11/20/2025
Barbara “Nana” Ragan, 78, of Logansport, Louisiana, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, in Center.
Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Willow Grove Cemetery in Joaquin with visitation held prior, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Her grandson, Paden Fields will preside.
Born October 4, 1947, in Sulphur Springs, Barbara is the daughter of Marvin Reed and Mary Walker Reed. She loved her children, grandchildren, and her animals.
She is survived by:
Children:
Melody Branch of Alma, Arkansas
Homer McKelvey, Jr. and wife Rhonda of Timpson
Mollie McFadden of Logansport, Louisiana
Clent McKelvey of Logansport, Louisiana
Nakia and husband Robby Register of Joaquin
Grandchildren:
Alicia Fields
Samantha O’Hanley
Curtis McKelvey
Kimberly Chase
Jesse McKelvey
Lauren Holman
Allyson Fonville
Paden Fields and wife Ali
Barbara Jean McKelvey
Jacob McFadden and wife Shaylynn
Randy McFadden
Shelby McKelvey
Jamie McKelvey
T.J. McKnight and wife Angela
Jaycee McKnight
Many great-grandchildren
Sisters and brothers:
Patsy Scaggs of Sulphur Springs
Peggy and husband Larry Hallbrook of Lindale
Jackie Stockton of Logansport, Louisiana
Johny Reed and wife Tonjia of Hughes Springs
Dell and husband David Tomlin of Logansport, Louisiana
Tommy Reed and wife Nancy of Whitehouse
Numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends
Preceded in death by her husband, Homer McKelvey, Sr.; husband, Robert Ragan; and son, Jimmy Mac McKelvey.
Pallbearers will be Jesse McKelvey, Randy McFadden, T.J. McKnight, Jacob McFadden, Eli Fields, and Paden Fields. Honorary pallbearers will be Mac Fields, Quinton Burr, Easton Burr, Ashton Moore, and Dillon Moore.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
