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6A TOWNTALK Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Death Notices In Memoriams Percy Courville Funeral services celebrating the life of Percy Courville will be held Lorena C. Shelton Lorena C. Shelton, 88, of Natchitoches, passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. Arrangements under the direction of Blanchard-St.

Denis Funeral Home, Natchitoches. Bernice Richard Bertrand Bernice Richard Bertrand, 87, of Marksville, passed away at Riverside Hospital, Alexandria. Arrangements under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville. Harry Benjamin "Bo" Rosenthal Jr. Harry Benjamin "Bo" Rosenthal 69, of Frisco, Texas, formerly of Alexandria, passed from this life, Monday, Feb.

8, 2016. Arrangements under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Alexandria. Today's Funerals Coleman, Joey Paul of Pollock, 10 a.m. Live Oak Community Church, Alexandria. Davis, Michael Warren of Alexandria, 2 p.m.

Gallagher Funeral Home, Ball. Johns, Jason Lee of Pinev-ille, 7 p.m. Gallagher Funeral Home, Ball. Strother, Clyde of Monroe, 1 p.m. White Oakes Funer-al Home, Oakdale.

f- Henry Anthony Bordelon Funeral services for tion of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria. Visitation will be observed at the church on Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and resume on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Pallbearers honored to serve will include Joshua Courville, Jon Courville, Alden Fontenot, Scott Courville, Steve Koetsier and Taylor Courville. Honorary pallbearers are Berean Sunday School Class and the Deacons of Parkview Baptist Church. Percy Courville, 90, was born in Eunice, LA on November 5, 1925 and went to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and his wife of 64 years, Virginia Snider Courville, on Monday, February 08, 2016 at CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. His parents, Adeluse and Angelina Courville and his 12 siblings also precede him in death.

He is survived by one son, Reverend Don Courville and wife, Vicki of Springfield, MO and one daughter, Gloria Courville Hayes of Monroe, NC. He was lovingly known as "Papaw" to 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and cherished by numerous nieces, nephews, neighbors and church friends. Percy was a long-time member and deacon of Parkview Baptist Church and a member of the Berean Sunday School Class. Memorials may be made to Parkview Baptist Church, 2101 MacArthur Drive, Alexandria, LA, 71301. To extend online condolences to the Courville family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com.

Hixson Brothers Funeral Home Alexandria, LA 318-442-3363 Robert Wayne Laird October 19, 1958 February 8, 2016 1 Bunkie. Mr. Bordelon, age 78 of Bunkie, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016 at Grace Home in Alexandria. Mr. Henry was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bunkie, where he served as a Deacon.

He was a Bunkie City Councilman, named Citizen of the Year, and also Small Businessman of the Year. Mr. Bordelon was a State Farm Agent for 35 years, owner of Henry's Pre-owned Cars, a financing company and adjusting firm. His heart was full of love for God, his wife, his family and his community. He was a man of great generosity and a big heart.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Hilton P. and Esma M. Desselle Bordelon; and a brother, Steven Bordelon. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Clara M. Connell Bordelon of Bunkie; daughters, Lynn Bordelon Fontenot and her husband James of Bunkie, Hope Bordelon and Thad Trevillion of Bunkie; an honorary daughter, Paula Jane Sylvester and her husband Chet of Whiteville; brother, Michael J.

Bordelon and his wife Judy of Marksville; sister, Terry Chaise Sermons of Shreveport; his grandchildren, Anna Elizabeth McKay and husband Dan, Henry Haas Wolff and wife Caitlin, Tyler James Fontenot, Nathaniel Brian Wolff, Gavin Wills Wolff, Walker Trevillion, Rebecca Svlvester Trosclair, Samantha Henry Bordelon will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at the First Baptist Church of Bunkie with the Bros. Mark Robinson and Michael Mcintosh officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Memorial Park in Pineville. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Trinity Baptist Church in Oakdale with Reverend Dennis LaFleur and Reverend Bill Hines officiating.

Military rites will be conducted by the Fort Polk Honor guard. Committal service will follow at Hampton Memorial Cemetery in Elizabeth Sylvester Lacombe, and Jamie Sylvester Guillory; and his great-grandchildren, Elizabeth AnnaLee McKay, and Carson Haas Wolff. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Bunkie and 9:00 a.m.

until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at First Baptist Church of Bunkie. Online condolences may be sent to www.hixson-ducote.com. Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home Bunkie. LA 318-346-6346 at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 12, 2016, Parkview Baptist Church, Alexandria with Reverend Dave Shaw, Reverend Cody Caywood and his great nephew, Reverend Chris McClelland officiating.

Burial will follow in Alexandria Memorial Gardens, under the direc funeral services tor Mr. Robert Wayne Laird will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2016 in the Rush Chapel, Oakdale, with Reverend Joel Swinnea officiating. Interment will follow in Oakhill Cemetery, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale. Debt Recovery's powers, as the OMV has mailed over 1.2 million letters to people they say were driving without insurance.

OMV Deputy Commissioner Staci Hoyt said the office has collected $22.5 million of the projected $444 million owed to the agency. Louisiana's Department of Revenue spokeswoman Kizzy Payton said the Office of Debt Recovery has also collected over $5 million for the OMV since the office gained jurisdiction over the fines on Dec. 15. On that date, the agency took over 555,628 of the OMV's files, which represent nearly $292 million in OMV debt. Houston Byrd Houston Byrd, 72, entered eternal rest Tuesday, Feb.

9, 2016. Arrangements have been entrusted to Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale. Agnes Marie Moses Agnes Marie Moses, 68, of Hessmer, passed away Friday, Feb. 5, 2016 at Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria. Arrangements under the direction of Escude Funeral Home, Cottonport.

James Landry James Landry, 53, of Boyce, passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 at CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria. Arrangements have been entrusted to Robinson Family Mortuary, Pineville. Aubrey Logan Mr.

Aubrey Logan, 88, of Alexandria, passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 at Mathews Memorial, Alexandria. Arrangements under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Alexandria. Vallie Martin Paul Mrs. Paul, 90, of Lena, passed from this life Monday, Feb.

8, 2016 at Lexington House, Alexandria. Arrangements under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Alexandria. Louis Wayne Shepherd Jr. Louis Wayne Shepherd 51, of Lecompte, passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 at his residence.

His remains rest in the professional care of Gonzaque-Williams Mortuary, Alexandria. al committees for the Central Louisiana Baptist Association. For a couple of years, he was a radio personality in Alexandria, proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ over the airwaves. He was also a member of the Civitan Club. Waynon was preceded in death by his father and mother, Reverend H.

J. and Ollie Mott; brother-in-law, John McKethan; daughter, Wynona Mott Bordelon; granddaughter, Aimee Mcllveene; and daughter-in-law, Cindy Dodd Mott. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 61 years, Betty, sister, Elaine Mott McKethan; brother-in-law and wife, Jimmy and Betty Samuel; daughter, Jamie and husband Thomas Wiley; son, Sterling Lance Mott; grandchildren, Rodney, Bradley, and Brian Wiley, Sean and Laurin Bordelon, Joshua, Natalie and Samuel Mott; seven great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The Mott family would like to extend a heartfelt "Thank You" to Homewood Baptist Church for the many ears of love and support, the Staff at Tioga Manor Community Care Center for taking great care of him for the last 2 months, to STAT Home Health for attending to his needs the past 5 years, to Dr. Barton and the wonderful care people at St.

Joseph Hospice who treated dad like family. We are eternally grateful to all of you. Memorials may be made the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, 7200 Desiard Street, Monroe, LA 71203 or online at www.lbch.org. To extend online condolences to the Mott family, please visit us at www. hixsonbr others, com.

Hixson Brothers Funeral Home Alexandria, LA 318-442-3363 Otis Ratcliff Otis Ratcliff, 82, of Ferriday, passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 in Natchez, Miss. Arrangements under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Donald Lee Vincent Mr. Donald Vincent, 59, passed away Friday, Feb.

5, 2016 at CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria. Arrangements under the direction of Progressive Funeral Home, Alexandria. Tonya M. Gorham Tonya M.

Gorham, 40, of Alexandria, passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 at her residence. Arrangements have been entrusted to Robinson Family Mortuary, Pineville. Judie Ann Culbert Judie Ann Culbert, 62, of Pineville, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 at Naomi Heights Nursing Home, Alexandria Arrangements under the direction of Boyce Community Funeral Home, Boyce.

Glenda (Brooks) Green Mrs. Glenda (Brooks) Green, 81, of Jena, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 in Alexandria. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kinner Stevens Funeral Home, Jena. Waynon Hall Mott A private memorial service for Waynon H.

Mott was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Homewood Baptist Church, Alexandria with Reverend Jimmy Eppinette and Reverend Ray Wells officiating. Reverend Mott 86, of Alexandria entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Tioga Manor Community Care Center. In 1929, Waynon was born in Tullos, Louisiana. He graduated from Tioga High School and at the age of 18, surrender to the call of preaching the gospel. While working toward his Bachelor of Arts Degree at Louisiana College, he pastored many church in the Central Louisiana area.

After college in 1950, he began his Seminary work, continuing to preach in churches around East Texas until he was called as Pastor of Laurel Heights Baptist Church in Winnfield. He graduated with his Bachelor of Divinity Degree from Fort Worth Baptist Theological Seminary in Texas in January, 1954. Later that June, he married Betty Jean Samuel of Minden. After Laurel Heights, they continued serving at First Baptist Church of Bunkie, First Baptist Church of Gonzales and then Homewood Baptist Church, where they served for 24 years, retiring in 1991, after 44 years in the Ministry, but continuing to preach and serve as Interim Pastor, Revival Evangelist and guest speaker for many churches around the area. was a mem ber of the Executive Board of the Louisiana Baptist Convention, along with being a member of committees and sub-committees.

He was the Moderator, Vice-Moderator, and Chairman of sever Elijah "Lenton" Christian Jr. Funeral services for Elijah Lenton Christian, Jr. will be held at 10 a.m., Mr. Laird, 57, of Oakdale entered eternal rest on Monday, February 8, 2016 at Christus St. Patrick Hospital, Lake Charles.

He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Vernon Laird and his nephew, Michael Chad Reed. Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory include his mother, Vera L. Chamberlain of Oakdale; two brothers, Louis Johnson and wife, Kathy, of Oakdale, Anthony "Buckwheat" Chamberlain of Oakdale; three sisters, Mandy Reed and husband, Mike, of Oakdale, Melanie Vidrine and husband, Donny, of Pitkin, Virginia "Sissy" Chamberlain of Oakdale and a host of nieces and nephews. Those honored to serve as pallbearers are: Louis Johnson, Anthony "Buckwheat" Chamberlain, Mike Reed, Donny Vidrine, Dustan Vidrine, and Matthew Vidrine. Honorary pallbearer is Kevin Patrick Gordon.

Friends may call at Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale, Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Visitation will reopen on Friday, February 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. until time of services. Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Laird family by visiting www.rushfh.com.

Rush Funeral Home Oakdale, LA 318-335-1180 State using new way to collect fines for insurance lapses under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale. Lenton, 83, of Elizabeth, entered eternal rest on Monday, February 8, 2016 in his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born November 29, 1932 in Oakdale. Lenton graduated from Oakdale High School in 1952 and attended Northwestern State College on a football scholarship. He served in the United States Navy on the U.S.S.

Bennington U.S.S. Midway during the time of the Korean Conflict. He worked for the Calcasieu Paper Company and received a degree in theology from the United Theological Seminary. Lenton retired from the Louisiana Army National Guard. He was a former fire fighter for Elizabeth and member of Pitkin Masonic Lodge 338.

He maintained a great sense of humor up until the very end. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elijah Lenton Nip Christian, Sr. and Priscilla Denby Harper, and step father, Arthur E. "Sandy" Harper. Those left behind to cherish his memory are: his loving wife of 61 years, Carolyn Gill Christian of Elizabeth; one son, Eric Lenton Christian of Sulphur; two daughters, Dana (Michael) Melder and Carol (Michael) Edwards all of Elizabeth; one brother, Donald Harper of Oakdale; four sisters, Joan (Reverend Vernon) Powell of Oakdale, Marie (Charlie) Hinkle of Emory, Texas, Sandra (Roy) Gordon of Oakdale, and Snerrie (Kenny) Cloud of Glenmora; nine grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and a host of family and friends.

Visitation will be held at Trinity Baptist Church on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m., then on Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 8 a.m. until service time at 10 a.m. in the church. White Oaks Funeral Home Oakdale, LA 31 8-335-5000 ASSOCIATED PRESS BATON ROUGE Louisiana has implemented new ways of collecting fines from people the state believes are driving without insurance.

The recently formed Office of Debt Recovery has the authority to extract money from bank accounts, intercept tax refunds and recommend that a person's state-issued professional license be suspended. These are all brand new tactics the state was unable to employ before it was created by the Legislature in 2013. The state's Office of Motor Vehicles has capitalized on the Office of.