Obituaries

Bertie Byrd, 88, a native of Hornbeck and resident of Many. Born January 20, 1933. Maxine passed away on May 1, 2021 at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She graduated from Hornbeck High School and Business College in Baton Rouge. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed quilting, sewing and spending time with her family.

Graveside services celebrating the life of Mrs. Shirley Meshell, 71, of Zwolle, were held on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery with Bro. Nick Remedies officiating. Shirley was born January 10, 1950 in Converse to Francis Julie (Parrie) Downs and Lonnie Downs and she entered into rest on May 7, 2021 at her residence in Zwolle.

Funeral services for Robert Hines, 74, of Many, were held on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Lewing II officiating. Burial followed in the Ft. Jesup Cemetery.

Robert Henderson Hines was born on Sunday, September 1, 1946 in Many. He passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Many Healthcare North in Many.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Major Hines and Lula (McClellan) Hines; and his brother, M. C. Hines.

He is survived by his wife, Beth Hines of Many; daughters, Missy Sculthorpe and husband Mike of Many; Bobbie Olvera and husband Hector of Many; Barbie Hines of Mexico; Jacqualyn Downs and husband Daniel of Florien; sons, Rodney Small of Many; James Small and wife Stephanie of Conroe, Texas; eleven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Bettye Cabra was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Heaven became a little bit sweeter on April 25, 2021, when she passed from this life at the age of 82.

She was born to Thomas Leffie and Vallie Mae Strahan on February 24, 1939. After graduating from high school, Bettye followed her heart and married the love of her life, her husband, Barney Ray Cabra on January 17, 1958. Together, they created a beautiful life and wonderful family.

Graveside services for Doris Faye Palmer Small were held January 30, 2021 at Dove Cemetery in Many. Neither rain nor pandemic were able to curb the outpouring of love as her life was celebrated.

Doris was born the fourth child of James Leroy Palmer, Sr., and Tera Bush Palmer on November 12, 1928 in Fisher. She passed wholly into the Lord’s care January 19, 2021 and is survived by her two children, Daphne DeVenaro and Dalwin Deverger; her sister, Zeldra McFarland; and a host of grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and extended family.

She loved her God, her family, and her community. Her life was an example of this to all who knew her.

Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. William Phillips, 52 of Zwolle were held on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Many Chapel with Bro. Wayne Chance and Bro. Bruce Garner officiating; interment will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery in Florien. Lee was born January 22, 1969 in Zwolle to Marlene (Prewitt) Holland and Johnny Phillips and he entered into rest on April 27, 2021 in Zwolle.

Steve Paddie passed away on April 28, 2021. He was born in Noble on February 5, 1930. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Jane L. Paddie; granddaughter, Courtney J. Glick Peterson; and great-daughter-in-law, April M. Paddie.

He volunteered for military service on September 9, 1950, just prior to the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army in August, 1953.

He worked in the oil and gas industry for 40-plus years.

He is survived by sons, Russell Paddie & Steve Paddie of Zwolle; daughter, Sherry P. Glick, of Boise, Idaho; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

He will be missed.

Funeral services celebrating the life of Mrs. Sonya Renea Doucet will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Many Chapel with Brother Kenneth Leach officiating; interment will immediately follow at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery, Many, Louisiana. A visitation for her will be held before the funeral from 10:00AM-2:00 PM at the funeral home. Sonya was born March 10, 1970 in Many, LA to Eula Faye (Oliver) Wedgeworth and Wiley Paul Wedgeworth and she entered into rest on April 25, 2021 in Hemphill, Texas.

Maude Brown, 99, of Florien, passed April 20, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Clearwater Cemetery Chapel in Florien. Visitation will precede from 9-10 AM. The Reverend Rickey Robertson will preside over the service and inurnment.

Sylvia was born in Rattan, Louisiana, on October 22, 1921. She was the firstborn of seven children to Brad Evans and Blanche Byrd Evans. She attended school at Pisgah. She married the love of her life, Clifton Brown. She delighted in being married to a soldier and savored the army lifestyle. Together, they returned to their roots and built the home where she lived for the rest of her long life. She opened her heart and home to baby sister Rose, nephew Johnny Evans, among many others entering her door.

On an overcast day in Negreet, the family and friends of James A. “Buddy” Veuleman gathered to honor him.

Buddy served as District 2 school member for almost nine years. During his years of service it became evident that the Lady Indians of Negreet High School needed a softball field. With help from the community and the Army Corp of Engineers, a new softball field was completed. Many improvements have been made to the field over the last 10 years.

At the request of Negreet High School, Sabine Parish School Board voted to honor Mr. Buddy by naming this field after him. On April 13, 2021 surrounded by family and friends the softball field at Negreet High School was named the Buddy V. Field.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Negreet community and the Sabine Parish School Board for extending this honor to Buddy.