Obituaries

Dennis Wayne Deas, age 64, passed away at home surrounded by his children after a brief illness. Due to his wishes, he was cremated and no public memorial service was held. The family met on Sunday, September 20, to reminisce, laugh and cry as they celebrated Dennis’ life.

Dennis was born on August 9, 1956 to parents L. A. “Jim” and Onita Stepp Deas, who preceded him in death along with his sister Candace “Candy” Deas Wolf, sister-inlaw Wanda Huey Deas, uncle Jerry Stepp, aunts Annette Stepp Schimming and Kay Stepp Pavlock, and infant nephew David Deas.

On August 28, 2020, heaven gained the most beautiful, red headed, spunky angel; Tammie Rambin Phillips, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and the best friend you could possibly ask for. She touched the lives of so many and her loving legacy will continue to live on.

We thank everyone for their condolences and prayers as our family goes through this difficult time.

A celebration of life was held on Saturday, September 5th at True Vine Baptist Church in Mansfield, LA at 6:00 p.m.

The family asks that if you have any photos or memories of their mom you’d like to share with them, please feel free to do so. God bless.

Funeral services for Howard Eland Rushing will be held on Saturday, Sept 5, 2020 at First Baptist Church in Logansport, La. Visitation was held from at 10 a.m. and services followed at 11 a.m. Officiating at the service was Bro. Shawn Thrapp assisted by Bro. Timothy Roberson. Burial took place at Hathorn Cemetery, Ashland, LA.

Howard Rushing was a special husband, daddy, papaw, brother, uncle and more to all his family and friends. He was born in Ashland, LA on March 10, 1930 to William F. and Sabra E. Rushing and went home to Jesus on Friday, August 28, 2020 in Shreveport, La. Survivors include the love of his life, Ruby Elaine Giddens Rushing. They were married on Oct. 3, 1952 and were looking forward to their 68th anniversary.

James Glen Myers, age 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2020, at his home in Pelican, Louisiana. Glen was born on July 28, 1940, in Provencal, Louisiana to Rev. J. N. Myers and Mirial Roberts Myers. His family moved to Pelican in 1951when Bro. Myers became the pastor of the Pelican Baptist Church.

Glen graduated from Pelican High School in 1958, and continued his education at Northwestern State College (now Northwestern State University) where he graduated with a degree in Math Education in 1962. He taught in Vinton, Louisiana before settling back in Pelican for a time as a dairy farmer. Glen and Kathleen Gallaspy married on July 21, 1962. After the birth of their two oldest children, Glen and Kathleen moved to Shreveport where Glen was an adjuster for

Memorial services honoring the life of Dr. J. Gary Booker will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at the First Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden, 900 Jordan Street in Shreveport. Due to COVID, the service will be held outside.

Dr. J. Gary Booker was born on January 22, 1953 in Center, Texas to James Julyn Booker and Sadie Rae Windham Booker. He entered into eternal rest due to a tragic ATV wreck alongside his father, James Julyn Booker on August 29, 2020 in Mansfield, Louisiana.

Dr. Booker was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Shreveport. He was LSU Director of Emergency Psychiatry and started the Alzheimer’s Support Fund of the Community Foundation of Northwest Louisiana. LSU Medical School was dear to his heart, and he always felt that its graduates should give back to the community.

Graveside services honoring the life of Patsy Stout Horn, 87, were held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at Old Mansfield Cemetery in Mansfield, Louisiana. Officiating the service was Brother Thumper Miller.

Patsy was born July 30, 1933, in Mansfield, Louisiana to Albert Blanchard Lester and Annie Irene Andrews Lester. She entered into eternal rest, leaving behind all earthy hindrances, on Sunday, August 30, 2020, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Albert “Red” and Irene “Grannie” Lester; her husband of nearly 42 years and father of her children, Jack R. Stout; her brother, Jackie Lester; and her sister-in-law, Mildred Lester.

Longtime readers may recall me talking about frying up some good ole cornmeal coated catfish and serving them with Jo-Jo fried potato wedges. I first had these when I lived in Little Rock, Ark. back in the mid 70’s to early 80’s. There was a locally famous BBQ restaurant that served these with their plates and everyone just loved them some Jo-Jo’s. I never could get the method down on how Mr. Joe got these big wedges of potato so crispy until I ran out of frozen french fries one night while frying up a batch of fish. The only thing I had left was a baked potato from the night before so I cut it into medium sized wedges and dumped them into the oil. Up floated big crispy Jo-Jo fries! AND I’ve done them that way ever since - even improving on them some.

Private graveside services honoring the life of James Julyn Booker, 92, were held at Prude Cemetery.

James was born on June 9, 1928 in Mansfield, Louisiana to Willie and Tina Booker. He entered into eternal rest on August 29, 2020 in Mansfield, Louisiana.

James and his son, Dr. James Gary Booker M.D., passed away together in a tragic ATV accident.

Preceding him in death are his parents, Willie Booker and Tina Magnees Booker; son, Dr. James Gary Booker M.D.; grandson, John Gavin Barber, along with five brothers and three sisters.

Funeral services honoring the life of Ransome Alexander Canipe, Jr. were held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, Louisiana. Officiating the service was Rev. Amador Santos. Interment followed at Prude Cemetery in Mansfield, Louisiana. A visitation with the family was held at the funeral home on Saturday, August 15, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Ransome was born on December 13, 1968 in Mansfield, Louisiana to Ransome Alexander Canipe, Sr. and Mary Marie Booker Canipe. He entered into eternal rest on August 13, 2020 in Mansfield, Louisiana.

Preceding Ransome in death are his parents, Ransome and Mary Canipe; paternal and maternal grandparents; sister, Judy Diane Wilson; and niece, Stephanie Wilson.

Graveside services honoring the life of Raymond Lee Burr were held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Highland Cemetery located in Mansfield, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Bro. Toby Shaw. A visitation with the family was held at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield on Monday, August 31, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Raymond was born on October 11, 1945 in Minden, Louisiana to J.W. “Jim” Burr and Carrie Burr. He entered into eternal rest on August 25, 2020 in Mansfield, Louisiana.