Category: Obituaries

Ms. Freddie Mae Thomas was born Feb. 25, 1942, to Mary Dillard Grider and Theodis Brown Sr. She accepted Christ at an early age at Mount Calm Baptist Church. She graduated from Webster High School in 1962 and later from Mississippi College.

Tia Chawayne Gipson was born July 14, 1980, in Minden to Larry Gipson and Brenda Toney Gipson. She was called home on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, in Dallas, Texas. Tia was very active in the community and civic services, with a deep passion for youth leadership and development. She was currently employed at the Martin…

Calvin Stephens was born June 23, 1941 to the late Mr. Shelly Stephens and Mrs. Pearlie Germany Stephens in Heflin. Calvin was the eighth of nine siblings born to this parentage. He attended Bienville Parish Schools. Calvin was employed most of his life in the pulp wood industry. He loved the outdoors.

A Memorial service was held Tuesday, October 20 for Debbie Day Miller. Debbie was born Dec. 20, 1957, to Sidney and Joyce Day. She passed away October 15 at home. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Joyce Day. Left to remember her are three daughters, Megan Miller Nixon (PJ), Misty Weems…

Funeral services for Acy L. Sullivan will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, with the Rev. Henry Crawford officiating. Interment will follow at Fellowship Cemetery in Dubberly. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home…

Funeral services for Donald B. Black will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, with the Rev. Ronnie Whitlock and the Rev. Tommy Thompkins officiating. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory in Minden. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, Oct.…

Funeral services for Reese Procell will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, at Eastside Missionary Baptist Church in Minden, under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden with the Rev. Richard Methvin officiating. Interment will follow at Spanish Lake Cemetery in Robeline. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7…

Eddie “Dosey” Jones, 88, of Shreveport, is a former resident of Sibley. His deceased parents are the late Eli Jones and Freelove Johnson Jones of Sibley.

Willie Pierce Allums Jr. was born April 1, 1935, to the late Eddie B. Howard and Willie P. Allums. He joined Mt. Nebo Baptist Church at an early age, where he remained a member until death. On Oct. 10, 2014, Willie P. was called home from labor to reward. He was preceded in death by…

“… In our weakness, He is made strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:10 After a lifetime of suffering, our little warrior, Benjamin David Milam was made perfect Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014. Ben may not have been able to communicate, but he impacted each and every life that came in contact with him. If one ever had a…