Obituaries - July 2006

July 1, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MARGARET STEWART "MODEAN" KNIGHT CORNETT Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA A celebration of life for Mrs. Margaret Stewart "Modean" Knight Cornett, 80, of Monroe, LA, will be at 2:00PM, Saturday, July 1, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA, with Dr. Alan Miller officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Cornett was born June 8, 1926, in Winnsboro, LA and passed away on June 29, 2006, in Monroe, LA. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Monroe, LA and Friendship Sunday School class and was a retired clerical employee of the City of Monroe. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeff W. Knight and Mabel Stewart Knight and her husband of over fifty years, Cleve J. Cornett. She is survived by her brother, Dr. William R. Knight of Dallas, TX; two nieces, Peggy Knight Wright of Isle of Palms, SC, and Molly Knight Flowers of Dallas, TX; one nephew, William Andrew Knight of Dallas, TX; and several cousins and many, many friends. Pallbearers will be Richard Campbell, Johnny Danna, Paul Lofton, Perry Loftin, and her nephews Andrew Knight, Jack Cornett, and Billy Cornett. Visitation will be from 1:00PM until service time, Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to Fellowship Sunday School class of which she was a member for fifty years, 201 St. John Street, Monroe, LA 71201. Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

JAMES L. "DICK" LENARD Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. James L. "Dick" Lenard, 75, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:30PM Sunday, July 2, 2006 at Luna Assembly of God Church with Rev. Joel Brackett and Rev. Leonard Sapp officiating. Burial to follow at Luna Assembly of God Church Cemetery. Mr. Lenard was born on February 21, 1931 and passed away on June 27, 2006. He was a building contractor for over forty years and a member of Luna Assembly of God Church where he served as a deacon for thirty-two years. He was a loving husband, Father and "Pop" to his family. Mr. Lenard was preceded in death by his son, Steve Lenard and grandson, Caden Lindsay. He is survived by his soul mate and wife of fifty-five and a half years, Dovie; son, Clint Lenard and his wife, Tonya; two daughters, Dovieta Broom and her husband Kelvin and Darla Lindsay and her husband Michael; daughter-in-law Cathy McGuire and her husband Aryon; eight grandchildren, Tobie Bryan, Amy Weeks, Heather, Matt, and Jordan Broom, Quint Lenard, Addison and Bria Lindsay and seven great grandchildren; five brothers, C. W., Daniel, Gerald, Jimmy, Dewey Ray; and five sisters, Helen Stowe, Barbara Russell, Geraldine Jarrell, Carol Lenard, and Gay Sikes. Pallbearers will be his nephews, Charles Lenard, Fred Sweet, Stephen Sweet, Edward Sweet, Kenny Stowe, Kelby Lenard, Matt Lenard, and Keith Lenard. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Saturday, July 1, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. In Lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to Luna Assembly of God, the Alzheimer's Association, or a charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

KATHERINE DRAKE WADE Young's Funeral Home Ferriday, LA Funeral services for Katherine Drake Wade of St. Joseph will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, July 1, 2006, at Christ Episcopal Church in St. Joseph, LA with the Rev. Cannon Gregg L. Riley and the Very Rev. David S. Luckett presiding. Burial will follow in Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton, LA. Kathy was born on February 3, 1947, in New Orleans, LA and passed away on June 29, 2006, after a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of St. Joseph, LA and member of Christ Episcopal Church who loved spending time with her family and friends. Kathy was a devoted teacher and active in numerous educational organizations. She graduated from Davidson High School in St. Joseph, LA and from Millsaps College in Jackson, MS, with a degree in elementary education. She received her Masters in Education from Mississippi College in Clinton, MS, and her Masters plus thirty from the University of Louisiana-Monroe. Kathy was a member of Chi Omega fraternity, First Families of Mississippi, Daughters of the American Revolution, Christ Episcopal Church vestry, and numerous professional organizations including the International Reading Association, Phi Delta Kappa, Louisisana Association of School Executives, and Louisiana School Supervisors Association. She was named Teacher of the Year on several occasions, and was honored as Regional Teacher of the Year in 1991. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents Burton LaCour Wade and Helen Drake Miller Wade. She is survived by her step-mother Margo M. Wade; her brother Burton L. Wade, Jr. and wife Nancy; her sister Kellye Wade Montjoy and husband Wilson; her niece Kate J. Wade; and her nephews Burton L. Wade III, Wilson Montjoy III, and Burton Wade Montjoy. Pallbearers will be cousins: Lyle Miller, David Miller, Randy Miller, Mark Miller, Doug Miller, Mike Miller, Andy Anders, Tommy Nelson, and Tom Wade. The family requests memorials be made to Christ Episcopal Church, Box 256, St. Joseph, Louisiana, 71366. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday, LA.

Vera K. Buckles, 49
VIDALIA — Vera K. Buckles died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Margaret Cornett, 80
Margaret "Modean" Cornett of Monroe, a retired secretary with the city of Monroe Water Department, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Winona Watters Farley, 75
Winona Watters Farley of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at 2 p.m. today at Springhill Cemetery, Springhill.

Annie Richardson Free, 93
WINNSBORO — Annie Caroline Richardson Free, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Gwin Cemetery, Mangham.

Thomas Ted Gullatt, 77
Thomas Ted Gullatt of West Monroe, a retired basketball coach and educator, died Friday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Arrangements are incomplete.

Gertrude E. Long, 86
Gertrude E. Long of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery, Calhoun.

Clarice V. Moffett, 76
DODSON — Clarice V. Moffett died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Siloam Cemetery, Gansville.

James Sullivan, 69
RUSTON — James "Big Jim" Sullivan, a salesman, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Old Castor Cemetery, Castor. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Lois V. Townsend, 58
ENTERPRISE — Lois Virginia Townsend, a nurse's aide and a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Coax Cemetery.

Henry Williams, 82
WATERPROOF — Henry Williams, a farmer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Previously acknowledged
Boston Sr., William: 1 p.m. today, Palestine Baptist Church, Delhi.
Burks, Dorothy Bertrand Herron: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling.
Fullerton, Jerry Glen: 2 p.m. today, North Hodge Assembly of God, Hodge.
Henderson, Mary: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Kemp Sr., Nathaniel: 1 p.m. today, Farmerville High School Auditorium, Farmerville.
Petty, Henry: 1 p.m. today, Paradise Baptist Church, Newellton.
Rivers, Serenity: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Powell Street Extension Cemetery, Monroe.
Ryals, Patricia "Pat" Meek: 10 a.m. today, Ebenezer Cemetery, Jonesboro.
Saldana, Rauel: 11 a.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Wade, Katherine D.: 10 a.m. today, Christ Episcopal Church, St. Joseph.
Washington, Pearlie: 1 p.m. today, First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Williams, Beatrice: 11 a.m. today, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.

July 2, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

SUSAN WOMACK BELIN
Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Funeral services for Susan Womack Belin, 52, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Monday, July 3, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Gene Thomas officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Mrs. Belin died June 30, 2006 at the Lincoln General Hospital in Ruston, LA. Susan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She previously worked for James Machine Works and was presently employed at M.L. Smith, Jr. in Ruston, LA. Survivors include her husband, Steve Belin, children, Mary Meredith and husband Kevin, Joe Willis and wife Ericka, Jenny Willis and Fiancee Jake Wallace; mother, Etta Ward; brother, Gary Womack; sister, Tina Powell; granddaughters, Kristin Meredith and Breann Nolan; grandson, Caden Willis. Pallbearers will be Bill Thurston, Tim Taunton, Billy Patton, Donnie Furlow, Jamie McDaniels, and Moe Hansen. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Sunday, July 2, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online registry/condolence at www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

MALLISSA POWELL BUTTS
Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Malissa Powell Butts, 90, of Epps, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Monday, July 3, 2006 at Epps Baptist Church with Rev. Pat Lofton and Rev. Johnny Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi, LA. Visitation will be held at the Epps Baptist Church from 5:00PM until 9:00PM Sunday, July 2, 2006. Mrs. Butts was born on September 21, 1915 and passed away on July 1, 2006 in Monroe, LA, following a brief illness. She was a member of Epps Baptist Church, Epps Garden Club and the Baptist WMU. She was the owner of Epps Coffee Shop for thirty-four years. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and visiting with family and the many friends she has made over the years. She is preceded in death by her husband of fifty-three years Edward Butts; her parents John and Alice Powell; one sister Johnnie Theobald and one brother J D Powell and wife Annie Mae. She is survived by one son Marvin Butts and wife Pat of Epps, LA; two daughters, Alice Nobles and husband Harvey of Monroe, LA, and Carolyn Kendrick and husband Chuck of Monroe, LA; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; one sister Anna Erickson and husband Gail of Hot Springs, AR; two brothers Inmon Powell and wife Dorothy of Epps, LA, and Joe Powell and wife Reba of Cullen, LA and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Rodney Butts, Cole Butts, Brian Nobles, Stacy Copeland, Jeff Tannehill and Chad Tannehill. The family would like to give their thanks to her caregivers: Shonda Brown, Sandra Washington, and Margaret Conner. Mrs. Butts will be deeply missed by all those whose lives she has touched. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com

THOMAS TED GULLATT
Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA
Services for Thomas Ted Gullatt, 77, of West Monroe, LA, will be 2:00PM Monday, July 3, 2006, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston, LA, with Rev. Weldon Bares officiating. Interment will follow in Gullatt Cemetery near Simsboro, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Mr. Gullatt died Friday, June 30, 2006 in Monroe, LA following a lengthy illness and was a member of Lea Joyner United Methodist Church. He received a BS in Education from Louisiana Tech in 1949 and completed his masters and plus thirty at LSU. Mr. Gullatt taught high school chemistry and coached in the Lincoln and Iberville Parish School districts for many years. His teams made multiple appearances in the state basketball tournaments including a Class B State Championship in 1958 at Simsboro High School and an appearance in Class 3A State Finals in 1968 at Plaquemine High School. He retired in 1988 as Assistant Superintendent of the Iberville Parish Schools. Mr. Gullatt is preceded in death by his parents, Jap Gullatt, Sr. and Carrie Pesnell Gullatt; brother, Harrel Gullatt; sisters, Etta, Margie, Jessie, and Milledge. Survivors included his wife of forty-seven years, Ann Jo Sarah (Sally) Savage Gullatt of West Monroe, LA; sons , Tom Gullatt and wife Denise of Monroe, LA, and John Gullatt and wife Angela of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Emily, Ryan, Madison, John Bailey, Kinsley, and Brooks Gullatt; brothers, William Gullatt and wife Gloria of Ruston; Jap Gullatt and wife Patsy of Haughton, LA; Sam Ledbetter and wife Jayne of Jonesboro, LA; sisters-in-law Mildred Gullatt of Ruston, LA, and Carrie McClure and husband Glynn of Tunica, LA; brother-in-law Jules Johnson of New Orleans, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Bob Bell, Chuck McCullen, David Gullatt, Steve Gullatt, Patrick Gullatt, Jules Johnson, Jr., O.G. McClure, and Blaine McClure. Visitation will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA, from 5:00PM until 8:00PM on Sunday, July 2, 2006. Memorials may be made to the Methodist Children's Home, 901 S. Vienna Street, Ruston, LA 71270. The family would like to extend special thanks to the medical staff at St. Francis Medical Center, St. Francis Specialty Hospital, and the congregation and ministers of Lea Joyner Methodist Church.

MR. RICHARD L. REA
Owens Memorial Chapel Ruston, LA
Funeral Home Funeral services for Mr. Richard L. Rea, age 67, of Choudrant, LA, will be held 10:00AM, Monday, July 3, 2006 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ruston, LA, with Dr. Michael Hawley officiating. Burial will follow in Choudrant Memorial Cememtery in Choudrant, LA, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Mr. Rea was born August 13, 1938 in Bernice, LA, to Durwood and Eugenia Rea. He died July 1, 2006 in Ruston, LA. He loved cattle farming, hunting, being outdoors and spending time with his friends. Mr. Rea also loved his two dogs. He was a man with a warm and generous heart. Mr. Rea is survived by his wife of thirty-three years, Clara Hammons Rea of Choudrant, LA; one brother: Dr. Ken Rea and wife Becky of Ruston, LA; one sister: Shirley Strop and husband Ron of Arvada, CO; two nephews: Michael Rea of Ruston, LA and Chris Rea and wife Leah of Shreveport, LA; two nieces: Cindy Masciotro of Arvada, CO, and Michelle Lewis of Arvada, CO; three grand nieces and one grand nephew. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 2, 2006 at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home from 5:30PM until 8:00PM. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Emmanuel Baptist Church, the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, St. Jude's Hospital or the Shriner's Hospital. The family would like to express their thanks to Mr. Rea's many friends and to the doctors and nurses who cared for him. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneral home.com

Dana K. Alsobrooks, 50
DICKSON, Tenn. — Dana Kaye Alsobrooks, a television news reporter, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday in First Baptist Church, Dickson. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Taylor Funeral Home, Dickson. A private burial service will be at Alsobrooks Family Cemetery.

Malissa Powell Butts, 90
EPPS — Malissa Powell Butts, a retired café owner, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Epps Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Velma L. Hatten, 82
GRAYSON — Velma Laffoon Hatten, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

James L. 'Dick' Lenard, 75
James Louis "Dick" Lenard of West Monroe, a retired building contractor, died Thursday. Services are 2:30 p.m. today at Luna Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gertrude E. Long, 86
Gertrude E. Long of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home,West Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Calhoun.

Owens Otwell Jr., 72
DUBACH — Owens "Billy Mack" Otwell Jr. died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Mineral Springs Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Mineral Springs Cemetery.

Richard Leon Rea, 67
CHOUDRANT — Richard Leon Rea, a cattleman, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5:30-8 p.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Choudrant Cemetery.

Heather Ann Searcy, 21
MANGHAM — Heather Ann Searcy, a waitress, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Anna Grace Thornton, 78
FORDYCE, Ark. — Anna Grace Thornton, a retired businesswoman, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Benton Funeral Home, Fordyce. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Free, Annie Caroline Richardson: 2 p.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Long, Gertrude E.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Rivers, Serenity: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Powell Street Extension Cemetery, Monroe.
Sullivan, James "Big Jim": 10 a.m. Monday, Old Castor Cemetery, Castor

July 3, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

KATIE ETOILE ALFORD
Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA
Katie Etoile Alford, 81 of Farmerville, LA, died on Saturday, July 1, 2006. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 2, 2006 at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro, LA, from 4:00PM until 9:00PM. Services will be held on Monday, July 3, 2006 at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro, LA, at 2:00PM. Officiating will be Sister Roberta Stipp, Bro. Gilbert Reese and Bro. Eric White. Interment will be at Garden of Memories in Jonesboro, LA. Mrs. Alford was born on October 4, 1924 in Sikes, LA, she was a nurses aide. She is survived by two daughters: Edith Rockett and husband Ricky of Spearsville, LA; Yvonne Summers and husband Tracy of Houston, TX; three sons: Lynn Alford and wife Peggy of Simsboro, LA, Mike Alford and wife Olivia of Frisco, TX, and Donny Alford and wife Donna of Downsville, LA; two sisters: Pauline Roberson of Winnfield, LA, and Barbara Hayward of Dodson, LA; five brothers: Morris Folden of Elizabethtown, KY, John Folden of Memphis, TN, Jack Folden of Winnfield, LA, Louie Folden of Winnfield, LA, and Carlie Ray Folden of Winnfield, LA. She was also survived by eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren Pallbearers will be D.K. Alford, Rusty Rockett, John Rockett, Jeffery Alford, Travis Brinson and Jeremy Lamkin.

MR. ISAAC "I.C." CRAIN
Funeral services for Mr. Isaac "I.C." Crain, 77, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe, LA, with Rev. James Gardner officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery of West Monroe, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home - West Monroe, LA. Mr. Crain was born January 9, 1929 in Caldwell Parish, LA, and died July 1, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Crain was a retired truck driver for Manville. He was of the Baptist faith, and was a devoted and loving husband, father and most of all, grandfather. Mr. Crain was preceded in death by his daughter, Vicki Day; a brother, Alton Pete Crain; and two sisters, Edna Newell and Beulah Roberts. He is survived by his wife, Nelda Crain; three children, Betty Gregory and husband, Odie; David Crain, Paul Crain and wife, Tanya; son-in-law, Charles Day; sister, Eula West; eight grandchildren, Tammy Hunter and husband Terry, Randall Gregory, Kim Day, Brian Day and wife Crystal, Dustin Crain and wife Brandi, Molli Crain, Brittany Crain and Clayton Crain; one great grandson, Dylan Crain; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Terry Hunter, Dustin Crain, David Crain, Brian Day, Glen Averette and Randall Gregory. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 8:00PM Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe, LA. Online messages may be sent to family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

Katie Etoile Alford, 81
FARMERVILLE — Katie Etoile Alford died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Garden of Memories, Jonesboro.

Hazel Marie Almond, 51
FOREST — Hazel Marie Almond, a hairdresser, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Pioneer Assembly of God, Pioneer. Burial will be at Reeks Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service at the church.

Susan Womack Belin, 52
Susan Womack Belin, a tank designer, of West Monroe, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Ada Grant, 93
WINNSBORO — Ada Grant, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ervie Jean Goodnight, 74
BASTROP — Ervie Jean Culp (Cain) Goodnight died Saturday. Service is 10 a.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service at the funeral home.

Velma Laffoon Hatten, 82
COLUMBIA — Velma Isabell "Mutt" Laffoon Hatten, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be at Hebert Cemetery east of Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Mary Lee Johnston, 72
RAYVILLE — Mary Lee Johnston, a caregiver, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be at Stevenson Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is noon until service time at the church.

Rosie Lain, 76
WINNSBORO — Rosie Lain, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Lezie Mitchell, 81
CROWVILLE — Lezie Mitchell, a retired farmer, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

David Lane Murphy, 49
David Lane Murphy, a Glenwood Regional Medical Center employee, of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe

July 4, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ADA VICTORIA GRANT
Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA
Funeral service for Ada Victoria Grant, 93 of Winnsboro, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, July 5, 2006 in Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro, LA, with Rev. Marion Collier and Rev. Gerald Reeves officiating. Interment will follow in Ogden Cemetery in Liddieville, lead by Dr. J. Alan Miller. Arrangements are under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro, LA. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 9:00PM Tuesday at Temple Baptist Church. She was born to the union of Dudley and Geneva Reeves Fussell on September 2, 1912. She went home to Glory Sunday, July 2, 2006 in Charlyn Nursing Center in Winnsboro, LA. At the age of 16, Ada Victoria Fussell married Rev. W.D. Grant in Fort Necessity. For thirty- seven consecutive years Rev. and Mrs. Grant pastored rural Baptist Churches in Franklin Parish and reared eleven children. After Rev. Grant went home to the Lord, Mrs. Grant became very active in Temple Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. She is survived by her eleven children and their spouses Betty and W.H. Slaughter of Wisner, LA, Lela Cupit of McComb, MS, Amy McDaniel of McComb, MS, Daniel and Betsy Grant of Kenai, AK, Flo Grant of Sicily Island, LA, Shelby and Shirley Grant of Gilbert, LA, Millie and Ben Bird of Winnsboro, LA, Diane and Ray Sharp of Winnsboro, LA, Charlotte and Tommy Lawson of Monroe, LA, Wanda and Dennis Matlock of Colinston, LA, and Jerry and Jimmie Ann Grant of Crossett, AR; and a large number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Mrs. Grant's grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Any planned memorial may be made to Temple Baptist Church or the Gideons International.

DAVID LANE MURPHY
Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA
A celebration of the life of David Lane Murphy, 49, of West Monroe, LA, will be held Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at 10:00AM in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA, with Bro. Alan Robertson and Bro. Larry Eubanks officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery. David was born on January 16, 1957 and left this life on July 2, 2006. David was a wonderful husband, father and friend. As Cody says "You couldn't ask for a better daddy." David loved life. He loved his horses, his dogs and his Seven Acres. He could build anything and was constantly tinkering with something. If you said it couldn't be fixed, David would fix it. He was preceded in death by his mother, Charlene Murphy; nephew, Kolton Minchew; step father-in-law, Hilton Tolbird and step mother-in-law, Shelby Antley. Left to cherish his wonderful memory are his loving wife of thirty-two years, Debi Antley Murphy; son, Cody Lane Murphy and wife Candice; daughter, Christy Lynn Murphy; father, Bobby Murphy, Sr.; mother-in-law, Carol Tolbird; father-in-law, James "Tuffy" Antley; brothers: Bobby Murphy, Jr. and Mickey Murphy; sisters: Sherry White, Janie Murphy, and Sandy Minchew; brothers-in-law: Robin Antley, Bill Phillips and Max Tolbird; seven nephews, six nieces, eight great nephews and three great nieces, thirty-four miniature horses and ten dogs. Pallbearers will be Craig Armstrong, Steve Brown, Mark Gable, O.L. Gregory, Kenneth Howell and Billy Joe Porter. Honorary pallbearers will be his nephews and his "buddies" at Glenwood. Visitation will be held at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA from 5:00PM until 8:00PM on Tuesday, July 4th, 2006. Memorials may be made to Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance, P.O. Box 791155, Baltimore, MD 21279-1155. Online Registry/Condolence: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

HAZEL WORLEY RAWLS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Ms. Hazel Worley Rawls, 62, of West Monroe, LA, will be at 2:00PM on Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at the Luna Methodist Church with Rev. George Bonner officiating. Interment will follow in the Luna Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Ms. Rawls was born October 10, 1943, in Ouachita Parish, and died, July 3, 2006, in West Monroe, LA. A waitress at Johnson's/Marks Café and Office Restaurant, she enjoyed being a waitress and was loved and appreciated by all she served. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nathan and Ruby Worley; her daughter, Opal Jeanette Rawls; her son, Michael Wayne Rawls; and by three brothers, Jordan, Andrew, and Milton Worley. Survivors include her son, Jeffery Rawls of West Monroe, LA; and two sisters, Bessie Kirkland and her husband, Willis, of Columbia, LA, and Martha Hughes and her husband, Thomas, of West Monroe, LA; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Mark and Estes Worley, Adam Howell, Ronnie and Josh Rawls, and Cameron Zaricor. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 9:00AM to 9:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA, and Wednesday from 10:00AM till time of service at the church.

HEATHER ANN SEARCY
Brown Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA
Funeral services for Heather Ann Searcy, age 21, will be held 10:00AM Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at Lone Cherry Baptist Church in Mangham, LA with Rev. Doyle Allen & Rev. Rick Aultman officiating. Interment will follow in Lone Cherry Cemetery in Mangham, LA. Heather Ann Searcy was born on March 20, 1985 in West Monroe, LA, and passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2006 in Winnsboro, LA. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Harry Searcy; and her great grandparents, John & Evelyn Mercer. Survivors include her father, Dwayne Keith Searcy & wife, Robyn of Huntsville, AL; her mother, Jeanette Burgess & husband, David of Mangham, LA; her maternal, grandparents, Carl & Maxine Free of Mangham, LA; her paternal grandmother, Augusta Searcy of Winnsboro, LA; a brother, Dwayne Keith "lil' boy" Searcy Jr; step-brother, Josh Gresham of Huntsville, AL; a step-brother; David Burgess of Mangham, LA; a step-sister, Brandy Kelley of Huntsville, AL; a step-sister, Dana Nobles & husband, Bill of Mangham, LA; numerous aunts, uncles, & cousins; and numerous nieces & nephews. Pallbearers will be Josh Gresham, Dwayne Searcy Jr., Lucas McCoy, Jarred Swartz, Eddy Bradshaw, Kenny Rice, Billy Jones, and Shane Hixson

Jimmy R. Albritton, 65
FARMERVILLE — Jimmy R. Albritton, a poultry farmer, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Wards Chapel Church of Christ. Burial will be at Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Isaac 'I.C.' Crain, 77
Isaac "I.C." Crain of West Monroe, a retired truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery.

Emma Nelson Dyess, 84
RAYVILLE — Emma Della Nelson Dyess, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ada Victoria Grant, 93
WINNSBORO — Ada Victoria Grant, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jesse D. 'Sonny' Hare, 77
SWARTZ — Jesse Donald "Sonny" Hare, owner and operator of Tiger Machine Works, died Monday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.

Lonnie Matheson, 37
Lonnie Matheson of West Monroe, a floor hand with Ensco, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Nelrose Malone McKay, 80
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Nelrose Malone McKay, formerly of Downsville, a retired teacher, died June 30. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Mount Nebo Cemetery, Downsville.

Elzie D. Mitchell, 81
JACKSON — Elzie D. Mitchell, formerly of Crowville, a retired farmer, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Louisiana War Veterans Home, Jackson. Burial will be at Port Hudson National Cemetery, Zachary, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Melba Heard Moore, 67
HURLEY, Miss. — Melba Juanita Heard Moore, formerly of West Monroe, owner of Juanita Quick Cash, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ouida J. Smith, 90
NEWELLTON — Ouida J. Smith, a retired elementary schoolteacher, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Legion Cemetery, Newellton. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Emma Kate Stiles, 92
RUSTON — Emma Kate Stiles, a dietitian with Louisiana Health and Resource Department, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Robin Stinson-Waggoner, 47
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Robin Stinson-Waggoner, formerly of Winnsboro, a bookkeeper, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at New Winnsboro Cemetery.

Herman Williams Sr., 80
BOSCO — Herman Williams Sr., a farmer, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Union Baptist Cemetery, Bosco.

Previously acknowledged
Goodnight, Ervie Jean Culp (Cain): 10 a.m. Wednesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Rivers, Serenity: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Powell Street Extension Cemetery, Monroe.
Searcy, Heather Ann: 10 a.m. today, Lone Cherry Baptist Church, Mangham.
Williams Jr., Henry: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Springfield Baptist Church, Loamland

July 5, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

JIMMY R. ALBRITTON FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA. Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy R. Albritton, 65, of Farmerville will be held at 10:00AM Thursday, at Wards Chapel Church of Christ with A. J. Arnold officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Albritton, a poultry farmer, died July 1, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents: J. B. & Eunice Albritton; a brother, James Albritton; and three sisters: Carolyn Moore, Diane Ramier and Elaine Albritton. Survivors include his wife, Gail Albritton of Farmerville; two sons: Ross Albritton and Stacy A. Albritton both of Farmerville one daughter: Shirley Albritton of Houston, TX; one brother: Rex Albritton & wife, Reba of Farmerville; one sister: Joyce Tucker & husband, Glen of Farmerville. Several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Pallbearers are Edward Austin, March Davidson, Gayle Brantley, Jeremy Skeeles, Tom Garris and Jay Bryan. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00PM Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home. Friends may send condolences to the family on our website www.farrarfh.com.

JESSE DONALD "SONNY" HARE Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Services for Mr. Jesse Donald "Sonny" Hare, 77, of Swartz, will be at 10 AM, Thursday, July 6, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Dennis Mitchell officiating. Masonic graveside service will be held at Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Hare, owner and operator of Tiger Machine Works, was born February 8, 1929, in Swartz, LA and died July 3, 2006, in Monroe, LA. He was a member of Loch Arbor Baptist Church and a charter member of Walker George Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Vonnie Tucker Hare; sons and daughters-in-law, Gregory Donald and Bekki Hare and Reggie Alan and Martha Hare; daughter and son-in-law, Krista K. and Gary Eldridge; brother, Richard E. Hare; sisters, Joyce Milstead and Helen Polk; and six grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Claude Harris, Rodney Cruse, Glen Kerr, Rodney Erwin, Andy McBroom, and Frank Sampagnaro. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.Mulhearnfuneralhome. com.

Curtis Jerome Barber, 19
NEW ORLEANS — Curtis Jerome Barber, a laborer, formerly of Clayton, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Janis Branch, 50

SALINE — Janis Branch died Monday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Thursday at Magnolia Baptist Church in Saline. Visitation is from 2-10 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at Branch Cemetery in Saline under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

Emma Nelson Dyess, 84
RAYVILLE — Emma Della Nelson Dyess, a homemaker, died Monday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Thursday at Midway Baptist Church, Holly Ridge. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial is at McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Oscar Emerson, 58
Oscar Emerson of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Patricia Keyes Evans, 60
WATERPROOF — Patricia Brewer Keyes Evans, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 5 p.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Gary Frank Havins, 54
VIENNA — Gary Frank Havins, a retired painter, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston.

Venetta S.C. Johnson, 97
CROWVILLE — Venetta Sadie Conor Johnson, a retired Louisiana State University nutritionist, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Rosie Lain, 76
WINNSBORO — Rosie Lain, a homemaker, died Sunday. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Thursday at Mount Zion Church of Christ Holiness, Gilbert. Wake service is from 6-7 p.m. today at Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial is at Sinis Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Winnsboro.

Eddie Mitchell, 54
Eddie Mitchell of Monroe, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Juanita Heard Moore, 67
HURLEY, Miss. — Juanita Heard Moore, formerly of West Monroe, owner of Juanita Quick Cash, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

David Lane Murphy, 49
David Lane Murphy, an electrician for Glenwood Regional Medical Center, of West Monroe, died Sunday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is at Pine Grove Cemetery.

Eddie Murphy, 87
Eddie Murphy of Monroe, a laborer, died June 28. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Hazel Rawls, 62
Hazel Rawls of West Monroe, a restaurant waitress, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Luna Methodist Church, Luna. Visitation is from 10 a.m. today until time of service at the church. Burial is at Luna Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Leonora Robinson, 73
Leonora Robinson of Monroe, a homemaker, died June 29. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Thursday at Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Emma Kate Stiles, 92
RUSTON — Emma Kate Stiles, a dietitian with the Louisiana Health and Resource Department, died Monday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Friday at Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until time of service Friday at the funeral home. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston.

Fred Thomas, 61
Fred Thomas of West Monroe, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gertrude Thomas, 85
Gertrude Thomas, a homemaker, of West Monroe, died Tuesday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Thursday at Luna Assembly of God Church in West Monroe. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is at the church cemetery.

Arthur Thompson, 56
LOS ANGELES — Arthur Thompson, formerly of Delhi, a laborer, died June 29. Arrangements are incomplete at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Andy Williams, 17
Andy Williams of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Aussie Lavelle Willis, 63
OAK GROVE — Aussie Lavelle Willis, a bookkeeper with Carroll Oil Company, died Monday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. today at Beulah Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Burial is at the church cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Homes, Oak Grove.

Darnell Wyatt, 58
Darnell Wyatt of Monroe, a retired U.S. Army veteran, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Albritton, Jimmy R.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Wards Chapel Church of Christ.
Goodnight, Ervie Jean Culp (Cain): 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Grant, Ada Victoria: 2 p.m. today, Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
McKay, Nelrose Malone: 10 a.m. Friday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Mitchell, Elzie D.: 10 a.m. today, Louisiana War Veterans Home, Jackson.
Rivers, Serenity: 10 a.m. today, Powell Street Extension Cemetery, Monroe.
Smith, Ouida J.: 2:30 p.m. today, Legion Cemetery, Newellton.
Waggoner, Robin Stinson: 10 a.m. today, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Williams Jr., Henry: 11 a.m. today, Springfield Baptist Church, Loamland.
Williams Sr., Herman: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe

July 6, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

CLARENCE RAYMOND HARPER, SR.
Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Graveside services for Clarence Raymond Harper, Sr., 83, of Monroe, LA formerly of Bastrop, LA, will be held at 10:00AM, Friday, July 7, 2006 at Red Wing Cemetery in West Carroll Parish, with the Rev. Jay Simms officiating. Mr. Harper, a retired employee of International Paper Company, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at the Northeast Louisiana War Veteran's Home in Monroe, LA. He faithfully served his country with the U.S. Navy during WWII, having served two tours of duty and aquiring many medals and commendations. Mr. Harper is survived by two sons, John H. Harper of West Monroe, LA, Clarence R. Harper, Jr. & wife Debbie of Bastrop, LA; two granddaughters, Dr. Aubrey Harper Polo & husband Garrett of Covington, LA, Breanna Harper of Monroe, LA; and by a brother, J.T. Harper & wife Zona of Tennessee. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and employees of the Northeast LA War Veteran's Home in Monroe, LA.

MR. LEON B. JOHNSON
Hixson Brothers Funeral Home Alexandria, LA Services for Mr. Leon Benoit Johnson will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 7, 2006 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria, LA, with Reverend David Boothe officiating. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens. Mr. Johnson, 88, of Alexandria, LA, died Sunday, July 2, 2006 in St. Francis Medical Center, Monroe, LA. Mr. Johnson was a World War II Army veteran, having served in the 20th Infantry in the Philippines and New Guinea. He was awarded the Silver Star Medal for bravery and other commendations. He was employed by the A & P Tea Company in 1947 and served many years as manager until his retirement. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-eight years, Talliette Monk Johnson; parents, H. Warren and Evie Fontenot Johnson; brothers, Virtie, Earl, Philip and Bee B. Johnson; sisters, Eager Johnson, Ola Welch and Fletta Smith. He is survived by his daughters, Janis Johnson Gulick of Monroe and Lisa Johnson of Arlington, VA; sister, Myrtle Smith of Cypress Creek; grandchildren, Ben Gulick, Jane Gulick and John Gulick and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ben Gulick, John Gulick and nephews. Friends may call Thursday at Hixson Brothers, Alexandria from 5:30PM until 8:00PM and Friday from 8:30AM until service time. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Barbara McDaniel, Pearl Barnes and Frances Price of Monroe, LA, for their wonderful care, and to Dr. Charles Morgan and Dr. Scott Burkett of Monroe, LA. To extend online condolences to the Johnson family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com

Mr. Lonnie Boyd "Smiley" Matheson
Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Lonnie Boyd "Smiley" Matheson, 37 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 7, 2006 at Living Way Apostolic Church West Monroe with Rev. Loy Tolbird and Rev. Ronnie Turner officiating. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Lonnie was born July 20, 1968 in West Monroe, LA and passed away following a sudden illness July 3, 2006. Lonnie was a loving husband and daddy, a family man who was loved by all and a brother to many. Lonnie was an avid outdoorsman who especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. Loyal and kind, he was his mother's son, always there to lend a helping hand. Lonnie was a jokester, who showed his love with a playful pinch or a poke. He was a treasure and his smile will always be remembered. If you met him once, you were always considered his friend. Lonnie Matheson will be sorely missed. He was preceded in death by his father, C.R. "Smokey" Matheson. Lonnie is survived by his wife, Angela Matheson; 2 children: Kimberly Renee' Matheson and Alisha Nicole Matheson; mother: Dorothy (Jean) Matheson Hogg; step-father: Norman Hogg; 7 siblings: Ronnie Matheson and wife Maria, Clarence Ronald Matheson, Jr., Craig Tarver and wife Mary, Ginger Hudleston and husband Ronnie, D'Ann "DeeDee" Mitcham and husband Mike, Becky Rote and husband Cliff, and Joy Matheson; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Johnny Hite and Barbara Hite; brother-in-law, Michael Hite and wife Leslie, sister-in-law, Lorrie Henson and husband Tim; numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Pallbearers will be Scotty Dortch, Robbi Griffin, Archie Martin, David Neathery, Roger Lee and Kevin Dunaway. Honorary pallbearers will be Scotty Hudleston, Sean Boudreaux and Kris Boyd. Visitation will be Thursday July 6, 2006 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online messages may be sent to family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

JUANITA HEARD MOORE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Juanita Heard Moore, 67, of Hurley, MS, will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, July 6, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Larry Eubanks officiating. Interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe. Mrs. Moore was born October 25, 1938 in Fisher, LA, and died July 3, 2006 in Mobile, AL. Mrs. Moore was reared in West Monroe, LA and moved to Hurley, MS in 1976 and resided there until her death. She was raised in a large family and will be remember as being "the best cook of the bunch". Juanita had numerous hobbies and enjoyed them all. She also had a great love for dogs and she was about to open a K-9 kennel. She was owner-operator of Juanita Check Cash. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Moore; parents, Willie F. and Jessie Heard; brothers-in-law, John Sherrouse and Jim Spillers. She was a loving mother to her three daughters, Rhonda Richburg and husband Mark, Robin Dickerson and husband Guy, Regina Sampson and husband Paul; seven grandchildren, Brandon McEntyre, Brittany McEntyre, Jacob Hester, Skeeter Raines, Whitney Broadus, Megan Sampson and T.J. Richburg; sisters, Exa Harris and husband Robert, Jane Conrad and husband Ken, Willie Sherrouse, Judy McBroom and husband Jewel, Charlotte Owens and husband Steve, Dianne Brown and husband Jim, Marilyn Zickrick and husband Fred; brothers, Charles Heard and wife Lynn, John Heard and wife Barbara; special friend, Byron Dennis; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jim Brown, Robert Harris, Jewel McBroom, Bryan Owens, Steve Owens, Dr, Robert Spataford, Chris Turner and Fred Zickrick. Visitation will be from 1:00PM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online message may be sent the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

MRS. GERTRUDE LEA FROST THOMAS
Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Lea Frost Thomas, 85, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, July 6, 2006, at Luna Assembly of God Church with Rev. Joel Brackett and Rev. Kyle Bryan officiating. Burial will follow in Luna Assembly of God Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Thomas passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at her residence. She was a member of Luna Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her sister, Addie Mae Head. Mrs. Thomas is survived by her husband, Karey L. Thomas; daughter, Martha Jane Ball; son, Buck Thomas; sisters, Polly Bryan, Dorothy Frost, Helen Sharbono, and Marie Tolbird; brothers, Otto Frost, Carl Frost, Ellis Frost, Dean Frost, and Alfred Frost; grandchildren, Jennifer Kolb, Bart Copes, Scott Thomas, Perry Thomas, and Seth Thomas Copes; and ten great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Bart Copes, Seth Copes, Scott Thomas, Perry Thomas, Seth Elmore, and Chase Thomas. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhomes .com

WESLEY HOWARD WALSWORTH
Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Wesley Howard Walsworth, 64 of Jonesboro died on Tuesday, July 4, 2006. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2006 from 4:00PM until 9:00PM Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro, LA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 7, 2006 at 2:00PM at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro, LA with Rev. Bill Strawbridge and Rev. Lettie Strawbridge officiating. Interment will be at Springhill Cemetery in Jonesboro, LA. Mr. Walsworth was born on September 29, 1941 and was retired from Smurfit-Stone Container in Hodge, LA. He worked in the wood yard. Mr. Walsworth was survived by his wife; Carolyn Walsworth of Jonesboro, LA, his step-mother; Rae Walsworth of Hodge, LA, one son; Howard Walsworth of Ruston, LA, two brothers; Herbert Walsworth of Shreveport, LA, and Virgil Ray Walsworth of New Hampshire. Pallbearers will be Randy Walsworth, David Walsworth, Paul Walsworth, Lane Warren, Barry Warren, Greg Warren and Nick Wafer. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Tyler, Wade Wright, and Ray Warren.

Curtis J. Barber Jr., 19
NEW ORLEANS — Curtis Jerome Barber Jr., formerly of Clayton, a laborer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Dorothy Mae Battle, 75
Dorothy Mae Battle of Monroe, a homemaker, died June 29. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Union Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Lake Ervin Cemetery, Oak Ridge.

Beaulah B. Covington, 85
RAYVILLE — Beaulah Bernice Covington, a drapery seamstress, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Oscar Emerson, 58
Oscar Emerson of Monroe, a truck driver, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Orange Hill Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Teresa 'Terry' Hails, 52
CLAYTON — Teresa Dianne "Terry" Hails, an employee of the Cancer Center in Natchez, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is noon today until service time. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Jesse D. 'Sonny' Hare, 77
Jesse Donald "Sonny" Hare of Swartz, owner and operator of Tiger Machine Works, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery.

Gary Frank Havins, 54
RUSTON — Gary Frank Havins, a retired painter, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Vienna Cemetery.

Randall A. Kiedaisch, 51
Randall Allen Kiedaisch of West Monroe, a senior continuous improvement analyst with Graphic Packaging, died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Elizabeth McVeigh, 80
Elizabeth McVeigh of West Monroe, a homemaker, died July 21. Private graveside services are Friday at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Eddie Mitchell Jr., 54
Eddie Mitchell Jr. of Monroe, a custodian, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Eddie Murphy Sr., 90
Eddie Murphy Sr. of Monroe, a pulpwood hauler, died June 28. Services are noon Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5:30-6:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Choudrant.

John T. Rosenberry, 37
LEHIGHTON, Pa. — John Todd Rosenberry, formerly of West Monroe, former employee of Rabb Construction, died June 13. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Saturday at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe.

Gladys O. Savage, 87
OAK GROVE — Gladys Oladean Savage, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and 8 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery.

Billy Ray Trichell, 73
Billy Ray Trichell of Monroe, a retired fire captain with the city of Monroe, died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.

Terry O. Wallace, 33
WINNSBORO — Sgt. 1st Class Terry O. Wallace, a military soldier, died June 27. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at King Jesus Worship Center, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Winnsboro.

Wesley H. Walsworth, 64
JONESBORO — Wesley Howard Walsworth died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery, Jonesboro. Jesse

Floyd White Sr., 71
BASTROP — Jesse Floyd White Sr., a retired carpenter and truck driver, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Carter Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

O.J. Wiles, 77
RAYVILLE — O.J. Wiles, a retired oilfield driller, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Andre' D. Williams, 17
Andre' D. Williams of Monroe, a cook, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Lowell

Glen Williams, 51
Lowell Glen Williams of West Monroe, a construction worker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Friday at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6:30 p.m. today at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jeffery Young, 56
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Jeffery Young, formerly of Crowville, died June 29. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Albritton, Jimmy R.: 10 a.m. today, Wards Chapel Church of Christ.
Branch, Janis: 10 a.m. today, Magnolia Baptist Church, Saline.
Dyess, Emma Della Nelson: 10 a.m. today, Midway Baptist Church, Holly Ridge.
Evans, Patricia Brewer Keyes: 5 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Lain, Rosie: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Church of Christ Holiness, Gilbert.
McKay, Nelrose Malone: 10 a.m. Friday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Moore, Juanita Heard: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Robinson, Leonora: 1 p.m. today, Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Stiles, Emma Kate: 10 a.m. Friday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Thomas, Gertrude: 2 p.m. today, Luna Assembly of God Church, West Monroe

July 7, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

FLORENCE MERLINE GRAY
Southern Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA
Services for Florence Merline Gray, 81, were held at 10:00AM, Friday, June 30, 2006 at Southern Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends Mac Brunson and Gene Cumpton officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Memories under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro, LA. Mrs. Gray died at her residence Wednesday, June 28, 2006 after a lengthy illness. She is survived by: daughter and son: Carolyn and Donnie Ray Gibbs of Jonesboro, LA; son-in-law: Travis Hall of Jonesboro, LA; grandchildren: Scott Hall of Monroe, LA; Mark Gibbs of Quitman, LA; Kevin Hall and Kristie Reeves of Jonesboro, LA, and Tammy Trosclair of West Monroe, LA; brother: Edwin Harper of Hodge, LA; sisters-in-law: Katie Sones and Virginia Brinson; and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin and Julie Harper; brothers, Raymond Lee Harper and Jessie Melvin Harper; husband; Joseph Fred Gray; and daughter, Laneta Janette Hall. Pallbearers were Travis Hall, Sammy Carter, Paul Adkins, Eddie Lynn Sones, Robert Earl Harper, and Doug Harper.

MR. RANDALL ALLEN KIEDAISCH
Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Randall Allen Kiedaisch, 51, of West Monroe, LA, will be at 10:30AM, Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at Immanuel Church of Christ in Peotone, IL with Rev. Barbara Lohrbach officiating. Interment will follow in Peotone Cemetery. Randy passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was an avid football fan, especially of the West Monroe Rebels, the LSU Tigers, and the New Orleans Saints. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, NASCAR racing, motorcycle riding, and spending time with his family and friends. Randy is survived by his wife, Jayne Kiedaisch; daughters, Stacy Kiedaisch fiancé, Paul Steen, and Kensey Kiedaisch; son, Kyle Kiedaisch; brother, Danny Kiedaisch and wife, Nancy; niece, Kristy Kiedaisch; and nephew, Michael Kiedaisch. Visitation will be Friday, July 7, 2006, from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA and Monday, July 10, 2006, from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Fedde-Helfrich Funeral Home in Peotone, IL. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be sent to the family.

BILLY RAY TRICHELL
Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA
Graveside services for Mr. Billy Ray Trichell, 73, of Monroe, LA, will be at 10:00AM, Saturday, July 8, 2006, at New Light Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Interment will be under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Mr. Trichell, a retired Monroe City Fire Captain, was born December 23, 1932, in Monroe, LA, and died July 4, 2006, in Monroe, LA. He was also a building contractor. His parents, Freeman Trichell and Sula Long Trichell, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of thirty-three years, Regena Rhinehart Trichell; sons, Russell L. Wheat and wife Cynthia of Upland, CA; Billy J. Trichell and wife Debbie of Monroe, LA, Monte Trichell and wife Lisa of Monroe, LA, and Keith Trichell and wife Ellen of West Monroe, LA; daughters, Dennise Lankford and husband Jack of Monroe, LA, and Nadine Mize and friend Shawn Hughes of Monroe, LA; sixteen grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; brother, Charles E. Trichell and wife Evelyn of Prairieville, LA; sister, Jo Ann Pharr and husband Virgil of Vicksburg, MS; mother-in-law, Alma Rhinehart of Mangham, LA; brother-in-law, Lloyd Rhinehart and wife Beverly of Pasadena, TX; a host of nieces and nephews; and special friends, Tommy and Jennifer Ingles and boys. Pallbearers will be David Trichel, Ricky Trichel, Michael Trichell, Toby N. Trichell, Kyle Simpson, and Richard Tharp. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Ryals, Lester Wood, Charles Mann, Carl Hilburn, and Fred Nugent. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 9:00PM, Friday, July 7, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. A vigil wake service will be at 6:00PM. Memorials may be made to St. Matthew Catholic Church or New Light Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

MR. O.J. WILES
Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA
Services for Mr. O.J. Wiles, 77, of Rayville, LA will be 2:00PM Friday, July 7, 2006. Graveside at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery Monroe, LA with Bro. Richard Byrd officiating. Under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Mr. Wiles, a member of the Church of Christ, a retired Oil Field Driller, and a United States Navy and Army Veteran, passed away July 4, 2006 after a lengthy Illness. He is survived by his wife Jerry B. Wiles of Rayville, LA; God Daughter Denise Bonvillain of Houma, LA; Sisters, Lola Ellis, Leota Ellis and Joan Ann Correro all of Monroe, LA; Brothers, Leo Wiles of Midland, TX, J.F. Wiles and Ronald Lee Wiles both of Monroe, LA.

Roy Lee Bradshaw, 68
BASTROP — Roy Lee Bradshaw, a farmer, died June 30. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Galilee Baptist Church, Collinston. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston.

Ernest Crews, 52
TALLULAH — Ernest Crews died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Lazavier Downs, infant
BASTROP — Lazavier Downs, the infant son of Alicia Downs and Travalle Perry, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Alford Cemetery, Mer Rouge. Arrangements are under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Roger Fritz, 84
EPPS — Roger Fritz, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Union Valley Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Morning Star Cemetery, Dunn.

Gutherine Furlow, 68
SPEARSVILLE — Gutherine Furlow, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Countyline Missionary Baptist Church, Loran. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Joyce Gallien, 59
Joyce Gallien of Monroe, a homemaker formerly of Oak Grove, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant No. 2 Baptist Church, Terry. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. today at Brannum Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Elizabeth Gordon, 88
BASTROP — Elizabeth Gordon, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Henry Lee Green, 46
COLUMBIA — Henry Lee Green, a laborer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

George W. Griffin Jr., 63
KINGSLAND, Ark. — George W. Griffin Jr. died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Crossroad Cemetery, Kingsland. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Benton Funeral Home, Fordyce, Ark. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Sandra Henderson, 51
Sandra Henderson of Monroe died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Venetta S.C. Johnson, 97
CROWVILLE — Venetta Sadie Connor Johnson, a retired Louisiana State University nutritionist, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Sunday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe and 3-7 p.m. Monday at Funerals by McFarland, Delhi. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Lonnie Boyd Matheson, 37
Lonnie Boyd "Smiley" Matheson of West Monroe, an offshore drilling floor hand, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Living Way Apostolic Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Juanita B. McKnight, 77
EPPS — Juanita Barnett McKnight, a retired central office clerk with BellSouth Telephone Co., died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Cheryl Ann Patricola, 48
Cheryl Ann Patricola of West Monroe, an accountant, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Troy Rich Jr., 72
BELLE CHASSE — Troy Rich Jr. died May 18. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Old Pinehill Cemetery, Sicily Island. Arrangements are under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Dennis Ray Ware, 52
BASTROP — Dennis Ray Ware, a farmer, died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Burial will be in Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Battle, Dorothy Mae: 10 a.m. Saturday, Union Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Covington, Beaulah Bernice: 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Emerson, Oscar: 11 a.m. Saturday, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Alto.
McKay, Nelrose Malone: 10 a.m. today, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
McVeigh, Elizabeth: 10 a.m. today, Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.
Mitchell Jr., Eddie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Murphy Sr., Eddie: noon today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Rosenberry, John Todd: 1 p.m. Saturday, White's Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe.
Savage, Gladys Oladean: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Stiles, Emma Kate: 10 a.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Wallace, Sgt. 1st Class Terry O.: 1 p.m. Saturday, King Jesus Worship Center, Winnsboro.
Walsworth, Wesley Howard: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Wiles, O.J.: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Williams, Andre D.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto.
Williams, Lowell Glen: 1 p.m. today, Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.
Young, Jeffery: 11 a.m. today, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville

July 8, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

DAISY BLAKE BACON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA
Graveside services for Daisy Blake Bacon, 91, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:30PM Sunday, July 9, 2006 at Antioch Cemetery, West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Daisy was born December 30, 1914 to David Wyatt Blake and Katherine Gunter Blake in Natchitoches Parish, LA and died July 6, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. She survived her late husband, Abbie Lloyd Bacon, Sr. and daughter, Doris Bacon Bray Dickinson. Daisy was outstanding academically, and was class valedictorian in both grammar and high school, the latter being Central in Franklin Parish. At 5' 3" and 110 pounds she was a varsity member of Central's basketball team and she remained this size throughout her adult life. A retired bookkeeper, Daisy was a member of First Baptist Church for over seventy years and many of her local friendships date back to the 1930's. Her remarkable organizational skills permitted her to: cook splendid meals for her family each day, keep a spotless house, maintain large flower and vegetable gardens, make her own clothes and provided quality time for her friends and family while she was employed full time, effortlessly and in good humor. Daisy Bacon drew pleasure from many sources which included reading, dancing, music, traveling, spending time with her friends, canning and cooking. However the most important part of her life was by far, her relationship with her family. As matriarch of her large network of kinsmen, she was a rich source of information on past generations and she gladly shared her knowledge of family with others. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Few who knew this remarkable woman will ever forget her. Daisy maintained an active and independent life until her stroke. She lived alone, kept her house and garden beautifully and drove her own automobile. A few minutes before her fatal seizure, she stated that she was feeling better than she had in months. She had slept well the night before and had curled her lovely white hair. Daisy Bacon is survived by a son, Lloyd Bacon; four grandchildren, Robert Bray, Stuart Bray, Collyn Bray Swanson, and Kelly Bacon Brotherstone; five great grandchildren, Ralph Bray II, Abbie Swanson, Ben Swanson, Julia Brotherstone and Alex Floyd. Pallbearers will be Gurvey Gunter, Robert Bray, Ralph Bray II, Fred Norris, Patrick Norris and Buel Ashley. Online messages may be sent to the family www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

ERESA JUANITA MCKNIGHT
Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA
Funeral services for Teresa Juanita Barnett McKnight, 77, of Epps, LA will be held at 4:00PM Saturday, July 8, 2006 at the Epps Methodist Church with Rev. Lloyd Scott, Rev. Byron Boykin and Bennie Roberson officiating. Interment will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi, LA. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 9:00PM Friday, July 07, 2006 at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi, LA. Mrs. McKnight died Wednesday. She was retired from South Central Bell after thirty-four years of service. She has been a member of the Epps United Methodist Church for the past fifty years. She is preceded in death by her husband E. D. McKnight and her parents G. E. and Jewel Barnett. Survivors are her children, Terry McKnight and wife Karen of Delhi, LA, and Kerri Cleveland and husband Greg of Alabaster, AL; five grandchildren, Ashlye Richard of AL, Michael McKnight of Delhi, LA, Geoff Cleveland of Prattville, AL, Kaya McKnight of Monroe, LA, and Maranda Cleveland of Alabaster, AL; three great grandchildren Hali Cleveland of Prattville, AL, Mark and Alexander Richard of Alabaster, AL; and one sister, Tressie Barnett of Delhi, LA. Pallbearers will be Michael McKnight, Geoff Cleveland, Danny Kindrix, Colin Johnson, Richard Brock and Harvey Patton. Honorary pallbearers will be Van Klett, Martin Tully, Bennie Roberson and Andrew Stokes. Any planned memorials may be made to the Epps United Methodist Church or to the Methodist Children's Home. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com

CHERYL ANN (ANNA CHERE) PATRICOLA
Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA
Graveside services for Cheryl Ann Patricola, 48, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM, Saturday, July 8, 2006 at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA with Rev. James Liner officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Patricola was born March 29, 1958 in Shreveport, LA and passed away July 5, 2006 in Shreveport, LA. Mrs. Patricola is survived by her husband, Salvatore Patricola; six children; Mark Patricola and wife Tonya, Tammie Patricola, Toni Patricola Jordan, Charity Patricola Simpson and husband Nicholas, Anthony Patricola and wife Kristina, and Paul Jerral; brother: James Hembree; and eleven grandchildren. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 AM until 12 Noon at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.

Tom Brice Jr., 97
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Tom Brice Jr., a farmer, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Northstar Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Lonestar Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Robert W. Ceslok Sr., 66
RAYVILLE — Robert Wayne Ceslok Sr., a standby boat captain for Haliburton, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

William S. Desha Jr., 85
William Spencer "Pete" Desha Jr. of Monroe, a retired instructor at Delta Ouachita Vo-Tech, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Letha Dukes, 92
TRANSYLVANIA — Letha Dukes, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Melbourne Baptist Church, Transylvania. Visitation is 8 a.m. today until noon at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Jerry Hayden, 78
MINDEN — Jerry Hayden, formerly of Ruston, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Juanita B. McKnight, 77
EPPS — Juanita Barnett McKnight, a retired central office clerk with BellSouth Telephone Co., died Wednesday. Services are 4 p.m. today at Epps Methodist Church. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

John Worth Perritt Jr., 63
BOERNE, Texas — John Worth Perritt Jr., a retired distributor of the Houston Chronicle, died Friday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Keatchie Cemetery, Keatchie. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Billy Ray Trichell, 73
Billy Ray Trichell of Monroe, a retired city of Monroe fire captain, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at New Light Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Charles Worthington, 72
HODGE — Charles W. Worthington 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 in Mount Olive West Cemetery, Mount Olive.

Previously acknowledged
Battle, Dorothy Mae: 10 a.m. today, Union Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Bradshaw, Roy Lee: 11 a.m. today, Galilee Baptist Church, Collinston.
Downs, Lazavier: 11 a.m. Monday, Alford Cemetery, Mer Rouge.
Emerson, Oscar: 11 a.m. today, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Alto.
Fritz, Roger: 2 p.m. today, Union Valley Baptist Church, Delhi.
Gallien, Joyce: 1 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant No. 2 Baptist Church, Terry.
Griffin Jr., George W.: 10 a.m. today, Crossroad Cemetery, Kingsland, Ark.
Johnson, Venetta Sadie Connor: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville.
Mitchell Jr., Eddie: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Rich Jr., Troy: 1 p.m. today, Old Pinehill Cemetery, Sicily Island.
Rosenberry, John Todd: 1 p.m. today, White's Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe.
Wallace, Sgt. 1st Class Terry O.: 1 p.m. today, King Jesus Worship Center, Winnsboro.
Ware, Dennis Ray: noon today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Mer Rouge.
Williams, Andre' D.: 11 a.m. today, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto.

July 9, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MR. HERBERT CADY
Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Herbert Cady 78, of West Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, July 10, 2006 at Asbury United Methodist Church, West Monroe, with Rev. Monica Monk officiating. Interment will follow at Loch Arbor Cemetery in Swartz, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mr. Cady was born on April 14, 1928, in Orange, TX and died on July 8, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Cady member of Asbury United Methodist Church, retired from Riverwood after thirty-eight years, served in the U. S. Navy, and was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie Jinks Cady, and a grandson Justin McConkey. Mr. Cady is survived by three daughters Dawn Wiggins, Dana Richardson, and Wanda Banks, grandchildren Kyle McConkey, Jared Richardson, Cole Richardson, and Amber Wiggins. Pallbearers will be David Richardson, Sedric Banks, Terry Cady, Dwayne Cummings, Roy Glen McGrew, and Kyle McConkey. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Suzanne of hospice for the extraordinary care and love given to Mr. Cady during his illness. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00-7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.

MR. MICHAEL GUS GEORGE
Rudder Funeral Home Scottsboro, AL
Michael Gus George, 52 of West Monroe, LA went to be with his Lord and went out with a bang on the Fourth of July. He was preceded in death by his father Gus J. George, and mother Maxine O'Linger George. Michael was survived by a loving ex-wife Trudy George of Scottsboro, AL and two Sons; Gus Michael George of Monroe, LA. and Colin Michael Browder of West Monroe, LA; one brother Philip Gus George of VA. Michael was a caring loving compassionate person and his passion for music was known throughout Monroe for many years. He lived his life to the fullest living one day at a time. Michael leaves behind many friends in Monroe and West Monroe, LA; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Michael was indeed one of a kind we will always love him. A memorial service will be held on Monday July 10, 2006 at the Rudder Funeral Home Chapel in Scottsboro, Alabama.

VENETTA SADIE CONNOR JOHNSON
Funerals by McFarland Monroe, LA
Funerals services for Venetta Sadie Connor Johnson, 97 of Crowville, LA will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at the Philadelphia Baptist Church of Crowville, LA with her grandson, Rev. Rodney McFarland, Sr. officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe, LA. Visitation will be held from 3:00P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Sunday, July 9 at Funerals by McFarland of Monroe and 3:00P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Monday, July 10 at McFarland Funeral Home of Delhi, LA. As a tribute to her, her remains will be taken to her home on 223 Bobo Road, in Crowville, LA, Monday at 12 Noon for the final time. Mrs. Johnson was born August 9, 1908 in New Ridge, LA (Tensas Parish). She departed this life on July 4, 2006. She accepted Christ as Lord and Savior, baptized and united with the Philadelphia. Baptist Church of Crowville, LA in August of 1916 some ninety years ago. She was also united in Holy Matrimony to the late Berry Cockerm and later to the late Rev. S. L. V. Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was a hard worker. She worked as an insurance agent for the People Progressive Burial Insurance Company of the Simms and Gundy Funeral Company. Later she worked as a Nutritionist for Louisiana State University, retiring at the age of seventy. While working outside the home, she also managed to farm for some seventy plus years. She leaves to cherish her memories: a daughter, Cora Lee Cockerm; three sons, Rogers L. Cockerm, Freddie L. Cockerm and Napoleon Cockerm; a sister, Marie Smith; grandchildren reared as her own, Billy Ray Cockerm, Morris Lee Cockerm, Sr., Venetta Sadie Cockerm-Dubose, Lyndon Baine Cockerm, Oneda Lucky, and Rev. Rodney McFarland, Sr. ; one great-grandchild she helped to rear, Reginald Cockerm; a God-son, Rev. John L. Russell, Sr.; twenty-seven grandchildren, fortytwo great-grandchildren; twenty-one Great-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Repast will be held in the church fellowship hall after the services.

MR. WALTER J. ROSHTO
Hixson Brothers Funeral Home Alexandria, LA
Services for Walter J. Roshto will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, July 10, 2006 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville with Reverends Don McCormick and Nathan Luellen officiating. Burial will be in Tioga Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chistopher Curtis, David Hibbets, Neill Roshto, Adam Parker, Mark LaCroix, Brian Stinson, Greg Henagan, Gary Glaze. Mr. Roshto, 80, of Pineville died Friday, July 7, 2006 in Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. He was a charter teacher at Pineville High School retiring after thirty-six years of service. He was a deacon at Central Baptist Church for over fifty years. Mr. Roshto was a 32 degree mason and a member of the Curtis T. Hines Lodge 317, Tioga. He was a member of the Rapides Parish Retired Teachers Association. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matt & Rosa Gammel Roshto; brother, Carl Allen Roshto. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of fifty- seven years, Albertia Stinson Roshto; son, Gary Roshto and wife, Patti of Monroe; daughter, Charlene Roshto Curtis and husband, Christopher of Alvin, Texas; siblings, Earl Franklin Roshto, Charles E. Roshto and Eunice Roshto Henagan; grandchildren, Aleecia Hibbets and husband, David, Neill Roshto, Angela Parker and husband, Adam, Amanda Curtis and Michael Curtis; great grandchildren, Joshua Hibbets and Jayden Hibbets. Friends may call Sunday at Hixson Brothers, Pineville from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Monday from 8:00 a.m. until service time. To extend online condolences to the Roshto family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com.

Daisy Blake Bacon, 91
Daisy Blake Bacon of West Monroe, a retired bookkeeper, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2:30 p.m. today at Antioch Cemetery near Eros. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

William S. Desha Jr., 85
William Spencer "Pete" Desha Jr. of Monroe, a retired instructor at Delta Ouachita Vo-Tech, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

John Wesley Tiser Sr., 84
JONESVILLE — John Wesley Tiser Sr., a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. today at First Pentecostal Church, Jonesville. Burial will be in White's Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Previously acknowledged
Brice Jr., Tom: 1 p.m. today, Northstar Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Ceslok Sr., Robert Wayne: 10 a.m. Monday, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville.
Downs, Lazavier: 11 a.m. Monday, Alford Cemetery, Mer Rouge.
Hayden, Jerry: 2 p.m. Monday, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.
Johnson, Venetta Sadie Connor: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville.
Perritt Jr., John Worth: 11 a.m. Monday, Keatchie Cemetery, Keatchie.
Worthington, Charles W.: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro

July 10, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

WILLIAM SPENCER "PETE" DESHA, JR.
Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mr. William Spencer "Pete" Desha, Jr., 85, of Monroe, will be at 11:00 AM Monday, July 10, 2006, in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Desha, a retired farmer/rancher from Franklin Parish, LA, was born April 5, 1921 in Extension, LA and passed away Friday, July 6, 2006, at St. Francis North Hospital in Monroe. He received a B.S./M.S. from LSU. He was employed as an instructor for Delta Ouachita Vocational Technical Institute from 1948 until 1983 where he received the Outstanding Instructor Award for Region 8. He was an Army Air Corps Staff Sergeant veteran of WWII. His parents, William Spencer Desha, Sr. and Blanche Pryor Desha; and wife, Hilda Ann Hair Desha, preceded him in death. Survivors include his daughter, Ann Desha of Los Angeles, CA; and sisters, Shirley Taylor of Monroe, LA and Gloria Kosmac of Extension, LA. Memorials may be made to the Ouachita Council on Aging, Oliver Road, Monroe; or to the charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.

DALE INGRAM (August 27, 1929 - July 8, 2006)
Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA
Funeral service for Douglas Dale Ingram, 76 of Liddieville will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 11, 2006 in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Rev. Marion Collier officiating. Interment will follow in Ogden Cemetery in Liddieville. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00-9:00 PM at the funeral home. He was born to Homer and Betty Terril Ingram on August 27, 1929 in Liddieville and passed form this life Saturday, July 8, 2006 in North Monroe Hospital in Monroe. Mr. Ingram, a 1946 graduate of Ogden high School, worked as a pipefitter for fifty-five years. He was a member of Pipefitter's Local Union #798. After his retirement, he became very active with the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), and the Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Association. His involvement in these organization introduce many young people, who reffered to him as "Uncle Dale", to the great outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents and two grandsons Devin Dale Ingram and Rayne Michael Ingram. He is survived by nine children and their spouses: Douglas and Leslie Ingram of Eros, Charlotte Diane and Glendal Temple of Winnsboro, Gerald and Linda Ingram of Rolling Forks, MS, Edith and Donnie Curtis, Michael Ingram, Walter and Debbie Ingram, Susan and Mark Stackhouse, Sharon Kellis all of Washington Courthouse, OH, Karen and Rod Lucas of Cincinnati, OH; a sister Laverne Lewis of Natchez, MS; brother Jack Ingram of Liddieville; fourteen grandchildren including April Morace, Angela Dixon, Aron Ingram and Richard Ingram; and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Aron Ingram, Richard Ingram, Danny Lively, Alton McKeithen, Glendal Temple, and Joe Walters. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Macon Ridge Gobblers. Planned memorials may be made the National Wild Turkey Federation.

CLEMMIE (PENNY) ROWE
Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Clemmie (Penny) Rowe, 73, of Sterlington, LA, will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 11, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Kurt Auger and Rev. Pat Guice officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Rowe was born August 18, 1932 in Crossett, AR and passed away Sunday, July 9, 2006. She was a member of Paron Baptist Church in Sterlington, LA. Mrs. Rowe is survived by her husband, Billie Joe Rowe of Sterlington, LA; daughter, Leigh Ann Delcoure and husband, Matt of Fairbanks, LA; sons, Paul Rowe and wife, Cathy of Bastrop, LA and Ricky Rowe and wife Teri of Denham Springs, LA; grandchildren, Aaron Delcoure and Ryan Delcoure of Fairbanks, LA, Justin Rowe and wife Lindsey of Temple, TX, Jason Rowe of Irvine, CA, and Brandy Sullivan and husband, Dusty of West Monroe, LA; great grandchildren, Haven Rowe of Temple, TX and Jacob Sullivan of West Monroe, LA; and sister, Dorothy Goodwin of Crossett, AR. Pallbearers will be Jerry Ward, John McDonald, Danny Martin, Dale Dean, Roddy Goodwin, and Don Alexander. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of Paron Baptist Church and Scotty Mike. Visitation will be Monday, July 10, 2006, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to Paron Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com.

Peter Allen, 68
TALLULAH — Peter Allen died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Greg Ballard, 56
OAKLAND, Calif. — Greg Ballard, formerly of Monroe, a restaurant employee, died Friday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Herbert M. Cady, 78
Herbert M. Cady, a retired machine operator of West Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Asbury United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Loch Arbor Cemetery, Swartz, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the church.

Randall Elliot, 45
HAUGHTON — Randall Elliot, an oilfield worker formerly of LaSalle Parish, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena. Burial will be in Nebo Cemetery, LaSalle Parish. Visitation is 8 a.m. until time of service.

Lantis David Horton, 56
QUITMAN — Lantis David Horton died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery, Quitman. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Juan Jordan, 76
MER ROUGE — Juan Jordan, a proprietor, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home.

Warren Jordan, 73
Warren Jordan, a florist employee of Richwood, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Clarence Lane Murphy, 73
BASTROP Clarence Lane Murphy, a retired business owner, died Saturday. Graveside service is 10 a.m. today at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Georgia R. Prestridge, 75
Georgia R. Prestridge, a homemaker of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Steven W. Shockey, 39
BASTROP — Steven W. Shockey, a truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Assembly of God, Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Jimmy Len Williams, 66
Jimmy Len Williams, a truck driver, of Monroe, died Thursday. Services are noon Tuesday at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Reginald Woods, 31
Reginald Woods, a laborer of Monroe, died Thursday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Ceslok Sr., Robert Wayne: 10 a.m. today, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville.
Downs, Lazavier: 11 a.m. today, Alford Cemetery, Mer Rouge.
Hayden, Jerry: 2 p.m. today, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.
Johnson, Venetta Sadie Connor: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville.
Perritt Jr., John Worth: 11 a.m. today, Keatchie Cemetery, Keatchie

July 11, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

LANE ALAN BAILEY
Rush Funeral Home
Oakdale, LA Funeral services for Mr. Lane Alan Bailey will be held at 2:00PM on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 in the Glenmora Baptist Church with Reverend Robert Spicer officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Glenmora under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale, LA. Mr. Bailey, 54, of West Monroe, LA, entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 8, 2006 in the Glenwood Medical Center, West Monroe, LA. Lane worked for Union Pacific Railroad for thirty-three years, and was a member and past secretary of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers #765. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lecompte. He was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother, who loved spending time with his kids fishing and barbequing. He was preceded in death by his father, Homer Bailey and one daughter, Catherine Paige Bailey. Survivors include his loving wife of eleven years, Beth Bailey of West Monroe, LA; two sons, Jeremy Bailey and his wife Rachel of Pineville, LA, and Cody Bailey of Lecompte, LA; one daughter, Ashley Millsap of West Monroe, LA; his mother, Patsy Bailey of Glenmora, LA; one brother, Spencer Bailey and his wife, Diane of Emmet, AR; four sisters, Sharon Haggart and her husband, Denzel of Lecompte, LA, Debra Jo Johnson and her husband, Tom of Tecumseh, MI, Brenda Dunn of Opelousas, LA, and Cindy Gordon, and her husband, Tony of Glenmora, LA, and three grandchildren. Friends may call at Rush Funeral Home, Glenmora on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 from 8:00AM until departure for the church at 1:00PM. Pallbearers will be Roger Wright, Lionel Perry, David Booth, Russell Haggart, Keith Bailey, and Jared Gordon. Honorary Pallbearers will be Merwin McKinney, members of BLE #765, and co-workers at U.P.R.R. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Progressive Bank, Attn: Sandy, 1411 N. 19th St., West Monroe, LA 71201 for an education fund set up for his children. Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Bailey family by visiting www.rushfh.com

JESSICA LYN CHATHAM July 11, 1981-Nov. 15, 2004
Our Precious daughter, sister, aunt, niece and friend. Our Jessie was taken too soon, but now she'll always be... Dancing with Angels. We'll miss her forever.

MISS DOROTHY GENE PHILLIPS
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Miss Dorothy Gene Phillips, 81, of Eros, LA, will be at 10:00AM, Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Robert Hill, Rev. Troy Patrick and Rev. Charles Tolbird offictiang. Interment will follow at Community of Christ Cemetery Hwy 34 Eros, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Gene was born December 26, 1924 in Eros, LA and passed away July 9, 2006 at her residence after a long battle with cancer. Gene was preceded in death by her mother, Mattie Gunter Phillips; father, Lonnie R. Phillips; brother-in-law, Lannie Mack Busbice; and nephews David Carl Phillips and Billy Gordon. Gene was retired from The Ouachita National Bank after forty years of service. She was a member of the New Life Assembly of God Church in West Monroe, LA. Survivors include one sister, Wilda Marie Busbice; one brother, Carl G. Phillips and wife Doris; five very special nieces, Peggy Hastings and husband Ralph, Gwen Gordon, Judy Sharp and husband John, Amy Wells and husband Keith, Cara King and husband Charlie; seven great nieces, seven great great nieces, seven great nephews and ten great great nephews. A host of family members and dear friends. Pallbearers will be Danny Fuller, Lonnie Fuller, Ronny Haisty, Bobby Haisty, Billy Haisty and Ellis Lewis. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society or charity of donors choice. The family wants to thank the Onocolgist Dr. Scott Barron and staff and others for their tender love and care. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

Hoover Alford Sr., 75
MER ROUGE — Hoover Alford Sr., a farmer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Ashley

R. Ames, 83
FARMERVILLE — Ashley R. Ames, retired from the military, died July 1. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Beulah Cemetery.

O.D. Atkins, 70
RUSTON — O.D. Atkins, a retired mill worker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Litroe Church of God in Christ, Litroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be at Smedley Cemetery, Litroe.

Ronnie J. Carroll, 54
FERRIDAY — Ronnie J. Carroll died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Shady Acres Cemetery, Ferriday.

Jacob Wayne Cox, 20
CHATHAM — Jacob Wayne Cox died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Concord Methodist Cemetery, Chatham.

Mary Lou Dixon, 74
BASKIN — Mary Lou Burrow Dixon, a retired nutrition aide, died Sunday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Delhi Masonic Cemetery. Visitation is noon until 2 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

William Scott Gilfoil, 97
William Scott Gilfoil of Monroe, a retired chemical engineer, died Saturday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Arrangements are incomplete.

Elizabeth Gordon, 88
BASTROP — Elizabeth Gordon, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mark Baptist Church, Bonita. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop and 10 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Carl Newton Johnson, 60
OAK GROVE — Carl Newton Johnson, a millwright, died Sunday. Services were 7 p.m. Monday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Georgia R. Prestridge, 75
Georgia R. Prestridge of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Annie M. Robinson, 82
Annie M. Robinson of Monroe, a homemaker, died July 3. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Allen Chapel AME Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Dorothy Robinson, 84
WISNER — Dorothy Robinson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Holly Grove Cemetery, Wisner.

Clemmie 'Penny' Rowe, 73
STERLINGTON — Clemmie "Penny" Rowe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Frances Y. Sutton, 80
OAK GROVE — Frances Yvonne Sutton, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Red Wing Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Damon Thomas Jr., 25
EPPS — Damon Thomas Jr., a farmer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Martha R. West, 85
TERRY — Martha R. West, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Alden E. 'Bo' Wiley, 78
FERRIDAY — Alden E. "Bo" Wiley, retired manager of Ferrell Gas, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery, Clayton.

Previously acknowledged
Horton, Lantis David: 10 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Johnson, Venetta Sadie Connor: 2 p.m. today, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville.
Jordan, Juan: 11 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Shockey, Steven W.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, First Assembly of God, Bastrop.
Williams, Jimmy Len: noon today, Bright Oak Baptist Chuch, Monroe

July 12, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ASHLEY R. AMES
Farrar Funeral Home
Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Mr. Ashley R. Ames, 83, of Farmerville, LA will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel with Bros. Roger Johnson and David Martin officiating. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville, LA. Mr. Ames, a WWII Veteran, died July 10, 2006. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Farmerville, LA, the American Legion, VFW, the DAV and the Forty & Eight. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Ruby Ames of Farmerville, LA; two daughters: Debbie Dollar & husband, Lavelle of Columbia, LA, and Dottie Kenley & husband, Lyn of Farmerville, LA; four grandchildren: Shelby, Samantha & Shayna Dollar and Gabriel Kenley; two brothers-in-law: Bill Ruby and Robert Ruby four sisters-in-law: Doris Nance, Katie Pruitt, Ann Hamilton and Alice Milford. Pallbearers will be Rodney Ruby, Robert Allen, Robbie Lawson, Jimmy Odom, John Crow and John Tettleton. Honorary pallbearers will be A.C. Buckley, Milas Medlin, Paul Chapman, Dewitt Crow, Iro Baker, Bobby Andrews, Gerald Farrar and Keith Kenley. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.farrarfh.com

WLLIAM SCOTT (W.S.) GILFOIL
Brown-Holley Funeral Home
Rayville, LA William Scott (W.S.) Gilfoil, 97, died Saturday, July 8, at Christus St. Josephs Assisted Care. A resident of Start, (Crew Lake) LA for the past twenty-four years and born the oldest child to William Riley Gilfoil and Elizabeth Bullus Scott at the family farm in Omega, LA in Madison Parish on October 10, 1908. He married the one true love of his life Katherine Noel of Shreveport, LA on October 10, 1929. He graduated with a B.S. in 1928 from Louisiana State University, A M.S. in Chemistry from Loyola of the South in New Orleans, LA in 1932. Working as a Professor of Chemistry at Loyola University 1930 — 1933, Arkansas Fuel Oil Corp. in Shreveport, LA as a Grease Plant Chemist 1929 — 1937, South Puerto Rico Sugar Co. in Puerto Rico as a Special Chemist in 1928-1929, In 1937 he transplanted his wife and three young daughters to the Philippines Island. As a Chief Chemist and Plant Superintendent at North Negros Sugar Co. in Manila. In 1941 his fourth daughter was born, prior to the invasion of the Philippines by the Japanese. William and Katherine along with their four daughters spent the next three years as Prisoners of War (Internees) of the Japanese until their liberation at the hands of American Troops under Gen. Douglas Macarthur in 1945. Returning home to Omega, LA to go on to an illustrious and fulfilling career with DuPont Living in Delaware 1945- 1970 A fifth child, his only son and constant companion was born in 1948. He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings; his wife of sixty-seven years, Katherine Noel Gilfoil in 1995 and his oldest daughter, Kathryn Elizabeth (Betty Kay) Drouant of Lafayette, LA, born in 1930. He is survived by three daughters, Mary Louise (Pamela) Miglio of Jefferson, N.Y. born 1933, Patricia Ann and husband, Bill Carroll of Wilmington, DE, born 1935 and Lyda Alice and husband, Isidro Hernandez of Taos, NM, born 1941; a son, Michael William Edward Gilfoil of Monroe, LA born 1948. His special friend and son-in-law, Lou Drouant of Lafayette, LA; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-four great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; many nephews and nieces and a large extended family living throughout LA; special friends, Aubrey and Charleen Trisler of Crew Lake, LA and Theo J. Coenen, III of Rayville, LA. Pallbearers are Michael William Edward Gilfoil, John Winston (Johnny) Gilfoil, James Patrick (Pat) Gilfoil, William Riley (Bill) Gilfoil, II, William Riley (Trey) Gilfoil, III, Keith James (Kiki) Drouant, Marirosa (Mari) Gilfoil Hernandez and Theo J. Coenen, III. Viewing will be from 6:00PM until 8:00PM, Thursday, at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville, LA, followed by a Rosary at 7:00PM. Mass of Christian burial will be under the direction of Father Phillip Pazhayakari C.M.I. of Sacred Heath Catholic Church in Rayville at 10:00AM, Friday, July 14, 2006 followed by interment in Start Cemetery in Start, LA. To leave a message of condolence for the family go to www.brownholleyfuneralhome .com

WILLIE MAE GORE
Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA
A private graveside service for Willie Mae Gore will be held Thursday, July 13, 2006, at 11:00AM at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Gore died Monday, July 10, 2006 at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elijah and Minnie Martin of Caldwell Parish; brothers, H. L. Martin, Willard Martin, Boyce Martin, and Jimmy Martin; and sisters, Juanita Cupples, Belle Gore, and Margie Shoemaker. Mrs. Gore is survived by her husband of sixty-eight years, Edward Gore; one son, Glenn Gore and daughter-in-law, Sally; two grandsons, Paul Gore of Downsville, LA, and David Gore of Monroe, LA; two great grandchildren, Ashley and Matthew Gore; two sisters, Ruth Hudspeth of Dallas, TX, and Mary Lou Turner of Alvin, TX; one brother, Huey Martin and wife, Carol, of Denham Springs, LA; three sisters-in-law, Bronis Martin, Lavern Martin, and Lavilla Martin; and one brother-in-law, Johnnie Gore; plus a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

CECIL W. IRBY
Garr Funeral Services Sellersburg, IN
Cecel W. Irby, 86, died July 5, 2006 in Monroe, LA. He was born January 29, 1920 in Luhnenberg, VA. He was a tank commander in WWII and fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and his Unit took the Bridge at Remagen, which collapsed 30 minutes after he crossed. He was a cost accountant and chief controller for Pillsbury Mills and founded the Obelisk Federal Credit Union, serving as Chairman of the Board. He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, guidance counselor at Silver Creek High School, and four sisters and two brothers. He is survived by two children, Scott Irby, M.D. of Monroe, LA, and Jane Irby, M.D. of Sellersberg, IN; three grandchildren, Meaghan Irby, Jennifer and Shirley Jones; his sister, Patsy Cheseldine; and his brother James Hunter Irby. His request was that a donation be made to the Shirley Irby Scholarship Fund at Silvercreek High School in lieu of flowers. He also wanted to thank all who helped him in his life, especially his "girls" at Pillsbury, and his "girls" at Irby Pulmonary Clinic and the Head family in Monroe, LA where he resided the last thirteen years with his son. Visitation will be held from Noon until 2:00PM Friday with a memorial service held at 2:00PM at the Garr Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park.

JOSEPH FELIX MOORE
Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA
Services for Mr. Joseph Felix Moore, 78, of Rayville, LA will be 10:00AM Thursday, July 13, 2006 at Woodlawn Baptist Church Rayville, LA with Rev. Julius Russell and Dr. Ernest Winburn officiating. Interment to follow in Start Cemetery Start, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Mr. Moore was born July 15, 1927 in Richland Parish and passed away July 11, 2006 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA. He was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church a former Deacon and a member of R. F. McGuire Lodge #209 in Rayville, LA and a Shriner. He was a retired from farming after more than fifty years, and was an avid deer hunter. He was preceded in death by his parents Harland W. Moore and Mary Catherine Moore his loving wife of fifty-three years Mrs. Mary Virginia Moore; brothers Raymond Moore and Horace Moore and sister Florence Dugan. He is survived by a son, Louis Moore and his wife Mary; daughter Mary Lee Roney; son David Moore and his wife Tammi; daughter Dianne Donald and her husband Danny; and brother Fred Moore; grandchildren, Angela Templeton and her husband Larry, Johnathan Moore and his wife Allison, Jason Donald, Joseph Moore, Avel Moore, Joshua Moore, Jeffrey Moore, Jennifer Donald, Martha Moore; one great granddaughter Tiffany Templeton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Joseph Moore, Jason Donald, Johnathan Moore, Jeffrey Moore, Joshua Moore and Larry Templton will serve as Pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Lawrence Medlin, Will Ed Jones, Eugene Staten, Cecil Adcox, Glenn Bryan, and Henry Rice. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 9:00PM Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at the funeral home. Condolences my be left on line at www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

MRS. GEORGIA R. PRESTRIDGE
Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Georgia R. Prestridge, 75, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM, Thursday, July 13, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Rodney Sanders officiating. Interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Prestridge was born March 29, 1931 in Monroe, LA and passed away July 9, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Prestridge was a loving mother, grandmother and her door was always open with a welcoming heart and warm meal. Mrs. Prestridge is survived by her children; Jack Caples Jr., Rhonda Bennett, Lydia Carter and husband Russell, Robert Caples and wife Sandra, Barry Tripp; sisters; Lucille Graff, Bobbye Bonnett and Ann Lundy; brothers, Clarence Alford and Howard Alford; grandchildren: Jeff Stockstill, Kayla Lineberger, Jason Carter, Justin Carter, Lucas Allen, Brandon Caples, Ashley, Chelsea, BJ and Chad Tripp; six great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jeff Stockstill, Brandon Caples, Justin Carter and Jason Carter, Chris Phillips and Keith Payne. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 12, 2006 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA On line messages may be sent to the family to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

William V. 'Bill' Best, 85
RUSTON — William Vann "Bill" Best, retired owner and operator of Kentucky Fried Chicken, died Tuesday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.

Sarah Brown, 77
Sarah Brown of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Thursday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Edward Christiansen, 84
JONESVILLE — Edward F. Christiansen, a retired U.S. Navy aviator, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest.

Betty 'Janie' Colvin, 92
START — Betty "Janie" Colvin, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Start Cemetery.

Jessie Brashier Crosby, 85
BASTROP — Jessie Mae Brashier Crosby, a retired nurse, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Arrangements are under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Warren Jordan, 73
Warren Jordan of Richwood, a retired veteran, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Charles Barry Linder, 68

WINNSBORO — Charles Barry Linder, a retired businessman and farmer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Alta V. McCravy, 88
JONESBORO — Alta V. McCravy died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Fredessa S. Payne, 85
Fredessa S. Payne of Monroe, a teacher, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Union Baptist Church, Bosco. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Dorothy Gene Phillips, 81
EROS — Dorothy Gene Phillips, retired from Ouachita National Bank, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Community of Christ Cemetery, Eros.

Flora Porter, 82
Flora Porter of Monroe, a high school food technician, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Powell Street Extension Cemetery.

Lionel O. Reach Jr., 56
FARMERVILLE — Lionel Osler Reach Jr., a boat builder, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Sardis Cemetery. Visitation is 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Damon Thomas Jr., 23
EPPS — Damon Thomas Jr., a lieutenant with the West Carroll Detention Center, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lessie Mae Watson, 96
JONESVILLE — Lessie Mae Faulkner Watson, a seamstress at Blue Bell Garment Manufacturing Co. in Natchez, Miss., died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks.

Previously acknowledged
Ames, Ashley R.: 10 a.m. today, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Atkins, O.D.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Litroe Church of God in Christ, Litroe.
Carroll, Ronnie J.: 10 a.m. today, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Gordon, Elizabeth: 11 a.m. today, St. Mark Baptist Church, Bonita.
Prestridge, Georgia R.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Robinson, Annie M.: 11 a.m. Friday, Allen Chapel AME Church, Monroe.
Robinson, Dorothy: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Wisner.
Shockey, Steven W.: 10 a.m. today, First Assembly of God, Bastrop.
Wiley, Alden E. "Bo": 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

July 13, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

WILLIAM (BILL) VANN BEST
Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."Jeremiah 29:11 William (Bill) Vann Best went to be with his Heavenly Father on July 11. He was born in Whiteville, North Carolina on February 23, 1923 to John Thomas and Harriet Harrell Best. Mr. Best was a graduate of New Hanover High School in Wilmington, NC and Cincinnati College in Cincinnati, Ohio. He served in the maritime service during World War II. In 1968 he and his family moved from Wilmington, NC to Ruston, LA to open a Kentucky Fried Chicken business. He later opened an additional Kentucky Fried Chicken business in Jonesboro, LA and a Baskin-Robbins store. He retired in 1994. He was widely known in Ruston community for his friendliness and his generosity. He was fondly referred to as "Ruston's Goodwill Ambassador". He was a past president of the Ruston Rotary Club, a member of the Chamber of Commerce and a founding member of the Ruston Lincoln Visitor's Bureau. He was also a recipient of the Russ Award. He was an active member of First Baptist Church in Ruston where he served as a deacon and a member of the sanctuary and senior choirs. He is survived by his wife, Mary Simonton Best, two daughters—Dr. Mary Ann Best of Galveston, Texas and Jane Ellen Graham of Wylie, Texas and two granddaughters-Melissa Erin Graham and Melanie Elizabeth Graham of Wylie, Texas. He is also survived by his sister, Mrs. Cyril Yancey of Monroe, Louisiana, niece-Connie Haddox of Houston, Texas, and nephews-Jeffrey Best of Little Rock, Arkansas, Paul Best of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Tommy Best of Atlanta, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his brother Thomas Best of Little Rock, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: Louisiana Baptist Children's Home Attn: Development Office PO Box 4196 Monroe, LA 71211. First Baptist Church of Ruston Vision for the Future Building Fund 200 Trenton Street Ruston, LA 71270. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, July 15, 2006 at First Baptist Church of Ruston, LA. Officiating will be Dr. Chris Craig assisted by Dr. Andy Johnson. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Visitation will be 5:00 PM — 8:00 PM Friday, July 14, 2006 at the funeral home. Online messages may be sent to: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com.

MRS. OPAL LEE COX
Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA
Memorial service for Mrs. Opal Lee Cox will be held at 2:00PM Friday, July 14, 2006, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe. Mrs. Cox died suddenly on July 11, 2006, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Malcolm Cox and son, Charles Vester Seivers. Mrs. Cox was a loving mother and a continuous supporter of animal rights and the Humane Society. She could often be found near Cross Lake enjoying fishing and the outdoors. Survivors include her five children, Malcolm Reece Cox and wife Cynthia Crnkovic Cox; Janell Lee Holland and husband L. J. Holland, Jr.; Joyce Faye Dean and husband Bill; and Alan Lee Seivers; seven grandchildren, Jonathan Reece Cox, Ashley Paige Cox, Jessica Lee Holland, Laura Elise Holland, Ronya Lee Mason, Joanna Nicole Stewart, and Carry Elizabeth; and seven great grandchildren, Quiani Mason, Sarah Mason, Madison Mason, Preslee Starnes, Jade Stewart, Jacob Alan Stewart, and Sydney Stewart. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the River City Humane Society for Cats, P.O. Box 4598 Monroe, LA 71211. OnlineRegistry/Condolences: mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

CECIL W. IRBY
Garr Funeral Services Sellersburg, IN
Cecil W. Irby, 86, died July 5, 2006 in Monroe, LA. He was born January 29, 1920 in Luhnenberg, VA. He was a tank commander in WWII and fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and his Unit took the Bridge at Remagen, which collapsed 30 minutes after he crossed. He was a cost accountant and chief controller for Pillsbury Mills and founded the Obelisk Federal Credit Union, serving as Chairman of the Board. He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, guidance counselor at Silver Creek High School, and four sisters and two brothers. He is survived by two children, Scott Irby, M.D. of Monroe, LA, and Jane Irby, M.D. of Sellersberg, IN; three grandchildren, Meaghan Irby, Jennifer and Shirley Jones; his sister, Patsy Cheseldine; and his brother James Hunter Irby. His request was that a donation be made to the Shirley Irby Scholarship Fund at Silvercreek High School in lieu of flowers. He also wanted to thank all who helped him in his life, especially his "girls" at Pillsbury, and his "girls" at Irby Pulmonary Clinic and the Head family in Monroe, LA where he resided the last thirteen years with his son. Visitation will be held from Noon until 2:00PM Friday with a memorial service held at 2:00PM at the Garr Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park.

IMOGENE FINLEY MERCER
Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Imogene Finley Mercer, age 69 of Grayson will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 14, 2006 from the Cross Roads Baptist Church, west of Grayson with Rev. Tommy Nelson and Rev. Charles Lutrick officiating. Interment will follow in the Cross Roads Cemetery. Mrs. Mercer was born on October 6, 1936 in Urania to the union of Howard and Gladys Moseley Finley and died Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. She was a homemaker and a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of forty-nine years: Bobby Joe Mercer, her sons and daughters-in-law: Fred and Nikki Mercer, Joe Bill and Christan Mercer and Bruce Wayne and Shannon Mercer all of Grayson, her grandchildren: Ricka Mercer, Kyle Mercer, Chris Mercer, Bobby Mercer and Gavin Mercer, her brother: Howard "Buster" Finley of Olla and her sisters: Jimmie Lee Russell and her husband: Gary of Shreveport and Florence Rebardi of Morgan City, LA. Pallbearers will be Kyle Mercer, Chris Mercer, Bobby Ray Mercer, Darren Finley, Eloy Washer and David Varnell. Honorary pallbearers will be Benny Ray Cruse, W.J. "Edge" Richardson and Denver Finley. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. until time of services at Cross Roads Baptist Church, Hwy 126 West, Grayson.

MR. JOHN DAVID SALTER
Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA
Funeral service for Mr. John David Salter, 71, of Sterlington, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Friday, July 14, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Dr. Whit Holmes officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Salter died on Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at St. Francis North Medical Center. John was a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School and Northeast Louisiana State College. He was a veteran of the United States Army. John worked as an insurance investigator for Equifax for over thrity years. But, as John's golfing buddies know, he "worked" on the golf course as much as he did in the office. John was a member of Parkview Baptist Church for twenty-eight years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Gomer Salter; grandmother, Aline Gulledge; and his special aunt Clarice Singleton (his second mother). He is survived by his loving wife of twenty-eight years, Jean; children, Sheryl Gassert and husband David of Houston, TX; Chris Salter and wife Lisa of Baton Rouge, LA; Roxie Stewart and husband Robbie of Monroe, LA; Bruce Robinson and wife Donna of West Monroe, LA; six beautiful and adoring grandchildren, Cameron Salter, Larkin Salter, Blake Robinson, Bradley Robinson, Annalisa Stewart and Spencer Stewart; and cousin, Eddie Singleton and wife Dottie of Pensacola, FL. John leaves behind many wonderful friends, especially his best buddy since 5th grade, Eugene Eppinette and his wife Sharon. "There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother." Prov. 18:24. Pallbearers will be Charles McGough, Ron Davies, Bob Draper, Lamar Owens, Larry Furlow, and James Sanders. Alternate pallbearer will be Lloyd Salter. Honorary pallbearers will be L.M. "Si" Simington and Gary Alexander. Visitation will be Thursday, July 13th from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online registry/condolenses at www.mulhearnfuneralhomes. com.

MRS. LAURA MALTA SALINAS
Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA
Funeral Services for Mrs. Laura Malta Salinas, 90, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 14, 2006, at the St. Paschal's Catholic Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Salinas died on July 11, 2006 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of the St. Paschal's Catholic Church, where she served on the Altar Guild. She was a former owner of West Monroe Coney Island. Mrs. Salinas was preceded in death by her husband, Gus P. Salinas, Sr. Survivors include her children, Joseph R. Salinas and wife Dianne of New Orleans, LA, Gus P. Salinas, Jr. and wife Janie, Laura Ann Baldwin and husband Phillip all of West Monroe, LA and William David Salinas and wife Mary Ann of Huntsville, AL; brother, John Malta of Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Lisa Bailey, Thomas Salinas, Sharon Salinas, James Salinas, Misty Stokes, Brandy Meredith, Brian Baldwin, Amy Baldwin, Gregory Salinas, Andrew Salinas and Emily Salinas; nine great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Brian Baldwin, Thomas Salinas, Joseph Bailey, Greg Salinas and Andrew Salinas. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, July 13, 2006, with a vigil wake service at 6:30 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the St. Paschal's Catholic Church Building Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com.

George H. Boston, 80
George Howard Boston of West Monroe, a painter, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Zonnie Coleman, 73
TALLULAH — Zonnie Coleman died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Phillip R. Fletcher, 62
Phillip R. Fletcher of West Monroe, a retired foreman for Tri J Automotive, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

William Scott Gilfoil, 97
START — William Scott Gilfoil, a retired chemical engineer, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today with rosary service at 7 p.m. at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at Start Cemetery.

Willie Mae Gore, 87
Willie Mae Gore of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Riverview Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Charles Barry Linder, 68
WINNSBORO — Charles Barry Linder, a retired businessman and farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Bethany Worship Center, Crowville. Burial will be at Beulah Cemetery, Oak Grove, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Florence Oswell, 94
Florence Oswell of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Fredessa S. Payne, 85
Fredessa S. Payne of Monroe, a teacher, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Union Baptist Church, Bosco. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Flora Porter, 82
Flora Porter of Monroe, a hospital food technician, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Powell Street Extension Cemetery.

Georgia R. Prestridge, 85
Georgia R. Prestridge of West Monroe, a private sitter, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Roy Glenn Roberts, 67
Roy Glenn Roberts of Calhoun, a retired supervisor, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Zoar Church Cemetery near Chatham. Rev.

Odis Stanton, 88
GILBERT — The Rev. Odis Stanton, a retired minister, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro, and 10 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Pineville.

Peggy Strickland, 60
BASTROP — Peggy Strickland, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Atkins, O.D.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Litroe Church of God in Christ, Litroe.
Best, William Vann "Bill": 10:30 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Ruston.
Brown, Sarah: 1 p.m. Friday, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
Christiansen, Edward F.: 10 a.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Jonesville.
Colvin, Betty "Janie": 2 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Jordan, Warren: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe.
McCravy, Alta V.: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Prestridge, Georgia R.: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Reach Jr., Lionel Osler: 2 p.m. today, Sardis Cemetery
Robinson, Annie M.: 11 a.m. Friday, Allen Chapel AME Church, Monroe

July 14, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MARILYN ROSE HAMMETT BUTLER
Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA
Services for Mrs. Marilyn Rose Hammett Butler, age 80, of Winnsboro, LA will be at 10:00AM Saturday, July 15, 2006 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro, LA, with Dr. Harry Boyd officiating. Mrs. Butler was a homemaker and dance instructor. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Winnsboro, LA, and was preceded in death by a grandchild, Michael Anthony Butler and a great great grandchild, Zoe Matthews . Survivors include: husband of sixty-five years: William Allen Butler Jr. of Winnsboro, LA; three children: Sandra Jacka of Winnsboro, LA and New Orleans, LA, Allen Butler and wife, Judy, of Winnsboro, LA, Dee Butler of Baton Rouge, LA; brother: Bobby Hammett and wife, Lillian of Rayville, LA; six grandchildren: Byron Robertson, Dain Robertson, Tony Robertson, and wife Allison, William Butler IV, and wife, Debbie, Charlynn White and husband, Joel, Kim Kramer and husband, Blake; great grandchildren: Heather Brown, Chloe Robertson, Emilie Robertson, Garrett Kramer, and Matthew Kramer; one great great grandchild: Landan Brown. Pallbearers are: Glen Butler, Tony Robertson, Dain Robertson, Byron Robertson, William Butler IV, Blake Kramer, Joel White, and David Hammett. Honorary Pallbearers are: Ed Lee, Chet Traylor, Mike Tucker, J. D. Busby, Burk McDuff, Shelby Graves, Kelly Martin, Robert Lee Gwin, and Bud Robinson. Visitation will be from 5:00PM to 7:00PM, Friday, July 14, 2006 and from 9:00AM till time of service on Saturday, July 15, 2006. The family request that all memorials be sent to the First Baptist Church Memorial Fund.

MR. PHILLIP RAY FLETCHER Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Services for Mr. Phillip "Ray" Fletcher, age 62, of West Monroe, LA, will be held Saturday, July 15, 2006 at 2:00PM in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Pastor Emeritus Fred Foster. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Mr. Fletcher was born on October 20, 1943 in Colfax, LA and passed away on July 12, 2006, in West Monroe, LA. Ray enjoyed working on various projects in his workshop. He also enjoyed being with his family and grandchildren. His family would like for him to be remembered as a loving husband, father and brother who will be deeply missed. He was preceded in death by his parents; Willie and Ellis Fletcher; sister: Jean Sandifer. He is survived by his wife of forty-one years, Ellen Stevens Fletcher of West Monroe, LA; sons: Eric Ray Fletcher and wife, Bonnie of Sarasota, FL and Bryan Ellis Fletcher of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Jamie Lynn Fletcher of West Monroe, LA and Zachary Phillip Fletcher of Sarasota, FL; brothers, William Ellis Fletcher of Lafayette, LA and Charles Roy Fletcher of Colfax, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be members of the family. Visitation will be Friday, July 14, 2006 from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

GARLAND RAY MAY
Riser Funeral Home,Inc. Columbia, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Garland Ray May, age 86 of Clarks will be held 9:00AM Saturday, July 15, 2006 from the Columbia Chapel of Riser Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Adkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery at Grayson. Garland Ray May was born on August 18, 1919 to the union of his parents the late Wesley B. & Lizzie Jordan May. From this union were born ten children, with Garland the last remaining child. He passed from this life on July 12, 2006 at the Citizens Medical Center in Columbia, LA. Mr. May was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ruby Lee May and by his brothers and sisters. He was a Veteran of World War II . Survivors include: his son: Joe May of Clarks, LA; and a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors on Friday, July 14, 2006 at the Riser funeral Home, 7131 US Highway 165, Columbia, LA from 4:00PM until 9:00PM.

MRS. FLORENCE LESPER BERRY OSWELL
Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA
Graveside services will be held for Mrs. Florence L. Berry Oswell, 94, at 10:00AM, Friday, June 14, 2006 at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Jimmy Garlington. Mrs. Oswell was born in Starks, LA on September 4, 1911 and passed away on June 12, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her husbands: Eldred Berry and Clyde Oswell; son: Arnold Berry. "Granny Berry", as she was affectionately called, is survived by her children: Elaine Whitlock, Helen Burgess, Jim Berry and Ernestine Jones; sixteen grandchildren, thirty-one great grandchildren and thirteen great great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Phil Hodge, Mickey Rodgers, Chris Hodge, Bryce Rodgers, Dickie Smith and Steve Hoover. Online message may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

ROY GLENN ROBERTS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Roy Glenn Roberts, 67, of Calhoun, LA, will be at 2:00 PM Friday, July 14, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Lynn Malone officiating. Burial will be in Zoar Cemetery near Chatham, LA. Mr. Roberts was born August 17, 1938 in Chatham, LA and passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2006. He was a member of Zoar Methodist Church. Mr. Roberts volunteered for many years with the I. R. S., he also served in the United States Army. His parents, Willie and Aline Roberts; son, Phillip Roberts; and brothers, James, W. R. and Joe Roberts preceded him in death. Survivors include his son, Jason Roberts of West Monroe, LA; brothers, Don Roberts and Benny Roberts both of Chatham, LA, and Billy Roberts of Deville, LA; and sisters, Sonda Womack of Chatham, LA, Katy Enete of Baton Rouge, LA, and Velda (Gal) Freeman of West Monroe, LA Pallbearers will be Delton Hearne, Nathan Roberts, Earl Bennett, Bryan Roberts, Shawn Malone, and Cal Bain. Visitation will be Thursday, July 13, 2006, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com.

HEATHER SEARCY The family of Heather Searcy with heartfelt appreciations and deep gratitude wish to express our thanks to everyone for all their thoughts, prayers, and sentiments received by the family during our time of grief. May Heather rest in peace with God and the Angels. David & Jeanette Burgess Family Carl & Maxine Free Family

RILLA WILSON
Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Rilla Wilson, 77, of Downsville, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. John Chanin officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Nebo Cemetery, Downsville, LA. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville, LA. Mrs. Wilson, a retired secretary, died July 13, 2006. She was a member of Pleasant Valley Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Daisy Peske and step-son, John D. Wilson. Survivors are her husband, Gene L. Wilson of Downsville, LA; step-daughter: Janet Istre of Downsville, LA; three brothers: Frank Peske of Bossier City, LA, Gene Peske of West Monroe, LA, and David Peske of Eugene, OR; two sisters: Myra Scott of West Monroe, LA, and Barbara Wood of Monroe, LA; and three step grandchildren. Pallbearers are David Neal, Joel Istre, Ramsey Istre, Don Neal, Ralph Kelley and Leroy Viola. Visitation will be 2:00PM until 6:00PM Friday at Farrar Funeral Home. Friends may send condolences to the family on our website www.farrarfh.com

Hoover Alford Sr., 75
MER ROUGE — Hoover Alford Sr., a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Alford Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Peter Allen, 68
TALLULAH — Peter Allen died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Palestine Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Craig Ballard, 57
OAKLAND, Calif. — Craig Ballard, a restaurant employee formerly of Monroe, died July 7. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Cuba Baptist Church Cemetery, Bosco.

Deidra L. Barber, infant
Deidra LaShay Barber, the infant daughter of Juanita Jackson and Michael Barber of Monroe, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Powell Street Extension Cemetery, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Blondell T. Bennet, 88
FARMERVILLE — Blondell Tugwell Bennet, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Charlotte H. Cartlidge, 59
DOWNSVILLE — Charlotte Harper Cartlidge, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Sunday at Chatham Cemetery.

Zonnie Coleman, 73
TALLULAH — Zonnie Coleman died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Marilyn Joyce Conville, 64
QUITMAN — Marilyn Joyce Conville, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Paintsville, Ky. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Junction County Memorial Cemetery, Paintsville.

Opal Lee Cox, 81
Opal Lee Cox of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. today at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ernest Crews, 52
TALLULAH — Ernest Crews died July 6. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

John Green Jr., 64
John Green Jr. of Monroe, a retired postal worker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Green Grove Baptist Church, Mangham.

Sandra Henderson, 51
Sandra Henderson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Powell Street Extension Cemetery.

Alice Jackson, 74
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Alice Jackson, a nurse, died July 7. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Edna Justice, 85
CLARKS — Edna Justice, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Lizzie Lee, 100
Lizzie Lee of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New Galilee Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery.

Imogene F. Mercer, 69
GRAYSON — Imogene Finley Mercer, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Cross Roads Baptist Church west of Grayson. Visitation is 8 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be at Cross Roads Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Mary L. Perry McCuller, 75
WATERPROOF — Mary L. Perry McCuller, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

John Miles, 62
TALLULAH — John Miles died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Ozell Nimmer, 94
BASTROP — Ozell Nimmer, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Washington Chapel, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Shiloh Cemetery, Beekman.

Ollie Ramsey, 63
MARION — Ollie Ramsey, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Family Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Irma Lee Roberson, 71
OPELOUSAS — Irma Lee Roberson, a homemaker formerly of Delhi, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Newton Cemetery, Delhi.

Clyde T. Rundell, 77
DELHI — Clyde T. Rundell, a retired brick mason, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Laura Malta Salinas, 90
Laura Malta Salinas of West Monroe, a retired restaurant owner, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at St. Paschal Catholic Church. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

John David Salter, 71
John David Salter of Sterlington, an insurance investigator, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Antonio Sharkey, 23
BASTROP — Antonio Sharkey died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Frank Smith, 46
Frank Smith of Sterlington, a custodian, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Bob Willie Taylor, 54
Bob Willie Taylor of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Damon Thomas Jr., 23
EPPS — Damon Thomas Jr., a lieutenant with the West Carroll Detention Center, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Epps High School. Burial will be at Rocky Mount Zion Cemetery, Epps, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Martha R. West, 85
TERRY — Martha R. West, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mount Pleasant No. 2 Baptist Church, Terry. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Darnell Wyatt, 58
Darnell Wyatt of Monroe, retired from the U.S. Army, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery.

Irma S. York, 78
Irma S. York of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Velma Skipper Young, 78
Velma Skipper Young of West Monroe, a retired grocer, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick
Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Congregational Cemetery, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Atkins, O.D.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Litroe Church of God in Christ, Litroe.
Best, William Vann "Bill": 10:30 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Ruston.
Brown, Sarah: 1 p.m. today, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
Gilfoil, William Scott: 10 a.m. today, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rayville.
Jordan, Warren: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe.
Oswell, Florence: 10 a.m. today, Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.
Payne, Fredessa S.: 11 a.m. today, Union Baptist Church, Bosco.
Porter, Flora: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe.
Roberts, Roy Glenn: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Robinson, Annie M.: 11 a.m. today, Allen Chapel AME Church, Monroe.
Stanton, The Rev. Odis: 2 p.m. today, Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert.
Strickland, Peggy: 2 p.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop

July 15, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ROYCE AULDS, JR.
Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA
Funeral Services for Royce Aulds, Jr, age 58, will be held at 4:00PM Sunday, July 16, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Don Reeves and Rev. Bo Nicholson. Interment will follow in Enterprise Cemetery in Farmerville, LA. Mr. Aulds is a native of Union Parish and currently attended Cathedral of Praise in Ruston, LA, he is a former owner of Aulds Grocery, currently owned "Can't Touch This" in Farmerville, LA. He is preceded in death by his father: Keldron R. Aulds, Sr. and daughter: Phyllis Anne Aulds; son: Trey Aulds Sullivan. He is survived by his wife Sharon Aulds of Farmerville, LA; daughter: Linda Foster and husband John of Birmingham, AL; step-daughter: Ginger Roberts and husband Ken of Saline, LA; Melissa McLean and Chuck of Minden, LA; mother: Mary Buckley Aulds of Farmerville, LA; brother: Kenny Aulds and wife Quinnette of Farmerville, LA; grandchildren: Sean Crow, Jake Walker, Sydney Aulds, Eric Doss, Dylan Doss, Cheyenne Roberts, Logan Mclean and Trevor McLean. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 15, 2006, 5:00PM to 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cathedral of Praise of Ruston, LA. Messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes .com

BLONDELL TUGWELL BENNETT
Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA
Funeral Services for Blondell Tugwell Bennett, age 88, will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, July 16, 2006 at Conway Baptist Church in Conway Community. Officiating will be Rev. Bryce. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Interment will follow in Conway Cemetery. Mrs. Bennett was born on January 8, 1918 and passed away July 13, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband John Oliver Bennett. She is survived by her three sons, Johnny Clyde Bennett and wife Kateryna of South Lake Tahoe, CA, Tommy Bennett of Farmerville, LA, Al Bennett and wife Mickey of Monroe, LA; grandchildren: Wesley Bennett, Vance Bennett, Julie Durboraw, Amy Estes, Beaux Hays, Danielle Hays, Andriy Budylin, Sergiy Budylin; great grandchildren: Murphy, Morgan Durboraw and Koi Estes; sisters: Mattie Belle Barnhill and husband Wayne of Monroe, LA, Ola Mae Maddry and husband David of Mt. Vernon, TX; and sister- in —law: Olivine Galloway of MerRouge, LA. Pallbearers will be Wesley Bennett, Beaux Hays, Cory Barnhill, Erich Cathey, Vernon Jay Sharp, Mark Williams, Ken Ebarb and Harry Hinton. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 15, 2006, 5:00PM to 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Memorials may be made to Conway Cemetery Fund. Messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes .com

CHARLOTTE (CHATHAM) HARPER CARTLIDGE
Downsville, LA Charlotte (Chatham) Harper Cartlidge, 59 died July 9 after a lengthy illness. Graveside service will be Sunday July 16, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Chatham Cemetery. Officiating the service will be Rev. Jim Self. She was preceded in death by her first husband Willis Harper, daughter Laurie Ann Harper and father J.D. Chatham. She is survived by her mother Mazel Chatham; her husband Rickie Cartlidge, two sons: Dale Harper & wife Debbie, David Harper & wife Louri; also Tommy Harper, four grand kids: John, Chris, Brittany Harper and Laurie M. Graves. Great grand-daughter Nadia. She also leaves behind four sisters: Sandra Fellers, Ruby Chatham, Judy Jenkins and Cathy Green.

EDNA CECELIA VANCLEAVE MCCANDLISH JUSTICE
Riser Funeral Home,Inc. Columbia, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Cecelia VanCleave McCandlish Justice, age 85, of Clarks, LA, and formerly of Delhi, LA, will be held at 10:00AM, Monday, July 17, 2006 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, LA with the Rev. Ed Cotten officiating. Interment will follow in the Restland Memorial Cemetery at Delhi, LA. Edna Cecelia VanCleave was born on July 26, 1920 in Grant Parish to the union of the late Gena and Molly Cecelia Roberts VanCleave. She passed from this life on Thursday, July 13, 2006 at the Plantation Manor Nursing Center in Winnsboro, LA. Mrs. Justice was a lady that everyone loved to be around. She never met a stranger and a great love in her life was to sing southern gospel music and play the piano. She loved to tell the story of Jesus to everyone . She was a prayer warrior and loved to pray for lost souls quite literally praying for them by name. Her children were her love and the legacy she leaves to those remaining in this life. She loved to brighten the days of many with her token Hallmark cards which she usually embellished with a poem of her own. As her life reached its end she showed courage and boldness in her short term battle with lymphoma. Her race has been run, she kept the faith and she finished her course, henceforth there is laid up for her a crown of righteousness which the Lord shall give her in that day, and not to her only but to all those who love His appearing. Mrs Justice was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband: Pleasant McCandlish; her sisters: Rosa Hale, Eva Nunn, and Ruby Hughes; her daughter: Judy Gaile Williams; and her son-in-law: Milan Farlee. Survivors include her husband: J. C. Justice of Clarks, LA, her sons and daughters-in-law: William Thomas McCandlish and his wife: Barbara of West Monroe, LA; Duke Stanley McCandlish of West Monroe, LA; Raymond Drew McCandlish and his wife: Kim of Shreveport, LA; her daughters and sons-in-law: Betty Jane Zaunbrecher and her husband: Kirk of Oak Grove, LA; Bonnie Cecelia Wynne and her husband: Bill of Chattanooga, TN; and Sadi Farlee of Monroe, LA;, her sister: and Mrs. Lorraine Hall of Jacksonville, FL. Her fifteen grandchildren: John McCandlish, Thomas McCandlish, Karla McCoy, Stanley McCandlish, Julie McCandlish, Kimberly Farlee, Kurt Farlee, Kiersten Farlee, Matt Allen, Erin McCandlish, Drew McCandlish, Chris Williams, Tracey Knowles, Katie Walker, and Casie Walker, and fourteen great-grandchildren. Her four Step Grand Children: Krystle Griffin, Kera McLain, Charlie Zaunbrecher, and Lee Zaunbrecher. Serving as pallbearers will be Matt Allen, Stan McCandlish, John McCandlish, Thomas McCandlish, Gordon McCoy, Chris Williams, Drew McCandlish, and David Knowles. The family will receive guests on Sunday, July 16, 2006 at the Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Highway 165, Columbia, LA, between the hours of 2:00PM and 9:00PM. You may send condolences to the Justice Family at www.riserfuneral@aol.com. In lieu of flowers, any planned memorials may be made to the Hospice TLC, 502 Prairie Street, Suite A, Winnsboro, LA 71295 or (318)435 9111.

CAPTAN JACK WYLY
Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, LA
The family of Captan Jack Wyly sadly announced his death on Friday, July 14, 2006. His wife, Elaine Harris Wyly preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish many fun and happy memories two daughters and one son: Honda W. Killen and husband Ken of Waterproof, LA; Bahia W. Brown and husband Paul of Lake Providence, LA; Jack Wyly, Jr. and wife Kristi of Lake Providence, LA. He was blessed with five grandchildren: Katherine B. Gates and husband Caleb of Lake Providence; Matthew Brown and Bryant Killen, LSU students in Baton Rouge; Jackson Wyly and Conner Wyly of Lake Providence. Captan Jack was also preceded in death by his parents, James Grady and Mattie Wyly; two brothers, James Grady Wyly, Jr (Bub) and Bill Wyly; two sisters, Martha Wyly Brown and Anne Ethel Wyly. Captan Jack was born in East Carroll Parish on January 1, 1918. He attended school in Lake Providence until he was invited to travel and live with the Clark family, who lived with the Wyly's while helping to build the new levee. He graduated from high school in Clinton, Iowa at the age of 15 and then attended Louisiana Technical College in Ruston. He later transferred to Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge where he was the president of his fraternity, Kappa Alpha. Captan Jack graduated and then attended L.S.U. law school. He graduated from law school in 1941 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy the day of his graduation. He was active in the Navy and was a driver during WWII and was present at the Battle of Iwo Jima. He returned to East Carroll Parish after serving five years and set up his law practice. Upon arriving back in East Carroll Parish, Captan Jack became active in the American Legion. He helped organize the Lake Providence Country Club and served as the first president. He represented the State of Louisiana, as the president of its' Democratic Committee in the 1970's and also served a term as the President of the Louisiana Bar Association. Captan Jack was an active and loyal member his church, First United Methodist Church of Lake Providence. He taught Sunday School for many years to both the young people and to the adult men. Captan Jack loved people of all nationalities and from all walks of life. He was a very generous person, who helped countless people in East Carroll and surrounding parishes. Visitation with the family will be held on Sunday, July 16, 2006 at 1:00PM at the First United Methodist Church in Lake Providence. A service to celebrate the life of Captan Jack Wyly will begin at 3:00PM after the visitation under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence. The family request that memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church or Briarfield Academy in Lake Providence.

VELMA SKIPPER YOUNG
Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Velma Skipper Young, 78 of West Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 15, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Phillip Sims officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Congregational Cemetery, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Young was born November 11, 1927 in West Monroe, LA and passed away July 13, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. & Mrs. Young owned and operated Young's Grocery in West Monroe. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. Her greatest joy was preparing special meals for her family gatherings. Mrs. Young was preceded in death by her husband, Connie M. Young and daughter Janice Young Kavanaugh. Mrs. Young is survived by her 2 daughters: Kay Clark and husband Ronnie, Regina Simmons and husband George; grandchildren: Tracie Stansell, Brian Simmons, Penny Hicks, Richie Seaton, Charlie Simmons, Jeremy Seaton and Erica Davidson; stepgrandchildren; Paul Clark and Linda Russell; and 14 great grandchildren; sister: Dorene Decell and husband Garland; brother: Alvin A. Skipper and wife Margie. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Seaton, Brian Simmons, Charlie Simmons, Todd Hicks, Aaron Davidson and Michael Sims. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time Saturday. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

Rev. R.L. Belton, 76
JONESBORO — The Rev. R. L. Belton died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Brown Grove Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Wake services are 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Rest Baptist Church, Quitman. Burial will be in Jonesboro Cemetery under the direction of King Funeral Home, Ruston.

Pearl LeAnn Brimer, 56
JONESBORO — Pearl LeAnn Brimer, a homemaker, died Thursday. 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 in Ramah Cemetery, Ashland.

Marilyn Rose Butler, 80
WINNSBORO — Marilyn Rose Hammett Butler, a homemaker and dance instructor, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time.

Iller Mae Combs, 76
HOMER — Iller Mae Combs, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Union Grove C.M.E. Church, Homer. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Sunday at King Funeral Home, Homer. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Winnie Faye Durbin, 77
OAK GROVE — Winnie Faye Durbin, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Phillip Ray Fletcher, 62
Phillip Ray Fletcher of West Monroe, an automotive foreman, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Maxine Neel French, 90
BONITA — Maxine Neel French, a payroll clerk with Seligman's Department Store, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery.

Laura Crynne Greer, 91
QUITMAN — Laura Crynne Greer, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Church of Christ, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Siloam Springs Cemetery, Wyatt, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

William J. Johnson, 76
GRAYSON — William J. Johnson, a pipefitter, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Marjorie 'Pollye' Price, 87
WINNSBORO — Marjorie "Pollye" Price, a retired elementary teacher, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Old Winnsboro Cemetery.

Dennis Pruitt, 75
Dennis Pruitt of Monroe, a truck driver with the city of Monroe, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Antonio Sharkey, 23
BASTROP — Antonio Sharkey, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Emily Claire Snyder, infant
OAK GROVE — Emily Claire Snyder, the infant daughter of Bridget and Casey Snyder, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery.

Rilla Wilson, 77
DOWNSVILLE — Rilla Wilson, a retired secretary, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Mount Nebo Cemetery, Downsville.

James Wooten, 74
COLLINSTON — James Wooten, a retired carpenter, died Thursday. Services are 4 p.m. today at Harmony Baptist Church. Burial will be in Pine Grove South Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Lori Ann Wright, 45
Lori Ann Wright of Monroe died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Captan Jack Wyly, 88
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Captan Jack Wyly, an attorney, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1 p.m. Sunday until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Previously acknowledged
Alford Sr., Hoover: 1 p.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Mer Rouge.
Allen, Peter: 1 p.m. today, Palestine Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Atkins, O.D.: 2 p.m. today, Litroe Church of God in Christ, Litroe.
Ballard, Craig: 11 a.m. Monday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Best, William Vann "Bill": 10:30 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Ruston.
Cartlidge, Charlotte Harper: 10 a.m. Sunday, Chatham Cemetery, Chatham.
Coleman, Zonnie: 1 p.m. today, First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Conville, Marilyn Joyce: 2 p.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Paintsville, Ky.
Crews, Ernest: 1 p.m. today, Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Green Jr., John: 2 p.m. today, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe.
Henderson, Sandra: 11 a.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jackson, Alice: 1 p.m. today, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood.
Jordan, Warren: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe.
Lee, Lizzie: 2 p.m. today, New Galilee Baptist Church, Monroe.
Nimmer, Ozell: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Washington Chapel, Bastrop.
Porter, Flora: 1 p.m. today, St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe.
Roberson, Irma Lee: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Strickland, Peggy: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Thomas Jr., Damon: 11 a.m. today, Epps High School, Epps.
West, Martha R.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mount Pleasant No. 2 Baptist Church, Terry.
Wyatt, Darnell: 11 a.m. today, Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe.
Young, Velma Skipper: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

July 16, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

KERRY T. ALBRITTON
Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Kerry T. Albritton, 40, of Downsville, LA, will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, July 17, 2006, in the chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Jerry Chapman officiating. Interment will follow in the Acree Cemetery in Point, LA, under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Kerry was born July 18, 1965, in Monroe, LA, and passed away at his residence on July 14, 2006. A welder with the JABAR Corporation, Kerry was preceded in death by his father, Billy Ray Albritton. Survivors include his beloved mother, Trudy Albritton; his brother, Kevin Albritton; his nephew, K.C. Albritton; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: J. B. Guice, Clarence Guice, Kendall Guice, Kasey Guice, J. J. Thornton, and Jerry Thorton. Visitation will be held Sunday evening, July 16, 2006, from 5:00PM til 7:00PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

HENRY HODGE HEMLER Hillcrest Funeral Home Haughton, LA Celebration of Christian Mass for Mr. Henry Hodge Hemler, 60, will be held Monday, July 17, 2006, at 10:00AM, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Shreveport, LA. Officiating services will be Father Murray Clayton and Father Karl Daigle. Interment will follow in Hill Crest Memorial Park Cemetery, Haughton, LA. The family will be receiving friends and loved ones Sunday evening at Hill Crest Funeral Home between the hours of 5:00PM and 8:00PM, with a Rosary to begin at 7:00PM. Henry was born on July 19, 1945 in Monroe, LA, and entered into rest on Friday, July 14, 2006, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He began his career with United Gas Pipe Line Co. in 1967 and worked in pipeline construction until illness forced his retirement in 2005. Henry was a loving husband, daddy, and granddaddy, and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Martin R. Hemler, Jr. and Ruth Shoemaker Hemler; and his brother, Pat Hemler. Left to honor his memory are his loving wife of twenty-one years, Susan; son, Bradley Hemler of Shreveport, LA; daughters, Stephanie Brumley of Bossier City, LA, Cricket Semeraro and husband, Marcello of Bossier City, LA, Ashley Hemler of Shreveport, LA; Andy Klenk, who is like a son to Henry; sister, Bonnie Hemler Knighten of West Monroe, LA; brother, Martin Hemler, III and wife, Marilyn of Gulf Port, MS; grandchildren, Sierra Hemler, Cody and Kalyn Brumley, Savannah Lucky, and Dalton Corley; Henry's best friend, Ron Mitchell; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbeaers will be Ron Mitchell, John Gholson, Thomas, Joe, Craig Murphree, and Gabe Landry. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Charles Hargon and staff for their excellent care and friendship during Henry's illness. We would also like to thank the Willis Knighton Hospice nurses and aides for all their support. Donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Henry's memory. "GOOD RIDE, COWBOY, GOOD RIDE."

EDNA CECELIA VANCLEAVE MCCANDLISH JUSTICE
Riser Funeral Home,Inc. Columbia, LA
Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Cecelia VanCleave McCandlish Justice, age 85, of Clarks, LA, and formerly of Delhi, LA, will be held at 10:00AM, Monday, July 17, 2006 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, LA with the Rev. Ed Cotten officiating. Interment will follow in the Faith Memorial Park Cemetery at Delhi, LA. Edna Cecelia VanCleave was born on July 26, 1920 in Grant Parish to the union of the late Gena and Molly Cecelia Roberts VanCleave. She passed from this life on Thursday, July 13, 2006 at the Plantation Manor Nursing Center in Winnsboro, LA. Mrs. Justice was a lady that everyone loved to be around. She never met a stranger and a great love in her life was to sing southern gospel music and play the piano. She loved to tell the story of Jesus to everyone . She was a prayer warrior and loved to pray for lost souls quite literally praying for them by name. Her children were her love and the legacy she leaves to those remaining in this life. She loved to brighten the days of many with her token Hallmark cards which she usually embellished with a poem of her own. As her life reached its end she showed courage and boldness in her short term battle with lymphoma. Her race has been run, she kept the faith and she finished her course, henceforth there is laid up for her a crown of righteousness which the Lord shall give her in that day, and not to her only but to all those who love His appearing. Mrs Justice was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband: Pleasant McCandlish; her sisters: Rosa Hale, Eva Nunn, and Ruby Hughes; her daughter: Judy Gaile Williams; and her son-in-law: Milan Farlee. Survivors include her husband: J. C. Justice of Clarks, LA, her sons and daughters-in-law: William Thomas McCandlish and his wife: Barbara of West Monroe, LA; Duke Stanley McCandlish of West Monroe, LA; Raymond Drew McCandlish and his wife: Kim of Shreveport, LA; her daughters and sons-in-law: Betty Jane Zaunbrecher and her husband: Kirk of Oak Grove, LA; Bonnie Cecelia Wynne and her husband: Bill of Chattanooga, TN; and Sadi Farlee of Monroe, LA; her sister: Mrs. Lorraine Hall of Jacksonville, FL. Her fifteen grandchildren: John McCandlish, Thomas McCandlish, Karla McCoy, Stanley McCandlish, Julie McCandlish, Kimberly Farlee, Kurt Farlee, Kiersten Farlee, Matt Allen, Erin McCandlish, Drew McCandlish, Chris Williams, Tracey Knowles, Katie Walker, and Kasie Walker, and fourteen great-grandchildren. Her four Step grandchildren: Krystle Griffin, Kera McLain, Charlie Zaunbrecher, and Lee Zaunbrecher. Serving as pallbearers will be Matt Allen, Stan McCandlish, John McCandlish, Thomas McCandlish, Gordon McCoy, Chris Williams, Drew McCandlish, and David Knowles. The family will receive guests on Sunday, July 16, 2006 at the Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Highway 165, Columbia, LA, between the hours of 2:00PM and 9:00 PM. You may send condolences to theFamilyat www.riserfuneral@aol.com. In lieu of flowers, any planned memorials may be made to the Hospice TLC, 502 Prairie Street, Suite A, Winnsboro, LA 71295 or (318)435 9111.

MARJORIE "POLLYE" PRICE
Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA
Funeral services for Miss Marjorie "Pollye" Price, 87 ,of Winnsboro, LA will be held at First United Methodist, Winnsboro, LA, on Sunday, July 16, 2006 at 2:00PM with Rev. Hank Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow at Old Winnsboro Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA. Miss Price was born April 29, 1919 in Baskin, LA and passed away Friday, July 14, 2006 at Richardson Medical Center Rayville, LA. She was a lifetime resident of Winnsboro, LA, an elementary school teacher, a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, and a member of the First United Methodist Church where she taught children's Sunday School. She was preceded in death by her father, Ashley Broaddus Price; mother, Ella Mae (Wiggers) Price; two sisters, Sarah Virginia Price, and Oneita Price Tillman; brother, Russell A. Price; and sister in law, LaVeta H. Price. Survivors include: two brothers, Charles R. Price, Sr., Tom B. Price Sr. and Miriam; sister in law, Margie Price; brother in law, John W. Tillman; five nieces, Pollye Tillman, Beverly T. Sanders, Barbara T. Landry, Dr. Carol Price Dupuis, and Tina Price Martin; three nephews, Charles R. Price, Jr., Tom Price, Jr., and Robert Price; and eight great nieces and nephews. The Pallbearers will be Charles Price Jr., Ricky Baldwin, Tommy Womble, David Sanders, Johnny Boothe, and David Anders. The Honorary Pallbearers are Paul Price Jr., Benjamin Sanders, Tom Price Jr., and Robert Price. The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5:00PM to 8:00PM Saturday, July 15, 2006. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Memorial Fund.

BILLIE FAYE WEAVER
Kilpatrick Funeral Home Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA
Funeral services for Ms. Billie Faye Weaver, 74, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, July 16, 2006 at Ambassador Baptist Church, Swartz, LA with Rev. Sidney McGuffee and Rev. Huey Diffey officiating. Interment to follow at Monroe Memorial Park, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Ms. Weaver was born November 25, 1931 in New Orleans, LA, and died July 14, 2006 at her residence in Monroe, LA. Ms. Weaver was a retired Insurance Agent and a member of Ambassador Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, Norma J. and husband Rev. Billy Carter, and Carolyn Breedlove; sister, Barbara N. Watts; brother, Jess M. Rushing; grandchildren, Bill Carter III, Casey Brown and husband Kenny, Keith Breedlove and wife Cammie, and Kelly Breedlove; great grandchildren, Anna Claire Brown, Logan Brown, Cade Brown, Brock Breedlove and London Breedlove. Pallbearers will be Keith Breedlove, Kenny Brown, Tim Eubanks, Melvin Carroll, Howard Joyner and Ricky Foster. Visitation will be held at the church Sunday from 1:00PM until service time. The family would like to send a special thanks to all of Ms. Weaver's Hospice caregivers and especially Suzanne Hatton and Gale Palm. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickhomes.com

STEVE WISDOM
Hixson Brothers Funeral Home Alexandria, LA
Funeral services for Mr. Steve Wisdom will be held at 11:00AM Monday, July 17, 2006 at the G.A. Mangun Center with Reverend Anthony Mangun and Reverend Terry Shock officiating. Mr. Wisdom, 57, of Pineville, LA, passed away Friday, July 15, 2006 at Rapides Regional Medical Center. Mr. Wisdom was a member of the Pentecostals of Alexandria where he was very active in the bus ministry for over ten years. He was the owner of Cenla Cellular & Paging Company of Alexandria, LA. He was a former radio disc jockey in several states. Mr. Wisdom was known for his great sense of humor. He was a graduate of Ferriday High School. Survivors include his parents, Dolores and Clarence Wisdom of West Monroe, LA; son, Ben Wisdom of New Orleans, LA; six daughters, Laura Atkins of Dallas, TX, April Ozuna, Stephanie Wisdom, Christin Wisdom and Melissa Wisdom, all of Fort Worth, TX, and Dolores Wisdom of Baskin, LA; and one sister, Deborah Wisdom McCulloch of West Monroe, LA. Visitation will be at G.A. Mangun Center, Sunday, July 16, 2008 from 5:00PM until 8:30PM and Monday from 8:00AM until time of services in the G.A. Mangun Center. Pallbearers will be Jason Waring, Dale Durham, Richard Hammer, David James, Kevin Roussel and David LaBrose. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Pentecostals of Alexandria Bus Ministry Fund, 2817 Rapides Avenue, Alexandria, LA 71301. To extend online condolences to the Wisdom Family, please visit us at ww.hixsonbrothers.com

Royce K. Aulds, 58
FARMERVILLE — Royce Keldron Aulds died Friday. Services are 4 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Enterprise Cemetery, Farmerville.

Daniel Madison Batey, 23
WISNER — Daniel Madison Batey, a 2001 graduate of Franklin Academy, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is noon until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Blondell T. Bennet, 88
FARMERVILLE — Blondell Tugwell Bennet, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Conway Baptist Church. Burial will be in Conway Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Thelma Bryant, 65
TALLULAH — Thelma Lipscomb Bryant, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Monday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah.

William J. Johnson, 76
GRAYSON — William J. "Bill" Johnson, a pipefitter, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery at Clarks.

Leonard Kline, 80
MANGHAM — Leonard Kline, a retired truck driver and farmer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Robert Lutcher, 98
NEWELLTON — Robert Lutcher died July 9. Services are noon Monday at Choctaw Chapel at Waterproof. Visitation is 4-5 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Myrtle Grove Cemetery, Waterproof.

Greg McDaniel, 37
WISNER — Greg McDaniel died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Sharmon Leigh Patrick, 38
Sharmon Leigh Patrick of West Monroe, a medical clerk and nursing student, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Donald Edward Studer, 75
Donald Edward Studer of West Monroe, an attorney formerly of San Diego, Calif., died Tuesday. Memorial services are 3 p.m. July 29 at Clark Springs Baptist Church, West Monroe.

Billie Weaver, 74
Billie Weaver of Monroe, a retired insurance agent, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Ambassador Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

James "J.D." Weeks, 78
FERRIDAY — James David "J.D." Weeks, a retired crane operator for International Paper in Natchez, Miss., died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Pine Hill Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in New Pine Hill Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged:
Ballard, Craig: 11 a.m. Monday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Belton, The Rev. R. L.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Brown Grove Baptist Church, Jonesboro.
Cartlidge, Charlotte Harper: 10 a.m. today, Chatham Cemetery, Chatham.
Conville, Marilyn Joyce: 2 p.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Paintsville, KY.
Durbin, Winnie Faye: 10 a.m. Monday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
French, Maxine Neel: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Nimmer, Ozell: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Washington Chapel, Bastrop.
Price, Marjorie "Pollye": 2 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Winnsboro.
Pruitt, Dennis: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Sharkey, Antonio: 1 p.m. Monday, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop.
Snyder, Emily Claire: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
West, Martha R.: 2 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant No. 2 Baptist Church, Terry.
Wyly, Captan Jack: 3 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Lake Providence

July17, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

LORRAINE EVANS FLUITT Rabenhorst Funeral Home Baton Rouge, LA Ms. Lorraine Fluitt, 80, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA and a native of Basile, LA, died at 3:55PM, Friday, July 14, 2006 at Ollie Steele Burden Manor in Baton Rouge, LA. Visitation will be Monday, July 17, 2006 at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., Baton Rouge, LA, from 5:00PM until 7:30PM, and at St. George Catholic Church, Baton Rouge, LA from 9:00AM until the religious service at Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM Tuesday, July 18, 2006. Rev. Tom Ranzino and Rev. Mike Schatzle will be officiating. Interment will follow at St. George Catholic Church Cemetery. Rosary to be recited Monday at 7:30PM. She graduated from the St. Francis School of Nursing in Monroe, LA. She retired as Director of Hospital Education at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS to grow flowers. Survivors include: her husband, Wayne Fluitt of Baton Rouge, LA; daughter, Jan Dupuy and husband Eddie Dupuy of Billings, MT; sons, Marc Fluitt and wife Carolyn of Mandeville, LA, and David Fluitt of Carson City, NV; sister, Evelyn Stokes; and seven grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimers Services.

PERVIS MILES HOOTER Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Funeral services for Mr. Pervis Miles Hooter, 86, of Zwolle, LA, formerly of Bastrop, LA are scheduled for 2:00PM Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at the Chapel of Golden Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Yocum officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Hooter, a retired employee of International Paper Company, member of the Quarter Century Club and member of Twin Oaks Baptist Church, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2006 at Highland Hospital in Shreveport, LA. He is survived by two daughters, Betty Griffis and husband Calvin of Crossett, AR, Joyce Hughes and husband Ronald of Zwolle, LA; two sisters, Lucy Layton of New Jersey, Mary Shows of Swartz, LA; brother, Jake Hooter of Waverly, LA; six grandchildren, Doris Baxter, Robert Griffis, Shelvia Ross, Pamela Holland, Rhonda Meek, Ronald Hughes II; ten great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Mr. Hooter is preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Evon Sisk Hooter. Serving as pallbearers will be: James Whittington, James Anders, Edward Bain, Harry Mayo, Marshall Stephens and Sam Turner. Honorary pallbearer will be Robert Craig. Visitation will be held from 6:00PM until 9:00PM Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home.

MS. SHARMON LEIGH PATRICK Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Ms. Sharmon Leigh Patrick, 38, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Jerry Steele officiating. Graveside services will follow at 3:00PM at Rose-Neath Memorial Gardens in Bossier City, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Sharmon went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2006, after a long illness. A resident of West Monroe, LA, she was a medical clerk at Glenwood Medical Center, a nursing student at Louisiana Tech University and a member of the Harvest Time Fellowship. She was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving during Operation Desert Storm as a medic in the Flight Surgeon's office. Sharmon was a loving mother, a cherished daughter and sister, and a beautiful person. Survivors include her two sons, David Caleb Owen and Beau Jarrod McDonough; Beau's dad, Brian McDonough; mother and stepfather, Evelyn and H.G. Polk; father and stepmother, Cecil and Alice Patrick; dad, Charles R. Scarborough; sisters, Carmen Lynn Plummer and husband Bubba, and Carla Berrymen and husband James, Misty Patrick, Meagan Scarborough, and Tasa Polk; brothers, Cecil Patrick, Jr. and wife Leanna, and Scotty Polk; niece, Caitlin Plummer; special friends; Shae Cothern, Dr. Clinton Guillory and David Dinger; and a number of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Pallbearers will be H. G. Polk, Chris Ray, Larry Plummer, Bryant Fife, Robert Pace, and Shannon Rhodes. Honorary pallbearers include doctors from the LSU Teaching School and her attending physicians. The family would like to especially thank Patients Choice Hospice and all the loving and caring individuals who helped take care of Sharmon during her illness. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Monday, July 17, 2006, at the funeral home in West Monroe, LA. Online message may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

Kerry T. Albritton, 40
DOWNSVILLE — Kerry T. Albritton, a welder for JABAR Corp., died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Acree Cemetery, Point.

Iris Odessa Dean, 83
Iris Odessa Dean, a homemaker of Sterlington, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Edna Justice, 85
CLARKS — Edna Cecelia Van Cleave McCandlish Justice, a homemaker formerly of Delhi, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will follow in Restland Memorial Cemetery, Delhi.

Leonard Kline, 80
MANGHAM — Leonard Kline, a retired truck driver and farmer, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Lynn-Archibald Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

John Gregory McDaniel, 37
WISNER — John Gregory McDaniel, a welder and mechanic, died Friday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Frank Smith, 46
Frank Smith, a custodian of Sterlington, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Olga Trapp, 91
CHASE — Olga Trapp, a retired postmaster, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Steve Wisdom, 57
PINEVILLE — Steve Wisdom, a business owner, died Friday. A graveside service is 3:30 p.m. today at St. Paschal's Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria.

Jimmie Wright, 82
Jimmie Wright, a janitor, of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Irma Sue York, 79
Irma Sue York, a baker, of Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Oak Ridge, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Previously acknowledged
Ballard, Craig: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Belton, The Rev. R. L.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Brown Grove Baptist Church, Jonesboro.
Bryant, Thelma Lipscomb: 2:30 p.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Conville, Marilyn Joyce: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Paintsville, KY.
Durbin, Winnie Faye: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Lutcher, Robert: noon today, Choctaw Chapel, Waterproof.
Nimmer, Ozell: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Washington Chapel, Bastrop.
Pruitt, Dennis: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Sharkey, Antonio: 1 p.m. today, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop.
Studer, Donald Edward: 3 p.m. July 29, Clark Springs Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Weeks, James David "J.D.": 10 a.m. today, Pine Hill Baptist Church, Ferriday

July 18, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. FRANCES OAKLEY BAILEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Oakley Bailey will be 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 19, 2006 in the Chapel of Parkview Baptist Church in Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Terry Barnes. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park, on Highway 80, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Frances Oakley Bailey, 96, a resident of Monroe for over sixty years, went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2006. She passed peacefully at her sister's home in Denham Springs, LA where she had resided for the last four years. She was born Frances Miranda Oakley in Arcadia, LA on March 20, 1910 to Thomas Jefferson Oakley and Ethel Land Oakley. She married James Aaron Bailey on June 3, 1937 in Arcadia, LA. Frances graduated from Dodd College in Shreveport. A very devout Christian, her greatest wish was that others could see Christ through her. She was a charter member of Parkview Baptist Church in Monroe and was very active as long as her health allowed. Frances worked for over forty years in the trucking industry as a cashier with Couch Motor Lines, Red Ball Motor Freight and Wilson Truck Lines. After retirement, she and Jim stayed very busy with their vegetable garden. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-eight years, and one sister Louise Bryan of Baton Rouge. Survivors include her one son, James Thomas Bailey and wife Judith Bailey of Bella Vista, AR, one sister, Eva Bannister of Denham Springs, LA, two granddaughters and one great granddaughter and two great grandsons. Visitation will be in the Chapel of Parkview Baptist Church in Monroe from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 19, 2006. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, 7200 DeSiard Street, Monroe, LA 71203.

In Memory Of Ruther Ford Carroll & Angela Carroll McDaniels-Blake Ruther Ford Carroll July 18, 1932 - Oct. 26, 2001 Angela Carroll McDaniels-Blake July 18, 1961- April 11, 2005 "I Thank My God Upon Every Remembrance of You" Philemon 1:4 The Carroll, McDaniels, and Blake Families

SELMA RICH SUMLIN Rose-Neath Funeral Home Arcadia, LA The funeral of Selma Rich Sumlin, 93, of Arcadia, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Arcadia, LA with the Rev. Herbert Johnson officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Arcadia, LA. Burial will be in the Simsboro Cemetery. Selma was born October 12, 1912 and grew up in Arcadia, LA, where she graduated from high school and was selected as Senior Beauty. She and husband Billy Bob owned and operated a general merchandise, feed, and hardware store and cotton gin in Simsboro for 30 years. Mrs. Sumlin was a member of the Simsboro Baptist Church and the W.M.U. She was a charter member of the Simsboro Garden Club and served on the Lincoln Parish Police Jury. In 1987, Selma appeared in Time Magazine presenting her famous pound cake to a Gubernatorial candidate on a state wide train tour in Arcadia. Mrs. Sumlin loved all, black, white, old and young. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-eight years, W. R. (Billy Bob) Sumlin. Survivors include her daughter Charlotte Cantwell and husband Emmett of Baton Rouge, LA, and son William Sumlin, Jr. and wife Catherine of Simsboro, LA. She is also survived by her sister-in-laws Ruth Sumlin Lee of Ruston, LA, and Olive Ann Sumlin Nabors of Houston, TX, grandsons, Shane and Richard Sumlin; two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family requests for donations to be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children Home.

OLGA L. TRAPP Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral Services for Olga Stigall Trapp, 91, of Chase, LA will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, July 17, 2006 at Chase Baptist Church with Rev. Benton Moore, Rev. Jerry Goodman and Rev. Carlos Trapp officiating. Interment will be in Chase Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Tuesday at Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro, LA. Mrs. Olga Trapp was born to the union of her parents: Mabe and Sarah Thronhill Stigall on September 9, 1914 and passed from this life on July 16, 2006 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro, LA. Mrs. Trapp was a member of Chase Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for fifty-five years. She also served the Chase community as Postmaster for thirty-seven years. She is preceded in death by her husband: Carlos R. Trapp. She is survived by her children, son: Travis Trapp of Port Arthur, TX; daughters: Carolyn Taylor and husband Rev. Dr. Wilburn of New Braunfels, TX, and Barbara Caldwell of West Monroe, LA; seven grandchildren: Ruth Norrell and husband Tim of Nixa, MO; Glen Taylor and wife Janet of Lafayette, LA; Laura Taylor of St. Joseph, MO; Debbie McCormack and husband Don of League City, TX; Carlos Trapp and wife Barbara of Shirley, AR; Walt Caldwell and wife Ellen of West Monroe, LA; Kaye McBride and husband Charles of Baton Rouge, LA; twelve great grandchildren; three brothers: Marion "Top" Stigall and wife Loie of Ruston, LA; Ronald Stigall of Winnsboro, LA; James Eldon Stigall and wife Evelyn of Vidalia, LA; one sister: Katheryne Stuckey and husband Jack of Sacramento, CA. She also has several nieces and nephews and numerous friends. Pallbearers will be: Glen Taylor, Walt Caldwell, Don McCormack, Charles McBride, Jack Stigall and Alan Stigall. Honorary Pallbearers: Great Grandsons: Ben Norrell, Luke Norrell, Bob McCormack, Clark Trapp, Carbin Caldwell and Connor McBride.

Edward G. Bennett, 69
MER ROUGE — Edward G. Bennett, a mechanic, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Boeuf River Baptist Church, near Rayville. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Greer Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lou Margaret Coleman, 92
PECK — Lou Margaret Lee Coleman, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Brady Gray, 75
PIONEER — Brady Gray, a bus driver, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Bethany Baptist Church, Pioneer. Visitation is 6:30-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Sally Jones, 57
DELHI — Sally Jones, a clerk with the Richland Parish Health Unit, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Family hour is 6-7 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Mary L. Perry McCuller, 75
WATERPROOF — Mary L. Perry McCuller, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Middle Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Waterproof. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be at Good Samaritan Cemetery, Waterproof, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Greg McDaniel, 37
WISNER — Greg "Little Red" McDaniel, a welder and mechanic, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at South Central Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jessie D. Miller, 78
DELTA — Jessie D. Miller died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Ozell Nimmer, 94
BASTROP — Ozell Nimmer, a homemaker, died July 11. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Washington Chapel, off Crossett Road, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Shiloh Cemetery, Beekman.

Robert Tillman Norris, 81
BONITA — Robert Tillman Norris, a farmer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Sharmon Leigh Patrick, 38
Sharmon Leigh Patrick of West Monroe, a medical clerk, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is 3 p.m. today at Rose-Neath Cemetery in Bossier City.

Lee Evelyn Payne, 75
MER ROUGE — Lee Evelyn Payne, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Ollie Ramsey, 63
MARION — Ollie Ramsey, a certified nursing assistant, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Marion Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Family Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Patsy Ann Richardson, 56
MACON, Ga. — Patsy Ann Richardson, formerly of Delhi, a registered nurse, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Glen Edwin Stallings, 51
RUSTON — Glen Edwin Stallings, a salesman, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Bob Willie Taylor, 54
BERNICE — Bob Willie Taylor, a laborer, died July 11. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Friendship Baptist Church, Bernice. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Olga Trapp, 91
CHASE — Olga Trapp, a retired postmaster, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Chase Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Chase Cemetery.

Lori Ann Wright, 45
Lori Ann Wright of Monroe, a legal assistant, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Previously acknowledged
Belton, The Rev. R.L.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Brown Grove Baptist Church, Jonesboro.
Leonard, Kline: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Pruitt, Dennis: 11 a.m. today, St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Studer, Donald Edward: 3 p.m. July 29, Clark Springs Baptist Church, West Monroe.
York, Irma Sue: 11 a.m. Wednesday, New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe

July 19, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

CHARLES PAYNE STRONG Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Charles Payne Strong died Saturday, July 15, after a lengthy illness. He resided in Slidell, LA. However, his roots were in Ouachita Parish where he graduated from WMHS and in Winn Parish. He also graduated from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and the SMU School of Ministry. Family memorial services were held in Slidell with arrangements by the Honiker Funeral Home. Graveside Memorial Services will be held at the New Hope Cemetery at Gaar's Mill in Winn Parish at a future date under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Dr. Strong was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred P. and Charles J. Strong. He is survived by his wife Patsy Folse Strong and her family of Slidell, LA; his son Michael Braxton Strong and wife, Cindy of Melbourne, FL; step-sons Eric D. Folse and wife Melinda; David E. Folse and wife, Betty; William L. (Trey) Folse and wife, Robin; and step-daughter, Lynette Folse Bruno and husband, Joel; his daughters Amy Muller and husband, Chris, Diamondhead, MS; Beth Jones and husband Cecil, Saint Amant, LA; sister Gloria S. Camp and husband Henry, West Monroe, LA; sister Ginger S. Hearne and husband, Stanley, Round Rock, TX; grandchildren, Sara and Kasey Strong; Laura Beth Muller; Allison Jones; Will and Abby Folse; David, Nicholas and Michelle Folse; Hayden, Hunter, and Harrison Folse; Holley Smith and Joel Bruno. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 1411 Glenwood Drive, West Monroe, LA Wayne Adams, 77
FARMERVILLE — Wayne Adams, a retired mechanic, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Nebo Cemetery, Farmerville.

Troy "Wee Boy" Ashley, 70
WINNSBORO — Troy "Wee Boy" Ashley, an auto body repairman, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Frances Oakley Bailey, 96
DENHAM SPRINGS — Frances Oakley Bailey, a retired cashier formerly of Monroe, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until noon today at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Florence Burch, 85
Florence Burch of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday at Sardis Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Michael D. Ceaser, 32
HARVEY — Michael D. Ceaser, a custodian, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Phillip Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Iris Odessa Dean, 83
Iris Odessa Butler Dean of Sterlington, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Laura Goins, 85
Laura Goins of Monroe, a beautician, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Rodzerkery Jenkins, 17
Rodzerkery "Rod" Demonte' Jenkins of Monroe, a student at Richwood High School, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Sallie Jones, 57
DELHI — Sallie Jones, a clerk with the Richland Parish Health Unit, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Pecola Patrick, 82
Pecola Patrick of Monroe, a homemaker, died July 11. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Ruston.

David Rainbolt, 66
BASTROP — David Rainbolt, a maintenance analyst with International Paper Co., died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Spencer Ramsey, 15
FARMERVILLE — Spencer Ramsey, a student, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Rocky Branch Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Lena Rayborn, 90
WINNSBORO — Lena Rayborn died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Previously acknowledged:
Belton, the Rev. R.L.: 11 a.m. today, Brown Grove Baptist Church, Jonesboro.
Bennett, Edward G.: 10 a.m. today, Boeuf River Baptist Church near Rayville.
Gray, Brady: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Bethany Baptist Church, Pioneer.
Leonard, Kline: 10 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
McDaniel, Greg "Little Red": 10 a.m. today, South Central Baptist Church, Wisner.
McCuller, Mary L. Perry: 11 a.m. Saturday, Middle Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Waterproof.
Nimmer, Ozell: 2 p.m. today, Washington Chapel, off Crossett Road, Bastrop.
Ramsey, Ollie: 10 a.m. Saturday, Marion Baptist Church, Marion.
Studer, Donald Edward: 3 p.m. July 29, Clark Springs Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Taylor, Bob Willie: 11 a.m. today, Friendship Baptist Church, Bernice.
Trapp, Olga: 10 a.m. today, Chase Baptist Church, Chase.
Wright, Lori Ann: 11 a.m. Thursday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe.
York, Irma Sue: 11 a.m. today, New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe

July 20, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

IRIS BUTLER DEAN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Services for Mrs. Iris Butler Dean, 83, of Sterlington, LA will be 10:00AM Friday, July 21, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with Rev. Stewart Bedillion and Rev. Donnie Wilkenson officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Dean was born January 8, 1923, in Crossett, AR and died July 15, 2006, in Mer Rouge, LA. She preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Butler and two brothers, Billy and Oneal Butler. Mrs. Dean was a member of Fairbanks Baptist Church and was the church secretary for many years. Survivors include her husband, Fred J. Dean of Sterlington, LA; sons, Dennis and wife Becky Dean of Shreveport, LA, and Dale and wife Janice Dean of Sterlington, LA; daughter, Dixie and husband Jim York of Fairbanks, LA; grandchildren, Rachelle and husband Paul, Jordan, Jonathan, Courtney, Lindsey, Chad and wife Casey, Danielle, Erin, Joey, Jacob, and Katie; and three great-grandchildren. Pallbears will be Paul Rowe, Chad Beckley, Jordan Dean, Joey Randels, B.B. Spence, and Tush Spence. Honorary pallbearers will be Stacy Savage, Bill Rowe, Keith Spence, John R. Franklin, and Jerry York. Memorials many be made to Fairbanks Baptist Church or the charity of your choice. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 7:00PM Thursday, July 20, 2006, at the funeral home on Sterlington Road. The family wishes to thank Premier Hospice and Alpha Care with a special thank you to Margie Ray. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

QUENTIN LEE JOHNSON SR. Waters Funeral Home Baldwyn, MS Quentin Lee "Sarge" Johnson Sr., 86, died July 18, 2006 at the NMMC. He was a thirty-three year veteran of the United States Army and National Gaurd, a WWII Veteran and a former coach of Ouachita Sports. He was a member of Camp Creek Baptist Church. Services will be Friday at 10:00AM at Waters Funeral Home with Bro. Martin Jacks officiating. Burial will be in Camp Creek Cemetary. Survivors include: his daughter, Cheryl Nelson and husband, Tom of Baldwyn, MS; four sons, Quentin Lee Johnson, Jr., and wife, Dottie of West Monroe, LA, Larry Johnson of Monroe, LA, Johnny Johnson of West Monroe, LA, Mike Johnson and wife, Joan of Dungannon, VA; four sisters, Betty Loftin and Robert of Natchez, MS, Dot Reid of Natchez, MS, Annette Barnett and husband, Delbert of Illinoism Deloris Bland and husband, Gillis of Natchez, MS; three brothers, Melvin Johnson and wife, Betty of Natchez, MS, Lewis Johnson and wife, Patsy, Sicily Island, LA, Paul Johnson and wife, Larue of Natchez, MS; ten grandchildren; five great grandchildren; the mother of his children, Lula Johnson of Tupelo, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Elvia Smith Johnson; two brothers, Shelton Johnson and John Johnson; two sisters, Earline Johnson and Jerline Johnson. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Waters Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Camp Creek Baptist Church.

OREVER IN OUR HEARTS Amanda Anne Kirtland April 27. 1985 - July 20, 2004 It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you on the day God called you home. We love and miss you so much. Mom, Dad, Matt, Michael, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. 7/20/44 - 7/18/05 Happy Birthday Daddy! We Love and Miss You! Donna & Family

Wayne Adams, 77
FARMERVILLE — Wayne Adams, a retired mechanic, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Mount Nebo Cemetery, Farmerville.

Troy 'Wee Boy' Ashley, 70
WINNSBORO — Troy "Wee Boy" Ashley, a retired auto body repairman, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro. Arrangements are under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Robert W. Fowlkes Sr., 80
Robert W. Fowlkes Sr. of West Monroe, a retired field representative with Quaker State Oil Co., died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. with a vigil wake at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Mabel H. Francis, 87
NORTH RICHLAND HILL, Texas — Mabel H. Francis, a homemaker formerly of Monroe, died Wednesday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Booker T. Franklin, 90
RAYVILLE — Booker T. Franklin, a paper mill worker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Rock Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Brady Gray, 75
PIONEER — Brady Gray, a bus driver, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, Pioneer. Visitation is 6:30-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Ethelyne Hatten, 93
WINNSBORO — Ethelyne Hatten, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

John E. Heckard, 56
WISNER — John E. Heckard, a farmer, died July 13. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension. Visitation is noon-8 p.m. Friday with wake services from 7-8 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Mathis Cemetery, Extension.

Margaret Brown May, 87
CLARKS — Margaret Brown May, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Mary L. Perry McCuller, 75
WATERPROOF — Mary L. Perry McCuller, a homemaker, died July 13. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Middle Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Waterproof. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday at the church until service time. Burial will be in Good Samaritan Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jessie D. Miller, 78
DELTA — Jessie D. Miller died Saturday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Friday at New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Robert Tillman Norris, 81
BONITA — Robert Tillman Norris, a farmer, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, Bonita. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Lee Evelyn Payne, 75
MER ROUGE — Lee Evelyn Payne, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Nila M. Quaid, 87
HODGE — Nila M. Quaid died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Ollie Ramsey, 63
MARION — Ollie Ramsey, a certified nurse's assistant, died July 13. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Marion Baptist Church, Marion. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Family Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Lena Rayborn, 90
WINNSBORO — Lena Rayborn, a retired store cashier, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Wimpus F. Reitzell, 41
SACHSE, Texas — Wimpus F. Reitzell, a mail carrier formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is noon-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Beulah S. Ross, 78
WINNSBORO — Beulah S. Ross, a retired cook, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 7-8:30 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Derrick D. Sadberry, 41
Derrick D. Sadberry of West Monroe, a firefighter, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Hope United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Nathan Weaver, 97
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Nathan Weaver, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged:
Adams, Wayne: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Burch, Florence: 11 a.m. Friday, Sardis Cemetery, West Monroe.
Ceaser, Michael D.: 11 a.m. today, St. Phillip Baptist Church, Monroe.
Dean, Iris Odessa Butler: 10 a.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Goins, Laura: 11 a.m. today, Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe.
Patrick, Pecola: 10 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Rainbolt, David: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Studer, Donald Edward: 3 p.m. July 29, Clark Springs Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Wright, Lori Ann: 11 a.m. today, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe

July 21, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Robert William Fowlkes Sr. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Robert William Fowlkes Sr., 80, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday July 22, 2006 at the St. Paschal Catholic Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Mike Haney officiating. Interment will be in the St. Paschal Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Fowlkes was born in McCrory, AR on November 17, 1925 and died on July 18, 2006 after a lengthy illness. Bob was a resident of West Monroe from 1949 and a member of St. Paschal Catholic Church since 1951, where he served as one of the first parish laymen as lector. Mr. Fowlkes was appointed by the Bishop as 1st Trustee of the church serving as finance chairman. He was a active member of the Knights of Columbus and was also a member of Pope John XXIII 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. He was an Executive Field Representative for Quaker State Oil Company for over thirty-five years and served in the US Navy as a Gunner's Mate. Mr. Fowlkes served as President of the Northeast Louisiana Camellia Club and was a Certified Judge for the American Camellia Society. He also was a member of the West Monroe/ West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce Diplomats. His first love, besides his family and West Monroe Athletics, was Dixie Youth Baseball, where he began his career in 1963 as the announcer and Official Score Keeper for the World Series in West Monroe. He then went on to serve on the Board of Directors, being an influential part of what is now Biendenharn Sports Complex. Mr. Fowlkes was district Director of Northeast Louisiana and served as State Director from 1977-1983. He was instrumental in securing the last Dixie Youth World Series in 1993 and still an honorary member of the Board of Directors. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rosemary Marzula Fowlkes; Sons, Robert W. Fowlkes Jr. and wife Pam and David Q. Fowlkes and wife Dawn; grandchildren, Justin Fowlkes and wife, Natalie, Hunter Fowlkes, Natalie Land and husband Broughton, Lauren Miller and David Miller; great grandson, Garrison Land; sister, Nancy Mack; Brothers, Frank A. Fowlkes, Jr. and wife Liz and John Walter Fowlkes and wife Sue; Host of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Justin Fowlkes, Hunter Fowlkes, David Miller, Michael Massey, Joey Marzula and Scott Finley. Honorary pallbearers will be the 9 AM Coffee Group, members of the Knights of Columbus Council # 3642 and Pope John XXIII 4th Degree Council. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday with a Vigil Wake Service to be held at 6:30 P.M. at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the St. Paschal Catholic Church Building Fund or to the West Monroe/ Monroe Dixie Youth Scholarship Fund.

MABEL HALL FRANCIS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Services for Mrs. Mabel Hall Frances, 87, of North Richland Hills, TX formerly of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, July 22, 2006, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Mabel was born August 11, 1918 in Ruston, LA and died Wednesday, July 19, 2006 in North Richland Hills, TX. She was preceded in death her husband, Frank Francis and son, Ralph Francis. She was a 1939 graduate of Louisiana Tech. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mona Killgore of Ruston, LA; daughter, Mary Ellen Little and husband, Roy of Trophy Club, TX; son, Brian Francis and wife, Debbie of Trophy Club, TX; daughter-in-law, Dorothy Francis of Bellevue, NE; grandchildren, David Little and wife, Hayley of Baton Rouge, LA, Matt Little and wife, Elizabeth of Lake Charles, LA, and Amanda Francis of Blue Springs, MO; and three great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM Friday, July 21, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

MINISTER ANNIE MAE (AUNT JULIE) GARTH Miller Funeral Home Monroe, LA A loving and devoted mother and grandmother departed her life on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at her eldest daughter's home. She was 88 years old, born in Alto, LA, August 14, 1917 and a resident of Monroe, LA. Survivor's include three daughters; Carrie D. Davis (Isaac), Joann Smith (Lamart), all of Monroe, LA; Joyce Sampson (Billy), Zachary, LA., three sons; Jonas M. Garth Jr. (Sharon),Curtis S. Garth and Gerald R. Garth, all of Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by husband, Jonas M. Garth, Sr. and son, Roosevelt Bradford; three brothers and four sisters. Visitation will be Friday, July 21, 2006 from 2:00PM to 6:00PM at Miller Funeral Home and Family hour will be at New Bright Star B. C., 909 Wilson St., Monroe, LA from 7:00PM to 8:00PM. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 22, 2006 at 1:00PM, Liberty Christian Center, 3220 HWY 165 South. Miller Funeral Home in charge.

KATHERINE EARLENE GILREATH Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Services for Mrs. Katherine Earlene Gilreath, 75, of Monroe, LA, will be at 10:00AM Saturday, July 22, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA, with Richard Byrd officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Gilreath passed away Thursday, July 20, 2006. She was a member of Swartz Church of Christ. Mrs. Gilreath was preceded in death by a son, Curtis Hal Gilreath. Mrs. Gilreath is survived by her husband of fifty-seven years, Curtis T. Gilreath; sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Wayne and Betty Gilreath of Mt. Airy, NC, and James and Deborah Gilreath of Monroe, LA; daughters and sons-in-law, LaWanna Kerby of Niceville, FL, Tim and LaVonna Smith of Knoxville, TN, and Carl and Belinda Kuluz of Olive Branch, MS; grandchildren, Cpl. Mary Therese Gilreath, USMC of Kaneoke Bay, HI, Jeremy and Ashley Gilreath of Mt. Airy, NC, Meredith and Donovan Johnson of Monroe, LA, Greg Kerby of Niceville, FL, Melanie Kerby of Savannah, GA, Katherine Smith of Monroe, LA, Jonathan Smith of Knoxville, TN, and Madeline and Regan Kuluz of Olive Branch, MS. Pallbearers will be Bobby McNease, Carl Kuluz, Tim Smith, Jonathan Smith, Jeremy Gilreath, and Greg Kerby. Visitation will be Friday, July 21, 2006 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com

MYRRA FLANIGAN HESSICK Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Services for Mrs. Myrra Flanigan Hessick, 84, of Monroe, LA, will be at 1:00PM Saturday, July 22, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Hessick passed away Thursday, July 20, 2006 at St. Francis Medical Center. She was a retired officer of Central Savings Bank & Trust Company, a member of the Louise McGuire Chapter #4 of Eastern Star, New Directions Life Group, and First Baptist Church of West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mae and Will Flanigan; and husband, Carl Hessick. Mrs. Hessick is survived by her children, Terry Hessick and wife, Kay of Baton Rouge, LA, and Becky Vesper and husband, Kent of Fayetteville, AR; and grandchildren, Jason Hessick, Kaitlin and Morgan Vesper. Pallbearers will be Charles Paige, Frank Serio, Brian Reynolds, Mike Woody, and Kent Vesper. Honorary pallbearers will be Marlin Smith and John Daniel Visitation will be Friday from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

MILDRED O. ZEAGLER Mulhearn Funeral HomeSterlington Road, Monroe, LA Services for Mrs. Mildred O. Zeagler will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, July 22, 2006, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Zeagler died July 19, 2006 at Garden Court Nursing Center in Bossier City, LA. She was born in Caldwell Parish on a small cotton farm, but resided most of her life in Monroe, LA. For over thirty-three years Mrs. Zeagler was a successful Real Estate Broker with Whitlock Realty in Monroe, LA, retiring in 1996 because of illness. She was a gourmet chef who loved cooking for family and friends. Mrs. Zeagler was preceded in death by her husband, Cary T. Zeagler, Sr.; and parents, Ernest and Enola Oliveaux. Survivors include daughter, Sarah White and husband, Joe Rolfe White, Jr. of Haughton, LA; sons, Cary T. Zeagler, Jr. and wife, Barbara of Monroe, LA; and Percy Zeagler of Austin, LA; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, July 21, 2006, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family would like to extend Special Thanks to the staff of Garden Court Nursing Center for their love and care of Mrs. Zeagler, especially Eartha Cook and Marilyn Bailey. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

Willie James Bruce, 58
DELHI — Willie James Bruce, a construction worker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Union Valley Baptist Chruch, Delhi. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in St. John Community Cemetery.

Lou Margaret Coleman, 92
PECK — Lou Margaret Coleman, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at New Zion Baptist Church, Peck. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe, and noon Sunday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Annie Mae Garth, 88
Annie Mae Garth of Monroe, a minister, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Liberty Christian Center. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe, with family hour from 7-8 p.m. at New Bright Star Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Oliver Glass, 50
Oliver Glass of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Luna. Visitation is 1-6 p.m today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Ethelyne Hatten, 93
WINNSBORO — Ethelyne Hatten, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be in Hatten Cemetery

Rodzerkery Jenkins, 17
Rodzerkery "Rod" Demonte' Jenkins of Monroe, a student at Richwood High School, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Richwood High School. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Madge Gibson Lanius, 82
BATON ROUGE — Madge Gibson Lanius, a schoolteacher formerly of Waterproof, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time. Burial will follow at Natchez City Cemetery.

Flora M. Lee, 55
GRAMBLING — Flora M. Lee died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at New Prosperity Baptist Church, Ruston. A wake service is 6-7 p.m. Monday at Our Christian Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in New Prosperity Cemetery, Ruston.

John Miles, 62
TALLULAH — John Miles died July 13. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. A wake service is 6-7 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Hazel S. Prestwood, 91
Hazel S. Prestwood of West Monroe, owner of Prestwood Grocery, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until services. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.

Patsy Ann Richardson, 56
MACON, Ga. — Patsy Ann Richardson, a registered nurse formerly of Delhi, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in St. John Community Cemetery, Delhi.

Glenda T. Sullivan, 63
Glenda Thompson Sullivan, a medical administrative assistant at St. Francis Medical Center, died Thursday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Jimmie Wright, 82
Jimmie Wright of Monroe, a janitor, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged:
Franklin, Booker T.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Peter Rock Baptist Church, Rayville.
Gray, Brady: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, Pioneer.
Heckard, John E.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension.
McCuller, Mary L. Perry: 11 a.m. Saturday, Middle Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Waterproof.
Norris, Robert Tillman: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, Bonita.
Patrick, Pecola: 10 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Payne, Lee Evelyn: 2 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop.
Ramsey, Ollie: 10 a.m. Saturday, Marion Baptist Church, Marion.
Reitzell, Wimpus F.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Ross, Beulah S.: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Sadberry, Derrick D.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Hope United Methodist Church, Monroe.
Studer, Donald Edward: 3 p.m. July 29, Clark Springs Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Weaver, Nathan: 11 a.m. Saturday, Antioch Baptist Church, Lake Providence

July 22, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Hilda Hawkins Bradley
Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana
Funeral services for Hilda Hawkins Bradley, 83, of Newellton, LA will be held at 3:00PM, Sunday, July, 23, 2006 at First Baptist Church, Newellton, LA. Officiating will be Dr. James Hill and Rev. Fulton McGraw. Interment will be at Legion Cemetery in Newellton under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation will be at 2:00PM preceding the service at the church. Mrs. Bradley was born April 12, 1923 in Newellton, LA and passed away July 21, 2006 at The Olive Branch Nurse Care Facility in Tallulah, LA. Mrs. Bradley was preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, Bethel Louis Bradley; and by a granddaughter, Mary Shannon Campbell. Mrs. Bradley retired from Tensas State Bank in Newellton as a Vice President after 40 years of service. She was the first female to become a bank officer in Louisiana. She loved banking and people and formed a personal relationship with her clients of Tensas Parish. Mrs. Bradley was a former member and officer of the National Association Bank Women. Mrs. Bradley was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Newellton for 69 years. She served as the church clerk and as the 2 and 3 year old Sunday school teacher for many years. Survivors include two sons, B. L. "Buz" Bradley and wife Martha of Ruston, Timothy E. Bradley and wife Kelley of Natchez, MS; two daughters, Tomi Campbell and husband Charles of Newellton, Mary Boyer and husband Rico of Monroe; 10 grandchildren, Penny Bradley Harrell and Leslie Bradley of Prairieville, LA; Brad, Blake, Blair, and Bonnie Campbell of Newellton; Wesley and Scott Bradley of Ruston; and Emery and Hawkins Boyer of Monroe; one great grandchild, Claburn Harrell; one brother, Ed Hawkins of Newellton; one sister, Mary Nell McDonald of Newellton. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. The family would like to thank the many people of Tensas Parish, the entire staff of The Olive Branch-Tallulah, and Ms. Annie B. Williams for their friendship and devoted care for Ms. Hilda. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to The Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211-9986 or The Louisiana Methodist Children's Home, P.O.Box 929, Ruston, LA 71273-9976 Online messages for family may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

LUCILLE "LUCY" JOHNSTON BREWER Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Funeral services for Lucille "Lucy" Johnston Brewer, age 77 of Ruston, LA will be held at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro on Sunday, July 23, 2006 at 2:00PM with Rev. Bill Strawbridge officiating. Burial will be at Gayla Traina Cemetery in Jonesboro, LA under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro, LA. Mrs. Brewer was born in Caldwell Parish on August 10, 1928 and entered into rest on July 20, 2006. She was a retired legal secretary and a member of Jonesboro United Methodist Church where she served in the youth department and was a member and past president of the Women's Society of Christian Services. She was the former owner of the Bell Jar Antique Shop in Jonesboro, LA and was still active in the antique business as a hobby. Mrs. Brewer was preceded in death by her parents; Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Johnston of Jonesboro, LA; brother, Clifford Johnston of Saline, LA; sisters, Louise Stevenson of Jonesboro, LA, and Sharon Talton of Minden, LA. Survivors include her husband; Arthur "Art" Leland Brewer of Ruston, LA; one son, Kim A. and wife Debbie of Chapel Hill, NC; one grandson, Kyle Brewer of Houston, TX; one granddaughter, Kacie Brewer of Chapel Hill, NC; a foster son Russell "Rusty" Johnston and wife Debbie of Sulphur, LA; and their children; a son Cody and a daughter Nikki. Also surviving are five brothers: Kenneth Johnston and wife Lois of Natchez, MS, Louis Johnston of Sulphur, LA, Roger Johnston of Jonesboro, LA, Ottis Johnston and wife Wilma of Quitman, LA, and Jerry Johnston and wife Bonnie of Flower Mound, TX; five sisters; Elouise Henderson of Jonesboro, LA, Bobbie Sneed and husband Kenneth of Jonesboro, LA, Evelyn Bell and husband Waylon of Rosevine, TX, Joann Waites and husband Donald of Quitman, LA, and Barbara Otwell and husband Dennis of Quitman, LA. She was also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on July 22, 2006 from 4:00PM until 9:00PM at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro, LA.

FRANK DAVIS Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Frank Davis, age 83 of Columbia, LA will be held at 2:00PM, Saturday, July 22, 2006 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, LA with Rev. Joey Paul and Bro. John Bailey officiating. Interment will follow in the Woodland Cemetery in Jena, LA. Mr. Davis was born in Franklin Parish on August 4, 1922 to the union of Rastus Davis and Annie Walker Davis Travis and died Thursday, July 20, 2006 at his residence. He was a retired salesman and merchant. He was also a veteran of World War II having served in the Army. Survivors include his wife: Margie Collins Davis of Columbia, LA; his children: Patricia Bailey and her husband, John, Deloris Smith and her husband, Cecil, Norman Walker and his wife, Jerry all of Jena, LA, Christine Pardon and her husband, Charlie of Bossier City, LA, and Wendy Walker Richmond of Columbia, LA; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Charles Beach, Mark Beach, Dale Kirkland, Gregg Kirkland, DeWayne Bailey and Darin Bailey. Honorary pallbearers are Brandon Richmond, Lucas Lockridge, Tyler Beach, Joshua Beach, Lane Kirkland, Nathan Kirkland, Jed Snoddy, Jacob Coldiron, Torey Rey, John Steele Bailey, Mason Roy and Millard Girod. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Dalton Walker and his daughter, Margie Gail Aycock.

DERRICK SADBERRY Miller Funeral Home Monroe, LA Derrick Damone Sadberry was born May 15, 1965 in Monroe, LA to Belinda Sadberry of Monroe, LA and Curley Harris of Chicago, IL. He was a graduate of Neville High School class of 1985. He was a Captain of the Ouachita Parish Fire Department, where he was employed 18 years and he served on their Executive Board. He was also an Ambulance Driver for LSU Medical Center (E.A. Conway) of Monroe, LA. Derrick was a faithful member of Hope United Methodist Church since June 2004, where he served as Chairman of Trustees. He was loved by everyone who came in contact with him. He showed love, compassion and concern for all. He leaves to cherish: his devoted wife of five years, Doris Sadberry; two beautiful daughters, Pereishia Pershay Key and Shamir Shantell Sadberry; his mother, Belinda Sadberry: his father, Curley Harris; two sisters, Tangie Watson and Michelle Harris; four brothers, Victor Sadberry, Cedrick Sadberry, Gerald Harris and Jeremy Harris; A loving God-Son, Myles J. Riley; two beautiful God-Daughters, Chasity Reitzell and Brianna Reitzell, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

MS.GLENDA THOMPSON SULLIVAN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA Service for Ms. Glenda Thompson Sullivan, 63, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, July 23, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Rev. Bennie Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Ms. Sullivan passed away on July 20, 2006, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was employed at St. Francis Medial Center for over 16 years, where her title was an administrative assistant in the NICU, but everyone there considered her their second mother. Ms. Sullivan enjoyed taking care of the babies and the nurses in the hospital and was a wonderful friend to everyone she met. She was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church in Monroe. Survivors include her daughter, Robin Sullivan Murphy and husband Desmond of Missouri City, TX; son, Rusty Sullivan of Amarillo, TX; mother, Claudine Smith of Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Sean, Connor, and Brendan Murphy all of Missouri City, TX; and Miranda Saunders of Winnsboro, TX; brother, Steve Thompson and wife Patricia; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Desmond Murphy, Charles Sampognaro, David Woods, Royce Toney, Joe Sievers, and Walter "Ro" Morris. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Marc Desoler and Dr. Antti Maran. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. The family would like to express a special thanks to the nurses and staff at St. Francis Medical Center members of the ICU for their love and care of Ms. Sullivan.

MILDRED O. ZEAGLER Monroe, LA Services for Mrs. Mildred O. Zeagler will be held at 1:00PM Saturday, July 22, 2006, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Zeagler died July 19, 2006 at Garden Court Nursing Center in Bossier City, LA. She was born in Caldwell Parish on a small cotton farm, but resided most of her life in Monroe, LA. For over thirty-three years Mrs. Zeagler was a successful Real Estate Broker with Whitlock Realty in Monroe, LA, retiring in 1996 because of illness. She was a gourmet chef who loved cooking for family and friends. Mrs. Zeagler was preceded in death by her husband, Cary T. Zeagler, Sr.; and parents, Ernest and Enola Oliveaux. Survivors include daughter, Sarah White and husband, Joe Rolfe White, Jr. of Haughton, LA; sons, Cary T. Zeagler, Jr. and wife, Barbara of Monroe, LA; and Percy Zeagler of Austin, TX; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Also surviving her are her sisters, Avis Sears of Branson, MO, and Dorothy Soulier and husband Louis of San Antonio, TX. Visitation will be Friday, July 21, 2006, from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. The family would like to extend Special Thanks to the staff of Garden Court Nursing Center for their love and care of Mrs. Zeagler, especially Eartha Cook and Marilyn Bailey. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Business Woman's Association Education Fund, 1(800)228-0007. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

Lynette W. Baker, 47
FERRIDAY — Lynette Whittington Baker, a retired school bus driver, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First United Pentecostal Church of Ferriday. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home Ferriday.

Lucille J. Brewer, 77
RUSTON — Lucille "Lucy" Johnston Brewer died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Lola Riley Faulk, 96
WINNSBORO — Lola Riley Faulk, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Ogden Cemetery.

Robert W. Fowlkes Sr., 80
Robert W. Fowlkes Sr. of West Monroe, a retired field representative with Quaker State Oil Co., died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at St. Paschal Catholic Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mabel H. Francis, 87
NORTH RICHLAND HILL, Texas — Mabel H. Francis, a homemaker formerly of Monroe, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Katherine E. Gilreath, 75
Katherine Earlene Gilreath of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

James C. Griffin, 88
VICTORIA, Miss. — James C. Griffin, a retired saw filer formerly of Mer Rouge, died Friday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Memorial Cemetery.

Myrra F. Hessick, 84
Myrra Flanigan Hessick of Monroe, a retired Central Savings Bank & Trust officer, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Laniel J. LaMartinere, 80
Laniel J. LaMartinere of Monroe, a civil engineer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Margaret Brown May, 87
CLARKS — Margaret Brown May, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Jonathan Millikin Sr., 76
DALLAS — Jonathan Millikin, a General Motors retiree formerly of Monroe, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Maxine J. Ochs, 80
Maxine J. Ochs of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mildred O. Zeagler, 80
HAUGHTON — Mildred O. Zeagler, formerly of Monroe and a retired Whitlock Realty Real Estate broker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Coleman, Lou Margaret: 2 p.m. Sunday, New Zion Baptist Church, Peck.
Franklin, Booker T.: 11 a.m. today, St. Peter Rock Baptist Church, Rayville.
Gray, Brady: 11 a.m. today, New Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, Pioneer.
Heckard, John E.: 1 p.m. today, Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension.
Jenkins, Rodzerkery: 2 p.m. today, Richwood High School, Monroe.
McCuller, Mary L. Perry: 11 a.m. today, Middle Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Waterproof.
Norris, Robert Tillman: 1 p.m. today, St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, Bonita.
Patrick, Pecola: 10 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Payne, Lee Evelyn: 2 p.m. today, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop.
Ramsey, Ollie: 10 a.m. today, Marion Baptist Church, Marion.
Reitzell, Wimpus F.: 11 a.m. today, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Richardson, Patsy Ann: 11 a.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Delhi.
Ross, Beulah S.: 1 p.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Sadberry, Derrick D.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Hope United Methodist Church, Monroe.
Studer, Donald Edward: 3 p.m. July 29, Clark Springs Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Weaver, Nathan: 11 a.m. today, Antioch Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Wright, Jimmie: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe

July 23, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

LANIEL J. LAMARTINIERE Mulhearn Funeral Home com. Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Laniel J. LaMartiniere, 80, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, July 24, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Kenny Eubanks officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. LaMartiniere was born November 16, 1925 in Echo, LA and passed away Friday, July 21, 2006 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He is a member of the Prairie Road Worship Center, a United States Army Air Corps veteran of WWII, and a retired civil engineer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, studying, and teaching the Bible. Mr. LaMartiniere was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Julienne LaMartiniere; Della Decote, Alton LaMartiniere, Richard LaMartiniere, Lillian Charrier, Sadie LaMartiniere Junea, and a stillborn child. Mr. LaMartiniere is survived by his wife, Diane Howard LaMartiniere; sons, Bradley LaMartiniere of Monroe, Gary LaMartiniere of Monroe, Scottie LaMartiniere of Leesville, LA, David LaMartiniere of Echo, LA, Floyd LaMartiniere of Baton Rouge, LA, and Laniel LaMartiniere, Jr. of St. Augustine, FL; seventeen grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, and many friends and family. Visitation will be Sunday, July 23, 2006, from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the St. Francis Hospital Staff, all the Hospice Staff, and Jamie Pevee for their assistance in the care of Mr. LaMartiniere. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.

MAXINE J. OCHS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Maxine J. Ochs, 80, of West Monroe will be held at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday July 25, 2006 at McGuire United Methodist Church in West Monroe with Rev. Michi Head officiating. Burial will be in St. Paschal Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe Mrs. Ochs died July 20, 2006 at Schumpert Medical in Shreveport, LA. She was a member of the McGuire United Methodist Church. Survivors: husband, William Paul Ochs, Sr.; children, Susanne Landry, Janet Norris, Marcia Smith, Gregory Ochs, Sr. and wife Sharron, Melanie Perkins and husband Mike, Paul Ochs, Jr. and wife Bonnie, Laurie Ochs; grandchildren, Meghan Pettis and husband Daniel, Beth Landry, Jill Landry, Jim Norris, Joy Norris, Lanna Smith, Gregory Ochs, Jr., Gretchen Perkins, Victoria Perkins, Paul Ochs, III and Hannah Ochs; sister, Gloria Howell. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Monday July 24, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the McGuire United Methodist Church Building Fund or the St. Jude Children's Hospital. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com.

Hilda Hawkins Bradley, 83
NEWELLTON — Hilda Hawkins Bradley, a retired vice president with Tensas State Bank, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. today at First Baptist Church of Newellton. Visitation is 2 p.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Clinton L. Cooper, 62
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Clinton L. Cooper, a truck driver, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at North Star Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home. Burial will be at Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

DeWitt C. Corley Jr., 70
CONROE, Texas — DeWitt Clinton Corley Jr., a retired farmer and foreman formerly of Oak Grove, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Bobby Joe Goodwin Jr., 18
VIDALIA — Bobby Joe "B.J." Goodwin Jr. died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia.

Saundrea Ruth Howell, 63
OAK GROVE — Saundrea Ruth Howell, a teacher and farmer, died July 12. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Lantina Long, 53
TALLULAH — Lantina Long died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Jessie Proctor, 65
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Jessie Proctor, a school bus driver, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday in St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today at Brannum Funeral Home. Burial will be at Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Glenda Sullivan, 63
Glenda Thompson Sullivan of Monroe, a medical administrative assistant at St. Francis Medical Center, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Dorothy R. 'Dot' White, 84
BASTROP — Dorothy R. "Dot" White, a retired state employee, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today. Burial will be at Pine Grove South Cemetery, Bastrop.

Previously acknowledged:
Burch, Florence: 11 a.m. today, Sardis Cemetery, West Monroe.
Dean, Iris Odessa Butler: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Miller, Jessie D.: 4 p.m. today, New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.
Quaid, Nila M.: 1 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Sadberry, Derrick D.: 2 p.m. today, Hope United Methodist Church, Monroe.
Studer, Donald Edward: 3 p.m. July 29, Clark Springs Baptist Church, West Monroe

July 24, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

EDWARD THOMAS Irving, TX Edward Thomas age 85, was welcomed into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Friday, on July 21, 2006 in Dallas, Texas. He was born in Monroe, Louisiana where he lived until 1996 when he moved to Irving, Texas. While living in Monroe, he was founder and owner of Shady Oaks Nursing Home for fifteen years. Ed is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Nell B. Thomas, his daughter, Betty Garrett both of Irving, Texas and his sister, Helen Horstman of Houston, Texas. He loved helping people; therefore, Mr. Thomas' wishes were to leave his body to UT Southwest Medical Center for research purposes. He was passionate about hunting & fishing and was a great outdoorsman. A memorial service will be held at Royal Lane Baptist Church, 6707 Royal Lane, Dallas, Texas, 75230, at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, July 25, 2006. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Royal Lane Baptist Church or to the Gene Garrett Memorial Cancer Fund, in memory of Edward Thomas, P.O. Box 153448, Irving, TX 75015-3448.

LAURA VARNER Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Laura Varner, 71, of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at the First Assembly of God Church in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Ken Richmond and Rev. Ray Toney. Interment will follow in Enterprise Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Mrs. Varner was born on January 5, 1935, went to meet with her Lord and Saviour on July 22, 2006. She leaves behind to treasure her memories: husband, Dale Varner; sons, Bo Varner and wife Lori; Harold Varner and wife Sandy; daughters, Ida Sharp; Jan Toney and husband Ray; Shelli Ham and husband Allan; sister, Pauline McRae; twelve grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are grandsons: Randall Stamey, Peter Stamey, Adam Stamey, Justin Stamey, Shane McCarty, Chris Stanley, David Long, Raymond Toney and Brian Varner. Visitation will be held Monday, July 24, 2006, 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Messages may be sent to the family at www. kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

Florence Archibald, 67
WINNSBORO — Florence Archibald, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Harry Glen Crossley, 80
BASTROP — Harry Glen Crossley, a retired farmer, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Wilmot Cemetery, Wilmot, Ark. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

James C. 'Foots' Griffin, 88
VICTORIA, Miss. — James C. "Foots" Griffin, a retired saw filer, formerly of Mer Rouge, died Friday. Services are 10:30 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Laniel J. LaMartiniere, 80
Laniel J. LaMartiniere, a civil engineer of Monroe, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Maxine J. Ochs, 80
Maxine J. Ochs, a homemaker, of West Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at McGuire United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be at St. Paschal Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Nettie Holloway Price, 92
"Nanny" Nettie Holloway Price, a retired department manager at Montgomery Ward, of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Walter White, 62
LOS ANGELES — Walter White, formerly of Tallulah, died Friday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Previously acknowledged
Cooper, Clinton L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, North Star Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Howell, Saundrea Ruth: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Proctor, Jessie: 11 a.m. today, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Lake Providence.
Studer, Donald Edward: 3 p.m. Saturday, Clark Springs Baptist Church, West Monroe.
White, Dorothy R. "Dot": 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

July 25, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

DENESE CLARK Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Funeral services for Denese Clark, 44, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, July 26, 2006 in the chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi, LA. Dr. Marcus Murphy will officiate. Interment will be in the Herringville Church Cemetery in Monticello under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi, LA. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home. Mrs. Clark died Sunday at St. Francis Specialty Hospital. She was a Customer Service Representative for The News-Star. She is preceded in death by her mother, Anna Lee McCalmon. She is survived by her husband, Michael Clark of West Monroe, LA; two sons, Michael Lance Clark and Jonathon Cole Clark both of Monroe, LA; her father, Gene McCalmon of Epps, LA; one sister, Brenda Hislop of Joplin, MO; four brothers, Eddis E. McCalmon Jr., Gary McCalmon and Bill McCalmon all of West Monroe, LA and Randy McCalmon of Epps, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Lyn Cleveland, Kirk Cleveland, Keith Cleveland, Alan Sanchez, Matt Holman and Steven McCalmon. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our webpage at www.coxfuneral.com

HARRY GLEN CROSSLEY Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Mr. Harry Glen Crossley,80, died Sunday, July 23, 2006, at his home in Bastrop, LA, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be 10:00AM Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop, LA, with Rev. Charles Hood and Rev. Steve Coleman officiating. Interment will follow at the Wilmot Cemetery in Wilmot, AR. Mr. Crossley was a retired Morehouse Parish cotton farmer and a veteran of World War II where he served on the U.S.S. Yorktown CV-10 in the Pacific theater. He was a Member of the VFW and the U.S.S. Yorktown CV-10 Association, Inc. and enjoyed attending reunions with former shipmates and revisiting the Yorktown. Prior to his illness, he was a hunter and a lifetime member of the NRA. In 2005, Mr. Crossley celebrated 50 years membership in the Masonic Lodge and Order of the Eastern Star. He was a member of the St. Andrews Lodge #256 F. & A.M. and Mer Rouge #148 Order of the Eastern Star. He was an active member of Barak Shrine Temple and held degrees in both the Scottish Rite and The Knights Templar. Mr. Crossley was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Bastrop for many years prior to his illness. Survivors include his wife, June Crossley; three daughters, Martha Roy of Monroe, LA, Beth McIntyre and husband, Lynn, of Collinston, LA, and Mary Stephens and husband, Gary, of Scurry, TX; two step-sons, Thomas Taylor and wife, Mignon, and David Taylor, all of Monroe, LA; one sister, Edieth Doles and husband, Thomas, of Monroe, LA; seven grandchildren, James Perryman, Jo Ellen Roy, Christine McIntyre, Patrick Stephens, Annabel Hutchinson and husband, Brad, Thomas Taylor, Jr., and John Taylor; and one great grandchild, Emily Boudreaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Gennie Bell Crossley, daughter, Margaret, and sister, Mary Foster. Pallbearers will be James Perryman, Patrick Stephens, Thomas Taylor, Jr., John Taylor, Jeff Foster and James Herbert Crossley. Judge Merwin Brandon will serve as Honorary Pallbearer. Visitation will be Monday, July 24, 2006 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Golden Funeral Home.

Mrs. Nettie V. Holloway Price Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Nettie V. "Nannie" Holloway Price will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 25, 2006 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. John Dallalio. Interment will follow at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Price passed away at her residence in West Monroe on July 23, 2006 after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband: Albert "Tip" Price. "Nannie", as she was affectionately called, is survived by her son: Larry E. Evans of West Monroe; daughter: Linda Jane Evans Rawls of Calhoun, LA; stepson: Amos Eugene Price of Palatka, FL and stepdaughter: Nora Sue Price Boyd of Monroe, LA; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. She was a retired employee of Montgomery Ward and a longtime member of Maranatha Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be Ryan Tyler, Travis Sayers, Jeff Holloway, Willie Pittman, Doyle Harris, Gary Nugent, Hugh Henry and C.C. Maxey. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joel Evans, Lance K. Evans and Larry E. Evans, II. Visitation will be 1:00 P.M. until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Maranatha Baptist Church Building Fund care of Rev. John Dallalio at 2305 Nye Street, West Monroe, LA 71291. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com.

JOEL SHARP Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Mr. Joel Bradley Sharp, 53, of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at Paron Baptist Church, Sterlington, LA, with Bros. David Martin & Kurt Auger officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville, LA. Mr. Sharp, an employee of PCS Nitrogen, died July 24, 2006. He was a bright and handsome man, father to three beautiful daughters, a devoted grandfather, a skilled craftsman and an adventuresome collector of fine arts. His gentle spirit is one we do not often see in this world. His family and friends were indeed blessed to have had him. He is preceded in death by his father, John W. Sharp; brother, Philip Sharp; maternal grandparents, Beasley & Thelma Ramsey; and paternal grandparents, Willie & Zola Sharp. Survivors include: his three daughters, Stephanie Spain & husband, Stephen of Farmerville, LA, Crystal Matte & husband, Brad of Spencer, LA, and Amanda Halley & husband, Jacob of Farmerville, LA; two grandchildren, Stanton Matte & Piper Ann Matte; his mother: Ernestine Sharp of Farmerville, LA; two brothers, John Beasley Sharp & wife, Barbara of Sterlington, LA, and Steven Sharp & wife, Lori of Farmerville, LA; one sister, Belinda Matthews & husband, Michael of Farmerville, LA. Pallbearers will be Fred Elliott, Vernon Sharp, Ricky Hayes, Bill Patterson, J. N. Williams, Johnny Williams, Ceismond Nyegaard, and March Davidson, Jr. Honorary pallbearer will be Tom Vining. Visitation will be 6:00PM until 9:00PM Tuesday at Farrar Funeral Home. He has left us with endless memories and a void in our hearts that can never be replaced. He will be forever loved and missed. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.farrarfh.com In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations be made to the Liberty Hill Cemetery Fund, c/o Zane Hicks, 115 Zane Hicks Rd., Farmerville, LA, 71241.

James 'Jim' Bolin Allen, 72
BATESVILLE, Ark. — James "Jim" Bolin Allen, a retired Affiliated Foods employee, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Hall Cemetery in Rayville under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Martha A. Beckwith, 81
GILBERT — Martha Allean Beckwith died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Mose Bradley, 53
RUSTON — Mose Bradley, a bricklayer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Family Funeral Home, Farmerville.

James Burshell, 71
BASTROP — James Burshell, a farmer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home,

Lillie S. Calhoun, 96
FERRIDAY — Lillie S. Calhoun, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Natchez City Cemetery.

Denese Clark, 44
Denese Clark of West Monroe, a customer service representative with The News-Star, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Herringville Church Cemetery, Monticello.

Lillie E. Dunbar, 93
JONESVILLE — Lillie E. Dunbar, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Francis Goldman, 72
SICILY ISLAND — Francis Goldman, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Bobby Joe Goodwin, 18
VIDALIA — Bobby Joe "B.J." Goodwin died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at New Hope Pentecostal Church, Vidalia. Visitation is 4 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Alyce Marie Harper, infant
Alyce Marie Harper, the infant daughter of Karla and Chris Harper of West Monroe, died Saturday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Nobie Ruth King, 70
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Nobie Ruth King formerly of Delhi, a homemaker, died June 8. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at True Vine Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Roam Martin, 79
BASTROP — Roam Martin, a retired Georgia Pacific employee, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Micheal O. McGowen, 56
RAYVILLE — Micheal Oliver McGowen, an electrician, died Thursday. Private family graveside services are 10 a.m. today at New Salem Cemetery, Girard, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Earnest M. Parker, 84
FLORALA, Ala. — Earnest Mitchell "Mitch" Parker, formerly of Bastrop, a retired woodland forester for International Paper Company of Florala, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

'Nannie' H. Price, 92
"Nannie" Nettie Holloway Price of West Monroe, a retired department manager at Montgomery Ward, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time. Burial will be at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

Maglene L. Swaggart, 95
Maglene Lenard Swaggart of Monroe, a retired Licensed Practical Nurse, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Laura Varner, 71
FARMERVILLE — Laura Varner, a housewife, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today, at First Assembly of God Church, Farmerville. Burial will be at Enterprise Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Walter White, 62
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Walter White, formerly of Tallulah, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Previously acknowledged
Archibald, Florence: 11 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Cooper, Clinton L: 11 a.m. Saturday, North Star Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Crossley, Harry Glen: 10 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Howell, Saundrea Ruth: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Ochs, Maxine J.: 10:30 a.m. today, McGuire United Methodist Church, West Monroe.
Studer, Donald Edward: 3 p.m. Saturday, Clark Springs Baptist Church, West Monroe.

July 26, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

SHIRLEY TOUSINAU LOWERY Rose-Neath Funeral Home Bossier City, LA Shirley Lowery, 70, of Haughton, LA, died Monday, July 24, 2006 in Bossier City, LA. Funeral services will be held at Faith Chapel at First Baptist Bossier on Thursday, July 27, 2006 at 10:00AM. Officiating will be Rev. Melton Prothro. Interment will follow at Hill Crest Memorial Cemetery in Haughton, LA. Mrs. Lowery was a member of First Baptist Church of Haughton. She was a retired Payroll Coordinator for Bossier Medical Center. She also served as a supervisor for the Pink Ladies and Candy Stripers while at Bossier Medical Center. Our precious Mom and Mimi will be greatly missed by her family and friends who loved her very much. Mom fought a brave and courageous battle against cancer and has now gone to be with our Lord; wrapped in his loving arms. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Lowery and her parents, James and Opal Tousinau. Survivors include: sons, Doug Lowery and wife, Sandy of South Bossier, LA, Steven Lowery and wife, Shelley of Haughton, LA; daughters, Donna K. Matuse and husband, Jimmy of Waycross, GA, Stacy Cox and husband, Justin of Bossier City, LA; grandchildren, Cody Lowery, Paige and Lake Lowery, Connor, Emma-Cate and Nickolas Cox; sisters, Peggy Berry, Cherry Genusa; brothers, Billy Tousinau, Danny Tousinau; and numerous nieces and nephews Pallbearers will be Steve Lewis, Matt Reardon, Randy McKinney, Chad Smith, Eric Phillips and Brandon Collins Visitation will be Wednesday, July 26, 2006 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City, LA. Our family would like to express our deepest thanks to Dr. Shah, Dr. Mainous, and Dr. Moore; the WK Cancer Treatment Center and the staff at WK Bossier ICU.

MAGLENE LENARD SWAGGART Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Funeral services for Mrs. Maglene Lenard Swaggart, 95, of Monroe will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 26, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Herman Lenard officiating. Interment will follow in Luna Cemetery. Mrs. Swaggart, a retired licensed practical nurse, was born July 5, 1911 in West Monroe, LA and passed away Monday, July 24, 2006, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Maurice Smith; and two sons, Joseph C. Smith and Bobby Lee Smith. Mrs. Swaggart is survived by her husband, Harry Swaggart; son Billy Gene Smith and wife, Barbara; six grandchildren, many great grandchildren, and beloved nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ed Lenard, Ray Lenard, Kenneth Swaggart, Brandon Swaggart, Joey Swaggart, and Gary Lenard. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

Ted Aulds, 63
FARMERVILLE — Ted Aulds, self-employed, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Florence Davey, 78
MARION — Florence Davey, a retired secretary, died Monday. Memorial services were held Tuesday under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Claude L. Eppinette, 66
START — Claude L. Eppinette, a retired glass glazer, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at New Salem Cemetery near Girard. Visitation 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Margaret Jones, 83
FERRIDAY — Margaret Jones died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Natchez City Cemetery.

Mable Heslep Lintott, 92
JONESBORO — Mable Heslep Lintott died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is Thursday 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Jonesboro Cemetery.

Irma R. Malbrough, 89
WATERPROOF — Irma R. Malbrough died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Natchez City Cemetery.

Oshunyomi Mugwana, 69
CHICAGO — Oshunyomi Mugwana, a broadcast engineer formerly of Winnsboro, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Joel Bradley Sharp, 53
FARMERVILLE — Joel Bradley Sharp, an employee of PCS Nitrogen, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Paron Baptist Church, Sterlington. Burial will be in Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Maglene L. Swaggart, 95
Maglene Lenard Swaggart of Monroe, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road. Burial will be in Luna Methodist Church Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Calhoun, Lillie S: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Clark, Denese: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Cooper, Clinton L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, North Star Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Goodwin, Joe Bobby "B.J.": 10 a.m. today, New Hope Pentecostal Church, Vidalia.
Harper, Alyce Marie: 3 p.m. today, graveside Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Studer, Donald Edward: 3 p.m. Saturday, Clark Springs Baptist Church, West Monroe

July 27, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Mrs. Bessie Bareswill Brister Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA A celebration of the life of Bessie Bareswill Brister will be held in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe on Thursday, July 27, 2006, at 2:00 PM with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Bessie, who was born May 11, 1924 and passed away peacefully on July 26, 2006, was a lifelong resident of West Monroe and a member, since childhood, of First Baptist Church of West Monroe. She remained an active member of the Hines-Williams Sunday School Class until her recent illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel Vincent and Minnie Chapman Bareswill; and husband, Louis Brister. Her immediate family includes sisters, Norma Brown Moses and Francis Myer; brother, Wayne and wife Gayle Bareswill; nieces and nephews, Patti and husband Joe McGahan, Deborah and husband Ricky Pace, Vince Bareswill, Mardell Toombs, and Bill and Terry Myer; numerous great nieces and nephews; step-son, Chris and wife Brenda Brister; and step great grandson, Clint Brister. Her cousins Pete and Gloria Garland Kleinpeter of Marion brought her much joy and their support near the end of her life was constant. Pallbearers will be Vince Bareswill, Joe Sutton, Pete Kleinpeter, Gary Chapman, Joe McGahan, and Ricky Pace. Honorary pallbearers include Todd Eubanks, Mike Stansell and fellow firemen of the West Monroe Fire Station #1 who were her lifelong friends and neighbors. Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00 AM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. The family would like to express thanks and gratitude to the physicians and staff at Louisiana Extended Care Hospital who cared for and comforted both Bessie and her family as she prepared for her final journey Home. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com.

FLORENCE MARIE BRIDGES DAVEY "The most beautiful woman..." Florence Davey died on Monday, July 24, 2006, at age 77. A resident of Union Parish, she was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, and sister, who took lifelong pride in creating an attractive and comfortable home always open to family and friends. Florence was a 1945 graduate of Neville High School. As a girl she lived throughout the South, from AZ to MS. For many years she worked as an executive secretary for Westinghouse Defense near Baltimore, MD. She loved to decorate, cook, garden, dance, entertain, and most of all, to laugh. The vivacious Florence captivated many hearts, foremost among them the heart of her husband of 55 years, the late engineer and defense industry manager Rex Davey. Florence and Rex were a solid team, raising a family while following the shipbuilding and avionics engineering industries across the Gulf and East coasts. They retired to Union Parish in 1981 to be near family. They were the "life" of many parties and gatherings everywhere they lived. Survivors include her daughter, Janet Marie Davey of Linville, Sons Rex Bridges Davey and wife Miriam of Baton Rouge, Gerald Paul Davey and wife Kay of Luling, brothers Andrew Jackson Bridges, Jr., of Linville and Gerald Ford Bridges and wife Marian of Spencer, brothers-in-law Paul Davey and wife Barbara of Fredonia, N.Y., and Jack Davey and wife Gloria of New Orleans, grandchildren Crissy Davey and husband Sherm Elliot of West Monroe, Alex Davey and wife Tonia of Swartz, Lauren Davey Rogers and husband Kade of Luling, Jeremy Davey and Lindsey Davey of Luling, Rex Lane Davey of Panama City Beach, FL, Helen Davey of Baton Rouge, four great-grandchildren, and two on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Jackson Bridges, Sr., and Molly Ford Bridges. A memorial celebrating Florence's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a favorite charity.

CLAUDE L. EPPINETTE Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Services for Mr. Claude L. Eppinette, 66, of Start, LA will be Graveside at 2:00PM Thursday, July 27, 2006 in New Salem Cemetery near Girard, LA, with Rev. Jeff Smart officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Mr. Eppinette a retired Glass Glaser passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at his residence in Start, LA, with his family nearby. He was an avid deer and coon hunter and loved his wife, sons and especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Joyce L. Eppinette; sons Michael Eppinette and Darren Eppinette and his wife Krystal all of Start, LA; grandchildren; Michaela and Kristen Eppinette, Storm, Kayley and Dylan Ridgeway of Start, LA; two brothers, Benjamin Eppinette and Charles Edward Eppinette of Start, LA; and one sister Clara Jackson also of Start, LA; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Kennedy, Cliff Duffey, David Moore, Todd Ridgeway, Pete Melancon, James Horace Henry, Dennis Malone, and Matt Kennedy.

CAROLYN GENTRY Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Carolyn Gentry of Bastrop will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2006 at the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop with the Rev. Barry Brister and Rev. Britt Dupree officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Mrs. Carolyn Gentry was born December 19, 1943 to the late Drew Atmus Takewell and Helen Newsom Takewell. She passed away Tuesday July 25, 2006. Mrs. Gentry was a member of Central Missionary Baptist Church and the owner and operator of Pretty Woman Boutique and Jack and Jill Children's Shop in Bastrop. Carolyn is survived by her husband Sammy Gentry, two sons Tab Gentry and Todd Gentry both of Bastrop, three grandchildren, T.J. Gentry, Whitney Gentry, Taylor Gentry, and a sister, Janet Thomas of West Monroe. Serving as pallbearers are Mark Thomas, Mitch Thomas, Tommy Thompson, Jerry Gentry, Ted Parker, and Ray Witherington. Honorary pallbearers are Mark Bolding and John Buatt.

Jordan Walker Gooding "PUDIN"
July 27, 1989 to June 28, 2006
FOREVER 17
On what would have been your 17th birthday, we wish once more to see your beautiful smile and your handsome face. We long for you to make us laugh and to hear your voice say "I LOVE YOU" one more time.
You were a delight in our lives and we are desperately incomplete without you, lost and unconsolable. We loved you intensely, unconditionally and imaginatively.
It is said that when GOD takes us to the edge of darkness...... of this we can be sure...
He will either give us something solid to stand on... or we will be taught to fly.
With Love Forever,
Mom, Dad, Sherri, Desirae and Kaelynn

Ted R. Aulds, 63
FARMERVILLE — Ted R. Aulds, an appliance salesman, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Mose Brantley, 53
RUSTON — Mose Brantley, a bricklayer, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 2-4 p.m at Tennant Family Funeral Home, Farmerville, and 7-8 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at Mount Harmony Cemetery, Ruston.

Bessie B. Brister, 82
Bessie Bareswill Brister of West Monroe, a retired BellSouth marketing specialist, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. until service time. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery.

McNeal Brooks, 56
NEWELTON — McNeal Brooks died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

James Bershell, 71
BASTROP — James Bershell, a farmer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Gloria Douglas, 79
TALLULAH — Gloria Douglas, a retired Madison Parish teacher, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Francis Goldman, 72
WISNER — Francis Goldman, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Family Funeral Home. Burial will be at Hopewell Cemetery, Siciliy Island.

Elwood S. Jones, 86
CLAYTON — Elwood S. Jones, a retiree from Herring Trucking Line, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss.

Jack D. Lee, 56
URANIA — Jack D. Lee, a heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Roan Martin, 79
BASTROP — Roan Martin, a retired Georgia Pacific employee, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Galilee Baptist Church, Collinston. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop.

Doris V.D. Morris, 94
FERRIDAY — Doris Virginia Drane Morris, former co-owner of Doris' Dress Shop in Ferriday, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Natchez City Cemetery.

Faith Page, 70
DUBACH — Faith Page, a retired teacher, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Red Bud Baptist Church in Okolona, Miss. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at New Hope Baptist Church, Ruston. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Willie G. Page, 84
FARMERVILLE — Willie G. Page, a laborer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Family Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Earnest M. Parker, 84
LAUREL HILL, Fla. — Earnest Mitchell "Mitch" Parker, a retired forester with International Paper Co. and formerly of Bastrop, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Christ Episcopal Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 9 a.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Frederick L. Roe, 33
Frederick L. Roe of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Phillip Eric Scott, 43
OLLA — Phillip Eric Scott, a tool pusher for Nabors Drilling, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Beech Creek Cemetery, Olla.

Eula A. Summerhill, 88
Eula A. Summerhill of Calhoun, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Frances N. Young, 72
Frances N. Young of Monroe, a musician, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home and 8 a.m. until service time Friday. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery, Rayville.

Previously acknowledged
Cooper, Clinton L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, North Star Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Eppinette, Claude L.: 2 p.m. today, New Salem Cemetery near Girard.
Jones, Margaret: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Lintott, Mable Heslep: 11 a.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Malbrough, Irma R.: 1 p.m. Friday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Studer, Donald Edward: 3 p.m. Saturday, Clark Springs Baptist Church, West Monroe.

July 28, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

STEPHEN PAUL BLANCHARD, JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Stephen Paul Blanchard, Jr., 17, will be 10:00AM, Friday, July 28, 2006 at Jesus the Good Shepherd Church. Officiating will be Father Timothy Hurd. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park Mausoleum on Highway 80 under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Stephen Paul Blanchard, Jr. was born on September 15, 1988 and passed away in Monroe, LA, on Wednesday, July 26, 2006. He leaves behind his parents, Steve and Tracey Blanchard; brothers, Matthew and Joseph Blanchard; his maternal grandmother, Faye Allison of Bienville, LA; his paternal grandparents, Richard and Pat Blanchard of Monroe, LA; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He leaves behind his second mother, Justina Elliott who has devoted the last 17 years of her life to loving and caring for him and his very good friend, Aaliyah Harris. Pallbearers will be Scott Blackford, Chico Rosales, Richard Blanchard, Jr., and John Patrick. Honorary pallbearers will be John Elliott, De'erek Elliott and Joe Patrick. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Dr. J.P. Rosales and his office staff for all the special and loving care Stephen received over the years. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to First Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1901 Rogers Street, Monroe, LA 71201 or Families Helping Families of Northeast LA, 5200 Northeast Rd., Monroe, LA 71203.

Mrs. Claudine Hobbs Hogge Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Claudine Hobbs Hogge, 86, of West Monroe, LA will be Saturday, July 29, 2006 at 10:00 AM . Interment will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Hogge was born May 23, 1920 in West Monroe, LA and passed away July 26, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Hogge was preceded in death by parents, Homer and Nora Caples Hobbs, a sister, Opal Winslow and 2 brothers, James V. Hobbs and Cecil Hobbs. Survivors are a daughter, Carol Crawford, granddaughter, Tammy Welch, great grandson, Christon Slavent and special friends, Leonard Berry and George Slavent; those that knew her as a mother, David Wayne Jones, Richard Earl Jones, James Evans Jones, Diane Crain and their families; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to send a heartfelt thanks to Dr. Dean Stockstill and his staff , Southern Care Hospice for their care, and Cornerstone Hospital for their kindness shown during Mrs. Hogge's illness. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Online messages may be sent to the family @ www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com.

GEORGE EARL HOLLOWAY Carter Funeral Home Houston, TX Mr. George Earl Holloway, 72, of Houston passed away on July 25, 2006 after a long battle with multiple myeloma. George was born December 1, 1933 in Laran, Louisiana. He was a partner in Hollico, Inc., General Contractors for many years with his brothers, involved in pipeline construction, telephone cable installation and fence construction. He was an avid amateur photographer and painter. He also was a student of the nation's history with an emphasis on the Civil War. George was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Gladys Holloway of Farmerville, Louisiana and Lisa Holloway. He is survived by two daughters, Melinda LaCaze of Morrilton, Arkansas and Marci Zettlemoyer of Katy, Texas; one son, Tim Holloway of Winnsboro, Louisiana and Grace Holloway. Additionally, he is survived by four brothers and four sisters, four grandchildren,numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home with Memorial Services scheduled for 12:00 Noon, Saturday, July 29, 2006 at Carter Funeral Home Chapel. The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the International Myeloma Foundation at www.myeloma.org.

Jack D. Lee, Sr. Riser Funeral Home Olla, LA Services for Jack Delton Lee, Sr., age 63 of Tullos will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 29, 2006 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Olla with Rev. Jimmy Brossette officiating. Interment will follow in the Beech Creek Cemetery west of Olla. Mr. Lee was born in Urania on November 22, 1942 to the union of Willis Whitfield and Alay Mae Smith Lee and died Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at his residence in Tullos. He was employed with McCartney Well Service as a heavy equipment operator. Survivors include his children: Ronnie E. Lee and his wife: Sandra of Tullos, Jack Delton Lee, Jr. and his wife: Teresa and Donald T. Lee and his wife: Charlotte all of Urania, Ronald S. Lee and his wife: Amy of Jena and Helen Annette Lee of Winnfield, his brother: James Stanley Lee of Urania, his sister: Sarah Beth Jones of Urania, eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jack Lee, Jr., Ronnie Lee, Donald Lee, Ronald Lee, Chad McCartney and Heath Lee. Visitation will be Friday from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until service time at Riser Funeral Home, Hwy 165, Olla.

WILLIAM THOMAS SARTOR, JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA William Thomas (Bill) Sartor, Jr. died Wednesday, July 27, 2006 at his home in Monroe, LA after a lengthy illness. He was 74. Services will be held Saturday, July 29, 2006 at 2:00PM in the chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home on 165 in Monroe, LA, with Rev. John Albright officiating. Interment will follow in the Alto Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Alto, LA. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM Friday, July 28, 2006 at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife Willie Mae Wroten Sartor; his sister, Clara Jo (Cj) Sartor, and her husband Brian Sivils; sisters-in-law, Mary Wroten Hogan and Hazel Wroten Brennan, and her husband Charles Brennan; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents William Thomas (Dub) Sartor and Clara (Doris) Hubbs Sartor of Alto, LA; and his grandparents, William Thomas Sartor and Janie Hamilton Sartor of Alto, LA, and Joseph Denim Hubbs and Clara Sides Hubbs of Clinton, LA. Mr. Sartor graduated as valedictorian of Mangham High School in 1948. A member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, he was named Outstanding Engineering Freshman at Louisiana Tech University in 1949. After fighting back from serious injuries in an automobile accident, he went on to graduate Louisiana Tech with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Engineering as a member of Tau Beta Pi and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies. An organic gardening and wildlife conservation enthusiast, he retired after 33 years in roadside development for the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation. Mr. Sartor was a member of Big Buck Hunting Club and served for some time as an assistant Boy Scout troop leader. He was elected as deacon in Memorial Presbyterian Church, and ordained as an elder in both Memorial Presbyterian Church and Alto Presbyterian Church. Pallbearers include Brian Sivils, Ryan Sartor, III, Will Sartor, Tommy Hogan, Mike Hogan, Martin Hogan, John Pardue, and Phillip Hogan. Honorary pallbearers are Ryan Sartor, Jr., C. Harvell Powers, Bill Ragland, Charlie Brennan, David E. Riddle, Dr. William C. Norris, Dr. Dan Sartor, Dr. George Sartor, and D.B. McKay. The family wishes to especially thank Dora McKinney and Shirley Welch for their years of loving service to Mr. Sartor, as well as United Home Health Care and Tonette Scott and Patient's Choice Hospice for their many kindnesses during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Alto Presbyterian Church and or the Alto Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund, 2201 Highway 15, Rayville, LA or to a favorite charity. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

FRANCES N. YOUNG Brown Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Frances N. Young, 72, of Monroe, LA will be held 10:00AM, Friday, July 28, 2006 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville, LA, with Bro. Jason Murphy officiating. Interment will follow in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery near Rayville, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville, LA. Mrs. Young was born on November 15, 1933 in Delhi, LA and passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2006, in her residence at Francis Towers, Monroe, LA. She was a member of the American Federation of Musicians Union. Mrs. Frances was preceded in death by her son, Richard H. Harrison; parents, Clarence W. Neathery and Cordia Ellafair Stephenson Neathery; brothers, Richard C. Neathery, Thomas H. Neathery, and Willis Ray Priest; and her husband, Homer Lee Austin, Sr. Survivors include her children, Cordie Brice and husband Franklin, Raymond Harrison and wife Doris, and Homer Austin, Jr. and wife, Stacie; 14 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; siblings, Carl Neathery, Sarah Hamm, James Priest, Mary Bates, Sandra Hammett, Brenda Neathery, Thelma Neathery, Eula Neathery, Leo Neathery, and Bud Stowe; sisters-in-law, Frances Neathery and Gennie Neathery; and a host of nieces and nephews. Grandsons and Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Martha A. Beckwith, 81
GILBERT — Martha Aline Beckwith died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Cuba Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 9:30-10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Ward Bend Cemetery, Gilbert, under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Dora Berry, 61
Dora Berry of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Myrtle Boone, 99
WINNSBORO — Myrtle Boone, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Chase Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Frances E. Collum, 85
OAK GROVE — Frances Elizabeth Collum, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mount Zion Church of God, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Forest Corner Cemetery, Forest, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Lillie E. Dunbar, 93
JONESVILLE — Lillie E. Dunbar, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Ackland Creek Baptist Church, Jonesville. Visitation is noon until services at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland.

Curtis Kleinpeter Sr., 79
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Curtis Kleinpeter Sr., a retired custodian, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lake Providence Senior High School. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Tuesday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Lake Providence Cemetery.

Lantine Long, 53
TALLULAH — Lantine Long died July 22. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Deliverance Center, Tallulah. Visitation is all day today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Charlie Love, 69
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Charlie Love, a construction worker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Christ, Oak Grove. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Love's Family Cemetery.

Johnathon Millikin Sr., 76
DALLAS — Johnathon Millikin Sr., a retired General Motors employee, formerly of Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Oshunyomi Mugwana, 69
CHICAGO — Oshunyomi Mugwana, a broadcast engineer formerly of Winnsboro, died July 16. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Rest Haven Cemetery, Winnsboro. Burial will be under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Willie G. Page, 84
FARMERVILLE — Willie G. Page, a truck driver, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Vine Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Irene Lowery Rice, 94
JONESBORO — Irene Lowery Rice died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Driskill Mountain Cemetery in Bienville Parish.

Fredrick L. Roe, 33
Fredrick L. Roe of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Saturday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Joel Wheeler, 75
HUTTIG, Ark. — Joel Wheeler, a laborer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Marvin Wheelington, 88
OAK GROVE — Marvin A.J. Wheelington, a car salesman, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until time for services. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Walter White, 62
LOS ANGELES — Walter White, formerly of Tallulah, died July 21. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial will be in Natchez National Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Maybell Wilson, 80
Maybell Wilson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Previously acknowledged
Aulds, Ted R: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Brantley, Mose: 3 p.m. Saturday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Ruston.
Cooper, Clinton L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, North Star Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Goldman, Francis: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Sicily Island.
Jones, Elwood S.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Malbrough, Irma R.: 1 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Martin, Roan: 11 a.m. today, Galilee Baptist Church, Collinston.
Morris, Doris Virginia Drane: 11 a.m. today, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Page, Faith: 3 p.m. Sunday, Red Bud Baptist Church, Okolona, Miss.
Scott, Phillip Eric: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Olla.
Studer, Donald Edward: 3 p.m. Saturday, Clark Springs Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Young, Frances N.: 10 a.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

July 29, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

KRISTEN NICOLE PROFITT BARKER Mulhearn Funeral Home Post Comment West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Kristen Nicole Proffitt Barker, 20, of Monroe, LA, will held at 3:00 PM Saturday, July 29, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Terry Minchow-Proffitt officiating. Burial will be in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. ADVERTISEMENT Kristen died July 26, 2006 in Monroe, LA. She was very active in the Little Theatre and won a state competition for singing and earned a scholarship to ULM. She was in gifted classes, enjoy being a disc jockey, and was choreographer for OPHS dance team. Kristen was very artistic and enjoyed painting. Survivors include her mother, Cindy Jack of West Monroe, LA; father, Bruce Barker of Denver, CO; brothers, Ben and John David Jack of West Monroe, LA; paternal grandmother, Imogene Barker of Rogers, AR; maternal grandfather, Willis Proffitt of El Dorado, AR; cousins, Aaron Hoyle, Zak and Hannah Minchow-Proffitt, Stephanie Kunzler, Stacie Toliver, Steven Barker, Sam Barker, Nathan Barker, and Caleb Barker; numerous aunts and uncles. Pallbearers will be Aaron Hoyle, Henry Bruzeau, Ben Hutto, Caleb Barker, Nathan Barker and Sam Barker. Visitation will be from Noon until Service Time Saturday, July 29, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or to the Humane Society. Online registry/condolence at www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

Naomi Mitchell Harvey Riser Funeral Home Post Comment Columbia, LA Services for Naomi Mitchell Harvey, age 87 of Rayne, LA formerly of Columbia will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, July 31, 2006 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Cecil Gregory officiating. Max Shores will deliver the euology. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. ADVERTISEMENT Mrs. Harvey was born in Caldwell Parish on July 4, 1919 to the union of Marshall Theodore and Emeline Keene Mitchell and died Friday, July 28, 2006 at the Rayne Nursing Center in Rayne. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Columbia. Survivors include her husband: Louis Harvey, her daughter and son-in-law: Sue and Russel Benoit all of Rayne, her grandchildren: Wayne Hopper of Monroe, Diane Hopper of Rayne and John Hopper and his wife: Kelli of Prairieville, her great-grandsons: Grayson Hopper and Stewart Hopper and her sisters: Josie Harrington of Port Arthur, TX and Opal Neusetzer of Baker. Pallbearers will be Chris Neusetzer, Dr. Scott Neusetzer, J. W. Andrews, Jr, Johnny James, Carmen Walker, lst.Class Petty Officer Greg Andrews and Jackie Lawrence. Honorary pallbearers are Pete Lively, Jack Harvey and Travis T. Sanders, Jr. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. until service time at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia, LA Any planned memorials may be made to: AAA Hospice, 2111 Hwy 14, New Iberia, LA 70560

MRS. CLAUDINE HOBBS HOGGE Kilpatrick Funeral Home Post Comment West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Claudine Hobbs Hogge, 86, of West Monroe, LA will be Saturday, July 29, 2006 at 10:00AM. Interment will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. ADVERTISEMENT Mrs. Hogge was born May 23, 1920 in West Monroe, LA and passed away July 26, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Hogge was preceded in death by parents, Homer and Nora Caples Hobbs, a sister, Opal Winslow; and two brothers, James V. Hobbs and Cecil Hobbs. Survivors are a daughter, Carol Crawford; granddaughter, Tammy Welch; great grandson, Christon Slavent; and special friends, Leonard Berry and George Slavent; those that knew her as a mother, David Wayne Jones, Richard Earl Jones, James Evans Jones, Diane Crain and their families; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to send a heartfelt thanks to Dr. Dean Stockstill and his staff, Southern Care Hospice for their care, and Cornerstone Hospital for their kindness shown during Mrs. Hogge's illness. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com

Kristen N.P. Barker, 20
Kristen Nicole Proffitt Barker of Monroe, a disc jockey, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon until service time at the funeral home. Burial is at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Calhoun.

Otha M. Benson, 76
FARMERVILLE — Otha M. Benson, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland.

James Bershell, 71
BASTROP — James Bershell, a farmer, died July 23. Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Second Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

McNeal Brooks, 56
NEWELLTON — McNeal Brooks died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Newellton. Burial will be in Moss Grove Cemetery, Newellton.

Gloria Douglas, 79
TALLULAH — Gloria Douglas, a retired Madison Parish teacher, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Travelers Rest Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ina Wynema White Fife, 88
Ina Wynema White Fife of West Monroe, formerly of Bastrop, a retired ordained Church of God minister and homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Jack D. Lee, 63
TULLOS — Jack Delton Lee, a McCartney Well Service heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Beech Creek Cemetery west of Olla.

Lee Harlon Jr., 75
MER ROUGE — Lee Harlon Jr., a retired log truck driver, died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Mer Rouge Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Eva Harvey, 82
BATON ROUGE — Eva Harvey formerly of Ruston, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Ruston. The wake is 6-7 p.m. Sunday at Our Christian Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial is at Saint Lukes Episcopal Cemetery, Grambling.

Claudine Hobbs Hogge, 86
Claudine Hobbs Hogge of West Monroe, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Sarah L. Humphrey, 86
Sarah Louise Humphrey of Monroe, a retired bookkeeper for ICG Railroad, died Friday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Willie G. Page, 84
FARMERVILLE — Willie G. Page, a truck driver, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Family Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Clayton 'Bud' Rogers, 85
BASTROP — Clayton "Bud" Rogers died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Previously acknowledged
Beckwith, Martha A: 11 a.m. today, Cuba Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Boone, Myrtle: 2 p.m. today, Chase Baptist Church, Chase.
Brantley, Moses: 3 p.m. today, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Ruston.
Cooper, Clinton L.: 11 a.m. today, North Star Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Dunbar, Lillie E.: 2:30 p.m. today, Ackland Creek Baptist Church, Jonesville.
Goldman, Francis: 1 p.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Sicily Island.
Jones, Elwood S.: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Kleinpeter, Curtis: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Lake Providence Senior High School.
Long, Lantine: 1 p.m. today, New Hope Deliverance Center, Tallulah.
Love, Charlie: 11 a.m. today, Church of Christ, Oak Grove.
Millikin, Johnathon: 11 a.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Mugwana, Oshunyomi: 11 a.m. today, graveside at Rest Haven Cemetery, Winnsboro.
Page, Faith: 3 p.m. Sunday, Red Bud Baptist Church, Okolona, Miss.
Roe, Fredrick L.: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Studer, Donald Edward: 3 p.m. today, Clark Springs Baptist Church, West Monroe.
White, Walter: 11 a.m. today, New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Wilson, Maybell: 1 p.m. today, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe

July 30, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MRS. MARGIE ANN CARPENTER Mulhearn Funeral Home Post Comment West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Margie Ann Carpenter, 57, of West Monroe, La. will be held at 2:00PM Monday, July 31, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Danny McIlveene officiating. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Garden. ADVERTISEMENT Mrs. Carpenter died July 29, 2006 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Survivors: loving husband of thirty-eight years, Ronnie E. Carpenter; her children, Ronnie Lynn Carpenter and wife, Jo Anna, and Tamatha Ann Gonzalez and husband, Guillermo; five Grandchildren, Austin, Rennasin, Emmett, Devin and Joseph; Sister, Irma Dubea and husband, Ted; Brother, Lawrence Franks and wife, Drew; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Braxton Reich, Hal Carpenter, Greg Lindsey, Joe Stidams, Guillermo Gonzalez and Jeff Carpenter. Honorary Pallbearers Ted Dubea and Lawrence Franks. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 9:00PM Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

CAROL M. MORGAN Mulhearn Funeral Home Post Comment Monroe, LA Mrs. Carol M Morgan passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2006 at St. Francis North Hospital. ADVERTISEMENT She was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church in Salisbury, NC. She was also a member of Greenway Park Baptist Church in Graham, NC. She was educated in the Rowan County School of North Carolina. She loved to cook North Carolina Recipes. She was Co-owner of Liberty Marketing School of Insurance in Monroe, LA. She was also a Loan Originator in Monroe, LA. She is survived by her husband of thirty years, Richard Morgan of Monroe, LA; sons, Jeffery Allen Bolick and his wife, Janet of Burlington, NC; James Richard Morgan and his wife, Tammy of Dallas, TX; David Christopher Morgan and his wife, Angel of Farmerville, LA; and Richard Alan Morgan of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Christina and Buck Bolick, James Richard, Jr., Ryan, and Zackary Morgan; Ashton and Cassidy Morgan; Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and best friend Diane Abreu. She was a loving wife and mother and friend and will be missed dearly. Mrs. Morgan's family will receive friends at their residence from 3:00PM until 5:00PM Sunday, July 30, 2006. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

MR. RANCHHODBHAI M. PATEL Kilpatrick Funeral Home Post Comment Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Ranchhodbhai M. Patel, of Monroe, LA, will held on Monday, July 31, 2006 at 10:30AM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1200 Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA. Prayer services for Mr. Patel will be from 6:00PM to 7:00PM on Sunday evening, July 30, 2006 at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. ADVERTISEMENT Mr. Patel was born on February 27, 1937, in Gujaret, India. His last days were spent with his loved ones in Monroe, LA. He passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2006, at the age of 69. Mr. Patel lived a full life surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was a pillar in the Hindu Community, well liked and respected by everyone. He was always ready to help people in distress and his advice and opinion was always sought for. He was a keen judge of character and surrounded himself with respectable, upstanding and successful people. Although he was a private man, Mr. Patel loved to socialize and travel to keep his family ties strong. He will be dearly missed by the community and his family. May he rest in peace. He is survived by his wife, Chandanben; his son, Naresh; and his daughter-in-law, Saroj, all of Monroe, LA; his daughter, Darshana; his son-in-law, Hemant, both of Slidell, LA; and his grandchildren, Sonya, Tejal, Roshan, and Jaden Patel.

Josie Ann Campbell, 90
SHREVEPORT — Josie Ann Parker Campbell, a native of Winnfield, died Saturday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Monday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Marshall Street, Shreveport. Burial will be in Centuries Memorial Park.

Naomi Mitchell Harvey, 87
RAYNE — Naomi Mitchell Harvey, a homemaker formerly of Columbia, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Sarah Humphrey, 86
Sarah Louise Humphrey of Monroe, a retired bookkeeper with ICG Railroad, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Radney Funeral Home, Saraland, Ala. Burial will be in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile, Ala.

Betty Johnston, 54
MER ROUGE — Betty Johnston, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Rev. Billy Ray Lowery, 71
DODSON — The Rev. Billy Ray Lowery, a minister, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be in Transport Cemetery, Dodson.

Carol M. Morgan, 60
Carol M. Morgan, a managing general insurance agent, died Saturday. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. today at the family's residence. Other arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

William T. Sartor Jr., 74
William Thomas Sartor Jr. of Monroe, a retired state Department of Transportation and Development employee, died Wednesday. Services were 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial followed in Alto Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Eula A. Summerhill, 88
Eula A. Summerhill of Calhoun, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 1:30 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery, Lodi, Calif. Burial will be under the direction of Wallace Martin Funeral Home, Stockton, Calif. Local arrangements were handled by Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Bershell, James: 2:30 p.m. today, Second Baptist Church, Baptist.
Brooks, McNeal: 1 p.m. Monday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Newellton.
Fife, Ina Wynema White: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Harvey, Eva: 11 a.m. Monday, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Ruston.
Kleinpeter, Curtis: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Lake Providence Senior High School.
Page, Faith: 3 p.m. today, Red Bud Baptist Church, Okolona, Miss.
Roe, Fredrick L.: 2:30 p.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe

July 31, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

JOSIE ANN PARKER CAMPBELL Rose-Neath Funeral Home Post Comment Shreveport, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Campbell, 90, will be held at Rose-Neath's Marshall Street Chapel, Monday, July 31, 2006 at 2:30PM. Dr. Pat Day will officiate. Interment will follow in Centuries Memorial Park. ADVERTISEMENT The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00PM until 8:00PM, Sunday, July 30, 2006. Mrs. Campbell was born on July 17, 1916 in Sikes, LA to Joseph Reuben Parker and Alice Rose Pepper Parker. She passed away July 29, 2006 in Bossier City, LA. She graduated in 1933 from Sikes High School (she was the last known surviving class member) and was a graduate of Bish- Mathis Institute in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Campbell retired from CSI Press and was a member of Willow Point Baptist Church and the Faith Sunday School Class. She was a member of Toastmistress International. She was descended from the Pepper and Parker families in Winn Parish. Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by her son, Marty Lane Campbell of Shreveport, LA; parents, Joseph Reuben Parker of Jonesboro, LA, and Alice Rose Pepper Parker, Gaars Mills, LA; sisters, Minnie Lee Waldrop of Grayson, LA; and Myrtis Marie Whitman of Hodge, LA; brother, Dewitt Parker of West Monroe, LA; half sister, Mary Frances Johnson of Jonesboro, LA; grandson-in-law, Clayton Gibbins of Shreveport, LA; and father of her children, Judson Campbell of Dodson, LA. She is survived by daughters, Nell Adams and husband, Sam of West Monroe, LA, and Frances Campbell of Shreveport, LA (with whom she lived for the last five and one half years.); grandson, Jeff Adams and wife, Lori of West Monroe, LA; granddaughter, Michelle White and husband, Jesse of West Monroe, LA; granddaughter, Anne Anice Lewis and husband, Shane of Shreveport, LA; granddaughter, Regina Rowe and husband, Howard of Haughton, LA; grandsons, Brian Campbell and Dennis Campbell of Shreveport, LA; half sister, Billie Jo Ross of Seattle, WA; half brother, Joseph Dewitt Parker of Colorado; half sister, Annette Emanus and husband, Tommy of Hodge, LA; and half sister, Roxie Aldy and husband, David of Hodge, LA. Ten great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins also survive Mrs. Campbell. Memorial contributions may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211or the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home, 901 S. Vienna, Ruston, LA 71273. Pallbearers will be Jeff Adams, Jesse White, Bruce Whitman, and Timothy Gaines.

MRS. MILDRED BERNICE HOFFMAN DEGEYTER Kilpatrick Funeral Home Post Comment West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred Bernice Hoffman Degeyter, 73, of West Monroe, will be on Tuesday, August 1, 2006, at 10:00AM in the chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Larry Hibbard officiating. Interment will follow in the Luna Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. ADVERTISEMENT Mrs. Degeyter was born December 13, 1932, in Tallulah, LA, and passed away, Saturday, July 29, 2006, in West Monroe, LA. A loving and dedicated mother and grandmother, Mrs. Degeyter was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Sue Naron and husband, Johnny, Deborah Cooper, and Tereasa Clay and husband, Vernon; her sons, James (Ricky) Richard and wife, Sandra, Phillip G. Richard and wife, Laura, and Charles Carroll and wife, Ellen; stepsons, Billy and Ivan Degeyter; eleven granddaughters; six grandsons; and 23 great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Daniel Naron, Scott Alford, Joe Dumas, Brian Dunn, Jackie Dunn, and Brad Weems. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Sandra Richard, Carolyn Dunn, and Melody and Brian Dunn. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

CAMILLE WINDHAM HOLLOWAY Riser Funeral Home Post Comment Olla, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Camille Windham Holloway, age 80, of Olla, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Tuesday, August 1, 2006 from the Chapel of Riser Funeral Home In Olla, LA, with the Rev. David McGuffee officiating. Interment will follow in the Chickasaw Cemetery east of Olla, LA. ADVERTISEMENT Era Camille Windham was born on February 5, 1926 at Trout, LA, and passed from this life on July 30, 2006 at her residence in Olla following an extended illness. She met and married her husband, Mr. W.D. Holloway and he preceded her in death along with her parents Thomas Ephraim Windham and Sena Estelle Gray. She was also preceded in death by her brother Dr. Andrew Windham. She was a graduate of Northwestern State University with a doctorate in education. She taught at Calhoun High School in Port LaVaca, TX and at the Lasalle High School in Olla, LA. Survivors include: a daughter and son-in-law Cammie & Jeff Farrar of Olla, LA; one granddaughter: Maela Farrar of Olla, LA; one sister: Cleta Foshee of Trout, LA; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers include: Russell King, Blake Sims, Jerry Farrar, Jerry McDougald, Lane Windham, and Brad Tant. Honoray pallbearers include: Dennis Foshee and Charles Tannehill. The family will receive guests on Monday, July 31, 2006 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM at the Riser Funeral Home, Main Street 165, Olla, LA. You may send expressions of sympathy to the Holloway Family at riserfuneral@aol.com

EVELYN SIMPSON PANKEY Mulhearn Funeral Home Post Comment Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Services for Mrs. Evelyn Simpson Pankey, 87, of Monroe, LA, will be at 10:00AM, Tuesday, August 1, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Interment will be at 3:00PM, Tuesday in Crestview Cemetery, Dewitt, AR. ADVERTISEMENT Mrs. Pankey, a retired Ouachita National Bank teller, was born September 24, 1918, in Little Rock, AR and died July 30, 2006, in Monroe, LA. She was a member of First Christian Church, Women's Lions Club, and Past President of ABWA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Pankey She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Sue Pankey of Longview, TX; daughters and sons-in-law, Anne and Robert Goettlicher of St. Augustine, FL, and Alice and Gary Merchant of Monroe, LA; sister and brother-in-law, Alice Marie and Donald Waller of McAllister, OK; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM, Monday, July 31, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association or a favorite charity. Online registry/condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

EDNA H. REITZELL Mulhearn Funeral Home Post Comment West Monroe, LA. Graveside services for Edna H. Reitzell, 98, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:30PM Monday, July 31, 2006 at Old Bethel Cemetery near Clarks, LA, with Rev. W.A. "Dub" Massey officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. ADVERTISEMENT Mrs. Reitzell died July 29, 2006 at the Ridgecrest Nursing Home in West Monroe, LA. She was a native of Urania, LA, and was a retired beautician. Mrs. Reitzell was preceded in death by her husband Roy P. Reitzell. Survivors include her nieces, Margery Wroten, and Mary Elizabeth Jones; and nephews, Jim and Steve Randall. Visitation will be from 12:00PM until 1:00PM Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church in Monroe, LA.

Doyle 'Pappy' Blakely, 74
Doyle "Pappy" Blakely, a retired superintendent, of Calhoun, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Margie Ann Carpenter, 57
Margie Ann Carpenter, a homemaker of West Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Garden. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Derek Edwards, 23
LARTO — Derek Edwards died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Donald C. Govang, 85
Donald C. Govang, a retired plant manager for Olin Mills, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Betty Jo Johnston, 54
MER ROUGE Betty Jo Johnston, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Arthur Lee Moffett, 91
RUSTON — Arthur Lee Moffett, a maintenance superintendant, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Burial will be in the Old Gansville Cemetery, Gansville, under the direction of Owens Memorial Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Ranchhodbhai M. Patel, 69
Ranchhodbhai M. Patel, a hotel owner of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 10:30 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Edna H. Reitzell, 98
Edna H. Reitzell, a beautician, of West Monroe, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2:30 p.m. today at Old Bethel Cemetery near Clarkes. Visitation is noon-1 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Brooks, McNeal: 1 p.m. today, St. Luke Baptist Church, Newellton.
Campbell, Josie Ann Parker: 2:30 p.m. today, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Marshall Street, Shreveport.
Harvey, Eva: 11 a.m. today, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Ruston.
Harvey, Naomi Mitchell: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Humphrey, Sarah Louise: 10 a.m. today, Radney Funeral Home, Saraland, Ala.
Kleinpeter, Curtis: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Lake Providence Senior High School.
Lowery, the Rev. Billy Ray: 10 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.
Summerhill, Eula A.: 1:30 p.m. Monday (Pacific time), Cherokee Memorial Cemetery, Lodi, Calif