Obituaries

Katherine Lewis “Jackie” Riddle Odum went to be with her Lord and Savior on, Saturday, May 17, 2014, a the age of 100. Jackie was born the youngest of ten children on August 14, 1913, at East Point, Red River Parish, LA to

John D. Ingram, Jr. passed away on April 2, 2014. He was born on May 10, 1927 in Marthaville, Louisiana to his parents John D. Ingram, Sr. and Ollie Weeks Ingram whom have preceded him in death. He is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Hazel Ingram. Two sons, Danny Ray Ingram and Terry L. Ingram. Three sisters, Johnnie Barlow, Jackie Sue Lee and Helen Speights. Six grandchildren Ruth, Ryan, Zachary, Brandy, Brad and David. Great-grandchildren Nathaniel, Morgan, Zachary, Coleman, Madelyn, Ashland, Whitney and Madeline Ingram. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.

Born 6/30/1930 - 5/2/2014 Farewell Services will be Held: Wake Friday May 9th 7pm-8pm Purvis Funeral Home Whaley Street Mansfield,La.71052 Funeral Services: Saturday 11am New Eastside Baptist Church Gibbs Street

Mansfield,La. Mrs. Tolver worked in education as a 2nd grade teacher for almost 16 years in Desoto Parish, All Saints and Johnson Elementary. She leaves to mourn 2 sons: Gregory Tolver San Diego,Ca., Cleveland Tolver Austin Texas;1 daughter in law Brenda Tolver(SD); 4 Grandchildren, *Latonya Tolver; Los Angeles, *Gregory Tolver Jr. Wife (Mariel)San Diego,Ca; *Tredale Tolver Buffalo Grove,II. *7 Great Grandchildren The Family wishes to invite you to share in the Home Going services.  

 

 

Lappin, Fran (69) departed this life peacefully on March 21, 2014 at home in Charles City,  VA, after a three-year battle with cancer. She was born August 8, 1944 in Henderson, TX, and was the oldest of four children. She

is survived by her husband Dr. Craig Lappin; her surviving siblings and their spouses, Dr. Sue and Burton Weaver of Louisiana and Mr. Scott and Rhonda Wells of Texas; seven nieces and nephews in Louisiana

and Texas, and other extended family. Mrs. Lappin was preceded in death by her parents, M.P. and Bobbie Fountain Wells, and her brother, M.P. “Buddy” Wells, Jr. Fran lived a full life, leaving a legacy of kindness, love, and strength, a beautiful home and garden, and her beloved beagles. She was president of Altrusa Club in New Orleans and in high school an excellent basketball player. After a brief career as a mathematics teacher, she