Obituaries - December 2007

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

DOROTHY A. WILSON Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Graveside funeral and interment services for Mrs. Dorothy A. Wilson, age 81, of Murfreesboro, TN, and a former resident of Monroe, LA, will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Concord Cemetery near Oak Grove, LA with Rev. Alvin Rosenew officiating. Services are under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Born February 1, 1926, in Oak Grove, LA, a daughter of the late John and Alma Aaron, she passed away November 27, 2007 in Murfreesboro, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, James Elmo Wilson. Survivors include her daughter, Phyllis Ann Lacas of Murfreesboro, TN; her grandchildren, Megan Noelle Lacas and Jenna Elizabeth Lacas; her great grandchild, Matthew James Lacas; her sisters, Mary Sanders of Bastrop, LA, Barbara Massey of Pine Bluff, AR, and Juanita Patterson of Oak Grove, LA; and her brother, Bernon Aaron of Shreveport, LA. Visitation will be Saturday, December 1, 2007, from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

GARY R. JUREK Smith Funeral Home Monroe, LA Memorial Services for Gary R. Jurek will be held Saturday December 1, 2007 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, 1110 Crosley Street, West Monroe at 2:00 PM. Gary Jurek was born February 6, 1956 in Lufkin,TX and passed away November 27, 2007 at West Monroe Guest House. He was employed at Skyjacker in West Monroe, LA. Cremation was handled by Smith Funeral Home. He is preceded in death by his father Jessie Jurek. Left to cherish his memory's is his loving wife Deb Albritton Jurek, his mother Frances Jurek of Groveton Tx, 3 brothers and one sister: Larry Jurek, Bossier City, LA, Jay Jurek, Fort Wort TX, Tony Jurek, Groveton,TX and Kathy Turner, Groveton TX. Also he has several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gary Jurek's cancer fund at Regions Bank in West Monroe, LA.

MARY BETH AND BEAU LEBLANC Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA A Private Family Graveside service for Mary Beth and Beau LeBlanc, infant twins of Jay and Amy LeBlanc, will be held Sunday, December 2, 2007, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery with Don Delukie officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Survivors include their parents, Jay and Amy LeBlanc; maternal grandparents, Leonard and Diane Rhodes; paternal grandparents, James, Sr. and LaVonne LeBlanc; great grandparents, Norm and Mary Rhodes, and Ethel Taylor; aunts and uncles, Julie and Slade Sears, Jada and Mike Babcock, Lisa Rhodes, and Jenny Rhodes; and numerous great aunts and uncles. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, or The American Red Cross, Northeast Louisiana Chapter. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com.

Irene Baker, 92
Irene Baker of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Walter Braswell, 73
RUSTON — Walter Braswell died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

James R. 'J.R.' Chop, 20
OAK GROVE — James Robert "J.R." Chop, a side boom operator, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Raven Cemetery, Oak Grove.

John James Cosse, 81
John James Cosse of Calhoun, a retired principal, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. today at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Shreveport. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Shreveport, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Nelwyn Rascoe Davis, 77
RUSTON — Nelwyn Rascoe Davis, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is noon until service time today at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery near Douglas.

Martha Smith Etier, 73
Martha Smith Etier of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ivory Ferguson, 69
MARION — Ivory Ferguson, a truck driver, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Marion Baptist Church. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Mary Francis, 84
Mary Francis of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

I.M. 'Bill' Girod, 84
CLARKS — I.M. "Bill" Girod, a U.S. Navy and Army veteran and a Dow Chemical Co. retiree, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Christians Sharing Christ Church, Clarks. Visitation is until time of services today at the church. Burial with military rites will be in Old Bethel Cemetery, west of Clarks under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Billy J. Hagan, 75
CONCORD, N.C. — Billy J. Hagan died Nov. 16. Graveside services are 1:30 p.m. today at Hamilton Cemetery, Dubach. Visitation is noon-1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Margaret Hesketh, 93
Margaret Hesketh of Monroe, a retired secretary, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Lela W. Ashley Jones, 87
Lela Williams Ashley Jones, a retired waitress, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation is from 1 p.m. Tuesday until service time at the mausoleum. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Harry Lewis, 23
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Harry Lewis, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Lake Providence Junior High Auditorium. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. until service time today at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Good Samaritan Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Camille Reese, 98
BASTROP — Camille Reese, a retired Morehouse Parish teacher, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Mount Olive United Methodist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

James C. Stephenson, 77
BERNICE — James C. Stephenson, retired military, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Grady M. Walker, 90
Grady M. Walker of West Monroe, retired from Olinkraft, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Ethel Mae Williamson, 71
RAYVILLE — Ethel Mae Smith Williamson, a retired store owner, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dorothy A. Wilson, 81
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Dorothy A. Wilson, a homemaker, formerly of Monroe, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. today at Concord Cemetery near Oak Grove. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Boldon, Gertrude: 1 p.m. today, New Hope Deliverance Center, Tallulah.
Brown, Madell Walker: 11 a.m. today, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Summerfield.
Cain, Adona: 2 p.m. Sunday, Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston.
Clark, Darius Iman: 11 a.m. today, Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi.
Davis, Nelwyn Rascoe: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Duke, Eva Dubois: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Gardner, Berry "T.D.": 2 p.m. Sunday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe.
Golden, Conard L.: 2 p.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Gosby, Thomas: 11 a.m. today, St. Joe AME Church, Bonita.
Griffin, Ann: 11 a.m. today, Living Gospel Church, West Monroe.
Hatfield, T. Arthur: 11 a.m. today, New Galilee Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Jordan, Bettye: 2 p.m. Sunday, Northminster Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jurek, Gary Ray: 2 p.m. today, Kingdom Hall, West Monroe.
Major, Ebether: 11 a.m. today, Springfield Baptist Church, Clayton.
Norman, Micheal C.: 11 a.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Liddieville.
Oliver, Jeanne Lucile: 11 a.m. today, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Peevy, Henry: 11 a.m. today, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Stevens, Freddie Lee: 11 a.m. today, St. John Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Sullivan, James 'J.C.': 2 p.m. today, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Thompson M.D., Barbara Terry: 10 a.m. December 8, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Vaughn, Dora: noon today, St. James Baptist Church, Richwood Road No. 2, Richwood.
Walker, Mary Lou: 1 p.m. today, First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Williams, Lillie: 2 p.m. today, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop.
Williams, Robert Lee: noon today, Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Wilson, Dorothy A.: 1 p.m. today, Concord Cemetery, the Beulah Community.

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

ALLEN (ACE) J. CROWELL, II 11-28-1945 to 12-02-2005 Today marks 2 years that you were taken from us. We have mourned over your death and the fact that you were taken too early in life, but only to find that you are actually with us everyday. Not only do you give us signs to show that you are with us, but your strength lives within us all. We never believed we could go a day without you in our lives, but you have taught us to always view life with a positive outlook and that is what has carried us through. You impacted so many peoples lives, that your memories will never be forgotten. We know that Heaven has a very special angel that watches over us everyday and guides us in the right direction. We miss you and if we've learned anything these last 2 years, it's that nothing beautiful in this world is ever really lost. With All Our Love, Moma, Lola Rogers, Sisters Betty Whittington & Wista Ford Niece Wendi Edmonds

DELTON CALVIN DERRICK Johnson Funeral Home Lake Charles, LA Delton Calvin Derrick, 63, of Moss Bluff, died at 6:57 PM on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at his residence with his family by his side. Born October 4, 1944 in Pioneer, LA, Mr. Derrick lived in Moss Bluff for the past sixteen years. He graduated from West Monroe High School in 1962. He worked as an electrician and was a member of the IBEW Local # 861 for eleven years. Mr. Derrick also worked for various contractors and engineering firms for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodwork and playing pool. He played pool on Monday night in the Lake Area Amateur Pool League. He was also a member of Westside Baptist Church. Mr. Derrick is survived by his wife Linda Bryant Derrick of Moss Bluff; three sons, James Roy Derrick and wife Karon of Moss Bluff, Michael Ledell Derrick of Lake Charles and Christopher Darin Derrick and wife Chiffon of Moss Bluff; daughter, Kelli Derrick of Moss Bluff; mother, Euna Derrick of Sulphur, LA; two brothers, Larry Derrick and wife Linda of Sulphur, LA and Ledell Derrick and wife Dianne of New Iberia, LA; thirteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 2, 2007 at the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Luke Liechty will officiate. Burial will follow in Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and continue on Sunday from 8:00 AM until the start of the service. Condolences to the family may be left at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net.

ETHEL MAE SMITH WILLIAMSON Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Service for Mrs. Ethel Mae Smith Williamson, 71, of Rayville will be 2:00 PM Sunday December 2, 2007 at Eastside Baptist Church with Rev. Fred Keys Officating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Williamson was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband Guy C. Williamson, Parents Carl and Catherine Smith, Children Debra Ann and James Timothy. Survivors include her Sons Harvey Williamson and Stacie, Michael Williamson, Donald Williamson and Kitten, Daughter-in-law Judy Williamson. Sisters Nancy Davis, Balfour Pipes, and Kay Temple and Glen. Step-son Billy Williamson and Carlyon. 10 grandchildren and 5 Great grandchildren. Pallbears will be Joe Seymour, Billy D. Barmore, Sammy Sharbono, Gordon Davis, David Davis and Scott Pipes. Honorary Pallbearers will be her Sunday School Class, James Davis, Joey Pipes, and John D. Blackwell. Visitation will be for 1:00 PM until service time at the church.

LELA WILLIAMS ASHLEY JONES Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Lela Williams Ashley Jones, 87, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. John Carroll Williams and Rev. Joe Solomon officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, 623 Hwy 80 East, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Jones passed away Thursday, November 29, 2007, at St. Francis North Hospital. She was a member of Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church and the Young At Heart Group at Lea Joyner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther N. Jones. Survivors include her daughter, Sheila Manes and husband Mike of New Iberia, LA; two grandchildren, Slade and Seth Manes, who call her Mimi; one brother, Joe Williams of Baton Rouge, LA; sister, Betty Singleton of Monroe; and three step-children. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1:00 PM until service time at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Daisy McHenry, Dr. Thomas Williams, and Dr. Charles Mason for doing so much for Mrs. Jones. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com.

MARGARET HESKETH Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA On November 30, 2007, Margaret Hesketh, lovingly known as "Mom", "MeMaw", Great Grandma and Great MeMaw, age 93, was called home to eternal life. Though the dust will return to the earth as it was, her spirit will return to God who gave it. Ecclesiastes 12:7. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 3, 2007, at the Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Weldon Barer, Rev. Joe Solomon, and Rev. Betty Swanson officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation will be at the church beginning at 11:30 AM until time for the funeral. Margaret was born on July 10, 1914, in Pawtucket, RI, to George and Margaret Scawthorn. She was a faithful member of the Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for about 40 years, sang in the Chancel and Young at Heart Choirs, and was a member of most of the committees and organizations of the church. She retired from Hancock Martin Equipment Company where she was a secretary, and then volunteered in the church office. Survivors include her daughters, Elaine Chapman of Monroe, and Judy Stone and husband Ron Stone of Plano, TX; grandchildren, Chris Bragg of Tyler, TX, Mark Chapman and wife Chris Chapman of Greer, SC, and Amy Patton and husband J.D. Patton of Austin, TX; great grandchildren, Carly and Carson Chapman of Greer, SC, Zachary, Hannah, and Sarah Bragg of West Monroe, LA, and Ayla and Garin Patton of Austin, TX. Pallbearers will be Ron Stone, Chris Bragg, J.D. Patton, Mark Chapman, Ray Swanson, and Fred Hancock. The family would like to give special thanks to Alice May for being a good friend to their mother for many years. Any planned memorials may be made to the Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church New Building Fund. Mom, we love you. You will be missed. You can no longer come to us but we shall come to you. 2 Samuel 12:23. You are only a breath away. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com.

Walter Braswell, 73
RUSTON — Walter Braswell, an Aetna Life Insurance underwriter, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Salem Cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel.

Mary E. Francis, 84
Mary Elizabeth Francis, of Monroe, formerly of Wisner, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

David Riley Gross, 83
BASTROP — David Riley Gross, retired from International Paper Co., died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Bonita Road Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Marvel Killingsworth, 78
WINNSBORO — Marvel B. Killingsworth, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery near Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mary Beth and Beau LeBlanc, infants
Mary Beth and Beau LeBlanc, infant children of Jay and Amy LeBlanc of West Monroe, died Wednesday. A private family service is today. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Guy L. Smith, 69
Guy L. Smith, a retired General Motors employee, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ethel Mae Williamson, 71
RAYVILLE — Ethel Mae Smith Williamson, convenience store owner, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Eastside Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Cain, Adona: 2 p.m. today, Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston.
Gardner, Berry "T.D.": 2 p.m. today, St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jones, Lela W. Ashley: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.
Jordan, Bettye: 2 p.m. today, Northminster Baptist Church, Monroe.
Reese, Camille: 1 p.m. Monday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop

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

GUY L. SMITH Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Guy L. Smith, 69, of West Monroe, passed from this life to eternal life on Saturday, December 1, 2007 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Services for Mr. Smith will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday December 4, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe with Rev. Ray Jones and Rickey Smith officiating. Interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Guy was born August 24, 1938, in Monroe, Louisiana to John and Inez Smith. He was one of six children and grew up on South Grand Street in Monroe. He came to know the Lord at Central Baptist Church of Monroe. Guy proudly served his county as a United States Marine and considered himself a lifelong member of the brotherhood of Marines. In 1962, he married Sharon Daniel of West Monroe and celebrated 45 years of marriage in June 2007. He was the father of two daughters, Tammy and Tara, and will be remembered as a loving and gentle father who encouraged his children into adulthood with a father's wisdom and a listening ear. Some of the most memorable moments with Dad were shared over a cup of coffee in conversation. His greatest joys in life centered around time with family. He was lovingly known as Papaw Guy by his grandchildren whom he loved and lived to be part of their lives. He spent his time as a grandfather proudly traveling distances as far as New Orleans to New York to see ballet performances, orchestra concerts, baseball and soccer games, graduations and accompanying his children and grandchildren on vacations and excursions. He and Sharon shared many happy years and traveled and enjoyed their grandchildren together. In the end, Sharon cared for him as the love of her life during his illness and it was her presence that brought a light and smile to his face. Guy was a hardworker with a strong work ethic and worked in carpet sales and installation, real estate, and retired from General Motors Lamp Guide Division in Monroe, Louisiana. Guy was preceded in death by his parents, John and Inez Smith, and brothers Kenneth Wayne Smith and Kerry Bruce Smith. He is survived by his wife Sharon Daniel Smith of West Monroe, two daughters Tammy Smith Lawless and husband Paul of Celebration, Florida and Tara Smith Collins and husband Terry of Celebration, Florida, grandchildren Ashley Schulte Wilkes and husband Ryan of Celebration, Florida, Trey Qualls at Carnegie Mellon University (Pennsylvania), Daniel Collins and Joseph Lawless of Celebration, Florida, Anthony Lawless of Shreveport and Chad Lawless of Shreveport serving in Iraq, and his great-grandson and namesake Ashton Guy Wilkes of Celebration, Florida, He is also survived by one brother John Smith and wife Ginnie of Illinois, and sisters Florence Peters of Monroe and Catherine Upshaw and husband Travis of Burleson, Texas, and numerous nieces, nephews, inlaws, cousins and lifelong friends. Pallbearers will be Ryan Wilkes, Daniel Collins, Joseph Lawless, Wayne Upshaw, John Upshaw, John Peters III, Troy David Smith. Honorary Pallbearers are Vince Trichell, Ronald Sammons, Leon Colson, Gene Gray, Tommy Pitre, Tommy Walters. Visitation will be Monday, December 3, 2007 between 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

TROY L. ROBINSON Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Troy L. Robinson, 25, of Calhoun will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday December 4, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Tony Smith officiating. Interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens-Calhoun, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Robinson was born October 5, 1982 in West Monroe, LA., and passed away Saturday, December 1, 2007 in Calhoun, LA. Survivors include his parents, Leslie Robinson and Yvonne E. Robinson of Calhoun, LA., Sisters, Roxie Stewart and husband Robbie of Monroe, LA., Traci Futrell and husband Chris of Calhoun, LA., brothers, Bruce Robinson and wife Donna of West Monroe, LA., Howard Beetz and wife Charlotte of Houma, LA., Will Beetz and wife Angel of New Iberia, LA. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Howard Beetz, Will Beetz, Bruce Robinson, Levi Ellard, James Ellard, Patrick Wiley. Visitation on Monday, December 3, 2007 after 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

Fred W. Amason, 81
Fred W. Amason, of West Monroe, a Goodwill employee, died Saturday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday, location unprovided by Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Margaret Hesketh, 93
Margaret Hesketh, of Monroe, a retired secretary, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. until service at the church.

John A. Otwell, 72
John A. Otwell, of West Monroe, formerly of Franklin Parish, a sales and communication worker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Melany Hensley Pool, 28
OKLAHOMA CITY — Melany Hensley Pool, formerly of Winnsboro, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Martha Goss Richards, 82
RUSTON — Martha Francis Goss Richards, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Cook Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Pearl Tullos, 93
OAK GROVE — Pearl Tullos, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Francis, Mary Elizabeth: 10 a.m. today, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Gross, David Riley: 2 p.m. today, Bonia Road Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Jones, Lela W. Ashley: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.
Killingsworth, Marvel B.: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Reese, Camille: 1 p.m. today, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop.

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

AUBREY L. SIMMONS Hester Central State Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Aubrey L. Simmons, 48, of Columbus, GA will be held Thursday December 6, 2007 at Lane Chapel Baptist Church in Downsville, LA at 2:00 PM. Aubrey was born August 24, 1959, Columbia, LA. He is the son of the late A.L. Simmons and Lena Muriel Taylor. His mother now resides in Las Vegas, NV. He was reared in West Monroe, LA by his paternal aunt, the late Eula Dubose. Survivors includes his son Christopher, his mother, 19 brothers and sisters, many nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Aubrey will be sadly missed by all. Visitation will be Wednesday December 5, 2007 at Hester Central State Funeral Home Chapel, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Burial will be in the church cemetery, under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home.

CARL A. "MIKE" SUMRALL, SR. Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, LA Funeral services for Carl A. "Mike" Sumrall Sr., age 73, formerly of Lake Providence, LA will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at the First Baptist Church of Lake Providence with Rev. James Parker officiating. Interment will be in the New Forest Cemetery, Forest, LA. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence. He is preceded in death by his son: Carl A. "Butch" Sumrall Jr.; parents: Carl C. Sumrall and Ruby Lee Magee Deal; 2 brothers: Kenneth Ray Sumrall and Garland Sumrall. Mike is survived by his wife: Dorothy Sullivan Sumrall of Monroe, LA; daughter: Michael Anne Rosenberg and husband Alan of Lakelend, TN; son: Kevin Sumrall and wife Leah of Monroe, LA; daughter-in-law: Joan Sumrall of Forest, La; step-father: Woodrow Deal of Lake Providence, LA; sister: Beverly Baker and husband Rob of Stonewall, LA; brother: Philip Deal and wife Pasty of West Monroe, LA; sister: Felicia Dodd and husband Ron of Austin, TX; sister: Sylvia Moore of Brandon, MS; sister: Joyce Kendrick and husband Doug of Homer, LA; 14 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren. The family would like to give special thanks to the Oak Woods Nursing Home in Mer Rouge, LA for all they have done. Pallbearers will be the grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be: Jimmy Clement, Brown Nelson, David Creed, J.H. McDanial, Dale Rinicker, Jeff Sullivan.

EDWIN WILSON BROWN, JR. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Edwin Wilson Brown, Jr., age 87 of Marrero, LA will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, December 5, 2007 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Jeff Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosefield Cemetery. Mr. Brown was born in Pollock, LA on October 8, 1920 to the union of Edwin Wilson, Sr. and Ellen Fletcher Brown and died Sunday, December 2, 2007 in New Orleans. He was retired from Keyser Aluminum and a veteran of World War II. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Willie, Fred, Harold, Richard, Bernice, Clarice, Mary Ellen, Faye and Betty. Survivors include his wife: Delcie McGuffee Brown of Lake Jackson, TX, his children: Valerie and Ramon Lala of Marrero, Brenda and Daniel Feinberg of Metairie, Brian and Darlene Brown of Slidell, his grandchildren: John and Gwen Lala, Shannon and Lawrence Darsam, Amy Lala and Travis D. Brown, his great-grandchildren: Kayla Darsam, Regan Darsam and Ryan Lala, his sister: Carol B. Kirtland of Pollock, LA and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia.

FRED W. AMASON Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside Services for Mr. Fred W. Amason, 81, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday December 4, 2007 at the Palestine Cemetery in Caldwell Parish, LA with Don Delukie officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Amason was born on July 10, 1926 and passed away on December 1, 2007 in West Monroe, LA. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Amason; son, Fred Kennedy Amason and wife Haylea; daughters, Monica Minczeski and husband Tony and Arden Amason Frost and husband Rock; eleven grandchildren and sister, Mary Farnsworth. Online registry/condolences www.mulhearnfuneral home.com.

MILON A. FRITH Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Milon A. Frith, 84, of West Monroe, LA will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 5, 2007, in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Jimmy Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Luna Cemetery, Luna under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. Frith was born March 28, 1923 in Ouachita Parish and passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2007 in West Monroe. He was preceded in death by his parents: Barney and Phoebe Frith; sons: Dole, Charles, and Roger Dale Frith; four brothers and one sister. He is survived by sister: Fannie Johnson and children: Millie Bidleman and husband, Rickey, John Allen Frith, Margaret Howard and her husband Jimmy Ray, Janus Janette Martin, and Mylon LeWayne Frith. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and two special grandsons: Joshua Bidleman and Jacob Bidleman. Pallbearers will be Russell Frith, Danny Frith, Rodney Frith, Jr. Joshua Bidleman, Jacob Bidleman, Ricky Bidleman, and Steve Johnson. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

Milon A. Frith, 84
Milon A. Frith of West Monroe, a retired tree cutter, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Luna Methodist Cemetery, Luna.

Charles David Gibson, 45
JONESVILLE — Charles David "Ringeye" Gibson died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Terry Grant, 56
FERRIDAY — Terry Grant died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Willie Mae Griffin, 88
WINNSBORO — Willie Mae Griffin died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Marvin Houston, 78
GRAMBLING — Marvin "Buck" Houston, a self-employed concrete finisher, died Nov. 30. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Hilly. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston.

Lucille Jackson, 86
WISNER — Lucille Jackson, a housewife, died Nov. 29. Services are noon Thursday at St. Paul No. 1, Wisner. Wake services are 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Holly Grove Baptist Cemetery, Wisner.

Laura Elise Jarrell, 29
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. — Laura Elise Jarrell, formerly of Ruston, an account manager, died Saturday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Pines Memorial Cemetery.

Carolyn R. Kirksey, 59
Carolyn R. Kirksey of West Monroe, a landman, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

John A. Otwell, 72
John A. Otwell of Monroe, formerly of Franklin Parish, a sales and communication worker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Melany Hensley Pool, 28
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Melany Hensley Pool, formerly of Winnsboro, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Friendship Baptist Church, Baskin. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Troy L. Robinson, 25
CALHOUN — Troy L. Robinson, a general laborer, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

John Wylie Sanders, 85
John Wylie Sanders of Monroe, a retired engineer, died Monday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Ebenezer Cemetery, Mansfield. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Guy L. Smith, 69
Guy L. Smith of West Monroe, a retired General Motors employee, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun.

Hilliard Wimberley, 95
WINNSBORO — Hilliard Wimberley, a retired poultry producer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Jones, Lela W. Ashley: 2 p.m. today, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.
Richards, Martha Goss: 10 a.m. today, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Tullos, Pearl: 2 p.m. today, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove

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

ANNA FOUNTAIN WOODHAM Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial services for Mrs. Anna Fountain Woodham, 65, of Monroe, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, December 7, 2007, at Harvest Assembly of God Church, 6611 Cypress St., West Monroe with Rev. Otis Moore and Steve Beasley officiating. Interment will be private under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Woodham was born May 30, 1942 in Panama City, Florida and passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2007 in Monroe. She is survived by her sons: Rick Woodham and wife Sandra, Steve Woodham and wife Cindy, grandchildren: Christopher Woodham, currently in the United States Air Force in Rapid City, South Dakota, and his wife, Charity, Andrew Woodham in the U. S. Army in Fort Bragg, North Carolina currently serving in Afghanistan and Ben Woodham. Visitation will be Friday, December 7, 2007 after 9:00 AM until service time at Harvest Assembly Of God Church. Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Harvest Assembly of God Church, 6611 Cypress, St. West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

CHARLES EARL "MOON" MULLIN Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Charles Earl "Moon" Mullin, age 81 of Columbia will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 6, 2007 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Stewart Sherman officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Simsboro, LA Mr. Mullin was born in Simsboro, LA on May 21, 1926 to the union of Glen and Mary Mullin and died Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at his home in Columbia. He was a graduate of LA Tech University and a veteran of World War II. He was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed playing practical jokes on friends and family. Mr. Mullin owned Mullin Wood Company and retired in 1986 after selling the company to his son, Buster. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother: J.C.Mullin. Survivors include his wife: Mary Jane Farrow Mullin of Columbia, his children: Sharon and Ricky Whitlow of Hebert, Buster and Jackie Mullin of Columbia, his granddaughter: Amy Womack Hudson and her husband: Ryan of Grayson and his sisters: Peggy May of Ruston and Betty Lewis and his husband: J. G. of Simsboro. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia.

DR. TERRY THOMPSON Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Memorial services for Barbara Terry Thompson, M. D. of Columbia will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 8, 2007 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until time of services. Dr. Thompson died on November 27, 2007 after a lengthy illness. Dr. Thompson was born on September 9, 1955. She received her high school education at St. Joseph's Academy in Baton Rouge and her BS degree from Loyola University in New Orleans. She received her MS degree from LSU in Baton Rouge and her MD degree from LSU in Shreveport. Dr. Thompson practiced medicine in Columbia, Louisiana and had practiced medicine since 1984. She served on several medical directorships, including, Citizens Medical Center, having previously served as Chief of Staff, Interventions, Inc., Haven Nursing Center, Mary Anna Nursing Home, Columbia State School, Caldwell Parish Ambulance Service, Northeast LA Ambulance Service, Hospice Care Foundation, Moss Home Health and Ouachita Vocational Technical Institute EMT Training Courses. Dr. Thompson was also, a charter member of the Chamber of Commerce in Columbia where she served as a member of the Board of Directors, was past Parish Council President and a member of the Finance Committee of St. John's Catholic Church, a member of the Historic Preservation Commission, a member of the Board of Directors and past President of the Schepis Museum Foundation, a member of the Board of Directors of the Main Street Program, a member of the Board of Directors of Caldwell Parish 911 system, a member of the Riverside Concert Band and a member of the Krewe of Iris in New Orleans, LA. Her awards included Louisiana Main Street Program Volunteer of the Year Award, nominee for the Northeast LA Arts Council Volunteer of the Year and Queen of the Mardi Gras Ball for the Krewe of Iris in New Orleans, LA. She is survived by her parents, Leonard "Tommy" and Barbara Thompson of River Ridge, LA; her sister and brother-in-law, Margaret "Peggy" and Ray "Chip" Robert of Paulina, LA; her niece and nephew, Sarah Robert and Gary Robert of Paulina, LA; her aunts and uncles, Pat and Chuck O'Drobinak of Indianapolis, IN and Fred Terry of Hammond, LA; and cousins in Louisiana, Indiana, and Japan. Dr. Thompson was preceded in death by her grandparents, Fred and Alice Terry of Hammond, LA. Any planned memorials made be made to the Terry Thompson Memorial Fund account at Caldwell Bank and Trust Co. to assist with Dr. Thompson's medical expenses.

EDWIN WILSON BROWN, JR. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Edwin Wilson Brown, Jr., age 87 of Chalmette, LA will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, December 5, 2007 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Jeff Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosefield Cemetery. Mr. Brown was born in Pollock, LA on October 8, 1920 to the union of Edwin Wilson, Sr. and Ellen Fletcher Brown and died Sunday, December 2, 2007 in New Orleans. He was retired from Kaiser Aluminum and a veteran of World War II. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Willie, Fred, Harold, Richard, Bernice, Clarice, Mary Ellen, Faye and Betty. Survivors include his wife: Delcie McGuffee Brown of Chalmette, LA, his children: Valerie and Ramon Lala of Lake Jackson, TX, Ronnie and Linda Brown of Marrero, Brenda and Daniel Feinberg of Metairie, Brian and Darlene Brown of Slidell, his grandchildren: John and Gwen Lala, Shannon and Lawrence Darsam, Amy Lala and Travis D. Brown, his great-grandchildren: Kayla Darsam, Regan Darsam and Ryan Lala, his sister: Carol B. Kirtland of Pollock, LA and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00 AM until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy 165, Columbia.

GENEVIEVE M. HATTEN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Genevieve M. Hatten, 78, of West Monroe, LA, will be 10:00AM on Thursday, December 6, 2007, in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Sherwood Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Zoar Cemetery in Chatham, LA, under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. A native of Rankin, PA, Mrs. Hatten was born February 11, 1929, and passed away December 3, 2007, following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Hatten was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force and a devoted and loving wife and mother. She was also a volunteer and member of the West Ouachita Senior Center. Her parents and her 2 sisters and 2 brothers preceded her in death. Survivors include her beloved husband, Ray Hatten, MSgt, USAF (ret); her daughter, Donna L. Hatten; and a brother, Charles J. Stim and wife, Carol; her aunt, Helen Pavlack; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, and a number of nieces and nephews. Active pallbearers are: Kurt and Larry Russell Hatten; Roger Parker, Alton Wilhite, Greg and Lenard Chatham. Stanley "Mac" King and Dennis Chatham are asked to serve as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 5, 2007, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. The family would like to extend their thanks to Agape' Hospice of Northeast Louisiana for their outstanding care and compassion. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

HILLIARD KEITH WIMBERLEY Mulhearn Funeral Home WINNSBORO, LA Services for Mr. Hilliard Keith Wimberley, age 95 of Winnsboro, LA will be at 2:00 PM December 5, 2007 at Life Church in Winnsboro with Rev. Kevin Bates and Rev. George Bates officiating. Burial will follow in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens in West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Wimberley was a retired Poultry Farmer and World War II Veteran. He passed away on December 3, 2007. Survivors include: Wife, Ruth Wimberley of Winnsboro, LA; 4 Step-Children. Pallbearers will be: Terry Hattay, Randy Hattay, Jay Marshall, Robert Firnberg, Jack Dailey, and Gordon Sorey. Visitation is at Life Church, Winnsboro, LA. Online Registry and Condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com.

JACKIE HOLDER JOHNSTON FAIRCLOTH GIBSON Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Mrs. Jackie Holder Johnston Faircloth Gibson, 41, of Jonesville, LA, formerly of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 5, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Danny Chance officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Gibson passed away on December 3, 2007, at Riverland Medical Center in Ferriday, LA. She was an avid reader and a loving person with a pure spirit. Survivors include her three sons, Cody Johnston, Joshua Johnston, and Zachary Faircloth; parents, Jack Holder, Jr. and Sharon Holder; paternal grandfather, Jack Holder, Sr.; maternal grandmother, Annie Cotton; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com.

LAURA ELISE JARRELL Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Laura Elise Jarrell, age 29, of Steamboat Springs, CO, formerly of Ruston will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, December 6, 2007, at Temple Baptist Church in Ruston. Officiating the service will be Rev. Dale Oden and Rev. Jodie Williams. Interment will follow at Pines Memorial Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Laura was born November 17, 1978 and passed away December 1, 2007, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. As a student at Cedar Creek School in Ruston she was active in the Emerald Entertainers and other school activities. As a five-year old she starred as Tiny Tim in the Louisiana Tech University production of "Scrooge." She was involved in activities of Temple Baptist Church. While at Louisiana Tech University she was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority. She graduated with a B.S. in Marketing from Louisiana Tech University. Laura was presently employed with Mountain Resorts of Steamboat Springs, CO. She loved the mountains and was an inspiration to those surrounding her. She loved her family and was looking forward to her life with her fiancé Mike Sprinkling. Alex (her white little poodle) will miss her loving touch. She is preceded in death by grandparents: J.W. Jarrell, Maxine Jarrell Holloway, Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Teague; and mother: Sharon Teague Jarrell. Laura is survived by her father: Larry H. Jarrell; siblings: Brian K. Jarrell and wife Kirsten, Katie Jarrell Kilgore, and Jonathan Jarrell; fiancé: Mike Sprinkling; grandmother: Evelyn Teague; grandfather: L.D. Holloway; niece: Landry Jarrell; nephew: Daniel Kilgore; Jess Kilgore, Danny Bonaventure, and numerous aunts, uncles, and other family and friends. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday December 5, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

MISS ROSE MARIE KING Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Miss Rose Marie King, 50, of West Monroe will be held on Thursday, December 6, 2007, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Ramsey officiating. Interment will follow in the Minden City Cemetery under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Born December 2, 1957, in New Orleans, LA, she passed away on December 4th, 2007, in West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her father, T.M. King. Miss King is survived her mother, Martha King Bedenbender; 3 brothers, Keith King and wife, Doris Ann, Kenneth King and wife, Carolyn, and Michael King and wife, Patty; 8 nieces and nephews; 2 great nephews and her fiance' Donnie R. Hall. Visitation will be Wednesday evening, December 5, 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.

TERRY CLINGAN Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Services for Mr. Terry Clingan, age 89, of Baskin, LA will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 6, 2007 at the First Baptist Church of Mangham with Rev. Rick Aultman officiating. Burial will follow in Gwen Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Clingan was a Master Mason, Treasurer of W.M. Baker Lode, Member of the Easter Star, Past Deacon of First Baptist Church of Mangham, and a World War II Veteran, having served as a Sniper. He is preceded in death by wife, Vera Wallace Clingan, wife of 53 years, Ruby Ross Clingan, son, J. Dale Ross, daughter, June Ross Rowland, 1 grandson, 1 granddaughter, 5 brothers and 1 sister. Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Terry Jean Agnew and husband, Raymond of Monroe, LA. and Maxine Smart of Vidalia, LA; 1 Son: Robert Max Ross and wife, Bobbie of Mangham, LA; 1 Sister: Allie Reagan and husband, Elvin of Baskin, LA; 15 Grandchildren, 27 Great Grandchildren, and 7 Great Great Grandchildren; A Number of Nieces and Nephews; Caretakers: Lucille and Bessie; Good Friend: Madge Wilson. Pallbearers are: Ken Ross, Ron Rowland, Mika Rowland, Robert Blackwell, Steve Ross, and Terry David Ross. Honorary Pallbearers are: Billy Ray Smart and the Men's Sunday School Class. Memorial may be made to Mangham First Baptist Church and St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Ronnie Hubbard and the Unit II of the War Veteran's Home of Monroe, LA. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Mangham. Online Registry and Condolences may be made at www.mulhearn funeralhome.com.

WILLIE MAE GRIFFIN Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Willie Mae Griffin, 88 of Winnsboro, LA will be 10:00 AM Thursday, December 6, 2007 in Gill Chapel with Rev. Hank Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow in the Start Cemetey under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 5, 2007 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the funeral home. Mrs. Willie Mae was born to the union of her parents George and Minnie Harvey Taylor on October 4, 1919 in Start, LA and passed from this life December 3, 2007 at the Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro, LA. Mrs. Griffin was a member of Winnsboro First United Methodist Church. She loved gardening and working with flowers. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Eugene H. Griffin and one brother Charles H. Taylor. Mrs. Griffin is survived by her daughter: Cherie Bach of Raeford, NC; two sons; W. Eugene "Gene" Griffin of Cathedral City, CA and Ricky Griffin of Winnsboro, LA; one brother: Richard H. Taylor and wife Mary of Start, LA. Seven grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. To sign the guest book please visit www.gillfirstnational.com.

Helen Louise Austin, 84
MANGHAM — Helen Louise Austin, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mangham Baptist Church. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. today at the church.

Loyd C. Barnett, 94
GOLDONNA — Loyd C. Barnett, retired from Winn Parish Police Jury, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Antioch Community Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Mertie Rawls Smith Crawford, 95
Mertie Rawls Smith Crawford, owner of Crawford Mattress, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.

Edna Dodson, 79
RAYVILLE — Edna Dodson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Tony Harwell, 45
MANGHAM — Tony Harwell, a pharmaceutical salesman, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville

Rachel Johnson, 75
Rachel Johnson, a homemaker, of West Monroe, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.

Harold Douglas O'Neal, 84
BASTROP — Harold Douglas O'Neal, a crane operator, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Prentice E. Parker, 82
NACOGDOCHES — Prentice E. Parker, retired from White Rose linen service, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Florence R. Posey, 69
FARMERVILLE — Florence Rundell Posey, a teacher, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be in Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Karen Ann Richards, 49
LAFAYETTE — Karen Ann Richards, a sales clerk, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Matthew Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Willie Mae Thomas Roberts, 75
BASTROP — Willie Mae Thomas Roberts, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Euna Silmon, 90
FARMERVILLE — Euna Silmon, a cafeteria worker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Mary Belle Duncan Simoneaux, 76
DRY PRONG — Mary Belle Duncan Simoneaux, a cook and care giver, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Hebert Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

William A. 'Bill' Tatel, 81
William A. "Bill" Tatel of West Monroe, a retired Ouachita Parish accounting manager, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Cedar Crest Baptist Church. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1:30 p.m. until service at the church.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bonnette, Cheryl Slayton: 1 p.m. Dec. 15, First United Methodist Church, St. Joseph.
Fairley, Geneva Puckett: 1 p.m. Wednesday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Delhi

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

CAROLYN R. KIRKSEY Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Carolyn R. Kirksey, 59, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Friday December 7, 2007 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Fred Wideman and Rev. Robert Wise officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Carolyn was born August 2, 1948 in Ruston, LA and passed away Sunday December 2, 2007 at her home following a battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her father, Noble A. Randall and brother, Howard A. Randall. Carolyn is survived by her devoted husband, John Thomas Kirksey of West Monroe, LA; mother, Shirley P. Randall of New Lambton, Australia; three daughters, Lisa Milam Dalfiume and husband David and their daughters Taylor and Logan; Heather Milam Pullen and husband Walter and their sons Auldon and Brittain and daughter Addison; Amanda Randolph Dangro and daughters Morgan and Haylee; son, Noble E. Randolph and wife Misty and his step children Mickey and Mercedes. She is also survived by three brothers, David A. Randall, Gary A. Randall and Carter A. Randall and wife Cindy; sister, Robin Jennings and several special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Special "daughters" Penny Battaglia Branch and Susan Davis Stratton and step children, Lori Melder and John Thomas Kirksey, Jr. Pallbearers will be Josh Randall, Corey Randall, Drew Randall, Jimmy Randall, Steve Randall and Randy Hnot. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday December 6, 2007 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Donations may be made to Hospice Care of Louisiana, Inc. We would like to give a special thanks to her dedicated mother-in-law, Ruby Kirksey "Grandma Ruby" for all her love and devotion. Online registry/condolences www.mulhearnfuneral home.com.

CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL THRASHER 07/24/79-12/06/06 The mention of my son's name may bring tears to my eyes... But it never fails to bring Music to my ears. If you really are my friend, Let me hear the beautiful music of his name. It soothes my broken heart and sings to my soul, I love you Babe ! Mama

WILLIAM BENSON TEMPLE Owens Memorial Chapel Ruston, LA William Benson Temple was born February 2, 1913 in Sallis, Mississippi and died on November 20, 2007 in Bellevue, Washington. Benson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Louisiana College in Pineville, a Master's in mathematics from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, and a PhD in mathematics from the University of Texas at Austin. Benson and Harriet Mabel Daniel, of Arcadia Louisiana, married on August 17, 1938. Dr. Temple taught one year at Louisiana College and ten years at Texas A&M. In 1948 Benson and Mabel moved to Ruston, Louisiana where he served as a professor of mathematics at Louisiana Tech University for thirty years including sixteen years as head of the department. After retiring from LTU in 1978, Dr. Temple did remodeling and cabinetry work in partnership with Bill Adair and Mike Walpole, A&T Cabinets. In retirement, Benson built cabinets and helped remodel churches for ten years in Louisiana and in the French West Indies through the Baptist Mission program. Following that Benson volunteered with North Central Habitat for Humanity, building homes in Ruston for another ten years. Mabel and Benson were members of First Baptist Church in Ruston where he was active as a Sunday School teacher, choir member and deacon. The Temples lived in Ruston until 2006 when they moved to Sunrise Assisted Living of Bellevue, Washington. Benson was an active supporter of several groups including the National Resources Defense Council and The Carter Center. Dr. Temple is survived by his wife, Mabel Daniel Temple, of Bellevue, WA; his children Daniel B. Temple (Loranne) of Mt. Vernon, OH, Louise Temple Rosebrook (Fritz Rosebrook) of Harrisonburg, VA, Van Carroll Temple (Eva Abbott) of Wilmington, DE, and Jane Rogstad (Keith) of Bellevue, WA as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Donations in memory of William Benson Temple may be made to any of the charities listed below or a charity of your choice: North Central Habitat for Humanity, PO Box 1021, Ruston, LA 71273. Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, 7200 DeSiard Street, Monroe, LA 71203. World Hunger Fund, First Baptist Church, 200 Trenton Street, Ruston, LA 71270. To leave an on-line memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorial funeralhome.com.

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

JACK E. GOUGH Riser Funeral Home Olla, LA Services for Jack E. Gough, age 72 of Olla will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 8, 2007 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Olla with Rev. Curtis Carroll officiating. Interment will follow in the Olla Cemetery. Mr. Gough was born in Kelly, LA on December 15, 1934 and died Thursday, December 6, 2007 at the Hardtner Medical Center in Urania. He was a retired master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force with 20 years of service. He was also a retired superintendent with the Town of Olla. Survivors include his wife: Trudi Auguste Gough of Olla, his sons and daughters-in-law: Glenn and Candy Gough of Monroe, Steven and Cathy Gough of Baton Rouge, his daughters and sons-in-law: Susan and Lester Smith of Tullos, Doris and Bull Barnhill of Olla, Helen and Gary Duplissey of Crandall, TX, his grandchildren: Lauren Holloway, Paige Barnhill, Jennifer Barnhill, August Gough, Stephanie Gough, Victoria Gough, Maria Gough, Lindsey Fragala, Brittany Duplissey, Doyle Duplissey and Ryan Smith, his great-granddaughter: Skylar Fragala, and his sisters: Ginger Taylor of Olla, Ann Rankin of Tullos and Nancy Lansdale of Jonesville. Pallbearers will be Henry Ross, Bull Barnhill, Lester Smith, Ryan Smith, August Gough and Gary Duplissey. Honorary pallbearers are Jim Barnes, Howard McCarty, Mac McConnell, Mackie Etheridge, Ray Duke, Benard Miller and Leon Etheridge, Sr. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Riser Funeral Home, Hwy 165, Olla. Any planned memorials may be made to the LaSalle High School Athelic Club, P.O. Box 458, Olla, LA 71465.

MARTHA LEE SMITH ETIER Smith Funeral Home Monroe, LA Martha Lee Smith Etier was born to the late Andrew and Myrtle Smith on November 27, 1932 in Wisner, Louisiana. She departed this life on November 30, 2007 in Monroe, Louisiana at St. Francis Hospital. She dedicated her life to God through serving mankind. As a member of the Community Prayer Band, she traveled throughout the city and surrounding areas praying for the sick and uplifting broken spirits. Her life's joy was her family, her flowers, her friends and her Faith In God. She is preceded in death by her husband, Willie Etier, six siblings and one grandson. She was devoted mother and grandmother and leaves a legacy to be honored and remembered by her five children, Elliott Burrell (Brenda) of Salt Lake City, UT; Dr. Aubery Darren Moore (Yvette) of Virginia Beach, VA; Debra Moore Williams (Robert); Martha Angela Phillips (Foster) and Felicia Powell, all of Monroe; one step daughter Verlena Douglas (Roosevelt); one daughter-in-law Rosemary Gibbons; eight siblings, Jessie Smith (Gwen) and Mallissa Gadson of Detroit, MI; Maggie Webster (Robert) of Sicily Island; Willie Smith, Emma Henderson, Lula Logwood (Sam), and Luella Smith, all of Monroe; 24 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 4 God daughters, Dianne Ford (James); Shirley Fields; Rev. Brenda Davis; April Howard and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors and friends. Family Visitation at Smith Funeral Home December 7, 2007 from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Homegoing Service at St. Paul B.C. 11:00 AM.

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

ANNA GERALDINE MEADE Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Services for Anna Geraldine Meade, 86, will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 8, 2007 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA with Rev. Jack Wright officiating. Interment will follow in Monroe Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Mrs. Meade was born in Raven, VA on February 1, 1921 and passed away Thursday, December 7, 2007 at Oaks Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Meade; son, Gerald Meade and parents, Henry and Etta Lowe. Survivors include sisters: Gennette Smith, Louise Dowell and husband, Jack, Jo Thomas and husband, George, Sue Lockhart and husband, Chap and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be nephews: Geoffrey Russell, Peyton Dowell, Mike Lockhart, Byron Thomas, George Thomas and Timmy Thomas. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, December 7, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

DOROTHY BROCK ANDREWS YOUNG Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Brock Andrews Young, 94, of Monroe, LA, will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 8, 2007 at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Monroe, LA with Father George Walker officiating and interment will be at 3:00 PM at McGehee Cemetery in McGehee, Arkansas under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Mrs. Young was born June 17, 1913 in Shattuck, OK and passed away in Monroe, LA on December 6, 2007. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William E. Andrews and her second husband, S. Gardiner Young. Mrs. Young is survived by her daughter: Ann Andrews Beard and her husband, Jim of McGehee, AR; grandsons: Beau Beard and wife, Shea of Springdale, AR, Jay Beard and wife, Angie of Springdale, AR; great grandchildren: Jack, Anna Claire and Mary Stewart Beard of Springdale, AR; and caregivers: Sherree Chaline and Lettirese Carr. Visitation will be Saturday, December 8, 2007 from 9:00 AM until the time of service at St. Alban's Episcopal Church of Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be John G. Lauve, Bill Hodge, Jim Beard, Jay Beard, Beau Beard and James Bradford. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

LAWRENCE RAY LOVELAND Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial services for CPO Lawrence Ray Loveland, 73, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, December 9, 2007, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, with Bro. Keith Roberts officiating. Mr. Loveland was born on June 9, 1934 in Lakeland, FL to Raymond James and Marie Loveland. He passed away on December 6, 2007 at 9:45 PM. Mr. Loveland proudly served his country in the United States Navy, entering service in 1954 in Long Beach, CA. His places of duty included Norfolk, VA, Bermuda, Newport, RI, San Diego and San Francisco, CA. He served aboard USS Windham Bay, USS Warrington, USS Vesole, USS Chicago, and USS Oak Hill, cruising the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Mediterranean, and the Far East. He served two tours of Vietnam, ten years Civil Service, and was a member of the American Legion, DAV, NARFE, Blinded Vets. He was a faithful member of The Church of Christ for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a granddaughter. Mr. Loveland is survived by his wife of fifty years, Elizabeth A. Loveland; four sons, Lawrence R., Jr. and Melody of Abilene, TX, Stephen A. and JoLee of Weatherford, TX, William R. and LinDee of Calhoun, LA, and Richard D. and Wendy of Russellville, AR; one daughter, Maryann M. Greenlee and John of Bowie, TX; Thirteen grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. A Private Family Burial will be held in Lakeland, FL. The family wishes to express thanks to Dr. Barnes, Dr. Sarama, and Hospice Family Alliance for their care of Mr. Loveland. Memorials may be made to Calhoun School of Prayer, P.O. Box 159, Calhoun, LA 71225. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com.

LORETTA "RITA" PATTY GUERRERO Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Loretta Patty Guerrero, 56, of Delhi will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 9, 2007 in the chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Rev. Eddy Shoemaker will officiate. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Newton Community Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Mrs. Guerrero died Friday at St. Francis Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pat Arley Patty and Audie Lee Smith Patty. She is survived by her husband, Benny Guerrero Sr. of Delhi; a son, Benny Guerrero Jr. and his wife Tammy of Goodwill; a daughter, Angela Guerrero and her fiance Ryan Willhoft both of West Monroe; a brother, Pat Wayne Patty of Delhi; and three grandchildren, John-Major Guerrero, Erika Guerrero and Courtney Bolding. Pallbearers will be Jerry Waggoner, Howell Addison, Twayne Hosea, Dwayne Hosea, Jimmy Blackmon and Walter Smith. The family wishes to express a deep appreciation to Dr. Gregory Green, St. Francis Medical Center, M.D. Anderson Hospital, Family Alliance Hospice and the International Operating Engineers Union for their loving care and support during this time. Any planned memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our web site at www.coxfuneral.com.

Edna Dodson, 79
RAYVILLE — Edna Dodson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Tony Harwell, 45
MANGHAM — Tony Harwell, a pharmaceutical salesman, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville

Rachel Johnson, 75
Rachel Johnson, a homemaker, of West Monroe, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens.

Harold Douglas O'Neal, 84
BASTROP — Harold Douglas O'Neal, a crane operator, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Prentice E. Parker, 82
NACOGDOCHES — Prentice E. Parker, retired from White Rose linen service, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. today at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Florence R. Posey, 69
FARMERVILLE — Florence Rundell Posey, a teacher, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be in Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Karen Ann Richards, 49
LAFAYETTE — Karen Ann Richards, a sales clerk, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Matthew Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Willie Mae Thomas Roberts, 75
BASTROP — Willie Mae Thomas Roberts, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Euna Silmon, 90
FARMERVILLE — Euna Silmon, a cafeteria worker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Mary Belle Duncan Simoneaux, 76
DRY PRONG — Mary Belle Duncan Simoneaux, a cook and care giver, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Hebert Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

William A. 'Bill' Tatel, 81
William A. "Bill" Tatel of West Monroe, a retired Ouachita Parish accounting manager, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. today at Cedar Crest Baptist Church. Burial will be in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1:30 p.m. until service at the church.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bonnette, Cheryl Slayton: 1 p.m. Dec. 15, First United Methodist Church, St. Joseph
Fairley, Geneva Puckett: 1 p.m. Wednesday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Delhi

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

EUNA SILMON Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Euna Silmon, 90, of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, December 10, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Paul Carter. Interment will follow in Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Mrs. Silmon was born on October 4, 1917 in Farmerville, LA and passed away December 7, 2007 at Timberlake Nursing Home. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband Walter A. Silmon, daughter, Bobbie S. Hudson, 3 brothers, Guy, John Jr., and Wilburn Nolan; and sister-in-law Missie Nolan. She is survived by her granddaughter Marsha H. Edwards and husband Bob, grandson Danny Joe Hudson and wife Clara, great grandson Heath Alford, brother Bobby J. (Coot) Nolan and wife Barbara, sister Melba Roberson, step sister Arease Gardner and sister-in-laws Rita Nolan and Juanita Nolan numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 9, 2007 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 Pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. In lieu of flowers may be made to Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery fund, 3501 Hwy 828, Farmerville, LA. 71241 Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

FLORENCE POSEY Kilaptrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Services for Mrs. Florence Rundell Posey, age 69, will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 10, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church in Farmerville. Rev. Johnny Hankins will officiate. Interment will follow in Farmerville City Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Mrs. Posey was born on November 29, 1938 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and passed away on December 7, 2007 in Farmerville, LA. Mrs. Posey graduated from Oak Grove High School in 1956. She attended Louisiana State University where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. Mrs. Posey graduated from Louisiana Tech in 1960 with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught elementary school for a number of years in El Dorado, Arkansas and at Cedar Creek School in Ruston. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, James; daughter and son-in-law, Alison and Kent Reed of Kinder, LA; three grandchildren, Justin, Wesley, and Catherine Reed; and son, Ron, and fiancée, Charlene Martin, of Dallas, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Llewellyn Rundell. Pallbearers are Joe Harper, Stein Baughman, Jim Farley, Billy Shankle, Huey Warner, and Charles Causey. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Methodist Childrens' Home in Ruston, LA or to the charity of choice. Visitation will be Sunday, December 9, 2007 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA.

HELEN LOUISE AUSTIN Brown-Holley Funeral Home , Rayville, LA Funeral services for Helen Louise Austin, 84, of Mangham, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Monday, December 10, 2007 at Mangham Baptist Church, Mangham, LA with Rev. Rick Aultman officiating. Interment will follow in Gwin Cemetery in Mangham, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Helen Austin was born on December 17, 1922 in Mangham, LA and passed away on December 7, 2007 in Monroe LA. She was preceded in death by Parents, Neil and Jennie Prewitt. Survivors include her Husband, James Austin of Mangham; Children, Sandra Brundage and Husband, Harrison of Houston, Tx; and Larry Austin and Wife, Kay of Monroe; Grandchildren, Ryan Austin and Wife, Carla of West Monroe; Jessica Austin of Monroe; Cheryl Brundage of Houston, Tx; and Darryl Brundage of Houston, Tx; 1 Great Grandson, Bram Sebio-Brundage of Houston, Tx; and a Host of Nieces and Nephews. Pallbearers will be Paul Gandy, Doyle Robinson, Clinton Smart, Frank Hendrix, Ryan Austin, and Darryl Brundage. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Bruce and Jim Bruce. Visitation will be 4:00 PM till 7:00 PM Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville and 1:00 till 2:00 PM Monday at Mangham Baptist Church, Mangham. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneral homes.com

KAREN ANN RICHARDS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Karen Ann Richards, 49, of Lafayette, LA, formerly of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, December 10, 2007, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Rev. Mark Watson officiating. Burial will follow at St. Matthew Catholic Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Karen was born August 5, 1958 and passed away December 5, 2007. She was a member of St. Edmonds Church in Lafayette. She enjoyed cooking, making crafts, and spending time with her friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Mary Ann Richards. Survivors include her brother, Gregg Richards and wife Tammy; sister, Lori Debnam and husband Todd; niece, Jill Richards; nephew, Blake Richards; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Pallbearers will be Rick Siudy, Steve Sills, Mike Ditta, Jay Debnam, John Gullage, and Brian Barker. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe on Sunday, December 9, 2007, with a Vigil Wake Service at 7:00 PM. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MR. PRENTICE E. PARKER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mr. Prentice E. Parker, 82, of Nacogdoches, TX, formerly of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, December 10, 2007, at Riverview Cemetery with Rev. Joe Solomon officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Parker passed away December 6, 2007 at his residence in Nacogdoches, TX. He was born in Cotton Valley, LA and came to Monroe in 1945. He retired from White Rose Linen Service, and was a member of Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Johnnie Lowe Parker; daughter, Vicky Nyegaard; son, Bobbie Wayne Parker; and his parents, Noah E. and Velma Parker. Survivors include his daughter, Wendy Tucker and husband Chris of Nacogdoches, TX; son-in-law, Ernest Nyegaard of Rock Hill, SC; grandchildren, Tara Tucker, John Tucker and wife Megan, Emily Torres and husband Josh, Richard and Jet Tucker, Lucas and Tara Nyegaard, Josh Nyegaard; six great-grandchildren, two sisters, Bessie Baton of Utica, MS, and Inez Bryan of West Monroe; and two devoted family and caregivers, Curtis Dalton and Talmadge Robinson. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MR. WILLIAM A. "BILL" TATEL Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. William A. "Bill" Tatel, will be held at 3:00 PM, on Monday, December 10th, 2007, at the Cedar Crest Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Greg Clark officiating. Interment will follow in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. Tatel was born in Fitzgerald, GA on March 11th, 1926, and passed away on December 7th, 2007, in West Monroe, LA. He retired from the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in 1997. Mr. Tatel was a Veteran of the US Army. Survivors include his wife, Linda Tatel; sons, Jake Tatel and wife, Leslie, of Mission Viejo, CA, Randy Tatel of Nashville, TN and Daryl Platt and wife, Bonnie, of West Monroe, LA; daughters, Glendal Ward and husband, Gary, of Zephyr Hills, FL, and Dawn Platt of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and his best friend, "Tobey." Visitation is on Monday at the church from 1:30 PM until 3:00 PM prior to the service. On-line condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneral home.com

MRS. MERTIE RAWLS SMITH CRAWFORD Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Mertie Rawls Smith Crawford, 95, will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, December 10, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Woodson McGuffee officiating. Interment to follow in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Crawford was born May 24, 1912 to Charles and Joanna Rawls in Luna, LA. She passed away on December 8, 2007 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Eugene Smith, her second husband, Leon "Pete" Crawford and her loving son-in-law Loyd Butler. Also by her four sisters; Ethel Head, Odessa Evans, Beatrice Blakeney and Batiese Hilburn and five brothers; Clarence Rawls, L.A. Hilburn, L.E. Hilburn, Ed Hilburn and Charles Hilburn. Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Butler; grandson; Carey Butler and wife Karen; great grandchildren; Timothy and Michelle Butler and many nieces, nephews and cousins who were special to her. Pallbearers will be Jack Hilburn, Ronnie Blakeney, Ronnie Blakeney, Jr., Brent Hilburn, Donald Tolar and J. R. Hicks. Visitation will be Sunday, December 9, 2007 from 5:00 until 8:00 PM. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Ron Hammett, Dr. Donna Donald, Dr. Bill Ferguson, Dr. Archie and the wonderful nurses in the Glenwood I.C.U. for all the loving care given during her stay in the hospital. On-line condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneral home.com

MRS. RACHEL JOHNSON Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Rachel Johnson, age 75, will be held at 10:00AM, Monday, December 10, 2007, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Willie Parker. Interment will follow at Twin Cities Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Johnson was born on April 18, 1932, and passed away on December 7, 2007. She was preceded in death by a son, Floyd Gilmer Alford. Survivors include her husband of 18 years, Jessie Dale Johnson; sons, Ralph Edward Alford, Richard Joe Alford; grandchildren, Jody Alford, Marie Alford, Ralph E. Alford, II, Dustin H. Alford, Shalayna C. Alford Goza, and John M. Alford; great grandchildren, Brian E. May, Destiny M. Alford, Faith Lee Alford, Victoria Rose French and Bryant T. Alford; sisters, Aileen and Patsy; brothers, Earl, Don and Neil. Pallbearers will be family members and friends. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Sunday, December 9, 2007 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

WILLIAM HARRIS MAY November 11, 1984 to December 9, 2006 It's been a year since God took you by the hand and took you with him. We've missed you so much over these months, your smile, your humor, your laugh. You told us not to think that you had abandoned us, that love does not diminish; it grows stronger. I've tried to remember that and use it daily as life goes on. I've learned how greedy a person can be over this past year, only thinking of what else she can get. Not caring how much she has hurt others. This was not how you were. I know you are still with us wherever you go; you protect us, just as we protected you so many times. You told us to talk to you and you would find a way to answer us and I've found that to be true because you are in heaven, you are in his light. Your love for us transcends from heaven to earth. We are trying to finish out life with the enthusiasm and zest that we had when we were together in the physical sense, you told us that we owe this to you and to ourselves. Life continues for all of us. Your arms are around us, we feel your touch. You are with us because we love you and you are in the Light. A shadow of joy flickered; it was Will. Mom

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

JAMES WILLIAM "BILLY" LOYLESS Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Funeral services for Mr. James William "Billy" Loyless, 85, of Bastrop are scheduled for 9:00 AM Monday, December 10, 2007 at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Wesley Bennett officiating. Interment will follow in Beekman Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral home. Mr. Loyless was born June 17, 1922 in South Carolina and moved to Bastrop at the age of 6. He served in the United States Army during World War II and has been a member of Bethel Baptist Church for the past 57 years where he also served as a deacon. Mr. Loyless was employeed at International Paper Company for 37 years and also worked for the Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Department. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nelle Loyless; son, James Loyless, Jr. and wife Betty; daughter, Sharon Kelley; four grandchildren, Brad Fancher and wife Pam, Tiffany Fox and husband Scottie, David Loyless and Jonathan Loyless; two step-grandchildren, Allen Wilkinson and wife Katy and Melanie Lowery; three great grandchildren, Caleb Wilkinson, Logan Wilkinson and Bethany Fancher. Mr. Loyless is preceded in death by his parents, E. B. and Ollie Loyless; sister, Elizabeth Fraley; brother, John Ed Loyless; step-grandson, Eric Wilkinson and son-in-law, Marion Kelley. Serving as pallbearers will be: Buddy Richards, Charles Moore, Dexter Bryan, Carl Patrick, Butch Musgrove and David Boone. Honorary pallbearers are Johnny Hughes, R.W. Patrick and Earl Brown. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 9, 2007 at Bethel Baptist Church from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

JOHNNY LEE DODSON Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, La. Funeral services for Johnny Lee Dodson, 54, will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at Lapine Assembly of God Church with Sister Mildred Lenard officiating. Interment to follow at Ainsley Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Johnny Dodson was born February 5, 1953 in Borger, Texas and went to be with the Lord December 8, 2007. He was an avid deer hunter, enjoying hunting with his son and grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents Clyde Clarence "Pete" Dodson and Mildred Dodson. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Glenda Dodson; sons Randy Dodson and wife Nicole, and Ronnie Dodson; one sister Orvlyn "Lynn" Nugent; grandsons Christian "Burrhead" Dodson and Austin "Little Burrhead" Dodson. He will be greatly missed by his truck driving family and by all that knew and loved him. Pallbearers will be Mike Chenevert, Greg Rodgers, Gary Thomas, Matt Lawrence, Jim Graham and John Weaver. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ken Porter, Raymond Lewis, Jimmy Durant and Steve Poe. Visitation will be Monday December 10, 2007 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Lapine Assembly of God in West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

JOSEPH (JOE) A. HARRIS ROSE-NEATH FUNERAL HOME SHREVEPORT, LA Joseph (Joe) A. Harris, 88, of Shreveport, LA and formerly of West Monroe, LA and San Antonio, TX passed away Saturday, December 8, 2007 after a lengthy illness. Funeral services celebrating Joe's life will be held 2:30 PM, Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Chapel. Officiating will be Dr. Larry Williams of Broadmoor Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Rose-Neath Cemetery, Swan Lake Road, Bossier City, LA. The family will receive visitors from 1:30 PM until service time. Mr. Harris was born in Miami, AZ on June 15, 1919, to the late Aaron and Mayme Harris. Joe married his high school sweetheart, Vivian Hannsz, on October 12, 1939. Joe was a member and Deacon of Broadmoor Baptist Church, and served over 50 years as Deacon in various other churches, including First Baptist Church of West Monroe. He loved the Lord, taught his children to trust in the Lord and will be remembered for his inspirational Bible teaching. Joe was a faithful husband and the BEST father and grandfather ever! Mr. Harris began his career in 1939 with United Pipeline and retired after 40 years as the corporate Personnel Director of United Energy Resources. A veteran of WWII, he proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy from 1944 - 1946. Joe was a published poet and exceptional motivational speaker. Mr. Harris was also a member of The United Way, Rotary International and National Exchange Club. Preceding Joe in death are his parents, Aaron and Mayme King Harris and one sister and brother-in-law, Lucille Sachnowitz and her husband Sam. Left to cherish Joe's memory are his loving wife of 68 years, Vivian Hannsz Harris of Shreveport, LA; his children, William A. Harris, Sr. and wife Julia and Martha H. Jackson and husband Howard, all of Monroe, LA and Carolyn Lipsey and husband Fred of Shreveport, LA; grandchildren: William A. Harris, Jr., Joseph Harris, Elizabeth Jobe, Dianne McIntosh, Ric Lipsey and Jamie Jones and 10 great-grandchildren. The family appreciates Dr. Alan Borne, Gwen Swan and the staff of Live Oak for their compassionate care and Gordon Hinton for his faithful visits. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to our angel Brenda Mims who took such good care of Joe during his illness. Joe would encourage us to remember the family scripture: Romans 8:28, " We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those called according to His purpose." Memorials may be made to the Broadmoor Baptist Church Building Fund.

MARY BELLE DUNCAN SIMONEAUX Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Mary Belle Duncan Simoneaux, age 76 of Dry Prong will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, December 11, 2007 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Richard DeBusk officiating. Interment will follow in the Hebert Cemetery. Mrs. Simoneaux was born on October 7, 1931 in Hebert to the union of Charlie and Helen Garner Duncan and died Sunday, December 9, 2007 at her residence in Dry Prong. She was a cook and a caregiver. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, a brother, and a nephew. Survivors include her children: Dale and Margaret Stapleton of Dry Prong, David Stapleton of Dry Prong, Margaret and George Reynolds of Clay, KY, Helen Stapleton of Eugene, OR, Donna and Christopher Chauvin of French Settlement, LA, Barbara Stapleton of Gonzales, Beth Blackely and Richard of Lake Charles and Daniel Lindsey and Shanie Major of French Settlement, LA, her sister: Edna Cupples of Denham Springs, a special friend: Gina Zuatrevingt of Brusley, LA, thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 HWY 165, Columbia.

MRS. IVA MAURINE MEREDITH Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, La. Funeral services for Mrs. Iva Maurine Meredith, 84, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at the Cypress Baptist Church in West Monroe, La. with Rev. Larry Eubanks and Rev. George Bonner officiating. Interment will be in Cypress Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Meredith was born on March 24, 1923 in Minneaah, Oklahoma and died December 9, 2007 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Meredith was a member of the Cypress Baptist Church in West Monroe, La. She was employed at The Palace and Sears Department Stores and Metropolitan Life Insurance. She also was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed bowling. Mrs. Meredith loved singing gospel music. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Meredith, Sr.; Parents, John and Dicy Kelly, and her brothers, Irvin, Earl and Floyd Kelley. Survivors: Daughter, Linda Cummings and husband, Gary; Sons, George Meredith, Jr. and wife, Simone and Garland Meredith and wife, Faye; Grandchildren, George Cummings and wife, Sybil, Tashia Hines and husband, Dakin, Stephanie Jackson, Chastity Lanham, Byrn Meredith, Tamy Titus and husband, Steve, and Angela Wetzlay and husband, John; 12 Great Grandchildren; Sisters, Jean Bush Bridge of Port, Tx. and Marion Klepzig of Westlake, LA and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Byrn Meredith, George Cummings, Dakin Hines, Steve Titus, O.L. Gregory and Bobby Murphy Jr. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. and from 9:00 A.M. until service time Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to Cypress Baptist Church Building Fund or the Gideons. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MRS. MABEL HALL FIELDS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, La. Graveside services for Mrs. Mabel Hall Fields, 93, of Rayville and West Monroe, La. will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at Roselawn Memorial Garden in Calhoun, La. with Rev. Roger Johnson officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. On Saturday, December 8, 2007, Mabel Smith Hall Fields was welcomed to her heavenly home by a host of family and friends who waited patiently beside Heavens Gate for a joyous and happy reunion once again. She was born in a little town outside of Leesville, LA. on September 19, 1914. For over fifty years she was married to Arthur William Hall, her childhood sweetheart. After his death several years later, she married Thomas Henry Fields, Sr., the father of her daughter-in-law, Anitra Fields Hall. Mrs. Fields is survived by her husband, Thomas Henry Fields, Sr.; daughter and son-in-law, Art and Jim Grantham of Tullahoma, Tennessee and son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Anitra Hall of West Monroe, La.; Grandchildren, Lauri Warlick, (John) Lynna Caples, (Ricky) Mark Grantham, (Martha) Kelly Saringer, (Bill); Great Grandchildren, Jenna Warlick, Jonathan Warlick, Hall Caples, Evyn Caples, Elizabeth Grantham, Thomas Grantham, Alexis Saringer, and Grant Saringer. The love of and for her "second family", Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Fields, Jr., Mr. G. E. Fields, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fields, and all of their children and grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations may be made to a charity that would benefit others. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

VERMA "NANNY" AVERITTE GRAHAM CONTI Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Verma "Nanny" Averitte Graham Conti, 93, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at First Baptist Church in Monroe, with Dr. Alan Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Conti was born May 7, 1914, in Downsville, LA and passed away Saturday, December 08, 2007 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Travis Laverne Graham; her second husband, Nicholas Conti, Jr.; a son, Nicholas Conti, III of Monroe; her parents, Vester and Velma Averitte of Downsville; one sister, Lillian Averitte Taylor of Point, LA; and one brother, Herman Averitte of West Monroe. Survivors include three daughters, Carolyn Graham Whitfield of Monroe, LA, Sara Conti Ouillette of Pensacola, FL, and Virginia Conti of Denham Springs, LA; and one brother, Victor Averitte of Downsville, LA. She is also survived by grandchildren, Lisa Whitfield Herlevic of Monroe, LA, Steve Ashcraft of Steubenville, OH, Lou Ashcraft and Warren Ashcraft, both of Roswell, GA, Eve Ashcraft Dove of Destin, FL, Ann Ashcraft Dunn of Lake Charles, LA, Lora Garcia of Denham Springs, LA, Lucy Stabler of Baton Rouge, LA, Danny Wiggins of Baytown, TX, Chris Conti of West Monroe, LA, Todd Conti of Baton Rouge, LA, and Julie Conti Digiovanni of Monroe, LA; great-grandchildren, Amy Elizabeth Herlevic of Sandy Springs, GA, Adam, Alex, and Austin Ashcraft of Steubenville, OH, Michelle Ashcraft of Roswell, GA, Lennon and Sophie Dove of Destin, FL, Kaitlyn and Grant Dunn of Lake Charles, LA, Megan, Candace, and Wayne Stabler, Jr. of Baton Rouge, LA, Nicholas and Avery Wiggins of Baytown, TX, Stephanie Digiovanni of Monroe, LA, Christy Conti of West Monroe, LA, and Nicholas Conti, II of Baton Rouge, LA; many nieces and nephews, and her very special friend, Jewel Wright. In her early working years, she and her first husband were involved in the dry cleaning business for many years and later she was employed by The Monroe New Star as a proof reader for twenty-two years, retiring in 1979. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Monroe for many years where she served on many committees and as secretary of the Vota Vita Sunday School Class. She also sang with the Singing Sam's Senior Choir. She and her second husband enjoyed growing and showing roses and were member of the Rose Society. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Lou Ashcraft, Warren Ashcraft, Danny Wiggins, Chris Conti, Todd Conti, and Rick Herlevic, grandson-in-law. Honorary pallbearers will be Marty Herlevic, and Tommy Scurria. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 7:30 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to The Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, 7200 Desiard St., Monroe, LA 71203 or to the charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

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

DELORES GIVENS TURNBOW Laird Funeral Home Natchez, MS Graveside services for Delores G. Turnbow, 93, who died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, at Magnolia House, will be 11:00 AM today at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, in Calhoun, with the Rev. Greg Clark officiating. Mrs. Turnbow was born Feb. 3, 1914, in Monticello, the daughter of Joseph and Alice Givens. She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters; a son, T. Dwayne Brown; and a granddaughter, Caroline Shields Brown. Survivors include her son Larry L. "Butch" Brown and wife, Shields, both of Natchez, MS; daughter, Billie B. Smith and husband, John, both of Calhoun; grandchildren, Kim Clement and husband, Michael, both of West Monroe, Larry L. Brown and wife, Sasha, both of Natchez, MS, C. Sessions Brown and wife, Mandy, both of Memphis, TN, and Reagan B. Glenn and husband, Kevin, both of Bolton, MO; great-grandchildren, Ansley Elizabeth Brown of Natchez, MS, Sessions Hite Brown of Memphis, TN, and Kayla Glenn and Ashley Glenn, both of Belton, MO; her sister, Stella Hammack of Zachary; a very special and loving niece, Laverne Rabb, and her daughter, Debbie Hammack, both of Woodville, MS; and many other nieces and nephews. The family gives thanks to her loyal friend and caregiver, Judy Lewis, and the entire staff of Magnolia House for their love and patient care, and to Dr. Jerry Iles and Dr. T. Pham, and Community Hospice, Ann Cobb, for her comfort and caregiving. Pallbearers will be Larry L. Brown Jr., C. Sessions Brown, Michael Clement and Elliot Hammack. Memorials may be sent to either the Sunshine Shelter in Natchez, MS or to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.

J. D. "DOUGLAS" BICKLEY Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Funeral services for J.D. "Douglas" Bickley, 95, of Bastrop, LA are scheduled for 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Mark Benge officiating. Interment will follow in Christ Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Golden Funeral Home. Mr. Bickley, a retired employee of 44 years with Louisiana Power and Light Company and member of First United Methodist Church for over 65 years, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2007 at his residence. He was very active in Bastrop's civic clubs, being past president of the Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club. Mr. Bickley was a former recepient of the Nathan Bolton Award. He loved his family, church, the town of Bastrop and the people of this community. Mr. Bickley is now re-united with his wife of 65 years, Mavis Morie Emmons Bickley and his parents, Joseph L. Bickley and Mollie Norwood Bickley. He is survived by his son, James Douglas Bickley, Jr. and wife Gay of Baton Rouge, LA; grandson, James Douglas Bickley, III of Baton Rouge, LA and three nieces. Serving as pallbearers are: Doug Bickley, Ryan Larussa, Warren Walker, Warren Ardoin, Nelson Orr and Dr. John Garrett. Honorary pallbearers are: Dr. E.D. Baker, Sam Williams, Jerry West and Johnny Bond.

JASON BENJAMIN HAYES Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Funeral services for Jason Benjamin Hayes, 40, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 13, 2007 at First United Methodist Church, Monroe, LA with Rev. Larry Stafford officiating. Interment will follow in Pines Memorial Gardens, Ruston, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Jason Hayes was born on May 9, 1967 in San Angelo, TX and passed away on December 9, 2007 in West Monroe, LA. Jason attended school in Shreveport and Ruston, LA graduating from Cedar Creek High School. He attended Louisiana Tech University where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Monroe, LA. Jason was preceded in death by his father Dr. Joe B. Hayes, maternal grandparents Atlas and Marion Pierce, paternal grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Joe Hayes grandfather Ralph E. McNabb, Sr. and uncles, Rick McNabb and Arthur Pierce. Survivors include his children Jacob B. Hayes and Pierce F. Hayes of Shreveport, LA, mother and father Sherry and Ron McNabb of Monroe, LA, sisters, Heather L. Hayes of Destin, FL, Rhonda McCartt and husband Mark of St. Paul, TX, Andrea Kaminski and husband, Guy of Nashville, TN; brothers, Josh Hayes of Destin, FL, Kevin McNabb and wife Missy of Monroe, LA Jared Franklin and wife, Karen of Shreveport, LA, James Franklin of Shreveport, LA, grandmother Lorraine McNabb of Ruston, LA, step-mother Peggy Hayes of Shreveport, LA, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, friends and a very special friend, Jessica Ray and her children, Madi and Christopher. Pallbearers will be Kevin McNabb, Josh Hayes, Jared Franklin, James Franklin, Wes Hudson and John Mays. Honorary pallbearer will be Matt Stover. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA on Wednesday, December 12, 2007. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com.

TONY HARWELL Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Tony Harwell died peacefully at his home in Mangham Sunday afternoon surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on August 5, 1962, in Delhi, LA. He was a 1980 graduate of Winnsboro High School and graduated from ULM in 1986. He was a faithful fan and avid supporter of ULM football. He was a member of Lone Cherry Baptist Church. His work career included athletic director! At the Methodist Children's Home in Ruston; Diagnostic Health Services in West Monroe, and in the Glenwood Heart Cath Lab. His last employment before his illness was pharmaceutical sales for P.D.I. He was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) in 2003. He is survived by a daughter, Savannah Kathryn and a son, Avery Lee of Tulsa, OK; by his parents, Robert Neal and Evelyn Smith Harwell; a brother, Neal Harwell; one niece, Maddy Harwell all of Mangham; Uncle, Larry Harwell and Sandra of Rayville, aunt and uncle, Sybil and Dr. Michael Albritton of Springfield, MO; grandmother, Blanche L. Harwell of Mangham; great aunt, Elizabeth Harwell and numerous cousins. He is also survived by a very special "God sent" loving, caring friend, Susan Kilgore Booth of Denham Springs. His extended family includes Donnie and Sue Easterling, Johnny and Bonnie Guice, Jim and Natalie Guice Adams and Carleen Bridges and her daughters, Holly, Dari and Amanda of Ponchatoula, LA. Also Laten and Dolly Bridges of Rayville. Preceded in death by his grandparents, R.L. and Syvillar Bennett Smith and Ersel and Margie Harwell and an uncle, Robert L. Smith, Jr. and Daryl Bridges. Visitation will be Tuesday, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Services will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, at the First Baptist Church in Rayville. Burial will be at Rhymes Cemetery on Hwy 15 under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville. Officiating Rev. Doyle Adams and Rev. John Albright. The eulogy will be given by John Guice. Pallbearers will be Bobby Jones, Ritchie Woods, Mark Keene, Todd Huff, Jay Brown, and Paul Brown. Memorials can be made to ALS Association, LA Chapter, PO Box 66825, Baton Rouge, LA 70896 or to the ALS Association LA Chapter website, www.webla.alsa.org, Community of Hope, Tribute Funds, Find a Fund and Donate. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneral homes.com.

Henry Baker, 55
RAYVILLE — Henry Baker, a laborer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

James Brown, 45
James Brown of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is noon-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery, Columbia.

L.V. Brown, 70
RAYVILLE — L.V. Brown, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Verma Graham Conti, 93
Verma L. Averitte Graham Conti of Monroe, a retired proofreader for The News-Star, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. today at
First Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Edna B. Dodson, 79
RAYVILLE — Edna Bowman Dodson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery near Holly Ridge.

Johnny Lee Dodson, 54
Johnny Lee Dodson of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Lapine Assembly of God, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Ainsley Cemetery, Quitman, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Vera Dunlap, 59
RAYVILLE — Vera Dunlap, a housewife, died Dec. 3. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mabel Hall Fields, 93
RAYVILLE — Mabel Smith Hall Fields, formerly of West Monroe, died Saturday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary Jo Fulton, 88
Mary Jo Fulton of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Private family services were Monday at Twin Cities Memorial Garden Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lee Roy Gill, 71
FARMERVILLE — Lee Roy Gill died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Betty Jo Haley, 72
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Betty Jo Haley, formerly of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Celzin Venetta Hassen, 47
QUITMAN — Celzin Venetta Hassen, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church, Chatham. Visitation is 2-4:45 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Collier Cemetery, Chatham.

Terry L. Hatfield, 40
Terry L. Hatfield of Monroe died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Bobbie Hillard, 58
BASTROP — Bobbie Hillard, a housewife, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Jonathan Dean Hodge, 37
Jonathan Dean Hodge of West Monroe, an electrician, died Monday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Further arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

William Paul Howard, 68
WINNSBORO — William Paul Howard, a retired A&R Pipeline offshore foreman, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Seven Oaks Funeral Home, Water Valley Miss. and Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Gabe Hubbard, 102
BASTROP — Gabe Hubbard, a logger, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Max A. Jones, 79
FERRIDAY — Max A. Jones died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Westside Baptist Church, Ferriday. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery, Jena, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Frances L. McDonald, 76
WISNER — Frances Lofton McDonald, a retired fabric store owner, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. today at Wisner First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Iva Maurine Meredith, 84
Iva Maurine Meredith of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. today at Cypress Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time today at the church. Burial will be in Cypress Baptist Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Phyllis Minniefield, 46
Phyllis Minniefield of Monroe, a maintenance engineer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

James Playford, 36
OSECOLA, Ark. — James Playford died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Alice Brown Smith, 91
GRAMBLING — Alice Brown Smith, a retired educator, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Lewis Temple CME Church, Grambling. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookhaven, Miss.

William L. Smith, 64
RAYVILLE — William L. Smith died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Doris Simmons, 52
Doris Simmons of Monroe, a waitress, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Monroe.

Marvin B. Stewart, 92
BASTROP — Marvin B. Stewart, a retired Stauffer Chemical employee, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Vernon Allen Torbor, 75
RUSTON — Vernon Allen "VA" Torbor, a school bus driver, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Clay. Visitation is 2-4:45 p.m. Wednesday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.

Baby Girl Ware, infant
BASTROP — Baby Girl Ware, the infant daughter of Darmecia Ware, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

John M. Welch Sr., 74
JONESVILLE — John Marshal Welch Sr. died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Barnett, Loyd C.: 11 a.m. today, Antioch Community Church.
Bonnette, Cheryl Slayton: 1 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, St. Joseph.
Fairley, Geneva Puckett: 1 p.m. Wednesday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Delhi.
O'Neal, Harold Douglas: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Roberts, Willie Mae Thomas: 11 a.m. Saturday, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.
Simoneaux, Mary Belle Duncan: 10 a.m. today, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia