Obituaries - July 2009

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

BETTY JO EASTERLING Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Jo Easterling, 60, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 1, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Berry Brister officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Easterling passed away Monday, June 29, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Thompson; father, Andrew Jack Easterling; granddaughter, Gloria Marie Laforge. Survivors included are her daughter, Tammy Harper and husband Jimmy; son, Johnny Cook and his wife Robin; mother, Doris Robinson and husband Dewitt; brothers, Max Easterling and wife Judy, J.B. Easterling and wife Mary, and Robert Robinson and wife Bertha; sisters, Aline Kindrix and husband Roy, Jackie Martinez and husband Kenneth, Mary Alice Hearst and husband Bobby, Susan Putman, Rhonda Krickel and husband David, and Angie Balch and husband Jim Bo.; granddaughters, Callie Harper and Abbygail Cook; grandson, Johnathan Cook and numerous nieces and nephews Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

GLYNN TUCKER FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA. Funeral services for Mr. Glynn Tucker, 75, of Farmerville will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday at the Farmerville Church of Christ with Bro. Jerry Keene and Bro. Larry White officiating. He passed away on June 29. Interment will be in Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Glynn was one of eight children born to Jesse & Willie Tucker. He was a member of the Farmerville Church of Christ, a charter member of the D'Arbonne Range Riders, an avid fox hunter, horseman and sportsman. He retired after 41 years as a shift foreman at Koch Chemical Co. in Sterlington (formerly IMC). Glynn was known to many as "Tuck". Survivors include his wife Joyce Albritton Tucker of Farmerville; 2 daughters: Lynn Fontana & husband, Mickey of Farmerville and Marcie Simpson & husband, Eddie Joe of Jonesboro, LA; 4 granddaughters: Kristin Hutson of West Monroe and Shelby, Lindsey and Jolea Simpson all of Jonesboro; 1 sister: Merle Tucker Antley of Point and numerous extended family and friends. Pallbearers are nephews: Eddie Albritton, Gary Cobb, Jerry Antley, Van Tucker, Michael Tucker, Terry Tucker, Laymond Tucker and Jim Strickland. Honorary pallbearers will be Scotty Tucker, Billy Joe Tucker, Clyde Tucker and Glynn's friends at the coffee shop. In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations may be made to: The American Lung Association, 2325 Severn Ave., Suite 8, Metairie, LA 70001-6918 or to Ochsner Multi-Organ Transplant Center, 1514 Jefferson Hwy., New Orleans, LA 70121. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com.

JAMES STEPHEN ROBINSON, JR. Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel , Shreveport, LA Funeral service for James Stephen Robinson, Jr., 85, was held Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 3:30 PM at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel. Officiating was Rev. Matthew Impson. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery in Monroe, LA Wednesday, at 11:00 AM July 1st with military honors. Visitation with the family was held on Tuesday following the service at the funeral home. James was born in Hattiesburg, MS on March 19, 1924 to James S. Robinson, Sr. and Lola Carter Robinson. He passed away on June 28, 2009 in Shreveport. James was raised in Monroe, and lived in Shreveport, for the past 50 years. James was a Methodist by faith and a member of the Order of the Moose. He proudly served his country in WWII. James was a retired office machine repairman. Preceding James in death were his devoted and beloved wife, Frances Juanita Laurent Robinson and his parents. He is survived by sons, Lawrence Alton Robinson and wife, Elizabeth, James Emeal Robinson and wife, Carolyn; daughter, Annie Nelson; 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A special thanks to the Grace Home.

JAMES WILLIAM SMITH Striffler-Hamby Mortuary Columbus, GA Funeral services will be held 4:00 PM Wednesday July 1, 2009 in the Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Macon Road Chapel. Burial with military honors will follow in Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until 4:00 PM prior to the funeral service. Jim was born August 11, 1934, in Albany, Georgia, son of the late Mrs. Forbes Bradley and step-father Mr. Forbes Bradley and father, J. W. Smith Sr. and also preceded in death by his sister, Lavern "Bebe" Smith. Jim graduated from Sewanee Military Academy where he received Cadet of the Year. He joined the U.S. Marines for two years and was assigned to play football in Hawaii. He left the Marines to attend Louisiana Tech in Ruston, Louisiana on a football scholarship. He graduated with a degree in Agri-cultural Science from the former Northeast Louisiana State College in Monroe, Louisiana presently ULM. He met and married Patsy Smith of Rayville, Louisiana, and they had five children. He eventually returned to his home town of Columbus, Georgia, where he retired from the State Department of Agriculture. He was a member of St. Luke Methodist Church and was actively involved in the lives of his five children and the Alumni Association of Louisiana Tech University. Survivors include his five children: Fran and Brian Krier, Alita and Ricky Bridges, Patti and James Dupont, Kim and Phillip Gammill, and Brad and Laura Smith, 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

Hattie Akins, 11
COLLINSTON —Hattie Akins, daughter of Aretha Akins, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Family Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Barbara Ann Gates, 76
Barbara Ann Gates of Monroe, a retired insurance agent, died Friday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Vernon Church Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ethel Pailette Johnston, 83
Ethel Pailette Johnston of Monroe, a retired E.A. Conway Hospital employee, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Alice L. Joseph, 99
WINNSBORO — Alice L. Joseph, a housewife, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Rankin Chapel AME Church, Rayville. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Wednesday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Bell Union Cemetery.

Robert Kelley, 67
Robert Kelley of Monroe, retired Richwood police chief, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Pinkey W. Lasyone, 85
COLUMBIA — Pinkey W. Lasyone, retired Duty Ferry deckhand, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Banks Springs Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Annie Myers, 81
SICILY ISLAND — Annie Myers died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Sicily Island First Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Katie Riser Simpson, 98
AUSTIN, Texas — Katie Riser Simpson, formerly of Ruston, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riser Cemetery, Ruston.

John B. Walker, 75
NEWELLTON — John B. Walker, an auto factory worker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Newellton. Burial will in Wyoming Cemetery, Newellton.

James J. Wallace, 84
James J. Wallace of West Monroe, a retired United Gas manager, died Tuesday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Further arrangements are incomplete.

Previously Announced:
Armstrong, Robert Lee: 11 a.m. Friday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Hardy, Jessie J.: 10 a.. Friday, King Jesus Worship Center, Monroe.
Staten, Mary E.: 11 a.m. Thursday, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe.
Taylor, Devon: Noon Thursday, Millard Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Williams, Earl: 11 a.m. Friday, Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi.

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

ARDEN TARVER Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Bonnie Darden Tarver, age 79 of Columbia, will be 10:00 AM Friday, July 3, 2009 from the Columbia chapel of Riser Funeral Home with Rev. Eric Harriman officiating. Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Visitation will be on Thursday evening from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the funeral home located at 7131 U S Highway 165. Bonnie Darden Tarver was born on September 9, 1929 in Grayson, LA to the union of her parents, Leslie Lamar Darden and Linnie Stott Darden. She passed from this life on June 30, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital North in Monroe. Bonnie and her husband, Jarvis were longtime cattlemen and farmers. They were for the most part lifetime residents of Caldwell Parish. They owned and operated Tarver's Columbia Texaco until their retirement in the late 1990's. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Columbia. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Jarvis Dalton Tarver, her son-in-law, Al Wright, her brothers: Archie Lamar Darden and Odis Darden, half-brother, Corbitt Peterson and her half sister, Nina Peterson. Survivors include her daughter, Dr. Linda Tarver Wright of Monroe, grandson, Chris Wright of Monroe, granddaughter, Lynette Wright Lee and husband, Caleb of Denham Springs, LA her sister-in-law, Willie Dean Darden of Columbia and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

DONALD MOORE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Donald Moore, 59, of Clarks, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, July 3, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery Mr. Moore passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009. He was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran serving during the Vietnam War, retired as Deputy Sheriff with Ouachita Parish K-9 Unit, Caldwell Parish K-9 officer, and also worked with Olin Kraft. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Connie Moore and Carolyn Ezell; and father, R. L. Moore. Survivors include his wife, Leha P. Moore; two sons, Mike Moore and wife Betty of Monroe, LA, and Mark Moore of Florida; mother, Ruby Huffty of Sterlington, LA; brothers, Danny Moore of Sterlington, LA, and Ronnie Moore of Georgia; sister, Denise Desadier and husband Steve of Bossier City, LA; aunt, Vivian Wilson; three grand children, two great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MAISIE JENKINS CRAIN Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Maisie Jenkins Crain, age 95 of Grayson, will be 10:00 AM Saturday, July 4, 2009 from the sanctuary of Christians Sharing Christ Church in Clarks with Rev. Ed Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Old Union Cemetery in Columbia. Visitation will be Friday evening at Christians Sharing Christ Church from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Mrs. Crain was born in Roxie, MS on April 7, 1914 to the union of Joseph and Mary Smith Jenkins and passed from this life on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Citizens Medical Center in Columbia. Maisie was a member of Christians Sharing Christ Church and a homemaker. She was extremely loved by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Lavelle Crain, son, David Crain, granddaughter, Carol Crain, son-in-law, Leland Lloyd and her eight siblings. Survivors include her two sons; Landry Crain and wife, Ethel and Dale Crain and wife, Jean both of Grayson, three daughters; Cassie Lloyd of Grayson, Mary Taylor and husband, Bill of Clarks and Cheryl Adkins and husband, Larry of Grayson, fourteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren and a fifth expected in October 2009. Pallbearers will be Mark Crain, Jeff Lloyd, Bo Russell, Brad Crain, Wesley Crain, Kyle Crain, Larry Adkins, Jr. and William Adkins. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com.

ETHEL ANN PAILETTE MELTON JOHNSTON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Ethel Ann Pailette Melton Johnston, 81, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, July 3, 2009, at New Light Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jim Garlington officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Johnston passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009. She was retired from E. A. Conway Hospital as a PBX operator. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey M. Johnston; and daughter, Dianne Redden. Survivors include her sons, George E. Melton and Rick Melton, both of Monroe, LA; daughters, Deborah K. Wall of Stark, NV, and Rebecca Sue King of Scottsdale, AZ; and many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

JAMES JACOB WALLACE Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. James Jacob Wallace, 84, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, July 3, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Jeff Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Mr. Wallace was born on September 28, 1924 in Bogue Chitto, MS and passed away on June 30, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. He served in the United States Army Air Corps and retired from United Gas. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. Mr. Wallace is preceded in death by his parents, Rubin and Bertie Wallace; brother, Rastus Wallace and sister, Reo Hart. Survivors include his wife, Mabel Huckaby Wallace; children, Linda Williamson and husband Bruce, Jimmy Wallace and wife Lorna, and Debbie Austin and husband Glenn; grandsons, Jeffrey Wallace, David Williamson and wife Samantha, Jody Wallace, Jonathan Austin and Jason Austin; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Wallace's Grandsons will serve as Pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association. Online registry/condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

JOE LEE JONES Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Joe Lee Jones, 66, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, July 3, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. George Bonner officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Jones passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009. He worked at James Construction for over 34 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady and Emma Lee Jones; and three siblings, James Grady Jones, Aubrey Jones, and Bobbie Nell Bigelow. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Jones; children, Wendy Berenson and husband Ed of Mechanicsville, VA, Cindy Boyer of West Monroe, LA, Sandy Baker and husband Mark of West Monroe, LA, and Stephen Jones and wife Emily of Mechanicsville, VA; brothers, Odean Jones and wife Peggy of Monroe, LA, Leroy Jones and wife Gracie of Winnsboro, LA, and Jimmy Dale Jones of Monroe, LA; sister, Dottie Cartwright and husband Bill of Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Josh Boyer, Jacob, Lauren, Hunter, Cassie, and Kaden Baker, Zachary and Max Berenson, and Kaylee Jones; numerous nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Carl Bigelow; and sisters-in-law, Joy Jones and Melba Jones. Honorary Pallbearers will be the employees of James Construction. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

V. ERLINE BOWKER Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. V. Erline Bowker, 84, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, July 3, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with Rev. Wesley Pittman officiating. Interment will follow in the Pavilion of Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mrs. Bowker was born April 30, 1925 and passed away June 28, 2009. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Bowker and sister, Maxine Paschal. Survivors include her brother, John T. Fletcher and wife Lillie; nieces, Vicki C. Douroux and husband Albert, Gayle Arceneaux, and Cheryl Guillory and husband Michael; great nieces, Dawn D. Mahoney, Lauren Morton, Sarah Tabb, Jessica Arceneaux, Madysen Guillory, and Hannah Guillory; great nephews, Albert Wade Douroux and Eli Arceneaux; and four great great nieces. Pallbearers will be Albert C. Douroux, A. Wade Douroux, James R. "Buddy" Fletcher, Auther Paschal, Mark Sanders, and Robert Moore. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until service time Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MARJORIE "MARGIE" CRAWFORD Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Marjorie "Margie" Crawford, 81, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, July 5, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Weldon Bares and Rev. Betty Swanson officiating. Interment will follow at Start Cemetery at Start, LA. Mrs. Crawford passed away Thursday, July 2, 2009. She was a member of Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church. Mrs. Crawford was preceded in death by her husband, S.J. Crawford; son, Mike Dowdey; brother-in-law, Jim Jones; and nephew, Mark Jones. Survivors include her daughter, Debbie Lockwood and husband William Hubert; grandchildren, Donna Clampit and husband Vence of Russell, KS, Alicia Perdue and husband Micheal of West Monroe, LA, Amy Lockwood of West Monroe, LA, David Temple and wife Sandra of Monroe, LA and Scott Lockwood and wife Stephanie of Mt. Pleasant, TX; great grandchildren, Brook Clampit, Matthew Clampit, Harrison Sullivan, Kersten Sullivan, Gage Perdue, Madison Lockwood, Harley Lockwood, Bryan Temple, Hannah Temple, Holly Temple, and Emma Lockwood; one great-great grandchild, Ariana Campbell; brothers, Jimmy Lee Fuller and wife Dot and Tommy Fuller and wife Vicki; sisters, Mary Joyce Whitten and husband Billy and Doris Jones; a host of nieces and nephews; special friend, Ginger Coleman. Pallbearers will be Jimbo Fuller, Danny Keith Fuller, Freddie Sapp, Charlie Hable, Mickey Skains, and Landon Sapp. Visitation is from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, July 3, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Special thanks to nurses on the 5th floor of St. Francis North Hospital and Hospice Compassus, Kyla, Jessica, and Sean. Donations may be made to the Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church Missions or the Hospice Foundation. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MRS. MARTHA ANN HARRIS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial services will be held for Mrs. Martha Ann Harris at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Point Assembly of God. Rev. Louis Bartet will officiate. Interment to follow at Ruggs Bluff Cemetery, Downsville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Harris was born November 16, 1941 in Monroe, LA and passed away July 1, 2009 in Downsville, LA. She was retired from General Motors and was the financial secretary for 12 years at U.A.W. # Local 1977. Mrs. Harris was a member of Point Assembly of God and had many talents, she loved to sew and paint , she also had a great love for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Ona Mae Lafferty and daughter-in-law, Jo Ann Gray. She is survived by her husband, B. J. Harris; children; Ona "Rita" Moody and husband Michael, Olivia Brown and husband Terry, John "Bill" Gray, Matthew Gray and wife Carla, Mark Gray and wife Debra, Jay Harris and wife Lisa and Alisha Dow and husband Jason; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 4, 2009 from 9:00 AM until service time at the church. Memorials may be made to Point Assembly of God or to your favorite charity. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

James Boothe, 47
HARRISONBURG — James Boothe died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Maisie Jenkins Crain, 95
GRAYSON — Maisie Jenkins Crain, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Christians Sharing Christ Church, Clarks. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Old Union Cemetery, Columbia under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Mary L. Cowart, 58
Mary L. Cowart of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Wilbur Ray Evans, 55
Wilbur Ray Evans of Calhoun, a Wal-Mart dairy clerk, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Myrtis Virginia Johnson Farmer, 90
BASTROP — Myrtis Virginia Johnson Farmer, a Summerlin Lane Nursing Home aide, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation will follow the services. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Vera Franklin, 76
FOULES — Vera Franklin died Monday. Services are noon Saturday at Zion Baptist Church, Foules. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Martha Ann Harris, 67
DOWNSVILLE — Martha Ann Harris, an auto manufacturing custodian, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Joe Lee Jones, 66
Joe Lee Jones of Monroe, a James Construction employee, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

David Lee, 77
LOOMLAND — David Lee, a laborer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Audrey Louise Parker Ogden, 60
WINNSBORO — Audrey Louise Parker Ogden, a caregiver, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Norris Hill Baptist Church near Wisner. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jackie Wayne Paulk Sr., 51
RUSTON — Jackie Wayne Paulk Sr., an equipment operator, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Grambling.

Patricia Ann Smith, 54
Patricia Ann Smith of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Power Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

JoAnn Thomas, 74
WINNSBORO — JoAnn Thomas, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial is in Fort Necessity Church Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged:
Armstrong, Robert Lee: 11 a.m. Friday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Hardy, Jessie J.: 10 a.. Friday, King Jesus Worship Center, Monroe.
Joseph, Alice L.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Rankin Chapel AME Church, Rayville.
Lasyone, Pinkey W.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Banks Springs Baptist Church, Columbia.
Meyers, Annie: 10 a.m. Thursday, Sicily Island First Baptist Church, Sicily Island.
Simpson, Katie Riser: 2 p.m Thursday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Staten, Mary E.: 11 a.m. Thursday, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe.
Taylor, Devon: Noon Thursday, Millard Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Walker, John B.: 1 p.m. Friday, Richardson Funeral Home, Newellton.
Williams, Earl: 11 a.m. Friday, Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi.

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

ANGIE BALLARD Henson Skelton Hattiesburg, MS Angie Ballard Henson Skelton age 89 born in Pelican, LA , and formerly of Hattiesburg, MS, died Tuesday June 30, 2009 in Baton Rouge, LA. Services for Mrs. Skelton will be Friday 11:00 Am Friday at Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall, in Hattiesburg, MS, with burial following in Roseland Parks Cemetery, arrangements are under the direction of Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home in Hattiesburg. Mrs. Skelton is preceded in death by husbands: Edwin Brett Henson, Sr., and William Abner Skelton, Jr.; Parents, William Dudley and Mary Alice Ballard; 3 Brothers, William Dudley Ballard, L.M. "Mac" Ballard, Basil Glen Ballard; and a sister Polly Ballard Harris. Mrs. Skelton is survived by 2 sons: Edwin Brett Henson, Jr. of Bay St. Louis, MS and Andrew Ballard Henson of Tuscaloosa, AL: 2 daughters Marianne Henson Wellborn of Baton Rouge, LA and Melinda Henson Gray of Crockett, TX; 3 step children, William Abner Skelton, III, Charlotte Skelton Paul, and Dr. Thomas Nichols Skelton all of Jackson, MS: sixteen grandchildren and fiv e great-children. Memorials may be made to: The Carpenter House, St Joseph Hospice 10165 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

CATHERINE ANN ASHCRAFT Ralph Robinson & Son, Pine Bluff, AR Catherine Ann Ashcraft Smith, 76, of Pine Bluff, died Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. She was born April 20, 1933 in Cleveland County, daughter of Don and Mabel Goggans Ashcraft. Mrs. Smith was reared and received her early education in Rison, graduating from Rison High School. She earned her B.A. Degree from Arkansas A & M (now University of Arkansas at Monticello) and her Master's in Education from Ouachita Baptist University. She taught school in Grapevine and at L.L. Owen Elementary in Watson Chapel for 40 years, retiring in 1994. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Henry J. Smith, whom she married April 4, 1953 in Rison. Mrs. Smith enjoyed children and especially enjoyed watching them learn. She always said you haven't truly learned until you have taught someone else. Her students will remember her as strict but loving, and really hard. "No one can ever take away your education," she would say. She was a life long learner, as she was active in the Bible Study Fellowship at First Baptist Church of Pine Bluff at the time of her death. She enjoyed gardening vegetables and flowers and was a member of the Watson Chapel Garden Club. She also liked traveling with Henry all over the United States in her retirement years. Mrs. Smith moved to Trinity Village in 2005 and was Resident of the Month in March of this year. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan and got to see her beloved Albert Pujols play at Busch Stadium for her last birthday. Nothing thrilled her more, however, than to watch her children and grandchildren play ball. She was extremely devoted to her church, Salem Missionary Baptist Church, for over 50 years, and her marks are all over the church, inside and outside. Teaching Sunday School, playing the organ, serving on the building committee with Henry, and serving as church clerk were only the official capacities she held. She believed that we should be doers of the Word and not just hearers of the Word. Quoting scripture was a special way that she and Henry raised their children, and that continued until the day she died. Survivors include her son, Dr. John Wayne Smith (Laura) of Hot Springs; three daughters, Lori Ann Johnson (Stan) of Pine Bluff, Lisa Catherine Bradley (Bill) of West Monroe, LA and Leslie Carol Williams (Billy) of White Hall; sister, Jane Cash Hankins of Pine Bluff; ten grandchildren, Melanie Smith, Melissa Smith, Drew Smith, Brad Johnson (Emily), Taylor Johnson, Natalie Johnson, Rachel Bradley, Rebecca Bradley, Micah Williams and Luke Williams; and three great-grandchildren, Becca, Gracie and Elam Johnson. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Salem Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Howard Loetscher officiating. Burial will follow in Rowell Cemetery by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Salem Missionary Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Salem Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund, 5617 Sulphur Springs Road, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603 or Charitable Christian Medical Clinic, 133 Arbor Street, Hot Springs, AR 71901-3535. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com

DONALD DEAN SMITH Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Donald Dean Smith, 70, of West Monroe will be held at 4:00 PM Friday, July 3, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Impson officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Smith was born August 31, 1938 in Wichita, Kansas and passed away July 1, 2009 at his home in West Monroe. He served in the United States Navy and owned and operated B&C Service Center (now known as Twin City Outdoor Equipment). He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. He is survived by his wife, Jeretta K. Smith; sons, Roger Smith, Scott Smith and wife Barbara, and Jeff Smith; grandchildren, Jacey Meloy and husband Johnny, Travis Smith and wife Amy, Krista Smith, Matthew Smith, Justin Smith, Jordan Smith, and Jake Smith; great grandchildren, Joseph Smith, Madison Smith, Brantley Meloy, and Brodie Meloy; numerous nieces and nephews, and special nephew, Jim Smith. Pallbearers will be Wayne Murrell, Jim Smith, Travis Smith, Jordan Smith, Matt Smith, and Justin Smith and Johnny Meloy. Honorary pallbearers will be Donnie McManus, Steve Clark, Jeff Davis, Charlie Shingler, and Alfred Bryan. Visitation will be from 3:15 PM until service time Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the National Rifle Association. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

helia M. Bernard, 47
JONESVILLE — Shelia M. Bernard died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Mark Cemetery, Jonesville.

James Alan Boothe, 47
HARRISONBURG — James Alan Boothe, a truck driver, died Wednesday. Services are 9 a.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Old Catahoula Cemetery, Enterprise.

Velma Bowker, 84
Velma Bowker of West Monroe, a retired clerk for Louisiana Health Department, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Pavilion in Hasley Cemetery.

Kevin Davis, 37
ATLANTA — Kevin Davis, formerly of Monroe, a public school employee, died June 22. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

Katherine Vogt DePrato, 87
FERRIDAY — Katherine Vogt DePrato, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Vera Franklin, 76
FOULES — Vera Franklin died Monday. Services are noon Friday at Zion Baptist Church, Foules. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ethel P. Johnston, 81
Ethel Ann Pailette Melton Johnston of Monroe, a retired E.A. Conway Hospital employee, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at New Light Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Joe Lee Jones, 66
Joe Lee Jones of Monroe, a James Construction employee, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

John Lee, 64
TALLULAH — John Lee died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Donald Moore, 59
CLARKS — Donald Moore, a deputy sheriff K-9 officer, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

James Allen Parks, 67
WINNSBORO — James Allen Parks, a paper mill machinist, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at New Life Assembly of God, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery, Winnsboro under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jerry E. Roberts, 71
WINNFIELD — Jerry Evone Roberts, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Donald D. Smith, 70
Donald Dean Smith of West Monroe, owner and operator of B&C Service Center, died Wednesday. Services re 4 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 3:15 p.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens Cemetery, West Monroe.

Willie Ray Smith, 78
COLUMBIA — Willie Ray Smith, a retired state bookkeeper, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hebert Cemetery, Hebert.

Bonnie D. Tarver, 79
COLUMBIA — Bonnie Darden Tarver, a retired business owner, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

James J. Wallace, 84
James Jacob Wallace of West Monroe, a retired United Gas manager, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun.

Previously Announced:
Armstrong, Robert Lee: 11 a.m. Friday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Craig, Maisie Jenkins: 10 a.m. Saturday, Christians Sharing Christ Church, Clarks.
Cowart, Mary L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Farmer, Myrtis Virginia Johnson: 10 a.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Hardy, Jessie J.: 10 a.. Friday, King Jesus Worship Center, Monroe.
Joseph, Alice L.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Rankin Chapel AME Church, Rayville.
Lasyone, Pinkey W.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Banks Springs Baptist Church, Columbia.
Meyers, Annie: 10 a.m. Thursday, Sicily Island First Baptist Church, Sicily Island.
Ogden, Audrey Louise Parker: 10 a.m. Friday, Norris Hill Baptist Church near Wisner.
Paulk Sr., Jackie Wayne: 2 p.m. Friday, King's Funeral Home, Ruston.
Simpson, Katie Riser: 2 p.m Thursday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Smith, Patricia Ann: 1 p.m. Friday, Power Church, West Monroe.
Staten, Mary E.: 11 a.m. Thursday, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe.
Taylor, Devon: Noon Thursday, Millard Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Walker, John B.: 1 p.m. Friday, Richardson Funeral Home, Newellton.
Williams, Earl: 11 a.m. Friday, Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi.

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

DOROTHY BEACH STOCKSTILL McDonald Funeral Home Picayune, MS Dorothy Beach Stockstill, age 86, passed away on July 3, 2009 after a long illness. She was born to the late Edna Massey and Vester Beach on April 2, 1923 in Poplarville, MS. She married the late Norman Stockstill in 1946 and they lived together in Picayune, MS until his death in 1997. She relocated to Monroe, LA in 2004 to be near family. "Miss Dot" was a dance teacher until she retired and was passionate about sharing her love of ballet with her students over the years. She taught dance in Bogalusa, Poplarville and New Orleans as well as from the studio at her home in Picayune. She was known for making all the costumes for the recitals by hand with the assistance of her mother. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church Picayune and was active with the Keenagers, a senior adult group. She also sang in the choir with the Keenagers and was a former Sunday School Teacher. Dorothy was a current member of Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Dorothy is survived by her two sons: Glenn Norman Stockstill of Redmond, Washington and James Dean Stockstill, MD and his wife Debbie of Monroe, LA; her two grandchildren, Timothy Stockstill of Redmond, WA and Abbey Stockstill of Philadelphia, PA; and her brother Joe Beach and his wife Margaret of Poplarville, MS. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews in the Poplarville and Picayune area. The family wishes to thank Dr. Kerry Anders and her caregivers Sue Lomax, Doris Jones, Nyola Gray, Sherree Shaline and Sheila Mims along with Louisiana Hospice for making the last few months of her life here on earth so comforting. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to First Baptist Church Picayune or Parkview Baptist Church Monroe. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at McDonald Funeral Home in Picayune on Sunday, July 5. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday at New Palestine Cemetery.

ROY DARDEN BOSTICK Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Roy Darden Bostick, 69, of West Monroe will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, July 5, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with the Rev. Lonnie Stewart officiating. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Mr. Bostick passed away at home on Thursday, July 2, 2009. Mr. Bostick retired from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals in 1999 after 28 years of service; the last 23 years he was the administrator of E. A. Conway Memorial Hospital in Monroe. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Monroe and the Campfire Campers. He was preceded in death by his parents, George T. Bostick and Sibyl D. Bostick; sister, Shirley Rae Bostick; brother, George E. Bostick; granddaughter, Amelia P. Bostick; nephew, David LaMar Gunn; niece, Misty Powell. His mother-in-law, Vera Brown also passed away on Thursday. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Patsy Brown Bostick; sons, Troy Bostick and wife Jennifer, Terry Bostick and wife LeaAnn, and Thad Bostick; sister, Betty Sue Gunn and husband Jesse; sisters-in-law, Patsy W. Bostick, Kathy King and husband Gerald, Vera Powell and fiancé Dennis Sims; brother-in-law, Steward Brown; grandchildren, Tara, Josh, Caleb, and Lindsey Bostick; nieces, Heather Finley, Ann Reeves, Becky Hamilton, Angela McCraw, and Tiffany Brown Meyers; and nephews, Byron Bostick, Wade Bostick, Chris Gunn, Jason Brown, Justin Brown, Eric Powell, Casey Powell, and Hank Hamilton, Jr. Pallbearers will be his nephews, Byron Bostick, Wade Bostick, Chris Gunn, Jason Brown, Justin Brown, Eric Powell, Casey Powell, and Hank Hamilton, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Berle Palmer, Louis George, Dr. Roy G. Clay, and the men of Campfire Campers. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until service time Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

VERA DOOLITTLE BROWN Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Vera Doolittle Brown, 89, of West Monroe will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, July 4, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with the Rev. Raymond Doolittle officiating. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Mrs. Brown passed away at Ridgecrest Nursing Home on Thursday, July 2, 2009. Mrs. Brown retired from Glenwood Regional Medical Center in 1995 after 28 years of service. She was a member of Fair Park Baptist Church in West Monroe. Vera "Memaw" Brown was a loving mother and grandmother. Her love and her home were the center of our lives and we thank God for giving her to us. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steward Brown; parents, Fred and Viola Doolittle; sister, Marie Doolittle Brister; granddaughter, Misty Powell; and great-granddaughter, Amelia Bostick; and her son in law, Roy Bostick, also passed away on Thursday. Survivors include her daughters, Patsy Brown Bostick, Kathy King and husband Gerald, Vera Ellen Powell and fiancé Dennis Sims; son, Steward Lee Brown; daughter in law, Dottie Decell Brown; grandchildren, Troy Bostick and wife Jennifer, Terry Bostick and wife LeaAnn, Thad Bostick, Jason Brown and wife Eva, Justin Brown, Tiffany Brown Meyers and husband John, Heather Finley and husband Bart, Ann Reeves and husband Dave, Becky Hamilton, Hank Hamilton, Jr., Eric Powell and wife Vasti, and Casey Powell; step grandchildren, Brian King and Amanda Keenen and husband Donald; great-grandchildren, Tara, Josh, Caleb, and Lindsey Bostick, Sara, Amelia, and Logan Brown, Rhett and Piper Finley, Banks McCurdy, Ben and Ethan Powell; step great grandchildren, Riley Claire and Bryar Keenen; brother, O.L. Doolittle and wife Doris, sister, Dorothy Bennett; sister in law, Aleatha Brown; and numerous nephews and nieces. Pallbearers will be Mrs. Brown's grandsons. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at Ridgecrest Nursing Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Dorothy Antley, 65
Dorothy Antley of West Monroe, an ARCO group home supervisor, died Monday. Private services will be held at a later date under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Robert Lee Armstrong, 52
Robert Lee Armstrong, a laborer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Thelma Brister, 87
FARMERVILLE -- Thelma Brister, a homemaker, died Sunday. Memorial services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Timberlake Nursing Home, Farmerville. Private burial was Monday at Laran Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Betty Jo Easterling, 60
Betty Jo Easterling of Monroe, a beautician, died Monday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Further arrangements are incomplete.

Jessie J. Hardy, 79
Jessie J. Hardy of Monroe, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at King Jesus Worship Center, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Monroe.

Lonnie R. Hatton Jr., 80
LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Lonnie R. Hatton Jr., a retired Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries agent, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery, Epps.

Thelma Mae Livingston, 87
WINNSBORO -- Thelma Mae Livingston, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at New Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial is in the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Roy Lord, 88
OAK RIDGE -- Roy Lord, an auto body specialist, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Buie Cemetery.

Annie Myers, 81
SICILY ISLAND -- Annie Myers died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Mary E. Staten, 68
Mary E. Staten of Monroe, a Shady Oak Nursing Home dietician, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Earl Williams, 86
DELHI -- Earl Williams, a laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Thursday at McFarland Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery, Crowville.

Previously Announced:
Bankson, Una: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Evans Sr., Harvey Lee: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.
Fields, Dorothy: 11 a.m. Tuesday, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hayden, Nolen Wayne: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Moore Sr., James Haywood: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Taylor, Devon: Noon Thursday, Millard Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Yeldell, Francis Louise: 10 a.m. Tuesday, First United Methodist Church, Monroe.

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

BARRY JAY HART Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Barry Jay Hart, 41, of Swartz, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, July 6, 2009, at Rowland Road Baptist Church with Rev. Norman Bryant officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Hart passed away Friday, July 3, 2009, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was retired from LSU Monroe and a member of Rowland Road Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Landra L. Hart; sons, Ryan J. Hart and Darian J. Hart; step sons, Trey A. Cage and Josh A. Cage and wife Ashley; two grandchildren; parents, Clifford L. and Clarice C. Hart; brother, Joey L. Hart and wife Jennifer; sister, Natalie K. Patton; mother and father-in-law, Chuck and Billie Miller; and numerous nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Pallbearers will be Ryan Hart, Trey Cage, Josh Cage, Shannon Olivo, Chris Smith, and Neil Bonnett. Honorary pallbearers will be Joey Hart, Dick Clark, and Dustin Clark. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to an education fund for Darian J. Hart at Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union. The family wishes to express thanks to St. Francis Medical Center Renal Unit and Fresenius Dialysis Unit for their care and compassion. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

EUNICE SIMS CAUGHRON Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Eunice Brown Sims Caughron, 97, of Calhoun will be held at 3:00 PM, Monday, July 6th, 2009, at Soul's Harbor United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Jimmy Masters officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion cemetery following the service. Mrs. Caughron was born on December 1, 1911 in West Monroe. She passed from this life on July 3, 2009 in West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her parents, I. C. Brown and Nancy Thompson Brown, first husband of forty-five years Walter Zoda Sims, two daughters, Charlotte Rose and Rhonda, one son, Charles "Red" Sims, one daughter in-law Shirley Doyle Sims, one brother, I. C. "Son" Brown, Jr., and two sisters, Beulah Neal and Grace Jowers, grandchildren, Robert L, and Michael W. Sims, a grandson-in-law Dennis J. Ezell, and great grandchildren Natalie Bentz Lenard, and Easy Tee Tedeton. She was also preceded in death by her second husband of seventeen years, Rev. E. W. Caughron and one stepdaughter, Agnes Rich. She is survived by three sons: W. Z. "Dub" Sims, Jr. and wife Marie, James D. Sims, Richard Scottie Sims and wife Bobbie, all of Calhoun, LA. She was the beloved Mamaw of seventeen grandchildren, four step grandchildren, and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by three stepdaughters: Billie Lambert of Jackson, MS., Thetus Tenney and husband Tom Fred of Alexandria, LA, Rebecca Fall and husband Mike of Lake Charles, LA and Jeanette Walker, Inita and Bill Mitchell of Jackson, MS. Mrs. Caughron was a founding member of Souls Harbor United Pentecostal Church in Calhoun and was a shining example of Proverbs 31:27, "She looketh well to the ways of her household and eateth not the bread of idleness." As she lovingly cared for her bedridden daughter, she also made the time to nurture and care for a multitude of family and friends. Her table was never empty and her home always full. She tirelessly worked in her community and her church until she became too frail. Her life was a testimony of strong faith, courage and devotion. Her positive nature and gentle spirit was a blessing and example to the family and friends she loved and she will be sadly missed by all. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Visitation will be held Sunday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Souls Harbor United Pentecostal Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

JAMES A. "BUD" COLEMAN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. James A. "Bud" Coleman, 80, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, July 6, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Coleman passed away Thursday, July 2, 2009, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was a long time resident of Monroe, retired building contractor, and local businessman. Mr. Coleman was a member of College Place Baptist Church, Past President of AGC Association, and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Coleman was preceded in death by his parents, Robert A. and Thelma Coleman; and two brothers, Robert E. Coleman, Sr. and Tom R. Coleman. Survivors include his wife Audry "Bib" Coleman; two daughters, Wilma Cowart and husband Alan of Kingwood, TX and Debbie Stokes of Monroe, LA; four grandchildren, Brandon Cowart, Jeremy Cowart, Todd Stokes, and Meagan Stokes; and one sister, Wilma Lee Rainwater of Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be J. O. Bailey, Carl Cloessner, Jim Slaughter, Donnie Thrash, Sean Rainwater, and Robert McGowen. Honorary pallbearers will be Coleman Strickland, Tommy Lauranoff, Robert E. McGowen, Sr., Aubrey Walker, and Don Barron. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, July 5, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

cupples KENNETH (KENNY) ROY CUPPLES Kenneth Roy Cupples, age 61, passed away June 24, 1990 in Dodge City, Kansas as a result of an illness. Kenny was born in Winnsboro, Louisiana on September 7, 1947 to Landis Roy and Doris (Petie) Crooks Cupples and was the youngest of four children. Kenny attended Ouachita Parish High School where he graduated in 1966. Kenny enjoyed sports of all types but especially excelled in baseball. Kenny played for the Ouachita Lions baseball team as pitcher and was an excellent ballplayer. Upon graduation from high school Kenny attended Southeastern Louisiana University, in Hammond, Louisiana. While in college he continued his love of the sport as pitcher for Southeastern. After leaving college, Kenny enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served his country for four years. Kenny is preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter, brother-in-law, Fred Kennedy and two nieces. He is survived by son, Keith and his wife Stacey; two daughters, Kellie Cupples Todd and Kristi Cupples O'Dell and husband Brian and five grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, JoAnne Cupples Kennedy, Landa Cupples Thompson and husband Bill, Ronnie Cupples and wife Loretta, a niece and five nephews, and a host of great-nieces and nephews. Mr. Cupples' ashes will be interred at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kansas as per Kenny's wishes. The family asks that any memorials be made to a charity of your choice.

MARY EUGENIA BETTS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside Services for Mary Eugenia Betts, 93, of West Monroe, former resident of Shreveport, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at the Centuries Memorial Garden in Shreveport, LA with the Rev. Billy Pierce officiating. Mrs. Betts passed away at the West Monroe Guest House on Friday, July 3, 2009. She was a member of the Covenant Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, David Walter Williams and Alma Hammond Williams; husband, Willie Thomas Betts; son, Walter Thomas Betts. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Carolyn Betts of West Monroe, LA; grandson, Wendell Betts and wife Stefanie Thissen-Betts of West Monroe, LA; granddaughter, Lucinda Honeycutt and husband Mike of Pflugerville, TX; six great grandchildren, Heather Betts of Natchez, MS, Megan Robicheaux of Metairie, LA, Jamie Thissen-Betts and Svenja Betts of West Monroe, LA, Ethan and Adam Honeycutt of Pflugerville, TX; and three great great grandchildren, Gabriella, Marissa, and Jacob. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

ROBERT D. GAVIOLI Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Robert Daniel Gavioli will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, July 6, 2009, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Gavioli was born September 16, 1919 in Haverhill, MA, the son of Italian immigrants, Ida and Louis Gavioli. He graduated from Haverhill High School and joined the US Army Air Corps at the beginning of World War II. Bob was stationed at Selman Field in Monroe and was a graduate of the Navigation School. It was in Monroe that he met the love of his life, Opal Reese Elmore. During World War II, Bob flew B-17s as a navigator in England and Europe. He flew 35 missions over Europe including Berlin. For his outstanding service, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. After World War II, Bob returned to Monroe, married Opal Elmore and has remained a lifelong resident of Monroe. Their only son, Robert Louis Gavioli, was born on September 5, 1951. Bob was the manager of the women's shoe department at Field's for over 30 years. He was an original parishioner of Jesus the Good Shepherd Church and very active with the Knights of Columbus, serving as an officer and grand knight. Bob was preceded in death by his loving wife, Opal Elmore Gavioli; his sister, Lillian Conway; and his parents, Louis and Ida Gavioli. He leaves behind his son, Dr. R. Louis Gavioli, retired Orthopaedic Surgeon and Vice President of medical affairs at St. Francis Medical Center, and his wife Lynda Sadler Gavioli. Bob's greatest joy in life was his family and seeing his grandchildren grow up. His grandchildren include: Laura Gavioli, of Dallas, TX; Lisa Roach and her husband Jesse Roach of Albuquerque, NM; Robert Gavioli, Jr. of New Orleans; and Lindsey Gavioli of Denver, CO. It was his pleasure to meet his great grandson, Coulter Aubrey Roach, just two weeks ago. Bob is also survived by his sister, Emily Saliby of Andover, MA and his brother-in-law E. D. Elmore and his wife, Jean. Nephews and nieces include: Michael, Phyllis and Christian Conway; Patrick and Glenna Conway and their children; Danny Conway and his son; Sheila Conway; Susan and Cliff Jay and their children; Michael Saliby; Debbie Saliby and her son; Bobby and Debbie Bentz and their children; Jaynie St. Pierre and her children; Phil and Kathy Elmore and their children; and Butch Elmore and his children. Pallbearers will be Michael Conway, Bobbie Bentz, Kent Breard, Jim Norris, James Murphy, and J.J. Dixon. Visitation for family and friends will be held Sunday, July 5, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Ewing, Dr. Arthur Liles and the physicians of the hospitalist program of St. Francis Medical Center for their kind and compassionate care, as well as Sister Elizabeth Cahill, the staff of St. Joseph's Assisted Living and Nursing Home and Hospice Compassus. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana, 1363 Louisville Ave., Monroe, LA 71201 or other charities of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

WILBUR RAY EVANS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Wilbur Ray Evans, 55, will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, July 6, 2009 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Dr. Dean Torrence will officiate. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Evans was born February 6, 1954 in Monroe, LA and passed away June 29, 2009 in Monroe, LA. He enjoyed gardening and loved animals. Mr. Evans was preceded in death by his father, Oliver Evans and a son, Dustin Ray Evans. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Dale Evans; daughter, Dr. Casey Evans; mother, Ola Robertson Evans; brother, Roy Evans; sister, Jewel Evans and Sue Fusilier; numerous nieces, nephews and loving friends. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 5, 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

Roy Darden Bostick, 69
Roy Darden Bostick of West Monroe, a medical administrator, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

W.J. "Judd" Dosser, 84
BASTROP — W.J. "Judd" Dosser, an oilfield worker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Stevenson Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Helen Day Gunter, 83
BASTROP — Helen Day Gunter, a homemaker and retired licensed practical nurse, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Beekman Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Cleo F. Haley, 77
Cleo F. Haley of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mildred Timmons Kenworthy, 80
GILBERT — Mildred Timmons Kenworthy, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Vivian L. Lawrence, 70
START — Vivian L. Lawrence, a business owner, died Saturday. A memorial service will be held later under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Piper Nicole Maza, infant
Piper Nicole Maza of West Monroe, infant daughter of Nikki Maza, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Monday at the Hasley Cemetery gazebo, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James Clifford Simpson, 66
EVERGREEN — James Clifford "Cliff" Simpson, a UPS employee, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Evergreen Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Flora Elouise Tradewell, 88
AIMWELL — Flora Elouise Tradewell, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 6 p.m. Sunday at Aimwell Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 4 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in the Jordan-Mount Zion Cemetery, Aimwell, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

John W. 'Bill' Turner, 68
John W. "Bill" Turner of West Monroe, a retired truck driver, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

John Rolf Windsor Sr., 71
OAK RIDGE — John Rolf Windsor Sr., a retired agriculture pilot and farmer, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Oak Ridge Baptist Church. Visitation is 2 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in the Church of the Redeemer Episcopal Cemetery, Oak Ridge, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Previously acknowledged:
Boothe, James: 9 a.m. Sunday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Coleman, James A. "Bud": 10 a.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Crawford, Marjorie "Margie": 2 p.m. Sunday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Day, Terry Lewis Sr.: 10 a.m. Monday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston.
DePrato, Katherine Vogt: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Ferriday.
Gavioli, Robert D.: 1 p.m. Monday, Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church.
Graham, George A. Jr.: 2 p.m Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Myers, Colmetta F.: 11 a.m. Monday, First Baptist Church, Vidalia.
Poole, Angus Tiberius: 9 a.m. Sunday, Tidwell Cemetery, Jena.
Smith, Willie Ray: 2 p.m. Sunday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Wiley, Emma Jean: 10 a.m. Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling.
Williamson, Virdus: 2 p.m. Sunday, Friendship Baptist Church, Baskin

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

BETTIE CHAPMAN COLE Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Bettie Chapman Cole, 72, of the Rocky Branch Community, will be at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at the Pentecostals of Twin Cities in West Monroe with Pastor Mark Foster and Pastor Emeritus Fred Foster officiating. Interment will follow in the Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Mrs. Cole was born June 2, 1937, to the late J.T. and Vera Gardner Chapman. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 5, 2009. A lifelong resident of Rocky Branch, she was a member of the Farmerville High School Class of 1955, a teacher at the Twin Cities Christian Academy and a member of the Pentecostals of Twin Cities. Mrs. Cole was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was devoted to her family and church. She spent hours reading the Bible and was a dedicated "Prayer Warrior." Survivors include Ernest Cole, her beloved husband of over 54 years; her children, Dennis Cole and wife, Donna, of Friendswood, TX; Todd Cole and Jules Melon of Baton Rouge, LA; Rachel Cole of Rocky Branch; and Brian Cole and wife, April, of West Monroe; seven grandchildren, Jeremy, Stephanie, Stacie, Cody, Will, Kelly, and Katy; five great grandchildren; a sister, Glenda Chapman King; a sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Albritton; and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Dalton "PeeWee" Spillers, Jeremy Foster, Trent Bratton, Steve and Darren Albritton, and Keith Mayfield. Visitation will be Monday evening, July 6, 2009, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

JAMES CLIFFORD "CLIFF" SIMPSON FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA James Clifford (Cliff) Simpson was born to the late Aubrey C. and Inez Austin Simpson on March 13, 1943, in his beloved community of Evergreen between Farmerville and Bernice, LA. Cliff drew his last breath on July 4, 2009 surrounded by family and friends who loved him dearly. He is survived by Gloria Procell Simpson his wife of 20 years; sons, James Scott & wife Kathee, Dallas Cleve & wife Cathy; stepsons, Derrick Ray Smith & wife Julie, Bart Dwayne Smith; grandchildren, Channing, Grace & Tiffany Simpson, Jessica Hayes and Madeline & Millicent Smith; brothers, Roger Simpson & wife Linda, Douglas Simpson & wife Pam; special aunts, Bettye Holloway & Iris Faye Rogers; uncles, Alton Austin & R.D. Austin; along with special nieces & nephews, friends and other family. Visitation will be Monday July 6 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM at Evergreen Baptist Church. Interment & services will be held at Evergreen Baptist Church on Tuesday July 7 at 10:00 AM with Bro. Charles Davis & Father Al Jost officiating. Pallbearers will be Willie Huey, Ronnie Hamilton, Stanley Procell, Rodney Procell, John Funderburg and Bobby Kennedy. Honorary pallbearers will be Glynn Holloway, Todd Simpson and Charlie Williams. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Evergreen Baptist Cemetery Fund. "He Is Gone But Never Forgotten." Online messages may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com

Hattie Akins, 11
COLLINSTON —Hattie Akins, daughter of Aretha Akins, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Family Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Robert Kelley, 67
Robert Kelley of Monroe, retired Richwood police chief, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

John B. Walker, 75
NEWELLTON — John B. Walker, an auto factory worker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Newellton. Burial will in Wyoming Cemetery, Newellton.

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

BETTY MARTIN Beck Funeral Home Clayton, GA Former Monroe resident Betty Martin died Saturday, July 4, 2009 at age 87. Husband Kedwick Martin was employed by OlinKraft, and their three children all graduated from Neville High School. She taught cello at Louisiana Tech University and NE Louisiana University. Born in Berkeley, CA, Betty centered her life on family and cello. After graduating from Oberlin Conservatory, she was awarded a fellowship from Julliard Graduate School of Music in New York City. She performed with orchestras and symphonies around the world, including the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Bangkok Symphony, and under the direction of conductors such as Leonard Bernstein and Leopold Stokowski. Survivors include husband Kedwick, children Susan Tsumura of Tokyo, Japan, Anne Pummell of Rabun Gap, GA, and Glenn Martin of Colorado Springs, CO. She is also survived by five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She and Kedwick are members of the Northminster Presbyterian Church in Sarasota, FL. Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Richland, MI on Friday, July 10h, 2009. Burial will be at the Prairie Home Cemetery of Richland. Arrangements are handled by Beck Funeral Home in Clayton, GA, and can be contacted at (706) 782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available www.beckfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Diabetes Association at http://www.diabetes.org or Alzheimer's Association at http://www.alz.org.

CECIL GLEN RHODES Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Funeral services for Cecil G. Rhodes, age 100, of Delhi, LA will be 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at Cox Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Sykes officiating. Interment will be in the Faith Memorial Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:00 AM until service time. Cecil is survived by his two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Sue Williams and Robert Williams of Delhi, LA., Karyn Ruby McComb and Mac McComb of Eugene, OR.; 4 grand children, Nan Williams, Jennifer Brooks and husband Ben, Steve Bonnette and wife Merry, Jeff Bonnette and wife Brenda; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Ida Stockstill. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Rhodes, Jr., Jeff Bonnette, Steve Bonnette, James Robinson, David Robinson, Joe Mack O'Neal. The family wishes to thank all the special people who cared for him at Azalea Estates and the Delhi Presyterian Church where he was a member. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com.

STARLINE BRANTLEY HILL Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Starline Brantley Hill, 86, of West Monroe will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Farmerville, Louisiana with Rev. Larry White, minister of the Church of Christ, officiating. Mrs. Hill was born October 1, 1922 in Farmerville, Louisiana and died peacefully on July 5, 2009 in West Monroe. Mrs. Hill was a graduate of Farmerville High School, Louisiana Tech University, and received a Masters degree in English from Northeast Louisiana University (ULM). She retired from teaching English and Spanish after 31.5 years. She taught at Mansfield High School, Ouachita Parish High School, Millsaps 8th grade, and twenty-five years at West Monroe High School. After retiring, she taught five years at Ridgedale Academy. She was a life-long member of the Church of Christ, attending Farmerville Church of Christ and Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ. Personally, we are especially grateful for the numerous journals, stories, and poetry she left reflecting on her life and her family. She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Harold Hill; her parents, Jesse and Lillie Brantley; her brothers, Carnie and Jim Brantley; and sisters, Loma Brantley Giddens and Fern Brantley Norris. She is survived by one son, Wes Hill and wife Sandy of West Monroe, Louisiana; two grandchildren, Shannon Hill Vernon and husband Jamie of Parker, Colorado, and Steven Hill of Columbia, South Carolina; two great-grandchildren, Will Vernon and Wesley Vernon; and one sister-in-law, Melba Hill Pylant and husband Raymond of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. The family would like to thank the staff of Rosemont Assisted Living, Compassus Hospice and family friend, Beatrice McGraw for their loving care. Memorials may be made to the Farmerville Church of Christ, the Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ or to the charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

VIVIAN LELA LAWRENCE Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA Memorial services for Vivian Lela Lawrence, 70, of Start, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville, LA with Rev. Eddie Fuller officiating. Vivian Lela Lawrence was born August 25, 1938 in Mississippi and passed away Saturday, July 4, 2009. Mrs. Lawrence was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. All of her family and friends will miss her. Survivors include her husband, George M. Lawrence, Sr. of Start, LA; 4 children, George Martin Lawrence, Jr. of Monroe, LA, Sheila Rainwater and husband, Sonny of Start, LA, Stevie Lawrence and wife, Tracy of Calhoun, LA, and Connie Jo Morris of Santa Rosa Beach, FL; sister, Cora Lee Hendon; 15 grandchildren, T.J. Wright, Mike Rainwater, Kayla Campbell, Kaycee Wright, Jeremy Campbell, George M. "Trey" Lawrence, Josh Lutiker, Morgan Wright, Steve and Lauren Lutiker, Crystal and Brad Perry, Casie Jo Rainwater, Matthew "Coco" and Lacy Lutiker, Christopher Lawrence, Brandon Lawrence Morris, Kristina Lawrence; 11-great grandchildren, Savannah Reese, Kanyon Wright, Jordy Campbell, Logan Perry, Zoey Campbell, Paris Lutiker, Lawson Perry, Payton Wright, Eliana Lutiker, Blaze Lutiker, Addi Greer; a host of nieces and nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be her grandsons. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com

Shuniyah Chrishon Allen, infant
TALLULAH -- Shuniyah Chrishon Allen, daughter of Stacey and Shun Allen, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Morning Rest Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Ouida McDuffie Cupit, 81
Ouida McDuffie Cupit of West Monroe, co-owner of Kitchen Kapers, died Tuesday. Services were 10 a.m Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial was in Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.

Robert Douglas, 65
RAYVILLE -- Robert Douglas died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Cleo F. Haley, 77
Cleo F. Haley of West Monroe, a homemaker, died July 3. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 9-10:30 a.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Minnie Jones, 88
CHICAGO -- Minnie Jones, formerly of Rayville, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Clifford Clay Powell, 62
Clifford Clay Powell of West Monroe, a master carpenter, died Thursday. Memorial services are 4 p.m. Saturday at Amazing Grace Worship Center, West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Clarence Redden Jr., 66
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Clarence Redden Jr. died June 29. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Michael Smith, 47
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Michael Smith, formerly of Bastrop, a construction worker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Melba J. Greer St. Vgine, 75
Melba J. Greer St. Vgine of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

A.W. Thompson, 93
RUSTON -- A.W. Thompson, a retired banker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Edwin C. Tipton, 68
Edwin C. Tipton of West Monroe, an electrician, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Clark-Griffin Funeral Co., West Monroe.

Amy Watkins, 51
RAYVILLE -- Amy Watkins, a homemaker, died July 2. Services are 2 p.m Saturday at Agape Full Gospel Church, Rayville. Burial will be in New Bethany Cemetery, Holly Ridge under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously acknowledged:
Bowie, Joe: 1 p.m Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Busbice, Wilda Phillips: 3 p.m Sunday, Community of Christ Church, Eros.
Carradine, Lula: 3 p.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe.
Crawford, Willie H.: 3 p.m. Saturday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Davidson, Fred: 2 p.m Sunday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Rayville.
Dumas, Ida Eloise: 2 p.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Ezell, Ruby A.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert.
Finley Jr., George: 1 p.m Saturday, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Free, James Samuel: 4 p.m. Saturday, Corinth Church, Corinth.
Grigsby, Johnny: 2 p.m. Saturday, Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe.
Herron, Cornelius: 1 p.m. Saturday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Kent, Reva M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Downsville.
Maxwell, Earnestine: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe.
Moore, Etta Smith: Noon Saturday, Greater Magnolia Missionary Baptist Chruch, Bastrop.
Nelson, Marvin: 2 p.m. Sunday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Reynolds Sr., Earnest: 1 p.m. Sunday, Northstar Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Rodgers Jr., Luther Bryant: 11 a.m. Saturday, Highland Presbyterian Church, West Monroe.
Smith Jr., Lugene: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling.
Sims Jr., Clinton: 2 p.m. Monday, First Kingdom Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Stokes, Henry: 1 p.m. Saturday, Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Thompson, Ethel Parks: 10 a.m. Saturday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

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

BETTY J. "LOU" PULLEN Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Betty J. "Lou" Pullen passed away June 30, 2009 at Morehouse General Hospital. Memorial services are planned for 4:00 pm, July 10, 2009 at the Oak Woods Home for the Elderly, Mer Rouge, Louisiana. In lieu of flowers send all donations to the American Legion Auxiliary, 1885 Wooddale Blvd., Ste. 1100, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70806, ear-marked for Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home, Monroe, Louisiana.

DENA SHIPP BAILES Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Dena Shipp Bailes, age 70 of Clarks, will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, July 9, 2009 from the Columbia chapel of Riser Funeral Home with Sister Jo Mills and Bro. Michael Whitman officiating. Interment will follow at Bethany Cemetery in Hebert. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the funeral home. Dena Lee Hoggatt was born on July 18, 1938 in Richland Parish to her parents; Frank Ray and Fannie Mae Womack Hoggatt. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband; Howard Ray Shipp, her granddaughter; Tina Bailey Bond, her brother; Richard Hoggatt and two sisters: Mildred Gilmore and Mary Grace Cumpton. She was a retired school bus driver with the Richland Parish School System and a retired employee of the Caldwell Parish Detention Center. Survivors include her husband; Lee Troy "Shorty" Bailes of Clarks, three sons: Arnold Ray "Arnie" Shipp of Hebert, Troy Bailes and wife, Mary of Euporia, MS, and Kenny Bailes of Rayville, three daughters: Donna Graham and husband, Jimmy of Hebert, Jeanette Bailey and husband, Roy of Columbia and Violet Spangler and husband, William of Columbia, brother; Ronald Lee Hoggatt of Leesville, sister; Frankie Hoggatt Davis of Jonesboro, twelve grandchildren: Denita Temple, Danielle Shipp, Randall Graham, Troy L. Bailes, Lowanna McCoy, Nita Lorice Johnston, Kirby Bailes, Roy Lavon Bailey, Danny Bailey, Bill Spangler, Marty Spangler, and Alisa Parker and two great-grandchildren: Daisy Temple and Memory Shipp and her beloved dog Luther. Pallbearers will be Randall Graham, Rodney Temple, Tommy Cumpton, Jamie Lowery, Troy Bailes and Kenneth Graham. Online condolences may be sent at www.riserfuneralhomes.com.

TERRIE RENA SCOTT Stowers Funeral Home Brandon, FL Terrie Rena SCOTT 47, of Valrico passed away June 27, 2009. She touched the hearts of everyone she met and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Doris Sutherland. She is survived by her husband, Damon; daughter, Katie Branciforte; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Sally Sutherland ; two nephews, Justin and Bailey; great nephew, Seth Jacob Sutherland; great-niece, Shannan Elizabeth Sutherland; in-laws, Larry and Gayleen Scott and an extended loving family and many friends. A memorial service will take place at Stowers Funeral Home, Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 2:00 PM. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

WILLIE EARL (RED) VINING Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Service for Mr. Willie Earl (Red) Vining, age 79, of Ruston will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Temple Baptist Church in Ruston. Officiating the service will be Rev. Dale Oden. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mr. Vining was born August 31, 1929 and passed away July 6, 2009 following a lengthy illness. Mr. Vining was a graduate of the L.S.U. School of Banking. He worked in Ruston for many years as Vice President of the Ruston State Bank. He was a member of the Bankers Association as well as other professional banking groups. Mr. Vining was also the Commander for the Ruston Unit of the Louisiana National Guard. He was a member of the Ruston Rotary Club where he served as District Governor. Mr. Vining was also involved in the Salvation Army. Mr. Vining cared for those who were in need. His happiest moments were giving out food to the needy or preparing clothing at the Salvation Army Store. He loved his family and spent time with his nieces and nephews, often taking them on wonderful vacations. He is survived by his wife: Vyonnell Brazzel Vining of Ruston, LA; son: Steven Earl Vining and wife Laurie of Frisco, TX; daughter: Nanette Vining of Dubach, LA; granddaughter: Ashley Vining of Frisco, TX; grandson: Alvin B. Courtney, Jr. of Oakdale, LA; granddaughter: Jessica Lambright of Ruston, LA; grandson; Robert Skipper of Dubach, LA; great grandson: Michael Courtney of Oakdale, LA; great granddaughters: Anna Jo Bailey of Ruston, LA; and Hailey Lambright also of Ruston, LA; sister: Helen Madison and husband Mister of Bastrop, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Pallbearers will be Michael Vining, Robert O'Neal, Jim O'Neal, Eric Brazzel, Jadell Stewart Gary Lane Brazzel, and Shirrell Wayne Brazzel. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. Wayne Owens and members of the Ruston Rotary Club. Memorials may be sent to the Salvation Army, Gideon's International, or Temple Baptist Church in Ruston. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Robert Douglas, 65
RAYVILLE -- Robert Douglas died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Minnie Jones, 88
CHICAGO -- Minnie Jones, formerly of Rayville, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Clarence Redden Jr., 66
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Clarence Redden Jr. died June 29. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Michael Smith, 47
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Michael Smith, formerly of Bastrop, a construction worker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

A.W. Thompson, 93
RUSTON -- A.W. Thompson, a retired banker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Edwin C. Tipton, 68
Edwin C. Tipton of West Monroe, an electrician, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Clark-Griffin Funeral Co., West Monroe.

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

CASSIE EULENE DICKERSON Downs Funeral Home Marshall, TX Cassie Eulene Dickerson, 74, of DeBerrry, TX. passed away July 06, 2009 in Shreveport, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Dickerson will be Friday, July 10, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. at Bethany Baptist Church in Bethany, LA. with Rev. Gary Palmer officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in DeBerry, TX. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Thursday, July 09, 2009 at the Downs Funeral Home. Mrs. Dickerson was born in Singer, LA. on October 14, 1934 to Eutress and Beatrice Cooley. She married James L. Dickerson on December 31, 1950 in Singer. She was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and was a member of the Silver Eagles. She was pastor's wife for 58 years and taught people how to love. She had a masters degree in nursing and worked in Highland Hospital in Shreveport and also several local physicians offices. She is survived by her husband Rev. James L. Dickerson, two sons Greg & wife Nina Dickerson, and Tim & wife Teresia Dickerson, and daughter Jennie Dickerson Petty. Also surviving Mrs. Dickerson are her ten grandchildren, seven great grandchildren.

LOIS HOLLIS SAUNDERS HEARD FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA. Funeral services for Lois Hollis Saunders Heard, 95, of Spearsville will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday at Antioch Church of Christ in Spearsville with Bros. Billy Bennett and Stan Fortenberry officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Heard, a retired insurance agent & homemaker, died July 7, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband and father of her children, James E. Saunders; and husbands, C. C.Futch and George P. Heard, Sr. Survivors are her 2 sons: J. T. Saunders & wife, Pat of Spearsville and John C. Saunders & wife, Sue of Farmerville; 4 daughters: Mary Sue Nugent & husband, James of Winnsboro, Peggy Nell Washam & husband, William "Bill" Warren Washam of Spearsville, Frances Cummins & husband, Joe of West Monroe and Ruth Helen DeVoll & husband, Eddie of Sunnyvale, TX; 1 sister: Jackie Hollis Randerson of Houston, TX; 1 sister-in-law: Marcelle Hollis of Spearsville; special friend: Rita Monk; 10 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren and many other close relatives and friends. Pallbearers are James Nugent, Jr., John Nugent, Bill Saunders, Donavan Saunders, Steven DeVoll and James DeVoll. Honorary pallbearers are James Johnson and William "Bill" Warren Washam. Visitation will be 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home and again Friday at the church from noon until time of service. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com

LUTHER BRYANT "LUKE" RODGERS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial Services for Mr. Luther Bryant "Luke" Rodgers, 78, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 11, 2009 at the Highland Presbyterian Church in West Monroe, LA with the Rev. George Wortham officiating. Mr. Rodgers passed away Saturday, July 4, 2009 at his home after a short illness. He was born August 30, 1930 in Charleston, WV, son of Luther Bryant Rodgers, Sr. and Laura Chloe Lanham Rodgers. Luke served in the U.S. Army Air Corp (later the U.S. Air Force) from 1950-1954, serving in Texas, Japan, Viet Nam and Korea. He retired as a Staff Sergeant. He later worked for Union Carbide Corp. in West Virginia and retired from Ford, Bacon and Davis in Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by both his parents, his sister Mary Robinson, and his brother Doyle Rodgers. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Toni B. Rodgers of West Monroe; sister and brother-in-law Barbara and Don Warden of Florida; sister Phyllis Williams of West Virginia; step-son John Raymon Shannon of Texas; step-daughter Angie Whitener of Texas; step-granddaughters Shannon and Jennifer Whitener of Texas; sister-in-law Erin Sikes of Texas; along with several nieces and nephews as well as a host of friends. According to his wishes, he was cremated and his ashes will be sprinkled in the Gulf of Mexico from his step-son's boat. Honorary pallbearers will be Hollis Weir, Bob Viglini, Margaret Hunter, Matilda Clark, and nephew Steve Wild. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Service Committee of Highland Presbyterian Church (1403 Wellerman Road, West Monroe, LA 71291), Our House Help for Teenagers in Crisis (205 Smith Avenue, Monroe, LA 71203), or the charity of their choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MARY LUCILLE GRANT ROSE-NEATH BOSSIER CHAPEL BOSSIER CITY, LA Services for Mary Lucille Grant, 73, will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 10, 2009 at Bellaire Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Jeff Joyner, associate pastor of the church. Interment will be 3 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop, LA. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until service time Friday at the church. Mrs. Grant was born December 1, 1935 and died July 7, 2009. She was a retired rural mail carrier and a member of Bellaire Baptist Church. Her husband, Howard Grant, parents, Julian and Pearl Carter and a sister, Viney Antley preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister, Carolyn Laster and husband William of Marion, LA, brother, Jimmy Ray Carter and wife Monica of Collinston, LA, five nephews and one niece. Family members will serve as pallbearers.

OUIDA MCDUFFIE CUPIT Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Ouida McDuffie Cupit, 81, of West Monroe, LA will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 10, 2009, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA with Rev. Skip Dean officiating. Interment will follow in Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Cupit was born April 23, 1928 in Franklin Parish, LA and passed away July 7, 2009, in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of the Sonshine Sunday School Class of Highland Baptist Church in West Monroe. She loved to knit, work in her yard and garden, cook and can vegetables. Mrs. Cupit was a talented cake decorator and co-owner of Kitchen Kapers and specialized in teaching Wilton cake decorating classes. Mrs. Cupit was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Cupit; son, Gillis Cupit; grandson, Scott David Little and son-in-law, John Paul Little. Survivors include her daughter, Judy Clark and husband, Ronnie; daughter-in-law, Susie Cupit; grandsons, Brian Little, Eric Little and Brent Little; granddaughter, Amy Alexander; sister, Marilyn DeMoss, brother, Roy McDuffie. Pallbearers are grandsons, Brian Little, Eric Little, Brent Little and Scott Alexander; and nephew, Scott Cupit and special friend, Jerry Batson. The family extends a very special thank you and their love to Mrs. Cupit's brothers-in-law, Cleon Cupit and Shirley Cupit; and to her devoted and special friend, Willie Jean Sheilds. Memorials may be made to Highland Baptist Church Building Fund or charity of your choice. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Thelma Audirsch, 99
Thelma Audirsch of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dena Shipp Bailes, 70
CLARKS — Dena Shipp Bailes, retired Richland Parish Schools bus driver, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Bethany Cemetery.

Edith Jean Hassell Barham, 67
WINNSBORO — Edith Jean Hassell Barham, a substance abuse counselor, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home.

Steve Boyette, 54
WILSDSVILLE — Steve Boyette, an Army veteran, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Evangeline Baptist Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in church cemetery.

William Hunter Carr, 18
BOSCO — William Hunter Carr, a student, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Mary Desanto, 55
JONESVILLE — Mary Desanto died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Robert Kelley Jr., 64
Robert Kelley Jr. of Monroe, former Richwood chief of police, died June 29. Family and friends service is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in 10 a.m. Saturday in Walker Cemetery, Giblang under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Martha Ann McDonald, 52
Martha Ann McDonald of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Chatham. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lillian Hill Reed, 87
Lillian Hill Reed of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

Lugene Smith Jr., 38
CARROLLTON, Texas — Lugene Smith Jr., an air-conditioner technician, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist church, Grambling. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

Melba J. Greer St. Vgine, 75
Melba J. Greer St. Vgine of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Judy F. Till, 86
MARRERO — Judy F. Till formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged:
Carradine, Lula: 3 p.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe.
Dumas, Ida Eloise: 2 p.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Green, John Henry: 2 p.m. Thursday, Our Lady of Fatima, Monroe.
Maxwell, Earnestine: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe.
McKoin, Veronica Hope: 2 p.m. Thursday, Mount Zion Church of God, Oak Grove.
Rodgers Jr., Luther Bryant: 11 a.m. Saturday, Highland Presbyterian Church, West Monroe.
Rosson, Louise Sharp: 10 a.m. Thursday, Enterprise Cemetery, Farmerville.
Sims Jr., Clinton: 2 p.m. Monday, First Kingdom Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Treadway, Joan: Noon Thursday, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe.

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

EO F. HALEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside funeral and interment services for Mrs. Cleo F. Haley, 77, of West Monroe will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 11, 2009, at Hasley Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. A long-time resident of Ouachita Parish, Mrs. Haley was born February 25, 1932, the daughter of the late Eunice and Lida Prestridge Brumfield. Mrs. Haley was a homemaker and a member of the 1st Assembly of God of West Monroe. She passed away in West Monroe on Friday, July 3, 2009 Her husband, James Haley, her daughter, Linda, and a brother "Mac" preceded her in death. Survivors include 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

JAMES WESTSON (JIM) NEWELL, SR . Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial Services for Mr. James Weston (Jim) Newell, Sr, 69, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, July 10, 2009 at the Jackson Street Church of Christ with Mr. Don Delukie officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Newell was born on March 4, 1940 in Alexandria, LA and passed away on July 8, 2009 at his residence in West Monroe, LA. He was a member of the Jackson Street Church of Christ in Monroe, LA. Mr. Newell attended Louisiana State University, where he played on the 58 and 59 Football Teams that played in the Sugar Bowl. He graduated from Louisiana College with a degree in mathematics. Mr. Newell had many hobbies that included dogs, sports, hunting, cooking, and music. Survivors include his children, James Weston "Bucky" Newell Jr., wife Brenda and their son, Josh, Kenneth Victor Newell and his children, Ashley, Courtney, Landrie and Logan, Mavi Newell Dean and her daughters, Madison and Meredith; sisters, Linda Newell Watson and Connie Newell Dyer and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. until service time at Jackson Street Church of Christ. Memorials may be made to the Jackson Street Church of Christ. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

JUDY FREE TILL Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Judy Free Till, 86, of Marrero, LA, formerly of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, July 11, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Warren Waymond officiating. Interment will follow at Crowville Masonic Cemetery in Crowville, LA. Judy Free Till passed away Wednesday morning, July 8, 2009 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was a native of Ringgold, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA and Terrytown, LA. She joins her husband of 65 years, James A. Till, in heaven. Also preceded in death by her parents, John Free and Bessie Price Free; her children, Delois Lowry (Kenneth Lowry), Shirley Houghton; her brother James S. Free; and a great grandson, Tyler Houghton. Loving Mother of Gloria Dupree (Wayne Dupree), Mickle Till (Betty Massey), Newell Till (Rebecca Heathcock) and Brenda Sholar (Jimmy Sholar). She has 13 grand children, Donnie Whittington (Cyndy), Tammy Stansbury (Dave), Eddy Houghton (Becky), Cindy Baer (Jimmy), Stoney Houghton(Sharon), Mike Till, Jr(Charlotte), Russell Till(Marie), Jerry Wayne Till, Terra Till, Cody Till, Cheyenne Till, Kyla Sholar, Travis Sholar; 19 great grandchildren, Jerry Don Whittington (Tammy), Randi Kaye Smith(Bobby), Brandi Boudreaux, Kenny Boudreaux, Brooklyn Stansbury, Hollie Stansbury, Emily Anne Baer, Jeremy Houghton, Kelly Houghton, Dustin Guest, Crystal Johnston, Jacob Till, Dylan Till, Jonathon Osborn, Tristin Osborn, Kaitlyn Osborn, Jade Hymer, Brianna Till, and Timmy Joe Till; 3 great-great grandchildren, Dakota Smith, Brooklyn Smith, and Makayla Smith; and son-in-law, Jerry Houghton. She is also survived by a loving sister-in-law and close friend Florice Till Free; 3 sisters, Luddie Edwards, Alice Nichols, and Marie Hale; and her little dog, Smokey. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Baer, Travis Sholar, Eddy Houghton, Kenny Boudreaux, Stoney Houghton, Emile Ray, Jr., Dave Stansbury, and Randy Adams. Judy was loved and affectionately known for her good nature and caring heart. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and sister-in-law, who cherished her family. She was a good friend to everybody. Visitation will be Friday 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family would like to thank Egan Home Health and Heart of Hospice for their professional care and loving concern of our mother. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MELBA J. ST.VGINE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Melba J. St.Vgine will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, July 11, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Gerald Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. St.Vgine was born August 9, 1933 and passed away Wednesday, July 08, 2009 after a sudden illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Louis St.Vgine; son, David G. St.Vgine; parents, Edwin and Eula Mae Greer; and brothers, Rodney Greer and John "Buddy" Greer. Survivors include her son, Danny R. St.Vgine and wife Beverly; daughters, Debra Wedgeworth and husband Dennis, Dori St.Vgine Givens and husband Louis, and Dana Benson and husband Douglas; daughter-in-law, Kelle St.Vgine; six wonderful grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and sisters, Louise West and Ruby Reeves. Pallbearers will be Timmy Williamson, Justin St.Vgine, Mike Reeves, Mickey Greer, Chris Greer, and Chris Lamanno. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, July 10, 2009, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

RITA DELORES JORDAN Clark-Griffin Funeral Company, Monroe, LA Memorial Services for Rita Delores Jordan, 58, of Clarks, LA.will be Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at the Clarks Baptist Church. She was born September 6, 1950 and gave up her fight with cancer on July 7, 2009. She was a Daughter, Wife Sister and "Special Auntie/Momma". She was preceded in death by her brother, Edgar McGraw, father, James McGraw, father-in-law, John Burton Jordan, grandparents, W.C. & Eddie Bee Beckham and step-father Reginald H. Smith. She is survived by: Her husband of 38 years Burton Jordan, Jr., mother, Louise Smith, Mother-in-law, Edna Jordan, Sisters: Kathy Whittington and husband Jimmy, Angela Hill and husband Bill, Diane Hollenshead and husband Mike. Brothers-and-Sisters-in-law: John and Mary Jordan, Wayne and Christine Jordan, Jack and Vickie Jordan, Wesley and Susan Jordan, Jodie Jordan, Angela (Jordan) Gregory and Camille (Jordan) Peterson. She is also survived by all her "Special Auntie/Momma" children: Jennifer and Andrew Gibson, Christy Montgomery, Victoria Greene, Logan Whitten, John Jr. and Angie Jordan, Stacey and Jai Denmon, Amanda Jordan, Lacie Jordan, Holly and Melissa Williams, Charles and Tony Gregory, Aaron Jordan, Lauryn and Kirstyn Peterson, Heather Montgomery, Corey, Cameron, Chloe and Michael Green, Sarah Jordan, Bruce, Kyleigh and Kayla Jordan and Hayden Isabella "Izzy" Donald. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rita Jordan Memorial Fund at Homeland Bank (for medical expenses) at HFSB, P.O. Box 250, Columbia, LA. 71418 or to your favorite charity.

WILLIAM HUNTER CARR Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for William Hunter Carr, age 18 of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 11, 2009 from the chapel of Bosco Baptist Church in Monroe with Bro. Bruce Underwood officiating. Interment will follow at Bosco Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation will be Friday evening at the church from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Hunter was born on May 21, 1991 in Monroe and passed from this life on July 8, 2009 in Monroe. He was a born again Christian having been baptized on May 20, 2001 and a member of Bosco Baptist Church. Hunter loved dancing and all types of music. He enjoyed just being with his friends and family and hanging out. He was loved by everyone that knew him and never met a stranger. Hunter always brought a smile and laugh to those around him. He will be missed deeply, but never forgotten. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Arlin Carr and Earline Carr and his uncle, Charles Holder. Survivors include his mother; Juanita Carr of Monroe, two sisters; Sommer Carr Black and husband, Chad and Malana Carr all of Monroe, two nephews; Aiden Wilkinson and Jett Black, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, special friends the Duke family and so many other friends it is beyond words. Pallbearers will be Destin Duke, Brice Arseneaux, Justin Carr, Jeffrey Haddox, Chad Wilkinson, Scott Oliver and Jared Rivere. Honorary pallbearers will be Tristen Duke, Kaleb McMillon and Andrew Walters. In lieu of flowers any planned memorials may be made in Hunter's name to Bosco Baptist Church, 334 Blankston Rd., Monroe, LA 71202. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com.

Joe Bowie, 71
Joe Bowie of Monroe, an auto mechanic, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakey Cemetery, Gilbert.

Wilda Phillips Busbice, 87
BOSSIER CITY -- Wilda Phillips Busbice, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Community of Christ Church, Eros. Visitation is noon until service time Sunday at the church. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Willie H. Crawford, 69
RAYVILLE -- Willie H. Crawford, a consultant, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bethel Baptist Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

Fred Davidson, 75
RUSTON -- Fred Davidson died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Vienna Cemetery, Vienna.

Ruby A. Ezell, 58
GILBERT -- Ruby A. Ezell, a schoolteacher, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert. Visitation is 5 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

George Finley Jr., 66
WINNSBORO -- George Finley Jr., a farmer, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-7 p.m Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Winnsboro.

James Samuel Free, 54
KEATCHIE -- James Samuel Free died Monday. Memorial services are 4 p.m. Saturday at Corinth Church, Corinth under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home, Shreveport.

Johnny Grigsby, 78
Johnny Grigsby of West Monroe, a retired farmer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lois Hollis Saunders Heard, 95
SPEARSVILLE -- Lois Hollis Saunders Heard, a retired insurance agent, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Antioch Church of Christ, Spearsville. Visitation is noon until time of service Friday at the church. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Cornelius Herron, 42
WINNSBORO --Cornelius Herron died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Winnsboro under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Reva M. Kent, 94
Reva M. Kent of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m Saturday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Downsville. Visitation is 1-6 p.m Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in church cemetery.

Ovid L. Love, 77
DOWNSVILLE -- Ovid L. Love, a printer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Clark-Griffin Funeral Co., West Monroe.

Lacie B. Marchant, 61
Lacie B. Marchant of West Monroe, an accountant and property manager, died Wednesday. Memorial services will be announced at a later date under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Peyton Rhianne Mitchell, infant
HOMER --Peyton Rhianne Mitchell, daughter of Rachael Pugh and Ryan Mitchell, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Friday at Arlington Cemetery, Homer under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Etta Smith Moore, 67
BASTROP -- Etta Virginia Smith Moore, a retired Morehouse Parish schoolteacher, died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at Greater Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Friday at Loche's Mortuary, Bastrop. Burial will be in Howell Cemetery, Collinston.

Marvin Nelson, 63
Marvin Nelson of West Monroe, an auto body repairman, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Earnest Reynolds Sr., 55
LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Earnest Reynolds Sr., a laborer, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m Sunday at Northstar Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Heavenly Rest Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Henry Stokes, 63
LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Henry Stokes, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-5 p.m Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Way-A-Way Cemetery, Hollybrook.

Ethel Parks Thompson, 98
WINNSBORO -- Ethel Parks Thompson, a retired elementary schoolteacher, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Winnsboro Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged:
Barham, Edith Jean Hassell: 10 a.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Boyette, Steve: 2 p.m. Friday, Evangeline Baptist Church, Jonesville.
Carradine, Lula: 3 p.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe.
Dumas, Ida Eloise: 2 p.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Kelley Jr., Robert: 6 p.m. Friday, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.
Maxwell, Earnestine: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe.
McDonald, Martha Ann: 10 a.m. Friday, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Chatham.
Reed, Lillian Hill: 10 a.m. Friday, Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Rodgers Jr., Luther Bryant: 11 a.m. Saturday, Highland Presbyterian Church, West Monroe.
Smith Jr., Lugene: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling.
Sims Jr., Clinton: 2 p.m. Monday, First Kingdom Baptist Church, Tallulah.

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

JOHNNY GRIGSBY Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Johnny Grigsby, 78 of West Monroe, LA formerly of Holly Ridge, LA will be 2:00 PM Saturday, July 11, 2009 at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ with Mike Kellett officiating with Stan Fortenberry assisting. Interment will follow at Hasley Memorial Pavilion in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Grigsby was born June 5, 1931 in Darnell, AR and passed away on July 9, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Johnny was a member of Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ruben and Rubie Grigsby; brother, Leon Grigsby; and sister, Marie Grigsby. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Juanita Grigsby; children, Judy Diane Caldwell and husband Scott, Johnny Lee Grigsby and wife Hope, and Lori Faith Saxton and husband Tom; grandchildren, Kristy Lee Caldwell, David Jeff Caldwell, John Michael Caldwell, and Joshua Lee Comeaux; sisters, Elsie Lee Thomas and husband Raymond, and Lola Inez Griggs; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Stan Fortenberry, John Grigson, Sam Sidders, Charles Many, Tommy Powell, and Scott Nelson. Honorary pallbearers will be Carl Allison, Billy Downey, and Glenn Baber. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

PAUL P. PRICE, SR. Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA. Funeral services for Paul P. Price, Sr., 86, of Winnsboro will be held on Sunday, July 12, at 2:00 P. M. at Winnsboro First United Methodist Church under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Rev. Bill Foster, Rev. Francis Guy, and Rev. Lionel Robinson will officiate with internment to follow at Chase Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. Saturday, July 11, at the funeral home. Mr. Price was born September 27, 1922 and passed away July 10, 2009 at his home in Winnsboro. Mr. Price was a lifelong resident of Winnsboro, and a member of the Winnsboro High School Class of 1939. He was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University, as well as a veteran of World War II. He was also a licensed ham radio operator with call letters K5AIM. He was self-employed throughout his working life as a land abstracter and real estate appraiser, and published the Franklin Parish Daily Legal News for over 60 years. Mr. Price was a successful businessman in Winnsboro, a charter member of the Winnsboro Rotary Club, and served on the Board of Directors of Winnsboro State Bank and Trust Company for the past 21 years. Those who knew him experienced his dry yet quick sense of humor which stayed with him until his final days. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and it was his family that brought him his greatest joy and comfort throughout his life. Mr. Price was predeceased by his parents, Allen L. and Stella Price, his daughter, Pamela Louise Price McWilliams, two sisters, Rogenia Price Hollis and Bessie Price Johnston, and a half-brother, Allen Lott Price. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lena Radau Price; a son, Paul P. Price, Jr. and wife Lindy of Winnsboro; five grandchildren; Heather Price Jemerson and fiancé Randy Thornhill of Winnsboro; Emily McWilliams Palmer and husband John of West Monroe; "Trey" Price and wife Beth of Winnsboro; Maria McWilliams Tyler and husband Ryan of West Monroe; and Patrick McWilliams and wife Jordan of West Monroe. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren, Hannah and Jacob Jemerson, Meagan and Mason Palmer, Camryn and Keegan Price, and Pamela Blake Tyler. Mr. Price is also survived by two step-grandchildren, Nikki Stewart of Winnsboro and Chris Lewis of Chattanooga, TN. Pallbearers will be Trey Price, Patrick McWilliams, Ryan Tyler, John Palmer, Randy Thornhill, and Pat Hollis. Honorary pallbearers will be the Winnsboro State Bank Board of Directors. The family would like to thank the staff at Fresenius Dialysis Unit in Winnsboro and the Glenwood Acute Dialysis Unit for their care during the past several years, along with his fellow dialysis patients who touched Mr. Price in a variety of ways during the time he spent with them. The family also expresses their appreciation to Dr. Ewing and the staff at Louisiana Extended Care Hospital in West Monroe, as well as the staff at HomeCare Resources. In addition, the family would like to thank Dr. Michael Hand, whose compassion during a difficult time will not be forgotten. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com

RUBY NELL BORDELON Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Ruby Bordelon was born on December 12, 1932, in Bogalusa, LA, to Kate Welch and Cleveland Paul Newchurch and died at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA, on July 9, 2009. Ruby was married to Burton J. Bordelon on August 26, 1949 and had two children-- John B. Bordelon and Patricia Bordelon Kuethe. Ruby was saved in New Orleans, LA at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church under Revered Hundrup at the age of twelve and has served her Lord faithfully since that day, as God is her witness. She has been a faithful member of Bonita Road Baptist Church in Bastrop, LA for 30 years. Ruby loved each member of her family dearly and was a shining example of a faithful Christian and witness to the Lord. She led a blessed, happy, fulfilled life and will be truly missed by many, many people who loved her. Ruby Bordelon was preceded in death by her loving husband, Burton J. Bordelon and three grandchildren, Baby Boy Bordelon, John Jason Bordelon and Travis Paul Bordelon. She is survived by her two children, John and Sharon Bordelon of Jackson, AL and Patricia and Kermit Kuethe of Bastrop, LA; six grandchildren, Christie and Jason Taylor of Murfreesboro, TN, Aprille and Donnie Rhodes of Gardendale, AL, Jenny and Andrew Guill of Council Bluffs, IA, Ellie and Ryan Jones of Baton Rouge, LA, Maggie Sims of Monroe, LA and Hubert Sims of Bastrop, LA; six great grandchildren, Jacob and Laura Rose Taylor, Payton Rhodes, Sam and Amelia Guill and Ava Jones; and many dear friends and family members. As Ruby wrote in a letter to her family, "Always remember, God is good, ALL the time. Thank Him in the bad times as well as the good times. I hope and pray I have left a witness you all can be proud of." Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Sunday, July 12, 2009 at Bonita Road Baptist Church with Revs. Marty Black and Jimmie Herring officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday at the Church. Pallbearers are Jason Taylor, Donnie Rhodes, Andrew Guill, Ryan Jones, Hubert Sims and Ken Generoso. Honorary pallbearers are the deacons of Bonita Road Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Bonita Road Baptist Church in Ruby's memory.

WADE NEELEY, II God saw he was getting tired And a cure was not to be. So he put His arms around him And whispered, "Come with Me. With tearful eyes we watched him suffer And saw him fade away. Although we loved him dearly, We could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating that day, and put Hard working hands to rest. God broke our hearts and prove to us He only takes the best. Love, Kim

WELLMAN CECIL JOHNSON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Wellman Cecil Johnson, 76, of Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, July 12, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Mike Sammons officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Johnson passed away Friday, July 10, 2009. He attended Ouachita High School and Monroe Business College. Mr. Johnson was a U. S. Navy veteran. Employers include: Howard Griffin, Young's Janitorial Service, Barron Mobile Homes, Farmerville Saw & Tractor, City Motors of Bastrop, and Friendly Finance. Mr. Johnson loved boat racing and was a lifetime member of the American Outboard Federation. He was instrumental in raising funds to build Lake Bulow in Pineville, LA, which is the home of hundred of world speed records. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his parents, Wellman Hugh and Athalie Venable Johnson; and brother, Jerry Roy Johnson. Survivors include his daughters, Mona Johnson Gabriel and husband Jack, and Kay Johnson Day and husband David; sons, Mark Johnson and wife Angela, and Marvin Johnson; sister-in-law, Ann Rizzo Johnson; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be John Gabriel, Daniel Gabriel, Christopher Day, Russell Solomon, Donovan Johnson, and Mike Venable. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

WILDA PHILLIPS BUSBICE Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Funeral services for Wilda Phillips Busbice will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at Community of Christ Church in Eros, LA., at 3:00 P.M. Bro. Robert Hill will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Community of Christ Cemetery. Visitation will also be held on Sunday at the church from noon until funeral time. Mrs. Busbice, a homemaker, was born on December 2, 1921, and passed away on July 8, 2009. She was 87. Survivors include, Two Daughters, Gwen Gordon of Shreveport, LA.; Peggy Hastings and husband Ralph of Bossier City, LA. One Brother, Carl Phillips and wife Doris of Goddard, KS.; Four Grandchildren, Tammy Schaefer and husband Earl of Rota, Spain Deborah Houghes and husband Brian of Denham Springs, LA. Nikki Baldwin of Shreveport, LA.; Susan Lefebvre and husband Josh of Bossier City, LA.; Seven Great-Grandchildren. Mrs. Busbice was preceded in death by her husband, Lannie Mack Busbice, her parents, Lannie and Mattie Phillips, one sister, Gene Phillips and a son-in-law, Billy Gordon

Robert Douglas, 65
RAYVILLE -- Robert Douglas died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Minnie Jones, 88
CHICAGO -- Minnie Jones, formerly of Rayville, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Clarence Redden Jr., 66
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Clarence Redden Jr. died June 29. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Michael Smith, 47
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Michael Smith, formerly of Bastrop, a construction worker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

A.W. Thompson, 93
RUSTON -- A.W. Thompson, a retired banker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Edwin C. Tipton, 68
Edwin C. Tipton of West Monroe, an electrician, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Clark-Griffin Funeral Co., West Monroe.

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

A.W. (ADDISON WALTER) THOMPSON Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral service for A. W. (Addison Walter) Thompson, age 93, of Ruston will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 13, 2009 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Ruston, LA. Officiating the service will be Rev. Brian Mercer. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mr. Thompson was born June 12, 1916 and passed away July 10, 2009 in Ruston, Louisiana Mr. Thompson's parent's were Add Thompson and Virginia Spinks Thompson. Mr. Thompson is survived by his beloved wife of 73 years, Scriven Williamson Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University and served in the United States Army in World War II. He served with the 1 158th Engineer Combat Group and with the 733 Engineering Depot Company where he was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant after serving in Blacksburg Virginia, Laon, France and the Philippines. Mr. Thompson was a career banker and began his banking career with Commercial National Bank in Shreveport, Louisiana. His banking career was interrupted by World War II. After World War II, Mr. Thompson worked at First National Bank in Ruston where he served in a number of capacities before becoming Vice President and ultimately President. In 1975 Mr. Thompson became President of Ruston Building and Loan where he served until 1992 when he retired. Mr. Thompson was serving as Director Emeritus at Bank of Ruston at the time of his death. Mr. Thompson was a long time member of the Rotary Club of Ruston and was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church of Ruston. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife, and a number of cousins, and is remembered by countless friends and colleagues. The family of Mr. Thompson is especially appreciative of the care provided by Dr. Mark Blackwelder, Kathryn Baker, Brian and Shelley Mercer, and countless others who helped both Mr. and Mrs. Thompson through a number of illnesses. Pallbearers will be Dhu Thompson, Francis Thompson, Mike Thompson, Julian S. (Bud) Thompson, Jr.; Benny Denny, and Hank Frazier. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. to service time Monday, July 13, 2009 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Ruston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

B. ANNETTA COLVIN Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Ms. B. Annetta Colvin, age 61, of Shreveport, LA formerly of Bernice, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Bernice, LA. Officiating the service will be Rev. Lamar Skinner. Interment will follow at Bernice Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Ms. Colvin was born November 18, 1947 and passed July 11, 2009 following a lengthy illness. Ms. Colvin was a former employee of the Bank of Bernice, Community Trust Bank and the Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bernice. She is preceded in death by her parents: Charles and Cleo Colvin; and a sister: Lesca Garland. Ms. Colvin is survived by daughter: Kerri Staggs and husband Sean of Shreveport; grandchildren: Ryan and Samantha Staggs of Shreveport; brothers: Charles E. Colvin, Jr and wife Marcia of Ruston, and Bill Colvin and wife Janie of Brentwood, TN; sister: Marian Roberts and husband Ricky of Smackover, AR.; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff of Pierremont Health Care and Dr. Eric Smith and staff for their care given to Annetta during her time in Shreveport. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Bernice, or the American Diabetes Association. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday July 13, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Bernice, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

GEORGE WESLEY HUMPHRIES Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mr. George Wesley Humphries, 65, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, July 12, 2009 at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe with Rev. Tony Smith officiating. Mr. Humphries was born July 13, 1943 in Rayville, LA and passed away July 11, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital. He is preceded in death by his father, Clarence Edward Humphries; mother, Dorothy Humphries Martinez; and step father, Maurice Martinez He is survived by his wife, Mary Lynn Humphries; children, Sandra Humphries, Kathryn Valentine and husband Ben, Linda Hill and husband Mike, Glenn Humphries and wife Lea, Steve Humphries and wife Marsha, and Brandon Humphries; eight grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Glenn Humphries, Steve Humphries, Brandon Humphries, Earl Slade, Ben Valentine, Mike Hill, Marlon Ramsey, and Josh Knighten. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

JOHN DAVID GOFORTH July 12, 1982 - May 4, 2008 No farewell words were spoken, you were gone before we knew it, and only God can tell us why. We love you & miss you. Mom, Dad, Shannon, April, James & Brooke

KEITH MONTGOMERY FRAZIER McMullen Funeral Home Columbus, GA Keith Montgomery Frazier, 47, of Monroe, LA died Wednesday, July 8, 2009 in Monroe, LA. A memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M., Monday, July 13, 2009 at McMullen Funeral Home Chapel with Keith's brother, Gary of Jacksonville, FL conducting the service. Keith was born July 8, 1962 in Wichita, KS and died July 8, 2009 in Monroe, LA. He was a computer network engineer for Century-Tel in Monroe. Keith served four years on active duty in the U.S. Army as staff sergeant and eight additional years in the Army Reserve as Master Sergeant. Keith was preceded in death by his beloved father, Lyle Frazier, grandparents, Herbert and Mary Frazier, and Chester and Ruth Williams. Keith is survived by his beloved mother, Mae Frazier of Columbus, GA, brothers, Steve, Gary, and Ken, nephew, Issac and niece, Marty, grand nieces, Maddy and Millie, and grand nephews, Creyo and Ian. Keith will be laid to rest following the Columbus memorial service later in the week at Lakeview Cemetery in Wichita, KS with other family members who preceded him in death. Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com

LOIS SANDERS JOHNS BOOKER Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA Services for Lois Sanders Johns Booker will be held at 2:00 P. M. on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. with Rev. John Harp and Rev. Bill Page of Brookwood Baptist Church presiding. Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Lois Sanders Johns Booker, 81, died July 11, 2009 at Lifecare Hospital in Shreveport, LA following surgery complications. She was born September 4, 1927, in Winnfield, LA. in the Gaars Mill Community. She attended Gaars Mill School and Welcome Home Baptist Church where she made a profession of faith when she was twelve years old. As a young woman, Miss Lois managed the The College Friend, a diner on the campus of Northeast State College, where she enjoyed getting to know the Monroe community. She was encouraged to apply as a Drivers License Examiner Clerk position with the Louisiana Department of Public Safety. She was employed by the State Police Headquarters for the Monroe office and helped open the new West Monroe Office. She was a trailblazer in Louisiana politics and became the first female Supervisor for the Louisiana Department of Public Safety. For 30 years Miss Lois was known as the "Drivers License Lady." Not only did she support the role of public service officials, she entered the political arena in a bid for Alderman of West Monroe. Lois was an active member of the First Baptist Church of West Monroe, as well as being a patron of the Monroe Little Theatre and Miss Louisiana Pageant. She was a regular volunteer for the Glenwood Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, the West Monroe Civic Center, Civil Defense, and West Monroe Lions Club. Lois was well-traveled and enjoyed a great many adventures abroad. She was a board member of Twin City Bank of West Monroe and was named as a Paul Harris Fellow for the Monroe Rotary Club. She served as a Grand High Priestess for the El Lotus Court #82 of the Ladies Oriental Shrine and the Order of the Eastern Star. Her greatest love was working for the Shriners Hospitals. She organized endless parties and hand-made needed bags and quilts for the patients. She enjoyed being Mrs. Claus for their annual Christmas party at the Shriners Hospital in Shreveport. After moving next door to daughter Jo in Shreveport in 1991, Lois became a vital part of the Southern Hills community. She was a member of Brookwood Baptist Church. Lois was an accomplished seamstress and an avid LSU fan. She has always been known for her generosity to others. Her greatest gift to all around her was her never-ending positive spirit of encouragement, love, and support. She counted everything as a blessing and never let others forget how fortunate they were. She was preceded in death by her parents, Viola and Chester Sanders, first husband, Elmer Johns, and second husband, Lewis (P.L.) Booker, and brothers, Robert Sanders, Derald Sanders, Chester Sanders, Jr. and Charles Sanders, and grandson, Richard Alexander. Lois is survived by her daughter Jo and husband Gene Rhymes of Shreveport; granddaughters, Rhonda and husband Todd Alexander of Stephenville, TX. and Shelly Barrett of Bossier City; great-grandchildren, Jennifer Coutee of Weatherford, TX. and Josh Barrett of Bossier City; brothers, Garland and wife Udene Sanders, Don and wife Etta Sanders, sister Doyce and husband George Garner, sisters-in-law Norene Sanders and Bobbie Sanders, numerous nieces and nephews, and many loving friends. The family extends special thanks and gratitude to Dr.Tim Nicholls and all the loving, caring employees of Lifecare Hospital in Shreveport. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children in Shreveport. Visitation on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 from 12:00 until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

STANLEY DOUGLAS MATLOCK Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Stanley Douglas Matlock, 42, of Marion, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, July 13, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Jerry Price officiating. Interment will follow at Loch Arbor Cemetery. Mr. Matlock passed away Saturday, July 11, 2009. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. His sister, Lorea Matlock, preceded him in death. Survivors include his parents, Marvin and Wanda Matlock; three sisters, Susan Matlock, Leatha Fox and husband John, and Rhonda Matlock; three brothers, Marvin, Jr. and wife Terri, Marshall and wife Deb, and Ricky and wife Reba; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Carter Dupree, Jimmy Matlock, Billy Matlock, Jr., Charles Heflin, Lavelle Williamson, James Taylor, and Ronnie Stripling. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

WALTER ARNO VINCENT Robert Barham Family Funeral Home, Meridian, MS Services for Walter Arno Vincent will be held on Monday, July 13, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Sonny Vincent officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home located 6300 Hwy 39 North, Meridian, MS. in charge of arrangements. Mr. Vincent, age 93, of Petal, MS (previously of Meridian, MS) died Thursday, July 9, 2009. Mr. Vincent was passionate about mentoring, nurturing, and supporting young people in their pursuit of higher education. Therefore, the family respectfully requests in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the East Central Community College Arno and Ruth Carr Vincent scholarship fund, which may be submitted to the following address: ECCC Foundation, P.O. Box 129, Decatur, MS, 39327, or the University of Southern Mississippi Arno and/or Ruth Carr Vincent scholarship fund, which may be submitted to the following address: USM Foundation, 118 College Drive, Box 10026, Hattiesburg, MS 39406. Survivors include his wife Winifred McElhaney; sister, Lorhee Hand; children, Pamela Fowlkes and husband Robbie of New Orleans, LA, and Daphne Lancaster and husband Glenn of Meridian, MS. grandchildren, Bruce Warner and his wife Alesa, Chrissy Warner Thomas, Natalie Miller Land, Lauren Miller, David Miller; great grandchildren, J.T. Thomas, Joshua Mitchell Thomas, Jackson Warner, Reagan Warner, and Garrison Land. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Carr Vincent. Visitation will be Sunday 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service.

Charlotte Lamkin Barham, 65
RUSTON -- Charlotte Lamkin Barham, retired from the Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston.

Billy Joe Fife Sr., 57
Billy Joe Fife Sr. of West Monroe, a cleaning technician, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is noon until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

George Wesley Humphries, 65
George Wesley Humphries of West Monroe, a retired pest exterminator, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Wellman Cecil Johnson, 76
Wellman Cecil Johnson of Monroe, a retired sales manager, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Reva M. Kent, 94
Reva M. Kent of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Downsville. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Arlisa G. Manning, 45
Arlisa G. Manning of West Monroe, a teacher, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greater Realness Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Paul Price Sr., 86
WINNSBORO -- Paul Price Sr., an abstracter, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Winnsboro First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Chase Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Previously acknowledged:
Busbice, Wilda Phillips: 3 p.m Sunday, Community of Christ Church, Eros.
Davidson, Fred: 2 p.m Sunday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Rayville.
Nelson, Marvin: 2 p.m. Sunday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Reynolds Sr., Earnest: 1 p.m. Sunday, Northstar Baptist Church, Lake Providence.
Sims Jr., Clinton: 2 p.m. Monday, First Kingdom Baptist Church, Tallulah.

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

COY EUGENE LEE, SR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe, LA Family and friends will gather together to celebrate the life of Coy Eugene Lee, Sr. of West Monroe, LA in the Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, July 14, at 10:00 A.M. Mr. Lee's wish was to live to be 90 years old. He was born May 18, 1919 and surpassed that by going to sleep in Jesus with his family and friends by his side in his home, July 11, 2009. Mr. Lee is survived by his loving and faithful wife, Myrtice Emily Lee, his five daughters: Mary Jane Robison-Kyser, Paula Powers, Michalene Lee-Hieb, Deborah Bailey, and Cara Lee; one son: Coy Eugene Lee, Jr.; his sister, Daisy Douthit; and sister-in-law Hazel Lee; 17 grand children and 23 great grandchildren. Mr. Lee was preceded in death by his brothers, Louis Lee, Kenneth Lee, and William Lee; and his parents, William and Mary Lee. Mr. Lee served his country during World War II as Technical Sergeant with the Company C271 Infantry. He fought in Central Europe, Northern France and Rhineland, and was honorably discharged September 29, 1945. In 1946, Mr. Lee began his internship in the jewelry business at Lee's Jewelry in West Monroe with his brother, Louis Lee, training him to do watch repair. Mr. Lee worked at Simmon's Jewelry for many years before his retirement in 1984. After his retirement, Mr. Lee and his wife moved to Arkansas for a few years. While there, Mr. Lee learned to weave and design oak baskets. He loved to be outdoors and his favorite hobby was fishing. Mr. Lee faithfully attended Westlakes Seventh-day Adventist Church in West Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be grandsons Gene Johnson, Trey Johnson, Gus Ortiz, Jack Robison, Blake Robison, and Jon Bostick. Honorary Pallbearers are Mark Lee and Will Phillips. Visitation will be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 PM, Monday, July 13, 2009. Graveside services will be at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Frost Town. A reception will be held following the graveside services for family and friends honoring Mr. Lee's life at the Westlakes Seventh-day Adventist Church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice Compassus, 2213 Justice Street, Monroe, LA, 71201. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

JAMES WILSON "JIMMY" PATTERSON FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA. Funeral services for Mr. James Wilson "Jimmy" Patterson, 61, of Choudrant will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday at Downsville United Methodist Church with Rev. Jerry Fletcher and Gloria Youngblood officiating. Interment will be in the Downsville Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Jimmy, an electrical designer, died July 11, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Rowena Reppond Patterson; mother, Louise Plair & husband, Ray; sister: Helen Schubert & husband, Tony and their 2 children: Leigh Ann and Daniel Schubert and a myriad of friends and neighbors. Pallbearers will be Harry Hinton, Brad Traylor, Robert Traylor, Don Dunaway, Conroy McCann, Bud Traylor, Troy Whitman and Wayne Hammons. Honorary pallbearers are John Sistrunk, John Wallace, Doug McGehee, Wayne McFarland, Butch Farmer, Max Hammons, Johnny McFarland and James B. Guice. Visitation will be at Downsville United Methodist Church on Monday from 5:00 P.M. until. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com

SHIRLEY ANN BROWN Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Ann Brown, 78, of West Monroe will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 14, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Tom Lowe officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Church Cemetery. Mrs. Brown was born July 27, 1930 in Huttig, AR. She was the daughter of the late John and Lessie Dorman. Mrs. Brown went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2009. She was a dedicated wife and mother who loved cooking and planning family gatherings. Her children remember her love of playing and singing around the piano. She is preceded in death by her precious husband of almost 50 years, Hugh Roy Brown. She is survived by her four daughters, Patricia Hudgins and husband Bill, Sue Thomas and husband Lee, Mary Lee and husband Denny, and Denise Audirsch and husband Brent; one son, John C. Brown; granddaughters, Jenny Loftin, Christy Russ, Karen Brooks, and April Augerson; grandsons, Charles Thomas, Andrew Thomas, Johnny Thomas, Wayne Hudgins, Jon Hudgins, Mark Hudgins, Josh Audirsch, Brandon Brown, and Nick Brown; seventeen great grandchildren; sister, Jeanette Hinton and husband Bob; and brother, Gene Dorman. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Lois Sanders Booker, 81
SHREVEPORT — Lois Sanders Johns Booker, formerly of West Monroe, a retired department of motor vehicles examiner, died Saturday. Service is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery. Visitation is noon until service Tuesday.

John Edward Clements, 87
John Edward Clements, of Monroe, a retired oilfield worker, died Sunday. Graveside service is 1 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road. Visitation is 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

B. Annetta Colvin, 61
SHREVEPORT — B. Annetta Colvin, formerly of Bernice, a retired bookkeeper, died Saturday. Service is 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Bernice. Burial will be in Bernice City Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the church.

Mary Ann DeSanto, 55
JONESVILLE — Mary Ann DeSanto died July 7. Service is 3 p.m. Monday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 11 a.m. until service.

Juanita Guerriero, 102
Juanita Guerriero, of Monroe, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn's Funeral Home, Sterlington Road.

Idelle M. Jones, 86
SHREVEPORT — Idelle M. Jones, formerly of Ruston, a retired insurance executive assistant, died Saturday. Service is 11 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Pines Memorial Cemetery, Ruston. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. until service Tuesday at the funeral home.

Stanley Douglas Matlock, 42
MARION — Stanley Douglas Matlock, a painter, died Saturday. Service is 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road. Burial will be in Loch Arbor Cemetery, Swartz.

Bernice Pace, 76
START — Bernice Pace, a retired cashier, died Saturday. Service is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Start Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday.

James H. 'Skillet' Roach, 92
SIBLEY — James H. "Skillet" Roach, a retired dispatch manager with O'Neal Gas, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Ambrose White, 90
RAYVILLE — Ambrose White, retired from road construction, died Sunday. Service is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greer Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Previously acknowledged
Fife, Billy Joe Sr.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Kent, Reva M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Downsville.
Manning, Arlisa G.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Greater Realness Church.
Sims Jr., Clinton: 2 p.m. Monday, First Kingdom Baptist Church, Tallulah.

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

AGNES HELEN MAZIE Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes Helen Mazie, 83, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Lapine Assembly of God Church. Sister Mildred Lenard and Rev. George Bonner will officiate. Interment will follow at Chatham Cemetery, Chatham, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Mazie was born February 24, 1926 in Lagrange, Georgia and today Agnes won her battle and went to be with the Lord. She was preceded in death by her great- great granddaughter, Raelynn Hudleston and the love of her life her husband, Doyle Mazie. Agnes retired from St. Francis Hospital 6th floor after spending 23 years caring for patients there. She was often heard to say how much she enjoyed her days there and she wished that she had never retired. It was never just a job, it was something she loved. Her favorite pastime was playing bingo anytime that she could, she had many special friends there. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Whitlock and husband Harold; son, John David Hudleston and wife Judy; her brother, Ivy Barkwell; granddaughters, Jennifer Trim and her special friend Timothy Ward and Tonya Whitlock; four grandsons, Kenneth Hudleston, David Scott Hudleston, Donald Hudleston and Ronald Hudleston; fifteen great-grandchildren and special buddy great-grandson, Kaden Trim; two great- great grandchildren; special friends, Linda Baxley and Gail Wheelis. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Hudleston, Scott Hudleston, Donnie Hudleston, Ronnie Hudleston, Timothy Ward and Bruce Trim. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

AMBROSE WHITE Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Ambrose White, age 90, of Rayville, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville, LA with Bro. John Hall officiating. Interment will follow in Greer Cemetery, Rayville, LA. Mr. White was born May 5, 1919 and went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 12, 2009. Mr. White was a member of Zebedee Baptist Church. He was a WW II Army veteran having served in Germany. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Flavie White; daughter, Ethel Carnahan; sisters, Lou Basco, Liza Holloway, and Evelyn Vandersypen; brothers, Johnny White and Jimmy White; great granddaughter, McKenna White. Those left to cherish his memories are his beloved wife of 31 years, Pauline U. White; daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Charlie Dowden; son, Melvin White; sister, Rose Basco; brother, Artis White; 9 grandchildren and 16-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Leroy Ratcliff, Charles Ratcliff, Brian Ratcliff, Ricky Lacaze, Dewayne Lacaze, and Mark Wilcher. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com

ARLISA GAYLE MANNING Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Services will be held Tuesday, July 14, 2009, 11:00 A.M. at the Greater Realness Church, West Monroe, LA. with Pastor Don Banks, officiating under the directions of Hester Central State Funeral Home with interment at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Arlisa was born August 3, 1963, in Monroe, LA. to Henry and Helen Fuller Manning. She accepted Christ at the age of four and spent her life working and serving God in whatever capacity she could even after facing the battle of cancer. Her educational history began at Claiborne Elementary and graduated from WMHS in 1981. She received her B. S. from Wiley College, Marshall, Texas in 1985. She did further studies toward her Master's at Grambling State University and ULM. She worked in both City and Parish School Systems. At the beginning of her battle with cancer she was employed at Excelsior Christian School. Her love for children and teaching began at an early age and continued through death. Memories will always be cherished by her mother, Helen Fuller Manning, West Monroe, LA; Father, Henry Manning, Springfield, MO.; her two sons Adrian and Ivan Manning, West Monroe, LA., many aunts, uncles, cousins, Witness Project Breast Cancer Organization and friends.

JAMES H. "SKILLET" ROACH Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Mr. James H. "Skillet" Roach, age 92, of Choudrant, LA. will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. at the Alabama Presbyterian Church in Sibley, LA. Rev. Bill Willis will officiate with burial to follow in the Sibley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Mr. Roach was born on May 18, 1917 and passed away on July 12, 2009. Mr. Roach was a member of Alabama Presbyterian Church in Sibley and was an honorably discharged World War II veteran of the United States Army. He served as a member of the 204AA Aircraft National Guard and the 155 Infantry National Guard. Mr. Roach was a Louisiana Tech graduate and retired from O'Neal Gas as a dispatch manager. Mr. Roach is survived by his wife: Elizabeth Davis Roach of Choudrant, LA; two sons: James E. Roach & wife, Sherry of Haynesville, LA. and David Roach & wife, Beckie of Choudrant, LA; four grandchildren: James D. Roach & wife, Dawn; Kayla Winham & husband, Marvin; Angela Tuggle & husband, Lane; and Robert Roach & wife, Kim; seven great grand children: Stephen and Philip Winham; Jacob, Jonah, Jonathan Roach; and Chandler and Charlie Tuggle; brother: Robert Davis "Junior" Roach; sister: Virginia Elliott; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be: James David Roach, Lane Tuggle, Rob Roach, Jimmy Williams, Bobby Smith, and David Hammons. Honorary Pallbearers will be John Arch O'Neil, Marshall Boyd, and Gerald Sanderson. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Memorials may be made to Alabama Presbyterian Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

JUANITA MUNDO GUERRIERO Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Juanita Mundo Guerriero will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating. Interment will follow at St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM preceding the funeral mass at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Mrs. Guerriero, 102, passed away July 12, 2009 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on September 3, 1906. She was married to Charles Pasquale Guerriero, Jr. in 1927 and they were married for 43 years until his death in 1970. Mrs. Guerriero lived in her Monroe home on Speed Avenue for 81 years, lovingly built for her by her husband, Charlie, before their marriage in 1927. Juanita was especially proud that their home was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Mrs. Guerriero was also preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Joseph Mundo; her brother, Francis Joseph Mundo, Jr.; and her son, Dr. Charles Pasquale Guerriero, III. Survivors include her daughters, Mary Louise Crenshaw of West Monroe, LA, and Katharine Baugh and son-in-law, Jack Baugh, of Groves, TX; and daughter-in-law, Deborah Guerriero. She was lovingly known as "Ming" to her 13 grandchildren, Terri Crenshaw Slaughter, Fred "Bunky" Crenshaw, Lisa Crenshaw Bonasso, Sally Crenshaw, Charlie Crenshaw, Tom Billy Crenshaw, Becky Baugh Palermo, Johnny Baugh, Paula Guerriero O'Brien, Tina Guerriero Peyton, Shelly Guerriero Lipscomb, Charles "Skipper" Guerriero, IV, and Heather Pollock. Ming also had 26 great grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Guerriero attended St. Matthew Catholic Church from 1913 until she became a charter member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. She was a Good Shepherd parish member and a lifetime and Past Grand Regent member of the Catholic Daughters of America St. Matthews Court 1144. Juanita was the last living graduate of the class of 1923 from Ouachita Parish High School. As a homemaker, Mrs. Guerriero was PTA president of both St. Matthew's School and Neville High School. Mrs. Guerriero was an accomplished seamstress and designed and made clothes for her daughters and herself. Mrs. Guerriero also spent many years working in Monroe children's shops, Kelso's and Dee Dee's, and won many awards for her creative window designs. She was also a past president of the Business Professional Women of America. Juanita was an avid traveler and visited throughout the United States and Canada as well as the Holy Land, Ireland, China, Japan, Thailand, and Australia. Juanita had a love of entertaining and always had lots of homemade candy and cookies during Christmas and holiday seasons, and her family has followed in her footsteps with their baking talents. The grandchildren's fondest memories of Ming's kitchen were of ginger ale and fresh cherries in the refrigerator. The "kids" dining table set up in the kitchen for family dinners was a favorite place for cousins to congregate and "cut up". Homemade sourdough bread was also her specialty, and she had it ready for family members and many church activities until she was no longer able to do so. Mrs. Guerriero celebrated her 100th birthday in 2006, and was given a proclamation by the Mayor of Monroe. Many family members and friends attended her 100th birthday party at the Monroe American Legion Home. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Bunky Crenshaw, Tom Billy Crenshaw, Johnny Baugh, and Charles Guerriero, IV, and great grandsons, Jim B. Slaughter and Dusty Crenshaw. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the River Cities Humane Society, Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, or your favorite charity. The family wishes to express their gratitude to caretakers at Landmark Nursing Center in West Monroe, the staff at Glenwood Hospital, and her many caretakers at home, especially Ella Jones. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

KAY KOSEROG-WATSON A brief memorial service followed by a gathering of family, friends, and colleagues to celebrate and remember Mrs. Kay Koserog-Watson, 53, of Lacombe, LA will be held from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM Saturday, July 18, 2009 at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints located at 112 Rue Esplanade, Slidell, LA. All that knew her are lovingly invited to attend. Bring your good memories and stories to share. Kay died Thursday, July 9, 2009 after a courageous three year battle with breast cancer. Always optimistic, Kay was a strong fighter that never let her personal trials be a burden to any of her family or friends. As a child, Kay and her parents traveled the south central United States for twelve years as a member of the carnival amusement circuit. Throughout this time she attended several schools in Arkansas, Alabama, Florida, and Wisconsin. She obtained her high school diploma from Montgomery High in Montgomery, AL. As an adult, she proudly served her country for four years as an active duty flight line and jet mechanic in the United States Air Force. She obtained her college degree in education from the University of Louisiana at Monroe in 1988. Kay began her teaching career in Monroe, LA and remained a devoted science teacher the rest of her life. She was a long time standing member of the Epsilon State and Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Louisiana chapter society for educators. Kay enjoyed reading, travel, concerts, taking road trips to the beach with her girlfriends, along with teaching, listening and helping her many students over the years. She will always be remembered as a caring, concerned, involved and supportive mother, a devoted daughter and wife, and a true and trustworthy friend. She was ardent about living life to the fullest and truly had a heart of gold. Kay never took her blessings for granted. We thank God for sharing her with us for the time we had her. Though we will miss her deeply, she will always be with us in our hearts until we are united with her again. Her face will be the brightest one shining when it is our turn to return to our Father. Kay is survived by her husband of four years, Jeff Watson of Lacombe, LA; parents, June and Robert Fisher of Plymouth, WI; her son, Charles Edward Koserog, Jr. of Monroe, LA; previous husband of twenty years, E.K. Koserog of Monroe, LA; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and many, many dear and true friends from her childhood and throughout her teaching career. The family would to express their appreciation to close friend and colleague, Barbara Wade for arranging the use of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints in Slidell, LA. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Kay's name and can be sent to 30239 Nina Drive, Lacombe, LA 70445.

Frank McCalla Boyd, 80
Frank McCalla Boyd, retired NLU professor, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Elizabeth Humble Carter, 83
DOVER, Del. -- Elizabeth Humble Carter, formerly of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Saturday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home, Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Peggy Sue Wilkinson Carter, 57
MCCOMB, Miss. -- Peggy Sue Wilkinson Carter, a BC Rogers employee, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Summit. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. until service time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Woodville, Miss., under the direction of Jones Funeral Home, McComb, Miss.

Marty DeVille, 82
CARROLLTON, Texas --Marty DeVille, formerly of Monroe, a retired registered nurse, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Juanita Mundo Guerriero, 102
Juanita Mundo Guerriero of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Marilyn Holle, 68
Marilyn Holle of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Hasley Cemetery Gazebo under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Herbert Lee Hollins, 56
Herbert Lee Hollins of Monroe, a construction worker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at The Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Thomas Huffman, 88
BERNICE --Thomas D. Huffman, a cattle farmer, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Bernice. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Joan G. Jackson, 71
Joan G. Jackson of Monroe, an occupational nurse, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m Wednesday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

Ardell Kinsman, 90
WISNER -- Ardell Kinsman, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at River of Life Church, Winnsboro. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery, Wisner under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mary Alice Hood Love, 73
RUSTON -- Mary Alice Hood Love, a Don Love Inc. interior designer, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Cook Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in St. Rest Cemetery, Dubach under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Agnes Helen Mazie, 83
Agnes Helen Mazie of West Monroe, a retired nurse's aide, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lapine Assembly of God, West Monroe. Burial will be in Chatham Cemetery, Chatham under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Darlene McDougald, 58
BASTROP -- Darlene McDougald, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Patricia Montgomery, 59
Patricia Montgomery of Monroe, Carroll High School office manager, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Lanes Chapel Cemetery, Downsville.

James P. Morgan Sr., 92
TALLULAH -- James P. Morgan Sr., a farmer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Lelia E. Radford, 93
RUSTON -- Lelia E. Radford, a homemaker, died July 8. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in church cemetery.

James H. 'Skillet' Roach, 92
SIBLEY -- James H. "Skillet" Roach, a dispatch manager, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Alabama Presbyterian Church, Sibley. Burial will be in Sibley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Alton Rayburn Taylor, 72
OAK GROVE --Alton Rayburn Taylor, a mechanic, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Rollie Tucker, 52
VIDALIA -- Rollie Tucker, a newspaper delivery person, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Jessie Whittington, 86
COLUMBIA -- Jessie Whittington, a retired housekeeper, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in St. Paul Baptist Church, Columbia under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Jones, Thelma: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Kent, Reva M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Downsville.
Lewis, Willie: 2 p.m Thursday, New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe.
Mize, Maxcine: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Stinson, Rae: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Watson, Florida: 11 a.m. Friday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe.

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

ALLEN C. WHITE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Allen C. White, 97, of Ouachita City, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, July 16, 2009, at Paron Baptist Church, Sterlington, LA with Rev. Jerrod Hawthorn officiating. Interment will be in Ouachita City Cemetery in Union Parish under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. White was born in Livingston Parish, LA on December 15, 1911 and died July 13, 2009 at Landmark Nursing Home in West Monroe, LA. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Mr. White was a member of Free Mason of The Grand Lodge of the State of LA. Active member of Paron Baptist Church, he served as a deacon for 49 years. His favorite pastimes were fishing and gardening. Mr. White retired after 34 years from IMC Chemical Plant in Sterlington, LA. He loved children and was a very kind and gentle man. He was raised in the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home of Lake Charles and later moved to Monroe, LA in 1926. Mr. White was preceded in death by his parents, William David and Rosa White; wife, Louisa White; sons, René "Buddy" White and Prentice "Pete" White; and brother, Cratis M. "Jiggs" White. Survivors include his two daughters, Boots Guthrie and husband Thomas, and Laetta Wells and husband James "Peanut"; grandchildren, Lenee Marshall, David Guthrie, Sharon Smith, Angela Dozier, Doug White, Kerrie Wells, and Karen McCaa; fourteen great grandchildren, and six great-great grand children. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of Paron Baptist Church. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Paron Baptist Church. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to The Ouachita City Cemetery Fund at Cross Keys Bank, P.O. Box 486, Sterlington, LA 71280. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

CHUCK BERGERON Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Chuck Bergeron, 40, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 16, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Billy Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in the Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Bergeron was born on November 30, 1968 and passed away at his residence on July 14, 2009. He is preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Millie and Charles Dean and by his father, Ted Bergeron. He is survived by his sisters and brothers, Ashley Prestridge, Dusta Holmes, Rusty Hofler and Kenneth Hofler. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

DR. WILLIAM "BILL" WHITE, JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Dr. William "Bill" White, Jr., 61, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 16, 2009 at New Hope Cemetery, Sibley, LA. Officiating will be Pastor Bryan Laue under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. A celebration of Dr. White's life will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Westlakes Seventh-day Adventist Church, 202 Winterpark Drive, West Monroe. Dr. White was born August 29, 1947 in West Monroe, LA and passed away July 13, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. He was currently a professor at Grambling University and was a member of Westlake Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Lois White. He is survived by several cousins and his church family. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to Westlake Seventh-day Adventist Church or River Cities Humane Society. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

JOHN BENDEL SMITH Moss Funeral Home Breese, Illinois John B. Smith, 78, of Breese, Illinois, was born in Monroe, LA., September 20, 1930 and died July 9, 2009 in Breese, IL. after a short battle with Cancer. Mr. Smith graduated from Neville High School and attended LA. Tech. He was a former professional pitcher for the Pittsburg Pirates Farm Club.; A USAF Veteran as a Fighter Pilot during the Korean Conflict; and retired as a salesman. He was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church of Breese, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, John M. and Inez Richman Smith; Brothers: Kenneth W. Smith, Guy L. Smith and Kerry Bruce Smith. Survivors are his wife of 55 years, Virginia Holten Smith of Breese, IL. and children: John B. Smith, Jr. (Martha), Anthony Smith of Olympia, WA.; Virginia Wagner (Stephen) of Columbia, IL; Susan Garriss (Ray) of Wallace, N. C.; Michael Smith (Kimberly) of O'Fallon, IL.; and Julieann Smith of Breese, IL.; 10 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild: Sisters: Catherine Upshaw (Travis) of Burleson, TX. and Florence Smith Peters of Monroe, LA. and a close family friend, Tom Sharkey (Mary) of Virginia. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until 9:45 A.M., Wednesday, July 15, 2009. A Memorial Mass will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese, IL., with Father Ben Stern officiating. Internment will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. Memorials may be made to The American Lung Association and will be received by the Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy can be sent to www.mossfuneralhome.com

VAUDIE M. GOODEN Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Ms. Vaudie M. Gooden, age 68, will be 2:00 P.M., Thursday, July 16, 2009, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Ricky Gresham and Rev. Joel Brackett. Interment will follow in St. Pascal Cemetery in West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Ms. Gooden was born on December 8, 1940 in Mangham, LA and passed away on July 14, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. Ms. Gooden was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and sister. She loved spending time with her family, she loved fishing and eating crawfish. Ms. Gooden will be remembered most for her unselfish love and devotion to her family. Those that knew her will never forget the love that was shown through her beautiful smile. Her eyes reflected the joy her family and friends brought to her life each time she smiled. Ms. Gooden was a resident of Landmark Nursing Home for the past eight years. The family would like to thank the staff for the love and excellent care she received there. The family would also like to thank Dr. Floyd Jones and his staff. She is survived by her daughter; Dolly Myers and husband Leonard of West Monroe, son; Wayne Gooden and wife Sherry of West Monroe, sisters; Bobbie Woolsey and husband Robert of Rocky Branch, Doris Collins of Winnfield, grandchildren; Brandy Grant and husband Jereme of Monroe, Jamie Kirkland and husband Gary of Calhoun, Casey Gooden and wife Jennifer of West Monroe, Colt Gooden and wife Natalie of Rocky Branch, Garrett Gooden, Carah Gooden, Mandy Myers, Joey Myers all of West Monroe. Also survived by eight great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Pallbearers will be Casey Gooden, Garrett Gooden, Colt Gooden, Joey Myers, Michael Chappell, Stephen Jeselink, Jarod Jeselink. Honorary pallbearers will by Christopher Chappell, Rob Woolsey. Condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Frank McCalla Boyd, 80
Frank McCalla Boyd, retired NLU professor, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

James P. Morgan Sr., 92
TALLULAH -- James P. Morgan Sr., a farmer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Alton Rayburn Taylor, 72
OAK GROVE --Alton Rayburn Taylor, a mechanic, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove.

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

CODY AARON COOK Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Cody Aaron Cook, 15, of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM Friday, July 17, 2009, at Loch Arbor Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Price officiating. Interment will follow at Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Cody was born December 14, 1993 and passed away July 13, 2009 at St. Francis North Hospital. He was a student at Ouachita Junior High and a member of Loch Arbor Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, James Cook, Jr., and William and Jeannie Diel. Survivors include his mother, Katrina Steed and step father, Eric Steed; father, Tim Cook and step mother, Courtney Cook; brother, Brendon Steed; step brother, Danyl Sonnier; step sister, Lauren Dear; grandparents, Bobby and Cathy Rhodes, Robert and Irene Steed, Glenn Cook, and Tina Edgerton; great grandparents, Ben and Lorraine Crook, Vonceil Bryan, and Alice Rhodes; uncles, Mark Steed and Michael Cook; aunts, Angela Steed and Tiffany Crabtree; and cousins, David Crabtree and Shane Crabtree. Pallbearers will be Terry Lynn Rieger, Brian Shoemaker, Evan Stone, Josh Clarkson, Kash Stewart, Fisher Blackmon, Hunter Blackmon, and Robert Rieger. Honorary pallbearers will be Brendon Steed and Danyl Sonnier. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Loch Arbor Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set up at Monroe Telco, the "Cody Cook Memorial Fund". Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

DR. FRANK MCCALLA BOYD Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA A memorial service for Dr. Frank McCalla Boyd will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, July 18, 2009, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Monroe, with Dawnell Stodgill, Priest, officiating. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, July 25, 2009, at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Dahlonega, GA. Dr. Boyd was born in Canton, GA in 1929. He grew up in Georgia, receiving his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology/Chemistry from North Georgia Military College in Dahlonega, GA. He then received his Masters Degree in Microbiology from the University of Tennessee. After working for several years for the CDC in Atlanta he pursued his PhD in Microbiology from the University of Wisconsin. Returning to Georgia he was on the research staff at the University for a number of years. Leaving Georgia he accepted a teaching position in 1970 in Microbiology at Northeast LA State College, later Northeast Louisiana University. Even today, there are numerous nurses and medical technology assistants in our community who remember his classes. He retired as an Associate Professor of Biology at NLU. Dr. Boyd was a member of the York Rite and active in the Scottish Rite of Masonry as a 32nd degree member. He was a member and past Master of the DA Strickland Lodge #465 in Monroe as well as the Monroe Chapter, Council and Commandery of the Knights of Templar and the Ouachita Conclave of the Red Cross of Constantine. He was a long-time member of the Twin City Ham Amateur Radio Club, licensed since 1964, and participated in numerous Civil Defense Drills. He was a long-time member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church serving as a Lay Reader. A quiet and devout person, he exemplified that charity began in the home. He is survived by his niece, Kathy Chandler; her husband, Dr. Creighton Chandler; a nephew, Jim Boyd from St. Louis; great nieces, Dawn Chandler Gumm of McKinney, TX and Meredith Boyd from St. Louis; as well as great nephews, Creighton Chandler, III in Austin, TX, Boyd Chandler in Monroe, Curran Chandler in Amherst, MA, and Justin Boyd from St. Louis. He will be greatly missed by all of his family. The family particularly wishes to thank the caregivers who gave such heart to Frank's well being. Larry Randolph has been faithfully devoted to making Frank's life comfortable and uplifting. Shannon Slack has been a thoughtful and kind caregiver. Together their expert care greatly improved the quality of each day. We thank the extraordinary nurses, support and administrative staffs of Patients Choice Hospice. We are grateful to each of you for your loving and compassionate support. Special thanks also goes to Senior Care - Emily, Linda, Beverly - for their help over the years. Memorials may be made to St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Monroe, LA or to The Dr. Frank Boyd Biology Fund, North Georgia College and State University in Dahlonega, GA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

GENOMA ANN HAWTHORNE Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Genoma Ann Hawthorne, 69, of Winnsboro, LA will be held at the Apostolic Tabernacle in Winnsboro on Friday, July 17, 2009 at 10:00 AM with Bro. Michael Couch and Bro. Jerry Conley officiating. Interment will follow at New Life Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Genoma Hawthorne was born December 29, 1939 in Bonita, LA and passed away Wednesday July 15, 2009 at her residence in Winnsboro. She was a Homemaker and a member of the Apostolic Tabernacle. She was preceded in Death by: Father-Armor Carlton Herrington; Mother-Georgie Evelyn (Vail) Herrington; Brother-Bob Herrington. Survivors include: Husband-Nile H. "Sam" Hawthorne of Winnsboro, LA.; 2 sons-Ivan Hawthorne and wife Sonja of Winnsboro, LA.; Jason Hawthorne of Winnsboro, LA.; Daughter-Carol Hawthorne of Winnsboro, LA; Brother-F. G. Herrington of Little Rock, AR.; 2 sisters-Dixie Fink and husband Jimmy of Scott, AR. ; Edna Blalock of Winnsboro, LA.; Grandchildren-Adam Hawthorne and wife Sarah Ryan Hawthorne; Great Grandson-Carson Adam Hawthorne; survived by a host of friends, relatives, and church family. Pallbearers will be Eric Andrews, Dennis Johnson, Chad Hatton, Corey Hawthorne, Adam Hawthorne, and Ryan Hawthorne. Honorary Pallbearers will be Paul Dale Mixon and Rodney McMurray. The family will receive friends at Apostolic Tabernacle, Winnsboro from 5:00 PM, Thursday, July 16, 2009 until service time on Friday. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com

MARTY DEVILLE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Marty DeVille passed away July 12, 2009 at Regency Hospital in Carrollton, TX after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, July 18, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. David Willis officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Children and grandchildren will provide a special tribute by contributing music and scripture. Mrs. DeVille attended Lakeshore Baptist Church for a number of years then attended Collage Place Baptist for over 40 years. She graduated from Bastrop High School, and nursing school at St. Francis. Mrs. DeVille was employed as a registered nurse at St. Francis and later ULM Infirmary for 37 years. Mrs. DeVille loved cooking for her family especially at holidays. She loved giving and getting love from her grandchildren. Her grandchildren loved having Christmas with NaNee. Marty had a special love for Monroe and her friends, which continued after she left to live with her daughter in Sylacauga, AL because of illness. Her family was everything to Marty. Mrs. DeVille was preceded in death by her parents, Elzie and Dewey McGough; brother, Elzie (Bubba) Lee; sister, Mack; and brother, Glenn. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Burley DeVille; two sons, Roger DeVille and wife Dianna, and Brian DeVille and wife Kelly; one daughter, Janet Jones and husband Herschel; grandchildren, Christopher, Jessica, Jeremy, Emily, Drew, Joey, Greg, Caroline, Luke, Elizabeth, Melinda, Leah, and Barry; great grandchildren, Savannah, Bella, and Jennah. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to express special thanks for continued support and love through Mrs. Deville's illness to her Sunday school class at College Place Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MARY ALICE HOOD LOVE Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Mary Alice Hood Love, born September 9, 1935, quietly passed from life on this earth to eternal life in Heaven on Monday, July 13, 2009, at her home in Ruston. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 17, at 10:00 A.M. at Cook Baptist Church in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Mike Holloway and Rev. Hugh Wallis. Burial will follow at the St. Rest Baptist Church Cemetery in Dubach. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. in the sanctuary at Cook Baptist Church. Mrs. Love was a lifelong resident of Lincoln Parish. She spent many years assisting her husband in the family's residential construction business, serving as an officer of the corporation and interior decorator. She also worked as an assistant in the Ruston mayor's office for several years before retirement. As an active member of Cook Baptist Church, Mrs. Love sang in the Sanctuary Choir for many years, and assisted her husband, Don, with teaching a Sunday School class for International students and residents in the Ruston area. She also served on the church's hostess committee. Mrs. Love was a member of the Ruston Quota Club, an international service organization for professional women, and served a term as president of the local chapter. Floral arranging and photography were her hobbies, and Mrs. Love enjoyed baking for her friends. She loved to travel and was privileged to visit many different countries around the world during her life. She also loved music and served as church pianist at St. Rest Baptist Church earlier in her life. Even after disease claimed her memory, playing the piano was a favorite pastime and comfort to her. Most importantly she loved spending time with her family, cooking and sharing meals, and laughing together. Mrs. Love is preceded in death by her parents, John Lee Hood and Mary Katherine Hood, and one sister, Irene Hood Fallin. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Don Wayland Love; son Dennis W. Love and wife Brandi of Arlington, TX; daughter Kaye Love Ambrose and husband Kenneth of Ruston; Son Jerry D. Love and wife Jena' of Pineville; special family member Kathy Sanders Love; brother M.L. "Tinker" Hood and wife Marie of Dubach; sister Susie Hood Woodard of Ruston; eleven grandchildren: Jason Ambrose and wife Allison, Stephanie Ambrose and husband Brandon, John Ambrose, Amanda Love Dowling and husband Jonathan, Tiffany Love and Joshua Love and their mother Kathy Sanders Love; Sandra Love; Kara Love; M'Kayla Love; David Love; Jacob Love; and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are her grandsons: Jason Ambrose, Brandon Milton, John Ambrose, Jonathan Dowling, and David Love; and nephews Russell Woodard and Ivin Hood. Special thanks to Hospice of Caring Hearts, Tammy Netherland, and Pam Sharp for the loving care they provided. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Chuck Bergeron, 40
Chuck Bergeron of West Monroe, a plumber, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens Cemetery, West Monroe.

John Caldwell, 77
BASTROP — John Caldwell, a logger for International Paper, died Tuesday. Graveside services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Marion Baptist Church Cemetery, Marion. Arrangements are under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Bastrop.

Catha Cook, 72
OAKLAND, Calif. — Catha Cook, formerly of Monroe, a retired nurse, died July 6. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Vaudie M. Gooden, 68
Vaudie M. Gooden of West Monroe, a retired waitress, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in St. Paschal's Cemetery, West Monroe.

Genoma Hawthorne, 69
LIDDIEVILLE — Genoma Ann Hawthorne, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Apostolic Tabernacle in Winnsboro. Visitation is 5 p.m. Thursday until service time at the church. Burial is in New Life Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Minnie Jones, 88
CHICAGO — Minnie Jones, formerly of Rayville, a homemaker, died July 8. Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at Adile Missionary Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is from 3 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial is in the church cemetery.

Joshua Conner May, infant
Joshua Conner May of West Monroe, infant son of Jason and Elizabeth May, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Legion Cemetery, Newellton.

Martha Roberson, 85
Martha Roberson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Alonzo Sanders Sr., 101
EPPS — Alonzo Sanders Sr., a sharecropper, died Saturday. Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Delhi Civic Center, Delhi. Visitation is 7 p.m. Friday at St. Peter AME Church in Delhi. Burial is in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Epps under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Albert C. Smith Jr., 67
MANGHAM — Albert C. Smith Jr., a heavy equipment operator for the coal mining industry, died Tuesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Michael Smith, 47
OAKLAND, Calif. — Michael Smith, formerly of Bastrop, a construction worker, died July 5. Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater Magnolia Baptist Church in Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at H.V. Adams Cemetery in Bastrop under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Bastrop.

Harrison Turner, 100
MENDENHALL, Miss. — Harrison Turner, formerly of Monroe, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

Allen C. White, 97
OUACHITA CITY — Allen C. White, retired IMC Chemical Plant employee, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m Thursday at Paron Baptist Church, Sterlington. Burial will be in Ouachita City Cemetery, Union Parish under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

William 'Bill' White Jr., 61
William "Bill" White Jr. of West Monroe, a professor, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at New Hope Cemetery, Choudrant under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Carter, Elizabeth Humble: 2 p.m. Thursday, Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home, Monroe.
Holle, Marilyn: 10 a.m. Thursday, Hasley Cemetery Gazebo.
Hollins, Herbert Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Huffman, Thomas: 10 a.m. Thursday, Pine Grove Baptist Church, Bernice.
Jackson, Joan G.: 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe.
Kent, Reva M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Downsville.
Lewis, Willie: 2 p.m Thursday, New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe.
Love, Mary Alice Hood: 10 a.m. Friday, Cook Baptist Church, Ruston.
McDougald, Darlene: 2 p.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Montgomery, Patricia: 3 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Monroe.
Tucker, Rollie: 2 p.m. Thursday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Watson, Florida: 11 a.m. Friday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe.
Whittington, Jessie: 10 a.m. Saturday, Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia.

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

LACIE BUCHANAN MARCHANT Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA Memorial services for Ms Lacie Buchanan Marchant, 61, of West Monroe, will be at 6:00 PM on Saturday, July 18, 2009, in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Reverend Phillip S. Smith III, officiating. Born October 1, 1947, in Marion, VA, she was a daughter of the late John Adam and Bertha Buchanan Marchant. An accountant and property manager with M & T Development Company, she was a member of the Memorial Spiritualist Church and volunteered with the Battered Women's Hotline. Survivors include her 2 sisters, Sarah M. Wood and husband, David of Boones Mill, VA, and Eva Blevins and husband, Curtis, of Chilhowie, VA; sister-in-law, Katherine Marchant of Farmerville, LA; nieces, Sandra Thurston and husband, Jay, Retha Edwards, and husband, Sam, Vicky Henderson and husband, Bob, Susan Martin, and Lisa Martin and husband, Burton; nephews, Michael Marchant and wife, Marlene, and Jeff Marchant and wife, Tracy and numerous great nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were brothers, Everett Warren Marchant and wife, Dorothy Marchant; and Lloyd Kenneth Marchant. A gathering of family and friends will be from 4:00 PM to service time on Saturday, July 18th, 2009, at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. The family requests that in lieu of floral tributes that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society or the Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

RAYMOND GILBERT BROUSSARD Riser Funeral Home Columbia,LA Funeral services for Raymond Gilbert Broussard, SR. 70, of Clarks, LA. will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 18, 2009 from the Columbia Chapel of Riser Funeral Home with the Rev. Eric Harriman officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Bethel Cemetery at Clarks. The Broussard Family will receive guests on Friday evening from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Mr. Raymond Gilbert Broussard, Sr. was born on August 16, 1938 in Caldwell Parish to the union of Everett Benjamin Broussard Sr. and Eda Ora Harris Broussard. Three of the great loves in Raymond's life was; his love for Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, his love for gardening and in sharing his produce with friends and neighbors, and being outdoors cutting firewood. He retired from the Caldwell Parish Country Club where he served in grounds and maintenance. Except for a few years away from Louisiana he was a lifelong resident of Caldwell Parish. Survivors include: His son: Raymond Gilbert Broussard, JR and wife Kim of Grayson. His daughter: Lisa Riddle and husband Robert of Monroe. Sister: Janine Adams and husband Monty, SR of Columbia. Brother: Everett Broussard, JR and wife Sally of Cebu, Phillipines. His grandchildren: Raymond Kyle Broussard of Cochrane, Canada; Kaylin Alexandra Broussard of Grayson, Jessica Lane Riddle, Angela Grace Riddle, and Dylan Thomas Riddle all of Monroe. His great-grandchild: Madeline Jean Broussard. A host of nieces and nephews which include two that played a very special part in his life: Monty Adams, JR and wife Kim, and Amy Flint and husband Russell, and great niece Andie Janine Flint, all of Columbia. Serving as pallbearers will be: Monty Adams, JR., Russell Flint, Charles Alger, Johnny Hester, Bill Taylor, and Glen Barnhill. Honorary pallbearers include: Buck Fletcher, Elbert Pauley, and Rachel Cruse. Words of condolence may be sent at riserfuneralhomes.com

Jewel Bamburg, 61
NEWELLTON — Jewel Bamburg, a beautician, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is noon until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

Wanda Joyce Bass, 74
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Wanda Joyce Bass, a cannery line worker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Park Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Jessie Lee Berry, 94
EPPS — Jessie Lee Berry, a farmer, died June 24. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Evangel Temple, Monroe, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Frank McCalla Boyd, 80
Frank McCalla Boyd, PhD, a retired University of Louisiana at Monroe professor, died July 5. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Barbara Burns, 69
Barbara Burns of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

John Caldwell, 77
BASTROP — John Caldwell, an International Paper Mill logger, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Marion Baptist Church Cemetery, Marion, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Catha Cook, 72
OAKLAND, Calif. — Catha Cook, formerly of Monroe, a retired nurse, died July 6. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Cody Aaron Cook, 15
Cody Aaron Cook of Monroe, a Ouachita Junior High student, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Loch Arbor Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Bobbie Ann G. Cox, 75
Bobbie Ann Gibson Cox of Monroe, a retired Central Bank teller, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Gerlean Crump, 91
FERRIDAY — Gerlean Crump, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

A.N. Jr. James, 82
KELLY — A.N. Jr. James, a carpenter, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Little Star Cemetery, Kelly.

Jowuana Ann Johnson, 46
Jowanna Ann Johnson of West Monroe, an occupational therapist, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Minnnie Jones, 88
CHICAGO — Minnie Jones, formerly of Rayville, a homemaker, died July 8. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Adile Missionary Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 3 p.m. Friday until service time Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Adile Cemetery, Mangham.

Timothy L. Moore, 72
GRAMBLING — Timothy L. Moore, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at King’s Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Gardens.

James P. Morgan, 92
TALLULAH — James P. Morgan, a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Saint John Baptist Church Mound Project in Tallulah. Visitation is noon until service time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Alonzo Sanders Sr., 101
EPPS — Alonzo Sanders Sr., a sharecropper, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Delhi Civic Center, Delhi. Visitation is 7 p.m. Friday at St. Peter AME Church, Delhi. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Epps, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Robert Earl Scott, 68
WATERPROOF — Robert Earl Scott, a retired bus driver, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Myrtle Baptist Church, Waterproof. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Good Samaritan Cemetery, Waterproof.

Michael Smith, 47
OAKLAND, Calif. —Michael Smith, formerly of Bastrop, a construction worker, died July 5. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater Magnolia Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop.

Previously acknowledged
Hollins, Herbert Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Love, Mary Alice Hood: 10 a.m. Friday, Cook Baptist Church, Ruston.
McDougald, Darlene: 2 p.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Montgomery, Patricia: 3 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Monroe.
Turner, Harrison: 11 a.m. Saturday, Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe.
Watson, Florida: 11 a.m. Friday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe.
Whittington, Jessie: 10 a.m. Saturday, Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia.

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

ALFRED JAMES, JR. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for Mr. Alfred Nelson "JR" James, Jr., age 82 of Kelly, will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, July 18, 2009, from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Bro. Jack McKeithen officiating. Interment will follow at Little Star Cemetery in Kelly. Visitation will be Friday evening at the funeral home from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Mr. James was born in Arkansas on March 19, 1927 and passed from this life on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at his residence. He was a long time employee with T.L. James and Company. JR was preceded in death by his parents, son, Adam, daughter, Julie and eight siblings: Charlotte, Edna, Bonnie, Colene, Jeannette, Syble, Oliver and half brother, Alton. Survivors include his wife; Ethel Bates James, three sons; Richard "Bubba", Alfred and Anthony, step-son; Rube, three daughters; Peggy, Flora and Josephine, two step-daughters; Winnie and Gaytha and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jason Boudreaux, Aubrey Bratton, James Bratton, Mitch Bratton, Sidney Eubanks, Kevin Matherne, Mayor Charles Simons and Thomas Simons. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com

HARRY OWENS ECHOLS Hixon Brothers Funeral Home, Alexandria, LA Services for Harry Owens Echols will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 18, 2009, at Dunn Baptist Church, Dunn, LA with Reverend Bernard Duchesne, Jr. officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Monticello, AR, under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria. Mr. Echols was born December 14, 1914, in Monticello, AR to Don and Nettie Owens Echols. He passed away Thursday, July 16, 2009, at his residence in Alexandria. Harry served in the U. S. Navy submarine fleet during World War II on two submarines; the Stingray SS-186, and the Pintado SS-387 which won the Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary skill and heroism. He retired from Sun Oil Company as a Master Craftsman and was an avid golfer. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Lucille Majors Echols; his parents, Don and Nettie Owens Echols; brothers, Laron Echols, Joe Echols, Doyle Echols, Guy Echols, Don Henry Echols, Jr. and sister Martha Echols Smith. Those left to cherish his memory include his sons, Steve Echols and his wife, Marcy, of Plano, Texas; Sam Echols, Sr. and his wife, Marianna, of Forest Hill, LA; grandchildren, Mollie Robichaux and husband Doug of Shreveport, Sam Echols, Jr. of Forest Hill and Kim Kainer and husband Patrick of Austin, TX; three great grandsons, Will, Benjamin, and Jonathan Robichaux; brother, Harvey Echols of Bastrop, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday, July 18, 2009, at Dunn Baptist Church, Dunn, LA, from 9:00 AM until service time at 10:00 AM. Graveside services and interment will be at 2:00 PM at Oakland Cemetery, Monticello, AR. Memorials may be made to Dunn Baptist Church, Music Ministry, 1474 Hwy 80, Delhi, LA, 71232. Family requests that any flowers ordered should be sent c/o of Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home, 943 Hwy 425 N., Monticello, AR 71655-4400. To extend online condolences to the Echols family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com

LILLIE BARR Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Barr, 84, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 18, 2009 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Dr. Lionel Crowell will be officiating. Interment to follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, 8729 Cypress Street West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Barr was born April 3, 1925 in Orange, Texas and passed away July 16, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. She was retired from Wallace Plumbing as an office manager. Mrs. Barr was a member of Ridge Avenue Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Barr, son, Danny L. Barr, parents, John and Leona Lewis, sisters, Lenette Blazier and Faith Ann Lewis; brothers, Homer Lewis and John Lowell Lewis. Mrs. Barr is survived by daughters; Becky Bourgeois, Cathy Lafferty and Jo Stevens; grandson, Josh Barr; granddaughters, Erin Bourgeois Kirkland and husband Michael, Olivia Stevens, Amy Lafferty; great-grandson, Brayden Krickbaum; brother; Marvin Lewis and wife Bobbye; sisters; Leora Kittrell and Zola Root and husband Tommy; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Terry Bourgeois, John Lafferty, Rob Smith, Perry Rose, Josh Barr and Johnny Pace. Memorials may be made to Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

RILEY HOWELL CURTIS Dignity Georgia Memorial Gardens Chapel, Marietta, GA Funeral services for Riley Howell Curtis, Jr., 84, of Smyrna, GA, will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday July 19, 2009, at the Dignity Georgia Memorial Gardens Chapel in Marietta, GA, with Rev. Jim Mitchell of Smyrna First United Methodist Church officiating. The burial will follow in the Georgia Memorial cemetery. Friends may visit Saturday, July 18 from 6 :00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Georgia Memorial Funeral Home. Services are under the direction of the Dignity Georgia Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Curtis passed away quietly at Emory Adventist Hospital after a short illness surrounded by his family in Smyrna on Thursday, July 16, 2009. He was born in March of 1925 in Many, LA, the parish seat of Sabine Parish. His parents, Riley H. Curtis and Mae Russ Curtis, moved from the Many farm to Tallulah during the depression to find work. He spent his childhood to adulthood in Tallulah, LA, and graduated from high school there. His mother's family, the Russ Family, founded Ruston, LA in Lincoln Parish, now the home of Louisiana Tech University. Many of his extended family still reside in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Georgia. In 1939, he landed a job with the Agricultural Adjustment Administration, and then started freshman year at LSU Monroe in 1941 in Chemical Engineering. He joined the United States Navy on his birthday, March 16, 1943. He became a Naval Air Force Cadet and trained at many locations across the United States, flying the Stearman Trainers and PBY Catalinas, the American flying boat. He loved flying and continued aviation as a hobby for the rest of his life. On September 26, 1945, he received his honorable discharge. He graduated from Louisiana State University, home of the Tigers, as a member of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He began work with Eastern Air Lines in May 1949 and later began a long time career with the Defense Department until his retirement. He was a delightful and charming storyteller in the Cajun tradition and well respected and loved by all who met and knew him. He self-published the Curtis and Russ Genealogy and was a prolific collector of Civil War guns and artifacts and an expert on Civil War history. He was a true "Southern Gentleman" and the last of a special generation whose creed was "God, Duty, Honor, Family and Country." We know that he has truly "crossed the river and is resting on the other side." He is survived by his children, Ramona Gay McCary, Tisa Curtis Wible, Riley Howell Curtis, III, and his step-grandson, Lewis Curtis. His wife, Betty Curtis, predeceased him. Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery, 2000 Cobb Parkway S.E., Marietta, GA 30060

THELMA WOMACK OETGEN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Thelma Womack Oetgen, 83, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, July 20, 2009 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Rev. Charles Martindale and Rev. Leonard Garlington will officiate. Interment to follow at Hasley Cemetery West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Oetgen was born March 19, 1926 in Cottonplant, LA and passed away July 16, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe for over 70 years and a member of the William Vines Life Group. Mrs. Oetgen was a charter member of the Glenwood Regional Medical Center Auxiliary and served as president several times during her 48 years of membership. She also served on the Board of Directors for 17 years at Glenwood Regional Medical Hospital .Mrs. Oetgen also served on numerous boards including Med-Camps of LA., Volunteers of America, American Cancer Society, and the West Monroe Senior Center. Mrs. Oetgen was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney James Womack and Nila Womack and sister, Evelyn Bledsoe. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Harold Oetgen; son, Dale Oetgen and wife Jeannie of Calhoun; daughter, Gail Haynes and husband Jimmy of West Monroe; grandchildren, Gray Haynes and wife Wen of West Monroe, Wendy Gosdin and husband Randy of West Monroe, Johnny Dale Haynes of West Monroe, "Bubba" Harold D. Oetgen Jr. of West Monroe; 6 great-grandchildren, Blake Haynes, Ashley McFarlin and husband Anthony, Colby Gosdin, Jessie Haynes, Brittany Oetgen, and Shelby Gosdin; 3 great-great grandchildren, Candence Haynes, Slvia Haynes and Austin McFarlin. Pallbearers will be Carlton Terrell, Jeff Terrell, Greg Adams, Wayne Oglesbee, Woody Duncan, Caleb Seney, James "Bubba" Chambless and Denny Walter. Honorary pallbearers will be ushers of First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Memorials may be made to Med-Camps of LA. Visitation will be held Sunday from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Onus Allen, 98
WINNFIELD — Onus Allen, a farmer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Sanders Assembly of God Church, Calvin. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Sanders Chapel Cemetery, Calvin.

Dorothy Baker, 73
RAYVILLE — Dorothy Baker, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lillie Barr, 84
Lillie Barr of West Monroe, a retired bookkeeper, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

James R. Brewer, 62
RAYVILLE — James R. Brewer, a truck driver, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greer Cemetery, Rayville.

Barbara Burns, 59
Barbara Burns of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

David S. Byrd, 79
David S. Byrd of West Monroe, a retired chemistry professor with the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Richard "Papa" Chambers, 80
Richard Eugene "Papa" Chambers of West Monroe, a retired Army veteran, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Holly Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, near Wisner. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Earnest R. Croft Sr., 66
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Earnest R. "Rome and Pops" Croft Sr., died Tuesday. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of C.D. White & Son Funeral Home, Columbus.

Lucy Cannon Dear, 83
Lucy E. Cannon Dear of Monroe, a retired waitress, died Thursday. Services are 4 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.

Marty DeVille, 82
CARROLLTON, Texas — Marty DeVille, formerly of Monroe, a retired registered nurse, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Evelyn Fruge, 89
Evelyn Fruge of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lacie Buchanan Marchant, 61
Lacie Buchanan Marchant of West Monroe, a real estate accountant and property manager, died July 8. Services are 6 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 4 p.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home.

Lois Wade Porter, 96
FARMERVILLE — Lois Wade Porter, a retired teacher, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Beulah Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery.

Robert Ray, 88
FARMERVILLE — Robert Ray, a construction worker, died July 7. Memorial services were 3 p.m. Thursday at Dean Baptist Church. Burial was in Liberty-Linville Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Sherry Sanner, 61
MARION — Sherry Sanner, a bookkeeper, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Edwards Cemetery, Marion.

W.H. Slaughter, 87
W.H. Slaughter of Monroe, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery.

Donald Ray Spears, 57
Donald Ray Spears of Monroe, a maintenance engineer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by Farland, Monroe.

Jason Taylor, 26
SPEARSVILLE — Jason Taylor died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Liberty Baptist Church, Spearsville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Anna M. Washington, 61
TALLULAH — Anna M. Washington died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Daryl Winston, 50
BASTROP — Daryl Winston, formerly of Mer Rouge, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Previously acknowledged
Bamburg, Jewel: 2 p.m. Saturday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Bass, Wanda Joyce: 2 p.m. Saturday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Berry, Jessie Lee: 2 p.m Saturday, Evangel Temple, Monroe.
Boyd, Frank McCalla: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Monroe.
Caldwell, John: 11 a.m. Saturday, Marion Baptist Church Cemetery, Marion.
Cook, Catha: 11 a.m. Monday, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.
Hollins, Herbert Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
James, A.N. Jr.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Jones, Minnie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Adile Missionary Baptist Church, Mangham.
Kent, Reva M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Downsville.
Montgomery, Patricia: 3 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Monroe.
Moore, Timothy L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling.
Morgan Sr., James P.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Saint John Baptist Church, Mound Project, Tallulah.
Sanders Sr. Alonzo: 11 a.m. Saturday, Delhi Civic Center, Delhi.
Scott, Robert Earl: 11 a.m. Saturday, Myrtle Baptist Church, Waterproof.
Smith, Michael: 1 p.m. Saturday, Greater Magnolia Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Turner, Harrison: 11 a.m. Saturday, Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe.
Whittington, Jessie: 10 a.m. Saturday, Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia.

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

DR. DAVID S. BYRD, JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Dr. David S. Byrd, Jr., 79, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, July 19, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Dr. Whit Holmes officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Dr. Byrd passed away Friday, July 17, 2009. He was a member and deacon of Parkview Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday School for forty years. He was a retired Chemistry Professor from the University of Louisiana at Monroe (NLU), where he taught for thirty-one years. He was a member of the Gideons International for twenty-three years. He was preceded in death by his parents, David, Sr. and Vivian Byrd. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Julia V. Byrd; daughters, Janie Redding and husband Jerry of West Monroe, LA and Barbara Hampton and husband Clark Randall Hampton of Roswell, GA; granddaughters, Leigh Hampton, Allison Redding, and Greer Hampton; brother, John Ben Byrd of Jacksonville, AR; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Robert Havard, David Tyler, Rick Busher, John White, Ivy R. Redding, and Bill Hampton. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of Dr. Byrd's Sunday School Class. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family would like to thank Dr. Floyd Jones, Dr. P. Thomas Causey, Dr. Charles B. Joyce, Dr. Thomas Gulick, the staff of Landmark Nursing Home, and Southern Care Hospice for their loving care. Memorials may be made to Parkview Baptist Church at 1001 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201 or Gideons International at P.O. Box 4612, Monroe, LA 71211. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

EVELYN ARMALEE YOUNG - FRUGE Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Young-Fruge, of West Monroe will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, July 19 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe with Pastor Courtney Hatten, officiating. Services are under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Fruge was born December 22, 1919, in Zimmerman, LA, and passed away peacefully at home in West Monroe, LA on July 17, 2009, at the age of 89. She is preceded in death by her parents Thad Wiley Young and Lillian Owen Young, her husband George Fruge, and brothers George Emmit, Bill and Mayo Young and one sister Beatrice Furlow. Mrs. Fruge is survived by her children Mary Sheppard, Neal Robinson, Janice Stracener, and Donna Clabaugh. She is also survived by eight grand-children, Janeen Doskocil, Liza Robinson, Terry Phelps, David "Rocky" Phelps, Susanne Hatten, Robin Shumake, Steve Franks, Jacqueline Devine and seven great grand children, Jaycee Mayo, Leah Yancey, Stacey Hatten, B.J. Townsend, Clay Eppinette, Sideon Devine and Liam Sexton. She spent her childhood in Alexandra, LA where she attended Alexandra High School and then moved to Monroe, LA where she married, became a homemaker and raised her children. Memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity, Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

JIMMY ROGER WHITE Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy Roger White, age 64 of Downsville, will be held Monday, July 20, 2009 at 9:30 AM at the Mt. Ararat Baptist Church in Downsville with Rev. Don Cardin, Rev. Don Whatley and Rev. David Barkley officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Ararat Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. White was born June 11, 1945 in Bastrop to Olan Washington White and Flora Mae White. He died July 17, 2009 in Shreveport. He was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the South China Sea. Mr. White was a member of and Music Director for Mt. Arat Baptist Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, listening to Bluegrass music and watching NASCAR races. Mr. White is survived by his wife of 28 years, Judy Thrasher White; his sons Darin White of Tucson, AZ, Zane White of Oakdale, David Beckler and wife Andrea of Bernice and Jason Beckler and wife Jennifer of Avon, IN; his daughter Christa Beckler Meggs and husband Joey of West Monroe; eight grandchildren; three brothers Sherwood White and wife Virginia of St. Petersburg, FL, Darrell White of Bastrop and Ed White of Farmerville; two sisters Linda White Ellis and husband Richard of Wylie, TX and Mickey White Farrar and husband Leonard of Bastrop as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Donald White. Pallbearers will be Darin White, David Beckler, Zane White, Joey Meggs, Darrell White and Ed White. Honorary pallbearer will be Sherwood White. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville Sunday, July 19, 2009. Planned memorials may be made to the Mt. Ararat Baptist Church Building Fund. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.farrarfh.com

LOIS WADE PORTER Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Lois Wade Porter, age 96, died after a short illness on Friday, July 17, 2009, at Northern Louisiana Medical Center in Ruston. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 20 at 10:00 AM at Beulah Baptist Church in Farmerville under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, officiated by Reverend William Cottrell and Reverend David Martin. Burial will follow at the Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery in Farmerville. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 19, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Mrs. Porter was born November 29, 1912, in the Cherry Ridge Community near Farmerville, and she lived in that community for most of her life. She was a graduate of Spearsville High School and Louisiana Tech University. She was a resident of the Ruston Arbor and Terrace for eighteen months. She retired from the Union Parish School System after over thirty years having served as both a teacher and a principal. She had a great affection for elementary school children, especially first graders, and she retired from Marion High School after teaching first grade in Marion for nineteen years. In addition, she enjoyed oil painting and sharing that talent with others. Family was her passion and she enjoyed her grandchildren and nieces and nephews to the fullest extent possible. She truly loved the Lord and spent many years teaching Sunday School at Beulah Baptist Church. Mrs. Porter is survived by her daughter and husband, Shirley and Bobby Reagan of Ruston; two grandsons: Robert Todd Reagan and wife Betty of Dallas, TX, Dr. Brendan Wesley Reagan and wife Betsy of Nashville, TN; five great-grandchildren: Kyle Wesley, Jackson Robert, Wade Lawrence, Blake William, and Paige Elizabeth Reagan; one sister and husband, Thelma and John Doles; one sister-in-law Floy Wade; numerous nieces and nephews; and two special friends, Octavie Webb and Marjoree Williams. She is preceded in death by her husband William Wesley Porter, her parents Robert Brooks and Birdie Banks George Wade; four brothers: Lloyd, Dick, Kenneth, and Percy Wade; and one sister Shirley Faye Wade Elkins. Pallbearers will be her nephews, Dale Elkins, Bobby Elkins, Hez Elkins, Tom Elkins, Percy Wade, Jr., Thomas Wade, Wayne Wade, Donnie Wade, Barry Wade, Herbert Phillips, James Phillips, Roy Phillips, and Martin Phillips. Special appreciation is given to the staff at the Ruston Arbor and Terrace and Dr. Ben Grigsby. In lieu of flowers, planned memorials may be made to the Beulah Baptist Cemetery Fund or the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

LUCY E. CANNON DEAR Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Lucy E. Cannon Dear, 83, of Monroe, will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, July 19, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow at Delhi Masonic Cemetery in Delhi, LA. Mrs. Dear was born in Richland Parish to Joe Cannon and Cora Royals Cannon on April 3, 1926 and passed away July 16, 2009. She was married on December 7, 1941 to the late William Douglas Dear and resided in Delhi, LA until she moved to Monroe, LA in 1960. Mrs. Dear will be remembered as a loving and caring mother, a kind and comforting grandmother, but most of all, as "Granny". Mrs. Dear enjoyed gardening, sewing, and visiting with family, friends, and cooking for anyone stopping by to enjoy one of her infamous homemade biscuits. Mrs. Dear was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Carolyn Douglas, daughter-in-law, Linda Dale Dear; and a host of brothers and sisters. Survivors include her sons, William Dear of Monroe, LA, and Stanley Dear and wife Hope of Delhi, LA; daughter, Diane Womble of Winnsboro, LA; sister, Betty Howard and husband Norman; sister-in-law, Barbara Cannon; 15 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Stan Dear, Will Dear, James Dear, Greg Dear, Brian Dear, and Joey Dear. Honorary pallbearers will be Nick Dear and Ray Jones. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

NORA MARIE PHILLIPS HUGHES Boone Funeral Home Inc., Greenville, MS Funeral services for Nora Marie Phillips Hughes, 83, of Greenville will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, July 20, 2009 at Calvary Baptist Church, Greenville, MS. She died Saturday, July 18, 2009 at her home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Greenville under the direction of Boone-Wells Funeral Home, Greenville. She was born in Morton, MS and moved to Greenville at an early age where she graduated from Greenville High School. She married Melvin Hughes making their home in Greenville where she was employed with First National Bank which is now Regions Bank, retiring as Teller Supervisor. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She had been awaiting her fifth great grandchild due to arrive in January 2010. She is survived by her husband, Melvin Hughes of Greenville, MS; two daughters, Melinda Harmon (David) of Greenville, MS and Cheryl LaFoe (Macon) of Monroe, LA; a son, David Hughes (Mimi) of Greenville, MS; a sister, Hazel Keith of Greenville, MS; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Giddens (Ryan), David Hughes, Jr. (Templet), Macon LaFoe, II (Casey), Leslie Sullivan (David), Martha Ulmer (Will), Jennifer Harmon and Douglas Harmon; four great grandchildren, Ann Elise Hughes, Katelyn Giddens, James Macon "Tripp" LaFoe, III and Landon Hughes. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM, Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Boone-Wells Funeral Home, Greenville, MS.

REBECCA CLARK NEVILL Geo H. Lewis & Sons, Houston, TX Rebecca Clark Nevill, age 55, born the 2nd of October 1953 in Houston, TX, passed away peacefully on Thursday, the 16th of July 2009. For over a year she fought a graceful and dignified battle against Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. Becky attended the same Houston schools as her mother and sisters: River Oaks Elementary, Lanier Junior High and Lamar High School. She earned an Associates Degree from Columbia College in Columbia, MO. Becky and her family are forever grateful for the loving care she received from Dr. George Carrum, the Bone Marrow Transplant Team, all the staff of Methodist Main 8, and Dr. Kelty Baker. Special thanks to her home caregivers, Ana Flores, Tess Cuenca and Mary Jones. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, the Junior League and the Lady Washington Chapter of the DAR. She spent her working life in real estate, most recently at Martha Turner Properties. Becky was also very generous with her time volunteering in the community. Becky was preceded in death by her father, Ivan B. Nevill, Jr. and her niece, Anne Duval Barham. Surviving is her mother, Claire Henley Lutey; sister, Marianne Nevill Crain and husband, Carter and their children, Karina Adams Cascadden and Davis Henley Crain; sister, Patricia Nevill Barham and husband Mack, and their children Andrew Larkin Barham and Allen Forrester Barham; two great nephews, Jackson Tucker Cascadden and Harrison Keels Cascadden. An interment service will be conducted at one o'clock in the afternoon on Monday, the 20th of July, at Glenwood Cemetery, 2525 Washington Avenue in Houston, followed by a memorial service at two o'clock in the afternoon in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church, 5300 Main Street in Houston, where Dr. Wm. Heston will officiate. Honored to serve as pallbearers are Conrad Bering, Cot Cottingham, Glenn Bauguss, Danny Dexter, Stephen Dexter, Bill Murphy, Andrew Barham, Davis Crain and Allen Barham. In lieu of the usual remembrances, memorial donations in Becky's memory may be directed to First Presbyterian Church, 5300 Main Street, Houston, TX 77004; the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 5005 Mitchelldale, Suite 115, Houston, TX 77092 or Hope House, 1705 County Road 285, Liberty Hill, TX 78642. To place a tribute or share a memory of Becky, please visit www.mem.com

RICHARD "PAPA" CHAMBERS Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA Graveside services for Mr. Richard Eugene "Papa" Chambers, age 80 of West Monroe, LA will be at 2:00 PM Sunday July 19, 2009 at Holly Grove Baptist Church Cemetery near Wisner, LA with Rev. John Dallalio officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Chambers was retired United States Army veteran. He passed away at his residence on July 17, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents and two infant twin boys. Survivors include wife, Lucille Ferrington Chambers of West Monroe, LA; four daughters, Elaine Hill and husband Bob of Gilbert, LA, Tiny Walters and husband Lloyd of West Monroe, LA, Mae Goodwin of West Monroe, LA, and Penny Rials and husband David of Tylertown, MS; five sons, Calvin Ferrington and wife Johnnie of Warren, AR, John Ferrington and wife Sandy of West Monroe, LA, Larry Ferrington and wife Kayla of Kingston, TN, Pete Ferrington and wife Sonia of Holly Springs, AR, and Phillip Ferrington and wife Loyce of Wisner, LA; two brothers, Jim Chambers of Kansas City, KS and Bill Chambers of Albuquerque, NM; 23 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

SHERRY SANNER Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral Services for Sherry Sanner, 61 of Marion, LA, will be held on Monday, July 20, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Kilpatrick Chapel in Farmerville, LA, with Rev. Bubba Hoggatt and John Saunders officiating. Burial will follow in Edwards Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Mrs. Sanner was born on January 5, 1948 in Monroe, LA and passed away on July 15, 2009 at her residence in Marion, LA. Sherry finally beat her battle with cancer and is joining her husband in Heaven. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Marion, worked at J.E. Dupuy Flooring in Monroe for over 20 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years Jimmy Sanner and her parents, Cloyd and Syble Edwards. Survivors include her children, Tammy Stanley and husband Abe, Mandy Starr and husband Mark, and Jim Sanner and wife Lacy all of Marion, LA; grandchildren, Brittney, Stephanie, and Scott Sibley, Courtney Stanley, Chelsea, Catlin, Logan Starr, and Alyssa Sanner; special Aunt Lillian (sister) Edwards of Farmerville, LA; mother-in-law, Margaret Sanner of Deerfield, OH; sister, Marilyn Cogar and husband Earl of Deerfield, OH. The family would like to send a special thank you to Nurse Jill Warner of LHC. Pallbearers will be Donnie Newcomer, Don Newcomer, Stanley Dupuy, Tuck Dupuy, Pat Kennedy and Robert Bryant. Honorary pallbearers will be J.E. (Butch) Dupuy and all employees of J.E. Dupuy Flooring. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 19, 2009 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

W.H. SLAUGHTER Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for W. H. Slaughter, 87, of Monroe, LA will be 3:00 PM Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Gill Chapel with Rev. Jerry Grant and Rev. Rodney Reeves officiating. Burial will follow in Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro, LA. Visitation will be 10:00 AM until service time at funeral home. W. H. was born to the union of his parents, Obie and Martha Jennings Slaughter on November 21, 1921 in Liddieville, LA and went home to be with his Lord on July 17, 2009 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. Mr. Slaughter was a member of the Baptist Faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Obie and Martha Slaughter; father and mother-in-law, Rev. W. D. and Victoria Grant; daughter, Clara Frith; grandson, Jonathan Slaughter; brothers, Louis and Newt Slaughter; sisters, Nettie Arceneaux and Callie Shaw. W. H. is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty Sue Grant Slaughter of Monroe, LA; children, Jarrell Slaughter of Vicksburg, MS; Dowan Hornsby of Newton, TX; Carlton Slaughter of Laurel, MS; Arlene Mize of Winnsboro, LA; Mike Slaughter of Waterproof, LA; and Richard Slaughter of Russellvile, AR; one sister-in-law, Dell Slaughter of Winnsboro, LA; 19 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. To sign guest book or send online condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com

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

April 27,1985-July 20, 2004 AMANDA ANNE KIRTLAND Guardian mentor, loving young lady. Sin was irrelevant and talked to God daily! Never in trouble, always looked out for others. Nothing more important than God, mom, dad and brothers. Big giant spirit, never heard of temptation, Adventurous outdoorsman, loved Gods creation. Lightened up the day with love and laughter, Sent straight up to Heaven, no need for a rapture. Sweet as a strawberry, but salty as a chip, rather be left alone sometimes and smart as a whip. Poem by Matt Kirtland You are missed dearly and we love you very much. Mom, Dad, Matt and Michael

JUANITA DUPREE WATSON MALLORY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Juanita Dupree Watson Mallory, 87, of Ruston, LA will be held on Monday, July 20, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston, LA officiated by Pastor Wayne Evans of Grace United Methodist Church under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Mallory passed from this life July 18, 2009 after a brief illness in Glenwood Hospital. She was born on November 26, 1921 in Richton, MS and was the last sibling of six born to James Thomas Dupree and Zettie Sowell Dupree. Mrs. Mallory was preceded in death by her first husband, John Ira Watson and second husband William Howard Mallory. Mrs. Mallory is survived by three daughters, Lena Gregory of West Monroe, Pat Oglesbee and husband Lantis and Evelyn Lewis and husband Billy both of Downsville; grandchildren, Desiree Gregory of West Monroe, Vevia Strum and husband Matt of Jefferson City, MO, John Stanford Pearson and wife Lori of Farmerville, Joe Lewis of West Monroe, Tommy Lewis and wife Virginia of West Monroe, Ray Lewis and wife Kourtney of Mandeville. Also survived by fourteen great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

WAYMOND LOWERY Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for Mr. Waymond Lowery, age 70 of Clarks, will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 21, 2009 from the Chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Bro. Bobby Rodriguez officiating. Interment will follow at Lowe Cemetery in Kelly. Visitation will be Monday evening at the funeral home from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Mr. Lowery was born in Riverton on March 15, 1939 to the union of Lorey Alexandra, Sr. and Hattie Stapleton Lowery and passed from this life on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at LSU Medical Center in Monroe. Mr. Lowery was an attendant for the water and sewer in the Town of Clarks and was a member of Life Assembly Church of God in Olla. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a wonderful and precious husband for 30 years and a wonderful father. Everyone who knew him loved him and he will be missed very deeply. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother; Lorey A. Lowery, Jr. and his sister, Laverne Sims. Survivors include his wife, Linda Grant Lowery of Clarks; two sons, Waymond Bruce Lowery of West Mount, IL and Waymond Dean Lowery and wife, Carol of Benton, AR; daughter, Charlotte Lowery of MS; two brothers, Dewayne Lowery of Columbia and John Lowery and wife, Sue of FL; seven sisters, Lorene Laffoon of Clarks, Voncile Parker of West Monroe, Lenora Peterson and husband, Aubrey of Grayson, Volonia Guerrero and husband, Albert of Columbia, Glenda Sims of Calhoun, Hazel Futch of West Monroe and Edith Smith and husband, Larry of West Monroe, four grandchildren: Katherine Hearn, Josh Taylor, Corey Morgan and Anna Lowery, four great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Pallbearers will be Glen Belk, Glen Barnhill, Charles "Flukey" Braddock, Ellis Spangler, Daniel Boone and Scott Meredith. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com

Girlean Jenkins Crump, 91
CLAYTON — Girlean Jenkins Crump, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Harvest Baptist Church, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Clayton. Burial is in Natchez National Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.

B.A. 'Gus' Petterson, 85
B.A. "Gus" Petterson of Monroe, a retired Monroe City School educator, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Henrietta E. King Tannehill, 80
URANIA — Henrietta Emilie King Tannehill, a retired teacher, died Friday. Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Riser Funeral Home of Olla. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial is in Urania Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Cook, Catha: 11 a.m. Monday, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Hanes, Edna: 2 p.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home
Hughes, Nora Marie Phillips: 11 a.m. Monday, Calvary Baptist Church, Greenville, Miss.
Oetgen, Thelma Womack: 10 a.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Porter, Lois Wade: 10 a.m. Monday, Beulah Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Sanner, Sherry: 2 p.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.
White, Jimmy Roger: 9:30 a.m. Monday, Mount Ararat Baptist Church, Downsville.

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

ANN JOHNSTON MARTIN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Ann Johnston Martin, 89, of Monroe, LA will be held at 9:00 AM Wednesday, July 22, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Ricky Baker officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Martin passed away Sunday, July 19, 2009. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and a charter member of Forest Glade Baptist Church, formerly Central Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney G. Martin and grandsons, Troy Martin and Chad Martin. Survivors include her son, Larry Martin and wife Tammy of Monroe, LA; daughters, Carolyn Williams, and husband Billy of Eros, LA and Marilyn Hughes and husband David of Cedar Park, TX; six grandsons; one granddaughter; ten great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be the grandsons, Billy Williams, Ryan Martin, Lance Martin, Clint Martin, Scott Hughes, and Mark Hughes. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church Building Fund, 1569 Harmon Johnson Road, Monroe, LA 71202. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

B. A. "GUS" PETTERSON Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. B. A. "Gus" Petterson, 85, of Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, July 22, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Mr. Don Glover officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Petterson passed away Sunday, July 19, 2009. He was a member of Forsythe Church of Christ. He was a WWII Veteran, where he was in the Navy and was a survivor of Pearl Harbor. He was a retired superintendent from Monroe City School System and also a coach, teacher and principal. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Petterson; his son, Olin Petterson; sisters, Nelle Deen and Sophie Wilbanks. Survivors include his wife of eleven years, June Albritton Petterson; son, Kirk Andrew Petterson and wife Nancy of West Monroe, LA; daughter, Janis Kay Carraway and husband Dickey of Utica, MS; step children, Beverly Mardis and husband Wyman, James "Buddy" Albritton and wife Linda, Ginnie Sutherland, and Van Albritton; seven grandchildren, Jay Kay Thornton and husband Gregg, Trey Carraway and wife Erin, Hayley Mae Carraway, Katherine Petterson, Katie Petterson, Andrew Petterson, and Rami Petterson; several step grandchildren; two great grandchildren, Cade and August Ann Thornton; sisters, Barbara Little of Colorado and Olga Reed of MA.; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Andrew Petterson, Trey Carraway, Britton Mardis, Zach Sutherland, Speck Louis, and Pat Anderson. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Neville High School. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

BRETT ERIC MAUTERER Riser Funeral Home Olla, LA Funeral services for Mr. Brett Eric Mauterer, age 39 of Rayville, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 22, 2009 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Olla with Bro. Eddie Riley officiating. Interment will follow at Olla Cemetery in Olla. Visitation will be Tuesday evening at the funeral home in Olla from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Eric was born on January 7, 1970 in New Orleans to the union of Daryl Patrick and Carolyn Parker Mauterer Stagg and passed from this life on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Morehouse General Hospital in Bastrop. He was the manager of Bastrop Tire. He was preceded in death by his father, Daryl Patrick Mauterer; paternal grandparents, Dr. O.P. and Grace Mauterer and maternal grandfather, James Ted Parker; and cousin, Steven Wilmore. Survivors include his wife, Christina Marble Mauterer of Rayville; mother, Carolyn Mauterer Stagg and husband, Paul W. of Madisonville; maternal grandmother, Majorie W. Parker; two daughters, Kelsey White and Christa Marble both of Rayville; brother, Christopher Patrick Mauterer of Georgetown; step-brother, Reuben Posey of Austin, TX; step-sister, Lorie Stagg Jacobs and husband, Rick of Dallas, TX; niece / godchild, Taylor Mae Mauterer; special aunt, Mildred Parker Wilmore and husband, Johnnie W.; two special cousins, Nancy Lachney and Deborah DeSoto and numerous other aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers will be Norton Roussel, Jason Baldassaro, Michael Daul, Jr., Keith Cazaux, Ricky Hebert and Rusty Patrick. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul VonDiezelsky, Dr. Aurthur Mauterer and Dr. K.P. Mauterer. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com

CLARENCE I. HANKS Melanco Funeral Home, Carencro, LA. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. John Berchman Catholic Church in Cankton for Clarence I. Hanks, age 82, who passed away Sunday, July 19, 2009 at his residence in Carencro. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Lafayette. Mr. Hanks was a native of Bristol and a resident of Carencro. Survivors include two sons, Carrold Dale Hanks and his wife, Kathy, of West Monroe and Ronald James Hanks of Lafayette; two daughters, Karleen Marie Menard and her husband, Ravis, of Ville Platte and Jenell Ann Daigle and her husband, Steve, of Mire; ten grandchildren, Kevin Hanks, Kristen Mitchell and her husband, Kevin, Tina Roberie, Terry Fontenot and her husband, John, Christopher Menard and his wife, Lakel, Amy Dufour, Charise Deshotel, Jennifer Hanks, Andre Daigle and his wife, Chelsea and Blaine Daigle and his wife, Aimee; and sixteen great grandchildren. A rosary will be prayed by Eldine Benoit at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday and will continue from 8:00 a.m. until service time on Wednesday. View the obituary and guestbook online at www.melanconfuneralhome.net. Melancon Funeral Home, 4615 N. University Ave., Carencro, (337) 896-6366, is in charge of arrangements.

CONNIE WATERMAN Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Connie Waterman of Monroe, LA. passed away peacefully on July 18, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. The family will receive visitors at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M., Wednesday July 22 before services at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Sebastian Kallarackal officiating. The family will hold a reception at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church following services. Connie was born in Thibodeaux, LA. on October 30, 1944. She attended the University of Louisiana at Monroe while also an employee there, and graduated in December 1999. She was a wonderful, beloved wife for forty-three years and the best mother and grandmother a child could have. Connie was preceded in death by her father, Tony and her step-father, Bill Martin, and her brother Perry. She is survived by her mother, Nancy, her husband Mike Waterman, her sons Jeff and Jamie Waterman, her daughter Amy Hall, her brother Mark, and her sister Penny. She also had seven grandchildren: John Martin, Daryn, Aaron, Harley, Mary Blaire, Ayden, and Perry. In lieu of flowers the family wishes contributions be made to the American Cancer Society and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis Tennessee, 38105-1942. Connie was loved by her family and the world is truly a poorer place than it was just a few days ago. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

DANIEL L. "DANNY" ROACH, JR. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Mr. Daniel L. "Danny" Roach, Jr., age 57, of Choudrant, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. Officiating the service will be Rev. J.R. Tapley and Rev. Drew Spillers. Interment will follow at Sibley Cemetery in Choudrant under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mr. Roach was born September 11, 1951 and passed away July 18, 2009. Mr. Roach was employed with Schlumberger for 28 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, D. L. and Margie Roach. He is survived by his wife, Sue Roach; his children, Michael Shawn Roach and wife Danelle of Calhoun, and their daughter Ashlyn, and Lacey Roach Thompson and her children Jaylon and Zoe also of Calhoun; sisters, Joyce Pardue Hennen and husband V.A. of Choudrant, Jill Kennedy and husband James of Baton Rouge, and Phyllis Spillers and husband Drew of Choudrant; brother, Mitchell Roach and wife Sharon of Choudrant; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who loved him very much. Pallbearers will be nephews, Nick Roach, Chris Pilcher, Robin Pilcher, Tim Spillers, Daniel Spillers, Jay Freeman, and friend Max Barrett. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

JOHN DALTON ARMSTRONG Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA John Dalton Armstrong, age 62, passed away after a short illness on June 23, 2009 in San Francisco, California, where he had resided most of his adult life. John was born in Monroe, Louisiana on November 1, 1946 to John Darington Armstrong and Avis Tucker Armstrong. He was their only child, but was a member of a large extended family. John grew up attending church at Highland Park Baptist Church in Monroe, near his home in Oak Park. Both his mom and his aunt, Mrs. Fay T. Brunson, who shared their home, were very active in the church and thus served as excellent roles for John Dalton. This church community became a family to all of the Armstrong family. John attended the Monroe City Schools and graduated from Neville High School in 1964. He continued his education at Louisiana Tech through 1968, where he graduated in accounting. It was always a matter of great pride that he would graduate from the college, where his grandfather was a member of the faculty. After college graduation, John chose to join the United States Air Force for the next four years. Having been stationed for a year in South Korea, he concluded his service at Hamilton Air Base in Marin County, California. After discharge, he decided to remain in California and seek employment in his chosen field. He moved to San Francisco in 1973 working for a time at an ice company and for the American Institute for Continuing Education. He then was employed by Callan and Associates, where he managed various money functions as an accountant before becoming Accounting Manager. He had only recently retired from this firm. John was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Avis Armstrong of Monroe, and his paternal grandparents, Dalton G. Armstrong and Icy Webb Armstrong of Ruston, along with his maternal grandparents, Jasper Newton Tucker and Emma Futch Tucker of Farmerville. He is survived by a host of cousins, friends, and a much loved family caregiver and friend, Dorothy Moore Jones of Monroe. In accordance with his wishes, Mr. Armstrong's ashes will be scattered in the beautiful waters of the Pacific Ocean near his home. The family asks that any memorials be made to your favorite charity. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

lvis H. Coates, 75
COLUMBIA -- Elvis H. Coates, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Fellowship Cemetery, Columbia under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Leslie Ray Curfman, 95
SHREVEPORT -- Leslie Ray Curfman, a retired machine operator, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Clark-Griffin Funeral Co., West Monroe.

Terry Lynn Frazier, 20
PIONEER --Terry Lynn Frazier, a construction employee, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Ark-La-Ms Cremation Society, Greenville, Miss.

James Maxwell 'Max' Gray, 76
James Maxwell "Max" Gray of Monroe, a retired accountant, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Harmony Chapel Cemetery, Hico under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Michael Hollier, 42
Michael Hollier of Monroe, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Clark-Griffin Funeral Co., West Monroe.

Mario A. Johnson, 25
Mario A. Johnson of Monroe, a restaurant employee, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

Carolyn Kilpatrick, 71
Carolyn Kilpatrick of Monroe, retired News-Star-World art director, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

James B. Prather Sr., 89
GILBERT -- James B. Prather Sr., a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Turkey Creek Baptist Church, Gilbert. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Carolyn Richard, 44
Carolyn Richard of Monroe died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Clark-Griffin Funeral Co., West Monroe.

Lester Roberts, 80
WISNER -- Lester Roberts died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Central Baptist Church, Wisner. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Chase Skipper, 16
CASH BAYOU -- Chase Skipper died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Raymond Steppe Jr., 60
Raymond Steppe Jr. of Monroe died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Clark-Griffin Funeral Co., West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Buffington, Thelma Wynn Goodson: 10 a.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Burns, Barbara: 11 a.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville.
Cascio, Bernice Elouise Bass: 10 a.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Davis, Eunice B.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Davis, Tammy Shawn: 10 a.m. Thursday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.
Diggins, Chester: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe.
Elmore, Dorothy F.: 2 p.m Thursday, Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston.
Everett, Shirley: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Ackland Creek Baptist Church, Jonesville.
Frasier, Betty Jean: 2 p.m. Friday, Monticello Southern Baptist Church, Monticello.
Hopkins, Maxine H.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Northside Church of Christ, Lake Providence.
Kendrix Sr., Verner: 2 p.m. Thursday, Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
King, Jimmy Earl: 10 a.m. Thursday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Walters, Graham Morgan: 11 a.m. Thursday, Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.
Williams, Claribel Riddle: 1 p.m. Thursday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Williamson, Dalton: 10 a.m. Thursday, Mineral Springs Baptist Church, Dubach.
Worsham, Margaret Haughton: 11 a.m. Friday, Douglas United Methodist Church, Ruston.

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

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

BERNICE ELOUISE BASS CASCIO Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Bernice Elouise Bass Cascio, 82, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, July 23, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Joe Puthuppally, Rev. C. S. Cascio, and Rev. Jimmy Masters officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Cascio passed away Saturday, July 18, 2009. She was retired from Olinkraft after twenty-five years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dominic (Nick) Cascio; her parents, Walter and Elouise Bass; two grandsons, Stacy and Clint Cascio. Survivors include her sons Jerry Wayne Cascio of West Monroe, LA, A. W. Cascio of Spearsville, LA, and Dominic Jr. Cascio of West Monroe, LA; daughter, Brenda Cascio Elmendorf of Monroe, LA; six grandchildren, Jeff Cascio, Kim Atchinson, Krystle Cascio, Tracy Ketchens, Toby Cascio, and Corey Cascio; nine great grandchildren; special friend who was like a daughter, Rosie Cascio. Pallbearers will be Jeff Cascio, Bobby Thompson, Tucker Thompson, Garland Hendrix III, Roger Baker, and David Johnson. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

BETTY JEAN FRASIER COX FUNERAL HOME DELHI, LA. Funeral services for Betty Jean Frasier of Lake Providence, LA. will be 2:00 P.M. Friday July 24, 2009 at the Monticello Southern Baptist Church, Monticello, Louisiana. Rev. Rocky Stephens and Rev. Don Boyette will officiate the service. Interment will be in the Herringville Cemetery, Monticello, Louisiana. Mrs. Frasier passed away July 20, 2009 at Cornerstone Hospital in West Monroe, LA. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi, LA. Betty Frasier is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Bateman Frasier, Sr.; a son, Albert Frasier, Jr.; her parents, Marty Monroe Leeper and Callie Moss Leeper. She is survived by a son, Danny Frasier and his wife Mandy of Lake Providence, LA., a daughter, Vickie Walker and her husband Don of Monroe, LA.; a daughter-in-law, Pam Frasier of Denham Springs, LA.; a brother, Frank Leeper, of CA.; a sister, Patricia Newby of Lake Providence, LA., 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be Thursday July 23, 2009 from 4:00 P.M. until 8 P.M. at the Monticello Southern Baptist Church, Monticello, LA. Mrs. Frasier loved her children and grandchildren.

DORIS LONETTE MCGOWAN READ Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Doris Read, 68, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, July 24, 2009 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Rev. Johnny Holyfield will officiate. Interment to follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, 8729 Cypress St. West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Read was born November 16, 1940 in Oak Grove, LA and passed away July 21, 2009 in Monroe. She was a member of First Baptist Church Monroe. She had a daycare for many years in her home and had a great love for caring for children. Mrs. Read was a graduate of Bastrop High School in 1960. She is survived by her husband, James R. "Bob" Read Sr., 5 children, Rhonda Lonette Cooper, Jeff Cooper and wife Kristie, Tammy Berry and husband Don, Bob Read Jr. and wife Crystal, and Jason L. Read and wife Jessica; sister, Jerry Davis; brother, Don McGowan and wife Judy; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be James Belk, Don Berry, Chad Clowers, David Brown Sr., David Brown Jr., and Curtis Corbin. Special thanks to our dad for all the love and support given to our mother during her lengthy illness. He always kept her spirits up and we know she found her strength in him. We Love You, Rhonda, Jeff, Tammy, Bob Jr., and Jason. A special thanks to the staff at St. Francis Medical Center, "you know who you are" and especially, Dr. White, Dr. Hinkle, Dr. Corbin, Dr. Fincher and Dr. Gullett and the radiology department, Carol, Jan, Amy and doctors in radiology and Home Health Care Staff. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

FREDERICKA MERRIMAN DURHAM Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Fredericka Merriman Durham of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, July 24, 2009, at First Christian Church with Rev. Randy Cook officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Durham was born in Fayetteville, AR on January 28, 1930 and passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2009. She retired from United Gas as a supervisor and was a member of First Christian Church. Mrs. Durham was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Durham; parents, Grady A. and Mae Karsten Merriman; and brother, Grady B. Merriman. Survivors include her sisters, Ann Cline Galloway and husband Trent of Monroe, LA and Lynn Merriman Phillips of Dallas, TX; sister-in-law, Pat Merriman; nieces and nephews, Kim Merriman, Keith Merriman, Kurt Merriman, Jaclyn Esposito, Dean Phillips, and Pamela Johananoff. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

JOHN WINTERS STANLEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mr. John Winters Stanley, 69 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM, Friday, July 24, 2009 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA. Bro. Don Delukie will be officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Stanley was born February 3, 1940 in Transylvania, LA and passed away July 22, 2009 in Bastrop, LA. He was a retired police captain at West Monroe Police Department. His favorite pastime was umpiring baseball and softball games. He was preceded in death by parents, James and Anita Stanley, and a brother, James Garland Stanley, Jr. He is survived by wife of 29 years, Lou Stanley; step-son, Mark McCurley and wife Candace; grandchildren, John M. McCurley, Jr., Julie M. McCurley and Joseph D McCurley and 2 great-grandchildren; 5 sister-in-laws; 2 brother-in-laws; many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

LESTER E. ROBERTS Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA. Funeral services for Lester Roberts, 80, of Wisner, LA will be 2:00 PM Thursday July 23, 2009 at South Central Baptist Church with Rev. T. J. Boyd, Ronnie Ellerbe, and Rev. Howard Childs officiating. Internment to follow in South Central Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Visitation will be 6:00 PM Wednesday, July 22, 2009 until service time on Thursday at the church. Lester was born to the union of his parents Arron and Annie Barlow Roberts on October 4, 1928 in Wisner, LA and passed from this life July 21, 2009 at Plantation Oaks Nursing Home in Wisner. Mr. Roberts was a member of Central Baptist Church in Wisner, the T. B. Gilbert Masonic Lodge and a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. Lester is survived by his wife of 55 years: Margaret McCaa Roberts of Wisner, LA; two daughters: Kay Downey and husband Billie Downey Jr. of West Monroe, LA and Susan Haring and husband John of Wisner, LA; three brothers: Floyd Roberts Sr. and wife Neva, Dennis Roberts and wife Joyce, and Fulton Roberts and wife Joyce all of Wisner, LA; one special sister: Maggie Roberts; five grandchildren: Little John Haring and wife Cortney of Wisner, Jennifer Haring of Wisner; Darby Downey and Mac Downey of West Monroe, and Margaret Knox of Winnsboro. He leaves behind four great grand children who were the light of his life: Kaylee Haring, Micah Haring, Alex Sinkulair , and Jacob Knox. And a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be: Tommy Hale, Brandon Haring, Duece Madden, Rob Roberts, Josh Roberts, Jacob Haring, Philip Roberts, and Jason King. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Tom Kerrigan, Rayford McFarland, Dennis Berry, Peachy Davis, Corbit King, Monroe Roberts, Penn McDaniel, Pipe Ferrington, Duke Roberts, and Frank Haring. To sign guest book or send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com

MELBA BIGGS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Melba Biggs, 71, of West Monroe, LA, will be 10:00 AM Friday, July 24, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Rick Crandall officiating. Private interment will follow at Acree Cemetery in Point, LA. Mrs. Biggs was born September 18, 1937 in Point, LA, and passed away on July 21, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. She attended McClendon Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Melba is preceded in death by her parents, Alton and Velma Biggs, and brother, Wayne Biggs. She is survived by her sister, Gloria Wink and husband Benny, sister-in-law, Nancy Biggs, nephew, Tracy Lee Biggs, numerous cousins and friends. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday July 23, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

SHELBY ANDERSON MORSE Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorial services for Shelby Anderson Morse, 77, of West Monroe will be at 3:00 P.M. Friday July 24, 2009 at Parkview Baptist Church Chapel in Monroe, LA, with Rev. Jon Tellifero, Rev. David Womack, Rev. Damon Heinrich and Dr. Don Barnes officiating. Shelby was born in Winnsboro, LA. on February 4, 1932 and passed away at his home on July 22, 2009 after a long illness. He was a graduate of Winnsboro High School. Shelby attended Louisiana State University and was a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Monroe formerly Northeast Louisiana University. Following graduation from college he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country during the Korean War. He was stationed in Seoul, Korea. Following his military service Shelby managed the family business, Morse Department Store, for many years. He later worked for the State of Louisiana Department of Elections until his retirement. Shelby is preceded in death by his father and mother, Shelby and Myrtle Anderson Morse. He is survived by his wife, Pat Barnes Morse; daughter, Mignon Morse of Dallas, Texas; brother Willie A. Morse; and two special children in his life, Anna Katherine and Alex Neal Sikes. He is also survived by numerous special aunts and cousins. Visitation will be from 1:30 P.M. until service time Friday at Parkview Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to one of the places listed or to your favorite charity, Walnut Grove Southern Methodist Church 783 Jack Bonnet Road Eros, LA. 71238; First United Methodist Church of West Monroe 1411 Glenwood Drive West Monroe, LA. 71291; Louisiana Baptist Children's Home 7200 Desiard Street Monroe, LA. 71203. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

TRAVIS STEVE GORE Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA. Funeral services for Mr. Travis Steve Gore, 90, of Vidalia will be held 3:00 PM Friday from the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Vidalia with Dr. Ralph Webber officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Bethel Cemetery at Clarks. The Gore Family will receive guests on Friday from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at the church in Vidalia. Travis Steve Gore was born on May 30, 1919 in Caldwell Parish to the union of Hildred Gore and Oneida Franklin Gore. Travis was a World War II Veteran of the U S Army and a 1940 graduate of Northwestern State University. Travis spent all of his life involved in banking, first with Citizens Progressive Bank in Columbia, and later with Concordia Bank and Trust Company. He was a very civic minded individual and will truly be missed by the Miss Lou community. Mr. Gore is survived by his wife: Nigel Gore, two sons: Lyman Gore and wife Janis, and Brent Gore and wife Jo Lynn. Daughter: Kay Savant and husband Robbie. Five grandchildren: Michael Gore, Jason Gore, Carol Loy and husband Josh Loy, Heath Savant and wife Amber, and Lori Gore. One great grandchild Emily Carol Loy. Pallbearers include: Pat Galloway, Pat Biglane, Eldon Stegall, Heath Savant, Randy Welch, Neil Riser, Michael Gore and Jason Gore. Honorary pallbearers will be Directors of Concordia Bank, Directors of Southern Heritage Bank, members of the Adult 4 mens class of the First Baptist Church, Vidalia; and Willie Smith. In lieu of flowers any planned memorials should be made to the Streams of Life Food Ministry@10140 Whiteoak, Baton Rouge,La. 70815. Online condolences may be sent to the Gore Family at riserfuneralhomes.com

Elvis H. Coates, 75
COLUMBIA -- Elvis H. Coates, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Fellowship Cemetery, Columbia under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Leslie Ray Curfman, 95
SHREVEPORT -- Leslie Ray Curfman, a retired machine operator, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Clark-Griffin Funeral Co., West Monroe.

Michael Hollier, 42
Michael Hollier of Monroe, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Clark-Griffin Funeral Co., West Monroe.

Carolyn Kilpatrick, 71
Carolyn Kilpatrick of Monroe, retired News-Star-World art director, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Carolyn Richard, 44
Carolyn Richard of Monroe died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Clark-Griffin Funeral Co., West Monroe.

Chase Skipper, 16
CASH BAYOU -- Chase Skipper died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Raymond Steppe Jr., 60
Raymond Steppe Jr. of Monroe died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Clark-Griffin Funeral Co., West Monroe.

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

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

ANNIE LAURA KIMBLE Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Annie Laura Stephens Kimble, 86, of Wisner, La will be 2:00 PM Saturday, July 25, 2009 Apostolic Faith Chapel in Gilbert, LA with Rev. Virgil Harris and Rev. William Cheek officiating under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 PM Friday at the church. Annie Laura, Granny, to those who knew and loved her, went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2009. She was born on September 21, 1922 to the union of C. C. and Odie Stephens of Wisner, LA. She was the oldest of six children. Granny's love for cooking and caring for others began at an early age. She often spoke of cooking family meals while standing on a five gallon bucket. In later years she would boast, "I'll cook as long as they'll let me." She was married for sixty one years to the love of her life, Ben C. Kimble, Jr. She loved her family and was very proud to be a farmer's wife. She was a member of Apostolic Faith Chapel in Gilbert, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, Ben C. Kimble, III and two brothers, J. D. Stephens and Charlie W. Stephens. Mrs. Kimble is survived by two daughters, Linda Girod and husband Mert, and Penny Lawrence and husband Johnny; one sister, Jeanette James and husband, Billy; two brothers, Webster K. Stephens and wife Betty and C. C. Stephens, Jr. and wife Elsie; sisters-in-law, Faye Stephens, Gladys Stephens, and Annie Lee Kimble; four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Granny had a special place in her heart for the nurses and staff of Plantation Manor, Dr. Tom Colvin, Helen and George Johnson, and Gloria Ezell. Pallbearers will be Bennie Richardson, Michael Williamson, Joey Williamson, Terry Stephens, Cary Cheek, Buddy Wilks, Stephen James and Lex Giddens. Honorary pallbearers are Don Thompson, Bo Thompson, Wayne Stephens, Donald Stephens, Bubba Ferguson and Danny Stephens. To view video tribute, sign guest book or send online condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com.

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

MALOY SLOCUM Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Maloy Slocum, 89, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday July 28, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Danny McIlveene officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Slocum was born July 4, 1920 in Calhoun, LA and passed away on July 24, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. He served four years as a Sergeant in the United States Army during WWII. He was the Vice President and General Manager for Cotton Holsum Bakery and retired after 38 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, C.F. and Cora Slocum; brothers, Marvin Slocum, Barnie Slocum, and O. N. Slocum; and sister, May Baxter. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lurline Howard Slocum; daughter, Linda Price and husband Leon; sons, Steven Slocum and wife Julia, and Greg Slocum and wife Tammy; seven grandchildren, Jason Price and wife Kasey of Sterlington, Tracey Price Kuykendall and husband Chris of Monroe, Andy Slocum, Ashley Slocum, Kristin Slocum, Matt Slocum, and Alayna Slocum all of West Monroe; and one great grandson, Kaden Kuykendall. He is also survived by four sisters, Louise Griggs, Velva Williams, Lillian Mason, and Eloise Reed. He enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, and with Freddie his pet, man's best friend. Pallbearers will be Mike Howard, Randal Howard, Aubrey Griggs, Ken Slocum, Charles Baxter, Bernard Duchesne, and Bubba Reed. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Milstead, Carl Dupree, and Jack Sanderson. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, July 27, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MICHAEL JOSEPH HOLLIER Clark-Griffin Funeral Co. West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Michael Joseph Hollier, age 42, of Monroe will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday July 28, 2009 at the Saint Matthews Catholic Church in Monroe under the directions of Clark-Griffin Funeral Co. of West Monroe. Mr. Hollier's passion was Ballet. He danced with Twin City Ballet for many years, then professionally with International Ballet Rotaru in Atlanta, GA. He was also very active with the Little Theater of Monroe from the time he was 10 years old. He had a gift for creativity and there was no limit to his talents. Our beloved son and brother has gone to dance with angels. He will be missed by many. Mr. Hollier is survived by his mother Lyn Hollier of West Monroe, his father Bobby Hollier and stepmother, Sarah Hollier of Monroe. Three sisters, Lisa Hollier of Mesquite, TX, Aimee Ashburn of Murfreesboro, TN and Mary Barfield and husband Brian and two nephews, Thomas and Jonathan of San Francisco, CA and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN.

PATRICIA ANN FLEMING HATTEN - Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Patricia Ann Fleming Hatten of Fort Necessity, LA was born on November 20, 1949 in Laurel, MS. She went home to be with our Almighty King Jesus Christ at the age of 59 years old on July 24, 2009 at 4:30 AM. She was first and foremost a Child of God. She was also a devoted wife, a loving fun-filled mother, and the world's greatest Memaw. She devoted her time to others that needed help without expecting anything in return and lived her life unselfishly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Alton Franklin Fleming and Ida Viola Hall Fleming of Clarks, LA and her baby brother, Irving Ray Fleming of Texas. Also her paternal grandparents, Oscar E. and Marybelle Fleming; and her maternal grandparents, Grover and Ida Hall. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Jimmy Harold Hatten of Fort Necessity. She is also survived by her eight children, her daughter, Christy Humphries; her son, Anthony Humphries and wife Paula of Grayson, LA; her son, Charles Humphries and fiance Maria of Bunkie, LA; her daughter, Rebecca Allen and husband Don of Winnsboro, LA; her daughter, Alicia Wade and husband David of Monroe, LA; her son, Joshua Hatten and wife Brittney of Winnsboro, LA; her son, Jonathan Hatten of Fort Necessity, LA; and the joy of her life, her baby, Anna Rose Hatten of Fort Necessity, LA; four step children, Marcie Williams and husband Matt of Grayson, LA; Bobby Hatten and wife Christy of Kelly, LA; Mark Hatten and wife Tamara of Grayson, LA; Kim Martin and husband Chuck of Hebert, LA. Patricia had 23 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. She is also survived by two brothers, John Randolph Fleming and wife Carol of Vivian, LA and Ernest Franklin Fleming and wife Gerry of Bastrop; also a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many cousins. Pallbearers will be Michael Whatley, Elbert Ferguson, Earl Hatten and three grandsons, Donovan Billings, Daniel and David King. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 9:00 PM Sunday, July 26, 2009 and services will be Monday, July 27, 2009 at 2:00 PM with Bro. Lavelle Hatten officiating at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro, LA. Burial will be at Beouf Prairie Methodist Church Cemetery in Fort Necessity, LA.

PATRICIA ANN LANE GREEN Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Funeral services for Patricia Ann Lane Green, a strong, loving Christian mother, will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at the First Baptist Church in Rayville, LA with Dr. Max Lee officiating. Interment will follow in the Lynn Cemetery in Archibald, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville, LA. Pat was born April 15, 1944, in Monroe, LA, spent her childhood in Rayville, lived much of her active life as a member of the Winnsboro community, and passed away on July 24, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. She was a dedicated 25 year employee of Bancorp South, who was also a trusted friend and confidant to many. Pat was part of a sisterhood of friends who savored their yearly trips to the beach. She was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe, LA and Ruston Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Green was preceded in death by her mother Mary Lou McDonald Lane. She is survived by her father, Alvin Starnes Lane, Jr., along with three daughters and their husbands, Becky and Todd Etzel, Beth and Rodney Newsom, and Paula and Aftab "Kris" Krishna. Pat had eight grandchildren, Ethan Etzel, Annie Etzel, Blake Etzel, David Hassell, Seth Berry, Avery Newsom, Kaiden Krishna, and Sarah Grace Krishna. Also surviving Pat are her brother and his wife-Alvin S. "Bubba" and Ann Lane; and her sister and husband, Gay Nell and Ronald Middleton, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends. The family offers a special thank you to Dr. Barry Weinberger for his commitment and dedication to our mother and special appreciation to Jennia Adams of Louisiana Hospice of Monroe for helping us during this time. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Pallbearers will be Ethan Etzel, Seth Berry, Blake Etzel, Dan Middleton, Josh Middleton, Stuart Dyer, and Bobby Bryant. Honorary pallbearers will be Timmie Ray Thames, Darrell "DWF" Ferguson, and Dr. Selwyn Ellis. Visitation was held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Saturday, July 25, 2009 at the Mulhearn Funeral Home in Rayville, LA. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

PEGGY JO MCCURRY HAMMOND Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Peggy Jo Hammond, 71, of Calhoun, LA will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, July 27, 2009 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. with Rev. Whit Bass officiating. Interment will follow at McCormick Cemetery West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Hammond was born August 5, 1937 in Calhoun, LA and passed away July 23, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. She was retired as an office administrator for Southern Belle Sandwich Company. Mrs. Hammond was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, and her son, William Thomas Hammond. She is survived by her husband, Ralph A. Hammond, Sr.; daughters, Kathy Bly and husband Jimmy, Sherry Jones and husband Donald Ray, Sondra Naron and husband Ronny, Tammy Hammond; and a son, Ralph Hammond, Jr. and wife Tangur; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

RICHARD D. ROCKETT Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA Funeral services for Richard D. Rockett, 79, of Rayville, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, July 27, 2009 at the First Baptist Church, Rayville, LA with Rev. Joe Senn officiating. Interment will follow in Greer Cemetery, Rayville, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Richard Dale Rockett was born September 7, 1929 in Spearsville, LA and passed away Friday, July 24, 2009 at his home near Rayville. Mr. Rockett was a member of the Rayville First Baptist Church. He worked for the Richland Parish School System for 29 years and seven years with Riverfield Academy in Rayville. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Ruby Rockett; brothers, Don Rockett and Ralph Rockett; and sister, Hilda Rockett Branch. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Bonnie Middleton Rockett of Rayville; sons, Owen Rockett of Rayville and Landon Rockett and wife, Lisa of Rayville; grandchildren, Reid Rockett, Zachary Rockett, Will Rockett, and Clayton Rockett all of Rayville; sisters, Betty Kilpatrick and husband, Bobby of Baton Rouge, LA and Mary O'Quinn of Springdale, AR; and a host nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are James Adcock, Jr., Keith Rockett, Mike O'Quinn, Craig Crawford, Monty Hogg, and Scott Crawford. Honorary pallbearers will be James O. Adcock, Dell Hogg, and Joe Meeks. Visitation will be 4:30 PM until 8:00 PM, Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com

THERESA MARY SOCHA Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Miss Theresa Mary Socha, 64, of West Monroe, will be held at 9:00 AM Monday, July 27, 2009, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Rev. Sebastian Kallarackal officiating. Interment will follow at St. Paschal's Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Miss Socha passed away Thursday, July 23, 2009, at LSU Hospital in Shreveport, LA. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima and Monsignor Vandegaer Kaycee Auxiliary. Theresa was a partner and cake decorator at Bakeryland with her brothers for 25 years. Her parents, Leo and Charlotte Socha; brother, Leo Socha; and nephew, Jeff Socha preceded her in death. Survivors include her brother, Joseph Socha and wife Janice; sister-in-law, Emily Socha; nieces and nephews, Frances and Shane Bevel, Stanley and Aimee Socha, Joe and Kristy Socha, Annette and Mark Corbin, Debbie and Brian McGee, Kathy and Karl Schaff, Lynn Moore, and Scott Socha; eight great nieces, and nine great nephews. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a Vigil Wake Service at 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

WINFORD O. GLASS THOMAS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Winford O. Glass Thomas, 85, of Spencer, LA, will be held Monday, July 27, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Spencer Baptist Church. Brothers, Donald Reeves, Larry White and Jerry Fletcher will be officiating. Burial will be held at Liberty Cemetery in Linville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Mrs. Thomas was born on May 3, 1924 in Union Parish, LA and passed on July 24, 2009 in Spencer, LA. She was a retired nurses aide at Glenwood Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband Oliver Ben (Buddy) Thomas; son, Jack Thomas; parents William Turner Glass and Edith Mae Glass; brother, Don Rex Glass and great grandchild MaKenzie Murphy. She is survived by her sons, Billy R. Thomas and wife Amy of Spencer, LA; Charles E. Thomas and wife Joyce of Spencer, LA; John M. Thomas and wife Amy of Noble, LA; brother William Turner Glass, Jr., and wife Frances of Bastrop, LA; 22 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and three great-great- grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends. The family would like to thank Dr. Dean Stockstill and his staff and the nurses from Hospice of LA. Also a special thank you to Hillary Dupree and her children for bringing so much joy to Granny's life in the last month. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be the remaining grandchildren and the men of Spencer Baptist Church. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 26, 2009 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Spencer Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Charlie Anderson, 97
COLUMBIA -- Charlie Anderson died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Robert 'Bobby' Bagby
FERRIDAY -- Robert "Bobby" Bagby died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Katie Tharpe Cascio, 82
Katie Tharpe Cascio of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery in Richland Parish.

Harry James Clary, 93
Harry James Clary of Monroe, deputy regional director for U.S. Customs, died Wednesday. Private graveside services are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

James R. Cranford, 74
METAIRIE -- James R. Cranford, a retired Eastern Airlines employee, died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Downsville Cemetery, Downsville under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Ann McBeth Funderburk, 80
Ann McBeth Funderburk of Monroe, a bookkeeper-receptionist, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Patricia Ann Fleming Hatten, 59
FORT NECESSITY -- Patricia Ann Fleming Hatten, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Beouf Prairie Methodist Church Cemetery.

Howard Norsworthy, 79
BASTROP -- Howard Norsworthy, a retired firetower watchman, died Saturday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Monday at Hughes Chapel Cemetery, Beekman. Visitation is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Laurie Williamson Poland, 33
LIDDIEVILLE -- Laurie Williamson Poland, a Louisiana State Social Services lawyer, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Monday at Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at the chapel. Burial will be in Eva Church of God Cemetery, Monterey under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Loraine Ramsaur, 79
RUSTON -- Loraine Ramsaur, a retired office manager, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Robert L. Sims Sr., 73
BASTROP -- Robert L. Sims Sr., a truck driver, died Saturday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Monday at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Mildred Sisson, 76
Mildred Sisson of Calhoun, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Calhoun Assembly of God Church. Visitation is 2 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Bryant, Alva Dean Williamson: 2 p.m. Sunday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Culver, Harold Raymond: 2 p.m Sunday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Gary Jr., Clement Gary: 10 a.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Raod, Monroe.
Green, Patricia Ann Lane: 2 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Chruch, Rayville.
Hammond, Peggy Jo: 10 a.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Marshall, Mariah Sade: 10 a.m. Monday, Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Monroe.
Rockett, Richard D.: 10 a.m. Monday, Rayville First Baptist Church, Rayville.
Savage, Mattie Louise Harper: 2 p.m Sunday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Socha, Theresa Mary: 9 a.m. Monday, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe.

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

ANN MCBETH FUNDERBURK "MANAN" Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Ann McBeth Funderburk, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 28, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Dr. Whit Holmes officiating. Graveside services will follow at 2:30 PM at Centuries Memorial Cemetery, Mansfield Road, Shreveport, LA. Ann was born on March 6, 1929 in Dubberly, LA, and passed away on July 24, 2009 at the age of 80. Ann graduated from Bastrop High School in 1946 and later graduated from Robinson Business College in Shreveport, LA. She worked as a Bookkeeper/Receptionist for Dr. Walter J. Ernst, Twin City Veterinary Hospital for 30 years while serving as an Administrative Assistant for the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association. She retired from the LVMA in the late 1990s. Ann was one of the first members of Parkview Baptist Church in Monroe and she was active in the community. Ann was happiest when spending time with her friends and family. Her hobbies included keeping a beautiful yard with various blooming flowers including multi-colored roses. She also enjoyed walking daily and going on adventures with her best friend, Audrey Jo. She is preceded in death by her parents A.P. Gamel and Rosie J. Gamel, as well as her five siblings: Inez Giddings, Francis Maxey, Juanita Edwards, Julius Gamel, and Floyd Gamel. Ann married William Walter McBeth in 1946. After his death in 1960, she married Joseph George Funderburk, who died in 2000. Ann is survived by her only daughter, Deborah McBeth Ducote; her only granddaughter, Kimberly Ducote Kittrell and husband Justin; her late husband's brother Max Funderburk, DDS and wife Pat; lifetime best friend Audrey Jo Speights; namesake Abby JoAnn Fordham; special cousins: Fran East of Johnstown, PA and Ruth Marie Price of Longview, TX; numerous nieces and nephews including Kris Edwards of Watertown, SD. Pallbearers will be Benny Evans, Wendell Fordham, Ted Grace, Ted Hopkins, Frank Phoenix, and Michael Ryan. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Earl Speights, Bob Speights, Ricky Nicholson, and Dr. Joel Young. The family would like to express their gratitude to the following: Hospice Compassus; the nursing staff on the Telemetry floor of St. Francis North Hospital; staff of The Terrace; Dr. Francis Weinholt; Dr. Charles Morgan; Dr. Thomas Gulick; Dr. Joiner and Dr. Frengell of St. Francis North Hospital. A special thanks is extended to Jennifer Sparks, nurse at St. Francis Downtown. Visitation will be held Monday, July 27, 2009 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road in Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

GERALD GODWIN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Gerald Godwin 94, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2009 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Rev. Charles Martindale and Rev. Lonnie Stewart will be officiating. The family will receive guests from 12:30 p.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park in Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. Godwin was born in Bragg County, AL October 17, 1914, to the union of Mary Ellen Henderson Godwin and Henry Calloway Godwin. His father died when he was only a year old resulting in his being placed in the Episcopal Orphanage in Springhill, AL where he resided until he was an older teen. He then moved to Newton County, MS where he met and married Grace Munn Godwin. He was gifted with the ability to construct almost anything and spent his adult life in the construction business founding the CIG Construction Company in North Mississippi, which is still operational today and currently owned and operated by a grandson. He spent time during the Second World War in Arabia and the West Indies building oil refineries. Buildings credited to Mr. Godwin's expertise include the first parking garage built in Shreveport, LA, St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Monroe, and the Science building on the campus of Ole Miss in Oxford, MS. He loved construction and spent many hours exploring various construction sites. Most of his career was spent in Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi. Mr. Godwin was a member of First Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA and a former member of Highland Baptist Church in West Monroe. His parents, siblings, a son-in-law John R. Baxter, a granddaughter Kaye Hargrove Shields, a grandson Tyler Godwin and a great grandson Joshua Baxter, preceded Mr. Godwin in death. Left behind to cherish his memory is his wife, Grace Munn Godwin; daughters Geraldine DeLancy and husband Edwin, Charlotte Baxter Timmons and husband Val Ray, Lila Hargrove and husband R.L.; sons, Neal Godwin and wife Pennie, Travis Godwin and wife Joyce, and Randy Godwin. Surviving grandchildren are Mike, Russell, Darryl, and Chris DeLancy, Jerry, Terry and Greg Baxter, Paul and Brad Hargrove, Debbie Spradlin and Randal Godwin, Richard and Kirk Peeples, Melinda Adams, and Colton Godwin; numerous great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren, also a host of nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the caregivers that have faithfully cared for Mr. and Mrs. Godwin for the last three years. Without your faithful service we could not have made it this far. Thanks from all of us. Online condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

LAURIE WILLIAMSON POLAND Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Laurie Williamson Poland, 33, of Winnsboro, LA will be held at Apostolic Faith Chapel in Gilbert on Monday, July 27, 2009 at 3:00 PM with Rev. Leon Ward and Rev. Jerry Hunt officiating. Interment will follow at Eva Church of God Cemetery of Monterey, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Laurie Poland was born March 17, 1976 in Winnsboro, LA and passed away Thursday July 23, 2009 in Winnsboro. She was a life long resident of Winnsboro. She graduated from Franklin Academy in 1994. She then attended and graduated from ULM and Miss. School of Law. She was an attorney with the LA State Dept of Social Services, and she attended Sardis Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Houston Champlin and her paternal grandmother, Anniebell Williamson. Survivors include her husband, Michael Poland of Winnsboro; father, Doyle Williamson of Winnsboro; mother, Kathy (Champlin) Williamson of Winnsboro; twin sister, Julie Carrington and husband Adam of Ft. Necessity, LA; brother, Wade Williamson of Winnsboro; sister, Amy Williamson of Jigger, LA; two nephews, Samuel Carrington of Ft. Necessity, LA and Ty Arnold of Jigger, LA; maternal grandmother, Betty Champlin of Winnsboro, LA; father and mother-in-law, Jackie and Wanda Poland of Winnsboro, LA; and her extended Poland family, including a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. The pallbearers will be Guy Smith, Cary Williamson, III, Tyler Wright, Chad Lee, Jr., Jimmy McDonald, Mike Boyd, Bo-Bo Gwin, and Ben Price. The honorary pallbearers will be Paul T. Beatty, Jimbo Stevens, Tony Haring, and Robbie Crain. The family will receive friends at Apostolic Faith Chapel In Gilbert from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Sunday, July 26, 2009. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com

LORAINE RAMSAUR Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Loraine Ramsaur, 79, of Ruston, LA will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Ruston, with Rev. Jerry Hilbun officiating. Graveside services will be held at l:00 PM in Christ Church Cemetery in Bastrop, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Loraine was born in Floral City, FL on May 2, 1930 and died in Ruston, LA on July 25, 2009. She was raised in Bastrop, LA and moved to Ruston in 1954 with her husband and son Jack. Loraine was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and a member of the Willing Workers Sunday School Class. She enjoyed participating in the DMA (Don't Mention Age); Lydia Circle; and M & M group. Loraine is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John Clark Ramsaur. Loraine is survived by her children; Jack Ramsaur and wife Sylvia of Germantown, TN; Leah Beth Clark and husband Mike of Calhoun; and James Ramsaur and wife Laura of Ruston; grandchildren, Angela Kerr and husband Nathan; Allison Ramsaur; Matthew Ramsaur; Melissa Ramsaur; John Ramsaur; great grandchildren, Tristan and Jackson Kerr; sister, Earline Bagwell of West Monroe; three nieces and a nephew. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at the Russ House for their care and thoughtfulness. Also, especially to Dr. Larry Neal, Dr. Shane Phillips, Dr. David Osafo; the Chemo Staff at Green Clinic; and Hospice of Caring Hearts for the care and support they gave Loraine during her illness. A special thanks for all the love, care, and time Frankie Hamilton spent with Loraine. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church of Ruston, LA. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 PM Monday, July 27, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

SARAH ROUSE KIMBLE Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Rouse Kimble will be Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Jonesboro, LA with Dr. Charles Wesley and Rev. Bill Strawbridge officiating. Burial will follow in the Gayla Traina Cemetery in Jonesboro, LA under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday, July 27, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Kimble, 74 passed away in Jonesboro on Saturday, July 25, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Kimble was a long time resident of Melville, LA and had spent the last nine years in Jonesboro. Mrs. Kimble was retired from the St. Landry Parish school system after 35 years of teaching and had a masters degree in education from LSU. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Jonesboro where she was active in Sunday school and WMU. She was also a member of the Jonesboro Study Guild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Gracie Rouse, one brother, Luther Rouse and one son, James William Kimble. Survivors include, two daughters, Stephanie Short of Krotz Springs, LA and Velma Thompson and husband David of Jonesboro, LA, two sisters, Catherine Kimble of Melville, LA and Eva Bordelon of Erath, LA, four grandchildren, Cassandra and Chancey Kimble both of Plaucheville, LA, Stormie Short of Tickfaw, LA, Kimble Lee Thompson of Jonesboro, LA, one great-granddaughter, Alexis Kimble of Plaucheville, LA. Mrs. Kimble is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Dorothy Mae Kelley, 85 RIDGECREST -- Dorothy Mae Kelley, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery. Shirley Ann Layton, 66 OAK GROVE -- Shirley Ann Layton, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Vistation is 4-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Previously acknowledged Booth, Herman Leon: Noon Sunday, Harrisonburg United Pentecostal Church, Harrisonburg. Jackson, William: 2 p.m. Sunday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Archibald. Richardson, Corene: 11 a.m. Tuesday, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Seymore, Glenn: 2 p.m. Sunday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Seymour, Pearlie: 10 a.m. Sunday, Sunflower Cemetery, Baskin. Smith, Betty Gail: 1 p.m. Sunday, Church of God in Christ, Chatham. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 5 p.m. on weekends.

Dorothy Mae Kelley, 85
RIDGECREST -- Dorothy Mae Kelley, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Young's Funeral Home, FerridayVisitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery.

Shirley Ann Layton, 66
OAK GROVE -- Shirley Ann Layton, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Vistation is 4-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Booth, Herman Leon: Noon Sunday, Harrisonburg United Pentecostal Church, Harrisonburg.
Jackson, William: 2 p.m. Sunday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Archibald.
Richardson, Corene: 11 a.m. Tuesday, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Seymore, Glenn: 2 p.m. Sunday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Seymour, Pearlie: 10 a.m. Sunday, Sunflower Cemetery, Baskin.
Smith, Betty Gail: 1 p.m. Sunday, Church of God in Christ, Chatham.

July 28, 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ANGELINA THERESA BEE MIANO Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, L A Funeral services for Mrs. Angelina Theresa Bee Miano of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 3205 Concordia Avenue, Monroe, LA with Rev. Joe Puthuppaly officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Angie was born on September 3, 1924 in Bessmay, TX and passed away July 27, 2009 in Monroe, LA at the age of 84. Angie was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. She graduated from St. Matthews High School in 1940. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Biagio Miano; her parents, Sam and Katherine Bee; brothers, Charles Bee, Pete Bee, Mike Bee, and Johnny Bee. Survivors include three sisters, Christine Bee Tauzin, Virginia Bee Wynn and her husband Bill, and Irene Bee Jones and her husband William; special godchild, Margaret Ann Goodrich; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Skip Fife, Michael Gates, Tim Randels, Frank Cecil Etier, Ryan Matthew Etier, Roy Joseph Tauzin Etier, and Mike Bee, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Anthony Quint, Phillip Leon, Dennis Gates, and Greg Wynn. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, with a Vigil Wake at 6:30 PM, Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to thank Avalon Place for their care and thoughtfulness. A special thanks for all the love, care, and time Mrs. Vera Harvey spent with Angie. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MARIE RICHARDSON BURNS Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Richardson Burns age 85 of Grayson will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday July 28, 2009 from the Columbia chapel of Riser Funeral Home with Rev. Howard Hudson and Rev. Harrell Tucker officiating. Wes Burns will deliver the eulogy. Marie Richardson Burns was born to the union of Milton James Richardson and Onnie Laura Douglas Richardson on May 8, 1924 in Caldwell Parish. She passed from this life on Monday July 27, 2009 at the Citizens Medical Center in Columbia. Marie married the love of her life Clifton Burns on June 12, 1942 and they spent sixty seven years together. She started her career with the La. Dept. of Welfare and after six years went on to her real calling which was that of teacher and instructor. She helped guide many students through their educational careers to become better citizens. She also served as assistant principal at Caldwell Parish Junior High School. She was preceded in death by her parents and by two brothers M.J. Richardson and Jerry Wayne Richardson. Survivors include: Her husband of 67 years: Clifton C. Burns, Her son: Judge Don C. Burns and wife Mary, her daughter: Anne Burns, grandson: Thomas Wesley Burns, sister: Mrs. Willie Nell Strebeck and husband Howard, and two great grand children: Cody James McElroy and Amber McKenzie Burns, all of Grayson. Serving as pallbearers will be: Wayne Barnett, Cody McElroy, Jason Maxwell, Steve Richardson, John Patterson, Sam Carroll, Tommy Parker, and Lee Michael Estes. In lieu of flowers any planned memorials should be made to the Grayson United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 177, Grayson, La. 71435. Online condolences may be sent at riserfuneralhomes.com

WILLIE EDNA "TINY" TARBUTTON Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, Louisiana Funeral Services for Miss Willie Edna "Tiny" Tarbutton, 87, the fourth daughter born to the union of Janie Fleming and William Anderson Tarbutton of Cheniere, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 29, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. John Albright and Elder Johnny Guice officiating. Interment will follow at Cheniere Baptist Church Cemetery. Miss Tarbutton was born January 16, 1922 and passed away on July 26, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Ruby Kramberg, Annie Cherry, and Mary Francis Tarbutton; and dear friend and fellow teacher, Mrs. Margaret Baskin Franks. She is survived by a nephew, William Joseph Kramberg and wife, Patricia; a great nephew, Jason Kramberg; and dear friend and former student, Don Smith and wife, Shirley. Miss Tarbutton played basketball for Ouachita Parish High School where she graduated in 1939 and attended Northeast Junior College (now ULM) for two years before transferring to Normal College (Northwestern at Natchitoches); she graduated in 1943 and received a Masters degree from the University of Arkansas in 1948. After graduating from Normal, she was hired by the Franklin Parish School Board to teach social studies and physical education and coach girl's basketball at Baskin High School, a Class B school. The basketball teams coached by Miss Tarbutton were phenomenal. Mrs. Franks assisted by keeping the scorebook and helping to take care of the teams, serving as both chauffeur and chaperone. The team won a state championship in 1945, and was the state runner up in 1947, losing to Ogden, another Franklin Parish School. Beginning with 1948, and ending with 1955, Miss Tarbutton's teams won eight consecutive state championships and 216 consecutive victories, a national record that has yet to be broke. Only two games were lost during this eight year period, both to Winnsboro High School, a Class A school. A second-place state championship was also won in 1956; the loss was to Mangham by two points, a school only three miles from Baskin, just across the parish line. Miss Tarbutton relinquished her coaching duties in 1977 and retired, after 37 years of teaching, in 1980. During her teaching career Miss Tarbutton greatly influenced the lives of many boys and girls. She taught them to do their very best, both on the court and in the classroom. This work ethic served them well in life. Her reference book, Baskin Heritage, was always by her side so that as she heard of accomplishments of her former students, she could refresh her memory of them. She was an active member of Union Presbyterian Church, a caring daughter and sister, loving aunt and good neighbor. She resided in Baskin, the only place she ever taught, until 2001, when health forced her to move into assisted living in West Monroe. Honors received by Miss Tarbutton include induction into four Halls of Fame: Louisiana High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame, Louisiana Sports Writers Hall of Fame, National High School Hall of Fame, and Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. Pallbearers will be Larry Jackson, Bruce Jackson, Tony Jackson, Brad Jackson, Don Smith, and Levy Lord. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

July 29, 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ADDIE CLEO RICHMOND PIERCE Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Addie Cleo Richmond Pierce, 89, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM Thursday, July 30, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. Mrs. Pierce was born April 26, 1920 and passed away on July 27, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilmer Richmond Pierce; parents, Blanche and Tom Richmond; 4 sisters, Elouise Stephens, Louise Brewer, Viva Prine, Aletha Reid; and 1 brother, Bud Richmond. Survivors include her daughters, Barbara McCandlish and husband Tom of Calhoun, Faye Patterson and husband Jim of Winston-Salem, NC and Sue Jolly and husband Marc of Calhoun; six grandchildren, Tom McCandlish, Jr. and wife Mary of Monroe, John McCandlish and wife Jana of West Monroe, Karla McCoy and husband Gordon of Denham Springs, La, Chris Jolly and wife Anita of Calhoun, Mike Jolly and wife Cathy of Calhoun, Lisa Wood and husband Gregg of NC; nine great-grandsons, Conn Thomas, William Angus and Robert Edgar McCandlish, James Alexander and Benjamin Thomas McCoy, Joshua Jolly, Andy and Landon Smith, and Luke Wood; six great-granddaughters, Megan Nicole McCoy, Alexandra Marie, Abigail Ann and Emma Grace McCandlish, Addie Michaela Jolly, and Anna Wood; three sisters, Evelyn Chapman of Carriere, MS, Jean McPherson of Moultrie, GA, Glenda Watkins and husband Charles of Indianapolis, IN; one brother, Bill Richmond and wife Joye of Farmerville and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Pierce, a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe since 1948 was active in Women's Missionary Union and was a dedicated and loving nursery and preschool worker for over 50 years. Mrs. Pierce was faithful in her prayer life and a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. Words cannot express how very much she was loved and will be missed. Pallbearers will be Tom McCandlish, Jr., John McCandlish, Chris Jolly, Mike Jolly, Gordon McCoy, and Greg Wood. Honorary Pallbearer will be her great nephew, Frank Woolsey. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Donations may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home of Monroe or First Baptist Church, West Monroe, Preschool Department. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

CURTIS GRAY ALLEN Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Funeral services for Mr. Curtis Gray Allen, age 65, of Downsville, will be 2:00 PM pm Friday, July 31, 2009 at Holmesville Baptist Church near Downsville with Rev. Jerry Whitman and Rev. Kenneth Mills officiating. Interment will be in Holmesville Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Allen was born March 31, 1944 in Downsville to James Curtis and Gladys Allen. He died July 27, 2009 in Monroe. He was a retired sales manager for Hunt Forest Products. Mr. Allen was a member of the Holmesville Baptist Church and the Hickory Tree Hunting Club. In his spare time, Mr. Allen enjoyed hunting, fishing and cooking. He also enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren and was an avid fan of baseball and football. Mr. Allen is survived by his son: Curtis Allen and wife Sally of Ruston; his daughter: Angela Allen Rychart and husband Bobby of Monroe; grandchildren: Shelby, Claire, Brandon, Josh, Jack and Mary Hope; one brother: Glen Allen of Kingsport, TN; two sisters Margaret Foster of Downsville, June Lenard of West Monroe and Kay Borden of Downsville as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Pallbearers will be his nephews Doug Foster, Fred Foster, Bryan Hancock, Clay Borden, Paul Borden and Eddie Stewart. Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Hancock, Danny Hancock, Todd Borden and Randy Foster. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, July 30, 2009 at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Cancer Association, the March of Dimes, Holmesville Cemetery Fund or St. Jude's Hospital. To leave an on-line memorial message for the family, please visit www.farrarfh.com.

Dorothy Mae Kelley, 85
RIDGECREST -- Dorothy Mae Kelley, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery.

July 30, 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

DOROTHY HAZEL LENARD DUNN Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Hazel Lenard Dunn will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, July 31, 2009 at Luna Assembly of God Church with Rev. Joel Brackett and Rev. Greg Dunn officiating. Interment will follow at Luna Assembly of God Church Cemetery. Dorothy Hazel Lenard Dunn, age 81 died July 27, 2009. A long time resident of West Monroe, Louisiana and a resident of Mandeville since 2003, She is preceded in death by her husband, John K. Dunn, Sr., her parents, William Joseph Lenard and Willie Hinton Lenard, a brother, Lavelle Lenard, a sister, Lilly Lenard Harper, and a grand daughter, Melissa Ann Dunn. She is survived by three brothers, J.W. Lenard (Margaret), Jessie Lenard (Dorothy), and Riley Lenard (Virginia); two sons, John K. Dunn, Jr. (Peggy), Seburn Dunn, and one daughter, Ann Maxwell (Glenn); eight grand children, Marci Canaca (Mario), David Dunn, Chad Dunn (Brittany), Greg Dunn (Mary Lea), Kristie Rockhold (Chris), Keith Keller (Melissa), Sarah Beth Maxwell, Cassie Maxwell; and ten great grand children, Eleanor Canaca, Parker Dunn, Peyton Dunn, Victoria Dunn, Madison Dunn, Garrett Dunn, Rylie Rockhold, Avery Rockhold, Corey Keller, and Leah Keller. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Mario Canaca, David Dunn, Chris Rockhold, Keith Keller, Chad Dunn, and Greg Dunn. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday, July 30, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

HAROLD DEAN CRAIG Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral service for Mr. Harold Dean Craig, age 79, of Ruston will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, July 30, 2009 at Grace United Methodist Church. Officiating the service will be Dr. Wayne Evans. Interment will follow at Pines Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mr. Craig was born August 24, 1929 and passed away July 28, 2009 following a brief illness. Mr. Craig was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Ruston. He enjoyed working in his yard and he was very talented at working with wood. He was preceded in death by his parents; and by brother: Bill Craig. He is survived by his wife of almost sixty years: Wilda Craig of Ruston, LA: daughters: Vickie Gilbert and husband Henry of Strong, AR; and Vivian Alford and husband Jim of Lewisville, AR; grandchildren: Tracy Boswell and husband Chris and Scott Gilbert; step- grandchildren: Zach Alford and Emily Estes; great granddaughter: Lillie Boswell; step-great grandchildren; Kyler and Kalyn Alford and Turner Estes; brother J.D. Craig and wife Brenda of Pine Bluff AR. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at wwwlkilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

KENNY ALLEN Bailey Funeral Home Junction City, AR Kenny Allen 52 of Junction City, LA died Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at LSUS Medical Center in Shreveport following a brief illness. Born November 2, 1956 in Bernice, LA, he was the son of Joe Ben Allen, Jr. and Barbara Wheelus Allen who preceded him in death. Kenny was a production manager with TXI in Monroe, LA, a concrete manufacturer. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a daughter, Sarah Sawyer and her husband Adam of El Dorado, a son, Joey Allen and his fiancée, Patricia Hayden of Junction City. Also surviving is a sister, Mary Jo Burnside and her husband Randall of Springdale, AR and a brother, Ben Allen and his wife Brenda of West Monroe, LA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, July 31, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Junction City with Rev. Buddy Boatright and Rev. Claude Patterson officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P M to 8:00 P M Thursday at Bailey Funeral Home in Junction City. Memorials may be made to LSU Health Science Foundation, % Leukemia Treatment or Research, 1501 Kings Highway, Box 105, Shreveport, LA 71103. Please register online at www.baileyfuneralhome.net.

ROBERTA JEAN GEWIN CANTRELL Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral service for Mrs. Roberta Jean Gewin Cantrell, age 78, of Choudrant will be held Friday, July 31, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. Officiating the service will be Rev. James Mooney. Interment will follow at Beulah Cemetery in Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mrs. Cantrell was born November 4, 1930 and passed away July 27, 2009 following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Cantrell was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Ruston. She is survived by her husband of sixty two years: Leo Cantrell of Choudrant; sons: Marvin Lynn Cantrell, Dennis Max Cantrell, and Jerry Cantrell all of Choudrant; six grand children; and five great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, July 30, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

SUE BARMORE COOK ROSE-NEATH Funeral Home, Marshall St Chapel, Shreveport, LA Our loving mother, sister and Mimi, Sue Barmore Cook, passed from this life Wednesday, July 29, 2009, in Shreveport, LA. A graveside service will be held at the Colvin Memorial Cemetery, Unionville, LA at 11:00 AM Friday, July 31, 2009. She was born in Lincoln Parish to Henry C. Barmore and Mamie Colvin Barmore on February 24, 1930. Sue was a graduate of Ruston High School and attended Brenau College in Gainesville, GA. She was a member of Broadmoor Baptist Church. Sue was the mother of Paula Kirk and her husband, Les, Julie Cook, K.D. Kilpatrick, Jr. and his wife, Mitzie, and Richard Kilpatrick; grandmother of Jason Kirk and his wife, Charis, Christopher Kirk and his wife, Kristin, Melanie Kirk, Joshua Kilpatrick, Connor Kilpatrick and his wife, Caroline , Ryan Kilpatrick, Kristin Kilpatrick Stuart and her husband, Robert, Taylor and Colin Kilpatrick; great grandmother of Cassidy Kirk and Georgia Kate Stuart; and sister of Alice Heaberlin and Patsy Critselous. Sue was a member of a very large extended family so, we do not have the space to list all of her kin who loved her and shared a close relationship with her. Sue requested that those who wish to remember her make an offering to a favored charity, church or mission.

Patrick 'Mister' Anderson, 17
SICILY ISLAND — Patrick "Mister" Anderson died July 22. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Martin Junior High School, Sicily Island. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Rchardson-Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Ruby Bernice Clark, 74
OAK GROVE — Ruby Bernice Clark, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Pioneer Assembly of God, Pioneer. Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Dorothy Hazel Lenard Dunn, 81
MANDEVILLE — Dorothy Hazel Lenard Dunn, retired from Manville Bag Co., died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Luna Assembly of God Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time Friday at the church. Burial will be in church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ruby Henton, 51
TALLULAH — Ruby Henton, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Leon A. "Tony" Jones Sr., 51
RIVERDALE, Ga. — Leon A. "Tony" Jones Sr., formerly of Monroe, a truck driver, died Sunday. Memorial services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Ronnie Mariland, 56
Ronnie Mariland of Monroe, a furniture manufacturer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Kary Moy, 56
Kary Moy of Monroe, a janitor, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe.

Gary Braxton Myers, Infant
CLAYTON — Gary Braxton Myers, infant son of Jerry Lee and Tara Myers, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at South Central Cemetery, Wisner under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Laura Pardue, 65
CHOUDRANT — Laura Pardue died July 22. Private arrangements were under the direction of Clark-Grifin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Corene Richardson, 87
TALLULAH — Corene Richardson died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Charlie Sawyer, 62
BASTROP — Charile Sawyer died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Betty Gail Smith, 54
CHATHAM — Betty Gail Smith, a special eduction teacher, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at the Church of God in Christ, Chatham. Burial will be in Mount Mariah Cemetery, Chatham under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Allen, Curtis Gray: 2 p.m. Friday, Holmesville Baptist Church, Downsville.
Anderson, Charlie: 11 a.m. Friday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Beal, Lee: Noon Saturday, Agape Full Gospel Church, Rayville.
Bennett, Ollie Inez: 11 a.m. Saturday, Green Chapel Church of God, Oak Grove.
Cantrell, Roberta Jean Gerwin: 2 p.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Hampton, Addie Jean: 11 a.m. Friday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe.
Henry, Samuel: 11 a.m. Saturday, True Light Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Jordan, Yuante: 1 p.m. Friday, St. Bethel Baptist Church, Kelly.
Newbill, Donald Ray: 10 a.m. Saturday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe
Nimmers, Alberta: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater Magnolia Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Payne, Fannie Lee Seals: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mays Chapel C.M.E. Church, Ruston.
Williams, Rogia: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Mary Baptist Church, Shubuta, Miss.

July 31, 2009 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

ELOISE HEROMAN HOCHENEDEL Baton Rouge, LA A lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Eloise Heroman Hochenedel, 95, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at Landmark in Baton Rouge. Survived by her son, A. M. Hochenedel Jr., D.D.S. and wife Ferdie, of Monroe; daughters, Frances Monroe and husband John of Baton Rouge, and Elizabeth Kuehn and husband Rob of Huntsville, Ala.; brother-in-law, Jack Hochenedel and wife Shirley of Houston; sister-in-law, Glynn Heroman, of Baton Rouge; five grandchildren, Todd Hochenedel, M. D. of Portland, Ore., Leslie H. Keahey, of Natchez, Miss., Jay Hochenedel, of Iowa City, Iowa, Carlton Monroe, of Cincinnati, Oh. and John Kuehn, of South Bend, Ind.; seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, August Muller Hochenedel Sr.; grandson, Byron M. Monroe; brother, J.B. Heroman Jr.; and parents, John and Frances Heroman. She was a 1929 graduate of Baton Rouge High School, and a 1933 journalism graduate of LSU, and a member of Chi Omega sorority and Mortar Board. She was active in social and civic organizations, including the Junior League of Baton Rouge, the Study Club, Novel Club, Harness Club, Zipper Club and the Woman's Club. She was a charter member of St. Aloysius Church. A funeral Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Gerald Burns, on Monday July 27, 2009 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Interment was at Roselawn Memorial Park in Baton Rouge. The family wishes to extend special thanks to her friend and caregiver, Mary Belin.

FRED NOBLE DUNHAM Baskin, LA A memorial service for Fred Noble Dunham will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, August 1, at Friendship Baptist Church in Baskin, LA. Mr. Dunham died July 26 at the age of 80. Dr. David Savage will officiate the service. Mr. Dunham was born Dec. 31, 1928 to Noble and Grace Dunham, both deceased. He graduated from Baskin High School and attended LA Tech Uni. There, he played basketball for the Men's Varsity Team until 1952. His education was postponed when he joined the US Air Force where he reached the rank of Staff Sergeant before being honorably discharged. His college education resumed in 1956, graduating in 1958. After returning home to care for the family farm, Mr. Dunham began his teaching career at Baskin High School in 1962. He taught General Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Drivers Education for 24 years. For 11 years, he coached the boys' basketball team and was Assistant Principle for 13 years. In 1973, he joined the Nat'l Guard Army Reserves where he reached the rank of E6 Mess Steward before retiring from the Guard in 1983. After retiring from the Franklin Parish School System in 1986, Mr. Dunham taught briefly at Franklin Academy in Winnsboro and Tallulah Academy in Tallulah. Mr. Dunham loved the land and through out his life continued to manage the family farming enterprise until his death. His love of conservation, nature, and plant life was his inspiration for cutting trails and labeling plant life at Nature's Acre for the Franklin Parish School Board. The Section of land is a nature preserve and teaching ground. Mr. Dunham was always a student of botany. His mentor and advisor was Dr. R. Dale Thomas, Botany Professor at ULM, whom he admired greatly. Mr. Dunham is survived by his wife of 55 years, Roberta King Dunham; 2 daughters, Jo Traylor and husband Scottie of West Monroe, Camille Spencer and her children Jason Dunham and Sharon Spencer of Baskin: 3 sons, Robert Dunham of Baskin, William "Pat" Dunham and wife Veronica and their child Adrianna of Barstow, CA, and Lesley Dunham of Baskin. He is survived by 2 brothers, Thomas Earl Dunham and wife Mary of Clinton, MS and Bob F. Dunham of Lafayette, CA. He is survived by sisters-in-law Floy Dunham of Baskin, JoMae McEacharn and husband James of Crowville, sister-in-law Rhoda Mercer of Delhi and aunts Frances Lyles of Mangham, Mary Deggans of Monroe, and Kitty Deggans of Fort Worth and many nieces and nephews and cousins. He left behind many dear friends and former students. Always a scientist and educator, Mr. Dunham donated his body to Genesis Medical Education & Research Inst. in Memphis, TN, so that his death could continue his work. Burial will be at a later date. Tall in stature, rooted in the soil, kind in nature, he was a mighty Oak. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, LA

LAVELLA "TOOTSIE" BRAGG Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial Services for Mrs. Lavella "Tootsie" Bragg, 88 of Monroe, LA will be held at 1:30 PM Saturday, August 1, 2009 at St. Matthews Catholic Church with Father Joe Puthuppally officiating. Mrs. Bragg was born on January 15, 1921 in Orme, Tennessee and passed away on July 25, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church and a 60 year resident of Monroe. She retired from The Palace Department Store as a sales clerk. Mrs. Bragg was an avid reader and known as a jokester, always full of humor. She was also known for giving nicknames. Tootsie was well loved and respected by her family and friends. She was a wonderful provider as a mother and was always a strong shoulder to cry on. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herschell Ray Bragg; parents, Marvin and Lou Barnes; brothers, Barney Barnes and Buster Barnes; and great granddaughter, Shelby Fulton. She is survived by her sons, Danny Bragg and Gil Bragg and wife Mary; grandchildren, Scott Bragg, Staci Leake, Gordon Bragg, Sherri Walker, Shelley Gossett, Summer Fulton, Gina Cappo and Toni Hicks; and numerous great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shelby's Wish, P.O. Box 2773, Monroe, LA 71207. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MARY JO BERRY MASON Fort Necessity, LA Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Jo Berry Mason, 75, of Fort Necessity will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, August 1, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro, LA with Reverends Lillard Bevill, Rex Barker, and Howard Childs officiating. Burial is at the historic Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church Cemetery in Fort Necessity under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro, LA. Visitation is from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, July 31. Mary Jo was born November 19, 1933 in Texarkana, Texas and spent her childhood and teenage years in Monroe, LA; she was a resident of Fort Necessity, LA for 53 years. She passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Austin, Texas on July 28, 2009, finally joining her beloved husband of 46 years, Cecil, who passed away earlier this year in March. Also preceding her in death are her parents, Bertha and Alvin Berry; 2 brothers, Ray Berry and Charles Berry; and 2 sisters, Bobbie Brantley, and Sue Berry. She is survived by her daughter, Nona Mason Mendez and son-in-law, Daniel Mendez of Austin, Texas; 1 grandson, Chris Janes, who is a graduate student at Texas A&M; 2 sisters, Lois Wilkinson of Jacksonville, Arkansas and Nona Cowan of West Monroe, LA; 1 brother, Carl Berry of Columbia, Missouri, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. After graduating from Ouachita High School, Mary Jo attended Louisiana College earning a degree in English. In 1956, she accepted a position as an English teacher at Fort Necessity High School and moved to the Boeuf Prairie community, where she met her future husband, Cecil. During the earlier years of her teaching career she continued her education, obtaining her Master Degree, plus 30 hours. Mary Jo was a dedicated teacher and principal, and she worked very hard to achieve her own academic success while striving to instill the same desire to excel in her students. After retiring as principal, she returned to her true love, teaching. She taught kindergarten and junior high after her "retirement". Her pride in and love of her former pupils and fellow faculty members shone through in the many stories she told of her years as a teacher and principal at Fort Necessity High School. One of her great joys was to visit with past co-workers and students, rehashing the many student pranks, class trip shenanigans, and classroom mischief she dealt with throughout her career. It was so rewarding for Mary Jo to hear from her former students about how she had touched and changed their lives throughout the years. One former student was just quoted as saying, "She was part of the strand in the net that kept us all safe as kids." Throughout recent years, many of her past students told her that without her influence, they would not have grown into the adults that they are today. Mary Jo was an avid seamstress and enjoyed countless hours creating beautiful works of art that she freely shared with friends and family. In addition to sewing, she was skilled in handcrafts such as needlepoint, cross stitch, and embroidery both by hand and on her sewing machine. Fortunate was the new bride, expectant mother, or close friend who received one of Mary Jo's embroidered tea towels or baby blankets. Her last shopping trip was to the fabric store to buy more thread for her latest project. Mary Jo's greatest joy of all was the vast collection of family and friends that enriched her life on a daily basis. She and Cecil worked hard, lived simply, and sought to better not only their family's future but their community's as well. Mary Jo was both proud and humble to be a part of the rich history of the Berry and Mason families in northern Louisiana and the Boeuf Prairie community. Serving as pallbearers are Daniel Mendez, Andy Keene, Michael Bryan, Ricky Smith, Ken Mason, Eddie Ray Bryan. Honorary pallbearers are Ray Bryan, Joe Tarver, Charles Winters, Jimmy Henderson, Faydette Moore, and Jimbo Colvin. The family would like to thank to following: Dr. Ron Hammett and the staff at Glenwood Pulmonary Specialists, Family Life Home Health, Hospice TLC, Dr. James Potts and the rehab staff at Glenwood Regional Medical Center, Dr. Shaun Chen and the staff at Adult Care of Austin, Hospice of Austin, Austin Home Health, and the numerous friends and family members that have provided so much love and support over the last several months. Memorial donations can be made to the Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church, Mary Jo and Cecil Mason Memorial Fund, c/o of James Henderson, 110 Bryan Lane, Winnsboro, LA 71295. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MRS. SYLVIA ALICE LAPRAIRIE Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA. Services for Mrs. Sylvia Alice LaPrairie will be at 3:00 PM Saturday, August 1, 2009, from New Hope Free Methodist Church of Deville, LA. with Rev. Kenneth Lukens and Rev. Adrian Gardner officiating. Interment will follow in New Hope Free Methodist Cemetery of Deville. Mrs. LaPrairie, 95, of Grayson was born in New Era on August 21, 1913, and passed from this life on Thursday, July 30, 2009, in Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She was a minister's wife of 62 wonderful years and was foremost dedicated to her family and her service as a Christian. She was a Sunday school teacher most of her life as well as president of the General Free Methodist Conference and one of their delegates for many years. She was loved and respected by all. She was preceded in death by her parents, Major K. and Octavia Bryan Fisher; husband, Rev. Lorenzo Franklin LaPrairie; son, Laverne Franklin LaPrairie; brothers, Irving Fisher, Manuel Fisher, & Oderon Fisher; sisters, Sarah Verhayden, Alzine Beubouef, Arelia LaPrairie, and Helen Beall. Survivors include her daughters, Yvonne Simpson Quaid and Delores LaPrairie Hays; two half-brothers, Lewis Fisher and Malcomb Fisher; grandchildren, Sylvia Quaid, Monica McIntyre, Allison Hughes, Randy LaPrairie, Sonda Harrelson, Pascha Dickson, Shane Pennington, and Jay Pennington; Special great grandson Chris LaPrairie. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and nephews. Friends may call at New Hope Free Methodist Church in Deville from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, July 31, 2009 and from 10am until time of services in the Church on Saturday. To extend online condolences to the LaPrairie family visit www.riserfuneralhomes.com

WILMA WARD Dillinger Funeral Home Newport, AR Wilma Ward, 81 of Newport, Arkansas died July 28, 2009. She was a member of Newport Pentecostal Church of God. Survived by daughters; Carolyn Bumgardner of Louisiana, Pat Beede of Forrest City and Pam Bright of Newport, two grandchildren; Craig Morris of West Monroe, LA, and Michael Bright of Newport, two great grandchildren; Chasey Morris of West Monroe, LA and Tristan Polk of GA. Services 10:00 AM Friday at Newport Pentecostal Church of God. Burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday. Arrrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home. Sign online at www.dillingerfuneralhome.com.

Ronnie Mariland, 56
Ronnie Mariland of Monroe, a furniture manufacturer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Laura Pardue, 65
CHOUDRANT — Laura Pardue died July 22. Private arrangements were under the direction of Clark-Grifin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Corene Richardson, 87
TALLULAH — Corene Richardson died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Charlie Sawyer, 62
BASTROP — Charile Sawyer died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Previously
acknowledged
Allen, Curtis Gray: 2 p.m. Friday, Holmesville Baptist Church, Downsville.
Anderson, Charlie: 11 a.m. Friday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Beal, Lee: Noon Saturday, Agape Full Gospel Church, Rayville.
Bennett, Ollie Inez: 11 a.m. Saturday, Green Chapel Church of God, Oak Grove.
Cantrell, Roberta Jean Gerwin: 2 p.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Hampton, Addie Jean: 11 a.m. Friday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe.
Henry, Samuel: 11 a.m. Saturday, True Light Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Jordan, Yuante: 1 p.m. Friday, St. Bethel Baptist Church, Kelly.
Newbill, Donald Ray: 10 a.m. Saturday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.
Nimmers, Alberta: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater Magnolia Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Payne, Fannie Lee Seals: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mays Chapel C.M.E. Church, Ruston.
Williams, Rogia: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Mary Baptist Church, Shubuta, Miss.