Obituaries

Funeral services honoring the life of Mrs. Iris Marie McPhearson, 101, was at Jennings Chapel in Marthaville, LA with visitation from 11:00 am till time of service at 1:00 P.M. Friday, December 4, 2015 with Reverend David Hill officiated. A graveside service followed at Beulah Cemetery, Marthaville, LA led by Dr. Jeff Jinks. The family received friends at the Rose-Neath Chapel in Mansfield, LA Thursday December 3, 2015 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Iris was born in Sabine Parish, LA on August 27, 1914 to Jonah and Lizzy Weeks and passed away on December 1, 2015 at DeSoto Regional Hospital, in Mansfield, LA. Preceding Iris in death were her parents Jonah and Lizzy Jones Weeks, husband, R.C. McPhearson; Sons, Rickey Lynn McPhearson, Clyde McPhearson, Paul Dean McPhearson and 5 Siblings.

Homegoing celebration for Dale Louis Pea was held Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Pisgah Missionary B.C. in Dallas, TX where Rev. Robert L. Murphy is the Pastor. Dale Louis Pea was born on May 7, 1948 to Esther Lee Murray and Alphonse Pea Sr. He was the fourth of five children. Dale accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Moore’s Chapel B.C. in South Mansfield, LA. He grew up in South Mansfield, attended public school and graduated from DeSoto High School in 1967. He received a football scholarship and attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA. Dale was joined in Holy Matrimony to Cheryl Barnett in 1968 and to this union two children were born, Kymberly Pea and Roderick Pea. He moved to Dallas, TX and united with Mt. Pisgah Missionary B.C. under the leadership of Pastor Robert L. Murphy. Dale departed this life on Friday, November 27, 2015. He was preceded in death by both parents, one brother, Alphonse Pea Jr., and his daughter, Kymberly Pea.

Sue Lynn Jones Myers, 77, of Mansfield, LA went to be with her Blessed Savior Jesus Christ Thursday, December 3, 2015. Celebration of her life began with a visitation at Rose-Neath Funeral Home,  Mansfield, LA on Sunday, December 6, 2015 from 5:00pm till 9:00 pm. Final services began Monday, December 7, 2015 at 11:00 am at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield, LA. Interment followed at Belmont Cemetery in Belmont, LA. Sue was born May 20, 1938 in Converse, LA. She grew up in Sabine Parish and lived most of her life in Mansfield. She had a ready smile and an outgoing, loving spirit that radiated God’s love to all she encountered. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Pearl Jones of Noble, LA and brother-in-law, Jerry Callens of Lincoln, TX.

Michael Brett Cobb (Mike) of Mansfield died Tuesday, December 1, 2015 of complications arising from his lifelong battle with diabetes. He was preceded in death by his parents Thurman and Frances Shadoin Cobb, his grandparents, and several aunts and uncles. Survivors include two uncles, one aunt, and numerous cousins and friends. Graveside services were conducted by Revered Joe Waggoner at Springridge Cemetery, Pleasant Hill. The family wishes to thanks all Mike’s caregivers at DeSoto Retirement and Rehabilitation for their excellent care. Memories should be made to the charity of choice.

Roy "T" Franklin was born to Willie and Eula Bell Franklin on February 24, 1935. He spent his childhood years growing up in Mansfield, Louisiana. The oldest of 4 children, Roy learned early in his life responsibility, a strong work ethic, and the importance of God in his life. Roy dedicated his life to Christ at an early age. He attended Corinth Baptist Church, and is a proud member of the DeSoto Parish Training School class of 1954 in Mansfield, Louisiana. Following school, he joined the United States Navy and served his country honorably for over 20 years. During his service he received many commendations and decorations for his campaigns in Beirut and Vietnam. He was involved in early training and recruitment. He served at duty stations and on various naval vessels in Michigan, Virginia, Japan, New Mexico, and California. After his retirement from the military in 1976, Roy entered civil service until his final retirement in 1995.

Gloria Ann Rodgers, 35, was born on March 2, 1980 and passed away December 1, 2015. She attended Eastern Hills High School, and received several local awards and apprenticeships to the Ft. Worth Modern Art Museum. After graduation she lived in Ft. Worth, TX until 2012 when she moved to Toledo Bend Lake near Converse, LA. She was employed by Nu Way Grocery and James Enterprises. All who knew her will miss her beautiful “red” smile and kind spirit. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Wallace and Ethel Rodgers, maternal grandparents, Robert and Dottie Broughton, maternal grandfather, Richard Oaks, brother, Joey Wayne Ronemus. Left to cherish her memory are parents, Tom and Teca Rodgers; brother, Thomas Rodgers, Jr.; sister, Sophia Cox; sister, Stephanie Rodgers; brother, LeRoy Cline; Bridgette Rodgers, mother of Stephanie. 

Funeral services celebrating the life of Betty Lou Franklin, age 87 will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Logansport. Officiating at the service will be Bro.  Charles Hall. Interment will follow in the Blount Cemetery. There will be a time of visitation on Wednesday, Nov. 2nd beginning at 10:00 am. Mrs. Franklin was born on September 14, 1928 in Grand Cane, LA to Sammy and Dessie Raley and passed away on November 29, 2015 at Christus Schumpert Highland Hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Franklin is preceded in death by her husband: Ben Franklin and is survived by her sons, Larry Dale Franklin and wife, Pam of Timpson, TX and Terry Joe Franklin and wife, Janie of Washington State. She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Ashton, Tristan, Lizzie and Bridgette and seven great grandchildren, Auston, Mattison, Landon, Tristin, Trever, Cansas and Caine. Honoring Mrs.

Graveside services honoring the life of Teddy K. Phillips, 68, will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Bethel Cemetery in Logansport, LA with Bro. Roger Morton officiating. The family will receive friends at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 from 5:00 until 9:00 PM. Teddy was born in Fort Worth, TX on August 8, 1947 to J. T. and Daisy Phillips and passed away in Shreveport on November 29, 2015. Preceding Teddy in death were his parents J.T. and Daisy Phillips; and brother Davey Phillips.

Fairview Alpha, La. Amelia Ann Cason Keith, 80, passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Shreveport after a lifetime of service to her Lord. She was born Feb. 9, 1935, in Coushatta to Edward and Maggie Delia Cason. Funeral services to celebrate her reunion with Jesus were Monday, Nov. 30 at 1 p.m. at Calvary Assembly of God Church in Fairview Alpha with the Rev. Kenneth Stanfill officiating and the Rev. James Nailes and the Rev. Donald Nailes assisting. Interment followed in Bethany Cumberland Church Cemetery in Fairview Alpha. Amelia Ann is survived by her husband of 63 years, the Rev.

Our beloved mother, Lawana Jane Christian Curry passed away in Longview, TX on November 10, 2015. Lawana was born in Grand Cane, LA on July 31, 1932 to Haden and Ovada Stewart Christian. Lawana was a homemaker, a funloving mother and she greatly enjoyed dancing. Those who went on before her were her parents; her son J.H. Cicchiani; her sister June Hamilton; her brother Louis Christian. She will be missed by her children: Wanda and husband Jimmy Cordova; Janet Cicchiani, Billy and wife Carolyn Cicchiani; Zina  Cicchiani; Rhonda Conway and Chris Curry. Sister, Cecilia Castelnuovo and husband Ron. Grandchildren are: Chase Cordova, Lacey Cordova, Ryan Cicchiani, Ashley Cicchiani, Lennis and wife Jessica Lil Leaf Langley and Rebecca Grams. Great Grandchildren are: Ethan Cordova, Alejio Langley, Raini Langley, Kallie Langley, Raiden Langley, Shania Langley, and Stemarius Grams. Also surviving are a host of nieces and nephews.