Obituaries from The Leesville Daily Leader - 2012 Copyright 2012 Leesville Daily Leader ************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************** January 3, 2012 Pearlia M. McConathy Funeral services for Pearlia M. McConathy, 99, of Anacoco will be held on Jan. 5 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Bro. Jack Bell and Bro. D.R. Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Pearlia, the daughter of Henry Allen and Elizabeth Sanders Martin, was born on May 24, 1912, in Anacoco. She passed away on Jan. 2, 2012, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee McConathy and daughters, LaMurl Burns and Elizabeth Hicks. She is survived by her daughter, Dorothy and Hyman Self of Hornbeck; sisters, Edith Mattox and Mildred Martin, both of Anacoco; sons-in-law, Brucell L. Burns of Anacoco and Melvin Hicks of Leesville; grandchildren, Debbie and Carlos Arrambide of DeRidder, and Sheila and Randall Laugton of Leesville; great-grandchildren, Jason and Cristalle Arrambide of Houston, Leila and Jonathon Pollard of Leesville, Shana Walker of Leesville, and Jarrett Isgitt of Leesville; and great- great-grandchild, Dreux Arrambide of Houston. George Ottesen George Ottesen was born in New Orleans to the late Lucille and Finn Ottesen. He is survived by his brother, John and sadly missed by nephew, John Jr. (Barbi) and niece, Pam O. Kennedy (Patrick). He died at Woodlands Nursing Home in Leesville on the Dec. 29 after a lengthy illness at the age of 66. George was an Army veteran with 20 years of service and an additional 20 years of civilian service. He and wife Barbara (deceased) lived in Leesville for the past 35 years. He was a Vietnam veteran, a Silver Star and a Purple Heart recipient. A memorial service will be held on Jan. 6 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Burial will be held after completion of the service in the Leesville National Cemetery by the Veterans Administration. January 5, 2012 Linda Bryan Bruce Funeral services for Linda 'Carol' Bryan Bruce will be held at on Jan. 7 at the First United Pentecostal Church of Leesville. Reverends Mark Christian, Gary O'Neal and John C. Burns will officiate. Burial will follow at the Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Carol was born on Sept. 8, 1943 in Bryceland to John Lee and Lessie Faye Bryan. Carol, a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and wife, passed from this life on Jan. 3, 2012. She is survived by her two daughters, Renee Roberts of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Jamie Bruce of Leesville; one daughter-in-law, Rebecca Bruce of Manila, Philippines; four wonderful grandchildren, Anthony Roberts of Leesville, Morgan Hernandez and husband Andrew Hernandez of Oceanside, Calif., Courtney Roberts of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Lindsey Bruce of Manila, Philippines; two great-granddaughters, Brookelynn Roberts and Annabelle Hernandez; one brother, Billy Bryan of Shreveport; one sister, Gail Slaughter of Ragley; and a wealth of extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lessie Bryan; two siblings, Faye Feazell and Laurie Bryan; husband, Therrell Bruce; and son, Norman Bruce. Elizabeth Burns Elizabeth Burns, 52 of Leesville passed away on Jan. 3, 2012 in West Monroe. Services will be held on Jan. 6 at the First United Pentecostal Church in Leesville with Bro. Mark Christian officiating. Burial will follow in Pinehill Cemetery under the direction of Heritage Rowe Funeral Home. Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Randal Burns; daughters, Beth Marie Burns, and Joy Yvonne Colletti and husband Joel; mother, Joy Lee Smith; brother, James Aubrey Smith; grandchildren, Brianna and Wyatt Colletti; and parents-in-law, John and Shirley Burns. Addie Marie Johnson Addie Marie Johnson, 95, of Splendora, Texas, passed away on Jan. 2, 2012 at her residence. She was born in Cravens on Nov. 9, 1916 to Carroll Leazine and Rose Allie Johnson, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her loving husband, Archie Johnson; granddaughter, Karla Ann Houston; two brothers and one sister. She will be remembered lovingly by her daughters, Sharron Lynda Martin and husband, Robert of Splendora, Texas, Shirley Marie Foster and husband, Robert of Cleveland, Texas, and Carla Pollard and Gerald of Splendora, Texas; son, Jennings Carroll Johnson and wife, Susan of Leesville; 12 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; six great- great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Zelle Nichols and Maxine Johnson; brother-in-law, Franklin Johnson and wife, Betty; special friends, Emma Williams, Ruth White and Nola Faye Bass her faithful companion, her cat "Bobbie. The family will welcome friends for visitation on Jan. 6 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Cleveland, Texas. Bro. Arlen Smith and Kenneth Lowery will preside over funeral services, which will be held on Jan. 7 at Gravel Hill Baptist Church in Cravens with interment following at Gravel Hill Cemetery. Russell Vaughn Stroman Russell Vaughn Stroman, 49, of York, Ala. passed away on Dec. 29, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Stroman was a 1980 graduate of Leesville High School in Leesville. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his mother, Patricia V. Stroman of Hoover, Ala.; sons, Jacob Stroman and Nikolaus Stroman of Anchorage, Alaska; sister, Leanna Randall (Jay) of Hoover, Ala.; and special friend, Tina Parous Jones of York, Ala. A graveside service will be held in Texas at a later date. January 10, 2012 Hillary Laine Morgan Andrews Memorial services for Hillary Laine Morgan Andrews, will be held on Jan. 14 at the Family Worship Center in Leesville with Rev. Randall Bryan officiating. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Hillary was born at Fort Sill, Okla. on May 31, 1989. She passed away on Dec. 10, 2011, in Raeford, N.C. at the age of 22. Hillary worked on Fort Polk for AAFES and for Cubic as a role player helping to train soldiers in war game tactics, where she met her future husband, Sgt. Seth Andrews, whom she married on April 16, 2010. Hillary is survived by her father and stepmother, William (Bill) and Tonya Morgan of New Hope, Ala; mother and stepfather, Stacy and Bradley Cope of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.; sister, Lindsey Post of Leesville; stepsister and brothers, Randi Coode of Fort Collins, Colo, Ryan Cope of Fort Lewis, Wash, Joshua Cope of Leesville and Bryce Henderson of New Hope, Ala.; grandparents, Pauleen Canton of Spokane, Wash., Mona Martin of Kermit, Texas and James Morgan of San Saba, Texas; and aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, friends, and Hillary's beloved dog, General. Jimmie Haddox Funeral services for Jimmie Haddox, 93, of Leesville will be held on Jan. 12 at St. Michaels The ArcAngel Catholic Church in Leesville with Father Kenneth Michiels officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Jimmie was born on May 27, 1918, in Shreveport. He passed away on Jan. 9, 2012, in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Koury Haddox. He is survived by his sons, James E. Haddox Jr. and wife Paula of Jourdanton, Texas, Michael L. Haddox and wife, Lynn of Picayune, Miss.; daughter, Sara Haddox of Leesville; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Roger G. Morris Funeral services for Roger G. Morris, 70, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. on Jan. 12, 2012, at First United Methodist Church in Leesville with Rev. Hawk Hamilton and Glen Henley officiating. Burial will follow in the Lewis Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Roger, the son of Eldridge and June Morris, Sr. was born on Oct. 1, 1941. He passed away on Jan. 10, 2012 in Shreveport. He was preceded in death by parents. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Margie Morris, of Leesville; brothers Eldridge "Junior" and wife Diane Morris, and Jim and wife Patricia Morris, and sister Brenda and husband Delbert Hollis, all of DeRidder; his beloved pets Bambi and Katy. January 12, 2012 Annie Bell Dean Funeral services for Annie Bell Dean will be held on Jan. 14 at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Hornbeck. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery. She was 64 and lived in Irvine, Calif. Annie Bell, the daughter of David Walter and Mattie West Sterling, was born on May 5, 1947, in Hornbeck. Annie was surrounded by family when she peacefully passed away on Jan. 7, 2012. Annie Bell is survived by two sons, Gary Dean and Ryan Dean; one brother, Huey M. Stidivent and wife Dot of Vidor, Texas; two sisters, Faye Manes and husband Gene of Hornbeck and Bertha Lee Weeks of Anacoco. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Bill Sterling, Henry Sterling and Huey Sterling. A celebration of life will also be held in southern California later this month. Lois Penfield Funeral services for Mrs. Lois Penfield, 86, of Leesville will be held on Jan. 14 at Fort Jesup Baptist Church with Dr. Vernon Stephenson, Rev. Craig Forque and Rev. Ralph Hines officiating. Burial will follow in the Fort Jesup Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Penfield, the daughter of Willie Oscar and Emma Langford Williams, was born on July 11, 1925, in Mansfield. She entered eternal rest on Jan. 11, 2012, in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Ray Penfield; one daughter, Beverly Penfield and a sister, Marie Womack. She is survived by two daughters, Jeanne Rhodes and husband Larry, and Janice Adamson and husband Weldon, all of Leesville; two sons, Rev. Jerry Penfield and wife DiAnne of Leesville and Jimmie Penfield and wife Kathy of Shreveport; and brother, Willis Williams of Phoenix. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. January 14, 2012 Rhonda Beth Evans Rhonda Beth Evans, the daughter of Homer and Ruthie Smith Evans was born on Nov. 15, 1944, in Evans. She passed away on Jan. 13, 2012, at her residence in Leesville. A private family burial will be held at a later date under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. She is survived by her sons, Homer D. Loftin of Houston and William R. Loftin of Leesville; daughter, Molly L. Lawrence of Many; mother, Ruthie Smith Evans of Vernon Parish; sisters, Ina Townsend of Vernon Parish and Joan Evans of Evans; seven grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Robert Lockhart Gage, Sr., Mr. Robert Lockhart Gage, Sr., 75, of Navarre, Fla., was born on Sept. 16, 1936 in Manila, Philippines. He entered eternal rest on Jan. 8, 2012. He was the son of Harrison Mahan Gage and Victoria Del Rosario Gage and the brother to Harrison Mahan Gage II. He graduated from San Beda College in Manila, Philippines and married Bodil P. Jemtegard on June 29, 1962 in Nordal, Norway. He served in Korea and also the Vietnam War with the 82nd Airborne from 1968-1969. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 50 years, Bodil P. Jemtegard Gage of Navarre, Fla.; two daughters, Vicky Gage-Bernheimer and husband Paul Bernheimer with their children Alexandra and Paul Jr. of Chicago and Brigit Gage-Kerry and husband Gerald Kerry with their daughter Meghan of Abita Springs; one son, Robert Gage, Jr. and wife Sue (Woodward) Gage with their daughters Abigail, Shelby, and Olivia of Cabot, Ark.; two brother-in-laws, Per Jemtegard and Odd Jemtegard of Valldal, Norway. He will be cremated by Kent Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Panama City, Fla. and a memorial ceremony will be scheduled in the spring. Betty Lou Huntsman Betty Lou Huntsman passed from this life on Jan. 4, 2012 in Jones, Okla. Mrs. Huntsman was born on Dec. 6, 1930 in Maud, Okla. and married her husband, John, on May 1, 1948 at the Lowery Field Chapel in Denver. She is survived by three children, Johnny L. Huntsman of Tuttle, Okla., Linda M. Whittington of Anacoco and David L. Huntsman of Harrah, Okla.; four grandchildren, John A. Huntsman of Edmond, Okla., Cheryl L. Huntsman of Atlanta, Texas; Emily S. Schaap of Holly Springs, N.C. and Jennifer M. Murphy of Pineville; five great- grandchildren, Ashley and Lily Murphy of Pineville, Bret Martin of Pineville, and Chaseton and Keile Schaap of Holly Springs, N.C.; and 13 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Huntsman; daughter, Velma S. (Susie) Huntsman; grandson, Paul W. (Bubba) Whittington; parents, Harry Heaton and Cleo Robinson; and siblings, Mary Sue Quintana, Dee Foster, Jimmy Heaton and Charles (Sonny) Heaton. Graveside memorial services will be held on Jan. 28 at the Holly Grove Cemetery in Anacoco. Vonda S. Mashburn Funeral services for Vonda S. Mashburn, 81, will be on Jan. 16 at Simpson Baptist Church with Brother Gerald Smith and Rev. Ben Pollock officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Mrs. Mashburn, a mom who loved her kids, grandkids, and her beloved pets passed away on Jan. 13, 2012 at her residence. She was born on Sept. 20, 1930 in Lonsdale, Ark., the daughter of the late George W. and Mittie Crabb Stiles. Vonda is survived by her daughter, Linda Martin and husband Anthony of Many; son, James O. Mashburn Jr.; grandchildren, Amber Menard and husband Billy, James Mashburn III, Tandi Pollock and husband Ben, Larry "Scooter" Cooley and wife Sarah, Candice Martin, April Martin, J.J.Lowrance, and Brent Lowrance and wife Vonda; great-grandchildren, Katelynn Keller, Hunter Menard, Zackary Pollock, Cayle Mashburn, Marlee Cooley, Samuel Lowrance, Jeremy Lowrance and Jayden Lowrance. She was preceded in death by her husband, James O. Mashburn, Sr.; son, John E. Lowrance; granddaughter, Shelly Lowrance; sisters, Naomi Turner, Velma Turner, Grace Martin, Donna Zuvela, Otholeene Stiles, Myrtle Stiles and Leatha French Speer; and brothers, Vilous Stiles, Winfred Stiles and Elmer Stiles. James Vincent Ourso Funeral services for James Vincent "J.V." Ourso, 89, of Leesville will be held on Jan. 14 at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. J. V., the son of James Charles and Vivian Landry Ourso, was born on Jan. 26, 1922, in St. James Parish. He passed away on Jan. 12, 2012, at Rosepine Retirement and Rehabilitation Center in Rosepine. Mr. Ourso served in the United States Army and was a veteran of War War II. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tamara Ourso Giffin and wife, Lucille Mosses Ourso. He is survived by his son, James Vincent Ourso, Jr., of Baton Rouge; daughters, Ginger Ourso of Leesville and Nancy Wambsgans of St. Louis; grandchildren, Jason Wambsgans, Lauren Wambsgans and Christopher Giffin; and one great-grandchild, Nena. January 17, 2012 Shirley J. Bailey Ramsey Shirley J. Bailey Ramsey, 74, was born on Oct. 14, 1937 and passed from this life on Jan. 15, 2012. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Tina Arthur and husband Ken of Houston, Amber Morrow and husband PeeWee of DeRidder, Chuckie Johnson and husband Dan also of DeRidder, and Sherry McKee and husband Todd of Rosepine; one son, Beaux Victor and wife Tammy of Junction; sisters, Juiquetta Russell and husband Tom, Mona Rae Bailey, and Diane Manning and husband Ronnie; brother, Ed Raiford and wife Patsy; grandchildren, Tiffany Rhoten, Ryan Rhoten and wife Megan, Kenneth Arthur, Scott Arthur and wife Cameron, Josh Arthur, Jacqualyn Fox, Cameron Morrow, Trey Victor and wife Susan, Justin Victor, Drew Victor and Kayla and Kourtney McKee; and great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Patience, Lexi, Ella, Emily, Claire and Mylee. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gertrude Navarre Bailey Raiford; father, Ethard Bailey and step-father, J.T. "Son" Raiford. Funeral services will be on Jan. 18, also at the funeral home. Reverends George Lee Glass and George L. Glass Jr. will officiate. The special speaker will be nephew Coy Raiford. Burial will follow at Johnson-Bailey Cemetery in Rosepine. Brenda Fleming Brown Funeral services for Brenda Fleming Brown, 61, of the Plainview Community will be held on Jan. 19 at Prewitt's Chapel Baptist Church in Hornbeck with Rev. Nick Hilton, Rev. Huey Haymon and Rev. Wiley Reid officiating. Burial will follow in the Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. On Jan. 19, the officers from the Vernon Parish Probation and Parole office will escort Brenda and her family to the Prewitt's Chapel Baptist Church for her funeral service. Brenda, the daughter of Charles and Martha Fleming, was born on March 18, 1950, in El Paso, Texas. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Ronald E. Brown of Plainview; son, Kevin Brown and wife Jennifer Audibert of Keithville; daughter, Tara and husband Vincent Culotta of Marrero; and two step grandchildren, Nicholas and Joshua Culottta, students at LSU- Baton Rouge. Jerald Mahlen Jerald Mahlen, the son of Ernest and Olive Mahlen, was born on May 9, 1942, in Webster, S.D. He passed away on Jan. 13, 2012, at the Rosepine Rehab and Retirement Center. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Olive Mahlen. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force. He married Karan Halbakken on Dec. 2, 1977. He is survived by his wife, Karan Mahlen; sisters, Jean (Roger) Nygaard of Flint, Texas, Arlene (Bob) Helwig of Phoenix and Marilyn (Kerry) Stevens of Edina, Minn.; brother, Lee Mahlen of Sioux Falls, S.D.; six nieces and nephews; three step daughters; 10 step grandchildren and seven step great- grandchildren. Milton Douglas Wood Funeral services for Milton Douglas Wood, 62, of Leesville were held on Jan. 10 at St. Paul Baptist Church Inc., in Leesville with Rev. Lawrence C. Williams officiating. Burial followed in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Milton, the son of Orland Beal and Mattie Beatrice Woods Wood, was born on June 15, 1949, in Leesville. He passed away on Jan. 3, 2012, at his residence in Leesville. He is survived by his daughters, Marnissa "Niecy" Wilson of Berkeley, Calif. and Tarcha Regina Tyson of Washington, D C; brothers, Huey Cecil Wood, Sr. and Edward Bruce Wood, both of Hinesville, Ga., and Matthew Wood of Leesville; sisters, Geraldine Hollins and Mavis Wood of Arkansas City, Kan., Julia L. King of Leesville, and Nora Carter of Hinesville, Ga.; and four grandchildren. January 18, 2012 Sherry Yvonne Buck Funeral services for Sherry Yvonne Buck, 32, of New Llano will be held on Jan. 21 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church with Father Kenneth Michiels officiating, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Sherry, the daughter of Kenneth J. and Linda J. Kirchgessner LeCompte, was born on Aug. 7, 1979, in Landstuhl, Germany. She passed away on Jan. 17, 2012, at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. She is survived by her son, Jesse E. Buck III; daughter, Kasey L. Buck; parents, Kenneth and Linda LeCompte; brother, Trevor S. LeCompte, all of New Llano. January 19, 2012 Ashley Nicole Brown Sagram Funeral services for Ashley Nicole Brown Sagram of Anacoco will be held on Jan. 22 at East Leesville Baptist Church with Rev. Gil Arthur officiating. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Ashley, the daughter of Michael Ray Brown and Kellie Harris Brown, was born on April 2, 1986, in Peoria, Ill. She passed away on Jan. 17, 2012, at her residence in Anacoco. She is survived by her husband, Greg Sagram; daughter, Sophia Ray Sagram, both of Anacoco; her mother, Kellie Brown of Anacoco; biological father, Steven Robinson of Pekin, Ill.; brother, Charles Robinson of Pekin, Ill.; sister, Katrina Fay Spears of Chicago; great-grandmother, Cleo Lockard of Peoria, Ill.; and two aunts, Tracy Mitzelfelt of Fort Riley, Kan. and Jacqueline Iverson, who helped raise Ashley, of Washington, Ill. She was preceded in death by her adoptive father, Michael Brown, and maternal and paternal grandparents. Dalton Perkins Funeral services for Dalton "Red" Perkins, 75, of Leesville will be held on Jan. 21 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Bro. Steven Netherland and Bro. Randy Boswell, Sr., officiating. Burial will follow in the Cooper Cemetery in Pickering under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Dalton, the son of Elbert L. and Mary Helen Craft Perkins, was born on Aug. 10, 1936, in Leesville. He passed away on Jan. 19, 2012, at his residence in Leesville. He is survived by his wife of 57 1/2 years, Patsy Sue Thompson Perkins; daughters, Reitha Sue and husband, Randy Boswell, Sr., Sharon Lou Perkins, and Sherrica Ann and husband, Ralph Littlefield, Sr.; daughter at heart, Kimberly LeFeat Kezerle; son at heart, Jerry Allen Twyman and wife, Cindy; grandsons, Joseph "Joey" Dowden and wife Sondra, Christopher "Chris" Dowden and wife, Linda, Randolph "Randy" Boswell, Jr., and wife Judy, Chadwick "Chad" Boswell all of Leesville, and Ralph Littlefield, Jr., and wife Rebecca; granddaughter, Angela Littlefield of Georgia; eight great-grandsons, four great-granddaughters; brothers, Jerald Wayne Perkins of Leesville and Jimmy Ray Craft of Texarkana, Texas; sisters, Ruth and husband, James Walters, Barbara and husband, Carlton DeVille of Deville. January 21, 2012 Ret. Major Gerald Lee Norris U.S. veteran Ret. Major Gerald Lee Norris, Sr. 74 of Fortson, Ga. died on Jan. 18, 2012 at his home in Fortson. Memorial services will be held on Jan. 21 at The Church in the County in Cataula, Ga. Gerald was born on Dec. 5, 1937 in Leesville, the son of Leon and Ettie Scarber Norris. He was a retired U.S. Army Major serving three tours of duty in Vietnam. Gerald is survived by his wife of 53 years, Henry Etta Norris of Fortson; two sons, Gerald "Jerry" Lee Norris, Jr. (Kati) of Houston and Rick Norris (Cathy) of Cataula, Ga; two younger brothers, Warren Norris of Stillwater, Okla. and Glenn Norris of Leesville; six grandchildren, Che' Ward, Leon Henry Norris, Melissa Renee' Wilcher, Lindsay Kay Trojan, Emily Cathryn Norris, and Austin Hamilton Norris; six great-grandchildren, Andy, Brandon, Jackson, Kali, Wyatt and Liam. Cox Funeral Home in Hamilton will be in charge of the arrangements. January 24, 2012 Claude Nolen Jeane Claude Nolen Jeane, 76, of Evans passed away on Jan. 23, 2012 in Alexandria. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Bessie Lea Jeane of Evans; sons, Randle Jeane and wife Tracy and Scott Jeane and wife Tamaris and Sam Jeane all of Evans; daughters, Teresa Burgess and husband C.A. and Marilyn Jeane all of Evans; brothers, Syviel Jeane and George Jeane, both of Evans; sisters, Shirley Wilson, Von Saveil and Sylvia Smith all of Evans; grandchildren, Randy Jeane, Darrell Jeane, Emily Jeane, Cody Bordelon, Chester Burgess, Scotty Jeane,Madison Jeane, Gregory Loftin, McKenna Loftin and Preston Jeane; great grandchildren, Isabella Jeane, Reese Jeane, Griffin Jeane, Marcus Bordelon, Gauge Bordelon, Logan Bordelon, Lucas Bordelon and Sophia Loftin. He is preceded in death by his parents, Emmit and Gertie Jeane; son, Jerry Lynn Jeane and grandson Bobby Bordelon Funeral services will be held on Jan. 26 at Evans High School Gymnasium. Rev. Phillip Jarrell and Rev. Melvin Smith will officiate. Interment will follow at Evans Cemetery. Dale E. Miller Dale E. Miller passed away on Dec. 21, 2011. He is preceded in death by his father, Willie G. Miller, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Gwendolyn A. Miller Willis, of Evans; wife, Judy Miller of Buhl, Idaho; four children, Amber Alford, Damon Miller and Amanda Miller, all of Periland, Texas, and Sue Miller of Buhl Idaho; three brothers and three sisters, Lana Thompson and Husband Tommy of Ashland, Ky., Willie "Billy" G. Miller, Jr. and wife Linda of Columbus, Ohio; Ronnie Miller and wife Debbie of Evans, Sharon Simmons and husband Ted of Evans, Dorothy Gail and husband A.L. of Angleton, Texas, and Frank Miller of Evans; five grandchildren. January 26, 2012 Patricia Ann Gandy Funeral services for Patricia Ann Gandy, 63, of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m. on Jan. 28 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Bro. Kenneth Baggs officiating. Burial will follow in the Cooper Cemetery in Pickering under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Patricia, the daughter of Carl M. and Mildred Jeanette Goodwin Baggs, was born on Nov. 21, 1948 in Texas City, Texas. She passed away on Jan. 24, 2012, at her residence in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Gandy and son, Michael Deen Goodson. She is survived by her son, Danny Carnell and daughter-in-law, Meline Camp; daughter, Melenie Lee McCrary and husband, Dale all of Leesville; sister, Wanda Sue and husband, Gordya Shulick of South Carolina; five grandchildren, Evelyn, Michael, Robert and Dallas. January 28, 2012 T.C. Terrell (1923-2012) Funeral services for T.C. Terrell, 88, of Leesville will be held on Jan. 29 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. Terry Ward, Rev. Dale Poe, Rev. Louis Magee and Dr. Gregory Lord officiating. Burial will follow in the Laurel Hill Cemetery in LaCamp under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. T.C., the son of Elijah Willis and Ada Jane Smith Terrell, was born on Oct. 23, 1923, in LaCamp. He passed away on Jan. 26, 2012, at his residence in Leesville. A lifelong resident of Vernon Parish, Mr. Terrell served during World War II as a first sergeant in the 86th Chemical Mortar Battalion. He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Margie Lena Brown Terrell; son, Sidney Edward Terrell; sisters, Theoda & Velma Terrell and second wife and grandmother to his grandchildren, Clytie Bernice Robinson Terrell. He is survived by his daughters, Arlene Terrell of Leesville and Candace Dowden and husband Steve of Leesville; sister, Versie Hillman of Leesville; grandsons, Eric Dowden and wife Kristy of Slagle, Wayne "Bud" Dowden of Leesville, Sean Dowden of Leesville and Scott Terrell of Winter Springs, Fla.; precious great-grandson, Preston Luke Dowden; very special sister and brother-in-law, Juanita and R.V. Bolton; and brother and sister-in-law, Larry & Kathy Brown and sister and brother-in-law, Syble and Everett Wiley. Catherine J Williams Catherine J. Williams, 51, of Vidor, Texas died on Jan. 27, 2012 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor. Funeral services will be held on Jan. 30 at Oakgrove Bible Baptist Church in Hornbeck under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, with burial to follow at Oakgrove Cemetery in Hornbeck. Catherine is survived by her husband, Byron Williams of Vidor, Texas; sons, Brian Williams and wife Brandy of Fort Worth, Texas and Dylan Williams of Vidor; daughters, Ashley Kibodeaux and Courtney Williams; parents, Huey and Dorothy Stidivent; brother, Stephen E. Stidivent, all of Vidor; sister, Julie McDaniel of Sour Lake, Texas and three grandchildren. January 31, 2012 Barbara M Behan (1946-2012) Memorial services for Barbara M. Behan, 65, of Hornbeck will be held on Feb. 4 at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Hornbeck under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Barbara, the daughter of Everett Perry and Edna Irene Erwin Miller, was born on May 26, 1946, in Bay City, Mich. She passed away on Jan. 28, 2012, at her residence in Hornbeck. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Behan; son, Keith Behan; brother, Arnold Miller and grandchild, Shyann Nash. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry and husband, Tommy Nash of Hornbeck; sister, Helen Miller Thompson of Dothan, Ala. and grandchildren, Derick Luttrull and Jacob Nash, both of Hornbeck. Jo Stracener Cabalis Family and friends gathering for Jo "Josie" Stracener Cabalis, 29, of Leesville will be held on Feb. 2 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Jo, the daughter of Michael L. Stracener and Jean Jackson, was born on Feb. 10, 1982, at Fort Polk. She passed away on Jan. 27, 2012, at Rapides Regional Hospital in Alexandria. She is survived by her husband, Shane Cabalis of Leesville; daughters, Chelsea Stracener and Gabbriella Cabalis; brother, Sean Stracener of Lafayette; sister, CiCelia Moore of Leesville; mother, Jean Jackson of Leesville; father, Michael Stracener of Lafayette and grandmother, Mary Jo Honaker of Quitman, Texas. Angel Elizabeth Fitzwater (2011-2012) Graveside services for Angel Elizabeth Fitzwater, 10 months, of Leesville will be held at 2 p.m. on Feb. 3 at Mt. Bethel Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Angel, the daughter of Christopher Michael and Christiana Elizabeth Reese Fitzwater, was born on March 4, 2011, in DeRidder. She passed away on Jan. 26, 2012, at Children's Hospital in New Orleans. She is survived by her parents, Chris and Chrissy Fitzwater of Leesville; sisters, Kasandra Fitzwater, Faith Fitzwater and Christina Fitzwater, all of Leesville and grandparents, Pam Young of Leesville, and Sandra and Jerry Reese of Pittsburg. Morgan E Wellman (1930-2012) Funeral services for Morgan E. Wellman, 81, of, LaCamp will be held on Feb. 2, at Laurel Hill Baptist Church in LaCamp with Bro. Joe Wellman and Bro. Joseph Merchant officiating. Burial will follow in the Laurel Hill Cemetery in LaCamp under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Morgan, the son of Willie & Emma Bedgood Wellman, was born on March 10, 1930 in LaCamp. He passed away on Jan. 31, 2012, at his residence in LaCamp. He was preceded in death by his son, Stephen Wellman. He is survived by his wife, Martha Wellman; son, Stanley and wife Sherry Wellman; daughter, Iris and husband Shawn Beck, all of LaCamp; brothers, L.E. Wellman and Slim Wellman both of Kirbyville, Texas; sister, Myrtie Welch of Leesville; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. February 2, 201 Clarence E Phillips (1948-2012) Clarence E. Phillips, 63, of Leesville passed from this life on Feb. 2, 2012. He was born in Leesville on Feb. 6, 1948 to Jess and Essie Phillips. He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah Moore Phillips; son: Justin Phillips and wife Jennifer of Leesville; daughter, Amanda Leeper and husband Todd of McKinney, Texas; sisters, Donna Austin of Leesville and Jessie Cummings of Leesville; and three grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Feb. 4 in the Oak Forest Cemetery. February 3, 2012 Faye Ellen Smith (1930-2012) Funeral service for Mrs. Faye Ellen Smith, 81 of Evans will be held on Feb. 5 at Evans Congregational Methodist Church in Evans with Rev. Phillip Jarrell and Rev. Melvin Smith officiating. Faye was born on Nov. 23, 1930, to Louise Hendrix Eason and Julian Marion Eason at Fisher. She had resided in Evans for the past 50 years. Mrs. Smith passed away on Feb. 2, 2012 in Rosepine. She is survived by her son, David Smith and wife Teresa of DeRidder; daughter, Barbara Sue Smith of Evans; sister, Marjoire Bartlett of Blanchard; three grandchildren, a great-grandchild and numerous special great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Wayne Smith of Evans. February 4, 2012 Melonee Harvey Allardyce, 85, of the Knight Community, passed from this life on Feb. 4, 2012 in Many. Funeral services will be held on Feb. 6 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Brother Hurshel Davis will officiate. Burial will follow at Hinson Cemetery in Knight Community. Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Gerald Allardyce and wife Betty of Moss Bluff and Bob Allardyce and wife Diane of Many; brothers, Sottie Harvey and wife Ann, John Harvey and wife Pat and sister-in law, Joyce Harvey, all of the Knight Community. She is survived by six grandchildren, Jenny May and husband Jason of Stonewall, Jared Allardyce and wife Susan of Lafayette, Jodie Funderburk and husband Benji of Frierson, David Allardyce and wife Ashlie of Moss Bluff, Robin Yandell and husband Chris of Prairieville, and Joel Allardyce and wife Mariel of San Antonio, Texas. She is also survived by ten great-grandchildren. James Patrick Cooley (1990-2012) Services for James "Patrick" Cooley, 22, of Leesville, who passed away on Feb. 3, 2012 in Ruston, will be held at on Feb. 6 at Laird Funeral Home Chapel in Natchez, Miss. with Father Paul Kunnumpuram officiating. Burial will follow at the Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Laird Funeral Home. Mr. Cooley was born on Feb. 2, 1990 in Natchez, the son of Henry A. "Hank" Cooley, Jr. and Hilary Lynne McCall Cooley. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Henry Cooley, Sr. He is survived by his parents, Henry "Hank" Cooley and Hilary McCall Cooley of Leesville; brothers, Trey Cooley, Tyler Cooley and Kristopher Cooley, all of Leesville; sister, Madi Cooley of Leesville; grandmothers, Louise Cooley of Jena and Nancy McCall of Marksville; grandfather, Jimmy McCall of Alexandria; uncles, James McCall of Marksville, Bernie and Shannon Cooley of Jena, and David and Renee' Cooley of Vidalia; and cousins, Katie Cooley, Ashie Cooley, Sam Cooley, Matt Cooley and Ainsley McCall. February 10, 2012 Reginald Crockett Lambright (1934-2012) Funeral services for Reginald Crockett Lambright will be held on Feb. 12 in the Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Pitkin with the Revs. Huey Haymon and Larry White officiating. The United States Marine Corps will conduct military rites. Committal service will follow in the Blue Branch Cemetery under the guidance of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Reginald, 77, of Pitkin, entered eternal rest on Feb. 9, 2012 in the Grace Home of Alexandria. He was born on March 1, 1934 in Pitkin to Kirby and Beulah Johnson Lambright. He was a sergeant in the United State Marine Corps. His parents, Kirby Lambright and Beulah Dennis; stepfather, Lester Dennis and infant brother, Kenneth Lambright precede him in death. He leaves behind his loving family to cherish his memory, wife of 53 years, Jeannie McKay Lambright of Pitkin; one daughter, Debbie Lynn Roeten of Shreveport; three sons, Kevin David Lambright of Leesville, Dale Duane Lambright and wife Kathleen of Nacogdoches, Texas, and Terry Wayne Lambright and wife Amanda of Leesville; one brother, James E. Lambright and wife Jeanice of Pitkin; one sister, Therisa West of Pitkin; eight grandchildren, Leigh Ann Roeten Chiari and husband Fabio of Friendswood, Texas, Sarah Roeten of Coppell, Texas, Rachael Roeten of Tyler, Texas, Sarah Compton of North Richland Hill, Texas, Tyler Compton of Nacogdoches, Texas, Emily Lambright of Nacogdoches, Texas, Hannah Lambright of Nacogdoches, Texas, and Peyton Lambright of Leesville; one great-granddaughter, Mia Chiari of Friendswood, Texas. February 11, 2012 Annie Laura Loftin Gibson Services for Annie Laura Loftin Gibson, 95 will be conducted on Feb. 13 at First Baptist Church, West Chapel in Minden. Graveside services will be held on Feb. 14 at the Silver Creek Baptist Cemetery near Leesville. Officiating will be Pastor Leland Crawford and Rev. Sammy Morrow. She is survived by Noah Clifton Gibson and wife Marcia of Reston, Va. and G. Kent Gibson and wife Debbie of Minden. Mrs. Gibson has four granddaughters, Priscilla Kathleen Trimble and husband Patrick of Reston, Va., Cecilia Anne Walls and husband Gene of Vienna, Va., Lana Gibson and sweetheart Kyle Burroughs and Jill Whitney and husband John of Bossier City; five great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Floyce Harren; nieces, Voncil Stephens and husband Pete, and Rhonda Vanover. Laura was preceded in death by her husband, Noah C. Gibson of Laurel, Miss. February 14, 2012 Janet Kay Bennett (1950-2012) Funeral services for Janet Kay Bennett, 62, of Shreveport will be held on Feb. 16 at Simpson Baptist Church in Simpson, with Rev. Jeremy Blocker officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Island Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Janet, the daughter of A. C. and Virginia Ruth Williams Bennett, was born on Feb. 7, 1950, in Pensacola, Fla. She passed away on Feb. 13, 2012, at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport. She is survived by her son, Joey Vasquez of Shreveport; daughter, Ann Marie Vasquez of Shreveport; parents, A.C. & Virginia Bennett of Simpson; brothers, Larry Bennett of Groves, Texas, John Bennett of Elmer, Texas, Shawn Wesley Bennett of Simpson and Shannon Wayne Bennett of DeRidder; sister, Deborah Bennett of Austin, Texas and two grandchildren. Richard Cavel (1960-2012) Richard Cavel, 51, of Beaumont, Texas went to be with the Lord on Feb. 8, 2012. He was born in Germany on the May 4, 1960, to Wilbert Mack Cavel and Marianne Superknoik Cavel. Mr. Cavel graduated from DeRidder High School and after high school served his country by being in the Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert Mack Cavel and Marianne Superknoik Cavel. He is survived by his step-mom, Mary Cavel of Leesville; brothers, David Cavel and wife Annette of Lawton, Okla., Michael Cavel and wife Amy of Shreveport and Bob McGraw of Leesville; sisters, 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. Services will be held on Feb. 17 in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Trey Henry will be officiating. Burial will follow in Pinehill Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Doris Jane McCray Little (1949-2012) Funeral services for Doris Jane McCray Little, 62, of Leesville will be held on Feb. 16 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. Jack Bell officiating. Burial will follow in the Florien Cemetery in Florien under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Doris, the daughter of William Daniel and Averil McCray was born on Aug. 4, 1949, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. She passed away on Feb 12 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Joyce Anderson. She is survived by her sons, John Nolan Little and wife, Stacy of Leesville, and Michael Paul Little and wife, Amanda of Florien; daughter, Connie Renee Alexander and husband Stephen of Hornbeck; brother, David McCray of Double Springs, Ala.; sisters, Betty Shewbart of Double Springs, Ala. and Martha Holub of Boston Lake, N.Y.; 11 grandchildren. Damion James Louvier (1995-2012) Funeral services for Damion James Louvier, 16, of Leesville will be held on Feb. 15 at Jackson Chapel Church of Christ in Leesville with Rev. Tony Crosier and Bro. Travis Murray officiating. Burial will follow in the Cooper Cemetery in Pickering under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Damion, the son of James Wallace Louvier and Janet Marilee Daniels was born on Oct. 1, 1995, in Livingston, Texas. He passed away on Feb. 12 in Leesville. He is survived by his father, James Louvier of Pickering; mother, Janet Bell of Pickering; brothers, Cassidy James Louvier of Woodward, Okla., James Arron Louvier of Leesville, Brandon Lee Louvier and James Anthony Louvier both of Erie, Pa.; sisters, Brandi Renee' Louvier of Leesville and Destiny Diamond Peterson of Spurger, Texas; grandparents, Ben and Glenda O'Banion of Pickering, John W. Louvier of Warren, Texas, Sherry Daniels of Woodville, Texas and Patricia Bell of Leesville. Debra Louise Micale McWhirt (1962-2012) Funeral services for Debra "Debbie" Louise Micale McWhirt, 49, of Leesville will be held on Feb. 18 at East Leesville Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Keys and Rev. Les Comeaux officiating with the burial to follow in the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Debra, the daughter of Samuel and Verla Mae Burleson Micale was born on July 17, 1962, in San Antonio, Texas. She passed away on Feb. 13, 2012, in New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her sister Cynthia Salvatore of Cleveland Ohio. Debra is survived by her husband of 22 years, David McWhirt; daughters, Samantha Haymon and fiancée Kyle Marker, and Chelsea McWhirt, all of Leesville; sisters, Sandra Lewis of Leesville, Denise Waddell of DeRidder and Anne Marie Micale of Leesville; her parents, Samuel and Verla Micale, of Leesville; and her granddaughter Aubree Marker of Leesville. Eugene F. Stephens (1927-2012) Funeral services for Eugene F. Stephens will be held on Feb. 16 at Hixson Funeral Home with Rev. Sammy Morrow officiating. Burial will follow in Castor Baptist Church Cemetery in Leesville. Mr. Stephens, a native of Leesville, was born on Feb. 1, 1927 and went home to be with his Savior and Lord Jesus on Feb. 13, 2012 surrounded by his family in Lafayette. He was a World War II veteran and retired from civil service with the U.S. Army. He is survived by his daughter, Sandra Philips and her husband, Bobby of Lafayette; two sons, Greg Stephens of Pasadena, Texas and Rodney Stephens of Kingwood, Texas; three grandchildren, Emily Philips Berk and her husband Justin of Lafayette, Stephen Philips of Independence, Ky. and his children, Joshua and Christopher, and Angela Stephens of Ft. Myers, Fla. and her children, Justin and Loren; sisters, Gladys Lenard and Lola Faye Johnson; and brothers, M.C. Stephens and David Arthur Stephens. Mr. Stephens was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Legg Stephens; parents, Chester and Lola Stephens; and three brothers, Carl C. Stephens, Reuben Stephens and J.D. Stephens. Virniel Walker Jr. Virniel Walker Jr., 52, a native of Leesville and resident of Thibodaux, died on Feb. 12, 2012. The religious service will be held at noon on Feb. 17 at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Walker of Thibodaux; one son, Jerry Williams IV of Zwolle; three daughters, Nefretiri Holden of North Richland Hills, Texas, Christina West Moore and husband Frank of Leesville and Celestine Singleton of Thibodaux; two brothers, Dunkin Walker of Hawaii and Thermal Hunter of Thibodaux; and four sisters, Collar Wilson of Leesville, Jerlean Walker of Forman, Ark., Jacqulene Boyd of Texarkana and Doris Walker of Ashdown, Ark. He also has 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virniel and Caldonia Walker; one sister, Belinda Thomas and grandparents, Sue Curry Jefferson, Andrew Jefferson, Mary Newsome and Junior Walker. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. February 16, 2012 Audie "A.J." Jackson Hunt Jr. (1931-2012) Audie Jackson "A.J." Hunt, Jr. was born on March 12, 1931. He passed away on Feb. 14, 2012. Funeral services will be held at noon on Feb. 18 at Cooper Baptist Church in Pickering. Audie is survived by his wife, Kathleen Adams Hunt of Sulphur; daughters, Pam Hunt Hudgins and husband Michael of Candler, N.C, Rhonda Hunt Jackson and husband Wayne of Moon Township, Pa.; sons, Audie J. Hunt and wife Judy of Simpson; Robbyn K. Hunt and wife Gail of Anacoco; stepdaughters, Melanie Winborne and husband Jeff of West Monroe and Cassie Vega and husband Pablo of Crowville; and sister, Alice Markham of Lumberton, Texas. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Audie J. Hunt, Sr. and Evie Hunt Stephens. Mary Helen Slaydon Smith (1924-2012) Mary Helen Slaydon Smith, 87, of Merryville went to her heavenly home on Feb. 15 from Lake Charles Memorial Hospital following a brief battle with lung cancer, surrounded by her family. Mary Helen was born on Sept. 3, 1924, in Merryville to the parents of Cullen Edward and Sally Ethel Slaydon. She married the love of her life, Edwin Herman Smith, Sr., on June 14, 1941. He preceded her in death after nearly 58 years of marriage. Mary Helen was a firm believer in the strength of her family. She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Slaydon and husband Bobby, Sr. of DeRidder and Charlotte Fountain and husband Jerry of Merryville; one son, Edwin Herman Smith, Jr. and wife Lynne of Hampshire, England; six grandsons; Bobby Slaydon, Jr., and wife Karen of Many, Kevin Slaydon and wife Lori of Rosepine, Mark Smith and wife Rosy of Magnolia, Texas, Micah Smith of Humble, Texas, Jeremy Fountain and wife Lori of DeRidder and Zachary Fountain of Merryville; two granddaughters, Anna Lisa Pollock and husband Troy of Anacoco and Stephanie Snyder and husband Chris of Beaver Dam, Ky. Mary Helen was also blessed with eight great-grandsons and seven great-granddaughters. She is also survived by her sisters-in-laws, Zoe Slaydon of Merryville, Alma Johnson of Evans and Blanche Reynolds and husband Aubon of Houma; and brothers-in-law, Norris H. Smith of Evans and Ercole Favaloro of Metairie. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family, being predeceased by her parents, Cullen and Ethel Slaydon; sisters Newasa Grant and Gussie Cooper; brother Cullen Slaydon, Jr. and a brother who died shortly after birth. Funeral services will be held on Feb. 19 at Grace Church in DeRidder. Services will be conducted by Pastor George Lee Glass, Rev. George L. Glass, Jr., Rev. James Glass, Rev. Jerry Fountain and Rev. Trent Holman. Interment will be in Cooper Cemetery. February 18, 2012 Dorothy L Baugh (1923-2012) Graveside services for Dorothy L. Baugh, 88, of Leesville will be held on Feb. 19 at Welcome Cemetery in Simpson with Rev. Wayne Chance officiating. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Dorothy, the daughter of Irvin and Lula Bennett Temple, was born June 19, 1923 in Temple. She passed away on Feb. 18 in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Marvin Baugh and three brothers and two sisters. Dorothy is survived by her nieces, Judy Bodie and Connie Earl, both of Leesville; great- nephews and nieces, Belinda Bodie of Monroe, Charles Bodie of Leesville and Gerald Cochran of DeRidder; great-great-nephews and nieces, Wesley Bodie of Leesville, Austin Cochran of Georgia and Kyleigh Cochran of DeRidder. Harold Wayne Jeane (1939-2012) Funeral services for Harold "Wayne" Jeane, 73, of Anacoco will be held on Feb. 20 at Crystal Springs Baptist Church with Bro. John Kautz and Bro. J.R. Haymon officiating, with the burial to follow in the Mitchell Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Wayne, the son of Joseph H. and Hazel Wingate Jeane, was born on Jan. 18, 1939, in Leesville. He passed away on Feb. 17, 2012, in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Walter Jeane. Wayne is survived by his wife, Catherine Jeane; sons, Timmy and Kim Jeane, Randy Jeane, Allen Dewayne and Joyce Jeane, and Joey Jeane, all of Anacoco; daughter, Sandy and Greg Cruz, of Anacoco; brother, Don Jeane of Pickering; sisters, Peggy Firestine of Missouri, Margie Bowen of Pickering, Linda Garman of Pickering, Joyce Serhan of Colorado and Marsha Ivester of Missouri; 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Luz Soriano Pilola Luz Soriano Pilola, 90, passed away on Feb. 16, 2012 in her residence. She is survived by her daughter, Leticia Pilola Sanders and husband Raymond; their children, John Phillip Sanders and wife Cassandra Ginchcomb and their children, Trista Rachelle Sanders, Jeremy Sanders, Matthew Sanders, Caroline Sanders and William Sanders; daughter of the Sanders family, Margaret Brocato and husband Jerry (Rocko), and their children Kelly Madison Borel, Blake Borel, Anna Marie Borel; Donna Jean Hanks, daughter of the Sanders family, and husband Roderick Lewis Hanks and their children, Cullen Michael Hanks, Caleb John Hanks and Katelyn Marie Hanks; Jason Edwin Sanders, son of the Sanders family, and wife Kristin Kordisch and their children, Austin Edwin Sanders, Abigail Marie Sanders, Kaylee Nicole Sanders and Brady Michael Sanders; Roger Bryan Sanders, son of the Sanders family, and wife Melanie Morgan and their children, Chancey Lynn Sanders, Jacob Edwin Sanders, Aiden Christopher Sanders and Maxwell Morgan Sanders. She is also survived by her son, Roberto Pilola and wife Cecilia Pabalan and their children, Mary Alison Evans and husband Myron, and their children, Aydon Evans and Aurora Evans; son, Virgilio S. Pilola and wife Mariann M. Olinger and their children, Alec J. Pilola and Shauna E. Bertrand and her husband Roman, and their children, Bailey Bertrand and Peyton Bertrand. She is also survived by her daughter, Maria Elizabeth Gorin and husband Steve and their child, Karen Gorin; son, Phillip Daniel Pilola and wife Carol Ann Simon and their child, Michael Joseph Pilola and wife Agatha Fulton Pilola. She is also survived by her daughter, Alice Rosie Funk and husband Tom and their child, Erica Funk and her daughter, Ava Dore; son, Rev. Joseph Michael Pilola, Roman Catholic Priest of the Diocese of the Houma-Thibodeaux; son, Patrick S. Pilola and wife Tammy Vidrine and their children, Christian Sean Pilola, Drew Alan Pilola and Jordan Daniel Pilola. She is preceded in death by her husband, Felicisimo Pilola; son, Michael Soriano Pilola and granddaughter, Virginia Marie Pilola. Services will be held on Feb. 20 at St. Margaret's Catholic Church. Rev. Joseph S. Pilola will officiate. A rosary will also be held on Feb. 19. Johnnie Tennyson (1941-2012) Johnnie Tennyson 70, of Leesville passed away on Feb. 18, 2012, at the Rosepine Retirement Center in Rosepine. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Johnnie, the son of John and Mildred Chambers Tennyson, was born on March 4, 1941, in St. Louis. Mr. Tennyson retired from Civil Service at Fort Polk. Johnnie is survived by his wife, Helen Tennyson of Leesville; sons, Steven McQueen of Dayton, Ohio, Johnnie Tennyson of Springville, Mo. and James Tennyson of Vichy, Mo.; daughter, Judy Howard of New Llano; 12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. February 23, 2012 Ivy Hampton Bridges (1933-2012) Funeral services for Ivy Hampton Bridges, 79, of Florien, will be held on Feb. 25 at the Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel in Many with Rev. Durhl Davis and Rev. Jack Perkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill (Ward 2) Cemetery in Florien. Ivy Hampton Bridges was born in the Rattan Community near Toro on Jan. 28, 1933. He passed away on Feb. 22, 2012 at DeRidder Retirement and Rehabilitation in DeRidder. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ovie and Beatrice Bridges; two brothers, Curtis Bridges and Oden Bridges and one sister, Fern Burleson Herrington. He joined the Air Force and served many years. He is survived by one sister, Orelee Patton of Anacoco; two brothers, Edward Bridges of Leesville and Clifton Bridges of Hornbeck. Patricia L Brister (1945-2012) Funeral services for Patricia L. "Trisha" Brister, 66, of Leesville will be held on Feb. 25 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Wilson officiating with the burial to follow in the Canaan Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Trisha, the daughter of Charlie H. and Iva Beatrice Anderson Hankins, was born on Nov. 10, 1945, in Glendale, Ark. She passed away on Feb. 23, 2012 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jerry D. Brister; brother, Charlie M. Hankins and sisters, Edna Farley, Mary Ann Heller, and Lizzie Bell McKinney. She survived by her daughters, Stephanie Burrow and her husband, Randall, of Rosepine and Gina Alcala-Parker and her husband, Ryan of Dallas; son, Rodney A. Brister of Leesville and Jack Kealaula of Leesville; brothers, Lee Hankins of Glendale Ark., Tom Hankins of Rison, Ark. and Vernon Hankins of Woodlawn, Ark.; and grandchildren, Kimber Kealaula, Taylor Licare, James Parker and Cory Kealaula. February 25, 2012 Willie Franklin Jeter Memorial services for Willie Franklin Jeter, 83, of Simpson will be held on Feb. 27 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Willie, the son of Neil O. and Callie Brewer Jeter was born Oct. 16, 1928, in Alco. He passed away on Feb. 23, 2012, at the VA Medical Center in Shreveport. He is survived by his daughters, JoAnn and Carlos Taylor Sr. of Panama City, Fla., and Sandra and Mark Grindstaff of Naperville, Ill.; brother, John Jeter of Alexandria; sister, Maxine Foushee of Simpson; grandchildren, Justin and Christian Grindstaff and Steven Taylor; and two great-grandsons. Robert Lee Poteet Funeral services for Robert Lee "Bobby" Poteet, 59, of Florien will be held on Feb. 27 at Toledo Bend Church of Christ with Bro. James Tidwell officiating. Burial will follow in the Pisgah Cemetery in the Toro Community under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Robert, the son of Robert Wayne and Joy Lee Poteet, was born on May 13, 1952 in Odessa, Texas. He passed away on Feb. 24, 2012 in Pineville. Mr. Poteet is survived by his wife of 16 years, Kathlyn "Carol" Poteet of Florien; one daughter, Symone Marie Poteet of New Orleans; sister and brother-in-law, Karen Renee Bumpus and Matias Bosquez of Huntington, Texas; mother, Joy Lee Poteet of Lufkin, Texas; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Rene Rose and Lonnie Emile Pardue of Leesville; cousin, David Earl Poteet of Florien; uncle: Alton Marvin Poteet of Zwolle; Mrs. Poteet's children, Debora Renee Cutts of Tabernacle, N.J., Debbra Lavern Lynch of Wilmington, Del., David Lester Carson of St. Robert, Mo., Darren William Carson of Buckhorn, Mo. and Daniel Christopher Carson of Crocker, Mo.; 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. February 28, 2012 Timothy Ray Brack (1990-2012) Funeral services for Timothy Ray Brack, 21, of Evans, will be held on Feb. 29 at Oak Grove Congregational Methodist Church in Burr Ferry with Rev. Melvin Smith and Rev. George Jeane officiating. Burial will follow in the Sycamore Cemetery in Burkeville, Texas under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Timothy, the son of Terry Ray and Amanda Brack, was born Dec. 1, 1990, in DeRidder. He passed away on Feb. 26 at his residence in Savage Forks. Timothy is survived by his parents, Terry and Amanda Brack; brother, Elijah Brack; sisters, Samantha Brack and Abigail Brack all of Savage Forks; grandparents, Mastern and June Brack, and Don and Ruth Luebbers, and great grandmother, Christine Bredthauer, all of Evans. Mary Sue Welch (1966-2012) Funeral services for Mary Sue Welch, 46, of Anacoco will be held on Feb. 29 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Forest Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mary, the daughter of Marvin Junior Shaw and Mary Marice Dyson, was born on Jan. 26, 1966 in Kountze, Texas. She passed away on Feb. 27 at her residence in Anacoco. She was preceded in death by her father, one brother and two sisters. Mary is survived by her husband, Audie Welch; sons, Ezra Carson and Brittany, and Joshua Welch and Codi, both of Anacoco; mother, Mary M. Huff of Anacoco; brothers, Kenny Wayne Dyson of Pineville, David Thomas and Brenda of Oklahoma, Frank McClough of Louisiana, James Earl Huff of Anacoco, Steve Shaw of Jasper, Texas, and Travis Shaw and Fran of Jasper, Texas; sisters, Sarah Turner of Kirbyville, Texas, Loratta Goudeaux and Robert of Leesville, Lisa Goudeaux and Joe of DeRidder, Kathy Huff of New Llano, Betty Jo Shaw of Texas, Sarah Shaw of Jasper, Texas, and Cara Lynn Shaw of Texas; and two grandchildren, Hannah Carson and Breanna Welch. March 1, 2012 Paul Cochran Paul Cochran, 69, died at the home of his loving son, Mark, in Syracuse, Utah on Feb. 26, 2012. A native of Beaumont, he was born on Dec. 13, 1942, to Claudia and Jesse James Cochran. He was a United States Air Force veteran serving during the Vietnam War. In 1962, he married Irene Fry of Inchelium, Washington and had two children, Mark and Paula. After 23 years, they divorced and went their own ways. While living in Leesville, he met Holly in 2001. They grew to love one another and she called him her hero before her passing in 2005. He is survived by his children, Mark Cochran and his wife, Becca and Paula LeClair; grandchildren, Joseph, Alex, Rachel and Jacob; former wife, Irene Fry Cochran; mother, Claudia Murphy Cochran; brothers, John Joseph, John Mark, and Danny; and sisters, Dolly, Paula, Gloria, and Kathy. A graveside service will follow at Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine under the direction of Broussard's. Alcine R Cooper Jr. Alcine R. Cooper, Jr., lost his courageous battle with cancer on Feb. 25, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Mrs. Eloise B. Cooper, his grandparents, John and Charlotte Wilson, his grandparents, Levi and Phyllis Cooper and his brother-in-law, John E. Smalls, Jr. He leaves loving memories to his life's mate Yvonne Peters; sons, Davon D. Cooper, Darrell D. Cooper and Joseph Peters- Cooper; daughter, Chavon D. Cooper; stepdaughter, Ti'Cierre Peters; his parents, Bishop Alcine R. Cooper, Sr., (Jeanette); brothers, Alvin Cooper (Dina), Larry Hines (Helena), Michael Hines, Charles Cooper (Carol), Terry Cooper (Angela); sisters, Debra Cooper-Jones (Charles), Lagwenda Cooper, Anita Hines, Gwendolyn Cooper-Furr (Marvin), Beverly Cooper, Karen Cooper- Fisher (Richard) and Geri Hines; nephews and nieces, Darrick Cooper, Antoine Cooper (Phoenecia), Cory Cooper (Jessica), Edwin Cooper (Crystal), Richard C. Cooper (Jessica), Sasha Cooper, Reginald Cooper, Alisha Cooper, Charles CJ Jones, Felecia Furr, LaTasha Furr, Tyron Cooper, Chantell Cooper, LaChanta Cooper, Malik Smalls, Alexia Jones and E'Jerika Hunter. Funeral services will be held on March 3 at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 613 Nona St. with Rev. James L. Gaither officiating. Burial will follow in Leesville Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Thomas G. Smith (1938-2012) Memorial services for Thomas G. "Tom" Smith, 73, of Anacoco will be held on March 3 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Tom, the son of Douglas Lay Smith and Agnes Lee Merritt, was born on Oct. 14, 1938, in Castleberry, Ala. He passed away on Feb. 19 at his residence in Anacoco. He is survived by his daughters, Cathy Guynes and husband, Scott of Ashburn, Va., Sonya Denman and husband, Jeff of Anacoco, Cindy Cochran and husband Kenneth of Anacoco; brothers, Johnny Earl Smith of Pensacola, Fla. and Tommy Lynn Jones of Arkansas; sisters, Mary Lou Rink of Pensacola, Fla. and Patsy Pennington of Pensacola, Fla.; eight grandchildren, Melissa Kirkner and husband, Eric, Michael Guynes and wife, Cheryl, Laura Clark and husband, Harley, Thomas Elder, Michelle Wanjura and fiancé, David Holliday, Tammi Stafford and husband, Jon, Brittney Welch and husband, Shawn and Kenneth Cochran, Jr., and fiancée, Rayne Jennings; and 20 great-grandchildren. March 5, 2012 Miriam Chavez Kay (1951-2012) Funeral services for Miriam Chavez Kay, 61 of Leesville will be held on March 7 at Canaan Baptist Church, on La. 8 West, with Bro. Morris Goins officiating. Burial will follow in the Canaan Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Miriam, the daughter of José and Maria Chavez, was born on Jan. 29, 1951 in Colón, Panama. She passed away on March 3, 2012, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville from ALS. She was preceded in death by her mother Maria Chavez, father- in-law, Monford Kay and mother-in-law, Lavon Kay. She is survived by her husband, Tommy Kay of Leesville; daughter, Stacy Kay Walters of Alexandria; sons, Clint Kay and wife Devon of Anacoco and Christopher Kay of Leesville; father and stepmother, José and Lena Chavez of Hornbeck; brothers, Victor Chavez of Houston and Richard Chavez of DeRidder; and grandchildren, Connor, Katelyn, Barrett, Layton, Payton and Andrew. Paul Lawrence Weaver Paul Lawrence Weaver, 71, of Leesville passed from this life on March 3, 2012 at the Woodlands Healthcare Center in Leesville A graveside service will be held on March 7, at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tommie and Edith Weaver; siblings, Harold Weaver and Neoma Weaver, as well as his twin sister, Pauline Everson. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 49 years, Willie Dell Weaver; his daughter, Brenda Marie and husband C.D. Morgan II, all of Leesville; one brother, Eugene Weaver of Marana, Ariz. and one sister, Leona Warren of Woodward, Okla. Arrangements are being handled by Labby Memorial Funeral Home located in Leesville. March 6, 2012 Billy Ray Ayres (1955-2012) Funeral services for Billy Ray Ayres, 57, of Leesville will be held on March 9 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Craft Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Billy, the son of Lester and Katherine Walker Ayres, was born Feb. 6, 1955, in Coushatta. He passed away on March 5 at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He is survived by his wife, Eva Ayres; children, Mary and Bobby Bessinger, and Melissa Johnson and fiancé Robert Phillips, all of Leesville; brother, David Ayres of Haughton; sisters, Shirley and James Ferguson of Mansfield, Dorothy and Wayne Slay of Mansfield, and Kay and Gary Bonnette of Coushatta; and grandchildren, Meleah Johnson, Makayla Johnson, Joshua Price and Braiden Bessinger. March 8, 2012 Bobby Jean Clayton Funeral services for Bobby Jean Clayton, 71, of Anacoco will be held on March 9 at Trinity Christian Center, in Forest Hill with Dr. David Remedios officiating. Burial will be held on March 9 at the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Bobby, the daughter of Robert and Ida Brister Hanna, was born Oct. 24, 1940, in Alexandria. She went home to be with the Lord Jesus on March 6, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Hanna and Ida Brister Hanna. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Ray Clayton of Pitkin; son, Buddy Clayton and wife Heather of Moss Bluff; daughters, Pat Clayton-Diaz and husband John of Bedford, Texas, and Debbie Gill and husband Landry of Pitkin; brothers, James "Bo" Hanna of Leesville and Elmer Joe Hanna of Arkansas; sister, Becky Riggs of Oklahoma; nine grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. Oneta Runge Keel Funeral service for Oneta "Runge" Keel, 81, of Rosepine will be held on March 9 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder,with Rev. Roy Lee Johnson and Rev. Dale Keel officiating. Burial will follow in Old Cypress Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mrs. Keel passed away on March 6, 2012. She is survived by son, Hershel E. Keel of Rosepine; three daughters, Jo Ann Mason and husband George, Janie Harrod and husband Gary, both of Rosepine, and Kathleen Wilson, of Pennsylvania; brother, Jerry Mack Runge and wife Ann of Midway; sisters, Sue Martinez and husband Frankie of Grand Prairie, Texas, and Delores Runge of DeRidder; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Cecil E. Keel; granddaughters, Ashley Keel and Angela Harrod Brown; grandson Shandon Harrod and son-in-law, J. R. Wilson. William Darrell "Bill" Smart William Darrell "Bill" Smart, Sr., 92, of Havelock, N.C. died March 5, 2012 at Carolina East Medical Center. Bill was a World War II and Korean veteran. He was a naval aviator and served over 21 years with the Marine Corps retiring as a Major. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one son. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Marjorie; one son, Bill, Jr.; one step son, Steven Koehler; three brothers; four grandchildren; three step grandchildren; one great-grandson and 10 step great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held on March 12 at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church. Paul Greg Tabor Greg Tabor 56, passed away on March 6, 2012 in Leesville. A memorial service celebrating the life of Greg Tabor will be held on March 11, 2012 at Freedom Rest Baptist Church in Burr Ferry with Bros. James Kay and Tri Evans officiating. Greg is survived children, Arthur Terece (Country) Tabor, Andrea Cassandra Osborne, Ashley Nicole Jordan and husband Cannon; grand children Violet Evon Jordan, Vyctoria Liegh Jordan; "special adopted" children, James Milliman, Kaylee Ann Nicole Harris, Nathan Joseph Lee Milliman, Marlee Kay Nicole Milliman, Vanessa Mckie-Lee Pousson, Van Michael Pousson, Stephanie Michelle Moses, Brooke-Lynn Grace Mount, Aiden Michael Bryce Corley, Todd and Shelbe Brown, Rex Logan Brown, Kelbe Nicole Brown; step brothers, Michael Vance, David Vance, Danny Vance; also best friend, love of his life and ex-wife Belinda Tabor; in laws, Sharon and Arthur Rexrode, David Spivey; brothers in law, Mike, Ricky, Shannon and Norman Rexrode; step mother Orlina Tabor and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Greg is preceded in death by parents R.T. and Sue Tabor; sisters, Daisy Vance and Theresa Tabor. March 10, 2012 Joyce Dale Simmons (1951-2012) Funeral services for Joyce Dale Simmons, 60 of Evans will be held on March 11 in the Evans Congregational Methodist Church in Evans. Rev. Melvin Smith and Donnie Lewing will officiate. Burial will follow in the Evans Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Joyce, the daughter of Woodrow and Lillie Alma Smith, was born on May 30, 1951 in DeRidder and was a lifelong resident of the Evans community. She passed away on March 9, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Simmons was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Jerome Simmons. She is survived by her husband, Joe Simmons of Evans; one son, Joel Simmons of Evans; one daughter, J.J. Minion of Evans; two brothers, Marvin Smith and Gene Smith both of Evans; three grandchildren, Caleb Minion, Lillie Minion and Hunter Minion, all of Evans. March 13, 2012 Allie Mae Doyle Funeral services for Mrs. Allie Mae Doyle will be held on March 15 in Freedom Baptist Church in the Plainview Community with Revs. Robert McLane and Jeff James officiating. Interment will follow in Occupy #1 Cemetery in Pitkin under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mrs. Doyle, 84, of Glenmora entered eternal rest on March 12, 2012 in Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Clifford Netherland; one son, John Larry Netherland; her parents, Elton and Edna Jackson and six brothers, Elton Jackson, Jr., Beldon Jackson, John Robert Jackson, James Jackson, Gerald Wayne Jackson and Chris Jackson. Those left to mourn her loss and cherish her memory include her loving husband of 56 years, former Rapides Parish School Board Member, Kenneth Doyle of Glenmora; one son, David C. Netherland and his wife, Judy of Greenwell Springs; two brothers, Murrell Jackson of Simpson and Billy Wayne Jackson of Pineville; one sister, Sue Johnson of Hornbeck; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Marci Ann Sterling Funeral services for Marci Ann Sterling, 22, of Leesville will be held on March 13 at Anacoco First Baptist Church with Rev. D. R. Davis and Rev. Wayne Chance officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Marci was born Feb. 1, 1990, in DeRidder. She passed away on March 11, 2012 in Leesville. Marci is survived by her daughter, Brynlee Saige Kelley; parents, Angie Sterling and Dennis Rector of Leesville, and Mark and Sherrie Sterling of Hornbeck; grandparents, C.W. and Shirley Collins of Leesville, Kennith and Karen Sterling of Leesville, Carmen Love of Anacoco, and Clayton and Reta Rector of Leesville; great-grandparents, Carnie and Estelle Burns of Anacoco; sisters, Lindsey and Justin Goins of Anacoco, and Alli and Micheal Burns of Leesville; and nieces, Abbilee and McKenleigh Dowden, and Aubrie Burns. March 19, 2012 Kathy D. Perkins Cardy Funeral services for Kathy D. "Fat Cat" Perkins Cardy, 54, of Pitkin will be held on March 21 at Marlow Baptist Church with Rev. C.R. Bayham officiating. Burial will follow in the Drake Forks Cemetery in Cravens under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Kathy, the daughter of James Homer Brown and Lorene Perkins, was born Feb. 27, 1958, in Cravens. She passed away on March 18, 2012, in Rusk, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Elvin "Sammy" Lee Perkins and Brian Brown. She is survived by her husband, John Cardy of Fullerton; daughters, Jennifer L. Powers of Kinder and Thelma D. Carroll of Cravens; stepsons, Bobby L. Bloodsworth, Jr., of Hineston and John M. Cardy, Jr., of DeQuincy; stepdaughters, Marsha Kaye Bloodsworth of Clinton, Okla., Anna Wedgeworth of Merryville and Bridgette Jackson of DeRidder; brothers, Mitchell Dwayne Perkins of DeRidder and Bertis Brown of Pitkin; sisters, Eleanor Moore of Ottis, Rita Dixon of Pitkin, Patricia Accettella of Pollock, Charlotte Thompson of Leesville, Shirley Bloodsworth of Hineston, Jeannie Boudreaux of Texas City, Texas, Michelle Merchant of Hineston and Sally Brown of Oakdale; 17 grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. Mary Lafayette Faye Hunter Toon Mary Lafayette (Faye) Hunter Toon, went to be with the Lord on March, 19, 2012. Faye Hunter Toon was born Nov. 15, 1917, in Anacoco to William LaFayette and Mary Delilah Goins Hunter. She was predeceased by her parents; one son, Lafayette Toon; a great-granddaughter, Lindsey LeAnn Baker Paxton and her husband, Thad Toon. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Jo Ann and Glenn Green of Longview, Texas; sons and daughters-in- law, David and Linda Toon of Longview, Texas, Michael and Michelle Toon of Waco, Texas, and Randy and Gaile Toon of Kilgore, Texas; nine grandchildren and several great- grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be on March 21 at Trinity Baptist Church in Lakeport, Texas. Interment will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens on Harrison Road in Longview. March 20, 2012 Donald Samuel Goodwin Funeral services for Donald Samuel Goodwin, 73, of Hicks, will be held at noon on March 20 at Laurel Hill Baptist Church in LaCamp with Revs. Sherman Busby and Dale Poe officiating. Burial will follow in the Laurel Hill Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Goodwin, the son of Neal Franklin and Cassie Kirkpatrick Goodwin, was born July 29, 1938. He passed away on March 17, 2012, at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lucy Goodwin; four sons, James Goodwin of Marksville, Norman Goodwin and his wife, Mimi, of Hicks, Phillip Goodwin and his wife, Dicey, of Pitkin, and Terry Goodwin of Hicks. He is also survived by six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one sister, Melba Maddox of Hicks. Mr. Goodwin was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Terry Wayne Goodwin; a sister, Mavis Martin and a brother, Frank Goodwin. Henry Owens Harvey Henry Owens "Sottie" Harvey, 77, of Evans passed from this life on March 17, 2012 in Lake Charles. Sottie was born on Oct. 7, 1934, to Russell and Gertrude Owens Harvey in DeRidder. He was drafted into the Army of the United States with the 4th Armored Division, Fort Hood, Texas, April 25, 1957. Sottie married Wesley Ann LaFleur on July 16, 1957. He continued serving in the Army until April 14, 1959. He was called back to active duty on Oct. 26, 1961 and was honorably discharged on May 31, 1963. Sottie is survived by his wife of 54 years, Wesley Ann "Papoose" Harvey of Evans; sons, John Russell "Kenny" Harvey, James Patrick Harvey and wife Nikki, and Michael Owens Harvey and wife Rocky, all of Evans; daughter, Leslie Ann Choat and husband Kevin of Rosepine; brother, John Harvey and wife Patricia and sister-in-law, Joyce Harvey, all of Evans; grandchildren, Mavrick Cole Harvey Sr., Chase Breaux Harvey, Elizabeth Marie Froemming, James Russell Froemming, Katie Nichole Harvey and Harlie Ann Harvey; great-grandchild, Mavrick Cole Harvey Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Gertrude Harvey; brothers, Russell Harvey Jr., of Lake Charles and Daniel Harvey of Evans; and sisters, Mammie Loftin and Melonee Allardyce, also of Evans. Funeral services will be held on March 21 at the church. Burial will follow in the Hinson Cemetery; Bro. Melvin Smith, Bob Allardyce and Bro. Gary Glidewell will officiate. James Wilmer Nash Funeral services for James Wilmer Nash, 64, of Evans will be held on March 22 at Burr Ferry Pentecostal Church in Burr Ferry. Burial will follow in the Burr Ferry Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. James, the son of Gilmer and Lillian Farmer Nash, was born on Sept. 21, 1947, in Leesville. He passed away on March 19, 2012 at the Rosepine Retirement and Rehabilitation Center in Rosepine. He was preceded in death by his parents Gilmer Nash and Lillian Nash. He is survived by son, Colter James Nash and Christina of Burr Ferry; daughters, Crystal Gail Nash of New Llano and Cayla Nicole Nash of New Llano; sisters, Aletha Ensinger and husband Alvin of Florien, Alta Rose McInnis and husband Willard of Anacoco, Anna Ennenbach of Leesville, and Anita Cryer and husband Marvin of Cottonwood; and two grandchildren, Hunter Nash and Tyler Nash. March 21, 2012 Albert E. Kelly Memorial services for Albert E. Kelly, Jr, 53, of Leesville will be held on March 18 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Arrangements are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Albert, the son of Albert Kelly Sr., and Norma Flora was born on Feb. 9, 1960, in Ft. Belvoir, Va. He passed away on March 13, in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Sr., and Norma Flora and grandparents. Albert is survived by his brother, David Kelly of Leesville; sisters, Linda Conner and Jimmy John of Leavenworth, Kansas, Rosemary Durman and Kenneth of Colorado Springs, Colo. and nephews Dylan and Daniel Durman. March 24, 2012 Jim Killian (1942-2012) Funeral services for Jim Killian, 69, of Hornbeck will be held on March 24 at the Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel in Many with Rev. Lewis Slaughter and Rev. Chad Rhodes officiating. Burial will follow in the Plainview Cemetery in Hornbeck. Jim Killian was born on Dec. 25, 1942 in Fort Worth, Texas. He passed away on March 22, 2012 at Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Killian and Marguirte Byrd; two sisters, Betty Lewis and Margaret Killian and one brother, Huey Killian. He is survived by his wife, Janis Killian of Hornbeck; one daughter, Belinda Strickland and husband Barry of Hornbeck; one son, Kevin Killian and wife Tandy of Hornbeck; two brothers, Joe Killian and wife Fayrene of Ringold and David Killian and wife Sally of Heflin; beloved friend, Allen Sepulvado; six grandchildren; two great- grandchildren. Alice Pierzchalski McShane (1929-2012) Funeral services for Alice Pierzchalski McShane, 82, of Leesville will be held on March 26 at Saint Michael The Archangel Catholic Church with Father Kenneth Michiels officiating. Burial will follow in the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Alice, the daughter of Alexander and Anastia Bogielczyk Pierzchalski, was born on June 23, 1929, in Chicago. She passed away on March 21, 2012, in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles "Mac" McShane, retired sergeant major; and two brothers. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara McShane Stainback and husband Mike of Leesville, and Susan McShane Edwards and husband, Jeff of Leesville; son, Michael K. McShane and wife Valli of Houston and grandchildren, Corinne Barnickel Jorgenson and husband, Adam of Austin, Texas, Justin Allan Edwards of Lake Charles, Lauren Marie Edwards of Ruston, and Erin Michael McShane of Houston. Orvin Donald Nichols Funeral services for Mr. Orvin Donald Nichols will be held on March 26 in the Big Hammock Baptist Church in Leander. Burial will follow in the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Orvin Donald Nichols, 72, passed away on March 23, 2012 after a brief illness. Mr. Nichols spent a career in the United States Air Force. Mr. Nichols was born in 1939 in Glenmora to Oscar and Delia Goleman Nichols. He is survived by his wife, Dottie Carol Nichols of Leesville; brother, Oren Nichols of Houston; daughters, Sandra Phagan of Vivian, Molora Vadnais of Santa Barbara, Calif. and Naomi Free of Shreveport; son, David Nichols of Shreveport; stepdaughters, Rhonda Douglas of Taylor,Texas and Charlotte Bradford of Dallas; and stepson, George Bradford of Plano, Texas. Mr. Nichols had nine grandchildren and two great- grandchildren, each of whom he taught to kayak and fish. He is preceded in death by his mother and father; brothers, Gethren and Grady Nichols; and his first wife Kala Smith Nichols. Henry Aaron Shoults Henry Aaron Shoults, 76, of DeQuincy, passed away on March 23, 2012 in a local hospital. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 56 years, Mary Erwin Shoults of DeQuincy; sons, William Shoults and wife Joan of Gillette, Wyo., David Shoults and wife Karen of Polk, Ark., Ronald Shoults and wife Beckie of Porter, Texas, and Jason Shoults of DeQuincy; daughter, Alicia Anthony and partner Suzanne Hogan of Grand Lake; brother, John Shoults and wife Pat of Westlake; 11 grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Jennie Shoults; brother, Jack Shoults and sister, Beth Hunt. His service will be on March 27 at Hixson Snider Funeral Home in DeQuincy. Interment will be at Beech Grove Methodist Cemetery in Anacoco. March 26, 2012 Irma Jennifer Jacobs (1915-2012) Irma Jennifer Jacobs was born Feb. 9, 1915 to Eli and Julie (Sepulvado) Leoni. Following a long and painful journey, Irma went to join her Lord and God, Jesus Christ, on March 25, 2012. Funeral services will be handled by Hixson Funeral Home. A rosary and visitation will start on March 27. Her funeral mass will be on March 27 at St. Margaret's Catholic Church. Burial will be held at 3 p.m. at the Leesville Cemetery. Irma is survived by her two daughters, Shirley (Ken) Magee and Patricia (Dan) Hurst. Irma has eight grandchildren, Mike (Kim) Magee, Louis (Lisa) Magee, Paul (Angie) Magee, Theresa (Keith) Gordan, Julie Davidson, Mark (Carie) Roy, Terry (Joan) Roy and Greg Roy. She has 25 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great- grandchildren; two special nieces, Mary Harding and Frances Moss and a nephew Gerry Woodall. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin W. Jacobs and a grandson, Gregory Jacob Roy. March 27, 2012 Sharon A Greer It is with deep regret and sadness that we announce the death of our wife, mother, sister, and friend. Sharon A. Greer, 70, of Leesville passed away on March 25, 2012, in Rapides Regional Hospital, Alexandria. She was born in Muskogee, Okla., to Melva and Leonard Anderson. Sharon is survived by her husband of 49 years, Paul L. Greer. Her two children, Lane Greer (married to Angie) and Lisa Ely (both of Leesville), will miss her dearly. "Nana" also leaves behind five grandchildren to cherish her memory, Corey Costa (married to Heather) from LaCamp, Elane Cochran (married to Doug) from Texarkana, Texas, Julianne Ely, Lucas Greer, and Jenna Ely from Leesville. She is also survived by one great-grandchild, Kylie Costa. Her brother, Mike Anderson (married to Alice) from New Hampton, N.H., will also mourn the loss. Sharon is preceded in death by her mother and father. Services will be held on March 28 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home with Father Clemente Mauricio officiating. Graveside services will be held on March at the Cane Cemetery, Hallsville, Texas. March 29, 2012 Riley Wilson "Dub" Bailey Funeral services for Riley Wilson "Dub" Bailey, 84, of Leesville will be held on March 31 at Hicks First United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Greg Mortensen and Rev. Randy Harper officiating. Burial will follow in the Ebenezer Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Riley, the son of George Wilson and Bessie Mae Smith Bailey, was born on Aug. 17, 1927, in Vernon Parish. He passed away on March 28 at his daughter's residence in Elmer. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Rose Mary Bailey of Leesville; son, James Wilson Bailey of Leesville; daughters, Mary Ann Newcomb of Boyce and Sabrinia Cedars of Elmer; brother, Wilford Bailey of Mississippi; eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Alma Smith Johnson Funeral services for Alma Smith Johnson, 89, of Evans will be held on March 31 at Oak Grove Congregational Methodist Church in Evans with Rev. Melvin Smith and Rev. George Jeane officiating. Burial will follow in the Smith Family Cemetery in Evans under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Alma was born on May 15, 1922, in Evans. She passed away on March 27, 2012, at her home in Evans. She married the love of her life, O.G. "Buddie" Johnson, and they settled and raised their family in the Houston area. After 70 years of marriage, she was widowed in 2009. She was preceded in death by husband, O.G. "Buddie" Johnson; daughters, Carolyn Peppard and Joan Carroll; grandson, Charles Peppard, and five siblings. She is survived by her son, Johnnie R. and wife Donna Johnson of Spring, Texas; brother, Norris Smith of Evans; sister, Blanche Reynolds of Houma; five grandchildren, Tracie Peppard, Kimberley Hayes, Christopher Johnson, Karen Kashyap and John David Johnson; and three great-grandchildren, Kylie Hayes, Hunter Hayes and Lorien Johnson. March 31, 2012 Bonnie Sue Owers Bonnie Owers, 56, a life long resident of Leesville, passed away March 29, 2012 in LSU-Shreveport. Funeral services will be held on April 2 at Oak Forest Baptist Church in Leesville. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Heritage Rowe Funeral Home. Survivors to cherish her memories include her father, Tafford Doyle; sons, William Murry Johnson and Cory E. Johnson; daughter, Vicky Sue Witt and husband Michael; brothers, Jimmy Doyle and wife Janice, abd Johnny Ray Doyle and wife Lesa; sisters, Connie Ruth Hunt and husband Glen, and Dorothy J. Denniston; nine grandchildren; two great- grandchildren. April 3, 2012 Robert Alvis Poteat Funeral services for Robert Alvis Poteat, 66, of New Llano will be held on April 5 at East Leesville Baptist Church with Rev. Les Comeaux and Rev. Chris Welch officiating. Burial will follow in the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. On March, 30, 2012, God called Brother Robert Alvis Poteat home. Robert was born to the late Robert and Maggie Bell Watts Poteat on June 30, 1945, in Durham, N.C. He joined the U.S. Army on Dec. 1, 1970 and later left his home of North Carolina. While in San Antonio, Texas, he met the love of his life, Linda Anderson. They were married on May 4, 1974 in El Paso, Texas. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 37 years, Linda Anderson Poteat; son, Darryl Poteat and daughters, Sherry Poteat, Belinda (Antonio) Poteat, Cindy Poteat, all of Hillsborough, N.C., and Donita Poteat and Lesley Poteat (Andre) of New Llano; brother, Spencer L. (Wilma) Poteat; sister, Lela Poteat (Fred) Dantzler; nine grandchildren, Frederick (Char-Norie), Dominic (Lauren), Tamika, Erica, Rahkeem, Danika, Destiny, Keyana, and DeAndre; two great-grandchildren, DeAndre and Lailah; three aunts, Nora F. Poteat, Sarah Battle and Vera Watts; three nieces; four nephews, and a host of many other friends and family. Robert had an extended family of close friends. His "adopted" daughter, Pamela Smith; sisters, Sandra Babineaux, Charlotte Cooper, Beverly Adanandus, Sunday Jackson and Pat Guest; and brothers, Charles Babineaux, Leo Dansby, Robert Brooks, Dream Caston, James Crane, Hillary Guest and William Wilks. April 5, 2012 Gloria Joan Kathey Gloria Joan Kathey returned to the arms of her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on April 3, her birthday. Born in Albuquerque, N.M. in 1934 to Clarence Donovan and Rella Mae Erickson, Joan grew up in Shreveport and began studying dance as a young child. She met her future husband, Kamal Kathey, at Cresswell Elementary School. They were sweethearts at Byrd High School and were married in the Navy Chapel at the Washington Navy Yard in October 1953. Their first son, Kevin, was born a year later, and their sons Shawn, Scott, and Brett followed over the next 14 years. Joan is survived by her husband, four sons, and seven grandchildren. Services will be held on April 6 at the Family Worship Center, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Clayton George Stephens Funeral services for Clayton "George" Stephens, 64, of Leesville will be held on April 7 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. David Reddout officiating, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. George, the son of George D. and Bonnie Lemmond Stephens, was born Nov. 12, 1947, in Orange, Texas. He passed away on April 4, 2012, in Leesville. He is survived by sons, Corry Stephens and Jeremy Stephens, both of Aurora, Colo.; brother, Jim Stephens of League City, Texas; sisters, Mary Thomas of Forney, Texas and Kay Lines of Princeston. April 7, 2012 Cathie Sue Ponder McGary (1952-2012) A memorial serivce honoring the life of Cathie Sue Ponder McGary, 60, of Hornbeck was held on April 7 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Many with Rev. Alan Fitts officiating. Cathie was born on March 14, 1952 in Texarkana, Ark. She entered into rest after a courageous battle with cancer on April 4, 2012 in Hornbeck. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Ponder and mother-in-law Morine McGary. She is survived by her husband, Dick McGary; mother, Mary Fleming; stepfather, L.J. Fleming; son, Scott McGary and wife Holly Clark; daughters, Jennifer Forrester and husband Sid Harris, Janice Berg and husband Hans, and Stacey Brandon and husband Curt; sisters, Vicky McPherson and husband Ronny, and Penny Pearce and husband Eric; brother, Steve Ponder and wife Kathy; grandchildren, Cameron McGary, Roxanne Brandon, Jaci Chambers, Ralston Brandon, Dustin Clark, Megan Harris, Jack Harris, Chris Brandon. Peter William Smith (1943-2012) Funeral services for Peter William Smith, 68, of Anacoco will be held on April 11 at Hornbeck United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Steve Lora officiating and under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Peter, the son of William Albert and Lily May Arnold Smith was born May 11, 1943, in England. He passed away on April 5, 2012, at his residence in Anacoco. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Pat and grandchild, Lily Ryan. He is survived by his wife, Melissa Smith of Anacoco; children, Steven Smith, Phillip Smith and Robert Ryan, all of England, Brittany Clark of Leesville, and Johnathan Ritter of Hicks; two sisters, Pam and Phyllis of England; mother-in-law, Veda Knotts of Pitkin; grandchildren, Hollie Smith, Ellie Smith, Abby Harding, Mitchell Ryan, Zoe Lisney and David Lisney. April 10, 2012 Lucille Denbo (1923-2012) A memorial service for Lucille Denbo will be held on April 13 at Grace Presbyterian Church, located at 4900 Jackson Street in Alexandria. Lucille "Cille" Bridges Denbo, 88, went home to her Lord on March 7, 2012. Born on September 27, 1923 in Fullerton, Cille lived in Leesville, Baton Rouge and Alexandria. Cille is survived by her children, R. Thomas Denbo, Jr; Mary D. Lynn and Nancy D. Iwamoto; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, plus one to be born this year. Agnes Meaux Dye (1922-2012) Agnes Meaux Dye was born on June 22, 1922 in Cossinade, the daughter of Theonis and Elisa Trahan Meaux. She passed away peacefully on April 9, 2012 at the home of her son and daughter- in-law, Pat and Liz Dye, in Galveston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Clarence V. Dye; her son, Bobby Dye and her grandson, Patrick Ryan Dye. She is survived by three sons, Roddy Dye and wife Nell of Opelousas, Pat Dye and wife Liz of Galveston, Texas, Timmy Dye of Leesville and daughter-in-law, Sharon "Doubie" Dye of Red Level, Ala. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren, Bobby Dye, Jr., Elisa Dye Edson, Ben Dye, Andy Dye, Alayna Dye, Lauren Dye, Heather Manary, Dana Chadwick, Seth Dye, Sarah Dye, Tye Dye, Sierra Dye and eight great-grandchildren, Trae Bowen Dye, Sara Grace Dye, Emily Edson, Ethan Edson, Brianna Chadwick, Landon Chadwick, Brady Chadwick, and Avery Manary. Visitation will be held on April 11 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Visitation will also be held on April 12 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kaplan, followed by a funeral mass officiated by Father Gary Schexnayder and interment at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral of Leesville. April 14, 2012 Billy Jean "Ricky" Richards Jr. Billie "Ricky" Jean Richards Jr., 58, of Hooks, Texas, passed from this life on March 23, 2012, in Merryville. Ricky is survived by his son, Jeremy Richards; daughter-in-law, Jolie Hebert; two grand-daughters, Evelyn and Sylvia; brother, David Colon; sister-in-law, Debra Richards; nephew, Hank Richards and nieces, Jessica Richards and Tammie Fowlkes. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Gilbert; brother, Rusty Richards and sister, Tammie Corll. April 17, 2012 Sallye I. Allbritton (1917-2012) Funeral services for Sallye I. Allbritton, 94, of Leesville will be held on April 18 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Jeremy Blocker officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Forest Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Sallye, the daughter of John and Emily Sigler Scarber was born on Oct. 27, 1917, in Sugartown. She passed away on April 14, 2012, in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everette Allbritton. She is survived by her sons, Paul and Jackie Allbritton, and James and Gloria Allbritton, all of Leesville; daughters, Dona and Joe Turberg of Arizona, Margaret and David Crosby of Texas, and Emily and Bob Lopes of Arizona; 12 grandchildren; 19 great- grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Clyde Nolan Dodson Jr. Clyde Nolan Dodson Jr., 83, passed away on April 13, 2012 at Tuscany Village after a long and fruitful life. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde N. Dodson Sr.; his mother, Mable Chandler Dodson; his sister, Harriet Dodson Brashear; his first wife, Ettavee Fontenot Dodson and a son, Clyde N. Dodson III. Survivors include his estranged wife, Shirley C. Dodson of Alexandria; four sons, Randy S. Dodson of Houston, Andrew N. Dodson of Pearland, Texas, Matthew B. Dodson of Natchitoches and Jon C. Dodson of Houston, Texas; three stepchildren, Michael W. Behan of Hornbeck, Denise R. Ransbottom-Harvey of DeRidder and Karen M. Weathers of Gonzales, Texas; 12 grandchildren. Mr. Dodson was a native of Cameron, Texas where he grew up, but had lived in Anacoco for many years. He was a retired Army officer who served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The funeral service will be held on April 19 at Clayton Funeral Home with Pastor Keith Anderson of Pearland New Harvest Christian Fellowship Church officiating. Burial will follow at Houston National Cemetery at 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive in Houston. Earnest Alton Fox (1941-2012) Funeral services for Earnest Alton "Al" Fox, 70, of Leesville will be held on April 19 at the First United Pentecostal Church in Leesville with Bro. Mark Christian officiating. Burial will follow in the Canaan Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Earnest was born Aug. 3, 1941, in Anacoco. He passed away on April 15, 2012, in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Viola Morris, Nellie Thompson, Vera Self and Beatrice Fox. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Elaine M. Fox of Leesville; sons, David Fox of Leesville and Wayne Fox of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; stepdaughter, Lisa Whitehurst of Leesville; siblings, Varnie Mae Harralson of Anacoco, Vonnie Kay of Leesville, Horace Elton Fox of Pasadena, Texas and Edith Mitchell of Leesville; grandchildren, Jacqualyn Fox, Beth Fox, Jonathan Fox, Shayna Fox, Trevor Fox, Ryan Whitehurst, Shay- Leigh Whitehurst and Marlee Whitehurst; and great-grandchildren, Jaydin Fox Linhart and Emily Fox. Donis "Granny" Gordy Donis "Granny" Gordy, 103, of Cody, Wyo., died peacefully on April 11, 2012 at Powell Valley Care Center in Powell, Wyo. Gordy was born in Brookhaven, Miss. but lived in Simpson and Vernon Parish for a significant portion of her life. She is survived by her daughters, Edyth Nell Murry, of Westlake; Janis Holder, of Cody, Wyo. and Norita Helton, of Slagle; brother, Roy Berry, of Texas; 10 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Gordy; brothers, Harold Berry and J.M. Berry; and sisters, Vivian Waskom, Bertress Stewart and Demple Lawrence. Burial will follow in the Welcome Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Roseann Perrone Smith Memorial services for Mrs. Roseann Perrone Smith will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Smith, 64 passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2012, in Leesville. She is survived by two sons, Joseph "Joey" Covello, Jr. of Leesville and Dominick Covello and wife Angela of Leesville; two sisters, Janet Nardello of Plantation, Fla. and Joann Claypoole of Mt. Dora, Fla.; and three grandchildren, Wesley, Megan and Dylan Balford. Ruby Smith Funeral services for Ruby Smith, 80, of Anacoco will be held on April 19 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Gil Arthur officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Ruby, the daughter of W.R. and Cora May McKeithen Childers, was born on June 16, 1931, in Fondale. She passed away on April 16, in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband J.L. "Red" Smith and son, J.L. Smith, Jr. She is survived by her sons, Charles Wayne Smith of New Bedford, Mass. and Sherman David Smith of Annapolis, Md,; daughters, Linda Sue Williamson of Westlake and Fredia Smith Nelson of Anacoco; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. April 19, 2012 Voline "Vo" Broyles (1942-2012) Funeral services for Voline "Vo" Broyles, 69, of Leesville will be held on April 23 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Cooper Cemetery in Pickering under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Voline, the daughter of Christopher C. and Sadie Thomas, was born Dec. 27, 1942, in Verda, Ky. She passed away on April 14, in Spokane, Wash. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Bobby Thomas and Pinton Thomas; and sister, Mildred Osborne. She is survived by her children, Deborah Kay Trevino of Louisville, Ky., Earl Broyles Jr. of Shreveport, Christopher Broyles Sr. of Leesville and Charles Broyles of Spokane Valley, Wash.; brothers, E. J. Thomas of Lawton, Okla., Tommy Thomas of Dayton, Ohio and Gary Wayne Thomas of Ringgold, Ga.; sister, Zelma Hogston of Ohio and grandchildren, Tabatha Broyles of Leesville, Christopher Broyles Jr. of Leesville and Amiya Broyles of Spokane, Wash. April 20, 2012 Saundra L. Brumley (1942-2012) Saundra L. Brumley, 69, of Leesville went to be with the Lord on April 19. She was born in Leesville on the 17th day of September, 1942, to Lucas Wilson and Nina Marie Parker Wilson. Saundra is a lifelong resident of Vernon Parish and was of the Baptist faith. Saundra is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Brumley, and parents, Lucas and Nina Wilson. Saundra is survived by daughters, Debra (Tuffy) O'Neal and husband William Bennett O'Neal of Leesville, Donna Liss and husband Charlie Liss of League City, TX; brother, Lucas Dale Wilson and wife Betty of Leesville; sisters, Ramona Vinson of Leesville and Doris Brumley of Leesville; grandchildren, Charles Cushing, Cody O'Neal, Shelby Liss and Braeden Liss and great- grandchild, Landon Lee Cushing (Stinker Man). Services will be held on April 22 at the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Travis Murray will be officiating. Burial will follow in Stephens Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. April 24, 2012 Betty Ko Rosen (1943-2012) Betty Ko Rosen, of New Llano went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2012. Betty was born in Seoul, Korea on the April 18, 1943, to Jean Soup Ko and Kum Koyi San of Seoul, Korea. Betty is preceded in death by her loving husband, Ira Rosen; parents, Jean Soup Ko and Kum Koyi San of Korea; brother, Kwang Ju Ko of Korea and sister, You Ok Ko of Chicago. Betty is survived by her sister, Bobbie Clady and husband, John, of Leesville; sons, Allan Rosen of New Llano, and Joe Rosen and wife, Lisa, of New Llano; and grandchildren, Alyssa and Jaselle Rosen. Services will be held on April 27 at Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville. Pastor June Song will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. May 1, 2012 Jo Ellen Johnson Wake and homegoing services for Jo Ellen Johnson will be on April 30, and her service will be held on May 1, 2012 in the Lone Star Pentecostal Church with the Revs. Calvin Robinson, Ernie Johnson, and Ronnie Perkins officiating. Committal services will follow in the Elisha Memorial Cemetery under the guidance of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. On April 28, wrapped in the arms of her husband and children, Momma left this life and began eternity with Jesus, her Master and Savior. She was born on March 3, 1942 to the parents of J.N. "Buster" Brodnax and Ola Golemon Brodnax who precede her in death. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Albert Brodnax. On Dec. 22, 1962 she married the love of her life Jack C. Johnson. For 50 years, they have tenderly loved and taken care of each other. To this marriage they were blessed with son, Jack Johnson, Jr. and wife Penny; daughter, Jodi Wells and husband James, and son Jamie Johnson; two sisters, Kathaleen Williamson and Clara Lewing. She has five grandchildren, Logan Wells, Caleb Johnson, Wade Wells, Cameron and Rachael Johnson. May 2, 2012 Billy Darron Doherty Funeral services for Billy Darron Doherty, 58, of Simpson will be held on May 4 at Simpson Baptist Church with Rev. Jeremy Blocker officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Island Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Billy, the son of Henry Ward and Frances Lorraine Ogle Doherty, was born on Feb. 7, 1954, in Pineville. He passed away on May 1, 2012 at his residence in Simpson. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Gary Doherty. He is survived by his wife of 37 1/2 years, Sandra Doherty of Simpson; sons, Steven and wife Crystal Doherty of Houston, Travis and wife Meagan Doherty of Oklahoma, and Billy and Lori Doherty of Katy, Texas; brothers, Louis Doherty of Huxley, Texas, Rodney Doherty of Houston and Robert Keith Doherty of Simpson; sisters, Doris George of Flatwoods, Sarah George of Texas, Bobbie Jeane Merchant of LaCamp, Carolyn Rodgers of Texas, Bernice Lumus of Beaumont, Texas and Mary Ellen Powell of Simpson; and six grandchildren. May 7, 2012 Josephine Berber Davis Josephine Berber Davis 83, of Lake Charles went to be with the Lord on May 5, 2012. Josephine was born in Vernon Parish on Dec. 10, 1928, to Henry Pink Barber and Mary Williams Barber of Vernon Parish. Josephine is preceded in death by her husband, Harley L. Davis; parents, Henry Pink Barber and Mary Williams Barber; daughter, Denise Davis; grandson, David Davis and great- granddaughter, Blair Alyse Davis. Josephine is survived by her sons, Donald Davis and wife, Shirley, of Houston, Darwin Davis and wife, Ginger, of Lafayette and Dennis Davis and wife, Veva, of Moss Bluff; sister, Norma Bean of Orange, Texas; 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Father Kenneth Michiels officiated. Services were under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. May 9, 2012 Madeline Carol Jackson Madeline Carol Jackson,74, of Ragley passed away on May 6, 2012 in a local hospital. She was born in Kurthwood to Needom and Millie Rachal. Survivors include her husband, Tommy Jackson of Ragley; daughters, Belinda Jackson Breaux of Breaux Bridge and Deanna Jackson Yancy and husband Paul of Morganza; brother, Dwight Rachal of Anacoco; sister, Agnes Garsee of Natchitoches; five grandchildren: Shannon McCain, Misty Breaux, Laura Johnson, Lindsey Guidry and Erin Havens; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceeded in death by her parents; her brothers, William Rachal, James Rachal, Thomas Rachal and sister Geraldine McLain. Her funeral service will be on May 8 at Hixson Funeral Home in Moss Bluff. Graveside services will be held on May 8 at the Walnut Hill Cemetery in Slagle. Henry Cain Rogers Henry Cain Rogers was born on Dec. 9, 1939 in DeRidder to Cecil Audy and Evelyn Loretta Jeane Rogers. Henry, 72, went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2012 at Good Shepard Hospital in Longview, Texas. Henry fought an amazing battle over a 10 year period with numerous illnesses and is now at peace and no longer in pain. Memorial services for Henry will be held on May 10 at The Ministry, located in Longview, Texas, and on May 11 at the First Baptist Church of Rosepine. Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil Audy and Evelyn Loretta Rogers; brother, William Frederick Rogers and his darling daughter, Loretta Rogers Armand, whose death he never got over. Henry is survived by his wife of 48 years Claytonia Lavon Wise Rogers and siblings, Cecil Audy Rogers Jr., Joseph Edward Rogers, and Anna Sue Rogers Myers. He is also survived by seven of his eight children, Vertie Kathleen Benson, Henry Cain Rogers Jr. and wife Ronda, Rosa Lea Calhoun, and husband Robbie, Wesley Adam Rogers, Blanche Elizabeth Akana and husband Jason, Brenda Sue Gobert and husband Brian, Alexis Kelly Beard and husband Chris and our brother by heart Ira J Carl. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren, Danny Lee Schnell Jr. and wife Emily, Brianne Elizabeth Schnell, Matthew Christopher Schnell, Jessica Jean Rogers, Victoria Belle Rogers, Henry Cain Rogers III, Nikki Marie Leinbach, Parker Alexander Rogers, Elizabeth Rogers, James Edward Armand, Harvey Booth Moton, Margaret Kay-Alana Calhoun, Lairen Lea Calhoun, Nohea Luke Akana, Liloa Caden Akana, Shelby Paige Gobert, Sierra Brianne Gobert, Scarlett Sophia Gobert, John Henry Gobert, Kristin LeAnn Beard, Emily Danielle Beard, Samantha Jo'Ann Beard, Amber Nicole Beard. His great grandchildren: Cassandra Elizabeth Schnell and Alyssa Nicole Schnell. Doris Janella Rowe Doris Janella Brown Rowe, 76 of Hornbeck passed away on May 6, 2012 in Leesville. Services celebrating the life of Doris Rowe will be held on May 9 at Grace Assembly Church in Hornbeck with Revs. Melvin Hatten and James Langston officiating. Burial will follow in Prewitts Chapel Cemetery of Hornbeck, under the direction of Heritage Rowe Funeral Home Leesville. Survivors include two daughters, Doris Lynn Grimes and husband Doss, of Florien; and Johni Young of Hornbeck; nine grandchildren, Richard Rogers and wife Charlotte, Christy Rogers Buxton, Jodi Welch and husband George; Jami Rogers; Melinda Cardenas Owens, Amanda Cardenas-Odom and husband Andrew, Jeremy Rowe and wife Shannon and Eva Rowe and David Grimes. She is also survived by 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by her sisters, Joyce Barnes and husband Mac, and Evon Moore and husband John. She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years. Walter (Bob) Rowe; sons, Robert (Bobby) Rogers and James (Jimmy) Rowe; daughter in law, Linda Rowe; brothers, J.W. (Dub) and Dalton Brown; sisters, Avis Koonce and Beatrice Brown; and parents, Elmer and Mamie Brown. May 15, 2012 Bro. Clarence Vincent "C.V." Chance (1933-2012) Funeral services for Bro. C.V. Chance of Florien will be held at on May 16 at Union Baptist Church in Florien with Bro. Erbie Barber and Bro. Wayne Chance officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Cemetery in Florien under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. He was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in the Korean Conflict. Bro. Chance, the son of the late Truitt Vincent and Myrtle Hennigan Chance, was born on Oct. 16, 1933, in Florien, and passed away at the Sabine Retirement and Rehabilitation Center on May 13, 2012. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nelda Royal Chance and second wife, Verna Faye Brown Chance; son, Joe Chance; two brothers, Hoyet Chance and Bobby Chance; one sister, Chiwee Chance and a grandson, Steven Jett. He is survived by his sons, Eddy Chance of Austin, Texas and Bobby Chance of Spring, Texas; four daughters, Collene Hilton and husband Dewayne of Anacoco, Pam Johnson and husband Gary of Montgomery; Sam Chance of McKinney, Texas and Sharolette Jett Henson of Hornbeck; sister, Carolyn Ann Chance of Springhill; brother, Mickey Chance of Shreveport; daughter-in-law, Jonni Chance of Pendleton, Texas; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. George Allen Manning George Allen Manning, 71, of DeRidder, passed away on May 13, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Keitha Donnelly Manning; daughter, Tamara Manning Anderson and husband Bill; grandchildren, Lauren and Kaitlin Anderson; mother, Billy Ruth Hodge Manning; brother, Robert Manning and wife Sheila; one nephew and four nieces. He is preceded in death by his father, George A. Manning. Services will be held on May 17 at the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder. Burial will follow at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder. Daniel Perkins (1920-2012) Mr. Daniel Perkins 92, of New Llano went to be with the Lord on May 13, 2012. Mr. Perkins was born in Pickering on March 29, 1920, to Louis Daniel Perkins and Laura Elizabeth Walker Perkins. Mr. Perkins is preceded in death by his parents, Louis Daniel Perkins and Laura Elizabeth Walker Perkins; brothers, Thomas, Robert and Samuel; sister, Mary Ethel Ordway; and son- in-law, David Coburn. Mr. Perkins is survived by his wife Mickie Davis Perkins; daughters, Gloria Gahimer and husband, Ralph, of Leesville, and Mary Ann Coburn of Leesville; son, Danny Joe Perkins and wife, Glenda, of Leesville; eight grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Services will be held on May 16 at the First United Pentecostal Church in Leesville with Rev. John Burns, Rev. M.C. Green and Rev. Frank Hornsby and Bro. Glaze officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Island Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Geraldine Swiderski (1932-2012) Geraldine Swiderski 79, of New Llano, went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2012. Geraldine was born in Arkansas on Dec. 9, 1932, to Homer Flemens and Bertha Draper Flemens of Arkansas. Geraldine is preceded in death by her husband, John R. Swiderski; parents, Homer Flemens and Bertha Draper Flemens; son, Ralph Dennis Swiderski; brother, Arnold Flemens; and grandchildren, John Mawae and Michael Gillet. Geraldine is survived by her daughters, Linda Mawae and husband, David, of New Llano, and Carol Lewis and husband, Aaron, of Cloverdale, Ore.; sisters, Jordean Steale of Longview, Wash. and Sharon Manley of Castle Rock, Wash.; grandchildren, Christine Gillet, Tori Gillet, Kevin Mawae, Scott Mawae and Mark Mawae; and great- grandchildren, Cierra, Michael, Cody, Megan, Jonah, Kirkland, Abigail, Nathan, JoAnna and Macy. Services and burial pending at Steele Chapel in Longview, Wash. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, LA. May 19, 2012 Raymond Willie Crager Funeral services for Raymond Willie Crager, 84, of Leesville will be held on May 22 at Sunny Hill Baptist Church in Kurthwood, with Rev. Millard Monk and Rev. E.J. Bradshaw officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Raymond, the son of Joseph Daniel and Lula Weeks Crager, was born March 11, 1928 in Alco. He passed away on May, 18, 2012 in the Byrd Regional Medical Center in Leesville. Mr. Crager served 20 years in the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Billie Crager; one brother, J.D. Crager and a stepson, Kevin Martin. He is survived by his wife of over 20 years, Lawanda Crager of Leesville; one son and daugter-in-law, Doyle and Alvinette Crager of Westlake; two stepchildren, Diane and Michael Young of Leesville, and Durwin and Jill Martin of Hutton; one brother, Leroy and Mildred Crager of Garden City, Ga.; two grandchildren, Angela and Shawn Corkran, and Rebekah and Ray Blalock; three great-grandchildren; 10 stepgrandchildren, and 11 great-step-grandchildren. Avis Smith Spurgeon (1914-2012) Avis Smith Spurgeon, born on Aug. 6, 1914, went to her heavenly home on May 17, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Barney and Lizzie Burns; husbands, Grover Smith and Edward Spurgeon; sons, Olen Smith and Larry Smith; grandchildren, Randy Linscomb and Tina Windham; brothers, Wilburn Burns and B.M. Burns; and sisters, Lena White, Dellie Carlock and Mae Roberts. Avis is survived by her daughters, Mayva Jean Linscomb and husband Wilbert, of Orange, Texas, Dorothy Spurgeon of Hicks, and Gwendolyn Vaught and husband Bobby of Greenbrier, Ark; her son, Dale Smith and wife Patty of Waxahatchie, Texas; daughters- in-law, Lory Smith of Red Oak, Texas and Alice Smith of Hicks; 25 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and six great-great- grandchildren; and sister, Lillianvee Bass of the Calcasieu Community. Services will be held on May 21, 2012 at Flactor Baptist Church in Hicks. Bro. Haymon will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Flactor Cemetery in Hicks, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Larry Dean Thompson (1937-2012) Larry Dean Thompson 74, of Leesville passed away on May 17, 2012, in Lake Charles. Larry was born in Vandalia, Ill. on Sept. 8, 1937, to Harry Thompson and Amelia Stimson. He served two tours with the Army in Vietnam and one in Korea. Larry is preceded in death by his wife Hertha Mehl Thompson (wife of 45 years); great-granddaughter Hayden Marie Thompson; parents Harry Thompson and Amelia Stimson Thompson; six brothers and two sisters. Larry is survived by his wife, Janis Thompson of Leesville; son, Clinton Thompson; stepson, James Adam and wife, Wendy, of Many; daughters, Peggy Vinson and husband, Robert (Peanut) of Leesville; stepdaughter, Jill Jones Calhoun and husband, Theo, of Shreveport; sisters, Norma Warner of Vandalia, Ill. and Ruby Bolyard, of Decatur, Ill.; eight grandchildren, Mandi Vinson – Furlong, husband, Joshua Furlong, of Leesville, Kristen Vinson-Fisher, of Leesville, Justin Thompson and wife, Jessica Thompson, of Leesville, Austin Vinson and wife, Rachel Rupp-Vinson, of San Antonio, Texas, Clay Thompson of Philadelphia, Zachary Adams of Many, Zander Adams of Many, and Samantha Gravel and husband, Steven Gravel, of Hornbeck; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be held on May 20 at the Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville. Services are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Vergie Lea Westbrook (1924-2012) Vergie Lea Westbrook 87, of Hornbeck went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2012. Vergie was born in Hornbeck on Sept. 1, 1924 to Sim Self and Exia Morrison Self. Vergie is preceded in death by her parents, Sim Self and Exia Morrison Self; loving husband, Howard "Rip" Westbrook; and brothers, Olen Self of Hornbeck and Hoy Self of Shreveport. Vergie is survived by son, Victor Westbrook of Houston; daughter, Debbie Hatchet and husband, Kenny Sr. of Hornbeck; two grandchildren, Kenny Hatchet Jr. and Kelly Hatchet; and three great-grandchildren, Haley and Kayden Hatchet and Trent Lilly. Services will be held on May 20 at Prewitt Chapel in Hornbeck. Bro. Haymon, Bro. Davis and Bro Wayne Chance will be officiating. Burial will follow in Self Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. May 22, 2012 Richard West "Dick" Berry (1936-2012) A memorial service for Richard West "Dick" Berry, Sr., 75, will be held on May 22 at First Baptist Church in Leesville. Dick was born on Nov. 7, 1936 in DeRidder. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, T.L. Berry, Sr. and Denise West Berry of Leesville; his son, Richard W. "Dicky" Berry, Jr., and Brother Donny Berry. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Hanchey Berry of Leesville; his daughters and son-in-laws, Lisa and Greg "Frank" Franklin of Anacoco, and Denise and Eddie Esserman of St. Simon Island, Ga.; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Marty Berry of Lake Charles; brothers, T. L. "Sonny" Berry, Jr., and Randy Berry; granddaughter, Tiffany Franklin Koch and husband Nathan; granddaughter Hanna Esserman and grandsons, James and Matthew Berry. James A Stermer James A. Stermer, of Leesville died on May 21, 2012, in Alexandria, at Cabrini Grace Home after a long fight with heart disease. Jim was born on Sept. 12, 1947 in York, Penn. to the late Goldie and Vernon Stermer. He served in the U.S. Army for 10 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Goldie and Vernon Stermer and one grandchild, Justin Legg. Jim is survived by his wife, Sadie (Legg) Stermer. He also leaves behind two children, Michael Stermer and Kari Beth Phelps, both of Pennsylvania; two sisters, Phyllis Kern and Debra Amspacher of Pennsylvania; stepchildren, Barbra Cart, Darrell Legg, Deborah Shealy and Bruce Legg, all of Leesville; grandchildren, Patrick and Kady Cart, Christie Teska, Andrew and Olivia Legg, Dawn Almond, Jessica and Clay Shealy, and Brandie Tackett; great- grandchildren, Jacob Cart, Megan Legg, Allie and Keelie Teska, Dallas Chance, Gracie and Witt Almond, Abbygayle Wil, Hinslie, and Haleigh Shealy, Spryte Taylor and Lacey Stermer, and Camden, Katie, and Braden Tackett; and one great-great- grandchild, McKenna Averitt. Services will be held on May 25 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home, with burial following at Castor Baptist Church. Frank Jorge Bomm (1961-2012) Funeral services for Frank Jörge Bomm, 50, of Maryland, will be held on May 26 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Archbold officiating. Burial will follow in the Lambertown Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Frank, the son of Monfred Meurer and Erika Bomm, was born on Oct. 26, 1961, in Berlin, Germany. He passed away on May 17, 2012, in Silver Springs, Md. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Heinrich and Helene Bomm; and father, Monfred Meurer. Frank is survived by his wife, Charo Bomm of Silver Springs, Md.; parents, Erika and George Hardy of Leesville; five brothers, Robert Bomm of Winfield, Patrick Hardy of Killeen, Texas, John Hardy of Dexter, N.Y., George Hardy, Jr., of Harker Heights, Texas and Kenneth Hardy of U.S. Air Force Germany; three nieces, three nephews and one great-niece. Won Sue Pae (1930-2012) Funeral services for Won Sun Pae, 81, of Leesville will be held on May 23 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Won Sun Pae, the daughter of Chong Mum and Tod Lee Pae, was born on July 4, 1930, in Pusun, Korea. She passed away on May 20, 2012, in Leesville. She is survived by her sister, Nancy Lundstrom of Leesville; niece, Kahtleen Lundstrom; great-nephew, T. J. and wife Kaci Mae McGlothlin; great-niece, Heather Pierce and four great-great nephews, Nathan Pierce, Cameron Pierce, Kylie Haze McGlothlin and Kade Alexander McGlothlin. She is also survived by three brothers and one sister in Korea. May 25, 2012 Glen E. Brown (1928-2012) Funeral services for Glen E. Brown, 84, of Anacoco, will be held on May 25 at Prewitt Chapel Baptist Church in Many with Rev. Wayne Chance and Rev. Nick Hilton officiating. Burial will follow in the Prewitt Chapel Cemetery in Many. Glen E. Brown was born on March 27, 1928 in Anacoco. He passed away on May 23, 2012 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Ellie Hilton Brown; wife, Betty Sue Brown and brother, Merle Brown. He is survived by two sisters, Vera Jones of Peason and Bonita Jo Ann Watkins of Florien; two nephews, Dewayne Watkins and David Watkins; one niece, Debbie Withers. Alton Ray Crager (1929-2012) Funeral services for Alton Ray Crager, 83, of Kurthwood will be held on May 26 at Sunny Hill Baptist Church in Kurthwood with Rev. Mildard Monk officiating. Burial will follow in the Silver Creek Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Alton, the son of Louie Sanders and Lucille Anderson Crager, was born on Feb. 3, 1929, in Leesville. He passed away on May 23, 2012, in Alexandria. He was a veteran of the United States Army and the United State Air Force. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Laverne Crager of Kurthwood; son, Jeremy Crager of Decatur, Tenn.; daughters, Janet Foster and husband, Reese of Athens, Tenn. and Cindy Lam; stepson, Tommy Prewitt and wife Sharon of Leesville; stepdaughter, Margie Stanley and husband, Roy of Leesville; brothers, Ronald Crager of Mansfield and Carl Crager of Tulsa Okla.; sister, Chelon Moats of Ashland Ky.; 16 grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Sam W. White Sr. (1927-2012) Mr. Sam W. White Sr., 84, of Leesville went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2012. Mr. White was born in Flatwoods on July 30, 1927, to Hiram White and Dora Eznack White. Mr. White is preceded in death by his parents, Hiram and Dora White. Mr. White is survived by his wife, Eunice White of Leesville; son, Sam W. White Jr. and wife, Rhonda, of Leesville; daughters, Annie Slatten and husband, Alton of Mora, and Linda Gypin and husband, Ronnie of Mora; sister, Lillie Collier, of Vidor, Texas, seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on May 26 at Mora House of Prayer. Bro. Buddy Martin will be officiating. Burial will follow in Flatwoods Cemetery, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. May 29, 2012 Donald Warren Dekarske (1936-2012) Funeral services for Donald Warren Dekarske, 75, of Alexandria will be held on May 29 at the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville with Bro. D.R. Davis officiating, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Donald, the son of Warren H. and Beatrice Palmquist Dekarske, was born June 21, 1936, in Rapids, Wis. He passed away on May 20, 2012, at his residence in Alexandria. Don retired from the United States Army as a first sergeant after 22 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Etta Dekarske; four sons, Donald Dekarske of Colorado Springs, Colo, Jerry Dekarske of Anacoco, James Dekarske of Colorado Springs, Colo. and John Dekarske of Colorado Springs, Colo.; sister, Judy Goetz of Rapids, Wis.; brother, Gerald Dekarske of North Carolina; five grandchildren of Colorado Springs, Colo. Ruby Nash Addison Murray (1936-2012) Ruby Nash Addison Murray, 75, of Anacoco went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2012. Ruby was born in Merryville on June 26, 1936, to Napoleon Nash and Alice Perkins Nash of Evans. Ruby is preceded in death by her husbands, Glenn Addison and Johnny Murray; parents, Napoleon Nash and Alice Perkins Nash; and brother, Nonny Nash. Ruby is survived by her son, Ronnie Addison and wife, Pat of Anacoco; daughters, Glenda Breaux and husband, John of Burr Ferry, Alice Grevemberg and husband, Kevin of Porter, Texas, Gail Calhoun and husband, Michael of Sulpher Springs, Texas, and Pam Janssen and husband, Todd of Norfolk, Va.; sister, Ruthie Peters of Kirbyville, Texas; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Services will be held on May 31 at Burr Ferry Pentecostal Church in Burr Ferry. Bro. James Herrington and Bro. Eddie Tilley will be officiating. Burial will follow in Burr Ferry Cemetery in Burr Ferry under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Ruby M. Richmond Funeral services for Ruby M. Richmond, 91, of Beaumont, Texas will be held on May 30 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clarence Russell, Rev. Daniel Jarrell and Rev. Arthur Richmond officiating. Burial will follow in the Sycamore Cemetery in Burkeville, Texas, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Ruby, the daughter of John Byrd and Sarah Jane Smith Miller was born on Feb. 7, 1921, in Burkeville, Texas. She passed away on May 27, 2012, in Beaumont, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Richmond and son, Paul Rodney Richmond. She is survived by her daughters, Lucille Jordan of DeRidder, Dot Moore of Burr Ferry, Vicky Smith of Beaumont, Texas and Rebecca Cormier of Beaumont, Texas; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Dovie Rodgers (1941-2012) Graveside services for Dovie Rogers, 70, of Leesville were held on May 26 at the Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck. Dovie was the daughter of Lonnie and Ollie Cobb and was born on Nov. 19, 1941 in Leesville. She passed away on May 25, 2012 in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Marvin Rogers. She is survived by nephews and nieces. Gerald H. Smith (1938-2012) Funeral services for retired Chaplain Lt. Col. Gerald H. Smith, 74, of Leesville will be held on May 27 at the First Baptist Church in Leesville, with Rev. Wallace Palmer, Rev. Larry White and Rev. Jeremy Blocker officiating. Burial will be held on May 28 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Bogue Chitto, Miss., under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Gerald, the son of Colton and Radie Mae Smith, was born on Feb. 12, 1938, in Port Arthur, Texas. He passed away on May 25, 2012 in Leesville. He joined the U.S. Army in 1970. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Ida Elaine Smith; parents; brothers and a grandchild. He is survived by wife of 15 years, Glenda Fay Smith of Leesville; sons, Danny Smith and wife, Missy of DeRidder, and Dennis Smith of Leesville; daughters, Angie Magee and husband Paul of Leesville, and Melody Aldredge of Natchitoches; stepsons, James Miller of Lumberton, Texas, Timmy Miller and wife Darlene of Bogue Chitto, Miss., and Wendell Miller and wife, Amanda of Hernando, Miss.; stepdaughters, Glenda "Tiny" Bales and husband, Kevin of Bogue Chitto, Miss., and Angie Rushing and husband, Buster of Mendenhall, Miss.; 21 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. May 31, 2012 Oetaya Campos Oetaya "YaYa" Campos passed away on May 28, 2012 surrounded by her daughters. She was known by all as "YaYa" and for her cooking. Many knew her as number 19 from the commissary. YaYa was born in South Korea and came to the United States in 1976. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sok Bok Kim and Mung Sun Yi. She is survived by her daughters, Clara deBerry, Kimberly Campos, Angelina Rodriguez and Josie Jones; her siblings, Aesuk Fuller, Bong Moon Kim, Jae Moon Kim and Ae Ran Kim; and 11 grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted on June 1 at Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville. A reception following the funeral will be held at the Korean United Methodist Church in Leesville. Judy Lynn Hilton Funeral services for Judy Lynn Hilton, 47, of Anacoco will be held on June 2 at Hornbeck United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Steve Lora, Rev. Lane Creech and Rev. Joe Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery, in Hornbeck under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Judy, the daughter of James Felix Rush and Bertha Faye Walker, was born May 29, 1965, in New Jersey. She passed away on May 31, 2012 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She is survived by her husband of 18 years, James Hilton of Anacoco; son, Joshua Clinton Hilton of Anacoco; mother, Bertha Spears of Hornbeck; father, James Rush of Rosepine and brothers, James Rush of Buna, Texas, John Rush of Leesville, Jeff Rush of Rosepine, Jay Rush of Leesville, and Josh Rush of Buna, Texas. Wilford Johnson Wilford "Billy Guy" Johnson, age 88, of Leesville passed away on May 29, 2012 at his residence in Providence. He was born on Jan. 28, 1924 in Leesville to the late Wilmer and Lila Johnson. Billy Guy was survived by his sons, Mike Johnson and wife, Connie of Lake Arthur, Texas, and Jay Johnson and wife, Angie of Providence; one daughter, Connie Johnson of Lake Charles; one brother, Milton Johnson and wife, Bonnie of Pitkin; and one sister, Ima White of Rosepine. He was also survived by 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Billy Guy was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Evelyn Gill Johnson; brothers, Edwin Johnson, Elton Johnson, Grady Johnson, Mitchell Lee Johnson and also by two sisters, Emma Parsley, and Mildred Clark. There will be a gathering of family and friends on June 2 at Providence Baptist Church in Providence Community. Brother Glass and Arlan Smith will be officiating under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Cory Wade Linaweaver Funeral services for Cory Wade Linaweaver, 31, of Evans will be held on June 1 at Galilee Baptist Church with Rev. Bankson officiating. Burial will follow in the Jarrell Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Cory, the son of William Clark and Sherrill Linaweaver, was born May 27, 1981, in DeRidder. He passed away on May 29, 2012, in Alexandria. Cory is survived by his father, William Clark of Lexington, Va.; mother, Sherrill Clark of Evans; grandmother, Eloise Linaweaver of Evans; brother, Billy Clark of Lexington, Va.; sisters, Angie and Russell Brack of Evans; niece, Sarah Brack and nephews, Brett Rogers and Joshua Brack. June 1, 2012 Joseph James Richardson Joseph James Richardson passed from this life on May 28, 2012 in Leesville. Joseph was born on March 15, 1947 in Rochester, N.Y. He served in the U.S. Army and later had a distinguished career with the Office of Personnel Management in Washington, D.C. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 26 years, Sandra Wilson Richardson; sons, Christopher Joseph Richardson of Palm Beach, Fla. and Jeremy Brett Haymon of Leesville; granddaughter, Faith Christine Richardson of Palm Coast, Fla.; brother, Richard Richardson and wife Kim of Watkins Glen, N.Y.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby and Wanda Whitton, Alex and Paula McMillan, Gary and Mary Wilson, Margie Kunkel and Carolyn Midkiff, all of Leesville; mother-in-law, Connie Wilson Cryer of Leesville; special nieces and nephews, Harleigh and Tyler McMillan, Britnee Whitton, Todd and Tina Duncan and Christen Duncan of Leesville; Bryan Whitton of Hendersonville, Tenn., Ken and Jocelyn Phillips of Houston, and Kari Lyles of Crestview, Fla; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Of special note is Rebecca Brom, whom he viewed as a daughter. Joseph was preceded in death by his son, Steven Christopher Haymon; brother-in-law, Vernie Midkiff, and his father and mother, James and Fernanda Richardson. Memorial services are private. Shanda Gail Steele Shanda Gail Steele was born on Dec. 31, 1966, in DeRidder. She passed away on May 29, 2012, in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Willie and Dora Wilson, and sister, Sharon Stigall. She is survived by her mother, Mickey Harris of Leesville; brother, Glen Steele of California; aunts and uncles, Sonny Wilson and wife, Susanna of Leesville, Montie Lou Wilson of Leesville, and Vera Lou Stephens and husband, J.J. of Leesville, and numerous cousins and friends. June 5, 2012 Robert George Buermann Robert George Buermann of Leesville passed away at his home on June 1, 2012, with his loving wife at his side. Robert was born on May 20, 1936, in Eatonville, Wash. to George and Sylvia Buermann. He grew up in Eatonville, graduating from high school in 1954 and enlisting in the U.S. Navy a few months later. Bob served in the Navy honorably and with great pride for over 21 years. Bob is preceded in death by both his parents and by his one son, Carl LeDoux. He leaves to cherish many memories his wife, Margie Conner Buermann of Leesville; his daughter, son-in-law and grandson, Teresa, Jim and Dylan Balestraci of Waynesville, Mo.; his daughter-in-law and grandson, Belle (Scott) Pearson and Christopher LeDoux of Iron River, Mich.; his adopted son and wife and grandsons, Duane, Mary, Marcus and Erik Hollers of Middleburg, Fla.; his sister and brother-in-law, JoAnn and Jim Bernovich of Federal Way, Wash.; and his nephews, Jeff Bernovich of Kent Wash. and Guy Bernovich and family of Tacoma, Wash.. Also surviving him are all of Margie's brothers and sisters and their families whom he dearly loved. In honor of Bob's final wishes, his body is being cremated and there will be no public memorial services held. Private graveside services will be held at a later date at the VA Cemetery at Fort Polk. Darnell R. Butler Funeral services for Darnell R. Butler, 54, will be held on June 9 at New Willow Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Darnell was born on Feb. 29, 1958, to the late Milton C. Butler and Carrie D. Maxie. He departed this life on May 27, 2012, in Charleston, W.V., where he resided for the past 25 years. He served in the U.S. Army for four years and was honorably discharged. Darnell was preceded in death by his father, Milton C. Butler; mother, Carrie D. (Maxie) Butler and one brother, Larry Ray Butler. He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife, Baleterra (Woodson) Butler; two sons, Todd and Fabian Woodson of Charleston, W.V.; a very loving mother-in-law, Marletta Lewis of Beaver Creek, Ohio; four sisters-in-law; six brothers, Deacon Leon Brooks (ALinda) of Round Rock, Texas, Milton C. Butler, Jr. of Phoenix, Deacon Frankie Butler (Angela), Deacon Michael Butler (Sherry) of Panama City, Fla., Clifton Butler of Ionia, Mich. and Cedrick Butler of Leesville; eight sisters, Delores Carter of Sanford, Fla., Janice Dixon, Tanye Carney, Shameeka Ensley(Marco) all of Dallas, Elmerlee Taylor (Rev. Bruce Taylor) of Panama City, Fla., Shonta Perry (Larry) of Raleigh, N.C., Genevieve Butler and Katina Hicks of Leesville; 35 nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and friends. June 7, 2012 Mildred L. Ligions Payton Funeral services for Mildred L. Ligions Payton, 77, of Leesville will be held on June 9 at the Johnson Temple Church of God In Christ with Rev. Harrison Fields officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Mildred L. Ligions Payton was born on Sept. 4, 1934, to the late Arthur and Ethel Ligions of Clearview, Okla. She met and married Carl E. Payton, Sr. in 1954. To this union 12 children were born, nine boys and three girls. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl. E. Payton, Sr.; two sisters, Oneva Woods and Florence Hockett; one brother, Robert Colbert and two sons, Rhodes Payton and Claude Payton. She leaves to cherish her memory, seven sons, Carl E. Payton Jr. (Sandra), Carl E. Payton III, Jeffery Payton (Lynn), Bruce Payton, Stanley Payton (Lucille), Paul Payton and Jason Payton (April); three daughters, Jacquelyn Payton Fisher, Charline Payton Rhodes (Leonard) and Paula Payton Hawkins; three brothers, Theodore Ligions, Andrew Ligions and Charles Peoples; two sisters, Ida Mae Brown and Betty Jean Lambert; one brother-in-law, Joel Payton; one sister-in-law, Naomi Brown; 25 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. John Peavy Memorial services for John Peavy, 32, of Leesville will be held on June 8 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. John, the son of Robert L. and Deborah K. Gibbs Peavy, was born on Nov. 18, 1979, in DeRidder. He passed away on June 4, 2012. He is survived by his mother, Deborah Peavy of New Llano; brothers, James Peavy of Smithfield, Va., Ian Gibbs of Leesville and Brian Gibbs of Leesville; sisters, Sarah Gibbs of Leesville and Amanda Mitcham of Colorado Springs, Colo.; aunt, Patsy Stanford of DeRidder; uncles and aunts, Joe and JoAnn Gibbs of Leesville, Henry and Jerry Kunath of Leesville, and David and Billie Lovato of Colorado Springs, Colo. Leonard Franklin Ross Leonard Franklin Ross departed from this life for eternal salvation on the evening of June 5, 2012. He was born to Scot-Irish parents in Hornbeck. Leonard was a veteran of the USAF serving more than 20 years during the Vietnam conflict. Leonard is survived by his sons, Alan (Gail), Bobby (Melissa), Walter, and Steven (Amy) and his daughters, Kathleen and Kimberly (John); his brother, Jimmy Don (Marie); 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces. A memorial service will be held on June 10 at the First Baptist Church in Hornbeck, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. June 11, 2012 Tafford Doyle Tafford Doyle, 86, of Leesville passed away on June 8, 2012 in Alexandria. A graveside service will be held on June 12 at Oak Forest Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Heritage Rowe Funeral Home. He is survived by sons, Jimmy Doyle and wife Janice, Johnny Ray Doyle and wife Lesa; daughters, Connie Hunt and husband Glen and Dorothy Denniston; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Barbara S. Jones Funeral services for Barbara S. Jones, 70, of DeRidder will be held on June 11 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. Drew Crell officiating. Burial will follow in the Rowe Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Barbara, the daughter of Richard and Leota Holbert, was born on April 21, 1942, in Richwood, W.Va. She passed away on June 8 at her residence in DeRidder. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 22 years, Guy Jones, a sister and three brothers. Barbara is survived by her sons, Richardo Baba Moralez and Richard Gale Moralez, both of Leesville; daughters, Tammy Lam of DeRidder, Sandra Anderson of Leesville, Pamela Tharp of Leesville, Penny McVey of Newport, Del. and Teresa Barker of Menominee, Mich.; 23 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. June 12, 2012 Donna Dunavin Abernathy Funeral services for Donna Dunavin Abernathy will be held on June 12 in the Oak Grove Bible 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. Mrs. Abernathy, 58, of Leesville passed away on June 9, 2012 in Alexandria after a long illness. Preceding her In death were her parents, Alton Max Dunavin and Willie Mae Jett Dunavin Doyle; sister, Judy Dunavin and brother, John H. Brown. Survivors are her husband of 24 years, Joseph M. Abernathy of Leesville; two sons, Luther Brister Jr. and wife Linda Gail of New Llano, and Joe Abernathy Jr. and wife Cynthia of North Carolina; two daughters, Judith Smythe and husband Donnie of Anacoco, and Joy Howerton of North Carolina; one sister, Dorothy Willis and husband Jerry of Hornbeck; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. June 13, 2012 Clarence Henry Welch Funeral services for Clarence Henry "Tut" Welch, 95, of Anacoco will be held on June 16 at Good Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Sherman Busby and Rev. Stephen Shebs officiating. Burial will follow in the Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Clarence, the son of Henry and Jane Donhue Welch, was born May 13, 1917, in Vernon Parish. He passed away on June 12, 2012, in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Norma Chance Combs; two sons-in-law, Bobby Chance and Dr. Bewell Combs; grandson, Brent Chance; three sisters, Ella Williams, Syllvella Gaskin and Liddy Addison; and seven brothers, Jesse, John, Orrin, Olen, Bill, Russel and Floyd Welch. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 73 years, Lovine Welch; granddaughters, Leah Fanene, and Renee Neel and husband Jerry; grandchildren, Nicholas Copeland, Sarai Fanene, Ashley Fanene, Erin Wells and husband, Kerry, Brett Neel, Chance Neel and wife Amanda, and Matthew Chance; and great-grandchildren, Asher, Aiden, Hudson, Alayna and Breckin. June 14, 2012 Mrs. Eva Bialla Davis Memorial services for Mrs. Eva Bialla Davis will be held on June 16 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Davis was a native of Dresden, Germany but was a longtime resident of Leesville. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband, Lemual Davis. She is survived by one son, Vito Bialla of California and daughters, Elsa Davis of California and Helene Van Allen of Virginia. Dorothy Conerly Weeks Dorothy Conerly Weeks, 89, from Anacoco, who was born on July 22, 1922, died on June 14, 2012 at Byrd Regional Hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband, Murphy Weeks Sr.; sons, Donald Joe and Craig Weeks; grandson, Charles R. "Chuck" Weeks, Jr.; and parents, G.C. and Malissia Conerly. She is survived by his sons, Murphy N. Weeks, Jr. and wife Dorothy of Blanchard, and Charles R. Weeks, Sr. and wife Sudie of Toledo Bend; daughters, Melissa and Gloria Weeks of Anacoco; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, one niece, and a host of friends and relatives. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on June 16 at the church in Anacoco; burial will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. June 20, 2012 Judith Egan Cryer Judith Egan Cryer was born June 16, 1935. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 18, 2012 at her home in Evans. She married the love of her life, Huey P. Cryer on Oct. 24, 1953. She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Huey P. Cryer; one son, Anthony "Andy" Cryer; grandson, Derek Nolen; her parents, Lonnie and Myrtle Egan; and two sisters, Constance Miller and Marcia Brown. She is survived by one son, Terry Cryer; two daughters, Jackie and David Richmond, and Lisa and John Kerr, all of Evans; one daughter-in-law, Cindy Cryer of Auburn, Wash.; one brother, Bobby and Frances Egan of Evans; two sisters, Dorothy Lee Littleton of Houston, Beverly and Clarence Arnold of Mena, Ark.; two sisters-in-law, Opal and Jack Quinn of Angleton, Texas, Betty Robbins of Dayton, Texas and 13 grandchildren and 23 great- grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on June 21 at the church. Burial will follow at Evans Cemetery. June 21, 2012 Dennis Virgil Dawson Dennis Virgil Dawson, Jr, 77, of Hornbeck passed away on June 19, 2012, Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. He was born on Dec. 13, 1944, in Harrisburg, Texas. He was preceded in death by his brother, Keith Connally. He is survived by his children, Dennis Edward Dawson of Longview, Wash., Denise Dawson Roof of St. Louis, Patricia Miller of Houston and Ryan Dawson of Normangee, Texas; sister, Kay Connally of Dallas; aunt, Patsy Leach of Leesville; special friends, David Glaspie and Kathy Hooper Hagelin; nine grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Charles Emerson III Celebration of Life services for Charles "Charlie" Emerson III, 18, will be held on June 23 at the East Leesville Baptist Church of Leesville with Bro. Millard Monk and Bro. Jerry Twyman officiating, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Interment will immediately follow on the grounds of Cooper Cemetery in Pickering. Charlie was born on June 11, 1994, in DeRidder, to Charles "Chipmunk" and Amanda Hollis Emerson, Jr., and was pulled early from this life following a tragic accident on June 19, 2012, in Simpson. Left to cherish the many blessed memories Charlie leaves behind will be his parents; twin sister, Whitley Emerson; one brother, Dillin Emerson; a nephew on the way, along with many extended family members and numerous great friends. Johnny Bartel Hale Johnny Bartel Hale, 70, passed away on June 19 in Baton Rouge. Johnny was born in Hornbeck and was the former owner of Johnny's Snack Bar. Johnny was preceded in death by his father, Johnny T. Hale; mother, Willie Virginia Airhart Hale; brother, Bennie C. Hale and sister, Marjorie Elaine Hale. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy M. Hale; daughter, Margaret Ada Hale Gallegos and son-in-law, Mark, and their children, Marcos, Jr. and Aiden; four stepchildren, Wanda and Richard Collins, Donna and Kevin Forbes, Barbara and Mark McKenzie and son, Gary Stonecipher; three sisters, Rebecca Hale, Lorraine Curtis, and Melba and Tom Perkins; three brothers, Felton Hale and wife Connie, Willis Hale and wife Rita, and Lynn Hale and wife Debbie; 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Services will be held at noon on June 22 at the church. Revs. Arthur Ebey Sr. and Arthur Ebey Jr. will officiate. Interment will follow at Green Oaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers include Gary Stonecipher, Kevin Forbes, Miles "Buck" Kimball, Felton and Lynn Hale, Wayne Williams, Richard Collins and Willie Hale. June 25, 2012 Dovie C. Nichols Dovie C. Nichols, 81, of Leesville passed away on June 23, 2012 at her home. Services celebrating the life of Dovie Nichols will be held on June 26 in the Chapel of the Heritage Rowe Funeral Home in Leesville, with Bro. Wayne Chance officiating, and burial following in Holly Springs Cemetery in Cravens, under the direction of Heritage-Rowe Funeral Home. Mrs. Nichols is survived by her sons, Larry Baker and wife Debbie, Benny Baker and wife Claire, Johnny Baker, and Ronnie Baker and wife Carla; daughters, Cathy Turner and Jim Samuel, Laura Brack and Roger Hilton, and William (Peanut) Brack and wife Kathy; stepsons, Milton Nichols and wife Sherrell, and John Nichols and wife Joyce; brother, Buster Keeton and wife Loretta Gulledge; 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, plus a host of stepgrandchildren and great- grandchildren. Mrs. Nichols is preceded in death by her husband, John "Paw" Nichols; daughter, Cora Ann Stracener; grandson, Bruce M. Baker; granddaughter, Rhonda Baker; seven brothers and four sisters. June 26, 2012 Stacey M. Phillips Funeral services for Stacey M. Phillips, 40, of Leesville will be held on June 28 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Bro. Morris Goins officiating. Burial will follow in the Heritage Rowe Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Stacey, the daughter of Howard Werner and Julia Drennan, was born on Nov. 12, 1971, in Indianapolis. She passed away on June 24, 2012, at her residence in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, James and Martha Drennan, and Frank and Gerry Werner. She is survived by her husband, Steven Phillips of Leesville; sons, Daniel Phillips of Lake Charles and Dakota Phillips of Leesville; father, Howard Werner of Kansas; mother, Julia and Richard Moses of West Virginia; brothers, Ryan and April Werner of Dry Prong, and Frank and Karri Werner of Jacksonville, N.C.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Scott and Pat Edwards of Temple, Texas, and Butch and Gale Phillips of Hicks; sister-in-law, Cheryl and Mike Hunsicker of Gatesville, Texas, Angela and Keith Peters of Beechcreek, Pa., and Lea and Tim Hurst of Pearl, Miss.; and numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces and friends. Dora Mae Beebe Richmond Dora Mae Beebe Richmond, 69 of Vidor, Texas, died on June 23, 2012 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. She was born on June 24, 1942 in Wiergate, Texas. She is survived by her sons, Donnie and wife, Mary and Wade and wife, Annette; daughters, Tammie and husband, Jay, and Delena; brothers, Randal Smith and wife, Sylvia, Paul Smith and wife, Phyllis, and Jack Dennis; sister, Ginger Maddox; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on June 28 at the Church of Christ in Vidor with additonal services on June 28 in DeRidder at the Christway Church, with burial to follow at Evans Cemetery in Evans. July 5, 2012 James Marvin Bruyninckx Graveside services for James Marvin Bruyninckx, 86, of Anacoco, will be held on July 8 at Union Grove Cemetery, in Slagle with Rev. Scotty McDowell officiating. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. James, the son of Frank Nicholas and Esther Tucker Bruyninckx, was born on Oct. 13, 1925, in Alexandria. He passed away on July 5, 2012, at Rapides Regional Hospital in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Jessie Cleo Williams Bruyninckx. He is survived by his daughters, Faye Bruyninckx and husband David of Cotile Lake, and Terry McDowell and husband Scott of Jena; sons, Frank Bruyninckx of Alexandria and James Bruyninckx and wife Karen of Colombia; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Malcom Ray Faircloth Malcom Ray Faircloth was born in Leesville on Oct. 13, 1948, to Arthur and Rena Faircloth. He passed away on June 29, 2012 in Shreveport. He was a lifelong resident of the Anacoco area. He is preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Margrete Craft; and brothers, Leon, George and Opal, who died in childhood. He is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Faircloth, of Bossier City; sister, Lorraine (Cookie) Kelly (Dale), of Anacoco; brother, Lewis (Sandra), of Anacoco and many nieces and nephews. After high school at Anacoco, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a Vietnam veteran with an honorable discharge. Services will be held on July 9 with military honors at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. Bro. Al Van Dyke will preside. Interment will follow in the Veterans Cemetery in Keithville. July 9, 2012 Edwin M. Maldonado Funeral services for Edwin M. Maldonado, 36, of Leesville will be held on July 11 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Edwin, the son of Edwin and Maria Victoria Calderon Maldonado, was born on Nov. 9, 1975, in San Jose, Puerto Rico. He passed away on July 6, 2012 in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maria Victoria Maldonado. He is survived by his children, Andrea N. of New Llano, André W. of Crossett, Ark. and Exavier of Dallas; father, Edwin Maldonado of Leesville; brothers, Mario Francisco Maldonado of Oxford, Ala. and Edwin Emmanuel Maldonado of Dallas; and sister, Solimar Yarie Maldonado of Leesville. July 13, 2012 Donnie Gerald Merchant Services for Donnie Gerald "Snoopy" Merchant will be held on July 16 at Simpson Baptist Church in Simpson with Sandra Hillman Wallace officiating. Interment will be held at Pine Island Cemetery in Simpson under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Donnie Gerald Merchant, 68, of Simpson passed away on July 12, 2012, at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. Donnie was born in Alexandria to J.Z. and LaVera Merchant. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.Z. and LaVera Merchant; sister, Pattie Ruth Merchant and step-daughter, Ashley Nicole Cutts. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Lisa Boswell Merchant of Simpson; two daughters, Tammy Merchant Standifer (Greg Standifer) of Simpson and Donna Busby Fairchild (William Fairchild) of Simpson; one son, Kenny Merchant (Wendy Merchant) of West Monroe; one stepson, Heath Cutts of Simpson; and seven grandchildren, Traci Standifer, Neil Standifer, Kyle Busby, Hope Merchant, Ben Merchant, Brayden Cutts and Skyler Cutts. July 17, 2012 Caleb Alan Colver Caleb Alan Colver, infant son of Joel P. Colver Jr. and Amanda Cherie Preuett Colver, went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2012. Caleb was born on May 29, 2012 in Fort Hood, Texas. Caleb is preceded in death by his grandfather, Joel D. Colver and his great-grandfather, Earl M. Colver. Survivors include his parents, Joel P. Colver and Amanda Cherie Preuett Colver; one sister, Cherie Ayan Colver; grandparents, Angela Colver, Roger Preuett, Sherri Downs, and Oscar Peterson and wife Carin; great–grandparents, Marcella Colver, and Gayle Preuett and husband Charles; three aunts, Shirley May Colver, Sarah Preuett and Barbara Peterson; two uncles, Justin Preuett and Zachary Preuett, and numerous other relatives and friends. Services will be held on July 19 at the Old Anacoco Baptist Church in Anacoco, with Pastor Wayne Chance officiating. There will be a private burial at a later date. Mable Johnston O'Banion Funeral services for Mable Johnston O'Banion, 97, of Leesville will be held on July 18 at Jackson Chapel Church of Christ with Bro. Travis Murray officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in New Llano under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mable, the daughter of Rufus and Lena Welch Johnston, was born on July 18, 1914, in Oakdale. She passed away on July 16, 2012, in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ercel O'Banion. Mrs. O'Banion is survived by her children, Frances Barrington of Leesville and Ben O'Banion of Leesville; grandchildren, Bonita Forney, Kathleen Burns, William Barrington and Kristina O'Banion; great- grandchildren, Kevin Dodson, William Forney, Peter Forney, Micheal Forney, Jamie Hayes, Trey Burns, Shelbi Burns, Carlos Barrington, Pearson Richards and Louis Barrows; and great-great-grandchildren, Savannah Hayes, Reece Hayes, Riley Hayes, Macey Dodson, Hunter Dodson and Sabrina Forney. July 18, 2012 Betty Jo Dotson Funeral services for Betty Jo Dotson, 67, of DeRidder will be held on July 20 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder, with Rev. Dr. Fred Hartzel and Rev. Glenn Ducharme officiating. Burial will follow at noon on July 20 at the Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. of DeRidder. Betty Jo passed away on July 17, 2012 in her residence. Betty Jo was born and reared in Los Angeles and has been a resident of Vernon Parish for most of her life. Survivors include her husband, Ronald Erwin Dotson, Sr., of DeRidder; four sons, Timothy Edward Dotson, Sr. of Texarkana, Texas, Ronald Erwin Dotson, Jr. and wife Shelia of Redwater, Texas, Michael Ray Dotson, Sr. and wife Tara of Reeves, and Jesse Robert Dotson of DeRidder; daughter, Rhonda Leigh Dotson Sullivan and husband Shannon of Texarkana, Ark.; two stepdaughters, Maria Louise Blake of Redwater, Texas and Karen Sue Runnels of Texarkana, Ark.; and 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Jamie Lynn Blake. Donald Jackson Spears, Sr. Donald Jackson Spears, Sr., of Hornbeck went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2012, at the age of 66 at home surrounded by family. Donald was born on April 2, 1946, in Many. He served in the U.S. Army and was a proud veteran. The people that were fortunate enough to know him knew he was a man of many talents and traits. He bravely confronted and fought cancer, as well as being severely burned six years ago. He used these struggles as opportunities to lead others to Christ. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Constance Cunningham Spears of Hornbeck; daughter and son-in- law, Debet and Chuck LeBlanc, of Hornbeck; son and daughter-in-law, Donnie and Belinda Spears of McCall Creek, Miss.; and six grandchildren, Justin and Matthew of Hornbeck, Chelsie and Daniel of McCall Creek, Miss., and Brittany and Logan of Hornbeck. Bro. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Pinkus and Dinah Spears; and sister, Sharon Spears Warner. Services will be held on July 19 at the First Baptist Church of Hornbeck. Burial will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery. July 19, 2012 Gwendolyn Edith McDonald Baker Gwendolyn "Gwen" Edith McDonald Baker of Anacoco, went to be with the Lord on July 17, from Byrd Memorial Hospital in Leesville. Services will be held on July 21 at the First United Pentecostal Church in Leesville with Rev. Mark Christian, Rev. John Burns and Rev. Alvin Glaze officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. The following nephews will be Pallbearers: Bobby Joe Golemon, B. J. Golemon, David Golemon, Josh Golemon, Larry Brian and Patrick McDonald. Honorary Pallbearers (grandsons) will be Johnathan Summers, Nathan Summers, Preston Baker, Isiah Vernon, Tanner Jeane, Cameron Johnson and Donavan Goleman. Gwen was born in Harris County, Texas, on September 12, 1949, and is the daughter of Homer Vertis and Arbie Evelyn Reynolds McDonald of Houston, Texas. Forty-four years ago she met and married Robert Lee Baker. Gwen is survived by her husband of 44 years, Robert Baker; three daughters, Alice and husband John Vernon of Anacoco, Sarah and husband Dan Summers of Anacoco and Nancy Baker and fiancé Timothy Goodeaux of Moss Bluff; one brother: Homer McDonald and wife Charlene of Livingston, TX; one sister: Elaine Golemon and husband Bobby of New Llano; twelve grandchildren: Sydney Viduarri, Johnathan Summers, Shelby McAlpin, Nathan Summers, Sarah Vernon, Preston Baker, Isiah Vernon, Tanner Jeane, Cameron Johnson, Moriah Vernon, Helaina Jeane and Kara Johnson. Ora Lee Stewart Funeral services for Ora Lee Stewart of Leesville, will be held on July 21 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Derrick Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Ora Lee, the daughter of Dennis Stewart and Ida Mae Stallsworth, was born January 9, 1936, in Clare, LA. She passed away on July 13 in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Don E. Stewart and Ida Mae Stallsworth; children, Julia Ann Cook and Sandra Stewart Vincent; brother, Willie Stallsworth and two grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Helen Bias of Liberty, TX, Ray Cook of Brownwood, TX, Cynthia Cook of Leesville, Rosemary Prater of Hope, AR, and Tammy Williams of Leesville; sister, Carrie Spikes Smith of Monroe; 13 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives. James Julius White, Jr. Funeral services for James Julius White, Jr., 51, of Leesville, will be held on July 21 at Johnson Temple Church Of God In Christ with Elder Maurice Johnson and Rev. Joe Green officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. James, the son of James Oliver (Sarge) and Mary White, was born August 18, 1960, in Leesville. He passed away on July 10 in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary White; father, James Oliver (Sarge); daughter, Melissa King and sister, Mary Ann Norwood. He is survived by his daughter, Kisha Guillory of Lake Charles; four sisters, Bessie Huff of Charlotte, NC, Helen White (Charles Ford) of Leesville, Belender Robinson of Columbia, S.C. and Dorothy Henson (Al Henson) of Clarksville, TN; three brothers, Charles Oliver of Mobile, AL, and Sam Anderson and Delta Wayne White, both of Leesville; 2 grandchildren, Blair Guillory and Sydney Guillory of Lake Charles; a special friend, Jennifer Miller and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. July 23, 2012 George Baylis Busch, Jr. Funeral services for George Baylis Busch, Jr., 79, of Leesville will be held on July 27, at Canaan Baptist Church in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Canaan Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. George, the son of George Busch, Sr., and Essie Mae Jackson Busch, was born Jan. 29, 1933, in Walhalla, S.C. He passed away on July 21, 2012, in Alexandria. He retired from the United States Army after 21 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Busch. He is survived by his sons, Clyde Busch of Leesville and George B. Busch, III, of Junction City, Kan.; daughter, Beverly Hutchins of Manhattan, Kan.; siblings, Jean Hadley of Brookhaven, Ala., Jacob Busch of Sarasota, Fla. and Lloyd Busch of Spokane, Wash.; six grandchildren, Jamie Busch of Junction City, Kan., Charis Teaque of Manhattan, Kan., Brittany Busch Los Cruces, N.M., Nicki Smith of Manhattan, Kan., Shayla Wildenuar, Manhattan, Kan. and Khtristie Busch of Junction City, Kan.; and eight great-grandchildren. Alice Elizabeth Kilman Funeral services for Alice Elizabeth "Beth" Kilman, 84, of DeRidder, will be held on July 25 in the First Baptist Church of DeRidder. Officiating will be Rev. Lindsey Burns, Ed Stanton, Rev. Wayne Evans and Rev. Thomas Harper. Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Beth was born on Dec. 24, 1927, in Monroe, to George Harper and Alice Odom Harper and was reared in LeCompte. She passed from this life on July 23, 2012 in DeRidder. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Billy Kilman, Jr. of DeRidder; son, Eddy Kilman and wife Brenda of West Point, Ga.; daughters, Cathy Kilman DeWitt and husband Owen of Coppell, Texas, Kerry Kilman Stanton and husband Ed of Bayou Vista, Texas, and Kristy Kilman Pavlas and husband Craig of Friendswood, Texas; two brothers, G. Robert Harper of Alexandria and Rev. Thomas Harper of Pineville; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. July 24, 2012 Joshua "Josh" Gibbs Funeral services for Joshua "Josh" Gibbs, 22, of Leesville will be held on July 26 at the First United Pentecostal Church of Leesville with Rev. John Burns, Rev. Loraine Smith and Rev. John Gibbs officiating. Burial will follow in the Holly Grove Cemetery in Anacoco, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Josh, the son of James Calvin and Mary Geneva Adamski Gibbs was born Jan. 20, 1990, in DeRidder. He passed away on July 20, 2012, in Jacksonville, Ark. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joseph Adamski I. He is survived by his wife, Kayla Gibbs of Leesville; sons, Jason Gibbs and Mason Gibbs both of Leesville; parents, James and Mary Gibbs of Anacoco; brother, David Adamski of Cabot, Ark.; grandparents, James and Georgia Gibbs of Leesville, Jackie Adamski of North Carolina and Roger and Linda Tullis of Anacoco; and mother-in-law, Teresa Fitzgerald of Anacoco. Mrs. Myrtie Welch Celebration of Life services for Mrs. Myrtie Welch, 89, will be held on July 25 at Castor Baptist Church with Bro. Morris Goins and Bro. Jerry Twyman officiating. Interment will follow in the Castor Cemetery in Leesville. Left to cherish Mrs. Myrtie's memories will be one daughter, Barbara Busby and husband (J.L.); one son, James Welch and wife (Shirley); two brothers; W.C. (Slim) Wellman and wife Doris and L.E. Wellman and wife (Diane) with many extended family members. July 26, 2012 Katharina Stenner Barber Funeral services for Katharina Stenner Barber, 83, will be held on July 29 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Katharina Stenner Barber was born on Dec. 11, 1928, to Valentin and Margaret Stenner. Mrs. Barber passed away on July 26, 2012. She was a native of Germany and a long time resident of Leesville. She is survived by her son, Eddie Barber and wife Diana of Hazel Green, Ala., and their children, Crystal Mauran and husband Shane of Hazel Green, Ala. and Daniel Barber of Charleston S.C.; daughter, Belinda Sanders and husband Mike of Denham Springs and their children, Katharina "Katie" Beck, Brooke And Beaux Sanders of Denham Springs, and Michael and Kaitlyn Sanders of Leesville; great-grandchildren, MacKenzie Mauran, and Madison and Cole Sanders; sisters, Anna Werner and Elisabeth Portscht of Germany and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter R Barber; parents, Valentin and Margaret Stenner; and brothers, Michael and Barthel Stenner. Doris Elaine Haymon Dowden Doris Elaine Haymon Dowden 65, of Leesville went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2012. Celebration of life services for Mrs. Dowden will be held on July 28 at Mount Bethel Baptist Church in Leesville. Bro. Wayne Chance and Bro. Mark Christian will be officiating. Services are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Pallbearers will include Dicky Fetting, Tyler Scott, Larry Pridgen, Anthony Lawrence, Anthony Williams and Lowell Brown. Honorary pallbearers are Carl Brooks, J.P. Monk, Coydell Jackson, Freddie Boswell and Adam Willis. Mrs. Dowden is preceded in death by her father, Noah Haymon of Leesville; brother, JC Haymon of Leesville; sister-in-law, Patricia Haymon of Leesville; father-in-law, Loyce Dowden of Leesville and mother-in-law, Evie Dowden of Leesville. Mrs. Dowden is survived by her husband, Thomas Reid Dowden of Leesville; two sons, Tommy Dowden and wife, Jennifer, of Leesville, and Jesse Jackson and wife, Hillary, of Anacoco; three precious grandchildren, Austen Dowden, Austin Branch Jackson and Hanna Jackson; her mother, Odessa Cryer Haymon of Leesville, three brothers, Melvin Haymon and wife, Barbara, of Leesville, JE Haymon and wife Evelyn of Anacoco, and Elvin Haymon and wife, Nancy, of Anacoco; and two sisters, Merelene Monk and husband, J.P., of Leesville, and Jeanette Jackson and husband, Coydell, of Anacoco. Bonita Jo-Ann Watkins Funeral services for Bonita Jo-Ann Watkins, 71, of Florien, will be held on July 28 at Antioch Baptist Church in Florien with Rev. Jimmie Evans, Rev. Wayne Chance and Rev. Richard Partridge officiating. Burial will follow in the Antioch Cemetery in Florien. Bonita Jo-Ann Watkins was born on July 27, 1941 in Plainview. She passed away on July 25, 2012 at Sabine Retirement and Rehabilitation Center in Many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Ellie Hilton Brown; two brothers, Glen Brown and Merle Brown and son-in-law, Ronnie Withers. She is survived by her husband, Merwyn Watkins of Florien; daughter, Debbie Withers of Florien; two sons, DeWayne Watkins and wife Rita of Anacoco and David Watkins and wife Phyllis of Benton; one sister, Vera Jones of Peason; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be Lee Allen Gordon, Michael Brett Parady, David Blake Watkins, Jonathan Arron Withers, McKenna Elise Watkins and Perry Randolph. Dwain Vernon Wittenhagen Dwain Vernon Wittenhagen 85, of Leesville went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2012. Celebration of Life services for Mr. Wittenhagen will be held on July 29 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Leesville. Pastor Gary Archbold will be officiating. Services are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Pallbearers will include Donald Bloomquist, Matthew Bloomquist, Mark Wittenhagen, Bill O'Malley, Cameron Bettez, Gary Moore, Harold Jordan and H.P. (Paxton) Thomas. Mr. Wittenhagen was born on Oct. 19, 1926 in Mt. Vernon, S.D. to the late Albert Eric Wittenhagen and Elsie (Titze) Wittenhagen. Mr. Wittenhagen married the love of his life Selma (Sally) Hovdet on Sept. 5, 1953. Mr. Wittenhagen is preceded in death by his parents, Albert Eric Wittenhagen and Elsie (Titze) Wittenhagen and one brother, Harlan W. Wittenhagen. Mr. Wittenhagen is survived by his wife, Selma (Sally) Wittenhagen of Leesville; children, Cheryl M. (Wittenhagen) O'Malley and husband, Bill O'Malley, Diane L. (Wittenhagen) Mayo and husband, Earl Mayo, Eric A. Wittenhagen, and Brian D. Wittenhagen; two grandsons, Donald Bloomquist and Matthew Bloomquist; three granddaughters, Tabitha Mayo, Nikki Pignotti and Megan Pignotti; three great-grandsons, Cameron Bettez, Ryan Pelt, Jamison Pignotti; and four sisters, Deloris Jenney of Omaha, Neb., Sharon Burnside of Omaha, Neb., Carol Fox of San Bernadino, Calif. and Bonnie Peupke of Parkston, S.D. July 30, 2012 Gladys Mae Stockton Allison Memorial service will be held on August 2 at First Baptist Church of Scott in Scott, LA for Gladys Mae Stockton Allison "Grandmother," 87, who passed away peacefully on July 30 at Lafayette General Medical Center. Brother Frank Ducharme, minister of First Baptist Church of Scott, will be the celebrant of the memorial services. Memories and stories will be shared by her grandchildren, Michael Pelletier, Becky Abel and Julie Hebert. The obituary will be shared by great- granddaughter, Erin Pelletier. Maxine Gallien will reflect on Ms. Allison's Eastern Star involvement. Survivors include one son, Dorsey Allison and his wife, Rhonda of Sulphur; two daughters, Vicky White and her husband Mickey of Lake Charles, and Judith Avery of Scott; eleven grandchildren, Shawn Allison, Craig Allison, Sarah Allison, Tasca Jicks, Becky Abel and her husband, Marcus, Julie Hebert and her husband, Derrick, all of Lake Charles, Chad and his wife, Amy of Lakeland, FL, Daren White and his wife, Susan of Louisville, KY, Jeffrey Pelletier and his wife, Ginger of Lewisville, TX, Michael Pelletier and his wife, Sheri of Lafayette, and Charles Pelletier and his wife, Andrea of Scott; twenty-nine great-grandchildren, as well as in-laws, nieces and nephews. Gladys Allison was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Clara Stockton; her brother, Carl Stockton and her husband of 55 years, Harmon D. Allison. Grandmother was born on February 5, 1925 in Hot Springs, AK. August 8, 2012 Randy Perkins Funeral services for Mr. Randy Perkins will be held on Aug. 10 in the Rush Funeral Home Chapel, Oakdale, with Reverend Sherman Busby officiating. Mr. Perkins was preceded in death by his father Vernon Perkins. He is survived by; one son Jerod Perkins and his wife Heather of Kinder, LA.; one daughter Vanessa Perkins of Kinder; his mother Madle Perkins of Pitkin; one brother Cedric Perkins and his wife Beth of Pineville; one sister Regina Noblitt and her husband Glen of Oakdale. August 11, 2012 Charles H. Goins Funeral services for Charles H. Goins, 71, of Anacoco will be held on Aug. 13 at East Leesville Baptist Church with Revs. Jerry Key, Kevin McAllister, and Dennis Hackler officiating. Burial will follow in the Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Charles, the son of Howard Lee and Mildred Virginia Davis Goins, was born on May 31, 1941, in Leesville. He passed away on Aug. 11, 2012 at the Grace Home in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Goins Charles is survived by his wife of 48 years, Dorothy Goins of Anacoco; his mother, Mildred Jones of Anacoco; two sons and daughter in laws, Scotty and Michele Goins of Anacoco, and Michael and Deanne Goins of Anacoco; sister, Beverely Wilson of Anacoco; and four grandchildren, Bradley, Trace, Whitney, and Blake Goins. Cynthia Rector Stracner Cynthia "Cindy" Rector Stracner, 48, of Moss Bluff entered into Heaven on Aug. 9, 2012 from a local hospital. Mrs. Stracner was born in Crossville, Tenn., raised in Leesville and was a graduate of Leesville High School. She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband of 29 years, Charles "Greg" Stracner of Moss Bluff; three children, Candace Nicole Stracner and fiancé Jonathan Anderson and Victoria Holland Stracner, both of Lake Charles, and Charles Jacob Stracner of Moss Bluff; two grandchildren, Hudson Thomas Anderson of Lake Charles and Aaliyah Jade Rogers of Lake Charles; her parents, mother Jeri French Mayo and husband John of Leesville; father, Arthur L. Rector of Crossville, Tenn.; sister, Crystal Renea Rector of Leesville. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, James Earl and Laura French; paternal grandparents, Hayden and Georgia Rector, all of Crossville, Tenn.; and brother, Ron Lee Rector. Funeral services will be held on Aug. 12 in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Brother Mike Paris will officiate. Interment will follow in Colsolata Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service will be Garrett Powell, Dayton Dugas, Dustin Duhon, Tyler Leviner, Aaron Thierry, Corbin Eldridge, Aaron Averett and Christopher Rector. August 15, 2012 Sara Reid Fairchild (1941-2012) Sara Reid Fairchild, 70, of Alexandria passed away on Aug. 10, 2012 at Matthews Memorial Nursing Care after several years of declining health. Sara was born on Dec. 9, 1941 in Catawba County to the late Harrison Fuller and Elizabeth Bowman Reid. She is survived by a son, William H. Fairchild and wife, Donna of Leesville; four siblings, George H. Reid and wife, Barbara of Houston, Stuart L. Reid and Jane B. Reid of Hickory, N.C., Elizabeth R. Keenan of Houston, and Joan R. Propst and husband, Edwin of Hickory, N.C.; and a special loving friend of Sara's, Sylvia Shull of Hickory, N.C. Services will be held on Aug. 14 at Bass- Smith Funeral Home Chapel ini Hickory, N.C., with Rev. Don Ingle officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. D.L. Owens (1934-2012) Funeral services for D.L. "Pete" Owens, 77, of Leesville will be held on Aug. 17 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home with Bros. J.B. Yielding and Dale Mortensen officiating. Burial will follow in the Walnut Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Pete, the son of Almon Joe and Nancy Ida Bolton Owens was born on Oct. 1, 1934, in Slagle. He passed away on Aug. 13 in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Freddie Owens and sisters, Verda Walker, Vivian Ruth Gilcrease and Geraldine Mann. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dona F. Haymon Owens of Leesville; sons, Danny Ray Owens and wife, Wanda of Slagle, and Dale Owens and wife Leah of San Antonio, Texas; daughters, Diane Lord of Slagle and Deborah F. Setliff of Slagle; brothers, Glen Owens of Leesville and Ronnie Owens of Alexandria; sisters, Shirley Rose Boligner of Alexandria and Nola Faye "Polly" Owens of Leesville; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. August 18, 2012 Ellis Hoffpauir Funeral services for Ellis "Sonny" Hoffpauir, Jr., 79, of Leesville will be held on Aug. 21 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Penfield officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Ellis, the son of Ellis Albert Hoffpauir, Sr., and Clara Mae Mabry Hoffpauir, was born on Sept. 16, 1932, in Leesville. He passed away on Aug. 16, 2012, in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Clara Hoffpauir; wife, Wanda Hoffpauir and grandson, Christopher Hoffpauir. He is survived by his sons, Kent and wife Donna Hoffpauir of Leesville, Randy Hoffpauir of Delaware and Phil Hoffpauir of Lake Charles; grandchildren, Wayne Ryder, Kendra Hoffpauir, Joshua Hoffpauir and Jacob Hoffpauir; and great-grandchildren, Khrystian Hoffpauir, Elija McClintock, Aidyn Hoffpauir, Madelynn Hoffpauir, Tyler Ryder and Landon Ryder. Brandon Jeane (1984-2012) Funeral services for Brandon D. Jeane, 27, of Leesville will be held on Aug. 19 at Canaan Baptist Church with Bro. Morris Goins officiating. Burial will follow in the Canaan Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Brandon, the son of Roger Jeane and Pamela Marze, was born on Nov. 24, 1984, in Lake Charles. He passed away on Aug 16, 2012. Brandon is survived by his father, Roger Jeane of Leesville; mother, Pamela Marze of Merryville; one sister, Ashley Hackett of Slagle; one niece, McKayla Hackett of Slagle; grandmother, Peggy Jeane of Leesville; and a very special friend, Sharon Edwards of Noble. He is also survived by three uncles, Jerry Jeane, Paul Jeane and Kevin Jeane, all of Leesville; and numerous loved ones and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Maxie Jeane of Leesville and Glen Marze of Merryville; grandmother, Donnie Sue Marze of Merryville; nephew, Tristan Hackett of Slagle and uncle, Ronald Marze. Edward Jones Graveside services for Edward Jones, 56, of Leesville will be held on Aug. 20 at Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Pamela S. Tharp Funeral services for Pamela S. Tharp, 49, of Leesville will be held on Aug. 20 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Drew Crell officiating. Burial will follow in the Heritage Rowe Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Pamela, the daughter of David E. Tharp and Barbara S. Jones was born on Nov. 11, 1962, in Richwood, W. Va. She passed away on August 14, in DeRidder. She is survived by her husband, Willie McHaxey of Leesville; son, Thomas Gent and wife, Sierra of Leesville; daughters, Catherine Collins of Leesville and Bridget Gent White and husband, James of Leesville; brothers, Ricardo Moralez of Leesville and Richard Moralez of Leesville; sisters, Teresa Baker of Michigan, Tammy Lam of DeRidder, Penny McVey of Oregon and Sandra Anderson of Leesville; and eight grandchildren. James Tipper Funeral services for James "J.T." Tipper, 42, of New Llano will be held on Aug. 19 at the First United Pentecostal Church in Leesville with Bros. Steven Netherland, Gary Bankson and Mark Christian officiating. Burial will follow in the Canaan Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. James was a Rosepine Police officer who passed away on Aug. 16, 2012, from injuries received in an auto accident in Rosepine. Mr. Tipper is survived by his wife, Sarbrina Moore Tipper of New Llano; son, James Alexander Tipper of New Llano and his fiancée Brandi Harris; daughter, Rebecca Michon Tipper of New Llano; his mother, Angelika "Angie" Dixon of Anacoco; one sister, Michelle Morris of Anacoco; a nephew, Travis Kring; niece, M'kenna Kring; two stepsisters, Pam Dixon Smith and Cheryl Dixon, both of Anacoco; and stepnieces and nephews, Hope and Heath Smith, Joey Berube, and Britnee Dixon. He was looking forward to the birth of his granddaughter, Jamey Elizabeth Tipper. August 25, 2012 Gloria Leach Owen Vernon Parish native and community matriarch, Gloria Leach Owen entered her eternal rest and went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 25 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Slagle on June 30, 1925. The second daughter of Claude and Lucille Leach, she spent her entire life in Vernon Parish. In 1955, Gloria married Chester Creighton Owen, also of Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Creighton Owen and her parents Claude and Lucille Leach. She is survived by her dear siblings, whom she loved, cared for greatly and prayed for earnestly, sister, Mixon Lee Brabham and her husband Paul of Richardson, Texas; sister, Martha Sanderson and husband Ralph of Tampa, Fla.; brother and former U.S. Congressman Claude Leach and his wife Laura of Lake Charles; sister, Frances Watson and husband Robert of Montgomery, Texas; and sister and former Johnson Space Center Director, Dr. Carolyn Huntoon and her husband Harry of Barrington R.I. Mrs. Owen is also survived by her children, daughter Mae Ann White and her husband, Jamie of Leesville; son, Charles Anthony Owen and his wife Carolyn Owen of Benton; grandchildren, Joseph Creighton Ledet of Baton Rouge, and Laura Gaye and Emma Frances Owen, both of Benton. Funeral services will be held on Aug. 27 at the church. Graveside burial will take place immediately following the services at the Leesville cemetery. Winnie Peace Winnie "Penny" Peace passed away on Aug. 24, 2012 in a local hospital in Lake Charles. Penny was born in Bossier City in 1923, the daughter of John and Mary Belle Love. In 1944, Penny married Gerald M. Peace. Throughout their 55 years of marriage, they lived in Magnolia, Ark., Shreveport, Minden and Leesville. Following the passing of Mr. Peace, Penny moved to Lake Charles where she has resided for the past 14 years. Mrs. Peace was preceded in death by her parents, a sister and her beloved husband. She is survived by her three daughters, Vicki Green and husband Perry, Geralyn Davis and husband Clayton and Louan Loverich and husband Don; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be on Aug. 27 in Prien Memorial Park in Lake Charles. Rev. Randy Edwards will officiate. Interment will follow service. Neva M. Toney Celebration of life services for Neva M. Toney, 94, will be held on Aug. 25 in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville, with Bro. Davis of First Baptist Church of Anacoco officiating. Immediately following services, interment will take place in Castor Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Toney was born June 5, 1918, in Jasper Co., Texas, to the late William Walter and Pearl Owens Boycher and was peacefully called to her Heavenly home Aug. 23, 2012, in Leesville. Mrs. Toney is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Amos Toney; her parents; one son, Charles Toney; good friends, Charles and Kathy Brooks; caregiver, Marie Moss; three sisters, Lannie Bell, Lillie Williams and Viola Richard; three brothers, Guy Boycher, Alfred Boycher and Albert Boycher; and one granddaughter, Darla Tuck. Left to cherish Mrs. Toney's memory and share her stories will be one granddaughter, Debbie Ross and husband Ricky; one great-granddaughter, Haley Tuck Stevens; two great-great-grandsons, Mason and Tanner Ross; one great- great-granddaughter, Taylor Stevens. August 29, 2012 Don Goins Leesville's long-time community pharmacist and local business leader, Don Goins, 74, passed away on Aug. 25, 2012. Born and raised in Leesville, Mr. Goins was the middle of three sons of Milton and Elsie Goins. On August 18, 1962, Don married his best friend, Sarah Ferguson of Anacoco. Together they raised three children and built several businesses. Don Goins is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sarah, and their three children, daughter Cynthia Wann Jeane and her husband Stephan of Leesville, son Jeffrey Goins and his wife Katherine of Alexandria and daughter Julie and her husband Diego Quesada of Cabo, Mexico. Also mourning his passing are his brothers, Larry Goins and wife Velma of Leesville and James Goins and wife Jean of Shreveport. He is also survived by nine grandchildren who were his pride and joy, Courtney Dodson, Patrick Wann, Jenna Jeane, Sarah, Tucker and Noah Wann, Katie and Otis Goins, and Gia Quesada. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am. on Aug. 28 at First United Methodist Church of Leesville. Burial will follow the ceremony at the Forest Lawn Cemetery. James Harvey "Shake" Mingo II (1965-2012) James Harvey Mingo II was called to his eternal home on Aug. 22, 2012, at the age of 46. He was born on Dec. 16, 1965, in Laurel, Miss. the son of James Mingo I and Lucinda Belton. James leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife and very best friend, Gloria (Kenebrew) Mingo of Leesville; his parents, James and Gaynell Mingo I of Leesville, and Richard Belton Sr. of Columbia, Miss.; two sons, Andre' "Boomer" Belton of Pineville and Dennis Joiner II of Austin, Texas; one daughter, Megan Joiner Clark (Qualisimba) of Leesville; four brothers, Richard Belton, Jr. (Kameka) of Birmingham Ala., Melvin Belton (Virginia) of Columbia, Miss., Desmond Tucker(Laury) of Fayetteville, N.C., and Jesse Odom (Kim) of Kentucky; five sisters; Sheila Belton of Columbia, Miss., Trina Belton of Columbia, Miss., Amanda Hicks (Danzae) of Columbia, Miss., Tracy Tucker of Leesville and Sherell Foster of Natchez, Miss.; five grandchildren; a godson, Stephen Will Parker of Leesville; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, in-laws cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucinda Belton. A celebration of life service will be held on Sept. 1 at First Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Labby Memorial Funeral Home. September 6, 2012 Joseph Cleary Joseph Cleary, 63, beloved and cherished husband, father, father in-law, grandfather, and friend, passed away in his home, surrounded by family and friends. He was a Vietnam veteran who proudly served his country for over 20 years. Although he lost his two year battle with cancer, he faced it with the same characteristics with which he lived his life; courage, dignity, grace, strength, and, most especially, love. His legacy to his wife, children, daughter in-law, grandchildren, and friends is the love that came from the deepest part of his soul; it is a gift he gave freely and openly, every day of his life. Cancer may have afflicted his physical body, but he had something cancer will never have, a heart of gold. Joseph is survived by his wife of 44 years, Theresa; three children, Melissa, Kristina, and Marc; daughter in-law, Becca; and five grandchildren, Jude, Gideon, Jones, Maveric, and Milan, as well as numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother. Funeral mass will follow and burial will be at the Central Louisiana Veteran's Cemetery on La. 467 in Leesville, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Tressie Miller Funeral services for Tressie Miller, 88, of Hicks will be held on Sept. 7 at Laurel Hill Baptist Church. Bro. B.G. Dyess, Bro. Tom Carpenter and Bro. Jeremy Blocker will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Laurel Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Tressie, the daughter of Samuel Alexander Carruth and Bertie Catherine Monk Carruth, was born on June 13, 1924, in Hicks. She passed away on Sept. 3, 2012, in Alexandria after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She died surrounded by her loving family. This year, Mrs. Miller and her husband, C.D., were recognized by Louisiana Family Forum as one of the longest married couples residing in Louisiana. She is survived by her husband of 72 and a half years, C.D. Miller of Hicks, sons, Lamar Miller and wife Mary Anna of Leesville and Kenneth Miller and wife Deborah of Bentley; daughter, Mary Priscilla Lewis and husband Phil of Leesville; brothers, S.A. Carruth, Jr, of LaCamp and Ronald Carruth and wife Linda of Calcasieu; sister Catherine Figga and husband, Tom of Tampa, Fla.; eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Reathel Bailey Poe Services for Reathel Bailey Poe were held on Aug. 26 at the Lacamp Pentecostal Church in Lacamp with The Rev. Johnny H. Sanders officiating. Interment followed at the Lacamp Pentecostal Cemetery. Derryl Stapler, Jerry Dominy, Ryan McNeel, Brandon McNeel, Cody Nelson, Steven Burgess, Matthew Smith, and Butch Parody served as pallbearers. Ms. Poe went to be with the Lord on Aug. 23, 2012 in Houston. One of 12 children born to Henry Doc and Mary (Perkins) Bailey, she was born on Dec. 5, 1920 in Cravens. She was 91 years of age. Ms. Poe married the love her life, Howard Cecil Poe, on Nov. 30, 1974. They enjoyed 38 years of marriage and, together, they raised a wonderful family. Ms. Poe is preceded in death by her parents; her parents-in-law, Clem and Prener Poe; her husband of 38 years, Howard Cecil Poe; 10 of her siblings; seven brothers/sisters-in-law; and a grandson, Dale Howard Nelson. Left to cherish her memory are her three daughters, Leval Lindsey and husband W. C., Levern Nelson and husband Junior, and Teri Lynn Reed and husband Kevin; eight grandchildren, Kathleen Carol Haikey and husband Philip, Derryl Wayne Stapler, Sheila Ann Flournoy and Jerry Dominy, David Howard Nelson, Yvonne Carol Lindsey, Tabatha Darlene Milstead, Amanda Sherre Reed, and Heather Dawn Reed; 11 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Harley Bailey and wife Mildred; and a sister-in-law, Shirley Poe Parady. Arrangements were entrusted to Waller-Thornton Funeral Home of Trinity. Merrial Thomas (1912-2012) Funeral services for Merrial Thomas, 100, of Leesville will be held on Sept. 8 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Merrial was born on Feb. 24, 1912, and passed away on Aug. 26, 2012, at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Ms. Thomas is survived by the Hanes Family and her goddaughter, Pastor Carolyn Anderson. Barry Wayne Tilley (1954-2012) Funeral services for Barry Wayne Tilley will be held on Sept. 9 in the Fullerton Pentecostal Church with the Revs. Ronnie Perkins and Tommy Powell officiating. Committal services will follow in the Glass Window Cemetery under the guidance of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Barry, 58, of Pitkin, entered eternal rest on Sept. 5, 2012 in his residence. He was born on Jan. 25, 1954 in Fort Polk to the union of Hoy and Gertrude Townley Tilley. He was a United States Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War era. He leaves behind his loving family to cherish his memory, his wife, Patricia McGee Tilley of Fullerton; one daughter, Selena and husband Jeff Harper of Kinder; four stepchildren, Rachel and husband Tony Fee of Pitkin, Summer Kimsey of Pace, Fla., Isaac Kimsey of Orlando, Fla., and Noah Kimsey and wife Carla of Cantonment, Fla.; two brothers, Billy R. Tilley and wife Charlene of Pitkin, and Bryan Tilley and wife Jody of Kinder; one sister, Cheryl Perkins and husband Dalton of Leesville; four brother-in-laws, Jay McGee and wife Kathy of Sugartown, John McGee of Shreveport, David McGee of Sugartown, and Sonny McGee and wife Cindy of Johnson Bayou; three sister-in-laws, Margaret Arrant and husband Julian of Hayes, Janine McGee of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Deanna Conner and husband Robert of Many; five grandchildren; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Pallbearers to serve will be Cody Tilley, Jay McGee, John Cardy, Isaac Kimsey, Noah Kimsey, and Ron Philpott. September 8, 2012 Roy Kimbrel Gordy Funeral services for Roy Kimbrel Gordy, 67, of Leesville will be held on Sept. 10 at Laurel Hill Baptist Church with Revs. Mike Rhame and Danny George officiating. Burial will follow in the Laurel Hill Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Roy, the son of J.W. (Wilmer) Gordy, and Lela Jeter Gordy, was born in Leesville. He is preceded in death by his father and mother. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 21 years, Pat, (Patricia Carver) Gordy, son; Joe (Joseph Roy) Gordy and wife Debbie of Shreveport; daughters, Jeannie (Beverly Jean Gordy) Coulter of Shreveport and Sylvia Dowden Hedrick and husband Shorty of Leesville; sister, Mary Ann Butler and husband Melvin of Shreveport; brother, Duffy (W.G.) Gordy and wife Linda of Leesville; father and mother-in-law, Cullen and LaVern Carver of Burr Ferry; grandchildren, Dirk, Magen, Alicia, Autumn, Kimberlyn and great- grandchildren, Shelby, Amber and Reagan. He enjoyed his 4 1/2 years in the Army, based at Fort Polk and in Germany, during the Vietnam War. Serving as pallbearers are Stephen Gordy, Joe Pelliccio, Nolan McCool, Danny Ray McCool, Roger Bennett and Tommy K. Jackson. Honorary pallbearers are Dirk Edgeworth, David Gordy and Darrell Gordy. Robert E. Hunt (1972-2012) Funeral services for Robert E. Hunt, 40, of Leesville will be held on Sept. 11 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Chase Burns officiating. Burial will follow in the Castor Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Robert, the son of Howard Hunt and Kathy Crose, was born on April 25, 1972 in Leesville. He passed away on Sept. 7, 2012 at his residence. Robert is survived by two brothers, Phillip Hunt and wife Nancy of Leesville, and Ottis Hunt and wife Amy of Gainesville, Fla.; one sister, Sami Laub and husband Eric of Fort Hood, Texas; lifelong friend, Adrian Daniel of Leesville. Richie A. Jarrell (1966-2012) Funeral services Richie A. Jarrell, 46, of Evans will be held on Sept. 10 at Oak Grove Congregational Methodist Church in Burr Ferry with Rev. Melvin Smith and Rev. George Jeane officiating. Burial will follow in the Plunkaway Cemetery in Burr Ferry under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Richie was born July 3, 1966, in Leesville; he passed away on Sept. 6, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston. He was preceded in death by his father, Windal A. Jarrell; brothers, Windal Gary Jarrell and Jesse Martin Jarrell; his paternal grandparents, Jesse W. and Venia S. Jarrell and his maternal grandparents Grady A. and Viola C. Kennedy. He is survived by his mother, Wanda and husband John W. Jordan of Wiergate, Texas; sisters, Lisa and husband Louis "Bill" Verret of Baytown, Texas and Teresa Smith of Burr Ferry; nieces, Heather Jarrell Havener, Melissa Meaux and Holly Jarrell; nephews, Clayton Meaux and Brady Smith. September 10, 2012 Doris E. Simmons (1937-2012) Funeral services for Doris E. Simmons, 75, of Rosepine will be held on Sept. 12 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Officiating will be Rev. Roy Housier. Burial will follow in Lewis Cemetery in DeRidder, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Doris passed from this life on Sept. 8, 2012, at her residence. Mrs. Simmons was born on Feb. 24, 1937, to Clara Wyatt Dowden and Robert Edward Dowden in Coldwater. Survivors include her husband of 32 years, George W. Simmons of Rosepine; son, Billy E. Simmons and wife Joyce of Leesville; stepson, Earl Wayne Simmons and wife Linda of Rosepine; daughters, Paula Pickering and husband Frank of DeRidder, Debbie Beebe and husband David of Cabot, Alaska, Lulu Kubena and husband Gerard of El Campo, Texas, Sue Maxwell and husband Bill of Livingston, Texas and Carla Helton and husband Gordon of Enterprise, Ala.; brothers, Charles Dowden and Jerrell Dowden, both of Edgefield, S.C.; sister, Betty Watson of Oreta;13 grandchildren and 21 great-great-grandchildren. September 11, 2012 William Roy Dowden (1919-2012) After a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease and cancer, the Rev. William Roy Dowden went home to his Lord and Savior on Sept. 8, 2012. Brother Roy was born on Feb. 10, 1919, the third son of Ivy and Fanny Curtis Dowden. He was preceded in death by his father and mother; brothers Carl Dowden, Fern Dowden and Jean Dowden, all of Louisiana; a sister, Lillian Dowden Stone, and son-in-law, David G. Hayley, both of Texas. He is survived by his wife of 63+ years, Pauline "Polly" Polk Dowden,of Hornbeck; two daughters, Susan D. Dowden Hayley, also of Hornbeck, and Jane E. Dowden Ellis and her husband, the Rev. Dr. Ronald L. Ellis, President of California Baptist University, of Riverside, Calif. He is also survived by two grandsons, Ashton Dowden Ellis, his wife Lauren Conner Ellis (of Lake Charles), their three children, Charles Henry, Teresa "Tess" Mary and James Marion, of California, and Erik-Zachary Dowden Ellis, his wife Rebecca West Ellis, and their daughter, Elisabeth "Betty" of Catoosa, Okla. He is also survived by two sisters, Mary Dowden Laurence of Anacoco and Marnee Dowden Williamson of Lake Charles. He was attending Northwestern Normal College in Natchitoches when the outbreak of World War II caused his National Guard unit to be called to active duty. He served in the Army in the Southern Pacific until the end of the war. Funeral services will be held on Sept. 13 at the church. A graveside service will follow at the Toro Cemetery in the Plainview Community in Sabine Parish. Jody Poston (1927-2012) Judy Poston, 85, passed away on Sept. 10, 2012 at Sabine Retirement and Rehabilitation Center in Many following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held on Sept. 12 at Warren Meadows Funeral Home in Many with Rev. Wayne Chance and Rev. Jack Bell officiating. Interment will follow at Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery in Hornbeck. Judy was born on Feb. 19, 1927 in Leesville to the late Joyce Mae McCollough and James David (Dave) McCollough. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Joyce McCollough; stepmother, Melmo Cabra McCollough; and husband, Sen. Bryan A. Poston, Sr. She is survived by her four children, Bryan A. Poston, Jr. and wife Jonell, Larry Poston and wife Una, David Poston and wife Sandra and Marjorie Sullivan and husband Sidney; 10 grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Al Poston, Brad Poston, Steve Poston, Sidney W. Sullivan, Mark Davis and Jack Sanders. September 13, 2012 Paul Columbus Brabham (1923-2012) Paul Columbus Brabham, 89, born in 1923 in Glenmore, passed away peacefully on Sept. 10, 2012 following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mixon Lee "Mickie" Leach (Richardson, Texas); his children, Monica (Dallas, Texas), Charles (Grapevine, Texas), Anne (Dallas, Texas) and Robert (Richardson, Texas); daughter-in-law Carol and grandson, Ian. He is also survived by sisters-in-law, Martha Sanderson and husband, Ralph (Tampa, Fla.); Frances Watson and husband Robert (Montgomery, Texas); Dr. Carolyn Huntoon and husband, Harry (Barrington, R.I.); and brother-in-law, Claude "Buddy" Leach and his wife, Laura (Lake Charles). He was preceded in death by his son, Paul C. Brabham, Jr. (Leesville); parents, Wesley and Mitylene Bond Brabham, (Leesville); brother, Douglas Wesley Brabham; and sister-in-laws, Gloria Hope Owen and husband, Creighton (Leesville) and Stella Brabham (Leesville). Funeral services will be held on Sept. 14 at Highland Park United Methodist Church (HPUMC) Cox Chapel, Interment will be at a later date, DFW National Cemetery. During World War II, as a staff sergeant, he was a sperry ball gunner in the 15th Air Force B-24, Liberator Group, completing 35 Combat missions. Charles H Ford (1947-2012) Funeral services for Charles H. Ford, 65, of Leesville will be held at noon on Sept. 15, at Johnson Temple Church of God in Christ. Elder Maurice Johnson and Elder Jerry Taylor will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Charles, the son of Jessie Ford and Mary Lee Ford Jones, was born on Jan. 12, 1947, in Leesville. He passed away on Sept. 3, 2012, in Leesville. He is survived by his best friend and companion of 23 years, Helen White; one son, Charles D. Ford (GooGoo); one daughter, Shawanda Ford (Angel); one stepson, James White (wife, Bridget); two stepdaughters, Sabrina White and Eulanda Whitehead (husband, Frederick); 11 grandchildren, Danique Ensley, Demetrius Ensley, Sharniquia White, Kiyontre White, ShaTonna White, Africa Whitehead, Asia Whitehead, Malaysia Whitehead, Ajaney White, Treyrone White, Davine Price' Brook and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by four brothers, Jessie Ford, Jr., (wife, Debbie), Alvin Ford (wife, Nancy), Freddie Ford, and Robert Ford, all of Arizona; six sisters, Theda Brothers (husband, Leo), Maxine Horne (husband, J. McClain), Ernestine Booker (husband, Ronnie), Jean McDuffie (husband, Al), all of Arizona and Gail Richardson of Atlanta. CSM (Ret) Ivy Ray Smith (1924-2012) Command Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Ivy Ray Smith, 88 of Leesville, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 11, 2012. He was born on March 27, 1924 in Logansport to Samuel Foster and Amanda Galloway Smith. Command Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Ivy Ray Smith served in World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Nell Smith and parents, Samuel and Amanda Smith. Command Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Ivy Ray Smith is survived by his daughters, Nancy Garcia and husband Andrew Garcia of Conroe, Texas, and Elizabeth Cooksey and husband Wyatt Cooksey of Livingston, Texas; son, David Ray Smith and wife Jamie Smith of Loverttsville, Va .; sister–in-law, Connie Johnson of Austin,Texas; brother-in-law, James Rhodes of Dripping Springs, 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. Services will be held on Sept. 15 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. September 15, 2012 Bennie W. Farris Funeral services for Bennie W. Farris, 63, of Anacoco will be held Sept. 18 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Bennie, the son of Oliver D. Farris and Lucyelle Ogden, was born Jan. 1, 1949, in San Antonio. He passed away Sept. 13, 2012, at his residence in Anacoco. Mr. Farris served in the 3rd Battalion 4th Marines Regiment; he loved the military. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jim Murdock, Jerry Murdock and Butch Murdock and sisters, Margaret Murdock and Fran Murdock. He is survived by his ex-wife, Patricia Nagman Farris of Anacoco; sons, Scott Farris and Chris Farris, both of Anacoco; daughter, Amanda Farris Barton and husband Will of Anacoco; sister, Jeanette Helton and husband Ron of Magnolia, Texas and one granddaughter, Alexis. September 17, 2012 Florence Ann Carpenter Allen (1935-2012) Life celebration and memorial services for Florence Ann Carpenter Allen, 77, of Leesville will be held on Sept. 22 at Canaan Baptist Church with Bros. Morris Goins and Jerry Penfield officiating, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Florence Ann Carpenter entered this world on Jan. 14, 1935 at Providence, R.I. She joined Darius "Bud" Allen in holy matrimony on Sept. 18, 1954. Ms. Flo graduated from this life very peacefully on Sept. 15, 2012. Those left to celebrate her life include her sons, Bob Allen and his wife Debra Holler-Allen of Leesville, David Allen and wife Tammy of Breaux Bridge, and Nathan Allen and wife Nicole of Wildomar, Calif.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Leffie J. Westbrook Funeral services for Leffie J. "L. J." Westbrook, 72 of Hornbeck will be held on Sept. 18 at First Baptist Church in Hornbeck with Rev. Jack Bell and Rev. Bill Hines officiating. Leffie, the son of Hoyt and Nora Mae Westbrook was born Nov. 14, 1939 in Houston, Texas. He passed away Sept. 14, 2012 in Alexandria. After serving in the National Guard, he joined the United States Air Force on July 4, 1957 and served until his retirement as a tech sergeant in 1977. His service included posts in New Mexico, where he met and married his wife of 51 years, Naomi "Louise" Westbrook, as well as Japan, Spain and a tour of duty in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Leffie is survived by his wife, Louise Westbrook of Hornbeck; daughter Terri and husband, Joey Whiddon of Hornbeck; brother Hoyt "Tommy" Westbrook; sisters, Rose Marie Boxberger and Joe Ann and husband Ronald Dowden, all of Leesville; grandchildren, Keith Thomas Whiddon and wife Jessica of West Monroe, and Annslea Taylor Whiddon of Hornbeck. Ruth Marie Robertson Woodle Ruth Marie Robertson Woodle, 89, passed from this world Sept. 16, 2012, to a beautiful place called Heaven. She was born April 17, 1923, in Slagle. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ida and Louis A. Robertson of Slagle; her husband, Hoyt Woodle, Sr.; her grandsons John Zuroske, Jr. and Jay Weeks; son-in-law Steve Weeks; five brothers and one sister. Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Martha Zuroske (Johnny) of New Llano and Joyce Weeks of Simpson; one son, Hoyt Woodle, Jr. (Charla) of Sealy, Texas; three sisters, Ruby Faulk, Bonnie Holifield, and Billie Dowden, all of Leesville; five grandchildren, Tami Rojas of New Llano, Janet Edwards (Delton) of LaCamp, Kyle and Aaron Woodle of Sealy, Texas, and Shelia Stephens (Jammy) of Simpson; six great-grandchildren, Jessica, Morgan, Tyler, Chandler, Dalton and Dakota; and four great-great-grandchildren, Rylan, Hayden, and Brayden Doyle and Weston Edwards. The funeral to celebrate her life will be held on Sept. 21 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Burial will follow at the Leesville Cemetery. September 19, 2012 June Ray June Ray passed away Sept. 18, 2012 in her residence in Leesville. A funeral service honoring Mrs. Ray will be held on Sept. 21 in the Chapel of Heritage Rowe Funeral Home with Rev. Morris Goins officiating. Burial will follow in Heritage Rowe Memorial Lawn. Mrs. Ray is preceeded in death by her parents, Arthur and Ester Ray; husband, David Suire Sr. and a grandson Charles "Charlie" Emerson III. Family left to cherish her memories are sons, Larry Guillory, David Suire and Dwight Suire; daughters, Jessica Cox, Inez Meshell, Amanda Emerson and Mary Ann Clark; brothers, Don, Bobby and Ronnie Ray; sisters, Carolyn Johnson, Edna Varnado, Wanda Crappell and Joan Menard; grandchildren, John Joseph, Brittany, Chelsea, Vivan, L.J., Gage, Courtney, Chelsea B., Quinten, Anna, Tiffiany, Alexis, Emily, Zachary, David III, Steel, Evan, Hannah, Whitley, Dillin, Shawn-Mikael, Autumn and Jade; and five great- grandchildren. September 20, 2012 Johnny W. Wyatt Funeral services for Johnny W. Wyatt "Unc", 65, of Leesville will be held on Sept. 22 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Bros. James Hickman and James Kay will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Brister Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Johnny W. Wyatt "Unc" was born Aug. 23, 1947. He went to be with the Lord on Sept. 19, 2012, at LSU Hospital in Shreveport. He was preceded in death by his daddy, Philmore Lodridge and mother, Mamie; father, Johnny Wyatt; his precious daughter, Tracy Wyatt and sister, Melba Self. He is survived by his wife, Helen of Leesville; brother, Louis Wyatt of Shreveport; daughter, Kelly Moses of Gloucester, Mass.; three sons, Richard and wife Rhonda of Waskom, Texas, Brian and wife Charlie of Carthage, Texas and Bo and wife Sumer of Rosepine; four granddaughters, Alison, Elisha, Savanna and Diamond; six grandsons, Connor, Donavon, Ryan, Justin, Tariq and Ethan. September 25, 2012 Tommy Allen Funeral services for Tommy Allen, "Trigger," 66, of DeRidder will be held on Sept. 28 at First Baptist Church in DeRidder. Officiating will be Rev. Lynn Clayton, minister of New Life Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in DeRidder, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. John Thomas Allen "Tommy," was born on July 19, 1946, to Norman Allen and Anna Crumpler Allen in DeRidder. He passed from this life on Sept. 25, 2012, at his residence in DeRidder. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Nichols Allen of DeRidder, married 29 years; three sons, Mark Allen of DeRidder, Mike Allen of Lake Charles and Daniel McFarland of Hinston; three daughters, Missy Williams of DeRidder, Mindy Runge of Mansfield and Angela Hickman of DeRidder; one sister, Sandra Eschete of Lafayette and nine grandchildren. Tossye Lee Eaves Tossye Lee Eaves, 87, of Merryville went to meet her Lord on Sept. 22, 2012. Her Homegoing service will be held on Sept. 27 at First Baptist Church in Merryville. Pastor Wayne Squyres and Rev. Darrell Davis will officiate. Burial will follow in Cannon Cemetery in Merryville. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, David Edsel Eaves, Jr. and wife Winnie of Merryville; sister, Sue Brandenburg of Puyallup, Wash.; grandchildren, Kristi Goodknight and husband Michael of Hawaii, Chad Edsel Eaves of Merryville, Titus Tidwell of Topsie, and Owena Wing and husband Eddie of Moss Bluff; great-grandchildren, Ashlyn, Sarah, and Kinsley Goodknight, Jason and Tony Tidwell, and Gabriel and Gracey Wing. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Edsel Eaves Sr.; parents Bill and Betty Hewitt; brother, Bill Hewitt Jr. and sister, Blanche Monk. Etta Lena Ford Chevallier (1921-2012) Funeral services for Etta Lena Ford Chevallier, 91, of Leesville will be held on Sept. 25 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in the Toro Community with Rev. Kendal Price officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Etta, the daughter of Lewis Edward and Lydia Reeves Windham, was born June 12, 1921, in Jena. She passed away Sept. 22, 2012 in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, LaVelle Ford; sister, Dottie Price and grandson, Leonard Evans. She is survived by her son, Jerry LaVelle Ford and wife Shelia of Houston; daughters, Sharon Evans and husband, Jimmy of Leesville and Dottie "Dianne" Anderson and husband, M.J. of Trinity, Texas; brother, Earl Windham of Jena; grandchildren, Jimmy Evans, Jr., FeLisha Evans, Edgar Evans, Murphy Anderson, Amanda Ford and Jeremy Ford; nine great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Huey P. Gilcrease (1924-2012) Funeral services for Huey P. Gilcrease, 88, of Leesville will be held on Sept. 25 at First United Pentecostal Church of Leesville with Revs. Mark Christian, Dale Mortensen, Alvin Glaze, and John Burns officiating. Burial will follow in the Walnut Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Huey, the son of William Theodore and Daisey Mae Harvel Gilcrease, was born Jan. 7, 1924, in Alexandria. He passed away Sept. 21, 2012 in Leesville. Mr. Gilcrease served in the United States Army, having served in World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Owens Gilcrease. Mr. Gilcrease is survived by his sons, William Gilcrease and wife Debbie, and Danny Gilcrease all of Leesville; daughter, Janell Martinez and husband, Donald of Grand Prairie, Texas; six grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. September 27, 2012 Rev. Arthur Haymon A service to honor the life of Rev. Arthur Haymon will be held on Sept. 29 at the First Baptist Church in Natchitoches with Revs. Tommy Rush, Jerry Penfield, and Lee Dickson to officiate. Burial will follow in Fort Jesup Cemetery. Rev. Haymon, age 89, of Natchitoches passed away Sept. 25, 2012 in Natchitoches. October 2, 2012 Emily Blosdale-Dionne Emily "Milly" Blosdale-Dionne, 17, of 31 Sawmill Plain Road, South Deerfield, Mass. died unexpectedly on September 26th, at home. She was born Dec. 28, 1994 at Bayne-Jones Army Hospital at Fort Polk. Besides her parents, Ann Dionne and Wayne Wagner of South Deerfield, Mass., she leaves her brother, Ryan Wagner of South Deerfield, Mass. and her sister Kara Wagner of Bernardston, Mass.; her uncle, Alan Dionne of Gaithersberg, Md.; birth father, Benjamin J. Blosdale; her paternal grandfather, James Blosdale of Leesville; her aunt and uncle, Kimberly and James Day; and her cousins, Joshua and Rivers Day all of Leesville. A celebration of life service will be held on Oct. 5 in the Wrisley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Blunt officiating. At the request of the family, Milly's burial will private. October 9, 2012 Robert E. Michalk Mr. Robert E. Michalk, 84 of Anacoco departed this life on Oct. 8, 2012. Services celebrating his life will be held on Oct. 12 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Leesville, with Bishop Gregory Funderburk, and Stake President Dwight Epperson officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery Leesville under the direction of Heritage Rowe Funeral Home. Mr. Michalk is preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Farnsworth Michalk; a son, Robert Bruce Michalk and three granddaughters. Those left to cherish his memory include a son, Jeffrey S. Michalk (Janis); daughters, Patricia Michalk Hamby (Frank), Barbara Michalk Walls, Heather Michalk Warner (Gilbert), Tammy Michalk Shisler (Allen), Lorri Michalk Doucet, Penny Michalk Johnson (Terry); sisters, Isabel Kennedy, Beverly McCown and Billie Rowe. Also are 29 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren and four great-great- grandchildren; and sister in laws, Ruth McKinley and Dorothy Farnsworth. Brenda K. Trotti Funeral services for Brenda K. Trotti, 56, of Evans will be held on Oct. 9 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. George Swain and Rev. Tony Crosier officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Hornbeck, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Brenda, the daughter of Luther and Earleen Tate Wood, was born Oct. 27, 1955, in New Orleans. She passed away Oct. 6, 2012 in Lake Charles. She was preceded in death by her father, Luther Wood, and her brother, Michael Wood. Brenda is survived by her husband, Doug Trotti of Evans; her sons, Damian and wife Dawn Milam of Lafayette, and Joshua Trotti of Evans; her daughter, Carrie Speer and husband Cody Brown of Cotile; her mother, Earleen Wood of Lake Charles; brothers, Luther "Bucky" Wood, Jr of Lake Charles and Randall K. Wood of Shreveport; sister, Patricia Barnhill of Conroe, Texas, and seven grandchildren. October 11, 2012 Juan Booty Funeral services for Juan Booty will be held on Oct. 12 at Kisatchie Baptist Church in Kisatchie with Rev. Larry Vaughn officiating. Interment will follow at New Kisatchie Cemetery in Kisatchie. Juan Booty, 68, passed away on Oct. 9, 2012. Juan was born on Oct. 3, 1944 to the late Dewey Booty and Ozie Blackwell Booty in Kurthwood. Juan spent three years of his life serving in the U. S. Army, where he was stationed in Germany and attained the rank of Sergeant. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Booty of Provencal; two sons, Tracy James Wyble, Sr. and his wife Georgianna of Kisatchie, and David Juan Booty, Sr. and wife Carol Ann of Port Neches, Texas; one daughter, Michelle Fridley and husband Scott of Anacoco; 12 grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; two sisters, Joan Gill and husband Jerry of Pineville, and Janice Lewis and husband David of Kisatchie; and one brother, Ronald Dean Booty and wife Peg of Kisatchie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey Booty and Ozie Blackwell Booty, and one grandson, Chris Brasher. October 12, 2012 PAULINE L. POLK DOWDEN Following a 16 month illness, Pauline L. Polk Dowden went home to her Lord and Savior Oct. 10, 2012, after devoting most of her time and energy for the past few years into caring for her invalid husband. Mrs. Polly was born Dec. 19, 1927, the first of two daughters born to Wayne E. and Nina L. Starling Polk. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son-in-law, David G. Hayley and her husband of more than 63 years, the Rev. William Roy Dowden, who passed into his new life just last month following a lengthy illness. She is survived by their two daughters, Susan D. Dowden Hayley of Hornbeck, and Jane E. Dowden Ellis and her husband, the Rev. Dr. Ronald L. Ellis, President of California Baptist University, of Riverside, Calif. She is also survived by two grandsons, Ashton Dowden Ellis, his wife Lauren Conner Ellis (of Lake Charles), their three children, Charles Henry, Teresa "Tess" Mary, and James Marion, all of California, and Erik-Zachary Dowden Ellis, his wife Rebecca West Ellis, and their daughter, Elisabeth "Betty" Marie of Catoosa, Okla. She is also survived by her sister, Mrs. Dorothy M. Polk Way, of Houston, Texas. A viewing will be on Oct. 13 at the First Baptist Church of Hornbeck, with funeral services at the church. A graveside service will follow at the Toro Cemetery in the Plainview Community in Sabine Parish. October 13, 2012 Capt. Mark Edourd Brandlin Capt. Mark Edourd Brandlin was born on May 8, 1951, in Los Angeles. He passed away on Oct. 12, 2012, at his residence in Anacoco. Mr. Brandlin served his country for four years as a Marine and later retired as Captain in the Merchant Marines. Mr. Brandlin was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Brandlin and brother, Chip Brandlin. He is survived by his loving wife, Katrina Renee Clark Brandlin; father, William Thomas Brandlin and mother Nancy; sisters, Mary Kautz and husband Dave; brothers, Tom Brandlin, Tony Brandlin and wife Celeste, Pat Brandlin and wife Shirley, Pete Brandlin and wife Chris, and Mike Thomas and Celeste Bauchier Brandlin; nieces, Danielle,Dana, Barbara, Daniela and Rachel, and nephews, Derek, Greg and Michael. In addition he is also survived by his mother-in-law, Martha and father-in-law, Ret. Command Sgt. Maj. Wiley Clark. Mark was also preceded in death by his godchildren, Marcie, Michael, Samantha, Shamus, Megan, Salvorte, Steven, and Sean; Guam family, William Bradford and wife Sonia, Mark Franchino and wife Arcelita and children, Pete Scroggins and wife Monica, Helen Fentress and husband Michael and children, Ignacio Cruz and wife Maria, George Quinata and wife Annett, and Nanako Lipai, Guy Stone and wife Alice of Leesville. A memorial will be held at a later date. Clayton Shelby Hollenbeck Funeral services for Clayton Shelby Hollenbeck, 70, of DeRidder will be held on Oct. 17 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Leesville Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Clayton was born Dec. 23, 1941, in Hot Springs, Ark. He passed away Oct. 10, 2012, in Lake Charles. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Clayton is survived by his sons, C. A. Hollenbeck of DeRidder and Brandon Hollenbeck of Dallas; brothers, James Hollenbeck of Hot Springs, Ark. and Randy Hollenbeck of Texas; six grandchildren, Shelby Hollenbeck and Samuel Hollenbeck and four others; and two great- grandchildren. October 16, 2012 Willie Faye Jeane Willie Faye "Jane" Jeane, 83, of Leesville, passed from this life on Oct. 15, 2012. Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, John Dewey Jeane Jr. and James Edgar "Bit" Jeane and wife Brenda Lea, all of Leesville; daughters, Alfa Chaney and husband Jimmy of Leesville, Robbie Jordan and husband Roger of Burr Ferry, and Melissa Ann Jeane of Leesville; brothers, Louis Jones of Baton Rouge and William H. Jones of Simpson; sisters, Ethel Lanier of Birmingham, Ala.; 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Dewey Jeane Sr.; parents, James Thomas and Gladys Lambert Jones; brothers, Kenneth Jones, Thomas Jones and JamesPaul Jones; sisters, Annie Dowden and Ruth Parker; and grandsons, Thomas Jeane and James David Chaney. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Oct. 17 at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Burr Ferry Cemetery in Burr Ferry. Bro. Morris Goins will officiate. Wayne Winston Willis Funeral services for Wayne Winston Willis, 75, will be held on Oct. 18 at Leonidas Polk Memorial Episcopal Church in Leesville with Father Matt Woollett officiating, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Interment will immediately follow in the Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco. Mr. Willis was born Jan. 5, 1937, in Shreveport, to the late Robert E. and Margaret Bevins Willis. He is survived by his wife, Judith Ferrill Willis; one son, Nigel R. Willis; two daughters, Sarah Willis, and Dinah Willis Floyd and husband Raymon; one sister, Andrea Willis Ford and husband Charles; and one grandson, Ryan Patrick Floyd. October 20, 2012 John Phillip Jones Funeral services for John Phillip "J.P." Jones, 68, of Leesville will be held Oct. 22 at Anacoco First Baptist Church with Bro. D.R. Davis and Bro. Bill Blackmon officiating. Burial will follow in the Fort Jesup Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. J.P., the son of William F. and Edith Holden Jones was born Oct. 10, 1944, in McCall Creek, Miss. He passed away October 18, 2012, in Leesville. J.P. loved his wife Barbara and was her partner for 40 years. He dearly loved his children, Frances and Cindy and his grandchildren, Jason, Nikki, and Jake. He served in the United States Army for 28 years. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Basil Jones. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Barbara Jones of Leesville; two daughters, Cindy Hiaeshutter and husband Rich of Sparta, Mich., and Frances Howe and husband Rick of Leesville; sisters, Maxine Pine Pannell and husband, Larry of McComb, Miss. and Wilma Frazier and husband Craig of McCall Creek, Miss.; brother, Vernon Jones of Smithdale, Miss.; and grandchildren, Jason White of Leesville, Nikki Howe of Leesville and Jake Hiaeshutter of Sparta, Mich. October 24, 2012 Violet Ester (Hatten) Hill Violet Ester (Hatten) Hill passed from this life on Oct. 21, 2012 at Byrd Hospital in Leesville. Known affectionately as "Vi," she was born on Dec. 16, 1944 in Pasadena, Texas to her loving parents, William Brown Hatten and Eula Lowery Hatten Curry. She was preceded in death by her parents; by her brother Ellis Hatten; and her niece Kimberly Wallett. The Hill family will gather on Oct. 27 at the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, to honor "Vi" in a memorial service. Vi's survivors include her son, Christopher Jason Morrell of Adams Center, N.Y.; five brothers, David Hatten of Delhi, Leo Hatten of Elizabethtown, Pa., Wesley Hatten and Mike Hatten both of West Monroe; and Buck Curry of Delhi; four sisters, Erma Lee Hoggatt and husband Ronald of Leesville, Lena Phillipi of West Monroe, Jessie Johnson of Vinton, and Jamie Hatten of Corpus Christi, Texas; three grandchildren. October 26, 2012 Funeral services for Dale Winston James, 65, of Leesville will be held on Oct. 28 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Castor Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Dale, the son of Carl Winston James and Margaret Carlock James was born Jan. 2, 1947, in Leesville. He passed away on Oct. 26, 2012, in Alexandria. Dale was a lifetime member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. He was Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl James. He is survived by his sons, Chad James of Sulphur, Leath James of Leesville and Brent James of Welch; daughter, Rebecca Laughlin of Sulphur; mother, Margaret Carlock James Williams of Leesville; special friend, Becky James of Leesville; and grandchildren, Trevor, Trey, Katelyn, Tyler, Cole, Killian and Jessie. October 31, 2012 Eddard Lee Morrison Funeral services for Mr. Eddard Lee Morrison will be on Nov. 2 in Big Hammock Baptist Church in Leander with Rev. Bill Blackmon officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Hineston under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Morrison, 88, of Leander, entered eternal rest on Oct. 30, 2012. Eddard retired from the Forestry Service after 22 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Addie Morrison and his parents, Isaac and Carrie Morrison. Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory include two sons, Clarence Morrison and his wife, Jimmie Rose, and Alva Lee Morrison and his wife, Bonnie all of Leander; two grandchildren, Thomas Morrison and Kim Rhymes and her husband, Mark, all of Leander; and two great-grandchildren, Tylee Busby and Carrie Morrison, both of Leander. November 1, 2012 Gertrude L. Phelps Funeral services for Gertrude L. Phelps, 89, of Leesville will be held on Nov. 3 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Penfield and Bro. Wallace Palmer officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Gertrude, the daughter of Elias and Louise Sandell was born Jan. 8, 1923, in Hornbeck. She passed away Oct. 28, 2012 in Webster, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elias and Louise Sandell; husband, Hobert Phelps; son, Larry Phelps and daughter, Kathy Phelps. She is survived by her son, Jerry and wife Mary Beth Phelps of Pasadena, Texas; brothers, Ed Sandell of Palestine, Texas, Sammy Sandell of Houston, Joseph Sandell of Anacoco and Lynn Sandell of Lytle, Texas; sisters, Dorothy Clay of Denton, Texas, Francis Jones of Denton, Texas and Gloria Stout of Houston; four grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. November 5, 2012 Alene Walker Alford Alene Walker Alford was born Dec. 19, 1915 in Negreet in the area of Walkerville, the youngest child of Leetha Sowell Walker and Eugene Alford Walker. What a beauty she was with black hair, hazel eyes and beautiful complexion. Funeral services for Alene Walker Alford will be held beginning on Nov. 2 at Many First Baptist Church in Many. Burial will follow at Ft. Jessup Cemetery in Many. After graduation, she moved to Many and lived with her sister, Iva Dees, and worked in Dees' Café. That's where she met Herman Alford (a good looking redhead). They were married in 1935, had six children and he worked in the oil field most of his life. Alene was only 58 years old when Herman died. Alene was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Alford; her son, Walker Ross "Brue" Alford and her son-in-law, Garland Lovelace. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Dee, Corley, Genie, Y.C., Norman, Harry and Alvin; and sisters, Leona, Iva, Mamie, Nonie, Nettie, Elizabeth and Bertie. Alene Alford is survived by her children, Charlotte Lovelace, Rosalind and Tom Andries, Dan and Lina Alford, Herman Lawrence "Larry" Alford, Jr., Steve and Janie Alford, Nell and Pete Crnkovic. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 24 great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild: Shon and Melinda Lovelace, Ross and Dee Ann Lovelace, Dana and Loren Alford, Colton, Jace, Jared, and Kalei Walker and Carol Alford, Ross Holly and Gary Gill, Phillip and Andrew David and Allison Andries, Kent and Grant Denyse and Chris Williams, Rylea and Olivia Madison and Chris Rutherford, Madden Galen Alford, Laura and Mark Swanstrom, Lyle and Leah Anthony and Angela Alford, Abe and Aggie Katie and Larry Lombardino, Robert Ray and Arin Alford, Gray Jessica and Brian Sepulvado, Kane, Kara, and Karlie Trey Alford, Joselyn Alford Elizabeth and Pervis Chance, Joel and Noah Rand and Andrea Alford, Parks. She is also survived by her dearest friend of "60" years, Jannie Tackett and her daughters, Pam Curtis, Glenda Zick and families. Jacqueline Sharp Funeral services for Jacqueline Sharp, 47, of Houston will be held on Nov. 3, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Leesville Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Jacqueline, the daughter of James Sharp Sr., and Dorothy Thomas Sharp, was born on Aug. 3, 1965, at Fort Polk. She passed away on Oct. 30, 2012, at her residence in Houston. She was preceded in death by her father, James Sharp Sr., and brother, Ronald Sharp. She is survived by her son, DéAndre Shaw of Huntsville; daughter, Karyssa Shaw of Houston; mother, Dorothy Sharp of Leesville; brother, James Sharp, Jr., of Houston; and sisters, Lottie Poydras of Houston and Matricia S. Martin of Leesville. November 6, 2012 Victor W. and Earline Chung Services for Victor W. and Earline Chung will be on Nov. 10 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with the Rev Joseph L. Garner officiating. A dual burial will be held on Nov. 13 at Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. and Mrs. Chung, both 69, of Leesville, died respectively on Nov. 1, 2012, at Rapides Regional Memorial Hospital in Alexandria, and Nov. 3 at Christus Saint Francis Cabrini and Grace Home, Alexandria. They are survived by one son, Perry L. McCauley, Sr. of Leesville; six daughters, Angela M. Hicks of Birmingham, Ala., Vicki L. Patterson of Ohio, Theresa A. Baker of Birmingham, Ala., Patricia D. Chung of Colorado Springs, Col., Beverly J. Brown of Leesville, and Catherine J. Clark of Warren, Mich.; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. November 7, 2012 Dempsey J. Haymon Funeral services for Dempsey J. Haymon, 75, of Hornbeck will be held on Nov. 9 at Old Anacoco Baptist Church with Bro. Wayne Chance, Bro. Alton Achord and Dr. Glenn Cooley officiating. Burial will follow in the Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Dempsey, the son of Floyd and Gertie Jeane Haymon, was born Jan. 18, 1937, at Fort Polk. He passed away on Nov. 6, 2012 in Shreveport. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Wandalene. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Haymon of Hornbeck; son, James and wife Lisa Haymon of Winnfield; daughter, Karen Haymon of Alexandria; brothers, Delmon Haymon of Anacoco and Dorman Haymon of Lafayette; and two grandchildren, Tyler and Matthew Haymon. Pallbearers will include Tyler Haymon, Matthew Haymon, Chad Haymon, Todd Haymon, Gene Haymon, Rodney Johnson, Royal Alexander and Wilke Richmond. Honorary Pallbearers will include J.D. Haymon, Huel Haymon, Roy Lee Snell, Lynn Powell, George Thompson, Richard Brooks, Joe Gay, Garland McInnis, Clyde Holloway and Brent Cosio. November 12, 2012 Willie Mae Kelley Graveside services for Willie Mae Kelley, 91, of Leesville will be held on Nov. 13 at the Merryville Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Willie, the daughter of Dave and Nancy Dubois Williams, was born July 10, 1921 in Louisiana. She passed away on Nov. 12, 2012, in Leesville. She was a former caregiver in the Merryville area. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Kelley and infant daughter. She is survived by her sister, Ruby Craft of Leesville. Sgt. 1st Class Dericke Smith Sgt. 1st Class Dericke Smith, 38, passed away Nov. 8, 2012 in Carlyss. He was born in Alexandria and lived the majority of his life in Hicks. He served in the Louisiana National Guard for 19+ years as well as serving his country during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004-2005. Services for Mr. Smith will be held on Nov. 14 in the chapel of Griffin Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Ball, with Revs. Thomas L. Craft, Chad Craft and Dale Poe officiating. Burial will follow with military honors in Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the supervision of Griffin Forest Lawn Funeral Home of Ball. Mr. Smith is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James Odis Sr. and Joy (Harkins) Smith; and maternal grandparents, Carl and Arvis (Womack) Jordan. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Jengi (Miller) Smith; mother and stepfather, Joanne (Jordan) and Herman Walters; father and stepmother, James.O., and Pam (Douglas) Smith; brother and sister in law, Cary and Donna (Baukman) Smith and their children, Garrett, AnnaLyse, and Cara Smith; sister, Megan Smith and brother, Jared Smith; and parents-in-law, Galton and Dale (Broussard) Boudreaux and Joseph C. and Sheila (Wainwright) Miller. November 13, 2012 Mickey Lee Carver Funeral services for Mickey Lee Carver, of Leesville, will be held on Nov. 14 at Crystal Springs Baptist Church in Anacoco. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mickey was born on Sept. 14, 1962, and passed from this life on Nov. 8, 2012. He was 50 years old. Mickey is survived by his father, Lamon Carver, and stepmother, Beverly Carver, of Leesville; four brothers, Ricky Carver of Anacoco, Vic "Bit" Carver and wife Carla of Glenwood, Ark., Timmy Carver and wife Kristy of Florien, and Terry Carver of Leesville; one stepsister, Patty Peacock, of Leesville; two daughters, Kristy Carver and Brandy Carver of Anacoco. He is preceded in death by his mother, Sally Carver, and sister, Cindy Carver. November 16, 2012 George Alton Hill Funeral services will be held for George Alton Hill, 87, of Pitkin, at Simmons Mill Pentecostal Church in Pitkin on Nov. 18 with Revs. Clyde Dowden and Reverend L. E. Robertson officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Fort Polk Honor Guard. Committal services will follow in the Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin under the guidance of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale. Mr. Hill, a World War II veteran and recipient of several Purple Hearts, died on Nov. 16, 2012 in Grace Home of Alexandria. He retired from Fort Polk as a painter. He leaves behind to cherish his memories two sons, James Alton Hill and Thomas David Hill, both of Pitkin; one daughter, Linda James of Longville; one sister, Emma Lee Robertson of Pitkin; 10 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. He is preceded in death by his parents, David and Martha Hill; his wife, Reba Faye Musclewhite Hill; and one brother, Elton Hill. November 19, 2012 Thomas R. Nolde Funeral services for Thomas R. "Tommy" Nolde, 66, of Leesville will be held at 10 a.m. on Nov. 21 at Anacoco First Baptist Church with Bro. Morris Goins and Bro. D.R. Davis officiating, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Tommy, the son of George W. and Marie L. Pardue Nolde was born March 17, 1946, in Leesville. He passed away on Nov. 17, 2012, at his residence in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Janette Nolde of Leesville; son, Jason and wife Melissa Nolde of Leesville; daughter, Latonia and husband John Alexander of Lansing, Kan.; sisters, Georgia Gaddy of Waynesville, N.C. and Sandy Odom of Leesville and grandchildren, Briton Alexander, Ethan Alexander, Ragen Alexander, Preston Nolde, Camden Nolde and Kylea Nolde. November 20, 2012 Thomas Houston Bellamy, Sr. Services for Thomas Houston Bellamy, Sr. 89, will be held on Nov. 24 at Antioch Baptist Church in Slagle. Mr. Bellamy was born July 4, 1923, to the late Donald and Ethel Bellamy. Mr. Bellamy is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Ethel Bellamy; sister, Jeanne Bills and brother, Don Bellamy. Mr. Bellamy is survived by his wife, Mable Bellamy of Leesville; sons, Thomas H. Bellamy, Jr. and wife, Sue, of Spring City, Tenn., and William M. Bellamy, Sr. and wife, Donna, of Leesville; two grandchildren, Billie Jo Bellamy of Fisher and W. Michael Bellamy, Jr. and wife Jodi of Houston, Texas; and six great-grandchildren. Harold Leroy Chapman Memorial services for Harold Leroy Chapman, 64, will be held on Nov. 24 at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Chapman was born on Sept. 30, 1948, to the late Harold and Tressie Chapman. Harold is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Tressie Chapman Harold is survived by his wife, Pongsri Chapman of Leesville; daughters; Leann Willingham and husband, Lee, children, Bryce, Meagan, Blake, Abby and Brent of Flint, Mich., Quida Devon Vesta and husband, Mike, children, Brittany and Samantha of Brunswick, Ga., Noe Crocket and husband, Stanley of San Antonio, Texas, Loi William and husband, Billy, of New Braunfels, Texas, Noi William and husband, Jimmy, of Shreveport; son, Curtis Dison and wife, Rosie, of Florida; and extended family, Russ, Gaye, Dicky and Denny Fetting all of Leesville. Wanda Lou Williams Wanda Lou Williams, 78, of DeRidder, passed from this life on Nov. 19, 2012. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 58 years, Henry L. Williams; sons, Michael Williams and wife Cheryl of Westminster, Colo. and Jay Williams of DeRidder; daughters, Janet VanWinkle and husband Raymond of Magnolia, Texas, and Martha Kibler and husband Rick of DeRidder; brother, Arlen McConathy and wife Jean of Natchitoches; twin sister, Wilma Sue Hardy and husband Ed of Ball; grandchildren, Ashley Barber and husband Derrick, Kamrie and Ripper VanWinkle, Collin and Cade Kibler and Alexis Williams. She was preceded in death by her father, Oscar McConathy, mother, Nora Dixon, daughter, Carolyn Sue Williams, brother, C.J. McConathy; sister, Melva Lilley; granddaughter, Kristian VanWinkle and stepfather, Warren Dixon. Funeral services will be held on Nov. 21 at the First United Pentecostal Church of DeRidder. Burial will follow at the Cooper Cemetery in DeRidder. Bro. Zale Lewis will officiate. November 21, 2012 Wanda Lou Williams Funeral services for Adam Joseph Davis, 32, will be held on Nov. 25 at Chaddick Funeral Home in DeRidder with Bro. Doug Blackledge presiding. Interment will follow at the Cannon Cemetery. Adam passed away on Sept. 16, 2012 in Merryville. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jacob Davis. He is survived by his mother, Michele Davis, of Streatir, Ill.; his father, Donald D. Davis, of Leesville; one daughter, Bryanna Davis, of Macon, Miss.; two brothers, Dean Davis of Louisiana, and Chad Davis, of Merryville. Patricia Diaz Patricia Diaz was born on March 13, 1936 to Isabel and Angel Diaz in Puerto Rico. She was preceded in death by her mother, Isabel; father, Angel; and son, Rafael. She leaves to cherish and celebrate her memories, a brother, Angel Diaz, of New York; sister, Aida Diaz, of Puerto Rico; two daughters, Deborah Diaz (Sidney) of Leesville, and Yvette Stewart (Maurice), of Killeen, Texas; 11 grandchildren, Patrick Torres (Joheen), Leahnna Rowe (John), Mya J. Stewart, Raymond Diaz (Tahnnee), Isabella Hill, Devon Diaz, Raynisha Diaz, Maria Diaz, Josh Diaz, and Robert and Angel Diaz; six great-grandchildren, Michael, Marcus and Marcel, Josephy, Jaliyah and Milani. A memorial service will be held on Nov. 24 at Fort Hope Baptist Church, located on La. 10. Inez W. Lawrence Funeral services for Inez W. Lawrence, 87, of Leesville will be held on Nov. 23 at Cooper Baptist Church in Pickering with the Revs. Edgar Evans, Mark Christian and C. W. Lawrence officiating. Burial will follow in the Cooper Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Inez, the daughter of John Albert and Evie Wilson, was born on Oct. 18, 1925, in Evans. She passed away on Nov. 20 at the Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, L. C. Lawrence, Sr., and granddaughter Melanie Lawrence. She is survived by her sons, L. C. Lawrence, Jr. and wife, Jolene of Leesville, Joe R. Lawrence and wife Mary of Anacoco and Anthony Wayne Lawrence and wife Carla of Leesville; three daughters, Evie Beth Bailey and husband, Kenny of Leesville, Linda Craft and husband, Billy Wayne of Evans and Barbara Inez Mason of Leesville; one brother, H. A. Wilson of Monroe; and 16 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. November 23, 2012 Brenda Robertson Funeral services for Brenda Robertson, 63, of Leesville will be held on Nov. 24 at First Christian Church in Leesville with Revs. Jerry Keys and Jerry Penfield officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Brenda, the daughter of Charles "Pete" and Josie Lamberth, was born on Feb. 15, 1949, in Leesville. She passed away on Nov. 21, 2012 in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles "Pete" Lamberth and niece, Dana Dean. Brenda is survived by her husband of 45 years, Boyd "Chub" Robertson of Leesville; son, Chris and wife Karen Robertson of Leesville; daughter, Melissa "Missy" LaCour of Baton Rouge; brother, Gerald and wife Judy Lamberth of Richmond, Va.; sisters, Wilma Funderburk of Leesville, and Dodi and husband Donny Dean of Atlanta; mother, Josie Lamberth of Leesville; grandchildren, Kiersten, Kimberly, Jacob, Christopher, Alec and Abby; numerous nephews and nieces; and longtime friends, Peggy and Terry Lincoln. November 24, 2012 Frances Yvonne Ihlenfeldt Gordon Frances Yvonne Ihlenfeldt Gordon, 58, of Leesville, passed away Nov. 21, 2012, in Alexandria. She was born in Dallas on Aug. 10, 1954, the daughter of Samuel Ihlenfeldt and Dorothy (Gribble) Hickman. She was married to Kenneth A. Gordon. Yvonne was preceded in death by her grandmother, Beulah B. (Cook) Gribble of Elm Mott, Texas; her fathers, Sam Ihlenfeldt of Waco, Texas and Bobbie K. Hickman of New Llano; and father-in-law, Melvin E. Gordon of Leesville. She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Kenneth A. Gordon; mother, Dorothy G. Hickman of New Llano; mother-in-law, Madge (Trawick) Gordon of Leesville; three brothers, Steve L. (Donna) Ihlenfeldt of Waco, Texas, Darrell G. (Jacki) Ihlenfeldt of Leesville, and Bobby D. Hickman of New Llano; sister-in- law, Joyce (G.W.) Sumney of Leesville; two children, Melissa Y. (Chad) Koonce of New Llano and Christopher R. Bainer of Leesville; four grandchildren, Brianna J. Cable, Christian J. Cable, Alexis M. Koonce, and Chandler D. Koonce, all of New Llano. Funeral services will be held on Nov. 27, at Aderhold Funeral Home in West, Texas. Burial will follow at the White Rock Cemetery in Ross, Texas. Martha Hicks Funeral services for Martha "Frog" Hicks, 90, of Hicks were held on Nov. 24 at the Ebenezer Cemetery Chapel in Hicks the burial followed in the Ebenezer Cemetery, with services under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Martha, the daughter of Lue Allen and Maggie Smith, was born April 15, 1922 in Leesville. She passed away Nov. 15, 2012 in Leesville. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Glen Hick. She is survived by her son, James Allen Hicks of Many; daughter Laverne Pace of Minden; sister, Tressie McCullough of Hicks; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Violet Virginia Manning Funeral services for Violet Virginia Manning will be held on Nov. 26 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Nancy Hendrix officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Violet was born Jan. 30, 1943 in Grandview, Tenn. She entered eternal rest on Nov. 22, 2012 at Willis Knighton Hospital North in Shreveport. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.C. and Gladys Hayes Manning. Rosemary Pruitt Perkins Funeral services for Rosemary Pruitt Perkins, 77, of Leesville will be held on Nov. 27 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Plunkaway Cemetery in Burr Ferry, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Rosemary the daughter of William and Rose Ella Pruitt, was born in Paris, Ark. She passed away on Nov. 23, 2012 in Orange, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, James R. Perkins. Rosemary is survived by her sons, James A. Perkins of Leesville and Pruitt and Susie Perkins of Orangefield, Texas; brother, Robert Allen and wife Duiane Pruitt of Austin, Texas, and sister Betty K. and husband Oscar Simmons of Conroe, Texas; and grandchild, Taylor James Perkins of Orangefield, Texas. Rita Lee Smart Funeral services for Rita Lee Smart of Hornbeck will be held on Nov. 26 at First Baptist Church in Anacoco with Revs. D.R. Davis, Buddy Airhart and Kenneth Baggs officiating. Burial will follow in Old Anacoco Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Rita, the daughter of Isaac and Iva Lee Airhart Smart, was born March 4, 1943. She passed away Nov. 22, 2012 in Shreveport. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her uncle, C. R. "Ray" Airhart and aunt, Juanita Browning both of Hornbeck; and a host of cousins, friends and other relatives. November 26, 2012 Kenneth R. Gilcrease Funeral services for Kenneth R. "Ken" Gilcrease, 56, of Leesville will be held on Nov. 27 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Comrade Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Ken, the son of Oliver and Elvie Wallett Gilcrease, was born April 25, 1956 in Leesville. He passed away on Nov. 23, 2012 in Leesville. He was preceded in death by his father, Oliver "Pete" Gilcrease; stepfather, Robert Brady; grandparents, Edward and Eunice Wallett, and Albert Gilcrease and Fannie Massey; sister, Sherry Ann Gilcrease Busby and stepmother, Loretta Grantham Gilcrease. He is survived by his wife, Carol Ann Gilcrease; sons, Dustin and wife Angie Gilcrease and Nathan Gilcrease, all of Leesville; mother, Elvie Wallett Brady of Arkansas; brothers, Robert Brady, Jr. of Texas and Ricky Brady of Arkansas; sisters, Cathy Brady Wells of Kentucky and Lynette Gilcrease Teftteller of California; and grandchildren, Rayleigh, Ansley and Natalee. Almon Johnson Funeral services for Almon Johnson, 92, of Leesville will be held on Nov. 29 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Penfield officiating. Burial will follow in the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Almon, the son of Andrew and Minnie Haymon Johnson, was born May 10, 1920, in Vernon Parish. He passed away on Nov. 24, 2012, at the American Legion Hospital in Jennings. Almon served in the Army and was a veteran of World War II as a B24 Gunner. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Hubert, Cecil and Kyle and his grandson, John deMarshe. Almon is survived by his wife, Levea Johnson; sons, Dale, Andrew and John Johnson, all of Leesville; daughters, Julie, and husband Ronnie, Jinks of Lake Charles, and Rene and husband Rick, Watkins of La Plata, Md.; sister, Beulah Ward of New Roads; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. November 27, 2012 Funeral services for Glennice Marguerite Spears, 76, of Florien, will be held on Nov. 27 at Little Flock Baptist Church in Florien. Burial will follow in the Little Flock Cemetery in Florien. Glennice Marguerite Spears was born on Jan. 5, 1936 in Florien. She passed away on Nov. 25, 2012 at Many Health Care North in Many. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lottie Brown Arnold; two sisters, Etta Marie McConathy and Lavina Darlene Knippers; and brothers, Charles Herbert Arnold, George Truett Arnold and Rev. James Howard Arnold. She is survived by her daughter, Frances Spears Clark and Gary Wilkerson of Florien; son, Charlie Spears of Florien. November 29, 2012 Funeral services for Charles "Charlie" Moore, 82, of Leesville will be held on Nov. 30 at the First United Pentecostal Church in Leesville with Revs. Mark Christian, John Burns, Ricky Carver and Greg Mortensen officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Charles Moore quietly slipped into paradise on Nov. 27, 2012, after a brief illness. He and his wife Dumpy would have been married 61 years on Nov. 30, a testament of his love and compassion for his bride. He was preceded in death by his father, Hardin Moore; mother, Ida Hughes and stepfather, Sandy Hughes. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Wanda "Dumpy" Moore of Leesville; sons, Douglas Moore and wife, Lisa of Anacoco, Bobby "Pee Wee" D. Moore and wife, Theresa of St. Martinville, and Ronnie Hagan and wife JoAnn of Hicks; brother, Bobby L. Moore and wife, Billie of Pickering; half-brothers, Donald Moore and wife Sharon of Anacoco, and Billy Moore of Minnesota; grandchildren, Jeramy Richards and wife Jolie of Merryville, and Tammy Jones and husband, Travis of Longville; and great-grandchildren, Ryan Jones, Deanna Jones, Evelyn Richards and Sylvia Richards. December 1, 2012 Funeral services for Marie D. Prewitt, 95, of Anacoco, will be held on Dec. 3 at Toledo Bend Baptist Church with Bros. Bill Russell, Larry Bryant and Milton Rawles officiating. Burial will follow in the Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Marie, the daughter of Charlie and Hattie Brown Davis, was born March 8, 1917, in Hornbeck. She passed away on Dec. 1, 2012, in Leesville. Mrs. Prewitt was born in Plainview, which is now Hodges Gardens. When she was 19 she married her husband, Hollis, and moved to Anacoco. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hollis Prewitt and grandson, Gregory Bush. Mrs. Prewitt is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Octivee and Billie Bush of Anacoco; son and daughter-in-law, Audel and Marcella Prewitt of Anacoco; one sister, Mildred Jones of Anacoco; one sister-in-law, Mary Prewitt of Anacoco; four grandchildren, Pam and Monty Orme, Kayoka and Jonathan Shuler, Kevin and MaryGel Prewitt, and Sherrie and Mark Sterling; seven great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will include Monty Orme, Jonathan Shuler, Mark Sterling, Carl Comeaux, Greg O'Quinn and Colby Shuler. December 3, 2012 George Wayne Carter, 54, of Beaumont, died on Nov. 30, 2012. He was born on April 19, 1958, in Many to Alice Brown Carter and Isaac Clyde Carter, and was a resident of Beaumont since 1989. Survivors include his wife, Tammie Carter; son, Chris Carter of Beaumont; mother, Alice Carter; and numerous brothers and sisters. He is preceded in death by his father. A graveside service for Mr. Carter was on Dec. 4 at Oak Grove Cemetery, in Hornbeck, under the direction of Broussard's Funeral Home, located in Beaumont. December 6, 2012 Joeline Robinson Mrs. Robinson, 96, entered her new heavenly life peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was the matriarch of five generations, as was her mother before her. Joeline was born in Newton, Texas to Nellie and John Bakat. She taught school in Hornbeck and various other Vernon Parish schools until 1948, when she left the teaching profession to be with her husband, Leonard G. "Tarbaby" Robinson in his career with Tennessee Gas Transmission Co. The couple had two daughters, Jo Ann Gregg and Rebecca "Becky" Watson. Joeline was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; her stepdad, George Stark; sister, Allene Blackburn and brothers, James Bakat and Paul Stark. She is survived by her daughters, Jo Ann Gregg and Becky Watson and husband, Ed all of Lake Charles. There are six grandchildren, Laurie Gregg Straub of New York, Bryan Gregg of Lake Charles, Kelli Gregg Mullens of Lake Charles, Todd and Jenny Jackson of Baton Rouge, Mac and Dena Watson of Sulphur, and Brad and Kadi Watson Strong of Gilbert, Ariz.; 12 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and her cousin, Leola Curtis Rubentish of Lafayette. Funeral services will be held on Dec. 8 at University United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Leesville, with graveside services. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. December 7, 2012 Rodney D. Durbin (1941 - 2012) Funeral services for Rodney D. Durbin, 71, of Pitkin will be held on Dec. 9 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Pitkin with Rev. J.D. Ford officiating. Burial will follow in the Blue Branch Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Rodney, the son of Allen George and Mattie Rachel Foster Durbin, was born Aug. 21, 1941, in Oakdale. He lost his battle with cancer on Dec. 6, 2012, with his loving family by his side. He was a veteran of the Army. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Durbin. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Gail Maddox Durbin of Pitkin; sons, Gregory Durbin and wife Sandy of Pitkin, and Timothy Durbin and wife Brandy of Lake Charles; daughter, Rhonda Gorman and husband, J.D., of Richmond, Va.; brother, Glen Durbin of Ville Platte; sisters, Wilma Young of Port Arthur, Texas and Gloria Roberts of New Llano; five grandchildren, Bailey, Ty, Abigail, Trent and Ella; and one great-grandchild, Quaid. December 11, 2012 David Leo Cabra Funeral services for David Leo Cabra, 43, of Hornbeck will be held on Dec. 12 at Grace Assembly Church in Hornbeck with Revs. Wayne Chance and Melvin Hatten officiating. Burial will follow in the Beckom Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. David, the son of Teddy Raymond and Christene Blackmon Cabra, was born Dec. 27, 1968, in Leesville. He passed away Dec. 9, 2012, at his residence in Hornbeck. He was preceded in death by his father; grandparents, Leo Cabra, Melmo McCoullough, Lonnie and Vina Blackmon; and sister-in-law, Sherry Cabra. He is survived by his wife, Malissa Cabra of Hornbeck; son, Nathan "Junior" Condon and wife, Nicole of Hornbeck; daughter, Jodi Condon of Hornbeck; mother, Chris Cabra of Hornbeck; brother, Teddy Cabra of Hornbeck; and grandchildren, Aja Mae Condon and Kylee Shea Condon. Leroy Wayne Oram Memorial services for Leroy Wayne Oram, 85, of New Llano will be held on Dec. 13 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmie Dace officiating. Burial will follow in the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Leroy, the son of Samuel Aaron and Ruby Irene Butler Oram, was born March 31, 1927 in Fredonia, Kan. He passed away on Dec. 9, 2012 in Leesville. Mr. Oram was a retired first sergeant in the Army, having served in World War II, Korea and in Vietnam. Leroy is survived by his wife of 48 years, Geneva Oram of New Llano; sons, Jimmie Ray Dace and wife Doris of Pocahontas, Mo. and Ralph Dace of Leesville; daughters, Mary Ann and husband Gene Center of Sullivan, Mo., Linda Sue Canoy of Leesville, Billie Joyce Witt of Sullivan, Mo., Diana May and husband David Richards of Rittman, Ohio, Judy Kay and husband Paul Hartung of Warrenton, Mo. and Beverly Daniel of New Llano; sister, Helen and husband Les Barker of Jefferson, Texas; 16 grandchildren and 33 great- grandchildren. December 13, 2012 Larry J Borel (1938 - 2012) Funeral services for Larry J. Borel, 74, of Leesville will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 15 at Saint Michael The Archangel Catholic Church with Father Kenneth Michiels officiating. Burial will follow in the Siloam Cemetery in Negreet, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Larry, the son of Fred and Lucille Connor Borel, was born Oct. 7, 1938, in Abbeville. He passed away on Dec. 12, 2012, in Leesville. Larry is survived by his wife, Nada Borel of Leesville; son, Perry Borel of Lake Charles; stepson, Scott Vines and wife Julie of Many; daughters, Suzanne Borel of Lake Charles, Stephanie Borel of Lake Charles, and Eve Boudreaux and husband, Scott of Moss Bluff; brothers, Mickey Borel and wife Linda of Lake Charles, and Terry Borel of Wheatland, Wyo.; and grandchildren, Chyon, Katelyn, John, Teddy, Celisa, Christian, Colin, Ella and Kyiana. Melba Chance Gillespie Homegoing services for Melba "Pie" Chance Gillespie will be held on Dec. 16 at Gum Springs Baptist Church in Hornbeck. Officiating will be Revs. Wayne Chance, Buddy Freeman, and Mike Haynes. Melba's life began Jan. 26, 1943, in the Plainview Community and she went to be with our Lord on Dec. 11, 2012, at the Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, as she was surrounded by her family. Left to cherish her memories is her husband, Tyrace Gillespie; mother, Gennie V. Fisher and husband Howard Fisher; sister, Nelta Nolen and husband Jessie; half-sister, Helene Parker; brothers, Randy and wife Spencer Chance, Delwin and wife Janice Chance; children, Keith and Deborah Sigler, Randall Sigler, Sonya and Mitchell Smith, Jennifer Sigler, and Alecia and Chris Rubar; grandchildren, Bryan Keith Sigler, Ashley Lee, Courtney, Allie and Jessica Smith, Lakin Hardy, Morgan Whiddon, Christine, Peyton, and Austin Rubar; great- grandchildren, Kaison, Alexis, Delaney, Ryder, Cullen, and Makenzie. She was preceded in death by her daddy, Woodrow Chance; nephews, Justin and Mark Gillespie and daughter-in-law, Geneva Sigler. Pallbearers will be Bryan Keith Sigler, Trey Nolen, Henry Nolen, Tim Chance, Paul Marriott and Edward Rubar. The Honorary Pallbearer will be Justin Whiddon. John Charles Mills Funeral services for John Charles Mills, 43, of Anacoco will be held on Dec. 15 at Cold Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Wade Carroll officiating. Burial will follow in the Cold Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. John, the son of Jimmie and Ester Griffey Mills, was born June 15, 1969, in Fort Polk. He passed away on Dec. 12, 2012, in Sulphur. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Tony Mills and Richard Mills. He is survived by his brothers, Billy and wife Sandy Mills, James and wife Shannon Mills, and Donnie and wife Kristin Mills, all of Anacoco; sister, Barbi and husband, DeWayne Rains of Anacoco. Jirlene Walker Spears (1925 - 2012) Celebration of Life services for Mrs. Jirlene Walker Spears, 87, will be held on Dec. 15 in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville, with Bro. Kenneth Baggs officiating. Interment will immediately follow on the grounds of Oakgrove Cemetery in Hornbeck, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home, Leesville. Mrs. Spears was born Feb. 17, 1925, in Hornbeck, to the late Thomas Jefferson Walker and Laura Luticia Dowden Walker, and was called home Dec. 13, 2012, in Leesville. Mrs. Spears was preceded in death by one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Spears; her husband of 55 years and the love of her life, William Cullen Spears; her parents and one sister, Velma Walker Richie. Left to cherish Mrs. Spears' memories will be two sons, Lynn Spears, and Jerry Spears and wife Debbie of Pineville; one daughter, Sharon Spears Yeomans of Lafayette; three sisters, Betty Behan, Elma Lee Gass, and Maxine Bridges and husband Edward; one brother, Thomas Jefferson Walker, Jr.; three grandchildren, Ryan Arceneaux, Lindsay Arceneaux Legendre and Brian Spears; four great- grandchildren, Julian Arceneaux, Cullen Arceneaux, Grant Legendre and Christian Spears. December 15, 2012 Virginia Lee Mansell Virginia Lee Mansell, 80, passed from this life on Dec. 14, 2012 at her residence in DeRidder. Virginia was born on April 1, 1932, to Willis Harrison and Pearl New Harrison in DeRidder. She served with the Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) for 33 years. Survivors include one son, Kenneth Mansell of DeRidder; one grandson, Micah Mansell and wife Kristen of Lampass, Texas; and four great-grandchildren, Colin, Will, Jonathan and Sara. Funeral services will be held on Dec. 17 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Minister officiating will be Rev. Lindsey with the burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. December 18, 2012 Shiela L. Cochran Funeral services for Shiela L. Cochran, 56, of Evans will be held on Dec. 18 at Grace Baptist Church in Evans with Bro. David Richmond officiating. Burial will follow in Stephens Wesley Eaves Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Shiela, the daughter of Rollie B. Stephens and Vonnell Cryer, was born Jan. 22, 1956, in Leesville. She passed away Dec. 15, 2012, at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. Shiela is survived by her husband, Tommy Cochran of Evans; son, Steven Long of Evans; stepson, Casey Cochran and wife Jessica of Anacoco; two daughters, Kristy Fox and husband Chris of Leesville, and Stephanie Berly and husband Michael of Hornbeck; two brothers, Lesley Stephens of Sulphur and Eddie Miller of Evans; one sister, Grace McGolthin of Evans; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother Rollie Stephens and one sister, Charla Miller. Darlene Dee Ganaway Funeral services for Darlene Dee Ganaway, 78, of Leesville will be held on Dec. 19 at Christian Living Fellowship Church with Bro. Bobby Ganaway officiating. Burial will follow in the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Darlene Dee Ganaway was born on December 12, 1934 to Tannyhill and Maggie Granger. She was number five of their eight children. It was evident early on that she would not be lost in the shuffle. Oh, the stories the old farm house could tell. She married the love of her life on July 12, 1959. She is survived by this love, Lester Ganaway Jr., as he learned to say yes ma'am early on and she was known by him as "My Baby." Together, they raised their family of three, Ronnie Pitre', who preceded her in death, Donna Hunt and Bobby Ganaway. She affectionately referred to Steve Hunt as her favorite son-in-law and Julia Ganaway as her favorite daughter-in-law. Her grandchildren, Kaleb and Shawna Ganaway, Thomas "Tommy" Hunt, Kyle Ganaway, Erin Hunt, and Kolby "Cheese" Ganaway simply are not going to know how live without someone having them on a pedestal. Her great-grandchildren thought her to be equally as great. Nevaeh, Jordyn, Sage, Bryton, Ronalyn, Gabriel, and Izabella Ganaway savored every moment spent with Mawmaw and as they talked her ear off while she pretended to listen and hang on their every word. On Dec. 17, 2012 she fell asleep and became absent from this body, but ever present with the Lord. Claudie Vay Willis Claudie Vay Willis, 95, passed away on Dec. 17, 2012 in a local care center. She is survived by her sons, Quenton Alwyn "Al" Willis Jr. and wife, Lou of Moss Bluff, Leonard A. Willis and wife, Mary Ann of Manville, Texas and Alvis "Vondie" Willis and wife, Patricia of Fairfield, Calif.; daughter, Orie Vaye Williams and husband, Dick of Denver, Colo.; brother, Cullen Ray Carver and wife, Laverne of Burr Ferry; sister, Lural Dotson and husband, Lewis of Shreveport; sister-in- law, Nina Carver of Burr Ferry; 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall and Julia Ann Carver and her husband, Rev. Quenton A. Willis. Her funeral service will be on Dec. 19 at Moss Bluff Pentecostal Church. Rev. Tim Mahoney will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery in Leesville. December 20, 2012 Ralph Gordon Bennett Services for Mr. Ralph Gordon Bennett, 72, of Leesville will be held on Dec. 22 in the Hixson Funeral Home Chapel of Leesville. Pallbearers will be Brian Bennett, Mark Bennett, Kevin Bennett, Bradley Bennett, Dicky Fetting and Jason Self, with an honorary pallbearer being Joe Parker. Mr. Bennett was born Sept. 3, 1940, to Aswell James and Ida Jackson Bennett in Leesville, and passed from this life on Dec. 19, 2012. Mr. Bennett is preceded in death by his parents, Aswell and Ida J. Bennett of Simpson. Mr. Bennett is survived by his wife, Quinda Youngblood Bennett, of Leesville; daughter, Brandi Bennett of Leesville; sons, Kevin Bennett and wife, Candy Bennett of Leesville, Mark Bennett of Marysville, Wash., Bradley Bennett of Hearne, Texas and Brian Bennett of Baton Rouge; and granddaughters; Brooke, Devon and Bailee Bennett all of Leesville. Jesse Hernandez Jesse Hernandez was born July 16, 1955, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He passed away on Dec. 13, 2012, in Leesville. He is survived by his wife, Tiffany G. Hernandez of Leesville; stepchildren, David Yates, Dillion Yates and Michael Conley, Jr.; godchildren, Natisha Simmons and Destiny Carter; best friend, Carl Carter; sister-in-law, Heather Coleman and nephews, Colt Coleman and Dylan Stracner. Doris Mayo Wilcox Memorial services for Doris "Dollie" Mayo Wilcox will be on Dec. 22 at Flactor Baptist Church in Hicks with Pastors Huey Haymon and Lorraine Smith officiating. Interment will be at Flactor Cemetery in Hicks, under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Doris Mayo Wilcox went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ from her home at the age of 87 on Dec. 19, 2012. She is preceded in death by her two beloved husbands, Karl R. Mayo of 54 years, and Word Turner Wilcox of eight years; her parents, Willie Lee and Viola Haymon and three brothers, Lloyd, Elbert and Ivy Haymon. She is survived by her two sisters, Olea Ollie Haymon Johnson and Willie Vee Haymon Bolinger and her three sons, Karl Robert and wife Kathy Mierl Mayo, Phillip Daniel and wife Bertha Broussard Mayo and William Douglas and wife Priscilla Bothwell Mayo; five grandchildren: Shannon and wife Tracey Mayo, Jason Robert and wife Janet Mayo, John Mayo, Benjamin and wife Jill Mayo, Bryan Mayo, and six great-grandchildren. Dollie was born July 9, 1925 in Fullerton. She married her second husband, Word Turner Wilcox, after Karl passed. December 29, 2012 Doris Marie McElveen Funeral services for Doris Marie McElveen, 79, of Anacoco will be held at 2 p.m. on Dec. 31 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Doris, the daughter of William and Alta Guckian, was born Oct. 20, 1933 in Gonzales, Texas. She passed away Dec. 27, 2012 in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward McElveen; grandson, William Edward Orme; two brothers and two sisters. Left to cherish Doris Marie's memory is her son, James Collins "Skooter" and wife Susie McElveen of Anacoco; daughters, Sharon Kay McElveen of Leesville and Shirley Jean and husband Mike Orme of Anacoco; sisters-in-law, Francis Guckian, Margie Guckian, Jackie Jackson and Eunice and husband Clinton Kay; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Christopher Allen Mitchell, Sr. Funeral services for Christopher Allen Mitchell, Sr., 53, of Leesville will be held on Dec. 30 at Grace Bible Church in Leesville with Rev. Larry Davis officiating. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Christopher, the son of James Gordon and Bobbye Claire Horn Mitchell was born Oct. 26, 1959, in Sabine Parish. He passed away Dec. 22, 2012, in Leesville. Christopher was preceded in death by stepfather Gerald Gooch, and father James Gordon Mitchell. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Cora Mitchell of Leesville; sons, Gary Lee Mitchell of Leesville and Christopher Mitchell, Jr., of Yokohoma, Japan; daughter, Ann Mitchell of Leesville; mother, Bobbye Claire Horn Gooch of Leesville; brother, James Dennis Mitchell of Moss Bluff; sisters, Linda Diane Serritt of Lake Charles and Angela Joy Bertrand of Franklin, Texas; and grandchildren, Olivia Lenae Gohr, Amberlyn Kay Wallace, Roselind Lee "Lily" Mitchell and Christopher Allen Mitchell III. Eva Virginia Northcutt Funeral services for Eva Virginia Northcutt, 35, of Leesville will be held on Dec. 31 at Ebenezer Chapel in Hicks, with Rev. Steve Lora officiating. Burial will follow in the Ebenezer Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Eva, the daughter of Clyde Buford Owens and Carolyn Sue Thompson, was born Oct. 2, 1977, in DeRidder. She passed away on Dec. 23, 2012, in Shreveport. Mrs. Northcutt is survived by her husband of 13 years, David Northcutt of Leesville; two sons, James Marcus Northcutt and Matthew Paul Northcutt of Leesville; her parents, Carolyn Thompson and Clyde Buford Owens of Leesville; one brother, Joshua Owens of Leesville; and sisters, Maggie Maddox of Rosepine, and Anna Ganmage of Leesville. Hubert Puckett, Jr. Funeral services for Hubert Puckett, Jr. will be on Dec. 30 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Hubert Hoover Puckett was born to the late Hubert and Caroline Puckett on Feb. 9, 1933, in Leesville and was the first living child born to this union. He departed his life on Dec. 23, 2012. Hubert was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Caroline Puckett; and two brothers, Bobby Puckett and Billy Puckett. He leaves to cherish his memories two brothers, Jimmie Puckett and Marion (Jean) Puckett, both of Leesville; two sisters, Louisa P. Barge Johnson of Leesville and Mary (Eugene) Woodard of Port Arthur, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Rachel Puckett of Florien and Charity Puckett of Monroe. December 31, 2012 Dakotah Christian Craig In loving memory of Dakotah Christian Craig, born Feb. 9, 1996. On Dec. 28, 2012, Dakotah answered a call from Jesus. He leaves behind his paternal grandmother, Rachel Craig of Hornbeck; father, Dennis "Denny" Craig, and fiancee, Susan Betts of Claremore, Okla; mother, Melissa Beason and fiance Frank Ross of St. Petersburg, Fla.; paternal grandfather, Dennis Craig and wife Donna of Claremore, Okla; maternal grandfather, L.D. Beason, of Borger, Texas; maternal grandmother, Leann Cook of Pratt, Kan.; two sisters, Jade Victoria Price of Gonzales and Julie Morgan Craig of Anacoco; godfather, Terry Sterling of Hornbeck; and a host of other family and friends, and his sidekick, his dog that he loved so much, Cami Lou. Services will be held on Dec. 31 at Plainview Baptist Church in Hornbeck, with Bros. Ronnie Taylor and Mike Henderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Plainview Baptist Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will include Bo, Steven, Andrew, Keith, Joe, Brett, Terry and Chris. Services are entrusted to Heritage-Rowe Funeral Home of Leesville.