Obituaries

Vickie Rena Jones

Graveside services for Vickie Rena Jones, 50, of Rayville, were held Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Start Cemetery, Start, with Bro. Marvin Reiger officiating under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Vickie was born March 5, 1974, in Monroe, and passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, in West Monroe.

Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com.

Johnny Barry Buffington

Visitation for Johnny Barry Buffington, 73, of Monroe, was held Monday, March 11, 2024, at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville.

Mr. Johnny was born April 17, 1950 in Gillespie, IL, and passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Shreveport.

Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com.

Paul Thomas Smith

Graveside services for Paul Thomas Smith, 35, of Lake Providence, were held Friday, March 8, 2024, at New Hope Cemetery, Lake Providence, with Bro. Jeff Skyes officiating under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Paul was born July 25, 1985 in Monroe and passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Shreveport after a short battle with cancer.

Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com.

Billy J. Mercer Sr.

Funeral services for Billy J. Mercer Sr., 84, of Winnsboro, were held Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Lone Cherry Baptist Church, Mangham, with Bro. Doyle Adams and Bro. Caleb Parks officiating. 

Interment was in the Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mr. Billy was born July 24, 1939, in Mangham, and passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Winnsboro. 

Mary Ann Yeates

Funeral services for Mary Ann Yeates, 81, of Tallulah, were held Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville, with Bro. Alvin Stowe officiating.

Interment was in the McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

Mrs. Mary was born February 27, 1943, in Bastrop, and passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, in Tallulah.

Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com.

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