Obituaries

Funeral services for Mike D. Powell, Jr., will be held at 10 am on Saturday, January 6, 2024 in the chapel of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy McDonald officiating. Burial will follow at Bellwood Cemetery in Bellwood, LA. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 9 pm on Friday, January 5th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home.

Mike was born on August 17, 1970 to Sherry Perritt Powell and Mike Powell, Sr., in Natchitoches, LA and passed away on December 30, 2023 at his residence in Robeline, LA. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter; brother, Marty Dock Powell; nephew, Matthew Dock Powell; cousin, Mark Kennemore; his grandparents, Charlie and Eura Powell, and Boyd and Elbe Perritt; aunts, Evelyn Mitchell Lee, Barbara Scalese, Brenda Curtis, Linda Powell, and Margaret Powell; uncles, Perry Powell, Frank Powell and Eugene Mitchell.

Roma Crouch, 81 of Many, Louisiana entered into eternal rest on December 23, 2023 in Many, Louisiana. She was born on April 9, 1942, to John Henry Lovelady and Minnie Verena (Bass) Lovelady in Many, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 9891 Texas Highway, Many, Louisiana. Funeral services honoring the life of Jean will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Beulah Baptist Church, 31665 Highway 191, Many, Louisiana. Her services will be officiated by Bro. Kenneth Leach with Sarah Flowers assisting; interment to follow in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Rubin Alexander Glass, 77 of Florien, Louisiana gained his Heavenly Wings on Friday, December 8, 2023, in Alexandria, Louisiana. A visitation will be held for him on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Beulah Methodist Church, 2279 Highway 487, Marthaville, LA 71450. His funeral will begin at 2:00 p.m. and will be officiated by Rev. Michael Marbut; with interment to follow in the church cemetery. He was born into this world on November 24, 1946, in Racine, Wisconsin to Rubin Glass and Sarah (Nielsen) Glass.

Nathan Sandel was born on March 26, 1976, in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He passed away on December 6, 2023, in Florien, Louisiana. A visitation will be held for him on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 1225 Ebenezer Road, Florien, LA 71429 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. His visitation will continue on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. until time of his funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Wayne Chance and Bro. Jimmy Speight officiating. Interment will be held immediately after at Prospect Cemetery, 1401 Prospect Road, Florien, LA 71429.

At a young age, Bret was known as the class clown. With the help of Bo Stewart, Bret wreaked havoc (in the funniest of ways) on Florien High School. Soon after graduation, Bret started work in the oilfield. It wasn’t long until he was injured trying to save other crewmen’s lives, which resulted in back surgery in his early 30’s.

Funeral services for Robert Stanley Self, 73, of Many, LA, will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with Rev. Matt Warren and Tom Burnett officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 6:00 PM at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.

Robert Stanley Self was born on Wednesday, December 28, 1949 in Zwolle, LA. He passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 in Shreveport, LA. Stan served his country in the United States Army and was also in the Vietnam War.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edward Self and Opal (Jones) Self and sister, Bonnie Self Shaw.

Jimmy Anderson, 79 of Many, Louisiana was born on October 16, 1944, to George Oscar Anderson and Vernon (Pilcher) Anderson in Sabine Parish, Louisiana and he passed away at his residence on November 7, 2023.

He was a welder by trade and he stayed very busy with this profession. If anyone had anything that was broken or not working correctly they would bring it to him to work on. He was a jack-of-all trades and enjoyed tackling new and different projects.The thrill of repairing these things is something that made him happy. Some of his favorite hobbies included him working outside and piddling with his welding projects. He also liked having a vegetable garden, playing his music, and picking his guitar.

Funeral services for Eldred Louise Irby Weatherford, 77, of Many, LA, will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Fort Jesup Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Penfield and Rev. George Treutlein and Judy Fair officiating. Burial will follow in the Spring Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at 5:00 PM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Many LA.

Eldred Louise Irby Weatherford was born on Saturday, August 17, 1946 in Pleasant Hill, LA. She passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023 in Many, LA.

She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard James Irby; mother, Eldred Marie Dyess Irby; sisters, Margie Mae Rambin and husband Clifton Rambin; Glenda Gail Irby; Billie Jean Terrell and husband Kenneth Terrell.

Mrs. Elizabeth Self Luton, 77 of Many, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at her residence. A graveside service will be held for her on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at Fort Jesup Cemetery, 199 Geoghagan Road, Many, Louisiana 71449. Officiating her service will be Buster Jordan.

Elizabeth was born on September 25, 1946, in Dallas, Texas to James Thomas Pilgrim and Allie (Higgens) Pilgrim. She was employed at Sabine State Bank for numerous years as a teller until her retirement in 2011. In her free time, she enjoyed being with family, and she also enjoyed watching television or the “Boob Tube” as she referred to it.

Mary was born in Florien on June 28th, 1949. Three years ago she was diagnosed with cancer and the doctors gave her one good year. She decided she wasnt done so she traveled to the desert, fished on the outer banks, drove through the Great Smoky Mountains, and enjoyed her life. Mary met Our Lord’s loving embrace when she passed peacefully at home with her husband Bill; of 58 years, as well as family by her side on November 20,2023. She passed on her terms and in her home. Mary has been an integral part of the Sabine community as she dedicated her life to servitude. She diligently learned her craft to become certified in Psychiatric care. She retired from her role as a Nurse for the State of Louisiana, and began traveling into peoples homes to deliver psychiatric care as a Home Health Nurse. Ultimately, she went on to be a House Supervisor for a psychiatric hospital in Alexandria. Mary did not just provide care, she formed friendships that lasted her lifetime.

Funeral services for Cheryl Stanford Rivers will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 10:00AM at the Zwolle United Pentecostal Church with Reverend Raynes officiating. Burial will follow in Ebarb Cemetery under the direction of Jeane’s Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be Austin Slay, Harmon Slay, Sarah Slay, Lee Brandon, Tim Lewis, and Clay Kelly. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Michael and Matthew Slay, Austin Kelly, and Mitchell Parker.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023, beginning at 4:00 PM until time of service on Tuesday at Zwolle United Pentecostal Church.