Obituaries - August 2009

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

CAMILLE HORTON MALTA Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA A memorial service for Camille Horton Malta, age 47, is scheduled for 2:00 PM Sunday, August 2, 2009 at the chapel of Golden Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Sunday from 1:00 PM until service time. Camille, a resident of Sterlington, passed away Friday, July 31, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her father, Curley M. Horton, Jr. and her grandparents, Ellis Steele, Bessie Seymour, and Curley & Johnnie Horton. She is survived by her two daughters, Jessica Claire Bennett and fiance Michael Hidalgo of West Monroe, LA, Megan Elizabeth Malta of Sterlington, LA; parents, Shelby and Kathryn Carter of Bastrop, LA; two sisters, Karen Carter of Monroe, LA, Cheryl Clark and husband Dennis of Columbia, MO; brother, Carl Horton and wife Terri of Bastrop; three step-sisters, Debbie Jenkins and husband Bill of Front Royal, VA, Sheila Pearson and husband Terry of Prairieville, LA, Sandra Vance and husband Kevin of Winchester, VA; nieces and nephews, Patches Haynes and husband Michael, Brandon Pace, Matt Carter and wife Courtnie, Ashley Mitchell and husband Shawn, Jonathan Clark, Whitney Carter, Hillary Horton, Sarah Horton, and Alex Clark. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the Louisiana Organ Procurement Association.

Herman Leon Boothe, 73
HARRISONBURG — Herman Leon Boothe, retired from Louisiana Department of Transportation, died Thursday. Services are noon Sunday at Harrisonburg United Pentecostal Church, Harrisonburg. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest.

Lavella 'Tootsie' Bragg, 88
Lavella "Tootsie" Bragg of Monroe, a retired The Palace Department Store clerk, died Saturday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

William Jackson, 77
William Jackson of Monroe, a Security Industrial Insurance executive, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Archibald. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in church cemetery.

Mary Jo Mason, 75
FORT NECESSITY — Mary Jo Berry Mason, a retired principal, died Tuesday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

Corene Richardson, 87
TALLULAH — Corene Richardson died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Monday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Glenn Seymour, 33
OLLA — Glenn Seymour, an oil field production specialist, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Visitation is 1 p.m. until time of services Sunday at the funeral home.

Pearlie Seymour, 68
Pearlie Seymour of Monroe, a self-employed carpenter, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Sunday at Sunflower Cemetery, Baskin. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dorothy Lucille Stephenson, 74
BASTROP — Dorothy Lucille Stephenson, a homemaker, died Monday. Services were 6 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Previously acknowledged
Anderson, Patrick 'Mister': 11 a.m. Saturday, Martin Jr. High School, Sicily Island.
Beal, Lee: Noon Saturday, Agape Full Gospel Church, Rayville.
Bennett, Ollie Inez: 11 a.m. Saturday, Green Chapel Church of God, Oak Grove.
Clark, Ruby Bernice: 10 a.. Saturday, Pioneer Assembly of God, Pioneer.
Henry, Samuel: 11 a.m. Saturday, True Light Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Jones Sr., Leon A. 'Tony': 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Myers, Gary Braxton: 10 a.m. Saturday, South Central Cemetery, Wisner.
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.
Smith, Betty Gail: 1 p.m. Sunday, Church of God in Christ, Chatham.
Williams, Rogia: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Mary Baptist Church, Shubuta, Miss.

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

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

Dylan R. Dingler, 9
SALINE -- Dylan Randall Dingler, a student, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Magnolia Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial is in Old Saline Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Betty L. Howington, 88
FERRIDAY -- Betty L. Howington, formerly of Wisner, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Pentecostal of the Miss-Lou. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial is in South Central Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday.

Previously acknowledged
Kelley, Dorothy Mae: 11 a.m. Monday, Young' Funeral Home, Ferriday
Layton, Shirley Ann: 2 p.m. Monday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove
Richardson, Corene: 11 a.m. Tuesday, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.

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

JOHN H. HOPPER McCabe Brothers Funeral Home Pittsburg, PA John H. Hopper formerly of Monroe, LA died on Sunday, August 2, 2009, at the age 84. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Jean (Johnston) Hopper and brother Robert Lee. He is survived John B. Hopper of Columbus, OH and Shirlee J. Scherch of Pittsburgh, PA; Grand father of 3; he was also survived by nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held in Campground Cemetery on Saturday, August 15 at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's name to Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17 Chicago, IL 60601-7633 www.alz.org

MR. MELVIN BORDELON Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Melvin Bordelon, 78, of Calhoun, Louisiana will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 5th, 2009, at The Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ with Rev. David Mixon, Rev. Ralph Ensley, and Rev, Jimmy Masters officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Cemetery, under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. Bordelon was born November 10, 1930 in Bryceland, LA and passed away Sunday August 2, 2009, in Monroe. Mr. Bordelon was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean conflict. Mr. Bordelon retired from Manville after 35 years of service. He was a member of The Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Survivors include his wife, Linda Bordelon, four sons, Randy Eugene Bordelon, Melvin Doug Bordelon and wife Lori, Rodney Lowery and wife Nonnie, and Danny Lowery and wife Gloria; one daughter Tricia Lawson and husband Trey; three brothers Rudy Bordelon, Lester Bordelon, Jr, and Donald Bordelon; one sister, Jerry Ann Cosby; seventeen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Rodney, James, and Jesse Lowery, Chad and Brad Bordelon, and Michael Taylor. Honorary pallbearers are Dabo Graves and Perry Bordelon. Visitation is Tuesday evening, August 4, 2009, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

MS. MARY JANE PARSONS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe,LA Funeral services for Ms Mary Jane Parsons, 68 of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 5th, 2009, at the Palestine Baptist Church with Rev. Joel Brackett officiating. Interment will follow in the Palestine Cemetery in Vixen, LA under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Ms. Parsons was born March 24, 1941 in Columbia, LA and passed away Sunday August 2, 2009, in West Monroe. She was a homemaker and her favorite pass times were playing dice and watching NASCAR (Kyle Busch). Ms. Parsons was preceded in death by her parents, William and Irene Bailey and her sister Carolyn Bailey. Survivors include seven daughters, Shalia Swaggart and husband Kenny, Beverly Ellis, DeWanna Mason, Sherry Gooden and husband Wayne, Zenita Tate and husband Terry, Kimberly Nichols, and Amy Franklin; one sister Gloria Gooden; three brothers Marvin Bailey and wife Laverne, Charles Bailey, and Louis Wayne "Pete" Bailey and wife Christy; twenty-two grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Tate, Michael Parsons, Garret Gooden, Kenny Ray Mason, Michael Mason, and Marvin Bailey, Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Berry Carter and Mike Hopkins. A special thanks is extended to Dr. El-Malah and Dr. Shafiei, and the Landmark Nursing Home staff for their care during her illness. Visitation is Tuesday, August 4, 2009, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Palestine Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

TROY EARL SMITH Cavazos Funeral Home Houston, TX Troy Earl Smith 47, of Humble, TX was born on January 29, 1962 and raised in West Monroe and Winnsboro, LA and passed away as a result of a motorcycle accident on July 31, 2009 in Houston, TX. Troy was preceded in death by his son Adam Smith. He was employed at WillBros. Construction in the Corporate HSE Dept. for five years. Troy is survived by his loving wife Denise Evans Smith of Humble, TX; sons Brooks Smith, Javan Smith, Chaneri Smith, River Smith and daughter India Smith of Humble, TX; parents Jerry and Carolyn Smith of West Monroe, LA; brothers Flint Smith of West Monroe, LA and Chad Smith of Dallas, TX; and grandson Braylen of Texarkana, TX. Viewing will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at Wayside Pentecostal Church located at 5052 Highway 4, Winnsboro, LA 71295. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at Wayside Pentecostal Church with interment following in South Central Cemetery in Wisner, LA. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of CAVAZOS FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 2412 Little York Rd., Houston, TX 77093 (713-884-8814)

Anna Lee Graham, 80
RAYVILLE -- Anna Lee Graham, a homemaker, died Sunday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 9 a.m. Tuesday until service time.

Claudia Williams Keith, 95
BASKIN -- Claudia Williams Keith, an elementary school teacher, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Rosalind Keys, 59
Rosalind Keys of Monroe, a retired insurance underwriter with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Willie Jo Landers, 81
TALLULAH -- Willie Jo Landers died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Richard C. Pardue, 65
Richard Channing Pardue of Monroe, retired from Bomb Manufacturing, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Clark-Griffin Funeral Co., West Monroe.

Paul D. Smith, 43
Paul D. Smith of West Monroe, a vinyl siding installer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Joseph E. Thomas, 34
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Joseph Elmer Thomas, formerly of Winnsboro, a first class petty officer with the U.S. Navy, died July 26. Full military services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Coax Cemetery, Baskin.

Previously acknowledged
Dingler, Dylan Randall: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Magnolia Baptist Church.
Howington, Betty L.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Pentecostal of the Miss-Lou.
Richardson, Corene: 11 a.m. Tuesday, New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah

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

CLAUDIA WILLIAMS KEITH Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Graveside service for Mrs. Claudia Williams Keith, 95, of Baskin, LA will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, LA with Rev. Whit Bass officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Mrs. Keith a retired Elementary School Teacher at Riser Elementary in West Monroe, LA also attended First Baptist Church West Monroe, LA. She is survived by her daughter Bonnie Brown and her husband William Thomas of Baskin, LA; two granddaughters; LaDawn Beth Jones and her husband Jimmy of Baton Rouge, LA and Michelle Brown Bass and her husband Whit of Baskin, LA; great granddaughters; Kacee Blair Jones, Stacee Annette Jones, Hannah Michelle Bass and Aaron-Sophia David Bass. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Life Choices or LA Baptist Children's Home. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

DEDICATED TO CHARLIE LEONARD... WHAT PATRIOTISM MEANS TO ME When I think of patriotism And what it means to me. I think of those that have fallen; Protecting our land and sea. How far away from home they were! Away from all they love. What pushed them on could only be, The Master's hand above. My son's name is Charlie. A brave young soul indeed, An RPG took him home that day. He stepped into eternity. Although many a soldier have perished, Their service not in vain, They're seated now at God's right hand. Where freedom truly reigns.

PAUL D. SMITH Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Paul D. Smith, 43, of West Monroe, LA. will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, August 6, 2009, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe with Pastor Mark Foster officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. Smith was born September 17, 1965 in Monroe, LA and passed away Sunday, August 2, 2009 in West Monroe. Mr. Smith was a vinyl siding installer in the construction business and attended the Pentacostals of the Twin Cities church. He loved to hunt and fish. Mr. Smith was a walking miracle having survived a major vehicle accident in 2002. Survivors include his mother Geneva McCardle, father and stepmother Harvey and Glenda Smith, two sisters, Paula Hales and Scott, and Dwanna Farr; stepsister Kimberly Whitaker, stepbrother Brian McClain; nieces April Massey and Brooke Mixon; nephews Edwin Hatten and Bradley Horne; four great nieces Kirsten, Bailey, Chloe, and Brenna; special friends, Sam, Tremaine, and Debbie; a close personal friend Sandy; and numerous extended family members and friends. Pallbearers are Edwin Hatten, Bradley Horne, Sam Langston, Kent Tremaine, Joey Black, and Jeff Brunson. Visitation is Wednesday evening, August 5, 2009, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Melvin Bordelon, 78
CALHOUN — Melvin Bordelon, retired from Manville, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at The Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Charles Nicholas Buie, 19
TALLULAH — Charles Henry Nicholas Buie, a food service worker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Lela Alice Cunningham, 77
BASTROP — Lela Alice Cunningham, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Central Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Ardice 'Dee' Dearing, 56
GILBERT — Ardice "Dee" Dearing, a retired oil field worker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Turkey Creek Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Chase Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Gladys M. Dickerson, 89
Gladys Musgrove Dickerson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ethel Givens, 94
GILBERT — Ethel Givens, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Chase Cemetery.

Ruby Dell Hall, 83
Ruby Dell Hall of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Charles Wesley Jones, 72
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Charles Wesley Jones, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Gardens.

Ruby Laura Kersh, 89
Ruby Laura Kersh of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Marvin Louis Kitchens, 73
Marvin Louis Kitchens of West Monroe, owner of Kitchens Construction, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Arlena LaGrange, 86
DELHI — Arlena LaGrange, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Delhi. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Clarence Lewis Jr., 78
RUSTON — Clarence Lewis Jr., a pump company superintendent, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Gardens, Grambling.

Helen McDuffee, 79
RUSTON — Helen McDuffee, retired from Southwestern Bell, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Rose Piro Moyers, 90
ORANGE, Texas — Rose Piro Moyers, formerly of Winnsboro, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Lerline C. Myles, 82
Lerline C. Myles of West Monroe, a custodian, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Bertha L. Nickles, 68
Bertha L. Nickles of Monroe, a phlebotomist, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe.

Pearline Noid, 72
Pearline Noid of Monroe, a retired cook, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Juanita Nolan, 79
FAIRBANKS — Juanita Nolan, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Odis W. Page, 78
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Odis W. Page, a retired first class sergeant with the Army, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Cuba Baptist Church, Bosco. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Richard Channing Pardue, 87
Richard Channing Pardue of Monroe, a retired in-house courier, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Clark-Griffin Funeral Co., West Monroe.

Mary Jane Parsons, 68
Mary Jane Parsons of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Palestine Baptist Church, Vixen. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gene Rowton, 69
Gene Rowton of West Monroe, a retired farmer, died July 20. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cypress Creek Baptist Church, Dodson.

Charlie Sawyer, 62
BASTROP — Charlie Sawyer, died July 28. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Greater Magnolia, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Levester Scott Sr., 96
GRAMBLING — Levester Scott Sr., a carpenter, died July 28. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Gardens, Grambling.

Willie Mae Taylor, 85
Willie Mae Taylor of Monroe, retired from General Motors, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Elder Henry Williams, 80
Elder Henry Williams of Monroe, a minister, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Virginia Bee Wynn, 73
Virginia Marie Bee Wynn of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday with a vigil wake service at 6 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Keith, Claudia Williams: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.
Keys, Rosalind: 10 a.m. Friday, Little Flower Catholic Church, Monroe.
Thomas, Joseph Elmer: 11 a.m. Saturday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

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

DOROTHY JORDAN EVANS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Dorothy Jordan Evans died Aug. 4, 2009 in Ruston after a prolonged illness. Visitation will be at Grace United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, in Ruston, on Thursday, August 6, 2009 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM . Memorial service is at Trinity United Methodist Church of Ruston on Friday, August 7 at 11:00 AM, following private interment. Rev. Jerry Hilbun and Rev. Ben Fant will lead the Celebration Service of her life. Dorothy Evans was born December 29, 1924 in West Monroe. She was married to Rev. James O. Evans for 64 years. They were partners in ministry in United Methodist Churches in Georgia and Louisiana for 35 years. She was a gracious hostess, opening her home to minister to people from all backgrounds. After retirement she joined her husband in Kairos and Epiphany Prison Ministries. Their children are Dr. Marilyn Whitley-Schaffer and husband Steve of Brentwood, TN; James "Jim" Harold Evans and wife Kathy of Austin, Texas; and Rev. Dr. A. Wayne Evans and wife Renee of Ruston. Rev. and Mrs. Evans have 8 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, Crate and Nannie Cotten Jordan. Dorothy Evans was the youngest, by several years, of 5 children. As a teenager she "diapered every one of her nieces and nephews," and continued caring and nurturing children her entire life. She graduated from LA Tech with B.S. and Master's degrees. She taught in schools throughout Louisiana for 27 years. Although she was primarily a home economics teacher, she taught every age level in public schools and in Sunday Schools throughout her career. Many of her recipes have been published nationally in cookbooks. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, the Willing Workers Sunday School Class, and United Methodist Women; She served in District and Annual Conference committees of UMW. Upon their retirement from the pastorate, she and her husband established and operated Evans Eden Fruit Farm for the past 21 years. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Epiphany Prison Ministry, 108 Towering Pines Dr., West Monroe, and LA 71291. Online condolence may be sent to the family at www.kipatrickfuneralhomes.com

GLADYS MUSGROVE DICKERSON Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Gladys Musgrove Dickerson, 89, of Shreveport formerly of West Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM Friday, August 7, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Charles Martindale officiating. Interment will follow in the Hasley Cemetery. Mrs. Dickerson was born December 14, 1919 in LaCamp, LA and passed away on August 4, 2009 at Grace Home in Shreveport, LA. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, James C. Dickerson. She is survived by her daughter, Gerrie Grant and husband Gene; her son, James C Dickerson, Jr. and wife Sherry; grandchildren, Genae Lamb and husband Jason and Jesse Dickerson and wife Sarah; great granddaughter, Rowan Lamb and also by her sister, Elsie Hansen. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, August 6, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. The family requests that memorials be made to Grace Home, First Baptist Church of West Monroe, LA, the Alzheimer's Association or a philanthropy of the donor's choice. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Doris Camp and Mercy Ware for the loving care that extended Mother's life. Gratitude is also extended to Grace Home, the nurses and staff who provided serenity and support in Mother's final months. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

JUANITA HUMPHREY NOLAN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Graveside services for Juanita Humphrey Nolan, 79, of Fairbanks, will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, August 6, 2009, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Butch Goodman officiating. Mrs. Nolan passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Nolan, Jr.; and daughter, Linda Nolan Parker. Survivors include her son, John Nolan and wife Vickie; sister, Faye White; grandchildren, Michael and wife Carrie, Dana Drake, and Adam Nolan; 5 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MRS. LETHA MAE LAFFOON RAINS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Letha Mae Laffoon Rains, 84 of West Monroe will be held at the Pentecostals of the Twin Cities, West Monroe at 10:00 AM on Friday August 7, 2009, Pastor Mark Foster and Rev. Fred Foster are officiating. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe LA, under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Rains was born September 19, 1924 in Catahoula Parish and passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2009, in West Monroe, LA. She was a food service employee at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Mrs. Rains was preceded in death by her husband Dewitt Rains. Survivors include one daughter, Glenda Sanders; a sister, Robbie Bazar and husband Red of Kansas; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Ryan Coleman, Jordan Welch, Eddie Creel, Gene Haynes, Cody Haynes, and Richard Armolt. Honorary pallbearers are David Wright, Bill Wiley, Earl Welch, and H. L. Laffoon. Visitation is Thursday evening, August 6, 2009, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Pentecostals of the Twin Cities, West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com

MRS. RUBY KERSH Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Kersh, 89 of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 7, 2009, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Victor Cheeks and Marty Moss officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA, under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Kersh was born December 5, 1919 in the Concord Community of West Carroll Parish, LA and passed away Tuesday August 4, 2009, at her home in West Monroe. Mrs. Kersh was preceded in death by her parents John and Eula Gray, husband William Clayton Kersh, Sr., son William Clayton, Jr., daughter Peggy Mathes, and sister Virginia Davis. Mrs. Kersh was a devout Jehovah's Witness who never waivered in her faith. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was loved and adored by all who knew her because of her loving, caring, generous and kind-hearted nature. She always put the needs of others before her own and worried more about others than herself. She would go above and beyond to help anyone in need. Words cannot describe the pain and heartache that is felt by the absence of this precious dear lady. She will live on in our memories and will never be forgotten. Survivors include daughters Lauren Averette and husband Herman, Ann Hayes, and Imogene McAllister; son John Mathis and wife Glenda; sisters Martha Sanders, Elsie Waggoner, Kathelene Dew, Betty Wood, and Rachel Leachman; brothers Luther Gray, Homer Gray, and Richard Gray-Milligan; grandchildren Charrie Calhoun, Shelly Kuhn and husband James, Christopher Averette and wife Deane, Gay Lynn Hayes, Gregory Hayes and wife Kara, Chester Hayes,and numerous other grandchildren; great grandchildren Nicholas Henderson, Nathan Bryant, Anna Laura Kuhn, Natalie McClurg, Seth LeBlanc, Brock Hayes, Sam and Claire Hayes, and numerous other great grandchildren. Pallbearers are Herman Averette, Charles Calhoun, James Kuhn, Gregory Hayes, Roger Mathis, and David Mathis. Her family would like to thank everyone for their care, concern, and prayers during this very difficult time. Visitation is Thursday evening, August 6, 2009, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

MS. ROSALIND KEYS Miller Funeral Home Monroe, LA Rosalind Keys was born on October 3, 1949, to Dorothy Turner and Samuel Keys, II, who preceded her in death, in Monroe, Louisiana. Ros, as she was affectionately called, attended Little Flower Academy during her elementary and junior high years. She graduated from Carroll High School in 1969. She attended Northeast Louisiana University. After a couple of years of college, she joined the United States Marine Corps. Upon completing her service in the Marines, she moved back to Monroe. Three years later, she moved to the D. C. Metropolitan area. She worked with the National Rail Service and later with Blue Cross Blue Shield as an insurance underwriter. She moved to Atlanta, Georgia and worked for the Renaissance Corporation. She returned to Monroe to be the primary care giver for her parents. She leaves to cherish her memory: one son, Mark Allister Emlyn Keys: Stepfather, Douglas Turner, Sr, both of Monroe, LA; six (6) brothers: Samuel Keys, III (Patricia) Monroe, LA: Oscar Wayne Keys (Kathleen) Fort Washington, MD; Willie James Nelson (Anna Faye) Forestville, MD; John Michael Keys (Nell) Brandon, MS; Kenneth Leroy Turner (Richard) Jamaica Plain, MA; Douglas Turner, Jr. (Ruthie) Bartonville, MD; three (3) sisters: Jefferia Lynn Washington (Melvin) Monroe, LA; Coletta Jaisle (Christian) Stockbridge, GA; Octavia Turner Green (Derrick) Monroe, LA ; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

ROY G. LITTLE J.E. Foust & Son Funeral Directors Grapevine, TX Roy G. Little of Trophy Club, Texas, 66, died peacefully on August 4, 2009 surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held in the J.E. Foust and Son chapel, Grapevine, Texas on Friday, August 7, 2009 at 10:00 AM. He will be buried with full military honors at the Dallas National Cemetery on Monday, August 10, 2009. He was born in Monroe, LA, on November 24, 1942 to Roy and Hazel Little. Roy served in the U.S. Army as a helicopter pilot, retiring after 20 years with the rank of CWO4. He continued flying helicopters in the Gulf of Mexico until 2008. He logged over 17,000 hours of flight time as a military and commercial pilot. Roy was a loving husband, father, brother, son, uncle and Paw Paw. His family, including four adoring grandchildren, loved hearing his stories. He was devoted to his family and was truly loved and adored by all those who knew him. Memorials: His memory may be honored by a donation to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ellen Little; sons, David Little and wife, Hayley Little; Matt Little and wife, Elizabeth Little; grandchildren, Katelyn Delia, Bailey Little, Olivia Little, and Jackson Little; mother, Hazel little; sisters, Sharon Little, Debbie Francis and husband, Brian Francis; sister-in-law, Dottie Francis and niece, Amanda Francis Tierney.

VIRGINIA MARIE BEE WYNN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia Marie Bee Wynn, 73, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, August 7, 2009, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Rev. Sebastian Kallarackal officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Wynn passed away Monday, August 3, 2009. She was a graduate of St. Matthew High School class of 1954, and a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Mrs. Wynn was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Katherine Bee; brothers, Charles Bee, Pete Bee, Mike Bee, and Johnny Bee; and one sister, Angelina Bee Miano. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Bill B. Wynn; daughter, Terri K. Wynn Luffey and husband Dave; son, Greg C. Wynn and wife Rosemary; two grandchildren, Kayla Luffey Delamain and husband Jeff, and David Luffey and wife Alicia; and three great grandsons, John Vincent Luffey, Shawn Nolan Luffey, and John Owen "Jack" Delamain. She is also survived by her beloved sisters, Christine Bee Tauzin and Irene Bee Jones and husband William, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mike Bee, Frank Etier, Joey Etier, Ryan Etier, Michael Gates, William Jones, Jeff Delamain, Skip Fife, Charles Wilmore, and Thomas Wilmore, III. Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Gates, Anthony Quint, Phillip Leon, Lee Randels, and Sammy Bee. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM and a Vigil Wake Service at 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Virginia will be remembered for her love and devotion to her family and her kindness and compassion to those in need. She will be missed by all who knew her. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

WILLIE MAE TAYLOR Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Mae Taylor, 85, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, August 7, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. James Brooks and Rev. Scott Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Taylor passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2009. She retired from General Motors in Clinton, MS. Survivors include her son, Bill A. Taylor, Sr.; two grandsons, Bill Taylor, Jr. and wife Rachel, and William Robertson and wife Terri; three great grand children, Dalton and Alissa Taylor, and Christy Robertson; two sisters, Betty Louise Eubanks and Mary Lou Akers; niece, Diane Eubanks; and nephew, Marcus Eubanks. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to express special thanks to Avalon Nursing Home and Agape Hospice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Ronald Earl Bell, 84
JONESBORO — Ronald Earl Bell, a retired truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Mount Olive West Cemetery, Mount Olive.

Johnny David Brasher, 82
OAK GROVE — Johnny David Brasher, a businessman with Central Construction Co., died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Laran Cemetery.

Catherine Freeland Ford, 92
BASTROP — Catherine M. Freeland Ford, of Hot Springs, Ark., Ruston and formerly of Bastrop, owner of Famous Fabric Shop and employee of Morehouse Freezer Locker and Morehouse General Hospital, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 9—10 a.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home.

Lena Marie Henderson, 52
GRAMBLING — Lena Marie Henderson, a social worker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New Rocky Valley Baptist Church. Visitation is 5—7 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Margaret Jean Kirby, 45
ALEXANDRIA — Margaret Jean Kirby, formerly of Ferriday, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Central Cemetery, Wisner.

Helen McDuffee, 79
RUSTON — Helen McDuffee, formerly of Cave City, Ark., died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, near Cabot, Ark. Visitation is noon until service time Friday at the church. Burial will be in Summer Cemetery, near Cabot.

Odis W. Page, 78
BOSCO — Odis W. Page, a retired sergeant, first class with the U.S. Army, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Cuba Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Roy Charles Pittard, 67
Roy Charles Pittard of West Monroe, an office supply salesman, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

James Nelson Smith, 52
OAK GROVE — James Nelson Smith, a welder and operator, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bayou Macon Cemetery, Pioneer.

Paul D. Smith, 43
Paul D. Smith of West Monroe, a vinyl siding installer, died Sunday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Marvin E. Smith, 89
BERNICE — Marvin E. Smith, a retired superintendent of International Paper Mill, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Evergreen Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Jimmy Walker, 94
NEWELLTON — Jimmy Walker, a farmer, died July 29. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at St. Luke Baptist Church. Visitation is noon until service time Friday at the church. Burial will be in Wyoming Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Previously acknowledged
Cunningham, Lela Alice: 10 a.m. Thursday, Central Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Dearing, Ardice "Dee": 10 a.m. Thursday, Turkey Creek Baptist Church.
Hall, Ruby Dell: 1 p.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jones, Charles Wesley: 2 p.m. Saturday, Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Kersh, Ruby Laura: 2 p.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Keys, Rosalind: 10 a.m. Friday, Little Flower Catholic Church, Monroe.
LaGrange, Arlena: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
Lewis Jr., Clarence: 11 a.m. Thursday, King's Funeral Home, Ruston.
Myles, Lerline C.: 1 p.m. Friday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Nickles, Bertha L.: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Rowton, Gene: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cypress Creek Baptist Church, Dodson.
Thomas, Joseph Elmer: 11 a.m. Saturday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Williams, Elder Henry: 1 p.m. Saturday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

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

AQUILLA CLARICE HOLZER Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Aquilla Clarice Holzer, 73, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday August 8, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Frank Coens officiating. Entombment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Holzer was born October 30, 1935 in St. Augustine, Florida and passed away on August 6, 2009 at her residence in West Monroe. She was a member of the St. Paschal's Catholic Church in West Monroe. Mrs. Holzer was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Ethel Jones. Survivors include her husband Lawrence "Larry" Holzer, daughter, Patty Newman and husband Lane; son, Larry Holzer, Jr. and wife Maribeth; grandchildren, Sarah Harris and husband Brad, Trey Holzer and wife Whitney, Autumn Newman and Jessica Newman; and three great-grandchildren; sister, Cloteal Deland and husband Charles; in laws, William and Joyce Murphy, Cheryl and Tom Teff, Tom and Bonnie Holzer, David and Jeanne Holzer, Dennis and Debbie Holzer, Pamela and Tom Mumaw, Marlene and Melvin Bremer; sisters-in law, Ardith Lezpona Holzer, Grace Purdy; brother-in-law, Chuck Holzer; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be James Bradford, James Weems, Brad Harris, Otto Nash, Phil Deland, and Charles Wally Deland. Visitation will be from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM Friday August 7, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital or to St Paschal's Catholic Church Building Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

LEAH MOODY LEVIS Nelsen Funeral Home Richmond, VA Leah Moody Levis, 46, of Sandston, VA., passed away Monday, August 3, 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Lucille Elizabeth Hager; mother, Susan Scroggs; father, Michael Moody, Sr.; two brothers, Michael Moody, Jr. and wife, Rita, and Joseph Pittard. Leah was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church and an employee of Sunrise Assisted Living Community. The family will receive friends 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, August 7, 2009 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, where services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, August 8, 2009. Interment is private.

MARVIN LOUIS KITCHENS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA A memorial service for Marvin Louis Kitchens, 73, of West Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, August 8, 2009, at Cheniere Baptist Church with Rev. Bodie Spicer officiating. Mr. Kitchens passed away Sunday, August 2, 2009 at Cornerstone Hospital. He was preceded in death by brother, A. O. "Cotton" Kitchens; and sister, Bobbie Cascio. Survivors include his wife, Ann Kitchens; son, Chris Kitchens and wife Pam of West Monroe; grandchildren, Ashley and Allison Kitchens; step daughter, Kim Graham; step grandson, Jeff McManus and wife April; step great grandson, Lane McManus; brother, Lazelle Kitchens of Shreveport; and two granddogs, Gabby and Sophie. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MR. ROY C. PITTARD Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe,LA Funeral services for Mr. Roy Pittard, 67, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 8, at First Baptist Church in West Monroe with Dr. John Avant officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens in West Monroe, under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Roy was born June 25, 1942 in West Monroe, LA and passed away August 5, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Cook "Mutt" and Clara May Kemp Pittard. Roy spent over 40 years in the office equipment business and was a partner for the past 18 years at Business Products and Design in Monroe. He also had the privilege of owning Duck Guides, Inc which he operated for 13 years. He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in West Monroe. Proverbs 27:17 says "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another". There was no greater example of this message than to see the lives that were sharpened by Roy throughout his life. Whether it was a family member, a friend, or an acquaintance, a profound impact was made on the lives of so many people just by simply knowing or being around such a special man. From the love he held for his wife and his children and their families, to his passion for the outdoors in hunting, fishing, and working on "projects", Roy lived his life to the fullest and was thankful for each day he was given. He had a special way of bringing out the best in others and always focused on the "good" in people. The amazing legacy he leaves behind will continue to be carried for out for generations by those he's touched here on this earth. We know that Roy and God are smiling as He welcomed our angel into heaven. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife of 46 years, Anne Pittard; daughter Leigh Scott of North Little Rock, AR; sons Michael Pittard and wife Maggie of Baton Rouge; David Pittard and wife Liliana of Keller, TX; and Chris Pittard and wife Kristi of West Monroe; four grandchildren, Olivia Scott; Kade and Claire Pittard; and Aidan Pittard; brother Larry Pittard and wife Jean; two nephews, Shane Pittard and Danny Miller; two nieces, Shannon Gaston and Laura Dunn. Pallbearers will be Rick Breen, Jerry Smith, Wayne Williamson, Larry Savage, Larry McDonald and Dave Norris. Visitation is August 7, 2009, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Jason Paul Cameron Foundation, St. Jude's, or the charity of your choice. The family would like to thank Dr. Barron and his staff along with Karol Handy, RN and the staff at Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

MRS. MARY SUE HILTON Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, La . Graveside Services for Mrs. Mary Sue Hilton, 86, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, August 8, 2009 at Trinity Cemetery in Wilmer, TX with Rev. Jerry Price officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Mrs. Hilton was born December 20, 1922 in Whitewright, TX and passed away August 6, 2009 at her daughter's residence. Mrs. Hilton was a member of First Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA, where she was an active member of the Williams-Vines Sunday School Class. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. She was preceded in death by four brothers; her husband, Lee Hilton; two sons, Richard Alexander Hill and Dennis Ray Hill. Survivors: Daughter, Mrs. Suzanne Price and her husband, Jerry; 7 grand children; 8 great grand children and one on the way; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. The family would like to express its heartfelt thanks to Hospice Compassus, United Home Health, and her special caregivers, Judy Coon and Carrie Stanley. "Mema" has been and will always be the "rock" of the family; it is difficult to imagine life without her. Our loss is Heaven's gain - 1 Corinthians 2:9. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

SADIE "MAW" SILMON FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA. Funeral services for Sadie "Maw" Silmon, 81, of Farmerville will be 9:00 AM Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home with Bros. David Martin, David Barkley and J. L. Williams officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Silmon, a home-maker, died Aug. 6, 2009. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was a member of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee & Vada Tidwell; 2 brothers: Freddy & Robert Tidwell and brother-in-law, Rayland Delasalle. Survivors are her husband, Elwood Silmon; 1 son: Jerry Silmon & wife, Karen; 1 daughter: Vickie Sayers & husband, Ronnie; 1 grandson: Jeremy Silmon; 2 sisters: Marcelle Delasalle & husband, Johnny and Flo Delasalle; special cousin, Bob Lee and numerous nieces, nephews & other relatives. Pallbearers are Jeremy Silmon, Schuyler League, Emmett Silmon, Ray Cardwell, Joe Burton and Orval Swan. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 pm Friday at Farrar Funeral Home. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com.

James Larry Brown, 67
JONESBORO -- James Larry Brown, a paper mill supervisor, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Charles Van Davis, 64
Charles Van Davis of Monroe, a custodian, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Zeigler Cemetery, Eros.

Alvin Dexter, 59
RAYVILLE -- Alvin Dexter, a forklift operator, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Gladys Musgrove Dickerson, 89
Gladys Musgrove Dickerson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Donnie Glover, 44
BASTROP -- Donnie Glover, a quality inspector with ConAgra, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Salem No. 1 Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, Collinston. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Trousdale Cemetery, Collinston.

Kenny Hicks, 58
TALLULAH -- Kenny Hicks, died July 29. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Kingdom Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Jamie Lee Kennedy, 39
RUSTON -- Jamie Lamon Lee Kennedy, an orderly with Northern Louisiana Medical, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Zion Traveler Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in New Prosperity, Clay.

Willie Jo Landers, 81
TALLULAH -- Willie Jo Landers, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Jack Lawless, 87
FERRIDAY -- Jack Lawless, a retired car salesman for William Chevrolet, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Jena Cemetery.

Jerry Lusk Sr., 93
CLAYTON -- Jerry Lusk Sr., a general contractor, died Monday. Services are noon Saturday at First Baptist Church, Clayton. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Loamland Community Cemetery, Clayton.

Ronnie Mariland, 56
Ronnie Mariland of Monroe, a furniture manufacturer, died July 27. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Curtis Nichols, 91
Curtis Nichols of Monroe, retired owner of Ford dealerships, died Thursday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Arrangements are incomplete.

Gerald Wayne Pierce, 55
OAK GROVE -- Gerald Wayne Pierce, a farm hand, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Letha Laffoon Rains, 84
Letha Mae Laffoon Rains of West Monroe, a food service worker at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities, West Monroe. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Evangelist Katie Singleton, 46
TALLULAH -- Evangelist Katie Singleton, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Woodard 'Woody' Spillers Sr., 58
QUITMAN -- Woodard Wesley "Woody" Spillers Sr., a construction carpenter, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Garden of Memories, Jonesboro.

Willie Mae Taylor, 85
Willie Mae Taylor of Monroe, retired from General Motors, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Virginia Bee Wynn, 73
Virginia Marie Bee Wynn of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Brasher, Johnny David: 10 a.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Ford, Catherine M. Freeland: 11 a.m. Saturday, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.
Henderson, Lena Marie: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling.
Jones, Charles Wesley: 2 p.m. Saturday, Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Kersh, Ruby Laura: 2 p.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Keys, Rosalind: 10 a.m. Friday, Little Flower Catholic Church, Monroe.
Kirby, Margaret Jean: 2 p.m. Saturday, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
LaGrange, Arlena: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi.
McDuffee, Helen: 2 p.m. Friday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, near Cabot, Ark.
Myles, Lerline C.: 1 p.m. Friday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Nickles, Bertha L.: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Page, Odis W.: 11 a.m. Friday, Cuba Baptist Church, Bosco.
Pittard, Roy Charles: 10 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Rowton, Gene: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cypress Creek Baptist Church, Dodson.
Smith, Marvin E.: 10 a.m. Friday, Evergreen Baptist Church, Bernice.
Thomas, Joseph Elmer: 11 a.m. Saturday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Walker, Jimmy: 1 p.m. Friday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Newellton.
Williams, Elder Henry: 1 p.m. Saturday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

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

BENNIE D. "PETE" BREWER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Bennie D. "Pete" Brewer, 75, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, August 10, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Drexell Copeland officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Brewer passed away Friday, August 7, 2009. He was a former mason, a member of the Moose Lodge, a member of VFW, and a member of the Exchange Club. Survivors include his wife, Neva Brewer; four children, Neva Katheryn Gilliland and husband David, Rene Hays and husband Richard, Michele Cross and husband Garry, and Charles Brewer and wife Tina; sister, Susie Baker and husband Ken; grandchildren, Kristen Jones and Terry, Marsha Hammons, Robert Hammons, Wade Gilliland, Christopher Hays, Stephen Cross, Christopher Cross, Brittney Brewer and Mike, Charlie Brewer, Jared Michael Cross, Taylor Brewer, and Ashley Brewer; eleven great grandchildren, Neva Kaitlyn Smith, Jessica Hammons, Neil Borden, Zachary Borden, Haleigh Jones, Vanessa Hammons, Cassie Hammons, Paul Michael Gilliland, Sarah Hammons, Stormie Gilliland, and Anthony Finnegan; four nephews, Craig Copeland, Ryan Copeland, Shannon Copeland, and Drexell Copeland. Pallbearers will be Robert Hammons, Neil Borden, Jared Michael Cross, Wade Gilliland, Charlie Brewer, and Neva Kaitlyn Smith. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday, August 9, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

DR. CATHERINE DEAN VAUGHAN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Dr. Catherine Dean Vaughan, retired Professor Emeritus from the School of Education at the University of Louisiana at Monroe was born in Strong, AR on October 3, 1921 and died at Glenwood Hospital in West Monroe, LA following a lengthy illness on Friday, August 7, 2009. Funeral services for Dr. Catherine Dean Vaughan of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, August 10, 2009 at College Place Baptist Church, 301 Sherrouse Avenue, Monroe, LA with Dr. Bryant Barnes, Rev. Darrell Washam, and Rev. Jimmy Pitson officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Byron Vaughan; her mother, Eva Spencer Dean; her father, Paul Jordan Dean; a twin brother who died at birth, John Spencer Dean; and a special brother-in-law, Ed W. Stinson, Jr. Catherine is survived by her only child, Janet Vaughan Fisher and her husband, Stephen Ray Fisher of Monroe; two granddaughters, Ashley Vaughan Fisher and Allison Lauren Fisher, both of Monroe; one sister, Martha Carolyn Upshaw Stinson of West Monroe; nephews, Ed W. (Skip) Stinson, III and his wife, Denise of Ruston; and Paul Spencer Stinson and his wife Karen of Monroe; niece, Andrea Elizabeth Stinson of West Monroe; great nieces, Paige Stinson, Olivia Stinson, and Mattie Lou Stinson all of Ruston, LA and Annie Stinson of Monroe; great nephew, Walker Paul Stinson of Monroe; special friends, Sybil and Emmett Christman and Dee Dee Bailey; and a host of friends. As a child, Catherine lived in Westlake, LA, Jonesville, LA, and moved to Monroe at age eight, attending Georgia Tucker Elementary School. Catherine grad-uated from Ouachita Parish High School, attended Louisiana Tech University, earned her B.A. and Masters Degrees from Northeast Louisiana University, and received her Doctoral Degree in Education from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS. She was a classroom teacher and supervising teacher for the Ouachita Parish School System, Professor of Reading at Northeast Louisiana University, Head of the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education, and upon retirement in 1982 was Director of Teacher Preparation at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She also served as a consultant to many public schools throughout Louisiana. She also served on the original committee that designed and initiated the State Minimum Standards Testing for the State of Louisiana. A devoted Christian and Charter Member of College Place Baptist Church, Catherine served in various capacities as Sunday School Teacher, Superintendent of the Junior Ten Year Old Sunday School Department, Chairman of many committees, serving on the Pulpit Committee, Committee on Committees, WMU, and a proud member of the Joy Sunday School Class. She was a Past President on the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home Board of Trustees. Catherine was a Past President of the Louisiana Council of University Teachers of Reading, a Past President of the Northeast Louisiana Reading Association, a member of the Louisiana Reading Association, Louisiana Association of Educators, the International Reading Association, Association of Early Childhood Education, American Association of University Women , Louisiana Association of Teacher Educators, where she served as State Treasurer, Alpha Delta Kappa, Louisiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, serving as State Treasurer, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Phi Delta Kappa, and Sigma Kappa Sorority. Catherine loved her family, enjoyed traveling around the world, shopping, china painting, and entertaining her friends and family. Pallbearers will be George McGuffee, Chris Christman, Dr. Bill Hughes, Paul White, Emmett (Peanut) Gibbs, and Dr. Elton Barrett. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Harold (Buck) Bounds, Ramsey Ogg, Travis Davis, Doyle Parker, Russ Brown, Bernard Wooley, and Dr. Don Hammett. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday, August 9, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Special thanks for the care given and compassion shown to Catherine during her lengthy illness to Dr. Don Hammett, his nurses, Kathy and Jennifer, Avalon Nursing Home and special CNA, Pat, the nurses and staff at Cornerstone Hospital, the nurses and staff at Glenwood Hospital, Nikki Cowan, Tony Smith, and Cindy Proffitt from Hospice Compassus. Memorials may be made to College Place Baptist Church, the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, or the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

George Edward Broadway Sr., 55
EROS -- George Edward Broadway Sr., a Super One employee, died Saturday.Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Amity River Cantrell, 2
Amity River Cantrell of West Monroe, daughter of Steven and Misty Cantrell, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will follow at Sardis Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Norma Epler, 84
Norma Epler of Monroe, retired food service worker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Clark-Griffin Funeral Co. of West Monroe. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Julia Foster, 99
DELHI -- Julia Foster, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland.

W.G. "Son" Henslee, 81
COLUMBIA -- Wallace Gordon "Son" Henslee of Kelly, a World War II Army veteran and wood mill owner, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lowe Cemetery, Kelly.

Ann Jean Hester, 72
START -- Ann Jean Hester, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Start Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Start Cemetery. Visitation is from 3-7 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville.

Leon Hull, 76
HAMBURG, Ark. -- Leon Hull, a retired Ford assembly line worker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Curtis Nichols, 91
Curtis Nichols of Monroe, a retired automobile dealer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Burial will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, is in charge of arrangements.

Aaliyah Renea Rives-Bass, infant
Aaliyah Renea Rives-Bass, daughter of James Bass and Jennifer Rives, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Hasley Cemetery gazebo in West Monroe. Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, is in charge of arrangements.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Edwards, Vernie Bass: 2 p.m. Sunday, Downsville Baptist Church.
Huff, Montrelle M.: 10 a.m. Monday, Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Little, Alison Hayes: 10 a.m. Sunday, New Era Baptist Church.

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

George Edward Broadway Sr., 55
EROS -- George Edward Broadway Sr., a Super One employee, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Julia Foster, 99
DELHI -- Julia Foster, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland.

Curtis Nichols, 91
Curtis Nichols of Monroe, a retired automobile dealer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church, Monroe.Burial will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, is in charge of arrangements.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Edwards, Vernie Bass: 2 p.m. Sunday, Downsville Baptist Church.
Huff, Montrelle M.: 10 a.m. Monday, Richwood Memorial Gardens. Little, Alison Hayes: 10 a.m. Sunday, New Era Baptist Church

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

ANNA JEAN HESTER Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA Funeral services for Anna "Honeybun" Jean Hester, 72, of Rayville, LA will be 2:00 PM, Monday, August 10, 2009 at Start Baptist Church, Start, LA with Dr. Joe Turner and Bro. Jeffrey Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Start Cemetery, Start, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Anna was born August 27, 1936 and passed away Saturday, August 08, 2009 in Rayville. Mrs. Hester was a member of Start Baptist Church, Start Baptist's Women's Ministry and SCATS. She is preceded in death by her father, James H. Townsend. Survivors include her mother, Jewell M. Townsend of Start, LA; daughter, Lynn Hamm and husband, Joe of Rayville, LA; grandsons, Justin Hamm and Jeb Hamm of Rayville, LA; sisters, Bessie Temple and husband, Wade of Start, LA, Doris Rieger and husband, Marvin of Archibald, LA, Pat Thomas of Start, LA, and Dianne Hamm and husband, Huey of Start, LA; brothers, Sherman Townsend and wife, Lou of Start, LA, Roland Townsend and wife, Gloria of Lumberton, MS, James Townsend, Jr. of Start, LA, George Townsend and wife, Delores of Oak Ridge, LA, Benny Townsend and wife, Im of Start, LA, and Johnny Mac Townsend and wife, Roxanne of Start, LA; special aunt, Voncil Duncan; special extended family, Patrick, Patty, Blake, and Spencer Daniels of Start, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Timmy Townsend, Chris Thomas, Adam Townsend, Kenny Temple, Bubba Rieger, and Alan Townsend. Honorary Pallbearers are Matt Townsend, Greg Temple, Jamie Townsend, Stacey Townsend, Brandon Townsend, Jeremy Townsend, Todd Rieger, and John Thomas. Visitation will be 12:30 PM until the service at 2:00 PM, Monday at Start Baptist Church. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com

GEORGE E. BROADWAY, SR. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, Louisiana Funeral Services for Mr. George E. Broadway, Sr., 55 of Eros, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 11, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Interment will follow at Eros Cemetery, Eros, LA. Mr. Broadway was born January 30, 1954 in Mangham, LA and passed away on August 8, 2009 in Jonesboro, LA. He was a longtime resident of West Monroe. Mr. Broadway was employed by Super One Foods for 35 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Fannie Broadway and a sister, Ma rgaret Tucker. He is survived by sons, George Edward Broadway, Jr. and wife Ashley, and Steve Richmond; daughters, Lele Broadway, and Ashley Broadway and her companion, Nicci Wall; one granddaughter, Kirstin Broadway; three sisters, Cindy Broadway, Becky Broadway, and Betsy Broadway; and one brother, Donald Ray Jones. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, August 10, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MR. GEORGE BOYD Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mr. George E. Boyd, 86 of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at Beulah Cemetery, Calhoun, LA, Rev. Don Holloway will be officiating. Mr. Boyd was born September 23, 1922 in Calhoun, LA and passed away August 8, 2009 in Monroe, LA. Mr. Boyd served in the United States Army during World War II. For his proud service he received an American Theatre Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 2 bronze stars, World War II Victory Medal and a Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 bronze star and a Good Conduct Medal. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and a member of Veterans of Foreign War. Mr. Boyd was employed for many years with the Missouri Pacific Railroad, and he retired from the Louisiana Department of Corrrection. Mr. Boyd was preceded in death by his parents: Eugene Boyd and Polly Finklea Boyd: his wife LuElla McKeithen Blackmon Boyd; brothers Moten Boyd, Conway Boyd and Cecil Boyd; sister Iola Jones, Corine Boyd, Doylin Walters, Maggie Audrisch and Glendora Reed. Survivors include his nieces, Carolyn Jane Young and husband Joe, and Linda Joyce Walters; nephews, Doyle Wayne Boyd and wife Martha , Ricky Lee Boyd and wife Cyndy, and Jimmy Ray Pappas and wife Shirley; step-daughter, Donna Sue Hanks and husband Donnie, and many great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Special Thanks to the staff at Azalea Estates, Mrs. Ora Drungo, and Mrs. Barbara Hamilton for their care during Mr. Boyd's illness. Family request any memorials be made to the American Cancer Society or the Multiple Myeloma Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhome.com

MRS. BIRDIE L. CARR SHEPPHARD Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Mrs. Birdie Shepphard was born March 18, 1918 in Monroe, LA, and died August 9, 2009 in Calhoun. Mrs. Shepphard was a member of Parkview Baptist Church Church in Monroe. She was an administrative Secretary with First National Bank for many years and she also was a notary. Mrs. Sheppard is survived by three children, Frank Sheppard, George Sheppard and Patricia Terranova; sisters Gloria Northcutt, Dollie Rizzo Taylor and Joey Pockrus: 6 grandchildren and 5 great grand children. Memorial services will be held later in Covington, LA. The family wishes memorials be made to Camp Quality for Children, Monroe, LA.

MRS. CHARLENE JONES SCHRECHENBACH Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mrs. Charlene Jones Schreckenbach 80 of Calhoun, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at Roselawn Memorial gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Mrs. Schrenback was born June 18, 1929 in Egypt, AR and passed away on August 9, 2009 in Monroe, LA. She was reared in Monroe and was graduate of Neville High School. Mrs. Schreckenbach was a retired apartment manager. She was preceded in death by her son, Ronnie Johnston. Mrs. Schreceknbach is survived by four children, Ricky Johnston, Sheree Johnson, Susie Reynolds and husband Mike, and Cindy Anderson. She has four brothers , nine grand children and fourteen great grand children. Visitation is Monday evening, August 10, 2009 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 Pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhome.com

Staff report
Jennie Lou Borden of Monroe, a retired seamstress, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Bennie D. Brewer, 75
Bennie D. "Pete" Brewer of Monroe, a retired territory salesman for Firestone Tire Co., died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Vincent Barry Coyle, 76
Vincent Barry Cole of Monroe, an FBI agent, died Saturday. Arrangements are pending at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Walter F. Crow, 43
Walter Franklin Crow of Monroe, a truck driver, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Euanita S. James, 92
TALLULAH — Euanita Sistrunk James, a retired retail clothing salesperson, died Sunday. Services are at noon Tuesday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial is in Silver Cross Cemetery in Tallulah.

Evelyn Landers, 81
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — Evelyn Landers, a homemaker, died July 27. Graveside services at 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church Cemetery, Choudrant. Arrangements are under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home.

Verleta V. Pilgrim, 79
GRANGER, Texas — Verleta V. Pilgrim, formerly of Bastrop, a retired nurse, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Cox funeral Home, Bastrop.

Vernon Sawyer Sr., 88
BASTROP — Vernon Sawyer Sr., a retired International Paper employee, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Cal M. Smith, 59
CROSSETT, Ark. — Cal Morris Smith, a retired Georgia Pacific employee, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at West Crossett Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial is in Rolfe Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett.

Catherine D. Vaughan, 87
Catherine Dean Vaughan of Monroe, retired professor emeritus from the University of Louisiana at Monroe School of Education, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at College Place Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Cantrell, Amity River: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.Epler, Norma: 11 a.m. Monday, Clark-Griffin Funeral Co., West Monroe.
Hester, Ann Jean: 2 p.m. Monday, Start Baptist Church.
Huff, Montrelle Lavelle McFarland: 10 a.m. Monday, Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Rives-Bass, Aaliyah Renea: 11 a.m. Monday, Hasley Cemetery gazebo in West Monroe

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

BRITTANY KAY BRAXTON Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc Houma, LA Brittany Kay Braxton passed away Sunday, August 9, 2009 at age 23, she was a native of Houma, LA. Visitation will be held on Tuesday August 11, 2009 from 5:00 PM till 9:00 PM at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc., on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 from 8:00 AM until service time at Chauvin Funeral Home, services will follow at the First Baptist Church of Houma at 2:00 PM, burial will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery. Brittany is survived by her Daughter Lillian Grace Sherwood of Denham Springs; Sister and best friend Courtney Braxton of Houma; Sisters Camille Braxton, Callie Mae Braxton, and Cambri Braxton all of West Monroe; Step Sister Racheal Hebert of Baton Rouge; Brother Canen Braxton of West Monroe; Step Brother Bradley Hebert of Houma; Mother Edith Campbell Hebert and Step Father John of Houma; Father Clay Braxton and Step Mother Ursula Braxton of West Monroe; Grandmothers Irma Campbell of Houma, and Virginia Braxton of Cottondale FL; Niece Brianna Hughes of Houma, Compaion Chad Sherwood of Denham Springs, and Numerous Aunts and Uncles. Brittany was preceded in death by: Brother Matthew Hughes, Grandfathers C.F. Braxton and James Campbell. Brittany was a member of First Baptist Church of Houma, She was a former Cheerleader and Soccer player, member of Delta Zeta Sorority and a Campus for Christ Member.

CHARLES WILLIAM HOLLOWAY Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Charles William Holloway, born August 11, 1942, quietly passed from life on this earth to his rewards and eternal life in heaven on August 10, 2009 at the Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at the Oak Grove Baptist Church, 219 Crowell Road, in Eros, LA 71238 under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. It will be officiated by his son, Dr. Mike Holloway (Pastor of Cook Baptist Church in Ruston), Dr. Scott Thompson (Pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church), Dr. Mike Barnett (Pastor of First Baptist Church of Ocean Springs, MS) and Rev. Alton Thompson (Retired Pastor). Burial will follow at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be at Mulhearn Funeral Home, 300 McMillan Road in West Monroe, LA from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Mr. Holloway was a lifelong resident of Ouachita Parish. He was a Sunday School teacher for over 40 years and a deacon of the Oak Grove Baptist Church for 32 years. His occupation was a pipefitter. He was a member and the Business Manager for the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 659 in Monroe, LA. He was also a former President of the Southwest Ouachita Water Board and temporarily served on the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in the 1990's. He loved working on his farm, playing golf, and serving his Lord Jesus Christ. He served on the Board of Trustees for the North American Mission Board in Atlanta, GA and also on the Executive Board of the Louisiana Baptist Convention. He is preceded in death by his parents, Webb G. Holloway and Alma I. Moseley Holloway; two daughters, Mary Dell and Mary Ann, who passed shortly after birth. He is loved and is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary Alice Poe Holloway; only son, Dr. Charles "Mike" Holloway and wife Dawn of Ruston; his brothers, Rev. Robert Holloway, Roy Holloway, Ronnie Holloway, and Roger Holloway; his sisters, Mary Holloway Murray, and Margie Holloway Pennington; and his two grandchildren, Candace Dawn Holloway Rodriguez and her husband Rodney, and Charles "Matthew" Holloway and his wife Jessica. Pallbearers will be Matthew Holloway, Rodney Rodriguez, Terry Fuller, David Williams, Herlond Antley, Larry Pixley, Don Byrnes, and Norman Bennett. His honorary pallbearers will be James Hart, Charles Hart, Joe Murray, Harold Murray, Billy Wilhite, and Bazzle Perritt. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Gideons International for the purchase of Bibles or given to the Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. The Holloway family would like to express their appreciation to Southern Care Hospice and for the staff of the Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, especially to Kim Roberson. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

DICK SCHUSTER 8/17/1936 - 8/11-2008 This day is remembered and quietly kept, No words are needed, we shall never forget, for those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday, unseen and unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so dear ! Your Loving Wife, Sallie and Family

IN MEMORIAM Robert Earl Taylor 8/11-1928 - 5/18/2009 On this day August 11th, our family recalls what would have been the 81st birthday of Robert Earl Taylor. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who was known to his friends and great grandson as "Bob." Bob kept very private his thoughts and emotions, but he would have been humbled by the many letters and kind words spoken and written about him these past days since May 18th. Bob's early years as a child of the great depression, his service to his country in the Korean War, and his 50 plus years as a brick mason were life experiences indelibly ingrained in the man we all knew. His exacting brickwork can be seen in Monroe in many churches, schools, the Anna Gray Noe Park, and other buildings including his own home, one of the few solid masonry residences in Monroe. Bob's energy and stamina were a testament to his technical and creative mind and the hard-working "tough man" he was. His infinite patience was a gift as was his constant and total commitment to any endeavor he undertook. Bob was dedicated to his wife of 54 years, Sue, our loving mother. He meticulously cared for their home and garden. Daily, he raised the U.S. flag on the 20' pole in their front yard. Every evening, he lowered the flag and folded it into a perfect triangle. Our family appreciates those who expressed condolences for our loss. Our memory of the head of our family will be lasting as is the bronze marker on his grave with the "purple heart" inscription. He served as a sniper in the 14th Infantry Regiment, Company G. 25th Division. One lasting memory for all of us will be that of an 80 year old man crawling on the floor and racing cars to entertain his 3 year-old grandson, who frequently interrupted their games to say, "Bob, I love you." We all did. Children of Bob Taylor

JENNIE LOU HEARD BORDEN Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Jennie Lou Heard Borden passed into eternal heavenly life on Sunday, August 09, 2009 at Cornerstone Hospital in West Monroe. She was a 40-year resident of Sterlington after moving from West Carroll Parish in 1953. She was 89 years old. Jennie was born in Kilbourne, LA on October 6, 1919 to Thomas (Bud Tom), Heard and Jennie Blizzard Heard and was one of eleven siblings. She married Floyd Mack Borden in Oak Grove on May 27, 1937. In early 1942, Jennie and Floyd relocated to Port Arthur, TX where they both worked in the shipyards until the end of World War II. After returning to northeast Louisiana, Jennie was employed by Sears Roebuck and Famous Fabric in Monroe. She was an avid seamstress and loved to sew for her children and grandchildren. She was active in the Church of God and Assembly of God Churches in Bastrop and Sterlington for 40 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Floyd M. Borden, her sisters Jewel, Artie Lee, Merrill, Minnie Fay, Alice, Laura and Winnie, and by her brothers Stafford, Charles Anderson (C.A.), and Walter Denson, as well as her granddaughter Candy Dianne Borden Davis. She will be dearly missed by her children, Milan Keith Borden and wife Joanne of Monroe, Floyd Allan Borden and wife Sandra of Monroe, and John Thomas Borden and wife Mary Beth of Durango, CO and one daughter, Phyllis Ramona and husband Michael Bricker of Baytown, TX. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Jennie will be remembered as a loving wife, Mother and Grandmother, a true friend, and a devout Christian who lived and shared her faith with many others. Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 11th, 5:00-8:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, 2308 Sterlington Road in Monroe. Funeral services and a celebration of Jennie's life are scheduled for Wednesday, August 12th, 10:00AM at Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel in Monroe and will be led by grandson and Pastor Jeffrey D. Borden of Castile, New York and assisted by Bro. John Dowd of Bible Missionary Church in Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MARGARET LOIS LITTLE PARKER Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop, LA Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Lois Little Parker, 85, of Bastrop, LA are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 13, 2009 at Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Todd Wooden officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home. Mrs. Parker passed away Sunday, August 9, 2009 at Morehouse General Hospital. Margaret was born December 4, 1923 in Crossett, AR, one of two children born to Houston and Sweetie Little. She spent her childhood in Southern Arkansas and Beekman, Louisiana. She graduated from Bastrop High School and loved playing baseball. There she met and married the love of her life, Eugene "Son" Parker, they made their home south of Bastrop on what is now called the Old Monroe Road. Mrs. Parker was a faithful member of New Friendship Baptist Church, and was very active in all aspects of her Christian faith. She was self taught and often played the piano at her church. She worked outside the home on several occasions at the Clerk of Courts office but was mostly dedicated to her home and raising her children. Margaret derived great pleasure in holding holiday functions for her extended family and spent days preparing for the events. One of her greatest joys was traveling to distant relatives homes with her husband, and camping near some of the beautiful areas of Arkansas. Always smiling and engaging, she was both beautiful and caring to everyone. Mrs. Parker is survived by her husband of 68 years, Harold Eugene Parker; sons, Ron Parker and wife Ester of Moses Lake, WA, Wayne Parker and wife Anita of Monroe, LA; daughter, Sandra Moncrief of Arcadia, LA; sister, Bonnie Gene Little; five grandchildren, Rod Parker of Seattle, WA, Lisa Harper of Bend, OR, Lesley Tedder of Baton Rouge, LA, Tracy King of Arcadia, LA, Dana Bass of Weatherford, TX; seven great grandchildren, Michael and Taylor Parker, Camryn Harper, Jackson and Alex Tedder, Parker and Sawyer King. She had a special love for her nephew, Sidney Little; brother-in-law, Glen Little and many cousins and friends. The family wishes to express deep appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Carter Cox, Morehouse General Hospital and the skilled care personnel at Lagniappe Nursing Home, who during the dark days of her life, cared enough to make her life comfortable and the best it could be. They also ask that memorials be made to The Building Fund at New Friendship Baptist Church, the Alzheimer's Association in Monroe, LA or a charity of your choice.

MARY JON UNDERWOOD Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mary Jon Underwood, 65, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, August 12, 2009 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Bro. Bruce Underwood will be officiating. Interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mary was born February 5, 1944 in Karnack, TX and passed away August 9, 2009 at her home in West Monroe, LA. She was employed at Stop and Go many years and was currently secretary at M.G. & L. Trailer Park until her health failed her. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rena Kennedy and father Murry Clark Kennedy. She is survived by her sons, Loyd E. Underwood, Leon Edward Underwood, Ernest Underwood and his friend Dawn, Eric Lane Underwood and his friend Brandi, boyfriend Loyd Harrison, and a friend Theresa Frost; grand children; Joseph, Patrick, Loyd E., Dalton G., LeAnn, Justin, Dustin, Dawn, Chelsea, John Michael, Dusty, Jason Lane and Erin Lane and 2 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Todd Watson, Eddie Bailey, Gary Dale Underwood, Ronnie Whitecotton, Alton Haseings and Dusty Whitecotton. Visitation will be held Tuesday 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

MR. VERNON SAWYER, SR COX FUNERAL HOME BASTROP, LA Funeral services for Mr. Vernon Sawyer, Sr. will be held 3:00 PM Tuesday August 11, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Bastrop with the Reverend Jim Ingram officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday beginning at 1:00 PM till time of services at the church. Vernon Sawyer was born January 14, 1921 near the Gaddie Community of Morehouse Parish to the late Henry Bussie Sawyer and Edith Brown Sawyer. He passed away Sunday, August 9, 2009 at Morehouse General Hospital in Bastrop. Mr. Sawyer was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Geneva Sawyer DeFrancisco and Aline Sawyer Robertson; and three brothers, Reuben Sawyer, Newton Sawyer, and Mack Sawyer. Vernon was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bastrop and retired from International Paper Company after 45 years of service. He also served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Mr. Sawyer is survived by his wife of fifty-one years, Frances Wheat Sawyer; his children, Vernon G. Sawyer and his wife, Nancy and Gay Brown and her husband, Mike; one brother, Harold Sawyer and his wife, Betty; six grandchildren, Lisa Haley and her husband, Kevin, John David Sawyer and Shannon Navarro, Michelle Brown, Chris Brown, Courtney Brown, and Ashley Brown; several great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Serving as pallbearers will be John David Sawyer, Michael Wooley, Chris Brown, Courtney Brown, Clay Costello, and Michael Costello. Honorary pallbearers will be David Ginn, Harold Chappell, Theron Scott, and Dr. Robert Lyon. www.coxfuneral.com

MR. VINCENT BARRY COYLE Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Please join us in a Memorial Celebration of Life for Mr. Vincent Barry Coyle, 76, of Monroe, LA which will be held at 2:07 PM, Friday, August 14, 2009 at 1260 Hwy 604, Lake Bruin, LA. Father Matthew Long will officiate and interment was private. Mr. Coyle is survived by his wife of 51 years: Elaine Coyle; son: Tom Coyle and wife Donna of Coppell, Texas, daughters: Nancy Hardwick of Dallas, Kathryn Lewis and Ron of Baton Rouge, Carol Regan and Dr. Leo Regan of Baton Rouge; son in law: Frank Hardwick, grandchildren Hunter and Alex Hardwick, Tripp and Natalie Lewis, AnnaClaire and Rhymes Regan. He is also survived by his brother, Phillip Coyle, brother-in-law, Ray Miller and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Vince was born in Binghamton, New York and died August 8, 2009 in Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents: Leo and Cecelia Coyle, daughter: Valerie Coyle and son: Christopher Coyle; sisters: Nancy King and Franny Miller. He obtained a BA degree from Hamilton College where he was a starting player on the basketball team; he was an member of DKE fraternity. He served as a first lieutenant in the U. S. Army in the psychological warfare department. He was a special agent with the FBI for twenty five years and worked on the Civil Rights Workers Case in Mississippi and Brilab in New Orleans. He also was head of corporate security with Riverwood Corporation. He lived his life full of joy! He had a passion for sports, especially golf and tennis where he made lifelong friends. He was active in two prayer groups and volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House. He had a deep affection for the Monastery of Our Lady of the Holy Spirit. Above all he loved his family! Memorial donations may be made to The Monastery of Our Lady of the Holy Spirit, 2625 Highway 212 SW, Conyers, GA. 30094-4044. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com, and directions to memorial may also be obtained.

RALPH CLINTON HowardKilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe Funeral services for Ralph Clinton Howard, 53, of Monroe, LA will be at 9:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Brother William Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Masonic Cemetery of Rayville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Howard was born in Rayville, LA on September 23, 1955 and passed away on August 8, 2009 at Monroe, LA. He worked as a greeter at WalMart of West Monroe, LA. He was a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church of Monroe. He was preceded in death by his father: Emanuel C. Howard and mother: Edna Hicks and brother: Randy Otis Howard. Mr. Howard is survived by his wife: Penny Howard; brothers: Ronnie Howard and wife, Teresa, and Ricky Howard and wife, Diane; uncle: Charles Howard; cousin: Scott Howard; nephew: David Howard; niece: Heather Thompson and his loving pets: Mitzi and Angel. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

WALTER FRANKLIN CROW Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Walter Franklin Crow, 43, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 12, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Danny Chance officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Crow passed away Saturday, August 8, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Clifton Crow. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Terry Crow; children, Heaven Lynn Waltman and husband Donald, Angel Michelle Crow, and Allyson Marlena Crow; mother, Joy Dell Crow; two brothers, Charles Clifton Crow, Jr. and wife Theresa and Larry Dell Crow; three sisters, Diana Bryan and husband Curtis, Peggy Riles and husband Mark, Sr., and Mollie Bryan and husband Ben; two grandchildren, Malachi James Evans and Thorne Ashton Waltman; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Steve Duplissey, Ben Bryan, C. J. Bryan, Jim Sawyer, Eliah Globke, and Mike Hart. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

WILBUR LEE GARNER Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Services for Wilbur Lee Garner, age 73 of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2009 from the Chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Stuart Sherman and Rev. James Garner officiating. Interment will follow in the Hebert Cemetery in Hebert under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Visitation will be Tuesday August 11, 2009 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM . Mr. Garner was a retired Captain for the Port Arthur Towing Co. having worked 35 yrs. and served in the U.S. Navy for 14 years He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Mae Murphy Garner: brother, J.V. Garner and grandchildren, Trey Seab and Kyle Garner. He is survived by his sons, Duane Garner and wife Natalie of West Monroe, Walter Lee Garner and wife Loren of West Monroe and Chris Garner and wife Libbie of Monroe: daughters, Debbie Seab of West Monroe and Elizabeth Hart and husband Byron of Winnsboro: brother, Ernest Garner and wife Marie of Belton Missouri: sister, Shirley Mullenix and husband George of Hebert: sister-in-law, Myrtle Garner and grandchildren, Justin Garner and wife Adrianne, Will Garner, Nick Garner, Jessica Seab, JimTyler Hart and Noah Kerry; Four Great Grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Pallbearers will be Will Garner, Nick Garner, Scott Mullenix, Russ Parent, Ryan Ballard, and Byron Hart. Honorary pallbearer will be Glen Sweat. To extend online condolences please visit www.riserfuneralhomes.com

Jennie Lou Borden
Jennie Lou Borden of Monroe, a retired seamstress, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Vincent Barry Coyle, 76
Vincent Barry Cole of Monroe, an FBI agent, died Saturday. Arrangements are pending at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Walter F. Crow, 43
Walter Franklin Crow of Monroe, a truck driver, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Verleta V. Pilgrim, 79
GRANGER, Texas — Verleta V. Pilgrim, formerly of Bastrop, a retired nurse, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Cox funeral Home, Bastrop.

Vernon Sawyer Sr., 88
BASTROP — Vernon Sawyer Sr., a retired International Paper employee, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Previously ßacknowledged
Cantrell, Amity River: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Epler, Norma: 11 a.m. Monday, Clark-Griffin Funeral Co., West Monroe.
Hester, Ann Jean: 2 p.m. Monday, Start Baptist Church.
Huff, Montrelle Lavelle McFarland: 10 a.m. Monday, Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Rives-Bass, Aaliyah Renea: 11 a.m. Monday, Hasley Cemetery gazebo in West Monroe.

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

JAMES DANIEL BENNETT Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Mr. J.D. Bennett, 89, entered into rest on Sunday, August 9, 2009 at the Northeast Louisiana War Veteran's Home in Monroe, LA. He was a beloved husband, father, grand father, great grandfather and friend. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Ima Jean Bennett, three children; Bonnie Lewis and husband Little Roy of Lincolnton, Georgia, David Bennett and wife Gina of Spearsville, and Randy Bennett of Spearsville; brothers, Billy Bennett and wife Francis of Spearsville, and Frankie Bennett and wife Erma of Spearsville, and sister; Floy Wade of Farmerville, seven Grandchildren; Kristen Francis and husband Bryan of Lincolnton, Ga, Brooke Ownby and husband Jon of Bernice, Lizzy Long of Nashville, TN, Amber Upshaw and husband Clint of Bernice, Kaela Bennett of Spearsville, Meagan Bennett of Spearsville and Rob Alexander of Spearsville and six great grandchildren; Layla Ownby, Lane Upshaw, Bennett Boswell, Banks Boswell, Sarah Beth Francis, and Russ Alexander. Mr. Bennett served as a deacon at Antioch Church of Christ for many years. He served our country in the Armed Forces during World War II. Mr. Bennett worked for Monsanto Chemical Company for many years and was a retired poultry and cattle farmer. He also served on the Union Parish Police Jury for 12 years and the D 'Arbonne Water Board since its inception. Pallbearers are Paul Bennett, Greg Taylor, Thomas Wade, Eddie Lee, Rodney Smith, and Ted Nichols. Honorary pallbearers will the Members of the D 'Arbonne Water Board. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 11, 2009 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the church. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Antioch Church of Christ in Spearsville, LA. Tommy Bennett and Paul Dunn will officiate. Burial will follow in church cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

MAE GRACE ANTLEY PIXLEY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Mae Grace Antley Pixley, 76, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 13, 2009 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Officiating will be Bro. Jeff Luellen. Interment to follow at Acree Cemetery, Point, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Pixley was born December 1, 1932 in Point, LA and passed away August 11, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ford Antley and Ava Smith Antley and brothers, Aubrey Antley, Smith Antley, and a sister Betty Antley Tucker. She is survived by her husband, Paul Pixley; son Marvin Wilhite and wife Cindy; daughters, Marilyn Wilhite Linzay and Marsha Benedict and husband Tom; grandchildren; Jennifer and husband David Delancy, Jamie Linzay, Stacey McFarlin and husband Bradley, April Townsend and husband Chad, Susan Dowell, Wesley Wilhite, Tiffany Olmstead and husband Keith and Brandon Dierker and wife Pamela; brothers, Victor, Billy, Huey Antley; sister, Jean Davis. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

RALPH CLINTON HOWARD Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe Funeral services for Ralph Clinton Howard, 53, of Monroe, LA will be at 9:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Brother William Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Masonic Cemetery of Rayville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Howard was born in Rayville, LA on September 23, 1955 and passed away on August 8, 2009 at Monroe, LA. He worked as a greeter at WalMart of West Monroe, LA. He was a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church of Monroe. He was preceded in death by his father: Emanuel C. Howard and mother: Edna Hicks and brother: Randy Otis Howard. Mr. Howard is survived by his wife: Penny Howard; brothers: Ronnie Howard and wife, Teresa, and Ricky Howard and wife, Diane; uncle: Charles Howard; cousin: Scott Howard; nephew: David Howard; niece: Heather Thompson and his loving pets: Mitzi and Angel. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

ROBERT "PEE WEE"CRAIN Clark-Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Robert "Pee Wee'' Crain will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 11:00 AM, in the chapel at Clark-Griffin Funeral Co. of West Monroe. Mr. Crain age 71 passed away August 10, 2009 after a lengthy illness. He was a retired farmer from Ouachita Parish. Mr. Crain was preceded in death by his loving wife of fifty two years Betty Fay Crockett Crain. Survivors include one son, Rusty Crain and wife Diane of Farmerville, LA; three daughters, Linda Crain of West Monroe, Janet Webb and husband Scott of West Monroe, and Rhonda Sikes and husband Charles of Collinston, LA; one brother J.D. Crain of West Monroe; two sisters Rachel Hertz of Columbia and Maxine Alaniz of Rocky Branch; thirteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be David Frost, Wes Webb, Andy Webb, Michael Crain, Nathan McCarthy, Jamie Sikes and Scotty Ellis.

RONALD R. ROOT Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Ronald R. Root, 63, of West Monroe, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday, August 13, 2009 at The Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Rev. David Mixon and Rev. Paul Massey will officiate. Interment to follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, 8729 Cypress St. West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Root was born May 29, 1946 a native of Baton Rouge and passed away August 10, 2009 a resident of West Monroe. He was a member of The Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ and retired from Hanover Entergy of West Monroe, LA. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Merita Ann Root; 2 sisters, Deborah K. Meurer and Anna F. Lewis; 3 children, Deann Root McMorris, Tonya Muguira and Ronnie LeLeaux; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was loved by many, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. WE LOVE YOU! Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

WINIFRED LEE GOODLETT KNOX Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services and interment for Mrs. Winifred Lee Goodlett Knox, 89, of West Monroe are scheduled for 10:00 AM Thursday, August 13, 2009 at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens Cemetery with the Reverend Stephen Dans officiating. Winifred Lee Goodlett Knox, mother, grand-mother, great grandmother and friend departed this life Sunday, August 9, 2009 for eternal residence in the Heavenly Kingdom of Jesus Christ the Lord. Born May 15, 1920 to Webb and Ida Rainbolt Goodlett in Monroe, LA. Winifred returned to this area prior to retiring from the Department of Health and Hospitals where she served as an auditor. Gram Winnie, as she was affectionately called, was preceded in death by a brother, John Robert Goodlett and a sister, Marjorie Elaine Qualls. She is survived by one son, King H. Knox and wife Joan of West Monroe; one daughter, Nancy Karen (Kay) Knox of Hammond; four grandchildren, G. Russell (Rusty) Knox, Judith J. Balsamo of Downsville, Ginger Stapp of West Monroe and Gretchen Galindo of Denham Springs; eight great-grandchildren, Seth DeBruhl, Claire Stapp, Gabriel Stapp, Tanner Balsamo, Grayson Knox, and Phillip Knox all of the West Monroe area, Chelsea Broussard and Jeremy Broussard of Denham Springs; two special nieces, Melinda Scurlock and Marjorie Qualls of Houston, TX; and nephew, John R. Goodlett of Fresno, CA. Accepted and loved as family by Gram Winnie were the charming ladies, Susie Hancock and Vera Streeter who provided housekeeping and social contact. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

Carolyn J. Bishop, 67
BATON ROUGE -- Carolyn James Bishop, an independent insurance agent, died Thursday. Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Episcopal Church. Burial is in Wesley Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home of Ferriday.

Agnes P. Carnahan, 80
OAK GROVE -- Agnes Pearline Carnahan, a seamstress, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Oak Grove.

Heidi Clark, 82
Heidi Clark of Calhoun, formerly of Ruston, a store clerk, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Owens Memorial Chapel in Ruston. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial is in Pines Memorial Cemetery in Ruston.

Alice Farrar, 82
LAKE CHARLES -- Alice Farrar, formerly of Ruston, a retired teacher, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.

Ervin Hernandez-Cuatra, infant
RUSTON -- Ervin Hernandez-Cuatra died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.

Nelda Jacobs, 89
Nelda Jacobs of Monroe, a retail sales worker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Frank Lassiter, 82
JENA -- Frank Davis Lassiter died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home of Jena.

Jack O. May, 96
Jack Overton May of Monroe, a paper products distributor, died Sunday. Visitation is from 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Monroe. Service arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Loyal F. Parrott Jr., 85
FORT NECESSITY -- Loyal F. Parrott Jr., a retired millwright and farmer, died Friday. Memorial services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fort Necessity Baptist Church in Fort Necessity. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Eula L. Rockett, 76
DELHI -- Eula Lee Rockett, a care provider, died Saturday. Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial is in Delhi Masonic Cemetery in Delhi.

Charlotte Toney, 50
LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Charlotte Toney, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Oak Grove.

Audie Turner, 69
BASTROP -- Audie Mae Yates Turner, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Twin Oaks Baptist Church. Visitation is from 2-9 p.m. Tuesday at Twin Oaks Baptist Church. Burial is in Red Wing Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop.

Previously acknowledged
Anding, Jestine: 11 a.m. Wednesday, County Line Baptist Church, Ruston.
Auzenne, Abraham J.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Benedict Catholic Church, Grambling.
Emanuel, Lena Gay Heath: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bastrop.
Jenkins, Jay: noon Monday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Choudrant.
Lewis, Nell Ruth: Wednesday, Rosefield Cemetery, Rosefield.
Myers, James Otis: 2 p.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro.
Russell, Clifton Ray: 10 a.m. Monday, Ogden Cemetery, Liddieville.
Sehon, Dawn: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Delhi First Baptist Church.
Thornton, Ronald E.: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Eudora Baptist Church, Mer Rouge.
Woods Sr., Johnny Ray: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe.

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

Ada Murphy Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Ada Murphy, 78, of Swartz, LA, will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, August 14, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Ken Evans officiating. Interment will follow at Springhill Cemetery. Mrs. Murphy passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2009. She was a former member of The Eastern Star and Swartz Assembly of God Church. Survivors include her son, Jack Lamar Murphy and wife Tina; daughter, Marion Murphy Peel and husband Marlon; grandsons, Keith Murphy and Kevin Murphy; and three great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Keith Murphy, Kevin Murphy, Terry Slade, Frank Murphy, Jr., James Steverson, and Charles Henderson. Visitation will be Friday from 1:00 PM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MAYCELE MOORE Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Maycele Moore will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, August 14, 2009 at Highland Baptist Church on Arkansas Road in West Monroe with Brother Stan Taylor officiating. Interment will be immediately following at Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Mrs. Moore was born December 23, 1929 and went to be with our Lord on Monday, August 10, 2009. Maycele, a devoted Christian and longtime resident of West Monroe, attended her loving place of worship, Highland Baptist Church. She faithfully attended and loved her Sunday School class, Kim Neese Ladies I. She also enjoyed the fellowship of her many close friends of the Red Hat Society and the Golden Age Club. Upon moving to Chauvin Pointe Retirement Community in Monroe, Maycele found many new and special friends where she attended bible worship and numerous activities at the community center. She loved this community of people and was always available to any who needed her. Maycele lived to serve the Lord while devoting her love to all her family members. She always had a bright smile with a twinkle in her eye, a soft hug and a compassionate heart for all her family and friends. Words cannot say how great our loss will be but our comfort is in the knowledge that "Mom" is at home where she longed to be in Heaven with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and with the love of her life, our Father, "Butch". Mom was a "people person". She loved meeting and visiting people and always took time to talk. She was retired from the City of Monroe Credit Union. This was where she really shined with her people skills. Everyone that came through the doors would get a greeting or her wonderful advice. This was another of her many gifts that will be missed greatly by her family and friends. Maycele is preceded in death by her husband, Willie Lee "Butch" Moore, a retired plumber in West Monroe; their son, Roger Dale Moore; two sisters, Mamie Smith and Helen Christie; and two brothers, Johnnie Aldrich and Luther Aldrich. She is survived by her two children, Janice Lee Powell and husband Richard and Terry Lee Moore and wife Lisa all of Monroe; grandsons, Ryan Powell and wife Jamie of Houston, TX, Wes Tichenor and wife Jackie of West Monroe, LA, and Stuart Tichenor and wife Jennifer of Alexandria, LA; four great grand children, Gracie and Wesley Tichenor, James Madison Tichenor, Will Powell; her newest Powell arrival due in March; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Whitney Alger, Terry Cox, Burt Martin, Ryan Powell, Scott Tullis, and Jimmy Richardson. Honorary pallbearer will be her longtime neighbor and friend, Buddy Oglesbee. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Special thanks and love is given to all her many friends and neighbors of Chauvin Pointe Retirement Community, Highland Baptist Church and her Red Hat Society. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Highland Baptist Church of West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MR. ODIS M. GUNN Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA Funeral services for Mr. Odis M. Gunn, age 83, of Tallulah, will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2009, at the First Baptist Church in Tallulah with Rev. John Rushing officiating. Burial will follow in the Silver Cross Cemetery in Tallulah under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home. Visitation will be at the church from noon to 2:00 PM Friday. Mr. Gunn was born in Urania, LA and was a resident of Tallulah since 1955. He was a retired project engineer for the LA Dept. of Highways. He was a member of First Baptist of Urania. He was a member of American Legion Post #100 Scott-Nichols Volk, where he served as Post Commander and Adjutant for many years. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge #308. Mr. Gunn was a machine gun crewman with the 5th Marine Division in the battle of Iwo Jima in World War II and was wounded twice in action in the Pacific Theatre. He also served in the occupation of Japan as a military policeman. He earned a purple heart. Mr. Odis Gunn is survived by his wife Doris Parker Gunn of Tallulah; two sons Gary Gunn and wife Becky of Tallulah and Keith Gunn and wife Kathy of Vinton, LA; 3 grandchildren Brandi Gunn and April Jones of Tallulah, LA and Michael Gunn of Vinton, LA; 3 sisters Ernestine Compton of West Lake, LA, Evelyn Gunn and Kathy Franklin, both of Urania, LA and numerous nieces and nephews. Active pallbearers will be Tracy Baur, Ryman Busby, Tommy Dunning, Douglas Fautheree, Lance Ferguson and Eugene Herron. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. L. F. Chenier, Dr. L. P. Neumann, Jr., Dr. T. A. Neumann, Dr. Wade Brown, Sheldon Baker, Jason Noland and Hollis Ervin.

Reese Brass, 73
Reese Brass of Monroe, a laborer, died Friday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Modelle Wollerson Braswell, 83
WINNSBORO — Modelle Wollerson Braswell, a retired telephone operator, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

JoAnn Chaffould, 47
RAYVILLE — JoAnn Chaffould, an administrative coordinator at LSU Health Sciences Center in Monroe, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pioneer Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston.

John Wayne Davis,66
JONESBORO — John Wayne Davis, a construction superintendent, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Olive East Cemetery, Mount Olive.

Julia Foster, 99
DELHI — Julia Foster, a homemaker, died Aug. 6. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Turkey Creek Baptist Church in Delhi. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland of Delhi. Burial is in the church cemetery.

Arquawn K. Gibson, infant
LAKE PROVIDENCE — Arquawn Keshawn Gibson, the infant son of Tiffany Gibson, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lone Star Cemetery.

Agnes Hales, 96
FERRIDAY — Agnes Hales, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young’s Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Ralph Clinton Howard, 53
Ralph Clinton Howard of Monroe, a greeter with Wal-Mart in West Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 9 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery, Rayville.

Juanita Johnson, 48
BASTROP — Juanita Johnson, a grader, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at Alexandria No. 2 Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Lana Faye Jones, 54
Lana Faye Jones of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Winifred Goodlett Knox, 89
Winifred Lee Goodlett Knox of West Monroe, retired auditor for the Louisiana Department of Health, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens Cemetery, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Codye Mardis, 19
GRAYSON — Codye Mardis, a fast food employee, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cross Roads Baptist Church, Grayson. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Cross Roads Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Mirrah Brooke Merrells, 19
BASTROP — Mirrah Brooke Merrells, a student, died Aug. 6. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe, and 9:30 a.m. Saturday until service time at the Morehouse Building. Burial will be in Gethsemane Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Pearline Noid, 72
Pearline Noid of Monroe, a retired cook at Bonanza Steakhouse, died Aug. 3. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in St. Luke Cemetery, Alto.

Mae Antley Pixley, 76
Mae Grace Antley Pixley of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Acree Cemetery, Point.

Ronald R. Root, 63
Ronald R. Root of West Monroe, a tugboat captain, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at The Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick’s Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Eddie Seaberry, 65
RAYVILLE — Eddie Seaberry, a mechanic with the city of Monroe, died Friday. Services are noon Saturday at St. Matthew Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in St. Matthew Cemetery, Mangham.

Evangelist Katie Singleton, 56
TALLULAH — Evangelist Katie Singleton, a homemaker, died Aug. 4. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dutuious Deon Timber, infant
Dutuious Deon Timber, the infant son of LaTarsha R. Dixon and Delarian E. Timber of Monroe, died Aug. 6. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Carnahan, Angela: 2 p.m. Thursday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Coyle, Vincent Barry: 2:07 p.m. Friday, The Regan Camp, Lake Bruin.
Crain, Robert “Pee Wee”: 11 a.m. Thursday, Clark-Griffin Funeral Co., West Monroe.
Moore, Lee Arthur “T.L.”: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Revels, Estelle Arlene Younse: 2 p.m. Thursday, Rock Corner Baptist Church.
Vining, Bradley William: 2 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

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

CODYE MARDIS Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for Codye Aaron Mardis, age 19 of Grayson, will be 2:00 PM Friday, August 14, 2009 from the sanctuary of Cross Roads Baptist Church in Grayson with Bro. Tommy Nelson officiating and Billy Johnson II delivering the eulogy. Interment will follow at Cross Roads Cemetery. Codye was born in Monroe on June 19, 1990 and passed from this life on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 in Monroe. Codye was a member of the 5th LA Infantry Co. K, Civil War reenactment unit. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Percy Mardis. Survivors include his parents; Julie Mardis Beckley and Steve Beckley and Raymond Patton, four brothers: Cole Beckley, Cameron Beckley, Caden Beckley and Rodney Patton, two sisters; Courtney Patton and Haleigh Patton, grandparents: Howard and Jackie Mardis, Beaver and Cathy Beckley, Jan and Jim Chapman, Brad and Lena Woolsey Burks and Cliff and Amanda Patton, great-grandparents: Melvin and Jean Powell, Imogene Mardis, Merle Dean Wallace and Kathy Ostic, aunts and uncles: Eric and Mandi Mardis, Matthew Mardis, Dewayne and Shana Beckley, Darren Beckley, Harold and Sherry Beckley, Clay Chapman, Brook Chapman, Sonjie Patton Winstead and Chance Patton and many cousins and so many friends. Pallbearers will be Tyler Thompson, Jared Graham, Hunter Beckley, Brandon Eddy, Cody "Tick" McElroy, Tyler "Tweeter" Warren, Derek Hefner and Alex "Lucky" Basco. Honorary pallbearers will be the remaining members of the 5th LA Inf. Co. K Civil War reenactment unit. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com.

ETHEL LEWIS "DET" CONGER Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Funeral services to honor the life of Ethel Lewis "Det" Conger will be held at the Oak Ridge United Methodist Church at 11:00am on Saturday, August 15th, 2009. Officiating will be Rev. Judy Bazer and Rev. Donny Wilkinson. Burial will be held at the Oak Ridge Episcopal Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1200 Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA. Her family will receive friends at 10:00am in the church annex prior to the funeral service. Det, as she was called by friends, enjoyed life to the fullest and had numerous interests. She loved people of all ages, was an avid reader, and a serious sports fan. She enjoyed gardening and often used the results in her floral arrangements. Det made a point to be knowledgeable regarding politics and voted at every election all of her life. Her zest for traveling resulted in wonderful trips all over the world. One of her greatest pleasures was seeing past students from her years of teaching school in Oak Ridge and Bastrop High Schools. Det was a very active member of Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, Daughters of the American Revolution, Pierian Club, Civil War Education Association, State Retired Teachers Association, The Heritage Foundation, and the Association for the Preservation of Historical Sites. Det was born October 24, 1902 in Street, Mississippi, the descendent of early Mississippi and Louisiana settlers. She graduated from Belhaven College in Jackson, MS and did graduate work at the University of Colorado, Boulder. On August 22, 1928, she married William Edwin Conger and moved to Oak Ridge, LA. Det was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin, parents Dr. and Mrs. Henry L. Lewis, three brothers, four sisters, her son-in-law and grandson. She is survived by her two daughters, Elizabeth Conger Craft and Katherine Conger Bain, her son-in-law Troy Bain, and her brother James B. Lewis. Also surviving her are her six grandchildren and their spouses: Edwin Conger Craft, Sr. (Lana), Jack Landrum Craft, Jr. (Phyllis), Robert Thomas Craft (Jennifer), Douglas Randall Bain (Sonja), Katherine Elizabeth Bain and Deborah Bain Brickley (Jason). She is survived by eight great-grandchildren: Edwin Conger and Lewis Craft; Nicole Craft; Caroline, Katherine and Elizabeth Craft; Jackson Bain; and Leila and Charlotte Brickley. Det also felt very blessed to have many devoted nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be: Jack B. Files, Carter Lewis, William Lewis, Thomas P. Lewis, James B. Lewis, Fenwick Lewis, Michael Lewis, Tommy Rolfe, and Dr. Randall White. Honorary pallbearers will be: Andy W. Barham, Robert Barham, Earl Hogan, Dr. Henry Lewis, Dr. Douglas Lewis, Gerald McLendon, and Dr. Seaborn Woods. The family wishes to thank the staff at Oak Woods Home for the Elderly in Mer Rouge, LA, and the Agapospice Group in West Monroe for their kind and loving care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 88, Oak Ridge, LA, 71264; or the Methodist Children's Home, P.O. Box 929, Ruston, LA, 71273. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

WINNSBORO -- Modelle Wollerson Braswell, a retired telephone operator, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery.

JoAnn Chaffould, 47
RAYVILLE -- JoAnn Chaffould, an administrative coordinator at LSU Health Sciences Center in Monroe, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Rayville Baptist Christian Fellowship, Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston.

James D. Champlin, 80
FERRIDAY -- James Douglas Champlin, died Wednesday. Graveside services are noon Saturday at Heard Cemetery, Manifest. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Richard R. Feltenberger, 61
COLUMBIA -- Richard R. Feltenberger, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Agnes T. Hales, 96
FERRIDAY -- Agnes T. Hales, an employee of Myers Dry Goods and Doris' Dress Shop, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Jay Jenkins, 52
RUSTON -- Jay Jenkins, a video technician, died Thursday. Services are noon Monday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Choudrant. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Clinton W. McManus, 43
FERRIDAY -- Clinton W. McManus, a mechanic, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Donna B. McWilliams, 83
BATON ROUGE -- Donna Lee Brown McWilliams, formerly of West Monroe, a retired telephone operator, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens Cemetery, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Maycele Moore, 79
Maycele Moore of Monroe, retired bookkeeper for the city of Monroe Credit Union, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Highland Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ada Murphy, 78
SWARTZ -- Ada Murphy, a retired cafeteria worker with Ouachita Parish Schools, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery, Swartz.

Christopher "Chris" Self, 72
OAK GROVE -- Christopher Columbus "Chris" Self, a painter, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Pentecostal Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Amelia Williams, 46
STERLINGTON -- Amelia Williams, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

John Ray Woods, 53
John Ray Woods of Monroe, self-employed, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Brass, Reese: 1 p.m. Saturday, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Coyle, Vincent Barry: 2:07 p.m. Friday, The Regan Camp, Lake Bruin.
Davis, John Wayne: 10 a.m. Friday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Gibson, Arquawn Keshawn: 2 p.m. Friday, Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Johnson, Juanita: noon Saturday, Alexandria No. 2 Baptist Church, Oak Ridge.
Jones, Lana Faye: 2 p.m. Saturday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Mardis, Codye: 2 p.m. Friday, Cross Roads Baptist Church, Grayson.
Merrells, Mirrah Brooke: 11 a.m. Saturday, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop.
Moore, Lee Arthur "T.L.": 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Noid, Pearline: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes.
Seaberry, Eddie: noon Saturday, St. Matthew Baptist Church, Mangham.
Singleton, Evangelist Katie: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Timber, Dutuious Deon: 10 a.m. Saturday, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood

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

ANITA LUCILLE TEMPALSKI Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Anita Lucille Tempalski was born in Mangham on August 6, 1926 to Vivian and Gordon Longkabel. She passed from this life on August 14, 2009. After her family moved to Monroe, she was in nursing training in New Orleans where she met the love of her life, Stanley Tempalski, who was a signalman in the US Navy. They moved to his home town of Pittsburgh, Pa. and had a daughter, Sandy. They lived there many years. On a vacation visit to Monroe, Stan decided he wanted to fish, and she decided she wanted to move back home. They did and they enjoyed their lives. She went to work for F. Strauss and Sons, and then worked for 28 years at NLU in the Computing Center where she retired in 1992. Never one to stay idle, she volunteered for a number of years at North Monroe, and St. Francis Hospitals, as well as St. Joseph's. She found her church home at Lakeshore Baptist Church where for many years she loved and was loved by many. She is preceded in death by her husband, mother, father, brothers, Dub and Gordon Jr.; and sister, Marie. Survivors include her daughter, Sandy Wall; and granddaughters, Laura Wall of Shreveport, LA. and Kim Thomas and her husband Barry of Pleasant Hill; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2009, from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Services are at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 16, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations to their favorite charity or to Lakeshore Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

COREY L. DENTON FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA. Memorial services for Corey L. Denton, 46, a science teacher, will be held August 16, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Farmerville Church of Christ with Bros. Jerry Keene and Larry White officiating. Burial will follow at Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Corey is survived by two daughters, Heather Denton of Ruston and Lauren Denton of Calhoun. Parents are Lane and Louise Denton of Farmerville, one sister, Terri Whittington of West Monroe and one nephew, Madison Ginn of West Monroe and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends that will cherish his memory. Corey had several degrees, but his passion was teaching science. He was devoted to his students as they were to him. Visitation will be Saturday, August 15, 2009 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Farrar Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Union Parish Council on Aging, Church of Christ Spanish Missions or the charity of choice. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com.

Jestine Anding, 82
RUSTON — Jestine Anding, a housekeeper with Northern Louisiana Medical Center, formerly Lincoln General, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at County Line Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Tuesday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston, with drive-thru viewing at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday until 9 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Ruston.

Petaway Bethea, 72
PRAIRIEVILLE — Carolyn Bishop died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Ethel Lewis Conger, 106
OAK RIDGE — Ethel Lewis Conger, a retired teacher, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Oak Ridge United Methodist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Episcopal Church Cemetery, Oak Ridge, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Elmira Marie Davenport, 75
Elmira Marie Davenport of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Clinton Wayne McManus, 43
FERRIDAY — Clinton Wayne McManus, a mechanic, died Thursday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Old Catahoula Cemetery, Enterprise. Visitation is noon until 2 p.m. Sunday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Pearline Noid, 72
Pearline Noid of Monroe, a retired cook with Bonanza Steakhouse, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes. Burial will be in St. Luke Cemetery, Rhymes, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Oweta Kay Roden, 45
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Oweta Kay Roden died July 5. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dawn Sehon, 50
Dawn Sehon of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lorraine Vines Tatum, 91
NEWELLTON — Lorraine Vines Tatum, died Monday. Services were 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Newellton. Burial was in Legion Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Ronald E. Thornton, 55
BASTROP — Ronald E. Thornton died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Eudora Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Visitation is noon until service time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Jerusalem Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Tammie White, 69
BASTROP — Tammie White, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Johnny Ray Woods Sr., 53
Johnny Ray Woods Sr. of Monroe, self-employed, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Previously acknowledged
Brass, Reese: 1 p.m. Saturday, Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Braswell, Modelle Wollerson: 2 p.m. Saturday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Chaffould, JoAnn: 11 a.m. Saturday, Rayville Baptist Christian Fellowship.
Champlin, James Douglas: noon Saturday, Heard Cemetery, Manifest.
Jenkins, Jay: noon Monday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Choudrant.
Johnson, Juanita: noon Saturday, Alexandria No. 2 Baptist Church, Oak Ridge.
Merrells, Mirrah Brooke: 11 a.m. Saturday, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop.
Moore, Lee Arthur "T.L.": 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Seaberry, Eddie: noon Saturday, St. Matthew Baptist Church, Mangham.
Self, Christopher Columbus "Chris": 2 p.m. Saturday, First United Pentecostal Church, Oak Grove.
Singleton, Evangelist Katie: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Timber, Dutuious Deon: 10 a.m. Saturday, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

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

JAMES GRADY JONES AUGUST 16, 1999-AUGUST 16, 2009 This I will remember, when the rest of life is through: the finest thing I've ever done is simply loving you. My heart went with you, and my soul awaits to join yours for eternity. Your wife always, Joy

MR. GEORGE MERLE GOSS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. George Merle Goss, age 78, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday August 16, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Chatham with Rev. R.C Smith and Rev. Bill Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Chatham Cemetery. Mr. Goss was born February 3, 1931 in Okmulgee, OK. His family moved to El Campo, TX where he grew up. He joined the U.S. Navy, serving 30 years before retirement, as Master Chief, in November 1977. After retirement, he enjoyed living on Caney Lake in Chatham. He is preceded in death by his father, Gordon M. Goss; mother, Beatrice Plant; step-father, Claude Plant; sister, Betty Bradley; and brothers, Joe and Robert Plant. Mr. Goss is survived by his wife, JoAnn; son, Gary and wife Tammy; grandsons, Gunnar and Chad Goss of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; step-mother, June Goss of Bakersfield, California; sisters, Maurine Wilmore of Pasadena, Texas, Juanita Nance of Coldspring, Texas, Helen Scott and husband Jack of Temple, Texas; brother-in-law, Kenneth Bradley of Edna, Texas; sister-in-law Harriet Plant of Baltimore, Maryland; and numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

WILLIAM NEIL CALHOUN Rabenhorst Funeral Home, Baton Rouge, LA A retired Louisiana Department of Labor employee and a resident of Baton Rouge and native of Rayville, he died at 3:45 p.m., Friday, August 14, 2009 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 82 and a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government Street on Sunday, August 16 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and at University United Methodist Church on Monday, August 17 from 10:00 a.m. until the religious service at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Rev. Phil Woodland. He is survived by his wife, Carol Middleton Calhoun, 3 daughters; Stephanie Calhoun of Fairhope, Alabama, Beth Pecue and husband Will of Baton Rouge and Amanda Calhoun of Denham Springs: 2 sons, Wil Calhoun and wife Taryn of Santa Clarita, California and Jerome Calhoun and wife Mandy of Denham Springs and 7 grandchildren; Billy and Andrew Pecue, Cody and Austin Noel, Bren, Emily and Ian Calhoun. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Louise Traylor Calhoun, 2 sisters; Elizabeth Mays and Jean Foss, 2 brothers; John Davidson Calhoun and Dr. Joseph D. Calhoun. Active pallbearers will be Billy and Andrew Pecue, Austin Noel, Joel and Woody Chew and Owen Rockett. An Honorary Pallbearer will be Cody Noel. He was a member of the University United Methodist Church.

Abraham J. Auzenne, 97
GRAMBLING -- Abraham Joseph Auzenne, a retired construction worker, died Thursday. The funeral is scheduled at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Grambling, under direction of King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will follow at Grambling Memorial Gardens.

P. Ray Chilton, 74
COLLINSTON -- P. Ray Chilton, a retired Western Union employee, died Friday. The funeral is scheduled at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Golden Funeral Home Chapel, Bastrop. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Corey L. Denton, 46
Corey L. Denton of Monroe, a junior high school teacher, died Wednesday. The funeral is scheduled at 2 p.m. Sunday at Farmerville Church of Christ under direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery.

Lena Gay Heath Emanuel, 79
BASTROP -- Lena Gay Heath Emanuel, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is scheduled at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bastrop, under direction of Golden Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled from 5-9 p.m. Monday at the church.

Nell Ruth Lewis, 83
Nell Ruth Lewis of Pennsylvania, a homemaker formerly of Columbia, died Saturday. A graveside service is scheduled at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rosefield Cemetery, Rosefield, under direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Jena.

Vera Laverne Martin, 72
Vera Laverne Martin of West Monroe, a retail sales clerk, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James Otis Myers, 85
QUITMAN -- James Otis Myers, a retired supervisor at Stone Container, died Saturday. The funeral is scheduled at 2 p.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hodge Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled from 4-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Loyal F. Parrott Jr., 85
FORT NECESSITY -- Loyal F. Parrott Jr., a retired millwright and farmer, died Friday. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Bernice Roye, 71
Bernice Roye of West Monroe, retired manager of Tony's Grill in Monroe, died Friday. Visitation is scheduled from 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. The funeral service is private.

Clifton Ray Russell, 71
LIDDIEVILLE -- Clifton Ray Russell, a retired electrical lineman, died Saturday. A graveside service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Monday at Ogden Cemetery, Liddieville, under direction Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Visitation is scheduled from 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Dawn Sehon, 50
Dawn Sehon of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is scheduled at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Delhi First Baptist Church under direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, Burial will follow at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi. Visitation is scheduled from 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Anita Lucille Tempalski, 83
SHREVEPORT -- Anita Lucille Tempalski, a retired assistant administrator at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Friday. The funeral is scheduled at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Anding, Jestine: 11 a.m. Wednesday, County Line Baptist Church, Ruston.
Jenkins, Jay: noon Monday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Choudrant.
McManus, Clinton Wayne: 3 p.m. Sunday, Old Catahoula Cemetery, Enterprise.
Thornton, Ronald E.: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Eudora Baptist Church, Mer Rouge.
Woods Sr., Johnny Ray: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe

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

DAWN SEHON Brown-Holley Funeral Home Funeral services for Dawn Sehon, 50, of Monroe, LA will be 1:30 PM, Monday, August 17, 2009 at First Baptist Church of Delhi, LA with Rev. Paul Lipe, Dr. Deborah Johnson, and Rev. M.J. Bounds. Interment will follow in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Dawn Schoonover Sehon was born January 20, 1959 in Houston, TX and passed away Friday, August 14, 2009. Dawn was a member of the First Baptist Church of Delhi and the Sorority, Kapa Delta. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. James K. Sehon; parents, Eugene and Betty Schoonover and grandmothers, Jewel Merriweather and Sue Cire. Dawn was a delight to everyone she met. She had a wonderful personality and was cherished by her many friends throughout Louisiana. Her sons Jes and Jared were the apples of her eye and she enjoyed her role as their mother immensely. She never missed the enjoyment of "being there" for her boys at all their sporting events as they grew into young men. Dawn was an ideal wife, friend, and partner for the late Dr. Kenneth Sehon. They were inseparable. She was a selfless and giving person. Dawn understood the importance of Dr. Sehon to his patients and his community and was willing as a matter as principle to share him with all of us. She made a home for him and her sons that were a refuge and sanctuary. A place of peace. A place where a surgeons' bad days were softened and good days were enhanced. A place of moderation where judgment was reserved and forgiveness encouraged. Survivors include her sons, James Ellis Sehon of Ruston, LA and Jared Andrew Sehon of Monroe, LA; siblings, Michael Schoonover and wife, Carol of Anna, TX, Pamela Loftin and husband, Ken of Delhi, LA, and Bryan "Brownie" Schoonover and wife, Elizabeth of Baskin, LA; aunts and uncles, Johnnie Walker of Winnsboro, LA, Jim Merriweather of West Monroe, LA, and Susie Junkin of Delhi, LA; mother and father-in-law, James and Elizabeth Sehon of Calhoun, LA; sisters-in-law, Sammie Gordon of Monroe, LA and Mary Sehon of Shreveport, LA; special friends, Dr. Deborah Johnson, Jeanna Davis, Hattie Travis, and Leigh Anne Burns; a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Chet Boudreau, Les Johnson Jr., Laslie Thomason, Jimmy Dale Greer, Dan Dry, and Jimmy Whitman. Honorary Pallbearers will be Greg Hogue, Dr. Lester Johnson, Dr. Frank Haglund, Dr. David Thompson, Rodney Lofton, Lloyd "Little Boots" Thurman, and Lee Bairnsfather. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com

JAMES KIRBY DEAN FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA. Funeral services for Mr. James Kirby Dean, 62, of Farmerville will be 10:00am Tuesday at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville with Bro. Brian Halley & Bro. Andy Johnson officiating. Interment will be in Cook Cemetery in Spencer. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Dean, a welder, died August 16, 2009 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ezra & Rilla Dean and a brother, Radford Dean. Survivors are his wife: Sandy Dean of Farmerville; 1 son: Ronnie Dean & wife, Tonya of Farmerville; 3 daughters: Stacy Futch & husband, Todd of Farmerville, Casey DeMoss & husband, Alan of West Monroe and Rossi Phelps & husband, Wesley of Farmerville; 8 grandchildren: Nicole & T. J. Futch, Colby Dean, Emily & Ethan DeMoss, Kiersten & Dylan Dean and Alexis Phelps; 1 brother: Lloydel Dean & wife, Patsy of Farmerville; 2 sisters: Francis Chapman & husband, Charles of Farmerville and Elsie Patty & husband, Joe of Kansas City, MO and a host of other relatives. Pallbearers are Al Steed, Britt Cook, Murray Cook, Randy Dodd, Nicky Dodd and Lee Thomas. Honorary pallbearers are Bart Cook, Matt Thomas and Bo Thomas. Visitation will be 5-8pm Monday at the funeral home. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com.

MR. JOSEPH AARON BOUWEL Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Aaron Bouwel, 67, of West Monroe will be at 10:00AM on Tuesday, August 18th, 2009, in the Living Way Apostolic Church with Rev. Carl Shurte and Rev. Nathan Thornton officiating. Interment will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Mr. Bouwel was born June 1, 1942 in Ouachita Parish, and died August 14, 2009 in Monroe, La. He was Co-owner of Dots Trailer and he was an Avid Fisherman. Mr. Bouwel was preceded in death by is wife Dot Bouwel, son Joey Bouwel, daughter Brenda Kay Bouwel, parents Lawrence and Bessie Bouwel, brothers Alford, E.J. Strange, Clifford and Elmer Bouwel. Sister Dorothey Bellmore. Mr. Bouwel is survived by his daughter Linda Butler and her husband Bobby, son James Carrol Bouwel and his fianclizabeth Vining, sister Sharon Ledet, grandsons Bobby Butler and wife Kristy, Chris Butler, Josh Caldwell, and Dustin Bouwel, granddaughters Katie and Kassie Bouwel, great grandchildren Jayme, Carly, and Ali Butler. Pallbearers will be Bobby Butler, Josh Caldwell, Chris Butler, Dustin Bouwel, Dock Robinson, Frank Shavers, Willie Kerrigan, and Rodney Kerrigan. Honorary pallbearers will be Jay Chilton, Tracy Strange, and Dennis Bouwel. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday at the Living Way Apostolic Church, Hwy 34, in West Monroe, LA. He will be greatly missed by his friends, family and especially his grandchildren. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

NELL RUTH CHAPMAN Hixon Brothers Funeral Home, Jena, LA Nell Ruth Chapman, 83. Sunrise March 21, 1926, sunset, August 14, 2009. Known as the Singing Nurse at Caldwell Hospital. Cherised her children and devoted to God. We love and miss her dearly. Preceded in death by husband W.C. Lewis and daughter Trena Alvarez. Survived by daughter, Rebecca Housley and sons Wallace, Ivan, Jay, and Robbie Lewis. Dear to her heart were Linda Lewis, A.C. Housley and Margo Alvarez. Graveside services will be Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Rosefield Cemetery in Rosefield, LA under the direction of Hixon Brothers Funeral Home of Jena.

VERA LAVERNE MARTIN Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Vera Laverne Martin, 72, of West Monroe will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday August 18, 2009 at Harris Chapel Cemetery in Olla, LA with Rev. Glenn Gore officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mrs. Martin was born October 9, 1936 in Kelly, LA and passed away August 14, 2009 following a lengthy illness. She is preceded in death by husband, Jimmy Martin and oldest son, Ramond Martin. Survivors include her son, Richard Martin and wife Cheryl; 2 sisters; 1 brother; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. Noon Tuesday August 18, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Agnes P. Carnahan, 80
OAK GROVE -- Agnes Pearline Carnahan, a seamstress, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Oak Grove.

Alice Farrar, 82
LAKE CHARLES -- Alice Farrar, formerly of Ruston, a retired teacher, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.

Ervin Hernandez-Cuatra, infant
RUSTON -- Ervin Hernandez-Cuatra died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.

Nelda Jacobs, 89
Nelda Jacobs of Monroe, a retail sales worker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Frank Lassiter, 82
JENA -- Frank Davis Lassiter died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home of Jena.

Charlotte Toney, 50
LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Charlotte Toney, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Oak Grove.

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

DORIS PHILLIPS SATCHER Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Doris Phillips Satcher, 77, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 19, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Willie T. Welch and Beth Chandler officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Satcher passed away Monday, August 17, 2009. She was a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church, Ladies Hope Sunday School Class and she was a Beacon. She was a native of Farmerville, LA, but was a resident of Monroe, LA. She was in the banking industry as a Bank Teller for thirty-three years. Survivors include her husband of fifty-nine years, Milton Satcher; two sisters, Glenda Moran and husband Ken and Mollie Lynn and husband Gobel; one niece and nephew, Pamela and Jeffrey Lynn. Pallbearers will be the Deacons of Lakeshore Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to Lakeshore Baptist Church or Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

JACK OVERTON MAY Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA A native of Monroe, he passed away Sunday, August 16, 2009 at his home after a lengthy illness. Private inurnment will be at the St. Paul's United Methodist Church columbarium. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend visitation following the inurnment in the church parlor on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. A memorial service will follow the visitation with the Rev. J. Roddy Taylor and Rev. Susan Ferguson officiating. Mr. May was born in Gurdon, AR on June 20, 1913 to Frank and Phonnie May. His family moved to Monroe in 1918, where he has resided continuously with two short interruptions. After graduating from Monroe City High School in 1931, he became employed in the local wholesale paper industry which had been his career. During WWII, he served in the North African and Italian theatres with the U.S. Air Force. Upon returning to civilian life he became involved in several civic and professional activities, including President of the Southern Paper Trade Association, President of the Monroe Rotary Club, Governor of Rotary District 619, President of the Board of the Monroe Symphony Orchestra and Chairman of the Board of the Ouachita Council for the Aging. Survivors include his wife Gloria Nobles May; daughter, Anne and son-in-law Dr. William Erwin of Baton Rouge, LA; stepdaughter, Jennie Robertson of Charlotte, NC; stepson, Dr. Cary Robertson and daughter-in-law Kim of Chapel Hill, NC; three sisters, Mrs. Grayson Guthrie and Mrs. Leo McStravick of Monroe, LA and Mrs. Douglas Jenkins of Ruston, LA; grandchildren, Megan May Erwin, Cassie, Susie and Matt Robertson and Kristina and Cassie Robertson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was extremely devoted to his family from whom he gained his greatest pleasure and satisfaction. A life-long Methodist, he was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Charitable donations may be made to St. Paul's, the Monroe Symphony Orchestra, or the charity of your choice. The family would like to express its loving gratitude to his devoted caretakers, Ms. Bobbye McFarland, Mrs. Lillie Boyd, Ms. Celeste Elliott, and Ms. Mary Young, in addition to his wonderful hospice nurse, Mrs. Angela Short. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneral home.com

KATIE FLUKE Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Funeral services for Katherine Michelle "Katie" Fluke will be 2:00 PM Wednesday August 19, 2009 at First United Methodist Church in Monroe, with Reverends Larry Stafford, Joann Cooper, and Will Sheffield of First United Methodist Church Monroe, and Reverend Terry Love of St. Luke's United Methodist Church of Bossier City officiating. Burial will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Tuesday August 18, 2009 at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home, 1200 Lamy Lane in Monroe, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Katie was born in Monroe on October 22, 1985 and died on August 15, 2009 after a lengthy illness. After 23 years of bringing joy and amazement to all who knew her, Katie Fluke has left us to be with the Lord. She was blessed with a love of music, a beautiful singing voice, and the ability to make friends with everyone she met. Katie's lifelong love of her church, her music, and her many friends and family are a testament to her character and strength of will in the face of many physical obstacles. A 2008 graduate of Neville High School, Katie was active in many facets of school life including choir and Tigerettes. She was a member of the Youth Group at First United Methodist in Monroe, the YoungTroupe, and was a faithful supporter of Sound Faith, a musical ensemble at FUMC Monroe. Katie is survived by her parents, Drew and Cathy Fluke; her sister, Brianne Adams, and husband Tommy; her brother, David; her grandparents Jack and Margaret Fluke, and Nancy Fluke, all of Monroe; and Ida Kate Aultman of Seminary, MS. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved grandfather, Daniel Aultman. Her family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Bonita Dyess and Dr. Terry King and their staffs, and to Family Care Services, for the many years of service and friendship. We also want to acknowledge three of Katie's very special friends: Tasha Collins, Olivia Blount, and Donald Ray Jackson. Pallbearers will be Hunt Neely, Oliver Myers, Andrew Credeur, Fred Hill, Tom Herman, Fred Fulton, Michael Gomila, and Walter LeDent. Honorary Pallbearers are Bob Rowan, Ben F. Marshall,I II, Kenny Hewins, Norris Hertzog ,and Dave McCaskill , and members of Sound Faith and the Next Step Sunday School Class. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

NELDA BRYAN JACOBS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Nelda Bryan Jacobs will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Community Baptist Church, 164 DeFreese Road, West Monroe, Louisiana with the Reverend Danny McIlveene officiating. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe, Louisiana under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Visitation will be Tuesday August 18, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Nelda, 89, passed away August 15, 2009 at Glenwood Hospital following a brief illness. Nelda was born on July 3, 1920 in Downsville, Louisiana to Truston and Mable Bryan. Her father had a dairy and a farm so she grew up working on the family farm. She graduated from high school and attended Louisiana Tech in Ruston for a short time. She worked at Primos Cafeteria as a cashier where she met her future life partner. She married George Jacobs on July 9, 1946 and left Downsville for a honeymoon in the Bahamas and remained there, raising her family and working as a store cashier for Morton Salt Company for 37 years. Returning to Louisiana she became active in the Saint Francis Auxiliary, AARP, RSVP, the Keenagers of Central Baptist Church, Senior Olympics and many bowling leagues and card playing groups. Nelda and George went bowling on their second date and continued to bowl together for 63 years. She loved going to the bowling alley and seeing all her bowling friends and was a fierce competitor. Besides the bowling, the highlight of her week was her Tuesday afternoon card playing groups. She loved to travel and was always on the "go". Nelda loved her family and always enjoyed her children and grandchildren, doing whatever they asked of her. She also never met a stranger and usually if she talked to someone long enough she would find some way that she was related to them. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Cecile Brooks, brothers, Earl F., Lanier, and Holmes Bryan and son, George Alvin Jacobs, Jr. She is survived by her husband, George Alvin Jacobs; son, Truston of Lawrence, KS; daughter, Claire J. Mayeux and husband Pat of Pineville, LA; brother, Reginald Bryan and wife Jean of Downsville, LA; grandsons, Adrian, Kevin and Matthew Jacobs, Justin Waldrop, and great-grandsons; Isaac and Jack Jacobs. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and nephews, Jeff Pruitt and David Bryan. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Diabetes Association or to Com-munity Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

NELL RUTH CHAPMAN LEWIS Hixon Brothers Funeral Home, Jena, LA Nell Ruth Chapman, 83, Sunrise March 21, 1926, sunset, August 15, 2009. Known as the Singing Nurse at Caldwell Hospital. Cherised her children and devoted to God. We love and miss her dearly. Preceded in death by husband W.C. Lewis and daughter Trena Alvarez. Survived by daughter, Rebecca Housley and sons Wallace, Ivan, Jay, and Robbie Lewis. Dear to her heart were Linda Lewis, A.C. Housley and Margo Alvarez. Graveside services will be Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Rosefield Cemetery in Rosefield, LA under the direction of Hixon Brothers Funeral Home of Jena.

Joseph Aaron Bouwel
Monroe, a roofer, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Living Way Apostolic Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James Kirby Dean, 62
FARMERVILLE -- James Kirby Dean, a welder, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Cook Cemetery, Spencer.

Betty Beshea Eason, 73
SPRINGHILL/SHILOH COMMUNITY -- Betty Beshea Eason, a meat wrapper for Safeway, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lewis Funeral Home, Springhill. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery.

Henry Ervin, 81
Henry Ervin of Monroe, a housekeeping employee at St. Francis Medical Center, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Evening Star Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Jessie Lee Jenkins, 81
Jessie Lee Jenkins of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Myrtle E. Johns, 101
TALLULAH -- Myrtle E. Johns, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Coax Cemetery near Baskin. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Vera Laverne Martin, 72
Vera Laverne Martin of West Monroe, a retired sales clerk, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Harris Chapel Cemetery, Olla. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jabari McCoy, 27
BATON ROUGE -- Jabari McCoy, formerly of Monroe, an entrepreneur and musician, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Donald C. Modlin, 70
Donald C. Modlin of Monroe, a purchasing agent for Dow Chemical, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Kimble D. Ouchley, 80
Kimble D. Ouchley of West Monroe, a retired pipeline superintendent, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Nelwyn LaVerne Telano, 82
Nelwyn LaVerne Telano of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Audrie Mae Y. Turner, 69
BASTROP -- Audrie Mae Yates Turner, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Twin Oaks Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Joe Nathan Walker, 63
Joe Nathan Walker of Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Constance Walton, 56
COLUMBIA -- Constance Walton, retired state of Louisiana employee, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Woolen Lake Church of God, Hebert. Burial services are private under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Patricia Ann White, 50
BASTROP -- Patricia Ann White, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Amelia Williams, 46
STERLINGTON -- Amelia Williams, a house parent with G.B. Cooley, died Aug. 10. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Sterlington Church of God in Christ, Sterlington. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Anding, Jestine: 11 a.m. Wednesday, County Line Baptist Church, Ruston.
Auzenne, Abraham J.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Benedict Catholic Church, Grambling.
Bishop, Carolyn James: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. James Episcopal Church.
Clark, Heidi: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston.
Emanuel, Lena Gay Heath: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bastrop.
Lewis, Nell Ruth: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rosefield Cemetery, Rosefield.
Parrott Jr., Loyal F.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Fort Necessity Baptist Church, Fort Necessity.
Rockett, Eula Lee: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Thornton, Ronald E.: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Eudora Baptist Church, Mer Rouge.

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

DONALD CLIFFORD MODLIN Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana Funeral services for Donald Clifford Modlin, 70 of Monroe, LA will be at 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 20, 2009 at Grace Episcopal Church of Monroe, LA with Father Gregg Riley officiating. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Modlin was born in Tekamah, Nebraska, October 30, 1938. He graduated from the University of Nebraska. He was employed by IMC, Angus and Dow Chemical as Purchasing Manager for 27 years. He was twice President of Morehouse Country Club. He was an avid golfer, a chef, loved traveling and growing roses. He walked the Earth with honor, touching many lives and quietly making the world a better place. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ruby Elnora and Clifford Elden Modlin and son: Jeffrey Modlin. Mr. Modlin is the beloved husband of Sylvia Modlin; brother to Janice Hosler and husband, Dennis; nephew: Matthew Hosler of Missouri; friend and cherished father to Kristi Hendricks and husband, Greg, John David Graves, Carla Vincent and husband, Carl and Celia Neitz and husband, Tom. He was grandfather to: Curtis Rogers, Nickolas Rogers, Hanna Doty and husband, Jason, Ramsey Vincent, PFC, SOARS 160, Emily Vincent, Kaitlin Graves and his youngest granddaughter and pal, Carly Ana Neitz. Pallbearers will be : Tom Neitz, Curtis Rogers, Matthew Hosler, Fred Ratcliff, Wes Ratcliff, and Nickolas Rogers. Honorary pallbearers will be: Jerry Sipes, Carl Vincent, and members of Morehouse Country Club. Visitation will be 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Donations can be given to Grace Episcopal School or charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

JUSTICE CLIFFORD A. SCOTT Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, Conneaut, Ohio J ustice Clifford A. Scott of 686 Horton Rd, Conneaut, Ohio departed this life on Saturday, August 15, 2009. He was the son of the late Gaines and Mary Myles Scott. Justice Scott was born on January 15, 1918, in Monroe, Louisiana. Clifford married his teenage sweetheart Harriet A. Spencer on December 15, 1944 who remained his lifelong partner, which he lovingly referred to as "My Bride." They were married for 63 wonderful years. Justice Scott had one beloved stepson, the late Bishop Robert L. Lyons, and from him fifteen step-grandchildren, thirty-three great grandchildren and twenty-one great-great grand children. He was a very much cherished husband, grandfather, uncle, friend and judge. He completed his primary and secondary education in his town of birth, Monroe Louisiana, where he was lauded as an exceptional athlete by demonstrating his prowess in track and field in running the 100-yard dash in 10 seconds and achieving All State status as a running back for the Monroe Bulldogs. He received his Associates of Arts Degree from Mount Beulah College in Edwards Mississippi and continued on to graduate with a Bachelors of Arts Degree from Southern University in 1942. It was at Southern University where he learned he could achieve any height or goal on which he set his sights. Justice Scott remained an active alumni participant to Southern University for many years through his career and into retirement. He enlisted in the United States Coast Guard in 1942 and after honorably serving 3 ! years as a Chemical Warfare Specialist 1st Class, he entered Brooklyn Law School where he received his Bachelors and Doctors Law Degrees. A devoted Christian and avid church goer, Justice Scott was chairman of the Board of Trustees at Metropolitan Community Methodist Church in Harlem, New York. Justice Scott was admitted to the New York State Bar, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department in 1950. He commenced a private practice of law in 1950 until 1965, when he was appointed Assistant Corporation Counsel of New York City. In 1955, he was admitted to the United States District Court, Southern District of New York and also admitted to practice before the board of Immigration Appeals. In November 1968, he was elected to the position of Civil Court Judge in New York County. Justice Scott was elected to the Supreme Court of the State of New York in 1974 and proudly served as Supreme Court Justice for 20 years. Justice Scott presided over many notable cases and was recognized in the January 14, 1991 edition of New York Magazine as one of the five toughest judges in the New York State Supreme Court earning the moniker of "Maximum Scott," a name he wore proudly. It was stated by one of his colleagues that "If we could clone him, the system would not be in trouble." Justice Scott loved his adopted home of New York City where he lived for over 60 years. He enjoyed such hobbies as swimming, travel, and was always an avid learner; he continued to follow and debate politics and world events. He remained devoted to his wife Harriet, his family and friends, the church and his community. Family was the most important thing to him, especially children, and until the very last hour in which he was called home, it was obvious that children had a very special place in his very large and giving heart. For all of his remarkable achievements, and titles and nicknames he had garnered through his life, one of the names he most cherished was "Granddad." He was preceded in death by his beloved wife; Harriet A. Scott, parents; Gaines and Mary Myles Scott, stepson; Bishop Robert L. Lyons, brother; Mellon D. Scott Sr., sister; Mollisia Gordon. He leaves to cherish his memory, beloved daughter-in-law, Dorothy Lyons; fifteen step-grandchildren- six grandsons, Robert Lyons Jr. (Shirley) Cleveland, OH; Elijah Lyons of Kingsville, OH (Sheryl) of Fayetteville, NC; James Lyons (Maureen) of Columbus, OH; Jonathan Lyons (Lydia) of Loganville, GA; Samuel Lyons (Ula) of Norfolk, VA; Anthony Lyons of Columbus, OH; and nine granddaughters, Mary Warren of Painesville, OH; Harriet Warren (Randolph) of Sedley, VA; Ruth Jones of Columbus, OH; Orala Sayles (Mark) of Conneaut, OH; Judy Jackson (James) of Columbus, OH; Rolinda Lyons of Conneaut, OH; Felisha Lyons of Columbus, OH; Telesa Wrisley (Phillip) of Sedley, VA; and Anita Lyons of Ashtabula, OH. He is also survived by nieces Jacqueline Scott of San Francisco, CA; Brenda Gaines of Sacramento, CA; and Mildred Scott of San Francisco, CA; nephews Douglas M. Scott Jr. of San Francisco, CA; Harold Scott of San Francisco, CA; and John Woods of Harlem, NY and a host of great-grand-children and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 12:00 PM, at the First Azusa Apostolic Faith Church of God 312 Jefferson Street, Conneaut OH 44030, on the corner of Buffalo and Jefferson streets. Presiding will be the Reverend William James of the Metropolitan Community Methodist Church in Harlem, NY. Calling Hour/Wake Services will take place at the church on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon, funeral service to immediately follow. Burial services will immediately follow at Glenwood Cemetery, where the American Legion Cowle Post #151 will perform military rites. Reception will take place at the church. In Lieu of flowers memorials in memory of Clifford A. Scott, may be given to his Alma Mater, Southern University Alumni Federation, PO BOX 9706, Baton Rouge, LA 70183 or the Metropolitan Methodist Church, 1975 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10035. Thompson-Smith Funeral Home, 345 Main Street, Conneaut, Ohio 44030 is handling arrangements. Online guest book and condolences at www.thompson-smithfuneralhome.com

KIMBLE DALLAS OUCHLEY Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Kimble Dallas Ouchley will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 10:00 AM at Mulhearn Funeral Home on McMillan Road in West Monroe. Interment will follow at the Rocky Branch Cemetery. Reverend Thomas Whitfield Stodghill will officiate. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. A resident of West Monroe, he passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2009. He was 80 years old. Mr. Ouchley was born in Union Parish, Louisiana on October 30, 1928. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mae M. Ouchley; and four children, Kelby Ouchley and wife Amy of Rocky Branch, Karen Nichols and husband John of West Monroe, Kim Marie Tolson of Monroe, and Keith Ouchley and wife Susan of St. Francisville, LA. He is also survived by one sister, Sue Harper and husband Charles of Rocky Branch; and six grand children, Jeremy Ouchley and wife Julie of Houston, TX, Zachary Ouchley of Hot Springs, AR, Jennifer Pesnell and husband Derek of Choudrant, Meghan Nichols of West Monroe and Kyle Tolson of Monroe; and one great-grandson, Hudson Ouchley of Houston. He was a superintendent and general superintendent for several large pipeline construction companies during his career including Associated Pipeline Contractors, Associated-Green, and Reading & Bates. His career spanned the world, including the construction of the Alaska pipeline. Through a lifetime of work, he had numerous colleagues, friends and co-workers in the construction industry. He grew up hunting and fishing in the D'Arbonne swamp and was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed spending time outside with his family and close friends and at the family farm in Union Parish. Pallbearers will be John McDonald, Glen Fillingame, Derek Pesnell, Jeremy Ouchley, Zachary Ouchley and Kyle Tolson. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Black Creek Hunting Club and many of his former pipeline associates. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

TRAVIS MCCOY CAYTON Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Travis McCoy Cayton, 63, of Arcadia, LA will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, August 20, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe Rev. Rodney Sanders will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. Lebanon in Gibsland, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Cayton was born March 9, 1946 in Chocowinity, NC and passed away on August 17, 2009 in West Monroe, La. Mr. Cayton was a resident of Arcadia, LA. He is preceded in death by his father: Mayhew Cayton, mother: Lillian Dixon Cayton. He is survived by his loving wife of forty years: Ann Potts Cayton, daughter: Sherry Ali and husband Faisal, sisters: Joyce Whichard and husband Billy of Chocowinity, N.C., Patricia "Pat" Newsom and husband Gary of Washington, N.C., Catherine Dixon and husband Thomas of Washington, N.C., Joan Baker and husband Wayne of Chocowinity, N.C., brothers: Bobby Cayton and wife Norene of Point Blank, Texas, Mayhue "Pee Wee" Cayton and wife Marie Cayton of Oil City, La. Also survived by (13) Nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

James Kirby Dean, 62
FARMERVILLE -- James Kirby Dean, a welder, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Cook Cemetery, Spencer.

Jabari McCoy, 27
BATON ROUGE -- Jabari McCoy, formerly of Monroe, an entrepreneur and musician, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Donald C. Modlin, 70
Donald C. Modlin of Monroe, a purchasing agent for Dow Chemical, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe.

Kimble D. Ouchley, 80
Kimble D. Ouchley of West Monroe, a retired pipeline superintendent, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Nelwyn LaVerne Telano, 82
Nelwyn LaVerne Telano of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Patricia Ann White, 50
BASTROP -- Patricia Ann White, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Previously acknowledged
Anding, Jestine: 11 a.m. Wednesday, County Line Baptist Church, Ruston.
Auzenne, Abraham J.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Benedict Catholic Church, Grambling.
Bishop, Carolyn James: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. James Episcopal Church.
Clark, Heidi: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston.
Emanuel, Lena Gay Heath: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bastrop.
Lewis, Nell Ruth: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rosefield Cemetery, Rosefield.
Parrott Jr., Loyal F.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Fort Necessity Baptist Church, Fort Necessity.
Rockett, Eula Lee: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Thornton, Ronald E.: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Eudora Baptist Church, Mer Rouge.

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

AMORET VICTORIA PETERS (VICKI) JONES Kramer Funeral Home Alexandria, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Vicki Jones will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, August 22, 2009, in the chapel of John Kramer & Son, Alexandria, LA with the Rev. David Boothe officiating. Graveside services will be held later that day at 2:00 PM at the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson, LA. Mrs. Jones, of Alexandria, Louisiana, died Sunday, August 16, 2009 at Kingsley Place in Alexandria. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, A.H., P.E.O., the Alexandria Garden Club, Matinee' Movie Club, and the Twin City Duplicate Bridge Club. She is preceded in death by her husband Lt. Col. James M. Jones, Jr. (USAF/Retired) of Columbia, LA; Her parents Victor Thomas Peters and Pearl Worthy Peters of Geneva, Florida; her 2 sisters Opal Peters Wilkerson and Ruby Peters Bauer. Mrs. Jones was the last remaining immediate descendant of the Peters family of Geneva, Florida. Survivors include her son James Victor (Vic) Jones, his wife Karen, and two grandchildren Dave and Kate, of Nashville, TN; her niece, Margaret Wilkerson of Fort Mitchell, KY and her nephew, Tom Bauer of Marriotsville, MD; One sister-in-law, Agnes Duke of Columbia, LA; as well as numerous nieces and nephews on her husband's side of the family. Visitation at John Kramer & Son will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, August 21, 2009 and from 9:00 AM until time of the service on Saturday, August 22, 2009. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate to your local Gideon Memorial Bible Fund, which can be done through Memorial Bible cards found at Kramer Funeral Home, your local church, local Gideon Camp, or you may donate through the Gideon website @ Gideons.org.

DAISY KINISON FLINT Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Funeral Services for Mrs. Daisy Kinison Flint, 89, of West Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM Friday, August 21, 2009 at Jackson Street Church of Christ with Don DeLukie officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Flint was born March 22, 1920 in Delhi and passed away on August 18, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Flint was a member of the Jackson Street Church of Christ in Monroe, LA. She is preceded in death by her husbands, William Kinison, and Earl Flint, daughter, Elizabeth Kinison, daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Reggie Smith, son, Donald Ray Kinison, grand daughter, Brenda Lee Kinison, daughter-in-law, Vivian Kinison, three sisters, and one brother. Mrs. Flint is survived by her children, Leroy Kinison, Juanita Graham and husband J.W., Clara Telano and husband Harold, Mitzie Patton and husband Billy, William Kinison and wife Renea, Joy Windham, and daughter-in-law, Linda Kinison; grandchildren, B.H., Mary Ann, Roger, David Wayne, Betty Jean, Judy Ann, Peggy, Jerry Wayne, Mark, Donald Ray Jr, Shelby, Chad, Todd, Mandy, Stacey, Casey, Sunday, Charity, and Alex; and seventeen great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be William Kinison, Mark Kinison, Ray Kinison, Shelby Graham, Todd Telano, and Kenneth Frost. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, August 20, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Jackson Street Church of Christ in Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

JOE NATHAN WALKER Miller Funeral Home Monroe, LA Joe Nathan Walker was born on March 31, 1946 in Simsboro, LA to the late Nathaniel Walker and Pinkie Mae Walker. Joe resided at Graceland Assistant Living Home in Carthage, TX from 2007-2009. He departed this life on Thursday, August 13, 2009 in Carthage, TX. He leaves to cherish his memories: three loving sisters; Joetta Saulsberry, Gloria Thomas, Ivory Jean Hampton and daughter; Darnesheia Alexander. Funeral services will be held at the Alice Miller Funeral Chapel on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be Friday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Miller Funeral Home in Monroe.

MRS. EVELENE TATUM Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Evelene Tatum, 86, of Rocky Branch, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, August 21, 2009 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Rev. Eugene Brown and Rev. James Mooney will officiate. Interment to follow at Rocky Branch Cemetery Rocky Branch, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Tatum was born June 6, 1923 in Union Parish, LA and passed away August 19, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmitt "Bo" Tatum and a son, Reuben G. Tatum. Mrs. Tatum was retired from Glenwood Regional Medical Center as a nurses assistant and was a charter member of Rocky Branch Assembly of God. She is survived by her daughter, Rosemary Tatum; sons, Emmitt Ray Tatum and Jo Ann, Ervin Tatum and Cathy; sisters, Mary Lou Bollier and Shirley Moncrief; brothers, Raymond Gates and Jack Gates; 8 grandchildren 16 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday 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

Petaway Bethea, 72
BASTROP -- Petaway Bethea, a farmer, died Aug. 13. Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthew No. 2 in Mer Rouge. Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home in Bastrop. Burial is in Red Hill Cemetery.

Zella Briggs, 90
CHOUDRANT -- Zella Briggs, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church No. 2 in Choudrant. Burial is in the church cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home.

Emma W. Burns, 97
RAYVILLE -- Emma W. Burns, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 Friday at Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville. Burial is in Holly Ridge Cemetery.

Travis McCoy Cayton, 63
ARCADIA -- Travis McCoy Cayton, a mechanic, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Gibsland.

Wyonia Glass, 65
CHATHAM -- Wyonia Glass, a machine operator, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Ausbury Baptist Church in Chatham. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home. Burial is in the church cemetery.

Shirley Hutchison, 71
COLUMBIA -- Shirley Hutchison, retired, died Monday. Services are at 3 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is from 2-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

A.C. Little, 79
BASTROP -- A.C. Little, owner and operator of Dixie Ductwork Shop, died Wednesday. Services are at 2 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial is in Christ Church Cemetery in Bastrop.

Gladys McLain, 79
COLUMBIA -- Gladys McLain, a retired certified nursing assistant, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery, Columbia.

Donald Clifford Modlin, 70
Donald Clifford Modlin of Monroe, a purchasing manager, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Annie Marie Mosely, 76
Annie Marie Mosely of West Monroe, a certified nursing assistant sitter, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Katie Neal, 64
DALLAS -- Katie Neal died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Perry 'Pete' Peterson, 81
RUSTON -- Perry "Pete" Peterson died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

William 'Bill' Pugh, 58
PARHAMS -- William "Bill" Pugh, formerly of Ferriday, an oil and gas consultant, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Rhinehart. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home in Jonesville. Burial is in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Joye Richmond, 83
FARMERVILLE -- Joye Richmond, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mount Tabor Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mount Tabor Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Lue E. Thompson, 97
RAYVILLE -- Lue E. Thompson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville.

Lloyd Webb, 67
RUSTON -- Lloyd Webb, a carpenter, died Wednesday. Services are at 10 a.m. Friday at Clay United Methodist Church in Clay. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Burial is in Prospect Cemetery in Clay.

Patricia Ann White, 50
BASTROP -- Patricia Ann White, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Bastrop. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home in Bastrop. Burial is in H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Tommie White, 69
BASTROP -- Tommie White, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at Greater First Church of God in Bastrop. Visitation is 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Tennant Funeral Home in Bastrop. Burial is in Cedar Grove CME Cemetery.

Neal P. Williams, 38
Neal Patrick Williams of Monroe, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning State Baptist Church (Four Forks), Mangham. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland in Monroe. Burial is in Adile Church Cemetery in Alto.

Susie B. Williams, 78
Susie B. Williams of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 4 p.m. Sunday at the Church of God In Christ in Monroe. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Arrangements are under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home.

Previously acknowledged
Ervin, Henry: 2 p.m. Friday, Evening Star Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hall, Pelar: 1 p.m. Saturday, Northstar Baptist Church.
Jenkins, Jessie Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Monroe.
McCoy, Jabari: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lone Wa Baptist Church, Monroe.
Miller, Thomas: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium, Lake Providence.
Walker, Joe Nathan: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Warner, Christine Burson: 2 p.m. Thursday, Hillview Freewill Baptist Church.
Williams, Amelia: 11 a.m. Thursday, Sterlington Church of God in Christ, Sterlington.

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

ANNIE MARIE MOSELY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Annie Marie Mosely, 76, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, August 21, 2009 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Pastor Jerry Byrnes will officiate. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Mosely was born in Columbia, Louisiana, April 19, 1933. She is preceded in death by her parents: James and Ella Mae Byrnes Holloway and son, Ray Mayo. A devoted Christian and avid church goer, Marie Mosely worked as a CNA sitter and gave lots of her time to serving GOD. She attended First Baptist Church of West Monroe and was a member of Women of the Moose. It was obvious that her grandchildren had a very special place in her large and giving heart-"Granny" loved spending time with her "grandbabies"! Her life was devoted to caring for others and more than anything-being with her family. "Granny" touched many lives with her spiritual guidance. She was the "ROCK" of her family and her faithful dedication and love of the LORD taught all of her family how to live their lives serving GOD. "Granny" was always a very giving and thoughtful person to everyone she knew. Mrs. Mosely is the beloved mother of Molly Black and Tommy Block, Jr. and wife Kelly. She is also survived by one sister, Margaret Vercher. She is the grandmother to four grandchildren, whom she loved with all her heart, Tommy, Kemper, Brai and Beau all of West Monroe. Pallbearers will be Tommy Block, III, Corey Reeser, Marty Magee, Bill Norris, Monty Hogg, and Britten Oubre. Special thanks to everyone at Louisiana Hospice for taking care of our Mama. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

CHARLES E. COE JR. Thomason Funeral Home San Marcos, TX Born in Gulfport, Mississippi on January 13, 1936, was promoted from this life after a 3 ! years of valiant battle with cancer on August 18, 2009 in Wimberley, Texas. He is survived by his devoted wife Sharon Meyer Coe, and children: Natalie Wommack, Brian Coe, Kevin Coe and Amy Burton and 14 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Therese Vestal. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM August 22, 2009 at Chapel in the Hills Church in Wimberley. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Thomason Funeral Home, 512-847-2226. For further information on the life of Charles E. Coe, please visit www.charles-coe-tribute.com

NELWYN LAVERNE TELANO Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Nelwyn LaVerne Telano, 82, of West Monroe will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 22, 2009 in Faith Chapel Pentecostal Church 1962 New Natchitoches Road, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Roy Telano and Rev. Dale Bostic officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, LA. Mrs. LaVerne Telano was raised in the oil fields of East Texas. The Smith family lived there in New London until the historic gas explosion in the local high school that took the lives of an older brother and two older sisters. This tragedy affected hundreds of families. In those days gas had no scent, so an unpleasant odor was added to natural gas that allows for the detection of gas leaks to prevent future tragedy. Her devastated family moved to Louisiana where she later met and fell in love with her sweetheart, Chris Telano. They remained sweethearts for 64 years. LaVerne's life can be summed up in two words; family and church. Her greatest indulgence was to travel, and she and Chris rarely took a vacation that the children and grandchildren weren't invited to go along. She was only content when she had traveled to all 50 states and her plate collection from each one is still a treasure to her family. Her sons and daughters, son-in-laws and daughter-in-laws, and every grandchild has known the joy of rising early and not stopping until late to see and experience all the beauty of God's creation at every vacation location. Photo albums filled with pictures of these treasured times will help sustain her family for years to come, including those of her riding a horse on a Colorado mountain trail at the age of 74. She was not to be out-done by kids and grandkids. When vacation was over, you could still get a Kool-aid popsicle and enjoy the backyard pool she had built for her family and the church youth. Only her love for God and His church surpassed her love for family. She and Chris read the Bible through many times. They visited the sick every Sunday afternoon and had church members in their home for a meal as often as possible. In exchange for your meal you would probably be expected to enjoy a game of Chinese Checkers or Uno! Her favorite service was Sunday School. She faithfully studied her lesson and looked forward to the teaching of the Word of God. Then she went home and put the Word she was taught into practice. Mrs. Telano is preceded in death by her parents, Lovett Bud and Ruthie Mae Smith, brother, Abner Smith, sisters, Willine Smith and Maxie Mae Smith, and great grandchild, Gabriel Marlin. She is survived by her husband, Christopher "Abe" Telano, Sr.; children, Chris A. "Sonny" Telano, Jr. and wife Sue, Roy A. Telano and wife Shelia, Rita Telano Bostic and husband Dale, and Wanda Telano Waldrop and husband Tommy; nine grandchildren, Carl Telano, Dana Telano Marlin and husband John, Kari Telano Marlin and husband Joel, Anthony Telano and wife Chasity, Roshel Telano Kelley and husband Stuart, Natalie Bostic, Nathan Bostic and wife Jami, Jeremy Waldrop and wife Heather, and Jessica Waldrop Hogan and husband Micah; fifteen great grandchildren; three brothers, Bobby Smith, Harvey Paul Smith, and J.D. Smith; three sisters, Yvone DeMoss, Verdi Lee Burgess, and Weba Moody; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Carl Telano, Anthony Telano, Jeremy Waldrop, Nathan Bostic, J.D. Smith, and Tommy Waldrop. Honorary pallbearers will be Harvey Smith, Jerry Powell, and Ted Telano. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at Faith Chapel Pentecostal Church, West Monroe. Laverne enjoyed and appreciated all the many expressions of love from friends and family during her recent illness. Also, the family would like to express their appreciation to Premier Hospice for their concern and excellent care. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

REBA ELOIS "SUSIE" NORRED Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Reba Elois "Susie" Norred, 80, of Jonesboro, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro. Officiating will be Rev. Bill Strawbridge. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Quitman, LA under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro. Mrs. Norred was born July 3, 1929 in Jonesboro, LA to Sam and Lula Walsworth and she passed away on August 19, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Norred was a member of the order of the Eastern Star, a retired secretary and an avid gardener. She was also a member of Hodge Methodist Church. Mrs. Norred was preceded in death by her parents, brother, sister and beloved husband, Clayton J. Norred, Sr., of Dodson, LA. Left to cherish her memory are her three children: Marjorie Elaine Norred of Jonesboro, LA; Dora Ann Hatch and husband Jim of Athens, LA and Clayton J. Norred Jr., and wife Linda of West Monroe, LA. Also surviving her are four grandchildren: Sarah Bell and husband Donnie of Ruston, LA; Katie Smith and husband Doug of Vidalia, LA; Trey Norred of West Monroe, LA and Leigh Jackson and husband James of West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Norred is also survived by five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be on Friday, August 21, 2009 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. You may view and send condolences at www.edmondsfuneralhome.com

RITA ANN INZINA SIMMONS 12/18/1950-8/21/08 Angel Mom It's now been a year in that Heavenly place. Take from Earth, in God's Grace. I've always heard "Save the best for last", I'd have to say that's a thing of the past. He sometimes takes the good ones first, To the Heavenly Throne whre you'll never thirst. I always knew you were an Angel Mom, Placed on earth to shower me with love. I'll never forget what you meant to me. Now go and serve the King.....And shine your light for others to see. Love your daughter, Amy Marie & Husband Jack, Husband Charles Simmons, We love and miss you the family of Rita Inzina Simmons

ROBERT S. MEREDITH Clark-Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA Our loving Father, Husband and Brother, Robert S. Meredith, Sr. passed away Tuesday morning August 18th at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA. He was born April 16, 1936 in Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his mother Dorothy Stuart Dumas and grandmother Enorie McHenry. Survivors include his wife of 53 years Billie Sue Meridith; his son Stuart Meredith, his wife Laurel and their children Seth and Ethan Meredith. His daughter Desiree Stapp and son-in-law Donald Stapp. His "boys" Garrett and Grant Stapp who were the love of his life. No man ever loved two children more. He as so very proud of them and wanted so much to see them grow into the men they will be one day. His brother David Dumas and his wife Pam of Montgomery, Texas. His sister Carolyn and her husband Ray of Boiling Springs Park, North Carolina. His sister Kathy Mazilly of New Orleans, LA. He was a member of Cedar Crest Baptist Church in West Monroe. Daddy was an avid hunter. He loved to fish and work in his garden. Most of all he loved the Lord and his family. Special thanks to Dr. Don Hammett, Terry and the staff of The Wound Care Clinic in West Monroe. Memorial to be held at Cedar Crest Baptist Church in West Monroe at 11:00 AM on Saturday August 22, 2009 with visitation from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Ryan Breen, 36
Ryan Breen of Calhoun, manager for RCN Inc., died Thursday. Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at Cedar Crest Baptist Church in West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial is in New Chapel Hill Baptist Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Naomi Carter, 73
Naomi Carter of Richwood, a clerk, died April 17. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Avenue Baptist Church. Visitation is from 2-6 p.m. at the Hester Central State Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Richwood.

J.D. Enterkin, 75
OLLA -- The Rev. J.D. Enterkin, a retired Baptist minister, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home in Olla. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is in Olla Cemetery.

Daisy Kinison Flint, 89
Daisy Kinison Flint of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Jackson Street Church of Christ. Visitation is at 9 a.m. until the service at the church. Burial is in Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Bessie Ward Gallman, 90
WINNSBORO -- Bessie Ward Gallman, a retired customer service agent with Louisiana Gas, died Wednesday. Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at Gill Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is at Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Curtis Gordon, 66
Curtis Gordon of Monroe, a machine operator, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe.

A.C. Hooker, 64
WINNSBORO -- A.C. Hooker, a research center technician, died Tuesday. Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church in Chase. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Burial is at Holly Grove Cemetery in Wisner.

Alzine G. Lawrence, 86
Alzine G. Lawrence of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Union Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Richwood.

Laura L. Milton, 55
Laura L. Milton of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens in Richwood.

Jabari J. McCoy, 28
Jabari J. McCoy of Monroe, a real estate owner, died Aug. 15. Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lone-Wa Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Bethel Baptist Church in Monroe and 9:30 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the church. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville.

Gloria Menyweather, 79
Gloria Menyweather of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville.

Perry L. Peterson, 81
RUSTON -- Perry L. Peterson, a railroad conductor, died Tuesday. Family services will be held in Arizona. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel in Ruston.

Rita Jean Prather, 53
OAK GROVE -- Rita Jean Prather, box office manager at the Monroe Civic Center, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete at Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove.

Joean Hutson Richards, 69
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss -- Joean Hutson Richards, self-employed, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is at Kilbourne Cemetery in Kilbourne.

Zula Lorraine Richey, 83
LIVINGSTON, Texas -- Zula Lorraine Richey, an office manager, died Thursday. Services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove. Visitation is from 4-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial is at New Forest Cemetery in Forest.

Robert 'Robbie' Smith, 39
WINNSBORO -- Robert "Robbie" Smith, an oil field worker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete at Young's Community Funeral Home in Winnsboro.

Thomas Jeroel Smith, 55
Thomas Jeroel Smith of Monroe, a carpenter, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe.

Evelene Tatum, 86
Evelene Tatum of West Monroe, a retired nurse assistant, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is at Rocky Branch Cemetery in Rocky Branch.

La Rue Ward, 88
FARMERVILLE -- La Rue Ward, an insurance agent, died Thursday. Graveside service is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Union Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville.

Benjamin 'B.J.' White, 27
OAK GROVE -- Benjamin Jarrod "B.J." White, a pipeline surveyor, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete at Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove.

Susie B. Williams, 78
MONROE -- Susie B. Williams, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are at 4 p.m. Sunday at Bethel Church of God in Christ in Monroe. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home.

Tina M. Williamson, 30
SICILY ISLAND -- Tina M. Williamson died Monday. Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Sicily Island. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial is at New Salem Cemetery in Sicily Island under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Previously acknowledged
Bethea, Petaway: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Matthew No. 2, Mer Rouge.
Briggs, Zella: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church No. 2, Choudrant.
Burns, Emma W.: Burns, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Rayville.
Ervin, Henry: 2 p.m. Friday, Evening Star Baptist Church, Monroe.
Glass, Wyonia: 1 p.m. Saturday, Ausbury Baptist Church, Chatham.
Hall, Pelar: 1 p.m. Saturday, Northstar Baptist Church.
Hutchison, Shirley: 3 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Jenkins, Jessie Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Little, A.C.: 2 p.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop.
McLain, Gladys: 3 p.m. Friday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Miller, Thomas: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium, Lake Providence.
Mosely, Annie Marie: 10 a.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Richmond, Joye: 2 p.m. Friday, Mount Tabor Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Walker, Joe Nathan: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Webb, Lloyd: 10 a.m. Friday, Clay United Methodist Church, Clay.
White, Patricia Ann: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Bastrop.
White, Tommie: 11 a.m. Friday, Greater First Church of God, Bastrop.

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

EDMUND N. WILLIAMSON, III Kilpatrick Funeral Homes West Monroe, LA Memorial services for Edmund N. Williamson, III will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, August 23, 2009, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. The services will be officiated by Rev. Newton Horne. Our loving father, son, brother and friend, Edmund N. Williamson, III, passed away Thursday morning, August 20, 2009 at his residence in West Monroe, LA. Edmund was preceded in death by his sister, Lynne Williamson; maternal grandmother, Sadie E. Gilley; and paternal grandparents, Edmund and Rubye Williamson. Survivors include his daughter, Kate McGehee of FL; parents, Ed and Ramona Williamson, II, of Rayville, LA; brother, Brooks Williamson of Monroe, LA sister, Tina Guilliams and her husband, Glenn of Rayville, LA; nieces and nephews, Chris Williamson, Ramona Richmond and Brooke Richmond and many close friends and loved ones. Edmund has left behind a legacy of art throughout the United States. His contribution to the world of art will live on in the hearts and minds of many people including young and old. A gathering of friends and family will follow the services at Kilpatrick Funeral Homes in West Monroe to celebrate Edmund's life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Methodist Children's Home in Edmund's name or to the donor's choice. Online condolence messages may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

RITA JEAN LEWIS PRATHER Sterlington, LA Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Rita Jean Lewis Prather, age 53, of Sterlington, Louisiana will be held at 4PM on Sunday, August 23, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oak Grove, Louisiana. Father Richard Norsworthy will officiate. Burial will follow in the New Forest Cemetery in Forest, Louisiana. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove. Mrs. Prather died Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her father, John Peterson "J. P." Lewis and two brothers, Johnnie Ray Lewis and Robert Calvin Lewis, Sr. Mrs. Prather was the Box Office Manager for the Monroe Civic Center. She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Sterlington. She was a graduate of Kilbourne High School in 1973 and Northeast Louisiana University in 1977. She previously was a real estate agent with Shackelford French Century 21 in Monroe. She was affectionately known as "MawMaw ReRe" to her granddaughter, McKenzie. She was a dearly loved mother and grandmother. She will be remembered and missed always. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Chad and Heather Prather of West Monroe, Louisiana; granddaughter, McKenzie Prather of West Monroe; mother, Catherine O'Flynn Lewis of Kilbourne, Louisiana; brother and sister-in-law, Duane Michael and Sherry Lewis of Winnsboro, Louisiana; sister and brother-in-law, Dianne and David A. Smith of Sterlington; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Eugene Richard Jr. of Bastrop, Louisiana; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Doug Wilson of Natchez, Mississippi. Pallbearers are: J. P. Lewis, Cole Pruitt, John Pruitt, Marcus Ford, Michael Hagan and Ray Bennett. Honorary Pallbearers are: Ron Boller and Tracy Smith. Family will receive friends on Saturday, August 22, 2009 between the hours of 4 to 9PM at Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove.

RYAN BREEN Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Ryan Breen, 36, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Cedar Crest Baptist Church, West Monroe with Dr. Greg Clark, Lamar Delony, and Robbie Compton officiating. Interment will follow at New Chapel Hill Church Cemetery, West Monroe. Ryan, a loving husband to Tracey and father to Austin, fought with courage and determination for 6 years but was called home on August 20, 2009. His friends will remember his wit and outspoken nature, his love of the outdoors and fixing things; his family will remember his strength and love. Ryan was born December 6, 1972 in West Monroe. He graduated from West Monroe High School in 1990 and was manager of Shell Rapid Wash in Ruston. Ryan was a member of Cedar Crest Baptist Church, where his Sunday School class helped him so much for the last three years. He is survived by his wife, Tracey Breen of West Monroe; son, Austin Ryan Breen of West Monroe; father, Richard Breen and wife Rachel of West Monroe; mother, Charlene Brakefield; mother in-law, Barbara Walters; father in-law, Rick Walters and wife Renee; three brothers, Michael Breen and wife Diana of Monroe, Chase Breen and wife Hollyn of West Monroe, and Cody Breen and wife Crystal of Ruston; sister in-law, Angela Helmer and husband Jay of Montgomery, AL; grandparents, Gerald and Ruth Sanderson of Choudrant, Ollene Norman of West Monroe, Alva Tidwell of West Monroe, and David and Lottie Bryan of West Monroe; two nieces, Lauren Breen of Monroe and Marley Helmer of Montgomery, AL; nephew, Connor Breen of Monroe; and special friend, Cindy Gordon. Pallbearers will be Todd Smith, Justin Snowden, Clint Perodeau, Mike Moore, Kevin Hanks, and Rusty Wright. Honorary pallbearers will be the Drew Bobcat 9-10 year old Tackle One Football team. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Petaway, Bethea
BASTROP — Petaway Bethea, a farmer, died Aug. 13. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New Morning Star, Bastrop. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Emma W. Burns, 97
RAYVILLE — Emma W. Burns, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Holly Ridge Baptist Church, Holly Ridge. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Annie 'Nita' Paulk, 80
BASTROP — Annie Juanita "Nita" Paulk, a retired bookkeeper, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Pinegrove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Naomi Carter, 73
Naomi Carter of Monroe, a clerk, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Shirley Louise Eshalomi, 55
Shirley Louise Eshalomi of Monroe, a certified nurse's assistant, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Dianna Fanning McClung, 51
WATERPROOF — Dianna Gaye Fanning McClung, an office administrator, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss.

Jabari J. McCoy, 28
Jabari J. McCoy of Monroe, a real estate company owner, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Lone Wa Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Rita Jean Prather, 53
STERLINGTON — Rita Jean Prather, an office manager at the Monroe Civic Center, died Wednesday. Services are 4 p.m. Sunday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest.

Patsy Ann Roberts, 64
VIDALIA — Patsy Ann Roberts died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Robert 'Robby' Smith, 39
Robert "Robby" Houston Smith, an oilfield derrick hand, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at South Central Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Saturday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Nelwyn LaVerne Telano, 82
Nelwyn LaVerne Telano of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Faith Chapel Pentecostal Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mattie Pauline Temple, 76
CROWVILLE — Mattie Pauline Temple, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Bayou Macon Baptist Church, Gilbert. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery, Crowville.

Lue E. Thompson, 97
PIONEER — Lue E. Thompson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Amare Rashon Warren, infant
Amare Rashon Warren of Monroe, the infant son of Anquneish Lenard and Deetric Warren, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Benjamin Jarrod White, 27
OAK GROVE — Benjamin Jarrod "B.J." White, a pipeline surveyor, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Goodwill Church of God, Goodwill. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Previously acknowledged
Breen, Ryan: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cedar Crest Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Briggs, Zella: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church No. 2, Choudrant.
Enterkin, Rev. J.D.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Riser Funeral Home, Olla.
Gallman, Bessie Ward: 2 p.m. Saturday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Glass, Wyonia: 1 p.m. Saturday, Ausbury Baptist Church, Chatham.
Hall, Pelar: 1 p.m. Saturday, Northstar Baptist Church.
Hooker, A.C.: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Zion Baptist Church, Chase.
Hutchison, Shirley: 3 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Jenkins, Jessie Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Lawrence, Alzine G.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Union Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe.
Miller, Thomas: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium, Lake Providence.
Milton, Laura L.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Richards, Joean Hutson: 10 a.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Richey, Zula Lorraine: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Walker, Joe Nathan: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Ward, La Rue: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Union Cemetery.
White, Patricia Ann: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Williams, Neal Patrick: 11 a.m. Saturday, Morning State Baptist Church, (Four Forks) Mangham.
Williams, Susie B.: 4 p.m. Sunday, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe.
Williamson, Tina M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Sicily Island.

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

JAMES BISHOP BUCKLEY Bailey Funeral Home of Magnolia, AR James Bishop Buckley, 66, of Walkerville, AR. passed away Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Willis Knighton Hospital in Bossier City, LA. He was born November 15, 1942 in Bernice, LA. to James George and Corrie (Robinson) Buckley. During his life he served as a Deputy Sheriff for Claiborne Parish, worked at the Claiborne Plant in Claiborne Parish and was a Maintenance Tech. for Calumet. He was one of those special people who loved his job and the people he worked with. Besides spending time with his family and friends, Bishop's greatest pleasure was spending time outdoors. He always loved to go hunting and fishing. He also loved his two dogs "Trouble" and "Gidget" who will miss him very much. Preceding him in death are his parents and one sister, Betty Buckley Smith. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Paula Buckley of Walkerville, AR.; one daughter, Lori Ann Buckley and her Fiance' Jamie R. White of Athens, LA.; step-son, Benny Keith and wife, Kathy of Hot Springs, AR.; step-daughter, Barbie Bailey and husband, David of Magnolia, AR.; three grandsons, Josh Keith, Creighton Bailey, Craig Bailey all of Magnolia, AR.; one granddaughter, Chanel Bailey of Magnolia, AR.; five sisters, Ann Boone and husband, Nick, Maudellen Hollis, Sue Buckley, Barbara Yarbrough and husband, David and Cathy Buckley all of Bernice, LA.; one brother, Johnny Buckley and wife, Jeanette of Bernice, LA.; one aunt, Mary Aulds of Bernice, LA.; mother-in-law, Betty Bailey Pharr of Magnolia, AR.; brother-in-laws, Don Pharr and wife, Trish of Walkerville, AR.; Ed Pharr and wife, Mary Jane, Robert Pharr and wife, Necia all of Magnolia, AR.; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at Bailey Funeral Home Chapel with J.L. Foster officiating. Arrangements are by Bailey Funeral Home of Magnolia. Sign our online registry @ www.baileyfuneralhome.net

MARIE LANN TOMPKINS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Lann Tompkins, 90, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Monday August 24, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Gordon "Skip" Dean and Rev. Greg Clark will be officiating. Interment to follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Tompkins was born May 1, 1919 in Simsboro, LA. She was a graduate of Simsboro High School, class of 1937. After graduation Marie and family moved to Ruston for her to attend LA Tech. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church up until she married in 1941 and moved to West Monroe where she resided until her death on August 21, 2009. She was a longtime member of Highland Baptist Church and lifetime member of Northeast Louisiana Quilters Guild. Mrs. Tompkins retired from Sears Roebuck as a department manager. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bill Tompkins; her brother, Rev. Ted James Lann; mother, Minnie Lou Lann; and father T.J. Lann of Ruston. Mrs. Tompkins is survived by her three children, Pat Beall and husband Thomas of Cocoa, FL, Carl E. Tompkins and wife Linda Carol of Shreveport, LA and Linda LaFiette and husband Robert of Calhoun, LA; sister, Katie Cagnolatti; sister-in-law, Violet Lann; grandchildren, Sherry LaFiette Betts and husband Jeff, Bryan LaFiette and wife Ressa, Eddie Tompkins and wife Chrystal, Heather Blanton and husband Rob, Ginger Beall Donnelly and husband Robert and Monica Beall Sanchez and husband Ben; great grandchildren, Andrew Betts, Anthony Betts, Peyton LaFiette, Naomi LaFiette, Lauren Tompkins, Matthew Tompkins, Robert Blanton, Raleigh Blanton, Claire Donnelly and Jack Donnelly. Pallbearers will be fellow church members at Highland Baptist Church, Lovie Hendry, James Torrence, Jimmy Craighead, Brandon Rodgers, Tim Langston and Harry King. Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Special thanks to her many quilting friends for their love and support. Online condolences maybe made to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

SHIRLEY ROBINSON CHAPMAN Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Shirley Robinson Chapman, 91, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, August 24, 2009 at First Church of the Nazarene of West Monroe, 701 N. 4th Street, West Monroe, LA Rev. William Burtt will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. Nebo Cemetery in Downsville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Chapman was born in Downsville, LA, June 29, 1918 and passed away on August 21, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Chapman is the beloved wife of 69 years of Oliver M. Chapman. Sons; Gary Glynn Chapman and wife Glenda of Longview, TX, Oliver Stanley Chapman and wife Betty of Shreveport, LA, grand daughters: Tonia Chapman of Shreveport, LA, Jennifer Nagle and husband Leonard of Tampa, FL. Mrs. Chapman is survived by two great grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Visitation on Sunday, August 23, 2009 after 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe and Monday, August 24, 2009 after 9:00 AM until service time at First Church of the Nazarene of West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Lavern Johnston Beatty
WINNSBORO — Laverne Johnston Beatty, founder and co-owner of The Furniture Center, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Tommy Cox, 66
Tommy Cox of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Curtis Gordon, 66
Curtis Gordon of Monroe, a machine operator, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Gary DeWayne Grant, 52
Gary DeWayne Grant of Monroe, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Beverly Lynn Lee, 52
EROS — Beverly Lynn Lee, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mount Olive Cemetery, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gloria Menyweather, 79
Gloria Menyweather of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are noon Thursday at Mount Union Baptist Church, Marion. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

John Moton, 67
BASTROP — John Moton, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Lawrence W. Smith, 69
RAYVILLE — Lawrence W. Smith, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ralph Nealson Temple, 85
Ralph Nealson Temple of Monroe, a retired research engineer with Columbia Carbon, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

George Tsui, 88
George Tsui of West Monroe, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Honaker Funeral Homes and Cemeteries Inc., Slidell.

Amare` Rashon Warren, infant
Amare` Rashon Warren of Monroe, the infant son of Anquneisha Lenard and Deetric Warren, died Friday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Thursday at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Wednesday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Burris, Furn Lewis: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
George, Robert Harry Sr.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Green, Joni Renaee: 9 a.m. Wednesday, Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.
Sumrall, Steven: 10 a.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church, Ruston.

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

CLARENCE STEEN STROUD Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for Clarence Steen Stroud, 77 of Columbia will be held 10:00 A.M., Tuesday from the Columbia chapel of Riser Funeral Home with Bro. Jeff Masters officiating. Entombment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery at Grayson under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Clarence Steen Stroud was born on January 9, 1932 at Urania, LA, one of four children born to the union of his parents, Clarence N. Stroud and Lena Bell (Steen) Stroud. After a courageous seven month battle with cancer Steen passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Cornerstone Medical Center in West Monroe. Steen graduated from Olla Standard High School and after graduation; Steen enlisted into the United States Air Force and was a veteran of the Korean War serving with an air-sea rescue unit where he was an Air Force Tail Gunner. After serving in the Air Force Steen returned home and went to work in the oil field and married; as Steen called her the most unique lady he had ever met, Gloria Jean Ford-Stroud on March 11, 1962. They were married 33 years until her untimely death on August 15, 1995. He was also preceded in death by his parents and by his sister Beulah Jean Taylor and his brother Aaron Eugene Stroud. Steen and Gloria had two sons Randy D. Stroud and Jason Matthew Stroud and two grandsons Jesse Douglas Stroud and Derek Joshua Stroud. He also is survived by a sister Sarah Lou Monk. Steen loved the outdoors and enjoyed yard work around his home as well as spending time with his family and friends. Steen will always be remembered with his Golden Retriever Jake riding by his side no matter where he went. Steen touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity, and maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the very end. Serving as pallbearers will be Donald Masters, Hershel Volentine, Brandon Waggoner, Gary Hough, and Scott Meredith. Online condolences may be sent at riserfuneralhomes.com

EDWARD FRANKLIN THOMAS Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Eddie Thomas, 52, of Choudrant, LA will be 4:00 PM Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at Temple Baptist Church in Ruston, LA with Dr. Michael Hawley and Rev. Bill Sanderson officiating the service. Interment will follow in Choudrant Memorial Cemetery in Choudrant, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Eddie was born February 17, 1957 in Crossett, AR and died August 22, 2009 in Ruston, LA. He was an active member and deacon of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Eddie thoroughly enjoyed teaching and coaching at Choudrant High School and was the founder of Choudrant High School Tennis Team. Eddie is preceded in death by his dad, Jurd Lee Thomas and his mother-in-law, Noma Baskin. He is survived by his wife. Angel Thomas; four sons, Jurdon, McClain, Blake, and Isaac Thomas all of Choudrant, LA; mother, Juretta Thomas of Huttig, AR; brother, Stan Thomas and wife Terri of Huttig, AR; sister, LeaAnn Blackwood and husband Bob of El Dorado, AR; father-in-law, Tommy Baskin of Downsville; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church or Choudrant High School Tennis Team. Pallbearers will be Dr. Robert Snyder, Tony Squyres, Gary Barr, Shane Batterton, Keith Odom, and Scotty Spencer. Honorary pallbearers will be his tennis buddies and deacons of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Monday, August 24, 2009 at Temple Baptist Church in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

NAOMI LEE HOLLOWAY MCGRAW Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Naomi Lee Holloway McGraw, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 25, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. David Worthington and Rev. Danny Hawthorne officiating. Interment will follow at Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Mrs. McGraw was born August 6, 1923, and died August 23, 2009, at the age of 86. Preceding her in death was her husband of 62 years, J. D. McGraw, Sr. She was also preceded in death by three grandsons, Houston Todd Roberts, Michael Anthony McGraw, and Scott Burns; one son-in-law, Houston Roberts; two brothers, Barney and Benny Holloway; two sisters, Lavelle Sanders and Zelma Ashley; and her parents, Michael and Willie Estelle Holloway. Survivors include four children, Shirley Roberts Kinard and husband Ron, J. D. McGraw, Jr. and wife Irma, Roger McGraw and wife Myra, and Sharon Burns and husband Bill; three sisters, Dora Hemphill, Linda Sparks, and Judy Harris; three brothers, C. W. Holloway, Charles Holloway, and Michael O. Holloway; ten grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. McGraw leaves behind a legacy of dedication, strength, and honor. Her family was the apple of her eye. She worked continually all of her adult life for her family and made them happy and productive. In her opinion, the most noble profession on Earth was mother, wife, and homemaker. J. D. and Naomi lived all of their married years on the farm near Delhi, LA. In later years when their health started failing, they moved to Monroe to be near their children. Naomi loved attending her church, North Monroe Baptist Church, and her Sunday School Class, Agape. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the many friends and family who have been so wonderful in assisting Naomi and her family. A very special thank you goes to Mary Wesley and Hospice Compassus employees Daphne, the nurse, and Vickie, the nurse's assistant. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

PEGGY MARIE TRAYLOR Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Peggy Marie Traylor will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro, LA with Dr. John Traylor, Dr. Alan Miller, and Rev. Johnny Hankins officiating with burial in Columbia Hills Cemetery in Colombia, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro, LA. Peggy was born in Monroe, LA and spent most of her life in Winnsboro, LA. She attended the First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro, LA. She is survived by her husband, Justice Chet D. Traylor; sons and daughters-in-law, Noble and Susan Ellington and Ryan and Denise Ellington all of Winnsboro; step-children, Therese and Sammy Nagem of Baton Rouge, Leigh and Bart Liles of Shreveport, and Anna and Kyle Holloway of Crowville; grandchildren include Michael Ryan Ellington of Baton Rouge, John Tyler Ellington, Elizabeth Ellington, Tucker Ellington, and Blake Ellington all of Winnsboro, Ellie and Traylor Nagem of Baton Rouge, and Mary Blake Liles of Shreveport. Her siblings include Fred and Helen McDowell of Longview, TX, Nancy and Dr. John Bush, Ramona Welch, Merry Bayles all of Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be grandsons; Michael Ryan Ellington, Tyler Ellington, Tucker Ellington, Sammy Nagem, Bart Liles, Kyle Holloway, and Blake Ellington. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at the First United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home or the Cancer Society. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Alys Duncan Baxter, 94
Alys Duncan Baxter of Monroe, a retired nursing assistant, died Friday. Graveside services are private. Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Furn Lewis Burris, 87
Furn Lewis Burris of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial is in Coax Cemetery in Baskin.

Shirley R. Chapman, 91
Shirley Robinson Chapman of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are at 10 a.m. Monday at First Church of the Nazerene in West Monroe. Burial is in Mount Nebo Cemetery in Downsville under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Elaine Eldridge, 77
WINNSBORO — Elaine Eldridge, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial is in Ogden Cemetery in Liddieville under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Scottie G. Ensminger, 62
MONTEREY — Scottie Glyn Ensminger, a mechanic, died Saturday. Services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Monterey Church of Christ. Burial is at New Era Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Patsy Roberts, 64
VIDALIA — Patsy Roberts, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services were Saturday at Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Young's Funeral in Ferriday.

Clarence S. Stroud, 77
COLUMBIA — Clarence Steen Stroud, an oil field drilling superintendent, died Saturday. Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Entombment is at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson.

Marie Tarver, 89
COLUMBIA — Marie Tarver, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia.

Marie L. Tompkins, 90
Marie Lann Tompkins of West Monroe, a retired Sears and Roebuck sales manager, died Friday. Services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Previously acknowledged
Carter, Naomi: 11 a.m. Monday, Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe.
Duplissey, Douglas Pierce: 2 p.m. Tuesday, North Bastrop Church of God, Bastrop.
George, Robert Harry Sr.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Harris, George W.: 11 a.m. Monday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Howard, Lorene F.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Woodlawn Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Williams, James V. "Jelly": 10 a.m. Monday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

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

ELMER "STEVE" JOINER Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services and interment for Mr. Elmer S. Joiner, 82, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, August 27, 2009 at Lone Cherry Cemetery in Mangham, LA with Rev. Wesley Pittman officiating. Steve was born on February 9, 1927 and passed away from this life to eternal life on August 24, 2009 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center, after many years and valiant battles with a history of many health problems. Steve served 4 years in Word War II with the Marines, and was wounded on Okinawa. After his discharge, he returned to the service in the Army. He was a retired surveyor and enjoyed going to many states with his surveying buddies. He became an avid fisherman after suffering a massive stroke in 1962. He later became a field tester for Cotton Cordell Lures, who became one of his best friends. Steve is preceded in death by his parents, Ocie and Ella Joiner; brother; sister; son, Jody Joiner; in-laws, Armon and Mary Southall; and two brothers in-law. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 49 years, Dallas Southall Joiner; one daughter, Stephanie Suzanne Peaster; sister, Gertrude Smith and husband J. Carl; brother, Charles J. Joiner and wife Kathleen of Lincoln, California; three sisters in-law, Getty Reagan of Monroe, Helen Southall of Roanoke, AL, and Audrey Joiner of Monroe; granddaughters, Erika Jones and husband Dusty of Ruston, Taylor Brook Peaster of West Monroe, Janelle Collazo and husband Ramon of Elizabeth, North Carolina; grandson, Reese Joiner of Florida; great grandchildren, Jada and Hunter Jones of Ruston, and Ariel and Aiden Collazo of Elizabeth, North Carolina; numerous nieces and nephews; and his little dog, Sassy Girl, whom along with his babies he loved very much. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. The family wishes to thank all for their prayers during his illness, with a special thanks to his fishing buddies who were always ready with a helping hand, Bert Waldroup and Buddy Norris. A special thanks to his doctors and nursing staff who fought so very hard to save his life, Dr. Warren Daniel and staff who went above and beyond in his care for many years, Dr. Greg Sampognaro and staff, Dr. Virginia Gonzales and to Dr. Ron Hammett who was always at Steve and Dallas's side. And thanks to the nurses in the ICU/CCU and Glenwood Regional Medical Center 4th floor. Thank you and may God bless you always. "Miss Me But Let Me Go" When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom filled room, why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little but not too long and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love and years that we shared miss me but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must make and each must go alone. It's all a part of the Master's plan a step on the road home. So when you are lonely and sick at heart, go to friends we know and bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me but let me go. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

JAMES EDWIN HOWARD Ourso Funeral Home Gonzales, LA James Edwin Howard was a native of Columbia, Louisiana and resident of Gonzales. There will be a visitation at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, Wednesday, August 26, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. There will be a graveside service and interment following in the Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens Cemetery in West Monroe, Thursday, August 27 at 2:00 p.m. Survived by: Wife, Doris Duchesne Howard; daughters and son-in-law, Virginia Howard Wall, Linda Howard and Glen Ezell; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lawrence T. and Laverne Duchesne Howard, Harold D. and Linda Howard; grandchildren, Tony Wall, Casey Wall Taylor, Joshua M. Ezell, Megan E. Ezell; and a great-grandchild, Emma Jean Taylor. Preceded in death by: A son, James David Howard; parents, Edwin and Hazel Howard. Pallbearers will be Glen Ezell, Harold Howard, Terry Howard, Lawrence Howard. Honorary pallbearers will be Tony Wall and Joshua Ezell.

PAUL R. HILL Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside funeral and interment services for Mr. Paul R. Hill, 46, of West Monroe, are at 10:00AM on Thursday, August 27th, 2009, at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Highway 151 in Calhoun, LA with Rev. Richard Gates officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Hill was born June 3, 1963 and passed away August 24, 2009 in West Monroe. He is survived by his parents, George and Charlotte Hill; sisters, Paula Hollis and husband Chris, Pam Crowson and husband Tommy; one nephew, Chris Crowson; one niece, Kaitlin Lillie. Visitation is from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday evening at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Please send online condolences to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

STEVEN BOLT SUMRALL Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home Ruston, LA Mr. Steven Bolt Sumrall died on August 22, 2009 at Northern Louisiana Medical Center at the age of 38. A lifelong resident of Louisiana, he was the son of Mr. Mickey Hogue Sumrall of Ruston and Ms. Carolyn Jean Bolt of Shreveport. Steven graduated from Ruston High School, attended Louisiana Tech University and was an active entrepreneur in the regional petroleum and natural gas industry. A member of First Baptist Church of Ruston, he lived life one day at a time and enjoyed one moment at a time while spending it with his fiancé and family. Steven is survived by his fiance' Deana Norris and their children: Andy, Abby and Molly; his father and step-mother, Mr. Mickey and Carolyn Terrill Sumrall; his mother, Ms. Carolyn Jean Bolt; his siblings: Commander Mike Sumrall and wife Judy of Bartlett, TN; Mr. Timothy Sumrall of Lafayette, LA; Mr. Jason Sumrall of Amsterdam, The Netherlands; and Mr. Matthew Sumrall and wife Krissy of San Jose, CA. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Ruston. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 27th at First Baptist Ruston located at 200 South Trenton Street with Pastor Chris Craig officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Rays of Sonshine at P.O. Box 7299, Monroe, LA 71201 or online at www.raysofsonshine.org. Rays of Sonshine is a non-profit faith based organization, licensed by the state to deliver outpatient and inpatient care for those that are seeking recovery from substance abuse. To leave a memorial message for the family please visit www. owensmemorialfuneralhome.co

LARRY J. REPPOND FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Mr. Larry J. Reppond, 71, will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at Dean Baptist Church with Bro. Donald Reeves officiating. Interment will be in Dean Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Reppond, a repairman in refrigeration, died August 23, 2009. He was a member of Linville Hunting Club, was an excellent cook and enjoyed rose gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents: Burrough & IV Reppond; a brother, B. L. Reppond and a sister: Nina Henson. Survivors are his wife, Sue Reppond of Dean, LA; 4 sons: Bill Reppond & wife, Iris of Dubach; Chris Reppond & wife, Judy of West Monroe; Dwayne Reppond of Houston, TX; and Dwight Peters of Fordyce, AR.; 5 daughters: Lucy Toler & husband, Richard of Dayton, TX; Laurie Ann Dugdale & husband, John of Farmerville; Vonda Green & husband, David of Badcaw, AR; Kathy Trammel & husband, Steve of Kingsland, AR and Andrea Tippit & husband, J. T. of Camden, AR; 3 brothers: Lewis Reppond & wife, Floye of Dean; Ralph Reppond of Marion and Arnold Gene Reppond & wife, Jeannie of Dallas, TX; 2 sisters: Betty Bashrum of Bentley, LA and Rowena Patterson of Downsville; 22 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews & other relatives. Pallbearers are Wayne Reppond, Edward Henson, Buck Brantley, Dustin Quimby, Jonathan Tippit and Patrick Tidwell. Honorary pallbearers are Lessie Reppond and Mike Reppond. Visitation will be at Dean Baptist Church on Tuesday beginning at 5:00 P.M. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com

WINNSBORO — Laverne Johnston Beatty, founder and co-owner of The Furniture Center, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Tommy Cox, 66
Tommy Cox of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Gary DeWayne Grant, 52
Gary DeWayne Grant of Monroe, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

John Moton, 67
BASTROP — John Moton, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Lawrence W. Smith, 69
RAYVILLE — Lawrence W. Smith, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

George Tsui, 88
George Tsui of West Monroe, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Honaker Funeral Homes and Cemeteries Inc., Slidell.

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

Tommy Cox, 66
Tommy Cox of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Gary DeWayne Grant, 52
Gary DeWayne Grant of Monroe, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

John Moton, 67
BASTROP — John Moton, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Lawrence W. Smith, 69
RAYVILLE — Lawrence W. Smith, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

George Tsui, 88
George Tsui of West Monroe, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Honaker Funeral Homes and Cemeteries Inc., Slidell.

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

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ALEXANDRIA — James Brown, a packer, died Aug. 12. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Christian Fellowship Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Henry 'Monk' Atkins, 82
RUSTON — Henry E. "Monk" Atkins, a retired builder contractor, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Jerroderick Burnette, 30
MER ROUGE — Jerroderick Burnette, a construction worker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at the Morehouse Educational Association Building, Bastrop. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Montgomery's Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Jerusalem Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Laris D. 'Shorty' Cathey, 85
HODGE — Laris D. "Shorty" Cathey, a maintenance worker with Stone-Container, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Tommy Cox, 66
Tommy Cox of Monroe, a bartender, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Al Davis, 73
COLUMBIA — Al Davis, a retired oil field driller, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sandy Bayou Cemetery, Columbia.

Martha Dunn Elliott, 66
EVERGREEN PARK, Ill. — Martha Dunn Elliott, formerly of Delhi, an advertisement supervisor, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Shirley Godfrey Eshalomi, 55
Shirley Louise Godfrey Eshalomi of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

George C. Gregory, 63
SCOTT — George C. Gregory, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at a Mass of Christian Burial in Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel, Carencro. Visitation is 1 p.m. Friday until service time. Burial will be in Evangeline Memorial Gardens under the direction of Melancon Funeral Home, Carencro.

Paul R. Hill, 46
Paul R. Hill of West Monroe, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Elmer 'Steve' Joiner, 82
Elmer "Steve" Joiner of West Monroe, a retired land surveyor, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lula Jones, 104
Lula Jones of Monroe, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jolterrance Long, 27
PALO ALTO, Calif. — Jolterrance Long, a clerk, died Aug. 12. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at The Church Realm, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery, Sicily Island.

Thomas Jewel Smith, 55
Thomas Jewel Smith of Monroe, a carpenter, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Ralph Nelson Temple, 85
Ralph Nelson Temple of Monroe, a retired research engineer with Columbia Carbon, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, Penn. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Howard Thompson Sr., 62
Howard Thompson Sr. of Monroe, a retired lab technician with Coca-Cola Enterprise, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is noon until 6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe, with wake services from 6-8 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Previously acknowledged
Beatty, Laverne Johnston: 10 a.m. Thursday, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Gordon, Curtis: 2 p.m. Thursday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Lee, Beverly Lynn: 2 p.m. Thursday, Mount Olive Cemetery, West Monroe.
Menyweather, Gloria: noon Thursday, Mount Union Baptist Church, Marion. Sumrall, Steven: 10 a.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church, Ruston.
Warren, Amare` Rashon: 4 p.m. Thursday, Richwood Memorial Gardens.

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

CHARLES E. WILDS, JR., M.D. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory Topeka, KS Charles E. Wilds, Jr., M.D., 93, Topeka, KS. passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at Stormont-Vail Health Center. He was born October 12, 1915, at Natchez, MS, the son of Charles Ernest Wilds, Sr., and Veronica Elizabeth Tushaus Wilds. He was educated in the parochial schools and was graduated from St. Matthew's High School in Monroe, LA in 1934. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Spring Hill College, Mobile, AL, in 1938, and his M.D. degree from St. Louis University Medical School in 1942. He was married June 30, 1941, to Marie Elizabeth Perabo at St. Louis, MO. She survives. Dr. Wilds served as Captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corps in World War II in a clearing company under General George Patton in the European Theatre. He was in five major battles, including Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. Following the war, Dr. Wilds practiced as a family physician in Monroe, LA until 1964,when he returned to St. Louis University Medical School to specialize in psychiatry. In 1967, he moved to Topeka, where he served as a psychiatrist at the Kansas Reception and Diagnostic Center (KRDC) for 16 years. In 1983, he retired as Director of KRDC and moved to Bella Vista, AR. In 2000, he moved to Mobile, AL, returning to Topeka in 2006. Dr. Wilds was a member of the Louisiana State Medical Society, the Kansas Medical Society, and Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. In 1983, the Community Addictive Treatment Center presented Dr. Wilds with a special recognition for his 15 years of service to the organization. Survivors include five children, Veronica "Ronni" Wilds Clark, Bella Vista, AR, Charles "Chuck" Ernest Wilds, III, Wichita, Mary Wilds Lenz, Topeka, Richard Perabo Wilds, Lawrence, and Thomas "Tom" King Wilds, Dallas; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Helen Wilds Edwards, Monroe, LA, and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. A Rosary will be recited at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel Friday, Aug. 28, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., visitation will follow until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, interment following at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by Ft. Riley Burial Detail. Memorial contributions may be made to Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1800 SW Stone Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.

MARIE BONNETTE TARVER Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for Marie Bonnette Tarver age 89 of Columbia will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday August 29, 2009 from the Columbia Chapel of Riser Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Pearson officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Bethel Cemetery at Clarks. Marie Bonnette Tarver was born on September 30, 1919 in Winn Parish to the union of her parents, the late Bill E. and Mattie B. (Bundrick) Bonnette. She passed from this life on Saturday August 22, 2009 at the Citizens Medical Center in Columbia following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, and by her husband Homer Tarver, and by her son Delano Tarver. She was also preceded by her siblings Eunice Cure, Vertie Vendershore, Mary Feazell, Doyle Bonnette, and Billy James Bonnette. She was a member of the Grayson Baptist Church. Survivors include: her daughter-in-law: Elke Tarver of Dallas, her grand daughters: Lane Johnson and husband David of Buford, NC and Cindy Schuster of Dallas and five nieces: Jacqueline Wise of Winnfield, Mary Ann Pepper, Denham Springs, Maxine Leek, Tallahassee, FL., Patsy Zeer, Yakamaw, WA, and Charlene Hitchcock, Yakamaw,WA . Online condolences may be sent at riserfuneralhomes.com

PAUL DAVID HOLTON Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Paul David Holton, 65, of West Monroe, LA will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Peniel Baptist Church with Bro. Leonard Garlington and Bro. Dale Mercer officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens Cemetery with Bro. Eddie Shoemaker and Bro. Bobby White officiating. Mr. Holton was born October 17, 1943 in Pioneer, LA and passed away on August 26, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. On August 30th, he would have celebrated 46 years of marriage with his high school sweetheart, Nancy. Pop's pride and joy were his five grandchildren, who he loved very much. Mr. Holton was a faithful deacon and member of Peniel Baptist Church and his Men's Sunday School Class. He enjoyed working in his workshop. He loved to sing and play his guitar and especially enjoyed traveling to bluegrass festivals. Mr. Holton was a longtime member of IBEW local 446 and UAW local 1977. He is survived by the love of his life, his "Gal", Nancy Williams Holton; daughters, Kimberly Holton Mercer and husband Dale, Ginger Holton Myers and husband Keith; grandsons, Jonathan Dale Mercer, Samuel Edward Mercer and David Wayne Myers; his "favorite 10-year-old granddaughter" Olivia Rose Myers and his "favorite 9-year-old granddaughter" Elizabeth Anne Mercer; brothers, J. W. Holton and wife June, Ray Holton and wife Mary, Jimmy Holton and wife Sherry; sisters, Helen Washington and husband Joe, Betty Brohan, Mary Ann Tucker and husband Van, Sharon Newman and husband Larry; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; longtime best friends, Herschel McGraw and Frank Ellis and host of friends and church family. He is preceded in death by parents, Merline and J. Y. Holton, brother, Charles Franklin Holton and sister, Barbara Jean Holton. He fought a long and courageous battle with lung cancer and was an inspiration to everyone he met. The family would like to thank Dr. Ron Hammett, Dr. Scott Barron and all the wonderful nurses and staff who cared for him as well as the faithful friends and family who ministered to us during his illness. Pallbearers will be his eldest grandson, Jonathan Mercer, and nephews, Dennis Holton, Jay Holton, Eric Holton, Woodie Funderburk, Ricky Eads, Anthony Newman and Sean Newman. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Gibson, Dean Williamson, Bobby White, Lane Vance, Sean Rogers, Adam Bricker, and the Adult Men's Sunday School Class and deacons at Peniel Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, August 28, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation at www.epilepsylouisiana.org to the Tourette Syndrome Association at www.tsa-usa.org, or to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Virginia E. Ashley, 90
Virginia Elizabeth Williamson Ashley of West Monroe, a retired business owner, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Elvis 'Fuzz' Bass Sr., 67
KELLY -- Elvis "Fuzz" Ray Bass Sr., a river boat first mate, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Woolen Lake Church of God, Hebert. Visitation is 9 a.m. Friday until service time. Burial will be in Woolen Lake Cemetery, Hebert, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Nita Graves Boutwell, 81
BASTROP -- Nita Graves Boutwell, a retired bookkeeper, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery.

Laris D. 'Shorty' Cathey, 85
HODGE -- Laris D. "Shorty" Cathey, a paper mill worker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Hodge Baptist Church, Hodge. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Garden of Memories, Jonesboro.

Rev. Roosevelt England, 57
TALLULAH -- Rev. Roosevelt England, a minister and supervisor with the Department of Transportation and Development, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Martin Chapel Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at First Colored Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Richard R. Feltenberger, 61
WOODWORTH -- Richard R. Feltenberger, a retired building contractor, died Aug. 9. Graveside services are 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday at First Church of God, U.S. 165, Columbia.

Quinton Harris, 59
DALLAS, Texas -- Quinton Harris, a truck driver, died Aug. 20. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Holly Ridge Cemetery, Delco.

Pearlene Jacobs, 74
Pearlene Jacobs of Monroe, a retired beautician, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

John Moton, 67
BASTROP -- John Moton, a janitor, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery, Pioneer.

Gaston Murphy, 49
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Gaston Murphy, formerly of Rayville, died Aug. 19. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Royal Blue Cemetery, Rayville.

Wisie C. Pitmon, 90
OLLA -- Wisie C. Pitmon, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Rosefield Cemetery, Olla. Arrangements are under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Lawrence W. Smith, 69
RAYVILLE -- Lawrence W. Smith, a mechanic, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at East Mount Olive Baptist Church, Redlick, Miss. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Holly Ridge Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Harry D. Stewart, 82
COLLINSTON -- Harry D. Stewart, retired from Riverwood, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lue E. Thompson, 97
PIONEER -- Lue E. Thompson, a homemaker, died Aug. 19. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery, Pioneer.

Previously acknowledged
Atkins, Henry E. "Monk": 2 p.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Brown, James: 10 a.m. Saturday, Christian Fellowship Church, Monroe.
Burnette, Jerroderick: 11 a.m. Saturday, Morehouse Educational Association Building, Bastrop.
Cox, Tommy: 1 p.m. Saturday, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe.
Davis, Al: 2 p.m. Friday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.
Eshalomi, Shirley Louise Godfrey: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe.
Gregory, George C.: 3 p.m. Friday, Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel, Carencro.
Long, Jolterrance: 11 a.m. Friday, The Church Realm, Monroe.
Temple, Ralph Nelson: 2 p.m. Friday, Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, Penn.

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

IN MEMORY OF COACH DAN MCCLURE Nov 8, 1925 - Aug 24, 2008 One year ago today we were torn apart. We had to say goodbye with tears in our eyes. And pain in our hearts. Each day you're in our minds. Your word, your actions-you taught us how to survive. You were so good, so generous, and such a great sports fan. You touched many lives you were such a great man! With you gone, things have not been the same. We always smile though when we hear your name. So today as we remember you... My Dad, My Papaw, My Coach & My Friend, God knows we will see you in Heaven in the end. With love to our other angels Mom, Kathy, Gary. The McClure Family Donna and Courtney, Debbie and Pete, Aaron, Daniel, Angel, Kelsey, Haley, Jeremy, Jessica and Shelby.

MR. BOBBY DEAN HENRY Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Bobby Dean Henry, 74, of West Monroe will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 31st, 2009, in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Leonard Sapp and Rev. Joel Brackett officiating. Interment will follow in the Luna Assembly of God Cemetery under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. Henry was born May 23rd, 1935, son of the late Earl and Delois Henry Sr., and passed away August 28, 2009. He served in the U.S. Army and retired from Farm Bureau. He was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Delois Henry, Sr. and a special nephew Steve Colvin. Survivors include his wife Lee Nell Henry, one daughter Krista Harris and husband Richard; son, Randy Smith; three sisters Nettie Martin and husband Don, Diane Wroten and husband Sheron, and Mary Faye Reynolds; brother, Earl Henry, Jr. and wife Linda; grandson PFC Christian Carroll; granddaughter Jennifer Harris; and three nieces and host of nephews. Pallbearers are Billy Moon, Donald Moon, Phil Henry, Tommy Singleton, Lavelle Singleton, and Nicky McCullin. Honorary Pallbearers include Robert Clayton Alexander, Randy Reynolds, Joe Reynolds, Sidney McCullin, and Dr. Michael McCormick. Visitation is Sunday, August 30th, 2009, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Special appreciation is expressed to Premier Hospice, Prime Care Home Health, United Home Health, Agape Hospice, Dr. Michael McCormick, special friend Annette Wacasen, and a special nurse and friend Rhonda Talbot. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

ROSEMARY BURNS UPSHAW ANDERSON Kilpatrick Funeral Homes, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Rosemary Burns Upshaw Anderson will be Monday, August 31, 2009 at 11:00 A.M., at First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Officiating will be Reverend Toby Frost. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Monroe. Rosemary Burns Upshaw Anderson died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family and friends. She fought a courageous battle with cancer and was an inspiration to everyone she met. Rosemary was born on March 25, 1964, in Monroe, Louisiana, and died on Saturday, August 29, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Mark Kent Anderson, and her two children, Ainsley Scott Anderson and Mark Kent Anderson, Jr. She is survived by her mother, Martha Burns Upshaw Anderson, two sisters, Ainsley Upshaw Lewis and Allison Roane Upshaw, stepfather, Patrick H. Anderson, brother-in-law, Jason A. Lewis, nephews, John Graydon Lewis and Adam Upshaw Lewis, father-in-law, Kent Anderson, mother-in-law, Yvonne Lusk Anderson, brother-in-law, Scott Lusk Anderson, and nieces, Michelle Yvonne Anderson and Claudia Elyse Anderson. Other surviving relatives are her aunt and uncle, Rosemary Upshaw Ewing and Randy Lew Ewing of Quitman, Louisiana, and aunt Martha Carolyn Upshaw Stinson of West Monroe, Louisiana. Rosemary is preceded in death by her father, Elton Jefferson Upshaw, Jr, and her two brothers, Elton Jefferson Upshaw, III and Judson Maxwell Upshaw; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Robert Burns, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elton Jefferson Upshaw, Sr. Rosemary loved life and lived it to the fullest. She was a devoted mother, cherished daughter, generous sister, loving niece, steadfast wife and unforgettable friend. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Monroe, and attended First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Her favorite opportunities to serve included mother sponsor of Lambda Sigma Chi Sorority, chairperson for Neville High School's 75th Anniversary Gala, and participation with her husband, Mark, in the Young President's Organization, "YPO". More than anything, Rosemary loved being involved in her children's lives and giving to others. Pallbearers will be Jay Babb, Greg Cordaro, Edwin Craft, Richard Crowe, Bob Lane, Eugene Montgomery, James Moore, Trey Nelson, and Randy Smith. Family and friends send special thanks to the outstanding caregivers; Shannon Newton, Lynn Davis, Carol Crooms, Melissa Aron Gillum, Dr. Gary Burton, Dr. Greg Boyce, Dr. Scott Barron, Dr. John Ledbetter, Dr. Barry Weinberger, and Dr. Sanford Katz. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 31, 2009, at 9:30 A.M. until service time at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Neville High School Alumni and Friends Association, Neville High School Live Oak Preservation Fund, The Bill Ruple-Charlie Brown Scholarship Fund, or First Baptist Church in West Monroe. Please remember the Bible verse that inspired Rosemary through this difficult time: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13 Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com

THOMAS M. PACE Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Funeral services for Mr. Thomas M. Pace, 81, of Start, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, August 31, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow at Start Cemetery at Start, LA. Mr. Pace passed away Friday, August 28, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty years, Bernice Pace; parents, E.W. and Emmie Pace; brothers, E.W. Pace, Jr., Billy Ray Pace, and Royce Pace. Survivors include his daughter, Carolyn Sue Dean and husband Thomas of Bastrop, LA; sons, Tommy Pace of Start, LA and Michael Pace and wife Kathy of Start, LA; ten grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and several special nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, August 30, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

VICTOR AVERITTE Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7 Services for Mr. Victor Averitte of Downsville, LA will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, August 31, 2009 at Downsville Baptist Church in Downsville, LA. Bro. Mike Devillier and Bro. Charles Davis will officiate. Interment will follow in the Downsville Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 12:00 noon until the service. Mr. Averitte passed from this life on Friday, August 28th at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. He was born September 10, 1916 and was 92 years old. Mr. Averitte is preceded in death by his wife Louise Roberts Averitte, his parents Vester and Velma Averitte and his siblings Verma, Herman & Lillian. He is survived by three daughters, Margerite A. Hammons and husband Jerry of Baton Rouge, Betty A. Leachman (husband George deceased) of Ruston, Connie A. Sullivan-Guillot and husband Harvey of West Monroe; grandchildren Melinda Hammons Robert and husband Barry and son Victor and daughter Sarah of Prairieville; David Hammons of Galveston,TX; Sharon Hammons Marchand and husband Rodney and son Adam of Germantown, TN; Lisa Leachman Hinman and son Philip and daughter Melissa and granddaughter Aliya of Ruston and CA; Van Leachman and wife Shelly and son Layton of Sachse, TX; Stacy Sullivan of Phoenix, AZ; Sonya Sullivan Wilder and son Jacob and daughter Victoria of West Monroe. Pallbearers will be Mr. Averitte's grandsons David Hammons, Van Leachman and Stacy Sullivan and great grandsons Adam Marchand, Victor Robert and Jacob Wilder. Memorials may be made to the Downsville Baptist Church, Bathroom Addition Fund, Downsville, LA, 71234. Thank you to Glenwood Regional Medical Center employees and staff for their care and compassion during this last month. A special note of thanks to Dr. Ron Hammett and Dr. Virginia Gonzales as well as the Glenwood physicians for their guidance, compassion and understanding. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

WILLINE BOXLEY NENNEY Cremation Society of Texas Houston, Texas Willine Boxley Nenney, 91, died peacefully at home August 27, 2009. Her husband of 65 years, Chester A. Nenney, Jr., died May 30. They grew up eight blocks apart and met in high school. We envision a sweet and tender reunion. Willine Watson Boxley, was born Nov. 12, 1917 in Monroe, La. She was known as "one of the prettiest girls in Monroe". She graduated from Northeast La. Junior College. Mother's group of dear school friends weathered the Great Depression and World War II and remained close throughout their lives. Mother had lived in one town and one house all her young life. On March 24, 1944 Willine married Chester, a B-17 pilot home from the war in Europe. As the wife of a petroleum engineer, she learned to pack, moving her family to Lumberton, MS., Monroe, Houston, Lafayette, Liberal, KS., and back to Houston. Wherever she and Chester were they made a home and many good friends. She filled a traditional lifelong role as wife and mother with flair and fun. Mother is remembered for her sweet, quiet nature, her ageless beauty and her love of family and friends. Her parents were William Wilson Boxley and Georgie Watson Boxley. She leaves her daughter Susan Nenney and son-in-law Louis Parks. The family thanks LaShonda Edwards, Gretel Vassel, especially Ernestine Dickerson and the Red Team at Houston Hospice for their thoughtful, loving care and kindness. A private memorial service will be held later in Monroe. The family suggests a contribution to St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, 8915 Timberside Dr., Houston, 77025 or Houston Hospice, 1902 Holcombe, 77030.

Viriginia E. Ashley, 90
Virginia Elizabeth Williamson Ashley of West Monroe, a retired business owner, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1:15 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Billie Lee Pickens of West Monroe, a sales person, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Donald Ray Smith, 57
Donald Ray Smith of West Monroe, an auto body paint mechanic, died Thursday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Fran Guthrie Talley, 71
NEW ORLEANS — Fran Guthrie Talley, formerly of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Cathey, Laris D. "Shorty": 2 p.m. Sunday, Hodge Baptist Church, Hodge.

Edmiston, Gary Darrell: 10 a.m. Monday, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.

Jacobs, Pearlene: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe.

Jones, Lula: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe.

Moton, John: 11 a.m. Monday, Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Patrick, R.S.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Harvest AssemBillie Lee Pickens, 89bly of God Church, Oak Grove.

Singleton, Dewey H.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Salem Cemetery, Dubach.

Smith, Lawrence W.: 11 a.m. Monday, East Mount Olive Baptist Church, Redlick, Miss.

LARIS D. "SHORTY" CATHEY Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Services celebrating the life of Laris D. "Shorty" Cathey, 85 will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, August 30, 2009, at Hodge Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Norris Curry and Rev. Perry Lassiter. Interment will follow at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Jonesboro, LA. Visitation with the family will be held at Edmonds Funeral Home from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 29, 2009. Born November 13, 1923, to Emma Kelly and Herman D. Cathey, Laris was one of nine children. As a child, he and his family moved to Hodge, LA. where he lived for the remainder of his life. During WWII, Laris served as a soldier for the U.S. Army in the campaigns of the Pacific Theater. He worked 30 years for Continental Can Company until his retirement in 1978. Throughout his life, Laris was an avid gardener, golfer and sportsman. He enjoyed drinking coffee and sharing life stories with everyone he met. His patience and gentle nature gladdened the lives of those who knew him, especially his many grandchildren he cherished so dearly. Laris passed away on August 25, 2009, at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA., surrounded by friends and family. Laris is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Era; sisters, Eva Dell Baerwitz, Mary Fern Winter, Tina Womack and Phyllis Lowell; children, Ann Martin, Terri Cathey, Laris D. Cathey, Jr., and Kristy Salter; grandchildren, Debra Bailey, Lori Strickland, Kelly Ray, Jill Cameron, Rob Harrell, Jeremy Cathey, Jessica Pixley, Casey Cathey and Mary Beth Salter; great-grandchildren, Katie White, John David Fife, Will Whitehead, Erin Cameron, Elizabeth Ray, Alysa Cathey, Sarah Kate Cathey, Austin Harrell, Jonathan Ray, Ramsay Cathey, Scottlynn Cathey, Halle Harrell and Larkin Cathey; great-great grandchildren, Joseph Reed and Abigail White. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters and his great-grandson, Daniel Fife. Pallbearers for the service will be the Deacons of Hodge Baptist Church. Honorary pallbearers include John T. Salter, Garland Walsworth, Billy Harper, Frank "Red" Stewart and Dean Robinson. Laris was the perfect example of a true country man who found joy in living a simple life. He will be deeply missed. You may send and view condolences at our website at www.edmondsfuneralhome.com

VIRGINIA ELIZABETH ASHLEY Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia Elizabeth Ashley, 90, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, August 30, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Minister Alan Robertson and Minister Mike Kellett officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Ashley was born August 23, 1919 in Sulphur Springs, TX and passed away August 27, 2009 in Monroe, LA. She was a member of White's Ferry Road Church of Christ. She enjoyed cooking and serving others. She is preceded in death by her husband, Victor Noel Ashley. She is survived by her daughters, Vicki Spruill and husband Wayne, and Beth Burns and husband Rudy; Grandchildren, Donna LaBorde and husband Rusty, Ashley Garnett and husband Max, Kristi Horton and husband Garon, Bucky Newell and wife Brenda, Kevin Newell, and Mavi Dean; great grandchildren, Jeremy Thacker and wife Heather, Lane LaBorde and wife Julien, Morgan Johnson and husband Jacob, Tyler Garnett, Hailey Horton, Zack Horton, Landon Horton, Ashley Newell, Courtney Newell, Madison Dean, Meredith Dean, Logan Newell, Landrie Gayle Newell, and Lauren Perry; and great great grandchildren, Jaxon and Jansen Thacker. Pallbearers will be Travis Sayers, Larry Flowers, Paul Stephens, Bill Durham, Alex Wade, Robert Arthur, Scott Nelson and Troy Culp. Honorary pallbearers will be Phil Brown, John Howard, Randy Kirby, Bill Ashley, Larry West, and her Domino Lunch Bunch. Visitation will be from 1:15 PM until service time Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the World Radio or We Care Ministries. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Alice Patterson Chisley, 98
Alice Patterson Chisley of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Gary Darrell Edmiston, 54
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Gary Darrell Edmiston, formerly of Ruston, a pipefitter, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Euel Odgen Hart, 76
PIONEER — Euel Odgen Hart, a boiler at Allen Canning Co., died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Campbell Church Cemetery, Pioneer.

Paul D. Holton, 65
Paul D. Holton of West Monroe, an electrician, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Peniel Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lula Jones, 104
Lula Jones of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 12:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Congo Cemetery, Oak Ridge.

R.S. Patrick, 83
OAK GROVE — R.S. Patrick, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Harvest Assembly of God Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Dewey H. Singleton, 80
ARCADIA — Dewey H. Singleton died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Salem Cemetery, Dubach. Arrangements are under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia.

John Calvin Yeldell, 84
BASTROP — John Calvin Yeldell, a retired oiler at International Paper Co., died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bartholomew Cemetery, Bastrop.

Previously acknowledged
Brown, James: 10 a.m. Saturday, Christian Fellowship Church, Monroe.
Burnette, Jerroderick: 11 a.m. Saturday, Morehouse Educational Association Building, Bastrop.
Cathey, Laris D. "Shorty": 2 p.m. Sunday, Hodge Baptist Church, Hodge.
Cox, Tommy: 1 p.m. Saturday, Greater New Hope BaptistChurch, Monroe.
England, Rev. Roosevelt: 1 p.m. Saturday, Martin Chapel Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Eshalomi, Shirley Louise Godfrey: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe.
Feltenberger, Richard R.: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
Harris, Quinton: 11 a.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Jacobs, Pearlene: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Moton, John: 11 a.m. Monday, Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Murphy, Gaston: 2 p.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Smith, Lawrence W.: 11 a.m. Monday, East Mount Olive Baptist Church, Redlick, Miss.
Smith, Thomas Jewel: 2 p.m. Saturday, Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe.
Stewart, Harry D.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.
Thompson Sr., Howard: 11 a.m. Saturday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto.
Thompson, Lue E.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer.

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

WILLINE BOXLEY NENNEY
Cremation Society of Texas Houston, Texas

Willine Boxley Nenney, 91, died peacefully at home August 27, 2009. Her husband of 65 years, Chester A. Nenney, Jr., died May 30. They grew up eight blocks apart and met in high school. We envision a sweet and tender reunion. Willine Watson Boxley, was born Nov. 12, 1917 in Monroe, La. She was known as "one of the prettiest girls in Monroe". She graduated from Northeast La. Junior College. Mother's group of dear school friends weathered the Great Depression and World War II and remained close throughout their lives. Mother had lived in one town and one house all her young life. On March 24, 1944 Willine married Chester, a B-17 pilot home from the war in Europe. As the wife of a petroleum engineer, she learned to pack, moving her family to Lumberton, MS., Monroe, Houston, Lafayette, Liberal, KS., and back to Houston. Wherever she and Chester were they made a home and many good friends. She filled a traditional lifelong role as wife and mother with flair and fun. Mother is remembered for her sweet, quiet nature, her ageless beauty and her love of family and friends. Her parents were William Wilson Boxley and Georgie Watson Boxley. She leaves her daughter Susan Nenney and son-in-law Louis Parks. The family thanks LaShonda Edwards, Gretel Vassel, especially Ernestine Dickerson and the Red Team at Houston Hospice for their thoughtful, loving care and kindness. A private memorial service will be held later in Monroe. The family suggests a contribution to St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, 8915 Timberside Dr., Houston, 77025 or Houston Hospice, 1902 Holcombe.