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- Joy Love Martinez, age 85, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away May 22, 2026. There will be a graveside Service at 11:00a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Oak Forest Community Cemetery, Leesville, Lousiana.
- James William White, fondly known as Jimmy, who left us on May 24, 2026, at the age of 71. A celebration of Jimmy's life will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Visitation will be held prior to the service starting at 3:00 PM. Brother Vic Warrick and Brother Greg Willis will officiate the service.
- James Edward Hanna passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 81 years old. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at First United Pentecostal Church at 12:00 PM with Bro. Mark Christian officiating. Burial will follow at the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will begin Thursday morning at 9:00 AM and continue until time of service.
- Celia Margarita Santiago-Robles, who journeyed peacefully into eternal rest on May 24, 2026, at the age of 85. A Visitation will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at St. Michael's Church, located at 604 S. 5th St., Leesville, LA 71446. A Rosary Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Service will be Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., officiated by Father Travis and Father Michiels, at St. Michael's Church. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
- A memorial service will be held at a later date for Bobbie Ann Sallier, who left this world on May 23, 2026, at the age of 56.