Obituaries

Funeral services for Nickolas Parrie, 19, of Zwolle, were held on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Keith Garvin officiating. Burial followed in the St. Joseph Cemetery.

Nickolas Charles Parrie was born on Friday, September 28, 2001 in Ft. Hood, Texas. He passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Zwolle.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, George C. Rahmer; great paternal grandparents, Louis and Marguerite Parrie; and his uncle, Larry G. Parrie.

He is survived by his father, Eric Parrie and wife Dixie of Keithville; mother, Andrea Klare Parrie of Zwolle; sister, Jorja Parrie of Keithville; paternal grandparents, Sandra and Doyle Sepulvado, Sr. of Zwolle; maternal grandmother, Lovell Rahmer of Zwolle; aunts, Karan Parrie Montgomery and husband Donald of Valley Mills, Texas; and Lynsi Meshell of Shreveport; uncle, Daniel Klare of Zwolle; along with a host of cousins, family and friends.

Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. Rabon Barney Cryer, 85 of Many were held on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Pendleton Assembly of God Church with Brother Daniel Davis officiating; interment immediately followed at the church cemetery. “RB” was born May 14, 1935 in Many to Annie Bell (Ayers) Cryer and Richard Levi Cryer and entered into rest on October 28, 2020 in Many.

RB was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War. He loved the Lord with all of his heart and loved serving in his church as well. Listening to southern gospel music and playing his guitar was a lifelong passion. He was a devoted family man who adored his wife, children, and grandchildren.

On the morning of October 20th, 2020, Robert Sepulvado passed away peacefully at Willis-Knighton Pierremont in Shreveport, where he was continuously being visited and comforted by family members.

Most commonly referred to as “Rabbit” or “Rab” for short by friends and family, he was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Catherine; sister, Charlene Manshack; grandson, Matthew Bryant; and godson, R. G. Ferguson.

Funeral services for Shirley Stewart, 93, of Florien, will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with Rev. Matt Warren and Rev. Wayne Chance officiating. Burial followed in the Florien Cemetery.

Shirley Jean Stewart was born on Monday, July 25, 1927 in Florien. She passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Sabine Medical Center in Many.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace C. Stewart; parents, William Hines Hardin and Essie (Lee) Hardin; sons, Jimmy Stewart and Douglas Stewart; son-in-law, David Law; sisters, Thelma Miller; Willie May Along; Flo Howard; Reba Parrot; Marie Whittington; Hazel Hildenbrand; and her brothers, Ottis Hardin; Harold Hardin; Wilburn Hardin; Leeman Hardin.

Funeral services for Betty Tryon, 82, of Many, were held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Bethsadia Baptist Church with Rev. Dean Crittenden officiating. Burial followed in the Bethsadia Cemetery.

Betty Tryon was born on Monday, November 8, 1937 in Many. She passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Many Health Care North in Many.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim Grantham and Retha (Berry) Grantham; grandsons, Cody Remedies and C. J. Remedies; and her sisters, Leola Remedies and Janice Napier.

Graveside services honoring the life of William “Bill” Reynold Thomas were held on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Noble Cemetery in Noble. Officiating the service was Rev. Jimmy Price.

Bill was born on May 26, 1944 in Pontiac, Michigan to Reynold and Florence Thomas. He entered into eternal rest on October 7, 2020 in Benton, Louisiana.

Bill succumbed to a lengthy battle with Leukemia. He was a very generous, caring, and spontaneous person. Bill enjoyed celebrating Christmas with his loved ones and traveling. He proudly served in the military as a Vietnam Era Veteran. He loved God, his country, and his family. Bill was a member of the Masonic Lodge for over 40 years. His favorite moments were time spent with his family.

Preceding Bill in death are his parents, Reynold and Florence Thomas; the love of his life and wife of 52 years, Nancy Thomas; brothers, Ronald C. Thomas and Garold Bruce Thomas.

Funeral services for Olin Dyes, 79, of Belmont, were held on Monday, October 12, 2020 at 2:00 at Old Pisgah Baptist Church with Rev. Dean Johnson and Rev. Glenn Howard officiating. Burial followed in the Belmont Cemetery.

Olin Dean Dyes was born on Tuesday, April 8, 1941. He passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at his residence in Belmont.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cora Dyes Brian and step-father, O. C. Brian; son-in-law, John Williams; and his brothers, Phillip Brian and Gilbert Brian.

Funeral services for Juanita Sepulvado, 72, of Noble, were held on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Keith Garvin officiating. Burial followed in the St. Joseph Cemetery.

Juanita Louise Sepulvado was born on Wednesday, June 23, 1948 in Zwolle. She passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at her residence in Noble.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hobert Mitchel Ezernack and Victoria (Santos) Ezernack; and her five brothers.

A memorial service celebrating the life of Ms. Taylor Nichols was held on Monday, October 12, 2020 at First Baptist Church of Fort Jesup with Brother Wayne Chance officiating. Taylor was born December 2, 1992 in Bossier City to Angelia (Cross) Nichols and Truman Nichols and entered into rest on October 7, 2020 in Many.

Funeral services for Floyd Brevelle, 69, of Many, were held on Friday, September 4, 2020 at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lynn Lawrence officiating. Burial Followed in the Miller Cemetery.

Floyd Ray Brevelle was born on Sunday, November 19, 1950 in Ajax. He passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 in Many.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jack Brevelle and Elizabeth Brossette; wife, Vivian Miller Brevelle; grandson Justin Brevelle; great-granddaughter, Kalay Lewis; three brothers and five sisters.

He is survived by his sons, Brian “Miller” Brevelle and wife Arlinda of Converse; Daniel Brevelle of Many; sisters, Louis Williams of Noble; Avis Vines of Converse; along with a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

Pallbearers: Bobby Goodman, Timmy Goodman, Mickey Goodman, Jimmy Bland, Jeffery Self, and Jimmy Don Self.