Obituaries

Funeral services for Reverend Robert C. Miller were held at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, LA on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. David Permenter and Rev. Lee Dixon officiating. Family received friends for visitation at the funeral home on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until service time. Interment was held at Oak Grove Cemetery in Converse, LA.

Robert was born on December 21, 1932 in Negreet, Louisiana to Rev. Versie Robert Miller and Florie Sibley Miller. He entered into rest on Friday, November 8, 2019 in Sherman, Texas.

Rev. Miller was a minister for over 45 years and pastored churches in Aimwell, Benson and Mansfield, Louisiana. He worked over 40 years at Community Bank and was on the Board of Directors at the time of his death. His favorite hobby was spending time with his grandchildren. He graduated from Oak Grove High School in 1952 and graduated from Louisiana College in Pineville with a BA in History and Religious Education.

On November 6, 2019, Robert Clarence Bissett, passed away at the age of 78. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother, and cousin. Bob was born in Ballinger, Texas on July 7, 1941, to Derward Cleo Bissett and Eula May Clark Bissett. Bob was a banker for many years. He enjoyed piddling around in his workshop and fishing. He also enjoyed hunting in Texas.

Bob is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia Bissett, daughter, Denise Guilbeaux, sister, Brenda Bissett Fleetwood, grandson, Michael Jacob Guilbeaux (Rebecca), and great-granddaughters, Hannah Ann Guilbeaux and Ella Claire Guilbeaux, and cousins, Chris and Linda Bissett, and Randy and Mary Ruth Curtis. The love of his life was Opie, his precious dog who stayed by his side through his illness.

Oh Dear Gussie!!!! At 12:20 Sunday morning November 10, 2019 I gained my wings!!

Memorial services honoring the life of Steffany Sewell Martin will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2019 at Southside Baptist Church in Mansfield, LA with Rev. Frankie Mathis officiating. Family will receive friends for visitation from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the church.

Steffany was born December 31, 1980 in Shreveport, LA and entered rest on November 10, 2019 in Mansfield, LA. She was the daughter of Ricky Charles Sewell and Cheri Kay Springer Sewell. Steffany was employed at DeSoto Regional Health System as a Registered Nurse in the ER.

She is preceded in death by Maternal Grandparents, Margaret Ann Springer and Lennis B. Springer; Paternal Grandparents, Wesley Sewell and Evelyn Sewell VanArsdel; Father-In-Law, Melvin Lynn Martin, Sr.

Marcella Virginia "Chena" Rambin Robbins passed away at 11:10 pm on Friday November 1, 2019, All Saints Day. She was born September 26, 1929 to Amos and Lucille Rambin. She was one of 11 siblings raised during the Great Depression and WWII, events that shaped her as well as our great country.

Her parents taught her that unwavering faith, unconditional love and unfailing hope would take her through all seasons of life and Chena was the perfect example of these virtues to not only her parents and siblings, husband of 56 years Marvin Robbins, and their 10 children, 21 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren, but also to innumerable aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Everyone who ever met Chena found in her a wellspring of love, comfort, and acceptance, regardless of race, creed or economic status. She once said, "This family never throws anyone away. We keep each other...always".

A memorial service for Lita Karen “Cookie” Creech Thompson was held at the First Baptist Church of Logansport, LA on Thursday, November 7, 2019, with visitation held prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Karen, lovingly known throughout her life as “Cookie”, was born in Logansport, LA on August 17, 1949 to parents Lloyd “Shug” Creech and Betty VanCleave Creech. She died peacefully at home in Center, TX on November 3, 2019.

She is survived by her son, Charlie B. Thompson of New Orleans, LA; brothers Billy Creech of Logansport, LA and Sam Creech and husband Michael “Niko” Corolla of Irving, Texas, along with several sister-in-laws, numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Cookie is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Thompson, her parents, Lloyd “Shug” and Betty VanCleave Creech, and brother, Danny Creech.

Funeral services for Kermie Smith Valentine were held on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Christ Memorial Episcopal Church in Mansfield, LA. Visitation began at 9:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. Eucharistic Mass with the Reverend Jamie Flowers officiating. Interment followed at Mansfield Cemetery.

James Jagneaux, 82, passed away on November 7, 2019 after a battle with lung cancer.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. on November 9, 2019 at Fellowship Baptist Church, 124 Fellowship Circle, Converse, LA with Brother Weyland Gauntt officiating. Visitation was held from 1:00 p.m. until service time. Interment was held at Oak Grove Cemetery in Converse, LA.

James was born on June 24, 1937 in China, Texas. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and was a longtime automobile dealer. He has owned Triple J Motors in Mansfield, LA since 1981. Since his retirement, his sons have continued to operate the business.

Mr. Jagneaux loved horses and always surrounded himself with them. He was a very compassionate person and loved to help others. You could call him day or night and he would drop everything to come to your aid.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Pauline Jagneaux and two brothers, Alvin Jagneaux and George Jagneaux.

Nora Faye English Connell of Grand Cane, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 after a lengthy battle with cancer at Colonial Oaks in Bossier City, La. She was born on June 18, 1937 in the Lula Community in Desoto Parish, La.

Nora Faye met the love of her life, Jack G. Connell at Nabors Trailers in Mansfield where she worked in the office and Jack was a truck driver for many years. Together they raised Simmental cattle and sold calves to 4-H children who won numerous awards at the Louisiana State Fair. Even after Jack’s death she loved working and taking care of their cows every day.

Nora’s last employment was as a bookkeeper with her family at English Auto Parts and Wrecker Service in Mansfield. Nora was fondly referred to as “Aunt Nora Faye” by most everyone and famous for her homemade brownies which were the favorites of the Men’s Coffee Bunch at work.

Funeral services for Clara Bessie Webb were held at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, LA on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Jimmy Price officiating. Family received friends for visitation at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Interment was held at Sardis Cemetery in Converse, LA.

Clara was born on May 1, 1939 in Mansfield, Louisiana to Charlie E. Ford and Blanche C. Lord. She entered into rest on October 27, 2019 in Many, Louisiana.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Charles W. Davis; sisters, Jean Manning and Mary Welborn; brothers, Charlie Ford and James Rambin and grandson, Christopher Harville.

Funeral services honoring the life of Johnny Howard Sims, 77, were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Spring Ridge Baptist Church in Pleasant Hill, LA with Reverend Glen Howard officiating. Family received friends for visitation at the church on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m Interment was held at Spring Ridge Cemetery.

Johnny was born May 1, 1942 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to John Jackson Sims and Florence Wilma Carr Sims. He entered into rest on October 23, 2019 in Converse, Louisiana.

Preceding Johnny in death were his parents; daughter, Jeannie Marie Sims and numerous brothers and sisters.