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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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July, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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22 January
James Lucian “Jimmy” Long
Funeral Services for James Lucian “Jimmy” Long of Farmerville, LA will be held Sunday, January 21 at 2:30 PM at the First Baptist Church of Farmerville. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 1:30. The service will be under the direction of Kilpatrick’s Funeral Home and be officiated by Justice Jay B McCallum and Kurt Auger. Jimmy was born May …
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22 January
LJ Laster
Funeral services for Mr. LJ Laster, age 96 of Crossroads, LA, were held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 20, 2024at Crossroads Baptist Church with Bro. Jeff Freeman officiating. Burial followed at Crossroads Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. LJ served in the Navy during WWII and retired from IMC in Sterlington, LA. He was a founding member of …
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22 January
Henryetta Shankle
Funeral services for Mrs. Henryetta Shankle, age 79 of Farmerville, LA, was held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 20, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA. Burial followed at Conway Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Mrs. Henryetta was born in Stephens, AR on January 31, 1944 to the late Clarence and Billie Lewis. She …
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10 January
Audine Omie Yates
Funeral services for Mrs. Audine Omie Yates, age 93 of Farmerville, LA, was held at 2:00 PM< Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Wayne Whiteside officiated. Burial will follow at Kilpatrick Serentiy Gardens in West Monroe, LA, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Mrs. Dean was a founding member of Crestview Baptist Church. She was …
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10 January
Carolyn Ann Gardner Futch
Funeral Services for Mrs. Carolyn Ann Gardner Futch, age 86 of Spearsville, LA, were held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 9, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Spearsville, LA with Bro. Alan Miller officiating. Burial followed at Spearsville Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Mrs. Carolyn graduated from Huttig High School in Arkansas with perfect attendance from grades …
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3 January
Shanna Marie Burroughs
Funeral services for Ms. Shanna Marie Burroughs, age 43 of Farmerville, LA was held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Beulah Baptist Church, 585 Beulah Church Road, Farmerville, LA, with Bro. Adam Holloway officiating. Burial followed at Beulah Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Shanna was an AVID NFL, New Orleans Saints and LSU fan that …
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3 January
Fred Wayne Futch
Fred Wayne Futch, 88 of Farmerville, Louisiana went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 23, 2023. Fred was born October 16, 1935 in Spearsville, Louisiana to Joe R. (Bouy) Futch and Marie Smith Futch. He graduated from Spearsville High School in 1954. He would then go on to Louisiana Tech University where he would achieve a Bachelors, …
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3 January
Edward (Ned) Eugene Perry
Funeral services for Mr. Edward (Ned) Eugene Perry, age 92 of Farmerville, LA, were held at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 5, 2023 at Farrar Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest at Farmerville Cemetery where many of his wife’s family lay to rest, although there will be no graveside service. Edward (Ned) Eugene born April 15, 1931in New Brockton, …
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