April 11, 1930 – Jan. 30, 2017 Final care arrangements consist of a Funeral Service Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church near Clarence where the Rev. James King is Pastor, with burial following in the church cemetery. The remains will lie in state for public visitation at the church from 10 a.m. to service time Saturday.

July 3, 1986 – Jan. 30, 2017 Boone Wilkinson, 30, of Baton Rouge, formerly of Natchitoches, passed away Monday, Jan. 30, 2017. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4 at Boots and Saddle Cowboy Church, 8727 W. US Hwy. 84, Gatesville, Texas, with Edward Schaub officiating. Burial will follow at their home place at 2508 CR 158, Evant. Boone was born July 3, 1986, in Temple. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Natchitoches and from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology. He worked for the Louisiana Department of Corrections in the Psychology Department. He was baptized into the Church of Christ at Shackle Island Church of Christ in Hendersonville, Tenn. Boo Boo was loved by so many friends, that his contagious laughter will live on through. Whether he was playing football, baseball or basketball at St. Mary’s High School, where he met so many of his lifelong friends, or having a “dance off ” with his new friends from college, wherever he went and whatever he was doing, he was the life of the party. He was the best of us and enjoyed making others happy. He also enjoyed watching people smile and he had the greatest smile of all. His smile extended from ear to ear and his piercing eyes glowed with joy, as he enjoyed conversation with friends and family. A couple of Boo Boo’s favorite activities were hunting for buckin’ deer and dove with his Daddy-O, brother and friends. Taking night rides with his Momma to the middle of their pasture to gaze at the stars, in search of shooting stars. He will be laid to rest in that pasture to forever be looking down from the stars. He will live on in every shooting star in everyone hearts in everyone’s laugh or smile or dance off or Longhorn’s crowd cheering. He will forever live on in the lives of those who loved him, for which there are too many to count, because to know Boone Wilkinson, our Boo Boo, our Bubby, was to love him deeply. Please join us in celebrating Boone’s life and come as you are, he wouldn’t want it any other way. He is survived by his parents, Tim and Becky Wilkinson of Pearl; brother, Nathan Wilkinson of Pearl; many other family members and dear friends. The family has requested in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Judy Hart went to Heaven Jan. 26, 2017. She is the daughter of Wesley and Merlyn Hart. She lived in Clearwater, Fla., for 23 years but grew up in Natchitoches, which she called home. Judy is survived by her husband, Bernie Connor, and sister, Kim Tollefson. She was loved by all and enjoyed life to fullest. Judy was very special to all that knew her and will be greatly missed. She will be forever in our hearts. We all love you Judy.

MS. GAYLON SAWYER Oct. 17, 1953 – Jan. 27, 2017 Funeral services will be celebrated at the Winnfield Memorial Funeral Home Chapel Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, at 2 p.m. with burial following in Jackson Square Cemetery. The remains will lie in state for public visitation Saturday from 8 a.m. to service time.

Echo Aaron Sr., 78, of Natchitoches passed away Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at St. Savior Baptist Church, 137 John Gaines Road, Natchitoches.

Burial will follow at Fern Park Cemetery, Texas Street, Natchitoches.

Repast will be at St. Savior Baptist Church.

There will be a family hour beginning at 11 a.m.

Mr. Echo was born in 1938, the son of Emanuel Aaron and Rozelia Aaron. He was born to be an entrepreneur. After sailing as a Merchant Marine for Exxon, Mr. Echo established his first business in Houston, Echo’s Quick Stop. Then four years later he opened Echo’s Diner, also in Houston. Later, he moved to Natchitoches where he established Echo’s Cleaning Service and Echo’s Car Wash. These businesses allowed him to release his true calling, which were his people skills.

His ability to talk sternly to young men and they understood, instead of getting upset.

If you ever had a conversation with him, it is guaranteed to be an experience. He will truly be missed.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Ira Lee Aaron.

Echo is survived by four daughters, Carolyn, Cynthia, Shelia and Erma; one son, Echo Jr.; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dollie Dyson and Erma Howell; one brother dear to his heart, Earl Aaron Sr.; and his beloved companion, Miss Angie Robinson.

Oct. 9, 1939 - Feb. 5, 2017

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 911 5th St., Natchitoches, Saturday, Feb. 11at 10 a.m. The remains will lie in state at the church for public visitation from 8-9:30 a.m. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the St. Augustine Catholic Church Cemetery, Isle Brevelle.

Aug. 18, 1954 – Feb. 02, 2017

Funeral Services will be celebrated Saturday, Feb 11, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Winnfield Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the Rockford Baptist Church Cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the funeral home Saturday, Feb. 11 from 8 a.m. to service time.

Funeral Services for David K. Ellzey, 63, of Zwolle were Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry W Penfield officiating.

Burial followed in the Central Cemetery.

David K. Ellzey was born Sunday, Oct. 11, 1953, in Natchitoches Parish. He passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Robeline.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Orvis “O.W.” Ellzey and Dorris Royston Ellzey.

David was a long-time employee in the Information Technology Dept. of Georgia Pacific Paper Company in Crossett, Ark. His favorite past times were fishing (regardless of the weather), bowling and spending time at his camp in the river bottoms of SE Arkansas. After retiring he moved back to his childhood home in Robeline. He loved the outdoors and spent lots of time gardening, deer hunting and growing pine trees. Upon moving to Zwolle, fishing once again became his primary recreation.

Everywhere he went, he was usually accompanied by his faithful squirrel dog, PJ. He loved to visit with others and never met a stranger, striking up conversations with many as he traveled around. His love of travel took him many places in the US. He will be greatly missed by family and many friends.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, the Rev. Kathy Rials Ellzey of Zwolle; step-son, Jeremy Fullerton of Robeline; step-daughter, Jennifer Fullerton Lambert and husband Bradley of Florien; granddaughter, Katelyn Bird of Zwolle; special granddaughter, Haley Weathy of Zwolle; special grandsons, Michael Weathy Jr. and Tyler Weathy, both of Zwolle; sister, Mary Anne Russell and husband Stan of Zwolle; brothers, Bill Ellzey and wife Lynn of Houma and Mark Ellzey and wife Debbie of Hammond; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Pall bearers were Jeremy Fullerton, Stan Russell, Adam Barnard, Nyle Parcham, Allen Rials and Don Rials.

Honorary pall bearers were Mark Ellzey and Bill Ellzey.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rivers of Water Church, P.O. Box 279, Robeline, LA. 71369 or to a charity of your choosing.

Aug. 25, 1953 – Jan. 28, 2017

Pamela Elizabeth Shatoska passed away Jan. 28, 2017. She was born in Alexandria Aug. 25, 1953, to Henry and Virginia Curtis Shatoska. Her remains will be interred with her mother in Carencro. She enjoyed her gardening and took much pride in her cooking. She was an excellent cook. She loved her grandchildren very much. Pamela always made the people around her laugh and smile. To say she was an absolutely incredible woman was an understatement. She will be very missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Shatoska of Athens, Texas, and Virginia Curtis of Ferris, Texas; her husband, Larry Firmin of Bayou Sorrell; her sister, Reba Olds; and her brothers, Lynn Shatoska of Many, Troy Shatoska of Slidell and Henry Curtis Shatoska of Houma.

She is survived by her daughters, Shannon Ruiz of San Diego, Calif., and Emily Firmin of Robeline; a special nephew who was like a brother and loved her dearly, Roger Shatoska of Robeline; sisters, Diane Justilien and husband Roy of Lafayette and Gloria Doane and husband Steve of Lafayette; four grandchildren, Marivia Firmin, Henry Thomas, Keegan Ruiz and Kennedy Ruiz; and 14 nieces and nephews.

Elizabeth Gloria Linda Black was born March 14, 1951. in Bad Hersfeld, Germany, to Cpl. Moses E. Black and Helga Maria Albinus. She grew up in the Black Lake area, graduating from Goldonna High School in 1968. She then continued her education at Louisiana State University- Shreveport from 1968-69. She then moved to Suffolk County, NY, where she attended Suffolk County Community College in 1973. She also was employed by the Suffolk County Department of Labor from 1973-76 as a Microfilm Technician. She then owned and operated Little Bo Peeps Day Care Center from 1978-85. In March of 1989, she obtained a diploma in Medical Office Management from the Colorado College of Medical and Dental Careers.

After several more years of traveling, she came home to Black Lake for good after her mother passed away. She raised three boys, all as a single mother. She always uplifted and encouraged those around her. She was very proud of her sons and wouldn’t hesitate to brag about them. However, her pride and joy could be found in her grandchildren Joseph Black Jr., Haiden Black and Soloman Luke Brown. She made sure they knew Grandma loved them.

She enjoyed gardening, shopping, playing Bingo and computer games, but most of all, she absolutely loved playing and visiting with her grandchildren. She lived a full life and traveled to many places, but her heart and soul always led her back home to Black Lake. Despite her failing health, she still enjoyed going to town and tending to her dogs.

On the morning of Feb. 4, 2017, our mother went peacefully to join her friends, family and loved ones that preceded her in death. Although she has left, she will forever be loved and remembered by those who were fortunate enough to have met such a strong willed, independent and loving person.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Helga Black; father, M.E. “Sonny Boy” Black; brother, Donnie “Bozo” Black; and brother-in-law, George Randy Slaughter.

She is survived by her sons, Billy Black, Joseph Black and David Brown; three grandchildren, Joseph Black Jr., Haiden Black and Luke Brown; daughter- in-law, Micalea Brown; brothers, Harold Albinus and Richard Black; sisters, Gail Roy and Aline Slaughter; inlaws, Erle Roy, Roseanne Black and Patricia Black; and numerous nieces, nephews, greatnieces, great-nephews and other family.

The Black family would also like to extend appreciation to two of her best friends who regularly visited her, Mrs. Betty Gail Elliott and Cordell Womack. We would also like to thank Advantage Home Health and Synergy Home Care for providing such wonderful care to our mother.

“Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate”-Proverbs 31:31

A Mass of Christian Burial for Gladys Monette was at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Natchitoches with Fr. Marc Noel officiating. Interment followed the service at Cloutierville Catholic Cemetery. Gladys Monette, 63, of Natchitoches passed away Feb. 6, 2017, in Natchitoches. She was born Oct. 5, 1953, in Pineville. Gladys was a warm and loving person. She loved life and she loved to shop. She was very devoted to her church, Holy Cross Catholic, where she was a member for around 30 years. She derived great joy from serving the Lord through the church. She will be missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, McKinley Monette Sr. and Julia Metoyer Monette; two nephews, Peter Monette and Stanley Monette Jr.; and three brothers, Stanley Monette Sr., Leo Monette and Willie Monette. She is survived by two sisters, Cecile Monette and Mary Silva and husband Robert; two brothers, Owen Monette and McKinley Monette Jr. and wife Marie; nine nieces, Janie LaCour, Debra LaCour, Rachal Moran, Veronica Monette, Julia Monette, Stephanie Bayonne, Charlotte Monette, Patricia Monette, and Connie Monette; and seven nephews, Joey Monette, Keith Monette, Clayton Monette, Randy Monette, Willie Monette Jr., Michael Monette and Jason Monette.

Patrick Lee Shelton, 78, passed away at his home in Winnfield Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. Patrick was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Florence Eileen Lee Shelton; sister, Kay White; brother, Richard Shelton; and a son, Michael Shelton. Patrick is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Jean Lowery Shelton; son, Frankie Shelton and wife Pam of Alexandria; son, Brian Shelton and wife Andrea of Natchitoches; brother, Cloy Shelton and wife Janie of Winnfield; sisters, Cele Thompson and husband Reggie of Atlanta, Jettie Moore and husband the late L. G. Moore of Winnfield, LeWanda Holmes and husband Jerry of Joyce, Connie Fergusen and husband Wayne of Winnfield, and Linda Grove and husband Tom of Granbury, Texas; brother, David Shelton and wife Barbara of Atlanta; granddaughter, Catherine Knowles and husband Jesse of Alexandria; grandson, Benjamin Shelton; granddaughter, Addison Shelton; grandson, Bailey Shelton; great-grandsons Cutter Knowles and Kane Knowles; and countless other family members and great friends. Patrick was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He lived a simple, happy life, surrounded by those he loved. He was a hard worker and spent much of his life doing what he loved, working as a skilled carpenter. ?Graveside funeral services were at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Winnfield with the Rev. Danny Keyes officiating. The family requests memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

A mass of Christian burial for Deacon Joseph C. Peltier was at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 20I7 at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception with The Most Rev. David P. Talley, Fr. Marc Noel, and Fr. John Cunningham officiating. Burial was in Memory Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Blanchard St. Denis. Those honored to serve as pallbearers were Greg Thompson, Paul Soileau, Dillon Thompson, David Lalonde, Austin Barbo, Trevor Barbo, Sean LaCaze, Walt Pipkin and Kyle Scott. His sons-in-law Rodney Jacobs, William Townsend, Keith Thompson, Mike Hinds, Greg Soileau and Ted LaLonde served as honorary pallbearers. Deacon Joe dedicated the better part of his life to serving others. He was ordained as the first permanent deacon for the Alexandria/ Shreveport Diocese June 5, 1980. Over the next 37 years, he performed hundreds of baptisms, marriages and funeral services. His longest assignment was to Holy Cross Catholic Church and NSU Catholic Student Center. He and his wife Bobbie opened their hearts and home to the students providing meals, transportation or a place to stay during holiday breaks. Deacon also offered counseling and support for those dealing with suicidal thoughts, unexpected pregnancies and marriage preparation. He also served as Deacon at Immaculate Conception, St. Anthony’s, St. Augustine’s, as well as parish churches in Spanish Lake, Powhatan, Campti and Black Lake. He looked forward to providing Eucharistic services at Cane Gardens Apartments every Wednesday for 36 years. He also provided Chaplin services at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center and was a member of the hospital Volunteers. As a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus for 67 years, he served as Grand Knight and held office at the district and state level as well. He served our country as a Sgt. First Class during the Korean War from 1950-53. Never one to meet a stranger, it didn’t matter if you knew him as Deacon, Mr. Joe, JC, Daddy, Paw Paw or “Smiley,” his smiles and hugs were free to everyone. He simply loved people and touched the lives of so many who will miss him deeply. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Bobbie; parents, Felix and Anna Peltier; brothers, Howard, Emmitt, Ernest and Edward; and sisters, Nettie Watts, Enola DeGruy, Pearl Gross, Ethel Adams and Lillian Pergue. Those who will cherish his memory are his children, Cathy Jacobs and husband Rodney, Joey Peltier, Susie Thompson and husband Keith, Judy Hinds and husband Mike, all of Natchitoches, Cindy Townsend and husband, William of Shreveport, Mary Soileau and husband Greg of Katy, Texas, and Teresa Lalonde and husband Ted of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Florence Peltier, Madelyn Thibodaux and Anna Mae Mixon of Ponchatoula; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the American Lung Association, St. Jude’s, or a charity of your choice. The family asks that you join them following the burial at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 1105 E. Fifth St. for food and fellowship.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Kristy Marie LaCour, 36, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cloutierville with the Rev. Kenneth Obiekwe serving as celebrant. Burial will follow at Cloutierville Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until service time Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 423 LA-495, Cloutierville.

Kristy, 36, and a resident of Natchitoches, passed away Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017. She was born April 3, 1980, to Ricky and Barbara LaCour in Pineville.

Kristy was truly a one of a kind person and touched so many people around her. Even though she had her “own way” of doing things, she never hesitated to help anyone in need. Her glowing personality and charm would light up any room she entered. A loving and caring mother and daughter, her family was one of the most important things in her life. She loved her Lord and it showed by the honesty and truthfulness she lived her life by. She will be dearly missed but never forgotten by her family and many friends.

She is survived by her children, Deontre’ Deshawn Coutee, Thomas Canaday, Alyunna Diamond LaCour and Jasmine Symone’ LaCour; parents, Ricky Joseph LaCour and Barbara Ann LaCour; brother, Ricky James LaCour; grandparents, Clara and Hubert Lacour and Gustina LaCour; as well as many uncles, aunts, and many friends.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers include Carlous Armstrong, Dennis Armstrong Jr., Damian LaBom, Joshua Monette and Dwayne Rice.

Honorary pallbearers will be Joseph Rachal, Anthony Rachal, Mark LaCour and James Ray LaBom.

Funeral services for Ellis Howard Jr. will be Saturday, Feb. 18 at noon at Mt. Herman Baptist Church, Hwy. 1, Lena, with the Rev. Richard Glynn officiating. Interment will be in the St. Davis Baptist Church Cemetery, Cloutierville, under the direction of Robinson Family Mortuary. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time.

Mr. Howard, 78, of Marco passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, at Rapides Regional Medical Center.

Wake services will be Friday, Feb. 17 at St. Davis Baptist Church from 6-9 p.m.

Ronnie G. Jordan, 65, of Hummelstown, Pa., passed away at his home in Feb. 15, 2017 at 5:30 a.m.

Funeral services will be Thursday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. at Rocky Mounty Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 5-7 p.m. at Warren Meadows Funeral Home, 355 South Capitol St., Many.

Ronnie was born March 21, 1951, in Robeline to the late O.K. Jordan and Eva Carroll.

Ron graduated from Robeline High School in 1969 and attended Northwestern College in Natchitoches. He worked for McBurney Corporation of Norcross, Ga., as a project manager until his early retirement in 2010 when he was first diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s.

He is survived by his wife, Susan Buck Jordan of Hummelstown, Pa.; son, Christopher “Kitt” Jordan and wife Jennifer of Houston; daughter, Tanya Jordan Loht and husband Shawn of New Orleans; stepdaughter, Brandy (Allen) Little and husband Donnie of Titusville, Fla.; and four grandchildren, Lily Jordan, Somer Little, Amalie Cayula and Julian Cayula.

Ron enjoyed his country music through his headphones during his illness.

Donations can be made in Ron’s honor to https://musicandmemory.org which brings music into the lives of Alzheimer’s and infirmed patients.

A memorial service in honor of Kenner Ray “Perry” Brown, will be Saturday, Feb. 18 at 11 a.m. at Pentecost Baptist Church in Natchez. Mr. Brown, a native of Natchitoches, passed away in Houston, Texas. He will be greatly missed.

Feb. 5, 1956 – Feb. 14, 2017

Homegoing services for Elder Kelvin Earl White Sr. will be celebrated at the Winnfield Memorial Funeral Home Chapel Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at 2 p.m. with Elder Lionel Johnson Jr. officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at the old Breda Town Cemetery. The remains will lie in state for public viewing at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to service time.

Jan. 20, 1924 – Feb. 10, 2017

Homegoing services will be Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Christian Worship Center, 1513 LA Hwy 494, Natchitoches, LA 71457 and officiated by Pastor Tim Brown. Burial will follow in the Baptist Cemetery, Allen, La.

Homegoing Services for Deacon Albert Davis Morris Sr. will be celebrated at the St. Mary Baptist Church (Cane River) Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at 11 a.m. with burial following at the St. Andrew Baptist Church Cemetery of Derry.