Funeral Services for Robert Lewis was held on Monday, May 25, 2020 at Blue Ridge Methodist Church in Pleasant Hill, with interment at Spring Ridge Cemetery. Officiating the funeral were held by Brother David Hill. Pallbearers will be his nephews: Michael Rains, Douglas Rains, John Brian Lewis, William Carl Lewis, William Benjamin Lewis, Jarrad Rivers, and Micah James. Honorary Pallbearers were Clay Walker and Robbie Willis. Bobby passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020.

Joseph Martinez, 80, of Noble, was born on Friday, March 29, 1940 in Zwolle. He passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Willis Knighton Pierremont in Shreveport.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Marguerite (Booth) Martinez; wife, Wanda Martinez; brother and sisters, Euell Martinez; Gladys Holland; and Ann Rivers.

He is survived by his children, Brian Martinez and wife Nikki of Converse; Lisa Tramel and husband Michael of Noble; and Charlie Martinez of Noble; sister, Charlene Leone of Zwolle; grandchildren, Austin Martinez; RayKayle Martinez; Sean Hulse; Taryn Hulse; Sarah Luyet; Nickolas Tramel; Jordyn Tramel; Kori Lynn Tramel; Leigha Martinez and Carder Martinez; special friend, Dolores Weber; along with a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

A private family graveside will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Brian Martinez, Charlie Martinez, Michael Tramel, Nickolas Tramel,

On Friday morning, May 22, 2020, Denise Veuleman McAlpin passed away at the age of 65. If you were lucky enough to know Denise, you knew of her affinity for coffee, how much she enjoyed criticizing the accuracy of historical fiction, and her love of her family.

Principal of Pleasant Hill High School Jerrad Rivers has been selected as a semi-finalist for Louisiana Principal of the Year after being selected Sabine Parish’s Principal of the Year for the 2019- 2020 school year. Each year, school districts across Louisiana nominate outstanding teachers and principals to the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) for recognition through the Louisiana Teacher and Principal of the Year program.

After nominations are complete, the LDOE selects 24 semi-finalists in both the teacher and principal category from over 200 nominations submitted by school districts. Candidates for principal of the year are selected based on their ability to demonstrate excellence in the educational field; demonstrate leadership and innovation that helps students and teachers be successful; collaborate with stakeholders to foster student and teacher success; and create a school culture of respect and achievement.

The Weyerhaeuser Company sawmill in Zwolle is the recipient of the 2019 Sawmill Safety Award in Division I, presented by the Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA). The Zwolle facility maintained a perfect safety record during all of 2019, with no losttime occupational injuries or illnesses. This is the fifth consecutive year the Zwolle mill has received this respected award.

SFPA lumber manufacturer members are considered for the award based on information submitted regarding occupational injuries and illnesses. The results for 2019 included reports from 52 mills that recorded nearly 18 million employee hours. Safety performance is judged by how each mill’s safety record stacks up against facilities with comparable lumber output throughout the year. Division I covers facilities that produce 50 million board feet or less of Southern Pine lumber annually.

Anthony W. Kimbrough was arrested this week after a Tuesday, May 19 shooting in the area of Esso Drive in Many.

Following his arrest, he was charged with three counts of attempted first degree murder.

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Louisianans purchased thousands more fishing licenses during the first month and half of Gov. John Bel Edwards COVID-19 pandemic-fighting stay-at-home order than they did during the same time in 2019.

In fact, the April purchases of basic fishing license and saltwater licenses far exceeded sales for the past three prior years over the same month.

Here are the results. In April, residents purchased 39,702 basic fishing licenses compared to 18,901 in April of 2019 (a 53% increase). In April of 2020, there were 21,000 saltwater licenses sold compared to 13,771 in April of 2019 (a 35% increase).

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The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education named Northwestern State University alumnus Dr. Cade Brumley state superintendent of education Wednesday. Brumley will replace John White, who resigned earlier this year.

“As a Louisiana native, I am extremely honored to be selected by a student-friendly BESE,” Brumley said. “Louisiana may not be the largest state in the union, but we have a big table for collaboration. I look forward to bringing people together to collectively move our state forward. We are primed for continued improvement, drawing on successes of the past and the promise for our future. I will fight for our children, families, and communities each day. They deserve our best.”

Mrs. Dixie Catherine (Simpson) Ebarb was born November 22, 1947 in Shreveport to Kenneth Leroy Simpson and Catherine Louise (Danbreun) Simpson and entered into rest on May 6, 2020 at her residence in Many. Graveside services for her were held on May 11, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery with Father Joseph Ampatt officiating.

She was raised in Shreveport and married her high school sweetheart, Adron Ebarb, together they had two beautiful children, Jim and Cathy. Dixie has always loved hunting, fishing, working in her yard and helping people. She and Adron moved to Toledo Bend 16 years ago and have made many friends. However due to the Corona Virus restrictions, Dixie’s services will be private and for family only.

Joseph Procell was born on Tuesday, March 23, 1920 in Zwolle. He passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Toledo Nursing Center in Zwolle.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma (Grissom) Procell; parents, Jim Procell and Lucia (Martinez) Procell; step-mother, Louvina Procell; and six brothers and five sisters. Mr. Procell served his country in World War II.

He is survived by his son, Lee Patrick Walters of Bennington, Nebraska; and two daughters; sisters, Jane Borden of Noble; Creola Sepulvado of Noble; Leola Blankenship of Alexandria; and Paula Thompson of Shreveport; brother, Paul Procell and wife Linda of Many; along with a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Honorary Pallbearers were Grayson Parrie, Darrell Sepulvado, Jason Ezernack, Jerry Cox and Harold Anderson.

A private graveside service will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery.