Inell (Hughes) Wyatt
November 11, 1932 – June 1, 2026
Inell Hughes Wyatt passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2026, at her home on Caney Lake in Weston, Louisiana. Born on November 11, 1932, in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, Inell lived a full life defined by unwavering love, selfless service, and deep devotion to her family. Her greatest joy was found in caring for her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and everyone blessed to know her.
Inell loved with her whole heart. She never hesitated to help when someone was in need and rarely, if ever, said no to a request from family or friends. Nurturing others was simply who she was. She spent countless hours caring for those she loved, always putting their needs before her own. Her kitchen was a place of comfort, where late-night snacks were lovingly prepared, and her home was a place where grandchildren could turn the living room into a playhouse without a second thought. There was never a tear shed on the way to visit Memaw, but many were shed when it was time to leave. Being with her made everyone feel safe, cherished, and at home.
Though her family was her life’s work, Inell also faithfully served her church community. For many years, she taught Sunday school classes for young children at Ebenezer Baptist Church, touching countless young lives with her patience, kindness, and gentle spirit. She enjoyed sharing the stories of the Bible with her students and always made sure they understood the meaning of John 3:16. She enjoyed seeing her students as they grew older, with many of them thanking her for being such a sweet, kind Sunday school teacher.
Inell is survived by her children, Saundra Wyatt Nalley, Jeff Wyatt (Michelle), and Theresa Morgan (Jeff); her grandchildren, Trevor Hall (Taylor), Sara Ray (Andrew), Jordan Wyatt (Taylor), Collin Hall, Madison Wyatt (Clayton Harper), Savanna Sanders (Derek), LaRese Armstrong (Richard), Lauren Heidingfelder, and Lannie Heidingsfelder; and her treasured great-grandchildren, each of whom held a special place in her heart. She is also survived by her youngest brother, Roy Hughes (Sandra).
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Henry Dale Wyatt; her daughter, Rhonda Gail Heidingsfelder; her son, Gary Dale Wyatt; her father, Jimmie Allen Hughes; her mother, Maybelle Rhymes Hughes; her brothers, Boyd Hughes and Dan Hughes; and her infant sister, Jeanette Hughes.
A graveside service under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro will be held Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery near Weston, with Bro. Mike Staples officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Trevor Hall, Jordan Wyatt, Collin Hall, Andrew Ray, Derek Sanders, and Clayton Harper.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in honor of Inell Wyatt to the Ebenezer Baptist Church Children’s Fund.
Joseph & Sharon (McConathy) Blake
August 17, 2025
The family of Joe and Sherry Blake would like to announce that on Saturday, June 13 we will be having a memorial service at Southern- Edmond’s Funeral Home to share our love and respect for them prior to their final burial at Garden of Memories. The memorial service will begin at 11:00am and the family will receive guests starting at 10:30am.
Joe and Sherry were both born and raised in Jonesboro, Louisiana and both were members of the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro and graduated from Jonesboro-Hodge High School. Joe was in the class of 1959 and Sherry was in the class of 1963. They were married in Jonesboro on September 14, 1963. Joe went on to get a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1964 from Louisiana Tech University and his career path took them to New Orleans where he worked for Louisiana Gas Service Company, and then to Houston, Texas where they raised their family.
Joe worked for Sinclair Petrochemical, which then became The Atlantic Richfield Corporation (ARCO Chemical), which transitioned to Lyondell Petrochemical, which then became Equistar/LyondellBasell. He worked at the same petrochemical facility in Channelview, Texas from 1966-1997. He retired from LyondellBasell and worked for several years at Dow Chemical in Deer Park, Texas before retiring completely.
Sherry was an amazing mother to Laura (1968) and Chris (1975) and worked tirelessly for any activity in which her children were involved. They were members of Uvalde Baptist Church in the North Channel area of Houston. In 2017, Joe and Sherry decided to make a move to the Texas Hill Country and lived out the remainder of their lives in Johnson City, Texas.
Joe was predeceased by his parents, I.C. “Clint” and Louise Blake, and his siblings Dan Blake, Julia Blake Essmeier and John C. Blake. He was survived by his brother-in-law Don Essmeier (deceased October 16, 2021) and his sister-in-law Sandy Blake.
Sherry was predeceased by her parents, Lamoine and Edith McConathy and her brother Mack McConathy. She was survived by her sister-in-law Sandy Blake.
Joe and Sherry leave behind a daughter, Laura Blake Adair, along with her husband Allen, of Henly, Texas. They leave behind a son, Christopher Blake, along with his wife, Christin, of Flint, Texas. They are survived by four wonderful grandchildren, Hunter Blake (Hannah), Aidan Adair, Olivia Adair and Mason Blake. They also became great-grandparents to Tatum Blake on February 4, 2026!
Throughout their lives they held on to their North Louisiana upbringing with pride and the town of Jonesboro shaped their views and their values. We are honored to be able to bring them back to their home town for their final resting place.
Montana “Monte” Dean Faulkner
December 15, 1966 – May 26, 2026
Montana “Monte” Dean Faulkner, age 59, of Chatham, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026.
Born on December 15, 1966, to Eugene and Norma Jean Faulkner, Monte lived a life defined by hard work, mechanical ingenuity, and a deep love for his family and community.
Monte spent much of his life traveling for work on the pipeline, where he earned a reputation as a master mechanic and skilled pipeliner. Known as a true “jack of all trades,” he possessed an exceptional ability to fix, rebuild, or troubleshoot just about anything.
Throughout his career, he contributed his talents to projects ranging from gold mines to barges, forming lasting friendships along the way. Monte was always willing to share his knowledge, instill a strong work ethic, and brighten the day with his signature sense of humor.
Above all, Monte was a devoted husband, father, and proud “Paw-Paw.” He cherished time spent outdoors—whether horseback riding, relaxing by the pool, fishing, riding motorcycles, or working in his home shop. His greatest joy was being surrounded by his family and creating memories that will be treasured for generations to come.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Norma Jean Faulkner; his brother Mark Faulkner; and his sister, Pam Faulkner.
Monte leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 42 years, Stacy Faulkner; his children, BreAnna, Quyncie, and Justin Faulkner; and his beloved grandchildren, Aiden, Addison, and Justice Faulkner. He is also survived by his sister, Charleen (Dino) Wise; his brothers, Jimmy (Kelly) Faulkner, Steven (Janell) Faulkner, and Danny (Connie) Faulkner; as well as many nieces, nephews, and dear friends within the close-knit pipeline community.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on June 4, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at Paradise Funeral Home, located at 127 6th Street, Jonesboro, LA 71251. A memorial slideshow will be presented from 12:00 p.m to 1:00 p.m. To honor Monte’s life, guests are encouraged to wear purple in support of Alzheimer’s awareness.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on June 4, 2026, at Hooks Marina. Family and friends are invited to gather, share memories, and honor his legacy of hard work, generosity, and kindness.
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In Lieu of Flowers the family kindly requests that donations be made to:
• 4 Paws Rescue in Ruston, Louisiana (https://www.4pawsrescueinc.org/donate)
• Southern Paws Rescue in Spearsville, Louisiana
(Venmo: southernpaws22@gmail.com)
(Cash App: $southernpawssnip)
• Misfit Farms Athens, Louisiana
(https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/misfitfarms1615)
• The Alzheimer’s Association
(https://www.alz.org/?form=FUNXNDBNWRP)
The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Thomas with TKTM and their team for their love, care, and support during this time.
Dakota Shane Walsworth
February 20, 1991 — May 31, 2026
A memorial service for Dakota Walsworth will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Adams Funeral Home in Ozark, AR
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. immediately before the service at the funeral home.
Cremation rites will be accorded by Adams Crematory, and arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home in Ozark.
