James Dale Bates

August 1, 1930 – August 15, 2024

Homer, La.

Visitation: 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Lake Claiborne, Homer, La.

Memorial service: 2 p.m., immediately following visitation.

Ronnie Gene Ward

March 17, 1960 – August 18, 2024

Sarepta, La.

Visitation: 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 23, 2024, Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill, La.

Funeral service: 2 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2024, Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill.

Burial: Springhill Cemetery.

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