Obituaries

Johnny Williams, 71, of Mansfield, Louisiana entered into eternal rest on October 25, 2020 in Shreveport, Louisiana.

A visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, Louisiana. Funeral services honoring the life of Johnny were held at the funeral home on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Officiating at the service was his brother, James Williams. Interment will followed the service at Highland Cemetery in Mansfield, Louisiana.

Johnny was born on April 15, 1949 in Jasper County, Texas to Luther and Gladys Williams.

Preceding Johnny in death are his parents, Luther and Gladys Williams; his wife, Deborah Williams; his daughter, Stephanie Williams; his brothers, Thomas “Jackie” Williams and Cecil Williams; and his sisters, Gladys Williams and Wanda Welborn.

Elton O. Smith, 82, of Mansfield, Louisiana entered into eternal rest at his home surrounded by his family on October 30, 2020 in Mansfield, Louisiana.

A visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, November 04, 2020 at the Hunter Magnolia Baptist Church in Mansfield, Louisiana with the funeral service following at 11:00 a.m. Officiating the service will be Bro Amador Santos. Interment followed the service at Hunter Magnolia Cemetery in Mansfield, Louisiana.

Elton Oliver Smith was born on February 9, 1938 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to James W Smith and Millie Johnson Smith.

Preceding Elton in death are his parents, James and Millie Smith, son, James Carl Smith and 7 brothers and sisters.

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Kirk Michael Thomas, loving father, husband, and friend, on October 16, 2020.

He was born on April 7, 1976 in Niskayuna, NY, raised in Mansfield, LA and his final home in Livingston, LA.

Kirk worked as a truck driver for Stranco for many years. He enjoyed driving trucks, riding motorcycles, coaching youth baseball, spending time with family, and everything Halloween. He was already starting with his pranks and looking forward to all of the activities.

Funeral services for Lurline Davis Ramsey, was held on Thursday, October 22, 2020 10 a.m. at Grand Cane Baptist Church in Grand Cane, Louisiana. Visitation was held at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana, on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Graveside services followed at Mitchell Cemetery in Converse, Louisiana immediately following the services. Brother Jerrell Head, of Landmark Baptist Church officiated.

Lurline was born on March 4, 1944 in Marthaville, Louisiana to Robert and Nora George Davis. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 19, 2020 in Shreveport, Louisiana. In July of 1965 she married the love of her life, Bobby R. Ramsey in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was a member of Landmark Baptist Church in Stonewall, Louisiana. She loved, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren with all of her heart. She enjoyed spoiling her Chorkie puppy, Macy, and loved her flowerbeds, especially roses.

Funeral services honoring the life of Jena Lee Mannies were held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at First United Methodist Church in Mansfield, Louisiana. Officiating the service was Rev. Bill McLain and Rev. Dean Register. A visitation with the family was held on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, Louisiana. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

Suporia B. Archie-Richardson, better known as Mama, Mother, MotherDear, Granny, Auntie, Cuzn Suporia, Sis Archie, Sis. Richardson stepped into Heaven on Monday,19 October 2020 at Hospice of the Valley in Gilbert, AZ, surrounded by her family and close friends.

Suporia was born 8 April 1926, in Mansfield, LA to Will and Annie Brown. She was the 7th child born out of 13 children. Suporia professed her faith in the Lord, Jesus Christ at the young age of ten years old, and was baptized by her Pastor, Rev. J.H. Forbes, Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Mansfield, LA. Later years, Suporia became active member of the Springhill Baptist Church, Oxford LA. under the leadership of Rev. Joe and Velma Paul. She served in the choir, Vacation Bible School and any ministry that her service was needed.

Ben Johnson, III. passed away peacefully at his home on October 21, 2020. Mr. Ben, as he was known, was born on December 24, 1925 to Sadie Prothro Johnson and Walter Fair Johnson, Sr. at Cottage Grove Plantation. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jen Rives Johnson, his brother, Walter Fair Johnson, Jr. and his nephew, Richard T. Johnson.

Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Mary V. Gibbs and son-in-law Troy; his nephew, Walter Fair Johnson, III and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Mr. Ben attended Byrd High School and continued on to the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in 1947. He served 4 years on a Navy destroyer in the Korean War.

He was married 43 years to Jen Rives Johnson, and they had one child, Mary V. Gibbs and husband Troy.

Funeral services honoring the life of David Lilley, 86, were held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, Louisiana. Officiating the service was Rev. Jimmy Lilley with interment following the service at Oak Grove Cemetery in Converse, La.

A visitation was held in the Chapel from 5:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. on Friday October 16, 2020.

Walter was born on October 11, 1934 in Converse, La to Sidney and Myrtice Dans Lilley, and entered into eternal rest on October 12, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Preceding David in death are his parents, wife: Ina Lee Lilley, one sister, Pauline, and 10 brothers, William, Oda, Marshall, SL, Douglas, Frank, Maurice, Sampson, Charles and Johnny.

Funeral services honoring the life of Mary Evelyn Angele Poarch were held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, Louisiana. Officiating the service was Rev. Thumper Miller. Interment followed the service at Highland Cemetery. The family received friends at the Rose-Neath Chapel on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.

Mary was born June 25, 1934 to Edwin and Claire Angele and entered into rest on October 11, 2020 at the age of 86 in Mansfield, Louisiana.

Preceding Mary in death are her parents, sister, Shirley Ann Angele, brother Milton Angele and her sister in law Erline Angele.

A private family funeral honoring the life of Edward L. Evans, 85, of Mansfield, LA, was held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2020, at Calvary Baptist Church in Mansfield. Burial immediately followed at Sloan Cemetery next to the church.

Public visitation with the family was held on Sunday, October 18, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Roseneath Funeral Home in Mansfield.