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Mary Jeanette (Fairchild) Clement - February 17, 1937 - April 26, 2024

Departed: 04/26/2024 (Lake Providence)

Obituary Preview: MARY JEANETTE (FAIRCHILD) CLEMENT, 87 DENHAM SPRINGS, LOUISIANA FORMERLY OF LAKE PROVIDENCE, LOUISIANA Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, Louisiana

DENHAM SPRINGS, LA - Funeral services for Mary Jeanette (Fairchild) Clement, age 87 of Denham Springs and formerly of Lake Providence, Louisiana will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at First Baptist Church, 304 Davis Street in Lake Providence, Louisiana.

Reverend Bill Bearden will officiate.

Interment will follow in the Providence Memorial Cemetery in Lake Providence, Louisiana.

A time of visitation will be held from 1 to 2 PM on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at First Baptist Church 304 Davis Street in Lake Providence, Louisiana.

Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes...

Jeanette passed into eternal life on Friday, April 26, 2024 at her home in Denham Springs after a lengthy illness.

She was a retired cosmetologist, florist, and owner of the County Loft in Lake Providence for many years.

Jeanette is preceded in death by her husband, Louis LaBane Clement; her daughter, Pam Gardner; her parents, Robert Lee Fairchild and Birdie Beatrice (Fortenberry) Fairchild; 3 brothers: Robert Alton "Buddy" Fairchild, Hulon Fairchild, and Ricky Fairchild.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Tony Gibson of Denham Springs, Louisiana; son-in-law, Dennis Gardner of West Monroe, Louisiana; 4 grandchildren: Abby LeBlanc (Stephan) of Pineville, Louisiana; Maggie Gibson of Denham Springs, Louisiana; Porter Gibson of Denham Springs, Louisiana; and Paige Nordan (Chase) of Fairhope, Alabama; 4 great grandchildren: James Louis LeBlanc of Pineville, Louisiana; Myles Nordan of Fairhope, Alabama; Mason LeBlanc of Pineville, Louisiana; and Katherine Nordan of Fairhope, Alabama; sister, Linda Fairchild Sevier of Tallulah, Louisiana; and sister, Patsy Fairchild Deal of Monroe, Louisiana.

Pallbearers are: Rob Fairchild, Lee Michael Fairchild, Jim Fairchild, Dr. Gabe Lensing, Bert Lensing, Porter Gibson and Chase Nordan.

Honorary Pallbearers are: Andy Brister, Tommy Scroggins, Don Catron, Ray Fairchild, Mike Sevier, Phillip Deal, Roger Clement and Bill Shields.

Thank you to everyone who has called, visited, cooked, donated, or expressed love and condolences to us since our loss.  We appreciate your kind remembrances and the stories you have shared.  Special thanks to Clarity Hospice, Mrs. Chelsea, Mrs. Trina and Mrs. Patricia for your loving care.

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Evelyn Etty Hopkins - January 06, 1932 - March 19, 2024

Departed: 03/19/2024 (Lake Providence)

Obituary Preview: EVELYN ETTY HOPKINS, AGE 92 LAKE PROVIDENCE, LOUISIANA Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, Louisiana

Funeral services for Evelyn Etty Hopkins, age 92, of Lake Providence, Louisiana will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the First Methodist Church of Lake Providence, Louisiana with Rev. Bill Bearden officiating. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the First Methodist Church of Lake Providence.

She is preceded in death by her husband, George Renford Hopkins Jr.; son, Louis Paul Hopkins; parents, Nathan and Ruth Smilow; brother, Max Smilow.

Evelyn is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, David and Kathy Hopkins of Farmerville, Louisiana; son and daughter-in-law, Joey and Patti Hopkins of Lake Providence, Louisiana; daughter-in-law, Nan Hopkins of Madison, Mississippi; six grandchildren, Nick Hopkins (Mallory), Claire Hopkins Smith (Darren), Sarah Beth Hopkins Albritton (Matt), Mary Frances Hopkins Campbell (Preston), Joseph Hopkins Jr. (Haley), Jacob Hopkins (Sunny); nine great-grandchildren; sister, Margie Pure of Oakland, Tennessee; sister, Pearl Simkin of Memphis, Tennessee; numerous nieces and nephews.

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Josephine Antoinette (Carlino) Hagel - December 14, 1936 - February 15, 2024

Departed: 02/15/2024 (Lake Providence)

Obituary Preview: JOSEPHINE ANTOINETTE (CARLINO) HAGEL, 87 LAKE PROVIDENCE, LOUISIANA Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, Louisiana

LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA - Funeral Mass for Josephine Antoinette (Carlino) Hagel, age 87 of Lake Providence, Louisiana will be held at 3 PM on  Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lake Providence.

Father Jean Uwamungu will officiate.

Interment will follow in the Providence Memorial Cemetery in Lake Providence.

Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence.

A time of visitation with the family will be held from 5 to 7 PM on Monday, February 19, 2024 at Cox Funeral Home, 210 North Hood Street in Lake Providence.

Mrs. Hagel passed away at her residence on February 15, 2024.  She was born on December 14, 1936 to the late Luke and Frances Carlino.  After graduating from Southwestern Louisiana State University, she began her teaching career in East Carroll Parish and retired with over 40 years of service.

Josie will be missed by many family members and friends.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Luke and Frances Carlino; her brother, Joseph Carlino; her sister Mary Cremaldi, Leona Carolino and Rosemary Ayers and son-in-law, Harris Clark.  She is survived by her twin sister, Pat Pinho (Halsema) of Patterson, Louisiana.

She will be missed by her husband, John Hagel to whom she was married for 63 years; her two daughters, Karen Clark of Columbia, Louisiana and Sharon Walters (Glynn) of Fayetteville, Georgia; her six grandchildren, Adam (Christine) and Steven Clark of Columbia, Louisiana; Macie Miller (Tim) of Statesboro, Georgia; Trey Walters (Ashton) of Brookhaven, Georgia; Beth Neely (Jordan) of Winder, Georgia and Madison Walters of Fayetteville, Georgia.  She had three great grandchildren; Rayleigh Clark, Ford Walters and Tadhg Miller.  She had many nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are: Glynn Walters, Trey Walters, Adam Clark, Steven Clark, Mark Brown and David Leslie.

Our family is very appreciative of the kindness and care given to Josie by her caregivers.

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Bobbie Jean Key - October 06, 1940 - February 14, 2024

Departed: 02/14/2024 (Lake Providence)

Obituary Preview: BOBBIE JEAN KEY, 83 OSCAR, LOUISIANA (formerly of Lake Providence, LA) Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, Louisiana

Lake Providence, LA – Funeral services for Bobbie Jean Dyess Key, age 83, of Oscar, Louisiana (formerly of Lake Providence, Louisiana) will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at First Assembly of God Church in Lake Providence, Louisiana. Reverend J. L. Key will officiate

Interment will follow in the Lake Providence City Cemetery in Lake Providence, Louisiana.

Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence.

Visitation will be held from 5PM to 8 PM on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Cox Funeral Home in Lake Providence.

Ms. Key passed into eternal life on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at West Towne Assisted Living Community in Port Allen, Louisiana.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, William Kincaide Key, her father, Mr. Quinton Dyess, and her mother, Annie Louise “Polly” (Robbins) Dyess.

Bobbie is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Blanchard of Port Allen, Louisiana; grandson and his wife, Wade and Jessica Blanchard of Port Allen, Louisiana; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Rev. J.L. and Jerry Key of Benton, Arkansas; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Rev. Floyd “Buddy” and Vonzella Key of Bowie, Texas.

Pallbearers are: Rev. Jeff Willis, Rev. Keith Russell, Kerry Blanchard, James Key, Mark Skewes, and Hal Waller.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s or the Shriner’s Hospital.

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Janice Kay Hart - April 22, 1943 - February 08, 2024

Departed: 02/08/2024 (Lake Providence)

Obituary Preview: JANICE KAY (FRANKLIN) HART, 80 LAKE PROVIDENCE, LOUISIANA COX FUNERAL HOME LAKE PROVIDENCE, LOUISIANA

Lake Providence, La.-Graveside service for Janice Kay (Franklin) Hart, age 80 will be held 2PM Monday, February 12th, 2024, in the Lake Providence Cemetery.

Jonathan Wallace will be officiating.

Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home in Lake Providence.

Visitation will be held at Cox Funeral Home in Lake Providence on Monday, February 12th, 2024 from 1PM - 2PM.

Janice passed into eternal life Thursday, February 8th, 2024 at the Stoney Brook Nursing Facility in West Monroe, Louisiana.

She is survived by her daughter, Felicia May and her husband Ron of Vicksburg, Mississippi; daughter, Michelle Heard and fiance Brad Ebert, of Sterlington, Louisiana; daughter, Ginger Bigelow and her husband Brent of West Monroe, Louisiana; six grandchildren; eight great grand children; sister, Paula Case.

Janice is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Ray Hart; mother, Dovie Pepper; sister Linda Henson.

Pallbearers are Ron May, Brad Ebert, Brent Bigelow, Landon Heard, Noah Head, and Bill Hopkins.

The family would like to send a special thank you to the people at the Stoney Brook Memory Care Home and Elara Caring who helped make Moms last few years the best they could be. We are forever grateful. Donations in lieu flowers donate Alzheimer’s Association Alz.org

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Louis Winslow Alamond - March 01, 1944 - January 31, 2024

Departed: 01/31/2024 (Lake Providence)

Obituary Preview: LOUIS WINSLOW ALAMOND, 79 LAKE PROVIDENCE, LOUISIANA Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, Louisiana

LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA - Funeral services for Louis Winslow Alamond, age 79 of Lake Providence, Louisiana will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Providence Church, 175 Estuary Drive in Lake Providence, Louisiana.

Reverend Don Boyett will officiate.

Interment will follow in the Providence Memorial Cemetery in Lake Providence, Louisiana.

A time of visitation will be held from noon until the time of service on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Providence Church.

Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence.

Mr. Alamond passed into eternal life on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at the East Carroll Parish Hospital in Lake Providence, Louisiana.

He was a millwright for Brown  Root for a number of years.  He was a computer programmer analyst for the Internal Revenue Service for 20 years.  He was legally blind, but he wanted to work so he wouldn't have to draw disability.  He loved his family.

Louis is preceded in death by his father, Albert Alamond; his mother, Ella Victoria (Foster) Alamond; grandson, Jonathan Robert Lewis "Little Man" Frith; brother, Floyd Alamond (Carolyn); brother, Norman Alamond (Audrey); sister, Betty Jo Holley; and 3 half sisters, Wetonia Smith, LaMay Gist, and Odalee Smith.

Louis is survived by his wife of 56 years, Linda Carolyn (Lancaster) Alamond of Lake Providence, Louisiana; son and his wife, Joe and Jolene Blake of West Monroe, Louisiana; daughter, Michelle Blake, of Burlington, Kentucky; son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Tonya Alamond of Oak Grove, Louisiana; daughter-in-law, Kristie Alamond of Oak Grove, Louisiana; 6 grandchildren: Megan Victoria Alamond; Kendall Lane Alamond; Abbigail Danielle Alamond; Jace Blake; Jack Blake; and Mary Blake and a number of nieces & nephews.

Pallbearers are: Kendall Alamond, Braden Alamond, Blake Alamond, George Alamond, Kade Creech, and Tiger Dunn.

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James Clayton Rodgers Jr. - September 09, 1959 - January 27, 2024

Departed: 01/27/2024 (Lake Providence)

Obituary Preview: JAMES CLAYTON RODGERS, JR TRANSYLVANIA, LOUISIANA Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, Louisiana

A memorial service for James Clayton Rodgers Jr., will be Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Delta Mennonite Church in near Transylvania, Louisiana, beginning at 12:00PM.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James Clayton Rodgers Sr. and Mary Jane Owens Rodgers.

James served his country in the United States Navy. He was a commercial fisherman. He loved to hunt, fish, go camping. He loved the outdoors.

James is survived by his wife, Shirley Rodgers of Transylvania, Louisiana; daughter, Carol Morrison of Georgia.

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Louis Leonard "Bubba" Minsky - October 28, 1938 - January 12, 2024

Departed: 01/12/2024 (Lake Providence)

Obituary Preview: LOUIS LEONARD "BUBBA" MINSKY, 85 LAKE PROVIDENCE, LOUISIANA Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, Louisiana

LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA - Louis Leonard "Bubba" Minsky, 85, entered into eternal life on Friday, January 12, 2024 at his residence in Lake Providence, Louisiana.

Bubba was born in Lake Providence on October 28, 1938. He met Cecelia Quirk (CeCe), the love of his life, when she was 17 and he was 20. They married in the Church of the Little Flower in Evergreen, Louisiana on July 8, 1963. They were soon blessed with five children who became the greatest joys of his life.

He graduated from Lake Providence High School in 1956, attended LSU, joined the Army, then attended St. Louis University, USL in Lafayette, and finally graduated from NLU School of Pharmacy in 1962. After working in New Orleans, he returned to Lake Providence in 1963 to buy his father’s pharmacy, Minsky’s Drugstore, of which he recently celebrated 60 years of ownership. Bubba happily worked alongside his daughter, Catherine, until his death.

In December 1962, CeCe, having joined the convent, made the significant decision to leave. At that time, Bubba, fresh out of the Army, received the news from his mother about CeCe's return. Just a week later, Bubba paid a visit to CeCe's parents' house in Bunkie, LA. Upon arriving, there were two LSU football players there to visit CeCe. Bubba’s wingman, James Harold Crews, leaned over to him and said, “You take the little one, I’ll take the big one.” Needless to say, the rest is history! Their union flourished through the years, marking a beautiful journey that culminated in the joyous celebration of their 60th anniversary this past July, surrounded by their children and most of their grandchildren.

Bubba was a Renaissance Man of many hobbies and interests. He was an outstanding athlete who made up for his small stature with speed, grit and determination as a star running back for LPHS, as well as an outstanding basketball player. In his late 30s, Bubba ventured into tennis, a skill he self-taught, culminating in the building of a tennis court in his yard, overlooking his beloved Lake Providence. Having great affection for those in his community, he shared his love of tennis with local youth and extended his generosity by offering his tennis court to anyone that wanted to play. Bubba’s passion for the sport extended to the recruiting of siblings Mark & Valerie Harrison, whom he regarded as family, to come live in his home for three summers and impart the art of tennis to his children and other youth in the community. He remarkably continued to play well into his 70’s. Bubba’s enthusiasm extended to his support for all LSU sports and the Saints, as he enjoyed bonding with his sons over the games. Throughout his life, he found joy in his family: Traveling with his children, following their sports and teaching them to waterski on the family boat. Bubba later explored yet another creative pursuit, delving into woodworking and crafting several pieces of furniture.

Above all else, Bubba was a great husband and father who deeply loved Christ, his family, his employees and his customers. Born a Jew, he was miraculously converted to Christianity and baptized in the Catholic Church on Father’s Day in 1971. He was an imperfect man of great strength, high character and quiet humility, who acknowledged his sin and daily felt his dependence on Christ. Bubba loved everyone equally, regardless of their status, race, or background, and he taught his children to do the same. He wholeheartedly read and believed God’s Word, always asking His forgiveness, and sought to live a life of kindness and mercy to all that he came in contact with.

Bubba is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Cecelia Anne (Quirk) Minsky of Lake Providence, Louisiana; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Terry Elston of Shreveport, Louisiana; daughter and son-in-law, Catherine and Collins Coon of Monroe, Louisiana; son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Caroline Minsky of Charlottesville, Virginia; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Jill Minsky of Frisco, Texas; son, Paul Minsky of Lake Providence, Louisiana; brother, Reynold Minsky of Lake Providence, Louisiana; 15 grandchildren (who called him Poppy): Christopher Randel (Haley); Brennan Randel (Elizabeth); Connor Randel (Morgan); Catherine Elston; Collin Elston; Nicholas Coon; Lennon Coon (Cate); Cecelia Coon; Barrett Coon; Clayton Coon; Marguerite Minsky; Sterling Minsky; Jack Minsky; Gabe Minsky; and Andrew Minsky; 3 step-grandchildren: Andrew Elston (Lora); David Elston (Jessica); and Griffin Henry; and 15 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his father, Arthur David Leon Minsky; mother, Ellaine Florence (Meyer) Minsky; brother, Leon Minsky and infant brother, Bert Minsky.

Funeral services for Louis Leonard "Bubba" Minsky, age 85 of Lake Providence, Louisiana will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Lake Providence, Louisiana.

Father Jean Uwamungu will officiate.

A time of visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM on Friday, January 19, 2024 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Lake Providence, Louisiana.

Pallbearers are his Grandsons.

Honorary Pallbearers are: Patten Brown, Tommy Scroggins, Hugh King, and Bobby Amacker.

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Joseph Paul Sitton - August 03, 1948 - December 29, 2023

Departed: 12/29/2023 (Lake Providence)

Obituary Preview: JOSEPH PAUL "JOE" SITTON, AGE 75 LAKE PROVIDENCE, LOUISIANA Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, Louisiana

Funeral service for Joseph Paul "Joe" Sitton, age 75, of Lake Providence, Louisiana will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lake Providence, Louisiana with Father Jean Uwamungu officiating. Interment will be in the Providence Memorial Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home in Lake Providence, Louisiana.

Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM with a Rosary  starting 6:00 PM at Cox Funeral Home in Lake Providence.

He is preceded in death by his son, Stephen Paul Sitton; parents, Thomas Joseph Sitton and Mary Mildred Hammack Sitton.

Joe served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, receiving two Bronze Star Medals.

Joe is survived by his wife Suzanne Vogt Sitton of Lake Providence, Louisiana; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Tom Faires of Lake Providence, Louisiana; two granddaughters, Maggie and Beth Faires of Lake Providence, Louisiana; sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Jimmy White of Minden, Louisiana; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Bill Davis of West Monroe, Louisiana; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Crystal Sitton of Swartz, Louisiana; numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Robbie Howard, Tim Hamilton, Steven Stapleton, David Oswalt, Tom Faires, Michael Gebert.

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Carleen French Minsky - January 27, 1937 - November 27, 2023

Departed: 11/27/2023 (Lake Providence)

Obituary Preview: CARLEEN FRENCH MINSKY, AGE 86 LAKE PROVIDENCE, LOUISIANA Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, Louisiana

Funeral services for Carleen French Minsky, age 86, of Lake Providence, Louisiana will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 30, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Lake Providence, Louisiana with Rev. Adam Rainey officiating. Interment will be in the Providence Memorial Cemetery in Lake Providence. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Visitation will be Thursday from 10:00 AM - 11:00 at First Baptist Church in Lake Providence.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl Arthur French and Hazel Valli Ainsworth French; three sisters, Normaj Broussard, Mary Jean Knight, and Evelyn Sibille; brother, Dr. Carl Michael French.

Carleen is survived by her husband of 46 years, Reynold Sam Minsky of Lake Providence, Louisiana; daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Robert Guenard of Shreveport, Louisiana; son, Mark Mitchell of Shreveport, Louisiana; three granddaughters, Caroline Delahaye (Austen) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana,  Kathryn Kuperman (Jason) of Shreveport, Louisiana, Beth Anne Vivian (Ryan) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; step son, Dr. Louis Reynold Minsky (Lori) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; step daughter, Ellaine M. Turner of Rayne, Louisiana; step son, Alvin Leon Minsky (Mary Margaret) of Lake Providence, Louisiana; numerous other grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Bill Pippin of Monroe, Louisiana; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Bobby Heflin of Natchez, Mississippi; numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be the Deacons of First Baptist Church.

Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Brown, Charles Brown and his son, Michael Brown, Terral Prevost, Austen Delahaye, Hall Schneider, Teddy Schneider, Jason Trichell, Paul Minsky.

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Israel Hernandez - February 13, 1952 - October 27, 2023

Departed: 10/27/2023 (Lake Providence)

Obituary Preview: ISRAEL HERNANDEZ , AGE 71 CLEARWATER, FLORIDA Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, Louisiana

Funeral services for Israel Hernandez will be 1:00 PM, Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Cox Funeral Home in Lake Providence, Louisiana with Bro. Norman Bryant officiating. Interment will be in the Providence Memorial Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Cox Funeral Home.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe Hernandez and Adella Rios Hernandez; brother, Jose Hernandez; sister, Connie Marsh; brother, Oscar Hernandez.

Israel is survived by his wife, Patricia Hernandez of Clearwater, Florida; daughter and son-in-law, Melisa and Nick Turner of Stockbridge, Georgia; son, Joseph Hernandez of Allen, Texas; daughter, Christina Hernandez of Monroe, Louisiana; 11 grandchildren, Britny Birmingham (Adler), Dakota Mercer (Bee), Ginna Moffet (Brock), Indiana Mercer (Dalyce), Kayla Slayton (Zane), Dorian Hernandez (Brian), Mondrai Hogg, Jamin Hernandez, Edan Hernandez, Aeryn Hernandez, Islyn Hernandez; 10 great grandchildren,  Pierce Birmingham, Lisbet Birmingham, Clest Birmingham, Steele Birmingham, Cooper Moffett, Zander Slayton, Zayden Slayton, Aizen Mercer, Athalie Mercer, "Peanut"; brother, Sylvester Hernandez (Isabelle) of Tallulah, Louisiana; sister, Mary Martinez (Roy) of Lott, Texas; brother, Juan Hernandez of Monroe, Louisiana; sister, Lydia Blades of Monroe, Louisiana; brother, Martin Hernandez (Tiffany) of Tacoma, Washington; numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Oscar Hernandez, Juan Marcos Hernandez, Charles Emmons, Jerry Blades Jr., Arthur Frederick, Robert Reyes.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children @ P.O. Box 1525, Ranson, WV 25438 or call 1-855-365-4438.

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Elizabeth Delony "Betty" Reed - June 16, 1933 - October 13, 2023

Departed: 10/13/2023 (Lake Providence)

Obituary Preview: Elizabeth Delony “Betty" Reed June 16, 1933 - October 13, 2023 BETTY REED, 90 LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, LA

LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA - Funeral services for Elizabeth Delony “Betty” Reed, age 90 of Lake Providence, Louisiana, will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Grace Episcopal Church, 506 Lake Street in Lake Providence, Louisiana.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Grace Episcopal Church.

The Reverend Bill Echols and The Reverend Kirkland Knight will officiate.

Interment will follow in the Lake Providence City Cemetery in Lake Providence.

An open house will be held for family and friends at her beloved family home at 1002 Lake Street, Lake Providence, Louisiana, immediately following the services.

Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes.

Betty is a native and lifelong resident of Lake Providence, Louisiana where she was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. She graduated from Lake Providence High School and Louisiana State University. She worked as an educator in various schools and systems throughout the state including Orleans, East Baton Rouge, and East Carroll Parishes.

Betty was a tireless volunteer, historian, and community activist. Her passion for Lake Providence can be seen in the many projects that she spearheaded and volunteered for to enhance the community. She co-founded Doorway to Louisiana which developed The Byerley House Visitor Information and Community Center. Her signature projects include the flags and Christmas trees along the lake and the overlook dock. She was a member of the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation and the East Carroll Historical Society and helped establish the Lake Providence National Register Historic District. Her lifelong devotion to historic preservation was recognized in 2020 with the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation’s Leadership Award.

Betty was also a member of the Lake Providence City Cemetery Committee, 911 Committee, Garden Club of Lake Providence, Daughters of the American Revolution, Junior Auxiliary of Lake Providence, Vestry of Grace Episcopal Church, TTC Community Choir, and Junior League of Baton Rouge. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority at Louisiana State University and served as a chapter leadership advisor during the building of the sorority’s house.

She died on Friday, October 13, 2023 at St. James Place in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

She is preceded in death by her father, Vail Montgomery Delony and her mother, Elizabeth Louise Miller Delony.

Betty is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Reed Scully and Donald George Scully, Jr.; granddaughter, Katherine Elizabeth Scully; grandson, Donald “George” Scully III; sister, Vail Delony Baldridge, of Baton Rouge; and nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to Dr. Louis Minsky and Mary Sue Baldridge Knight for their advice and support throughout the past few years.

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George Renford Hopkins, Jr. - October 01, 1932 - September 21, 2023

Departed: 09/21/2023 (Lake Providence)

Obituary Preview: GEORGE RENFORD HOPKINS, JR., 90 LAKE PROVIDENCE, LOUISIANA Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, Louisiana

LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA - Funeral services for George Renford Hopkins, Jr., age 90, of Lake Providence, Louisiana will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at First Methodist Church, 407 First Street in Lake Providence, Louisiana.

Reverend Henry R. Stone will officiate.

A time of visitation will precede the service from 10 AM until 11 AM at First Methodist Church, 407 First Street in Lake Providence, Louisiana.

Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes.

Mr. Hopkins passed into eternal life on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Carroll Pointe Nursing and Rehab in Oak Grove, Louisiana.

George was a member of First Methodist Church in Lake Providence.  He worked as a rural mail carrier until his retirement.  He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of Powell-Barrett-Martin Post of the American Legion in Lake Providence.

He is preceded in death by his son, Louis Paul Hopkins; father, George Renford Hopkins, Sr.; mother Grace Marie (Hackett) Hopkins; brother, John Hopkins; and sister, Charlene Crews.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Evelyn Etty (Smilow) Hopkins of Lake Providence, Louisiana; son and daughter-in-law, David and Kathy Hopkins of Farmerville, Louisiana; son and daughter-in-law, Joey and Patti Hopkins of Lake Providence, Louisiana; daughter-in-law, Nan Hopkins of Madison, Mississippi;  6 grandchildren: Nick Hopkins (Mallory); Claire Hopkins Smith (Darren); Sarah Beth Hopkins Albritton (Matt); Mary Frances Hopkins Campbell (Preston); Joseph Hopkins, Jr. (Haley)' and Jacob Hopkins (Sunny); 9 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Leroy Hendrix - September 24, 1942 - August 27, 2023

Departed: 08/27/2023 (Lake Providence)

Obituary Preview: LEROY HENDRIX, AGE 80 LAKE PROVIDENCE, LOUISIANA Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, Louisiana

Funeral services for Leroy Hendrix, age 80, of Lake Providence, Louisiana will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Providence Church in Lake Providence, Louisiana with Rev. Don Boyett officiating. Interment will be in the Providence Memorial Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Providence Church in Lake Providence.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Philip Henry Hendrix and Berdie Derrick Hendrix; grandson, Christopher Lee Hendrix; two great grandsons, Shane Walker and Christopher Walker; daughter-in-law, Susanne Hendrix.

Leroy is survived by his wife of 63 years, Pat Hendrix of Lake Providence, Louisiana; son, Rickey Hendrix Sr. of Lake Providence, Louisiana;  son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Deidre Hendrix of Oak Grove, Louisiana; daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Pat Epps of West Monroe, Louisiana; eight grandchildren, Rickey Hendrix Jr. (Felecia) of Lake Providence, Louisiana,  Victoria Lee (Jason) of Eros, Louisiana,  Rachael Walker (Shane) of Lake Providence, Louisiana,  Michael Hendrix of Lake Providence, Louisiana,  Katie McCormick (Ryan) of Ruston, Louisiana,  Kristin Gilmore (Jared) of West Monroe, Louisiana,  Kalee Hendrix of Oak Grove, Louisiana,  Kasyn Hale (Will) of Epps, Louisiana; 23 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Lavelle and Jessie Hendrix of Forest, Louisiana; sister, Lexie Pylant of Oak Grove, Louisiana; brother and sister-in-law, Allen and Willene Hendrix of Epps, Louisiana; brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Connie Hendrix of Epps, Louisiana; brother, Donnie Hendrix of Oak Grove, Louisiana; numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Rickey Hendrix Jr., Michael Hendrix, Rickey "Bud" Hendrix III, Will Hale, Zach Bostick, Steve Brown.

Honorary pallbearers will be John Brown, Jacob Hendrix, Ryan McCormick, Jared Gilmore, Austin Hill, John Kyler Hill, Sean Hill, Kaleb Hill, Spencer Aday, Jason Lee.

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Mary Kathryn (Lee) Manning - August 08, 1924 - August 16, 2023

Departed: 08/16/2023 (Lake Providence)

Obituary Preview: MARY KATHRYN (LEE) MANNING, 99 LAKE PROVIDENCE, LOUISIANA Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, Louisiana

LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA - Mary Kathryn Lee Manning, also known as Sister, Mary Lee, and Meme, native of Kilbourne, Louisiana, and a resident of Lake Providence, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. She was 99 years young. She leaves a legacy of love as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and cherished friend to all that knew her. Mary Kathryn was the quintessential, revered matriarch. She earned, deserved, and relished that title.

Mary Kathryn, or Meme to most of us, graduated from Kilbourne High School and attended Louisiana Tech. At Kilbourne, Mary Kathryn wanted to play basketball, but at 5’ tall was gently encouraged to be the team scorekeeper instead. She traveled with the team and loved every minute. Her love of Women’s Basketball paid off in 2023 as she was rewarded with a LSU National Championship! Meme was a dedicated homemaker, an accomplished seamstress, a grocery store owner, and a banker at First National Bank on Main Street. She was passionate about volunteering for AARP, organizing many trips to Branson, Missouri and publishing many, many birthdays in the annual community calendar. Meme and Papa were instrumental in organizing the concession stand at the Briarfield Academy Football Field and were proud recipients of the Mountain Movers Award for their work on that project. Meme deeply loved her church. She was a devout Baptist and served for many years on the church Finance Committee. She was also very proud of the church’s music offerings and her daughter, Kathy, for her many dedicated years playing the piano.

Meme had many interests. She loved to attend and watch sporting events (especially LSU). Crossword and jigsaw puzzles were a favorite way to pass time, and she was an avid, avid reader. Meme passed many a Sunday enjoying lunch after church at Possum Point or Nyanza Hunting Club. Meme was a good cook, and was particularly known for fried chicken, crawfish stew, cheese spaghetti, Christmas cookies, lemon icebox pie, and banana pudding. She was a professional shopper and never got over the closure of the downtown Goudchaux’s in Baton Rouge. She also loved McRae’s, Dillard’s, and Chico’s. Meme loved delicious food. She was always up for a good steak and made a point to leave room for something sweet.

Most of all, Meme loved her family. She created quite the legacy and her family delighted her to no end.

Mary Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Elmer Manning, Sr.; father, Otto Bassell Lee, Sr.; mother, Ora Elizabeth (Pullin) Lee; son Cecil Elmer Manning, Jr.; grandson, Matthew Tyler Manning; brother, Otto Bassell “Sonny” Lee; and sister, Valda Josephine “Buddye Jo” Lee Hodgkins.

She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Judge Toni (Manning) Higginbotham and Judge Leo Higginbotham of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; daughter, Kathy Manning of Lake Providence, Louisiana; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Kathy Barnett-Manning of Columbia, Louisiana; stepson and his wife, Dr. Charles M. and Meagie Manning of Charlottesville, Virginia; stepdaughter, Cecile Richard of San Antonio, Texas; daughter-in-law, Sheila Manning of Monroe, Louisiana; 22 grandchildren who affectionately named her “Meme”: Whitney Higginbotham Greene, Prentist Higginbotham, Judge Beau Higginbotham, and Lee Higginbotham all of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Cecil Elmer “Trey” Manning, III (Teri) of Springfield, Missouri; Cacey Manning Narez (Craig) of Coppell, Texas; Erin Fincher Weaver (Jeffrey) and Amy Fincher Starns of Monroe, Louisiana; Houston Hattaway (Chantel) of Denison, Texas; Lynn Kate Hattaway Johnson, of Fate, Texas; Patrick Hattaway (Leslie) of Central, Louisiana; Colt Manning of Monroe, Louisiana; Lee Randall Manning (Lara) of West Monroe, Louisiana; Drew Manning (Dani) of Monroe, Louisiana; Daniel Keeton of Dallas, Texas; Sam Keeton (Jennifer) of Alexandria, Louisiana; Carter Manning of Forest, Virginia; Bradley Manning of Charlottesville, Virginia; Marc Richard of Niceville, Florida; Michael Richard of San Antonio, Texas; Todd Richard of Birmingham, Alabama; 45 great grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Sharon (Lee) and Fred Donham of Bella Vista, Arkansas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are the grandsons.

Many of us prayed for our sweet Meme to peacefully ascend to heaven and our prayers were answered. We are thankful to Kim Wilder and appreciate her companionship, her gentle touch, and kindness to Meme when she needed it most.

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Barbara Ann Sullivan Thomas - September 09, 1941 - May 23, 2023

Departed: 05/23/2023 (Lake Providence)

Obituary Preview: BARBARA ANN SULLIVAN THOMAS, AGE 81 WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, Louisiana

Funeral services for Barbara Ann Thomas will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence, Louisiana with Rev. Gordon "Skip" Dean officiating. Interment will be in the Providence Memorial Cemetery in Lake Providence. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00PM - 2:00PM at Cox Funeral Home.

Barbara Thomas was a caring wife, sister, mother, nanny, and friend. She left this world on May 22, 2023 at the age of 81 after a brief illness. She was fiercely devoted to her family, never missing a birthday, ball game, dance recital, graduation, or any opportunity where she could make her family feel special.

Barbara was born in Lake Providence, LA on September 9, 1941. She graduated from Lake Providence High School in 1959 where she played the clarinet and was a majorette. She made her career with Entergy where she worked in customer service until her retirement.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Gary Thomas of 35 years. Between them they had five children, twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A long-time member of Highland Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA, Barbara served as a faithful member of her Sunday School class and church choir, as well as a multitude of ministries throughout her service to her church and community. She loved spending time in her garden and flower beds. She was a fantastic cook and loved sharing recipes with her friends and family. She was an expert seamstress and quilter and was a member of the Darbonne Ducks Quilters. She loved to gift her works to her friends and family.

Barbara also loved to travel. She and Gary visited all fifty U.S. States and many different countries. Of these trips, her favorite was visiting The Holy Land. She immersed herself there, retracing the steps of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

As Barbara reminded her family and friends in the last few weeks, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord for those who believe in and put their faith in Him. While our hearts are heavy with this loss, we rejoice in the fact that Barbara has arrived at her eternal home. Her faith has been made sight.

Barbara leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion to all that she encountered and she will be missed dearly.

A special thank you to those who devoted their time and love to Barbara during her last 3 months. Your guidance, laughter and care will have an everlasting impact on us.

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Nancy Elizabeth (Howard) Patrick - June 03, 1953 - April 23, 2023

Departed: 04/23/2023 (Lake Providence)

Obituary Preview: NANCY ELIZABETH (HOWARD) PATRICK, 69 LAKE PROVIDENCE, LOUISIANA Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, Louisiana

LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA - Funeral services for Nancy Elizabeth (Howard) Patrick, age 69 of Lake Providence, Louisiana will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 207 Scarborough Street in Lake Providence, Louisiana.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 PM on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Barker Hall, 209 Scarborough Street in Lake Providence, Louisiana.

Father Ryan Humphries and Father Jean Uwamungu will officiate.

Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes.

Nancy passed into eternal life on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

She is preceded in death by her father, Herbert Eldridge "Hub" Howard; her mother, Catherine Hilda (Gary) Howard; and grandson, Tripp Guillory.

Nancy is survived by her husband of 47 years, Ed Patrick of Lake Providence, Louisiana; son and daughter-in-law, Will and Danielle Patrick of Monroe, Louisiana; daughter and son-in-law, Katy and Brent Guillory of Calhoun, Louisiana; 5 grandchildren: Cade Guillory of Hammond, Louisiana; Taylor Ditta of Calhoun, Louisiana; John Patrick Ditta of Calhoun, Louisiana; Emma Ray Patrick of Monroe, Louisiana; and Cole Patrick of Monroe, Louisiana; brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Russell-Anne Howard of Slidell, Louisiana; brother, Charles Howard of New Orleans, Louisiana; brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Denise Howard of Luna, Louisiana; brother and sister-in-law, Clay and Karen Howard of Siler City, North Carolina; and brother and sister-in-law, David and Becky Howard of Houston, Texas.

Pallbearers are: Dudley Keene, Freddie Fortenberry, J. T. LeBeau, Robbie Howard, Craig LeBeau, Wes Clement, Jim Thom, Major Winters, John Brown, and Greg Howard.

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King Belser Trieschmann, Sr. - July 28, 1929 - April 02, 2023

Departed: 04/02/2023 (Lake Providence)

Obituary Preview: KING BELSER TRIESCHMANN, 93 LAKE PROVIDENCE, LOUISIANA Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, Louisiana

LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA -  Funeral services for King Belser Trieschmann. Sr., age 93 of Lake Providence, Louisiana will be held  at 3 PM on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Grace Episcopal Church, 506 Lake Street in Lake Providence, Louisiana.

The Reverend Bill Echols will officiate.

Interment will follow in the Lake Providence City Cemetery in Lake Providence.

Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes.

A time of visitation will be held from 2 to 3 PM on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Grace Episcopal Church, 506 Lake Street in Lake Providence.

King was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Providence, Louisiana where he was a member of Grace Episcopal Church.  He graduated from Lake Providence High School.  He served in the US Navy.  He graduated from Louisiana Tech University.  After college he returned and started working at East Carroll Lumber Company for 67 years until he retired.

He passed into eternal life on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at his residence.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Flora Carolyn (Montgomery) Trieschmann; his father, William Frederick Trieschmann; and his mother, Ozell (Belser) Trieschmann Long.

King is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, King "Triesch" Trieschmann, Jr. and Cassandra Trieschmann of Lake Providence; daughter and son-in-law, Laura T. and Scott Arvin of Lake Providence; daughter and son-in-law, Caroline T. and Brian Shank of Colleyville, Texas; grandson, Jamie Arvin of Denver, Colorado; grandson, Tanner Shank of Dallas, Texas; granddaughter, Catherine Arvin of Lake Providence; and grandson, Connor Shank of Colleyville, Texas.

Pallbearers are: Andy Brister, Jay Fisher, Connor Shank, Tanner Shank, Matthew Bass, and Brian Shank.

Honorary Pallbearers are: Jeffrey Connor, George Fox, Frank Maxwell, Dennis Hughes, Eddie Neighbours, Orville Coody, and Edward S. "Nook" Voelker.

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Linda Gail (Oswalt) Minsky - April 12, 1939 - February 06, 2023

Departed: 02/06/2023 (Lake Providence)

Obituary Preview: LINDA GAIL (OSWALT) MINSKY, 83 LAKE PROVIDENCE, LOUISIANA Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, Louisiana

LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA - Memorial services for Linda Gail (Oswalt) Minsky will be held at 12 noon on Monday, February 20, 2023 at First Methodist Church in Lake Providence, Louisiana.

Reverend Henry R. Stone will officiate.

Linda passed into eternal life on Monday, February 6, 2023 at her residence.

She is preceded in death by her father, Brady Oswalt; her mother, Mary Dell (Burton) Oswalt; and brother, Timothy Ashley Oswalt.

Visitation will be held from 10AM to 12:00PM on Monday, February 20, 2023 at First Methodist Church in Lake Providence.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Louis and Lori Minsky of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; daughter, Ellaine (Minsky) Turner of Rayne, Louisiana; son and daughter-in-law, Alvin and Mary Margaret Minsky of Lake Providence, Louisiana; granddaughter, Ashley (Minsky) Mitchell of New Roads, Louisiana; granddaughter, Bailey Minsky of Houston, Texas; grandson, Philip Muzzi of Memphis, Tennessee; grandson, Terral Prevost of Rayne, Louisiana; grandson, Tim Prevost of Crowley, Louisiana; grandson, Alex Prevost of Lafayette, Louisiana; granddaughter, Rachel Holden of Lake Providence; grandson, E. J. Holden of Fernandina Beach, Florida; grandson, Sam Minsky of Charleston, South Carolina; 17 great grandchildren; brother, Bill Brady Oswalt of Transylvania, Louisiana; sister, Carolyn Robinson of San Antonio, Texas; sister, Becky Norman of Houma, Louisiana; sister, Mary Nell Poole of Ft. Worth, Texas; sister, Cathy Duncan of The Woodlands,  Texas; and sister, Pat Fulmer of Maumelle, Arkansas.

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William Kincaide Key - October 21, 1932 - January 12, 2023

Departed: 01/12/2023 (Lake Providence)

Obituary Preview: WILLIAM KINCAIDE KEY, 90 LAKE PROVIDENCE, LOUISIANA Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, Louisiana

LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA - Funeral services for William Kincaide Key, age 90 of Lake Providence, Louisiana will be held at 11 AM on Monday, Janurary 16, 2023 at First Assembly of God Church in Lake Providence, Louisiana.

Reverends Harold Eggert, Bill Bearden, and J. L. Key will officiate.

Interment will follow in the Lake Providence City Cemetery in Lake Providence, Louisiana.

Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 PM on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Cox Funeral Home in Lake Providence, Louisiana.

Mr. Key passed into eternal life on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at LaCour House Assisted Living Community in New Roads, Louisiana.

He is preceded in death by his father, William Presley "Pete" Key and his mother, Bonnie Inez (Kirksey) Key.

Kincaide is survived by his wife of 63 years, Bobbie Jean (Dyess) Key of Lake Providence, Louisiana; daughter, Charlotte Blanchard of Port Allen, Louisiana; grandson and his wife, Wade and Jessica Blanchard of Port Allen, Louisiana; brother and sister-in-law, Rev. J. L. and Jerry Key of Benton, Arkansas; and brother and sister-in-law, Rev. Floyd "Buddy" and Vonzella Key of Bowie, Texas.

Pallbearers are: Rev. Bill Bearden, Bill Kirksey, Rev. Jeff Willis, Rev. Keith Russell, Kerry Blanchard, and James Key.

Honorary Pallbearers are: Hal Waller and Mark Skewes.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude's or the Shriner's Hospital.

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James Douglas "Doug" Webb, Sr. - August 28, 1939 - January 07, 2023

Departed: 01/07/2023 (Lake Providence)

Obituary Preview: JAMES DOUGLAS "DOUG" WEBB, SR., 83 TRANSYLVANIA, LOUISIANA Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, Louisiana

TRANSYLVANIA, LA - Funeral services for James Douglas "Doug" Webb, Sr., age 83 of Transylvania, Louisiana will be held at 2 PM on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Melbourne Baptist Church Highway 65 in Alsatia, Louisiana.

Reverend Butch Goodman will officiate.

Interment will follow in the Providence Memorial Cemetery in Lake Providence, Louisiana.

Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence, Louisiana.

A time of visitation will be held from 5 to 8 PM on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Melbourne Baptist Church in Alsatia, Louisiana.

He passed into eternal life on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Legacy Nursing & Rehab in Tallulah, Louisiana.

Doug was born to Edna Mae Smith Webb and Bruce Wilson Webb. He was the oldest of 4 children born on August 28, 1939 in Hope, Arkansas. The Webb's moved to Tensas where they began their lives as sharecroppers. Soon after they went to Mounds and settled in Alsatia where Doug graduated from Lake Providence High School, he then began his life as a farmer and met the love of his life Audrey at Melbourne Baptist Church.

Doug and Audrey spent 58 precious years together. During those 58 years they remained active members of Melbourne Baptist Church. They shared 2 children whom he adored, Cheryl and Jamie who learned the love of Jesus through the reading of the Bible their parents shared with them every night. Even though farming took a turn for the worst and he tried to maintain his farm he knew he had to provide for his family so he took a position as the Manager of the Sunflower Grocery Store in Lake Providence then decided he would take a position with the East Carroll Police Jury Road and Drainage as Maintenance Supervisor and later retired. Doug then decided to try something a little different and began working for the East Carroll Parish Sheriff's Office as a Guard but was soon promoted to Mowing Crew Supervisor. As you can tell he loved the outdoors, if he wasn't in the pecan orchard checking on the trees he was in the garden making sure the vegetables were taken care of so he could provide for his family and others in the community. That's not where it ended though. Doug loved fishing and hunting, especially net fishing and it always did his heart good to get to see the grandsons kill a deer. He made it a point to be at any sporting event he could. Football was his favorite, he had to be at the top of the bleachers so he could watch the grandsons and brag on them after the game or tell them what they needed to work on. With Allison being the only granddaughter Doug had she was the apple of his eye. She always knew her PawPaw had a special shirt pocket that only she could go into and find her favorite piece of candy.

Doug was proceeded in death by his parents, a brother Tommy Webb and sister Ollie Webb Wiltcher. He is survived by his beautiful wife Audrey Johnston Webb, a daughter Cheryl Webb Winstead and husband Richard Tim Winstead of Tallulah, James D. Webb Jr. and wife Rebecca Lopez Webb of Alsatia. Grandchildren; Brent Douglas Webb (wife Victoria), Richard Curtis Winstead (wife Brittany), James Tyler Webb (wife Zoè) Logan Scott Webb (significant other Sydney Denny), William Connor Winstead, Landon Walker Webb and Allison Faith Webb. Great grandchildren; Ellie and Bella Webb and Blake, Karter and Ryleigh Winstead. Brother Doyle Webb (wife Angelle) of Bay St. Louis Mississippi Special friends include Matulos Lopez, the staff of Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Tallulah. Elissa Cupit shared with the family that Mr. Doug was one of the sweet and most kind hearted men she knew. Gabby Wilkins shared that she loved being his "telephone operator" because she loved seeing him light up when he got to FaceTime his loved ones. In the last days Doug wanted to make sure his family knew he loved them.

Pallbearers include his grandsons, Curt Winstead, Tyler Webb, Logan Webb, Connor Winstead, Landon Webb and a nephew Brian Webb with Brent Webb serving as an honorary pallbearer.

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Delfina Hernandez Cotts - September 03, 1943 - December 25, 2022

Departed: 12/25/2022 (Lake Providence)

Obituary Preview: DELFINA HERNANDEZ COTTS, 79 OAK GROVE, LOUISIANA Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, LA

LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA - Funeral services for Delfina Hernandez Cotts, age 79 of Oak Grove, Louisiana will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Cox Funeral Home Chapel, 210 North Hood Street in Lake Providence, Louisiana.

Reverend Bill Bearden will officiate.

Interment will follow in the Providence Memorial Cemetery in Lake Providence, Louisiiana.

Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence.

Visitation will be held from 9 AM until time of service on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Cox Funeral Home in Lake Providence.

Mrs. Cotts passed into eternal life on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at River Regional Medical Center in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

She is preceded in death by her father, Manuel Hernandez; her mother, Augustina (Saldana) Hernandez; 3 brothers: Ray Hernandez, Richard Hernandez, and Roy Hernandez; and 3 sisters: Mary Villareal, Tommie Perez, and Angeltia Hernandez.

She is survived by daughter, Wanda Jane Gonzales of San Antonio, TX; son, Joe Bryant Turner of Elgin, Illinois; daughter, Debra Kay Turner of San Antonio, TX; daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Frank Hernandez of San Antonio, TX; daughter and son-in-law, Tina Marie and Omar Arredondo of Liberty Hill, TX; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Renee Hernandez of Lake Providence, Louisiana; and numerous nieces & nephews.

Pallbearers are: Omar Arredondo, Nicholas Arredondo, Christopher Brown, Anthony Gonzales, Mark Hernandez, and Jose Hernandez.

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Shelby Leon Perry - August 24, 1936 - November 18, 2022

Departed: 11/18/2022 (Lake Providence)

Obituary Preview: SHELBY LEON PERRY, 86 LAKE PROVIDENCE, LOUISIANA Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, Louisiana

LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA - Funeral services for Shelby Leon Perry, age 86 of Lake Providence will be held at 2 PM on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Providence Church, 175 Estuary Drive in Lake Providence, Louisiana.

Reverends Marty Wilson and Don Boyett will officiate.

Interment will follow in the Providence Memorial Cemetery in Lake Providence.

Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes of Oak Grove & Lake Providence.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 PM on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Providence Church, 175 Estuary Drive in Lake Providence.

Mr. Perry passed into eternal life on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Carroll Point Nursing and Rehab in Oak Grove, Louisiana.

Shelby graduated from Monticello High School in Monticello, LA. Shortly, thereafter he married Dorothy Fay Blair and 13 months later their family of two became three with a daughter, Debbie. Then 3 years, 3 months and 1 day later a second daughter, Donna was added to make this family of four. Early in their marriage, Shelby worked as a road grader operator for East Carroll Parish. It was here he learned to make roads. This skill was used later when his last job in life was a road grader operator with the parish. In between, he farmed mostly over the years and saw to the needs of his family and was always ready to lend a hand to family and friends alike.

He enjoyed camping in style, he owned several motor homes over the years and loved to travel and see our exciting nation. The first family vacation was in traveling to Colorado with his family of four and his parents. There were other trips in later years and each one was enjoyed.

After his girls married and moved away from home, he still enjoyed traveling and going to Bluegrass music festivals. He always enjoyed a good joke and was just as app to pull a prank as anyone. As time moved along he took excellent care of his wife who became ill with dementia. He never wavered from taking care of her. Even after she had to be moved to a nursing facility to receive adequate full-time care he went to visit as often as he could until the pandemic hit and then he called over there to check on her regularly.

He was especially proud of his grandchildren and great grands. He loved them all equally and would do anything for them. He leaves two sisters and two sister-in-laws whom he loved greatly. There are numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces who will miss him too.

He did not have to spend his last years alone. His daughter, Donna and her husband Rickey lived with him and helped him with all sorts of things.

The family wants to express our deepest gratitude to the staff of Carroll Pointe Nursing Facility in Oak Grove, LA for taking care or our dad. Also, to Dr. Kovac and Amy Hale for the excellent care they provided him.

He will be missed but, we have the promise to be reunited again one day.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Fay (Blair) Perry; father, Ernest Alvin Perry; mother, Ellen Hazel (Jackson) Perry; and brother, Buford Perry.

He is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Marty Wilson of Morton, Mississippi; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Rickey Wilson of Lake Providence; 4 grandchildren: Jennifer Kuethe (T. J.), Ashley Butler (Carl), Bryant Kuethe (Lacy), Brittany Strong (Seth); 4 great grandchildren: Natalie Kuethe, Brooklyn Kuethe, Parker Lacharite, and Abigail Lacharite; sister, Stella Fitts of Monroe, Louisiana; and sister, Ruby Benefield of Monroe, Louisiana.

Pallbearers are: Bryant Kuethe, Carl Butler, Seth Strong, T. J. Lacharite, David Bullard, Lamar Perry, and Freddy Payne.

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Robert Lawrence "Rocky" Shumate, Jr. - March 25, 1958 - November 05, 2022

Departed: 11/05/2022 (Lake Providence)

Obituary Preview: ROBERT LAWRENCE "ROCKY" SHUMATE, JR., 64 LAKE PROVIDENCE, LOUISIANA Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, Louisiana

LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA - Robert “Rocky” Lawrence Shumate JR. was born on March 25, 1958 to Robert “Bob” Shumate and PatsyJoe Turner Shumate. He passed from this world on November 5, 2022 at his home in the Monticello Community.

Rocky was a farmer and mechanic by trade. He was known to all that new him for his skill and ability when working on anything related to cars. Rocky loved to deer hunt with his friends as evidenced by the many mounts he has. Going to the hunting club looking for that next big buck was always a highlight of his year.

Rocky is preceded in death by his parents Robert Shumate and Patsy Joe Shumate; one brother Leland “Bubba” Shumate, and 4 sisters: Patricia Ann Price, Gloria Jean Scott, Linda Sue Shumate, and Mary “Ginger” Tarver.

He is survived by his children: Robbie Shumate of Manila, AR, Jeremy Shumate of Crowville, LA, Marla Jo Robinson and Husband Jim of Crowville, LA; 8 grandchildren: Alysa Shumate, Ryleigh Shumate, Dylan Shumate, Destiny Shumate, Jasmine Shumate, Garrett Robinson, Makayla Ward, Conner Veuleman; and a host of nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.

Graveside services will be Saturday November 19, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Providence Memorial Park in Lake Providence, LA. For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Jeremiah 29:11

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Louis Paul Hopkins - April 01, 1958 - September 26, 2022

Departed: 09/26/2022 (Lake Providence)

Obituary Preview: LOUIS PAUL HOPKINS, 64 LAKE PROVIDENCE, LOUISIANA Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, Louisiana

LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA - Louis Paul Hopkins, age 64 was born in Lake Providence, Louisiana on April 1, 1958.  Paul passed into eternal life on Monday, September 26, 2022 at West Carroll Memorial Hospital in Oak Grove, Louisiana.

A memorial service for Paul will be held at 10 AM on Friday, September 30, 2022 at First United Methodist Church in Lake Providence with Reverend Henry Stone officiating.

Paul was a retired HVAC contractor.

Paul is survived by his wife of 44 years, Stephanie Nanette "Nan" Hopkins of Lake Providence, Louisiana; his father, George Renford Hopkins of Lake Providence, Louisiana; his mother, Evelyn Etty (Smilow) Hopkins of Lake Providence, Louisiana; son and daughter-in-law, Nicholas and Mallory Hopkins of Lake Providence, Louisiana; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Frances (Hopkins) Campbell and Preston Campbell of Madison, Mississippi; grandson, Paul Kitchingham Hopkins of Lake Providence, Louisiana; grandson, Thomas Neil Campbell of Madison, Mississippi; granddaughter, Paige Margaux Hopkins of Lake Providence, Louisiana; brother and sister-in-law, David and Kathy Hopkins of Farmerville, Louisiana; brother and sister-in-law, Joey and Patti Hopkins of Lake Providence, Louisiana; mother-in-law, Charlotte Hamilton of Oak Grove, Louisiana; sister-in-law, Melanie Deal of Monroe, Louisiana; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Clay and Sherry Hamilton of Oak Grove, Louisiana and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be  made to the American Cancer Society.

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Pre-planning is an important aspect of funeral planning that can provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones. By making arrangements ahead of time, you can ensure that your final wishes are respected, while also alleviating the burden on your family during a difficult time. At Cox Funeral Homes - Lake Providence, the staff is trained to guide you through the pre-planning process, answering any questions you may have and providing valuable insights into the benefits of pre-planning.

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Cox Funeral Homes - Lake Providence is deeply rooted in the community it serves. The staff is actively involved in local organizations and events, demonstrating a commitment to giving back to the community. This funeral home believes that building strong relationships with the people it serves is essential to providing exceptional care and support.

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The facilities at Cox Funeral Homes - Lake Providence are designed to provide a comfortable and peaceful atmosphere for families to gather and pay their respects. The funeral home features a spacious chapel, visitation rooms, and a selection room where families can choose from a variety of caskets, urns, and other funeral merchandise.

The Staff

The staff at Cox Funeral Homes - Lake Providence is comprised of experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing compassionate care and exceptional service. From licensed funeral directors to support staff, every member of the team is committed to ensuring that families receive the highest level of care and attention.

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If you're in need of funeral services or would like to learn more about pre-planning, contact Cox Funeral Homes - Lake Providence today. You can reach them by phone or visit their website to learn more about their services and facilities. Remember, when it comes to saying goodbye to a loved one, trust matters. Choose Cox Funeral Homes - Lake Providence for compassionate care and exceptional service.

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The cost of publishing an obituary varies widely depending on the publication or platform, as well as the length and content of the obituary. Some online platforms offer free or low-cost options, while traditional newspapers may charge a fee based on the length of the obituary.

Can I write my own obituary?

Yes, some people choose to write their own obituary in advance as a way to have control over how they are remembered. This can also be a therapeutic exercise in reflecting on one's life and accomplishments.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of a person's passing, typically including only basic information such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary is a longer, more detailed tribute that celebrates the person's life and achievements.

How long after someone passes away should an obituary be published?

The timing of publishing an obituary varies depending on cultural and personal preferences. In general, it's best to publish the obituary within a few days to a week after the person's passing, while the news is still fresh and friends and family are gathering to pay their respects.

Can I edit or update an obituary after it's been published?

In some cases, it may be possible to make corrections or updates to an obituary after it's been published. However, this depends on the publication or platform's policies and procedures.

What if I want to keep the funeral or memorial service private?

If you prefer to keep the funeral or memorial service private, you can simply omit that information from the obituary. You can still include other details about the person's life and achievements without disclosing sensitive information.

Can I include humor or anecdotes in an obituary?

Absolutely! An obituary is a celebration of the person's life, so including humorous stories or anecdotes can help bring their personality to life and make the tribute more engaging.

How do I handle sensitive information in an obituary?

If there are sensitive issues or conflicts surrounding the person's death or personal life, it's best to approach these topics with tact and discretion. Consider seeking guidance from a trusted friend, family member, or professional counselor if needed.

Can I include quotes or poetry in an obituary?

Yes, including quotes or poetry can add depth and meaning to an obituary. Choose pieces that resonate with the person's values, interests, or personality to make the tribute more personal.

What if I'm struggling to write an obituary due to grief or emotional distress?

It's completely understandable to feel overwhelmed when writing an obituary during a difficult time. Consider enlisting the help of a trusted friend or family member, or seeking support from a professional counselor or bereavement group.

Can I use social media to share an obituary?

Yes, social media can be a powerful tool for sharing an obituary and reaching a wider audience. Many funeral homes and crematoriums now offer online tributes and social media sharing options as part of their services.

How long do online obituaries remain available?

The duration for which online obituaries remain available varies depending on the platform or website. Some may keep them archived indefinitely, while others may remove them after a certain period of time.

Can I create a memorial website or online tribute instead of an obituary?

Yes, creating a memorial website or online tribute can be a meaningful way to celebrate someone's life and legacy. These platforms often offer more flexibility and creative freedom than traditional print obituaries.

What if I need help finding resources for writing an obituary?

If you're struggling to find resources or need guidance on writing an obituary, consider reaching out to your local funeral home, crematorium, or bereavement organization for assistance. They may be able to provide templates, samples, or expert advice to help you get started.

Can I use an obituary as a way to raise funds for charity?

Yes, many people choose to include information about charitable donations in lieu of flowers in their loved one's obituary. This can be a meaningful way to honor their memory and give back to the community.

How do I ensure that my loved one's story is told accurately in their obituary?

To ensure accuracy, gather information from multiple sources such as family members, friends, and colleagues. Verify facts and dates before publishing the obituary to avoid errors or inaccuracies.

What if I'm unsure about what details to include in an obituary?

If you're unsure about what details to include in an obituary, consider seeking guidance from a trusted friend or family member who knew your loved one well. You can also consult with a funeral director or bereavement counselor for advice.

Can I use an obituaries as a way to preserve family history?

Absolutely! Obituaries can serve as valuable records of family history and genealogy. Consider saving copies of your loved one's obituaries in a scrapbook or digital archive for future generations.