Stella (Cox) Alexander
May 21, 1929 – June 11, 2024
Stella Cox Alexander was born May 21, 1929 in North Hodge, Louisiana to Arthur Cox and Melvina (Frame) Shively. She passed away in Jonesboro, Louisiana on June 11, 2024 at the age of 95.
Stella is survived by her five children: sons Richard Alexander and companion Celia Wall of Ruston, Louisiana; Eddie Alexander and wife Roseann of Ellijay, Georgia; Leslie Alexander and wife Teresa of Pineville, Louisiana; and daughters Donna Alexander of Jonesboro, Louisiana and Glenda Rhoads and husband James of Downsville, Louisiana. In addition, she leaves behind 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren as well as her siblings; Mary Blewer, Billy Cox, Hazel Cox and Beatrice Williams.
Stella was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Alexander; grandson, Donnie Ray Searcy; granddaughter, Angel Renae Alexander; her parents and 3 siblings; Henry Cox, Ronald Dale Cox and Fred Cox.
In addition to being a loving wife and rearing five children, Stella worked hard outside the home at various places including Carson’s Cleaners and Beall-Ladyman in Jonesboro. She was an excellent seamstress and a master at needle-point, quilting and crocheting. There was nothing she couldn’t do with a needle and thread and she enjoyed making gifts for everyone after she retired.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 in the chapel of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Dark officiating. Stella was laid to rest in Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.
Serving the family as pallbearers was Joe Everett Alexander, John Odenbaugh, Cameron Odenbaugh, Heath Ramsey, James Ramsey, Ben Ramsey.
Stella’s family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to the Jackson Parish Hospital nurses, staff, and Dr. Ed Mariano for the care they gave her during her stay.
Jerry Lane Warren, Sr.
November 26, 1941 – June 10, 2024
Jerry Lane Warren was born November 26, 1941 in Ashland, Louisiana and passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 in Ruston, Louisiana at the age of 82.
Jerry spent his childhood roaming the gravel roads and woods of rural north Natchitoches Parish. He always remembered it as a wonderful time spent with great friends and family. A motorcycle wreck as a teenager put him in a wheelchair for most of his senior year of high school, but he took great pride in the fact that he was able to walk across the stage to receive his diploma.
As a young man, he got his first glimpse of a young lady on the steps of Old Saline Baptist Church and fell in love. Together he and Betty had 3 of what he called “knucklehead boys”. They were married for over 60 years at the time of her passing.
Most of his working life was spent as a bridge builder for the Louisiana Department of Transportation, but he also worked as a welder, mechanic, farm laborer and tractor operator through the years. His lifelong job, however, was being a professional coffee drinker. Jerry loved watching westerns, playing cards, working puzzles and reading his Bible. Most of all, though, he loved visiting with family and friends. He always had a smile, a laugh, and a story to share.
Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Hood Warren, by his parents, James Alvin Warren and Vera Lucille Ramsey Warren, and his brother, James Reginald “Reggie” Warren.
Those left to cherish his memory include his three sons Lane Warren and wife Patricia, Barry Warren, and Greg Warren and wife Patti. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren- Dakota, Dusty, Bray, Noelle, James, Brittany, Brianna and Melaina, along with 10 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at Magnolia Baptist Church in Saline on Thursday, June 13 with Brother Stan Foster and Brother BJ Hood presiding. Interment followed at Old Saline Cemetery.
Serving the family as pallbearers wasEddie Warren, Jamie Warren, Mike Ramsey, Steve Ramsey, Bert Hood, and Howard Walsworth. Honorary pallbearers were Ron Badgley, Billy Allen, Timmy Ramsey, and David Bumgardner.
Edna Lucille Barron
September 5, 1930 – June 13, 2024
Mrs. Edna Lucille Wright Barron, age 93 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024.
Born Friday, September 5, 1930 in Winnfield, Louisiana, she was a long-standing member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Edna will be remembered as having a sweet and gentle soul who loved everyone.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Carlyle Wright and Nanny Edna Pray Wright; husbands, Durwood Jordan and Robbie Barron; children, Randy Barron and Dorothy Gilcrease; siblings, J.C. Wright, Mary Bemont and Shirley Jones.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Monty Jordan and Marshall Jordan; 6 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Zion Hill Cemetery with Rev. David Moore officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield.
The family will receive friends at Southern Funeral Home on Sunday from 1:00 PM until 2:15 PM.
Serving the family as pallbearers will be Cody Jordan, Dakota Jordan, Garland McCracken, Colt Barron, Randy Ellis and Austin Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be Bradie Humphries, Josh McAllister, Travis Lee Young, Rob Cowan and Paxton Cowan.