Obituaries

Lynn Wooley was born October 16,1932, in Many, Louisiana. He went on to be with his Lord on February 26, 2023. He is survived by four children: Debbie Merritt (husband Lavan), Dean Wooley (wife Janet), Donnie Wooley (wife Cheryl) and David Wooley (wife Stacy) and daughter of the heart, Theresa Lewis; 16 grandchildren: Dr. Jason Merritt (wife, Christy), Jami Chavez (husband Jay), Justin Merritt (wife Mary), Joel Wooley (wife Amber), Matthew Wooley, Meghan Evans (husband Gary), Dr. Dana Botsko (husband George), Cody Wooley, Zac Wooley (wife Kaci), Bobbie Lewing, Jennifer Tarpley (husband Grant), Duncan Craft (wife Laura Ann), Will Fathree (wife Sara), Tabitha Chamberlin (husband Cade), Jana Gould (husband Calin) and Laura Fredieu (husband Wesley), twenty four great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Bennie Joe Cutrer, 85, was born to T.J. and Wilma Cutrer on Thursday, August 19, 1937 in Many, LA., and he passed from his earthly home on Friday, February 24, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Ronda Cutrer; daughter, Stephanie Tedder; grandson, Bennie Oliver; brother, Glen Cutrer; and sister, Sue Pinter.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 65 years and 5 months, Bobbie Cutrer; daughter, Robin Oliver and sonin- law, David; grandchildren, Elishia Tedder, Joey Tedder, Matt Tedder, Joshua Webb, Heather Harrington, Shonda Henley and sonin- law, Gary Tedder; sixteen great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Pallbearers will be Matt, Joey, Josh, Kylur, Kobe, Jeremy, Ryan and Andrew.

Fought the good fight. Finished the race. Kept the faith. The phrases describe Rev. Paul Ferrant. He first loved God. Then, he loved family and friends because of his love for God.

An end of life celebration for Paul will be held at Warren Meadows Funeral Home in Many on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Visitation at 9:00 AM. Services at 10:00 AM. Graveside services will immediately follow at Chapel on the Lake Cemetery.

Paul was born on a south Louisiana farm on September 7, 1921, in Ponchatoula. For two years he had in Ball, Louisiana with his daughter and son-in-law and passed away there on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the age of 101 years old.

When he grew up Paul daily tended cows and crops before riding the bus to school. He sold small turtles for spending money. He later earned money tending crops and plowing. He traded a heifer for his first vehicle when he was sixteen years old.

Armenta Ruth Lee Bell, formerly of Many, LA, was born February 6, 1932 in Brownfield, Texas to the late Benjamin Franklin Lee and Maggie Aileen Hammett Lee. She went home to be with Jesus Christ on Monday, February 13, 2023 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY having attained the age of ninety-one years and seven days. She had made a profession of faith in Christ at a young age and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Campbellsville, KY.

She was a dedicated, loving and supportive pastors’ wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother for over seventy-three years. She set a strong Godly Christian example for everyone who met or knew her.

Funeral services for Jennifer Laura Bridges, 44, of Lafayette, LA, will be held on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lee Dickson and Rev. Glen Howard officiating. Burial will follow in the Zwolle Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 12:00 PM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Many, LA.

Jennifer Laura Bridges was born on Tuesday, April 18, 1978 in Pleasant Hill, LA. She passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 in Iowa, LA.

Jennifer was a graduate of ULL, of Lafayette. She was employed with Zales since November of 1997 and was recently promoted to Manager with Zales in Lake Charles, LA.

Jennifer was a lover of food, especially bacon! She was a Dolly and Reba Fanatic, she loved the color purple, loved laughing and especially loved her family, extended family and her many friends. She loved her dogs, Toto and Tutu.

Funeral services for Billy Wayne Cook will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Pisgah Baptist Church with Reverend C.M. Kelly officiating. Burial will follow in Pisgah Cemetery under the direction of Jeane’s Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be Ryan Aras, Zane Cook Blake Cook, Terry Thiels, Kenneth Sasser, and Michael Thiels. Honorary pallbearers will be Darrell Sasser, Scott Sasser, and Mitchell Reavis.

A visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Billy was born September 23, 1938, in Alexandria, Louisiana and passed away February 8, 2023, in Leesville, Louisiana at the age of 84. His occupation was an electrician and he worked as a journeyman before retiring after 43 years. He was a member of IBEW Local 576. Billy enjoyed fishing and hunting – especially deer hunting. He liked to watch football and was an avid New Orleans Saints fan. His family was his pride and joy.

My home is in heaven. I’m just traveling through this world.

-Billy Graham Wilton Drayton Anthony passed from this life to his Heavenly home on February 1, 2023, after a short battle with Lymphoma. He is survived by his devoted daughters, Cheryl Elizabeth Ricer and husband Fred and Carole Michelle Harlien and husband Heath; his beloved grandsons, Michael Bryce Morgan and his wife Megan Molina Morgan, Peyton Anthony Hargrove; and granddaughter, Karsen Harlien; his loving brother, Charles Anthony and wife Clarene and a sister-inlaw, Bonnie Anthony (Jimmy); along with countless nephews and nieces that he loved deeply and unselfishly.

To know PeeWee is to love him.

Husband, Father, Father-In-Law, Pepaw, Grandfather, Pepaw in Law, Friend, Retired Bricklayer, Gun lover, Hunter and Fishermen.

L.E. Rigsby, Jr. was born to Luther (Dutch) & Betty Lou Wagley Rigsby in Pleasant Hill, LA on May 30, 1949. He passed away in Natchitoches, La on February 1, 2023.

He is preceded in death by their son Rusty Earlton Rigsby and grandson Andrew Dillon Moran.

PeeWee is survived by his wife of 45 years Linda Williams Rigsby, his daughters Rebecca Ann Moran, Morgan Blair Thornton & Lindsey Paige Mercado. His son’s in law, Tony Moran, Brandon Thornton & Dusty Mercado. 3 grandchildren, TJ Moran and his wife Amber Lynn, Annabeth Sophia Thornton, and Cora Paige Mercado; and 1 great granddaughter, Kadison Lynn Moran.

Funeral services for Eva Terry Lowe, 95, of Many, LA, will be held on January 28, at 2:00 pm, at Many Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Daniel Lowe, Dr. Chuck Fountain, and Rev. Delbert Terry officiating. Visitation will be held at the Many Church of the Nazarene, beginning at 11:00 am until time of the service. Interment will follow in the Friendship Nazarene Cemetery.

Eva Terry Lowe was born December 15, 1927, in Bivens, TX. She went home to be with her Lord on January 24, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Winston Perry “Mike” Lowe; her parents, Willie and Susie Owens Terry; brothers Houston Terry, Delbert Terry, Clyde Terry, Jim Terry, and William Terry; and sisters Sally Brumley, Reba Grisham, Roberta Brumley, Theo Holt, and Ouida Colley.

March 27, 1943 January 25, 2023 Husband, Dad, Poppa/ Tractor, Son, Brother The Ole Car Man/ Mechanic. His passion was his work and automobiles. He worked very hard for years to support his family and was very successful. Originally from Marthaville, La. He left to go to his Jesus while living in Shreveport, La. He was a devoted husband to his wife Mary for 60 years. Devoted dad to his children; Rod, Brad and April; loving grandpa to his grandchildren, Ben, Briana, Peyton, Katelynn, Madison and Hayden; and great grandchildren. He had worked in Shreveport, La. when a young man but had his own business for many years first in Marthaville, La and later on in Converse, La. prior to retiring.

Preceded in leaving for Heaven by his parents, Harry And Gertie Singletary of Marthaville, La., 2 brothers, Ray Wyatt of Marthaville, La. and Billy Jack Singletary of Marthaville, La.