Services for Alvin Johnson will be celebrated Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Bermuda. He was born Jan. 6, 1936 and passed away Oct. 30, 2016. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will take place in the church’s cemetery.
Services for Alvin Johnson will be celebrated Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Bermuda. He was born Jan. 6, 1936 and passed away Oct. 30, 2016. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will take place in the church’s cemetery.
A celebration of life will be held for David Ashmun Dobbins, formerly of Natchitoches, on Saturday, Nov. 12 at Maglieaux’s on the Cane from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. He was born March 2, 1935 and passed away Oct. 13, 2016. Friends wishing to attend have been asked to RSVP at dobbinsservices@gmail.com. If you have not already done so, let the family know that you will be attending
Life celebration services for Aquanette Jackson are planned for Saturday, Nov. 5 at 11 a. m. at the Christian Outreach Center Church in Grand Ecore on Highway 6 where the Rev. Carl Means is the pastor. She was born April 21, 1965 and passed away Oct. 31, 2016. The remains will lie in state at the church Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow in the Lawrence Serenity Sanctum
Thomas Alfred Burns, 81, of Natchitoches, passed away Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 in Vancouver, Wash. The memorial service details will be announced at a later date. Interment will be held in Versailles, Mo. Tom was born Oct. 6, 1935 in Kansas City, Mo., to Alfred Burns and Helen Ross. He was married to Abiah Utter Burns on Dec. 15, 1962. He held a Ph.D. in animal physiology from Arizona State University, was Professor Emeritus at Northwestern State University, was the vice president of Academic Affairs at Northwestern State University, was on the City of Natchitoches Planning and Zoning Commission and was the president of Natchitoches Parish Library Board. He is survived by his wife, Abiah Utter Burns; his sons, Thomas Angus Burns and his wife, Susan Burns, and John Henry Burns and his wife, Shelly Burns of Vancouver, Wash.; and his granddaughter, Emerson Burns of Lafayette
Thomas Wade Mizell “Tom Tom,” age 41, died Oct. 27, 2016 at 6 p.m. at Willis Knighton in Shreveport. Thomas was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Dean Mizell. He is survived by his two children, Ashley Mizell of Alaska and Dalton Mizell Of Tenn.; two furbabies, Jazzy May and Molly May; his mother, Lolette Mizell of Robeline; brother, Joey Mizell and wife Tammy of Many; sister, Missy Mitchell and husband Mark of Robeline; niece, Chelsea Mitchell and nephews, Tanner, Jesse and Jace; brother by choice, Trey Hardee and wife Janie and their children Ella and Thomas; and a host of family and friends. “Tom Tom” was a caring, good-hearted man and a wonderful son. He lived to work on and restore cars. He loved his family and he loved life. He spent his spare time helping his friends; always there to help out not matter what time of day it was you could count on “Tom Tom.” He was a gifted mechanic whose career started at a very young age, taking everything apart and always to be quick on his response to anything with a joke. He was loved beyond measure by many and will truly be missed by all whose lives he touched. We rest knowing that he has been made whole again and will be waiting to greet us when that day comes. We are comforted by the fact that he was met by his dad as he left this world and all the others who left before him. Funeral Services were held Sunday, Oct 30 at 2 p.m. at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Wayne Chance officiating. Burial followed in the Warren Cemetery. Visitation began Saturday, Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel in Many. Pallbearers were Johnny “Country” Oats, Trey Hardee, Steve Facconi, Johnny Ashby, Paul Mizell and Page Mizell. Honorary Pallbearers were Elwin Mitchell, Ty Moran, Terry Hayes and Ronnie Smith
AI- Fathia. or the Opening Chapter I) In the name of Allah. Most Gracious. Most Merciful Praise be to Allah, The Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds Most Gracious. Most Merciful Master of the Day of Judgement Thee do we worship. and thine aid we seek Show us the straight way The way of those on whom, Thou has bestowed Thy Grace. Those who (portion). is not wrath and who go not astray. -Holy Quran. Opening Chapter. Ayars 1-7 Tommy Lee Helaire was born to the union of Oprise Helaire and Orentha Davis Helaire on June 24, 1936. He was educated at St. Matthew’s High School. On April 4, 1960, he was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Emma Grace LaCaze. To this union eight children were born- five girls and three boys. Brother Tommy was a devoted family man who did the very best that he could for his family. He worked as a custodian at Northwestern State University for over 30 years. He also did carpentry work and mechanical work. As a result of learning to do mechanic work, he kept our old cars running. He accepted Al-Islarn as his religious belief and was very devoted to the practice and teaching of it. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oprise Helaire Sr. and Orentha Davis Helaire; his first wife, Emma Grace LaCaze Helaire; two brothers, Oprise Helaire Jr. and William Helaire; one sister, Gracie Helaire Roberson; a granddaughter, Jameelah Renae Slate and a grandson, Ibrahim Helaire. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 42 years, Elcener Williams Helaire; five daughters, Carolyn Helaire Wincher (Lee) of Houston, Texas, Emma Helaire Slate Byrd (Danny), Barbara Helaire Owens (Gordon) of Natchitoches, Kimberly Ann Helaire and Shuntell Helaire of Houston, Texas, three sons- Albert Helaire of Natchitoches, Donald Ray Helaire of Houston, Texas and Jerry Lynn Helaire (Andrea) of Monroe; four sisters, Mary Helaire Roberson (Huey) of DeRidder, Camilla Helaire Cook of Houston, Texas, Ruth Helaire LaCaze (Clarence) of Natchitoches, Rosie Helaire Williams (Clyde) of Shreveport; two aunts, Rosanna Helaire Blake and Alma Davis Batiste both of Natchitoches; one uncle, Allan Davis of Houston, Texas; 15 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Inez Guin Silvie of Black Lake were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31 at Family Worship Center on Black Lake with Sam Bo Chance and Linda Chance officiating. Interment followed in Black Lake Full Gospel Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5-10 p.m. at Family Worship Center Sunday, Oct. 30 and 8 a.m. until service time on Monday. Inez Guin Silvie was born Feb. 25, 1943 in Bienville Parish and passed away Oct. 28, 2016. She was preceded in death by her late husbands, C L Guin and Charles Silvie of Black Lake; her parents, Lemon and Gracie Potts; brothers, LV Potts, IV Potts, TE Potts, Thomas Potts, Hester Potts; sisters, Docia Smith, Dorothy Neely, Eva Ray Tilley and Eula Mae Tilley. She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Guin, Penny Niette (Gary) and son, Rickey Guin (Heather); grandchildren: Adam Guin, Michael, Wayne and David Tarver; Patrick, Gracie, Alan, Steven and Kevin Niette, and Hillary Guin; greatgrandchildren, Tristyn, Trenton, Pamela, Bella and Drake; one brother, Elmer Potts; two sisters, Helen Hughes (L.D.) and Annie Bell Desadier; and special sister-inlaw, Winnie Perot. Pallbearers will be Gary Niette, Michael Tarver, Elmer Lee Potts, Billy Wayne Potts, Jackie Perot, Chubby LeBrun, Gracie Niette and J.W. Rhymes. The honorary pallbearers were her grandchildren
A service to celebrate the home going of Lecia Ann Mitchell will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Apostolic Truth Tabernacle in Robeline with Rev. Jody Farrell officiating. Burial will follow at Belmont Cemetery under the direction of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until service time on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Apostolic Truth Tabernacle located at 9086 Texas St. in Robeline. Lecia Ann Mitchell, 54 years of age and a resident of Robeline, passed away Oct. 30, 2016. She was born Nov. 27, 1961, in Many to George Masters and Roberta Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her mother and a brother, James Mitchell as well as her grandfather, Louis Mitchell. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. To her grandbabies, she was known as Honey. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren. Nothing made her happier than time spent playing with them. She loved Jesus and was a giving compassionate person. She was a sweet and forgiving woman who would help out in any way she could; She was a true friend. She loved to work in her yard. Whether she was just cleaning up or working in her pea patch she was happiest outdoors. She was also known for her muscadine jelly. She was a good woman and will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She is survived by her husband, Dale Stoker; children, Courtney Freeman and her husband Anthony, Eric Stoker and his girlfriend Libby, and Seth Stoker and his wife Kandas; and her father, George Masters. She was blessed with four grandchildren, Bayli Stoker, Ella Freeman, Anthony “AJ” Freeman and Annistyn Stoker. Those honored to serve as pallbearers include Eric Stoker, Seth Stoker, Mike Matthews, Mikey Matthews, Justin Matthews and Benny Matthews. Honorary pallbearers will be Will Rachal and Max Stoker.
Funeral services honoring the life of Ronald Dean Dyes, 71, were at noon Friday, Nov. 11, at Old Pisgah Baptist Church in Marthaville with the Rev. Dean Johnson and the Rev. Glenn Howard. Interment followed at Marthaville Cemetery. The family receive friends for visitation Nov. 10 at Old Pisgah Baptist Church from 6-9 p.m.
Ronald was born on Dec. 31, 1944 in Shreveport, to JB and Willie Forsong Dyes and passed away on Nov. 7, 2016 in Marthaville.
Ronald was a member of Ajax Lodge # 325 and received a past master 25 years certificate.
Ronald worked in foreign oil fields in Libya and Saudi Arabia. Ronald’s hobbies were fishing Black Lake and he is the record holder for Black Lake.
He also enjoyed hunting, camping, and 4-wheeler riding with friends and family in the Oklahoma mountains. He was a former board member for Farm Bureau of Natchitoches Parish and also member of Natchitoches Parish Cattleman’s Association.
Preceding Ronald in death are his parents JB Dyes and Willie Dyes Ott; sister, Marilyn “Peachie” Lewis; father and mother-in-law, Thurman and Marie Middleton.
Those left behind to cherish his memory is his wife, Pam Middleton Dyes of Marthaville; son, Ronald Dean Dyes II of Marthaville; daughters, Carla Clemmens and husband David of Haughton and Christi Dyes of Natchitoches; daughter-in-law and son-in-law, Jami and Roland Dans of Marthaville; grandchildren, Clayton Dyes, Camron Dyes, Gracie Dans, Zachary Dans, Levi Dans; brother, Jerry Dyes and wife Jeannie of Fredericksburg, Texas, nephews, Dr. Johnathan Dyes, Jeremy Dyes, Robert Lewis; brother-in-law, Robert T. “Bobby” Lewis and wife Theresa; niece, Dondra Griggs and husband Paul; a host of Dyes Cousins and Forsong cousins, great niece, and nephews; special friends, Lawrence and Tamara Baxter, Emily Baxter and Caleb Baxter.
Those honoring the life of Ronald as pallbearers were Clayton Dyes, Camron Dyes, Lawrence “Bubba” Baxter, Caleb Baxter, Travis Strahan, Roland Dans, Randy Hilliard and Boyd Hightower.
Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Jack Pace, Gary Jones, Alden Kuhn, Bobby Lewis, Dale Moore, and JW “Boney” Powell.
