Obituaries - October 2009

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

ALICE PATRICIA "PATTY" NOMEY LANGLOIS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Patricia "Patty" Nomey Langlois, 50, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, October 2, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Father Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Mrs. Langlois passed away Monday, September 28, 2009. She was a customer sales rep for Labor Ready Company. She was a loving mother, sister, and friend who will be missed by all. Survivors include her son, Dennis "Clay" Pullig; brother, Joseph George "Sonny" Nomey; sister, Pamela Ann Huckaby; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Pallbearers will be Chad Huckaby, Trey Nomey, Kraig Hunter, Patrick Brown, Scotty Ellard, and Bobby Hayden. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, October 1, 2009, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with a Vigil Wake Service at 6:00 PM. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

MARY SUE RHODES WILLIAMS Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Mary Sue Williams, 73, of Delhi, devoted wife of Robert E. Williams left this life to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at the Richland Parish Hospital in Delhi. She is survived by her loving husband Robert E. Williams of Delhi and two daughters, Nan Williams of Baton Rouge, LA and Jennifer Brooks and husband, Ben of Ennis, TX; two grandchildren, Taylor and Andrew Brooks and a sister, Karyn McComb of Eugene, Oregon. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil Glen Rhodes and Jesse Compton Rhodes. Mrs. Williams was a member of the Herringville Baptist Church in Monticello, LA for over 51 years and was employed as a school teacher in East Carroll and West Carroll Parishes for 31 years until her retirement. After retirement she continued her love of children by teaching nine years at Riverfield Academy followed by two years at Delhi Charter School where she remained on their substitute list afterwards. She thoroughly enjoyed teaching children and taught three generations within the same family on some occassions. She loved to shop in the mall and often met three or four of her former students there for a lengthy visit. She was a dear loving wife and mother to her family. Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 2, 2009 in the chapel of Cox Funeral Home in Delhi with Rev. Jeff Sykes officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Kris Robinson, David Robinson, Andy Robinson, Ben Brooks, Steve Bonnette and Jeffrey Bonnette. Honorary pallbearers will be Corky Robinson, Virgil Johnson, Arlon Adams, Jimmy Rhodes Jr., Zeke Williams and Richard Torregano.

MICHAEL BRUCE MCCALL Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro, LA Mr. Michael Bruce McCall, age 63 of Calhoun, died Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Monroe following a brief illness. Mr. McCall worked as a teacher/coach/principal for the Ouachita Parish School Board for 33 years. He served as a coach and principal for Richland Parish School Board for 5 years. Michael was loved by his family, the faculty, staff, students and the basketball teams that he coached over the years. Friends may call on the family 4:30 P.M. until 9:00 PM Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Community of Christ Church near Eros and Friday, October 2, 2009 from 9:00 AM until time for services. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM with High Priest Don Hawkins and Evangelist Marilyn Soigner officiating. Interment will be at Community of Christ Church under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro. Mr. McCall is survived by wife, Irma McCall; son, Jed McCall and wife Melanie; brother, C.E. McCall and wife Nelda; sisters, Alice Parker and husband Jimmy and Pam Faulkner and husband Mike; Uncle, J.P. Mobley and wife Kay; 2 nieces; 2 nephews; a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Steve Davis, Jimmy Standard, Greg McManus, Tommy Comeaux, Paul O'Briant and Jeffery Mobley. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Fuller and Arden Chapman. Online condolences may be made at: www.southernfuneralhome.com

Teressa Adams, 86
Teressa Adams of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Betty Brown, 62
CROWVILLE -- Betty Brown, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

James David Davenport, 75
GILBERT -- James David Davenport, a retired shrimp fisherman, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Roy E. Day, 60
CROWVILLE -- Roy E. Day, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Mary Elizabeth Duncan, 77
BASTROP -- Mary Elizabeth Duncan, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Naomi B. Gray, 87
Naomi B. Gray of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jesse Marquis Hodge, 34
Jesse Marquis Hodge of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5:30 p.m. Friday, with family hour from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Congo Cemetery, Oak Ridge.

Armon Eugene Kelly, 90
Armon Eugene Kelly of West Monroe, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery, Sikes.

Claude E. Lupo, 89
WINNSBORO -- Claude E. Lupo, a retired farm equipment manager, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, near Winnsboro.

Jim Bob Nolan, 76
FARMERVILLE -- Jim Bob Nolan, a chemical geologist, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Thursday until service time. Burial will be in Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

James Shoemaker, 64
LAKE PROVIDENCE -- James "Chinaman" Shoemaker, a laborer, died Sept. 22. Services are 1:30 p.m. Sunday at St. James AME Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Saturday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Pastor Aubrey L. Smith, 52
Pastor Aubrey Lee Smith of Monroe, a machinist and pastor, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Starlight Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Maybelle Spatafora, 82
RUSTON -- Maybelle Spatafora, a retired nurse's aide, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Richardstein Torrence, 81
Richardstein "Precious" Torrence of West Monroe, formerly of Gloster, Miss., a retired nurse, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Gloster First Baptist Church, Gloster. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Gloster.

Jeannie Wade, 56
Jeannie Wade of West Monroe, a custodian, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Immanuel Worship and Fellowship Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Thursday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Augusta 'Gus' Whitfield, 63
Augusta "Gus" Whitfield of Monroe, a retired city of Monroe employee, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mary Sue Williams, 73
DELHI -- Mary Sue Williams, a retired schoolteacher, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi.

Herman Randall Wood, 77
Herman Randall Wood of Monroe, formerly of Pioneer, a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery, Forest.

Previously acknowledged
Langlois, Alice Patricia "Patty" Nomey: 1 p.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Myers, Garland Abbey: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Ross, Charles: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Scott, Cathy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Little Flower Catholic Church, Monroe.
Taylor Jr., Ezekiel: 1 p.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe.
Wilken, Allie Maw: 11 a.m. Friday, Zion Traveler Baptist Church, Ruston

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

CURTIS WASHINGTON MCVAY Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Curtis W. McVay was born on September 17, 1928 in Franklin Parish and went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, October 1, 2009 in Delhi, LA. He was the son of the late Clayton and Crittie McVay. He is also preceded in death by seven brothers, Homer, O'Neal, Everett, Grant, Chalmos, Lacy and Tracy McVay and one sister, Rose Odom. Curtis is survived by his wife of 60 years, Louise Bryant McVay of Delhi; two daughters, Kathryn McVay of Monroe, LA and Carolyn Leggitt and husband Keith of Delhi, LA; two sons, Lanny McVay and wife Mary and Alan McVay and wife Candace all of Monroe, LA; twelve grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; two sisters, Ethel Spence of Bossier City, LA and Fann Meyer of Monroe, LA and one brother, Wilburn McVay of Sterlington, LA. Mr. Curtis was a longtime bricklayer who retired in 1981 due to bad health. He loved his brickwork and was known all over the area for his work. He was a member and deacon for 52 years at Westside Baptist Church in Delhi where he served his Lord and church until his health kept him from attending. He touched many people through his occupation and in his service to the Lord. He loved gospel music and it was a joy to him to play the piano and mandolin. He played at church many times and loved to play music with his sons and family. Visitation will be held at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Friday, October 2, 2009. A memorial service will be held at the Westside Baptist Church in Delhi at 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 3, 2009 with Rev. Steve Hillman and Rev. Bill Lovett officiating. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Donnie Williams, Philip Williams, Brandon McVay, Jimmy Farrar, Kevin Nunnery and Hammy Peariou. Any planned memorials may be made to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our web site at www.coxfuneral.com

HERMAN RANDALL WOOD Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, Louisiana Funeral services for Herman Randall Wood, age 77, formerly of Pioneer, La will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Cox Funeral Home with Dr. Clyde Sanchez officiating. Interment will be in the New Forest Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. He is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Autumn LeeAnn Wood; parents, Eck Wood and Estel Wood. Mr. Wood served as deacon at Pioneer Baptist Church for over 20 years and was presently a member at Forest Baptist Church where he also served as deacon. He was a devoted husband and father who was loved dearly. Mr. Wood, along with his family, farmed in Pioneer for over 40 years. Herman is survived by his wife, Shirley Wood of Monroe, La; son, Hugh Wood and wife Frannie Wood of Calhoun, La; daughter, Sheila Sanchez and husband Dr. Clyde Sanchez of West Monroe, La; daughter, Cheryl Arnold and husband Dr. Tom Arnold of Shreveport, La; son, Henry Wood and wife Aubrey Wood of Ruston, La; 8 grandchildren, Heath "Woody" Wood, Wendy Petrus, Erin Nettles, Mallory Sanchez, Bradley Arnold, Sarah Arnold, Ainsley Wood, Addison Wood; 2 brothers, Richard Wood and Garland Wood; sister, Wanda Owens all from California. Pallbearers will be Steve Rye, Steve Henderson, Adam Plunkett, Howard Ainsworth, Clifton Vining, Perry Brantley. Honorary pallbearers will be Luke Rye, Bob Brantley. To leave condolences go to: www.coxfuneral.com

LUCILLE HAUGHTON Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral service for Mrs. Lucille Haughton, age 92, of Shreveport, LA formerly of Clay, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, October 4, 2009 at Clay United Methodist Church. Officiating the service will be Rev. Gary Boone. Interment will follow at New Prospect Cemetery in Clay under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mrs. Haughton was born July 18, 1917 and passed away September 30, 2009. Mrs. Haughton was a long time member of Clay United Methodist Church. She was a nurse in the U.S. Navy. Following her military service, she worked at Lincoln General Hospital as a surgical nurse. She is survived by her children; Dale Haughton and wife Kathleen of Columbus, GA, and Pam Zuniga and husband Fidi of Shreveport, LA; grandchildren: Jay Haughton, Tim Odom and Hillary Capetillo and five great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jay Haughton, Tim Odom, Rey Capetillo, Carl Atkins, Mike Haughton and Johnny Haughton. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

TERESSA "TEE" YVONNE ADAMS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Teressa "Tee" Yvonne Adams, 86, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 3, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Interment will follow in the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Adams was born on March 24, 1923, to Homer Clinton Smith Sr. and Olga Vaughn Malcolm. She passed away on September 30, 2009 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was a member of the Ridge Avenue Baptist Church and was a resident of the Ridgecrest Community Care Center. Mrs. Adams enjoyed line dancing, oil painting, drawing, crocheting and ceramics. She is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Floyd Roger Adams; by her son, Sheldon Kent Adams and by her sister, Mary Watkins. Survivors include her son, Floyd Gene Adams; daughter, Donna Blanchard and husband Michael; brothers, Clint Smith and wife Tegy, John Smith and wife Billie; sisters, Jean McCranie, JoAnn Beatty and husband David, Billie Murray and husband Lariah; grandchildren, Beau Blanchard, Carly Reci and husband Bledi, Megan Blanchard and Shelby Adams; special friend, Fay Auttonberry and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

VIRGIL LEROY MCKOIN Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Funeral services for Mr. Virgil LeRoy McKoin are scheduled for 10:30 AM Saturday, October 3, 2009 at the Mer Rouge United Methodist Church with Rev. Samuel Emanuel and Rev. Ramon Warren officiating. Interment will follow in Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday, October 2, 2009 at the funeral home. Mr. McKoin died October 1, 2009 in Mer Rouge, LA at the age of nearly 88. Born December 21, 1921, the only child of Ulla and Mignonne Izard McKoin, "near Jones" as his birth certificate stated, his family moved to Bastrop soon and he grew up there, attending East Side Elementary and Bastrop High School. He delivered newspapers first by bicycle, then by horse and lastly by a '39 Buick. He went on to Northeast Center (now ULM) for two years, where he took flying. He was in his first semester at LSU when WWII was declared, and left at mid-term, expecting to be drafted. Through a series of unexpected events, he ended up teaching flying to Army Air Corp cadets in Helena, Arkansas, and eventually went in as a cadet himself, but did not graduate before the end of the war. When the war was over, he hitchhiked to Baton Rouge to look for a job, and sort of backed into half ownership of a truck, then went on to form McKoin Trucking Company which he operated for 47 years before retiring. He married Millicent Carter Brodnax in 1958 and they lived in Baton Rouge for 50 years before moving to Mer Rouge, LA. He was a 33rd degree Mason, a Shriner, belonged to the Mer Rouge United Methodist Church, and was active in the farming business. He is predeceased by his parents and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Millicent Brodnax McKoin; a son, Hugh Phillips McKoin; a daughter, Millicent Cade McKoin and five granddaughters, Evelyne Gray Truitt, Ellsbeth Marie McKoin, Gwendolyn Carter McKoin, MacKenzie Elizabeth Niland and Sydney Cade Wacker. Pallbearers are Preston Barham, a nephew-in-law, and Dr. Louie Crook, a cousin, both of Oak Ridge, Kelly Black of Baton Rouge, Pat Bonner and William Davenport of Mer Rouge, and John Fredrick Smith, a great nephew-in-law of Calhoun. Honorary pallbearers are the many good friends he made and treasured over the years. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions to the Louisiana Methodist Childrens Home, the Louisiana Baptist Childrens Home or the Morehouse Parish Humane Society.

Sheryll Barney, 56
Sheryll Barney of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Noah A.J. Citizen, infant
COLUMBIA — Noah Al'Keem Jon'Kel Citizen, the infant son of LaToya Tatum Citizen and Albert J. Citizen, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Evening Star Baptist Church, Grayson. Burial will be in Garden Valley Church Cemetery, Columbia, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Margie DeFreese, 95
RUSTON — Margie DeFreese, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at The Presbyterian Church, Ruston. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Simsboro Cemetery, Simsboro, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Lee Fletcher, 43
Lee Fletcher of Monroe, chief of staff for U.S. Rep. John Fleming, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at First Church of God Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe and noon Monday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Betty Cardin Hayden, 62
CROWVILLE — Betty Jo Cardin Hayden, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethany Worship Center, Crowville. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Frank Hernandez, 19
DUBACH — Frank Hernandez, a clerk, died Wednesday. Services are 7 p.m. Friday at Mineral Springs Baptist Church, Dubach. Visitation is 5 p.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Wilma Hightower, 83
CHATHAM — Wilma Hightower, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Caney Lake Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Chatham Cemetery, Chatham, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Arthur Houston, 42
DENTON, Tex. — Arthur Houston, formerly of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Eddie Charles Jones, 51
TALLULAH — Eddie Charles Jones died Sept. 20. Services are noon Saturday at Solomon Temple Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Rev. Earl "Dan" McLure, 74
The Rev. Earl "Dan" McLure of West Monroe, a minister, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Curtis W. McVay, 81
DELHI — Curtis Washington McVay, a retired brick mason, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Westside Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi.

Rene` Merker, 80
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Rene` Merker, formerly of Ruston, a retired professor, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at B'Nai Israel Cemetery, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Linda Qualls, 28
RAYVILLE — Linda Qualls died Sept. 23. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Love and Charity Cemetery, Rayville.

Thomas 'Tommy' Rodgers, 74
BASTROP — Thomas "Tommy" L. Rodgers, retired from Louisiana Cotton Warehouse in Mer Rouge, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Grace Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

J.T. Robinson, 76
TERRY — J.T. Robinson died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Terry. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Camilla Scarborough, 88
FARMERVILLE — Camilla Scarborough, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Birds Chapel Church, Truxno. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Maxine Tyler Stinson, 92
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Maxine E. Robertson Tyler Stinson, formerly of Jonesboro, a credit collector, died Sept. 24. Graveside services are noon Saturday at Springhill Cemetery, Jonesboro. Arrangements are under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Rachel Tatum, 85
PINEVILLE — Rachel Tatum, formerly of Columbia, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Evening Star Baptist Church, Grayson. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Garden Valley Church Cemetery, Columbia.

Carolyn Thornton, 37
TALLULAH — Carolyn Thornton died Sept. 23. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Louis Edmond Tyner, 64
POLLOCK — Louis Edmond Tyner died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Pineville.

Joshua Wallace, 97
BASTROP — Joshua Wallace died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Star Baptist Church, Collinston. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston.

Leo Williams, 61
WINNSBORO — Leo Williams, a farmer, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Abundant Life Ministry Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro, with wake services from 7-8 p.m. Burial will be in Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner.

Previously acknowledged
Day, Roy E.: 2 p.m. Friday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Duncan, Mary Elizabeth: 2 p.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Kelly, Armon Eugene: 10 a.m. Friday, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.
Langlois, Alice Patricia "Patty" Nomey: 1 p.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Ross, Charles: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Scott, Cathy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Little Flower Catholic Church, Monroe.
Shoemaker, James "Chinaman": 1:30 p.m. Sunday, St. James AME Church, Lake Providence.
Taylor Jr., Ezekiel: 1 p.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe.
Torrence, Richardstein "Precious": 11 a.m. Saturday, Gloster First Baptist Church, Gloster.
Whitfield, Augusta "Gus": 11 a.m. Saturday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto.
Wilken, Allie Maw: 11 a.m. Friday, Zion Traveler Baptist Church, Ruston.
Williams, Mary Sue: 10 a.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.
Wood, Herman Randall: 10 a.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

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

DANIELC.WALL Daniel Wall better known as Danny was born on March 9, 1952 and passed from this life on September 29,2009. He was preceded in death by his parents L.D. Wall, Maxine Redden Wall and a brother Mitchell Wall. He is survived by two brothers Billy Wall and his wife Linda, David Wall and his two daughters; Laura Wall and Kim Thomas along with a host of friends and relatives and his longtime friend Mary Halcomb. A memorial service in Danny's honor is planned for Saturday, October 10, 2009 in the Social Room of the Bosco BaptistChurch in Bosco, La.Friends and Family are urged to attend.

DEWEY LEE FLETCHER, JR. Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Dewey Lee Fletcher Jr. of Monroe died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. He was 43. Under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe, services for Fletcher will be held Monday, October 5, beginning at 2:00 P.M. at First Church of God in Oak Grove. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. The Rev. Mark Foster will conduct services. Foster will be assisted by the Rev. Paul Ninemire and the Rev. Dennis Anger. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Sunday, October 4, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Highway 165 in Monroe. Visitation also will be held from noon until the time of services on Monday, October 5, at First Church of God in Oak Grove. Fletcher was preceded in death by his father, Dewey Lee Fletcher Sr., and his grandfather, Dayton Brown. Fletcher is survived by his grandmother, Pat Brown, West Monroe; his mother, Patricia Fletcher Irby, Monroe; two sisters, Nicki Hall, Tyler, Texas, and Ashley Simmons, Jackson, Miss.; and two nephews. Fletcher also is survived by numerous cousins, including Michael Manning, Rodney Manning, the Honorable Wendell Manning, Frank Earnest, Marty Earnest, Sam Earnest and Walter Earnest. Fletcher is survived as well by life-long friends Mike and Shirley Brown, Oak Grove. Pallbearers will be the Honorable Dr. John Cooksey, James Davison, Roy Fletcher, Sam Hanna Jr., Dr. Guthrie Jarrell, Doug Mangum and the Honorable Wendell Manning. Honorary pallbearers will be the Honorable Rodney Alexander, Ron Alexander, the Honorable Dr. John Fleming, Campbell Kaufman, Todd Perry, the Honorable Neil Riser, Joe Tannehill, the Honorable Mike Walsworth and Fletcher's Sigma Nu fraternity brothers at La. Tech University. Diagnosed with cancer in late February, Fletcher spent the past six-plus months undergoing treatment at M.D. Anderson Medical Center in Houston as well as at medical facilities in Ruston and Monroe, including St. Francis. When he was diagnosed, Fletcher was serving as chief of staff for 4th District Congressman Dr. John Fleming, a Republican from Minden. Fleming named Fletcher his chief of staff not long after Fletcher, a staunch Republican like Fleming, orchestrated Fleming's election to the U.S. House of Representatives in the fall of 2008. When Fleming tapped Fletcher to manage his congressional campaign last year, Fletcher was operating his advertising/public relations firm, The Fletcher Group, in Monroe. Fletcher also owned a Web site development company, Web Completors. He operated his own radio station, Fox 92.7, too, which aired Fletcher's popular morning talk show program, Town Hall with Lee Fletcher. Founded in 2003, The Fletcher Group focused strictly on developing advertising campaigns for private businesses in its early years of operation. Fletcher's love for politics, though, as well as his natural instincts in working in the political arena, prompted him to begin handling political campaigns as a campaign/media consultant beginning in earnest in 2006. In 2007, Fletcher served as a consultant for a host of successful legislative campaigns in Louisiana, including Rep. Bubba Chaney's, Sen. Neil Riser's and Sen. Mike Walsworth's. Fletcher also was Gov. Bobby Jindal's primary consultant for northeastern Louisiana in the gubernatorial campaign that year. Though Fletcher was a self-described "Ronald Reagan Republican," he reached across party lines to help a Democrat if he felt the Democrat was the best candidate in a race. Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo was one of those Democrats who turned to Fletcher for help when Mayo sought re-election last year. Mayo confided in a friend that hiring Fletcher made the difference between winning and losing. James Davison, a successful businessman from Ruston, first met Fletcher when Fletcher was a student at La. Tech in the 1980s. On more than one occasion, Fletcher described Davison as "the finest man I know." Davison reciprocated. In 2002, Fletcher outdistanced two prominent Republicans - former Congressman Clyde Holloway and then-state Sen. Robert Barham - to earn a spot in the run-off election in the 5th District congressional race. Fletcher met then-state Rep. Rodney Alexander, a Democrat at the time, in the December 2002 general election. Though Fletcher campaigned tirelessly for more than a year for the 5th District seat, he lost the race by less than 1,000 votes. Sensing the conservative nature of the 5th District while the prospect of Fletcher making another run for the post was highly probable, Alexander switched to the Republican Party in 2004. In time, Alexander hired Fletcher to handle somecampaign-related matters. Fletcher's familiarity with the 5th Congressional District dated to 1996, for it was in 1996 that Fletcher, 30 years old at the time, managed Dr. John Cooksey's campaign for the post. Making his first campaign for elective office, Cooksey easily outpolled a host of candidates in the primary election that year before meeting then-state Rep. Francis Thompson in the general election. Cooksey, a Republican, defeated Thompson, a veteran Democratic state lawmaker, with 56 percent of the vote. It was during that 1996 congressional campaign that Fletcher became associated with Roy Fletcher, though they were not related. Groomed and trained by Gus Weil, a famous Louisiana political operative, Roy Fletcher served as Cooksey's media consultant in the '96 campaign. Roy Fletcher also served as Lee Fletcher's media consultant in 2002 5th District congressional race. When Cooksey took his seat in the U.S. House in January 1997, Lee Fletcher joined him as his chief of staff. Fletcher maintained that position until resigning to piece together his own race for Congress in 2002, which was made possible, in part, because Cooksey vowed to serve no more than three terms in the House. Born in Monroe at E.A. Conway Hospital on April 29, 1966, Fletcher was raised in Oak Grove by his grandparents, the late Dayton Brown and his wife, Pat Brown, who was with Fletcher when he died. Fletcher often spoke glowingly of his grandparents, who raised him at their property, 9B Ranch. Fletcher credited them, too, for raising him in a manner that allowed him to succeed in life. A 1984 graduate of Oak Grove High School where he was influenced by one of his mentors, the late Manuel Welch, Fletcher attended La. Tech on an academic scholarship where he earned a degree in agriculture education in 1989. While at La. Tech, which Fletcher loved dearly, he was elected Student Government Association president. He held that post in 1988. Fletcher also held a masters in business administration, which he earned at LSU in 2000. Ironically, when Fletcher died the television set in his hospital room at St. Francis was tuned to the La. Tech-Hawaii football game, which was televised nationally by ESPN 2. At the time of Fletcher's death, La. Tech was leading, 24-6. It was at La. Tech when Fletcher was a student and a member of Sigma Nu fraternity that he met Congressman Jim McCrery. Obviously impressed with Fletcher, McCrery recommended him for a position in President George H.W. Bush's administration. Immediately following his graduation from La. Tech in August 1989, Fletcher went to work in the Bush administration at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. When Bush lost his re-election campaign to then-Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton in 1992, Fletcher lost his job in the administration and went to work for McCrery. McCrery eventually assigned Fletcher to serve as district director for McCrery's congressional office in Monroe. In the early 1990s, much of northeastern Louisiana, including Monroe, was part of the 4th District of Louisiana in the U.S. House of Representatives. It was while he lived in Monroe working for McCrery that Fletcher and Cooksey became friends and made plans to get involved in politics in their own right. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to La. Tech University. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

LOUIS EDMOND TYNER Hixon Brothers Funeral Home Memorial services for Louis Edmond Tyner will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, October 4, 2009, at Pollock United Methodist Church, Pollock, LA with Reverend Eddie Carpenter officiating. There will be a reception at the church immediately following the service. His final resting place will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA. Mr. Tyner, 64, of Pollock, passed away September 30, 2009. Louis graduated from West Monroe High School, received his bachelor's degree from University of Louisiana at Monroe and performed post graduate studies at Loyola University. Louis was a stock broker, real estate investor, small business owner and most recently, a substitute teacher at Grant High School and choir member of Pollock United Methodist Church. "Sonny" as he was known to family, will be remembered as a caring person with a wry sense of humor who enjoyed spending time with his loved ones, talking about current events, traveling and walking his dogs. He found serving others especially rewarding and enjoyed his role as substitute teacher and FEMA volunteer. He was preceded in death by his father, George Edmond Tyner; mother, Glyde Holmes Tyner Pettit. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Tracy Tyner of New York, NY and Jennifer Tyner of Atlanta, GA; sister, Bonny Herndon of Waco, TX; niece, Jane Herndon of Waco, TX; nephew, Paul Herndon and his wife Stephanie of Gilmer, TX; great nephews, Mark and Jacob Herndon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pollock United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 418, Pollock, LA 71467. To extend online condolences to the Tyner family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com

REV. EARL "DAN" MCLURE Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Rev. Earl "Dan" McLure, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, October 4, 2009 at First Assembly of God Church, West Monroe, LA. Rev. Richard Crockett and Rev. Roy Kindrix will officiate. Interment will follow at Beulah Cemetery Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. On August 27, 1935 a very important happening took place out on the Lone Prairie near Monticello, Arkansas. A bouncing baby boy was born to Lora and Earlie McLure! This was their 9th child and second son. His name was Earl Daniel McLure but at an early age he took on the nickname of Biddie Boy. You see his father was called Big Boy (because of this his large stature and big heart). I was told that Biddie Boy had it hard when he was growing up. It was said that the seven sisters, six of them older than he gave him a hard time. In the summer of 1953 he graduated from Drew Central High School and came to Monroe, Louisiana to seek his fortune or to make a million! There were two major happenings in his life the year of 1955. While attending revival services in West Monroe, Louisiana he felt the call of God into the ministry. Just before Christmas that year he went caroling with some young people from the local church. He met a young country girl, Lylia Crocker, whom he fell in love with and she became his wife on May 5, 1956. They made their home in a small town just a few miles west of Monroe, LA. Dan was licensed with the Assemblies of God Louisiana District that year and has ministered in churches in and around this area. He pastored for 51 years in Monroe and outlying areas and was currently serving as pastor of Calhoun. He is survived by his wife, Lylia Crocker McLure; son, Danny McLure and wife Perri Jo; daughter, Sonya Temple; granddaughter, Angela McLure Abbott and husband George, Amanda McLure, Kimberly McLure and Miranda Rowan and friend Demetrius Johnson; grandsons; Adam Rowan and wife Kara and Evan Rowan; great grandchildren; Abigail Abbott, Stormy Rowan, Amiee Rowan, Isabelle Abbott and Carter Rowan; sister, Modell Narron and Virginia Robinson, Lucille Burroughs and husband John and Martha Woods and husband Larry; brother, William Fain McLure and wife Geraldine. Pallbearers will be Adam Rowan, Evan Rowan, Tim Ross, Tom Batterton, George Abbott and Demetrius Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Cantrel, Eddie Ward, Albert Wells, Jimmy Davis and James Burnett. Our deepest love and appreciation goes out to our friends, family, Dr. Koepke and the Glenwood Hospital CV-ICU staff during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Aged Ministers Assistance 1445 Boonville Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802. Visitation will be held 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Welch Lively, Sr. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for Mr. Welch Lively, Sr., age 97 of Columbia, will be held 2PM Sunday, October 4, 2009 from the Columbia Chapel of Riser Funeral Home with Rev. Shane Duke officiating. Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. The Lively Family will receive guests on Saturday evening from 5PM to 9PM at the funeral home. Mr. Lively was born November 20, 1911 in Columbia to the union of Moses Walker and Ethel Mae Hudson Lively and passed away October 1, 2009 at Citizens Medical Center in Columbia following an extended illness. Welch Lively was a member of Sandy Bayou Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II and served during the Rhineland and European Campaigns. He was a Range Rider in the 1920's and early 1930's. He retired from the LA Wildlife and Fisheries as a Management Area Supervisor and served in that capacity for thirty-three years. He was the original area Supervisor over the Old Caldwell Refuge from the 1940's to 1970's also Russell Sage and Ouachita Wildlife Management Areas until 1975. He was instrumental in bringing deer from Wisconsin in the early 1950's to the Caldwell refuge. He also trapped native turkeys in Tensas Parish and relocated them to Caldwell Parish. He was a farmer, horse and cattleman, hunter and fisherman who lived his entire life exactly as he wanted. He was preceded in death by his lifelong love and wife, Erpha E. Harvey Lively, his parents and by his only sister, Modie Mae Lively Harvey. He is survived by a daughter, Miss Ethel E. Lively, son, Welch "Pete" Lively, Jr. and wife Margaret all of Columbia, four grandchildren: Danny Lively and wife, Carla of Crowville, Tommy Lively and wife, Linda of Eros, Phyllis Ballard and husband, Roger of Columbia and Scott Lively and wife, Cheryl of Columbia, ten great-grandchildren, thirteen great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers include: Ben Lively, T.J. Lively, Brandon Lively, Colt Lively, Ryan Ballard, Shannon Varnell, Blake Wheeler and Jeremy Hair. Online condolences may be sent at www.riserfuneral homes.com.

WILMA GRIFFITH HIGHTOWER Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Funeral services for Wilma Griffith Hightower will be held at Caney Lake Baptist Church on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 2:00 PM. Officiating will be Bro. Booty Garlington, Bro. Jackie Hightower, Bro. Joe Reynolds and Bro. Russell Rhodes. Wilma Griffith Hightower was born January 27, 1926 in Chatham, LA, to the union of Thomas Jackson Griffith and Nita Loflin Griffith. She passed away October 1, 2009. She was a devoted wife to her husband Harold Hightower for 61 years. She was a loving mother to her seven children, Bob Hightower and wife Sue, Ronnie Hightower and wife Brenda, Freddie Hightower and wife Terri, Thomas Hightower and wife Anita, Lily Spires and husband Raymond, Trixy Raina Lenard and husband Ken and Lori Hightower. She has 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, one sister and husband, Harold Hightower. Our mother, known affectionately as "Bibber," was a devoted Christian and served the Lord all of her life witnessing to many, with the example she set as a humble servant of the Lord. Always quiet spoken, she taught many girls in GA's with encouraging words of wisdom. Mama was a faithful member of Caney Lake Baptist Church, a leader and active member of WMU, and most importantly was a dedicated Prayer Warrior! Her greatest joy was serving the Lord! She lived her life always trusting Him to take care of her family, praying for and witnessing to each of them. Mostly she was concerned for the souls of man, never letting a chance slip by to testify of the Lord's good works. Mama lived modestly and felt she was rich because she knew material things were not the most important issues in life. She lived and taught honesty, character, integrity, faithfulness and hard work. Each winter, she experienced and enjoyed the fruits of her labor from the summer garden where she worked diligently to provide home grown vegetables for her family. Each summer, she enjoyed the meat she helped preserve during the winter. There was never a time her family went without food. Every Saturday there was enough food on her table to feed as many as would show up. God always provided! Holidays were made special with food and fun over at Mama's house. We'd all gather around the piano to sing Christmas carols at almost any occasion. Mama so loved beautiful music! The outdoors were most gorgeous to her, plowed fields, sunsets, cows grazing, gardens but especially the flowers and birds, which spoke volumes to her about the Great Creator. Fond memories of fishing for bream off her own special pier and those picnics at the pond will forever be etched in our hearts. Yearly fall hay rides and wiener roasts will be sorely missed. Each one of her children and grand children were loved dearly and were very special to her. Her family would like to thank all of the hospital staff and other professionals who provided for her care, especially nurse Karen, Adrienne Starks and Myra Clemons. Thank you to all who prepared and brought meals for our family. It is a tremendous blessing to have such wonderful friends. Pallbearers will include, her grandchildren, Scotty Buxton, Ron Hightower, Jay Hightower, Kaleb Smalling, Glenn Hightower and Rich Waldroup. Honorary pallbearers will include, Raymond Spires, Ken Lenard, Jackie Hightower, Jimmy Don Hightower and the deacons of Caney Lake Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers please give a donation to the American Heart Association.

Teressa Yvonne 'Tee' Adams, 86
Teressa Yvonne "Tee" Adams of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Irene Burgess Hood Clurdy, 92
GARLAND, Texas -- Irene Burgess Hood Clurdy, a homemaker formerly of Ruston, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Funeral Home, Ruston.

Elliot D'Evereux Coleman IV, 42
ST. JOSEPH -- Elliot D'Evereux Coleman IV died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Sevier United Methodist Church, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Lucille Haughton, 92
SHREVEPORT -- Lucille Haughton, a nurse formerly of Clay, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Clay United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Clay Cemetery.

Wilma Hightower, 83
CHATHAM -- Wilma Hightower, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Caney Lake Baptist Church. Burial is in Chatham Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Florence Anna Long, 78
Florence Anna Long of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Christian Life Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Huey P. Martin, 72
CLARKS -- Huey P. Martin, a carpenter, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

James Gregory Stokes, 37
GILBERT -- James Gregory Stokes, a residential construction worker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Previously acknowledged
Citizen, Noah Al'Keem Jon'Kel: 2 p.m. Saturday, Evening Star Baptist Church, Grayson.
DeFreese, Margie: 2 p.m. Saturday, The Presbyterian Church, Ruston.
Fletcher, Lee: 2 p.m. Monday, First Church of God Church, Oak Grove.
Hayden, Betty Jo Cardin: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bethany Worship Center, Crowville.
Hightower, Wilma: 2 p.m. Saturday, Caney Lake Baptist Church.
Hodge, Jesse Marquis: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Houston, Arthur: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.
Jones, Eddie Charles: noon Saturday, Solomon Temple Baptist Church, Tallulah.
McVay, Curtis Washington: 2 p.m. Saturday, Westside Baptist Church, Delhi.
Qualls, Linda: 2 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville.
Robinson, J.T.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Terry.
Rodgers, Thomas "Tommy" L.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Grace Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Ross, Charles: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.
Scarborough, Camilla: 11 a.m. Saturday, Birds Chapel Church, Truxno.
Scott, Cathy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Little Flower Catholic Church, Monroe.
Shoemaker, James "Chinaman": 1:30 p.m. Sunday, St. James AME Church, Lake Providence.
Smith, Pastor Aubrey Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Starlight Baptist Church, Monroe.
Stinson, Maxine E. Robertson Tyler: noon Saturday, Springhill Cemetery, Jonesboro.
Tatum, Rachel: 2 p.m. Saturday, Evening Star Baptist Church, Grayson.
Taylor Jr., Ezekiel: 1 p.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe.
Thornton, Carolyn: 1 p.m. Saturday, Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Torrence, Richardstein "Precious": 11 a.m. Saturday, Gloster First Baptist Church, Gloster.
Wallace, Joshua: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Star Baptist Church, Collinston.
Whitfield, Augusta "Gus": 11 a.m. Saturday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto.
Williams, Leo: 1 p.m. Saturday, Abundant Life Ministry Church, Winnsboro.
Wood, Herman Randall: 10 a.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grov

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

ANDREW T. "BUDDY" HARRELSON Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Buddy Harrelson of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 7, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Jon Tellifero and Rev. Marla Munn officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Harrelson passed away on September 28, 2009 at 10:15 PM. He was 87 years old. He was a WW II veteran, an honor Marine of his platoon and was stationed in Hawaii in 1944. Mr. Harrelson was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church of West Monroe and managed Foremost Dairies in Shreveport and West Monroe until he retired. He was active in the Rotary Club, Lions Club, and the United Way. He was also a Masonic Mason. While president of the West Monroe Chamber of Commerce, he was instrumental in forming the West Monroe Boy's Club. After his retirement, he pursued his hobby of rose growing and he succeeded in winning many awards in the National and Regional Rose Society exhibitions. Mr. Harrelson's friends and family say he was one of the most honest men they had ever known. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mildred Yvonne Causey Harrelson; his daughters, Beverly Forester and husband Jay and Twyla Smith and husband David; his son, Andrew T. Harrelson, Jr. and wife Kathy; his 12 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren, two brothers, Eugene and William Harrelson. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of West Monroe Building Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

HUEY PIERCE MARTIN Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for Mr. Huey Martin, age 72 of Clarks, will be held at 10:00 AM, graveside, Monday October 5, 2009 at the Harris Chapel Cemetery at Olla with the Rev. Kenneth Nethery officiating. Services are under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia where visitation will be held on Sunday evening from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Huey Pierce Martin was born September 28, 1937 in Kelly, LA to the union of his parents Elijah Martin and Minnie Eva McDaniel Martin. He passed from this life on October 2, 2009 following an extended illness. He was a loving husband, father, and Paw-Paw. He was a retired carpenter and a longtime resident of Denham Springs. He served in the United States Army and was a member of the United Church of God. He was a 1955 graduate of Kelly High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Eva Belle Gore, Willie Mae Gore, Juanita Cupples, and Margie Shoemaker; also his brothers: Howard L. Martin, Willard Martin, Boyce Martin, and Jimmy Martin. Survivors include his wife of forty-seven years, Carol Horn Martin; his daughter, Lisa Cummins; son, Michael P. Martin and wife Teresa; grandchildren, Brandon Long, Sara Ann Martin, Anthony Cummins, Shanna Cummins, and Chera Cummins; great-grandchildren, Brandon D. Long, Dylan Long, and Blake Long; sisters, Mary Lou Turner, and Ruth Hudspeth; and numerous nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be sent at riserfuneralhomes.com

JOHN PATRICK KELLY Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for John Patrick Kelly, 54, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at North Monroe Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Dye officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Kelly passed away Friday, October 2, 2009. A graduate of Louisiana Tech in Civil Engineering, with post graduate work at the University of New Orleans, John began his career as a Civil Engineer with the State of Louisiana in 1979. This is where he met and married Sylvia, the love of his life. He was the District Administrator of District 05, DOTD. His favorite pastime was spending time with his precious son, John, Jr., enjoying sports and the outdoors. Preceding him death were his parents, George and Helen Kelly; and one sister, Millie Kelly Bartley. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Tarver Kelly; one son, John Patrick Kelly, Jr.; three step children, Jodi Tarver, Josh Tarver and wife Erin, and Jennifer Tarver Knight and husband Jimmy; nine grandchildren; brothers, George Kelly and wife Helene, and Hank Kelly and wife Kathy; sisters, Cass Quinn and husband Mike, Haidy Qualy and husband Bob, and Mary Pschenica and husband Steve; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Marshall Sanders, Mike Wilkes, Todd Nelson, Lee Waltman, Mike McMellon, Kevin Quinn, Mike Quinn, and Brian Quinn. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to Louisiana Tech University Civil Engineering Department.

Brian G. 'Rooster' Armstrong
BASTROP — Brian G. "Rooster" Armstrong, an ironworker, died Monday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Monday at Causey Cemetery, north of Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Charles W. Carroll, 42
Charles W. Carroll of Monroe, a mechanic, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at New Antioch Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Bright Water Cemetery, Alto.

Susan Denise Gross Gilley, 51
EDEN, N.C. — Susan Denise Gross Gilley, a cashier, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Welch Lively Sr., 97
COLUMBIA — Welch Lively St., a retired wildlife management area supervisor, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

James Hugh McHenry, 56
James Hugh McHenry of Monroe, a retired construction worker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Clark-Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Rev. Earl "Dan" McLure, 74
The Rev. Earl "Dan" McLure of West Monroe, a retired minister, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at First Assembly of God, West Monroe. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Vince Niles Musgrove, 57
MER ROUGE — Vince Niles Musgrove, a retired used car manager, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation will be 1 p.m until service time at the funeral home.

Willie Fred Rawls Sr., 70
BASTROP — Willie Fred "Poppy" Rawls Sr., a retired supervisor at International Paper Co. and Smurfit Stone Container, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Pine Grove South Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Charles D. Reeves, 73
BERNICE — Charles D. Reeves, a retired bulk plant operator, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Evergreen Baptist Church near Bernice. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

James Gregory Stokes, 37
GILBERT — James Gregory Stokes, a residential construction worker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Calvin Stowe, 61
RAYVILLE — Calvin Stowe, a mobile home installer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Previously acknowledged
Coleman, Elliot D'Evereux IV: 2 p.m. Sunday, Sevier United Methodist Church, Ferriday.
Fletcher, Lee: 2 p.m. Monday, First Church of God Church, Oak Grove.
Haughton, Lucille: 2 p.m. Sunday, Clay United Methodist Church, Clay.
Long, Florence Anna: 2 p.m. Sunday, Christian Life Church, Monroe.
Robinson, J.T.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Terry.
Shoemaker, James "Chinaman": 1:30 p.m. Sunday, St. James AME Church, Lake Providence

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

JAMES F. PATRICK Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. James F. Patrick, 91, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Interment will follow at Mt. Ararat Cemetery near Downsville. Rev. Waymon Warren will be officiating, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Patrick was born on July 14, 1918 in Union Parish, LA and died October 3, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. He is preceded in death by his first wife; Orelle Bearden Patrick, second wife; Helena Downs Patrick, third wife; Sarah Vestal Patrick, son; James Prentice Patrick, daughter; Penny Kay Patrick Murphy. Survivors include his children; Wilma Louise Cole of West Monroe, Leon Patrick and wife Patricia of McCamey, TX, Clark Dennis Patrick, Sr. and wife Jimmie of West Monroe, brother; S.R. Patrick of Downsville, sisters; Topsy Spillers of Downsville, Lela Bearden of Farmerville, Louise Senn of Clarksville, TN, Eddie Fay Jordan of Downsville, grandchildren; John Cole, Jr. of West Monroe, Shane Patrick and wife Melissa of Mountain Home, AR, Todd Patrick and wife Janis of El Dorado, AR, Zac Patrick and Tyson Patrick of McCamey, TX, Tina Patrick Floyd and husband Jamie of West Monroe, Denise Patrick Johnson and husband Kenny of Alabaster, AL, Clark Patrick II and wife Chasity of West Monroe, Charlie Murphy Kelley and husband Chris of West Monroe. Also survived by eleven great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be member of the Men's Sunday School Class at Fair Park Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Contributions may be made to Ouachita Parish 4-H Scholarship Fund, 704 Cypress St., West Monroe, LA 71291 or the charity of your choice. Online condolences maybe sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

ROBERT M. "BOB" JOHNSTON Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA Robert M. "Bob" Johnston, 85, of Rayville suffered a brief illness and was called home by our Lord on October 3, 2009 at the Richardson Medical Center in Rayville. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert A. and Lillian Johnston and his late wife, Annie Ruth Johnston. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Jimmie Louise Powell Johnston of Rayville; one daughter, Annette Eppinette of Rayville, two grandchildren, Robin Erwin and husband, Bobby of Monroe and Jeff Jones of Winnsboro; great granddaughter, Baylee Erwin of Monroe; brother, Max C. Johnston of Alexandria, LA; two step-daughters, Linda Smalling of Rayville and Mamia Powell of Dallas, TX; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rayville and served as an usher. Member of VFW and the American Legion. He was a retired farmer and cattleman. Also known as an old cowboy with many children, "family and friends" learning to ride horses under his guidance. He was an Auxiliary Deputy with the Richland Parish Sheriff's office. Bob loved to talk and enjoyed meeting and greeting everyone. He was a loving husband, a great father, a wonderful grandfather and excellent great grandfather. He will be missed greatly by his family and friends. Services will be held at the Rayville First Baptist Church at 2:00 PM, Monday, October 5, 2009 with Rev. Joe Senn officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Pallbearers are Andrew Cole, J.B. Montgomery, O.G. Morris, Johnny Morris, Jim Adams, Wenchy Greer, Jimmy Leggett, and Fred Lambert. Honorary pallbearers will be Andy Newsom, Lawrence Medlin, Max Peters, Claude Payne, Sonny Vidrine, Sonny Boy Dear, Alan Thompson, and Huey Franks. Special heartfelt thanks go to Dr. Dan LaFleur and the great nurses and staff at Richardson Medical Center for their wonderful care and assistance during our final days. Visitation will be 12:00 PM until the service at 2:00 PM, Monday at the Rayville First Baptist Church. Condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com

Sherryll Barney, 56
Sherryll Barney of Monroe, a florist and a cook, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Piney Grove Baptist Church in West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Winn B. Baum, 97
DELHI -- Winn Baron Baum, a retired school bus driver, died Saturday. Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hegwood Baptist Church in Epps. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the church, Burial is in Epps cemetery under the direction of First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Irene B.H. Clardy, 92
GARLAND, Texas -- Irene Burgess Hood Clardy, formerly of Ruston, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Owens Memorial Chapel in Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial is in Corinth Cemetery near Dubach.

Brenda Edwards, 57
Brenda Edwards of Monroe, a tax preparer, died Tuesday. Services are at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is in Asbury Cemetery in Chatham.

Erin L. Fletcher, 32
BASKIN -- Erin Leigh Fletcher, an office manager, died Sunday. Graveside services are at 3 p.m. Monday at Reagan Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Adrian Gonzales, 15
COLUMBIA -- Adrian Gonzales, a student, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Roy K. Harper, 63
DOWNSVILLE -- Roy Kenneth Harper, a pest control company owner, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville.

Robert M. Johnston, 85
RAYVILLE -- Robert M. "Bob" Johnston, a farmer, died Saturday. Services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Rayville First Baptist Church. Visitation is from noon until time of service at the church. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville.

Huey P. Martin, 72
CLARKS -- Huey P. Martin, a retired carpenter, died Friday. Graveside services are at 10 a.m. Monday at Harris Chapel Cemetery in Olla. Arrangements are under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Robert O. Moss, 83
Robert O. "Bob" Moss of West Monroe, retired owner of Bob Moss Carpet, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Debbie R. Pylant, 55
RUSTON -- Debbie R. Pylant, an accountant, died Sunday. Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial is at New Hope Cemetery in Choudrant.

Charles D. Reeves, 73
BERNICE -- Charles D. Reeves, a retired bulk plant operator, died Friday. Services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Evergreen Baptist Church near Bernice. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial is in Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville.

Calvin Stowe, 61
RAYVILLE -- Calvin Stowe, a mobile home installer, died Saturday. Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial is in Greer Cemetery in Rayville.

Previously acknowledged
Armstrong, Brian G. "Rooster": 1 p.m. Monday, Causey Cemetery, Bastrop.
Carroll, Charles W.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe.
Fletcher, Lee: 2 p.m. Monday, First Church of God Church, Oak Grove.
Rawls, Willie Fred Sr.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Pine Grove South Cemetery, Bastrop.
Stokes, James Gregory, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

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

Adrian Martinez "Chavez" Gonzalez Riser Funeral Home Columbia,La. A Mass of Christian Burial for Adrian Martinez "Chavez" Gonzalez, age 15, of Columbia, will be held at 12 Noon Wednesday at the St. Johns Roman Catholic Church in Columbia with Father Rigoberto Betancurp officiating. Interment will follow in the Monroe Memorial Park in Monroe with services under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Visitation will be on Tuesday evening from 4 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Adrian was born on July 24, 1994 at Shreveport, LA and passed from this life on Sunday October 4, 2009 at his residence following a brief illness. Although Adrian suffered from Muscular Dystrophy he never let it get him down. He recently participated in G.U.M.B.O. games receiving several awards. Adrian was a bright and caring person and was always thinking of others before himself. Some of his happiest times were spent playing his video games and going on vacation to Mexico. Adrian was an eighth grade student at Caldwell Parish Junior High School. Survivors include: His father: Audius "Charingo" Gonzalez Negrete, brother: Luis Raul Gonzalez, one sister: Macy Lane Elizabeth Parker, grandparents: Atanacio Gonzalez Cervantes and Gloria Negrete DeAnda de Gonzalez of San Miguel de Allende Guanajuato, Mexico; Uncles Juan Luis Gonzalez of Monroe,La., Eutimio Gonzalez of Ruston, LA , Jose Gonzalez of Winnsboro, and a host of family and friends here and in Mexico. Serving as pallbearers will be Maxie Atkins, Octavio Gonzalez, Fernando Hernandez, Cedillo Vasquez, Erasto Solis, and Randy Parker. Honorary pallbearers include Juan Luis Gonzalez, Eutimio Gonzalez, Jose Gonzalez, Fortino Aldama, Valtazar Moya, and John Carraway. In lieu of flowers, any planned memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, or to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Online condolences may be sent to riserfuneralhomes.com.

CHARLES REEVES FARRAR FUNERAL HOME Farmerville, LA. Funeral services for Mr. Charles Reeves, 73, of Bernice will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at Evergreen Baptist Church with Bros. Charles Davis, Francis Smith, Harvey Hoffman and Father Ned Webster officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Reeves, a retired operator at Schumberger, died October 2, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents & 6 siblings. Survivors include his wife, Laverne Reeves; son, Randall Reeves; brother: Joe Reeves ; brother-in-law: Otis King; 2 sisters: Daisy Swanner and Violet Day and numerous extended family. Visitation will be at Evergreen Baptist Church on Tuesday beginning at 5:00 P.M. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com.

CLARA FAE GEORGE COWAN Young's Funeral Home Ferriday, LA Clara Fae George Cowan, born Dec. 27, 1941 in St. Joseph, LA passed away Monday, Sept. 28, 2009 at her home in Denham Springs, LA following a courageous battle with cancer that began more than ten years ago. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alta Stewart George and James Aubrey George, maternal grandparents Rosemary and Elmer Stewart, paternal grandparents Pearl and Ezra George. Survivors include her beloved husband of forty-four years, Jesse K. Cowan, Jr. of Denham Springs, LA, sisters Norma George Ray and Helene George Packwood of St. Joseph, LA, one niece Jamie Packwood Pruitt and husband Lee of Maurepas, LA and the love of her heart little great niece Jo'lie Claire Pruitt of Maurepas, LA. Clara was Cissy to her family and friends. She graduated from Joseph M. Davidson High School in St. Joseph and went on to beauty school in Monroe. Upon completion she owned and operated Cissy's Beauty Nook in St. Joseph. Her calling card was "have shampoo will set". After her marriage to Jesse on April 6, 1965, she completed business school and worked in various offices in the Denham Springs area. She then graduated from paralegal school at LSU and worked in that capacity for the Division of Administrative Law Services until retirement. Cis loved her kitty, Socks, working in her yard and baking. Her specialty being desserts. She was an avid New Orleans Saints fan and had been a season ticket holder since 1988. Her greatest joy of all was the time she spent with her little great niece, Jo'lie Claire. They often baked cakes together and the bigger the mess the greater the joy. A graveside celebration of her life was held Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 at Legion Memorial Cemetery in Newellton, LA. In accordance with her wishes, scripture and prayer were done by family friend, Britt Keahey. Speakers were her niece, Jamie Pruitt and sister, Norma Ray. This celebration was concluded by Mr. Gene Burris playing "When the Saints Go Marching In" on the clarinet.

DEBBIE R. PYLANT Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Debbie R. Pylant, 55, of Ruston, LA will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel. The service will be officiated by Don McGehee with interment to follow at New Hope Cemetery in Choudrant under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Debbie was born in Houma, LA on March 12, 1954 and died on October 4, 2009 in Shreveport, LA. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ruston and was an accountant for over twenty years. Debbie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents Alton and Darlene Hull. The family would like to extend a very special thanks to Jackie Mays and Joyce Parker. Debbie is survived by her husband, Tommy Pylant of Ruston, LA; son, Aaron Pylant and wife Ashley of Minden, LA; daughter, Melissa Wilson and husband Buster of Minden, LA; son, Jay Jensen and wife Tina of Oxnard, CA; grandsons, Nathan, Dawson, and Colin Wilson; grandmother, Ruth Traphagen of Plaquemine, LA; brothers, Chris Hull and Walter Hull of Baton Rouge, LA; sister, Allison Hull of New York, NY; aunts, Sarah Gandy of Crossett, AR and Mary Groves of Tucson, AR. Pallbearers will be Jesse Pylant, Chad Leggett, Brad Goforth, Dustin Goforth, Nathan Jensen, and Gary Roberson. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Monday, October 5, 2009 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Hope Cemetery Fund in Choudrant, LA. Online condolences maybe sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Jimmy Darrell Thompson Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Jimmy Darrell Thompson, 52, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 7, 2009 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Greg and Diane Yoes will officiate. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Thompson was born March 15, 1957 in Monroe, LA and passed away Oct. 4, 2009 in Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by a sister, Vicki Smith, niece, Jami Smith Richmond, grandfather , Willie E. "Slick" Golden and grandmother, Loraine Malone Golden. He is survived by his parents, F. Lynn Thompson and Gloria Thompson; an aunt, Shirley Clampit; niece, Lisa Smith Richardson and husband Beryl; great nieces, Harlee Montgomery and Taylor Richmond; cousins, Michael Clampit and Scottie Clampit; Visitation will be held Tuesday 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

Lois Odessa Reeves Southern Funeral Homes, Inc, Winnfield, LA Mrs. Lois Odessa Reeves, age 91 of West Monroe, Louisiana left this world excited to meet with her Lord and Savior and reunite with her loving husband on Monday, October 5, 2009, at Colfax Reunion Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Colfax, Louisiana. Surviving are sons, Donell Reeves and wife Joan of Quitman, LA, Jackie Reeves and wife Gloria of Georgetown, LA, David Reeves and wife Sandy of West Monroe, LA and Kenneth Reeves and wife Sue of Verda, LA, daughter, Deveda Reeves and husband Lanny Roberts of Lake Charles, LA, three brothers, one sister, 14 grand children; and 17 great grand children. A Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield, Louisiana. Interment will follow in Mars Hill Cemetery, near Verda, LA. Online condolences may be made to the family at http://www.southernfuneralhome.com

ROBERT O. "BOB" MOSS Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Robert O. "Bob" Moss, 83, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 7, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Neil Everett and Rev. Wayne Whiteside officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Mr. Moss was born May 23, 1926 in Foules, LA and passed away on October 4, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Calhoun. Mr. Moss served in the Navy during World War II and was actively involved in the VFW. He was the retired owner of Bob Moss Carpet. He is preceded in death by his brother, James Lewis Moss; and sister, Helen Moss Rhodes. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Jane Hughes Moss; daughter, Rebecca Jane Moss; son, Robert Eugene Moss; grandchildren, Mary Catherine Herren, Randal Allen Platt, Lee Allen Garvin, and Christopher Scott Moss; great grandchild, Philip Anthony Herren; brother, Larry Dan Moss and wife Ann; sisters, Evelyn Gammill and Marilyn Coker and husband Gerald Don; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be David Turner, Mark Coker, Walter Allen, Eric Hendrix, Mike Sullivan, and Matt Coker. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Faith Sunday School Class. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Calhoun Building Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Susan Denise Gross Gilley Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA Funeral services for Susan Denise Gross Gilley, age 51, will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel in Rayville, LA with Rev. David Mosley officiating. Interment will follow in the Lynn Cemetery in Archibald, LA. Mrs. Gilley was born on August 14, 1958 in West Monroe, LA and passed away on Friday, October 2, 2009 in Eden, N.C. She was preceded in death by her parents, Billy and Yvonne Gross. Survivors include her husband of thirty years, David Gilley of Eden, N.C.; a sister, Leisa Gross of Monroe, LA; two brothers, Tommy Gross and wife, Susan of Calhoun, LA; and Danny Gross and wife, Peggy of Calhoun, LA; and numerous other extended family members. Pallbearers will be Mike Gilley, David Jordan, Jeffery Givens, Jason Givens, Dee Givens, Early R. Bradshaw, Harold Gosdin, and Doug Faulk. Visitation will be 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at Brown Holley Funeral Home in Rayville, LA. Condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com

Lawrence Crowe, 17
Lawrence Crowe of Monroe, a student, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Stephanie Platt Davis, 42
Stephanie Platt Davis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Memorial services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 2 p.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home.

Dorothy Mae Dearing, 74
BASTROP -- Dorothy Mae Dearing, formerly of Chase, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Naomi B. Gray, 87
Naomi B. Gray of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday, with family hour from 6-7 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Roy K. Harper, 63
DOWNSVILLE -- Roy Kenneth Harper, a pest control company owner, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lane Chapel Baptist Church, Downsville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

A.T. Buddy Harrelson, 87
A.T. Buddy Harrelson of West Monroe, a retired grocery store owner, died Sept. 28. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Elizabeth Louise Hill, 85
OAK GROVE -- Elizabeth Louise Hill, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hill Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Henry Johnson, 55
TALLULAH -- Henry Johnson, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

John Patrick Kelly, 54
John Patrick Kelly of Monroe, District 5 administrator for the state Department of Transportation and Development, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Trentazion T. Mays, infant
Trentazion Tawayne Mays, the infant son of Sherita Mays of Monroe, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

James F. Patrick, 91
James F. Patrick of West Monroe, a retired contractor, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Ararat Cemetery, Downsville.

Linda Pugh, 49
MOBILE, Ala. -- Linda Pugh, formerly of West Monroe, an insurance adjuster, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Alvin Shipp, 77
HEBERT -- Alvin Shipp, an oil field supervisor, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Roberta Neal Tatum, 77
COLUMBIA -- Roberta Neal Tatum, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Cherry Warren, 55
DELHI -- Cherry Warren, a nurse, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Previously acknowledged
Barney, Sherryll: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Baum, Winn Baron: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Hegwood Baptist Church, Epps.
Carroll, Charles W.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe.
Clurdy, Irene Burgess Hood: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Edwards, Brenda: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Monroe.
Pylant, Debbie R.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Rawls, Willie Fred Sr.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Pine Grove South Cemetery, Bastrop.
Reeves, Charles D.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Evergreen Baptist Church, Bernice.
Stowe, Calvin: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

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

ADA LEE HAMILTON LENARD Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Ada Lee Hamilton Lenard, 82, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, October 8, 2009 at Lapine Assembly of God Church with Rev. Herman Lenard and Rev. Jimmy Fletcher officiating. Interment will follow at Lapine Assembly of God Church Cemetery. Ada "Sis" Lenard loved her Lord, church and family. No one left her home without being fed physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Her favorite pastime was praying for someone. She will be missed by a host of family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dave Lenard and brother, Travis Hamilton. She is survived by her children, Herman Lenard and wife Jateen of Chatham, Ed Lenard and wife Charlene of West Monroe, Ray Lenard of Chatham, Gary Lenard and wife Sandy of Eros, Shirley Ackley of Chatham and Don Lenard and wife Susie of West Monroe; 16 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; sister, Mildred Lenard; brothers, Gary Hamilton and wife Betty of West Monroe and "Bud" William Hamilton and wife Paula of Georgia; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Wednesday at Lapine Assembly of God Church. Memorials may be made to the Lapine Assembly of God Church Building Fund. She has already sent back word. "It was worth it. Everything I've done was worth it." Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

ALVIN SHIPP Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for Alvin L. Shipp, age 77 of Hebert, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, October 8, 2009 from the Columbia Chapel of Riser Funeral Home with Bro. C.R. Martin officiating. Interment will follow at the Bethany Cemetery in Hebert. Visitation will be Wednesday evening at the funeral home from 2:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Alvin L. Shipp was born on October 26, 1931 in Richland Parish to the union of Alvin Lester Shipp and Bertha Duchesne Shipp. He passed from this life on Monday, October 5, 2009 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe following an extended illness. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a retired oilfield worker. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Beatrice Bamburg Shipp, step-daughter, Lucy Caldwell, seven brothers: Roy Shipp, Bob Shipp, Joe Shipp, C. H. Shipp, Shelby Shipp, Floyd Shipp and Lloyd Shipp, and one sister, Lucy Russell. He is survived by two sons: Danny Emmons and wife, Wendy of Hebert, Jimmy Emmons and wife, Tammy of Hebert, step-son, John Parker and wife, Debbie of Hebert, step-daughter, Mildred Wallace of West Monroe, two sisters: Faye Harvey and husband, Jack of Hebert and Sherry Shipp of Whitfield, MS and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Darrin Shipp, Roger Shipp, Darrell Shipp, Jonathan Mullenix, Rod Shipp and Marty Harvey. Honorary pallbearers include Jack Harvey, Otis Brown, Donnie Williams and Robert "Buster" Shipp. Online condolences may be sent to www.riserfuneralhomes.com.

Bill G. Nivens Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, MS Bill G. Nivens, age 67, and a resident of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2009, in Biloxi. Mr. Nivens was preceded in death by his parents, Roy G. Nivens and Frances Nivens; and his brother, Gerald Dean Nivens. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Johnson Nivens of Biloxi; his children, Drexel Simpson (Sandi), Phillip Simpson (Tami), James Simpson (Janie), James Nivens, Jerry Nivens, Billy Glen Nivens, Jr., all of West Monroe, LA, and Carol Simpson Gipson (Troy) of Bowling Green, KY; 22 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren; and many special friends and neighbors. He loved fishing, Crusin the Coast, and antique cars. He loved his family and friends and was always there with a helping hand. The family wishes a special thanks for Rhonda Smith and the staff of Gulf Coast Hospice for their dedication and support. Flowers may be sent to Eastside Baptist Church, Monroe, LA on Friday, October 9, 2009 or memorials may be given to Gulf Coast Hospice, 4107 Popps Ferry Rd, D'Iberville, MS 39540. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 9, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Eastside Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. An online obituary may be viewed and a guestbook signed at www.riemannfamily.com.

Dollie Ruth Scarborough Perot Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Funeral services for Dollie Ruth Scarborough Perot, 64, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, October 8, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Robin Cox and Rev. John Dallalio officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Perot passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2009. She was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her. Mrs. Perot was preceded in death by her parents, Sim R. and Ruth Lee Scarborough; and sister, Judy Fife. Survivors include her husband, Max Perot; son, Darrell Robertson; granddaughters, Jessee Robertson and Frankee Robertson; grandson, Josh Ross; brothers, Sim R. Scarborough, Jr. and wife Janie, and Jimmy Scarborough and wife Marie; brothers-in-law, George Perot and wife Betty, Bryant Fife; sister-in-law, Evelyn Perot; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mitch Craig, Dudley Brown, Bubba Plummer, Roy Elee, Paul Smith, and Ronnie Stripling. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Mary Steen Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Whittington Steen, age 92 of Kelly, will be 10AM Thursday, October 8, 2009 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Bro. Bruce McGee officiating. Interment will follow at Good Hope Cemetery in Kelly. Visitation will be Wednesday evening at the funeral home from 5PM to 9PM. Mrs. Steen was born on December 16, 1916 in Monroe to the union of William L. and Elizabeth Thurston Whittington and passed from this life on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Cornerstone Hospital in West Monroe. Mrs. Mary and her husband, Roscoe owned and operated Steen's Grocery in Kelly for numerous years. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star of Columbia and Columbia Heights Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, R.P. "Roscoe" Steen, father and mother-in-law; Vanner and Angie Steen. Survivors include three sisters: Mildred Deason of West Monroe, Kathryn Browder and husband, Dewayne of Heflin and Carrie Bryan of Downsville and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Freddie Brown, Chad Swan, Curtis Corbin, Jimmy Hottinger, Patrick Gryder and Jimmy Hendrix. Honorary pallbearers will be Dewey Baum, Bob Pardue and Eric Rogers. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com.

Mrs. Nancy Gilbert McManus Glenwood Funeral Home, Vicksburg, MS Mrs. Nancy Gilbert McManus, age 98, died Monday, October 5, 2009. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m Wednesday at Carpenter United Methodist Church in Carpenter, MS with Rev. Harold Manning officiating. Burial will follow in Carpenter Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. Wednesday until the hour of the service. Mrs. McManus lived in the Vicksburg, Utica and Carpenter areas for a number of years and had lived in Monroe for the past 40 years. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She was know as a hard worker and a helper to others. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. McManus was preceded in death by her husband James E. Gilbert, Sr., and brothers Billy Bonner and Edgar Hicks. She is survived by her husband Charles McManus of Monroe; her daughter Joyce Christine Vance of Utica; her sons William L. Gilbert of Ridgeland, MS, James E. Gilbert, Jr. and Ray L. Gilbert of Utica; her sister Josephine Jones Bennett of Rayville, LA, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be John O. Gilbert, Henry H. Vance, Jr., Ricky Vance, James G. Gilbert, Jr., Johnathan Gilbert and Brett Caldicot. Memorials may be made to Carpenter United Methodist Church.

STEPHANIE PLATT DAVIS Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA A memorial service for Stephanie Platt Davis, 42, of Monroe, will be held at 3:00 PM Thursday, October 8, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. John Yates officiating. Mrs. Davis, a former medical office manager, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2009, after a sudden illness. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy W. Davis; son, Adam Smith; daughter, Mandy Stansell; stepsons, Jarred Davis and wife Dawn, Jonathan Davis and wife Christy, and Jeffrey Davis and wife Misty; four grandchildren, parents, Charles and Jenny Platt; brothers, Charles Platt, Jr. and wife Vickie, and Rory Platt; sister, Cindy Platt Schaitel and husband Phillip; nieces, Emily McGlaughn and Hannah Schaitel; and aunts and uncles. Visitation will be Thursday from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to Angel Ministries, 509 North 2nd St., Monroe, LA 71201. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Mable Perry Bostick, 89
BASTROP -- Mable Perry Bostick, retired owner of The Fabric Shop in Bastrop, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Lloyd D. Bullock, 84
BASTROP -- Lloyd Daniel Bullock, a retired oil field worker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is from noon Thursday at the funeral home. Burial is in Christ Church Cemetery in Bastrop.

Dorothy Mae Dearing, 74
BASTROP -- Dorothy Mae Dearing, formerly of Chase, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Arrangements are under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Susan Gross Gilley, 51
EDEN, N.C. -- Susan Denise Gross Gilley, a cashier, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 1 p.m. Wednesday until service time. Burial will be in Lynn Cemetery, Archibald.

Adrian Gonzalez, 15
COLUMBIA -- Adrian "Chavez" Gonzalez, a student, died Sunday. Services are noon Wednesday at St. John's Roman Catholic Church, Columbia. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Telese Lee Jones, 59
BASTROP -- Telese Lee Jones, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Greater First Church of God in Christ, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Otto McClinton, 90
BASTROP -- Otto McClinton, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant's Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Robert O. Moss, 83
Robert O. "Bob" Moss of West Monroe, retired owner of Bob Moss Carpet, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Ursula E. Panula, 91
RUSTON -- Ursula E. Panula, a health care director, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Grace United Methodist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Doris Robinson, 86
COLLINSTON -- Doris Robinson, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Clark-Griffin Funeral Co., West Monroe.

Christine C. Shank, 69
BASKIN -- Christine Chevallier Shank, a retired telephone company employee, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Heather Tyler Storm, 32
Heather Tyler Storm of West Monroe, a dance studio owner, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jimmy D. Thompson, 52
Jimmy Darrell Thompson of Monroe, a painter, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Davis, Stephanie Platt: 3 p.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Gray, Naomi B.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe.
Harper, Roy Kenneth: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Lane Chapel Baptist Church, Downsville.
Harrelson, A.T. Buddy: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Hill, Elizabeth Louise: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Hill Baptist Church, Oak Grove.
Reeves, Charles D.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Evergreen Baptist Church, Bernice.

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

DORIS ALINE ROBINSON Clark Griffin Funeral Company West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Doris Robinson, 87, of Swartz will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday. Services will be held at Harvest Assembly of God in West Monroe under the direction of Clark - Griffin Funeral Company. Rev. Wayne James and Rev. Kenneth Martinez will be officiating. Graveside service will be at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Mrs. Robinson was born March 20, 1922, and died Tuesday, October 6, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Nancy Corbin, son Max Easterling, daughter Betty Jo Easterling, seven siblings and three great granddaughters. Survivors include her husband, Dewitt Robinson; brothers Billy and R.C. Corbin; sister, Omah Wheeler; sons J. B. Easterling and wife Mary, Robert Robinson and wife Bertha; daughters, Alene Kindrix and husband Roy, Mary Alice Hurst and husband Bobby, Jackie Martinez and husband Kenneth, Susan Robinson, Angie Balch and husband Jimmy, Rhonda Krickel and husband David, Twenty-Three grandchildren; twenty-six great grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers: Michael Martinez, Jacob Balch, Chad Balch, Clifford Hart, George Ogle, Steve Hollis On line condolences may be sent to the family@Clark-Griffin.com

Heather Tyler Storm Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorial services for Mrs. Heather Tyler Storm, 32, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, October 8, 2009 at St. Paschal's Catholic Church with Father Frank Coens officiating. Heather passed away October 6th due to complications from a car accident she had on May 7, 2003. Heather came into this world with wings on her feet loving to dance. She was a member of the Twin City Ballet Company from a very early age. Her love of teaching dance led her to buy her sister's studio in Farmerville, LA. Heather's School of Dance had many students come through the door more than 6 years she taught there. I know her life touched so many people. Heather, we love you and you will be deeply missed. She is survived by her husband, Jason Storm; son, Trenton Storm; parents, Richard and Annamarie Tyler; sisters, Kelly Coburn and husband Paul, Richina Ardoin and husband Mike, and Ashley Cleveland and husband Robert; brothers, Danny Fincher, Christopher Jason Tyler, and Rick Tyler; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time Thursday at St. Paschal's Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Brain Injury Association of America at www.biausa.org Online Registry/Condolences : www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

JONAH W. PICKERING Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Jonah W. Pickering, 35, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, October 9, 2009 at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Jonah was born July 11, 1974 in Monroe, LA and passed away October 6, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. Jonah is survived by his mother, Eddie Joy Donivan; father, Charles "Bo" Pickering and wife Judy; children; Haley Houck, Thelma Pickering, Gayle Pickering, Jonah Pickering Jr., and Rainey Gardner; sisters, Regina Worley and husband Paul, Jamie Wheeler and husband Jeremy; step-brother, R.J. Posey; nieces, Amanda Spillers and Katie Worley. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

William J. Herring, Sr. Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home, Jackson, MS Dr. William Joseph Herring Sr., 76, of Jackson, MS, passed away on October 6, 2009 in Kosciusko, MS after a lengthy illness. He was educated in public schools in Jackson and graduated from Mississippi College in 1954. He received his MME in 1960 from LSU. In 1973, he was awarded his doctorate from the University of Southern Mississippi. He began his teaching career in 1956 as a band and choral director for public schools in Vicksburg, MS. Following a 4 year stint as choral director for Jackson, MS schools, he assumed a music teacher's position with the Ouachita Parish (LA) school system and in 1971 began a three year tenure as Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Vocal Student Teachers at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He served 5 years as choral director at Westlake High School and 9 years as principal at Westwood Elementary School in Westlake, LA. He also was the founder and first conductor of the Vicksburg Civic Chorus, served for 7 years as orchestra director for the Strauss Playhouse Theater of Monroe and was assistant director for the concert choir of the University of Southern Mississippi. A retired lieutenant in the U.S. Naval Reserve, Dr. Herring also served as conductor of the Naval Officers Glee Club of Long Beach California, and a minister of music at numerous churches in Mississippi and Louisiana. Dr. Herring is past president of the Louisiana Music Educators Association and has received a number of honors in the music field. Among his highlights of his career was serving as musical director of the "Pat Boone Christmas Special" while in Monroe, and selected as one of the nation's 100 outstanding choral directors by the National Music Educators Journal. After retirement he remained active in church, traveled across the country, enjoyed fishing and hunting. Bill was a Christian. He was hard working, loved his family and friends, and was best known for his devotion to music. He had an amazing life. Dr. Herring is survived by his three children, Diana Herring Collins of Ridgeland, MS, William (Bill) Joseph Herring Jr. and his wife Pam of Brandon, MS, and Joseph Trenton (Trent) Herring and his wife Yenid of Little Rock, AR; two grandchildren, Lauren Collins and Katie Collins Galliano; and one brother, James Harold Herring. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence Benton Herring Sr. and Minnie Mc Williams Herring; brother Clarence Benton Herring Jr.; and sister Minnie Gay Herring Boyles. Family will received friends from 9:00am Friday October 9, 2009 until the 11:00am funeral service at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home on High Street in Jackson. Dad will be sadly missed, forever in our hearts and always loved; God couldn't have sent us a better father or friend.

Lloyd D. Bullock, 84
BASTROP -- Lloyd Daniel Bullock, a retired oil field employee, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is noon until service time Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Eunice O. Chapman, 79
Eunice Olivia Chapman of West Monroe, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lawrence Crowe, 17
Lawrence Crowe of Monroe, a student, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Jay`Ren Dukes, infant
EL DORADO, Ark. -- Jay`Ren Peter-Lathan Willis Dukes, the infant son of LaDeidra Dukes and Corenzo Willis, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Eugene Holton, 66
Eugene Holton of West Monroe, a skidder operator, died Wednesday. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ruth Hymel, 55
Ruth Hymel of West Monroe, secretary for Rays of Sonshine, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Charlotte D. Johnikin, 38
LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Charlotte Dorsey Johnikin, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Lake Providence Senior High School, Lake Providence. Burial will be in King Solomon Church Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Ada Hamilton Lenard, 82
Ada Lee Hamilton Lenard of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Lapine Assembly of God Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Thursday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marjorie B. Lewis, 76
OAK GROVE -- Marjorie Beth "Skeeter" Lewis, a clerk, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 8 a.m. Thursday until service time. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Rosa M. Martin, 63
OAK GROVE -- Rosa Margarita Martin, a secretary, died Thursday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Rosary will be at 9 a.m. Saturday. Visitation is 8 a.m. Saturday until service time.

Trentavion T. Mays, infant
Trentavion Tawane Mays of Monroe, the infant son of Sherita Mays, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Arrangements are under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Robert Owens, 55
HOUSTON, Texas -- Robert Owens, formerly of Bernice, a General Telephone Co. employee, died Sept. 30. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at New Hopewell Baptist Church, Bernice. Visitation is noon until 6 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Grandson Owney, 75
TALLULAH -- Grandson Owney, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Dollie S. Perot, 64
Dollie Ruth Scarborough Perot of Monroe, a retired bookkeeper, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Linda Pugh, 49
MOBILE, Ala. -- Linda Pugh, formerly of West Monroe, an insurance adjuster, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at St. John Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Helen W. Putnam, 89
Helen Ledbetter Williams Putnam of West Monroe, a retired businesswoman, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. West Monroe.

Billie M. Richardson, 63
RAYVILLE -- Billie Munro Richardson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mamie C. Scott, 74
FERRIDAY -- Mamie C. Scott, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are noon Friday at Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ferriday Cemetery, Ferriday.

Mary E. Shaw, 58
WINNSBORO -- Mary E. Shaw, a cafeteria worker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at King Jesus Worship Center, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday with wake services from 7-8 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Philadelphia Cemetery, Crowville.

Christine C. Shanks, 69
BASKIN -- Christine Chevallier Shanks, a retired telephone company employee, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Baskin Cemetery.

Alvin L. Shipp, 77
HEBERT -- Alvin L. Shipp, an oil field supervisor, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Bethany Cemetery, Hebert.

Mary Steen, 92
KELLY -- Mary Steen, owner of Steen's Grocery, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery, Kelly.

Max F. Stockner Jr., 54
LOW GAP, Ark. -- Max Fredrick Stockner Jr., an airplane pilot, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Leroy Sutton, 91
FARMERVILLE -- Leroy Sutton, a retired truck driver, died Sept. 30.

Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Friendship Baptist Church, Bernice. Visitation is noon-5 p.m. Friday at Memorial Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Roberta Neal Tatum, 77
COLUMBIA -- Roberta Neal Tatum, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in St. Paul Church Cemetery, Columbia.

T.B. Bertha Ware, 70
BASTROP -- T.B. Bertha Ware, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Cherry Warren, 55
DELHI -- Cherry Warren, a nurse, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Waverly. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday with wake services from 5-7 p.m. at Funerals by McFarland, Delhi. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Deartris Williams, 56
BASTROP -- Deartris Williams, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Previously acknowledged
Bostick, Mable Perry: 2 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Davis, Stephanie Platt: 3 p.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Dearing, Dorothy Mae: 11 a.m. Thursday, Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.
Gray, Naomi B.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe.
Jones, Telese Lee: 11 a.m. Thursday, Greater First Church of God in Christ, Bastrop.
Panula, Ursula E.: 11 a.m. Friday, Grace United Methodist Church, Ruston.
Storm, Heather Tyler: 2 p.m. Thursday, St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe.

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

BRAD LUTHER STOWE Aug. 25, 1982- Oct. 5, 2009 A son, brother, father, and uncle. Brad you will be greatly missed. Memorial services will be officiated by Pastor Alvin Stowe at Midway Baptist Church (361 Midway Church Rd. Rayville, LA 71269) at 2:00 PM on Sunday Oct. 11, 2009. Brad is survived by parents, Mary Ellen Stowe, Luther and Charleen Stowe; daughter, Serenity Rain Stowe; sisters, Mary Burton and husband Michael, Regina Buss and husband Jason, Ashley Smith and husband Weston; brother, Wm. Christopher Guthrie; nieces and nephews, Austin, Macayla, Alyece, and J.J., II.

EDNA FAYE LOFLIN Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA Funeral services for Edna Faye Loflin, 79, of Winnsboro, LA will be held at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, October 9, 2009 at 2:00 PM with Bro Lukins officiating. Interment will follow at Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Edna Loflin was born December 3, 1929 in Winnsboro, LA and passed away Tuesday October 6, 2009 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. She was a resident of Winnsboro, Bell South Telephone Operator employee, and a member of the Liddieville Free Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by father, William Fred Williams, Sr.; mother, Annie (Dean) Williams; husband, Jacob E. Loflin; sister, Vaudie Simons; brother, W. F. Williams; nephew, Kenny Simons. Survivors include niece, Kathy MacNichol of Baton Rouge, LA ; niece, Amy Allemond and husband Jason of Zachary, LA with Mrs. Loflin's three special grandchildren, Emma, Logan, and Amelia Allemond; niece, Jacquelyn Simons of Liddieville, LA; nephew, Chance Simons of Liddieville, LA; special cousin, Dannie Sue Barton and husband Don; special friends, Vonnette Buchan, Mary Faulk, Katie Loflin, Jean King, Kent and Paula Bennett, Pam Poland, Lisa Parks; a lifetime companion, Daisy, Mrs. Loflin's dog; and a host of family and friends. The pallbearers will be J.W. Dean, George Faulk, Jr., Robby Dean, Adam Faulk Kevin Cobb and Buddy Parks. The Honorary pallbearer will be Kent Bennett. The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Thursday, October 8, 2009. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com

HELEN LEDBETTER WILLIAMS PUTNAM Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mrs. Helen Ledbetter Williams Putnam, 89, of West Monroe will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, October 9, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Bill Willis officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Putnam is preceded in death by her husbands, Johnny Williams and Russell Putnam; nephew, Scott Stewart; 1 brother and 3 sisters. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Susan Stewart Wheeler, Newell Ledbetter, Linda Ledbetter, Jenny Ledbetter, and Pat Stewart; and numerous great nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until service time Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

JOHN S. "RED" PUCKETT Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Funeral services for John S. "Red" Puckett, 69, of Swartz, LA., will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, October 10, 2009, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Norman Bryant officiating. Interment will follow at Springhill Cemetery in Swartz. Mr. Puckett was born August 28, 1940 and passed away on October 8, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center after a lengthy illness with his niece, Tammy Philley, holding his hand. He was a member of the Shriners, Masons, Lions Club, VFW Hall, and Woodman of the World. Mr. Puckett was the owner of Puckett Real Estate and APEC Inc. Preceding him in death were his father, Gustavious "Gus" Adolphus Puckett; and his brother, William "Billy" Carroll Puckett. Survivors include his mother, Eva Mae Lee Puckett; sisters, Linda Beeson, Brenda Manuel and husband Gerald, and Shirley Funderburk and husband Quitman; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Pallbearers will be Harold Thomas Scott, Rickey Taylor, Steve Wells, Skip Fife, Darryl Beasley, Neal Smith, Sammy Moore, and Hugh Allen Coleman, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be E. D. Carter and Johnny Carl Parkerson. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM and Saturday from 1:00 PM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

NAOMI BROWN GRAY MILLER FUNERAL HOME Monroe, LA The homegoing of "Mother Gray" (April 13, 1922 - September 30, 2009) as she was fondly called - will be on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at St. Paul Baptist Church, 508 South 8th Street, Monroe, LA. Mother Gray was a faithful and active member of Avenue Baptist Church, Reverend L. B. Oliver, Pastor. She was a member of the mission board, W.S.E. Club, and an Assistant Teacher in her Sunday School Class. Preceding her in death was her husband, the love of her life, John Gray, Jr., her parents (Janie Shepard Downing Brown and Willy W. Brown, one sister (Bertha Lee Johnson) and two brothers (Elijah Downing and Eleam Brown). Left to cherish her memories are three loving sons: Julian (Geneva) Gray of Monroe, LA, Leamon (Stephan) Gray of Stockton, CA, and Michael Gray of Minneapolis, MN; five caring daughters: A. Raynetta (Joseph) Traywick of Waterloo, IA, Janie (Carl) Williams, Barbara (Willie) Turner, Beverly (Larry) Washington, and Tammy Gray, all of Monroe, LA; thirty-two grandchildren, sixty-five great grandchildren; twenty-seven great-great grandchildren, one brother, Ivory Downing of Detroit, MI; and dedicated sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and church family.

RUTH ANN BRADLEY HYMEL Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Ruth Ann Bradley Hymel, 55, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, October 9, 2009 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Rev. Calvin Stapp will officiate. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park in Monroe, La., under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Hymel was born December 17, 1953 in Bussack, France and passed away October 7, 2009 in Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her father; Eddie N. Bradley, brothers; Eddie Neil Bradley and Donald Christopher Bradley. She is survived by her mother; Juanita Bradley, sisters; Becky Maxwell and husband Dennis, Susan Spencer and husband John, Kay Cox, also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and wonderful friends and family at Rays of Sonshine. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Contributions to Rays of Sonshine, P.O. Box 7299, Monroe, La. 71211 preferred. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Gary W. Boyd, 60
Gary W. Boyd of West Monroe, a veteran of the U.S. Marines, died Sept. 7. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Yeager Methodist Protestant Church, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Joseph M. Dixon Sr., 77
Joseph M. Dixon Sr. of Monroe, a teacher and coach, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Michael Douglas, 52
RAYVILLE -- Michael Douglas, a construction worker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jimmy Everett, 60
LOUANN, Ark. -- Jimmy Everett, a retired welder, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Parkdale Cemetery, under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home, Hamburg, Ark.

Tom Hancock, 75
MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo. -- Tom Hancock, formerly of Columbia, an iron worker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks.

Shelton Hunter, 74
RUSTON -- Shelton Hunter, formerly of Summerfield and San Rafael, Calif., an auto mechanic, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Summerfield. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston, with drive through viewing from 8:30 p.m. Friday until 9 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Henry P. Johnson, 54
TALLULAH -- Henry Preston Johnson, died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at East Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Mount Mariah Baptist Church Cemetery, Thomastown.

Nellie Johnson, 84
TALLULAH -- Nellie Johnson, died Sept. 29. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Wake services are 5-7 p.m. Friday at St. Paul No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial will be in Wyoming Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Phillip Navarro, 80
LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Phillip Navarro, a farmer, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home.

Linda Pugh, 49
MOBILE, Ala. -- Linda Pugh, formerly of West Monroe, an insurance adjuster, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Helen W. Putnam, 89
Helen Ledbetter Williams Putnam of West Monroe, a retired businesswoman, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday until service time. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mamie C. Scott, 74
FERRIDAY -- Mamie C. Scott, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Richardson-Sims Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Natchez National Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Billy Eugene Taylor, 79
DALLAS, Texas -- Billy Eugene Taylor, formerly of Quitman, a restaurant owner, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Walnut Ridge Baptist Church, Quitman. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Walnut Ridge Cemetery.

Rebecca T. Tullos, 58
JONESBORO -- Rebecca Thompson Tullos, a teacher, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Chatham United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Olla Cemetery, Olla, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.

Michael Wayne Welch, 52
VIDALIA -- Michael Wayne Welch, employed by The Markets in Natchez, Miss., died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Previously acknowledged
Chapman, Eunice Olivia: 2 p.m. Friday, Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville.
Crowe, Lawrence: 11 a.m. Friday, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe.
Gray, Naomi B.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hymel, Ruth: 10 a.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Johnikin, Charlotte Dorsey: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School, Lake Providence."Martin, Rosa Margarita: 10 a.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Mays, Trentavion Tawane: 2 p.m. Friday, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.
Owens, Robert: 11 a.m. Friday, New Hopewell Baptist Church, Bernice.
Panula, Ursula E.: 11 a.m. Friday, Grace United Methodist Church, Ruston.
Pugh, Linda: 11 a.m. Friday, St. John Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Shanks, Christine Chevallier: 10 a.m. Friday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Shaw, Mary E.: 1 p.m. Saturday, King Jesus Worship Center, Winnsboro.
Stockner Jr., Max Fredrick: 10 a.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.
Sutton, Leroy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Friendship Baptist Church, Bernice.
Tatum, Roberta Neal: 1 p.m. Saturday, Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia.
Warren, Cherry: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Waverly.

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

EVELYN PITTS EVANS Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA A celebration of the life of Mrs. Evelyn Pitts Evans will be held on Sunday, 2:00 PM, October 11, 2009, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, with Bro. Rick Crandall officiating. Interment to follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, 8729 Cypress St. West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Evans was born on October 12, 1924, and went to be with Jesus on October 9, 2009. Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by her precious granddaughter, Paula McCaa, whom she loved very dearly. Her beloved dog and constant companion, Buffy, died on September 25, 2009. Evelyn is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, James "Jack" Evans, daughters, Norma Evans and Lisa Page, granddaughter, Pamela Parris and husband, Jimmy, grandsons, Noni McCaa, and Jarrod Page, sister, Elna Hill and husband, Albert, great "grands", Leah, Collin, and Isabel Parris, and Victoria McCaa, several nieces and nephews, and her devoted friend, Paula Pruett. Mrs. Evans was a devoted wife and adoring mother. She made untold sacrifices for her family. She had a strong desire to teach special needs children, so she began college at age 37 and became a special education teacher. G.B. Cooley became her second home and her students her extended family. Her dedication and love for "her kids" was immeasurable. She worked tirelessly to bring out the very best in each child with homemade teaching materials and her dogged determination. She was named Special Education Teacher of the Year for the State of Louisiana, in 1980. Her kids loved their "teetdah," " Mi Emmy." Words cannot express what our hearts feel at this time. Evelyn-Mother-Mimi is now at rest in the arms of Jesus and will live in our hearts forever. Pallbearers will be Noni McCaa, Denny Hill, Albert Pitts, Jim Murphy, Jimmy Wallace, and Chad Drayton. Honorary pallbearers will be Jarrod Page who will be attending his grandfather and Albert Hill. Our heartfelt thanks to Kim, Mary, Tony, Cindy, and Sean of Hospice Compassus. Special thanks to Cindy for her loving gesture on September 25, 2009. Memorials can be made to PAWS of NELA, P.O. Box 15432, Monroe, LA, 71291 in memory of mother's little angel, Buffy. Visitation will be held Saturday 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

REBECCA THOMPSON TULLOS Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA Funeral services for Rebecca Thompson Tullos, a retired school teacher, of Jonesboro, LA., will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. at Chatham United Methodist Church in Chatham, LA. Officiating will be Sister Layla Ball Cooper. Interment will follow in the Olla Cemetery. Mrs. Tullos was born on March 26, 1951 and passed away on October 8, 2009. She was 58. Survivors include, her husband, Paul Tullos of Jonesboro, LA.; One daughter, Christy Tullos Mayo of Alexandria, LA.; two sons, Travis Tullos and wife Tori of Jonesboro, LA.; John Tullos of Little Rock, AR.; eight grandchildren, Lindsey, Tyler, Garrett and Colton Mayo, Preston and Brooke Tullos, Canyon Compton and Lottie Rose Gilliam. Mrs. Tullos is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Tullos was preceded in death by her parents, B.J. and Cloydell Thompson and one sister, Bettie Atkins. Pallbearers will include, Omer Strong, Chuck Cambre, Don Rinehart, Tom Nowlin, Sammy Meeker and Ricky Ranton. Honorary pallbearers will be, Wayne Alford, Terry Ranton, Dr. David Osofa, Charles Hamaker, Otha Anders and Dr. William Slusher.

Rev. Lowell Ashbrook, 89
Rev. Lowell Ashbrook of West Monroe, a retired minister, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Assembly of God Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rosemary N. Barnidge, 85
Rosemary Newell Barnidge of Monroe, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Sylvia Cox Doss, 87
DUBACH -- Sylvia Cox Doss, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Dubach. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery, Dubach.

Charles W. Flowers, 76
Charles W. Flowers of West Monroe, retired warden from the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office and retired from the U.S. Air Force, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dudley G. Hiltibidal, 49
FARMERVILLE -- Dudley Garland Hiltibidal, a construction worker, died Thursday. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Private memorial services will be held at a later date.

James McHenry, 56
James McHenry of Monroe, retired from construction, died Saturday. Memorial services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Eagles Nest World Prayer and Training Center, Finks Hideaway Road, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Clark-Griffin Funeral Co., West Monroe.

Keith Eldridge Pennington, 40
BASTROP -- Keith Eldridge Pennington, a job placement specialist and rehabilitation technician, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity Assembly of God Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 1 p.m. Monday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

John S. "Red" Puckett, 69
John S. "Red" Puckett of Monroe, a contractor, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery, Swartz.

James H. Rushing, 81
RUSTON -- James H. Rushing, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, Choudrant. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Previously acknowledged
Boyd, Gary W.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Yeager Methodist Protestant Church, West Monroe.
Douglas, Michael: 2 p.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.
Gray, Naomi B.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hancock, Tom: 2 p.m. Saturday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.Hunter, Shelton: 10 a.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Summerfield.
Johnikin, Charlotte Dorsey: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School, Lake Providence.
Johnson, Henry Preston: noon Saturday, East Star Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Johnson, Nellie: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah.
Martin, Rosa Margarita: 10 a.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Pugh, Linda: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Farmerville.
Shaw, Mary E.: 1 p.m. Saturday, King Jesus Worship Center, Winnsboro.
Sutton, Leroy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Friendship Baptist Church, Bernice.
Tatum, Roberta Neal: 1 p.m. Saturday, Brownville Baptist Church, Columbia.
Taylor, Billy Eugene: 2 p.m. Saturday, Walnut Ridge Baptist Church, Quitman.
Tullos, Rebecca Thompson: 1 p.m. Saturday, Chatham United Methodist Church.
Warren, Cherry: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Waverly.
Welch, Michael Wayne: 10 a.m. Saturday, Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia.

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

Charles Wesley Flowers Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral Services for Mr. Charles Wesley Flowers, 76, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at the McGuire United Methodist Church in West Monroe with Rev. Michi Head, Rev. Chris McClain, and Rev. Leonard Garlington officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. at the South Central Baptist Church Cemetery in Wisner, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Charles Wesley Flowers began what would be his world wide journey on February 4, 1933 in Wisner, LA and passed from this life, Friday, October 9, 2009, at his home in West Monroe, LA. As his parents, John Wesley and Hazel Flowers, looked down upon their small boy, they did not realize all the places he would go and all the achievements he would accomplish in his time here on earth. Charlie, as he was known to his friends, would stretch two careers and a time of retirement in his 76 years. Charles married Carolyn Ann Love on April 4, 1953; the service was presided over by Carolyn's father, Rev. Ira Love. Charles' career in the United States Air Force had begun two years earlier in 1951. He would go on to serve 21 years, serving his country in France, Vietnam, Thailand, Korea, Philippines, Okinawa, Japan and many places stateside. Charles and his wife Carolyn gave birth to three children, Wayne, Michael and Karen. The Flowers family shared Charles' career and enjoyed the travel and living on all the different Air Force Bases. Charles would attain the rank of Tech Sergeant in the Air Force and would retire in 1972, from Tachikawa, Japan. Upon the Flowers' return to the United States, they settled in West Monroe, LA, where Charles would begin a second career as a Deputy in the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Department. Charles would, over his twenty year career at O.P.S.D., attain the rank of Major and would be the Warden of the O.C.C. Retiring again in 1993, Charles worked at Glenwood Hospital in the Security Department until health problems forced him to resign. While Charles no longer had an "official" job he kept himself busy taking care of his family, yard, and his beloved dogs. He was a member of the Cadeville Masonic Lodge and would have received his twenty-five year service pin on October 19th of this year. Charles was also a member of McGuire United Methodist Church, having joined first in 1953 and then returning in 1972 at the time of his retirement. He was a member of the Cannon Sunday School Class. He is preceded in death by his father, John Wesley Flowers and by his sister-in-law, Peggy Flowers. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Carolyn Ann Flowers; sons, Rev. Charles Wayne Flowers and wife Nancy of Lindale, TX, Michael Ray Flowers and wife Libby of Spirit Lake Reservation, ND; daughter, Karen Lea Smith and husband Hank of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Staci Lynn Morrison (Little Punk) and husband Regan (Magellan) of Bastrop, LA, Donivan Wayne Flowers (Counselor) of Houston, TX, Beth Ann Stremlau (Baby Beth) and husband Brad of Laurel, MD, Charles Michael Flowers (Bear) of West Fargo, ND, Sean Wesley Flowers (Rochester) and wife Catherine of Tyler, TX, Benjamin Robert Smith (Bubba) of West Monroe, LA and Allison Smith (Little Sweetie) of West Monroe, LA; mother, Hazel S. Flowers; sisters, Virginia Frost and husband Velton, and Betty Curry both of West Monroe, LA; brother, Donald Ray Flowers of Covington, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be former sheriff, Richard Fewell, Richard Fewell Jr., Steve Struben, Mark Mashaw, Tom Hargrove and Jay Russell. Honorary Pallbearers will be former sheriff, Laymon Godwin, Sheriff, Royce Toney, members of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Department and members of the Cannon Sunday School Class. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Monday, October 12, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the McGuire United Methodist Church Building Fund or to the charity of your choice. The family would like to give a special thanks to all of his doctors and home health representatives for taking care of Mr. Flowers. Charles lived a quite life of faith, loved his family deeply and now, in his final retirement, lives with his Heavenly Father forever and ever, Praise God! Amen!

LINDA COATES HERFORD A memorial service will be held for Linda Coates Herford, 61, Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 10:00 AM at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun, LA, with Brother Tee Don White officiating. Mrs. Herford, the daughter of LeRoy and Velma Coates, was born May 15, 1948. She entered into rest Sunday, October 4, 2009, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Herford was preceded in death by her mother, Velma Coates. She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Ed Herford of Berrien Springs, MI; son, Scott Lines and wife Tammy of Fruitvale, TX; daughters, Kimberly Lines of Madison, AL, Christine Herford of Portland, OR, and Tracy Hooper of Logansport, LA; father, LeRoy Coates, and wife Jean of Springhill, LA; brothers, Chris Coates and wife Charlotte of Downsville, LA, and David Coates and wife Kay of College Grove, TN; sisters, Phillis Jones, and husband Bobby, and Sandra Griggs and husband Buddy, all of Homer, LA; fifteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews. For friends considering memorials to Mrs. Herford, her family suggests the Gideons or the American Cancer Society.

Michael M. Rhode Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville, LA. Funeral services for Mr. Michael M. Rhodes will be held at 10:00am Monday, Oct. 12, 2009 at Zion Hill Baptist Church, north of Farmerville with Dr. Connie Ward and Bro. J. E. Brown officiating. Interment will be in Zion Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mike was born December 10, 1929 in Junction City to Bill & Ona Rhodes and passed away Oct. 10, 2009, at the age of 79, after a short struggle with melanoma. Mike lived most of his life in Union County and Union Parish. He served in the U. S. Air Force; was a long-time member and deacon of Zion Hill Baptist Church and retired as owner/operator of the Fina Service Station in Farmerville, where he spent many happy years. Mike was preceded in death by his son: Michael Scott Rhodes (2000) and his beloved wife: Dimple Tucker Rhodes (2008). Mike has a surviving twin brother: Milam & wife, Jeanette (Junction City); 2 sisters: Imogene Johnson (Ruston) and Elise Gainer (El Dorado). Mike leaves behind two sons: Joel & his wife, Renee (Farmerville) and Randy & his wife, Belinda (Lafayette); 6 grandsons and 2 great granddaughters. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Visitation is scheduled for Sunday night from 6:00-8:00pm at Farrar Funeral Home. Online messages may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com.

Mrs. Willie W. Caldwell Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA A visitation for family and friends of Mrs. Willie Williams Caldwell, 94, of Monroe, will be from 4:00PM to 6:00PM on Sunday, October 11th, 2009, in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Born June 7th, 1915, in Farmerville, she passed away Saturday, October 10th, 2009, in Monroe, LA. A graduate of Farmerville High School, Mrs. Caldwell was the owner and operator of Caldwell Beauty Shop for 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Maurice Caldwell, and by a son, Charles Richard Walther. Survivors include her daughters, Sara M. Caldwell and Dorothy Minor and husband, Steve; son, Larry Walther and wife, Janice; grandchildren, Bernie M. Caldwell and wife, Mary; Drew Minor, Blake Minor, George (Bill) Walther and wife, Tammy; Amanda Carswell and husband, Justin; great grandchildren, Mikki and Blaise Caldwell, Will and Luke Walther, Evie, Jack, John, Joe and James Carswell. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Reverend Lowell C. Ashbrook Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe Reverend Lowell C. Ashbrook, 89, of West Monroe, Louisiana, passed away on October 8, 2009, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. Mr. Ashbrook suffered a heart attack while riding his bike at the Wellness Center and was unable to recover from by-pass surgery and ensuing complications. Reverend Ashbrook was born to the late Samuel and Eva Ashbrook, on December 15, 1919, in North Braddock, PA. He was educated in public schools in Philadelphia, PA and graduated from Central Bible College in Springfield, MO. As an ordained minister with the General Council of the Assemblies of God, Reverend and Mrs. Ashbrook's years of ministry included pastorates in Warrensburg, MO; New Rochelle, NY; Meridian, MS; Lake Charles, LA; and at First Assembly of God in West Monroe, LA. Leadership roles within the denomination included Secretary-Treasurer of the Mississippi District; District Presbyter; Secretary and then Superintendent of the Louisiana District of the Assemblies of God. Additional positions of distinction were General Presbyter of the General Council of the Assemblies of God, and President of the Board of Regents of Southwestern Assemblies of God College in Waxahachie, TX from which he was conferred an honorary doctorate degree. After retiring from pastoral positions in the United States, Reverend Ashbrook held pastorates in Hong Kong and Albania. His love for the Lord and his heart for foreign missions took him to many pulpits in many countries around the world. Reverend Ashbrook was preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Eva Ashbrook and his wife of 56 years Edna Tanner Ashbrook. He is survived by three children Michael Ashbrook and his wife Loretta of Monroe; John Ashbrook and his wife Ramona of West Monroe; and Janice Ashbrook Clay and her husband Mike of Monroe; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; special friend Melba Balentine of Alexandria; and who he called "the best brother-in-law in the world" David Mahoney and his wife Dorothy Tanner Mahoney of West Monroe. Funeral services for Reverend Ashbrook will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at First Assembly of God in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick's Funeral Home, West Monroe. Officiating will be the Reverends Marvin Gorman, Douglas Fulenwider, David Reddout, Shane Warren, and Calvin Stapp. Former pastoral staff members serving as pallbearers are the Reverends Duane Amis, Johnny Burk, David Craun, Paul Lee, Randall Peterson, and David Reddout. Visitation is Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at First Assembly of God, West Monroe. Interment is at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the L. C. Ashbrook Memorial Fund (for Ministers' Benevolence) to Louisiana Assemblies of God District Office, P. O. Box 7388, Alexandria, LA 71306. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Rosemary Newell Barnidge Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Services celebrating the life of Rosemary N. Barnidge will be held at 10 AM October 12, 2009, at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Sterlington Road, Monroe, Louisiana. Officiating will be Rev. Johnny Hankins, pastor of Winnsboro United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday, October 11, 2009 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, Louisiana. Mrs. Barnidge was born January 21, 1924, in Sarepta, Louisiana and passed away October 9, 2009 in Monroe, Louisisna. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Her family and friends will miss her dearly. Thank you God, for sharing her with us. Her husband, Leroy Barnidge, Sr., preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Leroy and Cassandra Barnidge, Michael and Mary Barnidge, Cathy and Paul Johnston, and Colleen and Berton Kelly; grandchildren, Jason and Jennifer Barnidge, Rose-Anne and Chris Frano, Dr. Michael and Lori Barnidge, Elizabeth and Dashiell Kohlhausen, Jacob Kelly and Lillian Kelly; great grandchildren, Theodore and George Frano, Anna Barnidge and Greyson Barnidge; brothers, William and Peggy Newell and Edgar M. Newell; sister, Helen and James Balfe; and a host of nieces and nephews. Honoring Grandmom as pallbearers will be her sons, sons-in-law and grandsons. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Kathryn P. Barnes, 90
Kathryn Dean Phillips Barnes, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Carlton Cemetery, Calhoun.

LaSalle Benton, 50
HUTTIG, Ark. -- LaSalle Benton, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Lois L. Calvert, 88
OAK GROVE -- Lois L. Calvert, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Goodwill Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest.

William E. 'Bill' Everitt, 67
William E. "Bill" Everitt of West Monroe, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Charles W. Flowers, 76
Charles W. Flowers of West Monroe, a retired major with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at McGuire United Methodist Church, West Monroe, with graveside services at 2 p.m. at South Central Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Scott Frazier, 42
CHOUDRANT -- Scott Frazier, owner and operator of Frazier Logging Company, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Jean Hazlitt, 83
DELHI -- Jean Hazlitt, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Vera Herrington, 89
OAK GROVE -- Vera Herrington, a retired cafeteria worker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 4:30-9 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home.

Charles Ray James, 54
Charles Ray James of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Bonnie M. Jones, 83
Bonnie M. Jones of Monroe, a retired nurse, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.

Wendi Janway-Jones, 31
Wendi Janway-Jones of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Edgar H. Lancaster Jr., 91
TALLULAH -- Edgar H. Lancaster Jr., died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at St. Edwards Catholic Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Sliver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah.

Heather Spencer McCarty, 27
FARMERVILLE -- Heather Nicole Spencer McCarty, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is noon Tuesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rocky Branch Cemetery.

Charles E. McLain, 64
Charles E. McLain of West Monroe, a warehouse manager, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Elaine Pierce, 77
JONESBORO -- Elaine Pierce, a bag mill employee, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Jay Stevens, 46
MOBILE, Ala. -- Jay Stevens, an inside sales representative for Carter Chambers, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mobile Memorial Gardens, Mobile. Visitation will be prior to service on Wednesday. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

James E. Tolson, 88
James E. Tolson of Monroe, a retired shoe salesman for The Palace, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Avis Kennedy Waller, 96
FARMERVILLE -- Avis Kennedy Waller, a retired dry cleaner co-owner, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 1 p.m. Tuesday until service time. Burial will be in Farmerville City Cemetery.

James West, 70
OAK GROVE -- James West, a bus driver, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Annette Zagone, 66
ALVORD, Texas -- Annette Zagone, formerly of Monroe, a document specialist, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged
Ashbrook, Rev. Lowell: 2 p.m. Tuesday, First Assembly of God Church, West Monroe.
Broadnax, Gloria: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe.
Gray, Charlene M.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Pine Grove Baptist Church, Bernice.
Hicks, J.C.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Hendricks, Majorie Cox: 10 a.m. Friday, St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe.

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

Avis Kennedy Waller Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Avis Kennedy Waller, 96, will be at 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 13, 2009 in the Chapel at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Visitation will also be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Tuesday at 1:00 P.M. Prior to the service with burial at Farmerville City Cemetery. "Miss Avis", as she was affectionately known to so many, was born in Union Parish on July 17, 1913, to William Henry and Willie Ann Kennedy. Mrs. Waller passed away in Farmerville on Sunday October 11, 2009 at Arbor Rose assisted living. Prior to her death, she also resided at Timberlake Healthcare Facility for several years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert B. Waller, one grandson, James Herbert Taylor and one great-grandson, Everist Cline, four sisters and two brothers. Survivors are daughters, LaJean Black and husband, Herbert of Monroe; Joanne Bearden of Ruston; Carol Ross and husband Joe of Tennessee and one sister, Zelia Kennedy Reeder of Shreveport. Surviving grandchildren are Herbert Kenny Black of Niceville, FL; Lynette Taylor Kelly of Boston, Mass; Kerry Wayne Black of Monroe; Melody Taylor Wood of Farmerville: Patrick Taylor of Choudrant; Kayla Mizanin of Lake Zurich, ILL; Sharilynne Cline of Columbus, Ohio: fourteen great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Waller was a life long resident of Union Parish where she served as a member of Business Professional Women, Union General Hospital Pink Ladies Auxiliary, order of the Eastern Star, Union Parish Triad Association and at the time of her husband's death fulfilled his term in Office as Justice Of The Peace. She was the oldest member of First Baptist Church in Farmerville at the time of her death. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Charles E. McLain Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mr. Charles E. McLain, 64, of West Monroe will be 2:00PM on Tuesday, October 13th, 2009, in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Michael Disotell officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Born November 18th, 1944, in Monroe, he passed away Saturday, October 10th, 2009 in West Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman M. and Mary A. McLain, and brothers, Eugene McLain and James McLain. Mr. McLain was a warehouse manager for GC Murphy and Superlift Suspensions for many years. He was a member of the Riverview Baptist Church and a veteran of the US Navy. He was also Past Master of the Eros Masonic Lodge #295. Mr. McLain was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt. He was also a huge fan of West Monroe High School, LSU, and New Orleans Saints football. Survivors include his beloved wife, Mary Disotell McLain; a daughter, Tonya McLain Patton and husband, James (Jamie); a son, Eddie McLain and wife, Nicole; brothers, Howard McLain and wife, Sandy, and Kenneth McLain; sister, Patsy Eppinette and husband, Charlie; granddaughter, Stephanie Morris and husband, Brandon; grandson, Justin McLain; great grandson, Carter Morris; aunt, Dot Redding; and a number of nieces and nephews. Active pallbearers are Chuck (Chigger) Smart, Bernard (Barnyard) Smith, Glen (G Man) Varner, Paul (Foxworthy) Houston, Kenny (Downtown Kenny) Brown, and Charlie (Oldtimer) Eppinette. Bryan (Frog) Eaton will serve as honorary pallbearer. Visitation is Monday evening, October 12th, 2009, from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Heather Nicole Spencer McCarty Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Heather McCarty, 27, will be 2:00pm Tuesday at Farrar Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Heather, a homemaker, died Oct. 9, 2009. She was preceded in death by grandfather James Taylor and Memaw Sally Schmitt. Survivors are her husband, James McCarty; 2 sons: Damian & Cody McCarty; father: Johnny Spencer, Sr. & wife, Margaret; mother: Rebecca Armstrong & husband, Kevin; brother: Johnny Spencer, Jr.; sister: Victoria Armstrong & husband, Greg; grandparents: E. M. & Gloria Spencer, Earlene Taylor, Catherine and Aaron McCarty, David Schmitt, and in-laws: Lisa & Ken Kouns and Paul & Sharon McCarty. Visitation will be Tuesday noon-2:00pm at the funeral home. Instead of flowers, please make donations to Farrar Funeral Home at 312 Smith St., Farmerville, LA 71241 to help with funeral expenses.

Kathryn D. Barnes, 90
Kathryn Dean Phillips Barnes of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial is in Carlton Cemetery in Calhoun.

Rosemary N. Barnidge, 85
Rosemary Newell Barnidge of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are at 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Gloria Broadnax, 85
Gloria Broadnax of Monroe, a retired nurse's aide, died Oct. 6. Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe. Visitation is 1-4 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Charles W. Flowers, 76
Charles Wesley Flowers, 76
Charles Wesley Flowers of West Monroe, a retired warden for the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office and U.S. Air Force retired, died Friday. Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at McGuire United Methodist Church. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is at 2 p.m. at South Central Baptist Cemetery in Wisner.

Charlene M. Gray, 73
BERNICE -- Charlene M. Gray, a cashier, died Saturday. Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Bernice. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. Monday at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Bernice. Burial is in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.

Carole L. Gwin, 47
Carole Layton Gwin of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

J.C. Hicks, 80
RUSTON -- J.C. HICKS, a retired forester, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial is in Antioch Cemetery near Simsboro.

Michael M. Rhodes, 79
FARMERVILLE -- Michael M. Rhodes, a retired businessman, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Zion Hill Baptist Church north of Farmerville. Burial is in the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar funeral Home of Farmerville.

Previously acknowledged
Ashbrook, Rev. Lowell: 2 p.m. Tuesday, First Assembly of God Church, West Monroe.
Hendricks, Majorie Cox: 10 a.m. Friday, St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Jones, Johnnie Lee: 10 a.m. Monday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Montgomery, Joseph III: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe.
Pennington, Keith Eldridge: 2 p.m. Monday, Trinity Assembly of God Church, Bastrop.
Pfister, Robert "Bob": 10 a.m. Monday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

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

Avis Kennedy Waller Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Funeral services for Avis Kennedy Waller 96 will be at 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 13, 2009 in the Chapel at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Visitation will also be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Tuesday at 1:00 P.M. Prior to the service with burial at Farmerville City Cemetery. "Miss Avis", as she was affectionately known to so many, was born in Union Parish on July 17, 1913, to William Henry and Willie Ann Kennedy. Mrs. Waller passed away in Farmerville on Sunday October 11, 2009 at Arbor Rose assisted living. Prior to her death, she also resided at Timberlake Healthcare Facility for several years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert B. Waller, one grandson, James Herbert Taylor and one great-grandson, Everist Cline, four sisters and two brothers. Survivors are daughters, LaJean Black and husband, Herbert of Monroe; Joanne Bearden of Ruston; Carol Ross and husband Joe of Tennessee and one sister, Zelia Kennedy Reeder of Shreveport. Surviving grandchildren are Herbert Kenny Black of Niceville, FL; Lynette Taylor Kelly of Boston, Mass; Kerry Wayne Black of Monroe; Melody Taylor Wood of Farmerville: Patrick Taylor of Choudrant; Kayla Mizanin of Lake Zurich, ILL; Sharilynne Cline of Columbus, Ohio: fourteen great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Herbert Kenney Black, David Doughty, Kerry Wayne Black, Kolby Black, Patrick Taylor, and Asen Poole. Honorary Pallbearers will be Emory Gillum, Keith Kenley, Kerry Hill, Judge James Marion Dozier, Stein Baughman, and Don Nyegaard. Mrs. Waller was a life long resident of Union Parish where she served as a member of Business Professional Women, Union General Hospital Pink Ladies Auxiliary, order of the Eastern Star, Union Parish Triad Association and at the time of her husband's death fulfilled his term in Office as Justice Of The Peace. She was the oldest member of First Baptist Church in Farmerville at the time of her death. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Carole Layton Gwin Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe Funeral services for Mrs. Carole Layton Gwin, 47, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 14, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Ken Johnson and Rev. David Willoughby officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Gwin passed away Saturday, October 10, 2009. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by grandparents, William "Papa" and Inez "Nonnie" Wyatt; grandmother, Mazie "Granny" Moreau; and niece, Haley Oliveaux. Carole was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was the glue that held us all together. Carole loved the Lord and ministering to the Crow Indian children on the reservation in Montana. Survivors include her husband, Greg Gwin; two sons, Ryan Gwin and Troy Gwin; granddaughter, Amabelle Gwin; parents, William and Judy Layton; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Charlie and Loretta Gwin; sisters, Debra Nugent and Allison Layton; sister-in-law, Joni Vallery and husband Philip; brothers-in-laws, Chuck Gwin and wife Christy and Scotty Gwin and wife Kathy; nieces, Michelle Vallery, Ashley Gwin O'Neal and husband Justin, Alex Nugent, Payton Nugent, and Ainsley Statham; nephews, Kyle Gwin and Adam Gwin; great nephew, Rylan Warren; numerous family and friends. Pallbearers will be Greg Gwin, Ryan Gwin, Troy Gwin, Scotty Gwin, Chuck Gwin, Adam Gwin, and Kyle Gwin. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Big Horn Baptist Church, P.O. Box 7455, Fort Smith, Montana, 59035. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Dewey Keenan Hemphill Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home, Austin, TX Dewey Keenan Hemphill died Saturday, October 10, 2009 surrounded by his family. He began life in Ferriday, Louisiana on July 19, 1934 with parents Dewey and Audrey Hemphill. Dewey graduated from Grayson High School in Grayson, Louisiana and attended ULM on a basketball Scholarship. In 1954, before graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Dewey soon qualified for the Aviation Cadet program and walked away from an opportunity to play for the Baltimore Orioles to pursue his dream of flying. It was during this time that he met the love of his life, Betty Shepherd. He soon received his wings and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the USAF. Betty and Dewey were married in 1957 just before his first assignment to Misawa AB, Japan. It was there he and Betty had their precious daughter, Teresa. Subsequent assignments include Shaw AFB where he flew missions during the Cuban missile crisis and Ramstien AFB. In 1967, Dewey was assigned to Udorn AFB in Thailand. He flew the RF-4 on 100 reconnaissance missions over North Vietnam where he earned the Silver Star. The memories of friends lost stayed with him for years. He returned from the war to serve as an Air Force liaison officer at Fort Hood. Following this he spent time at Langley AFB and later was selected to be operations officer and then squadron commander of the 29th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron at Bergstrom AFB. He was assigned to Ramstien AFB, Germany where he served with NATO in 4 ATAF and AAFCE. He finished his distinguished career as a Colonel serving as Vice Commander of the 17th Air Force at Sembach AB, Germany. Dewey was a life long student of history and received his Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Hampton University. During his military career he earned numerous medals including the Silver Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Meritorious Service Medal with 1 Oak leaf cluster, Legion of Merit, and Air Medal with 11 oak leaf clusters. Dewey was a man admired by all. With a beaming smile his tenderness, courage, and humor would prompt all those around him to be at ease. Dewey's patriotism permeated all aspects of his life. His love and devotion to his wife and daughter were storybook in their depth and beauty. In the years that followed his military career he resided in Austin before relocating to Monroe, Louisiana. He treasured the road less traveled with his lover and best friend of 52 years, Betty. Together they touched many. Seldom to let a kinship fade, he stayed in touch with many from his military service attending numerous Recce reunions. Between these times he would spend countless hours with his grandchildren, laughing and loving them through all their ups and downs. His example as a husband and father continues as a standard for his son-in-law, Matt. Above all Dewey would admit his greatest achievement was his daughter Teresa. He is preceded in death by his mother and father and survived by his dedicated and loving wife, Betty; adoring daughter, Teresa and forever changed husband Dr. Matt McCarty of Austin; four precious grandchildren, Dillon Keenan, Meredith Rose, Hayden Matthew and Laura Elizabeth McCarty; sister, Cheryl and husband, Wayne Eubanks of Oklahoma City and their sons, Chris and Cory, along with his younger brother, Frank of Monroe. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2009 in the Chapel of Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home. Interment with full military honors will take place at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Please join us in celebrating Dewey's life by visiting our Memorial at www.mem.com where we invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories with our family. Arrangements under the direction of Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home, 6300 W. William Cannon Drive, Austin, Texas 78749, (512) 892-1172.

Mrs. Kathryn Dean Phillips Barnes Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Funeral services for Mrs. Kathryn Dean Phillips Barnes, 90, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 13, 2009 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Billy Vaughn officiating. Internment will follow at Carlton Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. Mrs. Barnes was born September 11, 1919 in Eros, LA and passed away at her residence in Calhoun, LA on October 11, 2009. She was a member of the Clark Springs Baptist, a charter member of First Baptist Church in Calhoun, LA., and a member of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Barnes worked at Drew Elementary School Cafeteria for many years. She had a passion for cooking, and enjoyed flowers and gardening. She was famous for her yellow cake, her Banana Pudding and her Chicken and Dumplings. Mrs. Barnes had a generous caring nature with a love for animals, especially strays. She and her late husband, J.Y. Barnes, operated their dairy farm in Calhoun, LA for many years. Survivors include her children, Carolyn Gilbert and husband Jerry, Betty Wallace and husband James, Kay Brown and husband Harry, Eddie Barnes and wife Ann, Harry Barnes and wife Loraine and J. Hugh Barnes and wife Lila; fifteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Mack Calhoun, Royce Calhoun, Chris Bartlett, Dathan Phillips, Charles Phillips and Joe Phillips. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until service time Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Clark Springs Baptist Church or to the charity of your choice. In an hour of need you could always count on Mrs. Barnes, she will be missed. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com