Obituaries

Wed
17
Jun

Timothy “Timbo” Russell Raborn

Timothy “Timbo” Russell Raborn

Funeral services honoring the life of Timothy Raborn were held on June 15, 2020 at Union Springs Baptist Church in Converse with Rev. Chucky Clark officiating. Assisting the service will be Rev. Richard Enterkin. Interment followed at Cassell Cemetery in Converse.

Timbo was born on January 16, 1967 in Many to Paul and Ruth Raborn. He entered into eternal rest on June 9, 2020 in Jefferson, Louisiana.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Raborn.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 35 years, Kelleye Ann Raborn; father, Paul Edwin Raborn; sons, Nicholas Russell Raborn and wife Misty Lynn Raborn; Samuel Paul Edwin Raborn and fiancée Britta Clausen; and Benjamin Call Raborn; brothers, Christopher Paul Raborn; Donald Steven Raborn and wife Jill Marie Raborn; grandchildren, Levi Kidd Raborn; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Wed
17
Jun

Bessie Lee Oxley

Bessie Lee Oxley

Funeral services for Bessie Oxley, 94, of Shreveport, were held on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Beulah Baptist Church with Rev. Kenneth Leach, Sr. officiating. Burial followed in the Beulah Cemetery.

Bessie Oxley was born on Thursday, April 22, 1926 in Dry Prong, Louisiana. She passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at Garden Park Nursing Home in Shreveport.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Shaw and Annie Belle (Ross) Shaw; daughter, Barbara Oxley Grady; son, Ronny Keith Oxley; and her brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her sons, Truman Dewayne Oxley of Elm Grove, Louisiana; Bill Oxley of Kansas City, Kansas; along with a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.warrenmeadows.com

Wed
10
Jun

Robert Sebren

Robert Franklin Sebren, 69, entered into eternal rest on May 29, 2020 in Shreveport.

Robert was born on October 8, 1950 in Converse to James and Julia Sebren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Leroy Sebren and Julia Mae Ott Sebren; and his sister, Betty Kathon Rascoe.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his sons, Mark, Jeremy, and Patrick (Rocky); daughters, Glenda and Sandy; sister, Patsy Rascoe and husband Thomas; brother-in-law, Douglas A. Rascoe; along with numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

As per Mr. Sebren’s request, he will be cremated, and a private family service will be held at a later date.

Wed
10
Jun

Kathryn DeWitt McCormick

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Kathryn McCormick was born August 17, 1936 and passed away May 30, 2020.

Kathryn is survived by her children, Allen Rials; Don Rials and wife Beverly; Kathy Rials Ellzey; Karen Sepulvado and husband Pat; and Kristy Steele and husband Bobby. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jeremy Fullerton; Donya Tatum and husband Chet; Jennifer Fullerton; Kimberly Rials; Melanie Brannam; Kenn Steele; Marissa Ross and husband Austin; and McKenzie Steele. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren, numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by husbands, James Rials and Kenneth “Kenny” McCormick; parents, Aubrey “A.A” and Lealis DeWitt; brothers, Willard DeWitt, Aubrey Lee “Bud” DeWitt; daughter-in-law, Karen Rials; son-in-law, David Ellzey; and granddaughter, Karla Sepulvado.

Wed
10
Jun

Joe Cecil Jacobs

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Funeral services honoring the life of Joe Jacobs, 75, were held on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Old Pisgah Baptist Church in Marthaville. Officiating the service will be Rev. Dean Johnson. Interment followed at Spring Ridge Cemetery in Pleasant Hill.

Joe Cecil Jacobs was born on August 26, 1944 in Pleasant Hill to John Melvin and Claudine Jacobs. He entered into eternal rest on June 4, 2020 in Shreveport. He leaves behind his much loved wife of 46 years, Barbara Bozeman Jacobs; five children, Joe Cecil Jacobs, Jr. and wife Callie Jacobs of Pleasant Hill; Brad Jacobs of Pleasant Hill; Connie Jacobs of Natchitoches; Danny Jacobs and wife Rosemary Jacobs of Natchitoches; and Glenda Jacobs Bialecki of Natchitoches. He has 16 beloved grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Wed
10
Jun

Linda Gay Rogers

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Funeral services for Linda Rogers, 64, of Zwolle, will be held at Aimwell Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Sandifer officiating. Burial followed in the Aimwell Cemetery.

Linda Rogers was born on Wednesday, June 29, 1955 in Many. She passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020 at Sabine Medical Center in Many.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Allen Lewing, Jr. and Nira (Cook) Lewing.

She is survived by her husband, Lee Rogers of Zwolle; children, April Lewing and husband Chad of West Monroe; Amber Fullerton and husband Cory of Robeline; and Chey Remedies and wife Lynsi of Zwolle; step-sons, Jarrett Rogers of Many; Tony Rogers of Many; fur baby, Reba; sisters, Glinda Lewing of Many; Cindy Wright and husband Rex of Many; brother, Corey Lewing; grandchildren: Nathan Remedies, Haydon Rezzoffi, Cayden Fullerton, Macs Remedies and Brooklynn Remedies; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Wed
10
Jun

David Champion

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David Champion 71, of Zwolle died on Monday, June 1, 2020 in Shreveport. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bertha Foster and Arvis Champion; brothers, Bo Champion and Jerry Champion.

He is survived by his children, Chad Champion, Jodie Epperson, Rambo and Button; two grandsons; along with nieces and nephews and many friends.

Wed
10
Jun

John H. Burns

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Funeral services for John Burns, 75, of Noble, will be held at Noble Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Price and Rev. Daniel Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in the Noble Cemetery.

John Burns was born on Thursday, November 30, 1944 in Silsbee, Texas. He passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at his residence in Noble. He was preceded in death by his parents, Morgan Franklin Burns and Eula (Cain) Burns; and his brothers, Alfred Nelson and Jack Burns.

John was a deacon at Noble Baptist Church, a 52 year member of Little Flock Lodge #236 and was a 32 degree Scottish Rite. He was also a noble of El Karubah Shriners, York Rite and Knights Templar.

Wed
10
Jun

James Floyd Klinger, Jr.

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Funeral services honoring the life of James Klinger, Jr. were held on June 5, 2020 at Pendleton Assembly of God Church in Many with Brother Daniel Davis officiating with interment to follow in the church cemetery. James was born March 10, 1967 in Loganton, Pennsylvania to James Floyd Klinger Sr. and Carol (Roth) Klinger.

He proudly served 8 years in the United States Army. He took great pride in knowing he helped to keep his country safe and protected from enemies invading and attacking it.

Wed
03
Jun

Emma Savell

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Emma Savell, 95, of Florien, was born on Monday, October 6, 1924 in Florien. She passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 at Sabine Retirement & Rehabilitation Center in Many.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Loyd Savell; parents, Luther Lois Sandel, Sr. and Clara Alice (Thompson) Sandel; brother, Luther Sandel, Jr.; sisters, Annie Laurie Pennington and Ewel Ava Hendrickson; and her son-in-law, Rayford Eddington.

She is survived by her children, Louise Eddington of Many; Virginia DuBose and husband Ben of Florien; Margaret Witt of Florien; Freeman Savell and friend Christy of Stonewall; Marie Calhoun and husband Buddie of Natchitoches; sister, Vivian Tynes of Lumberton, Texas; thirteen grandchildren; thirty-one great grandchildren; eleven great great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

A graveside service will be held at Prospect Cemetery with Rev. John Thompson officiating.

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