Obituaries

Funeral services for Jerry Lewing, 58, of Many, were held on December 5, 2019 at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Memory Lawn Cemetery.

Jerry Michael Lewing was born on Wednesday, August 16, 1961 in Many. He passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 in Many. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Leone Lewing; parents, Earl Lewing and Exie Faye (Derr) Lewing.

He is survived by his cousin, Charles Derr and wife Linda of Many; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

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

Katheryn Clark was born on January 11, 1942 in Many, Louisiana. She passed away on November 20, 2019 at 10:55 pm in Wheeler, Texas. She was preceded in death by her mother Alice Manasco (Self); husband, Benny Van Clark (March 14, 2012); sister, Elaine McCormick; brothers, Norman Dockens, Charles Dockens, and Jack Dockens. Katheryn Clark married her best friend in 1961 at Central Baptist Church in Robeline. She enjoyed being a homemaker and a songwriter. She is survived by her sons, Gregg Clark and wife Sherry of Mobeetie, Texas; Jeff Clark and wife Becky of Piedmont, Oklahoma; Stacey Clark and wife Lucy of Fritch, Texas; Ty Clark and wife Carol of Jonesboro, Louisiana; daughter, Kristi Clark Brewer and husband Allen of Old Hickory, Tennessee; sisters, Margaret Powell of Lubbock, Texas; Maxine Cooper of Paris, Texas; Retha Campbell of Many, Louisiana; brother, Curtis Dockens and wife Pat of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; with a number of 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Knitted together perfectly in his mothers’ womb, Abram Smith was gifted to his Mama and Daddy on March 13, 2017. On December 3, 2019 Abram’s eyes closed here on Earth but opened in Heaven to the face of Jesus and the first voice Abram heard was Jesus welcoming him home.

Funeral services celebrating the life of Abram were held on December 6, 2019 at Robeline First Baptist Church with Bro. Brian Ray officiating and interment to follow at Beulah Cemetery in Marthaville.

Leaving behind a family of loved ones Abram is deeply loved and will be missed by his Mama and Daddy, Luke and Crystal (Meshell) Smith of Robeline along with his brothers, Trey Severance and Bryleigh Smith. He also leaves behind his maternal grandparents, Bryan and Fonda Russell of Florien, Timothy Meshell of Marthaville; paternal grandparents, Janiece and Kenny Adkins of Hagewood, Louisiana, BT Smith of Robeline, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family and friends.

Funeral services for William Dean Callens, 51, of Natchitoches, LA, will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Old Pisgah Baptist Church with Rev. Dean Johnson and Rev. Ben Isgitt officiating. Burial will follow in the Belmont Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at 10:30 AM at Old Pisgah Baptist Church.

William Dean Callens was born on Tuesday, July 2, 1968 in Many, LA. He passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, William Clyde Callens and son, Nathan Callens.

He is survived by his four sons: William Michael Callens of Many, LA, Joshua Johnson of Freeport, FL, Nicholas Callens of Benton, LA and Matthew Callens of Keithville, LA; daughter, Shelby Callens of Keithville, LA; mother, Janette Callens of Natchitoches, LA; sister, Wanda Callens Megee of Natchitoches, LA; eight grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services for Kathy McComic, 71, of Belmont, were held on November 27, 2019 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Kenneth Leach, Sr. and Rev. Tim Leach officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Kathy Lorraine McComic was born on Monday, July 19, 1948 in Many. She passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Freeman, Sr. and Rosa (Knippers) Freeman; and grandson, Caleb List.

Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Bissell were held on December 01, 2019 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield with Rev. Jimmy Price officiating. Interment will be held at Old Union Cemetery in Benson, Louisiana.

Margaret was born on January 12, 1931 in Converse, Louisiana to Earl & Helen Champion Ward. She entered into rest on November 28, 2019 in Mansfield, Louisiana.

Teaching children was Margaret’s passion as she taught the small children Sunday School at Beulah Baptist Church. She loved flowers and enjoyed just sitting and watching them grow.

Funeral services for Mrs. Sandra Winfree were held on November 30, 2019 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield with Rev. Jimmy Price officiating. Interment was held at Converse Cemetery in Converse.

Sandra was born on October 5, 1951 in Zwolle to Tullos P. and Jennie Alice Shaw. She entered into rest on November 26, 2019 in Converse.

She was preceded in death by her son, Jamie Glenn Winfree; along with three brothers and three sisters. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 49 years, R.D. Winfree of Converse; sons, Johnny L. Winfree and wife Kimberly of Mansfield, Justin A. Winfree and wife Angela of Denham Springs, Louisiana, Josh Winfree and wife Terri of Converse, and Jordon Winfree and wife Reanna of Gloster, Louisiana; brothers, Clayton Shaw of Mansfield, and Dwayne Shaw and wife Barbara of Stonewall; 20 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Nathane Callens, 28, of Frierson, Louisiana, were held on December 3, 2019 at Old Pisgah Baptist Church with Rev. Dean Johnson and Rev. Ben Isgitt officiating. Burial followed in the Belmont Cemetery.

Nathane Dean Callens was born on Thursday, March 14, 1991 in Shreveport. He passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019 in Shreveport. He was preceded in death by his father, William Dean Callens; grandfather, William Clyde Callens.

Danny McCormick was born July 26, 1944, at Frasier Hospital in Many, Louisiana, to E.C. and Geneva McCormick. He attended school in Many and was very active in sports from junior high through high school. Danny was listed as a high school All American and was sought after by many colleges throughout the nation. He attended Louisiana Tech on a basketball scholarship.

Danny worked for many years in production with the oil company ODECO. He then attended Northwestern State University and received a degree in education. Working with children with various disabilities was his joy. He served as an Adaptive Physical Education teacher for Mansfield and North DeSoto schools.

Funeral services for James Hendrickson, 91, of Belmont were held on November 25, 2019 at Lewing Chapel with Bro. Wilton Anthony, Rev. Donnie Paul Lewing and Buddy Wood officiating. Burial followed in the Prospect Cemetery.

James Richard Hendrickson was born on Tuesday, September 25, 1928 in Many. He passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 in Belmont. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ewell Ava Sandal Hendrickson; father, James Stabler; mother, Cassie Crittenden Harper; and sister, Sue Speight.