Stephen “Cheese” Maner was born on Nov. 13, 1976, to Patricia Diane Holts Maner and the late William Maner. He departed this life on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, at his mother’s home.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Patricia Diane Holts Maner; his wife, Ashanti Smith Maner; two children, Beyonce Pittman and William Maner; two brothers, Larry (Gwendolyn) Holts and Eric (Shanell) Manning; one sister, Trish Maner; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

The viewing will be held Saturday, Nov. 10, from noon until 2 p.m., followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. at the Second Missionary Baptist Church in Bogalusa. Interment will follow in the Bogalusa Cemetery.

Cook-Richmond Funeral Home of Bogalusa is in charge of arrangements.