Newton Lavelle Coleman
Augurst 9, 1943 – December 7, 2022
Newton Lavelle Coleman passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Winnfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was 79. In Newton’s younger years he enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycle and playing dominos with friends. He loved to minister the Lord’s word where he could. He was an ordained minister and he began ministering at first through his involvement and membership in the Christian Motorcycle Association. Following this Newton became involved in sharing God’s word through prison ministry. He cherished the time he spent with his family and grandchildren and he loved the holidays.
Newton is survived by his wife, Doris (Blair) Coleman; children, Tony Coleman and Edee, Celena Ganey, Ace Fanene; grandchildren, Eric Coleman, Jacob Coleman, Justin Coleman, Mersadies (Ganey) Layfield and Hunter, and Braxten Ganey; siblings, Beth Denton and Anthony; Beverly Brown, Michael Coleman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Newton Loranza and Rachael (Harville) Coleman; and brother, Sammy Coleman.
Friends may visit with the family on Monday, December 12, 2022 at North Hodge Assembly of God from 10 am until 12 noon. The funeral service will be officiated by Bro. Geary Phillips and Bro. Lance Huckaby. It will begin at 1:30 pm. Burial will follow at Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery near Quitman, under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.
Serving the family as pallbearers will be Jacob Coleman, Braxton Ganey, Lane Tippin, John Odenbaugh, Jerry Nesbit, Larry Carr, Sammy Denton.
Shirley Ann Crain Burroughs
July 10, 1945 – November 28, 2022
Shirley Ann Crain Burroughs was born to William Crain and Beneva Lewis Crain on July 10, 1945, in Hodge, LA. She joined Galilee Baptist Church at an early age where she served the Lord faithfully.
Shirley graduated from Jackson High School in 1962 and shortly after, she continued her educational ambitions by attending Robinson Business College in Monroe, LA where she graduated with honors. Shirley then found a new employment opportunity at Alabama State University as the secretary of the history department for 8 years.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents William Crain and Beneva Lewis Crain, brothers Robert Earl Suluki, William P. Crain, Joe Everett Crain, sisters Francine Crain and Lynette Pollock.
Shirley leaves to cherish her memory to her husband, Willie Roy Burroughs, daughter Tameka D’Shawn Burroughs, and son Willie Rashard Burroughs (Tancey), 3 grandchildren Daja Monet Luellen, Joshua Rashard Burroughs, Braylen Rashard Burroughs and a host of cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends.
Funeral Services were held on December 10th at the Galilee Baptist Church in Hodge under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home in Jonesboro.
Brandon “BJ” Carter
February 1, 1973 – December 4, 2022
Funeral services celebrating the life of Brandon “BJ” Carter of El Dorado, AR., age 49, was held on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Ruston with Rev. Chris Craig and Bro. Jason Womack officiating. Interment followed at Fellowship Cemetery, Columbia, LA., under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
BJ was a loving son, father, brother, and friend. He loved music and theater; he enjoyed his work and spending time with his coworkers. He looked forward to his annual trip back to Denver where he would spend time with his friends and see his favorite band “Phish” in concert at Red Rocks.
He is preceded in death by his father, Glen Edward Carter; brother, Timothy Earl Carter; grandparents, JQ & Dettie Whitlock and Virgil and Nelda Carter.
Survivors include his children, Kaci Wyman, Lucy Carter, Sadie Carter, Penny Carter, Della Carter-Ligon; brother, Eric Carter (Janet), and mother, Kitty Carter; Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Pallbearers were Johnny Griffith, Tracy Orr, Stacy Orr, Armer King, Chad Caskey, and Jay Caskey.