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Harry F Marcel - September 17, 1945 - April 13, 2024

Departed: 04/13/2024 (Delhi)

Obituary Preview: Memorial service for Harry Francis Marcel, age 78 will be announced at a later date to be held at the St. Louis Catholic

Church Cemetery in Houma LA.

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Mr Marcel was born in Houma, LA and spent most of his life in the area and was a welder in shipyards.  He also loved to fish and was a people's person.  Also he constantly joked around and loved his family dearly.

He is preceded in death by his parents Francis V. Marcel and Bernice Blanchard Marcel, his beloved wife Willjeanne Robichaux Marcel; his twin brother Larry Marcel and sister Judy Scott. Harry is survived by his two children Libby Garley and husband Michael and Dwayne Marcel and wife Tracey; five grandchildren

Hali, Ariel and Alyssa Garley and Trevor and Katie Marcel and three great grandchildren, Tate Garley, Taysom Marcel and Tayslee Marcel.

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Mary Lancaster Pippen - December 13, 1926 - April 05, 2024

Departed: 04/05/2024 (Delhi)

Obituary Preview: Obituary for Mrs. Mary McGrew Lancaster Pippen Mary McGrew Lancaster Pippen passed away peacefully at home in Delhi,

LA on Friday, April 5, 2024. Mrs. Mary graduated from high school in Tallulah, LA She met her late husband, Emmett Lancaster in Tallulah and they were married for more than fifty years. Later she married Mr. Harvey Pippen and they remained

married until his death fifteen years later. Mrs. Pippen was employed as a telephone operator during the time callers had to have the operator connect each call. Because Mary loved people, she enjoyed her years with Southern Bell and her later work in banking

and insurance. After retirement, Mary contributed to various civic projects in the town of

Tallullah, for which she received a plaque of appreciation from the mayor. She was a member of the Tallulah Methodist Church where she was active

in the UMW. Mary had an adventurous spirit and was more than glad to drop everything

for a last minute trip with friends or family. She was preceded in death by her father Thomas Erwin McGrew, her

mother Launa Cortez Borders, and three brothers Tommy McGrew, J. C.

“Kag” McGrew, and W. R. Borders. She is survived by her daughter Launa Martin and husband Steve of Delhi, granddaughter Lyndsey Martin, and great granddaughter Harper Elizabeth Davidson of Metairie. Other survivors include siblings Laura Geese (Freddie) from Tyler, TX, Tamara Trahan (Daniel) of Lafayette, LA, and Tully Borders (Joy) of Kilgore, TX, as well as numerous beloved nieces

and nephews. Mary was truly accepted and loved by the family of her second husband Harvey Pippen. She was pre-deceased by stepsons Harvey Jr. and Wes Pippen, and step-grandson David Brownstein. Surviving her are step-daughter Jean Pippen Nesbit (Lamar) of Jackson, MS, step-son Charlie Pippen (Lynne) of Ruston and several great and great-great

grandchildren. The family wishes to thank Crossroads Hospice for their comforting care during Mary’s illness. They also want to acknowledge the ladies who were sitters but became like family: Pam Henderson, Maudie Neathery, Faye

Carter, and Glenda Leggins. There will be a graveside service at 12:00 noon on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the Masonic Cemetery of Delhi led by Rev. Marshall Sevier and under the direction of Cox Funeral Home

of Delhi. All friends and family are welcome.

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Ernest Carey Goodwin - November 12, 1953 - March 27, 2024

Departed: 03/27/2024 (Delhi)

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Ernest Carey Goodwin, 70 of Delhi, LA will be on Monday, April 1. 2024 at 2:00 PM in the chapel

of Cox Funeral Home in Delhi.

Rev. Tommy Simpkins will preside with close family friend Beth Fuller delivering a Eulogy.

Carey died Wednesday, March 27, 2024 suddenly at his residence.

Carey is retired from the LA. Department of Highways (DOTD) working out of the  Chase location. He is preceded in death by his parents Max Ray Goodwin and Audrey Nadene Johnson Goodwin; his maternal grandparents

Clarence Johnson and Nora Crider Johnson; his paternal grandparents Ernest Goodwin and Florence Holmes Goodwin and a brother Max Ray Goodwin Jr.

Carey is survived by three sisters, Carolyn Awtry  and Linda Goodwin both of Delhi, LA and Dianne Jeffers and husband Heyward of Baton Rouge, LA; a nephew Steven Stothart and wife Kristen of Pensacola, FL and a great niece Nadene Stothart.

Pallbearers will be John Hunter, Danny Fuller, Paul Till, Ed Wise, Scott Johnson and Daniel Fuller.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Henry Till and Jay Lacoste.

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Eugene Graham - March 19, 1932 - March 26, 2024

Departed: 03/26/2024 (Delhi)

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Eugene Graham, 92 of Epps, LA will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Monticello Southern Baptist Church at 2:00 PM with Rev. Rocky Stephens officiating.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Monticello Southern Baptist Church from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.

Burial will be in the Herringville Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.

Eugene was a retired Commercial Fisherman and Farmer. He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Graham,  three sons, Thomas Raymond Graham, James David Mobley and David Randall Graham; his father and mother Thomas Martin Graham and Barbara Elizabeth Kirkland Graham Dickerson; a

grandson Jeffrey Eugene Graham II and two siblings, Henry Martin Graham and Mary Alice Vickery. He is survived by four children, LaDonna Englerth and husband Don of Delhi, LA, Jackie Mobley and wife Brenda of Oak Grove, LA, Jeffrey  Eugene Graham and wife Sherida of Panther Lake, LA and Kathy Graham and partner Jeffrey Herrington of Pioneer, LA; a sister Sandy Tyler and husband Buddy of Baskin, LA; fourteen grandchildren, Rhonda Boone, Lindsey Englerth,

Thomas Martin Graham, Heather Tonnang, Jonathan Graham, Lonnie Graham, DJ Graham Jr., Jessica Holiman and husband Christopher, Jennifer Chennault and husband Nathan, James David Mobley II, Paul Arnold II, Pedro Sanchez, Patrick Sanchez and Alyssa Sanchez and 22 great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Thomas Martin Graham, Paul Arnold II, Don Englerth, Paul Arnold, Jeffrey Herrington and JR Arnold.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Clay Dewitt and Slade Herring.

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Henry Edward Newton - April 07, 1939 - March 19, 2024

Departed: 03/19/2024 (Delhi)

Obituary Preview: Henry E. Newton, 84 of Jonesboro, LA went home to be with his Lord on March 19, 2024 at the Forest Haven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Jonesboro, LA, A memorial graveside services will be held at Newton community cemetery on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM with

Rev. Jeff Sykes officiating.

Services will be under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.

Henry was born on April 7, 1939 in Epps, La.  He graduated from Epps High School and attended NLU now ULM-Monroe.

He was loved by family and friends and was a wonderful husband and father.  Henry worked in the Petroleum  industry.

Henry is preceded in death by his parents Henry T. Newton and Grace Lou Grayson Newton and two siblings Jimmy Newton and Mary Lou Newton Heslin.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Sanders Newton of Jonesboro, LA; two daughters Kim Newton McElroy and husband Tom of Hattiesburg, MS and Kara Newton Patterson of Jonesboro, LA; grandchildren Neal Patterson, Jack Cassidy and wife Nicole, McClain Patterson, Hayden Cassidy and Caroline Patterson Griffith and husband Jeremiah and great grandchildren, Elijah McClain Patterson, Eleanor Elizabeth Cassidy and Kingston Carter Cassidy.

He is also survived by two siblings,  Bryan Keith Newton and wife Robin and Angie Newton Collins and husband Randy.

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Elizrah Elizatbeth Brister - February 17, 1932 - March 05, 2024

Departed: 03/05/2024 (Delhi)

Obituary Preview: Elizrah Elizabeth  "Liz" Osbon Brister

Funeral services for Elizabeth "Liz" Osbon Brister will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 9, 2024 in the chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi with Rev. Bobby Parnell officiating.

Visitation will be held at Cox Funeral Home from noon until service on March 9, 2024.

Burial will be in the Unity Cemetery near Pioneer, LA.

Pallbearers will be Cory Reeves, Bart Thomas, Deuce Eppinette, Jon Stencel, Jason Merrill and Billy Wilhite.

Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Kenneth "Pete" Brister; mother Maud Copes Osbon; father Doward Osbon; sisters Ruth Rawls, Susie Bush, Alice Toney, Patricia Mitton and brother Doward "Bud" Osbon Jr. She is survived by her three children daughter Cheryl Reeves & husband Ralph of Calhoun, LA, son Ken Brister and & wife

Sandy of Pineville, LA and daughter Theresa Eppinette & husband Dyar of Bastrop, LA, sister Betty Ezell of Grapevine, TX and brother Tom Osbon & wife Kay of Pioneer, LA.

Elizabeth is also survived by grandchildren Cory Reeves & wife Jennifer of West Monroe, LA, Lindsay Stencel & husband Jon of Memphis, TN, Ashley Merrill & husband Jason of Deville, LA, Bailie Brister & fiance' Matt of Deville, LA, Bart Thomas of Winnsboro, LA , Deuce Eppinette & wife Colleen of Eagle River, AK and Jamie Eppinette & wife Kelly of Monroe, LA.

Also surviving her are great grandchildren Genevieve Stencel, Eliza Stencel, Kensley Merrill, Ava Gallineau, Johanna Eppinette & Tripp Eppinette. and Hunter, Brieanna and Erika Eppinette  along with numerous nieces & nephews.

She was called "Liz" by most of her friends and was lovingly called "Sis" by her siblings and "Aunt Sis" by her nieces and nephews.

Her chosen profession was becoming a beautician.  She loved her clients and enjoyed getting to be friends with each one of them.

She enjoyed being involved in various church activities, including leading singing and having young people over to their house for "taffy pulls" and fun fellowship.

She enjoyed hosting church wide fellowships after church services, where she would prepare chili for everyone.

In her younger years she also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and later in life, her great grandchildren.

Elizabeth will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

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Cynthia Lee Dartlone Christman - April 10, 1951 - February 17, 2024

Departed: 02/17/2024 (Delhi)

Obituary Preview: Cynthia Lee Dartlone Christman

Cynthia JoAnn Lee was born on April 10, 1951, in Vicksburg, Mississippi and passed away on February 17, 2024 in West Monroe, Louisiana.

Visitation will held on Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with funeral beginning at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Delhi, Louisiana, with Brother Jeff Coleman officiating.

A private interment for the family will follow at Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.

Cynthia is preceded in death by her father, Bobby Joe Lee; her first husband Billy Wayne Dartlone; and her son Jed Elliot Dartlone.

She is survived by her mother, Bobbye Anne Lee; husband David Christman Jr.; her daughter Jennifer Dartlone Shelton and husband Massey; grandchildren, Braxton Wade Shelton, Addison Lee Shelton, and Carlyle Elizabeth Shelton.  She is also survived by her sister, Jeannie Lee Cobb and husband Lewis; brother Billy C. Lee (Bump) and wife Brenda; brother John B. Lee (Benny) and wife Sandi; sister Linda Lee Smith and husband Jeff; David's children David Christman III and wife Christine; Deana Burkhart and husband Shane; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Cynthia spent her entire life in Madison and Richland parishes, where she was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and dear friend to so many.  She was devoted to her church and church family, especially with the children's ministry and preschool.

Some angels are simply too precious to remain on the Earth for as long as we would like them to.  God was ready to be reunited with one of his masterpieces.  We must all remember that He only took Cynthia because He couldn't be away from her any longer.

Pallbearers will be Braxton Shelton, Addison Shelton, Jeremy Rodden, Larry Rodden, Dwight Clarke and Bill Ziegler.

Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Corey Albritton, Jimmy Hopson and Donnie McMahon.

Dr. Mark Scurria is representing the late Dr. Sam P. Scurria as an honorary pallbearer.

Any planned memorials may be made to First Baptist Church P. O. Box 5 Delhi, LA 71232 or to St. Jude's Children's  Research Hospital, Memphis,  TN.

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Billy Thomas Hale Sr. - May 26, 1936 - February 09, 2024

Departed: 02/09/2024 (Delhi)

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Billy Thomas Hale Sr. will be held at 11:00 AM, on February 14, 2024 at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 6416 Hwy 134, Epps, LA with Rev. Todd Perry and Rev. Fred Hale officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Walnut Grove Baptist church.

Interment will be in Epps Cemetery, Epps, LA under the direction of Cox Funeral Home in Delhi, LA.

Pallbearers will be Chris Blackwell, Billy Hale III, Chase Lemoine, Sam McMurry III, Gabe Stutts, and Koen Taylor. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dustin Blackwell, Spencer Johnson, Russell Lewis, Samuel McMurry II, Colin Spain, Ryan Spain, and Luke Hale-Taylor

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Billy was born at home in the Old Floyd Community on May 26, 1936 and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 9, 2024 at the Richland Parish Hospital in Delhi after an extended illness.

Billy retired from the farming industry in 2006. Anyone who knew him knew he loved God, his wife Susie (Red), family, company, and had no problem in taking charge and giving orders. In his younger years, he enjoyed field trials of fox hunting which he received many trophies. After retirement, he continued to happily pursue daily engagement with family, others, gardening, and his chicken farm. When he knew in his heart his work on earth was done, he expressed his love to his family, left his house in order, and told the Lord he was ready. The legacy of his love for the Lord and his family, determination, and passion for the land will always remain.

Billy is preceded in death by his parents, Louis Howard Hale and Allie Irene McCandlish Hale; a son Billy Hale Jr. and 10 siblings, Quincy, Dewitt, Elcie, Louis, Eugene, and Conley Hale and Euther Stanfield, Elizabeth Harris, Lessie Ezell, and Allie Vancleave.

Mr. Billy is survived by his loving wife, Susie Dosher Hale; five children, Pamela McMurry and husband Paul of Crowville, LA, Rebecca Spain and husband Chuck of Charlotte, NC, Teresa Blackwell and Gary of Pioneer, LA, Thomas Blackwell of Gonzales, LA and Ginger Taylor and husband John of Sterlington, LA; 15 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other close relatives. Any planned memorials may be made to Walnut Grove Baptist Church-Epps, St. Jude Children's Hospital or to the

Shriner's Children Hospital.

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Sonny "Harold" Koehler - January 19, 1957 - February 06, 2024

Departed: 02/06/2024 (Delhi)

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Sonny "Harold" Koehler will be held on Sunday, February 18, 2024 in the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home in Delhi at 2:00 PM with Bro Stephen Jeselink officiating.

Visitation will be held at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi from 1:00 PM until time of service.

Burial will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery south of Delhi.

Pallbearers will be Jason Bordelon, Chris Rice, Adam Dierker, Stephen Bordelon, Hunter Brunn and Tyler Bordelon. Sonny was born on January 19, 1957 in Pasadena, TX and died on February 6, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital in Monroe

following a sudden illness. He is preceded in death by his mother Dorothy Jean Gilliland Koehler, his father Bob Wilson, his stepfather,

Bennie Gilliland and a grandson Brent Doiron III.

Sonny is survived by his loving wife Mary Kathryn Armstrong Koehler of West Monroe, LA; a daughter, Melissa Koehler Dierker and husband Adam; a son, Jason Koehler of Delhi, LA; 2 stepdaughters, Amanda Bordelon Manuel and husband Randy of Gray, LA and Jennifer Bordelon and fiancé' Chris; two stepsons Stephen Bordelon and wife Brandie of Gibson, LA and Jason Bordelon of Amelia, LA ; two brothers, Joel Martinez of Bryan, TX and Donnie Wilson of Biloxi, MS; two sisters Beth Wilson Marlowe and husband Joey of Biloxi, MS and Pamela Williams and husband James Sr. of Bryan, TX, a sister-in-law Cheryl Armstrong Cripps and husband Michael of Calhoun, LA and a stepmother Ruth Wilson of Biloxi, MS.

He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Hunter Brunn, Gus Dierker, Fritz Dierker, Josephine Koehler, Jason Koehler Jr., Tyler Bordelon, Dylan Dunham, Maddax Baylor, Hendrix Bordelon, Aiden  Manuel and Elijah Manuel, Noah Bordelon as well as numerous nieces, nephews, friends and co-workers.

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Loys Delena Shelton - December 08, 1933 - January 23, 2024

Departed: 01/23/2024 (Delhi)

Obituary Preview: Loys Delena Shelton of Delhi went to be with Jesus, Tuesday, January 23, 2024. She lived a fruitful life for 90 years.

Everyone who knew her were blessed by her love, kindness, beauty and selflessness.  She loved the Lord with all her heart and she adored her family with unconditional love.  In her own words, the most important thing in life was to love- to love God and others.  That is exactly what she did.  Her legacy of faith and unconditional love will live on in her family and future generations.

Delena was preceded in death by her parents, Clay and Loys Weaver, and by her sweetheart and husband, Jack Shelton.

Delena is survived by her two sons.  Her eldest, Mack and wife Debby Shelton and their sons, Zack and wife Christy; Jason and wife Erin and Massey and wife Jennifer.  Her youngest, Ken and his wife Sharon, and their children, Stacy Johnson and husband Will; Angela Estel and husband Justin; Sonny Shelton and wife Brooke and nineteen great grandchildren: Brennan and wife Madelyne, Jackson, Layton, Mary Katherine; Jonah and Sam; Braxton, Addison, Carlyle; Olivia and Ainslee; Landon, Delena Grace, Dawson; Blaire, Macie, Preslie and Ken and two great-great grandchildren: Max and Sam.

She is also survived by three siblings: David and Del Weaver and Permilia Baker and husband Vinton.

Also, loving friends and caregivers: Patsy Lingefelt, Tracy Hendrix, Gloria and Evelyn Scott, Necy Lingefelt and her many lifelong friends and canasta group. Our families heartfelt thanks to Dr. Cory Albritton, Delhi Hospital, Deerfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Crossroads

Hospice.

Any planned memorials may be make to the Salvation Army of Jackson, MS or to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital of Memphis, TN.

Visitation will be Thursday, January 25th at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi from 5-7 PM.

Funeral services will be on Friday, January 26th at the Delhi Presbyterian Church at 1:00 PM.

Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum  in Monroe will be her final resting place.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Zack, Jason, Massey and Sonny Shelton and Justin Estel and Will Johnson.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Darryl Beach, Gary Hinton and Mickey Kelly.

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Glenda Diane Chapman - December 05, 1956 - January 15, 2024

Departed: 01/15/2024 (Delhi)

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Mrs. Glenda Diane "Flossie" Eldridge Chapman will be held at 1:00 PM, Sunday, January 21, 2024 at

Crockett Point Baptist Church in Crowville, LA with Bro. Marion Collier, Gary Ezell and Rev. Richie Kelly officiating.

Visitation will be held at Crockett Point Baptist Church on Sunday, January 21, 2024 from 10:00 AM until of service.

Interment will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.

Flossie was born on December 5, 1956, in Delhi, LA and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 15, 2024 at the Christus Highland Hospital in Shreveport after a prolonged illness.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Theo Eldridge Sr. and Bobbie Caldwell Eldridge Smith; her stepfather James "Smitty" Smith; a brother Theo Eldridge Jr. and her mother-in-law Joyce Sinclair Chapman. Glenda is survived by her beloved husband Gary Chapman of Delhi, LA; two daughters Angel Hatton and husband William and Mandy McMurry and husband Davin all of Crowville, LA and a son Cliff Chapman and wife Heather of Baskin, LA; seven grandchildren, Katelyn Guillot and husband Hunter, Kamryn Hatton, Dylan McMurray, Makenna McMurry, Tucker Chapman, Austin Brown and wife Julie and Destiny Brown, and by two precious great grandchildren, Eli Guillot and Clover Brown

She is also survived by three siblings, Rudy Eldridge and wife Delane of Winnsboro, LA, Ginger Eldridge of Richton, MS and Lindy Steven and husband Sam and her father-in-law Sharon Chapman and a numerous number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Danny Ezell, Larry Cox, Jacob Ezell, Rocky Williams, Malcolm Franks and Mike Chapman.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Sharon Chapman and Junior Carson.

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Patsy Marie Antley - July 17, 1940 - January 12, 2024

Departed: 01/12/2024 (Delhi)

Obituary Preview: Services for Patsy Marie McDonald Antley, 83 years old, of Delhi, LA will be held on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the Harmony Baptist Church south of Delhi, LA on Hwy 132 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Russell Caldwell officiating.

Visitation will be held at Harmony Baptist Church from 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Saturday, January 20, 2024.

Interment will be in the Faith Memorial Park Cemetery south of Delhi. Mrs. Antley was born on July 17,1940, in Delhi, LA and passed from this life at Plantation Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation

Center in Winnsboro, LA after a lengthy illness.

She was a longtime resident of the Waverly area in Madison Parish.

Patsy is preceded in death by her husband Willie Lane Antley; her parents Baxter McDonald and Erna Powell McDonald; and five siblings, Baxter McDonald, David McDonald, Margie Henry, Frank McDonald and George McDonald. She is survived by two sons Richard Antley and wife Linda of Richardson, TX and John Antley and wife Julie of Waverly, LA;

three grandsons, Jacob, Jeremy and Jaeson Antley and two great grandsons- Kaiden Parker and John Logan Antley and three sisters, Jean Crowson of Shreveport, LA, Ruth McDonald of Tendal, LA and Sara Ann Gillum of Crockett, TX and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Jacob Antley, Billy Mac McDonald, Wade Lynn, Charles Carr, Lance Pankey and Jeremy Antley.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Ronnie Crowson, Jaeson Antley and Richard Antley.

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Ellis Thurman Allen - December 24, 1945 - January 09, 2024

Departed: 01/09/2024 (Delhi)

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Ellis Thurman Allen, 78 of Bastrop will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi with Bro. Tim Leggitt officiating.

Visitation will be held at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi on Friday, January 12, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

Burial will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Honorary Pallbearers will be all the ball teams he was involved with and his hunting buddies.

Thurman was born on December 24, 1945 in Delhi, LA and passed from this life on January 9, 2024 in Monroe.

Mr. Allen graduated from Delhi High School and the former Northeast Louisiana State College and earned a Masters Degree in Agronomy from LSU.

He had a passion for baseball and softball and loved his coaching career and was an avid deer hunter.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Ellis Allen and Lou Ida Upton Allen.

He is survived by his loving wife Myrtis Kay Ogden Allen of Bastrop; a son, Thomas Ellis Allen II of Camden, AR and a daughter Susan Victoria Allen Carter; three grandchildren, Rebecca Kay Allen Keating and husband Tyler, Sarah Marie Allen Blair and husband Dakota, and Megan Eliese Carter, and three great granddaughters, Emilia Reece Blair, Joey Ellis Blair and Magnolia James Blair "Maggie". Ellis is also survived by two siblings, Marvin Lee Allen and wife Donna and Wilma Jean Allen Leggitt and husband Mike and

several nieces and nephews.

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Jerry Ray Cockerham - August 17, 1952 - January 02, 2024

Departed: 01/02/2024 (Delhi)

Obituary Preview: JERRY RAY COCKERHAM, AGE 71 COX FUNERAL HOME DELHI, LOUISIANA

Mr. Jerry was born in Arkansas, on August 17th, 1952.  He passed into eternal life on January 2nd, 2024. Mr. Cockerham is preceded in death by his parents, William Robert Bill Cockerham and Dorothy Nell Cockerham; sister, Betty Jane Harris; brother, Gary Lynn Cockerham; sister, Judy Kaye Weems.

The family will receive friends for visitation on 12:00PM, Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the Cox Chapel in Delhi, Louisiana, with the memorial service to follow at 1:00PM. Bro. Jeff Eagles will officiate the services.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Debra Owens of Summerton, South Carolina; daughter, Laura Ryan and Toby Forsythe of Raleigh, North Carolina; son, Gregory Cockerham of Geismar, Louisiana; daughter, Christy Cockerham of Geismar, Louisiana; four grandchildren: Lauren Hupp, Linsey Wilmes and husband Jacee James, Caydan Cockerham and wife Emily Eubanks, and Kyra Cockerham, five great grandchildren: Brooklyn Morris, Jacee Wilmes, Kaison Wilmes, Londyn James, and Ophelia Cockerham; bother, Billy Wayne Cockerham and his wife Shelia of Houma, Louisiana; numerous step children, and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Georgia Ann McVay - October 28, 1946 - December 20, 2023

Departed: 12/20/2023 (Delhi)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Georgia Ann Kenly McVay, better known as just Ann McVay was born in Monroe, LA on October 28, 1946 and went home to be with her Lord & Savior on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 in Rayville, LA.

She was retired from SAPA (Tifton Aluminum) as a Head Packer.

She is preceded in death by her parents Rubin Hazel Kenly and Rosie Lee Vaughn Kenly; her husband Thomas Clayton McVay and a daughter Audra McVay.

She is survived by a son, Timothy Charles McVay, two grandsons Timothy Clayton McVay and Damien McVay; a great grandson Hunter Luke McVay; a sister Lois Lively and husband Truman; a brother Rory Kenly and wife Brenda and several nieces, nephews and close friends.

Services will be held on Saturday, December 23, at Cox Chapel-Delhi at 2:00 PM with Bro. Jim Davis officiating.

Visitation will be held at Cox Funeral Home on Saturday from10:00 AM until time of services.

Burial will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Damien McVay, Tim McVay, Rory Kenly, Heath Kenly, Wayne Bostick and Chris Gibson.

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J. L. "Bud" Loftin Jr. - September 09, 1943 - December 15, 2023

Departed: 12/15/2023 (Delhi)

Obituary Preview: Funeral service for James Lester "Bud" Loftin Jr. of Delhi will be held at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 2:00 PM.

Rev. Eddie Fuller and Rev. Tommy Simpkins will officiate.

Visitation will be at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi, LA on Monday, December 18th from 10:00 AM until time of service.

Bud was born in Franklin Parish near Delhi, LA, and lived there his entire life. He loved the farm and his life there and was always happiest when he was home. He was a graduate of Central High School and Louisiana Tech University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in business administration.

Upon graduation from Louisiana Tech he moved to Baton Rouge, LA, and worked briefly as an accountant for a commercial construction company before being drafted into the military. He spent the next two years in the United States Army serving part of his time in Germany. Upon discharge from the Army, he returned to Franklin Parish and began farming cotton, soybeans, rice, emus, and Limousin cattle. After deciding farming was a gamble, he went to work with Easy Way, Inc. where he managed a store and moved into management, eventually managing twenty-four stores in the Ark-La-Miss area. When Easy Inc. was sold to Aaron’s Rent-to-Own, he chose to remain in Delhi and was a personal secretary to the owner of Easy Way, Inc.

His hobbies included woodworking, raising chickens for his grandchildren to show, and raising muscadines and pecans as well as his prized tomatoes and multiplying onions. He built rocking chairs for each of his nieces, nephews, and children of friends. He loved having his nieces and nephews and other young children visit. All who visited came away with wonderful, treasured memories of their time on the farm with Bud and Cindy.

He was an active member of North Central Baptist Church where he served as treasurer.

Preceding him in death are his parents, James Lester "Jimmy" Loftin Sr. and Ruth Fletcher Loftin.

Bud is survived by his loving wife, Lucinda (Cindy) Helams  Loftin and his two children, James (Jamie) Lester Loftin III and Sandra Loftin Davis and husband Roger; 6 grandchildren, James Mikel Loftin, Breanna Michelle Loftin, Emma Elizbeth Loftin, Abbie Lee Davis, Kylee Michelle Davis and Dillion James Davis along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, friends and neighbors.

He also survived by a sister, Margarett  Loftin Blackwell and husband Joe.

Pallbearers will be Christian Hayman, Josh Linder, Jerry Bell, Dakota Bell, Robert Johnson and John Hayman.

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Michael William Carroll - November 19, 1946 - December 09, 2023

Departed: 12/09/2023 (Delhi)

Obituary Preview: MICHAEL WILLIAM “MICKEY” CARROLL Funeral services for Michael William “Mickey” Carroll will be held Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.at the Delhi Presbyterian Church under the direction of Cox Funeral Home with the Reverends Chris Wright and Paul Lipe officiating. Burial Services will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Rayville. Visitation for family and friends will be Monday, December 11, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at

Cox Funeral Home - Delhi Chapel. Mickey was a well-known and respected member of the Delhi and Richland

Parish communities. He went home to be with his Lord Jesus Saturday, December 9, 2023. Mickey, the son of Bill and "Boots" Carroll of Wisner, was born in Winnsboro on November 19, 1946. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Shelia Powell Carroll and four children, ten grandchildren and three great

grandchildren. His son, Bud Carroll of Shreveport, and his wife Buffy and their son

Will. Daughter, Anna Thomas of Winnsboro, her husband

Craig, and their children: Abigail; Analiese; Cabe, wife Madison, their children Lyndi and Adley; Adrianna Monnin, husband Seth, son JW and expecting his little sister in February; Audra Lewis, husband Clay.

Daughter, Sarah Hamauei of Shreveport, and her children: Michael, John and Mary Margaret “Maggie”.

Kennith Gibson, Jr., his wife Stella and their daughter McKenzie Katherine of Possom Trot, AR. His brother, Keith Carroll of New York City and Louisiana. Mickey also had a great love for and cherished his Sister-in-Christ, Meme Carter. A graduate of Wisner High School, Mickey was an avid sportsman on the football and basketball teams and involved in many of Wisher High’s clubs

and activities. He attended Northeast Louisiana University, graduating from the School of Pharmacy. While at NLU, Mickey was a member of the Reserved Officer Training Corps (ROTC). Upon graduation, he began active duty service in the U.S Army in March,1970, where he was a Captain in the Medical Services Corp and served for over four years as a pharmacy officer at the Pentagon in

Washington, DC and Fort Polk in DeRidder, LA. Mickey continued his career in the pharmacy field as owner of Gilbert Drugs in Gilbert. For over four decades he was employed with the Richland Parish Hospital/Delhi, first serving as pharmacist then administrator

of the hospital and clinic. He was also a member of the Delhi Presbyterian Church.

Pallbearers will be Keith Carroll, John Hamauei, Michael Hamauei, Seth Monnin, John Powell, and Cabe Thomas.

The honorary Pallbearers are: Philip Cash, Barry Delcambre, Dr. Paul Grandon, Bob Massingill, Brant Mathieu, Tony Mazzanti, "Cal" Purvis, Tommy Scurria, Eric Snipes, Eddie Stansbury, Tim Talbert, and Francis Thompson. His was a full life of unwavering dedication and love to his wife, family, and community. Mickey will be remembered as a stalwart friend, always willing to lend a hand, offer support and provide help and advice whenever he was called upon. Most importantly was his deep faith and love for

Christ. " I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day - and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8 NIV

Any planned memorials should be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

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Mary Catherine Ezell - April 09, 1932 - December 07, 2023

Departed: 12/07/2023 (Delhi)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Mary Catherine Almond Ezell was born on April 9, 1932 in Campti, LA and left this earthly plain on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at the Legacy Nursing  Rehabilitation center in Tallulah.

She was the last living child of John Clinton Almond and Modest Sanchez Almond being preceded in death by her parents and seven brothers and sisters; James S. Almond, Joseph Fred Almond, Myrtle Almond, Maudie Marie Almond, Charles Marsden Almond, Bernice Almond and Benny Ray Almond, her husband Charles Ezell and her three children Glenn Ezell, Lional Ezell and Sharon Sanders.

She is survived by five grandchildren, Paula Ezell, Michael Ezell and wife Theresa, Andrea Roddy and husband Jordan, Dustin Sanders and Catherine Yarbrough and husband Andrew; fourteen great grandchildren Kathryn Allen, Laura Turner, Alissa Collins, Kristofer Collins, Brooklyn Perkins, Bryston Perkins, Kauri Sanders, Mason Yarbrough, Bryce Yarbrough, Harper Catherine Yarbrough, Mark, Kyler Faul, Gavin Roddy and Corbin Roddy; eleven great grandchildren Joel, William, Gabby, James Lional, Blake Jr., Wyatt, Stephanie, Michelle, EJ, Oaklyn and Hudson and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 16, 2023 in the chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi, LA.

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Gene Ferrell Croft - October 14, 1938 - December 02, 2023

Departed: 12/02/2023 (Delhi)

Obituary Preview: Gene Ferrell Croft, better known as “Pawpaw” gained his perfect angel wings on the morning of December 2, 2023. Gene was a stranger to none and loved by everyone.

Born in Moultie,Ga, he moved his family to Delhi in 1987 when he went to work at Tifton Aluminum Company. He worked as an Extrusion Supervisor there for many years.

Once he retired he filled his spare time helping his son Brock at Fox’s Pizza. Whether taking deposits, picking up checks at Mrs. Gina’s and always finding time to pick up his Burger King Croissant before heading back to crack jokes with his Fox’s family.

Not only did he fiercely love his family, his love for the Georgia Bulldogs was a close 2nd. He always loved to tease his children when his Bulldogs were playing against their LSU tigers. He never asked for much except a 4 piece mix, mash potatoes and coleslaw from his favorite Popeyes Chicken. And he usually always got it!

He never missed an opportunity to show his family how much he loved them, especially his beautiful wife of 47 years, Chiquita. We will miss him dearly, but will always cherish the memory of his warm hugs, contagious smile and the way he always said, “ I love you.”

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the Dunn Baptist Church at 2:00PM.

Visitation will be on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Dunn Baptist Church from 5:00 PM until 8 PM.

Burial will be in the Newton Community Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.

Pallbearers will be Tyler Wade, Brett Raley, Kevin Corley, Monte Drake, Howard Brackin and Brandon Burns.

Mr. Croft is preceded in death by his parents, Grady Croft and Donna Bell Brinkley Croft Thomas; a grandson Blake Croft and two siblings Sarah Martin and Doyle Croft.

He is survived by his loving wife Chiquita Folsom Croft;  his five children Cindy Croley and husband Mark and Ferrell Croft and wife Patsy all of Moultie, GA, Marty Croft and fiance' Tanya  Rabb of West Monroe, LA, Brock Croft and wife Misty of Delhi, LA and Jason Croft and his companion Jayme Tynes of Monroe.

He was Pawpaw to  grandchildren, Holly Turvey (Jim), Alanna Croft, Brittany Young (Austin), Bryceton Croft,. Ethan Croft, Cloe Croft, Kaelin Croft, Liam Croft and River Croft; along with great grandchildren Taylor Pafford, Kaitlin Pafford, Madison Pafford, Addilyn Young and Asher Young and numerous nieces, nephews and close friends from the Plant.

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Marvin Ray Evans - September 19, 1952 - November 16, 2023

Departed: 11/16/2023 (Delhi)

Obituary Preview: Marvin Ray Evans (Notty) passed away on November 16, 2023 in Evergreen, Alabama at the age of 71.  He was born in Delhi, Louisiana on September 19, 1952 to George W. Evans Sr. and Sara Elizabeth Deggans Evans.  Marvin lived in Castleberry, Alabama with his wife  of 52 years Ethel Naomi Evans.

Marvin has three daughters, Lesley Kinsman and husband Kevin, Elizabeth Ann Sheffield and husband Wesley and Nicole Evans and companion Ronnie Salter. He is also blessed with five grandchildren, Cassandra Lee and husband J. W., Emmanuel Ray Martinez and companion Katie Driver, Joseph Wesley Sheffield, Xavier Kinsman and Brianna Kinsman and companion Dylan Seally and 9 great grandchildren;

Makayla Grace Kast, Jaydon William Wood, Madison Cheyenne Wood, Raelyn Tatum Lee, Lyle Reese Lee, Laurel Raye Beers, Selena Leann Martinez, Emenson Ray Martinez and Layla Brooke Goodson.

He is also survived by a brother Howard Evans and wife Montiel and five sisters, Pansy E Garner, Betty Graham, Mary Ann Ford and husband Randy, Gladys Cain and husband Bob and Viola Lucas and husband Dwight.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a sister Georgia Joann Durr and four brothers, Carl Evans, Jesse Wayne Evans, George W. Evans Jr. and  William Henry (Bill) Evans.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Robinson Baptist Church at Dunn at 2:00 PM with Rev. Clyde Piercy officiating.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Robinson Baptist Church from 10:00 AM until time of services.

Burial will be in the Sunflower Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.

Pallbearers will be Wesley Sheffield, Joseph Sheffield, Emmanuel Martinez, Kevin Kinsman, Xavier Kinsman and J. W. Lee.

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Betty Chapman McDonald - April 21, 1935 - November 11, 2023

Departed: 11/11/2023 (Delhi)

Obituary Preview: BETTY CHAPMAN McDONALD COX FUNERAL HOME DELHI, LOUISIANA

Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Betty Chapman McDonald will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the Lamar Cemetery, Delhi, Louisiana with Reverends Jason Lupo and Marion Collier officiating.  A time of visitation for family and friends will be held at the Lamar Baptist Church beginning at 1:00 p.m. until time for services on Thursday, November 16th.   Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi, Louisiana.

Betty Janet Chapman McDonald, a homemaker and member of Lamar Baptist Church,  was born at Baskin, Louisiana on April 21, 1935.  She passed away peacefully on November 11, 2023 at the Rayville Nursing and Rehabilitation in Rayville, Louisiana.  Mrs. McDonald is preceded in death by her parents David Houston Fox and Metoline Hinton Fox;  husbands Marion Clifton Chapman and Asa Joe McDonald; and siblings Carlton Fox, Jr., James Fay Fox, and Mildred Reagan Catherine Jenkins.

Ms. Betty is survived by her son, Steve Chapman and his wife Carol of Delhi, Louisiana; three daughters, Anita Eley and her husband Jimmy of Calhoun, Louisiana, Lori Chapman of Rayville, Louisiana, and Reba Albritton and her husband Steve of Monroe, Louisiana.  She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Kristi McMullen, Rebecca Russell, Jeffrey Albritton, Mark Albritton, Kami Chapman, Stevie Scott, and Jared Chapman;  nine great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jimmy Eley, Steve Albritton, Jared Chapman, Jackson Chapman, Jeffrey Albritton, and Mark Albritton.   Honorary pallbearers are Larry Gurley and Scott Hammons.

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Bonnie Ruth Holley - February 25, 1941 - November 03, 2023

Departed: 11/03/2023 (Delhi)

Obituary Preview: A memorial service for Bonnie Ruth McPherson Holley, 82 of Epps, LA will be held on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 5:00 PM

at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Todd Perry officiating. A time of remembrance and fellowship will be held on Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 3:00 PM until service time

at Walnut Grove Baptist Church east of Epps, LA. Bonnie Ruth Holley, better known as Bonnie Pearl to many, took her heavenly flight in the early morning of November 3, 2023. Bonnie was a friend to many and a worker like no other. She enjoyed a long banking career of fifty-six years. Many counted on her to take care of their IRAs especially. She could calculate interest in seconds while most would still be trying to figure it by the computer. When someone was in need, many times Bonnie would help without ever letting them know she was the helper. Some of her happiest times were helping with gospel shows where she would coordinate singers and invite the community to gather and worship together in hopes of bringing the old Cave Theatre back to life. We can’t think of Bonnie without remembering her love of Elvis. The story has been told that she chased Elvis a time or two, and possibly had her son, Donnie, two months early because of it! We can only imagine after she fell at the feet of Jesus that she surely ran to find Elvis! He was her favorite singer until 1998 when her beloved, Misty became a part of her family and then Elvis took second place!

Bonnie’s world was her family, and she couldn’t help but take care of all. She was married to the love of her life, Willie, for fifty-two years. She planned her day around who needed a ride, fence built, fire started, or cow chased. Her granddaughters were the highlight of her day. She enjoyed taking them to Dollar General and carrying them wherever they needed to go for fun. Her life was about helping others and making their life easier. Bonnie loved all her nieces and nephews, and some of her last words were how proud she was of Brant and the man he has become. She loved her co-workers and customers and would tell you retirement might be for some, but it was for the birds for her. Most of her life she attended Little Creek Baptist Church, and in later years, she attended Walnut Grove. Now she might be fifteen minutes late, but she always made worship a priority. She had a love for the Lord and had her way of sharing Jesus with those who needed it most. There’s no doubt we will all have many funny stories to tell and memories to share for years to come. There will never be another Bonnie Pearl, and what a blessing it was to call her ours! She is preceded by her parents, Charles Clifton McPherson and Audie Holmes McPherson and her two siblings,

Jeanette McPherson Ball Batchelor and Charles Clifton McPherson Jr..

Bonnie is survived by her beloved husband Willie Ray Holley of Epps, LA; her son Donnie Holley and wife Misty and two cherished granddaughters Raylee and Allana.

She is also survived by a brother Dennis McPherson and wife Pam and very special niece and nephews, Brant & Darian Ball and Adrienne Ball.

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Medallion Lee Henderson - May 27, 1954 - October 29, 2023

Departed: 10/29/2023 (Delhi)

Obituary Preview: Medallion Lee (ML) Henderson Born May 27, 1954 in Benton Harbor, Michigan Left this life October 29, 2023 at home in Pioneer, LA Visitation for M L Henderson will be at Pentecost Tabernacle in Delhi, LA on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from

6:00 PM until 9:00 PM.

Funeral services will be held at Pentecostal Tabernacle on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Shane Lester officiating assisted by Rev. Dan Stansbury.

Burial will be in the Henderson Family Cemetery in Pioneer, LA.

Pallbearers will be Shannon Polk, Bo Thames, Stephen Welch, Donnie Holley, Jalon Polk, Ky Thames, Trey Welch, Logan Welch and Gage Henderson.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Jay Hambrick, Sherman Henderson, Devin Hambrick, David Matthews, Jim Hemphill, Jackie Kelley, Larry Sprague and Jimmy Copes.

M. L. left this life in a tremendous amount of pain, but he is no longer suffering.  He was the hardest worker there ever was and to his family there wasn't anything he couldn't build or fix, and his kids called on him often!  He often showed his love by his continuous labor, whether it be earning a living, growing a huge garden or always trying to send home with you one of his many Treasures.

Pat would always tell him, "M.L. you don't need that, you have enough junk around here", but that didn't stop the collecting.

Us kids thought it was just a bunch of old junk...only if we knew one day, that junk would become our beloved treasures.  He never failed to tell any of us I love you baby, take care of those babies...even though most of them are grown.

By trade he was a welder for 55 years.

He was an avid outdoors man, he loved fishing, hunting and trapping.  He loved his family, and he has left such a huge void in our lives that can never be filled. Our prayer is that he knew how much he was loved and appreciated.  Until we see you again, rest in Peace.

M. L. is preceded in death by his father Sammie Lee Henderson, mother Syble Kathleen Franks Henderson; two sisters Nellie Lee Henderson and Mary Ruth Boddie; his father-in-law A. P. Easterling and mother-in-law Lucille Easterling. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Patricia Renea Easterling Henderson; his six children Angel Henderson Polk (Shannon), Renee Henderson Thames (Bo), Eric Henderson (Kelli), Heather Henderson Welch (Stephen), Misty Henderson

Holley (Donnie) and Caleb Henderson (Ashley).

M.L. is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Jalon Polk, Jacilea Polk, Kadee Thames, Ky Thames, Rileigh Pardon, Gage Henderson, Trey Welch, Kaylen McKinney, Logan Welch, Raylee Holley, Allana Holley, Chloe Henderson and Carter Henderson and 10 great grandchildren, Annalyse Polk, Tripp White, Zoey White, Kiley White, Aubree Thames, Walker Thames, Nolan Pardon, Crews Pardon, Karter Welch and Maverick McKinney.

Also surviving him are am extended family brother and sisters, Rosemary Crosby, Paul Henderson, Brenda Henderson, Sarah Dobson, Syble Carnahan, Cindy Hambrick and a host of nieces, nephews, close friends and others too numerous to mention.

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William Tim Prine - April 24, 1967 - October 20, 2023

Departed: 10/20/2023 (Delhi)

Obituary Preview: Memorial services for William Tim Prine, 56, will be held with Military Honors at the Northeast Louisiana Veteran's Cemetery at

a date to be announced.

Tim died at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe following a brief illness.

He is preceded in death be his parents, J W Prine and Linda Lou Edmiston  Prine Patrick and a brother Jimmy Wayne Prine.

Tim is survived by John Patrick-step father, Bruce Allen Patrick and wife Lisa-step brother and several nieces and nephews.

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Deborah Walker Blaylock - December 24, 1955 - October 16, 2023

Departed: 10/16/2023 (Delhi)

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Mrs. Deborah Walker Blaylock, 67 of Rayville, LA will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, October 20, 2023 in the chapel of Cox Funeral Home in Delhi with Rev. Clay Nichols and Bro. Wesley Tatum officiating.

Visitation will be held at Cox Funeral Home on Friday, October 20, 2023 from 11:00 AM until time of service.

Burial will be in the Faith Memorial Park Cemetery south of Delhi.

Deborah Blaylock was a very loving mother and wife.  She had a few jobs but  none as long as  her work at Guaranty Bank & Trust Co.

She loved working the drive through so she could get to talk and meet with everyone that came through.  Her later life's missions were being able to  go to any events one of her grandkids had and caring for her pups.

Deborah was born on December 24, 1955 in Delhi, LA and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 16, 2023 at St. Francis Medical Center following a short illness.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Alton Walker and Johnnie Merriweather Walker; her beloved husband Jerry Blaylock and a sister Janet Mullican.

Deborah is survived by her three sons, Christopher N. Blaylock and wife Lisa, Jeremy L. Blaylock and wife Shalla all of Monroe, LA and  Joseph S. Blaylock of Rayville. She leaves behind 5 grandchildren, Alyssa Blaylock, Kaleb Blaylock, Collin Blaylock, Ainsley Blaylock and Jaxson Blaylock

and two precious Honorary Pets Toby and Dasher.

Deborah also is survived by a sister Rita Browning (Ira), a god-daughter April Mullican and 3 adopted daughters Donna Pickard, Tiffany Garner and Stefanie Jolliff along with numerous nieces, nephews and close friends.

Pallbearers will be Scott Browning, James Robert Browning, Scott Blaylock, Scott Haire, Scott Hosea, John Dove, Steve Tatum  and Lawrence Tatum.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Michael Blaylock, Chuck Lord, Bruce Parker, Josh Burrell, Zack Loftin and Brian Schoonover.

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