Phyllis Virginia Alexander
March 4, 1949 – November 2, 2025
Phyllis Virginia Alexander, age 76 of Jonesboro, LA, was called to her Heavenly home on November 2, 2025. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a hair stylist who owned and operated Hair Crafters for almost 40 years. She loved her family, her church, her dogs, and her horses.
Those left to cherish her memory are, her mother, Bernice Alexander, her daughter Kelly Riser and husband Trey Riser, her son Mick O’ Brien, her daughter Kimberly McClary and husband Robert McClary, her grandson Trevor Riser and wife Gabriella Riser, her grandson Jacob McKaskle and wife Julia McKaskle, her grandson Jadon Hendrix, her grandaughter Emma Hendrix, her great-grandaughter Kaylee Riser, her great-grandson Ty Riser, her great-grandson Hal McKaskle, and her great-grandaughter Kara McKaskle.
She was preceded in death by her father Cleveland Alexander, her brother Mack Alexander, and her brother Gerald Alexander.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate her life at a service to be held from 1:00 – 3:00 pm on November 22, 2025, at McDonald Baptist Church in Jonesboro, La.
Rita Gail Hartsfield Robinson
July 28, 1935 – November 6, 2025
Rita Gail Hartsfield Robinson, 90 years of age, passed away early Thursday morning November 6, 2025 at The Carpenter House Hospice Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana. She entered Heaven’s Gate to welcomed by Jesus surrounded by her loved ones who had gone on before her. What a glorious reunion it was.
She was born to parents Rev. L. K. Hartfield, Sr. and Claudia D. Crain Hartsfield on July 28, 1935, in Converse, LA. Her father was pastor of the First Baptist church of Converse. She was the adored baby girl, the oldest of four children in a Christian home full of love and laughter.
Rita lived most of her life at home with her parents. Being the daughter of a Baptist minister, she had the opportunity to live and make friends in various places in Louisiana, Texas and California. Rita worked as a beautician and later worked for Piccadilly Cafeteria at Mall St. Vincent in Shreveport, LA. Following the death of her mother, she retired and moved in with her father from Bossier City to Jonesboro to be nearer family and care for her aging father whom she did for many years. While there, she met and married Ross Robinson.
Rita was a Christian member of Southside Baptist Church in Jonesboro. At the of her death, she had been a longtime resident of Forest Haven Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Jonesboro, LA.
She was preceded in death by her parents Rev. Lawrence Kendrick Hartfield, Sr., and Claudia D. Crain Hartsfield and her husband Ross Robinson, Jonesboro, LA.
She is survived by her brother Kendrick Hartsfield and wife Linda, Ruston, LA; sisters Sandra Hartsfield Gilliland, Birmingham, AL; and Peggy Hartsfield Makepeace and husband Mike, El Dorado, AR. Survivors also include a host of nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
The family would like to thank the nurses, aids, administration and all who cared for Rita during her years at Forest Haven Nursing Home in Jonesboro, LA.
Visitation is scheduled in the chapel of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro, LA on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 10:00 am until 11:00 am followed by a Celebration of Life at 11:00 am with Rev. Brian McAllister and Rev. Wesley Venable officiating. Burial will follow in Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro, LA under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.
Michael Eugene Crawford
September 30, 1955 – November 3, 2025
Mr. Michael Eugene Crawford, age 70, of Chatham, Louisiana, passed away on November 3, 2025. He was born on September 30, 1955, and lived a life filled with love, family, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors.
Michael was a man who found joy in simple pleasures—especially spending time outdoors and sharing his love of hunting with friends and family. His quiet strength, warm heart, and unwavering love for his family will be remembered always.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Julius Crawford and his grandmother who was like a mom to him Vanilla Smith.
He is survived by his daughters, Michael Cheatwood and husband Luke of Saline, LA, and Cindy Crawford of Quitman, LA; and his son, Larry Crawford and wife Valerie of Saline, LA., and a loyal nephew Sherman Smith and wife Cindy of Quitman, LA.
Michael was blessed with nine grandchildren who brought him great pride and happiness: Levi Cheatwood and wife Hannah, Zoey Cheatwood, Hanna Ashcraft, Emily Ashcraft, Landon Crawford, Sawyer Crawford, Cassidy Crawford, Zach Smith, and Jake Smith. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members who will cherish his memory.
Michael’s love for life, his family, and the outdoors will live on through all those who knew and loved him.
The Life Celebration service was held on Thursday, November 6th, 2025 in the Paradise Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro, La.