Obituaries

Funeral services for William Lee Hagelin, 27, of Zwolle were held August 3 at First Baptist Church of Zwolle with Bro. Wade Penfield officiating. Burial followed in the Lakeview Cemetery. He was born on Friday, May 31, 1991 in Lafayette, and passed away on Friday, July 27, 2018 at Lady Of The Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge. He is survived by his wife, Alexis Hubbard Hagelin of Zwolle; son, Carston Hagelin of Zwolle; daughter, Sage Hagelin of Zwolle: father, Thomas Hagelin of Zwolle; mother, Janet Vice Miller and husband, Billy, of Zwolle; brothers, Eric Hagelin and wife, Martha, of Belmont, and Jared Hagelin and wife, Heather, of Bossier City; along with a host of family and friends. Pallbearers were Chris Martinez, Adian Martinez, Clark Sepulvado, Magnum Sepulvado, Edward Jackson, Corey Weathy, Bryce Smith, and Martin Tweedy. Honorary pallbearers were James Sepulvado, Jame Weathy and the Crew Members of Rig 155.

Funeral services for Coach Malvin Ogden, 80, of Many, were held July 28 at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Cyle Clayton officiating. Burial followed in the Many Cemetery. He was born on Monday, August 30, 1937 in Oak Grove, and passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Malvin Ogden, Sr. and Fern Victoria Stevens Ogden; daughter, Pam Wood; sister, Earline Coody; and grandson, Brandon Glover. He is survived by his wife, Jennie Nichols Ogden of Many; children, Rhonda Glover of Many, Angie Bellah of Nashville, Tennessee, Lisa Clark of Wisconsin, Jeff Malley of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jason Malley of Benton, Jeremy Malley of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Joey Matson of Bastrop; sisters, Margie Newman of Winnsboro, Margaret Hall of Ruston and Kay Allen of Bastrop; 20 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; with numerous other family members, former students and friends.

Funeral services for Davy F. LaGrange, 44, of Many were held July 20 at Trinity Baptist Church with Bro. Leon Manshack and Deacon Stephen Martin officiating. Burial followed in the Trinity Cemetery. He was born on Thursday, September 20, 1973 in Farmington, New Mexico, and passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018 at Oschner Hospital in New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wilbert “Coonie” LaGrange, Eunice LaGrange, Maggie Serna, Ignacio Serna; and father- in-law, Kenneth Knippers.

Funeral services for Lynda Jane Mitchell, 63, of Many were held July 23 at Trinity Baptist Church with the Reverends Truman Leach and Tim Leach officiating. Burial followed in the Ft. Jesup Cemetery. She was born Wednesday, March 23, 1955, and passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Many. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Mitchell; daughter, Kassie Mitchell; sister, Brenda Valdez; and mother, Marie Barnhill. She is survived by her daughters, Kim Russell and husband, Jeremy, of Many and Kellie Mitchell of Many; parents, Delmer and Rita Mitchell of Many; sisters, Dickie Leach of Many and Debra Kay of Marthaville; brothers, Dewayne Mitchell of Converse, Keith Mitchell of Noble and Brett Mitchell of Many; grandchildren, Harley Fredieu of Many, McKay Small of Many and Drake Russell of Many; great grandson, Maverick Fredieu of Many; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services for Gloria Jane McCormic Alford, were held July 24 at the Toledo Church of Christ. She was born in Many on May 23, 1944 to Fred and Jane McCormic. She passed away on July 21, 2018 in Many. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jerry Alford; and brothers, Sammy and Luke “Skipper” McCormic. She is survived by her son, Kevin Alford and wife, Jackie; daughter, Trina Gentry and husband, Keith; grandchildren, Laura Hovermale, Andrew Alford and wife, Rachel, Ryan Gentry and wife, Terra, Jeremy Gentry and wife, Lauren, and Makenzie Alford; great grandchildren, Ayden Hovermale, Mayzlie Hovermale, Kendall Alford, Braylan “Lil Soldier” Alford, and Rylie “Rosebud” Gentry; brother, John McCormic and wife, Tina; nephews, Sammy McCormic, Tim McCormic, and Luke Bickham; niece, Tabitha McCormic; great nephew, Anthony Bickham; honorary friends, Glenda Rogers, Joyce Townsend, and Sherry and George Strickland; along with a host of cousins.

Thomas DeVayne Hollis Jr., 80, passed away July 6, 2018 at the George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home from complications caused by Agent Orange. Tom was born June 24, 1938, in Many to Lillian Cooper and Thomas DeVanye Hollis Sr. He was the oldest of four children: his sister, Dorothy and brothers, Bobby and Larry. He grew up in Many, and later moved to Hornbeck, where he enjoyed swimming and fishing in lakes. He excelled in sports, especially basketball and baseball. Tom served two Tours of Duty in Vietnam. He started his military career in the Navy, then the Marines and retired with 21 years of service in the Army. He served in the Army as a Paratrooper with the 101st Airborne and as a Medic. He was known for his bravery, honesty, hard work, and dedication as a soldier, earning numerous awards and medals including the Meritorious Service Medal. He retired from Civil Service from Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

Memorial services for Noe R. Garcia, 86, of Zwolle will be held Wednesday, July 18 at 10 a.m. at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel in Many. He was born Wednesday, December 30, 1931 in Pleasanton, Texas, and passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at his home in Zwolle. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Lee Garcia; parents, Melecio and Maria Rodriguez Garcia; and grandson, Kyle Taylor Hall.

Funeral services for Dave Glen Weaver were July 5 at Hornbeck Full Gospel Church with the Rev. Buddy Freeman officiating. Burial followed in Pisgah Cemetery under the direction of Jeane’s Funeral Service. He was born on June 30, 1966, in Corvallis, Oregon and passed away on July 2, 2018, in Hornbeck at the age of 52. He grew up in Hornbeck, attended Hornbeck High School, and was a member of Hornbeck Full Gospel Church. For many years, Dave worked as a heavy equipment operator for J.D. Lites Company. He was a jack of all trades who loved to hunt and fish. Spending time with his family was the thing that Dave loved the most. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Jr. and Francis Weaver; grandparents, George Sr. and Frieda Weaver, and Glen and Sylvia Gibson; brother, Ferlin Knippers; sister, Cheryl Sigler; nephew, Davin Russ and niece, Shantell Knippers.

Funeral services for Greg Barber, 53, of Many was held July 9 at Lewing Chapel with the Reverends Donnie Paul Lewing and Joe Hendrickson officiating. Burial followed in the Lewing Chapel Cemetery. He was born on Monday, April 12, 1965 in Many, and passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018 in Many. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Lamar Barber and Delores Azlea Lewing Barber; J.W. Weldon; brother, John Gavin Barber; maternal grandfather, Lud Lewing; maternal grandmother, Gladys Lewing; and paternal grandparents, John and Maybelle Barber. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Denise Barber of Many; sister, Elda Veuleman and husband, Jerry, of Many; brothers, Terry Tedder and wife, Pam, of Many, Gary Joe Tedder of Texas and Pat Weldon of Hemphill, Texas; special nephew/son, Rick McConnell, Jr. and wife, Kristen, of Many; special grandchildren, Gavyn and Gynger McConnell; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Services for Larry Brandon Maroney Jr. were held July 5 at the Wallace Baptist Church in Pelican. The Rev. Jeff Jinks officiated. Interment followed at the Beulah Cemetery in Marthaville. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Brandon Maroney, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Marvin and Ernel Frazier; paternal grandparents, Waylon and Louise Maroney; and cousins, D.J. Frazier and Isabelle Hope Frazier. Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Janet Kay Frazier Maroney of Pleasant Hill; sister, Jennifer Callens and husband, Jason, of Stonewall; uncles, Darren Frazier and wife, Kathy, Basil Maroney and wife, Gayla, of Pleasant Hill and Huey Maroney and wife, Mary Jane, of Shreveport; aunts, Marty Wilcher and husband, Larry of Queen City, Texas and Waverlyn Wilson and husband, Robbie, of Natchitoches; special nephew, Coltyn Maroney; niece and nephew, Hailey Peacock and Wade Callens; and by a host of other relatives and many friends.