Billie Sue Nugent Netherland, 80, of Harrisonburg, passed from this life on Monday, August 20, 2018, at the LaSalle General Hospital of Jena. She was born on Tuesday, June 14, 1938 in Harrisonburg. Services were held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, August 22, at Community Pentecostal Church of Manifest with Brothers Brad Coleman, Tim Kirl and Ronnie House officiating. Interment followed in the Nebo Cemetery in the Nebo Community under direction of Young’s Funeral Home of Jonesville.

Mary Sue Evans Crawford Flacy, 80, of Harrisonburg, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. She was born August 26, 1937 in Harrisonburg to the union of her parents, George W. and Lilly Ford Evans. Mrs. Flacy was a member of First Baptist Church of Harrisonburg where she co-taught the Searchers and Seekers Sunday School Class, was active with the youth programs and enjoyed taking her grandchildren and great-grandchildren to their activities. She, along with her friend, Ann Sargent enjoyed planning bus trips for the senior adults. She will long be remembered for her boundless energy, quick wit and loving spirit that she shared with all she knew and loved. Services were held at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 24, from the sanctuary of First Baptist Church in Harrisonburg with Rev. Josh Adams officiating. Interment followed in the Harrisonburg Cemetery under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 25 years, Gerald Crawford; brothers, Jack (Helen), Joe (Marion), Vernon (Johnnie Ruth), Pete (Enola) and Johnny (Dot); sisters: Dorris Womack Willis (J.G. and Buddy) and Georgie Lee (Owen); sisters-in-law: Ruth Evans and Billie Evans and brother-in-law, Byron Stevens. Those left to share her loving memories are her beloved husband of 31 years, Robert M. Flacy; sons, Gerald Crawford, Jr. (Cindie) and Bill Crawford (Kim), both of Harrisonburg and Greg Crawford (Sylvia) of Hebert; daughters, Vicki Hamilton Mitchell (Gerald) of Jena and Kimberly Crawford of Houston, TX; sister, Ella Louise “Shortye” Stevens of Natchez, MS; a brother, C. F. Evans of Pineville; 12 grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 11 step-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and special friends. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Jess Clayton Crawford of DeRidder, Ryan Casey Hamilton of Harrisonburg, Branton Gene Crawford of Harrisonburg, Riley Blake Crawford of Harrisonburg, Layton Cole Crawford of Columbia, TN and John Michael Charrier of Aimwell. Honorary pallbearers were Tim Tomlinson, Bill Sargent, Ernie Reeves and the deacons of First Baptist Church of Harrisonburg. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Harrisonburg building fund or a charity of your choice.

Iris Evelene Cannaday of Harrisonburg was received into Heaven on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Mrs. Cannaday was a member of the First Baptist Church of Harrisonburg. She was an avid fisherman and hunter, and enjoyed outdoors and gardening in her spare time. A private graveside service was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 3, in the Harrisonburg Cemetery. Arrangements were under direction of Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home of Jena. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus Loyd Cruse and Beulah M. Ainsworth Cruse; and one brother, Cleon Cruse. Those left to cherish her memory and mourn her loss are daughters, Bernie Cannaday Hawkins and husband John, and Nona Cannaday Mills and husband James; one sister, Vera D Poole; one brother, Kenneth Cruse; three grandchildren, Brandon Mills, Jaimie Trisler, and Malloy Hawkins, and two great grandchildren.

Virginia Ann Crawford, 57, of Olla, passed from this life to a new life on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born November 2, 1960 in Pollock to the union of her parents, Buel Price and Joyce Frazier Price. Virginia was a member of Standard Baptist Church. To know her was to love her. Services were held at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 31, from the sanctuary of Standard Baptist Church at Olla with Rev. Shad Tibbs officiating and Rev. Sullivan Phillip Crawford, IV, delivering the eulogy. Interment followed in the Rosefield Cemetery at Rosefield under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Jesse Price; and her sisters, Carolyn Price and Cora Helen Faircloth. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Phillip Crawford, III of Olla; her children, Phil Crawford and wife Ashley, Tiffany Taylor and husband Micheal Dee, Jennifer Gardner and husband Avery, and Jacob Crawford, all of Olla; eight grandchildren, Cloey, Jasmyn, Mollie, and Lucy Taylor, Hallie and Heidi Crawford, Sally and Josie Gardner, and special friend, Linda Willis; niece, Annie Hill; her sisters, Josephine Walker, Wanda Sue Carroll, Buelah White, Wilma Greene, and Nancy Mayes; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Johnny Ruddell, Brian Welch, Ray Walker, Tony Gauthier, Aubry Anding and K. C. Richey. Honorary pallbearers were Avery Gardner and Jacob Crawford.

Iley Harris Evans, Jr., 71, of Columbia and a native of Olla, passed from this life at his home in Columbia on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 18, 1947 in Olla. Iley leaves a legacy of a life well-lived. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and attended law school at Louisiana State University. He served as the Assistant District Attorney for the 37th Judicial District for fifteen years before being elected as District Attorney. He served in this position for twelve years. Iley was a member of the Louisiana Bar Association and the Louisiana District Attorney Association as well as numerous other clubs and organizations throughout the years. He loved the people of Caldwell Parish and felt it an honor to represent and serve them. Iley was a member of Grayson Baptist Church. Services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 1, at Grayson Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Crandall officiating. Interment followed in the Columbia Hill Cemetery under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. He was preceded in death by his father, Iley Harris Evans, Sr.; his mother, Mary Cornwell Rosselle; step-father, Harold Rosselle; brother, Iley “Sonny” Evans; sisters: Linda Moore, Barbara Morgan and Maurine Manning; and a special granddaughter, Gracie Crockett. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 47 years, Sherri Doffitt Evans; daughters: Brandi Wallace (Dan) and Shae Cheatham (Justin); grandchildren: Logan Wallace, Colter Wallace, Hayes Nethery and Iley Harper Cheatham; brothers: Mickey Evans (Sue), Randy Jack Evans (Karen), Johnny Evans (Brenda) and Billy Joe Evans (Charlene); sisters: Tammy Dannehl (Mark), Janice Walker, Cherry Evans and Ginger May (Charles); and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Gunny Hendrix, Dale Hendrix, Brian Frazier, Trey Frazier, Ashly Thomas, Todd Crockett, Duane Wilks and Larry Humphries. Honorary pallbearers were Greg Wilbanks, Scott Meredith, Eugene Dunn, Reggie McDaniel, Don Burns and Eric Williams. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Grayson Baptist Church Youth Ministry, P.O. Box 359 Grayson, LA 71435.

Wyannie Cox Flowers, 105, of Sammamish, Washington, and a native of Olla, passed from our lives to Heaven on Friday, August 17, 2018 at her home. She was born May 20, 1913 near Olla to the union of her parents, John Alexander Cox and Rosa Lillie Hopkins Cox. Wyannie grew up outside of Olla on the family farm where she had fond memories of her rural childhood. She walked to school several miles each day, and took her studies very seriously. Despite having to manage her share of the family chores and other demands of farm life at the time, she was a disciplined student throughout. As the first person in her family to go to college, Wyannie graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 1935, and later earned her Masters Degree in Education from Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas. She taught school in Louisiana, Oklahoma, and for the Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DoDDS) while on an accompanied Army posting to Trieste, Italy with her late husband Lt. Col. Warren Doyle Flowers (USA). She had known Doyle all of her life and he was best friends with her brother Arch. They started dating after they were both back in Olla after college and she was coaching basketball and wanted someone to ride along with her when she had to drive the dark country roads at night dropping off girls from games or practice. They married soon after in July of 1940. She started as a home economics teacher and the girls’ basketball coach, taking her team to the Louisiana State championships of which she was always immensely proud. Later she moved to elementary education and was one of the first Head Start teachers. She was a skilled seamstress, an excellent cook, and loved gardening. As a product of her upbringing during the Great Depression, she was always very self-sufficient and frugal. Her traits of fiscal responsibility and not being wasteful were ones that she always sought to pass down to the next generations. She came to be known as “Mimi” later in life because her name was difficult to spell and pronounce, and she enjoyed this new nickname. Her true name, Wyannie, was given to her by a local teacher in Olla, which was a custom at the time. Wyannie always loved beautiful things, dressed fashionably and set a beautiful table with pieces she collected at different places over a lifetime. With a true heart for hospitality, she loved to entertain her family and friends. Everyone who enjoyed her cooking remembers her talent in the kitchen. Her stamina was impressive allowing her to remain quite active until 102 when she fell and broke her foot, causing her to be immobile during her last 3 years of life. Despite her previously active lifestyle, she gracefully endured the limitations brought about by her injury. Throughout her life, and even in her later years, Wyannie was very social and loved to talk with friends and family. When teased one time about it by her nephew, she responded, “I guess I have always had too much to say and not enough time to say it in!” She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Flowers Meyers (Brad, deceased) of Sammamish, Washington; her grandchildren Clint Meyers, Matt Meyers (Nicolle), and Rebecca Murray (John) and her great grandchildren Jack Meyers, Lillian Meyers and Alena Murray all of Washington State; her nephews George “Butch” Pinto, Johnny Pinto, and Bobby McCartney, and her niece Connie Marie Augustine. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Warren Doyle Flowers; her parents; her brother, Walter (Arch) Cox (Vera); and her sister Marie Pinto (Al). She was an integral part of her family, and an active member of Faith United Methodist Church in Issaquah, Washington until at 102 she was no longer able to attend. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 8, at the Olla Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Olla Cemetery. 

Doney Lisenby Streetman Gant, 86, of Vidalia, passed from this life on Saturday, September 1, 2018, at Merit Health in Natchez, Mississippi. She was born on Thursday, September 24, 1931 in Standard to the union of her parents, Thomas Dalton and Neva Slay Streetman. Services will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 5, in the chapel of Young’s Funeral Home in Ferriday with Rev. Jerry Sharp, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Natchez under direction of Young’s Funeral Home of Ferriday. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, General Gradon Lisenby; husband, Ira Pete Gant; husband, W. G. Brock; seven brothers, John Henry Streetman, Leo Virgil Streetman, L. D. Streetman, James Burt Jinks, Harold Jinks, George Streetman, and Joseph Streetman; and two sisters, Josie Burkett and Mary Spangler. Survivors include one son, Eugene Lisenby and wife Rena Faye of Raymond, MS; two daughters, Joann Kornegay of Vidalia, and Brenda Olsen and husband Randy of Ferriday; seven grandsons, Gradon Lisenby, Dustin Lisenby and wife Monica, Joseph Herring and wife Libby, Casey Herring, DeShawn Olsen, David Olsen and wife Suzanne, and Justin Olsen; four granddaughters, Bridgett Thompson and husband Michael, Heather Kornegay, Jennifer Christensen and husband Dave, and Heather Connell and husband Korby; 27 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild Pallbearers will be Dustin Lisenby, DeShawn Olsen, Nathaniel Thompson, Gabriel Rushing, Randy Olsen, Sidney Johnson and Brayden Thompson Honorary Pallbearers will be Gradon Lisenby, Casey Herring, Joseph Herring, David Olsen, Justin Olsen, Bobby Streetman, Michael Thompson, Curtis Streetman, Arin Rushing, Willie Smith and Charles Chauvin .

Russell William McClary, 68, of Olla, passed from this life on Friday, August 31, 2018, at Hardtner Medical Center in Urania. He was born March 8, 1950 in Columbia to the union of Calvin and Idell McClary. Russell was a truck driver all of his working life and he was a Pastor for many years. He loved hunting and fishing and spending time with his family. Services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 3, at the First Baptist Church in Olla with the Revs. Shane Duke and Greg Dunn officiating. Interment followed in the Beech Creek Cemetery of Olla under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla. He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Nugent McClary; son, Cal McClary; and his parents. He is survived by his son, Gary McClary and wife Kristy of Palisade, CO; daughter, April Cotten and husband David of Olla; brother, Waymon McClary and wife Wanda of Keatchie, LA; grandchildren, Chelsey Cotten, Clay Cotten, Drew Dempewolf, Kyla McClary, Grayson McClary, Lauren McClary, and Emery McClary. Pallbearers were Jeff McClary, Bradley McClary, Bryan Nugent, Bull Barnhill, Bill Melder, and Warren Roshto. Earl Poole served as an honorary pallbearer.

Steven Joshua Webb, 31, of Monroe, passed from this life on Monday, August 13, 2018. He was born on February 8, 1986 in Columbia. Steven was employed as a laborer with a local roofing company. He was a gifted writer, an avid music lover, creative intellectual, knowledge-hungry bookworm, gentle-natured, free-spirited world wanderer and explorer of life. If he had a penny to his name, he would give it to someone in need. He was a selfless soul and a friend to many. Steven loved reading, journaling, attending music concerts, traveling, laughing with his sister, and spending time with family (especially his daughter), friends, and his beloved dog, Asher. Memorial services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 18, at East Jena Baptist Church in Jena with Rev. Johnnie Phillips officiating. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Hilton L. Weaver, Sr., and his mother, Susan Ann Weaver. Survivors include his daughter, Ava Magee of Huffman, TX; parents, Mark and Lynn Webb of Monroe; sister, Sarah Webb of Houston, TX; brother, Steven Hayes and wife Holly of Lindale, TX; nephews, Bailey Hayes of Monroe, and Kolten Brittain of Lindale, TX; niece, Alaina Hayes of Lindale, TX; and his grandmother, Betty Weaver of Jena.

Edith Ann McDaniel Price, 80, of Winnfield, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 at her home after a long and protracted illness. She was the daughter of the late Simon G. McDaniel and the late Audie Townsend Mc- Daniel. Mrs. Price was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winnfield where she was organist for more than 50 years. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Louisiana Tech and her Master’s in Organ Performance from Northwestern State University. Mrs. Price was retired as a piano instructor having taught children from Winn and surrounding parishes for more than 50 years and was co-owner of Southern Funeral Homes, Inc. Services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 11, at First Baptist Church in Winnfield with the Revs. Calvin Phelps, John Holland, and Steven Smithson officiating. Interment followed in Garden of Memories under direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry L. Price; sister, Helen McDaniel Chapman; and brother, Marvin McDaniel. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Patrick Price (Kathy); daughters, Laura Hennigan (David) and Ashley Naquin (Shawn); grandchildren, Evan Price (Brittani), Loren Price, Alyssa Hennigan (Hugo), Andrea Allen (Eahgan), Kandi Deese (Jody), Mandi Stevenson (Andy), Tobi Wiley (Chris) and T.K. “Bubba” Spillers; great-grandchildren, Jackson, Micah, Hayden, Hugo and a host of other special great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Evan Price, Loren Price, David Hennigan, Shawn Nacquin, Eahgan Allen, Lamar Tarver, Bryan Price and Mark Maxwell. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Music Ministry, P.O. Box 230, Winnfield, LA 71483.

Sharel Renee Miller, 63, of Georgetown, passed from this life on Thursday, September 6, 2018 in Winnfield. She was born May 8, 1955 in Sikes to the union of her parents, John Beryl and Johnnie Mae Crews Miller. Renee was a wellknown animal advocate. She worked tirelessly and was an overachiever for the PAWS Animal Society. She was lovingly referred to as The Cat Lady. Renee was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept.9, in the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Father Louis Sklar officiating. Interment followed in the Old Bethel Cemetery, west of Clarks, under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Stacy Renee Nugent Rials; her grandmother, Edna Miller; and her son-in-law, Dustin Kyle “Duck” Anding. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Steven Paul Laszlo and wife, Chasity of Georgetown; her daughter, Lindsey Danelle Laszlo of Olla; brother, Randy Beryl Miller and wife, Helen of Kelly; sisters, Rhonda Franklin and husband, Clark of Holum, Linda Miller of Hebert, and Brenda Denham and husband, Steve of Milton, FL; grandchildren, Derrick Gavin Rials, Draven Paul Laszlo, Kaden Paul Laszlo, Logan Benjamin Banes, Austin Kyle Anding, Khristian “Zayne” Taylor and Elijah Delain Cherry. Pallbearers were Steven Laszlo, John Miller, Benjamin Banes, Draven Laszlo, Derrick Rials, Brandon Miller, Logan Banes, Kaden Laszlo and Kenny Davis. The family requests memorial donations be made to Riser Funeral Home to help assist with the cost of the services.

Purvis “Earl” Cotten, 83, passed from this life on Monday, September 3, 2018, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 29, 1935 in Harrisonburg to the union of his parents, Purvis and Eva Young Cotten. Earl was a proud Navy veteran and served the United States on the USS Shanagri-La. An avid bluegrass music enthusiast, Earl enjoyed playing his fiddle, visiting the Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree, and listening to Bill Monroe. Earl was happiest while hunting in the Miss- Lou area woods, especially during squirrel season. He served as Concordia Parish’s constable and owned and operated Earl Cotten and Sons Painting. Services were held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 8, at Meyer Bend Pentecostal Church near Harrisonburg with Brother Robert Martin officiating. Interment followed in the Westbrooks Swilley Cemetery under direction of Bateaste Memorial Funeral Home of Natchez, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Grace Cotten, Vergie Westbrooks, and Laura Mae Curry; and a brother, Nathan Cotten. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 60 years, Corrine Cotten; four children, Mikey (JoAnn) Bumgarner, Eugene (Melinda Murchie) Cotten, Allen Cotten and Cecelia Cotten Wheeler; his brother, Larry Cotten; five sisters, Helen, Rose, Jane, Evelyn, and Dorise; 11 grandchildren, Josh, Caleb, Elizabeth, Adam, Erika, Daniel, Seth, Leah, Catherine, Dylan and Devyn; and 12 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Dylan Sandidge, Joseph Bumgarner, Seth Cotten, Devyn Sandidge, Noah Bumgarner, and Caleb Cotten. Honorary pallbearers were Josh Cotten and Adam Bumgarner.

Sherrol R. Rosier, 59, of Summerville, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018, in Summerville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Doris Roark; her late husband, James Elvin Rosier, Jr.; and Sherwood Breithaupt. Services were held Friday, September 14, 2018, at 1 p.m. at Summerville Baptist Church in Summerville with Revs. Jessie Henderson and Rickey Nugent officiating. Interment followed at Squires Cemetery in Summerville under the direction of Magnolia Funeral Home of Alexandria. Survivors include her children, Josh Perrin and wife Robin of Jena, Amber Lewis and husband Chris of Alabama, Jacob Perrin of Jena,  Jalyn Johnson and husband Joe Dan of Texas, James Rosier of Jena, and Macie Curtis and husband Riley of Jena; 16 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild, Brinley Ayven Perrin. Pallbearers were John Perrin, Jordan Perrin, Levi Perrin, Joe Dan Johnson, Ethan Lilly, and Riley Curtis. Honorary pallbearers were Colton and Noah Perrin.

Burnis L. “Poo” Walker, of Jena, went to his eternal home on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, two days shy of his 89th birthday. He was born on September 13, 1929 to Maude and Ossie Walker in Cotton Valley, Louisiana. He was one of eight children, including a twin sister. Poo graduated from Cotton Valley High School in 1947 and continued his education at Louisiana Tech, graduating in 1952 with a degree in Business Administration. After College he enlisted in the Navy and was stationed in Charleston, South Carolina. On May 16, 1953, he married his Cotton Valley sweetheart Martha Ferguson. In 1954, he brought his wife and first child, Kay, to Jena, to begin his career at Justiss-Mears Oil Company. In the following years Poo and Martha had two more children, a son Jamey and a daughter Gaile. Poo was first and foremost a Christian and longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Jena. The relationships he developed later in life through the church had a strong and positive influence on his beliefs and helped strengthen his faith in Christ as he neared the end. Poo worked for Justiss Oil for 37 years, the final 11 years as Production Manager. He retired on September 13, 1991, his 62nd birthday. He developed many close relationships with fellow workers at Justiss over the years. Many of those coworkers and associates have passed on, but those who remain came to see him in the last days. Poo was an avid hunter and fisherman. Some of his most joyous times were spent with family and friends just being outdoors. His greatest love though was his family, especially his ‘grands’ and ‘great-grands’ who affectionately called him Pappy. Pappy was always ready to give advice or share his knowledge. His most precious gift to us all was the gift of time. Time spent with family on the deer lease, picking peaches, playing games or just talking around the kitchen table was precious. His quick wit, great sense of humor, and big heart leaves us and his friends with many happy memories. We will sorely miss him. Services were held at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 14, at First Baptist Church in Jena. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Clyde Edward Walker, Mattie Lee McBride, Frank Walker, Edna Mae Powell and Donald Walker. He is survived by his loving wife of 65-years, Martha Walker; daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Marty McClure of Jena; son and daughter-in-law, Jamey and Janel Walker of Longview, TX; daughter and son-in-law, Gaile and Aron Johnson of Tyler, TX; eight grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; sister, Francis Stephens of Shreveport; and twin sister, Bernice Andrews of Smyrna, GA. Pallbearers were his grandsons, Chris McClure, Chad McClure, Chance McClure, Jason Walker, Jereme Johnson and Jordan Johnson. Honorary pallbearers were Bob Killingsworth, Boots Phillips, Buck Poole, Junior Hudspeth and Mike Morgan. Memorials can be made to First Baptist Church of Jena.

Mary Parker Valentine Taylor, 94, of the Belah Community near Jena, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at the Willis Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport. She was born November 13, 1923 in Jena to the union of her parents, Rawlins Parker and Rosa Russell. Mrs. Taylor was a lifelong resident of the Belah Community and was a faithful member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. She also enjoyed making quilts with the Quilting Grannies for many years. Services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 15, at Fellowship Baptist Church with the Revs. Bill Robertson, Tom Swain and Rick Feazell officiating. Interment followed in the Belah Cemetery under direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Audis Valentine; and second husband, Alonzo Taylor. Those left to cherish in her memory include her sons; Donny “Don” Valentine and wife Diane, and Darryl Valentine and wife Annie; daughter; Linda Arnold and husband Billy, all of Belah; sisters, Christine Reeves and Levita Richardson, both of Jena, and Sybil Evans of Belah; ten grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 15 great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jonas Valentine, Casey Valentine, Spencer Valentine, Trent Boyd, Michael Richard, Jeffrey Arnold, Tyler Grant, Jude Walker and Andrew Sanders.

Shirley Beth Hatten, 77, of Jena, passed from this life on Friday, September 14, 2018, at the LaSalle General Hospital of Jena. She was born March 26, 1941 in Jena to her parents, Louis Frazier and Eunice Corley Frazier. She was retired as secretary from Louisiana Midland Railroad Company. Services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 16, in the chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena with the Revs. Johnnie Phillips and Bobby McGee officiating. Interment followed in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Jena under direction of Hixson Brothers, Inc. of Jena. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother Jerry Louis Fraizer. Those left to cherish in her memory include her husband, Roy L. Hatten of Jena; son, Roy Daniel Perry and wife Jan of Alexandria; daughter, Darla Boyd and husband George of Trout; five grandsons and ten great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ricky Hatten, Johnny Eubanks, Gary Hatten, Joey McCann, Hanson Stringer and Dwan Stringer.

Chuckey Marvin Foley, 57, of Orlando, Florida and a native of Jena, LA, passed away to be with the Lord on August 23, 2018. He was born on August 9, 1961 in Jena to Reginald Marvin Foley and Gneva (Neva) Hailey and passed away due to complications of a long-term illness. Chuckey was a sweet, thoughtful, kind natured father and grandfather. He was an amazing one-of-a-kind soul. He was always quick with a light-hearted response, a hard worker, and loved his family dearly. He will forever be remembered by his lifeguard days as a teenager at the Jena Swimming Pool and a member of the Jena High School Marching Band. His smile and loving ways will forever be missed. Survivors include his daughter, Ashley Foley-Mack and son-in-law, Christopher Mack; grandchildren, Cameron Mack and Cassidy Mack; sisters, Regina Foley-Mears and Danny Voros; and his significant other, Jennifer Lange. His requests were to be cremated with no memorial with just family and friends remembering him.

Robert “T-Bob” Cassels, Jr., 78, of the Rosefield Community, passed from this life on Sunday, September 9, 2018, at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe following an extended illness. He was born on December 16, 1939 at Rosefield to the union of his parents, Robert Fuller Cassels, Sr. and Maggie Hazel Currington Cassels. He was the oldest of three children. T-Bob graduated from Enterprise High School in 1958. He was a devoted father to his three daughters. He loved the Rosefield Community where he resided. T-Bob was a hardworking man. He was a retired school bus driver with the Catahoula Parish School System and he also worked with the Louisiana Pacific Plywood Division in Urania for many years. He owned his own pulpwood operation for several years as well. He enjoyed managing fish ponds in Enterprise for Bill Amsden. Services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12 from the sanctuary of Rosefield Baptist Church with pastor Rev. Patrick Willis officiating. Interment followed in the Rosefield Cemetery under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Landon Cassels; and two nephews, Shayne Lewis and Trevor Rogers. Left to cherish a lifetime of memories are his daughters, Penny Buckalew (Marvin) of Kelly, Sarah Russell (Tommy) of Delhi and Mechelle Nash of Glenpool, OK; his beloved grandchildren, Robert Miniard, Amanda Fuller, Alex Nash, Madison Russell, Marla Nash, Mackenzie Russell, Raeghan Buckalew, Aaron Nash, Melissa Buckalew, Michelle Scroggs and Mandy Moore; great grandchildren, Jasmine, Anthony and Gabriel Fuller and Annalea Crain; his brother, Benny Cassels (Connie); sister, Bessie Lewis (H. C.); and nieces, Suzanne Rogers, Annette Ford, Kelly Hudnall, and Kathy Bower. Pallbearers were Connor Hudnall, Tristen Scroggs, David Scroggs, Randy Benson, Gary Tucker and Dennis Cassels. Honorary pallbearers were Alex Nash, Robert Miniard, Brandon Tingle, Shane Townsend, Zeb Tucker and Kade Benson.

Marie Wealthy Montpelier, 88, of Harrisonburg, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at the LaSalle Nursing Home of Jena. She was born Monday, February 3, 1930 in Wallace Ridge Community in Catahoula Parish to the union of John Wesley Maples and Evelyn Dickens Maples. Mrs. Montpelier was a member of Wallace Ridge Pentecostal Church and her hobbies included sewing and reading. Services were held at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 21, at Wallace Ridge Pentecostal Church with Rev. Jeff Story officiating. Interment followed in the Huffman Cemetery at Manifest under direction of Young’s Funeral Home of Jonesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otts Adrean Montpelier; parents; and six siblings, Virgil, Ozzie, Mattie, Robert, Alton, and Joel. Survivors include son, Lloyd Montpelier and wife Daphne of Harrisonburg; daughter, Joyce Evelyn Reeves and husband Wayne of Leland; sister, Rosie Lee Mock of Jonesville; eight grandchildren, Adrean Walton, Byron Walton, Jeffrey Montpelier, Leslie Dodson, Junior Walton, William Chester Walton, Raymond Dewayne Walton, Kim Byrnes, and Katrina McClure; and numerous great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jeffrey Montpelier, Adrean Walton, Caston Montpelier, Billy Franklin, Junior Walton, and Josh Mock.

Gwen McDaniel, 82, of Tullos, passed from this life on Thursday, September 20, 2018, at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans. She was born July 22, 1936 in Robeline to the union of her parents, James Samuel and Audria Julie Jordan Banes. Mrs. McDaniel was a member of Tullos United Pentecostal Church. Services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 23, at Tullos United Pentecostal Church with the Revs. Donnell Spurgeon, Andrew Finch and Ryan Franklin officiating. Interment followed in the Olla Cemetery in Olla under direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Glen McDaniel. Those left to cherish in her memory include her sons, Ricky McDaniel and wife Wanda of Winnfield, Gary McDaniel and wife Nancy of Tullos, and Keith McDaniel of Tullos; step-daughter, Glenda Palmer of Maryville, TN; brother, Harold Banes of Denham Springs; sisters, Ivanell Lincecum of Houma, and Barbara Allbritton of Covington; five grandchildren, Chad McDaniel, Amy Finch, Angie Franklin, Thor McDaniel, and Justin McDaniel; and seven great grandchildren, Tristen, Sydney, Rachel, Olivia, Neil, Ethan and Nora. Pallbearers were Curtis McNaughton, Justin McDaniel, Chad McDaniel, Shelton Guin, Calvin Vogel, and Larry Lincecum.