her sons, David James and Alice Jett of Bossier City and Johnny and Judy Jett of Hornbeck; daughters, Carol Jett Andre and husband Jack of DeRidder and Kathy Mitchell and husband Melton of Anacoco; sister, Barbara Fairbrother of Nr Leicester, England; eight grandchildren, April Jett, John David Jett, Jarrod Jett and wife Sandy, Joseph Jett, Keith Jones and wife, Sarah, Brent Jones and wife Jennifer, Matthew Mitchell and Heather Mitchell Tilley and husband Shane and 17 great grandchildren. Evelyn Goins Funeral services for Evelyn Goins will be Monday, February 14, 2011 at Hixson's Funeral Home, Leesville. Interment will be at Marlow Baptist Church, Pitkin. Evelyn Goins, 94, passed from this life on Friday, February 11, 2011 at Byrd Hospital in Leesville. She was born February 19, 1916. Evelyn is survived by her husband of 74 years, Oliver Goins; daughters, Barbara Atteberry and husband, Bobby Atteberry of New Caney, Texas, Nelwyn McNamara and husband Mike McNamara of Albion, Ind., Sybil Johnson of Pitkin, Genevee James of Pitkin, and Jennell Johnson of Leesville; 16 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren; one sister, Ovel Mckee of Pitkin. Evelyn is preceded in death by one daughter, Bonnie Johnson, two sons-in-law, two grandsons and one great grandson. February 15, 2011 Eola Spears Funeral services for Eola "Dinah" Spears, 86, of Hornbeck, will be held Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with the Rev. Donald Spears officiating. Burial will follow in the Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Eola, the daughter of Horace Sigler and Anna Belle Mayo, was born on August 23, 1924, in Oakdale. She passed away on Monday, February 14, 2011 at the Woodlands Health Care Center in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Sharon Warner. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Pinkney Spears of Hornbeck; son, Donald and Connie Spears of Hornbeck; son-in-law, Richard Warner, II of Mart, Texas; brothers, Bruce Sigler, Dexter Sigler, Roy Sigler and Malcolm Sigler; sisters, Janice Reeks and Marlene Mayo; four grandchildren, Debet and Chuck LeBlanc, Donnie and Belinda Spears, Richard Warner, III and Michael Warner; and six great grandchildren, Justin, Brooke, Chelsie, Matthew, Logan and Daniel. February 16, 2011 Jerry Lee Anderson Funeral services for Jerry Lee Anderson, 78, of Livingston, Texas will be held Friday February 18, 2011 in the chapel of Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston with Rev. Cary Baskin and Rev. Don Cook officiating. Graveside services and interment will follow at Self Cemetery in Leesville. Jerry was born September 3, 1932 in Leesville, the son of D.H. Anderson and Willie Mae Brown Anderson and passed away February 15, 2011 at Dogwood Trails Manor in Woodville, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, his infant son Jim Anderson and brother Jake Anderson. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Katheryn Simmons Anderson; son, K. Scot Anderson and wife Mia; daughter Jeri Tanner and husband Perry; brother Bill Anderson and wife Macel; grandchildren, Warren Robicheaux and wife Lora Beth, Will Robicheaux and wife Yumi, Scot Robicheaux, Cara Anderson and Max Anderson. Cochran Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. F.B. Coan, Jr. Services for F.B. "Buster" Coan, Jr. will be held Friday, February 18, 2011 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home, Leesville. Reverends Kenneth Leach, Durhl Davis and Jeff Smart will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Florien. F.B. "Buster" Coan, Jr. was born February 20, 1926 in Sabine Parish and passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2011 in Monroe. Buster was preceded in death by his parents Anabel Thaxton Coan and Frank B. Coan, and sisters Aline Maxie and Robbie Snell. He is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Evelyn Maurice Leach Coan; daughters, Annie and husband Truman Miers of Monroe and Linda and husband Ryman Johnson of North Little Rock, Ark.; granddaughters, Heather Johnson of Conway, Ark., and Kelly Miers Davidson and husband Art of Okinawa, Japan; sisters, Jimmie Grace Craft of Rosepine and Bobby Hall Wiggins of Anacoco; maternal aunt, Ruby Thaxton Alford of Plainview. Norman Elliot Loftin Norman Elliot "Tommy" Loftin, 94, of DeRidder, passed away on February 15, 2011 in DeRidder. Services will be held Friday, February 18, 2011 at the Pentecostal Gospel Lighthouse. Ministers will be the Reverends, Josh Stoneburner, James Herrington, Jeff Phillips and Ed Tilley. Burial will be at the Merryville Cemetery in Merryville. Tommy was born in Evans. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign and Phillipine Liberation. Survivors are: stepsons, Morris Pate, of Mittie and Edward Wileman of Rosepine; stepdaughters, Betty Spikes of DeRidder, Melva Beasley of Cleveland, Texas, Beverly Tilley and spouse Rev. Ed Tilley of DeRidder; and a host of nieces, nephews and stepgrandchildren. February 22, 2011 Joseph Daniel Crager, Jr. Funeral services for Joseph Daniel Crager, Jr., 91, of Lufkin Texas formally of Anacoco, will be held at Monday, February 21, 2011 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with the Rev. Durhl R. Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Joseph, the son of Joseph D. Crager, Sr. and Lula Weeks Crager, was born on June 10, 1919 in Alco. He passed away on Friday, February 18, 2011 in Lufkin, Texas. Mr. Crager served in the Air Force during WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Lear Crager of Lufkin, Texas, formally of Anacoco; daughters and sons-in-law Deanna Bentley and Parker Bentley of Lufkin, Texas and Sylvia Toups and Herman Toups of Lufkin, Texas; brothers and sisters- in-law, Raymond Crager and Lawanda Crager of Anacoco and Roy Crager and Mildred Crager of Savannah Ga.; grandchildren, Mark Bentley, Tonya Bentley, Paula Irvine and Eric Toups; and great grandchildren Andrew Farley, Tara Bentley, Conner Irvine, Harrison Irvine, Alexis Toups and Austin Toups. Ara Mae Johnson Our precious momma, grandma, and best friend, made a change in her address on February 17, 2011 at 7:52 a.m. Her new address is: Ara Mae Johnson in heaven with my Lord. Momma is survived by sons, LaVell "Pete" Johnson (Olivia) of Pitkin, Leonard Johnson (Doris) of Rosepine, Lealon Johnson (Terry) of Pitkin; daughter, Leola J. Green (Wayne) of Dry Creek; brothers, Darville Burks of DeRidder and Bobby Burks of DeRidder; sister Evelyn Isbell of DeRidder; 18 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, of 44 years, Lavelle Johnson; son, Lee Johnson; brothers, Roy T. and Shelby Burks; sister, Joy Pearl Townsley; and an infant daughter, Lula Mae Johnson. Funeral service will be held Saturday, February 19, 2011, at the funeral home. Ministers officiating will be brothers Loyd Jeans, Gary Bankston, Mark Christian, Alvin Glaze and Sam Burchard. Burial will be at Lone Star Cemetery in Cole Central under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Vernon Jones Vernon (Verna) Jones passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on Friday February 18 at the amazing age of 103. Verna was born on February 3, 1908. She was preceded in death by her son, Forrest Head. She is survived by her husband Frank Jones; three daughters, Judy and Danny Smith of DeRidder, Syble and Myron Revard of Aurora, Col. and Eunice and Robert Dickinson of Shreveport; and four sons, Jerrell Head of Carthage, Texas; Grant and Sally Head, E.R. and Margaret Head, and Andy and Vera Head, all of Shreveport. She also will be missed by 18 grandchildren, Paul Warner, Doug Warner, Sonya Hidalgo, Matt Warner, Mark Head, Michael Head, Robin Burgess, Sherrie Gastelum, Cathy Howard, Gary Head, Donna Martin, David Head, Nancy Kiyokawa, Pam Martinez, Sandy Brusiloff, Jerrell Wayne Head, Steven Head, and Barbara Poland; 38 great grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. A graveside service at Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. John Monk Funeral services for John "J. W." Monk, 82, of Leesville will be held Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville, with Rev. Edwin McCullough, Bro. Steve Netherland, Rev. Dale Poe and Rev. Luther Despino. The burial will follow in the Silver Creek Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. J. W., the son of Leslie and Annie Yates Monk, was born January 12, 1929 in Weathersby, Miss. He passed away Sunday, February 20 at his residence in Leesville. John married the love of his life, Voncile Dunaway, on October 1, 1950. He retired from the US Army, in 1972, as a staff sergeant after serving 25 years; during his career he served in the Vietnam War and Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Myrtle Marie Foster and a brother, Wilmer T. Monk. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Voncile Dunaway Monk of Leesville; sons, Rev. John Monk and wife Terri of Baltimore, Maryland and Timothy Monk and wife Andria of Mineral Wells, Texas; daughters, Dianne Willis of Leesville and Kay Cooley and husband Lynn of Leesville; brother, Walter Dewitt Monk of Pearl, Miss; sister, Rosie Etta Benton of Crystal Springs, Miss; sister-in-law, Maxie Angisworth and husband John of Mize, Miss; 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. February 23, 2011 Harold Haymon Sr. Harold Haymon Sr., 78, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2011 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. He served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Shirley Jean (Turner) Haymon of Orange, Texas; sons, Stephen Nester and wife Susan of New Mexico, Harold Haymon Jr. and wife Kim of Dallas, Texas and Ronnie Haymon and wife Samantha of Orange, Texas; sisters, Ruby Thornton of Deridder, Faye Littleton, of Pickering, Idell Hunter, of Anacoco and Adell Wellbanks, of Hicks; brother, Hubert Haymon of Lafayette; and five grandchildren. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at the funeral home. Burial followed at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Ann C. Hollenbeck Ann C. Hollenbeck, 71, of Hot Springs, Ark. died Saturday, February 19 2011. Ann was the daughter of Sidney and Ann Campbell. Survivors include her husband of 51 years, James H. Hollenbeck; two daughters, Sidna H. Ford and Dianna H. Smith; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Jay Hollenbeck. February 25, 2011 John Philip O'Malley, age 58, of Alvin, Texas passed away Wednesday February 23, 2011 at his residence. John was born on June 3, 1952 in Houston, Texas He served his country in the United States Army in Germany during the Vietnam Era. John is preceded in death by his father, George F. O'Malley and father- in-law, Bertie Wellman. John is survived by his wife, Ginger O'Malley; son, Jeremy O'Malley; sisters, Janet Hoover and husband, David, Nancy O'Malley; brothers, Jeff O'Malley, Dennis O'Malley, James O'Malley and wife, Rita; 2 grandchildren, Draik Hickok, Reagan O'Malley; sisters-in-law, Kay Wilbanks and husband, Doylan, Linda Wellman; brother-in-law, Joe Wellman and wife, Sylva; mother-in-law, Nita Wellman; special friends, Russ and Nancy Pollard. Arrangements under the direction of Scott Funeral Home, Alvin, Texas. March 1, 2011 Lionel Barrow Funeral services for Lionel Barrow, 71, of Leesville, will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Barrow passed away on Tuesday, March 01, 2011 in Leesville. Rosaire Cote Funeral Mass for Rosaire Cote, 81, of Leesville, will be held at Thursday, March 3, 2011, at Saint Michael The Archangel Catholic Church in Leesville with the Father Clemente Mauricio officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Rosaire, the son of Ovila and Bernadette Cote, was born on September 20, 1929, in Elmore, Vermont. He passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 26, 2011, in Leesville. He served in the United States Army for 30 years and served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Auguste Cote and William Cote; brothers, Fernand Cote, Jean Paul Cote and Renalo Cote and sisters, Lize Potuin and Suzanne Chartier. He is survived by his wife, Takako "Mary" Holston Cote of Leesville; sons, George Cote and wife Merrill of La Grange, Ga. and Richard Cote and wife June of Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; daughter, Rosemarie Wiegand and husband Todd of Wyoming, Mont. He had three grandchildren: Amber, Rhiannon and Mark, and one great grandchild, Takara. Regina Mae Lanier Funeral services for Regina Mae Lanier, 45, of Shreveport will be held at Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at Laurel Hill Baptist Church in Hicks with the Rev. Jerry Burns and Rev. Huey Hayman officiating. Burial will follow in the Laurel Hill Cemetery in Hicks, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Regina, the daughter of Clyde David and Francis Lenore Burns Lanier was born on November 11, 1965, in Ft. Polk. She passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2011, at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport. She was preceded in death by father, David Lanier and brother-in-law Ed Vidulich. She is survived by her mom, Lenore Lanier of Leesville; brothers, Donnie Burns and wife, Lori of Arlington, Texas and Ronnie Burns and wife, Kathy of Marshall, Texas; sister, Gayle Vidulich of Bartlett, Tenn.; grandmother, Willie Mae Lanier of Middleton, Tenn.; and nieces and nephews, April Crozier, Derrick Burns, Amber Patteson, Shane Burns, Chris Anderson, and Jared Anderson. Erlene Eder Rodgers Funeral services for Erlene "Destiny" Eder Rodgers, 32, of Manor, Texas will be held Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with the Bro. Richard Partridge officiating. Burial will follow in the Holton Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Erlene, the daughter of Rodolfo and Ofelia Casanada Eder was born on June 16, 1978, in Manila, Philippines. She passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2011 in Beaumont, Texas. She is survived by her husband, Marlin Rodgers, of Manor, Texas; daughter, Kassey Megan Rodgers of Manor, Texas; mother, Ofelia Casanada Eder of the Philippines; stepsons, Cameron Rodgers of Manor, Texas and Aiden Rodgers of Manor, Texas; stepdaughters, Alana Parr of El Paso, Texas and Alora Wilson of Hicks; brother, Eric Eder of the Philippines and sister, Melanie Eder of the Philippines. Marion J. Smith Services to celebrate the home going of Mr. Marion J. Smith, age 86, of Jonesboro,will be held Wednesday March 2, 2011 at the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, with Dr. Charles Wesley, Rev. Rick Cole and Rev. Stuart Toms officiating. Interment will follow at the Sweetwater Cemetery in Quitman. Marion J. Smith was born on September 15, 1924 and went to be with his heavenly father and loved ones on February 27, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents Joel G. Smith and Rosa Adams Smith; sister Exie Smith McDow; and brothers Melton Smith and Rev. Jesse Glover Smith. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years, Girline Murphy Smith; son, Bruce Marion Smith of Ruston; and daughter, Angela Smith Dowden and husband Chuck of Leesville; granddaughter, Jennifer Michelle Dowden of Baton Rouge; grandson, Trey Dowden of Leesville; sister-in-law, Maud Smith of Mansfield. He was an extremely proud veteran of the U. S. Navy having served in both World War II and the Korean Conflict. March 2, 2011 Gary L. Hawthorne Gary L. Hawthorne, a native of Anacoco, passed away peacefully at his home in Baton Rouge on Sunday, February 20 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 58 years old. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marguerite W. Hawthorne and a nephew James Stanley. He is survived by his father, James C. Hawthorne and his sister Jackie H. Martin, both from Anacoco; his brother, James C. Hawthorne, Jr. and wife Carol of Baton Rouge; nieces and nephews, Joe Riley and wife, Jennifer from Lamarque, Texas; Chad Martin and wife, Allison from Corpus Christi, Texas; Jaime Hawthorne from Atlanta, Ga; Mandy Serignet and husband, Damon; Todd Martin and wife Elizabeth of Baton Rouge. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, March 6, at Anacoco Baptist Church. Sarah Ann Meeks Sarah Ann Meeks, 17, of Leesville passed away February 25, 2011 at St. Judes, in Memphis, Tenn. Sarah went to be with the Lord while surrounded by her family. Sarah is survived by her loving parents Rosalie Gutierrez and husband Alfredo of Leesville, and father Markus Meeks of Shreveport; grandparents, Herbert and Amelia Balli of Leesville; Lester and Siglinde DeSoto of Anacoco; great grandmother, Adelia Cadena of Edinburg, Texas; sisters, Michelle Gibson, of Leesville, Heather Meeks of Leesville and Crystal Allen of Leesville; uncles, Herbert Balli II and wife Ericka of Tucson, Ariz., Alex Meeks of Houston, Texas; aunts, Jackie Balli of New Llano, Renate Meeks and husband Gerald Arrington of Rosepine, Peggy Meeks Eastridge of Houston, Texas; cousins, Samantha Balli, and Clay and Jordan Eastridge. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 5 at First United Pentecostal Church in Leesville. Rev. Dale Mortensen and Mark Christian will be presiding over the services. Funeral services are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. March 5, 2011 Bobby O'Neal Woods A Celebration of Life for Bobby O'Neal Woods, 72, will be held at the Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville Monday, March 7, 2011; the Rev. Durhl Ray Davis and Bro. Hank Hamilton will be officiating and Mr. Don Goins will be the speaker. Mr. Woods was born in Kurthwood, April 29, 1938 to Linda Parker Woods Williams and Burnice O'Neal Woods and passed away peacefully on Thursday March 3, 2011 at Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda Manasco Woods; son, Todd O'Neal Woods of Miami, Fla.; daughter, Alisa Lynn Woods and his beloved grandson, Parker O'Neal Woods-Wilson, both of Leesville. He served in the US Air Force with the 48th Tac Fighter wing/Security Division in Europe. March 7, 2011 Maxine Faye Downs Maxine Faye Downs, 51 of Natchitoches, died on Friday, March 4, 2011, at Willis Knighton Pierremont in Shreveport. She was born Thursday, May 21, 1959 in Nuremburg, Germany. She was preceded in death by her parents, C.A. and Jessie Fay Guffey, and sister, CharlotteTiffany. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Martin of Haslet, Texas; sons, Michael Downs of Jefferson, Texas and James Dillon Young of Natchitoches; brother, Chuck Guffey of Fla.; grandchildren, Marvin and Brandon Downs of Jefferson, Texas. A funeral service was held Sunday, March 6, 2011 at Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints. The Bishop Carroll Daniels officiated. Interment was in Many Cemetery, Many. Johnny Jeane Funeral services for Johnny Jeane, 60, of Leesville, will be held Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with the Bro. James Herrington officiating. Burial will follow in the Canaan Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Johnny, the son of Willie C. Jeane Sr., and Jessie Scott Jeane was born on December 28, 1950, in Newton, Texas. He passed away on March 6, 2011, at Terrebonne General Hospital in Houma. He is survived by his son, Jake and Tiffany Jeane of Leesville; daughter, Joni Jeane of Owensboro, Ky.; brothers, Billy and Carolyn Jeane of Leesville, Donald Wayne and Becky Jeane of Leesville, Jimmie and Renee Jeane of Leesville, Bobby and Maggie Jeane of Sarasota, Fla. and Floyd Jeane of Leesville; sisters, Carol Ann and Bo Paddy of Leesville and Dianna and Donald Paddy of Leesville; and two grandchildren, KayLee and Benjamin Jeane. March 10, 2011 Lionel Barrow Funeral services for Lionel Barrow, 72, of Leesville, will be held at Saturday, March 12, 2011, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. Maurice Bynum officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Lionel, the son of Bennett Barrow, Sr., and Mary Ella Young Barrow, was born on January 13, 1939, in New Orleans. He passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Mr. Barrow retired from the United States Army having served in the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Rita T. Barrow; grandparents; four aunts; two uncles and one brother. He is survived by his daughter, Regina Kincey of Leesville; goddaughter, Natasha K. Smith of Ft. Hood, Texas, and three brothers, Raymond Lee Barrow, George Edward Barrow and Carl Ersken Barrow all of New Orleans. Ervin Gatson, Sr. Ervin Gatson, Sr., 63, of DeRidder, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2011 in DeRidder. A memorial service will be Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Morning Star Church in DeRidder, with the Rev. Jackie McClain officiating. Survivors include sons, Leonard and Wanda Smith, Sr. of Lake Charles, Harold Cornwell of Dallas, Texas and Ervin Gatson, Jr. and Portia of New Llano; daughter, Sharonda and Harrison Wiley of Ruston; brother, David Gatson of DeRidder; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services are conducted by Myers Colonial Funeral Home. Geraldine Miller Windham Funeral services for Geraldine Miller Windham, 78, of Anacoco, will be held Friday, March 11, 2011, at the First United Pentecostal Church in Anacoco with Bro. C. W. Dowden and E. L. Thornton officiating. Graveside services will be held at the Belah Cemetery in Jena under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Geraldine, the daughter of James Elbert and Agatha Haymon Thornton was born on September 15, 1932, in Provencal. She passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, at Rapides Regional Hospital in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her husbands, R.D. Miller and Cecil Windham. She is survived by her son, Ricky Miller and wife Sharon of Anacoco; daughter, Pamela Kirkland of Little Rock, Ark.; brothers, Rev. E. L. Thornton, Rev. C.D. Thornton and Rev. Don Thornton; sister, Eulavay Donaho; nine grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. March 14, 2011 Richard L. Burns, Sr. Richard L. Burns, Sr., 72, of Leesville, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2011 in Leesville. Richard is survived by his wife, Barbara Jones Burns of Leesville; sons, Richard "Rusty" Loy Burns and wife Kathleen of Leesville, Cody R. Burns and wife Caitlin of Leesville and Woody Waters and wife Ashley of Leesville; daughter, Cindy Holsomback of New Llano; Brother, Rev. John C. Burns and wife Kitty of Leesville; sister, Blanche and husband Rev. J.T. Wheat of Bastrop; grandchildren: Jobe Lynn Holsomback, Summer Carter and husband Shawn, Richard L. Burns III, Shelby Burns, Mason Burns, Hunter Waters, and Aubree Waters; great grandchildren, Lorishae Brown and Jayden Holsomback. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lettie Brown Burns and his parents, Emerson "Tobe" Burns and Beva Yates Burns. Richard served in the U.S Army from 1955-1958. Funeral services will be held at the church on Tuesday March 15, 2011 with Rev. Mark Christian and Rev. J.T Wheat officiating. Burial will take place at Pinehill Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Oleta Perkins Mitcham Clark Funeral services for Oleta Perkins Mitcham Clark, of Leesville, will be held Monday, March 14, 2011, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Cooper Cemetery in Pickering, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Oleta, the daughter of Mark and Bessie Nichols Perkins, was born on December 12, 1925 in Vernon Parish. She passed away on Friday, March 11, 2011, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her father, Mark Perkins; mother, Bessie Nichols Perkins; husband, Carl V. Mitcham; son, Rodney Carleton Mitcham; grandson, Luke Russell; sisters, Elwanda Harvey and Edwina Jones and brother, Raymond Wayne Perkins. She is survived by her son, Michael Mitcham and wife, Laura of Tampa, Fla.; daughters, Carla Sue Wharton of Sam Rayburn, Texas and Debra Russell of Leesville; grandchildren, Blake James Morrison of Houston, James Austin Russell and wife Lacey of Nacogdoches, Texas and Katelyn Marie Mitcham of Tampa, Fla.; and one great grandchild, Issac Austin Russell. William McAllen Funeral services for William McAllen, 80, of Leesville, will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. McAllen passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2011 in Lake Charles. Guinevere O'Banion Guinevere O'Banion of Leesville passed away March 9, 2011 at Spring Hill Memorial Hospital in Mobile, Ala. Mrs. O'Banion is survived by four daughters, Margaret Jean (Emile) Garlepied of New Orleans, Virginia (Ken) Bloch of Mobile, Ala., Ann (Steve) Venturatos of Houston, Texas and Carla (Peter) Addison of Houston, Texas; one sister, Sydney (Arthur) Hanley of Winter Park, Fla; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Broueax, Victoria Suh, David Halprin, Rebecca Gabriel, Elizabeth Ardel, Andrew Addison, Avery Addison, Kyle Bloch; one great grandchild, Genieve Cotton. She is preceded in death by her husband Cledie O'Banion. Services will be held Monday March 14 at East Leesville Baptist Church. Bro. Arthur Gill will be presiding over the service. Burial will follow in the Leesville Cemetery. Funeral services are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home Leesville. Doris M. Thaxton Funeral services for Doris M. Thaxton, 85, of Anacoco, will be held Monday, March 14, 2011, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. D. R. Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Doris was born on June 3, 1925, in Shreveport. She passed away on Monday, March 7, 2011, at her residence in Anacoco. She is survived by her daughters, Beverly DuBois of Anacoco and Linda Furlow and husband J.R. of Anacoco; four grandchildren, grandson and caregiver, Rodney Young, Glen DuBois, Jason Robichaux and Kelly Prejean and 10 great grandchildren. Kim Pan Ye Funeral services for Kim Pan Ye, of Leesville, will be held at Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. Yoon Soo Cho officiating. Burial will follow in the Rowe Memorial Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Kim was born on January 14, 1923, in Korea. She passed away on Monday, March 14, 2011, at her daughters' residence in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, James Clowers. She is survived by her sons, Charles Sang Kyu of Leesville, Cho Sang Ho of Korea and Cho Ho Pock of Korea; daughters, Suzie Clowers of Leesville and Jennie Weatherwood and husband, Harold of Leesville; daughter-in- law, Chang Pafford of Leesville, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. March 22, 2011 Gene Dwayne Booty Funeral services for Gene Dwayne Booty, 73, of Robeline, will be held Thursday, March 24, 2011, at the First United Pentecostal Church in Leesville with Rev. John Burns, Rev. Mark Christian and Rev. M.C. Green officiating. Burial will follow in the Kisatchie Cemetery in Kisatchie, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Gene, the son of Arthur David and Bertie Dowden Booty was born on December 13, 1937, in Kisatchie. He passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2011, at his residence in Robeline. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Martha Darlene Booty Adams; brother, Wilbur Booty and sister, Tommy Lea Blackwell. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Madeline Sue Moore Booty of Robeline; children, Kevin D. Booty and wife Brenda of Ragley, Tamara Edmond and husband Darrin of Monument, Colo., Timothy D. Booty and wife Angela of Ball, Kristi Bryson of Richmond, Va. and Angela McQuillin and husband Ricky of West Monroe, and 10 grandchildren, Jeremy Adams, Samuel Booty, Rebecca Booty, Gabrielle Edmond, Ethan Edmond, Wesley Edmond, Grey Bryson, Samara Booty, Blake Ashworth and Victoria Ashworth. Faye Covington Faye Covington, 72, of Leesville, passed away March 19, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Services were held Sunday March 20, 2011 in the Chapel of Heritage Rowe Funeral Home Leesville. Burial followed in Rowe Memorial Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Ray Covington; daughter, Jennifer Covington Duncan; brothers, Harold P. Racca, Thomas A. Racca; grandchildren, Patrick Ray Highbaugh and Melissa Joan Duncan. She is preceded in death by sister, Dolores Marie Racca; brothers, Kenneth Gerald Racca and Shelby Lee James Racca. March 23, 2011 Eileen McManus Funeral services for Eileen McManus,76, of Pickering, will be held Friday, March 25, 2011, at Sandy Hill Baptist Church in Leesville with Bro. Amos Ezell, Bro. Frank Hensley 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. Mrs. McManus, the daughter of James Arthur and Sara Ellen Cripps Quinney, was born April 25, 1934, in Mollington Banbury, Oxford England. She passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011, at her residence in Pickering. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Earl McManus; twin sister, Olive Quinney and sister, Joan Quinney Buell. Mrs. McManus is survived by her sons, Richard McManus of Rosepine, and James Neal McManus of Cranston, R.I.; daughters, Brenda Montiel of Pickering, Sandra Davis of Pickering, Carmen Holder of Pickering and Sharon Sellers of Pickering; brothers, Paul Quinney and Alan Quinney both of England; grandchildren, Brad McManus, Ross McManus, Sandra Bell, David Montiel, James Ruben Montiel, Shonda Berzins, Andrea Heard, Gregory Olson, Sarah Toney and Robert Sellers; and great grandchildren, Bryce McManus, Logan McManus, Riley Montiel, Kyndal Montiel, Hudson Montiel, Colton Berzins, Madison Berzins, Karagan Berzins and Kylen Heard. March 24, 2011 Irene (Bass) Bolton Funeral services for Irene (Bass) Bolton, 84, of Slagle will be Saturday, March 26th at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Terry Ward officiating and Anthony Jeane speaking, with the burial to follow at the Antioch Cemetery in Slagle. Irene was born in Simpson, the daughter of David and Rosa Bass. She passed away Wednesday, March 23 in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 62 years W. T. Bolton, her grandson, Justin Lynn Roberts, four brothers and one sister. Irene is survived by her two daughters, Sharon Roberts of Slagle and Rena and Jeff Barker of Sulphur; two grandchildren, Pamela Roberts and Jennifer Barker O'Pry; two great grandchildren Brooke Roberts and Trevor Roberts. Pauline M. Cryer Funeral services for Pauline M. Cryer, 76, of Rayville, will be held Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Good Hope Baptist Church, Leesville, with Rev. Wallace Palmer officiating. Internment will be at Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Mrs. Cryer was born August 12, 1924 in Many, and passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2011 in Rayville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Cryer; brother, Norris Wayne Moses; and a grandson, Matthew Todd Spencer. Survivors include her children, Carolyn Sharbono and husband, Sam of Rayville, Sandra Lindsey and husband, Jesse of Ozark, Ark.; grandchildren, Ted Allen Morris, Jr. and wife, Liz of Rayville, Kimberly Ann Stafford and husband, Tim of Hernando, Miss., Brian Lee Morris and wife, Karen of Evans, Ga., Michelle C. Morris of Rayville, Shannon Dale Spencer and wife, Tiffany of Shreveport, Jason Spencer of Shreveport; 12 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; sister, Delanie Moses of Delhi; brothers, Charles Moses and wife, Anna of Rosepine, Ishmel Moses of Rosepine. Elsie Moses Travis Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie Moses Travis of DeRidder will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of DeRidder. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Travis passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 in DeRidder. March 29, 2011 George J. Beltz George J. Beltz, 76, of Leesville, passed away on Monday March 28, 2011 in his home in Ventress. Services will be held at First Baptist Church of New Roads and will be conducted by Rev. Stacey Morgan. Entombment will take place in St. Mary's Mausoleum in New Roads. He is survived by: his wife of 55 years, Beverly Morgan Beltz; one daughter and son-in-law, Susan "Gidget" Hendricks and husband Mark, of Sulphur; one sister, Jeanie Hogan, of Rome, Ga.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy and Sharon Beltz, John and Jane Beltz of Leesville; one grandson, Scott Hendricks of Sulphur; and one granddaughter, Miki Beltz of Lafayette. He was preceded in death by: sons, Burt and Jon Beltz; parents, Caughey and Achsah Beltz; sisters, Daisy Winfree and Coy Lynn Kennedy. Perry Edmond Cavanaugh Funeral services for Perry Edmond Cavanaugh, 87, of Leesville,will be held at Thursday, March 31, 2011, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Castor Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Perry, the son of Hobby and May McManus Cavanaugh, was born on August 27, 1923, in Leesville. He passed away on Monday, March 28, 2011, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Mr. Perry served in the United States Army Air Corp having served in World War II as part of the European Bombing Campaign and later supported the Berlin Airlift. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae Cavanaugh; daughter, Peggy Ann Cavanaugh; brother, Wallace McManus and sister, Iris Cavanaugh Moore. He is survived by his children, Cheryl Cavanaugh Borders and husband Roy of Leesville, Edward Lee Cavanaugh and wife Sheila of Monument, Colo., Ryan Cavanaugh of Springfield, Mo. and Loy Mae Arnold and husband Denny of Greely, Colo.; grandchildren, Lori Borders, Perry Borders, Tyler Arnold, Travis Arnold, Ryan Cavanaugh, Jr., Christopher Cavanaugh, Shannon Almanzar, Kristian Cavanaugh and Jennifer Westrey and great grandchildren, Austin, Michael, Caelan, A.J., Alexandra, Jacob, Hanna and Gregory. March 31, 2011 Bertha Marie Goodwin Bertha Marie Goodwin, 92, of Leesville, passed away March 31, 2011. Funeral arrangements are pending with Hixson Funeral Home, of Leesville. April 1, 2011 Graveside services for Emilia Rosas Leon Guerrero, 71, of Leesville, will be held at Saturday, April 2, 2011, at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville with Father Clemente Mauricio officiating. Emilia, the daughter of Ignacio and Anita Aguilar Rosas, was born on March 10, 1940, in Houston, Texas. She passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Jesus Leon Guerrero of Leesville; children, Elizabeth VanAntwerp of West Monroe, N.Y., Benita Skidmore and husband Jeff of New Llano, Jesse Leon Guerrero and wife Karen of Rosepine, Sonia M. Davalos and husband Joseph of San Antonio, Texas and Lorraine Leon Guerrero of Sunshine; sister, Naomi Nieto of Houston; sister-n-law, Susanna Rosas of Houston; grandchildren, Brett VanAntwerp and wife Tara, Mathew VanAntwerp, Jessica Skidmore, Dereck Skidmore, Taylor Nessmith, Kylie Nessmith, Brittany Leon Guerrero, Alex Davalos, Hunter Davalos, Aidan Davalos and Mya Johnson and one great-grandchild, Collin VanAntwerp. Jerry Barker Hale Jerry Barker Hale, 70, of Florien, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 in Many. Jerry is survived by sons, Jerry Barker Hale Jr. (Jessica), of Pasadena, Texas; Richard Hale (Keva), of Anacoco; Joe Hale, of Houston, Texas; daughters, Tawnya Petty (Richard), of Florien; Dawn Lewis (Jerry), of Anacoco; mother, Leona Walsh, of Florien; brothers, James Richard Hale, Deer Park, Texas; Wesley Hale (Belinda), of Anacoco,; sister, Anna Hale (Calaway), of Anacoco; grandchildren: Thomas Hale, Tanner Hale, Patience Hale, Everette Hale, Natisha Simmons, Kourtney Lewis, Justin Massey, Skip Weathers, Cory Lyons, Kristin Hale, Jenna Hale, Thomas James Hale, Amber Hale and 9 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pansy Ruth Hale; father, James Hale and brother, Thomas Hale. Funeral services will be held at Pisgah Baptist Church Saturday April 2 with Rev. Buddy Airhart officiating. Burial will take place at Pisgah Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. April 4, 2011 James H. Jean December 10, 1930 - April 2, 2011 Funeral services for James H. Jean, 80, of Breaux Bridges, will be held at Tuesday, April 5 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Danny Herbert and Rev. W.T. Shelton 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. Jean, the son of James and Dessie Cooper Jean, was born December 10, 1930 in Jasper, Texas and passed away April 2 at the Lafayette General Hospital in Lafayette. James was preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law Donald and Ima Manning; and his son, Donnie Joe Jean. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty Jean, of Breaux Bridges; two daughters, Diane Killian of Lake Charles and Nita Juneau of Breaux Bridge; seven grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Delmond Owens A memorial service for Delmond Owens of New York City, formerly of Simpson in Vernon Parish, will be held on Saturday April 9 at the Simpson Church of God, in Simpson. Delmond (Del) died at his residence on March 21, at the age of 70 years and 5 months. He was born on October 9, 1940 in Leesville, to David Everette and Dona (Cooley) Owens. He is survived by two brothers, Everette Jr. and wife Doris of Austin, Texas and Donald and wife Linda of Simpson; one sister, Bobbye Gordy also of Simpson; four nieces, Rosalyn Lee of Stone Wall, Texas, Ellene Owens of Pineville, Carol Lacook, of Jersey Village, Texas and Donna Douzart of Simpson; four nephews, Rodney Owens of Austin, Texas, Mark Owens of Pineville, Michael Gordy of Humble, Texas and Jonathon Owens of Pineville. In addition to his parents, he is preceeded in death by one brother, Rev. Wayne Owens; his brother-in-law, Herbert Gordy; and one nephew, Air Force Staff Sgt. David Owens. Melvin Gene Parady Services for Melvin Gene Parady of LaCamp will be at Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at the LaCamp Pentecostal Church in LaCamp with Rev. Gary Floyd and Rev. Joseph Merchant officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in the LaCamp Pentecostal Cemetery under the guidance of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Parady, 74, died on Sunday, April 3, 2011 in Alexandria. He was a Vietnam veteran and served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force. Preceding him in death were his parents, Earl Frank and Virginia King Parady. Survivors are his wife of 53 years Shirley Rose Poe Parady of LaCamp; daughter, Connie Boswell of LaCamp; son, Butch Parady of LaCamp; four grandsons, Derrick Boswell and wife Jennifer, Brett Parady and wife Danielle, Daryl Boswell and fiance´ Stacy Nissen, and Craig Parady and fiance´ Shelby Fiesel; great grandchildre, Evinie, Brayton, Averie, Kadence Boswell and McKenzie Alford. April 11, 2011 Lucille Wicks Kilgore Funeral services for Lucille Wicks Kilgore, 64, of Leesville, will be held Monday, April 11, 2011, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Leesville with Rev. Joseph Garner officiating. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Graveside services will be held at Tibbee Community Cemetery in Tibbee, Miss. Lucille, the daughter of Eluster Wicks Sr., and Louise Howard Wicks was born on January 26, 1947, in West Point, Miss. She passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2011, in Dallas, Texas. She is survived by her daughter, Angel Dace and Greg of Mesquite, Texas; brothers, James Wicks and Earnestine and Eluster Wicks, Jr. and Doris; sisters, Elonia Wicks Evans and Dave, Dotsy Wicks Roberts and William and Yvonne Wicks Henley and grandsons, Avery Dace and Kenton Dace. James Ray Norris James Ray Norris, of Alexandria, passed away April 7, 2011 at the age of 62. He was born to Rosy Gary and Henry Norris, Sr. on January 24, 1949. James was a loving, kind and generous person who will be dearly missed by two daughters Angela and Tammie Norris; three grandchildren Sylvon Stevens, Darrion Norris and Taylor Clark; five sisters, Alice Weeks, Helen Anderson and her husband Rosco, Odeal McNight and her husband Johnny, Jessie Woodard and her husband Joseph, Mary Jackson, Alice Claibourne and her husband James, and Laura Johnson. He is also survived by his two brothers Joseph Morris and his wife Irene, Billy Norris and his wife Jean. James served his country in the United States Army for his entire life, retiring as a master sergeant. A service to celebrate his life will follow at 12:30 p.m., officiated by Rev. Vickie Bush. Mr. Norris will then receive full military honors at a graveside service in Memorial Oaks Cemetery. April 14, 2011 Garry Kenneth Clement Garry Kenneth Clement, 69, passed away at his residence in Vernon Parish on Monday, April 11, 2011. Cremation of his remains was handled by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Garry, the son of David and Edna May Pahner Clement, was born on December 22, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio. He retired from the U.S. Army. He served four tours of duty during the Vietnam war. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Lynn Clement of Leesville; daughter, Michele Ann Poe of Leesville; three grandchildren, Charles David, Justin and Amanda; and three great grandchildren. Waynon Willis Myers Waynon Willis Myers, also known as Will, died peacefully while in the company of family and friends, Monday, April 11, 2011 in Austin, Texas at the age of 63. Waynon is survived by his son Henry Carl and daughters Jessica Kathryn and Sarah Elizabeth and sister Olivia Earle Gontarz. He now rejoins his son Charles Perry and parents, Reverend Earl and Ethel McInnis Myers of Orange, Texas in the presence of his Lord and Savior. Born October 23, 1947 in Brownwood, Texas, Waynon was an eighth generation Texan. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 16 at Bonnet's Chapel at the McInnis Cemetery off Cold Springs Loop in Anacoco. A memorial service will be held in Austin, Texas the following week. April 18, 2011 Richard West Berry A memorial service for Richard West "Dicky" Berry, 54, will be on Friday, April 22, 2011, at First Methodist Church in Leesville. Dicky passed away at his home in Leesville. Dicky is survived by his parents, Richard "Dick" and Patricia "Pat" Berry of Leesville, his sisters and brothers-in-law, Lisa and Greg "Frank" Franklin of Anacoco and Denise and Eddie Esserman of St. Simon Island, Ga., brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Marty Berry of Lake Charles; nieces Tiffany Franklin and Hanna Esserman; and nephews James and Matthew Berry. Joy Gibson Funeral services for Joy Gibson, 85, of Leesville, will be held Wednesday, April 20, 2011. at South Park Baptist Church in Leesville with Bro. Collins and Bro. Comeaux officiating. Interment will be held at Smart Chapel Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Gibson died Sunday, April 17, 2011, at Byrd Regional Hospital. She is survived by her sons, Glen Oscar Jackson of DeRidder and Kevin Leon Gibson or Bossier City; daughters, Patricia Ann Stamp of DeRidder and Scharlott Chiasson of New Orleans; brothers, Huey White of Longville and Jessie White of DeRidder; one sister, Wanda Goins of Knight; 18 grandchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren. Jose Anibal Negron Jose Anibal Negron, born on April 17, 1928, left his loving wife of 58 years, Nelcy, to answer the Lord's call on April 15, 2011, at the age of 82. U.S. Army Retired Sgt. 1st Class Negron served the U.S. Army in Korea, Germany and Vietnam during the period of 1950-1971. He is survived by his wife, Nelcy; children, Jose, Edwin (Lori), Jorge (Nancy) and Eric (Monica); grandchildren, Joseph, Alisa (Chris), Chris, Jackie (Shane), Heather (Clay), Clint (Danielle) and Erin; great grandchildren, Jackson, Emerson, Austin and Tyson. A Catholic Mass followed Monday April, 18, 2011 in St. Michael's Catholic Church, Leesville. Interment followed at Rowe Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home Leesville. Vergie Stout Vergie "Patsy" Stout, 87, of Hackett, Ark., formerly of Fort Smith, Ark., died Monday, April 18, 2011 in her home. She was preceded in death by her husband Herman E. Stout. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 21, 2011 at Ocker-Putman Funeral Home Chapel with burial in U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark. under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Black of Hackett, Ark. and Terry Priest of Fort Smith, Ark.; one sister Selma Biggs and her husband Dr. Otis Biggs of Leesville; four grandchildren, Traci Opolka and her husband, Mike of Hackett, Ark., Major Christina Krag and her husband, Thom of Madrid, Spain, Katie Priest of Fort Smith, Ark. and Darin Black of Hackett, Ark.; five great grandchildren, Chase and Sydnie Opolka, Sue Ann, Megan and Brandon Black. April 19, 2011 Frances Kemp Pye Frances Kemp Pye, 98, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 17, 2011. Frances was born January 7, 1913 in Sour Lake, Texas. She graduated from high school in Leesville in 1929. She married her high school sweetheart Perry G. Pye of Leesville in 1931. They had one child. Frances is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Alice Kemp and her husband Perry G. Pye. She is survived by her son Perry Gregory Pye and his wife Mary Ann, two grandchildren Garrett G. Pye and his wife Robyn and Page Eryn Schwertner and her husband Brian and five great grandchildren, Jake, Zach, Page Pye, Douglas and Meryl Schwertner. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, April 21, 2011 in The Chapel at Tallowood Baptist Church, Houston, Texas. Interment to follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery. Lee Lee Summerell Lee Lee Summerell, 31, of Natchitoches, passed away on April 17, 2011, in New Orleans, following a sudden illness. Lee Lee was born on September 11, 1979, in Natchez, Miss. She passed away peacefully at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans. Lee Lee is survived by her mother, Judy Bruce Summerell of Hornbeck; twin sister, Katie Summerell of Dallas, Texas; brother, Corey Summerell and wife Tonjia of Livingston; grandmother, Lucille Bruce Walker of Dallas, Texas; stepmother, Kenniann Summerell of Little Rock, Ark. and her special love, Denton. Lee Lee is preceded in death by her father, Donald Summerell. Services will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2011, at the Hornbeck High School Gym in Hornbeck, with a reception immediately following at Hornbeck First Baptist Church. Labby Memorial Funeral Home will be handling arrangements. April 20, 2011 Joe C. Blansett Joe C. Blansett, 77, of Anacoco, died peacefully in his home Monday morning after a short battle with cancer. Joe was born the 4th of July in O'Kean, Ark. in 1933 to John and Birdie Blansett. He joined the Army as a young man and retired at Fort Polk after serving 20 years. Joe is survived by his wife Bonnie Blansett and one son, Bobby Blansett and his two sons, Andrew and Evan; stepchildren, Michael Wilson, Callie and Eugene Garland and their son Alton Garland. He was preceded in death by his brother, Eugene Blansett; sisters, Pauline Holley, Birdie Morgan, Irene Blansett, Leeoma Moss; and one son, Junior Holley of Arkansas. At the request of Joe Blansett there will be no funeral services. Maxine Coulter Drushel Maxine Coulter Drushel, 85, passed away after a long illness on Monday, April 18, 2011. Maxine was married to the love of her life, Dr. Harry Vernon Drushel, for 57 years until he passed away in June 2003. She was born October 5, 1925, in Butler County, Pa., and graduated from Evans City High School, Pa. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles P. and Mary Cochran Coulter; and also by her sister, Betty Wagner Bolton; and brother, Wendell Covert, all of Butler County, Pa. She is survived by two daughters, Laurel Drushel Mitchell of Baton Rouge and Leesville, and Faith Drushel Singh of Humble, Texas; and a son and daughter-in-law, Ronald H. and Brenda Drushel of Baton Rouge. She loved her grandchildren and their spouses: Jennifer Mitchell and her husband, Nick Canaday of Austin, Texas; Jaymie Mitchell and her husband, Sam Wright of Leesville; Jason R. Drushel of Houston, Texas; and Nanci Cowart and her husband, Walter Brioso of Houston, Texas. She is also survived by three precious great-grandchildren: Annabelle, Jill and Jimmy Smith, all of Leesville. Also surviving are two step- granddaughters, Nikki and husband, John Plauché of Houston, Texas; and Andrea Lalonde and her two children, Brennan and Fisher Lalonde, of Covington. Also surviving are brother-in-law, Harold Bolton; and nephew, Rick Bolton of Butler, Pa.; niece, Kathy Bolton Travers of Massachusetts; and nephew, David Covert of Dallas, Texas. Service and burial will follow at Veterans National Memorial Cemetery in Houston, Texas. Leah Elizabeth Sidney Hillman Funeral services for Vergie Lee Martin LaCaze, 90, of Leesville, will be held Friday, April 22, 2011, at Oak Forest Baptist Church in Leesville with Rev. Morris Goins, Rev. Millard Monk and Rev. Chad Longoria officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Mora, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Vergie, the daughter of Abram Gene and Tempie Ann Snell Martin was born on December 29, 1920, in Hutton. She passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at her residence in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Willie R. Martin; second husband, J.D. LaCaze; son, Doyal Martin; daughter, Joy Faye Baker; brothers; and sisters. She is survived by her son, Roger Martin and wife Carmen of Leesville; daughters, Nelda Woods andhusband, Bill of Angleton, Texas, Pat Golden and husband, Dale of Alvin, Texas, Karen Nash and husband, Gary of Leesville and Jeanine Martin of Leesville; 17 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and 5 great great grandchildren. April 25, 2011 Leah Elizabeth Sidney Hillman Leah Elizabeth Sidney Hillman, 91, of Lake Charles died Thursday, April 21, 2011 in the comfort of her home. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, leaving to cherish her memory, three sons, Tom Hillman and wife Denise of Longview, Texas, David Hillman and wife Phyllis of Grayson and Matthew Hillman and wife Karen of Lake Charles; 15 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Alice Prestia of New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Thomas Hillman and grandson, Joshua Hillman. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Monday, April 25, 2011 in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Don Johnson will officiate. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2011 in Antioch Cemetery in Slagle. April 30, 2011 Floyd N. Beckcom, II Funeral services for Floyd N. "Mike" Beckcom, II, 63, of DeRidder, will be held Friday, April 22, 2011, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with his brother-in-law, Pat O'Brien, officiating. Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. "Mike" was born in DeRidder and lived most of his life in the DeRidder/Beauregard Parish area. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army where he served in the medical field service. "Mike" is survived by his wife Sharon Beckcom; his sister Patricia O'Brien and husband Pat of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; nephew Michael O'Brien of Marco Island, Fla.; niece Kathy O'Brien of French Settlement; stepsons Trent Buxton and Jason Buxton, both of DeRidder; and stepdaughter Kaylee Milliman of Leesville. May 2, 2011 Mrs. Vivian Owens Gilcrease Home going services for Mrs. Vivian Owens Gilcrease will be held on Monday, May 2, 2011 at the First United Pentecostal Church of Leesville with Rev. M.C. Green, Rev. John Burns and Rev. Mark Christian officiating. Burial will follow in the Walnut Hill Cemetery with Rev. Dale Mortenson officiating under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Gilcrease was born on July 26, 1924 to Almon and Ida Bolton Owens in Slagle, LA and went to her heavenly home Saturday, May 1, 2011 in Leesville. She was a life resident of the Leesville/Slagle area and on April 24, 1942 married Huey P. Gilcrease and was a faithful and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Preceding her in death were her parents, Almon and Ida Owens, Sisters, Verda Walker and Geraldine Mann, Brother, Freddie Joe Owens and Grandson, Kristen Lynn Martinez. She leaves behind her husband of 69 yrs. Huey P Gilcrease of Leesville, LA. Sons: William" Bill" Gilcrease and wife Debbie of Leesville, LA; Danny Gilcrease of Leesville, LA. Daughter: Janell Martinez and husband Donald of Grand Prairie, TX. Brothers: Glen and Pete Owens of Slagle, LA. and Ronnie Owens of Alexandria, LA. Sisters: Shirley Bollinger of Alexandria, LA. and Polly Owens of Leesville. Six Grandchildren; Thirteen Great Grandchildren and Two Great Great Grandchildren. Peggy Manning Jenkins Peggy Manning Jenkins, daughter of Leon and Jena Manning, died in Onalaska, Texas on April 27, 2011 from complications after a stroke. She is survived by sons Raleigh (Billy) Jenkins, Jr. and Jason Jenkins, Grandchildren Hannah and Austin Jenkins, and sisters Judy LeFeat and Alvin (Dee) Barrientez. A memorial service will be held at Antioch Baptist Church in Florien, on May 3, 2011. May 11, 2011 Shai Lane McNeal Boone Funeral services for Shai Lane McNeal Boone will be Friday, May 13, 2011 in the Christian Worship Center in Alexandria with Chad Boone officiating. Arrangements will be under the guidance of White Oaks, Alexandria. Shai, 17, of Pineville, entered eternal rest on Monday, May 9, 2011 in Rapides Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 22, 1994 in Alexandria. Her paternal grandfather, Sonny Boone and maternal grandfather, Creighton Bryant precede her in death. She leaves behind her loving family to cherish her memory, mother, Tonya Lane McNeal of Pineville; father, Micah "Boomer" Boone of Leesville; one sister, Haliegh Boone of Dequicy; maternal grandparents, Lane Bodie and Ronnie Bodie, both of Jena; maternal grandmother, Sandra Bryant of Pineville; paternal grandmother, Pam Smith of Alexandria; three aunts, Kimberly Dessell, Amy Boone and Cathe Broussard; four uncles, Tony McNeal, Chad Boone, Andy Boone and Brian Broussard. Larry Collins Funeral services for Larry Collins, 45, of Leesville, will be held at Saturday, May 14, 2011, at First St. Paul Baptist Church in Leesville with Rev. James L. Gaither Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Scott Cemetery in Toledo Bend under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. On Wednesday, May 4, 2011, our beloved Larry (Stumpy Jack) Collins passed away in Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Mr. Larry Collins was born February 26, 1966, in DeRidder, to Mr. L.B. Collins and Ms. Ruby Green. Mr. Larry Collins is preceded in death by his brother James Collins. He leaves to cherish his memory parents, L.B. Collins and Ruby Alexander both of Leesville; two sisters, Janice Collins of Leesville and Elmarine Manuel of Fort Worth, Texas; five aunts, Rosemary Barnes of Corpus Christi, Texas, Mattie Mae Barnes of Jackson, Miss., Ollie McKnight of St. Augustine, Fla., Lillie Green of Leesville and Frances Green of Leesville and three uncles, Sylvester Barnes of Jackson, Miss., Floyd Green of Newton, Texas and Emmerson Tyler of Hammond. Rhonda D. Martin Funeral services for Rhonda D. Martin, 55, of Anacoco, will be held Saturday, May 14, 2011, at First Baptist Church in Anacoco with Revs. D. R. Davis and Melton Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Rhonda, the daughter of Charles Victor Lounsberry and Mattie Nell Plummer was born on March 28, 1956, in Baton Rouge. She passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at Rapides Regional Hospital in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mattie Nell Russell; father, Charles Lounsberry and grandmother, Katie Plummer. She is survived by her husband, Ricky L. Martin; son, Kristian Germann; stepsons, Ricky "Peanut" Martin and wife Sherri and Kenny Martin; brother, Allen Melancon and wife Nancy all of Anacoco; step-brothers, Steven Russell and Jason Russell; aunt, Donnie Parinee Layton of Anacoco and SIX grandchildren. May 16, 2011 Annabel Lynn Brown Annabel Lynn Brown, 3 months, of Fort Polk, passed from this life on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Bayne Jones Army-Community Hospital, Fort Polk. Survivors include her parents, Spc. Jason Brown and Amanda Brown of Fort Polk; sister, Clara Isabella Brown of Fort Polk; grandparents, Byron and Faith Brown and Greg and Lisa Wilkins; aunts, Janet Schul, Elizabeth Keener; uncles, Irby Brown, Jeffrey Burke; godfathers, Joe Winn and Adam Dubois; godmother, Britnie Koon; special friends, Michael and Anna Higgins. Gerda Gent Gerda Gent 73, of Leesville, passed from this life on Sunday May 15, 2011. Survivors include son, Claude K. Gent, Jr. (Denise) of Leesville; daughter, Janet Brown (Joe) of Leesville; brother: Gunter Class (Rinata) of Ulm, Germany; grandchildren: Heather Brown, Carson Brown, Bridgette Gent and Thomas Gent; and eight great grandchildren. Mrs. Gent was preceded in death by her husband Claude Gent Sr. Mary Thelma Davis Wingate Mary Thelma Davis Wingate, 84, of DeRidder, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2011, in DeRidder. Funeral services will be at Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Ministers officiating will be Rev. George Lee Glass and Rev. Joey Rudisell. Interment will follow at Marlow Cemetery in Cravens, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Thelma was born on August 12, 1926, in Many, to Chester Colistus Davis and Nancy Missouri Bass Davis. She is survived by her husband, Obie Sears Wingate of DeRidder; one son, Landry Reid Wingate and wife Kittie Cunningham Wingate of Marlow Community; two daughters, Mary Virginia W. Wingate of DeRidder and Diana Wingate Hickman and husband James L. Hickman of Hemphill; one sister, Mikie Perkins of Leesville; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. May 18, 2011 Edgar Allen Arthur Edgar Allen Arthur, 74 of Hornbeck, died on Monday, May 16, 2011, at Many Health Care North in Many. He was born on Saturday, November 7, 1936 in Florien. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Luther Arthur and Cleo Hennigan Arthur and his wife, Virginia Arthur. He is survived by three sons, Eddie Arthur of Houston, Texas, John Arthur of Portland, Ore. and Brian Arthur of Florien; five daughters, Tammy Arthur of Florien, Debra Myers of Lake Charles, Angela Grappe of Many, Beverly Myers of Mt. Sterling, Ky. and Tina Myers of Mt. Sterling, Ky.; four brothers, Bobby Arthur of Arkansas, Jerry Arthur and wife Mickey of Anacoco and Ronnie Arthur and wife Mary of Leesville; 10 grandchildren, Courtney Arthur, Mackie Arthur, Jacob Arthur, Arial Arthur, Christopher Sterling, Elanea Sterling, Garrett Sterling, Derrick Jones, Jarrett Jones and Dominique Jones. A Funeral service will be on Friday, May 20, 2011 at Plainview Baptist Church in Florien, with Bro. Bobby Franklin and Bro. Tim Leach officiating. Interment will be in Plainview Cemetery in Florien. Durward G. Lyons Durward "D.G." G. Lyons, age 87, passed away on May 13, 2011 at Shady Acres Nursing Home in Newton, Texas. Mr. Lyons served in the United States Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife of 47 years Sybil A. Lyons; daughters Donna Nance and husband Dan of Leesville; Pat Johnson of Liberty ,Texas; son Gary Lyons and wife Liz of Leesviile; sister Ruth Morrison and husband, Dudley of Annacoco. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Robert Lyons and wife Teresa. His funeral will be Monday, May 16, 2011 at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Burial will follow in Stephens Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. May 19, 2011 Dora Marie Hunter Durbin Dora Marie Hunter Durbin was born, August 15, 1942. She passed away Friday, May 13, 2011. She is survived by her brother, Minor Ray Hunter of Anacoco; her three children, Carl Durbin of Pickwick Tennessee, Judy Medeiros of Kingwood, Texas, and Jeffrey Durbin of Huntsville, Ala.; Eight Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild on the way. Funeral services are Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Beech Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home Leesville. Mary Pauline Foreman Mary Pauline "Polly" Foreman, 88, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2011, just shy of her 89th birthday, at a local hospital. Survivors include her sisters, Shirley Johnson and Oeline Lynn Wolkis; brother, Wendell Haymon; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband of forty years, Thomas Foreman; brothers, Leruew Haymon, Thomas Haymon, and Jimmy Haymon. Her funeral will be Monday, May 9, 2011 at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Burial will be at the Leesville Cemetery. Joseph Graham Pete was born on April 8, 1937 in Leesville, the son of Ben Ed Graham and Docia Trull Graham. He passed away Sunday, May 8, 2011 in Alexandria, at the age of 74 years and one month. Pete is survived by: his wife, Shirley Graham of Leesville; four sons, Billy Graham and wife Robie of Leesville, Jeff Graham of Leesville, David Graham and wife Rita of Hillsboro, Texas, Alex Graham and wife Teri of Sandia, Texas; two daughters, Tammie Raney and husband Robert of Greenville, Texas, Kay McGraw and husband Jim of Manassas, Va.; one brother, and two sisters, George Graham of Silsbee, Texas, Bessie Tisdale and husband John of Richardson, Texas, Betty Mitchell of Leesville; 24 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. Pallbearers are his grandsons, Michael Graham, William Raney, Cody Graham, Nick McGraw, Bud Graham, Justin Graham, Jawny Cannon and Danny Gollihugh. Service will be Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Jackson Chapel, with Bro.Travis Murray and Bro. T.R. Webb officiating. Burial will be in Stephens Cemetery, Leesville, under the direction of Hixson Funeral home Leesville. Londyn Raelynn Jones Graveside services for Londyn Raelynn Jones, infant daughter of Sharae Jones and Jeremy Baker of Leesville, will be held at Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Leesville with Rev. Ronnie Hamm officiating. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Virginia Bell and Clarence Smith. She is survived by her mother, Sharae Jones of Leesville; father, Jeremy Baker of Shreveport; maternal grandparents, Ray and Shirley Jones of Leesville; maternal great grandmother Wessie B. Jones of Lufkin, Texas; maternal great grandfather George E. Jones, Sr. of Lufkin, Texas; aunt, Rayshella Jones of Dallas, Texas; aunt and uncle, April and Curtis Jackson, Sr. of Leesville. Jana Beth Mitcham Jana Beth Mitcham, 63, passed on May 15, 2011 at her home in Cypress, Texas after a lengthy illness. Jana was born in Morrilton, Ark. raised in Lake Charles, by her parents Hanan and Betty Cossey. She was survived by her mother Betty Cossey; sister Judy Bertrand (David), brothers Rick Cossey (Gayle) and Steve Cossey (Jeanie); her husband of 43 years Thomas Mitcham; son Jeff Mitcham (Tammy), daughter Kimberly Humphrey (Randy); grandchildren K' land, Raegan, Connor, and Avery. Her father Hanan Cossey preceded her in death. Services will be Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at Klein Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will be Thursday, May 19, 2011 at the Houston National Cemetery. Teresa Nicole Harter On October 13, 1978 in Fayetteville, N.C. Teresa Nicole Harter was born to Carl and Vickie Roberts Harter. In 2000, she married her high school sweetheart, Brad Munley. After several years her dream of being a mother came true when Lilian Grace "Lili" came into her life. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 20, 2011 in the First United Pentecostal Church of Leesville with Pastor Mark Christian and Rev. John Burns officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Preceding her in death was a brother, Christopher Richard Harter and Grandfather, James Everett Roberts. Those left behind are her husband Brad Munley of Leesville; daughter, Lilian "Lili" Munley of Leesville; father and mother, Carl and Vickie Harter of Leesville; father and mother in laws, Anthony and Janett Munley of Leesville; sister, Michelle Harter of Leesville;maternal grandmother, Dorothy Kelly of Brandon, Miss.; paternal grandmother, Betty Hartman of Lebanon, Pa.; niece, Taylor Nicole Harter of Leesville. Mrs. Ida L. Riggs Funeral services for Mrs. Ida L. Riggs, 87, of Leesville will be held at Monday, May 9, 2011 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Alvin Glaze and Rev. John Burns officiating. Burial will follow in the Castor Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Ida was born on June 15, 1923, in Vernon Parish. She passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Riggs and her son, Ward Latham. She is survived by two nieces, Geraldine and her husband Wayne Dailey of Leesville and Fairlane and her husband Keith Mouton of Crowley. Huey P. Sterling Funeral services for Huey P. Sterling, 74, of Hornbeck, will be held at Thursday, May 19, 2011, at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Hornbeck with Rev. John Northway officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Huey, the son of David Walter and Mattie West Sterling, was born October 1, 1936, in Hornbeck. He passed away Monday, May 16, 2011, at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Elizabeth Sterling; one daughter, Kathy Owers and husband Grover, Jr. of Hornbeck; two sons, Jerry Sterling and wife Sherri of Many, and Terry Sterling of Hornbeck; one brother, Huey M. Stidivent and wife Dot of Vidor, Texas; three sisters, Faye Manes and husband Gene of Hornbeck, Ann Dean of Irvin, California, and Bert Weeks of Anacoco, 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Bill Sterling and Henry Sterling. May 23, 2011 Hollis Elderson Jarrell, Sr. Funeral services for Hollis Elderson Jarrell, Sr., 79, of Evans, will be held Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Oak Grove Congregational Methodist Church in Evans with Rev. Donny Jarrell and Rev. Melvin Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Plunkaway Cemetery in Burr Ferry, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Hollis, the son of Jessie E. and Bessie Smith Jarrell was born May 11, 1932, in Merryville. He passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2011, at his residence in Evans. Mr. Jarrell served two years as an M.P. in the United State Army where he was stationed in Okinawa. He is survived by his son, Hollis "H.E." Jarrell, Jr. of Evans and sister, Inez Ashfield of Leesville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Willie Faye Jarrell. Mrs. Evon H. Lee Funeral services for Mrs. Evon H. Lee will be held Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in the Pleasantview Baptist Church in Hornbeck, with Bro. Kenneth Baggs and John Lewing II officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Forest Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Lee passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011, in the Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Dovie Hext; her son, Jeffery Lee; brother, W.D. Smith; and four sisters, Audrey Bourque, Dorothy Browning, Thelma Semons and Linda Faye Hext. Mrs. Lee is survived by: husband, J.W. Lee of Hornbeck; three daughters,Belinda and Garry Pridgen of Hornbeck, Karen Lee of Florien and Deloris Lee of Ville Platte; one brother, Joe Hex of Houston,Texas; five sisters, Aubrey West of Deweyville, Texas, Faxon Lee Ross of Singer, Dovie Curtis of Hornbeck, Donna Faye Dowden of Hornbeck and Deloris Rogers of Hornbeck; one sister- in-law, Vickey Gibson of Hornbeck; one brother-in-law, Edwin Lam of Hornbeck; five grandchildren, Brittney Lee, Samantha and Stevie Grable, Kayla Hopkins, Courtney Pridgen, Nathan Wilson; one great grandchild, Tucker "Dunner" Grable. Velma Terressar Byrd Owers Velma Terressar Byrd Owers passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, May 20, 2011 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born in Many, on November 19, 1911 to Louis and Mary Ellen Byrd, the third of five children. She was raised in Hornbeck, and married "the boy next door," Colice Edgar Owers on June 20, 1929. They promptly moved to Port Arthur, Texas to begin their wonderful marriage of 50 plus years together. They raised three beautiful girls: Betty Jean, Sybil and Shirley and after Colice's retirement from Texaco they returned to the home place in Hornbeck. Granny was preceded in death by her brothers Jackson Byrd, Rendrick Byrd, Andrew Byrd and Lester Byrd; her husband, Colice Owers in November 1979; and her daughter Betty Jean Thornton in 2002. She leaves behind to cherish her memory: daughters Sybil McNeill of Houston, Texas and Shirley O'Brien of Corpus Christi, Texas (Terry deceased); 12 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren (the third and fourth generations continue to grow). Funeral services will be held May 26, 2011 at the Bible Baptist Church in Hornbeck, with internment to follow at Oak Grove cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville May 27, 2011 Flavio T. DeMoraes Flavio T. DeMoraes, 74, of Leesville, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edmund and Elza DeMoraes; and son, Harold DeMoraes. Survivors include his loving wife of 44 years, Luiza DeMoraes of Leesville; son, Lee Roy DeMoraes of Leesville; daughter: Monicalee DeMoraes of Leesville; grandchildren, Mikah DeMoraes-Lee, Triston DeMoraes, William Lee, Koby Richardson, Jackson Richardson, Faithlyn DeMoraes; twin brother, Walmir Todoverto DeMoraes; brothers, Edmund DeMoraes, Alvaro DeMoraes; sisters: Marcia DeMoraes of Brazil, Claudia DeMoraes of Brazil, Adriana DeMoraes of Brazil. The service will be Saturday May 28, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Hixson Funeral Home Chapel. Martha Lou Ellis Mayo Graveside services for Martha Lou Ellis Mayo, 93, of DeRidder,will be held at Saturday, May 28, 2011, at Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco, with Bro. Ken Dickerson officiating. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Martha Lou Ellis Mayo was born September 24, 1917, near Bullard, Texas. She was the daughter of John and Hattie Ivey Ellis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack H. Mayo, grandson John W. Cook and great granddaughter Valarie Cook. She is survived by son, Frank Cook Jr and wife Bonnie of Anacoco; grandson, Frank Cook III and wife Virginia of Hephzibah, Ga.; granddaughter-in-law, Kaleta Cook of Anacoco, five great grandsons: John, Matthew, James, Quint and Kevin; three great great grandchildren: Tristan, Belle and Brevin; one brother: John M. Ellis and wife Sondra of Pleasant Grove, Utah; several nieces and nephews. Deborah Jean Scroggins Deborah Jean Scroggins, 57, of Anacoco, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Rodney King; sister, Donna. Survivors include her loving husband, Ernest of Anacoco; sons, Andrew (Shannon) of Okla., Randy of Anacoco; daughters, Brandy Graham of Anacoco, Denise Campbell of Leesville; half brother, Michael King; sisters, Elaine, Pattie, Cathy and Rita; sisters-in-law, Virginia Kellar (Paul), Barbara Graham (Melvin); grandchildren, Anthony, Felisha, Scott, Tina, Chelsea, Nathan, Jack, Logan and Brittany; great grandchild, Melanie. Visitation will be Saturday May 28, 2011 at Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville, followed by a service with Bro. Hank Hamilton officiating. Cremation will follow. May 30, 2011 Aline Jeane Fletcher Aline Jeane Fletcher 91 of Leesville passed from this life on Friday May 27, 2011. She was born November 28, 1919 in Neame. She is preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Fletcher; parents, Ben and Maude Jeane;one grandchild, Quinn Fletcher; two sisters,: Bennie and Louise Jeane; and two brothers, Linwood and Jimmy Ray Jeane. Survivors include five children: Reid Fletcher (wife, Nancy), Clyde Fletcher (wife, Marilyn), Bennie (husband, James), Bobbie Broome and Ronnie Fletcher; 14 grandchildren; and 30 great grandchildren. Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2011 in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel, with Bill Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Cooper Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Rev. Joe Johnson Funeral services for Rev. Joe Johnson, 64, of Merryville, will be held Monday, May 30, 2011, at Beth-El Apostolic Church in DeRidder with Rev. Roy Hoosier officiating. Interment will be held at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Rev. Johnson passed away on Friday, May 27, 2011, in Merryville. Rev. Johnson was preceded in death by his father, W.A. Johnson, and his brother, James O. Johnson. Survivors include his wife, Suzy Walker Johnson of Merryville; sons, Stephen L. Johnson and wife Ashlee of Denham Springs and Seth Layne Johnson and wife Meagan of Alexandria; three step-children, Lynette Myers and husband Richard of Rosepine, Anthony Griffin of DeRidder and Suzanne Griffin and husband Steven of Alvin, Texas; his mother, Mona Bea Johnson of DeRidder; one sister, Kaye Owens and husband Danny of DeRidder; five grandchildren, Lauren Kaye Thomas Bryant and husband Brandon, Louis Johnson, Bryann Ann Johnson, Kaylee Elizabeth Johnson and Tye Houston Johnson; six step- grandchildren, Charity, Laura and "Lil" Richard Myers, Kaylee Griffin and Brayden and Hayleigh Griffin; and one great- grandchild, Kaydence Capri Bryant. June 20, 2011 Donald Richard Abbott Donald Richard Abbott, 62, United States Marine Corps, retired, of Webster, Texas, was born on Friday, September 3, 1948 in Many. He passed away after a lengthy illness at his residence on Saturday, June 18, 2011. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel, Leesville, with burial to follow at Beckom Cemetery, Hornbeck. After graduation from high school in Hornbeck, Donald proudly served his country as a United States Marine and retired as a sergeant first class after 20 years of distinguished service. Donald was predeceased by his dad, Cecil Abbott; all grandparents; one brother, Jimmy Don Abbott; and one sister, Kayla Jean Moore. Donald is survived by those left to cherish his memory: Dotty Hunt, Webster, Texas, his companion and care giver; his mother and dad, Lena and Jose Chavez of Hornbeck; his sons, Donald Abbott Jr. (wife Blanca), of Yuma, Ariz., Phillip Abbott, (fiancee, Rennie), of Houston, Texas; daughters Deanna Velez, (husband, Rick), of San Diego, Calif., Jolena Abbott, (boyfriend, Michael), of League City, Texas; sisters, Frances Jones, Hornbeck; JoAnn Abbott, Plano, Texas, Miriam Kay, (husband, Tommy), Leesville; brothers, Al Abbott, (wife, Marilyn), Spring, Texas, Victor Chavez, (wife, Maria), Bellaire, Texas, Richard Chavez, (wife, Stephanie), DeRidder; seven grandchildren; one great grandson; and a host of nieces and nephews. Michael Glenn Bassett Michael Glenn Bassett, 60, of Anacoco, passed away Friday, June 17, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Bassett was born to William E. and Frances Cluney Bassett on May 27, 1951 in Ann Arbour, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother William Bassett; and his only son-in-law, Benny Overstreet, Sr. He is survived by his daughter, Brandy Overstreet of Jena; two brothers, Merle and Gwen Bassett of Leesville and Randy and Debra Bassett of Anacoco; two sisters, Linda and Sonny Nowell of Waxahachie, Texas and Barbara and Jim McLaughlin of Lancaster, Calif.; three grandchildren, Benny "B.J." Overstreet, Kolby Overstreet and Robyn Overstreet, all of Jena; and one Great Grandchild: Sayden Blake Richards Overstreet. Memorial services for Mr. Bassett will be announced at a later date. Jerry R. Casey III Jerry R. Casey III, the son of Bo and Theresa Primrose, was born on September 25, 1981, in Houston, Texas. He passed away, Sunday, June 19, 2011, at his home in Burr Ferry, at the age of 29. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Bro. Curtis Herrington and Bro. Don Snider officiating. Burial will follow in the Burr Ferry Cemetery in Burr Ferry, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. He married his wife Tiffany, July 7, 2008. He is survived by his wife Tiffany Danielle Casey of Burr Ferry; daughters, Madison Jordan and Triniti Bridges both of Burr Ferry; brother, Beau Daniel Primrose and wife, LaRiley of Jasper, Texas; sisters, Jessica Dowdy and husband Justin of Jasper, Texas, April Casey of Humble, Texas and Jennifer Wakefield and husband Chad of Huntsville, Texas; mother and step-father, Bo "Pop" and Theresa Primrose, of Jasper, Texas; paternal grandmother, Lorene Whisenhunt of San Augustine, Texas; maternal grandfather and grandmother, Tommy and Nina Steptoe of San Augustine, Texas; two nieces, Halee and Brooke. Mary Ann Roberts Chambers Funeral services for Mary Ann Roberts Chambers, 71, of Anacoco, will be held Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at the First United Methodist Church in Leesville with Rev. Hank Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow in the Holly Grove Cemetery in Anacoco, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mary, the daughter of Howard and Margaret Ward VanHorn was born on March 31, 1940, in Oakley, Mich. She passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2011, at her residence in Anacoco. She was a native of Oakley, Mich. She later met and married her first husband, Donald J. Roberts on January 8, 1960. In 2003 she met and married Ben Chambers and attended First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald J. Roberts; parents; and her brother, Carl VanHorn. She is survived by her husband, Benjamin "Ben" Chambers of Anacoco; his four children and 13 grandchildren; sons, Jay and wife Susan Roberts, David Roberts and Micheal Roberts all of Anacoco; brother, Cleown "Diz" VanHorn of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; sister, Barbara Ockerman of Anacoco; grandchildren, Charles J. Roberts, Cory Putnam, Cayla Roberts, Madison Roberts, Mason Roberts and Cameron Roberts; and great grandchild, Tesla Putnam. Guinell West Smart Funeral services for Guinell West Smart will be held at Sunday, June 19, 2011, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Self Cemetery on Hwy 111, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Guinell West Smart was born in Anacoco, on July 29, 1922 and died in Baton Rouge, on June 16, 2011. Guinell is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John Malcolm and Emilie R. Smart, of Baton Rouge. She is also survived by her sisters and brother-in-law, Magda McCormick of Many, Mickey and Curtis Penton of Sulphur, brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Georgie West of Leesville, and sister-in-law, Theresa J. West of Pitkin. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Malcolm Smart, her parents, Ben and Lillie Craft West, and two brothers, Van O. West and Ben D. "Tiny" West. June 28, 2011 James B. Christensen James B. Christensen, 81, of Leesville, passed from this life on Sunday, June 26, 2011. Mr. Christensen was a retired CSM with the U.S. Army. Survivors include his two care givers, Jeanette Stark of Leesville and Bernice Miller of Leesville. Service will be Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Leesville. Father Kenneth Michels officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Lynwood Davis Lynwood Davis, 82, of Leesville, passed from this life on Saturday, June 25, 2011. Ms. Davis served in the U.S. Air Force. Preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Becky Davis; son, Gerald K. Davis; grandson, Jon Nichols; sister, Elsie Fletcher. Survivors include son, Keith Davis and wife Alucia of San Antonio, Texas; daughters, Lynda Paxman and husband John of Washinton, Utah, Charlotte Colvin and husband Ron of Bloomington, Ind., Cecila Howell and husband Mark of Fort Worth, Texas; companion, Beth Williams of Leesville; 7 grandchildren, Chris Thomas, Jeri Lynn Christian, Carl Thomas, Ian Howell, Kiefer Davis, Ethan Davis, Kourtney Davis, and 4 great grandchildren. Service will be Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 10 a.m. in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Miller Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. June 29, 2011 David L. Martin Funeral services for David L. Martin will be held Friday, July 1, 2011 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville with Brother Amos Ezell and Brother Larry Davis officiating. Burial will be in Pollock Cemetery. David, 32, of Iota, went to be the Lord, Tuesday, June 28, 2011. He was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Wayne Martin, Jr. Those left to cherish his memory include his, parents, Donald and Paula Carpenter Martin of New Llano; grandmother, Vivian Carpenter of Pollock; niece, Morgan Edwards of Sterlington; aunts, Carolyn Carpenter of Pollock, Orline Carpenter of Pineville, Nell Garlington and husband, Sonny of Pollock, Lorraine Boyett Hess and husband, Willie of Belle Chase. Masako Williams Masako Williams, 81, of Leesville passed from this life on Tuesday, June 28, 2011. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Alton G. Williams. Survivors include a son, Ronald Williams and wife Angel of Anacoco; daughter, Janet Williams Wallace and husband Jim of Lafayette; brother, Minoru Ayukawa of Tokyo, Japan; sister, Kazue Tajima of Tokyo, Japan; four grandchildren, Kaleb Williams, Jessica Wallace, Jared Williams and Casey Williams. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. July 1, 2011 Johnnie Ruth Evans, 72, of Anacoco, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at her residence. She is preceded i death by her husband, Charles H. Evans, and brothers, Jimmy Mattox and Jerry Mattox. Survivors include her son, Charles Evans and wife Donell of Anacoco; daughters, Darlene Burns and husband Houston of Leesville, Donna Servello and husband Philip of Anacoco; aunt, Edith Mattox of Anacoco; sister, Angela "Tinker" Krebs and husband Don of Louisville, Ky.; grandchildren, Hope Kuhlow, Aaron Evans, Megan Evans, Jennifer Evans, Hailey Servello; great grandchildren, Suzette Kuhlow, McKenzie Kuhlow, Garrett Kuhlow. Service will be Saturday July 2, 2011 at Crystal Springs Baptist Church. Bro. John Kautz will be officiating. Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville. Joyce Gordon Faulkner Joyce Gordon Faulkner passed away on June 30, 2011. She was born June 12, 1931 to James Freeman and Lucille Gordon of Anacoco. She is survived by her son Kenneth Faulkner of Leesville, and daughters Vicky Beard (Gary) of Nesbit, Miss., and Pam Goddard (Stew) of Cordova, Tenn. She has four granddaughters and three great grandsons. She is also survived by three sisters, Sadie Legg Stermer of Leesville, Elizabeth Ann Philyaw of Northlet, Ariz., and Rose Perkins of Houston, Texas; one brother, Jimmie Rae Gordon of Hobbs, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister Brenda Gordon Firesheets; and her brothers Elmon Gordon and Darvis Gordon. Services will be private. July 7, 2011 William R. Griffith William R. Griffith, Bill, as he was known by all who knew him, passed away after a short illness at Byrd Regional Hospital on July 6, 2011, at the age of 81. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Anderson, S.C. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. He was a native of South Carolina. This distinguished soldier and patriot retired with over 23 years of service in the U. S. Army with his final years at Fort Polk. He is survived by his wife Heidi Griffith; daughters, Susie Johnson and Donna Courtney; sister, Vivian Davis; and nieces and nephews. Maysel Lea Duvall Funeral services for Maysel Lea Duvall, 95, of Simpson, will be held Saturday, July 9, 2011, at Simpson Baptist Church in Simpson with Rev. Jeremy Blocker officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Simpson. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Lea, the daughter of James and Deliah Cooley was born on December 10, 1915, in Simpson. She passed away on Tuesday, July 5, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard Duvall; sister, Eileen Riley; and brother, Sherman Cooley. She is survived by two nieces, Carol DesRosiers and husband Ron Cramer of El Cajon, Cal. and Jan and husband Riley Nelson of Spring Valley, Cal.; and nephew, Ronald and wife Rhetta Riley of Milton, Tenn. Dorothy Louise Cryer Stover Celebration of Life services for Dorothy Louise Cryer Stover, 68, will be held Monday, July 11, 2011, in the Hixson Chapel, Leesville. Interment will follow in the Plunckaway Cemetery in Burr Ferry. Dorothy was born July 1, 1943, in Leesville, to the Late Coy Cryer and Louise Violet Horger Cryer and was called to her eternal home July 7, 2011, at her residence in Leesville. Dorothy was preceded in death by her father; one son, Steve Stephens and one sister, Coy Sue Cryer. Left to cherish the memories of Dorothy will be her husband; her mother; two daughters, Beth Lavergne and Glenn Harvey, and Janice Buttram and husband Joseph; one sister, Margie Turll and husband George; three brothers, Wayne Cryer and wife Judy, Ray Cryer, and Author Gene Cryer; five grandchildren, Tyler B. and Joey Buttram, Susie Matthews, Stephanie and Chelsea Stephens; two great- grandchildren, Robert Stephens and Balian Matthews. July 9, 2011 Robert "Bob" L. Finn, 88, of DeRidder, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2011, at his residence in DeRidder. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 11, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in DeRidder. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery. Bob was born on Sept. 23, 1922, to Orpha Fanta Finn and James Leo Finn in Cleveland, Ohio. He joined the United States Army during WWII. He came to Louisiana, met and married the love of his life, Dorothy Cole; they lived in the DeRidder area where they raised their family. Survivors include one daughter, Kathy Finn of DeRidder; three sons, Pat Finn and wife Beth of Hornbeck, Ted Finn of Alexandria and Mike Finn of DeRidder; one sister, Marion Egolf who resides in Kentucky; and ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Dorothy Cole Finn. July 11, 2011 Eloise Green Funeral services for Eloise Green, 62, of Hutton, will be held Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at Simpson Baptist Church with Rev. Jeremy Blocker officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Mora, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Eloise, the daughter of Lige and Melba Ford Carnline, was born on March 8, 1949, in Robeline. She passed away on Saturday, July 9 at her residence in Hutton. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Gary "Gator" Green; granddaughter, Tristen Denae Green; and her brother, Albert Carnline. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Jerry C. Green of Hutton; sons, Gary and wife Paula Green, Jerry W. "Marcel" and wife Misty Green, Bob and wife Michelle Green all of Simpson, Kenneth Green of Leesville; daughter, Pam and husband Clifton Whisenant of Proctor, Texas; brother, Joseph Carnline of Hutton; sister, Delores Carnline of Ark.; sister-in- law, Louise Carnline of Robeline; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren and her "Special Sister" Gaynell Ford. Master Sgt. James Darnel Rush Retired Master Sgt. James Darnel Rush passed away at 11:56 p.m. on Friday June 8, due to complications during his stay at Rapides Memorial Hospital. Ret. Master Sgt. Rush was born in the mountains of Wildersville, Tenn. to Maude and Covie Rush of Cherokee and Irish decent. In 1952 Master Sgt. Rush was drafted into the U.S. army where he served for 21 years. Master Sgt. Rush was a highly decorated soldier serving in both Vietnam and Korean conflicts and receiving many honors, including a bronze star. Master Sgt. Rush is proceeded in death by his mother, Maude Hunter Rush of Ken.; father, Covie Rush of Tenn.; brothers, JC Rush of Tenn., Max Rush; sister, Sue Okane of Mo. and daughter, Patricia Rush Alleman of Leesville. He is survived by wife, Elsa Rush; son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Pam Rush; son-in-law Richard Alleman; grandsons, Trent and Trey Rush of Leesville; brother, Bobby Rush of Ark.; and sister, Blanche Crafton of Mo. Funeral services will be at Heritage Funeral Home, Leesville. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday and burial will be at Holly Grove cemetery in Anacoco with Rev. Gary Bankson officiating. July 13, 2011 Lois Shankle Cryer Fenn Funeral services for Lois Shankle Cryer Fenn, 88, of New Llano will be held Friday, July 15, 2011, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Dr. Roger Sullivan and Rev. Jerry Keys officiating with the burial to follow at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville. The services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Lois, the daughter of George and Eunicy Crumpler Shankle was born May 26, 1923, in Leesville. She married Ivy Curtis Cryer in 1939. With their union they had two children, George Lewis "Jim" Cryer and Curtis Bruce Cryer. In 1954 she married Harlon D. "Pete" Fenn. She is survived by her sons, George Lewis "Jim" and wife Bonnie Cryer of Leesburg, Va., and Curtis Bruce and wife Ruth Ann Cryer of Leesville; six grandchildren, Paul D and wife Chasity Cryer, Lisa Ann Cryer (husband, Robert) Causey, Kellie Cryer (husband Mark) Bradshaw, Amy Osmond, Daniel Cryer and Sarah Cryer (husband, Lester) Poser, and nine great grandchildren. Kevin McKinley Johnson Funeral services for Kevin McKinley Johnson, 21, will be held Friday, July 15, 2011, at Gravel Hill Baptist Church in Cravens, with Rev. Hardy Estes and Rev. Wayne LaCaze officiating. Burial will follow in Gravel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Cravens under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Kevin passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2011, in a vehicular accident. Kevin was born in DeRidder, but lived all his live in Cravens. Survivors include his daughter, Kentlie Johnson of DeRidder; mother, Alva Eileen Howard and husband Terry of Pitkin; and father, Jerry McKinley Johnson and wife Betty of Cravens; two sisters, Becky Johnson and Dana Johnson, both of Pitkin; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harlis Lee Johnson of Cravens and paternal grandfather, Charles Abel of Wellsboro, Pa. July 16, 2011 Joyce Brown Funeral services for Joyce Brown, 60, of Hornbeck, will be held Tuesday, July 19, at the Chapel of Heritage Rowe Funeral Home, with Rev. Purvis Chance officiating. Burial will fallow at the Beckon Cemetery in Hornbeck. She is survived by her mother, Edna Elizabeth Brown; son, Rebel and wife Renee Brown; daughter, Vadrea L. Vickery and husband Chris; sister, Fern Leville; grandchildren, Aaron and Joshua Vickery; and step grandchildren, Lacrishia Carter and Kimble Williams. July 20, 2011 Vernon Scroggins III Vernon "Bo" Scroggins III, 19, of Hornbeck, was born May 14, 1992 and went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2011. Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Vernon and Samantha Scroggins II of Hornbeck; sister, Kaci Scroggins Hilton; grandma, Irene Self; step-grandfather, Danny Self; uncle, Douglas Scroggins; grandma, Brenda Gibson; step-grandpa,Carol Gibson; grandpa, Larry Jones; aunt, Stephanie Pozas; aunt, Sabrina Langston. Bo was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Vernon Lee Scroggins; maternal great-grandmother, Jessie Jones; maternal great grandmother, Reba Jones; paternal great-grandmother, Rita Scroggins; paternal great-grandfather, Alton Gentry; step great-grandmother, Vera Self; Vernon Scroggins Sr., paternal great-grandfather. Rev. Jack Bell and Rev. Ryan McNeely will be officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home, Leesville. James "Harvey" Semons Funeral services for James "Harvey" Semons, 69, of Hornbeck, will be held Friday, July 22, 2011, at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Hornbeck with Rev. John Lewing, II, Rev. Jesse Arnold and Rev. Kenneth Baggs officiating. Burial will follow in the Toro Cemetery in Florien, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Harvey, the son of Calvin and Edna Ford Semons, was born on July 18, 1942, in Kurthwood. He passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2011, in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Edna Ford Semons. He is survived by his wife of 32 years Mary Ann Semons of Hornbeck; daughters, Talitha and husband John Lewing, Sr. of Anacoco, Darla and husband Donnie Parker of Hornbeck and Jamye and husband Jesse Arnold of Merryville; stepson, Robert Collins of Hornbeck; stepdaughters, Janice Collins, Linda Crutcher both of Tennessee, and Teri Peek of Arkansas; brothers, Burnis Semons and wife Judy of Leesville and Hubert Semons and wife Kelly of Illinois; 19 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. Frank Wilder Funeral services for Frank Wilder, 91, of Anacoco, will be held at Friday, July 22, 2011, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. Rodney Tilley officiating. Burial will follow in the Holly Grove Cemetery in Anacoco, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Frank, the son of George A. and Ida Ross Wilder, was born on January 21, 1920, in McKinney, Ken. He passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He is survived by his sons, Ross Wilder and wife, Erna of Murray, Ken. and F. Michael Wilder and his mother Betty Wilder of Anacoco; daughter, Rosemarie Racca and husband Steve Racca, Jr., of Anacoco; grandchildren, Samantha and Kent Haneline, Steve Wilder and Vickie Angel, Tara and Brian Walters, Marti and Robert Fleming, Vickie and Gary Wallace, Gary A. Whisenant, Amanda G. Whisenant, Ashley G. Whisenant, Daniel Racca and Jonathan and Tara Racca and great grandchildren, Alex Haneline, William Haneline, Katelyn Fleming, Dylan Fleming and Josiah Racca. July 21, 2011 Merle R. Brack Funeral services for Merle R. Brack, 80, of Leesville, will be held at Saturday, July 23, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Burns officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Merle, the son of Arthur and Rosa Caroline Brack, was born on July 29, 1930, in Leesville. He passed away on Wednesday, July 20 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Merle was a carpenter by trade and a U.S. Air Force veteran having served in the Korean Conflict and Japan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mickie; brother, Marvin Brack; and sister, Bobbie Jo Brack. He is survived by his son, Mike Brack of Leesville; daughter Jeannie Lou Brack of Cleveland, Texas; stepdaughters, Shirley Hunt of Louisville, Miss. and Peggy Irland of Cleveland, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. July 22, 2011 Joseph M. O'Banion, Jr. Funeral services for Joseph M. O'Banion, Jr. will be held at Sunday, July 24, 2011 at Hosanna Baptist Church, Ball, with Reverends Bennie Hollingsworth, Clyde Grammon and Joe Haynes officiating. Interment will be in Springhill Cemetery, Ball, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville. Mr. O'Banion, 76, of Tioga, entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 21, 2011, at his residence. He is preceded in death by one grandchild, Donny. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Joan Smith O'Banion of Tioga; three sons, Joe O'Banion of Ava, Mo., Carl O'Banion (Toni) of Tioga and William O'Banion (Melody) of Tioga; one daughter, Barbie O'Banion Lee (Kyung) of Houston; one brother, Chris O'Banion of Leesville; one sister, Ann Ayers of Pineville; nine grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. July 28, 2011 Douglas Willis Funeral services for Douglas "Gray Jacket" Willis, 77, of Leesville will be held Saturday, July 30, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Bro. Travis Murray officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Island Cemetery in Pickering under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Douglas, the son of William and Creasy Thompson Willis was born on May 31, 1934, in Vernon Parish. He passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at the VA Hospital in Alexandria. He is survived by his cousin, Cecil Thompson, and special friends, Buddy Norris, Michael and Alice O'Banion, Tommy and Mamie Chouest, Winston and Gail Cooper, Allen and Kim Cooper, Alva and Alice Duncan, and Margie and Bill Decker. July 30, 2011 C. V. Holloway Funeral services for C. V. "Chuck" Holloway, 65, of Anacoco, will be held Monday, August 1, 2011, at Good Hope Baptist Church in Anacoco with Bro. Wallace Palmer and Bro. J.D. Larwood officiating. Burial will follow in the Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Chuck, the son of Edwin C. and Margaret Amelia Waters Holloway was born on April 27, 1946, in Bellaire, Ohio. He passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at the Sabine Medical Center in Many. He retired from the United States Air Force after 29 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Murna Jean Holloway; brother, Keith Holloway; half-brother, John Porter; and nephew, David Christopher Holloway. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kay Hale Holloway of Anacoco; daughters, Beverly Kay Cruz of Pearland, Texas and Amelia Mae Butler and husband Jim of Hasbrouck Heights, N.J.; brothers and sisters, Beverly Palmer of Shadyside, Ohio, Edwin Holloway, Jr., St. Clairsville, Ohio, Tim Holloway of Rock Hill, S.C., Wilma Molkau of Greentown, Pa., Joe Holloway of Charlotte, N.C. and Larry Holloway of Wheeling, W.V.; grandchildren, Matthew Cruz, Austin Cruz, Bryan Cruz, Jillian Butler and Gavin Butler. August 1, 2011 Robert A. Schott Robert A. "Bobby" Schott, 50, of Galesburg, Ill., died at 12:30 a.m. Monday, August 1, 2011 in OSF St. Mary Medical Center. He was born November 11, 1960 in Leesville, the son of Robert E. Schott and Burnita Scoggins Schott. He married Angelique Hulse in 1989 in Panama City, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Angelique; three sons, Rogue, Rebel, and Renegade, all of Galesburg; two sisters, Cheryl Schott and Anita (and Glen) Davis, both of Leesville; a nephew, Keith Schott of Peoria, Ill. along with several other nieces and nephews; his in-laws, Pam and Harold Hulse of Galesburg; and a brother-in-law, Rhett Hulse. He is also survived by a step-father, Charles Strother of DeRidder; and step-mother, Faye Schott of Simmesport. He was preceded in death by his parents. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Service is assisting the family with arrangements. August 4, 2011 Shiely Jean Jones Funeral services for Shiely Jean Jones, 58, of Leesville, will be held Saturday, August 6, 2011, at Ellen Burr Baptist Church in Leesville with Pastor Derrick Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Shiely, the daughter of Mervin and Minnie Jones was born on May 24, 1953, in Leesville. She passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2011, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She is survived by her companion of 35 years, Johnny Edminston of Leesville; son Freddie Lee Jones and wife "Tot" of Lafayette; two grandchildren, Fredrick Daniels and Cotorra Jones both of Lafayette; brothers, Dan Jones of Leesville and Floyd Jones of Okla.; and sisters, Martha Porter of Atlanta, GA, Dove Jones of Leesville and Dianna Jones of Leesville. Sara Smith Dowden Funeral services for Sara Smith Dowden, 78, of Anacoco, will be held Friday, August 5, 2011, at Anacoco United Pentecostal Church in Anacoco with Pastor C. W. Dowden officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco, LA under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Sara, the daughter of Tolley Jackson and Audra Howell Smith was born October 1, 1932, in Ashland, Ala. She passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, in Houma. She was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Dowden. She is survived by her husband of 63 years Junior Dowden; daughter, Wanda Pierre and husband, Jesse of Houma; sisters, Olivia Wauhop of Humble, Texas, Joanne Carnley of VA, Della of Alabama and Alice and granddaughters, Misty, Amanda, Jessica and Sharon. August 9, 2011 Overton Brown Burns, Jr. Funeral services for Overton Brown Burns, Jr., 55, of Leesville, will be held Sunday, August 7, 2011, at East Leesville Baptist Church in Leesville with Jeff Price, Kevin McAllister and Rev. Jerry Keys officiating. Burial will follow in the Laurel Hill Cemetery in Hicks, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Overton, the son of Overton Brown Burns, Sr., and Jimmie Eula Britt Burns was born on November 18, 1955, in Leesville. He passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2011, in Alexandria. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Lyn Burns, of Leesville; son, Chase Overton Burns of Leesville; daughters, Amanda Hearndon and husband Timothy of Leesville and Tera Burns of Arlington, Texas; mother, Jimmie Burns of Leesville; sisters, Ellen Mount and husband Ben of Leesville, Cheri Burns of Leesville and Barbara Celiz and husband, Lee of Ft. Worth, Texas and granddaughter, Isabella Hearndon. William P. "Bill" Crews, Jr. Funeral services for William P. "Bill" Crews, Jr. will be held on Monday, August 8 at First Baptist Church of Natchitoches with Rev. Tommy Rush, Dr. Perry Webb and U.S. Army Chaplain Col. Lee Dickson (Retired) officiating, and friendly remembrances by Daniel T. Murchison, Sr. Burial will follow at the American Cemetery in Natchitoches. Mr. Crews, 80, of Natchitoches, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at Willis Knighton North, Shreveport. Mr. Crews was offered an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. which he respectfully declined in order to attend basic training and leadership school at Fort Riley, Kan., followed by Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Ga., at the onset of the Korean Conflict. Mr. Crews was predeceased by his parents, Rev. W P. Crews, Sr. and Bertha Mae Richey Crews; and his son, William P. Crews, III. He is survived by his loving wife, Susanne Wimberly Crews; his children, Steven David Crews and wife, Renee', Kimberly Ann Stafford and husband, John, Richard T. Johnson, Jr. and wife, Christy, Joseph Hammond Perot and wife, Trista; four grandchildren, Victoria Crews, Hannah Crews, Skylar Stafford and Teagan Perot; brother Tom Crews and wife Jacquie; and sister Jackie McRae and husband, Morris. Dan E. Jeter Memorial services for Dan E. Jeter, 77, of Anacoco will be held at Thursday, August 11, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Private burial services will follow at a later date. Dan, the son of Neal Otis and Callie Brewer Jeter was born on October 16, 1933, in Alco. He passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He is survived by his brothers, John Jeter of Alexandria and Willie Jeter of Simpson; and sisters, Maxine Foushee of Simpson and Charlene White of Elkins, W. Va. Leslea J. Maattala Leslea J. Maattala, 65, of Leesville, passed away Saturday 30, July 2011 in Dubuis Hospital in Lake Charles. Funeral services will be at Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011 in First United Methodist Church, in DeRidder with Dr. Wayne Evans officiating. Burial will be in Beauregard Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Leslea was born in Brainerd, Minn. on April 16, 1946 to Lester and Gladys Peterson, now deceased. She married Richard Maattala on March 12 1966. After a brief honeymoon she returned to Brainerd while her husband served a tour of duty in Viet Nam. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Richard Maattala of Leesville; daughters, Kimberley Martin and husband, Dewayne of Leesville, Denis Torres of DeRidder, Jill Martin and husband, Durwin of Leesville and Amanda Meeks and husband James (JR) of DeRidder; 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Pinkney Francis Spears Funeral services for (Pinkus) Pinkney Francis Spears, 86, of Hornbeck will be held at Monday, August 8 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Donald Spears officiating. Burial will follow in the Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Pinkus, the son of Pinkney Jackson and Mary Frances Stewart Spears, was born on February 6, 1925, in Anacoco. He passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2011, at the Woodlands Health Care Center in Leesville. He married (Dinah) Eola Belle Sigler on July 14, 1943; in the 68 years of marriage they never had one argument. He was preceded in death by his wife, (Dinah) Eola Belle Spears and daughter, Sharon Warner. He is survived by his son Donald and Connie Spears of Hornbeck; four grandchildren, Debet and Chuck LeBlanc, Donnie and Belinda Spears, Richard Warner III and Michael Warner; six great grandchildren, Justin, Brooke, Chelsie, Matthew, Logan and Daniel. Ardis Rock Zeno Wilson Mother Ardis Rock Zeno Wilson was born on Oct. 10, 1923, in Leesville. Her parents, the late, Sylvester Rock and Idabell Martin, preceded her in death and son, Linzy Velt Smith; sister, Jeannie Metter Rock; three brothers, Elijah, Richard, Frank Rock and 4 grandchildren. She was married three times and they all preceded her in death, Herman Smith, Leroy Zeno, Sr. and John Wilson. Mother Wilson moved from Leesville to Natchez. She then moved from Natchez to Chicago and finally back to Leesville where she resided permanently until she exchanged time for eternity on July 21, 2011 at the Byrd Regional Hospital. Left to cherish her beautiful memories are one brother, Sylvester Rock, Jr. of Leesville; one sister, Sharon Crowell of Hawthorne; five sons, one preceded her in death (Linzy Velt Smith), Vandell Smith of Jena, Leroy Jr., Clifford and Eddie Zeno all of Leesville, five daughters, Barbara Zeno (Willie) Williams of Fort Hood, Texas, Joanne Zeno (Jeffrey) Carson of Marietta, Ga., Dorothy Zeno of Leesville, Bobbie Zeno (John) Cole of Leesville, Joyce Zeno Atwater of Natchitoches; 33 grandchildren, 66 great grandchildren, 7 great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 30 in the Johnson Temple C.O.G.I.C. in Leesville under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. August 10, 2011 David E. Gordon Funeral services for David E. Gordon, 56, of Anacoco, will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Gordon passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria. August 16, 2011 Jennifer Louise Bowers Funeral services for Jennifer Louise Bowers, 55, will be held Saturday, August 13, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Self Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Jennifer, the daughter of Foster Bowers, Sr., and Dean Moody Bowers, was born on May 22, 1956, in New Orleans. She passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2011, in Lake Charles. She was preceded in death by her father, Foster Mitchell Bowers, Sr., and brother, Alvin Steve Bowers. She is survived by her mother, Dean Bowers of Florien; daughter Susan Hyatt and husband Michael of Leesville; brother, Mitch Bowers, Jr. of Florien, and three grandchildren, Lillyan Hyatt, Emily Hyatt and Alayna Hyatt. Rosie Bell Byrd Funeral services for Rosie Bell Byrd, 92, of Leesville will be held at Saturday, Aug. 20, at St. Paul Baptist Church, Inc. in Leesville with Rev. Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Rosie, the daughter of Otto Daniel and Estella Johnson, was born on June 27, 1919, in Zwolle. She passed away on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She is survived by her sons, Jesse Johnson of Shreveport, Leedell Acey, Jr., of Holdenville, Okla. and Eddie Roy Acey of Florien; daughter, Mildred Moore of Leesville; uncle, Floyda Johnson of Florien; aunt, Idabee Gassoway of Many; 20 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren. Velma Maxine Crowell Nabors Funeral services for Velma Maxine Crowell Nabors, 68, of Leesville will be held on Saturday, August 13, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Leesville with Rev. Joseph Garner officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Hawthorne under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Velma Maxine Crowell was the sixth child born to the union of Rev. Wesley and Sis. Willie Crowell on April 19, 1943, in Leesville. She was united in holy matrimony in April, 1963 to Raymond Nabors, Sr., of Vowells Mill, and to this union five children was born. Velma was preceded in death by her husband Raymond, mother and father. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Wesley Jr., Joseph and James Crowell and one sister, Helen Nabors. She leaves to cherish her memories four sons, Raymond Jr. (Deborah) and Lamond (Krystal) of Fayetteville, Tenn., Mark (Deborah) of Mansfield and Kevin of Leesville and one daughter, Katrina of Leesville; four sisters, Carol Jordan of Los Angeles, Elaine Tilghman of Chandler, Ariz., and Shirley Orange (Harold) and Gwendolyn Parker, both of Leesville; four brothers, Philip Crowell, Carl Crowell (Sharon), Jonathan Crowell, all of Leesville, and Kenneth Crowell (Helen) of Houston; and twelve grandchildren. Myril W. Scoggins Funeral services for Mr. James F. Pollard will be on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 in Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Pitkin with Reverends Dale Poe, J. D. Ford and Arlen Smith officiating. Mr. Dwayne Daigle will speak for the family. Interment with military honors will follow in Blue Branch Cemetery, Pitkin under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Pitkin. Mr. Pollard, 85, of Cravens entered eternal rest on Sunday, August 14, 2011 in his residence with his family near his side. He was born on February 19, 1926 in Fullerton, to Amos and Minnie Lewis Pollard. James was a United States Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Beatrice Kelly Pollard; his parents, Amos Pollard and Minnie and Arthur Martin; his brother, Amos Clinton Pollard and special granddaughter-in- law, Angela Doyle. Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory include four daughters, Betty Bihm of Conroe, Texas, Kay Speeg and her husband, Jack of Lafayette, Kathy Johnson and her husband, C.M. of Pitkin and Sherry Schysm and her husband, Doug of Longville; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Myril W. Scoggins Myril W. Scoggins, 88, of Beaumont, Texas passed away at Gulf Health Care in Port Arthur, Texas on Aug.13, 2011. He was born in Leesville, on July 27, 1923 to the late Lawrence H. Scoggins and Mamie Elizabeth Cole Scoggins. Myril is survived by his wife, Pauline Scoggins; son, Warren V. Scoggins and wife Wilda of Nederland; daughter, Paula Landry and husband Craig of Corpus Christi; son, Wilton Scoggins and wife Carol of Port Neches; son, Walton Scoggins of Dallas; six grandchildren, Anthony, Caleb, Joshua, Tiffany, Wendy and Tamara; 10 great grandchildren; two brothers, Billy Scoggins and Burnell Scoggins; and two sisters, Lanelle Johnson and Gelena Bossier. Funeral services will be held at Melancon's Funeral Home , 1605 Avenue H, Nederland, on Tuesday, August 16, 2011, with Rev. Randy Hammer, Rev. Thomas Gibson and Rev. C. R. Bayham, officiating. Entombment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves. August 18, 2011 Jewel Goins Brumley Jewel Goins Brumley, 96, was born March 15, 1915, at the foot of Eagle Hill in Peason Ridge, located off U.S. 171 on Peason Ridge Road. Benjamin Lee Goins and Bessie Mahaffey Goins were the proud parents of this dark-haired and dark-eyed baby girl. She was preceded in death by her husband: Alvin B. Brumley; sons: Malcolm and Clarence Brumley; daughter: Kathleen Hamlin. She is survived by sons: James E. Brumley of Haughton, Kenneth R. Brumley and wife Betty of Keithville; daughter: Sharon Brumley Jean and husband Don of Leesville; brother: Sherwood Goins; sister: Irene Lancon; two sisters-in-law: Doris Wilson Brumley and Sandra Wilson Brumley; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Service will be at Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Hixson Funeral Home, Leesville. Travis Murray will be officiating. Burial will take place in Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Betty Sue Whatley Betty Sue Whatley, born in Anacoco on March 30, 1940, passed away Aug. 16, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Whatley. She is survived by her daughter Debbie Whatley; son and daughter-in-law Jason and Christy Whatley; grandchildren, Hannah and Jacob Whatley; sister Patsy Hall; and brothers Roy Miller, Jerry Miller and Ralph Miller. Services will be held Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011 at the Cold Springs Baptist Church in Anacoco. Arrangements were made by Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. August 19, 2011 Eloise Gay Talley Funeral services for Eloise Gay Talley, 86, of Leesville will be held Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Bill Russell officiating. Burial will follow in the Beech Grove Cemetery in Anacoco, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Eloise, the daughter of Albert and Annie Langton Gay, was born Feb. 13, 1925. She went to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 18, 2011, at The Woodlands Health Care Center in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Yvonne West. She is survived by her brother, Joe and Charlotte Gay of Anacoco; longtime friends and caregivers, Beverly and Webster Wilson of Anacoco. A. J. Turner Memorial services for A. J. Turner, 58, of Leesville will be held at a later date. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. A.J., the son of Garfield Turner and Laverne M. Powell, was born on Nov. 8, 1952, in Leesville. He passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2011, at Rapides Regional Hospital in Alexandria. He is survived by his brother, James Turner of Leesville and his sister, Patricia Moore of Anacoco. August 25, 2011 Gordon Anderson Funeral services for Gordon Anderson of Hicks will be held Saturday, Aug. 27, at Flactor Baptist Church in Hicks with Rev. Lorraine Smith officiating. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Gordon is survived by his wife, Loree Smith Anderson and her family of Hicks; one daughter, Kirstin of Scotland, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Anderson of Germany; one brother, Douglas Anderson of Tennessee, and one sister, Andrea Martin of Scotland. Roy Francis Bartmess, Jr. Funeral services for Roy Francis Bartmess, Jr., 57, of Leesville will be held Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Roy, the son of Roy Francis Bartmess Sr., and Irene Tallent Bartmess, was born on Oct. 3, 1953, in Dayton, Tenn. He passed away on Monday, August 22, 2011, at his residence in Leesville. He is survived by his wife, Chong Bartmess of Leesville; daughters, Martha Irene and husband Alex Pierre Brenski of The Colony, Texas, Kimberly Frances Bartmess and fiancée Jamie Garza of San Diego, Calif., and Kristina Morgan and husband Ian Flannigan of Plano, Texas; sister, Flo Irene Shanks of New Orleans; and two grandchildren, Alex Koen Brensike and Alex Liam Brensike. Joseph Tillman Clark Funeral services for Joseph Tillman Clark, 51, of Leesville, will be held Saturday, Aug. 27, at Johnson Temple Church of God in Christ. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Joseph, the son of Moses and Eula Tyler Clark, was born on Aug. 28, 1959, in Leesville. He passed away on Aug. 19, 2011, in Franklin. Moses Gilbert Funeral services for Moses "Baby Joe" Gilbert, 75, of Leesville, will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Gilbert passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at Riverside Hospital in Alexandria. Willie Lee A celebration of life service for Willie Lee, 73, will be held on Sunday, Aug. 28 at Hixson Funeral in Leesville. Kye Hwan Son will be officiating. Mr. Lee passed away August 21, 2011 in Alexandria. Willie was born on July 2, 1938, in Frisco City, Ala. to parents Willie Lee and Harriett Lee. He is survivors by his loving wife of 47 years, Kilcha An Lee; daughter, Il Shim Park; grandchildren, Shannon, Stephanie, and Bryan; great grandson, Soren; and sisters, Josephine Mack and Harriett McFerren. Services will be under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Lola Monk Lola Monk, 91, of Leesville, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Monk; parents, Olivia Gill and Webb Gill; son, Howard Monk; brothers, Clovis Gill and Cecil Gill; and great grandson, Brad Robinson. Those left to cherish her memory are daughter, Sharon and husband Ray Charrier of Leesville; daughter-in-law, Evelyn Monk of Prairieville; grandchildren, Karan (Bubba) Robinson of Leesville, Donna (Chuck) Fletcher of Cotile, Mike (Mandy) Charrier of Leesville, Roger (Ann) Monk of Walker and Sheila Monk of Cotile; and great grandchildren, Brittney (Brady) Glasier, Brooklyn Robinson, Shaley Charrier, Maci Charrier, Ethan Charrier and Brandon Fletcher. Service will be held on Aug. 27 at Laurel Hill Baptist Church. Bro. Joseph Merchant and Bro. Shawn Waggoner will be officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in LaCamp under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Betty Jo Parker Carter Graveside services for Mrs. Betty Jo Parker Carter were held on Aug. 22, 2011 at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Simpson with Rev. Jeremy Blocker officiating. Burial was under the care of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Carter 80, of Simpson was born on Jan. 14, 1931, in Simpson to Howard and Gertrude Hicks Parker. She passed away on Aug. 20, 2011 in Alexandria. Preceeding her in death was her husband of 60 years, Benjamin Carter; son, Mark Anthony Carter and grandson, Christopher Lee Morgan. Survivors are her son, Benjamin "Benny" Carter Jr. and wife Gwyn of Stuarts Draft, Va., daughters, Oene Morgan and husband Danny of Anacoco; Martha Norra and husband Jules of Picayune, Miss.; grandchildren, Benjamin Carter III and wife Kim, Nicholas and wife Carloyn, Danny Morgan Jr. and wife, Tammy, Nicky Hoppert and husband Jayson, Jennifer, Patrick Brock and Tatum Melancon, and Caitlin Carter Issacks; great grandchildren, Benjamin IV, Brianna and Abigal Carter, Merce des and Danny Morgan III, Megan Donaldson, Gage Vanvoast, Kennedy and Raelynn Hoppert, Breliegh and Patrick Brock II Melancon, and Kingston and Aiva Coleman. Patricia Self Memorial services for Patricia Self, 70, of Anacoco will be held Saturday, Aug. 27, at Beech Grove Cemetery in Anacoco. Patricia, the daughter of Harold and Viola Appleby Nelson, was born on Jan. 21, 1941, in Hightsville, Md. She passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011, at her residence in Anacoco. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Alton "Buddy" Self of Anacoco; daughter, Kathy and Kevin Wenthe of Anacoco; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Toots and Otis Sanders of Lake Charles; adopted sister, Orlina Tabor; grandchildren, Deanna Hogan, Justin Wenthe, Liza Wilson, Jessica Waldhour and Nicole Wenthe; and 12 great grandchildren. September 6, 2011 Franklin D. Milstead Sr. Franklin D. Milstead Sr., 78, of Leesville passed away September 1, 2011 at Byrd Regional Hospital. Services will be at Sept. 4 in the Chapel of Heritage Rowe with Rev. T. A. Gibson officiating. Burial will follow in Heritage Rowe Cemetery under the direction of Heritage Rowe Funeral Home. He is preceded in death by parents Elmer and Callie Milstead and half brother Raymond Milstead. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Janell Milstead; sons, Danny Milstead Jr. of Houston, Gerald Lynn Milstead of Sullivan, Mo. and David Wesley Milstead of Alvin, Texas; half brothers, Ronnie Milstead, Dale Milstead and Wayne Milstead; half sisters, Ethel Greer, Shirley Odom, Dianne Torrey and Linda Bruntmyer; grandchildren, Wendy Lynette Cooper, Carrie Elizabeth Jordan, Kimberly Ann Webb and Michael David Milstead; and 9 great grand children. Dewey Rutherford Funeral services for Dewey "Grandpa" Rutherford, 85, of Hornbeck, will be held Sept. 4 at Grace Assembly in Hornbeck with Rev. James Hickman and Rev. Melvin Hatten officiating. Burial will follow in the Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Dewey, the son of Dewey C. and Lollie Hubar Rutherford, was born on Nov. 30, 1925, in Fouke, Ark. He passed away on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, at his residence in Hornbeck. Mr. Rutherford was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Margurite Knippers Rutherford of Hornbeck; daughter, Mary Roberts and husband Bobby of Hornbeck; brother, Rodney Rutherford and wife Melissa of Converse; sisters, Linda Matthews and Ralph of Florien, and Martha Fulco of Kansas; grandchildren, Missy and Craig Martelle, Mindy Parker, and Bradley Roberts; great grandchildren, Megan Martelle, Miranda Roberts, Taylor Roberts, Austin Roberts, Madisyn Parker, Marlee Lowe, Carlee Lowe and McKinseigh Roberts; and special friends, Maggie and George Hickman. September 7, 2011 Cody Jensen Marshall and Jaden Danae' Marshall Funeral services for Cody Jensen Marshall, 17 and Jaden Danae' Marshall, 9, both of Leesville, will be held Sept. 8, 2011, at the First United Pentecostal Church in Leesville with Rev. Danny George, Rev. Louis Magee, Rev. Mark Christian and Rev. Amos Ezell officiating. Burial will follow in the Castor Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Cody was born on Aug, 21, 1994, in Angleton, Texas. He passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011. Jaden, "Nae Nae" was born on Aug. 2, 2002, in Leesville. She passed away on Sept. 6, 2011. Cody and Jaden were preceded in death by their grandparents, Doug and Dianne Marshall and Jessie E. Buck Ned Woodham. Cody was also preceded in death by his mother, Carola Yoakum. Cody and Jaden are survived by their parents, Bubba and Tina Marshall of Leesville; sisters, Brittany Draughn of Leesville and Casey Wheeler of Leesville; grandparents, Clayton and Linda Brister of Seiper, Wayne and Vickie Woodham of Leesville, Lucille Woodham of Leesville and Judy Marshall of Anacoco and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Cody is also survived by his brother, Brandon Lee Booth of Brazoria, Texas and grandparents, Edna and Mark Varner of Brazoria, Texas. September 9, 2011 Joshua Thomas Moulton Funeral services for Joshua Thomas Moulton, 23, of Leesville will be held Sept. 13, at Cooper Baptist Church in Leesville with Bro. Edgar Evans & Bro. Stacy Bradford officiating. Burial will follow in the Craft Cemetery on La. 1211 under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Joshua, the son of Thomas William and Bertha Marie Lenard Moulton, was born on June 2, 1988, in Pineville. He passed away on Sept. 8, 2011, at Lafayette General Hospital in Lafayette. He is survived by his parents, Thomas "Doc" and Bertha Moulton of Leesville; siblings, Elizabeth Turner of St. Louis, Jed Moulton of St. Louis, Coulter Moulton of Leesville and James Travis Stephens of Houston; grandmother, Gladys G. Lenard of Leesville; aunt, Lisa Moore of Leesville and uncle, John Moore of Leesville. Azim Azizali Pirani Funeral services for Azim Azizali Pirani "Jimmy" will be held at Sept. 11 in the Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home Chapel at 4841 39th St., Port Arthur, Texas. Burial will take place in the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Pirani, 27 of New Llano, passed away on Sept. 7 in New Llano. September 13, 2011 Stella C. Brabham Funeral services for Stella C. Brabham, 82, of Leesville, will be held at Sept. 14, at First Baptist Church in Leesville with Rev. Jerry Penfield officiating. Burial will follow in the Castor Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Stella, the daughter of George Everett and Molly Belle Turner Craft, was born on March 31, 1929, in Leesville. She passed away on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, at Rapides Regional Hospital in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon Jean "Jeanie" Gilcrease. She is survived by her son, David and Rhonda Brabham Sr., of Buna, Texas; sister, Robbie Lee Neff of Leesville; grandchildren, Daniel Brabham, David Brabham, Jr., Deanna Garig, Rebekah Tannehill, Donna Davis, Candace McGee and Stacy Gilcrease; 12 great children; and two great great grandchildren. Betty Jean Williamson Gorum Celebration of life for Betty Jean Williamson Gorum, 78, of Leesville, will be held at Sept. 15, 2011, at Antioch Baptist Church in Slagle. Burial will follow in the Comrade Cemetery in Hutton under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Betty was born Aug. 3, 1933, in Hot Springs, Ark. to the late Leroy and Inona Mann Williamson and was called to her heavenly home Sept. 12, 2011. Granny was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Marion Lee Gorum, Sr., whom she was married to for 57 years. Left to cherish the precious memories of Granny will be her children and their spouses, Steve and Janie Gorum, Vicki and Dewayne Pylant, Mark and Pat Gorum, Linda and Larry Young and M. L. Gorum, Sr., and Nettie Gorum, 16 grandchildren. Troy Higginbotham Funeral services for Troy "Butter" Higginbotham, 61, of Merryville, will be held at Sept. 14, at Calvary Baptist Church in Merryville with Rev. Roy Hoosier, Rev. Bill Harrington, and Bro. Jim Miers officiating. Burial will follow in the Cannon Cemetery in Merryville under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. He was preceded in death by his mother, Effie Parker; father, Jewes Higginbotham; brothers, Dunk Higginbotham, Milton Higginbotham and Muss Higginbotham; and sisters, Fairlean Massengil and Lydia Parker. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Young Higginbotham of Merryville; daughers Jeanette McFatter (Danny) of Rosepine and Hayley Higginbotham of Merryville; stepbrother, Jr. Parker of Merryville; four grandchildren, two step grandchildren and one step great grandchild. Catherine Herring Jeane Funeral services for Catherine Herring Jeane, 82, of Anacoco will be held at Sept. 15, 2011, at Burr Ferry United Pentecostal Church in Burr Ferry, with Rev. Ricky Wead and Rev. Bill Russell officiating. Burial will follow in the Self Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Catherine, the daughter of Herbert Glenn and Dovie Inez Hernigan Herring, was born on March 29, 1929, in Hornbeck. She passed away on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, at the Sabine Retirement and Rehabilitation Center in Many. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Arvol Jeane. She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Stringer and Kenneth of Woodville, Texas, and Linda Robison and Terry of Anacoco; brother, Billie Herring and Rosemary of Vidor, Texas; grandchildren, Keith Stringer and Sandra of Vidor, Texas, Kena Mahan and Michael of Lumberton, Texas, Dustin Robison and Mandi of Anacoco, and Devon Kay and Clint of Anacoco; and 7 great grandchildren. Glenn Lee Oden Glenn Lee Oden, 92, of Paris, Ark. was born April 1, 1919 in Magazine, to Rueben and Ferba Oden. He passed away Sept. 11, 2011 in Paris, Ark. He is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Nora Savannah Parrish Oden and a daughter Letha Jane Oden. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the First Assembly Of God in Paris, Ark. with burial following at Oakhill Cemetery in Booneville. Under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville, Ark. He is survived by: wife, Lucille Oden; sons, Glenn Paul Oden and wife Karen of Seattle, Wa., Joe L. Oden and wife Marilyn of Leesville; daughters, Francis Cezar and husband Richard of Ala., Doris Arreola and husband Gilbert of New Mexico; stepdaughter, Betty Sorrells and husband Bill of Russeville, Ark.; 12 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. Pallbearers will be: Jackie Turner, Junior Nickerson, Marvin Wiggins, Charles Knowles, Richard Zimmer and Bill Stovall. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Bill Sorrells, Joey Oden. Althea M. Perkins Funeral services for Althea M. Perkins, 95, of Leesville, will be held at Sept. 14, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Bro. Travis Murray officiating. Burial will follow in the Stephens Cemetery in New Llano under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Althea, the daughter of Eddie and Amanda Daigle Mott, was born on March 16, 1916, in Edna. She passed away on Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, at The Woodlands Health Care Center in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilber N. Perkins and daughter, Linda S. Owens. She is survived by her sons, Bill and Rose Perkins of Houston and Mickey and Sandy Perkins of Anacoco; seven grandchildren; and a host of great grandchildren. September 14, 2011 Philip Ryan Guidry Services for Philip Ryan Guidry, 38, will be held Sept. 16, 2011 at the Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel with full military honors. Interment will follow in the Aimwell Cemetery. He served his country in the U.S. Army for 16 years as a Military Police. Philip was born at Fort Hood, Texas on Sept. 17, 1972 and entered into rest on Sept. 11, 2011, at the VA Medical Center in Pineville. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Eugene and Loraine Hromas and paternal grandfather, John Harry Guidry. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Tricia M. Guidry of DeRidder; parents, Richard and Barbara Guidry of Many; paternal grandmother, Mildred Guidry of Rayne; four daughters, Alyssa N., Alyczandra M. AraWyn J. and Aslynn P. Guidry; one brother, Patrick Guidry and wife Shannon of Simpson; and nephews A.J. and Noah Guidry. September 18, 2011 Mary OmaLee Smith Funeral services for Mary OmaLee Smith, 83, of Leesville will be held at Oct. 20 at Sandy Hill Baptist Church in Pickering with Rev. Billy Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Island Cemetery in Pickering under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mary, the daughter of James Franklin and Rutha Mariah York Mitchell, was born on Nov. 29, 1927, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She passed away on Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by husband, Billy Hugh Smith and daughter Toni Ilicia Smith. She is survived by her son Randy Hugh Smith and wife Cherissa Sky-Eagle Smith of Moscow, Texas; daughters, Gwynetta Lynn Holmes of Port Richey, Fla. and Jennifer Rebecca Smith of Leesville; and 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. September 20, 2011 James Sanders Funeral services for James "J.W." Sanders will be held on Sept. 23, in the Chapel of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Burial will follow with Military Honors in the Castor Cemetery of Leesville. Mr. Sanders, 79, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, at his residence. He was a native of Arkansas but grew up in South Carolina. He served in the United States Army for 20 years. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Linda Duke Sanders of Leesville; daughters, Debra Christenson of Leesville, and Gail Humphries and husband Sean of Leesville; and two grandchildren, Daniel and Jacob Christenson. Rev. Gail Welch Funeral services for Rev. Gail Welch, 68, of Anacoco will be held at Sept. 22, at Good Hope Baptist Church in Anacoco with Rev. Wesley Jackson, Rev. James Kay and Rev. Les Comeaux officiating. Burial will follow in the Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Gail, the son of Jim Olen and Edna Jewel Jeane Welch, was born July 31, 1943, in Leesville. He passed away on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, at his residence in Anacoco. He served our country in the U.S. Army and worked as a mechanic at Fort Polk. He was preceded in death by parents and sister, LaRue Trottie. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Virginia Ann Welch of Anacoco; sons, Rev. Chris and wife Rhonda Welch of Anacoco; Shane and wife Erika Welch of Wayne, Ohio, and Shawn and wife Brittney Welch of Anacoco; brothers, Rev. Larry Welch and wife Elaine, Anthony Welch and Audie Welch, and wife, Sue, all of Anacoco; sister, Mary Lea Smith and husband Shelby of Florien; brother-in-law, James and wife Charlotte Martin of Leesville; grandchildren, Daniel and wife Jessica Ruiz, Nicholas Ruiz, Adria Welch, EvanLeigh Welch, Tristen Welch, Trinity Welch, Brooklynn Welch & Bryce Welch. September 21, 2011 Milton Earl Holt, Sr. Funeral services for Milton Earl Holt, Sr., 77, of Hornbeck, will be held at Sept. 24 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Morris Goins officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Milton, the son of Andrew Steven and Clara Ellen Smart Holt, was born Sept. 1, 1934, in Leesville. He passed away Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, at the Cornerstone Hospital in Bossier City. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Clara Jane Holt. After graduation he joined the Navy and served three years aboard the USS Piedmont. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ruth Duke Holt of Hornbeck; son, Milton Earl Holt, Jr. of Minden; daughters Ruth Earline Holt and Fredda Jean Holt Pierce and brother, Marshall Glen Holt, all of Shreveport; grandson, John Duke Sonnier of Hornbeck; brother-in-law, Joe and Linda Duke and sister-in-law Linda Duke Sanders. Dorvan Keene Dorvan Keene, 70, of Slagle passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis Keene and Ruby Poe Temple; and sister, Alice Fulks. Mr. Dorvan is survived by his sons, Jerel D. Keene and wife Amy of Kisatchie, and Dorvan E. Keene and wife Sandra of Alexandria; four grandchildren, Christopher, Micah, Selah and Emily; and previous wife: Freddie Keene of Natchitoches. The funeral service will be held Sept. 23 in the chapel at Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Antioch Cemetery in Slagle under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. September 22, 2011 James R. Bayham Jr. James R. Bayham Jr., 84, of Leesville passed away Sept. 21, 2011 at the Woodlands Nursing Home. Services honoring the life of James Bayham will be Sept. 23 in the Chapel of Heritage Rowe Funeral Home with Reverend C. R. Bayham and Reverend Mark Christian officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville. He is survived by daughters, Paulette Jeane and husband Ronald, Sandra McClain, and Marilyn Lisicki; sons, James Randall Bayham and Charles David Bayham; step sons, Donnie Irey, Roger Irey and Dewayne Irey; brother, C. R. Bayham and wife Betty Jean; grandchildren, Chad Jeane, Nicole Spikes and husband Jeffri, Jonathon McClain, Jeremy McClain, Tiffany Trammell, Lacy Jo Matlock, Stacy Jo Bayham, and Tracy Jo Brown; step grand children, Jerry, Melissa Irey and Elizabeth Irey Nolen; and great grandchildren, Elijah Spikes, Isaac Spikes, Gage Matlock, Landon, Gavin and Alex Brown. Mr. Bayham is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Conard Ray Bayham; sisters, Pearl Harrison, Sybil Decol, Joyce Hollands and Dorothy Lee Copeland; and stepson, Jimmie Irey. September 24, 2011 Sanfred A. Jordan Sanfred A. Jordan, 79, of Lake Charles died Sept. 23, 2011 in the comfort of his home. Mr. Jordan was born and raised in Pickering and has and lived 57 years in Lake Charles. He leaves to honor his memory, his loving wife of 56 years, JoEllen Foshee Jordan of Lake Charles; four sons, John Sanfred Jordan and wife Susan of Katy, Texas, Keith Alan Jordan of Baton Rouge, Timothy King Jordan and wife Mary of Lake Charles and Philip Clay Jordan and wife Drew of Anacoco; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret Reeks of Monroe and Alpha Martin of Leesville and one brother; George Jordan of New Boston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Myrtle and Alfred; three sisters, Margie Foster, Mary Jane Burgess and Donna Faye Pace and one brother, Joe Jordan. Funeral services will be at Sept. 27 in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Reverends Francis LaRocque and Vernon Chevallier will officiate. Graveside services will be in Cooper Cemetery in Pickering. September 27, 2011 Retired Sgt. 1st. Class Robert Y. Hernandez Retired Sgt. 1st. Class Robert Y. Hernandez passed away Tuesday Sept. 20 at his residence in Pueblo West, Colo. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents Margarito and Margarita Hernandez, his brother Juan Y. Hernandez, his sister Olga Mae Vasquez and great grandson Nickolas R. Hernandez. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Mary A Byrd; children; Rhonda (Jeremy), Ronald (Patricia), Russell, Robert Jr. (Deborah), Sandra (Lawrence); eight grandchildren, one great grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his brothers, Albino (Santa), Jose (Kathy Anne), Mark, sister-in-law Patricia (Rickey) Robertson, brothers-in-law Harvey (Cheryl) Byrd and Michael Byrd. Robert retired from the Army, having served in Vietnam, Korea, Germany and other posts. Services will be held at Sept. 29, 2011 in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Heritage Rowe Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. William Ronald James William Ronald James, 63, passed away at his home on Sept. 24, 2011, surrounded by his family. Mr. James was a native of Cravens. His survivors include his wife, Gina James of Ragley; sons, Jessie James, David Johnson and wife Amy, and Steven Johnson and wife Nickie; daughters, Deedra Austin and husband Tim, and Renee Sonnier and husband Shane; 19 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Charlene Hunt James; and brother, Alfred James. His memorial service will be at Sept. 27 at Hixson Funeral Home in Moss Bluff. Brother Richard Beckham will officiate. Rudolph Jeter Funeral services for Rudolph Jeter, 87, of Leesville will be held at Sept. 28 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Andy Addison officiating. Burial will follow in the Plunkaway Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Jeter was a U.S. Army veteran having served during WWII. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joy Faye Jeter of Leesville; one son, Edgar Jeter of Leesville; four daughters: Brenda Jeter Jeane of Leesville, Martha Sue Jeter Garcia of Spring, Texas, Rhonda Jeter Rollins of Magnolia, Texas, and Lori Lee Jeter Smith of Leesville; three sisters: Wanda Faye Hughes, Geraldine Beisel and Bonnie Rose Myres; 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. September 29, 2011 Stasia Cabra Stasia Cabra, 93, of Shreveport, passed away in Shreveport on Sept. 27, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Robert Lane Cabra. Stasia was survived by her sons, Donald Lane Cabra and wife, Brenda of Chapin, S.C., Dwight Stephen Cabra and wife, Sherry of Cody, Wyo.; daughter, Sharon Everett of Shreveport; five grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. Funeral service will be Sept. 30 at Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville. Burial will follow at Beckom Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Rev. Andy Harris and Barney Cabra will be officiating. October 11, 2011 Beverly Bass DeVries Funeral services for Beverly Bass DeVries of DeRidder will be held Oct. 14 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder with Rev. Roger Gill officiating. Burial will follow in Silver Creek Baptist Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Beverly passed away Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, at the Eunice Extended Care Hospital in Eunice. Beverly was born in DeRidder to Ivan Bass and Frances Irene Marshall Bass. She is survived by her son, Spc. Michael DeVries of Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; daughter, Sarah DeVries of Federal Heights, Colo.; brother, Paul Bass of Pasadena, Texas; sister, Doris Bass of Baton Rouge; nephew, Eddie Iglinsky, two great nieces, Alyssa Rhoten and Maci Iglinsky and great nephew, Aaron Broussard. Lucretia Ingalls Funeral services for Lucretia Ingalls, 94, of Sieper will be held at Oct. 12 at Laurel Hill Baptist Church in Hicks with Dr. Glenn Cooley and Rev. Nat Dutton officiating. Burial will follow in the Laurel Hill Cemetery in Hicks under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Lucretia, the daughter of Nicola and Maria Carlucci Mongelli, was born on March 16, 1917, in New York City. She passed away on Monday, Oct, 10, 2011, at her residence in Sieper. She married James Ingalls in New York while he served in the Navy. She is survived by her twin daughters, Rosemarie Ingalls and Gary Marler of Sieper, and Sally Ann Ingalls and Ivo Nelson of Huntsville, Texas; grandchildren, Kirk Marler and Azi Nelson and great grandchild, Brooklyn Marler. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nicola and Maria Carlucci Mongelli; husband of 38 years, James Mckinley Ingalls; four brothers; and six sisters. October 14, 2011 Judith Ellen Burns Funeral services for Judith Ellen Burns, 71, will be held at Airline Baptist Church on Oct. 15. Officiating will be Rev. Harrell Shelton, associate pastor and Rev. Chad Mills, senior pastor at Airline Baptist Church. Interment will be at Castor Cemetery near Leesville. Judith Ellen was born on May 9, 1940 in Portsmouth and passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 12, 2011, at Promise Hospital in Bossier City. Judith and Billy John Burns were married on Thursday, Dec. 22, 1960 at Silver Creek Baptist Church in Leesville. Judy was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Coriell; mother, Louise Coriell; stepmother, C.T. Coriell and older brother, Robert Coriell. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Billy John Burns; daughter, Cheryl Prang of Las Vegas and Donna Robinson of Shreveport; brother, Stephen Coriell and his wife Carolyn. Willie Joe Edwards, Sr. Funeral services for Willie Joe Edwards, Sr., 79, of Leesville, will be held Oct. 15, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Leesville with Rev. Joseph Garner officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Willie Joe Edwards was the eighth child born on Feb. 29, 1932, to George Edwards, Sr. and Lillian Edwards. Mr. Edwards passed away on Oct. 9, 2011, in Jena. In October 1952, he answered the call to serve his country in the Korean War. On Sept. 5, 1955, he married his high school sweetheart Loretta Dean. His father George Edwards, Sr.; his mother, Lillian Scott Edwards; six brothers and three sisters preceded Willie in death. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 56 years, Loretta Edwards; five children, Deborah A. Edwards, Jacqueline (Kevin) Langston, Willie J. Edwards, Jr., Derrick J. Edwards, Sr., and Letitia (Johnny) McKenzie; two sisters: Jennie (Wayne) Mines of Baltimore and Betty Rose Jenkins of Atlanta; one brother-in-law: Robert Dean of Leesville; two sister-in laws, Thelma Edwards of Houston and Mattie Dean of DeRidder; ten grandchildren, Kevin Langston, Jr., Darrius Langston, Fanta Langston, Shanari Burns, Morgan Edwards, Evelyn Edwards, Derrick Edwards, Jr., Eden Edwards, Aaliyah Edwards and Alexis McKenzie; five great grandchildren. Joseph D. Elder, Jr. Funeral services for Joseph D. Elder, Jr., of Marksville, will take place at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church of Hessmer on Oct. 15. Burial services will be held by the family in private. Elder, 65, passed away at the Methodist Hospital System of Houston on Monday, Oct. 10, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe Elder, Sr. and Frankie Wyble Elder. He is survived by his children, Stephen Douglas Elder, Laurie Joleen Elder Raborn and her husband Barry Raborn, Chad York Elder, and Joe Elder II; grandchildren, Mackinley Elder, Landon Elder, Lucia Raborn, Eva Raborn, Isabella Elder and Ayden Elder; brothers and sisters, JoAnna Elder Boland, James Donald Elder and wife Clara Jean Elder, Edna Helen Elder Brown, and his twin brother Francis Dwight Elder and wife, Marry Veillon. Rodney Guillory Mr. Rodney Guillory, 84, of Leesville passed away on Oct. 12, 2011 in DeRidder. Services honoring Mr. Guillory will be held in the Chapel of Heritage Rowe Funeral Home on Friday, Oct. 14 with Father Jason Vidrine officiating. Burial will follow in Stevens Cemetery, in New Llano. Mr. Guillory is survived by his son, Ronald Guillory and wife Debbie; daughters, Karen Guillory and Yvonne Guillory; brother, Alfred Guillory; grandchildren, Anne Brister, Jonathan Guillory, Chad Decou and four great- grandchildren. Venson Monk Venson Monk, 93, of LaCamp, passed from this life and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Rev. Fred Monk; son: Freddie Monk; sister, Myrtle Miller Gallion; and brothers, Harold Miller and Roark Miller. She is survived by her son, Jimmie Monk and wife Elizabeth Monk of LaCamp; "almost" daughter, Mabel Ragland; brother, Dewey Miller; sister, Tessie Miller Monk; six grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Oct. 15 in the chapel at Hixson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery in LaCamp under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. John L. Stimac Mr. John L. Stimac, 79, of West Monroe, and a retired engineer with Riverwood, passed away Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in West Monroe. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 12 in the Worship Center at First Baptist Church in West Monroe. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery-West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. October 15, 2011 Louis Edward Ross Visitation for Louis Edward Ross, 88, of Leesville will be held Oct. 16, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. A private burial service will be held at a later date in Arkansas. Louis, the son of Michael and Mary Panfil Ross was born on Oct. 13, 1923, in New Kensington, Pa. He passed away on Friday, Oct. 14, 2011, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Mr. Ross retired from the United States Air Force after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maycel Ross. He is survived by his sons, Michael Ross and wife Rebecca of Scottsboro, Ala., and Carl B. Ross of Cabot, Ark.; daughters, Sharmyn Kay Weatherford and husband Billy of Leesville, and Cheryl Landrum and husband Troy of Willspoint, Texas; sister, Amelia Rose Runski of Penn; grandchildren, Amanda Offutt-Ochoa, Heather Turney and Tory Landrum, and three great grandchildren. October 18, 2011 Gene Chance Graveside services for Gene "Hawk" Chance, 75, of Hornbeck will be held Oct. 18 at Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck with Bro. Wayne Chance officiating. Gene, the son of Albert and Audrey Hilton Chance was born on Nov. 17, 1935 in Plainview. He passed away on Oct. 16 at his residence in Hornbeck. He served in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Chance and sister, Ann Smart. He is survived by his step- son, Steve Montel and wife Arlene of Fresno, Calif.; siblings, Walter S. Chance and wife Vicki of Hornbeck, Nathaniel Chance and wife Paula of Bossier, Doris Knippers of Hornbeck, Theresa Nicks and husband Bruce of Hornbeck, Eula Durrett and husband David of Hornbeck, and Sharon Mason and husband Larry of Hornbeck; special friend, David Elmer of Dunlap, Calif; special aunt, Joyce Chance of Many. Steven Stewart Gibson Steven "Hoot" Stewart Gibson, 55, of Slagle, passed away Oct. 15, 2011. Steven retired after 20 years of service in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Mary Frances Gibson, of Leesville; his children, Andrew and Jennifer Gibson Lohrke; Christopher and Eddwina Drake Gibson; and Scott Gibson; grandsons, Corbin Stewart Haymon and Cole William Lohrke; parents, Rita and Bill Marcolongo of Philadelphia, Pa.; and Linda Gibson of Mt. Laurel, N.J.; sisters, Jeanne Palmer and Jon Werner of Bensalem, Pa.; Marie and Joseph Johnston, of Philadelphia, Pa.; and the the best dog anyone could ask for - Lord Beauregard, Sire of Slagle. He was predeceased by his father Roland "Hoot" Stewart Gibson. A service will be conducted Oct. 21 at the Retired American Legion Post 387, New Llano. Exa Evalie Holley Exa Evalie Holley, 99, of Hornbeck, passed from this life on Monday, Oct. 17, 2011. Evalie was born on July 17, 1912 in Marthaville. She is survived by her daughter, Pauline Janette Grossmann and husband Klaus of Tampico Tamps, Mexico; son, Stieve E. Holley and wife Myrtie of Hornbeck; granddaughters, Evalie Janette Grossmann Abrahamsson of Tampico Tamps, Mexico, Hanna Elizabeth Grossmann Brown of Sandy, Ore. and Joyce Marie Holley of Vinton; grandsons, Joe Forrest Holley of Hornbeck, Robert Edward Holley and wife Bridget of LaFontaine, Ind.; three great granddaughters, Elsa Janette Abrahamsson, Ella Grace Brown and Indie Meyer; and six great grandsons: Nicolas Abrahamsson, Andrew Wilhelm Brown, Luke Aiden Brown, Stieve Forrest Holley, Eli Townsend Holley and Mason Meyer. The funeral service will be held on Oct. 20 in Hixson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Pisgah Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. LaVon Nichols Kay Funeral services for LaVon Nichols Kay, 84, of Leesville will be held on Oct. 18, at the Canaan Baptist Church in Leesville with Rev. Morris Dale Goins and Ernest Jarrell officiating. Burial will follow in the Canaan Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Kay passed to her Heavenly home at Rapides Regional Hospital on Friday, October 14, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Monford Kay; her mother and father, Frankie Ferguson Nichols and Wesley Nichols; brother Melton Nichols; and her sister and brother-in-law Gwen Nichols Belton and George. She is survived by her sons, Derrel Kay and wife Nancy and Tommy Kay and wife Miriam; daughter, Cathy Kay Craft and husband Bobby; grandsons, Randy Kay and wife Amber, Mike Kay and wife Tammy, Brad Kay and wife Cindy, Jeff Kay and wife Melissa, Clint Kay and wife Devon, Christopher Kay, Rob Craft and Crispin Craft and wife Danielle; granddaughters, Stacy Kay Walters, and Anslea Craft Dowden and husband Raymond; great grandchildren, Josh, Sarah, Jacob, Darby, Seth, Trevor, Connor, Bethany, Katelyn, Hallie, Barrett, Lauren, Moss, Layton, Vanessa, Isaac Rylee, Sophie, Payton, Andrew, Aven and Zachary; great great grandchildren, Lane, Marlee, Carlee, Kenlee and Carter. October 20, 2011 Angelena Hannon Angelena Hannon, 40, of Leesville, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011. Angelena was born on March 19, 1971 in Lake Charles. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Mary "Betty" Bookter and her Aunt Bee Bookter. She is survived by her spouse, Todd Dauzat; daughter, Laykin Bookter; son Justin Dauzat; grandchildren, Kieran St. Romain and Caelan St. Romain; son-in- law, Charles St. Romain; mother, Cheryl Meadows; father, Charles "Eugene" Bookter; brother, Craig Bookter; sisters: Danielle Bookter, Dawn Boycher, Stacy McCarthy and Ashley Stockton; brother-in-law, Bruce Dauzat; niece, Trista Boycher; nephews, David Dauzat and Robert Bookter; mother-in-law, Ethel Dauzat; father-in-law, Joseph Dauzat; Phillip Bookter; aunt, Elaine Bookter. Luther Marze, Jr. Funeral services celebrating the life of Luther Marze, Jr., 63, will be held on Oct. 24 at Providence Road Baptist Church in Spring Ridge. Rev. Bill Banks and Rev. Chris Young will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Keithville. Marze passed away at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Ark. after a courageous battle with cancer. He proudly served this country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He was preceded in death by his father, Luther Marze, Sr. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of nearly 40 years, Elaine Hodge Marze; son, Daniel Luke Marze and his wife, Stephenie; daughter, Phaedra Marze Clemons and husband Clyde; grandchildren, Kinsley Clemons, Makenna Clemons, Colton Clemons, Hagan Marze, and Garrison Luke Marze. He is also survived by his brothers and their spouses; Rick and Sallie Marze, Mike and Sherry Marze, Dick and Valerie Marze, and sister, Bonnie Marze Moore and her husband, Robert. October 22, 2011 Wesley DeWayne Brown Funeral services for Wesley Dewayne Brown, 73, of LaCamp will be held on Oct. 23 at Oak Grove Baptist Church in LaCamp with the Revs. Dale Poe, Shawn Waggoner and Scott Burns officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in LaCamp under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Wesley, the son of Leon and Tressie Jeter Brown, was born on Nov. 5, 1937, in Leesville. He passed away on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, at Rapides Regional Hospital in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eula Mae Brown. He is survived by his sons, Micheal Leon Brown of Channelview, Texas, Robert Dean Brown of LaCamp, Marlon Dewayne Brown and Bryan Keith Brown both of Crosby, Texas; brother, Donald Lee and Lilly Brown of LaCamp; grandchildren, Emily Hill, Brianna Brown, Blake Brown and Zachery Brown; great grandchild, Brennan Hill. He is also survived by the family of his second wife, Vivian Brown, who also preceded him in death. James Earl Ingalls James Earl Ingalls, 61, of Anchorage, Alaska, passed away on Oct. 17, 2011 in Anchorage. There will be a private service held there. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis Earl and Beatrice Dillon Ingalls, and his aunt Johnnye Arnold of Temple. He is survived by his devoted wife of 28 years, Coleen Ingalls and son Jerry Earl Ingalls of Anchorage. Local survivors include his sister, Barbara Hillman Delrie Simmons of Temple and her children, David and Louis; and cousins, Rose, Sally, and Jerald Ingalls of Sieper, and Murril, Patsy, Barbara Elaine, James and Richie Dillon, Pearl, John and Mitchell Setliff. Gladys Mercado Gladys Mercado, 69, of New Llano passed away on Friday, Oct. 21, 2011, at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. Mrs. Mercado, the daughter of Ramon Diaz and Julia Perez, was born March 23, 1942 in Puerto Rico. Mrs. Mercado is survived by her husband, Domingo Mercado of New Llano; one sister, Maria C. Gonzalez of Brooklyn, N.Y.; three nieces; Denise Santiago of Leesville, Julie Collazo and Gladys Gonzalez, both of Brooklyn; and two great nieces, Janelle Collazo and Janeece Collazo of Brooklyn. Burial will follow at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in New York. Local arrangements are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Daniel Jefferson Self Funeral Services for Daniel Jefferson Self, 80, of Livingston, Texas will be held on Oct. 24 in the Soda Baptist Church in Livingston with Rev. Wayne Bickley officiating. Interment following in the Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco. Daniel was born on Jan. 26, 1931 in Anacoco to William Joseph Self and Effie Mahale Palmer Self and passed away on Oct. 20, 2011 in Livingston. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Joseph Self and Effie Mahale Palmer Self; brothers, Joseph Quenton Self, Odel Self, Hersal Self and Ray Self; and sister, Ida Jane. Daniel is survived by his wife, Zelwanda Scott Self, of Livingston; son and daughter in law, Daniel Michael Self and Suzanne of Fredericksburg, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Wanda Diane Bullock and Wade of Montgomery, Texas; and daughter and son-in-law Sharon Kathleen Conn and Doug, of Lufkin, Texas; brothers, Elton Self of Leesville, and Carl Self and wife Ginger of DeRidder; and sisters, Carline Horton and husband Billy of Kingwood, Faye Carson and husband Jimmy of Natchitoches, and Wanda Deslattes of Alexandria. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. October 25, 2011 John Earl Jeter Memorial services for John Earl Jeter, 23, of Cheneyville, will be held on Oct. 28 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. John, the son of Jeffrey Earl Jeter and Tarena Meek Jeter was born Sept. 13, 1988, in Zeeland, Mich. He passed away on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011. He is survived by his father, Jeffrey Earl Jeter of Cheneyville; mother, Tarena Jeter of Cheneyville; brothers, Robert Rasario of Houston and James Jeter of Leesville; sister, Hannah Jeter of Cheneyville; and grandparents, John Earl Jeter and Melba Monk Jeter of Alexandria. Betty Roberts Betty Roberts, 70, of New Llano, passed away on October 20, 2011. She was born in Louisville, Ky. on May 9, 1941. She was preceded in death by her parents: Joseph and Virginia Newton of Louisville, Ky. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years Jack Roberts of New Llano.; daughter: Sherry Johnson and husband Dale of Kingston, Tenn.; sons: Joey Roberts and wife Rhonda of Hicks, Tony Roberts of New Llano; grandchildren, Jerome Johnson and wife Jessica, Steven Johnson and wife Alex, Jessica Johnson, Tiffany Johnson, Corey and Emily Roberts, Anthony and Courtney Roberts; great grandchildren, Jeremiah and Jasmine Johnson, Brookelyn Roberts, Melissa and Urijah Johnson; sister, Shirley Crabtree and husband Robert; aunt and uncle, Dorothy and Harold. The service is Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at the First Pentecostal Church in Leesville. Bro. Mark Christian will be officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Viva Sue Stephens Funeral services celebrating the life of Viva Sue Stephens, 89, will be held on Oct. 26 at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Hornbeck. Rev. Kenneth Baggs and Rev. Buddy Airhart will be officiating. Interment will follow in Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery. Sue passed away at her home in Hornbeck after a courageous battle with cancer. Sue was born on Feb. 16, 1922, in Guntersville, Ala., to Andrew Mack and Myra Jane Sims. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edd Stephens, her parents and three sisters, Thelma, Lorene and Billie. She is survived by three daughters, Martha Evans, Yvonne White, and Robbie Browning and husband James of Hornbeck; two sons, Chuck Stephens and wife Rouxanne of Gautier, Miss., and Flash (Mike) Stephens and wife Juanda of Anacoco; her grandchildren, Marshall Evans of Grove Oak, Ala., Brian Evans of Fayetteville, N.C., Rob Gierman of Katy, Texas, Michelle Fisher of New Castle, Okla., Melonie Stephens of Gautier, Miss., and Jackie Clark, Susie Mitchell, Jamie Stringer, Jody Browning, and Matt Stephens, all of Hornbeck. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. October 27, 2011 Myrtle Spivey Myrtle Spivey, 84, of Leesville departed this life on Oct. 26, 2011. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 21 years, David Spivey; daughters, Sharon Rexrode and husband Lee, Linda Caporaletti and husband Al, Karen George and husband Thomas, and Vickie Willenberg and Tammy DeShong; sister, Cathy Taylor; brothers Leroy Swift Jr. and Chucky Swift; 17 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and 15 great great grandchildren. The service will begin at 3 p.m. with Reverend Jimmy Evans III officiating. October 31, 2011 Jessie Cleo Williams Bruyninckx Funeral services for Jessie Cleo Williams Bruyninckx, 73, of Anacoco, will be held on Oct. 30 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. Scotty McDowell officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Grove Cemetery in Slagle under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Jessie, the daughter of Elijah and Edith Higginbotham Williams, was born on April 24, 1938, in Slagle. She passed away on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 50 years, James Marvin Bruyninckx of Anacoco; daughters, Faye Bruyninckx and David of Cotile Lake, and Terry McDowell and Scott of Jena; son, Frank Bruyninckx of Alexandria; step-son, James Bruyninckx and Karen of Colombia; nine grandkids; 10 great grandkids; brother, Jerry Dale Williams of Kurthwood; and sister, Pearl Burce of Lumberton, Texas. Steven Ray Jones Steven Ray Jones, 57, of New Llano, passed away on Oct. 28, 2011. Steven was born in Germany on May 5, 1954. Steven was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin David and Violet Jones; brother, David Jones; son, Edward Jones; and niece, Christinia Jones. Steven is survived by his loving daughters, Sarah Beth Cooley and husband Larry of Many, and Rosalie Violet Dison and Husband Curtis of Destin, Fla.; son, Steven Ray Jones of Leesville; and grandchildren, David Ethan Jones, Marlee Elizabeth Cooley and Curtis Lawrence Dison. Graveside services will be held at the Machselah Cemetary in Mount Sterling, Ky. November 1, 2011 Daisy Fetterman Daisy Fetterman, the daughter of Tom and Blanche Beatrice Harold Bryant, was born on Jan. 16, 1926, in Fayette, Miss. She passed away on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Mrs. Fetterman was a native of Mississippi and she lived most of her life there. She is survived by her daughters, Clara "Terry" Wiley of Leesville and Tammy Morrison of Elizabeth; brothers, Edward "Buck" Bryant and Johnny Ray Bryant, both of Port Gibson, Miss.; sisters, Rose Thedford of Jackson, Miss. and Billy "Tiny" Prince of Vicksburg, Miss.; four grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. November 3, 2011 Greg Eugene Corley Funeral services for Greg Eugene Corley, 36, of Anacoco will be held Nov. 4, at Crystal Springs Baptist Church in Anacoco with Rev. Morris Goins officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Greg, the son of Nuel Corley and Linda Cobb Corley was born on Oct. 4, 1975, in Leesville. He passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, at his residence in Anacoco. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Herman and Lavelle Corley, and Lloyd and Lillie Cobb. He is survived by his wife, Darla Corley; son, Greg Corley; daughters, Brooke and Victoria Corley, both of Anacoco; father, Nuel Corley of Anacoco; mother, Linda Corley, of Leesville; brother, Ronnie Vincent of Indiana and sisters, Tammy and Lloyd Moore of Pitkin, and Bernice Lucas of Indiana. Sandra Mae Wilder Memorial services for Sandra "Sandy" Mae Wilder, 40, of Leesville will be held Nov. 5 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Sandra, the daughter of George A. and Magdalene Gunkel Wilder, was born on May 20, 1971, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011, at Rapides Regional Hospital in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her father, George A. Wilder and brothers, Chris Vanover and Barry Vanover. She is survived by her children, Aaron Wilder and wife Mercedes of Cherry Point, N.C., Nolan Wilder of Leesville, Anthony Orduno of Leesville, and Maria Orduno of Leesville; mother, Magdalene Wilder of Anacoco; siblings, John Vanover of Ohio, George Wayne Wilder of Ohio, Teresa Wilder and fiancé, Robert Livengood of Anacoco, George A. Wilder and fiancée, Alicia Vallet, of Anacoco, and Gerald Wilder and wife Teresa of Hicks; nieces and nephews, Josh Vanover and fiancée, Rnea Sumler, Rhea Lambert, Dylan Wilder, Landen Wilder, Karley Wilder, Lizzy Livengood, Nicky Burns, Joseph Carman, Mark Carman and Little Chris Vanover; aunt, Betty Wilder; and cousin, Mike Wilder. November 5, 2011 Janis Cole Fletcher Janis Cole Fletcher, 70, of Hornbeck, died on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, at Grace Home in Shreveport. She was born on Friday, Sept. 5, 1941 in Hornbeck in the Plainview Community. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Fourthie Cole and two brothers, Larry Dean Cole and Lewis "Lavell" Cole. She is survived by her husband, Rosezell Fletcher of Hornbeck; son, DeVon Fletcher and wife Denise of Hornbeck; daughter, Shannon Nelms and husband Bruce of Hornbeck; brother, Malcolm Cole and wife Janice of Hornbeck; grandchildren, Danee' Cook and husband Bradly of Hornbeck, Aaron Nelms and wife Lisa of Natchitoches, Dustin Fletcher of Hornbeck, Devin Fletcher of Hornbeck, and Amanda Nelms of Hornbeck; great grandchildren, Camryn Cook of Hornbeck, Carlyn Cook of Hornbeck, and soon to be Mason Nelms; sister-in-laws, Glenda Goss Cole of Florien, Carolyn Green Cole of Arkadelphia, Ark., and Syble Fletcher McGrew of Madison, Ala.; brother-in-law, Jim McGrew of Madison, Ala. A funeral service will be on Nov. 5 at Plainview Baptist Church in Florien with Dr. Lynn Jones, Bro. Tim Leach and Bro. Buddy Airhart officiating. Interment will be in Plainview Cemetery in Florien. M. Gregg Terrell Funeral services for M. Gregg Terrell, 64, of Leesville will be held on Nov. 6 at Pine Hill Baptist Church in Leesville with Bro. Tri Evans officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Gregg, the son of Melton F. and Gladys Ammons Terrell, was born on Oct. 14, 1947, in Racine, Wis. He passed away on Nov. 3, 2011, at Rapides Regional Hospital in Alexandria. He is survived by his wife, Sharyn Terrell of Leesville; children, Chris Terrell of Dallas, Kevin Terrell of Dallas, Kade Terrell of Orlando, Fla., Jacque Murphy of Pineville and Patrick Sanders of Deville; sister, Gwendolyn Gay of Tulsa, Okla.; aunts and uncles, Beatrice Ammons of Shreveport, Eugene Ammons of Lake Charles and Ellen Hostetler of Channelview, Texas, Donald Terrell of Little Rock, Ark., and Polly Stregles of Irving, Texas; 14 grandchildren; three great grandchildren. November 8, 2011 LaMurl Burns Funeral services for LaMurl Burns, 79, of Anacoco, will be held Nov. 9, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. D.R. Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. LaMurl, the daughter of Lee and Pearlie Martin McConathy, was born on March 17, 1932, in Anacoco. She passed away on Monday, Nov. 7, 2011, in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her father, Lee McConathy and her sister, Elizabeth Hicks. She is survived by husband, Brucell Burns of Anacoco; mother, Pearlie McConathy of Anacoco; sister, Dorothy and Hyman Self of Hornbeck; brother-in-law, Melvin Hicks of Leesville; nieces, Debbie Arrambide and Carlos of DeRidder, and Sheila Langton and Randell of Leesville. Norman Aubrey Fletcher Funeral services for Norman Aubrey Fletcher, 59, of Anacoco, will be held Nov. 10 at Pine Hill Baptist Church in Leesville with Rev. Tri Evans and Rev. Hardy Estes officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Norman, the son of Zonnie James Fletcher, was born on Nov. 19, 1951, in Call, Texas. He passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011, at his residence in Anacoco. He is survived by his wife, Linda Fletcher of Anacoco; sons, Lee Keith and Candace of Pineville, David "Cody" Keith of Anacoco and Darrell Roberts and Ayesha of Leesville; stepbrother, Truman Dixon of Hornbeck; sister, Anita Fletcher Aden and Raymond of Leesville; and three grandchildren. Trish Neikirk Trish Neikirk, 56, of Leesville passed away on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011, in Alexandria. Trish, the daughter of Laurence Peter Barnes and Edith Mary Garrison, was born on May 3, 1955, in Camden, N.J. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Eric Neikirk of Leesville; son, William Harrison of New Jersey; daughters, Jennifer Harrison of New Jersey and Jenny Lee Bellwood of Hall, England; mother, Edith Clifford of Leesville; brother, Randy Diamond of Deptford, N.J.; sisters, Bonnie Getsinger of Deptford, N.J., Mary Kanicki of Waterford, N. J. and Edie Barbaccio of Summer Dale, N.J.; and nephew, Cameron Diamond of Leesville. November 10, 2011 Peggy Jean Sellers Funeral services for Peggy Jean Sellers, 70, of Anacoco will be held Nov. 12 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Joey Rudisill officiating. Burial will follow in the Craft Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Peggy, the daughter of John Albert and Mazie Marie Salard DeLacerda, was born on May 8, 1941, in Chopin. She passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Bruce Sellers of Anacoco; sons, Keith Allison and wife Cindy of Pickering, and Mike Sellers and wife Tammy of Gardener; daughters, Sonia Hyatt and husband Donald of Pickering, and Georgette Courtney and husband Archie of Richlands, N.C.; brother, Dale DeLacerda of Simpson; sisters, Emily Sellers of Anacoco, Trina Hall of Crocker, Mo., and Debra Ellzey of Simpson; seven grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. November 15, 2011 May Harvey May Harvey, 97, of Evans, passed away Monday, Nov. 14, 2011 in Merryville. Services are Thursday, Nov. 17 at Galilee Baptist Church in Evans with Rev. Clint Hines officiating. Interment will follow at Evans Cemetery. May and her late husband Quinton Survivors include her sister, Ruby L. Head of Merryville; two grandchildren, Bill Thomason and wife Marsha of Phoenix, Ariz. and Gaye Donahoe and husband Michael of Collierville, Tenn.; five great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; three nieces, Linda Snipes, Sarah Feldes and Eloise Carmen; and one nephew, Richard Head. Services are conducted by Myers Colonial Funeral Home. James Harlis Johnson Funeral services for James Harlis Johnson, 51, of Hutton will be held Nov. 17 at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Mora with Rev. Walters officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Mora under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. James, the son of Elbert Harlis and Florence Hillman Johnson, was born on June 5, 1960, in Leesville. He passed away on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, at his residence in Hutton. He is survived by his mother, Florence Johnson; brother, Jerry Lee Johnson; sister, Mary Ann Johnson, all of Hutton; four nephews and nieces, Shannon Lee Johnson and Courtney, Crystal Gayle Johnson, and Rolaind Johnson and Casondra Ann Johnson; and two great-nieces, Sara Marie Johnson and Cheyenne Chevelle Johnson. Donald A. Wells Memorial services for Donald A. "Don" Wells, 61, of DeRidder, will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. He passed away on Monday, Nov. 15, 2011, in Lake Charles. November 18, 2011 Iva Lois West Iva Lois" West, 79, of Leesville, passed away Nov. 16, 2011 in Byrd Regional Hospital. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Gail West; son, Leland Gary West and wife Andree'; grandchildren, Amanda West Abshire and husband Jordan, Benjamin West and wife Kristin; and one great grandchild; dear friends Ray Bynog and Glynn White; and her faithful companion "Beau." She is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Leon Davis and Mattie Hinson Davis; grandparents, Thomas Jefferson Davis and Maggie Harrison Davis, Henry James Hinson and Lydia Perkins Hinson. Services will be Saturday Nov. 19, 2011 in the chapel of Heritage Rowe Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Key officiating and burial following in Hinson Cemetery Knight Community. November 22, 2011 Sandra Marie Rogers Broom Funeral services for Sandra Marie Rogers Broom, of Leesville will be held Nov. 25 at the Main Post Chapel at Fort Polk with Pastor Wayne Godfrey officiating. Burial will be Nov. 26 in the Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church Cemetery in Church Point under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Sandra Marie Rogers Broom was the third child born to the late Bertha Gibson Rogers and Benjamin Rogers on Jan. 6, 1960, in Lafayette. She went home to her father's house on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. She lived with her family, Patsy and Austin Citizen, and their sons, Lenzy, Derwin, Shannon and Chris. Lake Charles was where she met her husband, David Broom, Sr. David was in the U.S. Army and they traveled and lived in Germany and throughout the United States. From their union, they have two beautiful children, David, Jr. "Lil David" and Destiny, both of whom she loved more than life itself. Her memories will be cherished by her husband of many years, David Broom, Sr.; one son, David (Margie) Broom, Jr.; one daughter, Destiny Broom; five grandchildren, Ariel Thomas, Amaya Thomas, Antrel Hopkins, Davion Brtek, and De'Andre Brtek. Also left to cherish her memories are her stepmother, Betty Rogers (Harold) Boudreaux of Opelousas; siblings, Veronica Faye (George) Joseph of Lake Charles, Malcolm Rogers of San Antonio, Mary JoHanna Rogers (John) Brooks of Clophus, N.M., John Jarrod (Jennifer) Rogers of Yorktown, Va., and Benjamin (Dana) Rogers from Cankton. Sudie M. Strickland Funeral services for Sudie M. Strickland, 85, of Anacoco, will be held Nov. 23, at Good Hope Baptist Church in Anacoco with Rev. Huey Haymon and Rev. Wallace Palmer officiating. Burial will follow in the Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Sudie, the daughter of Coke Pierce and Edie Almedia Addison McElveen, was born on March 10, 1926, in Vernon Parish. She passed away on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, at her residence in Anacoco. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Strickland; and son, Michael Strickland. She is survived by her sons, Billy P. Strickland and wife, Linda, Danny Ray Strickland and wife Karen, and Kenneth "Kenny" Strickland and wife Kelli, all of Anacoco; daughters, Ruby S. Addison and husband, Ray, Martha Adams and husband Joe, Libby Owen and husband Joseph, and Joann Dixon and husband Cullen, all of Anacoco; sisters, Lovine Welch and husband Rev. Clarence Welch and Melba Smith and husband Earl, all of Anacoco; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. November 23, 2011 Lizzie M. Bennett Burns Roshong Lizzie M. Bennett Burns Roshong, 93, of Simpson went to be with her Lord and Savior on Nov. 23, 2011 in Orange, Texas. Funeral services will be Nov. 25 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner of Calvary Baptist Church, and a eulogy will be given by her grandson, Glenn Hughes. Graveside services will follow at Pine Island Cemetery in Simpson. Lizzie was born on May 13, 1918 in Simpson where she grew up. At age 16 she married Charles Jefferson Burns and they had three children. She is survived by her children, Charles B. Burns and wife Ann, Loretta A. Hughes and husband Jerry, and Ronald J. Burns and wife Janice. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren, Glenn Hughes and wife Debbie, Charles E. Burns, Stephanie Lomonte and husband Frank, Candace Clark, Jennifer Burns, Christi Huber and husband Jim, and Melissa Terrell and husband Barry; 14 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her sister, Nelda Burns and husband Ross of Orange, Texas and brothers, A.J. Bennett of Shreveport and A.C. Bennett and wife Virginia of Simpson. Lizzie is preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Roshong and granddaughter, Angela Kay Hughes. Verna Faye Brown Chance Funeral services for Verna Faye Brown Chance, 78, of Hornbeck, will be held Nov. 26 at Prewitts' Chapel Baptist Church in Hornbeck with Rev. Huey Haymon officiating. Burial will follow in the Prewitts' Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck. Verna Faye Brown Chance was born on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 1933 in Vernon Parish. She passed away on Monday, Nov. 21, 2011 at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray J. Brown; parents, Ivy Leon Sneed and Trudie Edna Avis Dowden; one brother, Buddy Sneed; one stepson, Joe Chance; and one grandchild, Steven Jett. She is survived by her husband, Clarence (C.V.) Chance of Many; one daughter, Sharolette Brown Jett Henson of Hornbeck; one son, Randell Ray Brown of Shreveport; three stepdaughters, Colleen Hilton and husband Dewayne of Anacoco, Pam Johnson and husband Gary of Montgomery, Ala., and Sam Harlan of Dallas; two stepsons, Eddie Chance of Austin, Texas and Bobby Chance of Spring, Texas; two sisters, Floy Mae Byrd of Lake Charles, and Lenell Perkins and husband Tommy of Anacoco; one brother in law, Rev. Mickey Chance of Bossier City; one granddaughter, April Jett Volpe; two great granddaughters, Emily Volpe and Kristin Jett; step grandchildren, Misty, Cole, Holly, Jordan, Tiffany, Hunter, Aaron, Ashley, Kandice, Chance and Kayln; step great grandchildren, Bailey, Samantha, Bridget and Malachi. Wanda Nell Smith Wanda Nell Smith, 79 of Leesville, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 21, 2011. She was born in Fort Collins, Colo. on Sept. 5, 1932, to Clarence Franklin and Velma Northcutt Rhodes. Wanda married Ret. Command Sgt. Maj. Ivy Ray Smith on May 2, 1956 in Amarillo, Texas. During their marriage they were assigned to Fort Riley, Kan., Republic of Germany, Fort Jackson, S.C., and Amarillo, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Franklin Rhodes and Velma Northcutt Rhodes; and sister, Carolyn Sue Bean. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Ret. Command Sgt. Maj. Ivy Ray Smith of Leesville; daughters, Nancy Garcia and husband Andrew Garcia of Conroe, Texas, Elizabeth Cooksey and husband Wyatt Cooksey of Livingston, Texas; son, David Ray Smith and wife Jamie Smith of Johnstown, Pa.; sister, Connie Johnson of Austin, Texas; grandsons, Dustin Paul Willis, William Andrew Smith, Jacob Allen Chapman and Samuel Rhodes Smith; granddaughters, Amanda Wills Runnels, Molly Elizabeth Chapman, Jackie Lee Smith and Lilly Elizabeth Smith; and great-grandson, Mason Franklin Runnels. The service will be held on Nov. 26 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Leesville. Bro. Gary Archbold will be officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel Community Cemetery in Logansport under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. November 29, 2011 Paul Brandon Frusha Paul Brandon Frusha passed away at his home in Enterprise, Ala., Saturday, November 26, 2011. He was 38. A memorial service will be held on Nov. 30 at The Grace Place with Rev. Donnie Thrasher officiating. Interment will be held on June 30, 2012 in Leesville at Stephens Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Kaya Rain Frusha and Cassidy Hope Frusha; son, Rider Sage Frusha, all of Enterprise, Ala; stepbrother, John Michael Mahalko of Belle Vernon, Pa.; stepsisters, Dana Frusha and Karen Frusha, both from Leesville; and stepfather, Jason Martin of Roper, N.C. December 3, 2011 Fernando Garcia Fernando "Fred" Garcia, the son of Carlos and Kella Coronado Garcia, was born on Oct. 6, 1937, in Zapata, Texas. He passed away on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, at Rapides Regional Hospital in Alexandria. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Diane Garcia of Anacoco; children, Norbert Garcia of Alice, Texas, Mark Garcia of Austin, Texas, Stephen Laidlaw of Leesville, Anthony Laidlaw of Denver, Sandra Janvier of Leesville and Steven Johnson of Leesville; brother, Carlos Garcia of San Antonio, Texas; and sister, Thelma Gaudez of Bremerton, Wash. Fredrick D. Holt Graveside services for Fredrick D. Holt, 58, were held on Dec. 3 at the Caster Cemetery. Mr. Holt passed away on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011 in Alexandria. He was born on July 29, 1953, the son of the late Joseph and Essie Cantrell Holt. Mr. Holt is survived by six sisters, Linda Calderone of Tickfaw, Glenda Mayo of Lake Charles, Dianne Ludwigs of Lake Charles, Marsha Baier of Houston, Cynthia Barnes of Vicksburg, Miss., and Shelia Holt of Texas. He preceded in death by his brothers, Donald, Larry, Jerry, Billy, Kenneth, Ricky, James and Terry; and sister, Debra. December 7, 2011 Stephen Phaup Services honoring the life of Stephen Phaup, 47, were held at the Siloam Baptist Church in Many on Dec. 6. Officiating the service was Rev. Wilton Anthony and Rev. Vernon Stephenson. Stephen Phaup was born on Feb. 18, 1964 in Houston and entered into rest on Dec. 3, 2011 in Alexandria. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter and Phyllis Phaup and Albert and Lula Miller. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Denise Champion Phaup; mother, Marsha Miller Midkiff; father, Rev. Jim Phaup and wife Paula; son, Stephen Fisher Phaup; stepdaughter, Ashley Brianne Ebarb; and brother, James Randy Phaup. Paul C. Wagner II Paul C. Wagner II, 43, passed away on Nov. 26, 2011 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Miss. A funeral service was held on Nov. 29 in the chapel of Sebrell Funeral Home in Ridgeland, Miss. Paul was born on Dec. 4, 1967 in Bryn Mawr, Pa., the son of William C. Partin, Jr. and Eva Marie Sims. He was preceded in death by his father, William C. Partin, Jr. and uncles, Huey Brewer and Myron Partin. He is survived by his wife, Amy Wagner; daughters, Treasure and Whitney Wagner, both of Florence, Miss.; sons, Miguel Chavez and Trystan Jones, both of Ridgeland, Miss.; grandchildren, Xayden Floyd and Alayna Fuentes, both of Florence, Miss.; expected granddaughter, Lily Marie; mother and stepfather, Marie and Charles Nichols of Slagle; brother, Billy Partin and wife Sally of Simpson; sister, Rose Perkins and husband Mike of Anacoco; and grandparents, Rose and Tony Ruiz of Anacoco. Lloyd Henry Warwick Funeral services for Lloyd Henry Warwick, 92, of Leesville will be held on Dec. 8 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Daniel Warwick and Rev. Danny George officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in LaCamp under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Lloyd, the son of Walter and Mary Lee Warwick, was born Sept. 12, 1919, in Zimmerman Mill. He passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Mary Warwick and eight brothers and sisters. He is survived by his children, Walter Warwick and wife, Mildred, of Alexandria, Jessie Marie Warwick Lee and husband, Jimmy, of Alexandria, Catherine Faye Walters of Sieper, Ann Harris of Sieper, and Martha Lanier of Cookeville, Tenn; 11 grandchildren; 23 great- grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren. December 13, 2011 Wilbert Mack Cavel Wilbert Mack Cavel, 72, of Leesville, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 5, 2011. He was born in Kilgore, Texas on the March 13, 1939, to Thomas Cavel and Murda Spencer Cavel. Mr. Cavel enjoyed his military career and retired as a CW4. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Cavel and Murda Spencer Cavel. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Cavel of Leesville; sons, Michael Cavel and wife Amy of Shreveport, Richard Cavel of Beaumont, Texas, David Cavel and wife Annette of Lawton, Okla. and Bob McGraw of Leesville; daughters, Kathy McKelvey and husband Kirk of Arkansas, Christine Moreland of Brandon, Miss., Corinna Butler and husband Brian of Brandon, Miss. and Cindy Foster and husband Marcus of Lacey, Wash.; brother, Tommy Cavel and wife Susan of Scott; sisters, Mary Jo Johnson and husband Randy of Quinnland,Texas, Becky Ramour and husband Kenneth of Hathaway, and Fannie Darbone of Eunice; and 14 grandchildren. Services were held on Dec. 11 at Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville. Burial was in Pinehill Cemetery in Leesville and was under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Rev. Loyd Jeane Rev. Loyd Jeane, 75, of Evans passed from this life on Dec. 11, 2011 at St. Patrick's Hospital in Lake Charles. Rev. Jeane is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lucille Jarrell Jeane of Evans and two sons, Donald Loyd Jeane, also of Evans, and Shane Jeane and wife Tanya of Knight Community. He is also survived by two granddaughters, Lakyn Jeane and Bryleigh Jeane; brother, Roger Jeane and sister, Bea Egan. Rev. Jeane was preceded in death by his daughter, Dottie Jeane; parents, Mace and Bertie Jeane; and a sister, Faye Jeane. Funeral services will be held on Dec. 15 at the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Reverends Bobby Ritchey, Arlie Rowley and Bo Harris will officiate. Burial will follow at Evans Cemetery in Evans. Rev. Loyd Jeane Funeral services for Thomas J. Rachal, 76, of Anacoco, will be held on Dec. 12 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Mora Baptist Cemetery in Mora under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Thomas, the son of Needom and Millie Rachal, was born on Nov. 11, 1935, in Mora. He passed away on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, at St. Francis Nursing Home in Oberlin. Mr. Rachal served in the National Guard. He was preceded in death by parents; brothers, William "Shorty" Rachal and James Rachal; and sister, Geraldine McLain. He is survived by his brother, Dwight Rachal of Anacoco; sisters, Agnes Garsee of Natchitoches and Madeline Jackson of Ragley; nieces, Linda Brown, Darlene Causey, Rena Lewis, Stephanie Post, Deanna Yancy and Belinda Breaux; and nephews, Royce Garsee, Harry Garsee, Charles Garsee and James Harvey Garsee. Dale Weaver Funeral services for Dale Weaver, 73, of Anacoco will be held at on Dec. 14 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. Tom Jordan officiating. Burial will be held on Dec.14, at Centuries Memorial Cemetery in Shreveport under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Dale was born on Aug. 22, 1938, in Bossier City. He passed away on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his mother, Odell Louviere; brother, Van Weaver and sister, Deena Louviere. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Carol Weaver of Anacoco; son, Mark and Allison Weaver of Pineville; daughters, Terri Weaver of Pineville, Paeton and Eric Burkett of Denham Springs, and Teri and Shon Stanley of Wasilla, Alaska; brother, Pat Louviere of Bossier City; and grandchildren, Lindsay, Taylor, Tyler, Delaney, Matthew and Nicholas. December 15, 2011 James H. Bunn James H. Bunn passed away on Nov. 15 in Lafayette. He was preceded in death by his wives, Ilene, of Leesville, and Dot Bunn, of Opelike, Ala. Bunn was the mother of his three children. He is survived by his son, Harold and Pat Bunn, of Birmingham, Ala.; daughters, Elaine and Ken Grounds of Robersdale, Ala. and Carolyn Whittington of Bay Minette, Ala.; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and special family friend, Matt Deck. Services were held at the Grace Church in DeRidder and were officiated by Revs. George Glass, George Lee Glass and James Glass. Special music was provided by the Grace Choir. Mattie L. Collins Jackson Funeral services for Mattie L. Collins Jackson, 73, of Leesville will be held on Dec. 17 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Leesville with Rev. (Dr.) Carl R. Armstead officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mattie was born Dec. 31, 1937, in Magnolia, Ark., to the late John and Georgia Beal. She departed this life Dec. 9, 2011, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by two brothers, John Edward Beal and Hugh Beal and two granddaughters, Venesshia Johnson and Ulonda Cooper. She is survived by her husband, Leroy Jackson of Leesville; four daughters, Mary Cooper of Leesville, Victoria Mingo of El Dorado, Ark., Vickie (Tony) Lopez of DeRidder and LaGeasha Samuels of Little Rock, Ark.; one goddaughter, Sharon (Jimmy) Bates of Magnolia, Ark.; three sons, Henry Johnson, Jr. of Tempa Hill, Md., Andra (Juana) Rayford of Dallas and Keenen Collins of Little Rock, Ark.; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. December 17, 2011 Lloyd Henry Warwick Funeral services for Lloyd Henry Warwick, 92, of Leesville will be held on Dec. 8 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Daniel Warwick and Rev. Danny George officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in LaCamp under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Lloyd, the son of Walter and Mary Lee Warwick, was born Sept. 12, 1919, in Zimmerman Mill. He passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Mary Warwick and eight brothers and sisters. He is survived by his children, Walter Warwick and wife, Mildred, of Alexandria, Jessie Marie Warwick Lee and husband, Jimmy, of Alexandria, Catherine Faye Walters of Sieper, Ann Harris of Sieper, and Martha Lanier of Cookeville, Tenn; 11 grandchildren; 23 great- grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren. December 20, 2011 Wanda Gaye Clear Funeral services for Mrs. Wanda Gaye Clear will be on Dec. 20 in the Rush Chapel in Pitkin. Interment will follow at the Holly Springs Cemetery in Fullerton under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Pitkin. Mrs. Clear, 73, of Pitkin, entered eternal rest on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011 in Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Clear and her mother, Emily Powell. Those left to mourn her loss and cherish her memory include four sons, Charles Clear and his wife, Hanh of Moore, Okla., Paul Clear and his wife, Ida of Pitkin, Michael Clear and his wife, Cheryl of Beaumont, Texas and Danny Clear and his wife, Becky of Pineville; one daughter, Sharon Vercher and her husband, Bobby of Pitkin; one sister, Lynne Massey of Pitkin; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one nephew, Ricky Massey of Round Rock, Texas and one niece, Teena Wharton and her husband, Chris of Oakdale. Arvil Nolen Services celebrating the life of Mr. Arvil Nolen will be held on Dec. 21 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Bro. D. R. Davis officiating. Interment will follow at the Ebenezer Cemetery in Hicks. Mr. Arvil Nolen, the son of John and Dovie Nolen, was born July 11, 1933 in Lafayette. He entered into eternal rest Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011 at Grace Home Hospice in Alexandria. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ella Nolen of Leesville; daughter, Rageena Rosatelli and her husband, Jim Rosatelli of Sacramento, Calif.; sisters, Barbara Antley of Leesville, Louis Downs of Hornbeck, Darnell Wyche of Longview and Joy Lee of Leesville; brothers, Troy "Red" Nolen of Leesville, Roy Nolen of Coushatta and Lloyd Nolen of Leesville; numerous nieces and nephews, with special mention of Jasmine and Jared Monk. Pauline Rogers Pauline Rogers, 81, of Sulphur, passed away on Dec. 17, 2011 in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held Dec. 21, 2011 at the First Baptist Church of Sulphur with Dr. David Holder officiating. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. Pauline is survived by her three sons, John L. Mathis and wife, Judy of Sulphur, Robert Glenn Rogers and wife Belinda of Mansfield and Ted Rogers and wife, Nina of Sulphur; four daughters, Claire Johnson of Beaumont, Texas, Jimmie M. Chaumont of Sulphur, Suzie Welch and husband Carlton of Leesville, and Juanita Malkemes and husband Ray of Racine, Wis.; sister; Mary Alice Ponthieux and husband Murphy of Kilgore, Texas; 18 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great- grandchild; and her best friend, Jimmie Rogers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Rogers; daughter, Jo Elyn White and son, Billy Wayne Rogers. Larry David Smith Funeral services for Larry David Smith, of Hicks, were held on Dec. 20 at Castor Baptist Church in Leesville. Burial followed in the Castor Cemetery in Leesville. The services were under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Larry, the son of Grover and Avis Burns Smith, was born on Oct 20, 1953, in Leesville. He passed away on Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 in Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his father, Grover Smith and brother, Olen Smith. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Alice Keel Smith of Hicks; one son and daughter-in-law, Chad and Tara Smith of Pleasant View, Tenn.; one daughter and son-in-law, Candace and Erik Black of Ragley; mother, Avis Spurgeon of Leesville; brother and wife, Dale and Patty Smith of Waxahachie, Texas; sisters, Dorothy Spurgeon of Leesville, Mayva Jean and husband Wilbert Linscomb of Orange, Texas, and Gwen and husband Bobby Vaught of Arkansas; and four grandchildren, Dylan, Kinley, Addie and Tristan. Delma A. Weaver Wilson Funeral services for Delma A. Weaver Wilson, 84, of Leesville were held on Dec. 20 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. C. W. Lawrence and Rev. Hank Hamilton officiating. Burial followed at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville. Delma, the daughter of T.D. and S. L. Crain Weaver, was born on July 21, 1927, in Monroe. She passed away on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, at the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 55 years, Woodrow Wilson and her sister Vonie Chambless. She is survived by her sons, Douglas and wife Lynette Wilson and Jimmy Wilson; daughters, Arlene Wilson Pawlak, Shirley Wilson and husband Malcolm Morris, all of Leesville; brothers, C. L. and wife Betty Weaver of Alberta, Canada, Tom and Mary Weaver of Kingwood, Texas; grandchildren, Tammy Araiza, Curtis Wilson, Lisa Grimes, Lacy Johnson, Logan Morris, Kanon Morris, Jimbo Wilson, Pete Wilson, Joey Wilson, Christi Williams, Cindy Welch, Jerry Welch and Michael Welch; 24 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. December 23, 2011 George L. Armijo Funeral services for George L. Armijo, 72, of Leesville, will be held on Dec. 23 at the First United Pentecostal Church in Leesville with Rev. Mark Christian officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. George Leopoldo Armijo was born on Dec. 12, 1939, in Horse Springs, N.M. He passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, at his residence in Leesville. Mr. Armijo served 24 years in the United States Army with two tours to Germany. He also served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister; two brothers; and first wife Kathryn Williams Armijo. He is survived by his wife, Anna Smart Armijo of Leesville; sisters, Nellie Aragon, Maria Gutierrez, Vestina Jarmello and Frances Chavez; and brothers, Ladis Armijo and Gilbert Armijo, all of New Mexico. Douglas Gordy Douglas Gordy 68 of Leesville, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 23, 2011. He was born in Leesville, on March 28, 1943, to Frank and Camille Nelson Gordy. He was preceded in death by his parents: Frank Gordy and Camille Nelson Gordy, brothers-in-law, Ray Bennett and Jesse "Sonny" Price. He is survived by his loving wife Martha A. Gordy of Leesville; daughter, Helen C. Gordy; sisters, Virginia Bennett of Leesville, Marjorie Price- Spartin and husband Robert of Slagle, Carolyn Beebe and husband Barry of Lena, Linda Powell and husband Herbert of Richmond, Ken.; niece and best friend Michelle Price Mitchell. Service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011 at Hicks Pentecostal Church, Hicks. Rev. Lorraine Smith will be officiating. Burial will follow in Hicks Cemetery in Hicks under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Jerry Dean Richardson Funeral services for Jerry Dean Richardson, of Atlanta will be held on Dec. 23 at Ellen Burr Baptist Church in Leesville with Pastor Derrick D. Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Jerry Dean Richardson was born Nov. 27, 1958, in Leesville to Freeman Richardson, Sr. and Helen Richardson. He was the second of seven children. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vanessa Richardson. Jerry Richardson departed this life on Dec. 18, 2011, in Atlanta. He leaves to cherish his memories his father, Freeman Richardson, Sr.; mother, Helen Richardson; one son, Jamar Zeno of Atlanta; one daughter, Crystal Bivens of New Orleans; one grandson, Jamar Zeno, Jr., of Atlanta; two granddaughters, Jaliyah Dennse of Atlanta and Chishawn Bivens of New Orleans; three sisters, Paula Richardson and Tina Richardson of Garland, Texas, and Brenda Richardson of Richmond, Calif.; three brothers, George Richardson (Mabelle) of Leesville, Gary Richardson (Betty) of Atlanta and Freeman Richardson, Jr., of Leesville; one aunt; and uncles. William R. Smith William R. Smith, 81, of Leesville, passed away Dec. 22, 2011 in Alexandria. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mr. Smith Monday Dec. 26, 2011 at St. Michaels Catholic Church Leesville with Father Kenneth Michiels officiating. Burial will follow in Heritage Rowe Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Heritage Rowe Funeral Home. Mr. Smith is also survived by his children, Deborah Jesperson, Karen Alsept (Herbert), Suzanne Hejl (Jerry), Debbie Dunn, Wendy Winkler (Grady), John Knight (Mandy), Richard Smith (Beryl), Clifford Smith (Astrid); 21 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Henry R. Ward Funeral services for Henry R."Russ" Ward, 68, of New Llano, will be held Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Father Anthony Catella officiating. Burial will follow in the Laurel Hill Cemetery in Hicks, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Henry, the son of John W. and Martha Henly Ward, was born on January 20, 1943, in Washington, D.C. He passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, at his residence in New Llano. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Betty Ward of New Llano; daughter, Angela Brooks of Denham Springs; brothers, Buck Ward and Richard Ward, both of Richmond, Va.; sister, Judy Ward of Richmond, Va.; two grandchildren, Randy and Katie Brooks; and one great grandchild, Mason Lee Howell. December 27, 2011 William Lamuel Wynn Funeral services for William Lamuel Wynn, 51, of Leesville, were held on Dec. 27 at Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday with Bishop Timmy Blalock officiating. Interment followed at Ogden Cemetery in Liddieville under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday. Lamuel was born on May 26, 1960 in Natchez, Miss., the son of Benjamin Franklin Wynn III and Maybelle Wright Wynn. He passed away on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 in Leesville. Lamuel proudly served his country in the United States Army, retiring as a Staff Sergeant with 20 years of proud service. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Zella Wynn of Leesville; two sons, Justin Wynn and Benjamin Wynn, both of Leesville; his mother; two brothers, Benjamin F. Wynn IV and wife, Marilyn of Natchitoches, and James Wynn and wife, Kathy of Leesville; one sister, Becky Book and husband, Nelson of Ferriday. December 29, 2011 Essie L. Manasco Funeral services for Essie L. Manasco, 79, of Simpson will be held on Dec. 30 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Bro. Morris Goins officiating. Burial will follow in the Kisatchie Cemetery in Kisatchie under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Essie, the daughter of Luther M. and Emily Richie Jackson, was born on June 20, 1932, in Simpson. She passed away on Dec. 25, 2011, at the Woodlands Health Care Center in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Manasco and sons, Charles "Chuck" Manasco and Clyde "Rick" Manasco, Jr. She is survived by her son, Mike Manasco of Simpson; one granddaughter, Tara and Dustin Neal of Fort Worth, Texas and three grandchildren, Anthony, Matthew and Lauren.