Paul Alan Nugent
July 25, 1966 – August 8, 2024

Paul Alan Nugent peacefully passed from this life at home surrounded by his family on August 8, 2024, after a hard-fought battle against cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, educator, coach, and a hard worker who was not only dearly loved by students and faculty at school, but also customers at Mac’s Fresh Market for whom he worked for over a course of forty years.

Paul was born in Columbia, Louisiana, on July 25, 1966. He grew up in Urania, where he excelled on the basketball and track teams at LaSalle High School. He graduated with honors in 1984, and, later, from the University of Louisiana at Monroe, with degrees in Pre Law and Education. He started his career as a history teacher and track and field coach at Weston and Quitman High Schools, and later, St. Frederick’s High School and River Oaks School in Monroe. Instilling a love of learning in the hearts of his students came naturally to him.

At school, he was “Coach Nugent” to students and staff. While working at Mac’s, he was endearingly called “Mr. Paul” by all customers and friends. He never met a stranger.

He won a number of honors over the years, including the Faculty Spirit of St. Frederick Award and the Teacher Award from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary for serving and promoting outstanding patriotism for the students and community he served. In 2018, Mac’s Fresh Market recognized him for Outstanding Leadership in the Community.

Paul was a member of Iglesia Bautista Emmanuel. His faith and love for God and his family was the strongest force in his life and clearly reflected through his actions.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Aline Nugent, and his sister, Kathryn Nugent Roberts.

Survivors include his wife, Alicia Nugent; his children, Albert, Ashley, Lexie, and Aidan; his sisters, Carol Nugent and Sybil Ann Tidwell; his brothers, Gerald Nugent Jr. and Matthew Nugent; his aunt, Beverly Callender; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Kyle Boyd, Andrew Roberts, Johnny Fryar, Jeff Chapman, Pedro Salas, and Adam Ryland. Kurt Boyd and Joe Todd Cook will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Visitation will take place at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. on Sunday, August 11, from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 12, at 10 A.M., at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, La.

Flowers can be sent to Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe

Barry Earl Cannon
February 8, 1949 – August 1, 2024

Barry Earl Cannon passed away on August 1, 2024, in Kerrville, Texas, with his beloved family by his side throughout his final days. He was 75 years old. A highly intelligent engineer and businessman, he lived a full and happy life surrounded by many family members and friends.

Born and raised in rural northern Louisiana, Barry quickly developed a love of nature, and enjoyed fishing especially. He loved to tell stories about his many childhood adventures, which his son particularly loved as bedtime stories. As he grew up, he developed a serious interest in amateur radio, excelled working with all kinds of electronics, and also became a small plane pilot. He graduated from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston with a degree in electrical engineering.

After moving to Houston, he invented multiple medical devices, most famously a series of peripheral nerve stimulators produced by his company Neuro Technology, many of which are still in use in Anesthesia departments at hospitals and other medical facilities throughout the world. He was also a longtime member of his local Rotary clubs in River Oaks (Houston) and Kerrville, including serving as President.

A long-time amateur radio operator, he was a member of the Hill Country Amateur Radio Club. Once he moved to Kerrville in 1998, he found his happy place on his property in the rolling hills between Kerrville and Ingram. There was nowhere else in the world he’d rather be than fishing in the lake, repairing all variety of devices and vehicles in his workshop, and watching the sun set over the hills behind the house.

Throughout his life, Barry was extremely generous with his time and resources to help many friends, community members, and charitable organizations. He always left a positive impression on those he met, and mentored multiple young people through the generations.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Diana. He was also an involved and loving father, and was especially proud of his son Matt, his daughter-in-law Danielle, and his dear grandchildren Easton and Berkeley. He will be missed immensely by many people, including his immediate family, his wonderful sister, Sue Cannon, multiple nieces and nephews, his brothers- and sisters-in-law, and many loyal friends from high school and college who have stayed in touch with him until this day.

Thank you to Reverend Alex Garcia, his brothers-in-law Pastor Rudy Elizondo and Eddie Elizondo, Father Rafael Duda and Deacon Sonny Kaufhold and wife Lillia; all of whom provided spiritual and emotional support. Also thank you to his many doctors, nurses, and physical therapists who have cared for him and genuinely cared about him. And finally, thank you to the wonderful caregivers at Home Helpers Home Care of Texas Hill Country and Peterson Hospice for their gentle and loving care toward the end of his life.

Services were held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Grimes Funeral Chapels. Burial  followed at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Kerrville.

‘‘Oh Lord, grant that I shall never seek so much to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, or to be loved as to love with all my heart.” – Eugene Roe, Band of Brothers