Obituaries

Robert Taft (Shane) Pharris, 62, of Converse, LA, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at the VA Hospital in Shreveport, LA. He was born September 7, 1954 in Beaumont, TX to Robert Taft Pharris and Patsy Kelley Pharris. Shane was preceded in death by his parents. Shane grew up in Pasadena, TX and served as a member of The United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his son, Robert James Pharris of Houston, TX; his brothers, Ronnie Pharris and wife Cindy of Clarendon, TX; Rick Pharris and wife Janet of Mansfield, LA; Randy Pharris of La Porte, TX; Roger Pharris and his wife Elizabeth of Pasadena, TX; and sister Debra Booth and husband John of De Kalb, TX, and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation was held at 9 a.m. Thursday, December 29, 2016, at Aulds Funeral Home in Shreveport. A service of remembrance was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the Veteran’s Cemetery in Keithville, LA.

Christopher Ryan Curry, 7, of Logansport, Louisiana, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 6, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center where Bro. Frankie Mathis and Sister Melba Rodgers officiated. Interment followed at Willow Grove Cemetery in Shelby County. Christopher was born July 27, 2009, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Ryan Curry and Michelle Garcia Curry. He loved his trucks, wagons and “Hound”. He is survived by Parents: Ryan and Michelle Curry of Logansport, Louisiana, Grandparents: Adonna and Jay McClain of Logansport, Louisiana, Moses and Stephanie Garcia of Houston, Texas,Denise Curry of Logansport, Louisiana, Rocky Curry and wife, Kerin, of Logansport, Louisiana, Great Grandparents: Carol and Iven Moore of Mt.

Raymond Edward Garner, 52, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016, in Center. Visitation was held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 17, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Chris Collins officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Mr. Garner was born April 7, 1964, in Key West, Florida, to James Burton Garner and Bonlean West Garner. He was a member of Toledo Bend Baptist Church. He is survived by Sister: Karen Clifton and husband, Roger, of Joaquin; Brothers: Thomas Garner and wife, Donna, of Vidalia, Georgia; Sam Garner and wife, Tammy, of Joaquin; Tim Garner and friend, Suzanna Thompson, of Center. Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; Aunt: Beaula Webster of Center; Uncle: Bob Holcombe of Arizona.