Obituaries

Jimmy Lynn Thomas, 74, of Center, Texas passed away August 19, 2021, suddenly at his home.

Celebration of life service was held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 23, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, Texas with visitation from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 22, 2021. Bro. Eric Pledge officiated at the service. Burial was at Bethel Cemetery in Logansport, Louisiana.

Born November 12, 1946, in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, he is the son of Jack and Gertrude Adams Thomas. Jimmy, better known as Paw, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Paw never met a stranger and everyone he encountered loved him. His smile was contagious. He was selfless, generous, kind, and most of all, he loved unconditionally. He loved his family larger than life and some of his favorite times were spent with them at the beach.

Judy Odelle (Hutchins) Smyth, age 76, of Franklin Park, IL, passed away July 26, 2021, from complications post cancer treatment. She lived 2 more years than doctors gave her, fearlessly fighting it every step of the way, and remained strong until her final breath.

Judy was born in Reno, NV, in August 1944. She was the oldest daughter of June Carnell and Tressie Dee (Hufstetler) Hutchins.

Judy graduated from Grand Cane High School, in Grand Cane LA in 1962.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Paula Bradford, and her husband of 38 years, Leonard C. Smyth.

Judy was a stay-at-home mom for most of her life, then worked for nearly 20 years as an insurance specialist for RH Laird Hospital in Kilgore, TX, before retiring to enjoy lake life in Mineola, TX.

Robin Daniels McCarty was born on July 5, 1964 in Mansfield, Louisiana to Robert Forest Daniels and Betty Pierce Daniels. She entered into eternal rest on August 13, 2021 in Mansfield, Louisiana.

Preceding Robin in death are her father, Robert Daniels; brother, Dale Daniels. She leaves behind her husband of 41 years, Robert Dewayne McCarty of Mansfield, Louisiana; mother, Betty Pierce of Logansport, Louisiana; sons, Magnum McCarty of Logansport, Louisiana, Dakota McCarty and wife Elizabeth of Joaquin, Texas; daughter, Megan Johnson and husband Chad of Logansport, Louisiana; sisters, Cathy Ammons and husband Devon of Georgia, Debbie Parker of Lula, Louisiana, Rene’ Horton of Harrison, Arkansas; brother, Robert P. Daniels of Logansport, Louisiana; along with seven grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Due to Covid-19 the family will have a memorial service at a later date.

Robbie Yarbrough Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 3, 2021 after a brief illness.

Robbie was born January 31, 1944 in Star City, Arkansas, to Emery and Hazel Yarbrough. He was a retired paper maker from International Paper. He enjoyed going to the little cabin in Arkansas, hunting with his family and friends, and gardening with his loving wife of 59 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Pete Yarbrough and Billy Yarbrough, two sisters, Marceil Hill and Nancy Yarbrough, a brother-in-law, Troy McGehee, and sister-in-law, Margie Glenn.

Funeral services honoring the life of Timothy Earl Wheless were held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at the First Baptist Church in Logansport, Louisiana. Officiating the service was Rev. Nancy Wofford. A visitation with the family was held on Sunday, August 15, 2021, from 1:30 p.m. until service time at First Baptist Church in Logansport, Louisiana. Interment was held at the Bethel Cemetery in Logansport, Louisiana.

Tim was born on September 24, 1968, in Mansfield, Louisiana to John Paul Wheless and Shirley Marie Chandler Wheless. He entered into rest on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, in Shreveport, Louisiana. “

Funeral services honoring the life of Joyce Ann Gates Seago, of Logansport, Louisiana were held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, Louisiana. Officiating the service was Rev. Melba Rogers. A visitation was held on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, Louisiana from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.. Interment followed at O. E. Price Cemetery in Logansport, Louisiana.

Joyce was born on November 17, 1943 in Mansfield, Louisiana to Vasco Claybrook and Mozelle Cox Claybrook. She entered into eternal rest on August 2, 2021 in Garrison, Texas.

Funeral services honoring the life of Janie Morrell Smith Ward were held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Maple Springs Church in Logansport, Louisiana. Officiating the service were Reverend Mary Smith and Reverend Dwain Smith. A visitation was held at 10:00 a.m. until service time at 12:00 p.m. at Maple Springs Baptist Church in Logansport, Louisiana. Interment followed at Longstreet Cemetery in Longstreet, Louisiana.

Janie was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on August 21, 1939 to George Thomas Morrell and Garland Sample Morrell. She passed from this life on July 26, 2021 in Longstreet, Louisiana. She was a member of Maple Springs Baptist church and Logansport Alf Garrett #123 Order of the Eastern Star. She loved sewing and making Raggedy Ann and Andy Dolls. She loved to travel out west and loved the Rocky Mountains, the ocean and lighthouses. She loved spending time with her family and watching the New Orleans Saints.

On Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Truman Plummer Blue, father of one child, and grandfather passed away at the age of 77.

Truman was born in Pleasant Hill on August 6, 1943 to Earl and Lexie Blue. On September 23, 1963 he married Elizabeth “Maxine” Hoard of Logansport, Louisiana and they settled in Stanley, Louisiana. They reared one daughter, Julie Elyse Blue, and assisted in rearing two grandchildren, Bradly Scott McCollum and Cody Preston Harris.

After 43 years of employment as a detailed weldsman, Truman retired from Riley Beaird Industries in Shreveport, Louisiana. Truman’s love of fishing, hunting and the great outdoors was encouraged by Elmon Duncan Hoard, and Truman passed along his knowledge and mentored several in the love of nature and outdoor sports including his daughter, grandsons, and nephew, Casey Hannigan. Truman was a family man and enjoyed chatting with anyone. If he picked on you he loved you.

Services for Cecil Buron “C. B.” Lum, 68, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 2, 2021, at Hunter Magnolia Baptist Church. The visitation was held from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 2, 2021, at Hunter Magnolia Baptist Church. Officiating the service was Pastor Amador Santos. Interment followed at Union Springs Cemetery.

C. B. passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. He was a resident of the Union Springs Community. C. B. was a member of Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 141 of Shreveport, Louisiana, where he retired. He loved play ing his guitar for the Lord and loved to fish.

A graveside service for Mrs. Patricia Burford Churchman was held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 26, 2021 at the Gloster Trinity Cemetery in Gloster, Louisiana. Visitation was held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at the Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, Louisiana

Mrs. Churchman was born on April 25, 1944 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Charles E. Burford and Laverne Lemley Burford of Gloster, Louisiana. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and a lifelong teacher. She entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on July 21, 2021 at her residence in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

Preceding her in death are her parents, Charles and Laverne Burford; her sister, Mary Carol McLamb, and brother-in-law, James McLamb.