A new era began recently for Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home in Jena when the longtime Jena business was purchased by Robby Tarver, who also owns Gallagher Funeral Home and Crematory in Ball. Tarver owns several businesses that operate in Central Louisiana but noted he has family and friends in LaSalle Parish and is excited about returning to the parish. Shown above from left: Tye Tarver, Funeral Director Philip Kimsey, Kinner & Stevens Manager Lisa Hewitt, Mia Tarver, Bob Tarver, Meg Tarver, Owners Shirrea and Robby Tarver and Ava Tarver.