Obituaries

Melonie Ryals Wiley,40, passed away Sept. 16, 2015 in Fort Worth, Texas. Funeral services honoring her life were held Sept. 21, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield with the Rev. Randy Parker officiating. Burial followed in Converse Cemetery in Converse. Melonie was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church in Converse, and a member of Eastern Star Converse Chapter 218. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her husband of 19 years, Craig Wiley; son Craig Wiley, Jr.; parents, William and Betty Ryals; sisters, Angela Montz and Christina Ebarb and husband, Jason; brothers, William Ryals, Jr. and wife, Shonda and Chad Ryals and wife, Victoria and a host of family, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. The family suggests that memorials be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, 2000 L. Street, NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC 20036-4916. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Mansfield Chapel – (318) 872-4660

Funeral Services for Evelyn E. Firesheets, 85, of Florien, were held Sept. 11 at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel in Many with Bro. Lee Dickson officiating. Burial followed in the Antioch Cemetery in Florien. Evelyn E. Firesheets was born on Saturday, Dec. 28, 1929 in Sabine Parish. She passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015 at Sabine Retirement & Rehabilitation Center in Many. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Firesheets and parents, Ivy and Elsie Miller. She is survived by her daughters, Connie Lee of Bells, Texas, Carolyn Ellison and husband, Larry, of Pottsboro, Texas; Cheryl Nanley and husband, Glen, of Dension, Texas and Frances Dahlem and husband, Tommy, of Florien; son, William Davis Firesheets and wife, Shelley, of Lufkin, Texas; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers were grandsons, Todd Rider, Daniel Wagoner, Jeremy Lewis, Joshua Dahlem, Patrick Dahlem and B.J.

Funeral Services for Bobbie Ann Dunn, 61, of Fulshear, Texas were held on Sept. 10 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Zwolle with Father Tim Hurd officiating. Burial followed in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Zwolle. Bobbie Ann Dunn was born on Sunday, Aug. 8, 1954 in Zwolle. She passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015 at her residence in Fulshear, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Martinez; husband, John Dunn; sister, Virgie Williamson and sister-in-law, Patsy Ebarb. She is survived by daughter, Jamie Hodge and husband, Michael, of Fulshear, Texas; sons, Jeffery Leone and wife, Marlena, of Noble and Jason Leone of Noble; mother, Rita McComic of Zwolle; sisters, Rose Martinez and special friend, Thurman Webb, of Zwolle, Jackie Downs and special friend, Bert Thompson, of Zwolle, Sandra Martinez of Noble, Gertrude Bailey of Kemah, Texas, Betty King and husband Floyd, of Zwolle and Christine Henson of Bridge City, Texas; brother, Jessie Ebarb, Jr.

Funeral services for Christine Sistrunk were held Sept. 9 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield with the Rev. Bob Russell officiating. Burial followed in the Mitchell Cemetery in Mitchell. Christine was born June 3, 1929 in Sabine Town, Texas to Jim and Hattie Morris McFarland and passed away in Alexandria on Sept. 7, 2015. Preceding Christine in death were her two infant sons. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her husband of 69 years, T J Sistrunk; daughter, Jo Ann Sistrunk Angelo and husband, Bob and numerous family members and friends. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Mansfield Chapel.

Jerry Neal Lee, 49, passed away Aug. 25, 2015 at his residence in Pleasant Hill. He was born in Pleasant Hill on May 24, 1966 to Ray and Grace Milner Lee. Preceding Jerry in death were his father, Ray Lee and step-daughter, Angela Wise. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his mother, Grace Milner Lee; sons, Justin Lee and fiancée, Sunnie Rivers, Zachary Lee and River Lee; step-daughter, Ashley Simpson; grandchildren, Noah Lee, Connor Lee, Allison Simpson and Keenan Whitehead; sisters, Shannon Burnett and Larae Meadows and husband, Chris; brother, Timothy Lee and mother of River Lee, Karen Kappen. Honorary pallbearers were Damien Williams, Bill Campbell, Eddy Campbell, Patrick Hext, Codey Lee and Corey Lee. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Mansfield Chapel – (318) 872-4660.

A funeral mass honoring the life of James Denis Mickunas, 77, of Many, was held on Sept. 4 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Zwolle. Father Timothy Hurd officiated. Interment with full military honors was in the Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Houston, Texas. James was born on Dec. 11, 1937 in Southview, Pennsylvania. He entered into eternal rest on Aug. 30, 2015 at his residence in Many. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from which he retired after 20 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Susan Slebodnick Mickunas; wife, Catherine Mickunas and brother, Jerome Mickunas. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Michele Ruthemeyer and husband, Timothy of Bowie, Maryland; grandsons, Kevin Ruthemeyer and Kyle Ruthemeyer; sister, Joann Crawford Canton, Ohio; brother, Joseph Mickunas of Akron, Ohio and a host of friends. Rose-Neath Funeral Home-Many

Funeral services honoring the life of Eleanor Rose Packer, 77, of Zwolle were held on Sept. 1 at Bethsadia Baptist Church. The Rev. Matt Walker officiated. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Eleanor was born on Oct. 5, 1937 in Zwolle. She entered into eternal rest on Aug. 28, 2015 at Many Healthcare North. She was preceded in death by her father, Tullos Pruett; mother, Mamie Pruett; brother, Joseph Pruett and sister Linda McComic. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Walter Curtis Packer; son, Michael Packer and special friend Shanda; daughter, Sandy Tankersley and husband, Lynn; sisters, Mary Pruett and Sandra Berel; grandchildren, David Gentry, Chris Gentry and Alicia Packer; great-grandchildren, Elijah, Jaxon and Xander Gentry; three nephews, two nieces, and a host of friends. Honoring her as pallbearers were Mike Packer, Lynn Tankersley, David Gentry, Chris Gentry, Ray McComic, Jr. and Thomas McComic. Rose-Neath Funeral Home- Many

Funeral services for Claudine Jacobs, 90, were held Sept. 1, 2015 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield with the Rev. Dana Casey officiating. Burial followed in the Springridge Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Claudine was born Dec. 30, 1924 in Mansfield, to Willie Truman Golden. She was the oldest of 11 children, 2 surviving her Jim L. Golden, Jr. and Sherry Ebarb. Preceding her in death are her husband, John M. Jacobs, Sr.; sons, John “Bud” Jacobs, Jr.

Clifton Fox, 91, passed away Sept. 2, in Mansfield. Funeral services honoring his life were held Sept. 5 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield with the Rev. Bobby Russell officiating. Burial followed in Mitchell Cemetery in Mitchell. Clifton was born in Mitchell to Charlie and Lille Ott Fox. He worked as a parts man for Lowrey Motor Company for 28 years and then worked at Chevyland for 18 years. He proudly served his country in the US Navy. Preceding Clifton in death were his parents, Charlie and Lillie Ott Fox; sisters, Mildred Neel, and Jean Franklin and brother, Curtis Fox. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 59 years, Lou Fox; son, Roger Fox and wife, Kimberly; daughter, Carolyn Ezernack and husband, Jeff; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Honoring the life of Clifton as pallbearers were Jimmy Booker, Doly Love, Ted Booker, Paul Walker, Buddy Love and Brian Walker. The family suggests that memorials be made to St.

Funeral services honoring the life of Wynona Dykes Ryals, 95,were held Sept. 4 at the Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield with the Rev. Jimmy Price officiating. Graveside followed at Noble Cemetery in Noble. Wynona was born in Sardis to her parents James and Willie Dykes. Preceding Wynona in death are her husband, Bernard Ryals; father, James T. Dykes; mother, Willie Gretchen Campbell Dykes and sister, Margret Barton. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her daughter, Nancy Thomas and husband, Bill; sister, Lloy Wood; brother, Paul Dykes; grandchildren, Debbie Leatherwood, Donna Richardson and William “Barney” Thomas; 10 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Those honoring the life of Wynona as pallbearers were William B. Thomas, William C. Richardson, Donald Leatherwood, Kyle Richardson, Ben Richardson, Breech Leatherwood and Aaron Thomas. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Mansfield Chapel