Obituary

In loving memory of a man whose presence was a beacon of strength and wisdom, Thomas Larkin Bayles peacefully departed this earthly realm on August 12, 2024. He was born in the serene town of Farmerville, LA, one of 7 siblings, on August 3, 1933, to Gertie Williamson Bayles and Thomas Jefferson Bayles. Thomas was a devoted husband to Louise …

Dr. Richard Ingram Ballard was born on February 19, 1957 to Ingram Ramsey Ballard and Catherine Canterberry of Farmerville, La. He passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024 with his loving wife by his side. Dr. Ballard was a graduate of Farmerville High School and attended Northeast Louisiana University for his undergraduate degree on a track and field scholarship. He …

Linda Bridges, 61, of Linville, Louisiana passed away on August 9 in the Crossroads Community.  A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, Louisiana. Preceding her in death were her spouse, Luther Douglas Platt, parents, Andrew Jackson Bridges, Jr. and Lucille Freeberg Bridges and a sister …

Rev. Richard Edward Hinkle I, 87, of Marion, Louisiana, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, departed from this world on Sunday, July 14, 2024. A celebration of Rev. Hinkle’s life will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, Louisiana at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Richard Hinkle, II officiating. Born on October 4, 1936 in Murphysboro, …

Elmer Ray Black, 81 of Spearsville, LA, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at his residence. Elmer was born on April 19, 1943 in Spearsville to the late Penelope Geneva Holley Black and Leslie Marlon Black. He was a longtime member of Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon formany years. He was a retired truck driver, …

Memorial services for Owen Modell Robinson will be held Friday, July 12,2024, at 10:00 am at First Baptist Church of Ruston.  Interment will follow at Salem Cemetery in Dubach.   Visitation will be held Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at First Baptist Church of Ruston.   Owen Modell Robinson of Ruston was born on April 13, 2004, in …

Carol Ann Hill Nyegaard, 79, was born on November 23, 1944 in Linville, Louisiana and passed away on June 30, 2024 at her home in Farmerville.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Salem Baptist Church from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  Funeral services will take place immediately following at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Mike Devillier officiating.  …

Derwood Brett, 76, of Mount Ida, AR, passed away on June 16, 2024, in Hot Springs, AR. He was born on August 3, 1947, in Camden, AR, to Eslie and Gladys (Dove) Brett. Derwood was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Marie (Brett) Adams, his brothers Bobby and Tommy; two aunts and uncles, a niece, a nephew, a …

Funeral services for Mr. Felix Donald “Don” Harrison, Jr., 77, of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 22, 2024, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA, with Rev. Hank Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow in Farmerville City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home. …

Gordon Rudolph Branning, 88, was born on April 29, 1936 and passed away on June 17, 2024.  Visitation will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Marion, Louisiana.  Funeral services will be held immediately following at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Marion, with Bro. Bubba Hoggatt and …