Obituaries

Mrs. Joie Maria (Thompson) Sevene, age 57 of Dodson, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016. Born Saturday, September 6, 1958 in Olla, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her Mother, Carolina Milton Thompson; Son-in-law, Tony McDow; Mother-in-law, Joetta Sevene Caskey. Those left to cherish her memory include her Husband, Paul Sevene; Daughters, Emily McDavid and husband Lynn and Liza McDow; Father, Mack Thompson; Grandchildren, Serina, Grayce and Hanna McDavid and Joshua “Willy” and Matthew McDow. Memorial services were held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Dodson Assembly of God with Bro. Gary Robertson and Bro. Arthur Robinson officiating. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.southernfuneralhome.com.

Nehru Lacaze Hamilton, 33, of Winnfield, LA passed away February 3, 2016. Services were held February 13, 2016.

Mrs. Georgia Ann Brewton, age 64 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016. Born Monday, May 22, 1951 in Winnfield, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her father, George H. Brewton and mother, Alpha Higgs Brewton. Mrs. Brewton practiced nursing for 38 years and was a member of Hurricane Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling, shopping and fishing. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Jr. Jordan (Tara), Shreveport, LA; daughter, Christi Frieu (David), Dodson, LA; son, Matt Jordan (Chasity), Winnfield, LA; sister, Liz Howell, Jonesboro, LA; grandchildren, T-Dave Frieu, Dustin Jordan, Cody Jordan, Gabrielle Frieu, Wyatt Jordan, and Aaron Frieu; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends. Memorial services were held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Hurricane Creek Baptist. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Benjamin Quinton Buckley, 35, of Jonesboro passed away Wednesday February 3, 2016 at his residence. He was born November 7, 1980. Benji loved to draw and had a passion for writing poetry in his effort to help others. He is survived by parents, Charles and Toni Buckley; daughter, Madison Buckley; brothers, Billy Buckley, Christopher Buckley, Chuck Buckley and wife Cathy; grandmother, Juanita Barnett; step-grandfather, Bill Connor; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by grandmother, Jeanett Kelly Wages; grandfather, Claude Barnett; grandmother, Marcella Connor; grandfather, Charles Henry Buckley; biological father, Tommy Durbin; biological uncle, John Durbin. Graveside services were held 1:00 pm Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Pine Ridge Cemetery with Bro. Donnie Wise officiating under the direction of Southern Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

Randy Alfred LeGrande went to be with his Lord on February 4, 2016. He passed away in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where he had resided for several years. Born December 18, 1952 in Jena, Louisiana, Randy was the second of two children born to John “Jack” Alfred LeGrande and Mary Maxine Carrier LeGrande of Jena. Randy was a 1970 Graduate of Jena High School and attended Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM) in Monroe, LA. Randy served our country for six years in the Louisiana National Guard. After attending NLU, Randy pursued a career in oilfield chemicals and oilfield safety in various locations in Texas, in the Gulf of Mexico and eventually in Oklahoma City, where most recently he held the position of Regional Manager with Pro-Ject Chemicals. Randy was a devoted Son, Father, Brother and “Pop”. He loved his Lord, good food and his family. He is survived by his wife, Debra, of Oklahoma City; his sister and her husband, Jackie LeGrande Gaddis and Dr.

Belinda Faye Neal, age 62 of Winnfield, passed away February 2, 2016. Services were held February 6, 2016.

Mr. Steven Thomas Straughan, age 45 of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016. Born Saturday, October 31, 1970 in Winnfield, Louisiana, Steve was a 1999 graduate of Northwestern State University where he met his wife, Catherine. He had a passion for his work at Jackson National Life, where he had a splendid career since 2004. Steve developed many friendships there and referred to them as his second family. Everyone who knew Steve knew him to be a big man with an even bigger heart. Mr. Straughan was preceded in death by his Sister, Stacey Gardner. Those left to cherish his memory include his Wife, Catherine Straughan; Children, Andrew, Meredith and Elijah Straughan all formerly of Prosper, Texas, and currently of Shreveport; Parents, Thomas R.

Mr. Terry Wayne Bishop, age 78 of Montgomery, Louisiana passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church and was retired from Union Pacific Railroad. Mr. Bishop was a 1956 graduate of Atlanta High School, after which he served in the National Guard. Mr. Bishop married Betty Lee Carr in 1958 and raised his girls in McGehee, AR for 22 years before moving to Bentley, LA. Mr. Bishop enjoyed hunting, gardening, camping, and fishing. Born Monday, October 11, 1937 in Montgomery, Louisiana, he was preceded in death by his father, Ollie Lloyd Bishop; mother, Mary Evelyn Durham Bishop; brother, Norris Bishop; and Betty Carr Bishop.

Roy Lee King, age 63 of Winnfield, La. departed from this life on January 13, 2016 at Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield. Roy was born on July 2, 1952 in Pineville, La. To James King, Sr. and Mildred King. He was a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. He was an avid bike rider and ran ten miles a day, as well as holding down a 9-5 job.