Obituaries - April 2005

April 1, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MR. JOHN S. BRADY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA. 71291
Funeral services for Mr. John S. Brady, 90, of Bossier City, formerly of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 2, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe, with Dr. Colin Wimberly officiating. Interment will be in Monroe Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe.
Mr. Brady was born in Harlen, Kentucky on January 4, 1915 and passed away March 30, 2005 in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Mr. Brady was a veteran of World War II. He was in the house painting business for 62 years. Mr. Brady was very active at Calvary Baptist Church in Monroe for 65 years before moving to Bossier City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Shields Brady, Sr. and Myrtle Fraley Brady Edwards, brothers and sisters: Gertrude McCurdy, Mabel Joiner, Walter Brady, Audrey Davis, Elton Brady, Virginia Ross, Elnora Brady, Cecil Brady, and a grandson Nicholas Daniel Brady.
Survivors are his wife of 70 years Elsie Evelyn Brady; daughter: Wanda Allen and husband R. H. of Memphis, TN; son: Dr. John Melvin Brady and wife Denise of Bossier City, LA; grandchildren: Randal Hue Allen, Aronda A. Thetford, Kristen Brady Williams, Ehren Shane Brady; great grandchildren: Daniel Hue Allen, Eric Hue Allen, Alaina Christine Thetford, John Leslie Thetford II, Arika Lilley, Taylor Nicholas Williams; sisters: Margrette Welch and Gladys Sievers both of Swartz, LA.
Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, Louisiana.

TERIECE CATHERINE IVEY DYER CYRUS
Miller Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Teriece Catherine Ivey Dyer Cyrus, born February 17, 1912 departed this life on Saturday, March 26, 2005.
She was born to the late Mr. & Mrs. Verge and Nora (Green) Ivey of Calhoun, LA. She was married to the late Rev. Isaac Samuel Dyer (founder of Dyer Chapel CME Church) and to this union three daughters were born. She later married the late William (Bill) Cyrus.
Mrs. Cyrus gave her life to Christ at an early age and never took her hand from the plow. She planted seeds that have produced fruit nation-wide through her dedicated church service and teaching career.
For 86 years she was connected to the CME Church in many note-worthy capacities. She served the local, district, and conference levels as a true leader with service to youth as her primary mission.
From the humble beginning of a "one room" schoolhouse in Doyline, LA to culminating her public school career at Drew Elementary and Boley Elementary of West Monroe as librarian, she gave 35 years of service to public school systems of Webster and Ouachita Parishes.
She graduated from Grambling College (now Grambling State University) in the area of Teacher Education and did further study at Ohio State University and Boston University.
She later developed her career in Library Science and became librarian at Jerry A. Moore Elementary School in Minden. She later moved to West Monroe as librarian for Boley Elementary and finally to Drew Elementary School where she retired after 35 years of service.
Retirement did not end her work. She continued to serve her community and children by becoming the first director of the newly developed Head Start Program in Ouachita Parish. She conducted many youth retreats and worked on the Silver Waters Girl Scouts Council as a board member.
Retirement still was not an option for her. She and her daughter, Nora, owned and operated the Westside Day Care & Child Development Center in West Monroe where many lives were touched. Her awards were too numerous to mention. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and National Association of University Women.
She leaves to cherish her memories: one brother, W.D. (Naomi) Ivey, three daughters: Virgie Lagarde, Gwendolyn Gipson, and Nora (Jack) Taylor, five grandchildren: Betty (Leroy) Hawthrone, Theresa Maria (Lamar) Jenkins, Anthony Lagarde, Pierre (Cynthia) Bingaman II, and John Bingaman; 13 great grandchildren, a nephew, many relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, April 1, 2005 at Miller Funeral Home 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Homegoing Celebration, Saturday April 2, 11:00 AM at Dyer Chapel CME Church, 112 Prune St. West Monroe, LA.

LOIS HARRIS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA.
Graveside services for Lois Harris, age 94, of Monroe, LA, will held on Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 11:00 AM at Oak Grove Cemetery, south of Simsboro, LA, with Rev. Kirby Vining under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA.
Lois died on Thursday in Ruston following a lengthy illness. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Monroe, LA. She is preceded in death by her parents Elisha Harris and Minnie Boddie Harris; two brothers, Miller C. Harris and Ira W. Harris; sister Odessa Harris.
She is survived by her sister Ruby Harris Edmonson of Denham Springs, Louisiana; nephews Ray Harris of Simsboro, LA, and Bob Edmonson of Denham Springs, LA; niece Ann Carney of St. Petersburg, FL, and numerous great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston on Friday, April 1, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

MR. DOYLE D. JENNINGS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Memorial services for Mr. Doyle D. Jennings, 68, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 2, 2005 at Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ with Bro. Ray Melton officiating.
Mr. Jennings was born in Cordell, Oklahoma on August 24, 1936 and passed away in West Monroe, LA, on Thursday, March 31, 2005. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mrs. Lavern Cloud Jennings of West Monroe, LA; daughter: Tamara Jennings Miles and husband Michael A. of Lafayette, LA; son: Dane A. Jennings and wife Roseanna of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren: Misty Cook Corbell, Zachariah Austin Cook, Abigail Jennings, Elisabeth Ann Jennings and Sarah Jane Jennings; great grandchildren: Gavin Trenton Cordaro and Asher Jennings Corbell.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ Mexico Medical Missions Fund, 3201 North Seventh Street, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291, 318-396-6000.
Doyle fought the long fight and the battle has been won. He was a true warrior from beginning to end. He played college football for the University of Oklahoma from 1954 until 1957. He was part of college footballs longest winning streak which consisted of 47 straight games. He was a two time All American.
He won two National Championships, an Orange Bowl Championship and was part of the first team to ever run the "No Huddle" offense. Doyle's final words as he went home to be with the Lord was "It Is Well With My Soul".

ROBERT F. RHONE, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Memorial services for Mr. Robert F. Rhone, Jr., 55, of Monroe, will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 3, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Margaret Jensen officiating.
Mr. Rhone, the Executive Director of MAINLINE, died Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at his residence.
He was a 1967 graduate of West Monroe High School and a 1971 graduate of NLU, receiving a degree in Geology. He was a member of Unity School of Christianity and a leader of Unity Study Group for about 8 years.
He was a hospice volunteer with Glenwood Hospital from 1984 until 1986, a member of the Northeast Louisiana Gem and Mineral Society for many years and a member of NRA.
He was an incredibly giving person who helped many people and animals in his life. His father, Robert F. Rhone, Sr., preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Luffey Rhone; mother, Margaret Rhone; sister, Barbara Rhone; sister and brother-in-law, Maureen and Richard Ballard; niece, Tammy Zachry and husband, Mark; great-nephew, Paul Zachry and wife, Lauren; and great-niece Katie Meredith and husband, Jamie.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Unity Study Group and MAINLINE Volunteers.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM, Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace's Home for Abused Animals, River Cities Humane Society for Cats, or Unity Center for Truth.

ATTORNEY CHRIS ROGGERSON, JR.
Monroe, LA. In Loving Memory of
" Honey, we love you and miss you"
Attorney Chris Roggerson, Jr., of Monroe, Louisiana retired Senior Executive Service Federal employee of the United States Government, died March 8, 2005, after a lengthy illness.
Born October 3, 1927 in Monroe, Louisiana he was the second son of the late Chris Sr., and Trudie Roggerson.
He was a graduate of Sumner High School located in St. Louis, Missouri. He received his L.L.B. from Lincoln University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri and his Doctors of Law from Southern University Law Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Chris practiced law in New Orleans as a member of the law firm, Dejode and Roggerson. He was a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association for over fifty (50) years, and was honored in January 2004 for his years of service as a member. He also received a number of honorary degrees from various universities around the country.
On a motion by John Lee Rankins, Solicitor General of the US, Chris was admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court.
A trail attorney with the United States Government, he had a career that span over 50 years serving under 6 presidents, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan and Bush.
Roggerson received a number of Congressional and Presidential awards for his tireless public service, as well as, numerous awards from the National and American Bar Associations. He held numerous positions in the U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission throughout the United States and served as Regional Director supervising twenty attorneys and litigating civil rights cases in more than five western states including Alaska and Hawaii, where he also had an office. He also served as a legal counsel to the Board of Veterans Appeal. He retired in 1995.
During his career with the EEOC, he was responsible for conducting EEOC enforcement litigation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Equal Pay Act (EPA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). He was also the lead attorney in a number of federal cases that protected the civil and human rights of Americans.
He was at one time Deputy Director to Leon Panetta in Health, Education and Welfare's Office of Civil Rights, staff director of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and served on a highly sensitive Ad Hoc Committee with friends, Pat Gray, former FBI Director, Victor Labat and other top government officials. Chris and his family was sitting with former President George Bush in his United Nations Headquarters when the Red Chinese were first admitted. He has represented the White House on a couple of occasions.
Chris has often said, "My proudest moment in public service was in 1990, when he was invited to attend the White House, in the Rose Garden when President Bush signed into law the American Disabilities Act. It marked a milestone in our Nation's quest to guarantee the civil rights of all citizens".
He was a veteran of the United States Army, during World War II and received an honorable discharge.
He is survived by his wife, Sybill Wilmer-Roggerson; children: Chris III (Yetta) of Columbia, MD, Michael of Washington, DC and Chris IV of Monroe, LA; brothers: James (Phyliss) of Huber Heights, OH, and Charles (Hattie) of Monroe, LA; three grandchildren: Attey, Krystal and Alexis; nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mr. Roggerson was respectfully laid to rest on March 14, 2005 at Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Robby D. Williams officiating. Services were entrusted to Miller Funeral Home. Interment was at Magnolia Cemetery. Family and friends gathered at the Kings Palace for repass.

GERALDINE "GRANNY JERI" WATSON
Farrar Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Funeral services for Geraldine "Granny Jeri" Watson, 74, of West Monroe will be Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Downsville with Bro. Floyd Pate officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Ararat Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Mrs. Watson, a retiree from State Farm Ins. after 27 years, died Wednesday, March 30, 2005 the way she always wanted, peacefully in her sleep. She was a member of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, and an auxillary worker at Glenwood for several years. Momma loved spending time with grandchildren and was an avid variety crossword puzzle worker.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Jerry Watson; parents Helen and Walter Wottrich; brother, Rolland Wottrich; son-in-law, Leland Hutto; and great-grandchild, Destiny Paige Pylant.
She will be dearly missed by her daughters and son-in-laws: Linda Hutto of Verda, LA.; Cynthia Bender and husband, Bobby, of Vicksburg, MS.; Debbie Golden of West Monroe; and Dawn Barnes and husband, Benton, of Wapella, IL. Grandchildren: Angel, Alan, Miranda, Eric Jr., Krystal, Alicia, Sheena, Daniel, Amanda, and Rob. Great Grandchildren: Kristin, Ashton, Shayna, Logan, Adyson, Trinity, Sabrina, C. J. and Leland II. Beloved dog, Oscar, and several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Hutto, Ricky Nolan, Ike Lipscomb, John Thrower, Josh Talley, Larry Pardue, Johnny Haddox and Matt Watson. Honorary pallbearer: Larry A. Duke
Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 until 8:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 until 12:00 at Farrar Funeral Home

Eva Geraldine Babcock, 79
TULLOS — Eva Geraldine Babcock, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home Chapel, Olla. Burial will follow at Lowe Cemetery, Kelly.

Larry Cox, 53
Larry Cox of Monroe, a pharmacy clerk, died March 26. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Monroe. Visitation is 8:30-9:30 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Teriece Catherine Cyrus, 93
Teriece Catherine Cyrus of West Monroe, a teacher, died March 26. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Dyers Chapel CME, West Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

Erma Dougan, 61
Erma Dougan of Monroe, a childcare attendant, died March 30. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Tuesday at Hester Central State Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Bill C. Downey, 78
Bill C. Downey of West Monroe, a retired clerk of court for Ouachita Parish, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

Odell Jenkins Fields, 77
FARMERVILLE — Odell Jenkins Fields, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Gum Springs Cemetery, Farmerville.

Andranita Finister, 4
JENA — Andranita Finister, daughter of Ronald Finister and Tonia Nelson, died March 26. Services are 1 p.m. today at Antioch Baptist Church, Jena. Burial will be at Webster Cemetery, Jena, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.

Albert Fredericks, 91
CLEARLAKE — Albert Fredericks died March 29. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home, Natchitoches. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery, Clearlake.

Mamie D. Hardy, 77
Mamie D. Hardy of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street extension.

Abe Harris Sr., 86
WISNER — Abe Harris Sr., a Louisiana Department of Transportation employee, died March 25. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Lola Mae Hogan, 79
QUITMAN, Ark. — Lola Mae Hogan, a homemaker, died March 26. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mer Rouge Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

James R. Holloway Sr., 75
COLUMBIA — James Roy 'Buddy' Holloway Sr., a retired lock operator with the U.S. Corps of Engineers and overseer of Salt Lake Farms in Hebert, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home Chapel, Columbia. Burial will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Derrick L. Howard, 34
VICKSBURG — Derrick L. Howard, a construction laborer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Palestine Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home Chapel, Tallulah. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Joy James, 81
Joy James of Monroe, a homemaker, died March 16. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Cemetery.

Zolee D. Johnson, 80
Zolee D. Johnson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Riverside Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Robert P. Kelly, 58
BASTROP — Robert P. Kelly, an accountant, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Christ Episcopal Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 1 p.m. until services begin at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lindon 'Bobby' Magness, 66
ROCKY BRANCH — Lindon "Bobby" Magness, a retired auto technician, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Shelby Niedes, 66
Shelby Niedes of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Johann Ochs, 84
WINNSBORO — Johann Ochs died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Edward Parker, 55
Edward Parker of Monroe, a laborer, died. Memorial services are 10 a.m. today at Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.

Chris Roggerson Jr., 77
Chris Roggerson Jr., of Monroe, a lawyer, died March 8. Services were March 14 at Macedonia Baptist Church. Burial was at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Cleophas Scott, 49
Cleophas Scott of Monroe, a construction worker, died March 22. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery.

Wardell Scott, 50
UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland — Wardell Scott died March 19. Services are noon Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Stella Bowman White, 95
JONESVILLE — Stella Bowman White, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Ackland Creek Baptist Church, Jonesville. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals of McFarland, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Allbritton, Jean: 2 p.m. today, Birds Creek Baptist Church, Harrisonburg.
Bush, Patricia: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mercy Seat Baptist Church.
Carter, Benjamin: 1 p.m. today, New Bethel Baptist Church, El Dorado, Ark.
Colvin, Sammie Woodroe: 11 a.m. Saturday, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Ruston.
Crenshaw, Frances: 2 p.m. today, Jones Pentecostal Church, Jones.
Manning, Mary: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Redman, Leon: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Simmons, Curtis: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Tucker, Louise G.: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Monroe.

April 2, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MR. BILL C. DOWNEY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mr. Bill C. Downey, 78, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday April 2, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Michi Head and Rev. Ray Owens officiating. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Downey died on March 31, 2005 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Downey was a member of the McGuire United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA. He worked with the Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court Office from 1948-1988, serving as the Clerk of Court from 1968 until his retirement. He served on the Louisiana Clerk of Court Retirement Board and the Louisiana Board of Election Supervisors. Mr. Downey was a U.S. Naval Veteran serving in World War II
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Gilbert Downey; Son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Kay Downey; Daughters and Sons-in-law, Judy and Danny Breard, Sally and Tod Cagle and Jenny and Steve Morris; Grandchildren, Danny and Miranda Breard, Jeremy and Rachel Cagle, Bryan Cagle, Chris Breard, Josh and Kasey Cagle, Darby Downey, Casey Morris, Anna Rose Morris and Mac Downey; Great Grandchildren Mary Helen Cagle, Mary Kathryn Breard, Johnathon Morris, Daniel Breard and Downey Cagle Pallbearers will be his grandsons.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be made to the McGuire United Methodist Church Building Fund or the charity of your choice.

LINDON "BOBBY" MAGNESS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Lindon "Bobby" Magness, 66, of Rocky Branch, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday April 3, 2005 at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Rocky Branch, LA, with Rev. Mickey Bounds officiating. Burial will be in Rocky Branch Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Magness died March 31, 2005 at the St. Francis Medical Center.
Mr. Magness was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Rocky Branch, LA. and a semi-retired Auto Technician with Sparks Nissan.
Survivors: his wife, Mrs. Mary Pace Magness of Rocky Branch, LA.; Son and Daughter-in-law, John B. and Sherri Magness of Montevallo, AL; Granddaughter, Johnna Krystine Magness of Montevallo, AL
Pallbearers will be Brandon Phillips, Calvin Chapman, Bob Chapman, Dale Chapman, James Chapman and J. C. Honeycutt.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.

ARTHUR G. KIEDAISCH
Hub Funeral Chapel - Grant Park, IL.
Funeral services for Mr. Arthur G. Kiedaisch, age 92, of Grant Park, IL, will be 1:30 PM Sunday, April 3, 2005 at the Zion Ev Lutheran Church in rural Grant Park, IL, with Pastor Lon E. Landsmann officiating. Interment will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery under the direction of Hub Funeral Chapel.
Mr. Kiedaisch was born July 18, 1912 in Lowell, Indiana and passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at Miller Health Car Center in Kankakee, IL.
Mr. Arthur was a retired Painter and Decorator. He was a WWII veteran serving in the US Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents, by his wife and by two sisters: Dorothy Arfman and Mildred Batterman.
Survivors include his sons: Danny (wife Nancy) Kiedaisch of Bloomington, IL, Randall (wife Jayne) Kiedaisch of West Monroe, LA; one sister: Carol Hoevet of rural Grant Park; one brother: Walter (wife Myrna) Kiedaisch of Manteno, IL; five grandchildren.
Mr. Kiedaisch will lie in state on Sunday, April 3, 2005 from 12:30 PM until time of service at 1:30 PM at the church.
Visitation will be Saturday, April 2, 2005 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Hub Funeral Chapel Grant Park, III.
Memorials can be made to the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grant Park or to the Grant Park Ambulance.

LULA BELLE MAY
Cox Funeral Home - Oak Grove, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lula Belle May, age 88, of Forest, LA, will be 2:00 PM Saturday, April 2, 2005 at the Cox Chapel Oak Grove, LA, with Rev. Kenny Herring officiating. Interment will be in Mer Rouge Cemetery Mer Rouge, LA.
Mrs. May was born January 14, 1917 and passed away Thursday, March 31, 2005 in the Oak Woods Home for the Elderly Mer Rouge, LA.
She was preceded in death by her husband Woodrow May, father Emmett Eckles, mother Erba Julia Eckles, brother T. W. Eckles, sisters Doris Simms and Louise Wilder.
She is survived by her sister: Lucille Eckles, Mer Rouge, LA; sister-in-laws: Lillian May, Grayson, LA, Roberta Herr, Johntowns, Pennsylvania; number of nieces and nephews. To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com

W. E. (WILLIAM EDWARD) "PAP" STEWART
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA.
Mr. W. E. (William Edward) "Pap" Stewart, 86, of Holly Ridge died April 1, 2005 at Richardson Medical Center in Rayville following a lengthy illness.
Born May 14, 1918 in Rankin County Mississippi, he moved to Richland Parish in 1945 to pursue his love of farming. After retiring from farming Mr. Stewart enjoyed fishing, gardening and watching sports.
Mr. Stewart was blessed with two loving families during his lifetime.
He was preceded in death by his first wife in 1979, Lessie Pearl "Leck" Finklea Stewart, after forty-three years of marriage.
He is survived by their only child, Gene Stewart of Rayville and daughter-in-law, D'Juana Neal Stewart. Mr. Stewart is also survived by three granddaughters, Terri Jean Stewart of Naples, Florida, Tonya Stewart-McAdam and her husband, Keith "Zippy" McAdam of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and Apryle Allen Mitchell and her husband, Bradley John Mitchell of Allen, Texas, as well as his great grandchild, Madison Jene Mitchell also of Allen, Texas. Mr. Stewart is survived by his wife of twenty-two years, Betty Pyles Stewart of Holly Ridge and his five step-children, Norman Pyles, Jr. of Holly Ridge, Margie Charrier of Rayville, Johnny Pyles of Montgomery, Texas, Sammy R. Pyles of Mangham and Marvin L. Pyles of Hampton, South Carolina. His sixteen grandchildren include Jessie Charrier, Virgil Charrier, Christy Charrier, Bradley Charrier, Ashley Pyles, Paul Pyles, Jason Pyles, Frankie Pyles, Matt Pyles, Jay Pyles, Regina Pyles Brooks, Sammy R. Pyles, Jr., Amber Nicole Pyles, Shane Pyles, Heather Pyles and Marvin Raymond Pyles. Pap is also survived by fourteen great grandchildren.
Mr. Stewart was preceded in death by one brother, Z. T. Stewart of Carthage, Mississippi, and is survived by four sibling, Alice Ruth Stewart Watkins of Forest, Mississippi, Annie Le Stewart Bennett of Williamsburg, Virginia, George Stewart of Carthage, Mississippi, and Alex Stewart of Mize, Mississippi.
Memorial services will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 3, 2005 at Brown Holley Funeral Chapel in Rayville with the interment at Greer Cemetery on Greer Road in Rayville with Rev. Anthony Stewart and Rev. Joe Arnold officiating.
Visitation will be at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville on Saturday, April 2, 2005 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
Pallbearers will be L. C. "Lucky" Pittman, Larry Milby, Norman Pyles, Jr., Johnny Pyles, Jessie Charrier, and Marvin Pyles.
Honorary pallbearers will be Willie Crawford and Sammy R. Pyles.
Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 or Louisiana Baptist Children Home, 7200 Desiard St, Monroe, LA. 71203

Edgar Joel Avery, 96
JONESBORO — Edgar Joel Avery, a retired barber, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Zions Rest Cemetery.

Billy Ray Bates, 67
JONESBORO — Billy Ray Bates died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Winnfield. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery, Calvin.

John S. Brady, 90
BOSSIER CITY — John S. Brady, formerly of Monroe, a retired painter, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

Thelma G. 'Tappie' Bryan, 76
BASTROP — Thelma G. "Tappie" Bryan, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Bastrop. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Tillou Cemetery.

Earl A. Guillot, 84
RUSTON — Earl A. Guillot, a machinist, died Friday. Graveside services are Monday at St. John Cemetery Mausoleum, New Orleans. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Christopher Robert Hill, 34
EROS — Christopher Robert Hill, a Guide employee, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Joe Lebron, 37
BASTROP — Joe Lebron, a carpenter, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Red Wing Cemetery, Goodwill. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home Chapel, Bastrop.

Shelby Jean Nieves, 66
Shelby Jean Nieves of West Monroe, a private sitter, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Rayville Church of God. Visitation is 11 a.m. until services begin today at the church. Burial will be at Start Cemetery, Start, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home Chapel, Rayville.

Johann Ochs, 84
WINNSBORO — Johann Ochs, a retired machinist, died Thursday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Winnsboro. Services will follow at a later date in California.

Jonathan Paul Pace, 47
ETHEL, Ark. — Jonathan Paul Pace, an employee of the White River National Wildlife Refuge, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Chute Cemetery, Ethel, Ark. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Essex Funeral Home Chapel, DeWitt, Ark.

Robert F. Rhone, Jr., 55
Robert F. Rhone, Jr. of Monroe, executive director for MAINLINE, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until services begin Sunday at the funeral home.

Lillian Tressie Smith, 95
OAK GROVE — Lillian Tressie Smith, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Grove. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today and until services begin Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at New Forest Cemetery, Forest.

Charles William Swopes, 77
BASTROP — Charles William Swopes, a mechanic, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Bastrop. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Wilmot Cemetery, Wilmot, Ark.

Carolyn M. Takewell, 66
Carolyn McClelland Takewell of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James Murriel Taylor, 51
WINNFIELD — James Murriel Taylor, a mechanic, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Winnfield. Burial will follow at Iatt Cemetery, Verda.

Lucille Walker, 90
DOWNSVILLE — Lucille Walker, a retired employee of Con-Agra, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Nettie Walker, 88
WISNER — Nettie Walker, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at New Hope Pentecostal Church, Sicily Island. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Kings Cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Norman Washington, 81
FERRIDAY — Norman Washington, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cypress Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof. Visitation is 1 p.m. until services begin Sunday at the church. Burial will be at Myrtle Grove Cemetery, Waterproof, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Newellton.

Geraldine Watson, 74
Geraldine 'Granny Jeri' Watson of West Monroe, a retired employee of State Farm Insurance Co., died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mount Ararat Baptist Church, Downsville. Visitation is 10 a.m.-noon today at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel, Farmerville. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Babcock, Eva Geraldine: 2 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home Chapel, Olla.
Bush, Patricia: 11 a.m. today, Mercy Seat Baptist Church.
Colvin, Sammie Woodroe: 11 a.m. today, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Ruston.
Cox, Larry: 1 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Monroe.
Cyrus, Teriece Catherine: 11 a.m. today, Dyers Chapel CME, West Monroe.
Dougan, Erma: 2 p.m. Wednesday, St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes.
Downey, Bill C.: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe.
Fields, Odell Jenkins: 2 p.m. today, Woodlawn Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Fredericks, Albert: 10 a.m. today, Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home, Natchitoches.
Hardy, Mamie D.: 11 a.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Harris, Abe Sr.: 11 a.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
Hogan, Lola Mae: 2 p.m. today, Mer Rouge Cemetery, Mer Rouge.
Howard, Derrick L.: 11 a.m. today, Palestine Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
James, Joy: 2 p.m. today, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Monroe.
Johnson, Zolee D.: 3:30 p.m. today, Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial changed to Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.
Manning, Mary: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Redman, Leon: 1 p.m. today, Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Scott, Cleophas: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Scott, Wardell: noon today, Richardson Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Simmons, Curtis: 11 a.m. today, New Light Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
White, Stella Bowman: 2 p.m. today, Ackland Creek Baptist Church, Jonesville.

April 3, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Geraldine Fife Babcock, 79
TULLOS — Geraldine Fife Babcock, 79, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at the Riser Funeral Home chapel, Olla. Burial will be at Lowe Cemetery, Kelly. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to service time today at the funeral home.

Thelma G. Bryan, 76
BASTROP — Thelma G. Bryan, a homemaker, died Friday. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Cox Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial will be at Tillou Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Joe J. Draughn, 76
BOSSIER CITY — Joe J. Draughn, formerly of Monroe, a retired floor mechanic, died Friday. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Edward 'Ed' Ferrell, 66
WILSON, Kan. — Edward "Ed" Ferrell, a retired minister, died Wednesday. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Coax Cemetery near Baskin under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Amos Heckard Sr., 83
EXTENSION — Amos Heckard Sr., a farmer, died Thursday. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Wake service will be 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation will be 1 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Lindon 'Bobby' Magness, 66
FARMERVILLE — Lindon "Bobby" Magness, a retired auto technician, died Thursday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Rocky Branch. Burial will be at the Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation will be 1 p.m. to services today at the church.

Fannie W.E. Norris, 78
Fannie Williamson Evans Norris of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

William Edward Stewart, 86
HOLLY RIDGE — William Edward "Pap" Stewart, a retired farmer, died Friday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home chapel, Rayville. Burial will be at Greer Cemetery, Rayville.

Charles William Swopes, 77
BASTROP — Charles William Swopes, a mechanic, died Friday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at the Cox Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial will be at Wilmot Cemetery, Wilmot, Ark.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Avery, Edgar Joel: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro.
Dougan, Erma: 2 p.m. Wednesday, St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes.
Guillot, Earl A.: Monday, St. John Cemetery Mausoleum, New Orleans.
Lebron, Joe: 2 p.m. today, Red Wing Cemetery, Goodwill.
Pace, Jonathan Paul: 2 p.m. today, Chute Cemetery, Ethel, Ark.
Rhone, Robert F.: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Smith, Lillian Tressie: 3:30 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Grove.
Taylor, James Murriel: 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Winnfield.
Walker, Nettie: 2 p.m. today, New Hope Pentecostal Church, Sicily Island.
Washington, Norman: 2 p.m. today, Cypress Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof.

April 4, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MR. JOE J. DRAUGHN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mr. Joe J. Draughn, 76, will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 5,2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA with Rev. Jamie Bonner officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe.
Mr. Draughn was born October 26, 1928 in Hattiesburg, MS and died April 2, 2005 in Monroe, LA.
Mr. Draughn had a passion for his family as well as hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by brothers: Marvin Draughn, Rachele Draughn, Harold Draughn, and Homer Draughn; sister, Geraldine Coley; and step daughter, Lena Mae Stokes. Mr. Draughn is survived by three step children: Jimmy Aulds of Arizona, Tommy Aulds, and Christine Morris both of Bossier City; three brothers: Hubert Draughn of Wiggins, MS; Willie Ray Draughn, and Robert Draughn both of Monroe, LA; special friend: Helen Morris of Bossier City, LA; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Pallbearers will be Perry Jeselink, Danny Moore, Hank Gann, James Draughn, Willie Draughn, and Chris Draughn. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM until at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.

MRS. (ROYLEA) MAMIE CRAWFORD LINER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Mrs. Mamie Liner was born December 13, 1915 in Downsville, Louisiana. She moved to West Monroe to attend beauty school and met Roylea, who was working in a shoe repair shop. They got married and spent many wonderful years serving their friends at Roylea's Shoe Shop, first in downtown West Monroe and then at Roylea's Shoe Shop and Mamie's Beauty shop on Cypress Street in West Monroe.
Mrs. Liner spent many years ministering to the children in the nursery of First Baptist Church of West Monroe and as a prayer warrior in the prayer room. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roylea J. Liner.
Also preceding her in death are her brothers: Boyce, Claude, Pierce, Joe and Clay Crawford and her sisters, Annie Calk, Roxie Hawkins, Ora Gaston, Eunice Brown and Nellie DeLouche.
Survivors are her children: James Liner (West Monroe High School Arts Teacher) and wife, Janice, Nellie Sue Guidry of Charlotte, North Carolina, Stanley Dale Liner Sr. (Band director of West Ouachita High School and wife Sharon, and Claudia Wright (Secretary at First Baptist West Monroe) and husband, John David (Rusty) Wright. She is also survived by fifteen grand children; twenty-four great -grand children; and a host of very special friends.
Pallbearers will be her nephews and grandsons. Honorary Pallbearers will be the deacons of First Baptist Church in West Monroe and the deacons of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Monroe.
The funeral service will be 1:30 PM on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Dr. David Uth and Rev. Tom McCurley officiating. Interment will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe or Gideons International.

MRS. FANNIE WILLIAMSON EVANS NORRIS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Services for Mrs. Fannie Williamson Evans Norris, 78, of Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at New Light Baptist Church on Prairie Rd. with Rev. Lindle Stewart officiating. Interment will follow in New Light Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, St. John Street, Monroe.
Mrs. Norris passed away on April 2, 2005, at a local hospital. She was preceded in death by her two husbands and granddaughters, Jennifer Evans and Benita Evans.
Survivors include her six children: Robert F. Evans Jr., Charlie Evans, Mark Evans, and Mary Evans, all of Monroe, LA, Martha Scarborough and husband, Ralph of Mobile, AL and Margie White and husband, Tommy of Salem, AL; two sisters, Vida Green and husband, Glen of Oak Grove, LA and Mary Bell Deggans of Monroe, LA; ten grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Pallbearers will be Chris Rawls, Tom Givens, Dan Stovall, David Fleming, Darren Guess, and Daniel Guess.
Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, St. John Street, Monroe.

THELMA SANDIFER SWAN SPURLIN
Robertsdale, AL
Memorial services will be at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at Hasley Cemetery West Monroe, LA.
She was born April 17, 1918 to the parents of Jasper A. Sandifer and Minnie Keene Sandifer, and died in the Nursing Home, Robertsdale, Alabama, March 22, 2005.
She was employed as a bookkeeper. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, two sisters, Marie Saxon, Bernice Moore and brother J. A. Sandifer, Jr. along with husbands Bob Swan and Henry Spurlin.
She is survived by her brother Homer Sandifer, wife Faye of Elberta, Alabama, and sister Wanza English, husband T. W., of West Monroe, Louisiana, along with several neices and nephews.

BEVERLY ANN WELCH
Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Shreveport, Louisiana
Beverly Ann Welch, 52, entered into peaceful rest Saturday, April 2, 2005 in Holy Angels Residential Facility, where she was a resident since 1973.
Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel, on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at 10:00AM Reverend John Harp will preside, assisted by Reverend James Scirratt. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Cemetery, Monroe, LA at 3:00 PM within the Mausoleum.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home, on Monday, April 4, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Beverly was born December 21, 1952 in Monroe, LA to Charlie Clark and Barbara Ann Welch. Prior to residing at Holy Angels Residential Facility, Beverly attended school in Bastrop, LA and St. Mary's Training School in Clarks, LA.
Beverly was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Spurgeon and Zula Welch; her maternal grandparents, James C. Scirratt and Mattie K. Scirratt Reily; and her uncles, Rufus A. Welch and Glenn B. Roscoe.
Her loving memory will live on in the hearts, thoughts and prayers of her parents; her uncles, James E. Scirratt and wife, Vera of Arlington, TX, Spurgeon Welch and wife, June of Columbia, LA; her aunts, Anita Welch Roscoe of Calhoun, LA, Earlene Welch Jones and husband, Ivan F. of Bald Knob, AR, Mary Welch Weston and husband, Don of Franklinton, LA; and her cousins, Martin K. Scirratt and wife, Carlene of Kingwood, TX, Jayson J. Scirratt of Washington, D.C., Ann S. Reed and husband, Doug of Eureka Springs, AR, Glenn S. Roscoe and wife, Kathy of Calhoun, LA, Karen R. Graham and husband, Jim of Calhoun, LA, Linda J. Terry and husband, Larry of Judsonia, AR, Franklin Jones and wife, Debbie, Des Arc, AR, Charlie C. Weston and wife, JoLynn of Hurley, MS, Donnie S. Weston and wife, Sharon of Vista, CA, John S. Welch and wife, Cindy of Houma, LA and Alisa W. West of Monroe, LA.
Pallbearers will be her cousins, Martin Scirratt, Jayson Scirratt, Glenn S. Roscoe, John S. Welch, Charlie C. Weston, Donnie S. Weston and Franklin Jones.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Holy Angles Residential Parents Group or to the Brookwood Baptist Church Building Fund.

Daisy F. Ensminger, 86
WISNER — Daisy Forman Ensminger, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Wisner Assembly of God with burial in South Central Cemetery under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Ann Hopkins Gober, 74
WISNER — Ann Hopkins Gober, formerly of Hamburg, Ark., a homemaker, died Sunday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Hamburg, with burial in Pinewood Memorial Cemetery. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. Monday at South Central Baptist Church, Wisner, under direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Christopher R. Hill, 34
Christopher Robert Hill of West Monroe, a Guide Corp. employee, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe, with burial in Head Cemetery. Visitation is from noon until service time at the funeral home.

John E. Johnston, 63
John E. Johnston of West Monroe, a retired Riverwood employee, died Sunday. Arrangements were incomplete under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Willie Earl Jones, 82
BASTROP — Willie Earl Jones, a retired lab chemist with International Paper Co., died Saturday. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Central Church of Christ, Bastrop, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Eddie L. Klines, 66
TALLULAH — Eddie L. Klines of Tallulah died Saturday. Services are incomplete under direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home St. Mary's Chapel, Tallulah.

Stormi Janae Ober, 15
Stormi Janae Ober of Monroe, a student, died Sunday. Arrangements were incomplete under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Vurley Marie O'Neal, 85
RAYVILLE — Vurley Marie O'Neal, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Start Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home.

Charles A. Robert, 88
Charles A. Robert of West Monroe, a retired carpenter, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Luna Assembly of God Church with burial in Luna Assembly Cemetery under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the church.

Billy R. Scott, 70
OAK GROVE — Billy R. Scott, a farmer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Brown Holley Funeral Home.

Carolyn M. Takewell, 66
Carolyn McClelland Takewell of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Christ Church with burial in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the church.

Lucille Walker, 90
DOWNSVILLE — Lucille Walker, a retired ConAgra production manager, died Friday. Services will be at 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, with burial in Aulds Chapel Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

John Burton Ziegler, 77
NEWELLTON — John Burton Ziegler, a farmer and rancher, died Saturday. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, St. Joseph, with burial at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Wood Lawn Cemetery, Crowley. Arrangements are being handled by Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday, and Geesey Ferguson Funeral Home, Crowley.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bryan, Thelma G.: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
Dougan, Erma: 2 p.m. Wednesday, St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes.
Draughn, Joe J.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Ferrell, Edward 'Ed': 11 a.m. today, Coax Cemetery, Baskin.
Guillot, Earl A.: 4 p.m. today, St. John Cemetery Mausoleum, New Orleans.
Heckard Sr., Amos: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension.

April 5, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MARCELLA ANDERSON
Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Arcadia, LA.
Funeral services will be held for Marcella Anderson, 88, at St. Rest Cemetery, on Monday, April 4, 2005 at 2:00 PM. Rev. Ronnie Sanders will officiate.
Mrs. Anderson was born August 16, 1916 in Ardmore, OK. She entered into rest April 2, 2005 in Simboro, LA.
She is survived by daughters and sons-in-laws: Joan and Fred Hood of Simsboro, LA, and Francis and Preston Alexander of Memphis, TN; granddaughters: Patricia Nesselrode of Baytown, TX, and Deanna Hattaway of Jonesboro, LA; grandsons: Jimmy, Kirk, and Frank Wenzler all of Memphis, TN; four great-granddaughters, six great grandsons, six great-great grandsons, three great-great granddaughters.
Pallbearers will be D. B. Gray, Drew Nesselrode, Larry Dodson, T. J. Wilson, Will Rockett, and Kirk Wenzler.

MRS. GRACIE LOUISE EVANS
Brown-Holley Funeral Home -
Rayville, LA.
Services for Mrs. Gracie Louise Evans, age 87, of Rayville, LA, will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home Chapel in Rayville with Rev. Robert Stroud officiating. Interment will be in Gwin Cemetery in Mangham under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA.
Mrs. Gracie Evans was born on May 5, 1917 in Baskin, LA, to William and Ida Jackson and passed away on Monday, April 4, 2005 in Rayville, LA.
Mrs. Evans was a member of Rayville First United Pentecostal Church.
She is survived by her daugthers: Bonnie Brady and husband, Jarrell of Baskin, LA, Melba Lockwood and husband, Guy of Farmerville, LA; sons: Archie Evans and wife, Linda of Sterlington, LA, Troy W. Evans of Baskin, LA; sisters: Ethel Coronado of Baskin, LA, Ella Dean of Monroe, LA; brother: Charles Jackson of Monroe, LA; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Barron Brady, Robbie Evans, Ricky Keen, Michael Evans, Randy Volentine and Brandon Fleming.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Brown Holley Funeral Home.

FRED HIGGINBOTHAM
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA.
Funeral services for Fred Higginbotham, 80, of Ruston, LA, will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at Grace United Methodist Church of Ruston. Officiating will be Dr. Wayne Evans. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston under the direction Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.
Mr. Higgbotham passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2005 in Ruston following a brief illness.
He was a lifelong resident of Ruston and long time active member of Grace United Methodist Church. He retired from Lincoln Parish Schools where he had been a teacher, coach, principal and superintendent. He was an officier of the Retired Louisiana Superintendent's Association and a longtime active member of the Ruston Lions Club.
He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Ross Higginbotham.
Survivors include his children Lawrence Higginbotham and wife Alice of Ruston, LA and Lora Hammons and husband Steve of Choudrant, LA; grandchildren Meg and Lauren Higginbotham of Ruston, LA, Hayden, Ross, John Cullen and Mary Conly Hammons all of Choudrant, LA.
Pallbearers will be Dr. Allen Herbert, Pat Moyers, Don Shows, Dr. Edwin Davis, Pat Garrett, Dr. George Smith, Bill Jones and James Gowdy. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Louisiana Tech Foundation for the Mary Ross Higginbotham Scholarship Fund or Grace United Methodist Church.

MR. JOHN E. JOHNSTON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. John E. Johnston, 63 of West Monroe, LA, will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA, with Dr. Greg Clark officiating. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Johnston was born May 10, 1941 in Liddieville, La. and passed away April 3, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Johnston attended Cedar Crest Baptist Church. He was retired from Riverwood after 35 years of service.
Mr. Johnston served in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. He was a volunteer at Louisiana State University Medical Center, was also a member of the Masonic Lodge #460 and a 32nd degree Mason. He was preceded in death by his son Barry Johnston.
Survivors are wife; Betty Johnston; son; Dennis K. Johnston and wife Karen; daughter-in-law: Lisa Johnston; five grandchildren: Brandi, Daniel, Briley, Brenna and Brandon Johnston all of West Monroe; brother: David Johnston and wife Hilda of Perry, GA. A host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, other family and friends.
Pallbearers will be John Jackson, Raymond Bullock, Robert Lindsay, Ben Brooks, Gene Haynes and Joe Harper.
Honorary pallbearers will be Butch Porter, Don Price and James (Bo) Harrist.
Memorials may be made to M.D. Anderson Hospital, St. Judes Hospital or Gideons International.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

MARY GILLUM RAMSEY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Gillum Ramsey, 90, of Farmerville, LA will be at 11:00 AM Thursday April 7, 2005, at First Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA. Rev. Alan Miller will officiate. Burial will follow at Farmerville City Cemetery in Farmerville, LA. Mrs. Marie Ramsey passed away Sunday April 3, 2005 in Farmerville, LA after a lengthy illness.
She is preceded in death by her husband Fletcher Ramsey, her parents Jess and Dema Gillum, a brother J.D. Gillum and a sister Kathryn Cupples. She is survived by her son John Wayne Ramsey and wife Doris of Merritt Island, FL; a daughter Kay Ramsey Mitchell and husband Monroe of Monroe, LA; a sister Gwendolyn Strother of Farmerville, LA; two brothers Emory Gillum and wife Virginia of Hodge, LA and Charles Gillum and wife Novie of Shreveport, LA; a sister-in-law Maxine Gillum of Farmerville, LA; five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Stein Baughman, Jr., John Preaus, Mickey Strother, Monroe Mitchell, Levy Redden and Keith Kenley.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Shorty Aulds, Zeke Tettleton, J.O. Clements, Dr. Stephen Venters and Medford Anderson.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 6, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Funeral Home.
A special thanks to Dr. Venters, Chateau D'Arbonne, Hospice Care of Louisiana and Union General Hospital. A heart felt thanks to niece Gay Gillum.

MRS. EARLEEN WILSON ROTH
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Services for Mrs. Earleen Wilson Roth, 88, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 6, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Michi Head officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Roth died April 4, 2005 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA. following a lengthy illness.
Earleen was born May 11, 1916 in Orange, Texas to Mary Lewis and Earl Nelson Wilson. She was a descendant of a pioneer family, John and Elizabeth Harmon.
In 1930, the family moved to West Monroe when her father, a superintendent with Yellow Pine Mill, was employed with Brown Paper Mill as well as two of her brothers and later, one of her sisters.
Earleen attended Ouachita Parish High School in Monroe and was involved in leadership positions with Campfire Girls; later known as the Girl Scouts of America.
Mrs. Roth was a member of the McGuire United Methodist Church in West Monroe, where she was an active and faithful member of her Sunday school class, circle and bible study classes when her health allowed.
Preceding her in death are: her husband of 44 years, Bruce C. Roth, her only son, Michael Bruce Roth, son-in-law, John Nathan "Tojo" Green, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl N. Wilson, two brothers: Lawrence E. Wilson, Kyle K. Wilson and two sisters: Justine Mahr and Helen Bubb. She is suvived by her only daughter, Judy Hudson and husband, Don of West Monroe, LA; two grandchildren, John Destin Green and wife, Teresa of West Monroe and Jessica Roth of Shreveport, LA; one great grandson, John Colten Green, who delighted her immensely; three step-grandsons, Don Jr., David and Daniel Hudson; Sister-in-law, Janice Roth of West Monroe, LA; brother-in-law, Victor M. Mahr of Cape Coral, FL and numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Her family also wants to remember a special niece, Joyce Wilson, whose daily visits were uplifting and a joyous blessing to her. We also give thanks to her many wonderful caregivers.
Pallbearers will be her nephews, Ron Roth, George Roth, Paul Roth, Phillip Roth, Ricky Bubb, and Johnny Wilson.
Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
For those who wish to send memorials, they may be made to The Building Fund for McGuire United Methodist Church, 1200 Arkansas Rd. West Monroe, LA. 71291 or to the charity of one's choice.

Adeline Blount, 78
CRYSTAL SPRINGS, Miss. — Adeline Blount, formerly of Monterey, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Yancy E. Edmonds, 56
DODSON — Yancy Edward Edmonds, a timber buyer, died Monday. Services are 9 a.m. Thursday at Siloam Baptist Church, Gansville. Visitation is 4:30-9 p.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Ludie Lowery Howard, 89
OLLA — Ludie Lowery Howard, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Mamie Crawford Liner, 89
Mamie Crawford Liner of West Monroe, a hairdresser, died Sunday. Services are 1:30 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. today until services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Garden.

Fannie W. Evans Norris, 78
Fannie Williamson Evans Norris of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at New Light Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services at the church. Burial is in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Charles G. Ramsey Jr., 74
MORGAN CITY — Charles G. Ramsey Jr., formerly of Rayville, retired, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Gill First National Funeral Home Chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home and 9 a.m. until services Wednesday. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery, near Crowville.

Billy R. Scott, 70
OAK GROVE — Billy R. Scott of Oak Grove, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Immanuel Christian Fellowship. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Thalia Leo Walker, 86
WINNFIELD — Thalia Leo Walker, a retired secretary for First Baptist Church, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Winnfield. Burial will be in Garden of Memories, Winnfield.

Samuel M. Wilkinson, 53
VIDALIA — Samuel Murray "Mearl" Wilkinson died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home Chapel, Vidalia. Burial will be in Whittington Memorial Cemetery, Liberty, Miss.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Dougan, Erma: 2 p.m. Wednesday, St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes.
Draughn, Joe J.: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Gober, Ann Hopkins: 2 p.m. today, Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Hamburg, Ark.
Heckard, Amos Sr.: 11 a.m. today, Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension.
Jones, Willie Earl: 10 a.m. today, Central Church of Christ, Bastrop.
O'Neal, Vurley Marie: 1 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Ziegler, John Burton: changed to 11 a.m. today, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, St. Joseph.

April 6, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

BETTY JO BISHOP HODGES
April 6, 1929 - May 29, 1996
Gone but not forgotten. Till we meet again - GENE

STORMI JANEE' OBER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Stormi Janee' Ober, 15, will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 7, 2005 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Bro. Ronald Oden. Interment will follow at The Ober Family Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.
Stormi was preceded in death by her uncles, Warren Haynes Ober and Jimmy Bennett, great grandmother, Hazel Massey Stokes. She is survived by her mother: Brenda Hotard; father: Doug Ober; brother: Will Ober; sisters: Morgan Ober and Taylor Hotard; grandparents: Rachael and Bill Ober, Loreta and Don Bennett; great "granny": Dorothy Ward; aunts: Terry Ober Prophit, Mary Bennett, Tammie Bennett and Sherri Bennett; uncles: Donovan Bennett and Tony King; numerous family members, the Mc Koin Family and friends.
Stormi's family would like for her to be remembered as a cherished daughter, sister, granddaughter and great granddaughter who could light up a room with her smile and bright blue eyes.
She fought her battle with cancer for two years with great dignity and determination. She was an inspiration to everyone she met and helped other children that suffered from cancer.
Special thanks go out to Dr. Pena-Miches Aristoteles, St. Francis Medical Center — PICU Unit and nurses and the Children's Hospital of New Orleans, LA. for their care and treatment of Stormi.
Memorials may be made to the Children's Hospital of New Orleans, La., Development Office, 200 Henry Clay Avenue, New Orleans, La. 70118, (504) 896-9375. Pallbearers will be Will Ober, Edmund Pearson, Ben Johnson, Jake Johnson, Jake Herrington and Cole Herrington. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 6, 2005 from 1:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the church and Thursday, April 7, 2005 from 1:00 PM until service time.

Adeline Burley Blount, 78
CRYSTAL SPRINGS, Miss. — Adeline Burley Blount, formerly of Vidalia, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Ford Cemetery, Monterey, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Stella Bowman Brown, 95
JONESVILLE — Stella Bowman Brown, a homemaker, died March 25. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Nelson Carr, 64
Nelson Carr of Monroe, a cook, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Garden.

Dennis R. Creppell, 67
COLUMBIA — Dennis Rosario Creppell, a handyman, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Clarks United Pentecostal Church, Clarks. Burial will follow at Fellowship Cemetery, Highway 846 West, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Eunice Daniel, 88
DALY CITY, Calif. — Eunice Daniel, a homemaker, died March 26. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home Chapel, Winnsboro. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Lexon C. Duty, 84
HODGE — Lexon C. Duty, a retired machine tender, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro. Burial will follow at Springhill Cemetery.

Gracie Louise Evans, 87
RAYVILLE — Gracie Louise Evans, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home Chapel, Rayville. Burial will follow at Gwin Cemetery, Mangham.

Michael K. 'Mike' Fryer, 45
DELHI — Michael Keith "Mike" Fryer, an offshore driller, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Dunn Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is until time of service at the church. Burial will follow at Newton Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Charles Givens, 55
Charles Givens of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

James A. 'Jim' Green, 87
James Arthur "Jim" Green, retired owner of Jim's TV Repair, died Sunday. Private graveside services were held for the family at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

John E. Johnston, 63
John E. Johnston of West Monroe, a retired Riverwood employee, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Eddie L. Klines, 66
TALLULAH — Eddie L. Klines died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home St. Mary's Chapel, Tallulah.

Edgar Morgan Sr., 56
COLUMBIA — Edgar Morgan Sr., a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at St. Paul Cemetery, Columbia, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Floyd William Peavy, 63
Floyd William Peavy of West Monroe, a building supervisor for the Ouachita Parish School Board, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marie Gillum Ramsey, 90
LITROE — Marie Gillum Ramsey, a retired retail salesperson, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will follow at Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Earleen Wilson Roth, 88
Earleen Wilson Roth of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery.

Arlene Harrell Tharpe, 50
EROS — Arlene Harrell Tharpe, a sitter, died March 29. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Dougan, Erma: 2 p.m. today, St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes.
Edmonds, Yancy Edward: 9 a.m. Thursday, Siloam Baptist Church, Gansville.
Ramsey, Charles G.: 1 p.m. today, Gill First National Funeral Home Chapel, Winnsboro.
Walker, Thalia Leo: 2 p.m. today, Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Winnfield.

April 7, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

LILLIAN LUCILLE WINGET CARROLL
Farrar Funeral Home Feb. 4, 1927-Apr. 5, 2005 - Farmerville, Louisiana
Services for Mrs. Lillian Lucille Winget Carroll, age 78, of Bernice will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 7, 2005 at Evergreen Baptist Church, Bernice with Harvey Hoffman officiating assisted by Bro. Jerry Dark and Bro. Ken Reeves. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Mrs. Carroll, a homemaker, died April 5, 2005. She was a loving wife and Mother and was affectionately known as "Memaw".
She was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church, a former member of the Jaycee Jaynes, was formerly active in Brownies and Girl Scouts and was a former local realtor and insurance agent.
She actively participated in council-sponsored activities, such as Meals on Wheels, Art, Senior Olympics, and Bingo. And, she was reigning family Yahtzee champion.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney (Gandy) Winget and Una Faye Winget; brothers, Clarence Winget, Herbert Winget and W.C. Winget.
Survivors include her husband, Glen Carroll; seven children and spouses: Martie Graham and husband, Aubrey, Pam Gale and husband, Tony, Vicki Larson and husband, Wayne, Chris Adkins and wife, Edith, Karla Adkins-Taylor, Hope Carroll and Alan Carroll and wife, Amy; seventeen grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be grandsons: Phillip Reeves, Adam Chellette, Josh Adkins, Matt Stephenson, Dallas Albritton, Anthony Trombatore, Dinky Albritton, Jeff Vanemburg, Jacob Carroll and Michael Carroll.

MRS. ELAINE McGEE McQUEEN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Elaine McGee McQueen, age 76, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, April 8, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Perry Lassiter officiating. Burial will be in the Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. McQueen died on April 5, 2005 at her residence in West Monroe, LA. She was born on December 23, 1928 in Caldwell Parish, LA. She was a volunteer at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. Mrs. McQueen was a member of the New Chapel Hill Baptist Church. She was a former owner of McQueen's Diesel Injection Service. She was also a co-graduate with her son from N.L.U. with a nursing degree in 1979 and began her new career as a R.N. at St. Francis Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents, J.P. and Effie McGee of Ft. Necessity, LA.
Survivors include her husband, Louis Calvin McQueen; son and daughter-in-law, John and Beckie McQueen; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Bill Collins, all of Calhoun, LA; granddaughter, Kathryn Elizabeth McQueen; grandsons, Mickey Cannon, Will Collins and Tommy Perkins; brothers, Cecil McGee and Bub McGee and his wife, Lois.
Pallbearers will be Jim McGee, Jerry McGee, David McGee, Will Collins, Mickey Cannon and Tommy Perkins.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Otis Hutchinson and Herman Moore.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.

Katherine Billings, 87
Katherine Billings of West Monroe, a housekeeper, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jennie Lee Burks, 56
HOMER — Jennie Lee Burks, a cook at Cynthia's Spoon Restaurant, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Ebeneezer Baptist Church, Homer. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at King Funeral Home chapel, Ruston. Burial will be at Moreland Cemetery.

L.G. Butler, 87
L.G. Butler of West Monroe, a retired railroad worker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Andy Cooper, 59
RAYVILLE — Andy Cooper, a laborer, died April 2. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home Chapel, Rayville. Burial will be at Mount Olive Cemetery.

Raymond Dayle Craig, 82
EPPS — Raymond Dayle Craig, a general laborer, died Monday. Private services for the family will be conducted at a later date under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Hazel A. Crosby, 100
Hazel A. Crosby of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Richard Allen Cupstid, 33
VIDALIA — Richard Allen Cupstid died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia.

Margaret G. Gober, 76
Margaret G. Gober of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Cemetery.

Tyreek Hill, infant
FARMERVILLE — Tyreek Hill, son of Teia Boyd and Cedric Hill, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Millard Hill Cemetery, Farmerville, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Infant Holmes
RAYVILLE — Infant Holmes, son of Patronela Holmes, died April 1. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Caroline P. Jones, 91
BASTROP — Caroline P. Jones, a homemaker, died April 2. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Second Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial will follow at H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Rita Jones, 60
WINNSBORO — Rita Jones, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Gill First National Funeral Home Chapel, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Clyde Redl Lemoine, 55
FARMERVILLE — Clyde Redl Lemoine, a truck driver, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Conway Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Stormi Janee' Ober, 15
Stormi Janee' Ober of Monroe, a student, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services at the church. Burial will be at the Ober Family Cemetery, Bonita, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Eloise Pitman, 79
Eloise Pitman of West Monroe, a retired bookkeeper, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

Linda Simmons, 55
Linda Simmons of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Essie Wainright, 80
STRONG, Ark. — Essie Wainright, a homemaker, died April 1. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Anna Claire Watson, 73
OAK GROVE — Anna Claire Watson died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Walnut Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at New Forest Cemetery, Forest, under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes, Oak Grove.

Jordan Wilmore, 79
TALLULAH — Jordan Wilmore, a laborer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Carr, Nelson: 2 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Daniel, Eunice: 11 a.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
Edmonds, Yancy Edward: 9 a.m. today, Siloam Baptist Church, Gansville.
Morgan, Edgar Sr.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Peter Baptist Church, Columbia.
Ramsey, Marie Gillum: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Farmerville.

April 8, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. KATHERINE BILLINGS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Graveside Services for Mrs. Katherine Billings, 87, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday April 9, 2005 at the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Greg Clark officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Billings died on April 6, 2005 at the Landmark Nursing Home in West Monroe, LA.
Survivors include her Son, Richard Billings and wife Suzanne; Grandchildren, Michael Billings, Kimberly Boltin; Six Great Grandchildren; Step-grandchildren, Jennifer Hill, Tami Docusen and Justin Toney; Seven Step-Great Grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM Saturday April 9, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.

MRS. HAZEL A. CROSBY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Hazel A. Crosby, 100, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday April 9, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA, with Rev. John Albright officiating. Burial will be in the Christ Church Cemetery in Bastrop, LA
Mrs. Crosby died at her residence in West Monroe, LA on April 6, 2005.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Bastrop, LA where she was always active in church activities. She was a past president of "WOC" Women of The Church and also established the Church Library.
Mrs. Crosby enjoyed knitting and Crocheting. She also enjoyed playing Domino's.
Mrs. Crosby in preceded in death by her husband George H. Crosby and by her son, Howard William Crosby.
Survivors include her daughter, Helen C. Morgan of West Monroe, LA; numerous nieces and nephews and several other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will be Dr. J.W. Smith, Danny Keyes, Tom Hammond, Bill Smith, James Ruff and Robert McBroom
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church in Bastrop, LA.

BENNIE GAIL GREGORY
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Bennie Gail Gregory, 49, of Bastrop, LA are scheduled for 2:00 PM Sunday, April 10, 2005 at Bonita Road Assembly of God Church with Revs. Jim Brent, Nick Farone and Bro. Frank Bader officiating. Interment will be in Red Wing Cemetery near Goodwill under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.
Mr. Gregory, owner of Gregory Steel Canopy Company Inc. and member of Bonita Road Assembly of God passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at Morehouse General Hospital. He enjoyed many outdoor activies including hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Vicki White Gregory; two sons, Cade Gregory and Cody Gregory of Bastrop, LA; three grandchildren, Paige Gregory, Hope Gregory and Tyler Tubbs.
Mr. Gregory is preceded in death by his parents, Bennie Burl Gregory and Addie Harrison Gregory; sister, Sue Gregory; three brothers, Hurshel Ray Gregory, Donald Gregory, Burl Gregory and a special daughter in law Christy Boone Gregory who gave him his special girls and grandson, Paige, Hope and Tyler.
Pallbearers are: Dennis Gregory, Shea Gregory, Toby Gregory, Lee McKenzie, John McKenzie and Keith Riles.
Honorary pallbearers are: Bobby Gregory and Burl Gregory.
Special thanks to the men at Gregory Steel Canopy Co. Inc. and Butches.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Saturday, April 9, 2005 at Golden Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Beginings Christian Center at 202 W. Pine Ave., Bastrop, LA. 71220.

MARGARET G. GOBER
Mulhearn Funeral Home A TRIBUTE TO - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mrs. Margaret G. Gober, 76, of Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 8, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Gober, a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church, died Wednesday, April 6, 2005, at North Monroe Medical Center. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who loved flowers and needlework.
Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Hugh Gober of Monroe; sons, Hugh L. Gober of Baton Rouge and Giles Gober and wife Ellen Ann of Crossett, AR; four grandchildren; sister, Jo Alice Renfroe of Lubbock, TX; and a host of friends.

DAMIEN LADON HAMILTON
(Son, Brother, Grandson, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin, Friend)
Sept. 26, 1983 - Apr. 8, 2003
Remember Me
To the living, I am gone. To the sorrowful, I will never return.
To the angry, I was cheated. But to the happy, I am at peace. And to the faithful, I have never left. I cannot speak, but I can listen. I cannot be seen, but I can be heard.
So as you stand upon a shore
Gazing at a beautiful sea...
Remember me.
As you look upon a flower
And admire its simplicity...
Remember me.
Remember me in your heart, Your thoughts, and your memories. Of the time we love, the times we cried, The times we fought, the times we laughed. For if you always think of me, I will never be gone.
Today, marks the second year you've been gone from earth, but never our hearts and thoughts. You are truly missed. We know you have forgiven those who took you away from us, and in time we to will forgive them.
Love always,
Your Family
Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away.
Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. (Psalms 27:1,2,3)

MARA E. LARCHE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mara Emma Larche, 84, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 9, 2005 at Kilpatrick's Chapel, West Monroe, with Rev. Dennis Anger (Pastor) and Rev. James Moss, (former Pastor), officiating. Burial will follow at Sardis Cemetery, Red Cut Road, West Monroe, LA.
Miss Larche was born on July 27, 1920, and passed away at her home on Thursday, April 7, 2005, from complications following a stroke on March 18, 2005.
Sister Larche was a retired teacher and ordained Church of God Minister.
Preceding in death were brothers, Beverly (1917) and Ralph (1921); parents, Edgar Hines Larche (1937) and Mary Rutledge Larche (1965); brother-in-law, Willie J. Kelley (1993); twin sister, Nara E. Larche Kelley (1994); and brother, James E. Larche (2004).
Survivors include sister-in-law, Estell Kelley Larche; five nephews: Rev. Clyde (& Beth) Kelley, Walter (& Judy) Kelley, Bill (& Sarah) Kelley, Roy James (& Janet) Larche and Jack Larche; thirteen great-nieces and nephews and nine great-great nieces and nephews; best friend and neighbor, Mrs. Arlene Clampit and loving church family from Cypress Street Church of God. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

Arrigo Adams, 27
Arrigo Adams of Monroe, a meter reader, died April 3. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is noon to 4 p.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Garden.

Diehlmann Bernhardt, 75
HOUSTON, Texas —Diehlmann C. Bernhardt, formerly of Monroe, a retired Monroe City Court judge, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Former judge served as mentor
By Robbie Evans - article in The News Star
revans@thenewsstar.com
Former Monroe City Court Judge Diehlmann "D.C." Bernhardt died Thursday in Houston.
Bernhardt was a Monroe city judge from 1991 to 1993. He was forced to give up the judge's bench halfway through his first term because of back problems caused by a car crash.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete Thursday under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
"He was probably the most intelligent lawyer I have ever known," said 4th District Attorney Jerry Jones. "I used to pirate his ideas. I met him in West Monroe City Court in 1981, and we hit it off. From then until today, he's been my friend."
Jones hired Bernhardt after he stepping down from the bench in 1993, on a part-time basis to decide if someone should be prosecuted and charges.
Bernhardt received his juris doctor from Louisiana State University in 1951, then served in the U.S. Army's legal department before opening a law office in Monroe in 1954.
He started working for the local Indigent Defender Board in 1978 and became the managing attorney in 1986. He served in that position until he was elected City Court judge.
Jones said he didn't recall how long Bernhardt worked with the District Attorney's office.
Monroe lawyer Ben Marshall IV said Bernhardt was a long-time family friend and extremely intelligent. Marshall said Bernhardt was also compassionate and loved his community.
"When I moved into the legal profession, he was a mentor," Marshall said. "You could call on him to give you good advice in a criminal law situation. He also had a terrific sense of humor."

Jeanette Cole, 74
MARION — Jeanette Cole, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Roark Cemetery, Marion.

Antonio Coleman Sr., 26
TALLULAH — Antonio Coleman Sr., died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Harvey Lee Collins, 84
Harvey Lee Collins of Monroe, a retired mill worker, died March 30. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is noon until 5 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Eddie L. Klines, 66
TALLULAH — Eddie L. Klines, a retired school bus driver, died April 2. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Mound. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home Chapel, Tallulah. Burial will be at Mound Project Cemetery.

Willie Jean Matthews, 71
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Willie Jean Matthews, a homemaker, died April 2. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Cain Ridge No. 1 Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Elaine M. McQueen, 76
Elaine McGee McQueen of West Monroe, a registered nurse, died Tuesday. Services are 10:30 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.

Floyd William Peavy, 63
Floyd William Peavy of West Monroe, a building supervisor with the Ouachita Parish School Board, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is noon today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Carrway Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Helen Reese, 85
Helen Reese of Monroe, a cook, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Garden.

Joyce A. Robinson, 65
WISNER — Joyce A. Robinson, a school custodian, died April 1. Services are noon Saturday at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home Chapel, Winnsboro, and 7-8 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at China Grove Cemetery, Mangham.

John C. Rose Jr., 86
LINDALE, Texas — John C. Rose Jr. died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Middlecreek Cemetery, Florien. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Saturday at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel, Many.

Sanderson Simien, 64
HOMER — Sanderson Simien, a retired supervisor, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Shiloh Baptist Church, Homer. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until services begin at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston.

Willis 'Bill' Smith, 84
RAYVILLE — Willis "Bill" Smith, a construction maintenance worker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dorothy Mae Tribble, 65
Dorothy Mae Tribble of Monroe, a food technician, died April 1. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Essie Wainright, 80
STRONG, Ark. — Essie Wainright, a homemaker, died April 1. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Strong. Visitation is 1-4 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Jordan Wilmore, 79
TALLULAH — Jordan Wilmore, a laborer, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Colored Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Burks, Jennie Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, First Ebeneezer Baptist Church, Homer.
Carr, Nelson: 2 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Cooper, Andy: 1 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville.
Gober, Margaret G.: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Jones, Caroline P.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Second Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Jones, Rita: 10 a.m. today, Gill First National Funeral Home Chapel, Winnsboro.
Lemoine, Clyde Redl: 10 a.m. today, Conway Baptist Church.
Morgan, Edgar Sr.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Peter Baptist Church, Columbia.
Pitman, Eloise: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe. Visitation has been changed to 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home.

April 9, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

JUDGE DIEHLMANN COURTNEY BERNHARDT
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Judge Diehlman C. Bernhardt, 75, of Houston, TX, formerly of Monroe, LA will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2005 at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Monroe with Father Joe Puthuppally officiating. Interment will be in the Old Monroe City Cemetery in Monroe on Desiard Street under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA.
Judge Bernhardt was born June 22, 1929 in Monroe, LA and passed away Wednesday April 6, 2005 in Houston, TX. He was a lifelong resident of Monroe until last year and was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. He was an Attorney practicing for greater than 40 years, a retired City Court Judge, past Managing Director of the Ouachita Parish Indigent Defender Program, a Certified Public Accountant, past President of the Monroe Jaycees, past member of the Democratic Executive Committee of Ouachita Parish, past Assistant District Attorney, and past member of U. S. Army Judge Advocate General Office in the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
Judge Bernhardt was survived by his sons: John Diehlmann Bernhardt of Lafayette, LA and Paul Conway Bernhardt of Salt Lake City, Utah and granddaughter: Katherine Anne Bernhardt of Lafayette, LA.
Pallbearers will be: Michael Courteau, Neal G. Johnson, District Attorney Jerry Jones, Judge Milton Moore, Judge Wilson Rambo, Louis Scott, James Sparks, and Judge Charles Traylor.
Honorary pallbearers will be all past and present, elected or appointed Judges for Ouachita Parish, all past and present Assistant District Attorney's for Ouachita Parish, all past and present members of Ouachita Parish Indigent Defender Board, Ben Marshall III, and Jackie Rubin. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p. m. Saturday April 9, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA.

OSSIE BRANTLEY BOOTH
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Ossie Brantley Booth, 82, of Farmerville, Louisiana, will be 2:00 P.M., Sunday, April 10, 2005 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville, LA, with Reverend Jurd Brantley officiating. Interment will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Home.
Mrs. Booth is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Booth, her parents, Mack and Docia Brantley, sisters, Doyle and Mary Jane and brothers Jesse, Oscar Woodie and Mack Edward.
Mrs. Booth, a native of Farmerville, was born on August 25, 1922 and passed away on April 8, 2005 at Landmark Nursing Home in West Monroe. She was a member of Wards Chapel Church of Christ and a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Survivors are her children: Charlie Booth and his wife, Martha of Farmerville, Gary Booth and his wife, Sharon of Monroe, Van Booth and Ann Booth of West Monroe. Grandchildren: Chuck Booth and wife, Bridgette of Ruston, Kelli Black and her husband, Steve of Spearsville, Melissa "Missy" McIntyre of Monroe, Chris DeWitt and her husband, Gary of Monroe, Brad Booth and his wife, Mandy of Monroe, Megan Gibson and her husband Matt of Monroe, Jonathan Booth and his wife, Shelly of Berwick and Brantley Booth of West Monroe. Great-Grandchildren: Hannah and Rachel Booth, Tiffany Black, Taylor Cash, Kelsi McIntyre, Cole DeWitt, Tucker DeWitt, Cooper DeWitt and Claire Booth. Sister Ruby Davidson and her husband, Albert of Farmerville, brothers and sisters-in-law Miller and Ernestine Booth and Coy and Edna Booth of Farmerville, sisters-in-law Myra Brantley of Farmerville, Marietta Booth of Alexandria and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Saturday, April 9th from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and Sunday, April 10th from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the service. The family would like to give special thanks to Liz Ellis and Augusta Burns of Senior Care Services, Tonnette Scott of United Home Health and the members of Hospice Care of Louisiana for the loving care given to Mrs. Booth in the months before her death. Memorials may be made to Liberty Hill Cemetery Fund, 765 Hopewell Road, Farmerville, Louisiana 71241.

JEANETTE COLE
Farrar Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Funeral services for Jeanette Cole, 74, of Marion will be Saturday, April 9, 2005 at 10:00 AM at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Martin officiating. Interment will be at Roark Cemetery, Marion, LA. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Mrs. Cole, a homemaker, died Thursday, April 7, 2005. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Marion.
She was a champion basketball player for Marion High School.
She was preceded in death by: parents, Tal and Bettie Crow; one sister, Lillie Mae White; one brother, William H, "Bill" Crow; one nephew, James David Vestal.
Survivors include: one son: Ricky Cole and wife, Debra of West Point, MS. one brother: DeWitt Crow and wife, Billie of Farmerville, LA; three Sisters: Etta Baker of Marion, LA; Hazel Vestal of Marion, LA; and Mattie Crow of Monroe, LA; one Grandson: Kevin Cole of West Point, MS. eleven nieces and nephews
Pallbearers will be Phillip Baker, Jerry Baker, John Crow, Jason Lenard, Bodie Glennon, and Ricky Butts.
Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Farrar Funeral Home.

WILLIAM "DENDY" ELLIOTT
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
William Dendy Elliott, 83, of Bernice will lie in state Fri, April 8th from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Bernice. Funeral services will be Sat, April 9, at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Bernice. Officiating will be Bro. David Weeks, Bro. M. F. Copeland with Special music by Guy Wesley Cagle. He was preceded in death by first wife, Ruth Ellen McCuller.
He was a retired employee of Salley Wholesale and from D'Arbonne Water System. He was avidly involved in the Sunday School of First Baptist Church in Bernice and was Sunday School Secretary of the church for 50 plus years. Dendy loved baseball and quail hunting. His favorite team was Louisiana Tech and he tried to attend all basketball and football games. He also loved the St. Louis Cardinals.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Elliott; son, Mike Elliott and wife Sandy of Leesville, LA; step-grandsons: Nathan Alley of Leesville, LA and Kevin Alley of Mobile, AL; step-son Larry Billberry and wife Mary of Dubach; stepdaughters, Delores Colvin and husband Bobby of Monroe, Jane Frye and husband DeWayne of Minden, Ginny Sentell and husband Scott of Houston, TX; two sisters, Mildred Simmons of New Iberia and Gwendolyn Elliott of El Dorado, AR; a host of grandchildren including two special grandchildren, Nina Elliott of Baton Rouge and Will Elliott of United States Air Force in Italy. He is also survived by a host of friends as well as many nieces and nephews who loved him very much.
In lieu of flowers, his family wishes donations be made to the American Cancer Society, First Baptist Church in Bernice or a charity of their choice. Services are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston, LA.

CHARLES FRANKLIN HAMMONS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA.
Services for Charles Franklin Hammons, 80 years, of Choudrant will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, April 10th, 2005 at the Downsville Baptist Church in Downsville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Charles L. Davis, assisted by Rev. Tim Johnson. Interment will be at Downsville cemetery. Services are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA.
Mr. Hammons died Friday April 8th, 2005 in Monroe, LA following a lengthy illness. He was a member of the Downsville Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Davis Hammons of Choudrant, LA; sons Mike Hammons of Gainesville, FL and Mark Hammons of Maumelle, AR; five grandchildren; brother Billie Hammons of Haynesville, LA; sister Mamie Ruth Fox of Spring, TX.
Pallbearers will be Mike Lazenby, Cleve Hammons, Tommy Banks, Fred Pee, Bobby Mizell, Ronnie Hammons, Fred Lamar, and Johnny McCorkle.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Mike Griffin, Clinton Hammons, Eddie Hammons, James Rushing, Ocie Spillers, Red Sanderson, Luther Couch, and Deacons of Downsville Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Choudrant.
Memorials may be made to the Downsville Baptist Church or First Baptist Church in Choudrant.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday, April 9, 2005 at the funeral home.

FREDERICK A. (FRITZ) HOFFMANN
West Monroe, LA.
Frederick A. (Fritz) Hoffmann died at Glenwood Medical Center on April 7, 2005 after a short illness at the age of 82. He donated his body to medical science.
A private memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 10, 2005.
Having enlisted in the U. S. Navy shortly after Pearl Harbor he served a long and heroic career as a medical corpsman attached to the Marine Corps.
He participated in several invasions and battles in World War II in the South Pacific as well as Korea and Vietnam. He retired as a Chief Petty Officer in 1969.
In his latter years he suffered with ill health, but always remained cheerful and upbeat, never meeting a stranger. He was a joy to be around and will be sorely missed by his many relatives, friends and old war buddies. Mr. Hoffmann was a lifelong mason. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruby Hoffmann, his daughter, Debra Druanne Williams, his father Fred A. Hoffmann, mother, Lenora K. Hoffmann, and brother Henry K. Hoffmann.
Survivors include his grandson, Eric Williams and wife Krista, West Monroe; daughter, Ursala Roestermundt, Alexandria; great-grandson, Braden; sisters, Shirley Cagle, Monroe, LA, Estelle Lee Cunningham, Bossier City, LA and Jane Whittle, Sun City, FL; brother, Dr. Frank A. Hoffmann, West Monroe, LA; sister-in-law: Betty Hoffmann, West Monroe; and special friend Ann Morris, West Monroe, LA. The Family would like to send a special thanks to Dr. Floyd Jones and Glenwood Intensive Care Staff for their loving care.

MARA E. LARCHE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mara Emma Larche, 84, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 9, 2005 at Kilpatrick's Chapel, West Monroe, with Rev. Dennis Anger (Pastor) and Rev. James Moss, (former Pastor), officiating. Burial will follow at Sardis Cemetery, Red Cut Road, West Monroe, LA.
Miss Larche was born on July 27, 1920, and passed away at her home on Thursday, April 7, 2005, from complications following a stroke on March 18, 2005.
Sister Larche was a retired teacher and ordained Church of God Minister.
Preceding in death were brothers, Beverly (1917) and Ralph (1921); parents, Edgar Hines Larche (1937) and Mary Rutledge Larche (1965); brother-in-law, Willie J. Kelley (1993); twin sister, Nara E. Larche Kelley (1994); and brother, James E. Larche (2004).
Survivors include sister-in-law, Estell Kelley Larche; five nephews: Rev. Clyde (& Beth) Kelley, Walter (& Judy) Kelley, Bill (& Sarah) Kelley, Roy James (& Janet) Larche and Jack Larche; thirteen great-nieces and nephews and nine great-great nieces and nephews; best friend and neighbor, Mrs. Arlene Clampit and loving church family from Cypress Street Church of God. Pallbearers will be Robert Howell (former student), Marvin McConnell and Marlon Mitchell (fellow church members), Jonathan Clampit (neighbor's son), Steven & Stuart Kelley (great-nephews).

JACQUELYN LORENE ADAMS SHIPP
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA.
Services for Jacquelyn Lorene Adams Shipp, 73 of Winnsboro will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, April 9, 2005 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville, with Rev. William Moon officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Minden, LA, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville.
Mrs. Shipp died Thursday, April 7, 2005 at Richardson Medical Center.
Visitation will be 9:00 AM until service time Saturday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Shipp was born on May 17, 1931, in Minden, LA. She graduated with honors from Byrd High School in Shreveport, LA. She was a graduate of LA Tech with a BA degree, where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.
Mrs. Shipp received her Masters of Education from LSU and ULM, along with sixty hours above the Masters degree.
Mrs. Shipp began her 40 year teaching career in 1951 at Wisner High School. She continued as a classroom teacher at Gilbert High School, moved to Guidance Counselor at Winnsboro High School, advanced to Supervisor of Franklin Parish Schools, and then went on to become Superintendent of Franklin Parish Schools from 1987- 1994.
Mrs. Shipp had many highlights during her long career. One of the most interesting highlights was being involved in the education of two men who had escaped communism in Hungary during the mid 1950's. These men were sponsored by local people in the Wisner community. She was asked to teach them English in the evenings in her home. Several years later, one of the men returned to personally thank her wearing a U. S. Army uniform and having achieved the rank of sergeant.
Mrs. Shipp was most proud of being the first female superintendent of Franklin Parish and ending her 40 year career in education with the support of the parish schools.
Mrs. Shipp was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Winnsboro and a former member of the First United Methodist Church of Wisner, a member of the Franklin Parish Retired Teachers Association, a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority holding many offices, a member of the LA Association of Superintendents, a member of the Tanglefooters Line Dancers of Winnsboro, Sunday School Teacher for many years, and also served on many committees at her church and in the surrounding community.
She was a member of the Princess Theater Troupe, with her most memorable part being "Ouiser" from Steel Magnolias". She will be remembered for her quick-wit, community spirit, and molding the lives of Franklin Parish students for 40 years.
Mrs. Shipp was preceded in death by her father, Gordon Earl Adams and a brother, James Gordon Adams.
Survivors include: Daughter, Carolyn Shipp Calloway and husband, Everette, of Delhi, LA; son, Dr. Gordon Carl Shipp and wife, Sharon, of Canton, GA; mother, Lorene Sanders Adams of Shreveport, LA; sister, Jean McMullen and husband, William, of Timpson, Texas; six grandchildren, Edward Calloway and wife, Kelley, of West Monroe, Ryan Calloway of Delhi, David Calloway of Delhi, Lauren Shipp Kallbreier and husband, Will of Canton, GA; Toland Shipp of Canton, GA, Meredith Shipp of Canton, GA; one great grandchild, William "Walker" L. Kallbreier IV of Canton, GA, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be grandsons: Edward Calloway, Ryan Calloway, David Calloway, Toland Shipp, Will Kallbreier, and brother-in-law: William McMullen.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro or Teen Hearts Scholarship Fund, 56 Jodie Ln. Rayville, LA. 71269 or the charity of your choice.

WILLIS "BILL" SMITH
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Rayville, LA.
Services for Mr. Willis "Bill" Smith, 84, of Rayville, LA, will be 2:00 PM Saturday, April 9, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel Rayville, LA, with Rev. Prentiss Gandy and Rev. Reggie Smith officiating. Interment to follow in Greer Cemetery Rayville, LA. Mr. Smith a member of Zebedee Baptist Church and a World War II Army Veteran passed away April 7, 2005 in Rayville, LA. He is survived by his of 57 years Ruby Vanderslice Smith of Rayville, LA. His five daughters: Cecelia Medlin and her husband Jerry of Baskin, LA, Jewell Smith of Rayville, LA, Brenda Edwards and her husband Danny of Downsville, LA, Sandra Montgomery and her husband Roy Glenn of Start, LA. Silvia Williamson and her husband Lynn of Rayville, LA, brother Murrell Smith and his wife Joyce of Parks, LA; sister Evelyn Moore of Monroe, LA; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers: Richard Medlin, James Bevel, Brad Williamson, Glenn Montgomery, Josh Montgomery and Rodney Medlin.
Honorary pallbearers are Buster Williamson, Gary Weatherly, David Howard, J. L. Cook and Earl Lawson.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The American Heart Association, or St. Jude's Children Research Hospital.

CLINE L. WHEELER
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Services for Cline L. Wheeler, age 69 of Hebert will be held at 4:00 PM, Sunday, April 10, 2005 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Floyd Duchesne and Rev. Dennis Evans officiating. Interment will follow in the Hebert Cemetery in Hebert.
Mr. Wheeler was born in Caldwell Parish on January 20, 1936 to the union of A.C. and Gertrude Dupree Wheeler and died Friday, April 8, 2005 at the Citizens Medical Center in Columbia.
He was a mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers: Jerry Wheeler and A.C. Wheeler, Jr.
Survivors include his wife: Elizabeth Wheeler of Hebert, his daughters: Kay Wheeler Harvey of Atlanta, GA and Theresa Wheeler of Mobile, AL, his daughters and sons-in-law: Cindy and Robbie May of Columbia, Pat and Dan Rector of West Monroe and Susan and Eric Moran of Lafayette, his son: Cline Wheeler, Jr. of Atlanta, GA, his step-son: Russell Vallotton of Ruston, his step-daughters and their husbands: Diana and John Hall of Columbia and Lisa and Bryan Aragas of Tuscon, AR, his sisters: Earline Johnston and her husband: Calvin of Clay, LA, Claudine Rice Head of Hebert, Lois Weatherford of Hammond, Irene Clark and her husband: Roy of Hebert, his brothers: Roger Wheeler and his wife: Allison of Hebert, Cloyce Wheeler and his wife: Pat of Zachary, Cliff Wheeler and his wife: Charlotte of Hammond and Charles Wheeler of Hebert, twenty-three grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Michael Williams, Casey Williams, Jason Williams, Thomas Stewart, Chad Stewart and Cody Louviere.
Thomas Kincaid will serve as a honorary pallbearers.
Visitation will be Saturday from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Sunday from 9:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia, LA.

Katherine Billings, 87
Katherine Billings of West Monroe, a housekeeper, died Wednesday. Graveside service is at 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park. Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Annie B. Bissic, 73
GRAMBLING — Annie B. Bissic died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Fellowship Baptist Church, Simsboro. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Sunday at Our Christian Funeral Home Chapel, Ruston.

Linda Cathey, 62
WINNSBORO — Linda Cathey, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary Jane Cox, 95
TULLOS — Mary Jane Cox, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Crossroads Baptist Church, Tullos. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Hazel A. Crosby, 100
Hazel A. Crosby of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Richard Allan Cupstid, 33
VIDALIA — Richard Allan Cupstid, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Ferriday United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia.

Charles Givens, 55
Charles Givens of Monroe, a retired laborer, died April 3. Services are 1 p.m. today at Deutoronmy Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Rosa Greer, 89
Rosa Greer of Richwood, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2:30 p.m. today at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Bennie Gail Gregory, 49
BASTROP — Bennie Gail Gregory, owner of Gregory Steel Canopy Co., died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Bonita Road Assembly of God Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home Chapel, Bastrop. Burial will be at Red Wing Cemetery.

Margie Priest Hairston, 85
BASTROP — Margie Priest Hairston, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home Chapel, Bastrop. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Glenn Hinton, 57
Glenn Hinton of West Monroe, a supervisor with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, died Friday. Services are 4 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery.

Mara Emma Larche, 84
Mara Emma Larche of West Monroe, a retired schoolteacher, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe. Burial will follow at Sardis Cemetery.

Martha S. Brown Lowe, 60
BASTROP — Martha Sue Brown Lowe, a retired nurse's aide, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home Chapel, Bastrop. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

O.K. McCurdy Jr., 69
O.K. McCurdy Jr., of West Monroe, a retired machinist, died Friday. Services are 4 p.m. Sunday at Walnut Grove Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery.

James Scott, 81
James Scott of Monroe, a truck driver, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lucille Scott, 84
Lucille "Mississippi" Scott of Monroe, a cook, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street Extension.

Jacquelyn L.A. Shipp, 73
WINNSBORO — Jacquelyn Lorene Adams Shipp, a retired superintendent for Franklin Parish Schools, died Thursday. Services are 10:30 a.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home Chapel, Rayville. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery, Minden.

Willis 'Bill' Smith, 84
RAYVILLE — Willis "Bill" Smith, a retired construction and maintenance worker for commercial properties, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Rayville. Burial will follow at Greer Cemetery.

Rosemarie F. Tudor, 88
JONESBORO — Rosemarie Fleming Tudor, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Jonesboro Cemetery.

Anthony C. Vidrine, 44
MONROVIA, Calif. — Anthony C. Vidrine, an AWAC flight officer in the Air Force, died March 31. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at the Columbia Chapel of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Adams, Arrigo: 1 p.m. today, Piney Grove Baptist Church, Monroe.
Burks, Jennie Lee: 2 p.m. today, First Ebeneezer Baptist Church, Homer.
Carr, Nelson: 2 p.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Cole, Jeanette: 10 a.m. today, Farrar Funeral Home Chapel, Farmerville.
Collins, Harvey Lee: 11 a.m. today, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe.
Cooper, Andy: 1 p.m. today, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville.
Jones, Caroline P.: 11 a.m. today, Second Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Klines, Eddie L.: 1 p.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Mound Project.
Matthews, Willie Jean: 1 p.m. today, Cain Ridge No. 1 Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Morgan, Edgar Sr.: 11 a.m. today, St. Peter Baptist Church, Columbia.
Reese, Helen: 11 a.m. today, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Monroe.
Robinson, Joyce A.: noon today, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe.
Rose, John C. Jr.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Middlecreek Cemetery, Florien.
Simien, Sanderson: 11 a.m. today, Shiloh Baptist Church, Homer.
Tribble, Dorothy Mae: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Wainwright, Essie: 1 p.m. today, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Strong, Ark.
Wilmore, Jordan: 1 p.m. today, First Colored Baptist Church, Tallulah.

April 10, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

OSSIE BRANTLEY BOOTH
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Ossie Brantley Booth, 82, of Farmerville, Louisiana, will be 2:00 P.M., Sunday, April 10, 2005 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville, LA, with Reverend Jurd Brantley officiating. Interment will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Home.
Mrs. Booth is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Booth, her parents, Mack and Docia Brantley, sisters, Doyle and Mary Jane and brothers Jesse, Oscar Woodie and Mack Edward.
Mrs. Booth, a native of Farmerville, was born on August 25, 1922 and passed away on April 8, 2005 at Landmark Nursing Home in West Monroe. She was a member of Wards Chapel Church of Christ and a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Survivors are her children: Charlie Booth and his wife, Martha of Farmerville, Gary Booth and his wife, Sharon of Monroe, Van Booth and Ann Booth of West Monroe. Grandchildren: Chuck Booth and wife, Bridgette of Ruston, Kelli Black and her husband, Steve of Spearsville, Melissa "Missy" McIntyre of Monroe, Chris DeWitt and her husband, Gary of Monroe, Brad Booth and his wife, Mandy of Monroe, Megan Gibson and her husband Matt of Monroe, Jonathan Booth and his wife, Shelly of Berwick and Brantley Booth of West Monroe. Great-Grandchildren: Hannah and Rachel Booth, Tiffany Black, Taylor Cash, Kelsi McIntyre, Cole DeWitt, Tucker DeWitt, Cooper DeWitt and Claire Booth. Sister Ruby Davidson and her husband, Albert of Farmerville, brothers and sisters-in-law Miller and Ernestine Booth and Coy and Edna Booth of Farmerville, sisters-in-law Myra Brantley of Farmerville, Marietta Booth of Alexandria and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Saturday, April 9th from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and Sunday, April 10th from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the service. The family would like to give special thanks to Liz Ellis and Augusta Burns of Senior Care Services, Tonnette Scott of United Home Health and the members of Hospice Care of Louisiana for the loving care given to Mrs. Booth in the months before her death. Memorials may be made to Liberty Hill Cemetery Fund, 765 Hopewell Road, Farmerville, Louisiana 71241.

DENNIS OLIVER COURTNEY, SR.
Myers Colonial Funeral Home - DeRidder, LA.
Services for Mr. Dennis Oliver Courtney, Sr., age 56, of DeRidder, LA, will be 10:00 AM Monday, April 11, 2005 at the Calvery Baptist Church Junction, LA, with Bro. Jason Fortenberry and Bro. Charles Hooper officiating. Interment will be in the Merryville Cemetery, Merryville, LA, under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home DeRidder, LA.
Mr. Courtney passed away Thursday, April 7, 2005 in Oakwood, TX.
He was a native of Bastrop, LA, but had live in DeRidder for the past 25 years. He was a graduate of Bastrop High School and attended Northeastern Louisiana State University.
He was a Vietnam veteran who served one tour of duty. He was also a deputy sheriff of Ouachita Parish. He then became General Manager of Texas Industries for Louisiana and Texas. He loved the outdoors and was an avid rancher.
Survivors include his wife Jennie Courtney of DeRidder, LA; mother: Euna Fair of Bastrop, LA; sons: Dennis Courtney, Jr. of West Monroe, LA, Coty Courtney of Merryville, LA, Steve Coward of DeRidder, LA, and Kevin Coward of DeRidder, LA; daughter: Lissa Leehy of West Monroe, LA; brothers: Eddie Fair of Bastrop, LA, and Norman Fair of Bastrop, LA; sisters: Edith Bernard of Bastrop, LA, Barbara King of Denham Springs, LA, Christine Sorenson of Shreveport, LA, and Sylvia Corgey of Houston, TX.
Visitation will be 2:00 PM Sunday, April 10, 2005, at Myers Colonial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder, LA, until time of services.

MR. GLENN D. HINTON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Glenn D. Hinton, 56, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, April 10, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe, with Mr. Phil Robinson officiating. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe.
Mr. Hinton was born December 20, 1948 in Monroe, and passed away Friday, April 8, 2005, doing something he loved most, turkey hunting.
Mr. Hinton served in U.S. Army during Vietnam War, and received the Purple Heart. He retired as a supervisor at Riverwood and later from the Corp of Engineers. Mr. Hinton was an avid hunter and loved to be outdoors.
Mr. Hinton was preceded in death by his father, Dee Ross Hinton and his sister, Betty J. Hall.
Mr. Hinton's survivors are: wife: Claudia Hinton; two sons: Johnny Hinton and Marty Hinton and his wife Brandy; mother: Eloise Tolbird; two sisters: Dianne Warren and her husband Jim and Karen Griggs and her husband Mike; mother and father-in-law: Claude and Florence Williams, all of West Monroe and brother-in-law Claude Williams and his wife Charlotte of Downsville, a very special aunt; Katherine Campbell and numerous nieces and nephews and many close friends.
Pallbearers will be Donie Hall, Kenny Waggner, Larry Romero, Monty Burnett, Ches Struben and Bubba West.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Donnie Foster, Ronnie Lenard, Butch Lewis, Roy Hudgins, John Reagus and Joe Reeves.
Visitation will be from 2:00 PM till service time Sunday.

MR. O.K. MCCURDY, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. O.K. McCurdy, Jr. 69, of Eros, LA. will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday at Walnut Grove Methodist Church with Rev. George Bonner and Rev. David Womack officiating. Burial will be in the Walnut Grove Cemetery.
Mr. McCurdy died April 8, 2005 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. Mr. McCurdy was a prospector, rancher and inventor.
Survivors include his wife, Marty McCurdy, children, Kelly Cummings and husband Billy, Justin McCurdy, Stacy McCurdy and wife Jodie, Wess McCurdy and wife Jessica, grandchildren, Carrie, Seth, Jillian, Tyler, Kade, Cole, Ty, Raelee, one great grandchild, Leslie, brother, Jesse McCurdy, niece, Melinda McCausland.
Pallbearers will be Wayne Rutledge, Brack Rutledge, Jack Rutledge, Joe Dee Dycus, Bruce McGowen, and David Williams
Honorary pallbearers will be John Gallob, Roger Rutledge, Larry Rutledge, Garey Wellerman, Boby McGowen, Ralph Jorgensen, Clyde Jorgensen, Ken Farmer, Peter West, Thomas Parker, Earl Sherman, Jimmy Hart, Al Jensen, Roger Parrott, Ben Parrott, Jerry Parker and many avid friends. Visitation will be from 3:00 P.M. until service time Sunday at the Church.

MRS. ROSEMARIE FLEMING TUDOR
Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro, LA.
Services for Mrs. Rosemarie Fleming Tudor, age 88, of Jonesboro, LA, will be 2:00 PM Sunday, April 10, 2005 at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Herb Dickerson and Dr. Matthew Wohlfarth officiating. Interment will be in the Jonesboro Cemetery Jonesboro, LA, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.
Mrs. Tudor a homemaker was born May 4, 1916 in Benton, AR, and passed away Thursday, April 7, 2005 in Jonesboro, LA. Mrs. Tudor was preceded in death by her husband, William Grover Tudor; two children, Patricia May Waits, and Paul Jean Tudor; six brother, Russell Fleming, Victor Fleming, Frederick Fleming, Charles Fleming, Bernard Fleming, Clarence Fleming; and two sisters, Lydia Olson, and Ruth Beaty.
She is survived by her daughter Phyllis Hargrove and husband James E. of Jonesboro, LA; son: Ray Gerald Tudor and wife Carolyn Sue of Knoxville, TN; one sister: Mildred Prewitt Benton, AR; two brothers: John Fleming of Bryant, AR, and Clyde Fleming of Benton, AR; son-in-law: Billy Gene Waits; six grandchildren: Kathy Robinson, Bill Waits, Wendy Collinsworth, Jeanie Wallis, Benjamin Tudor, and Brandon Tudor; nine great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Ted Williams, Robert Fleming, Ricky Fleming, George Fleming, Bill Decou, and Andy Brown.

MICHAEL HAROLD VARNELL
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Michael H. Varnell, 62 of Bastrop LA, passed away Friday, April 8, 2005 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Varnell.
He is survived by his mother Theresa Varnell of Monroe LA , one son, Tommy Varnell and special friend Jill of Austin TX; two daughters, Vickie Book of El Dorado AR and Gayle Shidiskis and husband David of Minden LA. five grandchildren — Brian Book of Farmerville LA and Brandie Book of El Dorado AR; Ryan Beaudion, Madison Shidiskis, and Alexander Shidiskis all of Minden LA. He is also survived by three sisters — Barbara Crews of Monroe LA, Patricia Archibald and Pam Metz both of Baton Rouge LA.
A memorial service will be held Monday, April 11, 2005 at 10:00 AM The service will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe LA. The family will receive visitors from 9:00 AM until the time of the service Monday morning.

MRS. ENNIE LUCILLE FRANTOM YORK
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ennie Lucille Frantom York, 92, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, April 11, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, with Pastor Kevin Ropp and Rev. John Williams officiating. Interment will be in Beulah Cemetery in Calhoun, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
Mrs. York was born May 1,1912, in Ouachita Parish and passed away April 9, 2005, in West Monroe.
Mrs. York retired as a Food Service Supervisor from U.L.M. and she was a member of New Life Wesleyan Church.
Mrs. York was preceded in death by her parents; Daniel and Minnie Frantom; and her son; Ronnie Bennett.
Survivors include her sons; Jim York and wife Linda, Joe York and wife Teresa, Don Bitting and wife Bernie, a daughter-in-law; Linda Bennett, five grandchildren; Kerri Wall and husband Doug, Kassi Meyer and husband Kevin, Kory York and wife Holly, Amanda York and Andy York, and six great grandchildren.
Mrs. York's grandsons and great grandsons will serve as pallbearers and Mrs. York's nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

L.G. Butler, 87
L.G. Butler of West Monroe, a retired railroad worker, died Wednesday. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at New Salem Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Linda Cathey, 62
WINNSBORO — Linda Cathey, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Hervey 'Pee Wee' Gillespie, 89
FERRIDAY — Hervey "Pee Wee" Gillespie died Saturday. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial will be at Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Briana Jackson, 3
Briana Jackson of Monroe, daughter of James Jackson Jr., and Barbara Scoby, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Lucille 'Mississippi' Scott, 84
Lucille "Mississippi" Scott of Monroe, a retired cook, died Thursday. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Hester Central State Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be in Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street Extension.

Cline L. Wheeler, 69
HEBERT — Cline L. Wheeler, a mechanic, died Friday. Services will be 4 p.m. today at the Riser Funeral Home chapel, Columbia. Burial will be at Hebert Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to services today at the funeral home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bissic, Annie B.: 11 a.m. Monday, Fellowship Baptist Church, Simsboro.
Gregory, Bennie Gail: 2 p.m. today, Bonita Road Assembly of God Church, Bastrop.
Hairston, Margie Priest: 2 p.m. Monday, First Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Hinton, Glenn: 4 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Lowe, Martha Sue Brown: 3 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home Chapel, Bastrop.
McCurdy, O.K. Jr.: 4 p.m. today, Walnut Grove Methodist Church, West Monroe.
Rose, John C. Jr.: 2 p.m. today, Middlecreek Cemetery, Florien.
Tudor, Rosemarie Fleming: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Jonesboro.
Vidrine, Anthony C.: 2 p.m. today, Columbia Chapel of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

April 11, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

LaRue Fox, 86
LaRue Fox of West Monroe, a retired schoolteacher, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Bernice Polk Mayo, 81
BASTROP — Bernice Polk Mayo, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Golden Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mittie J. Bryant Morris, 69
COLUMBIA — Mittie Jane Bryant Morris, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Campground Presbyterian Church, Hampton, Ark. Burial is in Campground Cemetery under the direction of Benton Funeral Home, Hampton.

Mary Christine Thomas, 83
FARMERVILLE — Mary Christine Thomas, a retired waitress, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Pauline Summers, 84
BASKIN — Pauline Summers, a homemaker and seamstress, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mangham Assembly of God, Mangham. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial is in Reagan Cemetery, Baskin, under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jimmy Lynn Taylor Sr., 64
UNIONVILLE — Jimmy Lynn Taylor Sr., a prison foreman, died Sunday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is in Unionville Cemetery.

Michael Harold Varnell, 63
BASTROP — Michael Harold Varnell, a corrections officer, died Friday. A memorial service is 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service.

Ennie Lucille York, 92
Ennie Lucille York of West Monroe, a retired food service supervisor at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is in Beulah Cemetery, Calhoun.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bissic, Annie B.: 11 a.m. today, Fellowship Baptist Church, Simsboro.
Butler, L.G.: 11 a.m. today, New Salem Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Cathey, Linda: 2 p.m. today, Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.
Gillespie, Hervey "Pee Wee": 10 a.m. today, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Hairston, Margie Priest: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Scott, Lucille "Mississippi": 1 p.m. Tuesday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

April 12, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

RUBY ROCHELLE HEMPHILL CLARK
Brown Funeral Home - Gloster, Mississippi
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Rochelle Hemphill Clark will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at Brown Funeral Home Chapel in Gloster, MS with Rev. Doug Aikens officiating. Michelle Drago Jackson and Marva Clark Gautrall will be speakers. Interment will follow at Woodland Memorial Cemetery near Gloster, MS.
Mrs. Clark was born on March 4, 1914 in Lawrence County, MS and passed away on April 11, 2005 at her residence. She was a homemaker and member of Lea-Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church of Monroe, LA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dallas and Cora Beason Hemphill; five brothers: Cecil Hemphill, Quince Hemphill, Claude Hemphill, Shelton Hemphill and L.H. Hemphill; and three sisters: Willie Hemphill Faircloth, Donice Hemphill Smith and Gertie Hemphill Smith.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas V. Clark; four children: Charles Clark and wife, Pat, Billy Wayne Clark and wife, Kitty, Ronnie Clark and wife, Judy and Naomi Clark Drago and husband, Mike; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and her sister, Bennie Rhea Ford of Monroe, LA.
Pallbearers will be Billy Wayne Clark, Brandon Clark, Billy Clark, Randy Clark, Taz Clark, and Barry Wayne Clark.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Brown Funeral Home in Gloster, MS.

MINNIE RUSSELL RAY
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, Louisiana
Funeral services for Minnie Russell Ray, age 93, will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Delhi, LA with Rev. Everett Geis and Dr. Marcus Murphy officiating. Interment will follow at Delhi Masonic Cemtery in Delhi, LA under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi, LA.
Mrs. Ray was born on May 25, 1911 in Philadelphia, MS and passed away on April 11, 2005 at West Carroll Care Center in Oak Grove, LA. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Delhi, LA for over fifty years. She was very devoted to her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Ray; her parents, Fonza and Virginia Russell; three brothers: Loveless "Foots" Russell, Willis Leonard Russell and Eddie Lee Russell; and one sister, Annie Russell Collins.
Survivors include her nephew, James L. "Pete" Collins of Oak Grove, LA; niece, Sally Collins of Oak Grove, LA; nephew, Raymond Earl "Lefty" Russell of Delhi, LA; niece, Evelyn Russell of Delhi, LA; niece, Faye Russell Purvis of Rayville, LA; nephew, Johnny Purvis of Rayville, LA; nephew, Dr. Dennis Ray of New Braunsels, TX; niece, Anna Clarie Ray of New Braunsels, TX; and a number of great-nephews and great- nieces.
Pallbearers will be Rusty Russell, Mac Collins, Monty Collins, Todd Chop, Blaine Chop and Jimmy Guthrie.
The family will recieve friends between the hours of 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at Cox Funeral Home of Delhi, LA. To leave condolences to the family: www.coxfuneral.com.

Robert A. Anderson, 85
Robert A. Anderson of Monroe, retired military, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at the Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Rachel Moore Childs, 90
WAXAHATCHIE, Texas — Rachel Moore Childs, formerly of Oak Grove, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Cox Funeral Home chapel, Oak Grove. Burial will follow at Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Raymond Dodd, 83
FARMERVILLE — Raymond Dodd, a retired forest ranger, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Harry Lee Glosson, 59
FARMERVILLE — Harry Lee Glosson, a retired construction worker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Doran Jacobs, 45
Doran Jacobs of Monroe died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at the Smith Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street extension.

Floyd Lovell, 94
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Floyd Lovell, a carpenter, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Emma Lou Miller, 94
Emma Lou Miller of Monroe, formerly of Delhi, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Grace Lou Newton, 84
Grace Lou Newton of Monroe, formerly of Delhi, a homemaker, died Monday. Arraignments are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Minnie Russell Ray, 93
DELHI — Minnie Russell Ray, a store clerk and seamstress, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Cox Funeral Home chapel, Delhi. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Lucille C. Russell, 72
Lucille C. Russell of Monroe, formerly of Rayville, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Mulhearn Funeral Home chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 5:30-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

James Paul Stephan, 65
James Paul Stephan of Monroe, owner/operator of Stephan Manufacturing, died Monday. Arraignments are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary Christine Thomas, 83
FARMERVILLE — Mary Christine Thomas, a retired waitress and homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at the Farrar Funeral Home chapel, Farmerville. Burial will be at Cook Cemetery, Spencer.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Mayo, Bernice Polk: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop.
Morris, Mittie Jane Bryant: 2 p.m. today, Campground Presbyterian Church, Hampton, Ark.
Scott, Lucille "Mississippi": 1 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Summers, Pauline: 2 p.m. today, Mangham Assembly of God, Mangham.
Taylor Sr., Jimmy Lynn: 10 a.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston.

April 13, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

LARUE PETTIT FOX
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral Services for Mrs. LaRue Pettit Fox, 86, of West Monroe, LA, will be 2:00 PM Thursday April 14, 2005 at the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Al Fike officiating. Burial will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Mrs. Fox passed away on Sunday April 10, 2005 in Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Fox was a member of the First Baptist Church in Monroe and a retired school teacher for the Ouachita Parish School System. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Lorena McCoy, and Charlotte Lively, and her brother, L.B. Pettit, Jr. She is survived by her nieces Kathey Plummer and her husband Mike, Carolyn Fike and her husband Al, her nephew Randy Pettit and his wife Deborah, great-nieces, Laura and Lydia Pettit, and great-nephews, Scott and Jeff Roberts. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until service time Thursday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

PAUL FARRIS HAJJ
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Visitation for Mr. Paul Farris Hajj, 72, of West Monroe, LA will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday April 14, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Hajj passed away on Monday April 11, 2005 in Monroe, LA. He was owner and operator of Paul F. Hajj Interior's.
He is survived by his daughter, Nikki Haynes and her husband Randy of West Monroe, LA, son, Ben Hajj and his wife Misti of Monroe, LA, grandchildren, Thomas and Amelia Haynes of West Monroe, LA, sister, Yvonne Lowe and her husband James of Vicksburg, MS, brothers Mike Hajj and his wife Ann of Jackson, MS, and George Hajj of Georgia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in West Monroe, LA and the American Cancer Society.

CHARLES GARY HIGDON
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Mr. Charles Gary Higdon, age 67, of Columbia, LA, died Monday, April 11, 2005, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Higdon was employed by Bridge Petroleum Company and was a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church. He Served in the United State Air Force during The Korean War. Mr. Higdon was born on March 21, 1938 at Olla, LA, to the union of his parents, the late Walter V. and Wanda Ripple Higdon.
He is survived by his daughter: Mr. Emerik Gary Higdon of Anchorage, Alaska; two grandchildren: Mathew Higdon and Amanda Higdon and cousin Sandra Gough of Bastrop, LA; host of neices and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be Gary Parker, Parson Aycock, Jr., Parson Trey Aycock, III, Larry Gough, Henry Mitchell Leihr, Larry Martin, Johnathan Coon, and Robert Gough.
Arrangements are being handled by Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Highway 165, Columbia, LA, where the family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday, April 13, 2005.
Funeral services will be at Chapel of Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA, at 2:00 PM Thursday, April 14, 2005. Interment will be at Pine Hill Cemetery in Urania, LA.

BRIANA KEARRA RENEE JACKSON
McFarland Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Briana Kearra Renee Jackson was born September 5, 2001 to Barbara Ann Scoby and James Jackson Jr., and passed away Saturday, April 9, 2005
Graveside services will be 11:30 AM, Thursday, April 14, 2005 at Magnolia Cemetery on Desaird St. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 13, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at McFarland Funeral Home.

MRS. VIRGINIA KANALY JENNINGS
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA.
Services for Mrs. Virginia Kanaly Jennings, age 82, of Rayville, LA, will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 14, 2005 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rayville with Father Phillip Pazhayakari officiating. Interment will be in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA.
Mrs. Virginia Jennings was born on November 8, 1922 in Plattsburgh, NY, to James and Marjorie Sawyer Kanaly and passed away on Monday, April 11, 2005 in Rayville, LA.
Survivors include her daugther Jane Kelly of Bossier City, LA; sons: John D. Jennings and wife, Pam of West Monroe, LA, and William Jennings and wife Robin of Barre, VT; grandchildren: Joanna Jennings of Shreveport, LA, Patrick Kelly of Bossier City, LA, Ann Elizabeth Kelly of Bossier City, LA; brother: Kenneth Kanaly of Plattsburgh, NY.
Pallbearers will be Jim Berry, George Gladney, Don Hebert, Billy Coenen, Walter Cochran, David Wisenor, Charles Chaney, and Kenneth Newsom.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Dan LaFleur, Bernard Waite, Dr. David Thompson, and Albert Wynn.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. A Rosery will start at 7:00 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 or Richardson Medical Center, P. O. Box 388, Rayville, LA. 71269

MR. BRIAN WAYNE KELLEY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Services for Mr. Brian Wayne Kelley, 32, of Downsville, LA, will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, April 14, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Interment will follow in New Chapel Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Kelley passed away on April 10, 2005, at St. Francis Medical Center following an automobile accident.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Kelley; maternal grandmother, Patricia Bentley; and maternal grandfather, Fred McEnery.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Harold Ray Kelly, Jr. and Sherry Kelley; grandparents, Harold and Mary Kelley; step sisters, Chasity Foster and Kristina Cohran; three uncles, Kurt and Donnie McEnery, and Steve Kelley; and aunt, Sissy Kelley.
Pallbearers will be Jason Turner, Jason Jones, Staley Jones, Phillip Sims, Brian Goodling, and Chris Odom.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

GRACIE LOU NEWTON
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA.
A celebration of the of the life of Mrs. Gracie Lou Newton, age 84, of West Monroe, formerly of Delhi will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 14, 2005 at the First Baptist Church in Delhi. Rev. Steve Roark and Dr. Marcus Murphy will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Cox Home in Delhi. Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.
Mrs. Newton was a longtime resident of the Delhi area and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Delhi. Ms. Gracie was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was always happiest when she had her family home. She loved her garden and flowers, having received "Yard of the Month" more than once. Her sense of humor and caring spirit will be greatly missed.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Tolbert Newton, her parents, Joe Orlean Grayson and Nora Grayson, a son Jimmy Wayne Newton and a sister, Oree Baker.
She is survived by two sons, Henry Newton of Jonesboro, LA, and Bryan Keith Newton of Jonesboro, LA, and Bryan Keith Newton of Shreveport, LA; two daughters, Mary Lou Heslin of Monroe, LA, and Angie Collins of Laurel, MS; a brother, Hilburn Grayson of Monroe, LA; two sisters, Hazel Newton of Monroe, LA, and Margaret Payne of Talpa, TX, ten grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Wayne Newton and Jim Newton.
To leave a message of condolences to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com

MRS. CORA LEE EMORY PATTERSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA.
Services to celebrate the life and legacy of Mrs. Cora Lee Emory Patterson, age 93, of Choudrant, LA, will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, April 14, 2005 at New Hope Baptist Church of Choudrant, Louisiana, with the Rev. Dwayne Monk officiating and the Rev. Oda "Tuck" Roberts assisting. Burial will be in the New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston, LA.
Mrs. Patterson died on April 12, 2005. A lifelong resident of Choudrant, Mrs. Patterson was an active member of New Hope Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School over 30 years. She was a dedicated Christian, a devoted family woman, and a good friend to many.
Mrs. Patterson was an alumnus of Louisiana Tech University, and taught school at Hopewell Elementary. She was married to the love of her life for 66 years Robert Edward Patterson, who preceded her in death. Her legacy includes three children, six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
Survivors include her children: Annie Ruth Bayles of West Monroe, Robert F. Patterson and wife Sharon of Ruston; Gary Patterson and wife Melodye of Ruston; grandchildren: Kevin Bayles and wife Debbie of West Monroe, Kim Ellis and husband John of West Monroe; Lance Patterson and wife Tammy of Ruston, Cole Patterson and wife LeAnn of Ruston; Jarod Patterson, Jace Patterson, and Justin Barnes of Ruston; great-grandchildren: Timothy Bayles, Brandi Bayles, Misty Bayles, Jordan Ellis, Griffin Ellis, Chase Patterson, Garrett Patterson, Abby Grace Patterson, Cade Patterson, and Riley Patterson, and great-great grandchild Bryce Edward Bayles; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be grandsons Kevin Bayles, Lance Patterson, Cole Patterson, Jarod Patterson, Jace Patterson, John Ellis, Timothy Bayles and Justin Barnes.
Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of New Hope Baptist Church.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 13, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 7:30 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.
The Family requests that memorials be given to the New Hope Baptist Church (Choudrant, LA) Building Fund in lieu of flowers.
A special thanks is extended to the staff at Rosemont Assisted Living of West Monroe, for their loving care.

MRS. LUCILLE C. RUSSELL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA
Services for Mrs. Lucille Coats Russell of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA with Reverend Robert Stroud and Reverend Bill Dye officiating. Internment will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.
Mrs. Russell was born in Richland Parish on May 13, 1932 and passed away on April 11, 2005 in Monroe.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Richard Alvin Coats and Mary Lou Coats; one daughter, LaJuan Russell; and one son, Russ Russell. She was a member of The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities of West Monroe.
She is survived by her son, Bryan W. Russell and daughter-in-law, Paula A. Russell, her son, Lyle V. Russell and daughter-in-law, Miriam W. Russell; five grandchildren, Lea Russell Sheppard, Kate Russell, Erin Russell, Benjamin Russell and Madeline Russell; sisters Louise Self of Delhi, LA, Jeanette McGrew of Keithville, LA, JoAnn Johnston of Rayville, LA, Virgie Roberson of Arcadia, LA, Wanda Carroll of Moringsport, LA, and brother, Richard Coats of Stonewall, LA; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Pallbearers will be J.E. Cheney, Warren Eckhardt, Fred Scott Franklin, Moon Griffon, Phillip Sivils and Benjamin Russell.

JAMES PAUL STEPHAN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana.
Memorial services for James Paul Stephan will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, April 14, 2005 at Temple B'Nai Israel in Monroe, LA with Rabbi Debra Kassoff officiating
Mr. Stephan was born on September 14, 1939 in Green Bay, Wisconsin and passed away suddenly on April 11, 2005. He was the owner/operator of Stephan Manufacturing in West Monroe.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara Stephan and his brother Jerome C. Stephan.
Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife: Yvonne Levine Stephan, his children: Deborah Roa and husband John, Joel Stephan and wife Kristy, and Jonathan Stephan and four grandchildren: Brianna and Danielle Roa, Noah Stephan and Piper Pecanty. Jim will also be missed by his sisters-in-law Gabrielle Stephan and Etta Levine, nephews and many cousins. Chico and Pepper his beloved pets will miss James greatly.
Jim was an avid Green Bay Packer fan, a former cropduster and a member of Northeast Louisiana Builders Association.
Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA.

Jean White Bayles, 45
LAKESIDE, Calif. — Jean White Bayles, formerly of West Monroe, a senior payroll administrator for Leap Wireless, died April 2. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Fair Park Baptist Church under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Vera Bennett, 84
FARMERVILLE — Vera Bennett, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Paul Bilberry, 83
MARION — Paul Bilberry, a retired bus driver, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Betty Bynum, 67
Betty Bynum of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Raymond L. Dodd, 83
FARMERVILLE — Raymond Lavell Dodd, a retired Forest Ranger, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Assembly of God Church, Sterlington. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Harry Lee Glosson, 59
FARMERVILLE — Harry Lee Glosson, a retired construction worker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Spearsville. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Kenneth R. Kelley, 55
FERRIDAY — Kenneth R. Kelley died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Bertram Jackson, 36
Bertram Jackson of Monroe, a cook, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Garden.

Briana Jackson, 3
Briana Jackson of Monroe, daughter of James Jackson Jr., and Barbara Scoby, died Saturday. Graveside services are 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Mary Johnson, 88
BASTROP — Mary Johnson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dolly Lawson, 84
RAYVILLE — Dolly Lawson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Altha Maurice McDonald, 65
Altha Maurice McDonald of Monroe, a data entry operator, died April 9. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at True Vine Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Garden.

Emma Lou Miller, 94
EPPS — Emma Lou Miller, a retired elementary school teacher, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Epps Baptist Church, Epps. Visitation is 10 a.m. Thursday until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Epps Cemetery, Epps, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Grace Lou Newton, 84
Grace Lou Newton of West Monroe, formerly of Delhi, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Delhi. Burial will be at Newton Cemetery.

Orel E. Page, 98
Orel E. Page of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will follow at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.

James Scott, 81
James Scott of Monroe, a truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Willie Nell Shankle, 78
JONESBORO — Willie Nell Shankle, a nurse's aid, died Monday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Jonesboro Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Childs, Rachel Moore: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Grove.
Jacobs, Doran: 11 a.m. Friday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.
Ray, Minnie Russell: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home Chapel, Delhi.
Russell, Lucille C.: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe.

April 14, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

VERA RAY BENNETT
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Services for Mrs. Vera Ray Bennett, age 84 of Farmerville, LA will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, April 15, 2005, at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church Hwy 2, Bernice, LA, where she was a lifetime member, officiated by the Rev. Woody Reeder, pastor and family friend. Interment will be in Antioch Cemetery, Hwy 828, Farmerville, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Mrs. Bennett passed away Tuesday April 12, 2005, in West Monroe, LA.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Jerome D. Bennett; her parents, W.P. "Bud" and Annie Jordan Ray; son-in-law Emmett Nolan; sisters Ionia Ray Austin, Nancy Ray McIntosh and Francis Ray Nolan; brothers Edgar "Doc" Ray and Elliott Ray.
Mamaw Bennett is survived by two daughters JoAnne Bennett Smith and husband Max Graham of West Monroe and Betty Bennett Nolan of Farmerville; five Grandchildren ; Terri Gregory and husband, Rice of West Monroe, Toni Grier and husband Bobby, Tammi Anderson and husband Johnny all of Farmerville, Angela Nolan Nomey and husband George Jr. of Jonesboro, Matt Bennett Nolan and wife Tricia of Monroe. Twelve Great-Grandchildren: Anna and William Gregory of West Monroe, April Dambois of Farmerville and Dustin Dambois of Jonesboro, Kylie Grier Jones and husband Ben, Kassidy and Kelci Grier, John Richard and Jed Daniel Anderson all of Farmerville, Audrey, Olive and Rosemary Nolan of Monroe; One Great-great grandchild: Laynie Danielle Jones of Farmerville; two brothers Charlie Ray and wife Margie of Bastrop and W.P. Ray, Jr. and wife Margie of Shreveport.
Pallbearers will be Rice Gregory, William Gregory, Bobby Grier, Johnny Anderson, Dustin Dambois and John Richard Anderson. Honorary Pallbearer will be Jed Daniel Anderson. Family will receive friends at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville Thursday April 14 2005 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Memorials may be made to Mt. Tabor Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 336 Farmerville LA. 71241 and/or Antioch Cemetery Fund, 3466 Hwy 828, Farmerville LA. 71241.

ALBERT DAVIS, SR.
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Services for Albert Davis, Sr., age 69 of Columbia will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 15, 2005 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Benny Braddock officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosefield Cemetery.
Mr. Davis was born in Lake Village, AR, on April 4, 1936 to the union of Roland and Florence Johnson Davis and died Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at the Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria.
He was a retired truck driver and was a member of the Little Star Full Gospel Church in Holum.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his son: Scott Davis.
Survivors include his wife: Judy McKee Davis of Columbia, his son: Albert Davis, Jr. of Monroe, his step-sons: Jeff McKee and Chris McKee both of Columbia and Michael McKee of Jena, his daughters: Cathy Davis and Teresa Delecerada both of West Monroe, his step-daughter: Donna Johnson of Columbia, his brothers: Alfred Davis of Midland, TX and Al Davis and Richard Davis both of Columbia, his sisters: Juanita McDaniel of Lake Providence and Louise Thomas of Oak Grove and eighteen grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Johnson, Ryan Deese, Derrick Mulholland, Jeff McKee, Patrick Boyd and Chris McKee.
Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Crabtree and Larry Wright.
Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Friday from 9:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia, LA.

MRS. DORIS YVONNE DICKINSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Graveside services for Doris Yvonne Dickinson, 69, of Payette, Idaho, and a former resident of West Monroe, LA, will be 10:00 AM, Friday, April 15th, 2005, at Antioch Cemetery in Eros, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Mark Fenn under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Dickinson was born July 8th, 1935, in Monroe, LA to Abbie Lloyd and Daisy Blake Bacon, and she died April 7th, 2005, in Payette, Idaho.
Doris was an excellent student from grade one to graduate school and continued with her studies throughout her life. She graduated from Ouachita Parish High School in 1953, from Northeast Louisiana University in 1956, and from Louisiana State University with honors in 1958 with an MA in History, and later earned an MA in Communications from the University of Northern Colorado. She was also a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Scholastic Fraternity.
Doris taught and served as librarian in the Manitou Springs District, near Colorado Springs, CO, for over three decades during which time she reared her three children, Robert Edmond Bray of Little Rock, AR, William Stuart Bray of London, England, and Collyn Yvonne Bray Swanson of Alexandria, VA, all of whom survive her. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Ralph Edmond Bray II, Benjamin Oscar Swanson, Abbie Lyn Swanson and step grandson, Steven Coda Colley. Other survivors include her second husband of five years, Everette Lester Dickinson of Payette, Idaho and her first husband of forty years, Ralph Edmond Bray, her mother, Daisy Blake Bacon and her brother, Lloyd Bacon, both of West Monroe, LA.
Doris's family, especially her children and grandchildren were, by far, the most important things in her life, but she also loved books, art, dancing, music and traveling. Rather than cowering from her approaching death, she lived life as fully as her failing body permitted. In the last months of her life, she toured South Africa and during her final weeks, she made a trip to China.
Her devotion to her family and friends will be long remembered and cherished. From early childhood, Doris steadfastly supported the less fortunate people she encountered, especially if they were children. Throughout her adult life, she subsidized students lacking lunch money and decent clothing. She spent her last years in Payette, Idaho, where she quickly made many enduring friendships and where she participated in community affairs including serving as vice president of the Payette Library Board, an activity that gave her great pleasure.
Active pallbearers include Steven Colley, Fred and Pat Norris, Kelton and Max Bacon, and Johnny Mitchell.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tuney Bayles and Joe Hart.

MRS. VIRGINIA KANALY JENNINGS
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA.
Services for Mrs. Virginia Kanaly Jennings, age 82, of Rayville, LA, will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 14, 2005 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rayville with Father Philip Pazhayakari officiating. Interment will be in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA.
Mrs. Virginia Jennings was born on November 8, 1922 in Plattsburgh, NY, to James and Marjorie Sawyer Kanaly and passed away on Monday, April 11, 2005 in Rayville, LA.
Mrs. Jennings was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was the head nurse for many years at Ball and Ellington Clinic in Rayville and after that she was the nurse for the Richland Parish School System.
Survivors include her daugther Jane Kelly of Bossier City, LA; sons: John B. Jennings and wife, Pam of West Monroe, LA, and William Jennings and wife Robin of Barre, VT; grandchildren: Joanna Jennings of Shreveport, LA, Patrick Kelly of Bossier City, LA, Anne Elizaeth Kelly of Bossier City, LA; brother: Kenneth Kanaly of Plattsburgh, NY.
Pallbearers will be Jim Berry, George Gladney, Don Hebert, Billy Coenen, Walter Cochran, David Wisenor, Charles Chaney, and Kenneth Newsom.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Dan LaFleur, Bernard Waite, Dr. David Thompson, and Albert Wynn.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 or Richland Parish Library.

GRACIE LOU NEWTON
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA.
A celebration of the of the life of Mrs. Gracie Lou Newton, age 84, of West Monroe, formerly of Delhi will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 14, 2005 at the First Baptist Church in Delhi. Rev. Steve Roark and Dr. Marcus Murphy will officiate. Visitation was held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi. Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.
Mrs. Newton was a longtime resident of the Delhi area and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Delhi. Ms. Gracie was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was always happiest when she had her family home. She loved her garden and flowers, having received "Yard of the Month" more than once. Her sense of humor and caring spirit will be greatly missed.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Tolbert Newton, her parents, Joe Orlean Grayson and Nora Grayson, a son Jimmy Wayne Newton and a sister, Oree Baker.
She is survived by two sons, Henry Newton of Jonesboro, LA, and Bryan Keith Newton of Shreveport, LA; two daughters, Mary Lou Heslin of Monroe, LA, and Angie Collins of Laurel, MS; a brother, Hilburn Grayson of Monroe, LA; two sisters, Hazel Newton of Monroe, LA, and Margaret Payne of Talpa, TX, ten grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Glen Newton, Billy Ray Newton, Bryan Newton, Randall Collins, Randy Collins and Ken Newton.
Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Wayne Newton and Jim Newton.
To leave a message of condolences to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com

JOANN NIEBOER QUILLMAN
Quirk & Son Funeral Home - Eunice, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Joann Nieboer Quillman, 68, will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2005, at 10:00 AM at University Baptist Church with burial to follow at St. Paul's Cemetery in Eunice, LA. Pastor Charles Amy will officiate under the direction of Quirk & Son Funeral Home.
Mrs. Quillman passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at Rapids Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, LA.
Mrs. Quillman was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on March 6, 1937, to Joe and Evelyn Nieboer.
Joann was a Professor of Art at Louisiana State University at Eunice having taught for 26 years. She was a member of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi and the Alpha Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.
Joann was the founder of the Eunice Art Society. She was a member of the Community Choir. She was instrumental in the Annual Community Days at LSUE and incorporated it with the Arts Festival.
Joann's works were displayed in the Opelousas Museum of Art and the Zigler Museum in Jennings, LA. Two of her painting were chosen in 1983, for the Society of French Artist's Spring Salon at the Grand Palais in Paris, France.
Mrs. Quillman was a world traveler. She touched many through her of love of art.
She is survived by her son, Steven Joseph Quillman and his wife Jenny Summerset Quillman of Charleston, SC; two daughters, Gail Jeanne Quillman Vidrine and her husband, Dr. Malcom Vidrine of Eunice, Debra Lynn Quillman of Monroe, LA; three brothers: John Nieboer of Rochester, NY, Dan Nieboer of Anndale, VA, Joseph Nieboer of Albion, NY; four sisters: Myriam Snedecker of San Jose California, Lois Brooks of Rochester, NY, Becky Clode of Ontario, Canada, and Ruth Nieboer of Rochester, NY; two grandchildren: Daniel and Caroline Vidrine of Eunice, LA; one step-grandson: Malcom F. Vidrine, II, and his wife Maureen of Monroe, LA; two step-great grandchildren, Selma Odile Vidrine and Hank Wallace Vidrine.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Evelyn Hassink Nieboer; her husband, Wilmont Gary Quillman; two brothers, James and David Nieboer.
Quirk & Son Funeral Home, Family Owned, 121 South 6th Street of Eunice, LA, is in charge of the arrangements. 337-546-6081.

Paul Bilberry, 83
MARION — Paul Bilberry, a retired bus driver, died Monday. Services are noon Friday at Antioch AME Church, Marion. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Albert Davis Sr., 69
COLUMBIA — Albert Davis Sr., a retired truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. Friday until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rosefield Cemetery.

Hardy M. Dunn, 91
WINNSBORO — The Rev. Hardy M. Dunn, a retired farmer and minister, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Jesus Name Apostolic Church, near Crowville. Visitation is 6 p.m. today and 10 a.m. Friday until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Harris Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

LaRue Pettit Fox, 86
LaRue Pettit Fox of West Monroe, a retired teacher, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation is noon today until services begin at the mausoleum chapel.

Paul Farris Hajj, 72
Paul Harris Hajj of West Monroe, an interior designer, died Monday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lola Spruell Howard, 93
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Lola Spruell Howard, formerly of Downsville, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Greer Cemetery, Rayville. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Virginia Kanaly Jennings, 82
RAYVILLE — Virginia Kanaly Jennings, a retired registered nurse, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be at Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Brian Wayne Kelley, 32
Brian Wayne Kelley of West Monroe, a welder, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will follow at New Chapel Hill Cemetery.

Dolly Lawson, 84
RAYVILLE — Dolly Lawson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at St. Mary's Church Cemetery, Delco.

Stanley R. McCastle, 47
WISNER — Stanley R. McCastle, a truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church, Peck. Wake services are 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Michael McIntosh, 45
RAYVILLE — Michael McIntosh, a laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be at Royal Blue Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Alice Eldridge Norman, 83
LINVILLE — Alice Eldridge Norman, formerly of Bastrop, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m.Friday at Carter Cemetery, Collinston. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Sadie H. 'Pat' Sexton, 78
BASTROP — Sadie H. "Pat" Sexton, a retired secretary at Louisiana Loan Co., died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today and 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

James Paul Stephan, 65
James Paul Stephan of Monroe, owner/operator of Stephan Manufacturing, died Monday. Services are 10:30 a.m. today at Temple B'Nai Israel under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bayles, Jean White: 2 p.m. today, Fairpark Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Glosson, Harry Lee: 11 a.m. Friday, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Jackson, Bertram: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Jackson, Briana: 11:30 a.m. today, Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.
Jacobs, Doran: Services changed to 1 p.m. Friday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
McDonald, Altha Maurice: 11 a.m. Saturday, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe.
Miller, Emma Lou: 2 p.m. today, Epps Baptist Church, Epps.
Newton, Grace Lou: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Delhi.
Page, Orel E.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Scott, James: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Shankle, Willie Nell: 10:30 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

April 15, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

THELMA JANE DARK DEAL
January 27, 1931- April 15, 2004

You will always beremembered by: Deanna, James, family & friends

MURIEL MARIE MEREDITH
Cox Funeral Home - Lake Providence, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Muriel Marie Meredith, age 76, of Lake Providence, LA, will be 9:00 AM Saturday, April 16, 2005 at the Providence Worship Center Lake Providence, LA, with Rev. Don Boyett officiating. Interment will be in Bett Cemetery Senatobia, Mississippi, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, LA.
Mrs. Meredith was born March 3, 1929 and passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at her residence.
The greatest desire of my heart is: "To have a closer walk with Jesus and to see all my family and loved ones come to know the Lord and desire a closer walk with Him and get their lives ready to meet Jesus as the Lord and Savior, including myself." She is preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Meredith, father, James Bryant Blair Sr., mother, Keturah Elizabeth Blair, brother, James Bryant Blair Jr., sisters, Hettie Nance, Mary Watkins and Betty Brown.
She is survived by her husband: William T. "Sonny" Meredith, Lake Providence, LA; daughter: Joan and husband Sammy Bullard, Lake Providence, LA; sons: Bill and wife Libby Meredith, Rodgers, AR, Ray and wife Cathy Meredith, Prairieville, LA; daughter-in-law: Patsy Meredith, Oak Grove, LA; brothers: Larry Blair and Buddy Blair; Sisters: Bobby Paul, Dorothy Perry, Shirley Hopkins; grandsons: David Bullard, Matthew Meredith, Ryan Meredith; granddaughters: Pam Burke, Lisa Satre, Mary Elise Meredith, Mandy Clopper, Sarah Meredith and Stormy Ferrell; great grandchildrens: Natalie McManus, Brandon Pylant, Victoria Porter, Bayleigh Pylant, Dewey Ferrell, Kaden Ferrell and Carah Satre.
Pallbearers will be Dude Halloy, Gene Haley, Dale Miller, Lamar Perry, David Smith and Johnny Johnson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Meredith, Ray Meredith, Ryan Meredith, David Meredith, Pete Meredith and Matt Meredith. To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com

REGINALD MIMS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral Services for Mr. Reginald Mims, 71, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM Saturday April 16, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. John Dallalio, Rev. David Mercer and Rev. John Bray officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Calhoun, LA.
Mr. Mims passed away on Thursday April 14, 2005 in Monroe, LA. He was a member of the Untied States Army Special Forces. He was a driver for Davidson Transportation. He enjoyed playing the guitar and loved old country music. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle Renee Mims.
Survivors include his wife Ida Mims, six children, Diane Bray and her husband John, Debbie Martin, Michael Mims, Lori Meadows and her husband Andy, Danny Mims, and Shannon Mims, an aunt, Alice Guidry, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Henry, Jeremy Henry, Joseph Page, Josh Beshea, Lance Creech, and Kevin Whitlock. Honorary pallbearers will be the Senior Sunday School Class of the Maranatha Baptist Church
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Judes Children's Research Hospital.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Friday April 15, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.

Angela McDaniels Blake, 43
Angela McDaniels Blake of West Monroe, an administrator at LSU Medical Center, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Wake services are 7-8 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Garden.

Betty Bynum, 69
Betty Bynum of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Lone Star Baptist Church, Sterlington. Visitation is noon-1 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Antonio Coleman Sr., 26
TALLULAH — Antonio Coleman Sr., died April 6. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at McCall Senior High School. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at St. Mary's Chapel of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

Doris Yvonne Dickinson, 69
PAYETTE, Idaho — Doris Yvonne Dickinson, formerly of West Monroe, a retired school teacher, died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Antioch Cemetery, Eros, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lubertha Graham, 86
Lubertha Graham of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Vera Jackson Hibbets, 84
Vera Irene Jackson Hibbets of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dorothy L. Hollingsworth, 80
MILPITAS, Calif. — Dorothy Lee Hollingsworth, a lab tech, died April 8. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Michael Allen Mann, 52
RAYVILLE — Michael Allen Mann, a farmer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Visitation begins 10 a.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

Muriel Marie Meredith, 76
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Muriel Marie Meredith, a nurse, died Wednesday. Services are 9 a.m. Saturday at Providence Worship Center. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Bett Cemetery, Senatobia, Miss.

Joseph Minor III, 55
Joseph Minor III, of Monroe, a construction worker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Virgil Short, 78
SWARTZ — Virgil Short, retired owner of Monroe Fence Company, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Velma S. Wade, 81
COLUMBIA — Velma S. Wade, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Michael Williams, 45
RAYVILLE — Michael Williams, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bilberry, Paul: noon today, Antioch AME Church, Marion.
Davis, Albert Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Dunn, Hardy M.: 3 p.m. today, Jesus Name Apostolic Church, near Crowville.
Glosson, Henry Lee: 11 a.m. today, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Howard, Lola Spruell: 10 a.m. today, Greer Cemetery, Rayville.
Jackson, Bertram: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Jacobs, Doran: changed to 1 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Lawson, Dolly: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
McCastle, Stanley R.: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Zion Baptist Church, Peck.
McDonald, Altha Maurice: 11 a.m. Saturday, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe.
McIntosh, Michael: 2 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Rayville.
Norman, Alice Eldridge: 11 a.m. today, Carter Cemetery, Collinston.
Sexton, Sadie H. "Pat": 11 a.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Scott, James: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

April 16, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. VERA IRENE JACKSON HIBBETS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Vera Jackson Hibbets will be 3:00 PM, Saturday, April 16, 2005 at Seigle Assembly of God Church in West Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Kelvin R. Clark, Rev. David E. Hibbets, and Rev. James Downs. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA.
Mrs. Hibbets was born on April 11, 1921 and passed away on April 14, 2005.
She was known by many names,
But the greatest was, "prayer warrior".
Wherever she went, she was always the same,
Singing and praying, as the Lord she proclaimed.
As a servant to others, she gave all that she could
She sacrificed in order to meet others' needs.
Her love will live on, as surely it should.
And her prayers will continue to sprout as seeds in the spring.
Today, she proclaims with a strong voice,
"Jesus, Jesus, Jesus" in her rest.
We know He holds her near, and we are thankful for the 84 years she was blessed.
Mrs. Hibbets was preceded in death by three brothers: Jesse Jackson, Loys "Preacher" Jackson and Earl Jackson.
She is survived by her daughter: Lodema Ruth Hibbets Clark and husband, Rev. Kelvin R. Clark; and her son: Ronald Eugene Hibbets and wife, Teresa, all of West Monroe, LA; sisters: Audrey Calloway of West Monroe, LA and Mozelle Odum of Kilgore, TX; grandchildren: Selena and Stephanie Hibbets; great grandchildren: Kassidy and Abigail Clark, and Joshua Hibbets; several nieces, and nephews.
Pallbearers will be grandsons David Eugene Hibbets, Darrell Kelvin Clark, Darren Riley Clark, Daniel Ronald Hibbets, DeWayne Edward Hibbets, and nephew, Mike Robicheaux.
Honorary Pallbearers will be "Butch" Lee, Keith Hibbets, Artis Caraway, Robert Mercer, Paul Taylor, Randy Dorset, and Sherwin Hibbets.
The family would like to express special thanks to the staff of Landmark Nursing Home, Hospice of Louisiana, and beloved caregivers, Gloria Bearden and Irene Fuller.
Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 AM till time of service at the church.
She was truly a woman who expressed God's great love. Yesterday, Today, and Forever, He expresses His love for her.

VIRGIL ARTHUR (V.A.) SHORT
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Memorial services for Mr. Virgil Arthur (V. A.) Short, 78, of Monroe, La will be Sunday, April 17th, 2005, at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Swartz with Rev. Danny McIlveene and Rev. Boyd Tannehill officiating and under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.
Mr. Short was born on October 4, 1926 in Waldo, Arkansas and passed away after a lengthy illness on Thursday April 14, 2005 in Monroe, LA.
Mr. Short moved his family to Monroe in 1959 and opened Southside Barbershop. He later opened Monroe Fence Company in 1970 which he operated until his retirement.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Swartz where he was a member of the Men's Sunday morning Bible study class. Mr. Short also served with the U. S. Navy on the USS Calk during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Margie Nutt Short of Monroe, LA; daughter, Phyllis E. Williams of Monroe, LA; son, Roger S. Short and wife, Carla, of Las Vegas, NV; seven grandchildren, Winston Williams of Monroe, LA, Ryan Short of Atlanta, GA, Seth Williams of Lake Charles, LA, Allison and Kyle Short of Maumelle, AR, and David and Chaise Woodall of Little Rock, AR; four great grandchildren; sister, Vivian Short Daniels of McNeil, AR; and brother, G. W. Short, Jr. of Little Rock, AR.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Tadikonda, Dr. Pathak, Dr. Shafiei and the 4th floor nursing staff of LSUCM Hospital.

HAZEL JUANITA ASHFORD STEELE
Greenwood Funeral Home - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth, Texas Hazel Juanita Ashford Steele, 81, died peacefully at home Friday, April 15, 2005.
Funeral will be 10:00 AM Monday at Lake Worth Baptist Church. Burial will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday at Salem Cemetery, Eros, LA.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Sunday at Greenwood Funeral Home.
Nita was born Dec. 16, 1923, in Eros, LA. She was a 52 year member of OES Polytechnic Chapter 420. Nita was a longtime member of Lake Worth Baptist Church and worked as a Casualty Claim Examiner with International Service Insurance.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Vitas Hospice for all their love and care of Nita.
Survivors: Daughter, Debbie Steele Evans of Lake Worth; son, James Lee Steele Jr. and daughter-in-law, Brenda of Cresson; grandchildren, James Lee Steele III, Brendan John Steele, Staci Ingram Cook and husband, Travis; sister, Virginia Flanagan of Joshua; brother, Grady Bates of West Monroe, LA; and extended family, Gordon Whitaker, Rita Jones, Robert "Chip" Ward and Joan Walton.
Greenwood Funeral Home 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107 (817) 336-0584
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VIOLA CLARA WATTS
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA.
Services for Mrs. Viola Clara Watts, 89, of Start, LA, will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 17, 2005 at the Crew Lake United Methodist Church in Start with Rev. Carroll Johnson officiating. Interment will be in the Start Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA.
Mrs. Viola Watts was born on February 23, 1916 in Liddleville, LA, and passed away on Friday, April 15, 2005.
Mrs. Watts was a member of Crew Lake United Methodist Church in Start, LA. She was a charter of U. M. W. at the church.
Survivors will her daughter: Emma Jo Sullivan and husband, Earl "Hoppy" of Start, LA; grandchildren: Richard Sullivan and wife, Toni of West Monroe, LA, Audrea Owens and husband, Brian of West Monroe, LA; great grandchildren: Brad Taylor, Cole Sullivan, Cassidy Owens, William Owens all of West Monroe, LA; host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Aubrey Watts, Dennis Watts, Cecil Watts, John Watts, Rickey Whitten, Roger Whitten.
Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Whitten, Buddy Copeland, and Kevin Henry.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Saturday at Brown Holley Funeral Home.

JESSIE A. "SKIP" WEDGEWORTH
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Famerville, LA.
Graveside services for Mr. Jessie A. "Skip" Wedgeworth 44 years of Downsville, LA, will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 16, 2005, at Maple Avenue Cemetery, Smackover, AR.
Mr. Wedgeworth passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at his home in Downsville, LA, of natural causes.
He was born June 30, 1960 in Ouachita County, AR. The 4th child of Earl and Martha Wedgeworth and raised in Louanne, AR. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and a commercial Plasterer by trade. Mr. Wedgeworth was Baptist.
He was preceded in death by his Daddy Earl Wedgeworth.
He is survived by his wife Carla Morris Wedgeworth, his mother Martha Wedgeworth, sisters: Vickie Bell of Camden, AR. Susan Wood of West Monroe, Gwen Hyatt of Carthage Texas and one brother Tommy Wedgeworth of Norphlet, AR; and serveral nieces and nephews.
The Family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, April 15, 2005 at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA.

MRS. CARL K. WHITE SR. (MARGARET ELLEN WALTERS)
Mulhearn Funeral Home Feb. 16, 1907- Apr. 15, 2005 - West Monroe, LA
Graveside services for Mrs. Carl K. White Sr. (Margaret Ellen Walters), 98 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday April 16, 2005 at the Hasley Cemetery Pavillion with Rev. Michi Head officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA
Mrs. White died on Friday April 15, 2005 at the Landmark Nursing Home.
She was a member of the McGuire United Methodist Church in West Monroe. Mrs. White was a retired bookkeeper and worked for C.C. Bell Manufacturing Company in West Monroe. She was a pioneer resident of West Monroe, Where her mother ran a boarding house for local Louisiana Power and Light workers as well as Dr. Glenn Gallaspy, Roy Brooks and many others.
Mrs. White was active until a few years ago, working in her yard and feeding and watching large numbers of birds, a hobby for many years. She was an avid reader, an accomplished seamstress, and skilled in all creative arts and crafts such as painting, ceramics, knitting, crocheting, embroidery and tatting. She worked tirelessly at the Conway Hospital Gift Shop and the Glenwood Medical Center Gift Shop.
She will be missed by her family and friends who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl K. White Sr., a local banker, and her five brothers: Albert, Spurgeon, Wesley, Anon and Johnny Walters, and her mother, Orlene "Mama" Walters and father Albert Walters.
Survivors include one son, Carl K. White Jr. and his wife, Claudia; one daughter, Glenda Ann Thomason and her husband, Ray Thomason all of West Monroe. She leaves six grandchildren: Dr. Ken White, Dr. David White, Martha Ellen Upton, Carolyn Wojtera, Donna Norton, and Deion Hemphill. There are seven great-grandchildren: Leigh Ann White, Lindsey White, Katherine White, Deanna White, Lance White, Michael Upton, Julie Ann Upton, Christopher Wojtera, Casey Wojtera, and Heath and Emily Hemphill.
The family would like to express special gratitude to Dr. Don Hammett and the Staff of the Landmark Nursing Home for their dedicated care through the years.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the McGuire United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until 2:45 PM Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.

Martha Elizabeth Caston, 92
RAYVILLE — Martha Elizabeth Caston, a retired clothing inspector, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Rocky Carl Crews, 12
CLAYTON — Rocky Carl Crews died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will follow at Highland Park Cemetery.

Mary Ann Crum, 76
FERRIDAY — Mary Ann Crum died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Lubertha 'Bay' Gorham, 86
Lubertha "Bay" Gorham of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Robert S. 'Rabbit' Jobe, 60
TALLULAH — Robert S. "Rabbit" Jobe, an automobile mechanic, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Parkview Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Michael Allen Mann, 52
RAYVILLE — Michael Allen Mann, a farmer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Reginald Mims, 71
Reginald Mims of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery, Calhoun.

Jessie Wedgeworth, 44
DOWNSVILLE — Jessie Wedgeworth, a commercial plasterer, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Maple Avenue Cemetery, Smackover, Ark., under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Margaret E. White, 98
Margaret E. White of West Monroe, a bookkeeper, died Friday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery Pavilion. Visitation is 2-2:45 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Blake, Angela: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Bynum, Betty: 1 p.m. today, Lone Star Baptist Church, Sterlington.
Coleman, Antonio Sr.: 11 a.m. today, McCall Senior High School, Tallulah.
Jackson, Bertram: 11 a.m. today, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Lawson, Dolly: 2 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
McCastle, Stanley R.: 1 p.m. today, New Zion Baptist Church, Peck.
McDonald, Altha Maurice: 11 a.m. today, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe.
McIntosh, Michael: 2 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Rayville.
Meredith, Muriel Marie: 9 a.m. today, Providence Worship Center, Lake Providence.
Sexton, Sadie H. "Pat": 11 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Scott, James: 2 p.m. today, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Wade, Velma S.: 1 p.m. today, Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia.
Williams, Michael: 2 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Rayville.

April 17, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MARTHA ELIZABETH CASTON
Brown - Holley Funeral Home

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Rayville, Louisiana
Services for Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Caston, age 92, of Rayville LA, will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, April 18, 2005 at the Brown- Holley Funeral Chapel in Rayville with Dr. Ernest Winburn and Rev. Fred Keys officiating. Internment will follow at the Bethel Cemetery in Holly Ridge, LA, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville, LA.
Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Caston was born on May 21, 1912 in Columbia, LA and passed away on Friday April 15, 2005 in Rayville, LA.
Mrs. Caston was a member of First Baptist Church in Rayville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ada Peterson; husband, W.A. Caston; son, Charles Caston; sisters, Effie Payne, Ethel Hobbs, and Minnie Dowdy; brother, Dayton Peterson.
She is survived by her daughter, Sue Norman and her husband, Donald Paul of Mountain View AR; grandchildren, Michael Caston and his wife, Janet of Rayville, Kevin Caston of Monroe, LA, Randy Norman of Atlanta, GA and Dana Norman of Berkeley, CA; great granchildren, Danielle Caston of Serlington, LA and Spencer Caston of Rayville, LA; and sister, Elise Adcock of Rayville, LA.
Pallbearers will be Randy Norman, Mike Caston, Kevin Caston, Al Peterson, Vic Peterson, and Doug Peterson.
Honorary Pallbearer will be Pete Peterson.
Visitation will be held Sunday, April 17, 2005, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Brown Holley Funeral Home.

MR. WILL E. COE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home

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West Monroe, Louisiana
Graveside services for Mr. Will E. Coe, age 77, of West Monroe, will be 3:00 PM on Monday, April 18, 2005, at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Joe Solomon and Rev. Isaac Patton, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Coe was born July 5, 1927 in Albany, TX and died April 15, 2005 at his residence.
Mr. Coe was a member of Lea Joyner United Methodist Church, retired from his own business of Tri State Pump and Supply, and was an avid golfer.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Winona Coe; children: Dwayne E. Coe and his wife, Suzie of Roundrock, TX, Vickie Coe Walker and her husband, Kerry of West Monroe; grandchildren, William Ellis Coe and his wife, Lynda of Savan GA, Jake Coe, Duncan Coe both of Wimberly TX, Shelly Walker and David Walker of West Monroe; sister, Lois Ralston of Amarillo, TX.
Originally published April 17, 2005

EDNA LOIS HARRELSON
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Lois Harrelson, age 96, will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, April 18, 2005 at the Riser Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Russell officiating. Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson, LA under the direction of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, LA.
Mrs. Harrelson was born on April 30, 1908 in Grayson, LA and passed away on Friday, April 15, 2005 at Citizens Medical Center in Columbia, LA following an extended illness.
She was a homemaker and a member of Sandy Bayou Baptist Church.
Mrs. Harrelson was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Mary (Harper) McKee; her husband, Clarence Jerome Harrelson; and a grandson, Phillip Wayne Hawkes.
Survivors include two daughters, Edna Irene Festervand of Columbia, LA and Norma Mae Hawkes and husband, Phillip Hawkes, Sr. of Raceland, LA; her son, Cecil J. Harrelson, Sr. of Columbia, LA; two sisters, Virgia Jackson of Chattanooga, TN and Ann Cassels of Farmerville, LA; six grandchildren: Wanda Jean Hawkes of Raceland, LA, Cynthia Jo Skains of Thibodaux, LA, Lois Irene Skains of Columbia, LA, Edona Marie Harrelson of Freeport, TX, Cecil Harrelson, Jr. of Columbia, LA and Mary Jean McCall of Nashville, TN.
Pallbearers will be Michael Aaron Ryan, Michael McCall, Duane Paul Ryan, Kodie Kyle Hawkes, Mackey McNeil, Faron McKee, Odis McKee and Cody Martinez.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Sunday, April 17, 2005 at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, LA.

SHANDON CLAY POWELL
5-13-82 - 4-17-04
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
A year has come and gone since the death of my third-born child, my son Shandon Clay Powell, my hero.
Shandon was always a high spirited dare-devil and a risk taker. He and the ARMY made perfect partners. Shandon was in the ARMY a very brief eighteen months. However, those months were filled with such adventure that could last a normal person a lifetime. After receiving basic training at Ft. Benning, Georgia, Shandon was sent to Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, to begin his training for the ARMY Rangers with the 101st Airborne. Shortly after that his training was interrupted as his unit was deployed to Iraq. Having Shandon in Iraq was agonizing. Everyday I worried that this would be the day that someone in uniform would inform me of the fall of my hero. Yet that day never came.
On February 14, 2004, I had the extreme pleasure to see my son de-plane a gigantic aircraft that had delivered him from the barren deserts of Iraq to me. His smile was radiant when he locked eyes with his family. His teeth seemed whiter in contrast to his desert-tanned skin. His chest had widened, his neck had thickened, and I swear he had gotten taller. That's the day I found out that he was not just my hero. There on the crowded hangar floor Shandon's 1st Lieutenant sought my family out. As he shook our hands he said, "I wanted to meet the family of the man who saved my life as well as the lives of his entire platoon." You can't imagine how proud we were. Shandon was beaming as he stood tall. He knew we were proud. His beautiful smile and faint nod seemed to be saying that he hoped somehow he had made up for some of the emotional distress he had put us through during his rambunctious teenage years. I always knew he would make us proud. And proud we were. At that moment all was right with the world and I could hardly recall anything he'd done that wasn't absolutely wonderful.
We learned that among other citations and ribbons, he had earned an ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL for his act of bravery as a gunner in what was called one of the most organized ambushes the enemy launched against our troops.
The ARMY used words like heroism and valor in combat. They said he was an example for other soldiers to emulate. Shandon's superior officers presented the medal to me on the day of his funeral.
His platoon came from Fort Campbell. We then went to Fort Campbell for a ceremony which included a final roll call for him. I was moved by the soldiers' and officers' words of honor about Shandon's superior competence, courage, and comradeship, about his fearlessness in times of combat, about the confidence they put in him as a leader, about his sense of humor and how he put others at ease, about his patience with less trained soldiers. I was even more moved by the soldiers' tears. I thought Shandon had beaten the odds once he returned from Iraq. He had survived the war. To hear that he had been killed in a car accident was not understandable. I may never understand it.
One year later I am still not okay. They say some day I will be. I'm not sure. I know Shandon is in heaven with his brother, Shondell, who had died 18 years earlier at the age of 6.
My grandparents are there too. I say words and hear others say words that should make me feel better, like, "He's in a better place; we'll all be with him soon;" I can put into words "words" I believe to be true, but the hurt is so deep that the words seem to bounce off. I try to absorb them. I pray to. But I don't feel them. I feel what I believe to be the deepest pain known to mankind. But I don't feel alone.
During this time of terrible hurt, my community has rallied around me. Why is it that I was blessed with so many good people in my village?
The kindness, the support, the flowers, the letters and cards, the care, the knowing looks of other mothers, have helped carry me. I have leaned on your prayers when I was too weak to pray my own.
At this time I would like to thank everyone for their extensive support and for the love that you all continue to show me and my family everyday. Thank you for loving us.
More importantly, I would like to thank God for the two months you gave me with my son after he returned from the war. It was the happiest time of my life.
Sherlyn Ezell Powell, mother of Private First Class, Shandon Clay Powell.
West Monroe, Louisiana
Services for Mrs. Gertrude "Peddie" Harrell, age 75, of West Monroe, will be 10:00 AM on Monday, April 18, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe Chapel. Officiating will be Bro. Rick Crandall. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Harrell was born February 2, 1930 in Crystal Springs, MS, and died April 16, 2005 at her residence following a lengthy illness.
She was a member of McClendon Baptist Church for fourty-eight years.
"Peddie", as she was known to her family and friends was a retired pharmacy clerk. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be greatly missed.
She was a hero to her five children, thirteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, George Franklin Harrell; a son, Claude Stephens and a grandson, Sandon Alford.
She is survived by her daughters: Dianne Johnston and husband, Travis, Phyllis Coughran and husband, Larry, Lona Coughran and husband, James, and Gwen Peebles; son, Paul Stephens and wife, Kim; sister, Mae Ferne Sansone; and best friend of fifty-three years, Elinor Gibson and a host of nieces and nephews.
Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers for their "Granny".
Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday April 17, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

John Adams Sr., 65
TALLULAH — John Adams Sr., died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Alice Audirsch, 70
Alice Audirsch of Monroe, a retired personnel manager for J.C. Penney died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary Ann Crum, 76
FERRIDAY — Mary Ann W. Crum, head bookkeeper and vice president of Concordia Bank, died Thursday. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the Comer Funeral Home chapel, Ferriday. Burial will be at Woodlawn Mausoleum, Ferriday. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Doris Maxine Doughty 78
JENA — Doris Maxine Doughty, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Hixon Brothers Funeral Home chapel, Jena. Burial will be at Jena Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Clyde 'Jake' Haley, 77
Clyde "Jake" Haley of West Monroe, retired diesel mechanic, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Olaf Lamar LaGrone Sr., 94
Olaf Lamar LaGrone Sr., of Monroe, a collection agent, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ester Inez Nesbit, 94
BATON ROUGE — Ester Inez Nesbit, formerly of Jonesboro, a homemaker, died Friday. Services will be 1 p.m. today at the Southern Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Old Bethel near Jonesboro. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to service time today at the funeral home.

Georgia Ann Tabby Pettif, infant
BASTROP — Georgia Ann Tabby Pettif, infant daughter of Timothy and Amanda Pettif, died Friday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home chapel, Bastrop. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation will be noon to services today at funeral home.

Robert Pitts Sr., 71
TALLULAH — Robert Pitts Sr., 71, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Pawnee T. Shively, 88
BIENVILLE — Pawnee T. Shively died Friday. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Liberty Hill. Burial will be at Liberty Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Jakie Wayne Spillers, 49
Jakie Wayne Spillers of West Monroe died Saturday. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Aulds Chapel Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Viola Clara Watts, 89
START — Viola Clara Watts, a retired food technician, died Friday. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Crew Lake United Methodist Church, Start. Burial will be at Start Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Kathleen White, 77
Kathleen White of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Jobe, Robert S. 'Rabbit': 2 p.m. today, Parkview Baptist Church, Tallulah.
McIntosh, Michael: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Rayville.
Williams, Michael: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Rayville.

April 18, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. ALICE RUTH HUFFMAN AUDIRSCH
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Alice Ruth Huffman Audirsch, age 70, of Monroe, LA died on April, 16, 2005, at her residence after a brief illness. Graveside services will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at Hamilton Cemetery in Dubach, Louisiana, with Bro. B. K. Miller officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Monday, April 18, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane in Monroe, LA.
"Miss Alice," as she is fondly remembered, was the retired Personnel Manager for J.C. Penney's. She retired after twenty-five years in 1991. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed.
Ms. Audirsch was preceded in death by her mother, Maggie Shirey Huffman and infant brother Jimmy of Dubach, Louisiana.
Survivors include her two daughters, Brenda Audirsch Lee and her husband, Richard Lee of Ruston, LA, and Sarina Audirsch Couch and her husband, Gus "Bud" Couch of Monroe, LA; four grandsons, Travis Lee of Ridgeland, MS, Spencer Lee of Ruston, LA, Jarrett Couch of Monroe, LA, and Aaron Couch of Monroe, LA; her father, T.R. Huffman, Jr. of Dubach, LA, two sisters, Carolyn Taylor and husband, Bueford of Spearsville, LA, Margaret Delony and husband, Roy of Vienna, LA; two brothers Jerry Huffman and wife, Laura of Lillie, LA, and Keith Huffman of Vienna, LA. She is also survived by nine nieces and nephews, twelve great nieces and nephews, and two great, great nieces and nephews.
We would like to thank Barbara Williamson, Hospice Care, and Amy Robinson, RN for their loving care of our mother, as well as family, friends, and sitters who supported us during this time.

MR. CLYDE "JAKE" HALEY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
The life of Mr. Clyde "Jake" Haley, age 76 of West Monroe will be remembered and celebrated at 10:00 AM on Tuesday April 19, 2005 at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Danny Hawthorne, interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Mr. Haley was born on August 15, 1928 in West Monroe and passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2005 at St. Francis hospital.
Mr. Haley was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and a veteran of the Korean War having served in the United States Army.
"Jake" as he was known by family and friends was retired from Saunders Truck Leasing. He lived a life enriched by many friends, family, and a love for music.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mitchell and Clara Haley; brother, James "Jimmy" Haley; and a sister, Beatrice Pace.
He is survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Martha Haley; daughter (and best friend) Peggy Hollis and husband, Randy of Calhoun; daughter Gale Hawkins and husband, Douglas of Leander, TX; son Barry Haley of Dallas, TX; sister Alice Creekmore and husband Daniel; granddaughter Jennifer Hollis-Storm (twinkle in his eye) and husband, Andrew of Monroe; Lesa Cantrell and husband, Jon of Lea, TX; Chrystal Flores and husband, Roland of Austin, TX; grandson, Kevin Hawkins and wife, Melanie of Roundrock, TX, seven great- grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Randy Hollis, Andrew Storm, Daniel Creekmore, Fred Young, Bob Harrell, and Kevin Hawkins.
Honorary pallbearers will be Arthur Lee Haley and Marcus Haley.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Monday, April 18, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.
The Family would like to especially thank the Ouachita Dialysis Center of West Monroe and faithful care-giver, Renee Cameron.

MR. OLAF LAMAR LaGRONE, SR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Services for Mr. LaGrone, Sr., 94, will be 10:00 AM Tuesday on April 19, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with Rev. Peyton Bass, Rev. H.M. Roach and Rev. Clay Cain officiating, interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery.
Mr. LaGrone, Sr. was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church and Downsville, Masonic Lodge # 143, he was a 32nd Degree Mason. He was retired from Friendly Finance as a collection agent.
Mr. LaGrone is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Cascyle Roach LaGrone of Monroe, LA.; daughters, Linda Hays and husband, Marvin of Monroe, LA.; Vicki LaMarca and husband, Tony of Monroe, LA.; Sandra Neatherland and fiancée Charlie Perry of Calhoun, LA; son, Lamar LaGrone and wife Julia of Downsville, LA.; brother, Terry S. LaGrone of San Diego, Ca..; fourteen grandchildren, thirty-two great grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Brian Hays, Kevin Mize, Will LaGrone, Clay Cain, Rick Netherland, Billy Jones, LaDelle Roach and Charlie Perry.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Tomlinson, Ray Holton, John Loftin, Kenny Cagle, and members of the Downsville, Masonic lodge.
Visitation will be Monday April 18, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe.
In lieu of flowers donations maybe made to the Louisiana Bap-tist Children's Home or the Scottish Rites speech and hearing clinic.

MR. DAVID LEMUEL RAY, JR.
Wilson-Wooddale Funeral Home - Baton Rouge, Louisiana
David Lemuel Ray, Jr., a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Monroe, passed away Friday, April 15, 2005, at the age of 62. He was a graduate of LSU with a degree in mechanical engineering, and LSU Law School in 1968. He was a registered U.S. patent attorney who worked for Ethyl corporation for twelve years before opening a private practice in 1980. An avid hunter and fisherman, his greatest love was to spend time at his camp in Grand Isle, fishing with his children and grandchildren. Visition will be at Wilson-Wooddale Funeral Home, 1553 Wooddale Blvd., at 2:30 PM until 3:00 PM on Monday April 18, followed by a memorial service at 3:00 PM.
He is survived by his wife, and partner of fourty years, Artie Hollerman Ray, New Iberia; a daugher and son-in-law, Michelle and Kenny LaBorde; son and daughter-in-law, David III and Angela Ray; son and daughter-in-law, William and Rebecca Ray; five grandchildren, Thomas and Jeanne LaBorde, Chaney and Lilly Ray, and Kristina; and his beloved sister; Ann Moore.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother and grandfather, Daisy and Horace Johnson; his mother Nonette Ray; and his faithful labs, Black Beau and T-Boy. Family and friends are invited after the service to the home of David Ray III, 1055 Finchley Ave.

JACKIE WAYNE SPILLERS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Jackie Wayne Spillers, age 49, will be 2:00 PM, Monday, April 18, 2005 at Aulds Chapel Bible Church in Downsville, LA. Officiating will be Bro. Michael Reynolds. Interment will follow at Aulds Chapel Bible Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Jackie was born on May 23, 1955 in West Monroe, LA and passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2005 in West Monroe, LA after a lengthy illness.
He was a native of Downsville, LA and lived in West Monroe, LA under the care of Heart's Desire and with his dear friend, John Robbins.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Doc Franklin Spillers and Palmer Josephine Spurlock Spillers and his nephews, Donald Spillers and Joey Spillers.
He is survived by five brothers and five sisters; Robert Spillers and wife Lauren, Betty Ardis and husband, Franklin, all of Downsville, Dorothy Howard and husband, Jimmy of Alexandria, LA, Billy Spillers, Freddie Mae Linder and husband, Ed, James Spillers and wife, Kathy, Brenda Jordan and husband, Eddie, Joe Spillers and wife, Deloris, Penny Compton and husband, Skip and Timmy Spillers and wife, Sandy, all of Downsville, LA and uncle Boyd L. Spillers of West Monroe, LA and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews and close friends who all cared and loved him greatly and will miss him dearly.
We would like to thank the caseworkers of Heart's Desire and their staff who were so good to him. There are few words to say how much we appreciate their dedication for the care they gave our dear loved one. We will be eternally grateful. Pallbearers will be his nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Sunday, April 17, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA and 1:00 PM until service time at the church.

Martha Elizabeth Caston, 92
RAYVILLE — Martha Elizabeth Caston, a retired clothing inspector, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral chapel. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery in Holly Ridge.

Will E. Coe, 77
Will E. Coe of West Monroe, owner of a pump and supply company, died Friday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Myra 'Duckey' Diffey, 81
Myra "Duckey" Diffey, a retired inspector for Olinkraft, died Sunday. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Bernice Johnson Griffin, 91
OAK GROVE — Bernice Johnson Griffin, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Forest Cemetery. Cox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gertrude 'Peddie' Harrell, 75
Gertrude "Peddie" Harrell, a retired pharmacy clerk from West Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. today until services. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Edna Harrelson, 96
COLUMBIA — Edna Harrelson, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home chapel. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until services at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson.

The Rev. Samuel 'Ezra' Murphy, 87
The Rev. Samuel "Ezra" Murphy of Monroe, a Southern Baptist pastor, died Sunday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Donna Martin Robbins, 41
WINNSBORO — Donna Martin Robbins, a nurse from Fort Necessity, died Sunday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Herman 'Doodle' Trichell, 67
OAK GROVE — Herman "Doodle" Trichell, a pipeliner, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Church of God. Burial will follow at Ravan Cemetery. Cox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Wamble, 77
Mary Wamble of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Crum, Mary Ann W.: 10 a.m. today, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Doughty, Doris Maxine: 11 a.m. today, Hixon Brothers Funeral Home, Jena.
Shively, Pawnee T.: 2 p.m. today, Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Liberty Hill.
Spillers, Jakie Wayne: 2 p.m. today, Aulds Chapel Church.

April 19, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

REVEREND EZRA MURPHY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral service for Reverend Ezra Murphy will be held Wednesday April 20, 2005 at 11:00 AM at Cypress Baptist Church in West Monroe , with Rev. Lynn Townsend and Rev. Larry Eubanks officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Reverend Murphy was born March 1, 1918 and went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 17, 2005.
Reverend Samuel Ezra Murphy pastored for many years. He served the Lord at Second Baptist Church in Crossett, Arkansas, New London Baptist Church in Strong, Arkansas, Horseshoe Baptist Church in Mer Rouge, Louisiana, New Zion Baptist Church In Oak Grove, Louisiana, Homesville Baptist Church in Downsville, Louisiana, Newton Baptist Church in Dunn, Louisiana, and Corinth Baptist Church in Dubach, Louisiana.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Murphy, two sons, Donald Murphy and wife Wanda, Eddie Murphy and wife Sherry. He was blessed with grandchildren: Don Murphy Jr., and wife Carolyn of West Monroe, Sandy Humber and husband Ed of Nashville, TN, Matt Murphy of Monroe, Paul Murphy of Porter, TX, Wanda Landry and husband Steven, of Sulphur, LA, Jamie Bolin of Sterlington, LA, and Dawn Harper of Monroe, LA. He enjoyed his great grandchildren also: Casey Odom of Shreveport, Wade and Brock Murphy of West Monroe, Nick, Lauren, Taylor , and Tristen Humber of Nashville, TN.
Rev. Murphy served in the Coast Guard from 1942 to 1945, and was ordained to the ministry in 1958, by Cypress Baptist Church winning many souls for Christ, some of whom are in the ministry today. "Pastor", "Ezra", "Ed," "Dad", and "Pawpaw" will be greatly missed, but we rejoice in the assurance that he is in heaven.
Pallbearers are: Bobby Murphy Jr., Micky Murphy, Wade Murphy, Matt Murphy, Ed Humber, and Gary Murphy.
Honorary pallbearers will be Rev. Doyle Wesson, Mitchell Wyatt, Leo Wyatt, L.E. Wyatt, Wayne Murphy, Glen Murphy, James Robert Murphy, Charles Ray Murphy, David Murphy, Robert Murphy, Rev. Frank Morgan Jr., and Nick Humber. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home and Wednesday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. The family offers appreciation to Rev. Murphy's caregivers: Dr. Charles Knight, Dr. Kovak, The EMT's, the staff at LSU, and St. Francis Hospitals, Christine White and many others.

DONNA MARTIN ROBBINS
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
Donna Martin Robbins, 41, was killed in a tractor accident on Sunday, April 17, 2005.
Donna was born in Winnsboro, Louisiana on October 27, 1963. She was a lifelong member of Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church.
Visitation will be a Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro Tuesday, April 19, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM. The funeral will be at Fort Necessity Baptist Church at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 20, 2005. Rev. Howard Childs will officiate. Interment will be in the Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church Cemetery.
Donna was a lifelong resident of Fort Necessity and graduated from Fort Necessity and graduated from Fort Necessity High School. She is also a graduate of Northeast Louisiana University with a Bachelor in Nursing.
Most of her career and all of the last 15 years Donna was a loyal employee of St. Francis Medical Center. Donna's first love was not her career however, but her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister. She especially enjoyed coaching and participating in South Franklin Baseball. Her hobby became photography, because she loved to take pictures of her children.
Donna is survived by her loving husband of 18 years, high school sweetheart, and best friend, Jerry, her children Jamie, Kristen and John, all of Fort Necessity. Donna is also survived by her survived by her parents, J. C. and Anne Martin, Fort Necessity; sister and brother-in-law, Debra Barker and Rex, Fort Worth, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Terry Martin and Vicki of Fort Necessity; brother and sister-in-law, Glyn Martin and Lisa, Holden, LA; nieces and nephews Sarah Barker, Lilly Martin, Jessie Martin, Cuyler Martin, Bailey Winters and husband Jeff, and a special great-nephews, Blane Winters.
Pallbearers will be C. L. Robbins, Danny Robbins, Randy Moroni, John Moroni, C. J. Ezell, and Alvie Vick.
Honorary pallbearers will be all coaching staff of South Franklin Dixie Youth.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Donna Robbins Memorial Fund of South Franklin Dixie Youth, Franklin State Bank, 802 Prairie St., Winnsboro, LA. 71295.

Alice Ruth H. Audirsch, 70
Alice Ruth Huffman Audirsch of Monroe, a retired personnel manager for J.C. Penney, died Saturday. Graveside services are at 11 a.m. today at Hamilton Cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Gerry Brancley, 47
Gerry Brancley of Monroe, formerly of Ruston, a laborer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Myra 'Duckey' Diffey, 81
Myra "Duckey" Diffey of West Monroe, a retired inspector for Olinkraft, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Webb Pierce Cemetery.

Beverly Easterly, 39
FREEPORT, Fla. — Beverly "Ladenna" Easterly, formerly of Delhi, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Clyde 'Jake' Haley, 76
Clyde "Jake" Haley of West Monroe, a retired diesel mechanic, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Paul D. Hargrove Sr., 67
BASTROP — Paul D. Hargrove, a retired sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

The Rev. Eddie Hudson, 76
TALLULAH — The Rev. Eddie Hudson died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Lucille James, 81
RUSTON — Lucille James, formerly of St. Joseph, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Detraze Jenkins, 11
Detraze Jenkins of West Monroe, a student, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Mary Johnson, 88
BASTROP — Mary Johnson, a homemaker, died April 12. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be at Alexander Baptist Church Cemetery, Oak Ridge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Olaf Lamar LaGrone Sr., 94
Olaf Lamar LaGrone Sr. of Monroe, a retired collection agent for Friendly Finance, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery.

Ola Mercer, 94
WINNSBORO — Ola Mercer, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Carrie Ellen Peters, 40
Carrie Ellen Peters of Monroe, a retired U.S. Postal clerk, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, St. John Street, Monroe.

Mose Slack, 68
Mose Slack of Monroe, a retired grocery store employee, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Hazel J. Steele, 81
FORT WORTH, Texas — Hazel J. Steele, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Salem Cemetery, Eros, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Huey 'Mo' Stephenson, 24
RAYVILLE — Huey "Mo" Morrell Stephenson died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Rayville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Greer Cemetery.

Mary Taylor, 89
Mary Taylor of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 4 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will follow at Hasley Cemetery.

Rosa Estelle Veasey, 84
OAK GROVE — Rosa Estelle Veasey, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Macedonia Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Visitation will be today at the church until services begin. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Kathleen White, 77
Kathleen White of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Shady Grove Cemetery, near Glendale, Ark., under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mahalia Whitehead, 81
TALLULAH — Mahalia Whitehead, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Johnnie White Whitlow, 78
COLUMBIA — Johnnie White Whitlow, owner of Nu-Ta-U Antique Shops in Clarks and Columbia, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories, Minden.

Velma Marie Womack, 95
WINNFIELD — Velma Marie Womack, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10:30 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery, Dodson.

Jimmy D. Woodruff Sr., 67
NEWELLTON — Jimmy D. Woodruff, Sr. a retired Louisiana Wildlife Agent and former Tensas Parish deputy, died Saturday. Services are 9 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Newellton. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at Legion Cemetery.

Harold Wayne Woods, 54
BASTROP — Harold Wayne Woods, a laborer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Trichell, Herman 'Doodle': 2 p.m. today, First Church of God, Oak Grove.
Wamble, Mary Pearl Berry, 74: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation changed to 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home.

April 20, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

BEVERLY "LADENNA" EASTERLY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Beverly "Ladenna" Easterly, age 39, of Freeport, Florida will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 21, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe Chapel with Bro. Don Roberts officiating. Interment will be at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Beverly "Ladenna" Easterly was born December 3, 1965 in Delhi, Louisiana and passed away April 15, 2005 in Freeport, Florida. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Freeport, Florida; a loving and devoted wife and mother.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Laura Ashley Newman.
She is survived by husband Dana Easterly and son Vince Gerage of Freeport, Florida; mother and step-father, Laura and Harold Myers of Downsville, LA; one sister, Debbie Ellis of West Monroe, LA; two brothers: Edward Phillips and wife Felicia of West Monroe, LA; Charles Phillips and wife, Sandy of Florence, AL; nephews Tommy Ellis, Nicholas Phillips of West Monroe and Charles Phillips of Winnsboro, LA.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Ellis, Kenneth Newman, Richard Ferguson, Juan Cruz, Jeff Hughes, and Ledon Pool.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 20, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

CARRIE ELLEN PETERS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Services for Carrie Ellen Peters, 40, of Monroe will be held at 1:00PM Thursday, April 21, 2005, at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev. Gregg Riley and Rev. Andy Powell officiating. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home St. John Street Monroe.
Carrie Ellen Peters was born June 24, 1964, and passed away April 17, 2005 after a two year battle with brain cancer. She was a lifelong member of Grace Episcopal Church.
She attended St. Christopher's Episcopal School, River oaks and graduated from Ouachita High School, where she was a member of the basketball team, softball team and the dance and drill team. She attended the University of Louisiana in Monroe, and graduated from the Bauder School of modeling in Houston, Texas.
Carrie was employed by the U.S. Postal Service where she worked over 19 years as the clerk at the Calhoun post office, she was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing. She loved going to her Dad's camp with him and her brother deer hunting and duck hunting.
She was preceded in death by her father, John E. Peters, Jr. Brother, Carl S. Gentry, Jr., Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Peters, Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. John M. Smith
Survivors include her mother, Florence Peters; brother, John E. Peters III and wife Laurie Brezin Peters; daughter, Holly Bridgette Adams; niece, Norma Delores Peters; three nephews, Johann Ernst Peters IV; Marc Victor Peters all of Monroe, LA; and Carl Sherwood "Trey" Gentry III and wife Jennifer of Hammond, LA; niece, Ginger Matthews and husband Matt; great niece, Skyla Gentry; great nephew, Matt Matthews, Jr. all of West Monroe, LA; and nephew Kenneth Wayne Gentry of Shreveport, LA.
Pallbearers will be Claxton Mark Mayo, Jack Lee McPhail, Gaines Apgar Hodge, Ron Downing, Neal Cobb Morgan, Daniel Edwards, Travis Wayne Upshaw, John Robert Upshaw, and Charles Michael Carpenter.
Honorary pallbearers will be Denzel Cantley, Ian Nelson, Dr. Jim Rundell, William Lee Upshaw, Robert Louis Tirmenstein, Jefferson Cole Smelser.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home St. John Street.
Memorials may be made to the Shriner's Hospital for children, 3100 Sanford Ave. Shreveport, LA. 71103 or Grace Episcopal School Library, 1400 North Fourth St. Monroe, LA. 71201.

HUEY MORRELL STEPHENSON "MO"
Rayville, LA. - Brown-Holley Funeral Home
Services for Huey Morrell Stephenson "Mo", age 24, of Rayville, LA, will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at Rayville First Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Stroud, Dr. Ernest Winburn, Rev. W. C. "Dub" Hatten officiating. Interment will be in the Greer Cemetery in Rayville, LA, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA.
"Mo" Stephenson was born on June 11, 1980 and passed away on Monday, April 18, 2005 in Rayville, LA.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Morrell Stephenson.
Survivors include his parents, Chuck and Rachel Stephenson of Raville, LA; sister, Mandi Stephenson Hollis and husband, Cory of Rayville; their children, Ian and Camron Hollis; brother, Andy Stephenson and wife, Crystal of Kailua, Hawaii and their child, Kaytie Stephenson; grandparents, Huey and Maggie Franks of Rayville, Elsye Stephenson of Mangham; uncles, Huey Franks of wife, Pat of Birmingham, AL, Randy Franks and wife, Leslie of Rayville, Mike Stephenson and wife, Sharon of Mangham, Timmy Stephenson and wife, Shelia of Rayville, Brandon Stephenson and Caleb Stephenson of Mangham; aunts, Cindy Odom and husband, Dennis of Rayville, Debbie McCullough and husband, Bobby of Birmingham, AL; and a host of cousins.
Pallbearers will be Chris Dickens, Shay Siscoe, Josh Middleton, Paul Middleton, Bryan Bolton and Lane Odom.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Pena'-Miches and Richland Parish Sheriff's Office.

GLADYS INGRAM SULZER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Gladys Ingram Sulzer went home to be with her Lord at 5:00 PM Sunday, April 17, 2005 at the age of 97. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, April 21, 2005 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, Louisiana. Services will be conducted by Dr. John A. Bolin, her grandson.
Mrs. Sulzer was born in West Monroe on July 11, 1907 and was a longtime resident. She was a member of New Chapel Hill Baptist Church and was an active Sunday School teacher for more than 50 years. The last ten years of her life she resided in Lafayette, LA.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Fabe Ingram, Sr. and James Sulzer; five children, Overton (Tina) Johnson, Robert L. Ingram, Lee Borders, Fabe Ingram, Jr. and Jerry D. Ingram; two grandchildren, John David Ingram and Steve Ingram. She is survived by one brother, Bennie Andrews of Burlington, Washington; three daughters-in-law; Bettye Ingram of Fort Worth, TX, Kathe' Ingram of West Monroe, LA, and Eleanor Ingram of New Orleans, LA; eleven grandchildren; Jeanne Bolin of Lafayette, LA, Martha Bailey of Longview, TX, Connie Dooley of Kodiak, Alaska, Sandra Keck of Enid, OK, Barbara Albritton, Brantley Ingram, Betty Ann Smith and Marlene Pascal of West Monroe, LA, Cindy Montgomery of New Orleans, LA, Steve Ingram of Stockbridge, GA, and Salley Mohn; twenty great-grandchildren and sixteen great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be observed from 11:00 AM until the service begins at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1321 North 7th Street, West Monroe, Louisiana. Memorials are to be sent to Hospice of Acadiana, Inc., 2600 Johnston Street, Suite 200, Lafayette, Louisiana 70503-3240.

WILLIS "BILL" SMITH
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Rayville, LA.
Services for Mr. Willis "Bill" Smith, 84, of Rayville, LA will be 2:00 PM Saturday April 9,2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel Rayville, LA with Rev. Prentiss Gandy and Rev. Reggie Smith Officiating. Interment to follow in Greer Cemetery Rayville, LA.
Mr. Smith a member of Zebedee Baptist Church and a World War II Army Veteran passed away April 7, 2005 in Rayville, LA
He is survived by his wife of 57 years Ruby Vanderslice Smith of Rayville, LA. His five daughters Cecelia Medlin and her husband Jerry of Baskin, LA, Jewell Smith of Rayville, LA, Brenda Edwards and her husband Danny of Downsville, LA, Sandra Montgomery and her husband Roy Glenn of Start, LA. Silvia Williamson and her husband Lynn of Rayville, LA, brother Murrell Smith and his wife Joyce of Parks, LA. Sister Evelyn Moore of Monroe, LA, six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers Richard Medlin, James Bevel, Brad Williamson, Glenn Montgomery, Josh Montgomery and Rodney Medlin.
Honorary Pallbearers or Buster Williamson, Gary Weatherly, David Howard, J. L. Cook and Earl Lawson.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time Sat. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The American Heart Association, or St. Jude's Children Research Hospital

MARY LEWIS TAYLOR
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mary Lewis Taylor of West Monroe, LA, will be held Thursday, April 21, 2005 at 4:00 PM, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Scotty Sanders officiating. Burial will follow at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Taylor was born October 6, 1915 and passed away April 18, 2005.
Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her husband William Hugh Taylor and a son Michael Darden Taylor. Mary was a life long member of AmVets Auxiliary.
Mrs. Taylor is survived by sons: Hugh Taylor of West Monroe, LA; Steve Taylor and wife Jeanne of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren: Harry Hugh, Molly, Bill, Christian, Jason, Dax, Dino, Michelle, Jennifer, and Jessica; and ten great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Dino Taylor, Jason Taylor, Dax Taylor, Ken Rugg, Paul Coburn and Charles Tarver.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

JOHNNIE CLAIRE WHITLOW
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Services for Johnnie Claire Whitlow, age 78, of Columbia will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 20, 2005 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Pam Roy officiating. Iley Evans will deliver the euology. Interment will follow at 1:00 PM at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Minden.
Mrs. Whitlow was born in Clarks on August 3, 1926 to the union of Roddy and Lois Harpe White and died Monday, April 18, 2005 at the Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria.
She was owner of the Nu-Ta- U Antique Shops in Clarks and Grayson. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, George W. Whitlow.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law: George Artie "Butch" and Catherine Whitlow of Washington, Indiana and John Roderick "Ricky" and Sharon Whitlow of Columbia, her brother: Roddy White, Jr. of Clarks; her sisters: Shirley Seivers of Hebert, Cindy Morris pf Riverton, Sharon Hartley of Clarks and Donna Thornhill of Shreveport; her grandchildren: Erin Thomas, Heather Whitlow, Jennifer Whitlow and Bryan Whitlow and two-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Charles Simons, Mark Meredith, Chad McGovern, Iley Evans, Bill Beasley and Ken Brockner.

Tunney Bayles, 74
Tunney Bayles of West Monroe, a retired painter and sandblaster, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

William Travis Doughty, 83
ATLANTA — William Travis Doughty, a computer programmer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Hargis Baptist Church, Montgomery. Burial will follow at Hargis Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Aida P. Duchesne, 67
Aida Pascuala Duchesne of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hebert Cemetery, Hebert.

Margie Moore Duff, 83
COLUMBIA — Margie Moore Duff, a retired Bancroft Paper Company employee, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Benedita Renee Frazier, 46
Benedita Renee Frazier of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Latonya B. Linwood, 31
Latonya Beatrice Linwood of Monroe, a cashier, died Thursday. The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Rev. Ezra Murphy, 87
The Rev. Ezra Murphy of West Monroe died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Cypress Baptist Church. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Donna Martin Robbins, 41
FORT NECESSITY — Donna Martin Robbins, a nurse, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Fort Necessity Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Florence Todd, 99
MARSHALL, Texas — Florence Todd, formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Hargrove, Paul D. Sr.: 10 a.m. today, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.
Johnson, Mary: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Stephenson, Huey "Mo" Morrell: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Rayville.
Taylor, Mary: 4 p.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
White, Kathleen: 1 p.m. today, Shady Grove Cemetery, near Glendale, Ark.
Whitlow, Johnnie White: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Woodruff, Jimmy D. Sr.: 9 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Newellton.

April 21, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

TUNNEY VAUGHN BAYLES
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Tunney Vaughn Bayles, age 74, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM, Friday April 22, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe Chapel with Rev. Don Johnson officiating. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Bayles was born April 18, 1931 in Downsville, LA. He passed away Monday, April 18, 2005 in Metairie, LA. He attended college, served in the United States Navy during the Korean War aboard the U.S.S. Lake Champlain as well as in the US Air Force. He earned championships and honors in boxing, judo, chess and football. He later became a steeple jack, sandblasting and painting water towers, bridges, radio and TV towers nationwide until he retired in 1998.
Mr. Bayles is survived by his daughter, Melody Bayles Day and husband, Chad of Metairie, LA; brothers: Bobby Bayles of West Monroe, LA, Eddie Bayles and wife, Mary Jane of West Monroe, LA and Freddie Bayles and wife, Vivian of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren: Kylie Vaughn Rose Day and Hallie Grace Day; former spouse, Merry Louise Bayles; and a host of nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, cousins, and other family members and friends.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 21, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and 1:00 PM until time of service on Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.

DAVID LAWRENCE CORRERO
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, Louisiana
Services for Mr. David Lawrence Correro, age 57, of Monroe, will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 22, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Correro, a United States Air Force veteran, was born November 11, 1947, in Monroe and died April 19, 2005, in Tallulah, LA. He worked with ULM as Comptroller for over ten years and currently with Haddad Tax Service. While in the Air Force, he monitored Russian Radio Communication. He attended Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church.
His mother, Mary Emma Correro, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his father, Sam Lawrence Correro of Monroe; sister, Linda Montgomery and husband, Earl of Bossier City, LA; brother, Richard Correro and wife, Mary Pat of Mt. Laurel, NJ; sister, Jennifer Lorts and husband, Edmond of Houston, TX; ten nieces and nephews; and two great-nephews.
Pallbearers will be Michael Haddad, Ronnie Haneline, Richard Haneline, Harold Dickens, Earl Montgomery, and James Montgomery. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday, April 21, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Research Fund.

MR. GEORGE B.DANIELS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Memorial services for Mr. George B. Daniels, age 77, of Farmerville, LA will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 23, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Vernon R. Lee officiating.
Mr. Daniels died April 19, 2005 at his residence in Farmerville. Mr. Daniels was a retired State Farm Insurance Agent for fifty years. Mr. Daniels was a member of the Franklin Street Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp serving in WWII. Mr. Daniels was a member of the West Monroe Masonic Lodge #419, Royal Arch Mason #18, the National, Louisiana and Northeast Association of Life Underwriters, NRA, LA. Wildlife Federation, Inc., Ouachita Power Squadron, Boat-U.S., life member of North American Hunting Club, President of Scott Horn Hunting Club, Inc., Lotus Club, and Past President of the West Monroe Kiwanis Club.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Lee Daniels of Farmerville, LA; son, Robert Clyde Daniels and wife, Melinda Hines Daniels of Franklin, OH; niece, Teri Myers of Reno, NV.
Honorary Pallbearers will be T. G. Teer, Marlin Smith, Dave Brewer, Steve Millien, Dean Macheras, W.R. (Rip) Waldroup, Robert Fitzgerald, Biff Meredith, and Mark Chapman.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.
No Flowers please, memorials may be made to the Masonic Children's Home, Alexandria, LA., St. Labre Indian School, Ashland, MT 59004-1001, or the Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, LA.

RICKEY DANIEL SMITH, JR.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Shreveport, Louisiana
Services celebrating the life of Rickey Daniel Smith, Jr., age 28, will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 22, 2005 at Elm Grove Baptist Church, Elm Grove, LA. Officiating will be Bro. Milton Pray, pastor of Peniel Baptist Church of West Monroe, LA. Graveside services will follow at 2:30 PM at Forest Park West Cemetery, Shreveport, LA.
The family invites and will receive friends from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Thursday, April 21, 2005 at Elm Grove Baptist Church. Our hearts were broken Monday, April 18, 2005 when Rickey was taken from us in a motorcycle accident. He was born September 12, 1976 in Lake Charles, LA. Rickey was a member of Peniel Baptist Church of West Monroe, LA. A 1994 graduate of Parkway High School, he joined Kansas City Southern Railroad where he had worked for eight years becoming one of their conductors. Rickey had a love for drag racing and motorcycles, but his greatest love was for his family. He spent much of his free time rebuilding motors, racing and "WINNING" in his Camaros.
His smiling face, playful nature and magnetic personality touched the hearts of many and will never be forgotten.
His grandmother, Aline Myers; paternal great-grandmother, Ethel McDonald; aunt, Peggy Flanagan; and uncle, Carl Tharpe, Jr. preceded him in death.
Left to cherish many happy memories are his wife, Shellie Coates Smith; two adorable sons, Garrett Daniel Smith and Gaven Carter Smith; parents, Rickey Daniel Smith, Sr. and Deborah Wade Smith; sister, Stephanie Smith; brother, William Smith; grandparents, Joe and Melba Wade; father-in-law, Travis Brown; mother-in-law, Sybil King and husband, Carl; numerous cousins, aunts and uncles; and many friends. Serving as Pallbearers will be Brian Moore, Tim Armond, Joe Harper, John Paul Procell, Jarrod Breithaupt, Mike Hearne, Alan Haney and Jason Collingsworth. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joe Wade, Matthew Wade, Jeffery Wade, Mike Brunker, Joe White and employees of Kansas City Southern Railroad.

Charles L. Alexander, 87
OAK GROVE — Charles Lewis Alexander, a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is all day today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Edna Mae Avery, 88
JONESBORO — Edna Mae Avery, a retired beautician, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Zions Rest Cemetery.

Jamaal L. Bullock Sr., 23
WINNSBORO — Jamaal L. Bullock, a machine operator, died April 16. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Augusta Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at Cuba Cemetery, Gilbert, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Audrey Byargeon, 82
RAYVILLE — Audrey Byargeon, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Myrtle E. Collins, 85
CALVIN — Myrtle E. Collins, a secretary, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Calvin. Burial will follow at the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Beverly Easterly, 39
FREEPORT, Fla. — Beverly "Ladenna" Easterly, formerly of Delhi, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery.

Brian Del Harrison, 48
Brian Del Harrison of Monroe, a construction worker, died Wednesday. Private services will be conducted at a later date.

Detraze Jenkins, 11
Detraze Jenkins of West Monroe, a student, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Riverbend Elementary School. Burial will be at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street extension, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Elizabeth Johnston, 85
WINNSBORO — Elizabeth Johnston, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

John W. Mathewes, 90
RUSTON — John Wesley Mathewes, a retail floor coverer, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Joseph L. Minor III, 55
Joseph L. Minor III of Monroe, a maintenance technician, died April 14. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church. Visitation is 7:30-8:30 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Carrie Ellen Peters, 40
Carrie Ellen Peters of Monroe, a retired U.S. postal clerk, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, St. John Street, Monroe.

Geneva K.M. Pettis, 83
BASTROP — Geneva K. Musgrove Pettis, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Bartholomew Cemetery.

Mose Slack, 69
Mose Slack of Monroe, a retired grocery store employee, died April 17. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Liberty Hill Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Garden.

Annie Smith, 98
LISBON — Annie Smith, a homemaker, died April 17. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Lisbon. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Friday at King Funeral Home, Homer.

Gladys Ingram Sultzer, 97
Gladys Ingram Sultzer of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at New Chapel Hill Cemetery.

Mahalia Whitehead, 81
TALLULAH — Mahalia Whitehead, a homemaker, died April 14. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove No. 2 Baptist Church. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah. Burial will be at Natchez National Cemetery, Natchez, on Monday.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Duchesne, Aida Pascuala: 10 a.m. Friday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Frazier, Benedita Renee: 1 p.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe.
Johnson, Mary: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Linwood, Latonya B.: 1 p.m. Friday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, Monroe.
Taylor, Mary Lewis: 4 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Todd, Florence: 11 a.m. Saturday, Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, Monroe.

April 22, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

CHARLES LEWIS ALEXANDER
Cox Funeral Home - Oak Grove, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Charles Lewis Alexander, age 87, of Oak Grove, LA, will be 2:00 PM Friday, April 22, 2005 at the Cox Chapel Oak Grove, LA, with Rev. Kenny Herring and Rev. Gayle Riles officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery Oak Grove, LA.
Mr. Alexander was born December 24, 1917 and passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at West Carroll Care Center Oak Grove, LA.
Charles enlisted in the U. S. Navy, September 13, 1939. He served 6 years. He was stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii aboard the U. S. S. West Virginia Ship.
On December 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japan. The ship was destroyed, but he managed to survive. Later on he was assigned to the U. S. S. Ability Ship and it too was sunk. He managed to survive that one also.
On September 24, 1945 he was discharged from the navy and returned soon after to Oak Grove, Louisiana for the balance of his life he was a farmer. Charles also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He and a very special friend, Cecil Parmentier, as well as Bob McCall and others, spent many days hunting in Colorado, Alaska and Canada as well as LA, MS, AR, and TX, or just anywhere there was game.
Charles will be greatly missed by all his hunting buddies, his family and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his son Charles Raymond Alexander, father William Bascom Alexander, mother Mattie Alexander, brother Joe Alexander and sister Abi Garrett.
Survivors will be his wife Ruth Alexander, Oak Grove, LA; sisters: Dorothy Dee West, Oak Grove, LA, and Betty Carkeet and husband Hulan, Bossier City, LA; brother: Albert Alexander and wife Linda, Oak Grove, LA; sister-in-law: Laurel Roman, Waupaca, WI, Mary Lou Hurlbert, Waupaca, WI and Ruth Alexander, Oak Grove, LA; host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Cecil Parmentier, Delton Ray Dartlon, Mike Kovac and Tommy Clarkson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bob McCall, Marvin Hopkins, Al Partain, Tick Lester, Carroll Schrock and Gerald Green.
To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com

MRS. COLA ELIZABETH BAKER
Sheffield Funeral Home - Temple, TX
Funeral services for Mrs. Cola Elizabeth Baker 71, of Georgetown will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM in the Georgetown Church of Christ. Ministers Mac Owen and Ben Mereness will officiate. Burial will follow at 2:30 PM on Monday in the Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio.
Mrs. Baker died at her home early Wednesday morning following a long illness.
She was born in Gatesville, Texas on April 21, 1934. She was the daughter of the late John and Mary Rogers Walker. She had graduated from the Afton, Oklahoma school system. She married J. R. Baker on November 27, 1952. They had lived in Uvalde, Ohio, Nevada, Marshall, Mississippi and West Monroe Louisiana before moving to Georgetown, where they had lived for the past five years. While in Louisiana she had owned and operated a Christian Book Store as well as serving as a Secretary for the State of Louisiana.
She was an active member of the Church of Christ of Georgetown. She and her husband founded a Divorce and Recovery Ministry.
She is survived by her Husband J. R. Baker, Jr. of Georgetown; one son Bill Baker of Georgia; three daughters: Marsha Rhodes of Mississippi, Mary Harris of Waxahachie and Melissa Knotts of IL; one brother Marion Lee Baker of Oklahoma. Also by thirteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Visitation will be at the Cook-Walden-Davis Funeral Home in Georgetown, Texas from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday.
Memorials may be made to the We Care Campaign Ministry % Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ Box 35801 West Monroe, LA. 71294 or to The World Radio Box 71294 West Monroe, LA. 71294.
The Sheffield Funeral Home of Temple is in charge of the Funeral Arrangements.

MRS. AUDREY LEE HALES BYARGEON
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Audrey Lee Hales Byargeon, age 82, of Rayville, LA, will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 23, 2005 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA, with Dr. Adrian Patter, Bro. Edgar Free and Sis. Sue Day officiating. Interment will be in the Gwin Cemetery in Mangham, LA, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA.
Audrey Lee Hales Byargeon was born on August 12, 1922 in Polkville, MS and passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2005 in Rayville, LA.
Mrs. Byargeon was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Rayville and the Pink Ladies Auxiliary at Richardson Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Pearl Hales; siblings, Graham Hales, Clemor Phillips, May Searcy, X. V. Hales, Dennis Hales, Ruby Free, Laverne Clark, and Francis Cardin.
Survivors include her husband John C. Byargeon of Rayville, LA; children: Gene Hutson of West Monroe, LA, Jane Patterson of High Point, NC, John C. Byargeon, Jr. of Elm Grove, LA and Rick W. Byargeon of New Orleans, LA; siblings: Billy Ray Hales, Laura Free, Waymon Hales and Diane Free; nine grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Curt Hutson, J.J. Patterson, Trey Byargeon, Brandon Hutson, Kenneth Hales, Davie Lee Day and alternate William Bruce Hales.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Friday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

AIDA MCILVAIN DUCHESNE
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Mrs. Aida P. (McIlvain) Duchesne, age 67, of West Monroe, LA, died Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA.
She was the daughter of the late Leonard McIlvain and the late Pilar McIlvain, having been born on May 17, 1937 in Manilla, Phillipines.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, her son David Duchesne and grandson Corey Dylan Atchison.
She was a homemaker and a very loving mother. She was a member of the Catholic Faith, and was an avid Fisherman, and loved her camp on Lafourche Lake.
She is survived by her daughters Lisa Bruce of Bogart, GA; Frances and husband Felix Boyd of Denham Springs, LA:, Sandra and husband Gene Atchison of West Monroe, LA; sons: Clyde Duchesne of Monroe, LA: Andrew Duchesne of Shreveport, LA: Lloyd Duchesne of Shreveport, LA; son Daniel and wife Ginger Duchesne of Calhoun, LA: son Nathan and Brien Duchesne of Monroe, LA: son Adam and Jessica Duchesne of West Monroe, LA; two sisters: Frances and Rosie; one brother, Manuel McIlvain all of California; a loving companion Clinton Works; nineteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Thomas Duchesne, Jr., Roy Lee Duchesne, Jr., Gene Atchison, Todd Atchison, Eddie Duchesne and Steve Poole.
Funeral services will be at Chapel of Riser Funeral Home at 10:00 AM Friday, April 22, 2005, Rev. Danny Mc Ilvenne officiating. Interment will be at Hebert Cemetery in Hebert, LA.

BRIAN DEL HARRISON
Monroe, LA.
A celebration of the life of Brian Harrison will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the home of his sister, Sandra Evangelista, 615 Avoyelles, Monroe, LA. 71201.
Brian was born on May 22, 1956 and passed gently into the afternoon on April 20, 2005 after a long battle with cancer. So that others might be healed, Brian asked that his body be donated to LSU Cancer Center in Shreveport, and his ashes buried in Pine Bluff, Ark.
Brian was born in Monroe, LA and grew up there and in Pine Bluff, Ark. Brian was preceded in death by his father, Loyd Harrison and brother, Allan Harrison.
Survivors include mother Mattie Harrison, sister Sandra Evangelista, niece Renee Evangelista and nephew Casey Evangelista, all of Monroe, stepmother Iva Harrison, stepbrother Malon Harris and his wife Joyce of Hot Springs, Ark., and a multitude of friends. Memorials may be made to LSU Bone Marrow Unit in Shreveport or Southern Care Hospice in Monroe.

EDGAR L. "BUDDY" HARRISON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mr. Edgar L."Buddy" Harrison, age 85, of Monroe, will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 23, 2005 at Memorial United Methodist Church, located at 401 Sherrouse Avenue with Reverend Jayne Trammell-Kelly officiating. Visitation will be held at Mulhearn Funeral Home located at 2308 Sterlington Road on Friday evening, April 22, 2005, between 5:00 and 8:00 PM.
Buddy was born on July 9, 1919 in Huttig, Arkansas, grew up in Bastrop, Louisiana and moved to Monroe in 1946 where he was a resident until he passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2005, after a lengthy illness.
He was the owner and operator of Central Tower Service Station and Tower Sport Shop for over 34 years and was well known for his whistling, singing and cheerful spirit as he served his many customers.
Buddy was a World War II veteran where he fought in the European Theater including the Battle of the Bulge. Buddy helped to liberate our soldiers from prisoner of war camps — one being a best friend whom he grew up with in Bastop, Mr. E.D. "Bo" Shaw. Buddy loved the outdoors as well as people. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved fishing, turkey and quail hunting with family and special friends. As an avid gardener, he enjoyed tending his roses and vegetables, sharing his bounty with others. Buddy was active in many civic organizations including the North Monroe Lions Club and was a lifetime member of the Monroe Little League Baseball Board. He was faithful in service to his Church, including being active in the United Methodist Lay Witness program coordinating missions at churches in Louisiana and surrounding states, as well as in Mexico, Israel, and Ireland. He also coordinated Lay Speaking Schools for over 35 years, himself serving in many churches as a lay speaker. He was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church for over 50 years, serving as Chairman of the Board, President of Methodist Men, teaching Sunday School and holding many other positions.
He is survived by his most precious and beloved wife of nearly 67 years, Dorothy Washburn Harrison: one daughter, Judith "Judy" Foret and husband Delvin of Houma, Louisiana; two sons, Edgar L. "Bud" Harrison, Jr. and wife Carolyn of Bastrop, Louisiana; William W. "Bill" Harrison and wife Brenda of Monroe: grandchildren; John Leach and wife Chris and Steve Leach and wife Faith, both of Highlands Ranch Colorado, Jeannie H. Brock and husband Stephen of Springfield, Virginia; Gary Harrison of Bastrop: Dorobeth and Katie Harrison of Monroe; one step-granddaughter Shellie Clement and husband Paul of Chauvin, Louisiana and twelve great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Barksdale Harrison, and is survived by three sisters, Bernice Castleberry of Freehold, New Jersey; Faye Crain of Sachse, Texas; Helen Murphy of Searcy, Arkansas; and sister-in-law Naomi Harrison of Beaumont, Texas, and many loved nieces, nephews and their spouses.
Buddy will be missed by all who knew and loved him, yet will be remembered by the legacy of his love and faith that he shared so freely.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Memorial United Methodist Church or your favorite charity.

SSGT. JONATHAN CARL LANE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Goldsboro, NC — SSgt. Jonathan Carl Lane, 25, died Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at Wayne Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Lane was born in Farmerville, Louisiana and was the son of Lawrence and Brenda W. Lane of Marion, Louisiana. He was serving in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Mr. Lane had served his country during Iraqi Freedom and in Korea. He was an outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting, fishing and time with his son.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 22, 2005, at 10:00 AM at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Chapel. Graveside services will be Saturday at 3:00 PM at Union Cemetery in Marion, Louisiana.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Amy Vaccarello Lane; his son, Tyler Jonathan Lane of the home; his brother, Erick Lane of Conway, AR; and a host of relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Seymour Funeral Home, 1300 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC and Saturday from 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM at Litroe Baptist Church in Louisiana

MRS. CLEO WALKER MCCONATHY
Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Cleo Walker McConathy, age 96, of Quitman, LA, will be 4:00 PM Friday, April 22, 2005 at the Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Stokes officiating. Interment will be in the Transport Cemetery Jonesboro, LA, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA.
Mrs. McConathy was born January 18, 1909 and passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at Jackson Parish Hospital.
Mrs. McConathy was a member of the Ansley Union Church and a retired teacher having taught in the Walker, Fellowship, and Quitman communities.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar B. McConathy.
Survivors will be her three sisters-in-law: Nell Walker of Jonesboro, LA, Pauline Gunter of Quitman, LA and Ruby McConathy of Quitman, LA; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Lavelle Brown, Delane Crain, Todd Culpepper, Denny Gamble, Jr., Allen Tew, and Ed Waldrip.

ALMER PRESTON TELFORD
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mr. Almer Preston Telford, age 84, of Ruston, LA will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 23, 2005 in the chapel of Temple Baptist Church in Ruston, LA with Rev. Dale Oden assisted by Dr. David Willets officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.
Preston was born in Spearsville, LA on November 30, 1920 and passed away on April 21, 2005 after a lengthy illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellison and Mae Hollis Telford; an infant sister; two brothers, Buster Telford of Bernice, LA and Ray Telford of Ruston, LA; and an infant son, John Bruce Telford.
He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army for two and one half years. He moved to Ruston with his family after being discharged and worked for many years as a building contractor. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed many hours working on his farm in the Antioch Community. He was a very faithful long time member of Temple Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Corrie Byrom Telford of Ruston; one son, James Preston Telford of Ruston, LA; one daughter, Judith Ann Crawford and husband, J.D. of Dubach, LA; one sister, Maybelle Grafton of Ruston, LA; one brother, Leon Telford and wife, Geneva of West Monroe, LA; five grandsons: Brian and Elizabeth Crawford of Tallahassee, FL, Jamey and Traci Telford, Joe Dan and Ashley Telford of Little Rock, AR and Jeremy Telford of Ruston, LA; one granddaughter, Leslie Telford of Ruston, LA; five great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Memorials may be made to Temple Baptist Church, Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, LA or to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX.
Pallbearers will be grandsons: Brian Crawford, Jamey Telford, Joe Dan Telford, Brent Crawford, Jeremy Telford and friend, Joe Hogan.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Wallace Harrison, Frank Walker, Francis Stephenson, Randy Moore, Earvin Ryland, Thermon Holstead, Mike Walpole, Aubrey Simmons and Mike Collie.
Visitation will be Friday, April 22, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA.

L. C. "PUDDLE" WILSON
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA.
Services for L. C. "Puddle" Wilson, age 81 of Columbia will be held at 4:00 PM, Saturday, April 23, 2005 from the Burroughs Pentecostal Church, Hwy 4 East, Columbia with Rev. Richard Smith officiating. Mr. Wilson's cousin, Rev. Jack Bates will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow in the Burroughs Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Mr. Wilson was born on February 12, 1924 in Gillette, Arkansas to the union of Joseph Wallace and Cora Tenney Wilson and died Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at his residence in Columbia.
He was a retired logger and rice farmer, being the first farmer in West Carroll to plant rice. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the Army. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sons: Douglas Carl Wilson and Dennis Eugene Pearson.
Survivors include his wife: Donna Hatten Wilson of Columbia, his daughters and sons-in-law: Peggy Lou and Sonny Williams of Tallulah and Kathy Dianne and Ronnie Loyd of Choudrant, his stepsons: Skip Hatten and Butch Hatten both of Columbia, his step-daughter: Cheryl Wirruh of Reno Valley, CA; his brother: Waymon Teague of Greenbrier, AR, his sister: Sallie Nichols of Eufaula, AL; his grandchildren: Phillip Parker, Jeff Parker, Dewayne Wilson, Michelle Wilson, David Scott Wilson, Chad Wilson, Lacy Barnes, Mandi Noland, Autumn Loyd, April Pearson and Shayne Pearson, his great-grandchildren: Ryland Barnes, Carley Wilson, Cody Wilson, Jessica Williams, Carmen Parker, Courtney Ezelle and Brittney Kay Parker and one great-great-grandchild: Skyla Marie Willingham.
Pallbearers will be Billy Sullivan, Skip Hatten, Butch Hatten, Terry Wilson, Fred Douchiere, Roy Howard, Chris Gainous and John Hall.
Newt Carter will serve as a honorary pallbearer.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association or to the Burroughts Pentecostal Church Building Fund.
Visitation will be at the Burroughs Pentecostal Church, Hwy 4 East, Columbia until time of services.

John Adams Sr., 65
TALLULAH — John Adams Sr., a truck driver, died April 15. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Chapel of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

Tunney Vaughn Bayles, 74
Tunney Vaughn Bayles of West Monroe, a retired construction worker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the funeral home.

Carlos Beard Sr., 66
JONESVILLE — Carlos "Bo" Beard Sr., a construction worker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Burial will follow at Scott Cemetery, Monterey.

Gerry Brancley, 47
Gerry Brancley of Monroe, formerly of Ruston, a laborer, died April 17. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Mays Chapel Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Dorothy M. Brandon, 73
Dorothy McKee Brandon of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Antinissin Brown, 33
Antinissin Brown of Monroe, a cashier, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Seigle Community Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

David L. Correro, 57
David Lawrence Correro of Monroe, a tax accountant, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Rosie B. Fields, 78
FARMERVILLE — Rosie B. Fields, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lubertha 'Bay' Gorham, 86
Lubertha "Bay" Gorham of Monroe, a homemaker, died April 14. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church, Richwood Road No. 2. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Rev. Eddie Hudson, 76
TALLULAH — The Rev. Eddie Hudson, a heavy equipment operator, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Kingdom Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at St. Mary's Chapel of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

James William Hunter, 73
RAYVILLE — James William Hunter, a retired postal worker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Rev. Phillip Jackson III, 47
The Rev. Phillip Jackson III of Monroe, a pastor, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at King James Worship Center. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Lucille James, 81
ST. JOSEPH — Lucille James, a homemaker, died April 16. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Rayville St. John Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Panola Cemetery, St. Joseph, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Elizabeth Johnston, 85
WINNSBORO — Elizabeth Johnston, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Frances King, 72
SIBLEY, Miss. — Frances King, a farmer, died April 14. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Sibley, Miss. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Peggy A. Klick, 55
Peggy A. Klick of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Leola Lee, 85
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Leola Lee, a homemaker, died April 15. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Carmel Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Heavenly Rest Cemetery.

Minnie N. McDowell, 83
DELHI — Minnie N. McDowell, a homemaker, died April 16. Services are noon Sunday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Harvey A. Moore Jr., 69
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Harvey Alonzo Moore Jr., a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church, Monticello. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Epps Cemetery, Epps, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Nancy Inez Moss, 70
Nancy Inez Moss of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Patsy Nolan, 62
AUSTIN, Texas — Patsy Nolan died April 17. Services are at 10 a.m. Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Dorothy Faye Parker, 65
RUSTON — Dorothy Faye Parker, a home health worker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Sibley. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Willie Gene Perry, 64
RUSTON — Willie Gene Perry, a plant laborer, died Tuesday. Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Simsboro. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Robert Pitts Sr., 71
TALLULAH — Robert Pitts Sr., a retired teacher, died April 15. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Hopewell Baptist Church, Bernice. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at McCall Senior High School, Tallulah. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Peter Simmons, 91
GARLAND, Texas — Peter Simmons, formerly of Monroe, a truck driver, died April 14. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Annie O. Williamson, 66
TALLULAH — Annie Owen Williamson, a church secretary and retired teacher's aide, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Tallulah. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Saturday until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Harold Wayne Woods, 54
BASTROP — Harold Wayne Woods, a laborer, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Phillip Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Alexander, Charles Lewis: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Avery, Edna Mae: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Bullock, Jamaal L. Sr.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Augusta Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Duchesne, Aida Pascuala: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Frazier, Benedita Renee: 1 p.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jenkins, Detraze: changed to 3 p.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Johnson, Mary: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation changed to 7-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.
Linwood, Latonya B.: 1 p.m. today, Piney Grove Baptist Church, Monroe.
Mathewes, John Wesley: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Minor, Joseph L., III: 2 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Pettis, Geneva Musgrove: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Slack, Mose: 1 p.m. Saturday, Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Monroe.
Smith, Annie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Lisbon.
Todd, Florence: 11 a.m. Saturday, Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, Monroe.
Whitehead, Mahalia: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pleasant Grove No. 2 Baptist Church, Tallulah.

April 23, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

DOROTHY McKEE BRANDON
Mulhearn Funeral Home
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Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mrs. Dorothy McKee Brandon, 73, of Monroe, will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 24, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Terry Love and Rev. Larry Lane officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Mrs. Brandon, a caring, loving and devoted wife and mother, was born June 2, 1931, in Nashville, TN and died April 21, 2005, in West Monroe, LA.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Monroe, LaPetite Maison Garden Club and several bridge groups. Her father, George W. McKee; mother, Lottie Lou Adair McKee; and sister, Louise Bowden preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, O.E. Brandon, Jr. of Monroe; daughter, Janis Brandon Miller and husband Al Miller of Alpharetta, GA; son, Jerry Brandon and wife Jane of Calhoun, LA; grandson, Brian Miller of Atlanta, GA; granddaughters, Lisa Miller Clarke and husband Jim Clarke of Atlanta, GA and Ashley Brandon Peré and husband Dom of Dubai, United Arab Emirates; grandson, Patrick Brandon of Calhoun, LA; sister, Margaret Layne of Franklin, TN; several nieces and nephews; and beloved dog, Nick.
Pallbearers will be Brian Miller, Patrick Brandon, Brooks Dawkins, Albert King, Richard Layne, and Jim Clarke.
Honorary pallbearers will be Reneau Breard, Robert Wood, Robert E. Hester, and Ray Anderson.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Saturday, April 23, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church 3900 Loop Road Monroe, LA. 71201.

PEGGY ADAIR KLICK
Mulhearn Funeral Home
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West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Peggy Adair Klick, 55, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday April 23, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Robert Lindsey officiating.
Mrs. Klick died April 21, 2005 at her residence in West Monroe. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Monroe.
Survivors include her husband, Larry Klick of West Monroe, daughter, Monica Bronson and husband David of Cabot, AR, son, Donnie Klick and wife Lori of Sarepta, LA, grandchildren, Donald Klick, Todd Rasbury, Denis Hememway, James Hememway, Ashley Bronson, and Chance Bronson.
Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until service time Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA.

MARY ALICE RUSHING NORWOOD
Rabenhorst Funeral Home
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Baton Rouge, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Alice Rushing Norwood, age 70, of Baton Rouge, LA, will be 2:00 PM Sunday, April 24, 2005 at Rabenhorst East Chapel with Rev. Huey Monk officiating. Interment will be in the Greenoaks Memorial Park under the direction of Rabenhorst Funeral Home-East Baton Rouge, LA.
Mrs. Rushing passed away Thrusday, April 21, 2005 at Our Lady of The Lake RMC.
Mrs. Rushing was a lifelong member of Istrouma Baptist Church, Member of American Business Women's Association and Former Miss Louisiana College.
She was preceded in death by her parents Dr. Sam C. and Alice Rushing.
Survivors include her two daughters and sons-in-laws: Della and Ronnie Smith Baton Rouge, Nelda and Cody Young Austin, TX; one sons and daughter-in-law: James Clayton "Clay" and Shaunne Norwood West Monroe, LA; three grandchildren: Brandon and Ann Marie Young and Haley Nicole Norwood; two sisters: Margaret Ann Huckabee Baton Rouge and Florence Hall Bell Buckle, TN; brother: Samuel C. Rushing, Jr. New Roads, LA; five nieces and one nephew; and numerous great nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be David Huckabee, Jamie Covington, Shawn Liner, Jim Easley, Ronnie Smith and Darrel Denham.
Visitation will be Saturday, April 23, 2005 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Rabenhorst-East Funeral Home and Sunday, April 24, 2005 at Rabenhorst-East after 12:00 PM.

JOYCE MAIER WEISS
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
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Bossier City, LA.
Monroe, LA- Joyce Maier Weiss, 73, was born Septemeber 7, 1931 and passed away on April 21, 2005.
Graveside services will be 11:30 AM Saturday, April 23, 2005 at Hill Crest Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City.
Mrs. Weiss was a resident of Monroe, LA and a former resident of Bossier City, LA. She was previously employed in the oilfield industry at the Brewster Company and WKM Wellhead Systems, Inc.
Preceding her in death are her husband, Raymond Weiss; son, Mark W. Dark and infant daughter, Mona Ree Dark.
She is survived by daughters, Marsha Dark Rosenkrans of Humble, TX, Tamee Dark Kirkman and husband, Mark of Winter Haven, FL; sister, Gladys Ray of Lake Worth, FL; seven grandchildren and one great grandson.

Audrey Lee Byargeon, 82
RAYVILLE — Audrey Lee Hales Byargeon, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Gwin Cemetery, Mangham.

George B. Daniels, 77
George B. Daniels of West Monroe, an insurance agent, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home.

Kamry Lane Glover, infant
RUSTON — Kamry Lane Glover, the son of Tammy and Carl Glover, died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Cook Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Alon Gregory, 81
SIKES — Alon Gregory, a custodian, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be at Union Cemetery, Joyce.

Mertice M. Hampton, 90
Mertice Morrow Hampton of Monroe, a retired Piccadilly Cafeteria employee, died Wednesday. Private graveside services will be conducted today for the family under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Edgar L. Harrison Sr., 85
Edgar L. "Buddy" Harrison Sr., retired owner and operator of Central Tower Service Station and Tower Sport Shop, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Memorial United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Robert Harvey, 88
TALLULAH — Robert Harvey, a retired Louisiana Power and Light Co. employee, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

James William Hunter, 73
RAYVILLE — James William Hunter, a retired postal worker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Greer Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Herman Irvin Sr., 87
FERRIDAY — Herman Irvin Sr. died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Peggy Adair Klick, 55
Peggy Adair Klick of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon today until services begin at the funeral home.

Betty Livingston, 55
TALLULAH — Betty Livingston died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Audine G. Neighbors, 90
Audine Goacher Neighbors of Monroe, a retired employee of Wal-Mart and The Woman's Shop, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Monday until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be 4 p.m. Monday at Roselawn Memorial Park, Little Rock, Ark.

Gabriel J. Patton, infant
BASTROP — Gabriel Joseph Patton, son of Amanda C. Patton, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Pine Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

L.C. 'Puddle' Wilson, 81
COLUMBIA — L.C. "Puddle" Wilson, a retired logger and rice farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 4 p.m. today at Burroughs Pentecostal Church. Visitation is all day today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Burroughs Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Lonnie Ray Woodward, 48
RAYVILLE — Lonnie Ray Woodward, a construction worker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. today at Bethesda Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Edwards, Miss. under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Adams, John Sr.: 1 p.m. today, St. Mary's Chapel of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Brancley, Gerry: 1 p.m. today, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Ruston.
Brown, Antinissin: 11 a.m. today, Seigle Community Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Bullock, Jamaal L. Sr.: 1 p.m. today, Augusta Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Frazier, Benedita Renee: 1 p.m. today, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe.
Gorham, Lubertha "Bay": 11 a.m. today, St. James Baptist Church, Richwood Road No. 2.
Rev. Hudson, Eddie: 11 a.m. today, First Kingdom Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Rev. Jackson, Phillip III: 2 p.m. today, King James Worship Center, Monroe.
James, Lucille: 11 a.m. today, Rayville St. John Baptist Church.
Johnson, Mary: 1 p.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Johnston, Elizabeth: 10 a.m. today, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
King, Frances: 11 a.m. today, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Sibley, Miss.
Lee, Leola: 2 p.m. today, Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
McDowell, Minnie N.: noon Sunday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Minor, Joseph L., III: 2 p.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Moore, Harvey Alonzo Jr.: 2:30 p.m. today, New Hope Baptist Church, Monticello.
Nolan, Patsy: 10 a.m. today, Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Parker, Dorothy Faye: 1 p.m. today, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Sibley.
Perry, Willie Gene: 11 a.m. today, Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Simsboro.
Pitts, Robert Sr.: 1 p.m. today, New Hopewell Baptist Church, Bernice.
Slack, Mose: 1 p.m. today, Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Monroe.
Simmons, Peter: 11 a.m. today, St. Luke Baptist Church, Alto.
Smith, Annie: 11 a.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Lisbon.
Todd, Florence: 11 a.m. today, Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, Monroe.
Whitehead, Mahalia: 11 a.m. today, Pleasant Grove No. 2 Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Williamson, Annie Owen: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Woods, Harold Wayne: 1 p.m. today, St. Phillip Baptist Church, Bastrop.

April 24, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

AUDINE GOACHER NEIGHBORS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral Services for Mrs. Audine Goacher Neighbors (90) of Monroe, LA, formerly of Little Rock, AR will be held Monday, April 25, 2005 at 10:00 AM in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe, LA with Rev. Tom Eaton and Rev. Terry Hinds officiating. Graveside service will be in Little Rock, AR at 4:00 PM that afternoon with Rev. Rodney Shanner officiating.
Mrs. Neighbors was born August 18, 1914 in Little Rock, AR and passed away on Friday, April 22, 2005 in Rayville, LA.
Mrs. Neighbors was a member of First Baptist Church in Swartz and a former member of First Church of the Nazarene in Monroe. She was a retired employee of The Woman's Shop and Wal-Mart. She was an excellent mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, sister and aunt to her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Oliver, her two husbands, Albert Goacher and Leroy Neighbors as well as her brother, George Oliver.
Surviving Mrs. Neighbors are her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Glen Kerr of Monroe, Grandson Albert Kerr and wife, Dawn and Great-Grandson, James Albert Kerr all of Monroe; brothers, Charles Oliver of Tampa, FL and Albert Oliver of Anniston, AL.; nephew, Charles Wayne Oliver of Tampa, FL; nieces, Vickie Elmemdorff of Little Rock, AR, Carolyn Wilson of Little Rock, AR, Michelle Oliver of AL, and Karen Nitschke of North Little Rock, AR; and step-granddaughter, Lisa Jones of Albuquerque, NM.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM, Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Memorials may be made to Fairbanks Baptist Church, Fairbanks, LA or Calvary Church of the Nazarene, Little Rock, AR.

MARY ALICE RUSHING NORWOOD
Rabenhorst Funeral Home - Baton Rouge, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Alice Rushing Norwood, age 70, of Baton Rouge, LA, will be 2:00 PM Sunday, April 24, 2005 at Rabenhorst East Chapel with Rev. Huey Moak officiating. Interment will be in the Greenoaks Memorial Park under the direction of Rabenhorst Funeral Home-East Baton Rouge, LA.
Mrs. Norwood passed away Thursday, April 21, 2005 at Our Lady of The Lake RMC.
Mrs. Norwood was a lifelong member of Istrouma Baptist Church, Member of American Business Women's Association and Former Miss Louisiana College.
She was preceded in death by her parents Dr. Sam C. and Alice Rushing.
Survivors include her two daughters and sons-in-laws: Della and Ronnie Smith Baton Rouge, Nelda and Cody Young Austin, TX; one son and daughter-in-law: James Clayton "Clay" and Shaunne Norwood West Monroe, LA; three grandchildren: Brandon and Ann Marie Young and Haley Nicole Norwood; two sisters: Margaret Ann Huckabee Baton Rouge and Florence Hall Bell Buckle, TN; brother: Samuel C. Rushing, Jr. New Roads, LA; five nieces and one nephew; and numerous great nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be David Huckabee, Jamie Covington, Shawn Liner, Jim Easley, Ronnie Smith and Darrel Denham.
Visitation will be Sunday, April 24, 2005 at Rabenhorst-East after 12:00 PM.

MR. H. C. "BUD" SHAW
Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. H. C. "Bud" Shaw, 76, of Winnsboro, LA will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro on Monday, April 25, 2005 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Ernest Oliver and Rev. Benton Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Mr. Shaw was a contractor. He belonged to several organizations including the Winnsboro Mason Lodge #246, New Hope Shriners, Ducks Unlimited, and a lifetime member of the National Wild Turkey Federation. He was an instructor of a hunter's safety class for years and helped to establish the hunter's safety program in this state. He was a member of the Temple Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hollis Harvey Shaw and Ettie Evelyn Shaw; four brothers: Harvey Shaw, Bouey Shaw, Logan Shaw, Carl Shaw; and one sister, Evelyn Bigelo.
Survivors include his wife, Alice Mae Reed Shaw; one son: Mike Shaw of West Monroe; two daughters: Debbie Cox of Port Charolette, FL, Sherrie Miller of Denver, CO; six stepchildren: Wanda Turnbow, Carl Evans, Glenda Bumpers, Erlene Watson, Shelton Evans, and Kenny Evans; one brother: H. B. Shaw, Sr. of West Monroe; two sisters: Una Woods of Winnsboro, Maggie King of Winnsboro; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The pallbearers will be George Caraway, III; Terry Winburne, Buddy Rhodes, Buddy Parks, Joe Daughty, and Louis Robinson.
Honorary pallbearers will be G. A. Ghram, David McLemore, Jack Stanley, Donnie Ellerman.
The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro, Sunday, April 24, 2005 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

April 25, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

J. W. BISHOP
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Graveside Services for Mr. J. W. Bishop, 63, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM Monday April 25, 2005 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. John Deschner officiating.
Mr. Bishop passed away on Saturday April 23, 2005 in Monroe, LA.
He was a veteran in the United States Air Force. He retired from the University of Louisiana at Monroe in December 2004.
He is preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years Trudy Bishop, sons, Reggie Bishop and his wife Bridgett of West Monroe, LA, Kevin Bishop and his wife Pamela of West Monroe, LA, daughter Deborah Shuman, M.D. and her husband Kenneth of Dallas, TX, four grandchildren, Ryan, Eric, Tyler and Kelsey, and a sister, Jessie Lee Gates of West Monroe, LA.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM Monday April 25, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.

BRANDI BRASWELL
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Funeral services for Miss Brandi Braswell, 22, of Farmerville, LA will be at 10:00 am, Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Mark Norwood will officiate. Burial will be at the Sardis Cemetery in Farmerville, LA.
Brandi passed away Saturday April 23, 2005 from injuries as a result of automobile accident.
Miss Braswell was a member of Crossroads Baptist church, she worked at the Wal-Mart shoe department, she was a graduate of Farmerville High school and attended college at La. Vo-Tech.
Brandi was the daughter of Mike and Debbie Braswell of Farmerville, LA; she also is survived by her grandmother Barbara Boggs of Farmerville; great-grandmother Lou Boggs of Farmerville and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Glen Braswell, Ronnie Braswell, Kenneth Braswell, Tommy Boggs, Stacy Boggs and Roy Whitehead, Jr.
Honorary Pallbearer will be Chris Gates.
Memorials may be to your individual church or a memorial of your choice.
The family will receive friends at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monday April 25, 2005 from 2:00 pm until 8:00 PM.

TIM E. FORD, SR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, La.
Funeral services for Mr. Tim E. Ford, Sr., 88, of West Monroe, La. will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday April 25, 2005 at Trinity Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Wesley Pittman officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Ford died April 23, 2005 at his residence.
Mr. Ford was a member of Trinity Baptist Church for over 50 years; he joined the Masonic lodge in Springhill, LA. at the age of 21 and continued his service with the West Monroe Masonic Lodge with 67 years of total service; and was a member of the Annie D. Bennett Chapter # 181 Order of the Eastern Star for over 30 years.
He was a retired engineer with the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad and was the owner of the Hatten Ford Grocery Store. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and was a member of Hogue Island Hunting Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and three sisters.
Survivors: his wife, Mrs. Lillian H. Ford of West Monroe, LA, daughter, Lana Gail Ford Palmieri and her husband Robert, son, Tim Ford Jr. and his wife Amy of West Monroe, LA, grandchildren, Jason Ford and his wife Jody, Andy Sanders, April Wallace and her husband Scottie, Tim E. Ford III., Lana Gennie Ford, Katie Palmieri, Matthew Palmieri, two beautiful great-grandchildren, Aden Ford and Abbi Ford, sister, Iva Horn, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Jason Ford, Trey Ford, Andy Sanders, Scottie Wallace, Hunter Sullivan and Randy Hatten.
Honorary pallbearers will be Senior Men's Sunday School Class.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be made to the Trinity Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA.

AUDREY ELDRIDGE FOX
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
Jan. 8, 1925 - April 23, 2005
Funeral services for Audrey Eldridge Fox of Crowville will be Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at 10:00 AM at Lone Pine Baptist Church near Crowville with Rev. Paul Perry officiating. Interment will follow in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Mrs. Fox was born to the union of Mr. and Mrs. Holloway McCarty on January 8, 1925 near Crowville, LA, and passed from this life Saturday, April 23, 2005 at her residence.
She was a member of Lone Pine Baptist Church, and took part in the Ladies Auxiliary at Franklin Medical Center for the past 10 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Joseph L. Eldridge and John R. Fox, Sr. and two sisters, Essie Wroten and Audie Gates.
She is survived by her son, Dr. Joel Eldridge of Winnsboro, three stepchildren: John Fox II of Tennessee, Charle Fox and Paula Fox both of Lafayette, LA; special nephew Michael Wroten of Crowville; five step-grandchildren; three great step-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will be Gene Freeman, Jeremy Johnston, Ryan Killingsworth, Danny Posey, Mark Todd, and Arlandus White.
Visitation will be held a Lone Pine Baptist Church beginning at 5:00 PM Monday and ending at 9:00 PM.

MRS. NOVELLA LASSETER YOUNG
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - -West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Novella Lasseter Young, age 78, of West Monroe, LA, will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 26th, 2005, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in West Monroe with Rev. Danny Hawthorne officiating. Interment will follow at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Mrs. Young was born June 1st, 1926 in Columbia, LA. and died at her residence in West Monroe on Saturday, April 23rd, 2005.
Mrs. Young was a long-time member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church, and a retired administrative secretary with Glenwood Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her children, Jimmy Hasenplaugh, Linda Lucas and husband Bud, Michael Young and wife Jeanne, Terry Young, Jennifer Bailey and husband Michael, two brothers Jim Lasseter and wife Joyce, Ray Lasseter and wife Mary Alice, eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, six nieces and five nephews.
The following gentlemen will serve as active pallbearers, Billy Freeland, Doug Lasseter, Wayne Burdeaux, Jimmy Craighead, Danny Ford and Daniel Ford.
The family will receive friends at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe on Monday evening, April 25th, 2005, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Emmanuel Baptist Church 2208 Wellerman Rd. West Monroe, LA. 71291

PAULINE "POLLY" PENUELL
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA.
Funeral services for Pauline "Polly" Penuell, 85, of Ruston will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at Alabama Presbyterian Church near Ruston with Rev. Bill Willis officiating. Burial will follow in the Sibley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.
Mrs. Penuell is preceded in death by her husband Jim Penuell and parents Mr. and Mrs. G.H. Boone and ten siblings.
She is survived by her son: Richard Penuell and wife Jean of Hot Springs Village, ARK. daughter: Ann Patterson and husband Wayne of Ruston, LA; granddaughters: Lee Anne Fitzgerald and husband Dennis of Little Rock, ARK; Natalie, Amber and Sarah Grace Patterson all of Ruston, LA. grandsons: Brian Penuell and wife Patty of Baltimore, MD; David Patterson of Ruston; great granddaughters: Alexis and Olivia Penuell both of Baltimore, MD; great grandsons: Kane, Connor and Sean Fitzgerald all of Little Rock, ARK; brother: Jake Boone of Marietta, GA; sisters in law: Elva Humphreys of Bastrop; LA. Martha Chandler and husband Lavone of Ruston, LA, Betty Tynes of Calhoun, LA; numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Monday, April 25, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Funeral Home.

MR. JESSIE LEE HELMS
Cox Funeral Home - Oak Grove, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Jessie Lee Helms, age 83, of Oak Grove, LA, will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at the First Baptist Church Oak Grove, LA, with Robert Helms, Rev. Milton Pray and Doug Hatten officiating. Interment will be in the New Forest Cemetery Forest, LA, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA.
Mr. Helms was born June 20, 1921 and passed away Saturday, April 23, 2005 at Richland Parish Hospital Delhi, LA.
Mr. Helms was a longtime resident of West Carroll Parish where he was a member of the Bethel Primitive Baptist Church of Oak Grove. He was a building contractor for over 40 years. He loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren. He was an avid gardener.
He was preceded in death by his father: Eugene Helms, mother: Lillie Helms and late wife Louise Ruffin Helms.
Survivors will be his wife: Mardell Ethel Helms, Oak Grove, LA; son: Vernon Lee Helms, Oak Grove, LA; daughter-in-law: Syble Helms, Oak Grove, LA; son: Billy Ray Helms, West Monroe, LA; daughter-in-law: Dianne Helms, West Monroe, LA; son: Jessie Randall Helms, Tampa, FL; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, three step grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Jason Helms, Jeffrey Helms, Marshall Ruffin, John Chestnut, Jackie Jones, Jimmy Worley, Eddie Stephens and Clyde Sanchez.
Family will receive friends Monday, April 25, 2005 until 9:00 PM at Cox Funeral Home.
To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com

Ivan Bean, 53
JONESVILLE — Ivan Bean, an oil company supervisor, died Saturday. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Jonesville. Burial will be at Harrisonburg Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the home of Ivan and Susan Bean.

The Rev. Paul Brooks, 80
The Rev. Paul Brooks, a minister from West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Milton Clay Davidson, 83
Milton Clay Davidson of West Monroe, a retired ink maker, died Sunday. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Jessie Lee Helms, 83
OAK GROVE — Jessie Lee Helms, a carpenter, died Saturday. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial will be at New Forest Cemetery, Forest, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral Home.

Calvin Jones, 61
Calvin Jones of Monroe, a retired deputy sheriff, died Friday. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Nancy Ames Spencer, 70
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Nancy Ames Spencer, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services will be 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Sibley Cemetery near Ruston.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Glover, Kamry Lane: 10 a.m. today, Cook Cemetery, Ruston
Irvin Sr., H.L.: 11 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Neighbors, Audine G.: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.
Oser, Alvin Henry: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Shaw, H.C. "Bud": 10 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Ware, James Douglas: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

April 26, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

REV. PAUL ELKINS BROOKS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Paul Elkins Brooks was born July 23, 1924 in Rhinehart, Louisiana the seventh son of Leondias Hill and Eloise Randall Brooks. He graduated from Manifest High School and attended Centenary College before graduating from East Texas Baptist University. He earned a Masters Degree from Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth and continued until the last semester of receiving a Doctorate of Theology.
He surrendered to preach at Queensboro Baptist Church in August 1948 during a revival. With his taking up the mantle of his earthly father and grandfather, God immediately moved him into service with his first sermon closing that same revival, where he issued his first call from the pulpit to follow Christ to over 500 attenders.
His journey with the Lord took him to Pinecroft Baptist Church, Shreveport where he shepherded it from a mission to a church. He once again followed his earthly father as minister to Pine Hill Baptist Church before serving the Lord at Mangham Baptist Church. He retired from Mangham after 27 years, but the Lord called him back into service at Longstraw Baptist Church in Choudrant, Louisiana, where he pastored for 19 years, retiring at age 79. At his retirement he announced that he had totaled the years that his family had served the Lord and found it to be 350 years as Baptist ministers, and that he was still counting as Cory, his grandson, carries on.
He loved preaching and continued to fill in until Sunday April 24, 2005, he spoke the words that mirrored his life's message as he preached his sermon "God, More than Enough".
After issuing that invitation to follow the heavenly Father, the Lord stood up and said, "It is finished. Well done thy faithful servant, come home." He fought the good fight and finished the race. He never left the pulpit in his earthly life, but now he sings in glory where we will all once again see his face. To God be the glory.
Survivors include his wife, Glynne Ingram Brooks, daughters, Paula Brooks Sommer and husband Charles of Arlington, Texas, Jan Brooks Elliott and husband William G. of West Monroe, sister, Ann Hasseltine Brooks of Vicksburg, MS., grandchildren, Rev. Cory Brooks Bruce and wife Melissa, Brooks Abbett Sommer, Charles Sommer and wife Jenny, James Sommer and wife Kelley, Tony Abbett Sommer, Linsey Hatten and husband Gene, Jonathan Elliott, Billy Bruce, Brandi Bruce Cordell, great grandchildren, Conner Lee Hatten, Ivy Lee Hatten, Madison Ann Bruce, Cooper Brooks Bruce, Christena Sommer, Alex Sommer, Audrey Sommer, Mary Sommer, Mitchell Sommer and Andrew Sommer.
Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Wednesday April 27, 2005 at First Baptist Church Worship Center in West Monroe with Dr. Kenneth Thompson, Dr. George Hearn, Dr. James Bass, and Rev. Eugene Spruell officiating.
Graveside services will be held at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. conducted by Dr. Kenneth Thompson and Rev. Dayton Doughty, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA
Pallbearers will be Craig Brooks, Richard Brooks, J. Dodd Brooks, Keith Guice, William Aubrey Guice, and Bill Bruce
Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. James Henderson, Floyd Bruce Boughton, Oda Wayne (Tuck) Roberts, Rev. Jimmy Eppinette, Rev. Bill Lovett, Tom VanZile, Jim Bruce and the mall walkers at Glenwood Medical Mall.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday April 26, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Memorials may be made to the Longstraw Baptist Church 385 Styles Ranch Rd. Choudrant, La. 71227-8903

MILTON CLAY DAVIDSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mr. Milton Clay Davidson 83, of West Monroe, LA. will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, with Bro. Larry Linson officiating. Burial will follow at Monroe Memorial Park, Monroe, LA. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Davidson was born December 1, 1921 in Arcadia, LA. and passed away April 24, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Davidson was retired from Inmont Corp. He was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church. Mr. Davidson was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Air Force.
Survivors are his wife: Florence Kilpatrick Davidson of West Monroe; daughter: Mrs. Reata Slusher and husband Ken of Monroe; sons: Milton Bruce Davidson and Dee of West Monroe, Stephen Mark Davidson of Monroe; brother: Claude Lewis Davidson of Monroe; sister: Thetis Fatheree of Springhill, LA; grandchildren: Sundee Nutt and husband Rowdy of Tyler, TX, Marcee Littlefield and husband Troy of West Monroe, Todd Slusher and wife Brooke of Monroe, and Shane Davidson and wife Donna of West Monroe; eight great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be: Richard Moore, Ron Davidson, Mike Moore, Bobby Avery, Glen Avery and Ron Powell.
Honorary pallbearer will be Joe Ratcliff.
Visitation will be 9:00 AM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.

MR. CECIL H. DRAKE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA.
Mr. Cecil H. Drake, 84, of Monroe, LA. was born April 4, 1921 in Springdale, AR. and died, April 24, 2005 in Monroe, LA.
Mr. Drake was a veteran of World War II serving with Signal Corp, and a member of Jackson Street Church of Christ. He worked many years as a Funeral Director/ Embalmer in the state of Arkansas.
Mr. Drake later was owner/ operator of Monroe Plating Co., then worked as a greeter at Wal-mart.
He was preceded in death by his wife Ila Jean Jackson Drake, sister, Sabina Curtis, two brothers, Virgil Drake and Donald Drake.
Mr. Drake is survived by his son; Danny Gene Drake and wife Dana Nolan Drake, daughter; Barbara Lou Watts, two sisters; Maurine Drake and Twila Burson, brother; Gail Drake, five grandchildren; Russell Drake, Krista Chandler, Michelle Watts, Garrett Drake and Nolan Drake, two great grandchildren; Malachi Drake and Malarie Drake.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday April, 26, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home- Monroe.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at Aurora Cemetery in Huntsville, AR. with Bro. Pat Mannon officiating.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until 2:00 PM Wednesday at Brashers Funeral Home-Huntsville.

CHARLES E. MOCK
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
Nov. 17, 1946 - April 25, 2005
Funeral services for Charles Mock, 58, of Baskin will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at Baskin Baptist Church with Rev. Marion Spence. Interment will follow in Baskin Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
Mr. Mock was born to the union of Harry E. and Charlie Thompson Mock in Winnsboro on November 17, 2005 and passed from this life at his residence on Monday, April 25, 2005.
He was a member of Baskin Baptist Church and was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was employed for over 26 years with Entergy and at the time of his death was operations coordinator.
Mr. Mock was preceded in death by his mother, Charlie T. Mock and an infant son, Lane Mock.
He is survived by his wife of 12 years Cheryl F. Mock of Baskin; two children Billy Mock of Port Hudson, and Tara Mock of Denver, CO; three stepchildren: Jennifer Kay Bagbey, Jacob Miller Bagbey, Jeffrey Allen Bagbey; his father: H. E. Mock, Sr. all of Baskin; two sisters: Mary Alice Hedrick of Baskin and Barbara Gusky of Baton Rouge; a brother: Harry Mock of Winnsboro; and two grandchildren: Kelsey and Michelle Mock.
Pallbearers will be Ian Gusky, John Gusky, Brian Hedrick, Joey Hedrick, Tommy Hedrick and Shane Mock.
Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Adams, Joe Hatten, Robert Harwell, Todd Lawrence, Tommy Pailette, George Thames.
Visitation will be held at Gill First National Funeral Home Tuesday, April 26, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, it was Mr. Mock's wish that memorial be made the Baskin Baptist Church Building Fund.

VAN "PETE" WILLIAMS
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA.
Services for Mr. Van "Pete" Williams, age 79, of Rayville, LA, will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, Apri 27, 2005 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel in Rayville, LA, with Rev. George Ferrington, Rev. Gene R. Brown, Rev. Robbie Robison officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park in Monroe under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville.
Van "Pete" Williams was born in Middlefork, LA, on February 16, 1926 and passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2005 in Monroe, LA, after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Van Williams was preceded in death by his parents, Tom Pete Williams and Minnie Lee, Davidson Williams; two sons, Ronald Wayne Williams and Van Thomas Williams.
Devoted family left behind his wife of fifty-eight and half years, Vera Lee Martin Williams of Rayville, LA; children, John David Williams and wife, Cathy, Sherron Ann Williams; grandchildren: Cindy, Vanessa, Callie, John Thomas, Amy, Ronnie, J. D., Joshua, and Kristie; great grandchildren: Chase, Jeremy, Dakota, Zack, Corey, Jade, Garrett, and Little Van.
Pallbearers and Honorary Pallbearers will be Tommy Williams, Wally Robison, Steve Williams, Bud Acker, Bennit Guilbeaux, Ronnie Gilbert, Johnny Martin, and his three grandsons, John Thomas Eubanks, J. D. Williams, and Joshua Williams.
Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until 10:00 PM, Tuesday at the funeral home.

Brandi Braswell, 22
FARMERVILLE — Brandi Braswell, a Wal-Mart shoe department employee, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Sardis Cemetery.

Tim E. Ford Sr., 88
Tim E. Ford Sr. of West Monroe, a retired engineer with the Illinois Central Railroad, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Trinity Baptist Church. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Audrey Eldridge Fox, 80
CROWVILLE — Audrey Eldridge Fox, a bookkeeper, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Lone Pine Baptist Church, near Crowville. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Woodrow Greer, 86
Woodrow Greer of Monroe, a retired Monroe Fire Department captain, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Pauline 'Polly' Penuell, 85
RUSTON — Pauline "Polly" Penuell, a secretary, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Alabama Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at Sibley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Marcy Novella Young, 78
Marcy Novella Lasseter Young of West Monroe, a retired administrative secretary for Glenwood Hospital, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Vicki L. White, 42
BASTROP — Vicki L. White, an insurance claims adjuster and homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Previously Acknowledged
Bean, Ivan: 10 a.m. today, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Jonesville.
Davidson, Milton Clay: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Helms, Jessie Lee: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Jones, Calvin: 1 p.m. today, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe.
Ware, James Douglas: 10 a.m. today, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

April 27, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

HAZEL ROCKETT BRYAN
Farrar Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Funeral services for Hazel Rockett Bryan, 86, of Spearsville will be Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Spearsville Baptist Church, with Bro. Kenneth Nutt, Bro. Forrest Post, Bro. Coy Upshaw and Bro. James Miller officiating. Interment will be at Spearsville Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Mrs. Bryan, a retired hairdresser, died Tuesday, April 26, 2005.
"Bryan", as she was affectionately known by, was a wonderful Mother and Grandmother. She loved to dig up and share her flowers with anyone who visited with her.
She was a member of Spearsville Baptist Church and worked at the Council on Aging in Farmerville and Spearsville.
She was preceded in death by husband: Joseph Ethridge Bryan and one son, Bobby E. Bryan.
Survivors include one son: Barry Bryan and wife, Angel of Spearsville, LA; two daughters: Betty F. Johnson and husband, John M. Johnson of El Dorado, AR. and Ann Holton and husband, Jay of West Monroe, LA; one daughter-in-law, Carolyn Bryan of El Dorado, AR; a twin brother: Hamrick Rockett of Shreveport, LA; two sisters: Aletha Everett of Ruston, LA. and Demaris Burns of Ruston, LA; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great grandchildren eight great-great grandchildren
Pallbearers are grandsons: Michael Bryan, Joe Bryan, Todd Self, Scott Self, Bobby E. Bryan, Jr. and Chris Wilson.
Honorary pallbearers are Shea Crawford, David Farley and Wayne Banes.
Visitation will be at Spearsville Baptist Church Wednesday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

JAMES L. GREEN
Transylvania, LA. - James L. Green, 68, of Deland, FL, a former resident of Transylvania, LA, died April 24, 2005 at his home after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Green was born in Dubach, LA, on Nov. 7, 1936. He was a graduate of Lake Providence High School and Northeast Louisiana University. He served his country in the U. S. Army during the Korean War.
Mr. Green was founder and owner of Mr. Carpet Warehouses in Deland and Eustis, FL.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Mary E. Green and parents John and Annie Green.
He is survived by two brothers, Terry Wayne Green and wife June of Doyline, LA and Paul H. Green and wife Linda of Union City Tennessee; two sisters: Sibyl E. Sullivan of Monroe and sister Johnnie J. Mumfrey and husband George of New Rhodes, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at Lankford Funeral Home in Deland, FL, Wednesday evening from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
The funeral will be held at Lankford Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00 AM Thursday, April 28, 2005. Burial will be in Deland cemetery following services.

WOODROW WILSON GREER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA. 71201
Funeral services for Woodrow Wilson Greer, 86, of Monroe, LA will be at 2:00 PM on Wednesday April 27, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA with Bro. Ricky Baker and Rev. Dub Massey officiating. Interment will follow services at Rayville Masonic Cemetery in Rayville, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA
Mr. Greer was born July 11, 1918 in Richland Parish and passed away Monday April 25, 2005 in Monroe, LA.
Mr. Greer was a retired Monroe City fire captain, serving the department for over 35 years. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church of Monroe, enjoyed people and playing music at various church functions and the nursing homes. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Melva Greer.
He is survived by his wife: June Greer; two children: Gwendolyn Harrison and husband J. L. of Monroe, LA and James W. Greer and wife Linda of West Monroe, LA; four step-children: Steve Plag, Mark Plag, Donna Passerrello, and Rebecca Walton; three brothers: George Greer, and H. C. Greer, of Monroe LA, and Edward Greer of West Monroe, LA; two sisters: Ethel Hammon of Dequincy, LA and Theo Barr of Ruston, LA; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; four step grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be: Jason Harrison, Jesse Harrison, Kevin Greer, Ralph Greer, Kenneth McRee, and Jimmy Sanford.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time Wednesday April 27, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA
Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to Grace Baptist Church, 1569 Harmon Johnson Road, Monroe, LA 71202.

In Memory Of CHARLES E. MOCK
Nov. 17, 1946 - April 25, 2005
We miss you and we love you.
Heidi Mock-Wright, Tara Mock Dominguez, grandchildren: Devin Wright and Trey
Dominguez

MRS. CLEO BARNETTE VIDRINE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Cleo Vidrine, 75 of West Monroe, LA. will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 28, 2005 with Rev. Kevin Ropp and Chaplain Ron Lowe officiating. Burial will follow at Lincecum Baptist Church Cemetery, Georgetown, Louisiana under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Vidrine was born April 23, 1930 in Clarks, Louisiana and passed away April 26, 2005 in West Monroe, Louisiana.
Mrs. Vidrine was preceded in death by her son, Donald Joe Calhoun and her parents.
Survivors are husband: Buford Vidrine; children: Robert Calhoun and wife Virginia, Ricky Vidrine, Buford L. Vidrine and wife Rebecca, Laura Vidrine, Tommy Vidrine and Gary Vidrine; sister: Nelda Smith and husband Billy; brothers: Dewayne Nugent and Richard Cox; Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and other family members and friends.
Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

JODY ANTHONY YOUNG
March 23, 1967 - April 27, 2003
We little knew that morning, God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone. For part of us went with you The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.
We love and miss youALWAYS,
Taylor, Kayla, Mom, Dad, Brian, Danny, and Tracy.

April Loraine Armstrong, 25
WINNSBORO — April Loraine Armstrong, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Luvinia Banks, 71
Luvinia Banks of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Rev. Paul Brooks, 80
The Rev. Paul Brooks, a minister from West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. today at First Baptist Church Worship Center, West Monroe. Visitation is 2 p.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James Willie Burks, Sr., 77
RUSTON — James Willie Burks Sr., a laborer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Zion Traveler's Baptist Church, Ruston. Burial will be at New Mount Olive Cemetery, Grambling, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Cecil H. Drake, 84
Cecil H. Drake of Monroe, owner and operator of Monroe Plating Company, died Sunday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Aurora Cemetery, Huntsville, Ark., under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is noon to 2 p.m. today at Brasher Funeral Home, Huntsville, Ark.

Rosie B. Fields, 78
FARMERVILLE — Rosie B. Fields, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Fellowship Baptist Church, Spearsville. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Woodrow Greer, 86
Woodrow Greer of Monroe, a retired Monroe Fire Department captain, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville.

Eva Pearl Jackson, 85
DUBACH — Eva Pearl Jackson, a seamstress, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Fellowship Cemetery, Dubach. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Macy Drew Meeks, infant
CROSSETT, Ark — Macy Drew Jayna Meeks, daughter of Amanda and Kenny Meeks, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Gethsemane Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Charles Edward Mock, 58
BASKIN — Charles Edward Mock, operations coordinator for Entergy, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Baskin Baptist Church, Baskin. Visitation is 8-11 a.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro, and 1 p.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Baskin Cemetery, Baskin.

Dr. Lamoine T. Murphy, 90
Dr. Lamoine T. Murphy of Monroe, a chiropractor, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gregory Randall, 52
BASTROP — Gregory Randall, a laborer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Bertie Lee Raven, 80
FERRIDAY — Bertie Lee Raven died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Evelyn Richardson, 80
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Evelyn Richardson, a professor, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Vienna Cemetery, Vienna.

Jarrett Weathersby Jr., 53
DELHI — Jarrett Weathersby Jr., a laborer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

April 28, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

DR. LAMOINE TURNER MURPHY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Dr. Lamoine Turner Murphy, 90, of Monroe will be held Friday, April 29, 2005 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Rev. Charles Martindale and Rev. Ronald Murphy will officiate. Interment will be in Monroe Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.
Dr. Murphy, a retired chiropractor, was born June 15, 1914 in Dallas City, IL and died April 26, 2005 in Monroe, LA.
He served his country in the US Navy during World War II. During the war, he served aboard the USS Half Moon, a seaplane tender, from 1943-1945. The ship operated in the Pacific and he was a board her during the roughest war years.
After his retirement from the navy in August 1955, he earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. Upon graduation, he moved to Monroe, LA and was a pioneer in the chiropractic profession until his retirement in 1983.
Dr. Murphy was a member of the First Baptist Church West Monroe and a member of the Barak Shrine and a former member of Downtown Monroe Lions Club. He served many years in High Twelve at ULM and was an avid West Monroe Rebel fan.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Dr. Lester O. Murphy and Grace Turner Murphy, brothers, Dr. O. W. Murphy and Dr. L. J. Murphy, wife and mother of his sons, Mable Glass Murphy , adoptive mother to his sons, Louise Stanley Murphy and Jessica Lawn Murphy.
He is survived by his two sons, Dr. J. L. "Jack" Murphy and wife Phyllis M. of West Monroe, LA and Rev. Ronald D. Murphy and wife Phyllis L. of St. Anne, IL, three grandchildren, Tamara Murphy Beck, Colorado Springs, CO, Christopher T. Murphy, Laredo TX and Melinda "Missy" Murphy of West Monroe, LA, five great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild and one brother, Joseph D. Murphy, San Leandro, CA.
Pallbearers will be Jim Barry, Larry Conrad, Blake Gaston, Clyde Jolly, Bill Marsalis and Jack Ramey.
Honorary pallbearers will be District 2 Chiropractic Association of Louisiana doctors of Chiropractic, Dr. David Burkett, Morris Dupre and Jerry Durham. Memorials may be made to the Chiropractic Association of Louisiana, Building Fund, 3070 Teddy Drive, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA, 70809. Visitation will be Thursday, April 28, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

FRANCES C. BRENNON
Mulhearn Funeral Home -
Sterlington Road, Monroe
Graveside services for Mrs. Frances C. Brennon, 88, of West Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, April 29, 2005, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Joe Solomon and Rev. Weldon Bares officiating. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Brennon, a charter member of Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, was born April 1, 1917, in New Heburn, MS and died April 26, 2005, in Monroe, LA.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Brennon and two children, Linda Elliott and Gary Brennon.
Survivors include her children, Kathy Brennon Wilson of West Monroe, Frank Shipley and wife Darline of Chase, LA, Doris Jean Swift of West Monroe, Jack Brennon and wife Jeanette of Swartz, Dorothy Pitts of Monroe, and Carol Rainey of Monroe; two sisters, Geraldine Hand of Monroe and Jo Lyons of Houston, TX; eighteen grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, April 28, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

HENRIETTA "ETTA" COCKERHAM HODGES
Riser Funeral Home
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Columbia, LA.
Services for Henrietta "Etta" Cockerham Hodges, age 84 of Folsom, LA, formerly of Jackson, MS, will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, April 29, 2005 at the Rosefield Baptist Church in Rosefield with Rev. Arvie Jolly officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosefield Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia, LA.
Mrs. Hodges was born on September 24, 1920 in LaSalle Parish to the union of John Fount and Mary Bertha Hopkins Cockerham and died Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at her residence.
She was a homemaker and was a residence of Jackson, MS, for some 50 years. She was a member of the Daniel Memorial Baptist Church in Jackson where she served her Lord faithfully in the church nursery.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband: Quincy Ray Hodges, Sr.
Survivors include her son: Quincy R. Hodges, Jr. and his wife: Katrina of Pearl River, LA, her daughters: Marilyn H. Baber and her husband: Ray of Milam, TX and Kathy H. Lindsey and her husband: Lee of Folsum, LA, her grandchildren: Quincy Hodges, III, Stacy Wilkins, Dana Miller, Carrie Elliott, Jody Swilley, Micah Lindsey, Jared Lindsey, Sarah Messer, Sable Messer and Ross Messer, great-grandchildren and her sister: Irma C. Marcille of Beddeford, Maine.
Pallbearers will be Quincy Hodges, III, Micah Lindsey, Jared Lindsey, Lee Lindsey, Ray Barber and Sam Hodges.
Visitation will be at noon, Friday at the Rosefield Baptist Church, Hwy 126 East, Grayson, LA.

JAMES H. "JIM" KARR JR.
Birmingham, AL.
KARR, JAMES H., JR., "JIM", age 68, of Birmingham, AL, died April 26, 2005.
Jim Karr was born in Leeds, AL and graduated from Leeds High School in 1955, from there, he attended Howard College in Birmingham, AL, from 1955 to 1956 on a Football Scholarship.
From January 1960 to May 1964 he attended Logan Basic College in St. Louis, MO and graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree. From June 1964 to October 1967, he practiced Chiropractic in Monroe, LA.
In February 1970, after a skiing accident, he changed venues and started with Combined Insurance Company Teacher Division. He pioneered Teacher Sales and designed a marketing system to mass market disability income, cancer, life and all types of insurance to the school market.
In January 1973, he co-founded National Teacher Associates of Dallas, TX. His tenure with N.T.A. lasted for 18 years. Jim served as a Consultant for American Teacher Services, Inc. of Birmingham, AL until his illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Gertrude Karr, Sr. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather and will be missed very much. He never went a day without giving glory to God in all situations.
Survivors include wife, Frances Karr of Birmingham, AL; sons, Greg (Renea) Karr of Alabaster, AL and Keith (Shawn) Karr of Montevallo, AL; grandchildren, Jason, Jessica, Evan, Natalie and Lauren; sisters, Anne K. Poe of Cedar Bluff, AL and Patricia (Jerry) Partridge of Leeds, AL.
Funeral Service will be held Friday, April 29, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Ridout's Southern Heritage Chapel, with burial in Southern Heritage Cemetery. Rev. Rick Hunt and Rev. Jim Houston officiating.
Visitation will be held Thursday, April 28, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Ridout's Southern Heritage directing.

APRIL LORAINE ARMSTRONG
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
April 22, 1980 - April 26, 2005
Funeral service for April Loraine Armstrong, 25, of Winnsboro will be 2:00 PM Thursday, April 28, 2005 at Crockett Point Baptist Church (Highway 577) in Crowville, LA, with Dr. J. Alan Miller and Rev. Joe Senn officiating. Interment will follow in Crockett Point Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro.
April was born on April 22, 1980 in West Monroe and passed from this life on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at Baton Rouge General Hospital following an extended illness.
Although April suffered through many trials during her brief life, she always maintained a positive and loving attitude portrayed through her smile, her love for family and friends and through her love of music.
She will be missed by her mother Brenda Anderson Armstrong of Winnsboro; her father Charlie Armstrong III of Sterlington; her brother and sister Jon-Reese Armstrong and Alexandra "Ali" Armstrong both Winnsboro; and her grandparents Nettie Jean Archibald of Delhi, H. G. "Sonny" Anderson, Charlie, Jr. and Avis Armstrong all of Winnsboro.
April is also survived by her aunts and uncles: Ricky and Beverly Williams, Mickey and Barbara Ferrington, Beth Anderson, Bill and Sandy Anderson, Vernis and Ginger Russell, Mike and Catherine Brent, Joe and Kim Armstrong, and numerous other relative and many friends.
Pallbearers will be Charlie Armstrong III, David Brent, Christopher Fortenberry, Dustin Russell, Tracy Wheeler, and Trent Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be Bo Andrews and Chuck Archibald.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 27, 2005 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Gill First National Home 6637 Main Street Winnsboro, LA 71295 and Thursday from 1:00 PM until time of service at Crockett Point Baptist Church.

JAMIE RUTH CROW THORNTON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Services to celebrate the life of Jamie Ruth Crow Thornton, age 83 of Huttig Arkansas will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday April 29, 2005 at the First Baptist Church in Huttig, with Rev. Bubba Hoggatt and Rev. Todd Gunter officiating.
She was born on Oct. 22, 1921 in Marion LA. to James Edward Crow and Fannie Ruth Miller Crow. She was a member of the church family of Jack Mayfield United Methodist church in Huttig. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Mayfield Thornton, her parents, her brother, Max Crow and two sisters, Eddie Lurlene Crow and Emma Alice Rawls.
Survivors: include her five daughters Maylin Patterson and husband Richard, of West Monroe La. Mandy Orr and husband Harry of Calion, Leytine Henry and husband Jerry of El Dorado, Nina Craig of Huttig and Teresa Moon and husband Kevin of Huttig; two sisters, Beverly O'Brien of Farmerville and Pat Hicks of Marion and sixteen grandchildren and twenty-six great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Her greatest joy in life was making a home for her girls, grandchildren and family. Through her journey her hands were never idle, cooking, cleaning, mending, sewing, or drying her childrens tears.
There was always room for one more guest at her table, where she could magically turn a few meager items into a delicious feast. With loving hands she created most of the garments her girls wore, everything from their coats to evening gowns. Though she never drove a car, she managed to take care of the affairs of raising a large family.
She adored her son-in-laws and considered them the "boys" she never had. Though there were many grandchildren, Grandma Jamies heart was large enough to make each one of them feel special.
Pallbearers will be: Dickie Patterson, Darren Patterson, Cliff Howard, Harry Todd Orr, Kyle Johnson, Raymond Johnson, Ronnie Craig and Luke Moon. Honorary Pallbearer will be: Tim Curry, Tim Orr, Danny Case, Will Dupriest, Chris Spence, Brent Davis, Tim Payne and Ben Patterson. Family will receive friends at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville Thursday April 28, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The body will lie in the state from 11:00 a.m. until service at the church. She will be laid to rest by her husband at the Harper Springs Cemetery in Huttig following the funeral service.

Hazel Rockett Bryan, 86
SPEARSVILLE — Hazel Rockett Bryan, a retired hairdresser, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Spearsville Baptist Church. Burial will be at Spearsville Cemetery, Spearsville, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

David A. Coen, 47
SHREVEPORT — David A. Coen, an independent petroleum landman with Samson Resources, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent Avenue, Shreveport. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Marshall Street, Shreveport.

Johnny Cole, 72
Johnny Cole of West Monroe, a logging contractor, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

A.B. Grafton Jr., 68
CROSSETT, Ark. — A.B. Grafton Jr. died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Pisgah Cemetery, Bernice. Visitation is 9-11:30 a.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

R. L. Guin, 84
WATERPROOF — R.L. Guin, a mechanic, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Legion Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Willie Higgins, 75
TALLULAH — Willie Higgins, a laborer, died April 24. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church. Visitation is noon Saturday until services begin at the church. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Shirley F. Lutz, 84
BATON ROUGE — Shirley F. Lutz, formerly of Monroe, died April 23. Graveside services were held April 26.

Freddie Albert McLeod, 69
COLLINSTON — Freddie Albert McLeod, a mechanic, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Carter Cemetery, Collinston.

Patricia A. McMahon, 39
WINNSBORO — Patricia A. McMahon, a plant processor, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church. Wake services are 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Elmer Smith, 82
FERRIDAY — Elmer Smith died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Cleo Barnette Vidrine, 75
Cleo Barnette Vidrine of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Lincecum Baptist Church Cemetery, Georgetown.

Agnes Wilhite, 75
LIDDIEVILLE — Agnes Wilhite, a homemaker, died April 24. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery, Liddieville.

Previously Acknowledged
Jackson, Eva Pearl: 2 p.m. today, Fellowship Cemetery, Dubach.
Meeks, Macy Drew Jayna: 2 p.m. Friday, Gethsemane Baptist Church, Bastrop.

April 29, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. LUCILLE POOLE BARR
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe. LA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lucille Poole Barr, 76, of Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM on Saturday April 30, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Barr was born March 28, 1929 in LaSalle Parish, LA and passed away Thursday April 27, 2005 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Barr was a graduate of the Bish Mathis Institute in Monroe, LA. She was a retired Furniture Sales Manager of Standard Office Supply in Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Barr was a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church in Monroe, LA and was preceded in death by her husband Warren Maxwell Barr, her parents Coy and Corenia Poole of Grayson, LA, and her sister Von Poole of New Orleans.
Mrs. Barr is survived by her daughter: Dr. Teri O'Neal and husband Ken O'Neal of West Monroe, LA; and granddaughter: Lauren O'Neal, and many loving cousins and dear friends.
Pallbearers will be: J. C. Watson, Virgil Watson, Matthew Smith, Gary Richardson, Glen Richardson and Scotty Barns.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, April 29, 2005, and 12 Noon till time of service Saturday, April 30, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211 or Lakeshore Baptist Church of Monroe, LA.

MR. GRADY WALTER HOOD
Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Grady Walter Hood, 83, of Winnsboro, LA, will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, April 30, 2005 PM with Rev. Gerald W. Hood and Rev. Wayne Smith officiating. Interment will follow at a later date in Texas under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Mr. Hood died Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at Cornerstone Hospital in West Monroe.
He was a resident of Winnsboro, a retired heavy equipment operator, a member of the American Legion, Disabled Veterans, and Victory Apostolic in Winnsboro.
He served in the United States Army during World War II and was awarded the purple heart and bronze star.
He was preceded in death by two brothers: Julius Hood and Jimmy Hood; four sisters: Lorene Lee, Willie Mae Lee, Mildred Smith, and Imogene Sanders.
Survivors include his wife: Estene Russell Hood of Winnsboro, LA; two sons: Gerald Hood of Mt. Vernon, Texas and Kenneth Hood of Henderson, Texas; brother: W. P. Hood of Austin, Texas; two sisters: Golden Parker of Houston, Texas and Georgie Romine of Yakima, Wash. He was also survived by six grandchildren, one great grandchild.
The Pallbearers will be Don Smith, Ricky Smith, Walter Lee, Joshua Hood, Jimmy Lachney, and Willard Hutto.
The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, April 29, 2005.

MRS. ELVA (KNOTTS) RHYMES
Southern Funeral Home - Winnfield, LA.
Mrs. Elva (Knotts) Rhymes, age 93, of Dodson, LA, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, LA.
She was the daughter of the late Angus Knotts and the Minnie (Strickland) Knotts. Mrs. Rhymes was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Thomas Lester Rhymes, Sr.
She is survived by her one daughter: Mona (Rhymes) Rudd of Dodson, LA; two sons: Ernest E. Rhymes of Shreveport, LA, T. L. Rhymes, Jr. of West Monroe, LA; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren.
Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, LA, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday, April 29, 2005 and from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Saturday, April 30, 2005.
Funeral services will be held at Southern Funeral Home at 10:00 AM at Saturday, April 30, 2005, with Rev. Oda "Tuck" Roberts officiating. Interment will be at Gayla-Traina Cemetery in Jonesboro, LA.
Joey Rudd, Tony Rudd, Ron Rhymes, Todd Alexander, Paul Crew, Darris Waren, Lathan Ruth, Josh Barrett, and Jackson Rudd will serve as pallbearers.
The family request that memorials in honor of Mrs. Rhymes be made to The Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P. O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211. Friends may express online messages of condolence to the family by visiting www.southernfuneralhome.com

Luvinia Banks, 71
Luvinia Banks of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Greater Realness Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Garden.

Frances C. Brennon, 88
Frances C. Brennon of West Monroe, a retired social worker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Lucille Francis, 79
COLLINSTON — Lucille Francis, who retired from the Morehouse Council on Aging, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Carter Cemetery, Collinston.

Henrietta C. Hodges, 84
FOLSOM — Henrietta "Etta" Cockerham Hodges, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Rosefield Baptist Church, Rosefield. Visitation is noon today at the church. Burial will be at Rosefield Cemetery, Rosefield, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Grady Walter Hood, 83
JIGGER — Grady Walter Hood, a heavy equipment operator, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Texas at a later date.

Charlie Lee Jones, 57
TALLULAH — Charlie Lee Jones, a truck driver, died April 24. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Solomon Temple Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. today at St. Mary's Chapel of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

Betty Jean Livingston, 55
TALLULAH — Betty Jean Livingston, a nurse's aide, died April 21. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at East Star Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at St. Mary's Chapel of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

Daisy B. Mansfield, 56
Daisy B. Mansfield of Monroe, a nursing home administrator, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is noon-6:30 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Cemetery.

Shandra Procter McCray, 40
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Shandra Procter McCray, a certified nurse's assistant, died April 22. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Morning Star On The Island, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Homer Patrick McMullan II, 39
BASTROP — Homer Patrick McMullan II, a truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Bonita Road Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Teola Melton, 78
Teola Melton of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Quindatrick Moore, 15
Quindatrick Moore of Monroe, a student, died April 20. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Lamoine T. Murphy, 90
Lamoine T. Murphy of Monroe, a retired chiropractor, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

Mary M. Pennington, 79
Mary M. Pennington of West Monroe, formerly of Mojave Valley, Ariz., a retired grocery store owner and operator, died Thursday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

LaTonya Roquemore, 36
COLUMBIA — LaTonya Roquemore, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Eddie J. Shaw, 41
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Eddie J. Shaw, a utilities maintenance employee, died April 18. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Star Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence, with wake services from 7-8 p.m. Burial will be at Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

LaQuita Evette Simpkins, 17
FARMERVILLE — LaQuita Evette Simpkins, a student at Farmerville High School, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Henrietta Sims, 94
FARMERVILLE — Henrietta Sims, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Kirk Stone, 40
MILTON, Fla. — Kirk Stone, formerly of Ferriday, a correctional officer at Santa Rosa State Prison, died April 22. Services are 10 a.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will follow at Davis Cemetery, Wildsville.

Jamie Ruth Crow Thornton, 83
FARMERVILLE — Jamie Ruth Thornton, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Huttig, Ark. Visitation is 11 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Harper Springs Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

DeMariel M. Washington, 19
RAYVILLE — DeMariel M. Washington died April 21. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is noon to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Coen, David A.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent Avenue, Shreveport.
Cole, Johnny: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Grafton, A.B. Jr.: 2 p.m. today, Pisgah Cemetery, Bernice.
Guin, R. L.: 10 a.m. today, Legion Memorial Cemetery, Ferriday.
Higgins, Willie: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Tallulah.
McLeod, Freddie Albert: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
McMahon, Patricia A.: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Meeks, Macy Drew Jayna: 2 p.m. today, Gethsemane Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Wilhite, Agnes: 1 p.m. Saturday, Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro.

April 30, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. MARY M. PENNINGTON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Services for Mrs. Mary M. Pennington, 79, of Mohave Valley, AZ will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 1, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Rick Crandall officiating. Graveside services will be held Wednesday May 4, 2005, in Needles, CA under the direction of Carpenter Mortuary.
Mrs. Pennington was born in Bradley, AR on October 13, 1925. She was self employed until her retirement in 1977. She died on April 28, 2005, at St. Francis Specialty Hospital.
Mrs. Pennington was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Pennington; granddaughter, Mary Theresa Jouwsma; and great grandson, Dakota Hines; two brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include her son, Jerry W. Boyd and wife Dianne of West Monroe, LA; daughter, Susan Trickey and husband Harold of Tulsa, OK; sister, Essie Marhofer of Houston, TX; brother, J. B. Wells of Monticello, AR; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday and 12 noon until service time Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers please send memorials to the local Alzheimers Association.
The family of Mary Pennington wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the doctors, nurses, nurse's aids, and house keeping staff of the Specialty Hospital at St. Francis for giving our mother the best care possible.

MR. JAMES MODELL NORRIS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA.
Famerville, LA - Graveside services for James Modell Norris, 90, will be held Monday, May 2, 2005 at Liberty Hill in Farmerville, Louisiana, at 11:00 AM with visitation at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville from 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM. Larry White, Minister with the Church of Christ will be officiating.
Mr. Norris was born April 22, 1915 in Downsville, LA and died at Lafayette General Medical Center on April 29, 2005.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Fern Brantley Norris, one daughter, Judith Norris Baker and husband Dr. Larry Baker of Lafayette, LA, one son, James M. Norris II of Bossier City, LA, three grandchildren, Allyson McEacham Bradshaw and husband Tripp of Charleston, SC, Lisa Norris Willis and husband Dave of Atlanta, GA and James M. Norris III of Bossier City, LA, two great-grandchildren, Lillie Bradshaw and Max Willis and one sister, Edna Millard of Bakersfield, CA.
Mr. Norris was preceded in death by his parents, Clara and Wesley Norris, one brother, W. L. Norris, three sisters, Ada Mae Verret, Callie Lolley and Willie Farmer.
A graduate of Louisiana Tech in Ruston, Mr. Norris was a professional Civil Engineer and Registered Land Surveyor. After retiring from United Gas Pipeline Company, he was a Consultant in Spain for the Spanish government. He was active for many years in the West Lions Club, was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed sports.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street, Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70503 or to the charity of your choice.

Elouise W. Bailey, 71
MARION — Elouise W. Bailey, a Chase Manhattan employee, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lucille Poole Barr, 76
Lucille Poole Barr of Monroe, a retired sales manager for Standard Office Supply, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is noon today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Virgil H. Cloyd, 75
Virgil H. Cloyd of West Monroe, a retired Louisiana Power and Light Company employee, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ernest Henderson, 77
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Ernest Henderson, a laborer, died April 27. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at First Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Tuesday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at St. John Cemetery.

Willie Higgins, 75
TALLULAH — Willie Higgins, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. today at New Light Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Joe Wesley Hollis, 68
MINDEN — Joe Wesley Hollis, formerly of Delhi, a refrigeration repairman, died Friday. Private family services will be held at a later date under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Leona Jackson, 94
COLUMBIA — Leona Jackson, a housekeeper, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Monroe. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Hollis M. McMillin Sr., 40
JONESVILLE — Hollis Michael McMillin Sr. died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Jonesville. Burial will follow at Richardson Cemetery, Jena, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

H. Patrick McMullan II, 39
BASTROP — H. Patrick "Ricky" McMullan II, a truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Bonita Road Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

John Tibbit, 90
WINNSBORO — John Tibbit, a retired railroad worker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Previously acknowledged
Banks, Luvinia: 2 p.m. today, Greater Realness Church, West Monroe.
Coen, David A.: 1 p.m. today, Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent Avenue, Shreveport.
Cole, Johnny: 1 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Francis, Lucille: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Higgins, Willie: 1 p.m. today, New Light Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Hood, Grady Walter: 2 p.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Jones, Charlie Lee: 1 p.m. today, Solomon Temple Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Livingston, Betty Jean: 11 a.m. today, East Star Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Mansfield, Daisy B.: 1 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Monroe.
McCray, Shandra Procter: 1 p.m. today, New Morning Star On The Island, Lake Providence.
McMahon, Patricia A.: 1 p.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Melton, Teola: 11 a.m. today, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe.
Moore, Quindatrick: 2 p.m. today, Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe.
Shaw, Eddie J.: 2:30 p.m. today, Star Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Washington, DeMariel M.: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Wilhite, Agnes: 1 p.m. today, Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro.