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Verlie Ann Davis Williams, 83
Thu,08/27/26-6:17PM , 76 Reads
VERLIE ANN DAVIS WILLIAMS, AGE 83
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Jack Ryan: A cascade of quarters
Tue,08/25/26-7:24PM , 672 Reads 3,186 Statewide
One of the perils of business is what happens when valuable and experienced people retire. This happened recently at the hometown newspaper, and it has taken some time for the rest of us to catch up with their duties.
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Charles "Charlie" Frank Nickel Sr., 87
Thu,08/20/26-5:06PM , 269 Reads
Charles “Charlie” Frank Nickel, Sr., 87, of the Thomas Community, was born on October 18, 1938, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday August 16, 2026, following a brief battle with cancer. Charlie grew up helping his father farm rice on the family land just south of Lake Charles.
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Jean Jenelle Taylor Seals, 71
Thu,08/20/26-5:04PM , 222 Reads
Jean Jenelle Taylor Seals, 71, a resident of Pine passed away Tuesday morning August 11, 2026 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was a longtime active member of Forest Haven Missionary Baptist Church that loved the Lord and her church family. She sang with the church’s ladies singing group for many years.
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