It was estimated that around 50 people took part in the MLK march before the annual observance. In this photo, an unknown woman marches by School Board Member Rod Davis, the Rev. Recie Medlock, and Mayor Ken Freeman.

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by donna smith ammons

During the past week, I have managed to see a wonderful movie at Parkway Cinema in Natchitoches and read a great book. I don’t really know how I managed to wedge them into my busy schedule of writing and visiting Mom every day at Sabine Retirement and Rehabilitation, but I did.

Vicki and Allen and I went to see “The Greatest Showman” starring Michelle Williams and Hugh Jackman and Hubby-dear strolled down the hall to “The Last Jedi”. He’s been an avid fan of Star Wars for 40 years and he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to see the newest episode!! Allen was the one in the dilemma. He felt like he should go with Hubby, but wanted to see the story of P.T. Barnum.

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Funeral services honoring the life of Donald Emmett Meshell were held January 18 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Zwolle with Father Richard Norsworthy officiating. Interment followed in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Donnie, 56, was born the youngest son of four to Emmett Eugene and Iva Lee Meshell on December 12, 1961, and passed into eternal rest on January 14, 2018. He lived his life to the fullest; a few of his favorite things were fast cars, loud music, and telling jokes. He never met a stranger and never missed an opportunity to have fun. Preceding him in death was his father, Emmett Meshell, and his brother, Dewayne Meshell. Survivors include his mother, Iva Lee Meshell; brothers, David Ray Meshell Sr., and Dennis Meshell; daughter, Jessica Richardson; and a host of nieces and nephews. Honoring him as pallbearers were Jason Meshell, Kevin Meshell, David Meshell Jr., Keith Meshell, Clint Meshell, Bruce Lowe and Jonathan Meshell.

Funeral services for Jeanette V. Miller, 74, of Negreet were held January 20 at Siloam Baptist Church with Bros. Wilton Anthony, Kenneth Leach, Sr., Mike Henderson and Jimmy Glover officiating. Burial followed in the Zion Hill Cemetery. She was born Thursday, May 27, 1943 in Marthaville, and passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 in Many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester “Doc” Veuleman and Dora Irene Moore Veuleman. She is survived by her husband, J. R. “Sonny” Miller of Negreet; son, Chad Miller and wife, Shannon, of Negreet; daughter, Kelli McLendon and husband, Patrick, of Negreet; sister, Pattie Alford of Baton Rouge; brother, Terry Veuleman and wife, Dena, of Texarkana, Arkansas; eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers were Derrick McLendon, Denver McLendon, Daniel Cheatwood, Elton Savell, Kevin Alford, Clint Branam, Bradly McMillian, and Cade Pilcher.

Graveside services for Eugene “Gene” Paul Kavanagh, 78, of Robeline were held January 23 at St John the Baptist Cemetery with the Rev. Ernie Rains officiating. He was born Tuesday, April 4, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York, and passed away at his residence Saturday, January 20, 2018 in Robeline. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Kavanagh and Edith Cunningham Kavanagh; first wife, Peggy Kavanagh; and sister, Ruth Lancson. He is survived by his wife, Judy Gibson Kavanagh of Robeline; children, Eugene Kavanagh and Margaret LaCour and husband, Larry; grandchildren, Brandon Kavanagh, Kyle Heard, MaryMae Kavanagh, Erin Kavanagh, Destane Kavanagh, Miranda Kavanagh and Bradley LaCour; great grandchildren, Rebecca Vallery, Rylan Lacey, Kamden Vallery, Lydia Thibedeaux, Elsa Ritterback, JahLena White, Brookelyn White, Jason Rivers and Rhett LaCour; niece, Donna Trask; along with a host of friends.

Funeral Services for Floyd J. Giblin, 72, of Many will be held January 24 at 1 p.m. at The First United Methodist Church of Many with the Reverends Wilton Anthony and Bo Horne officiating. Burial will follow at the Many Cemetery. Floyd, the oldest of twin boys, was born on Wednesday December 26, 1945, in Baton Rouge, and passed away Friday January 19, 2018, at his home in Many. He was preceded in death by his mother, Tolita Simon Giblin; father, Robert Giblin; and uncle, Cleo Simon. Born to hearing impaired parents, Floyd learned his communication skills at a very young age by serving as a bridge between the deaf and hearing world. This became a base of personal connection that has served him throughout his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, scuba diving, running, but most of all, his first love was football. Floyd was a patriot that served his country with convection and pride.

Funeral services honoring the life of Mary E. Gilliland were held January 21 at Rose-Neath Chapel in Many with Brother Jimmy Price officiating. She was born November 25, 1927 in Zwolle to Sevado and Mary Ellen Sepulvado. She entered into rest on January 16, 2018 in Many at the age of 90 blessed years of life. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, John A. Ebarb Jr.; sister, Gracie Sepulvado; and her brothers, Zee Sepulvado, Morise Sepulvado, Thomas Sepulvado, James Sepulvado, William Sepulvado, Murphy Sepulvado, Wyett Sepulvado, and Elmo Sepulvado. She is survived by her sons, Robert Ebarb and wife, Tina, of Van- Buren, Arkansas, and Dale Gilliland and wife, Samantha, of Stonewall; daughters, Mary Isgitt and husband, Wayne, of Many, Margie Scott and husband, Larry, of Spring, Texas, Charlotte Sepulvado, and fiancé, Michael Dupre of Many; 23 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and a host nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Louis Raymond “Ray” Noel, 76, formerly of Many, died from his long battle with Lewy Body Dementia on Tuesday January 9, 2018, in Alpharetta, Georgia. There will be a memorial Service held at Rose-Neath Funeral home on Texas Highway outside of Many on January 27 with visitation from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. with the service beginning at 2 p.m. Family and friends are invited to visit with the family after the service at the Noel house at 139 Marla Street, at Shady Oaks. Ray was born on July 26, 1941 in Lafayette to Louis and Alice Noel in Lafayette General Hospital. He attended school at Opelousas High School until moving to Port Arthur, Texas. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and attended Lamar College in Beaumont, Texas. In 1962, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. After returning from active duty, he went to work for Western Auto where he went into management and later became a District Manager.

Funeral services for Lois A. Barnhill, 90, of Many were held January 15 at the First United Methodist Church of Many. The Reverends Bo Horne and Ray Spiller, officiated. Burial followed in the Many Cemetery under the direction of the Warren Meadows Funeral Home. Mrs. Barnhill died Friday, January 12 at Sabine Retirement and Rehabilitation following a short illness. She had been a resident for almost a year. Mrs. Barnhill was a longtime member of the United Methodist Women and the Many Book Club. Her hobbies included reading and cooking. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emory and Gladys Ankrom of Vandalia, Missouri; her brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Ann Ankrom of San Bruno, California; her first husband, Donald W. Smith; and her second husband, Raymond Barnhill of Many. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Smith Ammons and husband, Kenneth of Many; son, Derek W.

Brian Sherman Stewart Sr. was born June 22, 1979 to Vernell and Katie M. Stewart in Coushatta. He confessed Christ at Antioch Baptist Church under the leadership of the Rev. L.R. Cain. He later attended Greater Wayside Temple C.O.G.I.C under the leadership of Pastor Roosevelt Harris Jr. Brian is a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School, class of 1998 where he was a skilled basketball player. He is affectionately known as “Speedy,” “Nose,” “Barney,” “Chuck,” and “Buck.” Brian was united in holy matrimony to April Alexander Stewart on August 26, 2000. The union was blessed with two children. Brian was a devoted husband and father that always put the interest of his family first. He enjoyed vacationing with his family. He was loving, caring, and an exceptional provider. Brian had an outgoing and charismatic personality. He never met a stranger and there was never a dull moment in his presence. He always had a smile on his face and could always make you laugh.