Obituaries - October 2005

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

MRS. INA ACKER "TINY" HUCKABAY
Young's Commuunity Memorial Funeral Home
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Winnsboro, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Ina Acker "Tiny" Huckabay, 53 ,of Monroe, LA formerly of Newellton will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Sunday, October 2, 2005 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Ron Charrier and Rev. Gene Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Legion Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Mrs. Huckabay was born December 12, 1951 in Newellton, LA and passed away Friday September 30, 2005 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. She was a resident of Monroe, a homemaker and a dedicated Wife, Mother, and Grandmother.
Mrs. Huckabay is preceded in death byfather Calvin O. Acker, Sr.;mother Avis Martin Acker;three sisters Patsy Talley, Gaynell Acker, and Betty Dean Acker.
Survivors include her husband Johnnie Huckabay of Monroe, LA; two daughters Mary Jean Dunaway of Monroe, LA and Audra Williamson of Colorado Springs, CO; one son Johnny Huckabay II of Monroe, LA;three sisters Mary Ann Hemphill of Pueblo, CO, Linda Lingo of Dothan, AL, and Peggy Miller of Newellton, LA;two brothers C.O. Acker Jr. of Newellton, LA and Richard "Bud" Acker of Winnsboro, LA;seven grandchildren Zack Britt, Elle Britt, Kristen Dunaway, Marissa Huckabay, Johnnie Huckabay III, Baylis Grace Huckabay and Ethan Colt Huckabay; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
The Pallbearers will be her nephews Rodney Miller, Cary Lingo II, C.O. Acker III, David Acker, Richard Acker II,and Wayne Hemphill.
The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday, October 1, 2005.

MRS. BEATRICE BELL
Miller Funeral Home
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Monroe, LA
Services for Mrs. Beatrice Bell, 87, of Monroe will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, October 3, 2005, in the Chapel of Miller Funeral Home in Monroe, LA with Rev. William Sanders officiating. Interment will follow in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home. Mrs. Bell passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at St. Francis Medical Center.
Mrs. Bell was born in Jackson Parish, LA on March 17, 1918 to Homer and Eunice Burks. She married Willie Lee Bell and to this union was born one daughter. She worked many years at the Cascio family restaurants and retired from the Ramada Inn in Monroe, LA. She was a resident of the Oaks Nursing Home at the time of her passing.
Survivors include her daughter Willie B. Welch of Monroe, LA; granddaughter Joan D. Welch of Warwick, RI; brothers Robert Burks of Bay City, MI, Howard Burks of Lake Charles, LA and Marvin Burks of West Monroe, LA; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 2, 2005 from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Miller Funeral Home in Monroe.

MR. W.T. "THOMAS" LAWHORN, SR.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
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West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. W.T. "Thomas" Lawhorn, Sr., 71, will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, October 2, 2005 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Danny Mcllveene. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Mr. Lawhorn was born on December 9, 1933 and passed away on September 30, 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Mary and Bill Lawhorn and three sisters: Christine Elliott, Dorothy Fletcher and Bonnie Foster.
He is survived by his wife: Jackie Lawhorn; daughter: Brenda Cannady and husband Joey; son: Tommy Lawhorn and wife Ginger; grandchildren: Jennifer Garsee and husband Tony, Jason Lawhorn, Craig Cannady, Candice Cannady and Scott Cannady; great grandchildren: Kearney and Trevor; special nieces: Sherri Vingiello and Debra Graves; and longtime canine companion, Duke.
He was retired from the Monroe Transit System and the Northern Louisiana Dialysis Center of Monroe. The family would like to send a "special thanks" to the nurses of Patient's Choice Hospice for their compassion and care.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Baird, Jay Finley, Larry Worsham, Jerry Worsham, Rusty Lavender and Billy Edwards.
Visitation will be 5:00 until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

CAMBRI DANIELLE MCQUILLIN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home Brown-Holley Funeral Home - West Monroe, La.
Cambri Danielle McQuillin, four month old infant of Anna and Justin McQuillin, went home to be with the angels on Sunday, September 25, 2005. While she only shined for a short while, she will always be one of the brightest stars we've ever seen.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 1, 2005, at 10:00 AM at the Hasley Cemetery Pavillion in West Monroe, La. Cambri is survived by her parents, Anna and Justin McQuillin; sister, Darcy McQuillin; Grandparents, Tamra Craighead; Danny McQuillin; Mary and Chuck Finklea; Aunts and Uncles, Matthew McQuillin; Josh Brown; Candace and Chris McWilliams; and numerous other relatives.

THELMA BRYANT
Brown Holley Funeral Home - Rayville LA
Thelma Bryant was born on October 21, 1927 and passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2005 in West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Estelle Dickens; sister, Louise Franks; brothers, Ray, Leo, John and Earl Dickens.
Survivors include her daughter, Jan Alderman and husband, Adren of Rayville; son, Gordon "Scooter" Medlin and wife, Becky of Rayville; brother, Jesse Dickens and wife, Bonnie of Hermitage, AR; grandchildren, Michelle Alderman, Misty Alderman, Hope Descant and husband, Steve, Kristi Fontenot and husband, John, Courtney Fulmer and husband, Tim, Nathan Medlin and wife, Mallory; great grandchildren, Dakota Alderman, Zach, Emily, and Audrey Fontenot, Brant Fulmer.
Pallbearers will be Steve Descant, Tim Fulmer, John Fontenot, Rick Green, Bennye Love, Denny Love and alternate, Michael Hicks.
Visitation will be 12:00 PM until service time, Saturday at Brown Holley Funeral Home in Rayville.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

MRS. RUTH R. BRAZIL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, La.
Graveside services for Mrs. Ruth R. Brazil, 97, of Fairbanks, La. will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday October 2, 2005 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, La. with Rev. John Langham officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd. Monroe, La.
Mrs. Brazil was a resident of Avalon Nursing Home and died Friday September 30, 2005.
Mrs. Brazil was an Elder and faithful charter member of the Fairbanks, Grace and Graceminster Presbyterian Churches in Monroe, La. She retired from Cities Service.
Mrs. Brazil is survived by a host of friends.

MRS. BEATRICE BELL
Miller Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Services for Mrs. Beatrice Bell, 87, of Monroe will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, October 3, 2005, in the Chapel of Miller Funeral Home in Monroe, LA with Rev. William Sanders officiating. Interment will follow in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home. Mrs. Bell passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at St. Francis Medical Center.
Mrs. Bell was born in Jackson Parish, LA on March 17, 1918 to Homer and Eunice Burks. She married Willie Lee Bell and to this union was born one daughter. She worked many years at the Cascio family restaurants and retired from the Ramada Inn in Monroe, LA. She was a resident of the Oaks Nursing Home at the time of her passing.
Survivors include her daughter Willie B. Welch of Monroe, LA; granddaughter Joan D. Welch of Warwick, RI; brothers Robert Burks of Bay City, MI, Howard Burks of Lake Charles, LA and Marvin Burks of West Monroe, LA; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 2, 2005 from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Miller Funeral Home in Monroe.

MR. JAMES TRAVIS ENGLISH
Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home - Tallulah, LA
Funeral services for Mr. James Travis English, age 63, of Newellton, will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 1, 2005, in the Chapel of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home in Tallulah, LA, with Rev. Don Thorton officiating. Burial will follow in the Legion Cemetery in Newellton, LA.
Mr. English died Thursday, September 29, 2005, in the Tensas Care and Rehab Center in Newellton, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Eldorado, AR, and had lived in Tensas Parish for fifty-three years. Mr. English was a manager of Tensas Co-op Gin, and a member of the Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his wife Alene English.
Survivors include two daughters Jamie A. English of Newellton, LA and Leigh Anne Tisdale and husband, LaVaugn of West Monroe, LA; a grandchild Logan English of Newellton, LA; two brothers David Eli "Petey" English II of Horn Lake, MS and Richard Lee English of Newellton, LA; three sisters Carolyn Willard of Fayetteville, AR, Brenda Grimsley of Smithville, UT and Patricia Lynn Sadler of West Monroe, LA.
Active pallbearers will be Jimmy White, Wayne Neuroth, Britt Keahey, John Day, Clyde Ray Arnold and Darryl Vandeven.
Honorary pallbearers will be Gene Hazel, Joe Gossett, Milford McVay and Parnell Barfield.

MR. W.T. "THOMAS" LAWHORN, SR.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. W.T. "Thomas" Lawhorn, Sr., 71, will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, October 2, 2005 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Danny Mcllveene. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Mr. Lawhorn was born on December 9, 1933 and passed away on September 30, 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Mary and Bill Lawhorn and three sisters: Christine Elliott, Dorothy Fletcher and Bonnie Foster.
He is survived by his wife: Jackie Lawhorn; daughter: Brenda Cannady and husband Joey; son: Tommy Lawhorn and wife Ginger; grandchildren: Jennifer Garsee and husband Tony, Jason Lawhorn, Craig Cannady, Candice Cannady and Scott Cannady; great grandchildren: Kearney and Trevor; special nieces: Sherri Vingiello and Debra Graves; and longtime canine companion, Duke.
He was retired from the Monroe Transit System and the Northern Louisiana Dialysis Center of Monroe. The family would like to send a "special thanks" to the nurses of Patient's Choice Hospice for their compassion and care.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Baird, Jay Finley, Larry Worsham, Jerry Worsham, Rusty Lavender and Billy Edwards.
Visitation will be 5:00 until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

DOTTIE MAE WILLIAMS
Brown-Holley Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
Funeral services for Dottie Mae Williams, 88, of Rayville, LA will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, October 1, 2005 at First Baptist Church in Rayville, LA with Dr. Ernest Winburn officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Ball, LA under the direction of Brown Holley Funeral Home in Rayville, LA.
Dottie Mae Williams was born on August 4, 1917 in Winnfield, LA and passed away on Friday, September 30, 2005 in Rayville, LA.
Dottie Williams was a member of Boeuf River Baptist Church in Rayville. She was a member of the Eastern Star in the Urania Chapter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Williams; son, Donald Wayne "Sonny" Williams.
Survivors include her daughter, Nora Beth Brooks and husband, Everett of Rayville, LA; grandchildren, Teresa Collins and husband, Travis, Keith Williams and wife, Judy, Jerome Brooks and wife, Karyn, Tracy Brooks and wife, Sally Ann; thirteen great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Joann Williams.
Pallbearers will be Tracy Calhoun Brooks, Donald Keith Williams, Joshua Bruce Frost, Kevin Wayne Collins, James Clayton and Gene Everett McDaniel.
Visitation will be 10:00 AM until service time at Rayville First Baptist Church

MRS. INA ACKER "TINY" HUCKABAY
Young's Commuunity Memorial Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Ina Acker "Tiny" Huckabay, 53 ,of Monroe, LA formerly of Newellton will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Sunday, October 2, 2005 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Ron Charrier and Rev. Gene Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Legion Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro.
Mrs. Huckabay was born December 12, 1951 in Newellton, LA and passed away Friday September 30, 2005 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. She was a resident of Monroe, a homemaker and a dedicated Wife, Mother, and Grandmother.
Mrs. Huckabay is preceded in death byfather Calvin O. Acker, Sr.;mother Avis Martin Acker;three sisters Patsy Talley, Gaynell Acker, and Betty Dean Acker.
Survivors include her husband Johnnie Huckabay of Monroe, LA; two daughters Mary Jean Dunaway of Monroe, LA and Audra Williamson of Colorado Springs, CO; one son Johnny Huckabay II of Monroe, LA;three sisters Mary Ann Hemphill of Pueblo, CO, Linda Lingo of Dothan, AL, and Peggy Miller of Newellton, LA;two brothers C.O. Acker Jr. of Newellton, LA and Richard "Bud" Acker of Winnsboro, LA;seven grandchildren Zack Britt, Elle Britt, Kristen Dunaway, Marissa Huckabay, Johnnie Huckabay III, Baylis Grace Huckabay and Ethan Colt Huckabay; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. The Pallbearers will be her nephews Rodney Miller, Cary Lingo II, C.O. Acker III, David Acker, Richard Acker II,and Wayne Hemphill. The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday, October 1, 2005.

Charlie G. Armstrong, 78
KELLY — Charlie Grant Armstrong, a logger, died Sept. 19. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Beatrice B. Bell, 87
Beatrice B. Bell of Monroe, a housekeeper, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Thelma Adeline Bryant, 77
RAYVILLE — Thelma Adeline Bryant, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is noon today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greer Cemetery.

Alcus L. Cothren, 81
LISMORE — Alcus L. Cothren died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Maude Foster, 72
TALLULAH — Maude Emmalee Foster, a private sitter, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Pioneer Assembly of God Church, Pioneer. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Mary Maurice Craft, 90
WINNSBORO — Mary Maurice Craft, a registered nurse, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Annette Lewis, 89
BATON ROUGE — Annette Lewis, a homemaker formerly of Monroe, died Thursday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Nellie Ryan Linder, 85
Nellie Mazelle Ryan Linder of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Lone Cedar

Cemetery, Winnsboro.
Charles Ray Neathery, 49
Charles Ray Neathery of Calhoun, a construction worker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ronald Cecil Redmond, 57
Ronald Cecil Redmond of Monroe, a retired maintenance employee at River Oaks School, died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Memorial Park. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Fannie Chapman Ross, 86
DELHI — Fannie Genevieve Chapman Ross, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today and 1 p.m. Sunday until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Marcella Marie Weems, 61
Marcella Marie Weems of Monroe, a hairdresser, died Tuesday. 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.

Dottie Mae Williams, 88
RAYVILLE — Dottie Mae Williams, a retired sales clerk, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Ball, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously Acknowledged
Allen, Lee: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Blanson, Lue W.: 11 a.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner.
Boyd, Joe H. Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Pinegrove Cemetery, Jonesville.
Brown, Annie Blueford: 11 a.m. today, Blooming Grove Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Chisley, George: 11 a.m. today, Shady Grove A.M. Church, Mangham.
Collinsworth, William Harris: 10 a.m. today, Friendship Baptist Church, Friendship.
Cummins, Myrna Pennington: 10:30 a.m. today, Cherry Ridge Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Elam, Idara M.: changed to 11:30 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Goldman, Johnny: 1 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner.
Jackson, Leroy: 2 p.m. Sunday, Northstar Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
James, Susie: 11 a.m. today, St. Mary's Chapel of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Lang, Whitney Sr.: 1 p.m. today, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Waverly.
McNeal, Harry: 1 p.m. today, First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
McQuillin, Cambri Danielle: 10 a.m. today, Hasley Gazebo, West Monroe.
Powell, Nastacio: 1 p.m. today, North Star Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Redlund, Lucille V.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Ruston.
Reed, Floyd Jr.: 11 a.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Rives, Loreta Gilliland: noon today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Rucks, Marrell: 3 p.m. today, St. Mary's Baptist Church, Monroe.
Scott, Elizabeth: 2 p.m. today, Triedstone Baptist Church, Monroe.
Seals, Linda Harris: noon today, Hopewell Baptist Church, Monroe.
Thompson, Creaie: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion, Rayville.
Washington, Charles R.: 11 a.m. today, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Weaver, Kathryn B.: 4 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Wesley, Abbie: 2 p.m. today, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe.

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

MR. JULIUS C. HARRIS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, La.
Funeral services for Mr. Julius C. Harris, 77, will be 2:00 PM, Monday, October 3, 2005 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Captain Glenn Riggs. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Mr. Harris was born on October 10, 1927 and passed away on September 30, 2005 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Harris retired after forty-four years as a machinist for James Machine Works, and served in the U. S. Army in the Japanese Theater, serving in the Honor Guard for Gen. Douglas McArthur, while with the 11 Airborne Div. during WW II. He was preceded in death by his parents: Cassell Danti and John David Harris, two brothers Otho Harris and Sephious Harris, a sister Lola Harris, and a grandchild Brandi Adams.
He is survived by his wife Hazel Harris; two children Jeanette Haydel and husband George of Coushatta, LA, and Bo Harris and wife Lynne of West Monroe; brothers Marion Harris and wife Ruby of Shreveport, Delmar Harris and wife Connie of Ark, Kenneth Harris and wife Loraine of Downsville, and Garland Harris of CA., sister Dorothy Gantt; grandchildren Cathy Cannon of Weatherford, TX, Timothy White and wife April of Waxahachie, TX, Angela Sifuentes of Weatherford TX, Jason Haydel of Arlington, TX, David A. Harris and Brenton K. Harris of West Monroe; eight great grandchildren, host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Stanley Boyd, John E. Smith, Ray Smith, Steve Howard, George Haydel, and Vernon Wooden.
Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Gross, and Jeff Williams.
Family wishes to express a special thanks to Dr. Barry Weinberger, Dr. Clyde Elliott, and staff of Glenwood Regional Medical Center.
Visitation will be 5:00 until 9:00 PM, Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

MARCELLA M. WEEMS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Memorial services for Marcella M. Weems, 61, of Monroe will be 10:00 AM Monday, October 3, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. David McGuffie officiating.
Ms. Weems was born on September 1, 1944 in Washington and died September 27, 2005 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her father Henry Frith. She was a hairdresser at Images in Monroe.
Ms. Weems is survived by her husband, Larry Weems; daughter Tracy Booth and husband, James A.; mother, Stella Frith; grandchildren, Britney and Whitney Crosser, and Jamie and Michael Booth; sisters, Gayle Ford, Phyllis Hill, Gloria Corbin, Sharon Morris, and Penny Frith; and brothers, Gary Frith, Robert Frith, Jerry Frith, and Kenneth Frith.
Visitation will be Monday from 9:00 AM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart or Arthritis Fondation.

LARRY S. BUTLER
Centuries & Hill Crest Funeral Home - Shreveport, LA
Larry S. Butler, 57, of Shreveport, LA passed away on September 29, 2005 at the Overton Brooks VA Hospital after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Mt. Vernon, IL. Mr. Butler was a graduate of LSU and LSU Law School in Baton Rouge. He served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Butler was a practicing attorney in the Shreveport / Bossier City area for thirty years. Prior to his illness he had served as Judge in the State of Louisiana Workers Compensation Court.
He was a member of the Louisiana Bar and of the Moose Lodge. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is the son of Iva Railey Butler and the late Marcus B. Butler of Carthage, TX. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Judy and Michael "Smokey" Smith; sister Cheri Jamison, all of Carthage, TX; brother and sister-in-law Marty and Robin Butler of Marietta, GA; nieces Beckie Childs and husband Larry Childs of Carthage, Courtney Jamison of Dallas, TX, Emily Butler of Marietta, GA; nephews Shane Jamison of Dallas, TX, Ethan Butler of Marietta, GA; great-niece Hannah Ransom and great-nephew John Michael Childs of Carthage, TX and a host of family and friends. Mr. Butler was the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Railey of Grayson, LA and the late Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Butler of Albion, IL.
Visitation will be Sunday October 2, 2005 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Centuries Funeral Home on Mansfield Road in Shreveport. Services will be Monday, October 3, 2005 at 10:00 AM in the Chapel of Centuries Funeral Home. Graveside services and burial will be at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson, LA at 3:00 PM that afternoon. Brother Freddy Mason will officiate. Judge Stephen Callaway will give the Eulogy.
Pallbearers are Jim Partin, Durelle Allen, Rodney Lawson, Mark Reeves, Barrow Long, Gary Book, Jarred Franklin, and Alex Lyons.
Honorary pallbearers are Johnny Evans, David Boddie, Brandon Lawson, and Nick Parker.
The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses, and all the staff of the Overton Brooks VA Hospital for all the care and compassion shown to their beloved Larry. The family asks that any memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.

GLORIA "GLO" WRIGHT
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Private graveside memorial services for Mrs. Gloria "Glo" Wright, 83, of Boulder City, NV will be 10:30 AM, Monday, October 3, 2005 at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, LA with Father Edmond Moore officiating.
Mrs. Wright was born October 29, 1921 in Monroe, LA and passed away on September 15, 2005. Mrs. Wright was a resident of Monroe for many years and moved to Boulder City, NV eight years ago. While living in Monroe, she attended Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. She was a member of the National Society of Colonial Dames of America.
Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Major.
Mrs. Wright is survived by her children: Mary Tilford Smelser and husband George, George W. Wright and wife Lisa and Frances Parker; six grandchildren: Hunter Wright, Jake Davis, Cole Smelser, Marya Smelser, Claiborne Smelser and Major Smelser; two great grandchildren: Hill and Memory Smelser.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

FANNIE GENEVIEVE CHAPMAN ROSS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Genevieve Chapman Ross will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 2, 2005 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville, LA followed by interment at Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville, LA.
Mrs. Ross was born on March 17, 1919 in Newellton, LA and died at the age of 86 on September 29, 2005 in Montgomery, AL following a brief hospital stay.
Mrs. Ross held many jobs in her lifetime but above all she was a homemaker. She worked side by side with her husband to build a home where her children would feel safe and secure. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and tried to teach her children old-time values and to have a sense of pride. She tried to instill the joy of experiencing life with humor and adventure and to build confidence in each child as she taught by sharing and example.
Mrs. Ross spent most of her life in the Delhi area where she was a member of Midway Baptist Church of Waverly and was well known in the community as an honest, hard-working farmer's wife. She was an extremely creative person and passed this on to her children by showing them the joy and pride she received from a job well done. She loved all God's creatures, especially cows, cats and birds. She enjoyed reciting poetry and her hobbies were reading, sewing, quilting, flowers and preparing and giving Christmas gifts.
She is preceded in death by her husband James D. Ross; parents Joseph A. Chapman and Beatrice Fife Mangum; step-father James L. Mangum; and her brothers: Alford Chapman, Max Mangum and Charles L. Mangum.
She is survived by her children: one son: Alton Ross (Dalene) of Red Rock, TX; five daughters: Shelby Cook (Charles) of Delhi, Shirley Cassel of Delhi, Dixie Anderson (William) of Covington, LA, Linda Murphy (Robert) of Montgomery, AL and Joyce Young (Gary) of Port Gibson, MS. Thirteen grandchildren: Kimberly Lum, Mark Cook, Gregory Cook, Scott Cook, Susan Williams, Toney Cassel, Shannon Cassel, James Earl Ross, Ross Williamson, Leslie Anderson, Charlynn Murphy, Anthony Murphy, Joseph Murphy; and fifteen great-grandchildren.
Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until time of service at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Rayville.

CARL DENVER "BUD" HAILEY
Mulhearn Funeral Home Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mr. Carl Denver "Bud" Hailey, 62, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Monday October 3, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Clyde Kelly and Rev. A.B. Downs Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA.
Bud went to be with the Lord on September 29, 2005 following a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Florence Hailey as well as two sisters, Faye Johnson and Belle Olmstead and a brother, Phillip Hailey.
He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Hailey; daughters, Marilyn Stoltz and Sherry Helms; along with two son-in-laws, Scott Stoltz and Branden Helms. He is also the loving papaw of Hailey, Brittney and Zachary Odell, Hayden Helms and future grandson Holtz Denver Helms; and also survived by his sisters, Mickey Fry, Sharon Arrnold, June Jacobson, Linda Enlow, Phyllis Isler, Beverly Ray.
Bud was a proud and loving grandfather, Deacon at Claiborne Assembly of God, Long Standing Community Businessman and Dedicated Braves Fan.
Bud touched the lives of so many. Through an unyielding devotion to God and an unconditional love of family and friends, he found great joy and fulfillment. Because he felt so richly blessed he opened his heart and his home to all who knew him. Jesus first, Others second, and Yourself last." He lived by this every day, living each day to the fullest extent — and all of our lives have been enriched and blessed for having known and loved him.
Pallbearers will be Cecil McMillan, Tommy Fletcher, Buddy Bearden, Keith Williamson, Don Ishee and Joe Henderson
Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.
Memorials may be made to the Claiborne Assembly of God Church in West Monroe.

GLORIA JEAN MILEY
West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mrs. Gloria Jean Miley, 60, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, October 3, 2005 at the Communtiy Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Danny McIlveene officiating. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Miley died on October 1, 2005 at her residence. She was a member of the Community Baptist Church in West Monroe.
Survivors include her husband, Claudis L. Miley; her parents, Chester and Bettye Wilks; two children, Christopher L. Miley and wife Jamie and Michele L. Miley Arrant and husband Calvin; grandchildren, Staci R. Arrant and Allison M. Arrant; sisters, Libby M. Fuller and husband Wayne, Debbie Lynn Allen and husband Ralph; numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Christopher Miley, Calvin Arrant, Wayne Fuller and the deacons of Community Baptist Church.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.

Glen Acree, 69
POINT — Glen Acree died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Louie Mac Boleware, 72
EPPS — Louie Mac Boleware, a retired farmer, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Epps Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Ruth R. Brazil, 97
FAIRBANKS — Ruth R. Brazil, a retired Cities Service employee, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

John 'Chuck' Castro, 37
John Charles "Chuck" Castro of Monroe, a student, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Darwin Audry Dulaney, 75
Darwin Audry Dulaney of West Monroe, minister of the Olla Church of Christ, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

William T. Lawhorn, 71
William Thomas Lawhorn of West Monroe, an employee of the Monroe Transit System, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Inez McCoy Loper, 89
Inez McCoy Loper of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Charles Ray Neathery, 49
Charles Ray Neathery of Calhoun, a disabled construction worker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. today at Antioch Cemetery, Rayville. Burial will be under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Maggie Hazel Pee, 89
WISNER — Maggie Hazel Pee, a store clerk, died Friday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

JoAnn Petersen, 61
JONESVILLE — JoAnn "Linda" Petersen, a retired school bus driver, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lucas Cemetery.

Carl Tumlison, 76
CROSSETT, Ark. — Carl Tumlison, a gospel singer and publishing company employee, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at the Church of Christ. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Jones Funeral Home, Crossett. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery.

Previously Acknowledged
Bell, Beatrice B.: 1 p.m. Monday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Foster, Maude Emmalee: 2 p.m. Sunday, Pioneer Assembly of God Church, Pioneer.
Jackson, Leroy: 2 p.m. Sunday, North Star Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Kraft, Mary Maurice: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Crowville.
Linder, Nellie Mazelle Ryan: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Redlund, Lucille V.: 2 p.m. today, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Ruston.
Redmond, Ronald Cecil: 10 a.m. Monday, Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.
Ross, Fannie Genevieve Chapman: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Weems, Marcella Marie: 10 a.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

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

WILLIE ELON BLACKARD
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home - Opelika, AL
Graveside services for Willie Elon Blackard, 91, of Auburn is Tuesday, October 4, 2005 at 10:00 AM at Garden Hills Cemetery under the direction of Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home. Rev. Earl Ballard will be officiating.
Mr. Blackard, who died Sunday, October 2, 2005, at Bethany House, was born August 13, 1914 in Valliant, OK.
Mr. Blackard was a longtime resident of Bastrop, LA having moved there after serving his country in the U. S. Army during WWII. He retired from Mississippi River Fuel Gas Company in 1979 (Union Pacific) after thirty-three years. He also enjoyed his farm and raised cattle. He was a longtime and active member of First Baptist Church in Bastrop, LA. He and his wife moved to Auburn, AL in 2003 to live at Azalea Place.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years Eddie J. Blackard of Auburn, AL; daughter Linda Blackard Warren of Opelika, AL; granddaughter Lisa Warren and husband Mark DeGrange of Columbus, MS; grandson David and wife Joy Warren of Birmingham,AL; four great grandchildren Thomas and Hanna DeGrange and Will and Jack Warren; sister Eunice Raiford of Valliant, OK; five brothers Frank Blackard, Drew Mac Blackard, Odell Blackard all of Valliant, OK, Sammie Blackard and Otis Blackard both of Baton Rouge, LA and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Addie Blackard; sisters Eddie Mae Shuler, Gaye Smith and Faye Nichols and a brother Jeff Blackard.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be directed to Bethany House-1171 Gatewood Drive Building 100-Auburn, AL 36830.

MRS. URSULA MAYLOR SAWYER CAMBRE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, La.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ursula Maylor Sawyer Cambre, 92, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday October 5, 2005 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel in Monroe, LA with Dr. Clyde Sanchez officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Cambre was born in Rocky Branch, LA May 3, 1913 and died October 2, 2005 at the Long Leaf Nurse Care Center in Ruston, LA. She was retired from Manville, Inc.
She was preceded in death by her husband Melvin Cambre; parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Sawyer; her brothers Travis, Gifford, Badie, Russell and Charles Sawyer and her sister Marjorie Barron.
Friends and family will remember "Auntie" for the smile always on her face and the twinkle in her eyes.
Survivors include her great nephew and great niece Chuck and Beverly Cambre of West Monroe, LA; great great niece Melissa Cambre Wilkes of West Monroe, LA and great great nephew Charlie Cambre of Baton Rouge, LA.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.
The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at Long Leaf for the kindness, compassion and love they gave our aunt during the four years they cared for her.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Northeast Louisiana.

MR. EUGENE H. CHRISTESEN, SR.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Eugene Christesen, Sr., 76, of Monroe, LA will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Robert Wise.
Mr. Christesen was born April 16, 1929 in Madison, WI and passed away October 2, 2005 in Ruston, LA.
Mr. Christesen was a member of First Apostolic Church of Monroe. His favorite hobbies were hunting and boating.
Mr. Christesen is survived by his wife Martha Christesen; daughters: Kathy Eugenia Christesen, Sherri Ann Daly and husband husband Patrick, Junann Edith Langley and husband Terry, Druann Elizabeth Godwin and husband Jeff; sons: Eugene Harold Christesen, Jr., Michael Allen Christesen and wife Rhonda, and Lee Karol Christesen and wife Beth; and twenty-five grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Timothy Langley, Joseph Spillers, Jeremy Spillers, Glenn Christesen, Brian Christesen, Lee Roquemore, and Harold Cripps.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

JO ANNE KELLY
Cox Funeral Home - Oak Grove, LA
Funeral services for Jo Anne Kelly, age 63, will be at 3:00 PM Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at the First Church of God, Oak Grove, LA with Rev. Jason Strong and Rev. Kenneth Herring officiating. Interment will be in the Ravan Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove.
Visitation will be untill 9:00 PM Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Willie Perry Bennett and Johnnie Vee White Bennett.
Mrs. Kelly has been with the West Carroll school system for almost thirty-eight years. She started out at Goodwill, LA teaching and coaching and ending up as principal of Fiske Union School, Fiske Union Community. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Jo Anne is survived by her husband of forty-seven years Glen Kelly of Oak Grove, LA; son Perry Kelly and wife Christy of Oak Grove, LA, son Johnny Kelly of Oak Grove, LA; daughter Terry Shaw and husband Andy of Greenville, South Carolina; four grandchildren: Jessica Kelly, Drew Kelly, Caroline Kelly and Madison Shaw; The Kelly Family and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Mickey Kelly, Brian Kelly, Gary Kelly, Doug"Coon" Strong, Neal Kelly and Travis Kelly.
Honorary Pallbearers will be the Fiske Union School faculty and staff.
You may leave condolences to the family at www.coxfuneral.com.

MRS. INEZ MCCOY LOPER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA
Services for Mrs. Inez McCoy Loper, 89, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, October 4, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. with Mr. Mark Leath and Rev. Paul Sabin officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Loper died on October 1, 2005, at North Monroe Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husbands John Ben McCoy and Melvin L. Loper, Sr.
Mrs. Loper has been a resident of Monroe for over seventy-five years. She was a charter member of Memorial United Methodist Church. Mrs. Loper was a homemaker and very involved in her church. Her family was her life.
Survivors include her son, John McCoy and wife, Marilyn of Monroe, daughter, Libby McCoy Anderson and husband, Buck of Fitzgerald, GA, grandchildren, Paul McCoy of Kingsport, TN, Rachel Creel and husband, Mike of Monroe, LA, Art Anderson and wife, Sallie of Fitzgerald, GA, Debbie Anderson of Valdosta, GA, and Sid Anderson of Alexandria, VA; two great-grandchildren, step-children, Joe Loper and wife Betty of Monroe, LA, and Alice Bradley Fitzgerald and husband Fred of Bonne Terre, MO; step grandchildren, Les Loper and wife, Tonya of Kilgore, TX, Ben Loper and wife, Sandra of Cabot, AR, Lisa Bates and husband, Danny of Bonne Terre, MO, Debbie Govdreau and husband, Jerry of Cape Girardeau, MO, and Wayne Bradley of Bonne Terre, MO; nine step great-grandchildren, and three step great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Paul McCoy, Art Anderson, Sid Anderson, and Mike Creel.
Visitation will be from 1:00PM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

MRS. EDNA MAE ALLEN SIMS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Mae Allen Sims, 77, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at Abundant Life Church, West Monroe. Bro. Raymond T. Suttles and Bro. Jimmie P. Sims will be officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun, LA. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Sims was born October 23, 1927 in Dodson, LA and passed away October 2, 2005 in Calhoun, LA.
Sister Sims' desire was to be known as a Christian woman who walked with God, and she was and did just that. She was a devoted Pastor's wife for fifty-two and a half years. Sister Sims was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tabitha Evangeline Sims and her seven siblings: E.C. Allen, William A. Allen, Ottice Henry, Alice Polk, Audrey Comeaux, Lessie White, and Annie Ruth Rider.
Mrs. Sims is survived by her husband of fifty-eight and a half years: Rev. Jimmie P. Sims; four children: Jimmy Dale Sims and wife Glenda L., Judy Darlene Sims Dycus, Janice Elaine Sims Chasas and husband Peter, Rebecca Sue Sims Sisson and husband Richard; nine grandchildren: Michael Dale Sims, Gary L. Dycus, Jr., Dana D. Crumley, Jason C. Dycus, Christopher O. Smith, Micktric R. Smith II, Jonathan C. Smith, Azlea Vanessa Pierce, Richard Glenn Sisson Jr.; five Great- Great Grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

DEAN EVERETT WHITE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Dean Everett White, 18, of Swartz, will be held Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at 10:00 AM in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Fr. Job Edathinattu officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Dean was born in Monroe on November 15, 1986 and passed away at North Monroe Medical Center October 2, 2005 following a car accident. Dean was the owner of Precision Lawn Service. He loved life to the fullest. He enjoyed scouting, fishing, hunting, four-wheeling, and above all mud-digging with his friends and family.
He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Geraldine Shoemaker, grandparents, Everett and Madeline White and Mike and Pete Devereux.
Survivors include his mother and step-father, Debra and Paul McDill of Swartz, father and step-mother, James and Tina White of Westbrook, ME; step-father, Randy Devereux of Downsville, sister, Shawnna White and fiancé, Edward Purvis; brother, Daniel Devereux and fiancé, Ashley Houston, and brother, Derrick Devereux all of Swartz; three nieces Veronica, Emma, and Rebecca; step-sister and husband, Susan and Daniel Rice; step-sister and husband, Jessie and Rodney Burchell, four nieces, Alexis, Destiney, Elisa, and Gracie; two nephews, Ron and Dakota all of Hamburg, AR; grandfather, Mr. Edward "Paw" Shoemaker of Swartz; and special friends "Uncle" Mark Slade and Jeb Slade of Swartz; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous friends.
The pallbearers will be Nathan Chennault, Mark Slade, Justin Sims, Jeremy Johnson, Brandon Davis, Verlyn Carter, and Dennis Patton. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home.
A memorial fund has been set up at Chase Bank in Lakeshore under Dean White Memorial Fund.

Olga Lucille Alford, 80
Olga Lucille Alford of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Private family services will be held today under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.

Gloria Bates, 56
NEW ORLEANS — Gloria Bates, a cook, died Sept. 27. Services were Saturday under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial was at Magnolia Cemetery, Newellton.

Warren D. Broussard, 74
SHREVEPORT — Warren "Wedge" D. Broussard died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Broadmoor Baptist Church, Shreveport. Burial will be at Douglas Cemetery, near Choudrant, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Vernice R. Caples, 73
Vernice R. Caples of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Darwin Audry Dulaney, 75
Darwin Audry Dulaney of West Monroe, minister at the Olla Church of Christ, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Dulaney Cemetery, Sikes.

Earl Freeland, 88
BASTROP — Earl Freeland, a former employee of International Paper Company and retired grocery storeowner, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Becky Harris, 35
RAYVILLE — Becky Harris, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Oleta Homan, 89
DELHI — Oleta Homan, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Treanna Lowery, 4
BASTROP — Treanna Lowery, daughter of Angela McGhee, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Stell Skinner Jr., 68
Stell Skinner Jr. of Monroe, an auto mechanic, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Bertha G. Slaughter, 101
CLIFTON, TEXAS — Bertha Gulley Slaughter, a homemaker, formerly of Farmerville, died Sunday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Farmerville Cemetery under the direction of Foss Funeral Home, Valley Mills, Texas.

Annie Spruell, 88
FARMERVILLE — Annie Spruell, a homemaker formerly of Bosco, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Bosco Baptist Church Cemetery, Bosco, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Barbara Boothe Tarver, 70
JENA — Barbara Louise Boothe Tarver, a retired beautician, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Rosin Creek Pentecostal Church, near Harrisonburg. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Lowe Cemetery, east of Kelly, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Ella Varner, 84
Ella Varner of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sept. 27. Services are 2:30 p.m. today at First Baptist Church of Monroe. Visitation is noon today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Dale Parker Watts, 87
LAKE CHARLES — Dale Parker Watts died Saturday. Graveside services are 1:30 p.m. today at Jonesboro Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Previously Acknowledged
Boleware, Louie Mac: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Epps Cemetery.
Petersen, JoAnn "Linda": 10 a.m. Wednesday, Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Trichell, Minnie Lee: 2 p.m. today,Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

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

VERNICE RISHER CAPLES
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral Services for Mrs. Vernice Risher Caples, 73, of Monroe, LA, will be 2:00 PM Wednesday October 5, 2005 at the West Monroe Church of God 813 Montgomery Ave. West Monroe, LA with Rev. J.C. Dudley and Clint Thornton officiating. Burial will be in the Liberty Grove Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Caples went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2005 at her residence. She worked at Glenwood Regional Medical Center for eighteen years. After retirement she was a loving caregiver. Her family and her church were her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred N. Caples; son, Harold Caples; parents, Lucy and Bill Risher; brother, Doug Risher and sister, Elaine Bennett.
Survivors include her two sons, Tommy Caples and wife Janice and James Caples and wife Donna; daughters, Peggy Allen and husband Wayne, Judy Gregg and husband Richard, Jr., Debra Caples, Hazel Gordon and husband Mark and Louise Hite; seventeen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Steve Clark, Russell Miles, Reggie Russell, Michael Allen McVay, Frank Woolsey and Allan Shields.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until Service Time at the Church on Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
The Family would like to give a special Thank You to the Staff of Patients Choice Hospice Care and especially Debbie Thomas and Rochelle.

ALCUS "SCOUT" L. COTHREN
Young's Funeral Home- Ferriday, LA
Funeral services for Alcus "Scout" L. Cothren, 81, of Lismore, LA will be held at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday, LA on Tuesday, October 4, 2005at 11:00 AM with Rev. Michael Carroway officiating. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Young's Funeral Home of Ferriday.
Mr. Cothren died Friday, September 30, 2005 at his residence. He was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church and of the 793rd Anti-Aircraft Division in the Pacific during WWII. Mr. Cothren was a retired welder from International Paper Company, Natchez, MS.
He was preceded in death by parents Tom and Francis Cothren; grandson Jared Housley; five brothers and four sisters.
Survivors include wife Alice Dobbs Cothren of Lismore, LA; three daughters Carolyn Doss and husband Mel of Tallulah, LA, Margaret Housley and husband Eddie of Jonesville, LA and Cherie Cordray and husband Mike of Zachery, LA; sister Betty Lou Shipman of Meadville, MS; grandchildren Robbie Milbert, Paula Todd, Darren Lewis, Shannon Garlington, Kevin Blasingame, Rebecca Childs, Amy Sit; thirteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
The pallbearers will be Kevin Blasingame, Darren Lewis, Michael Milbert, Dick Todd, Todd Garlington and Andrew Child's.
The family will receive friends at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday, LA from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, October 3, 2005.

VALLIE MONETTE DAVIS
Bailey Funeral Home - ElDorado, AR
Vallie Monette Davis, 87 of the Lockhart Community east of Junction City, AR died Tuesday, October 4, 2005 at her residence following a brief illness.
Born January 9, 1918 in the Canaan Community of Union County, AR, she was the daughter of Tom and Lena Upshaw Burnside. Mrs. Davis, with her husband, was a cattle and poultry farmer and loved gardening and cooking. She was a member of the Lockhart Church of Christ.
Preceding her in death were her husband of sixty-one years, Clarence P. Davis, two brothers, Prentice Burnside and Richmon Burnside and a sister Diamond Smith.
Survivors include three daughters, Christine Butterworth and Paula Davis both of the Lockhart, LA community, and Carolyn Hardin and her husband B. J. of Athens, TX, and one sister, Robbie Smith of Minden, LA. There are three grandchildren, Edwin Butterworth and his wife Karen, Lori Viner and her husband, Davis Butterworth and Madison Butterworth both of Benton, AR. Paul all of Benton,AR and Michael Bandy and his wife Lieu of Denton, TX and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, October 6, 2005 at the Lockhart Church ofChrist with Harold Robertson, Coy Upshaw and Ken Stegall officiating. Interment will follow in the Antioch Cemetery at Spearsville, LA under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home of El Dorado.
Memorials may be made to Community Hospice, 1426 North West Ave., El Dorado, AR 71730.
The visitation will be held at the Lockhart Church of Christ, Wednesday, between the hours of 4:00 PM and 9:00 PM.

Bertha Alford, 72
Bertha Alford of Monroe, a dietician, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Bethel Church of God in Christ. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Viola Hall Anderson, 76
SALINAS, Calif. — Viola Hall Anderson, a homemaker formerly of Tallulah, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Johnny O. Avery, 52
DELHI — Johnny O. Avery, a heavy machine operator, died Sept. 29. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Greater One Christian Fellowship Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Thursday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. A wake service will be held from 6-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Avery Lester Bailes, 88
COLUMBIA — Avery Lester Bailes, a retired construction worker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be at Fellowship Cemetery, west of Columbia.

Jimmy Allen Barker, 75
Jimmy Allen Barker of Monroe, a construction worker, died Saturday Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ursula M.S. Cambre, 92
Ursula Maylor Sawyer Cambre of West Monroe, a retired salesperson for Manville, Inc., died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation is 1:30 p.m. today until services begin. Burial is in the mausoleum chapel under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Vernice Risher Caples, 73
Vernice Risher Caples of Monroe, a health-care sitter, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at West Monroe Church of God. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Liberty Grove Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Eugene H. Christesen, 76
Eugene Harold Christesen of West Monroe, a retired offshore navigator, 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, Calhoun.

Baby Boy Ellis, infant
Baby Boy Ellis of Monroe, son of Yokeshia and Tyrone Ellis, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Essie Ester, 54
DELHI — Essie Ester, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Linda Henderson, 36
Linda Henderson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Evelyn M. Hogan, 78
Evelyn McAdams Hogan of Monroe, owner and operator of Hogan's Hi-Nabor, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Swartz. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Oleta Homan, 89
DELHI — Oleta Homan, a retired clerk at Hopson Drug in Delhi, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Faith Memorial Park.

Neoma Jones, 96
BASTROP — Neoma Jones, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 1 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Michael F. Lenard, 56
ROXIE, Miss. — Michael F. Lenard, a carpenter formerly of Downsville, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Inez McCoy Loper, 89
Inez McCoy Loper of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services were Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Floy Marie McMillon, 70
Floy Marie McMillon of Monroe, a bookkeeper and co-owner of McMillon Air Conditioning Company, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Sharon L. Meredith, 51
KELLY — Sharon Louise Meredith, a nurse's aide, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 8 a.m. Thursday until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Laura E. Moffette, 96
Laura E. Moffette of Monroe, a housekeeper, died Sept. 29. Services are 11:30 a.m. Thursday at New Light Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Virgil Lee Shelton, 80
VIDALIA — Virgil Lee Shelton, a city sanitation worker, died Sept. 29. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Edna Mae Allen Sims, 77
Edna Mae Allen Sims of Calhoun, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Abundant Life Church in West Monroe. Visitation is noon today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dean Everett White, 18
Dean Everett White of Monroe, owner of Precision Lawn Service, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Previously Acknowledged
Boleware, Louie Mac: 2 p.m. today, Epps Cemetery.
Broussard, Warren "Wedge" D.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Broadmoor Baptist Church, Shreveport.
Freeland, Earl: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Petersen, JoAnn "Linda": 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Skinner, Stell Jr.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.
Slaughter, Bertha Gulley: 1 p.m. today, Farmerville Cemetery.
Trichell, Minnie Lee: 2 p.m. today,Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

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

MRS. EVELYN MCADAMS HOGAN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mrs. Evelyn McAdams Hogan, 78, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Friday October 7, 2005 at First Baptist Church of Swartz, LA with Rev. Colin Wimberly and Rev. Terry Hinds officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Hogan died on October 2, 2005 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA. She was a faithful member to her Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church Swartz, LA. Mrs. Hogan was the owner and operator of Hogan's Hi-Nabor Grocery Store for many years. She loved to travel, but her true love was her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be a great loss to her family. Mrs. Hogan is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence E. Hogan, parents, William Marshal and Leona McAdams, her sister, Elva Jenny Hester, and son-in-law Don Copes, Sr.
Survivors include her children, Marsha Diane Copes and husband Jim, Pamela Jean Copes, Donald Evan Hogan and wife Patricia, and Judy Kay Hovis and husband Marvin; Ten grandchildren, Tina Copes, Jamie Luther, Becky Boudreaux, Renee' Parnell, Don Copes Jr., Jay Copes, Joseph Copes, Mary Copes, Shannon Hogan and Casey Hovis; brothers, Harvell O. McAdams and Dewey Laverne McAdams; sisters, Ruby Nelda McAdams and Gloria McAdams DeLaSalle; Numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Rusty Patterson, Jay Copes, Joseph Copes, Tommy R. Hogan, Charles Hogan, and George Luther.
Visitation will from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Swartz or to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.

HERBERT HOOVER MILLER
Loche's Mortuary - Bastrop, LA
Herbert Hoover Miller, affectionally known as "Bud" was born on February 15, 1918. He was the fifth of eight children born to the union of the late Rev. Samuel Edgar Miller and the late Mrs. Louthene Bridges Miller.
He accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age, and joined New Light Baptist Church which his father founded. He later united with Greater Magnolia Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. E. E. Hollins. Years later, he was crowned as deacon under the leadership of the late Rev. Louie Wroten. He served faithfully until his health declined.
Bud began his education in the Beekman community where he was born and raised. He later graduated from Morehouse Parish Training School.
During World War II, Herbert was drafted into the United States Army. He fought on the front lines of the Italian Theater with the 371st Infantry, 92nd Division. More than three quarters of Herbert's division was killed in action, but God brought him safely home. Herbert was honorably discharged November 7, 1945. Upon his return to the states, he resumed his career with International Paper Co., Single Service Division (Liquid Packaging). Because of declining health, he left the paper mill after more than thirty years of service.
On October 25, 1953, Herbert united in holy matrimony with Clara Belle Robinson. Two children were born to this union: Marion Gail and Sandra Denise.
Herbert had numerous years of declining health, but he never complained. He continued to have a smile and a kind word for those around him. God saw Herbert was weary and sent his angels to North Monroe Medical Center-ICU to rescue him on September 29, 2005, at 11:45 PM.
Herbert was preceded in death by five of his siblings: Alexander, Doris, Samuel Jr., Francis, and Eloise. He leaves to cherish his memory: his devoted wife, Clara; children, Marion and Sandra; one sister, Mrs. Louia Miller Cohee of Oakland, CA; one brother, Sgt. Harold Miller and wife Hideko of Oakland, CA; two other sisters-in-law, Mrs. Laura R. King and Mrs. Catherine R. Rogers of Stockton, CA; one brother-in-law, Mr. Morgan Robinson of Bastrop, LA. He also leaves other other relatives, friends, and a very loving church family.
Visitation will be Friday at Loche's Mortuary in Bastrop from 5:00 until 7:00 PM. The funeral will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 8, 2005 at Greater Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church in Bastrop, LA. His body will be laid to rest in the Henry V. Adams Cemetery in Bastrop, LA.

Jimmy Allen Barker, 75
Jimmy Allen Barker of Monroe, a construction worker, died Oct. 1. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Wham Cemetery, Louisiana 139, north of Monroe.

Georgia Ann Brown, 71
TALLULAH — Georgia Ann Brown, a retired nurse, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Silver Cross Cemetery.

Dawn Calhoun, 38
MONTEREY — Dawn Calhoun, an employee of the city of Natchez, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Monterey Church of Christ. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Calhoun Bend Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

James Ernest Carney, 72
SIMSBORO — James Ernest Carney died Sunday. Private graveside services were Wednesday at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

John 'Chuck' Castro, 37
John Charles "Chuck" Castro of Monroe, a retail clerk, died Sept. 30. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Marion Doherty, 87
JENNINGS — Marion Beatrice Doherty, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Katie Mae Glass, 82
RAYVILLE — Katie Mae Glass, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

Essie M. Gunn, 91
RUSTON — Essie M. Gunn, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Zion Traveler Baptist Church. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Mays Chapel Cemetery under the direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston.

Patsy LeButt-Jones, 58
EROS — Patsy Ruth "Lil Bit" LeButt-Jones, self-employed, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Michael F. Lenard, 56
ROXIE, Miss. — Michael F. Lenard, a carpenter formerly of Downsville, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Aulds Chapel Cemetery, Downsville.

Doris H. Miller, 73
Doris H. Miller of Calhoun, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dorothy Mooney, 92
RUSTON — Dorothy Elizabeth Mooney, a secretary, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Temple Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Wesley Chapel Cemetery.

Virgil Lee Shelton, 80
VIDALIA — Virgil Lee Shelton, a city sanitation worker, died Sept. 29. Services are noon Saturday at St. Thomas Baptist Church, Ridgecrest. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be at Vidalia Cemetery, Vidalia.

Audrey Whitman, 89
Audrey Whitman of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Alford, Bertha: 2 p.m. Friday, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Avery, Johnny O.: 1 p.m. Friday, Greater One Baptist Christian Fellowship Church, Winnsboro.
Broussard, Warren "Wedge" D.: 11 a.m. today, Broadmoor Baptist Church, Shreveport.
Hogan, Evelyn McAdams: 2 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Swartz.
Meredith, Sharon Louise: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Moffette, Laura E.: 11:30 p.m. today, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial has been changed to J.S. Clark Cemetery.
Skinner, Stell Jr.: 11 a.m. today, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

JOHN CHARLES "CHUCK" CASTRO
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Memorial services for John Charles "Chuck" Castro, 37, of Monroe, will be at 11 AM, Saturday, October 8, 2005, at Trinity Lutheran Church, with Rev. Paul McComack officiating.
Chuck died September 30, 2005. He attended school at Georgia Tech, University of Georgia in Auburn, and ULM. He served in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his father, John Manuel Castro and grandparents, Benigno and Louisa Castro, and Ralph and Margaret Cadle.
Survivors include his mother, Anne Castro; sisters and brothers-in-law, Cathy Castro, Jo Anne and Patrick Gantt, and Lori and Ben Trescott; nieces and nephews, John, Sarah, Martha and Dannie Gantt; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church memorial fund.

MARION GUIDRY DOHERTY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Marion Guidry Doherty of Jennings, LA, joined her Lord Jesus Christ October 4, 2005 at the age of 87. The daughter of Homer Joseph Guidry and Marie Aloysia Guilbeau of Crowley, LA. Marion is preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. Marion was a devoted wife and is survived by her loving husband Daniel Wallace Doherty. A wonderful mother, Marion left four children, Daniel Wallace Doherty, Jr., George Francis Doherty, Diane Aloysia Young, and Marion Mathilde Broussard. Nineteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren will forever cherish the memories of their precious and treasured grandmother.
Laughter was never far from Marion's presence as her glowing smile and sparkling eyes livened any room and every moment. Her intense strength of character, coupled with an unending dedication to family ensured the love and success of all those blessed to have felt the warmth of her embrace. A passion for music of the big bands, dancing like the world will never end and southern food to stir the soul is evident in the hearts of all those she leaves behind. We will miss you and love you forever until we are gloriously reunited.
Friends of Marion's are welcome to visit the Kilpatrick Funeral Home on 1200 Lamy Ln., Monroe, LA, Friday, October 7, 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The funeral service will be conducted at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on 909 N 33rd St. Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 3:00 PM, with burial to follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park.

PATSY RUTH OSBURN "LIL BIT" LEBUTT JONES
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Patsy Ruth Osburn "Lil Bit" LeButt Jones, 58 of Eros, LA will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2005, at 2:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Interment will follow at Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Bob Holloway under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Pat was born December 31, 1946 in Clarks, LA and passed away October 5, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
"Lil Bit" will be remembered as a very loving person that was very giving. She will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
Pat is survived by her husband: Thomas Jones; seven children: Vickie Ogles, Jewell Wood and husband Timothy, Jala Lindsay and husband Anson, Al Jones, Wendy Raymond, Misty Christy, and Scott Jones; twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild; five sisters: Rita Hixon, Linda Tuggle, Wanda Woods, Barbara Jones and Judy Rea; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Pallbearers will be Timothy Wood, Mitchell Wood, Randy Redmond, Todd Jones, Larry Ogles and Scott Jones.
Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

FLOY CAPLES MCMILLON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Private services will be held Saturday at 10:30 AM at Mulhearn Memorial Park for Mrs. McMillon or "Mrs. Mac" as she was affectionately known by friends and customers. She was born April 14, 1935 and passed away on October 3, 2005.
She was co-owner of McMillon Air Conditioning for over forty years where during that time she built a strong bond of trust and respect with her customers. They always knew when they called "Mrs. Mac" that she would "take care of it".
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be greatly missed.
Mrs. McMillon was preceded in death by her husband, Norman "Mac" McMillon, her father and mother, Monroe and Iteria Caples, and two brothers, Charles and Bobby Caples.
She is survived by her son Danny McMillon and wife Tracey; granddaughter Victoria; sisters Sue Drost and husband Wendell and Ginger Hilburn and husband Larry; brother Clarence "Pete" Caples and wife Lynn; sister-in-law Ann Caples; step-granddaughters Chesney and Elainey; and numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Drs. Hamilton, Barr, Rutherford, Molliepollie, Alexander, Ran Phillips and the North Monroe Hospital 5th floor nursing staff.
A very special thank you to Mrs. McMillon's brother-in-law, Charles McMillon for the many hours of time spent with her during her illness.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a quiet moment of reflection and remembrance in honor of Mrs. McMillon.

MRS. DORIS H. MILLER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Service for Mrs. Doris H. Miller, 73, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday October 8, 2005 at the Liberty Baptist Church in Calhoun, LA with Rev. Tony Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.
Mrs. Miller passed away on October 5, 2005 at the Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, TN after a lengthy illness. She was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church in Calhoun.
Survivors include her two sons, Joe D. Hooper and John C. Hooper; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.
Memorials may be made to the Liberty Baptist Church Building Fund.

WANDA JANE JORDAN SMITH
Cox Funeral Home - Oak Grove, LA
Funeral Services for Wanda Jane Jordan Smith, age 57 will be held at Fiske Union Assembly of God on Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 2:00PM with Rev. Tommy Tarver officiating. Interment will be at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne, La.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Curtis Jordan.
She is survived by her husband Tommy Smith, Oak Grove, La.; son Steven Smith and wife, Tracy, Oak Grove, La.; daughter, Alisa Hankins and husband Jim of Oklahoma City, OK.; grandson Jamie Hankins; granddaughters Leslie Jordan Hankins, Sarrah Beth Smith and Abagayle Alise Smith, Jillee B. Carter, mother, Pearl Jordan Stuart and husband James of Oak Grove, La. and sister, Kathy Smith of Oak Grove, La.
Pallbearers will be Ralph McGee, C. W. Jordan, Cliford Jordan, Billy McGee, Glen Edward Jordan, Jerry Jordan.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Jerrell D. Hanson, Rickey Lett, Ronnie Griffin, Byron Dartlon, Larry Dartlon and Monette Dartlon.
Family will receive friends until 9:00 PM Friday with the Rosary and Prayer Vigil at 7:00 PM at Cox Funeral Home with Father Zacharias Prakuzhy officiating.
To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com

MRS. AUDREY WHITMAN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mrs. Audrey Whitman, 89, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday October 8, 2005 at the Edgewood Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Linson officiating. Burial will be in the Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.
Mrs. Whitman died at her residence on Wednesday October 5, 2005. She was a member of the Edgewood Baptist Church and loved to sing in the Senior Citizens Church Choir.
Survivors include her two brothers, J.T. Storey and wife Christine and Edison Ford Storey; three nieces and six nephews.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Storey, Bobby Smith, Carl Smith, Chuck Schuelly, Danny Huey and Earl Whitman.
Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.

Geneva Anderson, 65
Geneva Anderson of Monroe, an assembler, died Sept. 29. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Riverside Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

George Bradberry, 77
HEBERT — George Bradberry, owner of Underground Shoring Services, died Sept. 29. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethany Baptist Church, Hebert. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

Essie Ester, 54
DELHI — Essie Ester, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery.

Louise J. Foggey, 72
Louise J. Foggey of Monroe, a laborer, died Sept. 28. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Spring Baptist Church. Visitation is noon to 6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner.

Billy Joe Griffis, 74
BASTROP — Billy Joe Griffis, a health and sanitation inspector for the Morehouse Parish Health Unit, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Bonita Road Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Linda Henderson, 36
Linda Henderson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at First Pilgrim Baptist Church. Burial will be at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street extension, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Corine Lavender, 83
Corine Lavender of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Free Gift Baptist Church. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Mary Loyd, 52
Mary Loyd of Monroe, a homemaker, died Oct. 1. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery.

Lilburne Meadors, 94
DURHAM, N.C. — Lilburne Dupree Meadors, a homemaker, died Sept. 30. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Ron Newman, 69
FERRIDAY — Ron Newman, a retired insurance salesman for Western Southern Life, died Monday. Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Rachel Reed, 90
FERRIDAY — Rachel Reed, a homemaker, died Sept. 30. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until services begin at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Martha L. Strahan, 75
FERRIDAY — Martha L. Strahan, a retired nurse, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday Lake St. John Community Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and 10 a.m. Saturday until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Melvin Stone, 80
SPEARSVILLE — Melvin Stone, a retired operator and pipefitter for Monsanto Chemical Co., died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Spearsville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Spearsville Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Sandra Walters, 55
RAYVILLE — Sandra Lynette Walters, a licensed practical nurse, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Full Gospel Fellowship Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until services begin Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Lynn Cemetery, Archibald, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Hattie Wells, 78
RAYVILLE — Hattie Wells, a homemaker, died Sept. 27. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Emmanuel Church of God in Christ. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Previously Acknowledged
Alford, Bertha: 2 p.m. today, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Avery, Johnny O.: 1 p.m. today, Greater One Baptist Christian Fellowship Church, Winnsboro.
Barker, Jimmy Allen: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Brown, Georgia Ann: 2 p.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Calhoun, Dawn: 10 a.m. today, Monterey Church of Christ, Ferriday.
Castro, John Charles "Chuck": 11 a.m. Saturday, Trinity Lutheran Church, Monroe.
Doherty, Marion Beatrice: 3 p.m. Saturday, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Monroe.
Gunn, Essie M.: 1 p.m. today, Zion Traveler Baptist Church, Ruston.
Hogan, Evelyn McAdams: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Swartz.
Lenard, Michael F.: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Mooney, Dorothy Elizabeth: 10 a.m. today, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston.
Shelton, Virgil Lee: Noon Saturday, St. Thomas Baptist Church, Ridgecrest.

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

GEORGE BRADBERRY
Columbia, LA - Riser Funeral Home
Services for George Bradberry, age 77 of Hebert will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 8, 2005 from the Bethany Baptist Church in Hebert with Rev. James Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe.
Mr. Bradberry was born on April 30, 1928 in Epps, LA. He died Thursday at his home in Hebert after a lengthy illness. He was a retired Geotechnical Engineer who enjoyed a successful career as an entrepreneur, inventor, and teacher. Most importantly, he was a dedicated Christian husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was preceded in death by his wife Georgie Thomason Bradberry; his daughter Anita Ruth Bradberry Strickland and his grandson Jared Hollis Strickland.
Survivors include two sisters-in-law Fannie L. Dent and Helen D. Roy; her brother-in-law Raymond Roy all of Hebert; son-in-law Hollis Strickland and his wife Donna of West Monroe; his grandchildren Lea Ann Reynolds and her husband: Randy, Joel H. Strickland and his wife: Liz, Elizabeth Glass and her husband: Todd all of West Monroe and Amy Brooks and her husband: Lance of Calhoun and seven great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Joel H. Strickland, Randy Reynolds, Lance Brooks, Todd Glass, Rob Roy, Jr. and Cody Clark.
Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Robert G. Jarrell, Roy Theriot, Dr. Jack Mickie, Clyde Dixon and Billy Joe Poole.
In lieu of flowers any planned memorials may be made to Bethany Baptist Church.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until time of services at Bethany Baptist Church

C. DUANE CRUSE
Riser Funeral Home -Columbia, LA
Private services for C. Duane Cruse will be held at 10:00 PM, Saturday, October 8, 2005 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Jimmy Goodman and Rev. Keith Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in the Cross Roads Cemetery, west of Grayson.
Mr. Cruse was born in Enterprise, LA on September 22, 1934 to the union of Dema and Rita Smith Cruse and died Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at the Citizens Medical Center in Columbia.
He was a retired banker. He was a graduate of Ruston High School and attended La. Tech University in Ruston. He was a Naval Reservist during the Korean Conflict and a member of the Old Bethel Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother: Shelby D. Cruse.
Survivors include his wife of fifty years: Rachel Dunn Cruse of Grayson; his son and daughter-in-law: Michael Duane and Anna Cruse of Simpsonville, S.C.; his daughters and sons-in-law: Diane and Ricky Claunch of West Monroe and Sharon and John C. Franklin of Sterlington; his grandchildren: Kelly Claunch Benson, Chris Claunch, Emily Franklin Stewart, Ashley Franklin Bradley, Caleb Franklin, Brandon Cruse, Austin Cruse and Taylor Cruse; his great-granddaughter: Marley Kay Bryant and several sisters-in-law.
Pallbearers will be Chris Claunch, Brandon Cruse, Caleb Franklin, Travis Stewart, Ricky Claunch and John C. Franklin.
Honorary pallbearer is Raymond Broussard.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to ones favorite church or charity.
Mr. Cruse's family will receive friends at their residence at 136 Logwood Lane, Grayson after the services Saturday.

PATRICIA TURNER PETRUS
Patricia Turner Petrus passed away Friday, September 30, 2005, in Chattanooga, TN. Born on January 11, 1938, in West Monroe, LA, Patricia was the daughter of the late Earl Madison and Gwendolyn Wood Turner.
She was a graduate of West Monroe High School and Northeast Louisiana University. While living in Monroe, LA, she was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, The Fort Miro Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, The Monroe Garden Club, The Potpourri Book Club, The Grand Destination Travel Club and the AOTT Alumni Association. In 2000 Patricia and her husband Richard moved to Jackson to be near their children and grandchildren. In Jackson she was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Great Books, Welcome Neighbor, Hodge-Podge and The Antique Club.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Jack Hart Hover and Richard August Petrus.
She is survived by her daughters, Jacquelyn Petrus and Leslie Petrus Kennedy and son-in-law, Warren Kennedy; grandchildren, Scott and Julia Kennedy, all of Jackson, MS; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Susan Turner and John W. Johnson III, Kay Turner and Robert D. Cazenave, all of Chattanooga, TN. Also, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Salley Hover Smith of Shaker Heights, OH; Frank W. and Flora C. Hover of Ruston, LA; Charles A. and Dollie S. Petrus of Monroe, LA; and Mary Virginia S. Petrus of West Monroe, LA and several nieces and nephews.
After a Private Columbarium Service, a visitation with the family will be held in Kilbourne Hall from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 8, 2005 at Grace Episcopal Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be sent to St. Andrews Episcopal School, 4120 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS 39216.

MELVIN STONE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home L.T. GRAVES Jonesboro, LA - Ruston, LA
Funeral services for Melvin Stone, 80, of Spearsville, LA will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, October 8, 2005 at First Baptist Church of Spearsville, LA with Rev. James Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Spearsville Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA.
Mr. Stone was born October 8, 1924 in Spearsville, LA and passed away at his home in Spearsville on Thursday October 6, 2005 after a lengthy illness. Mr. Stone was retired after forty years as an Operator/Pipe fitter for Monsanto Chemical Company in El Dorado, Arkansas. He served with the U.S. Air Force in World War II. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Spearsville, LA, Chairman of the Deacons, Triad, and former member of the Tri Ward Hospital Board. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Mattie Heard Stone and Berson Stone, one sister, Clarisse Courtney and one brother George H. Stone, Sr.
He is survived by his wife: Ann Henderson Stone of Spearsville, LA; daughters: Teresa Bruno and husband Randy of Maumelle, AR, Beverly Willett and husband Frank of El Dorado, AR, Jennifer Lenard and husband Stanley of Spearsville, LA; sister: Janet Martin of Dubach, LA; sister-in-law: Ethel Stone of Ruston, LA; granddaughters: Jessica Janes and husband Carey of El Dorado, AR and Jolie Pepper of Spearsville, LA; grandsons: Johnathan Nunnally of Ft. Hood, TX, Adam Willett of Conway, AR, Nathan Willett of El Dorado, AR, Justin Pepper of Spearsville, LA, and Michael John Lenard and wife Brandi of West Monroe, LA.
Pallbearers will be nephews and great nephews: George Stone, Jr., Mike Stone, Jimmy Martin, Gerry Courtney, Joe Dan Martin, and Jason Courtney.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Clyde Barron, Virgil Rhodes, J. T. Saunders, Frankie Futch, Wilbur Upshaw, Keith Byram, Dan Adcock, and Drew Rockett.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Spearsville.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday October 7, 2005 at First Baptist Church of Spearsville, LA.

LOUIE GRAVES
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
Services for Louie Graves 87, of Jonesboro formally of Marion, LA. will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 9, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ricky Baker officiating. Interment will be at Union Cemetery in Marion.
Mr. Graves served as a WWII Veteran in the United States Army, he is a retired Carpenter he is preceded in death by his wife Clarice Perkins Graves, one brother and four sisters.
He is survived by his sons; Fred Graves and wife Devon of Jonesboro, LA.; Jerry Graves and wife Ruby of Marion, LA.; nine grandchildren and eight great- grand children.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Michael Graves and John Frost. Visitation will be October 8, 2005 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville.

Anna Beatrice Brown, 92
COLUMBIA — Anna Beatrice Brown, a domestic worker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Garden Valley Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

George Albert Caskey, 68
QUITMAN — George Albert Caskey died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Brooks Chapel Cemetery, Quitman.

Addie Lee Green, 89
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Addie Lee Green, homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at North Star Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at King Solomon Cemetery.

Patsy LeButt-Jones, 58
EROS — Patsy Ruth "Lil Bit" LeButt-Jones, self-employed, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.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 Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks.

Bertha McDonald, 85
RUSTON — Bertha McDonald, a homemaker, died Oct. 4. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at King Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 2-4:45 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at China Grove Cemetery.

Doris H. Miller, 73
CALHOUN Doris H. Miller, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Liberty Baptist Church, Calhoun. Visitation is 2 p.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Zelma Moore, 66
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Zelma Moore, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Sunday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Rachel Reed, 90
FERRIDAY — Rachel Reed, a homemaker, died Sept. 30. Services are 11 a.m. today at Zion Hill Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Pearl Jeanette Stutts, 82
PIONEER — Pearl Jeanette Stutts, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Unity Cemetery, Darnell.

Audrey Whitman, 89
Audrey Whitman of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Edgewood Baptist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Anderson, Geneva: 2 p.m. today, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe.
Barker, Jimmy Allen: 1 p.m. today, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Bradberry, George: 2 p.m. today, Bethany Baptist Church, Hebert.
Castro, John Charles "Chuck": 11 a.m. today, Trinity Lutheran Church, Monroe.
Doherty, Marion Beatrice Guidry: 3 p.m. today, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Monroe.
Ester, Essie: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
Foggey, Louise J.: 11 a.m. today, Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe.
Griffis, Billy Joe: 10 a.m. today, Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Henderson, Linda: 11 a.m. Monday, First Pilgrim Baptist Church, Monroe.
Lavender, Corine: 3:30 p.m. today, Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Loyd, Mary: 2 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Meadors, Lilburne Dupree: 11 a.m. today, Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Newman, Ron: 10 a.m. to noon today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Reed, Rachel: 11 a.m. today, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Ferriday.
Shelton, Virgil Lee: noon today, St. Thomas Baptist Church, Ridgecrest.
Stone, Melvin: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Spearsville.
Strahan, Martha L.: 2 p.m. today, Lake St. John Community Baptist Church, Ferriday.
Walters, Sandra Lynette: 10 a.m. today, Full Gospel Fellowship Church, Rayville.
Wells, Hattie: 11 a.m. today, Emmanuel Church of God in Christ, Monroe.

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

MARY ALICE PARKER KING
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mary Alice Parker King, 74, of Sterlington, LA will be 2:00 PM Monday, October 10, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Billy Carter officiating. Graveside services will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Jonesboro, LA at 4:30 PM Monday.
Mrs. King died Saturday, October 8, 2005 at North Monroe Medical Center. She was a member of Danville Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed her hobbies of flowers and cooking. She was a thoughtful, loving mother and grandmother, who will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. King.
Mrs. King is survived by her daughters, Alice Ann Hearne and husband, John of West Monroe, LA, Peggy Sue Rogers of Sterlington, LA, Martha Kay Jinks of Sterlington, LA, and Lori Lynn Pringle and husband, Danny of Monroe, LA; son, Richard Lee King of Bastrop, LA, brother, Charles E. Parker of Port Charlotte, FL, nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jason Linzay, Colby Jinks, Dalton Jinks, Casey Rogers, and Bryan Kilcrease.
Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

JOYCE LYNN LAFFERTY
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Mrs. Joyce Lynn (Hennigan) Lafferty, age 57, of Grayson, LA., died Friday, October 7, 2005, at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA. Joyce Lynn Hennigan was born on December 12, 1947 to the union of her parents Leon {Bud} and Modean Hennigan. She was preceded in death by her father and by a sister Ollie Hennigan.
She is survived by her husband Mr. Horace Lee Lafferty; a daughter Mrs. Sherry Lafferty of Grayson, LA; three sons Ronnie and wife Gena Lafferty of Grayson, LA; Charles and wife Carol Lafferty of Columbia, LA; and Tim Lafferty of Grayson, LA; mother Modean Hennigan of Columbia; three sisters Carol Mills of Columbia, LA; Shirley Word of Kelly, LA; and Melba Walker of Columbia, LA; five grandchildren Derrick, Ashlee, Kirstie, Kayla, and Morgan Lafferty. Step grand-children include Aaron Harvey, Nathon and Dillon Traweek. Special neices Lisa Mixon and Darla Volentine also several other neices and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Highway 165, Columbia, LA.; where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday, October 8, 2005. Funeral service will be at Chapel of Riser Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Sunday, October 9, 2005, with Rev. Jimmy Goodman officiating. Interment will be at Holum Baptist Church Cemetery in Grayson, LA.

MIRIAM "QUEEN BASKERVILLE PROVOSTY
Kramer and Son Funeral Home - Alexandria, LA
A Mass of Christian Burial for Miriam Baskerville Provosty will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Monday, October 10, 2005, in St. Rita Catholic Church with the Rev. Pike Thomas officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville, under the direction of John Kramer & Son.
Queen Provosty, of Alexandria, died October 7, 2005, in Slidell, LA after a brief illness.
Queen was born on January 20, 1907, in Arcadia, Louisiana, the daughter of William P. Baskerville and Mary Eva Van Hoozer. She graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a Master of Music degree and became the regional secondary school superintendent of music in Central Louisiana. In 1929, she married LeDoux Roger Provosty, Sr. and was a resident of Alexandria for seventy-three years. She was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church and St. Rita Catholic Church, the Service League, the Society of Colonial Dames, and the Twelfth Night carnival organization. During World War II, she served as a volunteer Grey Lady.
Mrs. Provosty was preceded in death by her husband, infant twin daughters, two sons, LeDoux R. Provosty, Jr. and Rev. William B. Provosty.
She is survived by: three daughters; Miriam P. Fritchie of Slidell, LA; Mary Adele P. Baus and her husband, John of New Orleans, LA; Jeanne P. Buffat and her husband Bill of Abita Springs; three Sons: L. Maurice Provosty of Pearl River, LA; Albin A. Provosty and his wife Susan of Alexandria, LA; J. Van Provosty and his wife Denise, of Atlanta, GA; one daughter-in-Law; Barbara S. Provosty of Alexandria, LA.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons: LeDoux R. Provosty III; Gustave A. Frichie III; Jean Marie Tardy III; L. Maurice Provosty Jr.; McDonald G. Provosty; Joshua V. Provosty; Justin F. Provosty; Thomas D. McMichael Jr.
Friends are asked to call at St. Rita Catholic Church from 12:30 p.m. until time of services on Monday, October 10, 2005.
The family request memorials be sent to the LeDoux R. Provosty, Sr. Memorial Home for Children, 4322 Jeansonne Street, Hessmer, LA 71341. Notes of condolence may be sent to Kramerfunerals@aol.com

L.C. Fulford, 75
WINNSBORO — L.C. Fulford, formerly of Ferriday and a retired employee of International Paper Co., died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Louie T. Graves, 87
JONESBORO — Louie T. Graves, a retired construction worker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Union Cemetery near Farmerville.

Meredith Hudnall, 34
JENA — Meredith "Mary" Hudnall, a secretary, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Searcy Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena. Burial will be at Nebo Cemetery.

Sgt. Larry Pankey Jr., 34
Sgt. Larry Wayne Pankey Jr., a police officer and U.S. Army reservist, died Oct. 3. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until services begin Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Romany Lee Paul Jr., 57
MER ROUGE — Romany Lee Paul Jr. died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Mary C. Sweeney, 74
OAK GROVE — Mary C. Sweeney, a sewing supervisor, died Friday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today in Redwing Cemetery. Burial will be under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Mary Farrar Taylor, 77
FARMERVILLE — Mary Sybil Farrar Taylor, a retired florist, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Zion Hill Baptist Church. Visitation will be observed all day Monday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Zion Hill Cemetery.

Carolyn D. Wilson, 48
WINNSBORO — Carolyn D. Wilson, a nurse's aide, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at King Jesus Worship Center. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Monday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

Billy Mack Woodall, 73
BASTROP — Billy Mack Woodall, a retired employee of the Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office, died Saturday. Arrangement are incomplete under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Previously Acknowledged
Brown, Anna Beatrice: 11 a.m. Monday, Garden Valley Baptist Church, Columbia.
Caskey, George Albert: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Green, Addie Lee: 2:30 p.m. today, Northstar Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Henderson, Linda: 11 a.m. Monday, First Pilgrim Baptist Church, Monroe.
McDonald, Bertha: 11 a.m. Tuesday, King Funeral Home, Ruston.
Moore, Zelma: 11 a.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Stutts, Pearl Jeanette: 10 a.m. Monday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

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

INA MAE DUNCAN
Cox Funeral Home Born in Silver Spring, Mississippi, on Oct. 14, 1920 - Delhi, LA Departed Oct. 8, 2005
Funeral services for Mrs. Ina Mae Duncan, 84, of Vicksburg, MS will be held at 2:00PM, Monday, October 10, 2005 at Lamar Baptist Church south of Delhi, LA. Rev. Pat Lofton will officiate. Interment will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
Visitation will be held from 9:00-11:30AM Monday at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi and from Noon until service Monday at Lamar Baptist Church.
Mrs. Duncan died Saturday at River Region Medical Center in Vicksburg following a brief illness. She was a longtime resident of the Central Community in Franklin Parish, LA until ill health forced her moving to Vicksburg to be near family. She is preceded in death by the father of her children Ross Sidney McHenry and her second husband, Amos Duncan and by her parents, Charles Marshall Bullock and Mary Lola Lane Bullock.
She is survived by eight children, Elric Newell McHenry and wife Doris Jean (D.J.) of Friendswood, TX, Ross Leroy McHenry and wife Judith of El Lago, TX, Carroll Delaney McHenry and wife Martha of Dallas, TX, Dewanna Eileen Blake and husband, Jerry of Vicksburg, MS, Allen McHenry and wife Brenda of Griffin, GA, Timothy Wayne McHenry and wife Amy of Round Rock, TX, Donnie LaRue McHenry of Marietta, GA and Maita Darlene McHenry of Monroe, LA and by two sisters, Mary Christelle McHenry of Crystal Springs, MS and Lola Belle Millings, of Jacksonville, FL. She is also survived by twenty-two grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
To leave a message of condolences to the family please visit our web-page at www.coxfuneral.com.

L.T. GRAVES
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Jonesboro, LA
Services for Louie Graves 87, of Jonesboro formally of Marion, LA. will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 9, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ricky Baker officiating. Interment will be at Union Cem-etery in Marion. Mr. Graves served as a WWII Veteran in the United States Army, he is a retired Carpenter he is preceded in death by his wife Clarice Perkins Graves, one brother and four sisters.He is survived by his sons; Fred Graves and wife Devon of Jonesboro, LA.; Jerry Graves and wife Ruby of Marion, LA.; nine grandchildren and eight great- grand children.Honorary Pallbearers will be
Michael Graves and John Frost. Visitation will be October 8, 2005 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville.

SGT. LARRY "WAYNE PANKEY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Services for Sergeant Larry "Wayne" Pankey Jr., 34, of Denver, Colorado will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 11, 2005 in the chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe with Chaplin Kelly Barnett officiating. Graveside service will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Wayne died October 3 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C. after becoming ill while in Iraq with a rare genetic disorder. Wayne was originally from West Monroe and Sterlington, where he graduated from Sterlington High School then attended ULM and served with the Louisiana National Guard. Wayne had made his home in Denver since 2000, attending the Denver Police Academy in 2001, then was called to active duty to serve in Iraq in October 2004 with 467th Company C. He loved mountain activities such as skiing, hiking, biking and Jeeping.
Sgt. Pankey was preceded in death by his father, Larry Wayne Pankey.
Survivors of Sgt. Pankey include his wife, Brandy Harwell Pankey and daughter Larra Pankey of Denver; mother, Shirley Pankey of West Monroe; sisters Dawn Simpson and Starr Pankey; brothers, Terry Pankey and BJ Pankey and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Terry Pankey, BJ Pankey, Derek Mardis, Trey Decker, Dale Jacobsen, and Anthony Chisholm.
Full police honors will be held by Denver Police Department and military honors by the U.S. Army at graveside.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 11th with the funeral services to follow at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

MARY SYBIL FARRAR TAYLOR
Farrar Funeral HomeFarmerville, LA.
Funeral services for Mary Sybil Farrar Taylor, 77, will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday Oct. 11, 2005 at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Farmerville with Bro. Connie Ward officiating. Interment will be in Zion Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.
Mrs. Taylor, a retired florist, died Saturday Oct. 8, 2005. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and a two-time cancer survivor.
She is preceded in death by her husband Paul "Pop" Taylor. They married April 24, 1951 and were married almost fifty-one years.
She is survived by her son, Paul Marc Taylor of Farmerville; 1 grandson, Matthew Paul Taylor of Farmerville; a sister, Ruby Ann Farrar Jackson of Houston, TX. and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Pallbearers are Clyde Tucker, Mike Rhodes, David Farrar, Tommy Williams, Robert Williams and A. J. Woods.
Visitation will be 5:00-8:00PM Monday at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville.
The family wishes to thank the American Cancer Society.
Friends may express condolences via website: www.farrarfh.com.

Retha Shaver Dyer, 89
Retha Shaver Dyer, a homemaker of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

L.C. Fulford, 75
WINNSBORO — L.C. Fulford, formerly of Ferriday and a retired employee of International Paper Co., died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in New Pine Hill Cemetery, Sicily Island. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mary Alice Parker King, 74
STERLINGTON — Mary Alice Parker King, a housewife, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Jonesboro, at 4:30 p.m. today. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Larry "Wayne" Pankey Jr., 34
DENVER — Larry "Wayne" Pankey Jr., formerly of West Monroe and Sterlington, died Oct. 3. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. A graveside service will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

James David Street, 51
LAKE PROVIDENCE — James David Street, a farm manager, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Billy Mack Woodall, 73
BASTROP — Billy Mack Woodall, retired from Morehouse Parish sheriff's department, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Bonita Road Baptist Church in Bastrop. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Foy Wooten, 55
WINNSBORO — Foy Wooten, retired from the U.S. Air Force, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the directions of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Previously Acknowledged
Brown, Anna Beatrice: 11 a.m. today, Garden Valley Baptist Church, Columbia.
Henderson, Linda: 11 a.m. today, First Pilgrim Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hudnall, Meredith "Mary": 10 a.m. today, Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena.
McDonald, Bertha: 11 a.m. Tuesday, King Funeral Home, Ruston.
Pankey, Sgt. Larry Wayne: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Paul, Romany Lee Jr.: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Stutts, Pearl Jeanette: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Taylor, Mary Farrar: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Zion Hill Baptist Church near Farmerville.
Wilson, Carolyn D.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, King Jesus Worship Center, Winnsboro.

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

MISS ELEONA BRINSMADE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Miss Eleona Brinsmade, 94, of Monroe, will be at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, October 11, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Terry Love officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Miss Brinsmade was born March 20, 1911, to Mary Carolyn Rea Brinsmade and Herman Hine Brinsmade in Newark, New Jersey. She was an educator for the Monroe City Schools for 40 years. After teaching for many years, she became the Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance. After retirement she taught GED classes for senior citizens for the West Ouachita Senior Center. She also taught English as a second language to Vietnamese and Chinese-Americans. She loved music, drama, and the arts. She attended concerts faithfully, usually providing transportation for her lady friends.
Miss Brinsmade was a member of First United Methodist Church where she sang in the Chancel Choir and served as a Sunday school teacher, Alpha Nu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma where she was the first president, Monroe City Teachers Association, Fine Arts Club, Women's Society of Christian Service, Warner-Wossman Sunday School Class, Fort Miro Daughters of the American Revolution, and Monroe Garden Club.
Miss Brinsmade had a number of cousins including Ned Randall of Pittsburg, PA.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

KERRY ALISON HECK
A United States Border Patrol Memorial Service was held on September 23, 2005 in Artesia, New Mexico in memory of Kerry Alison Heck who died in a motorcycle accident on September 18, 2005, enjoying life to the fullest.
Kerry was born January 14, 1971 and is survived by parents Berlin and Patricia Graham Heck, Jr. from Broken Bow, Oklahoma (originally from Calhoun and Monroe), a sister, Greta Heck of McAllen, Texas and a brother Bucky (Berlin III) and his wife Kim Heck and one nephew, Gage (Berlin IV) Heck of Wright City, Oklahoma. Kerry's aunts and uncles are: Addison Paul and Dee Graham of Baton Rouge; Charles Heck, Don and Elizabeth Yielding, and Kay Shipp of Monroe; Mary Ida Kay of Port Aransas, Texas; and William Heck of Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She also is survived by twenty first cousins and their husbands, wives and children.
After her graduation from college, Kerry worked for the state of Oklahoma and then became a U.S. Border Patrol Special Agent. She was stationed at Douglas, Arizona where she was promoted to Senior Border Patrol Agent, and later in Marathon, Florida where she was promoted to Supervisory Border Patrol Agent. She recently moved to Roswell, New Mexico to become an instructor at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico.
Kerry was a lovely young woman with an outgoing personality and a tremendous zest for life. She always made many friends wherever she went and these friendships were maintained even when she moved to other areas. She loved her dogs, Fred and Willie, who now reside in Oklahoma.

MRS. LANA KIRKLAND
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Graveside services for Mrs. Lana Geraldine "Sissy" Kirkland, 59, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Kirkland was born in West Monroe, LA on January 8, 1946 and passed away October 9, 2005 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Kirkland is survived by: three daughters: Karen Graves, Kimberly Pardue and Kellie Fowler; mother: Louise Rhodes; two sisters: Sue Truelove and Wanda McDaniel; two brothers: Dusty Rhodes and Dale Young; six grandchildren and a great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Carroll Evans Brantley, 64
FARMERVILLE — Carroll Evans Brantley, a retired employee of Union Community Action, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Liberty Hill Cemetery.

Eleona M. Brinsmade, 94
Eleona Marilla Brinsmade of Monroe, a retired supervisor of child welfare and attendance for Monroe City Schools, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Steve Frasier, 39
Steve Frasier of West Monroe, a pipefitter, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Chennay Hall, 25
DALLAS — Chennay Hall, a student formerly of Archibald, died Oct. 4. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Sadie C. Hosea, 88
DELHI — Sadie C. Hosea died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Newton Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Annie James, 75
HOUSTON — Annie James, a retired day-care attendant formerly of Newellton, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Irma J. Tageant, 60
VIDALIA — Irma J. Tageant, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday until services begin at the funeral home.

Thomas Wesley Young, 66
AMITE — Thomas "Tommy" Wesley Young, a safety officer formerly of West Monroe, died Friday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Dyer, Retha Shaver: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Fulford, L.C.: 2 p.m. today, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
McDonald, Bertha: 11 a.m. today, King Funeral Home, Ruston.
Pankey, Sgt. Larry Wayne: 11 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Street, James David: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Taylor, Mary Farrar: 2 p.m. today, Zion Hill Baptist Church near Farmerville.
Wilson, Carolyn D.: 11 a.m. today, King Jesus Worship Center, Winnsboro.

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

CARROLL EVANS BRANTLEY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Services for Mr. Carroll Brantley 64, of Farmerville, LA will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday October 12, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel with Larry White officiating. Interment will be at Liberty Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Brantley was a Vietnam Veteran in the United States Air Force. He was a graduate of Louisiana Tech and he worked as a CPA, Safety Engineer with Flint Construction and then worked with Union Community Action. He is preceded in death by his father James E. Brantley, mother Doris Turnage Brantley; paternal grandparents Jesse E. Brantley and Lillie Smith Brantley; maternal grandparents Lemon Turnage and Lucille Hayes Turnage.
He is survived by his son Darren Brantley and wife Sylvia of Dallas TX, grandsons Cameron Brantley, Jacob Brantley and Nicholas Brantley of Dallas TX, sister; Sharon Anderson and husband Billy of Farmerville, LA, two nephews; Richard Anderson of Farmerville, LA and Steven Anderson of Dallas, TX.
Pallbearers will be Richard Anderson, Steven Anderson, Wayne Giddens, Jessie Giddens, Jim Norris and A.D. Smith.
Honorary pallbearers: Billy Gray Giddens, James Billy Brantley, Gary Hayes, W.H. Hill, Kim Turnage, Fred Revels and Mark Revels.

V.T. FORD
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral Services for Mr. V. T. Ford, 79, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be 3:00 PM Thursday October 13, 2005 at First Baptist Church in St. Joseph, LA with Rev. Ron Flurry officiating. Burial to follow at Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton, LA
Mr. Ford passed away on Monday October 10, 2005 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center.
He was a member of First Baptist Church in St. Joseph, LA. He was employed by Bell South for forty-two years. He was everyone's telephone repairman in Tensas Parish. He loved to white perch fish.
He is survived by his son Steve Ford and wife Rosemary of West Monroe, LA; two daughters, Donita Wilson and husband Al of Tulsa, OK, Barbara Lynn Johnson and husband Darrell of Lubbock, TX; sister Gearlene Andrews of Olla, LA; grandchildren Brad Wilson, Beth and Michael Carter, Loree and Brent Butler, Andy Johnson, Kelly and Joel Ruark, Maribeth Ford and great-grandchildren Steve Wilson, Kaytelynn Wilson, Christopher Butler, and Rachel Butler.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Rush, Harry Davis, Tom Clark, Mike May, Brad Wilson, and Andy Johnson.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Bradley and Buddy Tindell.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday October 12, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.

EMMETT BAILEY GRANT
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
E. Bailey Grant, 89, of Pearland, Texas died in a Houston hospital Wednesday, October 5, 2005 following a brief illness. He was a member of a prominent and well known pioneer family in northeast Louisiana. He was a native of West Monroe, Louisiana.
Mr. Grant moved to Pearland several years ago after his retirement as Sheriff of Ouachita Parish, a position that he held for more than thirty-two years after choosing not to seek a ninth four year term in office. For several years following his retirement, Mr. Grant served as Secretary Treasurer and Administrator of the Louisiana Sheriff's Association Pension Fund.
During his tenure in office, Mr. Grant distinguished himself as a dedicated leader in law enforcement in his native Ouachita Parish while enjoying an outstanding statewide reputation as a gentleman of superior integrity and Christian character. He served several terms as Chairman of the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice.
As a civic leader, he received numerous awards as a supporter of several Boys Clubs and The United Fund. Along with many other community service citations, he was particularly honored as a recipient of the Louisiana Jaycees Outstanding Young Man of the Year and the Monroe Chamber of Commerce's David Silverstein Awards.
Before W.W.II where Mr. Grant served as a Cargo Security officer in the Pacific, Mr. Grant was a Deputy United States Marshall and returned to that position following his honorable discharge from the Army. When elected Sheriff, he took pride in serving in the same jurisdiction as his father who was also Sheriff years earlier.
Many of his contemporaries, especially other public officials who knew him well, often referred to him as "the best Sheriff in Louisiana," based on a record of superior contributions to law enforcement, his leadership abilities, excellent people skills and his dedication to public trust.
Sheriff Grant is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-eight years, Dorothy Elizabeth Breese Grant of Pearland, Texas; his sister, Gladys Grant Bell of Shreveport, Louisiana; his daughter, Bennie Breese Grant Hall and son-in-law, The Reverend Dr. Laurens Allen Hall of Houston, Texas; grandson Grant Allen Hall and wife Allison Quayle Hall and children, William Quayle Hall and Daisy Grace Hall of Houston, Texas; grandson, Oliver Wilton Hall of Austin, Texas; and granddaughter, Bailey Elizabeth Hall Kinney and husband Benjamin Kane Kinney and children, Kane Elizabeth Kinney and Trotter Hall Kinney of Houston, Texas. He was proud to be uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.
The family is invited to attend a graveside service at Riverview Cemetery on South Grand at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 14, 2005. An open Memorial Service will follow at 3:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Monroe with The Reverend Allison Moody and The Reverend Dr. Laurens Allen Hall officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. The family invites all to a reception at the Church immediately following the Memorial Service.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the First Presbyterian Church of Monroe or the Bailey Grant Memorial Scholarship Fund for Criminal Justice through the ULM Foundation, 700 University Avenue Monroe, LA 71209.

SADIE COBB HOSEA
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Sadie Cobb Hosea, 88, of Delhi will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at the Newton Baptist Church near Delhi. Rev. Charles Best, Rev. Paul Lipe and Rev. Eddy Shoemaker will officiate.
Interment will be in the Newton Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
Visitation will be at the Church until time of services.
Mrs. Cobb died Monday at the Richland Parish Hospital in Delhi.
She was Valedictorian of the final 11th grade graduating class of Delhi High School and was a long time member of the Newton Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband Lonnie Coleman Hosea; her parents William Cobb and Letha Mae Rushing Cobb; two sons Clyde M. and Lonnie Shelton Hosea; three grandchildren Ronnie Hosea and Kaye and Angela Donaldson; a great grandson Jacob Hosea; a brother James Mitchell Cobb; and two sisters, Ada Erwin and Ruby Barnes.
She is survived by seven children: Sonny Hosea and wife Frances of Delhi, LA, Thomas "Tombo" Hosea and wife Carolyn of Clarksville, TN, Howard R. Hosea and wife Diane of Monroe, LA, Robert E. and wife Rosemary of Olla, LA, Lorraine Hosea House and husband Doug of Delhi, LA, Shirley Hosea Reece and husband Robby of Meredian, MS, and Sharon Hosea Dendy and husband Woody of Bernice, LA; one sister Lizzie French of Natchez, MS and one hundred and thirty six grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be her sons and sons-in-law.
Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons.
To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our web page at www.coxfuneral.com.

MR. FOY LOUIS WOOTEN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Services for Mr. Foy Louis Wooten, 55, of Winnsboro will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, October 13, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro with Dr. Bill Robertson and Chris McHenry officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Mr. Wooten died on Saturday, October 8, 2005, at the VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. He spent over twenty-two years in the U.S. Air Force and served in the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include his wife, Henrietta Whitten Wooten; son, Scott Wooten; step son, Pat Weatherford all of Winnsboro, LA; and step daughter, Pam Cason and her husband Frank of Pensacola, FL; three grandchildren, Timothy Doersan, Emily Paige Cason, and Charlie Cason; mother, Olla Rogers of Winnsboro, LA; three brothers, Flavious Wooten and his wife Margie of DeIberville, MS; Wayne Wooten and wife Josey of Ocean Springs, MS; and Joe Wooten of Biloxi, MS; and three sisters, Tannis Hammond of Gulfport, MS; Cheryl Ford of Ocean Springs, MS; and Lisa Bond of Hattiesburg, MS.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Air Force Military Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to Fisher House of Lacklin Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX, Temple Baptist Church Building Fund or to the Disabled Veterans.

John R. Chisley, 54
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — John R. Chisley, a retired laborer formerly of Monroe, died Oct. 4. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Iva Lou Conn, 75
NEWELLTON — Iva Lou Conn, self-employed, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

Steve Frasier, 39
Steve Frasier of West Monroe, a pipefitter, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery, Eros.

Reba Colvin Harper, 94
BRANSON, Mo. — Reba Colvin Harper, a retired elementary schoolteacher, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Belver L. Johnson, 84
RUSTON — Belver L. Johnson, a telephone operator, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Unionville Cemetery, Unionville.

Dorothy Pizzon King, 80
BERNICE — Dorothy Rose Pizzon King died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Lana Kirkland, 59
Lana Kirkland of West Monroe, a retired clerical telecommunications worker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lewellyn Merle Kountz, 73
CONROE, Texas — Lewellyn Merle Kountz, a retired member of the Army, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Terri Lynn Robinson, 49
OAKLAND, Calif. — Terri Lynn Robinson, a caregiver formerly of Monroe, died Oct. 3. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.

Alice Rossie, 89
BERNICE — Alice Rossie, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mount Patrick Cemetery, Bernice.

Ashley St. Romain, 17
Ashley St. Romain, a student, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Sterlington. Visitation is 5 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Regina Rose Rush, 43
Regina Rose Rush of West Monroe, a cook, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland,

Monroe.Kenneth Whaley, 66
CROWVILLE — Kenneth Whaley, a retired service man, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Thomas E. Young, 81
Thomas E. Young of Sterlington, a retired Southern Natural Gas Co. employee, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Brantley, Carroll Evans: 11 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Hosea, Sadie C.: 10 a.m. today, Newton Baptist Church, Delhi.
Street, James David: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Tageant, Irma J.: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia.
Young, Thomas "Tommy" Wesley: 11 a.m. today, Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

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

MR. STEVE FRASIER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Steve Frasier, age 39, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, October 14, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel-West Monroe with Rev. Lala Cooper and Rev. Lynn Malone officiating. Interment will follow at Salem Cemetery-Eros, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home —West Monroe.
Steve was born May 24, 1966 in West Monroe, LA and died October 10, 2005 in El Paso, TX. Steve was a 1986 graduate of West Monroe High School, and had been a pipe fitter for over twenty years. Steve was an avid hunter, fisherman and NASCAR fan. He was preceded in death by his brother Michael Scott Frasier and his grandfather J.H. Frasier.
Steve leaves behind his wife: Ann Newton Frasier; son: Justin Frasier; daughter: Hailey Frasier; father: Jimmy Frasier and wife Pat; mother: Sandy Frasier; grandmother: Gladys Frasier; two stepsisters: Debra Droesser and husband Mark, Pam Ryals and husband Curtis; mother-in-law: Marie Atkison, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Pallbearers will be Tim McCall, Curt Parker, Curtis Ryals, Barry Taylor, Kevin McGivney and Mark Droesser.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Steve's fellow co-worker and friends he has known and worked with during his construction career.
Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to the memorial fund for Steve's children at Chase Bank account #705119964.
Visitation will be held 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe.

LEWELLYN M. (BOB) KOUNTZ
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Lewellyn M. (Bob) Kountz, 74, of Conroe, Texas will be held at 1:30 P.M. Friday October 14, 2005 at the St. Paschal Catholic Church in West Monroe with Rev. Mike Haney officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA.
Mr. Kountz died October 11, 2005 in Conroe, Texas. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Conroe, TX. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree, AARP, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Retired Enlisted Association, Mended Hearts Inc., Boych Signal Operation Battalion Reunion Group, the Indianhead Division Association, Conroe Regional Medical Center Voluntee's and the American Diabetes Association.
Survivors include his sons, Ralph Kountz of Farmerville, LA., Tommy Kountz and wife Pat, daughter, Susan Hudgins and husband Robert of Conroe, Texas, grandchildren, Chris Kountz, Sarah and Megan Kountz, sister, Betty Kinsfather of Fresno CA., brother, Richard Kountz of San Hosba, CA., sister-in-law, Virginia Kountz of Visalia, CA., numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be member of the Knights of Columbus.
Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Thursday October 13, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home with a Vigil Wake service at 6:30 P.M. Thursday
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association

REBA COLVIN HARPER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
A celebration of the life of Reba Colvin Harper will be held at 2 P.M., Saturday, October 15, 2005 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, Louisiana. Officiating will be Reverends Mark Fenn and Charles Martindale. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Harper was born in Dubach, Louisiana on January 21, 1911. Mrs. Harper went home to be with her Lord on October 10, 2005. She was a retired teacher and taught thirty-four enjoyable years in both Lincoln and Ouachita Parishes. She was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe, Chief Tusquahoma Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, Bobashelas Book Club, and Alpha Delta Kappa Honorary Teachers Sorority, and numerous friendship clubs.
She was preceded in death by her husband John Leron Harper. She is survived by two daughters: Martha and her husband Dr. Jim Campbell of Lewiston, Idaho, Rebecca and her husband Michael Gates of Branson, Missouri; four grandchildren: Dr. Claire Campbell and her husband Jeffrey Schaal of Portland, Oregon, John Campbell of Portland, Oregon, Laura Barrett and her husband Dr. Mark Barrett of Olive Branch Mississippi, and Susan Durham of Branson, Missouri; three great grandchildren: Brendan Durham, Harper Barrett, and Matteo Campbell. She is also survived by one sister: Christine Bowman of Natchez, Mississippi and one brother: Thomas Colvin of Athens, Georgia: a very close nephew Lamar Boulware of West Monroe, Louisiana and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Berle Palmer, Fred Ragland, Clint Parnell, and Larry Bowman. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ed Watkins, Lamar Boulware, and Charles Hogan.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 14 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

ASHLEY NICOLE ST. ROMAIN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Ashley Nicole St. Romain, 17, of Sterlington, LA will be 2:00 PM Thursday, October 13, 2005 at First Baptist Church in Sterlington, LA with Rev. Dennis Hackler, Rev. J. E. Brown, and Brandon Broussard officiating. Interment will follow in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Ashley died Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at North Monroe Medical Center. She was a student at Sterlington High School where she was in the Flag Corp and loved the Panther ballgames.
Ashley is survived by her parents Richard and Sunnye St. Romain; sister Kristian Ledoux and husband, Brent of Lafayette, LA; two nieces, Michell and Krislin; maternal grandmother Dorothy Barton Russell of Sterlington; maternal grandfather Beon Russell of Farmerville; paternal grandmother Bobbie Jean St. Romain of Wisner, LA and the late Richard J. St. Romain, Jr.; great-grandmother Elsie Barton of Monroe, LA and a host of aunts and uncles.
Pallbearers will be Kenny Buffington, Terry Roberson, Rick Bowen, Jimmy Hobson, Calvin Davis, and Dell Ashley.
Honorary pallbearers will be the students and faculty of Sterlington High School.
The family would like to thank Dr. Ross and the staff of PICU at North Monroe Medical Center.

THOMAS EDGAR YOUNG, JR.
Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Thomas Edgar Young, Jr., 81, of Sterlington, LA will be 10:00 AM Friday, October 14, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Donnie Wilkinson and Rev. Issac Patton officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Young died October 11, 2005 at North Monroe Medical Center. He was a resident of Sterlington since 1951 and was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church. He was a member of Northeast Louisiana Chapter of American Ex-Prisoner of War and the Sterlington Masonic Lodge. He retired from Southern Natural Gas in Perryville, LA as chief field dispatcher after thirty-nine years of service.
Mr. Young served as a pilot in the 8th Air Force Offensive in Europe in WWII where he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, four air medals, and Presidential Unit Citation. He was held as a German prisoner of war.
Mr. Young is survived by his wife, Betty Young of Sterlington, daughters, Josephine Young of Olympia, WA, Dot Stuart and husband, Dave of Sterlington, Margaret Peacock and husband, Gary of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Troy and Tanya Stuart of Baton Rouge, LA, Travis and Emily Stuart of Sterlington, Joshua Duffey of Charlotte, NC, Rebekah and Chris Metzlar of Charlotte, NC; great-grandchildren, Jadon Stuart, Jonas Stuart, and Jesse Stuart all of Baton Rouge, LA.
Pallbearers will be Troy Stuart, Travis Stuart, Bob Mays, James Ward, Ronnie Trant, and Curtis Long. Honorary pallbearers will be the Men of The Scott Horton Sunday School Class.
Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Foster Anderson, 95
WINNSBORO — Foster Anderson, a retired construction worker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church, Fort Necessity. Wake services are 6-7 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.

Julie Coleman, 85
JONESBORO — Julie Coleman died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Springhill Cemetery.

Rev. Hiser Coleman Sr., 85
BONITA — The Rev. Hiser Coleman Sr., a retired minister and railroad worker, died Oct. 7. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at St. Joe AME Church, Bonita. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Loche's Mortuary, Bastrop. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Kersanda S. Ford, 43
SHREVEPORT — Kersanda Straughter Ford, an EDS operator formerly of Ruston, died Oct. 7. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Benevolent Funeral Home, Shreveport. Burial will be at Gumspring Cemetery, Ruston.

V.T. Ford, 79
V.T. Ford of West Monroe, a telephone switchman, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. today at First Baptist Church of St. Joseph. Visitation is 2 p.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Charles L. Gilbert, 73
Charles L. Gilbert of Monroe, an autopsy assistant, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

L.J. Hall, 69
DELHI — L.J. Hall, a maintenance worker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Audrey Mae Long, 75
OAK GROVE — Audrey Mae Long, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Fiske Union Assembly of God Church. Burial will be at Ravan Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Jessie Lee Netherland, 83
CROWVILLE — Jessie Lee Netherland, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Gertie Olline Peterson, 65
GOLDONNA — Gertie Olline Peterson died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Yankee Springs Baptist Church, Goldonna. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Joseph Daniel Purvis, 68
CAVE CITY, Ark. — Joseph Daniel Purvis, a retired city engineer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Wesley T. Ryals, 59
RUSTON — Wesley T. Ryals, a retired state employee, died Oct. 7. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Jay Marcus Sasser, 41
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Jay Marcus Sasser died Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Providence Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence, until services begin.

Willis Doyle Tyson, 71
BASTROP — Willis Doyle Tyson, a retired pipefitter, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today and 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Carter Cemetery, Collinston.

L.W. Wallace, 90
MER ROUGE — L.W. Wallace, a retired owner and operator of Polly's Grocery Store, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Kenneth Whaley, 66
CROWVILLE — Kenneth Whaley, a retired service man, died Sunday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Friday at Harris Cemetery, near Crowville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Foy Louis Wooten, 55
WINNSBORO — Foy Louis Wooten, retired from the U.S. Air Force, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Chisley, John R.: 1 p.m. today, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.
Conn, Iva Lou: 11 a.m. today, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Frasier, Steve: 10 a.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Johnson, Belver L.: 2 p.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Robinson, Terri Lynn: 10 a.m. today, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Rossie, Alice: 2:30 p.m. today, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
St. Romain, Ashley: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Sterlington.

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

MRS. BONNIE FAYE JINKS CADY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Cady, 76, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM, Friday, October 14, 2005 at Asbury United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Rev. Monica Monk will be officiating. Interment will follow at Loch Arbor Cemetery, Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Cady was born January 23, 1929 and passed away October 13, 2005.
Mrs. Cady is survived by husband Herbert Cady; three daughters Dawn Wiggins, Dana Richardson and Wanda Banks; brothers Huey Jinks and Wesley Jinks; four grandchildren: Kyle McConkey, Jared Richardson, Cole Richardson and Amber Wiggins.
Pallbearers will be Sedric Banks, David Richardson, Erwin Chambless, Terry Cady, Kent Jinks and Roy Glen McGrew.
Visitation will be Friday 1:00 PM until service time at the church.

MRS. DEAN S. CLARK
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mrs. Dean S. Clark, 77, of Monroe will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, October 15, 2005, at Grace Episcopal Church with Father Gregg Riley and Rev. Andy Powell officiating. Interment will be in Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Clark was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. She was one of the first women to receive a business degree from Tulane University and Sophie Newcomb. She was a member of Phi Mu fraternity and was still active with the alumni, an active member of Note Bene' Club, Daughters of the King, Daughters of the American Revolution, and a former member of Lions Club and Monroe Jaycees. She was an active participant in ministerial alliances. She loved to play bridge and was in two different clubs. She was known as Grandy to her grandchildren.
Mrs. Clark was preceded in death by her sister, Doris Andries of Jackson, MS and grandson, Charles Allen Reneau, Jr.
Mrs. Clark is survived by her husband, Hays B. Clark, Jr. of Monroe, children, Shela Murphy and husband, George of Mansfield, TX and Shawn Clark of Houston, TX; granddaughter, Kelly Sampley and husband Stuart of Austin, TX, and great-granddaughter, Bailee Allison Reneau of Denver City, TX.
Pallbearers will be Floyd Stewart, Gregory O'Quin, John Robbins, Edmond O'Quin, Edward Mason, Omar Elgourani, Ed Stinson, Jr., and Paul Stinson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Elise Thibodeaux, C. W. O'Quin, Dr. Dan Hutton, Bob Carter, John Andries, Joe D. Trimble, Ralph Maguirk, George Stamper, Lionel Wolford, Dave Tisdale, Mike Andries, Steve Pate, and Daughters of the King.
Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe and Saturday from 11:30 AM until service time at Kilbourne Hall.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Grace Episcopal Church.

ANNIE GRIFFEN CRUSE
Riser Funeral Home - Olla, Louisiana
Services for Annie Griffen Cruse, age 89, of Kelly will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, October 14, 2005 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Olla with Rev. Jimmy Goodman and Rev. Keith Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in the Harris Chapel Cemetery, Hwy 124, East, Olla.
Mrs. Cruse was born on January 9, 1916 to the union of A.J. and Della Zeigler Griffen and died Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at Citizens Medical Center in Columbia.
She was preceded in death by her parents her husband Erman Cruse; her daughter Elizabeth Cruse Amacker; her son-in-law Paul Amacker; her sisters Zelma Ussery, Ola Mae Barrett and Jessie Mobley and her brother Willie Griffen.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Shelby and Izora Cruse of Columbia; one granddaughter Amanda Sanford; two step-granddaughters Sharon Wyatt and Karen Perryman; one sister Jo Corley and one brother Hubert Griffen.
Pallbearers are Andy Mobley, Jeff Girod, Larae Nugent, John Reitzell, Randy Etheridge and Elton Ray Barrett.

MRS. WINNIE R. FRITH
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Winnie R. Frith, 67, of Luna, LA will be held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, October 15, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Pastor Brian Rankin will be officiating. Interment will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Mrs. Frith was born January 9, 1938 in Strong, Arkansas and passed away October 13, 2005 in West Monroe, LA after a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Frith was a thoughtful, compassionate and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents Harry Poole and Rachel Poole; sisters Mona Folds, Teresa Enterkin and Virginia Klein; brothers-in-law Preston Christy and Leonard Folds; and a son James E. Frith.
Mrs. Frith is survived by husband, James Frith of Luna, LA; her daughter: Deborah Chambola and her husband Joey of Luna; sons Mike Davis and wife Sandra of Luna, Steve Frith and wife Angela, West Monroe; grandsons Adam and Daniel Chambola, Joseph Davis, Bo and Kane Frith; granddaughters Rachel and Jessica Chambola, Amber Davis, and Lainie Richey; great grandson Garret Richey; two sisters Olivee Christy of Eros, LA and Sandra Cassell of West Monroe; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Pallbearers will be David May, Kevin Christy, Dave Daughtery, Daren Richey, Chris Lowe and Joe Ford II.
Honorary pallbearers will be James W. Hicks and Huey P. Hankins.
Visitation will be Friday October 14, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

FENIE S. REDDEN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Services for Mrs. Fenie S. Redden 91, of Farmerville, LA will be 2:00 PM Saturday, October 15, 2005 at Sardis Baptist Church with the Rev. Wesley Pittman officiating. Interment will be at Sardis Cemetery.
Mrs. Redden was a member of the Sardis Baptist Church, she was also a gardener.
She is preceded in death by her husband Joe B. Redden.
Survivors include a daughter Maxine Kenly; two grand-sons Gary and wife Jean, Bubba and wife Penny; one great-grandson Danny and wife Jacque; three great-granddaughters Jennifer Kenly, Linda White and husband Brannon, Lori Smith and husband Shane; two great-great-grandsons Cody Kenly and Garrett White; two great-great-granddaughters Tanner White and Kenly Anna Smith; one brother John L. Stansbury all of Farmerville, LA and numerous of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Wayne Giddens, Max Harrison, Glen Hattaway, John Drue Taylor, Danny Frasier and Emmett Silmon.
0Visitation will be Friday, October 14, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home from 5:00 to 8:00 PM and Saturday October 15, 2005 at the church from 10:00 until service time.

MR. MALCOLM VERNON WOODS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mr. Malcolm Vernon Woods will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 15, 2005 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Bro. Michael Stravato. Interment will follow at 2:00 PM at Cane Creek Cemetery in Strong, Arkansas under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Mr. Woods was born on January 15, 1928 and passed away on October 13, 2005.
He was retired from Murphy Oil for over thirty years. He served his country in the U. S. Army during World War II.
He was preceded in death by his son Ricky Woods and parents Grace and George Woods.
He is survived by two children Randy Woods, Rhonda Bennett and husband Sonny; three grandchildren: Ricky Woods, Jana King and Kasey King; two great grandchildren: Taylor Woods and Laney Woods; three sisters: Edna Price, Mary Waldo and Jean Jerry and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be family members and friends.
Visitation will be 9:00 AM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Viola Hall Anderson, 76
SALINAS, Calif. — Viola Hall Anderson, a homemaker formerly of Tallulah, died Oct. 3. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Colored Baptist Church of Tallulah. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Folk.

Minnie Bardong, 94
Minnie Bardong of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Billy Ray Blackledge, 55
HAMMOND — Billy Ray Blackledge, a heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Aldean Taylor Greer, 80
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio — Aldean Taylor Greer died Sunday. Services are 11:30 a.m. today at Second Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Cleveland, Ohio. Burial will be at Strongsville Cemetery, Strongsville, Ohio. Arrangements are under Boyd & Son Funeral Home, East Cleveland, Ohio.

Cannon Greer Sr., 91
Cannon Greer Sr. of Monroe, a banking porter, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Monroe. Visitation is 2-5:30 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery.

Charmennia Hall, 25
DALLAS, Texas — Charmennia Hall, a student formerly of Archibald, died Oct. 4. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Archibald. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

L.J. Hall, 69
DELHI — L.J. Hall, a maintenance worker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Zion Baptist Church near Delhi. Visitation is 3:30-7 p.m. Sunday at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

George C. Harris, 60
BASTROP — George C. Harris, a retired Georgia Pacific employee, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Frank 'Bo' Jackson, 52
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Frank "Bo" Jackson, a laborer, died Oct. 4. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Annie James, 75
HOUSTON — Annie James, a retired day care attendant formerly of Newellton, died Oct. 6. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Herridon Baptist Church, Newellton. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Panola Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Wilbert Dan Kennedy, 61
OAK GROVE — Wilbert Dan Kennedy, a retired farmer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lewellyn Merle Kountz, 73
CONROE, Texas — Lewellyn Merle "Bob" Kountz, a retired member of the U.S. Army, died Tuesday. Services are 1:30 p.m. today at St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

George Littleton, 92
RAYVILLE — George Littleton, a retired farmer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Rena Mae McCartery, 65
CROWVILLE — Rena Mae McCartery, a homemaker, died Oct. 9. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery, Crowville.

Leon Morgan, 73
MER ROUGE — Leon Morgan, a construction worker, died Oct. 8. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Eudora Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Trousdale Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Juanita Ogden, 81
FERRIDAY — Juanita Ogden, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be at Evangeline Baptist Church Cemetery.

Demetric Rhue, 27
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Demetric Rhue, a truck driver formerly of Rayville, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Tracey Dennig Roberts, 42
LAKE ST. JOHN — Tracey Dennig Roberts, a home-care services worker, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. today at First Presbyterian Church of Ferriday. Visitation is 10 a.m. today until services begin at the church under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Regina Rose Rush, 43
Regina Rose Rush of West Monroe, a cook, died Monday. Services are 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Greater Realness Church, West Monroe. Visitation is noon to 5 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Mount Mariah Cemetery, Chatham.

Kathy Laverne Smith, 51
OAK GROVE — Kathy Laverne Smith, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Betty Jo Wilson, 55
RUSTON — Betty Jo Wilson, a domestic, died Oct. 7. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Thomas E. Young Jr., 81
Thomas E. Young Jr. of Sterlington, a retired Southern Natural Gas Co. employee, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Previously Acknowledged
Anderson, Foster: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morning Star Baptist Church, Fort Necessity.
Rev. Coleman, Hiser Sr.: 1 p.m. today, St. Joe AME Church, Bonita.
Frasier, Steve: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Ford, Kersanda Straughter: 11 a.m. Saturday, Benevolent Funeral Home, Shreveport.
Gilbert, Charles L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Tyson, Willis Doyle: 2 p.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Wallace, L.W.: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Whaley, Kenneth: 1 p.m. today, Harris Cemetery, near Crowville.

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

MRS. MINNIE "OMA" BARDONG
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Graveside Services for Mrs. Minnie "Oma" Bardong, 94 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday October 15, 2005 at the Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Marlin Betts officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.
Oma passed away at her residence on October 13, 2005 with her daughter Wilma Peterson by her side. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Monroe, LA
Survivors include her children, Wilma Peterson, Adolf Bardong and wife Marianne; grandchildren, Diana Copeland and husband Tommy, Robert Dewey, Charles Peterson and wife Rene; fifteen great grandchildren.

CHARLES L. GILBERT
On October 9, 2005 at 2:14 PM, an angel was sent to St. Francis Medical Center to convey the soul of one of God's faithful servants, Brother Charles L. Gilbert to his celestial home.
Brother Charles was born August 1, 1932 to the late Jim and Louella Gilbert of Ferriday, Louisiana. He was the sixth of six children.
Funeral services will be held at Macedonia Baptist Church 2600 Washington Street Monroe, Louisiana. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Gardens.
"I fought a good fight, I kept the faith, I finished my course."
II Timothy 4:7

GEORGE M. WEAR
George M. Wear, born May 29, 1918 at Columbia, LA, died October 14, 2005 in Monroe, LA. He served as a pilot in the Army Air Corps in World War II, and practiced law for many years until his retirement. He is survived by his wife, Marie and their sons, George Wear, Jr., John Wear, Jim Wear and their families. He donated his remains to LSU School of Medicine for the advancement of medical education and research. A family memorial service will be held.

Minnie 'Oma' Bardong, 94
Minnie "Oma" Bardong of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dean S. Clark, 77
Dean S. Clark of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Grace Episcopal Church. Visitation is 11:30 a.m. today until services begin a the funeral home. Burial will be at Jonesboro Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Winnie R. Frith, 67
Winnie R. Frith of West Monroe, an operator and stock chaser at Guide Corp., died Thursday. Services are noon today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery.

Reba Colvin Harper, 94
BRANSON, Mo. — Reba Colvin Harper, a retired elementary schoolteacher formerly of West Monroe, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery.

George Littleton, 92
RAYVILLE — George Littleton, a retired farmer, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will be at Stevenson Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Fenie S. Redden, 91
FARMERVILLE — Fenie S. Redden, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Sardis Baptist Church. Burial will be at Sardis Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Kathy Laverne Smith, 51
OAK GROVE — Kathy Laverne Smith, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at First United Pentecostal Church. Burial will be at Kilbourne Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Malcolm Vernon Woods, 77
Malcolm Vernon Woods of West Monroe, a pumper for an oil company, died Thursday. Services 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 Cane Creek Cemetery, Strong, Ark.

Previously Acknowledged
Anderson, Foster: 1 p.m. today, Morning Star Baptist Church, Fort Necessity.
Anderson, Viola Hall: 1 p.m. today, First Colored Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Ford, Kersanda Straughter: 11 a.m. today, Benevolent Funeral Home, Shreveport.
Gilbert, Charles L.: 11 a.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe.
Greer, Cannon Sr.: 3 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hall, Charmennia: 1 p.m. today, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Archibald.
Hall, L.J.: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, near Delhi.
Harris, George C.: 1 p.m. today, New Light Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Jackson, Frank "Bo": 1 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
James, Annie: 11 a.m. today, Mount Herridon Baptist Church, Newellton.
McCartery, Rena Mae: 11 a.m. today, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Crowville.
Morgan, Leon: 11 a.m. today, Eudora Baptist Church, Mer Rouge.
Rush, Regina Rose: 9:30 a.m. today, Greater Realness Church, West Monroe.
Tyson, Willis Doyle: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Wilson, Betty Jo: 2 p.m. today, Hopewell Baptist Church, Ruston.

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

DEBORAH PHILLIPS GINN
Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro, LA
Deborah Phillips Ginn, age 54, a secretary for the Jackson Parish Recreation Dept. died Friday, October 14, 2005 at Glenwood Medical Center in West Monroe, LA. Services will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, October 16, 2005 at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro, LA with burial following in the Gayla Traina Cemetery in Jonesboro, LA.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Ginn; two daughters, Gretchen Dell and husband Joe of Aubrey, TX and Gayla Saulters and husband Mike of Weston, LA. One son, Greg Ginn and wife Bobbie of Quitman, LA. Her mother, Shirley Phillips of Jonesboro, LA; one sister, Ginger Boothe and husband Tom of Sherman, TX. She was also survived by six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father Baron Phillips.
Pallbearers are Mike Saulters, Joe Dell, Kyle Boothe, Barry Boothe, Buddy Taylor, Virgil Davis and Mike Miles

EDNA NOBLE
Wilkerson-Hatch-Bailey - Waco, TX
Edna Stokes Noble passed away Friday, October 14, 2005 at a local hospital. Visitation will be from 10:30 until 11:30 AM, followed by services at 11:30 AM, Monday, October 17, 2005 at the Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel, with the Rev. Drew Wilson officiating. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at Lone Cherry Baptist Cemetery in Mangham, LA.
Edna was born March 2, 1910. She grew up in Mangham, LA. and lived many years in Sterlington and Monroe, LA.
In 1984, she moved to Waco and resided at William Booth Garden Apartments. She was a member of Park Lake Drive Baptist Church and the Friendship Sunday School Class.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Noble; son, Jerry Noble; sister, Cora Bell; brothers, R.C. Stokes, Herman Stokes and Lynn Stokes and great-grandson, Samuel Clinton Noble.
She is survived by daughters, Pat Hatton, Dianne Mutz and Sandra May, all of Waco; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; sister, Martiel Kizer and brother, Everett Stokes.
The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com.

Tina Dampier Anding, 81
BASTROP — Tina Dampier Anding, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Dennis Faye Burns, 69
WINNSBORO — Dennis Faye Burns, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Oak Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Samuel G. Crowell, 90
Samuel Grace Crowell, a retired farmer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Lodi Cook Delony, 83
DUBACH — Lodi Cook Delony, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

E.J. Doucet, 69
RUSTON — E.J. Doucet, a retired construction contractor, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Owens Memorial Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Ruston.

Deborah Phillips Ginn
JONESBORO — Deborah Phillips Ginn, Jackson Parish Recreation Department secretary, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Melvin LaCaze, 59
Melvin LaCaze, a machine operator, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Delores 'Rose' Mitchell, 64
RUSTON — Delores Roselyn "Rose" Mitchell, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Betty Ruth Moberley, 82
TALLULAH — Betty Ruth Moberley, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Silver Cross Cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Marvin Lee Moon Sr., 78
FARMERVILLE — Marvin Lee Moon, a farmer, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Farmerville Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Wendy Westbrooks, 36
COLUMBIA — Wendy Gail Rawls Westbrooks, formerly of Bastrop, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Previously Acknowledged
Hall, L.J.: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, near Delhi.

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

SAMUEL GRACE CROWELL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Graveside services for Mr. Samuel Grace Crowell, age 90, of Eros, LA, will be at 10:30 AM Monday October 17, 2005 at Frantom Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Oda "Tuck" Roberts officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Crowell passed away October 15, 2005.
Survivors include Carrie Lewis Crowell, his wife of sixty-five years, of Eros, LA; two sons Jerry Crowell of Calhoun, LA and Ray Crowell and wife Gail of Gulfport, MS; daughter Mickey Sue Jackson and husband Dickie of West Monroe, LA; two sisters Burlene Boudreaux of West Monroe, LA and Katherine May of Eros, LA; seven grandchildren Bryan Crowell, Chris Crowell, Allison Crowell, Carrie Roark Ferguson, Jay Roark, Ben Crowell, Sam Crowell and five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his sons Samuel G. Crowell, Jr. and Howard Leo Crowell and his parents Sam and Susan Crowell.
The family gives special thanks to Dr. Matthew George, Dr. Robbie Marx, and LHC Hospice for the wonderful care they provided.

LODI COOK DELONY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
Funeral services for Lodi Cook Delony, 83, will be held at 4:00 PM, Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston, Louisiana. Officiating will be Rev. Fred Wideman. Interment will follow in Cook Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, Louisiana.
Mrs. Delony died Friday, October 14, 2005 in Dubach, Louisiana following a sudden accident.
Mrs. Deloney was born in Ruston, Louisiana, and resided in Ruston for eighty-one years. Mrs. Delony was preceded in death by her husband Jimmie L. Delony; parents Mack L. and Lois Cook; brother, J. W. Cook; and sisters, Audrey Brown Abrams and Jimmie Lee Hills.
She is survived by her daughters, Sue Coyle and husband Mike of Ruston, LA; Lois "Punkin" Morris and husband Dave of Bossier City, LA; and Pat Delony of Shreveport, LA; grandchildren, Christy Stephens and husband Brian, Jessica Wingard and husband Brent, and Carrie Coyle all of Ruston; Jimmie Delony Goode and Amy J. Goode of Shreveport, LA; two great grandsons, David and Garrett Wingard of Ruston, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 18, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.

MRS. ALTA HARRELL
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Graveside Services for Mrs. Alta Harrell, 88, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 17, 2005 at the Memorial Pavilion in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.
Mrs. Harrell passed away on October 15, 2005 at the Longleaf Nursing Home in Ruston, LA. She was a life long resident of West Monroe and was very active in the Catholic Churches in Monroe and West Monroe.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. George P. Harrell, three brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include nieces and nephews, Charles Edward Trichel, Billy Ray Trichel, Jo Ann Pharr, Myrtle Ottnott, LaMae Roberts, Cheryle Jo Wiggins, Eva Sue Roberson, Lonnie Vincent Trichel, Willie Desidere and Thomas Desidere; special friends Ernestine Wilson and Vera Smart.
The family would like to give special thanks to their friends and staff at Longleaf Nursing Home.
Memorials may be made to the St. Paschal Catholic Church Building Fund.
Originally published October 17, 2005

MARVIN LEE MOON, SR.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Services for Mr. Marvin Lee Moon Sr., 78, of Farmerville, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Monday, October 17, 2005 at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church with Rev. Woodrow Reader officiating. Interment will follow at Farmerville City Cemetery.
Mr. Moon passed away on Friday, October 14, 2005, in Shreveport from complications of an accident. Mr. Moon was a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. Formally a resident of Monroe, Mr. Moon has been a resident of Farmerville for the past forty-four years. Mr. Moon was a Veteran of the United States Navy during WWII. He was an active member for forty-seven years of the Masonic Lodge and served as past Master of Union Fraternal Lodge #53 F&AM, served on the Union Parish School Board for fourteen years where he served as president in 1982, he was a member of the Board of Directors of Barak Shrine, past Board of Directors of Production Credit Association and Board of Directors of Farm Bureau. He was elected and served nine years as Justice of the Peace Ward 2 of Union Parish. He had worked twenty-five years at Borden Milk Company as Route Supervisor. Upon moving to Farmerville he engaged in Dairy and cattle Farming and broiler growing. He was also Assistant Scout Leader in Farmerville, fifteen years member of the LA High School Football Officials Association. He was a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School, attended N.E. Jr. College and L.S.U. He was an Avid Hunter and a member of the Albino Deer Hunting Club and Union Parish Shrine Club.
He is preceded in death by his parents Raymon and Anna Moon, two brothers George and Julius Moon.
Mr. Moon is survived by his loving wife of fifty-eight years Gloria "Bobbie" Moon of Farmerville; two daughters Diane Barr and husband Bill and Nancy Hearn all of Farmerville; three sons Marvin Lee Moon Jr. and wife Virginia of Farmerville, Kenneth Ray Moon and wife Billie of Bastrop, LA, Mark Stephen Moon and wife Felicia of Hempstead, TX; eleven grandchildren Wendy Barr Bearden and husband Stacy, Chris Moon, Leslie Moon Hodge and husband Shane, Will Barr and wife Kim, Sonny Moon, Heath Hearn, Kim Westbrook and husband Danny all of Farmerville, Stephen, Heidi and Thomas Moon all of Hempstead, TX, Tina Moon Bowen and husband Wess of Ruston; eleven great-grandchildren Dylan, Kimber, Kenneth, Evan, Ashtyn, Caden, Savannah, Carliegh, Reid, James and Coty; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers will be the 1945 Football team of Ouachita Parish High School.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Tabor Baptist Church Parking Lot or Shriners Hospital.

MRS. LUCILLE GRESHAM PORTER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Lucille Gresham Porter, 96, of Bernice, Louisiana will be held Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of Bernice with Rev. David Weeks officiating. Interment will follow in Bernice City Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Bernice, Louisiana.
Mrs. Porter was born in Bernice on August 29, 1909 and died October 16, 2005 after a long illness.
She earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Louisiana Tech University. Mrs. Porter was an elementary teacher for over forty years and was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Teachers' sorority. She was also a member of First Baptist Church in Bernice where she was active in both Sunday School and the Music Department as long as she was able.
Mrs. Porter was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-three years, Martin A. Porter; her sisters Maude G. Caldwell and Blanche G. Hollis Butterfield, and a brother Lyle Gresham. Her survivors include a nephew J. J. Hollis, nieces Mary Carpenter, Martha Alexander, Helen Hall, and Christine Caldwell, as well as other relatives and many friends.
Any planned memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Bernice or to the Baptist Children's Home in Monroe.
Pallbearers will be Terry Burns, Seth Tatum, Joe Hatley, Billy R. O'Bannon, W.C. Russell, and Bob Tubbs.
Visitation will be held at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home in Bernice on Monday, October 17, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.

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

NICHOLAS F. BRUSCATO
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Nicholas F. Bruscato, 96, of Monroe will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 19, 2005, at St. Matthew Catholic Church with Father Joe Puthuppally officiating. Interment will follow in St. Matthew Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mr. Bruscato died Saturday, October 16, 2005 at Avalon Place. He was a masonry contractor and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. He had a love for baseball and played semi-pro league in his early years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Beatrice Bruscato, and brothers, Charles, Gene, Paul, and Joe Bruscato.
Survivors include his wife, Angie Messina Bruscato; sons, Anthony Bruscato and wife Samantha, Frank Bruscato and wife Dianne, and Joe Bruscato; sister, Annie Varino; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Frank "Buddy" Bruscato, Gene Bruscato, Frank Bruscato, Andy Varino, Frank Varino and Norman Many.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home with a Wake Service at 6:00 PM.
The family would like to thank the staff at Avalon Place for their care and attention.

DAVID EARL CALHOUN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for David Earl Calhoun, 73, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 19, 2005 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Dr. Gene Thomas. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.
Mr. Calhoun was born in Sikes, LA on November 6, 1931 and passed away in West Monroe on October 16, 2005.
Mr. Calhoun was retired from Bancroft Bag. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Calhoun.
Mr. Calhoun is survived by his three sons, David Michael Calhoun of Carencro, Richard Earl Calhoun and wife Cynthia of West Monroe, and Kenneth Calhoun and wife Lisa of Shreveport; one daughter, Glenda Jean Calhoun of West Monroe; six grandchildren: Justin Calhoun, Stacy Calhoun, and Adam Calhoun, all of West Monroe, Brandon Calhoun, Steven Calhoun and Aaron Calhoun all of Shreveport; four brothers: Buford Calhoun, Malcolm Calhoun, and Royce Calhoun all of West Monroe, Calvin Calhoun of Dubach; four sisters: Marie Pilgrim, Kathleen Brister both of West Monroe, Ollie Tietje of Roanoke, and Virginia Campbell of Monroe.
Pallbearers will be nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA.

BETTY PETTY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
Funeral services for Betty Petty, 65, of West Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Greg Clark officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Betty was born March 6, 1940 in Newellton, LA and passed away October 16, 2005 in West Monroe, LA.
Betty was a nurse for many years. She began her career as a LPN. Betty received an Associate Degree at Louisiana Tech and a Bachelor Degree at NLU. Most of her career she served at E.A.C.H. Labor and Delivery. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Wiley "Jim" Johnson and Minnie Leona Bamburg Johnson, a sister Tressie Mae Whitley Stewart.
Betty is survived by her children: Sandra Reese, Betty Clyde Simon, Barbie Bice and Gene Petty II; sisters: Mary Alice Rushing and Daisy Boone; brother: Jimmie Johnson; sixteen grandchildren; two great grandchildren; her extended family PJ Day and family, special friend: Tommy Ballard; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Jackie Bamburg, Steve Bamburg, James Bamburg, Danny Wayne McDaniel, Max Dickson and Brian Boudreaux.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Our Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Friend, and Aunt will be dearly missed, but we are given peace knowing she is at home with our Dear Saviour Jesus Christ.

MAYREE HODGE
Bailey Funeral Home - El Dorado, AR
Mayree Hodge, 82, of Huttig, AR died on October 17, 2005 at The Oaks Nursing Home in Monroe, LA following a lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 19, 2005 in Bailey Funeral Home Chapel in El Dorado. Interment will follow in Harper Springs Cemetery at Huttig under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home.
Special thanks are extended by the family to The Oaks Nursing Home of Monroe, LA and to Hospice of Louisiana for their professional care.

MARK LEE WILLIAMSON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral Services for Mr. Mark Lee Williamson, 44, of Irving, Texas, will be 2:00 PM Wednesday October 19, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA.
Mark Lee Williamson was born at Edwards Air Force Base in California on September 25, 1961. He died on October 15, 2005 in Irving, TX.
Mark was a graduate of West Monroe High School. He entered the Navy and graduated from the Nuclear Power School. He served twelve years in the Navy and Naval Reserve. He graduated from Louisiana Tech with a computer science degree and was presently employed with Prime Control in Lewisville, TX.
Mark is survived by his parents Johnie and Katherine Williamson; two brothers, Gary Lee of Jacksonville, FL, Eric Lee of Pearl, MS; sister Gail Williamson of West Monroe, LA, and numerous aunts, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Malvin and Rhetta Antley and Luther and Maude Williamson and a beloved nephew, Darius Williamson.
Pallbearers will be James Spivey, Mike Hislop, Chris Lawton, Bruce Jones, Jim Rogers and Tom Bount.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

James Mark Albritton, 44
James Mark Albritton of West Monroe, a welder, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lucille Bailey, 68
TALLULAH — Lucille Bailey died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Reatha Marsh Brown, 69
SHERIDAN, Ark. — Reatha Mildred Marsh Brown, a home interior consultant, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Jones Pentecostal Church, Jones. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery, Jones, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Easter Mae Coleman, 57
RAYVILLE — Easter Mae Coleman, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Florine C. Freeland, 81
BASTROP — Florine Catherine Freeland, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Edwin J. Harper, 76
MER ROUGE — Edwin J. Harper, a retired employee of International Paper Co., died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Carter Cemetery, Collinston.

Arlean Jackson, 79
Arlean Jackson of West Monroe, a caregiver, died Oct. 12. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Michael LeBlanc, 34
WILDSVILLE — Michael LeBlanc, a construction worker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

James L. LeBrun, 63
HODGE — James L. "PeeWee" LeBrun, a road construction worker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Springhill Cemetery.

Ruth Lockhart, 92
HODGE — Ruth Lockhart died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery, Quitman.

Wilma Shaw, 86
TALLULAH — Wilma Shaw, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Pearlee P.B. Skains, 87
BASTROP — Pearlee Pardon Braswell Skains, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Rev. Joe Ward, 78
The Rev. Joe Ward of Monroe, a Baptist pastor, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Marcus Watson, 20
BASTROP — Marcus Watson, a student, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Wendy R. Westbrooks, 36
COLUMBIA — Wendy Gail Rawls Westbrooks, a homemaker, formerly of Bastrop, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Bonita Road Baptist Church.

Matra Williams, 75
TALLULAH — Matra Williams, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. today at St. Mary's Chapel of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

Previously Acknowledged
Richardson, Thomas Newton: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

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

JAMES MARK ALBRITTON - Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for James Mark Albritton, 44, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 20, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Jerry Antley officiating.
Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.
Mark passed away at his home on Monday, October 17, 2005.
Mark was a welder by trade having joined Local Welding Union # 798 out of Tulsa, OK at the age of 18 in 1979. For the past two years he worked as a pipeline inspector in Coos Bay, Oregon. Mark made many friendships through his travels all over the United States and had many friends in West
Monroe, LA.
Mark leaves behind his father, Dale Albritton; his mother, Samis Albritton; two sisters, Carla Stansbury and husband, Carey (Leon) and Rhonda Hill and husband, Greg; and brother, Brandon Albritton all of West Monroe, LA; nephews, Tristan and Dakota Hill, and Colin Stansbury; nieces, Hannah Albritton of Simsboro, LA. and Destiny Weaver; his beloved uncle, Ronnie Heath and wife, Sharon; three special cousins, Erika Breen, Gena Lafferty, and Holly Heath; very special friend, Stephanie Stewart and his special
buddies, Vance and Cathy Richardson and Ricky and Natalie Culp all of West Monroe.
Pallbearers will be Vance Richardson, Ricky Culp, Mark Hicks, Heath Culp, Joe Zuber, and Colt Grubbs.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Buck Anders, Jonathon White, Kyle Townsend, Robert McClendon, Joe McGee, and Ronnie Fowler.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Wednesday, at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer
Society.
Mark was a very special person and his family and friends will miss him so very much.

LELA B. JONES - Roller Funeral Home, Conway, AR
Lela B. Jones, 90, of Conway, AR, formerly of Epps, LA, died Sunday, October 16, 2005.
She was a Home Economics Teacher at Epps High School for thirty-nine and one half years and was mayor of Epps, LA for two years, was a Christian and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Conway, AR.
Lela was born to the late Joseph and Susie Bullock in Carson, Mississippi on October 27, 1914, and was preceded in death by her husband Edward Jones and a brother, Preston Bullock.
She is survived by one son Joseph E. Jones and wife Pansy of Bigelow, AR; one granddaughter Alecia Burroughs of Monroe, LA; one step-grandson Bille Tate of Colorado Springs, CO; two great-granddaughters, one step-great-granddaughter, and one step great-grandson; and a host of friends and extended family.
Graveside services will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 20, 2005 in Epps Cemetery, Epps, LA with the Rev. Pat Loftin officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 PM, Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi, LA.

ELLEN GALLAGHER MINTZ - Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Ellen Gallagher Mintz, 78, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 20, 2005 at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Monroe, LA with Rev. Mark Watson and Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating. Burial services will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Ellen was born in Augusta, GA on January 9, 1927. She passed away on October 17, 2005 surrounded by family.
Ellen was quietly proud of her pure Irish heritage, especially on St. Patrick’s Day. She shared her passion for the game of golf with her entire family. Later in life, she enjoyed the challenge of duplicate bridge. Throughout her healthy life, she remained active in several local organizations. Ellen was an adventurous world traveler. Her two most endearing qualities were her ever-lasting love of her large family and her devout faith.
Ellen is survived by her husband of fifty-nine years, Dr. Stanley R. Mintz; her four children Steve Mintz, Andy Mintz, Ellen Aydlett, and Mary Theus; her nine grandchildren Ken Theus, Ellen Theus, Brandon Aydlett, Stanton Aydlett, Ben Mintz, Charlotte Mintz, Will Mintz, Joanie Mintz, and Blair Mintz; a brother, two
sisters, and numerous cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her two loving parents, her identical twin sister, and
another sister.
Pallbearers will be her five grandsons and lifelong family friend Dr. Sol Courtman.
Honorary pallbearers will be family friends Bill Dent, Jr., Dr. Gordon Gates, Erwin Hester, Sackman/J. Marx, Saul Mintz, Dr. Clancy Roberts, and Ernest Strauss.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Wednesday, October 19, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe, LA.
Memorials may be sent to the Saint Vincent de Paul Society or any church or charity.

ELOISE E. WILEY - Young’s Funeral Home, Ferriday, LA
Eloise E. Wiley, age 86, of Jonesville, LA died Tuesday, October 18, 2005, at St. Francis Cabrini Medical Center in Alexandria, LA. Mrs. Wiley was retired from FHA after twenty-five years and was a member of the Christian Church. She was also very active in the Euna Fields Sunday School Class. She was a former Secretary of the Soy Bean Festival, and a Former member of the Jonesville Garden Club.
She was the daughter of the late Sidney Egnew and the late Hattie Belle Christy Egnew.
She is survived by her three daughters Martha Marie Bullock and husband Bill of Jonesville, LA, Judy Ruth Lingo and husband Lindy of Oak Grove, LA and Mary Beth Boothe and husband Ellis of Jonesville, LA; six grandchildren Ann Marie Robbins, Lindy Carl Lingo, Jr., Jim Lingo, Wiley Boothe and Ellisa Boothe and six great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Young’s Funeral Home in Jonesville, LA.
Visitation will be at Young’s Funeral Home in Jonesville on Thursday, October 20, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
Funeral service will be at First Baptist Church of Jonesville at 10:00 AM Friday, October 21, 2005 with the Rev. Marshall Douglas, Rev. Winford Belgard and Dr. Ralph Webber officiating. Interment will be at Jena City Cemetery in Jena, LA.
Pallbearers will be Lindy Carl Lingo, Jr., Jim Lingo, Wiley Boothe, David Egnew, Killian Kupper, Ben Dosher, Glen Wheeler and Jimmy Wiley.

In Loving Memory of B.J. Crowley
Dec. 7, 1930 ~ Oct. 19, 2000
“But O for the touch of a
vanish’d hand,
And the sound of a voice
that is still!”
~ Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Karen

Nicholas F. Bruscato, 96
Nicholas F. Bruscato of Monroe, a masonry contractor, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

David Earl Calhoun, 73
David Earl Calhoun of West Monroe, retired from Bancroft Bag, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.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, Calhoun.

Walter A. Compton Jr., 67
RUSTON — Walter Ambrose Compton Jr., an electrician, died Oct. 14. Memorial services are 6 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Florine C. Freeland, 81
BASTROP — Florine Catherine Freeland, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Family visitation will be held after services. Burial will be at Stevenson Cemetery.

Izell Hall, 68
Izell Hall of Monroe, a musician, died Oct. 15. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Empire Church of Deliverance. Visitation is 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street extension.

Lela B. Jones, 90
CONWAY, Ark. — Lela B. Jones, a retired home economics teacher and former Epps mayor, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Epps Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Michael A. LeBlanc, 33
WILDSVILLE — Michael Anthony LeBlanc, a construction worker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Evangeline Baptist Church, Wildsville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Tamekia D. McFee, 25
Tamekia D. McFee of West Monroe, a sitter, died Oct. 14. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Monroe Church of Christ. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Betty Petty, 65
Betty Petty, a registered nurse of West Monroe, 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. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

George Pylant, 81
George Pylant of West Monroe, a construction contractor, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Karen Walsh Rials, 50
ZWOLLE — Karen Walsh Rials, a registered nurse, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church of Zwolle. Burial will be at Zwolle City Cemetery under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home, Zwolle.

Dustin Glen Roper, 35
MER ROUGE — Dustin Glen Roper, a auto technician with Diamond Dodge, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Alma Cathryn Sanders, 66
OAK GROVE — Alma Cathryn Sanders, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Beulah Baptist Church. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today at Beulah Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Concord Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Daisy Sanders, 60
TALLULAH — Daisy Sanders died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Ruth Saucer, 87
Ruth Saucer of Richwood, a homemaker, died Oct. 15. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Logtown Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

David L. Tanner, 45
David L. Tanner of West Monroe, a construction worker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mark Lee Williamson, 44
IRVING, Texas — Mark Lee Williamson, an industrial computer programmer formerly of West Monroe, died Saturday. 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 Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Previously Acknowledged
Brown, Reatha Mildred Marsh: 10 a.m. today, Jones Pentecostal Church, Jones.
Harper, Edwin J.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Skains, Pearlee Pardon Braswell: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Westbrooks, Wendy Gail Rawls: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Williams, Matra: 11 a.m. today, New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.

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

REVEREND WILLIAM ROBERT FULLER
Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home - Huntington, TX
Funeral services for Reverend William Robert Fuller, 60, of Huntington, TX will be held Saturday, October 22, 2005 at 1:00 PM in the Shawnee Church in Huntington, TX with Brother Cary Modisett officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park in Lufkin, TX.
Reverend Fuller was born March 31, 1945 in Urania, LA, to William C. and Anna Mae (Wrinkle) Fuller, and died Tuesday, October 18, 2005 in a local hospital.
Reverend Fuller had resided in Huntington for the past ten years. He served as a minister for forty-two years, pastoring and evangelizing in TX, MS, OR, LA and AR. He was an extremely good musician and singer, and he touched many lives. Reverend Fuller was a member of the Shawnee Church in Huntington.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra J. Fuller of Huntington; daughter and son-in-law, Charisma and Cory Capps of Huntington; granddaughter, Charity Brookann Capps of Huntington; mother, Anna Mae Fuller of Huntington; and numerous other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, William C. Fuller.
Pallbearers will be Douglas Holly, Brent Lee, Anthony Lambert, Tyler Walea, Chase Capps and Cyle Bates.
Honorary pallbearers will be Clyde Jenkins, Bobby J. Lee, Billy J. Simmons, Reverend Ron Fant, Billy White and Douglas Holland.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Friday, evening at the Shawnee Church in Huntington, TX.
Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home, Huntington, TX will be directing.

AUBREY HILL - Aubrey Hill, a retired accountant, died on October 14, 2005, at Union Parish Hospital. He was a resident of Timberlake Nursing Home in Farmerville, LA.
Aubrey is survived by numerous nieces and nephews including Joe Ledoux, Bill Ledoux, Jim Ledoux and Ann Breard; stepchildren Jalna Kottwitz, Bill O'Donnell and Eddie O'Donnell; brother-in-law Bill Willhite and his wife Marilyn, who were his loving caregivers the past few years.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Beth Hill and Ola Hill; sisters Alice Hill Willhite and Saralea Hill Ledoux and brother Charles Hill of Pearlington, MS.
He was born on march 26, 1910 in Logtown, LA and was a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Army and participated in D-Day at Normandy and the Battle of Bulge.
Mr. Hill gave his body to LSU Medical Center. Memorials may be made to the charity of donors choice.

MABLE SOLOMON JACKSON
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Mable Solomon Jackson, 83, of Epps will be held at 3:30 PM Friday, October 21, 2005 at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Delhi. Fr. Joe Puthuppally will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Thursday at Cox Funeral Home.
Mrs. Jackson died Wednesday morning at her residence. She was retired from the West Carroll School systems after having served as secretary for the Epps School for over twenty-five years. She was a member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, L. L. "Son" Jackson and her parents Solomon R. Solomon and Salemy Maloof Solomon.
She is survived by three children, Phil Jackson and wife Sharron of Epps, Wayne Jackson of West Monroe and Paula Hough and husband Donnie of Monroe; one sister, Mary Wahlen of Nokesville, VA; four grandchildren, Brad Hough, Kelly Freeland and David and Chris Jackson two great grandchildren, Grant Freeland and Braden Hough.
The family also awaits the anticipated birth of her third great grandchild Anthony Christian Jackson.
Pallbearers will be Eddie Guchereau, Don Gwin, Randy Miller, Mark Miller, Kevin Hale and Johnny Simms.
To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our web page at www.coxfuneral.com.

WILLIAM ARDIS MARBURY, JR.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
Funeral services for William Ardis Marbury, Jr., 88, will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, October 21, 2005 at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Ruston, LA with The Reverend Edward M. Head, Jr. Rector and Reverend Douglas L. McGuire. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA.
Mr. Marbury died Wednesday, October 19, 2005 in Ruston, LA following a recent illness. Mr. Marbury was born on July 22, 1917, in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA. He is the son of William Ardis Marbury, Sr. and Leola Ridgdill Marbury. He graduated from Louisana Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in the School of Business Administration in 1936. Mr. Marbury married Virginia Lomax of Ruston, LA on September 5, 1943 and had two daughters. The Marbury's started many businesses and have been successfully running them for over sixty years.
Mr. Marbury is survived by his wife, Virginia Lomax Marbury; daughters, Rebekah Marbury Napper and husband Lue Charles Napper; grandson, Lomax Bailey Napper; Caroline Ardis Marbury, grandson, William Samuel Smart and granddaughter Virginia Elizabeth Smart; and sister Martha Marbury Gerig.
Memorials may be made to Louisiana Methodist Children's Home, Louisiana Tech University Scholarship Fund; Episcopal Church of The Redeemer, Ruston; Special Olympics or Charity of choice.
Pallbearers will be John Mills Armstrong, John Emory, Don Faust, Lee Griffin, John E. Maxwell, Dr. Dan Reneau, Mickey Slaughter, and Dr. F. Jay Taylor.
Honorary pallbearers will be James Davison, C. E. Faulk, Jr., Dr. Marvin T. Green, Dickie Heard, Wiley Hilburn, Jr., Thomas M. Hunt, Dr. J. V. Jones, Jr., Frank Miller, L. D. "Buddy" Napper, George Vance Sehon, John Shealy, Pat Siudy, Bill Tubre, Chastain Wardlaw, Carl A. Wilson, R. E. "Jack" Woodard, and Russell Woodard.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 20, 2005, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, Louisiana.

JEAN R. MORAN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
A memorial service for Mrs. Jean R. Moran, 75, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 22, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Johnny Hankins and Father Pat Murphy officiating.
Mrs. Moran was born August 8, 1930, in Akron, Ohio, and passed away September 16, 2005, in Monroe, LA. She spent her early years in Akron and graduated from Ouachita High School after her family relocated to Monroe. She was a devoted wife and coworker, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
She is survived by her husband of forty-three years, Bill Moran of Monroe; three children: Robert Moran and wife Andi of Choudrant, Emily Bianchini and husband Ron of Pittsburgh, PA, and Bill Moran, Jr. of Monroe; grandchildren Paul Moran, Elaina, Elizabeth and Emilia Bianchini; brother Tom Rainer and wife Sandy of Shreveport; and numerous beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

DAVID LYNN TANNER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for David Lynn Tanner, 45, of West Monroe, LA, will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, October 21, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Rev. Neil Everett will be officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
David was born September 6, 1960 and passed away October 17, 2005 after sustaining injuries from an automobile accident.
David was a loving son, brother and uncle. He was a graduate of West Monroe High School. David is preceded in death by his father, Raymond E. Tanner, grandparents, Ollie and Emma Dupree.
David is survived by his mother, Billie Tanner Brister, sister, Diane Tanner Beadle and husband Steve; nieces, Ashley Anselmo Ortego, Kristy and Emily Anselmo, also numerous cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.
Pallbearers will be Charles Dupree, Steve Beadle, Allen Adams, Hubert Copes, Ben Hudson, and Sam Ferrington.
Honorary pallbearers will be Kenny Warner, Josh Warnock, and Tommy Foster.
Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

EDWARD LEE THOMASON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Edward Thomason, 66, of Mangham, LA will be 10:00 AM Friday, October 21, 2005, at Calvary Baptist Church, Mangham, LA. Rev. Gary Courtney will be officiating. Interment will follow at Hewitt Cemetery, Mangham, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Mr. Thomason was born September 3, 1939 and passed away October 18, 2005.
Mr. Thomason was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Mangham, LA. He was an active sportsman, he loved football, gardening and travel. His special love was his grandchildren and his little Boston Terrier, Sadie.
Mr. Thomason was preceded in death by his parents Thomas A. Thomason and Julia Ammie Thomason; a brother, Thomas W. Thomason and two sisters, Evelyn Traweek and Bobbie Muse.
Mr. Thomason is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Carol Kay Vanderflute Thomason of Mangham, LA; son, Rickey Thomason and his wife Jennifer of Sterlington, LA, daughter, Belinda Hill and husband Kevin of Mangham, LA; five grandchildren: Tabitha Thomason and fiancé, Bobby Reynolds, Julia Thomason, Whitney Cain Thomason, Samantha Hill, and Kyle Hill; one great grandchild, Ragan Reynolds; two brothers: James Thomason and wife Rae of Shreveport, LA, Leroy Thomason of Baskin, LA; three sisters: Dean Allison and husband Dan of Ludlow, Mississippi, Mary Johnston of Magnolia, TX, Sarah Grippando and husband Carl of Terry, MS; numerous nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.
Pallbearers will be Mark Johnston, Tommy Duane Johnston, Henry Muse, Jim Thomason, Tony Grippando and Josh Johnston.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of Calvary Baptist Church.
Visitation will be Thursday after 5:00 PM at Calvary Baptist Church, Mangham, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
A special thanks to Laura and Christy at LSU Oncology Department for all their special care and treatment. Thanks to Susanne, his Hospice nurse, whom he loved dearly for a short time.

Mark Albritton, 44
Mark Albritton of West Monroe, a welder, died Monday. 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 Hasley Cemetery.

Easter Mae Coleman, 57
RAYVILLE — Easter Mae Coleman, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Pine & Rosa Street Church of Christ. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Love & Charity Cemetery.

Sharon Newsom Dodd, 56
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico — Sharon Newsom Dodd, a registered nurse formerly of Monroe, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Shirley M. Faulkner, 68
FERRIDAY — Shirley M. Faulkner died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Riverside Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Eva Pentecostal Church Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Linda Mae Harris, 77
OAK GROVE — Linda Mae Harris, a secretary, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilbourne Pentecostal Church, Kilbourne. Burial will be at Kilbourne Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Mable S. Jackson, 83
EPPS — Mable Solomon Jackson, a retired Epps School secretary, died Wednesday. Services are 3:30 p.m. Friday at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, Delhi. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at Epps Cemetery.

Annie O. Jacques, 91
HERNANDO, Fla. — Annie O. Jacques, formerly of Ferriday, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Lois Johnson, 56
NEW ORLEANS — Lois Johnson, a housekeeper formerly of Newellton, died Oct. 15. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church. Burial will be at Wyoming Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Newellton.

Wilbert Dan Kennedy, 61
OAK GROVE — Wilbert Dan Kennedy, a retired farmer, died Oct. 13. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church. Burial will be at Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ellen Gallagher Mintz, 78
Ellen Gallagher Mintz of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Marvin E. Moon, 71
DUBACH — Marvin E. "Dude" Moon, an independent poultry distributor, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Salem Methodist Church, Dubach. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Dale Price, 43
SICILY ISLAND — Dale Price, a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Leland Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 5 p.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

George Pylant, 81
George Pylant of West Monroe, a construction contractor, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Community Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery.

Demetric Rhue, 27
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Demetric Rhue, a truck driver formerly of Rayville, died Oct. 11. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Rayville. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Royal Blue Cemetery.

Wilma Shaw, 86
TALLULAH — Wilma Shaw, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

The Rev. Joe Ward, 78
The Rev. Joe Ward of Monroe, a Baptist pastor, died Oct. 15. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joe Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at St. Luke Baptist Church Cemetery, Alto.

Reginald 'Ricky' Ware, 57
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Reginald "Ricky" Ware, a retired farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Wake services are 7-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Ruth Washington, 82
CROWVILLE — Ruth Washington, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Wake services are 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Marcus Watson, 20
BASTROP — Marcus Watson, a student, died Oct. 14. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at the Morehouse District Educational Association Building, Bastrop. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lucille Downey Watts, 101
BASTROP — Lucille Downey Watts, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5:30-7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Compton, Walter Ambrose Jr.: 6 p.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Freeland, Florine Catherine: 11 a.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation has been changed to 9 a.m. Friday until services begin at the funeral home.
Hall, Izell: 1 p.m. Saturday, Empire Church of Deliverance, Monroe.
Harper, Edwin J.: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Jones, Lela B.: 10 a.m. today, Epps Cemetery, Epps.
LeBlanc, Michael Anthony: 2 p.m. today, Evangeline Baptist Church, Wildsville.
McFee, Tamekia D.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Monroe Church of Christ, Monroe.
Saucer, Ruth: 11 a.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe.

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

GEORGE L. PYLANT
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
George L. Pylant, 81, of West Monroe, LA, died Tuesday, October 18, 2005. He was a World War II veteran, serving with the 32nd Bombardment Squadron of the U. S. Army Air Corps in Italy. He became a prominent figure in area construction, working with R.W Butler & Sons, Greater Monroe Homes, and Jesse F. Heard & Sons construction companies, before becoming a partner in Whitey White Construction, and later the founder of Vulcan Company.
He was actively engaged in a variety of church and community affairs over the years, including founding Boy Scout Troop 27 in 1958, and serving as the Scout Master for a number of years.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Dorothy Buras Pylant; sons Ray Pylant of Springfield, Virginia, Louis Pylant of West Monroe, LA, and Randy Pylant of Baton Rouge, LA; sister Joann Prince of Carthage, TX; nine grandchildren; and twenty-two great grandchildren.
Visitation will be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1321 North 7th Street, West Monroe, on Friday, October 21 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at Community Baptist Church, 164 Defreese Road, West Monroe, at 10:00 AM Saturday, October 22, 2005 followed by graveside services at Hasley Cemetery on Arkansas Road, West Monroe.

DUSTIN GLEN ROPER
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Dustin Glen Roper, 35, born on May 5, 1970 lost his life in an automobile accident on Hwy 592 in Bastrop, LA on October 17, 2005.
Dustin leaves behind a warm loving wife Angelic (34); three sons Devin (5), Jarred (3) and Michael (15).
Immediate surviving family members include his father Dennis Roper of Clearwater, FL and his mother Brenda Carruth of Ruston, LA; maternal Grandparents Papaw Louis and Mamaw Lucille Jones and Paternal Grandmother, Granny Ida Roper; siblings include Alana Carruth, Hilary Roper, Colin Roper and Mike Manning; Uncle Harmon Jones, Aunt Sherry Jones and Uncle David Roper.
He is preceded in death by his paternal Papaw George Roper.
Dustin touched many hearts in his thirty-five years of life. Many family members and friends will miss him dearly. Dustin had many great visions and was a loving person who sacrificed a great deal helping others in need. He loved his family and friends very much and I believe he would say "As you read this my friends, I want you to know I would love to stay with you all, please smile when you think of me, my body's gone that's all - "A Tout le Monde" - "Rock-n-Roll!"
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Golden's Funeral Home in Bastrop. Services will be held Saturday October 22, 2005 at 2:00 PM in the First Apostolic Church on 11384 Crossett Hwy. The burial will take place at the Bartholomew United Methodist Church on Old Bonita Road following the service.
Active pallbearers will be Nathan White, Perry Book, Jimmy Bezzard, Tony Pickering, Jay Crymes, Robert Aulds, Jeremy Pickering and Wayne Yelverton.
Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Lemons Roper and Colin Roper and all of Dustin's special friends.
Visitation will be 8:00 AM until 9:00 PM Friday at Golden's Funeral 2016 East Madison Avenue, Bastrop, LA.
After the burial all family and friends are invited to gather at the home of Victor and Dana Fricke for a candlelight vigil at 9945 Cave Off Road.

FRED P. STEWART
Miller Funeral Home - Houston, TX
Fred P. Stewart, born in West Carroll Parish on March 29, 1905, raised below Ruston, and former resident of Bastrop, passed away at the age 100 in Houston, TX on October 14, 2005.
He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-nine years, Zelma Cortez Prestridge Stewart, also a native of West Carroll. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Ann and John Hardy of Houston; granddaughters, Elizabeth and Allison Hardy; sisters-in-law Mae Copes of Fairhope, AL, Ellen Krause of Fort Myers, FL, and sister-in-law and husband Inez and Paul Gawthorp of Cody, WY and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at the First Church of God in Bastrop, LA on Saturday, October 22, 2005 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Dalyn Helbling presiding.

Lucille Bailey, 68
TALLULAH — Lucille Bailey, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Brown Day, 82
TALLULAH — Brown Day died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Lynnotte K. Gunter, 83
Lynnotte Kennedy Gunter of West Monroe, formerly of Strong, Ark., died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Bailey Funeral Home, El Dorado, Ark. Burial will be at Strong Cemetery.

Narcissa Guy, 78
FORTUNE FORK — Narcissa Guy, a homemaker, died Oct. 15. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Celler Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah. Burial will be in the church cemetery near Tallulah.

Arlean Jackson, 79
Arlean Jackson of West Monroe, a caregiver, died Wednesday. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Travelers Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is in Sibley Church Cemetery, Ruston.

Willie Mae Jones, 86
TALLULAH — Willie Mae Jones, a homemaker, died Oct. 15. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Solomon Temple Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Neva Richey Lanier, 78
MANIFEST — Neva Richey Lanier, a retired X-ray technician, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Pisgah Baptist Church, Manifest. Burial will be at Andrews Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

W.T. Loring, 70
W.T. Loring of Monroe, a retired truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Free Gift Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Bell Union Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Larry Dean Luft, 59
Larry Dean Luft of Swartz, an industrial technician with Beacon Corp., died Thursday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Further arrangements are incomplete.

William A. Marbury Jr., 88
RUSTON — William Ardis Marbury Jr., a businessman and community leader, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Jean R. Moran, 75
Jean R. Moran of Monroe, a homemaker, died Oct. 16. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until services begin at the funeral home.

Albert Myles, 76
DELHI — Albert Myles, a farmer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Alice Nelson, 39
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Alice Nelson, an accountant, died Oct. 16. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Sunday at New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Daisy Sanders, 60
TALLULAH — Daisy Sanders, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Palestine Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

David L. Tanner, 45
David L. Tanner of West Monroe, a construction contractor, died Monday. 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.

Edward Lee Thomason, 66
MANGHAM — Edward Lee Thomason, a salesman for a welding supply company, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Calvary Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Hewitt Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Coleman, Easter Mae: 2 p.m. Saturday, Pine & Rosa Street Church of Christ, Rayville.
Compton, Walter Ambrose Jr.: 6 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Freeland, Florine Catherine: 11 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation has been changed to 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home.
Hall, Izell: 1 p.m. Saturday, Empire Church of Deliverance, Monroe.
Jackson, Mable Solomon: 3:30 p.m. today, St. Theresa's Catholic Church, Delhi.
Johnson, Lois: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Newellton.
Kennedy, Wilbert Dan: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Rayville.
McFee, Tamekia D.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Monroe Church of Christ, Monroe.
Moon, Marvin E. "Dude": 10 a.m. today, Salem Methodist Church, Dubach.
Price, Dale: 2 p.m. today, Leland Pentecostal Church, Ferriday.
Pylant, George: 10 a.m. Saturday, Community Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Rhue, Demetric: 1 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Rayville.
Saucer, Ruth: 11 a.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe.
The Rev. Ward, Joe: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Joe Baptist Church, Alto.
Ware, Reginald "Ricky": 1 p.m. Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium, Lake Providence.
Washington, Ruth: 1 p.m. Saturday, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville.
Watson, Marcus: 11 a.m. Saturday, the Morehouse District Educational Association Building, Bastrop.
Watts, Lucille Downey: 3 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

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

SHARON NEWSOM DODD
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Sharon Newsom Dodd, 56, of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, will be at 1:00 PM Sunday, October 23, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Terry Hinds officiating.
Sharon, a licensed Medical Lab Technician and a traveling registered nurse, was born September 26, 1949, in Monroe, LA, and died October 17, 2005, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Survivors include her husband, Kyle Dodd of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; mother, Irene Newsom of Monroe, LA; daughter, Kerrie Cearley and husband James Semora of Mayflower, AR; son, Tracey Cearley and wife Jackie of Conroe, TX; step-daughter, Kathy Gondhalekar and husband Raj; step-sons, Adrian and Ronnie Dodd; grandchildren, Zac, Sydney, and Chance Cearley, Michael and Katherine White, and Jerrod Semora; great grandchild, Mason White; sister, Patty Hickey; and uncle and aunt, James and Viola Newsom of Monroe, LA.
Visitation will be from 10:30 AM until service time Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

FRANK J. FELICE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston, LA
Private family services for Frank J. Felice, 86, were held Friday, October 21, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Interment will be at Indian Village Cemetery in South Calhoun, LA.
Mr. Felice passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2005, following a brief illness.
He was preceded in death by his father Sal Felice, mother Mary Nolfi Felice, first wife Nancy Gaston Felice, and son Frank J. Felice, Jr. (Joe).
Mr. Felice was a member of the Pine Hills Golf association, who as an avid golfer that enjoyed playing the senior men's group on Wednesday.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Walters Felice of Choudrant; daughter, Linda Williams of Mandeville, LA; stepsons, Gary Smith of West Monroe, Randy Smith of Choudrant, Charles Smith of Choudrant, and Steven Smith of Gastonia, NC; four grandchildren; eight step grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to the Indian Village Cemetery Fund or the American Cancer Society.

LARRY DEAN LUFT
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Larry Dean Luft, 59, of Swartz, LA, will be at 3:00 PM, Sunday, October 23, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Terry Hinds and Rev. Glenn Gardner officiating. Burial will be in Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Luft, an Industrial Technician with Beacon Corp, was born February 23, 1946, in Monroe, LA and died October 20, 2005, in Woodstock, GA. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a lifelong resident of Ouachita Parish. He was the proud grandfather of two grandsons. He was preceded in death by his father, Julius Lee Luft; mother, Ora Mae Trichell McNease; and step-father, Albert McNease.
Survivors include his wife of thirty-nine years, Helen Moore Luft; sons, Julius Gregory Luft and wife, Holly and Joseph Lee Luft; grandchildren, Nathan Curtis Luft and Jacob Gregory Luft; and aunts, Ruby Trichell McDaniel, Allie Mae Trichell McDonnell, and Hazel Trichell Bedenbender.
Pallbearers will be Curtis Edward Moore, Michael Moore, John Robertson, Danny Trichell, Tim Stampley, and Marvin Trichell.
Honorary pallbearers will be Huey P. Hankins, Sonny Ramsey, Daniel O'Neal, and Johnny House.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7 PM, Saturday, October 22, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

MYRTLE CRAIN MOODY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Myrtle Crain Moody, 78, will be held Sunday, October 23, 2005, 2:00 PM, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe, with Rev. Lindle Stewart officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.
Mrs. Moody, a retired Ouachita Parish school bus driver, passed away October 20, 2005 after a lengthy illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy E. Moody and grandson, Daryl Ray Arnold.
Mrs. Moody is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jerill and Alvis Arnold of Monroe; her son and daughter-in-law, Merill and Alma Moody of Marion; a sister, Vorine Crain Hatten of Sikes; granddaughters, Cherie Arnold Counts, Lori Beatty and Donja Colvin; grandson: Ray Moody; great grandchildren: Mattie Counts, Lauren Beaudion, Matt Beaudoin, and Brittany Colvin; numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are: Bill Ryan Gray, Newton Sanson, Mike Moore, Randy Wilbanks, Ed Takewell, and Chad Day.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency or the New Light Baptist Church.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 22, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PERCY QUIN MYERS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral Services for Mr. Percy Quin Myers, 89, of West Monroe, LA, will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 22, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Cecil Gregory officiating. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Garden Cemetery.
Mr. Myers died on Thursday, October 20, 2005, at Glenwood Hospital. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Fay Greer Carter and wife, Lucille "Mollie" Smith Myers.
He is survived by his daughter, Eloise "Tiny" Myers, grandchildren, Stacy M Trim and husband Kenny Bo, Carey Greer and wife Susan, Bill Greer and wife Debbie, seven great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, brother, Charlie Myers and wife Hazel, sister, Marylin Day, Vera Boyd and husband Austin, and Marvie Chandler, numerous nieces, nephews, and canine friends, Yum-Yum and Yo-Yo.
Pallbearers will be Kenny Bo Trim, Allen Trim, Lacey Trim, Tommy Smith, Joel Myers, Roy Myers, and Chad Phiel.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Dustin Quin Trim, Pat Branch, and Ben Brice.
Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until Service Time Saturday October 22, 2005.

LAVERA OZELL WALKER
Cox Funeral Home - Lake Providence, LA
Funeral services for LaVera Ozell Walker, age 84, of Cary, North Carolina will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 23, 2005 at the Transylvania Baptist Church in Transylvania, Louisiana. Reverend Paul Stephens will officate. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until time of service Sunday at the church.
Burial will follow in the New Forest Cemetery in Forest, Louisiana.
Mrs. Walker died Thursday, October 20, 2005 in Cary, North Carolina.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Melton Byrne Walker; her parents, Robert Jason McCarty and Winnie Dukes McCarty; and four brothers, Jack McCarty, Freeman McCarty, Vernon McCarty and Hulon "Buster" McCarty.
She is survived by six daughters, Betty Walley of Dallas, Texas; Dianne Nylander of Santa Fe, New Mexico; Joyce McCord of Brownsboro, Texas; Ginger Robbins of Cary, North Carolina; Nancy Walker of Fredricksburg, Texas; and Sherri Fastabend of Lake Charles, Louisiana; sister, Belle Gardner of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren, Suzanne Anderson, Ron Walley, Christi Bower, Erin Robbins, Chelsea Fastabend and William Fastabend; four great grandchildren, Lauren Walley, Chase Anderson, Gabby Walley and Pierce Anderson.

MILDRED MCKNIGHT WINDHAM
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mildred McKnight Windham, 89, of Monroe will be 10:00 AM Monday, October 24, 2005, at St. Matthew Catholic Church with Father Mike Haney, Father Sebastian Kallarackal, Father Job Edathinatt, and Father Joe Puthuppally officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paschal's Cemetery in West Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Windham died Wednesday, October 19, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, C. F. "Bud" Windham.
Survivors include stepchildren, Nelda Windham Shaver and Jerry Windham, and several nieces and nephews including Rick and Adeline Inzina and John T. Singley.
Pallbearers will be Jim Maricelli, Harry Stone, Steve Whipple, Robert Schott, Francis Landreaux, and Jerry Windham.
Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home with a vigil wake service at 6:00 PM.

Rosetta Self Brewer, 64
ROSENBURG, Texas — Rosetta Self Brewer, a property manager formerly of Oak Grove, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at New Prospect Baptist Church. Visitation is 11 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Unity Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

James H. Cash, 61
James H. Cash of West Monroe, former owner of Pool World, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Abe Davis Jr., 50
ALEXANDRIA — Abe Davis Jr., a construction worker formerly of Clayton, died Oct. 17. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Springfield Baptist Church, Loamland. Burial will be at Loamland Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Dorothy Hood Gentry, 78
Dorothy Pearl Hood Gentry of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11:30 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Percy Quin Myers, 89
Percy Quin Myers of West Monroe, a retired farmer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Irene Wilson Parker, 78
TALLULAH — Irene Wilson Parker, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at First United Pentecostal Church of Tallulah. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at Silver Cross Cemetery.

Doyle R. Roberts Sr., 71
HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Doyle R. Roberts Sr., a refinery operator formerly of Buras, died Wednesday. Services are noon today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Dustin Glen Roper, 35
MER ROUGE — Dustin Glen Roper, a auto technician with Diamond Dodge, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Apostolic Church of Bastrop. Burial will be at Bartholomew Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Audine Antley Sanders, 76
DEVILLE — Audine "Sis" Nugent Antley Sanders died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Pineville. Visitation is 8 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Bob Cemetery.

Clarice D. Singleton, 79
Clarice D. Singleton of West Monroe, a retired office manager for The Pillars, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mark Sledge, 83
Mark Sledge of Monroe, a farmer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Madeline T. Watson, 71
COLUMBIA — Madeline Tarver Watson, a school teacher, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Previously Acknowledged
Bailey, Lucille: 1:30 p.m. today, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Coleman, Easter Mae: 2 p.m. today, Pine & Rosa Street Church of Christ, Rayville.
Gunter, Lynnotte Kennedy: 2 p.m. today, Bailey Funeral Home, El Dorado, Ark.
Guy, Narcissa: 11 a.m. today, Mt. Celler Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Hall, Izell: 1 p.m. today, Empire Church of Deliverance, Monroe.
Johnson, Lois: 1 p.m. today, St. Luke Baptist Church, Newellton.
Jones, Willie Mae: 11 a.m. today, Solomon Temple Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Kennedy, Wilbert Dan: 1 p.m. today, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Rayville.
Loring, W.T.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
McFee, Tamekia D.: 11 a.m. today, Monroe Church of Christ, Monroe.
Moran, Jean R.: 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Nelson, Alice: 3 p.m. Sunday, New Oakwood, Tallulah.
Pylant, George: 10 a.m. today, Community Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Rhue, Demetric: 1 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Rayville.
Sanders, Daisy: 2 p.m. today, Palestine Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Saucer, Ruth: 11 a.m. today, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe.
Rev. Ward, Joe: 1 p.m. today, St. Joe Baptist Church, Alto.
Ware, Reginald "Ricky": 1 p.m. today, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium, Lake Providence.
Washington, Ruth: 1 p.m. today, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville.
Watson, Marcus: 11 a.m. today, the Morehouse District Educational Association Building, Bastrop.

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

MRS. DAISY CRUSE
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Daisy Cruse age 83, a resident of Winnsboro, LA will be held at 1:00 PM Monday October 24, 2005 at First United Pentecostal Church in Winnsboro, LA with Rev. Floyd Hawthorne and Rev. Mark Powell officiating. Burial will be at Myrtle Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro, LA under the direction of Gill First National Funeral in Winnsboro, LA.
Mrs. Daisy Cruse was born to the union of her parents Arthur & Beatrice Richmond Poole on October 27, 1921 in Aimwell, LA and passed from this life on October 22, 2005 at the age of 83 at her residence in Winnsboro, Mrs. Cruse was a member of First United Pentecostal Church.
Mrs. Cruse is preceded in death by her parents and husband; Mr. Lacy Cruse.
She is survived by five children; Mary Davis of Winnsboro, LA, Charles Cruse of Winnsboro, LA, Brenda Cruse also of Winnsboro, LA, Caroline Wright of Crowville, LA and Marvin Cruse of Winnsboro, LA; two brothers Bill and W.O. Poole both of Aimwell, LA, one sister Sarah Massey also of Aimwell, LA, four grandchildren and one great-granchild.
Visitation will be Sunday October 23, 2005 from 5:00-9:00 PM at the Funeral Home and Monday October 24, 2005 from 1:00 PM until time of service at the Church.

DOROTHY "Mama Dot" PEARL HOOD GENTRY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Dorothy "Mama Dot" Pearl Hood Gentry, 78, of Monroe will be at 11:30 AM Monday, October 24, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. George Bonner officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Gentry died Thursday, October 20, 2005 at St. Joseph Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Gentry, Jr., two brothers and two sisters.
Mrs. Gentry is survived by her sons, Richard Gentry and Horace Gentry and wife, Jana; daughters, Juanita Irvin and Donna McGaha and husband Charles; one brother, Jack Hood; two sisters, Jennie Taylor and JoAnne Perry; six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Fred Spurlock, J. D. Teel, Steve Teel, Jamey Keith, Tommy Duckworth, and Butch Fleniken.
Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
The family would like to thank the staff of St. Joseph Nursing Home and Community Hospices of America for their loving care of Mrs. Gentry.

CLARICE SINGLETON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Clarice Singleton, 78, of West Monroe, LA, will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 24, 2005 at Highland Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Gordon "Skip" Dean officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Singleton was born November 8, 1926 in West Monroe, LA and passed away on October 21st, 2005 at the age of 78.
Clarice was a devout Christian who spent her life serving the Lord. She was an active member of Highland Baptist Church who touched many lives through her many avenues of ministry. She loved working with the youth, singing in the choir, and studying God's word. Her special talent was decorating and her love of it showed each time she decorated for special events at the church.
Clarice worked at the Pillars until the day the doors closed. She was employed there for over fifty years and spent a good number of those years serving as the manager.
Clarice was preceded in death by her husband, Willie A. Singleton, mother, Aline Gulledge, brothers, Leon Mitchell and Jackie Davis and sister Gomer Mitchell.
She is survived by her son Eddie Singleton, Sr. and wife Dotty, grandchildren, Kristy Mangrum and husband Scott, Eddie Singleton, Jr. and wife Wendy, great grandchildren, Logan and Tate, nephew, John Salter and wife Jean.
Our family will dearly miss her presence but we are able to take comfort in knowing that she is now in heaven and that when she met Jesus she heard, "Well done thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things, enter thou into the joy of the Lord."
Pallbearers will be Brian Schneider, Mike Pettis, Jonathan Harris, Gary Thomas, Mark Ulrich, Terry Moore, Tim Langston, Bobby Snowberger, and Kermit Soileau. Honorary Pallbearers will be A. L. "Shorty" Wilbanks, Claude Baines, Leo Townsend, J. E. Freeman, William Norris, Harry Neese.
Visitation will be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1321 North 7th Street, West Monroe, on Sunday, October 23 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

EVELYN BERNICE SWIHART
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
Funeral services for Miss Evelyn Bernice Swihart, 99, of West Monroe, Louisiana, will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 23, 2005, at the Delhi United Methodist Church in Delhi, Louisiana, with Reverend Joe Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park in Monroe. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to noon at Cox Funeral Home and from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church.
Miss Evelyn was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Swihart on January 26, l906, in Mauldin, Missouri. She earned a teaching degree from Will Mayfield College, and, after teaching one year, moved with her father to Waverly, Louisiana, in l930. Very soon after, she was hired by the Madison Parish School Board and taught for thirty-nine of her forty years at Waverly Elementary.
During those years she went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree from Louisiana Tech University and a Master's Degree from ULM. Miss Evelyn loved her children at Waverly, and she loved to tell stories about the "old days" there. She retired in l969 and then served for one year as principal at Franklin Academy in Winnsboro. She saw herself as an educator, not just a teacher, as she strived to instill values and character in her students. Those loving students gave her a 90th birthday party in l996. To her credit, she was active on state committees to earn teacher rights such as paid sick leave and improved retirement benefits.
Miss Evelyn and her father were also farmers during those years and had the trials and tribulations that go along with farming.
Among her many awards are the Diamond Award for service to the 4-H Club, the l984 Delhi Woman of the Year, and the White Rose Society for Garden Club Members. Also an active member of the Delhi Garden Club for many years, she made many contributions including serving as its president. She found she had a real talent for flower arranging and won many awards.
Finally, she loved her church, Delhi United Methodist, where she served in many capacities.
Miss Evelyn is survived by her niece, Sandy Swihart Richardson and her husband Tony of Smackover, Arkansas, her great-nephew, Joey Richardson, Smackover, Arkansas, her adopted family, Andy, LaJo, Trey, Lindsey, Drew, Joey, and Patricia Long of West Monroe, and Nickolas Winkler of Windsor, California.
Pallbearers will be Theo Coenen III, Fred Eubanks, Andy Long, Trey Long, Joey Long, and Tony Richardson.
Honorary pallbearer will be Tommy Bradley.
To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our web page at www.coxfuneral.com.

MRS. GLADYS O. THOMPSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA - 1200 Lamy Lane
Graveside services for Mrs. Gladys O. Thompson, age 86, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday October 23, 2005 at Monroe Memorial Park, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home-Monroe.
Mrs. Thompson was born October 28,1918 in Marianna, FL and died October 21, 2005 in Monroe, LA. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who worked tirelessly for more than sixty years, to provide a loving home for her husband, two sons, two grandchildren, and anyone in need of a temporary home.
Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her parents; Eyrie and Tommy Hovey, husband; Leslie B. "Colonel" Thompson and her brother and sister.
Survivors include her sons; Larry R. Thompson and wife Kathryn of Swartz, LA and Gary Dale Thompson of Monroe, LA: grandchildren Kelli E. Thompson of Swartz, LA. and Joseph Lacour of Monroe, LA, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to American Red Cross-Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund.
Visitation will be held 12:00 noon until 1:30 Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home —Monroe.

LAVERA OZELL WALKER
Cox Funeral Home - Lake Providence, LA
Funeral services for LaVera Ozell Walker, age 84, of Cary, North Carolina will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 23, 2005 at the Transylvania Baptist Church in Transylvania, Louisiana. Reverend Paul Stephens will officate. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until time of service Sunday at the church.
Burial will follow in the New Forest Cemetery in Forest, Louisiana.
Mrs. Walker died Thursday, October 20, 2005 in Cary, North Carolina.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Melton Byrne Walker; her parents, Robert Jason McCarty and Winnie Dukes McCarty; and grand- daughter Melissa McCord; four brothers, Jack McCarty, Freeman McCarty, Vernon McCarty and Hulon "Buster" McCarty.
She is survived by six daughters, Betty Walley of Dallas, Texas; Dianne Nylander of Santa Fe, New Mexico; Joyce McCord of Brownsboro, Texas; Ginger Robbins of Cary, North Carolina; Nancy Walker of Fredricksburg, Texas; and Sherri Fastabend of Lake Charles, Louisiana; sister, Belle Gardner of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren, Suzanne Anderson, Ron Walley, Christi Bowen, Erin Robbins, Chelsea Dean and William Fastabend; four great grandchildren, Lauren Walley, Chase Anderson, Gabby Walley and Pierce Anderson.

MADELINE TARVER WATSON
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Services for Madeline Tarver Watson, age 71 of Columbia will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 25, 2005 from the First United Methodist Church in Columbia with Rev. Pamela Roy and Rev. Ramon Warren officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Bethel Cemetery west of Clarks.
Mrs. Watson was born in Urania, LA on November 8, 1933 to the union of Lewis and Dezzie Smith Tarver and died Friday, October 21, 2005 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe.
She was a retired schoolteacher, having taught some thirty years, most of which was at Grayson Elementary School. After her retirement she taught the Gifted and Talented Classes at Kelly and Grayson schools. She also taught the GED classes at the Caldwell Correctional Center where she was known as the "Good Times Lady". She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Columbia and a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society.
Survivors include her husband: Orvis Harold Watson, Jr. of Columbia, her son: Orvis H. "Trey" Watson of Bethel, Alaska, her daughters: Nancy E.W. Stone of Kinston, Alabama and Cindy W. Holloway and her husband: James of Columbia, her grandchildren: Gregory O. "Chet" Mauldin and his wife: Johnette of Baton Rouge, Nykkie Mauldin and her fiancee': Stan Walls of Zachary, Ashley Varnell and her friend Chad Strickland of Columbia, and Cody Varnell and his wife: Crystal of Little Rock, Arkansas, step-grandchildren: Adam Holloway and James R. Holloway, III. and her sister: Mildred Wells of Urania.
Pallbearers will be Chet Mauldin, Cody Varnell, Adam Holloway, James Holloway, III., Chad Strickland, Stan Watts, James Watts and Jason Watts.
Honorary pallbearers are Elton Blackmon, Ronnie Smith, Gene Dupree, Gerald Childress and Dr. Mike Davis.
Visitation will be Monday from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165 and Tuesday from 9 a.m. until time of services at the First United Methodist Church, Columbia.

James H. Cash, 61
James H. Cash of West Monroe, former owner of Pool World, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Michael Cockran, 52
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Michael Cockran, a laborer, died Oct. 17. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Good Samaritan Cemetery, Lake Providence. Visitation is 9 a.m. until time for services Monday at the funeral home.

Stephen Price Dupuy, 36
Stephen Price Dupuy of West Monroe, an attorney and part owner of J.E. Dupuy Flooring and Acoustical, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Sharon Newsom Dodd, 56
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico — Sharon Newsom Dodd, a registered nurse formerly of Monroe, died Oct. 17. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 10:30 a.m. today until time for services.

Annie O. Jacques, 91
HERNANDO, Fla. — Annie Odelia Atwood Jacques, formerly of Ferriday, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Ferriday. Burial will be in New Jena Cemetery, Jena, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Dale Love, 75
LINVILLE — Dale Love, a retired International Minerals Co. employee, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Liberty Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Linville Cemetery.

Larry Dean Luft, 59
Larry Dean Luft of Swartz, an industrial technician with Deacon Corp., died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery.

Myrtle Crain Moody, 78
Myrtle Crain Moody of West Monroe, a retired Ouachita Parish school bus driver, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until time for services. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Evelyn Bernice Swihart, 99
Evelyn Bernice Swihart of West Monroe, a retired educator, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Delhi United Methodist Church. Visitation is 11 a.m. to noon at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi, and from 1 p.m. until time for services at the church. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Mildred Windham, 89
Mildred McKnight Windham of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in St. Paschal's Cemetery, West Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Davis, Abe Jr.: 11 a.m. Monday, Springfield Baptist Church, Loamland.
Gentry, Dorothy Pearl Hood: 11:30 a.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Loring, W.T.: 2 p.m. today, Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Nelson, Alice: 3 p.m. today, New Oakwood, Tallulah.
Parker, Irene Wilson: 11 a.m. Monday, First United Pentecostal Church of Tallulah.

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

DALE LOVE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Dale Love, age 75, of Linville, LA will be Monday, October 24, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Liberty Baptist Church with the Rev. Lavelle Spillers and Rev. Donald Reeves officiating. Interment will be at Liberty Cemetery in Linville.
Mr. Dale Love was a lifelong member of Liberty Baptist Church. He was retired from I.M.C. Fertilizer after forty-three years of Service. He enjoyed his Ham Radio and C. B. friends. He is preceded in death by his wife Barbara Love, two sisters and three brothers.
Survived by his two sons Bill Love and wife Connie of Linville, LA; Roger Love and wife Barbara of Linville, LA; one daughter Deborah Love and husband Dan Brugman of Boca Raton, FL; four Sister-in-laws Connie Grenfell of Baton Rouge, LA, Jeroline Love of Linville, LA, Josephine Hollis and Maxine Hollis of Sterlington LA; two Brother-in-laws Grant and wife Carlon Hollis, George and wife Lucy Hollis of Sterlington, LA; six grandchildren: Tammie Kinczel, Leslie Armstrong, Belinda King, G.W. Love, Eric North and Justin North and ten great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Audie Maxey, Dan Bryan Jr., Dan Bryan Sr. and John Maxey, Lanny Parker and Robert Hodge.
Memorials may be made to the Baptist Children's Home.

EVELYN CRANE THOMAS MULHERN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Services for Mrs. Evelyn Crane Mulhern of Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, October 24, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Tom McCurley officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Mulhern died Saturday, October 22, 2005, at Avalon Place. She was a member of Emmanual Baptist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star, and Crosstrailers Square Dance Club. She was retired from the office of the Ouachita Parish School Board. She was preceded in death by her parents, Amos and Minnie Crane; brother, Tommy Crane; sister, Minnie Ellen Miller; and husbands, Gabe H. Thomas and Barney L. Mulhern.
Survivors include nieces and nephew, Rita and Billy Crane of Meridian, MS Jewel Sims of San Antonio, TX, Jeanette Michael of St. Louis, MO, and a number of other nieces and nephews; special friends, Merline and Jim Watkins of Monroe; step-daughter, Libby Anders; three sisters-in-law, Jerry Mulhern of Monroe, Mary Fox of Columbus, IN and Rose Mulhern of Rayville, LA; and step-grandchildren, Billy Anders and Sharon Simpson.
Pallbearers will be Pete Mulhern, Billy Crane, Billy Anders, Richard Mulhern Alvin Skipper, Jim Mulhern and Ray Calloway. Honorary pallbearer will be Jim Watkins.
Special thanks to the caregivers, the Staff of Avalon Place and Hospice Care of Louisiana.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM, Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Cassie Levena Cook, 90
RAYVILLE — Cassie Levena Cook, a seamstress, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Daisy Cruse, 83
WINNSBORO — Daisy Cruse, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. today at First United Pentecostal Church of Winnsboro. Burial will be in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Joan Dodson, 72
Joan Dodson, a retired LPN of West Monroe, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Stephen Price Dupuy, 36
Stephen Price Dupuy of West Monroe, an attorney and part owner of J.E. Dupuy Flooring and Acoustical, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

Willie Mae Gossett, 82
TALLULAH — Willie Mae Gossett, a retired cafeteria worker, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. today at First Baptist Church of Newellton. Burial will be in Legion Cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Christine James, 89
RAYVILLE Christine James, a retired purchasing agent at Richardson Medical Center, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville.

John 'Tom' McManus, 87
PARKDALE — John "Tom" McManus, a retired farmer, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Parkdale Baptist Church. Burial will be in Bell Cemetery, Parkdale, under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg, Ark.

Velma Mae Martin, 97
COLUMBIA — Velma Mae Martin, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Evelyn C.T. Mulhern, 97
Evelyn Crane Thomas Mulhern, a retired receptionist for the Ouachita Parish School Board, of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Elmo L. Reeves, 79
MONTEREY — Elmo L. Reeves, a farmer and former member of the Concordia Parish Police Jury, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Eva Church of God, Eva. Burial will be in Hedrick Cemetery, Eva, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

Madeline Tarver Watson, 71
COLUMBIA — Madeline Tarver Watson, a retired teacher, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church of Columbia. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery west of Clarks under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today and 9-10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Wesley Williams, 56
STERLINGTON — Wesley Williams, a surveyor, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Paron Baptist Church, Sterlington. A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. at Heard Cemetery in Manifest under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church.

Previously Acknowledged
Cochran, Michael: 2 p.m. today, Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Davis, Abe Jr.: 11 a.m. today, Springfield Baptist Church, Loamland.
Gentry, Dorothy Pearl Hood: 11:30 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Love, Dale: 10 a.m. today, Liberty Baptist Church, Linville.
Parker, Irene Wilson: 11 a.m. today, First United Pentecostal Church of Tallulah.
Windham, Mildred McKnight: 10 a.m. today, St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe.

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

JOAN "JO ANN" DODSON
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Joan "Jo Ann" Dodson, 72, of Monroe, LA will be held at 1:30 PM, Wednesday, October 26, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Wesley Pittman officiating. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.
Mrs. Dodson passed away on Saturday October 22, 2005. She was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church in West Monroe and Annie D. Bennett Chapter 181 Order of the Eastern Star in West Monroe. She is preceded in death by her mother, Hattie Harris Frederick, brother, H.B. Fredrick, sisters, Laverne Crawford and Virginia Riley.
She is survived by her children, Bruce Osbon and wife Brenda of West Monroe, Lynn Evans of Louisville, KY, Kevin Dodson of West Monroe; sister, Norma Ezell of Jacksonville, FL; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; special nephew, Jessie Dowdy of West Monroe and special niece Barbara Salter of Little Elm, TX.
Pallbearers will be David Ponthieux, Charles "Sonny" Phillips, Jeff Dowdy, Keith Dowdy, Jack Sanders, and Don Osbon.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday October 25, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the Southern Care Hospice and The Oaks Nursing home for the care of Mrs. Dodson.
Memorials may be made to Annie D. Bennett Chapter 181 Order of the Eastern Star, 320 Cotton Street, West Monroe, LA 71291.

STEPHEN PRICE DUPUY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Stephen Price Dupuy, 36, a devoted husband and father, attorney and managing partner of J. E. Dupuy Flooring and Accustical, Inc. of West Monroe, LA died suddenly on October 22, 2005 having exhibited a quality and depth of life not often experienced by those twice his age. Stephen will be remembered most for a deep love of his family and for being a caring and supportive friend.
Stephen graduated from West Monroe High School in the spring of 1986 having been a member of the National Honor Society, selected as Who's Who (Outstanding Seniors), a member of the Twin Cities Mayor's Youth Council and receiving the "I Dare You" Award. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Louisiana Tech in the spring of 1991 with a major in English and Technical Writing. At Tech, Stephen was active in student government serving as Freshman Class Senator and Senior Class President. He was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity where he held the office of Recorder and chaired the Community Service. He was a member of Lambda Sigma Sophomore Honor Society, Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society, Freshman Orientation Student Leader, recipient of a Louisiana Tech Outstanding Student Scholarship, Outstanding Graduate in the English Department and selected to Who's Who among American Colleges and Universities.
Stephen received his Juris Doctorate degree from Mississippi College School of Law in 1994 having served as Associate Editor of the Law Review, selected as a member of the Dean's Advisory Committee, Phi Delta Legal Fraternity and received the Outstanding Graduate Award.
Stephen had the unique opportunity to work in a variety of settings: state judiciary, private business and for a large corporation. After graduating from Law School he was a Staff Attorney and Law Clerk in LA Second Circuit Court of Appeal in Shreveport, Louisiana for Judge William Norris. He moved to West Monroe in May of 1997 to work in the Law Office of Jim Norris before joining the legal team of Century Tel in January 2000. At Century Tel he was Collocation Manager and Senior Analyst/Contract Administration. At his death he was Managing Partner in J. E. Dupuy Flooring and Acoustical, Inc. having joined the family owned business in September of 2004. Always interested in community service, Stephen would have graduated in November from Leadership Ouachita. He held memberships in Louisiana State Bar Association, 4th JDC Bar Association, and the Fred J. Fudikar American Inns of Court.
Stephen had a deep faith and exhibited his Christian values in every area of his life. He was a deacon at First Baptist Church of West Monroe and a member of the Church Council. He served church members in a variety of ways which included hospital visitation, planning and leading church events, local mission activities and coordinating events for Young Adults. He was a four year old Sunday School teacher and coached Upward basketball.
The morning Stephen died was spent in a activity he loved, coaching his daughter's U-6 Girl's Soccer team for the Northeast Louisiana Soccer Association. Stephen enjoyed sports and was an enthusiastic Rebels, Bulldog and Lady Techster fan. However, the highlight and joy of his life was his marriage to Jacinda and his two precious daughters.
He is survived by a family that he loved and adored. His wife, Jacinda Dardeau Dupuy and daughters Mary Grace age 6 and Laura Katherine age 2 of West Monroe; his parents J. E. (Butch) and Polly Dupuy of West Monroe and grandmothers Mrs. Ernie J. Riser of West Monroe and Mrs. Mary S. Dupuy of Gulf Breeze, Florida; brother Stanley Dupuy and wife Susan of West Monroe, sister Amy Dupuy Kirkland and husband Neill of Bruce, Mississippi; parents-in-law, Dickey and Jo Dardeau; brother-in-law, Clay Dardeau and wife Shonda; sister-in-law, Le Le Cruze and husband Chris of Moss Bluff, Louisiana; nieces and nephews Daniel and Rebecca Dupuy of West Monroe, Joey and Elise Kirkland of Bruce, Mississippi, Julianana Dardeau and Brayden, Brianne, Ethan Cruze of Moss Bluff, Louisiana and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Stephen is preceded in death by his grandfather Fred P. Riser, Sr. of West Monroe and Joseph Eugene Dupuy, Sr. of Monroe.
The Funeral Service for Stephen Price Dupuy will be held on Wednesday October 26, 2005 at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of West Monroe with Reverends Mark Fenn, Scotty Sanders, and Spiller Milton officiating. Burial will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn's Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church of West Monroe on Tuesday October 25, 2005 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and Wednesday October 26, 2005 from 9:00 AM until time for the funeral service.
Pallbearers will be Todd Murphy, Shawn King, Mark Valentine, Kenny Guillot, Rick Ray, Keith Fuqua, Carrick B. Inabnett, Zane Drost, and Matt Pesnell.
Memorials can be made to First Baptist Church of West Monroe in care of Children's Ministries.

MRS. CHRISTINE JAMES
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Rayville, LA
Services for Mrs. Christine James, 89, of Rayville, LA will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at the Rayville United Methodist Church with Rev. Ted Freeland officiating. Interment to follow in Lone Cherry Cemetery in Mangham, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Rayville, LA.
Mrs. James, a long time member of Rayville Untied Methodist Church and Retired Purchasing Agent for Richardson Medical Center Rayville, LA, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2005 in Baton Rouge, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband Mr. Evan James, a daughter Aurora J. Bruno, a son Joel H. James, her parents Annie Lola and Howard H. Weems, and a sister Hector W. Southall.
She is survived by a son Michael E. James and his wife Lenora; granddaughter Lindsey B. James, all of Baton Rouge, LA; grandson M. Luke James, and his wife Courtney; great granddaughter Madeline S. James all of Durham, N.C.; granddaughter Christine Bruno-Cato and her husband Brett; great granddaughter Aurora; niece Phyllis Allison and nephew Glenn Southall all of Seattle WA; niece Barbara Tugwell of Baton Rouge, LA as well as a host of her husband's relatives that were an inspiration for her.
Special thanks to the staff of the Heritage Manor of Baton Rouge that provided so much of her care in the waning days of Alzheimer's disease.
Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 PM, Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Rayville.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Rayville United Methodist Church 905 Louisa St. Rayville, LA 71269, The American Red Cross, The Alzheimer's Association or the charity of your choice.

MRS. ALTER LOU "TINY" JOHNSON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Alter Lou "Tiny" Johnson, 75, of West Monroe, will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Rev. Billie Bostic will be officiating. Interment will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Tiny was owner of Johnson Fence Company for over fifty years. She was preceded in death by parents, Oliver and Esther Fuller, husband, Alfred E. Johnson, a brother, David Fuller and a son-in-law, L. H. Hemphill.
Tiny is survived by son Benoit Johnson and wife Anita; daughter: Marzell Johnson Hemphill, step-son: Mark Johnson and wife Penny all of West Monroe, LA; step-daughter: Sonja Aurelieus of Bastrop, TX; sister: Ruth Diffey and husband Gordie; brother: Pete Fuller and wife Odell, all of Eros, LA; seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Mark Johnson, Stacey Hemphill, Jimmy Gibson, Shawnesy Thompson, Lamar Hemphill and Gordon Hemphill.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

VELMA GRANT MARTIN
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Services for Velma Grant Martin, age 97, of Kelly will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 26, 2005 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Gary Thomas and Rev. Jack McKeithen officiating. Interment will follow in the Little Star Cemetery east of Kelly.
Mrs. Martin, affectionately known as "Baby", was born in Good Pine, LA on February 24, 1908 to the union of Luther Bryant and Lottie Cruse Grant and died Sunday, October 23, 2005 at the Franklin Parish Medical Center in Winnsboro.
She was a homemaker and a retired cafeteria manager at the Kelly High School for some seventeen years. She was also a member of the Clarks United Pentecostal Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clarence C. Martin and her great-granddaughter Jessica Martin.
Survivors include her sons Jimmy Martin and his wife Mary Ann of Kelly, Clarence C. Martin, Jr. of Tomball, TX and H.L. "Buddy" Martin and his wife Alma of Shreveport; her brothers Bryant Grant, Jr. of Ruston, Johnny Ray Grant of Houston, TX and Sidney Allen Grant of LaPorte, TX; her sisters Lottie Mae Martin of Kelly and Flora Wikerson of Alexandria, nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Martin, Justin Martin, Dan Grant, Robert Clark, Rev. Buddy Spence and Rev. Wesley Manning.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM and Wednesday from 8:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia.

Will Mary Adkins, 77
Will Mary Adkins of Monroe, a bookkeeper, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Hope United Methodist Church, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Bobby J. Bass, 54
Bobby J. Bass of Monroe, a painter, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ford Fields Cemetery, Mangham. Visitation is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Sharon Carter Bird, 40
LITTLE ROCK — Sharon Carter Bird, a homemaker formerly of Bastrop, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ronald G. Cockerham, 57
CROWVILLE — Ronald Gene Cockerham, a retired truck driver, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Harris Cemetery.

Cassie L. Ross Cook, 90
RAYVILLE — Cassie Levena Ross Cook, a seamstress, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greer Cemetery.

Eunice Cranford, 83
OVERTON, Texas — Eunice Cranford, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Simsboro Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Thomas Easterling, 49
Thomas Easterling of Monroe, a Con-Agra employee, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Randall F. Evans, 45
Randall "Randy" F. Evans of Monroe, a carpenter, died Monday. Services are 7 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5 p.m. Wednesday until services begin at the funeral home.

Clarrisa Johnson, 23
BASTROP — Clarrisa Johnson, a cashier at Wal-Mart, died Oct. 19. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Zenoria Liggins, 76
BASTROP — Zenoria Liggins, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Meosha Lolley, 36
BASTROP — Meosha Lolley, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ezekiel Love Jr., 81
TALLULAH — Ezekiel Love Jr., a tree surgeon, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Theodore 'Ted' Madden, 89
Theodore "Ted" Madden of Monroe, a retired mechanic, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Florine Pitts, 87
WINNSBORO — Florine Pitts, a piano teacher, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery.

Lillie L. Redond, 83
PIONEER — Lillie L. Redond, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Bennie Robertson, 82
Bennie Robertson of West Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Selivan Smith Jr., 36
BASTROP — Selivan Smith Jr., an International Paper Co. employee, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Irene Spencer, 84
TERRY — Irene Spencer, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Margaret Turner, 59
RAYVILLE — Margaret Turner, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously Acknowledged
Dupuy, Stephen Price: 11 a.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Reeves, Elmo L.: 2 p.m. today, at Eva Church of God, Eva.
Watson, Madeline Tarver: 10 a.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Columbia.
Williams, Wesley: 10 a.m. today, Paron Baptist Church, Sterlington.

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

THOMAS J. "TOMMY" EASTERLING
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mr. Thomas J. "Tommy" Easterling, 49, of Farmerville, will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 26, 2005, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, with Rev. Job Edathinatt. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mr. Easterling was born March 9, 1956, in Monroe, LA, and died October 23, 2005, in Farmerville, LA. He was employed by Pilgrim's Pride for over twelve years. He loved to fish and enjoyed nature.
Survivors include his mother Lucille Easterling of Monroe; sisters, Maria Pipes and husband Chester of Collinston, LA, Pat Henderson and husband M. L. of Epps, LA; brothers Michael Easterling of West Monroe and Bruce Easterling and wife Barbara of Cleveland, TN and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Carl Hebert, Curtis Chaplin, Glen Easterling, Chris Chaplin, Pat Curtin, and Ed Shoemaker. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Weller and Walter Scott.

STEPHEN PRICE DUPUY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Stephen Price Dupuy, 36, a devoted husband and father, attorney and managing partner of J. E. Dupuy Flooring and Accustical, Inc. of West Monroe, LA died suddenly on October 22, 2005 having exhibited a quality and depth of life not often experienced by those twice his age. Stephen will be remembered most for a deep love of his family and for being a caring and supportive friend.
Stephen graduated from West Monroe High School in the spring of 1986 having been a member of the National Honor Society, selected as Who's Who (Outstanding Seniors), a member of the Twin Cities Mayor's Youth Council and receiving the "I Dare You" Award. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Louisiana Tech in the spring of 1991 with a major in English and Technical Writing. At Tech, Stephen was active in student government serving as Freshman Class Senator and Senior Class President. He was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity where he held the office of Recorder and chaired the Community Service. He was a member of Lambda Sigma Sophomore Honor Society, Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society, Freshman Orientation Student Leader, recipient of a Louisiana Tech Outstanding Student Scholarship, Outstanding Graduate in the English Department and selected to Who's Who among American Colleges and Universities.
Stephen received his Juris Doctorate degree from Mississippi College School of Law in 1994 having served as Associate Editor of the Law Review, selected as a member of the Dean's Advisory Committee, Phi Delta Legal Fraternity and received the Outstanding Graduate Award.
Stephen had the unique opportunity to work in a variety of settings: state judiciary, private business and for a large corporation. After graduating from Law School he was a Staff Attorney and Law Clerk in LA Second Circuit Court of Appeal in Shreveport, Louisiana for Judge William Norris. He moved to West Monroe in May of 1997 to work in the Law Office of Jim Norris before joining the legal team of Century Tel in January 2000. At Century Tel he was Collocation Manager and Senior Analyst/Contract Administration. At his death he was Managing Partner in J. E. Dupuy Flooring and Acoustical, Inc. having joined the family owned business in September of 2004. Always interested in community service, Stephen would have graduated in November from Leadership Ouachita. He held memberships in Louisiana State Bar Association, 4th JDC Bar Association, and the Fred J. Fudikar American Inns of Court.
Stephen had a deep faith and exhibited his Christian values in every area of his life. He was a deacon at First Baptist Church of West Monroe and a member of the Church Council. He served church members in a variety of ways which included hospital visitation, planning and leading church events, local mission activities and coordinating events for Young Adults. He was a four year old Sunday School teacher and coached Upward basketball.
The morning Stephen died was spent in a activity he loved, coaching his daughter's U-6 Girl's Soccer team for th
Northeast Louisiana Soccer Association. Stephen enjoyed sports and was an enthusiastic Rebels, Bulldog and Lady Techster fan. However, the highlight and joy of his life was his marriage to Jacinda and his two precious daughters.
He is survived by a family that he loved and adored. His wife, Jacinda Dardeau Dupuy and daughters Mary Grace age 6 and Laura Katherine age 2 of West Monroe; his parents J. E. (Butch) and Polly Dupuy of West Monroe and grandmothers Mrs. Ernie J. Riser of West Monroe and Mrs. Mary S. Dupuy of Gulf Breeze, Florida; brother Stanley Dupuy and wife Susan of West Monroe, sister Amy Dupuy Kirkland and husband Neill of Bruce, Mississippi; parents-in-law, Dickey and Jo Dardeau; brother-in-law, Clay Dardeau and wife Shonda; sister-in-law, Le Le Cruze and husband Chris of Moss Bluff, Louisiana; nieces and nephews Daniel and Rebecca Dupuy of West Monroe, Joey and Elise Kirkland of Bruce, Mississippi, Julianana Dardeau and Brayden, Brianne, Ethan Cruze of Moss Bluff, Louisiana and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Stephen is preceded in death by his grandfather Fred P. Riser, Sr. of West Monroe and Joseph Eugene Dupuy, Sr. of Monroe.
The Funeral Service for Stephen Price Dupuy will be held on Wednesday October 26, 2005 at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of West Monroe with Reverends Mark Fenn, Scotty Sanders, and Spiller Milton officiating. Burial will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn's Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church of West Monroe on Wednesday October 26, 2005 from 9:00 AM until time of service.
Pallbearers will be Todd Murphy, Shawn King, Mark Valentine, Kenny Guillot, Rick Ray, Keith Fuqua, Carrick B. Inabnett, Zane Drost, and Matt Pesnell.
Memorials can be made to First Baptist Church of West Monroe in care of Children's Ministries or to the Jacinda Dupuy Children's Fund at any Progressive Bank location set up by CenturyTel.

MR. RANDALL F. EVANS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Randall F. Evans, 45, will be at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, October 26, 2005 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until service time. Randy died on Monday, October 24, 2005 at LSUHSC in Shreveport. He was born in Tallahassee, Florida on April 8, 1960. He previously lived in Florida, Virginia, Mississippi, but treasured Louisiana and called her home. Randy was a resident of Monroe, Louisiana for the last fifteen years.
Survivors include his best friend Rodney Wise and his beloved Labrador Retrievers, Josie and Izzy. Randy is also survived by his parents Joida and Richard Evans; his brothers and sisters-in-laws; Mitch Evans, Ann and David Evans, Melissa and John Evans, Dannette and Jason Evans; nieces and nephews Joshua Evans, Michael Evans, Allison Evans, Elizabeth Evans, Mara Evans, Preston Evans, Jake Meyer and Megan Meyer. Randy also leaves behind a friend and employee of many years, Glenda Hunter.
Randy was a graduate of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and a big fan of Tiger football games. He was an entrepreneur and innovator, generous to a fault and lover of animals and children. He admired fine craftsmanship, art, design, and historical preservation. Randy was loved by all and a friend to many. We will miss him terribly. Our world will never be the same.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Randall F. Evans Memorial Fund for Historical Preservation at Chase Bank 1101 N. 18th Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201 or make a donation at any Chase Bank to the fund.

MR. ARLAN T. FRAZIER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Arlan T. Frazier, 66, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 27, 2005 at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Rev. Mark Fenn, and Rev. Charles Martindale will be officiating. Interment will be at Cook Cemetery, Ruston, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Mr. Frazier was born August 29, 1939 in Ruston, LA and passed away October 24, 2005 in West Monroe following a sudden illness.
Mr. Frazier was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe where he was a member of The New Directions Sunday School Class. Mr. Frazier was retired from Graphic Packaging with over forty-seven years of service. Mr. Frazier was preceded in death by his parents, Jadie D. and Laura Mae Frazier of West Monroe. Arlan loved the outdoors and working in his yard, but none was greater than his love for his family. He was a devoted husband to Bobbie Sue, father to Taylor and Kelly, grandfather to his five angels, and a loving brother. Arlan was a true gentleman and friend to all who were blessed to know him. He will truly be missed but remembered. His passing is our loss, but Heaven's gain.
Mr. Frazier is survived by his wife of forty-six years Bobbie Sue Frazier of West Monroe; two sons Taylor Frazier and wife Paula of Metairie, Kelly Frazier and wife Tami of Plano, TX; grandchildren Tyler, Andrew, Natalie, Lauren and Kyle; sisters Lazane Frost and husband Raymond of Monroe, Janice Taylor and husband Kenneth of Crossett, AR; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles cousins and friends.
Pallbearers will be Jim Norwood, Bill Norris, Don Jordan, Joe Phillips, Larry Brakefield, Hartley Arnold, R.D. Johnson, and Bo Boland.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.

SOPHIA DAVIDSON LAUDENHEIMER
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Mrs. Sophia Davidson Laudenheimer, 77, of Monroe, will be at 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 27, 2005, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rabbi Arnold Task officiating. Interment will be in the Jewish Cemetery.
Mrs. Laudenheimer was born December 24, 1927, in Monroe, LA and died October 25, 2005, in Monroe, LA. She was a member of Temple B'Nai Israel and Temple B'Nai Israel Sisterhood. She and her husband, Jimmie, were the second-generation owners and operators of The Woman's Shop in Monroe. She was a worldwide traveler who especially loved traveling with her grandchildren. She also loved to cook and entertain her friends. She was preceded in death by her parents David and Bella Scherck Davidson; her husband Jimmie Laudenheimer, Sr. and daughter-in-law, Judy Laudenheimer.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law Jimmie and Betsy Laudenheimer of Monroe, Ronnie and Barbara Laudenheimer of Shreveport, and Donnie and Pam Laudenheimer of Monroe; daughter Julie Laudenheimer Smith of Plano, TX; grandchildren Jennifer Lawson, Jill Smith, Grant Goza, Mark, Kelly, Kim, Joy, Jeffrey and Holly Laudenheimer, Harris Smith, and Emilie Smith; great-grandchildren Chandler and Sophie Laudenheimer, Andrew Lawson, and Connor Lawson; sister-in-law Jane Wendrow; and cousins Mildred May and Hankie Rapp.
Pallbearers will be Mel Cohen, Maurice Raphael, Dr. Charlie Sampognaro, Jay Marx, and Ansel Smith.
Honorary pallbearers will be Sackman Marx, Norman Davidson, Marion Metzger, and members of the Mah Jongg Group.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Wednesday, October 26, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Memorials may be made to Temple B'Nai Israel or the charity of choice.

TED MADDEN
Riser Funeral Home - Columbia, LA
Private services for Ted Madden, age 89, of Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 26, 2005 from St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Monroe with Rev. Dick Humphries officiating. Interment will follow in the Cross Roads Cemetery west of Grayson.
Mr. Madden was born in Beekman, LA on February 11, 1916 to the union of Theodore Mac and Vaser Johnson Madden and died Monday, October 24, 2005 at the Willis-Knighten Medical Center in Shreveport.
He was a retired automotive mechanic and retired from International Paper Co. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army. He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and also a member of the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-three years Gladys Hester Madden of Monroe; his son Teddy Mac Madden of London, KY; his daughters Ann Fryer of Winchester, KY, Jane Draper of Atlanta, TX and Betty Stewart of Monroe; his grandchildren Jeff Fryer, Angie Jessup, Mark Fryer, Todd Fryer, Chris Crooks, Brian Crooks, Theodore Mac Madden, III, Steffanie Stewart, Michelle Woods and Brent Stewart; his step-granddaughters Jennifer Woods and Caroline Woods; his great-grandchildren Stewart Woods, Lillie Ann Fryer, Kate Fryer, Mitchell Fryer, Danielle Fryer and Carson Crooks.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers are Travis Davis, James Kelly, Grady Dugus and Zane Wise.

EDITH RAY
Golden Funeral Home - Bastrop, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Edith Ray, 86, of Bastrop, LA are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 27, 2005 at the Chapel of Golden Funeral Home with Revs. Britt Dupree and Phillip McCready officiating. Interment will follow in Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.
Mrs. Ray, a homemaker and member of Cherry Ridge Baptist Church, passed away Monday, October 24, 2005 at Hickory Manor Nursing Home.
She is survived by her son Charles Ray and wife Marie Ray of Bastrop, LA; two grandchildren Christine Simmons Barnhill and husband Mike of Farmerville, LA and Heath Ray and daughter Chelsea Ray of Monroe, LA; three step grandchildren Tina Jones, Carlus Bagby and Dewayne Bagby all of Bastrop, LA and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Ray is preceded in death by her husband R.L. Ray; daughter, Gloria Simmons and son-in-law, Elmo Simmons.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at Golden Funeral Home.

Kenny Wayne Britt, 40
VIDALIA — Kenny Wayne Britt died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia.

Thad'Nicha Brown, 3
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Thad'Nicha Shy'Kalya Brown, daughter of Thaddeus Brown and Aftra Reynolds, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Vernon L. Crofoot, 84
MANGHAM — Vernon L. Crofoot, a retired automobile mechanic, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Clara 'Jane' Cutrer, 81
ST. JOSEPH — Clara "Jane" Cutrer died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Joan 'Jo Ann' Dodson, 72
Joan "Jo Ann" Dodson of West Monroe, a retired LPN, died Saturday. Services are 1:30 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.

Thomas J. Easterling, 49
FARMERVILLE — Thomas J. Easterling, a Pilgrim's Pride employee, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Swartz. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Anna T. Godwin, 69
TALLULAH — Anna T. Godwin, retired owner and operator of a pilot car service, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Tallulah. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

Terrance Handie Jr., 3
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Terrance Dewayne Handie Jr., 3, son of Terrance Handie Sr. and Sheriah Reynolds, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.

Christine James, 89
RAYVILLE Christine James, a retired purchasing agent at Richardson Medical Center, died Oct. 22. Services are 2 p.m. today at Rayville United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville.

Alter Lou Johnson, 75
Alter Lou "Tiny" Johnson of West Monroe, a retired owner of Johnson Fence Company, died Monday. Services are 11 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 Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.

Bobby J. Johnson, 73
MARKSVILLE — Bobby J. Johnson, a truck driver, died Monday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. today at Salem Cemetery, Lake, Miss., under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia.

Clarrisa Johnson, 23
BASTROP — Clarrisa Johnson, a cashier at Wal-Mart, died Oct. 19. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Greater Magnolia Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Laverne Johnson, 88
JONESBORO — Laverne Johnson, a seamstress, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Ebeneezer Cemetery.

Ezekiel Love Jr., 81
TALLULAH — Ezekiel Love Jr., a tree surgeon, died Oct. 21. Services are 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Mount Mariah No. 2 Baptist Church, Thomastown. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Velma Grant Martin, 97
KELLY — Velma Mae Grant Martin, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 8 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Little Star Cemetery, east of Kelly.

Jerry Martin, 55
NEW ORLEANS — Jerry Martin, a laborer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Lori K. Moore, 48
Lori K. Moore of West Monroe, a retail manager, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.

John Wilson Myers Jr., 84
John Wilson Myers Jr. of Monroe, a retired golf pro, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Amari Reynolds, 3
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Amari Deshawn Reynolds, son of Bobby Foster and Alissia Reynolds, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Amarion Reynolds, 1
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Amarion Dejonte Reynolds, son of Roosevelt Dugano Jr. and Alissia Reynolds, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Bennie Robinson, 82
Bennie Robinson of West Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday, Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Selivan Smith Jr., 36
BASTROP — Selivan Smith Jr., an International Paper Co. employee, died Oct. 21. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Morehouse Baptist Educational Association Building, Bastrop. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. today at New St. Paul Church, Bastrop. Burial will be at Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously Acknowledged
Bass, Bobby J.: 2 p.m. today, Ford Fields Cemetery, Mangham.
Cockerham, Ronald Gene: 10 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Cook, Cassie Levena Ross: 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Cranford, Eunice: 10 a.m. today, Simsboro, Simsboro.
Dupuy, Stephen Price: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Evans, Randall "Randy" F.: 7 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Pitts, Florine: 10 a.m. today, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

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

MILDRED CASIDAY
Gill First National Funeral Home - Winnsboro, LA
Funeral services for Mildred Casiday, 73, of Winnsboro will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, October 28, 2005 at Hill Ridge Baptist Church near Crowville with Rev. Jimmy Harper, Rev. Marion Spence, and Rev. Mickey Gallup officiating. Interment will follow in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Thursday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
Mrs. Casiday was born to the union of Ivy and Irene Dean Kirkland on March 26, 1931 in Winnsboro and passed from this life Thursday , October 26, 2005 at Plantation Manor Nursing Home in Winnsboro.
She was a member of Hill Ridge Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband J. W. Casiday of Winnsboro; four children Diane Wroten and husband Bobby of Winnsboro, Lynn Casiday and wife Kay of Crowville, Debbie Blake of Delhi, and Larry Casiday and wife Dee of Crowville; one brother Ivy Dean Kirkland and wife Eve of Dallas, TX; seven grandchildren Robbie Gwin, Jamie Dickerson, Joni Kelley, Joel Casiday, Jake Casiday, Jarred Casiday, and Todd Casiday; four great-grandchildren; and a special friend Becky Neathery.
Pallbearers will be Jake Casiday, Jarred Casiday, Joel Casiday, Todd Casiday, Tommy Dickerson, Robbie Gwin, and Jeremy Jackson.
To sign guest book online, visit www.gillfirstnational.com.

CLARA "JANE" CUTRER
Young's Funeral Home - Ferriday, LA
Clara "Jane" Cutrer was lifted to God on October 24, 2005. She was born on April 1, 1924 in Picayune, MS. She was preceded in death by her father, Barney Frederick Herman, her mother, Francis Brent Herman, and her sister Katherine Smith.
She left behind her loving husband of sixty-two years, Edward Cutrer, Sr. of St. Joseph, LA; children, Mary Doss of Monroe, LA,Sarah Hopper of Billings, MT,Lynn Werner of Baytown, TX,Peggy Zellner of Omaha, NE,Edward Cutrer, Jr. of Whitney, TX, Barney "Fred" Cutrer of Bar Mills, ME, Jeff Cutrer of San Antonio, TX; thirty-two grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren, and many other loving family members and friends.
She avidly supported the Tensas Academy athletic teams. Jane and Ed attended every game possible. She played the violin with the St. Joseph Orchestra. She was a member of the St. Joseph Baptist Church where she sang in the choir, was a Sunday School teacher, church librarian and Missions coordinator. She was also involved in numerous community activities.
The family wishes to express grateful thanks to Dr. Huey Moak, Dr. Greg Sampognaro, Dr. Keith White, and the caring staff at Glenwood Memorial Hospital who cared for Jane.
Memorials may be sent to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, 7200 Desiard St., Monroe, LA 71203 in lieu of flowers.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 27, 2005 at St. Joseph Baptist Church, 711 Plank Road, St. Joseph, LA from 6:00 until 8:00 PM and Friday, October 28, 2005, from 10:00 until 11:00 AM. The funeral Service will immediately follow visitation at the church under the direction of Young's Funeral Home with Rev. Ron Flurry officiating.
She will be interred at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton, LA.
Pallbearers will be Bennie Stansell, John Crigler, Robert Adcock, Leroy McDaniel, Ernie Armstrong, and Jim Paxton.
Honorary Pallbearers will be the deacons of the St. Joseph Baptist Church.

LORI MOORE
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA
Services for Lori Moore, 48, of West Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 29, 2005, at Faith United Methodist Church, with Rev. Jimmy Owens and Rev. Steve Kelly officiating. Interment will be in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Mrs. Moore was born September 14, 1957, in Dayton, OH, and died October 25, 2005, in West Monroe, LA. She had been a resident of West Monroe four years and was a very active member of Faith United Methodist Church. Those whose lives she touched were greatly blessed. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Katherine Harris.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Moore of West Monroe; sons, Chad Moore of San Francisco, CA and Daniel Moore of West Monroe; sister, Lisa Harris of West Monroe; brothers, Lane Harris of Melbourne, FL, Lance Harris of West Monroe, Kris Harris of West Monroe, Kyle Harris of San Diego, CA, Keary Harris of San Diego, CA, and Keir Harris of Honolulu, HI; father, Lawrence Allen Harris of San Diego, CA; and numerous beloved relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will be her brothers and Danny Allen and Larry Furlow.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday, October 28, 2005, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

WINFRED RIGGS NOONAN
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Winifred Riggs Noonan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Riggs and widow of Daniel A. Noonan, died October 25, 2005. Mrs. Noonan was born August 15, 1909 in Ouachita parish. She spent her life in many cities including Dallas, San Francisco, Washington D. C., and Paris, France. She was retired from the United States State Department and relocated to Cocoa Beach, Florida where she spent many years. In 1996 she returned to Monroe, La. to live out her remaining years with her family here.
Mrs. Noonan was preceded in death by her two brothers Albert W. Riggs, Jr. and Harold F. Riggs and five sisters, Louise Martin, Ruth Simpson, Mattie Faust, Naomi Gannaway, and Mildred Herring.
She is survived by five nephews, four nieces and their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held by her family and friends at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe at 11:00 AM Friday, October 28, 2005. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the church or charity of your choice.

Charlotte Bradbury, 56
Charlotte Anita Bradbury of Monroe, a proofreader with an advertising company, died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Further arrangements are incomplete.

Thad'Nicha S. Brown, 3
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Thad'Nicha Shy'Kalya Brown, daughter of Aftra Reynolds and Thaddeus Brown, died Oct. 22. Services are noon Saturday at Lake Providence High School. Burial will be at Gaither Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Ethel T. Collins, 85
NEW ORLEANS — Ethel T. Collins, a schoolteacher, died Sept. 22. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Vernon L. Crofoot, 84
MANGHAM — Vernon L. Crofoot, a retired automobile mechanic, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pineville.

Ellis Didier, 54
WISNER — Ellis Didier died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Baskin Cemetery, Baskin. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Margaret Eubanks, 92
BASTROP — Margaret Grace Barton Eubanks, a retired nurse, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 8 a.m. Friday until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Pine Grove South Cemetery.

Deola Felder, 81
Deola Felder of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Arlan T. Frazier, 66
Arlan T. Frazier of West Monroe, a retired shift engineer for Graphic Packaging, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Cook Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Terrance D. Handie Jr., 3
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Terrance Dewayne Handie Jr., son of Sheriah Reynolds and Terrance Handie Sr., died Oct. 22. Services are noon Saturday at Lake Providence High School. Burial will be at Gaither Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Corine R. Harris, 83
HODGE — Corine R. Harris died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Baby Boy Kelly, infant
RAYVILLE — Baby Boy Kelly, son of Jammie Lynn Kelly and Terry Kelly, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Sophia Laudenheimer, 77
Sophia Davidson Laudenheimer of Monroe, owner and operator of The Woman's Shop, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Gerry Martin, 55
NEW ORLEANS — Gerry Martin, a laborer, died Oct. 23. Services are noon Wednesday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Tuesday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Monroe City Cemetery, Powell Street extension.

John Wilson Myers Jr., 84
John Wilson Myers Jr. of Monroe, a retired golf pro, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church of Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until services begin at the church under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Albert Myles, 51
DELHI — Albert Myles, a farmer, died Oct. 19. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church near Delhi. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Betty J. Bass-Nelson, 70
Betty Jean Bass-Nelson of West Monroe, a beautician, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Gene Autry Norman, 26
HOUSTON — Gene Autry Norman, a clerk, died Oct. 17. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Dixie Smith Norris, 87
CHOUDRANT — Dixie V. Smith Norris, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Sibley Cemetery, Choudrant.

Edith Ray, 86
BASTROP — Edith Ray, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery.

Amari D. Reynolds, 3
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Amari Deshawn Reynolds, son of Alissia Reynolds and Bobby Foster, died Oct. 22. Services are noon Saturday at Lake Providence High School. Burial will be at Gaither Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Amarion D. Reynolds, 1
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Amarion Dejonte Reynolds, son of Alissia Reynolds and Roosevelt Dugano Jr., died Oct. 22. Services are noon Saturday at Lake Providence High School. Burial will be at Gaither Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Bennie Robinson, 82
Bennie Robinson of West Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Easter Tarver, 90
WINNSBORO — Easter Tarver, a homemaker, died Oct. 22. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at True Gospel Baptist Church. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Charles Tatum, 85
CHATHAM — Charles Tatum, a laborer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Mariah Baptist Church, Chatham. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at King Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Luther Earl Telano, 76
Luther Earl Telano of Monroe, a retired district deputy fire chief, died Wednesday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Further arrangements are incomplete.

Previously acknowledged
Godwin, Anna T.: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church of Tallulah.
Johnson, Clarrisa: 1 p.m. today, Greater Magnolia Baptist Church, Rayville.
Love, Ezekiel Jr.: 2:30 p.m. today, Mount Mariah No. 2 Baptist Church, Thomastown.
Smith, Selivan Jr.: 11 a.m. today, Morehouse Baptist Educational Association Building, Bastrop.

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

CHARLOTTE ANITA EVANS BRADBURY
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Charlotte Anita Evans Bradbury, 56, of Monroe, LA will be 4:00 PM Saturday, October 29, 2005 at Rowland Road Baptist Church with Rev. Norman Bryant and Bro. Marty Kutz officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Bradbury was a member of Rowland Road Baptist Church.
Mrs. Bradbury is survived by her loving husband of thirty-two years, James Edward Bradbury, Jr.; son, James R. Bradbury of Monroe; sisters, Kathy Davidson and husband, Frank of Chidester, AR, Elizabeth Nash and husband, Hollis of Bearden, AR, and Geneva Anthony and husband, Glen of Bearden, AR; brothers, Hervey Evans and wife, Erma Jean of Bearden, AR, and Herman Evans, Jr., of Bullheard City, AZ; father-in-law, James E. Bradbury, Sr. of Camdenton, MO; Glenn Peters, a close relative of Newellton, LA; several nieces, nephews, and close friends.
Pallbearers will be Jamin Brower, James Adams, Brad Sanson, Darrell Johns, A. W. Evans, and Chris Patrick.
Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

MAXINE DAY
Perry's Funeral Chapel - El Dorado, AR
Maxine Day, 85, passed away Wednesday at Summit Health and Rehab in Taylor, AR. She was born February 3, 1920 to the late Charlie Martin Yossett and Mollie Fredonia Martin Yossett. She loved to bowl and at one time was a member of a championship bowling team in West Monroe. She was also in the President's Club, many times as an Avon representative and sixty year member of Providence Baptist Church.
She is survived by a son John Day and his wife Lillian of Taylor, AR; a grandson Kevin Day and his wife Tricia and their two children Jessica and Michael Day of Hot Springs; a granddaughter Karen Tyra and her husband Mitch and their two children Brittney and Brandon Tyra of Bossier City, LA; two sisters Celia Mae Rhodes of El Dorado, and Mary Dean Scarborough and her husband Terry of Monroe; two sister-in-laws Jan Yossett of Ashdown and Ola V. Yossett of El Dorado and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Friday at Providence Baptist Church in Point, LA with the Rev. Jerry Pullian officiating. Burial will follow at Acree Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 12:00 until service time today under the direction of Perry's Funeral Chapels of El Dorado.

JOHN WILSON MYERS, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Monroe, LA
Memorial services for Mr. John Wilson "Johnny" Myers, Jr., 84, of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 29, 2005 at the First United Methodist Church in Monroe, LA with Rev. Larry Stafford officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA.
Mr. Myers passed away October 25, 2005 at his residence.
Johnny was an Army Veteran of World War II in which he received The Purple Heart. He was a respected golf teacher on both the local and national level. He taught juniors as he referred to as "Little People" and adults alike. Johnny received many awards from within the golf profession, including election as President of The Gulf States Section of the PGA of America. Of all the awards he received Johnny got the most satisfaction from one of his pupils telling him about a good round of golf.
He is survived by his children: Carol Myers of New York City, John Myers, III and wife, Elizabeth of Monroe, LA, Paul Myers of Queen Creek, AZ, Stephen Myers of Monroe, LA and Scott Myers and wife, Brenda of Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Oliver Myers, Will Myers, Bradley Myers, Ryder Myers, Natalie Myers and Mallory Myers all of Monroe, LA and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM Saturday until service time at First United Methodist Church in Monroe, LA.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Ouachita Council on Aging or the charity of your choice.

LUTHER "EARL" TELANO
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Services for Luther "Earl" Telano, 76, of Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, October 28, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Bro. L. Stewart and Chuck Donly officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Telano was born in Monroe, LA on January 27, 1929 and passed on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at North Monroe Hospital following a long time illness.
He was a retired District Chief for the Monroe Fire Department, where he served for thirty years. He was a U. S. Army veteran serving in the Korean Confilct.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Abraham and Lucille Telano.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-seven years, Bobbie Jean Telano; brothers, Chris Telano and wife, Laverne, Buddy Telano and wife, Dotty, and Teddy Joe Telano; sisters, Louise Wood, Marlynn Porter, and Christine Donley and husband, Chuck; sons, Gary Telano and wife Paula, and Clifton Telano; daughter, Linda H. Marchefski; grandchildren; four granddaughters Nicole Griggs of Monroe, Kimberly Arledge and husband, Duane of Houston, TX, Natalie Telano of Monroe, and Ashley Telano of Delhi; four grandsons Michael Leblanc and wife, Gail of Broken Arrow, OK, Patrick Telano, Charlie Hearne, and Douglas Telano all of Monroe; nine great-grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces.
Pallbearers will include Patrick Telano, Michael Leblanc, Joe and Dan Booth, Russell DeMoss, and Charlie Hearne.

MRS. CLYDELL THOMAS
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Clydell Thomas, 83, of West Monroe will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, October 29, 2005 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Gene Thomas and Rev. Norris Curry officiating. Burial will follow at Midway Baptist Church Cemetery in Jonesboro, LA.
She was known to a lot of people simply as Aunt Clydell. She loved to sew and was always sewing for someone. She worked at Haneline's Men's Wear for quite a few years, and also Silverstien. In years past she really enjoyed going camping and fishing.
Most of all she loved to have her girls around and all the grandchildren. It was always a fun time for the kids to be at grandma's house.
She was a faithful to the lord and her church. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in West Monroe. She also loved good gospel music.
She is preceded in death by her husband Gene Thomas and a grandson Crispin Kelly.
Survivors include two daughters Mary Annette Simmons and husband Walter, Patsy Marie Thomas and husband Gene; four grandchildren Karon Kelly and husband Bill, Patty Watts and husband Sonny, Carol Eldridge and husband Tommy, and David Thomas; five great grandchildren, Stefanie McBride and husband Michael, Heather Watts, Mallory Watts, Tyler Eldridge, Jeremy Eldridge, and one great great grandson Rylee Grayson McBribe.
Pallbearers will be Michael Morris, Ralph Morris, Tony Morris, Earl Glenn Stuckey, Danny Stuckey, Dennis Bratton, Jerry Lynn Stuckey, and Charles Wayne Stuckey.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM October 28, 2005 at Mulhearn Funeral Home.
Memorial may be made to the Baptist Children Home or Gideon's International.

JUANITA WALKER
On Thursday, October 20, 2005, our beloved mother and sister entered eternal rest after a long illness. Born on March 31, 1937 to Edward Y. and Beulah P. Moore in Campti, LA, she was a resident of New Orleans and for the past twenty-eight years of Ouachita Parish.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, James Earl Moore and Cameroon Lee Moore.
She is survived by her son Michael Patrick Martin and daughter Joyce Faye Martin both of Monroe, LA; brothers Edmund Moore of Slidell, LA, Jerry Moore of Walker, LA and Ronnie Ates of Waldorf, MD; sisters Joyce Dodd of Walker, LA, Melba Dorothy of West Monroe and JoAnne Morehead of West Monroe. She was blessed with six grandchildren and one great-grandchild and numerous loving friends.
Her beautiful smile and loving and caring spirit is deeply missed by all whose life was touched by her. Because of her unselfish nature, she was an organ donor and donated her body to the LSU Medical Center for medical research. A memorial service will be set at a later date.

In Memory of Michael Barnes
9/16/83 ~ 10/28/00
If tears could build a stariway and memories were a lane, we would walk right up to Heaven and bring you back again.

Megan Lynn Allen, 26
OAK GROVE — Megan Lynn Allen, a clerk at Morehouse General Hospital, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Sharon Carter Bird, 40
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Sharon Carter Bird, a homemaker formerly of Bastrop, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Jerusalem No. 2 Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Vada T. Brooks, 93
DODSON — Vada T. Brooks died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Siloam Cemetery.

Midred Casiday, 74
CROWVILLE — Midred Casiday, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Hill Ridge Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ella Dee Clay, 59
Ella Dee Clay of Monroe, a custodian, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Church of Christ, Parkview Drive, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary M. Collins, 84
TALLULAH — Mary M. Collins, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 3 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 Silver Cross Cemetery.

Jimmie Brown Day, 82
TALLULAH — Jimmie Brown Day, a farmer, died Oct. 20. Services are noon Saturday at Rocky Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Epps. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at St. Mary's Chapel of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Jerry Wayne Durham, 66
Jerry Wayne Durham of West Monroe, a retired employee of the Louisiana State Police and the Louisiana Public Service Commission, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Zenoria Liggins, 76
BASTROP — Zenoria Liggins, a homemaker, died Oct. 22. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Morehouse Parish Association Building, Collinston. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Smith Temple Church of God in Christ, Bastrop. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Meosha Lolley, 36
BASTROP — Meosha Lolley, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Morningstar Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Evergreen No. 1 Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Roland Micheau Jr., 51
FERRIDAY — Roland Micheau Jr., a retired blacksmith boilermaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be at Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Lori K. Moore, 48
Lori K. Moore of West Monroe, a retired department store manager, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Faith United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery.

Winfred Riggs Noonan, 96
Winfred Riggs Noonan of Monroe, a retired clerk for the U.S. State Department, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Delbert L. Peacock, 63
TALLULAH — Delbert L. Peacock, a retired salesman, died Monday. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1 p.m. today at the Tallulah Civic Center under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Ruth Elaine Read, 78
Ruth Elaine Read of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lillie L. Redond, 83
PIONEER — Lillie L. Redond, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Jones Cemetery, Pioneer, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Irene Spencer, 84
TERRY — Irene Spencer, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant No. 2 Baptist Church, Terry. Visitation is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Terry Angel Gardens under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Katherine Lee Tucker, 103
HOUSTON, Texas — Katherine Lee Tucker, formerly of Monroe, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at J.S. Clark Cemetery.

Margaret Turner, 59
RAYVILLE — Margaret Turner, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Aubrey L. Weems, 94
MANSFIELD — Aubrey L. Weems, a retired International Paper Co. employee, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery.

Hilda Gay Whittington, 64
WISNER — Hilda Gay Whittington died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

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

ANN COLVIN BENOIT
Farrar Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Ann Colvin Benoit, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, October 30, 2005 at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville with Bro. Ken Richmond officiating. Interment will be in Antioch Cemetery, Farmerville. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.
Mrs. Benoit, a homemaker and retired cook, died Thursday October 27, 2005. She was an avid Bunco and Yahtzee player.She was preceded in death by husband, Roy Allen Benoit.
Survivors include: one son: Dent Taylor and wife, Leesa of Farmerville, LA; two daughters: Cindy Taylor Clay and husband, Leroy of Marion, AR and Ann Marie Taylor Finklea and husband, Tracy of Farmerville, LA; six grandchildren: Rhiannon Taylor, Josh Taylor, Adam Clay, Taylor Clay, Corrina Pearson Terral and Amy Pearson;two beloved kitty cats: Big Poo and Little Poo and a host of very special friends.
Pallbearers include Tommy Fields, Wayne Gray, Eddie Parnell, Steve Brantley, John Richard Anderson and Chris Terral.
Honorary pallbearer will be Billy Ray Johnson.
Visitation will be 5:00 until 8:00 PM Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel, Farmerville.
Friends may express condolences via website: www.farrarfh.com.

JERRY WAYNE DURHAM
Mulhearn Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA.
Memorial services for Mr. Jerry Wayne Durham, 66, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, October 30, 2005 at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Mark Fenn and Judge William Norris, III officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until time of service.
Mr. Durham was born December 13, 1938, in Jackson, MS and passed away October 27, 2005 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe after a lengthy battle with diabetes and complications from kidney failure.
Mr. Durham was a member of First Baptist Church and The New Directions Sunday School Class. He was retired from the Louisiana State Police, Troop F, with seventeen years of service, and recently retired from the Louisiana Public Service Commission with twenty-three years of service. He graduated from Ouachita Parish High School, served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and graduated from University of Louisiana at Monroe with a Bachelor of Arts in Government.
Mr. Durham was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Manning and Jewel Burnett Durham of Monroe, LA, and is survived by his wife of forty-two years, Mary P. Durham of West Monroe; daughter, Teresa D. Chapman and son-in-law Truman; grandchildren(of whom he was fondly known as "Daddy-J") Kaycee Marie Wood and husband Doug, Corye Layne Chapman, and Whitney Leigh Chapman; great grandchildren, Nicholas Lane Wood and Avery Allen Wood all of West Monroe; sister Jean Durham Greer of Monroe; sister-in-law, Alma P. Hayes and husband Jerry of Grand Prairie, TX; brother's-in-law, Vincie Lee Pilgreen and wife Myrtle of Greenwood, LA, Robert Charles Pilgreen of West Monroe, and Ervin Wayne Pilgreen and wife Helene of Calhoun, LA; two very special aunts, Reba B. Robinson of Springhill, LA, and Jimmie B. Ussery of Alexandria, LA; numerous special nieces, nephews and cousins; and many special friends near and dear to his heart.
"Daddy J" enjoyed traveling, whether it be near or far, and loved being around his many special friends and family members, but his main concern in life was the welfare of his family. He always put their needs first above his own.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of West Monroe, Louisiana and the National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana.

RUTH ELAINE READ
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Elaine Read, 78, of West Monroe, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 29, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe, LA. Rev. Doug Lebrun will be officiating. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Mrs. Read was born July 27, 1927 in West Monroe and passed away October 26, 2005 in West Monroe.
Mrs. Read was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Read of forty-three years.
Mrs. Read is survived by her children: Bob Read and wife Lonette, Carolyn Belk and husband James, Jerry Read and wife Linda, Charlotte Brown, Annie Ruth Abraham; grandchildren: Michelle Price, Toby Read, Stacie Watts, Scott Brown, David Brown, Jr., Bob Read, Jr., Nicole Douglass, Jonathan Read, Cindy Ticheli, Joey Brown, Jason Read, Rhonda Cooper, Jeff Cooper, Tammy Berry, Kelly Millien and Steven Millien; sisters: Mary Steen of Kelly, LA, Mildred Deason of West Monroe, LA, Carrie Bryan of Downsville, LA, Katherine Browder of Heflin, LA, and twenty-four great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Megan Lynn Allen, 20
OAK GROVE — Megan Lynn Allen, a clerk at Morehouse General Hospital, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. Sunday until services begin at the church. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Charlotte Bradbury, 56
Charlotte Anita Bradbury of Monroe, a proofreader with a directory advertising company, died Tuesday. Services are 4 p.m. today at Rowland Road Baptist Church. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

A.M. Franklin, 77
MINERAL SPRINGS — A.M. "Bully" Franklin, a retired employee of Louisiana Power & Light, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Mineral Springs Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Mineral Springs Cemetery.

Greg Guillot, 50
JIGGER — Greg Guillot, a pastor, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Turkey Creek Baptist Church, Jigger. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Frank Haynes, 92
OAK GROVE — Frank William Haynes, a farmer and former employee with the city of Houston, died Friday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hill Baptist Church. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Macedonia Cemetery.

Ruth Elaine Read, 78
Ruth Elaine Read of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.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, Calhoun.

Ruby Scott, 72
WATERPROOF — Ruby Scott, a retired teacher from Tensas Parish schools, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof. Burial will be at Natchez National Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Fredie William Shipley, 80
RAYVILLE — Fredie William Shipley, a retired deputy sheriff, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Antioch Baptist Church. Visitation is 4:30-8 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Dorothy Telano, 68
Dorothy Telano of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Clydell Thomas, 83
Clydell Thomas of West Monroe, a retired seamstress, died Wednesday. Services are 10:30 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services begin at the funeral home. Burial will be at Midway Baptist Church Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Hilda Gay Whittington, 64
WISNER — Hilda Gay Whittington, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at South Central Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Previously Acknowledged
Bird, Sharon Carter: 11 a.m. today, New Jerusalem No. 2 Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Brooks, Vada T.: 11 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Brown, Thad'Nicha Shy'Kalya: Noon today, Lake Providence High School.
Clay, Ella Dee: 1 p.m. today, Church of Christ, Parkview Drive, Monroe.
Day, Jimmie Brown: Noon today, Rocky Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Epps.
Handie, Terrance Dewayne Jr.: Noon today, Lake Providence High School.
Liggins, Zenoria: 1 p.m. today, Morehouse Parish Association Building, Collinston.
Lolley, Meosha: 1 p.m. today, New Morningstar Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Martin, Gerry: Noon Wednesday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Micheau, Roland Jr.: 10 a.m. today, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Ferriday.
Moore, Lori K.: 10 a.m. today, Faith United Methodist Church, West Monroe.
Myers, John Wilson Jr.: 11 a.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Monroe.
Myles, Albert: 2 p.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, near Delhi.
Norman, Gene Autry: 1 p.m. today, Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension.
Redond, Lillie L.: 1 p.m. Sunday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer.
Reynolds, Amari Deshawn: Noon today, Lake Providence High School.
Reynolds, Amarion Dejonte: Noon today, Lake Providence High School.
Spencer, Irene: 1 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant No. 2 Baptist Church, Terry.
Tarver, Easter: 1 p.m. today, True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Tatum, Charles: 2 p.m. today, Mount Mariah Baptist Church, Chatham.
Tucker, Katherine Lee: 11 a.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Turner, Margaret: 2 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Weems, Aubrey L.: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

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

DOROTHY "DOTTIE" TELANO
Mulhearn Funeral Home - Sterlington Road, Monroe
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy "Dottie" Telano, 67, of Monroe, LA will be at 3:00 PM Sunday, October 30, 2005, at New Light Baptist Church with Rev. Lindle Stewart officiating. Interment will be in New Light Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Mrs. Telano, a homemaker, was born November 30, 1937 in Isola, MS and passed away October 28, 2005 at her home in Monroe after a lengthy illness. She was a member of New Light Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a grandchild Amelia Ann Madison.
Survivors include her beloved husband, Garland "Buddy" Telano, son and daughter-in-law, David and Gwen Sims of Monroe, daughters and sons-in-law, Susie and Don Shivers of Bastrop, and China and Heath Calhoun of Monroe; six grandchildren, Andrew, Tabitha, Michael, Heath, Hayden, and Baylee; three great grandchildren, brother, Louis Hankins, Jr. and wife, Rochelle of Laurel, MS, sister, Willie Mae Hutto of Ellisville, MS, two brothers-in-law, Chris Telano and wife, Lavern of Monroe, and Teddy Joe Telano of Monroe; three sisters-in-law, Louise Wood, Mary Porter, and Christine Donley and husband, Chuck all of Monroe.
Pallbearers will be Steve Plag, David and Lester Wood, Nathan Rowton, Kevin Telano, and Bubba Porter.
Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 PM until service time at New Light Baptist Church.
The Family would like to give a special thanks to Hospice Care of LA.

Hartford M. Clark Sr., 77
EPPS — Hartford Milton Clark Sr., a retired heavy equipment operator, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery.

Jerry Wayne Durham, 66
Jerry Wayne Durham of West Monroe, retired from Louisiana State Police and the Louisiana Public Service Commission, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until services begin at the church under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary Ethel Freeman, 76
Mary Ethel Freeman of West Monroe, owner and operator of Shipley's Donut Shop in Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Bobbie Gilcrease, 75
BASKIN — Bobbie Gilcrease, a truck driver, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. until time for services. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery near Coushatta.

Faye K. Juneau, 71
FERRIDAY — Faye K. Juneau of Ferriday died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 11 a.m. until time for services. Burial will be in New Pine Hill Cemetery.

Donnie D. Palmer, 25
COLUMBIA — Donnie D. Palmer, an offshore oil rig operator, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Riser Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

E.R. Sandifer, 85
BASTROP — E.R. "Lightning" Sandifer, a retired International Paper Co. employee, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Dorothy Telano, 68
Dorothy "Dottie" Telano of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. today at New Light Baptist Church. Visitation is 2 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Previously Acknowledged
Allen, Megan Lynn: 3 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Franklin, A.M. "Bully": 3 p.m. today, Mineral Springs Baptist Church.
Haynes, Frank: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Hill Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Martin, Gerry: Noon Wednesday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Redond, Lillie L.: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer.
Shipley, Fredie William: 2 p.m. today, Antioch Baptist Church, Rayville.
Whittington, Hilda Gay: 2 p.m. today, South Central Baptist Church, Wisner.

October 31, 2005 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

HARTFORD MILTON CLARK, SR.
Cox Funeral Home - Delhi, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Hartford Milton Clark Sr., 77, of Epps will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, October 31, 2005 in the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home in Delhi.
Rev. Donnie Linson and Rev. Nathan "Jack" Henderson will officiate.
Interment will be in the Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.
Mr. Clark died Friday at his residence in Epps. He was preceded in death by his wives, Nell Clark and Ina Walley Clark, a daughter, Brenda Lee Griffin, a sister Evelyn Ivey and his parents, William Hartford Clark and Sarah Ann Ulmer Clark.
He is survived by two sons, H. M. Clark Jr. and wife Judy and Charles Clark and wife Jackie all of Delhi; three daughters, Irma Williams and husband John of Austin, Texas, Julie Linson and husband Donnie of Epps and Nancy Hebert of Delhi; a stepdaughter Peggy Brock of Oak Grove; a brother Melvin Clark and wife Geneva of Tallulah; seventeen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Heath A. Ardoin, Bradley M. Clark, Hank T. Linson, Charles W. Clark Jr., William H. Clark II and Brian Lee Griffin.
To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our web page at www.coxfuneral.com.

MARY ETHEL FREEMAN
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ethel Freeman, 76, of West Monroe, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, November 1, 2005, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe, LA. Rev. Charles Dupree will be officiating. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Mrs. Freeman was born July 1, 1929 in Ouachita Parish and left us October 29, 2005 to be with her Savior after a short illness.
Mrs. Freeman was a lifelong resident of West Monroe and owned and operated Shipley Donut Shop for forty-two years. Mrs. Freeman was a member of New Chapel Hill Baptist Church of West Monroe and was an active member and Past Matron of Annie D. Bennett No. 181 order of the Eastern Star of West Monroe for thirty-four years.
She was preceded in death by her husband L.E. Freeman; two sons: James Rodger and Teddy Richard, Sr. and one grandson Anthony Joseph Freeman.
Mrs. Freeman is survived by her brother Elbert E. "Cooter" Stennett and his wife Frances of Newport News, VA; her son David Earl Freeman and his wife Pam of West Monroe; grandchildren, Melissa and Dan Hoover of Monroe, Beth and Gray Risinger of West Monroe, D.J. and Danielle Freeman of West Monroe, James Rodger Jr. and Kelley Freeman of Dallas, TX, Joshua Slade Freeman of West Monroe, Teddy Richard Jr. and Katina Freeman of West Monroe and Victoria and Josh Cummings of West Monroe. She had twelve beloved great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews that will miss her deeply. Mrs. Freeman will be missed by many friends, loyal patrons, and her ever so faithful employees, and the many people who admired her hard work and dedication that made her business a Landmark in Monroe for so many years.
Pallbearers will be Paul Sturdivant, Steve Scott, Glen Roberson, Dewayne Stennett, George Camp, and Tommy Semmes, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Lewis White, Ronnie Moore, Kevin Roy, and Max Eldredge.
Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 PM Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
From all her family — "May God Bless You and Keep You". Our Nanny will be in our hearts forever.

DOLAN "BUDDY" HAMMONS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Farmerville, LA
Services for Mr. Dolan "Buddy" Hammons, 86, of Downsville, LA will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at Downsville Baptist Church with Bro. Charles Davis and Bro. Donald Lemmons officiating. Interment will follow in Downsville Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville.
Mr. Hammons was a member of the Downsville Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He attended Northeast Junior College and retired from the Louisiana Highway Department as Sign and Traffic Superintendent. Buddy had a great love for the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He is preceded in death by his granddaughter Katie Phillips.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years Mae Hinton Hammons of Downsville, LA; son J.D. Hammons and wife Bonnie of Downsville, LA; two daughters Sheree H. Allen and husband Howard of Downsville, LA and Holly H. Phillips of Downsville LA; sister Dorthea H. Ham; brother J. Cleve Hammons Jr. and wife Virginia of Downsville, LA; four grandchildren Chris Allen, Amber Allen, Clay Allen and Kelly Phillips.
Pallbearers will be Troy Ham, Jerry Hammons, Tim Hammons, Pat Phillips, John Sistrunk and Robert Hinton.
Visitation will be Monday, October 31, 2005 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville.
Memorials may be made to Downsville Baptist Church.

James 'Matt' Allen, 83
James "Matt" Allen of West Monroe, a retired postal worker, died Sunday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Sam C. Ezell, 89
PIONEER — Sam C. Ezell, a retired farmer, died Saturday. Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Richland United Pentacostal Church, Holly Ridge. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

Bettie Harkins Farley, 85
JONESBORO — Bettie Harkins Farley, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Southern Funeral Home's chapel in Jonesboro. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Walnut Ridge Cemetery.

Deola Felder, 81
Deola Felder of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Jude Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial is in Powell Street City Cemetery.

Earlean Fortenberry, 65
TALLULAH — Earlean Fortenberry, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Tallulah.

Beuford Willmer Gilley, 80
Beuford Willmer Gilley of Calhoun, retired, died Sunday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

William B. Harbour, 80
LAKE PROVIDENCE — William B. Harbour Sr., a salesman, died Thursday. Services were Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, Lake Providence. Burial was at Providence Memorial Cemetery. Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence was in charge of arrangements.

Lola Waldroup Jowers, 90
Lola Velma Waldroup Jowers of West Monroe, co-owner of Jower's Grocery, died Saturday. Arrangements were incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Josephine Lord, 71
WINNSBORO — Josephine Lord of Baskin, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Winnsboro. A Rosary is at 6 pm. today at Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Visitation is from 6:30-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at New Winnsboro Cemetery.

Gerry Martin, 55
NEW ORLEANS — Gerry Martin, a laborer, died Oct. 23. The funeral is at noon Wednesday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Tuesday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial is in Powell Street City Cemetery.

Betty Jean Bass Nelson, 70
Betty Jean Bass Nelson, of West Monroe, a beautician and restaurant owner, died Wednesday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is from noon to 5 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. The wake service is 6-7 p.m. today at Dyers Chapel CME Church, West Monroe. Burial is in Union Hill Cemetery, Winnfield.

Angel Rogers, infant
DELHI — Angel Rogers, infant daughter of Jessica Anderson and Curtis Rogers, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Rhoda Scarborough, 34
BASTROP — Rhoda Dell Lynn Scarborough, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at Tillou Baptist Church. Visitation starts at noon today at the church. Burial will be at Tillou Cemetery. Cox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Buddy Temple, 65
WINNSBORO — Buddy Temple, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home chapel. Visitation is from 10 a.m until service at the funeral home. Burial is at Providence Memorial Cemetery.

Sam Thomas, 86
DELHI — Sam Thomas, a farmer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland's Funeral Home of Delhi.

Previously Acknowledged
Clark, Hartford Milton Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Durham, Jerry Wayne: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Freeman, Mary Ethel: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Haynes, Frank: 10:30 a.m. today, Hill Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Martin, Gerry: Noon Wednesday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Palmer, Donnie D.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Sandifer, E.R.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.