Graveside services for Billy Wayne Goss, 94, of Many were held July at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery with Deacon Mike Sullivan officiating.

Billy Wayne Goss was born on Friday, October 17, 1924 in Vernon Parish, and passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019 in Many.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Berry Lincoln and Wilda Thorla Goss; wife, Marilyn “Pete” McCormic Goss; and siblings Ann Goss, Bobbie Goss, Mary Goss Armour, Majorie Goss Coburn, Dorothy Goss Duke, Ira Glenn Goss, Vernon L. Goss, Wifred “Jack” Goss, and Wilda Goss Snell.

He was survived by his sister, Reba Goss Craft of Shreveport; sister-in-law, Betty Goss of Many; and a host of nieces and nephews.

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

Barbara Lynn Tibbett Johnson, 66 years of age and a resident of Natchitoches, passed away on July 6, 2019. She was born on June 5, 1953, to Preston Percy and Lucille Veuleman Tibbett. She was preceded in death by her husband of 21 years, David Johnson; parents; brothers, Mike Tibbett and Kenny Tibbett; and sister, Theresa Tibbett.

Barbara is survived by nephews, Justin Tibbett, and wife Gretchin and their children, Preston and Lauren; Jason Tibbett and wife Heather and their children, Bailey, Jacob, and Addison; and Kendall Tibbett and wife Lori, and daughter, Morgan; nieces, Ashley Tibbett Morgan, and husband Dennis, and their children, Dennison and Sawyer; and Sara Merchant, and her children, Joseph, Austin, and Emma; sisters-in-law, Linda Tibbett, Elizabeth Ann Tibbett, and Sue Short; and stepchildren, Dacia, Jennifer, and Landon Johnson.

Grab your camera and join us at Magnolia Plantation for a free pho-tography workshop from our friend Annabel Jones on Saturday, July 20. This workshop will focus on tips for outdoor photography of the amazing historic buildings and nature found at Magnolia.

“We are pleased offer a free photography workshop at Cane River Creole National Historical Park,” said Chief of Interpretation Barbara Justice. “Professional photographer Annabel Jones has both a passion for teaching and sharing her ‘secrets’ of outdoor photography.”

You must bring your own DSLR camera. This FREE workshop will be held at Magnolia Plantation from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. You are welcomed to bring a lunch. No registration required. Magnolia Plantation is located at 5549 Highway 119, Derry, Louisiana. The Louisiana Department of Transportation officially closed Highway 119 leading to Magnolia from the north due to safety concerns. ALL visitor access will be from the south from Highway 1.

Central Sabine Fire Chief Scott Gowen has announced that the board passed a measure to allow two part-time positions in the district, which will fill a much-needed hole in fire protection.

The two positions will be ten hours per day, Monday through Friday when most volunteers are working.

“We want to make sure that all calls go answered,” Gowen said. “We treat alarms and fires the same, so not answering an alarm is as serious as not answering a fire.

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Dexter Reed, well-known in the area as a mixed martial arts fighter and purveyor of storage buildings, will remain incarcerated on multiple charges after being denied bail.

He was arrested on June 22 on charges of domestic abuse battery by strangulation, domestic abuse aggravated assault, terrorizing, and first-degree rape. 

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Amanda Simmons, a 2019 graduate of Many High School, left a legacy of commitment and hard work with the school’s Future Farmers of America Chapter.

She became the FFA student to win the most banners personally and as a team member in the history of the school. Amanda, who served as president of the local chapter during her junior and senior years, was responsible for 11 banners.

A four-year officer with the FFA chapter, Amanda set her goals high. At the Louisiana State FFA Convention in June, she was named La. State Star Farmer, the most prestigious award presented. She also placed first in Swine Production on the state level and was recognized as the Area II State Farmer.

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On July 9 at a special called meeting of the Many town council, Assistant Police Chief Dewayne Brumley was relieved of duty upon recommendation of current Police Chief Roger Freeman.

The termination was tendered due to several different instances, including behavior following a contentious meeting between the police department and town council several weeks ago which saw Mayor Ken Freeman arrested on previous charges stemming from an incident months before.

The votes for his termination were provided by James Kennedy, Anita Darwin, and Gay Corley. Abstaining were Mary Brocato and Bobbie Jackson, who have had issues with Brumley leading up to this meeting.

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Hey everyone, It don’t seem like the weather will ever straighten up for just one weekend of our tournaments, but that didn’t stop these fishermen.

Benny Fruge won first place with 17.52 pounds. Second place was Kerry Vicknair with 15. 99 pounds. He also had big bass of 8.95 lbs. and he had big bass over 6 pounds. Coming in third was John Bowen with 15.97 pounds.

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The Sabine Council on Aging, Inc. is gearing up to elect additional members to their board of directors. They invite those interested to fill out an application to apply for a board membership.

The Board of Directors meets monthly at a time and place designated by the council, usually the fourth Thursday of each month. Special meetings may also be called, as necessary.

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Another of our local lunker statues has received a makeover. The newly restored fish, located at Toledo Town & Tackle, was generously sponsored by the Toledo Bend Lake Association and was designed and hand painted by TBLA member and artist Eddie Pastureau. Stop by and see this beautiful masterpiece next time you are in the area.

This project was developed by the Sabine Parish Tourist Commission in 2011 to highlight the artistic talent and culture of the area while also supporting the Many Cultural District and Depot Art Guild.

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