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The Richland Beacon-News www.RichlandToday.com Thursday, March 11, 2021 The Richland Beacon-News Year 151, No. 49 Rayville, La 1 Section, 10 Pages $1 Tony Valentino Hornets on track to state title Rayville’s Camron Smith (#15), above, outmaneuvers Morris Jeff Community High School players on the way to a 130-56 victory in the quarter fi nals of the 2021 All- state Sugar Bowl/LHSAA Boys Basketball Tournament March 5. The win put the Hor- nets on track to play Franklin in the semifi nals March 10 at the Burton Colliseum in Lake Charles. A win there would place them in the state championship game March 12. Earlier in the week, Rayville’s Kashie Natt, right, helped lead Rayville’s scoring against Oakdale as the Hornets won the regional playoff game 109-57 March 2. Traffi c stop leads deputies to fi ve gallons of Promethazine Richland Parish sheriff’s traffi c stop for improper lane tact with the driver, 29-year- confi rm the smell of marijua-tles. Promethazine is the main legend drug along with traffi c deputies recovered cash, a use on a 2005 Crown Victoria old Dorian Virgil, and detect- na. A subsequent search of ingredient in “Purple Drank,” charges. fi rearm and drugs duringat aapproximately 1:42 a.m. ed a strong odor of marijuana the vehicle revealed a 9mm a sedative drink popularized He was booked into the traffi c stop recently. March 5 on US 425 around was coming from the vehicle. handgun, $2,000 cash and in the 1990s and early 2000’s. Richland Parish Detention The Richland Parish Sher- Dehlco. The Rayville Police De- more than fi ve gallons of Pro-Virgil was charged with Center with a total bond of iff’s Offi ce conducted the Deputies came into con- partment K-9 was used to methazine in 46 one-pint bot- 46 counts of possession of a $115,000. Living up to veterans’ legacy -- one wreath at a time By Dellie Hicks have died and are buried in Therefore, we should strive Northeast Louisiana Vet- enough. heroes and their families by Special Report cemeteries scattered all over to live up to their legacy. erans Cemetery just south Once again, we will need striving to live up to their Northeast Louisiana, hon- Their legacy is one of cour- of Rayville. This year’s everyone’s help by sponsor- legacy. At this time, con- The Board of Trustees of oring those who served our age, character, sacrifi ce and Remembrance Day will be ing wreaths and spreading sider sponsoring wreaths the Original Richland Li- country and those who are love of country. These are held at 11 a.m. Dec. 18 in the word to friends, fam- that can cover veteran loved brary Restoration Society serving around the world at the attributes that we hope the NLVC. ily, church groups and busi- ones’ grave sites, veteran as the local coordinators for present and, fi nally, teach- to teach our children. In do- Because of our many nesses in and throughout the grave sites in the NLVC or Wreaths Across America ing our children and young ing so, we ensure that the loyal supporters, we have area. Our business sponsor- veteran grave sites in a cem- encourage everyone to join people the importance of next generation fully under- been able to cover all the ships help to cover the sites etery near your home. us as we promote this year’s patriotism and service to stands the priceless gift of sites in the NLVC each yearin the NLVC, unless speci- These wreaths are made theme: “Striving to live up our community, our God freedom and its cost. since 2016 and also to cover fi ed. from balsam boughs and to their legacy.” and our nation -- the beauti- Each December since thousands of sites in the 14 This number continues to may be purchased for a For us, it is all about he- ful United States of America 2016, we have placed parishes that the NLVC ser- grow exponentially, as more nominal fee. Every single roes ... past and present and -- has been our mission from wreaths on grave sites of vices, as well as, sites in Ar- and more veterans are laid wreath sponsorship received honoring their legacy one the beginning. veterans in numerous cem- kansas and Mississippi. For to rest there. honors a veteran’s grave site wreath at a time. Remember- We, as Americans, stand eteries across Northeast that loyal support, we of the Everyone is encour- somewhere. ing those American heroes, on the shoulders of heroes Louisiana and beyond ORLRSwith are truly grateful aged to involve family and It is never too early to our military veterans who who have gone before us. special attention paid to the and can not say thank you friends to honor our military support the mission. Pesticide pickup planned The Louisiana Depart- be collected for disposal at Inventory sheets are en- ment of Agriculture and no cost to producers, appli- couraged for planning. In- Forestry will host a pesti- cators or homeowners. Con- ventory sheets can be ob- cide disposal pickup from 7 tainers will be furnished for tained from your local LSU a.m. to 1 p.m. April 1 at 754 transport to the collection AgCenter offi ce and should Hwy 80 East, Monroe. site if old containers are not be turned in to the offi ce by Unwanted pesticides will in good condition. March 19. Community Calendar • Welcome Home Bap- please call 318-235-7834. to bad weather last month. tist Church, 2082 Hwy • The food box from • Community Calendar 561, Hebert, will host re- Food for Families/Catho- events can be e-mailed to vival services at 6:30 p.m. lic Charities also known [email protected], called through March 12. You may as the “cheese-box” will be in at 728-2250, faxed to Books donated to Delhi Middle School watch on Facebook at Jim distributed March 19. Two 318-728-2250 or brought by Richland Federation of Teachers President Mattie Finley presents Delhi Middle McKeithen, in the parking boxes will be passed out to the Richland Beacon-News School Principal Shirley McDade, teachers and students with a donation of 700 lot, on 90.1 FM or come in- make up for the February offi ce located at 603 Louisa books from the Richland Federation of Teachers in partnership with the Louisiana side. For more information, box which was missed due St., Rayville. Federation of Teachers and First Place Marketplace on March 3. E-mail events ONE HIGHLY PERSONAL Index for the community BANKING EXPERIENCE. Classifieds .......... 9 calendar to At b1BANK, we believe all banking should be personal. From our flexible CDs [email protected] to our high-tech digital banking services, b1BANK always offers the expert Church................. 2 guidance you need. PublicNotices .... 6 Police................... 3 Phone..... 728-2250 Fax........ 728-5991 Page 2 – Thursday, March 11, 2021 -- The Richland Beacon-News -- Rayville, LA Obituary oil field driller. He is -pre father and husband who JOANN Shirley, and Roger - Ste ceded in death by his father, phenson and wife, Glenda; taught his children about DILMORE Cecil Harold Williams Sr. Jesus, respect, hard work and her sister, Mag Haynes Survivors include his and integrity. Gene was a and husband, Fred. wife of 17 years, Tonia man of his word and those Mrs. JoAnn Dilmore Condolences may be was born January 17, 1940 Williams of Start; daugh- who knew him will forever left at brownholleyfuneral- ter, Chelsey Goodwin of remember his wicked sense in Rayville and passed homes.com. Prairie Grove, AR; mother, of humor and sweet nature. away Thursday, February Martha Johnston of Delhi; Gene loved his family 25, 2021 in Rayville. LEE A memorial service will siblings, Lesia Mooney and and left behind daughter, WILLIAMS husband, Tony, of Start, Terry and husband, Danny; be held at a later date. Marshall Williams and son, Randy and wife, Cyn- Mrs. JoAnn is preceded Funeral services for in death by her husband, wife, Rita, of Start, Timmy thia; grandchildren, Jesse Lee Williams, 85, of Holly MARK L. Johnston of Delhi, Stevie GENE R. STEPHENS and Sarah; sister, Rebecca J.C. Dilmore; parents, Tot Ridge, were held Thursday, and Ruby Stephenson; March 4, 2021, at Brown- WILLIAMS Johnston of Delhi, Cecil Gene R. Stephens was and husband, Glenn; sister- Williams of Amarillo, TX, born to Jesse and Daisy in-law, Lucille Stephens; grandson, Justin Dilmore;Holley Funeral Chapel, brothers, Jerry, Johnny, Funeral services for Joe Williams and wife, Ali- Stephens on July 3, 1935 and a host of nieces and Rayville. Larry and Donnie Stephen- Mark L. Williams, 44, of cia, of Jena, Sherwin Wil- and was reunited with his nephews. Interment will be in son; sisters, Jean Dilmore Start, were held Sunday, liams and wife, Jennifer, of beloved wife in heaven on Graveside services for the Greer Cemetery, Ray- and Irma Cromwell. March 7, 2021 at Brown- Jeana, and Wiley Powell of Sunday, March 7, 2021. Gene R. Stephens, 85, were ville, under the direction Survivors include her Holley Funeral Chapel, Purvis, MS; and his numer- He was preceded in held Monday, March 8, of Brown-Holley Funeral son, James L. Dilmore; Rayville, with Bro. Joe ous nieces and nephews. death by his parents; wife, 2021 at Rayville Masonic Home, Rayville. Hooter officiating. Pallbearers were Land- Martha; brothers, Earl, Cemetery, Rayville, with grandchildren, Heather Mr. Lee was born, Oc- Vestal and husband, Mi- Interment was in the on Cross, Michael Copes, Paul and Ralph; sisters, Bro. Danny Trichell offi- tober 16, 1935 in Holly chael, Michael “Bean” Newton Cemetery, Delhi.
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