Obituaries

Jane Howell, 72, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

LaNell, also known to her grandson as Googie, graduated from Zwolle High School. She went on to attend Northwestern State College, where she met Wayne Howell, they were married fifty-three years. They had two children and one grandchild. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in DeRidder, LA. LaNell was also a member of the Choctow-Apache Tribe of Ebarb. She was a large contributor to the organization of the Harper Family Reunion and helped with the Shiloh Cemetery Association. She loved her pets and enjoyed volunteering at the school, but above all she loved her family.

A visitation for Herman Garcie will be held on Friday, March 15, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 6 p.m. located at Warren Meadows Funeral Home in Zwolle. Services celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Zwolle. Officiating the service will be Fr. Timothy Hurd. Interment will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery.

Honoring him as pallbearers per his wishes are his three sons, Ricky, Jerry and Randy Garcie. Also serving as pallbearers are his son in laws Ernie Sepulvado Sr., Kevin Craig and Shea Wilkes. Honorary pallbearers are his grandsons: Matt Lovelady (oldest great grandson), Ricky Garcie Jr., Patrick Garcie, Mikey Garcie, Josh Garcie, Cory Garcie, Lance Patrick, Jerry Lynn Garcie Jr., Brett Garcie, Ernie Sepulvado Jr., Brayden Sepulvado, Corey Sepulvado, Dusty Chandler and Carter Chandler.

James Henry “Rabbit” Rodrigues 76, of Many, Louisiana went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 11, 2024, at his residence. He was born on June 3, 1947, in Many, Louisiana to Ernest Rodrigues, Sr. and to Nancy Ann (Remedies) Rodrigues.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and a rosary will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 9891 Texas Highway, Many, Louisiana. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1130 San Antonio Avenue, Many, Louisiana at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2024, with Fr. Timothy Hurd officiating and Bro. Joe Henderickson assisting. Interment will follow in Friendship Church Cemetery, 1922 Patton Road, Many, Louisiana.

Josephine White, 90, was born on November 28, 1933, in Noble, Louisiana. She passed from this life at home after a lengthy illness on March 14, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ramel White. Josephine is survived by her six children: Ramona Elizabeth and Janet Rae of Zwolle, LA, Ramel Brian of Hamburg, New Jersey, Jason Gregory of Shreveport, LA, James Chester of Birmingham, AL and Roxanne McDonough (Patrick) of Corpus Christi, TX. She has five grandchildren: Logan, Courtney, Cameron, Sidney and Peyton. She has one great-grandchild: Lucas Ramel White.

In the early morning hours of Monday, February 26, 2024, Susan Meadows Giblin passed away at her home. She was 70 years old.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in the chapel of Warren Meadows Funeral Home with Bro. Wayne Chance officiating. Her burial will follow in Many Cemetery. A visitation will begin at 5:00 PM on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Many, LA.

Susan was born on April 17, 1953 in Many, LA. to Warren and Eloise Meadows. A hometown girl, she attended Many schools where she was active in numerous activities that included MHS Band, where she served as a majorette and was crowned Miss Sabine Parish in 1970. She married Floyd Giblin in 1973 and four years later when her father offered the young couple the family business, and with their little auburn-haired toddler in tow, Susan and Floyd moved back to Many to become the second generation owners of Warren Meadows Funeral Home.

Sherald Hicks, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 86, surrounded by his family on February 25, 2024. Sherald lived a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and generosity that touched the lives of all who knew him.

Sharlee Salter Funderburk, 76, of Florien, Louisiana, went to be with her Savior on February 26, 2024. She was born July 3, 1947, in Many, Louisiana to Charlie W. and Laverne Brown Salter. She graduated from Negreet High School and furthered her education with a Bachelors in Accounting degree, Masters in Teaching, and +30 in Counseling, all from Northwestern State University.

Sharlee (Granny) could be found in her garden, chicken yard, kitchen, or in her chair reading about homesteading or studying the Bible. She loved growing her own food and proudly served her home-grown beef and vegetables at family and church gatherings. Her cream peas and apple pies were legendary.

Funeral services for Thomas (Tommy) McCalley Brumley, 51, of Converse, LA, will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Amador Santos officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 5:00 PM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Many LA.

Thomas McCalley Brumley was born on Monday, March 13, 1972 in Many, LA. He passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 in Converse, LA.

Thomas loved the outside shared with his best friend Mutt. He loved to tinker and loved to talk about oil field equipment. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, uncles, and father: Abram Sepulvado and Doris, James and Jessie Brumley, Larry Brumley, Richard Johnson, and Patrick Sepulvado.

Services for Melva Speights Sasser, 83, were held on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation was held on Friday prior to the service at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Officiating the service was Bro. Jimmy Price.

Melva was born on April 6, 1940, in Shreveport, Louisiana to James Malvin and Geneva Speights and passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024.

Gretchen Stephens was born on December 27, 1928, in Gandy, Louisiana, the oldest of five children born to Lee and Audra Jones. She passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas, having lived 95 years. She is survived by her son, Harry James Stephens, and his wife Linda Stephens of Montrose, Colorado, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Audra Jones; 3 brothers, Bo Jones, Glynn Jones, and Ralph Jones; and one sister, Joan Pilcher.