Robert Bohn Dous
August 23, 1941 – September 11, 2023
Robert Bohn Duos of Quitman passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023 in Alexandria, Louisiana. He was 82 years old. As a child, Robert helped his father on their farm in south Louisiana. He was married to his sweetheart, Jackie Ann (Thompson) Duos for 60 years. Robert was a mechanic for 30 years in Lafayette and Ville Platte. He was a very kind-hearted individual and a true man of God. He enjoyed spending time with his family on Sundays and loved his canine companion, Coco.
Robert is survived by his wife, Jackie; sister, Theresa Glenda (Duos) Ortego; 7 nieces, 6 nephews, numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Josien Duos; mother, Izola (Vidrine) Duos; and his sister, Pearl Jean (Duos) Reed.
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Saint Lucy Catholic Church in Hodge, Louisiana from 11:00 AM until 12:00 Noon. The Funeral service will begin at Noon with Father George Thirumangalam officiating. Burial will follow in the Saint Lucy Cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
Serving the family as pallbearers will be Quin Ortego, Bart Ortego, Steven Reed, Archie Reed, Larry Causey and Chad Soileou. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Soileou, Blake Soileou and Clarence Thibodeaux.
Donald Lee Bartlett
June 7, 1937 – September 10, 2023
Donald Lee Bartlett, age 86 of Brewton’s Mill in Winn Parish, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 in Shreveport, Louisiana from complications related to a stroke he suffered on November 18, 2022. He was born on June 7, 1937, the first born of Harvey Clyde and Lola Irene (Raborn) Bartlett, who preceded him in death.
Donald graduated from Calvin High School in 1955. His first job was in road construction. Later, he began cutting logs, first for Billy Ray Thomas and then for Greg Williams when he took over the company. He cut logs until he retired at the age of 70. Donald loved the outdoors and was an experienced fisherman and deer hunter. He was always easily recognized in the woods or on the lake by his signature orange hard-hat that he continued to wear after his log-cutting days were over. Donald always wanted to catch that “next big fish” and was so proud of the 95 pound catfish he caught that was almost as long as he was tall. In his earlier days, he excelled as a pitcher in the fast-pitch softball leagues. More recently, he enjoyed his afternoons drinking coffee with good friends like Mr. Harold Joe Johnson at the Saline General Store. His absence will be filled with many good memories.
Donald is survived by his brothers, Jerry Bartlett of Shreveport, Harvey Deuane Bartlett and wife, Virginia of Winnfield; sisters, Ann Dewitt and companion, Richard of Jonesboro, and Sharon Lyles and husband, Bobby of Danville; nieces, Jennifer Carpenter and husband, Brent of Winnfield, and Melanie Rosier and husband, Josh of Haughton; special aunts, Eva Raborn of Jonesboro and Dorothy Raborn of Pflugerville, TX; cousins, Colin Brown and wife, Marisse and Barbara Brown of Saline who were dear to him; and many other friends and relatives who will also miss him.
Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Carolina Baptist Church in Saline with Bro. Ken Roberts officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 9:15 AM until 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the Carolina Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.
Graciously serving as pallbearers will be Greg Williams, Keith Duck, Mike Womack, Josh Hood, Brent Carpenter, and Brenton Carpenter. Others holding special places as honorary pallbearers are one of his best friends and hunting/ fishing buddies, Colin Brown, Josh Rosier, Harold Joe Johnson, Ronnie Raborn, Richard Lowery, Ricky Peterson, and Jimmy Cheatwood.
Harvey Lee Keiffer
October 4, 1947 – September 9, 2023
Harvey Lee Keiffer, age 75 of Goldonna, made his way to his Heavenly home on Saturday, September 9, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather. Harvey and his wife, Debbie were blessed with 53 years of marriage. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors.
Those left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife, Debbie (Collinsworth) Keiffer; children, Jason Keiffer and Season, Kerri Wise and Michael, Stacey Keiffer, Morgan Keiffer and Sarah, Mechell Keiffer; grandchildren, JT McClean, Lucas McClean, Natalie Anderson, Baylie Anderson, Brody Keiffer, Haley Bates, Cambry Bates, Kylie Bates, Gracie Weaver, Liam Weaver, Briar Keiffer, Brooklyn Keiffer, Brennan Keiffer, Jody and Katelyn Wise, Casey and Kellyann Allen; 3 great grandchildren, brother, Lammon Keiffer, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his great grandson, Chandler Wise; parents, Lee and Willie Mae (Longino) Keiffer; brother, Clifton Keiffer.
Funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 in the chapel of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home with Bro. Chase Burns and Jody Wise officiating. Burial followed in Pine Ridge Cemetery near Goldonna under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral home.
Serving the family as pallbearers were Brad Weaver, Casey Allen, Kyle Sneed, Jerry Brigmon, Josh Hawkins, Trey Morgan. Honorary pallbearers were Rodney Porter and Lee Wise.