William Brett Hester, 49, of Olla, passed from this life peacefully at his home on January 10, 2023 after a brief illness surrounded by those he loved. Brett was born on May 23, 1973 in Conroe, TX to the union of his parents, Bill Hester and Sandra Gough Hester. He was a beloved husband, son, fathe...

Bob Cooper, 83, of Summerville, passed from this life on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Christus St. Francis Cabrini Medical Center. Bob was born on March 3, 1939 to the union of his parents, Henry Cooper and Polly Coleman Cooper. He enjoyed driving a big truck, spending timewithhisfamily,and he was a l...

E.L. Lewis, Jr., 73, of Jena, passed from this life on Saturday, January 14, 2023 in Alexandria. Arrangements were incomplete at press time on Monday but are under the direction of Magnolia Funeral Home of Alexandria. A full obituary for E. L. will be published in the next edition of this newspaper.

Sandra Lee Dawson, 64, of Harrisonburg, passed peacefully from this life to the next, around 2 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2023, with her loving husban...

Dotty Heath Simmons, a resident of Prairieville, passed away on October 24, 2022. She was a loving wife, mother, Mimi, sister and friend. Dotty is sur...

Donald “Duck” Hopkins, 79, of Jena, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Hardtner Medical Center in Olla. He was born on August 30, ...