Jan. 11, 1937-Aug. 29, 2018

Mansfield, LA – Funeral services honoring the life of Jo Morris, 81, were held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 1, 2018, at Rose-Neath’s Chapel in Mansfield, LA with Rev. Frank Ott and Robert Springer officiated. Burial followed at Magnolia Cemetery in Logansport, LA. The family received friends at Rose-Neath Mansfield Funeral Home on Friday, August 31, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.Shreveport, LA. Preceding Jo in death were her husband Joseph Herman Morris; her parents; four sisters; and one brother. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her sons, Toni JoeMorris and wife Christine of Mansfield, LA, Ronald Dean Morris and wife Nancy of Baton Rouge, LA; daughter, Marilyn Jonette Mays of Mansfield, LA; sisters, Claudine Howard, Maxine Collins, Marie Rascoe; seven grandchildren, Buford, Roy, Rachel, Keith, Megan, Jacqui, Jessica; ten great-grandchildren, Anessa, Rylan, Kailee, Colby, Troy, Evan, Maci, Trevor Joe, Colbi; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Honoring the life of Jo as pallbearers were Bruce Temple, Ricky Temple, Jason Powell, Steve Roe, Buford Morris and Roy Morris. Honorary pallbearer was Todd Davis. Jo was born January 11, 1937 to Newton and Annie Bell Temple and passed away on August 29, 2018, in Shreveport, LA. Preceding Jo in death were her husband Joseph Herman Morris; her parents; four sisters; and one brother. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her sons, Toni Joe Morris and wife Christine of Mansfield, LA, Ronald Dean Morris and wife Nancy of Baton Rouge, LA; daughter, Marilyn Jonette Mays of Mansfield, LA; sisters, Claudine Howard, Maxine Collins, Marie Rascoe; seven grandchildren, Buford, Roy, Rachel, Keith, Megan, Jacqui, Jessica; ten great-grandchildren, Anessa, Rylan, Kailee, Colby, Troy, Evan, Maci, Trevor Joe, Colbi; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Honoring the life of Jo as pallbearers were Bruce Temple, Ricky Temple, Jason Powell, Steve Roe, Buford Morris and Roy Morris. Honorary pallbearer was Todd Davis.

By Dr. Raymond Youngblood Jr.

Question, is there anyone that works for you that thinks they know better than you as what to do in YOUR place of business? They have lots of ideas.

They present them none stop. They say things like, “We have to find a new way to do this.” “I have a better way to do it.” “If I had my business, I would do this, and I would do that…” They can rally other staffers against your concepts and policies. They hold sidebar conversations that taint the fabric of your business. They are full of what if’s and if this and if that. We country folks got a saying, “If ‘IF’ was a fifth of liquor we would all be drunk.”
 

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By:  Raymond Powell

Most DeSoto Parish residents should they ever hear of Wallace Lake would not consider it an important part of our history. Wallace is a portion of DeSoto Parish’s northern boundary with Caddo Parish. In the early part of the 1800’s the Red River was blocked by a massive log jam flooding a large part of northwest Louisiana resulting in Bayou Pierre becoming the route for water transportation for the settlement of Natchitoches to points north.

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Shreveport, LA – Funeral services honoring the life of Lucie Sherman Petty, 78, was held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 20, 2018, at Christ Memorial Episcopal Church in Mansfield, LA with Bishop Charles Jenkins officiating. Burial was followed at Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Keithville, LA. The family received friends at Rose-Neath Mansfield Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 19, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Lucie was born November 18, 1939, in Mansfield, LA to Frank and Emma Elam Petty, Sr. and entered into rest on September 16, 2018, in Shreveport, LA. Preceding Lucie in death were her parents, sister Charlotte Conradi, and brother Frank Albert Petty, Jr. She is the fifth generation to be born in Mansfield, where her family has lived since 1850. Her great grandfather on the maternal side was the Hon. J.B. Elam, the first Mayor of Mansfield, Speaker of the Confederate House and Congressman from the 4th Congressional District. Her paternal great grand father was the Hon. Elijah Parson Petty, a Texas lawyer and Confederate Captain in Walker’s Greyhounds that fought in the Battle of Mansfield and was mortally wounded at the Battle of Pleasant Hill. Captain Petty’s son, Don Green Petty, was a college professor and businessman that settled in Mansfield in 1906. This grandfather of Lt. Colonel Petty constructed the first electrical system in Mansfield and owned the original electric plant. His many business ventures included timber, banking, and oil and gas interests. Her father, Frank Petty also managed the electric company for his family. Lt. Colonel Petty graduated from Mansfield High School and received her B.S. in Nursing from Northwestern State University. As a registered nurse her career included serving the public in hospitals from the east coast to the west coast and everything from public health nursing to running hospital departments in Louisiana, Georgia and Arkansas. She entered the Army Nurse Corps during the Vietnam era and served until her retirement right after the first Desert Storm conflict. She received multiple rewards in the Army including: the Meritorious Service Medal; the Army Achievement Medal; and the Army Commendation Medal, among others. Ms. Petty attended both the Episcopal Church and her son’s church Faith Bible Missionary Church. Ms. Petty’s hobbies included gardening and a great love of pets. She was also a major stroke survivor and worked with stroke victims. Those left behind to cherish her memory are: son Al Sale and his wife Elaine of Shreveport, LA; daughter Noel Sale of New York, NY; sister Alannah Smith and her husband Ron of Fairfax, Virginia; grandchildren Henry Allyn “Hank” Sale, Jr, Ellen Sale Dominguez, Emily Sale; and great grandchildren Blaire Sale, Brylee Dominguez, Brenna Dominguez, and Henry Allyn Sale, III.

BENSON, LA – Funeral services honoring the life of Coy Wesley English, 59, was held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at Rose-Neath’s Chapel in Mansfield, LA with Rev. Delman Rogers officiating. Burial followed at Union Springs Cemetery in Converse, LA. Visitation was held at Rose-Neath’s Mansfield Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wesley was born October 25, 1958, in Mansfield, LA to Vernon and Ella Leona English and entered into rest on September 15, 2018. He was a loving brother, uncle and friend. He worked for the Mansfield Fire Department for 19 years and volunteered at many other fire stations. Preceding Wesley in death were his parents; maternal grandparents, Thomas and Ella Estes; paternal grandparents, Elton and Sudie English; and maternal great grandparents, William and Buna Hatcher. Those left behind to cherish his memory is his sister, Shelia English Simpson and husband Paul of Benson, LA; niece, Brandie Renee Sims of Benson, LA; nephew, Ronald Wayne Sims, Jr. of Logansport, LA; and a host of fellow firefighters and close friends. Honoring Wesley as pallbearers was Mike Curry, Lee Shaver, Wayne Nichols, Paul Reed, Jonathan Wadkins and Coty Rachal. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Mansfield Fire Department. The family extends a special Thank You to Superior Hospice, Mansfield Nursing Center, Billy Locke, Karen Lee, Wayne and Susan Nichols.

Donald Henry Holland, 83, of Mansfield, Louisiana, passed away on September 20, 2018. He was born in Council Hill, Oklahoma on May 16, 1935, to Pat and Inez Holland. A man of many talents, Donald embraced, enjoyed and exceled at all life has to offer. His adventures are too numerous to mention and his talents were limitless. An Aviation Specialist by trade, Donald was also an underwater welder, race horse jockey and dirt track race car driver. In his down time, Donald loved the great outdoors and enjoyed camping, hiking, and fishing with his friends and loved ones. More than his accomplishments, the man behind them was full of love, laughter, compassion, and support. Donald’s smile, laughter, and joking never failed to light up a room and his ever present positivity was infectious. A great humanitarian, Donald provided a wide range of support to his family and strangers – from his younger brother, who he helped get to college, to anyone in need of a helping hand. Donald was married to Billie Toombs Holland for 57 years and was a loving, devoted, and fun husband and father of three sons. He is survived by his wife, sons, and daughters in law, including Donald and his wife Jill, Dwight and his wife Leanne, his brother Lloyd and extended family.

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Charles Brown announces his passing on September 16, 2018. Robert Charles Brown was born January 5, 1947 in Mansfield, Louisiana to Ruth Pegues and the late Sylvester Brown. Robert accepted Christ at an early age at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church in Trenton, Louisiana. He graduated high school in 1966 from All Saints in Pelican, Louisiana where he met the love of his life and wife—Olive Glenda Carter Brown. He attended Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana two years prior to being drafted by the United States Army for the Vietnam War. He served in the 1st Cavalry Division of the United States Army during his time in the military. After the war, they moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he worked at Exxon Chemical Plant for many years. Later, he happily retired and moved closer to “home” in Catuna, Louisiana. Robert will be forever and lovingly remembered by his wife of over 40 years, Olive Brown and his children, Dr. Fredericka Delores Brown(Husband-Richard Herron), Byron Michael Brown, Derek Lamar Brown(Wife-Ebony Brown), and Dr. Jasmine Nicole Brown Baker(Husband-Quinton Baker). Also, Robert will be fondly remembered by his four grandchildren, Madisyn, Lauren, Reid and Cameron. Lastly, he will be remembered by his mother, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. Robert Charles Brown lived a full and eventful life. His spirit lives in all of us! He carried the titles of friend, husband, war hero, and dad. He will be dearly missed.

Dr. Scott Lamar Tatum, Pastor Emeritus of Broadmoor Baptist Church, reached his eternal home in heaven on September 21, 2018. A service celebrating his life and thanking God for his ministry was at Broadmoor Baptist Church Worship Center North at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2018. Officiating was Dr. Wilson Tatum. There were two times for visitation. The first was in the chapel at The Glen on Thursday, September 27th from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. The second visitation was in Broadmoor Baptist Church Worship Center North on Saturday, September 29th beginning at 10 a.m. until time of service. Dr. Tatum was born 98 years ago in Converse, Louisiana and grew up in Mansfield. He was a graduate of Mansfield High School, Baylor University, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he earned the Doctor of Theology degree. Being a pastor was his calling and he was privileged to share in the joyful events such as baptisms and marriages as well as times of sorrow with church members. Following early pastorates in Texas, he served as pastor of Broadmoor Baptist Church from 1951 through 1974. He then taught preaching at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary for fourteen years. Active in Baptist denominational life, he served on the Board of Trustees at Southwestern Seminary, Louisiana College, Southeastern Seminary, and the Southern Baptist Sunday School Board. He was president of the Louisiana Baptist Convention in 1964-65 and preached the annual sermon at the Southern Baptist Convention in 1969. Particularly interested in missions, he preached in numerous overseas assignments and revivals. He was named Distinguished Alumnus of Southwestern Seminary, where a preaching chapel was named in his honor. Dr. Tatum was preceded in death by his parents, James Wilson Tatum and Maggie Hood Tatum; his brother, Wilson Benton Tatum; his sisters, Marie Tatum Cunningham Sutton, Sibyl Tatum Edwards, Inez Tatum Webb, and Maudie Tatum; and his grandson James Tatum. He is survived by his wife, Doris Ray Tatum, who was his help-mate for 76 years; his son Dr. Wilson Tatum and daughter-in-law Dr. Cheryl Tatum of Frost, Texas; his daughter Trisha Price and son-in-law Dr. Dick Price of Shreveport; daughter Kathryn Land and son-in-law Dr. Terry Land of Texarkana, Texas; and his brother James Tatum and wife Frances of Houston, Texas. The Tatums’ grandchildren and families are Jim Price, wife Cynthia, son Nicholas, and daughter Mallory; Dr. Alyson Denson, husband Wayne, sons Chase, Brett, and Alex and daughter LeAnna; Dr. Melanie Stivers, husband Jim and daughter Dahlia; Derek Land, wife Stephanie, son Paxton and daughters Tatum and Kaki; and Russell Tatum. Honoring Dr. Tatum as pallbearers were his grandchildren. The graveside service was for the family only.

Logansport, LA – Funeral services honoring the life of Hazel Lum Harper, 92, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at Hunter Magnolia Baptist Church in Mansfield, LA with Reverend Amador Santos officiating. Burial will follow at Union Springs Cemetery in Converse, LA. The family will receive friends at Hunter Magnolia Baptist Church on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Hazel was born January 15, 1926, in Mansfield, LA to Robert and Fannie Bass English and entered into rest on October 8, 2018. Preceding Hazel in death were her parents; her husbands, Buron Lee Lum and James Harper; brothers; Dennis, Louis, Bill, and Coy English; sisters, Sally McNeil and Totsie Bissell; grandson, Steve Harper; and granddaughter, Veleda Ermel. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her sons, C.B. Lum and wife Debbie of Converse, LA, Jimmy Harper and wife Terry of Joaquin, TX; daughters, Nelda Worthington and Norma Kay Ermel both of Huxley, TX; grandchildren, Shonda Elliott, Scotty Liles, Teresa Kay Bryant, Kelly Calhoun, Kara Cormier, Casey Lum; and 19 great grandchildren. Honoring Hazel as pallbearers will be Scotty Liles, Casey Lum, Cody Hamilton, Warren Parker, Bill Jarrett, and Zack Bryant. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Logansport Chapel – (318) 697-4441

Celebration of the life of Elsie Mae Sibley Carter will be held at Word of Truth Church in Many, Louisiana on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. She was born into this world on August 29, 1931, the daughter of Ellis Kirkland Sibley and Bessie Wilson Sibley, and entered into her eternal rest with Jesus on October 20, 2018 at 87 years of age. Those left to cherish her memories are her husband of 68 years, Jack Carter; her sister Frankie Piscitelli of Albuquerque, New Mexico; son, Mike Carter and wife Cindy of Knoxville, Tennessee; daughter, Carolyn Ricks and husband Hanan of Many, Louisiana; son, Jeffery Carter and wife Lori of Roswell, Georgia; daughter, Ginger Dugas and husband Glenn of Lafayette, Louisiana; Grandchildren, Jacque Ricks Thurman, Jimmy Ricks, Kathy Carter Gibbons, Rev. David Carter, Amanda Carter and Travis Carter; Great-Grandchildren, Ty and Brooke Thurman, Sophie and Carter Gibbons and many loved nieces and nephews. Those who welcomed her home are her parents, her twin brother Ellis Ray Sibley, brother Robert Sibley, and sisters Helen Lehr, Clara Anders and Cleola (Kitty) Genaurdi. Elsie loved the Word of God and her greatest joy was to teach and disciple others. She lived a life of joy and touched all with love and compassion. Her shining light will continue to glow through the many people to whom she counseled and taught the Word. Pall Bearers: Wayne Lehr, Bob Ward, John Genaurdi, Mark Forsythe, Paul Genaurdi and Scott Lehr. Honorary Pall Bearers: Jerry Lehr and Allen Lehr. Special thanks with deep gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Kathleen Kautz, Elsie's caregivers: Joy Beason, Charlotte Woodworth, Margaret Schexnaydre, Josie Bent, Amber Barajas, Beverly Rogers, Linda Thompson and Tara Thomisee; and to Kindred Home Health and Hospice of Natchitoches.

Pelican, LA – Funeral services honoring the life of Carrie Laffitte, 83, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 28, 2018, at Pelican United Methodist Church in Pelican, LA with Reverend Paul Gwinn and Lay Servant Jeremy Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at Pelican Cemetery in Pelican, LA. The family will receive friends at Pelican United Methodist Church on Friday, October 26, 2018, from 6:00 p.m. until service time. Carrie was born February 19, 1935 in Harmon, LA to Marion and Velmer Morse Richey and entered into rest on October 24, 2018, in Pelican, LA. Preceding Carrie in death were her parents; her husband, Marshall Mack Laffitte; sons, Carey Marcel “Cooter” Laffitte, James Marshall “Jamie” Laffitte; sisters, Ruby Burns, Verna Gabel, Mallie Litton, Doris Richey; brother, Vernard Marion Richey; and son-in-law, Donnie Averitt. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her daughters, Ester Ebarb and Dovie Averitt both of Pelican, LA; daughter-in-law, Jackie Laffitte of Pelican, LA; sisters, Maggie Barnes of Keithville, LA, Saralene Touchton, Barbara Wedgeworth, and Patricia Cooper all of Pelican, LA; brother, Charles Richey of Paragould, AR; grandchildren, Kevin Phillips, Jeremy Phillips, Shelly Choate, Jacinda Gwinn, Donnie Averitt, Jr., Katrina McCammond, Danielle Daniel, Amanda Henry, Rickey Laffitte, Angel Thompson, Chrissy Henderson, Shianne Wilkins, Levi Laffitte; 31 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and special friends, Marie Hays and Dawna Hays. Honoring Carrie as pallbearers will be Sonnie Averitt, Bruce Phillips, Christian Brown, Nathan Henderson, Travis Daniel, Mikey McCammond, Ben Phillips, Austin Henderson, Zach Henderson and Brandon Welborn. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations be made to Pelican United Methodist Church, Post Office Box 103, Pelican, LA 71063. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Mansfield Chapel – (318) 872-4660

STANLEY, LA--Funeral services honoring the life of Scott Gannon, 59, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 25, 2018, at Rose-Neath’s Logansport Chapel with Bro. Coday Johnson and Rev. Mark Pierce officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Stanley, LA. The family will receive friends at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Logansport, LA on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. Scott was born September 11, 1959 in Shreveport, LA to Dan Elwyn and Patricia Messick Gannon and entered into rest on October 20, 2018. Preceding Scott in death were his father and his brother, Dan Elwyn Gannon, Jr. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Connie Sue Gannon of Stanley, LA; mother, Patricia Gannon of Logansport, LA; sons, Scott William Gannon and wife Heather of Stanley, LA, Daniel Paul Gannon and wife Brandy of Doyline, LA, Jesse Dean Gannon of Houston, TX, Samuel Glen Gannon and fiancé Mallory Villard of Shreveport, LA; daughter, Sarah Gannon Norwood and husband Bobby of Converse, LA; sister, Dana Myers and Michael of Dudley, GA; grandchildren, Zack Gannon, Drew Gannon, Erin Gannon, Dan Spears, Bryan Norwood, Daniel Paul Gannon, Jr., Maddie Norwood and Maelie Gannon. Honoring Scott as pallbearers will be Gary Seago, Scotty Liles, Daniel Paul Gannon, Sr., Scott W. Gannon, Jesse Gannon, Sam Gannon, Bobby Norwood, and Zack Gannon. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Love, Chuck Bass, Raymond Blunt, Ricky Weeks, Rodney Fisher, Mike Moton, John Gannon and Clint Walker. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to National Great Pyrenees Rescue. Please make checks payable to NGPR. Donations may be mailed to NGPR, c/o Melanie Carpenter, 227 Radbrook Drive, Bossier City, Louisiana 71112 or www.nationalpyr.org/make-adonation. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Logansport Chapel –(318) 697-4441

David Gary Canfield, born in Moss Point Mississippi on March 1, 1942, died peacefully at his home in Mansfield LA on October 16, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Gary was a graduate of Mississippi State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. He was a resident of DeSoto Parish for 38 years, moving his family to Mansfield when International Paper Company established its presence there. He retired from the company in 1997 as Maintenance Superintendent, after working at plants in Moss Point, MS, Texarkana, TX, and Georgetown SC. A quiet man who loved God and his family, he was respected by all who knew him. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Mansfield, where he served faithfully in the audiovisual area for a number of years. He loved hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Gary and his wife Carole helped establish The BackAlley Community Theatre in Grand Cane, LA , where he built sets, worked as technical director , oversaw the building maintenance, and lent his talents, in ways too many to count, to its numerous productions over 17 years. Because of these contributions, his quiet manner, his sweet friendship, and his love of God, Gary left his indelible mark on this community. DeSoto Parish is a better place for his having lived here. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years Carole, his son Stephen and wife April, grandchildren Connor Grayson and Ella Marie Canfield, many nieces and nephews, and numbers of friends. Gary was preceded in death by his parents Carl Edward and Nola Davis Canfield, and son Jonathan Edward Canfield. A memorial service was held at Roseneath Funeral Home on October 21, 2018. Contributions in his memory may be made to BackAlley Community Theater in Grand Cane. LA.

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Charles Brown announces his passing on September 16, 2018. Robert Charles Brown was born January 5, 1947 in Mansfield, Louisiana to Ruth Pegues and the late Sylvester Brown. Robert accepted Christ at an early age at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church in Trenton, Louisiana. He graduated high school in 1966 from All Saints in Pelican, Louisiana where he met the love of his life and wife—Olive Glenda Carter Brown. He attended Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana two years prior to being drafted by the United States Army for the Vietnam War. He served in the 1st Cavalry Division of the United States Army during his time in the military. After the war, they moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he worked at Exxon Chemical Plant for many years. Later, he happily retired and moved closer to “home” in Catuna, Louisiana. Robert will be forever and lovingly remembered by his wife of over 40 years, Olive Brown and his children, Dr. Fredericka Delores Brown(Husband-Richard Herron), Byron Michael Brown, Derek Lamar Brown(Wife-Ebony Brown), and Dr. Jasmine Nicole Brown Baker(Husband-Quinton Baker). Also, Robert will be fondly remembered by his four grandchildren, Madisyn, Lauren, Reid and Cameron. Lastly, he will be remembered by his mother, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. Robert Charles Brown lived a full and eventful life. His spirit lives in all of us! He carried the titles of friend, husband, war hero, and dad. He will be dearly missed.

Dr. Scott Lamar Tatum, Pastor Emeritus of Broadmoor Baptist Church, reached his eternal home in heaven on September 21, 2018. A service celebrating his life and thanking God for his ministry was at Broadmoor Baptist Church Worship Center North at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2018. Officiating was Dr. Wilson Tatum. There were two times for visitation. The first was in the chapel at The Glen on Thursday, September 27th from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. The second visitation was in Broadmoor Baptist Church Worship Center North on Saturday, September 29th beginning at 10 a.m. until time of service. Dr. Tatum was born 98 years ago in Converse, Louisiana and grew up in Mansfield. He was a graduate of Mansfield High School, Baylor University, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he earned the Doctor of Theology degree. Being a pastor was his calling and he was privileged to share in the joyful events such as baptisms and marriages as well as times of sorrow with church members. Following early pastorates in Texas, he served as pastor of Broadmoor Baptist Church from 1951 through 1974. He then taught preaching at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary for fourteen years. Active in Baptist denominational life, he served on the Board of Trustees at Southwestern Seminary, Louisiana College, Southeastern Seminary, and the Southern Baptist Sunday School Board. He was president of the Louisiana Baptist Convention in 1964-65 and preached the annual sermon at the Southern Baptist Convention in 1969. Particularly interested in missions, he preached in numerous overseas assignments and revivals. He was named Distinguished Alumnus of Southwestern Seminary, where a preaching chapel was named in his honor. Dr. Tatum was preceded in death by his parents, James Wilson Tatum and Maggie Hood Tatum; his brother, Wilson Benton Tatum; his sisters, Marie Tatum Cunningham Sutton, Sibyl Tatum Edwards, Inez Tatum Webb, and Maudie Tatum; and his grandson James Tatum. He is survived by his wife, Doris Ray Tatum, who was his help-mate for 76 years; his son Dr. Wilson Tatum and daughter-in-law Dr. Cheryl Tatum of Frost, Texas; his daughter Trisha Price and son-in-law Dr. Dick Price of Shreveport; daughter Kathryn Land and son-in-law Dr. Terry Land of Texarkana, Texas; and his brother James Tatum and wife Frances of Houston, Texas. The Tatums’ grandchildren and families are Jim Price, wife Cynthia, son Nicholas, and daughter Mallory; Dr. Alyson Denson, husband Wayne, sons Chase, Brett, and Alex and daughter LeAnna; Dr. Melanie Stivers, husband Jim and daughter Dahlia; Derek Land, wife Stephanie, son Paxton and daughters Tatum and Kaki; and Russell Tatum. Honoring Dr. Tatum as pallbearers were his grandchildren. The graveside service was for the family only.

Logansport, LA – Funeral services honoring the life of Hazel Lum Harper, 92, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at Hunter Magnolia Baptist Church in Mansfield, LA with Reverend Amador Santos officiating. Burial will follow at Union Springs Cemetery in Converse, LA. The family will receive friends at Hunter Magnolia Baptist Church on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Hazel was born January 15, 1926, in Mansfield, LA to Robert and Fannie Bass English and entered into rest on October 8, 2018. Preceding Hazel in death were her parents; her husbands, Buron Lee Lum and James Harper; brothers; Dennis, Louis, Bill, and Coy English; sisters, Sally McNeil and Totsie Bissell; grandson, Steve Harper; and granddaughter, Veleda Ermel. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her sons, C.B. Lum and wife Debbie of Converse, LA, Jimmy Harper and wife Terry of Joaquin, TX; daughters, Nelda Worthington and Norma Kay Ermel both of Huxley, TX; grandchildren, Shonda Elliott, Scotty Liles, Teresa Kay Bryant, Kelly Calhoun, Kara Cormier, Casey Lum; and 19 great grandchildren. Honoring Hazel as pallbearers will be Scotty Liles, Casey Lum, Cody Hamilton, Warren Parker, Bill Jarrett, and Zack Bryant. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Logansport Chapel – (318) 697-4441

Celebration of the life of Elsie Mae Sibley Carter will be held at Word of Truth Church in Many, Louisiana on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. She was born into this world on August 29, 1931, the daughter of Ellis Kirkland Sibley and Bessie Wilson Sibley, and entered into her eternal rest with Jesus on October 20, 2018 at 87 years of age. Those left to cherish her memories are her husband of 68 years, Jack Carter; her sister Frankie Piscitelli of Albuquerque, New Mexico; son, Mike Carter and wife Cindy of Knoxville, Tennessee; daughter, Carolyn Ricks and husband Hanan of Many, Louisiana; son, Jeffery Carter and wife Lori of Roswell, Georgia; daughter, Ginger Dugas and husband Glenn of Lafayette, Louisiana; Grandchildren, Jacque Ricks Thurman, Jimmy Ricks, Kathy Carter Gibbons, Rev. David Carter, Amanda Carter and Travis Carter; Great-Grandchildren, Ty and Brooke Thurman, Sophie and Carter Gibbons and many loved nieces and nephews. Those who welcomed her home are her parents, her twin brother Ellis Ray Sibley, brother Robert Sibley, and sisters Helen Lehr, Clara Anders and Cleola (Kitty) Genaurdi. Elsie loved the Word of God and her greatest joy was to teach and disciple others. She lived a life of joy and touched all with love and compassion. Her shining light will continue to glow through the many people to whom she counseled and taught the Word. Pall Bearers: Wayne Lehr, Bob Ward, John Genaurdi, Mark Forsythe, Paul Genaurdi and Scott Lehr. Honorary Pall Bearers: Jerry Lehr and Allen Lehr. Special thanks with deep gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Kathleen Kautz, Elsie's caregivers: Joy Beason, Charlotte Woodworth, Margaret Schexnaydre, Josie Bent, Amber Barajas, Beverly Rogers, Linda Thompson and Tara Thomisee; and to Kindred Home Health and Hospice of Natchitoches.

Pelican, LA – Funeral services honoring the life of Carrie Laffitte, 83, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 28, 2018, at Pelican United Methodist Church in Pelican, LA with Reverend Paul Gwinn and Lay Servant Jeremy Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at Pelican Cemetery in Pelican, LA. The family will receive friends at Pelican United Methodist Church on Friday, October 26, 2018, from 6:00 p.m. until service time. Carrie was born February 19, 1935 in Harmon, LA to Marion and Velmer Morse Richey and entered into rest on October 24, 2018, in Pelican, LA. Preceding Carrie in death were her parents; her husband, Marshall Mack Laffitte; sons, Carey Marcel “Cooter” Laffitte, James Marshall “Jamie” Laffitte; sisters, Ruby Burns, Verna Gabel, Mallie Litton, Doris Richey; brother, Vernard Marion Richey; and son-in-law, Donnie Averitt. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her daughters, Ester Ebarb and Dovie Averitt both of Pelican, LA; daughter-in-law, Jackie Laffitte of Pelican, LA; sisters, Maggie Barnes of Keithville, LA, Saralene Touchton, Barbara Wedgeworth, and Patricia Cooper all of Pelican, LA; brother, Charles Richey of Paragould, AR; grandchildren, Kevin Phillips, Jeremy Phillips, Shelly Choate, Jacinda Gwinn, Donnie Averitt, Jr., Katrina McCammond, Danielle Daniel, Amanda Henry, Rickey Laffitte, Angel Thompson, Chrissy Henderson, Shianne Wilkins, Levi Laffitte; 31 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and special friends, Marie Hays and Dawna Hays. Honoring Carrie as pallbearers will be Sonnie Averitt, Bruce Phillips, Christian Brown, Nathan Henderson, Travis Daniel, Mikey McCammond, Ben Phillips, Austin Henderson, Zach Henderson and Brandon Welborn. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations be made to Pelican United Methodist Church, Post Office Box 103, Pelican, LA 71063. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Mansfield Chapel – (318) 872-4660

STANLEY, LA--Funeral services honoring the life of Scott Gannon, 59, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 25, 2018, at Rose-Neath’s Logansport Chapel with Bro. Coday Johnson and Rev. Mark Pierce officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Stanley, LA. The family will receive friends at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Logansport, LA on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. Scott was born September 11, 1959 in Shreveport, LA to Dan Elwyn and Patricia Messick Gannon and entered into rest on October 20, 2018. Preceding Scott in death were his father and his brother, Dan Elwyn Gannon, Jr. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Connie Sue Gannon of Stanley, LA; mother, Patricia Gannon of Logansport, LA; sons, Scott William Gannon and wife Heather of Stanley, LA, Daniel Paul Gannon and wife Brandy of Doyline, LA, Jesse Dean Gannon of Houston, TX, Samuel Glen Gannon and fiancé Mallory Villard of Shreveport, LA; daughter, Sarah Gannon Norwood and husband Bobby of Converse, LA; sister, Dana Myers and Michael of Dudley, GA; grandchildren, Zack Gannon, Drew Gannon, Erin Gannon, Dan Spears, Bryan Norwood, Daniel Paul Gannon, Jr., Maddie Norwood and Maelie Gannon. Honoring Scott as pallbearers will be Gary Seago, Scotty Liles, Daniel Paul Gannon, Sr., Scott W. Gannon, Jesse Gannon, Sam Gannon, Bobby Norwood, and Zack Gannon. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Love, Chuck Bass, Raymond Blunt, Ricky Weeks, Rodney Fisher, Mike Moton, John Gannon and Clint Walker. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to National Great Pyrenees Rescue. Please make checks payable to NGPR. Donations may be mailed to NGPR, c/o Melanie Carpenter, 227 Radbrook Drive, Bossier City, Louisiana 71112 or www.nationalpyr.org/make-adonation. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Logansport Chapel –(318) 697-4441

David Gary Canfield, born in Moss Point Mississippi on March 1, 1942, died peacefully at his home in Mansfield LA on October 16, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Gary was a graduate of Mississippi State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. He was a resident of DeSoto Parish for 38 years, moving his family to Mansfield when International Paper Company established its presence there. He retired from the company in 1997 as Maintenance Superintendent, after working at plants in Moss Point, MS, Texarkana, TX, and Georgetown SC. A quiet man who loved God and his family, he was respected by all who knew him. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Mansfield, where he served faithfully in the audiovisual area for a number of years. He loved hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Gary and his wife Carole helped establish The BackAlley Community Theatre in Grand Cane, LA , where he built sets, worked as technical director , oversaw the building maintenance, and lent his talents, in ways too many to count, to its numerous productions over 17 years. Because of these contributions, his quiet manner, his sweet friendship, and his love of God, Gary left his indelible mark on this community. DeSoto Parish is a better place for his having lived here. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years Carole, his son Stephen and wife April, grandchildren Connor Grayson and Ella Marie Canfield, many nieces and nephews, and numbers of friends. Gary was preceded in death by his parents Carl Edward and Nola Davis Canfield, and son Jonathan Edward Canfield. A memorial service was held at Roseneath Funeral Home on October 21, 2018. Contributions in his memory may be made to BackAlley Community Theater in Grand Cane. LA.