By JIM BUTLER 

This year’s inductees into the Bolton High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame will be recognized at an April 24 event.

Two of the six selections are posthumous – longtime Alexandria Mayor Edward G. “Ned” Randolph Jr., Class of ‘60, and Robert B. “Buddy” Tudor, contractor and real estate developer, Class of ‘53. 

Others selected from among nominations submitted to the association are: 

William G. “Bill” Bowdon III, Major General USMC retired, aviator and former commander 1st Marines Division, Camp Pendleton, CA, Class of ‘66; Jeffrey “Jeff” Carbo, award-winning landscape architect, member of LSU Hall of Distinction, contributor to non-profit institution campus enhancements, including Bolton Academy, Class of ‘78; Richard R. “Dick” Clayton Ph.D, professor emeritus University of Kentucky, nationally recognized in field of drug research, member College of Public Health Hall of Fame, Class of ‘59: Lyn Rollins, sports broadcaster, member Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, Class of ‘68. 

Tickets and sponsorships for the induction banquet are available at Bolton alumni.org/winfame.

 The event will be at Holiday Inn Downtown, cash bar 6 p.m., dinner and ceremony 7:30 p.m.

 Reservation required,  early purchase, individual ticket or table, is advised.

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Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) has announced the appointment of Connie Cooper as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, an expanded leadership role created to strengthen the university’s civil rights, equal opportunity, and compliance infrastructure.

Cooper will serve as LSUA’s Equal Employment Opportunity Officer and Title IX Coordinator, providing institutional oversight of affirmative action obligations, ensuring compliance with federal and state law and LSU System policies.

“Connie has demonstrated exceptional leadership and sound judgment during her tenure at LSUA,” said LSUA Chancellor Paul Coreil. “Her deep understanding of civil rights compliance, combined with her commitment to fairness and accountability, make her uniquely qualified to lead this expanded role at a critical time for higher education.”

In her new position, Cooper will lead campus-wide education and prevention initiatives related to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation. Her responsibilities include oversight of Title IX and continuous compliance monitoring to ensure fair, consistent, and legally sound processes for students, faculty, and staff. In addition, Cooper will supervise International Programs staff and oversee international student compliance, recruitment, and retention efforts. She will also provide oversight for campus programs and initiatives that promote cultural awareness and global engagement, including study-abroad opportunities.

Cooper will work closely with executive leadership, external stakeholders, serving as a liaison to community partners and regulatory agencies. She brings more than 15 years of experience advancing civil rights, equal opportunity, and accessibility within the education, mortgage lending, and housing industries. She has served LSUA as Director of Civil Rights Compliance for five years, where she has demonstrated strong leadership and a sustained commitment to institutional integrity.

“The opportunity to continue serving LSUA in this expanded role is both an honor and a responsibility,” said Cooper. “I look forward to working collaboratively across campus to ensure our policies, processes, and practices remain fair, transparent, and compliant while supporting a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all.”

Written by LSUA Division of Strategic Communications
Photo credit – Nathan Parish

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The Pineville Jr. High Lady Vols claimed the League Championship title with a playoff win over Brame on Jan. 29 in a closely contested matchup.

The championship game featured multiple lead changes and strong performances from both teams, keeping the outcome in doubt until the final moments. The hard-fought contest highlighted the competitiveness and determination displayed throughout the season.

Louisiana Christian University hosted the playoff game, providing a neutral site for the championship. Event organizers noted that the venue and support helped create a positive, high-quality experience for both teams.

Community leaders expressed appreciation to Dr. Johnson and Louisiana Christian University for their role in hosting the event, emphasizing that collaborative efforts like this showcase the strong community spirit that makes Pineville a desirable place to live and compete.

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We are thrilled to announce that Jared Hicks has been promoted to Senior Vice President & Government Guaranteed Lending Manager at BOM Bank!

With over 20 years of experience in banking and government roles — and 6 incredible years with BOM Bank — Jared has consistently shown outstanding leadership, dedication, and a passion for serving our customers and communities. Jared shared that he feels blessed for this opportunity, and he’s excited to continue expanding our Government Guaranteed Lending Department. We know his expertise and drive will take this program to the next level!

We’re so grateful to have such a talented professional on our team, and we can’t wait to see all the great things he will accomplish in this new chapter.

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This winter blast has created thousands of hassles, headaches, backaches and even some scary or dangerous situations here and right over there. It’s curtailed sports schedules, especially at the high school level.

Don’t want a team on a bus on dicey roads.

But sometimes the weather develops faster than expected, or totally unexpectedly. That’s when the MVP of your team has a different type uniform. The bus company’s driver uniform.

You might have seen the photo of an LSU bus – fortunately, not with the Tigers basketball team on it – stuck sideways on a mountain hillside near Fayetteville Monday.

Could have been worse, except for the driver.

Guys (and ladies) like J.D., Lenny and his son Nathan, Eric, Rodney, Bill, Barry, Charley, Oris, John, Miss Suzanne. Mike, who you’ll hear from. Tim, who you’ll hear about.

It’s the fairly non-descript group who drive team buses.

Some are task-oriented, and don’t talk while driving. Some are friendly, some are chatterboxes. Most bond in their own way with the coaches, staff and players, especially if they are regular travel partners.

Some are characters. Bill, past Medicare age but still energetic, unwittingly entertained by balancing huge portions of food on his fork. He wore big & tall clothes. He cleaned every plate. Didn’t spill anything. Had the belt size to prove it.

Many years earlier, Bill drove for the Arkansas Razorbacks basketball powerhouse way back when Eddie Sutton was calling the Hogs. Sutton ended his career at Oklahoma State, and Mike McConathy’s Northwestern teams played an annual paycheck game in Stillwater for several years. Once, Bill was the Demons’ driver. He was delighted because of his past history with Sutton.

This was not the 2005 game when Northwestern ended the Cowboys’ 108-game home win streak against non-conference opponents at Gallagher-Iba Arena. This was 2-3 years earlier, when Okie State blew out the visitors from Natchitoches. The coaches were still cordial in the postgame handshake line, which included everybody on the benches, from assistants to graduate assistants, student managers, and players, led by the head coaches.

And bringing up the rear, this one time, Bill. Seated a couple rows behind the Demons’ bench, in full bus driver uniform, he joined the end of the handshake line just in time to meet Sutton and lock onto his left arm while enthusiastically shaking the coach’s right hand. Doubt Eddie Sutton was ever more puzzled in a postgame handshake. He obviously didn’t remember Bill from more than 30 years ago. His expression was borderline panic until a hustling staff member interrupted.

Barry was a favorite personality,although he had a heavy foot, not only in big-city traffic, but most any time a few vehicles were in range. He quickly earned the nickname “Barry Brakes.”

But he got the Demons home through some pretty dodgy weather many a trip.

High school coaches used to be their team bus drivers. Everybody had a commercial drivers’ license.

“Not as much nowadays, but for a long time, if you didn’t drive a bus, you weren’t going to be a coach,” said McConathy, who played at Airline, always planned on being a coach while starring at Louisiana Tech, and began the Lady Vikings basketball program as their coach/driver. He drove Bossier Parish Community College teams all 16 years he was coaching the Cavaliers – not just his team, but occasionally, others, too.

There are still places, mostly smaller schools, where coach is also the bus driver.

But over the past 20-30 years, that role generally is filled by the pros.

That brings up Tim. Tim Henderson. He is the regular driver for the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters. This week, he’s their hero. He helped them through 18 hours stopped on Interstate 20, in a miles-long jam, about just five miles from home. You can read about their ordeal in today’s Lincoln Parish Journal, with Malcolm Butler providing an inside account.

McConathy doesn’t make bus trips any more. But the retired coach and erstwhile bus driver remembers countless experiences and like every coach of every team at any level, admires those “bussies” who truly keep it between the ditches when that’s not easy.

Maybe his most frightening passenger experience was traveling back from Conway, Ark., as a snow and ice storm surprised forecasters.

“We drove into town, played the game – and the weather was getting so bad that nobody other than those who had to be there were in the gym – and headed home.

“Coming around a curve on the interstate loop in Little Rock — we weren’t going more than 25-30 mph — we were crossing a bridge and the bus started to slide. For a couple seconds, you didn’t know … fortunately the bridge was at a slight uphill angle from right lane to left, there wasn’t any other vehicle in the left lane, and it was a short bridge. We weren’t going very fast at all, but after that, it was a long time and a lotta miles down the road before we got over 20 mph.

“Another time, coming back from a game at Arkansas, it was cold, cold, and the defroster wasn’t working. We had to get coaches with towels to wipe the windshield so our driver could see the road, or we were gonna be sitting alongside it waiting for a long time for better weather.

“The thing that amazes me still is on all of those trips, with snow and ice or really bad storms, you never saw panic in their eyes, or at least they never let on if they were the least bit jumpy. They just drove. You felt confident because they were. You felt cared for. You felt safe.”

Thanks to people like J.D., Charles, John, Miss Suzanne, Barry Brakes — and Tim, this week’s hero in the 318 AC team bus universe..

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Firefighters with Ruby Kolin Fire Department/Rapides Parish Fire District No. 7 recently participated in a full day of live fire training, working alongside neighboring departments to strengthen operational skills and interagency coordination.

The training began with live fire exercises focused on hose line placement, fireground leadership, and scene management. Firefighters practiced command responsibilities and decision-making under realistic conditions designed to mirror active emergency scenes.

While crews were preparing to pause training activities, the department was dispatched to an out-of-control grass fire. Shortly after clearing that call, units responded to a structure fire. Additional details regarding the incidents are expected to be released at a later time.

Following the emergency responses, firefighters returned to the station to place apparatus and equipment back into service before resuming training operations later in the evening. Evening drills concentrated on fire behavior and safe, effective fire attack techniques.

Multiple agencies participated in the joint training, including Mansura Fire Department, Oak Hill Fire Department, Grant Parish Fire District No. 5, and Grant Parish Fire District No. 6. Officials noted that collaborative training efforts help improve teamwork and preparedness, ultimately enhancing the level of service provided to the community.

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Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a two-vehicle crash on Jan. 28 around 10:48 am on Louisiana Highway 1 at Tyler Road. The crash claimed the life of 44-year-old Latrice Y. Robinson of Marksville.

The initial investigation revealed that a 2015 Ford Focus, driven by Robinson, was southbound on Louisiana Highway 1. For reasons still under investigation, the Focus crossed the centerlines into the northbound travel lane in an attempt to pass multiple vehicles. As a result, the Focus collided head-on with a northbound 2016 Infiniti QX8.

Robinson, who was restrained, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and a passenger of the Infiniti, who were restrained, sustained moderate injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Routine toxicology samples were obtained and submitted for analysis.

While the cause of this crash remains under investigation, distracted and inattentive driving continues to be a leading cause of crashes in our state. Louisiana State Police urges all motorists to stay alert while driving. A lapse in one’s awareness can have deadly consequences.

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Funeral services for Mr. Aubrey Alton Holden will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at First United Pentecostal Church, Glenmora, with Reverend Brandon Goynes officiating. Interment will follow in Butter Cemetery, Forest Hill, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Glenmora.

Mr. Holden, 91, of McNary, entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 28, 2026, in his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. His family was one of the founding families of the First United Pentecostal Church of Glenmora, where he served for many years as a dedicated Sunday School teacher and provided a peaceful Christian home for his family. Aubrey served his country honorably as a proud member of the United States Army. He was an electrician by trade, but a jack of all trades. He enjoyed making music, flowers, and gardening, and he loved babies. He possessed an inventive mind and a quiet wisdom. He lived with no fanfare and carried a sly, quiet sense of humor. In his own words, “I am not much of a talker.” He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

His was preceded in death by his loving wife of sixty-seven years, Marjorie Holden; his parents, Hiram and Eva Holden; three brothers, E.J. Holden, Wilbur Holden, and Douglas Holden; and two sisters, Shirley Chamberlain and Hattie Jean Yoder.

Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory include three sons, James Gregory Holden (Tammy) of Glenmora, Rick Holden (Karen) of Purvis, Mississippi, and Brian Holden (Annette) of Lafayette; one brother, Arthur Holden (Doris) of Glenmora; two sisters, Betty Hampton (Sam) of Pasadena, Texas, and Rhonda Sartin (Ricky) of Breaux Bridge; eight grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; and eleven great-great grandchildren.

A time of visitation will be held at First United Pentecostal Church, Glenmora on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visitation will resume at the church on Saturday January 31, 2026, at 12:00 noon until time of services.

Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Holden family by visiting http://www.rushfh.com

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Graveside Services for Mr. Robert Jean Chevalier will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Northeast Louisiana Veteran’s Cemetery in Rayville, LA with Bro. Charlie Brown officiating. Family will accept friends for visitation from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, Monday, February 2, 2026, in the Chapel of Griffin Funeral Home in Monroe located at 600 HWY 139.

Robert Jean Chevalier was born on September 16, 1937 in Glenmora, LA, and passed from this life on January 26, 2026, in Monroe, LA at the age of 88.

Full obituary details to follow.

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By JIM BUTLER

Revolution Aluminum Propco LLC proposes to operate a landfill on Williams Lake Road near Pineville.

Part of the company name likely rings a bell. A decade ago Revolution Aluminum announced plans to build an industrial park in the same vicinity. That went south, its promoter, Roger Boggs, eventually pleading guilty in 2022 to deceiving a creditor.

The current LLC representatives registered with the Secretary of State’s Office in 2024.

According to records, Jody O’Neal is registered agent and Thomas Tucker is manager.

The company seeks a solid waste permit allowing a Type 1 (commercial and industrial waste) landfill.

Any party with comments can direct them to DEQ’s Office of Environmental Services, Waste Permits Division, Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313.

In the same vicinity as the proposed landfill is the SunGas Renewables proposed green methane plant.

Scheduled to begin construction in the second half of this year, the $2.4 billion facility has been caught up in the carbon capture whirlwind.

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By Rich Dupree

When Phoenix Buffet closed in Pineville in 2021 ending a 15-year run in the Pinebrook Square Shopping Center, many thought another restaurant, and maybe even another buffet, would open in its place. Well, it took 5 years, but today a sign went up that confirmed what most could see from the ongoing remake of the façade – Pineville is getting another Mexican Restaurant.

Nogal Mexican Grill is opening soon at 3107 Highway 28 East, which is directly behind CVS Pharmacy off 28 East or directly behind Chuck’s Ace Hardware off Edgewood Drive.

Nogal Mexican Grill originally opened in Deville in 2020, but like Phoenix Buffet, struggled to stay open during COVID – and once it closed because of staffing issues in 2021, didn’t reopen.

Even before the name was known, you could tell that a Mexican Restaurant was in the making – and social media has had a field day because of the number of Mexican Restaurant establishments that not only already exist in Pineville, but across Central Louisiana.

But what those who want to make fun and bemoan this announcement fail to recognize is the huge investment this family is making to bring Nogal Mexican Grill back to this community – and to put a vacant building back into commerce.

And while we do have a lot of Mexican Restaurants to choose from, we each have our own “favorite” based on the taste or authenticity of the food – or maybe the taste of the margaritas that make happy hour a little happier – or just how the staff makes you feel every time you stop by.

For anyone else who is not happy about another Mexican Restaurant opening, the Small Business Administration (SBA) will be happy to loan you the money to start whatever eatery you would like to open.

In the meantime, it will be up to Nogal Mexican Grill to earn your business. And for the City of Pineville, they are happy a building that has been vacant since COVID, will now be back in business for the foreseeable future.

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The Rotary Club of Alexandria, in partnership with the Alexandria Downtown Rotary Club, announces scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors planning to attend local higher education institutions.

This year, the club will award three $2,000 scholarships, including:

• The W.E. Pate Memorial Scholarship, reserved for a graduate of Bolton Academy.
• Two additional Alexandria Rotary Scholarships, awarded based on academic excellence, community service, and extracurricular involvement.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a 2026 graduating senior
• Must attend a high school in Rapides Parish (public or private)

Must plan to attend one of the following local institutions:

• Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC)
• Louisiana Christian University (LCU)
• Louisiana State University at Alexandria (LSUA)

Application Details:

• Online submission only (new this year)

The application must be completed in one sitting; students should have all information, essays, and materials prepared before starting.

Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
Application Link: bit.ly/rotaryscholarship2026

For questions regarding eligibility or the application process, contact Dr. Arlene Duos at aduos@lsua.edu or 318-473-6511.

These scholarships offer an excellent opportunity for local students to pursue higher education while staying close to home. Students are encouraged to apply and take advantage of this generous support.

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The look of Main Street in downtown Pineville is changing as investors and community members work to revitalize the area. Old buildings and storefronts are being refurbished, and new businesses are opening, bringing renewed energy to the heart of the city.

Local Jorge Rocha is among those committed to the effort. Rocha recently unveiled a new educational mural on Main Street, depicting the early days of Pineville. The mural includes QR codes that link viewers to a ten-minute digital presentation detailing the city’s history through the years.

“I’m proud to call this place home.” Rocha said. 

City leaders and residents alike have praised Rocha’s dedication and commitment, noting that such projects contribute to the ongoing revitalization of Pineville’s downtown area.

Great things are happening along the river in this historic city, and community-driven initiatives like this mural highlight the potential of Pineville’s continued growth.

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Arrests are accusations, not convictions.

Jan. 28

Christopher James Chenoweth, 39, Bunkie – possession of CDS, intentional littering, no head light, $1,600 bail;

Michael J. Lacoste, 71, Boyce – two counts contempt of court, $200,000 bail;

Bronson Jess Morgan, 30, Pineville – two counts theft, $1,000 bail;

Bohdan Plovetskyi, 25, Orlando – two counts simple burglary, $3,000 bail;

Glendell Wesley, 48, Alexandria – second degree murder, two counts aggravated assault with a firearm concealed negligent handgun, possession of a firearm by convicted felon, illegal carry firearm with drugs, possession of CDS, paraphernalia, resisting an officer, contempt of court, $198,500 bail;

Heather Renee Willis, 46, Oakdale – reckless operation, hit and run, driving under revocation, contempt of court, $1,950 bail.

Jan. 27

Eliart Arturo Bravo, 55, Baton Rouge – contempt of court, $50,000 bail;

Jyrus Malik Butler, 29, Pineville – simple arson, criminal trespass, $5,500 bail;

Zachary Scott Strother, 33, Oakdale – producing manufacturing distributing CDS possession of paraphernalia, parole violations, $1,500 bail;

Aeneas Keaire Paul, 19, Alexandria – simple burglary, resisting an officer, contributing to the delinquency of juveniles, $1,500 bail;

Joseph Hugh Worden, 61, Bunkie – possession of CDS, legend drug possession, $2,000 bail.

Jan. 26

Tellis Rayshun Coleman Jr., 30, Alexandria – careless operation of a vehicle, no driver’s license, possession of marijuana, resisting an officer, two counts contempt of court, $9,200 bail;

Katharine Elayne Kinney, 48, Ball – aggravated assault on a peace officer, simple battery, $3,000 bail;

Travis Gerald Mclaughlin, 30, Boyce – criminal damage to property, disturbing the peace, battery on officer, simple resisting a police officer with force or violence, $2,000 bail;

Shontavious Piper, 26, Pineville – domestic abuse battery intentional serious injury, contempt of court, $35,000 bail;

Jarred Thomas Rachal, 46, Pineville – two counts contempt of court, failure to appear, $51,000 bail;

Craig Allen Ramos, 33, Alexandria – driving under suspension, failure to secure registration, windshield required, reckless operation, three counts contempt of court, $54,000 bail.

Jan. 25

Tellis Rayshun Coleman Jr, 30, Alexandria – careless operation of a vehicle, resisting an officer, possession of marijuana, no driver’s license, two counts contempt of court, $9,200 bail.

Jan. 24

Trevon Shavez Coulter, 31, Alexandria – theft, possession of stolen property, two counts criminal trespass, $2,500 bail.

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James “Jimmie” Ray Dyson unexpectedly passed away on January 27, 2026.

He was born on November 9, 1952, in Pineville, Louisiana. Jimmie proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a retired veteran.

Following his military service, he worked for Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries and later spent over 20 years as a cross-country truck driver. He was a dedicated member of the American Legion Post 24 in Bogalusa, Louisiana.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Evie Lee Creel Dyson and Robert Charles Dyson, Sr.; his wife, Barbara Lambert; and his siblings, Robert Charles Dyson Jr., Freddie Dyson, Eddie Dyson, Richard Dyson, Earl Dyson, and Norma Gayle Dyson Frazier.

He is survived by his daughter, Adrienne Dyson Gates, and her husband, Frankie Gates; his sons, Brandon Dyson and Jason Freeman, and Jason’s wife, Ashley Freeman.

Jimmie is further survived by his cherished grandchildren: Natalie Mae Gates, Nathaniel Gates, Lizzy Byrd, Gabriel Dyson, Brandon Dyson Jr., Toby Dyson, Dakota Dyson, Maddison Dyson, Preston Dyson, Sayler Grisham, Evie Dyson, and Soren Dyson.

He also leaves behind his siblings, Tony Dyson, Joey Dyson, and Neva Lee Dyson, along with a host of nieces and nephews.

Jimmie will be laid to rest at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Slidell, Louisiana. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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Melinda Shea Grigg was born to John and June Grigg on July 25, 1966 in Shreveport LA. Shea parted from this life on January 26, 2026 in her home surrounded by her family after a battle with Cancer. She was 59 years old at the time of her death.

Shea was a member of Palestine Baptist Church where over the years she taught Sunday school, mission friends, GA’s, and VBS. She also sang in many Cantatas and directed special children’s programs. Shea attended school mostly at Fairview High School and Graduated from East Beauregard High School in 1984. Shea attended Louisiana College where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work in 1988. She went on to earn her Master’s degree in Social Work at Louisiana State University in August 1992.

After graduating from Louisiana College Shea started working for Rayford Enterprises at two psychiatric hospitals in Pineville and Alexandria. She also assisted in opening a psychiatric hospital in Denham Springs. Shea worked for Rayford Enterprises for 5 years. In 1993 she accepted a social work position with Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Lake Charles. While working at Women’s and Children’s Shea helped develop a program to identify infants at high risk of contracting RSV. Shea also was privileged to work for a time with Brighton Bridge Hospice. She was touched by her coworkers, patients, and their families.

After the birth of their children Shea and Rob decided to slow down and spend more time together as a family. She accepted a job with the Beauregard Parish School board in the Pupil Appraisal department. She worked there for 22 years advocating for students and families to ensure students received the best education possible. In 2021 Shea moved to work in Allen Parish Pupil Appraisal as the section 504 coordinator. She carried her love for advocating for students and families with her. She worked with Allen Parish School board for 4 years.

Shea faced adversity early when she was diagnosed with Cancer at age 15. With God’s healing she outlived the 3 months that doctors said she would live. Through God’s healing Shea overcame Thyroid cancer in 2006 and Breast Cancer in 2013. This last battle with Cancer did not defeat Shea, this time she received Heavenly healing.

Shea met the love of her life in September 1991–Robert Budnick. They were both head over heels and were engaged December 13, 1991. Shea and Rob were married on October 3, 1992. They were married 33 years. Despite being told she would never have children they were blessed with Madison and JT. Shea loved her children fiercely and always knew they were gifts from God. Madison and JT brought such joy to Shea’s life. She could not have imagined life without them. They helped Rob along with Laney provide loving care for Shea during the last weeks of her life.

Shea is survived by her loving husband Rob Budnik, daughter Madison of Frierson; son John JT Budnik and Laney of Sugartown; grandsons, Rhett and Hudson of Sugartown; Parents, John and June Grigg of Grant; Sister Jodi and Chad Reeves of Mittie; Brothers, Troy and Janet Grigg of Grant;& Scott and Jamie Grigg of Deridder; Brother in law and sister in Law JJ and Tracey Barnes of Walker; and step mother in law Peggy Budnik of Rockwood, Tenn.

Shea was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Glade and Jewel Grigg; maternal grandparents, Toby and Georgia Young; father in law Joseph Budnik, mother in law Elizabeth Barnes.

She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Broussard and his team; Dr. Thomas Dobbins and his team; and the team at Allegiance Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Hamilton Cemetery Association, c/o Colt Reeves at 2057 Turner Rd Pitkin, LA 70656.

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