2023 Obituaries

October, 2024

  • 23 October

    Barbara Sue Pace

    Barbara Sue Pace, 88, was born on October 24, 1935 in Huttig, Arkansas and passed away at her home in Marion, Louisiana on October 16, 2024. She was a member of Dean Baptist Church. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, October 24 at 11:00 a.m. at Liberty-Linville Cemetery with Bro. Bubba Hoggatt officiating under the direction and care of …

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  • 10 October

    Benny Bruce Patton

    Funeral services for Mr. Benny Bruce Patton, age 65 of Farmerville, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA with Bro. Kurt Auger and Bro. Robbie Lawson officiating. Interment will follow at Corinth Cemetery in Dubach, LA.Benny Bruce Patton born June 24, 1959, beloved son, brother, and friend to all, …

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September, 2024

  • 27 September

    Michael “Stein” Baughman Jr.

    Michael “Stein” Baughman Jr., 88, of Farmerville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home and with family by his side on September 19, 2024. He was born on July 16, 1936, in Farmerville, to the late Michael Stein Baughman Sr. and Mary D. Gunter Baughman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Joe Henry Baughman, …

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August, 2024

  • 30 August

    Ethel Alexander Wilkes

    Funeral Services for Mrs. Ethel Alexander Wilkes, age 88 of Farmerville, LA will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Farmerville First Baptist Church with Bro. Kurt Auger and Bro. Alan Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Promise land Cemetery on Wilkes Drive in Farmerville.Ethel was born on October 15, 1935 and left this Earth to sing with …

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  • 30 August

    Mr. Billy Wayne Dison

    Funeral services for Mr. Billy Wayne Dison, of Gilbert, will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church near Spearsville with Bro. Mike Senn and Bro. Bobby Ensminger officiating. Interment will follow at Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Winnsboro. Visitation will be held from 1:00PM until time of service …

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  • 23 August

    Thomas Larkin Bayles

    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 …

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  • 23 August

    Dr. Richard Ingram Ballard

    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 …

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  • 15 August

    Linda Bridges

    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 …

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July, 2024

  • 25 July

    Rev. Richard Edward Hinkle I

    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, …

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  • 19 July

    Elmer Ray Black

    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, …

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  • 17 July

    Owen Modell Robinson

    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 …

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  • 17 July

    Carol Ann Hill Nyegaard

    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.  …

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June, 2024

  • 25 June

    Derwood Brett

    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 …

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  • 24 June

    Felix Donald “Don” Harrison, Jr.

    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. …

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  • 24 June

    Gordon Rudolph Branning

    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 …

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  • 24 June

    Jean Elaine Hollis Taylor

    Jean Elaine Hollis Taylor was born December 4, 1946 and passed away June 13, 2024.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Fairview Church of Christ in Marion, Louisiana.  Funeral services will immediately follow at Fairview Church of Christ at 2:00 p.m. with Cullen Smith officiating.  Interment will take place at …

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  • 24 June

    James Edward “Jimmie” Clements

    James Edward “Jimmie” Clements, 70, was born on June 12, 1953 and passed away on June 10, 2024 at his home in Downsville, Louisiana.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Kilpatrick …

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  • 13 June

    Cecilia Gladys Patrick

    Funeral services for Ms. Cecilia Gladys Patrick, age 60 of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 3:00 PM, Monday, June 3, 2024 at Dean Baptist Church with Bro. Craig Fleming and Bro. Jed Rhodes officiating. Interment will follow at Dean Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.Ms. Cecilia graduated from Marion High School in 1981 and from …

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  • 13 June

    Paul Richard Chapman

    Paul Richard Chapman, 78, of Farmerville, Louisiana, was born on December 20, 1945 and passed away on June 5, 2024. Services will be held at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Rocky Branch. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. …

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May, 2024

  • 30 May

    John David Stansbury

    John David Stansbury, 71, was born on November 29, 1952 and passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024 at his home in Farmerville, Louisiana.  A gathering for friends and family will be held on Friday, May 24, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, Louisiana. David was preceded in death by his parents, …

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  • 30 May

    Judith Theresa Hebert Gautreaux

    Funeral services for Judith Theresa Hebert Gautreaux, 81, of Downsville, will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 1, 2024 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, Louisiana. Brother Ricky Nolan will officiate. Interment will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery in Farmerville, Louisiana. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at …

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  • 20 May

    Mary Jo Gates

    Graveside services for Mary Jo Gates, 93, of the Crossroads Community will be held at 2:00 Monday, May 20, 2024 at the Crossroads Cemetery under the direction and care of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville, La. Rev. Eugene Brown will officiate. Mary Jo was born May 14, 1931 in Union Parish and passed away May 17, 2024 at her home …

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  • 20 May

    Patrick Hendrix

    Services celebrating the life of Patrick Hendrix will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, Louisiana with Bro. Rubin Weaver officiating.  Graveside services will follow at Liberty Hill -Taylor Cemetery in Farmerville, La. The family will receive friends and family at Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 5:00 …

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  • 20 May

    AJ Smith

    Services celebrating the life of AJ Smith will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Hopewell Baptist Church, Laran, Louisiana with Bro. Dewayne Ramsey officiating.  Graveside services will follow at Farmerville Cemetery in Farmerville, La. The family will receive friends and family at the Church preceding the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. He was a member …

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  • 7 May

    Meada Post Smith

    Meada Post Smith, age 97 of Spearsville, LA, transitioned from her earthly life to her heavenly home on April following a recent injury. A funeral service, followed by burial, will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM, at Canaan Baptist Church in Spearsville, LA, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 1:00 …

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April, 2024

  • 23 April

    Bobbie Jo Byrom Brantley

    Funeral services for Ms. Bobbie Jo Byrom Brantley, age 93 of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Farmerville Church of Christ with Terry Cole officiating. Interment will follow in Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Bobbie Jo graduated as Valedictorian from Farmerville High School and received a full scholarship to …

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  • 15 April

    Joyce Odom Nolan

    Funeral services for Joyce Odom Nolan, of Sterlington, LA, will be held at 1:00 P.M., Monday, March 25, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Sterlington. Brother Ben Hackler will officiate and interment will follow at Liberty Hill – Taylor Cemetery in Farmerville under the care and direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes in Monroe. Visitation will be held prior to the …

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  • 15 April

    Mary Jo Elliott

    Funeral services for Ms. Mary Jo Elliott, age 81 of Bernice, LA, were held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Farmerville First Baptist Church with Bro. Michael McIntosh officiating. Interment followed at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Jo loved her family and enjoyed family gatherings. She loved her dogs and rescued anything …

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  • 15 April

    Dennis Ray Colston

    Dennis Ray Colston passed away on April 8, 2024, in Baton Rouge Louisiana. He was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on June 8, 1957. Dennis was 66 years old. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane (Fairweather) Colston; his parents, Heuitt Ray and, Ava Nell (Little) Colston, and his sister Karen Brown. Dennis is survived by his children, Melinda …

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  • 15 April

    Beverly Ann Redden

    Funeral services for Mrs. Beverly Ann Redden, age 73 of Downsville, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, April 8, 2024 at Sardis Baptist Church with Bro. Harlen Knight and Bro. Tony Walton officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.  Mrs. Beverly was a graduate of Downsville High School …

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  • 15 April

    William Earl Hartwell

    William Earl Hartwell, 79, of Omaha, NE passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, of natural causes. A Military Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, April 8, 2024, at the Omaha National Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sioux City, Iowa.  Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com. Bill was born …

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  • 15 April

    Thelma J. Lacaze

    Thelma J. Lacaze, 84, was born on February 11, 1940 in Robeline, Louisiana, and passed away at her home in Farmerville, Louisiana on March 31, 2024.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Antioch Baptist Church in Farmerville from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  The funeral service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Rubin Weaver …

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  • 15 April

    Martha “Virginia” Jones

    Funeral services for Ms. Martha “Virginia” Jones, age 82 of Farmerville, LA, were held at 11:00 AM, March 29, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Farmerville. Rev. Kurt Auger officiated.  Ms. Virginia was a 1960 graduate of Jena High School and Pat Goins Cosmetology School in Ruston, LA. She was a hairstylist in Farmerville for over 40 years. She loved …

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March, 2024

  • 25 March

    Rickey Dean Dison

    Rickey Dean Dison, age 66, of Bogue Chitto, Mississippi passed away peacefully Sunday, December 17, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born November 5, 1957, in Truxno, Louisiana to Wilber Dean and Karleen Black Dison. Rickey was preceded in death by his wife Lola Wooten Dison, his mother, Karleen Black Dison and brother Dave Dison, grand-parents Bertha & Grady …

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  • 25 March

    Donald Wayne Parks

    Memorial services for Mr. Donald Wayne Parks, age 77 of Sterlington, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, March 22, 2024 at Spencer Baptist Church with Bro. Mickey Manning officiating, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. A Masonic Funeral Service will be conducted by the Farmerville Lodge. Mr. Donald was born August 11, 1946 in Monroe, Louisiana and …

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  • 25 March

    Rhonda Foster Aulds

    Rhonda Foster Aulds, 63, of Farmerville, Louisiana, was born in Newellton, Louisiana on September 5, 1960 and passed away in Monroe, Louisiana on March 19, 2024.  Visitation will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with funeral services to immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. with State Supreme Justice …

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  • 13 March

    Joseph “Joe” H. Phillips

    Funeral services for Mr. Joseph “Joe” H. Phillips, age 72 of Spearsville, LA, was held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Birds Chapel Methodist Church with Bro. Glen Nale and Bro. Kurt Auger officiating. Interment followed at Birds Chapel Cemetery in Truxno, LA under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Mr. Joseph was born December 14, 1951 in …

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  • 7 March

    George “Bub” Vance Sehon

    Funeral services for Mr. George “Bub” Vance Sehon, age 91 of Marion, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Farmerville Church of Christ with Bart Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Roark-AllenCemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.Mr. Bub was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence W. and Clara Little Sehon; sister Annie …

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February, 2024

  • 14 February

    Edna Gertrude Allen

    Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Gertrude Allen, age 89 of Bernice, LA, were heldat 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Shiloh Baptist Church with Bro.Scott Scallon and Bro. Tony Walton officiating. Interment followed at ShilohBaptist Church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.Mrs. Edna was a 1952 graduate of Bernice High School and a graduate ofBossier City Business …

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  • 13 February

    Randy Lee Griffith

    Randy Lee Griffith, 66, of Spearsville, Louisiana, was born on December 18, 1957 in El Dorado, Arkansas, and passed away in Farmerville, Louisiana on February 11, 2024.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Beech Grove Cemetery in Spearsville, Louisiana, with his father, Bro. Bobby Griffith, officiating.  A graveside service …

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  • 12 February

    Johnny Long

    Johnny Long, 77, passed away at his home in Downsville, Louisiana on February 8, 2024. Visitation will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, Louisiana on Monday, February 12, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  A graveside service will be held at Holmesville Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 12, 2024 with Bro. Kurt Auger officiating. Johnny …

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  • 12 February

    George Luther Cothran

    Funeral services for Mr. George Luther Cothran, age 83 of Farmerville, LA, was held at 2:00 PM, Monday, February 12, 2024 at Crestview Baptist Church with Bro. Wayne Whiteside officiating. Interment followed at Beulah Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Mr. George was a man of many talents. He worked in the pipeline, logging, electrician, wood work, and …

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  • 12 February

    Glenda Bearden

    Funeral services for Glenda Bearden, 78, of Farmerville, LA., will be held on February 15, 2024 at The First Assembly of God of Farmerville. A visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until service time of 2:00 p.m. Officiating the service will be Bro. Robbie Lawson and will be under the direction and care of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. …

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  • 7 February

    Elmer Fernon “Bo” Craighead

    Elmer Fernon “Bo” Craighead passed away on Friday, February 2nd, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 6th, 1935, in Start, LA, but became an icon of his Union Parish home. The first of 4 children born of William Joel “Buster” and Doshie Lee Kyle Craighead. Bo worked and played in many ventures during his long …

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  • 6 February

    Billie Jean Taylor Clinton

    Mrs. Clinton was born on April 14, 1927, and passed away on January 31, 2024.  She is preceded in death by her husband, William David Clinton, Jr.; her parents, William Broadus and Mildred Smith Taylor; and her sister, Doris Lane Taylor Dupuy.  Mrs. Clinton was an active member of the Farmerville Methodist Church, where she was a regular attendee at …

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January, 2024

  • 29 January

    Joan Lee Phillips Adkins

    In Memory Joan Lee Phillips Adkins Ward’s Chapel Church of Christ will host a fellowship dinner for Joan Lee Phillips Adkins Saturday, January 27 at 12:00 p.m. and a short memorial service at 1:00 p.m. Mrs. Adkins was born September 21, 1947 in Sacramento, California and peacefully passed into the arms of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, January …

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  • 29 January

    James “Randy” Meeks

    A celebration of life for James “Randy” Meeks, 74, will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, Louisiana on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. with visitation prior to services starting at 1:00 p.m.  Officiating will be Kurt Auger.  Randy was born on April 2, 1949 in Monroe, Louisiana and passed away on January 24, 2024 in Farmerville, …

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  • 25 January

    Dr. Henry Burk Malone

    Dr. Henry Burk Malone passed away January 23, 2024.  Dr Malone was born November 29, 1941, in Farmerville, Louisiana, to Roy and Pauline Malone. He received Christ as Lord and Savior at age 11. In 1961 he married the love of his life Tina Holloway Malone.  Henry was a senior pastor from 1961-1989. Henry traveled widely in missionary endeavors. He …

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  • 22 January

    Bettye Jean Bennett Nolan

    Bettye Jean Bennett Nolan of Farmerville, LA, was born March 2, 1939, and passed from this life on January 16, 2023, after a sudden decline in her health. Bettye was 84 years old.  Bettye attended Farmerville High School where she was homecoming queen her senior year and was voted “Most Beautiful”.   After high school, Bettye married her high school sweetheart, …

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  • 22 January

    Syble Williams Thomas

    Syble Williams Thomas Farrar’s Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Syble Thomas, 88 years old of Spearsville, Louisiana died January 19, 2024 after a brief illness.  The daughter of James and Verna Williams was born August 22, 1935.  She was an active long-time member of Canaan Baptist Church where she served as treasurer, custodian, and for many years as grounds-keeper.  After retirement, …

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