Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Mr. Robert Joseph McGough A memorial service for Mr. Robert McGough, 80 were held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 7 at the Lake Palestine United Methodist Church in Chandler, Texas. Robert was born in Bastrop, Louisiana on August 26, 1936 to John Lawrence McGough and Minnie Mae Hall McGough and passed away on April 26, 2017 at his home in Flint, Texas. Robert was a retired Louisiana and Texas educator having served as a biology and special education teacher, coach, and administrator. A 1955 graduate of Bastrop High School, Robert played football, earning All-District and All-North Louisiana honors as a fullback. Also, Robert was a member of the track team throwing the javelin. In 1959, Robert earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Northeast Louisiana State University. He continued both sports in college serving as the track team captain.

Funeral services honoring the life of Betty Rascoe, 71, of Converse, LA were at 2:00 PM Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Union Springs Baptist Church in Converse, LA where Reverend Richard Enterkin and Rev. David Lane officiated. Burial followed at Union Springs Cemetery in Converse, LA. The family received friends at Union Springs Baptist Church on Thursday, May 4, 2017 from 12 PM till time of service. Betty was born on January 5, 1946 to James Sebren and Julia Sebren Raborn and entered into rest on May 1, 2017. Preceding Betty in death is her father, James Leroy Sebren; paternal grandparents, George and Alpha Sebren and maternal grandparents Albert and Maude Ott.

Funeral services honoring the life of Mary “Topsy” Farmer, 76, of Converse, LA were held at 11:00 AM Monday, May 8, 2017 at Union Springs Baptist Church in Converse, LA were Rev. Richard Enterkin, Rev. Claude Weatherford and Rev. Chucky Clark officiated. Burial followed at Union Springs Cemetery in Converse, LA. The family received friends at Union Springs Baptist Church on Sunday, May 7, 2017 from 4:00 PM till 9:00 PM. “Topsy” was born on October 12, 1940 to Bernard Ward and Eleah Studer Gamble and entered into rest on May 5, 2017. Preceding “Topsy” in death are her mother, Eleah Studer Gamble and great grandson, Cy Williams.

In Loving Memory of Mr. Robert Joseph McGough A memorial service for Mr.Robert McGough, 80 will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 7 at the Lake Palestine United Methodist Church in Chandler,Texas. Robert was born in Bastrop,Louisiana on August 26, 1936 to John Lawrence McGough and Minnie Mae Hall McGough and passed away on April 26, 2017 at his home in Flint, Texas. Robert was a retired Louisiana and Texas educator having served as a biology and special education teacher,coach, and administrator. A 1955 graduate of Bastrop High School, Robert played football,earning All-District and All-North Louisiana honors as a fullback.Also, Robert was a member of the track team throwing the javelin.In 1959, Robert earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Northeast Louisiana State University. He continued both sports incollege serving as the track team captain.

Grand Cane, LA Services for Marie Tilleux Davis of Grand Cane were held at the Smyrna Presbyterian Church on Sunday, April 30. Visitation was held begin at 1:00 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. and Interment in Smyrna Cemetery. Marie passed away after a lengthy illness at the place of her birth in the Smyrna Community on Wednesday,April 26, 2017 at the age of 86.Marie was a dedicated wife, mother,grandmother, great-grandmother,teacher, and art enthusiast. Marie was born on March 13,1931 to Clarice Vivian “Tip”McMichael Tilleux and Albert Emerson Tilleux. Her education was received in the public schools of DeSoto and Caddo Parishes. She graduated from C. E. Byrd High School where she was a proud member of the Hall of Fame. In 1953 she received a B.A. degree in Art from Northwestern Louisiana University.

Funeral services honoring the life of Wilton Paul Verret were held Monday, April 24, 2017, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield.Mr. Verret died April 21, 2017, just seven weeks following the death of his beloved wife of 57 years, Marcia Ann Bridges Verret, who died on March 5, 2017. Inseparable in life, Wilton and Marcia are now joined in heaven. They were natives of St. Mary Parish, LA, and 50-year residents of Mansfield, where they were active members and elders of Living Word Church. Wilton was born August 21, 1942 and Marcia was born Nov. 28, 1945.They are survived by a son, Marc Verret and wife Teresa of Florence, AL; two daughters, Jocklynn Keville and husband Bruce of Houston, TX, and Elysia Lowry of Mansfield; six grandchildren,Matthew Keville, Sedolia “Sadie” Sanders, Dustin Lowry, AdamVerret, Ian Lowry and Samantha Lowry; and one great grandchild,Elliott June Sanders.

SHREVEPORT, LA - Sally Baker Hudson, 51, of Shreveport died April 16, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer.Born December 15, 1965, in Mansfield, LA, Sally’s family has deep North Louisiana roots. After graduating from Central High School, Sally attended Louisiana State University of Shreve port and earned her B.S. in Medical Technology. For her entire 27-year career as a clinical laboratory scientist, Sally was a member of the Willis-Knighton Health System family. During her illness,that family supported Sally personally and provided her with the same level of excellent care that was her standard.

Funeral services honoring the life of Althia “Mickey” Veuleman, 84, of Pelican, were held at 2:00 PM Monday, April 10, 2017 at Wallace Baptist Church in Pelican, LA with Dr. Jeff Jinks, Reverend Joe Thibeau and Reverend James Moore officiated. Burial will follow at Spring Ridge Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, LA. The family received friends at Rose- Neath Funeral Home on Sunday, April 9, 2017 from 5:30 PM till 8:00 PM. Mickey was born on March 13, 1933 to Earl P. and Myrtice Brown and entered into rest on April 8, 2017. Preceding Mickey in death is her husband, Ray D. Veuleman; parents, Earl P. and Myrtice Brown; sons, Michael Ray Veuleman, Donald Jeffery Veuleman; daughter, Cynthia Kay Veuleman; sister, Lois Brown Campbell; and son-in-law, Roger D. Jennings. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her son, James R.

Shirley Ann Angele went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 27, 2017. She was born in Mansfield, LA on February 19, 1938 to Edwin “Eddie” Gronville Angele and Claire Elizabeth Tyler Angele. Shirley was a member of First Baptist Church in Mansfield. She loved the Lord with all her heart and loved her family dearly. People who knew her loved her tender heart and her sense of humor. She was a retired LA Public Health Nurse and a real estate agent. She partnered with her sister, Kay, in a mail order business for many years. She loved fishing, traveling and watching westerns. Preceding Shirley in death were her parents and a brother, Milton Edwin Angele.

James Allen (Sonny) Hatcher, 79, of Union Springs Community of Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. He was born May 7, 1937 in Shreveport, Louisiana to James V. Hatcher and Feriene N. Powell Hatcher. Sonny grew up in Union Springs, Louisiana and served 4 years as a member of Army National Guard. He served 7 years in USAF. He retired from AT&T. Known to many as Papa Jim, Sonny and Joy for years were devoted foster parents. But his passion was writing and playing his music and years of being an AT&T pioneer clown. Sonny touched many lives. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and youngest brother, Earnest Ray (Tootle) Hatcher. He was survived by his wife, Joyce Bates Hatcher; sister, Elizabeth M. Moore and husband Bob of Brownsville, Texas; brother, Leo R. (Buster) Hatcher and wife Zella of Grand Cane, Louisiana and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and foster children.