Homecoming at Converse School will be holding its annual homecoming festivities on Friday, January 25. This in an open invitation for any alumni for any previous years. Court will be presented at 5 p.m. and games against Negreet will start immediately after.

This year’s queen and her court are:

Queen Carrie Maria Watson. Carrie is the daughter of Holly and James Watson. She has received Honors at the Academic Brunch for several years, placed second in Business Computer Applications at the state Literary Rally and has been accepted to East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas, for this coming fall. Carrie plans on majoring in psychology to become a counseling psychologist. Carrie says, “Overall, I want to share the love and word of God by helping others get through difficult times.”

Patrol Sgt. Richard Patrick has been selected Deputy of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of 2018. He goes above and beyond in helping keep Sabine parish a safe place to live and work. Pictured from left are Chief Criminal Deputy John Adair, Patrick, and Sheriff Ronny Richardson

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Ebarb High school is proud to announce that they will be celebrating their annual Homecoming festivities on Friday, January 25 at 5 p.m.

The event will begin at 5 p.m. with the recognition of alumni with years ending in nine. Classes that will be recognized are 1949, 1959, 1969, 1979, 1989, 1999, and 2009. It will be followed by the presentation of the 2019 Homecoming court at the gym. Next, the Ebarb Rebels and Lady Rebels will host the Simpson Broncos and Lady Broncos for Homecoming.

The boy’s game will be played first at 6 p.m. with the girl’s game to follow at approximately 7:30 p.m.

He was known by many names—Chief, E-Rod, Snake, Husband, Daddy and Grandpa. He was a unique and well-liked man. He endeared himself to hundreds, possibly thousands, over a lifetime. He could be spotted easily—wearing a United States Marine Corps ballcap because he one of “The Few. The Proud. The Marines.” A yellow feather sprouted from his ballcap….a salute to his two brothers who died on foreign soil serving their country. We (and I say we because he was loved and respected by all) lost him on January 8, 2019 at the age of 81.

A large crowd bid him farewell at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in a beautiful ceremony led by Father Frances Kamau and Brother Wayne Chance on January 11, 2019. Words spoken brought tears and sometimes laughter to those in attendance. American flags flapped in a chilly breeze as members of the Patriot Guard assisted in the gravesite rites.

On April 11, 2018 Kyle Edward Free, a loving father, caring son, and compassionate brother and an unconditional friend, went home to be with the Lord.

Kyle was born May 15,1986 to his father, Jonathan Edward Free and his mother, Robin Matthews Graham. Kyle was a quick-witted young man with a contagious smile, compassionate heart that touched so many lives. He was an accomplished welder/ fabricator since his early adulthood and carried on his family legacy of talented artists.

Kyle leaves behind a young son, Bentley Marcus Free, and his best friend, Conner Andrew Loftin; both his parents, Jonathan Edward Free, and wife, Lillian, and mother, Robin Matthews Graham; brothers, Justin Free and wife, Sam, and their children, Kristen, Bradley, and Dorothy, Jeremy Free, and Nikolaos Matthews; sisters, Megan Miller and her children, Jaime, Bubba, and Braxton, Katie Newcomb, and Shelby Cady; MaMaw, Jerry and husband, Mike; and many aunts and uncles and cousins.

Bank of Montgomery was a sponsor of the Sabine Free State Festival last October. In the photo are Daniel Bennett, BOM Market President and Clancey Stewart, Sabine Free State Festival Committee Secretary.

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The weekend of December 1-2 provided the “Reason for the Season” and the USSSA Winter Nationals XIV brought the participants to battle for championships, however it was the TOYS for TOTS program that was the big winner.

Some 67 teams converged over the weekend at the Youngsville Sports Complex and the Broussard Sports Complex, and it was these participants who supplied in excess of 2000 toys for the Marine Corps’ TOYS for TOTS.

Marine Corps League State Commandant, Ronnie Broussard, commented “we want to thank Louisiana USSSA for their support by including Toys for Tots in this outstanding event. The efforts of this event made a lot of children happy on Christmas morning. The amount of toys collected was unbelievable. Louisiana USSSA has stepped in as a valuable partner to Toys for Tots, and its mission to provide a Christmas for all needy children.”

Funeral services for Evelyn Sepulvado were held December 31 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Zwolle with Father Richard Norsworthy officiating. Interment followed at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Zwolle. Evelyn was born May 1, 1927 in Zwolle to Joe and Rosie Ebarb and passed December 26, 2018 in Shreveport. Evelyn was a life-long resident of Sabine Parish. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Zee Sepulvado, Sr.; and sons, Bryne and Billy Sepulvado. She is survived by her daughters, Maxine Lanclos of Metairie, Doris Ebarb and husband, Vernon, of Stonewall, and Vivian Armstrong and husband, Jay, of Zwolle; sons, Cecil Sepulvado and wife, Doreen, of Zwolle, Zee Sepulvado, Jr. and wife ,Krystal, of Zwolle, and Milton Sepulvado and wife, Christie, of Flatwoods; special grandson, Richard Armstrong and wife, Tracy, of Natchitoches; 25 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.

Funeral services honoring the life of James Melton Sistrunk, 77, were held January 7 at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church in Pleasant Hill with the Reverends Charlotte D. Birdwell and Dean Johnson officiating. Burial followed at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. He was born March 23, 1941 in Pleasant Hill to Martin W. and Onie Free Sistrunk and entered into rest on January 4, 2019 at his residence. He was a loving father, brother and grandfather.

James was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Linda Faye Williams Sistrunk; and several brothers and sisters.

A service to celebrate the life of James W. McConathy was held January 3 at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Florien. Burial followed at Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery.

Jimmy, 58 years of age and a resident of Bossier City, passed away on December 30, 2018, in Shreveport. He was born on August 28, 1960, to Herman and Etta Marie Arnold McConathy in Shreveport.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Marilyn Marie McConathy.

He is survived by his children, Cade McConathy and Quincie Jacquelyn McConathy; siblings, Gwendolyn Stephens and husband Richard, Michael McConathy and wife, Becky, Gary McConathy and wife, Veronica, and David McConathy and wife, Teresa; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers included Michael McConathy, Gary McConathy, David McConathy, Brent McConathy, Richard Stephens, Jason McConathy, and Charlie Spears.