Obituaries - May 2009

May 1, 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

DANIEL WALLACE DOHERTY Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Daniel Wallace Doherty, a lifelong resident of Jennings, LA. joined his beloved wife Marion Guidry in Heaven on April 20, 2009 at the youthful age of 90. They met in their early twenties against the backdrop of World War II. On March 18, 1943 they were married in Crowley, LA. Daniel served as a sergeant in the United States Air Force. After being discharged from the Air Force, Daniel and Marion moved to Jennings, LA. where he started a business manufacturing sea-worthy vessels for commercial operation. However, his favorite hobby was making jewelry, which he dispensed liberally to his friends and family. He is survived by three children: Daniel W. Doherty, Jr., M. D., of Liberal, KS., George F. Doherty, of Lafayette, LA., and Marion Doherty Broussard and her husband, Gerald Broussard, M. D., of Monroe, LA., nineteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Diane Doherty Young, of Monroe, LA. He is also survived by one brother, Dolan Doherty of Evangeline, LA . Friends of Daniel and his family are welcome to visit Kilpatrick Funeral Home on 1200 Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA., Friday, May 1, 2009 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The funeral service will be conducted at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on 909 N 33rd St., Monroe, LA., Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 2:00 PM, with burial to follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park. Online Condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

DORIS BLYTHE ANDREWS MENEFEE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Private family services for Mrs. Doris Blythe Andrews Menefee, 100, of Monroe, will be held Friday, May 1, 2009, at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev. Gregg Riley officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Menefee passed away Thursday, April 30, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. M. "Pete" Menefee; son, Jerry Leonard Menefee; and granddaughter, Kristi Ann Cook. Survivors include her daughter, Ann Menefee Cook and husband James; grandsons, Jamie Cook, Mike Cook and wife Sherry; granddaughter, Jena Brubaker; and many great and great-great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

EMMA LEE SMITH HENDERSON Smith Funeral Home Monroe, LA Emme Lee Henderson was born to the union of the late Andrew and Myrtle Smith on February 25,1927 in Wisner, Louisiana. She departed life on April 27, 2009 in Monroe, Louisiana at home with her family. Services for Emma will be Saturday at Liberty Christian Center in Monroe at 11:00. Visitation will be 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Emma united her faith with Avenue Baptist Church under the late Reverend C.H. Reed. At Avenue, she remained a faithful and devoted member throughout sickness and until death. Emma accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was a member of many, many organizations associated with the church, including but not limited to, the Mission, Sunday School, Usher Board, Church Treasurer, BB&O Association and Seminary. She traveled to many destinations just to study the Word of God. She loved church and she loved people ! Emma was blessed to carry the power of the anointing with her: she touched many, many lives thorough her work in the Monroe City Schools as well as in church. Emma was preceded in death by her husband, William Henderson and one son, Reverend Roneld Ray Henderson. Her legacy will forever be held dear and cherished by her children, Lee Zelnola Henderson Smith ( Joe), Issac Henderson (Carolyn), and Fredrick Henderson (Earline) all of Monroe, Louisiana, Willie James Henderson (JoAnn) of Romulus, Michigan, one daughter-in-law, Prophetess Fredessa Henderson Sharp of Vicksburg, Mississippi, one goddaughter, Irene Harris of Tulsa, Oklahoma, six siblings, Jessie Smith (Gwen), Mallissie Gadson both of Detroit, Michigan, Maggie Webster of Sicily Island, Louisiana, Willie Smith, Lula Logwood (Sam) and Luella Smith all of Monroe, Louisiana, 21 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and on great-great- grandson, and a host of of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, and friends.

LT. COL. EDWARD JACKSON TRICE, JR. Powell Funeral Home, Inc South Boston, Virginia Lt. Col. Edward Jackson Trice, Jr. of South Boston, Virginia, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009. He was born in Radford, Virginia on September 21, 1932 and was 76 years of age.He was married for 51 happy years to Anita Danna Trice, who survives. Lt. Col. Trice was retired from the U. S. Army, having served in the Korean Conflict and in Vietnam. He is survived by, His wife, Anita Danna Trice; one daughter, Ruth Angela Maria Trice; one sister, Sally Harvey Trice Green. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, at 2:30 PM at Powell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery with Military Rites. Flowers are appreciated; those wishing to give memorials may also consider the Halifax Regional Hospice, 2204 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, Virginia 24592 . Online condolences may be directed to www. powellfunerals.com. Arrangements are by Powell Funeral Home in South Boston, Virginia.

MONA LEE MCEACHARN KENNEDY GILLILAND Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Mona Lee Gilliland, 100, of Delhi will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 1, 2009 at the Delhi Masonic Cemetery officiated by Rev. Chris Thomas with eulogy by son-in-law Charles Merka. Visitation will be held at the cemetery from 9:30 AM Friday until time of services. Mrs. Gilliland was born on December 27, 1908 in Franklin Parish, LA. to the late Neal McEacharn, Sr. and Eliza Elizabeth Smith McEacharn. She is also preceded in death by her husbands, Arthur John Kennedy, and Dr. O. I. Gilliland; five brothers, Neal Jr., Ernest, Frank, Russell and Stanley McEacharn and three sisters, Sally Stephens, Ulma Phillips and Zelma Strong. She is survived by two daughters, Jeanette Kennedy Merka and husband Charles of Mt. Pleasant, TX. and Jo Ann Schmidt and husband John of Delhi, LA., three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be Bud LaPrarie, Doyle McEacharn, Bruce McEacharn, Mike McEacharn, David McEacharn, Kenneth McEacharn, Mike Wilson, Fred McEacharn, James McEacharn, J. S. McEacharn, Max Dixon and David Nichols. Any planned memorials may be made to the Delhi United Methodist Church. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com.

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May 2, 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

DANIEL WALLACE DOHERTY See May 1

DORIS BLYTHE ANDREWS MENEFEE See May 1

EMMA LEE SMITH HENDERSON See May 1

LT. COL. EDWARD JACKSON TRICE, JR. See May 1

MONA LEE MCEACHARN KENNEDY GILLILAND See May 1

May 3, 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

BILLIE JEAN SPURLOCK MCDUFFIE Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Billie Jean Spurlock McDuffie, 80, of West Monroe will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, May 4, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. George Wortham officiating. Graveside services will be held at 4:00 PM Monday at Lake Village Cemetery in Lake Village, Arkansas. Mrs. McDuffie died May 2, 2009 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She was a member of the Highland Presbyterian Church in West Monroe. Born and raised in Jennie, AR, Mrs. McDuffie earned a degree in elementary education from Arkansas A&M in Monticello (currently UAM). She later earned a Masters Degree in Education from Louisiana Tech University. Mrs. McDuffie retired from the Ouachita School System where she taught at Drew School. Mrs. McDuffie was married to the late J. Bryan McDuffie who preceded her in death on March 5, 2009. A loving wife, devoted mother, and entertaining grandmother, she will be greatly missed by those she leaves behind. She is survived by her son, J.B. McDuffie, Jr. and wife Suzanne; daughter, Jean McDuffie; grandchildren, J. Bryan McDuffie, III, and Jennifer Barrett McDuffie; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Blythe McDuffie, Jack Dement, Richard Poole, Trevor Melnor, Dennis Rogers, and Barnett McDuffie. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Joan, Renee, Lisa, and Mary. Your care and loyalty through this difficult time is valued and cherished. Memorials may be made to the Highland Presbyterian Church in West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

BILLY BEN LETSON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Dr. Billy Ben Letson, 78, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 3, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Dr. Letson passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2009. He was born December 12, 1930 in McCalla, AL. He was a member of North Monroe Baptist Church where he was a member of the Agape Sunday School class. His parents, Paul and Susie Rosser Letson, preceded him in death. Dr. Letson received his BS degree in Chemical Engineering in May of 1954 from the University of Alabama. He worked at Chemstrand in Decatur, AL until entering the U. S. Army as a Second Lieutenant and served at Ft. Belvoir in Virginia and Ft. Campbell, KY, with the 927 Engineering Company. Upon discharge, he returned to Chemstrand before returning to graduate school at the University of Alabama for his Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering and PhD in Chemistry in 1964. He was an Instructor in the Mechanical Drawing Department. He completed his Dissertation on research done while working for the U. S. Bureau of Mines in Tuscaloosa, AL. He was a member of Tau Bata Pi; Engineering Honor Society at the University of Alabama. After completing his PhD, he was employed at the Army Missile Command in Huntsville, AL. In August 1965 he joined the faculty at Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe, LA where he was a Professor of Chemistry until retirement in 1996. NLU Alumni Association recognized Dr. Letson with an Outstanding Teacher in the College of Pure & Applied Science and the Distinguished Teacher Award in October of 1989. He was named a Favorite Professor by the Beta Delta Chapter of Lambda Tau, chosen by his students. Dr. Letson is survived by his wife, Tommie Hereford Letson; special dog, Lucy; daughter, Lori Cason and husband Randy; son, Jeff Letson; grandchildren, Ashley Reed and husband Rodney; Andy Bryant, Magen Letson, Bryant Letson, and Alison Bryant; brother, Neil Letson and wife Patricia of Harrison, TN; sister, Katie Gregg and husband Carlos of Sheffield, AL; sister-in-law, Carolyn Hereford Marshall and husband Jack; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to North Monroe Baptist Church and ULM Foundation. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Larry O Linde and staff, as well as Dr. Scott Burkett, Dr. Karen Beene, Dr. Daniel Hutton, Dr. Uma Rangaraj; and the staff of St. Francis Medical Center for the care given to Dr. Letson. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

IN MEMORY OF BETTY DIANA MEWBORN 2/7/48 - 5/2/99 God called your name so gently that only you could hear. No one heard the footsteps of the angel drawing near. Softly from the shadows there came a gentle call, you closed your eyes and went to sleep and quietly left us all. Tina, Clay & Adam Carlisle, Lola, Jay, Mike Mewborn, Cindy and Robert Ducker

JACOB N. "JAKE" PEROT Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Jacob N. "Jake" Perot, 80, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, May 4, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Roy Ervin Southern officiating. Interment will follow at Chase Cemetery in Chase, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Perot was born March 21, 1929 in Oak Grove, LA and died April 30, 2009 at the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home. He served in the United States Army as a paratrooper during the Korean War and retired from Illinois Central Railroad. Mr. Perot was a Masonic Mason and loved hunting and fishing. He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ruth Hill Perot; parents, Osbon Perot and Mary Bonner Welch; and brothers, Donald Lee Perot, Eddie Joe Perot, Billy Mac Perot, and Harlan M. Bonner. He is survived by his sons, Richard Perot and wife Jill, Steve Perot and wife Renee, and Jeff Perot and wife Shannon; daughter, Sara Hendricks and husband Jeff; grandsons, Chad Perot, Andrew Moore, Matthew Moore, Ethan Perot, Judson Porter, Seth Perot, Clayton Porter, and Wayne Hendricks; granddaughters, Anna Redding, Amy Hendricks, Candyce, Casey, and Mackenzie Perot; brothers, Bruce Bonner, Gene Perot, and Vern Tolbird; and sisters, Mary Frances Hernandez and Juanita Ramage. Pallbearers will be Barry Bonner, Rocky Bonner, Chad Perot, Ethan Perot, Seth Perot, and Wayne Hendricks. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. The family would like to express their appreciation to the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home, Premier Hospice, and Landmark Nursing Home for their special care of Mr. Jake in his last years. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

JEFFERY DECATUR DEAN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Jeffery D. Dean 85, of West Monroe, LA will be at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 5, 2009 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Skip Dean officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, La. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mr. Dean was born December 14, 1923 in McCall Creek, Ms. and passed away in Monroe, LA. on May 2, 2009. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a retired Machinist at Olin Papermill. Mr. Dean was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. His death leaves a heartache only God can heal, but love leaves a memory that no one can steal. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Nettles Dean, parents, Edward and Clara Dean. He is survived by his daughters, Edna Canal, Clara Wall, Linda Moore and husband Ernest, grandsons, Shane Moore, Troy Moore and wife Toni, David Canal and wife Sherry, Jeffery Wall, grand daughter, Kala Crowe and husband Todd, great grandchildren,Tyler Moore, Mandy Casey, Sydnee Crowe, Bailey Crowe, Carlee Canal, Hunter Canal, also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, special friend, Ada Lenard. Pallbearers will be David Canal, Troy Moore, Shane Moore, Jeffery Wall, Joey Crawford, Kermit Soileau. Visitation will be Monday, May 4, 2009 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

JUNE BACON WHITE Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA June Bacon White died at the age of 85 on Friday, May 1, 2009 at the Oak Woods Home for the Elderly in Mer Rouge, LA. Visitation with the family will be Sunday, May 3, 2009 from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Cox Funeral Home in Bastrop, LA. Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 AM. Monday, May 4, 2009, at the Oak Ridge Episcopal Cemetery with Reverends Ramon Warren and Sam Emanuel officiating. Mrs. White was born June 6, 1923 to George Donald and Lurline Hopkins Bacon of Mer Rouge, LA. She graduated from Mer Rouge High School, attended Brenau College in Gainsville, GA and graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge with a Bachelor of Music degree. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. Mrs. White married her late husband Warren Shelby White, Jr. on October 17, 1947. They lived their entire married life of 58 years in Mer Rouge, LA. "Miss June" as she was affectionately known, was a member of Mer Rouge Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Mrs White was a devoted mother of four. She is survived by her three daughters Jo Lynn Stampley of Monroe, LA, Becky Williams of Nashville, TN., Donna McAdams and her husband, Johnny of Mer Rouge; one son, W. Shelby White III and his wife, Sandy of Lafayette, LA.; seven grandchildren John Nelson McAdams and his wife, Karen, Sarah Beth McAdams, Hilary Williams, Holly Williams, Anna White, Rachel White and Adam White; one great-grandchild, Ian Michael McAdams; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband Warren Shelby White, Jr.; sisters, Elaine Bacon Brodnax and Donna Bacon Rodgers; brother, George Donald Bacon, Jr. and a grandson, William Warren Wallace. Serving as pallbearers will be Dixon Abell, Dickie Blackwell, Win Brandon, Bob Erle Clark, William Hayden, Michael McAdams, Dr. Allen Spires, and Gil White. Honorary pallbearers are Elton Kennedy, Virgil McKoin, Bill Morrow, and John Spires. The family would like to especially thank the entire staff at Oak Woods for their tireless care and support of "Miss June". For those who wish memorials may be made to the Oak Woods Home or the Elderly or the Methodist Children's Home in Ruston, LA. www.coxfuneral.com

ORVAL "PAW PAW" CROCKER Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Orval Crocker, 82, of Calhoun, LA will be at 1:00 PM, Monday, May 4, 2009 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Werner Aswell and Rev. Max Ates officiating. Interment will follow at Beulah Cemetery in Calhoun, La. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mr. Crocker was born December 10, 1926 in Choudrant, LA and passed away at home May 1, 2009 in Calhoun, LA. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a retired Operator at Georgia Pacific. His greatest passion was spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Laverne E. Crocker and a grandchild Ashley Taylor. He is survived by his two sons, Mike Crocker and wife Lisa of Calhoun, LA, T. O. Crocker and wife Charlene of Calhoun, LA; two daughters, Gayle Holman and husband Jim of Monroe, LA, and Robin Crocker Black of Calhoun, LA ; three brothers, Willis Crocker, Horace "Pick" Crocker, and J. N. Crocker; two sisters, Julliette Lewis and Lylia McLure; seventeen grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Nicholas Crocker, Justin Crocker, Heath Crocker, T. J. Holman, Matt Holman and Chad Black. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

PAUL REITZAMMER Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Paul Reitzammer, 92, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, May 4, 2009 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe with Dr. E. Whit Holmes. Interment to follow in Tripp Cemetery in Arkansas City, Arkansas on Monday, May 4, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Jody Gannaway officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. Reitzammer was born March 30, 1917 in Arkansas City, AR. and died May 1, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louie and Helen Reitzammer, his beloved wife of 40 years, Elizabeth Hayton Hill Reitzammer, sons, George (Sam) Reitzammer, Phillip Reitzammer, brothers, Bill Reitzammer, Louis Reitzammer, stepson, Ray Hill. Survivors include son, Paul Reitzammer, Jr., stepdaughter, Jeanne Hill of Houston, Texas, daughter in law, Marian Reitzammer of Pensacola, FL., Dianne Reitzammer Latour of Maurice, LA. brothers, Ed Reitzammer of Memphis, TN., Pete Reitzammer (Bookie) of Hot Springs, Arkansas, sister in law, Juanita Reitzammer of Jackson, Tn. Also survived by numerous grand children, great grand children, nieces and nephews. He was a member of Parkview Baptist Church, where he served on the properties ministries team and a member of Men's Bible class. He was an employee of the US Army Corp of Engineers as a hydraulic engineer. During WWII, he helped build 80 ships working in the Electrical Department of the Engineering Department at Ingall's Ship Building Corp at Pascagoula, MS. He was formally chairman of Monroe Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Sub Station of Northeast, La. He retired as an Electrical Engineer for Columbian Chemical Company, Monroe, LA. Honorary Pallbearers will be Onie Hopkins and the Men's Bible Class, Parkview Baptist Church. Visitation will be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. on Sunday, May 3, 2009 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff and residents of the Arbors & Terrace in West Monroe where Mr. Paul has resided for almost the last five years. They have been his family and friends and have taken great care of him. Love you all. The family would also like to thank the nursing staff in ICU at Glenwood Medical Center for taking great care of Mr. Paul and consideration of family members. On-line condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneral home.com

SIMELO BILLY RAY JOYNER SR. Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, LA Funeral services for Simelo "Billy Ray" Joyner Sr., age 74 of Lake Providence, LA. will be 10:00 AM, Monday, May 4, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Lake Providence with Pastor Mitch Minson and Rev. Stowe Harbin officiating. Interment will be in the Providence Memorial Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence. Visitation will Sunday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Cox Funeral Home. Mr. Joyner retired from the U.S. Postal service after 38 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake Providence. He served his country in the 2nd Division of the United States Marine Corp. and was a member of the American Legion - Powell Martin Barrett Post #37. Billy Ray is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carolyn Clement Joyner of Lake Providence, LA.; son and daughter-in-law, Simelo Joyner Jr. and Nel Joyner of Clinton, MS; daughter, Lori Beth Joyner of Tallulah, LA.; grandchildren, Sarah and Hannah Joyner. Pallbearers will be Ralph McCurdy, Roger Clement, Johnny House, Andy Brister, John Wesley Clement, Stowe Harbin.

May 4, 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

DR. THOMAS J. MULHEARN, III Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Dr. Thomas J. Mulhearn, III, 58, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Rev. Edmund Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Mulhearn passed away Saturday, May 2, 2009. He was a graduate of Neville High School and LSU School of Medicine. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas J. Mulhearn, Jr. and Edna Mae Brock Mulhearn. Survivors include his sons, Burns Mulhearn and Dr. Thomas Mulhearn, IV and wife Emma; granddaughters, Ella and Hailey; aunt, Elizabeth Mulhearn Slaughter; numerous cousins. Pallbearers will be Wayne Landrum, David Burkett, Morgan Wright, Justin Mitchell, Jeramy Schlottman, and Robert Barber. Memorials may be made to Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 900 Good Shepherd Lane, Monroe, LA 71201. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

May 5, 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

THOMAS A.HERRING Owens Memorial Chapel Arcadia, LA Graveside services for Thomas A. Herring, 81, formerly of West Monroe, will be 3:00 PM Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Unionville Cemetery near Dubach with Mr. Donald Wood officiating. Mr. Herring died Saturday, May 2, 2009 in Homer, LA following a Lengthy illness. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Herring is preceded in death by his wife, Melva "Jane" Herring. He worked for Dr. Pepper Bottling and then Coca Cola Bottling where he retired in 1991 after many years of service. He is also a Navy veteran that served in the Pacific Theater during WW II. Mr. Herring is a longtime member and Deacon in The Living Church of God and was an avid gardener. He is survived by his brother, Virgil Herring of Simsboro; Nieces, Dianne Herring and Geneva Tipps of Dermont, AR., Laverne Griffith of West Monroe and other nieces and nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Herring, James Herring, James Virgil (Jamey) Herring, David Griffith, David Herring and H.L. Brown. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 6, 2009 from 1:30PM until 2:30PM at the funeral home prior to the graveside. To leave an on-line memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorial funeralhome.com.

May 6, 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

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May 7, 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ALVIN COPELAND HARPER Gill First National Funeral Home , Winnsboro, LA. Graveside services for Alvin Copeland Harper, 84, of Ocala, FL formerly of Crowville, LA, will be 2:00 PM May 9, 2009 at the Crowville Masonic Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Harper officiating under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro, LA. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM on May 9, 2009 at the funeral home. Alvin was born March 11, 1925 to the union of his parents Arthur Harris and Lilly Pylant Harper and passed from this life on April 30, 2009. He was a resident of Summerville Ocala West Alzheimer Care Facility. After graduating from Crowville High School he entered the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII where he served form 1943 to 1945. After service he received his B. S. Degree in 1952 from Louisiana State University, his M. S. Degree in 1954 from Louisiana State University, and his PHD in 1962 from Purdue University. Alvin spent 27 years with Louisiana State University in various administrative capacities including Executive Vice-President and Chancellor of the Agriculture Center before retiring in 1984. he was an avid outdoorsman and gardener Mr. Harper is preceded in death by his parents; wife: Lillie Sistrunk Harper; son: Steven Wayne Harper; brothers: James .Harper and Arthur Harper; sisters: Doris Ashley, Mattie McDuffie, and Maurice Craft. Alvin is survived by his wife: Kathryn Dawson Harper of Ocala, FL; son and daughter-in-law Kenneth and Kay Harper of Yukon, Oklahoma; one brother: Hollis Harper; four grandchildren: Kristin Harper, Kyle Harper,Amy Harper and Scott Harper; and other nieces and nephews. To send condolences or sign the guest book please visit www.gillfirstnational.com

MARY ANN ROBERSON Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Mrs. Mary Ann Roberson passed away on April 29, 2009; visitation will be held Thursday, May 7, 2009, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Funeral services for Mrs. Roberson, 79, of West Monroe, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2009, in Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church, West Monroe with the Reverend Mark Fenn and Senior Pastor Woods Watson officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. After graduating from Messick High School in Memphis, Tennessee, she lived in Helena, Arkansas, for a while; she then made her home in West Monroe, Louisiana. As an active member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe, Mrs. Roberson was an integral part of her Sunday School Class, which she enjoyed so much. She worked for Manville Forest Products for 20 years, retiring in 1989. Mrs. Roberson was an active member of the Auxiliary of The Gideons International, The Study Club, and the Domino Gang. She was devoted to her loving husband Rob, with whom she enjoyed traveling; she also loved being with her family and friends and serving her church. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, E. L. "Rob" Roberson; son, Dewey Lamar "Tommy" Thompson and wife Merry; niece, Susan Beck and husband Cliff; step children, Robert L. Roberson and wife Patsy, Kathy R. Hale and husband Steve, Susie Roberson and special friend Sharon Jackson, Mary E. Dawson and husband Rick; brothers, James M. Pinkston, Jr., John A. Pinkston, and Robert C. Pinkston; grandchildren, Kyle Thompson, Cory Thompson and wife Katie, William Lavelle "Buddy" Roberson and wife Lois, Jennifer Duplantis and husband Matthew, Amanda Whitlock and husband Eric, Todd Hale and wife Whitney, Taylor Dawson, Erin Ely and husband Steve; great grandchildren, Anna Kate, Kyan, and Evan Duplantis; Alli and Drew Whitlock; Molly Hale, and Riley and Emma Ely; and special cousin, Ora Jane Sawyer. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Cory Thompson, Kyle Thompson, Todd Hale, Taylor Dawson, Eric Whitlock, Buddy Roberson, and Matthew Duplantis, and nephew, Cliff Beck. Honorary pallbearers will be the Rob Roberson Sunday School Class. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of West Monroe or The Gideons. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

ROMEO (ART) TURGEON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Memorial services for Art Turgeon, 43, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 9, 2009, at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Father Joseph Puthuppally will be officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Homes of Monroe. Art was born January 1, 1966, in Springhill, LA and died May 1, 2009 following an illness. Art was a graduate of Springhill High School and Paris Junior College. Art was currently employed as jeweler, at Randy Smith Jewelers of Monroe. He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Romeo A. Turgeon of Springhill, LA. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Romeo A. Turgeon, of Springhill, LA; his sister, Denise Smith, of Monroe, LA; his brother, Patrick Turgeon, of Shreveport, LA. Art is also survived by his nieces and nephews Megan and Peyton Smith of Monroe, LA; Macy and Gavin Turgeon of Shreveport, LA. Memorial donations may be made to The Cancer Foundation League. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

May 8, 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ELIZABETH RAINWATER ROANE Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston, LA Elizabeth Rainwater Roane was born November 11, 1916, in Dubach, LA to Elizabeth James Rainwater and Byron Hudson Rainwater, Sr. She departed from this life May 6, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands: James Thomas Sumrall, the father of her children; Dr. John A. Thomas; and Dr Henry S. Roane; and her sister, Margaret Rainwater Fuller. Elizabeth graduated from Ruston High School, where she was the 1932 Homecoming Queen, from Louisiana Polytechnic Institute, and Columbia University. Libby was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was active in Trinity United Methodist Church activities, the Culture Guild, and the P.E.O Sisterhood. She enjoyed flower arranging and won many ribbons with her designs in the Ruston Garden Club. Many people remember the candles in the windows of her family home at Christmas. This tradition was started by her parents and faithfully continued as long as her health permitted. She is survived by her children, Elizabeth Davenport (Ron), Margaret Anne Emory, and Tom Sumrall (Martha); grandchildren: Tom Davenport (Priscilla), Martha Boshnick (Billy), Sally Spillane (Scott), Shannon Sumrall and Sara Sumrall; great grandchildren: Corey and Alex Davenport, Maggie Spillane, Alec and Andy Boshnick; the children of Dr. Henry Roane and the children and grandchildren of Martha Sumrall; brother, B. H. Rainwater, Jr. (Marjorie), and niece Jane Fuller Ball (Jim) and their families. A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Trinity United Methodist Church with Rev. Rolly Walker officiating. A private graveside service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston, LA. She will be buried next to her husband Jimmy Sumrall. Visitation will be Friday, May 8, 2009 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Davenport, Corey Davenport, Billy Boshnick, and Scott Spillane. The family wishes to thank Dr. J. V. Jones, Dr. George Smith, the staff of the Russ House, The Arbor and Terrace, Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation, HealthSouth of North Louisiana, and Northern Louisiana Medical Center. Special thanks to Cynthia Ryals, Louise McAdams, Gary Cathey, Sue Billberry, and Joyce Martin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church or charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

FANNIE B. PAGE THORNTON King's Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Fannie B. Page Thornton, 87 of Farmerville will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 9, 2009, at Woodlawn Baptist Church in Farmerville, Louisiana. Mrs. Thornton died Sunday, May 3, 2009, following a lengthy illness. She was a retired Adult Education Para Professional with the Union Parish School Systerm, Worked as a Dormitory Counselor at Grambling State University, charter member of the Budding Rose Chapter #86 Order of the Eastern Star PHA and The American Legion. Member of the Voters League of Union Parish, Union Hospital Auxillary. Board Member of the Farmerville Housing Authority and the Union General Hospital. A dedicated member of Blooming Grove Baptist Church for 46 years where she served as Director of the Youth Department and Superintendent of the Sunday School. She was also a member of the Woodlawn Baptist Church for 22 years where she served as Church Deaconess, President of the Women's Mission and Sunday School Teacher. She is survived by her husband, Millan C. Thornton, Sister, Martha A. Burch, Farmerville, LA; Daughters, Tempie Louise Cameron (Bruce) of Cleveland, OH, John Ethel Minifeld, Monroe, LA; three grandchildren, Heath Don Minifield (Jannet) Monroe, LA. Jeremy Watley (Shona), Ursula Watley, Cleveland, OH; seven great- grand children, Carlos, Jason, Jennifer and Tomera Watley, Cleveland, OH, Pedro Lara, DeAngelo and Taitianna Minifield, Monroe, LA. Visitation will be at Kings Funeral Home, Ruston, LA., Friday, May 8, 2009, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF BARBARA JEAN MCDANIEL 9/12/1944 -5/5/2009 May Angel's wings take you into the arms of God. You will be forever in our hearts. Your loving family. Memorial Pot Luck Picnic Fri May 8, 2009 at 12 noon Kiroli Park Shelter 2.

NORMA GATES STEFFENSON Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Norma Gates Steffenson, 59, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 9, 2009 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Wanda Consentino officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Steffenson was born October 22, 1949 in Monroe, LA and passed away May 7, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. She was an Associate Professor of Nursing at ULM College of Nursing and was a member of Sigma Theta Tau and she received her Master of Nursing from TWU in Houston, TX. Mrs. Steffenson was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Calhoun, La. Mrs. Steffenson is survived by her husband, Marty Steffenson; son, Verlyn Steffenson; sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Lynn Stokes; brother-in-law, Charles Price, Jr.; nieces, Elizabeth Butler and husband Jeremy, Laura Price; cousins, Melba and Jimmy Dulaney. Pallbearers will be Lee Roy Adair, Jeremy Butler, Mike DeMoss, Dick Odom, Charles Price, Jr., and Mike Racca. Visitation will be held Friday, May 8, 2009 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

ODIE NEAL "BUDDY" REYNOLDS,JR. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for Mr. Odie Neal "Buddy" Reynolds, Jr., age 71 of Columbia will be 10:30 AM Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Columbia Church of Christ, HWY 4 East, in Columbia with Sam Sidders and Bob McIlwain officiating. Interment will follow at Synope Plantation in Columbia. Visitation will be Saturday morning from 10:00 AM until service time at the church. Buddy was born in Monroe on June 13, 1937 to the union of Odie Neal and Jennie Martin Reynolds and passed from this life on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria. He was a retired employee of the Caldwell Parish School Board and resided at Synope Plantation in Caldwell Parish. He attended Centenary College and Northeast Louisiana University. He was a member of the Columbia Church of Christ and attended faithfully as his health permitted. Buddy is remembered for his graciousness and generosity to his family and friends. He used unfailing humor, smiles and great conversation to entertain, comfort and console. Buddy loved people and people loved Buddy. The Reynolds Family wish to thank the doctors and staff at Rapides Regional Medical Center who took in a stranger and treated him with the utmost courtesy and professionalism in his last hours. Buddy was preceded in death by his parents, Odie and Jennie Reynolds, his sister, Jennie Crump , his brothers-in-law; John Crump and Gregory Stone. and his great nephew Alex Crump. Survivors include his sister, Jorenda Reynolds Stone, nephew, Wes Crump and wife, Kathy, niece, Anna Gregory and husband, Mark and four great-nephews; John Crump, James Gregory, Christopher Gregory and Forrest Gregory. Pallbearers will be Johnny James, James Gregory, Otis Blanson, Patrick Barber, Drew Keahey, Dr. Steve Carter, Jim Turner and John Crump, V. Memorials may be made to the Caldwell Parish Library or the Martin Homeplace Museum. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneral homes.com

RAYMOND LEE STODDARD Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Raymond Lee Stoddard, 52, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, May 9, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Jon Telifero and Rev. Tim Eich officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Stoddard passed away Monday, May 4, 2009. He was a graduate of West Monroe High School. He enjoyed professional wrestling and playing cards with his friends. He was a building contractor. Survivors include parents, Joseph W. Stoddard of Anderson, SC and Patricia B. Thibault of Monroe, LA; brothers, Joseph A. Stoddard of Okala, FL, Edward K. Stoddard of New Haven, CT, and Theodore H. Stoddard of Pickens, SC; sisters, Judith A. Sass of Wallingford, CT and Joanne C. Stoddard Harkins of Meriden, CT; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Edward Sass, Thomas Golden, Steve Best, Cody Redding, Randy Redding, and Wayne Grubbs. Honorary pallbearer will be Ken Redding. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, May 8, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

ROBERT RAY "POLLY" OLIVEAUX Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Robert Ray "Polly" Oliveaux, 73, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 9, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Ted Barnes officiating. Interment will follow at Hall Cemetery. Mr. Oliveaux passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2009. He was a painter for Howard & Sons for numerous years. He was an Army Veteran and served in ULM, Germany. He was a member of Prairie Road Community. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by one sister and five brothers. Survivors include his son, Gary Oliveaux and wife Tammie; daughters, Rita Lee and husband Brian and Cindy Hammond and husband Harvey; sisters, Dorothy Sanders, Lillie Mae Godina, and Rosie McIntosh; grandchildren, Michael Lisota, Claye Sims, Katie Oliveaux, Heath Hammond, and Summer Lee; great grandchildren, MacKenzie Sims, MacKailyn Hensley, and Claiborne Sims. Pallbearers will be Ed Moore, Nicky Godina, Bobby Godina, John Godina, Lester Olivo, and Mark Doyle. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, May 8, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

RUTH T. O'BRIANT Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA Funeral services for Ruth T. O'Briant, 84, of Rayville, LA will be held 3:00 PM Friday, May 8, 2009 at Brown-Holley Chapel, Rayville, LA with Bro. Stanley Fortenberry and Bro. Waymon Swain officiating. Interment will follow in Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Ruth O'Briant was born August 1, 1924 in Dunn, LA and passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2009 in Rayville, LA. Ruth was a member of Rayville Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband, R. C. O'Briant; sisters, Ruby Mae Tatum, Maudie Coonce, Helen Acktinson; brothers, Lonnie and W.E. "Bud" Tatum; parents, Henry and Lillie Tatum; sons, Donnie and Robert O'Briant and grandson, Jeff Box. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Box and husband, Tommy of Rayville, LA; son, Twayne O'Briant and wife, Sherry of Winnsboro, LA; 10-grandchildren; numerous great grand children and great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be 1:00 PM until service time Friday at the funeral home. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneral homes.com

May 9, 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

See May 8 obits for paid obituaries.

Douglas Antley, 70
NEW BOSTON, Texas — Douglas Lee Antley, a farmer formerly of Delhi, died Thursday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday at East Memorial Gardens, Texarkana, Ark., under the direction of Bates-Rolf Funeral Home, New Boston, Texas.

Warrren Don Clingan, 68
FARMERVILLE — Warren Don Clingan died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Chidester Cemetery, Chidester, Ark. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Proctor Funeral Home, Camden Ark.

Willie B. Dorsey, 72
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Willie B. Dorsey, formerly of Start, a supervisor, died April 23. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery, Alto under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Nellie Ellison, 92
RAYVILLE — Nellie Ellison, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joe Baptist Church, Alto. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Walter H. Gates Jr., 77
Walter H. Gates Jr. of West Monroe, a Bellsouth communication technician, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rachel Goodjoint, 63
COLUMBIA — Rachel Goodjoint, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery, Columbia under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Robert Hoskin, 53
TALLULAH — Robert Hoskin died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at First Kingdom Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Emma Dea Howington, 94
DELHI — Emma Dea Howington, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery.

Nehemiah L. Hunt, infant
Nehemiah L. Hunt of Monroe, the infant son of Victoria G. and Julius Hunt, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Jaquan R. Mason, 9 months
BASTROP — Jaquan R. Mason, infant son of Ramona Bradshaw, died Thursday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Bastrop under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Mary Jean Mathis, 77
TALLULAH — Mary Jean Mathis, a cosmetologist, died Thursday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time Saturday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Ladeiszem McGraw Jr., 6
Ladeiszem McGraw Jr. of West Monroe, son of Ladeiszem McGraw Sr. and Timecia Reed, a student, died Wednesday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Monday at Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 4:30-7 p.m. Sunday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Laron Marion McIntyre, 84
DELHI — Laron Marion McIntyre, a cattle rancher, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Delhi United Methodist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time Saturday at the church under the direction of Clark-Griffin Funeral Co., Monroe.

Robert Ray 'Polly' Oliveaux, 73
Robert Ray "Polly" Oliveaux of Monroe, a painter, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery, Richland Parish.

Elizabeth Rainwater Roane, 92
RUSTON — Elizabeth Rainwater Roane, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Norma Gates Steffenson, 59
Norma Gates Steffenson of West Monroe, a ULM associate nursing professor, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Raymond Lee Stoddard, 52
Raymond Lee Stoddard, a building contractor, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Virginia Sweazy, 83
Virginia Sweazy of Monroe, a retired secretary died Friday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Further arrangements are incomplete.

Mamie Wesley Webb, 87
Mamie Wesley Webb of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Davis, Monica: 11 a.m. Saturday, New St. John Baptist Church, Monroe.
Deshazo, Billy Don: 10 a.m. Sunday, Christian Outreach Ministry, Monroe.
Dorsey, Gloria D.: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, Oak Ridge.
Harper, Alvin Copeland: 2 p.m. Saturday, Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.
Harrison Sr., Joseph: 1 p.m. Saturday, First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Hill, LaShonda: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Hubbard, Damion: 1 p.m. Saturday, Marion Gym, Marion.
Kimble, Rickey Wayne: 11 a.m. Saturday, King's Funeral Home, Ruston.
Matthews, Charlie Edward: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Mock, Nolan: 11 a.m. Saturday, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville.
Morris, Eton Ingram: 10 a.m. Saturday, Boeuf River Baptist Church, Liddieville.
Reynolds Jr., Odie Neal 'Buddy': 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Columbia Church of Christ, Columbia.
Riley, Deret: 1 p.m. Saturday, Marion Gym, Marion.
Roberts, Bentley: 2 p.m. Saturday, Apostolic Faith Tabernacle, Gilbert.
Robinson, Carolyn: 2 p.m. Saturday, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Sampson, James A.'Fat': 11 a.m. Sunday, Magnolia Baptist Church, Newellton.
Smith, Lillian: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner.
Thornton, Fannie Burch: 11 a.m. Saturday, Woodlawn Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Turgeon, Romeo "Art": 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe.
Wattley, Gertie Bell: 1 p.m. Saturday, Newellton Chapel Baptist Church, Newellton.
Westley, Amy: 1 p.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Whitehead, Wanda F.: 10 a.m. Saturday, 949 Barron Road, Keithville.

May 10, 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

BOBBY D. HENRICKS Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, LA Age 86 and a resident of Chatham, LA, Mr. Bobby passed away on Friday, May 8, 2009 at his son's residence in Hammond, LA. He was a retired Major in the U.S. Airforce having served in the Korean War and worked as a planning officer for the Ouachita Civil Defense for ten years. Mr. Bobby loved spending time at his home on Caney Lake where he had lived for the last twenty years. He was also a member of Jonesboro Church of Christ. He is survived by his only son, David Henricks and wife Cindy of Hammond along with three step-grandsons. Preceding Mr. Bobby in death was his wife, Edith Southall Henricks. A graveside service with full military honors will be held at Mulhearn Memorial Park, 623 Hwy 80 East-Monroe, LA on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to The American Cancer Society, 1761 N. 19th St., Monroe, LA 71201. Condolences and other information available online at www.bgthompson funeral home.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond, LA.

GRACE BARNES Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Elene Barnes, 93, of West Monroe, will be Monday, May 11, 2009, at 2:00 PM in the Cedar Crest Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Clark officiating. Interment will follow in the Beulah United Methodist Church Cemetery in Calhoun under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Born October 24, 1915, in Calhoun, LA, she passed away on Friday, May 8, 2009, in West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randal L. Barnes on December 30, 1952 and her parents, Elbert and Mattie Emory Murphrey. She and Randal owned and operated the R. L. Barnes Dairy and Pasteurizing Plant in the early 1940's and 50's. It was later sold to Borden Dairy. Mrs. Barnes was active member of Cedar Crest Baptist Church and a member of the "Grace" Sunday School Class. Survivors include her three children, Meretta (Rita) Moore and husband, Bill; Gwendolyn Snowden and husband, Harold; and Nancy E. Brunson and husband, Shelton. The grandchildren who lovingly referred to her as "Mamaw," are Leslie Moore Porter; Wendi L. Richardson and husband, Jody; Jason Snowden and wife, Jenny; Justin Snowden and wife, Emily; Grant C. Brunson; and John C. Brunson and wife, Karen. She also has ten great-grandchildren: Grayson and Jentri Grace Richardson; Dylan, Ethan, and Annalee Snowden; Taylor Grace and Baylee Snowden; and James, Mark, and Thomas Brunson. Surviving sisters include Herece McMullen of Monroe, Gladys Spurlock of Beeville, TX, Elaine Ables of Calhoun, and Loraine Otwell of West Monroe. A step-brother, Bobby Russell, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Pallbearers are Jason and Justin Snowden, Grant and John Brunson, Joseph Richardson and Donald Murphrey. Visitation is Sunday, May 10, 2009, from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANITA LOUISE GONZALES RIZZUTO She was a Christian devoted to Jesus and now She lives in one of His mansions. From her family that will always love her and to the family That she loved Amico J. Rizzuto ( Loving Husband), Brooke M. Rizzuto,Brad Ruzzuto, Martha Messina Rizzuto, James N. Rizzuto, III, Ruth Gonzales,Joe Gonzales, III, Gary & Glenda Gonzales, David & Penny Gonzales, Jamie (Sissy) Davis, numerous nieces, nephews, friends and cousins.

VERNON CODY "BUCK" ADKINS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Vernon Cody "Buck" Adkins, 86, of Monroe, will be held at 12:00 PM Monday, May 11, 2009, at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev. Gregg Riley officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Adkins was born in Homer, LA on May 1, 1923, and was reared in Harris Community, Claiborne Parish, LA. He and his wife of 58 years, Christine Eversull Adkins, lived in Jonesboro, LA for over 40 years before moving to Monroe in 1998, after his retirement. Mr. Adkins was a graduate of Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry. He was a veteran of the United States Armed Forces serving in the United States Army during World War II and in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Smurfit Stone Container, Wood Procurement, as Area Manager of Operations for the Hodge Region after a 38 year career in forestry. He was very active in the Society of American Foresters and served on the Board and many committees of the Louisiana Forestry Association. He was also a longtime member of the Jonesboro Hodge Lions Club, serving a term as President. An avid duck hunter and outdoorsman, Buck spent many enjoyable days in his duck blind on Turkey Creek. He played freshman football at LSU prior to being drafted into service for World War II and was always an enthusiastic supporter of LSU athletics. Buck took great pleasure in spending time with his children, grandchildren, and many friends. He could always be seen around Monroe at his grandchildren's events. He was beloved by many and will be missed by all who knew him. Mr. Adkins was preceded in death by his father, John Critt Adkins; mother, Inez McKenzie Adkins; sister, Modena Lowrey; and brother, James Buchanan Adkins. Survivors include his wife, Christine Eversull Adkins; daughters, Alice Adkins Jordan and husband John T., Elizabeth Adkins Butler and husband Robert O. "Bob", Jr., and Margaret Adkins Hastings and husband E. Eugene "Gene"; granddaughters, Kate Jordan; Mary Minor, Elizabeth Anne and Jeanne Cody Butler; grandsons, Cooper and McKenzie Hastings; sisters, Maxine Mayo of Shreveport, LA, and Eloise Bennett of San Augustine, TX; sister-in-law, Helen Adkins of Benton, LA, brother-in-law, Leonard Eversull and wife Pearl of Houston, TX; and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ronnie McDanell, Jerry Pender, Eddie Ralph Harmon, Frank Trude, R. Cody Mayo, Jr., and Wayne Earpe. Visitation will be from 10:30 AM until 12:00 PM Monday in Kilbourne Hall at Grace Episcopal Church. Memorials may be made to Grace Episcopal Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

VIRGINIA SWEAZY Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia Sweazy, 83, of Monroe, LA, formerly of Dallas, TX, will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Jim Ragsdale and Rev. Dan McClure officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Sweazy finished her journey on this earth Friday, May 8, 2009, following a brief illness. As a young adult, Mrs. Sweazy and her husband, Bill, pastored a church in their native Kentucky before moving to Texas to attend Bible School. They resided in Dallas, TX until they moved to Monroe, LA a few years ago. Mrs. Sweazy was a retired employee of Standard Brands, Inc., where she was an executive assistant who was held in high regard by both administrators and peers. After enjoying her retirement for a season, Mrs. Sweazy began working for the Dallas Independent School District where she was a valued secretary and friend. Mrs. Sweazy's life was centered around her family, her work, and her church, Hillview Terrace Assembly of God, where she was a faithful member for more than fifty years. She served there as a secretary and Sunday School teacher, as well as a volunteer in many other activities throughout the years. Since moving to Monroe, Mrs. Sweazy became a member of New Destiny Assembly of God Church (formerly known as Collegetown Assembly of God). She was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Lee Sweazy; and brothers, Shorty Jamerson and Jim Jamerson. Survivors include her husband of fifty-nine years, William "Bill" Sweazy; daughter, Sharon "Sherri" Sweazy Graves and husband, David "Dabo"; grandchildren, Lisa Graves, Michael Graves and wife Rebecca, Bryan Graves and wife Sherry, Kristy Miles, and Laura Blazier Hern; great grandchildren, Andrew Kiefer, Ava Graves, and Katelynn Bryant; sister, Mary "Skip" Weathers; brother, Eugene Jamerson; sisters-in-law, Buddy Jamerson and Margaret Hilbert; brother-in-law, Leroy Sweazy and wife Daphne; special friend, Nell (Nonnie) Russell ; numerous nieces and nephews; and many wonderful friends located in Dallas, TX. Pallbearers will be Bryan Graves, David "Dabo" Graves, Doug Sweazy, Jared Curtsinger, Bobby Henson, Randy Armstrong, and Gary Armstrong. Honorary pallbearers are Michael Graves, Eugene Jamerson, Leroy Sweazy, Mickey Quillin, Joe Jaynes, Tom Pravy, Eddie Nelson, and Billy "Bubba" Henson. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, May 11, 2009, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

WILLA BETH HOLLOWAY CLARK Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Willa Beth Holloway Clark, 99, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 12, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Mr. David Burkett officiating. Interment will be at Mer Rouge Cemetery. Beth passed away on Friday afternoon, May 8, 2009, after 99 years of a giving, loving, and creative life. A fifth generation of two pioneer families of East Texas, she was born on April 11, 1910 of Walter Carroll Holloway and Sarah Elizabeth Power Holloway. In 1875 her great grandfather, the Rev. James P. Holloway founded the First Christian Church in Longview, TX. Beth was a gardener and loved flowers and flower arranging. She was very active in garden club work and was a former accredited flower show judge. Beth wore many hats during her long and productive life. Once a Red Cross Gray Lady, she was a loving and compassionate home nurse until the age of 87. A member at one time of the State Poetry Society, Beth had several poems published and her later years were filled with many creative hobbies. In her early 90's she began to paint with her daughter, and many friends and family were given beautiful watercolors of flowers and landscapes as treasured gifts. Beth's careful attention to detail and her wish to "make it easy" on her family did exactly that. Her last note to family was: "Don't grieve for me. Death is not an end but a beginning. I love you. -Mother" Beth was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, a brother, husband, Leslie Hugh Clark; son, Leslie Carroll Clark; and grandson, Samuel Clark Ingram. Survivors include her son, Hugh Holloway Clark and wife Minta of Devers, TX; daughter, Brenda Clark Ingram McDaniel and husband Jim of Monroe, LA; grandsons, Leslie B. Ingram and wife Sarah of Methwold, England, Hugh H. Clark, Jr. and wife Mihyo of Alaska, Christopher L. Clark of Dayton, TX, Patrick C. Clark of Georgia, and Sean Michael Clark of Farmerville, LA; granddaughter, Donna I. Howie and husband Steve of Lexington, SC; and many great grandsons, great granddaughters, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

May 11 , 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

CALVIN KENT HAMEL Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Calvin Kent Hamel will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Linda Ann Tharpe and Craig Garrott officiating. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Hamel was born on September 11, 1926 in Indianola, MS and passed away on May 9, 2009 at the age of 82. He served in World War II with the United States Navy 83rd Seabees Battalion. He attended Delta State Community College in Cleveland, MS. He was a member of College Place Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. He was the owner of Hamel Vending Company. He is preceded in death by his parents Samuel Albert and Maie Allen Hamel, his brothers James Albert and Charles Early Hamel, his sister Mildred Herring and his wives Eva Bailey Hamel and Marie Vincent Hamel. Survivors include his three daughters, Phyllis Hamel of Youngsville, LA, Patricia Garrott and husband Craig of McKinney, TX, Paula Harrison and husband David of Monroe, LA; his sons, Glen Hamel and wife Debbie of Hendersonville TN, and Alan Hamel of Monroe, LA; his grandchildren Dawn Nelson and husband Richard, John Garrott and wife Carrie, Brooke Golson, Joseph Hamel and wife Jessica, Blair Ramey and husband Clint, Chris Chunn, Heather Bryant and husband Clay, Brittany Truett, Ashley Hamel, Vaughn Hamel; and his great grandchildren, Andreaus Hamel, Kathryn Golson, Caleb Ramey, Noah Nelson, Colton Massey, Dillon Chunn, and Andrew Nelson. Pallbearers are John Garrott, Clint Ramey, Walter Tharpe, Craig Garrott, Glen Hamel and Randy Phillips. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 11, 2009, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. The family would like to extend a word of thanks to everyone at Azalea Estates for their love and kindness and to Dr. Owen Myers and Dr. Marshall Leary for their dedication and compassion. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

EARL ROLLAND BANKS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Memorial services for Mr. Earl Rolland Banks, 83, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, May 11, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd. in Monroe with Rev. Larry Stafford officiating. Dad was born in Gillet, AR on September 4, 1925. After Pearl Harbor, he left home in Transylvania, LA to work as a welder in the Higgins ship yard in New Orleans, building landing craft for use in the Allied invasion of WW II. He lied about his age in order to join the U. S. Army at age 16 and volunteered for infantry combat duty. He landed on the Normandy beaches in a Higgins landing craft and fought with the Third Army under the command of Gen. George Patton from the hedge rows, through France and into the Ardennes Forrest where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge before meeting the Russian Army in Czecklosovakia. After the war, Dad returned to Transylvania, where in 1946, he met and married the love of his life, Lillian "Tootsie" Colvin. After losing everything they had in a house fire, they moved to Ouachita Parish in 1959. During his lifetime, he worked as a welder, pipe-fitter, farmer, home builder and real estate broker. He loved to "piddle" with fixing things whether broken or not and always enjoyed talking to people. He was fiercely independent and saw the world through the eyes of the common man. He loved animals of all kinds. No human or animal ever went hungry around Dad. The joy of his life was his wife, children and grandchildren, brothers and sisters. He will be missed dearly by his family who he unselfishly served his entire life. He was, indeed, a loving, generous and truly devoted husband, father, son, brother, and grandfather. Dad was preceded in death by his father and mother, John Hyram Banks and Edith Mae McDaniel Banks, three older sisters, Ida Mae Banks Munson, Mary Lucille Banks Kile and Betty Bernice Banks Masterson. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Lillian; daughter, Paula Banks and Ken Smolsky of Destin, FL; son, Sedric and wife, Wanda McConkey Banks of Monroe; grandchildren, S. Hutton Banks and Harrison O. Banks; step-grandchild, J. Kyle McConkey and wife, Lindsey; two brothers, Elmer M. Banks and wife, Frances Naff Banks of Drury, MO, Charles Hebert Banks and Charlotte Ober Banks of Farmerville, LA; two sisters, Bethel Banks Williams and husband, Billy Don Williams of West Monroe and Perlene Banks Hice of Monroe; numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time Monday, May 11, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The Family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Jacquelyn Carter at the Veterans Administration Clinic, Jessica Graham of Hospice Compassus, and to the PeGee's Breakfast Group. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

IN MEMORY OF: Jack Wayne Byrom, III July 13, 1978 - May 11, 2005 Those who live in the hearts of others.... Never Die. Love, Mom, Micheal & Kelsie

JESSE M "BUCKY" LAPIETRA, SR. Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Jesse M. "Bucky" LaPietra, Sr., age 78, of Monroe will be at 12:00 PM, Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Msg. Edmund Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. LaPietra was born in West Monroe, LA on January 9, 1931 and passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2009, at St. Francis Specialty Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a retired employee of the United States Rural Postal Carriers Association and the Louisiana Army National Guard. He was a graduate of St Matthews High School. Jesse "Bucky" is remembered as an amazing, loving, and devoted husband, daddy, pawpaw, and pappy. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed playing and teasing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He never met a stranger and will be truly missed by all of his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Jewel LaPietra; and a daughter, Belinda LaPietra Miller. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Lucille Tornatore LaPietra; daughters, Cathy LaPietra Gates and husband Wiley, Toni LaPietra Green and husband Sidney; son, Dr. Jesse M. LaPietra, Jr. and wife, Robin; grandchildren, Charity Gill, Tiffany Green Terra, Heather Miller, Zachary LaPietra, Payton LaPietra, and Reagan LaPietra; great-grandchildren, Scarlett Hammond and Brayden Terra; and a very special sister-in-law, Rosemary Crowson. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict as a Staff Sgt. Upon returning to the states, he began his employment with the Postal Service until his retirement. "Coach", as he was called, and his wife, were the first basketball and football coaches for Our Lady of Fatima School. They were responsible for naming the school mascot, the Fatima Falcons, the same mascot of the US Air Force. He was a member of the Louisiana High School Football and Basketball Associations referee program for 25 years. He was an auxiliary officer with the Monroe Police Department and Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office. He was a past member of Davis Island Hunting Club. During his service with the La National Guard, he served as Supply Sgt. with the 528th Engineer Battalion. He was a long standing member of the VFW. During his early years, he was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved going "crabbing" with his family in south Louisiana. Later, after the decline of his health, his attention turned to his love of flowers. He loved to work in the yard and plant various flowers and vegetables. Pallbearers will be Larry Hall, Jerry Ford, James Scalia, Bill Heard, Jr., Michael Swallow and Christopher DeMers. Honorary pallbearers will be the Northeast Louisiana Retired National Guard Association, Sam Tornatore, H.J. DeMers and Brentley Ross. Visitation will be Monday, May 11, 2009 from 4:30 PM until 7:30 PM, with a Vigil Wake Service at 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home. The LaPietra Family would like to thank the doctors and staff at St. Francis Medical Center and St. Francis Specialty Hospital for their never ending devotion, care and concern. Their dedication was above and beyond what any patient and family could ask. When our husband/father entered the Specialty Hospital, his time there began as a "patient" and ended as a "family" bond with these special people. We would like to extend a special thanks to Bucky's very special friends, Larry Hall, Jerry Ford and James Scalia. Their time spent with their friend and our family was unconditional. They will never know how much their love and support means. Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans or the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

VERNON LAWRENCE MELVILLE, SR. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, LA Vernon Lawrence Melville, Sr., 87, of Ponchatoula, LA, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 9, 2009. Mr. Melville was born to the late Leon & Mae Belle Melville, June 24, 1921, in Brookhaven, MS. He served in the United States Army in Europe as a medic during World War II. After his return from service, he owned and operated Melville's Grocery, in Newellton, LA for 38 years until his retirement. He moved to Ponchatoula in March 2006. He attended the West Church of Christ in Hammond, LA. He loved carpentry, playing games with his children and grandchildren, and his dog, Hershey. He spent much of his spare time assembling an extensive collection of photographs of his immediate and extended family. Survivors include his two daughters, Linda Thompson of Ponchatoula, and Teresa Welch of Hammond; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles and James Melville; six sisters, Lavada Long, Helen Cottrell, Llewlyn Gassaway, Lorraine Rucker, Joyce Mae Bond, and Margaret LaRoe. He was preceded in death by his son, Vernon Lawrence Melville, Jr.; three brothers, David, Harvey Lee, and Garland Melville; three sisters, Dorothy Melville, Annie Ruth Myers, and Louise Craine. Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 12, 2009, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at the Church of Christ in Saint Joseph, Louisiana from 11:00 AM until the funeral service at 12:00 PM. Burial will follow at Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton, LA. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com

WALTER H. GATES, JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Walter H. Gates, Jr., 77, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Cecil Gregory and Rev. Rick McPhearson officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Gates was born on February 26, 1932 and passed away on May 8, 2009 in Conroe, TX after a brief illness. He served in the US Army. Mr. Gates was very active in the Credit Union Movement. He served as Chairman of the Board for Monroe Telco Credit Union and served in other aspects for over 44 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter H. Gates, Sr. and Bertha Townsend Gates; brother, Lee Gates and his two sisters, Audie Jones and Aliece Harper. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Shirley Rolen Gates; sons, Gerald D. Gates and wife Pam, Ronnie Gates, Steve Gates and wife Georgia; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mr. Gates Grandsons will serve as pallbearers along with his special friend, Gene Rogers. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, May 11, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Online registry/condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

May 12, 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

DOROTHY P. BROWNLEE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Dorothy P. Brownlee was born June 26, 1926 and died on May 10, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin F. Brownlee; and son, William T. Brownlee. Survivors include her loving and very caring daughter, Margaret Dent; son-in-law, Bruce A. Dent; grandsons, Joshua and Jason (Lippie) Dent, all of Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

LORINDA STOKES Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Lorinda Stokes, 90, of Rayville, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at Shady Grove Church of God, Holly Ridge, LA with Rev. Raymond Agent and Rev. Harold Spillers officiating. Burial will follow in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Lorinda Stokes was born August 20, 1918 to John Henry and Alice Thompson and passed away Saturday, May 9, 2009. Mrs. Stokes was a member of the Shady Grove Church of God. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Stokes. Survivors include son, Gaynell Stokes and wife, Catherine of Chatham, LA; three grandchildren, Keith Stokes and wife, Beth of Monroe, Debra Moore and husband, Terry of Monroe, and Steve Stokes and wife, Michelle of Chatham; four great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Visitation will be from noon until the service, Tuesday, at the church. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneral homes.com

ROY ZEAGLER Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for Mr. Roy Zeagler, age 84 of Grayson, will be 3:00 PM Tuesday, May 12, 2009 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with family and friends delivering the eulogy. Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Visitation will be Monday evening at Riser Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Mr. Zeagler was born on November 9, 1924 in Clarks to the union of Phillip and Velma Humphries Zeagler and passed from this world on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at the NELA War Veterans Home in Monroe. Mr. Zeagler began a long military career at the age of 18. He enlisted with the Navy and served on the USS SLC in October 1942. He was discharged in New Orleans and waited exactly 15 months and reenlisted in the Navy. He then served for 20 years before finally being discharged and taking a civilian job. He was a lifetime American Legion and VFW member. He was preceded in death by his parents and several siblings. Survivors include his two daughters; Jill Zeagler of Dallas, TX and Diane Zeagler of California, MD and son, Tom Hartwell of Mt. Pleasant, SC. The family would like to thank the staff at the War Veterans Home for their care and consideration of Mr. Zeagler during his stay there. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes. com

May 13, 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

BURNAM EDWARD HOWARD Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Burnam Howard, 83, of West Monroe, LA are at 10:00 AM, Thursday, May 14, 2009 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Minister Ray Paseur officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens 8729 Cypress Street, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Howard was born June 13, 1925 in Hodge, LA and passed away May 11, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. He was superintendent at Longview Construction for over 25 years and for three years with Nuco Construction Company. Mr. Howard served in the SeaBee's during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. Mr. Howard is survived by his wife of 34 years Louise Bozarth Howard; children Preston Payne and wife Dianne and Cynthia Diane Young and husband Mark; brothers, James Howard and Kenneth Howard; sister, Mary Jane Sylve; number of nieces and nephews; four grandchildren and three great-granddaughters. Pallbearers are Harold Traylor, Troy Harper, Harry Maroney, Gene Chapman, Malcolm Hartman, and Huey Russell. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

EBELLE (TUMP) ROGERS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for Ebelle (Tump) Rogers, 95, of Farmerville, LA, will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville, LA with Rev. David Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Crossroads Cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Ebelle was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband E.R. (Doodle) Rogers and son Jimmy W. Rogers. She is survived by her daughters, Mearl Hodge and husband Aubrey of Farmerville, LA; Tommie Laster and husband L.J. of Farmerville, LA; daughter-in-law Charolotte Rogers of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Mike Hodge and wife Connie; Pam Smith and husband Phillip; Vicki Hodge; Phil Hodge and wife Les; Jimmy Lon Rogers and wife Terri; Brian Rogers, and Ashlee Sims; fourteen great-grandchildren and twelve great great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Deacons of Crossroads Baptist Church. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

HAZEL LEE WILLIAMS CUMMINGS HOLLISTER Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Lee Williams Cummings Hollister, 80 of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, May 14, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with Rev. Woods Watson officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mrs. Hollister was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Monroe. After retiring from Ouachita National Bank she prepared Income Tax Returns for the AARP. She loved sports in particular ULM Football and Basketball. She also enjoyed playing Canasta with her card group. Mrs. Hollister is preceded in death by her husbands, J.T. Cummings and Dr. Albert Hollister and by her son, Ronnie Cummings. She is survived by her son, Donnie Cummings and wife Judy; daughter, Pam Frith and husband Kenneth; grandchildren, John David Frith, Samantha Crawford, Toby Frith, and Niki Hagan; numerous great grand children; brothers, James Williams and John Williams; sister, Helen Robinson; sisters in-law, Penny McGrew and Marlene Greer; and brother in-law, Dewayne Cummings. Pallbearers will be Gerald Cummings, Corky Williamson, Lane Williamson, John David Frith, Toby Frith, and Roy McGrew. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

LENA HELEN MOORE Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Services for Lena Helen Moore, 87, of Tyler, TX formerly of Richland Parish, LA, are scheduled for 2:00 PM Thursday, May 14, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Randy Bardwell officiating. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Lena Helen Moore was born September 1, 1921 in Zebedee, LA to Perry N. and Elsie Mae Wells. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Mrs. Moore died May 8, 2009 in Tyler,TX. She was preceded in death by husband, Lovell C. Moore, Sr.; daughters, Helen Gladys Barrett, Mary Alice Lowry, and Anna Margaret Gill; grandson, Joseph Lloyd Gill; sisters, Zula Spruell, Flora Hunter, and Zelma Warner; and brothers, Lindsey Wells, and Talmadge Wells. Survivors include sons, Max Lowry of Calhoun, LA, and Lovell C. Moore, Jr. of Irving, TX; daughters, Gayle Johns of West Monroe, LA, Merilyn McGlothlin of Irving, TX, Tracy Moore of Grapevine, TX, and Myra Hargrove of Irving, TX; brother, Albert Wells of Calhoun, LA; sisters, Wilma Cassell of Taylorsville, MS, and Anna Laura Webb of Jacksonville, FL; 16 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Mitchell Gill, John Gill, Lee Lowry, Sean McGlothlin, Clifton Cassell, and Jason VanOrman. Honorary pallbearers will be Tinker Cassell, Mark Cassell, Charles Spruell, and Talmadge Wells, Jr. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

May 14, 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

DELBERT DAVID WILLIAMS, JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Delbert David Williams, Jr., 72, of West Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, May 15, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Larry Foster officiating. Interment will be at 1:00 PM Friday at Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton, LA. Mr. Williams passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2009, after a lengthy illness. He retired from Graphic Packaging after 47 years of dedication. He was an avid sportsman who loved to hunt and fish and was a very talented athlete playing baseball for the U. S. Air Force. He was a very gentle man who adored his grandchildren. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his son, Randy Williams; grandson, Aidan Williams; parents, Delbert and Annie Bell Williams; sisters, Elizabeth Cochran and Vicky Young; and stepmother, Ruby Williams. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Bobbie Williams; son, Corey Williams and wife Valery of Monroe, LA; daughters, Kay Taylor of West Monroe, LA, and Wendy Hays and husband Scott of El Dorado, AR; grandsons, Dylan Hays of Conway, AR, and Will Taylor of West Monroe, LA; granddaughters, Devin Hays of El Dorado, AR, Elise Williams of Houston, TX, Rachel Williams of Houston, TX, and Reagan Taylor of West Monroe, LA; great granddaughter, Avery Hays of El Dorado, AR; sisters, Eloise Leach of Marietta, GA, Lorene Spangler of Odessa, TX, June Williams of Austin, TX, and Sheila Overcast of Lovington, NM; and brothers, Craig Thompson of Jeffersonville, GA, and Ricky Williams of New Mexico. Pallbearers will be Scott Hays, Dylan Hays, Scott Markgraf, Dunnie McDaniel, Alan Lansing, and James Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be Will Taylor, and Billy Whittington. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

JAMES W. "BUDDY" THORNTON Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA A celebration of the life of James W. "Buddy" Thornton, 81, of Delhi will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 15, 2009 at Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Delhi with Rev. Steve Hillman and Rev. Tony Smith officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM Friday until time of service. Burial will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Mr. Buddy was a Navy veteran and a longtime member of the Westside Baptist Church in Delhi. He was a former plant supervisor at Delhi Manufacturing Co., an avid gardener and a lover of animals. Buddy is preceded in death by his loving wife, Mona Louise Smith Thornton; his parents, Erley Jackson Thornton and Willie Mae Corley Thornton and two brothers, Erley D. and Rex Thornton. He is survived by one daughter, Linda T. Tubbs and her husband Toby of Monroe, LA; one grandson, Adam Tubbs of Monroe; a sister, Joy Ann "Sue" Dowe of Utica, MS; a sister-in-law, Fann Meyer of Monroe, LA and numerous nieces and nephews. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com

STEPHEN MICHAEL FINNEGAN Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Stephen Michael Finnegan, 56, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, May 15, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Mr. Mac Owens officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Finnegan, a super-visor for A&R Pipeline, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2009. He was a member of Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ. Survivors include his sons, Michael Finnegan and wife Brittney, and Sy Nathaniel Finnegan; daughter, Rose Finnegan; grandchildren, Arianna Rose Finnegan, Mya Diane Finnegan, Jonathan Keith Hernandez, and Anthony Michael Finnegan; and wife, Cherri Walker. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

THELMA C. HEMPHILL Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Thelma C. Hemphill, 83, of West Monroe will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 15, 2009 at Hasley Cemetery Gazebo in West Monroe, Brother Gleason Copeland will officiate. Services are under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Hemphill was born December 27, 1925 in Stanton, MS; she passed away on May 12, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Hemphill; her son, Johnny Newman. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and sister. Survivors include her sister, Kyrous Brown and husband Ray; former daughter in law, Lovie Newman Hammett; grandson, Mark Newman; two great grandsons and a number of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 15, 2009 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

JoAnn Robinson Abercrombie, 71
JONESBORO — JoAnn Robinson Abercrombie, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Danville Cemetery.

Betty J. Blunt, 70
WINNSBORO — Betty J. Blunt, a nurse, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jerry Wayne Brownell, 48
NATCHEZ, Miss. — Jerry Wayne Brownell died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m Saturday at West Side Baptist Church, Ferriday. Visitation is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery, Crowville under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

William Ferguson, 84
William Ferguson of Monroe, a heavy equipment salesman, died April 25. Memorial services are 1 p.m. May 24 at the chapel of the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans' Home, Monroe.

Calvin L. Fletcher, 55
MCKINNEY, Texas — Calvin L. Fletcher, formerly of Wisner, a construction worker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Katherine W. 'Kat' Goyne, 88
Katherine W. "Kat" Goyne of West Monroe, a bookkeeper, died May 14. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Nancy B. Hammock, 75
Nancy B. Hammock of Monroe, a retired elementary schoolteacher, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

John Hugh Henry Jr., 75
COLUMBIA — John Hugh Henry Jr., a retired Concordia Parish sheriff's deputy, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Emanuel C. Howard, 71
Emanuel C. Howard of Sterlington, a retired carpenter and auctioneer, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Leroy Jackson, 63
NEWELLTON — Leroy Jackson, a driver, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Newellton Chapel Baptist Church, Newellton. Visitation is noon-1 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Moss Grove Cemetery, Newellton under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Lettie L. Killian, 89
Lettie L. Killian of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Lone Pine Baptist Church, Swampers. Visitation is 5-8 p.m Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery, Swampers under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Joe L. Morris, 82
RAYVILLE — Joe L. Morris, a Soil Conservation surveyor and Planter's Seed and Feed employee, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Robert L. Nelson, 57
Robert L. Nelson of Monroe, a truck driver, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

Claud Earl Roberson, 83
OAK GROVE — Claud Earl Roberson, a paper mill worker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Velda Garner Russell, 73
JONESBORO — Velda Garner Russell, an insurance salesman, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Myrt 'Granny' Scarborough, 86
MARION — Myrt "Granny" Scarborough, a housewife, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery, Linville.

Christopher Claude Turner, infant
RUSTON — Christopher Claude Turner, infant son of Nancy and Chris Turner, died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Lisbon Methodist Cemetery, Lisbon under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Max L. Youmans, 84
Max L. Youmans of Monroe, a retired chemical engineer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Monroe. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Terre Haute, Ind.

Previously acknowledged
Branson, Mildred: 11 a.m. Saturday, Martin Junior High School, Sicily Island.
Foster, Kevin Dewayne: 1 p.m. Saturday, Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston.
Franklin, Barbara: 1 p.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hunt, Rosie Lee: noon Saturday, St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton.
Jones, Lonnie Dell: 11 a.m. Saturday, Salem CME Church, Salem.
Slack, James H.: Noon Saturday, Greater One Christian Fellowship, Delhi.
Swinson, John H.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe.
Thomas, Arthur L.: 1 p.m Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium.
Turner, Christopher Claude: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Lisbon Methodist Cemetery, Lisbon.
Webb, Mamie: 11 a.m. Saturday, New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe.
Wiley, Lawrence: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Williams, Mabeline: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Epps.
Woodard, Ruby D.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

May 15 , 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

CAROLYN CORNWELL Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Graveside services for Carolyn Bass Cornwell, age 60 of Columbia, will be 2:00 PM Saturday, May 16, 2009 at Good Hope Cemetery in Kelly with Bro. Richard Smith officiating and Kristi Dunn delivering the eulogy. Visitation will be Friday, May 15, 2009 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia and Saturday morning from 8:00 AM to noon. Mrs. Cornwell was born on May 27, 1948 in Denver, CO to the union of Richard Carroll and Barbara Ann Hild Bass and passed from this life on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at her residence. Carolyn retired as a bus driver for Ouachita Parish School System after 25 years of dedicated service. She was currently serving her third term as a member of the Caldwell Parish School Board. She attended Burroughs United Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by her mother and step-mother, Georgia Lee Bass. Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Glenn "Mickey" Cornwell of Columbia, father, Richard Bass and wife, Dorothy of Colfax, three sons; Garland Cornwell of Kerrville, TX, Lucas Cornwell and Everett Cornwell both of Columbia, daughter, Leann Williams and husband, Darren of Lafayette, four brothers; Richard Bass and wife, Janice of Clara, MS, Leland Bass of Pineville, Wayland Bass and wife, Mickie of Jena and Kenny Bass and wife, Nelda of LePanto, AR, two sisters; Susie Tate of Blanchard and Cherie Wilson and husband,, Darryl of Homer, four grandchildren; Michael Cornwell, Hali Williams, Dylan Williams and Ashley Cornwell, numerous nieces and nephews and special friends; Judy Coghlan, Shari Duke, Sweet Pea Braddock, Kristi Dunn and Jerri Powell. Special thanks to her friends at Shady Grove Elementary, the teachers, faculty/staff and bus drivers and her other co-workers in the Ouachita Parish School System. Also, thank you to the community of Ward 1 for your support of Carolyn throughout her years on the Caldwell Parish School Board. Pallbearers will be Herschel Volentine, John Garrett, CR Martin, Russell Flint, Mark May and Bubba Tucker. Honorary pallbearers are Jr. Shipp, David Boyd and Donnie Williams. Online condolences may be made at www.riser funeralhomes.com

EMANUEL C. HOWARD Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Emanuel C. Howard, 71, of Sterlington, LA will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 16, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA with Rev. Danny McIlveene officiating. Mr. Howard was born on October 25, 1937 in Terry, MS and passed away on May 14, 2009 in Bastrop, LA. He was a retired carpenter and auctioneer and veteran of the U. S. Army. Mr. Howard is survived by his wife: Maxine Howard; sons: Rickey, Ralph, and Ronnie Howard; step-daughters: Brenda Murphy, Ann Burch, Ana Bellamy; step-son: Jesse Phillips; sister: Jessie Liles; brother: Charles Howard; two grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, May 15, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be made at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

Buford James Bruce, 83
Buford James Bruce, of West Monroe, a retired offices service manager, died Friday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Marie 'Honey' Gilmore, 61
Marie "Honey" Gilmore, of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Nancy Barber Hammock, 75
Nancy Barber Hammock, of Monroe, a retired educator, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Patrick M. Loflin, 61
WINNSBORO — Patrick "Pat" M. Loflin, an entrepreneur and owner of U-Pak-It stores, died Saturday. Graveside service is 11 a.m. Tuesday at Oak Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday.

Hazel Nan Pace, 78
RUSTON — Hazel Nan Pace, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence. Visitation is noon-2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Bryan Cullen Pecanty, 27
MONTEREY — Bryan Cullen Pecanty, a roughneck, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Morace Family Cemetery. Visitation 5-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Johnnie M. Pitarro, 58
Johnnie M. Pitarro, of Monroe, secretary for Don Dixon Farms, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Previously acknowledged
Abercrombie, JoAnn Robinson: 10 a.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Henry, John Hugh Jr.: 10 a.m. Monday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Layfield, Ruth: 11 a.m. Monday, Southside Baptist Church, Jonesboro.
Scarpino, Mary: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Summerhill, Judy: 11 a.m. Monday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Turner, Christopher Claude: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Lisbon Methodist Cemetery, Lisbon.
Wiley, Lawrence: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Woodard, Ruby D.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Youmans, Max L.: 2 p.m. Monday, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Monroe.
Published: May 18. 2009 1:15AM

May 16 , 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

LEOLA S. STROZIER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, Louisiana Graveside Services for Mrs. Leola S. Strozier, 92, of Monroe, LA will be 3:00 PM Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun, LA with Rev. Terry Mims officiating. Mrs. Strozier was born October 25, 1916 and passed away on May 14, 2009. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Albritton; 5 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren; niece, Dorothy Ritchie and her husband Percy and numerous other nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MAX LARUE SHORES Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA A celebration of life for Max LaRue Shores, age 80 of Columbia, will be held 5:30 PM Sunday, May 17, 2009 from the sanctuary of First Baptist Church , Columbia with Rev. Glenn C. Meredith and Rev. Eric Harriman officiating. Interment will follow at Columbia Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Riser Funeral Home and on Sunday from 4:00 PM to time of service at the church. Serving as pallbearers will be Garland Grant, Gary Tucker, Denious Jacobson, Allen Brown, Jackie Lawrence and David Wilson. Honorary pallbearers include Billy Wallace and all the members of the Agape Sunday School Class, that Max loved and served as their friend and teacher for twenty years. On Thursday, May 17, 2009 Max went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whom he faithfully served throughout his life. Being a servant for his family, church and Sunday School Class was truly his gift from God. Before moving to Columbia in 1970, Max worked for Phillips Petroleum and Tidewater Marine where he made many friends in California and Alaska. He was always known to be a hard working successful businessman, so he used these qualities to open the Napa Auto Parts Store, where he served others for over twenty years. During his years in Columbia, he loved serving his community by being President of the Industrial Board for eight years and served on the Board of Directors at Citizens Medical Center. After retiring, he was then able to dedicate his full time to his wife, daughter and three grandchildren, whom he adored. He has temporarily left behind his wife of 59 years, Betty Evans Shores, his only daughter, Lesa Shores Rhodes and son-in-law, Greg Rhodes, grand children: Ali Michael Carter, Alexa Leigh Carter, and Michael Cole Carter. Max was adored by his family, his friends and his community and will truly be missed by all who knew him. Online condolences may be sent at www.riser funeralhomes.com.

MR. CLAUD EARL ROBERSON Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, Louisian a Funeral services for Claud Earl Roberson, age 83, of Oak Grove, Louisiana will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Oak Grove. Reverend Annie Mae Farmer will officiate. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Grove, Louisiana. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove. Mr. Roberson was born on August 27, 1925 and died Friday, May 15, 2009 at Morehouse General Hospital in Bastrop, LA He is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Caroline Roberson and his parents, Tom Roberson and Allie Jackson Roberson. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Jeanette Roberson of Oak Grove; son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Jill Roberson of Oak Grove; and four grandchildren, Shelley Roberson, Patrick Roberson, Kara Roberson and Anna-Claire Roberson. Pallbearers are nephews. Family will receive friends on Saturday, May 16, 2009 between the hours of 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove.

SAM ANTHONY MARZULA Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial services for Mr. Sam Anthony Marzula, 81, of West Monroe, LA were held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 12, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Adrian Fischer officiating. Mr. Marzula is preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Mary Ann Marzula; sister, Constance Nell Buccola; and brother, Joe Marzula. Mr. Marzula started his career with Holsum Bread and then later went into the grocery business and later retired. His work was his life. He is survived by his children, Sammy Marzula, Jr. and wife Janice; Debbie Marzula, Jody Pollard and husband Tom, Jeff Marzula and wife Dana, Rhonda McMorris and husband Mike, and Wanda Arant; grandchildren, Candice Sparks, Shane Russell, Paul Pollard, Jessica Pollard, Jeffery Marzula, Joey Marzula, Jeremy McMorris, Anna Marzula, and Lane Arant; great grandchildren, Ryan Peterson, Ella McMorris, and Ava McMorris; sisters, Rose Mary Fowlkes and Teressa Massey; brothers, Vince Marzula and Johnny Marzula; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Special Thanks to Louisiana Hospice and caregiver: Jeanna Adams. Memorials may be made to St. Paschal's Catholic Church of West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com.

May 17, 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

BLAKE TUCKER 11/18/83-5/8/07 By the clock it's been two years But by our hearts it's been much longer. We think of you and wipe the tears. Our love for you just gets stronger. Your laugh, you smile, they were contagious. What a funny kid you were Your antics bordered on outrageous. Teachers no doubt would concur. Your sisters laugh and tell your stories each has a favorite tale to tell God listens now in all. His glory Better choose your wording well. If you were here what would we say? We love you, Blake but you know that. I cannot wait until I lay with You and Mom and Mr. Kaat. Love Dad

BUFORD JAMES BRUCE (B.J. OR SCOUT) Mulhearn Funeral Home 2308 Sterlington Rd Monroe, LA Funeral services for Buford James Bruce, 83, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be held at 2:30 PM Monday, May 18, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Stafford officiating. Burial will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Bruce was born July 6, 1925 in Jackson Parish and passed away at home on Friday, May 15, 2009 after a lengthy illness. He served in the Navy in WWII and was stationed two years in North Africa. After the war, he attended Northwestern State University, where he earned a degree in business. Most of his employment years were with Manville, where he was the Office Services Manager. He retired in 1987. Mr. Bruce was a member of First United Methodist Church for sixty years. He served as board chairman two times during that time. He was a member of the Anna Gray Noe Sunday School Class serving several times as teacher and as class president. He was also a member of the local VFW. Mr. Bruce enjoyed his family, friends, church, as well as reading and traveling. Some of his most cherished time was spent with his coffee group that meets every week day at ULM. They call themselves the U.L.M. Mafia and claim to handle the world's issues on a daily basis. Mr. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Clemons Andrew Bruce and Ira Amanda Goasha Bruce and his brother, Reggie Bruce. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Betty Davis Bruce, his daughter, Kerry King Tranum & husband Bill, his son, Harry Andrew Bruce, two great grandsons, Andrew Minor King and James Nathanael King, one great granddaughter, Bailey Renee Bruce, four step-grandchildren, Gabriel Earl Tranum, Tiffany Tranum Essary and husband Jeremy, Jacob Lowery Tranum, and William Joseph Tranum and four step-great grandchildren, Olivia Jane Essary, Gabriel Tyler Essary, Savannah Grace Essary, & Ruth Anne Essary. Pallbearers will be Charlie Dantzler, Mike Dolecheck, Eros Ginn, Bob Kelly, Andy King, James King, Charles Smith, & Everette Zeagler. Honorary pallbearers will be W.A. Walker, Charlie Page, Earnest St. John, and Tom Day. Visitation will be from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Monday, May 18, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family would like to give special thanks to the workers of United Home Care and Louisiana Hospice of Monroe. Their loving care will never be forgotten. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

ELLEN "DYANN" JENNINGS Jackson Hole, Wyoming Ellen "Dyann" Jennings, passed away on May 8, 2009 in Houston, TX, after a long battle with cancer. Dyann was born September 22,1944 in Downsville, LA. She is preceded in death by her father, George Greer. She is survived by her mother, Loretta Greer; step mother, Faye Greer; daughter, Ellen Kay; sons; Stephan and Eric Jennings, and their spouses Keith Kay, Kim Jennings, and Abby Jennings; sisters, Marilyn Rousseau and Susan Odaware; 7 grand-children, Lance, Lucas, Kirby, Lydia, Makaela, Anikah, and Faith. Though her time here with all of us seemed brief, she is now home with the Lord. In keeping with her last wishes, she was cremated and her ashes will be spread across the Black Hills of Wyoming.

INA KATHERINE DOLES MCCREADY Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Ina Katherine Doles McCready, age 82, will be held Monday May 18, 2009 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Golden Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Babcock officiating. Interment will follow in Bonita Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Mrs. McCready was born July 15, 1926, and was educated in Bonita schools. She received her teaching degree from Northeast Louisiana Teachers College (Now ULM). She taught school in Bonita until her retirement, then operated Doles Grocery following her retirement. She was preceded in death by her husband W.B. (Bert) McCready; her two sons, James (Jim) Ellis McCready, Sr. and Steven Wayne McCready; and brothers, Howard Doles and Frank Doles. Mrs. McCready is survived by her grand-children, Leigh Katherine McCready Gass and husband David of Phoenix, AZ, James Ellis McCready, Jr. and wife Holly of Monroe, LA, Carol Cartwright Hatcher and husband Edwin of Lytle, TX, Tyler Jones of Bastrop, LA; great grandchild, Reese Hatcher of Lytle, TX; daughters-in-law, Nettie Cartwright and husband Finley of Lufkin, TX, Pam Jones and husband James of Bastrop, LA; sister, Jane Pippins of Woodworth, LA; brothers, John Doles and wife Thelma of Monroe, LA, William Doles and wife Jean of Bonita, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ellis Ray Doles, Pat Doles, Brian Hopkins, Ronald Hopkins, Phillip McCready, and Lance Pippins. The family will receive friends Sunday May 17, 2009 from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM. at Golden Funeral Home.

JOE L. MORRIS Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Services for Mr. Joe L. Morris, 82, of Rayville, LA will be 2:00 PM Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Ralph Cheek officiating, internment to follow in Greer Cemetery near Rayville, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home - Rayville, LA Mr. Morris was born November 28, 1926 in Rayville and passed away May 15, 2009 also in Rayville, LA. After serving his country in the U. S. Navy, Joe went to work for the soil conservation service for many years, When he left the SCS, he worked for Planters Feed and until his retirement. During this time he also did boat and gun repair for everyone in the community. Joe's passion was hunting and fishing and you could call him just about any time and he could tell you where the fish were biting. Mr. Joe was preceded in death by his parents Elber Morris and Essie Cobb Morris, a sister Elsie Greer, two brothers, Elber Morris, Jr. and Bill Morris, and a son Ronnie Morris. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Maggie L. Freeland Morris of Rayville, LA; two sons, Larry D. Morris and his wife Coleen of Rayville, LA and Richard L. Morris and his wife Kathy of Winnsboro, LA; one brother Huey Morris and his wife Sue; seven grandchildren, Randie Paige Jackson, Ron Morris, Kylie Morris, Joseph Morris, Larry Joe Morris and his wife Tracy, Olivia Woods and her husband John and Gina Ezell and her husband Stephen; five great grandchildren Ashton Jackson, Marigrace and Cole Morris, Dylan Ezell and Valerie Woods. Pallbearers will be, Don Cumpton, Mike Adcock, Benny Love, Jerry Copeland, Jimmy Dale Greer and Charles Lee Greer. Honorary Pallbearers are Burgess Cumpton, Benn Love, Elmo Wynn and Denny Love. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time Sunday at the funeral home. On line registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

LETTIE L. KILLIAN Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Lettie L. Killian, 89, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM Sunday May 17, 2009 at Lone Pine Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Perry, Rev. Lindle Stewart and Rev. Paul Stevens officiating, burial will be in Harris Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday and 9:00 AM Sunday until service time at the church. Lettie was born to the union of her parents Thomas and Rosie Russell King on April 29, 1920 in Strong, AR and passed from this life on May 15, 2009 at her residence in West Monroe. She was a member of Lone Pine Baptist Church in Winnsboro. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Theo Killian and seven brothers and sisters. Lettie is survived by her son Buddy Killian and his wife Charlotte of Monroe, LA; daughter: Carolyn King of Strong, AR; six grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren; a special niece Kathy Killian, of Winnsboro, LA; and other relatives and friends. To sign guest book or send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com

MAX LEROY YOUMANS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Max Youmans, 84, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, May 18, 2009, at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1901 Milton St., Monroe, LA, with Rev. Morris Taylor officiating. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Terre Haute, IN on Thursday, May 21, 2009. Mr. Youmans died Wednesday, May 13, 2009, of complications from pneumonia. He retired from IMC as a Chemical Engineer. He was an active member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Other memberships include the Masons, Barak Shrine Temple, Royal Order of Jesters, and the Lions Club. He was a charter member of Northeast Dance Club and Pine Hills Country Club. He volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy and the Senior Citizen Tax filing program. Survivors include: son, Steve and Cathy Youmans, their daughter, Megan Rose of New York; daughter, Karen Youmans of Illinois; a step daughter, Susan and Ed Everett of Monroe, LA; and two nephews, Donald and Robert Youmans. Visitation will be held Sunday from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MRS. NANCY BARBER HAMMOCK Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Barber Hammock 75, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, May 18, 2009, at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church. Rev. Weldon Bares, Rev. Joe Soloman and Rev. Betty Swanson will be officiating. Interment to follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home-Monroe. Mrs. Hammock was born November 19, 1933 in Arcadia, LA died May 15, 2009 in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Hammock was member of Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, where she attended Newcomer Sunday School Class. She also was member of Phi Mu Sorority, Alpha Delta Kappa and St. Francis North Auxiliary. Mrs. Hammock was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Mary Barber and her husband Billy J. Hammock. Survivors include her three children, Mike Hammock and wife Mary, Joe Hammock and wife Lynn and Colleen Higginbotham and husband Terry; eight grandchildren, Kristie Hodges and husband Michael, Tim Dew, Holly Trappey and husband Joey, Ryan Hammock, Daniel Scalia, Mallory Scalia, Jon Higginbotham and Erin Higginbotham; three great grandchildren; and host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Michael Hodges, Joey Trappey, Ryan Hammock, Daniel Scalia, Jon Higginbotham and Mark Lawrence. Honorary Pallbearers will be the fellow members of The Newcomer Sunday School Class. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-Monroe. Memorials may be made to Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church New Sanctuary Fund. The family would like to send a special thanks to Dr. Barry Weinberger and staff at the Cancer Institute, Hospice Compassus, St. Francis North 5th Floor Nurses and Linda for her special prayers Online condolences may be made to www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

Marie 'Honey' Gilmore, 61
Marie "Honey" Gilmore, of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Johnnie M. Pitarro, 58
Johnnie M. Pitarro, of Monroe, secretary for Don Dixon Farms, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Previously acknowledged
Abercrombie, JoAnn Robinson: 10 a.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Henry, John Hugh Jr.: 10 a.m. Monday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Layfield, Ruth: 11 a.m. Monday, Southside Baptist Church, Jonesboro.
Scarpino, Mary: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Smmerhill, Judy: 11 a.m. Monday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Turner, Christopher Claude: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Lisbon Methodist Cemetery, Lisbon.
Wiley, Lawrence: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Woodard, Ruby D.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Youmans, Max L.: 2 p.m. Monday, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Monroe.

May 18, 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

C.M. "CHUCK" STEPHENSON Brown-Holley Rayville, LA Funeral services for C.M. "Chuck" Stephenson, 52, of Rayville, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at the Rayville First Baptist Church, with Dr. Ernest Winburn and Rev. Robert Stroud officiating. Interment will follow in Greer Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Chuck Stephenson was born September 10, 1956 and passed away Saturday, May 16, 2009 after a brief illness. Chuck was a member of the Rayville First Baptist Church and the church choir. He worked for the Richland Parish Sheriff's Office for 19 years. He was a Dare officer, Juvenile officer and investigator. Chuck loved sports and was an avid golfer. He coached his son, Andy in baseball throughout his youth. He loved to play his guitar, sing, and to be around people, his friends and family, he cared deeply for his son, Mo and all his special needs. Chuck is preceded in death by his son, Huey Morrell "Mo" Stephenson and father, Morrell Stephenson. He was married to his high school sweetheart for 33 years, Rachel Franks Stephenson of Rayville, LA; also survived by his daughter, Mandi Hollis and husband, Cory of Rayville and their children, Ian and Camron, and Ellie Caroline Hollis; son, Andy Stephenson and wife, Crystal of Rayville and their daughter, Kaytie Stephenson; mother, Elsye Stephenson of Rayville; brothers, Mike Stephenson and wife, Sharon of Rayville and Timmy Stephenson of Rayville; mother and father-in-law, Maggie and Huey Franks of Rayville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Huey Franks and wife, Pat, of Birmingham, AL, Debbie McCullough and husband, Bobby of Birmingham, AL, Cindy Odom and husband, Dennis of Rayville, and Randy Franks and wife, Leslie of Start; a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews. Pallbearers are Raymond Green, R.B. Green, Sonny Vidrine, Mike McKenzie, Chris Sasser, Mike Moncrief, Mike Forney, Mark Johnson, Terry Copeland, and Tony Haynes. Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles McDonald, Terry Thompson, all the members of the Richland Parish Sheriff's Office, and the Friday Morning Men's Bible Study Group. Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Monday, at Rayville First Baptist Church. When a person's steps follow the Lord, God is pleased with his ways. If he stumbles, he will not fall, because the Lord holds his hand. Psalm 37:23-24 To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneral homes.com

DOROTHY TURPIN AMMAN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Turpin Amman, 91, of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Monsignor Edmund Moore officiating. Interment will follow at St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery. Mrs. Amman was born in Bastrop, LA and passed away at home on Sunday, May 17, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Fred C. Amman, Jr.; her parents, Allen Thurman and Lucile Corbin Turpin; brothers, Allen T. Turpin, Jr. and Corbin J. Turpin. She was a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Colonial Dames of the XVII Century, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Monroe Junior Charity League. She served as State President of the Louisiana Dental Auxiliary, President General of the First Families of Mississippi, and President of the Monroe Garden Club. For many years, she worked with her brothers as an advertising executive of Turpin Lumber Company, during a time that it expanded to a multi-state business. Survivors include her brother, Carl T. Turpin; her four children, Evelyn Hahn and husband Bob, Dottie Hardy and husband Bill Bailey, Frederic Amman and wife Martha, and Corbin Amman and wife Jeannie; twelve grandchildren, Walter Ligon and wife Becky, Dottie Thornton and husband Chris, Melissa Hardy, George Hardy, Francie Amman, Perry Estis and husband Brett, Rebecca Sonnier and husband Kory, Kathryn Joyce and husband Jeff, Corbin Amman and wife Amy, Lisa Amman and husband Phil Stiger, Mary Anice Amman, and Frederic Amman; eight great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Walter B. Ligon, III, Walter B. Ligon, IV, Corbin T. Amman, Jr., George W. Hardy, IV, Frederic E. Amman, and Leonard Ligon. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Corbin J. Turpin, Jr., Jeff W. Turpin, Dr.Allen T. Turpin, William Turpin, Dr. Carl T. Turpin, Jr., and Delton Hearn. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday, May 18, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family would like to give thanks to her special caregivers, Tracy Juneau, Sheila Mims, and Sandra Devereux. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

HELEN M. JACKSON BEARD Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Helen M. Jackson Beard, 84, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with Rev. Rick McPhearson officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mrs. Beard was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church where she was active in her Sunday School Class. She retired from Woodlawn Elementary School Cafeteria after many years of service. She enjoyed working with ceramics, crocheting, and especially yard work and flowers. She is survived by her husband, E. V. "Buddy" Beard Jr.; children, Gordon E. Beard and wife Elizabeth and Vicky B. Thomas; grandchildren, Yancey S. Thomas, USN, Brandon E. Beard, Jessica M. James, Nicholas G. Beard, and S. Alex Beard; great grandchild, Dayton Beard LeJeune; sister, Virginia Crowell Heckford; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, West Monroe. The family would like to express their appreciation to Jayme Wamble, Janice Beard, Carla Cummings, and Glenwood Home Health Care for their care of Mrs. Helen. Memorials may be made to American Breast Cancer Foundation or St. Jude Children's Hospital. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

Marie 'Honey' Gilmore, 61
Marie "Honey" Gilmore, of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Johnnie M. Pitarro, 58
Johnnie M. Pitarro, of Monroe, secretary for Don Dixon Farms, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Previously acknowledged
Abercrombie, JoAnn Robinson: 10 a.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Henry, John Hugh Jr.: 10 a.m. Monday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Layfield, Ruth: 11 a.m. Monday, Southside Baptist Church, Jonesboro.
Scarpino, Mary: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Smmerhill, Judy: 11 a.m. Monday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Turner, Christopher Claude: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Lisbon Methodist Cemetery, Lisbon.
Wiley, Lawrence: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Woodard, Ruby D.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Youmans, Max L.: 2 p.m. Monday, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Monroe.

May 19 , 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ALICE HEMPHILL Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Hemphill, 83, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 19, 2009 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Rev. Lindle Stewart will officiate. Interment to follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, 8729 Cypress St. West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Hemphill was born January 4, 1926 in Wesson, MS and passed away May 17, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Eastern Star and Woodlawn Methodist Church. Mrs. Hemphill devoted her life to her family and was a loving mother and grandmother and she will be remembered as being a true friend. She was preceded in death by her son, Timothy Scott Hemphill. Mrs. Hemphill is survived by her five children: Lamar Hemphill and wife Diane, Janet Hemphill McCraw and husband Jim, Pam Hemphill McCready and husband Kenny, Randy L.H. Hemphill and Ginger Kay Hemphill; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Shawnesy Thompson, Shannon Frith, Brad Frith, Chad Harrington, Seth Thompson and Joel McCready. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

CHRISTINA STUART SPRINGFIELD Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Funeral services for Christina Stuart Springfield, 33, of Monroe, LA will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 20, 2009 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Brother Butch Goodman will be officiating and interment will follow at Enterprise Cemetery in Farmerville, LA. Mrs. Springfield was born February 17, 1976 in West Monroe, LA and passed away May 17, 2009 in Monroe, LA. She was a member of Fairbanks Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her Father: George Ellis Stuart and a daughter: Ashley Taylor. Mrs. Springfield is survived by her husband: Christopher Springfield; mother: Vicky Whitton Stuart; children: Austin Taylor, Ruthie Stuart, Nathan Springfield, and Buster Springfield; special friend: Mike Ford; brother: Thomas Stuart and wife, Wendy; sisters: Cindy Stuart Pagan and husband, Wayne; Rachel Stuart George and husband, Ben; and by numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be: Brid Hollis, David Whittington, Caleb Whitton, Benji Dumas, Casey Hobson, and Jason Kavanaugh. Honorary pallbearers will be: Gale Kavanaugh, Bart Stuart, Bennie Whitton, Dennie Whitton and Mayo Whitton. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00PM Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

DOROTHY TURPIN AMMAN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Turpin Amman, 91, of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Monsignor Edmund Moore officiating. Interment will follow at St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery. Mrs. Amman was born in Bastrop, LA and passed away at home on Sunday, May 17, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Fred C. Amman, Jr.; her parents, Allen Thurman and Lucile Corbin Turpin; brothers, Allen T. Turpin, Jr. and Corbin J. Turpin. She was a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Colonial Dames of the XVII Century, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Monroe Junior Charity League. She served as State President of the Louisiana Dental Auxiliary, President General of the First Families of Mississippi, and President of the Monroe Garden Club. For many years, she worked with her brothers as an advertising executive of Turpin Lumber Company, during a time that it expanded to a multi-state business. Survivors include her brother, Carl T. Turpin; her four children, Evelyn Hahn and husband Bob, Dottie Hardy and husband Bill Bailey, Frederic Amman and wife Martha, and Corbin Amman and wife Jeannie; twelve grandchildren, Walter Ligon and wife Becky, Dottie Thornton and husband Chris, Melissa Hardy, George Hardy, Francie Amman, Perry Estis and husband Brett, Rebecca Sonnier and husband Kory, Kathryn Joyce and husband Jeff, Corbin Amman and wife Amy, Lisa Amman and husband Phil Stiger, Mary Anice Amman, and Frederic Amman; eight great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Walter B. Ligon, III, Walter B. Ligon, IV, Corbin T. Amman, Jr., George W. Hardy, IV, Frederic E. Amman, and Leonard Ligon. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Corbin J. Turpin, Jr., Jefferson W. Turpin, Dr. Allen T. Turpin, William A. Turpin, Dr. Carl T. Turpin, Jr., and Delton Hearn. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday, May 18, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family would like to give thanks to her special caregivers, Tracy Juneau, Sheila Mims, and Sandra Devereux. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

JOHNNIE M. PITARRO Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Johnnie M. Pitarro, 58, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Swartz, LA with Rev. Job Edathinatt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Pitarro was born in Bastrop, LA and passed away Sunday, May 17, 2009 in Monroe, LA. She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. She was a secretary for Don Dixon Farms. Survivors include her husband, Charles Pitarro; parents, W.M. and Virginia M. Kitchens of Bastrop, LA; son, Billy R. Reynolds of TX; brothers, Carl E. Kitchens of Jacksonville, AR and Dennis R. Kitchens of Shreveport, LA; sisters, Janice Carroll of Bastrop, LA and Lynn Wall of Crossett, AR; nieces, Mary Baker of West Monroe, LA, Laura Harkness of Bastrop, LA, and Lindsey Wall of Crossett, AR; nephews, Paul Carroll of Bastrop, LA and Carl E. Kitchens, Jr. of Camden, AR; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; four great nieces; brothers-in-laws and their families, Joe Pitarro, Mike Pitarro, Don and Nettie O'Beir and family, and Steven Pitarro and wife Jennifer. Pallbearers will be David Lehne, Steve Descant, John Wells, John Graham, Ed Lee, and Ray Descant. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA with a Vigil Wake at 6:30 PM. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MARIE "HONEY" GILMORE Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Marie "Honey" Gilmore, 61, of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 20, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Bryan Laue officiating. Interment will be at 3:00 PM Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery at Ball, LA. Mrs. Gilmore passed away Sunday May 17, 2009. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Survivors include her husband, Jerry T. Gilmore of Monroe, LA; daughter, Tara L. Gilmore of North Carolina; sister-in-law, Jackie Albright of West Monroe, LA; cousin-in-law, Claude Friloux of Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be friends and members of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday May 19, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MARVIN LEE SMART Marvin Lee Smart, age 69, passed away Saturday May 16, 2009 at his home in West Monroe, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Marvin was a 1957 graduate of Neville High School. He attended NLU and served in the US Army for three years. After retiring from the oil and gas industry, Marvin lived in Florida for many years before returning to Monroe in 2007. He is preceded in death by his father, Lexie D. Smart. He is survived by his mother, Vera B. Smart; daughter, Lori Smart Peters; son, Charles Smart and wife Lori; grand children, Mollie Peters, Evan Smart and Emma Smart. At Marvin's request, his body has been donated to the LSU School of Medicine for education and research. The family would like to thank all of his friends who were there for him during his illness. A private memorial service will be held at a later date for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

PATRICK "PAT" M. LOFLIN Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA A graveside service for Patrick "Pat" M. Loflin, 61, of Winnsboro, LA will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Johnny Magnuson officiating under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Pat Loflin was born December 21, 1947 in Delhi, LA and passed away Saturday May 16, 2009 at LA Extended Care Hospital in West Monroe. He was an entrepreneur, owner-operator of U Pak It convenient stores in Winnsboro. He was a member of the U-Pak-It Corp., a member of the Turkey Foundation, a supporter of Ducks Unlimited and an avid white perch fisherman. He was preceded in death by father, William "Mike" H. Loflin, Sr.; mother, Rebecca (Peel) Loflin; son, Mick Loflin; daughter-in-law, Ashley Loflin; brother, William "Billy" Loflin Jr. Survivors include wife of 40 years, Katye Loflin of Winnsboro, LA; daughter, Angel Eskridge and husband Edward of Winnsboro, LA; sister, Martha Seward and husband Darma of Idaho, NE; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold and Louise Robinson of Winnsboro, LA; and a host of animals. The pallbearers will be Frank Coleman, J. D. Wilson, Thomas Smith, A. P. Magee, Bill York, and Frank Montana. The honorary pallbearers will be Gerald York and Ronnie Temple. The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, May 18, 2009. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit: www.youngs community. com

ROBERT EARL TAYLOR Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mr. Robert Earl Taylor, 80, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Weldon Bares officiating. Mr. Taylor passed away Monday, May 18, 2009. Survivors include his wife, Sue W. Taylor; daughter, Nancy Taylor Patterson and husband Gary of Houston, TX; sons, Douglas K. Taylor and wife Christy of Sterlington, LA and Todd Taylor and wife Sonya of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Callie and Casey Rhodes, Jill Patterson, Brett and Andrew Stevenson, Caitlin Taylor, Garrett Patterson, Seth Taylor, and Rachel Taylor; great grandson, Houston Rhodes; brother, Lane Taylor of Natchitoches, LA. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

James Lamar Brooks, 53
James Lamar Brooks of Monroe, an electronics repairman, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Thursday at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home, Newberry, S.C. Visitation is 2 p.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home in Newberry. Burial will be in Newberry Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Newberry, S.C.

Marie 'Honey' Gilmore, 61
Marie "Honey" Gilmore of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Ball.

Paul Bunyon Jones, 75
BASTROP -- Paul Bunyon Jones, a retired International Paper lab technician, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Emeral Jessie Lilly, 53
WINNSBORO -- Emeral Jessie Lilly, a maintenance worker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Charles R. 'Polly' Mitchell, 75
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. -- Charles R. "Polly" Mitchell died Monday. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Morning Star Cemetery, Hot Springs, Ark., under the direction of Caruth-Hale Funeral Home, Hot Springs, Ark.

Johnnie M. Pitarro, 58
Johnnie M. Pitarro of Monroe, secretary for Don Dixon Farms, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Swartz. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Brandon Rush, 34
ST. JOSEPH -- Brandon Rush died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Patricia Ann Shipley, 60
Patricia Ann Shipley of West Monroe, a certified nurse's aide, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Sweetwater Cemetery, Quitman. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Christina Stuart Springfield, 33
Christina Stuart Springfield of Monroe, a Chase Bank loan officer, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Enterprise Cemetery, Farmerville.

Robert Earl Taylor, 80
Robert Earl Taylor of Monroe, a bricklayer, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged:
Allen, Lois: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Newton Baptist Church, Delhi.
Jackson, Roy M.: 1 p.m. Sunday, New Daughters of Zion, West Monroe.
Stamey, George W.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Start Baptist Church, Start.
Wright, Lillian: Noon Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium

May 20, 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

IRABALEA WILLIAMSON Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA Graveside service for Irbalea Williamson, 80, of Mangham, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, May 21, 2009 at Prewitt Cemetery, Mangham, LA with Rev. Keith Stephens and Rev. David Moseley officiating under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Irabalea was born October 13, 1928 and passed away Monday, May 18, 2009 after a brief illness. Mrs. Williamson was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Karen Williamson; brother, Grover Burgess, Jr.; sister, Lucille Dykes; and parents, Grover Burgess, Sr. and Mary Lucy Burgess. Survivors include her husband, Bill Williamson; daughter, Rita and Billy Joe Remore; grandchildren, Billy Bob and Tiffany Remore and Aleasha and William Waller; great grandchildren, Devin Remore and Leah Grace Waller all of Mangham, LA. Honorary pallbearers are Garry Nobles, Adron "Dub" Wee, Travis White, Charles Fife, Nathan Kelley, and Ronnie Magoun. Visitation will be 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneral homes.com

REV. GEORGE W. STAMEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Rev. George W. Stamey will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Start Baptist Church in Start, LA. Pastors Glenn Gulliams, Pastor David Sistrunk and Pastor Joe Turner will be officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. Mr. Stamey was born on Oct 02, 1920 in Walters, OK and passed away on May 18, 2009 in Monroe, LA. He is a retired minister and retired also from Louisiana Machinery as a mechanic. Mr. Stamey served in the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Stamey. He is survived by sons, Billy Stamey, Kenneth Stamey and wife Aimee; daughters, Karen Cumpton and husband Bill, Margaret Porter and husband Richard; sister, Flurette Ausborn; brother, David Stamey. He is survived by thirteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be his granddaughters and his Senior Men's Class. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

See previous obits on May 19, 2009

May 21, 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

BRANDON SHAWN RUSH Young's Funeral Home Ferriday,LA Funeral services for Mr. Brandon Shawn Rush, 34 ,of Saint Joseph, LA will be held at St. Joseph Baptist Church on Friday, May 22, 2009 at 10:00 AM with Bro. Bill Bearden and Bro. Larry Foster officiating. Interment will follow at Wesley Chapel Cemetery, St. Joseph, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday. Brandon was born June 19, 1974 and passed away Tuesday May 19, 2009 . He was a resident of Saint Joseph, a graduate of University of Louisiana in Monroe, and the Owner and operator of Louisiana Developments. Brandon had a vibrant love for nature and the outdoors, and was an avid sportsman, hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. His enthusiasm and joyful spirit will be greatly missed by his many friends and family who's lives he touched. He was preceded in Death by: Paternal Grand -parents, Pete and Edith Rush. Survivors include: Parents Ricky and Suzanne Rush of St. Joseph, LA. Son, Brandon "Kayd" Rush of St. Joseph, LA. Brother, Luke Rush of Lafayette, LA. Maternal grand parents Bill and Marilyn Goodfellow of St. Joseph, LA. Numerous Uncles, Aunts and Cousins. The pallbearers will be John Robert Gaumnitz, Robbie Gwin, Chris Lancaster, Mark Cascio, Brooks Blanche, Chad Morgan and Brandon Jackson. The Honorary pallbearers will be Jay Bearden and Jay Bankston. The family will receive friends at St Joseph Baptist Church from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Thursday, May 21, 2009. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngsfh.com

CHARLES "CHUCK" KENDRICK Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial service for Mr. Charles "Chuck" Kendrick, 55, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, May 22, 2009 at Liberty Grove Church of God, 504 Marion Sims Road, West Monroe, LA 71292 with Rev. Steve Nelson officiating. Mr. Kendrick was born December 26, 1953 in Wichita Falls, TX and passed away May 20, 2009 in Shreveport, LA. He was an active member of the American Veterans. He loved hunting and fishing and spending time grilling and being with family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, James Wallace. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Kendrick; children, Tasha Vaughn, Miranda Rogers, and Lance Kendrick and wife Danielle; step children, Chad Tannehill and wife Bridgett and Jeff Tannehill and wife Nicole; 8 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren; mother, Billie Alderman; brothers and sisters, Alta Mills and husband Matt, Ronald Wallace and wife Gayle, Patrick Wallace and Mary Flowers and husband T.C.; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time Friday at Liberty Grove Church of God. Online Condolences/Registry: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

KATHERINE "KAT" GOYNE Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Katherine "Kat" Goyne of West Monroe passed away on May 14th, 2009 after an extended illness. She spent most of her 88 years as a resident of West Monroe. The words that come to mind when looking upon the life of Kat are strength and dedication. She was strong and dedicated in her beliefs, opinions, and her loves. No matter the situation or who was present, Kat held firm to what she knew was right and true. Inside her one small body, was a mother, grandmother, worthy adviser, friend to many, and self proclaimed political super-analyst. Kat loved to laugh, loved to debate, and loved the Lord. She was a patriot. Her faith was strong, through losing her husband and the many struggles of life. She could always be counted on for an encouraging word or some good advice. Kat was a rock, and her family and friends knew where she stood all the time. In a time of need, she was there. In a time of hurt, she was there. Not a harder or more dedicated worker lived, and Kat spent the last 25 years, before she became ill, running the office for her grandson John Lambert at A-1 Fiberglass Pools. The measure of a person's life lives in what they do for others. Upon becoming sick, Kat was surrounded by others there to help. She was good fruit. The family would like to give special thank you to Mae Myles, who was a dedicated friend to the family for decades. The love and care Mae has provided to Kat was beyond what could be asked. The family would also like to give a special thank you to Kat's friend and neighbor, Linda Allison. Katherine Goyne was born December 10, 1920 at Blue Springs, AR. She is preceded in death by her husband George Bennie Goyne, and her parents Clara Meta Moore and Rev. T.W. Wagnon. She is survived by her daughter Glenda Salley; Son-in-law: the late John Salley of West Monroe; Grandchildren: John Lambert and wife Jennifer Lambert of West Monroe, Katherine Claire Clary and Husband Raymond Clary of Cape Coral, FL, and Susannah Ruth Salley of West Monroe Great-Grandchildren: Stephan "Alex" Clary of Cape Coral, FL, Lauren Katherine Lambert of West Monroe, and Sarah Lambert Payne, and husband Cody Payne of Pineville; Great-great Grandchild, Adam Payne of Pineville, Siblings: Cortez Wagnon and wife Melva Wagnon of Little Rock, AR, John C Wagnon and wife Pauline Wagnon of Lafayette, LA, Mary Buckley and husband A.C. Buckley of Farmerville, LA, and Faith Matthews of Farmerville, LA. A memorial service will be held at the First Assembly of God Church of Farmerville on Sunday, May 24th at 3:00 PM The service will be officiated by Pastors Duane Amos and Byron Boykin. Our Kat will be truly missed. Online Condolences/Registry: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MARY JAMES ROPER GREEN Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Mary James Roper Green died on May 20, 2009 at Oak Woods Home for the Elderly in Mer Rouge at the age of eighty-nine. She was born on January 22, 1920 in Lufkin, Texas, and was the fifth child and third daughter of James Byron Roper and Eulala Rebecca McMullen Roper. In 1938, she moved to Bastrop from Lufkin, Texas, to live with her sister and brother-in-law, Delma and Garrett Slomosky, to begin her working career. She later met and married George Edward (Ed) Green. She was preceded in death by her husband of thirty years, Ed Green, co-owner of Green Brothers Dairy. She is survived by her three children: Patricia Green McCarty of Norman, OK; James E. (Jim) and Anna Clare Green of Lakeland, FL; and Drs. Gregory R. (Greg) and Mirta Green of Monroe. Also, she is survived by nine grandchildren: Denise McCarty Gordon, Jay McCarty, Clark E. Green, Clare Green Wilson, James Mayo Green, Katie Green, Cammie Green, Emily Green and Jack Green. Her three great-grandchildren are: Lane Gordon, Mary Claire Gordon and McCall McCarty. Mrs. Green is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Green was an active member of First Baptist Church of Bastrop for nearly seventy years where she taught four- and five-year-olds in Sunday School for forty-five years. She was also active for many years in the Women's Missionary Union, took part in many chruch activities and went on many church-sponsored trips. She enjoyed participating in many social activities, including playing bridge, rook and dominoes. She also possessed a great love of travel. She frequently visited her children in the various places where they lived. She also traveled extensively throughtout the United States and other places, including Canada, Europe and the Holy Land. Funeral services will be held on Saturday May 23, 2009 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church. Dr. L.H. McCollough and Rev. Jim Ingram will officiate the services. Visitation will be held on Friday May 22, 2009 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Golden Funeral Home. Pallbearers are: John S. Green, Jr., Robert V. Green, Kenneth Slomosky, John Garrett, Jay McCarty and James Green. Honorary pallbearers are: Richard (Dick) Revels, Jerry Stutts and former employees of Green Brothers Dairy. Loving care-givers over the past seven years have been Pat Goyne, Carolyn Alford and Agnes Scott. Interment will be at Morehouse Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

RONALD "BUDDY" C. NORRED, SR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Funeral services for Ronald "Buddy" C. Norred, Sr., 76, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 22, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. Jeff Smart officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Norred was born on October 11, 1932 in Bernice, LA and passed away on May 19, 2009 in Monroe, LA. Mr. Norred was a retired truck salesman for Scott Tractor in Monroe. He served in the U. S. Air Force and was preceded by his parents and a son-in-law, Robert Jacks. Mr. Norred is survived by his wife of 57 years: Delicee "Dee" Norred; daughter: Debra Norred; son: Sonny Norred and wife, Shannon; granddaughters: Taylor Norred and Ashley Norred; sister: Maggie McLane and husband, Pat. Pallbearers will be: Shelton Lewis, Jesse Roberts, Perry Johnson, Pat McLane and Doug Ahyo. The family would like to give special hanks to Dr. Barron and his staff and to Patient's Choice Hospice and Karol Handy. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, May 21, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

William Ferguson, 84
William Ferguson of Monroe, a heavy equipment salesman, died April 25. Memorial services are 1 p.m. May 24 at the chapel of the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans' Home, Monroe.

Willie Green, 44
COLUMBIA — Willie Green died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mildred Henderson, 86
Mildred Henderson of Monroe, retired from South Central Bell, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Paul B. "Goat" Jones Sr., 75
BASTROP — Paul B. "Goat" Jones Sr., a retired lab supervisor with International Paper Co., died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bonita Road Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Willie Lewis May, 80
OAK GROVE — Willie Lewis May, a plumber, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9 a.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Corner Cemetery, Forest.

Mark McKee, 60
BASTROP — Mark McKee, a Georgia Pacific employee, died Monday. Services are 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Glen Allen Newcomer Jr., 89
Glen Allen Newcomer Jr. of West Monroe, retired from Exxon Mobile, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Bonnie Jean Quimby, 69
Bonnie Jean Quimby of Monroe, a retired seamstress, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Geneva Tarver, 85
FERRIDAY — Geneva Tarver died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Irbalea Williamson, 80
MANGHAM — Irbalea Williamson, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Prewitt Cemetery, Mangham. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously acknowledged
Brooks, James Lamar: 3 p.m. Thursday, McSwain-Evans Funeral Home, Newberry, S.C.
Jackson, Roy M.: 1 p.m. Sunday, New Daughters of Zion, West Monroe.
Mitchell, Charles R. "Polly": 1 p.m. Thursday, Morning Star Cemetery, Hot Springs, Ark.
Shipley, Patricia Ann: 11 a.m. Thursday, Sweetwater Cemetery, Quitman.
Wright, Lillian: Noon Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium.

May 22, 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

BECKY ELLEN AVANT Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Ms. Becky Ellen Avant, 44, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, May 23, 2009 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in West Monroe with Rev. Danny Hawthorne officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Becky was born on December 11, 1964 in West Monroe, LA. She is preceded in death by her father, William Huey Avant and her nephew, Mathew Avant. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Scallon and husband Scott; three beautiful granddaughters, Caroline, Madison, and Alyssa; her mother, Pauline Avant; brothers, Charles Avant, and Bill Avant and wife Vicky; sisters, Lisa Allen and husband Junior, Margie Strother and husband Terry, and Polly Vail and husband Don; sixteen nieces and nephews; numerous great nieces and nephews; and a very special friend, J.C. Neathery. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Avant, Shane Kirby, Wendell Avant, John Cole, Chad Vail and David Duke. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Hospice Care of Louisiana or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

BONNIE JEAN QUIMBY Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Services for Bonnie Jean Quimby, 69, of Rayville, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 23 2009 at Brown-Holley Chapel, Rayville, LA with Dr. Ernest Winburn officiating internment will follow at Greer cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Mrs. Bonnie was born September 3, 1940 and passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2009. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Emma Lee Quimby and great-granddaughter, Miley Rose Copelan and brother-in-law, John T. Smith. Survivors include her children; Pamela Kirby of Rayville, Frankie David McCurley of Rayville, grandchildren; Jason Hays and wife, Kellie of Minden, LA, Justin Hays of Start, Eric McCurley of Searcy, AR, David Allen Copelan and wife, Tisha and Frankie Derell Copelan, Kaylee Lane Copelan all of McComb, MS great grand daughter; Madison Kathryn Hays of Minden, LA, siblings; Alice Smith of Start, Ernest Edward Quimby, Jr. of Baton Rouge, LA, Aubrey Lee Quimby and wife, Dorothy of Denham Springs, LA, Ralph Quimby of West Monroe, Johnny Dalton and wife, Jane of West Monroe and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jeff Bolton, Tony Roberts, Jason Hays, Justin Hays, Aubrey Lee Quimby, Lee Quimby. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Friday, May 22, 2009 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneral homes.com

GLEN ALLEN NEWCOMER, JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Glen Allen Newcomer, Jr., 89, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, May 23, 2009 at the Highland Presbyterian Church with Dr. George Wortham officiating. Private Family Graveside Services will be held following the service under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Newcomer was born on March 8, 1920 in Franklin Parish, LA and passed away on May 20, 2009 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA. He was an active member of Highland Presbyterian Church in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Newcomer served his country in the United States Army from January of 1942 until October 1945. He worked for Interstate Natural Gas, which was a subsidiary of Standard Oil. He retired from Monterey Pipeline Company on July 1, 1980 after 40 years, eight months and 22 days of service. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Cascille Trussell Newcomer; two sons, Brian Newcomer and wife Diane, and Drew Newcomer all of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Courtney, Abby, Elly and Casey Newcomer; and his sisters, Rubye Barton and Peggy Croslow both of Ft. Smith, AR. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to Highland Presbyterian Church. Online Condolences/Registry: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

HUGH ALLEN MATTISON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Hugh Allen Mattison, 77, of Monroe, will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, May 23, 2009, at College Place Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Pitson officiating. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Mattison passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at St. Francis North Hospital. He was a member and deacon of College Place Baptist Church, a United States Army veteran, and was retired from Mattison Insurance Agency. Prior to opening his own insurance agency, he worked for Life and Casualty Insurance, and Union National Life Insurance Co. Survivors include his wife, Rethie M. Mattison; daughter, Peggy Ann Mattison Thurman and husband Mike; son, Steve Allen Mattison; grand children, Bobby Harrison, Erin Bauer, Audrey Arnold and husband Morgan, Stephanie Huggins and husband Charles, Steve Allen Mattison, Jr., Matthew Mattison, and Megan Roshto; four great grandchildren, Danielle and Trey Harrison, and Justice and Gabriel Huggins; and numerous nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of College Place Baptist Church. Visitation will be Saturday from 2:00 PM until service time at College Place Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to College Place Baptist Church or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

JOSEPH DAVID EPPINETTE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Joseph David Eppinette, 17, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 23, 2009, at North Monroe Baptist Church with Rev. Bodie Spicer officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Joseph passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2009. He was a member of the Junior Civitans and an incoming senior at Ouachita Parish High School. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Timmy and Sallie Eppinette. Survivors include his parents, Johnny and Anita Eppinette; sister, Sally Eppinette of Monroe, LA; maternal grandparents, Gloria Greer of West Monroe, LA and Jimmy and JoAnn Greer of El Dorado, AR; and numerous aunts and uncles. Pallbearers will be Dillon Lockwood, Andy Roberts, Ryan Gebhardt, Reid Bray, Kelby McKoin, Corey Christianson, David Wright, Adam Coco, Tyler Wheeler, and Heath O'Neal. Honorary pallbearers will be the incoming seniors at Ouachita Parish High School. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at North Monroe Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MARQUIS L. MEREDITH Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Funeral services for Mr. Marquis L. Meredith, 90, of Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 23, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe with Rev. Tommy Frost and Rev. David Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Meredith was born May 19, 1919 in Monroe, LA and passed away on May 21, 2009 in Monroe, LA. He graduated from Neville High School in 1937 and then served with the U. S. Army Air Corps in the 374th Fighter Squadron during World War II. He returned to Monroe and entered Northeast Jr. College. He received his CPA License in 1951 and practiced in Monroe from 1951 until 1997. He was a member of the Louisiana Society of CPA's and the AICPA. He was a member of Parkview Baptist Church in Monroe. Mr. Meredith was preceded in death by his father: M. L. Meredith, II; mother: Linnie B. Meredith and brothers: Ben, Allen and Lynn Meredith. Mr. Meredith is survived by his wife of 55 years: Ethel M. Meredith; daughter: Cindy Smith and husband, Bobby; sons: Marquis L. Meredith IV and Leslie Bates, John M. Meredith, and Timothy D. Meredith and wife, Theresa; grandchildren: Niki Smith, Melanie Williams and husband, John; great grandchildren: Joshua and Stephen Williams; and sister: Jo Ann Singleton, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be: Bobby Smith, Robert Lane, William Hardy, Robert Blackwell, Tommy Miller, Paul Tennis, and John Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be: the deacons of Parkview Baptist Church, the Byrd Bible Class, Biff Meredith, Harold Woods and Travis Edwards. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Parkview Baptist Church, 1001 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201 or the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, May 22, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com Celebration of Life 90 Years of Life Have carried you so far With a strong foundation, and good name You have become who you are A Loving Son, Soldier, and Husband along the way To a wonderful Father, Grandfather And even Great Grandfather today A long and wonderful Life That spanned so many years Filled with Happiness & Laughter As well as times of Sadness & Tears No matter what happened Or how things went wrong You were always an Inspiration Because you remained True & Strong Your body may have grown old But your spirit never will You were loved throughout this time & Because of who you are we love you still. (Copied)

MATTIE JO TOWNSEND BROSSETT Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Jo Townsend Brossett, 69, of Hebert, LA, will be held at 2:30 PM Saturday, May 23, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Job Edathinatt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Brossett passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2009. Survivors include her husband, Joseph David Brossett; daughter, Cindy Brossett of Hebert, LA; son, Culley Brossett and wife Jan of Friendswood, TX; daughter-in-law, Karen Connolly of Clarks, LA; four grandchildren, Jeb, Mindy, Matt, and Ashley; three brothers, and four sisters. Pallbearers will be Matt Brossett, Paul Brossett, Alan Brossett, Jeb Griggs, Corey Hammons, and Josh Smith. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

MILDRED B. HENDERSON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred B. Henderson, 86, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 23, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. William L. Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Mrs. Henderson was born in Tylertown, MS on November 4, 1922 and began her life with the Lord Wednesday, May 20, 2009. She was a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church and also attended the Cheatham Bible Class on Tuesday nights. She was active in telephone pioneers and had served as Worthy Matron of Dixie Chapter #179 Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Henderson retired from South Central Bell and maintained many friendships from her volunteer work and from her years spent at Highland Baptist Church She was preceded in death by her parents, Luvesta and Ora Lee Blackwell; and five siblings. Survivors include her husband of sixty-two years, Delbert L. Henderson; and two sisters, Inis Holmes and Mary B. Magee and husband William. She also leaves behind many precious memories with her numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Pallbearers will be Barney Tucker, Sherman Thompson, Perry Magee, Jeff Wood, Jimmy Ray Henderson, and Kenneth Ray Johnson. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family appreciates the love and care shown to Miss Mildred the last six months by her caregivers, Florence, Kim, and Dee Johnson. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

REGINA LYNN HILL Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for Regina Lynn Hill, 38, of West Monroe, LA, will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Paul King officiating. Burial will follow at Liberty Cemetery in Linville, LA. Under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Regina was born on September 3, 1970 in Mississippi and passed away on May 20, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her mother Lucy Graves; husband Michael Denton Hill; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Miley. She is survived by her daughters, Sara Danielle Hill of West Monroe, LA; Shelby Grace Hill of West Monroe, LA; husband, Patrick Ian Smith of West Monroe, LA. sister, Tonja Renee` Jacola and husband of Harrison, AR; mother-in-law and father-in-law Billy and Renate Hill; grandmother, Beatrice Vance; with numerous nieces, nephews and much extended family. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Kirkland; Jeffrey Hinton; Mark Marley; Jeremy Batterton; Art Miley, Allen Hinton and Tom Holbrook. Honorary Pallbearer will be Tristan Lee McCalmon. Visitation will be held Friday, May 22, 2009 at 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

Versie B. Bean, 68
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Versie Benson Bean, formerly of Marion, a beautician, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be in Sweet Lilly Cemetery, Marion under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.

Shirley Briggs, 69
JONESVILLE — Shirley Briggs, a Champlin Net Co. manager, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Long Pine Cemetery.

Conna W. Chatman, 49
GARLAND, Texas — Conna Sue Willis Chatman, formerly of Monroe, a repair clerk technician, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Joseph Mark Davis, 50
JONESVILLE — Joseph Mark Davis, co-owner and operator of Davis Farms, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Jena Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Arthur N. Ferrell, 64
BASTROP — Arthur N. "Skunk" Ferrell, a farmer, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home.

Jimmie Lee Francis, 71
TALLULAH — Jimmie Lee Francis died May 12. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Mound Project Cemetery, Tallulah.

Willie Mae Hearn, 76
Willie Mae Hearn of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Flousella Ward Johnson, 79
WATERPROOF — Flousella Ward Johnson, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Lake St. John Cemetery, Waterproof under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Charles Kendrick, 55
Charles "Chuck" Kendrick of West Monroe, a self-employed carpenter, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Liberty Grove Church of God, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time Friday at the church under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Freddie D. Lee, 58
DELHI — Freddie D. Lee, a laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Greater One Christian Fellowship, Delhi. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Sunday at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in Waverly Memorial Cemetery.

Willie Lollie, 90
BASTROP — Willie Lollie, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at New Jerusalem II Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5 p.m. at Pearl Street Church of God, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Betty McDonald, 61
TALLULAH — Betty McDonald died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Colored Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Angela McMillon, 40
WINNSBORO — Angela McMillon died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Sunday at Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

Edward Moore, 64
WINNSBORO — Edward Moore, a machine operator, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Cuba Cemetery, Gilbert.

Ronald 'Buddy' C. Norred Sr., 76
Ronald "Buddy" C. Norred Sr., a retired Scott Truck and Tractor salesman, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Barbara Norris, 56
RAYVILLE — Barbara Norris, a potato separator, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness, Dunn. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Monday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery, Pioneer.

Helen H. Patterson, 98
RUSTON — Helen Hilton Patterson, South Central Bell service representative, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

William Payton Jr., 61
RAYVILLE — William Walter Payton Jr., a machine operator, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Charlene E. Porter, 69
OAK GROVE - Charlene Evelyn Porter, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is noon-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in McGaha Memorial Cemetery, Red Wing.

Earnest Reeves, 75
Earnest Reeves of Monroe, a retired welder, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Zion Baptist Church, Luna.

Edward Lee Jones Crayton Russell, 76
TALLULAH — Edward Lee Jones Crayton Russell, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Betty Mae F. Sims, 60
RAYVILLE — Betty Mae Ford Sims, a paraprofessional, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Geneva M. Tarver, 85
FERRIDAY — Geneva Martin Tarver, a retired bus driver, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Cypress Grove Cemetery.

Daniel Towns, 40
Daniel Towns of Monroe, a department store owner, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Sinai Cemetery, Summerfield under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jimmy D. Walston, 73
SICILY ISLAND — Jimmy Dale Walston, owner-operator of Walston Equipment, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Pentecostal Church, Sicily Island. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Sicily Island under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Dorothy Williams, 83
RAYVILLE — Dorothy Williams, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Love and Charity Cemetery, Rayville under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously acknowledged
Ferguson, William: 1 p.m. Sunday, Northeast Louisiana War Veterans' Home, Monroe.
Jackson, Roy M.: 1 p.m. Sunday, New Daughters of Zion, West Monroe.
Jones Sr., Paul B. "Goat": 10 a.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
McKee, Mark: 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Wright, Lillian: Noon Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium.

May 23 , 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ALINE SAWYER ROBERTSON Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Aline Sawyer Robertson of Bastrop will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, May 23, 2009 at the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop with the Reverend Mark Benge officiating. Interment and committal services will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Aline Sawyer Robertson was born September 23, 1917 near the Tillou Community of Morehouse Parish to the late Henry Bussie Sawyer and Hattie Irene Bunn Sawyer. She passed from this life Thursday, May 21, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Barney W. Robertson; her parents; a sister, Geneva Sawyer DeFrancisco; and three brothers, Reuben Sawyer, Newton Sawyer, and Mack Sawyer. Mrs. Aline Sawyer Robertson was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bastrop. Together with her husband, Barney W. Robertson they founded Robertson's Produce in Bastrop in 1947 and operated it for many years. The business they established continues to prosper in its third generation of the Robertson family. Mrs. Robertson is survived by her children, Karen Robertson Gray of Monroe, Susan Robertson Whitworth and husband David, Flint Robertson and wife Jackie, Jimmy Robertson and wife Nita, Terry Robertson and wife Annette, Michael Robertson and wife Mary all of Bastrop; two brothers, Vernon Sawyer, Sr. and wife Francis and Harold Sawyer and wife Betty all of Bastrop; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers are Dan Robertson, Keith Robertson, Mark Robertson, Steve Miller, Larry Jones, Charles Whitaker, and Jason Crockett. The family will receive friends Saturday May 23, 2009 at Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop beginning at 1:00 PM until time for services. For those who wish memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 222 South Washington Street, Bastrop, LA 71220. Originally published May 23, 2009.

BILLY "BROTHER" KENNEDY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Billy "Brother" Kennedy, 48, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 24, 2009 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Stan Taylor officiating. Interment to follow in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. "Brother" was born June 03, 1960 in Shreveport, LA and passed away in Monroe, LA on May 22, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy J. Kennedy, brother, Jackie Ray Kennedy. Survivors include his mother, Barbara R. Kennedy, sister, Brenda Coates, nephew, Jeremy Coates and wife Angel, great niece, Faith Coates, Also survived by numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends. Pallbearers will be Billy Clement, Wayne Walker, Kermit Soileau, Barry Justus, Tom Chesney, Hershel Magee. He was a member of Highland Baptist Church. Family members would like to give special thanks to Brother's caregiver Ms. Meredith Jones for her loving care. Donations to Gideon International preferred. Visitation will be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA on Saturday, May 23, 2009 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. On-line condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrick funeralhome.com Originally published May 23, 2009.

ROBERT LEE "BOBBY" POHL Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Robert Lee "Bobby" Pohl, 82, of Monroe, will be held at 2:30 PM Sunday, May 24, 2009, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Swartz School Road, with Rev. Job Edathinatt officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Robert "Bobby" was born in Belton, TX on June 8, 1926 and passed away on May 22, 2009 after a lengthy illness. Bobby was an honored veteran and served in the U. S. Army and Maritime Marines in World War II. He was a member of the SBJST of Texas for 67 years, honorary member of the Louisiana Sportsman Hunting Club of Eros, and retired from Flav-O-Rich Dairy in Monroe after 42 years. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Lenora Pohl; son, Jerry Pohl; sisters, Georgia Menke and Patsy Rowland. Survivors include his wife of sixty-two years, Georgie Mae Pohl; children, Bobbie McCarty and husband Bill, Linda Bryan and husband Charles, Ronnie Pohl and wife Cathy, Kathy Smith and husband Danny, and Laura Sandifer and husband Kevin; grandchildren, Robert Pohl, Brad McCarty, Brock McCarty and wife Kim, Derick Pohl and wife Misty, Chelsy Smith, Casey Barton, Jennifer Caussey, Charlotte Clark, and Griffin Sandifer; great grandchild, Grace Pohl; sisters, Lidice Broussard, and Sallie Flint and husband James; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are his loving grandchildren, Robert Pohl, Brad McCarty, Brock McCarty, Derick Pohl, Chelsy Smith, and Casey Barton. Honorary pallbearers will be Clarence Deffner and Charlie Mac Rowland. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be in our hearts forever. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com Originally published May 23, 2009.

STEVE BOB SHARP Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield, LA Steve Bob Sharp, Sr., age 67, of Dodson, LA, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009, in Winnfield. Mr. Sharp was a local business owner and was involved in the timber industry most of his life. He was a graduate of Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. He was preceded in death by his parents Elza and Jack Broomfield and one son Steve Bob Sharp, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Janet Sharp of Dodson; his daughter Cindy Murray of Monroe; special son: Kasey Conley of Dodson; and a half sister: Peggy Sue Sharp of Fouke, AR. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, May 23, 2009 in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel in Winnfield with Bro. Mike Kellett officiating. Interment will follow in the Transport Cemetery near Dodson. Friends may visit with the family in the funeral home on Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and on Saturday, from 11:00 AM until time of services. Pallbearers will be Mike Walker, Thomas Horne, Tracey Horne, Michael Broomfield, Richie Broomfield, and West Vaughan. Bobby Yelverton and Bruce Roberts will serve as honorary pallbearers. Messages of condolence may be sent to the Sharp family online by visiting www.southernfuneral home.com Originally published May 23, 2009.

Becky Ellen Avant, 44
Becky Ellen Avant of West Monroe, a Packaging Solution bagmaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Emmanuel Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mattie Jo Townsend Brossett, 69
HEBERT — Mattie Jo Townsend Brossett, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

John W. Bridges, 51
John W. "Johnny" Bridges of Monroe, an Express Energy Services general manager, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Beulah Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery.

Edward Lee Dugano, 76
TALLULAH — Edward Lee Jones Crayton Dugano, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ervin E. Easterling, 83
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Ervin E. Easterling, a mechanic, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest.

Joseph David Eppinette, 17
Joseph David Eppinette of Monroe, a student, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Katherine 'Kat' Goyne, 88
Katherine "Kat" Goyne of West Monroe, an A-1 Fiberglass Pools bookkeeper, died May 14. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at First Assembly of God Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 2 p.m. until service time Sunday at the church under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mildred B. Henderson, 86
Mildred B. Henderson of Monroe, a retired South Central Bell employee, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.

Regina Lynn Hill, 38
Regina Lynn Hill of West Monroe, certified nursing assistant, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery, Linville.

Jimmie C. Malone, 84
HOMER — Jimmie C. Malone, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Forest Grove CME, Lisbon. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Ruston.

William W. 'Bill' Mann, 99
William W. "Bill" Mann of West Monroe, a Brown Paper Mill retiree, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Peniel Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Fellowship Church Cemetery, West Monroe.

Hugh Allen Mattison, 77
Hugh Allen Mattison of Monroe, an insurance sales representative, died Wednesday. Services are 4 p.m. Saturday at College Place Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2 p.m. until service time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Angela McMillon, 40
WINNSBORO — Angela McMillon died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Marquis L. Meredith, 90
Marquis L. Meredith of Monroe, a retired Certified Public Accountant, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Charlie Neal, 84
Charlie Neal of West Monroe died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Glen Allen Newcomer Jr., 89
Glen Allen Newcomer Jr. of West Monroe, retired from Monterey Pipeline Co., died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Highland Presbyterian Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 2 p.m. until service time Saturday at the church. Burial will be private under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Helen Hilton Patterson, 98
RUSTON — Helen Hilton Patterson, a South Central Bell service representative, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Wilder Cemetery, Ruston.

Bonnie Jean Quimby, 69
Bonnie Jean Quimby of Monroe, a retired seamstress, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Greer Cemetery, Rayville.

Aline Sawyer Robertson, 91
BASTROP — Aline Sawyer Robertson, retired owner-operator of Robertson's Produce, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Betty Mae Ford Sims, 60
RAYVILLE — Betty Mae Ford Sims, a teacher's aide, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Milford Lee 'Mutt' Wright, 78
Milford Lee "Mutt" Wright of West Monroe, a Ouachita Lumber Co. truck driver, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Bean, Versie Benson: 2 p.m. Saturday, Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Briggs, Shirley: 10 a.m. Saturday, Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.
Chatman, Conna: 2 p.m. Saturday, bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Davis, Joseph Mark: 10 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Jonesville.
Ferguson, William: 1 p.m. Sunday, Northeast Louisiana War Veterans' Home, Monroe.
Francis, Jimmie Lee: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Jackson, Roy M.: 1 p.m. Sunday, New Daughters of Zion, West Monroe.
Johnson, Flousella Ward: 11 a.m. Saturday, Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof.
Lee, Freddie D.: 11 a.m. Monday, Greater One Christian Fellowship, Delhi.
Lollie, Willie Vietta: 2 p.m. Sunday, New Jerusalem II Baptist Church, Bastrop.
McDonald, Betty: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Colored Baptist Church, Tallulah.
McKee, Mark: 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
McMillon, Angela: 11 a.m. Sunday, Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Moore, Edward: 1 p.m. Saturday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Norris, Barbara: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness, Dunn.
Porter, Charlene Evelyn: 2 p.m. Sunday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Reeves, Earnest: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Towns, Daniel: 1 p.m. Saturday, Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe.
Walston, Jimmy Dale: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Hope Pentecostal Church, Sicily Island.
Williams, Dorothy 'Mama' Jones: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville.
Wright, Lillian: Noon Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium.
Published: May 23. 2009 1:15AM from the News-Star.com

May 24 , 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ALLEN DALE HEBERT Martin & Castille Funeral Home Lafayette, LA Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at 10:00 AM in La Chapelle de Martin & Castille in Lafayette, for Allen Dale Hebert, 79, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at his residence in Carencro. Interment will be in St. Peter Cemetery in Carencro. Reverend Warren Eckart of North Monroe Baptist Church will conduct the funeral services. Karen Broussard, organist and soloist, will sing "Blessed Assurance", "Amazing Grace", "How Great Thou Art" and "Abide With Me" for the services. Survivors include his beloved wife, Barbara Hebert of Monroe; one daughter, Melinda Hebert and her husband Glen Daigle of Carencro; two sons, Phillip Hebert and his wife Jennifer of Carencro and Russell Hebert of Houston, TX; one grandchild, Ian Smith of Carencro; and one brother, Carrol Hebert and his wife Dora of Carencro. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ellen Hebert; one sister, Elaine Pellerin; and his parents, Raoul and Etta Guilbeau Hebert. A native of Carencro and a resident of Monroe for fifteen years, Allen Hebert was a member of North Monroe Baptist Church and the Sunday Morning AGAPE. He worked for the State of Louisiana Health Department for 37 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He will be greatly missed by family, friends and all who knew him. Pallbearers will be Ian Smith, Russell Hebert, Lonnie Hebert, Glen Daigle, Chandler Credeur and Mike Tannehill. The family requests that visitation be observed on Monday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM and on Tuesday from 8:00 AM until time of service. View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com Martin & Castille, Lafayette 337-234-2311 Originally published May 24, 2009.

BEN GILBERT DUNCAN,JR. Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop LLC Bastrop, LA Funeral services for Ben Gilbert Duncan, Jr. will be held at 10:00 AM Monday May 25, 2009 in the chapel of Golden Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Duncan Cemetery, in Mangham, LA under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8 PM, Sunday May 24, 2009 at Golden Funeral Home. Ben Gilbert Duncan, Jr., 78, of Bastrop, LA passed away on May 22, 2009. He was born on February 4, 1931 in Richland Parish. He is survived by his wife Mary Duncan of Bastrop, LA; one son, Tim Duncan of West Monroe, LA; one daughter, Libby Rankin of Somerville, TN; one son, Terry Gunter of Birmingham, AL; step-daughter, Brenda Turner of Bastrop, LA; step-daughter, Tina Strobel of Gulf Breeze, FL, step-daughter, Mathilde Halcomb of Baton Rouge, LA; step-daughter, Lisa Brooks Halcomb of Wisner, LA; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ben was employed at the Natchez branch of International Paper Mill from 1951 until 1995. Originally published May 24, 2009.

JEAN BENNETT RICHARDSON Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Jean Bennett Richardson, 79, of Chatham, LA will be held on Monday, May 25, 2009, at 1:00 PM at the Concord Methodist Church in Chatham with Rev. Emily Winbery and Rev. Lala Cooper officiating. Interment will follow in the Concord Cemetery in Chatham. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 24, 2009 at Concord Methodist Church in Chatham from 1:00 PM until funeral time. Mrs. Richardson was born March 23, 1930 in Eros, LA and passed away on May 22, 2009 at her residence. She is survived by; three Daughters, Sue Richardson Proffer and husband Bill of Chatham, LA, Lana Richardson Moore and husband Billy of Woodworth, LA, Lynda Richardson Bayles and husband Bill, Jr. of Chatham, LA. one son, Alfred Douglas Richardson of Chatham, LA, nine grandchildren ; Karen Chatham McCarty, Jeff Chatham, Christa Castaneda, Misty Wooley, Sunny Richardson, Nick Proffer, Melissa Proffer Parker, Corby Moore, and Trey Bayles. Also eleven great-Grandchildren. Mrs. Richardson was preceded in death by her parents and stepmother; her husband Alfred Clay (Koot) Richardson, one daughter; Sharon Richardson Chatham, and one granddaughter; Katie Martin Moore. The family asks that memorials be made to the Katie Moore Nursing Scholarship c/o Louisiana College 1140 College Dr. Box 587, Pineville, LA 71359. To view the obituary online and to leave condolences for the family visit www.edmondsfuneral home.com

JOHN W. "JOHNNY" BRIDGES FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA Funeral services for John W. "Johnny" Bridges, 51, will be 2:00 PM Sunday at Beulah Baptist Church with Pastor James R. Terral and John C. Saunders officiating. Interment will be in Beulah Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Mr. Bridges, a regional manager for Express Energy Services, died May 22, 2009. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church and he loved the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Bridges. Survivors include his wife, Cindy Bridges; two sons: John W. Bridges, Jr. and Lucas R. Bridges and wife, Jennifer Beckham Bridges; one daughter: April Bridges Hardee; his mother: Glynda Pardue and husband, Jim Pardue; four brothers: Joseph Randall Bridges and wife, Priscilla Juul Bridges; Richard Brent Bridges and wife, Jolene Bridges; Stanley Rex Bridges and wife, Sharon Garris Bridges , and Jason Binford Bridges and wife, Kayla Bridges; one grandchild: Gabriel Michael Hardee and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles & cousins. Pallbearers are Royce Hanson, Gary Harlon, John Banks, Ben Bridges, Scott Owens, Mark Bridges, Joshua Bridges and Brandon Bridges. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com Originally published May 24, 2009.

MILFORD LEE "MUTT" WRIGHT Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Milford Lee "Mutt" Wright, 78, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, May 25, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Murell Ewing and Rev. Rick Walters officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Wright was born on November 18, 1930 in Jonesville, LA and passed away at the St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA on May 21, 2009. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Wright was a retired Barber and also was a Truck Driver for Ouachita Lumber Co. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Connie Lynn Fontana Roy; parents, William and Lillie Wilks Wright; and brother, Marshall Wright. Survivors include his wife, Lorene Wright; children, Richard Wright of West Monroe, LA, Ronnie Fontana of Choudrant, LA, Tommy Fontana of West Monroe, LA, Steve Fontana of West Monroe, LA and Marsha Hattaway of Farmerville, LA; fifteen grandchildren; host of great grandchildren; brother, Malcolm Wright of TX; sisters, Melba Ramsey, Mildred Mayfield both of West Monroe, LA and Maxine Johnston of Monroe, LA; host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Shane Juneau, Clint Fontana, Chris Jackson, Brandon Harbor, Justin Young, and Casey Shows. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com Originally published May 24, 2009.

WILLIAM W. (BILL) MANN Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. William W. (Bill) Mann, 99, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday May 24, 2009 at the Peniel Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Charles Davis and Rev. Bryan Rankin officiating. Interment will be in Fellowship Baptist Cemetery near Columbia, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Mann died May 22, 2009 at The Terrace in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Mann was a member of the Peniel Baptist Church in West Monroe, La. He retired from Brown Paper Mill. Paw loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and working in his garden and he did this until his 98th year. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Audie Mann and two sons, Harvey Mann and Willie Vern Mann. Survivors: two sons, Arnold Mann and wife, Barbara and Donnie Mann and wife, Rita; Daughter, Sue Trautman Cutrer and husband, Ed; Nine grandchildren, Debra Phillips and husband Bill, Mike Mann and wife Wanda, Gary Mann, Ray Zimmerman and wife Kathy, Stephen Mann and wife Pam, Tammy Smith and husband Glen, Tanya Crain and husband Paul, Kim Cory and husband Ronnie and Donna Mann; Eighteen great grandchildren, and twelve great great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; special family friend who cared for Paw for many years, Joyce Edmondson. Pallbearers will be Mike Mann, Stephen Mann, Darrell Naron, Eddie Fife, Charles Hatten, Ray Scharf, Ronnie Cory, Glen Smith. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time at Peniel Baptist Church in West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Fellowship Baptist Cemetery Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com Originally published May 24, 2009.

See May 23, 2009 for previous obituaries.

May 25, 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

AMY ELIZABETH OPIEL Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Amy Elizabeth Opiel, 36 will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston, LA with William Edwards officiating the service. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Amy was born in Monroe, LA on September 12, 1972 and passed away in Shreveport, LA on May 23, 2009. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Lorene and Peter Opiel and cousin, Colby Buchanan. She is survived by her daughter, Courtney Hutto, sons, Casey Williams and Corey Haring; mother, Joyce Smith of Choudrant, LA; father, David Opiel of Choudrant, LA; brothers, Stanley Opiel II and Beau Opiel; her favorite uncle, Danny Opiel; aunt, Dianne Olivo; and cousin, Shawna Buchanan. Pallbearers will be Beau Opiel, Stanley Opiel, William Sullivan, Samuel Frazier, Steven Norred, and Danny Clay Opiel. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 26, 2009 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Online condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

SAMUEL D. HEAD Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Samuel Durward Head will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 26, 2009, in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Mark Fenn and Dr. Woods Watson officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA, under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. Head was born May 17, 1922, at Okaloosa, LA, and passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2009, in West Monroe. A veteran of World War II, he served with the US Army in the Philippines as a Corporal in the 96th Infantry Division, 381st Regiment, 3rd Battalion. A salesman for Monroe Wholesale Drug Company for 56 years, he was a Mason and Shriner for over 50 years. Mr. Head was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Monroe where he served as a Sunday School teacher. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl and Bernard Head; a sister, Marjorie Rawls; and a sister-in-law, Valine Head. Mr. Head leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Edith Mann Head; children, Brenda Hightower and husband, Ronnie, of Chatham, LA, and Kenneth Head and wife, Linda, of West Monroe; four grand children; nine great grandchildren of which one being very special was named after him, Carson Samuel Wheelis; two brothers, John Allen Head of Shreveport and J.Y. Head of West Monroe; a sister, Hilda Jean Burns of Katy, TX; and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are two grandsons, Ron Hightower and Brian Head; Lonnie Fuller, Waylon Wheelis, Bobbie Wilson, and Bobby Trailkill. Honorary pallbearers are his Sunday School class. Visitation will be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA on Monday, May 25, 2009, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. "He was a man who loved his family. He will be missed by many and in our hearts forever." On-line condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneral home.com

ZOLA PARISH ALLEN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Zola Parish Allen, 72, a former long-time resident of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 26, 2009, in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Brother Glynn E. Gardner officiating. Interment will follow in Monroe Memorial Park under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. A native of Monroe and a member of the First Baptist Church of West Monroe, Mrs. Allen was called home to the Lord on May 22, 2009, at the age of 72 in Texas. Zola was an artist, volunteer, church choir member, pianist, caregiver, and gourmet cook. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther M. and Myrtle Blair Parish and her brother, Fred M. Parish. Survivors include her loving husband of 52 years, James W. "Bill" Allen; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Rick Myrick; grandsons she adored: Colin Murray, Christian and Corey Myrick; four beloved nieces and two nephews. Visitation will be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA on Monday, May 25, 2009, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. On-line condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneral home.com Originally published May 25, 2009.

Alpherce Callender, 89
URANIA — Alpherce Callender, a retired truck driver for Urania Lumber Co., died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Urania First Baptist Church. Burial will be in New Union Cemetery, Tullos, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday at the church.

Elizabeth 'Billie' Goodwin, 93
BASTROP — Elizabeth "Billie" Scott Rawls Goodwin, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Karl Eugene Johnson, 43
FERRIDAY — Karl Eugene Johnson, owner of JJs Boat Camp, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Young's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Natchez (Miss.) City Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Donald Ray McLean, 32
SHREVEPORT — Donald Ray McLean, a power lineman, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Strange Methodist Cemetery, Readhimer. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Kenneth Dean Russell, 51
EVERTON, Mo. — Kenneth Dean Russell, formerly of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Friday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Antioch Methodist Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Howard Scroggins, 70
BASTROP — Howard Scroggins, a heavy equipment mechanic and millwright, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hughes Chapel Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Previously acknowledged
Kelly, Tony Gaylon: 2 p.m. Monday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Lee, Freddie D.: 11 a.m. Monday, Greater One Christian Fellowship, Delhi.
Norris, Barbara: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness, Dunn.
Opiel, Amy Elizabeth: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Reeves, Earnest: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Schulz, Martha: 1 p.m. Monday, First Baptist Church, Olla.
Tarver, Argentina Alaniz: 10 a.m. Monday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
West, Gladys Irene: 2 p.m. Monday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Wright, Milford Lee: 2 p.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

May 26, 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

KENNETH DALE RUSSELL Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Kenneth Dale Russell, 51, of Everton, MO, formerly a lifelong resident of West Monroe, will be 10:30 AM on Wednesday, May 26, 2009, in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Interment will follow in the Antioch Methodist Cemetery under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Born February 13, 1958, in Monroe, LA, he is the son of the late Thomas A. "Curly" Russell and Carolyn Sue Marks Russell of West Monroe. He passed away May 22, 2009, in Everton, MO after an extended illness. Kenneth was a truck driver for Yellow Freight Trucking Company and a veteran of the US Marine Corps. An avid outdoorsman, he loved to hunt and fish and to visit Colorado. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his beloved wife of 35 years, Sheila; his son Brent Russell, and his wife, Chandra; his daughter, Tonia Daniel and her husband, Byron; 3 grandchildren, Lea Shea and Cortland Brea Daniel, and Hailey Nicole Russell; his mother, Carolyn Sue "Marks" Russell; and a sister, Janet DeBoard. Visitation will be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. on Tuesday, May 26, 2009, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. On-line condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneral home.com Originally published May 26, 2009.

SIDNEY LEE Young's Funeral Home Ferriday, LA Funeral services for Mr. Sidney Lee known to many as "Paps", 65 ,of Saint Joseph, LA will be held at St. Joseph Baptist Church on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 10:00 AM with Bro. Mike Pennock officiating. Interment will follow at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton, LA. under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday. Mr. Lee was born April 10, 1944 and passed away Sunday May 24, 2009. Sidney farmed in Tensas Parish for 40 years and his favorite pass time was watching his grandchildren play ball. He was on the Board of Directors of Tensas Acadamey for 8 years, was a board member of First South Production Credit, Planters Gin, and Gravity Drainage District 3. Sidney was Chairman of the Farm Service Agency County Committee for 9 years and was a Deacon at St. Joseph Baptist Church. He Served his Country in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by: Father-Lawrence Lee; Mother-Maggie Ezernac Lee; Sister-Edna Mae Lee. Survivors include: Wife of 45 years-Sandra Choat Lee of Saint Joseph, La.; Son Darron Jeffery and his wife Dawn of St. Joseph, LA.; Son David Ross and his wife Christy of St Joseph, LA.; 3 Grandsons Kellon Lawrence, Morgan Jeffery and Joshua David; 2 grand daughters-Maggie Anne and Sydney Catherine; 3 Step-Grand children-Kaitlen, Austin and Lauchlyn; Mother in Law- Virgina Choat of St. Joseph, LA. and a host of family and close friends. Pallbearers will be Jeff Lee, Kellon Lee, David Lee, James Arceneaux Jr., Ronnie Parker and David Fussell. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Mens Sunday School Class of St. Joseph Baptist Church, Robert Bradley, Robert Carroll, Roy Jackson and Charlie Joe James. The family will receive friends at St Joseph Baptist Church from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, May 26, 2009. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngsfh.com Originally published May 26, 2009.
Zola Parish Allen, 72
CANYON LAKE, Texas -- Zola Parish Allen, formerly of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Stanford Anderson, 91
NEWELLTON -- Stanford Anderson, a truck driver, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Gloria D. Carr, 81
Gloria D. Carr of Monroe, a retired Carr Supply Co. receptionist, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Ella Mae Cassell, 88
HARRISONBURG -- Ella Mae Cassell, a piano teacher, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Gerard Catholic Church, Harrisonburg. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Burial will be in Harrisonburg Cemetery.

Donna Conville, 52
QUITMAN -- Donna Conville, an LPN, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Brooks Chapel Cemetery, Quitman under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Nancy Dell Davis, 76
TALLULAH -- Nancy Dell Davis, a secretary, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

James Douglas, 77
MARION -- James Douglas, a janitor, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Marion Baptist Church, Marion. Burial will be in St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Bradice M. Hammond, 88
Bradice M. Hammond, of West Monroe, a retired beautician, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Samuel Durward Head, 81
Samuel Durward Head, of West Monroe, a retired Monroe Wholesale Drug Co. salesman, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun.

Delvin 'Cowboy' Hume, 74
CHALMETTE -- Delvin Louis "Cowboy" Hume, a Boh Brothers Construction ironworker, died Sunday. Services are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Pentecostal Church, New Orleans. Visitation is 5 p.m. until time of services Tuesday at the church. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Burrows Cemetery, Columbia, under the direction of Boyd-Brooks Funeral Service, New Orleans.

Alonzo Marshall Jr., 88
DELHI -- Alonzo Marshall Jr., a laborer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Shaquille May, 19
COLUMBIA -- Shaquille May, a student, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Charlie Neal, 84
Charlie Neal, of West Monroe, a retired Olin Kraft Paper Co. machine mechanic, died Friday. Memorial services are 5 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

DeVaria Sanders, 16
DeVaria Sanders of Monroe, a Ouachita High School student, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Almeda Herbert Saucer, 90
Almeda Herbert Saucer, of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Vernon F. Toliver, 67
RUSTON -- Vernon F. Toliver, owner of Custom Components Inc., died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Thorneial Wilmore, 31
TALLULAH -- Thorneial Wilmore, a laborer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Previously acknowledged
Callender, Alpherce: 2 p.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Urania.
Goodwin, Elizabeth "Billie": 2 p.m. Wednesday, Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.
Johnson, Karl Eugene: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
McLean, Donald Ray: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Norris, Barbara: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness, Dunn.
Opiel, Amy Elizabeth: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Reeves, Earnest: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Russell, Kenneth Dean: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Scroggins, Howard: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Published: May 26. 2009 1:15AM

May 27 , 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

GLORIA D. CARR Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Gloria D. Carr, 81, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, May 28, 2009, at First United Methodist Church of Monroe with Rev. JoAnn Cooper officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Carr was born on May 11, 1928 and passed away Monday, May 25, 2009. Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Carr was co-owner and receptionist of Carr Supply Company. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond W. "Jack" Carr; and her parents, H.R. and Marie Dickerson. Mrs. Carr is survived by her children, Gary Carr, Ronald Carr and wife Cheryl, and her devoted daughter and caregiver, Linda Carr; grandchildren, Christopher Carr, Heather Moss and husband Jeremiah, and Brittany Carr; great grandchild, Isaiah Moss; her beloved sister, Kitty Colbert and husband Don; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Powers and husband Robert; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Danny Allen, Jim Boudreau, Laymon Godwin, Dan Colbert, Robert Powell, and Chris Carr. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Anna Gray Noe Sunday School Class. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 27, 2009, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Monroe Building Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com Originally published May 27, 2009.

LENORA FAY SAWYER Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, L A Funeral services for Lenora Fay Sawyer, 87, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 28, 2009 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Brother Doyle McManus officiating. Services are under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Born March 16, 1922 in Minter, MS., she passed away May 25, 2009 in Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odea Sawyer, parents, Marshall Overstreet and Edna Overstreet, daughter, Glenda Sue Pitre. Survivors include her sons, Arnold G. Sawyer, Kenneth O Sawyer and wife Donna, grandchildren, James O. Sawyer and wife Lonnie, Amy K. McCracken and husband Robert, Kayla Sawyer, Crystal Sawyer, Todd Pitre, Karen Dunn Ghrisby, niece, Carolyn Roberts. Visitation on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 after 7:00 until 8 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com Originally published May 27, 2009.

Parish Allen, 72
CANYON LAKE, Texas -- Zola Parish Allen, formerly of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.