Bobbie Louise Lowery
September 23, 1943 – January 23, 2024
Bobbie Louise Lowery passed away on January 23, 2024 at Jackson Parish Hospital in Jonesboro. She was 80 years old. Known as Mamaw to her entire family, Bobbie was a caring, selfless soul who could never say no to her grandchildren. She made a point to speak, each day to as many of her grandchildren as she could. Bobbie loved being outdoors and listening to her wind chimes. She enjoyed working with her pot plants and flowers and feeding the redbirds and hummingbirds that visited her yard.
Bobbie is survived by her children, Penny Joiner and Charles, Tammy Anderson, Ricky Lowery and Gay, Gary Lowery and Jennifer; grandchildren, Chris Joiner and Kristi, Scotty Anderson and Stephanie, Christy Reed and Austin, Brian Anderson, Aaron Pritchard, Kendell Prudhome and Lexus, Stone Anderson and Logan, Brenna Rae Lowery (Bobbie’s shadow), Slade Prudhome and Ava; 14 great-grandchildren; aunt, Lena Mae Pullig; numerous nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Lou Ann Howell; brother-in-law, Donnie Lowery and Sallie; special nieces, Connie Adams and Eddie, Barbara Swanner and Bobby; special friend, Jeanne Fain.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Lowery; father, Eugene W. Ouzts; mother, Lorena (Pullig) Ouzts; grandchildren, Brittany Anderson and Bubba Prudhome; great grandchild, Brody Pritchard; 2 sisters and 1 brother.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 in the Chapel at Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro with Bro. Donald Rudd officiating. Burial followed in the Transport Cemetery.
Serving the family as pallbearers was Fred Rison, Travis Reed, Sherman Smith, Patrick Howell, Peyton Joiner, Jeff Brooks, Rodney Reed and Tommy Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Chet Ramsey and Richard Gene Lowery.
The family wishes to thank Jackson Parish Hospital, Dr. Ed Mariano and the nursing staff for the excellent care provided to Bobbie during her hospitalization.
David Lynn Harrell Sr.
November 28, 1952 – January 20, 2024
Born in Bastrop, La. to Tom Ray And Mildred Harrell, David was a diehard Cowboys fan for many years. He loved to watch the games with his son and argue with his daughter when they weren’t winning. He retired from La Tech as a painter and spent his retirement with his children and grandchildren. Those left to carry on are his children David Lynn Harrell Jr (Tiffany), Tommy and Oriana Harrell, Michael Wayne Harrell(Summer) and Amber and Anthony Nash and 13 Grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his Granddaughter Layla Nash; Parents, Tom Ray Harrell and Mildred Harrell; Sister, Annie Lee Tannehill and Brothers, Willie Ray Harrell, Jimmy Don Harrell and Jerry Wayne Harrell.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 12:00 pm (noon) – 6:00 pm on Monday, January 29th at the Paradise Funeral Home in Jonesboro. The Celebration of Life Service will be at 12:00 pm (noon) on Tuesday, January 30th at Paradise Funeral Home with Interment taking place at 3:30 pm at Carter Cemetery in Collinston, LA.
Joe Kirkham, Jr.
April 11, 1958 – January 15, 2024
Services for Mr. Joe Kirkham, Jr. were held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Arcadia with Rev. Sarah Ingram officiating. Burial followed at Ebenezer Cemetery in Bienville, LA.
Joe was born April 11, 1938, in Bienville Parish to Elzie Kirkham and Lois Ables Kirkham. He entered into rest on January 15, 2024, in Monroe, Louisiana. Joe enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1962, where he proudly served for 4 years. He started his military career with his unit 11 Bravo, which specialized in light weapons. Joe was also an expert marksman and served with the rifleman’s team. Joe was stationed at Ft. Chaffee, Ft. Leonard Wood, Ft. Knox, and Camp Kaiser in Korea, where he was a tank driver. After serving his country, Joe returned to Louisiana where he worked as a Union Boilermaker/Welder. He was a hard worker all his life and instilled his work ethic in his children. He was a member of North Hodge Church of God, and a member of the American Legion in Minden. Joe loved fishing, hunting and watching college football and basketball. Joe especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be missed by all those that knew him.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents Elzie and Lois Kirkham, wife Mander Kirkham, and by his siblings Bernice Ray Kirkham, Ezelle Kirkham, Billy Roy Kirkham, and Glen Kirkham.
Left to cherish his memory is his son Roy Kirkham, daughter Joy Kirkham, grandchildren Manda Miller and husband Michael, Melinda Tyrrell and husband Nate, Kayla Boasso, and Cody Kirkham, great grandchildren Daniel, Aleigha, Nadilynn, Malorie, Michael, Memphis, Nya, Maddox, and Macie, and by numerous other nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends.
Honoring Joe as pallbearers were Michael Miller, Nate Jordan, and Daniel Sonnier.