Gloster, LA

Doris Elizabeth Dowden Bello, 93, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019 due to a long well lived life. Doris was born on December 24, 1925 to Alton and Stella Dowden. She graduated from Hornbeck High School and attended Draughn’s Business College in Houston, Texas.

Doris was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Louise F. Bello; parents, Alton and Stella Dowden, three brothers, Marlin, Billie and Charles and sister, Maura Jane Dowden. She is survived by one brother, Ronald L. Dowden Sr. of Newnan, Georgia and numerous nieces and nephews, Deborah Dees, Gerald Dowden, Douglas Dowden, J. Michael Dowden, Suzanne Dilsaver, Jana Johns, Pamela G. Snyder, Ronald L. Dowden Jr., Donna Sue Smith and Joseph Dowden.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Rose-Neath Southside Chapel with Reverend Mel Campbell officiating. Doris will be buried at Beckcom Cemetery in Hornbeck, LA. Her body can be viewed at Rose-Neath Southside Funeral Home in Shreveport, LA from 11:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

Honoring Doris as pallbearers will be Mike Dowden, Gerald Dowden Jr., Joseph Dowden, Ronald “Chip” Dowden Jr., Michal Gardener, Nick Dilsaver and Phil Dees.

From my rotting body, flowers shall grow and I am in them and that is eternity. (By Edvard Manch)

Mansfield, LA

Funeral services honoring the life of Leslie Erin Eason Norvell, 37, was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Rose-Neath Chapel in Mansfield, LA with Minister Fred Jones and Gary Evans officiating. Burial followed at Pollard Cemetery in Mansfield, LA. The family received friends at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, LA on Saturday, February 9, 2019, from 11 a.m. until time of service.

Leslie was born July 29, 1981 in Shreveport, LA and entered into rest on February 5, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, John Terrel Eason; paternal grandparents, Johnie and Joyce Johniken Eason; and maternal grandparents, W. Colvin and Mary Garrett Boyt.

Those left behind to cherish her memory are mother and step-father, Sherri and Buford Rascoe of Converse, LA and son Caleb Matthew Eason Crawford of Bossier City, LA.

Honoring Leslie as pallbearers were Gerald W. Boyt, Jonathan Niette, Jack Niette, Larry Dale Bergeron, Joe Craig Fleniken and Allen Rascoe. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Evans, Dick “Dave” Knadler, Chal Rascoe, Bill Bunyard and Sammy Clifton.

Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Mansfield Chapel – (318) 872-4660

Mansfield, LA

Funeral services honoring the life of Robert Andy Smith, 67, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at Rose-Neath Chapel in Mansfield, LA with Rev. Al Sale officiating. Burial will follow at Sloan Cemetery in Mansfield, LA. The family will receive friends at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, LA on Monday, February 25, 2019, from 5 p.m. till 8 p.m.

Robert was born July 19, 1951 in Mansfield, LA and entered into rest on February 22, 2019 in Shreveport, LA. He was owner/operator of Smith Accounting Services locating in Mansfield for 39 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Lee Smith, Jr. and Louise Oldham Smith.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are sister, Sherry Lewis and husband, Ardis of Mansfield, LA; brothers, Jeffrey O. Smith and wife, Jeanne of Shreveport, LA, John A. Smith and wife, Renee of Stonewall, LA, Matthew L. Smith and wife, Keila of Shreveport; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Honoring Robert as pallbearers will be Jeffrey O. Smith, John A. Smith, Matthew L. Smith, Josh D. Smith, Josh M. Smith, Bryan Atkins, John D. Smith and David Calhoun. Honorary pallbearers will be Austin Smith, Newell Atkins, and Ardis Lewis.

Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Mansfield Chapel – (318) 872-4660

Memorial services for Margaret Herrin Blunt, 70, was held at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, In Mansfield. Visitation began at 11:00 am Thursday, February 28, 2019. Services began at 2:00 pm, on the same day. Thumper Miller officiated. After a short procession, the graveside service commenced at the Friendship Cemetery, on Mounce Road, in Grand Cane.

Margaret was born August 8, 1948, in Natchitoches, LA. She was the second of five children born to James, Jr. and Moyna Herrin. She was a 1966 graduate of C.E. Byrd High School. Margaret passed away, peacefully, surrounded by family, after a lengthy illness on February 23, 2019.

In better days, Margaret enjoyed traveling, caring for her family and working alongside her husband, of 33 years, on their farm, in Grand Cane. Whether she was doing chores or playing a game, she would often say, “We are making memories.” Together with her sisters and parents, she took many cruises all over the world including Hawaii, Europe and the Caribbean. They also traveled the states in their motorhome, seeing the sights and enjoying being together. At home, she loved to cook and host large family gatherings. When she was able, fishing, especially “perch-jerkin,” and tending the garden were her favorite pastimes. She loved shelling peas and would ask us to bring her bags of them to shell even after she was unable to pick them herself. In her last days, the life and memories she squeezed into those precious few years were the times she reminisced about the most.

She was preceded in death by her parents, the love of her life, Johnny and her long-time friend and caregiver, Al. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Phillip Lawrence (Melinda) and Chris Lawrence (Missy) of Grand Cane; her grandchildren: Aaron Lawrence (Chelsey), of Frierson, Blake Lawrence and Caroline Lawrence, of Grand Cane; her siblings: Jamie Waites (Alan), Linda Goodgion (Steve), James Herrin, III (Robin), and John Herrin, who all reside in Shreveport; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

Honoring Margaret as pallbearers were her sons, Phillip and Chris Lawrence, her grandsons Aaron and Blake Lawrence, and her brothers John and Jimmy Herrin.

The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation for the care and patience shown by the doctors, nurses and staff of the Bradford Rehabilitation Center, St. Joseph’s Hospice, Dr. Ross Nelson of Pain Care Management and Dr. Phillip Utter of The Spine Institute. Special thanks to Uncle Jimmy whose presence and unconditional love was the greatest help of all.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to any charity of your choosing. If you don’t have a preference, please consider the Desoto Regional Health System Foundation (DRHS Foundation), 207 Jefferson Street, Mansfield, LA 71052.

Pamela Kay Caston Rogers was born in Sulphur, Louisiana, on February 13, 1960, and finished her time on earth in Shreveport, Louisiana, on February 28, 2019.

Pam was predeceased by her parents, James Coleman Caston and Bonnie Louise Millican Caston, and by her older brother, James Forrest Caston.

She is survived by two children, Kelley Louise Hicks and husband Scott with three grandchildren, Brandi, Madison and Joey, and Eric Michael Hammond, and wife Kirsten. She is also survived by one sister, Donna Caston Nix, and husband Nicky; one brother, David Allan Caston, and wife Carla; by six nephews, Wesley, Samuel, Justin, Roe (Dylan), Coleman and Brian; and numerous cousins, relatives and friends, including special close friends Prissy and Doc.

Pam moved with her family to DeSoto Parish at an early age and lived there for her entire life. She was a graduate of Stanley High School. She was proud to have been able to be a stay at home mom spending time while Kelley and Eric were growing up. She loved her nephews and during the last several years really enjoyed spending time with Brian as her running buddy. She loved her animals and was completely devoted to Taz, her Rat Terrier. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews.

Visitation was at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Rose-Neath Chapel in Mansfield, Louisiana, and immediately followed by services beginning at 3:30 p.m.

Funeral services honoring the life of Carroll “Dean” Wells, 58, were held at 3:30 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2019, at Rose-Neath Chapel in Mansfield, LA with Rev. Toby Shaw officiating. The family received friends at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, LA on Monday, February 25, 2019, from 1 p.m. till time of service.

Dean was born January 30, 1961 in Mansfield, LA and entered into rest on February 19, 2019.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 27 years, Sherri Wells of Mansfield, LA; mother and step-father, Darlene and Richard Freshour of Gresham, OR; father and step-mother, Hugh Carroll Wells and Patricia of West Palm, FL; sisters, Donna Pearson, Carrollyn Wakefield, Margaux Kinkade; brothers, Scott Lundervold, Gary Lundervold, Sterling Wells, Wesley Wells; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Honoring Dean as pallbearers will be Billy McCall, Kevin Hults, Jeffery Wells, Scott Lundervold, Gary Lundervold and Wesley Wells.

Funeral services honoring the life of Mildred Dolores Caldwell, 83, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 4, 2019, at Rose-Neath Chapel in Mansfield, LA with Reverend Mack Black and Reverend Bruce Nolen officiating. Burial followed at Pelican Cemetery in Pelican, LA. The family received friends at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, LA on Sunday, March 3, 2019, from 5 p.m. till 8 p.m.

Mildred Dolores Rogers Caldwell passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 of a sudden illness. She was born in Franklinton, Louisiana on September 22, 1935 to J.D. and Althea Rogers. She was a resident of Pelican, Louisiana for seventy-one years and a faithful member of Pelican Baptist Church. Mildred was a home economist for three years in Sabine Parish. She also taught school for twenty and a half years.

Preceding Mildred in death were her parents and son, Donald Clay Caldwell. She is survived by her husband of fifty-eight years, Glen Caldwell of Pelican; daughter, Pam Hesser and Alex; son, Joseph Caldwell and Terry; four grandchildren, David Hesser, Clint Caldwell, Ben Hesser, and Tabetha Caldwell and five great grandchildren.

Honoring Mildred as pallbearers will be David Hesser, Ben Hesser, Clint Caldwell, Jeff Green, Kenny Knotts, Trey Tharpe, Christopher Knotts, and Corey Davidson. Honorary pallbearer will be Mack Knotts.

William “Bill” Bernard Flores, Sr., 95, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 after a short illness at the Northwest Louisiana War Veteran’s Home in Bossier City, LA. Beloved family, friends, and caretakers surrounded him during his final days.

He was born in the Rambin Community, DeSoto Parish, LA of Spanish-French descent to William Breazeale Flores and Mary Dabney DeSoto. On his maternal side, his 6th generation grandfather, Louis Antoine Juchereau de St. Denis, founded Natchitoches, LA in 1714. On his paternal side, his 5th generation grandfather, Gill Flores, was a Spanish official who came through Mexico City to Nacogdoches, TX.

He is a product of the Greatest Generation, having served in World War II as a Merchant Marine in the North and South Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea, Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico during 1943-44. He joined the U.S. Army in 1944 and served in the 108th Infantry Regiment during the Philippines Campaign as an infantryman, rising to the rank of sergeant.

He was educated as an accountant and tax consultant (enrolled agent) and had extensive service and experience in the heavy construction machinery field, serving at times as bookkeeper, office manager, parts manager, salesman, sales manager, and general manager of various construction equipment dealerships in Louisiana and Mississippi both in domestic and foreign construction equipment. He also maintained a side bookkeeping-tax service in addition to his fulltime job.

He held memberships in the Knights of Columbus 3rd and 4th Degree, Order of the Alhambra, Elks BPOE, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and the Merchant Marine Combat Veterans Association. He had a very active social with his wives in many dance clubs and Krewes.

After the death of his wife Frances Laffitte in 1966, he met and married Juanita Sutton Guidry, who took on the responsibility of his extended family of five children.

He was preceded in death by parents, his sisters Margie Elaine Flores and Geneva Flores Evans, his brothers James Anthony Flores and twin brother Joseph Breazeale Flores, his wives Frances Laffitte Flores and Juanita Sutton Guidry Flores, his son William Bernard Flores, Jr., and his daughter Donna Carol Flores. He is survived by his son Terence Lane Flores of Mooringsport, LA, his daughter Veronica Flores Ladner of Diamondhead, MS, and his son Joseph Laffitte Flores of St. Gabriel, LA. He leaves many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and close relatives.

The family wishes to thank the Christus Highland Hospital, Christus Hospice, and the Northwest Louisiana War Veterans Home staff for their care and concern for Bill and his family.

Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. There will be a visitation and Rosary at 10:00 a.m. prior to a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, 425 McCormick Street, Bossier City, LA on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. The interment will be in Carmel Catholic Cemetery Smithport Lake, Road, Carmel, LA on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with military honors.

Bill was a lifelong Catholic. Please pray for the repose of his Immortal Soul and for the family he left behind. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Carmel Catholic Cemetery c/o St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, P.O. Box 760, Mansfield, LA 71052 or to the Northwest Louisiana War Veterans Home Resident Activities Fund, 3130 Arthur Ray Teague Parkway, Bossier City, LA 71112.

On March 8th 2019, at the age of 84, Wanda Lee Prothro of Mansfield, Louisiana, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Wanda was born in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma on October 3, 1934 to her parents Orville and Iris Leflett. She grew up in Haslam, Texas and graduated from Joaquin High School in 1951. She is preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Tandy Byron Prothro, Jr, sister Quelda York and sister Leurene Murry, She is survived by her brothers Bobby Leflett, and Charles Leflett, son Robert Prothro and wife Kay, daughter Vicky Williamson and husband Michael, and son John Prothro, Grandchildren Emily Gilbert and husband Bryan, Jonathan Prothro and wife Leslie, Melissa Alvarez and husband Gonzalo, Christin Quintana and husband Victor, and Great Grandchildren, Avery Gilbert, Ryan Gilbert and William Prothro.

Wanda loved helping others, and along with working through the years at church she was also a volunteer at Mansfield’s Feed and Seed. Wanda was a wild life oil painter where she expressed her love for animals and nature, and loved sharing her work with everyone around her. For many years she was an active member of the Desoto Art Council and the Natchitoches Art Guild. Above all, Wanda loved Jesus and took great joy and pride in being a wife and mother.

Funeral services honoring the life of Mr. Larry Austin, 76, were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Rose-Neath Chapel in Mansfield, LA with Rev. Jimmy Price officiating. Burial followed at Converse Cemetery in Converse, LA. The family received friends at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, LA on Friday, March 15, 2019, from 5 p.m. till 8 p.m.

Larry was born May 16, 1942 in Converse, LA to Alton and Eloise Branch Austin and entered into rest on March 13, 2019 in Shreveport, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alton and Eloise Austin; sisters, Pauline McKee, Audrey Leach, Opal Allen; and brothers, Jessie Ray Austin and Leroy Austin.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years, Joan Austin of Converse, LA; sons, Alan Austin and fiancé, Stacy Hughes of Hornbeck, LA, Rodney Austin and wife, Cheryl Austin of Converse, LA; daughter, Kari Raborn of Converse, LA; grandchildren, John, Rachal, Justin, Jacob, Christopher, Zac, Madeline, Cody, Erikk, Brittany, Haley, Raelyn, Tyler and Kadie; eight great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Honoring Larry as pallbearers will be John Raborn, Justin Austin, Jacob Austin, Christopher Austin, Zac Austin, and Cody Austin. Honorary pallbearers will be Erikk Sluss and Tyler Hanks.

Mansfield, LA – Services for Mrs. Bonnie Mae Dans, 82, of Marthaville, LA, will be held Monday, March 25, 2019 at Jennings Chapel in Marthaville. Services will begin at 10:00 AM, with visitation held Sunday, March 24, from 4:00 to 9:00 PM. Interment will follow services on Monday at Bethany Cemetery in Marthaville.

Bonnie was born June 30, 1936 in Eagle Lake, TX to Alford Oscar Morse of Bastrop, TX and Olivia Ladwig Morse of Garwood, TX. She passed away March 22, 2019 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Floyd Roland Dans, Sr., and her son Gary Dans.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Floyd Roland Dans, Jr. and wife Jami of Marthaville, and Paul Rolland Dans and wife Sue of Baytown, TX; daughters, Teresa Gail Keele of Fort Wayne, IN, and Lisa Nell King and husband Steve of Waco, TX; sisters, Sandra Kaye Sepulvado of Oakhurst, TX, and Margo Timmons of Fort Worth, TX; brothers, Jimmy Morse of Oakhurst and Alan Morse of Cutting Shoot, TX; 10 grandchildren, and 4 greatgrandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons, Clayton Dyes, Camron Dyes, Robbie King, Sterlin King, Jake King, and Scott Smyser. Acting as honorary pallbearers will be Austin Key, Zachary Dans, Levi Dans, Thomas Key, and Thad McCollom.

Many, LA – Funeral services honoring the life of Ronald “Ronnie” Reagan Chamberlin, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Rambin, LA with Father Francis Kamau officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Rambin Community. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019 with Rosary being held at 6:30 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, LA.

Ronnie was born July 12, 1956 in Mansfield, LA to John Marshall Chamberlin and Jeanine Rambin Chamberlin and entered into rest on March 21, 2019. Ronnie worked for Cleco for 30 years and loved his coworkers. He loved gardening, fishing and hunting. Most of all he was a proud grandfather of his first grandbaby, Lil Jack, who loved helping his Paw Paw picking his garden. He never met a stranger and was loved by so many people. He would help anyone in need. He loved the Lord and read his bible daily.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his mother, Jeanine Rambin Chamberlin. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 18 years, Diane “DeeDee” Chamberlin of Many, La.; sons, Daniel Kade Chamberlin and wife, Tabitha of Stonewall, La., Adam Blake Chamberlin and wife, Ashton of Shreveport, La.; sisters, Cindy Layfield of Castor, La., Lisa Chamberlin and companion, Lance Spears of Pleasant Hill, La.; brothers, Mark Steven Chamberlin of Rambin, La., John Michael Chamberlin of Rambin, La., Eric Marshall Chamberlin and wife, Marie of Baton Rouge, La; grandson, Jack Eric Chamberlin of Stonewall, La; and special friend Robbie “Yank” Meshell.

Honoring Ronald as pallbearers will be Daniel Kade Chamberlin, Adam Blake Chamberlin, John Michael Chamberlin, Eric Marshall Chamberlin, and Mark Steven Chamberlin. Honorary pallbearers will be Robbie “Yank” Meshell, Lee Garrett, Trent Behan, Ty Cobbs, Steve Haug and Brent McConathy.

Thank you to doctors and staff at MD Anderson Hospital for their care and support for Ronnie during his battle with cancer. A very special thank you to my mother, Rita Severs and my sister, Tammy Severs Wright for all their love and support. You guys were truly a blessing for being there for us. I could not had done this without you both. Also, thanks to Father Francis, Mrs. Shirley Rivers, Robbie “Yank” Meshell, Robin Young and Jennifer McBee for the words of encouragement and the prayers. They were very appreciated!

I will forever love you my Puddin’ Pop!! I know you will look down on us all!! We love you Ronnie!!

Logansport, LA - Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Janice Rogers Pierce, 70, were be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Rose-Neath Chapel, Logansport, LA. Officiating was Rev. Wayne Jones. Interment will be at O. E. Price Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at the funeral home.

Janice was born August 5, 1948 and passed away March 17, 2019. She was proceeded in death by father, Shelton Samuel Rogers, Sr.; mother, Annie Lois Steele Rogers; brother, Shelton Samuel Rogers, Jr.; father-in-law, Walter Pierce; and motherin-law, Catherine Pierce.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Don David Pierce; adopted sons, Charlie Metcalf and wife, Tonya Metcalf, and Victor Tingle and wife, Edie Tingle; daughter, Donisa Pierce Tingle and husband, Shane Tingle; granddaughters, Anna Grace Tingle, Haylee Caitlin Tingle, Tayler Mishelle Tingle; grandsons, Luke Tingle and Grayson Tingle; great grand-daughter, Aubrey Leanne Gentry; brothers, Thomas Rogers and wife, Margarite, Charlie Rogers, and Clay Rogers.

Pallbearers were be Brian Dean, Victor Tingle, Charlie Adams, Cleve Hogg, Cody Gentry and Charles Ray Metcalf.

Barbara, 71, was called home to her heavenly savior on March 25, 2019. Her devotion to family and a firm faith in God along with being surrounded by family and friends ultimately gave her peace in her final days. Barbara married her best friend, Donald Lee Toutcheque. They were married for over 55 years. They shared a beautiful life together with strong family values. She protected her family through her prayer and faith in Jesus Christ. She was a spiritual mentor and prayer warrior; especially to her many grandchildren. Her faith overflowed as blessings onto all who met her. She had a servant’s heart. She loved to entertain family and friends in their home for dinner or coffee. Her spirit and smile were radiant and captured the hearts of all who met her. She was kind and soft-spoken, and always had time to answer a question or solve a problem, no matter how small. One of her favorite past times was participating in Bible study and fellowshipping with other believers. She is survived by her husband, Donald Sr.; 4 sons, Donald Jr. and wife Tracy; Jeffrey and wife Jodi; Sidney and wife Kelly; Larry and wife Mauri; 17 grandchildren;11 great grandchildren; brother, Wayne Howell; and a host of extended family. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley Jefferson “Pop” and Doris Howell; father and mother-inlaw, Hewell and Dorothy Toutcheque; and many other extended family.

Pall bearers are Justin Toutcheque, Daniel Huerta, Jeremy Toutcheque, Lane Toutcheque, Tyler Toutcheque, and Johnny Jones. Honorary pall bearers are Jeffrey Toutcheque Jr., Colton Toutcheque, Christian Cain, Mike Polk, and Lanny Decuir.

Funeral arrangements made by Stroud Funeral Home of Clute, TX. Visitation was on Friday, March 29th from 5:00-8:00pm at Stroud Funeral Home in Clute, TX. Funeral Service was on Saturday, March 30th at 2:00pm at First Baptist Church of Shady Acres in Brazoria, TX. Graveside service to follow at Brazoria Cemetery in Brazoria, TX. Online condolences may be sent to www.stroudfuneralhome.com.

Converse, LA – Funeral services honoring the life of Berniece Elizabeth Nichols, began with the family receiving friends for visitation from 5:00-9:00 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2019 in the Rose-Neath Funeral Home Mansfield Chapel. Mrs. Nichols’ funeral was also held in the Chapel on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Waylon Guant and Rev. Jimmy Price officiating. Interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery in Converse, LA.

Berniece was born February 1, 1919 in Mitchell, LA to Elmer Leroy Barrett and Ethel Elizabeth Gieger and entered into rest on April 6, 2019.

Berniece was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Willard Samuel Nichols; her daughter, Kay Elizabeth Nichols Smith; and her infant son, Ronnie Samuel Nichols; and three brothers, Oliver Barrett, Wilson Barrett, and Leroy Barrett. Those left behind to cherish her memories are her sons, Carl Nichols and wife Fredericka of Cypress, Texas; and Loye Nichols of Converse, LA. She also leaves behind a daughter, Sue Hill and husband, Don of Converse, LA. In addition, she leaves behind a sister, Doris Marcantel of Converse, LA. She also leaves behind 12 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; 16 great, great grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Honoring her as pallbearers were Allen Nichols, Ron Nichols, Brian Nichols, Dean Nichols, Sammy Nichols, Harvey Nichols, Steve Smith, and Kenny Smith. Serving as honorary pallbearers were her great grandsons.

Keatchie, LA – Funeral services honoring the life of Michael Shane Weaver were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Rose-Neath Mansfield Chapel with Rev. Toby Shaw officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Heights Cemetery in Mansfield, LA. The family received friends for visitation from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, LA.

Michael was born December 5, 1976 in Shreveport, LA to Edward and Marilyn Adkison Weaver and he entered into rest on April 8, 2019. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward D. Weaver, Melissa Weaver, Travis Adkison, and Erma Jean Adkison.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Selena Weaver of Keatchie, LA; parents, Edward and Marilyn Adkison Weaver; sons, Christian Shane Weaver of Lafayette, LA, Roland Zachary Taylor and wife, Kaley of Shreveport, LA, Cameron Banks Taylor of Shreveport, LA; daughter, Katelyn Marie Weaver of Lafayette, LA; brother, Eddie Bryan Weaver and wife, Preswellia of Natchitoches, LA; grandchild, Conway Banks Taylor; and nieces and nephews, Elizabeth Weaver, Emma Weaver, Eddie Weaver, Jr., Layla Below and Brandon Below, Jr.

Honoring Michael as pallbearers will be Jody Warren, Brady Welch, Dewayne Arbuckle,

Greg Jones, Cameron Taylor and Roland Zachary Taylor.

Keatchie, LA – Funeral services honoring the life of Michael James Wooley were held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Champions For God “Cowboy Church” in with Rev. Charlie Mahone officiating. Burial followed at Keatchie Cemetery in Keatchie, LA. The family received friends for visitation from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2019 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, LA.

Mike was born August 12, 1955 in Many, LA to Everette C. Wooley and Helen Brandon of Many, LA and he entered into rest on April 5, 2019. Mike retired after 25 years of employment with General Motors where he enjoyed his job and co-workers.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 45 years, Jackie of Keatchie, LA.; son, Kevin J. Wooley and wife, Diane of Robeline, LA. In addition, he leaves behind a sister, Patti Fountain and husband, Robbie of Broaddus, TX; and his brother, Larry E. Wooley of Zwolle, LA; and his grandchildren: Stormy L. Wooley and Kevin E. Wooley of Haughton, LA.

Honoring Mr. Wooley as pallbearers will be Dean Wooley, Bill Johnston, Robert Bishop, Robert Constable, David Wooley, and Kevin Myers.

Vanessa Woolridge Duplessia, M.D. And Board Certified OBGYN was born in Mansfield, Louisiana on October 5, 1965 to Larnceen and Maattie Wooiridge. She joined the St. James AME Church at an early age. She passed away April 18, 2019.

Family hour will be at Jenkins Funeral Home on 170 Van Buren Street, Mansfield, La on Friday, April 26, 2019,from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral at Mansfield High School gynasium in Mansfield, La at 10:00 a.m. Interment at New Hope Well Cementary in Bernice, LA

Vanessa received her early education in the schools of DeSoto Parish, having graduated from Mansfield High School in 1983. She received her Bachelor Degree from LSU in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, M.D.Degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C. She did her intern at Tulane University in New Orleans,LA

At the time of her passing , she lived in Plano, Texas. Vanessa was a very successful doctor in Piano, TX.

She was a loving wife to her husband, Darren Duplessia and devoted mother to her only son, Nigel Duplessia.

Vanessa was lovingly called "Ness" by her family and friends. She had a magnetic personality that filled a room, and a warm smile that made everyone feel welcome. She knew no strangers. Vanessa was devoted to her Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated . She was dediated member of The One Community Church in Plano, TX, Pastor: Rev. Brenton Gross.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Whit and Lilkan Reed, Lee and Scleaner Woolridg and brother Orlando Vernada Woolridge.

She leaves to cherish her memories:her parents, Mattie and Larnceen Woolridge, (Mansfield,LA) son Nigel Duplessia, husband Darren Duplessia (Plano, TX), and one brother, Warren McCastle (Baton Rouge), two nieces ,Parris Woolridge (Baitimore, MD), Tiana Woolridge (Los Angles, CA), three nephews, Zachary Woolridge and Renaldo Wooiridge (Los Angles, CA), Royce Woolridge (Phoenix, AZ), one ex-sisterin-law, Patricia Jackson Woolridge (Los, Angeles,CA), one aunt, Laura Knighton, (Hammond, LA), and a host of many cousins and friends.

Beth Magee, the daughter of William Baker “Bill” Lunday, a World War I veteran, and Zaidee Mason Lunday, was born in Pelican, Louisiana on June 29, 1922. She was a descendant of a pioneer DeSoto Parish family. Her grandparents Dr. William H. and Anna Hart Mason settled in the Grove Hill community and later moved into Pelican in the late 1800s, after the construction of the railroad. One of Beth’s most vivid memories involved the Louisiana maneuvers in 1941. Hundreds of young soldiers arrived by train in Pelican and shopped at the local stores, much to the delight of the young ladies of the town. Beth often told of meeting Dwight Eisenhower and George Patton at the store run by her father and mother (formerly Dr. Mason’s office). Beth graduated from Pelican High School in 1939. She married James Franklin Magee, a World War II veteran, in 1942. After living in Texas for several years, Beth and Franklin moved back to Pelican with their young daughter Jan in 1960.

Beth was a member of the Pelican United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School, worked with the MYF group, and served in many other ways through the years. She was involved in various community activities, including 4-H leadership and the Home Demonstration (later Extension Homemakers) group. She was a board member of the Pelican Cemetery Association. Beth worked for several years at Dink’s Grocery (at the corner) in Pelican.

For the last several years Beth has lived with her daughter Jan Magee Greer and husband Randy in Pelican. Until then she had lived in the home she shared with her husband who passed away in 1976. Beth loved working in the yard, growing beautiful flowers, and sharing her space with cats, dogs and birds. She loved animals and she loved her family and friends. It was a common thing for Beth to remember folks with a card, a bouquet of flowers from her yard, or maybe a batch of her famous little pecan pies. In recent years If one inquired how Beth was feeling, her usual response was “I can still talk and eat!” She was recognized as the oldest breast cancer survivor in DeSoto Parish at the annual luncheon each year. When she was 94, Beth traveled 2000 miles with Jan and Randy to Minnesota where she enjoyed a reunion attended by over 40 family members. In 2018, Beth was blessed to be on the scene when her great-grandchild was born in Baton Rouge.

Beth was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her grandparents, grandson Randall Franklin Greer and by her granddaughter Jennifer Elizabeth Greer. She is survived by daughter Jan Greer and husband Randy, grandson Dr. Josh Greer and wife Dr. Jamie Hatcher Greer, great-grandson James Randall Greer, sister Martha Nornberg, nephews Ronnie Nornberg and wife Lana, and Ken Nornberg and wife Kathy, and her faithful four-legged companion, “Twinkie”. Other extended family members include 23 great-great nieces and nephews.

Rev. Ed Dilworth, former pastor of the Pelican United Methodist Church, will conduct the funeral service at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield on Friday, May 3, 2019, at 2:00 PM. Visitation will be Thursday, May 2, from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Burial will be in the Pelican Cemetery with prayers offered by Bro. Sam Wheless, pastor of Pelican UMC.

Pallbearers will be Christian Brown, Paul Craig, Bruce Garlington, Kenny Guillotte, Bobby Lewis, Stephen Lewis, John Lewis, and Ricky McPhearson.

Honorary pallbearers are great nephews Chris Nornberg, Darren Nornberg, William Nornberg, Jonathan Nornberg, Kyle Nornberg and Matt Nornberg.

The family is forever grateful to caregivers Debra Gallaspy “my right hand”, Betty Sue “Grace” Howard “my left hand”, Mary Howard Franklin, Peggy Waters, and Chrissy Henderson. Special thanks to Dr. Wen Liu and Sarah Young, PA, Dr. Paul Schuler and the ICU staff at WK Pierremont.

The following memorial suggestions are offered by the family:

Pelican United Methodist Church

PO Box 103

Pelican, LA 71063

DeSoto 4-H Foundation

Jennifer Greer Scholarship

10117 Hwy. 171

Grand Cane, LA 71032

NW Louisiana Humane Society

2544 Linwood Ave

Shreveport, LA 71104

Mansfield, LA – Funeral services honoring the life of Mary Maxine Monsour Binning, 92, will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 04, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mansfield, LA with Father James Moran officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Mansfield, LA. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Maxine was born June 12, 1926 in Lufkin, Texas to Joe Ellis Monsour and Jennie Idell Monsour Duckett and entered into rest on April 29, 2019. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Ellis Monsour and Jennie Idell Monsour Duckett; husband, Charles Joseph “Joe” Binning; sisters, Eva Davies Terry and Anjouil “Ann” David; and brothers, William Monsour, Sr. and Paul Monsour.

Those left behind to cherish her memory are her daughters, Dr. Mary Jo Binning Beck and husband, Dr. James Noble Beck; Theresa Binning Jarquin and husband, Janio Jarquin; brother, Alex Monsour Sr. and wife, Eva; grandchildren, Laurelea Duffel and husband, Joshua Duffel; Joseph “Joe” Jarquin and wife, Madison Lewis Jarquin; Katherine “Katie” Jarquin; and James “Jimmy” Noble Beck II.

Pallbearers will be Mike David, Steve David, Gary Wayne David, Gregg Davies, William “Billy” Monsour, Jr., Gilbert Stoma, and Dr. Ken Manas.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Davies, Albert Stoma, and Alex Monsour, Jr.