Obituaries

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Eldred Louise Irby Weatherford

Eldred Louise Irby Weatherford

Funeral services for Eldred Louise Irby Weatherford, 77, of Many, LA, will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Fort Jesup Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Penfield and Rev. George Treutlein and Judy Fair officiating. Burial will follow in the Spring Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at 5:00 PM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Many LA.

Eldred Louise Irby Weatherford was born on Saturday, August 17, 1946 in Pleasant Hill, LA. She passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023 in Many, LA.

She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard James Irby; mother, Eldred Marie Dyess Irby; sisters, Margie Mae Rambin and husband Clifton Rambin; Glenda Gail Irby; Billie Jean Terrell and husband Kenneth Terrell.

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Elizabeth Self Luton

Elizabeth Self Luton

Mrs. Elizabeth Self Luton, 77 of Many, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at her residence. A graveside service will be held for her on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at Fort Jesup Cemetery, 199 Geoghagan Road, Many, Louisiana 71449. Officiating her service will be Buster Jordan.

Elizabeth was born on September 25, 1946, in Dallas, Texas to James Thomas Pilgrim and Allie (Higgens) Pilgrim. She was employed at Sabine State Bank for numerous years as a teller until her retirement in 2011. In her free time, she enjoyed being with family, and she also enjoyed watching television or the “Boob Tube” as she referred to it.

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Mary Mahaffey Ochiltree

Mary Mahaffey Ochiltree

Mary was born in Florien on June 28th, 1949. Three years ago she was diagnosed with cancer and the doctors gave her one good year. She decided she wasnt done so she traveled to the desert, fished on the outer banks, drove through the Great Smoky Mountains, and enjoyed her life. Mary met Our Lord’s loving embrace when she passed peacefully at home with her husband Bill; of 58 years, as well as family by her side on November 20,2023. She passed on her terms and in her home. Mary has been an integral part of the Sabine community as she dedicated her life to servitude. She diligently learned her craft to become certified in Psychiatric care. She retired from her role as a Nurse for the State of Louisiana, and began traveling into peoples homes to deliver psychiatric care as a Home Health Nurse. Ultimately, she went on to be a House Supervisor for a psychiatric hospital in Alexandria. Mary did not just provide care, she formed friendships that lasted her lifetime.

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Cheryl Stanford Rivers

Cheryl Stanford Rivers

Funeral services for Cheryl Stanford Rivers will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 10:00AM at the Zwolle United Pentecostal Church with Reverend Raynes officiating. Burial will follow in Ebarb Cemetery under the direction of Jeane’s Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be Austin Slay, Harmon Slay, Sarah Slay, Lee Brandon, Tim Lewis, and Clay Kelly. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Michael and Matthew Slay, Austin Kelly, and Mitchell Parker.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023, beginning at 4:00 PM until time of service on Tuesday at Zwolle United Pentecostal Church.

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Dennis E. Hubbard

Dennis E. Hubbard

Dennis E. Hubbard was born on January 9, 1960, in Jena, LA to Monroe and Shirley Hubbard. He grew up in Zwolle, LA living with his parents, two older brothers, and younger sister. At the age of 18, after the passing of his father, he took care of his mother, sister, and nephew, and then eventually moved to the Ft. Jesup area in 2014 after marrying at the age of 54.

He attended Zwolle Schools graduating from high school in 1978 before transferring to Northwestern State University. He started college working towards an Accounting degree then changed majors and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Technology in 1983. Dennis began working at Sabine State Bank as a teller on October 12, 1981. He worked as the head of the IT department for many years and became Senior Vice-President working in lending at the time of passing. At the time of his death, he was the longest-living original employee of Sabine State Bank at 42 years.

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Charlotte Murdock Fleming

Charlotte Murdock Fleming

Charlotte Fleming, 88, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2023. Charlotte was delivered by her father on October 23, 1935 in Converse, Louisiana, and was the youngest of the two children of Dr. Lloyd H. Murdock and Mildred Allen Murdock. Following her graduation from Louisiana State University and her marriage to Lynn Fleming in 1955, Charlotte and Lynn embarked on a world-wide adventure through Lynn’s service in the U.S. Army. During his thirty- year career, Charlotte and Lynn moved more than thirty times across the United States and Europe.

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Nov

Brian Gregory Miller

Brian Gregory Miller

Remembrance service for Brian Gregory Miller, 50, of Converse, La will be held Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Warren Baptist Church in Many, La from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Brian was born on April 3, 1973, in Coushatta, Louisiana to his parents Vivian and Floyd Brevelle. He went home to be with the lord November 8, 2023 in Leesville, Louisiana. Brian is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Vivian Brevelle, his grandparents H.W. and Faye Miller, and his nephew Justin Brevelle.

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Donnie F. Sistrunk

Donnie F. Sistrunk

Funeral services celebrating the life of Donnie F. Sistrunk, 87, of Converse, Louisiana, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Converse First Baptist, located at 211 W Caddo Ave, Converse, Louisiana. Bro. Brian Rankin will officiate. Interment will follow at Mitchell Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Converse First Baptist.

Donnie, a lifelong resident of Converse, Louisiana, graduated in 1954 and lived a life filled with love for the Lord, his family, his community, and his cherished cattle.

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Jeff Potter

Jeff Potter

Graveside services for Jeff Potter, 66, of Many, LA, will be held on Monday, November 13, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Prospect Cemetery with Pres. Jared Vincent officiating. Visitation will begin on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at 5:00 PM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel, Many, LA.

Jeff Potter was born on Tuesday, May 7, 1957 in Many, LA. He passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in Shreveport, LA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace Elmer and Lois Elouise (Howard) Potter; brother, Joseph Potter; niece, Janice Potter; and brother-in-law, William D. Foreman.

He is survived by his sisters, Jan Coburn and husband, Kenneth of Florien, LA., Fern Potter of Many, LA., Jerrie Foreman of Olathe, KS., Jennie Potter of Many, LA., Joy Vallery and husband, Billy of Many, LA., and Joan Daniels and husband, James of Robeline, LA.; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

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Freddie Rivers

Freddie Rivers

Funeral services for Freddie Rivers, 83, of Zwolle, LA, will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Tim Hurd officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Zwolle, LA with a rosary beginning at 6:00 PM.

Freddie Rivers was born on Thursday, August 22, 1940 in Zwolle, LA. He passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at his residence in Zwolle, LA.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha “Ann” Martinez Rivers; parents, Reasing and Margie Rivers and brother, Glenn Rivers.

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