Obituaries

Mrs. Judy Salter, 72, of Natchitoches entered a glorious mansion in Heaven on August 16, 2021.

Funeral services honoring her life were held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Antioch Baptist Church in Florien. Officiating the service was Bro. Wayne Chance. Interment was held at Antioch Cemetery in Florien.

Judy was born on April 4, 1949, in Converse to Hosea and Lorena Sepulvado. Judy was an avid Elvis Presley fan whom she got to see twice in concert. She passed away on the anniversary of Elvis’ death.

Mrs. Virginia Frémaux, age 78, of Many passed away peacefully on the evening of August 20, 2021 at the Natchitoches Community Care Center in Natchitoches.

Virginia Ann Marsh Frémaux, daughter of the late John Thomas Marsh Jr. and Gertrude Bernice Lewis was born on August 31, 1942 in Lecompte, Louisiana. She graduated from Bolton High School in 1960 and then attended Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Martin & Castille’s La Fleur de Lis Chapel in Lafayette, for June Elaine Booker, age 72, who passed away on Wednesday morning, August 18, 2021 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.

Inurnment will be held at a later date in Calvary Cemetery.

Reverend Frank Ducharme, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Scott, conducted the funeral services.

Barbara Joe was born on May 30,1945 and passed away on July 21, 2021. She was born in Many, Louisiana to the late Orvel and Lillian Key; and had three siblings, Jerry Key of Louisiana; Jimmie Bishop-Jones of Texas; and Jackie Dees of Louisiana. She was blessed with four amazing sons, Timothy Hardaway (Carol) of Texas; Tony Hardaway (DeAnna) of Texas; Christopher Hardaway of Texas; and Michael “Shane” Hardaway (Destiny) of Florida. Barbara Joe was a Christian who loved to volunteer at St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, country music concerts, Elvis Presley, The Dallas Stars, and The Texas Rangers. She had several nieces and nephews but was best known as “Geegee” to her sixteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Barbara Joe was preceded in death by her parents, Orvel and Lillian Key; her brother, Jerry Key; and her grandson, Timothy Hardaway Jr. Graveside services will be held at Fort Jessup Cemetery on Saturday, August 21st at 2pm.

“Forever In Our Hearts” TCB

Funeral services celebrating the life of Mrs. Sharon Frances Sepulvado, 71 of Zwolle were held on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Keith Garvin officiating; interment immediately follow in the church cemetery. Frances was born November 9, 1949 in Zwolle to Florence (McCloy) Sepulvado and Murry W. Sepulvado and she entered into rest on July 31, 2020 in Many.

Frances was employed with the Sabine Parish School Board where she was a bus driver for 20 plus years until her retirement. She loved spending time with her family and friends, and she also loved to travel. She will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her life revolved around her family, and she will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

Funeral services for Ada Cooper, 94, of Many were held on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Many Church of The Nazarene with Rev. Daniel Lowe officiating. Burial followed in the Ft. Jesup Cemetery.

Ada Cooper was born on Wednesday, January 26, 1927 in Natchitoches. She passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at her residence in Many.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Franklin Cooper; parents, Johnny Jones and Betty (Smith) Jones; brother, J. C. Jones; son-in-law, John Magee.

She is survived by her daughters, Wanda Foster and husband Lowell of Overland Park, Kansas; Patricia Choate and husband Donny of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Ann Cooper and husband Wayne Kozak of Overland Park, Kansas; and Betty Magee of Houston, Texas; son, Gerald Cooper; brothers, Johnny Jones and James Jones of California; four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Houston Lane Randolph, infant son of Cheyenne Manshack and Ryan Randolph, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Shreveport.

He is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Keith and Nancy Manshack; paternal grandmother, Melinda Janssen and husband Robin; and his paternal grandfather, Tommy Randolph and wife Crystal.

Graveside services were held on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Noble Cemetery.

Funeral services celebrating the life of J.P. Taylor, 89, will be conducted at Roseneath Chapel Mansfield on Monday, August 9, 2021. Bro. Lynn Burkett and Bro. Stephen Taylor will officiate. Interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Grove.

Mr. Taylor was born in Mitchell on August 15, 1931 to Paul and Mary Taylor. He passed away in Mitchell on August 7, 2021. Mr. Taylor was self employed as Bi-Vocational Baptist Minister and Electrician and Appliance repairman. He was a member of the Mitchell Baptist Church.

Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mary Taylor; brothers, John Edward; twin brothers, Jim and John; sister, Myrtle Lord; grandson, Jeremy Taylor; granddaughter, Veronica Burr; and grandson, Mark Taylor.

Graveside services for Garlon Slay, Sr., 73, of Zwolle were held on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Zwolle City Cemetery with Rev. Marty Williams officiating.

Garlon Slay, Sr. was born on Wednesday, March 31, 1948 in Germany. He passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Irving Lon Ludwig Slay and Helena Slay; wife, Inez “Neva” Slay; and his sister, Shirley Ann Slay.

He is survived by his children, Garlon Slay, Jr. of Zwolle; Matthew Slay and wife Samantha of Zwolle; Jonathan Slay and wife Carrie of Texarkana, Texas; and Devon Lofton of Florien; fourteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Pallbearers: Coy Lofton, Kolton Slay, Jesse Lofton, Austin Slay, Harmon Slay and Connor Lofton.

Honorary Pallbearers were Chris Slay, Matthew Slay, Jr., Michael Slay and Asher Slay.

William Sepulvado Jr., 73, passed away in Many on August 7, 2021, after a short, but courageous battle with lung cancer. He was brave throughout the 10 months of fighting this horrible disease; all the way to the end. This cancer suddenly came into our lives, without any warning and I say our lives because I lived through the pain and heartache alongside with him, as well as mentally, emotionally and often physically. The cancer did not care who it was taking away; a husband, a father, a grandfather and a brother. It started to break down what held him grounded and he was left with pieces of him slowly, and sometimes rapidly and painfully, slip away with all hopes and dreams with it. In the end, cancer thought it won, but the most inspiring thing happens; cancer loses its strength and grace appears. As much as it hurts those he left behind, we need to see it, we need to accept it, and go with it. No matter what, grace and love always wins, not cancer!