Kelly (McCaskill) Maxwell
February 27, 1959 – March 9, 2025
Kelly Rene (McCaskill) Maxwell, age 66 of Jonesboro was called home on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Kelly was born on February 27, 1959 in Lake Providence, Louisiana. She enjoyed hobbies such as fishing for bream, blue gill, or anything that would bite her worm. She always enjoyed taking in a sunrise or a sunset and spending any time she possibly could on the beach. Kelly loved to dance, watch her favorite shows Gunsmoke and Laramie, and to keep her hands occupied with arts, crafts and quilting. She loved coffee, sweets, and would eat so much fruit that she’d often jokingly say “one day I might just turn into an orange.” Kelly loved her family dearly. She loved spending quality time with her children and grandchildren. She became an instant sports fan any time one of her grandchildren were playing sports. Whether she knew the rules or not, she enjoyed watching them play. Kelly was “Everyone’s Mom” and she took great pride in this title. She raised her children and countless others through the years and lived to serve others, often without regard for her own needs. She made sure everyone had plenty of love and tummies full of gumbo. Kelly was going to make sure you left her home full and loved.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Jason Huckaby, Richard Maxwell II and Blythe, Geoffrey Maxwell and Quita, Tyler Maxwell and Megan, Caroline Maxwell and Sarah, Savannah Grove and Andrew; grandchildren, Camren, Machen, Geoffrey, Jr., Kiara, Kylie, Noah, Kaleb, Mia, Chloe’, Zoe; mother, Juanita Ann (Long) King and Bill; siblings, Keith McCaskill and Teresa, Kenneth McCaskill and Jacquitta, Pam Thomas and Dale; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Dan Hughes; and aunt, Mary Long.
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, March 13, 2025 in the chapel of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home from 11:00 AM until time of services. Funeral services are set to begin at 1:00 PM with Bro. Glen Nash officiating. Burial will follow in McDonald Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.
Serving the family as pallbearers will be Zach Thomas, Gerald West, Tommy Faber, Scott Sanders, Mark Harvey, and Michael “Bubba” Kennedy.
Etta Marie Watson
November 4, 1958 – March 11, 2025
Etta Marie Watson, age 66 of Jonesboro, LA passed away on March 11 , 2025, after a lengthy illness. Etta was born November 4, 1958 in Monroe, LA to the late, Francis and Richard McLeland Sr.. She loved her family, friends and had a big heart. She also loved the beach, gardening, and flowers but especially loved her fur baby Daisy Mae.
Etta was preceded in death by her daughter, Melanie Watson, and her parents Francis and Richard McLeland Sr.
Those left to cherish Etta’s memory include; one son, John Watson and wife Dinyelle, two grandson, Wade and Clayton Watson, one sister, Nancy Wick and husband Kevin, three brothers, Richard McLeland Jr. and wife Brandy, Kenneth McLeland and wife Judy and Terry McLeland, . She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other family.
Visitation for family and friends will take place from 9:00 – 11:00 am on Thursday, March 13th at the First Baptist Church in Chatham, LA followed by her Celebration of Life service. Interment will be in the Old Bethel Cemetery in Jonesboro, LA under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home.