Obituaries - October 2006

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

RODERICK "ROD" R. ROSSELLE Riser Funeral Home Olla, LA Funeral services for Roderick (Rod) R. Rosselle, age 72, of Urania, LA, will be held at 10:00AM, Monday, October 2, 2006, from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Olla, LA. The eulogy will be given by Rick Thompson. Interment will follow at Urania Cemetery. October Mr. Rosselle was born on January 15, 1934, in Grayson, LA, and died Friday September 29, 2006 at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, LA. He was a retired truck driver employed by LA Pacific. He was also a 4 year veteran of the Navy. He is preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Clarca Alger Rosselle; his parents: Robert Rosselle and Eula Rosselle Steen; his brother: Harold Rosselle; three sisters: Bobbie Jean Carr, Inez Sellers, and Jeanette Ramsey. Those left to cherish his memories include his daughters: Pam Cupit and friend DeWayne Ford of Clarks, LA, and Lisa Leopard and husband Jeff of Pineville, LA; five grandchildren: Rick Thompson of Monroe, LA, Jessica (J.T.) Thompson of Natchitoches, LA, Talon Caststeele of Clarks, LA, and Neil and Michel Leopard of Alexandria, LA; one great grandson: Calob Foss of Alexandria, LA; one brother: Daniel (Buddy) Rosselle and his wife Francis of Fort Bragg, CA; one sister: Margie Elmore of Mansfield, AR, sisters-in-law: Barbara Foshee of Bastrop, LA, and Jessie Alger of West Monroe, LA, a very special cousin and friend, George Hulon Humphries of Olla, LA, a special sister-in-law, Edna Alger; a host of nieces and nephews, friends, and ballplayers. Pallbearers will be the "Humphries" boys: Jeff, Steve, Lance, DeWayne, Jason, and Keith. Honorary Pallbearers will be George Hulon, Larry Dean, Glen, Tracy, and Roy Dean Humphries. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00PM until 8:00PM at Riser Funeral Home in Olla, LA. Memorials may be made to the Urania Cemetery Fund in care of the Urania Town Hall, P.O. Box 339, Urania, LA 71480.

LOU PENUELL Kilpatrick Funeral Home Funeral services for Lou Penuell, 67, of Choudrant, LA will be 10:00AM Monday, October 2, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. Officiating the service will be Rev. Charles Harlon. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. October Mrs. Penuell died Friday, September 29, 2006 following a brief illness. She taught at Cedar Creek School for 22 years and was a Baptist. She is preceded in death by her father Tommy Taylor and her first husband Dr. F.H. Spivey. She is survived by her husband Larry Penuell of Choudrant, LA; sons, Dr. Patrick Taylor Spivey and wife Susan of Benton, AR, and Dennis Lane Penuell and wife Nicole of Choudrant, LA; mother, Ocile M. Taylor of Choudrant, LA; sisters, Kaye T. Copell and husband Steve of Minden, LA and Joan T. Smith and husband Billy Joe of Haughton, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Pallbearers will be Dr. Bob Harper, Jackie Frazier, Charles "Casey" Robinson, Wayne Neuroth, Tim Pesnell, and Jerry Cook. Visitation will be Sunday, October 1, 2006 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA.

MRS. DORIS MYNATT KRAMAR Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Mulhearn Funeral Home Graveside services, with full military honors, for Mrs. Doris Mynatt Kramar, 83, of Monroe, LA, will be at 1:00PM Tuesday, October 3, 2006, at Natchez National Cemetery in Natchez, MS with Don Glover officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Kramar was born February 20, 1923 in Gunter, TX and died September 29, 2006 at her residence. She served in the United State Navy during WWII, where she met her husband of 56 years, E. J.J. Kramar. She was a member of the Forsythe Avenue Church of Christ. Mrs. Kramar retired from the State of Louisiana following many years as supervisor in the Ouachita Parish Welfare Department and ending her career as a supervisor for the East Baton Rouge Parish Office of Community Services. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. E. J. J. Kramar. Mrs. Kramar is survived by three children, Mark H. Kramar and wife, Jane, Marissa Kramar Jaquess and husband, Tim, and Jes Kramar and wife, Starla; one sister, Marshall Terry; one brother, Wallace Mynatt; seven grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family would like to express appreciation for love and care shown by Harris Personal Care Services, Hospice Family Alliance, and longtime family friend and physician, Michael Hayward, MD. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

MARIE MAE MCKNIGHT Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Mae McKnight, 83, of Columbia, LA will be at 10:00AM Monday, October 2, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Bro. Charles L. Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery. October Mrs. McKnight died on September 29, 2006 at the LSU Medical Center Shreveport, LA. Mrs. McKnight drove a school bus for Lenwil Elementary School for twenty-eight years, where she touched numerous children's lives. Survivors include her son, David Wayne McKnight and wife Carolyn of Hebert, LA; grandchildren, Kenny McKnight and wife Shonda, Keith McKnight and wife Staci and Cissie Lindsey and husband Micah; great grandchildren, Kelsi and Kristen Lindsey, Sidney and Madison McKnight and Marissa and Abigale McKnight. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Eldridge, George Dunn, Clifton, Boyte, Micah Lindsey, Marshall Weaver, Jeffrey Burkett, Michael Simmons, Jimmy Kyzar and Artis Caraway Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

MR. FRED RICE SR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Fred Rice Sr, 58, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00PM Sunday, October 1, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Dr. Collin Wimberly officiating. October Fred was born on April 6, 1948 and died on September 27, 2006 after a long illness. Mr. Rice owned Smith Street Paint and Body Shop in West Monroe. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the great outdoors, but his true love was his family. Mr. Rice is preceded in death by his parents, James Sr. and Jackie Rice. Survivors include his wife Erma Rice; three children, Fred Rice Jr. and wife Jennifer, Skye Davidson and husband Reggie and son, David "Moose" Rice and wife Ava; seven grandchildren, Regan, Kristin, Madison, Fred III, Landon Rice and Harley and Hollee Davidson; four brothers and one sister, James Jr., Don, Mike "Doc", Steve and Pam Rice. Numerous nieces and nephews and really good friends. He was loved by all. Pallbearers will be D.J. Rayner, Chris Robertson, Mikey Rice, Randy Gosdin, Rusty Rice, Steve Rice Jr., Marcelle Ronquille and Harvey Pippins. Visitation will be from 12:00PM until service time Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

Gerald L. Beasley, 67
CHASE — Gerald L. Beasley, retired from the LSU AgCenter's Sweet Potato Research Center, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Chase Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro, and 1 p.m. until service time Monday at the church. Burial will be in Chase Cemetery.

Patrick Folds, 53
WASHINGTON, Miss. — Patrick Folds died Saturday. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Dennis Hardy, 48
Dennis Hardy of Monroe, a retired electrician, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Stevenson Cemetery.

Donna Walters Harper, 64
SALINE — Donna Walters Harper, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Carolina Baptist Church. Visitation is noon-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Jannie Lamkin Harvey, 83
RUSTON — Jannie Lamkin Harvey, a retired order department clerk, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Prospect Cemetery, Clay.

Kenneth Hazelton Sr., 45
Kenneth Hugh Hazelton Sr. of Calhoun, a concrete finisher, died Friday. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Sidney Ray Mock, 80
Sidney Ray Mock, a retired dispatcher, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Cypress Baptist Church Cemetery.

Lavelle Lee Patrick, 79
OAK GROVE — Lavelle Lee Patrick, an inspector at Allen Canning Co., died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mount Zion Church of God. Visitation is 1-10 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Sidney Ray Ross, 77
LIDDIEVILLE — Sidney Ray Ross, a retired farmer, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Boeuf River Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m.-noon today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro, and from 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Fontenot, M.H.: 2 p.m. Monday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
McCaskill, Hilery E.: 10 a.m. today, Oak Grove Free Methodist Church, Jonesville.
Reynolds, Dorthy Adelle: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Wright, Clyde Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Jonesville Church of God, Jonesville.
Wyatt, Girtha Mae: 1 p.m. Monday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Luna.
Younse, Charlie Royse: 2 p.m. today, Rock Corner Baptist Church, Ruston

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

LONNIE "RAY" JORDAN Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Lonnie "Ray" Jordan, 72, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, October 3, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Dr. Greg Clark officiating. Interment will follow in the Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Jordan, a resident of West Monroe, LA was born September 22, 1934 and passed away Saturday, September 30, 2006 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was a member of the Cedar Crest Baptist Church. Mr. Jordan loved to restore Antique Tractors. He is preceded in death by his parents Lonnie and Lillie Jordan; daughter, Beverly Lynn Jordan; brothers, Vernon and Frank Jordan; mother-in-law, Lila Burlew and father-in-Law, Rossie Burlew. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 51 years, Shirley Jordan; daughters, Vikki McDonald Simpson and husband Mike Simpson, Jana Duchesne; son, Randy Jordan; grandchildren, Eddie McDonald and wife Brandilyn, Jordan McDonald, Zachary Duchesne, Jacob Ray Jordan and Caden Jordan; one great-grandson, Jackson McDonald; brothers, Jack Jordan and wife Glenna and L.J. Jordan and wife Sue; sister, Nelda Hitt and husband Dale and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be his nephews, Cam Hitt, Coy Hitt, Mike Jordan, Jackie Jordan, Paul Jordan, Rodney Jordan and Byron Jordan. Honorary Pallbearers will be Larry Hitt and Joe Siejna Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Monday and from 9:00AM until service time on Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Jude's children's Research Hospital. Mr. Jordan's family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Ron Hammett, Dr. Samer Roy, Dr. William Matthews, and to all the Nurse's, PSA's, and staff at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. They would also like to thank the staff and members of Cedar Crest Baptist Church especially Dr. Greg Clark Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

William 'Bubba' Alexander, 50
FARMERVILLE — William David "Bubba" Alexander, a construction worker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Tabor Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be in Pine Grove South Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Ray Carroll, 83
OLLA — Ray Carroll, retired owner of Carroll's White Auto Store and Ace Hardware, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Jean Douglas Corley, 87
OAK GROVE — Jean Douglas Corley, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation is 8 a.m. until the service at the funeral home.

Ressie Alna Gilliland, 91
Ressie Alna Gilliland, a retired retail salesperson, of Monroe, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Virginia Hale, 78
Virginia Hale, a homemaker of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Horace Harrison, 85
BASTROP — Horace Harrison, retired principal in Morehouse Parish Schools, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Bethel Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be in Causey Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Doris Mynatt Kramar, 83
Doris Mynatt Kramar, retired supervisor at the office of Community Service, East Baton Rouge Parish, of Monroe, died Friday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Natchez National Cemetery, Natchez, Miss. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Marie May McKnight, 83
COLUMBIA — Marie May McKnight, formerly of West Monroe, a school bus driver, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.

Joseph H. Nobles, 86
DALLAS — Joseph H. Nobles, an oil company purchasing agent, died Thursday. Services are 2:30 p.m. today at Salem Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Roderick 'Rod' Rosselle, 72
OLLA — Roderick "Rod" Rosselle, a retired truck driver, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Burial will be in Urania Cemetery.

Della Lavon Shearer, 24
MENDENHALL, Miss. — Della Lavon Shearer, formerly of Vidalia, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Mark Wallingsford, 49
EROS — Mark Wallingsford, a dry-wall finisher, died Sunday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Beasley, Gerald L.: 2 p.m. today, Chase Baptist Church.
Fontenot, M.H.: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Harper, Donna Walters: 10 a.m. today, Carolina Baptist Church, Saline.
Harvey, Jannie Lamkin: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Patrick, Lavelle Lee: 10 a.m. today, Boeuf River Baptist Church, Liddieville.
Wyatt, Girtha Mae: 1 p.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Luna

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

ROBERT RAY CARROLL Riser Funeral Home Olla, LA Services for Robert Ray Carroll, age 83, of Olla, LA, will be held at 10:00AM, Wednesday, October 4, 2006 from the First Baptist Church in Olla with Rev. Milton Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in the Olla Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla. Mr. Carroll was born in Glenmora on March 18, 1923 to the union of William F. and Lily Ann Ballard Carroll and died Sunday, October 1, 2006 at his residence. He was self-employed and owned and operated the White's Home and Auto Store in Olla. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Olla and was a veteran of World War II having served in the Navy. He served as president of the Olla Chamber of Commerce. He was also past master of the Olla Masonic Lodge #303. He was preceded in death by his parents, her brothers: Herman Carroll and James Lee Carroll and his sister: Thelma C. Moore. Survivors include his wife: Elaine Robbins Carroll of Olla, LA; his son: Robert Carroll and his wife: Candy of Olla, LA; his daughters: Jackie Cantwell and her husband: Dr. Vernon Cantwell of West Monroe, LA, Patricia Edington and her husband: Donald of Ruston, LA; his grandchildren: Suzanne Edington, Dawn Perky and her husband: Matt, Scott Cantwell and his wife: Tracy, Megan Carroll, Robyn Carroll and Caytlin Carroll. Pallbearers will be Donald Edington, Vernon W. Cantwell, Scott Cantwell, Matt Perky, J.D.Hall and Mike Robbins. Smith Hopkins will serve as Honorary Pallbearer. Visitation will be Tuesday after 5:00PM at First Baptist Church in Olla, LA.

C. VIRGINIA ROSS HALE Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. C. Virginia Ross Hale, 78, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, October 4, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Jon Hale, Rev. Buddy Wade and Rev. Billy Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in the Hasley Cemetery. Mrs. Hale died on October 1, 2006 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA. She loved sewing, quilting and cooking. Preceding her in death are her father, Hunter Ross Sr.; mother, Myrtle Gladys Ross; sisters, Hilda Faye Stewart and LaVeda Harper; brother, Hunter Ross, Jr.; and her sons, Richard Hale, Phillip Hale and Harvel Christy. Survivors include her husband, Milton Hale; children, Mike Hale and wife Johnnie of West Monroe, LA, Vernon Hale of Denham Springs, LA, Cheryl Christy of West Monroe, LA, and Lynette Chandler and husband Jimmie of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Tracy Peterson and husband Daymon, Felicia Trichell and husband Joey, Jana Griffin and husband Robbi, Chris Christy and wife Elizabeth, Jon Hale and wife Amy, Shelton Hale and wife Amy, Nathan Christy, Joy Broussard and husband Brandon, Andrew Hale and wife Tabitha, Danny Price and wife Meg, David Price and Christina Price; twenty-six great grandchildren; uncle, Curtis Martin and wife Doris of Monroe, LA; sister-in-law, Sadie Ross and her family of Montgomery, AL and many numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 9:00PM Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.

VERA L. HASSION Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Mrs. Vera L. Hassion, 86, was born February 2, 1920 in Hope, AR and passed away September 29, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Hassion was preceded in death by her husband, John Hassion Jr. She is survived by her 2 sons; John Hassion of Hindsville, AR, Mark Hassion of Downsville, LA; 2 grandchildren, Graham and Kaylee; 4 siblings; several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to, Stoneybrook Assisted Living, 308 Norris Lane, West Monroe, LA 71291. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

LORA HALENE ROY Owens Memorial Chapel Ruston, LA Funeral Home Funeral services for Mrs. Lora Halene Roy, age 85 of Ruston, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at the Burkhalter Chapel of Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Fred Wideman officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Mrs. Roy was born February 1, 1921 in Epps, LA, to Dave and Mattie Brewer Roper. She died October 2, 2006 in Arcadia, LA. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church for over 50 years and was a member of the Helping Hands Sunday School class. Mrs. Roy was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She received a bachelor's degree from Louisiana Tech University and was retired from the Louisiana Department of Social Services where she was a social worker. In her spare time, Mrs. Roy enjoyed her camellias, and her day lilies. She also enjoyed reading books as well as sewing and making family meals. Mrs. Roy is survived by her husband of 62 years and eight months, Mr. Henry H. Roy; her children Elizabeth "Beth" Roy Scammahorn and husband Mike of Ruston, LA, Robin "Rob" Roy and wife Dana of Simsboro, LA, and Carla Roy Johnston and husband Vic of Bossier City, LA; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; her brothers and sisters W.R. Roper of Tallulah, LA, Mary Bullock of St. Amant, LA, Erma Taylor of Tallulah, LA, Frank Roper of Harahan, LA, and Lee Roper of Atlanta, GA. Pallbearers will be Harold Shrell, Matt Johnston, Vic Johnston, Chris Roy, Kyle Scammahorn, and Mike Scammahorn. Visitation will be held at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home from 6:00PM until 8:00PM Tuesday, October 3, 2006. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Leslie Lakes Retirement Center and Hospice of Caring Hearts. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church building fund. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com

Patrick 'Pat' Folds, 53
WASHINGTON, Miss. — Patrick "Pat" Folds died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Young's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Manifest.

Gladys Eleanor Hayes, 91
FARMERVILLE — Gladys Eleanor Hayes, a foster parent and homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Rocky Branch Cemetery.

Kenneth Hazelton Sr., 45
Kenneth Hugh Hazelton Sr. of Calhoun, a concrete finisher, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation is 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Evelyn Heltman, 83
FERRIDAY — Evelyn Heltman, a homemaker and church missionary, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Leslie Jones, 28
BASTROP — Leslie Jones, a homemaker, died Sept. 27. Services are 11 a.m. today at New Jerusalem No. 2, Bastrop. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Marcus Johnson, 50
BASTROP — Marcus Johnson, a laborer at Pilgrim's Pride, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Lonnie Ray Jordan, 72
Lonnie Ray Jordan of West Monroe, a retired contactor, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

Thomas F. Partin, 68
Thomas F. Partin of West Monroe, a hydraulic mechanic, died Sunday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Drew Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. — noon Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jessie Roberts, 82
WISNER — Jessie Roberts, a retired iron worker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kings Pentecostal Church, Wisner. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Halene R. Roy, 85
RUSTON — Halene R. Roy, a social worker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Della Lavone Shearer, 24
MENDENHALL, Miss. — Della Lavone Shearer, formerly of Vidalia, an assistant manager in Forest, Miss., died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 11 a.m. until time of service today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Monclova Cemetery, Waterproof.

Alice Faye Simmons, 69
GOLDONNA — Alice Faye (Frazier) Simmons, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Goldonna Baptist Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes, Winnfield.

Previously acknowledged
Alexander, William David "Bubba": 2 p.m. today, Mount Tabor Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Harrison, Horace: 2 p.m. Friday, Bethel Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Harvey, Jannie Lamkin: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Kramar, Doris Mynatt: 1 p.m. today, Natchez National Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.
Wallingsford, Mark: 1 p.m. today, Riverview Cemetery, Monroe

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

NAOMI HARRIS GATES Skelton Funeral Home Reform, AL Naomi Harris Gates, 79, of Carrollton, AL died October 2, 2006 at Pickens County Medical Center. Services will be held at Skelton Funeral Home Chapel Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 10:00AM with Rev. James Moss and Rev. John Gates officiating. Interment will follow at Springhill Cemetery under the direction of Skelton Funeral Home of Reform, AL. Mrs. Gates was born October 4, 1926 in Holly Ridge, LA to the late William J. Harris and Maude Mae Johnson Harris. She was a member of Springhill Baptist Church, a retired bookkeeper for Hook Enterprises and a well known resident of Pickens County. She is preceded in death by her parents and a sister: Marie Nolan. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Olen Gates of Carrollton, AL; sisters, Edith Covington and Audrey Richardson, both of West Monroe, LA; special niece, Marilyn Finkbeiner of Cleveland, TN; and numerous other nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Keith Bain, Jerome Bain, John Gates, Marty Gates, Timmy Gates, and Jim McKnight. Honorary Pallbearers are Gerald Gates, Jerry Kelley, Kenneth Fucich, Bobby Gilbert, Jimmy Vail, Joe Bain, Joe Irvin, Jerry Davis, Dr. Julia Boothe, Rita McCafferty and the nursing staff at Pickens County Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Springhill Baptist Church School Fund, c/o Ruby Bain, 586 Stinson Ridge, Carrollton, AL 35447.

DR. JOHN T. GOORLEY, LTC (Ret.) US Army Rose-Neath Funeral Home Shreveport, LA Dr. John Theodore Goorley, former professor of pharmacy at Northeast Louisiana University, passed away October 1, 2006, at the age of 99. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 7:00PM, Thursday, October 5, 2006, and a memorial service at 10:00AM, Friday, October 6, 2006 at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Chapel. Graveside services with full military honors will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun, LA at 1:00PM. Dr. Goorley was born March 12, 1907 in Galion, OH to William and Emma Ness Goorley. He graduated from Galion High School, obtained his B.S. from Ohio State University in 1930, and his PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Purdue University in 1934. Dr. Goorley was a renowned pharmaceutical chemist whose career led him to live in such diverse places as Havana, Cuba; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Honduras, where he was a Fulbright Professor; Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C., during WWII, where he created vaccines that were credited with saving the lives of thousands of soldiers. His many accomplishments included patents for the antibiotic Bacitracin and an anti-ulcer drug. He was awarded a medal for being the Amateur Batting Champion of Softball in Cuba. Dr. Goorley was also named in Who's Who In The World. During his years in Monroe, LA, John was an active thespian and singer who performed in many shows at Northeast Louisiana Universiy and Little Theatre. His favorites were his starring roles in Gilbert & Sullivan's Mikado and HMS Pinafore. In his later years in Shreveport, John received much joy from the Centenary Senior Writers Club. He will always be remembered for his wit and love of life. He was an avid tennis player noted for his tricky left-handed serve. Unfortunately, Dr. Goorley had to give up playing tennis because of a shoulder injury at the age of 90. He was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Ethel; his brothers, Michael and Melvin; and his sister, Sarah Beegle. He is survived by his four children, John and wife, Sherrie, of Pueblo, CO, their children, Tim and Elizabeth; Alice Breard of Austin, TX, her children, Ben and Nathan; Robert and wife, Lucy, of Montgomery, AL; and Richard and wife, Meg, of Shreveport, LA, their children, Matthew, Roger, Elliot and Gina.

AARON S. HODGES Ott & Lee Funeral Home Brandon, MS Aaron S. Hodges, 44, died Monday, October 2, 2006, at his residence. Visitation is today, 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral services are 2:00PM Thursday at the funeral home in with burial in the Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS. Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS is handling the arrangements. Aaron was a native of Louisiana and a longtime resident of the Jackson area. He worked for Hobart Industries for 15 years as a service advisor and was an Army Veteran. Aaron was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Hodges of Pearl, MS; sons, Aaron J., Nicholas S. and Dallas B. Hodges all of Pearl, MS; mother, Betty Hodges of Grayson, LA and brothers, Andy and Kevin Hodges of Grayson, LA. Aaron was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Hodges in 1995. Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society, Miss. Division, 1380 Livingston Lane, Jackson, MS 39213.

MRS. LOIS WALDRON Barham Funeral Home Meridian, MS Graveside services for Mrs. Lois Waldron will be held Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 2:00PM at Simsboro Cemetery under the direction of Barham Funeral Home of Meridian, MS. Mrs. Waldron, 90, of Meridian, MS died Monday, October 2, 2006 at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. She was a retired sales clerk. She was formerly from Monroe, LA and Simsboro, LA but lived in Meridian, MS for the past 6 years. She was a member of the Church of Christ and had attended 2 years of college at Louisiana Tech. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edwin L. Waldron; 2 sisters, Mae Waldron and Ruby Means; and 2 brothers, Roy Akin and Edwin Akin. She is survived by 1 son: Don Waldron, Sr., and wife Audell of Meridian, MS; 3 grandchildren: Don Waldron, Jr., and wife Delita of Meridian, MS, Cheryl Hessler of Meridian, MS, and Marilyn Waldron of New Port Beach, CA; 5 great grandchildren: Christopher and Alex Waldron, Marilyn, Katherine, and Eric Hessler, Jr.; and brother: Sherwood Akin of Sibley, LA. The family requests memorials be made to St. Judes.

Phillip Sidney Fishman, 84
Phillip Sidney Fishman of Monroe, a retired real estate investor, died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Jerry G. Griggs, 66
Jerry G. Griggs of West Monroe, a self-employed equipment broker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

C. Virginia Ross Hale, 78
C. Virginia Ross Hale of Monroe, a retired secretary, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time today. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Terry M. Palmer, 47
RUSTON — Terry M. Palmer died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Rest Cemetery, Dubach. Visitation is 10 a.m.—noon Thursday at Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston.

Mary Alice Robinson, 66
WINNSBORO — Mary Alice Robinson, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mary Evelyn See, 84
Mary Evelyn See of Monroe, a retired registered nurse, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mark's Methodist Church, Swartz. Visitation is 10 a.m. until time of service Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Lake Providence City Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Hugh D. Smith, 77
PONCE INLET, Fla. — Hugh D. Smith, formerly of Monroe and a retired certified public accountant for James Machine Works, died Monday. Services will be at Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe, but are incomplete under the direction of Cardwell and Maloney Funeral Home, Port Orange, Fla.

Hugh Taylor, 65
Hugh Taylor of Monroe, a retired body shop manager, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Barren B. Wallace, 84
Barren B. "Buddy" Wallace of West Monroe, a millwright, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Previously acknowledged
Harrison, Horace: 2 p.m. Friday, Bethel Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Heltman, Evelyn: 1 p.m. Thursday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Partin, Thomas F: 1 p.m. Thursday, Drew Cemetery, West Monroe.
Roberts, Jessie: 2 p.m. today, Kings Pentecostal Church, Wisner.
Roy, Halene R.: 2 p.m. today, Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston.
Simmons, Alice Faye: 2 p.m. today, Goldonna Baptist Church, Goldonna

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

PHILLIP S. FISHMAN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Phillip S. Fishman, loving husband of Janet Fishman died on October 3rd, 2006. He was preceded in death by his daughter Carla Fishman and his brother Sterling Fishman and his sister Shirley Cohen. He is survived by his wife, Jan and their four children and their spouses: Dr. Mike and Pam Lary of Amarillo, TX., Dr. Ivan and Melissa Bank of New Orleans, LA., Bruce and Cindy Bernbaum of Dallas, TX and Mike and Susie Husted of Monroe, LA. A niece, Amy Fishman Hansen and her husband Mads. Phil had sixteen grandchildren: James and Sarah Lary, Jason and Helen Lary, Hunter and Amanda Ramsey, Taylor, Lindsey, Griffin, and Riley Bank, Abby and Zoe Bernbaum and Emily, Mickel, and Molly Husted who will miss him terribly. Phil was a WWII veteran, having served in the Army. He graduated from the Missouri School of Mines with a BS in Civil Engineering in 1946. He moved to Monroe, LA. in 1949 and worked in the women's retail business and later owned a successful commercial real estate business that still exists. Even as an adult, he earned two degrees in history from Northeast Louisiana University. Phil was an accomplished athlete into his 70s'. He played college baseball and pursued a life long love of the sport. He pitched for the Jaycees for over 46 years in a fast pitch league until the age of 76. Phil was born in St. Louis, Missouri and never failed to track the St. Louis Cardinals until the day he died. He also had a great love of the friends at his health club. With each others' help, they all stayed in shape, through the years. Phil was a leader in the community, having served as President of Temple B'nai Israel Congregation, and as a member of the Humane Society of North Louisiana. Phil was a generous person who received great pleasure in donating to many causes or simply buying a meal or medications for those in need. One of Phil's greatest joys was his love of travel and especially sharing this with his family. There are many countless memories of travels to far away exotic places with the ones he loved and those who loved him. He knew these vacations were far more valuable than the times "away from it all". These family gatherings created happy memories for all those close to his heart and will be cherished forever. A visitation will be held at 5:00pm and a memorial service will be held at 6:00pm, on Thursday, October 5, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home on 2308 Sterlington Road. This is strictly, a NO TIE service, in compliance with Phil's wishes. In lieu of flowers, please send all donations to The Council on Aging, The Humane Society, or The Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

DANIEL E. NYEGAARD FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA. Funeral services for Daniel E. Nyegaard, 94, of Farmerville will be held at 10:00AM Friday, Oct. 6, 2006 at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville with Bro. David Martin officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Ararat Cemetery, Downsville, LA. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Mr. Nyegaard, a retired carpenter, died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006. He was member of First Baptist Church of Farmerville and an avid gardener. Preceding him in death was his wife, Avis Nyegaard. He is survived by his brother-in-law, Bill Skains of Farmerville and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Charles Nyegaard, Fredrick Lee Nyegaard, John Yelton, Jay Yelton, Shorty Aulds and Mickey Turner. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00pm Thursday at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Friends may send messages to the family at www.farrarfh.com.

MARY ALICE ROBINSON Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA. Funeral services for Mary Alice Armstrong Robinson, 66, of Winnsboro will be held at 10AM Friday, October 6, 2006 in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Rev. Marion Collier officiating. Interment will follow in New Winnsboro Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-9 PM Thursday at the funeral home. She was born to George Henry and Mary Geneva Nichols Armstrong on September 22, 1940 in Winnsboro and passed from this life Monday, October 2, 2006 in West Monroe. Mrs. Robinson was a member of First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro, and had formerly worked as Personnel Director at the garment factory in Winnsboro as well as with Northeast LA. Soil Conservation. After the birth of her children, she no longer worked out side of the home and became a loving mother who remained devoted to her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her daughter Debra Kay Murray of West Monroe; son George Allen Robinson of Winnsboro; three grandsons Dustin Cole Broussard, George Tyler Robinson, and Adam Christopher Robinson; two sisters Ann Johnson of Winnsboro and Doris Kincaid of Fort Necessity; her children's father Clyde Robinson and special friend Buster Hammons. Pallbearers will be David DeBlieux, Dale Ethridge, Scott Fletcher, Don McDuffie, Mark Robinson, and Steve Robinson. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Casiday, Lynn Casiday, J.W. Dean, Donnie Ellerman, Mike Kramer, and Steve Pylant. To sign guestbook online, visit www.gillfirstnational.com

HUGH "Bill" TAYLOR Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Hugh "Bill" Taylor, 65, of Monroe, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 6, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel West Monroe. Rev. Scotty Sanders will be officiating. Interment to follow at Hasley Cemetery West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Hugh was born September 6, 1941 in Monroe, LA and passed away October 3, 2006 in Monroe, LA. Hugh was preceded in death by his parents; Mary and Hugh Taylor and a brother, Mike Taylor. He was a retired body shop manager. He is survived by daughters; Molly Taylor Simmons and Chris Taylor Shelby; sons; Harry Hugh Taylor, William Hugh Taylor, Jason Eric Taylor and Dax Taylor; brother; Steve Taylor and wife Jeanne; 8 grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Tommy Thomas, Trae Cady, Marvin Culpepper, Jim Sims, Scott Certain and Mickey Plunk. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The West Monroe Boys and Girls Club, 500 Evergreen Street, West Monroe, LA 71292. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Messages may be sent to the family @ www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

MR. BARREN "BUDDY" B. WALLACE Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Barren "Buddy" B. Wallace, 84, of West Monroe, LA will be at 10:30 AM Friday, October 6, 2006, at Pleasant Hill Congregational Church with Rev. George Jacobs officiating. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM at Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Mr. Wallace was born April 30, 1922 in Monroe, LA to Bertha Sims Wallace and Mett Wallace, and died October 3, 2006 at the Glenwood Hospital in West Monroe, LA. He later moved to Newellton, LA where he attended high school before enlisting in the U. S. Navy in 1939 to 1942. He served in Guadalcanal Island and California where he met and married Jennie DeStefani, his bride of 62 years. They settled into married life in Jennie's hometown of Woonsocket, RI. For over 30 years he worked as a machinist for Whitinsville Machine Works in MA. During that time he served as union steward for 10 years. After retiring, Buddy and Jennie returned to his boyhood home in West Monroe, LA, where they lived these past 7 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mett and Bertha Simms Wallace; and his brother, M. C. Wallace. Mr. Wallace is survived by his wife, Jennie DeStefani Wallace, of West Monroe, LA; two sons, Barren B. Wallace, Jr. and wife, Carol of St. Cloud, FL, and Wayne P. Wallace and wife, Kathy of West Monroe, LA; eight grandchildren, two great grandsons, brother, Randall Wallace of Chattanooga, TN; sister, Lillian Tatum of Indianapolis, IN; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends Pallbearers will be grandsons, Brian Wallace, Jamie Wallace, Dennis Bouvier, Joe Kanan, Adam Ables, and nephew, Steve Wallace. The family wishes to extend Special Thanks to Dr. William Smith and his compassionate staff, Dr. Causey, and the staff at Glenwood Medical Center for the excellent care given during Mr. Wallace's illness. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com.

Hazel Brackwell, 84
RUSTON — Hazel Brackwell, a sales clerk, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. today at Fellowship Cemetery, Dubach under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Robert Bradley, 75
Robert Bradley of Monroe, a retired syrup mill engineer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jackalene Caffrey, 61
Jackalene "Jackie" Caffrey of Monroe, a retired registered nurse, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Hugh Cooper, 75
Hugh Cooper of Monroe, a farmer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Ida Dixon, 52
STRONG, Ark. — Ida Dixon, a cashier at Teddy Bear's Convenience Store, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Family Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Kitty McGehee Fuller, 63
RUSTON — Kitty McGehee Fuller, a retired advertising sales representative, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Jerry G. Griggs Sr., 67
Jerry G. Griggs Sr. of West Monroe, a self-employed equipment broker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Horace Harrison, 85
BASTROP — Horace Harrison, a retired Morehouse Parish Schools principal, died Sept. 30. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Bethel Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Causey Cemetery, Bastrop.

Bernice Smith Jackson, 83
CLAYTON — Bernice Smith Jackson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at Clayton Garden of Rest under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Marcus Johnson, 50
BASTROP — Marcus Johnson, a Pilgrim Pride employee, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Star Baptist Church, Collinston. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston.

Geneva Kelly, 74
Geneva Kelly of Monroe, a homemaker died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at King Solomon Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

David Lane, 49
WISNER — David Lane died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Billy Wayne Oliveaux, 49
COLUMBIA — Billy Wayne Oliveaux, a farmer and welder, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser and Son Funeral Home, Columbia.

Mary Alice Robinson, 66
WINNSBORO — Mary Alice Robinson, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Pearl Robinson, 92
NEWELLTON — Pearl Robinson died Sept. 25. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Ruth D. Smith, 93
RUSTON — Ruth D. Smith, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Lorrie H. Thibodeaux, 53
TRINITY, Texas — Lorrie Hatfield Thibodeaux, formerly of Monroe, died Tuesday. Services are 4 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at New Forest Cemetery.

George Thrower, 35
PINE BLUFF, Ark — George Thrower died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Family Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Marlisia J. Winslow, 1
WINNSBORO — Marlisia J. Winslow, baby daughter of Lisa and Marcus Winslow, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert. Visitation is noon-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Winnsboro.

Previously acknowledged
Heltman, Evelyn: 1 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Palmer, Terry M.: 2 p.m. today, St. Rest Cemetery, Dubach.
Partin, Thomas F: 1 p.m. today, Drew Cemetery, West Monroe.
See, Mary Evelyn: 11 a.m. today, St. Mark's Methodist Church, Swartz

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

JOHN EDWARD BOYD Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for John Edward Boyd, 65, of Ruston, LA will be 2:00PM Saturday, October 7, 2006 at Trinity United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Andy Hurst. Interment will be at Pines Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Mr. Boyd passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 in Ruston following a lengthy illness. He was employed for Smurfit-Stone Container for 29 years where he served as a technical director for many years. While at Smurfit-Stone, John received the Chairman's Award for Excellence in 1996. He started a conservation project for wood ducks on the property of the papermill. This project is ongoing today. Mr. Boyd was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Linda Boyd of Ruston, LA; daughters, Ann Thompson and husband Russ of Ruston, LA, Susan Boyd and husband Troy Toups of New Orleans, LA, and Emily Boyd of Dallas, TX; sisters, Alma Boyd Guess of Pine Bluff, AR and Janice Boyd Baucum and husband Jack of Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Mary-Arthur Thompson and Henry Thompson of Ruston, LA; sister-in-law, Glenda Futrell of Monroe, LA; mother-in-law, Willie Mae Rogers of Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or to the American Heart Association. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 8:00PM Friday, October 6, 2006, in the Trinity Room at Trinity United Methodist Church. Online messages may be sent to: www.kilpatrickfuneralhome.com

THOMAS B. "TOMMY" BRADLEY Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Funeral services for Tommy Bradley, 58, of Delhi, LA will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, October 7, 2006, at the Delhi United Methodist Church. Rev. Joe Hamilton will officiate. Interment will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 7:00PM Friday at the Delhi United Methodist Church. Mr. Bradley died Wednesday at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston. He was a member and former chairman of the Administrative Board of the Delhi United Methodist Church and was a prominent choir member known for his beautiful voice and inspired vocal presentations. Tommy was a graduate of LA Tech University, a former member of the Delhi Town Council, the Delhi Lions Club and was a financial and banking officer. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Beatrice Hanks Bradley; a brother, John Bradley; and a brother-in-law, Gary Burnett. He is survived by his loving wife, Henrietta Frazier Bradley of Delhi, LA; one daughter Kacy Terra and her husband Chad, and granddaughter, Landry Kathryn of Plano, TX; two sisters, Bea Broussard and her husband Cecil of New Iberia, LA, and Susie Burnett, of Midland, TX. Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive Tommy. Pallbearers will be Dr. Jerry Ezell, Dr. Mark Scurria, Dr. Kenny Sehon, Dwight Clarke, Tommy Leoty, Ronnie Strain, Larry Pickett and Doyle McEacharn. Honorary pallbearers will be Rick Bayhi, Joe Mouton, Mike Jones, Corky Robinson, Mike McEacharn, and Mike Thompson. The family requests consideration of Delhi United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 395, or St. Jude's Hospital for any planned memorials. To leave a message of condolence to the family, please visit our web page at www.coxfuneral.com

JACKALENE "JACKIE" CAFFREY Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Ms. Jackalene "Jackie" Caffrey, 61, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM, Sunday, October 8, 2006, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA with Rev. Fred Rushing officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Marion, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Ms. Caffrey was born February 25, 1945 in Bastrop, LA and passed away October 4, 2006 in Monroe, LA. Ms. Caffrey was a retired registered nurse. She is survived by her mother; Margie Mullins, daughter, Shandy Grisham and husband Joey, Sheri Felton & husband Aubrey; son, Steven Long and wife Linda; grandchildren Jacob and Justin Long, Payton & Luke DelRio, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Michael Mullins, Darold Mullins, Max Morrow, Norman McNeil, Cole McNeil and Jason Watkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Evan Mullins, Harold Dartez, Jordan Owens, Jacob Long, and Justin Long. Visitation will be held Saturday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

KITTY BARR MCGEHEE FULLER Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Kitty Barr McGehee Fuller, 63, of Ruston, LA, will be 10:00AM Saturday, October 7, 2006, at Christ Community Church in Ruston, LA. Interment will be at Pines Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Mrs. Fuller passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 in Monroe following a lengthy illness. She retired from The Ruston Daily Leader in advertising. Mrs. Fuller attended Ouachita High School & ULM. She was an active member of Christ Community Church. She is survived by her husband, George James Fuller of Ruston, LA; children, Leith "Lee" Parks Ainsworth and husband Richard of Monroe, LA, Winston C. Matejowsky and wife Brigitte of Ruston, LA, Neal Fuller and wife Christine of Baton Rouge, LA, William Fuller and wife Karen of Houston, TX; stepfather, Harry L. Stone of West Monroe, LA; uncle, Derwood Cann of Monroe, LA; nine grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Christ Community Church Children's Ministry. Pallbearers will be Rick Hohlt, Michael Kolb, Stanley Procell, Shane Parks, Andy Nolan, Chris Andrews, Anthony Yakabowski, and John Ford. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Jim Rundell, A.J. Nolan, James Bryan, Durwood Kuhn, Albin Yakabowski, Rodney Irwin, Dr. Claude Irby, and Dale McKnight. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 8:00PM Friday, October 6, 2006 at the funeral home. Online messages may be sent to: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

JERRY GLENN GRIGGS, SR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Jerry Glenn Griggs, Sr., 67, of West Monroe, LA passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 after a short illness. Services will be held at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Saturday, October 7 at 10:00AM with Bro. Danny McIlveene officiating and Bro. Don Johnson contributing. Graveside services will follow at Hasley Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 5:00PM until 8:00PM. Mr. Griggs was born May 14, 1939, in West Monroe, LA to Dick and Louise Griggs. He was a self-employed equipment broker for the last four years. He retired from Scott Truck & Tractor in 2001, after 35 years of service. He was a member of the Louisiana National Guard and West Monroe Police Auxiliary for more than 10 years each. He was an avid hunter and member of the Caney Bayou Hunting Club. He was a fan of NASCAR and loved to travel, especially to Alaska. He was a devoted family man and caring friend. He will always be remembered for his honesty, integrity, sense of humor, and love of life. He excelled at meeting new people and making new friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Byron "Dick" Griggs. He is survived by his loving wife of over 48 years, Betty Sue Griggs; mother, Louise Griggs; two sons, Jerry Glenn Jr. and wife, Lisa Griggs, and Clint Monroe and wife, Michelle Griggs; one brother, Aubry Wayne and wife, Patsy Griggs; 7 grandchildren, Heidi Griggs, Jessica Griggs, Stormy and husband, Jason Pierce, Ellise and husband, Marty Deseamus, Jerry G. "Trey" Griggs, III, David Griggs, and Joan Griggs; 6 great-grandchildren all of West Monroe, LA; as well as many other close family members and friends. Pallbearers will be Trey Griggs, David Griggs, Dickie Worthey, Ricky Worthey, Ross Thompson, and Joe Roberts. Honorary pallbearers are the members of the Caney Bayou Hunting Club. Many heartfelt thanks are given for the wonderful support provided by Southern Care Hospice, especially Robin. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

KEVIN MICHAEL MCMILLAN Monroe, LA Kevin Michael McMillan, 49, of Clyde, NC, formerly of Monroe, LA, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2006 at Haywood Hospital in Waynesville, NC. Graveside services were held Wednesday, September 26 at Fines Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, high in the mountains. The Rev. Kathy McAbee officiated. Kevin was born June 6, 1957 in Freeport, TX. He was a graduate of Byrd High School in Shreveport, LA and attended and graduated from the California Institute of Music in Los Angeles, CA. He was a certified gun smith and designed and hand crafted stone jewelry. He was preceded in death by his father, Flem McMillan, Jr. of Sterlington and Monroe, LA. He is survived by his mother, Betty McMillan of Independence, MO, former food editor of The News-Star; his wife, Cathy of Clyde, NC; daughter, Katie; two sisters, Gayle Beler of North Kansas City, MO and Sharon Prince of Southaven, MS; and a brother, Buddy McMillan of Diamond Bar, CA. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Hospital and to the American Cancer Society.

MRS. M. CAROLINE BLACK PINKSTON Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Mrs. M. Caroline Black Pinkston, 73, of West Monroe, LA was born March 8,1933 in Morrilton, AR, and passed away October 5, 2006 in West Monroe, LA following a lengthy illness. Arrangements are being handled by Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe. Mrs. Pinkston was a member of Fair Park Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Jim Pinkston; daughter; Susan Beck and husband Cliff; 2 granddaughters; Hope Craft and husband Dennis, Jamie Duck and husband Nathan; and 3 great grandchildren. The family would like to send a heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff in the Oncology Department at Glenwood Regional Medical Center, and her friends and family of Fair Park Baptist Church, for their prayers and care during her illness. Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

LETHA "LEE" FAYE TOLBERT Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Services for Mrs. Letha "Lee" Faye Tolbert, 67, of Monroe, will be 2:00PM, Saturday, October 7, 2006, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, with Rev. Mark Watson officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Lee went home to be with her Lord and Savior, October 5, 2006, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Monroe, April 29, 1939, and had been a Monroe resident most of her life. Lee had been a real estate agent in Monroe for many years. Next to serving God in her church, Lee's most rewarding work was being a wife, mother and grandmother. Over the years Lee has been blessed to serve God in her church, Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church as head of Eucharist ministers, lector, and in many other ministries. She loved the Lord and was continually looking for opportunities to minister to people. During her treatment at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, God used her to touch many lives. Even in the midst of her own suffering, God gave her daily opportunities to encourage, pray for, and love people who were going through some of the darkest days of their lives. Not only patients but also the staff felt the strength of her faith in her presence and knew that she was a gift from God, just for them. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Evelyn Miller and grandmother, Letha Emily Green. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Vern "Perot" Tolbert; son, Nick Joseph Jungina and wife Pam; daughter, Lisa Gaye Jungina; sisters, Barbara Gaye Duprey and Billie Kay Rachael; and grandchildren, Brian Eskew, Eric Eskew, Nick Jungina, Joshua Jungina and Alexandra Jungina. Pallbearers will be Nick Jungina, Josh Jungina, Brian Eskew, Eric Eskew, Don Spatafora, and Warren Guerriero. Honorary pallbearers will be Dan Henry, Frank Jungina, Gene Perot, and John Pye. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Friday, October 6, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. A vigil wake service will be at 6:00PM. Memorials may be made to Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Online Registry/Condolences may be sent to www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

James C. Collins, 61
James C. Collins of Monroe, self-employed refinisher, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Boyd Crenshaw, 66
BASTROP — Boyd Crenshaw, a roofing contractor, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home today. Burial will be at Carter Cemetery, Collinston.

Gloria Jean Dahlhauser, 58
TALLULAH — Gloria Jean Dahlhauser, an insurance billing clerk, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah.

Calvin Davis, 52
FARMERVILLE — Calvin Davis died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Family Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Shakayla L. Davis, infant
Shakayla Lynn Davis of Monroe, the infant daughter of Veronica and Curtis Davis, died Monday. Graveside services are 9 a.m. today at Powell Avenue Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Donna Ezell, 39
WISNER — Donna Ezell died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

John Glover, 49
TALLULAH — John Glover, a laborer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Foster Gullatt, 78
RUSTON — Foster Gullatt, a retired oil field worker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Flakesha Jackson, 31
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Flakesha Jackson, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Cain Ridge No. 2 Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Gaither Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Mary Jenkins, 43
BASTROP — Mary Jenkins, a Morehouse School Board employee, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New Philadelphia Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop.

Lodie Johnson, 86
DUBACH — Lodie Johnson, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Geneva Kelly, 74
Geneva Kelly of Monroe, a homemaker died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at King Solomon Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

Irene H. Laird, 83
TALLULAH — Irene H. Laird, a retired cashier, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah.

Ezzie Lee Morgan, 64
COLUMBIA — Ezzie Lee Morgan, a laborer, died Sept. 29. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at St. Paul Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Daniel E. Nyegaard, 94
FARMERVILLE — Daniel E. Nyegaard, a retired carpenter, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial is at Mount Ararat Cemetery, Downsville.

Billy Wayne Oliveaux, 49
COLUMBIA — Billy Wayne Oliveaux, a farmer and welder, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Bellview Baptist Church, Columbia. Burial will be at Burroughs Garden of Memories Cemetery, Columbia, under the direction of Riser and Son Funeral Home, Columbia.

Jake Owen Raborn, 4
Jake Owen Raborn of West Monroe, child of Staci and Don Raborn, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gladys Fudge Raybun, 76
BASTROP — Gladys Fudge Raybun, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Shilo Cemetery, Beekman.

Pearl Robinson, 92
NEWELLTON — Pearl Robinson died Sept. 25. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Shackleford Missionary Baptist Church, Newellton. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Martha Roy, 95
Martha Roy of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Good Hope Baptist Church, Corey. Visitation is noon-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Ruth Dillard Smith, 93
RUSTON — Ruth Dillard Smith, a retired secretary for the Soil Conservation Service, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is noon until service time today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery near Farmerville.

Renata Stewart, 25
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Renata Stewart, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Northstar Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. Saturday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be at Good Samaritan Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Hugh 'Bill' Taylor, 65
Hugh "Bill" Taylor of Monroe, a retired body shop manager, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Barren B. Wallace, 84
Barren B. "Buddy" Wallace of West Monroe, a retired machinist, died Tuesday. Services are 10:30 a.m. today at Pleasant Hill Congregational Church. Graveside services are 2 p.m. at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lucinda Washington, 91
TALLULAH — Lucinda Washington died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Bennie Mae Watson, 84
Bennie Mae Watson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sept. 29. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Previously acknowledged
Cooper, Hugh: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Jackson, Bernice Smith: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton.
Johnson, Marcus: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Star Baptist Church, Collinston.
Thibodeaux, Lorrie H.: 4 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Winslow, Marlisia J.: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert

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

TRAVIS G. HART Rose-Neath Funeral Home Minden, LA. A Memorial Service for Travis G. Hart will be held at 7P.M. on Monday, October 9, 2006 at First Baptist Church in Minden, LA. with the Rev. Brian Mercer, Rev. Ryan Horton officiating. All arrangements will be handled by Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden, LA. Travis was born on November 30, 1974 and has entered into rest after a heroic 6 year battle with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma cancer. Even as a child Travis pursued a close relationship with God and was a true example of eternal hope and unfaltering faith. He will forever serve as an inspiration to all. A native of Minden, LA., Travis was a 1992 graduate of Glenbrook High School. Travis was a member of the Southern Arkansas University Football team before transferring to University of Louisiana Monroe and then to Louisiana Tech University in Ruston where he graduated in 2002 with a BS in education. Travis dedicated his life to education and was proud to be an educator at the Louisiana YCP program in Minden. Travis also served as an Educator, Sponsor of the Fellowship for Christian Athletes and Coach at Doyline High School in Doyline, LA. where he served as an example to countless young people. Travis was a spokesperson for Cancer Together, a Baylor Medical Center Program and for Johnson and Johnson's United Way Campaign. Travis was a member of First United Methodist Church Minden and the Singles and Doubles Class. Travis was an active contributor and volunteer participant to the annual Minden St. Jude's fundraiser. Travis was an avid fisherman, outdoorsman and staunch LSU fan who loved life and laughter. Travis is survived by his loving wife and caregiver, Kammie Seffens Hart as well as a host of Family and Friends. Kammie will receive friends at the First United Methodist Church in Minden, LA. in the Wesley Room from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday, October 8. Travis requested to be cremated and a marker will be placed in the Gardens of Memory in Minden, LA. Special thanks to: Dr. Robert Massingil and Staff, Dr. Edward Agura and Staff, Dr. Berry Weinberger, Dr. Kelly Carslile, Dr. David Tyler, Dr. Chris Earndhardt, Dr. Michael Chandler, Sally Bethea FNP, Dr. Charles Lyons, Dr. Charles Byrd, Dr. Jonathan Henderson, Baylor Medical Center Bone Marrow transplant team, LSU Medical Center Bone Marrow transplant team, Minden Medical Center and Home Health and Odysses Hospice Care. In lieu of flowers to please make donations to the Singles and Doubles Class Fund at First United Methodist Church, 903 Broadway, Minden, LA. 71055. These funds will be used to establish the Annual Travis G. Hart Memorial College Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to an area high school senior who will be pursuing a career in Education.

MYRTIS CORINNE REESE Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA. Funeral services for Myrtis Reese, 86, of Baskin, LA. will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, October 8, 2006 at Baskin Baptist Church under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Rev. Marion Spence officiating. Interment will follow in Coax Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5PM until 9PM Saturday at the funeral home. She was born to Christopher and Maude Gregory Tillman on April 25, 1920 in Mangham, LA and passed from this life on October 5, 2006 at Plantation Manor Nursing Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Reese was a member of Baskin Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Coyle Reese; sister: Sybil Johnson; brother J. C. Tillman and a special granddaughter: Bridgette Reese. She is survived by her daughter Carolyn Watson and husband Harold of Auburn, AL; son Frank Marshall Reese and wife JoAnna of Baskin, LA; daughter Claudia Banks and husband Kenny of Winnsboro, LA. two sisters; Beth Ellerbe and Edwina Howard both of Monroe, LA.; six grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and one great great grandson. A number of nieces and nephews and friends Pallbearers will be James Wiltshire, Melvin Case, June Long, Charles McDonald, Tim Eubanks and Keary Rogers To sign the guest book on line visit: www.gillfirstnational.com

MR. JAMES C. MONCRIEF Riser Funeral Home,Inc. Funeral services for Mr. James C Moncrief, 92 of Columbia,LA are scheduled for 2PM graveside Sunday at the Columbia Hill Cemetery, with Rev. Eddie Riley officiating. Services are under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. James Castor Moncrief was born on November 9, 1913 at Hico, LA. to the union of his parents the late Charles Clinton Moncrief and Arrelia Moncrief. He was also preceded in death by his sisters and brothers- Mel & her husband Lance Arthurs, Toliver Moncrief, Felton & his wife Bertie Moncrief, Pat and her husband Lawrence Vanvrankin, Billy & her husband Dan Smalling, and Ilene Moncrief. Mr. Moncrief is survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Sunday from 11AM until 1:40PM at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 U S Highway 165, Columbia, La. Condolences may be sent to the Moncreif family at riserfuneral@aol.com

LETHA "LEE" FAYE TOLBERT Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Services for Mrs. Letha "Lee" Faye Tolbert, 67, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00PM, Saturday, October 7, 2006, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church Donations will be accepted at Cross Keys Bank for the Lee Tolbert Memorial Fund. The Celebration of Life Benefit and Fundraiser in honor of Lee Tolbert will be held at Catfish Cabin, Louisville Ave., Monroe, Saturday, October 7, 2006 at 6:30 PM. Please join us for a buffet meal and visitation with the Tolbert family.

Edna M. Layfield Boren, 65
LAKE ST. JOHN — Edna Maxie Layfield Boren died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Comer Funeral Home Chapel, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Monclova Cemetery, Waterproof.

Robert Bradley, 75
Robert James Bradley of Monroe, a forklift operator, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Thomas B. Bradley, 58
DELHI — Thomas B. Bradley, a financial loan officer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Delhi United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Jackalene Caffrey, 61
Jackalene "Jackie" Caffrey of Monroe, a retired registered nurse, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Marion.

Billy Wayne Donohue, 25
PIONEER — Billy Wayne "Pork Chop" Donohue, an oilfield driller, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Herringville Cemetery, Monticello.

Donna Ezell, 39
GILBERT — Donna Ezell died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time today at the chapel. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery in Gilbert under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jerry Glenn Griggs Sr., 67
Jerry Glenn Griggs Sr. of West Monroe, a self-employed equipment broker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

W.D. Ivey, 100
W.D. Ivey of West Monroe, a former school bus driver, died Tuesday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Mineral Springs CME Church, Calhoun. Visitation is 5-6:30 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Parker Town Cemetery, Calhoun.

Norman J. Lancon, 71
GRAYSON — Norman J. "Sonny" Lancon, formerly of Jeanerette and a retired supervisor with Allen Tank, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today at funeral home. Burial will be in Hebron Cemetery west of Grayson.

David Lane, 49
WISNER — David Lane died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Mount Zion Church of Christ Holiness, Gilbert. Burial will be in Hope Estate Cemetery in Wisner under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

L.C. Page, 86
OAK RIDGE — L.C. Page, formerly of Rayville, a retired railroad tower agent and television technician, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be 3 p.m. Monday in Old Saline Cemetery near Castor.

Dorothy Mae Riley, 52
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Dorothy Mae Riley, a clerk, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at United Pentecostal Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 8 a.m. until the service time at the church Sunday. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Clifford C. Scriber, 92
FORT NECESSITY — Clifford C. "Snookes" Scriber, a retired farmer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Willie Marie Smith, 86
CLAYTON — Willie Marie Smith, an operating room technician, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Clayton Baptist Church, Clayton. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Old Pine Hill Cemetery, Sicily Island, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Alex Stewart, 37
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Alex Stewart, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Progressive Chapel Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. Sunday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

John Wright Tillman, 81
SHREVEPORT — John Wright Tillman, formerly of Monroe, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Bossier City.

Letha 'Lee' Tolbert, 67
Letha "Lee" Faye Tolbert of Monroe, a real estate agent, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Nobie Estelle Toney, 87
Nobie Estelle Toney of Sterlington, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Good Hope Cemetery, Marion. Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Previously acknowledged
Collins, James C.: 11 a.m. today, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe.
Cooper, Hugh: 11 a.m. today, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Dahlhauser, Gloria Jean: 2 p.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Jackson, Bernice Smith: 2 p.m. today, St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton.
Jackson, Flakesha: 1 p.m. today, Cain Ridge No. 2 Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Jenkins, Mary: 2 p.m. today, New Philadelphia Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Johnson, Marcus: 1 p.m. today, New Star Baptist Church, Collinston.
Kelly, Geneva: 2 p.m. today, King Solomon Baptist Church, Monroe.
Morgan, Ezzie Lee: 2 p.m. today, St. Peter Baptist Church, Columbia.
Raybun, Gladys Fudge: 1 p.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Robinson, Pearl: 1 p.m. today, Shackle Ford M.B. Church, Newellton.
Roy, Martha: 1 p.m. today, Good Hope Baptist Church, Corey.
Stewart, Renata: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Northstar Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Watson, Bennie Mae: 1 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Winslow, Marlisia J.: 1 p.m. today, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert

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

MEGAN MCCALL MCKNIGHT Memorial Services Megan was born in Eureka, California on December 26, 1989. She passed away on September 16, 2006 at St. Jude's Cancer Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. after an eight-month battle with Leukemia. Megan was the daughter of Paul and Kaye McKnight, founders of the Sober Nest Recovery Homes in Monroe, LA. Despite her illness, Megan also worked very hard at these homes. She was always busy at helping others with their general needs. Megan attended Cypress Point Elementary School before moving to West Monroe where she attended Woodlawn Elementary School,, Calhoun Middle School and West Ouachita High School. Due to her Downs Syndrome. Megan was able to achieve higher standards than what was expected. She was the only one that did not know that she actually had Downs Syndrome. One of her favorite activities was going to Fast Track Speedway in Chatham, LA., where she came to watch her dad race weekly. Because of her dedication to the drivers, they have dedicated the Spooky 50 Race in her honor on October 21, 2006. Her three favorite drivers were Bubba Mullins, Doug Murphy, and Steve Howard, leaving her dad in fourth place. Megan also enjoyed Mt. Vernon's Youth Group and playing basketball on their teams. She was able to attend her very first high school prom, which was one of the biggest highlights of her life just before her illness. Megan taught many people the real meaning of unconditional love. She found good in everyone and everything. Because she was so special to all of us, we, the McKnight family are asking everyone to please come and help us celebrate her memorial service that will be uplifting and untraditional - as Megan was. Memorial service will be held at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 8 miles out on Jonesboro Road, (look for sign and turn left - just before Woodlawn Elementary School) on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. Because of Megan's love for flowers and plants, we are requesting that you bring a live plant to be planted in her garden or bring finger foods and pastries for the fellowship that will take place after the service. If anyone would like to make a donation to help offset her expenses due to the lengthy illness, it can be made to Capital One Bank - Kaye McKnight Building Fund - Account # 5730719878. Megan leaves behind her loving parents, four brothers, four sisters, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and most of all her loving aunt Edith Tidwell. The McKnight family would like to extend warm thanks to everyone that helped us get through this difficult time.

BENNIE IRVIN MURRAY Southern Funeral Home Kilpatrick Funeral Home Winnfield, LA Mr. Bennie Irvin Murray, age 72, of Winnfield, LA, passed away Friday, October 6, 2006, at the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, LA. Mr. Murray was retired from Plum Creek, where he served as a superintendent. He was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, where he served as executive secretary of the Winnfield Ward. Mr. Murray served in the Gulf State Missions as Young Men's President. He served his country in the United States Marine Reserve. He was also a member of Ducks Unlimited, the NRA, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was the son of the late Willie Murray and the late Nellie (Pratt) Murray. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mildred Murray of Winnfield, LA; one son, Monte I. Murray and wife Neica of Winnfield, LA; three daughters, Vicky M. Keiffer of Winnfield, LA, Kathy M. Swisher and husband Ron of Wilton, NH, Sonya M. Tenczynski and husband John of Dallas, TX; one sister, Geraldine Chandler of Haughton, LA; ten grandchildren, Michael Fredieu and wife Jennifer, Courtney Grantadams and husband Steve, Nicholas Fredieu and fiancee Perri, Jennifer Keiffer and fiancee Nathan, Benji Carpenter and wife Wendy, Kristan Hutchinson and husband Benji, Brent Murray and fiancee Delinda, Dustin Fredieu and wife Erin, Kyle Murray, and Ragan Carpenter; twelve great-grandchildren, Brett Keiffer, Jacob Fredieu, Paige Vail, Phillip Fredieu, Cami Vail, Connor Fredieu, Cody Bingham, Isabelle Fredieu, Stormy Carpenter, Drew Hutchinson, Iva Fredieu, and Bradon Fredieu. A Host of Nephews and Nieces. Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, LA, where the family will receive friends from 4:30PM to 9:00PM Saturday, October 7, 2006 and from 10:00AM to 2:00PM Sunday, October 8, 2006. Funeral services will be held at Southern Funeral Home at 2:00PM Sunday, October 8, 2006, with Bro. Ronnie Taylor officiating. Interment will be at Garden Of Memories Cemetery in Winnfield, LA. To express messages of condolence online, visit www.southernfuneralhome.com Rayville, LA

L.C. PAGE, Services for Mr. L C Page, 86, of Oak Ridge, LA, formally of Rayville, LA will be 10:00AM Monday, Oct. 9, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Rayville, LA with Minister Waymon Swain assisted by Bro. Buddy Frost officiating with interment services to follow in Old Saline Cemetery near Castor, LA at 3:00PM, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Mr. Page was a member of Central Church of Christ in Bastrop, LA. Ministers Waymon Swain and Joe Nichols. He was also a World War II Navy Veteran and a recipient of the Bronze Star for his valor in the line of duty. He was a retired Railroad Tower Agent for Illinois Central Railroad. He was also one of the first Television technician in Northeast Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Belver Page; two daughters, Janice Lynn Page and Sharon Louise Page; and two brothers, R V Page and Thelmer Page. He is survived by two daughters, Linda Swain and her husband Lloyd of Oak Ridge, LA and Karen Keller and her husband Rick of Sterlington, LA; grandchildren, Rhonda Crews, Chris Swain, Kelly Cook and Quaid Keller; 9 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and one sister Gladys Hunt of Hawaii. Pallbearers will be Lloyd Swain, Rick Keller, Quaid Keller, Chris Swain, Randall Crews, Wilson Cook and Josh Skipper. Visitation will be from 2:00PM until 5:00PM Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006 at the funeral home. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

SARAH TUMINELLO TICHELI Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Services for Mrs. Sarah Tuminello Ticheli, 91, of Monroe, LA, will be at 10:00AM, Monday, October 9, 2006, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, with Rev. Mark Watson officiating. Interment will be in St. Matthew Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Ticheli was born September 17, 1915, in Chatawa, MS to her parents, Constance and James Tuminello, raised in Hammond, LA and lived in Monroe, LA for seventy-two years. She died October 7, 2006, in Monroe, LA. She attended St. Matthew Catholic Church in Monroe, LA for many years and later became one of the founding members of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Monroe, where she served as a faithful member for more than 45 years. She was a lifetime member of the Catholic Daughters of America and a member of St. Joseph's Altar Society. For many years she cooked for many church functions. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved to cook for her family every Sunday. Her meals will truly be missed along with the special love she had with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Paul Ticheli; parents, Constance and James Tuminello; brothers, John, Frank and Ben Tuminello; sisters, Rosa Ippolito and Jenny Ippolito; and son-in-law, Frank Jungina, Sr. She is survived by her children, Mona Ticheli Alderman and husband Pete of West Monroe, LA and Connie Ticheli Jungina and Tony F. Ticheli of Monroe, LA; sister, Antoinette T. Ticheli of Monroe, LA; sister-in-law, Dollie Sweet of Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Frankie Jungina and wife Rhonda of Monroe, LA, Greg Jungina and wife Suzy of Austin, TX, David Jungina and wife Laura of Monroe, LA, Theresa Jungina Franklin and husband Terry of McKinney, TX, Jeff Alderman of West Monroe, LA, Sara Alderman Tanner and husband Ronnie of Covington, LA; great-grandchildren, Jared Jungina Vincent, Jessica Jungina Vincent, Matthew Walker, Megan Tanner, Corinne Tanner, Scott Tanner, Isaac Jungina, Kara Franklin, Amy Franklin, Gracie Franklin, Jarrod Surratt, Austin Allen, Taylor Jordan, Breanna Jordan, and McKenzie Jordan; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be James Ticheli, Adam Ticheli, Ken Washer, Tommy Gardner, Harvey Sweet, and Anthony Ardito. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM, Sunday, October 8, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. A vigil wake service will be at 6:00PM. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

JOHN WRIGHT TILLMAN Rose-Neath Funeral Home Bossier City, LA Mr. John Wright Tillman, 81, formerly of Monroe, LA, died Friday, October 6, 2006 in Shreveport, LA. Services will be held at 2:30PM Sunday, October 8, 2006 at Barksdale United Methodist Church with Rev. Paul C. Carroll, Sr. officiating, pastor of Barksdale United Methodist Church. There will be a graveside service at 10:00AM Monday, October 9, 2006 at Monroe Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Joe Solomon officiating under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home of Bossier City, LA. Mr. Tillman was a retired controller from Bordon Dairy. He was a member of Barksdale United Methodist Church and also served his country during WWII in the 70th Infantry Division. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Oneita P. Tillman; parents, Clee and Alva Tillman; brothers, his unnamed infant twin, Clee Tillman, Jr., Walter Lee; sisters, Marjorie Tillman and Marie T. Kulcke. Survivors include: wife, Judy Woods Tillman of Shreveport, LA; daughters, Pollye S. Tillman of Monroe, LA, Beverly T. Sanders and husband, David of Blanchard, LA, Barbara T. Landry of Dallas, TX; stepdaughter, Kimberly Adkins and husband, Phillip of Shreveport, LA; stepson, Shawn Willis of Heflin, LA; sister, Josie Carroll of Ruston, LA; grandchildren, Ben Sanders of Blanchard, LA, Caroline Adkins of Shreveport, LA, Zachary Willis of Heflin, LA, Kelly Willis of Castor, LA and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be David Sanders, Ben Sanders, Shawn Willis, Zachary Willis, Greg McCarter, Dale Carroll, Danny Carroll and Phillip Adkins. Honorary Pallbearers will be Don Hensley, Ed Allen, Dan Resendez and Doug Ginn. The family would like to thank his caregiver, Peggy Procell, Dr. Jeff White, Dr. Stephen Kilpatrick, Dr. Randy White and Dr. Huan Le and their staff. Memorials may be made to Barksdale United Methodist Church, the American Heart Association or to the donor's choice.

ESTELLE TONEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Nobie Estelle Toney of Sterlington, LA, was born on August 15, 1919, in Moro Bay, AR, she passed away on October 5, 2006. Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Monday, October 9, 2006 at Good Hope Cemetery near Marion, LA. Visitation will be from 10:00AM to 12:00 Noon before service at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Paul McComack, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years Curtis D. Toney, daughters; Mary Magdelene Bowen and Alice Stires. Survived by her sons, Curtis Harold Toney and wife DiAnn of Alta Loma, CA; Richard Toney of Riverside, CA; daughters, Brenda Hall Bowen of Sterlington, LA; grandsons, Cecil A. Tackett and wife Pamela of Spencer, LA; Curtis Lovell Tacket and wife Laurie of Manor, TX; Brian Stires and wife Cindy of Sterlington, LA; John Wesley Stires and wife Ann of Simi Valley, CA; Curtis Ray Nichols and wife Susan of Dunn, NC; Vern Breland and wife Melissa of Sterlington, LA; Michael Breland and wife Jerri of Spearsville, LA; Rick Toney of Alto Loma, CA. Granddaughters, Cherie Miller of Marion, LA; Robin Smilor and husband Michael of Alto Loma, CA; Debbie Reitzell and husband Ray of Clarks; Kathy Allen and husband Randall of Coats, NC; Toni Thompson and husband Randy of Sterlington, LA, numerous great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

Jamie 'Miss Polly' Jordan, 86
Jamie "Miss Polly" Jordan, formerly of the Aulds Chapel/Calhoun community, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Aulds Chapel Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Aulds Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the church.

Jake Owen Raborn, 4
Jake Owen Raborn of West Monroe died Thursday. Services are 2:30 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Myrtis Reese, 86
BASTROP — Myrtis Reese, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Baskin Baptist Church. Burial will be in Coax Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

John T. Smith, 68
RUSTON — John T. Smith, a truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Vienna Cemetery, Vienna. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday.

Mamie E. Trunzler, 93
JONESVILLE — Mamie E. Trunzler died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at St. Girods Catholic Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Previously acknowledged
Bradley, Robert: 11 a.m. Monday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Caffrey, Jackalene: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Donohue, Billy Wayne: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Ivey, W.D.: 2:30 today, Mineral Springs CME, Calhoun.
Lancon,Norman J.: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Page, L.C.: 10 a.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.
Riley, Dorothy Mae: 2 p.m. today, United Pentecostal Church, Lake Providence.
Scriber, Clifford C.: 2 p.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Smith, Willie Marie: 2 p.m. today, Clayton Baptist Church, Clayton.
Stewart, Renata: 1:30 p.m. today, Northstar Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Stewart, Alex: 1 p.m. Monday, Progressive Chapel Church, Lake Providence.
Toney, Nobie Estelle: 2 p.m. Monday, Good Hope Cemetery, Marion

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

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

MRS. LILLIE SMITH RINICKER West Monroe, LA Services for Mrs. Lillie Smith Rinicker, 97, of West Monroe, LA, formerly of Lake Providence, LA, will be 2:00PM Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006 at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence, LA with Bro.Calton Yeager and Bro. Charles Holstead officiating. Mrs. Rinicker was born Sept. 14, 1909 in Haynesville, LA, and went to be with her Lord Oct. 7, 2006. Mrs. Rinicker was a member of Ridge Avenue Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Rinicker was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She lived a long and happy life and always put her family and her faith in God first. She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Prentice E. Rinicker and a special grandson Andrew Lowery Rinicker. She is survived by her son, Dale Rinicker and wife Jimmie Gail, of West Monroe, LA; daughters, Janet Chancellor and husband Leo, of Monroe, LA, Myra McDonald and husband Larry, of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Edwin Moulder and wife Gail of Monroe, LA, Gale Danner and husband Scott, Amy Kane and husband Dusty, of West Monroe, LA, Sandy Rinicker and wife Bethany of Maryville, TN, Shelly Rizzotti and husband Chris, of Burbank, CA; great-grandchildren, Chad Moore, Nicole Jackson and husband David, Elizabeth Moulder, Christopher Corrent of Monroe, LA, Terri Hemphill and husband Charlie, Trey Vocker, of West Monroe, LA, Garrett Rinicker of Ruston, LA, Hallee Rinicker, Mattie Rinicker of Maryville, TN; great great-grandchildren, Shelby Moore, Josh Moore, of Monroe, LA. Special sister-in-law and best friend, Mary "Moot" Rinicker of West Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be Edwin Moulder, Dusty Kane, Chad Moore, Christopher Corrent, Jamie Modisette and Gary Parker. Honorary Pallbearers will be Trey Vocker and Elizabeth Moulder. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the "Fellowship Class" of Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, 1009 Ridge Avenue, West Monroe, LA 71291.

THOMAS "MAC" MAXWELL SUTTON Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mr. Thomas "Mac" Sutton, 89, will be 11:00AM, Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at Beulah Cemetery in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Reverend Butch McGee. Mr. Sutton was born on January 3, 1917 in Baskin, LA and passed away on October 8, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mac was retired from Tennessee Gas as a gas operator after forty years of service. He was also a veteran of World War II having served in the Army as an ammunition handler and received the Bronze Star three times. He was preceded in death by his four brothers, two sisters and parents. Survivors included his wife of 37 years: Geneva Inez Bryan Sutton; sons: Gerald Griggs of West Monroe, LA, Kenneth Griggs and wife Stephanie of Hiram, GA; daughter, Linda Futch and husband Johnny of Monroe, LA; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren; two sisters, Janice and Inez. Pallbearers will be Johnny Futch, Ryan Griggs, Adam Wharton, Chase Gonzales and Kain Allison. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 10, 2006 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com

Willie Parrish Barr, 96
ATLANTA — Willie "Bill" Parrish Barr, a retired teacher, died Monday. Services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Atlanta Baptist Church, Atlanta. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Winnfield, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Zelma C. Berry, 88
WINNSBORO — Zelma C. Berry, a retired schoolteacher, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-8 p.m today at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Winnsboro Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Maude Gertrude Franks, 99
MARION — Maude Gertrude Franks, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

Catherine A. Messina, 79
Catherine Adragna Messina of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Johnnie Faye Migues, 62
HEFLIN — Johnnie Faye "Nonnie" Migues, a Blazer Construction employee, died Sunday. Services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Catholic Church, Minden. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today with the Vigil at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Graveside services will be at Bistineau Cemetery, Heflin under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden.

Vertie Mae Miller, 86
Vertie Mae Miller of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rhymes Cemetery, Monroe.

Mildred Daniel Pearson, 84
Mildred Daniel Pearson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

William C. Petty, 63
DEBERRY, Texas — William C. Petty, owner of LPS Electric in Monroe and plant manager for Reliance Electric in Shreveport, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Southside Funeral Home, Shreveport. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Panola Mount Zion Cemetery, Panola Texas, at 12:30 p.m.

Eula Pullen, 94
JONESVILLE — Eula Pullen died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Calvin Sheppard, 75
Calvin Sheppard of Monroe, a woodcutter, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Ora Belle Stuart, 87
TALLULAH — Ora Belle Stuart, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-2:15 Wednesday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

William Tatum, 87
FARMERS BRANCH, Texas — William Tatum, formerly of West Monroe, a retired plumber/steamfitter, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.

Dorothy Tidwell, 91
WISNER — Dorothy Tidwell died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kendricks Ferry Pentecostal Church, Wisner. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Old Pine Hills Cemetery, Sicily Island, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Pearlie Mae Whitmore, 76
BASTROP — Pearlie Mae Whitmore died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Second Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Marion Baptist Church Cemetery, Marion.

Previously acknowledged
Arnold, Robert Lee: 2 p.m. today, Melbourne Baptist Church, Transylvania.
Murry, William Aubrey: 2 p.m. today, Bethel Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Rinicker, Lillie Smith: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Spurlock, Crawford Eldridge "Butch": 1 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop

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

ZELMA C.BERRY Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Zelma C. Berry, age 88 of Winnsboro will be at 10:00AM Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006 at the Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro, LA with Rev. Hank Hamilton officating. Burial will be in the New Winnsboro Cemetery under the directions of Mulhearn Funeral Home. She is preceded in death by her brothers & sisters, Sarah Evelyn Berry, C.W. Berry, Jr., Thelma Berry (twin sister); and Judge Benjamin I. Berry. Survivors include her cousins, Jimmy A. Guice, & Johnny M. Guice of Winnsboro, LA Catherine L. Franks of Shreveport, LA; two nephews James W. Berry of Rayville, La. and Charles W. Berry of Alexandria, La. Pallbearers will be Brad Guice, Jeb Guice, Dr. George Gowan, Tommy Womble, Daniel Robinson, and Rob Franks.

MRS. ORLEAN ROGERS BOYD Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Orlean Rogers Boyd, 89, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, October 12, 2006 at Monroe Memorial Park with Rev. Terry Slawson officiating, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Mrs. Boyd was born June 17, 1917 in Eros, LA. and died October 10, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Boyd will be remembered as a loving wife and grandmother. Mrs. Boyd was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Boyd; and her grandson, Joel Rundell. Survivors include her children, Sandra Haddad and Sharon Rundell and husband Jim; two grandchildren, Jason Haddad and wife Lori and Heather Haddad; three great grandchildren, Hunter Haddad, Ethan Haddad and Elijah Haddad. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Online message may be sent for the family to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

GLORIA "KAY" POPE CARR Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA Mrs. Gloria "Kay" Pope Carr, age 67, died on October 9, 2006 after a life long battle with kidney disease. Kay passed away at her home in Bossier City, LA. Left to honor her memory are her daughter, Daphne and son-in-law Ted Griffin; granddaughter Sarah Elizabeth, all of Haughton, LA; son Bruce Randolph, daughter-in-law, Donna Adams and granddaughter, Sumer Danielle of Laurel, MS; sister, Carlene and brother-in-law, Bob Adcock of Knoxville, TN; several nieces and nephews; as well as many beloved friends. Visitation is in Bossier City on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home from 5:00PM to 8:00PM. Graveside services will be held on Thursday at 11:00AM at Legion Cemetery in Newellton under direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the National Kidney Foundation.

CATHERINE ADRAGNA MESSINA Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Services for Mrs. Catherine Adragna Messina 79, of Monroe, LA, will be at 10:00AM, Thursday, October 12, 2006, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, with Rev. Sebastian Kallarackal officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Messina was born April 8, 1927, in Monroe, LA and died October 9, 2006, in Monroe, LA. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Our Lady of Fatima Altar Society, Pioneers Club, and Con Fraternity of Christian Mothers. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Frances Adragna. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Carey M. Messina of Monroe, LA; sons and daughters-in-law, Carey J. and Jolie Messina of Baton Rouge, LA, and John A. and Rene Messina of Monroe, LA; daughters and son-in-law, Cathy M. and Don Trichel of Monroe, LA and Lisa F. Messina of Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Ryan Trichel, Laura Catherine Trichel, Emily Rose Messina, Nathalie Elizabeth Messina, John Thomas Messina, and Catherine Mary Messina; and numerous cousins and friends. Pallbearers will be John P. Cruz, Frank Bruscato, Tony Bruscato, Jimmy Balsamo, Jr., Ryan Trichel, and John Thomas Messina. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Roberts, Victor Zagone, and Thomas H. Mulhearn, III. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Wednesday, October 11, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. A vigil wake service will be at 6:00PM with a Rosary to follow. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Altar Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

LEROY STERN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Services for Mr. LeRoy Stern, 78, of Monroe, LA, will be at 11:00AM, Wednesday, October 11, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rabbi Barry Block officiating. Interment will be in the Jewish Cemetery. Mr. Stern, the retired owner of Stern ChemTech Corporation, was born September 23, 1928, in Monroe, LA and died October 9, 2006, in Monroe, LA. He was a member of Bayou Desiard Country Club, Rotary Club where he was a Paul Harris Fellow, Barak Shrine Temple, Graham Surghner Masonic Lodge #383, and Temple B'Nai Israel. He served on Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo Board and Crime Stoppers Board. He was the founder of Twin City Gun and Skeet Club and founder and president of CSA: Chemical Specialty Associates. He was an avid golfer, card player and LSU supporter. Family and education was always so important to LeRoy. As a young man, his family was known as "STERN The Musical Family" which included his mother, father, and brothers. He attended LSU and was a member of Zeta Beta Tau fraternity. During World War II, he served in the United States Air Force Intelligence. Mr. Stern is survived by his wife, Marilyn Strauss Stern; son, Lee Stern; daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa Stern and Dr. Steve Crawford and Beth Solmson and Rick A. Cole; brother Louis Stern; grandchildren Will, Leah and Ben Crawford, Dustin, Nathan and Kyle Cole, and Molly Vaughn; niece, Kathy Rabin; nephews, Mike and Mark Stern; and many cousins and friends. Pallbearers will be Dr. Steve Crawford, Rick Cole, Saul Mintz, Dr. Bob Sarama, Mike Stern, and Neil Rabin. Honorary pallbearers will be Will Crawford, Ben Crawford, Dustin Cole, Nathan Cole, and Kyle Cole. Visitation will be from 9:30AM until 11:00AM, Wednesday, October 11, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. In appreciation, the family wishes to thank Hospice Care of Louisiana and Harris Personal Care Service with a special thanks to Jerry Harris, Demetria Frazier, and Brooksie Bailey. Memorials may be made to Dr. and Mrs. Gene Burke Fund for Lymphoma Research, M.D. Anderson Research Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486 or your favorite charity. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

WILLIAM THOMAS TATUM Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for William Thomas Tatum, 87, of Farmers Branch, TX, formerly of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, October 11, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Larry Linson officiating. Burial will be in the Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Tatum died October 9, 2006 in Farmers Branch, TX. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during WWII. Mr. Tatum is preceded in death by his wife Thelma Tatum. Survivors include his sons, James E. Tatum, W. Don Tatum and wife Nancy, and Kenneth Wayne Tatum; grandchildren, Brian Tatum, Kevin Tatum, Denise Tatum and Donna Tatum Johnson; great grandchildren, Kyle, Jamie, Nicholas, Dylan, and Ryan; brother, Henry Tatum; sister, Florence Skains; loving companion, Robbie Broyles. Pallbearers will be Brian Tatum, Kevin Tatum, Monty Pinton, Roger Pinton, and Gene Terral. Visitation will be from 9:00AM until service time Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Edgewood Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

Josephine Bowman, 72
FARMERVILLE — Josephine Bowman, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Ju'Kory D. Cage, 16
GRAMBLING — Ju'Kory D. Cage, a student, died Oct. 5. Services are 2 p.m Thursday at Zion Travelers Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is noon-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in St. Rest Baptist Church Cemetery, Choudrant.

Calvin Davis, 57
RUSTON — Calvin Davis, a mechanic, died Oct. 4. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Zola Freeman, 55
Zola Freeman of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Willie Germany, 79
WATERPROOF — Willie Germany, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Charles Hodge, 77
Charles "Charlie" Hodge of West Monroe, a retired warehouse operator, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Henry Lee Jenkins, 44
Henry Lee Jenkins of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Johnnie Jenkins, 50
RAYVILLE — Johnnie Jenkins, a former mechanic, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Amy Johnson, Infant
OLLA — Amy Ann Elizabeth Johnson, infant daughter of Jonathan and Casey Richardson Johnson, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at the Olla Cemetery. Visitation is 8:30 —9:45 a.m. Thursday at the Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Mary Johnson, 54
TALLULAH — Mary Johnson, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Deliverance Center, Tallulah. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Adell Jones, 66
RAYVILLE — Adell Jones, a correctional officer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Eula Pullen, 94
JONESVILLE — Eula Pullen, a retired schoolteacher, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Jena Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Erline Stanley, 76
BASTROP — Erline Stanley, an employee of the ARC of Morehouse and childcare worker at Oak Hill Baptist Church, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

LeRoy Stern, 78
LeRoy Stern of Monroe, retired owner of Stern ChemTech Corp. in Monroe, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 9:30 until service time today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Jewish Cemetery, Monroe.

Thomas "Mac" Sutton, 89
Thomas "Mac" Maxwell Sutton of West Monroe, a retired Tennessee Gas employee, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Beulah Cemetery, Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lillian Baker Townzen, 81
ENTERPRISE — Lillian Baker Townzen died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Old Catahoula Baptist Church, Enterprise. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Alice Washington, 88
MARION — Alice Washington, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

James M. Willhite Jr., 79
TALLULAH — James M. "Jimmie" Willhite Jr., a retired electronics repairman, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah.

Previously acknowledged
Barr, Willie Parrish: 2 p.m. today, Atlanta Baptist Church, Atlanta.
Berry, Zelma C.: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Migues, Johnnie Faye: 11 a.m. today, St. Paul Catholic Church, Minden.
Miller, Vertie Mae: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Petty, William C.: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Rose-Neath Southside Funeral Home, Shreveport.
Sheppard, Calvin: 11 a.m. today, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe.
Stuart, Ora Belle: 3 p.m. today, Memorial Park Cemetery, Lake Providence.
Tatum, William: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Tidwell, Dorothy: 2 p.m. today, Kindrick's Ferry Pentecostal Church, Wisner.
Whitmore, Pearlie Mae: 11 a.m. Friday, Second Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop

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

David H. Doane Jr. "Davey" It's been 35 years since you left us and I still miss you. Love Mom,

MR. LORY WILLIAM HAMNER, SR. OWENS FUNERAL HOME RUSTON, LA Graveside services for Mr. Lory William Hamner, Sr., age 90 of Ruston, will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, October 12, 2006 at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ruston with the Rev. Dale Oden officiating. Services are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Hamner was born May 11, 1916 in Haughton and died October 11, 2006 in Ruston. He was the owner of Hamner Venetian Blind in Ruston,LA for many years and was known as "The Blind Man". Mr. Hamner was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Ruston,LA. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was active in the local and state Louisiana Wildlife Federation where he was a life member. Mr. Hamner is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marie Kelly Hamner; his son, Bill Hamner and wife Linda of Dubach; two grandchildren, Sharon Barnard of Monroe and David Hamner and wife Janene of Lafayette, LA; five great grandchildren, Matt Bridges, Lisa Bridges, and Jake Hamner all of Monroe, LA Laren Seamans and Lindsey Grant both of Lafayette; his sisters Harriette Litchfield of Riverside, CA and Beulah Higginbotham of Shreveport, LA and one sister-in-law, Geneive Hamner of Shreveport,LA. Visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon until service time on Thursday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the American Cancer Society. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneral home.com

AMY LEIGH MYERS KILPATRICK RUSTON,LA Amy Leigh Myers was born on September 14, 1977, in Nashville, TN. She lost her life as a result of an automobile accident near Carthage, TX on Tuesday October 10, 2006. Amy graduated from Ruston High School in 1995. She was an honor graduate from Louisiana Tech University in 1999 with a degree in Computer Information Systems. Currently Amy was pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Houston. During her time at Louisiana Tech, Amy was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority and served as its president. For her outstanding contributions, she was awarded the Corre Anding Stegall National Leadership Award. She was the recipient of several scholarships and was named Outstanding Senior Scholar by the College of Administration and Business. Amy has been an employee of ExxonMobil in Houston since her graduation and was currently a Team Leader in Global Information Systems. She has been a member of Second Baptist Church for several years. Amy was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and friend. She was loved by all who knew her. Her love for her God and Savior, her contagious smile, her sweet spirit, and her compassionate heart were evident in her daily life. Amy is survived by her parents, Dave and Cheryl Myers; one sister, Jennifer Michelle Myers and her fiance' Troy Yates; her grandparents, Joe and Wilma Booles and Grace Myers; uncles and aunts, Bob and Suzanne Myers, Paul and Elaine Myers, and Francis and Judy Owings; and five cousins. She is also survived by her beloved pets, Ziggy and Roscoe. Preceding her in death were her grandfather, Charles David Myers, Jr.; and her grandmothers, Doris Evelyn Markham and Helen Crosby Myers. Pallbears are MIchael Westmoreland, Stan Goykhaman, Bob Galvan, Trent Abbott, Troy Yates, and Harry Fristoe. Vistation will be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA from 5:00PM until 7:00PM on Thursday, October 12, 2006. The funeral will be at Kilpatrick's at 2:00PM on Friday October 13, 2006.

MR.DUDE ROGERS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Dude Rogers, 78, of Rocky Branch, LA will be held at 10:00AM Friday October 13, 2006 at the Rocky Branch Assembly of God Church with Rev. Eugene Brown, Rev. James Mooney and Rev. Lloyd Boudloche officiating. Interment will follow in the Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Rogers died, at his camp on the banks of the DeLoutre, on October 10, 2006 with his family and friends surrounding him after battling cancer for many years. He was retired from the News Star with forty-three years of service as the production manager. Dude was then transferred to the Press and Sun Bulletin in Binghamton, NY, as a consultant for Gannett Papers, working as a troubleshooter for presses around the country. Dude joined the Marines at the age of thirteen during WWII, where he fought in several campaigns overseas before having his age found out. Dude then reenlisted as soon as he became of age. In his younger days, Mr. Rogers was very active in the Jaycee's also a member of the American Legion. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Nell Dean Rogers and by his parents, Henry and Minnie Bagwell. Survivors include his children, Jammie Rogers and wife Jeanie, Richard Rogers and wife Reanon, Dawn Mayes and husband Ricky and Kenny Rogers and wife Brenda; brother, Skeeter Rogers and wife Charlene; aunt, Helen "Sister" Stanley; uncle, Earl Thomas; fifteen grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Danny Holmes, Fred Norrell, Lynn Albritton, Jerry Johnson, Clyde Mitchel and Steven Boyer. Honorary Pallbearers will be Karl Dean, Charles Carraway and Thomas Spruell. Visitation will be from 5:00PM. until 9:00PM Thursday at Rocky Branch Assembly of God. Memorials may be made to the Rocky Branch Assembly of God Church. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of Southern Care Hospice, especially to Ellie, Sandra and Ron for all their loving care. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MILDRED DANIEL PEARSON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Services for Mrs. Mildred Daniel Pearson, 84, of Monroe, will be at 2:00PM, Friday, October 13, 2006, at Laneburg Baptist Church in Laneburg, AR with Rev. Wayne Langston officiating. Interment will be Laneburg Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Pearson was born December 20, 1921 in Laneburg, AR, and died October 9, 2006, in Monroe, LA. Having grown up and attended school in Laneburg during the depression years and being married to a U.S. Army Master Sergeant serving in World War II provided Mildred with an appreciation for life and the skills to raise a family in the post-war years. Mildred and her husband resided in Monroe, LA from 1948 until 1973, where she was active in PTA, the First Methodist Church, and Cub Scouts. They lived in Little Rock, AR from 1973 until her husband's retirement and then back in Monroe,LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arch E. Pearson, to whom she was married for 59 wonderful years. Mildred will be laid to rest beside her husband in Laneburg Cemetery. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Buddy and Janet Pearson of Monroe, LA Mike and Candy Pearson of Houston, TX and Mark and Kryan Pearson of Starkville, MS; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Margaret and Deral Ellis of Laneburg, AR; grandchildren, Reece Pearson, Michael Daniel Pearson, Dr. Matt Pearson, J. Michael Pearson, John Pearson, Amy Fylling, Alexa Pearson, and Meredith Pearson; and five great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Dan Ellis, Mike Ellis, Ryan Ellis, Bill Younts, Michael D. Pearson, and Chris Daniel. Visitation will be from 12 Noon until 2:00PM, Friday, October 13, 2006, at Laneburg Baptist Church, Laneburg, AR. Memorials may be made to the Laneburg Cemetery Fund, Laneburg, AR 71844. The family would like to express their appreciation to all those who have known and loved Mildred and provided comfort to her before joining her husband. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Mary 'Lori' Bass, 36
Mary "Lori" Bass of West Monroe, a delivery person, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Orlean Rogers Boyd, 89
Orlean Rogers Boyd of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Clara Clotile Bracey, 88
OAK GROVE — Clara Clotile Bracey, a housewife, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Forest Baptist Church, Forest. Burial will be 2 p.m. today at New Forest Cemetery, Forest.

Willie Germany, 79
WATERPROOF — Willie Germany, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Cypress Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Myrtle Grove Cemetery, Goldman, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville,

Lory 'L.W.' Hamner Sr., 90
RUSTON — Lory William "L.W." Hamner Sr., a business owner, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston. Visitation is noon-2 p.m. today at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Mary Lee Hay, 83
HOMER — Mary Lee Hay, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at White Oak Grove Baptist Church, Homer. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at King Funeral Home, Homer.

Gladys O. Henderson, 87
DENHAM SPRINGS — Gladys Odell Henderson, formerly of Ruston and a retired clerical employee with the state Department of Revenue, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Douglas Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Jimmy Hutchinson, 53
BASTROP — Jimmy Hutchinson died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Henry Lee Jenkins, 44
Henry Lee Jenkins of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Greater Free Gift, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia City Cemetery, Monroe.

Johnnie Jenkins, 50
RAYVILLE — Johnnie Jenkins, a former mechanic, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Amy Johnson, Infant
OLLA — Amy Ann Elizabeth Johnson, infant daughter of Jonathan and Casey Richardson Johnson, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Adell Jones, 66
RAYVILLE — Adell Jones, a corrections officer, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Royal Blue Cemetery, Rayville.

Doris King, 68
HARRISONBURG — Doris King died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Catherine A. Messina, 79
Catherine Adragna Messina of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Margie Brennan Miller, 81
Margie Brennan Miller of West Monroe, a retired secretary, died Wednesday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Irene Phillips, 91
TALLULAH — Irene Phillips died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Leverta B. Sharbono, 91
Leverta Bradberry Sharbono of Monroe, a retired seamstress, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Frances Wyatt, 70
CLARKS — Frances Wyatt, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Mary J. Wiggins, 75
JONESVILLE — Mary J. Wiggins died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Wallace Ridge Baptist Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Jena Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Previously acknowledged
Cage, Ju'Kory D.: 2 p.m. today, Zion Travelers Baptist Church, Ruston.
Johnson, Mary: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Hope Deliverance Center, Tallulah.
Pullen, Eula: 10 a.m. today, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Jonesville.
Whitmore, Pearlie Mae: 11 a.m. Friday, Second Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop

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

MARY L. TAYLOR BASS "LORI" Kilpatrick Funeral Home, WM LA Lori, a life long resident of West Monroe, LA and a member of McClendon Baptist Church, was born October 2, 1970 and found rest at the age of 36 on October 10th. She was a true source of strength as she fought her 4 1/2 year battle with cancer. She left behind four young daughters Amber Cook 15, Ashley Cook 13, Jasmine Cook 11, and Brooklyn Bass 8; her mother Shirley Taylor; five sisters Sherri Schwieger, Samantha Bishop, Brandy Gray, Kathy Willbanks, Shirley Jiles; two half-sisters Andrea and Laurel Taylor of Arkansas; grandmother Lorene Patrick spouse Barry Bass; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Her dad Lawson Taylor preceded her in death. Pallbearers will be John Barfoot, Acey Willbanks, Richard Bishop, Timothy Bishop, Richard Gray and John Brown. Visitation will be Saturday October 14th from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Graveside services will be at Welcome Home Cemetery, Sunday October 15 at 2:00PM in Grayson, LA. Officiating the services will be a life long friend and Brother in Christ, Joe Owen of the Church of Christ. WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, LORI!

ZOLA LEE FREEMAN April 4, 1951 - October 8, 2006 Services for Ms. Zola Lee Freeman will be at 11AM Saturday, October 14, 2006 at Riverside Baptist Church, 2601 Powell Ave with Rev. McFarland officiating. Burial will be at Powell Street Cemetery. Wake service will be held at McFarland Funeral Home Friday, October 13, 2006 from 8AM until 12Noon. Ms. Zola was born to the late Dora and Pearl Jackson. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Nora and June; and sister, Linda. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Steve Freeman (Denise); sister, like a daughter, Stephanie Paster (Al); 2 grandchildren: Antron Mason and Auctavia Mason; great grandson: Antron Mason, Jr.; niece & nephew, like grandchildren, Allen & ShaDora Paster; sisters: Brenda, Sadie, & Sharon, all of Monroe, LA; brothers: Raymond of CA, Roy of Seattle, WA, Donald, Calvin, and Percy, all of Monroe, LA. We would like to thank all our friends for their condolences.

MRS. MARGIE B. MILLER Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Margie B. Miller, 81, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM Saturday October 14, 2006 at the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church on Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Road, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Woody Rimes officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Miller was born on May 6, 1925, in Monroe, LA. She went to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 11, 2006 at St. Francis North Medical Center. Mrs. Miller was raised in Monroe and accepted Jesus as her Savior at a very young age at First Baptist Church of Monroe. She continued to live her life for the Lord. Currently a member at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, she loved attending Sunday School in the Homemakers' Class. She was at a "Senior Saints" luncheon on Tuesday, just hours before she passed away. She also volunteered as a library worker every Sunday night. Mrs. Miller graduated from Neville High School in 1941. She was employed as an executive secretary at G.C. Murphy Warehouse for forty-five years. She retired in 1985. She was a former member of College Place Baptist Church. Just about every month, she still had lunch with the G.C. Murphy ladies, the "Lunch Bunch" from Neville, and attended the Clara Cain Sunday School Class "College Place" Christmas Parties. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Whitman Miller. Ervin and Margie were childhood sweethearts and married on June 26, 1941. They shared 59 1/2 years of marriage. They had many fond memories of traveling all over the U.S., especially to Army reunions. Mrs. Miller loved to travel, and took many vacations with her family. She always loved to go to Oklahoma and Indiana to visit with her out-of-town relatives. Her last visit to Indiana was in July 2006, to visit her sister, Mildred Smith and her family. They couldn't get out a lot, but they justvisited and reminisced. Mrs. Miller was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Survivors include her children, Ervin Norman Miller, and Suzanne Miller McKaskle and husband Scott; grandchildren, Jessica Feeback and husband Brian, Josh McKaskle and wife Katie, Jordy McKaskle, Doug Miller, and Megan Miller; three great grandchildren, Savannah Feeback, Whit McKaskle, and Jesse Brian Feeback, all of West Monroe and Monroe, LA; sister, Mildred Smith of Indianapolis, IN; brother, Roy Brennan of Monroe, LA; and brother-in-law, W.P. Somerville of West Monroe, LA Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Josh McKaskle, Jordy McKaskle, Doug Miller, Brian Feeback and nephews, Mark Kennedy and Nathan Kennedy. Honorary Pallbearers are Courtney McKaskle, Claude Stone, Kent Brown, and W.H. George. Visitation will be from 5:00PM. until 8:00PM Friday, October 13, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Building Fund. A very special thanks to Dr. Kurt O'Linde, and Dr. Scott Burkett and his staff for their dedication and love professionally and personally to our mother and grandmother. She developed a very special bond with these doctors. She crocheted both of them an Afghan, with the latest to Dr. Scott- a baby afghan for his newborn. The family would also like to thank all who have known and loved Margie. She had a host of friends. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Leon Billings, 65
Leon Billings of West Monroe, owner of Billings and Futch Electrical Contractors, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James A. Brister, 58
James A. Brister of West Monroe, a supervisor with the state Department of Probation and Parole, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Emma M. Brown, 105
BATON ROUGE — Emma McClanahan Brown, a homemaker, formerly of Mangham, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Adile Baptist Church, Mangham. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel, Lake Charles.

Calvin Davis, 57
RUSTON — Calvin Davis, an automotive mechanic, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Gentle Hands Ministry, Farmerville. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Farmerville City Cemetery.

Zola Lee Freeman, 55
Zola Lee Freeman of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe.

John S. Glover, 49
TALLULAH — John S. Glover, a laborer, died Oct. 5. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Lodie Johnson, 86
DUBACH — Lodie Johnson, a homemaker, died Oct. 5. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Dubach. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Unionville.

Doris King, 68
HARRISONBURG — Doris King died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church of Harrisonburg. Burial will be at Harrisonburg Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Jewel Landrum, 85
Jewel Landrum of Monroe, a homemaker, died Oct. 7. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Mildred Daniel Pearson, 84
Mildred Daniel Pearson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Laneburg Baptist Church, Laneburg, Ark. Visitation is noon until service time today at the church. Burial will be at Laneburg Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Dude Rogers, 78
ROCKY BRANCH — Dude Rogers, a retired News-Star production manager, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Rocky Branch Assembly of God, Rocky Branch. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time today at the church. Burial will be at Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Hattie Mary F. Taylor, 76
Hattie Mary Francis Taylor of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Alice Washington, 88
MARION — Alice Washington, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Marion Baptist Church. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Lucinda Washington, 91
TALLULAH — Lucinda Washington, a retired teacher, died Oct. 5. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew A.M.E. Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. today at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Frances Wyatt, 70
CLARKS — Frances Wyatt, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Zion Baptist Church of Vixen. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. at Morning Star Baptist Church, Clarks. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Cage, Ju'Kory D.: 2 p.m. today, Zion Travelers Baptist Church, Ruston.
Germany, Willie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Cypress Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof.
Hay, Mary Lee: 1 p.m. Saturday, White Oak Grove Baptist Church, Homer.
Henderson, Gladys O.: 2 p.m. today, Douglas Cemetery, Ruston.
Jenkins, Henry Lee: 11 a.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jenkins, Johnnie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville.
Johnson, Mary: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Hope Deliverance Center, Tallulah.
Jones, Adell: 11 a.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville.
Pullen, Eula: 10 a.m. today, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Jonesville.
Whitmore, Pearlie Mae: 11 a.m. today, Second Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Wiggins, Mary J.: 11 a.m. today, Wallace Ridge Baptist Church, Jonesville

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

MR. LEON BILLINGS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Leon Billings, 65, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, October 15, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. with Rev. David Maxwell and Dr. Lionel Crowell officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Garden in Calhoun, LA. Mr. Billings died October 12, 2006 after a sudden illness. Leon was an electrical contractor for 38 years, through his business Billings and Futch Electrical Contractors, they completed jobs all across the State of Louisiana, and he ran a tight ship with his employees. He had a love of water, his favorite on Lake Claiborne, (where he called himself "The Captain"), boating, fishing and enjoying sunsets with his wife and family. He recently developed a passion for fishing in the Gulf of Mexico with his sons, son-in-law, and friends. Bass Pro Shop was one of his favorite stores. He was an avid sports fan, and West Monroe High School was his team, although cheering the grandchildren at their games was a top priority. He served in the United States Army. Leon had a love of the culinary arts, where he enjoyed experimenting. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, family and friends. Every day was an event, he was very passionate about his family and every aspect of life. To his family he was "Larger than Life" Survivors: wife of 42 years, Mrs. Liz Billings; sons, Michael Billings and wife, Sandra, and Keith Billings and wife, Debbie; Daughter, Michele Coker and husband, Mark; mother, Mrs. Opal Billings; grand children, Micah, Kalon, Haylee, and Darbi Billings, Wesley Coker and wife, Stephanie, Nickolas, Tiffany, and Hunter Coker, Mauri, Lexi, and Larkin McBride; great grandson, Kason Coker. Pallbearers will be Jamie Wilhite, Billy Golson, Raymond Winn, Jim Barry, Ben Parrott and Buddy Moore. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or Alzheimer Foundation of America. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

JAMES A. BRISTER Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. James "Jim" A. Brister, 58, will be 2:30PM Sunday, October 15, 2006 at Cedar Crest Baptist Church of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Greg Clark. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Jim was born on April 10, 1948 in Winn Parish and passed away on October 12, 2006 in West Monroe. Survivors include his beloved wife of 26 years, Sandra Lewis Brister; daughters, Skye Brister and Lacey Brister; parents, Arshal Lee and Kathleen Calhoun Brister; brothers, Macky Brister and wife Dian and Tommy Brister and wife Kim all of West Monroe and numerous much loved nieces and nephews. Jim was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved being outdoors. He was a member of Tucker Town Hunting Club and a charter member of Caney Hunting Club. After graduating from Louisiana Tech University, Jim began working for Monroe Building and Loan and retired after 17 years of service. He enjoyed a second career as a supervisor with the State of Louisiana in probation and parole and continued to work until his illness would not allow. He was trained at the POST Academy as a Defensive Tactics instructor. After the terrorist attacks of 9/11, he worked with Homeland Security to train airport security around the country in security measures and tactics. Jim and his fellow parole officers were also first responders to evacuate prisoners in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. He was also a NRA firearms instructor. Jim retired from the Navy in 1997. He was a 32nd degree Mason. Pallbearers will be Terry Jones, Clay Crooks, Don Calhoun, Matthew Brister, Steve Fisher, Luke Lensing, Phillip Campbell and Richard Calhoun. Honorary pallbearers will be Tillman Givens, Greg Bridges, Harold Snowden, Jackie Norton, Robert Tietje and Carl Calhoun. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Saturday, October 14, 2006 at Cedar Crest Baptist Church in West Monroe and 1:30PM until service time on Sunday. Jim's family extends grateful thanks to the many friends and prayer warriors for their loving support during this time. Memorials may be made to Cedar Crest Baptist Church Building Fund of West Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com

MRS. ILENE TOWNSEND CLOUD Southern Funeral Home Winnfield, LA Mrs. Ilene Townsend Cloud died at North Monroe St. Francis Hospital October 13, 2006. Originally from Winnfield, LA, the past twelve years she has lived in Monroe LA, where her niece has seen to her care. Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM Sunday in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel, Winnfield, LA. Visitation will be Saturday from 3:00PM until 5:00PM and on Sunday from 2:00PM until 3:00PM. Burial will be at the Old Union Cemetery in Joyce,LA the same cemetery of which her grandfather Mr. John Newton Townsend was instrumental in founding in the 1800's. Ilene was the last grandchild of John Newton Townsend and Martha Jane Sullivan Townsend. Preceding her in death was her husband Lee Cloud; her parents Bryant Finley Townsend and Geneva Gilcrease Townsend; seven brothers and sisters; two special nieces Violet Crabb and Myrtle Stewart. She leaves a special niece who has cared for her in the past twelve years Blondell Maxwell Logan; a great niece Marilyn Maxwell of Monroe, LA Kimberly Lanman and nephew Barry Crabb of Houston,TX. She is also survived by great nieces Stephanie T. Johnson of Pineville, LA and Susan T. Wright of North Logan, UT. Salley T. McInnish of Redding CA; great nephew Louis Glynn Townsend of CA; great great nephews Mark Johnson, Joey Johnson and Jason Johnson; several great great nieces and nephews; and a host of cousins and friends in Winn Parish. Ilene's mother died when she was at the age of three. She was raised soley by her father. He never remarried. After high school, she wished to become a nurse. Her father prevented her from her desire. She cared for him until his death. Upon his death she fulfilled her life long desire, she went to nursing school and received her nursing degree. She retired in nursing from Winnfield General Hospital. Late in life she married Mr. Lee Cloud. Ilene lived a true to the word of God life. She was a kind humble, gentle lady. She never asked for anything and expected nothing from anyone. She lived her life as enstilled in her from descendants of the Pennsylvania Dutch Quakers. She was a member of the Old Union Baptist Church of Joyce and Laurel Heights Baptist Church of Winnfield. Pallbearers will be great great nephews: Mark Johnson, Jason Johnson, Joey Johnson, John Townsend, John Cloud, and Charles McFarland. A special appreciation to all the wonder full staff of the 4th floor at North Monroe Hospital. St. Joseph Hospital and for the excellent care and compassionate professional work they gave of themselves. I shall always remember — and the most caring and compassionate doctor, Dr. Rutherferd, you are truly the best. Thank You.

WILBURN"SCOOTER" JOY WILLIAMS II Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Funeral services for Wilburn "Scooter" Joy Williams II, 27, of Calhoun, formerly of Bastrop, LA, are scheduled for 2:00PM Monday, October 16, 2006 at White Avenue Baptist Church with Revs. David Chapman and Jeff May officiating. Interment will follow in Antioch Cemetery near Eros, LA. Mr. Williams, an electrician, member of Local 42 St. Louis Labor Union and Local Union 446 IBEW, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2006 in Bastrop. He attended Prarie View Academy and graduated from Bastrop High School. He was baptized at White Avenue Baptist Church where he remained a member until death. Scooter is survived by his parents, Wilburn J. Williams and Linda Sandiford Williams; sister, Sara Ellen Williams and niece, Hannah Foster all of Calhoun, LA; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a special grandmother, Mary Byargeon of Bastop, LA. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Floyd E. Sandiford, Iney Sue Carter Sandiford, John Wilburn Williams and Ruby Alice Griggs Williams. Serving as pallbearers are: Joshua Carter, William Fields, Nathan Sandiford, Bruce Mosley, Ervin Ray Maza, Jr. and Larry Carter. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 9:00PM Sunday, October 15, 2006 at Golden Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the White Avenue Baptist Church song book fund.

Mary 'Lori' Bass, 36
Mary "Lori" Bass of West Monroe, a delivery person, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mattie L. Miller Clingan, 66
COLLINSTON — Mattie L. Miller Clingan died Friday. Services are 4 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pine Grove South Cemetery.

Little Charles Fuson, 92
Little Charles Fuson of West Monroe, a railroad engineer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Curtis Holmes, 61
BASTROP — Curtis Holmes, a construction worker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Jimmy Hutchinson, 53
BASTROP — Jimmy Hutchinson died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at The Day of Pentecost Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Monday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston.

Margie Brennan Miller, 81
Margie Brennan Miller of West Monroe, a retired secretary, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mt. Vernon Church Cemetery, West Monroe.

Irene Phillips, 91
TALLULAH — Irene Phillips died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Shilo Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Verna Mae S. Rallinson, 76
BASTROP — Verna Mae Smith Rallinson, a 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 Mer Rouge Cemetery.

Leverta B. Sharbono, 91
Leverta Bradberry Sharbono of Monroe, a retired seamstress, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Brown, Emma M.: 1 p.m. today, Adile Baptist Church, Mangham.
Davis, Calvin: 2 p.m. today, Gentle Hands Ministery, Farmerville.
Freeman, Zola Lee: 2 p.m. today, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe.
Germany, Willie: 11 a.m. today, Cypress Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof.
Glover, John S.: 1 p.m. today, New Hope Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Hay, Mary Lee: 1 p.m. today, White Oak Grove Baptist Church, Homer.
Jenkins, Johnnie: 2 p.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville.
Johnson, Lodie: 2 p.m. today, Hopewell Baptist Church, Dubach.
Johnson, Mary: 1 p.m. today, New Hope Deliverance Center, Tallulah.
Jones, Adell: 11 a.m. today, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville.
Landrum, Jewel: 11 a.m. today, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe.
Taylor, Hattie Mary Francis: 2 p.m. today, St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Washington, Alice: 11 a.m. today, Marion Baptist Church, Marion.
Washington, Lucinda: 11 a.m. today, St. Matthew A.M.E. Church, Tallulah.
Wyatt, Frances: 11 a.m. Monday, Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Vixen

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

LITTLE CHARLES FUSON Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside Services for Mr. Little Charles Fuson, 92, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00AM Monday, October 16, 2006 at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA with Rev. George Bonner officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Fuson passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at the Cornerstone Hospital. He was a member of a Monroe, LA Masonic Lodge and retired from Illinois Central Railroad as an engineer. L.C. was preceded in death by his wife of sixty years, Gwendolyn Talley Fuson and daughter, Linda Bates. Survivors include his son, Gary Fuson of Houston, TX; granddaughter, Jo Beth Gatewood of Franklinton, LA; grandson, Brad Bates and wife Tracy; great grandchildren, Joseph and Samantha Bates all of Denver, CO. Visitation will be from 9:00AM until 10:00AM Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Online Registry/ Condolences www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

EUGENE "DOC" HITT Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Services for Mr. Eugene "Doc" Hitt, age 79, of Winnsboro, LA, will be at 2:00PM, Monday, October 16, 2006 at New Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Basco and Rev. Neal Fryer officiating. Interment will follow in the New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro, LA. Mr. Hitt was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. He retired from the Milk House after 23 years, then worked for the Franklin Parish Police Jury after 23 years retired again to work for Chicago Mills as a motor grader operator. He was preceded in death by his parents; Lucious H. and Nellie McCelland Hitt; grandson, Jeremy Wade James; five brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Lois Jean Hitt of Winnsboro, LA; daughter, Jeanne James and husband, Darby of Baton Rouge, LA; 2 sons: Ricky Wade Hitt and wife, Donna of Winnsboro, LA, Jason Todd Hitt and wife, Ann of Winnsboro, LA; sister, Dora Mae Scriber of Fort Necessity, LA; grandchildren: Julie Lynn Grant and husband, Jamie, Jamie Marie Hitt, Nicholas Wade Hitt, Sawyer Todd Wayne Hitt, Carey Austin, Sassi Caden, Suzette Hitt, Daniel Austin, Jason Freemon, and Jill Freemon; great grandchildren: Jacob Allan Grant, James Darby "J.D." Grant, Blaise, Tanner, and Quintan Freeman; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Glenn Ray Smith, Larry Hitt, Gerald Jones, Walter Purvis, Nathaniel Jones, and Terry Sharp. Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles Smith, Horace Robinson, J.C. Winters, James Payne, Marlin Valentine, Charles Varnado, and Julian Duncan. Visitation will be from 6:00PM Saturday, October 14, until time of service at New Zion Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.

MRS. GWEN SMITH LUCIEN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Gwen Smith Lucien, 79, of Monroe, LA, will be at 11:00AM Monday, October 16, 2006, at St. Matthew Catholic Church with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Lucien was born January 28, 1927 in Spearsville, LA and passed away Friday, October 13, 2006 at her home in Monroe. She enjoyed spending time with her family and having special lunches with her cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Ernie Lucien; her infant daughter, Patricia; grandchild, Anthony Raymond Lucien; parents, Henry and Willie Taylor Smith; and brother, Clarence Smith. Mrs. Lucien is survived by her daughters, Bonnie Meche of Lafayette, LA, Paula Campbell and husband, Ed of Monroe, LA, and Rita Wilson and husband, Roger of Collinsville, OK; sons, E.J. Lucien of Spearsville, LA, and David Lucien of Metairie, LA; 13 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; brother, Henry Wayne Smith of Sylvania, OH; sister-in-law, Lucille Autin of New Orleans, LA; a group of special cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends; and special grand-dog, Rouben. Pallbearers will be Joey Lucien, Nick Wilson, Kevin Bailey, Jeff Meche, Adam Morris, and Jim Angers. Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Wilson, Ed Campbell, Darren Bailey, and Mitchell Campbell. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM and a vigil wake service at 6:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Patient's Choice Hospice, her nurse, Suzanne Hatton, and all the wonderful doctors who took care of our mother the past twenty years. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

JAMES M. SIMPSON Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Mr. James M. Simpson, 82, of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Monday, Oct. 16, 2006 at First Baptist Church, Farmerville with Bros. Michael Howard, Kurt Auger and Jeff Autrey officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Farmerville under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Mr. Simpson, retired from Marlin Drilling Co., died Friday, Oct. 13. He was a deacon at First Baptist Church, a two-time Past Master at Masonic Lodge #53, and a past District Deputy of the Grand Lodge. Preceding him in death were his parents, James Marvin Simpson, Sr. and Dollie Aulds Simpson; one brother, Travis L. Simpson; one sister, Mary Inez Simpson; and step-father, Earl Aulds. Survivors are his wife, Amy M. Simpson of Farmerville, LA; 3 sons: Marvin "Skipper" Simpson & wife, Sharon of Sterlington, LA, Kenny Simpson & wife, Kathy of Conway, LA, and Richard R. Simpson of Farmerville, LA; 1 sister, Ophelia S. Autrey of Farmerville, LA; 6 grandchildren: Lisa Reed, Julie Bush, Amanda Mann, Brantley Simpson, Shawn Simpson and April Kaheiki; 9 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Pallbearers are Fred Autrey, Shawn Simpson, Brantley Simpson, Jimmy Grier, Ron Autrey and Phil Morris. Honorary pallbearers are A. C. Buckley, Al Woods, Dennis Kennedy, Bro. David Martin, Royce Dyer and Kent Morris. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 8:00PM Sunday at Farrar Funeral Home. Friends may send messages to the family at www.farrarfh.com

Harvey A. Aaron, 85
Harvey A. Aaron of West Monroe, a cab driver, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Leon Billings, 64
Leon Billings of West Monroe, owner of Billings and Futch Electrical Contractors, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Jon Eric Bowman, 21
SUMMERFIELD — Lance Cpl. Jon Eric Bowman, a Marine, died in Iraq on Oct. 9. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cook Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at Sharon Cemetery near Summerfield.

James A. Brister, 58
James A. Brister of West Monroe, a supervisor with the Louisiana Department of Probation and Parole, died Thursday. Services are 2:30 p.m. today at Cedar Crest Baptist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Penola Caesar, 63
Penola Caesar of Monroe, a gospel artist, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Callie Hawthorne, 71
WINNSBORO — Callie Geneva Hawthorne, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at First United Pentecostal Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Eugene 'Doc' Hitt, 79
WINNSBORO — Eugene "Doc" Hitt, retired from the Franklin Parish Police Jury, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at New Zion Baptist Church near Winnsboro. Visitation will be 6 p.m. at the church until time for services. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Joe W. Jenkins, 76
ARCADIA — Joe W. Jenkins died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia. Burial will be at Alabama Cemetery, Arcadia.

Billy W. Sheppard, 63
BASTROP — Billy W. "Bill" Sheppard, a retired car salesman, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Bass, Mary "Lori": 2 p.m. today, Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.
Clingan, Mattie L. Miller: 4 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Hutchinson, Jimmy: 11 a.m. Tuesday, The Day of Pentecost Church, Bastrop.
Rallinson, Verna Mae Smith: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Sharbono, Leverta B.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Wyatt, Frances: 11 a.m. Monday, Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Vixen, Vixen.

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

MRS. LILLIAN COATES ADDISON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Lillian was born August 22, 1922 and left to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on October 14, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry W. Addison; her son, Harry W. Addison, Jr.; three sisters, and one brother. She is survived by her children, Kathy Schendle and husband, Bob, Judy Moore and husband, Richard, and Mark Addison and wife, Angie; grandchildren, Maggi Derry and husband, Joe, Robert Schendle, Addison Moore, Taylor Moore and wife, Amanda, and John, Meredith, and Daniel Addison. She is also survived by 2 great-grandchildren, Fenner and Georgia Derry, and one brother, J.C. Coates. While her husband was serving in WWII, Lil worked at the Coca Cola Plant in San Diego, CA. After moving back to Louisiana, she taught school in Richland Parish. Receiving her Real Estate License, Lil joined the family business, Addison Moore Realty. Lil also patiently transcribed her husband Harry's three books. "BB"or "Mammy" was a gift to those who knew her. She was a quick wit, a brilliant card player and a huge sports fan. One of her greatest joys was watching the Friday Night Fights. BB also loved to sing gospel hymns and was a gifted seamstress. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her greatest passion. BB left behind a family who loved her for her wonderful sense of humor. She was a great beauty with a gorgeous smile and a kind heart. She was a member of Parkview Baptist Church. BB will be missed so much. We are all sad that she will not see her great-grandchildren grow up, but we praise God that she is in heaven singing with the angels. We love you! Visitation will be 5:00PM until 7:00PM Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Funeral services will be at 11:00AM Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at Parkview Baptist Church with Dr. Whit Holmes officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and grandson-in-law. The family would like to thank special friends, Jessie McCormick and Loretha Alexander for their love and support. Thanks also to Rosalind Lumpkin, Dr. Hershel Harter, his nurse, Peaches, and the staff at St. Joseph's. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Parkview Baptist Church or the charity of your choice. To one who bears the sweetest name, And adds a luster to the same, Long life to her, for there's no other, Who takes the place of our dear Mother. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MR. STANLEY M. BROOKS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside Service for Mr. Stanley M. Brooks, 83, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Stanley went to meet the Lord on October 15, 2006 at the St. Francis Medical Center North Monroe, LA. Mr. Brooks, self-employed as a painter/roofer contractor, lived over 50 years in West Monroe. He was a member of the Annie D. Bennett Masonic Order of West Monroe. He became an avid mall walker at the Glenwood Mall making many friends and socializing. He also liked to visit at the local nursing home bringing candy to the nurses, and became known as "the candy man." He is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Bubbles Brooks and son James Glen Brooks. Stanley is survived by 3 children: Della Wilson and husband Ken, Phyllis Bonnett and husband Neil, and son Phillip Brooks and wife Amy. He is survived by 12 grandchildren: Michael Smith, Justin Hillis, Joseph Hillis, Magen Albritton, Monica Albritton, Meredith Albritton, Molly Albritton, Madelyn Albritton, Ashlyn Brooks, Lauren Brooks, Anna Grace Brooks, and Melissa Brooks. He also had 2 great grandchildren: Jon Michael Smith and Blake Thomas Smith. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. A special thanks to Dr. Floyd James, Dr, O'Donovan Dr. Kay Kovac, Dr. Koepke, Dr. Haik, Dr. R Marx, the nurses at St. Francis North ER, and VA clinic. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

LANCE CORPORAL (U.S.M.C.) JON ERIC BOWMAN Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Lance Cpl. Jon Eric Bowman, 21, of Summerfield, LA, will be 2:00PM Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at Cook Baptist Church in Ruston, LA. Officiating will be Bro. Ray Anderson, Bro Mike Smith, and Bro. J.L. Foster. Interment with Full Military Honors will be at Sharon Cemetery in Sharon Community, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 8:00PM Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at the church. Lcpl. Jon Eric Bowman died Monday, October 9, 2996 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq while in service to his country. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his mamaw and pawpaw, Betty Ann Key Darden and Lennie F. Darden and by his grandfather, Johnny Bowman. Jon Eric is survived by his wife, Dawn Bowman of Summerfield, LA; mother, Jill Puckett and husband Dennis of Sharon Community, LA; father, Johnny W. Bowman and wire Susan of Monroe, LA; sisters, Megan Bowman and Ashley Bellot and husband Jonathan all of Monroe, LA; brother, Logan Puckett of Sharon Community, LA; paternal grandmother, Louise Futch Ramsey of Laran, LA; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Donald and Paula Fancy of Summerfield, LA; brothers-in-law, Shane and Alex Farley; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Sgt. Richard Meredith, Lcpl Thomas Lay, Lcpl. Michael Rath, and Cpl. Stacey Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Jessie Curtis, Jonathan Bellot, Jesse Mathes, Justin Fulmer, Fernando Hurtado, David Fancy, Erik Scriber, and Allen Shirey. Memorials may be made to Summerfield High School, Jon Eric Bowman Fund, 4200 Hwy 9, Summerfield, LA 71079 or Jon Eric Bowman Memorial Fund, c/o Chase Bank, Eastside Branch, Monroe, LA. Online tributes may be sent to: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

JOE W. JENKINS Rose-Neath Funeral Home Arcadia, LA Funeral services will be held for Joe W. Jenkins, 76, in the Chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Arcadia, LA on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006 at 2:00PM with Rev. Jeff Hoffman, officiating. Interment will follow at Alabama Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM. Mr. Jenkins was born July 26, 1930 in Baskin, LA to Archie Wardlaw Jenkins and Emmie Loucille Walker Jenkins. He entered into Friday, Oct. 13, 2006 in Ruston, LA following a lengthy illness. Mr. Jenkins was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and helped build the 28th General Hospital in France. He was Area Line Supervisor with Louisiana Power and Light, retiring after 40 years of service. Mr. Jenkins was a lifetime member of the Baskin Presbyterian Church, an avid sportsman and a collector of antique watches. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and one sister. Mr. Jenkins is survived by his wife of 36 years, Royce Gresham Jenkins of Arcadia, LA; two step-sons, Russ Staples and wife Betty of West Monroe, LA and Jeffery A. Staples of Georgetown, Grand Caymand Islands, British West Indies; two grandchildren, Erica Hopko and husband, Matt and Stephen Staples; one great-grandson, Hunter Hopko, all of West Monroe, LA; a number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. For friends considering memorials to Mr. Jenkins, his family suggests St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the First Baptist Church of Arcadia, LA. The family would like to extend a "special thanks" to the doctors, nurses, and staff of Green Clinic Surgical Hospital in Ruston, LA for their professional and loving care

Johnny Bowlin, 50
WINNSBORO — Johnny Bowlin, a pipeline surveyor, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Albert 'Clyde' Culpepper, 81
Albert "Clyde" Culpepper, a retired educator of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Mary Madeline Ellis, 91
Mary Madeline Ellis, a homemaker of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Little Charles Fuson, 92
Little Charles Fuson, a retired railroad engineer of West Monroe, died Wednesday. Graveside service is 11 a.m. today at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. at the funeral home.

Gwen Smith Lucien, 79
Gwen Smith Lucien, a homemaker of Monroe, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. today at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

James T. 'Bud' Sharp, 75
FARMERVILLE — James T. "Bud" Sharp died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Enterprise Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Billy Wayne Sheppeard, 63
BASTROP — Billy Wayne Sheppeard, a retired car salesman, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 1:30-2 p.m. at the mausoleum.

James M. Simpson, 82
FARMERVILLE — James M. Simpson, retired from Marlin Drilling Co., died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery, Farmerville, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Previously acknowledged
Aaron, Harvey A.: 10 a.m. today, Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Bowman, Lance Cpl. Jon Eric: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cook Baptist Church, Summerfield.
Hawthorne, Callie Geneva: 10 a.m. today, First United Pentecostal Church, Winnsboro.
Hitt, Eugene "Doc": 2 p.m. today, New Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Hutchinson, Jimmy: 11 a.m. Tuesday, The Day of Pentecost Church, Bastrop.
Jenkins, Joe W.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia.
Wyatt, Frances: 11 a.m. today, Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Vixen

October 17, 2006 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MARK ALBRITTON OCT. 21,1960-OCT. 17, 2005 Our Mark, it's only been a year since you've been gone, but it seems like only yesterday. We hope you knew just how much you were loved by all of us. Within our hearts is a missing piece. You were the very best son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend. We love you and miss you deeply. Happy memories of you will live on in each of us. Till we meet again someday, Your family, and many friends See Mark's memorial at www.virtual-memorials.com

LANCE CORPORAL (U.S.M.C.) JON ERIC BOWMAN Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Lance Cpl. Jon Eric Bowman, 21, of Summerfield, LA, will be 2:00PM Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at Cook Baptist Church in Ruston, LA. Officiating will be Bro. Ray Anderson, Bro Mike Smith, and Bro. J.L. Foster. Interment with Full Military Honors will be at Sharon Cemetery in Sharon Community, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 8:00PM Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at the church. Lcpl. Jon Eric Bowman died Monday, October 9, 2006 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq while in service to his country. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his mamaw and pawpaw, Betty Ann Key Darden and Lennie F. Darden and by his grandfather, Johnny Bowman. Jon Eric is survived by his wife, Dawn Bowman of Summerfield, LA; mother, Jill Puckett and husband Dennis of Sharon Community, LA; father, Johnny W. Bowman and wife Susan of Monroe, LA; sisters, Megan Bowman and Ashley Bellot and husband Jonathan all of Monroe, LA; brother, Logan Puckett of Sharon Community, LA; paternal grandmother, Louise Futch Ramsey of Laran, LA; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Donald and Paula Farley of Summerfield, LA; brothers-in-law, Shane and Alex Farley; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Sgt. Richard Meredith, Lcpl Thomas Lay, Lcpl. Michael Rath, and Cpl. Stacey Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Jessie Curtis, Jonathan Bellot, Jesse Mathes, Justin Fulmer, Fernando Hurtado, David Farley, Erik Scriber, and Allen Shirey. Memorials may be made to Summerfield High School, Jon Eric Bowman Fund, 4200 Hwy 9, Summerfield, LA 71079 or Jon Eric Bowman Memorial Fund, c/o Chase Bank, Eastside Branch, Monroe, LA. Online tributes may be sent to: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

MARY LOU MEACHUM BUTLER Floyd Mortuary & Crematory Lumberton, NC Mrs. Mary Lou Meachum Butler, 72, of Lumberton, NC, formerly of Monroe, LA, died October 13, 2006 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC. Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at Floyd Memory Gardens with Dr. Russell Cherry and Dr. Kevin Head officiating. She is survived by her husband, Loren L. Butler, II, of Lumberton, NC; daughter, Lorell Augusta Victoria Butler of Chicago, IL; brother, Dale C. Meachum of Downsville, LA; and sister, Alice Milstead of West Monroe, LA. Visitation will be Tuesday following the graveside services at Floyd Memory Gardens.

MR. PAUL FONTANA Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Paul Fontana, 81, of Monroe, will be at 10:00AM Wednesday, October 18, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Fontana was born October 18, 1924 in Port Allen, LA and passed away Monday, October 16, 2006, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was a glass mechanic for Twin City Glass, Binswinger Glass, and AAA Glass of West Monroe, LA. He was also a United States Army veteran of WWII. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Paula Graves; granddaughter, Nate' Fontana; and grandson, Joshua Graves. Mr. Fontana is survived by his wife of 57 years, Margaret Meador Fontana; children, Rosie Wilkinson and husband, David, Margaret Scalia and husband, Joe, Johnny Fontana and wife, Kathy, and Louis Fontana and wife, Lia; grandsons, Michael Graves, Bryan Graves and wife, Sherry, Jonathan Fontana, and Jordy Fontana; granddaughters, Amanda Henry and husband, Sam, Alisa Graves, Morgan Scalia Wisenbaker and husband, Ben, Whitney Fontana, Mallory Fontana, Chelsea Wilkinson, and Christe Wilkinson; great grandchildren, Cayden Henry, Andrew Graves, and Alexus Scalia; brother, Mike Fontana; sisters, Sister Julice Fontana, and Sister Francine Fontana; and special family members, Eufemia and Clyde Jarvis, Donald and Alice Meador, J. P. (Junior) Pritchard, and Buddy Meador. Pallbearers will be Clyde Jarvis, Julian Espinoza, Barry Burroughs, S. J. Fontana, Matthew Smith, and Rocky Tharpe. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

MRS. ANN BAILEY HAVARD Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial services for Mrs. Ann Bailey Havard, 49, of West Monroe, LA, will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at Parkview Baptist Church of Monroe, LA, with Dr Whit Holmes officiating. A reception for family and friends will be after the service in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Ann was born on September 19, 1957, in Richmond, VA, and died on October 13, 2006. Ann was a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Monroe, where she earned her bachelor's degree in occupational therapy. She worked at the Center for Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Science at Louisiana Tech for 17 years. She was a licensed and certified occupational therapist with the American Occupational Therapy Association, a Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist with the Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED), and an Assistive Technology Practitioner with the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America. Ann dedicated her professional career to helping people with cognitive and physical disabilities become more independent in driving, communicating, and activities of daily living. Ann married the love of her life, Robert Paul Havard, in Monroe on January 25, 1986, and they made their home in West Monroe. Ann was an active member of Parkview Baptist Church where she participated in the Chancel Choir and assisted with the children's choir and numerous youth activities. She was also an integral member of the Pet Assistance Welfare Society (PAWS), through which she and her dog Mac (a TDI-certified therapy dog) helped both younger and older members of the community through their monthly visits to libraries, nursing homes, and the rehabilitation center at Glenwood Hospital. Ann and Mac also worked with the children attending the Cerebral Palsy and Spina Bifida Med Camps. In past years, Ann expressed her love of dance and music by performing in several Strauss Theater Center productions, including Sweet Charity and Jesus Christ Superstar. Throughout their life together, Ann and Paul have been avid water skiers and spent many happy days on the Ouachita River and at Griffin's Run ski lake. Additionally, they worked in conjunction with the Louisiana Center for the Blind and HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital on many occasions to teach people with disabilities to water ski. Ann's generous spirit and kind heart were always evident to all who knew her. She was a dedicated wife to Paul and a supportive friend to so many in the community. Her unexpected and premature departure from this life will leave a void in the hearts of dear friends and family members who loved her so much. Ann is preceded in death by her father, Elmer Durand Bailey; her mother, Bertha White Bailey; and her sister, Jane Ann. She is survived by her husband, Paul; her sister, Jody Bailey; her brother-in-law, Kyle Pinkos; and her two dogs, Mac and Molly. Contributions in Ann's memory can be made to PAWS of NE Louisiana, P.O. Box 15432, Monroe, LA 71207-5432; or to Parkview Baptist Church, 1001 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201; or to ADED Memorial Scholarship Fund, 711 South Vienna, Ruston, LA 71270. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MR. LLOYD TRICHELL Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Lloyd Trichell, 87, of West Monroe, LA will be held 2:00PM, Tuesday, October 17, 2006 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. George Fluitt officiating. Burial will be held Mt. Vernon Cemetery in West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. Trichell was born April 20, 1919 in Morehouse Parish, LA and died October 15, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Trichell attended Mt. Vernon Baptist Church for many years. He was owner and operator of Stop/Shop Convenience Store. Mr. Trichell served in the United States Army Air Core during World War II. Mr. Trichell is survived by his wife Bertha Trichell; children, Lloyd Trichell Jr. and wife Terri, Shrea Anders and husband Danny, Carl Coates and wife Pat; 7 grandchildren, Dylan Trichell, Jessica Trichell, Dustin Anders, Justin Anders, Carl Coates Jr., Dwain Coates, And James Coates; 5 great grandchildren, Chris Barmore, Crystal Coates, Aaron Coates, Trinity Coates and Ryan Coates; brother, Joseph Trichell; 2 sisters, Lenny Mojack and Billie Trichell. Pallbearers will be Chris Barmore, Paul Day, Dustin Anders, Justin Anders, Dwain Coates and James Coates. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1:00PM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Messages may be sent to the family @ www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

MR. SANFORD H. WOOD Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA 71282 Mr. Sanford H. Wood passed away at Madison Parish Hospital on October 16, 2006. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sara Elizabeth DeMoss Wood, his parents, William and Erie Wood, seven brothers and two sisters. He is survived by one sister-in-law, Juanita Wood of Winnfield; five children: Dr. Sanford W. Wood of Eunice, Mrs. Emma Corbett of Palm Springs, CA, Mr. James Wood of Tallulah, Mrs. Sara Beth Fournet of St. Martinville, and Mrs. Frances Ann Kilpatrick of Shreveport; 19 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. Mr. Wood was born in Dodson, LA on December 20, 1912. He was a graduated of LSU where he was president of the Future Farmer's of America. He taught agriculture in Gilbert and worked for the Farm Security Administration in Lake Providence before moving to St. Joseph, where he was a merchant for many years. He was a deacon and Sunday School teacher in the Baptist Church, and was known as an avid sportsman and community leader. For the past several months, he has served as president of the residents' association at The Olive Branch Senior Care Center. Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph Baptist church on Tuesday, October 17th at 11:00AM with Rev. Ron Flurry officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 9:00AM to 11:00AM preceding the service. Burial will follow in Gwin Memorial Cemetery in Mangham, LA. Services are under direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home of Tallulah. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Baptist Church or to the Activities Center of the Olive Branch Senior Care Center.

RUBY GUNN WRIGHT Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Ruby Gunn Wright, 94, of Ruston, LA will be 10:00AM Wednesday, October 18, 2006, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Officiating will be her great nephew, Mike Eppinette and Rev. Andy Johnson. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Mrs. Wright passed away on Monday, October 16, 2006, in Ruston following a brief illness. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Brice Wright; brother, James Gunn; sisters, Mary Alice Boone and Maude Davidson. She is survived by her sister, Annie Katherine DePrato of Baton Rouge; nieces, Della Anne Davidson of Ruston, Mary Davidson Eppinette and husband David of West Monroe, Mary Beth Steele of Virginia Beach, VA, Ellen LaBlanc of Colorado Springs, CO, and Carol Boone; nephews, George Davidson of Ruston, Bill Davidson of Columbus, SC, Phillip DePrato of Zachary, LA, and Jim Gunn of Stillwater, OK; numerous great and grand nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Pallbearers will be Greg Eppinette, Jim Eppinette, Steven Davidson, Terry Davidson, Blake Eppinette, and Jim Hilton. Honorary pallbearers will be Ryan Eppinette, William Ardoin, Jamie Long, and Jeremy DePrato. Visitation will be 5:00PM until 8:00PM Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at the funeral home. Online messages may be sent to: www.kilpatrickfunerahomes.com.

Lillian Coates Addison, 84
Lillian Coates Addison of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Parkview Baptist Church. Visitation is 10:15 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Josie Nell Antley, 89
FARMERVILLE — Josie Nell Antley died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Acree Cemetery, Point.

Johnny Ray Bowlin, 50
WINNSBORO — Johnny Ray Bowlin, a pipeline party chief, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Wayside Pentecostal Church, near Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be 3 p.m. in Beaver Creek Cemetery near Oakdale under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Stanley M. Brooks, 83
Stanley M. Brooks of West Monroe, a self-employed painter and roofer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery Pavilion, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Albert E. Culpepper III, 81
Albert E. "Clyde" Culpepper of Monroe, a retired educator, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

George E. Foster, 82
DOWNSVILLE — George E. Foster died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Bethel Methodist Church, Downsville. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial is in Mount Nebo Cemetery, Downsville.

Charles Henry Jones, 82
DELHI — Charles Henry Jones, a Reliable Life Insurance salesman, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

James Miles Jr., 73
James Miles Jr. of Monroe, a truck driver, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Van Nolan, 59
Van Nolan of Monroe died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Sidnah B. Savage, 86
TALLULAH — Sidnah B. Savage, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 10 a.m. until time of services Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Darnell.

Jimmie Shelley, 60
DELHI — Jimmie Shelley, a contractor, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Lloyd Trichell, 87
Lloyd Trichell of West Monroe, a retired salesman, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. today until service time at the funeral home. Burial is in Mount Vernon Cemetery, West Monroe.

James R. Weathers, 63
James R. "Jim" Weathers, a businessman, died Sunday. Services 1 p.m. Wednesday at Covenant Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Little Rock, Ark.

Previously acknowledged
Bowman, Lance Cpl. Jon Eric: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cook Baptist Church, Summerfield.
Hutchinson, Jimmy: 11 a.m. today, The Day of Pentecost Church, Bastrop.
Jenkins, Joe W.: 2 p.m. today, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia.
Sharp, James T. "Bud": 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville

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

GEORGE E. FOSTER Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmville, LA Funeral Services for George E. Foster age, 82 will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, October 19, 2006 at Bethel Methodist Church. Officiating will be Bro. Owen Payton and Pastor Carolyn Balentine. Interment will be at Mt. Nebo Cemetery in Downsville, LA. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Mr. Foster was a member of Bethel Methodist Church. He worked at Thermatomic Carbon Co. and IMC for a total of 32 years, retiring in 1986. During this time he also enjoyed farming and continued farming after retirement. He was a veteran of WWII and served in the Army Air Corp. from 1943 to 1945 as a radio operator on C47 aircraft. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Frankie Foster of Downsville, LA; son, Mike Foster of New Orleans, LA; sister-in-law Helen Britton of Eudora, AR. Pallbearers: Danny Frasier, Thomas "Tig" Gates, Bobby Taylor, Keith Taylor, Anthony Yakaboski, and Lamond Tucker. Honorary Pallbearers: J.D. Frasier, Judge Robert James, Corky Crane, Tommy Antley and Harold Bradshaw. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 18, 2006 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA.

DONALD GENE SWAIN, SR. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Mr. Donald G. Swain, Sr., 67, of Farmerville will be held at 2:00PM Thursday at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton, AR. Interment will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park in Benton, AR. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Mr. Swain, a retired truck driver, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2006. He was a member of the Elks Club in Festus, MO. and of the Teamsters Union and was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeannie Swain; a son, Robert Gene Swain; parents, Eugene & Juanita Swain; and a sister, Patsy Ford. Survivors include one daughter: Donna Jan Swain Tedeton & husband, Prentice Tedeton, Jr. of Calhoun; one son Donald Gene Swain, Jr. & fiancée, Kristi Holland of Beebe, AR; a beloved friend, Shirley Bulter of Farmville, LA. one brother, Elbert Ray Swain & wife, Bobbye of Pine Bluff, AR. Six grandchildren, Amanda, Daniel, Chance, Lindsay, Kayla and Robert, Jr; two great grandchildren, Jeanna & Kayleigh Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be 5:00PM- 7:00PM Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville and another visitation at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton, AR. on Thursday from 11:00AM-2:00PM. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.farrarfh.com

Penola Ann Caesar, 63
Penola Ann Caesar of Monroe, a cosmetologist and gospel singer, died Saturday. Services are 6 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church on Swayze Street, Monroe. Visitation is 3 p.m. until service time Friday at the church. Burial will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Alma Clark, 70
Alma Clark of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Terrence Seneal Dunn, 17
BATON ROUGE — Terrence Seneal Dunn, formerly of Monroe, a student, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Paul Fontana, 81
Paul Fontana of Monroe, a glass mechanic, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Ann Bailey Havard, 49
Ann Bailey Havard of West Monroe, a Louisiana Tech University employee, died Friday. A memorial service is set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ronnie M. Jackson, 53
Ronnie McNeal Jackson of Monroe, a forklift operator, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland.

Ronnie L. Mariland Jr., 33
Ronnie Lee Mariland Jr. of Monroe, a laborer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

James Miles Jr., 73
James Miles Jr. of Monroe, a truck driver, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Liddie Morris, 92
EL DORADO, Ark. — Liddie Morris, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Dan Norsworthy, 74
BASTROP — Dan Norsworthy, a U.S. Navy retiree, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Central Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Beekman Cemetery.

Thomas Rushing, 77
Thomas Rushing of Monroe, a mechanic, died Oct. 10. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at J.S. Clark Cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Tony L. Swinson, 59
Tony L. Swinson of Monroe, a lawn service tech, died Thursday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Lake Ervin Cemetery, Oak Ridge. Visitation is noon-6 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Estes E. Summers, 81
RAYVILLE — Estes E. Summers formerly of Winnsboro, a retired teacher, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Winnsboro Church of Christ. Visitation is 4-8:30 p.m. today at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery, Mangham.

Previously acknowledged
Antley, Josie Nell: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Bowlin, Johnny: 10 a.m. Thursday, Wayside Pentecostal Church, Winnsboro.
Bowman, Lance Cpl. Jon Eric: 2 p.m. today, Cook Baptist Church, Summerfield.
Foster, George E.: 2 p.m. Thursday, Bethel Methodist Church, Downsville.
Savage, Sidnah B.: 11 a.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Weathers, James R.: 1 p.m. today, Covenant Church, Monroe

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

JOYCE LAVINIA NICKLAS MCPHEARSON Baton Rouge, LA Memorial services for Joyce Lavinia Nicklas McPhearson will be at 3:00PM Saturday, October 21, 2006 at Broadmoor United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge, with visitation immediately following. Services will be conducted by Rev. Ken Carroll, Dr. Don Hall and Rev. Danny McIlveene. Born at Lillie, La. on April 4, 1931, she died at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center on October 17, 2006 at the age of 75. Joyce received an undergraduate degree in Home Economics from Louisiana Tech University and a Masters of Social Work from Tulane University. She worked in the field of social work for twenty-five years and was employed by the Louisiana Department of Public Welfare and the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. She was a member of Broadmoor United Methodist Church, where she was active in the Lamplighters Sunday School Class and Saints Alive Choir. She was a member of the Military Officers' Association of America Auxiliary, The League of Women Voters and LSU Lagniappe. Prior to moving to Baton Rouge in 1999, Joyce was a devoted and active member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Monroe. She was preceded in death by her husband of thirty-five years, Terry Martin McPhearson; her parents, John Wesley and Margie Rockett Nicklas; brothers, Wesley Ferrel Nicklas and Sidney Doyle Nicklas. Survivors include daughter Lilla Jane McPhearson Whitehead and husband Neal of Colorado Springs, Co; step-son Terry Martin McPhearson, Jr. and wife Eleanor of Kenner, La.; granddaughter Jennifer Lane McPhearson of San Francisco, Ca.; step- granddaughter Lisa Evans and husband Gene of Gatesville, Tx; and step-grandson James Libbey and wife Brenda of Copperas Cove, Tx . She also leaves behind beloved nephews, nieces, cousins and a host of friends. At her request, Joyce's body was donated to the Louisiana State Anatomical Board. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Louisiana Methodist Children's Home, P.O. Box 929, Ruston, La. 71273-9976 or Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, La. 71211-9986.

Mr. Van Nolan Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial Services for Mr. Donald Van Nolan, 59, of Monroe, LA will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday October 20, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Van was born on May 2, 1947 and went to rest on October 15, 2006. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Nolan and by his father, Shuman Grady Nolan. Survivors include his wife, Donna Williams Nolan; son, Marsh Nolan; step-son, James Kokinos; Mother, Marie Nolan; sister, June Taylor and brother, Greg Nolan. Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. until service time on Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Online registry/condolences .com

Jule William Thomas Houston, TX Memorial services for Jule William Thomas, 85, of Houston, Texas, will be held on Friday, October 20, 2006, at 11:00AM at the O.S.T. Baptist Church in Houston, TX, with Rev. Mike Martin officiating. Jule was born May 30, 1921, in Fort Collins, Colorado, and passed away Monday, October 16, 2006,at Triumph Hospital in Houston, TX. He was a graduate of Oak Grove High School and Ouachita College in Arkadelphia, AR. He received his Masters from Southwestern and pastored several churches. He later moved to Washington, D.C. working for companies in legislative programs. Mr. Thomas retired from Texas A&M and relocated to Houston, TX, where he was Minister of Music of O.S.T. Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, James "Jim" Thomas and Oda Howard Thomas; brother Teddy Thomas; and grandson, Scott Thomas. He is survived by wife, Dena Thomas, of Houston, Tx; children, Eugene Thomas and wife Sheryl of Ragley, LA, Rudolph Thomas and wife Syble of Swartz, LA, John Thomas and wife Audrey of Farmerville, LA, and Jay Thomas and wife Rosie, of Portland, OR; brother, Clint Thomas; sisters, Margie Crain, Myrtle Trusty, Carolyn Chapman, and Mary Lou Hammett; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.

Elisha Carr Jr., 60
WISNER — Elisha Carr Jr., a concrete finisher, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Brown Chapel Church, Smithvale, Miss. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is noon-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Brown Chapel Cemetery, Smithvale.

Charles Ray Carter, 55
CORONA, Calif. — Charles Ray Carter, a laborer formerly of Delhi, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Alma Clark, 70
Alma Clark of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Colteen Culpepper, 73
Colteen Culpepper of Monroe died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Howard M. Duffey, 77
RAYVILLE — Howard M. Duffy, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at New Salem Cemetery, Girard.

Charlotte Diane Gilbert, 49
RAYVILLE — Charlotte Diane Gilbert, a homemaker, died Oct. 12. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ernest Long Sr., 88
Ernest Long Sr. of Monroe, a construction worker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Addie Rushing, 90
COLUMBIA — Addie Rushing, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. today at Bethany Cemetery, Hebert, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Deondra Self, 29
Deondra Self of West Monroe died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Terri Ann Smith, 47
JONESBORO — Terri Ann Smith, a private sitter, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be at Springhill Cemetery near Jonesboro.

Prince Thomas, 32
WINNSBORO — Prince Thomas, a cook, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Previously acknowledged
Bowlin, Johnny: 10 a.m. today, Wayside Pentecostal Church, Winnsboro.
Caesar, Penola Ann: 6 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Swayze Street, Monroe.
Foster, George E.: 2 p.m. today, Bethel Methodist Church, Downsville.
Norsworthy, Dan: 10 a.m. today, Central Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Rushing, Thomas: 11 a.m. today, Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe.
Swinson, Tony L.: 11 a.m. today, Lake Ervin Cemetery, Oak Ridge.
Summers, Estes E.: 10 a.m. today, Winnsboro Church of Christ, Winnsboro.

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

HOWARD M. DUFFEY Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Mr. Howard M. Duffey, 77, of Rayville, LA will be held 2:00PM, Friday, October 20, 2006 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel with Reverend Billy R. carter officating. Interment will follow in New Salem Cemetery Girard under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville. Howard M. Duffey passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 in West Monroe. Mr. Duffey was a retired heavy equipment operator and a Marine Corps veteran. Survivors include his wife, Toshiko Duffey; brothers, Huland Duffey and wife Annie and William M. Duffey and wife, Brenda. A special thank you to his care giver, Shelia Amos. Pallbearers will be Alvin May, Scotty May, Brian Leon, Richard Craig, Debs Laird and John Elkins. To leave condolences for the family go to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes. com

GEORGE CHESTERFIELD HARROD, SR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Services for George Chesterfield Harrod, Sr., 83, of Oak Ridge, Louisiana, will be held at 3:00PM Saturday, October 21, 2006, at the Oak Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Claude Hughes officiating. Interment will follow at the Oak Ridge Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. George was born in Frankfurt, Kentucky, on January 29, 1923, as the fifth of ten children. At the age of nine, the family moved to Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Following graduation, George entered the United States Navy, serving on the U.S.S. Oakland. After being honorably discharged, he enrolled at Tulane University. Over the years he worked for Gulf Oil, Mississippi Power & Light, General Motors, Honeywell and IBM. Granddaddy moved to Oak Ridge in the fall of 1988 to be near his son, Chet, and family, after retiring from years as a technology and patent engineer with IBM. He loved his daughter, Lisa, and her children, traveling many miles to see them when he was able. He enjoyed the company of his Oak Ridge friends and travels to see his brothers. Always the gentleman, he spent his retirement helping raise his grandchildren, who fondly remember his stories of his childhood experiences in Kentucky and Mississippi, his work on the Saturn booster guidance system that sent man to the moon, and the countless stories of the streetcars in New Orleans and the benefits of a strong railroad. His last years were spent at Stoneybrook Assisted Living Home battling Alzheimer's disease. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff at Stoneybrook for the loving care shown to Granddaddy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grover Cleveland Harrod and Minette Steger Harrod; his son, Ronald Geoffrey Harrod; his sisters, Sadie H. Dean, Mary Selma H. Biggs, and Mildred Moody H. Monteague; and his brothers, William D. Harrod, Malcolm B. Harrod, G. Clellan Harrod, Richard O. Harrod, and Franklin D. Harrod. He is survived by his son, Chet Harrod, and his wife, Becky; his daughter, Lisa H. Magness of Easton, Pennsylvania; and his granddaughters,Michelle Harrod of Baton Rouge and Caitlin Magness, and his grandsons, Chandler Harrod of Los Angeles, California; Dr. Chambliss Harrod and his wife, Rebecca, and their expectant twin sons of Boston, Massachusetts; Bennett Harrod of Baton Rouge; and Michael Magness; and his brother Joe Harrod and his wife, Joan, as well as many loved nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Gene Allen, Tom Allen, John Rolfe Windsor, Andy Barham, Larry Arbour and Jack Mc Daniel. Memorials may be made to Stoneybrook Alzheimer's Care Assisted Living, 308 Norris Lane, West Monroe, LA 71291; to the Oak Ridge Baptist Church or to the Morehouse Parish Public Library, Oak Ridge Branch. Visitation will be at 2:00PM until time of the services at the Oak Ridge Baptist Church, Oak Ridge, Louisiana. Online messages for family may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com.

n Loving Memory of Huey P. Middleton, Sr. June 20, 1928 - Oct. 20, 2003 A wonderful husband, father, granddaddy, brother, uncle, and friend. You were a beloved inspiration to everyone. You and your beautiful music are truly missed. Gerd, Tille, Bo, Onion, Slick, Little Bit, Boy (Knot Head) Mary and Pam

ANNE GALLOWAY PELLE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Graveside services for Anne Galloway Pelle, 76, of West Monroe, LA, will be 2:00PM Saturday, October 21, 2006, in Augusta, AR. Local arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Pelle was born November 30, 1929, in Gregory, AR and died October 18, 2006, in West Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Gordon Pelle, Jr. She is survived by her sons, Donald Edward Chamblin, Mark Eldridge Chamblin, and Keith Drummond Chamblin; daughter, Virginia Leigh Pelle Brown; and five grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Stoneybrook Alzheimer's Care Assisted Living Expansion Fund, 308 Norris Lane, West Monroe, LA 71291. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com

Major Floy "Tony" Newton Thurman Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Major Floy "Tony" Newton Thurman, 79, of Seguin, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2006, of congestive heart failure, in San Antonio. A member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Seguin, he was a graduate of Sicily Island High School in Sicilly Island, LA. After attending North East Junior College in Monroe, LA, he graduated from Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge in 1951 with a degree in Forestry. He then went on to a distinguished career in the military, retiring from the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rastus and Annie Guyton Thurman; and 8 siblings, Ray, Dinah Schulz, Dinky, Billie, Freida Bonner, Sam, Boots and Cecil. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jo Bess Skaggs Thurman of Conroe; a daughter, Holly Lynne Thurman Brim and husband Lester of Locust Grove, VA; a brother, F. G. (T-Model) Thurman and wife Frances of New Iberia, LA; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Nan Masonheimer of Harrisburg, PA, Wendell Schulz of Monroe, LA; Jo Anne Thurman of Baton Rouge, LA, Dianne Thurman of Savannah, GA, Mickey Thurman of Monroe, LA, and Patsy Meyer of Seguin, TX; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service will be held on Sat. October 21, 2006 at 2:00PM at the St. Columba's Episcopal Church in Winnsboro with Father William Baldridge officiating. Visitation and reception will be at the St. Columba's Parish Hall at 1:00PM and interment will follow at the Welcome Home Cemetery at Grayson, La. immediately following the service. All arrangments are under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia, La. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, c/o Honduras Relief Fund, 201 E Nolte St., Seguin, TX 78155, the American Diabetes Association, 8918 Tesoro Dr., San Antonio, TX 78217, American Heart Disease Research Foundation, National Office 50 Court Street-306A , Brooklyn, New York 11201-4801 , or to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the Thurman Family at riserfuneral@aol.com

Michelle Wiggins Allen, 33
TALLULAH — Michelle Wiggins Allen, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Charles Ray Carter, 55
CORONA, Calif. — Charles Ray Carter, a laborer formerly of Delhi, a died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Andrew Ceasar, 62
Andrew Ceasar of Monroe, a truck driver, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Alma Clark, 70
Alma Clark of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Boyd Collins, 80
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Boyd Collins died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Terrence Seneal Dunn, 17
BATON ROUGE — Terrence Seneal Dunn, a student formerly of Monroe, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Lone Wa Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Mary Madeline Ellis, 91
Mary Madeline Ellis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Oct. 14. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Charlotte Diane Gilbert, 49
RAYVILLE — Charlotte Diane Gilbert, a homemaker, died Oct. 12. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation is 9:30-10 a.m. Saturday at the mausoleum. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Robert Lee Harden, 83
CLAYTON — Robert Lee Harden, a retired Flamingo Casino supervisor, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Curtis Holmes, 61
BASTROP — Curtis Holmes, a retired roofer, died Oct. 13. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Lightwood Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Ronnie M. Jackson, 53
Ronnie McNeal Jackson of Monroe, a forklift operator, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 6 p.m. Saturday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Charles Henry Jones, 82
DELHI — Charles Henry Jones, a Reliable Life Insurance salesman, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

JoAnn Jones, 50
LAKE PROVIDENCE — JoAnn Jones, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ernest Long Sr., 88
Ernest Long Sr. of Monroe, a construction worker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Ronnie L. Mariland Jr., 33
Ronnie Lee Mariland Jr. of Monroe, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe.

James Miles Jr., 73
James Miles Jr. of Monroe, a truck driver, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Powell Street Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Lavell Miles, 71
BASTROP — Lavell Miles died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Charlie Murphy, 75
FARMERVILLE — Charlie Murphy, a retired roofer, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Farmerville Recreation Center. Visitation is noon-6 p.m. today at Tennant Family Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Concord Cemetery, Marion.

Van Nolan, 59
Van Nolan of Monroe died Sunday. Memorial services are 3 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 2 p.m. until service time today at the funeral home.

Stena Irene Rudisill, 81
Stena Irene Rudisill of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Deondra Self, 29
Deondra Self of West Monroe died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at the Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jimmie Shelley, 60
DELHI — Jimmie Shelley, a contractor, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at True Vine Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Lewis Williams, 76
TALLULAH — Lewis Williams died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously acknowledged
Caesar, Penola Ann: 6 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Swayze Street, Monroe.
Carr, Elisha Jr.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Brown Chapel FWB Church, Smithvale, Miss.
Clark, Alma: 11 a.m. Saturday, Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe.
Culpepper, Colteen: 1 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Monroe.
Duffey, Howard M.: 2 p.m. today, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Smith, Terri Ann: 10 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro

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

ERDELL G. GATES Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Erdell G. Gates, age 83, are scheduled for 2:00PM. Sunday October 22, 2006 at the chapel of Golden Funeral Home with Rev. Art Crymes & Rev. Newton Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Antioch Cemetery in Eros, LA. Visitation will be held Saturday evening from 5:00 until 8:00PM at Golden Funeral Home. Mrs. Gates, a resident of Mer Rouge, passed away Friday October 20, 2006. She was a homemaker and a member of Horseshoe Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Delmar Gates; and parents, Robert F & Alice Griggs. She is survived by one daughter, Wanda Young of West Monroe; one son, Chris Gates of Dry Prong, one step-son, Bobby R. Gates of West Monroe; sister Sybil Jensma of Bay, AR; 5 grandchildren, Derrick Gates, Dustin Gates, Deanna Pardue, David Arnold, Kristi Fife; 5 great grandchildren

BETTY JEAN McCANN LESHE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Services for Mrs. Betty Jean McCann Leshe, 75, of Monroe, LA, will be at 1:30PM, Sunday, October 22, 2006, at First Baptist Church of Swartz, LA, with Dr. Collin Wimberly officiating. Interment will be in Springhill Baptist Church Cemetery near Ringold, LA, at 4:30PM under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Leshe, a member of First Baptist Church of Swartz, LA, was born October 14, 1931, in Choudrant, LA and died October 20, 2006, at her residence in Monroe, LA. She was a retired Ouachita Parish School Board Administrative Assistant. Her parents, Rev. Joel Curtis McCann and Josie Cornelia Vail McCann; two brothers; and one sister preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, William Irven Leshe, Jr.; son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Shelia Roye Leshe of West Monroe, LA; daughter, JoLynn Leshe Crowell of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Angela Juneau and husband Mark of West Monroe, LA, Roye Leshe and wife Garrah of West Monroe, LA, Alison Crowell of West Monroe, LA, Chris Crowell and wife Meda of Rayville, LA, and Bryan Crowell and wife Krystal of New Orleans, LA; and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Chris Crowell, Matt Miller, Mark Miller, Jay Morris, Jimmy Morris, and Mike Murphy. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Saturday, October 21, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Swartz Building Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

OYCE LAVINIA NICKLAS MCPHEARSON Baton Rouge, LA Memorial services for Joyce Lavinia Nicklas McPhearson will be at 3:00PM Saturday, October 21, 2006 at Broadmoor United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge, with visitation immediately following. Services will be conducted by Rev. Ken Carroll, Dr. Don Hall and Rev. Danny McIlveene. Born at Lillie, La. on April 4, 1931, she died at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center on October 17, 2006 at the age of 75. Joyce received an undergraduate degree in Home Economics from Louisiana Tech University and a Masters of Social Work from Tulane University. She worked in the field of social work for twenty-five years and was employed by the Louisiana Department of Public Welfare and the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. She was a member of Broadmoor United Methodist Church, where she was active in the Lamplighters Sunday School Class and Saints Alive Choir. She was a member of the Military Officers' Association of America Auxiliary, The League of Women Voters and LSU Lagniappe. Prior to moving to Baton Rouge in 1999, Joyce was a devoted and active member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Monroe. She was preceded in death by her husband of thirty-five years, Terry Martin McPhearson; her parents, John Wesley and Margie Rockett Nicklas; brothers, Wesley Ferrel Nicklas and Sidney Doyle Nicklas. Survivors include daughter Lilla Jane McPhearson Whitehead and husband Neal of Colorado Springs, Co; step-son Terry Martin McPhearson, Jr. and wife Eleanor of Kenner, La.; granddaughter Jennifer Lane McPhearson of San Francisco, Ca.; step- granddaughter Lisa Evans and husband Gene of Gatesville, Tx; and step-grandson James Libbey and wife Brenda of Copperas Cove, Tx . She also leaves behind beloved nephews, nieces, cousins and a host of friends. At her request, Joyce's body was donated to the Louisiana State Anatomical Board. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Louisiana Methodist Children's Home, P.O. Box 929, Ruston, La. 71273-9976 or Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, La. 71211-9986.

Pamela Gayle Parker Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston La, Funeral services for Pamela Gayle Parker, 44, of Taylor, LA will be 2:00 PM Monday, October 23, 2006 at South Parkway Worship Center in Ruston, LA. Officiating will be Pastor Chris Witt. Interment will be at Simsboro Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Pamela passed away on Friday, October 20, 2006, following a lengthy illness. She was a native of Downsville, LA having lived the past five years in Taylor, LA. Pamela was an active member of South Parkway Worship Center. She is preceded in death by her father, Willis "Corkey" Parker. She is survived by her son, Eric Pylant of Simsboro, LA; mother, Mary Holleman and husband James of Taylor, LA; brother, Ricky Parker and wife Brenda of Fort Smith, AR; sister, Donna Parker of Taylor, LA; five nieces, five nephews, and four great nieces. Pallbearers will be Jason Parker, Brandon Parker, Jeremy Parker, Dustin Parker, Eric Pylant, and Bubba Campbell. Visitation will be from 2:00PM until 6:00PM on both Saturday, October 21, 2006 and Sunday, October 22, 2006 at the funeral home. Online messages may be sent to: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com

ELLA MAE HULL ROBSON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Mae Hull Robson, 81, of Monroe, will be at 2:00PM, Sunday, October 22, 2006, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Warren Eckhardt and Rev. David Worthington officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Robson was born June 15, 1925, in Fargo, OK, and died October 20, 2006, in Monroe, LA. She was a member of North Monroe Baptist Church and the Winsome Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Robson. She is survived by her children: C.W. Robson of Davis, OK, Richard Barnes of Waldo, AR, Barbara Fort of Pine Bluff, AR, Martha Sue Poole of Elk City, OK, Lyndia Sue Stokley of Monroe, LA, and Terri Dabbs of Shreveport, LA; sisters, Anona Seitz and Margaret Novak both of Spearman, TX; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be David Fort, Michael Dabbs, Matthew Dabbs, Richard Barnes, Jr., Tracy Fort, Dale Barnes, Ellis Barnes, and Alex Haire. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00 PM, Saturday, October 21, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to North Monroe Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearfuneralhome.com

STENA IRENE RUDISILL Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Private graveside services for Mrs. Stena Irene Rudisill, 81, of Monroe, LA, will be Monday, October 23, 2006, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Allison Moody officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Rudisill, a member of First Presbyterian Church of Monroe, was born January 24, 1925, in Madison Parish, LA and died October 19, 2006, in Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Rudisill; daughter, Jackie Livingston; brothers, Ray Nelson, Isaac Nelson and Riley Nelson; and sister, Edna Carter. She is survived by her daughters, Capra McCallon of Independence, MO, Sandy Stevens Burgess of Delhi, LA, and Marty Mason and husband Tom of Monroe, LA; brother, William Grant Nelson of Fayetteville, AR ; sister Lois Farrar of Vidalia, LA; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com

Major Floy "Tony" Newton Thurman Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Major Floy ?227-132?Tony" Newton Thurman, 79, of Seguin, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2006, of congestive heart failure, in San Antonio. A member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Seguin, he was a graduate of Sicily Island High School in Sicilly Island, LA. After attending North East Junior College in Monroe, LA, he graduated from Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge in 1951 with a degree in Forestry. He then went on to a distinguished career in the military, retiring from the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rastus and Annie Guyton Thurman; and 8 siblings, Ray, Dinah Schulz, Dinky, Billie, Freida Bonner, Sam, Boots and Cecil. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jo Bess Skaggs Thurman of Conroe; a daughter, Holly Lynne Thurman Brim and husband Lester of Locust Grove, VA; a brother, F. G. (T-Model) Thurman and wife Frances of New Iberia, LA; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Nan Masonheimer of Harrisburg, PA, Wendell Schulz of Monroe, LA; Jo Anne Thurman of Baton Rouge, LA, Dianne Thurman of Savannah, GA, Mickey Thurman of Monroe, LA, and Patsy Meyer of Seguin, TX; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service will be held on Sat. October 21, 2006 at 2:00PM at the St. Columba's Episcopal Church in Winnsboro with Father William Baldridge officiating. Visitation and reception will be at the St. Columba's Parish Hall at 1:00PM and interment will follow at the Welcome Home Cemetery at Grayson, La. immediately following the service. All arrangments are under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia, La. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, c/o Honduras Relief Fund, 201 E Nolte St., Seguin, TX 78155, the American Diabetes Association, 8918 Tesoro Dr., San Antonio, TX 78217, American Heart Disease Research Foundation, National Office 50 Court Street-306A , Brooklyn, New York 11201-4801 , or to the charity of your choice.

Marcus Haley, 77
Marcus Dulaney Haley of West Monroe, a retired pipeliner, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lavone Haney, 62
Lavone "Midge" Haney of West Monroe, a theater manager, died Thursday. 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 in Colvin Cemetery, Unionville.

George C. Harrod Sr., 83
OAK RIDGE — George Chesterfield Harrod Sr., a retired civil engineer, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Oak Ridge Baptist Church. Visitation is 2 p.m. until time of services at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Terri Pettis, 47
RUSTON — Terri Pettis, a nurse, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Albert Terrill Ratcliff, 89
WINNSBORO — Albert Terrill Ratcliff, a retired farmer and carpenter, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Coax Cemetery.

Lennie Louise Ratcliff, 79
OAK GROVE — Lennie Louise Ratcliff, a nurse's aide, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at New Prospect Baptist Church near Pioneer. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time at the church. Burial will be in Reeks Cemetery, Oak Grove under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Demetria C. Rivers, 39
Demetria Crocker Rivers of Calhoun, an office clerk, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Previously acknowledged:
Carr, Elisha Jr.: 1 p.m. today, Brown Chapel FWB Church, Smithvale, Miss.
Carter, Charles Ray: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
Clark, Alma: 11 a.m. today, Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe.
Dunn, Terrence Senal: 2 p.m. today, Lone Wa Baptist Church, Monroe.
Ellis, Mary Madeline: 11 a.m. today, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Monroe.
Gilbert, Charlotte Diane: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.
Holmes, Curtis: 1 p.m. today, Lightwood Baptist Church, Lightwood.
Jackson, Ronnie M.: 6 p.m. today, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Jones, Charles Henry: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
Long, Ernest Sr.: 2 p.m. Monday, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe.
Mariland, Ronnie L. Jr.: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Miles, James Jr.: 11 a.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Murphy, Charlie: 1 p.m. today, Farmerville Recreation Center.
Shelley, Jimmie: 2 p.m. today, Truevine Baptist Church, Delhi.

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

MARCUS DULANEY HALEY Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Marcus Dulaney Haley, 77, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday October 24, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Ray Jones and Rev. Billy Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Mr. Haley died October 20, 2006 in West Monroe. He is preceded in death by his parents James and Lela Haley, son, James Keith (Kebo) Haley, brother, Kelvin Haley and sister, Mildred Ann Dean. Survivors include his wife of 58 years Catherine Marie Vestal Haley; daughters, Susie Gilliam and husband Butch, Lisa Hodge and husband Dennis; grandchildren, Robin Haley, Mark Haley, Keith Haley and wife Felicia, Casey "Jones" Taylor, Coty and Chelsea Sally Gilliam, Corey Gilliam and wife Brandy, Justin, Joshua and Jeremy Womack; great grandchildren, Jamie Massey, Brandy Haley, Mallori and Malyn Taylor, Christy Knighten, Ashley Haley, and Dakota Gilliam; five sisters, one brother, and very special friend Bo Boyte. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Monday October 23, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Online registry/condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com.

LAVONE "MIDGE" HANEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Lavone "Midge" Haney, 62, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, October 22, 2006, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. James Mooney officiating. Burial will follow at Colvin Memorial Cemetery, Unionville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Haney was born August 20, 1944, in Dubach, LA and passed away October 19, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. After a very lengthy illness, Lavone has gone home to be with the Lord, on October 19, 2006. She was always known to take a child under her wing, letting them know that she loved and cared for them and that they always meant so much to her. She was well known for being the manager of Eastgate Cinema Movie Theatre for 35 years. She nurtured and helped many of the teenage girls and boys that worked under her. She was well respected for all that she did. After the closing of the theatre, she became involved in crafts, sewing, and making porcelain dolls and angels, she always put so much time, love and care into each and everyone of them. And it always meant so much to her when she met new friends at every show she went to. She will be sorely missed but remembered also. Mrs. Haney is preceded in death by her parents, Mabel and Louie (Buddy) Larance and her brother, Rusty Larance. Mrs. Haney is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Myers; her mother-in-law, Sybil Haney; sister, Janet Skipper and husband Buck; niece, Sissy Gonzales and family; nephew, Junior Skipper and family; nephew Randy Haney and family; niece, Michelle Haney and family; numerous nieces and nephews; her best friend, Mitzi and her granddaughter Bethany; close family friend, Anna Marie Kelly and children. Pallbearers will be Randy Haney, Jason Haney, Brock Haney, DJ Duncan, Lynn Bass and Robert Davis. Visitation will be Sunday, October 22, 2006 from 1:00PM until service time at the funeral home. "We all love you and miss you." Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

TERRI WILLIAMS PETTIS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Visitation for Terri Williams Pettis will be Sunday afternoon October 22 at 1:30PM at Calvary Baptist Church, Vienna. Funeral services will follow at 2:30PM. Rev. Bobby Kranz will officiate assisted by Calvary pastor Rev. Bill Reid. Burial will be in Mt. Pisqah Cemetery, Woodville, Texas, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Terri was born August 19, 1959, in Alexandria, LA, and died October 20, 2006, in Ruston of a sudden illness. She was a long-time employee of the Green Clinic and worked in the Orthopedic Department. She leaves to cherish her memory her fiancé and soul-mate, Dr. Richard Ballard also of Ruston; her daughter, Kristen Boone; and two sons, Bubba and Josh Pettis all of Ruston; her brother, David Williams of Alexandria, LA; two sisters, Phyllis Ashby of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Christi Young of Marshall, TX. Terri is also survived by many loving members of her extended family. Pallbearers will be James Staples, Thomas Hamilton, Ernie Miles, Mike Lofstrom, Anthony Pollard and Gene Mariano.

LARENE B. "JO" SIMPSON Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmville, LA Funeral Services for Larene B. "Jo" Simpson of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Monday, October 23, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Roger Johnson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Simpson was a member of the First Baptist Church in Farmerville. She was an active member of Gleaners Sunday school class and was a very active and devoted mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband James E. "Tip" Simpson, her parents Jim Clyde and Carine Brasher and a brother Mitchell Brasher. She is survived by one son Eddie Joe Simpson and wife Marcie of Jonesboro, LA; two daughters Rean and Dean Simpson both of Farmerville, LA; three granddaughters Lindsey, Shelby and Jolea Simpson all of Jonesboro, LA; one sister, Lou Nell Taylor of West Monroe, LA; two brothers, Jimmy Brasher and wife Dorothy of West Monroe, LA; Bob Brasher and wife Doris of Ruston, LA; and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to charity of donor's choice. Pallbearers will be: Rannie Russell, Shorty Aulds, Roger Simpson, Bobby Brasher, Barry Brasher, Bruce Patton, Greg Clary and Anthony Yakaboski. Honorary pallbearers will be: Keith Kenley, Clifford Simpson, George Cothran and Jimmy Odom. Visitation will be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Sunday, October 22, 2006 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Farmerville, LA. Messages may be sent to the familyat www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com

Ardis Wes Hammonds, 92
Ardis Wes Hammonds of West Monroe, a retired Olinkraft employee, died Friday. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jesse A. Hawthorne, 71
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Jesse A. "Pete" Hawthorne, retired vice president of Franklin State Bank in Winnsboro, died Saturday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Monday at Heritage Funeral Home, Springdale. Other arrangements are pending.

Betty Jean Leshe, 75
Betty Jean McCann Leshe, a retired Ouachita Parish School Board administrative assistant, died Friday. Services are 1:30 p.m. today at First Baptist Church of Swartz. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery near Ringgold under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Roger D. Pinton Sr., 62
DOWNSVILLE — Roger D. Pinton Sr., owner of Roger Pinton Firestone in West Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

Ella Mae Hull Robson, 81
Ella Mae Hull Robson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ella Mae Wade, 91
OAK GROVE — Ella Mae Wade, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Carter, Charles Ray: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
Haney, Lavone "Midge": 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Long, Ernest Sr.: 2 p.m. Monday, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe.
Ratcliff, Albert Terrill: 2 p.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Rivers, Demetria C.: 3 p.m. today, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

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

ROGER DALE PINTON, SR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Roger Dale Pinton, Sr. 62, of Downsville, LA. will be at 2:00PM Monday October 23, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Dr. John Traylor and Dr. Alan Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe. Mr. Pinton was born June 19, 1944 and died October 21, 2006 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center. Mr. Pinton was a member of the First Baptist Church in Monroe. He was the owner of Roger Pinton Firestone in West Monroe and Ruston, LA. Mr. Pinton was a member of the National Cutting Horse Association. He is preceded in death by his father, Norman Pinton, sister, Floy Pinton Kilpatrick and brother, Doyle Pinton. Survivors include his beloved wife Janice Smith Pinton; son, Roger D. (Monty) Pinton, Jr. and wife Kim; daughter, Jeri Pinton Rountree and husband Glenn; granddaughters, Kristin Pinton, Madeline Pinton, and Katie Rountree; mother, Dorothy Pinton; mother-in-law, Bobbie Smith and many loving nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Reggie Owens, Ricky Kilpatrick, Frank Smith, Don Tatum, Brian Tatum, and Kevin Tatum. Honorary Pallbearers will be A. D. Forman, Wheat Nelson, Dan Trimble, Charles Ray Bonner, Jimmy Chandler, Jesse Mallett and Chuck Redden. Visitation will be from 1:00PM until service time Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Monroe, LA. or to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com

RUTH AARON SCOGGINS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Ruth Aaron Scoggins, 87, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, October 24, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Clyde Kelley officiating. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Scoggins died October 22, 2006 at her residence in West Monroe. She was a member of the Claiborne Assembly of God in West Monroe, LA. She is preceded in death by her husbands, James H. Scoggins and Winfred Wheeler; daughter, Climmie Wainwright; and one sister. Survivors include her daughters, Elizabeth Cooper, Lottie Gaar and Marilyn Coats and husband Jackie; twelve grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren, and five sisters Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Monday, October 23, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

Kelly Eugene Ferrington, 43
WISNER — Kelly Eugene Ferrington, an iron worker, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Marcus Dulaney Haley, 77
Marcus Dulaney Haley of West Monroe, a retired pipeliner, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. at the funeral home.

Sidney Ray Sargent, 73
Sidney Ray Sargent, a retired sales representative of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Martell Wisecarver, 82
Martell Wisecarver, a beautician of Sterlington, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Carter, Charles Ray: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
Long, Ernest Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe.
Pinton, Roger D. Sr.: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

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

BILLY JOE FRITH Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA A private family memorial service for Billy Joe Frith, 50, of West Monroe, La, will be announced later. Born April 29, 1956, in Monroe, La, Mr. Frith passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2006, in West Monroe. A brick mason in the construction industry, Mr. Frith was an Army veteran and a veteran of the Louisiana National Guard. His father, Richard Barney Frith, preceded him in death. Survivors include a daughter, Joanna Rose; a son, Billy Marks; a grandson, Dustin Rose; his mother, Billie D. Heflin; 3 sisters; 5 brothers; and a number of nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

WATKINS S. PEYTON, SR Broussard's Mortuary Nederland, TX Watkins S. Peyton, Sr. 88 of Groves, TX, died Saturday, October 21, 2006 at a private nursing care facility in Nederland, TX. A private burial service for Mr. Peyton was held at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches with family attending, under the direction of Broussard's Mortuary in Nederland. Watkins was retired from Texaco, where he was a supervisor in the case and package division. He also served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII, as a 1st Sgt. with the 65th Signal Battalion-Company A, and was a longtime member of the Masonic Cosmopolitan Lodge #872. He was preceded in death by his son W.S. Peyton, Jr.; sister Dixie LeDoux; and brother Jesse D. Peyton, Jr. Surviving Mr. Peyton are his daughters Dot Peyton of Nederland, TX, Carole Peyton of Victoria, Tx; loving daughter-in-law Jeri Peyton of Goldsboro, N.C.; six grand- children, Clay Holyfield, Tracy Robinson Jones, Jim Robinson, Lynn Peyton Norris, Shawn Peyton, Melissa Peyton Jordan; and fifteen great grandchildren.

RAY SARGENT Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial Services for Mr. Ray Sargent, 73, of West Monroe, will be 5:00PM Tuesday October 24, 2006 at Center Point Baptist Church with Rev. William Edwards officiating. Burial to follow at the Center Point Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Sargent was retired Naval Veteran in United States Navy and also a retired sales representative. He was a member of Center Point Baptist Church and the West Monroe American Legions Post 201. He is survived by 4 brothers and 2 sisters. The family will receive friends from 3:00PM until 5:00PM Tuesday October 24, 2006 at Center Point Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolence: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MRS. MARTELL ARMSTRONG WISECARVER Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Services for Mrs. Martell Armstrong Wisecarver, age 82, of Sterlington, LA will be 2:00PM Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe, LA with David Reed, Sr. of Sterlington Church of Christ and Charlie Reeves officiating. Interment will follow in Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral of Monroe, LA. Mrs. Wisecarver was born February 17, 1924 and passed away October 22, 2006 in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Wisecarver is survived by her husband of 63 years, Willis Joe Wisecarver; son: Bill K. Wisecarver and wife Ann of San Antonio, TX and their children: Amy Wisecarver Sahm and husband Mike of Fairfax, VA, and Tiffany Wisecarver Wilfong and husband, Chad of Ardmore, OK; son: Vickey Joe Wisecarver and wife DeNeen of Sterlington, LA and their children: Sandy Wisecarver Cheatham and husband, Seth of Lebanon, Oregon and Jennifer, Wendy, Julieanne, Rachael Wisecarver of Sterlington, LA; and 9 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 1:00PM until time of service Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online messages may be sent for the family to: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Dorthy Allen, 58
BASTROP — Dorthy Allen, a nurse's aide, died Oct. 14. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Robert Armstrong, 57
MER ROUGE — Robert Armstrong, a janitor, died Saturday. Services are noon Wednesday at St. Matthew's No. 1 Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Barbara Beach, 53
WISNER — Barbara Beach, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery, Wisner.

Rosa Lee Butler, 83
Rosa Lee Butler of Monroe, a seamstress, died Oct. 19. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe.

Alma DeRouen Carver, 89
METAIRIE — Alma DeRouen Carver, an occasional resident of Monroe, died Oct. 17. Burial was in Metairie Cemetery.

Mardis Davis, 83
RUSTON — Mardis Davis, a farmer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Family Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Kelly E. Ferrington, 43
WISNER — Kelly Eugene Ferrington, an iron worker, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at South Central Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mahalia Foy, 59
MANGHAM — Mahalia Foy, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jesse A. Hawthorne, 71
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Jesse A. "Pete" Hawthorne, retired vice president of Franklin State Bank in Winnsboro, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Fayetteville National Cemetery under the direction of Heritage Funeral Home, Springdale.

Charlotte Ann Holley, 42
SICILY ISLAND — Charlotte Ann Holley, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Albert Von Ivey, 69
CHOUDRANT — Albert Von Ivey, a maintenance man at Cass Metal, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Hope Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Earnest Jones, 57
Earnest Jones of Monroe, a mechanic, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Orange Hill Baptist Church, Rhymes. Burial will be in St. Dee Cemetery, Start, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

JoAnn Jones, 50
BASTROP — JoAnn Jones, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Delivery Center, Lake Providence. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Long South Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Viola Manning, 75
Viola Manning of Monroe, a nurse's aide, died Saturday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Trousdale Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ida McLaughlin, 96
GILBERT — Ida "Aunt Ida" McLaughlin, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Gilbert. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, near Gilbert, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Lavell Miles, 71
BASTROP — Lavell Miles died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Trousdale Cemetery, Collinston.

Jenny A. Powell, Infant
FARMERVILLE — Jenny Allison Powell, infant daughter of Mack and Jill Powell, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ray Sargent, 73
Ray Sargent of West Monroe, a retired sales representative, died Sunday. Services are 5 p.m. today at Center Point Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is 3-5 p.m today at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ruth Aaron Scoggins, 87
Ruth Aaron Scoggins of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens Cemetery, West Monroe.

William Tuner, 83
ROCKFORD, Ill — William Tuner formerly of Ark, a construction worker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Family Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Joe Whatley, 87
PIONEER — Joe Whatley, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 8 a.m. until time of service today at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest.

Joyce Wilkerson, 60
JONESBORO — Joyce Wilkerson, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5:30 — 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Previously acknowledged
Carter, Charles Ray: 2 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
Haley, Marcus Dulaney: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe

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

MADALINE FAIR AINSWORTH Christian Way Pinebluff, AR Mrs. Madaline Fair Ainsworth born March 20th, 1931, died October 22nd at Jefferson Regional Hospital in Pinebluff after a lengthy illness. Graveside Services will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery on Friday October 27th at 2:00PM. She is proceeded in death by her husband Jessie W. Ainsworth and a daughter Evelyn Paticia "Patty" Henry. She is surviviel by her daughter Dr. Maida Wimberly of Costa Rica; son Ivy Lyn Farnell of Pinebluff, AR; granddaughters Amy Beard of Ruston, LA and Mary-Linda Farnell of Pinebluff, AR.

MAE KAVANAUGH EDWARDS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mae Kavanaugh Edwards, 84, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM, Thursday, October 26, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Tom McCurley officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Edwards was born August 3, 1922 in Farmerville, LA, the daughter of Joseph Lee and Rosa Ann Kyle Kavanaugh, and went to be with the Lord October 23, 2006. Mrs. Edwards was a former school bus driver for the Ouachita Parish School Board. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 33 years, A.E. Edwards, to which she was a devoted wife; 1 sister, Willie Gladys Bush; 3 brothers: Ernest Kavanaugh, Charles Victor Kavanaugh, and Jimmie Lee Kavanaugh. Mrs. Edwards is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6:00PM until 8:00PM Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com

ELIZABETH LEBARON FELTENBERGER Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Elizabeth LeBaron Feltenberger, age 81 of Columbia will be held at 2:00PM, Thursday, October 26, 2006 at First Baptist Church in Columbia with Rev. Eric Harriman, Rev. Maxwell Bennett and Rev. Ron Lowe officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery west of Columbia. Mrs. Feltenberger was born in Verda, LA on January 28, 1925 to the union of Otto and Trudie Brand LeBaron and on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 God chose another sweet angel. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Columbia. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #147 in Columbia. She was a true Christian example for everyone. Despite ill health the last six years of her life, she was never down. She always had a smile and never complained even when she was in severe pain and she lived for the Chicago Cubs. Her life was her testimony. She taught Sunday School and led music at the Haven Nursing Center for over 31 years. Before her illness, she was an inactive member of the Easter Star and a faithful believer of her Almighty God. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: M.D."Boots" Feltenberger, her brother: Rupert LeBaron and her brothers and sisters-in-law in Pennsylvania. She leaves to cherish her memory: her sons: Marion Feltenberger,Jr. of Holden, James C. Feltenberger of Dallas, TX and Richard R. Feltenberger of Woodworth, LA, her daughters: Anne Kelley of Holden, Kathy Feltenberger and Emily May both of Columbia, her special daughter: Evelyn Griffin of Columbia, her half-brother: Michael LeBaron of Deville, her sister-in-law: Ethel Feltenberger of Oil City, her cousin: Chistine Hale of Montgomery, LA, eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are Steve May, Bobby Kelly, Joe Tyler, Kevin Martin, Marshall Waters, Bill Spells, Bill McIlwain and Willis Ferguson, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be her sons and grandsons. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1:00PM until 9:00PM at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia and Thursday from 9:00AM until time of services at First Baptist Church in Columbia.

FROM THE GEORGE EARL FOSTER FAMILY ?197-154? We thank everyone who touched our lives during our husband's/Dad's illness. We have sent messages of thanks to many but have not been able to do so for all. For those we never saw but who prayed for us, know that your prayers were answered. Although he died, George was granted peace, and he only suffered a short time. He was also able to stay at home, which is what he wanted. The tremendous outpouring of love touched our hearts and reminded us how fortunate we are to have so many good friends and family. We want you to know your love and prayers were a great strength for us and will continue to be. Words fail to express our feelings, but we hope these have given you at least some idea of how much you mean to us.?197-154? Frankie and Mike Foster

GLADYS COOLEY HAVARD George County Funeral Home Lucedale, MS Gladys Cooley Harvard age 101 passed away and went to be with her Heavenly Father on October 23, 2006. Mrs. Harvard (known affectionally as Aunt Gladys) was born in 1905 to the late Mr. and Mrs. John Vincent Cooley in Waynesboro, Ms. The family moved to Lucedale, Ms in 1924. Mrs. Havard taught school in this area for 38 years and continued to work for public service 18 more years. She was a graduate of Mississippi Southern College and earned a Masters Degree in Elementary education from Louisiana State University. She was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband David Havard, ten brothers John, Troy, Spencer, Bodie Waldo, Malcom, Ramey, Van, Davis, Bud and three sisters, Lela Watley, Letha Harrison, Renthia Strickland. Mrs. Havard is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins, who will treasure her memory in their hearts. She was known as a quiet, unassuming person with a genuine Christian spririt. She was attending Parkview Baptist Church in Monroe, La. with family members prior to her death. She loved people especially children. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 2:00PM at George County Funeral Home, Lucedale, Ms. with Rev. E.W. (Bud) Parker officiating. Internment will follow in Rocky Creek Cementary. Pallbears will be Nephews and Great Nephews. In lieu of flowers, living memorial may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211 or your favorite charity or church.

GERALD MCDANIEL Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Graveside funeral services for Mr. Gerald McDaniel will be held at 11:00AM, Thursday, October 26, 2006, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, with Rev. Alan Robertson and Rev. Sam Sidders officiating. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. McDaniel was born to Jessie and Evie Calk McDaniel on September 12, 1928, in Calhoun, LA and died on October 24, 2006, in Monroe after a lengthy illness. He served in the United States Army in the German occupation after World War II and returned to Monroe to work for the Illinois Central Railroad for 38 years. He was a Mason and a man with many friends. He had a keen interest in local and world history and politics. He was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Joan; daughter, Debbie of Shreveport; son, Wayne and wife Becky of West Monroe; grandson, Taylor McDaniel; and brothers, Irvin of Calhoun and Louis of Ft. Worth, TX. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM, Wednesday, October 25, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to thank the numerous medical personnel of the Monroe/West Monroe area who cared for Mr. McDaniel during his illness, including Doctors Floyd Jones, Grant Dona, Scott Barron, and Thomas Williams; and the outstanding staff of Avalon Place, including Bridget and Denise, for their compassionate care in recent weeks. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com

KERSH MCINTYRE, SR. Delhi, LA A memorial Service for Kersh McIntyre, Sr., 74, of Guayaquil, Ecuador, S.A., will be held at 9:00AM, Friday, October 27, 2006, at Delhi United Methodist Church, 715 Main St., Delhi, LA, with Rev. Dr. Joe Hamilton officiating. Mr. McIntyre was born August 13, 1932, in the Central Community. He died Sunday, October 22, 2006, following an extended illness. Mr. McIntyre was predeceased by his father and mother, L.M. and Minnie Lee Kersh McIntyre, one brother, Monroe Charles McIntyre, and one sister, Audrey McIntyre Honeycutt. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Ofelia McIntyre; one son, Kersh McIntyre, Jr., and wife Robbin of Opelika, AL, four daughters Ruth Teixiera and husband Airton of Brazil, S.A., Marina Duque and husband Fernanda of Quinto, Ecuador, S.A., Gladys Parra and husband Santiago of Guayaquil, Ecuador, S.A., Norma Cole and husband Dana of Raleigh, NC; three brothers, Roy W. McIntyre and wife Virginia of Delhi, LA, E. Rudolph McIntyre and wife Nell of Winnsboro, LA, L. Marion McIntyre and wife Mary Alice of Delhi, LA; thirteen grandchildren, Taylor, Tori, Jose Luis, Liza, Margarita, Santiago, Xavier, Vanessa, Maria Fernanda, Maria Gabriella, Andres, James, and Jonathan; and a host of nieces and nephews. The family respectfully declines the gift of flowers and suggests that donations may be directed to the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 behalf of Kersh McIntyre, Sr., 203 Oakdale Dr., Opelika, AL 36801.

JENNY ALLISON POWELL Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside service for Jenny Allison Powell, 26 days old, will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, October 25, 2006, at Ruggsbluff Cemetery in Farmerville, LA, with Rev. George Ferrington and Mr. Devery Pearson officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Jenny Allison Powell passed away on October 22, 2006, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. Survivors include her parents, Mack and Jill Powell of Point, LA; paternal grandparents, Elroy E. and Linda Powell of Point, LA; paternal great grandmother, Virginia Oxley of Monroe, LA; maternal grandparents, Warren and Theresa Smith of Winnsboro, LA; maternal great grandparents, Frank and Lois Smith of Winnsboro, LA; aunt and uncle, Kim and Devery Pearson of Jackson, MS; cousins, Nathan, Nicholas, and Natalie; aunt and uncle, Linnet and Tom Canterbury of Downsville, LA; cousins, Heather and Karen; aunt, Audra Roberts of Point, LA; cousins, Cody and Dusty; aunt and uncle, Diedre and Kenny Clark of Baskin, LA; cousins, Jere' and Jeremy Erskin; uncle and aunt, Darian and Julie Smith of Winnsboro, LA; cousins, Lindsey Ferrington and Meaghan and Annabella Smith; and uncle and aunt, Jeff and Esther Smith of Minden, LA; and numerous other loving family members and friends. Visitation will be from 11:00AM until 1:00PM Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.mulhearnfuneralhome. com

Dorothy Allen, 58
BASTROP — Dorothy Allen, a nurse's aide, died Oct. 14. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Life Community Center, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Winfred Steve Coleman, 57
JONESBORO — Winfred Steve Coleman, an insurance salesman, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Hodge United Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 5:30-9 p.m. today at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery.

Hervie Edwards, 62
MANGHAM — Hervie Edwards, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be Saturday at Green Grove Cemetery, Mangham under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Earnest Krow Forbess, 64
EL DORADO, Ark. — Earnest Krow Forbess, an insurance salesman, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Edwards Cemetery, Marion.

Mahalia Foy, 59
MANGHAM — Mahalia Foy, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Green Grove Cemetery, Mangham.

Mike Grover, 53
GLOSTER, Miss. — Mike Grover, a Georgia-Pacific forester, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Cynthia Gail Lee, 52
GRAMBLING — Cynthia Gail Lee, a professor at Grambling State University, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Living Word Ministries, Ruston. Visitation is noon-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Friday at Our Christian Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Garden Cemetery.

Ernest Lewis, 73
KILBOURNE — Ernest Lewis, a retired pipeline laborer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Sunday at Bloomy Shade Missionary Baptist Church, Kilbourne. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lonnie Oliver Jr., 47
CLAYTON — Lonnie Oliver Jr., a school bus driver, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Donald S. Toms, 69
SALINE — Donald S. Toms, a forester technician, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Friendship Baptist Church, Friendship. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Lewis Williams, 76
RAYVILLE — Lewis Williams died Oct. 15. Services are noon Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church. Visitation is 11 a.m.-noon Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously acknowledged:
Armstrong, Robert: noon today, St. Matthews No. 1 Baptist Church, Mer Rouge.
Beach, Barbara: 11 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Butler, Rosa Lee: 1 p.m. Thursday, Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Ferrington, Kelly E.: 2 p.m. today, South Central Baptist Church, Wisner.
Holley, Charlotte Ann: 10 a.m. Thursday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Ivey, Albert Von: 2 p.m. today, New Hope Baptist Church, Ruston.
Jones, Earnest: 1 p.m. Saturday, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Rhymes.
Jones, JoAnn: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Hope Delivery Center, Lake Providence.
Manning, Viola: 11 a.m. today, Trousdale Cemetery, Collinston.
McLaughlin, Ida: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Gilbert.
Wilkerson, Joyce: 11 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro

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

MARGUERITE MITCHELL COON Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Marguerite Mitchell Coon, 93, will be 3:00PM, Saturday, October 28, 2006 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Wayne "Tuck" Roberts. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Coon was born on May 19, 1913 and passed away October 24, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Dr. Henson Coon, Sr., daughters, Martha Coon Culpepper and Florence Marie Coon. Survivors include her son, Henson Coon, Jr. and wife Joan of Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Marguerite Carbrey and husband Lee of Slidell, LA, Henson Coon, III and wife Tamie of West Monroe, LA, Dan Culpepper and wife Deeann of Beaumont, TX; great grandchildren, Caitlin, Kristin and Caroline Carbrey, Lewis and Kelsey Coon, and Danielle and Dylan Culpepper. Mrs. Coon was a member of DAR. She was a past president for both the Ouachita Parish Medical Society Auxiliary and the Louisiana State Medical Society Auxiliary. Mrs. Coon was a member of the Monroe Garden Club and a past president of the African Violet Society. She taught Sunday school at First Baptist Church of Monroe for over 40 years and was currently a member of Parkview Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be Lewis Coon, Henson Coon III, Dan Culpepper, Lee Carbrey, Fred Coon, III and Jay Coon. Visitation will be 2:00PM until service time, Saturday, October 28, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes .com

MICHAEL ELIOFF, JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Services for Mr. Michael Elioff, Jr., 83, of Monroe, LA, will be at 10:00AM, Friday, October 27, 2006, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, with Msgr. Edmund Moore and Rev. Mark Watson officiating. Interment will be Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Mr. Elioff was born June 25, 1923, in Shreveport, LA and died October 25, 2006, at his residence in Monroe, LA. He was a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. He graduated from St. Matthew's High School in 1941. After graduation, he enrolled at Louisiana Tech. His attendance at Louisiana Tech was interrupted by World War II. While serving in the 283 Combat Engineer Battalion in the European Theatre, he participated in battles and campaigns in Holland, Rhineland, and Central Europe. After he was discharged on February 28, 1946, he resumed his studies at Louisiana Tech in the College of Engineering. He graduated in 1948 with a degree in mechanical Engineering. After graduation, he was employed by United Gas Pipe Lone in the design and construction of natural gas transmission lines, compressor stations, dehydration plants and gas storage fields. He retired on July 1, 1988 from United Energy, formerly United Gas Pipe Line Co. Mr. Elioff was preceded in death by his wife Elsie Hale Elioff; parents, Michael Sr. and Elesa Tomova Elioff; and brother, Robert Elioff. He is survived by two sons, Forrest A. Elioff of Monroe, LA, and Larry D. Elioff of West Monroe, LA; two daughters, Eileen E. McGuffin and husband James McGuffin of Ponca City, OK, and Susan E. Rice of Columbia, MO; one brother, Dr. Tom Elioff and wife Dr. Ione Elioff of Berkley, CA; grandchildren, Trey Rice, Matt Rice, Christy Rockhold, and Jennifer Schanks; and two great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Dr. Robert Spatafora, Mitchell Miletello, Charles Amman, Larry Seidenspinner, Sylvester Breard, and Bill Lofton. Honorary pallbearers will be Trey Rice and Matt Rice. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM, Thursday, October 26, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. A vigil wake service will be at 6:00PM.

A.W. "WES" HAMMONDS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for A.W. "Wes" Hammonds, 92, will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, October 28, 2006, at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ with Bill Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. The family will receive friends from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Friday, October 27, 2006, at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Mr. Hammonds was born December 10, 1913, in Calhoun, LA and passed away Friday, October 20, 2006, in Shreveport, LA. He was employed by Olin/Riverwood papermill for over 20 years. He was well known for his "orange mandarin cakes" and biscuits, which he loved to bake. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Marie Hammonds; and son, Bobby Ray Hammonds. Mr. Hammonds is survived by his children, Huey Hammonds and wife Hilda, Otto Hammonds, Collins Hammonds and wife Tiny Mae, Sylvia Hammonds Lady and husband Don, Judy Miller and husband Jimmy; Kay Hammonds Chapman and husband Larry; sixteen grandchildren, twenty-seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome .com

Willie D. Ivey Thank you ?197-154? We the family of Willie D. Ivey extend sincere gratitude for each and every expression of love and concern for us during our bereavement. Special thanks to Thomas Home Health Care, United Home Health Care, Council on Aging, Louisiana Hospice Services, also Dr. J.A. Eppinette and Dr. J.M. Cage.?197-154? From Noami Ivey and Family V

LINDA G. DISON PENNINGTON Owens Memorial Chapel Ruston, LA Funeral services for Linda G. Dison Pennington, age 57, of Downsville, LA, will be held at 2:00PM, Friday, October 27, 2006 at the Calhoun Church of Christ in Calhoun with Elmer Herron and Keith Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Mrs. Pennington, an emergency room clerk for 17 years at Lincoln General Hospital in Ruston was born December 2, 1949 and passed from this world at 12:25AM on October 25, 2006 after a six month battle with cancer. Mrs. Pennington was a great mother, grandmother, wife and friend to everyone she knew and worked with. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert E. "Bobby" Dison and Stella Marie Dison. Mrs. Pennington is survived by her husband of 40 years, Joseph H. "Joe" Pennington; her four sons: Benny Joe Pennington and wife Malissa of Calhoun, LA, Chris Pennington of Downsville, LA, Toby L. Pennington and wife Dawn of West Monroe, LA, and Robert "Brent" Pennington and wife Jennifer of Calhoun, LA; grandchildren: Ashley, Blake, Cody, Amiee, Samantha, Matthew and Sierra Pennington; sister Mary Ellen Robeaux of West Monroe, LA; brother James B. Dison and wife Mary Lou of Homer, LA; canine companion "Snowflake" as well as numerous nieces and nephews of the Dison and Pennington Families. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 9:00PM at the Calhoun Church of Christ. Pallbearers will be her four sons as well as Scott Jones and Todd Yelverton with Honoroary Pallbearers Mike McKenzie, Dr. BeBe, Caleb Lowery, and Ronnie Smith. The family would like to extend their thanks to all those who donated, prayed, visited and helped in any way. May God bless you and keep you all in his care and may Mrs. Linda's legacy live on through all those whose lives she touched. "Thank You." In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, M.D. Anderson Hospital or St. Jude Hospital. To leave a memorial message for the family, visit www.owensmemorialfuneral home.com

Joseph Brass, 82
DELHI — Joseph Brass, a retired electrician, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Andrew Ceasar, 83
Andrew Ceasar of Monroe, a truck driver, died Oct. 19. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Willie Cohea, 63
Willie Cohea of Monroe, a chef, died Monday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Friday at Mount Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Mae K. Edwards, 84
Mae Kavanaugh Edwards of West Monroe, a retired school bus driver, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Elizabeth Feltenberger, 81
COLUMBIA — Elizabeth LeBaron Feltenberger, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time today at the church. Burial will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, west of Columbia under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Mattie Fields, 79
FARMERVILLE — Mattie Fields, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Robert Lee Harden, 62
CLAYTON — Robert Lee Harden, a retired supervisor, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Clayton. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Clayton Gardens of Rest Cemetery, Clayton.

George Hayes Jr., 84
NEWELLTON — George Hayes Jr., a retired plumber, died Oct. 21. Services are noon Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home, Newellton. Burial will be at Union Cemetery, Newellton.

Cynthia B. Herbert, 49
Cynthia B. Herbert of Monroe, a military employee, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

Edna McCastle, 74
WISNER — Edna McCastle, a retired schoolteacher, died Oct. 19. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church, Peck. Wake services are 8-10 p.m. and visitation is from noon-10 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be at New Zion Cemetery, Peck.

Gerald McDaniel, 78
Gerald McDaniel of Monroe, a retired Illinois Central Railroad employee, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ashley Renee McKeel, 20
Ashley Renee McKeel of Monroe, a child-care worker, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at Lake Providence High School, Lake Providence. Visitation is from noon—6 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial is at St. Mary Cemetery.

Tony Wayne Meadows, 37
TALLULAH — Tony Wayne Meadows, a plumber, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

John T. Morrison, 63
CHICAGO, Ill. — John T. Morrison, formerly of Newellton, a laborer, died Oct. 18. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation will be 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe.

Lonnie Oliver Jr., 47
CLAYTON — Lonnie Oliver Jr., a school bus driver, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Martin Junior High School, Sicily Island. Visitation is 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro and 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the high school. Burial will be at Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Foules.

Linda Pennington, 57
DOWNSVILLE — Linda Pennington formerly of Junction City, Ark., an emergency department secretary at Lincoln General Hospital, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Calhoun Church of Christ, Calhoun. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston.

Emma Williams, 99
DELHI — Emma Williams, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at True Vine Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be at True Vine Cloud Creek Cemetery, Delhi.

Previously acknowledged
Allen, Dorothy: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Life Community Center, Bastrop.
Butler, Rosa Lee: 1 p.m. today, Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Coleman, Winfred Steve: 10 a.m. today, Hodge United Pentecostal Church, Hodge.
Edwards, Hervie: 6 p.m. Friday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Forbess, Earnest Krow: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Foy, Mahalia: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Matthew Baptist Church, Mangham.
Grover, Mike: 10 a.m. today, graveside Greenlawn Memorial Park, Ferriday.
Holley, Charlotte Ann: 10 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Jones, Earnest: 1 p.m. Saturday, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Rhymes.
Jones, JoAnn: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Hope Delivery Center, Lake Providence.
Lee, Cynthia Gail: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Living Word Ministries, Ruston.
Lewis, Ernest: 11 a.m. Sunday, Bloomy Shade Missionary Baptist Church, Kilbourne.
Toms, Donald S.: 10 a.m. today, Friendship Baptist Church, Friendship.
Williams, Lewis: Noon Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Rayville

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

DOROTHY JEANE FOWLER JOLLIFF Howard Funeral Service Manila, AR Dorothy Jeane Fowler Jolliff, age 87, of Baton Rouge, LA, died Tuesday the 24th in Baton Rouge. Born April 16, 1919 in Brookland AR. Mrs. Jolliff was a Merchant, and Educator and a Restaurant owner and operator. A graduate of the University of Arkansas. Mrs. Jolliff taught school in St. Louis, Missouri and operated Minute Man and Kentucky Fried Chicken in Fort Smith and Pocahontas, AR. Mrs. Jolliff is survived by her son, Robert Jolliff of St. Francisville, LA.; 3 brothers Dr. Charles fowler of Little Rock, AR, Wallace Fowler of Jonesboro, AR, Dan Fowler of Chattanooga TN; Grandchilren Robert Chris Jolliff of St. Francisville, LA, Dan Allen Jolliff of Baton Rouge, LA., Brandy Rae Jolliff of London, England and Whitney Kay Jolliff of Slidell, LA; greatgrandchildren Hailey Nicole and Makenzie Grace of St. Francisville, LA. Mrs. Jolliff was preceded in death by her husband, Dan B. Jolliff; son Charles Stephen Jolliff; brothers Glen Fowler and Dr. Jim Fowler. Grave side services will be conducted Saturday October 28th at 11:00AM by Howard Funeral Services with burial in Manila cemetery. To sign the online guest register log on to www.howardfuneralservice.com

John O. Parks Thank You (TM) A "Calling" defined: A purpose in one's life that is fulfilled for the benefit and blessing of others. In September of this year my father was diagnosed with cancer. He was only given a short time to live. It was then that God started showing me what it really means to "have a calling in life". It was then that my family met Peoples Choice Hospice. They came in and not only loved and cared for my father, but for the whole family. The love, caring and sharing went far above and beyond the scope of a "job" or even a "career". As one member of our family said, "everyone who has to go thru this experience should be so fortunate as to have a Mary, a Leigh, a Gayle, a Suzanne and an Edna", a few of the Hospice nurses who became part of our family. Then at 1am on September 27th my father passed. As usual, the hospice family was but a phone call away. This is when God again blessed us with more of his "called". The Mulhearn family reached out and exhibited a level of service, caring and understanding that can only be described as an extension of Gods love. Words could not being to express the gratitude that my family has for the Peoples Choice Hospice and the Mulhearn family. But I do believe they are both living up to their calling.(TM) Bobby Parks and Family John O. Parks

Joseph Brass, 82
DELHI — Joseph Brass, a retired electrician, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Cloud Creek Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Cloud Creek-True Vine Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Delhi.

Andrew Ceasar, 63
Andrew Ceasar of Monroe, a landscaper, died Thursday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Richwood.

Marguerite M. Coon, 93
Marguerite Mitchell Coon of Monroe, a housewife, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 2 p.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Mardis Davis, 83
RUSTON — Mardis Davis, a delivery driver, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Prosperity Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. today at Tennant Family Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at church cemetery, Farmerville.

Michael Elioff Jr., 83
Michael Elioff Jr. of Monroe, a retired mechanical engineer, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial is at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ardis 'Wes' Hammonds, 92
Ardis "Wes" Hammonds of West Monroe, a retired Olinkraft employee, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery.

Hazel Holloway, 77
FERRIDAY — Hazel Holloway died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Elnora Mansfield, 86
Elnora Mansfield of Monroe, a retired cook, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Danna J. Redfearn, 22
FARMERVILLE — Danna Annette Jordan Redfearn, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

James A. Richardson, 54
URANIA — James Alfred Richardson, a custodian with the Monroe City School System, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Olla Pentecostal Church, Olla. Visitation is 3-10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Olla Cemetery, Olla, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

William Tuner, 79
ROCKFORD, Ill. — William Tuner, formerly of Arkansas, a construction worker, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at Free Hope AME Church, Strong, Ark. Burial will be at church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Linda Gail White, 53
QUITMAN — Linda Gail White, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5:30-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sardis Cemetery, Winnfield.

Previously acknowledged
Allen, Dorothy: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Life Community Center, Bastrop.
Butler, Rosa Lee: 1 p.m. today, Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Coleman, Winfred Steve: 10 a.m. today, Hodge United Pentecostal Church, Hodge.
Ceasar, Andrew: 11 a.m. Saturday, graveside Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Cohea, Willie: 1:30 p.m. today, Mt. Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe.
Edwards, Hervia: 6 p.m. today, St. Joe Baptist Church, Rayville.
Forbess, Earnest Krow: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Foy, Mahalia: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Matthew Baptist Church, Mangham.
Grover, Mike: 10 a.m. today, graveside Greenlawn Memorial Park, Ferriday.
Harden, Robert Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Clayton.
Hayes, George Jr.: noon Saturday, Richardson funeral Home, Newellton.
Herbert, Cynthia B.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Monroe.
Holley, Charlotte Ann: 10 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Jones, Earnest: 1 p.m. Saturday, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Rhymes.
Jones, JoAnn: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Hope Delivery Center, Lake Providence.
Lee, Cynthia Gail: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Living Word Ministries, Ruston.
Lewis, Ernest: 11 a.m. Sunday, Bloomy Shade Missionary Baptist Church, Kilbourne.
McCastle, Edna: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Zion Baptist Church, Peck.
McKeel, Ashley Renne: noon Saturday, Lake Providence High School, Lake Providence.
Oliver, Lonnie Jr.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Martin Junior High School, Sicily Island.
Pennington, Linda: 2 p.m. today, Calhoun Church of Christ, Calhoun.
Williams, Emma: 1 p.m. today, True Vine Baptist Church, Delhi.
Williams, Lewis: noon Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Rayville.

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

ETTA CROW BAKER Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmville, LA Funeral Services for Etta Crow Baker 78 of Marion, LA, will be held at 2:00PM, Sunday, October 29, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Marion, LA. Officiating will be Bro. Bubba Hoggatt. Interment will follow in Concord Cemetery. Mrs. Baker passed away on October 26, 2006 after a brief illness. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Marion. She was preceded in death by her husband Dewey Baker, sisters, Lillie Mae White and Jeanette Cole; brother, William Crow. She is survived by her sons; Phillip Baker and wife Etta Jane of Marion, LA; Jerry Baker and wife Johnnie of Marion, LA; grandchildren, Chris Baker and wife Cesta of West Monroe, LA; Jason Baker of Marion, LA; Chelsey Baker of Marion, LA; Abby Baker of Marion, LA; brother, Dewitt Crow of Farmerville, LA; sister, Mattie Crow of Marion, LA; and Hazel Vestal of Marion, LA. Pallbearers will be: Sam Winston, Charles Hamby, Charlie Medlin, Walter Medlin, Mikey Miller, Carl Lemoine, Aaron Booker and Gene Pridgen. Honorary pallbearers will be: Spence Allen and Allen Booker. Special Friends: Olivia Arrant, Renata Hill, Jackie Hamilton, Denise Hamilton, Jane Hamby, Linda Hoggatt, Cathy Booker and Dawn Gulley. Visitation will be at the First Baptist Church in Marion, LA., Saturday, October 28, 2006 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM. Messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

MICHAEL G. CONLEY Anderson Clayton Funeral Home Mesquite, TX Conley, Michael G., born November 29, 1947 in Sioux City, Iowa to Donald and Bobbie Conley, passed away October 25, 2006 in Dallas, Texas. Michael is survived by his wife, Katherine Conley, whom he married March 29, 1969, son Michael Joseph Conley and wife Patricia, daughter Kathleen Donette Conley, all of Kaufman, Texas two grandchildren Dylan Hernandez and Collin Conley, his mother Bobbie Jean Conley, sisters Dorothy Johnson and Rebecca Conley and brother Robert Wayne Conley all of W. Monroe, LA. He was a member of St Albams Episcopal Church in Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Michael will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at Anderson Clayton Funeral Home Chapel in Mesquite, Texas. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00PM-8:00PM at Anderson Clayton.

MRS. JEWELL B. PARKER HATTAWAY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Jewell B. Parker Hattaway, 76 of West Monroe, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday October 29, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Robert "Bodie" Spicer officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Hattaway was born January 17, 1930 in Bonita, LA and passed away October 27, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Hattaway was a devoted mother and grandmother who was devoted to her God, her children, and her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Hattaway and her parents; a daughter, Phyllis Travis and husband Delmas; a grandson, D. Travis, Jr.; three brothers and one sister. Mrs. Hattaway is survived by two sons: Tim Parker of Farmerville, Val Parker and wife Sheila of Downsville; six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren; one brother, Willie Buffington of Shreveport, LA; four sisters: Bonnie Jones of West Monroe, Dolly Sammons and husband Sidney of Houston, TX, Verna Sue Ferrell of Bonita, LA, Allie Rainer of Sterlington, LA; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends and family will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be Saturday from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online messages may be sent to the family @www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

JAMES ALFRED RICHARDSON Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Mr. James Alfred Richardson, age 54, of Urania, LA, died Thursday, October 26, 2006, at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, LA. Mr. Richardson was born on February 17, 1952. He was the son of the late Alford Richardson and the late Ruby (McGinty) Richardson. He was also preceded in death by a grand daughter Amy Richardson. He and his wife Margaret were married on December 22, 1972 . He was an employee of the Monroe City School System. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Margaret Richardson of Urania, LA; two daughters, Jennifer (Richardson) Phillips and Casey Richardson both of Urania, LA; two sons, Jamie and Martin Richardson both of Wisner, LA; one sister Annie Mae Boyett of Wisner, LA; three brothers, Danny Ray Richardson, David Richardson, and John Earl Richarson all of Wisner, LA; one grandchild Elvis Ray Phillips. Arrangements are being handled by Riser Funeral Home, Main Street Highway 165, Olla, LA. The family will receive friends from 3:00PM to 10:00PM Friday, October 27, 2006 at the Olla Pentecostal Church. Funeral service will be at the Church at 10:00AM Saturday, October 28, 2006, Rev. Scott Beesha officiating. Interment will be at Olla Cemetery in Olla, LA. Friends may send messages of condolences to riserfuneral@aol.com

Jennifer Sue Boyette, 46
Jennifer Sue Boyette of Monroe died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Beech Creek Cemetery, Olla. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Anna A. Campbell, 93
Anna Adorastene Campbell of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until time of service Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Edward Joe Clark, 40
WINNSBORO — Edward Joe Clark, a laborer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Lighthouse Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery.

Audrey Mae Fuller, 79
EROS — Audrey Mae Fuller, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 pm. Sunday at Community of Christ Church, Eros. Visitation is 7 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Danny Lee Korjan, 58
BASTROP — Danny Lee Korjan died Thursday. 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 Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Louisa P. Petrus, 85
BASTROP — Louisa P. Petrus, owner of Bastrop Feed and Seed, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bastrop. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Sunday with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Golden Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Willie Earl Pollock, 58
MER ROUGE — Willie Earl Pollock, a carpenter, died Friday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Sunday at Tillou Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

James Lavelle Reeves, 84
VIDALIA — James Lavelle Reeves died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez.

Michael Wayne Smith, 45
HOMER — Michael Wayne Smith died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Lisbon. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of King Funeral Home, Homer.

Buster Weldon, 92
BERNICE — Buster Weldon, an oilfield worker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Pisgah Baptist Church, Bernice. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Previously acknowledged
Allen, Dorothy: 1 p.m. today, New Life Community Center, Bastrop.
Brass, Joseph: 11 a.m. today, Cloud Creek Baptist Church, Delhi.
Ceasar, Andrew: 11 a.m. today, Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Coon, Marguerite M.: 3 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Davis, Mardis: 11 a.m. today, New Prosperity Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Foy, Mahalia: 11 a.m. today, St. Matthew Baptist Church, Mangham.
Hammonds, Ardis "Wes": 10 a.m. today, Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe.
Harden, Robert Lee: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Clayton.
Hayes, George Jr.: noon today, Richardson Funeral Home, Newellton.
Herbert, Cynthia B.: 1 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe.
Holloway, Hazel: 1 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Jones, Earnest: 1 p.m. today, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Rhymes.
Jones, JoAnn: 11 a.m. today, New Hope Delivery Center, Lake Providence.
Lee, Cynthia Gail: 11 a.m. today, New Living Word Ministries, Ruston.
Lewis, Ernest: 11 a.m. Sunday, Bloomy Shade Missionary Baptist Church, Kilbourne.
Mansfield, Elnora: 1 p.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
McCastle, Edna: 1 p.m. today, New Zion Baptist Church, Peck.
McKeel, Ashley Renne: noon today, Lake Providence High School, Lake Providence.
Oliver, Lonnie Jr.: 11 a.m. today, Martin Junior High School, Sicily Island.
Richardson, James A.: 10 a.m. today, Olla Pentecostal Church, Olla.
Turner, William: noon today, Free Hope AME Church, Strong, Ark.
White, Linda Gail: 11 a.m. today, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Williams, Lewis: noon today, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Rayville

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

SHARRON HAYNES BIGELOW Prescott, AZ Sharron Haynes Bigelow, 66, a native of Monroe, LA who resided in Prescott, AZ died October 3, 2006 at her residence. Sharron was a 1957 graduate of Neville High School. She attended NLU and Tulane University where she studied Journalism and English Literature. She was a Real Estate broker in Arizona for over 20 years. She was also author of Editor's Choice Award winning novel, "In Search of Rhett Butler." She was preceded in death by her parents , Douglas Henry Haynes and Hortense Reagan Haynes Dennis, and grandson, Dylan Bigelow. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, two daughters, Cynthia Haynes and her husband Ken Gniadek of San Diego, CA and Paige Campbell and her husband Ian Campbell of Phoenix, AZ; one son, Jason Charles Bigelow and his wife Kristin of Prescott, AZ; four grandsons, Derek and Nicholas Campbell of Phoenix, AZ, also Nathan and Dane Bigelow of Prescott; two brothers, Douglas Reagan Haynes Sr. and wife Pat Miller Haynes of Monroe, LA. and Leon B. Dennis and wife Nicole of Roy, Utah; two nephews Douglas Haynes Jr. and wife Cindy of West Monroe, LA, and Dr. Kevin Haynes and wife Ashley of Monroe, LA; five great nieces and five great nephews; Judy Reagan Hebert and husband Kenneth of Monroe and numerous other cousins and friends across the country. Sharron will be remembered for her remarkable beauty, generous spirit, humor, and especially for the way she made people feel. V

MRS. GLENDA ANN STUCKEY CABALLERO Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Glenda Ann Stuckey Caballero, 70 of West Monroe, LA will be at 11:00 AM, Tuesday October 31, 2006 at McGuire United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Michi Head officiating. Burial will follow at Salem Cemetery near Eros, La. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Caballero was born November 21, 1935 in Eros, La. and passed away October 26, 2006 in Olathe, Kansas. Mrs. Caballero was member of McGuire United Methodist Church for over 40 years, retired from the state as the Head Nurse of the handicapped children's program, and volunteered for Christian Community Ministries for several years. Mrs. Caballero is survived her husband: Jose A. Caballero of West Monroe, 2 children Mark A. Caballero of Tustin, CA. and Lisa A Watters of Olathe, KS, 5 grandchildren Michael A Tremaine of Olathe, KS, Cheryl Mouser of Salt Lake City, UT, Kaylea Caballero of Tustin, CA, Dylan Caballero of Tustin, CA, and Matthew Watters of Olathe, KS, brother Jerry Stuckey of Columbia, SC, sister Carol Coates of Chatham, La., and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online messages may be sent to the family @www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com.

MRS. ANNA ADORASTENE CAMPBELL Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Adorastene Campbell, 93, will be at 1:00PM, Monday, October 30, 2006, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Campbell was born October 8, 1913 and passed away October 27, 2006. A devoted mother and homemaker, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Campbell in 1960; her parents, Hubbard and Ella Maxwell Balch; three brothers; and a sister. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Terry and Johnny Porter of Metairie, LA; her sister and brother-in-law, Lucille and Jerried Harper; 3 grandchildren, Tricia P. Reeves and her husband, Travis; Julie P. Hand and her husband, Jeff; and John C. Porter; 3 great grandchildren, Logan P. and Dylan P. Reeves, and Delaney Hand; and a number of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 11:00AM until service time, Monday, October 30, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christus St. Joseph's Home, 2301 Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA 71201. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com

MR. PORTER F. GREEN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Porter F. Green, 82 of West Monroe, LA will be at 10:00 AM, Monday October 30, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in West Monroe, LA with Rev. David Moreland officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park in Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Green was born August 22, 1924 in Garden City, TX and passed away October 26, 2006 in West Monroe. Mr. Green was retired from Monroe Housing Authority, and was preceded in death by a daughter Carla McBride. Mr. Green is survived by his wife Marlene Green of West Monroe, daughter Judy Cottingham and her husband Steve of Salem, SC, son David Green of Texarkana TX, and step son Mark Lay of Houston. Visitation will be Sunday from 5PM until 8PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online messages may be sent to the family @www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com.

Louisa Catherine Pilkinton Petrus "Mama Lou" Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA One of the most outstanding community leaders in the last half-century, Louisa P. Petrus, was known to most as Mama Lou died peacefully on October 27, 2006. She was born on August 25, 1921, in West Monroe, LA to Howard and Nettye Pilkinton. In 1936 the family moved to Pasadena, TX. Louisa graduated from and received post-graduate degrees in bookkeeping and journalism from Pasadena High School in 1938. In 1940, she and her husband, Connie, became partners for life and in the hardware business, owners and operators of Bastrop Feed and Seed. In addition to being an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, she was responsible for beginning the church building fund in the 1940's. In 1970, she was co-founder of the Morehouse Substance Abuse Office. Twice she served as president of service sorority, Beta Sigma Phi. She also was chosen as "Girl of the Year" in 1989 and as Valentine Queen in 1998. Ms. Petrus was chairman of the first Bastrop Beautification Committee in 1975. In 1976, she chaired the Bi-Centennial Celebration activities, won the Nathan Bolton Community Service Award, and was the Chamber of Commerce's "Mrs. Morehouse." During the eighties, she was President and Memorial Fund Chairman of the Morehouse Chapter of the American Heart Association, received the "Volunteer of the Year" award from Cherry Ridge Guest Care, was a member of the Cotton Country Players, received the Chamber of Commerce's "Top Hand" award and in 1998, she was the first woman president of the Bastrop-Morehouse Chamber of Commerce. In 1991, the Chamber of Commerce honored her with the "Spirit, Pride, and Progress" Award. In 1996, she was the chairman of the Morehouse/Rose Arts and Crafts, she won the Distinguished Service Award from the local ARC chapter. Ms. Petrus reigned as the Co-Marshall of the North Louisiana Cotton Festival Parade in 2000, honoring her as the most outstanding community leader in the last half century. In addition to her commitment to her community and to her business, Mama Lou found time to be an integral part of her children's, grandchildren's and great grandchildren's lives. Being totally family oriented, she led by example in the areas of setting and achieving goals in religion, education, and personal development. Ms. Petrus is survived by her three daughters, Louisa Kay Chadwick of Lafayette, LA, Eileen Elizabeth Hobbs and husband Glen of Longview, TX, Cheryl Ann Nicholson and husband Michael of Monroe, LA; two sons, Samuel David Petrus and wife Martha of Bastrop, LA, Joseph Hal Petrus and wife Linda of Bastrop, LA; brother, Howard Lee Pilkinton, Jr. of Temple, TX; seventeen grandchildren; and eighteen great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Constant Leon Petrus and a son, Constant Lee Petrus. Funeral services will be held 2:00PM Monday October 30, 2006 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Mark Watson officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday from 5:00PM-7:00PM at Golden Funeral Home with a Rosary service to be held at 7:00PM with Father Dariusz Pawlowski officiating. Serving as pallbearers are grandsons, Frank Eugene Chadwick, Jr., Beau Petrus Chadwick, Christopher David Petrus, Eric Channing Petrus, Jason Constant Petrus, Joseph Scott Petrus, Joseph Preston Petrus, and Jonathan Morgan Nicholson. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons, Justin Petrus Cox, Eric Michael Nicholson, Ryan Curtis Petrus, and Rodger Oswalt Cox. Special thanks to her caregivers, Rosie, Jackee, Sharon, Marie, Jean, Marie and Debbie from Senior Care and Hearts Desire. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Rose Theater or The American Heart Association.

Catherine (Kitty) Jarrell Youngblood Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home Austin, TX Catherine (Kitty) Jarrell Youngblood, 94, passed away on October 25th, 2006, at Park Bend Health Center in Austin, TX. She was born in Winnsboro, LA, but grew to adulthood in Fort Worth, TX. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Robert Jarrell and Irma Jarrell Maynor, and the widow of George Elbert (G. E.) Youngblood. Her only brother, Sam R. Jarrell preceded her in death. From 1943 to 1969, Mrs. Youngblood resided in the Johnson County, Texas, communities of Barnesville and Alvarado. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Alvarado, the Alvarado chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Home Demonstration Club. After several years at their home in the Arlington Heights section of Fort Worth, she and her husband moved to Granbury, Texas. From 1972 until after her husband's death she resided in Granbury, where she was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Philathea Sunday School class. In Granbury, she was also a member of Eastern Star chapter #530. In 1999, Mrs. Youngblood retired to Austin, Texas, to live at Duval Oaks Guest home and Park Bend Health Center. She is survived by her three sons and their wives, Bruce Youngblood of Austin and his wife, Edna; Clifford Youngblood of Houston, and his wife Sarah; and Eldon Youngblood of Dallas, and his wife Sandra. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grand children. Visitation in Austin will be from 3:00PM to 5:00PM on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 1:00PM on Monday, October 30, 2006 at First Baptist Church, 1851 Weatherford Highway, Granbury, TX. Interment will be held at Laurel Land Cemetery in Ft. Worth. All her many friends and relatives are invited to join her children in celebrating her life. Arrangementsby Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78705 (512) 452-8811. Obituary and guestbook online at wcfish.com

Charlie Lee Brinson, 71
Charlie Lee Brinson of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Edith McCorkle Cox, 88
EROS — Edith McCorkle Cox, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Eros. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery, Eros, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Emma Hattaway, 76
Emma Jewell Hattaway of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Estella Marshall, 85
Estella Marshall of Richwood, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday in New St. James Baptist, Richwood Road No. 1, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Previously acknowledged
Boyett, Jennifer Sue: 2 p.m. today, Beech Creek Cemetery, Olla.
Campbell, Anna A.: 1 p.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Clark, Edward Joe: 2 p.m. today, Lighthouse Pentecostal Church, Winnsboro.
Fuller, Audrey Mae: 2 p.m. today, Community of Christ Church, Eros.
Korjan, Danny Lee: 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Lewis, Ernest: 11 a.m. today, Bloomy Shade Missionary Baptist Church, Kilbourne.
Petrus, Louisa P.: 2 p.m. Monday, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bastrop.
Pollock, Willie Earl: 4 p.m. today, Tillou Cemetery, Bastrop.
Reeves, James Lavelle: 11 a.m. Monday, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Weldon, Buster: 2 p.m. today, Pisgah Baptist Church, Bernice

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

MRS. MARGIE POWELL BENOIT Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Services for Mrs. Margie Powell Benoit, age 80, of Crowville, LA will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 30, 2006 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Winnsboro, LA with Father Dwight DeJesus officiating. Interment will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Benoit was a lifelong resident of Crowville, LA. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Upon graduation from Crowville High School she attended Bellhaven College and graduated from LSU with a degree in Home Economics. While at LSU she was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. She was an active member of the Oakley Chapter of DAR and Cottonland Chapter of Embroidery Guild of America. She was a devoted wife and mother. Mrs. Benoit was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Eugene Richard Benoit and parents, Dr. C. D. Powell and Jessie Redfield Powell. Survivors include: Three Daughters: Kieran Benoit, Carol Campbell and husband, Wilby, and Janice Harkey and husband, Jeff all of Monroe, LA. One Son: Mike Benoit and wife, Tammie of Holly Springs, MS Two Grandsons: Brian Campbell and John Harkey. Five Granddaughters: Frannie Massony, Jennifer Brown, Jenny Holt, Kristin Benoit, and Leah Benoit. Three Great Grandsons: Braeden, Bennett, and Will. One Great Granddaughter: Samantha Pallbearers will be: Robert Benoit, Sperry Brown, Brian Campbell, Marion Collier, John Harkey, Michael Harvey, Bo Holt, and George Price, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Daryl Carson, Jimmy Guice, Paul Thornhill, Eddie Ward, Dwain Tharpe, Tommy Moore, and William Allen Butler, Jr. The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM till time of service at St. Mary's Catholic Church Monday, October 30, 2006. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 or St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy, P. O. Box 14903, Monroe, LA. 71207-4903.

ALTON HARDY HOWARD Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Alton Hardy Howard, 81, of West Monroe, LA, will be at 1:00PM October 31, 2006, at the Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ. Officiating will be Carl Allison, Jim Moran, Bill Smith, and Stan Webb. Visitation will be at 6:00PM October 30, 2006 at the church. Interment will be at the Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Officiating will be Mike Kellett and Alan Robertson. Mr. Alton Howard was born on March 28, 1925 and passed away on October 29, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents Hardy and Corrine Howard and brothers, V.E. Howard, W.L. (Jack) Howard, Kelton Howard, and sisters, Euphra Terry, and Cassyle McMurry. Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Jean Howard, his son, John Howard and his wife Chrys, and daughters, Mary Howard Owen and her husband Mac, and Janice Howard Owen and her husband David; grandchildren, Korie Robertson and her husband Willie, Ryan Howard and his wife Stephanie, Ashley Moore and her husband Josh, Heath Arthur and his wife Carmen, Cherry Owen Hudnall and her husband Josh, Callie Owen Washer and her husband Jacob, Jenna Owen, and John David Owen and fourteen great-grandchildren; John Luke, Sadie, Will, Bella, Macy, Ally, Maddox, Asa, Aslyn, Aevin, Caroline, Gannon, Jett and Owen. Mr. Howard was an entrepreneur who spent his lifetime dedicated to making Northeast Louisiana a place everyone could be proud of. In 1946, he and his brother, W.L Howard founded Howard Bros. Jewelers. In 1959, they founded Howard Bros. Discount Stores and Mid-South Development Co. In 1969, he started Howard Publishing Co. and, along with his son, John, started, Super Saver Wholesale Warehouse Club in 1984. In addition, in 1967 he blessed thousands of lives by opening Camp Ch-Yo-Ca, a Christian youth camp, which continued until the year 2004. He also developed several subdivisions and owned an insurance company, several restaurants, men's and ladies clothing stores, oil and gas operations, and a music business. An avid writer and musician, he wrote a number of books and gospel songs that are still sung today and have been recorded by various music artists. The hymnals he compiled have sold over 3 million copies and are the mainstay for many congregations all over the world. He was a founding father of the White's Ferry Road Church of Christ and served as an elder there from 1963-2004, when his health no longer allowed him to serve in that capacity. His love for the work there continued until his last days when he wanted to know how the church was doing. Through the church, he was instrumental in beginning "World Radio", an international radio ministry which broadcasts the gospel of Jesus in native languages around the world. He will be remembered by his family and friends as a faithful servant of God, a loyal and trusted employer, and an amazing, wonderful husband, father, and Papaw to his family. His legacy will live on in the many great works God began in him. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and grandsons-in-law. Honorary pallbearers are Charles Bozeman, Elbert Cooper, Richard Covington, Harold Davis, Jimmy Davis, Corbet Gilbert, Jerry Madden, Rusty Pippins, Tommy Powell, Luther Shackelford, Harston Skinner, Marvin Steffins, Randy Stinson, Leon Telford, Lloyd Williams, and the White's Ferry Road elders. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation to World Radio or the Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ. Online tributes may be sent to: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Theresa 'Fee' Allen, 50
Theresa Tobelman "Fee" Allen, a customer service representative of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ira Antley, 77
Ira Antley, a retired day-care operator, of West Monroe, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Margie Powell Benoit, 80
CROWVILLE — Margie Powell Benoit, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. today at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church.

Charlie Lee Brinson, 71
Charlie Lee Brinson of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Saturday. A graveside service is 1 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Glenda Ann Caballero, 70
Glenda Ann Caballero, a nurse of West Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at McGuire United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Eros. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Patricia Hollins, 34
Patricia Hollins, a homemaker of Monroe, died Friday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

The Rev. Luther Mansfield, 99
RAYVILLE — The Rev. Luther Mansfield died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be in Mulhearn Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Rayville.

Raymond Eugene Martin, 50
Raymond Eugene Martin, a welder of West Monroe, died Friday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Joseph Pollard, 101
WATERPROOF — Joseph Pollard died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Therease Saulsberry, 54
Therease Saulsberry, a homemaker of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Joe Lee Warren, 72
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Joe Lee Warren, a contractor, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Previously acknowledged
Campbell, Anna A.: 1 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Cox, Edith McCorkle: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Eros.
Marshall, Estella: 1 p.m. Tuesday, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
Petrus, Louisa P.: 2 p.m. today, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bastrop.
Reeves, James Lavelle: 11 a.m. today, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday

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

IRA ANTLEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Ira Antley, 77 of Monroe, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. James Mooney officiating. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park, Monroe, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Antley was born August 10, 1929 in Clarks, LA and passed away October 28, 2006 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. and Mrs. Antley was owner/operator of Boise D'Arc Day Care for many years. Mr. Antley's wife Rachel preceded him in death on January 9, 2001. Mr. Antley is survived by a daughter, Sharon Thornhill and husband Felton of Calhoun, LA; two grandchildren; Hillary Thornhill of Baton Rouge, LA and Tiffany Thornhill of Calhoun, LA. Visitation will be held Tuesday October 31, 2006 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

JAMES CLINTON Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for James Clinton, 83, of Ruston will be 10:00AM Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at The Presbyterian Church of Ruston. Officiating will be Rev. Edith Hill. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Clinton passed away on Monday, October 30, 2006, in Ruston following a lengthy illness. Mr. Clinton was born in Clay, LA. He was a graduate of LA Tech. In 1942 Mr. Clinton enlisted with the Army Air Corps where he served as a pilot with the Air Transport Command and as Operations Manager in North Africa prior to his discharge at the rank of Captain in 1946. He lived in Jennings LA, for four years where he started Clinton and Nelson Insurance Co. He was the Commander of the Jennings and Ruston American Legion and Chairman of the Jefferson Davis Parish Hospital. After moving to Ruston he was partnered into Kidd, Nicol and Clinton Insurance Co. He served as officer in both the Ruston and Jennings Kiwanis Clubs. Mr. Clinton served as president of the Lincoln Parish Insurance Exchange and served on the Board of the Ruston Symphony. He was also very active in the La Association of Insurance Agents. He is preceded in death by his Father, W.D. Clinton, Mother and Stepfather, Elsie K. and John H. Kendall, Brother, John H. Kendall, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Nicol Clinton of Ruston; brother, William David Clinton, Jr. and wife Billie Taylor Clinton of Farmerville; sister, Katherine Tillinghast of Berryville, AR; three nieces and three nephews. Memorials may be made to The Salvation Army and to the Methodist Children's Home. Pallbearers will be W. A. Jones, Bill Jones, Bert Jones, Tom Jones, Trott Hunt, and Kyle McDonald. Visitation will be Tuesday October 31, 2006 from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at the Funeral Home. Online messages may be sent to: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

MRS. DOROTHY HENRY DEAN Rose-Neath Funeral Home Minden, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Henry Dean, 91, will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel, Minden, LA with Rev. Phillip Smith, III and Rev. Terry Arington officiating. Graveside services will be at 12:30PM Wednesday at Drew Cemetery, West Monroe, LA. Visitation will be at 5:00PM Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at the funeral home. Mrs. Dean, a resident of Minden, LA, died October 28, 2006 in Minden. She was born in Ouachita Parish, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents Byron F. Henry and Ella Mae Henry and her husband George E. Dean. She is survived by sons, Jerry Dean and wife Wanda Heflin, LA; Larry Dean and wife Annette of Lancaster, TX and Robin Dean and Jo Ann of Owasso, OK; sisters, Barbara Battaglia and Ruby Nelson both of West Monroe, LA; and brothers, Dayton Henry of Corpus, TX, Donald Henry and Billy Henry both of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Jerry Michael dean, Michelle Dean Barajaz, Mark A. Dean, Christopher Robin Dean, Justin Alan Dean, Shelia D. Lindsay, Diana M. Wilkinson, and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be David Henry, Scott Battaglia, Jeff Battaglia, Bryan, Smith, Frank Henry and Keith McClung.

ALTON HARDY HOWARD Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Alton Hardy Howard, 81, of West Monroe, LA, will be at 1:00PM October 31, 2006, at the Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ. Officiating will be Carl Allison, Jim Moran, Bill Smith, and Stan Webb. Visitation will be at 6:00PM October 30, 2006 at the church. Interment will be at the Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Officiating will be Mike Kellett and Alan Robertson. Mr. Alton Howard was born on March 28, 1925 and passed away on October 29, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents Hardy and Corrine Howard and brothers, V.E. Howard, W.L. (Jack) Howard, Kelton Howard, and sisters, Euphra Terry, and Cassyle McMurry. Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Jean Howard, his son, John Howard and his wife Chrys, and daughters, Mary Howard Owen and her husband Mac, and Janice Howard Owen and her husband David; grandchildren, Korie Robertson and her husband Willie, Ryan Howard and his wife Stephanie, Ashley Moore and her husband Josh, Heath Arthur and his wife Carmen, Cherry Owen Hudnall and her husband Josh, Callie Owen Washer and her husband Jacob, Jenna Owen, and John David Owen and fourteen great-grandchildren; John Luke, Sadie, Will, Bella, Macy, Ally, Maddox, Asa, Aslyn, Aevin, Caroline, Gannon, Jett and Owen. Mr. Howard was an entrepreneur who spent his lifetime dedicated to making Northeast Louisiana a place everyone could be proud of. In 1946, he and his brother, W.L Howard founded Howard Bros. Jewelers. In 1959, they founded Howard Bros. Discount Stores and Mid-South Development Co. In 1969, he started Howard Publishing Co. and, along with his son, John, started, Super Saver Wholesale Warehouse Club in 1984. In addition, in 1967 he blessed thousands of lives by opening Camp Ch-Yo-Ca, a Christian youth camp, which continued until the year 2004. He also developed several subdivisions and owned an insurance company, several restaurants, men's and ladies clothing stores, oil and gas operations, and a music business. An avid writer and musician, he wrote a number of books and gospel songs that are still sung today and have been recorded by various music artists. The hymnals he compiled have sold over 3 million copies and are the mainstay for many congregations all over the world. He was a founding father of the White's Ferry Road Church of Christ and served as an elder there from 1963-2004, when his health no longer allowed him to serve in that capacity. His love for the work there continued until his last days when he wanted to know how the church was doing. Through the church, he was instrumental in beginning "World Radio", an international radio ministry which broadcasts the gospel of Jesus in native languages around the world. He will be remembered by his family and friends as a faithful servant of God, a loyal and trusted employer, and an amazing, wonderful husband, father, and Papaw to his family. His legacy will live on in the many great works God began in him. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and grandsons-in-law. Honorary pallbearers are Charles Bozeman, Elbert Cooper, Richard Covington, Harold Davis, Jimmy Davis, Corbet Gilbert, Jerry Madden, Rusty Pippins, Tommy Powell, Luther Shackelford, Harston Skinner, Marvin Steffins, Randy Stinson, Leon Telford, Lloyd Williams, and the White's Ferry Road elders. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation to World Radio or the Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ. Online tributes may be sent to: www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

MRS. BETTY JEAN SIMS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial Services for Mrs. Betty Jean Sims, 75, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 4:00PM Tuesday October 31, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. with Rev. Robin Roark officiating. Mrs. Sims died on October 30, 2006 at her residence in West Monroe, LA. She loved the outdoors, fishing, sewing, cooking and being with her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ottis "Bo" Sims; her parents, Earnest Lee and Maude May and by her sister, Anna Lou Johnson. Survivors include her son, Ricky W. Sims and wife Jackie; granddaughters, Ashley and Amber Sims all of West Monroe, LA; brother, Col. Earnest Wilford May and wife Juanita of Rogers, AR; sister, Carlene C. May of Wenatchee, WA; numerous nieces and nephews and special friends, Imma Jean Nola, Pat Garrett and Gertrude Graves. Memorials may be made to the I Love My Church Building Fund at Ridge Ave. Baptist Church or you can make a donation to cover medical expenses. The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Ron Hammett for all of his kindness in taking care of Mrs. Sims and also to Amedisys Home Health for their special care during this time. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

THERESA (FEE) ALLEN TOBELMAN Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Theresa (Fee) Allen Tobelman, 50, of West Monroe will be held at 1:00PM Wednesday November 1, 2006 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Mike Haney officiating. Burial will be in the St. Paschal's Catholic Cemetery. Theresa died October 29, 2006 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She was a member of the St. Paschal's Catholic Church in West Monroe and was employed with Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation in Monroe, LA. Survivors include her son, Kristopher Tobelman of Savannah, GA; mother, Agnes Allen of West Monroe; brothers, John Allen, Jr. and wife JoAnn of Calhoun, LA, Glenn Allen of West Monroe, LA, Richard Allen of Houston, TX; sisters, Georgia Williams and husband Jesse of West Monroe, Andrea Mockenhaupt and husband Bill of Lincoln, NE; and numerous nieces and nephews; companion, Wayne McGough of West Monroe; special thanks to friend Linda Carter Brooks. Pallbearers will be Monte McGough, Jamey Morrison, Richard Criswell, Ronnie Holz, Sidney Winters, and Reggie Redding. Honorary pallbearers Bill Mockenhaupt and Jack Miles. Visitation will be from 6:00PM until 8:00PM Tuesday October 31, 2006 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Foundation League 141 DeSiard Street Suite 407 Monroe, LA. 71201. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

JOSEPH VENTURELLA Lake Charles, LA Mr. Joseph Venturella, 91, of Lake Charles died Tuesday, October 24, 2006 He was a native of DeRidder, LA and a lifelong resident of the Lake Charles area. Mr. Venturella retired as a machinist supervisor from Cities Service after thirty years of service. He was a member of the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers. Mr. Venturella was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in WW II. Survivors include four daughters, Vivan Ducos and husband Pete of Thibodeaux, LA, Helen King and husband Mercer of Monroe, LA, Joan Fusilier and husband Glenn and Dianna Alcede and husband Joey all of Lake Charles; ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. V

Rachel C. Allbritton, Infant
Rachel Calhoun Allbritton, infant daughter of Sarah and James Allbritton of West Monroe, died Saturday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Hebron Cemetery, Grayson. Visitation is after graveside services at 710 Highway 126, Grayson under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Boyd Collins, 80
RAYVILLE — Boyd Collins died Oct. 17. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery, Pioneer.

Robert Coleman, 53
BASTROP — Robert Coleman, a laborer, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joe AME Church, Bonita. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Sanniqua S. Cook, 4
Sanniqua Sharionna Cook of Monroe, the daughter of Sandra F. Cook, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Jethfus Delaphous, 54
BASTROP — Jethfus Delaphous, a construction worker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Carolyn Henderson, 52
BASTROP—Carolyn Henderson, a nurse's aide, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Life Community Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Mount Pleasant Church of God in Christ. Burial is in Little Dee Cemetery, Mer Rouge under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Famon Hicks, 79
FARMERVILLE — Famon Hicks, a minister, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Family Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Alton Hardy Howard, 81
Alton Hardy Howard of West Monroe, an executive with retail and publishing, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. today at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe. Burial will be in Rocky Branch Cemetery, Rocky Branch under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Kenneth W. Jackson, 53
BERNICE — Kenneth Wayne Jackson, a Prescolite employee, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Farmerville Recreational Center, Farmerville. Visitation is 6-8 Wednesday at Tennant Family Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in County Line Cemetery, Spearsville.

Raymond E. Martin, 50
Raymond Eugene Martin, a welder of West Monroe, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today at Harris Chapel Cemetery, Olla under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lois Robertson McLain, 87
FERRIDAY — Lois Robertson McLain, a retired nurse, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez.

Tony Meadows, 37
TALLULAH — Tony Meadows, a laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial is Wednesday at Junction City Cemetery, Junction City, Ark., under the direction of McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Belinda Miller, 50
Belinda Miller of Monroe, a mortgage underwriter, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Joseph Pollard, 101
WATERPROOF — Joseph Pollard died Saturday. Services are noon Monday at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in church cemetery.

John Rankin, 76
HOUSTON — John Rankin, a retired engineering manager, died Saturday. Graveside services are 11 a.m today at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Bessie Phelan Sharp, 93
Bessie Phelan Sharp of Monroe, retired director of the YWCA, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Cemetery, Grenada, Miss. under the direction of Garner Harper Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Joe Lee Warren, 72
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Joe Lee Warren, a contractor, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Cox Chapel, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Willie "Bo" White Jr., 50
VALLEJO, Ca. — Willie "Bo" Sam White Jr., formerly of Delhi, an auto mechanic, died Oct. 22. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi.

Rhonda M. Williams, 41
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Rhonda M. Williams, formerly of Monroe, a State Farm employee, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Allbritton, Rachel C.: 3 p.m. today, graveside Hebron Cemetery, Grayson.
Caballero, Glenda Ann: 11 a.m. today, McGuire United Methodist Church, West Monroe.
Collins, Boyd: 11 a.m. Monday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Coleman, Robert: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Joe AME Church, Bonita.
Henderson, Carolyn: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Life Community Church, Bastrop.
Jackson, Kenneth W.: 1 p.m. Thursday, Farmerville Recreational Center, Farmerville.
Mansfield, Rev. Luther: 1 p.m. today, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Marshall, Estella: 1 p.m. today, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
McLain, Lois Robertson: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Pollard, Joseph: noon Monday, Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof.
Sharp, Bessie Phelan: 11 a.m. Thursday, graveside Woodlawn Cemetery, Grenada.
Warren, Joe Lee: 10 a.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence