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In your personal opinion,
what do you understand
it takes for a person
to go to heaven?
The Upward Look
by Max D. Hutto, © Copyright 2002,
www.upwardlook.org
"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." 2 Corinthians 5:8 NASB ©
When a believer dies, he is present with the Lord! The believer is in the place where there is no more death, nor pain, nor crying, where all things are made new! He is with Jesus! Psalm 116:15 says, "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His godly ones."
(In my mind's eye I can see a dear, godly man who wanted others to know his Savior, walking quickly up to Jesus. He places his hand on Jesus' shoulder and says, "Hello, Friend!")
Lord Jesus, thank you for those who have been faithful to You and who are now with You! Help me to live following their example, pleasing You each day.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Carey Adams
Funeral services for Carey Adams, 80, of Minden will be Thursday March 5, 2009 at 10 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden. Officiating will be the Rev. Calvin Hubbard. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Minden. The family will receive friends today, March 4 from 5 until 8 p.m. at Rose-Neath.
Carey was born Jan. 31, 1929, in El Dorado, Ark. and entered into rest March 2, 2009, in Minden.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara of Minden; sons, Grady B. Adams of Minden, Carey M. Adams, Jr. of Mt. Holly, Ark.; daughter, Tina M. Adams Barnhardt and husband Paul of Mt. Holly; step-daughter, Carla Cokeley of Sheboygan Falls, Wis.; grandchild, Angelique Cokeley; great-grandchildren Paul J. Barnhardt, Jr., Jonathan S. Barnhardt, Brittney M. Barnhardt, and Brianna L. Barnhardt.
Mr. Adams was an active member of North Acres Baptist Church, active chaplain in Truck-Stop ministries and supported Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Ministry. He was manager of Piggly Wiggly grocery store for many years where he was known as Mr. Piggly Wiggly, and an active member of the Minden Evening Lions Club for 49 years.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Geneva Carter McClung
Geneva Carter McClung, 87, of Minden died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in Minden. She was born in Hico, to Nolan Meredith and Mary Eva Stephenson Carter. Geneva grew up in Hico and Sharon Communities where she graduated from high school.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Coy McClung of Minden; son, Steven McClung and wife Elaine of Powell, Ohio; daughters, Rebecca Cady and husband Herbert of Alexandria and Catherine Butcher and husband Jimmy of Minden.
Her nine grandchildren are David McClung and his wife Michelle, Karen McClung Mittendorf and her husband Brian, Julie McClung Beck and her husband Matthew, John Cady and his wife Martha, Jim Cady, Jamin, Rachel, Reid, and Jennifer Butcher. Geneva has eight great-grandchildren: Elliott and Gloria Cady, Jack and Will McClung, Abby and Sadie Mittendorf, Thomas Beck, and Leila McFarland. She is also survived by her nephew, James William Stewart and his wife Shirley.
At the time of her death, Geneva was a member of North Acres Baptist Church in Minden. During her lifetime, she was an active member of several churches, including Marksville First Baptist Church and Horseshoe Drive Baptist Church of Alexandria. Geneva was especially involved in the Women’s Missionary Union and the Girls’ Auxiliary Organization, at the local, association and state level. A homemaker while her children were home, she later worked in World Book sales, Sears telephone sales, and in real estate, with award winning results in each position.
Geneva and Coy shared a lifelong love of camping and fishing and were active members of Campers on Mission for many years. Geneva was an avid game player, whether with friends, family, and, especially, her children and grandchildren. A woman of unbounded energy and enthusiasm for life, she welcomed all she met into her home and family. Her kitchen was always open!
The funeral services will be Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Officiating will be the Rev. Roy Strother. Internment will follow at Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery in Sharon. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Tressie Woodard
Funeral service for Tressie Woodard will be held Friday January 2, 2009, at 10 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden. Officiating will be Rev. Ronnie Osborn, Rev. Roy Strother, and Rev. Max Hutto. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory cemetery.
Tressie was born January 1, 1922 in Castor and entered into rest December 30, 2008 in Minden.
Her husband Norman O. Woodard, son Ronny Dale Woodard, and brothers Armand Knotts, Bud Knotts, Harold Knotts, Fred Knotts, and sister Ercell Ivy, preceded her in death.
She is survived by her son Michael Woodard and wife Kathy of Minden, sisters Lessie Knotts Murphy of Doyline, Gertrude Knotts Bell of Zavalla, Texas, granddaughter Brandy Woodard Sheets and numerous nieces and nephews.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Laura Mae Flores
Funeral service for Laura Mae Flores will be held Friday Dec. 26, 2008, at 1 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden. Officiating will be Rev. Roy Strother. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory cemetery.
Mrs. Flores was born March 7, 1938, in Jonesboro and entered into rest Dec. 23, 2008, in Doyline.
She is survived by her husband, Tommy J. Flores of Doyline; sons, Jamie M. Guice of Heflin and Charles Costin of West Monroe; daughters, Connie Jean Smith of Sibley, Kathy Evonnne Costin of West Monroe, Sandra Diane Costin of West Monroe and Paula Alice Guice of Nacogdoches, Texas; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Donald Ray "Donny" HeflinFuneral services will be held for Mr. Donald Ray "Donny" Heflin, 50, at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 5, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel, Minden, with the Rev. Scott Laliberte officiating. Interment will follow at Lane Memorial Cemetery, Sibley.
Mr. Heflin was born Aug. 21, 1957 in Minden to John Ray and Kathleen Heflin. He entered into rest July2, 2008 at his home in Haughton.
He was a member of the North Acres Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle. Donny loved his family and friends very much. He loved and enjoyed life to the fullest. Donny never met a stranger and had a heart of gold.
Mr. Heflin is preceded in death by his father John Ray Heflin. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Heflin of Haughton; mother, Kathleen Heflin of Sibley; two daughters, Christy Roberson and husband John of Bossier City and Misty Mangrum and husband Lance of Heflin; son, Christopher Robley of Shreveport; two sisters, Kathy LeBlanc and husband Jonathan of Minden and Rhonda Jowers of Dubberly; brother, Johnny Heflin and wife Venda of Doyline; two grandchildren, Koby Ray and Bailey; mother-in-law, Naomie Morledge; and brother-in-law, Ellis McDonald and wife Ginger.
Pallbearers will be Russell Hightower, Gary Gay, Doug Guess, William McCann, John McCann and Danny Hinton. Honorary pallbearer will be Jimmy Heflin.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Louis G. Garms
Funeral services for Louis G. Garms, Sr., 71, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday March 26, 2008, at Rose-Neath Chapel in Minden with the Rev. Roy Strother. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Minden.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday March, 25, 2008.
Garms, a Minden resident, was a long time member of North Acres Baptist Church and a water systems operator. He was born on February 15, 1937, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He passed away on March 24, 2008, in Minden.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ludwig and Naomi Garms; two sisters, Margaret and Patsy; father-in-law, Albert L. Weldon and daughter-in-law, Lisa Patterson Garms.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Weldon Garms of Minden; children: Kathryn Garms of Walnut Creek, California, LaDonna Chreene and husband Mike of Minden, Louis (Bubba) Garms, Jr. and wife Michelle of Mobile, Alabama, Gregory Garms of Minden, Alan Garms and wife Monica of Houston, Kenneth Garms and wife Lynn of Manchester, Tenn.; sister: Hazel Morehart and husband Clifton of Mabelvale, Arkansas; grandchildren: Dana Chreene, David Chreene, Natalie Puljiz, Bradley Garms, Jarrod Garms, Daniel Garms, Jerrod Mercer, Will Garms, Sam Garms, Haley Mathis, and Jacob Garms; great grandchildren: Preston Chreene, Payton Chreene, and Nolan Garms; mother-in-law: Effie Pearson Weldon; brothers-in-law: George Weldon and wife Carolyn, and Bill Weldon and wife Cindy; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a host of friends
Pallbearers will be his grandsons and friends. Donations may be made to North Acres Baptist Church.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Jo Ann Shaver Hollier
Funeral services for Mrs. Jo Ann Shaver Hollier, 74, of Minden, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 17, 2007, at North Acres Baptist Church with the Rev. Roy Strothers and the Rev. Doug Sanders officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery.
Mrs. Hollier was born in Minden and died March 14, in Arcadia. She was a writer. Mrs. Hollier was a member of North Acres Baptist Church and the Church Choir, the Red Hat Ladies, the Order of Eastern Star, American Poets Society, International Poets Society and Professional Writers Association.She is preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Hollier, and son, Tim Eaton.She is survived by sons, Rodney Eaton of Bossier City, Richard Eaton and Robert Eaton, both of Minden; step-son, Johnny Hollier of Mandeville; daughter, Yvonne Rivers of Elmer; sister, Artimease Embry of Bossier City; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Nora Spinks Hoenke
Funeral services for Mrs. Nora Spinks Hoenke, 85, of Minden, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 17, 2007 at Rose-Neath Chapel, Minden, with the Rev. Roy Strother, pastor of North Acres Baptist Church in Minden, officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery.She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Ella Spinks; husband, Robert Hoenke; three sisters, Gilberta McDowell, Florence Haley Bogus and Lorene Mandino; and one brother, Earl Spinks.
She is survived by her son, Charles Hoenke and wife Gina of Minden; daughter, Myra Hoenke Mohler and husband Randy of Cavool, Mo.; three grandsons, Mike Mohler and wife Sherry, Ragan Hoenke and wife Rita and Paul Hoenke and wife Amanda; three great-granddaughters, Samantha and Mackenzie Mohler and Holly Hoenke; and one great-grandson, Scott Scriber.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Andrew Dalton Stiles
Funeral services for Mr. Andrew Dalton Stiles, 73, of Minden, will be held at 2 p.m.,
Friday, September 15, 2006 at North Acres Baptist Church, with the Rev. Roy Strother
officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory.Visitation will be held from 3 until 8 p.m., September 14.
Mr. Stiles, a resident of Minden for 50 years, was born April 1, 1933 in the Shilo community in Bossier Parish. He died on September 12, in Minden. He was in the insurance business for 40 years.
Mr. Stiles was a member of the American Legion, past president of Civitans, member of the VFW and a Sunday school teacher at North Acres Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his father, Andrew Z. Stiles; and three brothers, James E. Stiles, Edward Stiles and John Ray Stiles.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Anderson Stiles of Minden; mother, Otha Stiles of Plain Dealing; one son, Andrew T. Stiles and wife Heather of Minden; two daughters, Andrea S. Moore and husband Dr. Robert “Bobby” Moore of Pineville and Darlene S. Savell and husband Steve of Little Rock, Ark.; three sisters, Devena S. Fish, Dorothy S. Hall and Marie S. Panquin; four brothers, Kenneth Stiles, Charles Stiles, Jack Stiles and Hollis “Scoot” Stiles; and eight grandchildren, Ashley Moore, Kristi Hurd, Holly Moore, Courtney Moore, Joshua Moore, Austin Stiles, Kristian Stiles and Renea Stiles.
Pallbearers will be Mr. P.B. Stiles, Shelby Edwards, C.L. Johnson, Robert Pitman, Bob Igo, Edward Johnson, Bud Sandidge, Mike Powell and Tommy Johnson.
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Malcolm Lloyd Hollier
Funeral services for Malcolm Lloyd Hollier, 82, of Minden, will be held at 2 p.m.
on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at North Acres Baptist Church with the Revs. Roy Strother
and Max Hutto officiating. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery with
Masonic Rites.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. on Friday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home
in Minden.
Mr. Hollier was born in Oil City and died March 23, 2006 in Minden.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a retired mail carrier for the U.S. Post
Office. He was a member of Evergreen Masonic Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Alice Hollier; one daughter, Sandra
Hollier; and one stepson, Tim Eaton.
He is survived by his wife, Joann Hollier of Minden; one son, Johnny M. Hollier of
Mandeville; three step-sons, Richard and Robert Eaton of Minden and Rodney Eaton
of Bossier City; one step-daughter, Yvonne Rivers of Elmer; two brothers, Gerald
Hollier of Plain Dealing and Milton Bruce Hollier and wife Jewel of Benton; four
grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be members of North Acres Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to North Acres Baptist Church of Minden.
Monday, January 9, 2006
Lomey “Nick” Gordon
Funeral services for Lomey "Nick" Gordon, 84, of Minden will be held
at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006, at Rose-Neath Chapel with the Revs. Jerry Key
and Roy Strother officiating. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery
under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home.
Gordon was born in Castor and died Jan. 9, 2006 in Minden.
Gordon was a decorated veteran of the 30th Infantry Division Campaign at Normandy.
He was a member of the VFW Horseshoe Loop Post in Doyline and the American Legion
in Minden. He was a heavy equipment operator for Gifford Hill for 42-years and was
a member of North Acres Baptist Church in Minden.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otha Gordon and by his brothers,
Albert, Leonard and Mac Gordon.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Gordon of Minden; one son, Otha L. Gordon and
wife Toni of Benton; one daughter, Charlotte Mandino and husband Guy of Minden; two
sisters, Ruth Shelley and husband Jack and Maxine Hollis and husband Warner, all
of Doyline; two brothers, Fred Gordon and wife Lois of Dubberly and Clifton Gordon
of Altus, Ok.; three grandchildren, Wesley Mandino and wife Amber, Trace Mandino
and wife Kimberly and Tyler Mandino; two great-grandchildren, Haynes and Maddix Mandino;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Mourad, Eddie Moore, Mike Moore, Joe Moore, Ronnie Hollis,
J.P. McBride, Mike Harper and Pat Harper.
Honorary pallbearers will be the employees of Harper Motors.
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Katherine Carter
Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Ballard Carter, 86, will be held at 2 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 25, 2005, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden with the Rev. Roy Strother
officiating. Burial will follow at Doyline Cemetery.
Mrs. Carter, a native of Meridian and a resident of Minden, passed away Tuesday,
August 23, in Minden. She was a homemaker and a member of North Acres Baptist Church
in Minden.
She is survived by two sons, Danny Page and wife Mitzi of Turlock, Calif., and Dennis
Page and wife Carolyn of Haughton; two daughters, Charlotte P. Kopf of Minden and
Dianna Brewer of Doyline; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be her sons and grandsons.
Sunday, August 7, 2005
Floyd B. Lisenby
Funeral services for the Rev. Floyd B. Lisenby, 78, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
Aug. 10, at North Acres Baptist Church in Minden with the Rev. Roy Strother officiating
and Dr. Randy Hales and the Rev. Everett Geis Jr. assisting. Burial will follow at
Bistineau Cemetery in Heflin under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m., Aug. 9, at the funeral home.
Rev. Lisenby, a native of Abbieville, Ala., and a resident of Minden, passed away
Sunday, Aug. 7, in Shreveport. He was a minister.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Lisenby.
He is survived by his son, David Lisenby of Minden; daughters, Margaret Lisenby of
Minden, Teresa Elliott of Tyler, Texas, and Lynda Grafton and husband Robert of Ruston;
brother, Maxwell D. Lisenby and wife Euna of Opp, Ala.; one grandson, J.R. Elliott.
Pallbearers will be Stewart Beatty, Don Austin, Jimmy Downs, Mike Powell, Claude
Reeves and Mickey Deville. Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons wherever Bro.
Floyd served as well as Dr. Chris Earnhardt, Dr. Stuart Blum, Dr. John Hardin III
and Bobby Igo Jr.
Memorial contributions may be made to North Acres Baptist Church building fund, Camp
Harris or to the donor’s choice.
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Estelle HeflinFuneral services for Mrs. Estelle “Puddle” O’Rear Heflin, 95, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 2005, at North Acres Baptist Church in Minden with the Rev. Roy Strother officiating. Services are under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden.
Mrs. Heflin, of Minden, passed away Tuesday, July 26, at Christus-Schumpert Medical Center after a brief illness.
She was born Jan. 2, 1910, in Center, Texas. She was a lifelong resident of Minden, and was a devoted wife and homemaker. She was a charter member of North Acres Baptist Church, formerly Southside Baptist Church, and a member of the Lydia Sunday School Class.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Heflin Sr.; parents, Lee and Iva O’Rear; seven brothers, Ellis O’Rear, J.B. O’Rear, John O’Rear, Robert L. O’Rear, James L. O’Rear, W.L. O’Rear and Ernest O’Rear; and two sisters, Opal Streety and Lucille Leon.
She is survived by her son, James A. Heflin Jr. and wife Agnes of Dubberly; two granddaughters, Lisa Mouser and husband Kenneth of Shreveport, and Lana Worley and husband Loren of Houston, Texas; three great-grandchildren, Sydney Mouser, Logan Worley and Landry Worley; two sisters-in-law, Kathleen Heflin and Anita O’Rear; and numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
Pallbearers will be Logan Worley, Kenneth Mouser, John McCann, Bud Sandidge, Shelby Edwards and William McCann. Honorary pallbearers will be David Monk, Claude Reeves, Sonny O’Rear, Alex Kirk and Tom Kirk.
Estelle was dearly loved by her family and friends. She was a fine Christian lady and loved her Lord. Her faith was never-ending. She will be greatly missed by everyone.
Memorials may be made to North Acres Baptist Church building fund.
Saturday, February 26, 2005
James SavellFuneral services for James David Savell, 83, will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roy Strother officiating and Fr. Karl Daigle, the Rev. Danny Warbington and the Rev. Bill Ichter assisting. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery.
Mr. Savell passed away Saturday, February 26 in Minden. He was a resident of Minden and native to Raleigh, Miss. He was retired from the City of Minden.
Mr. Savell served in World War II in the Marshall Islands in the Marines for four years. He was in the army for 16 years where he also served in the Korean War. He was a loving husband, a very special father and grandfather and a faithful Christian who dearly loved the Lord. He was a member of North Acres Baptist Church for 40 years. He was an avid sportsman and is widely known in this area for his home grown fresh tomatoes.
He is preceded in death by daughters, Ruby Kathleen Savell and Sandy Lee Savell; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Savell; sister, Agnes Tatum; and brothers, Alexander John Savell and Franklin Savell.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Josephine Savell of Minden; son, Alan James Savell and wife Patricia of Minden; daughters, Anita and husband Rex Frye of Minden, Shirley and husband Mike Shuler of Minden, Judy and husband Wayne Jackson, Jenny and husband J.D. Greene of Minden and Loli and husband Jerry Johns of Minden; sisters, Frances S. Pope and husband Richard of Oak Grove, Emma Jean S. Reynolds of Monroe and Betty S. Johnson and husband Clifton of Shreveport; brother, Preston Savell of Shreveport; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous step-grandchildren and a host of friends.
Pallbearers will be Dale Thornton, Richard Thornton, Roger White, Ed Shuler, Brian Jackson and Chris Cheatham.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dustin Tucker and Daniel Shuler.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the North Acres Baptist Church Building Fund.
Sunday, February 20, 2005
Lorene WarwickFuneral services for Mrs. Lorene Warwick, 82, were to be held at 2 p.m. , Feb. 22, 2005, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden.
Mrs. Warwick, formerly of Minden, passed away at Cartmell Home in Palestine, Texas, Sunday, Feb. 20. She was a lifelong resident of Louisiana before moving to Palestine in 2000, and was born in Shongaloo to Dewey B. and Nobie Haynes Lennard. She was a lifelong member of Southside Baptist Church, now known as North Acres Baptist Church, in Minden. Her life was filled with service to others, laughter and a love for people.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Vollie Warwick in 2000.
She is survived by her son, Steve Warwick of Minden; daughter, Sherry Keeling and husband Johnnie of Elkhart, Texas; grandson, John B. Keeling and wife Bonita of Flint, Texas; granddaughter, Christine Keeling of Houston, Texas; great-granddaughter, Gabriela Keeling of Flint; and sisters, Maurice Baird of Haynesville, and Betty Patterson of Shongaloo.
Pallbearers were to be Tommy Kemp, Bruce Lee, Justin Lennard, Jason Lennard, Joe Montondo and John B. Keeling.
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Marguerite M. Roberts
Funeral services for Mrs. Marguerite M. Roberts, 88, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday,
July 23, 2004, at North Acres Baptist Church with the Rev. Roy Strother officiating.
Burial will follow at Minden Cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home
in Minden.Mrs. Roberts, a native of Yazoo County, Miss., and a resident of Minden, passed away Tuesday, July 20, in Victoria, Texas. She was a member of North Acres Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Leon Roberts; and son, Joe Wilson Roberts.
She is survived by her son, Charles Edward Roberts of Edna, Texas; daughters, Margie N. Roberts of Victoria, Mary Carter and husband Ronald of Rock Port, Texas; sisters, Juanita Green of Minden, and Maude Martin of Spring, Texas; brother, Doyle Martin of Jackson, Miss.; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be the deacons of North Acres Baptist Church.
Monday, June 7, 2004
Karen Strother
Funeral services for Mrs. Karen Price Strother, 56, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday,
June 8, 2004, at North Acres Baptist Church with the Rev. Wayne Talley officiating
and the Rev. Ed. Jelks assisting. Burial will follow at Springhill Cemetery in Springhill
under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden.Mrs. Strother, a native of Springhill and a resident of Minden, passed away this morning, June 7, in Minden. She was a homemaker and a member of North Acres Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, Maurice Franklin Price.
She is survived by her husband, the Rev. Roy Strother of Minden; mother, Margaret Owens Price of Springhill; one son, Shane Strother of Sarepta; two daughters, Kimberly Collins and husband Bill of Minden and Charis Gates and husband Jason of Dubberly; seven grandchildren, Mitch and Lexi Strother, Cherae and Chae Burns, Taylor and Jarrott Gates, and Dillon Shidiskis; five step-grandchildren, Jason and Alisha Shidiskis, Bobby, Andy and Daniel Collins; and two special sisters in the Lord, Sue Talley and Glenda Jelks.
Pallbearers will be Bill Collins, Jason Gates, Randall Carter, William McCann, Randy Ward and Danny Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of North Acres Baptist Church, Jimmy Downs, Steve Brown and C.L. Albritton.
Memorials may be made to North Acres Baptist Church.
Friday, May, 21, 2004
Willie Tomlinson
Funeral services for Mr. Willie C. “Bill” Tomlinson, 78, were to be held at 10 a.m.,
May 24, 2004, at North Acres Baptist Church in Minden with the Rev. Roy Strother
officiating and the Rev. Bill Ichter assisting. Burial will follow at Lane Memorial
Cemetery in Sibley under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden.
Mr. Tomlinson, a native of Hampton, Ark., and a resident of Minden since 1946, passed
away Friday, May 21, in Minden. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Madden
Construction Co. for 30 years. He was a World War II Navy veteran and a member of
North Acres Baptist Church, where he was also a deacon for 48 years. May 23 would
have been Mr. and Mrs. Tomlinson’s 51st wedding anniversary.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Houston and Gerald Tomlinson; and sister,
Vera Nutt.
He is survived by his wife, Irene Stevens Tomlinson of Minden; one son, Jimmy Davis
and his wife, LaDonna of Minden; one daughter, Judith Trant and husband Eddie of
Birmingham, Ala.; one brother, Joe T. Tomlinson of Minden; three grandchildren, Steve
Davis of Minden, Troy Trant of Montgomery, Ala., Wendy Green of Birmingham; three
step-grandchildren, Kristi Woods of Fouke, Ark., Clint and Shane Woods of Minden;
and four great-grandchildren, Darby Green, Courtney and Hutton Woods, and Josh Hortman.
Pallbearers were to be Jimmy Heflin, Bud Sandidge, Mike Powell, Shelby Edwards, C.L.
Albritton and Joe Biles. Honorary pallbearers were to be all the deacons of North
Acres Baptist Church.
Tuesday, May, 11, 2004
Frankie Jacks
Funeral services for Mrs. Frankie Burt Cooke Jacks, 85, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 14, 2004, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden with the Rev. Roy Strother officiating. Burial will follow at Woodard Cemetery in Taylor.
Mrs. Jacks, a native of Webster Parish and a resident of Minden, passed away Tuesday, May 11, in Minden. She was a retired nurses’ aid employed by Minden Medical Center. She was a member of North Acres Baptist Church, where she was also a member of the Lydia Sunday School Class.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Cliff Cooke; her second husband, Arlie Jacks; two sisters, Mary Allison and Beatrice Heflin; and one brother, Willard Burt.
She is survived by one daughter, Myrna Cooke Benson and husband Teddy of Gretna; one sister, Phenor Parker of Castor; one brother, Jack Burt and wife Alice of Minden; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Monday, November 3, 2003
Johnnie Biles
Funeral services for Mrs. Johnnie Faye Biles, 60, will be held at 2 p.m., Nov.
5, 2003, at North Acres Baptist Church in Minden with the Rev. Roy Strother officiating.
Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath
Funeral Home in Minden.
Mrs. Biles, a native of Natchitoches Parish and a resident of Minden, passed away
Monday, Nov. 3, in Shreveport. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her father, John William Desadier.
She is survived by her loving husband, Charles Ray "Joe" Biles Sr.; mother,
Elenora F. Desadier; sons, Charles Ray Biles Jr. and wife Rose, Timothy Lynn Biles
and wife Amanda; daughters, Sheila Ann Nelson and husband Ricky, and Brenda Joyce
DeLoach; brothers, Edward and Fred Desadier; and sisters, Patsy Ann Beal and Elaine
Tomlinson; seven grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.
Saturday, August 2, 2003
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Ann Hays Lilly, 72, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2003, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden with the Rev. Roy Strother officiating. Graveside services will follow at noon at Liberty Hill Cemetery near Bienville.
Mrs. Lilly, a native of Bienville and a resident of Minden for 36 years, passed away, Saturday, Aug. 2, in Minden. She was a retired home demonstration agent for Webster Parish.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charley and Berta Hays; sisters, Mary Effie, and Charlene Hays; and brother, Thomas (Sonny) Wilson Hays.
She is survived by her son, Roy Lilly III of Minden; daughter, Patricia Lilly Roy and husband A. Kenison of Metairie; and grandchildren, Charles Hall Lilly, Erin Michelle Lilly and Rachel Ann Lilly, all of Arcadia, and Alexander Philip Roy of Metairie.
Memorials may be made to North Acres Baptist Church in Minden.
Tuesday, June 3, 2003
Sidney Samuel Jr.
Funeral services for Mr. Sidney B. Samuel Jr. will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June
6, 2003, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden with Dr. Ronald Prince and the Rev.
Roy Dale Strother officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery.
Mr. Samuel passed away Tuesday, June 3, in Minden. He was born July 29, 1922.
He was a graduate of Minden High School and served in the Navy with the Seabees in
the Pacific during World War II and the Korean Conflict.
For more than 50 years, he owned and operated Samuel Electric.
Mr. Samuel was a member of First Baptist Church in Minden for years, now a member
of North Acres Baptist Church of Minden. He helped organize the local AA and was
instrumental in establishing Alpha House.
He was preceded in death by his parents, S.B. Samuel Sr. and Ora Coffee Samuel; four
brothers, Lewis, Richard, Herbert and Charles Samuel.
He is survived by two sisters, Kathryn Samuel Maxey of Minden, Betty Samuel Mott
and husband, the Rev. Waynon Mott of Alexandria; one brother, Jimmy Samuel and wife
Betty of Shreveport; two sons, Tim Samuel and wife Sandra of Minden, Dawson Samuel
and wife Lisa; grandchildren, Will and Katie of Minden; former wife, Betty Wall Samuel
and daughter, Martha Stein of Loveland, Colo.; former wife and companion Lillian
Lilly of Minden; stepchildren, Patricia Lilly Roy of New Orleans, Roy Lilly III of
Minden; along with many nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will be Brad Sandidge, Bill Tomlinson, Jimmy Heflin, David Maxey Sr.,
Joseph Hampton, and Harold Weaver. Honorary pallbearers will be Waco Robinson, Cathy
Moore, Matt Gant, and David Maxey Jr.
Memorials may be made to North Acres Baptist Church or the local chapter of AA.
Monday, February 10, 2003
Stella Racine
Funeral services for Mrs. Stella Hunter Racine, 79, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday,
Feb. 13, 2003, at North Acres Baptist Church in Minden with the Rev. Roy Strother
officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Park West in Shreveport under the direction
of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden.Mrs. Racine, a native of Sibley and a resident of Minden, passed away Monday, Feb. 10, in Minden. She was a retired insurance underwriter for Tyler-Duncan Insurance Co.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, Ward P. Flores Sr., and Leon Racine; son, Ward P. Flores Jr.; and grandsons, Christopher Peyton Eberli and Brian Flores.
She is survived by two sons, Tommy Flores and wife Laura of Doyline, Wayne Flores and wife Debbie of Santa Monica, Calif.; four daughters, Margaret Woods and husband Billy of Ringgold, Dianna Hooper and husband Jake of Mena, Ark., Shirley McGeehee and husband Kenneth of Kilgore, Texas, and Neva Lopez of Kilgore; sisters, Willie Mae Horne and Lena Bell, both of Montgomery, Ala.; brothers, Frederick Hunter of Saratoga, Texas, and Warren Hunter of Shreveport; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Joe Flores, Jamie Guice, William Flores, Robert Woods, Shelby Edwards, and Douglas Culpepper. Honorary pallbearers will be all her brothers in Christ from North Acres Baptist Church.
Saturday, August 24, 2002
Russell Pearson
MINDEN, LA - Russell Pearson went to be with our Lord on
August 24, 2002 after a very sudden illness. He was born October 4,
1940 in Bradford, Arkansas and moved to Minden in 1976. He attended
Hendrix College and then graduated from East Texas State College.
He retired from the LA Army Ammunition Plant in 1995,
where he had been employed as a cost accountant for approximately
17 years. For the last three years, he had been working for Valley
Grinding and Supply.
Russell was a very active and prominent member of North Acres Baptist Church. He served as chairman of the buiding committee and helped to build the first building in 1994. North Acres was originally Southside Baptist Church which he was a member of since moving to Minden. He served on the deacon body and was Sunday School Director for many years. He also served on various church committees and helped with the youth, the elderly and shut-ins. He was very involved in a concept of witnessing called FAITH, (more info), because he wanted to see everyone come to know our Lord.
He loved the outdoors and his animals. They will miss him, too. He and his wife had built a horse farm North of Minden where they raised registered paint and quarter horses. And he had two very special cats, Leonard-Dart and Bootsy, and a very special Dog, Chelsea.
Russell was a very, very loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He loved his family and he showed this every day. He was always doing for someone else while asking for nothing in return. Words cannot describe the void that he has left in our hearts and our lives. His legacy is one of Christianity, love, family, honesty, fairness and faithfulness to the cause of others coming to knowing Christ. He will be sorely missed - Until we see him again.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Maureen Pearson; father, Cleveland Pearson and step-daughter, Kristi Irby.
He is survived by his loving wife. Carolyn Sanders Pearson of Minden; son, Rusty Pearson and wife Annette of Ozark, Arkansas; daughter Krista Pearson Menezes and husband Joseph of Kenner, LA, son, Michael Pearson of Texarkana, Texas; two sisters, Martha Pearson Johnson and husband Walter of DeKalb, Texas and Frances Pearson Smith and husband Don of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. His grandchildren. Jonathan Menezes, Lauren Menezes, Alaina Pearson, Dalton Pearson, Keely Pearson, and Alexis Pearson. Also his nieces and nephew, Betsy Johnson Langley and husband Brian; Donna Smith Wheeler and husband Duke; and David Smith and wife Sena.
Services were held Tuesday, August 28, at 2 p.m. at the North Acres Baptist Church in Minden. Interment was at the Holly Springs Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to North Acres Baptist Church Building Fund.
DEATH - WHAT A WONDERFUL WAY TO EXPLAIN IT
A sick man turned to his doctor, as he was preparing to leave the examination room and said, "Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other side."
Very quietly, the doctor said, "I don't know."
"You don't know? You, a Christian man, do not know what is on the other side?"
The doctor was holding the handle of the door; on the other side came a sound of scratching and whining, and as he opened the door, a dog sprang into the room and leaped on him with an eager show of gladness. Turning to the patient, the doctor said, "Did you notice my dog? He's never been in this room before. He didn't know what was inside. He knew nothing except that his master was here, and when the door opened, he sprang in without fear. I know little of what is on the other side of death, but I do know one thing... I know my Master is there and that is enough."
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