Funeral services for CoDan DeWayne “Cody” Meshell, 31, of Florien was held May 15 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Toro Community with the Reverends Buddy Freeman and Robert Leone officiating. Burial followed in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Cemetery.

Cody was born on Saturday, May 7, 1988 in Many, and passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at his home in Florien.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Janet Meshell; niece, Faithlynn Meshell; grandfathers, Herbert Meshell and Charlie Pugh; uncle, David Pugh.

Funeral services honoring the life of Shirley Marie Manshack were held May 18 at Henrietta Congregational Methodist Church with the Rev. Chucky Clark officiating. Burial followed at St. Catherine’s Catholic Cemetery in Noble.

Shirley was born November 21, 1937 in Noble to Joe Levi Price and Janie Craig and she entered into rest on May 15, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Helen Paddie and Paunell Topkins; and brothers, J.C. Price and Johnnie Price.

Those left behind to cherish her memory are her husband of 67 years, Mayo Manshack of Converse; sons, Ronald Hayward Manshack and wife Ann of Converse, Corbitt Wayne Manshack and wife Lauren of Noble and Keith Allen “Cricket” Manshack and wife Nancy of Converse; daughter; Sherry Jane Brosch and husband Daniel of Taylor Texas; sister, Opal Rivers of Cold Springs, Texas; 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

Funeral services for Cecil Milton Avery Jr., 92, of Zwolle, were held May 17 at Zwolle Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Phillip North officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.

He was born on Sunday, December 5, 1926 in Anetta, Texas, and passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at VA Hospital in Shreveport.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Frankie Avery; parents, Cecil M. Avery, Sr. and Mayme Avery White; first wife, Frances Green Avery, the mother of Deana Hurt and Amy Avery Holman; and grandson, Josh Hicks.

Juanita Bradas, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Alexandria on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Funeral services celebrating her extraordinary life were May 20 at the Chapel of Hixson Brothers in Alexandria, with the Rev. DeeAnne Johnson officiating. Burial followed in Alexandria Memorial Gardens.

Juanita was born in Dry Prong on November 26, 1934. She is preceded in death by her parents, Noah and Bertha Mae Hayes; brothers, Reginald Hayes, Rudolph Hayes, Harold Hayes and sister, Doris Johnson.

Juanita moved to Alexandria in 1950. She graduated from Bolton High School in 1952, where she played in the band, was a member of Y-Teens and attended Pelican State.

James Arvis Lee Sr., 73, of Center, Texas passed away Monday, May 13, 2019, in Center, Texas. Funeral services were held May 16 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Bros. Ron Luman and Travis Lee officiating. Interment followed at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Mr. Lee was born April 16, 1946, in Ebarb to R.D. and Emma Ebarb Lee. He retired from Asplundh Tree Company at the age of 62 following 39 years of service. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He was a member of Center Bible Fellowship.

For 35 years MidSouth Bank has recognized the top students from each Sabine Parish high school.

Students, their families, school administrators, and school board members along with other special guests joined in the celebration on May 2. Each student received a gift from MidSouth Bank and attendees heard remarks from Superin-tendent Dr. Sara Ebarb and Pete Abington.

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Sabine Parish Deputies responded to an incident that occurred on Sam Webb Loop in Noble shortly before 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 16.

Deputies learned that Kristopher N. Williams of Noble had allegedly attacked another male with a knife inflicting serious injuries.

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Sheriff Ronny Richardson is pleased to present the Deputy of the Quarter plaque to Chief Detective Bradley Marr. He is an experienced investigator and goes above and beyond in providing guidance to our other detectives and servicing our communities’ needs. He has just recently been tasked with coordinating the active shooter drills in each of our schools. Thank you for your service and professionalism, Detective Marr.

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Memorial Day weekend will be special in Many as the first “God Bless America” concert will be presented at the Many Community Center on Saturday, May 25, at 7 p.m.

Willie Stewart Family & Friends will perform a first-ever patriotic concert on Memorial Day weekend, “God Bless America.” The show starts at 7 p.m.

The concert is free to everyone because of a generous grant from the Shreveport Regional Arts Council.

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First Communion was held at St John the Baptist Catholic Church on Sunday, May 5 at the 10 a.m. Mass. First Communicants include John Lee Dickson, Moises Kevin Estrada, Maria Isabella Gonzalez, Kyndl Makal Laroux, Miley Mykel Mizell, Teagan Rae Rodrigues, Madden Christopher Rutherford, Noah Asher Smith, William Louis Tarver and Axel Yahir Aldez.

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