A memorial service celebrating the life of John T. Eason will be held on August 5, 2017 at 10:30AM at Beulah Baptist Church in Mansfield, LA with Reverend Dave Permenter officiating. John was born in Mansfield on August 31, 1943 and died on July 6, 2017 at his home on Toledo Ben Lake in Sabine Parish. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnie and Joyce Johniken Eason of Mansfield. He is survived by his only child, his daughter, Leslie Eason of Converse, LA; his two brothers, Dennis Michael Eason of Mansfield and Larry Eason, now living in China, his aunt,, Ms Lucille Johniken of Logansport, his ex-wife Sherri Rascoe and her husband Buford, who called him his best friend. T.J. loved riding motorcycles and all of his biking friends. He was an active participant in The Patriot Riders and a former member of CMA. He was also an active member of Beulah Baptist Church where he sang in the choir. John truly loved gospel music. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Donations to help with funeral expenses may be made to Leslie Norvell; an account is available at Carter Federal Credit Union.

Services for Patsy Ann Stillwell Kyle, 73, were held 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Rose- Neath’s Funeral Home in Logansport, LA. Burial followed at Bethel Cemetery. The family received friends at Rose-Neath Logansport on Friday, July 21, 2017 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Patsy was born September 25, 1943 in Logansport to W.J. and Ruby Stillwell and passed away July 19, 2017 in Mansfield. Preceding Patsy in death was her husband, Johnny Leo Kyle; parents, W.J. and Ruby Stillwell; two sisters, Betty Jo Whitten and Sybil Whitten. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her two sons, Gus Kyle and wife Ginger of Overton, TX, and Bull Kyle and wife Tonya of Logansport, LA; two daughters, Missie Johnson and husband Steve of Cushing, TX, and Trish Kyle of Logansport, LA; two brothers, Jerry Stillwell and wife Lavahn of Shreveport, LA and Donnie Stillwell and wife Marlene of Logansport, LA; grandchildren, Josh Kyle and wife Brittany of San Augustine, TX, Jeremy Kyle, Taylor Heard and husband Brandon, JessieKyle, P. Roy Kyle and Patrick Kyle all of Logansport, LA, Dylan Johnson and Colby Johnson of Cushing, TX; and great grandchildren, Dakota and Braylon Kyle of San Augustine, TX, Henley Mercer of Logansport, LA and Adalyn Johnson of Cushing, TX. Honoring the life of Patsy as pallbearers were Son Cowdin, Bill Dickson, Matt Anderson, Gene Moody, Chirstian Roberts, Robby Register and George Hayward. Honorary pallbearer was Rodney Arbuckle.

Louis Cowley passed July 22, 2017 at 11:22 PM at Aime Hospice, Shrevepot, La. He is survived by 1 sister Angela Jo, 3 sons, Michael, Shane, Billy Wayne, and 5 daughters, Kimberly, Sherry, Cheryl Lynn, Malinda, Colleen. Louis is remembered and Loved. Rest in Peace Louis.

Ernest Lamar Nix finished his work on earth on August 4, 2017. There was a memorial service to celebrate him and his life on Sunday, August 6, 2017, at 3:30 pm, at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Stanley, Louisiana, burial followed at the Mt. Olivet cemetery. There was a time of visitation and reminiscence at Mt. Olivet beginning at 2:00 pm, prior to the memorial service. Ernest Lamar Nix was known by many names to those who knew and loved him. He was born on October 23, 1926, and was “Son” to James Billington Nix and Mattie Bell Webb Nix. He was “Brother” to James Nix, Iva Nix Waldrip, Reba Nix Hansen, Rita Nix Stotts, and Douglas Nix, all of whom have predeceased him. He was “Son-In-Law”, but truly much more, to Walter and Pearl Golden, who loved him as their own. He was known as “Sailor” to all of those brave men and women with whom he served in the United States Navy during World War II, and after his discharge from the Navy on December 22, 1947, he was known as “Veteran.” Beginning on February 4, 1946, and for over 71 years, he was “Husband” and more often “Honey” to Ruby Golden Nix, whom he most often called “Baby.” He was “Daddy” to LaMerle Nix Baker and Yancie Baker, her husband; to Beth Nix Sandidge, and to Nicky Nix and Donna, his wife. He was “Pop” to six grandchildren: Rowdy, and his wife, Kyria; Holly, and her husband Scott; Mark, and his wife Tracy; Michael, and his wife Jennifer; Justin and his wife, Alison; and Dylan; to eleven great grandchildren: Dalton, and his wife Rebecca; Tana, and her husband Alan; Ethan, and his wife Becca; Caleb, Alli, Katy, Jazmine, JT, Austin, Zazie and Margot; and two great, great grandchildren: Yance and Levi. He was “Uncle Lamar” to a large number of nephews and nieces who loved him. He was generally known as “Lamar” or as simply “Nix” to his customers during his long career as owner/operator of Nix Auto Service first in Logansport and later in Stanley. He was “Mr. Nix” to the hundreds of school children who rode his school bus to Stanley High School, and on field trips and to ball games. He was “Fireman,” and for a time “Chief” to those he served beside for over 60 years as a volunteer fireman at Logansport and Stanley. He was “Christian” from an early age to all that knew him, and later “Deacon” to the members of Magnolia Baptist Church and Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. To those in the Stanley and Logansport communities outside of his family, he was generally known as “Mr. Nix.” What seemed to be a more formal name was not formal at all. He was “Mr. Nix” partially because of his age, but more out of the deep sense of respect and gratitude they felt towards him. For many years, he was the person always there when anyone needed help—any kind of help. He was the first one to respond to a fire call, or an emergency medical call. He was there when there was a death, or an accident or a sickness, or just when someone needed a ride or a kind word. He was good at helping people. He seemed to always know what to do or what to say. Everyone knew that he was dependable. But most of all, they knew he really cared about them. During the last few days of his life, as many came to visit or contacted the family to offer their support, a simple statement of description was offered so often: “He was a good man.” A simple phrase that might not seem significant. But when offered with heartfelt admiration, gratitude, appreciation and love for all he had done for them throughout the years, the name “A Good Man” was the badge of a most successful life. A life that was lived according to the words of Mark 12:30-31 when Jesus, describing the greatest commandment, said: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” The life lived by Lamar Nix was an example of those commandments. Giving special service to Mr. Nix at his memorial service was his son, Nicky, and John Harp who shared thoughts and memories; Rowdy Baker, Scott Gibbs, Mark Armstrong, Michael Armstrong, Tommy Houston and David Caston served as pall bearers with Justin Nix and Dylan Nix and the firefighters of DeSoto Fire District 1 (Logansport) and DeSoto Fire District 5 (Stanley) as honorary pall bearers; and Caleb Gibbs, playing Taps at the close of the graveside service. Friends wishing to honor Mr. Nix may do so through gifts to St. Jude’s, to their local church or by giving to someone less fortunate who is in need of help.

Funeral services honoring the life of Jonathan Litton, Sr., 34, were at 11:00 AM Monday, August 7, 2017 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, LA with Reverend Bob Latham and Reverend David Permenter officiating. Burial followed at Allen Cemetery in Mansfield, LA. The family received friends at Rose- Neath Funeral Home on Sunday, August 6, 2017 from 4PM till 9PM. Jonathan was born on December 27, 1982 in Shreveport, LA to Donna and Thomas Litton, Jr. and entered into rest on August 3, 2017 in Marshall, TX. He was preceded in death by his mother, Donna Evans Litton. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his father, Thomas Litton, Jr. of Mansfield, LA; his children, Jonathan Richard Litton, Jr, Thomas Lane Litton, and Lacey Jade Litton all of Mansfield, LA; brother, Thomas Litton III and wife Emily of Converse, LA; and sisters, Paula Smith and husband Justin of Mansfield, LA, and Cassie Mann and husband Eddie of Mansfield, LA; and grandmother Maxine Evans. Honoring the life of Jonathan as pallbearers were Henery Touchton, Jeremy Evans, Jeremy Phillips, Brandon Melton, Casey Callender, Alex Singleton, Scott Maines, and Alan Maines.

Graveside services honoring the life of Betty Creech, 89, were held at2:00 PM Friday, July 28, 2017 at Mt.Olivet Cemetery in Stanley, LA withTommy McMellon officiating.Betty was born on January 2, 1928to Client and Hedwedge Deville and entered into rest on July 26, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents,and sister, Cassie Benoit.Those left behind to cherish her memory are her daughters, Becky Parker and husband Keith of Stanley,LA and Kay Booker and husband Brady of Fayetteville, AR; sister,Nezzie Broussard of Suwanee, GA; grandchildren, Trampas Chad Parker and wife Sherri of Okmulgee, OK, Heith Parker and wife Barbara of Stonewall, LA, Blake Booker and wife Carla of Leavenworth, KS and Kandyce Pace and Jeremy of Fayetteville, AR; and nine great grandchildren.

JOAQUIN, TX--Funeral services honoring the life of Herbert O.McMellon, 94, were held at 11:00AM Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Logansport, LA with Brother Tommy McMellon officiating.Burial followed at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Center, TX. The family received friends at Rose-NeathFuneral Home on Saturday, August12, 2017 from 10AM till time of service.Herbert was born on May 14,1923 to Odis and Della ButlerMcMellon and entered into rest on August 9, 2017 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Carl McMellon,John McMellon, Clarence Brashier; one sister, Elva Ruth Belsha; and stepfather, Burdette Brashier.Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Nancy McMellon; son, Alton Odis McMellon and his wife Doris Ann of Stonewall, LA; daughters, Kathy Lynn Savage and her husband Tony of La Grange, KY, Melinda Guccione and her husband Ronald of BelleChasse, LA; sister, Valrie Rachal of Liberty, TX; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.Honoring the life of Herbert as pallbearers was Daniel Hawks, BryanHawks, Justin Hawks, Cameron Wisher, Matthew Wisher, and EricGuccione.

Our Mother, Laura Anne Fletcher Perrett, of Logansport, Louisiana, was born on April 3, 1934, to Hugh Oliver and Robbie Singletary Fletcher and died August 12, 2017, at the age of 83. Mom lived most of her life in Logansport, where she was co-owner of Perrett’s Food Store and Shelter Insurance. She received her Bachelor’s in Education From Stephen F. Austin State University and her Master’s Plus 30 from Louisiana State University. She was a 6th. grade and later a 3rd. grade teacher at Central School Corporation for 11 years. After retirement from Central she taught in the Desoto Parish School System, for 20 years. Mom remained active in many organizations, that included Order Of Eastern Star, Delta Kappa Gamma and Phi Kappa Phi Sororities, Friends Of Desoto Parish Library, Friends Of 4-H, Member of Logansport First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was a member of The Daughters Of The Republic Of Texas. Mom is preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Hugh Oliver Fletcher Jr. (Buddy) and Dr. Bobby Hugh Fletcher. She is survived by her sister, Dr. Gail Fletcher Dubois and husband Monroe, sister-in-law Barbara Fletcher, brother-in-law, William B. Perrett and wife Sally Perrett, her children and their families, John W. Perrett and wife Beth, Mary Elizabeth Perrett Nail and husband Rusty, Sarah Perrett-Hunter. Grandchildren, Chelsey Leigh Hunter Smith and husband Sam Smith III, Joseph Fletcher Perrett, William Jackson Perrett, Matthew Christian Lee and Caroline Anne Lee. Special niece and nephew, Dr. Denise Fletcher King and Dr. Bobby Hugh Fletcher Jr. Mom was a caring, kind and loving person who gave of herself freely with no recognition needed. She was known for her greeting card ministry that touched many lives. She loved her family, friends and the children she touched through her Christian ministry and education of her students. She always put others first above herself and judged no one. A family graveside service will be held at Bethel Cemetery and a memorial service, Saturday, August 19 at 10 AM, at Logansport First Baptist Church. Our family would like to thank a special group of people for the care of Mom, to include Dr. Richard Zweig, the staff of Regional Hospice Shreveport, Kristy Austin, Connie Murphy, Debbie Brakefield , Julie Vail, Toni Smith and Dave McKinney, Hospice Chaplain. We also would like to give a special thanks to Pastor Timothy Roberson for his care and comfort during this difficult time. Memorial donations may be made to Logansport First Baptist or donor’s choice.

CONVERSE, LA--Funeral services honoring the life of Mr. Bernis Bossier, Sr., 80, were held 10:00 AM Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Union Springs Baptist Church in Converse, LA with Reverend Richard Enterkin and Mr. Bossier’s grandson, Ethan Bossier officiating. Burial followed at Union Springs Cemetery in Converse, LA. Visitation was held at Union Springs Baptist Church on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 from 5PM till 10PM. Bernis was born on October 31, 1936 to Lottie L. Hatcher and Obie Leo Bossier in Converse, LA and entered into rest on August 14, 2017 in Mansfield, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Brenda Kay Bass Bossier; daughter, Shelia Kay Bossier Collier, four brothers, Norman Bossier, Obie Leo Bossier, Jr., Jasper Roy Bossier, Willie Ray Bossier; and two sisters, Helen Stacy and Marguerite Annie Williams. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his son, B.J. Bossier and wife Daune of Logansport, LA; brother, Bernard R. Bossier and wife Ann of Buna, TX; three grandchildren, Michelle Robertson and husband Shane, Ethan Bossier and wife Hannah, Angel Carpenter and husband Eric; and great grandkids, Tony Cacace and Alysa Faircloth. Honoring the life of Bernis as pallbearers were Dewaine Bossier, Terry Bossier, Jerry Bossier, Terry Dewitt, Tony Cacace, and Ethan Bossier.

MANSFIELD, LA--Funeral services honoring the life of Darla Hensley Gortney, 52, was held at 3:00 PM Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Logansport, LA with Reverend Bruce Kunkel and Reverend Robert Remedies officiating. Burial followed at Prude Cemetery in Mansfield, LA. The family received friends at Rose- Neath Funeral Home in Logansport, LA on Friday, August 18, 2017 from 6PM till 8PM. Darla was born on August 8, 1965 to Johnnie Faye Booker and Curtis Neal Hensley entered into rest on August 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father and father-in-law, Donald “Donnie” Wayne Kay. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her husband, Glenn Gortney of Mansfield, LA; mother, Johnnie Booker of Grand Cane, LA; son, Rusty Jarrett Gortney; daughter, Misti Dawn Gortney both of Mansfield, LA; sister, Debbie Davis and her husband Chuck of Beckville, TX; and brothers, Mike Hensley and his wife Kathy of Joaquin, TX and Jeff Hensley and his wife Christine of Jewitt, TX. Honoring the life of Darla as pallbearers were Bobby Russell, Bobby Sanders, Terry Marlar, Joe Donovan Hensley, Robert Johnson, and Curtis Fields.

Cecil Wayne Johnson, 81, of Baton Rouge passed away on August 16, 2017, at the St. Joseph Carpenter House in Baton Rouge. The tenth of eleven siblings, he was born October 7, 1935, in Henderson, Texas, to Virgil and Alma Brown Johnson. He attended Northwestern State University on a football scholarship and there met Paula Williams, to whom he was married for 59 years. He graduated with a bachelor's of science in math with minors in chemistry and physics. He then served in the Louisiana Army National Guard from 1958-1961. He later worked in the oil fields in Lafayette and the railroad industry in Mansfield before establishing a successful construction business in Baton Rouge. He is survived by his wife Paula; daughters Lisa Sisson (Thomas) and Karin Pardue (Hugh "Butch"); grandchildren Thomas (Katy), Ryan (Caroline), Kathryn, and Grace Sisson and Brett and Lauren Pardue; great grandchildren Jubilee, Everett, Hudson, and Vera Sisson; and multiple nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church in Mansfield on August 26, 2017, at 2:00 PM. He will be interred at a later date in Mansfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the St. Joseph's Carpenter House in Baton Rouge.

CONVERSE, LA--Funeral services honoring the life of Robert Joseph (R.J.) Wates, Jr., 20, were held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Old Pisgah Baptist Church in Marthaville, LA with Reverend Dean Johnson officiating. Burial followed at Spring Ridge Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, LA. The family received friends at Old Pisgah Baptist Church on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 from 3PM until time of service. R.J. was born on August 4, 1997 in Shreveport, LA to Rosemary Brown Wates and Robert Joseph Wates, Sr., and entered into rest on August 13, 2017 in Converse, LA. He was preceded in death by his sister, Kelsi Marie Wates. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his parents; maternal grandfather, Hugh Harvey Brown, Jr. of Belmont, LA; maternal grandmother, Rosieline Brown of Mansfield, LA; paternal grandparents, Robert Lee and Patricia Ann Wates of Converse, LA; step-grandmother, Helen Diane Brown of Belmont, LA; sisters, Chelsi LeighAnn Wates, Madison Rae-Lynn Wates, both of Converse, LA; brother, Carson Lee Wates of Converse, LA; uncles, Hugh Harvey Brown, III and wife Tonya of Pleasant Hill, LA; aunts, Regina Lynn Timmons of Converse, LA, Connie Marie Merriman and husband Sammy Don, Jr. of Belmont, LA; a host of other relatives and friends. Honoring the life of R.J. as pallbearers were Cody Austin, Cameron Dufour, Thad George, Nick Ryals, Dalton Ryals, Blaine Timmons, Hunter Timmons, Chris Cacase, Bryce Pilkington, and Boogie Brown.

Charles Cook, 83, of Grand Cane, Louisiana, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at his residence. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 25, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Ron McClellon and Bro. Reginald Deleon officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Cook was born August 30, 1933, in Joaquin, to Aubrey “Buster” Cook and Mildred Etoille Parker Cook. He served in the Signal Corps of the United States Army during the Korean War. Mr. Cook was a member of Toledo Bend District 8 Ministries and Gloster Baptist Church. He is survived by Wife: Carol Cook of Grand Cane, Louisiana Daughter: Cherrie Cook-Flores and husband, Robert, of Grand Cane,  Louisiana Son: Christian Cook of Keatchie, Louisiana Grandchildren: Derek Deas of Stonewall, Louisiana Brittany Miller of Keatchie, Louisiana Numerous nieces and nephews Preceded in death by Parents: Aubrey “Buster” Cook and Mildred Etoille Parker Cook Daughter-in-law: Deborah Miller. Pallbearers will be Dan McBride, Dean Graner, David Long, Dwayne Restivo, Dave Means and Jim Roper. Honorary pallbearers will be Winter Case, Mack Vance, Taylor Burford and Hall Burford. A special thanks to Delores “DeeDee” Cox for her love and attention, Stat Home Health and Dr. Jonathan Davis. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to Toledo Bend District 8 Ministries, 3840 Carter’s Ferry Road, Zwolle, Louisiana 71486. Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

Gloria Jean Wilkerson Patterson PELICAN, LA--Funeral services honoring the life of Jean Patterson, 77, will be at 10:00 AM Friday, August 25, 2017 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, LA with Reverend Mack Black officiating. Burial will follow at Pelican Cemetery in Pelican, LA. The family will receive friends at Rose-Neath Funeral Home on Friday, August 25, 2017 from 9AM till time of service. Jean was born on December 4, 1939 to A.V. and Eva Mae Davis Wilkerson in Provencal, LA and entered into rest on August 21, 2017 in Pelican, LA. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She was the past President of Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority, a member of the Pelican Baptist Church, and she worked for the DeSoto Parish School Board as a teacher and a librarian where she retired after 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her husband of 55 years, Bob Patterson of Pelican, LA; one son, Gregory Mack Patterson and his wife Elizabeth of Pelican, LA; one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Matsuura and her husband David of Hilo, HI; one sister, Mazie Caston and her husband Doodle of Mansfield, LA; one brother Rip Wilkerson and his wife Judy of Mansfield, LA; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Honoring the life of Jean as pallbearers will be Steve Barkley, Kris Wilkerson, Drew Barkley, Alex Hesser, Ben Hesser, Walt Salter, and Glenn Welborn.

Celebration of life and going home service for Helen Lee McFarland, 87, was held Monday, August 28, 2017 at the First Baptist Church of Coushatta at 11:00 AM with Reverend Larry Pridmore officiating and assisted by Reverend Lee Dickson. Interment followed at Springville Cemetery in Coushatta, LA. Visitation was held Sunday, August 27, 2017 at the Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Coushatta from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Mrs. McFarland was born September 5, 1929, in Mansfield, LA to Earl F. and Priscilla Callie Johnson and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 26, 2017, in Alexandria, LA. She was married to Owen Lee for 38 years being blessed with four children and grandchildren until his passing. She remarried Robert McFarland for 22 years being blessed with his children and grandchildren until his passing. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Preceding her in death were her parents; two husbands; step-son, Larry McFarland; brothers, Earl Johnson, Jr., Raymond Johnson and Jerald Johnson. Left to cherish her memory are sons, Kenneth Lee and wife, Kim of Mansfield, LA; Kevin Lee and wife, Amy of Many, LA; step-sons, Phil McFarland and wife, Jayne of Houston, TX, and Keith McFarland and wife, Denice of Doyline, LA; daughters, Wilma Swofford and husband, Dennis, of Jenkins, MO, Ellen Dunlap and husband, Ronnie of Vick, LA; step-daughters, Sandi Miller and husband, Randy and Cheryl Winfrey, both of Iowa, LA; sisters, Minnie Hull and husband, Bill of Springfield, MO, Nell Strickland of Azle, TX; twelve grandchildren, Melanie Hughes, Meredith Rogers, Jamie Walding, Randi Walding, Taylor Lee, Kailey Leach, Tanner Lee, Savannah Lee, Tiffany Bohmke, Amy Swofford, Callie Dischler and Caleb Dunlap; fourteen step-grandchildren, Chris McFarland, Julie McFarland, Mandy Bush, Jacob Carfield, Brittany Myers, Evan McFarland, Kelly McFarland, Dennis Miller, Dana Miller, Russell Winfrey, Duhe Winfrey, Beau Winfrey, Jennifer Mize and Rob McFarland; ten great-grandchildren; seventeen step-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Serving as pallbearers were Brad Hughes, Taylor Lee, Kade Rogers, Tanner Lee, Eric Bohmke, and Brock Hughes.

Celebration of Life Services for Angela Ann Mosley Grooms, age 42, was held at 10:00 am Saturday September 2, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Haughton, LA with Dr. Gevan Spinney officiating. Assisted by Dr. Scott Sullivan. Interment followed at Hill Crest Memorial Park in Haughton. The family received friends on Friday, September 1, 2017 from 5-7 pm at First Baptist Church Haughton. Angela was a loving, caring and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and grand-daughter. She was a friend to many and will be missed by all that knew her. She was always available to listen and share her thoughts in a friendly conversation. She enjoyed cooking, cake decorating, sewing, T-shirt designing, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family. A loyal and dedicated mother of the 4-H programs, she was always willing to assist and help with the children's show projects. Angela was originally of the Catholic faith, but was currently an active member of First Baptist Church Haughton. She enjoyed traveling and the many trips taken with Shawn and the boys to Kentucky. One of her most exciting and memorable trips was in 2017 to attend a baseball game of her favorite team, the Chicago Cubs. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Brad and Lorine Mosley; maternal grandmother, Sarah LoBue Bates; mother-in-law, Evelene Grooms; and aunt, Pat Hemphill. Angela is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, James Shawn Grooms of Haughton; cherished sons, Austin and Wyatt Grooms of Haughton; parents, Tommy and Gloria Mosley of Gloster; father-in-law, Steve Grooms of Cotton Valley; grandfather, John LoBue and friend, Marie Rutledge of Bossier City; grandparents, Leroy and Pat Grooms of Cotton Valley; brother, Tommy Mosley, Jr and wife, Gigi of Keatchie; sister-in law, Dodie Carter and husband, Jim of Cotton Valley; nephews, Troy Mosley of Keatchie and Jacob Carter of Cotton Valley; and numerous other family members and friends whom she loved dearly. Pallbearers will be Robbie Cole, Daryl Adcock, Larry Small, Todd Gibson, Jay Williams, and Maurice "Mo" Whitten Honorary pallbearers will be Van J. Guarino, Steven Shankle, Denny Denison and the Lord-Small Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church Haughton. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Angela's honor to the Cancer Center of Willis Knighton North, Shreveport. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. McDonald and his staff and Dr. Morrison and staff of Willis Knighton North and MD Anderson, Houston. "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will mount up on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint". Isaiah 40:31

Charlotte “Dianne” Anderson Rascoe Funeral services honoring the life of Dianne Rascoe, 71, were at 2:00 PM Sunday, September 3, 2017 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, LA with Reverend David Permenter officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Stanley, LA. The family received friends at Rose- Neath Funeral Home on Saturday, September 2, 2017 from 5PM till 7PM. Dianne was born on July 13, 1946 to Wilmer and Geneva Burlison Anderson in Logansport, LA and entered into rest on August 31, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents. Dianne graduated from Northwestern State University in 1967 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. She worked for the DeSoto Parish Community Service Office as Office Manager and retired after 28 years of service. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her sons, Chal Rascoe, Jr. and wife Michelle of Stonewall, LA; Chane Rascoe and wife Marjorie Helen of Kemper, TX; sister, Marla Diven, brother, Gerald Anderson; four grandchildren, Jared Rascoe, Conner Rascoe, Ethan Rascoe, Aden Rascoe; former husband of 43 years, Chal M. Rascoe, Sr.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Honoring the life of Dianne as pallbearers will be Jared Rascoe, Conner Rascoe, Ethan Rascoe, Aden Rascoe, and Chal M. Rascoe, Sr.

Garlon David Slay MANSFIELD, LA--Funeral services honoring the life of Garlon Slay, 70, was at 2:00 PM Monday, September 4, 2017 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, LA with Reverend Larry Pridmore officiating. Burial followed at Highland Cemetery in Mansfield, LA. The family received friends at Rose-Neath Funeral Home on Monday, September 04, 2017 from 10AM till time of service. Garlon was born on January 14, 1947 to Jewel and Johnnie Cobb Slay in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana and entered into rest on September 2, 2017 in Mansfield, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Dorothy Slay; and nephew, Phillip Slay. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his brothers, Wain Slay, Dennis Slay and wife Marie; sister, Martha Whitlock and husband Frank; nephews, Michael Slay and wife Lori, Jim Slay and wife Nikki, Brandon Slay, Nathan Whitlock; and a numerous great nieces and great nephews. Honoring the life of Garlon as pallbearers will be Michael Slay, Terry Cobb, Jerry Cobb, Steve Melton, Billy Lord, and John Cobb.

MANSFIELD, LA--Funeral services honoring the life of Connie S. Laffitte “Winkler”, 68, was at 11 AM on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mansfield, LA with Father James Moran officiating. Burial followed at Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Mansfield, LA. Visitation was at 5:00 PM till 9:00 PM Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Rose-Neath’s Mansfield Chapel. Rosary was held at 6:00 PM. Connie was born on August 25, 1949 to Joseph and Gladys Howard Laffitte in Mansfield, LA and entered into rest on September 11, 2017 in Shreveport, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her niece, Lana Lafitte Hutto. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her daughters, Leslie Dixon and fiancé Jeff Hines of Creston, LA, Rhonda Winkler and fiancé Bruce McClellan of Stanley, LA; sister, Nadine Gross and husband James of Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Joseph Johnson of Shreveport, LA, Abbie Winkler of Stanley, LA, Hailey Dixon of Shreveport, LA, Heather Dixon of Tampa, FL, and Kelsey McCellan of Stanley, LA; great grandchildren, Faithlynn, Brentlyn, Landon, and Brayden; special friend, Dolly Welborn; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Honoring the life of Connie as pallbearers will be Darryl Dixon, Joseph Johnson, Jeff Hines, Kyle Jones, Bruce McClellan, Robert Laffitte, Mark Gross and Jerry Hines. A special thank you to her caregiver, Rackshon Austin and the nurses and staff at Superior Hospice of Mansfield, LA.