Obituaries

Funeral services for Dorothy Longoria Leone, 93, of Zwolle, LA, will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 9:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. Richard Greene officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 3:00 PM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home in Zwolle, LA. A Rosary will be held on Friday at 6:30.

Dorothy Longoria Leone was born on Thursday, April 24, 1930 in Natchitoches, LA. She passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Toledo Nursing Center in Zwolle, LA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Rosa (Phillips) Jordan; husbands, J.W. Longoria and Jake Leone; sons, Ray Longoria, Lester Longoria, and Rickey Longoria; one brother; four sisters; granddaughter, Theresa Garcia; great grandson, Grayson Longoria.

Funeral services for Guiwin Schaeffer will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Schaeffer Family Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 9:00 AM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Many, LA.

Guiwin (Guy) L. Schaeffer born in New Orleans LA. September 29, 1947, of the Toro Community.

Preceded in death by his parents George L. Schaeffer Sr. and Dolly Daigle Schaeffer. His brother, George (Bud) L. Schaeffer Jr. and his brother-in-law Floyd J. Carrier, Jr.

He is survived by his sister Gwynne Schaeffer Carrier, his sister-in-law Michelle Reiley Schaeffer, Nephews Floyd (Joey) J. Carrier III, (Robin) George Launcelot Schaeffer III, niece Shanna G. Carrier and great nephews Ryan Carrier, Myecah Carrier and Mayan Edwards.

Graveside services for Lois Nelda Strickland, 81, of Many, LA, will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Many Cemetery with Rev. Cyle Clayton officiating.

Lois Nelda Strickland was born on Friday, March 13, 1942 in Many, LA. She passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, LA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lois (Miller) Geoghagan; her husband, Charles Wade Strickland and one sister, Betty Rains.

She is survived by her sons: Charles L. Strickland and wife Janet of Many, LA and Chad Strickland and wife Renee of Many, LA; daughters: Trisha Schoth and husband Joseph of Benton, LA, Kala Durley of Many, LA and Jamie Anthony and husband Thomas of Florien, LA; brother, Robert Dale Geoghagan and wife Delores of Many, LA; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Beverly Greer passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at the age of 61, after a long battle with congestive heart failure. She was the daughter of T.O “Jimmy” Greer and Flo Ellen Greer, both who preceded her in death.

Gaye spent her childhood in Pleasant Hill and her teen years in Converse, La. She lived in many states as an adult, finally returning to Louisiana and then East Texas. Gaye was loved by many as she never met a stranger, living life to the fullest and adopting both animals and people along the way. She was known for her spunky personality and not being afraid to speak her mind. She loved animals, especially her dogs, cat, fish and her monkeys. The monkey community held a special place in her heart.

Dorothy Lantz 92, of Many, Louisiana passed away on May 29, 2023, in Natchitoches, Louisiana. She was born November 1, 1930, in Egan, Louisiana to Walter Regan and Lucille (Monceaux) Regan.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Walter and Lucille (Monceaux) Regan; her husband, Rodney Lantz; her brothers, Roy Regan and Harvey Regan; her son-in-law, John Atwell; and her sister-in-law, Lorraine Regan. Left to mourn her passing is her son, Randal Lantz and wife, Melissa of Zwolle, LA; her daughters, Patricia Atwell of Many, LA, Peggy Lopez and partner, Pete Spoelstra of Many, LA, and Leah Allen and husband, Randal of Dequincy, LA; her sister, Letty Lejeune and husband, JW of Egan, LA; her brothers, Larry Regan of Egan, LA, Steve Regan and wife, Emilia of Sulphur, LA; her sistersin- law, Winnie Mae Regan of Crowley, LA, and Brenda Regan of Egan, LA; her 8 grandchildren, her 14 great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and other relatives.

Eleanor Phillips departed this life at 95 years of age to be with her Lord and Savior on June 16, 2023. Joy, as she was known to all, was truly a joy to all who knew her. She was born in Fisher, LA to Judge John S. Pickett, Sr. and Margaret Cecelia Hatcher Pickett on September 17, 1927, and passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 16, 2023.

Joy attended elementary school in Fisher and graduated from Many High School. She attended Whitworth Junior College in Brookhaven, MS and completed her bachelor’s degree in education at Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA. She received her master’s degree in education at the University of Arkansas. It was at the University of Arkansas that she met her future husband, Tom Phillips, whom she was married to for almost 62 years.

Billy Meshell, 66, of Zwolle, Louisiana entered into eternal rest on May 24, 2023. He was born on October 21, 1956 in Converse, Louisiana to Albert and Corrine (Stains) Meshell.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at RoseNeath Funeral Home9891 Texas Highway, Many, Louisiana 71449. Visitation will follow on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. until the time of the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Aimwell Cemetery in Zwolle, Louisiana.

Kadience Northcutt, 17, of Zwolle, Louisiana entered into eternal rest on May 24, 2023. She was born on May 19, 2006 in Natchitoches, Louisiana to Darwin Ray Northcutt and Courtney Northcutt.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at RoseNeath Funeral Home9891 Texas Highway, Many, Louisiana 71449. Visitation will follow on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. until the time of the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Aimwell Cemetery in Zwolle, Louisiana.

Left to cherish her memory are her sisters, Carley Northcutt and Cortlin Northcutt, and her brothers, Tylan Northcutt and Carwin Northcutt.

Honoring Kadience as pallbearers will be Darwin Northcutt, Joey Meshell, Anthony Meshell, Tylan Northcutt, Albert Meshell, and Wayne Meshell.

Jolee Northcutt, 15, of Zwolle, Louisiana entered into eternal rest on May 24, 2023. She was born on September 25, 2007 in Natchitoches, Louisiana to Darwin Ray Northcutt and Courtney Northcutt.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at RoseNeath Funeral Home9891 Texas Highway, Many, Louisiana 71449. Visitation will follow on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. until the time of the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Aimwell Cemetery in Zwolle, Louisiana.

Left to cherish her memory are her sisters, Carley Northcutt and Cortlin Northcutt, and her brothers, Tylan Northcutt and Carwin Northcutt.

Honoring Jolee as pallbearers will be Darwin Northcutt, Joey Meshell, Anthony Meshell, Tylan Northcutt, Albert Meshell, and Wayne Meshell. Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Natalie Meshell.

Funeral services for Joan Brandon, 88 of Zwolle, Louisiana, will be held on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Zwolle with Father Keith Garvin officiating. Burial will follow in the Zwolle Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, June 11, 2023, starting at 3:00 PM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home in Zwolle.

Joan Dolores Ezernack Brandon was born on Friday, August 31, 1934, in Zwolle, Louisiana. She passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Willis-Knighton Pierremont in Shreveport, Louisiana. Joan was a caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. She lived the majority of her life in Hurricane Valley and was praised by her grandchildren for being the best cook around. She was a lifelong parishioner of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Zwolle and never missed Mass.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Earl Brandon, her parents, Joseph and Evelyn Ezernack, four brothers, and four sisters.