Carl Ellis Evans was born in Florien on Jan. 6, 1943. He went home to be with the Lord on April 9, 2015. Carl was an ordained Baptist preacher, and a Mason. He also worked for the State of Louisiana, and as a Compactor Operator at the Site on Hwy. 191 South. Carl was preceded in death by his parents Clarence “Roy” and Lola Evans; brothers Ernest,
Hardy “Buddy,” Travis Leroy and two infants born deceased and the first wife, Maude G. Evans, and his second wife, Kay Evans. He is survived by his sister, Ernestine Belsha; brother Earl Evans and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, greatnephews and cousins. A memorial service willbe held on April 18, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Clearwater Cemetery
church building in Florien. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Clearwater Cemetary (family cemetery) payable to Treasurer Ernestine Belsha, 552 Lakeside Loop, Florien, LA 71429.