St. Tammany Man Dies in His Home Due to Fire
December 27, 2011
Covington, LA- An early morning fire has occurred in St. Tammany Parish that has claimed the life of the occupant in this home; in a release today by State Fire Marshal H. “Butch” Browning.
The St. Tammany Fire District 12 responded at 1:32 am to 72467 Goldfinch Road for a report by neighbors that a residence was on fire. When firefighters arrived minutes later they discovered the home in flames. An off duty Louisiana Probation and Parole Agent made several attempts to rescue the only occupant inside. Despite the heroic efforts, firefighters located the body of a man who did live in the home. His name is being withheld until proper notification to the family is made. The home did have working smoke alarms.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is conducting an investigation into this tragic loss. Fire marshal deputies have determined that this fire originated in the living room and found a space heater that was energized and located within inches of a combustible chair. The St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office is also jointly assisting in this death investigation.
Fire Marshal Browning stated, “This is the seventh death to fire this Christmas holiday, we are so sad to see these tragedies. Information indicates that a space heater caused this fire and we do not know why the man did not escape when the alarm sounded, perhaps he tried to fight the fire”.
Obituaries 12/27/11
December 27, 2011
Douglas Gordy 68 of Leesville, LA., went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2011.
He was born in Leesville, LA. on March 28, 1943, to Frank and Camille Nelson Gordy.
Mr. Gordy was a lifelong resident of Vernon Parish and a member of South Park Baptist Church. He loved to hunt and fish and just being in the great outdoors. He was a person who loved to just sit and visit with all, no one was a stranger. He will be missed by those who knew him.
Preceded in death by his parents: Frank Gordy and Camille Nelson Gordy,
Brothers-in-law: Ray Bennett and Jesse “Sonny” Price.
He is survived by his loving wife Martha A. Gordy of Leesville, LA.; daughter: Helen C. Gordy; sisters: Virginia Bennett of Leesville, LA., Marjorie Price - Sparlin and husband Robert of Slagle, LA., Carolyn Beebe and husband Barry of Lena, LA., Linda Powell and husband Herbert of Richmond, KY.; niece and best friend Michelle Price Mitchell and a host of other nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Monday, December 26, 2011 from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville, LA. Service will be held Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Hicks Pentecostal Church, Hicks, LA. Rev. Lorraine Smith will be officiating. Burial will follow in Hicks Cemetery in Hicks, LA. under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, LA.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfh.com
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Mr. Jeane M. Doyon, 67, of Longville, LA, passed from this life on December 26, 2011, at Lake Charles, LA. He was born on August 18, 1944 to Emelia & Jean Paul Doyon in Lewiston, Maine. His arrangements were handled by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder, LA
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Funeral Services for Essie Manasco, 79, of Leesville, will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mrs. Manasco passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011, at The Woodlands Healthcare Center in Leesville, Louisiana.
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Funeral Services for David C. Chisholm, 69, will be anounced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder, LA. Mr. Chisholm passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2011, in DeRidder, LA.
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Funeral Services for Jimbo Leslie, 60, of Marthaville, Louisiana will be at 2pm on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Crossroads Baptist Church in Marhaville. Burial to follow at Ajax Cemetary in Ajax, LA. Leslie passed away on December 23, 2011
Sabine Parish Arrest Report 12/26/11
December 26, 2011
Over the past 24 hours, the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office has reported six arrests.
Jason D. Hickman, black male, 28, was arrested on charges of pick up order for Town of Many by Many Police Dept. He remains in jail.
Louis David Batson, white make, 51, was arrested on charges of D.W.I. and stop sign violation by Louisiana State Police. He bonded.
Willie Arthur Gasaway, black male, 22, was arrested on charges of probation violation by Many Police Department. He remains in jail.
Marcello Jimenez Lopez, Hispanic male,21, was arrested on charges of operating a vehicle without lawful presence in U.S., stop sign violation, and open container by Zwolle Police Dept. He remains in jail.
Austin Bernard Lynch, black male, 39, was arrested on charges of illegal possession of stolen things over $500 by Zwolle Police Dept. He remains in jail.
Lasikia Hudson, black female, 32, was arrested on charges of warrant for failure to appear by Many Police Dept. She bonded.
Obituary for Mary Jane Ezernack
December 26, 2011
Mary Jane Ezernack
Funeral Services for Mary Jane Ezernack, 66, of Shreveport, LA, will be held on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Zwolle, LA with Father Tim Hurd officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Zwolle, LA. Visitaiton will begin on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at 5:00 PM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Zwolle, LA.
Mary Jane Ezernack was born on Wednesday, November 21, 1945 in Zwolle, LA. She passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Toledo Nursing Center in Zwolle, LA. She was preceded in death by her father, Pete Ezernack; her mother, Josephine Meshell Ezernack; sisters, Louise Pipps, Ida Sepulvado, Mary Meshell, Corine Faircloth, Ella Mae Ezernack and Pauline Ezernack; brothers, John Ezernack, Hobart Ezernack, David Ezernack, Jim Ezernack and Louis Ezernack.
She is survived by her two sisters, Hazel Faircloth of Zwolle, LA and Victoria Meshell of Shreveport, LA along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Ezernack, Jeff Ezernack, Randy Faircloth, James Faircloth, R.L. Meshell, Joe T. Meshell (Leslie), Jarrett Ezernack and Zach Faircloth
Obituary for Zeba Dillard
December 26, 2011
Zeba Dillard
Funeral Services for Zeba Dillard, 79, of Robeline, LA, will be held on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 2:00 PM at The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints, Many, LA with Bishop Carroll Daniels and Glen Hardy officiating. Burial will follow in the Cedar Grove Cemetery, Many, LA. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 5:00 PM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Many, LA.
Zeba Dillard was born on Friday, October 28, 1932 in Robeline, LA. She passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Mayo Hardy and brothers, Marvin Hardy and Aubrey Hardy.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Euel Clinton Dillard of Robeline, Louisiana; one daughter, Sandra Gibson and husband Edward of Robeline, LA; two sons, Dewayne Dillard and wife Linda of Robeline, LA and Greg Dillard and wife Pam of Robeline, LA; two sisters, Betty Farmer and husband Calvin of Stonewall, LA and Laverne Jackson of Shreveport, LA; one brother, Glen Hardy and wife Irene of Many, LA; grandchildren, Clint Gibson of Robeline, LA; Whitney Hendon and husband Joseph of Many, LA; Zachary Gibson and wife DJ of Martin, LA; Kristi Pleasant and husband Eric of Many, LA; Adam Dillard and wife Shelly of Robeline, LA; Jacob Dillard and wife Heather of Provencal, LA; Jeremy Dillard and wife Raven of Natchitoches, LA; Leah Gunter and husband Will of Zwolle, LA; Cade Dillard and Caleb Dillard of Robeline, LA; 11 great grandchildren, Presley Pleasant, Layton Pleasant, Landon Hendon, Maddie Hendon, Payton Hendon, Blaise Dillard, Brooklyn Dillard, Ryder Gunter, Rylee Gunter, Cason Dillard and Noah Dillard.
Pallbearers will be Clint Gibson, Zack Gibson, Adam Dillard, Jacob Dillard, Jeremy Dillard, Cade Dillard and Caleb Dillard.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Eric Pleasant, Joseph Hendon and Will Gunter
Obituary for Charles Crooks
December 26, 2011
Charles W. Crooks
A Mass of Christian Burial for Charles W. Crooks will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Zwolle, LA with Very Reverend Timothy C. Hurd officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 26, 2011 at Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Zwolle, LA.
Charles Crooks was born on June 25, 1934 in Zwolle, LA. He served in the U.S. Army and lived most of his life in Houston, TX. He passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Sabine Medical Center in Many, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elva and Walter Crooks and 3 brothers, Ray, Harold and Freddie Crooks.
He is survived by 4 sisters, Cleo Ezernack, Ella Garcie and husband Herman, Joyce Dew and Linda J. Crooks; 2 brothers, Louis Crooks and Robert Crooks and wife Linda along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Charles retired from the Greyhound Buslines. He was a member of the Choctaw Apache Tribe and enjoyed participating at Pow Wows.
Pallbearers will be his nephews.
Honorary Pallbearers are Matthew Lovelady, Brayden Sepulvado and Hunter Crooks
Vernon Parish Arrest Report 12/23
December 26, 2011
The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office reported three arrests.
Blake Crocker, white male, 20, was arrested on charges on criminal damage to property by Vernon Parish Sheriffs Office. He remains in jail.
Christopher S. Milson, white male, 46, was arrested on charges of unauthorized use of a movable by L.S.P. He bonded.
Tammie R. Beeson, white female, 43, was arrested on charges of unauthorized use of a movable by L.S.P. She bonded.
Vernon Parish Arrest Report 12/26
December 26, 2011
Over the past 24 hours, the Vernon Parish Sheriff’’s Department reported one arrest.
Dillon Carr, white male, 20,was arrested on charges of disturbing the peace by Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office. He remains in jail.
Obituaries 12/22/11
December 22, 2011
Funeral Services for Zeba Dillard, 79, of Robeline, LA, will be held on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 2:00 PM at The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints, Many, LA with Bishop Carroll Daniels and Glen Hardy officiating. Burial will follow in the Cedar Grove Cemetery, Many, LA. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 5:00 PM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Many, LA.
Zeba Dillard was born on Friday, October 28, 1932 in Robeline, LA. She passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Mayo Hardy and brothers, Marvin Hardy and Aubrey Hardy.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Euel Clinton Dillard of Robeline, Louisiana; one daughter, Sandra Gibson and husband Edward of Robeline, LA; two sons, Dewayne Dillard and wife Linda of Robeline, LA and Greg Dillard and wife Pam of Robeline, LA; two sisters, Betty Farmer and husband Calvin of Stonewall, LA and Laverne Jackson of Shreveport, LA; one brother, Glen Hardy and wife Irene of Many, LA; grandchildren, Clint Gibson of Robeline, LA; Whitney Hendon and husband Joseph of Many, LA; Zachary Gibson and wife DJ of Martin, LA; Kristi Pleasant and husband Eric of Many, LA; Adam Dillard and wife Shelly of Robeline, LA; Jacob Dillard and wife Heather of Provencal, LA; Jeremy Dillard and wife Raven of Natchitoches, LA; Leah Gunter and husband Will of Zwolle, LA; Cade Dillard and Caleb Dillard of Robeline, LA; 11 great grandchildren, Presley Pleasant, Layton Pleasant, Landon Hendon, Maddie Hendon, Payton Hendon, Blaise Dillard, Brooklyn Dillard, Ryder Gunter, Rylee Gunter, Cason Dillard and Noah Dillard.
Pallbearers will be Clint Gibson, Zack Gibson, Adam Dillard, Jacob Dillard, Jeremy Dillard, Cade Dillard and Caleb Dillard.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Eric Pleasant, Joseph Hendon and Will Gunter.
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Funeral Services for Mary Jane Ezernack, 66, of Shreveport, LA, will be held on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Zwolle, LA with Father Tim Hurd officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Zwolle, LA. Visitaiton will begin on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at 5:00 PM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Zwolle, LA.
Mary Jane Ezernack was born on Wednesday, November 21, 1945 in Zwolle, LA. She passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Toledo Nursing Center in Zwolle, LA. She was preceded in death by her father, Pete Ezernack; her mother, Josephine Meshell Ezernack; sisters, Louise Pipps, Ida Sepulvado, Mary Meshell, Corine Faircloth, Ella Mae Ezernack and Pauline Ezernack; brothers, John Ezernack, Hobart Ezernack, David Ezernack, Jim Ezernack and Louis Ezernack.
She is survived by her two sisters, Hazel Faircloth of Zwolle, LA and Victoria Meshell of Shreveport, LA along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Ezernack, Jeff Ezernack, Randy Faircloth, James Faircloth, R.L. Meshell, Joe T. Meshell (Leslie), Jarrett Ezernack and Zach Faircloth.
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Frank Stefek, 83, of Many, La passed away on December 20, 2011. A memorial service will be held at 11am on Friday December 23, 2011 at Roseneath Funeral Home Chapel in Many, LA. He is survived by his wife: Wilma Middleton Stefek, Son: Gary Stefek and Wife Donna, Daughter: Pamela Simpson and Husband Richard.
Vernon Parish Arrest Report 12/22/11
December 22, 2011
The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office reported 1 arrest in the past 24 hours. Arrested were:
Gregory Ezell, white male, 55, arrested on charges of VPSD. He bonded.
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