Dena Lanell “Nell” Miller Crawford, 87, of Columbia, passed from this life on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the Haven Nursing Center in Columbia Heights.

She was born July 20, 1932 in Baskin to the union of her parents, Willie Leon Miller and Ina Garner Miller.

Nell, as she was known by family and friends,  loved to work in her flower garden. Her green thumb was evident in the colorful display of beautiful flowers in her yard. She was a wonderful cook and loved cooking for her family and friends.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25, in the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Jeff Robinson officiating.

Interment followed in the Old Catahoula Cemetery at Enterprise under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Floyd Gerald Crawford, Sr.; daughter, Susan Renee Crawford; brother, J. C. Miller and sisters: Lavelle Milby, Willie Ester Ellerman and Faye Carr.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Marilyn McGuffee and husband, Keith; sons, Floyd Gerald Crawford, Jr. and wife Terri and Lloyd Chad Crawford and wife Robin; sister, Janette Durham; grandchildren: Jeremy Dale, Heath Dale, Dustin Crawford and Brandon Book, five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Michael “Mike” George Routon, 59, of Olla, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, from injuries sustained in an accident near Campti.

He was born November 15, 1959 in Urania to the union of his parents, Johnny Leon Routon and Johnnie Knighten Routon.

Mike was a man who enjoyed the outdoors: hunting, fishing, camping and occasionally golfing with friends. He was a devoted family man. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, and where they were was where he wanted to be.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 4, from the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Olla with Rev. Denver McBroom officiating.

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

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Cherry Poole Routon of Olla; son, Michael Drew Routon (Jennifer) of West Monroe; brother, Tommy Routon of Baton Rouge and grandchildren, Samuel Drew Routon and Graci Belle Routon.

Pallbearers were Sammy Elliott, Ricky Stott, Kerry Franklin, Calvin “Bull” Barnhill, Randy Stott and Chris Barnhill.

Honorary pallbearers were Scotty Poole, John McIlwain, Jerry Barton, Billy Tatum, Warren Roshto, Steven McBroom and Clifton “Speedy” Poole.

The family asks that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or at www.stjude.org.

Donna Marie Boyett, 55, of Olla, passed from this life on Monday, October 7, 2019, after a brief illness. She was born September 26, 1964 in Ferriday to the union of her parents, Troy and Emma Morace. Donna was a loving person and enjoyed her family, reading, watching movies and taking her naps. Services were held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 10, at the First Baptist Church in Olla with the Revs. Greg Dunn and Johnnie Phillips officiating. Interment followed in the Olla Cemetery under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla. She was preceded in death by her father, Troy Morace. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Jerry Boyett; mother, Emma Breland; son, Joshua Boyett; daughter, Kristen Graham (Ryan); brother, Troy Morace (Kim); sisters,  Lisa Morace and Melissa Walton (Jimmy). Pallbearers were Jake Boyett, Ryan Graham, Jerry Sartin, Brad Evans, Tyler Walton and Patrick Bell.

Rose Marie Hemphill, 83, of Olla, was received into heaven on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Tulane Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

She was born April 25, 1936.

Rose was the wind beneath the wings of her family. The love and admiration she unconditionally gave her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends were a mighty force in their lives.

Rose lifted everyone up with her smile, pleasant spirit, and sense of humor. Even those that had just met Rose were warmed by her presence and genuine personality. Rose was always ready and willing to help in any way she could for anyone in their time of need.

She graduated from Jena High School, and Delta Business College. She spent her working career at Louisiana Pacific Corporation where she retired. She was a dedicated member of Pine Hill Baptist Church for many years. She will be sorely missed by all, especially her family and many close friends.

Services were held at 1 p.m., Thursday, October 3, at Pine Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Corey Fowler officiating.

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

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard Wayne Ranton; her second husband, Kenneth Hemphill; one son, Michael Todd Ranton; one grandson, Cody Wayne Ranton; one daughter-in-law, Carol Roshto Ranton; and four brothers, James Stevens, Grady Stevens, Harold Stevens, and Joe Paul Stevens.

Those left to cherish her memory include her two sons, Terry Ranton of Olla, and Ricky Ranton and wife Sally of Lafayette; four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Cass Ranton, Zach Ranton, Caleb Ganey, Clint Durham, John Stott, and Shane Lasiter.

Honorary pallbearers were David Lansdale, Paul Tullos, Lynn Duke, and David Earl Jones.

Michael Harris Roberts, 68, of Benton, and a native of LaSalle Parish, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 with his family by his side.

He was born on November 30, 1950 to the late Cecil and Jewel Roberts in Olla.

Michael enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, and the outdoors. Among his other hobbies, building and restoring antique cars was by far his favorite. He loved bringing his restorations to car shows, and his 1963 Jaguar XKE was his prized possession.

He was a graduate of LaSalle High School in Olla.

A celebration of his life was held at 1 p.m., Friday, October 11, at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and sister Patricia Roberts.

Michael is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Judy Roberts of Benton, also a native of LaSalle Parish and graduate of LHS; daughter, Wendy Acker (Steve); son Cory Roberts (Mandy); four grandchildren, Jordan, Raven, Natasha, and Holden; one sister, Brenda Beavers (Thurman); one brother, Russell Dale Roberts (Patti); and a host of other family and friends who all loved him and will miss him dearly.

James Edward Thacker, 37, of Summerville, passed from this life on Saturday, September 28, 2019 following an untimely death.

He was born July 30, 1982.

James was a bright spirited individual with a witty sense of humor about him that made everyone laugh.

James served our country for two years in the Untied States Air Force. He spent his working career in the Petroleum Industry as a driller. He will be dearly missed by both family and friends.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Summerville Baptist Church with the Revs. Jesse Henderson and Glenn Roark officiating.

Interment followed in the Thacker Family Cemetery of Summerville under direction of Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home of Jena.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Juan Everett Thacker, Sr. and Susan Brock Oakes Thacker; one son, Jared Thacker; one daughter, Jayden Cruse; maternal grandmother, Glenda Hunt; two brothers, Juan Thacker, Jr. and wife Crystal, and Josh Thacker and wife Jenna; two nephews Jason Thacker, and Tyler Taylor; and eighteen cousins.

Pallbearers were Brandon Oakes, Jason Thacker, Evan Thacker, T. J. McPherson, Leamon Wilson, and Trevor Thacker.

Honorary pallbearers were Troy Thacker, Freddie Thacker, Thomas Rials, and Mikey Walton.

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Delmar Dewaine “Buddy” Evans, 66, of Manifest, passed from this life on Friday, October 11, 2019 in his residence surrounded by his wife and loving family.

He was born October 15, 1952 in Catahoula Parish to the union of his parents, Joe Delmer and Marion Francis Stewart Evans.

Buddy, as he was affectionately known by all, was a native of the Jonesville area most of his life, and was a farmer by trade. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his past time. He was an individual who tried to find the good in everyone, and will be greatly missed.

Services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, October 14, at Pisgah Baptist Church of Manifest with Rev. Matt Windham officiating.

Interment followed in the Whiddon Family Cemetery of Summerville under direction of Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home of Jena.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Pamela “Pam” Evans of Manifest; two sons, Gabe Evans and wife Sonia of Dunbarton, and Jason Evans and wife Sunni of Jena; four sisters, Francis Myles and husband J.W. and Connie LaBorde and husband George, all of Jena, Renita Blunschi and husband Paul of West Monroe, and Dawn Wiley of Jonesville; grandchildren, Tyler Evans, Drake Evans, Kadence McMillin, and Jaselea Evans; and numerous nieces and nephews, and his mother-in-law, Myra Spears.

Pallbearers were Lee White, Jay White, Darrell McEntyre, Drake Evans, Tyler Evans, Jeff Ewing, Lee Parker, and Chad Stevenson.

Honorary pallbearers were E.M. Smith, J.W. Myles, Paul Blunschi, and George LaBorde.

Lloyd Raymond Eubanks, Jr., 57, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at the Jena Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jena.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 26, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Jena.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service on Saturday.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha Mae Eubanks and Lloyd Raymond Eubanks, Sr.

Survivors include one brother, Wesley Eubanks of Jena; sister-in-law, Veronica Eubanks; sister, Hazel Eubanks Gregory of Lake Charles; nephews, Wesley Eubanks, Jr. and Allen Gregory; niece, Kimberly Gregory; step-kids, Craig Lee, Bruce Lee and Misty Lee; and numerous cousins.

Memorials to help cover funeral expenses may be made to the family in his memory.

Pallbearers will be Wesley Eubanks, and Hazel Gregory Eubanks.

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Woodie Claude Flowers, 75, of Weston, Massachusetts, and a native of Jena, passed from this life on Friday, October 11, 2019, after complications of a brief but acute illness.

He was a beloved teacher and pioneer in hands-on engineering education developed design and robotics competitions at MIT, FIRST, and beyond, while promoting his concept of “gracious professionalism”.

He was born November 18, 1943 in Jena to the union of his parents, Aber Lafayette and Bertie Graham Flowers.

Flowers was a professor of mechanical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His specialty areas were engineering design and product development; he held the Pappalardo Professorship and was a MacVicar Faculty Fellow.

Flowers was named after his grandfathers Woodie and Claude. As a boy, he showed mechanical aptitude like his father, Abe, and he earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

When he was seventeen, he and four friends were driving on Louisiana Highway 127 when they were hit head-on by another vehicle that was traveling at about 100 miles per hour. The collision killed two people in Flowers’ vehicle and one in the other. The event ingrained his self-described “genetic opposition to violence” and his “fierce, vocal loathing of any spectacle that involves crashing pieces of machinery into each other with deliberate force.”

Flowers attended Louisiana Polytechnic Institute, graduating with his B.S. in 1966. He then attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), earning his M.S. (1968), M.E. (1971), and Ph.D. (1973) under the direction of Bob Mann. His thesis, titled “A man-interactive simulator system for above-knee prosthetics studies,” was on a robot-like prosthetic knee inspired by Mann’s Boston Arm.

After receiving his doctorate, Flowers began as an assistant professor at MIT, working with Herb Richardson on the “Introduction to Design and Manufacturing” class. Known by its course number as 2.70 (now 2.007), the class featured a design competition to build robotic mechanisms to accomplish a given challenge.

Flowers took over the class in 1974, changing it into one of the most popular classes at MIT. He changed the challenge every year, always trying to make it more complex and exciting. The competition was televised several years on the PBS show Discover the World of Science. The competition became akin to a sporting event, and was even jokingly referred to as MIT’s true homecoming game. In 1987, Flowers handed the class over to Harry West.

Discover the World of Science changed its name to Scientific American Frontiers in 1990, and Flowers served as its host until 1993 when he was replaced by Alan Alda. In 1990, Flowers began working with Dean Kamen on FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a project to inspire a culture that celebrates science and technology.

Taking elements from 2.70, they created the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) in 1992. Flowers introduced the phrase “gracious professionalism” to FIRST, an idea which has since pervaded FIRST literature and culture. Flowers served every year as National Advisor to FIRST. He was active at FIRST events, working as an MC and treated along with Kamen “like heroes”.

At the 2017 VEX Robotics World Championship, Woodie Flowers was inducted into the STEM Hall of Fame. Flowers was a “Distinguished Partner” at Olin College, a member of the National Academy of Engineering, and a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. In 2007, he received a degree honoris causa from Chilean university Universidad Nacional Andrés Bello.

In 1996, the FIRST Robotics Competition created the Woodie Flowers award, which was awarded to Flowers that year. In years since, the award has served as a way for FRC teams to recognize distinguished adult mentors. At each FRC regional competition a Woodie Flowers Finalist Award (W.F.F.A) is presented to one nominee, qualifying them for the Championship Woodie Flowers Award (WFA) presented at the FIRST Championship.

Flowers was inducted into the Jena High School Alumni Association’s 2011 Hall of Fame during the association’s annual banquet that year. He was also the guest speaker for the banquet.

No services are being planned for Flowers, but those interested can make memorial donations to FIRST, c/o Director Dia Stolnitz, 200 Bedford St., Manchester, NH 02101.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Weas Flowers of Weston, MA; sister, Kay Wells of St. Augustine, FL; nephew, David Morrison of Arlington, VA; niece, Catherine Calabria of St. Augustine, FL; as well as generations of grateful and adoring students.

Glenda Faye King Griffin, age 74, of Monroe, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019, at her residence.

She was born in LaSalle Parish on January 14, 1945 to H.H. and Lessie Cotton King.

Though she had moved to Monroe, she remained a member of Big Creek Baptist Church in Jordan Hill, where she loved her church family. She and her late husband, Charlie Griffin, lived in Winn Parish for the entirety of their marriage where they operated several businesses. She enjoyed reading, sewing and spoiling her dog, Stormi.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, at Big Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Gene Chelette and Donnie Wise officiating.

Private graveside services followed in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister and brother-in-law, Mary and J.W. Arnold; and her husband, Charlie Griffin.

She was the proud mother of two children who survive her, Pedro Griffin (Christina) and Sissy Cook (Rhodney); grandchildren, Kyle Griffin, Kaitlyn Purvis (Justin), Kaleb Griffin and Karlee Griffin; and the most recent additions to her family, her great-grandchildren, Tinsley and Rylan Purvis. She also leaves behind a sister, Merlene Harris (Ikey) and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Pallbearers were Bubba Gates, Brandon Gates, Wesley Gates, Durane Johnson, Mark Johns and Charles Tant.

Evelyn “Gail” Ingram, 63, of Jena, passed from this life on Sunday, October 13, 2019.

She was born April 29, 1956 in Franklin, LA.

Gail loved her grandchildren and she loved fishing.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, at Whitehall United Pentecostal Church in Whitehall with Rev. Darryl Morse, Matt Ingram and Tyler Pritchard officiating.

Interment followed in the Pine Grove Cemetery of Rhinehart under direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena.

She was preceded in death by her ex-husband and friend, Jimmy Ingram, Sr; and her father, Rev. Gove Walker.

Those left to cherish in her memory include her friend, Caitie Bailey of Jena; mother, Velda Walker Thornton of Robert; son, Jimmy Ingram, Jr. and wife Lorie of Jonesville; daughters, Susan Ingram Gordon and husband Ken of Woodworth, and Amanda Ingram Williamson and husband Scott of Baskin; sisters, Lynette Reeves of Jonesville, and Denise Morse of Robert; 13 grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; and her puppies.

Pallbearers were Matt Ingram, Liam Gordon, Jamie Fulgham, Kieran Gordon, Jimmy Ingram, and Caitie Bailey.

Honorary pallbearers were Scott Williamson, Cade Ingram, and Ken Gordon.

Annie Lee Scroggs, 91, of Jena, passed from this life on Monday, October 14, 2019.

She was born November 5, 1927 in Jigger to the union of her parents, Lee White and Viola Johnson White.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 17, in the chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena with Rev. Robert Doughty officiating.

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

She was preceded in death by her husband, Buster Scroggs, Sr.; her parents; son, Buster Scroggs, Jr.; brother, Marion White; sisters, Tyra Cater, Marie Jackson, Margie Lea, and Maude Wyles.

Those left to cherish in her memory include her daughters, Helen Ericksen and husband Rick of Jena, and Patsy Manning and husband Jimmy of Jena; daughter-in-law, Cara Scroggs; grandchildren, Erika Clancy, Heidi Whittington, Jeffrey Manning, Ashley Scroggs, Eric Scroggs, Elizabeth Leonowitz, Brian Ericksen; and nine great grandchildren, and her beloved puppy, Queenie.

Pallbearers were Skip Jackson, Johnny Smith, George Clancy, Ben Gaines, Drew Clancy, and Ryan Clancy.

Thomas Lewis Green, Sr., 77, of Georgetown, entered into eternity on Friday, October 25, 2019, at home with family members by his side.

He was born March 8, 1942 in Rochelle to the union of Thomas E. and Pearl LaCaze Green.

Thomas attended Georgetown High School where he played both basketball and baseball. After being a truck driver for years, he went to work for Water Resources of Houston. In 1978, he started Tommy’s Backhoe Service with a single one-ton truck, a trailer and a backhoe. Thomas ran this successful business for nearly 35 years until he retired.

Not only was he a well-respected businessman, Thomas was known for donating money and time to numerous causes, with Georgetown High School being a favorite. He became a member of Georgetown Baptist Church in 2004 and was a past master of Georgetown Lodge No. 298. He was a loving father, brother, grandfather and friend.

Services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Georgetown Baptist Church with the Revs. Carl Griffith and Billy Prince officiating.

Interment will follow in the Georgetown Cemetery under direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lyndal Brandon Green; and sisters, Beatrice Faye Lee and Dollie Ruth Barnhill.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Shirley Floyd Green of Georgetown; two sons, Thomas L. Green, Jr. of Pineville, and Daniel M. Green and wife Kathy, of Anacoco; stepdaughters, Lisa Metcalf of Durango, CO, Tammy Grantham-Orr of Haughton and Kimberly Ganey and husband Mike of Tyler, TX; stepson, Michael Grantham of Bossier City; brothers, John Scott and wife Sylvia of Georgetown, Daniel Scott and wife Judy, of Alexandria, and David Scott and Brian Scott, both of Tullos; sisters, Helen Lee and husband Robert, of Packton, Jeanette Finch and husband Steve, of Logansport, Debbie Guerrero and husband Art, of Colombia, and Teresa Lester and husband Albert, of Shreveport; ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Pallbearers will be Mike Ganey, Aaron Green, Bobby Green, Joe Lewis, Trenton Maxwell and Tommy Prince.

Honorary pallbearers are Walter Allbritton, James Farris, Billy Glenn Floyd, Scotty Floyd, Claire Ganey, Jordanna Green, W. C. Hollaway, Tommy Hollis, Henry Maxwell, Terry Maxwell, The Rev. Warren Maxwell, Andrew Tant, Don Tant, Gary Wilson and Kevin Windham.

held at the Urania Cemetery at 2 p.m., November 3, with Brother Corey Fowler officiating.

All family and friends are invited to attend.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Anna Loe and J. D. Lee, Sr.; his beloved Cynthia Mitchell; and his brother-in-law, Joe L. Johnson, Sr.

He is survived by two sisters, Mary Sue Womack and husband Jack of Olla, and Earline Johnson of Urania; nieces and nephews, Sheri Connell, Suzzone Williams, Regina Womack, Joe L. Johnson, Jr., Jackie Sims, and a host of great nieces and nephews.

J. D. Lee, Jr., 73, passed from this life to be at peace with the Lord on September 24, 2019.

He was born March 12, 1946.

J. D. will always be remembered as an avid hunter and fisherman. He worked over 30 years as a welder, both corporately and as an independent contractor.

He was a veteran that served his country well from Dec. 1967 until August 1969, during the Vietnam War. He received the National Defense Service Medal, a Marksman Rifle Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal, with four Bronze Service Stars.

J. D. loved the Lord and served as a Deacon and Gideon for many years.

A graveside service to honor his life will be

David Osrow Lincecum, 61, of Georgetown, passed from this life on Friday, October 25, 2019, at his home following a brief illness.

He was born May 30, 1958 in Urania to the union of his parents, Dock Osrow Lincecum and Mary Louise Brady Lincecum.

Services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 28, at Beulah Baptist Church near Georgetown with the Revs. Lamar Carpenter and Joe Bruce officiating.

Interment followed in the Lincecum Cemetery of Georgetown under direction of Magnolia Funeral Home of Alexandria.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Nyoka Lincecum Nugent.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 43 years, Laura Snody Lincecum of Georgetown; son, David Lynn Lincecum (Keshia) of Georgetown; daughter, Erica Lincecum Sepulvado (Richard) of Winnfield; grandchildren, Brittney, Destiny, Ethan, Layton, Jaylen, Morgan and Madalyn; great grandchildren, Waylon, Jayden, River and Sunday; sisters, Judy Hodges, Debbie Cobb and Chiquita Caldwell; and numerous nieces, nephews and honorary grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Ethan Lincecum, Layton Sepulvado, Heath Nugent, Maury Joe Jackson, Larry Goodman and Jeff Atwell.

Honorary pallbearers were Jason Nugent, Matt Nugent, Justin Fountain, Tom Smith, Brady Reppond, Richard Sepulvado, Dustin Gorham and John Nugent.

Chris Mayo, 70, of Trout, passed from this life on Thursday, October 24, 2019, from injuries he received in an accident on Friday, Oct. 18th.

He was a member of Carrietta Lodge #312, F&AM, of Trout. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite.

A Methodist, Chris retired from RMS (Land Management) as a wildlife agent. He also served as a deputy for LaSalle Parish Sheriffs Office for eight years.

Services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, from the chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena with the Revs. Zack Wells and Ricky Gresham officiating.

Interment followed in the Graham Family Cemetery of Nebo under direction of Hixson Brothers, Inc. of Jena.

He was preceded in death by his father Thad Mayo; mother, Cora Graham; son, Jeromy Chad Mayo; brother, Jerry Mayo; and sister, Thadean Floyd.

Those left to cherish in his memory include his wife, Connie Smith Mayo; son, Jarrod Clay Mayo of Jumping Gully; daughters, Caycee Roxanne Cannon of Deville, Chasity Mayo Cheramie and husband Vince of Schriever; sister, Sue McAdams of Mississippi; and three grandchildren, Josh, Samuel, and Jack.

Pallbearers were Layne McGuffee, Bubba Achord, David Francis, Dennis Warwick, Glenn Meaux, and Brandon Warwick.

Honorary pallbearers were Josh Mayo, Samuel Cannon, Jack Brown, Reggie Loe, Ronnie Bubba Loe, Tommy Kirl, and Dennis Elliott.

Rev. Leonard Jasper Wilson, 71, of Jena, passed from this life on Monday, October 21, 2019, at his home. He was a family man who loved his wife, son and grandbabies. He was a minister for 30 years. He spent his days working on the water as a boat captain for many years. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24, in the Belah Cemetery in the Belah Community with Rev. Rickey Wilson officiating. Interment followed under direction of Magnolia Funeral Home of Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Wilson; mother, Ulila Wilson; and brothers, Don Wilson and Jimmy Wilson. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Linda Wilson; son, LJ Wilson; three grandchildren, Makenley Wilson, Hunter Wilson and Bentley Wilson, all of Jena; brother, Rickey Wilson and wife Alice of Baton Rouge; and sister-inlaw, Francis Wilson of Jena. Pallbearers were Cory Dotson, Andy Pedneau, Troy Almaguer, Johnny White, Chris Hughart, Harvey Boyett and James White. Honorary pallbearers were Casey Dotson and Ray Dotson.

Rosemary Kiser, 93, of Ridgecrest, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 3, 2019.

She was born July 25, 1926 in Natchez, Mississippi, to the union of her parents, Willie and Cora Thornburg.

Mrs. Kiser was a lifelong resident of Ridgecrest, and a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. Rosemary and her husband enjoyed traveling and camping. She had a strong spirit and strong love for her family. She enjoyed family gatherings, cooking, and card games with her church ladies.

Services were held at 12-noon on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at Ridgecrest Baptist Church with the Revs. Dennis Baker and Denny Braswell officiating.

Interment followed in the Pine Ridge Presbyterian Cemetery in Natchez, MS., under direction of Young’s Funeral Home of Ferriday.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Roy Kiser, Sr; son, Roy Charles Kiser, Jr; grandson, Cam Fairbanks, parents; and three brothers, Norman, Frank and J.C. Thornburg.

She is survived by her daughters, Joy K. Vestal and Jen K. Oxley and husband Jerry, all of Jonesville; grandchildren, Rowdy Sewell and wife Marion of Ruston, Candy Fairbanks of Jonesville, Derek Johnson and wife Kristen of Jena, and Kyle Johnson and wife, Rose of Alexandria, Kala Kiser and Tiffany Mannino;12 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Rowdy Sewell, Derek Johnson, Kyle Johnson, Hunter Key, Clay Fairbanks and Steve Edwards.

Lonnie Sevel Stone, 83, of Irving, Texas, passed from this life on Saturday, August 31, 2019.

He was born March 16, 1936 in Jena to the union of his parents, Rev. Walter W. and Ida Mae Owens Stone.

A graduate of Jena High School, Mr. Stone served his country in the United States Air Force. While stationed in France, he met and later married Catherine Elizabeth deHaer in Luxembourg.

Services were held on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home in Emory, Texas.

Interment followed in Emory City Cemetery under direction of Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Cathy Stone; and two sisters, Tina Harris and Muriel Oglesby.

Survivors include his only son, Dennis Walter William Stone and wife Patricia Sue of Plano, TX; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Willie Eugene “Gene” Thompson, 85, of Jena, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 30, 2019.

He was born October 11, 1935 in Walters to the union of his parents, Grover Cleveland Thompson and Carrie Elizabeth Robertson Thompson.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, at Whitehall United Pentecostal Church in Whitehall with Rev. Joey Paul, Clovis Gibson and Tommy Lowe officiating.

Interment followed in the Pine Grove Cemetery of Rhinehart under direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Joan Gary Thompson; second wife, Frances Neal Thompson; long time companion, Reba Jones; his parents; son, Ronnie Thompson; daughter, Kathy Garsee; and sister, Carole Gibson.

Those left to cherish in his memory include his son, Gary Thompson and wife Kimberly of Carencro; daughter, Laurie Thompson and fiancé Marlon Causey of Jena; brother, Robert Cleveland Thompson of Jena; sister, Jane Keys of New Waverly, TX; brother-in-law, Clovis Gibson of Jena; 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

Pallbearers were Cody Pritchard, Bobby Thompson, Scott Fisher, Danny Enterkin, Bubba Gibson, and Derrick Broussard.

Honorary pallbearers were Dustin Gibson, Alex Paul, Jonathan R. Williams IV, Kale Reese Thompson, Kwyn Jace Thompson, and Charlie Pritchard.