Sept. 21, 1972-June 20, 2018

GRAND CANE, LA – Funeral services honoring the life of Brian E. Thompson, 45, will be held at noon on Friday, June 22, 2018, at Rose-Neath’s Chapel in Mansfield, LA with Brother Rocky Otwell officiating. Burial will follow at Northwest Louisiana Veteran’s Cemetery in Keithville, LA at a later date. The family will receive friends at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, LA on Friday, June 22, 2018, from 10:30 a.m. until time of service. Brian was born September 21, 1972, in Birmingham, AL and passed away on June 20, 2018, in Grand Cane, LA. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, were he served six years as a helicopter mechanic. He worked for Dale Seekford as an Explosive Specialist for the past 22 years. Brian loved to hunt, fish, roller skate, and play wiffle ball with his kids. His greatest passion was sharing the word of Jesus with everyone. Brian is preceded in death by his son, Daniel Thompson. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Crystal Thompson; mother and stepfather, Wanda and Charles Scoggins; father and stepmother, Robert “Bobby” and Linda Thompson; children, Haley Snell and husband Wesley, Kayla Thompson, Grace Baumann, Leah Thompson, Luke Thompson, Emma Gronwald; brothers, Al Thompson and wife Tonya, Chris Thompson; and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, and many, many friends. Honoring Brian as pallbearers will be Al Thompson, Dylan Dickson, Justin Seekford, Corey Seekford, Todd Glorioso, and Leighton Dillard.

Dec. 2, 1958-June 18, 2018

Mansfield, LA- Services for Ms. Joycelyn Yvette Lewis will be held Monday, June 25, 2018 at 11 am at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel. Joycelyn departed this life on Monday, June 18, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father Sinclair Lewis, brothers, Ronald, Nelson and John Lewis. She leaves to cherish her memory mother, Willie Lewis, brother, Sinclair Lewis- Mansfield. Sisters, Sandra Fuller- Pensacola, FL and Carmen Lewis- Houston, TX. 2 children, daughter-Chelsea Lewis, and son, Jamal Lewis. The family expresses sincere gratitude for the doctors and nurses at Willis Knighton-North and DeSoto General Hospital and to all of our friends and neighbors for their patience, compassion and many acts of kindness shown during the illness and passing of our beloved- Joycelyn.

Feb. 26, 1935-June 9, 2018

Graveside services for Leroy marcel Rambin, Jr. will be held Saturday June 30, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St Mary’s Cemetery in Rambin, La with Father Matthew Long officiating. Leroy was preceded in death by his parents Leroy and LaPrelle Rambin, and by his sister Camille Rambin Walker, and his brother Bentley Rambin. He is survived by his sister Gail Rambin.

July 9, 1937-June 22, 2018

Sutton resident Marilyn J. (Syring) Laffitte, 80, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, NE. Memorial services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Sutton Memorial Chapel in Sutton, NE with Rev. Travis King officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Sutton Cemetery in Sutton, NE. In honoring her wish to be cremated there will be no viewing or visitation. Memorial contributions may be directed to First United Methodist Church in Harvard, NE. Condolences may be left at www.suttonmemorial.com. Marilyn was born July 9, 1937, in Glenvil, NE to George and Helen (Steinbruck) Syring. She was a 1954 graduate at Sutton High School. She married Jean Laffitte of Mansfield, LA on December 26, 1955, at Zion Lutheran Church in Clay Center, NE. The couple lived in Mansfield, LA for over 40 years before returning to her hometown of Sutton for the past 16 years. She was a member of the Toledo Squares in Louisiana, Sutton Argonne Post #61 American Legion Auxiliary, and United Methodist Church in Harvard, NE. Marilyn was blessed with a beautiful voice and she loved to sing in Church congregations throughout her life in Mansfield, LA, Grand Cane, LA, Sutton, NE and Harvard, NE and friends would rally at the opportunity to hear Marilyn sing. When she returned to Louisiana to visit she could usually be found at the First Southern Methodist Church in Stonewall singing and laughing with McKee Williams (Preacher and friend) and the two accompanied each other for several of her granddaughter’s weddings. Marilyn had many hobbies in which she loved sewing, crocheting, quilt making, square dancing, playing games and spending time with her family. She loved the outdoors too, fishing in her younger years, bird and squirrel watching and most of all visiting her friends. She had some wonderful friends over her lifetime and shared many cherished memories with them all. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Jean Laffitte of Sutton, NE; children, Bruce Laffitte and his wife Lennie (Kastens) of Salina, KS; Bonnie and husband Otis Calhoun of Mansfield, LA; Julie and husband Randy Fuller, of Stonewall, LA; and Debbie and husband Bill George of Sutton, NE; 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Helen (Steinbruck) Syring; siblings, Bonnie Syring, Leila Syring, Betty (Syring) Curtis, Donald Syring, and Harlan Syring.

March 24, 1963-June 18, 2018

Michael Ray Locke was born on March 24, 1963 in Shreveport, La to the late Billy Ray Locke & JoAnn Ward in Shreveport, Louisiana. Michael attended Town and Country School from 1st grade to his senior year when it closed. He graduated from Mansfield High School in May 1982. He then furthered his education at Louisiana Tech in Music Education from August 1984 to May 1989. Mike was a licensed florist for 33 years. He worked in Caddo, Bossier, DeSoto, Sabine Parishes, New Orleans, Texas and Georgia. One of his memorable moments was when he took an order from Lionel Richie. Michael was also a Minister of Music. He played at Fellowship Baptist Church and First Baptist Church. Mike loved making people happy by his floral designs during their time of grief. The talents that God blessed him with he used to his fullest ability until his health failed him. He had a big heart and put others first before himself. Mike took care of his mom until her death in August 2011. Michael Ray Locke succumbed to Chronic Kidney disease. Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Billy Ray and JoAnn Ward, maternal grandparents, Doyle and Annie Ruth Ward, and paternal grandparents, John D. Locke, Sr. and Dessie Mae Morano Locke. He is survived by his brother, James Gregory Locke of Shreveport, La, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, and dear friends. His dog Deigo was a very close companion to him.

9/18/1930 - 5/14/2018

Senior Master Sergeant Frank J Elliott age 87 went to Heaven from his home in Longstreet, LA on May 14th 2018 with his Helen Elliott and his two sons, Warren and Ben by his side. His death was a result of complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Frank was born in Stanley Wisconsin to Clifford Robert and Kathryn (Hurley) Elliott on September 18th 1930. His family moved to Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin where he went to school. In elementary school Frank was active in scouting. In high school he played basketball, football, played the trumpet in school band, he also competed in the figure skating. After graduating from Chippewa Falls High School, he went to River Falls College to play basketball, but ended up on the football team. His college career was interrupted in 1951 by the Korean War, which changed the lives of many young men, who were eligible for the draft, Frank included. He made the decision to join the United States Air Force to serve his country. That was a good decision. He took the oath to serve his country in July of 1951, and did so with pride and honor for the next 28 years. His first assignment was basic training in Texas, his last duty assignment was NCOIC of Materiel Control, 2nd bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City, Louisiana. He retired from military service in July 1979. Leisure Life lasted only a short period of time. He went to work for Schumpert Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana as their Medical Warehouse Supervisor. After 15 years he retired again. He then became involved with Youth Sports in Bossier City, Louisiana. One of his greatest joys was coaching his two sons in Little League Sports. In 1995 Frank and Helen decided to move to the country. We moved to the rural Village of Longstreet, Louisiana in DeSoto Parish, which was close to Toledo Bend Lake, the Sabine River and fishing! In Longstreet Frank became an Alderman on the Village Council and after a few years became the Mayor of Longstreet. During this time he was a board member of the Logansport Chamber of Commerce and also served on the Board of Commissioners for Fire District #1 in Logansport, LA. Frank enjoyed meeting people and becoming involved in the community where he resided. Each summer we journeyed to the Elliott family cabin on Loon Lake in northern Wisconsin where Frank spent his boyhood summers with his family doing what he loved, which was swimming and fishing!!! Frank is survived by his wife Helen Rivers Elliott, married for 62 years 5 months and 2 days at the time of his leaving the earth; by his three sons Mark Dennis Elliott Saline (Rosalyn), of Culloeska, Tennessee, Warren Joseph Elliott (Lisa) of Benton, LA, Benjamin Clifford Elliott of Longstreet, LA, Sister, Lavonne Misfeldt of Solon, Iowa, and three grandsons and 3 great grand children. Frank was preceded in death by his infant daughter Mona Rae Elliott, a special granddaughter Lexie, his parents Clifford Robert and Kathryn Elliott of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, Brothers, C.S. Elliott of Eau Claire, WI, Dale Elliott of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, Jim Elliot of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and sister Florena Nelson of Charlotte, North Carolina. Frank’s last act of giving was to donate his body to Medical Science, so that he may contribute to the ongoing research and causes and possible cure for the devastating disease of Alzheimer’s. He gave his all for mankind. God has made my Frank whole again! He is walking, talking, seeing, hearing, and SMILING!! Until I get there my darling husband - Loving you forever! Helen

Dec. 3, 1933-June 16, 2018

GRAND CANE, LA—A memorial service honoring the life of Bud Permenter, 84, was held 10:00 am Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, LA with Rev. David Permenter officiating. Bud was born in Converse, La, on December 3, 1933 and went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2018 in Grand Cane, La. after a lengthy illness. Bud’s career of approximately 50 years was in various aspects of the automobile industry, however he was a cowboy through and through. His love for the sport of rodeo was only surpassed by his love for his family. Family was everything to him. He was a wonderful husband, brother, and son, but his greatest gift was being the best dad a person could ever be. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Ada Permenter; his brother, Bill Permenter and nephew, Jerry Permenter. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Paula Permenter; son, Dave Permenter and wife Tammy; daughters, Vicky Yeglic and husband Lenny, Chris Plymale and husband Steve, Cathy Neil and husband Mike; seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, two nephews and one niece very special to him. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the DeSoto Parish EMS Service for their presence and care given to their father over the past years of his failing health.

July 1, 1954-June 29, 2018

GRAND CABE, LA - Funeral services honoring the life of Cathy Jane Wiley, 63, were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at Rose Nealths Chapel in Mansfield, LA with Rev. Vernese Green officiating. 

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June 4, 1945-July 3, 2018

Logansport, LA-Funeral services for E.J. Barber, 73, of Logansport were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018 at the First Baptist Church of Logansport.

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Sept. 6, 1919-July 7, 2018

Logansport, LA - Funeral services for Martha Lucille Johniken, 98, of Logansport were held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Logansport, with Rev. Lee McClintock Officiating.

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Dec. 22, 1931-June 29, 2018

Services for Charles Wallace Hart was held Monday, July 2nd, 2018, at Grand Cane United Methodist Church in Grand Cane, La. Visitation was from 10:00 to 11:00 with the service starting at 11:00. Diaconal Minister Mary Jo Babcock officiated. Interment followed at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery located in Stanley, LA. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 63 years Marjorie Hart of Mansfield, Louisiana and daughters Scarlett Crawford and Ruby Glover & husband Ray Dean both of Mansfield, LA. Grandchildren, Adam Weaver, Ashley Crawford, Lori Crawford & one great grandchild Cheyenne Weaver. He is preceded in death by his parents Oscar & Ada Hart and grandson Jonathan Price. Mr. Hart was a carpenter by trade and was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed but his legacy will live on through the many lives he touched over the years. Honoring Charles as pallbearers are George Glover, Herb Adkison, Huel Jones, Ed Campbell, Sammy Yount and Sonny Ragsdale. Honorary pallbearers were Adam Weaver, Ray Dean Glover & Robert “Cooter” Gregg.

Aug. 15, 1937-June 27, 2018

Funeral services honoring the life of Evelyn JoAnn Powell, 80, was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Tull officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Stanley, LA. Visitation was held at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Stanley, LA on June 30, 2018 10:00 AM until time of service. JoAnn was born on August 15, 1937 to Robert Roy Hunt and Pauline E. Hunt and entered into rest on June 27, 2018 in Shreveport, LA. She is preceded in death by her parents, and husband John Robert Powell, Sr. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her two sons John Robert Powell, Jr. and wife Susan and Alvin Lee Powell and wife Jennifer both of Mansfield, La along with her brother Eugene Hunt and wife Jackie of Conroe, Texas. Honoring the life of JoAnn as pallbearers were David Caston, Robert Springer, Mark Murphrey, Todd Kramer, Bruce Lee and Michael Armstrong

Dec. 29, 1963-July 21, 2018

Robert Marshall Myers, age 54, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 21, 2018, at his home in Pelican, Louisiana after an 18 month battle with cancer. Robert was born on December 29, 1963, at DeSoto General Hospital in Mansfield, Louisiana. He graduated from Pelican High School in 1981, and from Northwestern State University in 1984 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agri-Business and an associate degree in Forestry. He later became a Certified Public Accountant and continued participating in online accounting seminars even while undergoing treatment for cancer. Robert was devoted to his family, his church, and the community of Pelican. His superb organizational skills and his attention to detail were exhibited in everything he did, whether in his personal business or his volunteer work in the church and community. After graduation from NSU he worked for the Sabine Parish Cooperative Extension Service. For many years Robert was the manager for Rocking G Farms and for various real estate holdings owned by the late Mary Rives Gallaspy. Since 2010 he has managed his own property, both pasture and timberland, and enjoyed raising pure bred Gelbvieh cattle. Robert was a lifelong member and a deacon of the Pelican Baptist Church where his grandfather was the pastor for many years. Robert served as a board member and the treasurer for the Pelican Cemetery Association. He was a shareholder in the San Patricio Cattle Co., LLC, and was the accountant for this family business. Robert was preceded in death by grandparents Rev. J. N. and Mirial Roberts Myers and Norman and Mary Leigh Marshall Gallaspy. He is survived by his wife Tammy Fisher Myers; daughters Emily Ann Myers and Mary Ellen Myers; parents James Glen and Kathleen Gallaspy Myers; sister Leigh Ann Myers; brother David Glen Myers and wife Paige; niece Sydney Myers and nephew Jacob Myers. He is also survived by aunts, Ann Myers Schimmel (George) and Virginia Gallaspy Garlington (Bruce) and uncle, John Norman Gallaspy. Other survivors are cousins Mitchell (Dana) and Marshall (Julie) Garlington; Whit (Stacy), Gard (Lori), and Lee (Tonya) Gallaspy; Andrew Schimmel, Julia Schimmel Gonzales, and Elizabeth Schimmel Cherry, and other extended family members. The visitation for Robert was Monday, July 23, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, Louisiana. The funeral service, conducted by Rev. Mack Black of the Pelican Baptist Church, were on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Burial followed in the Pelican Cemetery. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Walt Salter, Ray Fisher, Glen Caldwell and Henry McPhearson. Active pallbearers were Joe Caldwell, Dennis Choate, Alex Hesser, David Hesser, Wesley Fisher, and Henry Touchton. The family is grateful to Dr. Ben Leggio, Dr. Christopher Snead, Dr. Lane Rosen, Dr. C. Jake Wang, the staff of Louisiana Home Health and all the other medical professionals who cared for Robert over the last months. Special thanks extended to Nell Norwood and the staff of Superior Hospice for their care in the last days. The family requests that any memorial donations be given to the Pelican Cemetery Association, PO Box 121, Pelican, LA 71063 or to The Gideons International ministry.

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Feb. 1, 1924-July 22, 2018

Mansfield, LA – Graveside services honoring the life of Hope Ryder Calhoun will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at the Highland Cemetery in Mansfield, Louisiana. Rev. Thumper Miller, Rev. Clista Adkins and Rev. Wayland Gant will be officiating. A reception will follow at First Baptist Church in Mansfield at 12 noon after the graveside service. Serving as pallbearers will be Robert Ryder, Kirk Calhoun, Zac Calhoun, Peter Moncrief, Zach SanSoucie and David Calhoun; honorary pallbearers will be Benny Hives, Murray Calhoun, Glen Adkins, Mike Woods, Michael Woods, Charles Amie, and Brent Gentsch. Hope was born February 1, 1924 in Pineville, LA and she passed away at her residence in Mansfield, July 22, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 39 years, Riemer Calhoun; grandchildren, Allen and Clay Calhoun; and her brother, Dr. Lew Ryder. Hope graduated from Louisiana College then earned her Master’s in Social Work from Tulane University. She was a longtime resident of the Mansfield area where she actively worked with the DeSoto Parish Planning Commission. She also was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Mansfield where she taught Sunday School for many years. She will always be remembered for her caring heart by her family, and friends from all walks of life. She is survived by Tom and wife Beverly Calhoun; Carolyn and husband Bill Huckaby; sister, Billie Ruth Koch; grandchildren, Kirk and wife Brooke Calhoun, Clista and husband Glen Adkins, Tracie and husband Mike Woods, Mary Evelyn Whitehurst and husband James Thomas, Murray and wife Caroline Calhoun and Marian and husband Greg Snapp and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her nephews and nieces Suzy Gann, Robert Ryder, Garrett Ryder, Darryl Ryder, W. Lewis “Bud” Ryder, Jr, Cheryl Brightwell, Jan Bosely, Alycia Griffiths, Annette Ryder and Brenda Ryder. The Calhoun Family extends a special Thank You to Hope’s caretakers, Willie V. Thomas and Julia Price; special friend, Benny Hives; and her doctors, Dr. Dan J. Moller and Dr. Denis F. Kamberov and the staff of Superior Hospice.

Feb. 21, 1935-July 25, 2018

PELICAN, LA--Waymon Terrel Haire, 83, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at University Health in Shreveport. He was the husband of Bobbie Nell Hinkie Haire. They were married 61 years ago on February 23, 1957. He was born February 21, 1935 in Wallace community and was the son of Truman and Hattie Haire. Waymon joined the United States Air Force on June 21, 1953 and served his country faithfully 20 years. He then went to work for the Air Force in a Civil Service capacity for 24 years. He loved his country but more than that he loved the Lord. His faith displayed a true servant’s heart. If someone needed something fixed, or a ride somewhere, or anything done, he was there. If the church, or the nearby Christian camp needed some kind of help, you can bet Waymon was there putting in new light fixtures, repairing the air conditioner, cutting the lawn, or any of the hundreds of little things he did on a regular basis. He was one who wanted to be in the background and never desired praise for his work. He passed from this life to the next “being a doer of the word”. He was preceded in death by his parents Truman and Hattie Haire, his brother Valery Haire, and his sister Mary Ann Hinds. In addition to his wife, Bobbie Nell, Waymon is survived by his two sons, Barry D. Haire and wife Penny of Bossier City, and Mark A. Haire and his wife Cindy of Wallace Community; three grandsons, Lance E. Haire and wife Savannah, Ethan P. Haire and wife Madi, and Aaron K. Haire; three great grandchildren, Adam Haire, Harper Haire and Zelda Haire; one brother Jack Haire and wife Aubyn, of Texarkana, TX, and one sister, Annette Perrin of Wallace Community; and a host of extended family and friends. Visitation was held Rose Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, Louisiana Sunday, July 29, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. His life celebration service was held at Wallace Baptist Church, 5605, Hwy 177, Pelican LA Monday, July 30, at 10:00a.m. Graveside services followed at Wallace Cemetery. The Barksdale Air Force Base Honor guard provided military honors at graveside. The family would like to extend a special thank you for the care provided over the years by Dr. Jonathan Davis, Dr. Kennedy Lim, and Dr. James Noble. Also, to the physicians and nurses and supporting staff of University Health ER, SICU and Neurosurgery for the compassionate care and attention. Expressions of sympathy may be made to: Wallace Baptist Church, or Wallace Cemetery Association 5786 Hwy 177 Pelican, LA 71063 or Gideon’s International.

March 28, 1941-July 25, 2018

Funeral services honoring the life of LaJuana Shaver were held Friday, July 27, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Mansfield, Louisiana with Father Richard Norsworthy and Father James Moran officiating. Burial followed at Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Carmel, Louisiana. Visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. until time of service with the Rosary at 9:00 a.m. Our wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and joyful friend, LaJuana Ruth Lee Shaver, died peacefully in the early morning of July 25. She was 77 years old. She is preceded in death by her mother, Lucille Dill Lee; her father, Frank M. Lee; and brother, Frank Jerry Lee. She is survived by her husband Vance Shaver, her son Lee Morgan Shaver and wife Kim; granddaughter, Allison Shaver; sister-in-law, Fannie Shaver; nephews, Shane Lee, Shawn Lee, and Steve Shaver; niece, Robin Ricks and two great nephews. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mansfield. LaJuana was born in Mansfield, Louisiana on March 28, 1941 and grew up in the community of Carmel, Louisiana where her ancestors had been longtime residents and participants in that early and active Louisiana settlement. One of the treasures of that community was The Little Rock Chapel. LaJuana spent much of her time with other Carmel children playing in the woods around the chapel. She and her husband Vance eventually became the caretakers of this beloved chapel. LaJuana attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Carmel until it combined its congregation with that of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mansfield. At both churches, LaJuana was fervent in her practice and beliefs and was, from a very young age, active in dedicating herself to corporeal acts through caring and cleaning the altar cloths of the church, cooking and serving at the famous Catholic Church Spaghetti and Gumbo dinners, and wonderfully decorating the church for Easter and Christmas. Her work did not go unnoticed; she received the Bishop’s Medal of Honor in recognition of her work in the church parish. After LaJuana graduated from Beauty School, she began her own beauty shop at home in Carmel. She brought her sense of good friendships and that laughter to her shop. Men may have gathered around old wood stoves musing over random thoughts, but at LaJuana's beauty shop, women danced in their souls. LaJuana made sure her life was filled with laughter and friends. And her friends complied. They all also look back at the days of relaxing with her and Vance at their camp on Clear Lake. She was caretaker for family and friends, cooking and delivering meals, making sure hospital and doctor appointments were made and gotten to. She loved her pond and all the animals, fish, and flowers that made their home around it. And most of all, she loved her family. She loved the “pickin' and grinnin'” group that her husband Vance put together. She loved partnering with him in keeping up the Rock Chapel, helping him in his Deaconess duties at the Emanuel Baptist Church, and most of all in bringing up their son, Lee Morgan, who eventually became Mansfield's Fire Chief, much to her pride and joy. Honoring LaJuana as pallbearers were Otis Calhoun, Lonnie DeSoto, Tommy Mason, Justin Taylor, Don English, and Trey Lewis. All LaJuana’s family and friends wish her eternal happiness and peace. The family would like to express great appreciation to the staff at DeSoto Rehab and Superior Hospice for their care during LaJauna’s illness. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial donations be made to the Rock Chapel Fund or the Carmel Cemetery Fund.

Dec. 29, 1963-July 21, 2018

Robert Marshall Myers, age 54, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 21, 2018, at his home in Pelican, Louisiana after an 18 month battle with cancer. Robert was born on December 29, 1963, at DeSoto General Hospital in Mansfield, Louisiana. He graduated from Pelican High School in 1981, and from Northwestern State University in 1984 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agri-Business and an associate degree in Forestry. He later became a Certified Public Accountant and continued participating in online accounting seminars even while undergoing treatment for cancer. Robert was devoted to his family, his church, and the community of Pelican. His superb organizational skills and his attention to detail were exhibited in everything he did, whether in his personal business or his volunteer work in the church and community. After graduation from NSU he worked for the Sabine Parish Cooperative Extension Service. For many years Robert was the manager for Rocking G Farms and for various real estate holdings owned by the late Mary Rives Gallaspy. Since 2010 he has managed his own property, both pasture and timberland, and enjoyed raising pure bred Gelbvieh cattle. Robert was a lifelong member and a deacon of the Pelican Baptist Church where his grandfather was the pastor for many years. Robert served as a board member and the treasurer for the Pelican Cemetery Association. He was a shareholder in the San Patricio Cattle Co., LLC, and was the accountant for this family business. Robert was preceded in death by grandparents Rev. J. N. and Mirial Roberts Myers and Norman and Mary Leigh Marshall Gallaspy. He is survived by his wife Tammy Fisher Myers; daughters Emily Ann Myers and Mary Ellen Myers; parents James Glen and Kathleen Gallaspy Myers; sister Leigh Ann Myers; brother David Glen Myers and wife Paige; niece Sydney Myers and nephew Jacob Myers. He is also survived by aunts, Ann Myers Schimmel (George) and Virginia Gallaspy Garlington (Bruce) and uncle, John Norman Gallaspy. Other survivors are cousins Mitchell (Dana) and Marshall (Julie) Garlington; Whit (Stacy), Gard (Lori), and Lee (Tonya) Gallaspy; Andrew Schimmel, Julia Schimmel Gonzales, and Elizabeth Schimmel Cherry, and other extended family members. The visitation for Robert was Monday, July 23, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, Louisiana. The funeral service, conducted by Rev. Mack Black of the Pelican Baptist Church, was on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Burial followed in the Pelican Cemetery. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Walt Salter, Ray Fisher, Glen Caldwell and Henry McPhearson. Active pallbearers were Joe Caldwell, Dennis Choate, Alex Hesser, David Hesser, Wesley Fisher, and Henry Touchton. The family is grateful to Dr. Ben Leggio, Dr. Christopher Snead, Dr. Lane Rosen, Dr. C. Jake Wang, the staff of Louisiana Home Health and all the other medical professionals who cared for Robert over the last months. Special thanks extended to Nell Norwood and the staff of Superior Hospice for their care in the last days. The family requests that any memorial donations be given to the Pelican Cemetery Association, PO Box 121, Pelican, LA 71063 or to The Gideons International ministry.

March 2, 1933-July 28, 2018

Funeral services honoring the life of J. E. Holmes, Sr., 85, were held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Longstreet United Methodist Church in Longstreet, LA. The family received friends at Rose-Neath Logansport Funeral Home on Monday, July 30, 2018, from 5 to 7 p.m. J.E. was born March 2, 1933, in Longstreet, La, to Paul Fullove Holmes & Cleo Ellen Powell. He passed away on July 28, 2018, in Shreveport, LA. Preceding J.E. in death were both of his parents and a brother Glynn Holmes. Those left behind to cherish his memory is his wife of 61 years Edna Holmes of Longstreet, La, Sons: J.E. “Homer” Holmes, Jr. & wife Melody of Longstreet, LA and Mark Holmes & wife Nisha of Shreveport, LA., Sisters: Pauline Bunch & husband Myron of Sulphur LA, & Linda May & husband Paul of Longstreet, LA, Brothers: Douglas Holmes & wife Lucille of Rosenberg, TX., Hollis Holmes & wife Geraldine of Longstreet, LA, & Wallace Holmes and wife Helen of Longstreet, LA. Granddaughter: Krystal Land & husband Jeremy, Grandson: Seth Holmes, Step- Granddaughter, Sara Ray and, and Great Grandchildren: Hailey, Taylor, & Bethany Land. Honoring J.E. as pallbearers were Chris Fox, Jerry Cobb, Jerry Pyle, Seth Holmes, Bill Gray, Tilghmon Tolson, Rodney Arbuckle & Harold Scott. Serving as an honorary pallbearers were Jeremy Land, C.D. Holmes, Jimmy Holmes, Sr., Jerry Gamble & Rajah Huff.

Nov. 18, 1961-July 28, 2018

Memorial services honoring the life of Doris “Sissy” Shelton, 56, were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 4, 2018, at First Baptist Church in Mansfield, LA with Rev. Bob Latham and Rev. Kenneth Leach officiated. The family received friends at First Baptist Church of Mansfield on Saturday, August 4, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Sissy was born November 18, 1961, in Monroe, LA to Joseph and Lois Faye Vining and passed away on July 28, 2018, at her residence in Many, LA. Preceding Sissy in death were her parents. Those left behind to cherish her memory is her husband of 39 years, Robert “Bobby” Shelton, Jr.; son, Trey Shelton and wife Kellie; daughter, Joanna Duncan and husband Chris; sister, Donna Posey; brother, Albert Vining; and grandchildren, Bocephus, Krysta, Hunter and Adalyn.

Oct. 29, 1933-Aug. 1, 2018

Funeral services for the Honorable John “Johnny” Clinton McFerren, 84, were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Brookwood Baptist Church with Rev. John Harp and Rev. David Rice officiated. Interment followed at Forest Park West Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 3, 2018 at Rose-Neath Southside Chapel. Johnny, born October 29, 1933 in Marthaville, LA to John Clinton and Mae Donaho McFerren, went home to be with his Lord on August 1, 2018. He was a Shreveport businessman and a Democratic former State Representative for Caddo and DeSoto Parishes in Northwestern Louisiana. Mr. McFerren received a Master of Science Degree in Education from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. Originally a classroom teacher, he then served for twelve years on the elected Caddo Parish School Board and served as President. From 1980 to 1996, he represented State House District 7 for four terms and was the Chairman of the House Education Committee from 1992 to 1996. Johnny was the owner of McFerren Real Estate for 60 years. He was the founder and owner of Johnny's Catfish and Seafood at 5130 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop in Shreveport. He was the President of the Belle Maison Neighborhood Association in Shreveport. He was also a founding member and deacon for over 50 years at Brookwood Baptist Church. In 2017, Governor John Bel Edwards appointed Mr. McFerren to the Board of Supervisors of the University of Louisiana System. Johnny was preceded in death by his beloved wife Patsy Moss McFerren, and brothers Wayne and Norman McFerren. Left behind to cherish many memories are his daughter, Karen Beth McFerren; son, Scott McFerren and wife Lori; grandsons, Justin Penn and wife Heather, Clint McFerren and wife Lauren, Beau McFerren and wife Gabby; greatgrandchildren, Cora, Michael Reid, and John-Hardin Penn; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Honoring Johnny as pallbearers were Jackie Birdwell, Jeremy Evans, Tim Leger, Beau McFerren, Clint McFerren, Jeff McFerren, Michael McFerren, David Parish, and Justin Penn. Serving as honorary pallbearers were his former colleagues from the Louisiana State Legislature. The family suggests memorials be made to Brookwood Baptist Church, 9014 Brookwood Church Way, Shreveport, LA 71106.