The children of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church have been busy buying items to pack in their Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. They have increased the number of shoeboxes from their church so that more underprivileged children from around the world will receive needed items while hearing about Jesus’s love.

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Anna Alberta Craighead Stroud, 96, passed into heavenly eternity Saturday, August 25, 2018, while being tenderly cared for at the Passages in New Orleans. Alberta was graced with long-life, health, and a sharp mind. Before relocating to Mandeville five years ago, she was a long-time resident of Many. She and her husband, Danewood, spent most of their days and lives dreaming about raising up the next generation of young men through the Royal Rangers program. Not having any natural children of their own, this sparked a love and enthusiasm for the Royal Rangers, which provided a platform for them to help mentor and “parent” thousands of young men into their destinies. Alberta’s natural, servant demeanor effortlessly served this mission well. Alberta was the eighth child out of 13 children born to Rufus and Bessie Collins Craighead. She was born in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee, and eventually moved with her family to Oklahoma.

Harley Powell, 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, brother, and friend to many, went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2018. He was born March 2, 1936 to James A. Powell and Exie M. Powell, in Florien. Harley was a very talented man who could build anything he imagined and accomplish anything he set his mind to. He loved being outdoors and he loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by parents, James A. Powell and Exie M. Powell; sisters, Margie Poarch and Hassie M. Cryer; brother, James R. Powell; and grandsons, Aaron E. Hampton and Kendell A. Price Jr. He is survived by his sweetheart of 56 years, Sharon Y.

Jeffrey Mark Mitchell was born on May 12, 1963 and left his home on earth August 30, 2018. Markie leaves behind his wife, Missy Mitchell of Robeline; children, Justin Mitchell and wife, Laci, Chelsea Mitchell, and Jesse Mitchell all of Robeline; grandchildren, Jaxon, Kellyn and Madalynn; father and mother, Jack and Mable Mitchell of Robeline; sister, Cathy Saunders and husband, Roy, of Robeline; nephews, Tanner Mizell, Jace Mizell, Alan French and Peanut Saunders; along with a host of friends. His brother, David “Tootie” Mitchell, preceded him in death. Markie was a hard worker and an avid outdoorsman. He loved his family with all he had. He touched many lives in his lifetime and will truly be missed by many. We rest with the knowledge that he is with the Lord and his brother now and we hope he is at peace. Funeral services were held September 2 at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel.

Vernice C. Wright, 85, a resident of Baton Rouge passed away on August 31, 2018. He served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1964. He was a CPA and entrepreneur and was great at everything he touched. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge. He was loved and respected by everyone that knew him. He was a wonderful husband, father and stepfather, friend and colleague. His wisdom and advice inspired many. He will be greatly missed. His parents, Ethel Tompkins and V.L. Wright of Many, precede him in death. Vern is survived by his wife, Sandra S. Wright; children, Robin Louise Wright Thurman, Candace Elaine Wright, Michael Calvin Wright, Robert V. Byles, Jr., Rebecca K. Brown and Raymond Gale Byles; 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Visitation was held at Resthaven Funeral Home on September 2. Burial followed at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Canon Hospice.

James Adkinson, a 1956 Zwolle High School graduate, passed away in San Antonio, Texas. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Zwolle, on Saturday September 15 at 9 a.m.

On Thursday, August 9, members of the Sabine Parish School District, along with the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Many Police Department, the Louisiana State Police, and The Office of Homeland Security participated in a full-scale emergency exercise inside Many High School.

This exercise involved a scenario in which an armed intruder entered the campus with the intent to do harm.

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Dallas Britt stands with his Colby Community College baseball jersey. He has been chosen to represent the school on its baseball team.

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Paintings and handmade jewelry, lamps and lizards --- these are just a few of the original, unique art objects that talented artists from the Depot Art Guild are donating for the Silent Auction fundraiser at Cypress Bend Resort on October 6.

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The Sabine Council on Aging Fall Festival will be on Thursday September 27 at the Z wolle Fiesta G rounds. BOM donated 300 bottles of water.

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