Obituaries

Funeral services for Betty Glass Davis Royals, 81, of Pearson, GA, formerly of Baskin, were held Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville,with Bro. David Shirley officiating. 

Interment was in the Lynn Cemetery, Archibald.

Mrs. Betty was born July 20, 1942, to the late Purvis Delton Glass and the late Estelle Gaither Kirbo Glass. She passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA, following a short unexpected illness.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Helen Irene Myers, 92, of Epps, were 3 p.m. Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Arnold officiating.

Interment followed at Lone Cherry Cemetery in Mangham. Arrangements were under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville.

Mrs. Myers was born May 31, 1931, and went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 24, 2023. She was a member of Hegwood Baptist Church. Granny loved traveling, gardening, quilting, cooking for her family, but more importantly spending time with her family.

Memorial services for Michael “Mike” Collins Jr., 37, of Rayville, were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at the Brown-Holley Chapel, Rayville, with Bro. DeWayne Fountain officiating. 

Mike was born September 24, 1985, in Monroe and passed away Friday, August 18, 2023, in West Monroe.

Mike was a sergeant with the US Army National Guard. He was proud member of the NELA EMS family for 12 years. He was also a volunteer firefighter with District 8 Fire Department for the last five years.