Obituaries - June 2009

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

JOYCE M. GOODSON Osborn Funeral Home Shreveport, LA Joyce M. Goodson passed away in Dallas May 24. She had moved from Shreveport Louisiana in 2007 to be near her family. Visitation will be held at Osborn Funeral Home, 3631 Southern Avenue in Shreveport on Monday, June 1 between 5:00 and 7:00 PM. A graveside funeral service is planned for Tuesday, June 2 at 11:00 AM at Forest Park Cemetery located at 3700 Saint Vincent Avenue in Shreveport. Joyce was born in Bernice, Louisiana in 1924. She was a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School and attended Louisiana Tech University. She moved to Shreveport from Monroe to work for the Veterans Administration. Joyce was a long time member of Broadmoor United Methodist Church and the Shreveport Geological Society Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband John P. Goodson, Sr., mother Claudia Caldwell Miller, father Thomas Miller Sr. and brother Thomas Miller Jr. and his wife Geneva. She is survived by sons John P. Goodson Jr. and his wife Gail of Dallas TX, Charles T. Goodson and his wife Jeanne of Lafayette LA; granddaughters Fallon P. Goodson, Caroline A. Goodson, Katherine Hodgins and husband Norman F. III, Elizabeth Dupuy and husband Jordan, Carrie deVries and husband Maurice, and Kindall G. McElwee; great grandsons Maurice "Reese" deVries IV, John Marshall deVries, Alexander T. Dupuy and Madison Dupuy. Pallbearers are Maurice deVries, Ben Lay, Dr. Mitchell Wilder, Arthur Trowbridge, Jordan Dupuy, Norman Hodgins III, Albert M. Barro, Gregory J. Barro and Gerry Huddleston. Honorary pallbearer is Dr. W.M. Wilder. The family wishes to extend a very special thank you to the staff and attendants of the Plaza at Edgemere in Dallas, Texas where Joyce resided during the past two years. Donations can be made to Broadmoor Methodist Church in Shreveport. OSBORNFUNERALHOME.NET Originally published June 01, 2009.

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

Weslaco, TX Calvin J. Sawyer, 83, passed away to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at his residence in Donna, TX. He was born January 15, 1926 in Farmerville, LA to J.A. & Josie Wheeler Sawyer. He was an independent distributor for Borden's Milk for 56 years and a longtime member of the Masonic Lodge. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Cherie & 1 son, Tony Sawyer. He is survived by 1 son, Tom Sawyer (Janie) of Donna, TX & daughter-in-law, Pat Sawyer of Rocky Branch, LA; 3 grandchildren, Charles Sawyer (Nancy) of Bastrup, LA, Shelley Barnes of Monroe, LA & Andrea Beckler (David) of Bernice, LA; also surviving are 5 great-grandchildren, Megan Barnes, Kirstin Barnes, Skylar Barnes, Ramsey Sawyer & Brodey Sawyer. Graveside service will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, June 5, 2009 at Rocky Branch Cemetery. Local arrangements are under the direction of Guerra Funeral Home of Weslaco, Inc., 2602 N. Texas Ave., Weslaco, TX. (956) 969-1461. Originally published June 02, 2009.

CHESTER A. NENNEY Miller Funeral Services and Cremation Society of Texas Houston, TX Chester A. Nenney died peacefully at home on May 30, with his wife and daughter nearby. To the end he shared humor and showed concern for others. He was born in Monroe, LA, Oct. 22, 1917, to Chester Arthur Nenney and Emma Owen Nenney. He was preceded in death by his sister Polly Nenney Breed. He is survived by Willine, his lifelong sweetheart and wife of 65 years; daughter Susan and son-in-law Louis B. Parks; nephews Larkin Breed, Owen Breed and wife Lynn and Mike Breed and wife Ellen. We love him. He attended L.S.U. before returning to work in Monroe. He held the first draft number (#158) drawn in 1940 and joined the National Guard, transferring to the Army Air Corps in 1941. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in June, 1942. In the 301st Bomber Group of the 8th Air Force, he arrived in England in 1942 and made his first flight in a B-17. Flying from England and North Africa, he completed 51 missions as copilot and pilot in "Behind the Eight Ball", and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters. He was a flight instructor in Sebring FL for the duration of his service ending in 1945. He married his sweetheart Willine Boxley, Mar. 25, 1944. With a BA in mechanical engineering from Louisiana Tech, he began a successful and lifelong career as a petroleum engineer. Chester made many friendships that lasted his lifetime. Growing up in Monroe, he and Willine kept their close knit hometown pals. These friends survived the Great Depression and did their share in World War II, both profoundly influencing their outlook on life. With modest expectations, they found success and enjoyment all their lives. They laughed a lot. Chester was a quiet, dignified man with a big spirit, clear principles and a twinkle in his eye. He loved a good joke, a vodka martini and chocolate malts. He drew great pleasure from the company of family and friends. He was a lifelong Presbyterian and fulfilled a variety of church roles in congregations in Houston, Lafayette and Liberal, KS. When he was away from his family and friends, he always sent the same message: "Tell 'em all hello." His last years were greatly enriched by the loving care of Gretel Vassel, LaShonda Edwards and most especially Ernestine Dickerson. A memorial service will be held at Bayou Manor, 4141 S. Braeswood, Friday June 5, 11:00 AM followed by a reception. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, 8915 Timberside Dr. Houston 77025; Houston Hospice, 1902 Holcombe, Houston 77030; the Nature Conservancy of Texas, P.O. Box 1440 San Antonio 78729 or the charity of your choice. Originally published June 02, 2009.

DEBORAH "DEBBIE" KATHLEEN THORNHILL Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Deborah "Debbie" Kathleen Thornhill, 50, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at Lighthouse Baptist Church with Rev. Marty Kutz and Rev. Danny Pitts officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Thornhill passed away Sunday, May 31, 2009. She was a graduate of NLU. She retired from Arthur J. Gallagher- Risk Management Services where she was a Commercial Customer Service Representative. Debbie was an active member of Lighthouse Baptist Church of Monroe. She was active in Northeast LA Insurance Women Association, having served as Vice President and President. Survivors include her husband, Joseph L. Thornhill; son, Blake Thornhill; beloved black lab, "Buddy"; parents, Oscar and Betty Evans; sister, Jan Lenard and husband Steven; nieces, Ashley Lenard, Jennifer Jones, and Lauren Thornhill; nephews, Tal and Ethan Lenard. Pallbearers will be Gary Hughes, John Bradshaw, Chris Patrick, Quint Tribe, Steve Maxwell, and Don Bradshaw. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to www.caringbridge.org/visit/debbiethornhill. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com Originally published June 02, 2009.

GRACE EVELYN CASIDAY RISER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Evelyn Casiday Riser, 80, of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 3, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Tommy Inman officiating. Interment will follow at Crowville Masonic Cemetery in Crowville, LA. Mrs. Riser passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Erbie Oscar Casiday and Henry Riser. She was a former resident of Monroe for forty-six years and retired from First Properties Management as an Apartment Manager. Survivors include her son, Joe Casiday and wife Vicki; daughter, Carolyn Ciaschini and husband Barry; two sisters; one brother; six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Donnie Wright, Michael Wright, Dalton Wright, Larry Casiday, Lynn Casiday and Tommy Bingham. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com Originally published June 02, 2009.

MR. TIMOTHY ELLIS "TIM" BISHOP Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Funeral Services for Mr. Timothy Ellis "Tim" Bishop, 55, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Monsignor Edmond Moore will officiate and interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Bishop is survived by his wife of 33 years: Cindy Bishop; son: Casey Bishop; daughter: Brooke Bishop and her fiancé, Dustin Griggs; brothers: Bing Bishop and wife, Dixie, and Mike Bishop and wife Carol; mother-in-law: Vivian Sampognaro; brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws: Cara and Chris Sampognaro, Joey and Kay Sampognaro, and Kim and Frank Bruscato; many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends; and his beloved Yorkies: Madison and Abby Gayle. Mr. Bishop was born July 3, 1953 in Monroe, LA and passed away June 1, 2009 in Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents: Bill and Bobbie Bishop and his father-in-law: Joe Sampognaro. He was a 1971 graduate of Ouachita Parish High School and went on to receive his B.A. from N.L.U. and was a member of Kappa Sigma. He was an avid fan of St. Frederick athletics and was involved with coaching throughout Casey's young years. Pallbearers will be Corry Sampognaro, Chris Sampognaro, Joey Sampognaro, Justin Bishop, Duane Taylor, Mike Bishop, Jr. and Brad Bishop. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Tim will be missed greatly by his family, friends and yorkies, We love you Tim. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com Originally published June 02, 2009.

LuCille Ray Bishop, 89
MARION — LuCille Ray Bishop, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Conway Baptist Church near Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Jolley Cemetery, Three Creeks, Ark.

Betty Carter, 65
HOUSTON — Betty Carter, formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Vernon 'Dusty' Donaldson, 51
Vernon "Dusty" Donaldson, of West Monroe, an electrician, died Friday. Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Assembly of God Church in West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Tony Ryan Flowers, 24
Tony Ryan Flowers, of West Monroe, a U.S. Army veteran, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Sylvia Gathright, 75
REEDS SPRING, Mo. — Sylvia McGuffee Gathright, a business owner and artist, formerly of Columbia, died Friday. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Rosefield Cemetery, east of Grayson.

Diane Lee Gatson, 64
FARMERVILLE — Diane Lee Gatson, a Pilgrim's Pride supply clerk, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Farmerville City Cemetery.

Sadie Green, 60
Sadie Green of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the directions of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Harvey Hickson, 48
KILBOURNE — Harvey "Henry" Hickson, a pipe liner, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Katie C. King, 83
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Katie C. King, a waitress, died Saturday. Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial is in Redwing Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Luther D. Knox Sr., 80
WINNSBORO — Luther Divine Knox, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery, Jigger.

Merle Liner, 83
Merle Liner, of West Monroe, a retired beautician, died Friday. Private graveside services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hasley Cemetery Gazebo under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Inez Owens, 90
MARION — Inez Owens, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Linda J. Risinger, 69
LOCKHART — Linda Joiner Risinger, a retired registered nurse, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Antioch Church of Christ, Spearsville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Fanny Kelly Thompson, 99
RAYVILLE — Fanny Kelly Thompson, a retired schoolteacher, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Clarice Mary Welch, 76
BASTROP — Clarice Mary Welch, a retired office manager for the Bastrop Inn, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Mer Rouge Cemetery.

Lesle M. Wilson, 89
Lesle M. Wilson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Monday at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Ellis, Robert Lee: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe
Golson Jr., Fred K.: 1:30 p.m. Monday, St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Monroe.
Green, Creola "Ricki": 2 p.m. Monday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Lautigar, Margie: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Ruston
Potts, Gertrude: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Galilee Baptist Church, Hodge.
Sproles, Henry M.: 10 a.m. Monday, Turkey Creek Baptist Church, Gilbert.

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

ETHEL REID REDMOND Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Reid Redmond, 90, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Rowland Road Baptist Church with Rev. Norman Bryant officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Redmond was born on July 21, 1918 in Eros, LA and passed away on June 1, 2009 in Monroe, LA. She was a homemaker and member of Rowland Road Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Redmond, Sr. in 1990, a brother and 5 sisters, a grandchild, Sondra Redmond, and a great grandchild, Kelsey Sutton. Mrs. Redmond is survived by her daughter: Glenda Jacobs and husband, Jerral; sons: Donald Redmond and wife, Carra, James Redmond, Jr. and wife, Carol, and William Mac Redmond and wife, Linda; sister: Doris Davis; 12 grandchildren, and a number of great grand children and great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be: Jason Sutton, Stacy Redmond, Lanny Redmond, Tim Redmond, Jody Foster, and Mike Redmond. Honorary pallbearers will be Marty Taylor and Lisa Perkins. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com Originally published June 03, 2009.

FANNIE KELLY THOMPSON Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Fannie Kelly Thompson passed away on June 1, 2009 in her sleep. She was ninety-nine years old. Ms. Fannie was born January 9, 1910 in Liddieville, LA and spent most of her adult life in Richland Parish where she was widely loved and respected for a lifetime of teaching and community service. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P. M., Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at the Rayville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Rayville. After growing up in Liddieville, Ms. Fannie left home to pursue her education. She graduated from the Louisiana Normal School (Northwest Louisiana State College) and received her masters degree in Education from Northeast Louisiana University. She was an elementary school teacher for more than 40 years before retiring in 1972. In 1934, while teaching in Delhi, Ms. Fannie married Mr. James B. Thompson, Jr. and was happily married for 64 years until his death in 1998. During her life, Ms. Fannie was an active member of many clubs and organizations including the Rhymes Memorial Library Fundraising Committee, Rayville United Methodist Church, Lambda Kappa Club, Rayville Literary Club, The Rayville Art and Civic Club, The Black Cats bridge club and the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association. Ms. Fannie loved to read, paint, write poetry, play golf and play bridge. She also loved hunting for seashells and watching birds. Ms. Fannie is survived by two sons, James B. Thompson, III of Baton Rouge and William Ralph Thompson of Amherst, MA; daughters-n-law: Nancy Glisson Thompson and Nancy Blake Thompson; four grandchildren: Dennis Thompson, Kelli Thompson Stevens, Amy Thompson and Nanette Thompson; great-grandchildren: AJ Hoose, Sarah Bailey Stevens and Celia Claire Stevens; and a niece: Nancy Holly Walters. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home, Ruston, Louisiana. Originally published June 03, 2009.

FLORICE "BIG MAMA" WILLIAMS Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Florice "Big Mama" Williams, age 84 of Hebert, will be 11:00 A. M. Wednesday, June 3, 2009 from the sanctuary of Bethany Baptist Church in Hebert with Bro. Robby Yates officiating and Bro. Don Wright delivering the eulogy. Interment will follow at Bethany Cemetery in Hebert. Mrs. Williams was born in Hebert on January 29, 1925 to the union of Carl A. and Edna Mae McDonald Williams and passed from this life on June 1, 2009 at her childhood home. She was preceded in death by her parents, and grandson, Tommy Bamburg. Survivors include her three daughters; Linda McClanahan and husband, Isaac of Hebert, Norma Jean Harris and husband, Haskell of Downsville and Janie Harris and husband, Rickey of Hebert, six granddaughters; Penny Bamburg Williams and husband, Dave, Dallas Evans, Wendy Harris Tucker and husband, Ken, Lori Harris, Rena Harris Ryan and husband, Chad, Amber Harris St. Martin and husband, Gary, ten great-grandchildren, two godsons; Billy Modisette and wife, Lisa and Bill Spangler and wife, Candy and goddaughter; Lynette Young. Pallbearers will be Dave Williams, Chad Ryan, Ken Tucker, Gary St. Martin, Bill Spangler and Marty Spangler. Honorary pallbearer will be Billy Modisette. Online condolences may be made at www.riser funeral homes.com Originally published June 03, 2009.

FREDA DIANE HUMBLE Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Memorial services for Freda Diane Humble, 65, of Delhi will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 6, 2009 in the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi with Rev. Bernard Duchesne Jr. officiating. Ms. Humble was a retired Drafting Engineer with Ford, Bacon and Davis Engineering Firm of Monroe. She is preceded in death by her parents, G. B. Junkin and Lucille Morna Waltman Junkin. She is survived by her loving son Steven Ray Sharbono of Monroe, her beloved pet Roxi; two siblings, Clifton Junkin and Helen Ruth Dewitt both of Delhi and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM Saturday until time of service. Originally published June 03, 2009.

INEZ D. OWENS FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA. Inez Dumas Owens, a lifelong resident of Union Parish went to meet her Lord on June 1, 2009 surrounded by her family. Graveside services will be held at 2:00pm Thursday at Enterprise Cemetery with Mark Gilbreath officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. She was born Jan. 26, 1919 in Union Parish to Sidney and Ethel Cook Dumas. Preceding her in death was her husband of 67 yrs. Steve Owens, 1 daughter, a son, 2 grandsons & 2 sons-in-law. She is survived by Bobbie Bernard of Downsville, LA; Billie Gilbreath & husband, Don of Mineola, TX; Patty Byrnside & husband, Fred of Strong, AR; Kathy Maddoux & husband, Marlin of Green Cove Springs, FL; Connie Love & husband, Bill of Marion, LA; 16 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren and a sister, Mamie Harrington. Pallbearers are Billy Don Gilbreath, G. W. Love, Craig Armstrong, Lance Littlefield, Christopher Byrnside, and Michael Gilbreath. Honorary pallbearers are the remaining grandsons, and great grandsons. Visitation will be 5:00 until 8:00pm Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com. Originally published June 03, 2009.

NETTIE LEE REEVES Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for Nettie Lee Reeves, 73, of Bernice, LA, will be held Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Evergreen Baptist Church in Bernice, LA. with Bro. Francis Smith and Rev. Charles Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Mrs. Reeves was born on May 31, 1936 in Ruston, LA and passed away on June 1, 2009 in Bernice, LA. She is preceded in death by her son Curtis Reeves. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Joe Reeves of Bernice, LA; son, Tony Reeves of Hico, LA; daughter's Jo Sharon Herring of Bernice, LA; Lois Abercrombie of Bernice, LA; Ramona Smith of Silvis, IL; grandchildren, Lisa Freeman, Cynthia Worsham, Kristina Davis, Katie Jo Popwell, Krystal Achee, Joseph Curtis Reeves; Matthew Abercrombie, Jacob Abercrombie; Logan Reeves and Kaleb Reeves; sister, Laverne Reeves and husband, Charles of Bernice, LA; Bro. Otis King Jr. of Chesopcake, Virginia; and 10 great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Lance Popwell, Patrick Freeman, Billy Davis, Randy Reeves, Jacob Abercrombie and Trey Johnston. Honorary Pallbearers will be grandsons and great grandsons. Special thanks to Hospice of Caring Hearts of Dubach and Best Home Health of Farmerville. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com. Originally published June 03, 2009.

SAM WESLEY TAYLOR Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Sam Wesley Taylor, 80, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Bible Missionary Church with Rev. Rodger L. Moyer, Stuart Hallam, William Whited, and Alvie Jarratt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Taylor passed away Monday, June 1, 2009. He was a member of Bible Missionary Church. Earlier in life, he was a farmer until 1980 and then went to work for and retired from Financial Institution Service Corporation International as a Courier. He was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Wesley Taylor. Survivors include his wife of sixty-four years, Mary Lou Taylor; two daughters, LaNelda Moyer and husband Rodger of East Moline, IL; and Carol Mayeux and husband Silas of Monroe, LA; son, Paul Taylor and wife Lynn of Monroe, LA; eight grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Dwight Moyer, Jack Newsom, Nathan Taylor, Byron Mayeux, Trent Pruett, and Travis Pruett. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Neal, James McGee, and Brent Mayeux. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bible Missionary Church, 1146 Finks Hideaway Road, Monroe, LA 71203. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com Originally published June 03, 2009.

TONY RYAN FLOWERS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Tony Ryan Flowers, 24, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, June 4, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Eddie Simmons officiating. Tony was born June 16, 1984 in Monroe, LA and passed away May 31, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. After serving his country in the United States Army, Mr. Flowers was recently discharged with a rank of E-4. While in the Army, Tony achieved several decorations, awards, and medals which included: Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star (2nd Award), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Action Badge, and Driver and Mechanic Badge. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeler riding, and guns. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Loyd Terrell Flowers and maternal grandfather, Alfred Pilgram. He is survived by his wife, Meagan Michelle Harsin Flowers; father, Mark Stephen Flowers; mother, Gaye Flowers Zeigler and husband Michael J.; brother, Anthony Todd Flowers and wife Ashley and their daughter, Sophia; sister, Traci Elizabeth Flowers; step brother, Brian Zeigler; step sister, Michelle Skelton; mother in-law, Gayle Harsin; paternal grandmother, Joyce Sanders; maternal grandmother, Marie Calhoun Pilgram; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to a fund in honor of Tony at Community Trust Bank. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com Originally published June 03, 2009.

Timothy Ellis Bishop, 55
Timothy Ellis “Tim” Bishop of Monroe, retired service representative, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Lucy Corprue, 72
Lucy Corprue of West Monroe, a cook, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Miracle Temple Church of God In Christ, West Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Fridy at Mount Pleasant Church of God in Christ, West Monroe under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Neal B. Hart, 73
Neal B. Hart of Monroe died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ezzie L. Hearn, 88
COLUMBIA — Ezzie L. Hearn died Friday. Serivces are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Columbia. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Dale Marrs, 86
RUSTON — Dale Marrs, a retired corporate pilot, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery, Dubach under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Joseph L. Richard, 72
Joseph L. Richard of West Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Moselle McMinn Riley, 82
Moselle McMinn Riley of Monroe, formerly of Hoover, Ala., a retired nurse, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Hoover, Ala. Visitation is noon-2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Hoover, Ala. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens, Brighton, Ala. under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Grace Evelyn Riser, 80
GUNTER, Texas — Grace Evelyn Riser, formerly of Monroe, a retired teacher and apartment manager, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.

Paul L. Rivera, 47
TALLULAH — Paul L. Rivera died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Herman Summer, 89
Herman Summer of Monroe died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Deborah Kathleen Thornhill, 50
Deborah “Debbie” Kathleen Thornhill of Monroe, a retired commercial customer service representative, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lighthouse Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Ellis, Robert Lee: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe.
Gatson, Diane Lee: 11 a.m. Thursday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Lautigar, Margie: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Ruston
Potts, Gertrude: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Galilee Baptist Church, Hodge.
Risinger, Linda Joiner: 2 p.m. Wednesay, Antioch Church of Christ, Spearsville.

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

CATHERINE MARIE VESTAL HALEY Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Catherine Marie Vestal Haley, 79, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, June 4, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Ray Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Marie was born on August 4, 1929 and passed away on June 2, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marcus Haley; son, James K. "Kebo" Haley; two brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Gilliam and her husband, Butch and Lisa Haley; grandchildren, Robin Haley, Mark Haley, Keith Haley, Casey Taylor, Corey Gilliam and wife Brandy, Coty Gilliam and wife Kelli, Justin, Joshua and Jeremy Womack and Chelsea Gilliam; great grandchildren, Jamie Massey, Brandi Haley, Mallori and Malyn Taylor, Ashley Haley, Christy Knighten, Dakota Gilliam, and Rylee Gilliam; brother, Wayne Vestal and wife Elaine; many nieces, nephews and extended family members. Pallbearers will be Corey Gilliam, Coty Gilliam, Justin Womack, Jeremy Womack, Michael Vestal and Michael Freeman. Honorary Pallbearer will be Malyn Taylor. Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M until service time on Thursday. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Ridgecrest Nursing Home for the love and care they have shown. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com Originally published June 04, 2009.

CHARLES EDWARD CLACK Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA Funeral services for Charles Edward Clack, 65, of Rayville, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Shady Grove Church of God, Holly Ridge, LA with Rev. Raymond Agent, Rev. Daniel Dickson officiating. Interment will follow in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Mr. Charles was born October 21, 1943 in Monroe, LA and passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2009 in Rayville, LA. Charles was a member of Shady Grove Church of God. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert "Boots" Edward Clack; mother, Dorothy Youngblood; stepfather, Jim Youngblood and a sister Leah Youngblood. Survivors include his wife of 49 and a half years, Janna Stokes Clack; daughters, Lisa Clack Chaney and husband, Joseph E "Joey" Chaney, III, Cindy Clack Senn and husband, Hal, Lana Clark Craft and husband, Edwin; son, Chuck Clack and wife, Tracy; grandsons, William Riley Senn, Edwin Conger Craft, Jr., Joseph Edgar Chaney, IV, Matthew Landry Chaney, Kyle Edward Clack, Lewis Charles Craft, Charles Murry Clack, Luke Clackston Senn, Matthew Stone Senn; sister, Elizabeth Guillotte and husband Jimmy; brothers, Johnny Youngblood and Jay Youngblood and wife, Janis. Pallbearers will be his nine grandsons. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Shady Grove Church of God. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneral homes.com Originally published June 04, 2009.

GYL ROWELL DALRYMPLE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Gyl Rowell Dalrymple, 72, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, June 5, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Jon Tellifero officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Dalrymple, a retired CenturyTel executive secretary, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She was a member and Past President of the Quota Club, a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and a certified therapy dog trainer. Mrs. Dalrymple was preceded in death by her parents, Richburg and Lida Bell Rowell; and brother, Wiley Rowell. Survivors include her husband of thirty-nine years, V. P. Dalrymple. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com Originally published June 04, 2009.

HAROLD FRANCIS TRICHELL Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Harold Francis Trichell, 77 of West Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, June 5, 2009 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Father Frank Coens will be officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park in Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Trichell was born October 15, 1931 in Campti, La. and passed away June 3, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. He was a member of St. Paschals Catholic Church in West Monroe and a member of the American Legions. He was employed with West Monroe Fire Department for thirty four years as a fireman. He was preceded in death by his wife; Julia Beth Trichell. Mr. Trichell is survived by his sisters; Azell Cain of Swartz, Fay Brown of Fairbanks, brother; Thomas Trichell of Swartz, Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. Mr. Trichell will be greatly missed by his pets; Natchez and Lillie. The family would like to give special thanks to Mr. Trichell's care givers; Marilyn Strange, Donnah Pittman, Mary Vallery. Pallbearers will be nephews and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be, West Monroe Fire Department. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 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 Originally published June 04, 2009.

JEFFIE HOPE (ROBEAUX) BATTAGLIA Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Jeffie Hope (Robeaux) Battaglia, 90, of Edmond, OK formerly of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, June 5, 2009, at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Weldon Bares, Rev. Joe Solomon, and Rev. Betty Swanson officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Battaglia was born August 4, 1918 in Oak Ridge, LA to Hope (Wimberly) and A. L. Robeaux. Jeffie went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2009. She was a long-standing member of Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church. Jeffie was preceded in death by her parents, husband (Anthony T. Battaglia), and brother (Johnny Robeaux). Survivors include her brother, William A. Robeaux and wife Betty; her sister-in-law, Mary Robeaux; her nieces, Michelle Friedel and husband George, and Judy Bowyer and husband Steve; her three nephews, John A. Robeaux and wife Becky, James Wayne Robeaux and wife Rebecca, and John Robeaux and wife LaDonna; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com Originally published June 04, 2009.

LEWIS ALTON PEEL Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro, LA Lewis Alton Peel passed away on June 2, 2009, at the age of 81 in Farmerville, LA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 5, 2009, at 2:00 PM at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro. Interment will follow at Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery in Quitman. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2009 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Mr. Peel was born on June 2, 1928 in Fort Necessity to David and Blanche Thomas Peel. He attended Beech Springs School near the Jimmie Davis Tabernacle. He graduated from Jonesboro-Hodge High School where he played football and was on the 1945 State Championship Team. Mr. Peel retired from Smurfit-Stone Paper Mill where he held many positions, including the supervisor of the wood yard. He also retired after 21 years in the Louisiana National Guard with the rank of Master Sergeant. Throughout his life music was a great passion, rather playing in the band with his friends for years or in his churches he served later in life as a Methodist Minister. During his later years he served and helped many in churches in Louisiana and Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Rose Stinnett Peel of Huttig, AR, two daughters, Sherri Peel Taylor and husband Jerry of Jonesboro, LA, Susan Peel Cook of Quitman, LA, and one son, Lewis A. (Bubba) Peel, Jr., of Jonesboro, LA and one step-son, Scott Clingan and wife Michelle of Huttig, AR, one sister, Carolyn Mazie and husband John of Cowicke, WA, and one brother, J.D. Peel of Quitman, LA. He was blessed with seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two step-grandsons, two step-granddaughters and one step-greatgrandson and numerous nieces and nephews and close friends. Pallbearers will be, Clint Hays, Kenny Irvin, Truett Irvin, Billy Pipes, Mike Brown and Burl Brashear Jr. Honorary pallbearers are the remaining members of the 1945 Jonesboro-Hodge High School State Championship Football Team. Originally published June 04, 2009.

Vivian Hannsz Harris (Mrs. Joe A. Harris) ROSE-NEATH MARSHALL STREET Shreveport, LA Vivian Hannsz Harris, 89, of Shreveport, LA and formerly of West Monroe, LA and San Antonio, TX died Tuesday, June 2, 2009, after a lengthy illness. Funeral services celebrating Vivian's life will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, June 5, 2009, at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Chapel, Shreveport, LA. Officiating will be Dr. Tom Harrison and Dr. Larry Williams of Broadmoor Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Rose-Neath Cemetery, Swan Lake Road, Bossier City, LA. The family will receive visitors from 1:30 PM. until service time Friday at the funeral home. Mrs. Harris was born in San Antonio, TX on September 18, 1919 to the late William A. and Louie Shofner Hannsz. Vivian married her high school sweetheart, the late Joseph (Joe) A. Harris on October 12, 1939. Vivian was a member of Broadmoor Baptist Church and served over 50 years as a Sunday School teacher in various churches, including First Baptist Church of West Monroe and First Baptist Church, Houston, TX. She loved and served the Lord and faithfully taught her children to trust in the Lord. A devoted homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother, she fervently supported her husband's professional, religious, and civic activities and commitments. Preceding Vivian in death are her parents, William A. and Louie Hannsz, and her husband of 68 years, Joseph A. Harris. Left to cherish Vivian's memory are her children, William A. Harris, Sr. and wife, Julia, Martha Harris Jackson and husband, Howard all of Monroe, LA, and Carolyn Jo Harris Lipsey and husband, Fred of Shreveport, LA; grandchildren, Dianne McIntosh, William A. Harris, Jr., Joseph Harris, Elizabeth Jobe, Ric Lipsey and Jamie Jones; and 10 great grandchildren. The family wishes to express its appreciation to the staff of Christus Schumpert Hospice and Grace Home. Memorials may be made to the Children's Ministry of Broadmoor Baptist Church. Originally published June 04, 2009.

Neal B. Hart, 73
Neal B. Hart of Monroe died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Paul L. Rivera, 47
TALLULAH — Paul L. Rivera died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Herman Summer, 89
Herman Summer of Monroe died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Ellis, Robert Lee: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe.
Gatson, Diane Lee: 11 a.m. Thursday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Lautigar, Margie: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Ruston
Potts, Gertrude: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Galilee Baptist Church, Hodge.
Risinger, Linda Joiner: 2 p.m. Wednesay, Antioch Church of Christ, Spearsville.

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

FRANCIS EARL DEVILLIER "PAPAW" Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Francis Earl Devillier "Papaw", 84, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 6, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with Fr. Frank Coens officiating. Interment will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Devillier, a retired Tug Boat Captain and Security Guard, died June 3, 2009. He was a 4th degree Knight of Columbus and loved fishing and family. He is preceded in death by his wife, Leatrice Devillier; parents, Sam and Edna Devillier; and sister, Marlene Courville. He is survived by his sister, Sammie D. Landry; two sisters in-law, Dorothy Mann and Gene Pickering and husband Bob; sons, Greg Devillier and wife Donna and Paul Devillier and wife Traci; daughter, Sherri Hodges; grand-children, Mallory and Bryant Devillier and their mother, Lisa McNease; Michelle Devillier, Nathan Hodges, Mark Wesley Hodges, and Nicholas Hodges; step grandchildren, Heather Yelton, Morgan Yelton, Jessica Moore, and Gabriel Prudhomme; and great granddaughter, Adisyn Grace Devillier. Pallbearers will be Mike Joyner, Caley Joyner, Josh Sanson, Jarrod Sanson, Justin Sanson, and Anthony Canizaro. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a 5:00 PM vigil on Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. David Hebert and staff, Hospice Care of Louisiana, Dr. Gary Jones and staff, and Thompson Home Health. Memorials may be made to the Knights of Columbus. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com Originally published June 05, 2009.

LESTER EDMOND OWENS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Lester Edmond Owens, 62, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, June 6, 2009, at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Terry Lindsey officiating. Interment will be at Cypress Baptist Church Cemetery. Les was born in Monroe on May 24, 1947 and passed away in Shreveport on June 2, 2009, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by is parents, Ivan D. and Estelle Owens of West Monroe. He was a 1965 graduate of West Monroe High School and a veteran of the Vietnam War where he served with the Ninth Infantry Division. He received his BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana Tech in 1972. He and his family traveled the world, living and working in Saudi Arabia; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; and Doha, Qatar. After working in Houston for several years, he returned to the West Monroe area in 2007 after finding a position with DCP Midstream. He was happy to return so that he could enjoy Louisiana Tech football, hunting, fishing and getting reacquainted with his cousins. Les had friendships that lasted his lifetime and will be remembered for his sense of humor and enjoyment of life. Survivors include his wife of forty years, Dianne Dahlhauser Owens; daughter, Lauren and husband Frank Galle; son, Jason Owens and wife Emily, and their sons, Jason, Jr. and Evan Owens. Pallbearers will be Reggie Owens, Bill Owens, W. D. Head, Morgan Crawford, James Dahlhauser, and Frank Galle. Honorary pallbearer will be Steve Owens. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 5, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, 300 McMillan Road in West Monroe. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Louisiana Tech Athletic Department or to a charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com Originally published June 05, 2009.

Jamie 'Allison' Black, 47
RAYVILLE — Jamie "Allison" Black, a laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday and noon until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Shanks Cemetery, Rayville.

Vera Brantley, 78
RUSTON — Vera Brantley, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at May's AME Chapel, Ruston. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

James Brossett, 72
HEBERT — James Brossett, a retired mechanic, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Edward 'Skip' Cooper, 73
Edward "Skip" Cooper of Monroe died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Olivett Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

Gyl Rowell Dalrymple, 72
Gyl Rowell Dalrymple, a retired CenturyTel executive secretary, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Ivy Daniels, 94
HUTTIG, Ark. — Ivy Daniels, a sawmill worker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Batts Chapel, Huttig Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Donovan Blake Finch, 73
LEESVILLE — Donovan "Don" Blake Finch, retired US Army, Vietnam veteran, author and Byrd Regional Hospital facility manager, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Hixson Funeral Home, Leesville. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne.

Neal B. Hart, 73
Neal B. Hart of Monroe died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Little Creek Cemetery, Alto.

Freda Diane Humble, 65
DELHI — Freda Diane Humble, a retired Ford, Bacon & Davis drafting engineer, died Saturday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time Saturday.

Audrey Thompson Meredith, 88
BATON ROUGE — Audrey Thompson Meredith, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Welcome Home Cemetery, Columbia. Visitation is 12:30-1:30 p.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Alfonza Perry, 86
RUSTON — Alfonza Perry died May 30. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Simsboro. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home, Arcadia.

Devious Pickett, 39
STRONG, Ark. — Devious Pickett, a logger, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Bonnie Naomi Pilcher, 76
FARMERVILLE — Bonnie Naomi Pilcher, a retired Lincoln General Hospital EKG technician, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Sardis Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Sardis Cemetery.

Joseph L. Richard, 72
Joseph L. Richard of West Monroe, a laborer, died May 27. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Brayden Joshua Ross, infant
Brayden Joshua Ross of West Monroe, infant son of Kristi Ross, died May 29. Services are noon Saturday at Clark-Griffin Funeral Co., West Monroe.

Herman Summers, 87
Herman Summers of Monroe died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe.

Harold F. Trichell, 77
Harold F. Trichell of West Monroe, a retired firefighter, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Ruth Williams, 66
Ruth Williams of West Monroe, a teacher's aide, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Jerusalem Cemetery, Calhoun.

Previously acknowledged
Carter, Betty: 2 p.m. Saturday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Case, Thomas: 11 a.m. Friday, Rosin Creek Pentecostal Church, Jonesville.
Corprue, Zellie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ, Ruston.
Franklin, Lucille Houston: 11 a.m. Friday, New Living Word Ministries, Ruston.
Gatson, Diane Lee: 11 a.m. Thursday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Green, Sadie: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Bright Start, Monroe.
Heard, Juanita: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner.
Hearn, Ezzie L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Columbia.
Jackson, Oneida: 11 a.m. Saturday, Fellowship Baptist Church, Simsboro.
Marrs, Dale: 10 a.m. Friday, Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery, Dubach.
Pilgreen, Tawanna: 9 a.m. Friday, Shiloh Cemetery, Bernice.
Riley, Moselle McMinn: 2 p.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church, Hoover, Ala.
Ware, James: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Hopewell Baptist Church, Corey.
Webb, Dorothy Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Homer High School Auditorium, Homer.

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

FRANCES EOLIAN UPSHAW WILLIAMS Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Funeral services for Frances Eolian Upshaw Williams, age 87, will be held at 3:00 PM. on Sunday June, 7, 2009 in the chapel of Golden Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Saturday June 6, 2009 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. at Golden Funeral Home. Mrs. Williams was a former longtime resident of Bastrop, and a member of Cherry Ridge Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Victor Williams, a daughter Debbie Williams, two sisters, Lillian Tucker, Elva Upshaw; and two brothers in law Mayo Horne, and Jerd Tucker. Mrs. Williams passed away Friday June 5, 2009, in Marietta, GA. Mrs. Williams is survived by two daughters, Vickie Judy Stringer and husband Jim of Lufkin, TX, Naomi Theriot and husband Fred of Dublin, GA; five grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; one brother, Coy E. Upshaw and wife, Fern of Spearsville, LA; four sisters, Ruth Helen Everette and husband Kenneth of Springhill, LA, Larue Lockwood and husband J.H. of Bastrop, LA, Janet Horne of Little Rock, AR, Becky McCullin and husband Mack of West Monroe, LA; and many nieces and nephews. She was a much loved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. Pallbeares will be grandsons and nephews. Originally published June 06, 2009.

JAMES BURNS BROSSETT Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. James Burns Brossett, 72, of Hebert, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, June 7, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Robert Jones and Rev. Bill Gueringer officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Brossett passed away Thursday, June 4, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Josephine Brossett; brothers, A. C., James E., and Joseph Brossett; and a special sister-in-law, Mattie Jo Brossett. Survivors include his wife, Ella Mae Brossett; four sons, Timothy, Alan, Mikel, and Paul Brossett; one daughter, Katherine Johns; three sisters, Lucille Henson, Ida Hernandez, and Elizabeth Britt; two brothers, J.D. Brossett, and Felix E. Brossett; grandchildren, Tosha, James, Timothy Jr., John, Candice, AJ, David, Brandon, Crystal, Shauna, Ashley, and Chylie; great grandchildren, McKaila, TJ, DeeDee, Hannah, and Tyson; and a number of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com Originally published June 06, 2009.

William 'Bud' Adams, 75
SHREVEPORT — William "Bud" Adams, formerly of Holly Ridge, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the funeral home and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Abraham Renden Apodaca, 78
OAK GROVE — Abraham Renden Apodaca, a carpenter, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Santa Nella Cemetery, Gustin, Calif.

Francis Earl Devillier, 84
Francis Earl Devillier of West Monroe, a retired tugboat captain, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery near Crossroads.

Anne C. Grantham, 80
RAYVILLE — Anne C. Grantham, a social worker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lester E. Owens, 62
Lester E. Owens of West Monroe, a DCP Midstream engineer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cypress Cemetery, West Monroe.

Etta Robertson, 97
Etta Robertson of Monroe, a retired lab assistant, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m.Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

Elsie Mae Self, 83
GEORGETOWN — Elsie Mae Self, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Beulah Baptist Chruch, Winnfield. Visitation is 8 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Previously acknowledged
Black, Jamie "Allison": 2 p.m. Saturday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Brantley, Vera: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May's AME Church, Ruston.
Carter, Betty: 2 p.m. Saturday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Case, Thomas: 11 a.m. Friday, Rosin Creek Pentecostal Church, Jonesville.
Cooper, Edward "Skip": 11 a.m.Saturday, Mount Olivett Baptist Church, Monroe.
Corprue, Zellie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ, Ruston.
Daniels, Ivy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Batts Chapel, Huttig, Ark.
Finch, Donovan Blake: 10 a.m. Saturday, Hixson Funeral Home, Leesville.
Franklin, Lucille Houston: 11 a.m. Friday, New Living Word Ministries, Ruston.
Green, Sadie: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Bright Start, Monroe.
Hart, Neal B.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe.
Heard, Juanita: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner.
Hearn, Ezzie L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Columbia.
Humble, Freda Diane: 11 a.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Jackson, Oneida: 11 a.m. Saturday, Fellowship Baptist Church, Simsboro.
Marrs, Dale: 10 a.m. Friday, Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery, Dubach.
Perry, Alfonza: 11 a.m. Saturday, Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Simsboro.
Pilcher, Bonnie Naomi: 10 a.m. Saturday, Sardis Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Pilgreen, Tawanna: 9 a.m. Friday, Shiloh Cemetery, Bernice.
Richard, Joseph L.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Ware, James: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Hopewell Baptist Church, Corey.
Webb, Dorothy Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Homer High School Auditorium, Homer.
Williams, Ruth: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Chruch, West Monroe.

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

ANNE COTTON GRANTHAM Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA Funeral services for Anne Cotton Grantham, age 80, will be held 10:00 AM Monday, June 8, 2008 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel in Rayville. Dr. Ernest Winburn will officiate. Interment will follow at Gwin Cemetery in Mangham, LA. Anne Cotton Grantham was born on July 17, 1928 in Jonesville, LA and passed away on June 5, 2008 in Rayville, LA. She lived in Rayville all of her adult life. Mrs. Grantham was a retired social worker, a longtime member at First Baptist Church in Rayville, and a member of the Beouf River Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold L. Grantham, daughter, Virginia Grantham and parents, Hugh and Carrie Cotton. Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn Grantham of Rayville; granddaughters, Carole Brunner and husband, Herschel of Walker, LA and Anne Morgan of Rayville; a great-granddaughter, Olivia Brunner of Walker, LA. Pallbearers will be Willliam Waller, Sr., William Waller, Jr., Grover Burgess, Ardwayne Stapp, Jeremy Monroe, Brad Brown, and Jason Sharbono. Visitation will be 9:00 AM until service time on Monday at the funeral home. To leave condolences for the family go to www.brownholleyfuneral homes.com Originally published June 07, 2009.

In Loving Memory of LAVERA NELL (PAT) FOY DEAR March 1, 1937 - June 2, 2009 Love is all that matters. Love is everything. It is the sharing of songs and silences. It is the holding of memories only the heart can see. In nothing are we as rich as in our memories of love. They are ours and ours alone and tell our story. Love's music may be different to each of us, but oh, how beautiful the dance! Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Originally published June 07, 2009.

JOHN Y. BROOKS Colfax, Iowa John Y. Brooks, Jr. passed away May 7, 2009 at the home of his step-daughter and husband, LeaAnne and Darrin Blom in Colfax, IA, after a long illness. Remains were cremated and graveside service will be June 9, 2009 at 10:00 am at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, LA. John was preceded in death by his father, John Y. Brooks, SR., his mother Evelyn Brooks Hancock. He was a horticultist and past owner of Brooks Florist and Greenhouse. John is survived by his wife Melba Wamble Smith Brooks, of Colfax, IA. Two sisters, Ruth Richers, Tulsa OK, Martha Edwards, Monroe, LA. Four children, Jennifer Purdy, Jodi Thompson, Jana Easterling, and John Perry Brooks all of West Monroe, LA. Three step-children, eighteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Originally published June 07, 2009.

Vivian Wilson Allen, 79
VICKSBURG, Miss. — Vivian Wilson Allen, a retired accountant with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday until service time. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery.

Destiny Bilberry, infant
FARMERVILLE — Destiny Bilberry, the daughter of Shianee Michelle Bilberry, died Saturday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Gum Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Farmerville. Arrangements are under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Allen Wade Brownell Sr., 44
VIDALIA — Allen Wade Brownell Sr., an oil field worker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Pentecostals of the Miss Lou, Ferriday. Visitation is noon until service time at the church. Burial will be in Shady Acres Cemetery under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Justin Case, 28
JONESVILLE — Justin Case, an oilfield industry floor man, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Grace Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery.

Erin Charrier, 38
RUSTON — Erin Charrier, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Freddy L. Cheveallier, 73
Freddy LaValle Cheveallier of Monroe, retired from the United States Postal Service, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Ouida Childers, 81
FARMERVILLE — Ouida Childers, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

Min. Delores Dobbins, 62
Minister Delores Dobbins of Monroe, a social worker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Eagle's Nest World Prayer Center, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Tuesday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Virginia H. Gibson, 59
Virginia Hamilton Gibson of Monroe, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Sammy 'Rook' Holcomb, 72
GILBERT — Sammy L. "Rook" Holcomb, a pipeline superintendent, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Mary E. Hubbard, 85
Mary E. Hubbard of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Flora B. Moseley, 101
BROUSSARD — Flora B. Moseley, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lillie Reed, 68
Lillie Reed of Monroe, a retired machine operator, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Richard L. Venable, 85
Richard L. Venable of Monroe, a retired bricklayer and contractor, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Mary Webster, 61
TALLULAH — Mary Webster, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Vera Williams, 85
Vera Williams of Monroe, a retired schoolteacher with Monroe City Schools, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with family hour from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and includes an AKA ceremony. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Sha'Lindria L. Wilson, infant
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Sha'Lindria Lakelvinecca Wilson, the infant daughter of Christina McCallum and Kalvin Wilson, died Saturday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Good Samaritan Cemetery.

Keandre DeWayne Woods, infant
Keandre DeWayne Woods of Monroe, the infant son of Jesseaca Marie Woods, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Arrangements are under the direction Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Burks, Michael: 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. James AME Church, Lake Providence.Hall, Lillian Phillips: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Delhi United Methodist Church, Delhi.
Kennedy, Carolyn Rose Marie: 2 p.m. Thursday, Zion Traveler Baptist Church, Monroe.
Robertson, Etta: 11 a.m. Friday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

LILLIAN PHILLIPS HALL Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian P. Hall, 80, of Delhi will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at the Delhi United Methodist Church with Rev. Chris Thomas officiating. Burial will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Monday at Cox Funeral Home. Mrs. Hall died Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe following a sudden illness. She is preceded in death by her parents, Theo Phillips and Ella Williams Phillips and her husband, Tommy Hall, Sr. She is survived by two children, Tommy "Tinker" Hall, Jr. of Monroe and Mary Esther Blue of El Paso, TX; five grand-children, Shaw Hall and Conan Hall of West Monroe, Michelle Hernandez of Austin, TX, Hugh Middleton of El Dorado, AR and Tommy Stockton of El Paso, TX and four great grandchildren, Chandler and Ava Hall and Sydney and Sadie Hernandez. Pallbearers will be Frank Earl Maxwell, William Ziegler, Jr., Brett Raley, Mike Thompson, Gerald Ford and Bruce Bagwell. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Cutler, Johnnie Cherbini, Floyd Bradley, Fred Eubanks and Roy P. McIntyre. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our web site at www.coxfuneral.com Originally published June 08, 2009.

OUIDA CHILDERS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for Ouida Childers, 81, of Farmerville, LA, will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Chaplin Paul Ford. Burial will follow in Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens in West Monroe, LA. Under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Mrs. Childers was born on July 18, 1927 in McComb, MS, and passed away on June 5, 2009 in Farmerville, LA. She was preceded in death by two brothers, and two sisters. She is survived by her husband Hollis Childers of Farmerville, LA; daughter, Lisa Morrill of Broken Arrow, OK; step-son, Mitchell (Moose) Antley of West Monroe, LA; Willie Childers, of Dubach, LA; step-daughters, Pamela Bell of Winder, GA; Cynthia Walker of Bernice, LA; Jeanie Liles of Hot Springs, AR; Pam Chambliss of Camden, AR; brother, Rick Foster of Fort Worth, TX, 20 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday, June 8, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Pallbearers will be Garth Antley, Willie Childers, Monty Walker, Scott Liles, Josh Binns, and Alex Barlow. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com Originally published June 08, 2009.

REV. LEE ROY FUQUA Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for Rev. Lee Roy Fuqua, age 80 of Columbia, will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 9, 2009 from the sanctuary of Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Olla with Rev. Donnie Boney and Bro. Robert Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Visitation will be Monday evening, June 8, 2009, at Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Olla from 5:00 PM to 9 PM then again Tuesday from 12:30 PM until time of service. Rev. Fuqua was born in Effie, LA on September 17, 1928 to the union of Calvin "CZ" and Mary Gremmit Fuqua and passed from this life on June 7, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. Bro. Fuqua has been a home missions pastor since 1956 building and maintaining many churches throughout the country. A few he ministered to include Denham Springs, LA, Houston, TX, Benndale, MS, Roswell, NM, Sicilly Island, LA and Columbia, LA. He held many offices with the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ including serving as secretary for the state of LA, Sunday School Superintendent, Superintendent of the Southwest Division including NM, TX and CO. He was a carpenter mostly self employed and worked some with a union. He used these skills in his service as a minister by always building, improving and remodeling his churches. Bro. Fuqua was a selfless person who thought of others before himself. He lived by his personal motto of "give God the Glory," as that was his desire in everything he did. He was a loving husband, a great father and a wonderful grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son; David Wayne Fuqua, two brothers; JD Fuqua and Eldridge Fuqua and sister; Helen Cassels. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Daisy Garrett Fuqua of Columbia, three sons; Jerry Fuqua of Grayson, Stanley Fuqua and wife, Laverne of Walker and Ben Fuqua and wife, Monica of Ackerman, MS, daughter; Janet Marie Fuqua Boyd of Big Springs, TX; four sisters, Lola Chambers, Faye Thornton and husband, Doc and Betty Ott all of Denham Springs and Mary Reagan of Jigger, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Greg Fuqua, David Williams, Patrick Wollerson, William Moore, Lisa Montoya and Michael Carney. Online condolences may be made at www.riser funeralhomes.com Originally published June 08, 2009.

RICHARD L. VENABLE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Richard L. Venable, 85, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 9, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Jack Phelps officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Venable passed away Saturday, June 6, 2009, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was a member of Graceminster Presbyterian Church, U. S. Air Force veteran of WWII, bricklayer/contractor, and worked for the City of Monroe. Mr. Venable also taught at Vo-Tech Community College. Survivors include his wife of sixty-five years, Jackie Venable; children, Roy L. Venable and wife Misty, and, Janice Lee Venable Whidden and husband John; grandchildren, Ann Dupre and husband Michael, and Sally Ankenny and husband Bobby; four great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, special nephew, Charles Ray Venable; and great nephew, Mike Venable. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com Originally published June 08, 2009.

SAMMY L. "ROOK" HOLCOMB Gill First National Funeral Home, Winsboro, LA Funeral service for Sammy L. "Rook" Holcomb, 72 of Gilbert will be Tuesday, June 9, 2009 in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Rev. Curtis Harris and Rev. Virgil Harris officiating. Interment will follow in Oakley Cemetery in Gilbert. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the funeral home. He was born to Clyde Dewey and Eva Camille Shields Holcomb on April 5, 1937 and passed from this life Saturday, June 6, 2009 in Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro following a brief illness. Mr. Holcomb worked as a Pipeline Superintendent for many years and owned Holcomb Flying Service. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Charles B. Holcomb and a son Sammy Lee Holcomb, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Anne Holcomb of Gilbert; daughter, Lee-Anne Holcomb of Lake Charles; son, Ryan Holcomb of Gilbert; brother Bill Holcomb and wife Faye of Gilbert; sister Margaret Murphy of Gilbert; numerous nieces and nephews; and two "four-legged children" Cissy and Bo. Pallbearers will be Jewel Armstrong, Ty Britt, Derrick Guillot, James Lachney, Jimmy Dale Robbins, and Robert Wayne Sanders. Honorary pallbearers will be Dave Jones, Charles W. Holcomb, Ted Holder, Ed Rodgers, D. D. Smith, Jerry Talley, and Sherman Wilson. The family requests that planned memorials may be made to the Ouachita Parish Humane Society - P.O. Box 15311 - Monroe, LA 71207-5311, or to Franklin Parish Library for a book in Mr. Holcomb's memory. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com Originally published June 08, 2009.

Vivian Allen, 79
VICKSBURG, Miss. — Vivian Allen, formerly of Liddieville, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mary Powell Fussell, 75
THIBODAUX — Mary Powell Fussell, formerly of Liddieville, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside service is 3:30 p.m. Monday at Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

William Fussell Sr., 80
THIBODAUX — William Fussell Sr., formerly of Jigger, a retired chemical salesman, died Thursday. Graveside service is 3:30 p.m. Monday at Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Carolyn Rose Marie Kennedy, 71
Carolyn Rose Marie Kennedy, of Monroe, a Ouachita Parish Schools teacher's aide, died Friday. Service is 2 p.m. Thursday at Zion Traveler Baptist Church. Burial will be in Richwood Cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-8:45 p.m. Wednesday, with family hour beginning at 7:45 p.m.

Helen Faye Shackelford, 73
JONESBORO — Helen Faye Shackelford, a homemaker, died Saturday. Service is 10 a.m. Monday at McDonald Baptist Church. Burial will be in Garden of Memories under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.

Bonnie Nevelyn Willis, 77
CHOUDRANT — Bonnie Nevelyn Campbell Willis, a retired state auditor, died Saturday. Graveside service is 10 a.m. Monday at Pleasant Grove Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Previously acknowledged
Burks, Michael: 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. James AME Church, Lake Providence
Cook, Linda Gail: 2 p.m. Monday, Sweetwater Baptist Church, Quitman
Hall, Lillian Phillips: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Delhi United Methodist church
Jackson, Sarah L.: 2 p.m. Monday, Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe
Miller, S.J.: 2 p.m. Monday, Landmark Missionary Church, West Monroe
Robertson, Etta: 11 a.m. Friday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

MR. JAMES E. MORSE Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA Funeral services for Mr. James E. Morse, age 80, of Tallulah, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at the First Baptist Church, with Rev. John W. Rushing officiating. Burial will follow in the Crowville Masonic Cemetery in Crowville, LA under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home In Tallulah. Visitaion will be Monday, June 8, 2009 at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home in Tallulah, LA on Crothers Drive from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Mr. Morse died Sunday, June 7, 2009 in the Madison Parish Hospital after a lenghty illness. He was born in Crowville, LA and had lived in Tallulah for 62 years. He was a retired surveyor and a member of First Baptist Church. He retired from the State of Louisiana after 34 years and owned his own surveying company until 2004. Survivors include his wife Willie Mae Busby Morse of Tallulah; one daughter Amy D. Korkiakoski of Nampa, Idaho; one grandson Jason Roberts of Marsing, Idaho; two great-grandchildren Emma Roberts and James Edward Roberts both of Colorado Springs, CO and one sister Nell Gordy of Shreveport, LA. Pallbearers will be Frank Messenger, Tommy Bishop, Michael Lancaster, Paul Meeks, Theo Watson and Shorty Erwin. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of First Baptist Church. Originally published June 09, 2009.

RICHARD L. VENABLE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Richard L. Venable, 85, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 9, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Jack Phelps officiating. Special nephew, Pat McHenry, will give the Eulogy. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Venable passed away Saturday, June 6, 2009, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was a member of Graceminster Presbyterian Church, U. S. Air Force veteran of WWII, bricklayer /contractor, and worked for the City of Monroe. Mr. Venable also taught at Vo-Tech Community College. Survivors include his wife of sixty-five years, Jackie Venable; children, Roy L. Venable and wife Mitsy, and Janice Lee Venable Whidden and husband John; grandchildren, Ann Dupre and husband Michael, and Sally Ankenny and husband Bobby; four great grandchildren, Nicholas Anthony Dupre, Katherine Lee Dupre, Lucy Ankenny, and Fletcher William Ankenny; numerous nieces and nephews, special nephew, Charles Ray Venable; and great nephew, Mike Venable. Pallbearers will be Herbert Breard, Jr., Pat McHenry, Archie Shears, Pat McGee, Jack Bradley, and Mike Venable. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com Originally published June 09, 2009.

Erin Charrier, 38
RUSTON — Erin Charrier, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Virginia H. Gibson, 59
Virginia Hamilton Gibson of Monroe, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary E. Hubbard, 85
Mary E. Hubbard of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lillie Reed, 68
Lillie Reed of Monroe, a retired machine operator, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary Webster, 61
TALLULAH — Mary Webster, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Previously acknowledged
Burks, Michael: 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. James AME Church, Lake Providence.
Hall, Lillian Phillips: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Delhi United Methodist Church, Delhi.
Kennedy, Carolyn Rose Marie: 2 p.m. Thursday, Zion Traveler Baptist Church, Monroe.
Robertson, Etta: 11 a.m. Friday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

ERIN CHARRIER Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA. Funeral services for Erin Charrier, 38, of Ruston, LA will be held at Bethany Worship Center, Crowville on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 2:00 PM with Bro Harry Lilly and Bro Byron Boykin officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Erin Charrier was born April 25, 1971 in Beaufort, SC and passed away Monday June 08, 2009 at Northeast La. Medical Center. She was a resident of Ruston, a hair stylist at Halley and Co., and a member of the Bethany Worship Center. Erin brought sunshine to our lives and laughter to our hearts. She loved people, her pets, and her job. Erin never met a stranger and never forgot her friends. She lived life to the fullest. Erin loved music; she was blessed with a beautiful singing voice and the talent to play several instruments. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by: Paternal Grandparents-AJ and Julia Charrier; Maternal Grandparents-Ted and Opal Cummings. Survivors include: Parents-Ron and Eula Charrier of Crowville, LA.; Brother-Jason Charrier and wife Tonya of Keller, TX.; Brother-Walt Fletcher and wife Amanda of Odenton, MD.; Sister-Holly Charrier of Crowville, LA.; 2 Nephews-Caleb Thomas and Cooper Charrier; 2 Nieces-Bethany Charrier and Cambell Charrier; a special friend, Lyndie Morrow and a host of friends. The pallbearers will be Josh Crocker. Dustin Lilly, Walt Fletcher, Caleb Thomas, Sean Morrow, and Travis Roy. The family will receive friends at Bethany Worship Center from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday, June 10, 2009. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bethany Worship Center. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity .com Originally published June 10, 2009.

FLORA B. MOSELEY Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Flora B. Moseley, 101, of Broussard, LA formerly of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe, LA with Rev. Tom Lowe officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mrs. Moseley was a woman of many talents. She enjoyed gardening and arranging flowers; she also sculpted and painted. She was dedicated to her Lord in her service as a Sunday School teacher and knew her bible from cover to cover. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley R. Moseley, Sr.; daughter, Betty Hays; and son, Wiley R. Moseley, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia McMath and husband Thomas; ten grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren with one on the way; and eighteen great great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com Originally published June 10, 2009.

JOSEPHINE DANNA TICHELI Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Josephine Danna Ticheli, 93, of Stephens, AR, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, June 11, 2009, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Rev. Sebastian Kallarackal officiating. Interment will follow at St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Ticheli died June 8, 2009 at her home in Stephens, AR. She was born December 3, 1915 in Monroe, LA, where she spent most of her life, with her parents, Anna and Tony Danna, and family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Ticheli, Sr.; two sons, Phillip Ticheli and Richard Ticheli; four brothers, and a great granddaughter. Survivors include her five daughters, Jolene Wyatt of Stephens, AR, Mona Anne Mecom and husband Willie of Bossier City, LA, Anna Marie Kelly of Monroe, LA, Diane Roberson and husband Dale of Monroe, LA, and Mary Bricker and husband Wendell of Seymour, MO; one son, Anthony Ticheli of Monroe, LA; four brothers, Sam, Paul, Johnny, and Angelo Danna, all of Monroe, LA; one sister, Annette Anzelmo of Monroe, LA; 19 grandchildren, 43 great grand children, and 26 great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a Vigil Wake Service at 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com Originally published June 10, 2009.

MARGIE WORLEY Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, Louisiana Margrette Elizabeth Ruffin Worley of Bastrop was born on November 22, 1929 in Soso, MS to Vollie and Keeva Ruffin. She passed away peacefully in her home on June 8, 2009. She is survived by her children, Jimmy Worley and wife Deborah of Bastrop, LA, Victor Worley of Tyler, TX, Connie Kellick and husband Randy of Mer Rouge, LA; grandchildren, Jamie Worley, Victoria Worley, Robert Worley, and Tanner Kellick; sister, Bobbie Blackwell; brother, Marshall Ruffin and wife Sandra; sister-in-law, Grace Worley; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of dear friends and riding students. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vollie and Keeva Ruffin; sisters, Louise Helms and Ina Grace McFarlin. Her greatest loves were her family and friends. Her greatest joys were barrel racing, teaching others to ride, and sharing her passion for horses. She was a very accomplished horsewoman having won over 40 buckles during her career. She also won all 8 of her championship saddles after the age of 72. She was a lifetime member of the Louisiana Rodeo Cowboys Association and was inducted into its Hall of Fame in 2007. She was also a member of the N.L.B.R.A., C.L.B.R.A., A.L.B.R.A., N.B.H.A.. L.B.H.A., and B.B.R. Pallbearers will be Clint Thrash, Bozo Anderson, James Barnes, Hal Parker, Fletcher Stephens, and Eric Barnes. Honorary pallbearers will be her nephews. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, June 10th, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Cox Funeral Home in Bastrop. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 11th at 10:00 a.m. at the Bonne Idee Assembly of God, Mer Rouge, LA with the Reverend Jerry Stuckey officiating. Interment will be at Forest Cemetery, Forest, LA under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. (Western attire will be considered appropriate but not required.) The family would like to thank Richland Hospice, LLC and their staff for their excellent service and loving care during this difficult time. For those who wish memorials may be made to the Margie Worley Memorial Scholarship, c/o Arkansas Louisiana Barrel Racing Association, 414 Bonner Ferry Road, Bastrop, LA 71220. Originally published June 10, 2009.

NORMAN HEWITT SR. Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Norman Hewitt Sr., 91, of Gilbert, LA will be held at River of Life Church on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Norman Hewitt Jr., Rev. Dave Phillips, and Sister Joan Hendry officiating. Interment will follow at Oakley Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mr. Hewitt was born September 27, 1917 in Welch, LA and passed away Monday June 08, 2009 at his residence in Gilbert. A servant of Jesus who lived a full life which will be remembered well by his family and friends. Mr. Hewitt was a resident of Gilbert for over 60 years and was Gilbert's mail carrier for 28 years. He was also a master carpenter and well-known gardener, using those gifts to help others. Mr. Hewitt served in the Army during World War II and was stationed in the Philippine Islands. Mr. Hewitt touched many lives during his lifetime by showing them the love of Jesus. He was preceded in death by: Father-Henry Homer Hewitt; Mother-Lottie Mae (Hurlbut) Hewitt; 1st wife-Betty Joe Emfinger Hewitt; 2 grandsons-Gillis Michael Hewitt Jr. and Matthew Gabriel Hewitt; Granddaughter-Annie Williams; 6 Brothers-Ed, Herman, George, Burton, Carl, and Harland. Survivors include: Wife-Ruth Hewitt of Gilbert, LA.; Daughter-Kay Hewitt of Monroe, LA; Son-Mike Hewitt and wife Sharon of Gilbert, LA.; Son-Norman Hewitt Jr. and wife Liz of Huntsville, AL.; Son-Nolan Williams and wife Sue of Gilbert, LA.; Son-Ronnie Williams and wife Connie of Junction City, AR.; Daughter-Vicki Hill and husband Doug of Gilbert, LA.; He was also survived by 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. The pallbearers will be Brandon Reid, Heath Hill, Kevin Williams, Glenn Williams, Dennis Williams, George Williams, Lance Reid, and Andrew Collins. The honorary pallbearers will be Austin Brown and Samuel Hewitt. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity .com Originally published June 10, 2009.

Dolly Corder Boullt, 90
Dolly Corder Boullt of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Alf Byrd, 86
RAYVILLE — Alf Byrd, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Antioch Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Luevunior Conyard, 88
Luevunior Conyard of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon Monday at the funeral home.

Kenneth W. Gilmore, 53
RAYVILLE — Kenneth W. Gilmore died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jack. W. Hibbard, 82
CHOUDRANT — Jack W. Hibbard, a retired salesman, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Douglas Cemetery, Douglas, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Janellan Jones Rizzo, 76
COLUMBIA — Janellan Jones Rizzo, formerly of Alexandria, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Burial will be in Olla Cemetery. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home.

Wilma Johnson Tubre, 91
JONESVILLE — Wilma Johnson Tubre died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Previously acknowledged
Beckley Jr., Henry Duke: 10 a.m. Sunday, Mineral Springs Baptist Church, Dubach.
Britt, Sue Tingle: 10 a.m. Monday, Old Saline Baptist Church, Saline.
James, Jessie: 1 p.m Tuesday, Union Baptist No. 2 Church, Lake Providence.
Temple, Lucille: 2 p.m Sunday, First Baptist Church, Wisner.

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

HUGH GRADY THOMPSON Hixon Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville, LA Memorial visitation for Mr. Hugh Grady Thompson will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2009 at Frank J. Fisher Funeral Home in Vicksburg, MS. Mr. Thompson, age 59, a native of Monroe, LA and a resident of Vicksburg, MS passed away after a short battle with cancer at Oak Haven Nursing Home in Centerpoint, LA on Sunday, June 7, 2009. He was employed by Ameristar Casino in Vicksburg, MS. and served in the U. S. Army from 1969 to 1972. Survivors include his daughter, Sarah Thompson Coke & husband David, of Centerpoint, two grand children, Lilly and Brian, of Centerpoint and a little blessing on the way. He was also survived by his best canine friend, Dodger. Originally published June 11, 2009.

Timothy Wesley Foster Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Timothy Wesley Foster, 55 of Stockton, CA will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, June 12, 2009 at Pentecostals of the Twin Cities, West Monroe, LA. Rev. Kenneth Haney will be officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Timothy Wesley Foster was born June 1, 1954 and galloped off into the sunset to ride the rolling hills in everlasting meadows, where the sun never dips below the horizon and the grass is always stirrup high on June 4, 2009. Tim made his home in Stockton CA for the past 19 years, formerly of West Monroe LA. Tim blazed a trail for many to follow with his passion for life, education and character and this was evident in the many lives that he has impacted throughout his life. He was a member of Christian Life Center, a Court and Community School teacher for San Joaquin County School District, a member of the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association, a member and Board Member of the California Range Riders and a member of the Single Action Shooting Society. In addition, he was the Founder of Little Tejas Ranch and SHILOH RIDE (Sharing Horses Instilling Life Opportunities & Horizons Riding Instruction Designed for Education) - a therapeutic riding program. In addition to the passion he had for the community, nothing could take the place of his passion for family. He leaves behind Debra Foster, his beloved wife of three years, daughter Cheyenne Johnson and husband Robert, children - Shiloh-Grace and Huck, Aurora, IL, step-daughters Shannon Chandler and husband Steven and children- Treschell and Deandre, Oro Valley AZ, and Saycha Radovan and husband Bryan and children- Madicynn and Bryan, Tucson AZ. His parents- Fred and Pat Foster, West Monroe, LA, sister Debbie and (husband) Steve Saiz, Torrance, CA, brother Mark and Paulla (wife) Foster, West Monroe, LA and his twin brother Tom and Gayla (wife) Foster, Dallas TX. In addition, his nephews Jonathan and (wife) Tasha Foster, Houston, TX, Jeremy and (wife) Jennifer Foster, West Monroe, LA, Hayden Foster, Dallas, TX, Steve Saiz Jr., Torrance, CA and niece Vanessa Saiz, Los Angeles, CA., and a host of friends. Tim was preceded in death by his son, Wesley Shiloh Foster. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Foster, Jonathan Foster, Hayden Foster, Steven Saiz, Jr., Joe Coley and Dennie Huddleston. Visitation will be Thursday, June 11 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Pentecostals of the Twin Cities, 1255 Glenwood Drive, West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com Originally published June 11, 2009.

James E. 'J.E.' Cagle, 73
FARMERVILLE — James E. "J.E." Cagle formerly of Shreveport, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Vivian. Burial will be in Vivian Cemetery, Vivian.

Jessie James, 67
SONDHEIMER — Jessie James, a farm-mill laborer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Lucille Mixon, 62
WINNSBORO — Lucille Mixon, a home interior displayer, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Tammy L. Richard, 45
RUSTON — Tammy L. Richard died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Mattie Thompson, 97
RUSTON — Mattie Thompson, a retired Choudrant High School cafeteria manager, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Indian Village Cemetery, Calhoun.

Josephine Danna Ticheli, 93
STEPHENS, Ark. — Josephine Danna Ticheli, formerly of Monroe, a retired concession stand manager, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be in St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Melvin Lee Tolliver, 59
BASTROP — Melvin Lee Tolliver, a sanitation worker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Greater Magnolia Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Thursday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Lightwood Cemetery, Lightwood.

Angela Williams, 25
Angela Williams of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Wilbert Williams, 72
RODESSA — Wilbert Williams, a retired oil field worker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Previously acknowledged
Charrier, Erin: 2 p.m. Thursday at Bethany Worship Center, Winnsboro.
Foster, Timothy W.: 1 p.m. Friday, Pentecostals of the Twin Cities, West Monroe.
Kennedy, Carolyn Rose Marie: 2 p.m. Thursday, Zion Traveler Baptist Church, Monroe.
Robertson, Etta: 11 a.m. Friday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Williams, Vera: 10 a.m. Thursday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Worley, Margie: 10 a.m. Thursday, Bonne Idee Assembly of God, Mer Rouge.

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

MARY ALLYNE O'NEAL GILL Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Allyne O'Neal Gill, 104, of Fairbanks, will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, June 13, 2009, at Alabama Presbyterian Church in the Sibley Community north of Choudrant with Dr. William D. O'Neal, Rev. Jack Phelps, and Rev. Danny Hawthorne officiating. Interment will follow at Sibley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Gill was born on March 17, 1905 in Sibley, LA. She passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009 at her residence. She was a charter member of Graceminster Presbyterian Church and a graduate of Louisiana Tech University. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd C. Gill; daughter-in-law, Margaret Gill; and siblings, Aubrey O'Neal, Jessie Mae Clark, Dr. Lloyd O'Neal, and Bernice O'Neal. Survivors include her son, Lloyd C. Gill, Jr.; daughter, Jane Stewart; grandchildren, Sheila Manning and husband, Cecil, Mitchell Gill and wife, Monique, Barbara Hatok and husband, Mark, John Gill, Mary Billington and husband, Gaylan, Beth Middleton, and Rob Stewart; and several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Mitchell Gill, John Gill, Rob Stewart, Gaylan Billington, Mark Hatok, Cecil Manning, Kirkland Middleton and Thomas Middleton. Visitation will be Friday, June 12, 2009, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. Gary Patrick Jones, Hospice Care of Louisiana, Jessica Graham, Rev. Danny Hawthorne, and sitters, Judy Crews, Rhonda Knox, Carolyn Phillips, and Rene Price. Memorials can be made to Graceminster Presbyterian Church or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online Registry/ Condolences:www. mulhearnfuneral home.com

MR. JOHNNIE BAYLES Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Johnnie Bayles, 91, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 13, 2009 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. with Rev. Jerry Edmondson officiating. Interment will follow at New Chapel Hill Cemetery, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Bayles was born September 10, 1917 in Point, LA to the late John W. and Leila Cox Bayles. He attended school at Ouachita Parish High School and Northeast College and remained a lifelong resident of West Monroe and passed away June 10, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Laverne Kent Bayles; brothers, Barney Bayles and Elvin Bayles and a sister, Marie Bayles Colvin. Mr. Bayles was a veteran of World War II where he served in the Army Air Force in Phillipines. In the late 1950's he started Johnnie Bayles Supply Co., Inc. a wholesale Lawn & Garden distribution company and expanded its operation to a three state area before closing in the early 1990's. During that time he was active and served on the Board of Wholesale Lawn & Garden Distributors Association, being elected President in 1964. He founded and operated Johnnie Bayles Garden Mart until it was sold and operated as Sonny Panzico's Garden Mart. After retirement, he grew tomatoes and Angle Trumpet flowers at his home as well as "JB Secret Formula." Many people loved to visit his home for the conversation as well as the products. Mr. Bayles was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe for 53 years and a deacon for many of those years. He was the Director of the Tennison Sunday School Class for over 30 years. Also, he was a member and past President of the West Monroe Rotary Club, receiving the coveted A.O. Evans award. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, J. Mack Bayles and Lynn of Atlanta, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda Bayles Calk and Kenneth of West Monroe, LA; sister and brother-in-law, Gladys Faye Bayles Welch and Ed of Stockbridge, GA; five grandchildren Scott Bayles and wife Jeri of Baton Rouge, LA; Cynthia Chapman Place and husband Tim of West Monroe, LA; David Bayles and wife Dina of Grapevine, TX; Angela Chapman of West Monroe, LA; fifteen great-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and eight step-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Scott Bayles, David Bayles, Alvin Rhodes, W.F. "Billy" Tubbs, Richard Gates and Gene Simmons. Visitation will be held 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.

Timothy Wesley Foster Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Timothy Wesley Foster, 55 of Stockton, CA will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, June 12, 2009 at Pentecostals of the Twin Cities, West Monroe, LA. Rev. Kenneth Haney will be officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Timothy Wesley Foster was born June 1, 1954 and galloped off into the sunset to ride the rolling hills in everlasting meadows, where the sun never dips below the horizon and the grass is always stirrup high on June 4, 2009. Tim made his home in Stockton CA for the past 19 years, formerly of West Monroe LA. Tim blazed a trail for many to follow with his passion for life, education and character and this was evident in the many lives that he has impacted throughout his life. He was a member of Christian Life Center, a Court and Community School teacher for San Joaquin County School District, a member of the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association, a member and Board Member of the California Range Riders and a member of the Single Action Shooting Society. In addition, he was the Founder of Little Tejas Ranch and SHILOH RIDE (Sharing Horses Instilling Life Opportunities & Horizons Riding Instruction Designed for Education) - a therapeutic riding program. In addition to the passion he had for the community, nothing could take the place of his passion for family. He leaves behind Debra Foster, his beloved wife of three years, daughter Cheyenne Johnson and husband Robert, children - Shiloh-Grace and Huck, Aurora, IL, step-daughters Shannon Chandler and husband Steven and children- Treschell and Deandre, Oro Valley AZ, and Saycha Radovan and husband Bryan and children- Madicynn and Bryan, Tucson AZ. His parents- Fred and Pat Foster, West Monroe, LA, sister Debbie and (husband) Steve Saiz, Torrance, CA, brother Mark and Paulla (wife) Foster, West Monroe, LA and his twin brother Tom and Gayla (wife) Foster, Dallas TX. In addition, his nephews Jonathan and (wife) Tasha Foster, Houston, TX, Jeremy and (wife) Jennifer Foster, West Monroe, LA, Hayden Foster, Dallas, TX, Steve Saiz Jr., Torrance, CA and niece Vanessa Saiz, Los Angeles, CA., and a host of friends. Tim was preceded in death by his son, Wesley Shiloh Foster. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Foster, Jonathan Foster, Hayden Foster, Steven Saiz, Jr., Joe Coley and Dennie Huddleston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

Henry Beckley, 70
DUBACH — Henry Beckley died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Dorth E. Blade, 74
Dorth E. Blade of Monroe, a retired educator/police juror, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olivet Baptist Church. Visitation is 1:30-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Doris B. Boutwell, 83
OAK GROVE — Doris B. Boutwell, a Louisiana State Penitentiary tower guard, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. -10 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Alf Byrd, 86
RAYVILLE — Alf Byrd, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Tennant Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery.

Ida B. Landrum Caraway, 67
RAYVILLE — Ida B. Landrum Caraway of Monroe, a News-Star mailroom employee, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Agape Full Gospel Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Odis Coulbertson, 68
CHOUDRANT — Odis Coulbertson, a maintenance man, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Gum Springs Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Gum Springs Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Ruston.

Delmus Crews Jr., 56
TALLULAH — Delmus Crews Jr. died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Ross Conrad Ford Sr., 94
BASTROP — Ross Conrad Ford Sr., measurement supervisor for United Gas Pipeline Co., died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church. Visitation is 8:30 a.m. until services at the church. Burial is at 4 p.m. Saturday at Strong Cemetery near Henderson, Texas. Golden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Virginia H. Gibson, 59
Virginia Hamilton Gibson of Monroe died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Light House Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Mary E. Hubbard, 85
Mary E. Hubbard of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Liberty Hill Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Charlie Willie Hudson, 83
RUSTON — Charlie Willie Hudson, a mechanic, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Living Word Ministries. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. Friday at 1511 West California Ave. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home.

Rachel Mitchell, 75
TALLULAH — Rachel Mitchell died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Harold Gene Nevels Sr., 63
OAK GROVE — Harold Gene Nevels Sr., construction supervisor, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Lillie Reed, 68
Lillie Reed of Monroe, a retired machine operator, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Ludden Chapel Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Lucille Temple, 90
ARLINGTON, Texas — Lucille Temple, formerly of Wisner, a retired librarian, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mary Webster, 61
TALLULAH — Mary Webster, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church. Wake services are 5-6 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Angela Williams, 25
Angela Williams of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Great House of Prayer, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Wilbert "Brother" Williams, 72
RODESSA — Wilbert Alfred "Brother" Williams, a retired oil field worker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Friday the funeral home. Burial will be in Beekman Cemetery.

Bernice Faye Zeigler, 73
TALLULAH — Bernice Faye Zeigler died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Parkview Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Park Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Cagle, James E. 'J.E.': 1 p.m. Saturday, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Vivian.
Foster, Timothy W.: 1 p.m. Friday, Pentecostals of the Twin Cities, West Monroe.
Robertson, Etta: 11 a.m. Friday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Thompson, Mattie: 10 a.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Tolliver, Melvin Lee: 11 a.m. Friday, Greater Magnolia Baptist Church, Bastrop.

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

DOLLY CORDER BOULLT Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Funeral Services for Mrs. Dolly Corder Boullt, 90, of Monroe, will be 2:00 PM, Sunday June 14, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. William Smith officiating. A private interment will be held later. Mrs. Boullt was born on September 15, 1918 in Houston, TX and passed away on June 11, 2009 in Ruston, LA. She was a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church, an avid quilter, seamstress and worked with ceramics. She loved to dance and won 3 gold medals in the Senior Olympics. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John B. Corder in February 1982, also her second husband, Raymond Boullt and by 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Mrs. Boullt is survived by her sons: Phares Corder and wife, Melinda, Phil Corder and wife, Pam, and Justin Corder and wife, Julie; daughter: Bonnie Corder Pittman and husband, George; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 13, 2009.

MRS. EARLINE H. ROULSTON Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Earline H. Roulston, 75, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA with Rev. John Dallalio officiating. Services are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Roulston was born November 20, 1933 in Red Bay, Alabama and passed away June 10, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. She was of the Pentecostal faith and was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Roulston and a brother, Jerry Wayne Hamm. Mrs. Roulston is survived her daughter, Brenda Trim; grandchildren, Tressy Troha, Brenda Emmons, Louis Martin and Zonya Redden; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Virginia Murphy, Doris Armstrong and Shirlene Grissett and a brother, Leland Hamm and a number of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

Johnnie Bayles of West Monroe, retired owner of Lawn and Garden Distribution, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in New Chapel Hill Cemetery, West Monroe.

Henry 'Duke' Beckley Jr., 72
DUBACH — Henry "Duke" Beckley Jr., a plumber-pipefitter, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Sunday at Mineral Springs Baptist Church, Dubach. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Sue Tingle Britt, 60
SALINE — Sue Tingle Britt, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Old Saline Baptist Church, Saline. Visitation is 4 p.m. Sunday until service time Monday at the church. Burial will be in Old Saline Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Doris C. Browder, 89
Doris C. Browder of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary Allyne O'Neal Gill, 104
FAIRBANKS — Mary Allyne O'Neal Gill, a retired teacher, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Alabama Presbyterian Church, north of Choudrant. Burial will be in Sibley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Christine Hendry, 82
Christine Hendry of West Monroe, retired from Graphic Packaging, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jessie James, 67
SONDHEIMER — Jessie James, a farm-mill laborer, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Union Baptist No. 2 Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Monday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Arthur J. Lyon, 74
JONESBORO — Arthur J. Lyon, a salesman, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in North Little Rock Veterans Cemetery, Little Rock, Ark.

Tammy L. Richard, 45
RUSTON — Tammy L. Richard, a chef, died Wednesday. Memorial services wll be 4 p.m. Friday, July 3 at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Earline H. Roulston, 75
Earline H. Roulston of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lucille Temple, 90
ARLINGTON, Texas — Lucille Temple, formerly of Wisner, a retired librarian, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Old Pine Hill Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Previously acknowledged
Blade, Dorth E.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olivett Baptist Church, Monroe.
Boutwell, Doris B.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Beulah Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Byrd, Alt: 2 p.m. Sunday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Cagle, James E. 'J.E.': 1 p.m. Saturday, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Vivian.
Caraway, Ida B. Landrum: 11 a.m. Saturday, Agape Full Gospel Church, Rayville.
Coulbertson, Odis: 11 a.m. Saturday, Gum Springs Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Gibson, Virginia H.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Light House Church, Monroe.
Hubbard, Mary E.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hudson, Charlie Willie: 1 p,m. Saturday, New Living Word Ministries, Ruston.
Reed, Lillie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Ludden Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Webster, Mary: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Williams, Angela: 11 a.m. Saturday, Great House of Prayer, Monroe.
Williams, Wilbert: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Zeigler, Bernice Faye: 2 p.m. Saturday, Parkview Baptist Chruch, Tallulah.
Published: June 13. 2009 1:15AM

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

A. GIRAULT BIRD Young's Funeral Home Ferriday, LA Funeral services for Mr. A. Girault Bird, 66, of Sicily Island, LA will be held at First Methodist Church on Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 2:00 PM with Bro. Andy Hitchcock and Bro. James Gass officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday. Mr. Bird was born March 6, 1943 in Sicily Island, LA and passed away Friday June 12, 2009 at Cabrini Medical Center Alexandria. He was a life long resident of Sicily Island, owner of Island Pharmacy and Vital Care, and a life long member of the First United Methodist Church iof Sicily Island. He was the President of the Leland Water Association, Louisisana Independent Pharmacy Association, Farmer and breeder of Thourough Bred horses. He was preceded in Death by, son Darian Bird, father-Audley Vern Bird, mother-Virginia Furr Bird , sisters Virginia "Sunny" Grayson and Deta Algood. Survivors include, wife Juanita Bird of Sicily Island, LA; son-John and wife Shannon Bird of Sicily Island, LA: grandchildren Evan and Hunter Bird of Sicily Island, LA; sister Laverne Harris of Bossier City, LA; aunt-Sally Furr of Vidalia, LA ; nieces Paige Arnold, Mary Ellen Hopkins, and Judy Wallace,several Grand and Great Nieces and Nephews The Pallbearers will be Ben Bird, Barry Jenkins, Willard Kassel, Kaline Patten, Bill Colvin, Scott Emfinger, and Jerry Hinton The Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles Miller, Carl Book, Donald Ashley, John Gallup, Marcus Garza, LeDell Tolliver, Jimmy Farmer, Joe Bondurant, Roy Evans, and Thomas Sam. Memorial Donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 509 Newman St., Sicily Island LA 71368 The family will receive friends at First Methodist Church from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday, June 13, 2009. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngsfh.com Originally published June 14, 2009.

CHRISTINE GANDY HENDRY Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, Louisiana Funeral Services for Mrs. Christine Gandy Hendry, 82, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, June 15, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Solomon officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mrs. Hendry was born February 19, 1927 in Monroe, LA and passed away on June 12, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church. Mrs. Hendry retired from Riverwood International Paper. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed listening to music and reading her Bible. She is preceded in death by her husband W. H. Hendry; and son, Steve Hendry. She is survived by her children, Walt Hendry and his wife Nelda, Sandra Hendry, and Lisa Hendry; grandchildren, Dr. Stephen L. Hendry, Angela Atwell and her husband Michael, Austin Mann, Phillip Hendry, Amy Hendry, and Abigail Morrison; great-grandchildren, Destany Atwell, Blake Atwell, and Lane Atwell. Pallbearers will be Michael Atwell, Phillip Hendry, and Austin Mann. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearn funera lhome.com Originally published June 14, 2009.

COIS DURWOOD SIMMONS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Cois Durwood Simmons, 83, of Monroe will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 16, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Linson officiating. Interment will follow at Cypress Creek Cemetery in Dodson, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Simmons was born February 10, 1926 in Sikes, LA and passed away on June 12, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. He was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church and he served in the United States Army with the Fighting 69th Infantry. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joy Zell Simmons; parents, Iley and Rosa Bell Simmons; sister, Earline Barlow; and brother, Devane Simmons. Survivors include his sons, Gary W. Simmons and wife Susie and Bruce D. Simmons and wife Donna; brothers, LaVance Simmons, Frank Simmons, and Gene Simmons; sisters, Vanoil Adams, Mary Thames, Annette Rankin, and Linda Bowman; grandchildren, Emily Quigley and husband Michael, Abigail Simmons, Kristi Edwards and husband Jodey, and Kevin Simmons and wife Cristie; and great grandchildren, Devin Walters, Ethan Edwards, Ella Grace Edwards, Casey Simmons, Conner Simmons, and Trey Quigley. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com Originally published June 14, 2009.

DORIS MARIE BROWDER Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Doris Marie Browder, 89, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, June 15, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with Rev. David Womack officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mrs. Browder was born March 5, 1920 in Eros, LA and passed away June 12, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Walnut Grove Southern Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, R.L. Browder; brother, James Allen Carwile; and sister, Ruby Lee Cates. She is survived by her children, James Browder and wife Mercell, Betty Bailey and husband Johnny, Edward Browder and wife Mildred, Martha Blair and husband Bobby, and Madeline Byargeon and husband John; eleven grandchildren, twenty six great grandchildren with one on the way; one great great grandchild; one niece and one nephew. Pallbearers will be Stetson Stuteville, Dakota Chapman, Raymond Browder, Robert Wyrick, John Byargeon, and Mark Gann. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com Originally published June 14, 2009.

LUCILLE EVANS TEMPLE Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro,LA Funeral services for Lucille Evans Temple, 90, of Wisner, LA will be held at First Baptist Church, Wisner, on Sunday, June 14, 2009, at 2:00 PM with Rev. Thomas Peoples officiating. Interment will follow at Old Pine Hills Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. L ucille Temple was born December 26, 1918, in Mississippi and passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009, at Manorcare, North Richland Hills, TX. She was a resident of Arlington, formerly of Wisner, a librarian at the Franklin Parish Library until 2008. She was awarded Senior Employee of the Year for Franklin Parish for 2007. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wisner where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was preceded in Death by, Husband Judson Eugene Temple; father William Estes Evans, mother Alpha (Smith) Evans, Son, Danny Temple, brother Denman Evans 3 Sisters Willie Knight, Sue Kiper, and Evelyn Stringer; grandson Clark Jewett. Survivors include daughter Sandra Temple Potts and husband David of Arlington, TX; five Grandchildren Wade Jewett and wife Courtney of Ft Worth, TX, D. J. Potts and wife Rachel of Arlington, TX, Anne Potts of Arlington, TX, Adriane Carlat and husband Chad of Keller, TX, Mason Jewett of Arlington, TX, 3 Great grandchildren Whit Jewett, Norah Catherine Jewett, and Knox Jewett of Ft Worth, TX; also survived by a host of friends and church family. The Pallbearers will be Ernest Kiper, Trey Kiper, Myles Kiper, Wade Jewett, D. J. Potts, and Mason Jewett. The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday, June 13, 2009. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity. com Originally published June 14, 2009.

MRS. EVA MCCLARY JUSTICE Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Mrs. Eva Mc Clary Justice, age 89 of Grayson will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, June 15,2009 at Cross Roads Baptist Church west of Grayson with Bro. Tommy Nelson and Bro. Ken Renfrow officiating. Interment will follow in the Cross Roads Cemetery.Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM. until 9:00 PM at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia and Monday from 10:00 AM until time of services at Cross Roads Baptist Church, Hwy 126 West, Grayson. Mrs. Justice was born on June 16, 1919 at Grayson, La. one of thirteen siblings born to the union of her parents, the late Williams David McClary and Ollie Mae Batson McClary. She passed from this life on June 12,2009 at her residence following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband L.C. Justice back in November and by her sisters Idell McClary, Estelle Parker, Ethel Ferrand, Comilla Rushing, Georgia Lee, Una Mae Dunn .and by an infant baby sister. Also preceding her were her brothers, Morris McClary, Elvin McClary, W.D. McClary, Clyde McClary, and Willie McClary.Mrs. Eva was a devoted charter member of the Clarks united Pentecostal Church. She and her late husband of 74 years L.C. "Commodore" Justice founded a sand and gravel company in the late 1930's. They later began Justice Wrecker Service and Used Parts in Grayson,La. She was extremely devoted to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She exemplified the life of a Christian mother, wife , and friend to all who knew her. Survivors include her children: Gene "Buster' Justice and his wife: Sue of Houston, TX, Rosie Brymer of Houston, TX, Linda Temple and husband: Billy of Columbia, Ted Justice and wife: Korky of West Monroe and Lawrence Justice, Jr. of Shreveport, her grandchildren: Mike Justice and wife: Debbie of Dayton, TX, Tim Justice of Houston, TX, Kim Callender of Olla and Brent McEacharn of West Monroe, her great-grandchildren: Elizabeth McEacharn of Monroe, Josh Crawford and Chris Crawford both of Olla ad Layne Justice of Dayton, TX and many special friends and family. Pallbearers will be nephews: Eugene Dunn, Carl Dunn, Arnold Parker, Waymon McClary, Russell McClary, Buddy Ferrand and Glenn Lee. Honorary pallbearers are also nephews: Morris Wayne McClary, Jimmy Gibson, Gerald Rushing and Jimmy McClary. The Eva Justice Family would like to thank Dr. Pankaj S. Schroff and his staff, Haven Home Health, and Southern Care Hospice for the wonderful care and comfort they provided to our mother making her last days as comfortable as possible. Online condolences may be sent to www. riserfuneralhomes. com. |0001202690-01-1.jpg Originally published June 14, 2009.

Our family deeply appreciates all those who sent cards, made donations, called with kind words, send flowers, brought food, and spent time with us during this most difficult time. Our family deeply appreciates all those who sent cards, made donations, called with kind words, send flowers, brought food, and spent time with us during this most difficult time. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, The Family of Joseph Eppinette

Dolly Corder Boullt, 90
Dolly Corder Boullt of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Kenneth W. Gilmore, 53
RAYVILLE — Kenneth W. Gilmore died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Wilma Johnson Tubre, 91
JONESVILLE — Wilma Johnson Tubre died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

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

ELSIE MARION LORD BARTON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie Marion Lord Barton, 95, of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 16, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. J.L. Keyes officiating. Interment will follow at Crowville Masonic Cemetery at Crowville, LA. Mrs. Barton passed away Sunday, June 14, 2009. She was a faithful pastor's wife and at one time was the Director for Meals On Wheels for Sterlington. She taught Sunday School lessons throughout the Southern states and was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jewel E. Barton, of seventy years, who was the former mayor of Sterlington, LA for many years; her parents; two brothers and one sister; one great grandchild. Survivors include her daughters, Dorothy Russell of Sterlington, LA and Martha Smith and husband Jimmy of Brandon, MS; four grandchildren, Sunnye St. Romain, Michael Smith, Jason Smith, and Shannon Hoover; six great grand-children; three step great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com Originally published June 15, 2009.

LAJUANA F. HENRY Brown-Holley Funeral Home , Rayville, LA Funeral services for LaJuana F. Henry, 70, of Start, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Crewlake United Methodist Church, Start, LA with Rev. Marshall Sevier officiating. Interment will follow in Start Cemetery, Start, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. LaJuana Henry was born February 3, 1939 in Mangham, LA and passed away Saturday, June 13, 2009 in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Henry was a member of the Crewlake United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her father, Earl Flint; mother, Pearl Johnson Flint; and brother, Samuel F. Flint. Survivors include her husband of 51 years, best friend, and high school sweet heart, Jackie L. Henry of Start, LA; children, Dr. Danny Henry and wife, Dee Dee of Clinton, NC and their children, Daniel, Justin and wife, Stacie, and Betsy Peterson and husband, Ross; Jay Henry and wife, Sherria of Start, LA and their children, Max and Zack; Kevin Henry and wife, Robin of Start, LA and their children, Holli and her son, Dalton Henry Mercer; Kaleb, Geoffrey and Mattie Henry; siblings, James Flint and wife, Sallie of Monroe, LA, Bo Flint and wife, Mary Kay of St. Francisville, LA, and Barbara Richardson of TX; half sister, Joy Flint. Pallbearers are grandsons, Kaleb Henry, Geoffrey Henry, Max Henry, Zack Henry, Daniel Henry, Justin Henry, nephews, Brandon Finley, Josh Finley, and Luke Finley . Honorary Pallbearers are Pat Patterson, Walter Garner, Billy Whitten, Charlie Ryan, and Purcell Green. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Monday at Crewlake United Methodist Church, Start, LA. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneral homes.com Originally published June 15, 2009.

MARY RUSSELL WEBB Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston , LA Funeral services for Mary Russell Webb, age 63, of Clay, LA will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Clay United Methodist Church in Clay, LA. Interment will follow in Prospect Cemetery in Clay under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Mrs. Webb was born in Delhi, LA on November 24, 1945 and passed away on June 13, 2009. She was a member of Clay United Methodist Church. As well as being a loving mother and adoring grandmother, Mary enjoyed being active in many community and civic organizations and retired from the Office of Human Development and Social Services. She is preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Gertrude Russell and a sister, Laverne Russell. Mrs. Webb is survived by her husband of 42 years, Lloyd Webb of Clay, LA; children, Stephanie Haralson and husband Chris; Les Webb and wife Emily; Russ Webb and wife Emily all of Clay, LA; grandchildren, Alyssa Greer; Nick Greer; Logan Webb; Connor Webb; Rebekah Webb; and Kaleigh Webb; sisters, Louise Wimberly and husband Larry of Hall Summit, LA; Geneva Russell of Tallulah, LA; brothers, Tony Russell and wife Karen of Denham Springs, LA; Terry Russell and wife Diana of Austin, TX; Thomas Russell of Tallulah, LA; Travis Russell and wife Kim of Delhi, LA; Benton Russell and wife Carol of Denham Springs, LA; Clinton Russell and wife Susan of Denham Springs, LA and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, June 15, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com Originally published June 15, 2009.

MRS. MARYSE J. ADAMS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial Services for Mrs. Maryse J. Adams, 65, of Delhi, La., will be Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 2:00 PM in North Central Baptist Church in Delhi, La. with Brother Eddie Fuller officiating. Interment will be private under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Adams was born February 25, 1944, in Milan, Georgia, and passed away June 14, 2009 in Monroe, LA. Survivors include her beloved husband, Curtis Adams of Delhi, son, Kenny J. Adams and wife Lynette of Tupelo, MS., grandson, James Coty Adams of Meridian, MS., grand-daughter, Heaven Danielle Adams of Tupelo, MS. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to North Central Baptist Church Children's Department. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com Originally published June 15, 2009.

RONALD CLAYTON "SPIKE" SPANGLER Harry McKneely & Son Funeral home Hammond, LA "It is well with my soul!" What a man! What a life! Ronald Clayton Spangler was born July 23, 1946 to Thomas and Christine Spangler in Hammond LA. Spike was welcomed into his heavenly home on June 13, 2009 having fought a valiant battle against CLL since 1994. Living forever in the hearts of his family he leaves behind--his wife Dottie; daughters Catherine Dehlin and husband Mike, Carlyn Guidry and husband David; stepchildren Julie Burke, Kenneth Burke and wife Rebecca, Courtney Aillet and husband Blake, and Micajah Burke; Siblings Don Juneau and wife Monika, JoAnn Bowman and husband Glen, Chuck Spangler and wife Sarah, Christie Kennard and husband Steve. And his very special grandchildren, Gabriel, Carl, Hannah, Ezra, Adeline, Jacob, Evangeline and Bailey. Spike was a 1969 graduate of SLU. He was overwhelmed by his recent honors-- Phi Kappa Phi membership and election to the SLU Alumni Board of Directors. Spike was called to the ministry at an early age. Then heeding that call a few years ago, he was ordained as a Missionary Christian Alliance pastor. However, he felt his true ministry was with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes with whom he worked in Tangipahoa and Livingston parishes. He was a teacher and coach at heart, having taught school and coached many teams--biddie ball, AAU and High School. A real "gym rat.". He was a licensed realtor, a Certified Licensed Underwriter owning his own TPA firm. He currently owns The Pretzel Twister in Mall of Louisiana. He was a lover of music and played and sung in various bands and choirs throughout his life. He loved acting in and out of the theatre! He was a pilot and loved flying. Most importantly he was a mentor, friend, son, brother, father and husband who influenced many lives. Life will definitely be a little less exciting without him. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. "It is well with my soul!" Visitation will be at the Harry McKneely & Son funeral home in Hammond, LA Monday June 15th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Services will be at 10:30 AM Tuesday June 16th at Harry McKneely& Son. Memorials can be given to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes of Tangipahoa and Livingston parishes or to Generations Hospice in Denham Springs. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. Originally published June 15, 2009.

Doris M. Browder, 89
Doris Marie Browder of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Ivern D. Gilbreath, 82
COLLINSTON — Ivern David "Nubbin" Gilbreath, a retired International Paper Company employee, died Sunday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Harmony Missionary Baptist Church, Collinston. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial is in Carter Cemetery.

Kenneth W. Gilmore, 53
RAYVILLE — Kenneth Wayne Gilmore, a roustabout, died Saturday. Graveside service is at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Oak Grove Cemetery in Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville.

Gordon Goodman, 85
OAK GROVE — Gordon Goodman, a farmer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Oak Grove.

Christine G. Hendry, 82
Christine Gandy Hendry of West Monroe, a retired paper mill clerk, died Friday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe.

Virginia T. Jackson, 85
MAYNA — Virginia T. Jackson, a home health sitter, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mayna Church of God. Visitation is from 5 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial is Pala Alto under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Jonesville.

Eva M. Justice, 89
GRAYSON — Eva McClary Justice, co-founder of Justice Wrecker Service and Used Parts, died Friday. Services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Cross Roads Baptist Church west of Grayson. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until time of services at the church. Burial is in Cross Roads Cemetery.

Mamie Pardue, 98
DOWNSVILLE — Mamie Pardue, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bethel Church of Downsville, Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial is in Mount Nebo Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Cois D. Simmons, 83
Cois Durwood Simmons of Monroe, a retired printer for Quality Printing, died Friday. Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Monday and from 10 a.m. until time of service Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial is in Cypress Creek Cemetery in Dodson.

Wilma J. Tubre, 91
JONESVILLE — Wilma Johnson Tubre, formerly of Oakdale, died Saturday. The funeral is at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Grace Baptist Church. Burial is in Harrisonburg Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Jonesville.

Previously acknowledged
Britt, Sue Tingle: 10 a.m. Monday, Old Saline Baptist Church, Saline.
Conyard, Luevunior: 1 p.m. Monday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe
Hibbard, Jack W.: 10 a.m. Monday, Douglas Cemetery, Douglas
James, Jessie: 1 p.m Tuesday, Union Baptist No. 2 Church, Lake Providence.
Rizzo, Janella Jones: 2 p.m. Monday, Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

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

CAROLYN ELIZABETH WILLS MANHART Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Carolyn Elizabeth Wills Manhart, 67, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 17, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Dr. Alan Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Manhart passed away Saturday, June 13, 2009. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Monroe, Truth Seekers Sunday School Department, and was active in Mary Martha Ministry at First Baptist Church of Monroe. She worked for the Woman's Clinic for seventeen years as a Medical Technologist, A.S.C.P. She was a ULM Alumni and a member of Beta Sigma Pi Medical Pathologist Sorority. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Cora Wills; one brother, Dean Wills. Survivors include her husband of forty-four years, Ray Manhart; two sons, Robert Manhart of Monroe, LA and Mark Manhart and wife Kim of West Monroe, LA; two daughters, Christine Robinson of Austin, TX and Catherine Poret and husband Keith of Mandeville, LA; grandchildren, Connor, Caitlin, and Ryan Robinson and Nicholas, Elise, and Mason Poret; sister, Elwyna Smith and husband Everett of Monroe, LA; brothers, Robert John Wills and wife Betty of West Monroe, LA and Don Wills and wife Shirley of West Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will Tony Danna Jr., Don Wills, Jr., Lee Smith, Jeff McNew, Brad Hart, and Chris Blank. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, May 16, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Special thanks to Dr. Sander Florman and nurse, Claudine Robart, and staff of Tulane Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Tulane Abdominal Transplant Unit at 1415 Tulane Avenue, TW-35, New Orleans, LA 70112 or First Baptist Church of Monroe, 201 St. John Street, Monroe, LA 71201. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 16, 2009.

MAMIE PARDUE Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for Mamie Victoria "Big Mama" Pardue, 97, of Downsville, LA, will be held Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethel Church of Downsville, LA with Rev. Laymond Tucker and Rev. Ralph West officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Nebo Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Mrs. Pardue was born on October 30, 1911 in Downsville, LA, and passed away on June 14, 2009 in Downsville. She was preceded in death by her husband Howard Garland Pardue, her parents George Pierce Foster, Sr. and Epsi Victoria Foster, two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include her two daughters Velva Jean Pardue Bryan and husband Reggie and Helen Joye Pardue Tucker and husband Bill all of Downsville. 10 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren with 18 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and her loving dog Shep. Pallbearers will be Jason Bryan, Erick Bryan, Davie Bryan, Will Bryan, Aaron Bryan, Chad Kinnaird, Matthew Kinnaird, Brad McGehee, Lance Antley, and Alan Antley. Honorary Pallbearers will be Steve Bryan, David Bryan, Phillip Bryan, Andy Bryan, Wayne Brown, Rick Hatton, Jesse Brown, Jody Brown, and Andy Greeson. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Bethel Church of Downsville for Mission Funds. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Originally published June 16, 2009.

NAOMI "CURT" WOODS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral service for Mrs. Naomi "Curt" Woods, age 74, of Ruston will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston, LA. Officiating the service will be Rev. Tim Thompson. Interment will follow at Douglas Cemetery in Douglas, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Mrs. Woods was born January 4, 1935 and passed away June 14, 2009 following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Woods was Co-Owner of Woods Wrecker Service, and a member of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years Bobby Woods; son: Harry Delane Woods; parents: Harry and Naomi Unkenholz; grandson: Terry Fraley; great grandson: Ethan Lowery; grand daughter: April Woods; and brother: J.C. Terry. She is survived by her children: James Michael Woods and wife Diane of Ruston, Debra Cueto and John of Ruston, Naomi Jean Wiggins and husband Carroll of West Monroe, Phillip Woods and wife Kim of Ruston, and Cindy Dorman of West Monroe; brothers: Billy Joe Unkenholz and wife Linda of California, and Victor Terry of Zwolle; sister: Betty Ann Kaye and husband Richard of Chicago; seventeen grandchildren; twenty one great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Pallbearers will be Jason Woods, Robert Stevens, Gary Fraley, Wayne White, Derek Woods, and Josh Stephens. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:.00 P.M Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com Originally published June 16, 2009.

Elsie M.L. Barton, 95
Elsie Marion Lord Barton of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.

Roshunda Braggs, 36
FARMERVILLE — Roshunda Braggs died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Farmerville Recreation Center, Farmerville. Burial will be in Gum Spring Cemetery under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home, Homer.

Larry H. Brown, 67
Larry H. Brown of West Monroe, a retired paper mill employee, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mitchell Wayne Dye, 52
OAK GROVE — Mitchell Wayne "Boo Dye" Dye, a millwright, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 8 a.m. until time of services Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Henry Ferrand Jr., 66
Henry Ferrand Jr., of Monroe, a machine operator, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Alice K. Greene, 92
NEWELLTON — Alice Katherine Greene, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Newellton. Visitation is 10 a.m. until time of services Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Legion Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Angeline N. Guerrero, infant
Angeline Nohemi Guerrero of West Monroe, the infant daughter of Norma and Javier Guerrero, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Sallie C. Oatis, 92
WINNSBORO — Sallie C. Oatis, a retired school cook, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Bryan M. Scobbee, 19
WINNSBORO — Bryan Michael Scobbee died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

William Scott Jr., 72
CHOUDRANT — William Scott Jr., a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Lane Chapel, Downsville. Burial will be in Lane Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

James T. Williams, 91
James Thomas Williams of Monroe, a retired Borden Milk Factory employee, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Previously Acknowledged:
Gilbreath, Ivern D.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Harmony Missionary Baptist Church, Collinston.
Gilmore, Kenneth W.: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oak Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro.
Jackson, Virginia T.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Mayna Church of God, Mayna.
James, Jessie: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Union Baptist No. 2 Church, Lake Providence.
Pardue, Mamie: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Bethel Church, Downsville.
Simmons, Cois Durwood: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe

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

BURL L. EASTEPP, JR. Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, McKinney, TX Burl L. Eastepp, Jr., age 73, of Fairview, Texas died June 13, 2009. He was born January 19, 1936 in Richton, Mississippi to Burl L. Eastepp, Sr. and Verna (Dominy) Eastepp. On December 16, 1956 he married Ann Adcock in Bastrop, Louisiana. Burl proudly served in the United States Army where he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel after 32 years of service. Burl worked for Southwest Airlines in Phoenix for 10 years and for a Management Health Agency for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Ann Eastepp of Fairview, Texas; daughter, Lynne Eastepp of Fairview, Texas; son, Scott Tobin Eastepp of Anchorage, Alaska; grandchildren, Heather Powell, Scott Edward Eastepp both of Anchorage, Alaska and great-grandson, Keenan Johnson of Seattle, Washington. Originally published June 17, 2009.

In Loving Memory of ROBERT SHIPP July 29, 1985 - June 17, 2006 Originally published June 17, 2009.

LARRY HUGH BROWN Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mr. Larry Hugh Brown, 67, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, June 19, 2009 at Strong Cemetery in Strong, AR with Rev. George Bonner officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Brown was born June 29, 1941 in Huttig, AR and passed away June 14, 2009 in Shreveport, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarice and Nawasa Brown and brother, Ramsey Brown. He is survived by his two daughters, Leslie and Lisa; four grandchildren; brother, Dewayne Brown and wife Betty; sister, Bonnie Long and husband Pat, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 17, 2009.

MIRON JAMES AINSWORTH Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for Miron James Ainsworth, age 83 of Clarks, will be 2:00 PM Thursday, June 18, 2009 at the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Keith Roberts and Rev. Christopher Dickinson officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 17, 2009 from 6:.00 PM to 9:00 PM at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia and again Thursday from noon until time of service. Mr. Ainsworth was born on November 21, 1925 in Columbia to the union of James Bennie and Bessie Mae Cupples Ainsworth and passed from this life on Monday, June 15, 2009 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. Miron retired with LA Industries as a dragline operator. He is a veteran with the US Army having served during WWII and participating in the battle of Northern France. He was a loving father and grandfather. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing and gardening. He is preceded in death by his parents, his daughter; Barbara Ann Ainsworth Gorden, and his siblings; Dollie Ainsworth, Avis Varnell, Bennie Ainsworth, Ike Ainsworth, Lawrence Ainsworth, Pate Ainsworth and IB Ainsworth. Survivors include his son; Marion Ainsworth, Jr. of Jackson, LA, two daughters; Betty Patton of Calhoun and Bobbie Whitehurst of Russellville, AR, two brothers; Marvin Ainsworth of Temple, TX and Hugh Ainsworth of West Monroe, two sisters; Alma Vestal and Lillie Stone both of Columbia, twelve grandchildren, twenty-seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be James Patton, Henry Davis, Jr., Randy Peters, Marion "Bo" Ainsworth, III, Clay Gorden and Lance Gorden. Honorary pallbearer is Buddy Thornhill. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com.

MR. BILLY PAUL SANFORD Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mr. Billy Paul Sanford, of Paris, Texas will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Haughton, LA. Tracy Williams will officiate under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Billy Paul Sanford beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away at Paris Regional Medical Center in Paris, Texas on June 15th after a lengthy illness at 71 years of age. He was an avid hog hunter, wild cow catcher, and cattle rancher. He loved his family, good horses and good times. Billy Paul Sanford is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Linda Cloyd Sanford; two daughters, Tena Dodson and husband Loyd, and Ginger Sanford; one granddaughter, Lacey Dodson; sisters; Beatrice Copeland, Audrey Morgan, Myrtle Green and Shirley Parker and husband Joel; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and a few great-great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 17, 2009 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 17, 2009.

Marsye Adams, 65
DELHI — Marsye Adams, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at North Central Baptist Church, Delhi under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Charles Louis Aymond, 45
WISNER — Charles Louis Aymond died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

James Cloman, 69
James Cloman of Monroe, a retired longshoreman, died June 8. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday with family hour 6-8 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Leon Colson, 71
BASKIN — Leon Colson died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Cleo Wadford Holmes, 71
DELHI — Cleo Wadford Holmes, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Darnell United Pentecostal Church, Darnell. Visitation is 2 p.m. Wednesday until time of service at the church. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Modie Lucille Holmes, 95
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Modie Lucille Holmes, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lake Providence City Cemetery.

John Hughes, 16
TALLULAH — John Hughes died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Carolyn Elizabeth Manhart, 67
Carolyn Elizabeth Wills Manhart of Monroe, a medical technologist, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Bryan Michael Scobbee, 19
WINNSBORO — Bryan Michael Scobbee, an oil land rig worker, died Monday. Service are 2 p.m. Thursday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Coax Cemetery, Baskin.

Patricia T. Scoggins, 87
Patricia T. Scoggins of West Monroe, a retired assistant Bastrop city clerk, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Clarence Sullivan, 72
KEITHVILLE — Clarence Sullivan died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Clark-Griffin Funeral Co., West Monroe.

Edna Taylor, 102
TALLULAH — Edna Taylor died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Diana Carol Thompson, 33
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Diana Carol Thompson, a transportation officer, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Sunday at Lake Providence High School. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Saturday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Bennie Toombs, 58
TALLULAH — Bennie Toombs died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Loubertha T. Williams, 84
Loubertha T. Williams of Monroe, a retired Howard Brothers Stores saleswoman, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Garden, Monroe.

Previously Announced
Ferrand Jr., Henry: 1 p.m Thursday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Scott, Jr., William: 2 p.m. Saturday, Lane Chapel, Downsville.

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

MRS. MARTHA AVIS "TUM" HAMMONS DAY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Avis "Tum" Hammons Day, 93, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, June 19, 2009 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA . Rev. Larry Hibbard will officiate. Interment to follow at Acree Cemetery, Point, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Martha Avis "Tum" Hammons Day was born April 18, 1916 in Union Parish, LA to Ozema and Mack Hammons and passed away June 16, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. She was married to Ollien O. Day and he preceded her in death and three brothers and three sisters. Mrs. Day was retired from Glenwood Regional Medical Center. "Aunt Tum" is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. We would like to thank Ridge Crest Retirement Home and Golden Ages for all the joy they gave her and Glenwood Regional Medical Center for the care in her final hours. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 18, 2009 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Originally published June 18, 2009.

PATRICIA THERESA WATSON SCOGGINS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Patricia Theresa Watson Scoggins, 87, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, June 19, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Frank Coens officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM prior to the service in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Patricia Theresa Watson Scoggins was born July 23, 1921 in Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada and died June 16, 2009 at Cornerstone Hospital in West Monroe, LA Pat graduated with honors from Saint Mary's Academy in Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada. She moved to Washington D.C. and began working for the British Ministry of Supply. Pat was an avid ice skater; it was on the ice rink that she would meet her future husband. She assisted a Navy serviceman, Aubrey Scoggins with his ice skating skills; a courtship followed, and they married during the war in Washington D.C. They lived in Bastrop, LA where their three children were born. She was hired by the City of Bastrop for a temporary position to help out during a tax season. Through her dedication and hard work ethic her temporary position would continue for nearly twenty seven years of service, retiring as the Assistant City Clerk for the City of Bastrop. She was secretary of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service. Mother loved all her children's friends, whether her children were home or not, her front yard was the perfect baseball diamond of which was used regular; she always had fresh baked "goodies" for all to enjoy after the baseball games. She also made beautiful decorated cakes for all occasions. She took the required training to become an American citizen, passed the test and became an American citizen in Shreveport, LA on February 7, 1968, of which she was always proud of her citizenship. She lived independently in her home in Bastrop, until the flood of 1991. At that time she relocated to West Monroe, to be close to her daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Jerry Culp. When her health would no longer allow her to live alone she moved to Landmark Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in West Monroe. Her adopted parents, David and Mary Watson and sister, Florence Fernie of Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada and Louis Aubrey Scoggins, the father of her children preceded her in death. Pat is survived by her daughter, Theresa Scoggins Culp and husband Jerry of West Monroe, LA, her son-in-law was a wonderful caretaker; he took care of her like a son. She is survived by two sons, David Lewis Scoggins and wife Frances of Arlington, Texas and Donald Wayne Scoggins and wife Sue of Cartersville, GA; grandchildren, Sarah L. Scoggins and Matthew D. Scoggins of Arlington, TX and Christopher N. Scoggins and Jonathan W. Scoggins of Cartersville, GA; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be family, David L. Scoggins, Donald W. Scoggins, Jerry M. Culp, Christopher N. Scoggins, Matthew D. Scoggins, and Jonathan W. Scoggins. Honorary pallbearer will be Mr. O. D. Westbrook. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Landmark Nursing Center in West Monroe for the care and kindness to our Mother. A special appreciation and thanks to Dr. Khaled Shafiei and Dr. Amin El-Malah for the wonderful care given to our Mother, and thanks to Dr. Ron Hammett, Glenwood Regional Medical Center, and Cornerstone Hospital, West Monroe for the kind professional staff and AMR Ambulance Service. Any planned memorials may be made to St. Paschals Catholic Church, 711 North 7th Street, West Monroe, LA 71291 or the charity of the donor's choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Originally published June 18, 2009.