Obituaries

Private graveside services honoring the life of Mr. Jackie Lang Bedsole, 81, were held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 20, 2020 at Pelican Cemetery in Pelican, Louisiana with Rev. Skip Noble officiating. This will be an invitation-only family service not to exceed 10 people due to the restriction of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jackie was born on August 25, 1938 in Coushatta, Louisiana to Jack and Louvana Bedsole. He entered into eternal rest on April 17, 2020 in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Mr. Jackie owned and operated Jackie Bedsole Timber Company for over 30 years, serving International Paper Company for most of those years. He was proud that his sons Harvey and Karl worked in the business with him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Louvana Bedsole; brother, Billy Ray Bedsole; sister, Peggy Brooks.

Private graveside services for Rev. Louis James “L. J. “ Mayweather, Jr. were held on Friday, April 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Hill #1 Cemetery. He was the first born child of Rev. L. J. Sr. and Elise Mayweather, and was born on October 27, 1945. He transitioned from this life on April 2, 2020 at DeSoto Regional Medical Center in Mansfield following a very brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents and his eldest son, Louis James Mayweather, III.

L. J. professed his love for Christ at an early age and was baptized at Zion Hill #1 Missionary Baptist Church. After years of dedication he served in many capacities at his church, faithfully and dutifully. He attended school and graduated from the DeSoto Parish School system in 1963. He met the love of his life, Rosie Mae Ross, and they married on June 13, 1965. They were blessed with three wonderful children.

Graveside services honoring the life of Carolyn Sue Cortinez, 80, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Stanley, Louisiana with Rev. Pat Cobb officiating.

Sue was born on March 15, 1940 in Coushatta, Louisiana to Carlton Woodard and Irene Hill. She entered into rest on April 13, 2020 in Mansfield, Louisiana.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlton Woodard and Irene Hill and her husband of 55 years, Gene Cortinez.

Funeral services honoring the life of Debra Ann Deers Watson will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2020 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, Louisiana with Fr. John Paul Crispin officiating. Interment will be held at Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Mansfield. This will be an invitation-only family service not to exceed 10 people due to the restriction of the COVID-19 pandemic. When the situation allows, a celebration of her life will be held for her many friends and family.

Debra was born on June 21, 1957 in Zwolle, Louisiana to Buford and Annie Deers. She entered into rest on April 3, 2020 in Mansfield, Louisiana.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Buford and Annie Mae Deers of Mansfield, LA; grandparents, Tula Remedies of Zwolle, LA and Edwina Solice Deers of Many, LA; husband, Jermine Thomas of Mansfield, LA; sister, Janis Kay Deers Ebarb of Mansfield, LA; brother, Terry “Bubba” Deers of Mansfield, LA; niece, Jessica Deers of Mansfield, LA.

Jerry Dean Marr, 70, entered into eternal rest on March 29, 2020 in Mansfield, Louisiana.

Jerry was born on October 5, 1949 in Mansfield, Louisiana to Ernest and Jackie Marr.

Jerry graduated from Pelican High School in 1967. He owned and operated a heavy equipment and auto mechanic business for 30+ years. Jerry was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Mansfield, Louisiana. He had a servant’s heart and never passed up an opportunity to teach, lend a helping hand to someone in need, or have you stay for supper. His family and especially his grandchildren brought him tremendous joy. He loved his children and grandchildren equally.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Lester Marr and Jackie Nell Wallace Marr; brother, Kenneth Wayne Marr; son-in-law, Ricky Lewis.

Surrounded by his family. Mark was a master glassblower of four decades and was employed with Carter Glass.

He was known for his love of road trips, passing time by the fire pit at his Rambin home, and spending time with his family, including his beloved dog Rover. His parents, Aubrey and Lanell Chamberlin of Rambin, Louisiana, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Susan, and his two daughters Jan and Hillary Chamberlin. Funeral details are to be announced at a later time.