Obituaries

Graveside services for Tommy Byles, 77, of Many, were held on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Mt. Freedom Cemetery with Rev Kenneth Leach Sr. and Rev. Joey Grappe officiating.

Tommy Ray Byles was born on Thursday, December 23, 1943 in Zwolle. He passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in Natchitoches.

He was preceded in death by his parents Louis Byles and Dorothy McComic; brothers, Don, Johnny, Billy, and Robert Byles; and great-grandson Tucker Procell.

He is survived by his wife Sue Byles of Many; daughters, Tammy Simpson of Many; Tina Pilcher and husband Cade of Many; son, Tommy D. “Bodie” Byles of Many; granddaughter, Paige Procell; grandsons, Peyton Simpson; Cale Pilcher; Chas Pilcher; great-grandsons, Keaton and Dallis Procell; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Pallbearers: Cade Pilcher, Chas Pilcher, Cale Pilcher, Delton Byles, Joe Lewing, and Greg Walsh.

Elmer (Frank) Wilson passed away on January 21, 2021. He was born November 30, 1935. He was the son of Elder Paris Wilson and Lela Varnell. He was married to the former Cynthia Ann Smith of Mt. Carmel community for 41 years until her death in 2000.

He is survived by his three sons, Terry (Melinda); Ronald (Sue Ellen); and Daniel Wilson; four grandchildren, Stephen; Christina Desmond; Matthew; and Teague Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a retired Correctional Officer with the State of Louisiana and a former Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Deputy.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Susie Williamson for her love and support during this difficult time.

Due to current conditions, there was a graveside ceremony at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church cemetery on January 23, 2021 with Bro. Buddy Freeman officiating.

Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. Timothy Rivers were held on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Francis Kamau officiating; interment immediately followed in the church cemetery. T. D. was born June 26,1964 in Zwolle to Elzado (Sepulvado) Rivers and Robert O. Rivers and he entered into rest on January 20, 2021 in Shreveport.

He was a loving brother, husband, father, and grandfather who always put his family first. His faith was as big as his heart! He never met a stranger, was a friend to all and was a great Christian man. T. D. took pride in everything he did; no matter if it was a logging job he was working on or preparing a loving meal for family and friends. You could always find him helping others in their time of need and/or working for his church and community.

There is another bright star in Heaven. God called another one of his children home, His son, Louis Meyers, Jr.

Louis passed away on January 17, 2021 in Shreveport after long time failing health problems.

Louis was born in Pleasant Hill on May 29, 1945. He lived in Zwolle his whole life.

Louis was a man who met no strangers, always ready to help until his health started failing. He loved hunting, camping and sports: basketball, football, Nascar and dirt track racing. He loved spending time with his four grandchildren, the loves of his life.

Louis loved to bar-b-que, boil crawfish and make candy for Christmas.

He was an active member of the Zwolle Jaycees and the Knights of Columbus Council 4818. He had been an Euctrist Minister, usher and a council member at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Zwolle. He was honorably discharged from the

Funeral services honoring the life of Preston Barr were held on

Monday, January 25, 2021 at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home Many Chapel. A visitation will be held for him beginning on Sunday, January 24, 2021

from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and will continue on Funeral services were held on Monday, January 25, 2021 at the chapel with interment to follow at Bayou Scie Cemetery in Zwolle, Louisiana. Preston was born on September 5, 1925 in Bradley, Arkansas to Ollie Warren Barr and Katherine (Ramsey) Barr and he entered into rest on January 19, 2021 in Many, Louisiana.

Preston proudly served in World War II in the United States Army, where he served in the European Theater and received a Campaign Medal. In addition, he was given 3 Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart Medal for his accomplishments while proudly being a veteran.

Funeral services for Cheryl Russell were held on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Louis Cross and Bro. Bobby Russell officiating. Burial followed at the Warren Baptist Church Cemetery.

Cheryl Russell, who was 60 years of age, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 in Shreveport. Cheryl was born on Sunday, November 27, 1960 in Alexandria.

She received her Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Louisiana Tech University, along with two different Associate Degrees.

She served as an Accountant for over 30 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Lee Graves and Mary Rose (Medica) Graves.

Michael St. Arnauld was born November 19, 1968 in New Britain, Connecticut to Ronald St. Arnauld and Patricia Ann (Nathaniel) St. Arnauld and he entered into rest on January 10, 2021 in Many. He resided in Lynn, Massachusetts where he was a retail store manager.

A memorial service honoring the life of Mrs. Diane R. Commons were held on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Many Chapel with Reverend Gloria Youngblood officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date and location. Diane was born September 22, 1941 in Tallulah, Louisiana to Cleburne “Frenchie” Ramagos and Lottie Legal and she entered into rest on January 14, 2021 at her residence in Many.

She obtained her BA degree, master’s degree, and Plus 30 degree in Supervision and Education from the University of Monroe (formerly NLU). She was a lifelong educator with a combined 38 years as both a classroom teacher and assistant principal at Tallulah Elementary School. Her last 4 years she taught at Ebarb Elementary School in Sabine Parish where she retired in June 2000.

John Giddings was born on Saturday, January 30, 1971 in Shreveport. He passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at his residence in Converse.

He was preceded in death by his dad, John Robert Barmore; mama, Barbara Jane Lester; grandpa, Sam Giddings; and brother-in-law, Mike Orr.

He is survived by his wife, Ashley Giddings of Converse; children, Bethany; Nicki; Savannah; Colton; and Caty; best fur-babies, Zeke and Soul; granddaughter, Harper Haire; sisters, Sissy Williams and husband Kyle of Keithville, Louisiana and Nete Orr of Coushatta, Louisiana; best friend, Kevin Jones of Coushatta, Louisiana; uncle, Charlie Giddings and wife Diane of Coushatta; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Graveside services for Jannese Pemberton, 100, of Natchitoches, were held on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. David Matlock officiating. The family requests that masks are worn and social distancing guidelines are followed.

Jannese Pemberton was born on Tuesday, September 28, 1920 in Lyford, Texas. She passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at The Courtyard Nursing Home in Natchitoches.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Oscar Kelley and Minnie Francis (Brownfield) Kelley; brother, Jack Kelley; husband, Raymond Pemberton; sister, Betty Carter; and her son-in-law, Bobby Armour, Sr.