Jules "Lemon" Lemon Edwards, Sr.
HESSMER - Funeral services for Jules “Lemon” Lemon Edwards, Sr. of Hessmer are currently pending.
Jules Lemon Edwards, Sr., age 61, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at his home in Hessmer. He was born on October 2, 1954. Lemon was served in the U.S. Marine Corps. After serving, he worked with his father as a farmer. In his spare time, Lemon enjoyed hunting, fishing, and barbequing for family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Clifton Edwards, Sr. and Mary Viola Hebert Edwards; sister, Yvette James; and brother, Joseph Clifton Edwards, Jr.
Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Jules Edwards, Jr. of Hessmer and Lamar Edwards of Houston, Texas; sisters, Mary Gwyn Sampson of Marksville and Serada Fox of Cottonport; brothers, Joseph Ronald Edwards, Sr. of Baton Rouge and Jason John Edwards of Florida; two grandchildren, Laila Edwards and Xavier Edwards; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Private services for Raymond Clay Pepiton of Plaucheville will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.

Raymond Pepiton, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at his residence. Raymond was an avid deer hunter who loved the outdoors. He will be missed & is loved dearly by friends and family. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Carmen E. Pepiton and parents, Charles, Sr. & Janel Pepiton.

Those left to cherish his memory are daughters, Raye Lynn Arbo of Mississippi, Jamie Klingbeil of Texas; brother, Charles Pepiton, Jr. (Janice) of Dupont and his nine grandchildren: Victoria, Danielle, Elizabeth, Ethan, Alex, Blake, Paris, Avery and Aysia.

Funeral services for Jules Lemon Edwards, Sr. of Hessmer are currently pending.

Jules Lemon Edwards, Sr., age 61, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at his home in Hessmer. Lemon was served in the U.S. Marine Corps. After serving, he worked with his father as a farmer. In his spare time, Lemon enjoyed hunting, fishing, and barbequing for family & friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Clifton Edwards, Sr. & Mary Viola Hebert Edwards; sister, Yvette James, and brother, Joseph Clifton Edwards, Jr.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Jules Edwards, Jr. of Hessmer and Lamar Edwards of Houston; sisters, Mary Gwyn Sampson of Marksville and Serada Fox of Cottonport; brothers, Joseph Ronald Edwards, Sr. of Baton Rouge and Jason John Edwards of Florida. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Laila Edwards & Xavier Edwards; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family & friends.

Laura S. Diaz, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the age of 97. She was a native of Marksville, grew up in New Orleans, and later in life a resident of Denham Springs, LA. Preceded in death by her husband, Michael Diaz, Sr.; parents, Winn Joseph Soldani and Adele Michot Soldani; siblings, Gerald Soldani, Lucy Mae Soldani Smith, and Ada Soldani Segar. Laura is survived by her children, Linda A. Barkmeier and Michael Diaz, Jr.; grandchildren, Shael Stringer, Scott Stringer, Stuart Stringer, and Vanessa Diaz Sutcliffe; great-grandchildren, Sophia Adele Stringer, Chance Sutcliffe, and Evelyn Sutcliffe. Laura was a licensed cosmetologist and owned three of her own salons in the New Orleans area. She enjoyed entertaining her family and friends and loved cooking for everyone. Visitation will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Saturday, September 8, 2016 from 10 a.m. until the Funeral Service at 12 p.m. Entombment will follow on the grounds of Greenoaks Memorial Park. Special thanks to the staff of Harvest Manor Nursing Home and to Life Source Hospice for their wonderful care.

Funeral services for Fred ''Peter'' St. Romain of Mansura will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 beginning at 10am at St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Church in Cottonport. Visitation will be held at St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Church in Cottonport on Monday, October 3, 2016 beginning at 5pm until 9pm and will resume Tuesday morning at 8am until the time of service. Entombment will be held at St. Alphonsus Mausoleum. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.

Peter St. Romain, age 56, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Rapides Regional Hospital in Alexandria. Peter worked for Charter Communications as a technical operations manager for 23 years and then worked for Kerotest Manufacturing Corporation for the past couple years. He served on Mansura's Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years and was the Assistant Fire Chief. Peter was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Hessmer. He was a kind, hardworking simple man who was skilled with his hands. In Peter's spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his family on camping trips to Grand Isle. He was an avid duck hunter & fisherman and enjoyed raising animals, especially his dogs, chickens, & goats. Peter loved his family most of all and will be missed dearly.

He was preceded in death by his father, Fred St. Romain and his uncle, Alden ''Uncle Doo'' St. Romain.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 29 years, Ilie St. Romain of Mansura; son, Allen St. Romain (Arielle); mother, Sadie St. Romain of Mansura; sisters, Jackie James (Roy ''Bubba''), Jenny Brouillette (Benny), & June Bordelon (Bobby ''Shane''); brothers, Robert St. Romain (Jenny) & Perry St. Romain (Janelle). He is also survived by numerous nieces & nephews.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers will be: Tyler Juneau, Preston Gleason, Ben St. Romain, Justin St. Romain, Jason Lacombe, & Grant Riche; crossbearer, Will Hemphill; and altar servers, Caroline Spencer & Austin Spencer.

Funeral services for Chris Matthew Firmin of Opelousas, formerly of Dupont will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2016 beginning at 11:00am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Dupont. Visitation will take place Wednesday, October 5, 2016 beginning at 5pm until 11pm with a rosary being recited at 6:30pm at the Immaculate Conception Church Hall and will reopen Thursday morning at 8am until the time of service. Interment will commence at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.
Chris M. Firmin, age 31, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 at The Post Acute Specialty Hospital of Lafayette. He was preceded in death by his father, Nolan Julius Firmin, Sr.; brothers, Nolan Firmin, Jr. and Lawrence E. Firmin.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Amber Gauthier of Texas; mother, Irma Ducote Firmin of Dupnt; brother, Dale James Firmin of Dupont.

A Memorial Service for Samuel Blake Clark will be held Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Melancon Funeral Home, Bunkie with Fr. Joseph Desimone officiating. Burial will be at a later date.

Visitation with the family will be at Melancon Funeral Home on Saturday, October 8, 2016 from 12 noon - 1:45 PM.

Mr. Clarke, age 55, of Bunkie, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 at his sister's residence in Gold Dust. He retired, having served as manager for numerous retail businesses in the Bunkie area. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mable Deshotel Clark and his brother, Curt Clark.

He is survived by his partner, James Banta of Winnfield; his father, Earl J. Clark, Sr. of Bunkie; two sisters, Stephanie Dixon and husband, Sherman, of Bunkie and Mary Denise Clark of Bunkie and two brothers, Earl J. Clark, Jr. of Bunkie and Robert Clark of Bunkie.

Funeral services for Mrs. Joy Marie Gottfredsen Dupuy will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marksville with Fr. Thomas Paul officiating. Burial will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery #2. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Marksville.

Mrs. Dupuy, age 70, of Marksville, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at her residence. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Cheryl Howie, parents, Robert and Joy Gottfredsen, two brothers, Robert Gottfredsen Jr., Gary Gottfredsen, grandparents, Roy and Verdie Couvillion.

Joy was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marksville, serving as a member of the church collection committee, Ladies Altar Society, Catholic Daughters, St. Joseph Choir, and cantor for the Sunday morning mass.

Survivors include her husband of 25 years, Lloyd Dupuy of Marksville, three sons, Cullen Dupuy of Baton Rouge, Chris Dupuy of Baton Rouge, Alex Dupuy of Marksville, one daughter, Cathy Wilson of Katy, TX., two brothers, James Gottfredsen of Racine, WI., Gregory Gottfredsen of Racine, WI., four sisters, Margaret Bliwas of Milwaukee, WI., Mary Vargo of Sarasota, FL., Gail Gottfredsen Divornak of Atlanta, GA., Frances Nelson of Marksville, and five grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at Hixson Brothers Fueral Home in Marksville on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and will resume on Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Funeral mass for Mrs. Geraldine ‘Geri’ Schwartzenburg will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marksville with Father Pike Thomas and Fr. Thomas Paul officiating. Entombment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Marksville. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Marksville.
Mrs. Schwartzenburg, age 80, of Marksville, passed away at her residence in Marksville on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Henrietta Thibodeaux.
Survivors include her husband Ralph Errol Schwartzenburg of Marksville, 2 sons Robert Errol Schwartzenburg and wife Amy of Ruston; Lee J. Schwartzenburg and wife Lisa of Liberty Lake, Wash., 2 daughters Deanna S. Long and husband Randy of Benton; Myrl E. Schwartzenburg of Baton Rouge, 10 grandchildren Luke Schwartzenburg and wife Courtney; Joel Schwartzenburg and wife Jayme; Rene’ Schwartzenburg; Darbi Long; Errol Hunter Long; Logan Schwartzenburg; Taylor Schwartzenburg; Macic May; Carter May and Caroline May, 2 great grandchildren Ada Lyn Schwartzenburg and William James Schwartzenburg.
Geri was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marksville. Involved in numerous organizations to include Apple of His Eye Charismatic Pray Group (25 years), Arts and Humanities Council of Avoyelles, Chamber of Commerce, Avoyelles Council on Aging Board of Directors (Past President and Board Memebr), Fox Theater Board, Friends of Avoyelles Parish Libraries, Jaycee Janes (Past President), LA Cuisine de la Louisiana, LA Commission des Avoyelles, LeBicentenaire de la ville de Marksville 200th Birthday Celebration, Marksville High School Band Booster Club, Red Cross Volunteer, Red Hat Society, St. Joseph Canter, Retired Employee of State of LA after 10 years of Service (Worked a total of 47 years), Retired State Association. Receiving 2 awards being 2006 Kirby Roy “Going Beyond” award and 2007 Chamber of Commerce “Outstanding Woman Volunteer”.
The family would like to express a special Thank You to Taylor, Shirley, Richard, Meloney, Monica, Gurlen, Deborah and the staff of All Saints Hospice.
In lieu of flowers the family ask for donations to All Saints Hospice.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016 from 9:00am until 12:20pm. at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Luke Schwartzenburg, Joel Schwartzenburg, Errol Hunter Long, Randy Long, Richard Worthy and Robert Louis LeBlanc. Serving as honorary pallbears will be Mike LeBlanc and John Schwartzenburg.

Memorial services for Mrs. Dorothy Louise Randall Goux will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 9, 2016, in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville, with Pastor Liz Ratcliff officiating. Entombment will be held at St. Joseph Mausoleum #2. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Marksville.

Mrs. Goux, age 71, of Marksville, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara Lea Crow, parents, Dr. William Spears Randall, Jr. and Hattie Louise Stapleton Randall, paternal grandparents, William Spears Randall and Willa Faith Randall, maternal grandparents, Judge Charles Colquit Stapleton and Mary Emma Schmidt Stapleton.

Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Kinman Goux of Marksville, two daughters, Stephane Lynn Crow of Frisco, TX., Jennifer Lynn Crow of Denham Springs, LA., one grandchild Matthew Randall Crow of Puyallup, WA., one brother, William Spears Randall III and wife Christine of Wilmington, NC., two step daughters, Kimberly Goux of Marksville, Monica Goux-Hahn of West Lake, LA., step sons, Vincent Goux of Houston, TX., Kevin Goux of Denver CO., and five step grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville on Saturday, October 8, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and will resume on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of services.

In Lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to: St; Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105-1942

Robert “Bobby” Bennett
MARKSVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Robert “Bobby B.C.” Bennett will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2016 in the chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville. Burial will be held at the Cushman Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Marksville.
Mr. Bennett, age 50, of Marksville, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at his residence. He was born on June 2, 1966.
He was preceded in death by his father Judge B.C. “Clyde” Bennett; one brother, B.C. “Benny” Bennett; and brother in law, Brian Belt.
Survivors include his wife, Melanie Belt Bennett; three sons, Robert McCartney Bennett III, Brian Keith Bennett, and Benjamin “Benny” C. Bennett IV; two daughters, Lindsey Bennett (Tim) Lambert II, and Nellie Rose Bennett; mother, Mary Frances Taylor Bennett; two brothers, John T. “Johnny” Bennett, and William J. “Billy” Bennett; two sisters, Madelyn Bennett Edwards, and Sarah Bennett Dubroc; and two grandchildren, Riley Pennington and Tim Lambert III.
Visitation will be held at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville on Friday, October 7, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and will resume on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until the time of services. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.

Funeral Services for Sylvan ''T-Ray'' Rousseau III, will be held Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Escude Funeral Home in Cottonport at 2pm. Burial will be held at the First Baptist Cemetery in Cottonport. Visitation will be Saturday, October 8, 2016 beginning at 5pm and lasting all night at Escude Funeral Home in Cottonport.
''T-Ray'' 23 of Cottonport, passed in Zachary on Friday, October 7, 2016. Sylvan was a graduate of West Feliciana High, he loved to fish and he loved his job as mechanic and often traveled home just to help family and friends with any ''car troubles'' they were having.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Ellie Mae Mitchell, maternal grandfather Larry Cooper, Fraternal grandmother Arceline Rousseau and fraternal grandfather Sylvan Rousseau I.
He is survived by his parents; Bobbie Jo Rousseau (Arthur Manuel) and Sylvan Ray Rousseau II (Maureen); sisters; Lilly Jones Moreau (Billy), and Carey Mancuso; one brother Christopher Rousseau; hid special friend Cindi Adams; nieces and nephews include; Ethan Brecheen, Roy Moreau, Kelsey and Marty ''M.J.'' Mancuso. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Pallbearers include Billy Moreau, Christopher Rousseau, Derrick Marcotte, Arthur Manuel, Hunter Jordan and Joshua McMills. Honorary pall bearer Sylvan R. Rousseau Jr.

Funeral services for Mr. James “Paul” Luneau, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville with Brother Darryl Hoychick. Burial will be held at the Vick Baptist Cemetery in Vick, LA. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville.

Mr. Luneau, age 63, of Effie, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the Grace Home in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Luneau and Addie Williams, brother, Sammy Luneau. Paul retired from the D.O.T.D. with 34 years of service. He was also an avid hunter, fisherman and loved the outdoors.

Survivors include his wife of 38 years Elizabeth Luneau of Effie, one son, Christopher Luneau and wife Chrystal of Pineville, one daughter, Rebecca Willis and husband David of Effie, three brothers, Freddie Luneau, Michael Luneau, Charles Wade, and five grandchildren, Ethan Wiley, Payton Willis, Emma Luneau, Preston Willis, and Lily Luneau.

Visitation will be held at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville on Monday, October 6, 2016 from5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. until the time of services.

Michael George Smith, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on October 9, 2016. He was 68 years old. Mike is survived by his wife, Alyce Bordelon Smith; his children, Jeffrey Filmore Smith and his wife Elianna, Wesley Devore Smith, Jaimi Smith Schaneville and her husband Steven Schaneville, and Lanny Michael Smith and his wife Jana Murry Smith; his brother, Richard Leon Smith, Jr. and his wife Elaine G. Smith; his grandchildren who called him Pa, Justin Rylan Smith, Zachary Hayden Schaneville, and Alexander Judah (AJ) Smith; and beloved aunt Jean Loughman, cousins, nieces and nephews. Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Georgia Laborde Smith and Richard Leon Smith, and beloved grandparents, aunts, uncles, and niece Angie Smith. A brief memorial service will take place at Resthaven Funeral Home’s Mausoleum from 9:30 am to 10:00 am Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to APAWS, Animal Protection and Welfare Society of Baton Rouge, the charity Mike and Alyce adopted Sweetie from. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

Funeral services for Lena Ann Moreau Gauthier of Cottonport are currently pending. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.

Lena Gauthier, age 71, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Grace Home Hospice in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her parents, Moore J. & Velma Couvillon Moreau; brother & sister-in-law, Aubrey & Iris Moreau; nephew Aubrey Moreau, Jr. Lena will be missed dearly by family & friends.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 36 years, Sidney ''Pit'' Gauthier of Cottonport; two daughters, Cindy Woods and Renee Mayeux (Joe) both of Simmesport; brother, Lee Moreau (Pat) of Baton Rouge. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Shawn Gaspard, Alex Naquin, & Kelsi Mayeux; three step-grandchildren, Brandon, Randy, & Joey Mayeux; three great-grandchildren: Jonathan Adams, Rebecca Gaspard, & Skylar Gaspard; six step-great-grandchildren, Ashley, Caleb, Landon, Bree, Carlee, & Jace Mayeux; and one great-great-grandchild, Zeke Adams; and three nieces & two nephews.

Funeral services for June Novo of Mansura will be held on Saturday October 15, 2016 beginning at 10:30 am at St. Paul Catholic Church. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016 beginning at 5pm until 9:30pm and will resume Saturday morning from 8am until the time of service at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura. Interment will commence in the St. Paul Mausoleum. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.

June Novo, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Valley View Nursing Home in Mansura. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Henry E Novo, Jr.; parents, Alphonse & Agnes Monin; sister, Myrtis Rabalais and granddaughter, Ashley Novo.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons: Bruce (Rebecca) Novo of Mansura, Timothy (Maryalice) Novo of Central, Jonathan (Sherryl) Novo of Prairieville, & Randy (Regina) Novo of Lafayette; brother, A.C. Monin, Jr.; grandchildren, Dustin Novo, Bret Novo, Dustin Ross, Jordan Novo, Colby Novo, Meaghan Novo; great grandchild, Atticus Novo and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for John Ed Ray, Jr. (Buddy Ray) will be held at 11:00am on 10/15/16 at the Beulah Baptist Church in Cheneyville, LA with the Reverend Kenneth Hudson officiating. Burial will follow in the Trinity Episcopal Cemetery in Cheneyville. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Bunkie.

Mr. Ray, age 87, a lifelong resident of Cheneyville, passed away on 10/13/16 at his residence from complications from Parkinson’s Disease. He was surrounded by family and friends, especially during his last days.

He was a member and trustee of the Beulah Baptist Church where he also served as a deacon. Mr. Ray was a Director and Secretary-Treasurer at Producers Mutual Gin for many years, as well as a founding member of the Cheneyville Fire Department and served on their board for many years.

He is preceded in death by his father, John Ed Ray, Sr.; his mother, Vivian Bordelon Ray; three brothers, Charles (Piggy) Ray, Gene Ray and James Ray; and two sisters, Lova Lee Ray and Doris Blood.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Betty Ray of Cheneyville; a sister, Alton Cihal of Ganada, TX; his children, Keith Ray of Cheneyville and Janet Ray and fiancé Joe Gallagher of Annapolis, MD; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Pallbearers will be Colby Basco, Derek Basco, Mark Basco, Randy Basco, J.D. Guillory, Ricky Halbert, Chandler Kinnett, Jason Little, Roy Linzay, Jr., Greg Marcotte and Pete Thomas.

Visitation will be held from 9:30am to the time of service at the Beulah Baptist Church in Cheneyville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Beulah Baptist Church, P. O. Box 356, Cheneyville, LA 71325 or The American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc., Parkinson Plaza, 135 Parkinson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305-1425

We give special thanks to our many friends, and the staff of Compassionate Care Hospice, especially Deann Richerson Butler, Darlene Timothy, and Monty Bower. We also wish to thank Carolyn Anderson for her dedicated service.

Funeral services for Mrs. Terri Brouillette Scallan, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 17, 1016 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville with Fr. Rusty Rabalais officiating. Burial will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Marksville.
 
     Mrs. Scallan, age 58, of Marksville, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016 at Opelousas General Hospital in Opelousas, LA.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Eileen Brouillette.
 
     Survivors include, one son, Matt Scallan of Marksville, one daughter, Claire Scallan Paquin and husband Gary of Ville Platte, one brother, Kevin Brouillett(Kimberly) of Marksville, three grandchildren, Drew, Emmett, and Avery, one niece Halie, and one nephew, Evan, also survived by her special companion Bernie Couvillion of Marksville.
 
     Visitation will be held at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville on Sunday, October 16, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and will resume on Monday from 8:00 a.m. until the time of services. A Christian wake service will be held on Sunday at 6:30 p.m.

Mrs. Mary “Pye” Laborde Newell, age 81 of Vick, LA., passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at the Sanctuary at Passages Hospice in New Orleans. Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
    
     Mary was an avid gardener and fisherman. She would like to mention her nephews, Jerry Lewis and “Tootie” Laborde, nieces, Veda Lewis, Trish Starkey and a very special friend, Cindy Gaspard for all of their care during her time of illness.
    
     Survivors include her two sons, Darrell Newell and wife Ingrid of Pineville, Terrill Newell and wife Colleen of Palm City, FL., four grandchildren, Brittany Newell and companion William, Alexis  Alvarez and husband Waldo, Terrill Lee Newell, Malina Colasouonno and husband Patrick, one great grandchild, Jesse Voorhies, 

Clyde C. Holloway, a businessman, public servant, and family man, died Oct. 16, 2016, at his home in Forest Hill, Louisiana. He was 72.

Holloway served constituents of the 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1987 to 1993. At the time of his death, he was the chairman of the Louisiana Public Service Commission where he served as a member since 2009. Holloway rose to prominence in the 1980s when he and fellow parents challenged a federal judge’s order to close the public school in his hometown of Forest Hill. They formed Forest Hill Academy, where Holloway served as its first principal and Chairman of the Board. He was an ever-present leader, donor, and champion of the school and its students.

Holloway founded and owned Clyde Holloway Nursery that he started with his wife, Catherine, in 1968 and maintained to his death. They also owned and operated Forest Hill Speedway for more than twenty years.

Clyde was born to James and Ever Holloway as the fourth of seven children. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Catherine K. Holloway; four children: Timothy, Mark (David Kahl), Rebecca Ebert (Randy), and Sara Bruner (Bryan); and nine grandchildren: Caleb, John and Ava Holloway; Evan, Hendrix and Faith Ebert; and Robby, Anne and Will Bruner. He is also survived by his six loving siblings, Carl (Lydia), Virginia Martin (Al Smart), Charlie (Brenda), Vivian Kurtz (Gary “Bud”), Claude (Vergie), Lillian Langston (John), and dozens of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Elwood Baptist Church, 213 Elwood Road in Forest Hill on Friday, October 21, at 2-5pm and 6-9pm.

A funeral service will be held at the Forest Hill festival grounds in the center of town on Saturday, October 22, at 11am, followed by a private burial and public reception at Forest Hill Town Hall, 138 Blue Lake Road. The public will be invited to share memories and stories of their experiences with Holloway during the public reception. (Clyde would have wanted to warn anyone driving to these services to watch the area speed traps!)

Holloway’s nephews will serve as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers: Louis and Wayne Sutton; Rick, John, and Michael Martin; Kevin Kurtz; Ben and Brandon Holloway; Jason and Jeff Langston; and Steve and Scott Kohlhepp. Holloway’s fellow Public Service Commissioners will serve as honorary pallbearers: Scott Angelle, Lambert C. Boissiere, III, Foster Campbell, Eric Skrmetta, and former Commissioner Jimmy Field.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the “Holloway Hometown Legacy Fund” at Red River Bank (P.O. Box 31, Forest Hill, LA 71430) to fund community benefit projects in and around Forest Hill. Funeral arrangements by Hixson Brothers Funeral Homes.