Obituaries

 9/06/32 – 8/0523

Graveside services with immediate family present were held for Mansfield native, Rosemary Huff, age 90, on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Highland Cemetery, Mansfield, Louisiana. Officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home was Dr. Chad Hardbarger.

1/22/41 – 7/05/23

ORISTENE BROOKS JACKSON SUNRISE 05/02/38 – SUNSET 6/28/23

On June 28, 2023 Oristene Brooks Jackson passed away at the age of 85. Born on May 2, 1938, in Mansfield, Louisiana, Oristene was the sixth child of Wesley Brooks and Lucille Edwards

Reared and nurtured in a Christian home, Oristene accepted Christ as her Savior as a young child at the Mary Evergreen Baptist Church in Grand Cane. LA. As she grew in years, she developed her faith. She later united with her husband Carl at the Shady Grove United Methodist Church. She supported the choir and loved the Shady Grove Male Chorus. She often prepared food for many occasions. She will be remembered for her famous chicken salad, berry and peach cobblers, and gumbo. She always helped whomever she could whenever the call of need reached her loving heart and hands of service.

CLEO CHREENE MCMELLON 9/09/29 – 7/09/23

Funeral services celebrating the life of Cleo Chreene McMellon, 93, of Logansport, Louisiana was held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 14, 2023, at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Chapel, 943 Polk Street, Mansfield, Louisiana. Officiating the service was her son, Bro. Tommy Mc-Mellon. Interment followed at Wallace Cemetery in Pelican, Louisiana. Visitation was held on Thursday, July 13, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Cleo was born September 9, 1929, in Logansport, Louisiana to Rella and Lee Odis Chreene and entered into rest on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Mansfield, Louisiana.

grandmother, and sister.

Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Carl McMellon; grandsons, James Clyde Austin, Jr., and Danny McMellon, Jr.; great-grandson, Bryce Norwood; son-in-law, James Clyde Austin, Sr.; and brother, A.D. Chreene.

4/17/37 – 7/04/23

A memorial service celebrating the life of Raymond A. Vigil, 86, of Mansfield, Louisiana, will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Chapel, 943 Polk Street, Mansfield, Louisiana.

Raymond A. Vigil, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on July 4, 2023, in Shreveport, La. Born April 17, 1937, in Tularosa, New Mexico, he lived a fulfilling and adventurous life, leaving behind countless cherished memories.

4/16/42 – 07/07/23

Funeral services celebrating the life of Martha D. Murphy, 81, of Logansport, Louisiana will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Chapel, 943 Polk Street, Mansfield, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be two of her special friends, Rev. Vernese Curry Green and Sister Joyce Luman. Interment will be at 3:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Cemetery, 106 Hwy 518, Minden, Louisiana. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Martha was born on April 16, 1942, in San Rafael, California, to Mary and B.O. Murphy and went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 7, 2023, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

7/21/56 – 6/30/23

Funeral services celebrating the life of Martha Gayle Rivers, 66, of Stonewall, Louisiana, were held on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Grand Cane Baptist Church, 1008 5th Street, Grand Cane, Louisiana. Officiating the service was Rev. Mike Scott and Rev. Jamison May. Visitation was held at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 943 Polk St., Mansfield, Louisiana, on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Martha was born on July 21, 1956, to Powell and Bobbie Gammill in Camden, Arkansas and entered into rest peacefully on June 30, 2023.

Preceding Martha in death are her parents, and her sister, Melinda Davis.

7/03/38 – 6/17/23

Funeral services celebrating the life of Patricia Gannon, 84, of Logansport, Louisiana were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 943 Polk Street, Mansfield, Louisiana. Officiating the service were Rev. Dale Gannon and Rev. Jerry Gannon. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Logansport, Louisiana. Visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at the funeral

Patricia was born July 3, 1938, in Logansport, Louisiana, to Ralph and Avis Messick and passed away at home on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Preceding Patricia in death were her husband, Dan Gannon; her sons, Dan E. Gannon, Jr. and David Scott Gannon; sister, Margaret Heard, and parents, Ralph and Avis Messick.

Darryl W. Rogers entered in to eternal rest on June 16, 2023, at the age of 79.

Graveside funeral services were held at O.E. Price Cemetery in Logansport, Louisiana. Visitation was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 19, 2023, prior to the service time at 11:00 a.m. Bro. Delman Rogers officiated.

Darryl was born October 4th, 1943, in Logansport, Louisiana, to Norman Lee Rogers and Marjorie Hill Rogers. His hobbies included backpacking and hiking around his New Mexico home. He loved visiting and reminiscing about the “old folks” as he called them. He had fond memories of the family’s Rogers Reunion, campsite, cookouts, and talking politics. Darryl loved all his family.

He is survived by his wife, Jane Rogers; nephew, Steve Rogers; and numerous cousins that will miss him.

Fly High, Darry!!! We want to thank Superior Hospice of Mansfield, Louisiana, and all his caretaker “angels”.

Funeral services celebrating the life of Mrs. Corley L. Dysart was held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Kilpatrick’s RoseNeath Chapel, Mansfield, Louisiana. Bro. Mike Naquin officiated the service. Interment followed at New Rockdale Cemetery, Mansfield, Louisiana. The visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at the funeral home.

Corley was born on May 21, 1938, in Grand Bayou, Louisiana to Roxie and Courtney LaGars, Sr., and entered into rest on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at her home. Corley was a loving wife, mother, sister, and “Nana”. She loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and playing games with her grandchildren. She was an active member of Kingston Baptist Church and loved her fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. She enjoyed visiting with relatives and friends.