On Dec. 5, 2016, Ashley E. “Bud” LaCaze Jr. passed away at the Courtyard of Natchitoches with his wife and youngest son by his side.

He was born May 30, 1941 in Flora. He graduated from Flora High School and then honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1959 to 1962.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ashley and Selezie (Thomasee) LaCaze and his oldest sister, Orena Harrington.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Vivian LaCaze; his sisters, Bonnie Lonkar and her husband Neil, Edna Smith and her husband Wayne and Debra Perkins and her husband Bill. He is survived by seven children, Todd LaCaze and his wife Donna, Dustin LaCaze and his wife Erin, Dena LaCaze Gushlaw, Billy Moore and his wife Suzanne, Trina Myatt, Kristy Rison and her husband Fred and Brian Moore. He was blessed with 16 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

A service to celebrate his life will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Brown leading the service. Burial will follow at Memory Lawn Cemetery of Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until service time on Friday, Dec. 9 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches.

Funeral services for Edward Harper were held 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Campti, with Fr. George Pookkattu officiating. Interment followed at Pardee/OLOR Cemetery in the Black Lake Community.

The family received friends from 5-8 p.m. with a recitation of the Rosary at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 5 at Blanchard- St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches.

Edward, 70 years of age passed away Dec. 3, 2016 in Shreveport. He was born July 24, 1946 to the late Eugie Harper and Mildred Quick Harper in Natchitoches. He was an outdoorsman; a man who loved to camp, trap, fish and hunt; and did so whenever he had the chance. He was a faithful husband, a loving father and caring grandfather.

Edward grew up in the Chestnut area and later moved to Black Lake, where he and his wife of almost 50 years made a home for their family. He was the patriarch of his family and always took care of everyone in any way he could. He loved to cook, was a hard worker and was always generous in giving to others in need. He made a lasting impression on anyone he met and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugie and Mildred Harper. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Joan Kerry Harper; his two sons, Dennis Harper and girlfriend Charlene and her children Taylor Huffman and Jacob Conley; Jared Harper and wife Patrice; and his daughter Anita Moberly and husband Michael, all of the Black Lake Community. He is also survived by five grandchildren; Lacie Harper, Lillian Harper, Zane Harper, Morgan Moberly and Matthew Moberly; three aunts, Joyce Self, Jewell Westcott, and Opal Lincecum; two sisters, Sandra Edwards and husband Don and Sue Cain and husband Jody; and one brother Earl Harper and wife Kathy.

Those honored to be pallbearers were Daniel Knotts, David Knotts, Cody Cain, Robert Harper, Steven Coffey and Joseph Hines. Honorary pallbearers will be Lynn Coffey, Marlis Coffey, Brooks Weaver Powell, Donnie Person, Ronnie Quick and Gary Lee Quick.

May 3, 1972 – Dec. 1, 2016 Funeral services for Issac Casson will be held at the Restoration Apostolic Ministries Church on Fairgrounds Rd. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at 11 a.m. with burial following in Breda Town Cemetery. The remains will lie in state for public visitation at the church from 9 a.m. to service time.

June 23, 1962 – Nov. 27, 2016 Services for Shawn Bell will be Saturday, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. at Winnfield Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until service time at the chapel. Burial will be held in the Campti Community Cemetery.

Nov. 16, 1953 – Dec. 7, 2016 Sandra Jean Franks (Jeannie) of Fairview Alpha went to be with her Lord and Savior Dec. 7, 2016 at the age of 63. She was born on Nov. 16, 1953 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph N. Gallien Jr. of Campti. Jeannie is preceded in death by her sisters, Elaine G. Bostick, Patsy G. Gullo, Marie G. Barton, Linda G. Ropplo and brother, Joseph L. Gallien. She is survived by her husband, Gene Russell Franks; her children, Joshua Keith Franks and his wife Shelly Dubois Franks and Lucas Alan Franks and his wife Bridget Jones Franks; grandchildren, Gavin and Connor Franks; sisters, Beth G. Gilcrease, Celeste G. Bryant and Suzanne G. Coble; and brothers, Jimmy Gallien, Jerry Gallien and David Gallien. She retired from Lakeview High School in Campti where she touched the hearts and lives of many as a Special Education and Physical Education teacher. She enjoyed traveling with her family and after retirement, found a love for making hand stitched quilts. Jeannie’s passion was her family. Her love for them was shown in everything she did. To celebrate the life of this special soul, a service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12 at The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Campti. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.

Carolyn Evon Williams passed with peace and grace on Dec. 7, 2016. She was born and raised in Natchitoches and made her birthplace her home until her death. She will always be remembered as a loving daughter, mother, grandmother and sister. She also left behind numerous loving relatives and friends. Her memorial will be held at United Missionary Baptist Church in Natchez Saturday, Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. Refreshments will be served immediately after at the church’s Fellowship Hall.

Funeral services for Mrs. Dianne B. Litton will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 at Mars Hill Baptist Church, Montgomery, with Brother Tony Dick and Brother Craig McCain officiating. Interment will be in Mars Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Montgomery, under the direction of Gallagher Funeral Home of Ball. Mrs. Litton, 61, of Montgomery, entered eternal rest Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 as a result of an automobile accident. Dianne was the general manager for the Natchitoches Times for the past 44 years. She was a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church, loved garage sales, crafts, painting and just making things beautiful. She was the “surrogate Mother” for all Kimberly’s friends growing up. Mrs. Litton lived for her family. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Dianne is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Charles Litton of Montgomery; one daughter, Dr. Kimberly Litton and fiancé Anthony of Montgomery; step-daughter, Connie Brown and husband, Steve of Converse; two grandsons, Tyler and Collin Brown and one granddaughter, Rebekah Roundy. Visitation was Wednesday, at Mars Hill Baptist Church, from 5 p.m. until and then on Thursday at Mars Hill Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until time of service. Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Litton family at www.gallagherfh.com. Dianne was and always will be the light to our dark days. The very smile upon our faces. The joy in our hearts. She warmed the soul with her laughter and never failed to wipe our tears. Her special way was Gods little gift to us all. But there was nothing little about the love we all have for this amazing woman. This wonderful mother, best friend and wife. She never failed to let us know what she was thinking just by her grin alone. There are no words to fully capture what this beautiful soul meant to each and every one of us! Her love and support for her family and friends knew no bounds. The sheer absence of this Godly woman and her infinite grace in our lives more than breaks our very hearts. It is a soul deep ache that will remain… but in even this… her light shines through reminding each of us every day just how precious this life and our loved ones are. Dianne made our lives beautiful! Whether it was just by being in her presence or by the beautiful things she loved to make. Her heart was bigger than this world and it will never be the same without her. Her spirit will live on in every one of us who knew and loved her.

Funeral services for Katherine Stephens Anding were held 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, with Rev. Craig Beeman officiating. Interment followed at Oak Grove Methodist Cemetery in Natchitoches. The family received friends from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 at Blanchard- St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches. Katherine Anding, 78 years of age, passed away peacefully in her home in the presence of her family on Dec. 7, 2016. She was born June 29, 1938 in Natchitoches. When one thinks of the fruits of the Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Forbearance, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-control; Katherine comes to mind. She embodied temperance and kindness and was always a Godly example for her children. She was a sweet southern lady; she lived with dignity and was a selfless caregiver to many members of her family, neighbors and friends. She was a long time member of Calvary Baptist Church in Natchitoches, where she sang faithfully in the choir and served tirelessly in the kitchen for many functions and meals. She showed her strength by providing for her family during her late husband’s illness for many years and even more so during the last days of her own illness. She will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Carroll Anding; her parents, Walter Lee Stephens and Allie McDonald Stephens; three sisters, Ollie Stephens Legg, Ora Stephens Self, and Naomi Stephens Cook; and four brothers, Wallace Stephens, Carlton Stephens, Harold Stephens and Louis Stephens. She is survived by two sons, James Mark Anding of Minden and Curtis D. Anding of Natchitoches; two daughters, Susan Anding Edwards of Natchitoches and Jamie Michelle Anding of Natchitoches; six grandchildren, Darrell Edwards, Daniel Edwards, Justin Anding, David Edwards, Matthew Anding and Ethan Heard; and her former sonin- law, Roger Edwards of Natchitoches; one brother, Thomas Warren Stephens of Natchitoches; and her loving canine companion, “Sweet.”

Services for Johnnie Gay Sr. will be held Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the Winnfield Memorial Funeral Home chapel. He passed away Dec. 12. Burial will follow at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery off La Hwy 6.

Funeral services for Hubert O’Bannon, age 82, will be conducted at 10 a.m. in the Colonial Chapel at Sullivan Funeral Home Friday, Dec. 16. Visitation will be held from 6- 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 at the funeral home. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the Weaver Cemetery in Flora, with full military honors. Mr. O’Bannon passed away Dec. 12, 2016 in Marshall, Texas. He was born Sept. 28, 1934 in Cypress to Willie Pearl and James Harris O’Bannon. Mr. O’Bannon proudly served his country in the U.S.A.F. After many tours and being stationed all over the world, he retired after 20 years of faithful service. After retirement, the family made their home in Marshall, Texas where he worked for Midwest Abrasives and Texas Scrap and Salvage. After retiring a second time, he and his wife, Pauline, enjoyed attending auctions where they would purchase items and re-sell their antique and collectable finds. This was something he thoroughly enjoyed. He had a very artistic side and his hobbies were woodworking, including “whittling,” walking sticks, duck decoys and painting. He also enjoyed squirrel hunting and fishing and was a diehard LSU, Boston Red Sox and Dallas Cowboy fan. Most of all, he was a loving husband, father, brother and friend and will be missed very much. Mr. O’Bannon was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Douglas O’Bannon. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Pauline “Polly” LaCaze O’Bannon; three children, Hubert V. O’Bannon and wife Dedee, Yolanda O’Bannon and husband, Lobsang Wangdu and James O’Bannon II and wife Sonya; three grandchildren, Michael, Matthew and Meghan O’Bannon; brother, Adrian O’Bannon, two sisters, Earlean Smith and husband Clifford, and Jearlean Ray; brother-in-law, Roland LaCaze and wife Ercil; three sisters-in-law, Maxine Gallien and husband Donald, Dorselane Ellender, and Claudine LaCaze; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Robert Heath Brister were held Sunday, Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. in the Provencal United Pentecostal Church in Provencal. Interment followed in the Provencal Cemetery. The family received friends from 5-10 pm Saturday, Dec. 10 at the church in Provencal. Heath, as he was known, 40 years of age of Flora, passed away on Dec. 6, 2016. He was born Nov. 18, 1976. Heath was the beloved first-born son of Robert and Joyce Brister. He was a father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. He was deeply loved by all his family and his memory will forever remain in their hearts. Heath lived a simple life. He loved and spent his life on the banks of Kisatchie Creek. He spent his time hunting, fishing, riding four-wheelers and camping on the creek he loved. He was a master carpenter and his work was beautiful. He enjoyed football and monster truck races. He also enjoyed gardening and cooking. Heath loved his family and was always willing to give to others. He was always forgiving and believed in always staying humble and kind. His beautiful smile and laughter will never be forgotten by those who loved him. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kelcie Paige Vercher; and one niece, Isabella Kate Brian. He is survived by his son, Ryan Heath Brister; his parents, Robert and Joyce Brister of Flora; two brothers, Derek Brister and Joshua Brister; two sisters, Heather Renee Brister Settle and husband Travis and Katelyn Brian and husband Charles; his nieces and nephews, Tyler and Hunter Gallien, Brantley Roberts, Jaxon Brian, Hayden Brister, Brooke and Kailey Brister, and Taylor Waggoner; and a special niece, Julie Settle. The pallbearers were Anthony Williams, Anthony Maley, Jeremy Hamm, Jeff Brister, Justin Brister and Joe Givens.

William “Shane” Vascocu, a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend, passed away Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at the age of 45. He managed River City Roofing and was a resident of Port Allen and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting was held at Wilbert Funeral Home in Port Allen Monday, Dec. 12 from 5-9 p.m. and at Holy Family Catholic Churchin in Port Allen Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by Father David Allen. He also had a visitation at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 5-9 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 15 from 8 a.m. until Rite of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., conducted by Father Matt. Interment followed at Weaver Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Missy Vascocu; son, Reed Vascocu and wife Ashley; one grandchild on the way; parents, Bill and Sue Vascocu; sister, Kimberly Vascocu Baker and husband Sam; brother, Kent Kline; nieces, Whitney Baker and Lakyn Baker; nephew, Gage Baker; aunt, JoAnn Buckhalter and husband Ladd; uncle, Gary Vascocu; grandparents, Troy and Mayo Vascocu and Emeline McLaren; step father, Jim Burroughs; godmother, Clara Darbonne; extended family, Scott Clark and Kyle Lockhart; father-inlaw, Jackie Spiers; mother-inlaw, Jean Thorsen; brothers in law, Kenny Spiers and Kevin Spiers; and numerous cousins, family and friends who loved him very much. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Jewel Vascocu, Mary and Joseph Camarata and B.D. McLaren. Pallbearers were Reed Vascocu, Kyle Lockhart, Jim Burroughs, Sam “BoBo” Baker, Greg Carter, Rudy Prudencio, Danny Madere, Ronnie Patin and Martian “Rigo” Gonzales. Honorary pallbearers were the West Baton Rouge Parish Sherriff ’s Office Flotilla. Shane was a graduate of Lee High School. He was a commodore of the WBR Parish Sherriff ’s Office Flotilla. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, shooting pool and traveling. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Liver Association and St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Share memories online at www.wilbertservices.com.

A mass of Christian burial for Pauline Trichel Pardee, 85, of Black Lake, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, with Father George Pookattu officiating. Interment will follow in Our Lady of the Rosary/Pardee Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5-9 p.m. Dec. 14 at Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home. Mrs. Pardee was born Jan. 27, 1931 in Campti and passed away Dec. 12, 2016. She was preceded in death by her devoted and loving husband of 62 years, Pat Pardee; parents, William and Gustine Trichel; brothers, L.Z. Trichel Sr. and Julius Trichel; sister, Everlou Trichel; grandsons, Jamon Creamer and Seth Higgs. She is survived by two daughters, Betty Creamer and husband, David of Black Lake and Sherry Wren and Kenny Wilber of Black Lake; brother, Mack Trichel and wife, Doris of Black Lake; and sister, Gracie Long and husband, Frank of Bossier City; two grandchildren, Eric Creamer and wife, Heather of Natchitoches and Andrea Rachal and husband, Trey of Campti; four great-grandchildren, Kadence Creamer, Jaycie Creamer, Alayna Rachal and Aubree Rachal. Pallbearers are Monty Trichel, Andy Trichel, Brian Long, Jeremy Long, Chris Grillette and Scott Trichel. Honorary pallbearers are Chubby LeBrun, L.Z. Trichel Jr. and Adam Guin. Special thanks to nurses Karen, Kim, and Kathy, and all the loving and compassionate staff of Courtyard of Natchitoches and Hospice of Natchitoches.

Funeral services for Danny Wayne Lumpkin Sr. were held Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home, with Rev.’s Dennis Bjornberg and Mark Smith, officiating. Interment followed the services at Oak Grove Methodist Cemetery in Natchitoches. The family received friends from 5-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Danny, age 64, of Natchitoches, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 at his home in Natchitoches. He was born on April 25, 1952, in England, Ark. He was so many things to so many people: a voice of reason when his family needed guidance; a warm heart when the world felt cold; a rock standing before his children when they needed protection. Everything one could ask for in a husband, father, brother, Paw-Paw or friend could be found in him. He was a hard worker, excellent provider and the strong silent type. His words were few, but his big heart and hard work spoke more than words could say. When he did speak, everyone listened. He loved his family and will forever be missed. We love you always, Danny, Honey, Daddy, Pawpaw.... He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcus Cass Lumpkin and Wilma Lorene Cullum Lumpkin. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Winston Elaine Lumpkin of Natchitoches; two sons, Danny Wayne Lumpkin Jr. and wife Heidi of New Orleans and Mark Anthony Lumpkin and wife Theresa of Florien; one daughter, MiChelle Cheri Smith and husband Mark of Natchitoches; and thirteen grandchildren, Shelby, Justin, Gabrielle, Olivia, Megan, Allison, Kamryn, Joshua, Jonathan, Jordan, Hadyn, Dax and Bentley. The pallbearers were Billy Bonds, George Youngblood, Skip Atlon, Troy Wheelington, David Dowden and Joseph Dowden.

Funeral services for Blane Foshee were held Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. in the Crossroads Sanctuary of the United Methodist Church in Natchitoches. Interment followed the services in Memory Lawn Cemetery. The family received friends from 5-9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12 in the Crossroads Sanctuary on Second Street. Blane, 32 years of age, passed away on Dec. 8, 2016 in Natchitoches. He was born June 11, 1984 to Thomas and Kay Wardlow Foshee in Alexandria. Blane graduated from St. Mary’s High School where he played Varsity football. He attended Northwestern State University and was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. An avid sportsman and outdoorsman, he loved bow-fishing, water and snow skiing and snowboarding. He was a participant in the US Team Roping Championship and was an accomplished bull rider. Additionally, he rode and trained Quarter horses and was featured as the GPS Specialist in a National Geographic documentary, “Biggest and Baddest,” for hog hunting. Blane was a Natchitoches Parish Fireman and at the time of his death, was the owner of Blane Foshee Cattle Company. Blane had the luxury of being raised on Foshee Ranch with his father, Tom, being his lead mentor. This environment allowed him to access all of the things that he loved most about life and led him to become the man that he was. Blane loved life to the fullest. He loved his family and friends, especially his baby girl Thea Shay. He never met a stranger and was beloved by so many. He is survived by his wife and daughter, Micah Elliott Foshee and Thea Shay Foshee of Natchitoches; his parents, Tom and Kay Foshee of Natchitoches; and two brothers, Jeff Foshee and wife Melissa of Lafayette and Scott Foshee of Natchitoches; his niece, Virginia Foshee; and two nephews, Quaid and Quinton Foshee. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, T.J. and Billie Foshee, Merwin Wardlow, Dorothy Wardlow, and Walter “Hoot” Gibson; his brother, Landon Dow Foshee; and his very close friend, Todd Roque. The pallbearers were Zach Trichell, Trent Methvin, Brian Jones, Nick Severin, Mark Thomas Busby and James Wilson.

Oct. 27, 1938 – Dec. 18, 2016

Services for Julia Landrus will be Saturday, Dec. 24 at 1:30 p.m. at Winnfield Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held from 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be held in the Breda Town Cemetery.

Services for Colandra Domino will be Saturday, Dec. 24 at 11 a.m. at Winnfield Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held from 8 a.m. until service time in the chapel. Burial will take in the St. Savior Baptist Church Cemetery.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Frances J. Metoyer will be celebrated at the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 912 5th Street, Natchitoches, Monday, Dec. 26 at 11 a.m., with the Rev. John O’Brien as the Celebrant.

The remains will lie in state at the church for public visitation from 8-10:30 a.m. with the recitation of the Holy Rosary starting at 10:30 a.m. Entombment in the St. Augustine Catholic Church Mausoleum, Isle Brevelle, will follow the Mass.

La’Shonda Bernette Gosey Bayonne was born May 14, 1973 in Shreveport to Lee Gene Gosey/Gay and Mary Lee Brown.

She was the second oldest of six children. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized under the leadership of Elder Jimmie Mitchell at Deliverance Temple. She later joined Abundant Life Church under the Leadership of Dr. Aill R. Harris Jr.

She graduated from Coushatta High School where she obtained her high school diploma and later attended Northwestern State University obtaining an associates degree in general studies. Continuing her education, she attended Northwest Technical College where she obtained her LPN (License in Practical Nursing). She worked at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center receiving her 10-year recognition award.

She then worked at the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center as a correctional nurse and also continued her educational journey in pursing an associate’s degree as a registered nurse at Southern University of Shreveport until her medically related leave of absence.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents and great-grandparents; Ada Brown, Porter Brown, Willie Mae Green Brown, L.C. Gosey/Gay and Roseanna Gay.

God Blessed her with 43 years of life and 22 years of marriage to Joseph Bayonne Sr. She is forever cherished by two children, a mother and father, four brothers and one sister; Jennie Bayonne and Joseph Bayonne Jr., Cedric Brown (Tonya), Kendrick Brown, Lee Jr. Gosey (Racqueal), Raphiel Gay, Cyrenthia Gay and also a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services celebrating the life of Virgil Gary McGehee, 85, were held at 11 a.m. on Dec. 21 at Rose-Neath Southside Chapel. Interment followed at Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery at 2 p.m.in Belmont. Rev. John Higginbotham and Rev. Bill Blakely officiated. Visitation was held at Rose-Neath Southside Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until service time on Dec. 21.

Gary was born on July 31, 1931 in Marthaville to Russell and Nannie Pierce McGehee, and passed away Dec. 18, 2016. Gary proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 23 years. After retiring, he moved to Marthaville to hobby farm and raised cattle. Later, he worked and retired as an electrician for The City of Shreveport. He was a member of Mangum United Methodist Church, where he enjoyed the many activities of his Sunday school class and also taught the “Joy Class” for over 20 years. He loved to tell stories of family and U.S. Navy memories. He will be remembered for his beautiful smile.

He was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife, Mildred Lee McGehee; three brothers, Everett, Nollie K. and Ed McGehee; three sisters, Freddie Rains, Eloise Downs and Gretchen Greer. Surviving him is son, Lee McGehee and wife Maureen of Conway, Ark.; daughter, Nancy McGehee Allen and husband Wyn of Cheneyville; grandchildren, Jonathan Allen, Jared Allen and Joshua McGehee; three great grandchildren, Alexis Allen, Collin Allen and Cameron Allen; sister, Jane Wells of Shreveport.

The family wishes to thank Garden Court Health and Rehab of Bossier City, Amedysis Hospice and Hospice Nurse, Shannon. He and the family were blessed by the love and care of devoted sister, Jane.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Mangum United Methodist Church Shreveport.