Obituaries

Funeral services for Johnnie Joe Isgitt, 72, of Many were held December 4 at Warren Baptist Church with the Reverends Buddy Freeman and Louis Slaughter officiating. Burial followed in the Warren Cemetery

He was born on Thursday, April 25, 1946 in Beaumont, Texas, and passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Many Health Care North in Many.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Mary Martin Isgitt; brother, Fred “Bunkie Isgitt; sister-in-law, Sue Isgitt; and brother-in-law, Andy Jenkins.

He is survived by his children, Tina Renee Isgitt of Marthaville, Leslie Harman Isgitt of Jena, Johnnie Joe Isgitt, Jr. of Seneca, South Carolina, and Lacy Marie Isgitt of Anderson, South Carolina; sister, Helen Isgitt Jenkins of Natchitoches; special niece, Becky Thaxton and husband, Neil, of Florien; cousin, Scott Isgitt and wife, Kathy of Many; companion, Julian Reider of Many; six grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

A funeral service celebrating the life of Earl Wayne Greer, 70, was held December 7 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Pleasant Hill with the Rev. Ricky Robertson officiating. Interment followed in Old Pisgah Cemetery.

Mr. Greer was born on April 12, 1948 in Sabine Parish to Wilford Charlie and Della Clodeal Greer and passed away December 5, 2018 in Natchitoches.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Wilford Charlie Greer, Jr.

Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Earl Wayne Greer, Jr. and Wesley Rains Greer; sister, Sharon Bacon and husband, Cory; brothers, Jessie Greer and wife, Helen, John Greer and wife, Paula, Ricky Greer, and Kevin Greer and wife, René; and two grandchildren.

Honoring him as pallbearers were Lee Greer, Matthew Greer, Jessie Lee Greer, Gary Friday, Mike Downs, Adam Phelps, and David Greer.

Funeral services honoring the life of Jeffery Troy Gaddis, 48, were held November 19 at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church in Pleasant Hill with Charlotte Birdwell officiating. Burial followed at Spring Ridge Cemetery in Pleasant Hill.

Jeffery was born September 1, 1970 in Houston, Texas to James L. Gaddis and Sheila J. Terrell and entered into rest on November 16, 2018, in Pleasant Hill.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Douglas W. Johnson and Thyra Johnson and Thomas Wister Terrell and L.V. Bell Terrell; uncle, Johnny D. Terrell; and aunt, Betty G. Terrell.

Funeral services for Elie Ebarb, Jr., 79, of Zwolle were held November 27 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Richard Norsworthy officiating. Burial followed in the St. Joseph Cemetery

He was born Sunday, August 27, 1939 in Sabine Parish, and passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018 in Alexandria.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Sue Ebarb; parents, Elie Ebarb, Sr. and Mattie Margrete “Sepulvado” Ebarb; son, Christopher Wade Ebarb; and brother, Gilbert Ebarb.

He is survived by his daughter, Debra Ebarb and Paula Steelman of Noble; sons, Randy Ebarb of Zwolle, and David Ebarb of Zwolle; sisters, Helen Sepulvado of Zwolle, Faye Lee of Zwolle, Eloise Mora of Zwolle, and Margie Smith of Zwolle; brothers, Frankie Ebarb of Zwolle, and Wayne Ebarb of Zwolle; granddaughter, Theresa LeAnn Ebarb of Noble; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorial services for Robert L. Gabriel were held November 29 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Zwolle with Father Richard Norsworthy officiating.

Robert passed away November 1, 2018 at 11:40 p.m. He was born and raised in Houston, Texas.

He loved the outdoors, fishing and working outdoors. He loved our two beloved fur babies, Shyular, Ming Su and Jade Riley. He’s leaving behind great friends at Munday Dealership and great friends at the Houston Harris County Sheriff Dept. Robert retired as a detective. He had a lot of compassion and love for this family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip James Gabriel and Magdalene Mary Martin Gabriel; infant son, Jon Cory Gabriel; brother, Philip James Gabriel Jr.; and sister, Kathryn Ann Gabriel Briers.

On Monday November 19th 2018, Melvin Truitt Veuleman passed away peacefully at his home in Marthaville.

He was born on April 9, 1927 in Marthaville. He served his country in the Navy during WWII in a tour in the South Pacific, he came home and drove a gas truck for Valley Farmers Co-op for 44 years until he retired in 1991. He then spent his retirement working his garden, raising livestock, and spending time with his grandchildren. Doc served as a deacon at Anthony Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his spouse of 46 years, Charlene Crump Veuleman, and his second wife of 23 years, Mary Lou Veuleman; his parents, Joseph Edward Veuleman and Mary Lee Campbell Veuleman; and his brothers, Tullos “Tubb” Veuleman and Aubrey “Hook” Veuleman.