Clarence Hansford “Dutch” Kuhn, Jr., 73, passed from this life on Friday, September 6, 2019, at Hardtner Medical Center in Urania.

Dutch was` born Sunday, June 2, 1946.

Graveside services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, September 9, at Pritchard Family Cemetery near Jena, with Rev. Terry Doughty officiating

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

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Hansford Kuhn, Sr. and Mary Grace Pritchard Kuhn; brother, Alden Eugene Kuhn; and niece, Shanna L. Kuhn.

Those left to cherish his memory include his sister, Jo Ann Wheat and husband Melton of Whitehall; nieces, Sharlott Faulkner and husband Richard of Belah, Sue Morris and husband Jackie of Whitehall, and Mary Beth McCartney and husband Tim of Whitehall; nephews, Melton Eugene Kuhn of Texas, and Vernon E. Kuhn of Jena; and a host of great nieces and great nephews who loved him.

Pallbearers were Jackie Morris, Chase Jenkins, Walker Alexander, Doyle Pritchard, Pap Pritchard, Will Alexander, Brent McGuffee and Tommy Francis.

Honorary pallbearers were Vernon Kuhn, Richard Faulkner, Tim McCartney, Charles Flaherty and Robert Culp.

Clifton “Ben” B. Love, Jr., age 84, of Overland Park, Kansas, and a native child of Olla, passed from this life on Friday, August 30, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, MO.

He was born on August 27, 1935 in Jena, to Clifton B. and Bernice Love of Olla.

Ben was a graduate of LaSalle High School and graduated from Louisiana Tech with a Masters in Chemistry. On December 21, 1957, he married Margaret Perritt in Minden, LA. He was employed with the Ford Motor Company for over 30 years.

In retirement, he and Margaret moved to Overland Park, KS to be near family and grandchildren. Margaret preceded Ben in death in 2009.

Ben’s family was very important to him. In his active years he was a Troop leader in the Boy Scouts and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and birdwatching. Both he and Margaret enjoyed geology and gemology in their later years.

A graveside service was held Friday, September 6, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Gardens of Memory in Minden, with Rev. Leon Boggs officiating.

Arrangements were under direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden, LA.

He will be sadly missed by his sons, David Love of Scottsdale, AZ, and Clifton Love III and wife Robin of Overland Park, KS; grandchildren, Jessica, Jordan and Mason of Overland Park, KS; brother and wife, Robert and Wanda Love of Olla and many other relatives and friends.

Jeddie “Pete” Perry Morris, 72, of Jonesville, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.

He was born October 30, 1946 in Harrisonburg to the union of his parents, Jeddie and Martha Morris.

Services were held at 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6, at New Life Pentecostal Church of Manifest with Rev. David Poole officiating.

Interment followed in the Heard Cemetery of Manifest under direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Becky Smith Morris; his parents; brother, Johnson Morris; and sisters, Sue Baby Brown and Elaine Aubrey.

Those left to cherish in his memory include his son, Wesley Curby and wife Tonnie of Cheyenne, WY; daughter, Martha Warren and husband Jeremy of Las Vegas, NV; brothers, Frankie Morris and wife Debbie of Manifest, and J.D. Morris and wife Betty of Ruston; sisters, Betty Ewing of Manifest, Rosalea Brown and husband Earl of Jonesville, Faye Masters of Jena, and Martha Lofton of Olla; five grandchildren; one great grandchild, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Mike Ewing, Frankie Morris, Steven Masters, Lamar Brown, Jeff Brown, and Drew Ewing.

Harvey Belgard, 84, of Deville, passed away peacefully from this life on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at his home surrounded by family and friends.

Harvey served the Louisiana Conference of the Free Methodist Church as pastor of several churches in central Louisiana. He was a member of New Hope Free Methodist Church, where through the years he served as song leader, adult Sunday School teacher, and interim pastor.

He was a carpenter by trade and he retired as a carpenter contractor in the housing industry. People who knew him in life, those who worked with him and for him, testify to Harvey’s honesty, integrity, and sense of fairness. His sense of humor carried him through the difficult and trying times of life.

As a songwriter his output was prolific: he wrote more than 200 songs in the country and gospel genres. His writing showed such promise that in the late 1950s he was offered a songwriting job in Nashville. After deep consideration of his priorities and responsibilities, he concluded that raising his family in the quiet, simple, laid back setting of Deville was more valuable than whatever fame and fortune Nashville might bring.

Harvey’s final song, “Homeward Bound,” reminds us that while death is certain we do have the hope of Glory:

“This ole body that I’m use to, would have been glorified; I won’t need no wings of angels, I’m just gonna glide way above that big ole Moon, where man has never gone and everybody’s shouting ohh we’re going home.”

He loved the company of family, friends, and musicians, and established a music park near his home that served as a venue for the monthly “Jamboree in the Pines” show.

Harvey casts a big shadow over the many living generations of his family. He will be missed.

Services celebrating his life were held at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 13, at New Hope Free Methodist Church of Deville with Rev. Charles “Beau” Edwards, officiating, assisted by Eddie Parker and Rev. Emitte Belgard.

Interment followed in the Big Island Memorial Gardens of Deville under direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Alexandria.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Billie Jean Belgard; parents, Harry Gold and Agnes Dodge Belgard; sister, Goldie Jean Paul; and grandchildren, Savanah Belgard, and Robert Fisher.

Those left to cherish his memory include his sons, Thomas Wayne Belgard (Christy), Jason Belgard (Dana), and Avery Belgard (Sophia); daughters, Tammy Belgard (Randy), and Cecelia Belgard Edwards (Charles Beau); brothers, Herbert Belgard (Ruth), and Emitte Belgard (Beverly); sisters, Faye Nolan, and Helen Kirk (Robert “Bob”); 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren, and numerous other family and friends.

Pallbearers were Thomas Wayne Belgard, Jason Belgard, Avery Belgard, E. W. Beaubouef, Billy Cole, Kevin McKneely, Allen Edwards, and Tommy Dunn.

Sandy Corbitt, 58, of Dodson, passed from this life on Monday, September 9, 2019.

She was born Wednesday, March 15, 1961 in Winnfield.

Sandy was a loving caregiver who loved and tended to her family.

Services were held at 12-noon on Thursday, Sept. 12, at Hurricane Grove Baptist Church of Sikes with Rev. Rafferd Chandler officiating.

Interment followed in the church cemetery under direction of Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home of Jena.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Geneva Wise; father, Buster “J.B.” Wise; brother, Gary Wise; and sisters, Jonette Smiley and Shelia Moffett.  

Those left to cherish her memory include her eighteen surviving family members: daughters, Rachael  Bartley of Jonesboro, and Michelle  Cutrera (Justin); son, Adam Corbitt; Sisters,  Donna Hammons (Mark) and Betty Taylor; brothers, Jackie Wise (Carolyn), Terry Wise (Brenda), Donnie Wise (Jean), Rickey Wise (Wanda) and Randy Wise (Shelia); spouse, Danny Slayter; grandchildren, Ragan Bartley, Kaylie Bartley, Natalia Bartley, Gracelyn Cutrera, Raeden Cutrera, Riley Corbitt, and Hayden Corbitt,

Pallbearers were Mark Hammons, Cody  Hinton, Terry Barton, Cody Hammons, Mark Smiley, and Quinn Hemphill.

Dorothy Lea Harrison Gardner, 72, of Jena, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.

She was born December 28, 1946 to the late General B. Harrison and Jeanette Williams Harrison.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Evergreen Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dave Woods. She continued her Christian journey at L&A Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Jimmy R. Young.

During her service at L&A, Dot served as youth director, culinary committee until her failing health.

Dot was a 1964 graduate of Good Pine High School and later served on the Good Pine High Alumni Association. She worked at Uncle Albert’s Fried Chicken until it closed and Walmart for 15 years. Dot and Curt owned and operated the Disco Queen, and partnered in ownership in the RamShack Beauty Salon.

She was married to her loving husband, Rev. Curtis R. Gardner for 54 years and to this union, God blessed them with three children.

Home going services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, at L&A Baptist Church in Good Pine with Rev. Jimmy R. Young officiating.

Interment followed in the Webster Cemetery of Good Pine under direction of Gayden Funeral Home of Jena.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, sister Hazel Epps, brother Joseph Harrison, brother and cousin Allen Williams, and grandson Nathan D. Gardner.

Her memories will be cherished forever by her loving husband, Rev. Curtis Gardner; three children, Patricia G. (Russell) Brown, Anlynne (Jose) Gardner-Magallanes, and Raymond (Kenya) Gardner, all of Jena; four God-children, LaCora Shaunte’ (Antonius) Miller of Kyle, TX, Allisha Henry of Houston, TX, Jennifer Starks-Belcher (Ladd) of Pine Bluff, AR, and Crystal D. Smith (Chris) of Buford, AL; 16 grandchildren, Jeanette Davis, Russell W. Brown, III, Russell Tatum, Sherita Starks, De’Antrel Todd, Dantrel Todd, Shantell Starks, LaTara Hart, Derick Hart, Brianna Hart, Brionna Hart, Manuel Scott Magallanes, Isaiah Gardner, Aliyah Gardner, and Kameron Gardner; 18 great grandchildren; two sisters-inlaw, Ernestine Tolliver (Charlie) of Flint, MI, and Mary T. Gardner of Alamogordo, NM; three brothers-in-law, Ronald Gardner (ShaNeka), Melvin Gardner and Terry Gardner; two special brothers, Ray Bowens (Bertha) and Clyde Bowens (Shirley); three special friends, Annie B. Hamilton, Betty Addison and Anner M. Henry; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family.

Pallbearers were Clyde Bowens, Johnny Addison, Fredrick Bowens, Marcus Todd, Herbert Richardson, Jaquandis Hatcher, Leon Dean, and Logan Carson.

Honorary pallbearers were Rev. Curtis Gardner, Raymond Gardner, Derick Hart, Manuel S. Magallanes, Aaron Dozier, Russell W. Brown, III, Jamie Brown, Jacoby Curry, Russell W. Brown, Russell Tatum, Robert Hart, Ladeddrick Curry, Kameron Gardner, Lemetrius Curry, Jose M. Magallanes, Dylon D. Davis, De’Antrel Todd, Isaiah Gardner, Rafeal Dangerfield, Jr., Dantrel Todd, King D. Brown, and all nephews.

“Time for me to go now, I won’t say goodbye. Look for me in rainbows, way up in the sky. In the morning sunrise, when all the world is new, just look for me and love me as you know I loved you. Time for me to leave, but I won’t say goodbye, look for me in rainbows high up in the sky. In the evening sunset, when all the world is through, just look for me and love me and I’ll be close to you. It won’t be forever, the day will come and then, my loving arms will hold you when we meet again.”

In loving memory of the greatest wife, mother, and mi-mi anyone could ever ask for.

William Virgil Garsee, Jr., 78, of Jena, entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 8, 2019, at Tioga Community Care Center in Tioga.

William was a graduate of Mangham High School, and a star football player scoring the only winning point leading his team to their only State Championship in 1956.

He was a retired construction superintendent and a very creative and talented woodworker and craftsman. He was a devoted outdoorsman, loving husband, father and friend to all. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

A memorial visitation was held on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Rush Funeral Home in Pineville.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Virgil Garsee, Sr. and Lula Estelle Ellerbe Garsee; and one son, Robert Daniel Garsee.

Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory include his loving wife of forty-two years, Linda Robertson Garsee of Jena; one son, William Eugene Garsee of Monroe; three daughters, Susan Garsee Shrader and husband, Mike of Alto, Kayce Dane of Tioga and Tamara Sjolander and husband Sam, of Houston, TX; eight grandchildren, Danny Garsee, Ethan Garsee, Courtney Mills, Travis Book, Cassie Garsee, Cameron Pulaski, Blake Cannon and Keagan Pulaski; and four great grandchildren.

The family request that memorial donations be made to the Habitat for Humanity, or a charity of choice.

Angela Jeanette Parker, 53, of Jena, passed from this life on Thursday, September 12, 2019. She was born March 23, 1966 in Jena.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, in the chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena with Rev. Bill Robertson officiating.

Interment followed in the Belah Cemetery in Belah under direction of Hixson Brothers, Inc.of Jena.

She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Clifford Parker.

Those left to cherish in her memory include her mother, Iva Jeanette Windham Parker of Jena; uncle, Harold Windham of Jena; aunts, Sybil Evans of Trout, and Levita Richardson of Jena; and numerous cousins.

Helen Louise Thacker Johnson, 76, of Jena, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, in Jena.

She was born September 10, 1933 at Harrisonburg to the union of her parents, Maggie and Essic Thacker.

Helen was one of thirteen children. Growing up in a large family taught her the importance of family. She loved her children and grandchildren dearly. She loved her Lord and her church family at Tullos Pentecostal Church, where she attended until her health prevented her from going.

She enjoyed working in her yard and going camping. She loved to play cards, work puzzles and draw. She will be greatly missed.

Services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Tullos United Pentecostal Church with the Revs. Elsie Johnson and Jerry Johnson officiating.

Interment followed in Harris Chapel Cemetery near Olla under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla/Columbia.

Helen is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Lamar Johnson; son-in-law, Ronnie Shelton; and her twelve brothers and sisters.

Those left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband, Alton Johnson of Jena; daughters, Theresa Shelton of Pollock, Pamela Johnson of Jena, Robbin Johnson of Urania, Kathy Johnson of Urania and Debbie Johnson of Olla; nine grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Chris Heinley, A. C. Carter, Will Gable, Todd Prince, Shawn Soileau and Austin Shelton, with Josh Shelton serving as an honorary pallbearer.

The family requests memorial donations be made to Riser Funeral Home, P.O. Box 57, Columbia, LA 71418, to help with funeral expenses.

Joe Norman Leavins, 76, of Olla, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 28, 2019.

He was born March 4, 1943 in Urania to the union of his parents, Joe and Marie Leavins.

Joe worked in the oilfield for 35 years until he became disabled. He worked at Summerville-Rosefield Fire Department for eight years and dearly loved it. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. His family was his life and what he lived for.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 30, at Aimoch Baptist Church in the Aimoch Community with the Revs. Bobby McGuire and Daryl Floyd officiating.

Interment followed in the Antioch Free Methodist Church under direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ray Leavins; sister, Ann Peredez; son, Kevin Leavins; and granddaughters, Hillary Crouch and Cynthia Williams.

Those left to cherish in his memory include his loving wife of 57 years, Joyce Smith Leavins of Olla; sons, Craig Leavins and Chris Leavins; daughters, Stephanie Smith and Haley Leavins; grandchildren, Heather Stevens and husband Casey, Dustin Leavins and wife Sabrina, Jesse Leavins and Brittany Forbis, Hannah Kelley, Joseph Williams, Tory Leavins, Logan Leavins, Kylie Ingram, and Jacob Ingram; great grandchildren, Caden Leavins, Rylee Jo Rhame, Harley Stevens, Tristen Robinson, Ashlynn Lilly, Braylon Leavins, Laura Leavins, Jasper Leavins, Easton Leavins, Levi Leavins, Carmen Leavins, Dalton Leavins, and Liam Kelley; sisters, Mickey Langley and Shelia Nugent; brother, James Leavins and wife Avis; and numerous nieces and nephews, including great.

Pallbearers were Jimmy Chapman, Howard Chapman, Billy Langley, Dustin Leavins, Jesse Leavins, and Tory Leavins.

Honorary pallbearers were Gary Nugent, Gerald Chapman, Lawrence Chapmen, and Wayne Chapman.

Harold Ivey “Red” Carter, Sr, 76 of Jena, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at his home surrounded by friends and family.

He was born October 2, 1942 in Woodville, Mississippi, to the union of his parents, Jasper and Jewel Carter.

Red was the owner and operator of Jena Electric Company for 44 years. He was a devoted Christian and member of Searcy Baptist Church in Trout. He was a devoted outdoorsman, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Kalub Holley; and one great-grandson, Gavin.

Services were held at Searcy Baptist Church Friday, September 20, 2019, at 10 AM and interment followed at Woodland Cemetery in Jena under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 57 years, Margaret Carter of Jena; two sons, Harold Carter, Jr. and wife Frances of Jena, Samuel D. Carter of Jonesville; one daughter, Jewel Marie Holley and husband Ronnie of Jena; one brother, Jimmy Carter and wife Jessie of Tanneyville, Missouri; grandchildren, Ashley Carmier (Jordan), Shawn Carter (Sheena), Clay Holley (Carly), Chelsea Carter, Kain Hernandez, Christopher Carter, Christin Ann Carter; great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Addison, Terralyn, Brently, Danielle, Demmi, Robert, Willow; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Ronnie Holley, Clay Holley, Jacob Fontenot, Lewis Martin Paul, Benny Hailey, John Campbell, and Larry Hardwick.

Honorary pallbearers were the brothers of Carrietta Lodge #312, Michael Dempsey #327, and Billy Floyd.

Rufus Kenneth Cruse, 87, of Jena, passed away from this life on Thursday, September 19, 2019 following a brief illness.

He was born July 16, 1932 in Olla to the union of Rufus Lloyd Cruse and Beulah Mae Ainsworth Cruse.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 21, 2019, in the chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Jena with the Revs. Gary Norris and Johnnie Phillips officiating.

Burial followed in the Woodland Cemetery in Jena under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Melina Ann Cruse; brother, Cliffie Cleon Cruse; and sister, Evelene Cruse Cannaday.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Margie Douglas Cruse of Jena; son, Kenneth Scott Cruse of Urania; daughter, Lori Cruse Bell of Pineville; sister, Vera Cruse Poole of Rosefield; grandchildren, Tyler Scott Cruse, Mallori Bell Williams and husband Cody, and Irvin Peyton Bell; and great-granddaughter, Emmalyn Grace Williams.

Pallbearers were Lanny Poole, Mike Bradford, Peyton Bell, Trey Borland, John Smith, and L.G. Cruse.

Honorary pallbearers were the members of the East Jena Baptist Church’s Men’s Sunday School Class, Randy Douglas, Max Andrews, and Danny Boyd.

Donald Joseph Lirette, Sr, 87, a native of Bourg and resident Jena, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019, surrounded by loved ones.

Donald was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend that will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by all who were blessed to know him.

He proudly served as a U.S. Marine in the Korean War. He was a retired employee of Chevron-Texaco after many years. He also enjoyed camping, gardening, woodworking, and making people smile. However, his greatest love was his family.

Services were held on Monday, September 23, 2019 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, Louisiana, under direction of Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Judith Aucoin Lirette; parents, Clyde Lirette and Elizabeth Ellender Lirette; son, Donald Lirette, Jr; brothers, Elmer Lirette, and Curtis Lirette; sisters, Gloria Henry, and Barbara Price; mother-in-law, Louella Aucoin; brother-in-laws, Barry Aucoin and Jerry Aucoin.

Donald is survived by his wife of nine years, Barbara Guidry Fontenot Lirette; children, Vera Lirette, Ralph Lirette, Sr, and Eric Lirette and wife Nicole; step-children, Karen Leonard and husband Dennis, Belinda Kimbro and husband Gary, Timothy Fontenot, Alton Fontenot, and Melissa Harwell and husband Aaron; sister, Earnestine Pitre; eight grandchildren; 11 step grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family members.

Chauvin Funeral Home was honored to serve the family of Donald Joseph Lirette, Sr.

Mona Sue Hamilton McClure, 63, of Trout, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019, at her residence after a yearlong battle with cancer.

She was born January 5, 1956 in Ferriday, LA to the union of Joe Tooley, Sr. and Mary Alyce Hamilton.

Mona was a retired registered nurse who loved spending time with her family and was an avid gardener. She had a green thumb and could cut and root any plant that she set her mind to grow. She also loved to travel and was able to see much of the world while she and her husband Mike lived in Doha, Qatar.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2019, in the chapel of Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home in Jena with Rev. Bill Robertson officiating.

Interment followed in the Hamilton Family Cemetery in Eva, LA, under the direction of Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home of Jena.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Mike McClure of Trout; two children, Amber Banks (Kevin) of Baskin and Jennifer McClure (Danny Campbell) of Trout; four grandchildren, Jacob Banks, Chloe, Calex, and Piper Campbell; siblings Joe Tooley Hamilton, Jr. of Jonesville and Ronnie Hamilton (Sheilah) of Aimwell; and a host of uncles, aunts, brother and sister-n-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Pallbearers were Jeff McClure, Kevin Banks, Jacob Banks, Danny Campbell, Zac Coon and Gary Book.

Tommy Allen Poole, 57, of Columbia, passed from this life on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Citizens Medical Center in Columbia Heights following a lengthy illness.

He was born June 23, 1962 at Olla.

Tommy was a diesel mechanic but could weld and do most anything he set his mind to. He enjoyed fishing, cooking and telling a good story. He was a huge football fan. He loved to cheer-on his favorite teams -  the LSU Tigers and New Orleans Saints.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, west of Columbia, with Rev. Jack McKeithen officiating.

Interment followed under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Poole; and his mother, Sherlene Rodgers Herrington.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Casey Poole (Jessie); daughter, Megan Poole; brothers: Charles Poole (Debbie), Gary Poole, Steve Briscoe (Reba) and Paul Briscoe (Dee); sisters: Dianne Childress (Tony) and Janey Poole Trahan; step-mother, Mary Poole; aunt, Ellie Huddleston; uncle, Drexell Rodgers (Pat) and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and friends served as pallbearers.

Quintin “Hopper” T. Rogers, 91, of Urania, passed from this life on Friday, September 20, 2019, at his home.

He was born November 10, 1927 in Urania,

Hopper served five years in the Air Force and loved to hunt, fish and garden. He was a good man who worked hard for his family who he loved so much.

Services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Pine Hill Baptist Church of Olla with Rev. E. R. Johnson officiating.

Interment will follow with full military honors, under direction of Magnolia Funeral Home of Alexandria.

He was preceded in death by his son, Kevin Ray Rogers.

Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved and caring wife of 58 years, Dianne Rogers; four sons, William Rogers, Dennis Rogers, Christopher Rogers and wife Melissa all of Urania and Teddy Rogers and wife Libby of Olla; one daughter, Cathy Brown and husband Mike of Olla; God blessed him with 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and he loved each and every one of them.

Pallbearers will be John Michael Brown, Quinn Rogers, Kendall Rogers, Dustin Rogers, Blake Rogers and Bradley Rogers.

Honorary pallbearers will be Elizabeth, Hunter, and Miley Brown, Blakelynn and Brady Rogers, Maddox and Bayleigh Rogers, Kelynn and Kaden Foy, Casen and Camden Cockerham, Jada, Kylar, and Rush Rogers, Beaux and Brodie Rogers, Presley and Mackenzie Exline, Ashley Cockerham, Kelsey Rogers and Michelle Exline; and the special A.B Rogers boys.

Louyette Mildred Nobles Smith, 84, of Jena, passed from this life on Friday, September 20, 2019.

She was born December 17, 1934 in Walton County Florida to the union of the late Rev. Curtis James Nobles and Jessie Lee Bodiford Nobles.  

Mrs. Smith was a loving mother and aunt.  She enjoyed spoiling her son and all of her nieces and nephews.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 22, at the chapel of Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home in Jena with the Revs. Daren Smith, David Hutchinson, Larry Chapman and John Nobles officiating.

Interment followed in Woodland Cemetery, east of Jena, under direction of Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home of Jena.  

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, John Monsey Smith; her parents; and her brother, Leon C. Nobles.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Johnny Ray Smith of Jena; sister, Louise Durden of Crestview, FL; brother, Harlon Nobles (Jo) of Jena; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Danny Brown, Jr., Ethan Brown, Johnny Wilkinson, Jacob Davis, Landon Nobles, and Jackson Nobles.

Warren Gene Spruell, 62, of Olla, passed from this life on Sunday, September 22, 2019, at Hardtner Medical Center in Urania after an extended illness.

He was retired from the oil field and construction, and loved to rabbit hunt and running dogs.

Memorial services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Zion Hill Baptist Church, north of Olla, with pastor Rev. Denver McBroom and Rev. Johnny Ruddell officiating.

Interment followed in Zion Hill Church Cemetery under direction of Magnolia Funeral Home of Alexandria.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Milton Spruell, Sr. and Gladys Marie Lee Spruell; and brothers, James (Buddy) Spruell, Jerry Wayne Spruell and Roy Lee Spruell Sr.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Norma Parkerson Spruell; sisters, Henrietta Platzer (Tony Mayo), Jo Lasyone (Gary), and Jenelle Boyett (Denny); sister-in-law, Glenda Spruell; brothers, Clifford Spruell (Judy) and Ricky Spruell (Linda); son, Damon Spruell; daughter, Debbie Spruell; grandchildren, Tyler Spruell and Madison Martin; special nephew, Lil Roy Spruell; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Janice Lucille Richmond, 72, of Jena, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, after an extended battle with cancer.

She was born on December 4, 1946, to the union of Jim and Josie Richmond in Caldwell Parish where she grew up. She lived in Jena, LA for over 10 years in the late 1960’s and 1970’s where she was a charter member of the Jena Jaycees Jaynes and helped form the first ever Jena Dixie Youth Tee-Ball League.

During her life she held many jobs, including apartment manager, loan officer, and special needs home health representative, until her health forced her to retire.

Her passions included birds, flowers, and the love of her life, her children and grandchildren. She was a Christian who prayed every day and night for her family, calling out her children and grandchildren by name.

She had a big heart with a love for everyone she met and would talk about her children and grandchildren with everyone - even people she met for the first time. Her love for others was also displayed even in death as she wanted to do something to help cure cancer so others would not have to suffer from the disease.

So, at her request, her body was donated to the LSU Medical Center so research could be done to help prevent and save others from having to suffer from cancer.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Jimmy Richmond, and her granddaughters Lauren Franklin and Kassie Franklin.

Left to cherish her memories are her children, Penny Franklin Justus of Bastrop, Glen Franklin, Craig Franklin and wife Kim, and Scott Franklin, all of Jena; her sisters, Sharon Curtis and husband Glynn of Grayson, Gloria Parker and husband Cecil from Picayune, MS, and Kay Stinnett and husband Walter from Terrell, TX, one brother, James Richmond and wife Barbara from Sapulpa, OK; and sister-n-law Rhonda Richmond of Columbia.

Her remaining legacy also includes her grandchildren, Matthew Justus, Kerie Morgan, Leah Floyd, Paige Franklin, Claudia Franklin, Reagan Watkins, Tyler Franklin, Tanner Franklin, Trace Franklin, Tripp Franklin, Ryan Franklin, Jenna Franklin, and Rachel Franklin, along with 10 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service is set for 3 p.m., Sunday, October 6, 2019, at Fellowship Baptist Church located west of Columbia, LA, with Revs. Joey Kennedy and Craig Franklin officiating.

Norma Lee Hopkins Guthrie, 90, of Liberty, Mississippi, and formerly of Jena, passed from this life on Friday, September 27, 2019, at Liberty Community Living Center in Liberty, with her loving family at her side.

She was born November 13, 1928, to the union of James Owen and Naomi Hopkins.

Ms. Norma served as a CNA in her working career at Hardtner Medical Center in Urania. She was very much loved by her family, especially her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She will certainly be missed by all who knew her.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 29, in the chapel of Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home in Jena.

Interment followed in the Chickasaw Cemetery near Olla under direction of Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home of Jena.

She was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Dollie Dimple Hopkins; one brother, James Lowell Hopkins; and one step-brother, Tony Lynn Hopkins.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, James “Butch” Guthrie and wife Chris; two granddaughters, Heather Payne and husband Josh, and Kelsie Guthrie; two grandsons, Joshua Guthrie and wife Sarah, and Army Private First Class David Guthrie and wife Amy; and six great-grandchildren.