Obituaries - July 2007

July 1, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

KELLIE FOWLER WILLIAMMEE KELLIE FOWLER WILLIAMMEE Williams Funeral Directors Garland, Texas Kellie Fowler Williammee Age 34, born October 27, 1972 in West Monroe, LA to Roy Fowler and Lana Geraldine Kirkland. Kellie passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on June 28, 2007 in Garland, TX. Both her parents preceded her in death. Survived by husband Ed Williammee; daughter Logan Llanos; sisters, Kim Pardue and Karen Graves and husband, Dee Washington, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends. Family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 1, 2007 at Williams Funeral Directors. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, July 2, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. in Williams Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in Garland Memorial Park.

MATHILDE GENEVIEVE "MATTIE" WATSON MATHILDE GENEVIEVE "MATTIE" WATSON Schaetter Funeral Home Fredericksburg, Texas Mathilde Genevieve "Mattie" Watson, 63, of Fredericksburg, died Thursday following a lengthy illness. Mattie was born November 13, 1943 in St. Martinville, La. She grew up in neighboring Breaux Bridge, where she graduated from St. Bernard High School in 1961. Following graduation, Mattie attended the Mercy School of Nursing in New Orleans graduated in 1964. She worked in Austin until 1969, when she met and married Jim Watson. Mattie and Jim had two children, Peter Watson of Jackson, Tenn., and Kathy Bernice of San Marcos. During their life together, they lived in Big Spring, Texas and Monroe, La., before retiring in Fredericksburg in 1999. Mattie was very active in the community and her church, Memorial Presbyterian. In addition to her church work, she was a volunteer with the auxiliary at the Hill Country Memorial Hospital and the Saur-Beckman Farm at the LBJ State Historic Park. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. Mattie was preceded in death by her parents, Genevieve and Claymar Morvant of Breaux Bridge, La., and by her husband, Jim. She is survived by two brothers, Dane and Deborah Morvant, Paul and Mary Ann Morvant of Breaux Bridge, and a sister, Carolyn Rhodes of Jasper, Texas. She also is survived by her children, Peter and Kathy, and their spouses, Sarah Watson and Daryle Bernice. Mattie had four grandchildren, Sarah Navarro and Nicholas Bernice of San Marcos, and Riley and Elizabeth Gobelet of Jackson, TN. Memorial Service for Mattie Watson will be held on Monday, July 2nd at 12:00 noon in the Memorial Presbyterian Church, Fredericksburg with the Rev. Bob Bruce officiating. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that memorials be given in her memory to the Hill Country Memorial Hospital Hospice or to the charity of your choice. The family will greet friends on Sunday from 2 PM to 5PM in the Schatetter Funeral Home in Fredericksburg, Tx. Expressions of sympathy may be sent at www.schaetter.com

MRS. ELVY HALLEY MOORE CAMPBELL MRS. ELVY HALLEY MOORE CAMPBELL Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Celebrating the life of Elvy Halley Moore Campbell, 76, will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in West Monroe on Monday July 2, 2007 at 1:00 PM. Rev. Gene Thomas of Bethal Baptist Church will officiate. Graveside services will be at Fellowship Cemetery proceeding services under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Elvy was born March 21, 1931, in Baskin, La. In 1949 she moved to the Twin Cities to attend Louisiana Business College and became a self employed tax accountant and bookkeeper spanning for over fifty years. She met and married Walter L. Moore and had five children. She was a faithful servant to our Lord attending Highland Baptist Church for thirty five years and Bethal Baptist Church for twenty years. A true lady in every sense of the word illuminating every room she entered. She made everyone feel welcome and important. She loved singing Acapella at every chance to praise the Lord. She is preceded in death by her parents, Evrett C. Halley and Ophelia F. Halley, brothers A.C. Halley, Chester "Bud" Halley, C.L. Halley, O.C. Halley, sisters, Martha Garett, Odell Allen Wilson, Ethel Fatheree, Louise Farmer. She is survived by her children, Ronald L. Moore, Walter M. Moore, Russell D. Moore, Donna Moore Cassels, Marianne Moore Johnson. Two dear nieces Ernestine Wilson and Evelyne Williams who were raised with her like sisters. Her precious grand children, Christy Moore Gilbert, Daniel Vann, David Vann, Scott Moore, Amanda Johnson, Matthew Cassels, Christian Johnson, great grand daughter, Caleigh Gilbert, also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and countless friends she thoroughly enjoyed throughout her life. The family would like to thank Landmark Staff for three years of continuous service for our mother also to St. Francis North for your precious care during her last days. Pallbearers Ronald Moore, Randel Cassels, Daryl Johnson, Jackie Gilbert, Guy Halley, David Vann. Honorary Pallbearer Ray Holden Visitation will be Sunday from 5PM until 8PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

Carol Dean Bruce, 67
OAK GROVE — Carol Dean Bruce, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Macedonia Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is 8 a.m.-noon today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery.

Harry Lee Clark, 76
Harry Lee Clark of West Monroe, retired owner and operator of Mid South Painting and Equipment, died Thursday. Services are 2:30 p.m. today at Hyde Park Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Larry Gordon Cotten, 63
Larry Gordon Cotten of Olla and West Monroe, a retired warehouse supervisor, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time. Burial will be in Olla Cemetery.

Marie W. Hutson, 64
NEWELLTON — Marie W. Hutson, a retired rental property manager, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

Bobby J. Robertson Jr., 50
BOULDER, Colo. — Bobby Joe Robertson died June 15. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Burial will follow in the mausoleum.

Edmond B. Singleton, 96
Edmond B. Singleton of Monroe, a truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at New Light Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Lottie Elaine Walker, 77
JONESVILLE — Lottie Elaine Walker, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Utility Baptist Church. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Locust Grove Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Eric Wilson, 29
Eric Wilson of Monroe died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Roy J. Wood, 82
EROS — Roy J. Wood, a retired Olinkraft truck driver, died Thursday. Graveside services are 3:30 p.m. today at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bly, Wallace: 11 a.m. Tuesday, King's Funeral Home, Ruston.
Bridges, Gloria: 2 p.m. today, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Estes, Sue Ewing: 2 p.m. today, Jonesboro United Methodist Church, Jonesboro.
Griffin, Jessie M.: 2 p.m. today, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville.
Tarver, Lance: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

July 2, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ADA VICTORIA GRANT ADA VICTORIA GRANT Sept. 2, 1912 to July 2, 2006 Missing you more than words can say, Love your family.

DAVID LANE MURPHY DAVID LANE MURPHY 1/16/57 - 7/2/06 In loving memory of our beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle and friend. We love and miss you still... Your family

JUDITH ELIZABETH HOLLIS JUDITH ELIZABETH HOLLIS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Services for Judy Hollis, 64, will begin with visitation at Mulhearn Funeral Home, 2308 Sterlington Rd Monroe, LA., from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 2, 2007. A memorial service will be held at Judy's church, First Presbyterian Church, 1201 Stubbs Monroe, LA., on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. Judy was born on July 21, 1942 in Great Bend, Kansas. Prior to moving to Monroe, LA 15 years ago, Ms. Hollis and her family resided in the New Orleans area for many years. She passed away Saturday, June 30, 2007 from complications following bypass surgery at St. Francis Hospital. Judy served as an elder at First Presbyterian Church, Monroe, LA having also served in the same role at Parkway Presbyterian in New Orleans, prior to moving to Monroe. She was also an active member of the Ouachita Parish Republican Women's Club. A 1964 graduate of Louisiana Tech, Judy was a member of the Phi Mu Sorority. Ms. Hollis was preceded in death by parents Elizabeth Munger Beasley and Arthur Paul Beasley and an infant son, Charles Paul Hollis. Judy is survived by three sons, their spouses/ partners and three wonderful grandchildren; Jesse K. "Trey" Hollis and Jill Daniels Hollis of Fayetteville, AR, and their two children, Mason and Abby; Michael Christopher Hollis and Marty Brantley of New Orleans, LA; Paul Bryan Hollis and Ashley Tastet Hollis, also of New Orleans, LA and their daughter, Bryanne. Additionally, she is survived by her sister, Nancy Beasley Carpenter, of Monroe, LA, and her four children and spouses; Scott Allen Carpenter of Texarkana, TX and fiancé, Robin McGrew of Monroe, LA; Mathew James Carpenter of Vacaville, CA; Amanda Carpenter Boyd and husband, Marty Boyd of Boulder, CO; Sarah Anne Carpenter and fiancé Craig Gillen, of Dallas, TX. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

LEONARD LEE JOHNSON LEONARD LEE JOHNSON Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mr. Leonard Lee Johnson, age 86, of Calhoun, LA, will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at Clark Springs Baptist Church in Eros, LA. Brother Dub Massey, Brother Neal Everett and Brother Jimmy Pitson will be officiating. Brother Jerry Lovett will bring the Eulogy. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. Mr. Johnson was born on July 18, 1920 in Dry Prong, LA and passed on June 30, 2007 at his home in Calhoun, LA. Mr. Johnson is retired from The Manville Corporation in West Monroe, LA where he was employed for 29 years. Leonard was a lifetime servant of His Lord Jesus Christ. He never tired of always being active in every aspect of the Church he loved so much. He served as a Deacon for over 63 years and was a charter member of The First Baptist Church of Los Alamos, NM. He taught Sunday School for over 60 years. He loved music from early childhood. The old songs were his passion till the end. Love for his God and his family were always the driving forces in our Daddy's life. He served both with undying honor, sacrifice, commitment and grace. He was a man of unparalleled principal, undying faith and deep commitment. He never tired of doing God's work as well as looking out for his family. Mr. Johnson served in a civilian conservation corp in Dodson, and was a United States Navy Veteran, serving his country bravely, during World War II as a Signalman in the Atlantic and Pacific arenas. He is preceded in death by his son Freddie Lee Johnson; father, William Doner Johnson; mother, Mary Elizabeth (Bessie) Johnson; and sister, Ruby Irene Hudgins. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years Dena Maloy Johnson; two sons, Leonard Lance Johnson and William Stephen "Max" Johnson and wife Carole, both of Calhoun, LA; four daughters, Mitzi Lanita George of West Monroe, LA, Karen Elizabeth Townsend and husband Kenneth of Crossett, AR, Lillian Kathleen Brough of Calhoun, LA, and Marilyn Rose Stephenson and husband Rick of Whitehall, AR. Sixteen grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren; one brother, Huey Johnson and wife Fannie, three sisters, Clydell Nelson, Estelle Doane and Mattie Jones and husband Eugene; a host of nieces and nephews and so many good friends. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of Clark Springs Baptist Church. Visitation will be Monday, July 2, 2007, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com. Many words fall short in expressing our loss now but these are the ones that will last in our hearts: the unconditional love you shared with us, the unending sacrifices you made for us, and the goodness, commitment and unwavering strength you had for our family. All of these things will forever bind us together. We will miss you greatly, Daddy you were and remain our rock.

July 3, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ARLENE MORRIS HOWARD ARLENE MORRIS HOWARD Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove , LA Funeral services for Arlene Morris Howard, age 87, of Rocky Branch, will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Rocky Branch with Rev. Michael Howard & Rev. Ryan Chapman officiating. Interment will follow in the Rocky Branch Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Church. She is preceded in death by her parents: L.A. Morris and Columbia Downs Morris; brothers: Clifford & Willard Morris; sisters: Thelma Mashaw & Pauline Morris. Arlene is survived by her husband: Robert L. Howard of Rocky Branch, LA; son: Michael Howard & wife Bettye of Oak Grove, LA ; daughter: Janie Chapman & husband Richard of Rocky Branch, LA; 3 Grandchildren & 8 Great-Grandchildren; brothers: Carlton Morris & Ronnie Morris; sisters: Olelia Chapman, Doyce Terral, & Amy Simpson.

BILL DENNIS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Bill Dennis, 68 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, July 5, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Peyton Bass officiating. Interment to follow at Monroe Memorial Park Monroe, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Dennis was born January 26, 1939 in Pelham, Alabama and passed away July 1, 2007 in West Monroe, LA after a lengthy illness. Mr. Dennis was retired from State Farm as a claims specialist for 42 years. He is survived by his wife, Sue Dennis; children, Pam Petteway and husband Donnie and Billy Ray Dennis Jr. and wife Carolyn; step-son, Eddie Lucas; 3 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; brother Raymond Dennis. Pallbearers will be Joe Ware, Sr., Joe Ware Jr., Monty Hogg, Jay Bailes and Alvin Price. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM and Thursday 12:00 noon until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

CHASE JORDAN EDWARDS CHASE JORDAN EDWARDS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, Louisiana Funeral services for Chase Jordan Edwards, age 17, of Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Rev. Charles Dupree will be officiating. Interment will follow at New Chapel Hill Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Chase was born August 29, 1989 in Monroe, LA and passed away June 30, 2007 in a an automobile accident in Morehouse Parish. Chase is survived by his father: Van Edwards and wife, Stefanie; his mother: Juliette Page and husband, James; sister: Ali Edwards; step-brother: Jarrod Page; grandparents: Gary and Barbara Edwards and Winnie Jordan; aunts and uncles: Lori and Jack Pigford, Lee Edwards, Courtney and Susan G. Jordan, Geralyn Barnett and Edwin and Susan B. Jordan; and numerous cousins, other family members and friends. Chase always had a big smile, loving heart and warm hugs. Chase attended North Monroe Baptist Church and New Chapel Hill Baptist Church. He played baseball and soccer and attended Neville High School and was an avid artist. His presence will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Pallbearers will be: Courtney Jordan, Edwin Jordan, Lee Edwards, Jarrod Page, Jack Pigford, and Warren Ledger. In memory of Chase, contributions may be made to the New Chapel Hill Youth Ministry or North Monroe Baptist Church Student Ministry. Visitation will be 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

LILLIAN MAE AULDS ARMSTRONG LILLIAN MAE AULDS ARMSTRONG Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, Louisiana Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Mae Aulds Armstrong, age 84, of Rocky Branch, LA, will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at Rocky Branch Church of Christ with Brother Stan Fortenberry officiating. Interment will follow at Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Armstrong was born May 11, 1923 in Union Parish, LA and passed away July 1, 2007 in Rocky Branch, LA. She was preceded in death by her Father: Henry Lenard Aulds, Sr.; Mother: Hazel Duty Aulds; Husband: Travis O. Armstrong; son: Tony Armstrong; and son-in-law: Robert T. Stringer, Sr. Mrs. Armstrong is survived by her daughters: Rosalind Stringer of Brandon, MS and Dee Schimmel and husband, Gary of West Monroe, LA; son: Freddy W. Armstrong and wife, Cheryl of Rocky Branch, LA; 9 grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be: Richard Stringer, Freddy Armstrong, Jr., Brenen Albritton, John Shelburne, Brian Armstrong, and Eddie Dunn. Robert T. Stringer, Jr. will serve as honorary pallbearer. Visitation will be at Rocky Branch Church of Christ at 8:00 AM until the time of service at 10:00 AM. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

MABLE PHILLEY HILLMAN MABLE PHILLEY HILLMAN Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Mable Philley Hillman, age 74 of Grayson will be held at 10 AM, Tuesday, July 3, 2007 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Jim Goodman and Rev. Keith Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Bethel Cemetery west of Clarks. Mrs. Hillman was born in West Carroll Parish on June 21, 1933 to the union of Tobe and Ollie Lee Smith Philley and died Monday, July 2, 2007 at her residence in Grayson. She was a retired schoolbus driver with the Caldwell Parish School System and a member of the Old Bethel Baptist Church. She owned a quilt shop and loved to make homemade quilts. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters: Margaret Owens of Fresno, TX and Helen Young of Monroe. Survivors include her husband: Gaines R. Hillman, her son and daughter-in-law: Mickey and Mary Lou Hillman all of Grayson, her grandchildren: Thomas M. Hillman of Grayson and Renee Hillman Ellerbe and her husband: James Colby of Columbia, her great-grandchildren: Samuel Cole Ellerbe and Haley Nicole Ellerbe of Columbia, her sisters: George Ann Curtis of Prescott, AR and Frances Markley of St. Louis, MO and her brother: Donald Ray Philley of Epps, LA. She had a host of beloved brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Terry Pauley, Tracy Pauley, Jimmie Busby, Gordon Frasier, Kevin Thompson and Larry Taylor Honorary pallbearers are Bob Pardue, Elbert Pauley and John Reitzell.

MARGIE BELL MCDONALD MARGIE BELL MCDONALD Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville, LA Services for Mrs. Margie Bell McDonald, age 97 of Mangham, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at Mangham Methodist Church with Rev. Carroll Johnston officiating. Interment will follow in Gwin Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville. Margie Bell McDonald was born on July 21, 1909 and was raised in Mangham, LA on Sligo Farm. She passed away on July 1, 2007. Margie attended school in Mangham in a one-room schoolhouse, and graduated in 1926 as Valedictorian of her class. After graduation, she attended Monroe Business College and studied bookkeeping. While employed with Stucky Tire Co., she met and married Kenneth Ellis McDonald, Sr. They later opened McDonald Tire Co. and station with a hardware store in Bastrop. They resided there for 55 years moving to Mangham in 1985. She became a Life Member of the Wesley Service Guild of the Methodist Church of Bastrop, LA in 1950. Mrs. McDonald was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth E. McDonald, Sr.; parents, Bob and Nerissa Bell; Son, Robert "Bobby" McDonald; Brothers, Bob Bell, Jr. and Mike Bell; and sister, Katie Bell Heady. Survivors include; Son: Kenneth E. McDonald, Jr. and wife, Monita. Grandsons: Dr. Kenneth E. McDonald III, and wife, Linda. Gary McDonald, and wife Joyce. Jody McDonald, and wife, Cherie. Granddaughter: Monita Alice Windham. Great Grandsons: Kenneth IV, Cody, and Tanner McDonald and Hunter Windham. Great Granddaughters: Michelle Hogan, Caroline Windham and Kasey McDonald. Great Great Grandson: Kniht Hogan. Brother: David Bell and wife, Margedy. Caregiver: Renee Massey. A Host of Nieces and Nephews. Pallbearers will be: Dr. Kenneth McDonald III Gary McDonald, Jody McDonald, Tanner McDonald, Kenneth McDonald, IV, Hunter Windham, Bubba Bell, and Bobby Joe Heady. The family would like to express thanks to Richland Manor Nursing Home, Delhi Hospital and Dr. Corey Albritton for their excellent care. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM til time of service at Mangham Methodist Church. Online Registry and Condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

Lillian Mae Armstrong, 84
FARMERVILLE — Lillian Mae Aulds Armstrong, a retired Glenwood Medical Center ward clerk, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Rocky Branch Church of Christ. Visitation is 8 a.m. until time of services today at the church. Burial will be in Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Laverne Bonner, 76
GOODWILL — Laverne Bonner, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Goodwill Church of God. Burial will be in Ravan Cemetery, Goodwill under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Lillian Drummer, 52
Lillian Drummer of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Friendship Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Monroe.

Robert E. Hill Jr., 64
RUSTON — Robert E. "Bob" Hill Jr., a Ford, Bacon and Davis instrumentation engineer, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pines Memorial Cemetery, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Judith Elizabeth Hollis, 64
Judith Elizabeth Hollis of Monroe, a retired Stein Mart Boutique Lady, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at First Presbyterian Church, Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

H. Arlene Howard, 87
ROCKY BRANCH — H. Arlene Howard, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Rocky Branch. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Jerry Howard, 79
GRAMBLING — Jerry Howard, a retired school bus driver, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Dubach. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Jamie Johnson, 27
Jamie Johnson of Monroe, a handyman, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. today at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Glenmora Cemetery, Sterlington.

Leonard Lee Johnson, 86
Leonard Lee Johnson of Calhoun, a retired papermill clerk, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Clark Springs Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gary D. Johnston, 59
Gary D. Johnston of West Monroe, retired from the military, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Sharon Cemetery, Sikes.

Oscar J. Livengood, 81
JONESBORO — Oscar J. Livengood, a retired town of Jonesboro employee, died Sunday. A memorial service will be held at a later date under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Margie Bell McDonald, 97
MANGHAM — Margie Bell McDonald, a retired tire business owner, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mangham Methodist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. until time of service today at the church. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Timothy Glenn Poole, 34
EROS — Timothy "Timmy" Glenn Poole, a construction welder, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Wilfred Stewart, 22
Wilfred Stewart of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bly, Wallace: 11 a.m. today, King's Funeral Home, Ruston.
Hamilton, Joseph 'Ben': 3 p.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum

July 4, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

DR ROBERT E. (BOB) HILL, JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston, LA Graveside services for Dr. Robert E. (Bob) Hill Jr. will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at Pines Memorial Cemetery in Ruston, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Stephen Nutt. Visitation will be 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Tuesday July 3, 2007 at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. He passed away Monday July 2, 2007 in Ruston. Mr. Hill was a member of the Cook Baptist Church in Ruston. He was employed by Ford, Bacon and Davis LLC in Monroe, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Virginia Hill. Bob is survived by his wife Connie Monroe Hill of Ruston, LA, sons, Robert E. Hill, III and wife, Tana, of Fort Worth, TX., Michael Monroe Hill of Denver, CO. grandchildren Tyler and Karlie, sisters Ruth Shelton and husband, Gene, of Decatur, AL., Gail Watson and husband, Tom, of Sewanee, TN. and numerous nieces and nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be his nephews. The family requests memorials be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, The Gideons International or the Charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

EARLINE CROWDER HARRELL Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Earline Harrell, 86, was born July 27, 1920. A resident of Haile, LA, Mrs. Harrell passed away July 2, 2007 after a brief illness. Earline, a former resident and past manager of Rodeway Inn and The Palace Inn in West Monroe, lived in Haile, LA for the past 23 years. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lawrence Carl Crowder, Sr. and her son, William "Bill" Crowder. Mrs. Harrell is survived by her husband of 22 years, Wilson Harrell, and her children Sarah & Tom Diekmann, Carl & Sandra Crowder, Kate & Steve Young, Tensie Crowder and Jim & Mary Crowder; her step-children Ken & Carol Harrell, J. N. & Brenda Harrell and Gary & Marcia Harrell; and, 15 grandchildren and 9 great -grandchildren. The family is grateful for the care provided by the staff of Hospice of Monroe, especially Julia, her R.N. A memorial service will be held at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville on July 6th at 10:00 AM with Bro. Keith McVay officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date in Liberty Cemetery in Linville, LA. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Hospice of Monroe for nursing education. Online condolences may be made at: www.farrarfh.com

HENRY R. MAYS, JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Graveside services for Mr. Henry R. Mays, Jr., age 90, of Ruston, LA, will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 6, 2007, at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston, LA. Officiating will be Dr. Chris Craig, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mr. Mays was born February 4, 1917 and passed away July 3, 2007. Mr. Mays was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Ruston. He was the Superintendent of the Louisiana Tech University Printing Department until his retirement. Mr. Mays was the founder of Mays Printing Company. He was an avid gardener, fisherman, and a lover of dogs. Mr. Mays was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Josephine Glorioso Mays; sisters: Esther Mays Kendall and Eloise Mays Walters. He is survived by children: Marcia Mays Shorey and husband, Larry, of St. Louis, MO., Mickey Mays and wife, Cherrie, of Ruston, LA., and Mark Thomas Mays of Daly City, CA,; sister: Gerry Miles of Tucson, AZ.; grandchildren: Dr. Carmela Shorey Gibson, Tracy Lynn Mays Craig, Kristin Marie Mays Hickman, Matthew Scott Shorey, Esq., and Robert Gene Shorey; twelve great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, July 5, 2007, from 5:00 P. M. until 7:00 P.M at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund.

MR. HENRY JACOB FREEMAN, JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA Mr. Henry Jacob Freeman, Jr., 87, of Monroe passed away on July 3, 2007 at St. Francis Specialty Hospital in Monroe. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Freeman was a member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church and worked at ULM for 51 years until his death. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anita Ann Freeman; parents, Henry and Floye Freeman; sister, Nell Morrin; and grandson, Toby Atchison. Survivors include his son, Paul Freeman and Bonnie Delaney of West Monroe, LA; four daughters, Johanna Bashford and husband Randy of Fort Worth, TX; Susanne Schepp and husband John of Katy, TX; Teresa May and husband Earl of Saulsbury, NC; Barbara Love and husband Roger of Marion, LA; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren and numerous friends. The family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to the staff at SFMC Specialty Hospital and Dr. Larry Olinde. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

PHILIP R. RUTHERFORD Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Philip R. Rutherford will be held on July 5, 2007 at First Presbyterian on Stubbs Avenue in Monroe. Visitation will be at 10:00 AM and the service will be at 11:00 AM. Mr. Rutherford was born in Raton, New Mexico on January 16, 1916 and passed away on July 2, 2007. Mr. Rutherford is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Minnie Rutherford, his parents and two brothers. He is survived by his son Dr. W. E. Rutherford and wife Ileta of Monroe, LA, daughter Margie Kimbrough and Chuck McLaughlin of Denver, CO, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren; Phillip Rutherford, wife Felicia, daughters Gabbi and Frankie of New York, Jason Rutherford, wife Jessica, daughters Melanie and Nina of Wilton, CT, Steve Kimbrough and wife Tabitha of Denver, CO, Monte Kimbrough, wife Reese, and daughter Olivia of Pt. Pleasant, NJ, Sandra Kimbrough, and son Wesley of TN. Following funeral services Mr. Rutherford will be buried next to his wife Minnie in Albuquerque, N M Pallbearers will be Bill Apel who has been a great friend to Phil, Westley Apel, Tom Lee, Dr. Bill McConkey, David Carlson, and George Chain. A special thanks to Mildred Griffin who took great care of Phil for the last two years; Ruth Parker and Ora Lee Drungo who have been with him the last few months. May God Bless them for the love and care they gave him. In lieu of flowers please give to the First Presbyterian Church or your favorite charity. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

ROBERT (BOBBY) LEE CAMPBELL 7 /4/1960 - 7/4/2006 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Miss you very much, Your loving family and friends 7/4/2007

Mae Smith Bargiel, 98
Mae Smith Bargiel of Monroe, formerly El Dorado where she owned and operated Bargiel Hardware Store, died Sunday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Greenwood Cemetery, Rison, Ark. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Estelle Baskin, 95
WISNER — Estelle Baskin, a cafeteria worker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Danny Bayles, 54
RUSTON — Danny Bayles, a KB Homes superintendent, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Sardis Cemetery, Farmerville under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Houston Blankenship, 68
COLUMBIA — Houston Blankenship, a residence hall director, died Monday. Services are noon Saturday at King Oaks Church of Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. with family hour from 7-8 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Mariah Cemetery, Chatham.

Chase Jordan Edwards, 17
Chase Jordan Edwards of Monroe, a student, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mattie Sue Hancock, 57
Mattie Sue Hancock of West Monroe, a private sitter, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lillie Jones, 91
WEST WEGO — Lillie Jones, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in King Soloman Cemetery.

Lola J. Null, 77
RUSTON — Lola J. Null, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston.

Wilfred Stewart, 26
Wilfred Stewart of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Dorethea J. Turner, 94
NEWELLTON — Dorethea Jackson Turner, formerly of New Orleans, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Alex M. Wade, 80
Alex M. Wade of Monore, a gas dispatcher, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. with family hour 5-6 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Drummer, Lillian: 11 a.m. Saturday, Friendship Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hamilton, Joseph 'Ben': 3 p.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Hill, Robert E. "Bob" Jr.: 10 a.m. today, Pines Memorial Cemetery, Ruston.
Howard, H. Arlene: 10 a.m. today, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Rocky Branch.
Howard, Jerry: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Dubach.
Johnson, Jamie: 11 a.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe

July 5, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ELSIE MARIE CARPENTER Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA . Graveside services for Mrs. Elsie Marie Doss Carpenter, age 91, of Bastrop, LA. will be held 3 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2007 at Christ Church Cemetery with Rev. Mark Benge, Sr. officiating. The family will receive friends at Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop Friday afternoon from 1 p.m. till 2:30 p.m. Mrs Carpenter, a homemaker, was born January 6, 1916 in Ashley County, AR. and passed away July 4, 2007 at Oak Woods Home for the Elderly in Mer Rouge, LA. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bastrop. Talented and beautiful, she had a kind and generous spirit. She was a loyal friend and was devoted to her family. Her words of encouragement were always a blessing. Those who knew and loved her will miss her humor and the gracious way she embraced life. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Thomas Carpenter, Sr., son, William Thomas Carpenter, Jr., parents, Robert Jasper Doss and Leola Bell Snead Doss, four sisters, and two brothers. She is survived by a son, Phillip Benson Carpenter of Bastrop, a daughter Rosemary Carpenter White and husband Bob of Mer Rouge, grandsons William Thomas Carpenter, III and wife Karen of Palmer, AK; Philip Scott Carpenter of San Francisco, CA.: Robert Seth White and wife Kim of Mer Rouge, granddaughter Allison White of Lafayette, LA., and great grand children Gabe White, Anna Grace White, and Ethan Carpenter. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Guy Parker, John Michael Yeldell, Gary Cox, Johnny McAdams, Biff Meredith, Lee Tugwell, Jerry Moeller, and Dr. John Garrett. The family wishes to express their appreciation to Dr. Robert Lyon and the staffs of Premier Hospice and Oak Woods Home for the Elderly for the care and attention given to their mother. For those who wish, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Bastrop, the Methodist Children's Home in Ruston, LA., or the Morehouse Humane Society.

ESTELLE BASKIN Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Services for Mrs. Estelle Baskin, 95, Wisner, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, July 6, 2007 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Walter Allen officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Baskin passed away on July 3, 2007, at Plantation Oaks Nursing Home. She loved life, church, quilting, and the Senior Center. She was preceded in death by husbands, Marion Dent, J.K.Kennedy,and C. T. Baskin. She is survived by daughters: Virginia Lee Price and husband R.G., and Bobbie June Black and husband Roland; grandchildren: Richard Price and wife Margaret, Robert Price and wife Sherrie, Terry Benson and husband Gary, Jerry Russell and husband Mark, LeAnn Price, John Black, Judy Amos, and Joey Black and wife, Charlene; great-grandchildren: Richie Price, Bobby Price, Jeffrey Pruitt, Corey Amos, Kerry Amos, Jackie Culpepper, Jolene Black, Jana Black, Jenny Russell and Grace Russell; great- great- grandchildren Nathan Mosley, Kaylie Mosley, James Mosley, and Karlie Mosley; brother:Herbert Herrington and wife, Doris; and, sister: Oden Myers and husband, Gil. Visitation will be 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Thursday, July 5, 2007 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online Registry Condolences:www. mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MARY TANNER COCKMAN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mary Tanner Cockman of St. Louis, MO. will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 6, 2007 at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Lowell Ashbrook officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Cockman departed this life surrounded by the love of her family in St. Clair, Missouri on July 1, 2007 having reached the age of ninety-one years, two months and twenty-nine days. Mary was born in Summerfield, LA on April 2, 1916, daughter of Elmer and Pearl Tanner. Mary is survived by one son, Gary Cockman, of Davison, MI; by three daughters, Maridith Koch and husband, Ken, of Cedar Raprids, IA, Carmen Helton and husband Jim, of Forsyth, IL and Marsha Sanders and husband, Paul, of St. Clair, MO; one sister, Dorothy Mahoney and husband David, of West Monroe, LA; one brother-in-law, Rev. Lowell Ashbrook of West Monroe, LA; thirteen grandchildren, thirteen great grand children, nieces, nephews and many friends. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Pearl Tanner; and one sister, Edna Ashbrook. Mary was an accomplished musician who attended Northeast Louisiana State University in Monroe, LA as music major. She transferred to Central Bible College in Springfield, MO and graduated with a degree in Bible Studies and Music. After graduation, she and her husband, Rev. James Cockman, were evangelists for the Assemblies of God Church. They traveled extensively throughout the United States before becoming Pastor of a mission church, Berea Temple in St. Louis, MO. Mary lived her entire life in ministerial duties. She served in her beloved church, Berea Temple Assembly of God, as a Sunday School teacher for fifty years. She also was a church pianist and organist, plus she shared her musical gifts with others as a piano teacher. She felt honored to serve her Lord as she accompanied her sister and brother-in-law, Rev. Lowell Ashbrook and Edna Ashbrook, on a number of mission trips. As well as doing God's work, Mary's gracious heart and faith aided her in her career of thirty years as a social worker and Management Supervisor for Missouri Division of Family Services in St. Louis. Although she worked outside the home, caring for her family was always a priority to her and greatest joy. They will miss her gentle demeanor, smiling face and welcoming hospitality. She was a gifted hostess and there was always room for one more at her table. The love and wonderful memories she has created for her family will never be forgotten. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

MATTIE SUE HANCOCK Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Services for Mrs. Mattie Sue Hancock, 57, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 P.M. , Friday, July 6, 2007 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Shane Creech officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery. Mrs. Hancock passed away on Monday, July 2, 2007 at LSU Medical Center in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Hancock attended Emmanuel Worship Center in West Monroe, LA. She loved to fish, hunt, gardening and sewing. She is preceded in death by her sister Elaine Jarrell. Survivors include mother, Tootsie Kane; daughters, Penny Desoto and husband Kenneth, Vickie Bartmess; son, Samuel R. Taylor and wife Savannah; grand children, Joshua Desoto, Casey Desoto, Christian Desoto, Cameron Bartmess, Schuyler Bartmess, Austyn Bartmess, Spencer Bartmess, Angel Taylor and Samuel Taylor Jr.; great grandchild, Jayme Ray; sisters, Virginia Fields and husband Mack, and Debra Cruse. Pallbearers will be grandsons: Josh Desoto, Casey Desoto, Cameron Bartmess, Mikey Moak, Austin Taylor, William Jordan, and T.J. Jarrell. Visitation will be 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Thursday, July 5, 2007 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

TIMOTHY (TIMMY) G. POOLE Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, La Services for Timothy (Timmy) G. Poole, age 34, of Eros, LA will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, July 6, 2007, at Solid Ground Ministries near West Monroe with Rev. Byron Boykin officiating. Interment will follow in the Gwin Cemetery in Mangham LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville, LA. Timmy was a Certified Welder, musician and he also wrote gospel songs. He had a great love for his Lord, family, and people. Timmy was considered a comedian, who played countless practical jokes on everybody he knew. He was preceded in death by grandfathers: Everett R. Twiner, Jimmie G. Poole, Sr., Sherwood A. Poole, and Louis L. McGraw, Sr., and his grandmother: Rose Grant. He is survived by his daughter: Brittany Nicole Poole; his wife, Patty Sue Poole; parents: Brenda and Larry McGraw; his father: Mike McGhee; brothers: Sherman Poole and wife Dawn, Jimmie Daryl Poole, Robert Peavy, and Michael Dewayne Monnon; grandparents: Louise Twiner and Janice Poole; 4 nephews and one niece; and, a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers will be Jeff Linkfelt, Shawn Duke, Lamar Hosey (Possum), Brandon Willis, Sam Sanders, and Chad Brinson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Neal McGowen, Jamie Roberts, Jonathan Hosey and Kelly Gilley. Visitation will be at the Solid Ground Ministries Church near West Monroe from 5:00PM til 9:00PM Thursday, July 5, 2007. Online Registry and Condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

Bill Dennis Sr., 68
Bill Dennis Sr., of West Monroe, a claims specialist, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is noon until service time at the funeral home.

Belinda Faye Gilbert, 26
Belinda Faye Gilbert, of West Monroe, a homemaker, died June 28. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Liberty Christian Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

George W. Hatten, 65
COLUMBIA — George W. Hatten, an appliance and lawnmower technician, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until service Saturday at the funeral home.

Hazel W. Lee, 81
Hazel W. Lee, of Monroe, a homemaker, died June 27. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Riverside Baptist Church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Carra Mae Liles, 92
WINNSBORO — Carra Mae Liles, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Young's Community Memorial in Winnsboro. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Kenneth Gene McCarty, 58
MARSHALL, Texas — Kenneth Gene McCarty, an electrician, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Phillip R. Rutherford, 91
Phillip R. Rutherford, of Monroe, a hardware store owner, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. today at First Presbyterian Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Albuquerque, N.M. Visitation is 10-11 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lawrence T. Smith, 43
Lawrence T. Smith, of Monroe, an auto mechanic, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Cemetery, Richwood. Visitation is noon until service Friday at the funeral home.

Rosie Lee Turner, 76
STERLINGTON — Rosie Lee Turner, a school bus driver, died June 28. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church, Sterlington. Burial will be in Richwood Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Previously acknowledged
Bargiel, Mae Smith: 1 p.m. today, Greenwood Cemetery, Rison.
Bayles, Danny: 2 p.m. today, Sardis Cemetery, Farmerville.
Blankenship, Houston: noon Saturday, King Oaks Church of Christ, Monroe.
Drummer, Lillian: 11 a.m. Saturday, Friendship Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hamilton, Joseph 'Ben': 3 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
James, Susie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Null, Lola J.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ruston.
Stewart, Wilfred: 11 a.m. Friday, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe.
Wade, Alex M.: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe

July 6, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

HAZEL W. LEE HAZEL W. LEE RICHARDSON FUNERAL HOME MONROE, LA Funeral services for Hazel W. Lee age 81, of Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday July 7, 2007 at Riverside Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Clarence Jackson officiating and interment will follow at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation will be held from 1:00PM until 6:00 PM Friday, July 6, 2007 at Richardson Funeral Home.

LOLA JEAN CRAWLEY NULL LOLA JEAN CRAWLEY NULL Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston, LA Funeral services for Lola Jean Crawley Null, 77, of Ruston, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 7, 2007, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ruston with Dr. Michael Hawley officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Mrs. Null was born January 11, 1930 in Harrisonburg, La. to Otis Leon Crawley, Sr. and Lucille Shell Crawley, and went to be with her Lord on July 3, 2007. She was a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Louisiana Tech University with a Degree in Sociology. She worked in Shreveport as a Social Worker until she moved to Ruston and married her husband of forty-two years, Henry "Tootie" Null. She was a mother to five children and a homemaker. Later, she worked at Emmanuel Baptist Daycare as the Bible teacher for many years. She also taught Bible at Bethel Christian School. As a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, she led women in Bible study until she was no longer able to teach. Mrs. Null was instrumental in the opening of the Simsboro First Baptist Preschool by donating funds and Bible teaching materials so that many more children would continue to learn how much Jesus loves them. Mrs. Null was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two infant siblings Billy and Doris Crawley, and one grandson, Richard Squyres. Survivors include daughters: Debbie Masterman of Florence, MS, Mary Colvin of Rogers, AR, Patricia Squyres and husband, Sam, of Simsboro, LA; sons: Charles Null of Ruston, and Andy Null and wife, Mary Jo, of Ruston; sisters: Peggy and husband, F.E. (Bubba), Van Hook of Arcadia, LA, and Dot and husband, Tommy Mounger, of Arcadia, LA, and brother Otis Leon (Skip) Crawley, Jr. of Arcadia, LA. Grandchildren include: Chad Null, Alex Masterman, Meaghan Masterman Moore, Austin and Justin Young, Anne Marie Squyres Jones and husband, Jimbo Jones, and one great-grandchild, Madison Anne Jones. Pallbearers will be Austin Young, Chad Null, Jimbo Jones, Donnie Owens, Jerry Baker, and Nolan Coleman. Honorary Pallbearer will be Alex Masterman. The family of Mrs. Null would like to express their sincere gratitude to her loving caregivers during her lengthy illness: Marie Braggs, Jessie Thompson, Alma Wright, and Hospice of Caring Hearts. Visitation will be Friday, July 6, 2007 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Simsboro First Baptist Preschool. Online condolences may be left at www.owensmemorial funeralhome.com

MISS WINNIE MAE LINDSAY MISS WINNIE MAE LINDSAY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Services for Miss Winnie Mae Lindsay, age 87, of West Monroe, LA will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 7, 2007 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA, with Rev. William A. "Dub" Massey officiating. Interment to follow at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. She loved her churches, Edgewood and Clark Springs Baptist Church. She taught Sunday School as long as her health would permit. Miss Lindsay obtained her B.A. Degree from Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, and a M.A. Degree from the University of Denver, CO. She taught school for many years in West Carroll, Morehouse and Ouachita Parishes. Miss Lindsay was preceded in death by her mother, Edna Lindsay, and father, Lonnie Lindsay, brothers, Willie, Luther and Fred Lindsay, and sister Marie McNeil, all of West Monroe, LA. Survivors include sisters Doris McNeil, and Flora Strittman, and husband James, of West Monroe, LA; brother, Kenyon Lindsay, and wife, Marie, of Downsville, LA; sisters-in-law,Betty Lindsay and Lyda Lindsay, of West Monroe, LA. She also leaves a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Adam Wilbanks, Ricky Wilbanks, Jerry Lindsay, Clarence White, Jay Simpson and Shelby McManus. Honorary pallbearers will be James Roland McNeil, Trey Martin and Dave Lindsay. Special thanks to Adam Wilbanks as caregiver, Dr. Clyde Elliott for his many years of service, and the employees of Glenwood, 4th Floor, North. Visitation will be Friday July 6, 2007, from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

MRS. MOLLY JEAN (RAY) FANNIN MRS. MOLLY JEAN (RAY) FANNIN Southern Funeral Home Winnfield, LA Mrs. Molly Jean (Ray) Fannin, age 82, of Winnfield, LA, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2007, at the Winn Parish Medical Center in Winnfield, LA. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Calvin, LA . Mrs. Fannin was the daughter of the late Warren Ray and the late Jemima (Barton) Ray. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Fannin. She is survived by her one Daughter: Dorothy Jean McGlothin of Winnfield, LA; three sons: Kelly R. Fannin of Winnfield, LA, James (Jim) Fannin and wife, Kitty, of Jonesboro, LA, and Johnny R. Fannin and wife, Jo, of Winnfield, LA; six grandchildren; and, nine great-grandchildren. Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, LA, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday, July 6, 2007, and from 8:00 AM to service time Saturday, July 7, 2007. Funeral services will be held at Southern Funeral Home at 10:00 AM Saturday, with Rev. Bruce Cardin officiating. Interment will be at Cypress Creek Cemetery in Dodson, LA. Delain Fannin, Brent Fannin, Matt Fannin, Mike Turk, Garrett Turk and Ray Ross will serve as pallbearers. Friends may express messages of condolence to the family online by visiting www.southernfuneral home.com.

VERNON TRICHELL Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Vernon Trichell, age 74, of Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM Saturday, July 7, 2007, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA, with Father Mike Haney officiating. Interment will follow at Monroe Memorial Park. Mr. Trichell was born November 24, 1932 in Natchitoches, LA, and passed away July 2, 2007 in Monroe, LA. Mr. Trichell attended St. Paschal's Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, two brothers, a sister, and two step-sons. Mr. Trichell is survived by four step-children, and 17 nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, July 6, 2007, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

Estelle Baskin, 95
WISNER — Estelle Baskin, a cafeteria worker, 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.

Venda Bass, 54
Venda Bass of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

David C. Brooks, 55
NEWELLTON — David C. Brooks, a truck driver and former autoshop owner, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, Newellton. Visitation is 11 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mass Grove Cemetery under the direction of Loche's Mortuary, Bastrop.

Dorothy Butcher, 77
OAK RIDGE — Dorothy Butcher, a presser, died Tuesday. Services are noon Saturday at New Bethany Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Oak Ridge.

Doss Carpenter, 91
BASTROP — Doss Carpenter, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. today at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Mary Tanner Cockman, 91
ST. LOUIS — Mary Tanner Cockman, a retired social worker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Darrel R. Doke, 72
MER ROUGE — Darrel R. Doke, a retired carpenter and woodcrafter, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Horseshoe Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Visitation is noon-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Bonita Road Baptist Church Cemetery under the diretion of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Mattie Sue Hancock, 57
Mattie Sue Hancock of West Monroe, a private sitter, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Choudrant.

Earline C. Harrell, 86
HAILE — Earline Crowder Harrell, a homemaker, died Monday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. today at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 9 a.m. today until service time.

Susie James, 82
Susie James of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Gardens Memorial Cemetery.

Lillie Jones, 91
WESTWEGO — Lillie Jones, a homemaker formerly Lake Providence, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. today. Burial will be in King Soloman Cemetery.

Helen A. Johnson, 85
Helen Samantha Adams Johnson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Memory Chapel, Laurel, Miss. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. today at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Ellisville Cemetery, Ellisville, Miss.

Carra Mae Liles, 92
WINNSBORO — Carra Mae Liles, a co-owner of Liles Store, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Mary Jane Lollie, 81
BASTROP — Mary Jane Lollie, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Henry Robert Mays, 90
RUSTON — Henry Robert Mays, superintendent of Louisiana Tech Printing, died Tuesday. Graveside service are 10 a.m. today at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Lula Mae W. Payne, 74
BASTROP — Lula Mae Woods Payne, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Lightwood Baptist Church, Lightwood. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Timothy G. Poole, 34
EROS — Timothy "Timmy" G. Pool, a certified welder, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Solid Ground Ministries, West Monroe. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery, Mangham under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mike Stowe, 46
RAYVILLE — Mike Stowe, a bulldozier operator, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Greer Cemetery, Rayville under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Clayton L. Tedeton, 75
Clayton Louis Tedeton of West Monroe, the developer of Miracle Soap, died Thursday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

George Thompson, 72
RAYVILLE — George "G.B." Thompson, a maintenance laborer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ruby L. Wallace, 86
Ruby L. Wallace of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Blankenship, Houston: noon Saturday, King Oaks Church of Christ, Monroe.
Drummer, Lillian: 11 a.m. Saturday, Friendship Baptist Church, Monroe.
Gilbert, Belinda Faye: 11 a.m. Saturday, Liberty Christian Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hatten, George W.: 2 p.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Lee, Hazel W.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe
Null, Lola J.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ruston.
Smith, Lawrence T.: 2 p.m. today, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Stewart, Wilfred: 11 a.m. today, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe.
Turner, Rosie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, Sterlington.
Wade, Alex M.: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe

July 7, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

CLAYTON LAVOUSE TEDETON Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Clayton Lavouse Tedeton, age 75, will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, July 9, 2007, at The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities in West Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Frank Sellers, Rev. Leonard Sapp, and Rev. Jimmy Masters. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Clayton was born on June 7, 1932 in Pleasant Valley, LA, and passed away on July 5, 2007 in Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents: Rosa and Marvin Tedeton; grandson, Easy "Tee" Tedeton; and, three brothers: Marvin Tedeton, Jr., Holly Hayes Tedeton, and Gary Tedeton. Survivors include his beloved wife of fifty-three years, Patsy Jean Calhoun Tedeton, of West Monroe; daughters: Deborah T. Davis and husband, Donald, of Pleasant Valley, Pamela T. Savage of Calhoun; son: Byron "Kirk" Tedeton, Sr. and wife, Pamela "Sue", of Pleasant Valley; granddaughter: Brandy Lynn Davis; and, grandsons: Byron "Kirk" Tedeton, Jr., Patrick Michael Savage, and Brian Francis Savage. Clayton was called home to be with the Lord shortly after midnight on July 5, 2007, after suffering a stroke on July 1, 2007 while working in his flowers at his home in West Monroe. As was his nature, Clayton fought strongly, with his loved ones by his side, right until the Lord called him home to receive his reward and to be with those loved ones who had gone before him. Clayton was a graduate of Calhoun High School, and was recently voted at this class reunion to be that school's "Best Basketball and Volleyball Player". He served with the Marine Corps in Korea during the Korean Conflict. Clayton was the founder of the "Miracle II" Products. After many years in business as a rental property owner and brick distributor, Clayton was called of God to surrender his life to God's work. In July, 1981, God revealed to Clayton the formulation for the "Miracle II" Products. From the day he gave his life to the Lord and to His work until the day he died, Clayton walked closely with the Lord and served Him as a strong,vocal, uncompromising messenger of the Power of God to save, change, and heal people throughout the world. Clayton touched the lives of countless people worldwide through his ministry, testimony, and steadfast service to God. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. The family extends a very sincere and heartfelt "thank you" to the staff of the SICU at St. Francis Downtown Hospital for their compassionate care of their father during this very difficult time. Pallbearers will be his grandsons Kirk Tedeton, Jr., Patrick Savage and Brian Savage, his son-in-law, Donald Davis, his brother-in-law, Robert Calhoun, and his nephew, Jay Calhoun. Honorary pallbearers will be the extended family of "Miracle II" Products. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Sunday, July 8, 2007, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Family and friends are invited to a reception celebrating the life of Clayton Lavouse Tedeton immediately following graveside services on Monday, at The Miracle II Plant, 738 Well Road, West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

MIKE STOWE Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA Funeral services for Mike Stowe, 46, of Rayville, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 7, 2007, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville, LA, with Rev. Harold Spillers and Rev. Carlton White officiating. Interment will follow in Greer Cemetery, Rayville, LA, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Mike Stowe was born on March 15, 1961 in Delhi, LA and passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2007. Mike enjoyed the outdoors; and, he was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville, LA. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Stowe. Survivors include his wife: Kay Stowe, of Rayville, LA; mother: Annie Mae Stowe, of Rayville, LA; children: Meaghan Stowe, Cody Stowe, Nikki Stowe, and Jacob Wright, all of Rayville, LA; brother: David Stowe of Mangham, LA; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Pallbearers will be Allan Stowe, Stevie Stowe, L.J. Stowe, Joey Lively, Luke Stowe, James Kinney, and Timmy Parker. Honorary pallbearers will be Pat Goddard, Carlos Mann, and Charlie Canterberry. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneral homes.com.

SHERMAN JAMES HUNTER, JR THANK YOU The family of Sherman James Hunter, Jr. wishes to acknowledge with great appreciation the many prayers, words of comfort, cards, flowers and other kind expressions of love and concern that came from far and near. Thanks so much, may God continue " to Bless each of you". Sherman Sr, Frances, Deirdra, Sh'Meca, Jasmyn, Kelsie, Carlecia, Sherman III, and Frankford.

W.C. "DUB" PENNINGTON W.C. "DUB" PENNINGTON Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Funeral services for Mr. W.C. "Dub" Pennington, age 81, of Monroe, LA, will be held 2:00 P.M. Sunday, July 8, 2007, at the chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi, with Bro. Delton Jordan and Bro. Stewart Bedillion officiating. Interment will follow at Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Sunday, preceding the services, from 12:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. at Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Mr. Pennington was born on January 19, 1926, in McComb, MS, and he passed away on Friday, July 6, 2007, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Wesley and Sebbie Elizabeth Martin Pennington, a grandson, Tommy Glenn Pennington, Jr., two brothers, and two sisters. Mr. Pennington was a retired cable plow operator for Ellington Construction Company. He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Ever Lou Pennington; son Tommy Glenn Pennington and wife, Regina, of Haile, LA; three daughters, Sheila Darlene Coleman and husband, Ronnie, Teresa Denise Germany and husband, David, Shirley Elizabeth Pennington and partner, Lonnie Lightsey, all of Monroe; grandsons Brian Jones, Brandon Jones, Dusty West, Scotty West, and Bradley Masterson; granddaughter, Keisha Masterson, great-grandchildren Ashley Jones and Alli Jones; also several step-grandchildren; and, sisters, Louise Green and Kathleen Collier, both of Epps, LA. Serving as pallbearers are Brian Jones, Brandon Jones, Dusty West, Scotty West, Bradley Masterson, and Dennis Mitchell. Honorary pallbearers are Michael Mitchell and Michael Daly.

Dianne Jackson, 44
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Dianne Jackson, a homemaker, died June 29. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery.

Nicklous Robert Kirby, 19
FERRIDAY — Nicklous Robert Kirby died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest.

Winnie Mae Lindsay, 87
Winnie Mae Lindsay of West Monroe, a retired schoolteacher, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

Patrick McCoy, 80
GRAYSON — Patrick McCoy, a retired union carpenter, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Terry 'Butch' Stephens, 48
BASTROP — Terry G. "Butch" Stephens, a truck driver, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Wilmot Cemetery, Wilmot, Ark.

Katie Tarver, 73
FERRIDAY — Katie Tarver, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Jurd 'Foots' Thomas, 78
HUTTIG, Ark. — Jurd Lee "Foots" Thomas died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Second Avenue Missionary Baptist Church, Strong, Ark. Burial will be in Harper Springs Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home, El Dorado.

Mary C. Todd, 72
Mary C. Todd of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Vernon Trichell, 74
Vernon Trichell of Monroe, a retired state Department of Transportation and Development supervisor, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Mable Washington, 102
Mable Washington of Monroe, a minister's wife, died Wednesday. Arraignments are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Justin Wiley, 21
NATCHEZ, Miss. — Justin Wiley died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bass, Venda: 2 p.m. today, Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe.
Blankenship, Houston: noon today, King Oaks Church of Christ, Monroe.
Brooks, David C.: 1 p.m. today, St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, Newellton.
Butcher, Dorothy: noon today, New Bethany Baptist Church, Oak Ridge.
Doke, Darrel R.: 2 p.m. today, Horseshoe Baptist Church, Mer Rouge.
Drummer, Lillian: 11 a.m. today, Friendship Baptist Church, Monroe.
Gilbert, Belinda Faye: 11 a.m. today, Liberty Christian Baptist Church, Monroe.
James, Susie: 11 a.m. today, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jones, Lillie: 11 a.m. today, Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Johnson, Helen Adams: 2 p.m. today, Memory Chapel, Laurel, Miss.
Lee, Hazel W.: 1 p.m. today, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe.
Liles, Carra Mae: 10 a.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Null, Lola J.: 10 a.m. today, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ruston.
Payne, Lula Mae Woods: 11 a.m. today, Lightwood Baptist Church, Lightwood.
Stowe, Mike: 2 p.m. today, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville.
Tedeton, Clayton Louis: 10:30 a.m. Monday, The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities.
Turner, Rosie Lee: 11 a.m. today, St. James Baptist Church, Sterlington.
Wade, Alex M.: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe

July 8, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ANTHONY "TONY" CHARLES INZINA Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Anthony "Tony" Charles Inzina, 91, of Monroe, will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, July 9, 2007, in chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Inzina passed away Saturday, July 7, 2007, at Landmark Nursing Home in West Monroe. He was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church, and the U. S. Army serving in the 782nd Tank Battalion during WWII. He worked for Howard Griffin for 50 years retiring in 1980. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, but his favorite hobby was working on outboard motors at his home. Everyone who knew him loved him and he will be dearly missed. Mr. Inzina was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Roberts Inzina; son, Anthony "Smokey" Inzina, Jr.; and numerous brothers and sisters. Survivors include his son, John Phillip Inzina; two brothers, John Inzina and Mike Inzina; two sisters, Madeline Inzina and Loretta "Sis" Inzina, all of Monroe; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and a Vigil Wake Service at 6:30 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home. The family wishes to extend a Special Thanks to the staff of Landmark Nursing Home and Hospice Care of Northeast Louisiana. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

DORETHEA J. TURNER Concordia Funeral Home, Inc. Ferriday, LA Services for Mrs. Dorethea J. Turner, age 94, of Newelleton, LA, formerly of New Orleans, LA, will be held at 9:30A.M. on Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church of New Orleans, LA, with Father John Cisewski officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in New Orleans, LA. Visitation will be held on Tuesday morning from 8:30 AM to service time at the church. Mrs. Turner was born on June 18, 1913 in New Orleans, LA to Edward and Estelle Sullivan Jackson. She was employed by the Orleans Parish School System for over forty years. Mrs. Turner was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was also a member of the T&T Bridge Club of New Orleans. Mrs. Turner passed away on July 3, 2007 at the Tensas Nursing Home in Newellton, LA. Survivors include children she reared as her own: Joy Washington and her husband, Clarence, of New York, Beryl Wingate, of Minneapolis, MN, Patricia Kelly and husband, James, of Newellton, LA, Edmona Gilliano of Chicago, IL; and, two sisters: Ethel Mae Bridges of Hiram, GA and Naomi Walker of Birmingham, AL; and, a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by a child she reared as her own: Lawrence E. Johnson.

E.L. "EVERT" SAMS Hill Crest Funeral Home Haughton, LA Funeral services for E.L. "Evert" Sams, 72, will be conducted at 10:00 AM Monday, July 9, 2007 at the Hill Crest Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Leonard Garlington officiating. Interment will follow in Hill Crest Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, July 8,2007 at the Hill Crest Funeral Home. Mr. Sams entered into rest July 5, 2007 in Shreveport. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army; a resident of Benton, LA; and a former resident of West Monroe, LA. Mr. Sams loved his family, friends, and grandchildren, and he was an avid hunter and fisherman He was preceded in death by his grandson, Cpl. Chad Wayne Powell. Survivors include his wife of fifty-three years, Jean Sams; son, DeWayne Sams of Benton, LA; daughters, Brenda Powell and husband Jerry of Eros,LA; Sharon Bilbrey of Haughton, LA; sister, Zena Bell Pepper of West Monroe, LA; four grandchildren, Christopher and Jesse Powell; Alisha and Joseph Bilbrey; and one great-grandson Elijah Powell.

ERNA MANELL NIELD Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Erna Manell Nield, 91, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, July 9, 2007, at First Christian Church with Rev. Randy Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Nield passed away Friday, July 6, 2007, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. She was a member of First Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, D. S. and Erna Kennedy Manar; infant brother, Mabry Wilkinson Manar; brother, Alton K. Manar; sister, Tommie Elizabeth Hankins; brother-in-law, George L. Nield; and, sister-in-law, Ruth Nield. Survivors include her husband, William S. Nield, of Monroe; brother-in-law, Charlie F. Hankins, Sr., of Oak Grove, LA; sister-in-law, Mayrene Page of Lake City, SC; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Rex Mann, John Foster, Lloyd Glawe, Sidney Hart, Don Noblet, and Billy Flemming. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com.

HOWARD LEE CHUMLEY Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe,LA Mr. Howard Lee Chumley, 44, of Downsville, passed away on July 6, 2007. A Memorial service will be held at a later date. Howard was a retired truck driver. He had numerous friends who loved him like a brother. Howard was preceded in death by his father, Elmer L. Chumley. Survivors include his beloved wife, Tracie Elizabeth Chumley of Downsville, LA; mother, Betty Ruth Duchesne Chumley, of Pemberton British Columbia, Canada; brother, Dale Chumley, and wife, Judi, and their children, Clayton and Alexandra, all of Victoria Island British Columbia Canada; two sisters, Shirley Brotherston and husband Bill, and their children, Tanya Tomson and husband, David, and Michael Brotherston, of Pemberton British Columbia, Canada, and Martha Chumley Taillefer and David Paterson Vancover British Columbia, Canada; mother-in-law and father-in-law, who thought of him as a son, Gina and Tom Jacobs; niece, Britney Adele Latino, all of Monroe, LA; adopted sister, Tami Madison of Bastrop, LA; and several uncles, aunts, and cousins. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

JAMES (JIM) EDWARD MORGAN SR. JULY 8, 1932- JUNE 21, 2007 James (Jim) Edward Morgan, Sr. , entered eternal life onJune 21, 2007, in Sun City, CA. Jim was born July 8, 1932 in New Orleans, LA to Williams Henry Morgan and Mary Elizabeth Hall, whose early deaths (1940 and 1946) caused him to live with relatives in Texas and Monroe, LA. He was pre-deceased in 1990 by his brother, Charles G. (Chuck) Morgan, Sr., of Monroe, LA. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Sharon, and his children: sons James, Jr. of Oakhurst, CA; Greg Biggs of Alaska of Corona, CA; daughters Wendy Ballew of Three Rivers, CA; Monique Hudson of Riverside, CA; Mindy Kelly of Redondo Beach, CA; and Yvette Bennion of Lake Elsinore, CA; and Delores (Dee) Taylor Morgan of Claremont, CA ( mother of Jim, Jr. and Wendy); brother Bill Morgan (wife Beth) of Jay, FL; sister-in-law Kay E. Morgan of Monroe, LA; nephews Dr. Charles G. Morgan of Monroe, LA; Doug Morgan of Clearwater, FL; Steve Morgan of Houston, TX; Jamie Morgan of Mobile, AL; and Mike Phelps of Jay, FL; niece Carolynn M. Collier of Monroe, LA; 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; and his beloved aunt, Gladys Hall Salley to whom for many years he sent a hug every morning; and many cousins. After graduating from Ouachita Parish High School in 1951, Jim joined the U.S. Naval Air Force. He received with honors his BS in Electrical Engineering from Virigina Tech in 1961 and his MS in Electrical Engineering and Marketing from the University of New Mexico in 1962. He was employed by Sandia Corp., White Sands, NM 1961-62, then by General Dynamics 1962-1992. His amazing smile and constant grace will always be remembered. We are all so blessed to have had his love. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Childrens Home, P.O. Box 4106, Monroe, LA 71203, or to the charity of your choice.

MR. GLENN THOMAS DOYLE Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Glenn Thomas Doyle, 80, of Choudrant, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday July 8, 2007 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Stanton Groan and Rev. Charles Henderson officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Mr. Doyle was born on February 15, 1927 and died at the West Monroe Guest House on July 6, 2007. He was retired from Ouachita Fertilizer as a Service Manager. Mr. Doyle is preceded in death by his parents; six sisters; two brothers and a grandson, Christon DeLacerda. Survivors include his wife Wilda Walker Doyle; four daughters, Particia Bennett, Glenna Tomlinson both of Florence, SC, Jeanette Bearden of Downsville, LA and Cathy DeLacerda of Winnsboro, LA; son, Mark Doyle of Choudrant, LA; five step-sons, Gary, Billy, David, Anthony, and Christopher Lewis all of Choudrant, LA; twenty-five grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren and three sisters, Shirley Sims of Calhoun, LA, Olga Hall and Billie Hall both of Vernon, TX. Mr. Doyle's son and step-sons will serve as Pallbearers. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until Service Time at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sunday. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of Ouachita Dialysis, to Dr.'s Herschel Harter, Richard O'Donovan, Michael Archie, Michael Hand and Don Hammett and to the staffs of Cornerstone Hospital and West Monroe Guest House for their special Care of Mr. Doyle. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

PATRICK "BUCK" MCCOY Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Patrick "Buck" McCoy, age 80, will be held at 2 PM, July 9, 2007 at the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Jimmy Goodman officiating. Interment will follow in the Little Star Cemetery in Holum. Mr. McCoy was born in Dubach, LA on February 7, 1927, to the union of Oscar and Joanne Mason McCoy and died Friday, July 6, 2007 at his residence. He was a retired union carpenter with Local # 46 in Sacramento, CA, and a veteran of World War II having served in the Air Force. Survivors include his wife: June Johnson McCoy of Grayson, his son: Micheal McCoy of Watertown, SD, his daughters: Patricia Hartkopf of Grayson, LA, Johnnie Jennings of Fresno, CA, and Kelly Whitman of Placerville, CA, his grandchildren: Micheal McCoy, Jr., Steven Hartley, Brandon Whitman, Sarah Whitman, Emily Whitman, Brian Jennings and Jamie Jennings, his sisters: Virginia Banks of Gridley, CA, Mildred Ryals of Wisner, LA, and Ruth Finsterbusch of Crowley, TX and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Dewayne Sikes, Maynard Barnhill, Glen Barnhill, Pee Wee Campbell, Ricky Campbell and Ralph Campbell. Visitation will be Sunday from 6PM until 8PM and Monday from 9AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia.

SAN JUAN TARVER Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for San Juan Tarver, age 78, of Columbia, LA, will be held at 11 AM, Monday, July 9, 2007, at the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, with Rev. Richard Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, east of Columbia. Mr. Tarver was born on January 18, 1929, to the union of Charlie and Eunice Pippins Tarver, and died Saturday, July 7, 2007, at the Franklin Parish Medical Center in Winnsboro. He was a retired cattleman and a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother: Adolph Tarver. Survivors include his wife: Argentina Alaniz Tarver, his son: Kenneth Tarver, his daughter: Linda Tarver, his grandchildren: Jonathan Beckley and Catina Beckley, and his great-grandchildren: Hannah Beckley and Abigail Beckley, all of Columbia. Pallbearers will be Billy Bennett, Clay Bennett, Junior Oliveaux, Billy Wayne Moseley, Kenneth Tarver and Bradley Breland. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM and Monday from 8:00 AM until time of services, at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia.

Patricia 'Jan' Caraway, 49
BASTROP — Patricia Jenelle "Jan" Caraway died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Herbert C. Clark, 78
Herbert C. Clark of West Monroe, a retired oilfield mechanic, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens, West Monroe.

Glen Thomas Doyle, 80
CHOUDRANT — Glen Thomas Doyle, retired service manager with Ouachita Fertilizer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Robert Lee Jordan, 58
FORT SMITH, Ark. — Robert Lee Jordan, a pipeline construction welder, died Wednesday. A memorial service is 2 p.m. today at Kilbourne Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Louie M. McIntosh, 66
HOMER — Louie M. McIntosh, retired owner/operator of McIntosh Enterprises, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

W.C. 'Dub' Pennington, 81
W.C. "Dub" Pennington of Monroe, a retired heavy equipment operator for Ellington Construction, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is noon until service time. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery.

Katie Lee Tarver, 73
DUNBARTON — Katie Lee Mullins Tarver, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Clayton Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Cypress Grove Cemetery, Dunbarton.

Mary C. Todd, 72
Mary C. Todd of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday in Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Tuesday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Mable Washington, 102
Mable Washington of Monroe, a minister's wife, died Wednesday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Tuesday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Steven W. Wilson Sr., 47
Steven Wayne Wilson Sr. of Monroe, an automotive mechanic formerly of Wisner, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at New Macedonia Baptist Church, Gilbert. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery, Wisner.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Jackson, Dianne: 1 p.m. Monday, Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Kirby, Nicklous Robert: 10 a.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Stephens, Terry 'Butch': 10 a.m. Monday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Tedeton, Clayton Louis: 10:30 a.m. Monday, The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities.
Thomas, Jurd 'Foots': 2 p.m. today, Second Avenue Missionary Baptist Church, Strong, Ark.
Wade, Alex M.: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe.
Wiley, Justin: 2 p.m. today, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday

July 9, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ALEX M. WADE Miller Funeral Home Monroe, LA Brother Alex Melvin "A.M." Wade, Sr. was born on April 8, 1927 to the union of the late Lemle Wade, Sr. and Alice Mae Moy Wade in Walls Lake, LA. At an early age, he became a member of the Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church and confessed Christ as his Personal Savior. He later united with Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, where he was an active member of the Usher Ministry until his health declined. For forty-five and a half years, he worked for International Mineral Chemical (IMC), where he made history by becoming the first black supervisor. He later retired in l989. He loved his job and often spoke of the length of his employment. He would often say, "I worked forty-five and one-half years". He was an avid gardener, who loved working in his yard and doing handy work for others. He married Lorine Davenport. To this union, nine children were born. He later married Cornelia Jiles. To this union, five children were born. Mr. Wade was preceded in death by his parents, Lemle Wade, Sr. and Alice Moy Wade; one wife, Lorine Davenport; one son, Danny Wade; five brothers, Julius Wade, Amburson Wade, Elbert Wade, Walter V. Wade, and Odell Wade; one sister, Jessie Wade Hamlin; and, one daughter-in-law, Patricia Wade. He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Cornelia Wade; seven sons, Shelly Wade, Alex Wade, Jr., Charles Wade and Gary Wade, all of Houston, TX, Liberace Wade (Renae) of Baton Rouge, LA, Roderick Smith (Meiko), and Alex D. Wade, of Monroe, LA; six daughters, Dianne Taylor and Janice Coleman (Frank), both of Houston, TX, Patsy Anne Ray (Richard) of Dallas, TX, Valisia Tisdale and Nina Johnson (Robert) of Monroe, LA, and Cutina Fisher (Howard) of Garland, TX; three brothers, Lemle Wade, Jr. (Trudy) of Farmerville, LA, Breard Wade "BoPete" (Hazel) of West Monroe, LA, Ellis Wade (Vickie) of Shreveport, LA; two sisters, Pearlene "Doll" Jacobs of Monroe, LA and Bernice Littleberry of West Monroe, LA; one godson, John Miller (Andrea); and, a host of grandchildren, uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews.

HERBERT C. CLARK Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Herbert C. Clark, 78, of West Monroe will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 10, 2007, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Interment will follow in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe. Mr. Clark was born on April 28, 1929, in Ellisville, MS, and passed away on July 6, 2007, in West Monroe, LA. A retired oilfield mechanic for Sunoco Oil Company, Mr. Clark was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joyce Crawford Clark; his parents, Andrew and Ida Leggett Clark; four brothers; and, a sister. He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn Clark Webster; two sons, Herbert J. Clark and Michael S. Clark; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a sister, Ila Greer. Pallbearers include Alan Sanchez, Cole and Lance Clark, Matt Holman, John Godwin, and Joseph Edwards. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday, July 9, 2007, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

HOWARD LEE CHUMLEY Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe,LA Mr. Howard Lee Chumley, 44, of Downsville passed away on July 6, 2007. A Memorial service will be held at a later date. Howard was a retired truck driver. He had numerous friends who loved him like a brother. Howard was preceded in death by his father, Elmer L. Chumley. Survivors include his beloved wife, Tracie Elizabeth Chumley of Downsville, LA; mother, Betty Ruth Duchesne Chumley of Pemberton British Columbia, Canada; brother, Dale Chumley and wife Judi and their children, Clayton and Alexandra all of Vancover Island British Columbia Canada; two sisters, Shirley Brotherston and husband Bill and their children, Tanya Tomson and husband David and Michael Brotherston of Pemberton British Columbia, Canada, and Martha Chumley Taillefer and David Paterson Vancover British Columbia, Canada; mother-in-law and father-in-law, who thought of him as a son, Gina and Tom Jacobs; niece, Britney Adele Latino all of Monroe, LA; adopted sister, Tami Madison of Bastrop, LA; and several uncles, aunts, and cousins. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

JAMES (JIM) EDWARD MORGAN SR . JULY 8, 1932- JUNE 21, 2007 James (Jim) Edward Morgan, Sr. , entered eternal life onJune 21, 2007, in Sun City, CA. Jim was born July 8, 1932 in New Orleans, LA to Williams Henry Morgan and Mary Elizabeth Hall, whose early deaths (1940 and 1946) caused him to live with relatives in Texas and Monroe, LA. He was pre-deceased in 1990 by his brother, Charles G. (Chuck) Morgan, Sr., of Monroe, LA. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Sharon, and his children: sons James, Jr. of Oakhurst, CA; Greg Biggs of Alaska of Corona, CA; daughters Wendy Ballew of Three Rivers, CA; Monique Hudson of Riverside, CA; Mindy Kelly of Redondo Beach, CA; and Yvette Bennion of Lake Elsinore, CA; and Delores (Dee) Taylor Morgan of Claremont, CA ( mother of Jim, Jr. and Wendy); brother Bill Morgan (wife Beth) of Jay, FL; sister-in-law Kay E. Morgan of Monroe, LA; nephews Dr. Charles G. Morgan of Monroe, LA; Doug Morgan of Clearwater, FL; Steve Morgan of Houston, TX; Jamie Morgan of Mobile, AL; and Mike Phelps of Jay, FL; niece Carolynn M. Collier of Monroe, LA; 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; and his beloved aunt, Gladys Hall Salley to whom for many years he sent a hug every morning; and many cousins. After graduating from Ouachita Parish High School in 1951, Jim joined the U.S. Naval Air Force. He received with honors his BS in Electrical Engineering from Virigina Tech in 1961 and his MS in Electrical Engineering and Marketing from the University of New Mexico in 1962. He was employed by Sandia Corp., White Sands, NM 1961-62, then by General Dynamics 1962-1992. His amazing smile and constant grace will always be remembered. We are all so blessed to have had his love. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Childrens Home, P.O. Box 4106, Monroe, LA 71203, or to the charity of your choice

JIM GEORGE WATERS Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Funeral services for Jim George "J.G." Waters, age 81, of Oak Grove, LA will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, July 9, 2007, at Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Oak Grove. Reverends Zale Lewis and Carl Gulde will officiate. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove. Mr. Waters was born in Forest, LA on July 1, 1926, and died Sunday, July 8, 2007, at the West Carroll Care Center in Oak Grove. Mr. Waters was a veteran of WWII, having served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific. He served as Seaman 1st Class aboard U.S.S. Shangrila (CV38). He was present and took pictures of the atomic bomb test in the Marshall and Gilbert Islands. Mr. Waters was called back into service during the Korean War serving as a Staff Sergeant with the 31st Airforce Wing with duty in England, Norway, Korea and Japan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Waters; an infant son; his parents, Thomas David Waters, Sr. and Myrtle Ester Barnes Waters; brother, T. D. Waters, Jr.; sister, Edna Salemi; and, sister, Helen Shivers. He is survived by three neices and four nephews. Pallbearers are: James "Jess" Shivers, IV, Shannon Shivers, Toby Waters, Tom David Waters, Kelly Salemi, Jr., and James Earl Shivers, Jr. Family will receive friends on Sunday, July 8, 2007, between the hours of 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM at Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove.

MR. GLENN THOMAS DOYLE Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Glenn Thomas Doyle, 80, of Choudrant, LA were held at 2:00 PM Sunday July 8, 2007 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Stanton Groan and Rev. Charles Henderson officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Mr. Doyle was born on February 15, 1927 and died at the West Monroe Guest House on July 6, 2007. He was retired from Ouachita Fertilizer as a Service Manager. Mr. Doyle is preceded in death by his parents; six sisters; two brothers and a grandson, Christon DeLacerda. Survivors include his wife Wilda Walker Doyle; four daughters, Particia Bennett, Glenna Tomlinson both of Florence, SC, Janet Bearden of Downsville, LA and Cathy DeLacerda of Winnsboro, LA; son, Mark Doyle of Choudrant, LA; five step-sons, Gary, Billy, David, Anthony, and Christopher Lewis all of Choudrant, LA; twenty-five grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren and three sisters, Shirley Sims of Calhoun, LA, Olga Hall and Billie Hall both of Vernon, TX. Mr. Doyle's son and step-sons will serve as Pallbearers. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of Ouachita Dialysis, to Dr.'s Herschel Harter, Richard O'Donovan, Michael Archie, Michael Hand and Don Hammett and to the staffs of Cornerstone Hospital and West Monroe Guest House for their special Care of Mr. Doyle. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

PATRICK "BUCK" MCCOY Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Patrick "Buck" McCoy, age 80, will be held at 2:00 PM, July 9, 2007 at the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Jimmy Goodman officiating. Interment will follow in the Little Star Cemetery in Holum. Mr. McCoy was born in Dubach, LA on February 7, 1927, to the union of Oscar and Joanne Mason McCoy and died Friday, July 6, 2007 at his residence. He was a retired union carpenter with Local # 46 in Sacramento, CA, and a veteran of World War II having served in the Air Force. Survivors include his wife: June Johnson McCoy of Grayson, his son: Micheal McCoy of Watertown, SD, his daughters: Patricia Hartkopf of Grayson, LA, Johnnie Jennings of Fresno, CA, and Kelly Whitman of Placerville, CA, his grandchildren: Micheal McCoy, Jr., Steven Hartley, Brandon Whitman, Sarah Whitman, Emily Whitman, Brian Jennings and Jamie Jennings, his sisters: Virginia Banks of Gridley, CA, Mildred Ryals of Wisner, LA, and Ruth Finsterbusch of Crowley, TX and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Dewayne Sikes, Maynard Barnhill, Glen Barnhill, Pee Wee Campbell, Ricky Campbell and Ralph Campbell.

SAN JUAN TARVER Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for San Juan Tarver, age 78, of Columbia, LA, will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, July 9, 2007, at the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, with Rev. Richard Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, east of Columbia. Mr. Tarver was born on January 18, 1929, to the union of Charlie and Eunice Pippins Tarver, and died Saturday, July 7, 2007, at the Franklin Parish Medical Center in Winnsboro. He was a retired cattleman and a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother: Adolph Tarver. Survivors include his wife: Argentina Alaniz Tarver, his son: Kenneth Tarver, his daughter: Linda Tarver, his grandchildren: Jonathan Beckley and Catina Beckley, and his great-grandchildren: Hannah Beckley and Abigail Beckley, all of Columbia. Pallbearers will be Billy Bennett, Clay Bennett, Junior Oliveaux, Billy Wayne Moseley, Kenneth Tarver and Bradley Breland.

Lois L. Andrews, 85
Lois L. Andrews of West Monroe, a retired operator, died Monday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Pensacola, Fla.

George Bailey Sr., 51
BASTROP — George Bailey Sr., a Georgia Pacific employee, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Lola Banks, 64
DALLAS, Texas — Lola Banks, formerly of Bastrop, a caretaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop, and Evergreen Funeral Home, Dallas.

Albert Bowman, 60
Albert Bowman of West Monroe, a handyman, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Stephanie Brooks, 40
BASTROP — Stephanie Brooks died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

James R. Calk, 77
FORT NECESSITY — James R. Calk, a retired teacher and coach, 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 Turner Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Herbert C. Clark, 78
Herbert C. Clark of West Monroe, an oilfield mechanic, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens Cemetery, West Monroe.

Robbie Everett Conn, 77
RUSTON — Robbie Everett Conn, a Louisiana Tech University data entry employee, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Camp Creek Cemetery, Spearsville.

Caleb Doyle, 62
WINNSBORO — Caleb Doyle, a retired truck driver, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Velma Lee Garrison, 84
BASTROP — Velma Lee Garrison, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

John Lacy Goodwin, 21
SIMSBORO — John Lacy Goodwin, a maintenance worker at Louisiana Tech, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at The Church of Nazarene, Ruston. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Simsboro Cemetery, Simsboro.

Kevin Harrington, 11
DELHI — Kevin Harrington, a student, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ernelle Malone Holley, 87
Ernelle Malone Holley of Monroe, formerly of Farmerville, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Wards Chapel Church of Christ Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Farmerville.

Larvon Cameron Jones, 40
BATON ROUGE — Larvon Cameron Jones, formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

Annie Neal Kemp, 47
Annie "Hopper" Neal Kemp of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary Jane Lollie, 81
BASTROP — Mary Jane Lollie, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Harvey T. Manion, 70
JONESVILLE — Harvey T. Manion, a self-employed logger and mechanic, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at St. Gerard Catholic Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Louie M. McIntosh, 66
HOMER — Louie M. McIntosh, retired owner and operator of McIntosh Enterprises, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 10 a.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home.

Johnnie Taylor, 81
BASTROP — Johnnie Taylor, a laborer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Billy L. Thornhill, 72
OAK GROVE — Billy L. Thornhill, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Adams, Rowena Holmes: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Caraway, Patricia Janelle "Jan": 2 p.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Terral, Terry Lynn: 11 a.m. today, Beulah Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Todd, Mary C.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe.
Washington, Mable: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe

July 10, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ALBERT S. BOWMAN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Albert S. Bowman, 60, of West Monroe, LA, will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at Emmanuel Baptist Church West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Danny Hawthorne officiating. Interment to follow at Hasley Cemetery West Monroe, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mr. Bowman was born September 6, 1946 in Haynesville, LA, and passed away July 8, 2007 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Bowman was a member of Brownville Baptist Church. Mr. Bowman is survived by sisters, Martelle Mitcham, Grace Medaries and Joyce Stephens; a brother, James David Bowman, Jr.; and, numerous nieces and nephews. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be Tuesday July 10, 2007, from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

C. D. WYNN WEST MONROE, LA. Mr. C. D. Wynn, age 87, of West Monroe, LA. passed away on July 8, 2007 at home. A memorial service will be held at a later date. C. D. was a retired salesman for Skelly Oil Co. and an avid golfer. He was Veteran (Sgt.) of U. S. Army Air Force in World War II in Europe. He was a fun loving person. C. D. was preceded in death by by his mother, Gird Wynn, Sister, Estelle Wynn, Brothers Nugent and Marlin Wynn. Survivors include his beloved wife, Lois Rogers Wynn of West Monroe, LA., Daughter, Jan Wynn Lindberg, and husband Dick Lindberg, Grandson, Matt Cole all of Dallas, TX., several nieces and nephews in the Dallas, TX area, and a special friend, Mary Bates, of West Monroe, LA. We would like to thank Mrs. Mary Wiggins and staff at Patient's Choice Hospice, special sitters Teresa Hendrick and Frankie Nimmer of Angel Care, Inc. for their loving care of our beloved husband and father. Any donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, West Monroe, LA. or a charity of your choice.

EDWARD T. PHILLIPS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA On Sunday,July 8, 2007, Edward T. Phillips answered his Savior's request to join Him in His Everlasting Kingdom. Ed was a man that called everyone he met a friend, and is best known for his kind words and gracious remarks. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him and especially those who loved him. Ed was born June 23, 1919 to Henry Lee and Elvie E. Phillips in Farmerville, LA. He passed away Sunday afternoon July 8, 2007, at Live Oak Retirement Center in Shreveport, LA. During his 88 years on this earth, Ed had a variety of vocations that kept him active and involved in society. Starting out as a young man, Ed volunteered for the Army and served honorably in both WWII and the Korean War. Shortly after discharge, he joined the United States Postal Service and dutifully fulfilled his postal rounds. The call of entrepreneurship beckoned Ed to his next calling when he became owner/ proprietor of a busy Gulf Oil station in Farmerville. In addition to the above, Ed was elected as a Union Parish Police Juror for numerous terms. While not widely known as a farmer or a gardener, he was very adept at both and won many awards for his produce and flower gardens. One award that Ed cherished beyond all others was his award for the Oldest Working Employee in Union Parish. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Lee and Elvie Phillips; his brothers, Henry, Roy, Fred, and R.J.; and, his sister, Maxine. Ed is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Aline Albritton Phillips, and their daughter, Peggy Gavin and her husband, Greg; grandson, Chuck Mullins and his wife, Kim; their children, Rory and Jaden Mullins. He is also survived by his brother, Bill Phillips. Pallbearers will be: Chuck Mullins, Greg Gavin, Jerry Downing, Johnny Bridges, Trey Roberson, and Greg Phillips. Honorary pallbearers are Jackie Donald Neal and Doug Phillips. Memorial Services will be held in Shreveport at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, in the chapel at the Live Oak Retirement Center, 600 E. Flournoy Lucas Rd. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2007, between the hours of 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 202 North Washington St. Farmerville, LA. Graveside will be held at 3:00 PM at the Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery. A special thanks to the dedicated staff at Live Oak Retirement Center for their love and care of Ed for the past twelve years, and the continued care of Aline. Our family would like to express our deepest appreciation for the special attention and wonderful medical care provided over the years by the highly skilled and caring medical staff at Willis-Knighton/ Pierremont.

EVELYN BRADY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Brady, 89, of Bossier City, LA will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment to follow at Monroe Memorial Park Monroe, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Brady was born July 12, 1917, in Natchez, MS, and passed away July 8, 2007 in Bossier City, LA. Mrs. Brady was preceded in death by her husband, John S. Brady; parents, William Butler and Elsie Lee McLemore Ellerbe; brothers, Willie Lee Ellerbe and Truman Audley Ellerbe and a grandson, Nicholas Daniel Brady. She was a former member of First Baptist Church and Calvary Baptist Church in Monroe. Mrs. Brady was a retired nurse. Mrs. Brady is survived by a daughter, Wanda B. Allen and husband, R.H.; son, Dr. John Melvin Brady and wife, Denise; sister, Dorothy Ellerbe Wade; grandchildren, Randal Hue Allen, Aronda A. Thetford, Kristen Brady Williams, Ehren Shane Brady; great-grandchildren, Daniel Hue Allen, Eric Hue Allen, Alaina Christine Thetford, John Leslie Thetford II, Arika Lilley, Taylor Nicholas Williams; step-grandchildren, David Boykin and Christopher Boykin; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers Rodney Wade, Bob Robinson, Don Ellerbe, Shane Brady, Eric Allen, and Randy Allen. Visitation will be Tuesday July 10, 2007, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Special thanks to Dr. Charles Powers and Willis-Knighten Bossier Internal Medicine Group, Dr. Paul Cole, Dr. Paul Jordan, Willis-Knighton Health Center Bossier Nursing Staff and the Emergency Room and the Staff at The Terrace & Pilgrim Manor North. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

OPAL BABER Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Opal Baber, 75, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ, with Bro. David Johnson and Bro. David Tapp officiating. Interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Baber was born February 21, 1932 in Elk City, OK, and passed away July 8, 2007 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Baber was an active member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Glenn N. Baber; sons, Dr. Stephen A. Baber and wife, Kaye, Ronald L. Newman, and Roy M. Baber and wife, Sherri; daughters, Karen A. Johnson and husband David,Elizabeth R. Weatherford and husband Mike; brother, Ernie Woods and wife, Aileen; and twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Dr. Reagan Baber, Randall Baber, Grant Weatherford, Joshua Johnson, Glenn Baber, and Benjamin Johnson. Visitation will be Tuesday July 10, 2007, from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christian Education. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

July 11 , 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

BILLY L. THORNHILL Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Funeral services for Billy L. Thornhill, age 72, of Oak Grove, Louisiana will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Oak Grove. Reverends Gayle Riles and Roy Pepmiller will officiate. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Grove. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove. Mr. Thornhill died at his residence in Oak Grove on Monday, July 9, 2007 after a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Avery James Thornhill and Vera Mae Scott Thornhill; brother, Jerry Thornhill; brother, Jackie Horace Thornhill; brother-in-law, C. W. Hawkins, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Thornhill of Oak Grove; son and daughter-in-law, Darwin and Susan Thornhill of Bossier City, Louisiana; 2 granddaughters, Shelby and Kelsey Thornhill of Bossier City; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Cheryl Thornhill of Pioneer, Louisiana; sister, Janie Hawkins of Oak Grove; sister-in-law, Linda Thornhill of Forest, Louisiana. Pallbearers are: Leon Loggin, Bobby Wagner, B. J. Woods, Jason Thornhill, Joe Broadway, Richard Millikin, and Shaun Thornhill.

ERNELLE MALONE HOLLEY Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Ernelle Malone Holley, 87, of Monroe (formerly of Farmerville), will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday,July 12, 2007 at Ward Chapel Church of Christ, Farmerville, LA with Minister Harold Robertson and Mrs. Holley's grandson, Rayland Trisler officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery in Farmerville, LA. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville, LA. Mrs. Holley, a homemaker, died July 9, 2007. She was a member of Ward Chapel Church of Christ in Farmerville. In her senior years, she attended Forsythe Ave. Church of Christ in Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her two husbands: Marvin Malone and Victor "Vic" Holley; parents: Reuben Dean and Docia Taylor Dean; three brothers & sisters-in-law: James & Arrie Crow Dean, Kelvin & Earlene Hayes Dean, Gladden Dean and Elva Grey Nolan Dean; one sister & brother-in-law: Mary Lonia Dean Tucker & husband, R. P.; Grandson: Jerel Guy; nephew & niece-in-law: Bobby & Betty Antley Tucker; and, nephew-in-law: Jurd Brantley. She is survived by one son: Ralph Malone & wife, Evelene Arrant Malone, of Atlanta, GA; five daughters & sons-in-law: Barbara Malone Brantley & husband, Gale "Hoss" Brantley of Farmerville, LA, Mary Malone Franklin & husband, Donnie, of Monroe, LA, Barbara Holley Rea & husband, Don of West Monroe, LA., Patsy Holley Guy & husband, Vernon of West Monroe, LA, and Brenda Holley Reed & husband, Bruce, of Collinston, LA; one sister: Reba Hayes of Calhoun, LA, one brother-in-law: Willard Holley of Bastrop, LA; two sisters-in-law: Louise Malone Bucklin of Jackson, MS and Mary Lou Malone Kruger & husband, Bob, of Auburn, GA; special daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Forrest Harvey, Monroe, LA; nine grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren;two great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Pallbearers are her grandsons and nephews: Alan Malone, Harrell Wilson, Brian Chambley, Wayne Maureau, Hunter Sharp, Joey Guy, Ronnie Hayes, Eric Guy, Andy Danna and Gus Schreiber. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Online messages may be made to the family at: www.farrarfh.com.

ESTELL K. LARCHE Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Estell K. Larche, 86, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday July 12, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Bob Holloway officiating. Interment will follow in the Sardis Cemetery on Red Cut Road, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Larche was born on March 9, 1921 and died on July 9, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, James E. Larche; her parents, Isaac and Emma Kelley; three brothers and three sisters. Survivors include her two sons, Roy J. Larche and wife Janet and Jack Larche; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edith Hair and Metalene Garrett; three brothers, Quint, Floyd and Robert Kelley all of West Monroe, LA Pallbearers will be Harold Griggs, Lamar Prisock, L.V. Frith, Jamey Larche, Tyler Larche and Bill Kelley. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dylan Larche, Jack Ray, Justin Robison, Kevin Ray and Royce Calhoun. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to someone in need or to Watson Chapel Church, or the charity of your choice. Online Registry/ Condolences may be made to the family at www.mulhearnfuneral home.com.

JAMES R. CALK Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Mr. James R. Calk, age 77 of Ft. Necessity, LA. will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 11, 2007 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Rev. Bobby Ensminger officiating. Interment will follow in Turner Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Calk was preceded in death by his parents; Newt and Nora Owen Calk. He graduated from high school in Calhoun, LA and received his Bachelors Degree at Louisiana Tech and also his Master's + 30 at Mississippi College. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force in which he was a member of the basketball team.. He was also a retired farmer, teacher, assistant principal and girls basketball coach at Ft. Necessity High School for many years. Survivors include: Mother of his children: Pauline T. Braddock of Columbia, LA; 3 Daughters: Paula Estay and husband Joe of Clinton, LA; Sheryl Smith and husband Danny of Ft. Necessity, LA, Mary Nicklas and husband Mike of West Monroe, LA; 2 Granddaughters: Betsey Smith Holloway and husband Everett and Abby Smith; 1 Brother: Gene Calk and wife Zita of Winnsboro, LA; Several Nieces and Nephews; Friends and Devoted Caregivers: Betty Rolen and Doris Sebold. Pallbearers will be Mike Bryan, Paul Wade Turner, Bryon Turner, Mike Calk, Tim Calk, Jerry McCain and Greg Kincaid. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Tommy Ross, Kevin Johnston, Eugene Rushing, and Leo Thornhill. Members of V.F.W. Post 3155 will conduct a Flag Presentation Ceremony. Online Condolences and Registry at www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

JESSICA LYN CHATHAM 7/11/81 - 11/15/04 We loved her so much and will never forget the beautiful way she touched our hearts. Our comfort is in knowing we'll meet again in Heaven. Mom , Dad, Jason, Bobbi, and your boys James and Thomas

JOHN SAMUEL "JOHNNY" MEDLIN, JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral services for John Samuel "Johnny" Medlin Jr., 61, of Marion, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Bro. Bubba Hoggatt. Interment will follow at Marion Cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Mr. Medlin was the owner and operator of Medlin Saw Shop in Marion, LA. He was an avid gardener and fisherman, and he also enjoyed spending time at the farm with his game fowl. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Medlin of Marion, LA; daughter, Sonya Baker, and husband Buzz, of Marion, LA; grandson, Garris Baker, of Marion, LA; brothers and sisters, Walter Medlin and wife, Donna, of Marion, LA; Dottie Farr and husband, Lum, of Weatherford, TX; Wade Medlin and wife, Moira, of Marion, LA; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends. Memorials may be made to Agape Hospice Care, 902 South Vienna, Ruston, LA 71270. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 11, 2007 from 1:00 PM until time of service at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Pallbearers will be Stanley Read, Lawrence Lane, Lany Parker, Tommy Head, Glen Smith and Allen Booker. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Ms. Josephine Carolyn Cascio, 84, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, July 12, 2007, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Msgr. Edmund Moore and Rev. Mark Watson officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Ms. Cascio passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was a charter member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, and a former member of Downtown Lions Club. She was a Registered Nurse, a retired instructor for Ouachita Delta School, and a member of the American and Louisiana State Nursing Association. She loved traveling and doing water aerobics at ULM's Natatorium. Ms. Cascio was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Rosa Cascio; and sister, Maria Ann Cascio. Survivors include her brother, Dr. Ed Cascio, and wife, Lishie Belle; sisters, Geneva Cascio and Dorothy L. Dixon; several nieces, nephews, and great-nephews; and special friend, Frieda B. Massingale. Pallbearers will be George E. Dixon, Lyle Dixon, Rodric Cascio, Adam Cascio, Keith Cascio, and Ivy Brown. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 11, 2007, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM and a Vigil Wake Service at 6:30 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Ouachita Council on Aging or to Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Online Registry/ Condolences may be made to the family at: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com.

LOUIE MANUEL MCINTOSH Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Memorial services for Louie Manuel McIntosh, 66, of Homer (Lake Claiborne), Louisiana will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, July 12, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston with Rev. Larry Maxwell officiating the service. Mr. McIntosh was born in Monroe, LA on September 4, 1940 and passed away at his residence in Homer, LA on July 7, 2007. He was a graduate of Northeast Louisiana University with a degree in chemistry. Mr. McIntosh was the retired owner of McIntosh Enterprises. He was presently employed as a realtor with Century 21 Shackelford-French Real Estate Inc. He was preceded in death by his parents: Otis and Aline McIntosh; Brother: Frankie (Tank) McIntosh; and Sister: Sandra McIntosh. Mr. McIntosh is survived by his wife Phyllis D. McIntosh of Homer, LA; two daughters, Leigh McIntosh Thrash and husband Chris of Calhoun, LA and Jennifer McIntosh Evangelisa and husband Lewis of Monroe, LA; two sons, Jason McIntosh and wife Lori and Jeff McIntosh and wife Annette all of Ruston, LA; grandchildren, Sarah Kristen Thrash; Cole DeLaSalle; Huff, Jessi, and Emily McIntosh, sister-in-law: Michelle McIntosh. Visitation will be 10:00 A.M. until service time on Thursday, July 12, 2007 under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wesley Chapel in Homer or Cedar Creek School in Ruston, LA. Online condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneral home.com

MRS. LOIS L. ANDREWS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Lois L. Andrews, 85, of Monroe, LA will be held at 4:00 PM, Thursday, July 12, 2007 at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Shurte officiating. Mrs. Andrews was born February 14, 1922 in Pensacola, FL, and passed away July 9, 2007 in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Andrews was preceded in death by a son, Larry D. Collins, and a grandson, Timothy L. Shurte. She was a member of Brentwood United Pentecostal Church, and then moved to West Monroe and became a member of Living Way Apostolic Church. Mrs. Andrews was a retired operator from a manufacturing company. She was survived by her husband, John D. Andrews; daughter, Patsy Shurte and husband, Rev. Carl Shurte; four grandchildren, Rev. Troy Shurte and wife, Kim, Marie Donaldson and husband, Rev. Shane Davidson, Leanna Padgett and husband, Randy, and Lacy Canan and husband Mark; nine great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Debra Collins Johnson; two brothers, Harvey Holland and wife Karen, and Dewayne Holland; sister, Edna Sanders and husband Bill; special friends whom she considered family, John and Irma Justice. Visitation will be Thursday, July 12, 2007, from 2:30 PM until service time at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Pensacola, FL. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

Lois L. Andrews, 85
Lois L. Andrews, a retired manufacturing operator, died Monday. Services are 4 p.m. Thursday at Pensacola
Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Pensacola, Fla. Visitation is 2:30 p.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pensacola Memorial Gardens. Local arrangements were announced by Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Norma Baber, 75
Norma Baber of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Charles Bedenbaugh, 93
Charles C. Bedenbaugh of West Monroe, a retired operating engineer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Albert S. Bowman, 60
Albert S. Bowman of West Monroe, a handyman, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Emmanuel Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Evelyn Brady, 89
BOSSIER CITY — Evelyn Brady, a retired nurse, died Sunday. Services are 10:30 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Beatrice Lee, 95
BERNICE - Beatrice Lee died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Weldon Baptist Church, Bernice. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston

Opal Currie McNeil, 67
Opal Currie McNeil of West Monroe, an executive secretary, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Glen Pritchard, 59
NEBO — Glen Pritchard, a Justis Oil Co. oilfield worker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena. Burial will be in Pritchard Cemetery.

Billy L. Thornhill, 72
OAK GROVE — Billy L. Thornhill, a pipeliner, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Adams, Rowena Holmes: 10 a.m. today, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.
Calk, James R.: 10 a.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Conn, Robbie Everett: 10 a.m. Friday, Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston.
Goodwin, John Lacy: 2 p.m. today, The Church of Nazarene, Ruston.
Holley, Ernelle Malone: 10 a.m. Thursday, Wards Chapel Church of Christ, Farmerville.
Jones, Larvon Cameron: 11 a.m. Thursday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
McIntosh, Louie M.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Todd, Mary C.: 11 a.m. today, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe.
Washington, Mable: 1:30 p.m. today, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe

July 12, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

MARY EVELYN GRANTHAM YOUNGBLOOD Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home Natchitoches, LA JAN. 15, 1926 - JULY 08, 2007 Mother was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Edmon Ray Youngblood, Sr.; her son, Edmon Ray Youngblood, Jr.; her parents; and six siblings. She and daddy lived in Louisiana all their lives having resided in Lafayette,Coushatta, Natchitoches, Monroe, Baton Rouge and New Orleans. She was an excellent cook, seamstress and gardener. We loved her Banana Pudding, Mississippi Mud Pie, Guacamole dip, Shrimp Po-Boys and we loved her. The last several years mother resided at Parthenon Healthcare of Fort Walton with Alzheimer's. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lt. Col. OJ and Sandy Davis of Fort Walton Beach, FL; and daughter and son-in-law, George and Debbie Cox of Lilburn, GA. She is also survived by her grandsons, Cory Davis and his wife Courtney of Fort Walton Beach, FL, Brad Davis and his wife Victoria of Flower Mound, TX; who gave her a namesake great-granddaughter, Francis Evelyn "Frankie" Davis; and her granddaughters, Brittany and Allison Cox of Lilburn, Georgia. Many thanks to the Benton House, Westwood and especially Parthenon Healthcare in Fort Walton Beach for the excellent care mother received. Local arrangements and services are under the direction of Davis-Watkins Funeral Home of Fort Walton Beach. Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 14, 2007 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home, Natchitoches, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Memory Lawn next to her husband. Mother loved flowers, but in lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to your favorite charity in her memory. You may share memories and condolences with Mrs. Youngblood's family and view her tribute video at www.daviswatkins.com

MARY LUCILLE THERIOT Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Services for Mrs. Mary Lucille Theriot, 91, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, July 13, 2007, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally and Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating. Interment will follow in St. Matthew's Catholic Church Mausoleum, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Theriot passed away on July 11, 2007, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was a founding member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Daughters. Mrs. Theriot was preceded in death by her husband, Albert C. Theriot, and son, Albert R. Theriot. Survivors include her daughter, Cora Burk and husband, James; son, Fred Theriot and wife, Naomi; eleven grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, July 12, 2007, and the Vigil Wake service will be held at 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/ Condolences may be made to the family at: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com.

MR. HENRY JACOB FREEMAN, JR . Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA Mr. Henry Jacob Freeman, Jr., 87, of Monroe passed away on July 3, 2007 at St. Francis Specialty Hospital in Monroe. A memorial service will be held Friday July 13, 2007 at 11:00 AM at St. Matthews Catholic Church. Mr. Freeman was a member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church and worked at ULM for over 50 years until his death. He was also a self employed piano tuner, and worked for Roark Brothers Music. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anita Ann Freeman; parents, Henry and Floye Freeman; sister, Nell Morrin; and grandson, Toby Atchison. Survivors include his son, Paul Freeman of West Monroe, LA; four daughters, Johanna Bashford and husband Randy of Fort Worth, TX; Susanne Schepp and husband John of Katy, TX; Teresa May and husband Earl of Saulsbury, NC; Barbara Love and husband Roger of Marion, LA; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren and numerous friends. The family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to the staff at SFMC Specialty Hospital and long time friend and physician, Dr. Larry Olinde. In lieu of flowers, the family has expressed to have donations sent to the Henry Freeman Memorial Fund, St. Matthews's Choir, 121 Jackson, St. Monroe, LA 71201

OPAL CURRIE MCNEIL Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Opal Currie McNeil, 67, of West Monroe will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday July 13, 2007 at Ridge Avenue Baptist Church in West Monroe with Rev. Calton Yeager and Rev. Charles Holstead officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Mrs. McNeil was born on June 28, 1940 in Simpson County, MS and passed away July 9, 2007 in West Monroe. Mrs. McNeil was a member of the Ridge Avenue Baptist Church. Mrs. McNeil is survived by her daughter, Melanie Snuggs and husband John; stepsons, Ed McNeil and wife Amy, Ric McNeil and wife Kay; grandchildren, Jonathan and Madeline Snuggs, Sophie, Mary Grace and Ivy McNeil and Olivia McNeil; sister, Doris Hamel; and brother, Hugh Currie. Pallbearers will be Henry Chrisceol, Sonny Bumgardner, Larry Ott, Manson Blackwell, Benson Hennen and Paul Johnston Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday July 12, 2007 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation. Online Registry/Condolences www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

Lois L. Andrews, 85
Lois L. Andrews, a retired manufacturing operator, died Monday. Services are 4 p.m. Thursday at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Pensacola, Fla. Visitation is 2:30 p.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pensacola Memorial Gardens. Local arrangements were announced by Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Norma Baber, 75
Norma Baber of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Charles Bedenbaugh, 93
Charles C. Bedenbaugh of West Monroe, a retired operating engineer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

July 13, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

BERTHA "TINCY" VALENTINE PICKETT BERTHA "TINCY" VALENTINE PICKETT Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Bertha "Tincy" Valentine Pickett, 92, of Rayville, LA will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 14, 2007 at West New Home Baptist Church, Rayville with Rev. Butch Goodman and Rev. Troy Dennard officiating. Interment will follow in Epps Cemetery, Epps, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Mrs. Tincy was born in Turkey Creek, Louisiana February 14, 1915 and went home to be with her Lord, July 11, 2007. She moved with her family to the Rayville area when she was a young girl. She was a charter member of West New Home Baptist where she served for 40+ years as pianist. She also served many years as church clerk and Adult Ladies Sunday School teacher. She was a prolific songwriter writing over 200 songs about the Lord she loved. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Andrew Jackson Walker and,Margaret Walker; Husband, Horace E. Pickett, Sr.; Son, Les Pickett; and Granddaughter, Amy Seffens. Survived by Four Daughters, Frances Reeves and husband, Carroll of Branch, LA, Sharon Baum and husband, Dennis, Shelly Clack and husband, Bendel, Phyllis Thompson and husband, Andy all of Rayville; Two Sons, Horace E. Pickett, Jr. and wife, Jeanette of Cecilia, LA and Houston Pickett and wife, Judy of Lexington, MS; Two Brothers, Grady Walker and wife, Juanita of West Monroe and Ivan Walker and wife, Mary of Columbus, MS; 21-Grandchildren; 3-Step Grandchildren; 33-Great Grandchildren; and 1 Great-Great Grandchild; Numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Special caregivers, Marty Williams and Charlotte Gwin. Pallbearers will be Charlie Morgan, Claydeen Clack, Vic Cheek, Mitch Stokes, Richard Freeland, Tom Cullum, Tim Branch, and Aaron Branch. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Friday, July 13, 2007 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneral homes.com

CAROLYN MCKAY CAMPBELL BIRD CAROLYN MCKAY CAMPBELL BIRD Panama City, FL Carolyn McKay Campbell Bird passed away May 22, 2007 in a hospital in Panama City, FL, after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her children: Glynn Campbell of Panama City Beach, FL; Daughter Lori Campbell McCallum and husband, Keith of St. Francisville, LA and Granddaughters, Brooke and Mindy McCaullum; Brothers, James and Ralph McKay and sister Syble Ellen. Gravesides services will be Saturday July 14, 2007 at 10:00 AM at Riverside Cemetery.

CHARLES CLAY BEDENBAUGH Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA A Masonic Funeral Service for Mr. Charles Clay Bedenbaugh, 93, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 14, 2007, at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Paul Sabin officiating. Interment to follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Monroe, LA. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, July 13, 2007, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mr. Bedenbaugh was born in Americus, GA, on October 31, 1913, and passed away July 9, 2007, in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Bedenbaugh was a Veteran of World War II and was wounded in action while serving in the SeaBees in the Pacific. He was a longtime member of Memorial United Methodist Church in Monroe, LA. He was a member of Western Star Lodge since 1953; member of Scottish Rite; member of York Rite; Past Potentate, member of the Past Potentates Cabiri Club and past member of the Camel Riders and Greeters of Barak Shrine Temple in Monroe, LA. Mr. Bedenbaugh was a member through his working life of the International Union of Operating Engineers, and worked as a crane and dragline operator on many landmark projects in Northern Louisiana and Mississippi such as Mississippi River levees and Old River Project, I-20 bridges over the Mississippi and Ouachita Rivers, Lafourche Bayou dredging, construction projects at area paper mills in West Monroe and Bastrop, and many other industrial and civil construction projects in the area. Mr. Bedenbaugh is survived by his wife of seventy-one years, Willie Mae Bedenbaugh; one daughter and her husband, Charlotte and Jerry Smith, of Dubai, United Arab Emirates; two granddaughters and their husbands, Kimberly and Gildardo Carbajal of Dallas, TX, and Dana and Ossama Bader of Dubai, U.A.E.; great-granddaughters Omaya and Aysha Bader and Karmela Carbajal; sisters Flora Strangman, Anna Albriton and Ann Gracey of Sanford, FL; and, a host of nieces and nephews. To celebrate the life of Mr. Bedenbaugh, the family is requesting donations in lieu of flowers to Memorial United Methodist Church, 401 Sherrouse Avenue, Monroe, LA, or Shriners Hospitals for Children, or 3100 Samford Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71103. Online Registry/ Condolence may be made to the family at www. mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

CLAYTON COLLIER FALLIN Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Funeral services for Clayton C. Fallin, 80, of Delhi, LA, will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, July 13, 2007, in the chapel of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi, LA, with Rev. Eddie Fuller officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM to 7:00PM Thursday, July 12, 2007, at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in the New Forest Cemetery, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi, LA. Mr. Fallin died Wednesday at his residence. He was a former longtime truck driver with the Delhi Livestock Auction Barn, and was a retired farmer, cattleman/rancher and accomplished fisherman and outdoorsman. He is preceded in death by his parents, Luther W. Fallin and Illa Mae Fallin; three brothers, Leslie, Dee and Tom Fallin; and, a daughter-in-law, Cynthia Marie Fallin. He is survived by two sons, David Fallin and wife, Jill, and Jesse and wife, Susan Neal Fallin; one daughter, Melba Sue Williams and husband, Woddie H.; and, the mother of his children, Laura Frances Fleming, all of Delhi, LA; one sister, Christine Hobbs of West Monroe, LA; five grandchildren, B.J. and Dusty Fallin, Amy Williams, Brandy Lea Parker and Kirsten Thames; and, five great-grandchildren, Avery Parker, Sierra and Ashton Carson, Baylea Huffman and Shelton Talmadge Parker, IV. Pallbearers will be B. J. Fallin, Dusty Fallin, Charles Carr, Tommy Carr, Jay Eldridge and James C. Hosea. To leave a message of condolence to the family, please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com.

ERNEST BOYD POUNDS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Ernest Boyd Pounds, 102, of Monroe will be 10:00 AM Saturday, July 14, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA, with Rev. Randy Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Pounds died Tuesday July 10, 2007, at the Oaks Nursing Home. He was born on February 5, 1905 in Stamford, TX. In 1929, he married Helen Edelen and remained married to her until her death in 1995. He is survived by his daughters and their husbands: Dorothy and Otis Korn of Monroe; Margaret Graham of Houston, TX; and Nancy and Richard Cox of Kenner, LA. Also, surviving are nine grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, July 13, 2007, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, on Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. The family would like to thank the caregivers at The Oaks Nursing Home. Special thanks to the staff of Hospice Care of Louisiana and Ms. Lazara "Zee" Hawthorne. Online Registry/Condolence www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

HUEY A. HADLEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Huey A. Hadley, 76 of Calhoun, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 14, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Bo Horne officiating and assisted by Rev. Vernon Ford, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Huey passed away Wednesday night at Bernice Nursing and Rehab Center in Bernice, Louisiana after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Huey was born on October 18, 1930 in Winnsboro, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Martin and McIntyre Hadley; brothers, Dan Ryals and James Hadley. Mr. Hadley was a retired Monroe City District Chief Firefighter, having served the City of Monroe for 38 years, from 1950 to 1988. After retirement, Huey worked for many years in air conditioning and repairs until his Alzheimer's forced him to quit. Even while confined to a wheelchair Huey still enjoyed trying to "fix things." He will be remembered by his kindness, sweet nature, love and generosity. Survivors include his wife of thirty-one years, Carolyn Brownlee Hadley, of Calhoun; daughters, Marilyn Withers of West Monroe, LA, Jessica H. Douthit and husband, Lance of West Monroe, LA; sons, Courtney Hadley, of West Monroe, LA, Matthew Hadley and wife, Dana, of West Monroe, LA; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend a sincere and heartfelt "Thank You" to the staff of Bernice Nursing and Rehab Center, Agape' Northwest Hospice of Ruston, and Dr. Shaw and Dr. Harris of Tri-Ward Clinic and Hospital in Bernice for their excellent compassion and care. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpartickfuneral homes.com.

JOSEPH ANTHONY (JOEY) WIGGINS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Anthony (Joey) Wiggins, 36, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, July 13, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Lindle Stewart officiating. Interment will follow in Hall Cemetery in Richland Parish. Mr. Wiggins passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at St. Francis North Hospital. He served in the Army National Guard. He was preceded in death by his mother, Robbiedean Wiggins Phillips; and step-father, Jerry Wayne Phillips. Survivors include his father, James Ray Wiggins of Rayville, LA; brother, James Ray Wiggins, Jr. and wife Tammie of Rayville; three nieces, Torie, Josie, and Jordanne; and a number of aunts, uncles, and friends. Pallbearers will be James Matlock, Kenny Killian, Shawn Hughes, Brian Cannon, Chuck Hansford and Chris Hemphill. Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 AM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MILDRED HAYNES DUNLAP Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred Haynes Dunlap, 85, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, July 14, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Don Glover officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Dunlap passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2007. She was a member of Forsythe Avenue Church of Christ, the Tuesday Ladies Church of Christ, and participated in aerobics and line dancing at the Council on Aging. She was preceded in death by her husband, Monroe Dunlap; parents, Harry Edward and Grace Shaw Haynes; sister, Sally Riggin; and brother Joe Haynes. Survivors include her son, Gary Dunlap and wife, Susan, of Edmond, OK; daughter, Carolyn Dunlap Poskey of Monroe; grandchildren, Emily Poskey, Ross Dunlap, and Trisha Dunlap; special niece, Frances Hammons and husband Wayne of Choudrant, LA; and, nephews, Brad Riggin and wife, Kay, of West Monroe and Mark Riggin of Monroe. Pallbearers will be the Forsythe Avenue Church of Christ members. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Forsythe Avenue Church of Christ, the American Heart Association, or to the Kidney Foundation of Louisiana. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com.

RAYMOND A. "DAD" ARMSTRONG Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Raymond A. "Dad" Armstrong, Jr., age 83 of Hebert, LA will be held at 2 PM, Monday, July 16, 2007 from the chapel of Forest Hill South Funeral Home in Memphis, TN, with Rev. Bobby Dampier officiating. Interment will follow in the Love Cemetery in Hernando, MS. Mr. Armstrong was born in Tipton County, TN on March 5, 1924 to the union of Raymond, Sr. and Polly Jones Armstrong, and died Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at his residence in Hebert, LA. He was a retired warehouse supervisor with J & L Steel Company in Memphis and also a truck driver. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the Army, where he earned the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was a past Commander of the VFW, a 32th Degree Mason and Shriner. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother: Joseph Paul Armstrong of Drummonds, TN, and his granddaughter: Penny Pike. Survivors include his wife: Yvonne Holland Armstrong of Hebert; his sons: Stephen R. Armstrong of Hernando, MS, Paul Anderson Armstrong of Arkalubtla, MS, and Raymond Armstrong Aiken of Monroe, LA; his daughter: Carolyn Murray of Memphis, TN; his brother: Albert Armstrong of Mountain View, AR; his sisters: Robbie Herrington of Bay Springs, MS, and Johnnie Simmons of Memphis, TN; thirteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday, July 15, 2007, from 6 PM until 8 PM at Forest Hill South Funeral Home, Memphis, TN.

Sammie J. Armand, 31
JONESVILLE — Sammie J. Armand died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First Pentecostal Church of Jonesville. Visitation is today at the church. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Roselyn P. Audirsch, 69
CALHOUN — Roselyn Purdy Audirsch, a sales clerk, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery, Calhoun.

Charles Bedenbaugh, 93
Charles C. Bedenbaugh of West Monroe, an operating engineer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.

Andrew W. Cruse Jr., 61
COLUMBIA — Andrew Wick Cruse Jr., a retired oilfield crane operator, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 10 a.m. until time of services today. Burial will be in Rosefield Cemetery.

Kalub Doyle, 62
WINNSBORO — Kalub Doyle, a retired truck driver, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Burial will be in State Place Cemetery under the direction of Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mildred H. Dunlap, 85
Mildred Haynes Dunlap of Monroe, a retired bookkeeper, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Huey A. Hadley, 76
Huey A. Hadley of Calhoun, a retired fire chief, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ruby LaPrarie, 89
WINNSBORO — Ruby LaPrarie, formerly of Delhi, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Dan Lenard, 75
Dan Lenard of West Monroe, a heavy equipment operator, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Will Madden Jr., 58
JACKSON, Miss. — Will Madden Jr., formerly of Ruston and retired from the Houston Division of Haynes International, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Bertha V. Pickett, 92
RAYVILLE — Bertha "Tincy" Valentine Pickett, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at West New Home Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time today at the church. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ernest Boyd Pounds, 102
Ernest Boyd Pounds of Monroe, a retired Louisiana state field auditor, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Tommy Washington, 63
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Tommy Lee "Yogi" Washington, a concrete contractor, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. today at Sweet Canaan Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 9 a.m. until time of services today at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Darryl Black Williams, 41
Darryl Black Williams of West Monroe, formerly of Dallas, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bynum, Patricia: 11 a.m. today, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Gray, Donald: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Kemp, Annie Neal: 2 p.m. today, Union Hill Baptist Church, Monroe.
Williams, Otis L.: 1 p.m. today, Garden of Memories, Jonesboro.
Wilson, Nether M.: noon today, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Monroe

July 14, 2007 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

DENNIS COGDELL Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Graveside Services were held for Dennis Cogdell, 47 of Farmerville, LA on Friday, July 13, 2007, at 10:00 AM in Roselawn Cemetery of Calhoun, LA. Mr. Cogdell is preceded in death by his father, Roger Cogdell; father-in-law, Eugene McLain; and, brother, Philip Cogdell. He is survived by his wife, Terri Cogdell, of Farmerville, LA; son, Drew Cogdell of Farmerville, LA; mother, Dot Cogdell of Rayville, LA; Bruce Cogdell of Rayville, LA; and, mother-in-law, Lynn McLain, of Mer Rouge, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

MRS. ROSELYN PURDY AUDIRSCH Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Roselyn Audirsch, 69, of Calhoun, LA., will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, July 14, 2007, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, with Pastor Michael Stravato and Pastor Todd Davis officiating. Interment to follow at Beulah Cemetery, Calhoun, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Mrs. Audirsch was born March 14, 1938 in Calhoun, LA, and died July 12, 2007 in Calhoun, LA. Roselyn was preceded in death by her husband of over fifty years Franklin Delano Audirsch; father, Earl Purdy; and mother, Lois Purdy. She was a member of Family Church in West Monroe. Survivors include her daughter, Karen Audirsch Smith of Calhoun, LA; son, Keith Delano Audirsch and wife, Pamela Audirsch, of Collinston, LA; brother, Carey Don Purdy and wife, Pricilla, of Calhoun, LA; nephews, Donald Purdy and wife, Jennifer, Danny Purdy and wife, Ouida, David Purdy and wife Rachel, and special nephew, Kevin Audirsch; and numerous nieces and nephews; and, four special god-grandchildren, Amelia Purdy, Codey Purdy, AnaClaire Purdy and Seth Purdy. Pallbearers will be Hugh Calhoun, J.N. Crocker, Albert Wells, Dee Hogan, John Perry Brooks and Tim Thompson. Memorials may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. A special thanks to Dr. Duke McHugh, Dr. Donna Donald, Dr. William Ferguson, Dr. Barry Weinberger, Medical Staff of Glenwood, and Patient's Choice Hospice; a special love for Elaine Ables, Grace Calhoun, Pat Audirsch, Hazel Crocker, June Wells, Pricilla Purdy and Cathy Hogan. Visitation will be 1:00 PM until service time on Saturday, July 14, 2007, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

NORMA H. SANDERSON Southern Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Mrs. Norma H. Sanderson, age 83, of Eros, died at Jackson Parish Hospital in Jonesboro following a brief illness. Mrs. Sanderson was born near Eros, to the late James Abner Fuller and the late Eunice Venevia Gaston Fuller. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother and was a member of Community of Christ Church. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 14, 2007, from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Community of Christ Church near Eros. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, July 15, 2007, at the church with High Priests Ellis Lewis and Shelton Coleman officiating. Interment will be in the Church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claud Sanderson, and son, Robert Sanderson. Mrs. Sanderson is survived by two daughters, Velma McManus and husband, Jack, of Eros, and Terri Odenbaugh and husband, Irl, of Jonesboro; son, James Sanderson and wife, Annie, of Clanton, Al.;daughter-in-law, Gail Sanderson of Eros; twelve grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.southernfuneralhome.com.

SIMON RAY SMITH White Funeral Home Poplarville, MS Memorial services will be held at a later date for Mr. Simon Ray Smith, age 57, of Poplarville, MS, who died July 4, 2007 at his residence. A native of Monroe, LA, he was born December 17, 1949, to the late James and Frances Simon Smith. He was a heavy equipment operator. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, James Smith. Survivors include his wife, Wilda Smith, of Poplarville; one son, Tommy Smith, and his wife, Jenny, of Slidell, LA; one brother, Glen Smith, of Monroe, LA; two sisters, Patsy Tyner of Monroe, LA, and Willie Jean Carrington of Jacksonville, FL; two grandchildren; and, a host of nieces and nephews. White Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

WAYNE ERVIN 12/25/32 to 07/14/02 IN MEMORY OF My love, you're gone, yet not forgotten, Although, we are apart, your spirit lives within me. Forever in my heart. Helen