Obituaries

If big things come in small packages, the small 6lb. 8oz baby boy born to Carl Roosevelt Jackson, Jr. and Oristene Brooks Jackson was definitely worth his weight in gold. Marvin Ray, born December 4, 1961, in Mansfield, Louisiana was the middle child of three and the only son of his parents.

Marvin accepted Christ as his Savior as a young child at the Shady Grove United Methodist Church where he was reared and nurtured. As he grew in years, he developed his faith and a call to service. He discovered his vocal talent as a youth in the Youth Choir. He later became the choir director, a calling that lasted a lifetime. He also became the financial secretary and bookkeeper. Through his hard work and penchant for excellence, he served God by being faithful, committed and dedicated to his work in the kingdom. His voice still reverberates in the lofts of many area churches, businesses, and centers of community events.

08/07/31 - 01/06/23

Funeral services celebrating the life of Alfred “Doug” Garrett were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Logansport, Logansport, Louisiana. Burial followed at O. E. Price Memorial Cemetery in Logansport, Louisiana. Officiating the service were Rev. Shawn Thrapp and Rev. Eric Garrett. Visitation was held at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Doug was born on August 7, 1931, in Logansport, Louisiana to Robert Levi Garrett and Nellie Edna Daughtry Garrett and entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 6, 2023, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Preceding him in death are his parents; son, Christopher Garrett; daughter, D’Neice Garrett; brothers, James Randal Garrett, and Parker Lee Garrett; and sisterin- law, Ouida Springer Garrett.

3/23/30 - 1/09/23

Funeral services celebrating the life of Jean Tullis were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Chapel, 943 Polk Street, Mansfield, Louisiana with Bro. Tommy McMellon officiating. Burial followed at Chreene Cemetery, Stanley, Louisiana. Visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Jean was born on March 23, 1930, in Logansport, Louisiana to Frank and Evie Chreene Cordova and entered into eternal rest on January 9, 2023, in Mansfield, Louisiana.

Preceding her in death are her parents; two infant sons; sisters, Doreene Pierce, Idabelle Woods, and Kathleen Cordova; and brother, G.C. Cordova.

Left to cherish her memory are a host of nieces and nephews.

Honoring Jean as pallbearers were Richard Myers, John Franklin Woods, Kristopher Lindsey, Steven Lindsey, and Matthew Davis.

Mayo Cobb 83, of Mansfield, LA passed away on December 21, 2022 in Shreveport, LA surrounded by family and friends. Visitation was held Tuesday, December 27th at RoseNeath Funeral Home in Mansfield, LA from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Services were held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 28th at Rose-Neath Chapel in Mansfield, LA with Rev. Toby Shaw officiating. Interment followed at Sloan Cemetery in Mansfield, LA.

/09/26 – 11/29/22

Funeral services for Dena “Denie” Crawford Howe, 96, were held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. Burial followed at Stonewall Cemetery in Stonewall, Louisiana. A visitation was held Tuesday, November 29, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Officiating the service was Reverend McKee Williams.

Denie was born on June 9, 1926 in Shelby County, Texas to Ruth and Herman Crawford and passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 in Shreveport.

7/19/40 – 11/29/22

Funeral services celebrating the life of Billy Claude Brumley, 82, of Mansfield, Louisiana, were held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Chapel, Mansfield, Louisiana. Officiating the service were Bro. Brad Darner and Bro. Mike Stewart. Burial followed at Mitchell Cemetery, Mitchell Community, Louisiana. Visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home.

Billy was born on July 19, 1940, to R.G. “Hip” and Syble Brumley and entered into rest on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, after a lengthy illness.

First and foremost, Billy loved the Lord with his whole heart. He took every opportunity to witness to those around him. Billy worked as an auto salesman and school bus driver. His hobbies included witnessing for his Lord and Savior, fishing, hunting, and camping.

ANNIE RUTH SPRINGER SIMMONS 3/02/28 - 11/24/22

Annie Ruth Springer Simmons was born March 2, 1928, in Mansfield, DeSoto Parish, Louisiana.

She spent her childhood & adolescent years growing up in Sabine Parish. She graduated from Mansfield High School in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. Annie spent some time living in Long Beach, California employed with the telephone company as a long-distance and marine telephone operator and Shari‘s restaurant as a head hostess. Any time away from work, she enjoyed dancing with her sister Danielle who was a dance instructor for Arthur Murray Studios.

Annie married Daniel Reed Simmons on March 1, 1952, in Mansfield, Louisiana. Together they lived and raised four children on acreage south of Mansfield. And during that time for many years, she was the bookkeeper in her husband’s home-building construction business.

PAUL D. BROWN 05/31/60 – 11/18/22

A memorial service celebrating the life of Paul D. Brown will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Southside Baptist Church, located at 7329 Hwy. 509 in Mansfield. Dr. Gary Orr and David Hill will be officiating. A private burial will be held later.

Paul was born May 31, 19160 in Newport, Rhode Island to Jack and Joyce Brown. He entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 18,2022, after a brief battle with cancer. Paul retired from the U. S. Navy after 22 and one-half years of service.

Paul was preceded in death by his Mother, Joyce Brown; Grandparents Carlton and Eva Brown and Arthur and Ozzie McDaniel.

With great sadness, the family of Gilmer S. Pittard announces his passing on to his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 8th, at the age of 88.

Gil, as he was known by family and friends, was born in Mansfield, Louisiana. He a grew up and went to school in Grand Cane, Louisiana, where he graduated early by attending summer school. He continued his education at Louisiana Tech earning a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1956. As a member of the Air Force ROTC, after graduation, Gil was assigned to the National Security Agency in Washington, D.C. from 1959 to 1970, before moving into civilian service.

Veronica Carolyn (Graham) Muench passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in Houma, Louisiana.

Carolyn was born in Kountze, Texas on October 21, 1955. She grew up in Mansfield, LA, and graduated from Mansfield High School. She later became a resident of South Louisiana, which held her long-standing love for the food and culture.

A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Carolyn was one of 5 siblings to Betty Graham, Sandra Graham, Kathleen Graham, and Richard Graham Jr. Carolyn had many fond memories of growing up in a large but close-knit family with much teasing and laughter, and love.

Preceded in death by her parents; Billy Jean Coleman Graham and Richard Doyle Graham Sr., and brother; Richard Graham Jr., and longtime companion Ronny Goubert Sr., she is survived by her son; Van Reech III, (daughter-inlaw; Rachel Stoutes), daughter; Emily Muench and grandson; Kingston Vance and many nieces, nephews, and friends.