Every Sunday morning, as families shuffle into the sanctuary with coffee in one hand and a diaper bag in the other, a sacred ritual begins—not the liturgy, not the sermon, but the parental chant of the two great commandments for children in church: “Be quiet” and “Don’t run.” These are not found in Exodus or Deuteronomy, but they are etched into the hearts of every parent who has ever tried to keep a toddler from turning the aisle into a NASCAR track.

Let’s be honest: church with kids is a spiritual workout. You arrive with the best intentions—maybe even dressed in matching outfits—and within five minutes, someone is loudly asking why Jesus doesn’t have a pet dinosaur. Another is crawling under pews like a Navy SEAL. And you, dear parent, are whisper-yelling, “BE QUIET!” with the intensity of a Broadway performer who’s just missed their cue.

The second commandment, “Don’t run,” is equally vital. It’s not just about safety—it’s about dignity. Nothing tests your humility like chasing your child down the center aisle during the offertory. There’s something about polished church floors that turns every child into Usain Bolt. And while the pastor is preaching about grace, your child is demonstrating velocity.

But here’s the thing: these little rule-breakers are exactly who Jesus was talking about when He said, “Let the little children come to me.” He didn’t say, “Let the well-behaved, silent, non-running children come to me.” He welcomed the squirmy, the curious, the loud, and the sticky-fingered. He knew that children bring life, energy, and a kind of holy chaos that reminds us all what it means to be fully present.
So to the parents who feel like they’re herding cats in the sanctuary—take heart. You are not failing. You are forming. Every whispered correction, every goldfish cracker offered as communion, every coloring book passed down the pew is a seed of faith. You are teaching your children that church is a place they belong, even before they understand why.

And to the church—thank you. Thank you for being a place where children are not just tolerated but treasured. Thank you for the volunteers who smile through crayon murals on hymnals and the ushers who dodge sprinting toddlers with grace. Thank you for understanding that a little noise is a sign of life, not a disruption.

Yes, we’ll keep whispering the commandments: “Be quiet” and “Don’t run.” But we’ll also keep showing up, sticky fingers and all, because we believe that faith is caught more than taught. And sometimes, catching it looks like a child singing off-key, dropping Cheerios in the offering plate, or asking loudly if God likes dinosaurs.

So let the children come. Let them come with their noise, their energy, their questions, and their joy. Let them come running—yes, even down the aisle—because in their chaos, we find a glimpse of heaven. And in their laughter, we hear the echo of a Savior who said, “Do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

Jimmie Bodard and Ronnie Peterson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, suffered from continual wanderlust. Jimmie wanted to go to New Mexico, and Ronnie wanted to go to Shamrock, Texas, but they disagreed on how they were going to get to their destinations. Ronnie wanted to hitchhike, but Jimmie wanted to fly. Neither had enough money for a plane ticket, but Jimmie had another idea. Once before, when they were overcome by wanderlust, Ronnie had talked Jimmie out of borrowing an airplane, but Jimmie was more convincing this time. As most thieves do to minimize their actions, Jimmie called it borrowing rather than stealing. That evening in May 1948, Jimmie and Ronnie walked to Oklahoma City’s downtown airpark which was open to the public. They agreed that they would wait until the following day to steal an airplane and spent the night in one of the many airplanes in the airpark’s hangar. Rather than getting an early start on their trip, they spent most of the day deciding which plane to take. While browsing, they stole a pair of headsets and microphones which they needed for their flight.

Finally, a little after 5 p.m., Jimmie and Ronnie pushed their plane of choice out of the hangar and onto the runway. In the cockpit, Jimmie started the engine and opened the throttle. The airplane gained speed, Jimmie pulled back on the yoke, and the airplane lifted off. It was a textbook takeoff. Just after the plane got off the ground, the engine sputtered. Jimmie reassured Ronnie that airplanes always did that on takeoff. Ronnie was unconvinced until, just as Jimmie had said, the engine smoothed out. Jimmie aimed the plane westward toward their destinations. Their plan was for Jimmie to drop Ronnie off near Shamrock and then continue to his destination in New Mexico. Jimmie and Ronnie took turns flying the plane until Ronnie decided he had had enough. He told Ronnie to land so he could get out. They found a large field and landed just northwest of Cheyenne, Oklahoma, about 40 miles from Ronnie’s intended destination. Just after touchdown, the front wheel of the plane got stuck in the field. They had no choice but to abandon the airplane.

Undeterred, Jimmie and Ronnie stole a saddle horse from the farmer in whose field they had landed and rode toward Cheyenne. At the Washita River, the horse refused to cross, so they abandoned the horse, swam across the river, and continued on foot. Soaked to the bone, Jimmie and Ronnie drew so much attention in Cheyenne that someone notified the sheriff. The sheriff questioned Jimmie and Ronnie, but they told the sheriff they had hitchhiked into town. The sheriff arrested them after he learned that they were wanted by the highway patrol, but not for stealing the airplane. A confused farmer located the airplane in his field the following day and called the police. Investigators traced the airplane back to the airport, but no one at the airport had realized the airplane was missing. Finally, after some tough questioning, Jimmie and Ronnie confessed everything to the shocked sheriff. You see, Jimmie and Ronnie, the airplane and horse thieves, had run away from home. They were fifth graders; Jimmie was 11 years old, and Ronnie was 12. They had learned how to fly an airplane by reading comic books.

Sources:

Pawhuska Journal-Capital, May 21, 1948, p.1.
The Daily Oklahoman, May 22, 1948, p.30.

Funeral services for Betsy Ross Lott, 86, were held Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church, 94 Fellowship Cr, Converse, Louisiana. A burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. A visitation took place from 12:00 p.m. until time of service. Officiated by Brother Delbert Cates.

Betsy was born on February 3, 1939 to Ross English and Thelma Elizabeth Craig English in Noble, Louisiana. She passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 in Pineville, Louisiana.

Betsy was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Kristen Elizabeth Lott; and brother, Billy English. She is survived by her son, Leslie Lott, Jr. of Dry Prong, Louisiana; daughter, Tanya Williams and husband, David, of Pineville, Louisiana; grandchildren, Christopher Williams and wife, Taylor, and Michael Williams and wife, Casey; and great-grandchildren, Lucy Williams and Matilda Williams.

Honoring Betsy as pallbearers were Randy English, Christopher Williams, Jackie Turner, Michael Williams, Kevin Richardson, and David Williams.

Services and care were provided to the family by Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home.

On September 24, 1908, history shifted gears when the first factory-built Ford Model T rolled off the assembly line. It wasn’t just a new automobile—it was the beginning of mass mobility for millions, setting in motion transformations in work, culture, cities, and even leisure.

Henry Ford had spent years tinkering with designs, experimentation, and small-scale production. But by 1908 he refined the process enough to introduce a car that was affordable, simple, and rugged. The Model T would soon be dubbed the “Tin Lizzie,” acknowledging its utilitarian charm more than anything to do with luxury.

What made the 1908 date especially noteworthy was that this was the first time factory-built Model Ts were produced—not custom or semi-custom units, but vehicles coming straight off (or down) the assembly line, with parts standardized, labor specialized, and production going into full swing.

What makes the Model T’s debut weird in retrospect is how foreign the idea seems now: a car built not for the ultra-wealthy, but for average people. It flew in the face of automotive thought at the time, where cars were often custom-built, expensive, and labor-intensive. The Model T forced a rethinking of what cars could be.

Additionally, the manufacturing methods used began to reshape entire economies: assembly lines, standardized parts, and cost-cutting without sacrificing reliability (though with plenty of compromises by later standards). Ford’s innovations laid groundwork not just for the auto industry, but for industrial production in many sectors.

By making cars accessible, Ford changed how people lived: where they could work, how far they could travel, what jobs were possible, and how communities were structured. Roads, gas stations, suburbs, road trips—all owe something to that moment when the Model T became a real possibility for millions.

Culturally, too, the Model T became a symbol: of progress, but also of questions about the trade-offs of mass production—environmental, social, and economic. Critics at the time and since have noted both the benefits (mobility, jobs, growth) and the costs (pollution, urban sprawl, car dependency).

The debut of the Model T wasn’t just about a car—it was a turning point in how societies move, work, and think about technology as a tool for everyday life. On this day, over a century ago, something ordinary and revolutionary began rolling off a factory line in Michigan that would change the world for anyone with a roadside.

Sandra Gayle Franklin
September 4, 1951 — September 20, 2025
Visitation: Saturday September 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Services: Saturday, September 27 at 2:00 p.m. at New Freedom Fellowship Cemetery

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Sheriff Aaron Mitchell has announced that Brian Stewart, a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School, has been named the recipient of a $1,000 academic scholarship from the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program for the 2024–2025 school year.

Stewart, the son of April Stewart and the late Brian Stewart Sr., will attend Northwestern State University, where he plans to pursue a degree in Electronic Engineering.

The scholarship, funded by the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership Program (LSHMP), is awarded annually to graduating high school students from each parish where the sheriff is an affiliate of the program. Recipients are selected based on qualities such as academic achievement, leadership, and character.

“Academic awards by the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program to Louisiana students demonstrate what the LSHMP is all about,” Sheriff Mitchell said. “This is one of our finest accomplishments. It invests in Louisiana’s future and gives something back to our community. This would not be possible without the kind and generous support of Sabine Parish’s Honorary Members.”
Sheriff Mitchell extended his congratulations to Stewart and wished him continued success in his college career.

Sheriff Aaron Mitchell announced that a traffic stop east of Many on Sunday, September 7, 2025, led to a brief vehicle pursuit and the discovery of narcotics.

According to the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office Tactical Narcotics Team (T.N.T.), agents attempted to stop a white Honda for a traffic violation on LA Highway 6. The driver refused to pull over, turning onto Petty Road and throwing an object from the car before coming to a stop near Cedar Lane.

The driver was identified as Dakotah Blake Rachal, 34, of Natchitoches. Agents recovered approximately four ounces of suspected methamphetamine and a small amount of marijuana from the roadside.

Rachal was booked into the Sabine Parish Detention Center on multiple charges, including:
Possession with intent to distribute Schedule II (Methamphetamine) (Felony)
Possession with intent to distribute Schedule I (Marijuana) (Felony)
Aggravated flight from an officer (Felony)
Obstruction of justice (Felony)
Second or subsequent offenses (Felony)
Possession of drug paraphernalia (Misdemeanor)
Driving under suspension (Misdemeanor)
No insurance (Misdemeanor)
Expired tag (Misdemeanor)
Driving left of center (Misdemeanor)
Intentional littering (Misdemeanor)

Bond for Rachal was set at $25,000, and he remains in custody.

During the investigation, agents learned Rachal was allegedly delivering the suspected narcotics to Lacy Nicole Sepulvado, 33, of Zwolle. An arrest warrant was issued, and Sepulvado was taken into custody on Friday, September 12.

She was booked into the Sabine Parish Women’s Jail on the following charges:
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute Schedule II (Methamphetamine) (Felony)
Attempted possession with intent to distribute Schedule II (Methamphetamine) (Felony)

No bond has been set for Sepulvado at this time.

Sheriff Mitchell commended the Tactical Narcotics Team for their swift action in intercepting the narcotics and making the arrests.

Once could be an anomaly, but Many dominated its second straight opponent to start the 2025 season in a 49-21 win against Class 4A DeRidder.

The Tigers (2-0) played smashmouth football en route to 368 rushing yards, overpowering the Dragons while limiting their own powerful rushing attack.

Many controlled its season-opener against a proud Logansport program that’s short on players, but to crush DeRidder in the way the Tigers did erases much of the doubt of what Many football would look like in the first season of coach Tyler Hassell.

“Physically, that was a big emphasis for us all week,” said Many coach Tyler Hassell. “The guys bought in during practice, and the key was really our preparation.

“We were physical from the first whistle, and that carried into the game. Both lines played with an edge up front, and that set the tone early.”

Now the Tigers face another Class 4A program in Leesville (0-2), a young team searching for its first win and searching for a little defense.

Leesville has allowed 44 points (Sam Houston) and 56 points (Tioga), albeit to two teams that primarily throw the football.

Many’s rushing attack will come downhill at the Wampus Cats, looking to create openings and control the clock.

It’s something the Tigers did well against DeRidder as Daniel Thomas rushed for 216 yards and three touchdowns on 25 attempts while Jonas Hendrickson piled up 174 yards and two scores on just nine touches (carries and catches).

But the turning point happened on defense as Many’s Rylan Lee hopped on a fumble and scored, breaking a 7-7 tie late in the first quarter.

That sparked 24 straight points from Many, building a 31-7 lead midway through the third quarter.

“That was a huge play that gave us a spark, got the sidelines fired up, and kind of flipped the tone early in the game,” Hassell said. “Anytime you can put points on the board with your defense, it’s a momentum changer.

“Our defense played with a lot of discipline. Even when DeRidder made a few plays late, we didn’t panic. We tackled well, covered well, and made them earn everything.”

DeRidder closed to 31-15 late in the third quarter, but Thomas answered quickly with a 61-yard touchdown sprint to put the game out of reach.

The Tigers have outscored their first two opponents 84-40, the same two opponents that pounded Many 83-7 in the first two games of last season in what was a harbinger to come for a group that didn’t win a game in 2024.

One thing the Tigers don’t have to worry about when they head to Leesville on Friday is the state’s single-season leading rusher in Xavier Ford (3,467 yards). Ford spearheaded an offense that outgunned Many in a 60-35 win this past season.

Now at the University of Minnesota, Ford’s absence has meant the Wampus Cats lean more heavily on quarterback Trel Bloom and his arm.

Bloom threw for 243 yards and three touchdowns in a 56-20 loss to Tioga in which the Indians scored the first 28 points of the game.

Today we are going to throw a few spitballs and see what sticks. This article is going to cover what’s going in our world today and what needs to be talked about.

In the bass fishing world, congratulations to Team USA for winning the World Championship., topping teams from Japan, Germany, Canada, Italy, Portugal and Serbia to name a few. Bass fishing truly has become a global sport that may become an Olympic sport one day.

One of the members of Team USA was fishing pro Jacob Wheeler, who just won his fourth Major League Fishing (MLF) Angler of the Year title. This guy continues to set the bar for all anglers with incredible consistency and his total domination of the sport.

Speaking of domination, there’s a young man in East Texas who has made a name for himself as a consistent winner. Longview’s Zach Fogle is someone we’ll remember. He has been the American Bass Anglers (ABA) Angler of the Year the past two seasons.

Zach will be taking his fishing to the next level next year with the Toyota Series and the BFL’S. All of us are glad to see Zach move up in the world as we’re all tired of donating to his future fishing endeavors!

Next, let’s talk about one of the legends of bass fishing announcing his retirement. For 30 years California’s Skeet Reece has set the standard for what it means to be a professional angler. Other than Kevin Van Dam, no one has capitalized on their fishing success better than Skeet.

He’s an angler known for his business prowess and bright yellow fishing rods, truck and shoes. He’s a master at branding and taking advantage of the worldwide bass fishing market. I would like to wish Skeet happy days in his retirement.

Nothing is more exciting than the start of football season and nothing goes by faster as we are already into Week 3 or 4 depending on what state you’re in (Texas high schools kick off a week earlier than on this side of the Sabine River and Toledo Bend). The Dallas Cowboys have been a pleasant surprise as they opened playing very competitively with their conference rival, the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. In Week 2 the ‘Boys defeated the New York Giants in an overtime thriller, 40-37.

With football well underway, it means that hunting season is here, starting with dove season. A dove hunt is nothing more than a social gathering that gets hunters excited to pull the trigger. A passing cold front, days getting shorter, and fall foliage puts everything in motion for all hunters.

To all those who will be hitting the woods and waterways this fall for both bucks and ducks, we would like to wish each of you success in whatever game you’re pursuing. ‘Til next time, happy hunting!

Contact Steve at sgraf26@yahoo.com.

The Kingdom Chronicle

“No Plan B: Heaven’s Bold Strategy to Rely Entirely on Us”

By Ima Disciple | Staff Writer

In a shocking revelation that has theologians, churchgoers, and coffee shop philosophers buzzing, it appears that Jesus Christ—Son of God, Savior of the World, and occasional foot-washer—has absolutely no backup plan for spreading the Gospel, healing the broken, or ushering in the Kingdom of God.

Sources close to the Trinity confirm: “It’s us. Just us. That’s the whole strategy.”

Straight from Scripture

According to 1 Peter 2:9-10, believers are described as “a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession.” Which sounds lovely until you realize it’s not just a compliment—it’s a job description.

“You were chosen to declare His praises,” the verse continues, which theologians now interpret as divine shorthand for: ‘Tag—you’re it.’

Heaven’s HR Department Speaks Out

When asked why the Creator of the Universe would entrust His mission to a group of people who routinely forget where they put their keys, Heaven’s spokesperson replied: “Look, we tried outsourcing to angels once. They’re great at singing and smiting, but they just don’t get nuance. Humans, though? They’ve got stories. They’ve got scars. They’ve got TikTok. That’s how the message spreads.”

No Contingency Plan Found

A recent audit of Heaven’s strategic documents revealed no alternate plan, no celestial task force, and not even a divine intern waiting in the wings. The folder labeled “Plan B” was completely empty except for a sticky note that read: “See Plan A.”

So What Now?

If you’re wondering who’s supposed to feed the hungry, comfort the lonely, challenge injustice, and share the good news—it’s you. Yes, you. The one reading this while procrastinating on laundry.

Jesus didn’t say, “Go into all the world and preach the Gospel unless you’re tired or it’s raining.” He said, “Go.” Period.

Local Pastor Reacts

Pastor Linda of Grace Fellowship Church responded to the news with a sigh and a shrug: “Well, I guess we better get to work. Apparently, if we don’t do it, it doesn’t get done. And Jesus isn’t sending in the reserves. We are the reserves.”

So next time you feel unqualified, overwhelmed, or tempted to wait for someone holier to step up—remember: Heaven’s counting on you. There’s no Plan B.

And if you’re still unsure, just reread 1 Peter 2:9-10. Then grab a coffee, say a prayer, and get moving. The Kingdom won’t build itself.

A huge thank you to our BOM customer, Sweet E’s, for baking cupcakes for our staff to deliver to local schools in Sabine Parish. What a sweet way to support our community!
Pictured left to right: BOM’s Ashley Parrie, Tonya Hall, Twyla Lovelady, Emalee Anthony, and Tiffany Miller.

Keith Glenn Graham, 57, was born on December 30, 1967 in Waco, Texas and passed away on Monday, August 12, 2025 in Many, Louisiana. His friends will be holding a memorial service for Keith at a later date.

Keith was a hard worker and enjoyed his life to the fullest. One of his favorite past times was spending time with his friends. He attended River of Life United Pentecostal Church in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana.

Left to cherish Keith’s memory is his adopted and loving family, Jim Sullivan and wife Christine, Sherman Sullivan and wife, Lisa, Jerry Sullivan and wife, Rhonda, and Deanna Sabol and husband, Ken.

Funeral services for Frank “Eddie” Remedies, 72, were held on Monday, August 11, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 307 Hammond St., Zwolle, Louisiana. A burial followed at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.  Visitation was held on Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 10, 2025 from 12:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 9891 Texas Hwy, Many, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Father Timothy Hurd.

Eddie was born on April 28, 1953 to Frank Remedies and Johnnie Bell Remedies in Converse, Louisiana and passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025 in Many, Louisiana.

Eddie is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Johnnie Bell Remedies. He is survived by his daughters, Cassie Remedies (Omar) and Sandy Meshell; sisters, Karen “Tiny” Parrie (Patrick) and Mary Parrie (Raymond “Mutty”); grandchildren, Alijah Remedies (Kaylei), Destiny Jackson, Aaron Tarpley, and Austin Tarpley; and 7 great-grandchildren.

Honoring Eddie as pallbearers were Chad Martinez, Larry Paul Laroux, Howard “Chubby” Meshell, Dewayne Lester, Anthony Remedies, Marcus Sepeda, Keelan Parrie, Keaton Parrie, and Patrick Parrie. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Scott Procell, Robert McTire, and Allen Parrie.

Services and care were provided to the family by Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home.

Funeral services for James “Jimmy” Weathy, 80, were held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 307 Hammond St., Zwolle, Louisiana. A visitation was held Tuesday, August 26, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 9891 Texas Hwy, Many, Louisiana with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. Officiating the service was Father Timothy Hurd.

Jimmy was born on November 9, 1944 to Sina Weathy in DeRidder, Louisiana and passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 in Noble, Louisiana.

Jimmy worked hard all of his life to provide for his family. He retired from the Police Jury after 33 years of service.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his mother, Sina Weathy; grandparents, Isiac and Emma Campbell; and sister, Pauline Rutherford. He is survived by his sons, James Weathy and wife, Laura, of Noble, Louisiana and Michael Weathy and wife, Becky, of Noble, Louisiana; daughters, Janet Weathy of Bethany, Louisiana and Lisa Manshack of Noble, Louisiana; sisters, Linda Ann Murphy of Florida, Brenda Sue Cross of Stonewall, Louisiana, Audry Wooley of Zwolle, Louisiana, Arlene Meshell of Noble, Louisiana, Betty Jean of Zwolle, Louisiana; brothers, Joseph Sepulvado of Noble, Louisiana, Maurice Sepulvado of Noble, Louisiana, Vincent Sepulvado of Noble, Louisiana, Randy Sepulvado of Noble, Louisiana, and Gerald Sepulvado of Noble, Louisiana; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Honoring Jimmy as pallbearers were Colton Manshack, Lakota Manshack, Michael Weathy, Jr., Steven Phathong, Kevin Weathy, Corey Weathy, Travis Weathy, and Chester Sepulvado, Jr. Serving as honorary pallbearers were James Weathy, Michael Weathy, Sr., Tyler Weathy, and Pat Garcie.

Services and care were provided to the family by Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Many, Louisiana.

Funeral services for Carrie Rivers Martinez, 78, were held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Carson Baptist Church, 266 Carson Rd., Zwolle, Louisiana. A visitation took place on Monday, September 15, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home and again on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Bayou Scie Cemetery, 3060 Bayou Scie Rd., Zwolle, Louisiana. Brother Scott Bates  officiated the service.

She was born on August 8, 1947, to Virgil E. Rivers and Mary Ann (Roberson) Rivers in Zwolle, Louisiana. She passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, in Zwolle, Louisiana.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Virgil E. Rivers and Mary Ann (Roberson) Rivers; sisters, Virginia Nash and Nelda Stevens; brothers, Kenneth Rivers, Robert Dale Rivers, and Paul Rivers, and brother-in-law Bernice Crittenden.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 59 years, Walter “Eddie” Martinez of Zwolle, Louisiana; sons, Paul Martinez and wife, Cristina, of Zwolle, Louisiana and Eric Martinez and significant other, Andrea, of Converse, Louisiana; sisters, Gayle Crittenden and Evelyn Champion, both of Many, Louisiana; her sister-in-law, Regina Rivers of Zwolle, Louisiana; as well as her beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Honoring her as pallbearers were Jonathan Campbell, Robert Crittenden, Seth Dowden, Willie Graham, Rhett Lewing, Eli Rivers, and Tyler Veuleman.

Honorary pallbearers included Randy Bostian, Marvin Frazier, G.J. “Pie” Martinez, Darren McComic, Lynn Montgomery, and Randy Sepulvado.

The family would like to sincerely thank her church family at Carson Baptist Church for the thoughts and prayers as well as the exceptional care provided by the doctors and staff at Sabine Medical Center, Allegiance Healthcare Hospice and to all of her caregivers.

Services and care were provided by the family of Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Many, Louisiana.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Carson Baptist Church, P.O. Box 704 Zwolle, Louisiana 71486.

The family of George Randle Manshack is heartbroken to share that he peacefully passed away on September 2, 2025 at Willis Knighton North Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. A mass of Christian burial for Randle, 64, was held on Friday, September 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church in Noble, Louisiana with Father Joseph Maddala officiating. A burial followed at the St. Ann Catholic Cemetery. Visitation was held at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 9891 Texas Hwy, Many, Louisiana on Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary held at 6:00 p.m. and again on Friday, September 5, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. until time of service. He humbly served as an usher at his church for the past several years.

George Randle Manshack was born on January 16, 1961 to Gayla Faye Woodle Manshack and George Manshack, Jr. in Converse, Louisiana. Randle was the first of three children. The Manshack’s made their home in Converse, Louisiana. Randle grew up fishing in ponds and creeks and hunting with his father, brother, uncles and cousins. When he became a father, he shared his love of the outdoors with his son, Kenny. He was a graduate of Converse High School, class of 1979. Immediately after graduation, he began working in the oil field and criss-crossed as a saw hand for various loggers.

For the past 41 and a half years, he has been married to Anita Kay Ebarb Manshack. Living all of their married life in the Ebarb Community. They are blessed with one son, Kenny Randle Manshack of Shreveport, Louisiana. Randle loved rock music until he met Anita, and she introduced him to country music. Over the years, they listened to a lot of music. The couple loved to dance, tent camp, eat good food and share stories around a campfire. He chose Tulsa Time by Don Williams as their song. They danced to it many times over the years, and it is still their favorite.

Randle has been called by many nicknames, first Randy by his parents. Later, everything under the sun by family and friends. Every time he went to a new oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, he somehow got a new nickname. However, his favorite was a name he chose himself, Ran Ran, so Kenny’s goddaughter, Emma June Ebarb, would remember him as he underwent heart surgery in 2024. She easily recited it and now calls him Randy. He loved her so much and would tell her, “You are my only baby.”

A true Louisiana sportsman, he anticipated two seasons, fishing and hunting. One of his greatest accomplishments was catching a 10-pound bass lunker on Toledo Bend Lake. He loved to brag about the number and size of bass or catfish he caught. Randle loved to fry fish and quick to say, “This will be the best fish you ever tasted.” When hunting season rolled in, he wouldn’t rest until he killed the limit of deer and squirrels. Over the years, he made many friends on the lake and hunting leases.

Known for his incredible physical strength he inherited from his father, he loved to split firewood; amazingly saying, “It was fun.” Always up before dawn he looked forward to drinking coffee at local convenience stores to visit with the other customers and loggers headed off to work.

Weekends started with dirt track racing, watching wrestling and major league fishing, college and NFL games. Sundays were his favorite; eating his mother’s delicious fried chicken and mother-in-law’s hot pepper dishes. His other favorites were Sheila’s sweet tea, Cheryl’s strawberry pie, and Joe’s shrimp spaghetti.

In 2023, he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. It was a miracle that he survived life support for 14 days and 27 days in critical care. Life slowed down after therapy, but he lived every minute to the best of his ability. Daily prayer became a priority. Rising early as always to pray the rosary with EWTN followed by the televised mass, offering prayers for all the sick and suffering.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Anita; loyal son, Kenny; loving mother, Gayla Manshack, resident of Sabine Retirement Rehab in Many, Louisiana; caring sister, Sheila Burr (Junior) of Catuna, Louisiana; sister-in-law, Bridget Manshack of Moreauville, Louisiana; sisters-in-law, Freda Ebarb (Johnny), Cheryl Lopez (Terry Joe), and Karla Sepulvado (John Cecil); brother-in-law , Dagel Ebarb (Renee) all of Ebarb, Louisiana; three godchildren, Scottie Danielle Ebarb Gomez of Richmond, Texas, Haley Sepulvado of Ebarb, Louisiana, and Tristen Ebarb of Zwolle, Louisiana; and a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, George Manshack, Jr of Converse, Louisiana; brother, Roger Dale Manshack of Moreauville, Louisiana; and in-laws, Murry “Bill” Ebarb and Emma Jean Procell Ebarb, of Ebarb, Louisiana.

Honoring Randle as pallbearers were Mathew Chapman, Tristen Ebarb, Bobby Gomez, Josiah Meshell, Matt Sepulvado, and Nic Sepulvado. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Charles Ray Campbell, Paul Campbell, Clayton Ebarb, John C. Ebarb, Gary Procell and brothers-in-law, Junior, Dagel, John Cecil, Johnny, and Terry Joe.

The family extends their heartfelt thanks to Willis Knighton North cardiac and stroke teams.

John 14:6 I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Services and care were provided to the family by Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Many, Louisiana.

James Gregory Ross, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025 after a short illness. Greg was born on July 7, 1954 in Zwolle, Louisiana to the union of William and Juanita Lewing Ross.

A graveside service was held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Beulah Baptist Cemetery, 31725 Hwy 191, Many, Louisiana. A visitation was be held on Monday, September 8, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 9891 Texas Hwy, Many, Louisiana. Service was officiated by Brother Kenneth Leach.

Greg grew up in Jennings, Louisiana. He graduated from Jennings High in 1972. He played basketball all of his school life. The 1972 Jennings Bulldogs were known as the “Magnificent Seven.” They had a 29-3 record with only 7 players. He went on to NSU and graduated in 1976. Greg was Student Body President his Junior and Senior year. His working career was in the car business. He started in finance and moved his way up to management. His first love was deer hunting. After moving back up to the lake he loved hunting off his back porch.

Following his retirement 8 years ago, he was able to enjoy traveling. He loved cruising and went twice a year. Last Christmas he was able to spend a “Big City Christmas” in New York City.

Greg is survived by his wife, Alexis Constant Ross; sons, Josh (Ashley), Adam (Jessica), Andrew (Billie), Jeb (Madison), and Zack (Amber); daughter, Sarah Wallace (James); stepson, Allen Burgess (Cheyenne); brother, Michael Ross; 8 grandsons; 4 granddaughters; 2 nieces; and 1 nephew. He is preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Lillian.

Honoring Greg as pallbearers were his sons, Josh, Adam, Andrew, Jeb, and Zack and his grandson, Jackson. Those who served as honorary pallbearers were his daughter, Sarah Wallace, stepson, Allen Burgess, and grandsons, Liam and Emmett Ross.

A special thanks goes out to his hospice nurse, Amy, from Allegience Hospice. Also, to the Community Bank of Louisiana family for all the love and support they have offered over the last few weeks.

Greg loved books. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate a book to any library in his name or make a donation to the Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery fund.

Services and care were provided to the family by Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Many, Louisiana.

Funeral services for Sue L. Fife, 82, were held on Monday, September 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Beulah Baptist Church, 31725 Hwy 191, Many, Louisiana. The burial followed at Beulah Baptist Cemetery. Visitation took place on Sunday, September 7, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 9891 Texas Hwy, Many, Louisiana. Officiated by Brother Kenneth Leach.

Sue was born on August 29, 1943 to Stafford Frank Rogers and Lovie L. Slaughter in Many, Louisiana and passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025 in Many, Louisiana.

Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Leon Fife; granddaughter, Kayla Goodman; and parents, Stafford Rogers and Lovie Slaughter. She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Goodman and husband, Mark, of Many, Louisiana; sister, Syble Pantalion of Noble, Louisiana; brothers, Doug Rogers and wife, Glenda, of Many, Louisiana and Billy Wayne Roger and wife, Retha, of Many, Louisiana; grandchildren, Cody Goodman of West Columbia, Texas, Nick Goodman of Alexandria, Louisiana, and Wesley Goodman of Many, Louisiana; and 3 great-grandchildren.

Honoring Sue as pallbearers were Kirk Rogers, Billy Rogers, Bubba Rogers, Nick Goodman, Byron Rogers, and Dustin Rogers.

Services and care were provided to the family by Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home.

With sadness in their hearts, the family of Shirley Mae Mitchell Beaubouef announce that on Friday, September 12, 2025 she passed away peacefully in her home. A celebration of life is being held on September 19, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 9891 Texas Hwy, Many, Louisiana.

Shirley was born in Fairbanks, Alaska on June 22, 1957 to Bill and Bonnie Mitchell. She attended school in Midwest City, Oklahoma and was part of the graduating class of 1975.

While raising 3 girls as a single mom in Oklahoma, she was offered a job in Texas. It was there that she met her husband of 38 years, Ledale Beaubouef. They were married on February 14, 1987. They enjoyed life in Texas before moving back to Ledale’s home state of Louisiana. It was here that they continued to raise their girls and settled into the new place that they both now called home.

During her years in Louisiana, Shirley worked at Negreet School, subbing, helping out at basketball games, fundraisers, and ran their trophy shop. She enjoyed playing Bunco with the many friends she made along the way. What she loved most though were her husband, girls, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by friends and family.

Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Bonnie Mitchell; sister, Linda Mitchell; and her mother-in-law, Maxine Rowell. She is survived by her husband, Donnis “Ledale” Beaubouef and daughters, Brandi Duncan of Shreveport, Louisiana; Amy McCallon and husband, Floyd, of Kinder, Louisiana, Melissa Blair of Yukon, Oklahoma, Brandy Smith and husband, Corey, of Minden, Louisiana, and Jessica McMickin of Fort Polk, Louisiana. She also leaves behind 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren along with her best friend, Fran Elliot.

Honoring Shirley as pallbearers will be Floyd McCallon, William Stiles, Wesley McMickin, Johnny Werner, Cameron Lee, Landon Battise, Corey Smith, and Jesse Spears.

Services and care were provided to the family by Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Many, Louisiana.

Peggy Lou Snyder was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1909. Peggy Lou’s adventures in the entertainment industry began when she was just six weeks old and her parents brought her onstage in a play in which they were performing. Peggy Lou’s father, Roy Hilliard Snyder, was an actor and director at the Princess Theater in Des Moines. Her mother, Hazel, was a musical comedy actress. Roy and Hazel adopted Roy’s middle name, Hilliard, as their professional last name. At three years old, Peggy Lou got her first speaking role in a comedic play called “Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch.” When not in school, Peggy Lou was working on the stage with and, as she got older, without her parents.

In 1930, Peggy Lou and her parents moved to New York City for more acting opportunities. In August of that year, she began a brief and troubled marriage with comedian Roy Sedley. In 1931, Peggy Lou appeared in her first film entitled “Musical Justice,” in which she fittingly played the wife in a divorce hearing. It was her first of many films. In 1932, Oswald, an attorney who decided he enjoyed playing his saxophone and singing with his band more than practicing law, met Peggy Lou when she was the mistress of ceremonies at a New York night club. Soon thereafter, the band leader hired Peggy Lou to share vocal duties in his band. “It was strictly a business arrangement initially,” Peggy Lou later explained, but when her marriage ended, she married the band leader. In the following year, Peggy Lou made her radio debut.

Peggy Lou was a star of every entertainment medium of the era. She was performing on stage, on recordings, and on radio with her husband, and she was also acting in Hollywood films. Her schedule was hectic. In 1936, her schedule grew more hectic when she had her first child, a son named David. Four years later, she had a son named Eric. Peggy Lou struggled to balance her career and family. Something had to give. Between 1931 and 1944, in addition to her other performances, Peggy Lou had appeared in 19 films. Then, Peggy Lou and her husband decided that she would pause her film career, and they would focus more on their family. Before you judge her husband too harshly, it was he who came up with a plan in which the whole family could spend every day working together. Twenty years later, she said, “I’m Lucky. How many actresses get the chance to work with their family every day?” It was a whole new adventure.

You may not remember Peggy Lou for her film career which included roles in Hollywood classics such as “Follow the Fleet” with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, “Cocoanut Grove” with co-star Fred MacMurray, and “Honeymoon Lodge,” which also featured her husband. You have probably never heard the names Peggy Lou Snyder or Peggy Lou Hilliard, but for 22 years, she entertained millions of people on radio and television as America’s favorite mother. You see, Peggy Lou’s most notable adventures began when she, under her lifelong stage name, created with her husband a radio show which evolved into a television show called “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.”

Sources:

1. The Cedar Rapids Gazette, August 29, 1976, p.40.

2. The York Dispatch, October 4, 1994, p.2.

3. The Des Moines Register, December 24, 2000, p.19.

4. “Harriet Nelson,” IMDb.com, accessed September 7, 2025, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0384948/?ref_=tt_cst_t_2

September 17 holds a special place in American pop culture history. On this day in 1937, the masked hero known as the Lone Ranger made his debut on national radio, galloping out of regional obscurity in Detroit and into living rooms across the country. What began as a small-scale radio drama would soon evolve into one of the most enduring legends in American entertainment, spawning television shows, comic books, films, and a cultural legacy that still echoes nearly nine decades later.

The Lone Ranger had already been riding the airwaves for a few years in Michigan before this national breakthrough. Created by WXYZ radio station writer Fran Striker and station owner George W. Trendle, the character was imagined as a heroic Texas Ranger who survived an ambush and fought for justice in the American West. With his iconic silver bullets, trusty horse Silver, and loyal companion Tonto, the Lone Ranger embodied a romantic vision of the frontier.

By the time the program went national on September 17, 1937, the United States was in the depths of the Great Depression. Families gathered around radios not just for news, but for escape, and the Lone Ranger delivered. His adventures brought listeners into a world where good triumphed over evil, and where the lawless frontier could be tamed by courage and honor. The show quickly gained a devoted following, making “Hi-Yo Silver! Away!” one of the most recognizable catchphrases of the era.

The significance of the Lone Ranger’s debut goes beyond entertainment. The show helped set the template for modern serialized storytelling. Its weekly cliffhangers, character arcs, and strong moral center influenced everything from superhero comics to today’s television dramas. Scholars have also pointed out how the Lone Ranger reflected American ideals of the time: rugged individualism paired with a sense of duty and justice.

Yet the series was not without its complexities. Tonto, portrayed by Native American actor Jay Silverheels in later television adaptations, became both a groundbreaking role for Indigenous representation and a controversial stereotype. Historians and critics have debated the cultural impact of the character for decades, noting how the show reinforced some outdated tropes while also giving audiences their first mainstream Native American hero.

The Lone Ranger’s influence stretched far beyond radio. The first television adaptation premiered in 1949 and ran for eight years, cementing the character in visual culture. A string of films, comic books, and merchandise followed. Even as late as 2013, Disney attempted to revive the franchise with a blockbuster film starring Armie Hammer and Johnny Depp, though the movie met with mixed reviews. Still, the fact that the story continues to be retold speaks to its lasting resonance.

September 17, then, marks more than a date on the calendar. It marks the birth of a pop culture icon that bridged radio, television, film, and literature. The Lone Ranger’s call to justice, his silver bullets, and his bond with Tonto are all reminders of how a character created during the hardships of the 1930s could ride into the national imagination and stay there for generations.

Micheal La’Vel Carrington
12/01/1980 – 09/09/2025
Visitation: Friday September 19 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel
Services: Saturday September 20 at 11:00 a.m. at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel

Bobby Ray Jenkins
April 1, 1935 – September 13, 2025
Visitation:  at 10 a.m. that morning preceding the funeral.
Services: Saturday, September 20 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Many

Shirley Mae Beaubouef
June 22, 1957 — September 12, 2025
Services: September 19 at 2:00 p.m. at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home

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Sabine Parish Sheriff Aaron Mitchell and Florien Chief of Police Stuart Anthony report a man was killed in the City of Florien. Chief Anthony was informed of a couple arguing on Sept. 9 around 10 pm at a convenience store in Florien. Chief Anthony discovered a black male lying on the ground bleeding, North of the store near the highway.

Kamrie Raeanne Caballero, 32 of Fisher, was arrested and booked into the Sabine Parish Women’s Jail for Second Degree Murder.

Initial investigation revealed Caballero allegedly stabbed the male subject once in the chest and he died on the scene from his injuries. The case remains under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office and Florien Police Department.