Edward Lamar Carney
November 25, 1954 – February 20, 2025
Edward Lamar Carney, age 70 of Jonesboro, left his Earthly home to ascend to his Heavenly home on Thursday morning, February 20, 2025. Edward was a master griller. He was always happy to help someone in need of a helping hand, he also never said no to a free beer when offered either. Edward was a big fan of LSU football and of profession football.
He also enjoyed being drove around and seeing the scenery and sights along the way. He was a proud “supervisor” to his children and grandchildren whenever they had a task such as auto repair. Most of all, Edward loved his family and friends, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Getting to hang out and spend time with his family and friends was precious to him. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather that will be missed.
Those left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 30 years, Loretta (Hodnett) Carney; children, Katie Carney, Preston Carney, Bobby M. “BJ” Horton, Jr. and Sharri, Michael Shawn Horton, Tiffany (Horton) Owen and Lee Plunkett, Tony Diaz, Kelsey Palmer (Champlin); a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Dennis Carney and Tina; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mary (Johnson) Carney; siblings, George Carney, Teresa (Carney) Miller.
The family will receive visitors on Monday, February 24, 2025 in the chapel of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Hughes Chapel Cemetery near Bastrop, Louisiana with Bro. Michael Magee officiating. Burial will follow in the cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.
Serving the family as pallbearers will be BJ Horton, Preston Carney, Little Dennis Carney.
Lawrence C. Tatum
December 7, 1928 – February 9, 2025
Mr. Lawrence C. Tatum, age 96, gained his heavenly wings on February 9, 2025. After visitation by family and friends on Friday, February 21nd, the Celebration of Life service was held on Saturday, February 22nd at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Hodge. Burial followed in the New Galilee Cemetery in Jonesboro under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home.
Tommy Edward Rieson
April 4, 1950 – February 16, 2025
Tommy Edward Rieson, age 74 of Dodson, LA passed away on February 16, 2025, after a short illness. Tommy was born April 4, 1950 in Dodson, LA to the late, Helen and James “Cubby” Rieson. He grew up in Dodson and loved his family and friends.
Tommy was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Rieson, daughter, Josie Rieson, his parents James “Cubby” and Helen Rieson, two brothers, Adrian and James Rieson, and a brother-in-law, Arvin Whittaker.
Those left to cherish Tommy’s memory include; one son, Cagney Rieson and wife Jessie, three grandchildren, Ellie Kate, Adrianne, and Blake Rieson, two sisters, Judy Whittaker and Grace Walsworth and husband Mike. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other family.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, February 22nd at the Dodson Baptist Church in Dodson, LA.
Mary Ann Hollingsworth Bradley
December 24, 1956 – February 8, 2025
Ms. Mary Ann Hollingsworth Bradley, age 68, went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2025. Following visitation with family and friends earlier in the day, Ms. Bradley’s Celebration of Life service was held on Saturday, February 22nd at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Jonesboro. Interment followed at the Pine Grove Cemetery under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home.
James “JR” Roy Goins
December 10, 1984 – February 19, 2025
James “JR” Roy Goins, age 40 of West Monroe, was called home on the morning of Wednesday, February 19, 2025. JR is a graduate of Chatham Jasper Henderson High School. He found his niche in working on cars and he became an auto mechanic. He was also an outdoorsman that loved to hunt and fish. JR was born into a large, loving family and he will be deeply missed.
Those left to cherish his memory is his mother, Carrol (Potts) Goins; brother, Phillip Andrew Goins; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Harles M. Goins; sister, Andrea Michelle McMillian; maternal grandmother, Helen Beth Potts; 2 aunts; 1 uncle; and 3 cousins.
The family plans to hold a private memorial service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers his family asks that donations be made to help with funeral expenses at Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home..