Obituaries

Eric Maxine Smith Lingo departed this earth on April 23, 2021, having lived 95 years.

Maxine was always smiling, with a twinkle in her eye, never meeting a stranger, a friend to all. She was an accomplished poet, having won a Poet of Merit Award from the International Society of Poets. Her published book of poetry was self-titled “A Joyful Journey,” the way she thought of her long and happy life. 

Memorial services for Freddie Joe McVay Jr., 46, of Rayville, were held Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville, with Pastor Douglas Kimble officiating.

Freddie was born March 19, 1975 in Monroe and passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Shreveport.

Freddie is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Oneal McVay and Lillian McVay; and his maternal grandparents, Bill Cheek and Ruth Cheek.

Funeral services for Mr. Gene Sorey, 93, of Rayville, were held Saturday, April 17, 2021, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Rayville with Rev. Troy Dennard officiating. 

Interment followed in Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Mr. Sorey was born Dec-ember 23, 1927 and passed away April 12, 2021. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Rayville. He was a graduate of Rayville High School and a veteran of the United States Navy.