Obituaries

Margaret M. Rhodus,

78, of Roseland, LA, passed away on April 23, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Willie Rhodus, Sr.; children, Melinda Stewart (Zack), Michael Carter, and Willie Rhodus, Jr. (Renee); thirteen grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

Robert “Bobby” Adam Holmes,

85, of Robert, passed away peacefully on April 23. Robert is survived by his sons, Donald (Teresa) and Doug Holmes; daughter, Pam Holmes Dawson (Jimmy Wilkinson); five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and honorary grandchildren, Maggie and Bryton Hebert.

Sybil Allen Tidwell,

80, of Greensburg, LA, passed away on April 24. She is survived by her children, Eddie Jenkins, Sheila Lofton, Paula McNabb, and Kyle Davidson; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and brothers, Joe Allen and Dr. Charles Allen.

Calvin Emil Boehm Jr.,

71, of Pumpkin Center, went to his heavenly home on April 24. Calvin leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Julie; daughter, Megan; sisters, Linda Coffee and Carol “Jackie” Boehm; brother, Martin (Angie) Boehm; brother-in-law, Mike (Robin); and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Paul Wade Durnin Sr.,

77, of Independence, passed away on April 24. Paul is survived by his wife, Frances Messina Durnin; son, Paul Durnin Jr.