Joseph “Joe Joe” Jenkins, Jr., 51, of Houston, Texas and a native of Jena, went home to his Heavenly reward on Saturday, September 15, 2018. He was born August 13, 1967 in Pineville to Joseph and Barbara Ann Jenkins. Joseph then spent a short time in Houston, where his parents lived, but severe childhood asthma was a challenge for him. He was sent back to Jena where his grandparents, William and Matilda Jenkins, raised him. Joe Joe was educated in the LaSalle Parish School System, graduating from Jena High School in 1986. He spent most of his childhood years and some of his adult years playing baseball. He accepted Christ and was baptized at a young age. After living most of his life in Jena, five years ago he moved to the Houston area where he joined Greater Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church, lead by Pastor James E. Nash. Joe Joe was a master storyteller. Services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 22, at Trout Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Jamerson Jackson, pastor, and Robert Rhodes officiating. Interment followed in the Webster Community Cemetery in Good Pine under direction of Gayden Funeral Home of Jena. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Matilda Jenkins; grandmother, Rebecca Mosley; parents, Joseph Jenkins, Sr. and Barbara Jenkins; and brothers, Derrick Jenkins and Allen Jenkins. He leaves to cherish his memory and to continue the legacy, one son, Jory Jenkins; grandson, Jonas Jenkins; brothers, Alfred Jenkins and Vincent Jenkins; sisters, Veronica (Lissha) Jenkins and Doneen (Tina) Carmon; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, coworkers and church family. Pallbearers were Robert Wilson, LaHarrison Lee, David Howard, Bobby Cooper, George Byrd, Joe Brown, John Jones, and Juan Bell. Honorary pallbearers were Jonas Jenkins, Anthony Jackson, Ron G. Carr, Shondrika Todd, Alfred Jenkins, Vincente Jenkins, Derrick Jenkins, Carlos Kittlin, Walter Ray Williams, DeShon Beard, Ray Gaines, Donald R. Williams, John McPherson, Gregory Burks, Germaine Burks, Chima Best, Tyrene Blake, and Carvin Williams.

Janie Mae Sanson Huffman, 86, of Walters, passed from this life on Thursday, September 20, 2018. She was born November 4, 1931 to the union of her parents, Dave E. and Susan Sanson. She was a lifelong resident of LaSalle Parish. Mrs. Huffman was retired from the food service industry with the LaSalle Parish School System. She was a dedicated mom and grandmother to her family and all that knew her. She was a member of Prosperity Baptist Church of the Walters Community, where she served as the church clerk for over 40 years. Services were held at 10 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 23, in Prosperity Baptist Church of Walters with the Revs. Tommy Sanson, Terry Doughty, Robert Doughty, and Randy Miller officiating. Interment followed in the Bethel Cemetery of Deville under direction of Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home of Jena. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, the late Carter Huffman; and two stepsons, Charles Huffman and Aulcey Huffman; and step son-in-law, Everette Miller. Survivors include her son, Donnie Ray Huffman and wife Shaunee of Walters; daughter, Anita Boddie and husband Eddie of DeVille; stepsons, William L. (Dub) Huffman and wife Mildred of Jena; stepdaughter, Zelpha Miller of Carthage, TX. Pallbearers were Eddie Sanson, Reggie Miller, Kent Campbell, Chris Dauzat, Jason Baker and Lester “Son” Guice. Honorary pallbearers were Will Huffman, Len Huffman, Curtis Huffman, Jacob Campbell, Joseph Campbell, Austin Campbell, Dalton Campbell and Hunter Dauzat.

Katelyn “Katie” Marie Purvis Zimmerman, 31, of Jena, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. She was born March 4, 1987 in Greenville, Mississippi, and graduated from Jena High School in 2005. Katie worked in banking and cared for her mother. Katie’s greatest loves in her life were her husband, Wesley, her family, animals and makeup. Katie will always be remembered for her one of a kind sense of humor and her ability to bring joy to those who knew her. Services were held at 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 23, in the chapel of Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home of Jena. Interment followed in Woodlawn Cemetery of Jena under direction of Kinner and Stevens, Inc. of Jena. Katie was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Paul Gaines, Jr.; maternal grandmother, Gloria Gaines; cousin, Joshua Gaines; paternal grandfather, Jesse Purvis; paternal grandmother, Anna Purvis; and uncles, Denver Purvis and Terry Purvis. Survivors include her husband, Wesley Zimmerman of Jena; mother, Mary Gaines of Jena; father, Melvin Purvis of Laurel, MS; sister, Ashley Purvis of Jena; brother, Nathan Purvis of Ball; and nephew, Ryan Lucas. Pallbearers were David Gaines, Donald Gaines, John Gaines, Jeffrey Carriere, Seth Townsend and Coy McGufee. Honorary pallbearers were Ethan Brown, Darren Smith, Dallas Edwards, Nathan Purvis, and Cody Ray McGuffee. A wonderful day My mother is 92 and has been without my father for about twelve years. Most of her friends have passed away, and even though she lives with my sister for part of the year, or is with other family, she still feels lonely without my father, her friends, and her parents and siblings who are gone. With the Labor Day holiday coming up, she said she would love to do something different from the normal routine of her life. That was when I got the idea of having us all take her and drive the hour and a half to where she was born and raised. One of my daughters suggested that we have lunch at a buffet restaurant, too. It all sounded like a great day. The only problem was, I had so much to do, I wondered if I could make it all work. On Labor Day, I was up at 5:30 in the morning helping the scouts put flags up in front of every home in our rural community. When I got home, I did my homework for my doctoral classes, and before I finished, my mother was more than ready to go. We were soon on our way, and as we drove along, my mother told us stories. “Over in that house was a friend of mine. Her name was Linda. Actually, it wasn’t exactly that house. That is a new one. But that’s where it was.” I handed my wife my phone and whispered for her to turn on the recorder. For an hour and a half, we drove there and recorded stories, interjected with her exclamation of how much something had changed since she had last been there. We went to the cemetery and, even though it was big, we quickly found where her family members were buried. While my daughters and I cleaned around the tombstones, my mother continued to tell stories of each person, and my wife kept the recorder going. Once the grass was cleared from the graves, we drove by the university where my mother had gone to school. With how much it had changed, we were surprised how many buildings she knew, and she told stories about each one and the events that happened there. We stopped at the buffet, and everyone overate: at least I know I did. My mother said she enjoyed the meal more than any she has in a while and wouldn’t need to eat for a week. Our next stop was the home where she was born. I had never been there before, and the house was not there. In its place was a new home, but she told lots of stories of living there until she was seven. Then the depression came, and her father lost his job. The home was mostly paid off, and only had $400 left owed on it, but without an income, her parents lost it. Our last stop was the farm her family moved to after they lost the first home. The house they built still stands. She told stories about growing up there as we drove slowly by. She didn’t want to hurry, and indeed, even though I had a lot to do, I was willing to take even more time. But Mom was getting tired and needed some rest, so we finally headed home. On the way home, Mom said very little. Some of the family was asleep, but she wasn’t, and looking in the mirror, I could see she was deep in reminiscent thought. She had worked hard all of her life, helped many people, and had ten children and raised nine of them. Life had sometimes been hard, but there was lots of love and good times, too. When we got home, she held onto my arm as I carried her oxygen. Exhausted, she slumped into her favorite chair. It’s then she shared her deepest thoughts of the day. “Daris,” she said, “it has been a wonderful day. I know I will soon go to be with my parents and your father. But I can’t keep wondering what they will think of the life this old girl has lived.” I assured her they would be pleased, and as I left her to rest, I considered that it had been a wonderful day and time well spent.

A. Cedric Vickers, 81, of Baton Rouge, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, and friend, passed away peacefully at the Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 8, 2018. He was born in Sikes, on October 20, 1936 to James Quincy Vickers and Chlotide Herring Vickers. He moved to Baton Rouge at the age of 17 to attend LSU where he earned a degree in Education. A 32-year career with EBR City Parish DPW started in the drafting room and concluded at his retirement at the age of 52 as the Head of Data Processing. A man with many hobbies and talents, Cedric was a perfectionist in everything he did. He was a master in woodworking making everything from furniture to earrings. An avid skeet shooter, Cedric was a life member of the National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA); serving on the board of directors for the Baton Rouge Gun Club, a director at large for the Louisiana Skeet Shooting Association (LSSA), and a charter member of Hunters Run Gun Club. He was inducted to the LSSA Hall of Fame in 2006 along with his wife, Teresa. A true competitor and he never lost. This included playing checkers, gin rummy, growing vegetables, hunting, fishing, billiards and, of course, skeet. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Teresa Blanchard Vickers; daughter, Debbie Vickers Stevens (Mark), sons, Michael D. Vickers (Debbie) and Daryl R. Vickers (June); grandchildren, Casey, Alexandra and Cayla Vickers, Leigh Ann Chiari (Fabio), Sarah Loredo (Dyango); Rachael Roeten and fiancé (Kalen Tyler), Rachel, Rebecca and Trent Vickers; Abby, Brandon and Jonathan Stevens; great grandchildren, Mia, Luca and Domani Chiari; a brother, Earl Vickers (Carol) and a niece, Kerry Vickers Krespin (Danny). He is predeceased by his parents, James Quincy Vickers and Chlotide Herring Vickers, and a brother, James Tracy Vickers. A Rosary was held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, Sept. 21, at Resthaven Funeral Home in Baton Rouge. On Saturday, September 22nd at 10:00 a.m., a Mass of Christian Burial at Noon was celebrated by Fr. Donald Blanchard. Honorary pallbearers were Wade Jones, Stanley Ward, Gary Alford, Bill Corvers, Richard Kater and Don Delaville, Bob Canfield and T.W. Dawson. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Helen Autina Guin Cassady, 74, of Beckville, Texas, passed from this life and into her Heavenly home on Friday, September 28, 2018, in Carthage, Texas.She was born June 5, 1944 in Lena, LA to Mallie M. and Gladys Arnold Guin.Helen married the love of her life and best friend, James Marvin Cassady, on December 19, 1960 in Sharp, LA and together they celebrated 57 years. She was a member of the Sanctuary of Pentecost in Carthage, Texas, since 1976.Helen was a devoted wife, creative soul with a green thumb, dedicated prayer warrior and a Godly woman. Her humble spirit and contagious smile touched so many.Services were held at 10 a.m, Tuesday, Oct. 2, at the Sanctuary of Pentecost in Carthage with Rev. Dennis Landtroop officiating.Interment followed at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 2, in the Urania Cemetery in Urania under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home of Carthage, TX.She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister and brother; and sister, Bonnie Ruth Rester.She is survived by her loving husband, James Marvin “Hoppy” Cassady of Beckville; sister, Barbara Babcock and husband Joe of Tullos; four brothers, William “John” Guin and wife Barbara of Colfax, Milo Guin and wife Deborah of Xenia, OH, Steve Guin and wife Wanda of Tullos, and Nathan Guin and wife Angel of Newellton; her sisters-in-love, Mia Poole and Neline Adams; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.Pallbearers were Robert Perez, Michael Tibbs, Nathan Boutin, Chance White, Nathan Guin and Gary Beatriz.The family suggests memorial donations be made in Mrs. Cassady’s name to Hospice Plus, 414 East Loop 281, Suite 5, Longview, Texas 75605 or to the Sanctuary of Pentecost in Carthage.

Reba McLawchlin Huffman, 89, of Walters, went to be with the Lord at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.She was born August 30, 1929 in Walters to the union of Tom and Inez McLawchlin.Mrs. Huffman lived her whole life in the Walters community. She was a member of Pritichard Baptist Church.For many years, she owned and operated a children’s clothing shop in Jena. She also owned and operated Bayou Cypress Gifts with her daughter.As a Proverbs 31 wife, she lived her life loving her husband, providing for her children and others, and serving our Lord. She enjoyed reading, crafting and making desserts. Her home was welcoming and always had a fresh cake to greet family and visitors.Services were held at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 28, at Pritchard Baptist Church with the Revs. Gary Norris and Terry Doughty officiating.Interment followed in the Pine Grove Cemetery of Rhinehart under direction of Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home of Jena.She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, John Huffman; her parents, Tom and Inez McLawchlin; brother, Robert McLawchlin; and son-in-law, Terry Turner.Survivors include two sons, Johnny Wayne Huffman and wife Sherilyn of Covington, and Robert Glenn Huffman of Walters; daughter, Gloria Huffman Turner of Kentwood; 15 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; brother, Wilbur McLawchlin of Jonesville; and sister, Maxine Wilson and husband Wendell of Jena.Pallbearers were Harold Huffman, Johnny Huffman, Ethan Huffman, Logan Huffman, Adam Huffman, Joel Fedele, Kieth Turner, and Scott Turner.Honorary pallbearers were William “Dub” Huffman, Zelpha Miller, Janice and Ben Dosher.

Velda Dean Keene, 80, of Jena, passed from this life on Sunday, September 30, 2018 in her residence.She was born May 20, 1938 in Walters to the union of her parents, Hugh and Audie Nugent.Ms. Keene was a lifelong resident of the LaSalle Parish area.She was a homemaker and was known for her love of basically anything outdoors. She enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening in her spare time as a devoted mother and grandmother to her loving family. She was certainly a Proverbs 31 wife and devoted to her church and serving the Lord.Services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 2, at East Jena Baptist Church with the Revs. Gary Norris, John Hebert and Clyde Sanchez officiating.Interment followed in the Hair Cemetery of Jena under direction of Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home of Jena.She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Sam Keene.Those left to cherish her memory and mourn her loss are her daughter Lisa Keene Robbins and husband James of Jena; son, Rev. Jimmy Keene and wife Teresa of Jena; also A.V. Keene, Jr.; grandchildren, Casey Tong, Samuel Keene, Dru Norris, Cody King, and Brittany Jackson.Pallbearers were Cody King, Samuel Keene, Larkin Jackson, Jr., Shane Tong, Wes Norris, and Tillman Corley.Honorary pallbearers were Bryan Robertson and Johnny Hutchinson.

Linda Ann Hudnall, 69, of Sharptown, passed from this life on Friday, September 28, 2018, at the LaSalle General Hospital of Jena.She was born January 2, 1949 in Owensville, Kentucky to the union of her parents, Lilburn Scott and Mary Marie Spence Purvis.Services were held at 3 p.m., Monday, Oct. 1, in the chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena with Bro. John Spears officiating.Interment followed in Tidwell Landing Cemetery of Jena under direction of Hixson Brothers, Inc. of Jena.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roy S. Hudnall; daughter, Rhonda Hudnall Cockerham; and brothers, Harold Wayne Purvis and William Earl Purvis.Those left to cherish in her memory include her son, Ronnie Hudnall and wife Amy of Trout; sister, Betty Nugent and husband Junior of Trout; grandchildren, D. J. Hudnall, Melanie Cockerham, and Brittany Hudnall.Pallbearers were Day Day Cockerham, Robert Warwick, Lil Joey Smith, Brandon Smith, Clint Herbert and Chris Ganey, with Ed Hudnall serving as an honorary pallbearer.

Robert Parham, 84, of Olla, passed from this life on Friday, October 5, 2018, following an extended illness. He was born November 1, 1933 in Olla to the union of his parents, James Ernest Parham and Etta Mae McDow Parham. Mr. Parham was a veteran of the United States Army and retired as a millwright with Louisiana-Pacific. Services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 7, from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Olla with Rev. Denver McBroom officiating. Interment followed in the Woodland Cemetery, east of Jena, under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ernestine Hodges; and a nephew, Mark LeBlanc. Left to cherish a lifetime of memories are his beloved wife, Doris Dearmon Parham of Olla; two sons, Michael Parham of Alexandria and James Parham of Charleston, SC; his daughter, Kristy Parham of Olla; his granddaughter, Jamie Barker and husband Justin of Belah; greatgrand- daughters, Madison Barker and Charlie Beth Barker, both of Belah; and his niece, Cyndi Tompkins of Indianapolis, IN. Pallbearers were David Williams, Timmy Duke, David Cotten, Clay Cotten, Justin Barker and Ken Volentine. Honorary pallbearers were Kim Taylor, Brad Magee and Ronnie Cruse. The Parham family requests memorials be made to the Alzheimers Association.

David McDowell, 75, of Dry Prong, passed from this life on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Hardtner Medical Center in Urania. He was born March 2, 1943 in Jena to the union of his parents, Ivy and Gladys Ganey McDowell. David was self-employed in equipment sales in the oil field industry. Services were held at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 5, in the chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena with Rev. Steve Jones officiating. Interment followed in the Chalk Hill Cemetery in the Little Creek Community under direction of Hixson Brothers, Inc. of Jena. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lee McDowell, and Jack McDowell; son, Darren McDowell; and grandson Bradley Keith Phillips, Jr. Those left to cherish in his memory include his son, Bradley McDowell and wife Leslie of Trout; three daughters, LaRae Reeder and husband Darryl, Cristy Phillips and husband Brad, and Marli Hudnall and husband Keith, all of Jena; grandchildren, Brady Phillips and wife Brooke, Dakota Phillips and wife Kaitlyn, Drew Phillips, Matthew McDowell and wife Makensie, Mallorie McDowell, Naomi Kirkham and husband Vince, Jase Reeder, and Graci Reeder; great-grandchildren, Brantley McDowell, Tucker McDowell, and Isaac Phillips; and brother, Sherman McDowell. Pallbearers were Matthew McDowell, Dakota Phillips, Ty Tullos, Brady Phillips, Drew Phillips, and Jase Reeder. Honorary pallbearers were Brantley McDowell, Tucker McDowell and Isaac Phillips.

Ella Ruth Dotson, 78, of Jena, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at the Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria. She was born June 15, 1940 in Holly Ridge to the union of Clyde Jefferson Farmer, Sr. and Rita Bertha Aaron Farmer. Services were held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 4, in the chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena with the Revs. Dominick DiCarlo and Dean Gunter officiating. Interment followed in the Jena Cemetery, east of Jena, under direction of Hixson Brothers, Inc. of Jena. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Dotson, Jr.; parents; and brother, Clyde Farmer, Jr. Those left to cherish in her memory include her son, Johnny L. Dotson and wife Kelly of Neenah, WI; daughter, Meredith Thompson and husband Ray of Jena; brothers, James Allen Farmer of Trout, and Alvin Leon Farmer of Tullos; sisters, Alice Bernice Jones of Urania, Dorothy Fay Glidewell of Olla, and Margaret Farmer Coleman of Urania; grandchildren, Michael Dotson, Connor Thompson, Clark Thompson, and Allyssa Dotson. Pallbearers were Connor Thompson, Kolby Murry, Jerry Lynn Glidewell, Clark Thompson, Philip Coleman, James Larry Farmer, Dusty Farmer and George Wilson. Honorary pallbearers were members of her Sunday School class at First Baptist Church in Jena.

Wilma Breithaupt, 90, of Jena, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at the LaSalle Nursing Home of Jena.
She was born August 12, 1928 in Archie to the union of parents, Elijah Sparks Robertson and Janie Collins Robertson.
Mrs. Breithaupt was a founding charter member of the Whitehall United Pentecostal Church.
Services were held at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 12, at Whitehall United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Joey Paul officiating.
Interment followed in the Tidwell Landing Cemetery at Sharptown under direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Breithaupt; parents; brothers, Robert Robertson, John Robertson, Ben Robertson, Rufus Robertson, Bud Robertson, and Issac “Ike” Robertson; sisters, Carrie Thompson, Doll Breithaupt, and Lulu Whitard; and grandchild, Mackie McMillin.
Those left to cherish in her memory include her daughters, Dwylene Breithaupt of Jena, and Maycel Breithaupt Moore of Jonesville; grandchildren, Daniel McMillian, and Evan Ford; great grandchildren, Christopher McMillian, Devin McMillian, Karly Ford, Gauge Ford and Joseph Ford.
Pallbearers were Alex Paul, Dylan Williams, Johns Stephens, Zack Stephens, Trey Robertson, and Kyle Robertson.
Honorary pallbearers were Ted Bradford, B. J. Robertson, Dexter McClure, Jamie Pritchard, Hardy Robertson, Buster Ford and Cort Paul.

Sarah B. Massey, 88, of the Aimoch Community, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the LaSalle General Hospital of Jena following a short illness.
She was born September 18, 1930 at Aimoch to the union of her parents, William Author Poole and Beatrice Harper Poole.
Ms. Sarah was known by everyone for her always sunny disposition and her love for others. She enjoyed her loving family and grandchildren, along with the beauty of her flowers and hummingbirds. She was a Proverbs 31 mother and wife to her family.
Services were held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 11, at Aimoch Baptist Church with the Revs. Terry Doughty and Bobby MaGurie officiating.
Interment followed in the Aimoch Baptist Cemetery under direction of Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home of Jena.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo H. Massey; her parents; one son, William Harold Massey; two brothers, W.O. Poole and Harris Poole; and five sisters, Lucille Taylor, Daisy Cruse, Marie Andrews, Nina Williams, and Elma Williams.
Those left to mourn her loss and cherish her memory are two daughters, Debra Massey, of Jena, and Janice Smith and husband Larry of Larto; one brother, James SaVille Poole of Aimoch; grandchildren, Melanie Roark, Miranda Manning and husband Brandon, Melissa Andrews and husband Taylor, and Derek Beatty; great grandchildren, Logan Crooks, Landon Ratcliff, and Sarah Grace Andrews, affectionately named after Ms. Sarah.
Pallbearers were Lanny Poole, Logan Crooks, Brandon Poole, Brandon Manning, Taylor Andrews, Landon Ratcliff, and Derek Beatty.
Honorary pallbearers were Merideth Poole, James C. Poole, Charlie Roark, Mike Estis, and Karl Poole.

Roy Arthur Mercer, 76, of Joyce, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at his home.
He was born April 8, 1942 in Winnfield to the union of his parents, Earlie Mercer and Clara Lucas Mercer.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 12, at Cross Roads Cemetery of Joyce with Rev. Norris Curry officiating.
Interment followed under direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Julius Mercer.
Those left to cherish in his memory include his wife of fifty-one years, Linda Dunn Mercer of Joyce; son, Craig Mercer and wife Shannon of Winnfield; grandchildren, Brandon and Dale and wife Anna; and great grandchildren, Daniel, Eli, and Aubrey.

Ruby Taylor Streetman, 90, of Jena, passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at her home, surrounded by family.
She was born July 29, 1928 in Glenmora, to the union of Benjamin and Lessie Rambo Taylor.
Mrs. Streetman was a housewife and mother who enjoyed gardening and sewing.
Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Gallagher Funeral Home in Ball with Rev. Lyndon Marcotte officiating.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Streetman; her parents; one daughter, Alicia Streetman; two sons, Johnny Wayne Streetman and Bobby L. Streetman; sisters, Alicia Mitchum, Juanita Macek, Hattie Hamm and Marjorie Duncan; and one brother, William Taylor.
She is survived by her daughters, Judy Dyer of Jena, Donna Grimm and husband John Sid, of Jena, Shirlene Streetman of Tallahassee, FL and Sabrina Harrington of Jena; one son, Curtis Streetman and wife Marie of Pineville; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were John Sid Grimm, Wyatt Smith, Kevin Long, Dustin Streetman, Gabe Rushing and Leon Allen.

David E. Johnson, 78, of Maurice, passed from this life on Saturday, October 20, 2018. He was born August 17, 1940 in Jennings to the union of his parents, D.D. and Vera Johnson. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a former local math teacher. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23, at Heard Cemetery owith Rev. Brandon Poole and Rev. Rod Jackson officiating. Interment followed under direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena. He was preceded in death by his parents. Those left to cherish in his memory include two sons, David Chris Johnson and wife Tina of Natchitoches and John Johnson and wife Alida of Youngsville and grandchildren Lisa, Sarah, Matthew, Daniel and Caleb.

Elizabeth “Libby” Jarvis Lockey, 52, of Pineville, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018 in Alexandria. Libby was born on February 20th, 1966. She graduated from Bolton High School in 1984 and continued on later in life to receive a Bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University of Alexandria with a degree in nursing. She was a registered nurse for 16 years, and she was admired by all of her patients and coworkers. She was employed at Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital. Libby was a beautiful, selfless woman. She had a contagious laugh and lit up every room with her smile. Libby was always the life of the party and spent her extra time making everybody laugh. She enjoyed being with her daughters, having fun with her friends, spending time in New Orleans and was at peace sitting on the beach listening to the waves. She took pride in her job and was known by many as the best nurse around. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and had an immense faith in her heavenly Father. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 20, at Calvary Baptist Church in Alexandria with Dr. Cliff Stewart officiating. Her ashes will be buried in Newton, West Virginia, next to her granny, Velva Jarvis and her pawpaw, Gilbert Jarvis. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Louella Baden Gatlin and Wiley Gatlin, and paternal grandparents, Velva Hazel Jarvis and Gilbert H. Jarvis. She is survived by her husband, Kevin Wayne Lockey; her children, Ashlyn Elizabeth Overholt and Lacey Elise Lockey; her parents, Martha Ann Jarvis and Harold Crawford Jarvis; brothers, Harold Jarvis and Brad Jarvis and wife April; aunt and uncle, Mary and Don Mc- Gaugh; uncles, Paul Jarvis and Walter Gatlin; her husband’s parents, Sherlene Nunnally, and Billy Lockey and wife Nancy Lockey; sister-inlaw, Tanya Bento and husband Nick; nephews, Matthew, Nicholas, Colton and Caleb; several cousins and grand-dog Rosie.

Christina Irene Phelps, 50, of Jonesville, passed from this life on Sunday, October 14, 2018, at the Jena Nursing and Rehab Center in Jena. She was born June 24, 1968 in Alexandria to the union of Elvin Ray and Betty Irene Phelps. Christina was a member of Standard Baptist Church. She was beautiful inside and out and loved helping other people. She loved her family, her grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Services were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Standard Baptist Church near Olla with Rev. Shad Tibbs officiating. Interment followed in the Belah Cemetery in the Belah Community near Jena under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla. She was preceded in death by her father, Elvin Ray Phelps. Survivors include her husband, John Stapleton; her daughter, Candice Phelps and her fiancé Bruce Weirich; mother, Betty Irene Phelps; sisters, Charlotte Lee and husband Donald Lee, Cindy Phelps, and Charmin Dodson and husband Danny Joe Dodson; grandchildren, Jayda Phelps and Keenan Weirich; along with numerous nieces and nephews. The family asks that memorial donations be made to the funeral home to assist with the funeral expenses.

Archie Baum, 85, of Olla, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at the Citizens Medical Center of Columbia. He was born March 6, 1933 in Olla to the union of his parents, Tom and Rose Baum. Archie was an Army veteran and loved to tell stories. His favorite story to tell was the one about how he met the love of his life, Jean. A private family service is being planned. He was preceded in death by his parents and his eight brothers, Calvin Baum, Huey Baum, Houston Baum, George “G.A.” Baum, R. B. Baum, James Baum, Carl Baum and Duey Baum. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of almost 65 years, Irma Jean Baum; and a host of nieces and nephews. Nephews served as pallbearers.

Donnie C. Stewart, 65, passed from this life on Monday, October 22, 2018, at the LaSalle General Hospital of Jena. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 24, at Catahoula Cemetery of Enterprise with Rev. Stacy Pittman officiating. Interment followed under direction of Magnolia Funeral Home of Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Field Stewart and Ethel Lucille Foster Stewart; brother, Herman Stewart; nephews, Tommy Adams and Jimbo Stewart; and niece, Carrie Stewart. Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Jared Stewart and wife Hannah; two grandchildren, Kaleb and Ashlyn; brothers, James Stewart and wife Sherry, Buck Stewart and wife Donna, George Stewart and wife Sherry and Richard Stewart and wife Bonnie; sisters, Joyce Bratton and Norma Adams and husband Pete; and a host of nieces and nephews.