After more than 80 years spent with us as a son, brother, classmate, friend, scholar, teacher, coach, artist, author, musician, husband, father and grandfather, Dr. John Oden Mecom left this world on July 22, 2020, to begin a brand new adventure.
Doris Bointy Barham April 26, 1930 - July 20, 2020 Funeral services for Doris Bointy Barham, 90, of Dubach, Louisiana, were held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at New Prospect Baptist Church, near Dubach with Bro. Marvin Winham officiating, assisted by Bro. Bobby Franklin and Bro. Larry Bullock.
Mary Lynn Briley Kessler, 74, passed away July 18, 2020 at home from heart/lung complications. A celebration of her life was held on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Homer, LA. Anyone wishing to join in to Lynn’s Celebration of Life but are unable to attend may watch the service on Facebook @: FUMC HOMER.
Funeral services for Mr. J.C. Carroll, 79, of Ruston, Louisiana, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at First Baptist Ruston, with Rev. Al Gist and Dr. Chris Craig officiating. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church. J.C. was born in Ada, Oklahoma, on December 23, 1940 and passed away at Northern Louisiana Medical Center on April 13, 2020. J.C. built his career in commercial construction including owning his own business, The Caleb Company. He was very talented in woodworking and very much enjoyed his “shop” and often used his talents and tools to help others. J.C. particularly enjoyed entertaining family and friends, which always involved good food and usually a card or domino game.
