Obituaries

Wed
27
Oct

CHERYL MATHIS SMITH

CHERYL MATHIS SMITH

A graveside service honoring the life of Cheryl Mathis Smith, 72, was held Friday, October 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Highland Cemetery in Mansfield, Louisiana. Officiating the service was Reverend Joe Waggener.

Cheryl was born to Walter Malcolm Mathis and Anna Mathis Herring on January 8, 1949 in Overton, Texas and went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2021 in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Wed
27
Oct

KERRY EUGENE WRIGHT

KERRY EUGENE WRIGHT

Funeral services honoring the life of Kerry Eugene Wright, 86, were held on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral home, 943 Polk St. in Mansfield, Louisiana. The Interment followed at Bethlehem Cemetery in Homer, Louisiana at 2:30 p.m. Visitation was held on Sunday, October 24, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Officiating the service was Reverend Bill McLain.

Kerry was born to George Elvis Wright and Pauline Haskins Wright on January 7th, 1935 in Minter, Texas and entered into rest the night of October 21st, 2021 in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Wed
27
Oct

HUEY P. EVANS, SR.

HUEY P. EVANS, SR.

Huey P. Evans, Sr., age 84, passed away in Shreveport surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Visitation and the viewing were held on Friday, October 22, at Jenkins Funeral Home in Mansfield from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. His funeral was held on October 23 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. John M. Jones, pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, officiating. The Burial followed immediately at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery.

Huey was born on January 29, 1937 to parents William J. and Pearl Evans in the Sugar Hill Community, just outside of Mansfield. He spent his entire life not far from where he was born. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Will Evans and Henry James Evans. He and his wife, Betty Jean Patterson Evans, would have celebrated their 64th Wedding Anniversary on November 24, 2021.

Wed
20
Oct

EMMETT D. RENOIS, JR.

EMMETT D.
EMMETT D.

Services celebrating the life of Emmett D. Renois, Jr., 89, were held on Friday, October 8th, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 943 Polk St., Mansfield Louisiana. Burial followed at Grove Hill Cemetery, in Mansfield, Louisiana. A visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Officiating the service was Reverend Bob Latham.

Emmett was born on May 11, 1932 to Willie Paxton Renois and Emmett Renois, Sr. in Pelican, Louisiana and was called home to be with the Lord on the evening of Saturday, October 2, 2021 in Bossier City, Louisiana.

Thu
14
Oct

AGNES ALENE COOPER PILKINGTON GUNTER

BARBARA ANN “BOBBIE” CAULFIELD WILLIAMS

Agnes Alene Cooper Pilkington Gunter, 98, of Mansfield, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021, surrounded by family at Toledo Nursing Center in Zwolle, Louisiana.

Agnes was born on September 23, 1923, in Many, Louisiana. She was one of 13 children born to William and Mary Alice Dew Cooper. She graduated from Many High School in 1942 and married her husband of 41 years, Tom E. Pilkington, on Christmas Eve of that same year. They went on to have five children.

Thu
14
Oct

BARBARA ANN “BOBBIE” CAULFIELD WILLIAMS

BARBARA ANN “BOBBIE” CAULFIELD WILLIAMS

Funeral services honoring the life of Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Williams, 75, were held Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Union Springs Baptist Church in Converse, Louisiana. Interment followed at Union Springs Cemetery in Converse, Louisiana. A visitation was held on Friday, October 8, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Officiating over the service was Brother Weyland Gauntt.

Barbara was born on October 16, 1945 to Fred Hillman Caulfield and Vivian Odella Woodard White in Littlefield, Texas, and entered into eternal rest Friday, October 1, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

Barbara was a resident of Joaquin, Texas and spent her days at home, caring for her loving family. Barbara had a deep love for her children and her grandchildren. She enjoyed watching “wrasslin”, loved antique shopping and collecting various “Knick Knacks”. Wherever she went, laughter, joy and happiness were sure to follow.

Thu
14
Oct

ESTER MAY CHAMBERS SMALL

ESTER MAY CHAMBERS SMALL

Services for Esther May Small, 103, were held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Logansport in Logansport, Louisiana. Officiating the service was Reverend Shawn Thrapp.

Esther was born on May 8, 1918 to Calvin Chambers and Ida Hogan in Renfrew, Pennsylvania and entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 3, 2021 in Logansport, Louisiana.

Esther was a resident of Logansport and worked as an enforcement officer for the humane society and the J.S. Mitchell Bus Company in Beaver County, Pennsylvania for many years. She was a volunteer for many organizations, such as the DeSoto Parish Library in Logansport, the Ladies Auxiliary of Logansport, and the Logansport Volunteer Fire Department. In her spare time, Esther could often be found playing bingo, reading and crocheting. She was a genuinely kind soul and her memories will be forever cherished.

Thu
14
Oct

KARL WADE “BO” FOLEY

KARL WADE “BO” FOLEY

Karl Wade “Bo” Foley, 64, of Logansport, Louisiana, passed away on October 6, 2021. Karl was born on April 2, 1957, to Billy Wyan Woods Foley and Kenneth Joe Foley in St. Augustine, Texas. Bo attended school, played sports, and developed life-long friendships at Logansport High School, in Logansport, Louisiana where he graduated in 1975. Bo spent his young adult life in Logansport where he enjoyed water skiing, boating, and life on Toledo Bend with friends and family.

Bo married and had two daughters, Samantha and Fallon, with his wife Terri. He was a dedicated and proud father, who coached little league, attended dance and gymnastics recitals, cheered on his cheerleaders from the sidelines on Friday nights, and was there to support his daughters in every academic endeavor.

Thu
07
Oct

ROGER DALE “R.D.” WINFREE

ROGER DALE “R.D.” WINFREE

Funeral services honoring the life of Roger Dale “RD” Winfree, 70 , were held on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 943 Polk St., Mansfield, Louisiana. Burial followed at Converse Cemetery in Converse, Louisiana. A visitation was held Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. until service time. Officiating the service were Reverend Jimmy Price and Reverend

David Scott. Roger Dale was born on July 28, 1951 to Dan and Winnie Lee Shoalmire in Converse, Louisiana and entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 23, 2021 in Mansfield, Louisiana.

Roger Dale “R.D.” Winfree was a resident of Converse, Louisiana and worked as a carpenter for many years of his life. Most days, when the weather was nice, you could find him in a boat fishing, as that was his favorite pastime. Roger Dale also enjoyed hunting, and spending time with his loving friends and family.

Thu
07
Oct

ALLEN “JOE” JOHNSON

ALLEN “JOE” JOHNSON

Allen Johnson was born on May 22, 1925 and passed away on August 23, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Duffy A. Johnson and Connie Horn Johnson; first wife, Tommie Clarke Johnson; sisters, Vadere Shahan and Era Johnson; and brother, Herman Johnson.

He is survived by from his first union, daughters, Anise and Margaret; son, Cary; grandchildren, Troy and Chris (Heather); and great grandchild, Madison. He is also survived by from his second union, wife, Wanda Johnson; children, BJ and John (Wendy); grandchildren, Bradley (Randi), Amanda (Keeth), Sara, Jim Anna (George), and Jonathan; along with six great grandchildren.

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