Myrtle (Henderson) Walsworth
March 7, 1932 – January 8, 2026
Myrtle (Henderson) Walsworth passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the age of 93. A woman full of life and energy, Myrtle found joy in the simple pleasures that made each day special. She was a devoted animal lover, especially fond of dogs, and welcomed several into her home over the years. Creative by nature, she spent countless hours crafting beautiful porcelain dolls. Myrtle had a deep love for country music, particularly the songs of Conway Twitty and George Jones, and greatly enjoyed attending country music concerts. She and her beloved husband, Donald, cherished their trips to Branson, Missouri, where they delighted in attending live shows together. Myrtle also enjoyed dining out with family and friends, attending auctions, and sharing laughter wherever she went. Above all, she loved the Lord and faithfully attended church, living her life guided by her strong faith.
Myrtle is survived by her children, Dee Acaldo (Michael) and Elaine Norred; step-daughter, Teresa Walsworth; grandchildren, Ricky Linesky, Angie Caskey (Eddie), Jennifer Norred, Lloyd Linesky and Erin Norred; great-grandchildren, Cole Wise, Jaydn Rogerson, Oren Caskey, Karley Wise, Cameron Bowen, Riley Bowen, Lainey Bowen, Paisley Bowen, Autumn Linesky, Michael Fassler and Gabriel Romero; great-great-grandchildren, Beau Rogerson, Levi Bowen, Ellie Rogerson, Theodore Breaux and Lula Caskey; a host of nieces and nephews; and special friend, Dennis Hood.
She was preceded in death by her father, Hardy Henderson; mother, Lillian (Shakelford) Henderson; husband, Donald Walsworth; siblings, Arden Henderson, Virgil Henderson, Hazel Bates, Ruth Huddleston and Jean Hall; and son-in-law, Charles Norred.
A graveside service was held at Zion Rest Cemetery (Zion Rest Road) off Hwy 811 (Gladway Road) on Saturday, January 10, 2026 with Bro. Jessie Henderson and Bro. Eddie Caskey officiating. The burial was directed by Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.
Serving as pallbearers were Eddie Caskey, Oren Caskey, Mark Caraway, Cole Wise, Scott Walker and Dennis Hood.
Sadie Mae Carson
January 10, 1931 – January 4, 2026
Sadie Mae Carson, 94, was born on January 10, 1931, and passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Sadie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and a woman of faith whose life reflected her trust in the Lord and her deep love for family. She lived with a servant’s heart, she cherished her family deeply, and she found great joy in generations gathered together. Her legacy lives on through the many lives she touched with her kindness, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to those she loved.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hardie Carson; her parents, Olla Mae and Glen McVay; her brother, G.W. McVay; her sisters, Nita White, Norma Jordan, and Irene Monk; her son, Tommy Carson; her granddaughters, Nichole Alford and Sunny Carson; her grandsons, Christopher Carson and Allen LeBlanc; and her great-great-grandson, Ethan Clark.
Those left to cherish her memory include her sister, Joann Barlow; her children: Brenda Fuller (Mark), Pam Lewis (Ray), Charlotte Broomfield (Garland), Sandra Barnes (Dale), Donna LeBlanc (Larry), Kit Carson (Eloise), Freddie Carson (Teresa), and Rick Carson (Cindy); her grandchildren: Mark Fuller III, Shelly Lewis, Randi Lewis, Ray Lewis Jr., Tina Free, Trish Broomfield, Dusty Nalley, April Winningham, Amanda March, Misty Clark, Mindy Griggs, Sarah Brantley, Rachel Hudson, and Erin Burnham; along with 46 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
Her family finds comfort in God’s promise: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18), and in the assurance that “to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:8).
Funeral services were Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Hodge Baptist Church under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home in Jonesboro, LA.
Pallbearers were Jeffery Free, Mark Fuller III, Blake Alford, Brock Alford, Ty Lowe, Drew Davis, Drew Burnham, Wes Brantley, and Hunter Hudson.
Honorary pallbearers are Ray Lewis Jr. and Dusty Nalley.
Sadie Mae Carson’s life was a blessing, her memory a treasure, and she will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in her honor.
Coetta Mason
July 14, 1940 – December 31, 2025
Ms. Coetta Mason went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2025, at the age of 84 years old. Following a public viewing on Friday, January 2026, the funeral service was held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Galilee Baptist Church in Hodge, LA, under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home in Jonesboro, LA.