Obituaries

Clyde “Leroy” Cooper, age 82, of Broaddus, passed away at his home on March 9, 2024. He left this earth peacefully in the arms of his loving wife, Verna, and daughters, Chris and Trema. Leroy, the youngest of four children, was born on October 22, 1941, in DeQuincy, Louisiana, to the late C.H. Cooper and the late Lois Edwards Cooper. He served as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army from 1960 to 1963. Following his honorable discharge from the service, Leroy’s earliest employment was as a collector for a finance company.

Dempsey Lynn McClelland, 70, of Bronson, passed away on March 4, 2024, in Tyler. He was born on December 17, 1953, in Nacogdoches, to Dempsey Daniel McClelland and Lougena Jones McClelland. Lynn was a lifetime resident of Bronson, and worked in construction as a Crane Operator for many years. In his free time, Lynn loved working in his yard, keeping everything neat and clean. He enjoyed mowing and gardening, tending to flowers, watching birds, and his pine trees. He also had a passion for fishing and hunting, motorcycles, cars, and especially cherished his '81 Corvette.

Charles Edward Harvey, Sr., 78, of Carthage, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. He was born on February 2, 1946, in Burkeville, to parents, Lamar and Irene Opal Harvey. Charles was a hard-working individual who never met a stranger and was known for his generous nature. He worked as a Truck Driver for Overland Freight Frontier Trucking, traveling all over the United States. In his free time, Charles loved spending time with his family and grandkids, as well as his beloved dog, Fat-Fat. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, pursuing his passion for the outdoors.

Mrs. Lasonia Natasha Jenkins Lister, age 42, of San Augustine. Mrs. Lister departed this physical life on February 22, 2024, at her residence in San Augustine. Lasonia was born May 26, 1981.