Starlet Angel Breithaupt, 47, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in Baton Rouge.

She was a native of Jena, being born November 13, 1972 to the union of Terry Roark and Donna Darlene Breithaupt.

Angel was a person full of life and enjoyed the company of those she encountered. She will be greatly missed by her family and certainly a host of friends.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 5, in the chapel of Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home of Jena with the Revs. Johnnie Phillips and Jimmy Keene officiating.

Interment followed in the Jena Cemetery, east of Jena, under direction of Kinner and Stevens, Inc. of Jena.

She was preceded in death by her parents; grandfather, Robert Breithaupt, Sr.; and grandmother, Edna Breithaupt, one brother, Terry Lynn Breithaupt.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Kayla Guinn and husband Sam of Jonesville, and Amanda Breithaupt of Jena; one son, Malcolm Robertson and wife Lacy of Jena; one brother, Sam Roark and wife Lori of Jena; and two grandchildren, Konner and MaKenna Robertson; and one expected grandchild, Paityn Guinn.

Pallbearers were Dustin Roberston, Ryan Nix, Malcolm Cooper, Cody Pritchard, Logan Stringer, and Jason McCarroll, with Gary Love serving as an honorary pallbearer.

Sherry Bell Clift, 50, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, in Las Vegas after a brief but courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Sherry was born January 21, 1970, to the union of her parents, Rayford and Carolyn Crooks Bell, both natives and former residents of Jena.

She was preceded in death by her parents; maternal grandparents, C. A. (Carrie) and Edna Finlay Crooks; paternal grandparents, Walter and Laura Edwards Bell, all of Jena; and her son-in-law, Joseph Estrada of Las Vegas.

Survivors include her husband, Bob Clift; children, Melanie Estrada and Hunter Melton and two grandchildren, Manny and Hannah, all of Las Vegas; three brothers, Kenny Bell, Paul Bell, and Jim Bell, all former residents of Jena; her uncle, Steve H. Crooks; and two aunts, Rannie Richardson and Pat Taylor, all of Jena; and numerous cousins in and around LaSalle Parish.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Pure Foundation, bethematch.org or the charity of your choice.

Thomas Floyd Ellston, 59, of Commerce City, Colorado and a native of Jena, passed from this life on Monday, June 29, 2020, in Amarillo, Texas.

He was born Tuesday, August 16, 1960.

Thomas was killed in a three-vehicle accident that occurred on US 287 in Sherman County, Texas on June 29.

Ellston was traveling southwest down US 287 on a motorcycle when he came upon two 18-wheelers heading northwest. One of the trucks tried to pass the other and ended up hitting Ellston. He lost control of his motorcycle, which exploded and struck the trailer of the other truck. He was pronounced dead on the scene by Texas authorities.

Ellston was on his way to Jena to visit his mother when the accident occurred. When Thomas lived here, he worked as a truck driver and for several logging companies.

Thomas was of the Pentecostal faith and his passion was riding motorcycles, driving big trucks and hunting.

Graveside services were held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 3, in the Belah Cemetery in the Belah Community with Rev. Kent Hatfield officiating.

Interment followed under direction of Magnolia Funeral Home of Alexandria.

He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Roy Ellston; and his step-father, Vivan Chapman.

Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Joy LaCroix Chapman; sister, Yolanda Neal; brother, Jerry Chapman (Tammy); and numerous other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers were Joe Price, Landon Hatfield, Tommy DeLaSalle, John Morgan, Stacey Stokes, and Don Paul.

Louis Cole Hanner, 28, of Jena, passed from this life on Wednesday morning, July 1, 2020.

Cole, as he was affectionately known by all who knew him, was born June 17, 1992 to the union of Allen Lane and Tammy Cannon Hanner.

He spent his working career in the contracting business as a carpenter. He was a bright spirited individual that had an un-ending love for his family, and a kind heart. He will be greatly missed by his family, and certainly a host of friends.

Services were held at 12-noon Monday, July 6, in the chapel of Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home of Jena with Rev. Mickey Hudnall officiating.

Interment followed in the Magnolia Cemetery in the Magnolia Community under direction of Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home of Jena.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Claude and Odie Hanner of the Magnolia Community, and maternal grandfather, John Lloyd Cannon of Jena.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Allen Lane and Tammy Cannon Hanner of Jena; one son, Ashtain of Jena; two sisters, Shasta Hanner, and Paige Stapleton and husband Clay of Trout; and maternal grandmother, Margaret Cannon of Jena.

Terry Gann, of Jonesville, passed from this life on Sunday, July 5, 2020.

Arrangements were not complete at press time on Monday but will be announced and handled by Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena.

Curtis Bryan Lindsey, 40, of Urania, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at a residence in Winnfield following a brief illness.

He was born March 28, 1980 in Columbia.

Curtis attended church at Urania Pentecostal Church. He loved his family and was a people person always engaging in conversation with anyone he met.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 4, from the sanctuary of Urania Pentecostal Church in Urania with Rev. Clay Hutto officiating, and Rev. E. R. Johnson delivering the eulogy.

Interment followed in the Urania Cemetery under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla.

He was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, Tressie and Louie Lindsey.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Kay Lindsey of Urania; his son, Zachary Lindsey; his daughter, Makayla Lindsey, both of Calhoun; his brother, Kenneth Woodruff, as well as a host of cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.

Pallbearers were Josh Brown, Steven Callendar, Michael Callendar, John McCoy, Eric Finch and Jason Carraway.

Honorary pallbearers included Jeffery Cockerham and Jeffery Smith.

Harvey Lee McLendon, 86, of Shreveport, and a native of Jena, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in Shreveport.

He was born July 30, 1933 in Jena to the union of Harvey A. and Ruby Lee Gough McLendon.

Upon graduation of high school, Harvey attended the Norton School of Business, and spent his working career in the Gas Industry in administration.

He was an individual that never met a stranger and always had a kind word to share. He will be dearly missed by his family and those who had opportunity to meet him.

Graveside services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, July 6, in Squires Cemetery near Summerville.

Interment followed under direction of Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home of Jena.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Doris E. Mitchell McLendon; one daughter, Jan Borseth and husband Joe; one son, Harvey L. McLendon, Jr.; one brother, Charles McLendon and wife Carolyn, all of Shreveport; four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Liddie Loreine Morgan, 86, of Jena, passed from this world on Friday, July 3, 2020.

She was born April 28, 1934 at Archie to the union of her parents, Louis Sharp and Lois Lucile Stewart Sharp.

Mrs. Morgan was a homemaker, and mother to her four children: three daughters, Carolyn Gardner of Winnsboro, Candace Lutz of Upham, ND, and Kathy Meyers of Ingram, TX; and one son, Jimmy Sellers of West Memphis, AR.

She is survived by her children, 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Ms. Liddie was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers, Travis Sharp, Kelly Wayne Sharp, and Lavern Sharp.

Visitation was held at Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home in Jena at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, followed by interment in the Pine Grove Cemetery at Rhinehart.

Rev. Tony Wilson, 74, of Jena, passed from this life on Monday morning, July 6, 2020, at the home of his daughter in Carencro, Louisiana.

Rev. Wilson served as pastor of several churches in the area, with his last church being Crossroads Baptist Church near Nebo.

Arrangements were incomplete at press time on Monday but will be announced by Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home of Jena.

Shirley Mae Dotson Fleming, 68, of Omaha, Texas, and formerly of Trout, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 22, 2020.

She was born November 14, 1951 in Jena to the union of her parents, C. C. “Columbus” and Ivalere Dotson of Trout.

Shirley was a homemaker and a very proud Nana of five grandkids and one great granddaughter, which was the light of her life after her retirement. She graduated Jena High School in 1969, home of the Jena Giants, where she played basketball and was a gold duster.

She married in 1970 to Irving Ray Fleming and they had two daughters. She worked as night desk clerk at Townsmen Inn in Jena for several years. Also at Jena Burger Barn and Ginny’s Restaurant during and after she retired from throwing the Alexandria Daily Town Talk for over 20 plus years. She was always busy and on the go.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 29, at Belah Cemetery in the Belah Community.

Interment followed under the direction of Magnolia Funeral Home of Alexandria.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 38 years, Irving Ray Fleming; son-nlaw, Christopher (Chris) Dabbs.

Those left to cherish her memory include one brother, Ray Dotson and wife Diann; sisters, Sybil Hughart and Linda Wilson, all of Jena; daughters, Jennifer Fleming Whatley and husband Michael of Omaha, TX and Marybeth Fleming Young and husband Kyle of Longview, TX; grandchildren, Coltin Fleming and wife Lindsey of Pittsburg, TX, Lane Pritchard of Pittsburg, TX, Tanner Whatley of Omaha, TX, Ryan Dabbs of Longview, TX, Emma Lee Whatley and Zach Sivertsen of Longview, TX; great granddaughter, Charlotte Fleming of Pittsburg, TX.

Pallbearers were Christopher Crowston, Coltin Fleming, Chris Hughart, Cory Dotson and Casey Dotson.

Honorary pallbearers were Mike Landers and Zachary Sivertsen.

Memorial monetary donation can be made to LCB The Community Bank, 2078 N. 1st Street, Jena, LA 71342, to help with funeral expenses.

Sandra Jean Chellete Hailey, 60, of Jena, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at her home following a brief illness.

She was born October 12, 1959 in Monroe to the union of her parents, Jesse Chellete and Shirley Thomas Chellete.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 11, at the Nebo Cemetery in Nebo with the Revs. Gary Norris and Mark Breland officiating.

Interment followed under direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Those left to cherish in her memory include her husband, Steven Hailey; her son, Joshua Hailey of Nebo; daughter, Amanda Wells (Brian) of Slaughter; two grandchildren, Hunter Hailey and Madison Wells; and a host of friends.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org/donate, American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

Donald Seth LeMay, 82, of Jonesville, passed from this life on Sunday, July 5, 2020, in the Haven Nursing Home of Columbia.

He was born Friday, April 1, 1938 in Stamps, Arkansas to the union of his parents, Bennie Samuel LeMay and Ruby Brown LeMay.

Services were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 8, at Pine Hill Baptist Church near Olla with Brothers Chase Weeks and Cory Fowler officiating.

Interment followed in the Pine Hill Church Cemetery near Olla under direction of Young’s Funeral Home of Jonesville.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Peggy Phillips LeMay; and three brothers, Allen LeMay, Tim LeMay and Tillman LeMay.

Survivors include three daughters, Debra DeVaux and husband Brian of Kelly, Teresa Peoples of Oakdale, and Shelia Ford of Winnsboro; one son, Steve LeMay of Manifest; nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Mike McCartney, C. H. Boyd, Tim Clark, Jeff Wyles, Eric Woodward and Chad Deville.

Daniel Alden Creel, 96, of Enterprise, affectionately known as ”Professor” or “Fessor”, went safely into the arms of Jesus, July 07, 2020, in the comfort of his own home surrounded by loved ones.

He was born March 27, 1924, in Manifest, to the union of his parents, Albert L. and Phronie Massey Creel.

As a young man, Alden graduated from Manifest High School. Then as times would have it, he proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was involved in the “Battle of the Bulge” as U.S. forces captured the critical remaining Remagen Bridge across the Rhine River in Germany.

It was here he was wounded in the peril of battle for his country during the closing weeks of WWII. He was truly a great American hero as he fought for the freedoms of this nation that we enjoy today.

After returning home from the battlefield, he began his higher education first attending Northeast Jr. College in Monroe, La., which is now known as ULM. He then continued his college career in Lafayette, at University of Southwestern Louisiana now known as ULL. It was here that he met the love of his life, Vyriee Sandidge, at the Minnie Pearl Show. They later married and a legacy of love began that would last for over 70 years.

Upon graduating, he began his teaching career in Kilbourne. Soon a son was born, and within a year, another son was welcomed. They returned to Catahoula Parish where he would embark upon a journey of education at Enterprise High School touching and influencing many lives. Nine years later, a daughter was born.

The family moved from the banks of the Ouachita River to the heights of Enterprise, which became known as Creel Hill where he resided until his death. Throughout his career, the “Professor” wore many hats. He taught agriculture, sciences, shop, and was also in charge of the meat processing plant. He was also the unofficial vet, often called out to doctor and vaccinate cattle and other animals.

He was the leader of the FFA chapter at EHS taking many students to Kansas City for national conventions and also state conferences in Bunkie, as well. Through this organization, many students learned parliamentary law and many other leadership skills. After 33 years, he retired from Catahoula Parish School System.

He was later offered the opportunity during his retirement to fill in at Larto High School. He thoroughly enjoyed his time there as he spoke of it lovingly. After hanging up his teaching hat again, he spent his time on Creel Hill growing potatoes each year sharing his bounty with the community. He may be most fondly remembered for raising cane, sugar cane that is. He enjoyed giving out sugarcane to boys and girls on Halloween making it a favorite stop of which many fondly remember to this day.

Through the years, he served as deacon from 1962 to present time at New Ouachita Baptist Church. He raised his family in a Christian home where he and his wife lived out the example of love and commitment. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing with his friends and grandchildren. He leaves a legacy of love, wisdom, and humor to all who knew him.

He truly was a great American HERO, a member of the greatest generation.

Services were held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 10, at New Ouachita Baptist Church of Enterprise with Brothers James King and John Ed Bartmess officiating.

Interment followed in the Old Catahoula Cemetery of Enterprise under direction of Young’s Funeral Home of Jonesville.

Alden was preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Audrey and Ed Cotton; grandson, Broc Creel; and great-granddaughter, Brittany White.

Alden is survived by his wife, Vyriee, just shy of 71 years; his children, Kent (special friend Vicky) of Harrisonburg, and Calvin (Nancy) of Vidalia; daughter, Velita (Todd) of Columbia; nine grandchildren, Brian Creel, Brad Creel, Amy Creel, Brent Creel (Stacy), Gavin Creel (Natalie), Tate Creel, April Bass (Dallas), and Daniel Griffin (Margo); 20 great grandchildren, Gunner Creel, Slayter White, Preston Creel, Hayden Creel, Cole Creel, Olivia Creel, Gavin Lee Creel, Phoenix Creel, Nate Creel, Elijah Bass, Brody Bass, Vivian Bass, Sawyer Griffin and Anna Griffin. three step great grands, Madison Waltman, Brooke Waltman, and Eli Waltman. He leaves behind very special friends, Jerry, Joyce, and Justin Eubanks who have devoted endless hours of love and support to this family.

Pallbearers were Justin Eubanks, Nathan Roark, Earnie Sandidge, Glen McCormack, Brian Wade, and Jimbo Lewis.

Honarary pallbearers were deacons of New Ouachita Baptist Church, Mike McGuffee, Jerry Eubanks, John Ed Bartmess, Earl Isonhood, Curtis Roark, Elijah Boothe, Jacob Roark, and R.E. McGuffee; in addition to nephews, James Sandidge, Neal Sandidge, Lavon Smith, and Mickey Gresham.

Memorial donations may be made to the Old Catahoula Church Cemetery fund.

Forrest Edward Mixon, 68, of Trout, left this earth on Tuesday, July 7, 2020.

He was born January 18, 1952 to the union of his parents, Lloyd Randall Mixon and Dorothy Brooks Mixon.

Forrest grew up in the Zenoria Community and attended elementary school at Trout Good Pine. During these years he made life-long friends that continue to this day.

In May 1970 he graduated from Jena High School and enrolled in Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Agronomy from this university and began work as an Assistant County Agent for Vernon Parish.

After a few years, he began work as a research assistant for LSU working on developing varieties of peaches for Louisiana Farmers. During these years he completed his Master’s Degree in Agronomy from LSU.

Although, serious health issues sidelined his career, Forrest was a lifelong learner continuing his love of agriculture and horticulture, growing plants and vegetables. He became interested in antiquities and became extremely knowledgeable of various types of glassware and pottery.

Forrest was a devout Christian and attended the Ebenezer Baptist Church as a youth and later joined the Zenoria Baptist Church as an adult. His hobbies included reading and LSU sports.

Graveside services were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 11, at Restland Garden Cemetery of Pollock.

Interment followed under direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena.

He is survived by one brother, Martin L. Mixon of Trout; one sister, Geneva M. Hemphill and husband Donald of Pollock; and two special nieces, Jennifer Harvey and Carla Harvey.

Charles Ray Pentecost “Charlie P”, 73, of Jonesville, passed from this life on Monday, July 6, 2020, at his home.

He was born on Thursday, February 27, 1947 in Jonesville to the union of Clarence Walter Pentecost and Lizzie Wright Pentecost.

Charlie P. was a resident of Jonesville and a member of Pisgah Baptist Church. He proudly served his country in the United States Army with the 101 Airborn, Platoon E2/501 during the Vietnam War where he received the Bronze Star.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 8, at Pisgah Baptist Church with Brothers Ken Hoots and Matthew Windham officiating.

Interment followed in the Oak Grove Cemetery of Manifest under direction of Young’s Funeral Home of Jonesville.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Clarence Pentecost; and a sister, Lois Pentecost McMillin.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary White Pentecost of Jonesville; son, Jason Meyers and wife Janet of Rhinehart; a daughter, Tina Pentecost of Manifest; son, Luke Pentecost and wife Kandi of Harrisonburg; brother, Huey Pentecost and wife Sudie of West Monroe; ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Russell Wright, Jack Coleman, Jeff Pentecost, Bo Little, Clint Richey and Drewitt Taylor.

Honorary Pallbearers were Melvin Humble and members of the 1969-1970 Platoon E2/501, 101 Airborn.

Ronnie Gayle Simons, 79, of Tullos, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, July 12, 2020, following a courageous ten year battle against Alzheimer’s.

She was born in Bastrop to the union of her parents, John Henry and Vera McKoin.

A private graveside was held Tuesday, July 14, at Pine Hill Cemetery, under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla.

Those preceding her in death include her parents; two brothers, John Howard McKoin and Bill Kelly McKoin; and a son in law, Douglas Murphrey.

Left to cherish her memory, a special loved one of 25 years, Bill Coon; son, Keith Cherry (Marty); daughters, Rhonda Kay Thompson, Tina Murphrey Tullos (Paul), and Lynda Gayle Cherry; a brother, Ronald McKoin; sisters, Mary Jean Cheeks, Linda Kane (Danny), and Leslie Greene (Mike); grandchildren, Heather, Tommy, Angela, Dougie, Damon, Jerilynne, Casey, Amber, Brandy, and Cody; and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Mamaw Ronnie Gayle will forever be remembered for her love and loyalty to her family, giving so much of herself to make sure her family was taken care of. The family will miss their beautiful, classy, feisty little momma and mamaw.

Marvin Wade Robinson, Sr., 85, of Jonesville, passed from this life on Friday, July 10, 2020.

He was born June 29, 1935 in Winnsboro to the union of his parents, John Dale and Katie Robinson.

Upon completing studies at Greenville College, Greenville, IL, Wade was ordained a minister in the Louisiana Conference Free Methodist Church.

He served as pastor in the following churches for over 50 years: Halford Chapel, Illinois; Oak Grove FMC, Jonesville; Provencal FMC, Provencal; Chickasaw FMC, Olla; Columbia FMC, Columbia; McAllen, TX; Edgewood FMC, Pineville; Antioch FMC, Olla; Summerville FMC, Olla; Liddieville FMC, Winnsboro; Litchfield FMC, Illinois; Bunker Hill FMC, Illinois; New Hope FMC, Deville; Winnsboro FMC, Winnsboro; Jena FMC, Jena; and Acme FMC, Acme. He was devoted to bringing the truth of God’s Word, both in the pulpit and in his dayto-day life.

Other interests included hunting, fishing, reading, and social times with family and friends. Wade was an accomplished carpenter, electrician, plumber, salesperson, and papaw! Wade dabbled in writing and drawing. He was also known to make a fantastic banana pudding a diabetic could eat and a mean sweet potato pie.

Wade had a near death experience in 2003 while attempting to rescue Ellen from a tragic camper fire. He was badly burned and had to have multiple skin grafts.

Upon waking from a coma, he is quoted to saying, “As soon as I was alone, I prayed, ‘Lord, I don’t want a bitter spirit. Please save me from that. It seemed to me God said, ‘Use humor.’’” And he became one of the world’s best at using humor!

On May 29, 2004, Wade married Cynthia “Cindy” Mahnke and added to his family a son, Kenneth (Beverli) Mahnke, Seguin, TX; two daughters, Sheryl Mahnke, Pineville, LA; Connie (Leroy) Tucker, West Chicago, IL.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 14, at Oak Grove Free Methodist Church with Rev. Dale Robinson and Pastor Beau Edwards officiating.

Interment followed in the Antioch Cemetery near Summerville under direction of Magnolia Funeral Home of Alexandria.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Ellen Fay Robinson; parents; one brother, John A. Robinson; two sisters, Helen Lafferty and Lillian Thomas.

Wade married Ellen Luttrull on June 7, 1957; they had two sons, Marvin W. Robinson, Jr. and Travis Dale Robinson and one daughter, Dorothy Grace Kennon.

Survivors include wife, Cindy Robinson; three sons, Marvin (Dorothy Mae) Robinson, Dale (Cassandra) Robinson, and Kenneth (Beverli) Mahnke; three daughters, Dorothy Kennon, Sheryl Mahnke, and Connie (Leroy) Tucker; grandchildren, Melissa, Randy, Katie, Travis Jr., Drew, Kyle, Cade, McKenna, Andrew, and Robert; great-grandchildren, Ayla, Colton, Allie, Gavin, Owen, Brielle, Mark, and Hunter Gray.

Wade was a loving husband, Daddy, Papaw, and friend to all. He will be deeply missed. But he will be waiting by the gates of Heaven for us.

Pallbearers were Eddie Ray, Randy, Steve, Melissa, David, LeRoy and Aaron.

Honorary pallbearers were Katie, Travis Jr., Carlos, Ken, Rev. Carroll, Paul, Charles, Floyd.

Melton Neal Wheat, 89, of Jena, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria.

He was born Sunday, March 15, 1931 to the union of his parents, Thomas Reginald and Susan Elizabeth Wheat.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 10, at Pritchard Baptist Church in the Old River Community with Rev. Terry Doughty officiating.

Interment followed in the Pritchard Cemetery at Rhinehart under direction of Magnolia Funeral Home of Alexandria.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Howard Wheat and Reginald Wheat; two sisters, Mattie Smith and Mildred Masters.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 66 years, Jo Ann Kuhn Wheat of Jena; three daughters, Sharlott Faulkner and husband Richard of Belah, Sue Morris and husband Jackie of Whitehall and Mary Beth McCartney and husband Tim of Whitehall; seven grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and six greatgreat grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Charlie Bird, Eli Cooper, Ben Dosher, Todd Fannin, David Francis, Robert Huffman, Robert Joy and Jim Zeagler.

Honorary pallbearers were Richard Faulkner, Jackie Morris, Tim McCartney, Brent McGuffee, Jimbo Grantham, David Jones, Brad Reagan and Chase Jenkins.

Rev. Daniel Tony Wilson, 76, of Jena, passed away Monday morning, July 6, 2020, at his home in Carencro.

Tony, as he was known, was born June 11, 1944 in Harrisonburg to the union of his parents, Cecil Clay and Mary Ethel Lee Wilson.

Tony was a retired minister. He spent most of his life serving the Lord pastoring several churches, most recently Crossroads Baptist Church near Jena. He loved his family and spending time with them. Sharing Christ with others and being with his family were the two great joys of his life.

He served his country proudly during the Vietnam War era.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 9, in the chapel of Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home of Jena, with the Revs. Chad Thibodaux and Johnnie Phillips officiating.

Interment followed in the New Union Cemetery, north of Tullos, under direction of Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home of Jena.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mackie Carroll Callendar Wilson; parents; and nephew, Brandon Wilson.

Tony is survived by his daughter, Melissa Ann Doucet and husband Larry Jay Doucet, Jr. of Carencro; son, Anthony Lee Wilson and wife Megan of Calhoun; two grandsons, James Hunter and Joshua Hayden Wilson of Calhoun; brother, Jerry Wilson and wife Delores; sister, Barbara Wilson; brother, Bruce Wilson and wife Sally; and brother, Bobby Wilson and wife Barbara, all of Jena; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends.

Honorary pallbearer was Brandon Wilson.

David Austin Gaspard, 70, of Jonesville passed from this life on Friday, July 17, 2020 in Jonesville following a battle with cancer.

He was born Wednesday, October 19, 1949 in Jonesville to the union of his parents, Clarence Gaspard and Inez White Gaspard.

David was a resident of Jonesville and a member of the Pentecostals of Jonesville.

He began his career in the printing field first at the Jonesville News and Catahoula Booster, two newspapers published by R. W. Wagner of Jena. At these two publications, David learned the trade and later was employed by Wagner at The Jena Times and Olla Tullos Signal in LaSalle Parish.

His printing career was put on hold in mid-1969 when he was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. David served his country proudly and after being discharged, returned to the printing business, working mostly in Natchez, Mississippi.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, July 20, at the Pentecostals of Jonesville with Rev. Jack Knapp officiating.

Interment followed in the Heard Cemetery of Manifest under direction of Young’s Funeral Home of Jonesville.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Cecil Gaspard and James Mayo Gaspard.

Survivors include his wife, Marlene Gaspard of Jonesville; two sons, Brad Gaspard of Corpus Christi, TX, and David Gaspard of Jonesville; one daughter, Cassandra Poole of Littleton, CO; two sisters, Bertha Gallup of Monterey, and Shirley Bolin and husband Tim of Jena; three grandsons, Joel Poole, Carson Gaspard, and Bricen Gaspard; two granddaughters, Marissa Poole and Megan Gaspard; and a host of other relatives and friends.