Obituaries

Funeral services for Leland Campbell were held on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Siloam Baptist Church with Brother Wilton Anthony officiating. Burial followed at Belmont Cemetery.

Jim was born in Longview, Washington. The early part of his career in the plywood industry brought him to Sabine Parish, where he met and married the love of his life, Viva Anne Skinner. Together Jim and Viva raised four sons, Jerry, Brad, Jimmy, and Matthew. Eventually Jim and Viva retired on Toledo Bend. He was a president and medallion member of the Many Bass Club for many years. He was a very respected tournament angler and he enjoyed teaching others how to fish while keeping his holes top secret. Jim was recently baptized along with his grandson Mason and became a member of Siloam Baptist Church. He proudly served in the United States Army where he was a Staff Sergeant. Jim was a humbled tanker who protected his country while working in Germany for his four-year tour.

Robert Steele was born September 16, 1936 in Kearney, Nebraska and died on May 23, 2020. He was surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Many.

Robert is survived by his children, Robert Andrew Steele Jr. and wife Kristy of Zwolle; Sandra Heard and husband Jason of Many; Robert E. Steele; Debra Rodgers; Johnny Steele; and Tommy Steele all of Amarillo, Texas. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jacob Heard, Kenneth Steele, Marissa Ross and husband Austin, Sarah Heard, and McKenzie Steele. He is survived by his sister, Rosie Molzahn of Imperial, Nebraska as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Edith Lanell Steele; parents, Walter Edward Steele and Sarah Gray Steele; brothers, Edward Steele, Clyde Steele, and Virgil Steele; sisters, Jeannie Hahn, Alice Jenson, Bonnie Wareham, and Edna Welch.

Services celebrating the life and legacy of Herbert Rivers will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Zwolle, under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home of Many. Officiating will be Father Joseph C. Ampatt.

Judy Everitt was born on February 17, 1954 and passed peacefully in her home on May 21, 2020 with her husband Pete at her side. Judy was born in Zwolle as well as a long time resident. She was the daughter of Lydia Craig and the late Dick Craig. She graduated from Zwolle High School in 1972. After being a candy striper in high school, Judy later graduated nursing school. Although her family; therefore, her heart was in Zwolle, Judy and Pete’s wanderlust has lead them to live in many locations including Colorado, West Texas, South Louisiana, as well as many of the surrounding towns here in Sabine until they finally made their home in the Belmont area. Since Judy didn’t have children of her own, her nieces and nephews held a special place in her heart. Judy has lived a long and exceedingly memorable life, and many of us would be hard pressed to find another person that was as fun-loving, and eccentric as she.

Michael Dowden, 67, of Baton Rouge, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at 2:37 a.m. at his home. A memorial service was held on May 8, 2020 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge with deacon Reese Wiggins officiating. Interment followed at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, he was cremated.

Michael Dowden was born in Pasadena, Texas on March 31, 1953. Mike graduated from Many High School in 1971. He briefly attended Northwestern State University. He relocated to Baton Rouge and became involved in the industrial metal industry where he progressed to be an international consultant. Michael met the love of his life, Christine Thomas Dowden. They got married on March 17, 1973 at First Methodist Church in Many.

Preceding Michael in death is his parents, Huey Long Dowden and Josie Fay German; brother, Doug Dowden; and sister, Kay Dowden Ashy.

Lyvon Jennings, 85, of Marksville, was born on Tuesday, June 12, 1934 in Shreveport. He passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Valley View Health Care in Marksville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Angus and Mamie (Ferguson) Jennings; brothers, William Jennings; Kenneth Burnett; sisters, Rachel Emrey; Roma Abel.

He is survived by his brother, Doyle Jennings and wife Barbara of Hineston, Louisiana; nephew, Stanley Walker and wife Belinda of Pleasant Hill; niece, Brenda Goldman and husband Mike of New Orleans; along with a host of other, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

A private family graveside was held at Bethany Cemetery in Marthaville, LA.

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

Joseph Etheridge, 71, of Zwolle, was born on Wednesday, January 19, 1949 and he passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Vance and Victoria (Ezernack) Etheridge; wife, Pamela Troquille Etheridge; brothers, Clifford Etheridge; Herman Etheridge; Tennen Etheridge; Nolan Etheridge; and Keith Etheridge.