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11/23/2025

Geraldine "Geri" Hill

Funeral services for Geraldine “Geri” Hill, 91, of Rayville, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at First Baptist Church, Archibald, LA. with Bro. Prentiss Ray Gandy officiating. Interment will be in Little Creek Cemetery, Archibald, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA.

Geraldine was born February 28, 1934 in Mangham, LA and passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025 in Rayville, LA.

Geraldine was a member of Archibald First Baptist Church. She loved tending to her cows and cats for many years.

She graduated from Mangham High School in 1954, where she played basketball and was named Most Athletic. As a young woman, she played in a women’s softball league and participated in a bowling league.

She worked for 27 years at Buccaneer Slacks in Rayville and 14 years as a security guard for the Richland Parish Food Stamp Program.

Geraldine was the last of thirteen children of Grover C. Hill and Mamie LaGrone Hill of Archibald, LA. She was preceded in death by her brothers, G.C. Hill, Jr., James Hill, Eugene Hill, Billy Hill, Tom Hill, Grant Hill, Dock Hill and sisters, Bernice H. Boydstun, Lona H. McDonald, Annie Bell H. Jones, Mozelle H. Bengtson, and Maxine H. Wiggins.

Survived by her several nieces and nephews and their families.

Pallbearers will be her great nephews, Bill Poole, Pat McDonald, Barry Hill, Drew Hill, Lance Hill, Daniel Greer, Roy Wiggins, Jr., and Jonah Thomas

The family would like to thank Mangham Home Care, Colonial Manor Nursing Home, and Premier Hospice for taking excellent care of her in recent years.

Visitation will be 1:00 PM till 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at the First Baptist Church of Archibald, LA.

Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com.

11/22/2025

Bette Naomi Watts

Funeral services for Bette Naomi Watts, 87, of Start, LA were held at 11:00 AM, Monday, November 24, 2025 at Crew Lake Methodist Church, Start, LA with Bro. Marshall Sevier officiating. Interment was in the Start Cemetery, Start, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA.

Bette was born July 12, 1938 in Alexandria, LA and passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025 in Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her son, Darryl Lynn McLaughlin; granddaughter, Whitney McLaughlin; parents, Joe and Bertha Ball; and sister, Jean Aulds.

Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Aubrey Watts of Start, LA; children, Joseph Craig McLaughlin (Yukiko) of Bend, OR, Michael Sean McLaughlin (Jan) of Mobile, AL, Patrick Claude McLaughlin (Anne) of Wichita, KS, and Timothy Clay McLaughlin (Rhonda) of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Katie Baugh (Jimmy), Michael Sean McLaughlin, Jr. (Zara), Erin McLaughlin (Nick Johansen), Craig McLaughlin (Karina), Naomi McLaughlin, Nick McLaughlin, Shannon McKee (Brennan), Hannah McLaughlin, and Brendon McLaughlin; 7-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Brendon McLaughlin, Michael Sean McLaughlin, Jr., Craig McLaughlin, Kevin Eppinette, Jeffrey Davis, Jason Davis, and Austin Davis.

Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com.

11/22/2025

Joseph "JV" Vincent Maggio

JV or Uncle J

Born December 31, 1939 to Salvatore Aloysius and Maria Valenziano Maggio, Lake Providence, LA. East Carroll Parish and left this earth on November 20, 2025. Burial was under the Direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA.

JV was interred in the family plot at Lake Providence cemetery. JV expressly stated he did not want a funeral, a mass, or a memorial! The family is abiding by his wishes.

JV was proud of his Italian Heritage, and he loved to share it with you! He loved his home, on Davis Street, his town and his parish!

He loved books, knowledge and movies!

He spent many hours researching history and genealogy of people and places related to East Carroll Parish. He was most interested in Learning the geographics, the history and the logistics of Lake Providence & the people who settled here. His research led him to understand the people groups of the town and what part they played in the foundation of its history. He also researched the Catholic Church, which was dear to his heart. JV had a doctorate from the Pontificate College Josephinum in Worthington, Ohio and Maryhill Seminary in Alexandria, Louisiana. He was a brilliant man. He also served 6 years in the United States Army at the beginning of Vietnam War.

People who knew him loved him and respected him.

His favorite places were the Clerk of Courts, Tax Assessor’s office, Library, (kudos to the people who helped him do his research), & of course Tim’s Locksmith Service.

JV spent many years as Town Clerk & had various other jobs growing up. He worked with his dad at Sam’s Barber Shop and stated he wanted to be a Barber just like his dad.

JV was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Salvador (Angelina) Maggio, Natalie (David) Castleman, Guy (Shirley) Maggio, Rose Marie (John) Rodge, & Carmen Maggio. Nephew: Mike Maggio.

He leaves behind nieces and nephews: Ron (Tessie) Maggio, Florida, Larry, (Julia) Maggio, Colorado, David (Freddie) Archibald, LA, Lori Long, South Carolina, Karen (Ronald) Rentrop, Junea, Alaska & Kathy Meaney, Houston, Texas. First Cousins: Louis Paul (Carolyn) Dalfiume, Terrye Ann (David) Lesley.

The family would like to Thank all the staff at Colonel Manor Nursing Home in Rayville for trying so hard to make him feel at home & St Joseph Hospice.

An Extra special thanks to Tim & Eddie Hamilton and Steven Stapleton for all the things you have done for JV throughout the years! He did appreciate it all.

11/21/2025

Lois Laverne Walker

Funeral services for Lois Laverne Walker, 78, of Monroe, LA were held at 10:00 AM, Monday, November 24, 2025 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville, LA with Bro. Mike Jackson officiating. Interment was in the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Rayville, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA.

Mrs. Lois was born November 30, 1946 in Wisner, LA and passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025 in Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Walker, Jr.; parents, Leon and Irene Evans; and siblings, Faye Hiers and Carolyn Davis.

Survivors include her son, Joseph Wayne Hanks (Nancy) of Anderson, SC; stepson, James “Jim” Walker, III (Patricia); siblings, Helen Netherland and Mary Carrington; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members.

Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com.

11/11/2025

Charles Edward Dove, Sr.

Funeral services for Charles Edward Dove, Sr., 81, of Rayville, LA were held at 12:00 PM, Friday, November 14, 2025 at Richland United Pentecostal Church, Holly Ridge, LA with Br. Dewayne Whittington officiating. Interment will be in the Stevenson Cemetery, Rayville, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA.

Mr. Charles was born on September 20, 1944 in Holly Ridge, LA and passed away November 9, 2025 in Holly Ridge, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, T. A. and Minnie Foster Rawls Dove; brothers, Wilburn “Will” Dove and Thomas F. Dove.

Survivors include is his wife of 61 years, Connie Dove; children, Charles Edward Dove, Jr. and John Wayne Dove; grandchildren, Casey Dove, Chelsey Dove, Charley Dove, Cassidy Dove Jones, Johnna Dove Langley, and Braxton Dove; great grandchildren, Cayden Dove, Chance Dove, Casen Gray, Alyssa Neathery, Rae Dove, R***r Posey, Cooper Blackford, Scottie Langley, Elijah Jones, Brantley Jones, and Adaline Jones; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Sam Willoughby, Kevin Dove, Scott Wygal, Chris Wygal, Shayne Blackford, and Brandon Wayne Dove.

Honorary pallbearer was Luke Jones.

11/09/2025

Claude Hicks, Jr.

A celebration of life for Claude Hicks, Jr., 71, of Rayville, LA will be held from 5:00 PM till 8:00 PM, Friday, November 14, 2025 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville, LA.

Claude was born July 11, 1954 in Winnsboro, LA and passed away surrounded by his family Saturday, November 8, 2025 in Rayville, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lamar and Vera Dean Hicks.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Dellie Hicks of Rayville, LA; children, Catherine Hicks Cowart of Rayville, LA and Dennis Hicks (Catelyn) of Log Cabin, LA; grandchildren, Justin Cowart. Austin Cowart, Dustin Cowart, Avalyn Rose Hicks, and Elijah Wayne-Allen Hicks; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com.

11/07/2025

Perry Wade Dyer

Perry Wade Dyer, 59, of Mangham, LA was born August 20, 1966 in Monroe, LA and passed away Friday, November 7, 2025 in Monroe, LA.

Wade was a carpenter by trade. He enjoyed gardening, going hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert H. Dyer; sister, Donna Dannehl; father and mother-in-law, Wesley and Lorine Hicks; and nephew, Shawn Hicks.

Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Becky Dyer; mother, Reta Dyer; sisters, Jean Ladet (Dave) of Lavonia, GA and Angie Dyer of Columbia, LA; sister and brother-in-law, Vicki and Bruiser Davis of Mangham, LA; brother-in-law, Cecil Hicks of Mangham, LA; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Linda Watson; nephews, Tyler Davis, Chris Mitchell (Chelsea), Kevin Floyd, Hunter Stewart, Jacob Wyrick, and Randy Floyd; niece, Kim stokes (Trey); and numerous great nephews, great nieces and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to International Society of Infectious Diseases at www.isid.org.

Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com.

11/06/2025

Clara H. Cromwell

Funeral services for Clara H. Cromwell, 90, of Rayville, LA were held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Rayville First Assembly, Rayville, LA with Dr. Jason Murphy and Bro. Mike Jackson officiating. Interment was in the Greer Cemetery, Rayville, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA.

Mrs. Clara was born December 17, 1934 in Hebert, LA and passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025 in Rayville, LA.

She worked in accounting in several roles while her husband was stationed in various places in the military service. Upon returning to Richland Parish was the chief accounting office manager for the Rayville Compress until her retirement.

Clara was active in Saint’s Alive at the First Baptist Church. She was president of Triad through the Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office for several years. She also was a master quilter and would teach young and old at no charge, often furnishing fabric and machines. She made CASA quilts for foster children.

Clara was a charter member of First Assembly of God Church serving as the treasurer for many years and very active in her church for over 50 years. She was always helping with the high school reunions for the Class of 1953 Rayville High School. Clara assisted Michael Anderson with the editing and typing for his column on history of Richland Parish for the Richland Beacon.

Clara was a very giving person who always wanted to help others and always put others first and bless them as she felt she had been blessed herself. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, R.H. Cromwell; and half-sister, Estelle.

Survivors include her children, Rhonda Del Rio (DeWayne) and Rick H. Cromwell (Roxane); grandchildren, Ariel Del Rio Graham (Joshua) and Devin Del Rio; great grandchildren, Jeb Walls, Rhett Graham, Ryker Del Rio, Abby Graham, Hallie Graham, and Olivia Graham; siblings, Claude “Dudley” Henson (Erika), Vernon Henson (Dot), and Shirley Tucker (Tom Calhoun); and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were DeWayne Del Rio, Devin Del Rio, Joshua Graham, Glen Disedare, Cody Spencer, and Jason Henson.

Honorary pallbearer were Jeb Walls and David Hamm.

Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com.

11/03/2025

Mary Sally Box

Mary Sally Box, 82, of Columbia, LA originally of Rayville, LA was born December 30, 1942 in Clinton, LA and passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 in Columbia, LA. Graveside services were held at 11:00 AM, Monday, November 10, 2025 at the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Rayville, LA with Bro. Jeff Thomas officiating under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA.

Mrs. Mary was the owner of The Saljobar Restaurant in Delhi, LA. Mrs. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Thomas Box; son, Jeff Box; grandson, Rowan Box; parents, R.C. and Ruth O’Briant; and brothers, Robert O’Briant, Twain O’Briant, and Donnie O’Briant.

Survivors include her son, Ryan Box (Katie); grandchildren, Lillian Box, Brantley Box, Nikki Kight, and Katie Kight; special friend, Brenda Kight; and former members of the staff and friends of The Saljobar; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com.

11/03/2025

Timothy Michael McCullar

Funeral services celebrating the life of Timothy Michael McCullar, 59, of West Monroe, Louisiana, were held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 2:30 PM, in the chapel of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, Louisiana. The visitation was held from 1:30 PM until the time of the service 2:30 PM, with Bro. Danny McIlveene and Bro. Juri Thompson, presiding. Interment to follow at Lynn Cemetery, Archibald, Louisiana.

Tim Michael McCullar was born in Cleveland, Bolivar County, Mississippi on July 14, 1966, and passed away on the evening of October 29, 2025.

Tim attended West Monroe High School and continued his studies at Louisiana Tech in Ruston, LA, majoring in music. He then traveled to California where he worked toward having his music produced and published. Years later Tim attended Louisiana Delta Community College where he earned an Associate’s Degree of Applied Sciences in Industrial Instrumentation Technology. Tim used that knowledge while working at University of Louisiana – Monroe, in the IT department and with his recording and music work. He was very proud to have finished his college coursework later in life and his career at ULM.

Tim felt most at peace in the countryside and thought of it as “home sweet home”. He loved to star gaze, locate nocturnal insects and creatures with his daughter, Ruby, and compose and play his wonderful music. He was a rock ‘n roll guitarist, among the very best who hail from Northeast Louisiana. He was so happy, full of life, and made many plans for his future. Tim knew his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was patient, kind and loved his family deeply. He will be truly missed by all.

Tim is preceded in death by his grandparents, Edgar and Cora McCullar; Roy and Zelma McCluskey; his father, Rev. Hubert Edgar McCullar; his brother, Bobby Allen Jenkins, and his nephew, John Allen Jenkins.

He is survived by his wife, Molly Jeter McCullar, their daughter Ruby Leigh and bonus son, Charlie Pealer. His Mother, Gladys McCluskey McCullar; Sisters, Deborah Dunn (Johnny), Gail Clark (Michael), Father-in-Law, Doyle Jeter; Mother-in-Law, Yvette Jeter; Brother-in-Law, John Jeter (Jennifer).

Tim leaves nieces Meagan Skipper (Aaron); Melissa Ferguson Merriken (Joe); Nicole Johnson Wrinkle (Jay); Miranda McFarlin Wilson (Jackie); and nephews, Shawn Paul Jenkins (Jennifer), Patrick Steven Jenkins, and Anthony Michael McFarlin (Ashley); John Calvin Jeter, Jr. (Zoey), Lara Jayne and Grayson Jeter.

Tim also leaves a host of great nieces and nephews who will carry his love for them in their hearts: Alana, Oakley, Hendrix, Shelby, Caleb, Christopher, Warrick, Porter, Chloe, Preston, Bevan, Eli, Jay, Landon, Jenna, Jaxson, Auston, Asher, Ace, Colton, Gabriel, Kadance, Adalaigh and Griffin.

Pallbearers were Shawn Jenkins, Jay Wrinkle, Anthony McFarlin, Patrick Jenkins, Joe Merriken, and Jackie Wilson.

Honorary pallbearers were Enoch Doyle Jeter, Charles Pealer, John Jeter, Sr., Mark Stephens, Adam Ryland, and George Detor.

Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com.

10/20/2025

Angela "Angie" Kay Sanford

Funeral services for Angela “Angie” Kay Sanford, 65, of Rayville, LA were held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville, LA with Bro. Troy Dennard officiating under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA.

Angie was born October 9, 1960 in Rayville, LA and passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Angie was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Ronnie Sanford; father, Friday Ellis; and mother, Lucy Best.

Survivors include her children, Amanda Prewitt of Rayville, LA and Brittany Thomas (Ronnie, Jr.) of Calhoun, LA; bonus daughter, April Hall (Clint); grandchildren, Victoria Prewitt, Lonny Prewitt, Jr., Riley Thomas, Alayna Pyles, and Hayden Pyles; brothers, Michael Wayne Ellis (Donna) of Oak Ridge, LA and Friday Ellis, Jr. (Ashley) of Monroe, LA; sister, Patricia Ellis Jones of Rayville; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com.

10/17/2025

Sydney Rose Lingefelt

Graveside services for Sydney Rose Lingefelt of Epps, LA were held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Epps Cemetery, Epps, LA with Bro. Robin Cox officiating under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA.

Sydney passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025 in Monroe, LA.

Survivors include her parents, Adam and Sarah Lingefelt of Epps, LA; siblings, Abel Lingefelt and Owen Lingefelt of Epps, LA; grandparents, Patsy Lingefelt and Dallas and Janice Walker; uncles, Dustin and Katey Walker and Chris and Jennifer Lingefelt; and numerous cousins and family friends.

Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com.

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