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Obituaries

Dr. John Edward Jenkins

Dr. John Edward Jenkins, 93 (aka: Dad, Pop, Grandpa, Papa John, Brother, Uncle Mac and “Chief”), passed away peacefully at his home on June 17, 2022 surrounded by family.

Zannie Ellen Bates

Zannie Ellen Bates, 84, of Poolesville, Maryland, passed away peacefully amongst family, on June 8, 2022. She was the loving wife to the late Dale A. Bates.

Elfreda Cannon Humphries

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Mrs. Elfreda Cannon Humphries was born in Sumter, South Carolina on October 5, 1932 to the late Julius and Ollie Cannon. Mrs. Elfreda Cannon Humphries passed away peacefully and was surrounded by her children Janet and Leroy Humphries II on June 1, 2022 in Monroe Louisiana. Elfreda was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Leroy Humpries Sr.; two brothers Julius and Eugene Cannon; two sisters Mae Cannon Duncan and Juliette Cannon Gibson. A Memorial service for Elfreda Cannon Humphries will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Church of the Redeemer, located at 504 Tech Drive, Ruston, LA, 71270. Please call 318- 255-3925 for more details.

Laura Lea Overton Farrar

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Laura Lea Overton Farrar, 89, went to be with our Lord and Savior June 1, 2022 at her home in Bradenton Florida, where she and her husband had moved in 2018 to be near her children. Laura was born October 6, 1932, in West Monroe. At 19 years of age, she married Harry Farrar, her husband of 71 years, and they traveled for 20 years in the Air Force. After retiring from the Air Force in 1973, they moved back to Ruston where they founded Ruston Trophies and Locksmith, until their second retirement in 2000. Laura and Harry continued their love of traveling to 33 countries, plus riding on their Honda Gold Wing to all 50 states, all of the Canadian Provinces, and to the Panama Canal. Laura was an active Republican, VFW and American Legion member for many years. She enjoyed helping in her church and her community.

Mary Ann Napper Cole

Graveside services for Mary Ann Napper Cole, age 92, of Alexandria — formerly of Simsboro — will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Simsboro City Cemetery with Rev. Don Duplechian officiating, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.

Gail Hanchey Bearden

Mrs. Gail Hanchey Bearden passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022, at Willis Knighton Pierremont after a brief illness.

Royce C. Lowe

Royce C. Lowe, 86, of Star City, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022. He was born December 16, 1935, in Quitman, Louisiana, to the late Otis and Vennie Mangham Lowe.

Christopher Alex Champion

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With heavy sadness we share the passing of Christopher Champion, a beloved son, uncle and friend.

Melba Griffin Hollis

With sadness, love and profound gratitude, the family of Melba Griffin Hollis, 88, of Ruston, announces her passing on May 13, 2022, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, at the home of her daughter.

H. Merrill Goodwyn

A celebration of H. Merrill Goodwyn’s life will be held on May 22 from 1-4 p.m. at the Norton Building in Ruston, 207 W. Mississippi Ave.