It will not be an official Homecoming for Jonesboro-Hodge this coming Friday night but for a couple of area coaches with Jackson Parish ties it will be a homecoming all the same in girls and boys prep action that highlight the January 7th through 12th schedule.

Friends, family members, former teammates and players will surely be in attendance when the Richwood girls and Ruston boys invade the J-H gymnasium for the Friday games that will begin at 6:00pm. The first will feature the Lady Tigers, ranked fourth in Class 2A, taking on Richwood, who is coached by former J-H star and coach Kristy Holland, while the Tigers boys will welcome Ruston, coached by former Weston High star and coach Ryan Bond.

Holland, who led JHHS to the Class 2A state tournament as a player in 1986 and again as a coach in 2017 comes home to coach her first game against her alma mater. For Bond, who has led Ruston to one of their best starts in school history, it is his second visit in the past 30 days to his home parish after returning to coach against Weston in early December.

In other games featuring Jackson Parish schools both Quitman and Weston will be on the road. The Wolverines travel to Farmerville to take on Class 2A D’Arbonne Woods while Weston wins the long distance travel award as result of their two hour trek to Kilbourne in West Carroll Parish.

A rematch of one of the most thrilling games played in recent history highlight the Tuesday schedule when Jonesboro-Hodge travels to Winnfield who will be seeking revenge for their heartbreaking loss suffered on a pair of last second J-H free throws last week. Weston will also be on the road as they make the short journey to Saline while Quitman will be the only parish team to play at home when they host Calvin.

In action involving area teams, Cedar Creek begins their district 2-1A schedule Thursday, January 7th, by traveling to Ouachita Christian. Dodson will also head to River Oaks (Monroe), Castor goes to Downsville and Saline takes a trip to Union High in Farmerville.

On Friday, Ruston High girls open district 2-5A play by welcoming Alexandria Senior High, Gibsland-Coleman goes to Choudrant, Dodson goes to Calvin for back to back road games and Arcadia, ranked 2nd in Class A, invades Class B’s 3rd ranked Simsboro for a boy’s only contest that will begin at 7:00 pm.
Cedar Creek continues district play on Saturday, January 9th, by traveling to Delhi. On Monday, January 10th, Doyline comes to Choudrant and Dodson finally gets to play on their home floor when they host FCCS for their third game in as many days.

A full slate is on hand on Tuesday, January 12th for neighboring schools that features two Ruston schools playing district contests. Cedar Creek will play their third district 2-1A contest in six days when Oak Grove comes to town and Ruston will continue 2-5A play by traveling to Pineville. It will be the Ruston boy’s first district game. Simsboro will host Neville and Castor will welcome Florien while Dodson and Choudrant will take a ride on the buses to visit Downsville Charter and FCCS respectively.

Area Prep Schedule: (January 7-12)

January 7 (Thursday): Cedar Creek at Ouachita Christian, Dodson at River Oaks (Monroe), Castor at Downsville, Union at Saline
January 8 (Friday): Richwood at JHHS (girls only), Ruston at JHHS (boys only), Dodson at Quitman, Weston at Kilbourne, ASH at Ruston (girls only), Gibsland-Coleman at Choudrant, Dodson at Calvin, Arcadia at Simsboro (boys only)
January 9 (Saturday): Cedar Creek at Delhi
January 11 (Monday): Doyline at Choudrant, FCCS at Dodson
January 12 (Tuesday): JHHS at Winnfield, Weston at Saline, Calvin at Quitman, Choudrant at FCCS, Dodson at Downsville Charter, Oak Grove at Cedar Creek, Ruston at Pineville, Florien at Castor, Neville at Simsboro

 

The future basketball stars of the area will be in action this Saturday as the Jackson Parish Recreation Department Basketball League tips off. Games will be played throughout the month of February at either Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School or Jonesboro-Hodge High School.

It is the objective of the Jackson Parish Journal to have photos of as many of the players in action as possible during the season which will run over the course of the next two months. Space is limited so not all photos will be published the same week as sent. If you would like to have a picture of your child in action please email the Jackson Parish Journal at jpjjacksonla@gmail.com

For a schedule of games to be played Saturday, January 9th, see below:

Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School

9:00 am Pelicans vs Bulls (5-6 boys/girls)
10:00am Lakers vs Warriors (5-6 boys/girls)
11:00am Blazers vs Jazz (7-8 boys/girls)
12:00pm Hawks vs Magic (7-8 boys/girls)
1:00pm Mystic vs Storm (9-10 girls)

Jonesboro-Hodge High School

9:00am Dream vs Wings (11-12 girls)
10:00am Raptors vs Grizzlies (9-10 boys)
11:00am Kings vs Rockets (9-10 boys)
12:00pm Lakers vs Warriors (11-12 boys)
1:00pm Spurs vs Bulls (11-12 boys)
2:00pm Pelicans vs Timberwolves

The inaugural 2021 regularly scheduled meeting of the Jackson Parish School Board (JPSB) will be held at 6:00pm on Monday, January 11th at the cafeteria on the campus of Jonesboro-Hodge High School, which is located at 225 Pershing Hwy in Jonesboro. The public is invited to attend but all precautions associated with Coronavirus guidelines must be followed

School Board members for 2021 are as follows:

District 1 – Mary Saulters
District 2 – Calvin Waggoner
District 3 – Rickey McBride
District 4 – Gerry Mims
District 5 – Gloria Davis
District 6 – Wade McBride
District 7 – Dennis Clary

In other January news the JPSB reminds that schools will be closed on January 18th in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

A record tying, defensive effort and a career high in scoring by an, up and coming, addition to the rotation paved the way for Weston to destroy Family Community Christian School (FCCS) 70-34 and begin the new year in fine style.

Playing for the first time in nearly a month and with a depleted roster, Weston equaled a season best, two game winning streak to improve to 6-9 on the season. FCCS, which hails from Winnsboro dropped their 16th consecutive contest as they continue to search for their first win of the year.

Weston took control early by racing out to a 17-8 first quarter lead. Five of the seven players who was available for the game scored led by six from Eli McBride and five from Tate Henderson, who led the Wolves in scoring with a career high 19 points. McBride finished with 17, Davis Tolar chipped in with 16 and Braden Theriot added eight. Six points from C.J. Stewart and Gage Albert’s season best four points rounded out the scoring. It was the defensive effort by the depleted roster that made the difference as Weston limited FCCS to just nine made baskets in the contest and tied a school record by not allowing a point to be scored in the final quarter.

WHS (6-9)         17 22 21 10 – 70
FCCS (0-16)         8 11 15   0 – 34

WHS scoring: Henderson 19, McBride 17, Tolar 16, Theriot 8, Stewart 6, Albert 4
FCCS scoring: Murray 14, Beeman 9, Robinson 5, Parker 4, Swillie 2

Jonesboro native Belton powers Ruston past Arcadia

Sharp shooting Ruston made 58% of their shots down low and an even better 61.5% from behind the arc to take the convincing 21 point victory over the previously unbeaten and second ranked team in Class A. The ninth win in ten games continued one of the Bearcats best start in school history and saddled Arcadia with their first loss after opening the season with five straight victories.

It was a close battle for three quarters with Ruston holding a narrow 47-44 lead before outscoring the Hornets 32-14 in the final frame to take control. Under the direction of head coach Ryan Bond, who had seen the Bearcats dominate the paint all game, Ruston focused on pounding the ball down low in the pivotal period culminating in 8 of 11 shots finding the nets.

The catalyst of the dominating inside effort that saw Ruston outrebound the Hornets by a 42-15 margin and outscore Arcadia 40-24 in the paint was Jonesboro native Rollin Belton who grabbed six boards and made 8 of 10 shorts shots for 18 points. Jamadrion Lillard also was strong in the paint with 10 boards, including four offensive rebounds and seven points.

Proving their versatility, Ruston showed tremendous marksmanship from behind the arc as well. Leading the way was Markel Jones, who made 5 of 7 bombs on his way to a team high 22 points and Joshua Dean, who canned three of four from behind the line, including two in the final frame, to finish with 15. Johntarious Thomas also chipped in with 11 points as the Bearcats had a season tying best, four players reach double digits in scoring.

Ja’Qualon Crane scored 22 and Daviauntre Fields added 20 on a combined 15 for 26 shooting performance to lead Arcadia. It was an uncharacteristic 6 of 21 team effort (23.8%) from the three point line that included clanking 2 for 11 in the fourth quarter when the Hornets needed it most, that destroyed any hopes of victory.

RHS (9-1)     11 17 19 32 – 78
AHS (5-1)     14 13 17 14 – 58

RHS leading scorers: Jones 22, Belton 18, Dean 14, Thomas 11, Lillard 7, Wilson 4
AHS leading scorers: Crane 22, Fields 20, Jefferson 7, Key Jr. 4

Saline boys shoot down Choudrant 67-48

Who said Algebra isn’t something that is used in everyday life? For those who aren’t familiar with the math discipline it is the multiplication of a variable with a number to find a solution. Just ask Saline head boys coach Klint Robinson if it is practical. He will not only confirm its viability but give you a pertinent example. Titus times two equals victory.

It was Saline’s Titus Malone and Titus Jackson that delivered 16 and 11 points respectively in the second half to break open a close game at the half and lift the Bobcats to a 67-48 road victory over Choudrant. With the victory Saline improves to 3-2 on the season while the Aggies fell to 6-3.

Early on it was a pair of long bombs by both Brandon Carter and Chris Williams that stake Choudrant to a 20-16 lead. Led by six points from Ethan Roberts and a trey each, from Blake Clifton and Kenton Lee Crawford, Saline cut the margin to 31-28 at the half setting the stage for the two Titus’s second half heroics.

Malone paced Saline’s balanced scoring attack with a game high, 19 points followed by 15 from Roberts and 14 by Jackson. Crawford added seven, Clifton six and Ryder Blanchard added four. Rafe Martin chipped in with a basket to round out the scoring. Sammy Smith led Choudrant with 14 and Williams added eleven. Four other Aggies also tallied with Trey Harris pitching in eight, Carter seven, Parker Butterton six and Lachlon Thompson five.

SHS (3-2)        16 12 19 20 – 67
CHS (6-3)          20 11 9 14 – 48

SHS scoring: Malone 18, Roberts 15, Jackson 14, Crawford 7, Clifton 6, Blanchard 4, Martin 2
CHS scoring: Smith 14, Williams 11, Harris 8, Carter 7, Parker 6, Thompson 5

Slow start dooms Lady Wolves

The rust from not playing a game since December 10th was simply too much to overcome as Weston struggled to score in the first half leading to a 61-47 loss that allowed Family Community Christian School (FCCS)to even the season series. The defeat dropped the Lady Wolves back to .500 on the season with a 7-7 record while FCCS won their sixth straight and improved to 12-3 on the year.

Weston managed to score only ten points in the first quarter to fall behind by 12 points. Then it got worse. Emma Kate McBride, who led the Lady Wolves in scoring with 18, tallied the only six points Weston scored in the second period that allowed FCCS to take a commanding 37-16 lead at the break.

Lainee Trosclair drained a pair of three’s and scored 8 while Mary Catherine Hay and Briley Peterson added 6 each. Lakerria Austin finished with five and both Sara Beth Bond and Faith Beamesderfer added a basket to round out the scoring.

WHS (7-7)         10    6 11 20 – 47
FCCS (12-3)       22 15 10 12 – 61

WHS scoring: McBride 18, Trosclair 8, Hay 6, Peterson 6, Austin 5, Beamesderfer 2
FCCS scoring: Parker 27, McCain 12, Thomas 8, Sepulvado 6, Evans 6, Banks 2

Choudrant girls slam Saline

The good news was that Saline had more players score than Choudrant and made five three pointers in the contest. The bad was that they made only five points more in the 49-21 loss to Choudrant this past Monday evening that marked the first time the Lady Bobcats have taken to the floor since December 3rd.

Georgia Robinson drained three of the five bombs and the only free throw that Saline managed to take team, high point honors with ten. Lindsay Macynsk and Alana Gray nailed a three pointer while Hannah Leggett, CeNada Weathers and Alaya Gray made a basket each as Saline fell to 0-4 on the season.

The defending, district 2B, co-champion Lady Aggies improved to 7-4 on the year despite the fact that four players scored all but two of their points. Those four all scored in double figures though with Kyler Miller tallied leading the way with sixteen. Aly Thomas was next with 11 followed by Katie Wiley and Gracie Duke who had ten each. Heather Murphy rounded out the scoring with a single basket.

SHS (0-4)           3    6   3   9 – 21
CHS (7-4)           8 14 16 11 – 49

SHS scoring: Robinson 10, Macynsk 3, Alana Gray 3, Alaya Gray 2, Weathers 2, Leggett 2
CHS scoring: Miller 16, Thomas 11, Wiley 10, Duke 10, Murphy 2

Help has arrived for the unemployed in the state of Louisiana. Residents have begun receiving an additional $300.00 in weekly benefits through the help of the federal government, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC).

The LWC has distributed about $7 billion to nearly 700,000 Louisianans since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Most of that money has consisted of federal dollars as the state’s unemployment insurance trust fund was tapped out during the pandemic, forcing the state to borrow from the federal government to pay the legally required benefits.

Though the original federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act programs that made the additional benefits available expired Dec. 26, the replacement bill was signed the following day and recipients will not miss a payment, the LWC said. CARES Act recipients will have their prior claim restored and will be able to continue receiving benefits as before.

The Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation payments will be an addition to a claimant’s weekly benefit amount in any of the following programs: State Unemployment Insurance; Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation; Pandemic Unemployment Assistance; Extended Benefits; Disaster Unemployment Assistance; Trade Readjustment Assistance.

New unemployment claims ticked up during the week that ended Dec. 26 to 8,246 from the previous week’s total of 7,926, the LWC reported Monday. For a pre-pandemic comparison, during the week ending Dec. 28, 2019, 1,469 initial claims were filed.

Marion’s Mission

Marion had always surrounded herself with animals. “I’ve loved animals since I was in the womb,” Marion proclaimed. “It is so embedded in me.” When Marion’s parents brought her home from the hospital, she joked that if their marmalade cat named Toby had not approved of her, she would have been sent back to the hospital without a second thought. One of her earliest memories was riding in the mountains in the saddle with her father. Marion’s parents spent a lot of time in the mountains in California. There, she learned a deep respect and love for nature.

Marion’s parents often brought home pets. In the 1930s, during the Great Depression, Marion’s father worked as an electrical engineer. Even with the advanced position, Marion’s family struggled financially. To make extra money, Marion’s father built radios to sell. Most people struggled to afford food, much less a radio, and sales were sporadic. Potential customers wanted the radios but had no expendable income. Marion’s father often traded the radios for other goods. Many times, Marion’s father traded a radio for a dog. Providing food for his family became increasingly difficult with each trade. “Now, the radios didn’t eat,” Marion recalled, “but the dogs did, which was not the best business thing in the world.” At one point, Marion remembered that they wound up with about twenty dogs.

Marion’s love of animals inspired her to become a U.S. Forest Ranger. Her mission was to devote her life to wildlife preservation. However, those dreams were dashed early on when she learned that women were not allowed to be forest rangers. At that time, men and women had clearly defined gender roles. Marion had no choice but to select another career path.
Following high school graduation in 1939, Marion entered a career field which was open to both men and women. Unfortunately for her, it was not in the field of wildlife preservation, her dream profession. However, her successful career afforded her the ability to help with wildlife preservation in other ways. For over fifty years, Marion worked with the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens and is still on the board of trustees. She once pointed out in an interview that “I’ve even got my own key to the Los Angeles Zoo.” Marion usually visits the zoo before it is open to the public. She has spent so much time at the zoo that many of the animals recognize her, approach her, and go for walks with her. Marion and many of the animals have bonded over the years.

On November 9, 2010, Marion got her childhood wish. The U.S. Forest Service proclaimed her an honorary forest ranger during a ceremony at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. During the ceremony, U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell apologized to Marion; “I am sorry you couldn’t join us before…You would have made marvelous contributions to our agency and to the cause of conservation across the United States.” “Your passion for animals, for nature, for wildlife, perfectly suits you to our profession.” Marion responded, “Whether I’ve been a legitimate forest ranger or not, I’ve been working for the cause for the last 89 years, and I will continue to work for it as much as I can. In my heart I’ve been a forest ranger all of my life. Now I’m official. I know this is an honorary position, but it’s also one where I can use a voice to try to protect the remaining beautiful parts of this gorgeous world we live on.” Marion stressed the importance of protecting natural habitats for wildlife. “Wilderness is getting harder and harder to find these days on our beautiful planet, and we’re abusing our planet to the point of almost no return. Once you pave it over, it never comes back.”

As she hugged a Smokey Bear teddy bear and proudly wore her ranger hat and badge, she said, “I cannot thank you enough. As excited as I am today, as grateful as I am – I know two people who would be over the moon – my mom and dad.” At the conclusion of her speech, Marion told the crowd of onlookers, “I’m going to a wonderful celebration for Tina Fey this evening, and it’s a formal affair. Do you think it would be alright if I wore my hat?” The onlookers laughed and applauded.

Marion continues to work at her mission. Her professional career has enabled her to better help with wildlife preservation than if she had become a U.S. Forest Ranger all those years ago. Marion’s career began with a single spoken word in a live radio commercial. The word she had to say was “Parkay.” She was worried enough that she would make a mistake that she had the word written down in front of her during the broadcast. The broadcast was a success and Marion’s career flourished soon thereafter. She began working in the television industry in the 1940s, when television was in its infancy, and has never stopped. She has worked on several memorable television shows such as “Petticoat Junction,” “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “The Love Boat,” “Mama’s Family,” “Empty Nest,” and many more. Marion holds the Guinness World Record for the “Longest TV career by an entertainer.” In addition to her television roles, Marion has also starred in many motion pictures, but she is probably most associated with her character, Rose, on the television series “The Golden Girls.” Marion, whose continuing lifelong mission is wildlife preservation, is the middle name of Betty White.

 

Cassidi Kelley (Quitman, LA) – Warrant for failure to appear on seatbelt violation, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Travis D. Nash (Jonesboro, LA) – Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Methamphetamine.
Christopher Robinson (Jonesboro, LA) – Simple criminal damage, Resisting an officer.
Jarvis Qualls (Jonesboro, LA) – Aggravated battery
James B. Jordan (Jonesboro, LA) – Simple Battery, Unauthorized entry of an uninhabited dwelling
Stanley K. Caliste (Farmerville, LA) – Theft
Joe E. Wayne (Jonesboro, LA) – Possession of Schedule II drug, No headlights
Tony L. Spivey Jr. (Chatham, LA) – Execution of sentence on open container charge
Bradley T. Lutrick (Quitman, LA) – DWI -1st offense, Open container, Headlights infraction
Johnny L. Freeman (Ruston, LA) – Warrant on battery of dating partner charge
John T. Clifton (Jonesboro, LA) – Possession of Schedule I drug, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Aggravated flight, Driving under suspension, Headlight infraction, No seatbelt, Introduction of contraband into a penal institution
Justin Pier (Jonesboro, LA) – Possession of Schedule I drug
Shedrick Brown (Eros, LA) – Aggravated rape, Resisting by giving false information
Misty L. Jones (Chatham, LA) – Simple battery
Kristopher Wigley (Chatham, LA) – Domestic Abuse Battery, Unlicensed driving offense, Reckless operation, Winn Parish Warrant (x3)
Jerry Ginyard (Ruston, LA) – Reckless operation
Draven L. Hice (Haynesville, LA) – Possession of Schedule I drug
Christopher Martin (Dubach, LA) – Possession of Schedule I,II and III drug, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Driving under suspension, Open container
Harley Martin (Jonesboro, LA) – Possession of Schedule I & II drug, Possession of drug paraphernalia
Marcus Jackson (Jonesboro, LA) – Warrant on driving under suspension charge
Jonathan Turner (Jonesboro, LA) – Possession of Schedule I & II drug, Winn Parish Warrant, Resisting (x2)

Winifred Brown
July 05, 1949 – December 28, 2020

Mrs. Winifred Brown, age 71 of Quitman, crossed over into heaven on Monday, December 28, 2020. She loved to do missionary work and was the President of the Louisiana State WMU. She also had a passion for cooking, rarely making the same dish twice. She enjoyed caring for people always taking time to spend with them visiting, taking them to the doctor and bringing them food. If you needed her she would be there. She loved her family most of all, especially her grandchildren. They were everything to her. She was a beautiful lady inside and out and she will be missed.

Those left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 48 years, David E. Brown; son, Philip Brown and wife Lacey; grandsons, James Brown, Andrew Brown; brothers, Anthony Denton and wife Beth, Marvin Denton and wife Shirley; brother in law, Jerry Brown; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kree Dovie and Eloise (Kirkham) Denton; sister, Mary Frances Foster.

Funeral services were held in the chapel of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home on January 1st with Reverend Joey Anderson officiating. Burial followed in Bear Creek Cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home. Serving the family as pallbearers were Clint Foster, Kree Foster, Scott Brown, Steven Brown, Sammy Denton, Josh Gaines. Honorary pallbearers are Paul Denton, Michael Denton and Chuck Marsh.

Betty Jo Moore
May 02, 1941 – December 28, 2020

Mrs. Betty Jo Moore, age 79 of Eros, La. died Monday, December 28, 2020 following a lengthy period of declining health. Mrs. Moore was a long-time resident of the Eros area and loved to spend time outdoors.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband: Henry Moore; parents, David L. & Lottie Dobson; sisters, Minnie Dobson Thompson, Ruby Jean Tomblin; brothers, John Luther Dobson, Jr., Shortie Dobson, Pete Dobson, David L. Dobson, Charlie Dobson, Melvin Dobson, Doyle Dobson and Marion Dobson.

She was buried next to her husband, Henry Moore in a graveside service held on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the Mt. Olive Cemetery near Eros. Services were under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

Prince Knohlan Johnson
October 21 2020 – December 29, 2020

Infant Prince Knohlan Johnson went to be with the Lord on December 29th, 2020 after being born just 60 days prior. Graveside services were held on Sunday, January 03, 2021 at the New Prosperity Cemetery in Clay, LA under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home in Jonesboro, LA.

Buford Darrell Taylor
October 01, 1952 – December 23, 2020

Mr. Darrell Taylor, age 68 of Dodson died Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Mr. Taylor was retired from Stone Container and loved to spend time with his family and friends. He was an intelligent, caring and industrious person who enjoyed the outdoors and helping other when he could.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Jamaica Bailey-McBride and Silas Taylor; grandchildren, Lachalan Bailey-McBride, Greggor Bailey-McBride and Saxon Bailey-McBride; siblings, Penny Holder & Mike, Robin Harvey & Terry and Rodger Taylor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buford Wesley & Geraldine Elizabeth (Shively) Taylor; brothers, Art Taylor and Bo Taylor. There will be a memorial service held at a later date to be set by his family.

Thomas David Babers
December 10, 1967 – December 31, 2020

Thomas David Babers, age 53 of Saline, born December 10, 1967, went home to be with his Savior on December 31, 2020 from a battle with Covin-19. David was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. He was a hard worker who always had more than one project going on at a time. He had a passion for hunting but his favorite thing to do was spending time with his grandchildren. They knew PaPa always had something in his pocket for them. David worked at Alliance Compressors in Natchitoches for 22 years. He also served his country as a Military Police Investigator in the United States Army.

David is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Merle Babers and grandparents, Thomas Coy & Avis Babers and Xenephon & Amelia Williams. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Felecia Babers; 5 children, Chelsea Davis & Kyle, Thomas Cole Babers & Amber, Crysta Wise & Landon, Clay Babers and Triston Babers; grandchildren, Kylee Davis, Nathan Davis, Jasper Davis, Aubree Nastasi, Blair Babers, Waylon Babers and Whitlee Davis (due in February 2021); mother, Linda Babers, brothers, Mark Babers & Lorie, Kevin Babers & Kathy; sister, Kelli Babers.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 4th at Briarwood Baptist Church in Saline with Reverend Chase Burns and Reverend Warren Maxwell officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro.