Obituaries

Wed
02
Sep

Lloyd Rigsby

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Funeral Services for Lloyd Dwayne Rigsby, 61, of Converse, were held on Aug. 30 at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel in Many with the Rev. Jimmie Price officiating. Lloyd Dwayne Rigsby was born on Monday, Aug. 31, 1953 in Natchitoches. He passed away on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015 at Many Health Care North in Many. He was preceded in death by his father, Delmer J. Rigsby. He is survived by his mother, Evelyn Rigsby of Converse; sister, Bonnie Rivers and husband, Michael, of Converse; brothers, David Rigsby and wife, Ethel, of Mitchell and Delmer Rigsby and wife, Nancy, of Converse along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Wed
26
Aug

Adam Powell

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Funeral Services for Adam Franklin Powell, 33, of Marthaville, were held Aug. 20 at Old Pisgah Baptist Church in Belmont with the Reverends Jim Freeman, Jimmie Price and Dean Johnson officiating. Burial followed in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Adam Franklin Powell was born on Monday, Jan. 18, 1982 in Shreveport. He passed away on Saturday, Aug.

Wed
26
Aug

Jerry Mayes

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Graveside services for Jerry Kenneth Mayes, 61, formerly of Converse and Pelican were held on Aug. 13 at the Paul Cemetery in Converse with Karen Cook Harrington and the Rev. Clayton Dyess leading a celebration of life. Jerry passed away on Aug. 7 in his sleep in Natchez. He was preceded in death by his parents, Annie Merle Mayes and Joseph Kenneth Mayes; son, Whitney Lane Mayes and brother, Benny Wayne Bossier. He is survived by two sons that called him, “Boss,” Jeremy Mayes and Corey Mayes; grandchildren, Caleb Wesley Mayes and Kayley Jo Mayes and sister, Judy Mayes of Fort Worth, Texas. In Lie of flowers, family asks memorials be made to Rose Neath Mansfield.

Wed
26
Aug

Simmie DeBose

Funeral Services for Simmie W. DeBose, 70, were held at Oak Hill Baptist Church on Aug. 15. Burial followed in the Oak Hill Cemetery with the Bros. Matt Haggard and E.E. Walker officiating. Simmie was born on Jan. 13, 1945 and passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015 in Many. He was a retired machinist from Libby Glass Company of Shreveport. Simmie was preceded in death by his parents, Sim and Estelle DeBose; wife, Marilyn and a nephew, David W. Addison. He is survived by son, Clifton DeBose, and grandson, Aaron DeBose. He was the brother of Ruthie Lynn DeBose Addison and husband George, of Houston, Texas and Joe DeBose and wife, Rita, of Many along with a number of cousins, nieces and nephews. Simmie was a member of the Broadmoor Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star Chapter of Shreveport where he served as a Worthy Patron. Pallbearers were Joe Addison, John Addison, Mike DeBose, Scott DeBose,Chris Winner and Charles Gleason.

Wed
26
Aug

Alma Glaspie

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Funeral Services for Alma Jean Glaspie, 78, of Robeline, were held Aug. 19, at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel in Many with Bro. Jesse Arnold officiating. Burial followed in the Pleasant Hill Ward 2 Cemetery in Toro. Alma Jean Glaspie was born on Monday, Jan. 18, 1937 in Marthaville. She passed away on Friday, Aug.

Wed
26
Aug

William Powell

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Funeral services for William Monroe Powell, 75, of Florien were held Aug. 19, at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Henderson officiating. Burial followed in the Prospect Cemetery. William Monroe Powell was born on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 1940 in Sabine Parish. He passed away on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015 at Many Health Care North in Many. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.V.

Wed
26
Aug

Malcom Williams

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Funeral services for Malcom Kent Williams, 54, of Many were held Aug. 20 at First Baptist Church of Many in Many, with Dr. Calvin Phelps and the Rev. Cyle Clayton officiating. Burial followed in the Many Cemetery in Many. Malcom Kent Williams was born on Wednesday, June 14, 1961 in Many. He passed away on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015 at his residence in Many. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Ray Williams and Edith Jane Martin Williams; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

Wed
26
Aug

Robert Chandler

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Funeral services for Robert Dale Chandler were held Aug. 19 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Florien with Bro. Carl Scroggs and the Rev. John Lewing officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery under the direction of Jeane’s Funeral Service. Robert Dale Chandler was born on Aug. 2, 1968 in Many to Bobby and Meriam Alford Chandler. He passed away in New Mexico on Aug. 13, 2015 at the age of 47. Dale was a 1986 graduate of Florien High School and earned a Bachelor of Nursing degree from University of New Mexico. He had such a kind soul that loved to help and give to others. This was demonstrated through out many facets of his life and of course with his family. He loved spending time with them and spoiling all of his nephews and nieces. He gave daily of himself to all those around him. He collected crosses and loved all his animals. Dale was a member of Mt.

Wed
26
Aug

Carolyn Ensinger

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Carolyn Sue Shoemaker Ensinger, born Feb. 23, 1951 in Robeline, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015. A home going service to celebrate her life was held Aug. 14 at Hickory Grove Congregational Methodist Church in Robeline, with the Reverends Brian Jennings, Jonathan Leach and T.J. Boyd officiating. Interment followed at Lambert Town Cemetery in Robeline, LA. Carolyn loved her family and friends and her most cherished times were those spent with her family. Carolyn was an active member of Hickory Grove Congregational Methodist Church who enjoyed family vacations, fishing and drinking coffee. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Lizzie Carnline Shoemaker; brother, Charles Raymond Shoemaker and nephew, Shad DeLane Taylor. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Oscar W. Ensinger of Natchitoches; son, Kevin W.

Wed
26
Aug

Jerry Cole

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Funeral services for Jerry Nelson “Jabo” Cole, 80, 0f Many were held Aug. 17 at Rockett- Nettles Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dee Boyet officiating and Pastor Dan West assisting. Interment followed Zion Cemetery. Mr. Cole was born Oct. 27, 1934 in Coushatta and passed away Aug. 14, 2015. Jerry was a retired Navy veteran that served his country from 1953 to 1983. He was a devout Christian, and he was a member of the Church of the Nazarene. He had a very big and gracious heart. Jerry and his wife, Faye, were in charge of their church’s food pantry in Florien. This gave him great joy to do good for his beloved community. There wasn’t anything he loved more than his family. He was an avid fisherman and bird watcher. Jerry loved to laugh and make others smile. He loved football, and the Dallas Cowboys were his favorite. Nothing made him happier than telling you why the Cowboys were better than your team, and they would “whoop” your team’s fanny.

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