Obituaries

Graveside services for Lois Nelda Strickland, 81, of Many, LA, will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Many Cemetery with Rev. Cyle Clayton officiating.

Lois Nelda Strickland was born on Friday, March 13, 1942 in Many, LA. She passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, LA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lois (Miller) Geoghagan; her husband, Charles Wade Strickland and one sister, Betty Rains.

She is survived by her sons: Charles L. Strickland and wife Janet of Many, LA and Chad Strickland and wife Renee of Many, LA; daughters: Trisha Schoth and husband Joseph of Benton, LA, Kala Durley of Many, LA and Jamie Anthony and husband Thomas of Florien, LA; brother, Robert Dale Geoghagan and wife Delores of Many, LA; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Beverly Greer passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at the age of 61, after a long battle with congestive heart failure. She was the daughter of T.O “Jimmy” Greer and Flo Ellen Greer, both who preceded her in death.

Gaye spent her childhood in Pleasant Hill and her teen years in Converse, La. She lived in many states as an adult, finally returning to Louisiana and then East Texas. Gaye was loved by many as she never met a stranger, living life to the fullest and adopting both animals and people along the way. She was known for her spunky personality and not being afraid to speak her mind. She loved animals, especially her dogs, cat, fish and her monkeys. The monkey community held a special place in her heart.

Dorothy Lantz 92, of Many, Louisiana passed away on May 29, 2023, in Natchitoches, Louisiana. She was born November 1, 1930, in Egan, Louisiana to Walter Regan and Lucille (Monceaux) Regan.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Walter and Lucille (Monceaux) Regan; her husband, Rodney Lantz; her brothers, Roy Regan and Harvey Regan; her son-in-law, John Atwell; and her sister-in-law, Lorraine Regan. Left to mourn her passing is her son, Randal Lantz and wife, Melissa of Zwolle, LA; her daughters, Patricia Atwell of Many, LA, Peggy Lopez and partner, Pete Spoelstra of Many, LA, and Leah Allen and husband, Randal of Dequincy, LA; her sister, Letty Lejeune and husband, JW of Egan, LA; her brothers, Larry Regan of Egan, LA, Steve Regan and wife, Emilia of Sulphur, LA; her sistersin- law, Winnie Mae Regan of Crowley, LA, and Brenda Regan of Egan, LA; her 8 grandchildren, her 14 great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and other relatives.

Eleanor Phillips departed this life at 95 years of age to be with her Lord and Savior on June 16, 2023. Joy, as she was known to all, was truly a joy to all who knew her. She was born in Fisher, LA to Judge John S. Pickett, Sr. and Margaret Cecelia Hatcher Pickett on September 17, 1927, and passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 16, 2023.

Joy attended elementary school in Fisher and graduated from Many High School. She attended Whitworth Junior College in Brookhaven, MS and completed her bachelor’s degree in education at Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA. She received her master’s degree in education at the University of Arkansas. It was at the University of Arkansas that she met her future husband, Tom Phillips, whom she was married to for almost 62 years.

Billy Meshell, 66, of Zwolle, Louisiana entered into eternal rest on May 24, 2023. He was born on October 21, 1956 in Converse, Louisiana to Albert and Corrine (Stains) Meshell.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at RoseNeath Funeral Home9891 Texas Highway, Many, Louisiana 71449. Visitation will follow on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. until the time of the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Aimwell Cemetery in Zwolle, Louisiana.

Kadience Northcutt, 17, of Zwolle, Louisiana entered into eternal rest on May 24, 2023. She was born on May 19, 2006 in Natchitoches, Louisiana to Darwin Ray Northcutt and Courtney Northcutt.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at RoseNeath Funeral Home9891 Texas Highway, Many, Louisiana 71449. Visitation will follow on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. until the time of the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Aimwell Cemetery in Zwolle, Louisiana.

Left to cherish her memory are her sisters, Carley Northcutt and Cortlin Northcutt, and her brothers, Tylan Northcutt and Carwin Northcutt.

Honoring Kadience as pallbearers will be Darwin Northcutt, Joey Meshell, Anthony Meshell, Tylan Northcutt, Albert Meshell, and Wayne Meshell.

Jolee Northcutt, 15, of Zwolle, Louisiana entered into eternal rest on May 24, 2023. She was born on September 25, 2007 in Natchitoches, Louisiana to Darwin Ray Northcutt and Courtney Northcutt.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at RoseNeath Funeral Home9891 Texas Highway, Many, Louisiana 71449. Visitation will follow on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. until the time of the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Aimwell Cemetery in Zwolle, Louisiana.

Left to cherish her memory are her sisters, Carley Northcutt and Cortlin Northcutt, and her brothers, Tylan Northcutt and Carwin Northcutt.

Honoring Jolee as pallbearers will be Darwin Northcutt, Joey Meshell, Anthony Meshell, Tylan Northcutt, Albert Meshell, and Wayne Meshell. Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Natalie Meshell.

Funeral services for Joan Brandon, 88 of Zwolle, Louisiana, will be held on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Zwolle with Father Keith Garvin officiating. Burial will follow in the Zwolle Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, June 11, 2023, starting at 3:00 PM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home in Zwolle.

Joan Dolores Ezernack Brandon was born on Friday, August 31, 1934, in Zwolle, Louisiana. She passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Willis-Knighton Pierremont in Shreveport, Louisiana. Joan was a caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. She lived the majority of her life in Hurricane Valley and was praised by her grandchildren for being the best cook around. She was a lifelong parishioner of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Zwolle and never missed Mass.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Earl Brandon, her parents, Joseph and Evelyn Ezernack, four brothers, and four sisters.

Funeral services for John Wallace Parish, Jr., 68, of Robeline, LA, will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Ericson officiating. Burial will follow in the Friendship Nazarene Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Many, LA.

John was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Joye Carlson and his father, John W. Parish, Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Parish; daughter, Stephanie Dovalina and son-in-law, Daniel Dovalina; stepdaughter, Amanda Dotson; stepson, Jalan Dotson and daughter-in-law, Jessica Dotson; sister, Joni Frazier and brother-in-law, Johnny Frazier; grandson, Collin Fontenot; granddaughters: Caitlyn Kilgore, Nikkie Dotson, Holly Payne, Chloe Dotson, and Sadie Dotson; great grandsons, Corvus Kilgore and William Kilgore.

Graveside services for Wanda Janice Rike, 90, of Many, LA, will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Noble Cemetery with Bro. Brian Coplin officiating.

Wanda Janice Rike was born on Monday, November 7, 1932 in Noble, LA. She passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 in Natchitoches, LA.

She was preceded in death by her husband, D. A. Rike and her parents, Arthur G. Craig and Thelma “Shorty” Craig.

Wanda attended Noble High School where she played basketball. After graduating high school she attended Business School in Beaumont, TX. She worked at Peterson Sales in Shreveport, LA, International Paper Co. and was the bookkeeper for the Sabine Parish School Board. She then started Classic Fashion with her friend Garland Foy. She was a member of A. J. Hodges Organization. Wanda loved spending time traveling and gardening.

She is survived by her son, Alan Rike of Noble, LA along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.