Obituaries - December 2010

December 1, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Shirley Wheeler McDonald, age 76, a native a San Antonio, TX, a longtime resident of Bastrop, LA, and a current resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2010. Shirley graduated from St. Vincent's High School in Shreveport, LA in 1952 were she receive the honor as salutatorian. She then received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from Louisiana Tech University. Mrs. McDonald lived in Bastrop, LA from 1964 until 1997, were she was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She also was a Life Master at Bridge and taught it at the Nix Center in Fairhope, AL. Mrs. McDonald was preceded in death by her husband, Williams F. McDonald. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa McDonald Barker; son, Mark William McDonald and his wife Joni, all of Fairhope; grandchildren, Jennifer Price and her husband Dusty of Pensacola, FL, Paul Thomas, of Philadelphia, PA, Henry, Charles, Grace and Cooper McDonald, all of Fairhope; great grandson, Nathaniel Price; sister, Joan Wheeler Gregg and her husband Don, of Garland, TX; brother, Robert "Bob" Wheeler and his wife Pam, of Shreveport, LA; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held from the chapel of Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope, Thursday, December 2, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society , P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Arrangements by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 19698 Greeno Road, Fairhope, AL 36532. www.wolfefuneralhome.net Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc Fairhope, AL Published in The News Star from November 30 to December 2, 2010

A Memorial Celebration for Archie Preston Miller, 80, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 2, 2010 at Parkview Baptist Church in Monroe, Louisiana with Dr. Whit Holmes officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Archie went to heaven on Monday, November 29th, 2010. He was born in Rayville, Louisiana April 19, 1930 the only son of Archie Newton and Laura Lizzie Miller. He also had one sister named Patsy Ruth. Archie graduated from Rayville High School and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Louisiana Tech University's School of Engineering in 1951. He married Willie Von Jennings of Liddieville, Louisiana in 1954. Archie was employed by Commercial Solvents Corporation in both Louisiana and Indiana. Later he joined Olin Corporation and moved the family to Illinois, and later to Florida. Archie earned the designation of Technical Writing Specialist and was a licensed member of NASD. He also worked as a Financial Planner for Waddell and Reed Inc. Returning to Louisiana in 1977 he was employed by Ford Bacon and Davis. He later founded Sun Belt Engineering and served as a consultant for Walk Hadel Corp. of New Orleans. After retirement, he earned his Commercial Real Estate Broker's License. A season ticket holder and avid Louisiana Lady Techsters fan, he took great pride in being a member of The Golden Society of Louisiana Tech. He served as a deacon in four different churches in four states. He is survived by Willie Von, his wife of fifty-six years; two sons, four grandchildren and one great grandson. Pallbearers include Archie Neal Brown III, Ralph (Buddy) Jennings, John McDonald, Tracey Weems, Brian Ticheli, Tommy Lupo, Dr. G. Brent Brown, Tom O'Neal, Cliff Dodge, and Brandon Wall. Honorary Pallbearer Richard Lupo. Visitation will be from Thursday from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Parkview Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 1, 2010

Mary H. Allen, 90 Mary Hendricks Allen of Monroe, a teacher, died Friday. Services are noon Saturday at Lanes Chapel Baptist Church, Downsville. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Jackie L. Ballance, 55 JONESVILLE -- Jackie Lee Ballance died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Evangel Temple Assembly of God, Ridgecrest. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Clinton O. Beckwith, 60 Clinton O. Beckwith of Monroe, a mechanic, died Wednesday. Services are 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-5:45 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial is 11 a.m. Thursday in Brown Family Cemetery, Richwood.

Charles E. Free, 68 ARCHIBALD -- Charles Edgar Free, retired from the Marines, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Church of Christ of Archibald. Visitation is 4:30-9 p.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery, Mangham.

Carolyn P, Gardner, 83 Carolyn Leneve Powell Gardner of West Monroe, a quality control reviewer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mona C. Jasper, 83 HOUSTON -- Mona Cleo Jasper, formerly of Goodwill, retired shipping and receiving clerk for Sears, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Redwing Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Lena Jones, 96 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Lena Jones, a homemaker, died Nov. 23. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Central Baptist No. 2 Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lonestar Cemetery.

Opal L. Keene, 85 RAYVILLE -- Opal L. Keene died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Harold Moak, 75 FERRIDAY -- Harold Moak, former owner of Moak's Small Engine Repair, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, near Bogue Chitto, Miss. Visitation is 11 a.m. until noon Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home.

Minnie M. Price, 68 HAMPTON, Va. -- Minnie Moore Price, formerly of Winnsboro, a food supervisor, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Cuba Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Cuba Cemetery, Gilbert.

Clara W. Swan, 92 Clara W. Swan of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at New Hope Pentecostal Temple, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Audie Mae Wells, 92 JONESBORO -- Audie Mae Wells, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Midway Baptist Church. Burial will be in Midway Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.

Tressie L. Wilson, 75 WISNER -- Tressie Louene Wilson died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Previously acknowledged:
Beckett, Elizabeth Anne: 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Lake Providence.
Boughton, Ida B.: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe.
Dunaway, Ollie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Robinson Chapel, Eros.
Miller, Archie Preston: 11 a.m. Thursday, Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe.
Miller, Glenda Inez McIntyre: 2 p.m. Thursday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Parker, Jerry L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Parkview Drive Church of Christ, Monroe.
Published: December 01. 2010 1:15AM

December 2, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Funeral services for Elsie Dean Duncan, 82, of Monroe, will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, December 4, 2010, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Ford Cemetery in Mangham, LA. Mrs. Duncan passed away Wednesday, December 01, 2010. She was a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Claude H. Duncan; son, Bennie B. Duncan and wife Sharon M.; daughter, Pamela L. Nola and husband Paul; sisters, Annette Renfrow and Evelyn McKenzie; brother, Ralph Woolsey, Jr.; grandchildren, Jimmie Christian Duncan, David Alan Duncan, Randall Thompson, Nichole Duncan, Jessica Nola, and Chris Jenkins; great grandchildren, Seth Thompson, Cade Thompson, Benjamin Loftin, Michael Loftin, Josh Humble, and Jaxon Sanders; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be David Duncan, Randall Thompson, Paul Nola, Chris Jenkins, Kenneth Duncan, and Michael Ellis. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 2, 2010

Funeral Services for Mrs. Carolyn Leneve Powell Gardner, 83, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, December 3, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Reverend Mr. Bruce Rux officiating. Interment will follow in the Hasley Cemetery. Mrs. Gardner was born on October 1, 1927 in Booneville, MS and passed away on November 30, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. She retired from the Louisiana Office of Family Security, where she worked in several capacities. The last of which was Quality Control Reviewer. Mrs. Gardner was a member of the Covenant Presbyterian Church, where she was Ordained as an Elder and served as Clerk of the Session, Treasurer and Historian. She was a member of the Ouachita Parish Women's Republican Club and serving as Treasurer and Recording Secretary. She also served as Secretary of the Monroe Area Chapter of Retired State Employees Association and was commissioned to work at the voting polls. Mrs. Gardner is preceded in death by her husband, Dwight Lee Gardner and her parents, Frank Benson Powell and Clestie Ritter Powell. Survivors include her children, David Lee Gardner and wife, Peggy of West Monroe, LA and Patricia Roper and husband, Ben of Montgomery, AL; grandchildren, Shannon Kersey Capps and husband, Paul, Timothy Kersey both of Montgomery, AL and Sara Gardner of West Monroe, LA; and brother, Ben Powell and wife Missouri of Point, TX. Pallbearers will be Glen Arant, Bill Blackstock, Paul Capps, Dan Darnell, Timothy Kersey and Leroy Viola. Visitation will be held from 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, December 2, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to a church program of your choice, The Gideon's International, or the animal shelter of Ouachita Parish. The family wishes to thank the staff of West Monroe Guest House, Hospice Compassus, Dr. Brian Kryer, the good neighbors of Butler Ave., and the many people who have expressed their love and support to Mrs. Gardner and family during this time. In addition to dedicated love for her immediate family, Mrs. Gardner was active in family genealogical research and supported re-unions and family get-togethers on both sides of her family. She will be missed by many. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 2, 2010

Funeral services for Charlotte Ann Hemphill, age 54, of Oak Grove, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at Goodwill Church of God in Goodwill, LA. Reverends Jason Strong and Jimbo Herring will officiate. Interment will follow in the Red Wing Cemetery in the Red Wing Community near Oak Grove. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove. Charlotte passed from this life on November 30, 2010 after a lengthy illness. She worked for 25 years as a educator with the West Carroll Parish School System. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Brian Pardon of Oak Grove; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and David Womack of Pioneer, LA.; 7 grandchildren, Holden Pardon, Savanna Daniels, Alyssa Womack, Kelci Pardon, Kalli Pardon, Sierra Womack, and Haley Womack. She is also survived by her father and mother, Marvin O'Neal Hemphill and Jewell Dean Shopher Hemphill of Oak Grove; brother and sister-in-law, Carl Michial and Janine Hemphill of Oak Grove; sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn Sue and Jerry Germany of Carthage, Ms.; sister and brother-in-law, Cindy Lou and Mickey Kelly of Pioneer. Pallbearers are: David Womack, Brian Pardon, Brian Kelly, Mickey Kelly, Travis Kelly, and Neal Kelly. To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Published in The News Star on December 2, 2010

Mrs. Edna V. Works 73 of West Monroe was born July 14, 1937 in Rome, GA and passed away December 1, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. She was a homemaker and her hobbies were reading and painting. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Wayne Works; children, Eddie Bryant, Cindy Bryant, Debbie Holland, Tony Bryant and step-son Grady Wayne Works; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 2, 2010

Mary T. Adams, 69 FERRIDAY — Mary Jane Terrell Adams died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss.

Reuben 'Hotshot' Adams, 80 COLUMBIA — Reuben Lee "Hotshot" Adams, a plumber, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Brownville Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in St. Paul Church Cemetery, Columbia.

Cedric D. Bingham, 32 WISNER — Cedric D. Bingham, a truck driver, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at River of Life. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday with wake services from 6-7 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery.

Deborah L. Broadway, 56 CHATHAM — Deborah Lawson Broadway, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Private family services were held Wednesday at Chatham Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Bobby Carpenter, 77 BASTROP — Bobby Carpenter, car salesman, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Joseph Dunmore, 60 NEWELLTON — Joseph Dunmore, a farmer, died Monday. Services are noon Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Wyoming Cemetery.

India Ebong, infant HOUSTON — India Ebong, the infant daughter of LaQuisha Downs, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Pipeline Cemetery.

Crease Harry, 75 RAYVILLE — Crease Harry, a homemaker, died Nov. 24. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Jones Chapel. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Charlotte A. Hemphill, 54 OAK GROVE — Charlotte Ann Hemphill, an educator with West Carroll School Board, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Goodwill Church of God, Goodwill. Visitation is Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery.

Inez H. Hester, 83 Inez Hutson Hester of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Victory Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Cedar Crest Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Larry T. Hilburn, 64 Larry Thomas Hilburn of West Monroe, retired GM Guide plant employee, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Fahy E. Hodge Jr., 63 VIDALIA — Fahy E. Hodge Jr., who served in the Army and Army National Guard, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home in Vidalia. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Nellie Hollins, 87 BASTROP — Nellie Hollins, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Stella L. Jones, 103 FERRIDAY — Stella L. Jones died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Opal L. Keene, 85 ARCHIBALD — Opal L. Keene, journeyman bricklayer, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Thursday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Amy G. Merrill, 47 SHREVEPORT — Amy Anderson Goertz Merrill, a homemaker, died Sunday. Memorial services are 2:30 p.m. Friday at Black Lake Cemetery, Campti, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Vergil Ramsey, 60 FARMERVILLE — Vergil Ramsey, retired pipeline construction worker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

Rev. Robert Russell, 66 The Rev. Robert Russell of Monroe, a gospel preacher and singer, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Shirlene Schiele, 64 Shirlene Schiele of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Tried Stone Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Gladys Smith, 70 Gladys Smith of Monroe, a retired registered nurse, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Lenard Wade, 57 CHICAGO — Lenard Wade died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Rev. Roosevelt Williams, 80 TALLULAH — The Rev. Roosevelt Williams, a gospel preacher and pastor, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Mount Cellar Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Solomon Temple Missionary Baptist Church,. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Previously acknowledged:
Allen, Mary Hendricks: noon Saturday, Lanes Chapel Baptist Church, Downsville.
Ballance, Jackie Lee: 2 p.m. Thursday, Evangel Temple Assembly of God, Ridgecrest.
Boughton, Ida B.: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe.
Dunaway, Ollie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Robinson Chapel, Eros.
Free, Charles Edgar: 2 p.m. Thursday, Church of Christ, Archibald.
Jasper, Mona Cleo: 2 p.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Jones, Lena: 1 p.m. Saturday, Central Baptist No. 2 Church, Lake Providence.
Miller, Archie Preston: 11 a.m. Thursday, Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe.
Miller, Glenda Inez McIntyre: 2 p.m. Thursday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Parker, Jerry L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Parkview Drive Church of Christ, Monroe.
Price, Minnie Moore: 11 a.m. Friday, Cuba Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Swan, Clara W.: 1 p.m. Friday, New Hope Pentecostal Temple, Monroe.
Published: December 02. 2010 1:15AM

December 3, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Mrs. Inez Hutson Hester, 83 of Monroe, passed away on December 1, 2010 at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was born on November 29, 1927 in Luna, Louisiana. Funeral service will be Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Victory Baptist Church at 11:00 A.M. under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe. Brother Ryne Hester and Brother John Mark Little will be officiating, graveside will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Brother Ryne Hester and Brother John Mark Little officiating, graveside will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Hester was a loving mother, devoted wife and faithful member of Victory Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Hutson, her husband Maurice Hester, and son Danny Lee Hester Sr. She is survived by her three sons Mike and wife Joyce Hester of Calhoun, Mitchell and wife Debbie Hester of Bastrop, and Tony and wife Sharon of West Monroe. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Hester will be held at Cedar Crest Baptist Church Friday December 3, 2010 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Pallbearers will be Mike Hester, Mitchell Hester, Tony Hester, Danny Hester Jr., Keith Hester, and Luke Hester. In Lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Victory Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. griffin-funeralhome.com Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 3, 2010

Funeral services for Larry Thomas Hilburn, 64, of Monroe, will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, December 4, 2010, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, with Rev. Frank Coens officiating. Interment will follow at St. Paschal's Catholic Cemetery. Larry passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was born and raised in West Monroe, a 1964 graduate of West Monroe High School, and graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 1969 with a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Management. After college he then served in the U. S. Navy as a commissioned officer Lt. J. G. where he was stationed on the Franklin D. Roosevelt. He retired as supervisor with the GM Guide Plant. Larry was an active volunteer with the Ouachita Valley Dog Training Club, Inc. He was an avid chef, avid woodworker, handyman, and a wonderful husband, son, brother, and uncle. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Homer L. Hilburn; niece, Jennifer A. Brown; and great nephew, Jason Blakeney. Survivors include his wife of thirty-seven years, Patty Hilburn; mother, Esther Hilburn; sister, Sandra Brown; sister and brother-in-law, Valerie and David Nesbitt; mother and father-in-law, Ruth and Orville Prickett; nephews, Kyle Nesbitt, Michael Brown, and Matthew Brown; nieces, Laurie Folk and husband Michael, and Lindsay Warren; numerous friends, and his beloved golden retrievers, Sam and Ben. Pallbearers will be Kyle Nesbitt, Jonathan Folk, Michael Folk, Dave Nesbitt, Matthew Brown, and Bill Chesser. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the Golden Retriever Foundation, The Zeke Cancer Research Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 3, 2010

Lyndle Lee Fullerton McIlwain a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Washington, Indiana. Mrs. McIlwain died Wednesday December 1, 2010 at the Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet. She was 84. She retired from Northeast Louisiana University after 32 years of service. She was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church in Monroe and was attending Jefferson United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge, and was a member of the O.E.S Chapter #210 Washington, Ind. Visitation will be Saturday December 4, 2010 9:00 a.m. until religious services at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St. Baton Rouge. Graveside services will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday December 4, 2010 at the Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe, LA. Survivors include her daughter Gloria Giammanco and husband Jim, of Baton Rouge, son Jim McIlwain and wife Terri of Baton Rouge, 5 grandchildren Ian Giammanco, Gina Giammanco, April Holley, Travis McIlwain and wife Ashley, Logan McIlwain and wife Emily, great grandson James Henry McIlwain. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to First United Methodist Church . "The Future Is Now" building campaign, Baton Rouge or charity of the donors choice. Rabenhorst Funeral Home Baton Rouge, LA. Published in The News Star from December 3 to December 5, 2010

Funeral services for Rose G. Miles, 100, of West Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 4, 2010, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, with Rev. Frank Coens officiating. Interment will follow at St. Paschal's Cemetery. Rose passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at the Arbor in West Monroe where she had been a resident since 2004. She lived in West Monroe since moving there with her husband in 1974. Rose loved style and fashion; she had been an avid china painter. She was a past member of the Altar Society and Lions Club Auxiliary. Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. (Bud) Miles; parents, and eight brothers and sisters. Survivors include her son, John R. Miles and wife Willma of Alpharetta, GA; daughter, C. Jeanine Solomon of Houston, TX; granddaughter, Lynn Miles Hume and husband James C. of Albuquerque, NM; numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to St. Paschal's Catholic Church Building Fund, 711 North 7th Street, West Monroe, LA 71291. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 3, 2010

Funeral services for Mr. Vergil Ramsey, 60, of Farmerville will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Farmerville United Methodist Church with Bro. Truman Stagg officiating. Interment will be in Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Ramsey, a retired pipeline foreman, passed away December 1st. He was a member of the Farmerville United Methodist Church and of the Farmerville Masonic Lodge. Being a great outdoorsman, he was an avid fisherman, hunter and gardener, but he especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. Vergil was preceded in death by his parents, Gladyn & Ethel Ramsey and his sister, Joyce Pilgreen. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Jo Ann Ramsey of Farmerville; 2 sons: John Paul Ramsey of Texarkana, TX and Josh Ramsey of Portland, OR; 5 grandchildren: Jacob, Hunter, Trever, Madelyn and Allie and one brother, Jerry Ramsey & his wife, Lynn of Farmerville. Pallbearers will be Scotty Booth, Gary Cobb, Boots Ramsey, Bob Anderson, Kevin Newcomb and Joe Booth. Honorary pallbearers are Fred Young and Ceis Nyegaard. Visitation will be 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at Farrar Funeral Home. Online messages for the family can be posted at www.farrarfh.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on December 3, 2010

Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Russell, 75, of West Monroe are at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 4, 2010, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Rev. Eugene Brown and Rev. Bob Newman will officiate. Interment follows at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Russell was born June 18, 1935 in Point, LA and passed away Dec. 1, 2010 in West Monroe. She loved to cook and was known for her famous cheese straws and chicken salad. Mrs. Russell enjoyed family life with all of her family especially her grandchildren. She faithfully attended Evangel Temple Church. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Chester Russell; her daughter, Gina McCarty and husband Gary; son, Keith and wife Cindy; grandchildren Chrissy Roberts and husband Jeremy, Chris and Beth Russell; great-grandchildren, Addison McConathy, Adeline Roberts; brother, J.W. Taylor and a sister, Lois Baugh; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Ryal Regan, Terry Baugh, Art Rainwater, Doug Walsworth, Allan Vestal and Jeremy Roberts. Visitation is Friday evening from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 3, 2010

Funeral services for Mr. Grady L. Thompson, Jr., 64, of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Covenant Presbyterian Church with Dr. John Mabray, Rev. Bruce Rux, and Rev. Whitney Alexander officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Thompson passed away Thursday, December 2, 2010. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War and served on the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk. He was a District Forester for the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. He was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. His proudest achievement was working with the youth ministry for over fifteen years for Covenant Presbyterian Church Youth Program. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady Levins Thompson, Sr. and Edwina Slater Thompson. Survivors include his wife of thirty-eight years, Jo Thompson of West Monroe, LA; daughter, Erin Thompson Johnson and husband Bruce of Metairie, LA; mother, Gail S. Thompson of Monroe, LA; brothers, Dean Thompson and wife Rita of Austin, TX, Michael Thompson and wife Bessie of Monroe, LA, Ross Thompson and wife Cathi of West Monroe, LA, and Clint Thompson and wife Douglas of Birmingham, AL; sister, Lea Holubec and husband Paul of Austin, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Bruce Johnson, Dean Thompson, Michael Thompson, Ross Thompson, Clint Thompson, and Paul Holubec. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 3, 2010

December 4, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Theresa "Terry" Ann Thibodeaux Johnson, 60 of Bluffton, SC passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010 at Hilton Head Regional Medical Hospital. She was born in Thibodaux, LA on January 23, 1950 to the late James Wilson and Essie Benoit Thibodeaux. Theresa was a giving person who loved spending time with family and friends. Many referred to Theresa as the "Cookie Lady" because she was always baking a fresh batch. She is survived by her husband, Duwan Johnson of Bluffton, SC: her daughters, Bridget Monet of Fernandina Beach, FL and Karla McManus of West Monroe, LA.; three brothers, Nelson Thibodeaux of Thibodaux, Loyd Thibodeaux of Douglasville, GA, and Tommy Thibodeaux of Chackbay, LA and her sister, Lois Folse of Thibodaux, LA. Theresa was perceded in death by her father James Wilson and her mother Essie Benoit Thibodeaux and her sister Joann McClain. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to St. Judes Hospital or the Fair Park Baptist Church iCare Building Fund. A Celebration of life will be held on Sunday December 5, 2010 at Fair Park Baptist Church 4412 White's Ferry Road in West Monroe, LA. The service will be at 2:00 p.m. Published in The News Star on December 4, 2010

RUSTON, LA - Wilber Hopkins Rainey Jr. passed away at his home on December 2, 2010 in Ruston, Louisiana following his lengthy, courageous battle with cancer. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 5, 2010 at Temple Baptist Church. Officiating will be Dr. Rick Byargeon, Senior Pastor. Interment will be at Pines Memorial Gardens, Ruston, LA immediately following the services. The family will be receiving guests for visitation at Temple Baptist Church, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 4, 2010. Wilber was born on March 14, 1953 in Clarksdale, Mississippi to Wilber Hopkins and Nell Hanks Rainey. Wilber grew up in Rich, Mississippi assisting his father in farming operations. He graduated from high school in 1971 and continued his education at Delta State University and Mississippi State University. Wilber began his career in the oil and gas industry in Lafayette, Louisiana and ended it as Executive Vice-President and Board Member of Aeon PEC (formerly known as Halgo PEC). An expert in process equipment, controls, and safety devices, Wilber was also a Scuba Diver, Airplane Pilot, Harley Rider, avid Hunter, and a story-telling humorist who lived life to the fullest and never had any regrets. Refusing to accept the bleak picture his doctors painted, his love of life and determination to make every day count kept him with us long after the doctors thought it possible. Wilber was a member of Temple Baptist Church and especially enjoyed his Bible study class. He was preceded in death by his father. Left to cherish memories of him are his beloved wife, Janice; daughters, Camille Rainey and Lauren Rainey; mother, Nell Rainey of Rich, MS; sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Scott Manning of Seattle, WA; twin sister, Rebecca Bell of Tampa, FL; sister Mary Knott of Rich, MS; niece, Rebecca Manning; nephews, Andrew Bell and Christopher Knott, and hundreds of friends. No one who ever met him will ever forget him. Honoring Wilber as pallbearers will be Keith Bagwell, Steve Carpenter, Ken Mathews, Gary Oliver, Gary Rainey and Mark Smith. The family requests that any memorials in honor of Wilber Hopkins Rainey Jr. be made to the person's charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Published in The News Star on December 4, 2010

December 5, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Graveside funeral services for Alice Brewster, 94, of West Monroe will be Monday December 6, 2010, 10 a.m. at Serenity Garden in West Monroe under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe, with Bro. Eugene Brown officiating. Mrs. Brewster was a member of Community Baptist Church, She was a loving mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Auntie. She was affectionally called" Nanny-Ma". Mrs Brewster is preceeded in death by her husband Samuel "Sam" Brewster. Survivors include 2 Sons: Sammy Brewster of Marion, LA and Gary Lynn Brewster and wife Connie of Downsville, LA. One sister, Dorothy Abernathy of Lake Charles. Grandchildren include Sammy Christopher Brewster and wife Christine of Chicago, IL. Caron Michelle Brewster Tharpe and husband Michael of Kansas City,MO. Collin Neil Brewster and Fiance Jennifer Lomax of West Monroe, LA. Marcy Lane Brewster Moore and husband Jason of Daphne, AL, and Stuart Lynn Brewster and wife Chastity of Chickasaw, AL. Great-Grandchildren include Michaela Tharpe, Samuel and Bella Brewster, Dustin, Brooke and JC Brewster, Maddy Moore, and Julia Lanham, as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Sunday December 5, 2010 at Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Online condolence can be made at www.griffin-funeralhome.com Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 5, 2010

Funeral services for Mr. Douglas Ray Evans, 75, of West Monroe are at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, December 7, 2010, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Reverend Larry Ferris and Dennis Wills will officiate. Interment follows at Old Union Cemetery in Columbia, LA under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Mr. Evans was born May 1, 1935 in Rochelle, LA and passed away Dec. 3, 2010 in West Monroe. He was retired from Plymouth Tube as a machine operator and loved to fish and play softball. Mr. Evans enjoyed family life with all of his posterity especially his grandchildren. He was a member of Church of the Nazarene. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Evans and Larry Evans, and his parents Douglas and Ola Mae Evans. Mr. Evans is survived by his wife Margaret Evans; three daughters Cindy Evans Hymer, Susan Evans Ledet and husband Anthony, and Lisa Evans and husband Donnie; son Chuck Evans and wife Donna; three sisters Nita Rasberry, Connie Rasberry, and Rosie Jacola; three grandchildren Angela Harrison, Jeffery Hymer, and Jacob Thompson; and four great grandchildren. Pallbearers are Lavelle McCleland, John Brown, Roy Smith, Ken Howard, Buddy Stokes, and Jesse Harrison. Honorary pallbearers are Jacob Thompson and Charles Alger. Visitation is Monday evening from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 5, 2010

Funeral services for Mr. Clint Parnell, 91, of West Monroe are 10:00 AM, Monday, December 6, 2010, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Dr. George Wortham officiating. Interment follows at Sibley Cemetery in Choudrant under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Mr. Parnell was born September 14, 1919 in Choudrant, a son of the late Algie and Edith Humphries Parnell and passed away Dec. 4, 2010 in West Monroe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Christy Parnell Justus; a sister, Maudie Mae Sanderson; a brother, James Parnell; and a nephew, Josh Parnell. A US Army First Sergeant and WW II veteran of combat operations in the European Theater, Mr. Parnell was an active member of Highland Presbyterian Church and had been an Elder and Deacon at Memorial Presbyterian Church. He retired with over 35 years of service as a bus operator with Continental Trailways. He is survived by his loving wife of over 57 years, Celess Watts Parnell; a daughter, Celia Parnell James, and husband, Paul; 3 grandchildren, Jeremy Rowdon and wife, Mari; Mallory Rowdon Johnson, and husband, Chuck; and Darren Justus and wife, Lana; 3 great grandsons, Jayden Rowdon, Linden Justus, and Dayton Johnson; 2 brothers, Ray Parnell and wife, Beverly, and Jack Layne Parnell; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Allen Parnell, Gary Parnell, Keith Hammons, Jack N. Humphries, Jim Justus, and Gregory Humphries. Visitation is Sunday evening from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 5, 2010

Funeral services for Mrs Dorothy Pylant, 85, of West Monroe are 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 8th, 2010, at Community Baptist Church, 164 Defreese Road, West Monroe with Rev. Danny McIlveene officiating. Interment services follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. A homemaker, Mrs. Pylant was born October 16th, 1925, and passed away Friday, December 3rd, 2010. She was a member of the Community Baptist Church. Her husband of 62 years, George Pylant, preceded her in death in 2005. She is survived by her sons, Ray Pylant, Louis Pylant, and Randy Pylant; 9 grandchildren; and 27 great grandchildren. Visitation is Tuesday evening from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 5, 2010

December 6, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Jesse Daniel Miller, born April 28, 1992, left this world to be with his Lord on December 3, 2010 in West Monroe, Jesse graduated from West Monroe High School. An avid outdoor sportsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends. He loved shooting skeet with his brother, dad and friends. Jesse was an amazing man with a heart of gold that will never be forgotten, and always remembered and loved. Jesse is survived by his Mother, Robbin Reeves Miller; Father, Guy "Dusty" Miller, and step-mother, Angie Saxon Miller; brother Dylan Miller and sister n law Ashley Keefover Miller; two sisters Taylor Crowell and Makenzie Miller; Nephew Dustin Miller and niece Destiney Miller; Maternal grandparent Bonnie Morales; Paternal grandparents John Davis Miller Sr. and Theresa, all of West Monroe; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation will be held at Griffin Funeral Home on Monday, December 6th from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The funeral service to be held at Griffin Funeral Home, 7427 Cypress St. West Monroe, La Tuesday December 7th at 2:00 p.m. Service will be officiated by Tom Lowe and Roy Duffey with interment at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, 623 Hwy. 80 East, Monroe. Pallbearers for the service include Dylan Miller, Alex Lee, Brett Bauer, John Davis Miller III, Will Ragan, and Jordan Miller, with alternate Leon Napier. In lieu of flowers, the Miller Family requests contributions are made to the charity of your choice in Jesse's name. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffin-funeralhome.com Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 6, 2010

December 7, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Funeral services for Micah Victor David, 24, of Olla, LA will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 8, 2010, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Teddy Sharbono and Rev. Shawn Barnett will officiate. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Micah was born December 30, 1985, in Monroe, LA and passed away December 5, 2010, in Olla, LA. He was active in the Louisiana National Guard and volunteered for overseas service in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, he had numerous awards including the Combat Action Badge. Micah's hobbies were fishing and gun collecting. He was preceded in death by his mother, Donna David; uncle, Victor P. David; and grandfather, Victor B. David. He is survived by his wife, Lacey Parker David; son, Hayden Victor David; father, Mike David and his wife, Carol David; sisters, Traci M. David and Amy M. Neel; brother, Adam B. Wayland; grandparents, Charlotte David and Judy Phillips; numerous other family members. Pallbearers will be Brad Davis, Houston Byrne, Stephen Roberts, Michael Yelverton, Jeff Marzula and Jonathan Moore. The family would like to express thanks to the Louisiana National Guard, the Wounded Warriors Program of North Little Rock, AR and First Baptist Church of Haughton, LA. Memorial donations may be made in Micah's name to Soldiers' Angels at www.soldiersangels.org. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 7, 2010, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Published in The News Star on December 7, 2010

Funeral services for Gloria E. Powell, 83, of Rayville, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe, LA with Rev. William L. Smith officiating under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Gloria was born November 13, 1927 in Delhi, LA and passed away Saturday, December 4, 2010 in Rayville, LA. Mrs. Powell was a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jess W. Powell; and her sisters, Floy McCartney and Lottie Eubanks. Survivors include her children, Joyce Ellis and husband, Carey Jay of Rayville and Billy Powell and wife, Jean of Monroe; grandchildren, Eric Powell and wife, Joann of West Monroe, Justin Powell of Monroe; Jessica Clack and husband, Ben of Rayville, and James Ellis of Rayville; great grandchildren, Tate Powell, Michael Clack, Ann Clack, and Sidney Clack; very close friend, Viola Martinez of Rayville; sister, Margaret George and husband, C.P. of West Monroe; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Kenny Powell, Ronnie Powell, Steve Powell, Buddy McCartney, Robert Whitfield, and Wade Darnell. Visitation will be 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Published in The News Star on December 7, 2010

Betty Peck Shaffer, resident and native of Sicily Island Louisiana and long time resident of Baton Rouge, died at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital on Friday Dec 3, 2010 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Natchez Mississippi May 2, 1944 and is preceded in death by her father, W.S. Peck Jr, mother Juanita Steele Peck, brother W.S. Peck IV, and second husband, Buddy Ware. She is survived in death by son William Russel Shaffer, daughter Juanita "Missy" Shaffer, daughter-in-law Michele Bull Shaffer and granddaughter Julia Patience Shaffer, first husband Jack Shaffer, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Betty was very active in the community and business. She successfully served as bank President of Sicily Island State Bank for many years, following in the footsteps of her father & grandfather Peck. She was one of the first female bank presidents in Louisiana. Among other awards, she was most proud of being named as "Master Farmer of the Year" in recognition of her successful stewardship of her family farm, Ferry Plantation. She was the third generation of her family to be named a "Master Farmer of the Year." Betty's community involvement included serving as president of the Baton Rouge YWCO as well as being a member of the Natchez Garden Club, Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of the Confederacy, and many other organizations. Betty was also an active member of the Sicily Island United Methodist Church. She will be remembered for her quick wit, hospitality and love of life. Her passions were renovating her family home at Ferry Plantation, genealogy, and doting on granddaughter Julia. She was an avid sportswoman who enjoyed deer hunting and camp life. A celebration of her life with a visitation was held Monday, December 6 from 6 PM until 8:00 PM at Comer's Funeral Home in Ferriday, Louisiana, with a funeral service at the Sicily Island United Methodist Church on Tuesday December 7 at 10:00 AM. Pallbearers are Keith Core, Tim Ford, Wes Guice, Don Mattox, Marc McCarty, Wade Thompson, Johnny Verzwyvelt and Richard Young. Honorary pallbearers include Dr. Steven Abramson, Roy Evans, Bill Faust, Billy Fletcher, Glenn Gremillion, Dr. Maurice Gremillion, Albert Krause, Joe Raymond Peace, and James Prevot and all of the members of Sandy Creek Hunting Club. The family extends their deep appreciation to the medical team that cared for Betty in her final days, and special love and thanks to her faithful friend and caretaker, Cleo Dunbar. She will be buried at the Peck family grave site at her home on Lake Louie after the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Sicily Island United Methodist Church. Comer's Funeral Home Ferriday, LA. Published in The News Star on December 7, 2010

Funeral services for Elberta Mae Lusby Watkins, 84, of Bastrop, La. will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at Central Missionary Baptist Church in Bastrop with Bro. Britt Dupree officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Grove South Cemetery on Old Monroe Rd. under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Mrs. Watkins was born December 28, 1925 in Turkey Creek, La. to the union of Grundy Columbus and Mary Lita Launey Lusby and went to be with her Lord on Monday, December 6, 2010. She was a dedicated member of Central Missionary Baptist Church, an accomplished patchwork quilt maker, and a retired employee of Pippens-Eat-A-Bite. She enjoyed working in her flower beds and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Watkins is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Willie Alton Watkins; sisters Ivy Bernice Rust, Martha Manila McFarlin and Margaret Ann Lusby; and brothers, Albert Leo, Charley Leon, Leroy Woodrow and Floyd Grundy Lusby. Elberta is survived by her son Jimmy Wayne Watkins and wife Betty Slayter Watkins and grandchildren, Christy Watkins Quirk and husband Andrew, Jennifer Watkins McMillan, Melanie Watkins Jenks and husband Steve, and Jeremy Wayne Watkins and wife Melissa Hinson Watkins. Mrs. Watkins is also survived by nine great grandchildren, Marissa Duplissey, TaLyn Myers, Treylon Watkins, Alyssa Watkins, Rubie Quirk, Jayden Watkins, Williem Jenks, Aaden Jenks, and Izaiah Quirk. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home. Pallbearers will include Steve Jenks, Andrew Quirk, Richard Book, Phillip McCready, Bobby Priest and Lynn Moore. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Mrs. Watkins' grandson and great-grandsons. The family wishes to thank the staff of Morehouse General Hospital for the kind and efficient care of their mother and grandmother during the last year. They would also like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Carter Cox for his unending care and concern for Mrs. Watkins as her physician and friend over the last 50 years and to the White Family for making Mrs. Watkins' service extra special with their gift of song. Condolences my be sent at www.goldenfh.com Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA. Published in The News Star on December 7, 2010

December 8, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Funeral services for Andy Johnston, 51, of Booneville, AR formerly of Epps, LA are 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Woodlawn Baptist Church, Rayville, LA with Rev. Pat Lofton and Rev. Roger Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Epps Cemetery, Epps, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Andy was born August 11, 1959 in Delhi, LA and passed away Sunday, December 5, 2010. Mr. Johnston was a 1977 graduate of Epps High School and attended LA Tech on a Baseball Scholarship. He was the owner of Supreme Air Greens and The Flying Spur Horse Ranch. Andy was a member of the Arkansas Turf Association and Golf Course Superintendents Association of Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi Turf Grass Growers Association and member of the Rotary Club. Andy was an exceptional athlete who excelled on both court and field earning All-State honors in Baseball and Basketball. Avid deer hunter and truly loved spending time with family and friends in the deer woods. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him so. He is preceded in death by his mother, Betty Roberts Johnston and brother, Clint L. Johnston. Survivors include his wife, Patti Johnston; daughter, Taylor Ann Johnston; stepson, Elam "Eli" Hicks; father and stepmother, Deek and Liz Johnston; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Sandra Johnston and Mark and Vesta Johnston; stepsister and brother-in-law, Karen and Rusty Hart; stepbrothers and sister-in-law, Marty and Rhonda Hendrix and Bob Hendrix; nieces and nephews, Lindsey and Tim Allen, Jude and Shelley Johnston, Mary Claire, Janie Marie, Ellen Elizabeth, Mark "Little Man" Johnston, and Ty and Lucy Allen. Pallbearers are Pipes Barham, Barry Burroughs, Stewart King, Hal Senn, Will Nolan, Chuck Robbins, Kenny Hall, Scott Smerker, Mike Moats, and Rick Preston. Visitation will be 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Wednesday, at Woodlawn Baptist Church, Rayville, LA. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Published in The News Star on December 8, 2010

Mrs. Maralliese "Billie" Root was born August 3, 1918, in Alexandria, LA and passed away December 7, 2010 in Calhoun, LA. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Bayou Desiard Country Club, Ladies Golf Association and Ladies Auxiliary at St. Francis Hospital. Billie was a loving wife, as well as a devoted mother and grandmother. She lived to play golf and loved to travel with friends. She spent time in Southern California. In her younger years, while visiting Monroe, she met her husband, Bert Root, and called Monroe her home thereafter. Family and friends will always remember her for her poetry. She is survived by daughters; Nancy Root Shirley and her husband, Ros and Jane Root Simpson; granddaughters, Stephanie Shirley, Nancy Laughlin and Lisa Trosper; grandsons; Clayton Shirley and Bobby Trosper; 4 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Charles Root, Jr. Pallbearers will be Clayton Shirley, Bobby Trosper, Hershell Howell, Michael Ferrington, Sean Vines and Lisa Trosper. Visitation will be held 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Wednesday, December 8, 2010, at Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe, LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Maralliese "Billie" Root, age 92 of Calhoun, LA will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 9, 2010, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Allison Moody. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 8, 2010

December 9, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Bonnie R. Christopher, 75t Bonnie Ray Christoopher of Monroe, a retired reservation clerk, died Thursday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time at the funeral home.

Clarence Cooper Jr., 70 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Clarence Cooper Jr. died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Melvin L. Dade, 81 Melvin Louise Dade of West Monroe, a retired teacher, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Jerusalem Cemetery, Calhoun.

Patricia Edmonds, 39 BASTROP — Patricia Edmonds, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Morehouse Baptist Education Association Building, Collinston. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant's Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Second Baptist Church Cemetery.

Patricia Fowler, 53 BASTROP — Patricia Fowler, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Morehouse Baptist Education Association Building, Collinston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Tennant's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Second Baptist Cemetery, Wilmont, Ark.

Lillie M. Handy, 89 Lillie M. Handy of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Mary Louise Hayes, 70 Mary Louise Hayes of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Billy W. Herron Jr., 44 WINNSBORO — Billy Wayne Herron Jr., a barber, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at St. John Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.

David Hodge, 81 David Hodge of Monroe, a retired car salesman, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Richard Jackson, 69 BASTROP — Richard Jackson, a paper mill worker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant's Funeral Home. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Andy Johnston, 51 BOONEVILLE, Ark. — Andy Johnston, formerly of Epps, owner of Supreme Air Greens, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery, Epps, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Earlean Lampkin, 86 BASTROP — Earlean Lampkin, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New Macedonia Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant's Funeral Home. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Peggy Lawrence, 62 JONESBORO — Peggy Dark Lawrence, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Victory Worship & Outreach Center. Arrangements are under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.

Carnette McNeil, 27 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Carnette McNeil, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Lake Providence Senior High School auditorium. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Sweet Canaan Cemetery.

Thomas Nelson, 57 Thomas Nelson of Monroe, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Orange Hill Cemetery, Rayville.

Emma D. Odom, 92 BASKIN — Emma Doris Broadway Odom, a retired cafeteria manager at Baskin High School, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Baskin Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the Reagan Cemetery, Baskin, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Walter D. Platz, 80 JONESVILLE — Walter D. Platz died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. Maralliese 'Billie' Root, 92 Maralliese "Billie" Root of Calhoun, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Betty J. Russell, 73 CHATHAM — Betty Jean Russell, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Chatham Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Jim H. Stringfellow, 75 EROS — Jim H. Stringfellow, a bus driver, died Sunday. Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Robinson Chapel. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Zeigler Cemetery.

Mary A. Walker, 75 WINNSBORO — Mary A. Walker, a nurse's aide, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Winnsboro Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

John W. Williams, 64 BASTROP — John W. Williams, a transportation worker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Jerusalem No. 2 Church. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Tennant's Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Abernathy, Alice L.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.
Avants, Myrta R.: 2 p.m. Thursday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Costin, Calvin L.: 2 p.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Ellis, William C.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Clay United Methodist Church, Jonesboro.
Hammock, John Donald "Don": 2 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Ruston.
Holloway, Charles Everett: 10 a.m. Friday, Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston.
Published: December 09. 2010 1:15AM

December 10, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Graveside services for Bea Chapman, 74, of Rocky Branch, LA will be held at 2:30 PM, Friday, December 10, 2010 at Rocky Branch Cemetery, Rocky Branch. Rev. Aleck Nyegaard will be officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Bea was born September 19, 1936 in Sicily Island, LA to William B. and Lucy Ann Moss Chapman and passed away December 7, 2010 in West Monroe. She was a retired bookkeeper in the banking business. Bea was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by a sister, Shirley Honeycutt and husband J.C. and a nephew, Doug Chapman and wife Jessica; and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Bill Phillips, Huey Tatum, Lucien Savage, Wilbur Ganey, L.J. Laster and Bill Halley. Visitation will be held Friday, December 10, 2010 from 12:00 PM until 1:30 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 9, 2010

W.C. Ellis, age 79, passed away on a December 5th, 2010 after a several year battle with cancer. He entered and left this life at his beloved home in Clay, Louisiana early on a bright and crisp Sunday morning. The cows he loved so much were just outside his window with their regular morning greeting. W. C. was born on April 23, 1931. The second child of James and Ledie Ellis. He represented the third generation of Ellis' to work the Northeast Louisiana farmland. In his early life he was surrounded by many friends and extended family that provided the love and example set by hard work, family bond and strength of community. It would be these values upon which he lived each and every day of his life. Bill's mother was tragically killed in a car accident when he was 6. As a result, both W.C. and his sister, Anne Lois were raised by their father and the extended family of strong and intelligent Ellis women. The unique family arrangement contributed enormously to the exceptional man, husband and father he would become. After attending High School at Quitman, LA., he studied at Louisiana Polytechnic Institute where he received his BS degree in 1953. He received his MS degree in 1955 and his doctorate in 1958 at the University of Missouri in Columbia. While at the University of Missouri, he met the girl of his dreams, Bobbie Louise Scroggins. Ironically, both grew up only minutes from each other in North Louisiana but met while Bobbie was a student at Stephen's College in Columbia, Missouri. They married in 1955 and had 55 wonderful years together. In 1958 W.C. was awarded a NATO Post Doctoral Fellowship at Rowett Research Institute, Buckburn in Aberdeen, Scotland. He and his wife and daughter, Linda spent a year living abroad and traveling throughout Europe. In 1959 the family returned to the U.S. where W. C. began his new post with Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. He devoted the next 48 to his love of Animal Science in research and teaching in the specific area of ruminant nutrition. It was during these same years he and his wife raised their three children, Linda Louise Ellis Grumbles, Pamela Ann Ellis Maunz, and William Keith Ellis. They were active members of the United Methodist Church in Bryan, Texas. W.C. touched the lives of many people with his warmth, kindness and sense of humor. He was fortunate to have friends and colleagues all over the world. W.C. is survived by his wife, Bobbie Louise Scroggins Ellis of Clay, Louisiana. His children; Linda Louise Ellis Grumbles and husband Randy of Celina, Texas, Pamela Ann Ellis Maunz and husband Eric of West Monroe, Louisiana and William Keith Ellis and wife Debra of College Station, Texas. Grandchildren are Tina Louise McMahon and husband Donald of Celina, Texas, Brandon Reid Grumbles and wife, Elizabeth of Celina, Texas, Victoria Paige Maunz and Christian Ellis Maunz of West Monroe, Louisiana, Avery Brooke Ellis, Ethan Parker Ellis and Elijah Keith Ellis of College Station, Texas. Great-Grandchildren are Mia Louise McMahon, Patrick Ryan McMahon and Ansley Aaron McMahon of Celina, Texas, Mason Reid Grumbles and Army Ellison of Celina, Texas. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Clay United Methodist Church located at 169 Highway 148, Clay, Louisiana. The family address is 1438 Highway 148, Ruston, Louisiana 71270. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Clay United Methodist Church, Attention Brenda Atkins, Treasurer, 2388 Highway 818, Ruston, Louisiana 71270. Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA. Published in The News Star on December 9, 2010 Share Share this obituary via e-mail Share this obituary on Facebook Bookmark this obituary Share Guest Book * Visit Guest Book * View Printed Guest Book * Sign Guest Book Ways to help * Create a Memorial Website * Send Flowers Now * Donate to Charity Related Legacies * Texas A&M

George Wesley Mouk, 84, a native and long-time resident of Ouachita Parish passed away gracefully at his home in Monroe on December 7, 2010. During his life, George was a faithful follower of our Lord Jesus Christ, devoted family patriarch, church servant, small-business founder, World War II veteran, and tireless conservationist. From the mid-1970s until his passing, George was devoted to the preservation of Ouachita Parish's water sources, including Bayou DeSiard, Bayou Bartholomew, and perhaps most notably, Black Bayou. In 1997 George and the Friends of Black Bayou saw years of service come to fruition as Black Bayou was officially established as a National Wildlife Refuge—a community achievement that George shared with all who would listen. A visionary leader and dedicated civic volunteer, George was recognized by the Monroe Chamber of Commerce as the Rambin-Silverstein Memorial Civic Award winner on January 14, 2003. George was preceded in death by his wife and jitterbug partner, Carol Mouk, and his son George Wesley Mouk, Jr. George is survived by daughter Susan Haines and her husband Ron of Fort Smith, Arkansas; son Jim Mouk and his wife Sharon of West Monroe, Louisiana; and son Lee Mouk and his wife Rebecca of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. George is survived by grandchildren Mae Mouk, Mary Alice Mouk, Charlie Mouk, Schell Gower and her husband Paul, Seth Haines and his wife Amber, Christopher Mouk, Wesley Mouk, Sarah Mouk, Louis Mouk, and Sophia Mouk. George is survived by great-grandchildren Isaac Haines, Jude Haines, Ian Haines, and Noah Gower, and two others expected to arrive in 2011. The family is forever grateful to George's care-givers and friends, Brenda Byrd and Barbara Myles. Their companionship meant the world to George as he transitioned into eternity. Visitation of the family will be on Thursday, December 9 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. His life will be celebrated at 10:00 am Friday, December 10, 2010 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. The Rev. Dawnell Stodghill will officiate. The service will conclude with interment at the columbarium located within St. Thomas. George's family is grateful to the numerous friends who helped him not only in life, but also in his last two difficult years in life. Their care and kindness shown is priceless. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that all commemorative gifts be made to Friends of Black Bayou, Inc. or to St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 9, 2010

Bea Chapman, 74 ROCKY BRANCH -- Bea Chapman, a retired bookkeeper, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2:30 p.m. Friday at Rocky Branch Cemetery. Visitation is noon until 1:30 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Clarence Cooper Jr., 70 LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Clarence Cooper Jr. died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Vision Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Arrangements are under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Denise England, 25 Denise England of Monroe, a student, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Aubrey S. Hill, infant NORFOLK, Va. -- Aubrey Sa'niya Hill, the infant daughter of Brice and Doriandres Hill, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Grambling Memorial Gardens, Grambling, under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Ruston.

Audrey M. Hill, infant NORFOLK, Va. -- Audrey Ma'kiya Hill, the infant daughter of Brice and Doriandres Hill, died Dec. 2. Graveside services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Grambling Memorial Gardens, Grambling, under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Ruston.

David Hodge, 81 David Hodge of Monroe, a car salesman, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery.

Betty T. Jones, 85 Betty Ann Taylor Jones of Monroe, retired billing office manager, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.

Bertha E. Key, 86 PIONEER -- Bertha Elizabeth Key, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove.

George W. Mouk, 84 George Wesley Mouk of Monroe, retired insurance salesman, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Monroe. Burial will be in St. Thomas Episcopal Church Columbarium under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lula M. Pratt, 90 Lula Mae Pratt of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Corey. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Linda D. Raspberry, 51 BASTROP -- Linda Diane Raspberry died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hughes Chapel Cemetery.

Willie Robinson, 77 WATERPROOF -- Willie Robinson, a farmer, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Paul Simmons, 33 DELHI -- Paul Simmons died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Adele J. Williams, 86 TRANSYLVANIA -- Adele Jupe Williams, a clerk, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday with rosary at 6 p.m. at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery.

Esevena Williams, 86 Esevena Williams of Monroe, a beautician, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Christoopher, Bonnie Ray: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.
Dade, Melvin Louise: 11 a.m. Saturday, Calvary Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Edmonds, Patricia: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Baptist Education Association Building, Collinston.
Ellis, William C.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Clay United Methodist Church, Jonesboro.
Fowler, Patricia: 1 p.m. Friday, Morehouse Baptist Education Association Building, Collinston.
Hammock, John D. "Don": 2 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Ruston.
Handy, Lillie M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe.
Hayes, Mary Louise: 1 p.m. Saturday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.
Herron Jr., Billy Wayne: 1 p.m. Sunday, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Holloway, Charles Everett: 10 a.m. Friday, Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston.
Jackson, Richard: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bastrop.
Lampkin, Earlean: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Bastrop.
McNeil, Carnette: 2 p.m. Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium.
Nelson, Thomas: 1 p.m. Saturday, Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe.
Odom, Emma Doris Broadway: 2 p.m. Friday, Baskin Baptist Church, Baskin.
Russell, Betty Jean: 10 a.m. Friday, Chatham Cemetery, Chatham.
Stringfellow, Jim H.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Robinson Chapel, Eros.
Walker, Mary A.: 3 p.m. Saturday, Winnsboro Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Williams, John W.: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Jerusalem No. 2 Church, Bastrop.
Published: December 10. 2010 1:15AM

December 11 , 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Jeffie 'J.D.' Beebe, 82 Staff report Jeffie "J.D." Beebe of West Monroe, a retired contractor, died Thursday. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Advertisement Addis J. Brown, 80 RAYVILLE -- Addis J. Brown, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Catheleen Bryan, 88 WINNSBORO -- Catheleen Bryan, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Lorraine Fuller, 69 MANGHAM -- Lorraine Fuller, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. James Griffin, 69 BASTROP -- James Newton Griffin, a sawmill employee, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is noon until time of service Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Beverly Griffith, 51 OAK GROVE -- Beverly Joy Griffith, a pipefitter, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Reeks Cemetery. Betty Louise Hampton, 70 Betty Louise Hampton of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Claudie Hodges, 82 Claudie Eugene Hodges of West Monroe, retired supervisor for LP&L, died Wednesday. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Manning H. Kemp, 102 Manning H. Kemp of West Monroe, retired chief engineer, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in St Paschal's Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Elnora McIntyre, 81 WISNER -- Elnora McIntyre, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at New Light Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hope Estate under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Walter D. Platz, 80 JONESVILLE -- Walter D. Platz, a meat department manager, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Sandy Lake Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. James St. Andrie, 63 EL PASO, Ark. -- James C. St. Andrie, a truck driver, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Karen Sims, 33 BASTROP -- Karen Darlene Sims, a home health caretaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Johnny Clay Smith 66 Johnny Clay Smith of Monroe, a retired GM employee, died Thursday. Services are at 11 a.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Richwood Memorial Gardens. Mary Williams, 88 SICILY ISLAND -- Mary Williams, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Christopher, Bonnie Ray: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Cooper Jr., Clarence: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Vision Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Dade, Melvin Louise: 11 a.m. Saturday, Calvary Baptist Church, West Monroe. Edmonds, Patricia: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Baptist Education Association Building, Collinston. Ellis, William C.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Clay United Methodist Church, Jonesboro. England, Denise: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Handy, Lillie M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe. Hayes, Mary Louise: 1 p.m. Saturday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Herron Jr., Billy Wayne: 1 p.m. Sunday, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Hill, Aubrey Sa'niya: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Grambling Memorial Gardens, Grambling. Hill, Audrey Ma'kiya: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Grambling Memorial Gardens, Grambling. Hodge, David: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Jackson, Richard: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bastrop. Jones, Betty Ann Taylor: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Lampkin, Earlean: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Macedonia Baptist Church, Bastrop. McNeil, Carnette: 2 p.m. Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium. Nelson, Thomas: 1 p.m. Saturday, Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe. Pratt, Lula Mae: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hopewell Baptist Church, Corey. Raspberry, Linda Diane: 3 p.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Robinson, Willie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof. Stringfellow, Jim H.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Robinson Chapel, Eros. Walker, Mary A.: 3 p.m. Saturday, Winnsboro Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Williams, Adele Jupe: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Lake Providence. Williams, Esevena: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe. Williams, John W.: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Jerusalem No. 2 Church, Bastrop. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: December 11. 2010 1:15AM

December 12, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Addis J. Brown, 80 RAYVILLE — Addis J. Brown, a Homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Mary A. Bryan, 88 FORT NECESSITY — Mary Catheleene Antley Bryan, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Bennie Fincher, 80 RUSTON — Bennie Fincher, a retired salesman for Dr. Pepper Bottling Co., died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Vienna Cemetery.

Bonnie Frith, 70 Bonnie Frith of West Monroe, a retired G.B. Cooley employee, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Walnut Grove, West Monroe.

Lorraine Fuller, 69 MANGHAM — Lorraine Fuller, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sunflower Cemetery, Baskin.

Colvin 'Pat' Grafton, 87 RUSTON — Colvin "Pat" Grafton, a television repairman, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Monday at new Hope Baptist Church, Choudrant. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Linda Griffith, 60 BEAUMONT, Texas — Linda Brown Griffith, a construction worker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Henry Cemetery, Hilo.

Mary Jean Hendrix, 79 Mary Jean Hendrix of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Mary Louise Jimmerson, 75 JONESBORO — Mary Loiuse Jimmerson, a bag mill inspector, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Melba Justice, 85 FARMERVILLE — Melba Denton Justice, formerly of Monroe and retired from the Ouachita Parish School System, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Farrar Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. until time of service Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery,

Lillie. Robert D. Roark, 70 Robert D. Roark of West Monroe, a grocery store stocker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jettie Sharbono, 87 SHREVEPORT — Jettie Templeton Sharbono, formerly of Rayville, a retired nurse's aide, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greer Cemetery, Rayville.

Henry E. Traxler, 66 RAYVILLE — Henry E. Traxler, a plumber, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Donald White, 61 FERRIDAY — Donald Gregory White, a Concordia Parish Sheriff's Office employee, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Young's Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the family cemetery in Monterey.

Henry Wilks, 67 WISNER — Henry Wilks died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Newt Winters, 87 WINNSBORO —Newt Winters died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Boeuf River Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Herron Jr., Billy Wayne: 1 p.m. Sunday, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro.
Jones, Betty Ann Taylor: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
McIntyre, Elnora: 1 p.m. Sunday, New Light Baptist Church, Wisner.
Smith, Johnny Clay: 11 a.m. Sunday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.
Published: December 12. 2010 1:15AM

December 13, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Services for Mary Catheleene Antley Bryan, 88, of Fort Necessity, LA, will be 1:00 PM Monday, December 13, 2010, in the Mulhearn Chapel with Rev. Dave Phillips, Rev. Howard Childs, and Rev. Rex Barker officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. She retired from Monroe Police Department. She is preceded in death by a son- Robert Lee Bryan. She is survived by her husband-James Coyt Bryan of Fort Necessity, LA, daughter-Carole Bryan Rowe of Dallas, TX, a son-James C. Bryan, Jr. of Monroe, LA, seven grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Eddie Ray Bryan, Michael Bryan, Jimmy Henderson, Al Bryan, Richie Kelly, and Mark King. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on December 13, 2010

Mrs. Johnnie Faye (Maxey) Murphy, age 77, of Winnfield, LA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday afternoon, December 10, 2010, after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born to the union of John Huston Maxey and Renie Jordan Maxey, January 8, 1933, in the Jordan Hill Community of Winn Parish. Mrs. Murphy retired from the public sector. She worked as a Deputy Sheriff and as a Deputy Clerk of Court in Winn Parish. She enjoyed sitting on her porch and watching the many different birds come to her feeders. Most of all Ma Ma, as she was known by her family, enjoyed visiting with her family; especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a life long member of Big Creek Baptist Church and loved to sing and worship the Lord. For the past year, Mrs. Murphy had resided in West Monroe so she could receive the care and treatments she needed. She later became a resident of StoneyBrook Memory Care Assisted Living in West Monroe. Mrs. Murphy was preceded in death by her husband, W.L. "Louie" Murphy; one brother, William E. "Bill" Maxey; three sisters, Bernice Maxey Moore, Helen Maxey Musgrove, and Blanche Maxey Iverstine. Those left to cherish her memory are her two children; a daughter, Janet Murphy Turner and husband Mike of West Monroe, LA; and a son, John Clay Murphy and wife Patricia of Winnfield, LA; three grandsons, Chad Stuart Allen of West Monroe, LA; James Richard Murphy and Benjamin Kyle Murphy of Winnfield, LA; one great granddaughter, Mandilyn Marie Allen and one great grandson, Brayden Stuart Allen of West Monroe, LA; one sister, Anne Mae Maxey Duck of Alexandria, LA. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, December 13, 2010, in the chapel of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield, with Bro. Terry Bartley officiating. A Eulogy will be given by her nephew, William "Bill" Maxey. Burial will follow in the Jordan Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family Sunday, December 12, 2010, from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and Monday, December 13, 2010, from 9:00 A.M. until time of service. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Chad Stuart Allen and Benjamin Kyle Murphy and nephews William "Bill" Maxey, Jim Maxey, Gary Musgrove, and Gene Dupuis. The family requests memorials may be sent to any Breast Cancer Research Center or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Southern Funeral Home Winnfield, LA Published in The News Star on December 13, 2010

Funeral Services for Mr. Robert D. Roark, 70, of West Monroe, LA, will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 14, 2010, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, with Rev. John D. Dallalio officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery in West Monroe, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Mr. Roark was born in Monroe, LA, on October 22, 1940, and passed away on December 11, 2010, in West Monroe, LA. He worked for A&P for 4 years, Safeway for 27 years, and Macs Fresh Market for 3 years until he retired. Mr. Roark served in the United States Navy during Vietnam and served in the United States Naval Reserve during Desert Storm. He is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Rose Frazier and brother, Troy Donald Bussey. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Juanita T. Roark; children, David Roark and his wife Tracy, Sherry Sealy and husband Arthur, Terri Frazier and husband RW, Margaret Bell and husband Steve and Michael Roark; grandchildren, Christina Sealy, Bobby Sealy, Zan Roark, Chase Roark, Ethan Roark, Anna Frazier, Summer Frazier, Jennifer Bell, and Stephanie Bell; and 1 niece and 2 nephews. Pallbearers will be Jason Sutton, Kyle Takewell, Kelly Takewell, Scotty Robinson, Billy Lee, and JD Manning. Honorary Pallbearers will be Zan Roark, Chase Roark, Ethan Roark, and Bobby Sealy. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, December 13, 2010, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 13, 2010

Funeral services for Jettie O. Sharbono, 87, of Shreveport, LA, formally of Rayville, LA, will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, December 14, 2010, at Brown Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville, LA, with Bro. Rocky Maddox, and Bro. Mike McNeese. Interment followed at Greer Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Jettie O. Sharbono was born October 20, 1923, in Mangham, LA, and passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2010, in Shreveport, LA. Mrs. Sharbono was preceded in death by her husband, Conrid Sharbono and three siblings. Survivors include her two children, Sylvia Sharbono of Shreveport, LA, and Raymond Sharbono and wife, Andresa of Shreveport, LA; seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, five great great-grandchildren; brother, Claude Templeton of Rayville, LA, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mark Sharbono, Steven Sharbono, Mike Ellis, Mike Templeton, Shawn Templeton, and Ken Templeton. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Monday, December 13, 2010, at the funeral home. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on December 13, 2010

Mozelle Clark, 78 BASTROP -- Mozelle "Zelle" Clark, a homemaker and child care provider, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday, at Bethel Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop, LA. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

Rev. Raymond Crofoot, 90 RUSTON -- The Rev. Raymond Crofoot, a retired minister with the Louisiana Conference of the United Methodist Church, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Douglas United Methodist Church in Choudrant. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial is in Douglas Cemetery.

Vonda S. Ferrington, 85 WINNSBORO -- Vonda Sales Ferrington, a garment factory worker, died Saturday. Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Wayside Pentecostal Church. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial is in South Central Cemetery in Wisner under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Thomas Gentry, 58 Thomas "Chops" Gentry of West Monroe, a construction worker died Thursday. A memorial service will be at a later date under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe

(Mary Jean Hendrix, 77 Mary Jean Hendrix of West Monroe died Friday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Living Way Apostolic Church in West Monroe. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial is in New Hope Cemetery near Choudrant.

(Clark W. Hildabridle Jr., 63 Clark W. Hildabridle Jr. of West Monroe, an electrician for Bocks Board Packaging, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

John Humphries, 80 WINNSBORO -- John "Jack" Humphries, a heavy equipment operator, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Chase Baptist Church in Chase. Arrangements are under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Donnie W. Kimball, 60 BASTROP -- Donnie Wayne Kimball, a retired IP employee, died Saturday. Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home in Bastrop. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial is in Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop.

( Cecelia A. Moore, 71 FARMERVILLE -- Cecelia Ann Moore, formerly of West Carroll Parish, a riverboat chef, died Sunday. Services are at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Quigley Holiness Church in Marion. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the church in Marion. Burial is in Crossroads Community Cemetery in Farmerville under the under direction Of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Oak Grove.

Verdine Moore, 87 Verdine Moore of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. A memorial service is at 7 p.m. Monday at Kingdon Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Hester Central State funeral Home.

Jennifer L. Parker, 35 Jennifer Lin Parker of Monroe, formerly of Winnsboro, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Apostolic Faith Chapel in Gilbert. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial is in Lone Cedar Cemetery in Winnsboro under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro.

Henry E. Traxler Jr., 67 RAYVILLE -- Henry Edgar Traxler Jr., a plumber, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel in Rayville. Burial is in Hewitt Cemetery, Marion.

(Louise S. Warner, 97 MCKINNEY, Texas -- Louise S. Warner, formerly of Columbia, co-owner of Warner's Shoppe in Columbia, died Sunday. Funeral services are incomplete at Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

(Henry H. Wilks, 67 WISNER -- Henry Horace Wilks, retired from McLemores, died Saturday. Services are at 2 p.m. Monday at First Pentecostal Church of Wisner. Burial will be in the Oakley Cemetery of Gilbert under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home,Winnsboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Bryan, Mary Catheleene Antley: 1 p.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Fincher, Bennie: 2 p.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.
Frith, Bonnie: 2 p.m. Monday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Fuller, Lorraine: 10 a.m. Monday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Grafton, Colvin "Pat": 3 p.m. Monday, New Hope Baptist Church, Choudrant.
Griffith, Linda Brown: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Jimmerson, Mary Louise: 2 p.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Sharbono, Jettie Templeton: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
White, Donald Gregory: 10 a.m. Monday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Published: December 13. 2010 1:15AM

December 14, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Funeral Services for Mr. James Glover Aycock, 84, of West Monroe, LA will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 15, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Dale Oden and Music Director, Jody Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville. Mr. Aycock was born in Rayville, LA on April 14, 1926 and passed away on December 13, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Raborn and Martha Modelle Glover Aycock. Participation in his children's activities was important to him and he was always involved. Whether it was dance recitals or pep rallies, flag football or state championships, scouting, or hunting and fishing, he was always there. His church, his family, and his work were his interests in life. He was a Boy Scout leader in 1968 through 1972. In 1971, he took troops to Philmont. In 1969, he started a troop at LTI, taking one of the boys to Philmont in 1971. This was one of the special joys of his life. James became a deacon at Parkview Baptist Church, January 11, 1976, and again at North Monroe Baptist Church, December 4, 1988. He always taught Sunday School at Parkview, North Monroe, and when he moved to Ruston, LA at Temple Baptist Church. James attended Northeast Junior College, then NLU, now ULM. On the same day that he received his football letter, he also received his draft letter, and after a year of college he entered the United States Army Air Force Base unit at Scott Field, IL. After his discharge he entered the Bish Mathis Institute of Business and received his diploma in accounting. James was always interested in what his family and friends were doing, always willing to listen and offer encouragement. Survivors include: his wife of 60 years, Jeanette Jones Aycock; three children, Jennifer Lynn Aycock Sweeney, Jeffrey Jamar Aycock (Sherry), and James Richard "Jay" Aycock (Denise); eight grandchildren, John Adam Sweeney (Erica), James Zachary Sweeney, Richard Gabriel Sweeney; Cori Lynn Aycock Oliver and Amy Lea Aycock; Laura Ashley Aycock, Sarah Kathryn Aycock and Jeffrey Thomas Aycock; three great-grandchildren, Karson Alexis Oliver, John Asher Sweeney, Ashton Skyler Wood; one sister, Frances Aycock Adcock; one niece, Jan Adcock Melton; two sisters-in-law, Wilhelmina J. Rembert and Maxine J. McKay. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and Cal Folds, Jr. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 14, 2010

Funeral services for Rev. Dayton A. Doughty, age 86, of Ruston will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Temple Baptist Church Sanctuary in Ruston. Officiating the service will be Dr. Rick Byargeon, Rev. Dale Oden and Rev Barry Joyner. Interment will be at Unionville Cemetery (Colvin Memorial) near Dubach, LA. under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Rev. Doughty was a member of Temple Baptist Church. He pastored First Baptist Church in Dubach, LA for twenty years, Rocky Springs Baptist Church in Lisbon, LA for eleven years and numerous other churches in Louisiana over his seventy years tenure as a Baptist Minister. Rev. Doughty served in the United States Navy and was a Veteran of WWII. He was a graduate of Louisiana College and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and was a member of the VFW and Council on Aging. He is preceded in death by his first wife of 54 years, Annebelle Doughty. He is survived by wife: Susie S. Doughty of Ruston, LA; daughter: Zilla Cone and husband Pat of Choudrant, LA; sons: Len Doughty and wife Dianne of Shreveport, LA and Jason Doughty and wife Jodi of Houston, TX; step-children: Charles Stokes and wife Carolyn of Ruston, LA and Mary Jane Walker of Shreveport; LA; grandchildren: Patrick Cone, Jamison Cone, Robert Cone, Samantha Cone, Kelly Doughty, Cameron Doughty, and Roane Doughty; step- grandchildren: Brian Walker and wife Misty, and Jason Walker; three step-great grandchildren: Will, Luke, and Anney Walker; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Woody Cooper, and James Edward Scriber. Honorary Pallbearers will be Don Gay, Bernie Johnson, Johnny Mitchell, Billy Rich, Tommy Windsor and Brooks Bryant, the Lynn Hawkins Sunday School Class and the Members of the Ruston, VFW. The family sends a special thanks to Dr. Tommy Smith and Hospice of Caring Hearts. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Baptist Children's Home, Temple Baptist Church, or Rolling Hills Ministry Building Fund. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Published in The News Star on December 14, 2010

Funeral Services for Mr. Clark W. Hildabridle, Jr., 63, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Monroe with Pastor Paul McComack officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Mr. Hildabridle was born in Monroe, LA on November 29, 1947 and passed away on December 12, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Monroe. He served in the United States Army as a Special Forces Green Beret during Vietnam. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. Mr. Hildabridle is survived by his wife of 38 years, Mona; children, Kimberly Carlson, Heather Hildabridle, Clark William "Trey" Hildabridle, III., and Whitney Hildabridle; grandchildren, Taylor Nicole Carlson and Madalyn Grayce May. Pallbearers will be Clark William "Trey" Hildabridle, III., Austin North, Craig McLaughlin, Carl Leckie, David Carlson, Jr., and Josh Smith. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mr. Bill Kight and his co-workers at Bocksboard Packaging. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the following: Dr. Scott Barron and his staff, Dr. William Zollinger, and Dr. William Ferguson. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials may be made to American Cancer Society , St Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Salvation Army. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 14, 2010

Funeral services for Bernice Tharp Thompson, 100, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Monroe with Rev. Lindle Stewart officiating, Interment will follow at New Light Baptist Church Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Thompson was born on October 18, 1910 in Monroe, LA and passed away on December 12, 2010 in Monroe. She was retired from food service at ULM and she was also a member of New Light Baptist Church where she was an active member for many years. She was preceded in death by her first husband: Lee Tharp and her second husband, Louis Thompson; 3 daughters: Frances Tharp, Opal Langston, and Jackie Carpenter; granddaughter: Leann Tharp; great grandson: Codye Carpenter; and 3 brothers. Mrs. Thompson is survived by her son: John L. Tharp and wife, Elizabeth; sister: Mary Alice Gardner and husband, Laverne; grandchildren: Jimmy Sanford and wife, Kathy, John L. Tharp, Jr., Johnny Rankin and wife, Dianne, Roger Rankin and wife, Beth Ann, John A. Carpenter, Jr., Randy Lee Carpenter, Tammy Carpenter Sampognaro and husband, Michael; 25 great grandchildren; and 9 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her great grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 14, 2010

Funeral services for Louise S. Warner, age 97, of Mc Kinney, Texas and formerly of Columbia; will be held 1pm Wednesday December 15, 2010 from the sanctuary of the historic First United Methodist Church in Columbia. Rev. Stuart Sherman will officiate. Services will conclude in the Warner Family Plot at the Welcome Home Cemetery at Grayson. Services are under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. The Family will receive guests at visitation on Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Riser Funeral Home located at 7131 U S Highway 165, Columbia. Louise died peacefully on December 12, 2010 in McKinney, Texas after suffering a devastating fall several days previously. She was born on April 19, 1913 in Gaars Mill, Louisiana to Leona (Dark) and Horace Sowers. She grew up in Winnfield, Louisiana in a neighborhood filled with her aunts, uncles, and cousins, and near a large extended family who lived in Gaars Mill, LA. Her younger siblings Jack and Dorothy were very dear to her and they remained close until their passing. All three of them lived into their 90's, and were an inspiration to all who knew them for their gracious spirit, their independence, and their zest for life. Louise went to school in Winnfield, LA. She was involved in many school activities at Winnfield High School and while a student, there was a class beauty contest which she won , and was Winnfield High School's first Homecoming Queen. She loved music and played both the piano and the organ, but mostly for her own enjoyment. Her aunt owned a dress shop in Winnfield, and Louise worked in this shop during high school and throughout college. She developed a love for fashion, and a sense of style that was evident throughout her life. After high school she attended Louisiana Tech and was a member of the social club that later became Kappa Delta sorority on that campus. She earned a teaching certificate and taught third grade in Winnfield, however her real love was retail and she went back to it after one semester in the classroom. She was working at the shop when she met the love of her life, Bo Warner, from Colfax. They married in 1935, and moved to Columbia in 1939 where they lived for many years. They owned and operated Warner's Shoppe for 47 years, and along with Louise's mother bought Cora Sowers Shoppe in Winnfield when her aunt retired, and her mother ran that business. Bo died in 1988 and Louise lived in Columbia for 12 years before she and her sister-in-law, Corrine, moved to Plano, Texas to be near her daughter. Louise was active in the Columbia Garden Club, the Women's Service Guild of the First United Methodist Church in Columbia, and enjoyed many dear friends in the North Louisiana area. After moving to Plano, she lived at several independent living facilities, also assisted living, and most recently at Stonefield in McKinney. She endeared herself to the kind and loving caregivers who appreciated her love of style and her sweet and generous spirit. We offer a special thank you to those who cared for her at Dayspring and Stonefield, and to her favorite nurse Joanie Smith and her therapists at Senior Select. Predeceasing her were her husband Alan B. (Bo) Warner, her parents, Leona and Horace Sowers, her brother Jack, her sister Dorothy and husband Hoot Gibson, her sister-in-law: Corrine Mc Hardy, who was also her very dear friend; and many aunts, uncles, cousins as well as her sisters and brother in law, Kirk and Amanda Warner, George and Boots Warner, and Norman Mc Hardy. Louise is survived by one daughter: Betty Hopper and husband Ray of Plano, Texas. Two grandchildren: Alan Hopper of Leander, Texas, and Allyson Hopper Record and husband Jay of Katy, Texas; and three great grandchildren; Meghan Hopper, Lauran Record, and Austin Record. She has many nieces and nephews including Jane Brown of Shreveport, Mary Vizzier and husband Dorwan of Alexandria, Kay Foshee and husband Tom of Natchitoches, Johnny Wardlow and wife Celeste of Aloha, Jack Sowers, Jr. and wife Jerri of Arlington, Texas ; Kerry Morgan and husband Raymond of Little Elm, Texas , Sarah Warner and Susan Lyssy of Houston, and Kirk Warner of New Iberia, LA. She is also survived by 30 cousins including those living in the immediate area; Lanny Dark and wife Irma of Columbia, Roger Dark and wife Debbie of Jonesville, Will Ed Dark and wife of West Monroe, and Shirley Copeland and husband Buddy of Rayville,LA , and special family friend Aimee Ratliff of Plano, Texas; and the members of the Wednesday Lunch Bunch whom she dearly loved. Those serving as pallbearers include: Johnny Wardlow , Tom Foshee, Jack Sowers, Ken Warner, Kirk Warner, and Lanny Dark. Honorary pallbearers include: Johnny James, James Hopper, Ed Rowan, and Dr. E. D. Coates. Those choosing to make a memorial gift may select from First United Methodist Church, Columbia ; or Welcome Home Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 735, Grayson, LA 71435 or the charity of their choice. Online registry/:condolences at riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA. Published in The News Star on December 14, 2010

George 'G.L.' Allen, 83 CROWVILLE — George "G.L." Allen, a construction supervisor, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Crockett Point Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Fleming Cal Jr., 74 DALLAS, Tex. — Fleming Cal Jr., formerly of Monroe, retired U.S. Army, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Louis Milton Clark, 73 CALHOUN — Louis Milton Clark, retired heating and air conditioning serviceman, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Yvonne W. Edwards, 90 LARTO — Yvonne Iola White Edwards, a postmaster, died Sunday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Larto Baptist Church. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Sherry M. Ferris, 53 Sherry M. Ferris of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lawrence Guidry Jr., 79 Lawrence Guidry Jr. of Monroe, retired building and painting contractor, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park.

James D. Haywood, 63 James D. Haywood of Monroe died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Allie E. Head, 83 Allie Edith Head of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Randle Johnson Sr., 95 JONESVILLE — Randle Johnson Sr., retired railroad employee, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Ackland Creek Baptist Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Betty Mabry, 82 RUSTON — Betty Mabry died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Richard "Fuzzy" Matthews, 56 WATERPROOF — Richard Thomas "Fuzzy" Matthews, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Waena H. Mayo, 85 Waena Holmes Mayo of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Joe C. Montgomery, 70 Joe Creath Montgomery of West Monroe, an insurance agent, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Robert D. Roark, 70 Robert D. Roark of West Monroe, retired grocery store associate, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery, West Monroe.

Rodney Saulsberry Jr., infant Rodney Saulsberry Jr. of Monroe, the infant son of Sherry M. Saulsberry and Rodney Saulsberry Sr., died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Renford Williams, 79 Renford Williams of West Monroe, retired from Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Jeanette Woods, 53 Jeanette Woods of Monroe, formerly of Sicily Island, a cafeteria manager, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED
Clark, Mozelle "Zelle": 2 p.m. Tuesday, Bethel Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Crofoot, The Rev. Raymond: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Douglas United Methodist Church, Choudrant.
Ferrington, Vonda Sales: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Wayside Pentecostal Church, Winnsboro.
Griffith, Linda Brown: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.
Hendrix, Mary Jean: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Living Way Apostolic Church, West Monroe.
Kimball, Donnie Wayne: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.
Moore, Cecelia Ann: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Quigley Holiness Church, Marion.
Parker, Jennifer Lin: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert.
Sharbono, Jettie Templeton: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Published: December 14. 2010 1:15AM

December 15 , 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

IN LOVING MEMORY OF SUE BOYD December 1934 - March 2009 I love you all dearly Now don't shed a tear I'm spending Christmas with Jesus this year. Love & Miss you, Tom, Mark & Family Published in The News Star on December 15, 2010

Mrs. Mary Taylor Brazzel passed from this life to life eternal on December 13, 2010, in Atlanta, GA. She was born in Homer, LA, on July 16, 1948. She was a long-time member of the banking community in Homer, having retired as vice-president of Regions Bank. She is survived by her husband, Ivan Ray Brazzel; one son, John Gregory Brazzel; one daughter, Teresa Brazzel Pernini, and her husband, David; and three grandchildren: Taylor, Holley and Aiden Pernini, all of Atlanta Georgia. She is also survived by four brothers: James, Albert, Freddie and Charles Taylor, and their spouses, children and grandchildren. She also leaves behind numerous cousins and many close friends throughout Georgia and north Louisiana. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 18, 10:00 AM, at Calvary Baptist Church (west of Homer). Interment will be in Arlington Cemetery in Homer immediately following the funeral. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Homer Chapel, from 5:00PM until 7:00 PM on Friday, December 17. Honoring the family through service as pallbearers will be Clint White, Dennis Butcher, Larry Talley, Tommy Ellis, Don Ford, Keith Smith and Russell Mills. Mark Haynes, M.D., and Ken Bailey, Sheriff of Claiborne Parish, will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family requests that Mary's memory be honored by contributions to the following: (1) the Mary T. Brazzel Donation Account at Capitol One Bank; (2) Children's Healthcare of the Scottish Rite in Atlanta, GA; (3) The Brain Injury Program Fund at the Shepherd's Center in Atlanta, GA; or (4) St. Jude Children's Center in Memphis, TN. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Rose-Neath Funeral Home (318/927-6110). Rose-Neath Funeral Home Homer Chapel Published in The News Star from December 15 to December 16, 2010

Graveside services for Joselynn Brooke Garner, 2 months old, will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun . Rev. Marcelle Ronquille will be officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Joselynn was born October 12, 2010 in Monroe and passed away December 13, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Wilbur and Betty Garner, Jimmy Pack, Carlos Martinez, Sr. and Anne Belle Farmer. She is survived by her mother, Amber Farmer and father, Wilbur Garner; sisters; Rylie Garner and Kylie Redmond; grandparents; Duane and Natalie Garner, Hope Cannon, Alton and Amy Farmer; great-grandparents; Delores Ann Pack, Carolina Martinez and Alton Farmer, Sr; great-great grandmother, Ouida Belle Haynes; aunts, Alyssa, Brooke and Paige Farmer; uncle, Nick Garner; special aunt, Marsha Blackman. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 15, 2010 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 15, 2010

Funeral services for Lawrence Guidry, Jr., 79, of Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel of Monroe with Father Edmund Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with John Thompson officiating at the committal service. Mr. Guidry was born in New Orleans, LA on January 30, 1931 and passed away in Monroe, LA on December 13, 2010. He served in the U. S. Marine Corp during the Korean War and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a loving husband and father of 7 wonderful children. He was a devout Catholic attending St. Paschal's and Jesus the Good Shepherd Church. He was a retired Building and Painting Contractor. Mr. Guidry is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty; Sons: Alden Guidry, Sherry Strange, Teddy Guidry, Rory Guidry and wife, Dianna, and Richard Guidry and wife, Tonya; daughters: Darlene Thompson and husband, John, Nicole Guidry, and Tennille Guidry; numerous brothers and sisters; 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be: Steve Traxler, J. O. Bailey, Jackie Gilbert, Kenneth Heath, Larry Cash, Edgar Landry, and Troy Hendrix. Special thanks to the staff of Glenwood Medical Center and the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 15, 2010

Funeral services for Mrs. Allie Edith Head, 83, of West Monroe, will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Interment follows at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Head was born May 8, 1927 in Eros, La and passed away Dec. 13, 2010 in West Monroe after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo and Florence Mann, her husband, Samuel Durward Head and three brothers. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Hightower and husband Ronnie; her son, Kenny Head and wife Linda; sister, Louise Fuller; brothers; Elton Mann and wife Voe, Joe Mann and wife Nellie Fay; grandchildren, Kim Wheelis and husband Waylon, Ron Hightower and wife Haley, James Brian Head and wife Tina, Misty Torres and husband Valdemar and 9 great-grandchildren; also by her special little dog, Mandy. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the friends and neighbors on Pelican Drive who helped Mrs. Head; Janice, Mike, Paul and Amanda, Monica, Kim, Rodney and Ricky. Also a special thank you is extended to the 4th floor North staff at and Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care Monroe for their care of Mrs Head. Pallbearers will be Lonnie Fuller, Mark Fuller, Ronnie Hightower, Ron Hightower, James Brian Head and Waylon Wheelis. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 15, 2010 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 15, 2010

Graveside services for Betty Jean Price Mabry, age 82, of Ruston will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Wilder Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Officiating the service will be Rev. Dale Oden. Mrs. Mabry was born December 12, 1928 and passed away December 13, 2010. Mrs. Mabry lived her life for her family, sacrificing everything to help her children through the years. Until her youngest child was grown, she chose not to work outside the home. Then, Mom enjoyed the years she worked at the Hallmark Store where many remember her warm smile and willingness to help. The past two years she resided at assisted living facilities and made many new friends. When she was able, she loved attending the Pricilla Sunday School Class at Temple Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Mabry, parents: William Travis (Bunk) Price and Cassie Elizabeth Dring Price. She is survived by her children: Martha Jean Mabry Stinson and husband Tom, Donna Ruth Mabry Rainwater and husband Larry, Charles Richard "Rusty" Mabry and wife Danna, Mary Elizabeth "Mimi" Mabry and David Alan Mabry and wife Joni; grandchildren: Gregory Scott Rainwater and wife Cassidy, Cassie Elizabeth Stinson Harwell and husband Gary, Stacy Leanne Rainwater Miller and husband Brian, Andrew Thomas Stinson and wife Gentri, William Riley Mabry, Daniel Richard Mabry, Brenner Alan Mabry and Ryne Austin Mabry; great grandchildren: Joshua Lane Miller, Morgan Lindsay Fraser, Evelyn Colt Fraser, Peyton Eleanor Fraser and Gray Thomas Stinson; brother: Billy Jack Price and wife Jeannie; and sister-in-law: Katherine Mabry Charles and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Honorary Pallbearers will be her six grandsons. The family would like to send a special thank you to Dr. Benson Grigsby, Chip Furr and the staff of Northwood Medical Center, The Arbor and the Terrace administration and staff, Lincoln Kidney Center, Carroll Home Health, along with special sitter, Betty Brantley for all their care and concern. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or the American Kidney Foundation. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Published in The News Star on December 15, 2010

Funeral Services for Mr. Joe Creath Montgomery, 70, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 15, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with the Rev. Robert Dandridge officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Joe Creath Montgomery was born on June 12, 1940 in Monroe, LA to the late Aylmer Eugene Montgomery, Sr. and Frances Noel Montgomery and passed away at his residence on December 13, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Bernice Girault (Bunny) Montgomery. Mr. Montgomery attended Georgia Tucker Elementary and was a graduate of The Webb School in Bell Buckle, Tennessee. He attended Tulane University and graduated from Northeast Louisiana University (ULM) with a degree in accounting. While attending Northeast, he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order. After graduation from ULM, he joined the Montgomery Insurance Agency. He was in the insurance business for some 45 years. For the last twenty years, he was affiliated with the Thomas & Farr Agency, Inc. as an insurance executive. Joe was a true scholar of the insurance business. He was known for his quick mind and broad knowledge. His dedication to his clients and colleagues was unwavering. Mr. Montgomery was a true professional in every sense of the word. He was an avid sportsman. As a dedicated deer and duck hunter, he also spent many days on the water fishing. He was a member of both Frisby Bend and Salt Lake Hunting Clubs for many years. He is survived by his wife, Julia Futrell Montgomery; children, Shepard Girault Montgomery of Jackson, MS., Joe King Montgomery and his wife Ginny of New Orleans, LA, and Julie Anne Montgomery of Monroe, LA; brother, Aylmer Eugene Montgomery, Jr. and his wife Clara of Monroe, LA, several nieces and nephews; his children by marriage, Steffani Terry Moskovitz of Celina, TX, Lead Terry and his wife Christi of Ruston, LA, Julie Terry Johnson and her husband Joey of Shreveport, LA. He especially enjoyed being "PaPa Joe" to his grandchildren by marriage, Carli and Wesley Moskovitz, Gunner Terry, Evan Johnson, Ali Grant, Jordan Riggs, Josh Riggs, Julianne Riggs, and Jake Doan; special canine friend, Willie. Pallbearers will be Hardeman Cordell, Dickie Culpepper, Joe Farr, Thomas A. Grant III, Markley Huey, Tom King, Travis Oliver III, and Jerry Thomas. Visitation will be held 1:00 PM until service time Wednesday, December 15, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. The family would like to express their appreciation to the entire staff of Doctors Hospice with a special thank you to Ken Martin, RN. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Doctors Hospice, 102 Thomas Road #603, West Monroe, LA; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN; The United Way, 1201 Hudson Lane, Monroe, LA; or the charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 15, 2010

Memorial services for Phyllis D. Griffin Morris, 61, of Aiken, SC, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 18, 2010, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Morris died peacefully at home, December 5, 2010. She grew up in Chicago, IL and was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by her parents, David & Dorothy Griffin (Cusimano). Survivors include three children, Dorothy (Bryan) Oliver of Woodinville, WA, Anastasios "Bill" (Lori) Chrysanthopoulos of Monroe, LA., and John Paul (Melanie) Cole of Layfayette, LA; five grandchildren, Parker, Joey, Lydia, Mya, and Lily; one brother, David; one sister, Josephine (Joe) Skrabutenas; and many nieces and nephews. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 15, 2010

Funeral services for Renford Tolbert Williams, 79 of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 15, 2010 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Troy Patrick will officiate. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Williams was born February 19, 1931 in Quebec, LA and passed away December 13, 2010 in West Monroe. He was a member of Parkview Baptist Church, Tallulah, Louisiana. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He began his career in wildlife working for the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries where he worked as a game warden for over 25 years before retiring. He then played a pivotal role in pushing Congress to "Save the Tensas". After saving the Tensas he was hired to protect it. He retired from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Tensas Wildlife Refuge after 26 years. Tolbert enjoyed sharing his love of wildlife and the refuge through the pictures he had taken and the stories he told, including the pre-civil war landmarks found in the Tensas Refuge. He shared his passion of the Tensas with anyone who would listen from children on school field trips to the descendant of a former United States President. One of his greatest memories was showing off his beloved Tensas to Theodore Roosevelt IV. He was a member of the coalition that formed Tensas Federal Wildlife Refuge. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his son, Allen Williams; parents, Renford Carlos Williams and Eunice Ponder Williams; brother, Bobby Ray Williams; sisters; June Horton and Jean Cheek. He is survived by his wife; Ruby Williams; children; Denise Wilhite and husband Johnny and Steve Dowdy; grandchildren; Laura Williams, Jordie Wilhite, Thomas Wilhite; brother, Jack Williams and wife Sue; sister, Dorothy Howland and husband J.B.; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mike Colvin, Andy Lee, Bobby Taylor, Sam Hunter, Steve Williams and Houston Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Aycock, Tina Wright and Dick Brown. The family would like to extend a special thanks to his caretaker and friend, sister-in-law, Marie Laws. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 15, 2010

James G. Aycock, 84 James Glover Aycock of West Monroe, retired real estate appraiser, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville.

Rayfield Baker, 52 Rayfield Baker of Monroe, a truck driver, died Thursday. Services are noon Friday at True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Moss Grove Cemetery.

Frances Boyd, 57 COLUMBIA — Frances Boyd, a certified nursing assistant, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Fellowship Baptist Church. Visitation is 11 a.m. Wednesday until time of service at church. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

David A. Brown, 62 ROCKY BRANCH — David A. Brown, a retired from Graphic Packaging, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Aaron J. Coleman, 18 Aaron J. Coleman of Monroe, a student, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Richwood High School. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Harmon 'Reese' Coleman, 89 EPPS — Harmon "Reese" Coleman, a farmer, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Epps Cemetery. Visitation is 5 p.m. Wednesday at New Hope Baptist Church, Monticello. Arrangements are under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Tommie Joe Dupree, 80 Tommie Joe Dupree of Monroe, a welder, died Monday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home.

Gloria T. Henderson, 37 Gloria T. Henderson of Monroe, an administrative assistant, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Clark W. Hildabridle Jr., 63 Clark W. Hildabridle Jr. of West Monroe, an electrician for Bocks Board Packaging, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Wednesday until service at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

LaMeka L. Long, 30 LaMeka L. Long of Monroe, a cashier, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Christ Harvest Miracle Center, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Bill Johnson, 69 Bill Johnson of Monroe, a truck driver, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Robinson Chapel, Eros. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Plum Hill Cemetery.

Cecil C. McGuffee, 90 JENA — Cecil C. McGuffee, a retired farmer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

DeAdria S. Stevenson, 23 DeAdria S. Stevenson of Monroe, a cashier, died Dec. 6. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Free Will Apostolic Outreach Ministry, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial at Union Baptist Cemetery.

Hurie Tolston, 94 RUSTON — Hurie Tolston, a retired construction worker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Dubach. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Zion Baptist Church No. 2 Cemetery.

Louise S. Warner, 97 MCKINNEY, Texas — Louise S. Warner, formerly of Columbia, a retired merchant, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, Columbia. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED:
Allen, George "G.L.": 11 a.m. Wednesday, Crockett Point Baptist Church, Crowville.
Guidry Jr., Lawrence: 10 a.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.
Johnson Sr., Randle: 1 p.m. Saturday, Ackland Creek Baptist Church, Jonesville.
Matthews, Richard Thomas "Fuzzy": 2 p.m. Wednesday, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.
Mayo, Waena Holmes: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.
Montgomery, Joe Creath: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Williams, Renford: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Published: December 15. 2010 1:15AM

December 16 , 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Funeral Services for Mrs. Joy Dale "Bill" Blackwell, 83, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, December 16, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Cecil Gregory and Rev. Calton Yeager officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Blackwell was born on August 6, 1927 and passed away on December 14, 2010. Survivors include her husband, R. Manson Blackwell Jr.; children, Verona Humphries and husband, Doug and Manson Blackwell III. and wife, Beverly; 4 grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 4 step great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren and her sister, Lila Booth. Mrs. Blackwell's grandsons will serve as Pallbearers. Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. (Noon) until service time Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 16, 2010

Funeral Services for Mr. David A. Brown, 62, of Rocky Branch, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, December 17, 2010 at the White's Ferry Road Church of Christ with Darrell Brown, Alan Robertson, and Mike Kellett officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Brown was born on June 10, 1948 and passed away after a lengthy battle with Cancer on December 14, 2010. He loved the country he courageously served, his family, and especially his grandchildren. He served his country for 28 years in the United States Army during Vietnam and also during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He retired from Graphic Packaging with 23 years of service. Mr. Brown is preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Mary Jane Brown. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Brown; daughter, Christina Brown Barnard and husband, Jason; son, David "Little David" Brown and wife, Stacie; four grandchildren, Megan, Allen, Griffin, and Anna; brothers, Doyle, Dale, Darrell, DeWayne and Doug Brown and their wives; mother-in-law, Flora McDuff and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Brown's brothers will serve as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be his fellow co-workers from Graphic Packaging. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, December 16, 2010 at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ. Memorials may be made to the White's Ferry Road Church of Christ World Radio or to Ouachita Christian School. The family would like to give a special thank you to the members of White's Ferry Road Church of Christ, Forsythe Avenue Church of Christ, and the Crossroads Church of Christ for their numerous expressions of love they gave during Mr. Brown's illness. Online Registry/Condolences:www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 16, 2010

Funeral services for Rev. Raymond Melvin Crofoot, age 90, of Ruston, LA, was held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 14, 2010, at Douglas United Methodist Church in Choudrant with Rev. Rolly Walker officiating. Burial followed in Douglas Cemetery in Choudrant under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Rev. Crofoot was born April 1, 1920, in Medina, OH, to Melvin Crofoot and Minnie Berg Crofoot. He was the first of seven children. He went to his heavenly home December 11, 2010. He served his country during WWII. On January 3, 1943, he married Altha Wiley in Wardville, LA. Each day, he and Mrs. Crofoot began their day with Bible reading and devotional. They ended each day on their knees in prayer. He held a degree in drafting as well as a degree from the Perkins School of Theology at SMU in Dallas, which he earned in 1954. He was a retired pastor of the Louisiana Conference of the United Methodist Church. He served a host of churches in the Louisiana Conference for 57 years. Rev. Crofoot was a true servant of the Lord and a dear friend to many. He was known affectionately as Brother Ray in the community and lovingly by his grandchildren as D-Daddy. In his spare time, he enjoyed reading his Bible and he also loved to make trips to Wal-Mart. He was a 32nd Degree Mason. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Altha Wiley Crofoot, his two daughters: Connie Crofoot McKenzie and Brenda Crofoot Wright; one son-in-law John W. McKenzie, Sr.; seven grandchildren: Kimberly and husband Phil, Lori and husband Greg, Will and wife Laurie, Ashley and husband John, Thomas, John and wife Heather, and Rosalyn and husband Jamie; 11 great grandchildren: Caroline, Caleb, Sydney, Jeremiah, Clark, McKenzie, Mallory, Savannah, Abram, Clintt, and John-Mark and one great grandchild that will be born in July; one brother: Larry Crofoot; two sisters: Gertrude Carpenter and Audrey McGaugh as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were be Will Bridges, Thomas Wright, John McKenzie, Jr., Greg Fallon, Phil Wardell, John O'Leary and Jamie Hall. Honorary pallbearer was John McKenzie, Sr. Planned memorials may be made to the Douglas United Methodist Church building fund. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on December 16, 2010

Funeral Services for Mrs. Sherry Lynn McDonald Ferris, 53, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, December 17, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Marvin Downs officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Bethel Church Cemetery in Clarks, LA. Mrs. Ferris was born on February 4, 1957 and passed away on December 13, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. Mrs. Ferris loved her family and always put them before herself. She loved to crochet and was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Morgan Ferris and by her mother, Shirley Kinman Belcher. Survivors include her children, Edward Ferris and wife, Jennifer, Lloyd Ferris, Christy Yates and husband, Jamie, Bennie Ferris and Lisa Ferris; eight grandchildren; father, Bennie M. McDonald Sr.; mother, Christine Smith; brothers, Mike McDonald and wife, Darlene and Bennie M. "Petey" McDonald Jr. and wife, Pam; sisters, Debbie Kottenbrook and husband, Paul, Lisa Wilson and Melba Pruitt and husband, Chuck; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Lloyd; Bennie; Edward and Christopher Ferris, Jamie Yates and Joshua McDonald. Honorary Pallbearer will be Mike McDonald. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 16, 2010

Graveside services for Geraldine R. "Jerry" Gossett, 89, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 18, 2010, at Riverview Cemetery with Rev. Woods Watson officiating. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Gossett was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. "Bob" Gossett; sister, Irene Wells; son-in-law, Eugene Davis; two grandchildren, Terry G. Davis and Debbie Davis; and two great grandchildren, Brandon Davis and Amanda Rae Clouatre. Survivors include her children, Nina Gray and husband Don, Robert "Butch" Gossett and wife Violet, and Frances Malta and husband Joe; ten grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 16, 2010

Funeral services for Elizabeth Lee Edwards McGough, age 87, of Monroe will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, December 17, 2010, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Liberty Hill Cemetery in Marion, LA. Officiating the service will be Susan Ferguson, associate minister of St. Paul's. Mrs. McGough was born September 23, 1923 in Monroe, LA and passed away peacefully December 13, 2010 in Monroe, LA. Mrs. McGough was a charter member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Ann Cole Sunday School Class, and La Petite Fleur Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie McGough; son, Mike McGough; sister, Jonnie Greenwood and husband, Vern; sister, Sybil Smith and husband Zell, Jr.; and her parents, John and Katholeen Edwards. Mrs. McGough is survived by her daughter, Martha Stevenson and husband, Jimmy; granddaughters, Angela Krause and husband, Cody; Mary Nichols and husband, Nathan; great granddaughters, Mia Krause and Kate Nichols; nieces, Carol Payne; Kathleen Holmes and husband, Louie; Sybil Anne Turner and husband, Robb; Sheryl Gowen and husband, Bill; nephew, Zell Smith III; and many great nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Brian Bateman, Dr. Scott Burkett, Billy Haddad, Scott Hart, Jim Lockhart, and Steve Swander. Honorary pallbearers will be Klien Crow, Billy Cutler, Mike McInnis, and Van Pardue. The family would like to thank the staff of Avalon Place for their loving care of Mrs. McGough. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, or the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home in Ruston. Visitation will be 11:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM, Friday, December 17, 2010 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Monroe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 16, 2010

Funeral services for Mr. Cecil Clyde McGuffee, Sr., age 90, of Rosefield, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, December 16, 2010, from the sanctuary of Rosefield Baptist Church with Bro. Bubba Tucker officiating. Interment will follow at Rosefield Cemetery. Mr. McGuffee was born in Rosefield, LA, on July 24, 1920, the oldest of Durrull and Alice Sones McGuffee's seven children and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 14, 2010, in Jena, LA. He graduated from Harrisonburg High School in 1937, and served in the US Navy during WWII. In 1949, he married Irene Worley. Cecil raised his family, worked as a game warden for the LA Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and farmed for many years in Enterprise, LA. Cecil was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. He also served as a deacon at Rosefield Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents: Durrull and Alice McGuffee, his wife; Irene McGuffee and sister; Sarah McGuffee Jacobson. Survivors include his children: Velma McGuffee Butler and her husband, Gary, Clyde McGuffee, Jr. and his wife, Cindy and Rachel McGuffee Breithaupt and her husband, Craig, grandchildren: Angela Butler and her husband, Paul, Christopher Butler and his wife, Marilyn, Jessica Butler, Andrew Butler, Benjamin Breithaupt and his wife, Kimberly, Evelyn Breithaupt, Jenny McGuffee Floyd and her husband, Toby and Emily McGuffee, eight great-grandchildren: Caitlin Walpole, Leanne Butler, Alexander Butler, Marcus Butler, Josef Butler, James Butler, Zachary Floyd and Sydney Husband and his brothers and sisters: Olivia Horne, Delcie Brown, Elsie Porter, Merwyn McGuffee and Mike McGuffee. Pallbearers will be Christopher Butler, Benjamin Breithaupt, Andrew Butler, Lawrence Porter, Ronnie Brown, Mike McGuffee, Jr. and Alexander Butler. The honorary pallbearer will be Zachary Floyd. Any planned memorials may be made to Rosefield Baptist Church for missions outreach or Gideons International. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on December 16, 2010

Funeral services for Mrs. Jamie Shirley, 100, will be 10:00 A.M. Friday December 17, 2010 at the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnny Hankins officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Shirley was born on September 18, 1910 in Winnsboro, LA and passed away on Tuesday December 14, 2010 at Charlyn Nursing Center Winnsboro. She was a retired 5th grade school teacher, with her career beginning in a one room schoolhouse in the Brister Community near Baskin and spanned for twenty-five years throughout many Franklin Parish Schools. Her leisure time was spent enjoying books by her favorite author Max Lucado. She was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church Winnsboro. Mrs. Shirley was the last survivor of ten children of William Randolph and Sarah Elizabeth Shewmake Taylor. She is preceded in death by her parents, 1st husband Oran Hooper and husband of sixty one years Howard Shirley and a granddaughter Melinda Williams. Survivors include her childen Marilyn Hooper Williams and husband Zeke of Franklinton, Mary Frances Hooper Richardson and husband Emmett of Winnsboro, Randy Shirley and wife Sharon of Winnsboro, Rev. David Shirley and wife JoEllen of Rayville also survived by 12 grandchildren, 19 grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Friends may call for visitation on Thursday 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorials preferred to the First United Methodist Church Winnsboro. Online guest book at www.gillfirstnational.com Gill First National Funeral Home Published in The News Star on December 16, 2010

Iris B. Armstrong, 96 FARMERVILLE — Iris Adell Brasher Armstrong died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 9:30-10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Farmerville City Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Dorris L. Bradshaw, 66 WINNSBORO — Dorris Lee Bradshaw, a paraprofessional with Monroe City Schools, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert.

Barbara D. Burks, 49 Barbara D. Burks of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Fleming Cal Jr., 74 DALLAS — Fleming Cal Jr., formerly of Monroe, retired from the Army, died Monday. Services are noon Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Little Creek Cemetery, Alto.

Martha J. Chapman, 69 Martha Jean Chapman, formerly of Lake Providence, a homemaker, died Sunday. Visitation is noon until 2 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Tanelius D. Cloman, 29 HOUSTON — Tanelius D. Cloman, formerly of Monroe, a cook, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Carroll High School auditorium. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery, Bosco.

Harmon 'Reese' Coleman, 89 EPPS — Harmon "Reese" Coleman, a farmer, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Epps Cemetery under the direction of Tennant's Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jacqueline A. Fridge, 78 Jacqueline A. Fridge of Monroe, retired manager in merchandise division of AT&T, died Sunday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 2-3 p.m. Friday at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m. at the church.

Joselynn Brooke Garner, infant Joselynn Brooke Garner of West Monroe, the infant daughter of Amber Farmer and Wilbur Garner of West Monroe, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Eddie Green, 87 DELHI — Eddie Green, parts builder, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant's Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Marquita W. Harper, 27 BASTROP — Marquita Washington Harper, mortgage company employee, died Dec. 8. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Morehouse Baptist Education Association building, Collinston. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Jerusalem Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Allie Edith Head, 83 Allie Edith Head of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Ada Hoard, 88 WINNSBORO — Ada Hoard, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Star Baptist Church. Burial will be in Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity, under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home.

James Morrison, 59 James Morrison of West Monroe, a retired contractor, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gloria S. Murray, 80 RAYVILLE — Gloria Sellers Murray, a retired bookkeeper for Richland Parish Schools, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday and 1 p.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Elvis M. Neal, 95 CROSSETT, Ark. — Elvis M. Neal, retired from the Louisiana Training Institute and a retired farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home, Hamburg, Ark. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham.

Ruth Pruett Odom, 77 RUSTON — Ruth Pruett Odom died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Clifton 'Jack' Parks Jr., 82 RUSTON — Clifton C. "Jack" Parks Jr. died Monday. Services are noon Friday at South Parkway Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Urlena Payton, 85 Urlena Payton of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Arianna E. Rose, infant Arianna Elizabeth Rose, the infant daughter of Eric and Courtney Rose of West Monroe, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Salem Cemetery, Eros. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jamie T. Shirley, 100 WINNSBORO — Jamie T. Shirley, retired teacher, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery.

John V. Staten Sr., 97 RAYVILLE — John V. Staten Sr., a farmer, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Adile Cemetery.

Belledia K. Taunton, 92 FARMERVILLE — Belledia K. Taunton, retired licensed practical nurse, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Salem Baptist Church, near Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Farrar Funeral Home. Burial will be in Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery.

Evelyn L. Tibbs, 86 DUNN — Evelyn Louise Tibbs, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi.

Willie Washington Sr, 91 TALLULAH — Willie Washington Sr., a car salesman, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery, Epps, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ollie Webb, 65 Ollie Webb of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Bright Morning Star, Oak Grove. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant's Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Southside Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Kimberly S. Welch, 41 WISNER — Kimberly S. Welch, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at South Central Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Mary T. Williams, 88 SICILY ISLAND — Mary T. Williams, a homemaker, died Dec. 7. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church, Peck. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson & Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Noah Grace Williams, infant OAK GROVE — Noah Grace Williams, the infant daughter of Carla and James F. Williams, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Redwing Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Baker, Rayfield: noon Friday, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Coleman, Aaron J.: 2 p.m. Friday, Richwood High School, Richwood. Dupree, Tommie Joe: 11 a.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Henderson, Gloria T.: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Johnson, Bill: 2 p.m. Saturday, Robinson Chapel, Eros. Johnson Sr., Randle: 1 p.m. Saturday, Ackland Creek Baptist Church, Jonesville. Long, LaMeka L.: 2 p.m. Monday, Christ Harvest Miracle Center, Monroe. Stevenson, DeAdria S.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Free Will Apostolic Outreach Ministry, Monroe. Tolston, Hurie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Dubach. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: December 16. 2010 1:15AM

December 17, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Iris Adell Brasher Armstrong of Farmerville, La., was born on October 17, 1914, to William H. and Adell ("Dellie") Nash Brasher of Sadie, La. She was called to her heavenly reward on December 13, 2010 after 96 blessed years of life on this earth. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2010, at First Baptist Church, Farmerville, followed by interment at Farmerville City Cemetery. Officiating at the services will be Reverend David Martin and Reverend Kurt Auger. Iris was married to W. Bennett "Shorty" Armstrong and had one son, Larry Bennett Armstrong. She lived nearly all her adult life in Farmerville, where she acquired many life-long friends. She and Larry enjoyed entertaining in their home over the years. Iris also had a love of travel, and her journeys took her throughout the United States, China, and Europe. Iris was a graduate of Marion High School and of Louisiana Tech University, where she obtained a bachelor's degree. She earned a Master's degree in education from Northwestern University at Natchitoches. Iris taught and retired from Farmerville Elementary in Union Parish after 38 years of teaching and loving fourth grade students. She always maintained that every student had his or her own value and is remembered by each of them for her compassion and care in teaching. She will forever be remembered by her family, friends, and loved ones for her gentle kindness, wisdom, soft spoken ways, and lovingly conveyed discipline. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, and sister, Eula Brasher Nolan. She is survived by her nieces, BB Hampton of Waskom, Tx., Katie Ann McKinnie and husband Jon of Galveston, Tx., Mary Miller of Farmerville, La., Barbara Neil Nolan and husband B.J. of Farmerville, La., nephews L.J. Laster and wife Tommie, Aubrey Laster and wife Myrtis, all of Farmerville, La., and William Laster and wife Carolyn of Marion, La., as well as three generations of great nieces and nephews and many "family of the heart" friends she loved as relatives. Pallbearers will be Lee Royce Alford, Don Gates, John Steven Preaus, Gary Albritton, Fred Stewart, and Jon Yelton, former fourth grade students and close friends of Mrs. Armstrong. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, December Funeral services for Elizabeth Lee Edwards McGough, age 87, of Monroe will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, December 17, 2010, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Liberty Hill Cemetery in Marion, LA. Officiating the service will be Susan Ferguson, associate minister of St. Paul's. Mrs. McGough was born September 23, 1923 in Monroe, LA and passed away peacefully December 13, 2010 in Monroe, LA. Mrs. McGough was a charter member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Ann Cole Sunday School Class, and La Petite Fleur Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie McGough; son, Mike McGough; sister, Jonnie Greenwood and husband, Vern; sister, Sybil Smith and husband Zell, Jr.; and her parents, John and Katholeen Edwards. Mrs. McGough is survived by her daughter, Martha Stevenson and husband, Jimmy; granddaughters, Angela Krause and husband, Cody; Mary Nichols and husband, Nathan; great granddaughters, Mia Krause and Kate Nichols; nieces, Carol Payne; Kathleen Holmes and husband, Louie; Sybil Anne Turner and husband, Robb; Sheryl Gowen and husband, Bill; nephew, Zell Smith III; and many great nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Brian Bateman, Dr. Scott Burkett, Billy Haddad, Scott Hart, Jim Lockhart, and Steve Swander. Honorary pallbearers will be Klien Crow, Billy Cutler, Mike McInnis, and Van Pardue. The family would like to thank the staff of Avalon Place for their loving care of Mrs. McGough. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, or the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home in Ruston. Visitation will be 11:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM, Friday, December 17, 2010 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Monroe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 16, 2010 18, 2010 at First Baptist Church, Farmerville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Farmerville or to Billy Graham Ministries. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on December 17, 2010

Funeral services for Jon Michael Martinez, age 17, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 18, 2010, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Monroe. Officiating will be Reverend Larry Stafford. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Monroe. Jon Michael is survived by his mother, Cherie Free Mulkey and her husband, Erick; his father, Kenneth "Mike" Michael Martinez and his wife, Jennifer; 3 brothers, Chris, Matt Martinez and Edward Gonzales; 2 sisters, Allie and Cathryn Mulkey; maternal grandparents, Richard (PaPaw) and Alice (Mimi) Free; paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Jackie Martinez; great grandmother, Essie Hemphill and other grandparents, Chris Mulkey, Veronica Williams, Marcy Richards; aunts and uncles, Gary and Melissa Free, Misty Martinez, Crystal and Aaron Carnett, and Aaron Mulkey; cousins, Hailey and Austin Free, Brandon Estetter, Dyllan and Avery Carnett and "his girl", Julie Hobson; and many other dearly loved family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, P.V. (Rascal) Hemphill, Narlon R. and Billie Jean Free. Jon Michael was born on April 21, 1993 in Monroe, LA and passed away on December 15, 2010. He attended Kiroli, Lakeshore, OJHS and OPHS and was a 2010 graduate of the National Guard YCP at Camp Minden. He enjoyed working with his grandfather at RPM Machine, water sports, outdoor activities, and playing video games with his many friends. Jon Michael was a very loving son, brother, grandson and cousin that had a huge and kind heart. He will be remembered for living life to the fullest and always having a smile on his face. Pallbearers will be Edward Gonzales, Rance Hill, Sean Sommers, Joe Current, Trevor Black, and Dustin Martin. Honorary pallbearers will be Josh Parsley, Brandon Estetter, Cody Shivers, Jeff Hill, Michael Bryan, John Rappold, Tristan Polk, Todd Polk, and Zach Westbrook. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday, December 17, 2010, at Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 17, 2010

Funeral services for James Ervin Morse 59, of West Monroe will beheld at 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 18, 2010 at McClendon Baptist Church West Monroe. Bro. Rick Crandall will be officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Morse was born June 13, 1951in Delhi, Louisiana and passed away December 15, 2010 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was a member of McClendon Baptist Church and was a retired building contractor. James is survived by his wife; Tammy Lowman Morse; daughter, Jessica Nicole Morse; sister, Linda Gail Smith; brother, Robert Morse; adopted brother, Jim Malone and family; mothers-in-law, Dorothy Tanner Butler, Marie Powell Lowman Bailey; brothers-in-law, Chris Lowman and family, John Bone and family, Wesley Lowman and family; sisters-in-law, Angela Lowman and family, Crystal Jiles and family; niece (adopted daughter) Mandy Nelson and family; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Alvin and Marjorie Morse, beloved best friend and son Stuart Adam Morse. Pallbearers will be church family members. Honorary pallbearers will be Adult Life Sunday School Class. Memorials may be sent to Children's Building Fund at McClendon Baptist Church. James would like to extend his greatest hope for his family and friends, John 3:16. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 17, 2010

Funeral services for Gloria Elizabeth Murray, age 80 of Rayville, LA will be 2:00 PM Friday, December 17, 2010 at the Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Wren officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery , Monroe, LA. Mrs. Murray was born December 4, 1930 and passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at her residence. She was a member of First Baptist Church Rayville, Shortly after coming to Rayville she was Editor of the Richland Beacon News where she made many lifelong friends, she then worked for the Richland Parish School Board as tax assessor and credit union bookkeeper for 22 years, as well as being a Notary of the Public for 25 years. She was preceded in death by her parents-Andrew McNeal and Mattie Elizabeth Harper Sellers. She is survived by four children, Elizabeth Murray Tizon of Seattle, WA, Mona Murray Perkins of San Clement, CA, Michael Van Murray and his wife Valerie of Rayville, LA and Kevin William Murray of Nashville, TN; five grandchildren, Adam Christian, Melissa Perkins, Michael Jordan Murray, Caleb Tizon and Jared Murray; three brothers Alvin McNeal Sellers and his wife Dolly, James Bradley "JB" Sellers and Huey Sellers and his wife Norma; one sister Caroline Dupont; nieces and nephews, John Dupont, Paul Dupont, James Dupont, Stephen Dupont, Diane Sellers, Kathy Sellers, Larry Sellers, Cindy Sellers Noland, Bob Ivy, Henry Sellers, Elouisa Dunagan, Theron Sellers and Cheryl Bollinger. Pallbearers will be Paul Dupont, Stephen Dupont, Jared Murray, Michael Jordan Murray, James Dupont and John Dupont. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time Friday at the funeral home. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Published in The News Star on December 17, 2010

Robert F. Woodhead, 88, of Sterlington, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 15, 2010. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 18, at 10:00 AM. Service will be held at St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Sterlington to honor his life. Robert was born April 19, 1922 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to Kenneth W. Woodhead and Ethel May Woodhead. In 1927, his family moved to Sterlington, Louisiana where he resided until entering the United States Naval Air Corp. serving four years in active duty. After his marriage he opened his first business in Sterlington, later opening OTASCO where he was in business for 33 years. He was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Betty, and their children, Jason and wife Sherry, Eric and wife Tracey, Ashley and husband Jamie Stapleton. Also surviving him, are six grandchildren and one great-grandson. Published in The News Star on December 17, 2010

James. St. Andrie, 63 EL PASO, Ark. — James St. Andrie, a retired truck driver, died Dec. 10. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Cemetery, Colfax, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel. Visitation is 4 p.m. Friday at Hargis Baptist Church, Montgomery.

David A. Brown, 62 ROCKY BRANCH — David A. Brown, retired from Graphic Packaging, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until time of service Friday at the church. Burial is in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Barbara D. Burks, 49 Barbara D. Burks of Monroe, an account specialist, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Liberty Christian Center. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Fleming A. Cal Jr., 74 DALLAS, TEXAS — Fleming A. Cal Jr., retired from the Army, died Monday. Services are noon Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is in Little Creek Cemetery, Alto.

Artis Conley, 60 Artis Conley of Monroe, a laborer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Hope United Methodist Church in Monroe. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens under direction of Funerals By McFarland, Monroe.

Mary Ellen Delliponti, 51 OAK GROVE — Mary Ellen Dellipont, a nurse's aide, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Sherry Ferris, 53 Sherry Lynn McDonald Ferris of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon until service time Friday at the funeral home. Burial is in the Old Bethel Cemetery,

Clarks. Irma Franklin, 93 RAYVILLE — Irma Cook Franklin, a retired sales clerk, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Rayville First Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Burial is in Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Hazel M. Gooden, 66 WOOLEN LAKE — Hazel M. Gooden, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete aunder the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Geraldine Gossett, 89 Geraldine R. "Jerry" Gossett of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

James Haywood, 63, James Haywood of Monroe, retired U.S. Army died Dec. 11. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Ludden Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Katharina Ingram, 76 Katharina "Katy" Ingram, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Elizabeth Lee Edwards McGough, 87 Elizabeth Lee Edwards McGough of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church Visitation is 11 a.m. Friday until time of the service at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Mary McWilliams, 77 RAYVILLE — Mary Marie McWilliams, a retired seamstress, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Willie Mae Moore, 78 GRAMBLING — Willie Mae Walker Moore, a supervisor of custodial services, died Dec. 10. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston, Burial is in the Grambling Memorial Gardens.

Phyllis Morris, 61 AIKIN, S.C. — Phyllis D. Griffin Morris, a homemaker, died Dec. 5. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Mahala Mosby, 100 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Mahala Mosby, a homemaker, died Dec. 10. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Harris Funeral Home. Burial is in Heavenly Rest Cemetery.

Gerald Wayne Nolan, 50 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Gerald Wayne Nolan, a boilermaker-welder, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Urlean Payton, 85 Urlean Payton of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Hebron Baptist Church, Chatham. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Ronald Phillips, 61 JONESBORO — Ronald Phillips died Tuesday. Memorial services are 4 p.m. Friday at Southside Baptist Church under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.

Beatrice B. Robinson, 62 Beatrice B. Robinson of Monroe, retired, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Robert "Buster" Shipp, 84 HEBERT — Robert "Buster" Shipp, a retired ship captain, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Bethany Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial is in Bethany Cemetery under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

Charles E. Wheeler, 43 Charles E. Wheeler of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at True Vine Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Jeanette Woods, 58 Jeanette Woods of Monroe, a cafeteria manager, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Armstrong, Iris Adell Brasher: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Farmerville. Baker, Rayfield: noon Friday, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Bradshaw, Dorris Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Cal Jr., Fleming: noon Friday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Coleman, Aaron J.: 2 p.m. Friday, Richwood High School, Richwood. Cloman, Tanelius D.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Carroll High School Auditorium, Monroe. Fridge, Jacqueline A.: 1 p.m. Friday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Green, Eddie: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. John Church, Delhi. Harper, Marquita Washington: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Baptist Education Association Building, Collinston. Henderson, Gloria T.: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Hoard, Ada: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pleasant Star Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Johnson, Bill: 2 p.m. Saturday, Robinson Chapel, Eros. Johnson Sr., Randle: 1 p.m. Saturday, Ackland Creek Baptist Church, Jonesville. Long, LaMeka L.: 2 p.m. Monday, Christ Harvest Miracle Center, Monroe. Murray, Gloria Sellers: 2 p.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Neal, Elvis M.: 10 a.m. Friday, Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home, Hamburg, Ark. Odom, Ruth Pruett: 10 a.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Parks Jr., Clifton C. "Jack": noon Friday, South Parkway Church, Ruston. Shirley, Jamie T.: 10 a.m. Friday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Staten Sr., John V.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, Alto. Stevenson, DeAdria S.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Free Will Apostolic Outreach Ministry, Monroe. Taunton, Belledia K.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Salem Baptist Church, near Farmerville. Tibbs, Evelyn Louise: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Tolston, Hurie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Dubach. Washington Sr., Willie: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Hope Baptist Church, Tallulah. Webb, Ollie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Bright Morning Star, Oak Grove. Welch, Kimberly S.: 2 p.m. Friday, South Central Baptist Church, Wisner. Williams, Mary T.: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Zion Baptist Church, Peck. Williams, Noah Grace: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: December 17. 2010 1:15AM

December 18, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Graveside services for Mrs. Katharine "Katie" Elisabeth Ingram, 76, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 19, 2010, at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. Bro. Bruce McGee will be officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mrs. Ingram was born September 27, 1934, in Heidelberg, Germany, and passed away December 16, 2010, in West Monroe. She loved to crochet and do yard work and loved being with her family. Mrs. Ingram was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years Jerry, and her son, David, and her parents. Mrs. Ingram is survived by daughters; Marlene Paschal and husband Arthur and Betty Smith ; granddaughter, Angela Hill; grandsons; William Paschal, Peter Smith, Steven Smith; great granddaughter, Taylor Beth Hill; brothers, Folker Lenz and Gerhardt Lenz. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 18, 2010, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 18, 2010

Funeral services for Irma Cook Franklin, 93, of Rayville, LA will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 18, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Rayville, with Dr. Eddie Wren and Reverend Joe Senn officiating. Interment will follow in Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville. Mrs. Franklin was born on September 1, 1917, and passed away on December 16, 2010, in Rayville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Jones, her first husband, Buddy Cook, her second husband, Sam Franklin, and four sisters and four brothers. To friends and family she was known as Ms. Irma and to her kids as "MeMe". Mrs. Franklin was employed at Delta Sales department store for 17 years. She and her husband then managed Boughton's Cleaners for 20 years. In 1993, Mrs. Franklin received the Oldest Worker Award given by the Council on Aging. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Rayville and an active member of The TEL Sunday School Class. She also enjoyed many fun times and trips as an active member of Saints Alive. Survivors include her daughter Billie Jo Boughton, and her husband Floyd Bruce; grandchildren LeAnn Thomason and her husband Lasley, and Billy Bruce Boughton; great grandchildren Lee Thomason and his wife Nikki, and Sarah Jo Thomason; and a great great granddaughter, Ali. Pallbearers will be nephews Fred Pee, Andy Pee, Arnold Cook, and friends Carlton Clark, Billy Whitten, and B. J. McKnight. The family would like to thank the staff of Colonial Manor Nursing Home as well as Richland Hospice for the care given to her. A special thanks also to Dr. David Thompson for 30 years of caring for Mrs. Franklin. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Published in The News Star on December 18, 2010

Funeral services for Mr. Shannon Laffoon, 54 of Clarks, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, December 19, 2010 at the Covenant Christian Worship Center in Columbia with Bro. Larry Adkins and Bro. Dean Love officiating. Interment will follow at Old Bethel Cemetery in Clarks. Visitation will be Saturday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia. Shannon was born August 13, 1956 to Dewey and Lorene Laffoon in Columbia and he passed from this life on December 16, 2010 at Citizens Medical Center in Columbia. He worked for the Highway Department for twenty three years. He was a member of Old Bethel Baptist Church in Clarks and he loved to fish. He was preceded in death by his father: Dewey Laffoon; one sister: Lisa Delaine Laffoon. He is survived by his wife of twenty six years: Shelia Laffoon of Clarks; two daughters: April Black and her husband Steven of Columbia; Katie Laffoon of Clarks; one son: Jordan Laffoon of Clarks; two sisters: Nelda Jordan and her husband Tim of Columbia; Teresa "Co Co" Ferguson of Clarks; two grandchildren: Michael and Macie Black; in-laws: C.A. and Vertie Meredith; and two special pets, his babies: Buddy and Lucy. Pallbearers will be William "Tadpole" Erwin, Burt Rogers, Eddie Whitten, Larry Taylor, Gary Holmes, Benny Douglas, Bill Spangler, and Kevin Thompson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jamie Stapleton and Billy Ray McNemar. You may send online condolences to the Laffoon family at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA. Published in The News Star on December 18, 2010

Funeral services for Mr. Robert Benjamin "Buster" Shipp, age 84 of Columbia, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 18, 2010 from the sanctuary of Bethany Baptist Church in Hebert with Rod Shipp ministering, Jo Mills delivering the eulogy and The Mills Family singing. Interment will follow at Bethany Cemetery. Mr. Shipp was born in Richland Parish on March 15, 1926 to the union of Henry F. and Leila Hudson Shipp and passed from this life on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at his residence. Buster retired from the US Navy where he served during WWII and the Korean War. After the Navy he became a tugboat captain working on the Mississippi River. He was a Mason and a member of the Military Organization for Retired Military and Bethany Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife; Hilda Shipp and brothers. Survivors include his wife; Gwen Harrison Shipp of Columbia, children: Eugene and Judy Temple of Grayson, Ricky and Jo Mills, Randy and Danna Mills, Terry and Linda Lowery, David Mills and Sherri Mills all of Hebert, mother-in-law; Jessie Harrison of Columbia, sister; Edna Brister of Baton Rouge, thirteen grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Roger Shipp, Marty Harvey, Dennis Mullenix, Mike Shipp, Jodi Wheeler and Jimbo Emmons. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA. Published in The News Star on December 18, 2010

In Loving Memory Of: Rita Inzina Simmons 12-18-50 to 08-21-08 We love and miss you. The Inzina Family, John, Rose, Gail, Sarah, Don, John Jr., Daniel, Charles Simmons, Amy and Jack Masters

John C. Causey, 68 NORTH HODGE -- John Clinton Causey, Woodland operator, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Union Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro.

William 'Dub' Knapp Jr., 84 JONESVILLE -- William "Dub" Knapp Jr., a painter, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Liberty Worship Center. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the center. Burial will be in Manning Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Jon Michael Martinez, 17 Jon Michael Martinez of Monroe, a student, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Leona B. McLain, 93 JONESVILLE -- Leona Bessie McLain, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Meyers Bend Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in McFarlen Gurie Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Mary M. McWilliams, 77 RAYVILLE -- Mary Marie McWilliams, a retired waitress, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lynn Cemetery, Archibald.

James E. Morse, 59 James E. Morse of Calhoun, a retired contractor, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at McClendon Baptist Church. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gerald Nolan, 50 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Gerald Wayne Nolan, a boilermaker-welder, died Thursday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Rocky Branch. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove and 12:30 p.m. Sunday until service time at the church.

James L. Poda Jr., 72 RUSTON -- James L. Poda Jr. died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Robert H. Wing, 95 BASTROP -- Robert Harvey Wing, retired salesman from Tri State Mill Supply, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Armstrong, Iris Adell Brasher: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Farmerville. Bradshaw, Dorris Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burks, Barbara D.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Cloman, Tanelius D.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Carroll High School Auditorium, Monroe. Conley, Artis: 2 p.m. Monday, Hope United Methodist Church, Monroe. Franklin, Irma Cook: 2 p.m. Saturday, Rayville First Baptist Church. Gossett, Geraldine R. "Jerry": 11 a.m. Saturday, Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Green, Eddie: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. John Church, Delhi. Harper, Marquita Washington: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Baptist Education Association Building, Collinston. Haywood, James: 11 a.m. Saturday, Ludden Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe. Henderson, Gloria T.: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Hoard, Ada: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pleasant Star Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Johnson, Bill: 2 p.m. Saturday, Robinson Chapel, Eros. Johnson Sr., Randle: 1 p.m. Saturday, Ackland Creek Baptist Church, Jonesville. Long, LaMeka L.: 2 p.m. Monday, Christ Harvest Miracle Center, Monroe. Moore, Willie Mae Walker: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church. Morris, Phyllis D. Griffin: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Mosby, Mahala: 11 a.m. Saturday, Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Payton, Urlean: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Hebron Baptist Church, Chatham. St. Andrie, James: 2 p.m. Saturday, Bethel Cemetery, Colfax. Shipp, Robert "Buster": 10 a.m. Saturday, Bethany Baptist Church. Staten Sr., John V.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, Alto. Stevenson, DeAdria S.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Free Will Apostolic Outreach Ministry, Monroe. Taunton, Belledia K.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Salem Baptist Church, near Farmerville. Tibbs, Evelyn Louise: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Tolston, Hurie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Dubach. Washington Sr., Willie: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Hope Baptist Church, Tallulah. Webb, Ollie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Bright Morning Star, Oak Grove. Wheeler, Charles E.: 2 p.m. Saturday, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Williams, Mary T.: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Zion Baptist Church, Peck. Williams, Noah Grace: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Woods, Jeanette: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: December 18. 2010 1:15AM

December 19 , 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Memorial Services for Mrs. Hazel M. Gooden, 66, of Columbia, LA will be 2:00 PM Monday, December 20 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Joel Brackett officiating. Interment to follow at St. Paschal Cemetery, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Gooden was born August 24, 1944 in Moultrie, GA and passed away on December 16, 2010 in Monroe, LA. She is preceded in death by her son, Patrick Shane Gooden; parents, Pat and Genevieve Montgomery and brother, David Montgomery. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Ronald Gooden; son, Ronnie Gooden; daughter-in-law, Cissy Gooden; son, Doug Gooden and wife Brandi; son, Derek Gooden; grandchildren, Cody, Tyler, Alexis, Shelbie, Lane and Haley; siblings, Leroy Montgomery and wife Juanita, Betty Dragon and husband Sonny, Robert Montgomery, Charlie Montgomery, Deborah Taylor and husband Jackie; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 19, 2010

BENTON, LA - Belinda Perkins, age 54 died on December 11, 2010 in Bossier City, LA. Belinda was born August 4, 1956. She is survived by her loving partner, Roy (Spanky) McCoy, a sister Kendra Perkins, her lifelong, devoted friend Darlene Wahl, and several nieces and nephews. Her life's purpose was to give and to care for others. So many were blessed to have experienced her love, her laughter, and her giving heart. Remember, sweet Belinda, our love lives on. The family request that all memorials be sent to an animal shelter or protection organization in her name. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Bossier Chapel 318-746-2543 Published in The News Star on December 19, 2010

Steven Robert Ross, 41, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2010. He was the beloved son of Judith Ross and the late Melvin M. Ross. Steven is survived by his loving family, Lee and Doreen Ross, Major Gary Ross, U.S. Army, and his cherished nephews, David and Marc Ross. Steven was predeceased by his grandparents, Eva and Merrill Katz. A lifelong hockey lover, Steve helped create the original Monroe Moccasins, a group that quickly became his family and closest friends. He easily won laughs and hearts of all he came in contact with. Whether in the arena, through a broadcast, or in a crowd, Steve always brought joy with his unique zest for life. Each memory of our treasured friend will eternally bring a smile to our faces. Friends will host a memorial for Steve at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 22 at Faith Christian Church in West Monroe. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to PAWS of Northeast Louisiana, his beloved charity. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 19, 2010

Memorial services for Mr. James Edward Warren, Sr., 74, of Monroe, LA will be at 2:00 PM Monday, December 20, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Larry Stafford officiating. Mr. Warren was born December 22, 1935 and passed away at his residence Thursday, December 16, 2010. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Monroe, Men's Bible Class, Big Buck Hunting Club, and Moose Lodge. He received his Electrical Engineering degree from Auburn University, where he was a member of the 1957 National Champion Football Team and Delta Chi Fraternity. He had coached Pop Warner Boy's Football in Charlotte, SC and Little League and Dixie Youth Baseball in Monroe. Survivors include his wife, Helen Kay "Smokey" Warren; daughter and son-in-law, Laura Kay and Delvin Hornbeck; son and daughter-in-law, Ed. and "Jewels" Warren; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Johnny Hernandez; grandchildren, James, Charles, Jacob, Christopher, and Jonathan; brother and sister-in-law,Quinton, Jr. and Mary Warren; sister, Lenora Smith; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Monday, December 20, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Warren's family requests that any planned memorials be made to First United Methodist Church or Salvation Army. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 19, 2010 Share Share this obituary via e-mail Share this obituary on Facebook Bookmark this obituary Share Guest Book * Visit Guest Book * View Printed Guest Book * Sign Guest Book Ways to help * Create a Memorial Website * Send Flowers Now * Donate to Charity

Funeral services for Robert Harvey Wing, 95, of Crossett, AR will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Bonnie Wilkins officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Wing passed away Friday, December 17, 2010. He was a member of Presbyterian Church of Crossett, AR. Mr. Wing retired from Tri State Mill Supply. He was preceded in death by his wives, Winifred Daugherty Wing and Caroline Handy Wing and his parents, Harvey James Wing and Ruth Elizabeth McBride Wing. Survivors include his sons, Robert D. Wing and wife Linda of Brandon, MS and Thomas J. Wing and wife Karen of Raleigh, NC; daughters, Nancy McCay and husband Andy of Crossett, AR, Deborah Wing-Leonard and husband Chris of Friendswood, TX, and Sally Simpson of Pride, LA; thirteen grandchildren, April Wing, Nicole Sweeney, Spencer Wing, Kirk Wing, Bill Simpson, Matthew Simpson, Brian Simpson, Caitlin McCay, Joshua McCay, Peyton Leonard, Hayden Leonard, Anna Wing, and Owen Wing; and nine great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM from 3:00 PM Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 19, 2010

Richard B. Alford, 82 MARION — Richard B. Alford, a sergeant major, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Birds Chapel Methodist Church, Truxno. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery in Oakland.

Michael Brown, 56 MAGNOLIA, Ark. — Michael Wayne Brown, employed with LTV, Tyson, and SAU physical plant, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Lewis Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. at Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Linville, La. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Joseph Delrio, 53 Joseph Delrio of West Monroe, an X-ray welder, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Katharina Ingram, 76 Katharina "Katie" Elizabeth Ingram of West Monroe, homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James Johnson, 85 BASTROP — James Cecil "Jim" Johnson, a retired principal, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Carter Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

Shannon Laffoon, 54 CLARKS — Shannon Laffoon, a Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development employee, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Covenant Christian Worship Center, Columbia. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

James Mullican, 77 OAK GROVE — James "Jim" Mullican, a sewing machine mechanic, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Michael Orrick, 53 Michael Ennis Orrick of West Monroe, a salesman, died Thursday. Graveside services are Monday at Lakewood Memorial Park, Jackson Miss., under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Nellie Wright Spigener, 83 Nellie Wright Spigener of Sterlington, a specialty caterer, died Friday. Memorial services are at 1 p.m. Tuesday at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe. Visitation is one hour prior to service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Martin Tully HOMER — Martin Tully died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Burial will be private.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Causey, John Clinton: 2 p.m. Sunday, Union Baptist Church. Conley, Artis: 2 p.m. Monday, Hope United Methodist Church, Monroe. Knapp Jr., William "Dub": 2 p.m. Sunday, Liberty Worship Center. Long, LaMeka L.: 2 p.m. Monday, Christ Harvest Miracle Center, Monroe. McWilliams, Mary Marie: 2 p.m. Sunday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Nolan, Gerald Wayne: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Rocky Branch. Poda Jr., James L.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: December 19. 2010 1:15AM

December 20, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Funeral Services for Richard B. Alford, age 82, will be Monday, December 20, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Birds Chapel Church in Truxno, LA. with Bro. Bubba Hoggatt and Bro. Bill Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Springhill Cemetery in Oakland, LA. Mr. Alford was born October 10, 1928 in Truxno, LA. He was a member of Birds Chapel Church. Mr. Alford is a retired Command Sergeant Major with the U.S. Army. At the age of 18, Mr. Alford joined the Army and after completing basic training in Fort Ord, CA, he attended leadership school where he proved himself as both a leader and an instructor. After 5 years of service with the 12th Infantry Division he returned to civilian life. In 1955 he reenlisted in the Army as was assigned to Germany for 16 months with the 10th Infantry Division followed by a 2 1/2 year assignment to Germany under "Operation Gyroscope". While in Europe, the career soldier was assigned to the 10th Infantry Division NCO Academy as an instructor. He helped several classes develop their leadership potentials as well as inventing ingenious instructional training aids. Probably his most outstanding invention was the device he employed in teaching the setting of headspace and timing of a .50-cal. machine gun. A highly trained combat infantryman of the 2nd Infantry Division, Alford was elected "Soldier of the Year" in 1960 and again in 1962. The Soldier of the Year was selected on the basis of record of service, conscientious pursuit of education, decorations and awards, personal appearance and military bearing, instructional ability, a knowledge of customs and traditions of the Army, general military subjects and the history of the 2nd Infantry Division. Alford went on to graduate as honor student from the Third U.S.Army NCO Academy in Fort Jackson, SC in 1959, after which he became an instructor. He set an all time record at the Academy by winning two of the three top honors given by the institution. With Fort Benning, GA being his home base, his leadership skills and respect for duty impelled him to Vietnam in 1963 and Korea in 1969. In 1970 he returned to Vietnam as an advisior with the Vietnam Advisory Campaign. After returning from Vietnam on his 2nd tour, he relocated to Fort Polk, LA. where he retired from the U.S. Army in 1974. Throughout his 25 year career, his knowledge of administrative procedures was exceptional and was constantly demonstrated. His performance of duty gained respect and admiration from his superiors and subordinates alike and reflects great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Out of his numerous badges and awards, the most prestigious award achieved by him was the combat infantryman badge. The luxuries we enjoy today, both materialistic and untouchable, do not come without a price. U.S. Military men and women encounter some of the most gruesome battles, triumphing over some of the biggest nations to maintain the very freedoms we have today. As U.S. Soldiers, they leave the soil of their own country to save the solid ground we walk on today, forever changing their lives and that of their families. Alford is preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Moss Alford, his parents, Ray & Elma Alford of Farmerville, LA and brother, Connie Ray Alford of Truxno, LA. Survivors include one son, Ricky Alford and wife (Annie Faye) of Marion, LA., one brother, Lee Royce (Bonnie) Alford of Farmerville, LA, 8 grandchildren, Rollin (Cherub) Alford of Crossett, AR., Ryan (Ginger) Alford of Marion, LA., Dusty Alford of Marion, LA., Brandie O'Brien of Farmerville, LA., Rachel, Patricia, Adam and Anita Lum of Arkansas, and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Rollin, Ryan and Dusty Alford, nephews, Jamie, Tracy, and Tim Alford. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Gulley, Bill Nelson Sr., Bill Nelson, Jr., Scotty Booth, and Jim Drummond. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on December 20, 2010

Funeral services for Mrs. Rosemary Shoemaker Manchester, 49, of Swartz, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 21, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Father John Kennedy and Father Job Edathinatt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Manchester was born August 18, 1961 and passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, December 18, 2010. Survivors include her husband, Dale Manchester; her children, Edward, David, Crystle, Alisha, and Mickey; siblings, Jeanne McDill, Joyce Wilson, Brian Shoemaker, and Rena Shoemaker; her father, Edward Shoemaker; and seven grandchildren. Pallbearers will be family members. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, December 20, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with a Vigil Wake at 6:00 PM. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 20, 2010

Funeral services for James "Jim" Mullican, age 77, of Oak Grove, La will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Trinity Baptist Church of Oak Grove with Rev. Rayburn McLarrin officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Grove City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Cox Funeral Home. He is preceded in death by his wife Lula "Belle" Corbin Mullican; parents, M. B. Mullican and Helen Jaunita Williamson Mullican; brother, Kerry Walley; sister, Catherine Smith. James "Jim" is survived by his daughter, Sheron Darlene Fielder of Baton Rouge, La; brother and sister-in-law, Roy and Janice Mullican of West Monroe, La; sister and brother-in-law, Aline and Patrick Hurley of Delhi, La; 7 nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be the deacons of Trinity Baptist Church. To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com. Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA. Published in The News Star on December 20, 2010

Funeral services for Howell Bernard Smith, 63 of Vidalia, LA will be held at Young's Funeral Home Ferriday on Monday, December 20, 2010 at 10:00 AM with Bro. Ron Ferrington officiating. Interment will follow at Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton, La under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. Howell Smith was born on July 18, 1947 and passed away Friday, December 17, 2010 . He was a resident of Vidalia and was employed by D@D Drilling for over 30 Years. He was preceded in death by wife, Georgia F. Smith; father, John Alexander Smith; mother, Lillian Marie Smith; son, Heith Smith; brother, Walter Earl Smith; brother, James Edward Smith. Survivors include: daughter, Amy Lucas and Jonathan of Vidalia, LA; daughter, Kim Melton and Mack of Vidalia, LA; brother, JW Smith and Faye of West Monroe, LA; brother, Carl Jr. Smith and Judy of West Monroe, LA; brother, Wayne Smith of West Monroe, LA; sister, Mary Lee Purdion of St. Joseph, LA Sister-Martha Dee Smith of West Monroe, LA Sister-Billie Faye Underwood and James of West Monroe, LA; sister, Willie Lee Edwards of West Monroe, LA; sister, Bobbie Ann Haile and Willie of Sterlington, LA; Granddaughter-Mikayla Smith; Granddaughter-Marleigh Smith; Granddaughter, Hannah Smith; Granddaughter, Destiny Lucas; Grandson, Landon Heith Allen Smith; Daughter -in-Law, Monica Smith. The Pallbearers will be Alan Cunningham, Alex Smith, Andy Guillory, Billy Price, Jeremy Mullins, Richard Fair and Rusty Jordan. The Honorary Pallbearers will be the Employees of D@D Drilling. The family will receive friends Young's Funeral Home Ferriday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Sunday, December 19, 2010. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngsfh.com Young's Funeral Home Ferriday, LA. Published in The News Star on December 20, 2010

Katherine Snellings Stadler, 95, died on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010 at NHC Healthcare of Sumter in Sumter, SC. Mrs. Stadler, the widow of Frank P. Stadler, was born in Fredericksburg, VA on Aug. 26, 1915. She was the daughter of the late Lester Ewell and Bertha Estelle Snellings. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Lowes United Methodist Church , 3191 HWY 87, Reidsville, NC, with Rev. Glenda Bennett and Rev. Chris Thore officiating and burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends and family at Citty Funeral Home, Reidsville, NC on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM and at other times at the home of her daughter, Harriet Lowder, Sumter, SC. Mrs. Stadler is survived by sons: Jack E. Boutchyard and wife, Jean, of Hobe Sound, Fl, Frank W. Stadler and wife, Ana, of Texarkana, TX, daughters: Katherine S. Wells of Monroe, LA, Harriet S. Lowder and husband Ronny , of Sumter, SC; a brother: Kenneth Snellings and sister Betty Ann Wood of Fredericksburg, VA. 10 grandchildren, Deborah Boutchyard of Hobe Sound, FL, Jack E. Boutchyard, Jr (Chris) of Ft. Myers, FL.; PatriciaDuncan (Jon) of Flower Mound, TX; David Stadler (Mindy) of Shawnee, KS; Michael Stadler of Houston, TX; Mary Katharine Kennedy (James); Jennifer Book (Ron); Elizabeth Accardo (Ryan) all of Monroe, LA; Ashley Bateman (Jamie) of Sumter, SC; Allyson Sanders (David) of Charlotte, NC; 18 Great-grandchildren and 3 Great Great- grandsons. Numerous nieces and nephews, and a special friend, Julia Marie Anders of Erol, LA. Mrs Stadler is preceded in death by Frank P. Stadler, her loving husband of 45 years, two sisters, one brother and one grandchild. Mrs. Stadler was active in the lives of her children and in community affairs in each location she lived. She served as president of the Reidsville Pilot Club, Reidsville, NC, volunteered with over 1400 hours of service at Annie Penn Hospital, Reidsville, NC, and a Girl Scout leader in Atlanta, GA. An avid bridge player, Mrs. Stadler earned her Life Master status while living in Monroe, LA. After moving to Reidsville, NC, Mrs. Stadler became a devoted member of Lowes UMC. Mrs. Stadler will be remembered as a loving and supportive wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Nephews: Donald Brown, James Garland McKinney, Miles Stadler , Curtis Stadler, Jack Stadler, and Tommy Fines will serve as pallbearers. Elmore-Hill-McCreight Funeral Home of Sumter, SC and Citty Funeral Home of Reidsville, NC are in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Stadler's family would like to express gratitude to the loving and caring employees of Magnolia Hall, NHC Healthcare of Sumter, for the excellent care they gave their mother. Memorial may be made to the building fund of Lowe's United Methodist Church, Reidsville, NC; Wilson Hall School of Sumter, SC; Trinity United Methodist Church, Sumter, SC, or St. Paul United Methodist Church of Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be made at www.cittyfh.com Citty Funeral Home Reidsville, NC Published in The News Star on December 20, 2010

Hazel Gooden, 66 COLUMBIA — Hazel M. Gooden, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe. Visitation is from noon to 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the St. Paschals Catholic Church Cemetery in West Monroe.

Willie Jones, 76 Willie R. Jones, retired, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.

Ernestine McDaniel, 75 GILBERT — Ernestine Lebeaux McDaniel, retired postmaster of Wisner, died Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Turkey Creek Baptist Church near Gilbert. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Addie McIntyre, 80 GILBERT — Addie Marie McIntyre of Gilbert died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Willie Pruitt Jr. RUSTON — Willie James Pruitt Jr., a maintenance worker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.

Beatrice Robinson, 62 Beatrice B. Robinson, retired, died Wednesday. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church in Monroe. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Smith Funeral Home of Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Scott Sears, 35 Scott Pierce Sears, an electrician, died Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop. Burial will be private. Visitation is from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Mary Swazey, 71 WEST MONROE — Mary Rose Minchew Swazey died Saturday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Providence Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Joe Thomas, 82 WEST MONROE — Joe Mason Thomas, retired, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Monroe.

James Warren Sr., 74 James Edward Warren Sr., an electrical engineer, died Thursday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe. Visitation is from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Benny White, 81 Benny White, a retired captain with the Monroe Fire Department, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe. Previously acknowledged:

Alford, Richard B.: 2 p.m. Monday, Birds Chapel Methodist Church, Truxno. Brown, Michael Wayne: 10 a.m. Monday, Lewis Funeral Home Chapel, Magnolia, Ark. Conley, Artis: 2 p.m. Monday, Hope United Methodist Church, Monroe. Johnson, James Cecil "Jim": 2 p.m. Wednesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Long, LaMeka L.: 2 p.m. Monday, Christ Harvest Miracle Center, Monroe. Mullican, James "Jim": 2 p.m. Wednesday, Trinity Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Spigener, Nellie Wright: 1 p.m. Tuesday, White's Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe. Tully, Martin: 10 a.m. Monday, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Homer. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenews star.com. Published: December 20. 2010 1:15AM

December 21, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Dorothy Toppino Bacher, 92, born on June 20, 1918, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on December 18, 2010, in Jacksonville, Florida. Since 2006, Dorothy resided at Fleet Landing Retirement Community in Atlantic Beach. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, William C. Bacher, Sr., and her daughter, Florence B. Myers. Dorothy is survived by five children, Christine B. Lucas (Martyn), Dorothy B. Klein (Karl), William C. Bacher, Jr. (Marie), Amy B. Norris (James), and Cynthia B. Burch, fourteen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren. She graduated from Tulane University and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, the Tulane Alumni Association, the New Orleans Symphony Auxiliary, and the Lay Dominicans. She served for over twenty years as Tulane's Director of Research for Development. Dorothy was a wonderful woman and friend to many, filled with exuberance for life, was active in many social and civic activities, and had a strong dedication to her Christian faith. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, December 21, 2010, at St. John's Catholic Church, 2400 Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach, FL where she was a member. Visitation will begin at 4:00 PM prior to the service. A memorial service will be held in New Orleans at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at a date to be announced later. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 130 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA, 70112, or to L'Arche Harbor House, 700 Arlington Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32211. Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Services under the care and direction of Quinn-shalz, A Family Funeral Home, Jacksonville Beach, FL. Published in The News Star on December 21, 2010

Funeral services for Libbie Camp, 70 of West Monroe will be held at 11:30 AM, Wednesday, December 22, 2010 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Waymond Warren will be officiating. Interment will follow at Williamson Cemetery, Bryceland, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Libbie was born June 24, 1940 in Crossett, Arkansas and passed away December 19, 2010 in Monroe. She was interested in genealogy and enjoyed monogramming. She was preceded in death by her father, R. J. Camp. She is survived by her mother, Ann Camp; sister, Sandy Camp Pipes; daughter, Kayla Crawford and husband Bruce; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 21, 2010 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 21, 2010

Funeral services for Lloyd Waldo Chapman Jr., age 67, of Lake Providence, La will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, December 23, 2010 at the First Baptist Church of Lake Providence with Rev. Mitch Minson officiating. Interment will be in the Providence Memorial Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Cox Funeral Home and Thursday from 10:00 AM until service time at the church. Lloyd was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake Providence. Lloyd was active in many roles throughout the city and parish. He was the Fire Chief of East Carroll Rural Fire Protection District for over 48 years and Assistant Fire Chief of the Town of Lake Providence. Lloyd was an Alderman for the Town of Lake Providence for 16 years, was an EMT for many years, and was instrumental along with the East Carroll Police Jury in bring the Jaws of Life rescue equipment to the area. He was the Lake Providence Weather Observer for the National Weather Service in Jackson, MS for over 30 years. Lloyd was also a Licensed Pharmacist for over 40 years and part owner of Chapman's Drug. Lloyd is preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Waldo Chapman Sr. Lloyd is survived by his wife, Betty Chapman of Lake Providence, LA; son, Mike Chapman of Jackson, MS; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Francis Bush and Vincent Bush of Moore, ID; son, Brian Chapman of Houston, TX; step-son, Michael Smith of West Monroe, LA; step-daughter, Beverly Smith of West Monroe, LA; three grandchildren, Jacob, Aaron, and Benjamin Bush; mother, Hazel Leggette Chapman of Lake Providence, LA; brother, Eddie Chapman of Lake Providence, LA; sister and brother-in-law, Diane Yocom and Joe Yocom of Ridgeland, MS; half sister, Joy Anne Barriett of West Monroe, LA; half sister, Cecile Marzula of West Monroe, LA; and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Eric Schroder, Tim Braswell, Michael Petowsky, Roy Ramsey, David Watson, Bodie McDonald, James Bass Jr. and James Bass Sr. Honorary pallbearers will be the East Carroll Parish Firemen, West Carroll Parish Firemen, Madison Parish Firemen, Town of Lake Providence Employees, and the East Carroll Parish Sheriff Department. Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, LA. Published in The News Star on December 21, 2010

Elizabeth Spencer Goldman died at Franklin, TN, on December 18, 2010, after a lengthy illness. She was a resident of Franklin, TN. Elizabeth was born on January 11, 1943, at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans. She grew up in Waterproof, LA, and graduated from Waterproof High School. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Sophie Newcomb College, and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honorary Society. She earned her masters degree and was awarded her Phd. in mathematics at Vanderbilt University in 1970. While pursuing her advanced degrees, she taught at Harpeth Hall and in 1968 joined the faculty at Peabody College. After Peabody College's merger with Vanderbilt University in 1978, she was asked by Peabody's first post-merger dean to serve as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Student Academic Affairs for the new Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. Elizabeth was awarded the Ellen Gregg Ingalls Award for Excellence in Classroom Teaching in 1983, and honored by the Peabody Roundtable for outstanding teaching. She chaired both Peabody's Faculty Council and Vanderbilt's Faculty Senate. In 1988, she was awarded the Thomas Jefferson Award for distinguished service to Vanderbilt University through extraordinary contributions as a member of the faculty to the councils and government of the University. In 1995, she was named Vanderbilt University's Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, Financial Aid, ROTC and NROTC, and served in this position for five years until she retired. Elizabeth was one of sixty civilians selected by the Pentagon to participate in the 1997 Joint Civilian Orientation Conference, a one-week tour of military bases, and to her great delight she flew on and off an aircraft carrier while on this mission. Upon her retirement from more than thirty years as a teacher, she became Professor Emerita of Vanderbilt. She volunteered her time for numerous community and charitable activities. Elizabeth was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, and did flowers for her church and served in various board positions for Trinity. She and Mrs. G. W. Moran adopted three rescue dogs and certified two as therapy dogs. Elizabeth and Martha visited Alzheimer's units. She taught computer courses at College Grove Senior Citizens Center. She was a member of the Clovercroft Ladies Club. Her father George Carneal Goldman and her aunt and uncle Mabel Skinner Slay and D. W. Slay, predeceased her. She is survived by her mother Vera Skinner Goldman, her sister Katherine Goldman Vaughan and Earl Norman Vaughan, and her friends Pat Moran, Georgianne Moran and William Horn, and numerous cousins. There will be a graveside funeral service at Natchez Memorial Cemetery at 10:00 am on Wednesday, December 22, 2010, Reverend Robert Cooper officiating, and Young's Funeral Home handling arrangements. There will be a memorial service for Elizabeth at Trinity United Methodist Church in Franklin, TN, at a later date. The family wishes to express its deepest appreciation to her care givers Emily Cheng, Winn Walton, Vickie Parker, Jessica Wrenn, Wendy Garvon, Etsubdenk Fikremariam, Valencia Sharp, Donna Brinkman and Ginia Wood. We also wish to acknowledge the outstanding and compassionate care she received from Dr. Herman Kaplan, Dr. Andre Lagrange, and Dr. Hillary Kaplan, the doctors, nurses and staff at Williamson County Medical Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and its Neurology Department, and NHC Cool Springs. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 2084 Wilson Pike, Franklin, Tennessee 37067, Vanderbilt University, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, 401 Kirkland Hall, Nashville, Tennessee 37240, or the charity of your choice. Young's Funeral Home Ferriday, LA Published in The News Star on December 21, 2010

Funeral services for Autumn Wyatt Henderson will be held on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at North Hodge Assembly of God Church in North Hodge, LA., at 2:00 PM, Rev. Chris Witt, Rev. Hayward Hossler and Rev. Phil Middleton will be officiating. Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery Ward-10, near Goldonna. Visitation will be on held on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at North Hodge Assembly of God from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Autumn was born on November 27, 1982. She passed away on December 19, 2010. She was 28. Autumn was a beloved daughter, sister, wife and teacher. After graduating from Weston High School and Louisiana Tech University, Autumn taught Family & Consumer Science Education at Dodson High School. She was passionate about teaching and an inspiration to everyone that she knew. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Survivors include, her husband, Toby Henderson of Jonesboro, LA, mother and father, Daniel and Janet Martin Wyatt of Jonesboro, LA., one sister, Janna Wyatt Weaver and husband Kevin of Flower Mound, TX., paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Wyatt of Jonesboro, LA., paternal grandfather, James Wyatt of Jonesboro, LA., nephews, John Ashton Wyatt and Wyatt Addison Weaver of Flower Mound, TX., niece, Caitlynn Weaver of Flower Mound, TX., mother and father-in-law, Debbie and Edward Pepper of Jonesboro, LA. Autumn is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Autumn was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, J. K. and Aline Martin. Pallbearers will be, Trent Henderson, Randon LeBlanc, Chad Cockerham, Chad Shields, Brent Carpenter, Zachary Kieffer, Jamie Wyatt and Weston Thaggard. Honorary pallbearers will be, Dodson High School FCCLA and Family and Consumer Science Students. You may send condolences and view our website at www.edmondsfuneralhome.com Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA. Published in The News Star on December 21, 2010

Betty C. Antley, 71 DELHI -- Betty Jean Crawford Antley, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham.

Donald R. Bilberry, 50 Donald Ray Bilberry of Monroe, a truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Tuesday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Alpheus C. Carlton, 85 TRANSYLVANIA -- Alpheus Cockran "A.C." Carlton, owner of the Banner Democrat, died Sunday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Lake Providence Cemetery.

John E. Carothers, 94 RUSTON -- John Edwin Carothers Ph.D., retired forestry professor, died Monday. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Emile H. Clay Sr., 96 Emile H. Clay Sr. of Monroe, formerly of New Orleans, a truck driver, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Bethany United Methodist Church, New Orleans. Wake services are 7-8 p.m. Wednesday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, New Orleans.

Joseph D. Delrio Jr., 53 Joseph Davis Delrio Jr. of West Monroe, an x-ray technician, died Saturday. Memorial services are noon Monday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lottie G. Engles, 93 Lottie Barrios Guilbeau Engles of Monroe, a retired x-ray technician, died Monday. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other services are incomplete.

Hazel Futch, 60 Hazel Futch of West Monroe, self-employed, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hasley Cemetery Memorial Pavilion, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. until noon Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Leonard H. Jenkins, 92 BASTROP -- Leonard Hodge Jenkins, a retired chemist with International Paper Company, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery.

Marcellus W. Jones, 72 ANSLEY -- Marcellus Walter Jones died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruston.

Vince Jones, 45 RAYVILLE -- Vince Jones, a delivery man, died Saturday. Services are noon Thursday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Arrangements are under the direction of Tennant's Funeral Home, Rayville.

Rosemary S. Manchester, 49 Rosemary Shoemaker Manchester of Swartz, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Beulah Mason, 96 FERRIDAY -- Beulah Mason, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Morning Star Church, Ferriday. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Ferriday Cemetery under the direction of Tennant's Funeral Home, Rayville.

Katherine L. Maxwell, 72 JONESBORO -- Katherine Louise Maxwell, a telephone operator with Walmart, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Full Gospel Temple, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Garden of Memories.

John L. McClain, 71 John L. "Mac" McClain of West Monroe, retired U. S. Army, died Sunday. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Addie M. McIntyre, 80 GILBERT -- Addie Marie McIntyre died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Friendship Baptist Church, Baskin. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Paul F. Stewart, 86 Paul F. Stewart of West Monroe, an architect, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Angernette Thompson, 100 NEWELLTON -- Angernette Thompson, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant's Funeral Home, Rayville.

Florence Washington, 64 TALLULAH -- Florence Washington, a social worker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Greater One Christian Center, Delhi. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery, Epps, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Willie Washington Sr., 91 TALLULAH -- Willie Washington Sr., a car salesman, died Dec. 13. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Greater One Christian Center, Delhi. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery, Epps, under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jessie Mae Wheat, 73 JONESBORO -- Jessie Mae Wheat, a security officer, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Jonesboro Cemetery.

Benny White, 81 Benny White of Monroe, a retired captain for the Monroe Fire Department, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Lillie M. Whitfield, 55 Lillie Mae Whitfield of Monroe, a cook, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is from 1-6 p.m. Tuesday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery, West Monroe.

Alyce Nell Williams, 96 TEXARKANA, Texas -- Alyce Nell "Aunt Tate" Williams died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Sinai C.M.E. Church, Summerfield. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Ruston.

C.L. Wink, 82 C.L. Wink of West Monroe, retired principal, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Johnson, James: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Mullican, James: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Trinity Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Spigener, Nellie Wright: 1 p.m. Tuesday, White's Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: December 21. 2010 1:15AM

December 22, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Funeral services for Mrs. Tassie Chipmon Castle, age 86 of Dubach, will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Owens Memorial Chapel in Ruston with Rev. Leroy Skipper and Rev. Jimmy Barmore officiating. Burial will follow in Longstraw Cemetery near Choudrant under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Mrs. Castle was born December 1, 1924 in Winnsboro to William Ellis Chipmon and Annie Mae Brown Chipmon. She died December 20, 2010 in Ruston. She was a member of The Pentecostals of Ruston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Linard Castle, her parents and her brother Dolphus Chipmon. Mrs. Castle is survived by her five children: Glenda and husband Harold Otwell of Dubach, Judy Roane of Ruston, William Castle and wife Eva of Downsville, Raymond Castle of Dubach and Luana Castle of Dubach; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren; brother Glen Chipmon of Ruston; sisters Saline Castle of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Joan Berry of Jackson, Mississippi as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Owens Memorial Chapel in Ruston from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com. Owens Memorial Chapel Ruston, LA. Published in The News Star on December 22, 2010

Memorial services for Albert E. Holliday, age 84, of Monroe, LA will be at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Auburn Avenue Presbyterian Church of Monroe, LA with Rev. Steve Wilkins officiating. Services will be under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Holliday was born February 1, 1926 in Mena, AR and passed away December 20, 2010 in Monroe, LA at his home. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael E. Holliday; first wife, Sammie Putman Holliday; and grandson, Steven Greer. He was a member of Auburn Avenue Presbyterian Church. Mr. Holliday was a veteran who served in World War II in the U. S. Navy. Mr. Holliday is survived by his wife: Margaret (Peggy) Holliday; daughters: Bonnie Madden and husband, Don, Bennie Greer and husband, Ed, Sandra McBroom and husband, Robert; daughter-in-law Donna Holliday, and step-daughters, Terry Balton and husband, Jeff; and Donna Branson and husband, Kevin; 18 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Auburn Avenue Presbyterian Church, Geneva Academy or Premier Hospice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 22, 2010

Funeral services for McKenzie Andrew Hudson, age 22, will be 2:00 P.M., Thursday, December 23, 2010, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Monroe. Officiating will be Father Ray Waldon. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Monroe. McKenzie was born on May 13, 1988, and passed away on December 20, 2010, from complications of a traumatic brain injury. McKenzie was a graduate of the Youth Challenge Program (YCP) at Camp Beauregard. McKenzie enjoyed working with his family's owned and operated business, The Creamery. He was preceded in death by his father, Joey Hudson; grandparents, Fred and Rosanne Frazier. McKenzie is survived by his mother, Dayna Frazier Hudson; step-dad, Jeff Liner; brother, Frazier Hudson; sister, Caroline "Cricket" Hudson; grandparents, Bill and Velma Zimmerebner; great uncle, Chuck "Sonny" Reid and wife, Lisa; aunts, Cheryl Lowry and husband, Tommy, Robin Frazier, Lisa Waldon and husband, Father Ray, Renee Hudson Hogg, Billie Zimmerebner and Monica Zimmerebner; uncles, Jimi Hudson, Tim Zimmerebner and wife, Beverly and numerous cousin, family members and friends. The family would like to say a special thank you to his mentor, Eric Butler, who helped McKenzie through very difficult times. Pallbearers will be Bret Carr, Trey Weaver, Nathan Carroll, Cody Carroll, Ryan Lenard and David Hanks. Visitation will be at 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 22, 2010, at Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Monroe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 22, 2010

BASTROP, LA. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord will award to me on that day." A service celebrating the life of Leonard Hodge Jenkins, 92, of Bastrop, Louisiana will be held on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Bastrop officiated by the Rev. Rosemary Stelz with burial in Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 22, from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Leonard Jenkins was born on September 7, 1918, in Ruston, Louisiana and he passed away on December 18, 2010 in Bastrop. He was preceded in death by his parents Lucille Hodge Jenkins and Edward Swinton Jenkins and two brothers Edward S. Jenkins, Jr. and William Douglas Jenkins. Leonard is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, LaNeil Nunnally Jenkins of Bastrop. They met as students on the campus of Louisiana Tech, marrying after aboth graduated. LaNeil has always boasted that she selected the best man to become the father of her future children. He is survived by four daughters who adored and respected him: Marilynn J. Ringheim of Ruston, Louisiana, Cecille J. Whittington of Mandeville, Louisiana, Elizabeth J. Blackman of Bastrop, Louisiana, and Louise J. Krajina (Alex) of Shoreline, Washington. Also mourning his loss are ten grandchildren: Amelia, Mark, and Edward Ringheim, Jessica W. Henning (Paul), Jennifer B. Mangrum (Chris), Joshua Blackman (Jerilyn), Alexandra, Amanda, Brad, and Doug Krajina; five great-grandchildren: Grant, Ella, and Baylor Mangrum and Stephen and Matthew Henning. Surviving siblings are cherished sister and brother, Louise Jenkins Briggs of Shreveport, Louisiana and John Edward Jenkins of Bay Minette, Alabama. He was born in a house on the campus of Louisiana Tech where his father taught chemistry for many years. Leonard attended the A.E. Phillips Model School and graduated from Ruston High School. He received his degree in chemistry from the then Louisiana Polytechnic Institute. After completing his service in the U.S. Army serving as a 1st Sergeant, specializing in the development of chemical warfare, he joined International Paper Company in 1946 and retired in 1977. Leonard was an accomplished musician of both vocal and of many instruments. He especially enjoyed the violin, was selected to first chair in a ten-state orchestra while in college, and played in the Monroe Symphony Orchestra for a number of years. Our father had a love for the magical wonder of children, and they loved him. He was devoted to his family, was playful and possessed a keen sense of humor, and was loyal and caring to everyone he knew. Leonard was a kind and gentle man who set an example of dignity and hospitality for all to follow. He was faithful to his Lord and his church, First Presbyterian Church of Bastrop, serving in various capacities and singing in the choir for countless years. In 2009, Leonard was bestowed the honor of Elder Emeritus by the congregation. Leonard was a lifelong Presbyterian. Thank you, Daddy, for sharing your unlimited love, faith, and spirit with us. You have indeed finished the race with heart and honor. The family wishes to thank the staffs of Lagniappe Healthcare, Premier Hospice of Bastrop, and Best Home Health, Robbie Stokes, Louise Blocker, Jeanette Anders, Leslie Anders, and Terry Roper for their care and support. In addition and in particular, we acknowledge with genuine gratitude the warmth and compassion of Randy Bonnett who remained devotedly and vigilantly by our father's side for five years. Pallbearers will be Joshua Blackman, Edward Ringheim, Chris Mangrum, Paul Henning, Dennis McKee, and Randy Bonnett. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Bastrop, 310 South Washington St., Bastrop, LA. 71220; Alzheimer's Association , 225 North Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601; or a charity of choice. Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA. Published in The News Star on December 22, 2010

Graveside Services for Mr. Paul Franklin Stewart, 86, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, December 23, 2010 in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Jon Tellifero officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Paul was born on July 25, 1924 in Durant, OK at 909 West Evergreen to Frank Pierce Stewart and Dorcas Malinda Looney Stewart. He passed away in West Monroe, LA, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center, and entered into God's Kingdom December 19, 2010. He attended public schools and Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, OK. He graduated from Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State University) in 1948 majoring in Architectural Engineering. Mr. Stewart was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Editor of one yearbook, served on the newspaper staff, and President of Student Senate. Paul moved to Ouachita Parish to work for Smith, Padgett, and Stubbs Architects and in 1954 founded the firm of Paul F. Stewart Architect (PSA). Today that same firm exists as Architecture Associates. Paul continued working until a few months ago. At one time, Paul was licensed in 15 states. Paul's projects included shopping centers, office buildings, churches, banks, schools, and many finer homes in Northeast Louisiana. Paul enjoyed being called "Favorite Uncle" from all of his nieces and nephews. His humor, graciousness, and generosity extended to family, friends, business associates, charities and homeless persons and was ever present all his life. He was complimentary of all those associated with him during his 60 plus year career. Paul was a member of First United Methodist Church of West Monroe, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents, and three siblings, Sara Jo Stober, Anna Lou Park, and Donald Lee Stewart and by his niece, Nelda Massey Davis. Survivors include his sister, Betty Bob Massey of Fort Worth, TX; nieces, Linda Park Rice of West Monroe, LA, Virginia "Ginger" Dulworth of Garland, TX, Nancy Massey Sommerman of Dallas, TX, Donna Stewart Bogard of Beaver Creek, OH, Lynne Stewart Angulo of West Chester, OH, and Dyvonne Stober Korza of Phoenix, AZ; nephews, Stewart Park of White Settlement, TX, Gary Massey of Fowler, CA, Roger Stewart of Cupertino, CA, and Doug Stober of Bakersfield, CA; and numerous great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Baptist Children's Home of Monroe, LA, the Methodist Children's Home of Ruston, LA or to the First United Methodist Church of West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 22, 2010

Memorial service for Margaret Wilson Westbrook will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, 1200 Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA, with Rev. Larry Stafford officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Margaret was born on November 21, 1934 and died peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Monday, December 20, 2010. She was a member of The First United Methodist Church, Monroe, LA, Bayou Desiard Garden Club and Uptown Ladies Club. She was preceded in death by her parents: Newton E. Wilson and Bessie McDowell Wilson, and step-son, Richard Dale Westbrook. Survived by and left to cherish her memory are her husband: O. D. Westbrook; brother: Ed Wilson and wife, Wynona of Calhoun, LA; step-daughter: Susan Westbrook of West Monroe, LA; step-grandson: John Verlander and wife, Edith of Brooklyn, NY; step-granddaughter: Allie Verlander of Austin, TX; brother-in-law: Harry Wyatt and wife, Lou of Monroe, LA; sister-in-laws: Lokile Peters of Monroe, LA, Stancil Savage of Lafayette, LA and Boyce Ann Hulen of Swifton, AR; niece: Kim Elizabeth Wilson; nephew: Eddie Wilson; great nephews: Brandon Sapsara and wife, Erin of Pittsburg, PA; Weston Wilson of Calhoun, LA; cousins: Mary Alice Wrinkle of Benton, LA and Betty Lou Young of Doylene, LA; and many dear friends. Mrs. Westbrook's family would like to express their gratitude to the employees of Senior Care Services for the excellent care during her extended illness: Trey, Mollie, Sabrina, Nancy, Glendora, and all caregivers and Hospice Compassus. Thank you to all her dear friends and relatives. Margaret had a great love and compassion for animals; in lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to River Cities Humane Society For Cats, 5302 DeSiard Street, Monroe, LA 71203, Humane Society Adoption Center of Monroe, 920 Freight Drive, Monroe, LA 71203 or The First United Methodist Church, 3900 Loop Road, Monroe, LA 71201, or American Cancer Society or the charity of donor's choice. Pallbearers will be: Richard Rogers, Bud Crow, Chuck Harmon, Mark Norris, Wade Wyatt, and Ed Wayne McDowell. Visitation will be at 9:30 AM, Thursday, December 23, 2010, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1200 Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 22, 2010

Funeral services for Mr. Benny White, 81, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, December 23, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Jesse Truitt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Benny White was born in West Monroe on June 20, 1929 in a family that consisted of 9 boys and 1 girl. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth "Bessie" Mae Frazier White; father, Jim M. White; brothers, J.B., Melvin, Herman, Thelbert, Ray, and Tom White; and sister, Lillian Cockrell. At 18 years old, Benny joined the U.S. Navy on 8/25/1947. He was sent to San Diego, CA for six weeks training. After 15 days leave, he went aboard the U.S.S, Frank Knox. During his tour, he went to Pearl Harbor, Japan, China, and crossed the equator and was initiated into the Mysteries of the Deep in keeping with the traditions of my realm and has been acclaimed a True and Loyal Son of Neptune. After he had finished his 3 years, he was at the discharge center in San Francisco, when they froze discharges and gave him another year. He was put aboard a light cruiser, the U.S.S. Manchester and sent to support U.N. ground forces in Korea. The cruiser fired the greatest number of rounds of ammunition fired by any allied warship in the campaign. Following one attack, she was credited with more than 6,000 enemy causalities. During its time in the combat zone, the Manchester participated in every major U.N. amphibious operation as well as the Naval shore bombardments of more than a dozen coastal cities, several of which were within a few miles of the Siberian border. During combat, Benny was a phone talker, passing instructions from the Tower. They could hit a target in 3 shots. After a year, he was shipped back to San Diego and was discharged 8/23/1951. Having been a baker while in the Navy, he started his own bakery. At one time, he was the barber for the L.T.I. He not only cut their hair but he really liked trying to direct the boys in the right direction and be a friend to them. He was a building contractor for several years. He was employed with the LA Power and Light when he was hired by the Monroe Fire Department on 3/24/1953 and retired after 35 years on 5/6/1988. He went into a business that he enjoyed of building all types of fences as "White Fence Company". He was a salesman for MoorMans Mfg Company for 10 years. He obtained top Sales Representative All Stars September 1985. Benny was a member of the Bible Missionary Church and was faithful to attend and support it until ill health forbid him to. Survivors include his wife of fifty-seven years, Gearlene Lambert White; three children, Denise Neal and husband Gerald, Austin White and wife Shanda, and Arlinda Oliver and husband Phillip; seven grandchildren, Geron Neal, Misty Neal, Landon White, Bradley, Alisha, Katie, and Grace Oliver; one great granddaughter, Chloe Neal; two brothers, Henry White of Hindsville, AR and Wayne White of Junction City, KS. Pallbearers will be Billy Williams, Boyd Tannehill, Rudy Hernandez, Willie Hair, Jeremy McCaa, Kenny McCaa, and Dewey Braddock. Honorary pallbearers will be the Monroe Fire Department. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to express their appreciation to Willie and Brenda Hair who helped to care for Benny during his illness, La Shanda Jones, CNA, the therapist at Specialty Hospital, concerned friends who faithfully called and members and the pastor of the Bible Missionary Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 22, 2010

Funeral Services for Mr. C.L. Wink, 82, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, December 23, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with the Rev. Woods Watson officiating. Interment will follow at Lapine Methodist Church Cemetery. Mr. Wink was born on July 1, 1928 in Ouachita Parish, LA and passed away December 20, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Wink is a member of the First Baptist Church in West Monroe, La. He was graduate of Ouachita Parish High School; he received his B.A. Degree from Southwestern Louisiana Institute and Master Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. Mr. Wink was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Special Service. He was the head coach at Riser Junior High School, head baseball and assistant football coach at East Jefferson High School in Metairie, LA, head coach at Breaux Bridge High School and Pine High School in Franklinton, LA, assistant coach at St. Paul's College in Covington, LA. Mr. Wink was a principal at Amy Bradford Ware, East Ascension Academy, West Side Academy and Crosley Elementary for twenty years. He then accepted a position as Administrative officer with the Louisiana Department of Education. Mr. Wink was an executive member of the L.I.S.A., board member of the National Council of State Education Association, member of Louisiana Conference of Social Welfare, Partners of America, and served on the Legislative Task Force on Aging. Mr. Wink is survived by his wife, Betty Wink; sons, Johnny Wink, Jimmy Wink and wife Carol; daughter, Linda Ann Wink Cobb; grandsons, Timothy Steven Wink, Jimmy Dale Wink, Matt Wink and Brett Wink; granddaughters, Kathryn Elizabeth Wink and Sarah Marie Wink; and ex-wife, Miss Kathyern Wink. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 22, 2010

Libbie Camp, 70 Libbie Camp of West Monroe, retired owner and operator of the Donut Shop, died Sunday. Services are 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Williamson Cemetery, Bryceland.

John E. Carothers, 94 RUSTON -- John Edwin Carothers Ph.D., retired forestry professor, died Monday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Presbyterian Church, Ruston. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Tassie L. Castle, 86 DUBACH -- Tassie Louise Castle, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Longstraw Baptist Church Cemetery, Choudrant.

Louellen B. Giles, 66 WINNSBORO -- Louellen B. Giles died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Cuba Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Wednesday with wake services from 6-7 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Locust Hill Cemetery, Extension.

Alberta Harris, 78 DELHI -- Alberta Harris, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Union Valley Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland, Delhi. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Delhi.

Jerry V. Johnson, 79 Jerry V. Johnson of Monroe, a mechanic, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is noon until 5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Evis Jordan Jr., 69 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Evis Jordan Jr., retired veteran, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at King Solomon Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Wednesday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

George Lewis Sr., 33 TALLULAH -- George Lewis Sr., a laborer, died Dec. 15. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Colored Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church until service time. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery, Fortune Fork, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Fannie Taylor, 102 Fannie Taylor of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Dec. 30 at Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Dec. 29 at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Baby girl Ward, Infant Baby girl Ward, the infant daughter of Natasha Ward of Monroe, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Roy B. Wyant, 71 LAGRANGE, Texas -- Roy Benjamin Wyant, a small business owner, died Saturday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Holum Baptist Church. Visitation is noon Thursday until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Bilberry, Donald Ray: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Clay Sr., Emile H.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Bethany United Methodist Church, New Orleans. Delrio Jr., Joseph Davis: noon Monday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Futch, Hazel: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Hasley Cemetery Memorial Pavilion, West Monroe. Jenkins, Leonard Hodge: 10 a.m. Thursday, First Presbyterian Church, Bastrop. Johnson, James: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Jones, Marcellus Walter: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Jones, Vince: noon Thursday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Mason, Beulah: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Morning Star Church, Ferriday. Maxwell, Katherine Louise: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Full Gospel Temple, Jonesboro. McIntyre, Addie Marie: 2 p.m. Thursday, Friendship Baptist Church, Baskin. Mullican, James: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Trinity Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Washington, Florence: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Greater One Christian Center, Delhi. Washington Sr., Willie: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Greater One Christian Center, Delhi. Wheat, Jessie Mae: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. White, Benny: 10 a.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Whitfield, Lillie Mae: 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. Paul Baptist Church, West Monroe. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: December 22. 2010 1:15AM

December 23 , 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

J. Edwin Carothers passed from this life Monday, December 20, 2010. He was born March 26th, 1916, in Doddridge County, WV, son of Joseph and Lilly Smith Carothers, who preceded him in death. "Ed" graduated with a B.S. in Forestry and a M.F. from the University of Michigan, a M.S. in Agricultural Economics from Iowa State University, and a Ph. D from Michigan State University. Dr. Carothers retired from Louisiana Tech University in July of 1986 after teaching there for more than 20 years. He and Susan Nickell of Hazel Green, KY, were married June 18th, 1944. They had two children: James L. and Barbara, both of whom graduated from Louisiana Tech University. Ed was a dedicated member and elder in the University Presbyterian Church, which later merged with First Presbyterian Church of Ruston. He was a Sunday school teacher and leader of the Mexico Mission Project and Habitat for Humanity. He sang bass in the PCR choir. He attended the 8th World Forest Conference in Jakarta, Indonesia in 1984 and also made a professional trip to China in 1986. He spoke limited Chinese. He was a dedicated member of the Society of American Foresters, beginning in 1938, and was known as the oldest such member in Louisiana and Mississippi. He served for many years as a member of the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Forestry Association. He expressed his pride in forestry students and tried to inspire them. He stimulated his students, both men and women, to explore and think about the issues of the day and the basic fundamentals of economics and policy. Ed was the forest manager of the Alpine, Tennessee Forest Reserve for five years. This was a project of the Board of National Missions, Presbyterian Church USA. While in Alpine, he was granted leave for two months to help deliver 360 draft mares from New Orleans to Yugoslavia. This voyage was one of the first for what is now the Heifer Project. Ed was a dedicated father, husband, and neighbor. Ed's memorial service will be held at the Presbyterian Church of Ruston on Sunday, December 26, 2010 at 2:00 PM. Memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Church of Ruston. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com. Owen Memorial Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Published in The News Star on December 23, 2010

Funeral Services for Wendy Lane Fletcher, 47, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 23, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. David Maxwell officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Miss Fletcher was born on May 5, 1963 in Delhi, LA and passed away on December 21, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. She is preceded in death by her mother, Judy Lane Hodges; grandfather, Cedric Fletcher; and grandparents, Ernest and Mildred Lightsey. She is survived by her father, Eddie Fletcher and wife Annette; sisters, Frenchie Knight and husband Kevin, and Vickie Hayden; grandmother, Lottie Fletcher; stepbrothers, Leroy Berkley and Michael Berkley; stepsister, Terri Savage; niece, Lacey Shepherd; nephews, Randall Hutchinson and Nate Knight; great nephew, Preston Hutchinson; and numerous other family members. Pallbearers will be Randall Hutchinson, Leroy Berkley, Dustyn Berkley, Matt Shepherd, Billy Fletcher, and Bear Fletcher. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until service time Thursday, December 23, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ARCO. The family would like to thank ARCO for Wendy's 28 years of participation and the staff of Agape Hospice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 23, 2010

Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Frances Wildrick Lee, 92, of West Monroe will be held at 12:00 noon, Thursday, December 23, 2010 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Bruce McGee and Rev. David Chapman will be officiating. Interment to follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe LA. Mrs. Lee was born June 20, 1918 in Big Cabin, Oklahoma and entered Heaven on December 21, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Kenneth D. Lee, Sr. and a grandson, James Allen Brown. Hazel and Kenneth owned Lee's Jewelry in West Monroe for 63 years. She was a true pioneer woman; she traveled with a wagon train from Oklahoma to Arkansas at the age of 5, journeyed to West Monroe to build a life with Kenneth at age 18, was an avid fisherwoman, being the secretary of the Twin Cities Bass Club, sitting on the Cheniere Lake Commission and being a champion bass fisherwoman. She sang beautifully for luncheons, Eastern Star, Social Order of the Beauceant, and church choir at First Baptist and Good Hope Baptist, where she was a member for 62 years and made beautiful quilts with the quilting club. Mrs. Lee was a cancer survivor, and she always had a fun sense of humor and loved to travel. In her later years, when she could no longer back her boat in the garage, she took up Pokeno and Chicken Foot and dearly loved her friends. Mrs. Lee is survived by her son, Kenneth D. Lee, Jr., and daughters; Deanna Lee Coleman and husband Harold, Glenda Saxon Melton and husband Dennis, Mary Lee Erazo and Lisa Lee Phifer and husband Travis; 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. The family would like to extend a warm thank you to the excellent staff of the Arbor and Terrace who lovingly cared for our Mother these 2 ½ years. Their care extended to us and we are so very grateful for every smile and hug. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 23, 2010 from 11:00 AM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 23, 2010

James Vernon Tarver, age 74, of Laurel Hill, Florida, died on Monday, December 20, 2010 at his home. He was born in Monroe, LA, January 22, 1936 and attended school through his junior year in Warren, Ark. which he considered his "hometown". He graduated from Tallulah High School in 1953. He worked for 14 years at Waterways Experiment Station, U. S. Corp. of Engineers in Vicksburg, Ms. then for years in Greensboro, N. C. James had a passion for life, with a particular love for model trains and Dixieland Jazz. Some of his greatest attributes were his generosity, patience and wonderful sense of humor. He had a multitude of incredible friends from all walks of his life, and maintained a special bond with them all. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Judith Kay and by two daughters, Tamara Linn Johnson, Pensacola, Fl. and Catherine McFatter, Florala, Al. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren, Desiree Whatley, Elise Borrell and Ava Joy Johnson and 1 great grandchild, Gerard Manuel Arriola. He is preceded in death by his parents, William H. Tarver and Lucille Brower Tarver of Tallulah, La. and his brother, William R. Tarver of Jonesboro, AR. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Sea Cemetery in Laurel Hill, Florida with Reverend Mike McVay officiating. Burial will be in the Sea Cemetery. The celebration of this event is the fulfillment of Christ's coming and the true miracle of this season, as told in KJV John 3:16. The family wishes all a MERRY CHRISTMAS! Published in The News Star on December 23, 2010

Philip H. Crothers Sr., 86 VIDALIA — Philip Harold Crothers Sr., an International Paper Company employee and owner and operator of Po Boy Palace, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia. Visitation is 11 a.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday at Lambert Cemetery, Lambert, Miss.

Lottie G. Engles, 93 Lottie Barrios Guilbeau Engles of Monroe, an X-ray technician, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Chester A. Erskine, 89 Chester Atma Erskine of Sterlington, retired from International Paper, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Thursday until service time at the mausoleum chapel. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Wendy L. Fletcher, 47 Wendy Lane Fletcher of West Monroe, a sales associate for ARCO, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

McKenzie A. Hudson, 22 McKenzie Andrew Hudson of Monroe, an employee for The Creamery, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

Johnny Jones, 69 VERNON — Johnny Jones died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Willie Mae Jones, 76 Willie Mae Jones of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Authur Mitchell, 62 JONESVILLE — Authur Mitchell died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Jerry W. Morrison Sr., 60 RAYVILLE — Jerry Wayne Morrison Sr., a repairman, died Sunday. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Willie James Pruitt Jr. 54 RUSTON — Willie James Pruitt Jr., maintenance worker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Paul F. Stewart, 86 Paul Franklin Stewart of West Monroe, an architect, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Thursday until service time at the mausoleum chapel. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Joe Mason Thomas, 82 Joe Mason Thomas of West Monroe, retired, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Lone Wa Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Sunday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Church Cemetery, Downsville.

Bobby Vickers, 79 COLLINSTON — Bobby Vickers, a retired brick mason and grocer, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Margaret W. Westbrook, 76 Margaret Wilson Westbrook of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

C.L. Wink, 82 C.L. Wink of West Monroe, a retired principal, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Lapine Methodist Church Cemetery, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Carothers, John Edwin: 2 p.m. Sunday, Presbyterian Church, Ruston. Castle, Tassie Louise: 2 p.m. Thursday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Clay Sr., Emile H.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Bethany United Methodist Church, New Orleans. Delrio Jr., Joseph Davis: noon Monday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Giles, Louellen B.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Cuba Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Harris, Alberta: 11 a.m. Friday, Union Valley Baptist Church, Delhi. Jenkins, Leonard Hodge: 10 a.m. Thursday, First Presbyterian Church, Bastrop. Johnson, Jerry V.: 3 p.m. Sunday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Jones, Vince: noon Thursday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Jordan Jr., Evis: 2 p.m. Thursday, King Solomon Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Lewis Sr., George: 1 p.m. Tuesday, First Colored Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. McIntyre, Addie Marie: 2 p.m. Thursday, Friendship Baptist Church, Baskin. Taylor, Fannie: 11 a.m. Dec. 30, Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe. White, Benny: 10 a.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Wyant, Roy Benjamin: 1 p.m. Thursday, Holum Baptist Church. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenews star.com. Published: December 23. 2010 1:15AM

December 24 , 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Maybell Babers, 86 JONESBORO -- Maybell Babers, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gayla Traina Cemetery.

Lewis C. Branson, 76 Lewis C. Branson of West Monroe, a building supervisor, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paschal's Catholic Church in West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Jullian Cunningham, infant

Jullian Cunningham, the infant son of Sharneika Cunningham of Monroe, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Wales D. Day, 74 Wales Darnell Day of Monroe, retired from Borden Milk, died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Wayside Pentecostal Church Cemetery, Winnsboro. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Lola C. Golden, 91 BERNICE -- Lola Colvin Golden, a retired nurse's aide, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 1 p.m. Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery, near Dubach.

Mildred Hosea, 86 DELHI -- Mildred Hosea, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Newton Baptist Church, near Delhi. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Newton Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

James E. Jenkins, 53 James Elton Jenkins of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Jerry V. Johnson, 79 Jerry V. Johnson of Monroe, a mechanic, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is noon until 5 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Johnny Jones, 69 VERNON -- Johnny Jones, a heavy duty mechanic, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Vernon.

Juan Lebrija Jr., 28 RHODE ISLAND -- Juan Lebrija Jr., formerly of Ferriday, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Arthur Mitchell, 62 HARRISONBURG -- Arthur Mitchell died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, Harrisonburg. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Tidwell Landing Cemetery, Nebo, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Sandra Randle, 44 TALLULAH -- Sandra Randle died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Fannie Taylor, 102 Fannie Taylor of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Jaqualyne Ward, infant Jaqualyne Ward, the infant daughter of Natasha Ward of Monroe, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Carothers, John Edwin: 2 p.m. Sunday, Presbyterian Church, Ruston. Delrio Jr., Joseph Davis: noon Monday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Harris, Alberta: 11 a.m. Friday, Union Valley Baptist Church, Delhi. Jones, Willie Mae: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Peter Baptist Church, Monroe. Lewis Sr., George: 1 p.m. Tuesday, First Colored Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Thomas, Joe Mason: 11 a.m. Monday, Lone Wa Baptist Church, Monroe. Vickers, Bobby: 10 a.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: December 24. 2010 1:15AM

December 25, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Lewis C. Branson, 76 Lewis C. Branson of West Monroe, a building supervisor, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paschal's Catholic Church in West Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Robert L. Edney, 37 Robert Louis Edney age 37 of West Monroe, a diesel mechanic, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

Mildred C. Richardson, 88 WINNSBORO — Mildred C. Richardson, a retired educator, died Thursday. Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. The wake is 6-8 p.m. Monday at the church. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Monday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Pearl A. Sullivan, 87 START — Pearl A. Sullivan, Coast Butane employee, died Friday. Arrangements are Incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Babers, Maybell: 2 p.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Carothers Ph.D., John Edwin: 2 p.m. Sunday, Presbyterian Church, Ruston. Robertson, Edward Clark: 11 a.m. Monday Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Cunningham, Jullian: 11 a.m. Monday, Richwood Memorial Gardens. Delrio Jr., Joseph Davis: noon Monday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Golden, Lola Colvin: 2 p.m. Sunday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Johnson, Jerry V.: 3 p.m. Sunday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Jones, Johnny: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Jones, Willie Mae: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Peter Baptist Church, Monroe. Lewis Sr., George: 1 p.m. Tuesday, First Colored Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Mitchell, Arthur: 10 a.m. Monday, First Baptist Church, Harrisonburg. Price, Barbara Faye: 10 a.m. Monday at New Light Baptist Church Cemetery. Taylor, Fannie: 11 a.m. Thursday, Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe. Thomas, Joe Mason: 11 a.m. Monday, Lone Wa Baptist Church, Monroe. Ward, Jaqualyne: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Richwood Memorial Gardens. Wink, Aaron Jay "A.J.:" 10 a.m. Monday, Cypress Baptist Church. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenews star.com. Published: December 26. 2010 1:15AM

December 26, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Funeral Services for Mr. Brad Burks, 54, of Lakeshore, LA will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 28, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Jeff Smart officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, LA. Mr. Burks was born February 14, 1956 in Fort Worth, TX and passed away on December 19, 2010 as a result of an automobile accident in Madison Parish, LA. He has been employed with Henkels and McCoy for over 32 years as Senior Communications Designer Engineer and currently served as Project Manager for RCDD. Brad was a loving and devoted father and "Big Pop", who loved to fish with his wife and grandchildren and playing the guitar. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Carl and Susie Brantley and Grandma Burks; father, Barney Burks; and grandson, Codye Mardis. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Kathy and Paul Ostic; children, Raymond Patton and Sonjie Winstead and her husband Chad; grandchildren, Rodney Patton, Courtney Patton, Haleigh Patton, Trevor T Jones, Brock Winstead and Racie Faye Winstead; and his dog, Buster Burks. Pallbearers will be Will Eubanks, Randell Thompson, Jeff Lowrey, Josh Nolan, Stacy Coreington, Brandon Gwin, Bill Webb, Reagan Cobb, Darrell Porter, and Kenny Rogers. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Ouachita Parish School Bus Transportation. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, December 27, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Raymond and Sonjie would like to offer a special thanks to Faye Doyon, Jennifer Webb, Julie Rogers, Sunny Hightower, and Gus Antis. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 26, 2010

Funeral Services for Mrs. Lena Fay Woolsey Burks, 60, of Lakeshore, LA will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 28, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Jeff Smart officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Burks was born October 30, 1950 in Monroe, LA and passed away on December 19, 2010 as a result of an automobile accident in Madison Parish, LA. She was a devoted Ouachita Parish School Bus Driver for over 20 years. Lena was a loving and devoted mother, "Nana", and sister, who loved to fish with her husband and grandchildren. She would do anything for anyone. She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Fay Woolsey; brothers, Harold Woolsey, Raymond Woolsey, Jr.; and grandson, Codye Mardis. She is survived by her children, Raymond Patton and Sonjie Winstead and her husband Chad; grandchildren, Rodney Patton, Courtney Patton, Haleigh Patton, Trevor T Jones, Brock Winstead and Racie Faye Winstead; siblings, Richard Cody Woolsey, Robert Lee Woolsey and wife, Bobbie, Helen Dennis and husband Richard, William Woolsey and wife Jo, Dorothy Thomas, and Roger Woolsey; special niece, Darla Kay Cash; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her dog, Buster Burks. Pallbearers will be Will Eubanks, Randell Thompson, Jeff Lowrey, Josh Nolan, Stacy Coreington, Brandon Gwin, Bill Webb, Reagan Cobb, Darrell Porter, and Kenny Rogers. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Ouachita Parish School Bus Transportation. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, December 27, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Raymond and Sonjie would like to offer a special thanks to Faye Doyon, Jennifer Webb, Julie Rogers, Sunny Hightower, and Gus Antis. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 26, 2010

Brannon Scott Crowe, age 45, born July 24, 1965, passed away at his home in Monroe, Louisiana, Thursday, December 23, 2010, after a lengthy battle with heart disease. Brannon was born in Tyler Town, Mississippi. Services will be held on Sunday, December 26, 2:00 PM, at Victory Baptist Church, 740 Finks Hideaway Road, Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his brother, Roger Barrett Crowe. Those left to cherish his memory include his father, Roger Crowe, mother, Delores Crowe, sons, Brannon Joseph Crowe and Kody Girault and daughter, Kristen Girault. He is also survived by his brothers, Darren Crowe and wife, Gail, of Forney, TX, Derek Crowe and wife, Angela, of Little Rock, AR and his sister, Tara Young McEnery and husband, Don McEnery, of Monroe, his nieces Landyn Young, Laurel Young, Brooke Crowe and Aislin Crowe and his nephews, Blaine Crowe, Cameron Crowe and Parker McEnery. The family would like to give special thanks to his girlfriend and best friend, Cally Hyams, for all the love and care she gave him in the last years of his life. The family would also like to thank Dr. Khalil, St. Josep Hospice and Shannon Newton for all their care and support. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions can be made to Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA. Online Registry/condolence www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 26, 2010

Lottie Engles passed away on Monday, December 20, at the age of 94. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 23, 2010, from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM with funeral services following at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, Louisiana with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Born on December 27, 1916, in Brusly, Louisiana, Lottie grew up in a small sawmill town in north Louisiana named Rochelle and then moved to Tullos, Louisiana after marrying her first husband, Eric Joseph Guilbeau. Following the death of her husband she moved to Monroe and started a career as an X-ray Technician working until retirement for Dr. Richard Dickenhorst. After raising her two children as a single mother, she married James Clarence Engles her high school sweetheart on April 19, 1969. Lottie and Clarence lived together happily until his death on October 2, 2010. She was predeceased by her father Raymond Barrios and her mother Evelyn Guiteau Barrios; her first husband Eric J. Guilbeau; her second husband James C. Engles; her brothers Wilton Barrios and Raymond Barrios, Jr.; her three sisters, Doris Ashcroft, Mary Offutt, and Margaret Heater. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Guilbeau Rambin and husband Bill; her son, Eric J. Guilbeau and wife Judy; grandchildren, Robert Craig Rambin, Michele Rambin Gilmore, Charlotte Rambin, William Scott Rambin, Eric Douglas Guilbeau, Danielle Guilbeau, and Stephanie Guilbeau Klocke; ten great grandchildren, and three great, great grandchildren. The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Hayward and the staff and residents of Azalea Estates for their loving care and friendship of Mr. and Mrs. Engles. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 22, 2010

Graveside services for Barbara Faye Price, 59, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, December 27, 2010, at New Light Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Marshall Douglas officiating.Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Price passed away Friday, December 24, 2010. She retired from K-Mart and also worked for the Ouachita Parish School Board in the maintenance department at Drew School. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Price; daughter, Regina West; son, Marvin Cobb; stepsons, Mark Price and Matthew Price; stepdaughter, Aimee Price; sisters, Dottie Rocket and Melba Weaver; two brothers, Nubin and Randy Bingham; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 26, 2010

Services will be held for Edward Clark Robertson, 87, at 11:00 AM, Monday, December 27, 2010, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel of Monroe with Rev. David Willoughby officiating. Mr. Robertson was born on April 23, 1923 in West Point, MS and passed away on December 22, 2010 in Monroe, LA. He was a veteran, serving in the U. S. Navy in World War II, and was in the invasion at Normandy, France on D-Day. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Monroe, LA. He is survived by four children: Paul and wife Judy, Charles and wife Sharon, Nancy and husband Kurt, and Jimmy; brothers: Fred and James; grandchildren: Chad and Charise, Jamie and Bethany, Laura and Scott; and six great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of service. He will be buried in Moorhead, MS. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 26, 2010

Aaron Jay "A.J." Wink, age 32, of West Monroe was born on April 17, 1978, in Monroe, Louisiana, and entered heaven on December 24, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. A. J., a Ouachita Parish Firefighter, was a lifelong member of Cypress Baptist Church. An avid hunter and fisherman, A. J. thoroughly enjoyed restoring classic cars. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 26, 2010, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 27, 2010, at Cypress Baptist Church in West Monroe. Rev. Larry Eubanks and Rev. Lance Otwell will officiate. Honor Guard services and interment will follow at Cypress Baptist Church Cemetery. A. J. was preceded in death by grandparents John Nathan Wink, Ethel Mae Wink, and Bonard Peeler. A. J. is survived by his wife, Tara Gregory Wink; daughter, Emmaline Elizabeth Wink; parents, Edgar and Nisha Wink; brother and wife, Shane and Donna Wink; sister and husband, Theresa and David Poynter of Shreveport; grandmother, Christina "Gerry" Peeler; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Reggie and Terrie Gregory; brother-in-law, Cory Gregory; nieces and nephews, Kristen Wink, Jaycee Wink, Zachary Anderson, and Miriam Anderson; great nephew, Keegan Barrelle; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Pall bearers will be fellow firefighters, Sherman Martin, Artie Beebe, Dinnon Butler, Wayne Howard, Jason McMillon, and Ronnie Wallace. Honorary pall bearers will be all members of the Ouachita Parish Fire Department. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society , P. O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718, or to the Christopher Reeve Foundation for Spinal Cord Injuries, 636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 3A, Short Hills, NJ 07078. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 26, 2010

Lewis C. Branson, 76 Lewis C. Branson of West Monroe, a building supervisor, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paschal's Catholic Church in West Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Robert L. Edney, 37 Robert Louis Edney age 37 of West Monroe, a diesel mechanic, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

Pearl A. Sullivan, 87 START — Pearl A. Sullivan, Coast Butane employee, died Friday. Arrangements are Incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville.

December 27 , 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Funeral services for Norma Jean Brandle, 78, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Msgr. Edmund Moore, Rev. Joe Puthuppally, Rev. Job Edathinatt, and Rev. Thomas Lijo officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Brandle was born in Geneva, OH on May 3, 1932 and passed away Friday, December 24, 2010. She lived in Bethesda, MD and New York City and graduated with a B. A. from Parsons School of Design in New York City in 1954. Norma married Bill Brandle in 1958 in Cleveland, OH and then moved to Monroe in 1958. Mrs. Brandle was one of the founding members of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in 1959. She lectored at St. Francis Medical Center Chapel at daily masses for the past six years. Mrs. Brandle was a loving wife and mother for over 50 years. She will be remembered by those who knew and loved her for her joyful spirit, beautiful smile, and sweet way of praying and sharing her faith with others. Survivors include her husband of fifty-two years, William J. "Bill" Brandle; son, Scott A Brandle and wife Theresa Maggio Brandle; granddaughter, Heather Brandle Sweeney and husband Kirkland S. Sweeney; great grandson, Shawn Sweeney; great granddaughter, Saraphina Sweeney; sister, Elisabeth Wimsatt; brothers-in-law, Gene Brandle and wife Ruth, and Rocco Yervasi; and numerous nieces and nephews all across the country. Pallbearers will be Gary Floyd, Charlie Sampognaro, Doug Seegers, Danny Ellender, Bryan Maggio, and Jerry Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be Tony Danna, Sam Danna, Tommy Powel, Charlie Hamaker, and Tom McDonald. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a Vigil Wake Service at 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family would like to thank Dr. "Chuck" Morgan and his staff, and all those at Hospice Compassus for their compassionate care and dedication. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 27, 2010

Funeral services for Mr. Bobby Gates, 77, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, December 28, 2010 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Reverend Werner Aswell and Reverend Daryl Floyd will be officiating. Interment is to follow at Olla Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe LA. Mr. Gates was born July 31, 1933 in Monroe, LA and passed away December 24, 2010. Bobby was a veteran of the United States Navy and a General Motors retiree. He was a member of New Chapel Hill Baptist Church and an avid fisherman and hunter. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Nettie and Harvey Leonard; father and stepmother Delmar and Erdell Gates; and sisters Helen Chumley and Carol Sue Gates. Left to cherish Bobby's memory is wife Shirley Gates; daughter Kristi Fife; granddaughter Brianna Fife; sisters Liz Moore, Frances Wallace of West Monroe, LA, Linda Sherman of Bossier, LA, and sister and brother-in-law Wanda and Danny Young of Haughton, LA; brother and sister-in-law Chris and Suzanne Gates of Columbia, LA; special sister-in-law, Carolyn Floyd of Olla, LA; and many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Pallbearers will be nephews Dale Floyd, Bill Floyd, Charles Floyd, Keith Floyd, Chris Kelley, and Jesse Johnson. The family would like to give thanks to the staff at Northeast LA War Veterans Home for the care and concern shown to him during his stay there and a special thanks to Dr. Caroline Battles for all of her love and support over the years. Visitation will be held Monday, December 27, 2010 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneral homes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 27, 2010

Funeral services for E. S. "Peanuts" Gibbs, 87, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at College Place Baptist Church with Rev. David Willis officiating. Interment will be at Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Gibbs passed away Friday, December 24, 2010. He was a member of College Place Baptist Church and served as a deacon. He was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran of WWII and served at Iwo Jima and the Pacific Theatre. Mr. Gibbs was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Case Gibbs; and his parents. Survivors include his daughters, Carolyn Perry and husband David of Monroe, LA and Peggy Tennyson and husband Bronnie of Haughton, LA; son, Emmett Gibbs and wife Lisa of Ruston, LA; four granddaughters, Mary Guidry and husband Daniel of Eunice, LA, Lori Takewell and husband Terry of Calhoun, LA, Hallie Martin of Haughton, LA, and Leigh Martin of Bossier City, LA; four grandsons, David Potter of Eunice, LA, Josh Martin and wife Shannon of Fort Worth, TX, Nicholas Gibbs and wife Bethany of Pittsburgh, PA, and Jonathan Gibbs of Monroe, LA; nine great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Josh Martin, Nicholas Gibbs, Jonathan Gibbs, Terry Takewell, Brent Takewell, and Jackson Porter. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 27, 2010

Mr. Johnny Parker Jones, age 69 of Vernon, died Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at St Francis Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Mr. Jones was employed at Boyte Enterprises and Plunk Truck Parts. Friends may visit with the family from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Monday, December 27, 2010 at Southern Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Funeral services will be held in the Chapel 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 28,2010 with Reverend Herman Lenard officiating. Interment will be at Oak Ridge cemetery in Vernon under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife, Emma "Murray" Jones of Vernon; daughters, JoAnn Mangum and husband Chris of Calhoun, Sarah Fitzpatrick of North Hodge; sisters, Net Harris of Vernon, Betty Sue McCarty and husband Jim of West Monroe, Robbie Lewis and husband Davy of Florence, MS; grandchildren, Kacee Fitzpatrick, Angie Mangum, John Lowery, Rodney Lowery; great grandchildren, Elizabeth Maxwell, Emalee Maxwell, Christopha Maxwell, Addison Goss, Bailey Goss; special friends, Steve Fuller and Lavon Atkins; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Rufo Jones and Helen Elizabeth "Crowell" Jones; daughter, Cindy Allen; grandson, Henry Lowery; brother, Sonny Jones. Pallbearers will be, Ronnie Pylant, Aaron Pylant, Walter Kotz, Danny Kane, Ronald Branch and Robert Jones. Online condolences may be made at: www.southernfuneralhome.com Southern Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA. Published in The News Star on December 27, 2010

Mrs. June Grisham Lewis McHenry, a member of one of Monroe's most prominent families, died on December 26, 2010. She was born on February 11, 1929 in Monroe to her late parents, Marion Grisham and Oscar R. Lewis. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-seven years. Dr. Armand G. McHenry, Jr., who just recently passed, and her eldest son, Martin Armand McHenry. A graduate of L.S.U., Mrs. McHenry also attended Mary Baldwin College in Virginia, and was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. Mrs. McHenry was active in many of Monroe's civic and cultural activities. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church and the Daughter's of the King Altar Guild. She was an Honorary Trustee of the Masur Museum, past board member of the Twin City Arts Foundation, Monroe Garden Club, Junior League, The Monroe Committee of the National Society of Colonial Dames of America, The First Families of Mississippi and Dames of the Magna Carter. Mrs. McHenry is survived by her son, Richard Lewis McHenry and daughter-in-law, Victoria Knight McHenry of New Orleans; her daughter, Marion Zentner and her son-in-law, Thomas G. Zentner, Jr. of Monroe; and her five grandchildren: Thomas Glenn Zentner, III, and his wife, Michelle Haun Zentner of Houston, TX; Martin McHenry Zentner of New Orleans; Courtney Tindall Zentner of Monroe; Victoria Knox McHenry of New Orleans; and Marion Emerson McHenry of New Orleans. She is also survived by her brother, Orin Grisham Lewis of Hunt, TX, and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at Grace Episcopal Church, Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at 1:00 PM. Visitation at Kilbourne Hall, Grace Episcopal Church, beginning at 12:00 noon. A special thanks to her longtime housekeeper, caregiver, and friend, Cookie White. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to Grace Episcopal Church, the Humane Society, and the Martin McHenry Agricultural Scholarship Fund at ULM Foundation, 700 University Avenue, Monroe, LA, 71209 c/o Don Shelton. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 27, 2010

On December 23, 2010, the Lord called Mildred Richardson home to glory. She was the daughter of Ben and Maverlean Chandler, born in Winnsboro, LA, August 1, 1922. Wake services will be held Monday, December 27, 2010, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. She was educated in the public schools in Franklin Parish. She finished high school at Franklin Parish Training School. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Grambling College, a Masters of Arts from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and further studies at Grambling State University and Northeast Louisiana University. She taught school for over 40 years in the Franklin Parish School System. She owned the Richardson Funeral Homes in Winnsboro, Monroe and Newellton, LA and Richardson Floral Boutique. She was a member of the Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. She married Carl L. Richardson and three children were born, Carl L. Richardson, Jr., Burnell Richardsonand Lorenzo D. Richardson, and raised Sholanda (Corey) Grant. Her hobbies were cooking, gardening, traveling, raising chickens, watching "The Young and the Restless", Judge Judy, working word puzzles, and being with her grand and great-grandchildren. She leaves to remember her life three sons, Carl L. Richarson, Jr. and wife, Jeanette of Monroe, LA, Burnell Richardson, Sr. and wife, Evelyn of Winnsboro, LA and Lorenzo D. Richardson of Winnsboro, LA; two sisters, Leeira Norwood of Winnsboro, LA and Lorean Phelps of Detriot, MI; one brother, Wilford (Uncle Buck) Chandler of Winnsboro, LA; She also leaves 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Richardson Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA. Published in The News Star on December 27, 2010

Albert Ray Viola, age 52, of West Monroe was born on August 1, 1958, in Monroe, Louisiana, and passed away on December 24, 2010. Memorial services for Ray will be held at a future date under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. He was a self-employed paint and body man who loved to put the life back into antique and old cars. Although he spent most of his time restoring old cars, he also spent time with family and friends telling stories, and loved being the center of attention. Ray was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Lois McLaughlin Viola, and brother Tommy Jiles. He is survived by his son Josh Viola; daughter Stormey Viola Keefover and husband Jaushua; sisters Frances Jiles Whitlock and husband Scott, and Juanita Jiles Johns; brothers Daniel L. Jiles and James R. Jiles; two grandchildren, Nathaniel Shane Viola and Joshua Richard Viola, Jr.; mother of his children, Sandra Strickland Viola; special nephew, Brian Tillman; and numerous nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 27, 2010

December 28, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Marion Adams Clark went home to be with his Lord on Christmas Day, December 25, 2010. A celebration of his life funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at the chapel of Golden's Funeral Home in Bastrop, LA. with Rev. Jason Murphy, his grandson, officiating. Interment will follow at Christ Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 28, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at Golden's. Marion Clark was born July 9, 1918 at Pecan Grove Plantation in Tensas Parish. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence L. Clark, Sr. and Elizabeth Lynch Clark, and his brother, C.L. Clark, Jr. After accepting Jesus as his personal Savior, he became a faithful church member and served as Treasurer for 29 years. It was his great attention to detail and accuracy that he was noted for - earning him the deepest respect and friendship of Pastors, church family, and all who knew him. He served his Lord, his family, and his church devotedly - both in deed and in spirit. Giving his very best to whatever he did was a trait he was well known for and loved for. Most evident was his deep and abiding love for his family. The joy of his life was spending time with them. He was present in almost every event in their lives, always offering support in every possible way. The highlight of every day was sharing times and conversations with his children, grandchildren, great and great great grandchildren, his wife, and his friends. He delighted in their visits and calls and reminisced about them afterwards, often laughing about something shared in a phone conversation. He spoke often of the loving care he received from his wife, Alice, and of her devoted companionship that brought him such happiness even in times when health wasn't the best, and he shared deep concern for her well being, also. Though his mobility became limited and his hearing faded, his great indelible spirit never changed. As his health declined in later years, he faced many challenges, yet he never complained. He always thanked any one who helped him in any way, and made care giving for him a joy. His concern was always for others, and we all knew we could count on him if ever we had a need. No matter what hour or day it was, he always had time for us. Time to listen, to "watch", to counsel, or to just simply be with us. He knew how to share life and we learned the meaning of integrity, loyalty, and sacrifice by watching him live his life. The legacy of love that he and their mom, Alice, left will never be forgotten by their children and grandchildren. Marion retired from International Paper Company as Assistant Time Keeper after 34 years of service. He graduated from Northeast La. College, now ULM, with a degree in Business. He was a World War II veteran, having served in China, Berhma, and India. He spent many years coaching both boys' Little League baseball and girls' summer and high school softball in Mer Rouge, where many were taught the game, developed their skills, and learned discipline and what it took to become Champions. His remarkable work ethic was evident in everything he did. The void in the lives of the loved ones he left behind will be great, but left to cherish, honor, and celebrate his memory are his devoted wife of 65 years, Alice McCollough Clark, his daughter, Judi Murphy and husband Dell, his daughter, Lynn Schoen and husband Stan; Grandchildren Donna Whetstone and husband Larkin, Patrick Harrell and wife Allison, Shon Murphy, Derek Schoen, Jason Murphy and wife Kelly, Dara Rhew and husband Randy; great-grandchildren, Ryan Whetstone, Michah Whetstone and wife Brittany, Colby Whetstone, Caden Whetstone, Brayden Rhew, Nolan Rhew, Kelsey Murphy, Josiah Murphy, Kylah Murphy and great-great grandchildren, MaKenna and Baylen Whetstone. Pallbearers will be grandsons, grand sons-in-law and great grandsons. Honorary Pallbearers will be Quinn McCollough, Edgar Hodges, David Clark, and Henry Harris. The family wants to give special thanks to those who helped in giving care, Nina Pates, Laricia Minneweather, Barbara Wilson, Tiana Davis, and Janice Robinson along with friends Henry and Roblean Harris of Good Shepherd. Also, we greatly appreciate Barbara Porter and the others nurses with Home Care Resources. The family also thanks Dr. Ronald Hubbard and Dr. Arthur Liles for the outstanding care and compassion they rendered. We've walked together along life's path and always you've shared with us your love, your kindness, your wisdom, and your very being. The heart has it's own memory, like the mind - and in it are enshrined the precious keepsakes and treasures of times spent together. .... we'll visit again in Heaven, Daddy and Granddaddy. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA. Published in The News Star on December 28, 2010

Funeral services for Irene H. Crockett, 72, of Columbia, will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday December 29, 2010 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Bro. Jimmy Goodman officiating. Jamie Stapleton will do the eulogy. Interment will follow at the Columbia Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Irene was born May 9, 1938 to Simion Alonzo and Essie Porter Hendrix in Monroe and she passed from this life on December 26, 2010 at the St. Francis Specialty Hospital in Monroe. She was a member of Old Bethel Baptist Church in Clarks. She was a retired nurse of 43 years and she gave of herself selflessly. She loved reading and being with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years: Harrel C. Crockett; her parents; two brothers: S.L. Hendrix and Roy Hendrix; two sisters: Opal Vessel and Lorene Hendrix. She is survived by three children: Jimmy Crockett and his wife Cara of West Monroe; Lorene Broussard and her husband Butch of Crawfordville. FL; Kim Girod and her husband Bryan of Grayson; two brothers: James and Bobby Hendrix; two sisters: Ruby Canterbury and Ruth Hart; sisters-in-law: Sarah Jane Lowery and Jonette Whisanant; six grandchildren: Kyle Crockett, Hannah Crockett, Molly Girod, Amy Crockett, Chris Broussard, and Traycer Girod; one great-grandchild: Ava Ply. Pallbearers will be: Kenneth Hendrix, Michael Stapleton, James Girod, Eric Benson, Matt Gates, Dave Smith, and Benji Patterson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Malcom Hart, Tommy Hart, Ricky Hart, Chris Strickland, and Alan Lowery. The family would like to send a special thanks to a longtime friend, Mildred Smith. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA. Published in The News Star on December 28, 2010

Funeral services for Jeweldean W. Evans, 78, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 29, 2010, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. B. K. Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Evans passed away Saturday, December 25, 2010 at Brookwood Hospital in Homewood, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Talmadge G. Evans. Survivors include her son, Randy Evans of Vestavia Hills, AL; grandchildren, Dylan Evans and Christopher Evans of Vestavia Hills, AL; brother, W. L. Wilson of Redwood, MS; and sister, Betty Loper of San Antonio, TX. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12:00 Noon until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 28, 2010

Graveside services for Flora Belle "Flo" Fitch, 83, of Spencer, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at Ouachita City Cemetery with Rev. Larry Parks officiating. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Ms. Fitch passed away Sunday, December 26, 2010, at St. Francis Medical Center. Ms. Fitch was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Lola Hooper; and sisters, Dorothy Phillips and Billie Day. Survivors include her children, Ronald Malone and wife Debra, Jimmy Fitch and girl friend Tracy Roy; grandchildren, Tracy Day and husband Terry, Tana Burroughs, Lauren Fitch, and Jami Champlin; great grandchildren, Kenny Harper, Megan Jackson, Savannah Day, Bailey Burroughs; nieces, Dee Rich and husband Rip Rich and their daughter Jaimie, and Tammy Day; nephews Larry Phillips and Terry Day. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Jones, Danny Thomas, Jerry Hobson, Ken Phillips, Terry Day, and Tommy Hobson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Miller and Freddie Cascio. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 28, 2010

Funeral services for Ronald ‘Don' Knight, age 79, of West Monroe, LA, will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, December 29, 2010, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Reverend Larry Eubanks. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. Knight was born on September 5, 1931, and passed away on December 26, 2010, after a lengthy illness. Don was a retired independent carpenter in the building industry for many years. He served in the United States Army as well. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, James and Katie Knight. Mr. Knight is survived by his wife Bettye Knight; his sons John ‘J.C.' Knight and wife Cathy, Jeff Knight and wife Lora, and Donnie Knight and wife Jeri; brother Russell Knight; and grandchildren Chelsea Knight, Katie Knight, and Abbie Knight. Pallbearers will be Laron Owens, Lloyd Williams, Paul Hare, Tony McGuffee, Rick Gunn, and Ron Williams. Visitation will be at 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 28, 2010

Services for Pearl Alice Sullivan, 88, of Start, LA a retired Secretary for Coast Butane will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010 at the Woodlawn Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the Start Cemetery, Start, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville. Mrs. Pearl was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Rayville, passed away Friday, December 24, 2010 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents H. P. Reeves and Mary Mabelle Reeves as well as three brothers and 5 sisters. She is survived by her husband of 65 years-Ivy H. Sullivan, Sr. of Start, LA; a daughter-Rita Sullivan Murry and her husband Rich of Dallas, TX; two sons Doug Sullivan and his wife Carmen and Ivy H. "Chip" Sullivan, Jr. both of Start, LA.; ten grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; one brother Ralph R. Reeves of Florida, two sisters Helen Reeves of Cabot, AR and Mary Ellen "Bill" Carter of Tennessee, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Chad Murry, Heath Murry, Chis Sullivan, Larry Milby, Charles Johnston, Waylan Colvin and Joe Comeaux. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time Tuesday at the church. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Published in The News Star on December 28, 2010

James T. Boudreaux, 69 James T. Boudreaux of West Monroe, a retired training supervisor with Entergy, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Norma J. Brandle, 78 Norma Jean Brandle of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday with a vigil wake service at 6 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Brad Burks, 54 Brad Burks of Monroe, senior communications designer engineer for Henkels and McCoy, died Dec. 19. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Lena W. Burks, 60 Lena Fay Woolsey Burks of Monroe, a Ouachita Parish School bus driver, died Dec. 19. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Annie P. Carter, 73 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Annie Pearl Carter, a nurse, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery.

Gwendolyn F. Davis, 80 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Gwendolyn Flowers Davis, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Eunice Dupree, 99 Eunice Dupree of Monroe, formerly of Winnsboro, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Sims-Gethsemane Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Robert L. Edney, 38 Robert Louis Edney of West Monroe, a diesel mechanic, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Woolen Lake Church of God, Hebert. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Bobby R. Gates, 77 Bobby R. Gates of West Monroe, a U.S. Navy veteran and retired General Motors worker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Olla Cemetery.

E.S. Gibbs, 87 E.S. "Peanuts" Gibbs of Monroe, a pipe fitter, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at College Place Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in the Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Beulah Gilbert, 87 Beulah Gilbert of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe, Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Sunday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Elsie Renee Gray, 29 RUSTON — Elsie Renee Gray, a journalist for Comcast Cable, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Lisbon.

Lottie Green, 85 RUSTON — Lottie Green died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Our Christian Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Gardens.

Kenneth W. Hale, 62 BASTROP — Kenneth Wayne Hale, a retired employee of International Paper Company, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery, Fiske Union.

Elma P. Hardy, 83 VIDALIA — Elma P. Hardy, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Andrews Cemetery, near Aimwell.

Alice J. Houston, 82 FARMERVILLE — Alice Jean Houston, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Curtis Jackson, 69 Curtis Jackson of West Monroe, a laborer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

James E. Jenkins, 53 James Elton Jenkins of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Robert Jenkins, 22 Robert Jenkins of Monroe, a student, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Lota M. Loflin, 82 CHATHAM — Lota Mae Loflin, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Concord Methodist Church, Chatham. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Eros.

Albert Magnuson, 77 ALVIN, Texas — Albert "Boots" Magnuson, an automotive mechanic, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lone Cedar Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Lone Cedar Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

June G.L. McHenry, 82 June Grisham Lewis McHenry of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe. Visitation is at noon at the church's Kilbourne Hall. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Darnell Newton, 60 Darnell Newton of Monroe, a case worker and transportation driver, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Johnny O'Neal, 53 STERLINGTON — Johnny O'Neal, a singer/songwriter/musician, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Private family burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Marie M. Raburn, 64 RUSTON — Marie Martin Raburn died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at University Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Quitman.

Jackson A. Salizar, infant Jackson Allen Salizar, the infant son of Adrienne Bickham and John Salizar Jr. of West Monroe, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mae D. Smith, 89 Mae N. Davis Smith of Monroe died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Jesus Holy Temple Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Pearl A. Sullivan, 87 START — Pearl A. Sullivan, a Coast Butane employee, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be in Start Cemetery under the directions of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mildred Washington, 98 OAKLAND, Calif. — Mildred Washington, formerly of Richwood, a cook, died Dec. 20. Services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Baptist Church, 165 Bypass South, Richwood. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Kedric Wilson, 14 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Kedric Wilson, a student, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Lake Providence High School Auditorium. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Saturday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Branson, Lewis C.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe. Caldwell, Mary: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Choudrant. Gossler, Larry: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Jones, Johnny: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Jones, Willie Mae: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Peter Baptist Church, Monroe. Lewis Sr., George: 1 p.m. Tuesday, First Colored Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Lucky, Rose: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Richardson, Mildred C.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Sullivan, Pearl: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Woodlawn Baptist Church, Rayville. Taylor, Fannie: 11 a.m. Thursday, Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe. Ward, Jaqualyne: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Richwood Memorial Gardens. Published: December 28. 2010 1:15AM

December 29, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Memorial services for James Thomas Boudreaux Sr., 69, of West Monroe will be held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday December 30, 2010 at St. Paschal's Catholic Church in West Monroe with Rev. Job Edathinatt officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Boudreaux was born on March 17, 1941 in New Orleans, LA and passed away on December 27, 2010 in West Monroe, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents, O'Neil and Roma Morvant Boudreaux; brothers, Thomas Michael Boudreaux and Patrick Allen Boudreaux He is survived by one brother O'Neil Philp Boudreaux, Jr. and wife, Jane of St. Louis, MO; his wife, Judith Boudreaux: children, James T. Boudreaux, II and wife Linda of Southlake, TX, Kenneth M. Boudreaux and wife Trish of Dawsonville, GA, and Lisa Lanthier of Katy TX; grandchildren, Courtney J, Boudreaux, and Shannon C. Boudreaux of Buckden, Great Britain, Trent Jacob Boudreaux and Tori Ann Boudreaux of Dawsonville, GA, and Ian Lanthier of Katy, TX. Visitation will be from 2:15 P.M. until service time Thursday at the church. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 29, 2010

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR LOTTIE JERRO GREEN WILL BE HELD AT THE NEW ROCKY VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2010 AT 1:00 P.M. IN GRAMBLING, LA. VISITATION WILL BE FROM 12 NOON TO 1:00 P.M. PRIOR TO THE SERVICES AT THE CHURCH. INTERMENT SERVICES WILL BE AT THE GRAMBLING MEMORIAL GARDENS IN GRAMBLING. SERVICES ARE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF OUR CHRISTIAN FUNERAL HOME OF RUSTON, LOUISIANA. LOTTIE WAS BORN TO THE LATE ZELIA GRIFFIN JERRO AND EMEAL JERRO IN DOWNSVILLE, LA. ON AUGUST 27, 1925. SHE WAS THE YOUNGEST OF NINE CHILDREN. ALL PRECEEDED HER IN DEATH EXCEPT A SISTER ESSIE PATTERSON OF COLFAX, LA. SHE WAS A FAITHFUL MEMBER OF THE NEW ROCKY VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH OF GRAMBLING, LA. SHE GRADUATED FROM GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY. SHE WAS A DEDICATED MEMBER OF THE EPSILON PSI OMEGA CHAPTER OF THE ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY. IN 1949-1975, SHE TAUGHT ADULT EDUCATION IN MADISON PARISH, 1975-1979 LINCOLN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD,1979-1981 PARAPROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR FOR THE LINCOLN FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTER, 1982 OUTREACH WORKER FOR LINCOLN PARISH, AND 1982 GRAMBLING STATE EDUCATIONAL TALENT SEARCH COUNSELOR. SHE WAS THE FORMAL DIRECTOR OF THE RSVP IN LINCOLN PARISH WITH PROVEN ABILITY TO PRODUCE. SHE WAS A MEMBER OF THE FIRST BOARD OF THE EDDIE ROBINSON MUSEUM AND SERVED AS CHAIRMAN. SHE WAS AN ACTIVE RESIDENT OF ALPINE GUEST CARE CENTER OF RUSTON, LA. THE FAMILY WISHES TO THANK ALPINE FOR ALL THE CARE AND SERVICES RENDERED DURING HER STAY. CHRISTIAN FUNERAL HOME RUSTON, LA Published in The News Star on December 29, 2010

Funeral services for Alice Jean Hallman Houston, 82, of Farmerville, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, December 30, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Houston was born in Swartz, LA October 13, 1928 and passed away Monday, December 27, 2010, after a lengthy illness at Arbor Rose Assisted Living in Farmerville, LA, where she resided. Before moving to the Arbor Rose, she and her late husband, Alton Houston, lived in Monroe, LA for over fifty years. She was a charter member of North Monroe Baptist Church, where she faithfully attended until she moved to Farmerville. She was a wonderful mother and a very special grandmother and great grandmother, and was known by all as Nanny. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton O. Houston; mother, Edith Farmer Gawlik; father, Malcom W. Hallman; stepfather, Charles Gawlik; sister, Naomi Hallman Miller; and her brother, Milton C. Hallman. Survivors include her sons, Glen Houston and wife Peggy of Houston, TX and Paul Houston and wife Sheila of Monroe, LA; daughter, Sheila LaRoe and husband Mike of Bernice, LA; grandchildren, Jason Michael Evans, Sr. and wife Wendy of Shreveport, LA, Samantha Husby of Houston, TX, Alan Houston of Austin, TX, and Holli Brooke Houston of Monroe, LA; great grandchildren, Christina Bowie and husband Michael, Jason Michael Evans, Jr., Selena Evans, Kyle Husby, Ryan Husby, Aydan Husby, Hunter LaRoe, and Avery LaRoe; great great grandchildren, Elizabeth Bowie and Abigale Bowie; special cousin, Georgia Mae Gritzmacher; and numerous special cousins, nieces, and nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be Mike Miller, Wayne Farmer, Gary Crumpton, Kyle O'Neal, Alan Houston, and Kevin Sandifer. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Special thanks to the doctors and staff of Louisiana Hospice in Monroe and her sitters, Charlotte Brown and Crystal Mason, who took such wonderful care of her. Also thanks to the staff and employees of Arbor Rose Assisted Living. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 29, 2010

Funeral services for John "Johnny" Nelson O'Neal, 53, of Sterlington, will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, December 30, 2010, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Clyde Dearman and Johnny's friend, Britton Currie, officiating. Private family burial will be at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. Johnny passed away at his home in Sterlington, LA after a lengthy battle with cancer on Friday, December 24, 2010. Johnny was born November 10, 1957 in Monroe, LA. Johnny was a well-known singer, songwriter, musician and performer, who knew how to reach an audience and leave them with the feeling of a real person-to-person connection. O'Neal has also been on the Louisiana Artist Roster and has played many shows thru the National Endowment of the Arts and the local arts community as well as many charity events everywhere from New Orleans and Florida to France. Johnny opened for many national performers like J.J. Cale, Michael Murphy, Guy Clark, Jerry Jeff Walker, David Allen Coe and Percy Sledge. He was voted Entertainer of the Year by the readers of Delta Style Magazine. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, John E. and Velma O'Neal; sister, Sharyn Ann O'Neal; his paternal grandparents, William Floyd and Mildred O'Neal; and maternal grandparents, Morris and Ruby Nelson. Survivors include his wife, Rhonda S. O'Neal; , his "four-legged son" Max; three aunts, an uncle, several cousins; his father-in-law, Vernon "Shorty" Smith; his sister-in-law, Dorothy Hunt; his brother-in-law, Charles Smith and wife Jeananne; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews Pallbearers will be Bobby Schwab, Rain Jaudon, Patrick Kennedy, Chris Snellenberger, Jeff Semmes, and John Funderburg. Honorary pallbearers will be Ken O'Neal, Charles Smith, and Vernon "Shorty" Smith. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: The Friends of Johnny O'Neal account at Progressive Bank, the Cancer Foundation League, the Ouachita Parish Humane Society or a charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 29, 2010

Funeral services for Betty Virginia Smith Wallace, 69, of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, December 30, 2010, at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Jennings officiating and Eulogies by Walker Glenn and Allan Rhodes. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 29, 2010, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Interment will be at Shady Grove Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Wallace passed away Monday, December 27, 2010, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She was a resident of Farmerville for 20 years and a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Mrs. Wallace loved gardening and was an artist and painter and lover of nature, butterflies, and animals. Some of her favorite memories were times spent with family at the beach. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. Her pride and joy was her great grandson, Ethan. Survivors include her devoted husband of 50 years, Jerry Wallace; daughter, Kim Glenn and husband Walker; granddaughter, Ashley Lowery Higgins; great grandson, Ethan Higgins; two step grandsons, Brodie Glenn and wife Alice and Cameron Glenn and wife Aimee Claire; mother-in-law, Nena Demoss; two sisters, Joy Rhodes of Plain Dealing, LA, and Jean Darby of Houston, TX; one brother, Stephen Smith of Plain Dealing, LA; brothers-in-law, Kenneth Wallace and wife Janell, and Glenn Wallace and wife Oleta; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Allan Rhodes, Zack Wallace, Cameron Glenn, Michael Inzina, J. M. Roberson, and Marty Sutton. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 29, 2010

December 30, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Funeral services for Floyd W. Bidleman, 73 of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 31, 2010 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Rev. Woodson McGuffee and Rev. Jimmy Williams will be officiating. Interment to follow at St. Paschal's Cemetery West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Bidleman was born December 21, 1937 in Lockport, New York and passed away December 28, 2010 in Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Violet Bidleman, parents, Floyd and Doris Bidleman of Lockport, NY; a brother, Donald Bidleman and a daughter, Terri Bidleman. He is survived by his children; Debbie Finkbeiner and husband Mike, Eric Bidleman and wife Debra, Rickey Bidleman and wife Millie, Kelly Albritton and husband Thomas, Floyd W. Bidleman, Jr. and wife Billie, Doris Christine Williams and husband Jimmy; sister-in-law, Lottie Brown; 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 30, 2010 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 30, 2010

Funeral services for Ms. Sharlon Graham, 68, of West Monroe will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 31, 2010 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Choudrant. Bro. Brad Jones and Bro. Josh Deloach will be officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Ms. Graham was born January 31, 1942 in Shreveport, LA and passed away December 28, 2010 in West Monroe. She will be missed by her family and co-workers at Glenwood Regional Medical Center and Ridgecrest Nursing Home. She is survived by her daughters; Debi Johnson and husband Lane and Lisa Harkey Axton; grandchildren; Joshua Axton and wife K'lyn and Lauren Johnson and constant companion, her dog, R J. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 30, 2010 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 30, 2010

Private family funeral services for Broderick Donovan Kennedy, 55, of West Monroe, LA will be held at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel in Monroe, La. with Rev. Sammy Morrow officiating, under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. Brod was born on December 23, 1955 in Rayville, LA and died on December 28, 2010 at his residence in West Monroe, LA. Brod was a graduate of Neville High School and received his B.S. degree in Insurance from the University of Louisiana Monroe. He was a State Farm Insurance Agent of over 35 years. He served his country in the United States Navy. Brod was an avid runner, participating in numerous races across the country and in 2007 completed the Chicago Marathon. Throughout his career in the insurance industry, he not only took care of the needs of his many clients, he witnessed to them about the glory of God. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother. Survivors include his wife, Jeannie Sinclair Kennedy; daughters, Morgan Taylor Kennedy and Emily Whitten Kennedy; step-son, Jared Hart Benton; mother, Mrs. Greta Kennedy; father and step- mother, Robert S. Kennedy, Sr. and Katie Kennedy; brothers, Robert S. Kennedy, Jr. and wife, Ann; James Kennedy and wife, Leau; and Derek Kennedy and wife Heather; sister, Lora Bobbette Kennedy; and numerous nieces and nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be Raymond Abraham, Lonnie Copeland, Chuck Harris, Joey Young, James Stone, Don Legg, Ron Bush and Jay Russell. The family would like to give special thanks to his longtime assistant, Misty Odom, for all her care and support during Brod's illness and the Hospice Family Alliance In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pilots for Patients 3127 Mercedes Dr. Monroe, LA 71201 or to North Monroe Baptist Church. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 30, 2010

Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Vining will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 31, 2010 in The Rush Funeral Home Chapel, Oakdale with the Reverends Mark Strickland and Michael McIntosh officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. A Masonic Service will be held prior to services. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery in Oakdale, La. Mr. Vining, 86, of Oakdale entered eternal rest on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at the VA Palliative Care Unit in Pineville, La. He was born in Forest, Louisiana; the son of Charles Phillip and Mamie Vetsch Vining of Oak Grove. During World War II he served in the Army Air Corps for over two years. Following the war he worked for the Missouri Pacific Railroad for 39 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Oakdale. He was a Past Master of Yellow Pine Lodge #282 of Oakdale and a member of the Order of Eastern Star of Glenmora. He was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Jerry Vining; one son-in-law, Rayford Ancelet; his parents; one brother, Charles Joseph Vining and sisters, Marjorie Abercrombie and Patricia Nixon. Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory include his loving wife of 63 years, Myrtle Jones Vining of Oakdale; four children, Ronald Vining and wife, Linda of Monroe, Phillip Vining and wife Cheri of Oakdale; Mary Lou Stephenson and husband, Mark, of Lafayette and Peggy Ancelet of Crowley. He is also survived by eight granddaughters and ten great-grandchildren. Pallbearers honored to serve are: Mark Stephenson, Joshua Rickard, Brandon Goll, Jerry Gray, Trigg Lawson and Wayne Nixon. Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Vining family by visiting www.rushfh.com Rush Funeral Home Oakdale, LA. Published in The News Star on December 30, 2010

Barbara J. Babcock, 82 PIONEER — Barbara Jean Babcock, a retired registered nurse, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Advertisement James T. Boudreaux, 69 James Thomas Boudreaux of West Monroe, a mechanical training supervisor with Entergy, died Monday. Memorial services are 3 p.m. Thursday at St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 2:15 p.m. Thursday until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. James O. Crosby Jr., 39 VIDALIA — James Orbie Crosby Jr., a carpenter, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Isabel Custer, 91 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Isabel Custer, a florist, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 9 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery. Eunice Dupree, 99 Eunice Dupree of Monroe, formerly of Winnsboro, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Sims-Gethsemane Cemetery, Winnsboro. Patricia K. Gaston, 57 EUDORA, Ark. — Patricia King Gaston, a security officer, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Zion Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Eudora. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence and noon until service time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Hill Cemetery. Alice J. Houston, 82 FARMERVILLE — Alice Jean Hallman Houston, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Robby Jenkins, 22 Robby Jenkins of Monroe, a student, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. James Jones, 60 OAKLAND, Calif. — James Jones died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Tennant's Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 11 a.m. Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Mark Cemetery. Betty N. Keyes, 71 Betty Nell Keyes of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Albertha Lenoir, 50 BATON ROUGE — Albertha Lenoir, a manager, died Dec. 23. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Cherry Hill No. 2 Church, Galion. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Thursday at Tennant's Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Sheila J. Matthews, 51 MONTICELLO — Sheila Jo Matthews died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. JoAnn W. Northern, 54 TALLULAH — JoAnn Walker Northern died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Lillie M. Pittman, 80 ZACHARY — Lillie M. Pittman, formerly of Sicily Island, died Tuesday. Services are noon Friday at Pine Hill Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in New Pine Hill Cemetery, Sicily Island, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Sandra Randle, 44 TALLULAH — Sandra Randle, a cook, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at First Colored Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is Sunday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery. Jammie Rice, 60 OAKLAND, Calif. — Jammie Rice, a fork lift operator, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Jerusalem No. 2 Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Tennant's Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Evergreen No. 1 Cemetery. Philip Robinson, 86 BASTROP — Philip Robinson, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Shiloh Baptist Church, Beekman. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Thursday at Tennant's Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery. Julia Scribner, 84 GRAYSON — Julia Scribner, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Old Union Cemetery. Edith E. Shepherd, 87 Edith E. Shepherd of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. David L. Van Horn Sr., 50 David Lynn Van Horn Sr. of West Monroe, a mechanic, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Betty S. Wallace, 69 FARMERVILLE — Betty Virginia Smith Wallace, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Alexander, Barbara Olive: noon Thursday, Mount Tabor Baptist Church, near Farmerville. Blanson, Aura L.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Bolton, Essie B.: 1 p.m. Thursday, St. Rest Baptist Church, Choudrant. Gilbert, Beulah: 11 a.m. Monday, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe, Jenkins, James Elton: 1 p.m. Thursday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Little Jr., Henry B.: 1 p.m. Friday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Newton, Darnell: 1 p.m. Friday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. O'Neal, Johnny: 2 p.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Salizar, Jackson Allen: 2 p.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Taylor, Fannie: 11 a.m. Thursday, Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe. Watkins, Theodore: 2 p.m. Saturday, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Wilson, Kedric: 1 p.m. Sunday, Lake Providence High School Auditorium. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: December 30. 2010 1:15AM

December 31, 2010 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 7120

Funeral services for Richard Lawler Jr, 47, of Downsville, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 1, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Dennis Hensley and Rev. Chuck Donely will be officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Richard was born May 7, 1963 in Monroe, LA and passed December 29, 2010 in West Monroe, LA following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Margaret and Richard Lawler, Sr., a sister, Dianne Brady and a nephew, Christopher Thrasher. He is survived by his wife; Mary Belinda Lawler; step-daughter, Sherry Dunn Upshaw and husband Eric; 3 step-grandchildren, Michael Dunn, Madison Upshaw and Dustin Upshaw; a sister, Sandra Lawler Payne and husband Keith; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Friday December 31, 2010 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association . Online condolences may be sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 31, 2010

Funeral services for Mr. David L. Van Horn, Sr., 50, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday December 31, 2010 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Art Beebe officiating. Interment will be at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens in West Monroe. Mr. Van Horn died suddenly December 29, 2010 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. Mr. Van Horn was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous, receiving numerous chips for his 4 years of sobriety. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Van Horn. Survivors: his wife, Theresa Van Horn; mother, Kay Van Horn; Children, Jeremy Van Horn, Amy Van Horn, David Van Horn, Jr., Shane Glazner and Dakota Van Horn; 7 Grandchildren, Bailey Whitaker, Ancle Whitaker, Rylan Glazner, Jaxson Glazner, Ava Grace Van Horn, and Ethan Hollis Brothers, Michael Van Horn and wife, Zonna and Martin Van Horn and wife, Lori; Sister, Pam Van Horn; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be David Van Horn, Jr., Jeremy Van Horn, Ancle Whitaker, Rodney Cook, Chris Sturdivant and Shane Burge. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condoleneces:www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 31, 2010

Floyd W. Bidleman, 73 Staff report Floyd W. Bidleman of Monroe, retired carpet installer, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in St. Paschal's Cemetery, West Monroe. Advertisement Edward E. Chappell Sr., 78 BASTROP -- Edward Eugene Chappell Sr., a retired farmer, died Wednesday. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Sharlon Graham, 68 Sharlon Graham of West Monroe, a ward clerk at Glenwood Hospital, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mary B. Jones, 78 OAK GROVE -- Mary Ann Butler Jones, died Tuesday. Services were 2 p.m. Thursday at Forest Baptist Church, Forest. Burial was in New Forest Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Emma Kline, 48 Emma Kline of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Flora Markley, 89 WINNSBORO -- Flora Markley, retired bookkeeper, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Friday at Plantation Manor Nursing Center, Winnsboro, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Shelia Jo Matthews, 51 EPPS -- Shelia Jo Matthews died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church, Monticello. Visitation will start at 2 p.m. Friday at the church until the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Mary Jo McGough, 80 Mary Jo McGough of Monroe, a retired manager for the Holidome dining room, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Joe H. Moring, 67 SUMMERFIELD -- Joe Harmon Moring, a retired builder, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Hebron Baptist Church, Summerfield. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Julia Scribner, 84 GRAYSON -- Julia Scribner, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks. Edith E. Shepherd, 87 Edith E. Shepherd of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at First Christian Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2 p.m. Sunday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. David L. Van Horn Sr., 50 David Lynn Van Horn Sr. of West Monroe, a mechanic, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery, West Monroe. Marcelle R. Williams, 85 RAYVILLE -- Marcelle R. Williams, a retired seamstress, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery, Rayville. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Babcock, Barbara Jean: 2 p.m. Sunday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Blanson, Aura L.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Custer, Isabel: 11 a.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Dupree, Eunice: 1 p.m. Friday, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Gaston, Patricia King: 1 p.m. Saturday, Zion Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Eudora, Ark. Gilbert, Beulah: 11 a.m. Monday, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe. Jenkins, Robby: 11 a.m. Friday, Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Jones, James: 2 p.m. Sunday, Tennant's Funeral Home, Bastrop. Lenoir, Albertha: 1 p.m. Friday, Cherry Hill No. 2 Church, Galion. Little Jr., Henry B.: 1 p.m. Friday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Newton, Darnell: 1 p.m. Friday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Pittman, Lillie M.: noon Friday, Pine Hill Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Randle, Sandra: 1 p.m. Monday, First Colored Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Rice, Jammie: 11 a.m. Monday, Jerusalem No. 2 Church, Bastrop. Robinson, Philip: 11 a.m. Friday, Shiloh Baptist Church, Beekman. Scribner, Julia: 10 a.m. Friday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Watkins, Theodore: 2 p.m. Saturday, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Wilson, Kedric: 1 p.m. Sunday, Lake Providence High School Auditorium. FUNERAL HOMES should submit death notice information to The News-Star by 4 p.m. daily. E-mail notices to deathnotices@thenewsstar.com. Published: December 31. 2010 1:15AM