Obituaries

Geraldine Hatten, 81, of Olla, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 30, 2014. She was born February 6, 1933.  Services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 2, from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Olla. Interment followed in the Wright Cemetery of Sikes under direction of  Riser Funeral Home of Olla 

 

 

Shelby H. Beasley, 84, passed away peacefully in the afternoon of Friday, July 25, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 5, 1930 to the union of his parents, George Shelby and Cora Alice Beasley.

Shelby was the pillar of his family, a devoted father and grandfather. He had an unselfish and forgiving heart and most enjoyed storytelling with his friends and family gathered around. He will be remembered for his love for God, his sound advice, his country heritage and his passion for the outdoors. He was a lifelong resident of Harrisonburg, a graduate of Harrisonburg High School, and Louisiana State University, College of Agriculture. He

James “Jimmy” S. Atwell, 48, of West Monroe, passed from this life on Monday, July 21, 2014, at the LSU Medical Center in Shreveport. Jimmy was born November 25, 1965 in Winnfield,  and grew up in Georgetown. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, August 2, at the First Baptist Church in Urania. He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda E. White. Survivors include his father, Willie D. Atwell, and a brother, Todd M. Atwell, both of Georgetown, and a sister, Kelly M. Atwell of Olla.earers 

John “Jeff” Keith, 66, of Jonesville, passed from this life on Monday, July 21, 2014, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. Services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 24, at Good Road Pentecostal Church of Jonesville with the Revs. Corey Bruce, Robert Bradley, Chad Franklin and Bryan Taylor officiating. Interment followed in the Oak Grove Cemetery at Manifest under direction of Magnolia Funeral Home of Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Weston Brown; parents, Albert and Eunice Keith; siblings, Earl K. Keith, Robert Keith, Floyd Keith, Geraldine Shipley, Linda Faye Adams, and Betty Jo Keith; and his in-laws, Pete and Francis Whatley.

Lynda Faye Berry Cockerham, 55, a native of Winnfield, and a longtime resident of Jena and Baton Rouge, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Lynda was a 1976 graduate of Winnfield Senior High School and earned a degree in psychology from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. She spent many years working in various capacities within the mental health field before becoming disabled due to Multiple Sclerosis.

Lynda loved cooking, fishing, bowling and being surrounded with family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. There will be an evening of reminiscence on Saturday, August 2nd. Contact the family for additional details. Survivors include her husband, Ronald “Tom” Cockerham, and their children, Robyn “Mandy” and Allen and wife Ashley, and beloved granddaughter, Avery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, National MS Society, or your favorite charity

Louie B. Lincecum, 68, of Georgetown, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He was born August 9, 1945, in Georgetown, to the union of his parents, Roy

Brown and Rosie May Coleman Lincecum. Louie was a self-employed truck driver. Services were held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, July 26, at Georgetown Baptist Church in Georgetown with the Revs. Lamar Carpenter and Bruce Maxwell officiating. Interment followed in the Lincecum Cemetery near Pollock under direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Leroy Lincecum; and sisters, 

Elizabeth Lincecum and Gayle Busby. Survivors include his wife, Rachel Lincecum of Georgetown; daughter, Rose Bangan of Destin, FL; sons, DeWayne Lincecum of Tullos, Darryl Lincecum of Shreveport, Chuck Fussell of

Thomas E. Nowlin, Sr., 64, of Urania, passed from this life after an extended illness, on Monday, July 21, 2014, at home surrounded by his family. Services were held at 3 p.m., Thursday, July 24, at the First Baptist Church in

Olla. Interment followed in the Olla Cemetery in Olla under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla. Survivors include his wife, Patricia A. Nowlin of Urania;  one daughter, Stacy L. Nowlin of Olla; one son, Thomas E. Nowlin, Jr., of Fort Rucker, AL; two grandsons, Dillon Bradford of Winnsboro, and Justin Bradford of Olla; and one granddaughter, Corie Bradford of Olla. Memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, donate.

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Pamela Sue Pritchard Parker, 66, of Sulphur, passed from this life on Monday, July 21, 2014. She was born Sunday, March 28, 1948 in Alexandria to the union of her parents, Cary Fred, Sr. and Willie Mae Oglesby Pritchard.

Pamela was a registered nurse. Services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 26, in the chapel of Kinner and  Stevens Funeral Home in Jena with Rev. Ken Hatfield officiating. Interment followed in the Woodland Cemetery east of Jena under direction of Kinner and Stevens, Inc. of Jena. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Hardy Parker; her parents; and a brother, Cary Fred Pritchard, Jr.  Survivors include two nieces raised as daughters, Michelle and Jade; two grandchildren, Tyler and Isiah; niece, Sarah Parker; cousins, Amiee, Darlene, Connie, Freddie, Gloria, and  Gayle; and numerous other family and friends. Pallbearers were Justin Lee, Don Roark, Jeremy