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- August 26, 2004 --
Myers
Capt. Marlon Myers, 80
Captain Marlon E. Myers peacefully left this world to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Castor, LA August 13, 1924 to John and Fannie Myers. He is survived by his faithful wife of fifty-eight years, Ann Vines Myers of Lake Charles; one daughter, Fran Hanks and husband, J.W. of Lake Charles; two sons, Richard Myers and wife, Lou of Westlake and Donnie Myers and wife Missy of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Sadie Myers of Lake Charles and a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Lazene and John Hubert Myers, a sister, Grace Wherland, and a niece, Carol Romero.
He served his country from 1943-1947 with an honorable discharge from the Navy. He retired from the City Police Department in 1967 a captain as over the Traffic Division. He was a charter member of the Fraternal Order of Police and a past president, a member of the Municipal Police Officer Association and the Louisiana Police Officer Association. After his retirement from the police department at he age of 42, Marlon was an avid sportsman. His first love was deer hunting, with fishing a close second. Travel also played an important part in his life.
It was the wish of Marlon and his family that he be cremated. A Memorial Service was held Saturday, August 21, 2004 in Tom Hebert Road Baptist Church in Lake Charles, LA under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. A Lake Charles City Police and United States Naval Honor Guard were present. Visitation with the family will began at 10 AM Saturday at the church and the services was at 11 AM. The Rev. J.W. Hanks and Christopher Fuselier conducted this service. At the conclusions of the service, to announce his heavenly arrival, a releasing of 300 red, white, and blue balloons took place.
In lieu of flowers, a special account has been set up at Jeff Davis Bank at 4400 Nelson Road, Lake Charles, LA account # 78002014 to help offset medical expenses.
- August 26, 2004 --
Varner
Francis Varner, 75
Services for Francis M. “Max” Varner, age 75 of Eros, were held 2:00 p.m. Thursday August 12, 2004 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church near Eros with Revs. Jerry Fleming, Franklin Pearce and Mike Devallier officiating. interment was in the Mt. Olive Cemetery
under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro. Visitation was held Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
Mr. Varner was a retired welder and served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army and was a Korean Veteran.
Preceding him in death was his parents Louis F. and Letha Wilhite Varner and sisters Mildred Virginia Browder and Sybil Jean Waggoner.Mr. Varner is survived by his wife, Mary Viola Varner of Eros; daughter, Marsha Kaye Baugh and husband Norman of Eros; son, Marty Elton Varner and wife Sherry of Columbia; brother, Harvey Louis Varner and wife Marie of Eros; sisters, Doris Evelyn Hammons and husband Elmer of Quitman, Maribeth Pesnell of Choudrant and Linda Dianne Ferguson and husband George of Eros; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Jason Varner, Brian Baugh, Daniel Overturf, Ronnie Massey, Glen Varner and Herman Leonard
- September 2, 2004 --
Carr
Elmer Carr, 94
Funeral services for Elmer Doyal Carr, 94, of Quitman, LA were held on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 2 PM at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating was Rev. Ronnie Burns. interment followed at Antioch Cemetery
in Quitman.
Visitation services were held on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 from 5 PM to 8PM at Edmonds Funeral Home. Pallbearers were D.J. Allen, Pete Alderman, Ron Johnston, Mickey Barlow, Wink Loventhal and Jimmy Carr. Honorary pallbearers were Charles Lucky, Harold Allen, Jerry Baker and Rodney Whitman. Mr. Carr Passed away on Monday, August 23, 2004, at Healthsouth North La. Rehab Hospital. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served his country during World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Mrs. Maude Pearl Carr. Survivors include one sister, Marie Carr Terry of Quitman, LA and a host of nieces and nephews.
- September 2, 2004 --
Holmes
Woodrow Holmes, 89
Funeral services for Mr. Woodrow W. “Woody” Homes, age 89, of Jonesboro, La were held at 2 P.M. Sunday, August 29, 2004 at the Jonesboro United Methodist Church with Rev. Stewart Sherman officiating. Private graveside services followed at the Garden of Memories Cemetery
in Winnfield, LA. Mr. Holmes was a native of Winnfield, LA and graduated from Winnfield High School in 1931. Afterwards he attended La. Tech for 2 1/2 years before enrolling in the Forestry School at LSU where he received his BS in Forestry in 1938. Mr. Holmes entered the Navy Midshipman School in 1942 and graduated as an Ensign. He served his country during WWII in the Atlantic and Mediterranian and was discharged as a Navy Lieutenant. Mr. Holmes has been active in the Lions Club since 1948. In 1964 he was honored by the Zwolle Lions Club for unselfish and faithful service and was named Lion of the Year. In 2004 he was named a Melvin Jones Fellow by the Jonesboro-Hodge Lions Club, which is the highest honor for a Lion. Mr. Holmes was dedicated forester all of his life. After WWII, he worked for the Farm Forestry Program and later moved to Zwolle and worked as a forester for Mansfield Hardwood Lumber Company. In 1964 he moved to Jonesboro and worked until his retirement in 1980 for Continental Forest Industries. Mr. Holmes was a founding member of the LA Foresters Association and North La. Group of Foresters. He was honored for 25 years service as Chairman of Nominations for the North La. Group of Froesters in 1985. Mr. Holmes was very active in Scouting and in November of 1959 received the Silver Beaver Award, the highest honor for volunteers to Boy Scouts. Mr. Holmes was a longtime active member of the Jonesboro United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mrs. Maxine Lee Holmes of Jonesboro, La, 2 daughters, Carol Holmes of Jackson ville, Fla. and Sheila Theriot and husband Richard of Mena Ark., 1 sister, Mrs. Ada Mae Clark of Bossier City, La. and 1 grandchild, 1 beloved nephew, Glenwood Bullard of Bossier City, La and many other much loved nieces and nephews.
- September 2, 2004 --
Peevy
William Peevy, 91
Funeral services for William Alfred Peevy, 91, of Jonesboro, LA were held on Friday, August 27, 2004 at 10:00 AM at Edmonds Funeral Home. Officiating was Rev. Malcom Self. interment followed at the Jonesboro Cemetery. Visitation time was held Thursday, August 26, 2004 from 5 PM to 7 PM at Edmonds Funeral Home. Mr. Peevy Passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2004. He was a retired supervisor for the Paper Mill. Survivors include his wife, Connie Peevy of Jonesboro, LA, two daughters Patricia Hill and husband Charles of North Hodge, LA, Freida Parker and husband Mervin of Ruston, LA; one son, Larry Peevy and wife Linda of Jonesboro, LA; one brother Waylon Peevy and wife Katherine of Jonesboro, LA; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, Sister in law, Aulena Peevy of Jonesboro, LA, brother in law, Keith Tankersley of Jonesboro, LA, two step sons, Jerry Ginn and wife Debbie of Jonesboro, LA, James Ginn and wife Tracy of Shreveport, LA. Pallbearers were Larry Peevy, Jr., Wayne Hay, Dean Slaughter, Gary Hill, Steven Anderson and James Ginn.
- September 2, 2004 --
Smyth
Hazel Smyth, 87
Graveside services for Hazel Pearl Smyth, 87, of Greenwood, LA were held at Hodge Cemetery
on Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 2 PM. Bro. Bill Strawbridge officiated the service. Mrs. Smyth Passed away on Friday, August 27, 2004 at Willis Knighten Hospital. She was a homemaker. Survivors include: four sisters: Ruth Eaton of Jonesboro, LA, Merna Brashear of Hodge, LA, Margie Stanks of Springfield, IL and Faye Cox of Hodge, LA; one brother: Fred Hunter Clay of Greenwood, LA; and a number of nieces and nephews.
- September 2, 2004 --
Turner
WinnieElmer Carr, 94
Services for Winnie Anderson Turner, 73 of Quitman, LA were held Monday, August 30, 2003 at 2 PM at Quitman United Methodist Church with Rev. Genny Hoyt officiating. interment followed at Brooks Chapel Cemetery, in Quitman, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Mrs. Turner Passed away on Friday, August, 27, 2004 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LAShe was a long term member of the Quitman United Methodist Church. Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by her parents Jesse and Mary Anderson; sisters- Mary Dee Smith, Nell Rogers, Zadie Pearl Anderso; brother- W.D. Anderson and 3 grandchildren- Christopher, Kristie and Tiffany Caples. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Rhode Turner of Quitman, LA, her 4 daughters, Sherry Carpenter and husband Joe of Goldonna, LA, Jeannie Caples and husband Ronnie of Quitman, LA, Rhonda Mosley and husband Max of Pensacola, FL, Melissa Caskey and husband Alan of Quitman, LA; grandchildren: Chasity Caples, Jason Carpenter, Casey Carpenter, Brandi Mosley, Caitlin Mosley and Anna Grace Caskey. Step-grandchildren: Joseph Carpenter, Tammy Walpole; two great grandchildren, and four step-great grandchildren; one brother, Dewey Anderson of Quitman, LA and numerous nieces and nephews, family and friends. Pallbearers were Jason Carpenter, Eric Futrell, Gerald (Sharky) Lynde, Roger Maxwell, Charles Neeles, Mike Turner, and Stevie Turner. Honorary Pallbearers were Greg Futrell, Lowell Lynde, Jr., and Steve Matlock. Visitation was held Sunday, August 29 at the funeral home from 5 PM until 9 PM. Also, from noon until service time on Monday at the Quitman United Methodist Church. Memorials can be made to the Quitman United Methodist Church Kitchen Fund, P.O. Box 95, Quitman, LA 71268; and Brooks Chapel Cemetery
Fund, 4201 Hwy 818, Ruston, LA 71270.
- August 5, 2004 --
Fenn
Helen Fenn, 85
Funeral services for Helen Fenn, 85, of Chatham, were held 2 p.m., July 16 at First Baptist Church in Chatham. Rev. Johnny Smith officiated the service. interment followed in the Chatham Cemetery.
Mrs. Fenn was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Fenn, two sons, Marlin Fenn and James Fenn, and grandson Junior Wilson.
Survivors include her four daughters, Movaline Cedars of Columbia, Linda Skains of Jonesboro, Barbara Lestage of Chatham, Nellie Sharbone and husband James of Montgomery; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were T.J. Miller, Jody Miller, Nick Sims, Alex Robertson, Ronnie Parker and Barry Stewart.
Services were under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.
- August 5, 2004 --
Irvin
Maxine Irvin, 82
Funeral services for Maxine Irvin, 82, of Jonesboro, LA were held Saturday, July 31, 2004, at Edmonds Funeral Home. Officiating was Rev. Robert K. Leach. interment followed at the Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Mr. Irvin Passed away on Friday, July 30, 2004, in Lincoln General Hospital. He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served his country in WWII. He was preceded in death by his son, Larry Irvin.
He is survived by his wife, of 60 years, Agnes W. Irvin of Jonesboro; one granddaughter, Deanna Parker and husband Dewayne of New Boston, TX; two great-grandchildren, Whitney and Hunter Parker of New Boston, TX; a host of nieces and nephews, family and friends.
Honorary Pallbearers were William Wheat and Harold Allen. Pallbearers were Kent McBride, Wade McBride, David Greer, Jack Branch, Larry Rhodes, Gerald Jones, Otto Friday and Charles Gilbert.
Services were under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.
- August 5, 2004 --
Ramsey
George Ramsey, 63
Services for George E. “Buddy” Ramsey, age 63 of Jonesboro were held 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at Southern Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Russell Rhodes officiating. interment was in Springhill Cemetery
near Jonesboro under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
Mr. Ramsey retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, died Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at L.S.U. Medical Center in Shreveport following a brief illness.
Mr. Ramsey is survived by his wife, Gloria Batson Ramsey; daughter, Kim Anderson and husband Jamie of Tacoma, Wa; sister, Georgia Ramsey of Iowa; uncles Early Ramsey of Marksville, T.W. Ramsey of Baton Rouge and G.W. McKaskle of Shreveport; 5 grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Services were under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.
