Obituaries

James Curtis Hildebrand, 84, of Fisher entered eternal peace on Aug. 30, 2014 in Alexandria. Mr. Hildebrand was retired from the United States Air Force and a loving husband, father, and friend. He is preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Hildebrand and Myrtis Hardy. Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory are his wife, Trudy Haag Hildebrand of Fisher; three sons, Gilbert Hildebrand and wife, Robin, of Tacoma, Wash., James M. Hildebrand and wife, Liz, of Lubbock, Texas and Charles Hildebrand and wife, Tanya of Fisher; two daughters, June “Miki” Carol Phillips and husband, Jeff, of Fisher and Jae Howard and husband, Russ, of Dripping Springs, Texas; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and numerous extended family and friends. Funeral services were held Sept. 4, at 1 p.m. at Hixson Funeral Home with Pastors John Thompson and Patrick Morgan officiating. Interment followed at Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville.

Lemual Negeeb (Geeb) Sliman Jr., 75, of Many passed away Sept. 20, 2014 at Many Healthcare North following a lengthy 

illness. He was born in Many on Oct. 20, 1938. Preceding him in death is his beloved grandparents, Dick and Edna Mae Sliman, as well as his brother, Jamiel (Slick) Sliman and father, L.N. Sliman Sr. Geeb proudly served in the U.S. Navy. After his military service he and his brother owned and operated Sliman’s Carpet Center in Many. After several years of entrepreneurship he went to work with Sears from which he retired. Geeb loved and was an expert ballroom dancer. He had the privilege in his later life to do that which he loved as a host for various cruise lines. Geeb is survived by a sister, Johnnie Bell Dean of Missouri;  aunt Dorothy Lovelady of Many and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and a special friend Opal Marr. Memorial services are pending.

Funeral Services for Shanna Renee Lea, 42, of Many, were held on Sept. 30, at 11 a.m. at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel with Bros. Randy Parker and C.M. Kelly officiating. Burial followed in the St. John Cemetery. Shanna Renee Lea was born on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1971 in Many. She passed away on Sat., Sept. 27, 2014 in Many. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jackie “Taco” Livingston. She is survived by her parents, Jimmy and Sue Livingston of Many; sister, Pam Parker and husband, Veachel, of Noble; brother, Johnny Livingston and wife, Gloria, of Vidor, Texas; nieces, Jamie Kelly and husband, Tim, Ashley Parker Beard and husband, Robbie, and Megan Parker and fiancé, Kyle Crittenden; nephews, Jeff and Gabriel Livingston; along with a host of friends. Pallbearers were Tim Kelly, Kyle Crittenden, Robbie Beard, Joshua Kelly, Veachel Parker and Tyler Kelly. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. warrenmeadows.com

Funeral services for Sue Ellen Sullivan Warrick were held at 10 a.m. Sept. 24, at the Oak Grove Bible Baptist Church in Hornbeck. The Rev. William “Buddy” Airhart officiated. Burial followed in the Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of

Jeane’s Funeral Service. Ms. Warrick was born in Houston, Texas on March 2, 1940 and left this world on Sept. 22, 2014 at her residence on Toledo Bend. She worked at Holloway Sportswear in Many for over 20 years. She loved to garden

services for Francis Ann Slaughter 69, of Many, were held on Sept. 25, at 11 a.m. at Siloam Baptist Church. Brother 

Wilton Anthony officiated. Interment followed in the church cemetery. She was born in Natchez, Miss. on April 4, 1945. She entered into eternal rest at her residence on Sept. 22, 2014. Preceding her in death were her parents, Bill and Mavis Rogers Nelson; husband Johnny Slaughter; son, Gary Slaughter; sister, Catherine Snow; brothers, Purvis King, Gerald King and Charles King. She is survived by her sister, Barbara Schofield of Hawkins, Texas; brother James Nelson of California; granddaughters, Meshelle Slaughter and Melissa Slaughter; several great grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.

Honoring her as pallbearers were Butch Randall, David Hippler, Jerry Rogers, Bill Rogers, Robert Armstrong, and Rodney 

French. 

Funeral services honoring the life of Infant Darla Mae Sparrow were held at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 27 at Rose-Neath Chapel in Mansfield with the Rev. Larry Pridmore. Interment followed at Noble Cemetery in Noble. Darla Mae Sparrow was born

on Sept. 22, 2014 to her parents, Michael Conrad Sparrow and Patricia LaShane Lee Sparrow. Darla Mae Sparrow is preceded in death by her great grandmother, Elaine Williamson and aunt, Angelia Vansickle. She is survived by her 

Graveside services for Lennis Dale Holcomb, 70, of Many, were held on Thursday, Sept. 18 beginning at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Olive Cemetery in Many with the Rev. Lynn Lawrence officiating. Lennis Dale Holcomb was born on Friday, March 10, 1944 in Many. He passed away on Monday, Sept. 15, 2014 at University Health Shreveport. He was preceded in death by

his parents, Andrew and Corrine Small Holcomb. He is survived by three brothers, Joe Holcomb and wife, Jackie, of Many, Tom Holcomb and wife, Brenda, of Lake Charles and William Holcomb and wife, Romona, of Moss Bluff; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers were Bennie Garcie, George Davis, Ronnie Dale Goodman, Gerald Foster

and Nathan Rogers.  Honorary pallbearers were Randy Murphy, Terrell Jackson, Jackie Small and Jerry Don Mc- Collister.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www. warrenmeadows.com 

Graveside services will be held for Glynn Clark Jones, age 77 of Pleasant Hill. The services will be held at the Prospect Community Church Cemetery in Florien on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Wayne Chance officiating. Glynn was born in Florien on May 2, 1937 and he passed from this earth on Sept. 19, 2014 at the Sabine Retirement Center in