Obituaries

Funeral services for Lurline McPherson, 84, of Many, LA, will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Blue Ridge Congregational Methodist Church with Rev. David Hill officiating. Burial will follow in the Beulah Cemetery in Marthaville, LA. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 5:00 PM at Blue Ridge Congregational Methodist Church.

Lurline McPherson was born on Wednesday, June 15, 1938 in Pelican, LA. She gained her wings surrounded by her loved ones on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023 in Many, LA. What a beautiful day in Heaven it must have been.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Selma Allen and Myrtle (Ott) Allen, loving husband, Paul Dean McPherson, her brother Earlton Allen, sister, Carolyn Blankenship, infant sister, Catherine Allen, brother, Donnie Allen, and sister, Gloria Brumley.

Shelton Roark passed away April 4, 2023. He was 80.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Rita Wright Roark; daughter Sonya R. Crist (Sam) of Jacksonville, FL; stepson Dr. Casey D. Hendricks (Lisa) of Mandeville, LA; two brothers Phillip Roark of Many, LA and Richard Roark of Fairview, TX; one sister Marilyn Booker of Many, LA; five grandchildren: Haley, Hanna and Hunter Crist and Ella and Ben Hendricks.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James A. Roark and Aylene Leach Roark; brother Tommy Roark and wife Pam; and sister Evelyn Armour.

Shelton was a Mason for 49 years and a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Negreet, LA.

He graduated from Many High School and Northwestern State University.

Shelton started his career as a car salesman and ended his career as a salesman of high voltage electrical testing.

Graveside service for Micheal Lynn Hyatt, 81, of Hornbeck, LA, will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Prewitt’s Chapel Cemetery with Bro. Wayne Chance and Bro. Nick Hilton officiating.

Mary Ellen McMillion, 72, passed away suddenly in her home in Noble, La on March 1st, 2023. Her wishes are that she be cremated and that she joins her mother for eternity in Chicago, IL.

Mary Ellen was born on April 21st, 1950 in Chicago IL. She grew up in Illinois until she and common law husband of 30 plus years, Harry Allen, built their home in Noble, LA around 1990.

They spent fun-filled and Sunny days boating and fishing on Toledo Bend lake together.

This home became a sort of safe haven for all! Family (and friends) who needed a place to stay had one. She had a huge heart, and she was empathetic almost to a fault. Her famous words were “What comes around goes around”. How true those words turned out to be!

GiGi, G-Dawg, Grandma Mary, or Mom - whichever one you called her, you were lucky to have such a wonderful and caring woman in your life! She was Beautiful inside and out!

A memorial service honoring the life of Christian Edward Beyer will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Davis Springs Southern Methodist Church, 203 Davis Springs Road, Campti, LA 71411, with Bro. Olan McLaren and Bro. Truman Leach officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Catherine Douglas, best known as “Honey” passed away at Willis Knighton hospital on Tuesday evening, March 21, 2023, after a brief illness. A graveside funeral service and interment will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 25 at the Zwolle cemetery.

Honey was born January 2, 1940 in Zwolle, the child of Marcy (Parrie) and Jack H. Anderson of Noble, LA who both predeceased her. She was born in the old home of her grandparents, Catalina and John Parrie, on Coon Ridge Road up on Grady Hill. Honey was one of ten children born to Marcy Parrie. Predeceasing Honey were Johnny Lee Reed who passed away at birth in1949 and Michelle Denese Lindsay who passed in 2010 at age 50.

Honey’s surviving siblings are Jess Mahon of San Diego California, Marcela “Dee Dee” Parrie of Auburn Maine, Lovey McGahan of Keithville Louisiana, Diane Barthlow of Houston Texas, Danny Hix of Stockdale Texas, Debra Gray of Denver Colorado, and DaNette Best of Cheyenne Wyoming.

Edwin (Ed) Pousson was 104 years young at the time of his death on March 13, 2023 at his home on Chapel Lane in Many LA. He died peacefully, in his sleep, with his loving family in attendance.

He was born November 7, 1918 on a farm between Egan and Iota, LA, to Cerenic and Leonore Richard Pousson. Ed was a World War II Vet, having served in the US Navy from 1939 to 1945. He retired in 1981 from working at Exxon Refinery in Baton Rouge.

Edwin married Marguarette (Maggi) Truax in Churchpoint, Louisiana, in 1942. Their blessed union lasted over 71 years before Maggi departed this earth on August 11, 2014. They had 10 children together.

They were predeceased by children Penny Ann, Edwin John Pousson, Jr., Mary Lisa Pousson, and grandson John Philip Pousson and great-granddaughter June Marie Smith.

Funeral services for Wanda Lucille Remedies, 64, of Zwolle, LA, will be held on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel of Many with burial to follow at the Saint Joseph Cemetery in Zwolle. The viewing will be held on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 4:00 PM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home of Many.

Wanda Lucille Remedies was born on Thursday, May 8, 1958 in Zwolle, LA. She passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 in Alexandria, LA.

Wanda retired from Sabine Parish School Board after 20 years of serving as a cafeteria worker and custodian. She enjoyed spending time with family and never missed a chocolate cake on a birthday. She had a servant’s heart and always took pride in her family. She always welcomed those around her in her home with a warm meal and made sure nobody went without. She was very hard working and strong. Her children and grandchildren filled such a special place in her heart.

Funeral services for Roger “Pat” Farmer, 79, of Zwolle, LA, will be held on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home in Many with Bro. Dean Johnson and Bro. Marty Eaves officiating. Burial will follow in the Marthaville Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 9:00 AM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home in Many.

Roger Pattison Farmer was born on Friday, May 7, 1943 in Marthaville, LA. He passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Many Health Care North in Many, LA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Marie (Oliff) Farmer; brother, Jimmy Farmer; sisters, Donna Sandifer and Betty Jean Hall.

Funeral services for Martha Orelee Bridges Patton were held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at East Leesville Baptist Church with Reverends Tommy Kiker and Gil Arthur officiating. The burial followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Jeane’s Funeral Service. The pallbearers were Ryan Opio, Rick Howe, Everett Bridges, Danny Bridges, Albert Bridges,, William O. Bridges, and Lloyd Burleson. The honorary pallbearer was Huey L. Patton.

A visitation was held at the church on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service.

Orelee was born May 20, 1928, in Rattan (Toro Community), Louisiana and passed away at her home in Anacoco, Louisiana on March 9, 2023, at the age of 94.