Many Junior Varsity takes on Logansport

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Litton donates estate to Shriners Hospital

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City Bank employees, Jamie Vincent, Tanya Peterson and Laura Fredieu delivered kolaches on behalf of City Bank as a small token of gratitude to the first responders of Sabine Parish. The bank sincerely hopes they know just how much we at City Bank appreciate them. Pictured from left are Jamie Vincent, Detective Dewayne Brumley and Officer Jimmy Dees of Many PD, and Laura Fredieu.

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By Donna Smith Ammons

I never really learned to appreciate country music until I was an adult. Actually I was too busy listening to rock ‘n roll and screaming over the Beatles.

I guess you could say country music came into my life about the same time I began working at The Sabine Index.

My boss loved country music and it was not unusual to have one or two country singers wander into the Index, or leave messages for him with those of us who worked there.

I attended a few Rebel Park events and learned to appreciate country music. It didn’t hurt at all to see Stoney and Wilma Cooper come through the office door or meet the widow of the late, great Hank Williams. I can recall Mr. G traveling to Texas for Tex Ritter’s funeral……and I was thrilled that I got to hear Slim Williams and Claude King sing Wolverton Mountain sing at the park.

I even bought a record or two—one by the “Silver Fox” Charlie Rich, just because I liked one of his songs.

On Wednesday, October 10, 2017, Estel “Buddy” Eugene Brown, Jr. husband, father, son and brother, passed away suddenly at the age of 52 years. Buddy, better known as “Ten Penny” to his friends, will be forever be remembered for his contagious smile, caring nature and strong work ethic. Born April 22, 1965 in Palm Beach, Florida, he was preceded in death by his parents, Estel Brown, Sr. and Sharon Diane Brown, and father-in-law, Bobby Lee Cooper. Buddy spent most of his life doing what he loved most: driving a big rig, currently driving for Moran (MTI) Trucking, of Robeline. He was a member of Fisher Baptist Church.

A Celebration of Life for James William “Bill” Small, Sr., 95, was held October 18 at First Baptist Church in Many, with Brother Jonathan Bost officiating. Interment with Military Honors followed at Jerusalem Cemetery in Many. Bill was born March 31, 1922 in Many to Kathryn Tubbs Small and Thomas V. Small. He died October 4, 2017, after a brief illness in Shreveport. Bill met Evelyn Frass in New Orleans and the two were married in 1945. They began their life as a military family. Bill enlisted in the Army-Air Corp in 1942, with his brother, Tom and served in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. He transferred to the United States Air Force and served for over 30 years, attaining the rank of Chief Master Sargent. He also served in Korea during the Korean Conflict, as well as three tours of duty in Vietnam. Bill was stationed at bases in Guam, Okinawa, and England, as well as Barksdale Air Force Base and England Air Force Base.

A service to honor the life of Mrs. Marguerite Ellen Wyatt Montelongo was held October 19 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches. Burial followed at Pisgah Cemetery near Marthaville. Mrs. Montelongo, 83 years of age and a resident of Natchitoches, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017, with her family by her side. She was born October 28, 1933, to Carl Wyatt, Sr. and Ethel Nancy Moore Wyatt in Marthaville. She worked for many years at Nichols in Many. A strong and caring woman, she was deeply rooted in her faith. A member of First Baptist in Natchitoches, she enjoyed fellowship with her church family. She will be dearly missed but always remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was preceded in death by her parents; infant son, Michael Todd Franks; and her siblings, Carl Wyatt, Jr. and his wife, Bobbie, Gene Wyatt and Charles Glenn Wyatt.

Funeral services for Carolyn Irene Pentecost, 58, of Many were held October 20 at Alford Heights Baptist Church with the Rev. Wayne Chance officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery. She was born Thursday, April 2, 1959 in Lafayette and passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Meadowview Health & Rehab Center in Minden. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis Lee Pentecost and Irene Ethel Davis Pentecost. She is survived by her sister, Ethel Pentecost Rigsby and husband, David, of Converse; niece, Liz Lewing and husband, Jason, of Many; nephews, John Ginn of Winnfield and Chris Ginn and wife, Amanda, of College Station, Texas; seven great nephews; two great nieces; one great-great-nephew; along with a host of friends. Pallbearers were Alan Small, Danny Wilson, Don Burkett, Harvey Robideaux, Kenny Robideaux, and Shelton Bird. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. warrenmeadows.com