Obituaries

Mark Chamberlin of Garland, Texas passed away on March 21, 2020 surrounded by his family. Mark was a master glassblower of four decades and was employed with Carter Glass. He was known for his love of road trips, passing time by the fire pit at his Rambin home, and spending time with his family, including his beloved dog Rover. His parents, Aubrey and Lanell Chamberlin of Rambin, Louisiana, precede him in death. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Susan and his two daughters Jan and Hillary Chamberlin. Funeral details are to be announced at a later time.

Private funeral services for Christie Watson Jones, 47, will be held on March 28, 2020, at the True Vine family cemetery near Mansfield, Louisiana. The family will host a celebration of her life after the pandemic is over.

Christie was born on March 1, 1973 and passed away on March 25, 2020. She was a native of Shreveport and graduated from Byrd High School. Christie was a nurse who spent many years working at the Shreveport office of Gastrointestinal Specialists. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Mansfield.

Christie is survived by her husband, Huel Jones, and their son Christopher; by her mother and step-father Carolyn and Sonny Green; by her father and step-mother Donnie and Cassandra Watson; sisters Pamela Perkins and her husband Kennith and Jennifer Green; and by her brothers Robert Green and Ryan Watson.

Mrs. Patricia Ann Wilson Thomas, a prominent figure in service organizations and social, cultural and philanthropic activities in Natchitoches and across North Louisiana for more than 50 years, died the morning of Saturday, March 21, 2020, after an extended illness.

Admired for her elegance and graceful demeanor, Mrs. Thomas was widely known for her artistic skills and talents. She was an accomplished seamstress, musician, decorator and culinary artist. The designer dresses she created over the years were often exhibited at gatherings of social organizations and other groups.

She had also been actively involved since 1967 in publishing enterprises with her husband and business partner, Lovan B. Thomas. They own The Natchitoches Times and other newspapers and publications throughout the state.

Holly Harrison, 46 years old, passed away Sunday, March 15th, after a lengthy illness. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her parents, Randy and Pam Rodgers; her grandmother, Julie Moses; her brother, David Bruce; her sisters, Dominique Rodgers and Ashley Rodgers; uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends from around the world.

Holly proudly served in the U. S. Army from 1993-2013. She taught Nuclear Biological and Chemical Warfare, raising the graduation rate from 35% to 67%.

Holly never met a stranger and could talk with anyone, whether they were 2 or 92. She possessed a servant’s heart and was always willing to lend a helping hand.

Her family wishes to thank all the many family and friends who have reached out to us at this time. Also, we would like to thank the DPSO, DeSoto Parish EMS and Billy and Karen Locke.

Private arrangements are pending.

Funeral services honoring the life of Rev. Doyle English, 81, were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Hunter Magnolia Baptist Church in Mansfield, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be his children, Lisa Perkins, Rev. Dale English, and Dennis English. Assisting the service will be Bro. Amador Santos and Rev. Charles “Chucky” Clark. Interment followed at Cool Springs Cemetery in Logansport, Louisiana. A visitation with the family will be held before time of service beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Doyle was born on October 29, 1938 in the Hunter Community to John and Goldie English. He entered into rest on March 18, 2020 in Mansfield, Louisiana.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Goldie English; sisters, Geraldine English and Margie Jordan; brother, Talmadge English.

Stonewall, LA - Marie “Annette” Watson of Stonewall, LA., passed away at home on March 21, 2020. There will be a graveside service on March 25, 2020 at The Minden Cemetery in Minden, LA. at 1:00 p.m.

Annette was born on August 5, 1938 in Minden, LA. to William and Elizabeth Martin Luck. She grew up in Minden where she graduated from Minden High School in 1956. After high school, she graduated from Louisiana Tech in Ruston, LA. where she earned a degree in Elementary Education. She worked for the State of Louisiana Department of Children and Family services and retired in 1994. She married her high school sweetheart, Charles Lavell Watson of Minden in 1957.