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4A THE OWN ALK Death Notices In Memoriams Donald Johnson Donald Johnson, 31, of Dry Prong, passed from this life Friday, April 10, 2015 in Grant Parish. Arrangements under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Pineville. Dora Alice Robinson Richardson Dora Alice Robinson Richardson, 65, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria Arrangements under the direction of Progressive Funeral Home, Alexandria. Reuben Thompson Reuben Thompson, 76, of Boyce, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015 at his residence. Arrangements under the direction of Boyce Community Funeral Home, Boyce.

Bryan D. Paul Bryan D. Paul, 42, of Natchitoches, entered eternal rest on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gallagher Funeral Home and Crematory, Ball.

Mary Pembric Mary Pembric, 84, of Alexandria, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015 at her residence. Arrangements under the direction of Good Shepherd Funeral Home, Alexandria. Going Home service for Mary Louise Franklin will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 11, 2015 in the G.A. Mangun Center of Alexandria with Reverend Anthony Mangun and Reverend Dennis Brown officiating. Committal services will follow in the New Hope Cemetery in Verda under the guidance of White Oaks Funeral Home, Alexandria.

Mary, 82, of Alexandria, entered eternal rest on Thursday, April 9, 2015 in Alexandria. She was born April 10, 1932 in Rockport, Texas. Upon completing high school, Mary went on to further her education in accounting at the business college. She was a faithful member of the Pentecostals of Alexandria and dedicated her life to serving the Lord. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and was loved by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Beda Delilah Coleman; her husband, Freeman Franklin; one son, Freeman Wayne Franklin; two sisters, Patricia Dean Boykin and Francis LaVergne Boykin; step father, G.F. Coleman; two step brothers, Jack Coleman, Jr. and Glen Ralph Coleman. Those left behind to cherish her memory are: three daughters, Cynthia Ann Beeson and husband Gary of Houma, LA, Pamela Faye Franklin of Pineville, LA, and Beda Renee Hendricks of Pineville, LA; 13 grandchildren, Jason Beeson, Jennifer Noble, Kimberly Beeson, Datha Stewart, Melynn Smith, Kristy Deglandon, Mandy Hendricks, Casey Hendricks, Justin Franklin, Megan Hendricks, Brittany Beeson, Callie Hendricks, Jeremy Beeson and 16 great grandchildren; an honorary daughter, Karen Thompson of Pineville, LA; two step brothers, G. C.

Coleman and wife Donna of Cleveland, TN and Donald Wayne Coleman and wife Mary Alice of Dallas, TX; two step sisters, Sylvia Williamson of Shreveport, LA and Margie Bowman of Arcadia, LA; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of extended family and friends. Pallbearers to serve will be Casey Hendricks, Courtney Smith, Greg Franklin, Brandon Melder, Geoffrey Daniel, and Derek Boothe. Visitation will begin today, April 11, 2015 from 11 a.m. until service time at 2 p.m. in the center.

Mary Louise Franklin Richard Anthony Buller Sr. Richard Ant hony Buller 72, of Pineville, passed from this life on Thursday, April 9, 2015 in the Affairs Medical Center. Arrangements under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Pineville. May 27, 1916 April 9, 2015 Rose may come and fade away but a Love Is Here To Funeral services for Ms. Jessie Ashmore Stokes will be held at 1:00 p.m.

on Sunday, April 12, 2015 in Calcasieu Baptist Church, with Reverends Bert Riddle and Vance Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Union Hill Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale. Mrs. Jessie Ashmore Stokes was born at home in Union Hill, LA on May 27, 1916. Mrs.

Stokes entered eternal rest on April 9, 2015 at the age of 98, at Matthews Memorial Health Care Center in Alexandria, LA. She loved gardening, sewing, quilting and cooking. She was a member of Calcasieu Baptist Church. Mrs. Jessie deeply loved her church and had a deep faith in her Lord.

She was a 1934 graduate of Glenmora High School graduating with honors. She also went on to attend Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be missed by all those she loved and knew. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ophelia Johnson Ashmore and Joshua David Ashmore; her husband, Frank Earle Stokes and her grandson, Frank Earle Stokes.

Those left to mourn her loss and cherish her memory are her two sons, Clayton Jerry Stokes and his wife Carolyn of Union Hill, H. Frank Stokes and his wife Julie of Guy, TX; five grandchildren, David Stokes and his wife Patricia, Bruce Stokes and his wife Norma, Priscilla Voisinet and her husband Bob, Julie Ann Jerden and her husband Shelby, Jeff Grant and his wife Carla; eleven great grandchildren, Wendy Ripley and her husband Josh, Amanda Stokes, Joshua Stokes, Shelly Garcia and her husband Juno, Andrea Stokes, Robbie Voisinet, Issac Voisinet, Christopher Jerden, Simon Jerden, Alexander Jerden, Logan Gentry; two great great grandchildren, Norah ea Ripley and Averie Isabella Garcia. Those honored to serve as pallbearers are, Greg Johnson, William Earl Hilton, Gerald Johnson, Gerald Ray, Greg Clark and Mark Johnson. Honorary pallbearers are, Kenny Reed Cloud, Vernon Atkinson, Dewayne Eaves, Bill Gordy, R.V. Johnson and James Johnson.

The family wishes to thank all the nurses, and staff at Matthews Memorial Health Care Center and Guardian Hospice in Alexandria, LA for their loving care and concern during this time. Friends may call at Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale; on Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visitation will reopen at Calcasieu Baptist Church on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and continue until the time of service.

Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Stokes family by visiting www.rushfh.com. Jessie Ashmore Stokes 1934 2015 A Celebration of Life service for Doug will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 12, 2015 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Pineville with Dr. Gary Baldwin officiating. The family requests that visitation be observed at Hixson Brothers, Pineville Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until time of service.

Doug, 80, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 5:40 p.m. at Grace Home in Alexandria with his family by his side. Doug was born in Winnfield to the late Clyde E. Sherwood and Annie Mae Billings Sherwood on November 5, 1934. He was the middle child of three.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Billie Ruth Still Sherwood; son, Kevin Sherwood (Chris Kirby) of Los Angeles, California; daughter, Keli Sherwood Fredieu (Larry) of Montgomery; grandson, Dawson Howie; sisters, Lamaye Sherwood Rice of Winnfield and Ann Sherwood Heath of Alexandria; great aunt, Ev elyn Billings of Winnfield; and niece Gennifer Guin Pearson (Bill) of Alexandria along with many more extended family members. Doug and Billie, whom he married in 1957, were longtime residents of Pineville and long-term members of First Baptist Church, Pineville, where Doug served as director of the seniors Sunday School Department for many years. Later in life, they moved their membership to New Life Community Church where they were founding members. Doug was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, nephew and friend to all he met. He loved to fish, do woodworking and working in the yard with Billie.

He was a diehard fan of LSU Football and New York Yankees Baseball. He will be remembered as good-natured soul with a great sense of humor and a beautiful smile. Doug is a graduate Winnfield Senior High School and of Louisiana College, where he earned a degree in Business Administration. After graduation, he served his country in the U.S. army where he was stationed in Anchorage, Alaska.

He worked in accounting and finance for the Rapides Parish School Board from 1959 1995, retiring as Director of Finance. While at the School Board, he served on the Louisiana Association of School Business Officials of which he is past president. He also worked for many years as an accountant for the Rapides Parish School Employees Credit Union, eventually serving on their Board of Trustees. Doug also served as a part of the founding board of England Authority, helping guide the plans for the uses of England Air Force Base after closure in the 1992, leading to the formation of what is now England Air Park and Alexandria International Airport. Doug donated his body to science so that more can be learned about Disease and Multiple System Atrophy of which he suffered.

The family asks that any memorial gifts be directed to either New Life Community Church of Cenla (4210 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria, LA 71303) or to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Research. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Journey Hospice, especially Joanne and Kasey, and to the staff of Grace Home at CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. To extend online condolences to the Sherwood family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com.

Charles Douglas Sherwood Funerals Cloud Ward of Glenmora, 2 p.m. Beechwood United Pentecostal Church, Hineston. Franklin Mary Louise of Alexandria, 2 p.m. G. A.

Mangun Center, Alexandria. Gaines Linda Kaye Dorty of Alexandria, 11 a.m. Greater New Zion Baptist Church, Alexandria. Gradney Doretha of Oakdale, 1 p.m. Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Forest Hill.

Johnson Jr. Abraham of Alexandria, 11 a.m. Timothy Baptist Church, Alexandria. Layssard Marjorie of Colfax, 12 p.m. St.

Matthews Baptist Church, Boyce. Lindsey Troy of Natchitoches, 10 a.m. Provencal United Pentecostal Church, Provencal. Poole Peggy Denise of Aimwell, 10 a.m. Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena.

Robinson Ronald Wayne of Pitkin, 10 a.m. Six Mile Pentecostal Church, Pitkin. In Memoriam 33 years! Can it be? Seems as only yesterday to me. The Pain has softened but never goes away. We grieve in silence the Brighter Day.

Unseen to others the tears still fall But God above sees, comforts and counts them all. (PS. 56:8) Now all is not sadness to me, Three generations of his children Bring endless Joy until his face again see! Forever Loved Mumma In Loving Memory Of Leonard Wayne McBride In Memoriam You are always on our minds and in our hearts. Love you forever, Mom, Dad and Brothers In Loving Memory of James D. Herrington, Jr.

In Memoriam In Loving Memory of Judith L. McArthur 10-11-1951 4-11-2012 leaves behind more than it takes away and love never dies. Life is a Sadly missed by, The Bob McArthur Family He said people can exp ect on Saturday to hear of the most incredi- le guitar and musicians hip ever seen in (Tim) is well known throughout the orld for his ability and Gwinn said. just going to be an exp erience you just get a round Ranson said people will be seen him a he said. once as he ever let me Tickets will be available at the door if they are not sold out, but Gwinn exp ects they might be.

he show will start at 10 band only gets to our a couple shows so we feel very privileged to have him playing he aid. Band Continued from Page 3A WANT TO GO? What: TR3 featuring Tim Reynolds When: 10 p.m. Saturday Where: Spirits in Alexandria Cost: $20, tickets available at spiritscenla.com Read The Town Talk online atwww.thetowntalk.com Forecasters from Colorado State University predicted a a Atlantic hurricane season Thursday, anticipating seven tropical storms would form, of which only three would become hurricanes. Atypical year, based on weather records dat- i ng to 1950, has 12 tropical storms, of which seven become hurricanes. A ropical storm has sustained winds of 39mph; it becomes a hurricane when its winds reach 74mph.

The forecast was released by meteorologists Philip Klotzbach and Will iam Gray of Colorado tate Tropic al Meteorology Project. he Atlantic hurricane season runs from June1 Nov.30. The tropical Atlantic has anomalously cooled over the past several months, and the chances a moderate to strong El ino event this summer a nd fall appear to be quite Klotzbach said. Historical data indicate fewer storms form in these Ninos, incidents of eriodic warming of tropical Pacific Ocean water, tend to suppress Atlantic urricane activity but often spur eastern Pacific hurricanes. he forecast team predicted that of the three hurricanes, only one would attain hurricane status.

A major hurricane is a hurricane with wind speeds of at least 111mph (Category 3 on the Saffir-Simpson scale of hurricane intensity. I the forecast proved accurate, it would be the second straight below-average season. The 2014 Atlantic hurricane season had eight named tropical storms, the fewest since 1997. Overall, in the past 2 0 years, every season ut four has recorded a bove-average numbers named tropical storms. team was the irst organization to issue easonal hurricane forecasts back in 1984; this was the 32nd forecast.

The National Ocean- i and Atmospheric Adm inistration will be issu- i ng its hurricane forecast i May. he first named storms of the Atlantic hurricane season will be A na, Bill and Claudette. Below-average Atlantic hurricane season expected By Doyle Rice USA Today.