Lucille Barksdale, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away on June 17, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on March 16, 1934, to Blanchard Rachal and Laura LaCaze in Many. She was preceded in death by husband of 58 years, R.A. Barksdale; son, John, and daughter, Teresa. She is survived by brothers, Herman Rachal and Preston Rachal; children, Patricia and husband, Billy, Richard and wife, Gennie, Mary and husband, Robert and Laura; 12 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. Lucille’s final mass was held at St. James Catholic Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas on June 22. Funeral services were held at Blue-bonnet Hills Funeral Home Chapel in Colleyville, Texas. Interment followed at The Memorial Park.

With great sadness we announce the death of our loving daughter, sister, and devoted mother of three children. Memorial services for April Marie Marroquin Pad-die, 39, of Many will be held on Thursday, June 28 at 4 p.m. at Friendship Church of the Nazarene, 88 Friendship Road in Robeline. She was born on Friday, April 20, 1979 in Orleans Parish, and passed away on Mon-day, June 18, 2018 in Many. She was a graduate of North-western State University and taught at Zwolle Elementary School. April was an active member of the Friendship Nazarene Church. She is survived by her beloved children, Hunter Paddie, Summer Paddie and Raven Paddie all of Many; mother, Cheryl Karczewski of Florien; father, Miguel Marroquin and wife, Julissa, of Harvey; sister, Lisa Marroquin of Florien; step-sister, Michelle Marroquin of Harvey; niece, Isabella Marroquin of Florien; along with a host of family and friends.

Funeral services honoring Mr. Joseph Charles Lopez were held June 24 at Aimwell Baptist Church in Zwolle with the Reverends Ronnie Sandifer and Steve Neesley officiating. He was born on March 1, 1935 to Clara Remedies and was nurtured and cared for by Phillip and Maggie Rivers. He passed away on June 20, 2018 in Many. Joseph was a deacon of the church and worked faithfully as a Sunday School Teacher for many years. He was a skilled floor layer for 30 years in Shreveport and owner-operator of his own timber hauling company, Joseph Lopez Logging. He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara Remedies; parents, Phillip and Maggie Rivers; son Clifford Lopez; daughter Janie Robinson; brother, Phillip Paul Rivers and sister, Mary Remedies.

Services celebrating the life of Mira René Remedies Sepulvado, 57, were held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on June 25 with Father Richard Norsworthy officiating. Interment followed in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. She was born in Zwolle on May 21, 1961 to Jack and Lorine Grace Remedies, and passed away at her home from a battle with lung cancer on June 22, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. Mira was a dedicated wife, Mama, Mimi, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a devoted nurse and touched the lives of her patients and co-workers over the 28 years that she was employed at Many Healthcare. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed baking for family, friends, and patients. When she became computer savvy, turned into quite a genealogy enthusiast. Above all, nothing made her light up like the sight of her grandchildren. They were her great-est treasures. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, James Wilburn Remedies; and sister, Nora Jean Sepulvado.

Members of the Sabine Master Gardeners got a first-hand view of bees from beekeeper Jim Pratt, who resides north of Con-verse at their regular meeting on Wednesday, June 20.

Master gardeners and guests gathered at the CDC Building in Many for Pratt’s presentation. The former Director of the Sabine River Authority is an ex-pert on the subject of bees.

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Early on the morning of June 7, a single vehicle crash killed a pedestrian, identified as the Rev. Matthew Haggard from Robeline.

Troopers responded to the crash around 6:50 a.m., which occurred on Highway 6 at Melody Lane. The crash involved a 2004 Chevrolet pickup, driven by a 17-year-old juvenile of Many and a pedestrian, identified as Matthew Haggard, 46. The Chevrolet was westbound on Highway 6 when the juvenile driver lost control and exited the right side of the roadway. After exiting the roadway, the vehicle collided with Haggard, as he was jogging eastbound on the westbound shoulder.

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New additions at the Toledo Town intersection will greatly improve visitors’ first impressions of the area. Pictured at its dedication are, from left, Willie Bland, Linda Curtis Sparks, Bill Galligan, Bonnie Fox Miles, Gaynell Goodeaux, Deb Pennington, Mike Scheurich, Gary Moore, Phil Medine, Rhonda Dean, Eddie Pastureau and Bruce Rogers.

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We often overlook the simple day to day moments shared with family, but the 111 youth fishing at Cypress Bend Park on Saturday turned those moments into lifetime memories. The Toledo Bend Lake Association (TBLA) and the Sabine Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) hosted the ninth annual Fish Fest on Saturday, June 2. Family members were determined to guide youth fishermen to catch the largest bass, bream, catfish, white perch (crappie), turtle, and any other freshwater fish on the banks of Cypress Bend Park. Fish Fest seeks to increase the number of youth fishermen to promote outdoor activities for future generations.

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City Bank is happy to be a sponsor for the Many Youth Football League. Shown presenting the donation to team member Payton Ivy is Melanie Holden and Pam Meshell of City Bank.

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Sabine Parish children enthusiastically danced on stage at the Many Community Center to kick off the library reading program for summer.

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