Obituaries - March 2011

March 1, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Stephen "Brett" Bartley Funeral services for Stephen "Brett" Bartley, 40, of Sterlington, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 2, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Pastor Paul Solice officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Bartley was born November 29, 1970 in Monroe and passed away Saturday, February 26, 2011 in Sterlington. Mr. Bartley was employed by the City of Monroe for the past nineteen years as a landscaper. He graduated from Ouachita Parish High School and attended Northeast Louisiana University. He was a faithful Christian and a member of Grace Baptist Church of North Monroe. He was extremely proud of his ten month old niece, Alayna Jade Bartley, who he fondly called A.J. Brett never met a stranger and to know him was to love him. Mr. Bartley was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jerry and Lois Cowart and paternal grandfather, Cecil Bartley. Survivors include his parents, Don and Margaret Bartley; brother and best friend, Brian Bartley; niece, A.J. Bartley; and a very special canine buddy, Dusty. He is also survived by a paternal grandmother, Pearl Bartley; paternal aunt, Shirley Barnett; special great aunt, Margaret McClain; special great uncles, George W. Cowart and Johnny Cowart; and numerous cousins who were dear to him. Pallbearers will be the Monroe Police Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be sent to the Ouachita Parish Humane Society. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 1, 2011

Maxine Thorn Clarke Funeral services for Maxine Thorn Clarke, 81, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 2, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Mark Watson officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Clarke passed away Sunday, February 27, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Edward Clarke; parents, Lawrence LaSalle Thorn and Laura L. Brown Thorn; brothers, Wilson Thorn and Lawrence (Son) Thorn; and sisters, Ida Mae Thorn and Jeanette Savelle. Survivors include her daughter, Terri Lynn Clarke Mendez of Houston, TX; grandson, Thomas Ricardo Mendez of Houston, TX; sisters, Lavon Thorn and Anna L. Brown; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Thomas Mendez, Scott Thorn, Greg Thorn, Geoffrey Thorn, Randy Hagg, and Bryan Thorn. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, March 1, 2011 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 March 1, 2011

Michael O'Brien Holloway Funeral services for Michael "Boodle" O'Brien Holloway, 83 will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Dr. Paul Watson officiating. Interment will follow at Harris Cemetery in Crowville, LA. Mr. Holloway was born in Crowville, LA on January 17, 1928 and passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on February 27, 2011 in Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Willie Estellie Welch Holloway; his wife of 45 years, Emma Lou Holloway; daughters, Belinda Diane and Beth Renee Holloway; son, Donnie O'Brien Holloway; two brothers and three sisters. His careers included the United States Coast Guard, Thermatomic Carbon Company of Sterlington, and Sladco Oil Company. He was a lifetime member of the Rodney J. Hobbs Post 1809 VFW of Monroe, LA. Mr. Holloway is survived by his wife of 15 years, Minnie Holloway; sons, Gene Holloway and wife, Louise of West Monroe and Willie Holloway and wife, Tonya of Sterlington; daughters, Becky Dupree and husband, Jimmy of Sterlington and Barbara King and husband, James of Sterlington; 3 sisters and 2 brothers; 19 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. The entire family would like to say a heartfelt Thank You to Dr. Paul Watson. He was more than a doctor; he was a wonderful friend and a great comfort to our entire family. We all have many wonderful memories and we will always cherish the days we were blessed to have with him. Pallbearers will be sons and grandsons of Mr. Holloway. Visitation will be 12:00 Noon until the time of the service at 2:00 PM. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 1, 2011

Brian Keith McQuillin Brian McQuillin a resident of Calhoun; was born and raised in Monroe, LA. He graduated from Ouachita Parish High School in 1982 and later went on to earn a Degree in Nursing and several educational certificates including Respiratory Therapy, Fitness Trainer, Pharmacy Technician, Professional Safety Technician, and Licensed Golf Instructor. He had a passion for learning and continued his education throughout his life. He was an entrepreneur who owned several companies in the Monroe area. He loved the outdoors and spending time with his family, especially Abigail who called him papaw. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy McQuillin, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Melissa Barnette McQuillin; son, Brandon McQuillin and wife Katie McQuillin; granddaughter, Abigail McQuillin and soon to be grandson, Carson McQuillin; son, Bradley McQuillin; son, Benjamin McQuillin; son, Brent McQuillin; mother, Marilyn Gray and stepfather, Charlie Gray; brothers, Jimmy McQuillin, Jr., Danny McQuillin, Lane McQuillin, Steven McQuillin, David McQuillin, Scott Gray, and sister, Cheri Gray Turnage; father and mother-in-law, Don and Mildred Barnette; He leaves behind many nephews and nieces and a large loving family. He will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Life service will be held in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe on Wednesday March 2, 2011at 10:00 AM with Rev. Randy Impson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday March 1, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to The Portico Church in West Monroe 247 Peachtree Road, West Monroe, LA 71291 C/O Randy Impson. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 1, 2011

Anne Jones Taylor Graveside services for Anne Jones Taylor, 62 of Monroe, LA., will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 10:00 AM at Roark Cemetery in Marion, LA. Officiating at the services will be Rev. Bubba Hoggatt under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Taylor was born on October 27, 1948 and passed away on February 27, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.L. & Louise Maroney Jones. She is survived by her twin sister, Mary Allen and husband Larry of Farmerville, LA; brother, Larry Jones and wife Carol of Marion, LA; numerous nieces, nephews and other friends. Pallbearers will be Raymond Franklin, Mitch Phillips, Andy Jones, Buddy Maroney, Jeff Maroney, and Cody Allen. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Ray's of Sonshine, P.O. Box 7299, Monroe, LA. 71211. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on March 1, 2011

Stephen Bartley, 40 Stephen "Brett" Bartley of Sterlington, a landscaper for the city of Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Tom Beavers, 88 Tom Beavers of Calhoun, a custodian, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home. Maxine T. Clarke, 81 SWARTZ — Maxine Thorn Clarke of Swartz, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev. Dennis R. Ezell, 76 CROWVILLE — The Rev. Dennis Ray Ezell, an Apostolic minister, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery near Crowville under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro. Joe W. Flanagan, 52 BASTROP — Joe Wayne Flanagan, a painter, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bonita Road Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Johnny Hudson, 19 FARMERVILLE — Johnny Hudson died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery. Manuela Guerrero, 95 COLUMBIA — Manuela Guerrero, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. Brian K. McQuillin, 46 CALHOUN — Brian Keith McQuillin, a business owner, died Saturday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Evelyn R. Nappier, 74 WINNSBORO — Evelyn Ruth Nappier, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. until time of services at the church. Burial will be in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Joseph C. Orr, 69 DELHI — Joseph Charles Orr, a laborer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Green Grove Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Wednesday at Funerals By McFarland, Delhi. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Nina A. Pritchard, 89 Nina Alene Pritchard of Monroe and formerly of Cleburne, Texas, a retired office manager, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Martha C.W. Murry, 72 CARTHAGE, Miss. — Martha Carrol Williams Murry died Monday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Baptist Cemetery, Winnsboro. Visitation is noon until 1:45 p.m. Thursday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Melba Sebren, 68 RAYVILLE — Melba Sebren died Monday. Services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church, near Mangham. Burial will be in Hewitt Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Anne J. Taylor, 62 Anne Jones Taylor of Monroe, a medical technician, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Roark Cemetery, Marion, under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Pearl B. Thompson, 89 WEST MONROE — Pearl B. Thompson, retired sales associate from TG&Y, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Edna Ward, 92 WINNSBORO — Edna Ward died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1 p.m. until the time of services Wednesday. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Linda K. Woodruff, 64 URANIA — Linda Kay Woodruff, a cook for LaSalle Correctional Center, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Urania First Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Urania Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Anderson, Charles M.: 2 p.m. Thursday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Long, Ruben A.: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Mount Zion Cemetery. Agapito, Majias Sr.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Griffin Funeral Home. Ramsey, Melissa Dawn: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Chatham Baptist Church. Richmond, Billy: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Mount Tabor Baptist Church near Farmerville. Scott, Nora: 10 a.m. Wednesday, North Monroe Baptist Church. Smith, Marion J.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Jonesboro.

March 2, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Sidney Ray Smith Funeral services for Sidney Ray Smith, 57, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, March 3, 2011, at New Destiny Assembly of God Church on Finks Hideaway Road with Brother Jimmy Piercy officiating. Interment will follow at Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Sidney was born on August 4, 1953, the last child of Joe and Mary Smith of Forest, LA. He went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2011. He loved Harleys and hot rods; the faster the better, and he built his own. Sidney was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Mary Jo Traxler; a niece, Kimberly Kay Traxler; and a sister-in-law, Laura Lea Gimler. Survivors include his wife, Terri Gimler Smith; two sons, Sidney, Jr. (Amanda), and Chad Edward; and a step-daughter, Brandy Kolb-Holton (Ray). His grandchildren are Peyton Smith and Hunter Smith, Alyse Kolb, and Joshua Holton. Also surviving him are his brother, Gary Smith (Cindy); his sister, Linda Wheeler; his parents-in-law, Bill and Barbara Gimler; a brother-in-law, Breese Gimler (Jenean); and numerous nieces and nephews. His close friends, Danny Ellis, James Maxwell, and Sam Hill remain with fond memories. Tremendous thanks and gratitude are offered to Tim Ross for his friendship and help through the rough roads of Sidney's life. Tim was always there for Sidney. Pallbearers are his good friends Ian Nelson, Maurice Nelson, Glenn Guillians, Brian Kelly, Rick Trichel, and Kenny Powell. Honorary pallbearers will be The Circuit Riders, Riding for Jesus; Chariots of Fire chapter. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to thank Southern Care Hospice and Drs. Matthew George and James Eppinette for their invaluable help. Any planned memorials may be made to The Circuit Riders, Chariots of Fire chapter, in care of Christian Outreach, P. O. Box 29, Bastrop, LA 71220. Gentlemen, no suits please. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star from March 2 to March 3, 2011

Cheryl Jones Norton Cheryl Jones Norton, 65, of Fairbanks, LA, passed away February 26, 2011. She was born December 4, 1945 in Monroe, but lived and went to school in West Monroe, graduating from West Monroe High School in 1963. She was predeceased by her husband, Wayne Norton; and her mother, Lucille Hinckley Spears. Cheryl is survived by her son, Charles "Chuck" Norton and wife Gail; a grandson, Daniel Wayne Norton; a sister, Linda Roberts and husband William; a brother, Nelson Jones and wife Lemoyne; and an extended family of two aunts, nieces, nephews, step-children, cousins and friends. Cheryl was a legal secretary for many years and had retired recently. Her last employer was James Herron, who with his wife, Diana, was not only her boss but were close friends. Friends and family are invited to a small memorial gathering to celebrate her life at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, on Thursday evening, March 3, 2011. There will be visitation from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM and a memorial service at 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 2, 2011

James Lewis Saterfiel Funeral services for James Lewis Saterfiel, 83, of Fairbanks, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, March 3, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Dr. Bill Dye and Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Mr. Saterfiel passed away Monday, February 28, 2011, at St. Francis Medical Center. He worked for thirty-seven years as an Instrument Supervisor at IMC. He was also a U. S. Air Force veteran and an avid collector of antiques. Survivors include his wife, Norma Manning Saterfiel of Fairbanks, LA; sons, Dr. James L. Saterfiel, Jr. and wife Shirley of Monroe, Jim Reeves and Randy Reeves and wife Cathy, all of Hattiesburg, MS; one sister, Sara Kilpatrick and husband James; and two grandchildren, Bradley James Saterfiel and Katherine Ann Saterfiel. Pallbearers will be Dr. Kerry Anders, Shawn Allen, Del Roy Cox, Robert Shumate, Larry Brakefield, and Richard Daniels. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Jim Hutchinson Sunday School Class. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to the North Monroe Baptist Church Building Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 2, 2011

Nora "Sally" Scott Funeral services for Nora "Sally" Scott, 67, of Swartz, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at North Monroe Baptist Church with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Scott's work on earth was completed on Sunday, February 27, 2011. Born on September 11, 1943 she passed away peacefully with her family at her side. She was a member of North Monroe Baptist Church and the Sonny Standifer Life Group Sunday School Class. After spending twenty-seven years as a beautician, Sally then chose to spend the next four years working at Ouachita Christian School, where she touched the lives of co-workers, students, and faculty. She was preceded in death by her father, Grover Cleveland McNeese, step father, Henry Dunn; son, Ronald David Johnson, daughter, Sharon Lynn Scott; brother, James Cleveland McNeese; and sister, Elaine King. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Jesse "J.D." Scott of Swartz, LA; sons, Jimmy D. Johnson and wife Robyn of Monroe, LA, Kevin D. Johnson of West Monroe, LA; step daughter, Cheryl Scott Richardson and husband Bud of Longview, TX; step son, J. Brent Scott of Monroe, LA; mother, Gracie Winnie Lambert of Winnsboro, LA; grandsons, Skyler Scott, who called her "Mama", Christopher Richardson and wife Hiedi, Nicholas Richardson, Kolby Crew, Hunter Varino, and Jordan Johnson; special niece, Cathy Chase; and sister, Clara Woods of Hebert, LA; and the father of her children, Ronald Johnson. Pallbearers will be Cliff Hart, Rick Cole, Les Jackson, Terry Knight, Larry McDonald, Mike Smith, Earnest Dupree, Sonny Standifer. Honorary pallbearers will be the Sonny Standifer's Life Group Sunday School Class. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 2, 2011

Joyce N. Abraham of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Carey 'CB' Baker, 61 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Carey "CB" Baker, a laborer for the Corp of Engineers, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Cain Ridge No. 2 Baptist Church. Burial will be in King Solomon Cemetery under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home. Leila J. Bell, 83 RAYVILLE -- Leila Juanita Bell, a teacher, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthews Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Paul C. Betts, 89 Paul Curtis Betts of West Monroe, retired owner of Farm Chemical Services Inc., died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. James Canada Jr., 65 RUSTON -- James Canada Jr., a shipping clerk, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Gardens. Gustella M. Chatman, 77 Gustella M. Chatman of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Fredrick M. Davis, 75 Fredrick Michael Davis of Monroe, a retired West Monroe police officer, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Leonard Edwards, 60 Leonard Edwards of Monroe, a Comcast installer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Keitha W. Ellerbe, 64 WINNSBORO -- Keitha Wright Ellerbe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery, near Wisner. Richelle Francis, 32 Richelle Francis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Annie M. Hebert, 90 PORTLAND, Ore. -- Annie Mildred Hebert, formerly of Hebert, a retired postal carrier for U.S. Postal Service, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Essie Lee Jones, 95 Essie Lee Jones of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery. Peggy A. Lyons, 55 BASTROP -- Peggy Ann Lyons, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Wesley G. McDonald, 71 BASTROP -- Wesley Gene McDonald, a retired construction superintendent, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Agapito Mejias Sr., 64 EROS -- Agapito "Pete" Mejias Sr., a tree surgeon, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Weaver Cemetery. Myrtle R. Mitchiner, 99 Myrtle Rentz Mitchiner of Monroe, a retired business manager, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Friday at Jackson Street Church of Christ. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Cheryl J. Norton, 65 FAIRBANKS -- Cheryl J. Norton, secretary for Bruscato & Associates Law Office, died Saturday. Memorial services are 7 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 6 p.m. Thursday until service time at funeral home. Jean M. Richardson, 82 RAYVILLE -- Jean Marilyn Richardson, owner and operator of Richardson's Grocery near Holly Ridge, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge. Ruby M. Russell, 83 Ruby M. Russell of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery, Linville. James L. Saterfiel, 83 James L. Saterfiel of Fairbanks, a retired instrument supervisor for IMC, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Sidney R. Smith, 57 Sidney Ray Smith of Monroe died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at New Destiny Assembly of God Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Veonia Wesley, 70 TALLULAH -- Veonia Wesley, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Greater St. John Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Panola Cemetery. Brian Williams, 28 ATLANTA, Ga. -- Brian Williams, a bank teller, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Mount Arrant, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Troy Williams, 63 DELHI -- Troy Williams, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Palestine Missionary Baptist Church, Warden. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Warden. Clarence H. Williamson Sr., 77 BASTROP -- Clarence Harvey Williamson Sr., a retired International Paper Company employee, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Anderson, Charles M.: 2 p.m. Thursday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Beavers, Tom: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Ezell, Rev. Dennis Ray: 10 a.m. Thursday, Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert. Flanagan, Joe Wayne: 2 p.m. Thursday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Hudson, Johnny: 2 p.m. Friday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Murry, Martha Williams: 2 p.m. Thursday, Oak Grove Baptist Cemetery, Winnsboro. Orr, Joseph Charles: 11 a.m. Thursday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Delhi. Woodruff, Linda Kay: 2 p.m. Thursday, Urania First Baptist Church, Urania.

March 3, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Fredrick M. Davis Jr. Fredrick M. Davis Jr. was born to Fredrick M. Davis Sr. and Sallie Stringfellow on July 6, 1935. He was 2nd of 5 children. He gave his life to Christ at an early age. He was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church till death. From 1954 to 1958 he served in the United States Air Force. In February 1967 West Monroe Police Department hired their first African American Policeman Fred Davis Jr. He continued to make history by becoming the first African American Captain, and Major which was his rank when he retired after 31 yrs. He then went on to work several years with the Ouachita Parish Sheriffs Office. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and one daughter Charita Davis. He leaves to cherish his memory: The Davis Daughters: Sharon D; Denise D; Janet S; Felecia G; Nita G; Connie P; Lisa S; Kandee D--Stepsons: Abraham Morgan; Chris Morgan--(3) Sisters: Letha Hill; Shirley Henderson and Alma Stringfellow--(1) Brother: Huey Newton--Longtime friend: Vivian Harvey and son Vernon. Not to leave anyone out, but the Davis daughters would like to give their special thanks and appreciation to Mrs. Joyce Poole-Davis for being there to the end. We love you and you will always be apart of our family. Services are 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church West Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation is 1-7 Friday, March 4, 2011 at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home. Published in The News Star on March 3, 2011

Manuela Guerrero Funeral services for Mrs. Manuela Salinas Guerrero, age 95 of Columbia, La. will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, March 3, 2011 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. James McMurray officiating. Interment will follow at Columbia Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Guerrero was born on January 18, 1916 to the union of Genaro and Aurora Salinas and passed from this life on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Bico Guerrero, five brothers and one sister. Survivors include her son; Albert Guerrero and wife, Valonia, three daughters: Beatrice Ferrington and husband, Wayne, Natalie Ferrington and husband, R.C. and Manuella "Millie" Dickens and husband, Bill, grandchildren: Cheryl and Daniel Boone, Dana Goff, Ronnie Guerrero, Todd Guerrero and wife, Ivania, Rhonda Powell and husband, Richard, Dennis Ferrington, Connie Atkins, Debra Parker, Michael Ferrington, William and Amy Dickens, Chris and Ashley Dickens, sixteen great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and four sisters. Pallbearers will be William Dickens, Chris Dickens, Michael Ferrington, Dennis Ferrington, Charlie Powell and Dustin Parker. Honorary pallbearers will be Art Guerrero, James Talbert, Martin Guerrero, Jr., Justin Goff and Jeremy Escalon. The family wants to express their thanks to Agape Hospice Group, Margaret Butler, RN and to Mary Guerrero, her caregiver. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on March 3, 2011

David F. Harbor Funeral services for David F. Harbor, 62, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, March 4, 2011, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Eddy Shoemaker and Rev. Leonard Garlington will be officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Harbor was born February 21, 1949, in Monroe, LA, and passed away March 1, 2011, after a lengthy illness. He was a lifetime welder by trade. David traveled the country welding and pipefitting and worked using his welding skills until 2002 when he became disabled. He was an active member of the Local 659 even throughout his illness. Through out the years, David has enjoyed using his welding talents to create and build many items the family still enjoys today. He loved his kids dearly and loved teasing and picking with Pam. Taking Shelby fishing and talking with Brandon about their favorite pastime, old cars and trucks. David was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Evelyn Carroll, a brother, Raymond Harbor and his mother-in-law, Janie Moss. David is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Katherine Harbor, daughter, Pam Harbor Mondey and husband Tim, son, Brandon Harbor and wife Kelly, "one and only" grandson, Shelby Lane Raney; 2 granddaughters, Krystin Swanner and Bailey Mondey; brother, Ray Harbor; father-in-law, Edgar Moss; 2 brother-in-laws, John Moss and Mike Moss and wife Verna; sister-in-law, Sharon Hardwick and husband Les. Pallbearers will be, John Moss, Mike Moss, Les Hardwick, Tommy Cash, Wendell Hodge and Nathan Copeland. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 3, 2011, 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 March 3, 2011

Johnny Hudson Funeral services for Johnny Hudson, 19, of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, March 4, 2011, at Farrar Funeral Home with Terry Baze, Michael Fox, and Brad Post officiating. Pallbearers will be Andrew Read, Kyle Nation, Joshua Adkins, Robert Alvis, Dusty Alvis and B. J. Alvis. Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Hurst, Guage Alvis, Gariett Canterbury, Andrew Scallia, Johnny Spencer, Evan Allen and Justin Perkins. Burial will be in Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Johnny passed away February 28, 2011. He was a member of D'Arbonne Church of Christ. Left to cherish his memory are his father, Wayne Hudson of Farmerville; his mother, Virginia McMichael & husband, Howard of Farmerville; 3 brothers: Jory Wayne Hudson, Jeremy Wayne Hudson and Jesse Wayne Hudson & wife, Amanda all of Farmerville; his maternal grandmother, Mary Alvis of Point, LA, a special cousin, Brandy Doss Hurst; special friend, Danielle Woods and several nieces, nephews and other cousins. Visitation will be 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Thursday, March 3, 2011, at Farrar Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the funeral home to help offset expenses. Send to: Farrar Funeral Home, 312 Smith St., Farmerville, LA 71241. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on March 3, 2011

A Graveside service for Martha Carrol Williams Murry, 72, of Carthage, MS, will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Cemetery in Winnsboro, LA, on Thursday, March 3, 2011, at 2:00 PM with Bennie Williams officiating under the direction of Young's Community Memorial. Martha Murry was born on February 14, 1939, in Winnsboro, LA, and passed away Monday, February 28, 2011, at her residence in Carthage, MS. She was a homemaker of Carthage, MS. She was preceded in death by: Father-Floyd Dewitt Williams, Mother-Lillian Lavell Williams, and Husband-David Freund. Survivors include: Her 2 Daughters-Sarah Lipe and Richard of Carthage, MS, and Patricia Boswell and Jason of Palm Springs, CA, Sister-Shirley Bradford and Ben of West Monroe, LA, 2 Brothers-Bennie Williams and Karen of Eldorado, AR, and Sonny Williams and Janet of Maumelle, AR. She was also survived by 4 grandchildren. The Pallbearers will be Bobby Cheek, Freddie Williams, Paul Reiger, Phil Williams, Richard Culpepper and Richard Lipe. The Honorary Pallbearers will be Bennie Evans, Bob Watson, Danny Culpepper, Jason Boswell, Jim Williams, Jim Womack, Chad Williams, Andrew Burnside, and Linda Watson. The family will receive friends Community Memorial Funeral Home from 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM Thursday, March 3, 2011. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com Young's Community Memorial Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on March 3, 2011

Donald Richard Skipper Funeral Services for Mr. Donald Richard Skipper, 71, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, March 4, 2011 at the West Ouachita Church of Christ with Ray Paseur and Keith Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in the Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens in West Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Skipper was born in West Monroe, LA on February 8, 1940 and passed away on February 28, 2011 in Monroe, LA. He was a member of the West Ouachita Church of Christ and throughout the years served many churches in many cities including, Bawcomville, West Monroe, LA, Spearsville, LA, Baton Rouge, LA, Laurel, MS, San Augustine, TX and Lilly, LA. Mr. Skipper graduated from West Monroe High School in 1958 and served as a missionary to several different countries as well as the United States since1965 ending in Romania. Survivors include his wife, Joy Skipper; children, Renee Skipper Golden and husband, Keith and Donald Scot Skipper and wife, Debbie; mother, Opal Taylor; grandchildren, Emma Skipper, Austin and Mathew Culbertson, Hannah Golden, Alex Skipper, and Haley Golden; one great grandchild, Mikaela Skipper; step-sister, Johnnie Herrington and her family Pam Mann and husband Bill, Johnette Langston and husband, Mike; and their children, Naomi Johnson and Hasten Langston. Pallbearers will be Billy Aaron, Robert Steed, Todd Chapman, Keith George, Dewey Young, Harold Snowden and Troy Culp. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Elders and Deacons of West Ouachita Church of Christ. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. The family would like to give a special thanks to the nurse and aides for their care of Mr. Skipper. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 3, 2011

Pearl B. Thompson Funeral services for Pearl B. Thompson, 89 of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, March 4, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Jon Tellifero will be officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Thompson was born April 26, 1921 in Geronimo, Oklahoma and passed away March 1, 2011 in West Monroe. She was a member of First United Methodist Church West Monroe. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James C. Thompson; son, Howard Thompson; daughter-in-law, Dr. Carolyn Lindsay; granddaughter, Ann Lindsay Avery. Mrs. Thompson is survived by sons; Jerry Lindsay, Steve Lindsay and wife Carolyn and Stan Thompson and wife Chris; daughters, Earleen Thompson and Georgia T. Miller; daughter-in-law, Karen Thompson; and a sister, Obie Franks; 8 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Tim and Mike Thompson, Chris, Craig and Lee Lindsay, grand son-in-law, Denton Marx. Honorary pallbearers will be granddaughters, Lori Marx, Tracy Miller and Sharon Cain. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 3, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 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 March 3, 2011

Lillie B. Adams, 86 Lillie Bess Adams of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Lelia J. Bell, 83 RAYVILLE -- Lelia Juanita Bell, a teacher, died Feb. 24. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Gustella M. Chatman, 77 Gustella Chatman of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Fredrick M. Davis, 75 Fredrick Michael Davis of Monroe, a retired West Monroe police officer, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Leonard Edwards, 60 Leonard Edwards of Monroe, a Comcast technician, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Missionary Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Rey Gonzalez, 51 MER ROUGE -- Rey Gonzalez, a consulting engineer, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Dry Bayou Cemetery, Wilmot, Ark. under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Sonja L. Hale, 43 Sonja L. Hale of Monroe, a para professional, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Jesus Holy Temple, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home. David F. Harbor, 62 David Feldman Harbor of West Monroe, a welder/pipefitter, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Roger Hatten, 59 SICILY ISLAND -- Roger Hatten, a painter, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church, Peck. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Lin Kesee, 75 FARMERVILLE -- Lin Kesee died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Willie Davis Church Recreation Center, Farmerville. Visitation is noon until service time Saturday at the center. Burial will be in Sweet Lilley Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home. Peggy A. Lyons, 55 BASTROP -- Peggy Ann Lyons, a homemaker, died Feb. 24. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home. Donald R. Skipper, 71 Donald Richard Skipper of West Monroe, a retired minister, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at West Ouachita Church of Christ, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Janie Smith, 63 WATERPROOF -- Janie Smith, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof. Burial will be in Barcelona Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home. W.H. Smith, 78 GILBERT -- W.H. "Buddy" Smith, a retired fabrication supervisor, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Turkey Creek Baptist Church, Gilbert. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, near Winnsboro, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Pearl B. Thompson, 89 Pearl B. Thompson of West Monroe, a retired TG&Y sales associate, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Veonia Wesley, 70 TALLULAH -- Veonia Wesley, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Greater St. John Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Burial will be in Panola Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Brian Williams, 28 ATLANTA, Ga. -- Brian Williams, formerly of Bastrop, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Mount Arrant, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home. Leonia Williams, 81 PONCHATOULA -- Leonia Williams, a landscaper, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First True Love World Outreach Ministry, Ponchatoula. Visitation is Saturday before service at the church. Burial will be in Holly Garden Cemetery, Hammond, under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Troy Williams, 63 DELHI -- Troy Williams, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Palestine Missionary Baptist Church, Warden. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Alfonzo G. Wills, 64 DUBACH -- Alfonzo Gene Wills died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Simsboro. Burial will be in Rocky Valley Cemetery, Simsboro, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Baker, Carey "CB": 1 p.m. Saturday, Cain Ridge No. 2 Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Beavers, Tom: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Canada Jr., James: 1 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Ruston. Ellerbe, Keitha Wright: 11 a.m. Friday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Hudson, Johnny: 2 p.m. Friday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Jones, Essie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe. McDonald, Wesley Gene: 2 p.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Richardson, Jean Marilyn: 2 p.m. Friday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Russell, Ruby M.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Williamson Sr., Clarence Harvey: 2 p.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

March 4, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Paul Curtis Betts Funeral Services for Paul Curtis Betts, 89, of McKinney, Texas will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, March 5, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, McMillan Road, in West Monroe with Reverend Brian Mercer officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun LA. Mr. Betts passed away peacefully, Tuesday, March 1, 2011 in Allen Texas. He was retired as Co Owner/ Operator of Farm Chemical Services in Monroe. Born in Milford, Delaware, he graduated from the University of Maryland in 1941. He was then commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy. He served his country aboard ship, during WWII in the Pacific Ocean Theatre, including the Battle for Okinawa. After the war, Mr. Betts moved south, due largely to his love of agriculture. He began his long agricultural consulting and services career with Shell Agriculture Chemicals in Florida followed by Valley Chemical in Mississippi and Cotton States Chemical in Monroe. In 1960 Mr. Betts, along with Vernon O. Smith, established Farm Chemical Services Inc. The company served many of Northeast Louisiana's farmers for 30 years. At retirement, the company was sold and became the Farm Chemical Group. Mr. Betts and family were lifelong members of St Paul's United Methodist Church in Monroe, until his retirement and move to Calhoun, after which he attended Faith United Methodist Church, West Monroe. He was a volunteer in many youth activities with his children and served as Chairman of the American Heart Association, Monroe Chapter. He is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Madeline "Honey" Betts and his son Bruce Betts. He is survived by his children; Steve Betts and wife Jennifer, Paula Betts, Mandy Bailey and husband Marshall and Bruce's wife Suzan Betts; grandchildren, Corbett Betts, Curtis Betts and wife Marie, Christy Betts Garner and husband Ryan, Ross Betts and wife Leigh Ann, Lisa Betts Gwin and husband Matt, Holly Betts, Russ Gaar, Kurt Gaar and Madeline Bailey; and great grandchildren, John Ross Betts, Carter Gwin, Reese Betts and Blake Sargent. Pallbearers will be Steve Betts, Marshall Bailey, Corbett Betts, Curtis Betts, Ross Betts and Russ Gaar. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, McMillan Road, West Monroe and 1 hour prior to services Saturday morning. Dad's wishes are that in remembrance of our mom and his wife, Honey, memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 4, 2011

Walter P. Christy WALTER P. CHRISTY, 96, was born in Lafayette, LA on Sept 22, 1914 to John Henry Christy and Edna Griffin Christy. He passed away in San Antonio, TX on March 1, 2011. He lived at the Flying L Ranch in Bandera, TX for the past fifteen years. Mr. Christy attended Georgia Tech and was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He was a life member of the Order of Elks. Mr. Christy built pipelines all over the world while employed by Pipe Tech. He retired in 1978. He is survived by his daughters, Patricia and husband Dennis Rodriguez of Valley Glen, CA and Nona Staples and husband JC of Windcrest ,TX, granddaughters Nona Acosta (Anthony),Christy Futernick (Marc), and Alexis Smith (Paul) and six great-grandchildren, all of CA. In Louisiana, he leaves two sisters, Marion Gilley ( Freddie) and Carolyn Tolbird, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He also leaves his close friend Grady Newton in Bandera, TX. He was a wonderful father, brother, uncle, and friend who will always be missed. We feel blessed to have had him with us for so many years. Memorial services will be at Mt Vernon Baptist Church at 3:00 PM, Saturday, March 5, 2011 with final resting at Mt Vernon Cemetery, West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 4, 2011

Annie Mildred Hebert Funeral Services for Ms. Annie Mildred Hebert, 90, of Portland, OR will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, March 5, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Michi Head officiating. Interment will follow at Hebert Cemetery, Hebert. Ms. Hebert was born September 6, 1920 in Hebert, LA and passed away on Monday, February 28, 2011 in Portland, OR. Annie Hebert graduated from Columbia High School in 1937. Ms. Hebert lived most of her adult life in San Jose, CA and reared her sons there. She retired from the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier. She enjoyed her years of retirement, moved to Portland, OR in 2000 and lived happily at the Parkview Christian Retirement Community. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry L and Lillie B Hebert; husband, Ralph Caccamo and son, Richard Caccamo; brothers, H. Morell Hebert, James L Hebert, and O.C. Hebert. Survivors include her sons, Thomas Caccomo and wife Pam and Robert Caccomo and wife Olga; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Eloise Hebert Shields, and brother, Ray E. Hebert; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be nephews. Visitation will be from 12:30 PM until 2:00 PM Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 4, 2011

Myrtle Rentz Mitchiner Memorial services for Myrtle Rentz Mitchiner will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, March 4, 2011 at Jackson Street Church of Christ in Monroe with Rev. Don DeLukie officiating. A Graveside service was held Thursday, March 3rd at Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Grove, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Mitchiner was born on March 5, 1911 in Sikes, LA and passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 in Monroe, LA. She was predeceased by her husband, Sam Mitchiner of Lake Providence, LA. She moved to Monroe, LA in the late 1970's. She was beloved wife and aunt. Travel ing with her friends gave her much joy and happiness. She cherished her many friends in North Louisiana and was a faithful member of the Jackson Street Church of Christ. Mrs. Mitchiner is survived by her niece, Martha Jane (Me-J) O'Neal and husband, John O'Neal; her great nephew and nieces, Tom O'Neal and wife, Gay, Jane McAfee and husband, Larry, Jo Brueggeman and husband, George, and Pam Rundle and husband, Phil; great great nephews and nieces; Amy, Martha, Claire and Kelly O'Neal, Mary Lawrance and Mitch McAfee, George, John and William Brueggeman and Parker Browne. We extend our deep appreciation to her caregivers who gave her friendship and comfort, Clotile Johnson, Clara Simmons, Bessie Lewis, Nadine Rogers and Debbie Roton. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM, Friday, March 4, 2011 at Jackson Street Church of Christ under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Memorial may be made to the Jackson Street Church of Christ. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 4, 2011

Nina Alene Pritchard Nina Alene Pritchard passed away peacefully on March 1, 2011 at Louisiana Extended Care Hospital in West Monroe, Louisiana. Funeral services for Nina Alene Pritchard will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Rosser Funeral Chapel, 1664 West Henderson, Cleburne, Texas, with Dr. Danny Crosby officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Friday, March 4, 2011 at Rosser Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Rex Pritchard, Steve Haworth, Larry Carlock, Mike Hopkins, Charles Wells, and Neal Logan. Nina was born September 19, 1921 in Eden, Texas, to Susan Caruthers Evans and John F. Evans. Nina graduated from high school in Tolar, Texas, and attended John Tarleton College and North Texas University. While attending John Tarleton College, she met Goethal V. Pritchard, and they were married January 17, 1942. Goethal served in the U. S.Army from 1942 to 1946. Thereafter, they returned to Cleburne, Texas. Nina was an active member of First Baptist Church, PTA while her sons were in school. Other organizations she enjoyed were Green Thumbs Garden Club, Cumtux Study Club, Amores Librorum Book Club, and Friday Bridge Club. Nina was preceded in death by her husband Goethal in 2000, her oldest son, 1st Lt. Victor H. Pritchard in 1969, and her daughter-in-law Patricia Barnett in 2005. Nina is survived by her son Robert E. Pritchard and his wife Deborah W. Pritchard and her grandson Robert E. Pritchard, Jr. of Monroe, Louisiana. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 3300 E. Sunrise Drive, Tucson, Az 85718. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 4, 2011

Ruby M. Russell Funeral services for Ruby M. Russell, 83, of Monroe, will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, March 5, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Stuart Sherman and Rev. Judy Bazer officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Cemetery, Linville, LA. Mrs. Russell passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at St. Francis Specialty Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clete Russell; parents, Henry Martin and Dorothy Adams; brother, J. W. Martin; and two great nieces, Cindy and Brandy Gates. Survivors include her sisters, Vera Martin and Frances Laing; step children, Wayne Russell, Allen White, Cheryl Jernigan, and Cindy Russell; four step grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Tadd Gates, Butch Gates, Von Freeman, Dustin Freeman, Andrew Sherman, and David Whittington. 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 Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 4, 2011

Jocelyn Renea Woods Jocelyn Renea Woods, Monroe, LA departed her life on February 21, 2011. She is gone out of our lives but she lives on in our hearts. May the Lord keep her safe. In the Lord's name we pray. We love and miss you. She leaves to charish two lovely young girls. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 5, 2011, at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is at Smith Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., March 4, 2011. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 4, 2011

Paul C. Betts, 89 Paul Curtis Betts of West Monroe, retired owner of Farm Chemical Services Inc, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun. Audrey B. Butler, 90 Audrey Beasley Butler of West Monroe, formerly of Vivian, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Pine Street Church of Christ, Vivian. Visitation is 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Vivian Cemetery under the direction of Gorsulowsky Funeral Home, Vivian. Michael Chambers, 48 OCEANS SPRINGS, Miss. -- Michael Clark "Mickey" Chambers, formerly of Monroe, a registered nurse, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Corene Clifton, 78 JONESBORO -- Corene Clifton died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Olive East Cemetery. Georgia L. Dean, 65 WINNSBORO -- Georgia Lee Dean, a retired insurance manager, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Nancy T. Dispenza, 89 Nancy Theresa Dispenza of Monroe, retired from the Council on Aging, died Friday. Services are 11:30 a.m. Monday at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday with a vigil wake service at 6 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery. Annie M. Hebert, 90 PORTLAND, Ore. -- Annie Mildred Hebert, formerly of Hebert, a retired postal carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hebert Cemetery, Hebert. Mamie M. Irby, 92 OAK GROVE -- Mamie Mae Irby, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery. Nina A. Pritchard, 89 Nina Alene Pritchard of Monroe, formerly of Cleburne, Texas, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Rosser Funeral Home, Cleburne. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Cleburne, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. William Sommerville, 83 William P. "Mouse" Sommerville of Monroe, a railroad switchman, died Thursday. Private graveside services are Monday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Baker, Carey "CB": 1 p.m. Saturday, Cain Ridge No. 2 Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Beavers, Tom: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe. Bell, Lelia Juanita: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Matthew Baptist Church, Mangham. Canada Jr., James: 1 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Ruston. Chatman, Gustella: 11 a.m. Saturday, Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe. Davis, Fredrick Michael: 11 a.m. Saturday, Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe. Edwards, Leonard: 2 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Missionary Church, Monroe. Gonzalez, Rey: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dry Bayou Cemetery, Wilmot, Ark. Hale, Sonja L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Jesus Holy Temple, Monroe. Hatten, Roger: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Zion Baptist Church, Peck. Jones, Essie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe. Kesee, Lin: 2 p.m. Saturday, Willie Davis Church Recreation Center, Farmerville. Lyons, Peggy Ann: 11 a.m. Saturday, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Bastrop. Russell, Ruby M.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Smith, Janie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof. Smith, W.H. "Buddy": 2 p.m. Saturday, Turkey Creek Baptist Church, Gilbert. Williams, Brian: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Mount Arrant, Bastrop. Williams, Leonia: 11 a.m. Saturday, First True Love World Outreach Ministry, Ponchatoula. Williams, Troy: 1 p.m. Saturday, Palestine Missionary Baptist Church, Warden. Wills, Alfonzo Gene: 11 a.m. Saturday, Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Simsboro.

March 5, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Jim, Dad, Daddy, Pappa, Pappaw This past year has been one of broken hearts healing and memories overflowing. Your legacy of love, generosity, compassion, patience, and understanding is a legacy your family and friends will always remember of you. Nothing has been the same, for you left a hole no amount of busy can fill. Never did you seek notoriety and fame, but honor and compassion to be shown in the lives of your children and grandchildren instead. Our shattered hearts miss your gleaming eyes, honest laughter, and love-filled hugs and advice. With tears in our eyes, and love and aches in our hearts, we thank God for the time He allowed you in our lives, and for His promise that we will see you again. Until that time, we smile knowing you and Ripper Boy are safe and watching over us. No Farewell Words Were Spoken No Time to Say Good-bye You Were Gone Before We Knew It And Only God Knows Why We love you, Myrna, Tom and Angela, Jimmy, Jr., Cheryl and Kenny, Cindi, Dawn, Tracie and Phillip, Shelley, and all of your grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jimmy Graham Barnes, Sr. June 8, 1943 -March 5, 2010 Ne • Oublie Published in The News Star on March 5, 2011

Hazel Harvey "Minx" Current Funeral services for Hazel Harvey "Minx" Current, 94 of Ferriday, LA will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Ferriday on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 2:00 PM with Bro. Clyde Ray Webber officiating. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Mausoleum under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. Hazel Current was born on January 21, 1917 in New Orleans, La. and passed away Thursday, March 3, 2011 at her Residence.Mrs. Hazel was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a resident of Ferriday, a Homemaker and an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Ferriday where she served as an Elder. She especially loved the children and the Choir. She was an avid gardener and a member of the Ferriday Garden Club. She loved to cook and served many meals to her family and members of the community. She also enjoyed water aerobics and Rummy Royal. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Claude Howard Current, her parents Mr. and Mrs. Theo H Harvey and her sister Mrs. Amy Crozat. Survivors include three daughters-Marlyn Crump and her husband Ed, Peggy Turnbough and her husband Bill and Cindy Cole and her husband Roy; One brother, Theo Harvey Seven grandaughters, Andee Blauser and husband Jeff, Rachel Turnbough, Mindy McCelvey and husband David, Currie Custer and husband Kelly, Tullie Solieau and husband David, Rebecca Ostrow and husband Mike, and Carolyn Mandajam and husband Suraj; Fourteen great-grandchildren, Bert Gerhardt, Meg Gerhardt, Rachel Ann Gerhardt, Katie Maude Gerhardt, Winn Custer, Mac Custer, Susie Solieau, Will McCelvey, Matt McCelvey, George McCelvey, Abbie Blauser, Cooper Blauser, Rachel Ostrow and Rohan Mandajam. Pallbearers will be Tom Miliken, Mike Rabb, Andy Anders, Perry Corbet, Randy Miller, Bill Colvin, John Taylor and John Rife. Special thanks to Hospice TLC, Annette Campbell, Elaine White, Cathy Whatley, Ralph Goings and Dr. Huey Moak. The family will receive friends First Presbyterian Church Of Ferriday from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Saturday, March 5, 2011. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit youngsfh.com. Young's Funeral Home Ferriday, LA. Published in The News Star on March 5, 2011

Funeral services for Linda Faye Jiles Norred of Quitman will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2011, at Quitman Baptist Church in Quitman, LA at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be Bro. Donald Rudd and Bro. David Walsworth. Interment will follow in the Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Quitman. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Mrs. Norred was born September 30, 1943 and passed away on March 4, 2011. She was 67. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy T. Norred of Quitman, LA, two daughters, Pam Norred Gibbs of Quitman, LA, Wendy Gaines and husband Eddie of Jonesboro, LA, one brother, Paul "Bub" Jiles and wife Pam of Jonesboro, LA., seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Norred was preceded in death by her mother and father, Maurine and Edgar Jiles, one daughter, Connie Lynn Kirkham and her brother, Rodney Jiles. Pallbearers will be Paul Johnson, Jr., Ray Ross, Brian Guyotte, Paul Johnson, Kenny Kirkham and Donald Franklin. Edmonds Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA. Published in The News Star on March 5, 2011

Steven Richard Summerville Steven Richard Summerville, 57, passed away Friday March 4, 2011 following a lengthy illness. He was born January 3, 1954 in Ruston, Louisiana. He grew up in West Monroe, Louisiana and graduated from West Monroe High School in 1972. Steve was a resident of Shreveport, Louisiana for the past fourteen years. At the time of his death, he was retired but worked most of his life as a carpenter and draftsman. He was an avid outdoorsman and hunter, remarkable Shootist and passionate motorcyclist. But, his true accomplishment was his family. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Steve was a member of University Church of Christ in Shreveport. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife and best friend of thirty four years, Denise Keeton Summerville, three daughters, Erica Marie Summerville, Leola Denise Summerville and Audra Jo'el Summerville, all of Shreveport. One granddaughter, Sloane Rhys Summerville. Three brothers, Mark Summerville, Michael Summerville and Rodney Summerville. He was preceded in death by his mother, Leola Yeldell Summerville, father, Jacob Barney Summerville and his youngest brother, Stan Summerville. He was the grandson of Barney and Grace Summerville of Bastrop, LA and Thomas and Pearl Yeldell of Cedar Hill, TX. Family visitation services will be held at Rose-Neath Southside in Shreveport on Saturday, March 5, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held in Monroe, LA at 2:00 p.m. on Monday March 7, 2011 at Jackson Street Church of Christ with visitation from 12 p.m. until time for the service. Pallbearers will be his brothers, Mark, Michael and Rodney Summerville, his brother-in-law, David Redding, long time friends, Neal Heath and Larry Wooley. Honorary pallbearers will be his 18 nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to World Radio, 3201 North 7th street. West Monroe, LA 71291 Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside Chapel (318) 687-1256 Published in The News Star on March 5, 2011

March 6, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Michael C. "Mickey" Chambers Funeral services for Michael C. "Mickey" Chambers, 48, of Ocean Springs, MS formerly of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, March 7, 2011, at Our lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Rev. Sebastian Kallarackal officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Chambers passed away Friday, March 4, 2011, at Ocean Springs Hospital in Ocean Springs, MS. After graduating from St. Frederick High School and receiving his Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Sciences from NLU in Monroe, he was in sales with Hertz Equipment Rental in Memphis, TN, Scott Truck and Tractor in Monroe, and Prime Equipment Rental in New Orleans. Mickey then decided to go back to school and received his Degree in Nursing from LSUMC School of Nursing in New Orleans. Mickey's nursing career included: Meadowcrest Hospital, Gretna, LA as Staff RN Telemetry/ICU; Tulane Hospital for Children, New Orleans, LA as Nurse Clinician for Pediatric Nephrology; Nurse Finders, Inc, Metairie, LA as Contract RN for Critical Care Units; United Nursing International, Metairie, LA as Contract RN for Critical Care Units; Meadowcrest Hospital Gretna, LA as Nurse Case Manager and ICU/CCU Charge RN; Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital, Houston, TX as Pediatric Transport Nurse; Methodist Hospital, Sugarland, TX as Emergency Department RN; and Ocean Springs Hospital, Ocean Springs, MS as Emergency Department Nurse at the time of his death. Survivors include his parents, Mike and Merrell Chambers of Monroe; sister, Chrissie Whatley and husband Quince of Katy, TX; brother, Patrick Chambers and wife Jennifer of Vicksburg, MS; five nephews, Michael Whatley, Josh Chamber, Matthew Chambers, Tanner Chambers, and Dillon Chambers; one niece, Ryan Whatley; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and a Vigil Wake Service at 6:00 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 Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 6, 2011

Nancy Theresa Dispenza Funeral services for Nancy Theresa Dispenza, 89, of Monroe, will be held at 11:30 AM Monday, March 7, 2011, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Rev. Mark Watson, Msgr. Edmund Moore, and Rev. James Dominic officiating. Interment will follow at St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Miss Dispenza was born September 23, 1921 in Monroe, LA and passed away Friday, March 04, 2011, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Progressive Men's Club Auxiliary, and Uptown Ladies Club at Chateau. Miss Dispenza retired from the Council on Aging in 2003. Even through her disease and until death she recited her prayers. She looked forward to weekly communion from Jesus the Good Shepherd Eucharist Minister Adeline Inzina and special visits and mass by Father Mark Watson, Msgr. Edmund Moore, and Father Matthew Long. She appreciated Father James's and Father Phillip's visits and communion at St. Francis Medical Center. She was a loving and caring person, loved church and God, enjoyed weekly luncheons, and enjoyed visits with family and friends. Miss. Dispenza was preceded in death by her parents. Mike and Antionette Dispenza; brothers, Tony, Veto, Pete, and Joe Dispenza; and sister, Mica Dispenza Cernigliaro. Survivors include care providers: niece, Antoinette Bivens; nephew, Joe and Janice Cernigliaro; and great niece, Tina Lee; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews; and also, special friends, Phyllis Gordon and Katy White. Pallbearers will be Mike Lee, Sr., George Dispenza, David Cernigliaro, Ron Kosnik, Mike Cernigliaro, and Pete Cernigliaro. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM and a Vigil Wake Service at 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington, Road, Monroe. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to The Oaks Nursing Home and St. Francis Medical center staff and administration, and special thanks to Dr. and Mrs. Frank Weinholt. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 6, 2011

Herbert Lee Wells Funeral services for Mr. Herbert Lee Wells, 72, of Farmerville will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, March 7, 2011 at Evergreen Baptist Church with Bros. Charles Davis and J. L. Foster officiating. Burial will be in Laran Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Mr. Wells went to his heavenly home on Saturday March 5, 2011. He was a was retired with Georgia Pacific, United States Army Veteran having served in Germany for three years. He was a member of the Crossett Riding Club, Masonic Lodge of Crossett. His hobbies included riding horses and fishing. Preceding him in death were his parents: Revis & Vivian Lee Wells; Patricia Wells and brother Bobby Wells. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Julia Wells of Farmerville; Two sons: Clayte Wells of Willis, TX; Aubry Wells (Carrie) of Crossett, AR; Three Daughters: Kimberly Murphy of Atlanta, GA; Lee Ann Tygress of St. Francisville, LA; Barbara Sue Reese of Centerville, MS; One brother: Revis Wells of Crossett, AR; Seven grandchildren: Samantha Wells, Ethan Wells, Bryant Murphy, Jennifer Wells, Justin Tygress, Tanner Wells and Sidney Wells; Four Great Grandchildren; Two God Mothers, Faye Rogers and Maude Rogers and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday at Farrar Funeral Home and 11:00 AM till time of service Monday at Evergreen Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on March 6, 2011

Robert G. Alexander, 60 DELHI — Robert Gene Alexander, a laborer, formerly of Tallulah, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under directions of Funerals by McFarland of Delhi. Georgia L. Dean, 65, WINNSBORO — Georgia Lee Scriber Dean died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Richelle Francis, 32 Richelle Francis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services 1 p.m. Tuesday at Allen Chapel AME Church in Monroe. Burial is in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe. Kathleen W. Hemphill, 58 NEWELLTON — Kathleen Wright Hemphill, a homemaker, died Friday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at United Pentecostal Church Newellton. Visitation is noon Monday at the church until time of service. Burial is at Legion Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Issac King, 70 DELHI — Issac King, an electrical engineer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under dietician of Funerals by McFarland of Delhi. Ruby Polk, 86 WINNSBORO — Ruby Polk, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are at 10 a.m. Monday at the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Visitation is 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday. Burial is at Ogden Cemetery near Liddieville. Betty Ruth Robinson, 69 BASTROP — Betty Ruth Robinson, a retired food service employee with the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is from noon Thursday until time for services at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery of Bastrop. Thelma Smith, 68 TALLULAH — Thelma Smith, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Funerals by McFarland of Delhi William P. Somerville, 83 William P. (Mouse) Somerville of West Monroe, a railroad switchman, died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Butler, Audrey Beasley: 2 p.m. Sunday, Pine Street Church of Christ, Vivian. Clifton, Corene: 2 p.m. Sunday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Dispenza, Nancy Theresa: 11:30 a.m. Monday, Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Irby, Mamie Mae: 2 p.m. Sunday, Cox Funeral Home.

March 7, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

James A. "Jimmy" Hobbs Funeral Services for Mr. James A. "Jimmy" Hobbs, 84, of Calhoun, LA will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at McGuire United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Michi Head and Rev. Chris McLain officiating. Interment will follow in the Wimberly Cemetery near Ringgold, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Jimmy was born May 20, 1926 in Monroe, LA and passed away on March 5, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. He grew up Monroe area, where his first job was throwing papers for the NewsStar, where he eventually became manager of the paper distributors. At the age of 17, his mother signed for him to join the United States Navy. He served as Quarter Master during WWII on the U.S. S. Bingham, from the time of it's commission until the time of it's retiring. After the war, Jimmy went on to finish his education at ULM and also went to Law School at LSU. He practiced law for 59 years, retiring in 2010. Jimmy was a faithful member of the McGuire United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA and also serving in many different civic organizations. He is preceded in death by his parents, Serena Walter and Iris Devereaux Hobbs; Vergie May Gunter Hobbs; and brother, Ronald Hobbs. He is survived by his wife, Janet Tooke Hobbs; children, Lorna Wallace and husband, Jimmy D. and James A. Hobbs Jr. and wife, Diana Fominaya Hobbs; grandchildren, Steven Hobbs and wife, Kristina and Serena Hobbs; great granddaughter, Bella Hobbs. Pallbearers will be Larry Arbour, Tod Cagle, Doug Caldwell, Chet Harrod, Sam Henry III and Richard Norman. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gerald Bloxham, Pat Booker, E.D. Carter, Judge Jimmy Dimos, Charles Moore, Bobby Russell, I.H. Tidwell, and Tony Bruscato. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, March 7, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Building Fund of McGuire United Methodist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 7, 2011

Shirley Townsend Funeral services for Shirley Townsend, 65, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 8, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Dwight Munn officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Townsend passed away Saturday, March 5, 2011, at St. Francis Medical Center after a sudden traumatic illness. Survivors include her husband, Charles Townsend; daughter, Shannon Reed and husband Robert; grandsons, Carter and Anderson Reed; mother, Marjorie Kyzar; sisters, Betty Orjias and husband Ted, Louise Crumpton, Dean Lee, and Kaye Kyzar; brother, Jimmy Kyzar and wife Judy; along with two nieces, and four nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 7, 2011

Archie Craig, 88 RUSTON — Archie W. Craig died Saturday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be fro0m 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Georgia Dean, 65 WINNSBORO — Georgia Lee Scriber Dean, a retired manager of area insurance companies, died Friday. Graveside services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Coax Baptist Cemetery in Baskin, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Wallace Harrison, 88 RUSTON — Wallace S. Harrison, a retired bookkeeper, died Saturday. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Temple Baptist Church in Ruston. Burial will be at St. Rest Cemetery in Dubach under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Bobbie Landers, 72 Bobbie Jeane Green Landers, a retired typesetter for The News-Star, died Sunday. Services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Central Baptist Cemetery in Wisner. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. George McAllister Jr., 80 FRANKLIN, Tenn. — George Pete McAllister Jr., formerly of Rayville, died Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home in Franklin, Tenn. Joe Nichols Sr., 80 WINNSBORO — Joe Cecil Nicols Sr. died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Alvin Sikes, 81 BASKIN — Alvin Sikes, a retired pest control operator, passed away Sunday. Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Baskin Baptist Church. Burial will be in Pleasant Hale Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Herbert Wells, 72 FARMERVILLE — Herbert Lee Wells, a retired employee of Georgia-Pacific, died Saturday. Services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Evergreen Baptist Church in Farmerville. Burial will be at Laran Cemetery in Spearsville, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to service time Monday at the church.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Dispenza, Nancy Theresa: 11:30 a.m. Monday, Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Francis, Richelle: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Allen Chapel AME Church, Monroe. Hemphill, Kathleen Wright: 2 p.m. Monday, United Pentecostal Church, Newellton. Polk, Ruby: 10 a.m. Monday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Robinson, Betty Ruth: 2 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Somerville, William P. "Mouse": 10 a.m. Monday, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

March 8, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Houston C. "H.C." Greer Funeral services for Mr. Houston C. "H.C." Greer, of Fairbanks, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 9, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Pastor Butch Goodman officiating. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Greer went to his heavenly home on Sunday, March 6, 2011. Survivors include his wife, Vera Rachal Greer of Fairbanks, LA; son, Mickey W. Greer and wife Becky of New Orleans, LA; daughters, Pamela Bollinger and husband, Mike of Olathe, KS, Delores King and husband Robert of West Monroe, LA, and Angela Harrell and husband Mike of West Monroe, LA; sisters, Ethel Hammon of DeQuincy, LA and Theo Barr of Ruston, LA; brother, Earl Greer of West Monroe, LA; seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, 2011, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family would like to give special thanks to all at the Oaks Nursing Home, who provided excellent love and care to Houston. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 8, 2011

James Franklin Johnston, Jr. Funeral services for James Franklin Johnston, Jr., 54, of Monroe, will be held at 4:00 PM Wednesday, March 9, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Johnston passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer for the past 15 months. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Monroe, an avid sportsman, and worked at CET Petroleum as a Calibration Tech. Mr. Johnston was preceded in death by an infant brother, James Cleveland Johnston; a sister, Alice Patrice Johnston; and grandparents, Lonnie T. and Mary Alice Cleveland of Decatur, MS and Guy and Effie Johnston of Crossett, Ar. Survivors include his mother, Patsy Johnston of Monroe, LA; father, James F. Johnston, Sr. of Livingston, TX; son, Jeremy Johnston and wife Jessica of Baton Rouge, LA; daughter, Megan Wyatt and husband Adam of Monroe, LA and their daughter, Rowan Wyatt; brother, Lonnie Johnston and wife Kim of Bossier City, LA; nephew, Chad Johnston and wife Andrea; nieces, Ashley and Brittany Johnston; aunt, Geraldine Carter; and uncle, Jack Johnston and wife Margaret. Pallbearers will be George Bryant, Allen Butler, Chris Hightower, Rick Green, Steve Cagle, Tim Washam, Steve Traxler, and Clint Shepherd. Honorary pallbearers will be Ross Cagle, Keith Hernandez, and Johnny Fatheree. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 8, 2011 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 American Cancer Society

Bobbie Jeane Green Landers Funeral services for Bobbie Jeane Green Landers, 72, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, March 9, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Norman Bryant officiating. Interment will follow at Central Baptist Cemetery, Wisner, LA. Mrs. Landers passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011. She will forever be remembered as a loving and devoted mother and Nana to her grandchildren and their friends. Many meals were served in her home for friends and family, and all were welcome. Bobbie was also known to enjoy a little dancing on Friday nights with her friends at the VFW hall. But apart from her family, most of her spare time was spent nurturing her gardens or serving others. She was never too busy to stop what she was doing to provide assistance or care to someone else. Mrs. Landers was preceded in death by her father, Thomas William Green, Sr.; mother, Leola Britt Green; brothers, Danny Russell Green and Thomas William Green, Jr.; and sister, Beverly Delores Green. Survivors include her daughters, Melanie Landers Machnik and husband Jimmy, and Lisa Landers Jordan and husband Thomas (Dooley); granddaughters, Megan Machnik, Morgan Machnik, Mallory Machnik, and Lauren Jordan Myers and husband Jacob; grandson, Logan Jordan; great grandson, Zane Myers; sisters, Adell Snider and husband Ed of New Orleans, LA, Juanita Herron of Baton Rouge, LA, Lanel Hawkins and husband Bill of Bonaire, GA, Melba Winn of Houston, TX, Ruth Crawford and husband Jerry of West Monroe, LA, and Leta Bueto and husband Carson of Baton Rouge, LA; brother, Sidney Green and wife Toni of Monroe, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Carson Bueto, Danny Cobb, Bill Dampier, Jerry Kelly, Pat McDonald, and David Murphy. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home. The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Hospice Compassus during the last year. Sincere love and appreciation is extended to Jan Sims , Robin Seals, Debbie Rainwater, Daphne Thomas, Nicole Richey, Sean Boudreaux, and Travis Sibley for their kind and gentle care. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 8, 2011

Ruth Mercer McKay Funeral services for Ruth Mercer McKay, 73, of Mangham, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Calvary Baptist Church, Mangham, LA with Bro. David Shirley of Alto Baptist Church, Alto, LA and Bro. Claude Mercerr officiating. Interment will follow in Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Mrs. Ruth was born September 28, 1937 and passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011. Mrs. McKay was employed by Bell South Telephone Company for 30 years. Ruth was the oldest of 14 children. She was a graduate of Mangham High School; a cheerleader for 4 years, and the 1954 Homecoming Queen. She was an inspiration to her family and will be greatly missed by all. Mrs. McKay was preceded in death by her father, Willie "Cooter" Mercer; brothers, Harvey, Sidney, and Pete Mercer; brothers-in-law, Jerry Barton and Wayne Poindexter. Survivors include her son, Kenneth McKay, Jr.; grandchildren, Jesse and Haley McKay; mother, Audie Weems Mercer; brothers, Stanley Mercer, Tommy Mercer, and Kenny Mercer and wife, Vicki all of Mangham, LA; sisters, Rose Jones and husband, Billy Ray Jones of Hebert, LA, Dot Faircloth and husband, Dee Faircloth of Vidalia, LA, Jewel Barton, Judy Barton and husband, David Barton, Trudy Wiggins and husband, Roy Wiggins, Wanda Thames and husband, George Thames, and Deborah Poindexter all of Mangham, LA; 15-nephews and 12-nieces; and numerous cousins and friends. Pallbearers will be her nephews. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Published in The News Star on March 8, 2011

Alvin Sikes Funeral services for Alvin Sikes, 81, of Baskin, a retired Pest Control Owner and Operator, will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Baskin Baptist Church at 2:00 PM. Officiating the service will be Rev. Marion Spence and Rev. Woody Janise. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hale Cemetery in Baskin under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Winnsboro, LA. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 7, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro, LA. Mr. Sikes was born on April 17, 1929, and passed away on March 6, 2011. He was a member of Baskin Baptist Church and served as a deacon for fifty years. He loved spending time with his family and playing his fiddle with friends. He also loved to fish and grow a large garden of peas, corn, and other vegetables, which he freely shared with others. He was preceded in death by his parents OT and Clara Sikes, his sister, Earlene Williams, and his son-in-law, Sidney Young. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 60 years, Emma Watley Sikes, five daughters, Debra Young of Dallas, Texas, Faye Carter and husband Randy of Baskin, Karon Little and husband Bud of Longview, Texas, Cheryl Williams and husband Byron of Ruston, Emily Janise and husband Woody of Shreveport, two sons, David Sikes and wife Mary Ann of Bossier City, Tim Sikes and wife Angela of Dallas, Texas, nine grandchildren, Corey Carter and wife Dianne of Baskin, Michael Little and wife Caroline of Bastrop, Andrew Young of Dallas, Texas, Matthew Young of Dallas, Texas, Thomas Little and Brandi of Longview, Texas, Brandon Williams and wife Jessica of Ruston, Kerri Smith and husband Arlin of Pineville, Parker Sikes of Bossier City and Jackson Sikes of Bossier City, 5 great-grandchildren, Benjamin Carter, Anna Carter, Hunter Little, Hayden Little, and Natalie Little. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Honorary Pallbearers will be Alvin Garvin, Dan Grammer, Danny Remore, Nolan Cowart, and Bob Clark. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA. Published in The News Star on March 8, 2011

Louvinia Davis, 68 Louvinia Davis of Monroe, a bus monitor, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Florence L. Guimbellot, 64 Florence Louise Guimbellot of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Luna Assembly of God Church Cemetery. James A. Hobbs, 90 James A. "Jimmy" Hobbs of Calhoun, retired attorney, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at McGuire United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Wimberly Cemetery, Ringgold, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Ruth M. McKay, 73 MANGHAM — Ruth Mercer McKay, retired from BellSouth Telephone Company, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 1 p.m. Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Patsy Newman, 67 Patsy Newman of Monroe, a retired secretary, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Joe C. Nichols Sr., 80 WINNSBORO — Joe Cecil Nichols Sr. died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery, Liddieville. Laverne E. Reynolds, 91 JONESBORO — Laverne Earnest Reynolds of Cedar Hill, Texas, formerly of Sikes, an electrical engineer and retired United States Air Force lieutenant colonel, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Friendship Baptist Church, Sikes. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Gloria Secrease, 76 Gloria Secrease of West Monroe, a retired teacher, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Shirley Townsend, 65 Shirley Townsend of Monroe, a secretary, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Craig, Archie W.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Dean, Georgia Lee Scriber: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Coax Baptist Cemetery, Baskin. Francis, Richelle: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Allen Chapel AME Church, Monroe. Harrison, Wallace S.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Landers, Bobbie Jeane Green: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. McAllister Jr., George Pete: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Franklin, Tenn. Robinson, Betty Ruth: 2 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Sikes, Alvin: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Baskin Baptist Church, Baskin.

March 9, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Connie Mae Farrar Funeral services for Connie Mae Farrar, 59, of Sheridan, AR formerly of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, March 10, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Farrar passed away Tuesday, March 08, 2011, at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton, AR. Survivors include her husband, James Farrar; son, Jimmy Farrar and wife Nicole; daughter Teresa Jett and husband Christopher; grandchildren, Hunter Farrar, Corbin Farrar, Philip Snow, and Savanna Fisher; and brother, Curtis Carr. Pallbearers will be Ralph Snow, Justin Crenshaw, Clay Braxton, Lanny McVay, Jeff Edwards, and Charlie Vandeburg. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 9, 2011

Florence Louise Guimbellot Funeral services for Florence Louise Guimbellot, 64, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, March 10, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Tommy McMurray officiating. Interment will follow at Luna Assembly of God Cemetery, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Guimbellot passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011, at LSU Medical Center. Mrs. Guimbellot was preceded in death by her parents, Clay Henderson and Ruthie Mae Brown; son, Todd Spencer; brothers, Benjamin F. Brown and Henderson L. Brown; and sister, Eloise Brown. Survivors include her daughter, Wendy G. Stites and husband James of Tulsa, OK; son, Louis D. Guimbellot of Monroe, LA; sisters, Ruth Purdy and husband James of Downsville, LA, and Jane Murry and husband Billy of Downsville, LA; brother, John Brown of Monroe, LA, Charlie Brown of West Monroe, LA, Floyd Brown of Monroe, LA, and Curtis Brown of Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Amanda M. Gallion and Dokata W. Hanson; and special friend, Guy McMellon. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 9, 2011

William Bixler, 85 WINNSBORO — William "Bill" Bixler died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at New Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is after 5 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Marie Blunschi, 86 FERRIDAY — Marie Blunschi, co-owner of Ferriday Animal Hospital, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday with a rosary service at 7:30 p.m. at Young's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Frances Caver, 80 ARCADIA — Frances Caver, a real estate agent, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 1 p.m. Thursday until service time. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Arcadia. Jean C. Chesney, 73 BASTROP — Jean Chappell Chesney, retired Morehouse General Hospital employee, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mer Rouge Cemetery, Mer Rouge. James S. Giles, 84 James Sanford Giles of Calhoun died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Houston Greer, 86 Houston C. "H.C." Greer of Monroe, a contractor, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. James F. Johnston Jr., 54 James Franklin Johnston Jr. of Monroe, a calibration tech, died Sunday. Services are 4 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Sandra F. Lachney, 66 WINNSBORO — Sandra Faye Lachney died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert. Jenny McDonald, 56 RUSTON — Jenny McDonald, a nurse practitioner, died Monday. Service are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery, Liddieville. Earsy Lee Phillips, 88 Earsy Lee Phillips of Monroe, an auto mechanic, died Saturday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Eastside Baptist Church in the Lakeshore community. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Albert Potter, 72 Albert Potter of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. David M. Slaughter, 55 WATERPROOF — David M. Slaughter, a mechanic, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery, near Liddieville. James L. Smith, 54 James L. Smith of Monroe died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Patsy M. Taylor, 72 CHATHAM — Patsy M. Taylor, a retired florist, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Katherine Wiggins, 87 WINNSBORO — Katherine Wiggins, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Davis, Louvinia: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Monroe. Guimbellot, Florence Louise: 2 p.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Harrison, Wallace S.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Landers, Bobbie Jeane Green: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Newman, Patsy: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Reynolds, Laverne Earnest: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Friendship Baptist Church, Sikes. Robinson, Betty Ruth: 2 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

March 10 , 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Nina M Albright Funeral Services for Nina M. Albright, 83, of West Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, March 11, 2011, at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Milton Street, Monroe, with Rev. John Mabray officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe. Mrs. Albright passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center, West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her parents, George N. Maddux, Sr., and Julia Stewart Maddux; sister, Betty Frances Maddux; brothers, Jack Maddux and George N. Maddux, Jr. Nina is survived by her husband of 60 years, Charles Albright, and children, Julie Greene and husband Greg, Jeff Albright and wife Margo, and John Albright and wife Debbie; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Nina was a charter member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, where she was a faithful member of the choir for 57 years. She was also a member of Cultura Book Club in West Monroe, and enjoyed gardening, dancing, reading, and spending time with and cooking for her big family. Nina was a gracious and kind, caring and loving person, whom God blessed with a true, servant spirit. She loved to do for people, always putting the needs of others before her own. Everyone whose lives she touched through the years will have memories of Nina to cherish and inspire them. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Jeffrey Albright, Charles E. Albright, Daniel Greene, Nicholas Richardson, Timothy Keslar, and Charles Trichel. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, March 10, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. In remembrance of Nina, the family requests that memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 10, 2011

Dorothy "Dot" Trichell Battaglia Funeral services for Dorothy "Dot" Trichell Battaglia, 59, of Columbia, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, March 11, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Job Edathinatt officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Battaglia passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Matthew and Organtra Mooney Trichell; and brothers, James Grady Trichell, Donald Wayne Trichell, and John Mathis Trichell. Survivors include her brother, Calvin Trichell and wife Maria of Marksville, LA; sister, Kathy Gilstrap and husband Jim of Monroe; sisters-in-law, Patricia Trichell and Mary Trichell; sixteen nieces and nephews, and twenty-five great nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be James Daniel Trichell, Sean Trichell, John Weston Battaglia, and Lee Mills. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 10, 2011

Roy Lively Funeral services for Roy Lively will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, March 11, 2011 at Clark Springs Baptist Church. Dr. Bart McMillan, Rev. Benny Jones and Rev. Mickey Hudnall will be officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Roy was born June 17, 1932 in Rayville, LA and passed away March 8, 2011 at his home in Eros, LA. He was a member of Clark Springs Baptist Church and Louisiana Free Mason Calhoun Chapter. Roy retired as a heavy equipment operator for Local 406 Operating Engineers. Some of Roy's favorite pastimes was duck hunting with friends and family, watching grandchildren play sports and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivy Lively and Mattie Lenore Medlin. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Louise May Lively; daughters, Brenda Lively and Linda Lively ; sons, Royce Lively and B.J. Lively; and a sister, Iva Lively Keen; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be James Jones, Jimmy Hart, Greg Eppinette, Cory York, Ed Takewell, Mark Tucker and Mickey Hooks. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Edwards, Ed Fleming, Wayne Fleming, Jim York, Ray Cook, William Guyton, Sam Yeager and Chuck Cook. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Clark Springs Baptist Church. 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 March 10, 2011

Alice "Jenny" McDonald Jenny McDonald, our Angel on Earth, left this world to join the angels in Heaven on March 7, 2011. She was a blessing to everyone who met her. Jenny was a nurse at North Monroe Hospital before becoming a nurse practitioner. Jenny was a loving caregiver whose only concern was her "little patients" as she called them. She loved everybody, and everyone loved her. Her life was devoted to taking care of her family, friends, and patients. Jenny grew up in Winnsboro, LA. She moved to Monroe in 1987 to continue her nursing career, which eventually spanned 28 years. For years she worked in every department at North Monroe Hospital. She graduated from the first class of nurse practitioners at Grambling University. Jenny worked in Union Parish for eleven years and resided in Ruston for the last seven years where her most recent employment was at Quick Care. When Jenny was not taking care of the medical needs of everyone she knew, she was entertaining and feeding her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her mother: Hazel Fowler; father: J.D. Fowler and her sisters; Judy Fowler and Christy Fulford. Jenny leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Betsy Fletcher of San Francisco; son Ben Svetlecic and his fianc?e Courtney Williamson of Monroe; Aunts Nez Kellicut, Agnes McCaffrey, and Juanita Fisher of Mississippi; best friends Bev and Johnny Caraway of Ruston; best friends Kathy and Tom Davenport of Calhoun; devoted colleague and friend Diane Spillers of Farmerville. Jenny had so many friends, including all of those she worked with at the clinics. To know Jenny was to love her. Last but certainly not least, she leaves her little Munchie, her devoted little dog, and also one stray cat who loves her. Services will be at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home in Ruston. Jenny's friend and former pastor Wanda Smith will conduct the service. Visitation will be Thursday March 10, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., and the funeral service will be on Friday March 11, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. Burial will follow at Ogden Cemetery in Liddieville, Louisiana. Pallbearers will be Johnny Caraway, Tom Davenport, Brent Wollerson, Brandon Wollerson, Michael Bartlett, and Chris Bostick. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jenny McDonald Memorial Fund to benefit Rural Healthcare at Community Trust Bank. In her memory patients will continue to be cared for as she would have wanted Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on March 10, 2011

Patsy M Taylor Funeral services for Mrs. Patsy M Taylor, 72, of Chatham, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 10, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Officiating will be Reverend Tom Lowe. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Taylor was born June 17, 1938 in Winn Parish, LA, and passed away March 8, 2011. Patsy was a retired florist. She was a child of God. Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her husband Isaac Head; a daughter Sheila Ford; and one sister. She is survived by a son Kelvin Jay Head, Sr. and wife Toni; grandchildren Patsy Barton and husband Michael, Kelvin Jay Head, Jr., and Kelsey Jaye Head; great grandchildren Alex, Isaac, and Kane Barton; a son-in-law Jimmy Ford; four sisters; 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 March 10, 2011

Joyce Mae Abraham, 70 Joyce Mae Abraham of Monroe, a homemaker, died March 1. Services are noon Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Robert Alexander, 60 DELHI — Robert Alexander, formerly of Tallulah, a laborer, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland. Burial will be in Wolfe Cemetery. Betty A. Ballard, 69 PORUM, Okla. — Betty A. Ballard, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Reagan Cemetery, Baskin. Arrangements are under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. William T. Driver, 78 LAKE PROVIDENCE — William Thomas Driver, a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery. Connie Mae Farrar, 59 SHERIDAN, Ark. — Connie Mae Farrar, formerly of Monroe, a bookkeeper, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. James S. Giles, 84 James Sanford Giles of Calhoun died Monday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Calhoun Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Delight Hamilton, 85 Delight Hamilton of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Issac King, 70 DELHI — Issac King, an electrical engineer, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland. Burial will be in St. John Community Cemetery. Cleodus J. Murray, 75 LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Cleodus J. Murray, a stocker, died Feb. 26. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Martin Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Newellton. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Newellton. J.D. Sikes, 86 WINNSBORO — J.D. Sikes, a retired nursing home administrator, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. James T. Smith Sr., 77 James T. Smith Sr. of Monroe, retired from Ironworkers Local 710, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lapine Methodist Church Cemetery, West Monroe. Thelma Smith, 68 TALLULAH — Thelma Smith, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Rose Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Morning Rest Memorial Park under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi. Louise W. Tabor, 87 FARMERVILLE — Louise Whitefield Tabor, formerly of El Dorado, Ark., a nurse's aide, died Wednesday. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Mary E. Trichell, 92 OAK GROVE — Mary Elizabeth Trichell, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Fiske Union Assembly of God. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Katherine P. Wiggins, 87 WINNSBORO — Katherine Peoples Wiggins, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday until service time. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bixler, William "Bill": 10 a.m. Thursday, New Zion Baptist Church. Blunschi, Marie: 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Patrick Catholic Church. Caver, Frances: 2 p.m. Thursday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Chesney, Jean Chappell: 10 a.m. Thursday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Davis, Louvinia: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Monroe. Guimbellot, Florence Louise: 2 p.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. McDonald, Jenny: 10 a.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Newman, Patsy: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Phillips, Earsy Lee: 2 p.m. Thursday, Eastside Baptist Church, Lakeshore Community. Potter, Albert: 11 a.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe. Robinson, Betty Ruth: 2 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Slaughter, David M.: 2 p.m. Thursday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Smith, James L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe. Taylor, Patsy M.: 2 p.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

March 11 , 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Delight Hamilton Mrs. Delight Hamilton, 85, of Monroe passed away March 9, 2011 in Monroe and was born February 1, 1926 in Baskin, LA. She enjoyed bowling, Cub Scout den mother, she received Brown Belt in Tae Kwon Do and she loved her family and flowers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Albert Hamilton and a daughter, Jerrylinn Wilkerson. Mrs. Hamilton is survived by her children; Mickey and wife Kelly, Scott and fianc? Susan Parkerson; sisters, Opal Rogers and Audry Compton; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 2:00 PM. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 11, 2011

James David "J.D." Sikes Services for James David (J.D.) Sikes, 86, of Winnsboro, LA, will be held Sunday, March 13, 2011, at 2:00 P.M. at Life Church of Winnsboro, with Rev. Mike Woods and Rev. Kevin Bates officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Visitation will be Saturday evening, March 12, 2011, from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at Life Church located on Veteran's Memorial Highway, north of Winnsboro. Mr. Sikes passed away peacefully on March 9, 2011, at Franklin Medical Center. Born in Fort Necessity on March 15, 1924, Mr. Sikes was a lifelong resident of Franklin Parish and at age 19 he joined the military. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during World War II in France, Germany, throughout Europe, as well as in the Philippines. Following the war, Sgt. Sikes returned home and met the love of his life, Eva Hawthorne, and the two were married in 1948. Mr. Sikes worked for many years as a nursing home administrator, a regional administrator supervisor, and was a member of the Louisiana Nursing Home Association. He also served as a pastor. Mr. Sikes loved the mountains, fishing, cameras, airplanes, and motorcycles, but his greatest loves were his God, his family, and his country. Mr. Sikes is preceded in death by his parents, Redden and Emma Taylor Sikes; his sister, Rittie Mae Ross; his brother, Lawson Sikes; and his sister-in-law Juanita Halbrook. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Eva Sikes; his daughter Wanda Hill and husband Ken of Winnsboro; three grandsons; Kendan Hill of Winnsboro, Brent Armstrong and his wife Jennifer of Baton Rouge, and Justin Hill and his wife Melissa of Hammond, and his great-granddaughter, Lily, also of Hammond. Mr. Sikes is also survived by nephews Bill Ross and his wife Anita, and J.L. Sikes and his wife Sue; stepson Donald Kincaid; sisters-in-law Willie Lea Peoples, Jessie Townsend, Doris Sebold, Joyce Heath, Martha Yeats, and Helen Davis; brothers-in-law, Louis Hawthorne, James "Chubby" Hawthorne, and A.J. Hawthorne. Pallbearers will be Kendan Hill, Brent Armstrong, Justin Hill, Bill Ross, Mitchell Arnold, Skipper Stinson, Gary Robinson, and Kyle Peoples. The family would like to thank Dr. Tom Colvin and the staffs at Charlyn Rehabilitation and Franklin Medical Center for their unselfish, loving care. You are the best! Online condolences may be at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star from March 11 to March 13, 2011

James T. Smith, Sr. Funeral services for James T. Smith, Sr., 77, from Monroe, LA, will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, March 12, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Charles Stokes officiating. Interment will follow at Lapine Methodist Church Cemetery, West Monroe, LA. Mr. Smith passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2011. He was retired from the Ironworkers Local 710, and served in the National Guard during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Smith was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was loved and adored by his family and friends. James had an interesting way of showing his love to everyone he knew. He enjoyed reading western books, watching western movies and the news, working on things, and spending time with people. When you were around him, he always was up for a conversation about anything. He took much time with his family and friends. James was an important role model to several people. He will be missed and mourned by several and his memory will live on forever in our hearts and minds. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie J. Smith; children, Jane S. Stokes and husband Michael, James T. Smith, Jr., and Amy McKee and husband Scooter.; and grandsons, Matthew Stokes and wife Ling, Jared Stokes and wife Sara, and Garrett, Grant, and Mitchell McKee. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be Friday, March 11, 2011, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA

Nina M. Albright of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Dorothy Battaglia, 59 COLUMBIA -- Dorothy "Dot" Trichell Battaglia, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Bobbie J. Davis, 64 GRAMBLING -- Bobbie J. Davis, an educator, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Prosperity Baptist Church, Clay. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kings Funeral Home, Ruston. Jayden M. Davis, infant MESQUITE, Texas -- Jayden Maurice Davis, the infant son of former Rayville residents Martina Miles and Joe Davis, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Dr. Juanita W. Fink, 86 OPELOUSAS -- Dr. Juanita Ora Welch Fink, a registered nurse and doctor of optometry, died Friday. Memorial services are 3 p.m. Friday at Sibille Funeral Home, Opelousas. Visitation is 1 p.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Jackie Glen Houck, 75 LACOMBE, Texas -- Jackie Glen Houck, a retired homebuilder formerly of Hodge, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 11 a.m. Saturday until service time. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery, Quitman. Emily Jackson, 91 TALLULAH -- Emily Jackson, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Stella King Jr., 75 ARCADIA -- Stella King Jr. died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Christ Temple Baptist Church, Grambling. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Gardens, Grambling, under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home, Arcadia. Roy Lively, 78 EROS -- Roy Lively, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Clark Springs Baptist Church. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Edith Mann, 77 OAK GROVE -- Edith Mann, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilbourne Pentecostal Church, Kilbourne. Visitation is 8 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Joyce Elliott Moore, 78 RUSTON -- Joyce Marie Elliott Moore of Bernice died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Elsie Ruth Orr, 84 JONESBORO -- Elsie Ruth Morgan Orr, a cafeteria worker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery. James L. Smith, 54 James L. Smith of Monroe died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Abraham, Joyce Mae: noon Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Alexander, Robert: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Ballard, Betty A.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Reagan Cemetery, Baskin. Davis, Louvinia: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Monroe. Giles, James Sanford: 11 a.m. Saturday, Calhoun Baptist Church, Calhoun. King, Issac: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Delhi. McDonald, Jenny: 10 a.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Murray, Cleodus J.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Martin Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Newellton. Newman, Patsy: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Potter, Albert: 11 a.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe. Smith Sr., James T.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Smith, Thelma: 11 a.m. Saturday, Rose Hill Baptist Church, Tallulah. Wiggins, Katherine P.: 11 a.m. Friday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

March 12 , 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Joseph Michael Schindler Joseph Michael Schindler, 73, of Swartz, LA, passed away Friday, March 11, 2011. A gathering of friends and family will be from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Saturday, March 12, 2011, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Schindler was born on April 14, 1937, in Baltimore, MD. He was a retired construction contractor, a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents and 5 siblings. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Edwards Schindler; 6 sons; daughter, Kimberley Gulczynski and husband, Leonard; 6 siblings, a number of nieces and nephews; 12 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 12, 2011

Louis Edgar Simmons Funeral services for Mr. Louis Edgar Simmons, age 93, of West Monroe, LA, will be held Sunday, March 13, 2011, at New Life Assembly of God Church in West Monroe, at 3:00 PM Rev. Robert Hill will officiate the service. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Simmons was born January 18, 1918, in Sikes to William V. Simmons and Penny Parker Simmons. He died March 11, 2011, in Monroe after a lengthy illness. He was a veteran of the US Army and served his country in WWII. In his spare time, Mr. Simmons loved to fish, hunt, perform at gospel singings and spend time with his grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Wilma Simmons. Mr. Simmons is survived by his two sons: Wayne Simmons and wife Earline of Ruston and Glen Simmons of West Monroe; two grandsons: Eddie Simmons and wife Cathy of Ruston and Chris Simmons of West Monroe; one great granddaughter Elizabeth Simmons and one great grandson: Gavin Simmons of Monroe; one brother: Shelby Simmons of West Monroe, one sister: Neil Berry of West Monroe and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Eddie Wayne Simmons, Chris Allen Simmons, Len Cantrel, Jimmy Brown, Charles Beech and Greg Morrow. Visitation will be held at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Ruston, Saturday, March 12, 2011, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. 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 March 12, 2011

Douglas B. Stedman Visitation for Douglas B. Stedman will be at Hixson Brothers, Pineville, LA, Sunday, March 13, 2011, from 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Mr. Stedman, 67, of Pineville, LA, passed away Friday, March 11, 2011, at Rapides Regional Medical Center. Mr. Stedman was owner of Cenla Accounting and Tax Service, Pineville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Stedman; parents, Curtis and Letha Lawton Stedman. Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Richard Stedman of Pineville; daughters, Sharon Dietsch and husband, Chris of Carrollton, TX, Sheila Kelley of Pineville and Shalane Orlando and husband, Pete of Jacksonville, FL; brother, J. Ronald Stedman of Falls Church, VA; sister, Loette Lansing of West Monroe and nine grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Susan G. Koeman for the Cure Attn: Donor Services Po Box 650309 Dallas, Texas 75265-0309 or to the American Cancer Society 1 Lakeshore Drive Suite 1510 Lake Charles, Louisiana 70629. To extend online condolences to the Stedman family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com Hixson Brothers, LLC Pineville, LA Published in The News Star on March 12, 2011

RUSTON -- Nena Barnwell died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Rev. Paul Burress, 72 FERRIDAY -- The Rev. Paul Burress, a Church of God minister, died Wednesday. Services are 6 p.m. Monday at Ferriday Church of God. Arrangements are under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. Tommy L. Carroll, 66 OAK GROVE -- Tommy Lee Carroll, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Homee. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Horace Charrier, 88 Horace Charrier of Monroe, a machinist, died Wednesday. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete. Leroy Coleman, 84 DELHI -- Leroy Coleman, a retired cattleman, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Thomas E. Cupit, 75 FERRIDAY -- Thomas Earl Cupit, retired owner and operator of Cupit's Meat Market in Jonesville, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home. Visitation is noon Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Natchez City Cemetery. Edna Pearl Mayfield, 62 Edna Pearl Mayfield of Monroe, formerly of Ruston, a homemaker, died Thursday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Linda Melton, 65 Linda Melton of Monroe, business owner of Telecommunications, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Joyce Moore, 78 BERNICE -- Joyce Marie "Granny" Elliott Moore, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Shiloh Baptist Church. Visitation is 5 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Jerry Lee Perkins, 72 GRAYSON -- Jerry Lee Perkins, a carpenter, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Louise Simmons, 93 Louise Simmons of West Monroe, saleswoman, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at New Assembly of God. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun. Merri-Leigh L. Tolbird, 57 FARMERVILLE -- Merri-Leigh Lann Tolbird, a nurse, died Friday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bernice. Visitation is noon Sunday until service time at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Bernice. Arrangements are under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Bobby Joe Watkins, 73 JONESBORO -- Bobby Joe Watkins, a retired roll line operator, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Siloam Spring Cemetery, near Wyatt.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Abraham, Joyce Mae: noon Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Alexander, Robert: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Ballard, Betty A.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Reagan Cemetery, Baskin. Davis, Bobbie J.: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Prosperity Baptist Church, Ruston (Clay). Davis, Jayden Maurice: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Davis, Louvinia: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Monroe. Giles, James Sanford: 11 a.m. Saturday, Calhoun Baptist Church, Calhoun. Houck, Jackie Glen: 2 p.m. Saturday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. King, Issac: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Delhi. King Jr., Stella: 1 p.m. Saturday, Christ Temple Baptist Church, Grambling. Murray, Cleodus J.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Martin Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Newellton. Newman, Patsy: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Orr, Elsie Ruth Morgan: 10 a.m. Saturday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Potter, Albert: 11 a.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe. Smith, James L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Smith Sr., James T.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Smith, Thelma: 11 a.m. Saturday, Rose Hill Baptist Church, Tallulah.

March 13, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Joe Adcox Funeral services for Joe Adcox, 79, of Rayville, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, March 14, 2011 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville, LA with Nathan Adcox officiating. Interment will follow in Stevenson Cemetery, Rayville, LA. Joe was born November 1, 1931 in Mangham, LA and passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011 in Rayville, LA. Mr. Adcox enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chalmer and Hattie Grantham Adcox and daughter, Dawn Adcox. Survivors include his children, Nathan Adcox and wife, Kim, Rhonda Adcox, Darryl Adcox and wife, Michelle, and Brian Adcox and wife, Rena; grandchildren, Shane, Stormi, Tori, Austin, Caleb, Wyatt, Savannah, and Elizabeth; mother of his children, Minnie Adcox; and brothers, Pete Adcox and wife, Maxine and Cecil Adcox and wife, Rae. Visitation is 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Sunday, 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 March 13, 2011

Nena Baker Barnwell Funeral services for Nena Baker Barnwell, 99, of Ruston, LA will be 2:00 PM Monday, March 14, 2011 at Grace United Methodist Church with Rev. Hulen Warren officiating the service. Interment will follow in Wilder Cemetery in Ruston, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Mrs. Barnwell was born in Jena, LA on August 11, 1911 and died on March 11, 2011 in Ruston, LA. She was a Charter member of Grace United Methodist Church and the Women's Circle at Grace. Mrs. Barnwell was also a member of the Louisiana Tech Faculty Wives; Cub Scout Den Mother; and the Ruston Art Association. She enjoyed oil painting most of her adult life. One of her dearest friends said "she had a smile that would light up a whole room". She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Hampton Barnwell. Mrs. Barnwell is survived by her children; Patricia Ann Barnwell, MD of Richmond, KY; Robert William Barnwell of Camden, AR; Jane Olivia Barnwell, MD and husband Nelson Hochberg of Flagstaff, AZ; brothers; William Morgan Baker of Jena, LA; John Fletcher Baker of Clinton, MS: nephews; William Morgan Baker, Samuel Hunt Baker, James Fletcher Baker, Joseph David Baker, Daniel Morgan Baker; and niece, Nena Elizabeth Baker. Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church; Louisiana Tech Dept. of Mechanical Engineering; or Hospice of Caring Hearts. Visitation will be at 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Sunday, March 13, 2011 at Grace United Methodist Church under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Online condolences maybe sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Published in The News Star on March 13, 2011

Horace Charrier Funeral services for Horace Charrier, 88, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, March 14, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Dr. John Dee Jeffries officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Charrier passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home. He was a U. S. Army Air Corps veteran of WWII and a retired machinist at Kaiser Aluminum. Mr. Charrier served in different capacities at First Baptist Church in Chalmette, LA, chairman of deacons and Sunday school superintendent, just to name a few. Mr. Charrier's and his wife's lives revolved around their family and church family. Survivors include his wife of sixty-seven years, Dora A. Charrier; son, David Charrier of Philadelphia, PA; special grand nieces, Paulette Cappel and Cindy Dwyer; as well as, Robyn Dewhurst; numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews. Visitation will be Monday from 1:00 PM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Chalmette, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 13, 2011

Leroy Coleman Services for Leroy Coleman, 84 of Delhi, LA will be 2:00PM Sunday, March 13, 2011in the Mulhearn Chapel with the Rev. Al Gaspard officiating. Interment will follow in the Faith Memorial Park Cemetery in Delhi, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville, LA. Mr. Coleman passed away March 11, 2011 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe. He was a range rider, cattleman and Korean War Navy veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents-James Henry "Will" and Pertie Robbins Coleman, brothers-Herman, Hilbon and Glen Coleman, and sister-Helen Coleman. He is survived by two sisters-Rubie Nappier and Lottie Jean Gaspard; brothers- Earl, Homer, and Travis Coleman; Special Niece- Denise Copes as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Online/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Published in The News Star on March 13, 2011

Virginia Lee Farley Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Milton Pray officiating. Interment followed at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Virginia Lee Farley was welcomed into heaven by our Lord, her parents, Melba and Robert Durham; daughter, Betty Lee Haywood; and her sister, Frances Farbet on March 10, 2011. She will remain in the loving memory of her husband, William A. Farley of Monroe, LA; daughter, Mary Graham and husband John of Madison, MS; and seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 13, 2011

Linda Mae Melton Funeral services for Linda Mae Melton, 65, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 15, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, 2308 Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Linda passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011. She had returned to Monroe to live after residing in Phoenix, AZ for many years. Linda was loving, generous and involved in many organizations throughout her life. She sponsored children from overseas to come to the United States to correct facial deformities through the Craniofacial Foundation of Arizona. She organized and participated in marathons for the Arthritis Foundation all over the world. Another one of her passions was raising funds for Muhammad Ali's Fight Night Charity for the Barrow Neurological Institute to bring awareness of Parkinson's disease. For fifteen years, she supplied blankets and numerous items for children whom were taken out of abusive homes and cared for by Crisis Nursery. She founded a battered shelter for women in Monroe, LA in the early 1990's. Linda along with Monica and Terry Goddard helped with raising the funds to revamp an old historical building in downtown Phoenix for The Children's Museum of Phoenix. She was a big supporter of Big Brothers and Big Sisters Organization of Phoenix, AZ. She was preceded in death by her brother, Philip "Snake" Ragland. Survivors include her daughter DeeDee Melton Biggs, her husband Larry, and their daughter Isabella of Hermosa Beach, CA. Her daughter Julie Rose Frank McDonald, her husband Frank, and their sons Evan Michael and Connor Thomas of Paradise Valley, AZ. She is also survived by her sister, Barbara Sue Bayles of West Monroe, LA, and her brother Donnie Ziegler of Sterlington, LA; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends whom are considered as family. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday, March 14, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road in Monroe. The family and loved ones of Linda would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Melanie Massey Physical Therapy in West Monroe. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society , Jump Rope for Heart of the American Heart Association , Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation , American Diabetes Association , Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church or your local Humane Society. A Celebration of Linda Mae's life will be held in the Cork Room of the Chateau Restaurant Tuesday, March 15, 2011 beginning at 6:00 PM. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 13, 2011

Benny Northcott Paschall Benny Paschall, 83, died February 28, 2011, in Monroe, LA, after a lengthy illness. Ms. Paschall was born on July 31, 1927, in McGargle, TX. She graduated from Harris School of Nursing, Ft. Worth, TX, in 1947. After moving with her family to Monroe in 1966, Ms. Paschall was an RN at St. Francis Medical Center. She worked in Surgery and ICU and as a floor nurse for over 25 years. After retiring, she became active in First United Methodist Church. She was a member of Aldersgate Sunday school class and proudly ran the Pumpkin Patch for 14 years. She also donated much of her time to St.Vincent DePaul. She was predeceased by her beloved son Maury Paschall and her parents, Ben and Beulah Northcott. Ms. Paschall is survived by her daughter Diane Paschall Shuck, son Michael Paschall, and her brother and sister-in-law James Lee and Doris Northcott. She is further survived by her son-in-law Mike Shuck, daughter-in-law Erlene Paschall, grandchildren Mandy Shuck, Amanda Allard and Guy Allard, other relatives and many friends. Her memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church, 3900 Loop Rd., Saturday, March 19, 2011, at 11:00 AM, and will be officiated by Rev. Larry Stanford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St.Vincent DePaul. Psalm 48:14 For this God is our God forever and ever; He will be our guide even to the end. Published in The News Star on March 13, 2011

Tommy Lee Carroll, 66 OAK GROVE — Tommy Lee Carroll, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will bew in Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne. Leroy Coleman, 84 DELHI — Leroy Coleman, a retired cattleman, died Friday, Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the Faith Memorial Park Cemetery. John Cooper, 82 WATERPROOF — John William Glen Cooper, a retired driller, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at the Ferriday Church of God. Visitation is noon Sunday until time of service in the church. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Mary Helen Creech, 85 COLLINSTON — Mary Helen Creech, a retired store owner, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Carter Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Benny Hollis 71 Benny Hollis of Monroe, retired athletics director and basketball coach for the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Burress, Rev. Paul: 6 p.m. Monday, Ferriday Church of God, Ferriday. Cupit, Thomas Earl: 2 p.m. Sunday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Mayfield, Edna Pearl: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Moore, Joyce "Granny" Elliott: 2 p.m. Sunday, Shiloh Baptist Church, Bernice. Simmons, Louise: 3 p.m. Sunday, New Assembly of God. Tolbird, Merri-Leigh Lann: 1 p.m. Sunday, Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bernice. Watkins, Bobby Joe: 2 p.m. Sunday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

March 14, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Coach Benny Hollis Coach Benny Hollis is absent from the body and present with the Lord. Funeral services honoring the extraordinary life of Benny Hollis, 71, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rev. Warren Eckhardt and Rev. David Worthington officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Benny was born on July 13, 1939 in Bernice, LA and passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011 at his home, after a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Benny was a faithful Christian servant of our Lord Jesus Christ and was a member of North Monroe Baptist Church since 1970. He was a Deacon and taught Sunday School for many years. Benny was preceded in death by his mother and father, Aunean Green Hollis and Aylmer Hollis, as well as, his brothers-in-law, Drew Nolen and C.L. Hinton, Jr. and best friends, Lenny and Jo Fant. He is survived by his devoted wife and best friend, De'Lane Cooper Hollis; son, Jay Hollis and wife Jennifer Richardson Hollis; daughter, Bonnie Hollis Texada and husband, Dr. Richard Texada, Jr.; two precious grandchildren, Emily Claire Texada and Evan Hollis Texada; sister, Ernestine Hollis Nolen; sister-in-law, Carolyn Cooper Hinton; nieces, Kim Hinton Adams, Connie Nolen Humphries, and Molly Nolen Apple; nephews, Randy Hinton, Aaron Hinton, and Paul Nolen; aunts, Ruth Lovelady Farrar and Helen Colvin; as well as many great nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and friends. Benny was a graduate of Bernice High School and Northeast Louisiana University. He also attained his Masters Degree from Northeast Louisiana University. Benny coached basketball at St. Matthews High School, Neville High School, Louisiana Tech, and Northeast Louisiana University. He was also the Athletic Director at Northeast Louisiana University and University of Tennessee-Martin. He accomplished many honors through his career and loved all the young men that he coached. After retiring from N.L.U. in 1994, he became the Athletic Director at University of Tennessee-Martin for six years. Three of his most treasured honors were Mr. Louisiana Basketball (1982), Louisiana Basketball Hall of Fame (1988), and the ULM Hall of Fame (2003). Benny was loved by all who knew him and will be remembered as a giving person, always serving others. He knew the importance of tradition and was a true southern gentleman. A special thanks goes to William Bryant, Mattie Higgins, Pear Lee Elliott, and Ruth Grey. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to the North Monroe Baptist Church Building Fund. Pallbearers will be Paul Nolen, Del Vines, Bob Anderson, Carl Kilpatrick, Jere Stripling, Roger Green, Barry Bailey, and Mike Vining. Honorary pallbearers are Randy Hinton, Aaron Hinton, Joe Green, William Bryant, and all of his former players that he coached in high school and college. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 14, 2011

Joe Adcox, 79 RAYVILLE — Joe Adcox, a retired carpenter, died Saturday. Services are at 10 a.m., Monday at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel in Rayville. Burial will be in Stevenson Cemetery in Rayville. Edward W. Bounds, 67 BASTROP — Edward W. Bounds, a retired employee from International Paper Company, died Saturday. Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel of Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Horace Charrier, 88 Horace Charrier of Monroe, a machinist, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Judy Galloway, 60 Judy Gail Galloway of Monroe, retired purchasing agent at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Friday. Memorial services are at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with a gathering of friends and family beginning at 1 p.m. Harry Hale, 77 Harry Hale, a professor at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Benny Hollis 71 Benny Hollis of Monroe, retired athletics director and basketball coach for the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Linda Melton, 65 Linda Mae Melton of Monroe, a business wwner, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Rosco Montgomery, 89 BEEKMAN — Rosco Montgomery, retired Pulp Mill worker for International Paper Company, died Saturday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home Chapel in Bastrop. Burial will be at Hughes Chapel Cemetery in Beekman. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Leo Norwood, 69 BROADVIEW, Ill. — Leo Norwood, formerly of Winnsboro, a Labor Union Stewart died Tuesday. Services are at noon Monday at New Zion Baptist Church in Chase. Burial will be in the Berry Hill Cemetery in Winnsboro under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Burress, Rev. Paul: 6 p.m. Monday, Ferriday Church of God, Ferriday. Mayfield, Edna Pearl: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

March 15 , 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Louise Sumlin Briggs Louise Sumlin Briggs died Saturday, March 12, 2011, in Baton Rouge. She was 93, born in Simsboro on March 5, 1918. Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., on Monday, March 14, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visitation at First Baptist Church, 529 Convention St., on Tuesday, March 15, from 1:00 p.m. until service at 2:00 p.m., with Dr. Doran Bugg officiating, assisted by the following ministers: Dr. Ferris Jordan, the Rev. Glynn Gardner and the Rev. Oren Conner. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park. She is survived by a daughter, Dawn Briggs Pinkston and husband Edwin; grandson, Wynn Pinkston and wife Lori, of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; granddaughter, Amy Pinkston Odom and husband Darren, of Montgomery, Ala.; grandson, Joshua Pinkston, of Baton Rouge; and great-granddaughters, Georgia, Caroline and Annabelle Pinkston, of Kuala Lumpur. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, Frances Edwards, Melba Prater and husband Wendell, John Brister and wife Maureen, Sara Grommon and husband Les, of Issaquah, Wash., and Edward Sumlin, of Fort Worth, Texas; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. After graduating from high school in Rayville, Mrs. Briggs attended Louisiana Tech University for two years before becoming a Baton Rouge resident in 1938. She received a bachelor's degree from LSU, where she majored in home economics, agriculture and education. She became professionally established in institutional management and worked as an area supervisor for the National Youth Administration at the beginning of World War II. Christian ministry training at her church, First Baptist, led to her being actively engaged in mission work as a volunteer, which she continued over the years. Later, Mrs. Briggs married the Rev. Shirley Briggs, a Baptist minister, who also served as director of the Brotherhood of the Louisiana Baptist Convention and director of the LSU Baptist Student Union. In addition to their work with the Louisiana Baptist Convention, which consisted of pastoring and evangelism in St. Joseph, Tallulah and Ferriday, they also trained minority groups and pastors in Christian education and church structural organization throughout the Delta region of Louisiana. Following the death of Rev. Briggs, Mrs. Briggs returned to food service management at Natchez Regional Medical Center, and later at the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women in St. Gabriel. In every capacity of service she remained consistent as a prayer warrior and encourager. Pallbearers will be her grandson, Joshua Pinkston, and great-nephews, Jeff Brister, Mark Edwards, Terry Edwards, Kris Kubelka and Troy Prater. Honorary pallbearers are Russell Courville, Robert Hodges, Carlton Hudson and Larry Wilson. Memorials may be sent to the Louisiana Baptist Foundation, P.O. Box 311, Alexandria, LA 71309-0311, for the Shirley Briggs Memorial Scholarship for assistance to ministerial students at Louisiana College or the charity of your choice. Rabenhorst Funeral Home Baton Rouge, LA. Published in The News Star on March 15, 2011

Alfred L. Camp Funeral Services for Mr. Alfred L. Camp, 73, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Roger Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Al was born on June 2, 1937 and passed away on March 13, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Camp was a funeral director for over 50 years serving families with many different firms in Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his wife, Caroline Camp; grandson, Pat Camp; sister, Patsy Platt; and brother, Ralph Camp. Survivors include his sons, Brad Camp and wife Nenna, Lonnie Camp and wife Kim, Ronnie Camp, Jason Camp and wife Angelika, and Allan Camp; grandchildren, Josh Camp, Caroline "Callie" Camp, Levi Camp, Logan Camp, Tyler Camp, Georgia Camp, Hailey Camp, and Caitlin Camp; and sister, Lila Barnes. Pallbearers will be Matt Hendrix, Scott Lowry, Shane Smith, Roger Camp, Josh Camp, and Martin Hines. Honorary Pallbearers will be Donald Dees and Steiner Khristian. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 15, 2011

Judy Gail Galloway Memorial services for Judy Gail Galloway of Monroe will be Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 3:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe with Reverend Jerry Whitman officiating. Services are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Ms Galloway was born February 11, 1951 in Ruston, LA and passed away March 11, 2011 in Monroe, LA. She was a retired purchasing agent at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and a member of the Methodist Faith. She had been involved in numerous musical and artistic activities, including Masterworks, Little Theater shows and church choir. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Louise Galloway. Judy was kindhearted and fun loving. To say she will be missed doesn't begin to express the loss we feel for this beautiful woman. She will always be lovingly remembered as "Booty." She poured out love and generosity to all those she met, but especially to her sister, her beloved Jordy, as well as best friends, Robert and Richard. We will miss her warmth and compassion. Ms. Galloway is survived by a sister, Betty Malone and husband Robert; a brother, Larry Galloway and wife Joann; a nephew Jordan Fontana, a niece Kristin Willets, a number of family members and friends, and her beloved dog "Trixie." There will be a gathering of friends and family on Wednesday beginning at 1:00 and continuing until service time. Memorials may be made to the Judy Gail Galloway Fund at Community Trust Bank. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 15, 2011 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 * Funeral Home Details * Donate to Charity

Dennis Frank Melton Dennis Frank Melton, 72 of West Monroe, passed away on March 14, 2011 at his residence in West Monroe, Louisiana. He was born on April 30, 1938 in Peekskill, New York. Mr. Melton is survived by his loving wife Glenda Lee Melton; 2 sons: Dennis Melton Jr. and wife, Heather; Mark Melton; step-sons Thomas Melton and Rig Saxon; also survived by 10 grandchildren. Mr. Melton served in company A 4th born 77th FA 101st Airborne Division (Forscom- air assault) from 1969 to 1976 as a Helicopter repairman. He was honorably discharged with honors and went out to use his skills as a helicopter specialist offshore and onshore. He was named Aviation Technician of the year for the Southeastern United States for his work on Modifications to air ambulance systems, and development of a basic aircraft systems course. During the last 5 years, he maintained the emergency helicopter in Ruston, (Pafford). Even in the course of these last 4 years of battling tongue and liver cancer, he remained a true friend, seeking ways to make the most of his life. He maintained a happy outlook and leaves a long line of well loved friends. A memorial service will be held in his honor at a future date, under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Pilots for Patients- Dennis would be so pleased that others would be flying! The family would like to express their enormous gratitude to Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care, who provided excellent direction, care, smiles, prayers and hugs. Blessings to each of you. 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 March 15, 2011

Mary Graves Middleton Funeral services for Mary Graves Middleton, 71, of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Middleton passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011. She worked for Boy Scouts of America for several years She was a loving mother, aunt, grandmother and in her last years in her life, her grandchildren were the light of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. E.J. and Flossie Graves; son, Michael C. Middleton; brothers, E.J. Graves and Aaron Graves; and sister, Lessie Pruden. Survivors include her children, Ginger Middleton of Fayetteville, AR and Darlene Honeycutt and husband Mark of Calhoun, LA; grandchildren, Michael Middleton and wife Aimee, Douglas Middleton and wife Shanna, Drew Danna, and Luke Honeycutt; four great grandchildren; sisters, Doris Martin and husband Curtis and Bessie Shaw; brother, John A. Graves; numerous nieces and nephews; and many loving friends. Pallbearers will be Neil Shaw, Dennis Pruden, David "Dabo" Graves, Jon Richardson, Jimmy Cerda, and Drew Danna. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, March 15, 2011 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 March 15, 2011

Graveside services for Mr. Raymond Moore, 89, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Pastor Dwight Munn will officiate under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Moore was born October 3, 1921 and passed away March 14, 2011. Mr. Moore served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a gifted gardener, loved cooking, and enjoyed spending time at the Oaks. Mr. Moore loved his family. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Willie Cynthia Sammons Moore of 47 years. Mr. Moore is survived by his wife of 14 years, Ruth Davis Moore: daughters, Cynthia Lee Wilson and husband, Robert; and Linda Moore; 3 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Sue Nelms. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 15, 2011

Laurie Walker Shelby April 19, 1953 - March 15, 2008 To my Texas sweetheart....Another year has come and gone, but the wonderful memories of you have not. I continue to be so thankful for having you come into my life. The impact you had on the lives of so many, continues to be the wonderful legacy you left behind. Family and Friends alike still mention you in conversations as well as expressing how much we all continue to dearly miss you. Until we meet again... Love always, Ronnie Published in The News Star on March 15, 2011

Marina E. Skipper Funeral Services for Mrs. Marina E. Skipper, 66, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 4:00 PM Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Mike Kellet officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Mrs. Skipper was born on January 10, 1945 and passed away on March 12, 2011 in Dallas, TX. She was a sales clerk with Dillard's Department Store in Monroe, LA from the time Pecanland Mall opened. Survivors include her daughter, Caroline Skipper Hutsell and her grandchildren, Madeline and Jackson Hutsell. Pallbearers will be Curt Hendrix, Jake Hendrix, Nicolas Farrell, Cole Watson, Stacey Jones and Jesse Hendrix. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to your local SPCA organization. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 15, 2011

Funeral services for Claude Ramsey Thomas, 91 of Oak Grove, LA will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 10:00AM at the First United Penecostal Church, in Oak Grove, LA with Rev. Terry Jordan and Rev. Kyle Harper officiating. Interment will follow at Epps Cemetery in Epps, LA under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove, LA. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 15, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove, LA. Claude was born March 29, 1919 and passed away March 13, 2011 after a brief illness. He was retired from International Harvester and a long time resident of West Carroll Parish. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie and Ola Thomas; wife, Louise Sandifer Thomas; sister, Lucille Thomas Dear; brother, Otis N. Thomas. Suvivors include, three sons: Melvin R. Thomas and wife Beth of Tallulah, LA, C. Jarvis Thomas and wife Rosemary of Monroe, LA, and Randy K. Thomas and wife Bobbye of Lake Providence, LA; his loving companion - Louise Oglesbee Thomas; two sisters, Dorlene Thomas Acreman and Helen Thomas Walker. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Tyler Thomas, Charles Tate, Jack Madden, Tom David Waters, Ricky Ables, and Scott Hawthorne. Honorary pallbearers will be Rowdy Thomas, Gary Thomas, Chris Thomas, Butch Sandifer, Caleb Oglesbee and Daniel Thomas Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Published in The News Star on March 15, 2011

Malcolm Campbell, 73 CHOUDRANT "” Malcolm Campbell died Friday. Memorial services will be announced at a later date by Owens Memorial Chapel Inc. Funeral Home, Ruston. Charles A. Conley, 60 EROS "” Charles Allen Conley died Sunday. Memorial services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Harry Hale Jr., 77 Harry Hale Jr. of Monroe, professor of sociology at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church of Monroe. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park. Tracye D. Hill, 44 VIDALIA "” Tracye Dianne Hill, a beautician, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Eva Church of God, Monterey. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Long Pine Cemetery, Monterey under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia. Benny Hollis, 71 Benny Hollis, of Monroe, a retired coach and athletics director at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Saturday. 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. Peggy W. Leachman, 73 RUSTON "” Peggy Wade Leachman died Monday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 9 a.m. Wednesday until time of service. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery. Tinsley M. Matte, infant Tinsley Michelle Matte, the infant daughter of Brad and Crystal Matte of Monroe, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Doug Norman, 76 BASTROP "” Doug Norman, U.S. Air Force retired, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery, Eros. Molly J. Roberts, 82 HOT SPRINGS, Ark. "” Molly Jean Payne Roberts died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Homer. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Margertree K. Taylor, 67 LAKE PROVIDENCE "” Margertree King Taylor, a laborer, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Inc.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bounds, Edward W.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Galloway, Judy: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Melton, Linda M.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Montgomery, Roscoe: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

March 16 , 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Clifford O. (Buckshot) Benson Funeral services for Mr. Buckshot Benson, 68, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, March 17, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA with Scott Fletcher officiating. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Buckshot died March 15, 2011 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, La. Buckshot was a cowboy. He started riding and roping when he was two years old and never stopped. He was a 1961 graduate of Ouachita Parish High School and attended Northeast Louisiana State College. He "served" in the Louisiana Army National Guard from 1967-1971. Buckshot was a champion team roper. He was inducted into the Louisiana Rodeo Cowboys Hall of Fame. He was president of the Louisiana Rodeo Cowboys Association on three separate occasions. He and his late father, Clifford, orchestrated the sport of team roping in this area. Buckshot was also a noted auctioneer, having conducted the Junior Livestock Sale in Shreveport for thirty-one consecutive years. In addition, for eight years Buckshot served on the Louisiana Auctioneer Licensing Board. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Wilda Benson; and his sister, Betty Jean Sentell. Survivors: Son, Todd Benson and wife, Brooke and their children, Sawyer, Shepherd, and Scarlett; Daughter, Tammi Myers and husband, Lee and their children, Jeff, Bryce, Beth and Max; Niece, Johnette Norris and husband, Larry; Great Nephew, Ryan Norris; Companion for 12 years, Julie Edwards and her daughter, Brandi Traylor and husband, Jay and their children, Elizabeth and Kate; and numerous friends from all across this country. Pallbearers will be Tom Calloway, Thomas Patton, Harvey Patton, Sr., Hank Hamilton, Buddy Gill, Jeff Pruitt, and Herman McGuire. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bobby Atwood, Ron Boler, Ronnie Sanford, Reggie Owens, Keith Myers, Randy Coleman, Thomas Savage, Lane Coleman, Joey Coleman, Dr. Greg Sampognaro, Dusty Taylor and Larry Norris. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:30 PM Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. The family would like to extend special acknowledgement and thanks to Dr. Greg Sampognaro, his nurse Deanna, and all of the doctors, nurses, and staff at St. Francis Medical Center. Memorials may be made to the Jake Owen Raborn Foundation, P.O. Box 3097, West Monroe, LA 71294. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 16, 2011

Marlene Green Funeral services for Mrs. Marlene Green, 69 of West Monroe will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 17, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. David Moreland will be officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe Mrs. Green was born March 22, 1941 in Wisner, La and passed away March 13, 2011 in West Monroe. She was a retired bookkeeper at Louisiana Technical College and Breck Construction. Mrs. Green was a member of Cedar Crest Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Porter Green and a sister, Carolyn Bass. Mrs. Green is survived by 2 children; Judy Cottingham and husband Steve and Mark Lay; 3 brothers, Marshall Whatley and wife Hilda, Charles Whatley, Don Fife and wife Susan; 2 sisters; Polly Widner and husband Mel, Jean Dalton and husband Tommy; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:00 AM until service time 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 March 16, 2011

Dr. Harry Hale, Jr. Funeral services for Dr. Harry Hale, Jr., 77, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, March 17, 2011 at First United Methodist Church of Monroe with Dr. Larry Stafford officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Dr. Hale was born on June 3, 1933 in Fresno, CA and passed away on March 13, 2011 in Monroe, LA. Dr. Harry Hale, Jr., is a native of California, but he received his doctorate in Sociology from the University of Tennessee. Since receiving the Ph.D. degree in 1963, he has pursued most of his career in the southern region of the country. He has taught at universities in California, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Louisiana. He long ago found a home at the University of Louisiana in Monroe. In addition to loving his students, Dr. Hale has held offices in regional professional societies, including President and Journal Editor. He has written journal articles and published four books. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and a member of First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dudley Hale. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ruby Erickson Hale; daughter, Debra J. Hale and a son, James Olen (Jimmy) Hale and wife, Abby; granddaughters, Alice and Amelia; sisters, Wilda Sprayberry, Pearl Chapanian, and Irene Hicks; brothers, Howard Hale, Doug Hale, Rodney Hale and a number of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Wednesday, March 16, 2011 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 March 16, 2011

Christopher James Hall Graveside services for Christopher James Hall, infant son of Christopher and Gwenn Hall, will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery in Vixen area of Caldwell Parish, LA. Survivors include his parents, his paternal grandparents, Terry and Teri Hall; his maternal grandparents, James and Veronica Cregut; aunts and uncles, Kim Williams and husband Wes, James Cregut, Heather Cregut, and Justin Cregut and wife Katy. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 16, 2011

Gloria Ard of Monroe, custodian, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Mickey Brown 27 TALLULAH — Mickey Brown, homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Alfred L. Camp, 73 Alfred L. Camp of West Monroe, a funeral director, died Sunday. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Calhoun.

Sybil McCarty Christman, 85 Sybil McCarty Christman of Monroe, retired PBX supervisor-instructor, died Monday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Sha'Keriona Edwards, infant TALLULAH — Sha'Keriona Edwards died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Earl Farris, 81 Earl Farris of West Monroe, a machine operator, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Seigles Community Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mt. Mariah Baptist Church cemetery, Chatham.

Christopher James Hall, infant Christopher James Hall of Monroe, infant son of Chris and Gwen Hall, died Monday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery in the Vixen area in Caldwell Parish under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Robert L. Hegwood, 84 DARNELL — Robert L. Hegwood, retired auto body repairman, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Oak Grove. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Wednesday and 1-3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Mary Graves Middleton, 71 Mary Graves Middleton of Monroe, bookkeeper, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Raymond Moore, 89, Raymond Moore of West Monroe, retired truck driver, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dorothy Paynes, 57 TALLULAH — Dorothy Paynes, homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Suzanne Reed, age 86 RUSTON — Suzanne Reed died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Marina Skipper, 66 Marina Skipper of West Monroe, sales clerk, died Saturday. Services are 4 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Delores Taylor 61 NEW ORLEANS — Delores Taylor, medical assistant, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Dorothy Wiley, 59 TALLULAH — Dorothy Wiley, assembly line worker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Hale, Harry Jr.: 2 p.m. Thursday, First United Methodist Church, Monroe Hill, Tracye D.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Eva Church of God, Monterey. Hollis, Benny: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Leachmann, Peggy W.: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Norman, Doug: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

March 17, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Myra W. Brantley Funeral services for Myra W. Brantley, 92, of Farmerville, will be 10:00 AM Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Liberty Hill Baptist Church with Bro. Woodrow Hudson officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Mrs. Brantley, a homemaker, passed away March 15, 2011. She was a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse W. Brantley; son, Bobbie Brantley and daughter-in-law, Sue Aulds Brantley. Left to cherish her memory are her 3 grandchildren: Janet Roberson & husband, Mickey; Scott Brantley & wife, Angela all of Farmerville and Judd Brantley of Ruston; and 2 great grandchildren: Michelle Lynn Roberson and Kristen Lea Roberson. Pallbearers are Jearl Savage, J. N. Williams, Mike Aulds, Joey Farris, Scott Brantley and Judd Brantley. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com. Farrar Funeral Home Famerville, LA. Published in The News Star on March 17, 2011

Robert Bryan "Bob" Johnston BASTROP, LA. Funeral services for Robert Bryan "Bob" Johnston will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2011 at the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop with the Reverends Jerry Stuckey and Bobby O'Fallon officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery of Bastrop under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Robert Bryan Johnston was born June 19, 1959 in Rome, Georgia to Harold Johnston, Sr. and Joan Binns Johnston. He passed from this life, surrounded by his family at his home in Bastrop, on March 16, 2011. Bob was the owner of Johnston Construction Company and FABCO Industries of Bastrop. He is preceded in death by his father and a brother, Charles "Bubba" Johnston. Bob is survived by his wife of 33 years, Cheryl Johnston of Bastrop; his daughter, Kelly Johnston Bennett and her husband, Hunter Bennett, a grandson, Hays Bennett all of Oak Grove, Louisiana; his mother, Joan Johnston of Bastrop; two brothers, Donald Johnston and his wife, Kerri Johnston of Bastrop, Harold Johnston, Jr. and his wife, Angela Johnston of Sterlington, Louisiana; and a sister, Charlotte Johnston Repp and her husband, Mike Repp of Bastrop. Serving as pallbearers are Bill Spyker, J.R. Wells, Casey Stock, Bobby Thurman, David Landress, Calvin Lusby, Tommy Sowyers, and Frank Hufftey. Honorary pallbearers are Randy Sivils, Larry Manning, Randy Kellick, and Hugh Dreher. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop. For those who wish, the family suggest memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-1942. Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA. Published in The News Star on March 17, 2011

Jerry Lee Perkins Memorial services for Mr. Jerry Lee Perkins, age 72 of Grayson, will be held at 6:00 PM Friday, March 18, 2011 from the sanctuary of Pine Hill Baptist Church in Olla with Rev. David McGuffee officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until time of service Friday evening at the church. He was born in Clarks, LA on February 23, 1939 to the union of William Arthur Perkins and Annie Mae Hutson Perkins and passed from this life on Friday, March 11, 2011 at Citizens Medical Center. He worked as a carpenter and welder throughout his life and served in the Army. He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson; Timothy Paul Kelly. Survivors include two sons: Richard Lee Perkins and wife, Charlotte of Urania and Robert Darren Perkins and wife, Rushelle of Priest River, ID, daughter; Beckey Hatten and husband, Rick of Grayson, sister; Teresa Fatheree and husband, Mike of Columbia, nine grandchildren: Kenneth Kelly, Bobby Kelly, Rebecca Noland, Richie Perkins, Brittany Perkins, Jerry Malcolm Perkins, Jake Perkins, Justin Perkins and Jeremy Perkins, great-granddaughter; Sara Michelle Kelly and the love of his life; Darlene Odessa Perkins. "I came into this world with nothing, left this world with nothing, but I planted three seeds." Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA. Published in The News Star on March 17, 2011

Martin A. Verhagen, Sr Funeral services for Mr. Martin A. Verhagen, Sr., age 78, of Tallulah, Louisiana will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2011, in the First Baptist Church of Tallulah, with Rev. John W. Rushing officiating. Burial will follow in the Silver Cross Cemetery in Tallulah with Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home in charge of arrangement. Visitation will be Friday at the church from 9:00 a.m. to funeral time at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Verhagen died early Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at the University Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi, after a brief illness. He was born in Tallulah, Louisiana and had lived here most all of his life. He was a retired school superintendent with the Madison Parish School System. Mr. Verhagen was a coach, teacher and a principal. He also worked for 15 years as Tech-Prep Coordinator for Tallulah Vocational School in Tallulah. He served his country in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Tallulah. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Verhagen of Tallulah. One son, Martin A. Verhagen, Jr., and wife Kim, grandson, A.J. all of Monroe, LA; one daughter, Stacy V. Solet and husband Mike of Houma, LA; grandchildren: Conner Westmoreland, Morgan Westmoreland, Cydney Westmoreland and Scarlett Hall. Active pallbearers: Harold "Sonny" Clark, Don Pennington, Terry Murphy, Bill Querry, Wayne Edwards and Todd Westmoreland. Honorary pallbearer: James Washburn. Donations may be made to: Cancer Foundation League of Monroe, LA and Alzheimer's Association . Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA. Published in The News Star on March 17, 2011

Rapheal M. Armstrong, 11 WINNSBORO — Rapheal M. Armstrong, a student, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at River of Life Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Greater Union Baptist Church. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home.

Clifford O. Benson, 68 Clifford O. "Buckshot" Benson of Calhoun, a professional cowboy, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Lauretha Bennett, 88 Lauretha Bennett of Monroe and formerly of Bastrop, a homemaker, died March 9. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. at Tennant Funeral Home Inc., Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery,

Myra W. Brantley, 92 FARMERVILLE — Myra W. Brantley, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Liberty Hill Baptist Church. Burial is in Liberty Hill Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

Jessie Brass, 81 DELHI — Jessie Brass, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Cloud Creek Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland. Burial is in the church cemetery.

Gladys Burk, 95 NATCHEZ, Miss. — Gladys Burk, formerly of Rayville, a retired bookkeeper, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Sybil McCarty Christman, 85 Sybil McCarty Christman of Monroe, retired PBX supervisor-instructor for Bell South, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at College Place Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Karen Fortenberry, 45 COLUMBIA — Karen Louise Haring Fortenberry, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Holly Grove Baptist Church near Wisner. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Dora Fudge, 63 BASTROP — Dora Fudge, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Lightwood Baptist Church, Lightwood. Burial will be in Lightwood Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Andrew Earl Gorden, 50 HOUSTON — Andrew Earl Gorden, formely of Epps, a forklift driver, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Greater One Church, Delhi. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Marlene Green, 69 Marlene Green of West Monroe, a retired truck bookkeeper, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Daniel S. Hart 77 WINNSBORO — Daniel S. Hart, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church, Liddieville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Willard May Sr. 83 DELHI — Willard May Sr., a contractor, died March 10. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater One Church, Delhi. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in St. John Community Cemetery.

Irma Jean Mayfield, 57 Irma Jean Mayfield of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Claude Poindexter, 76 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Claude Poindexter, a laborer, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James A.M.E. Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home. Burial arrangements are incomplete.

Suzanne Reed, 86 RUSTON — Suzanne Gail Anderson Reed died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Thursday until time of service at the church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Rev. John Lee Stewart 73 The Rev. John Lee Stewart of Monroe, salesman for Coca-Cola, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Oak Ridge.

Margertree Taylor, 67 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Margertree Taylor, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Lake Providence High School Auditorium. Visitation is Friday 1-5 p.m. at Brannum Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gaither Cemetery.

William Tullos, 92 NEWELLTON — William Loyd Tullos, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at First United Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Sallie H. Weems, 79 DELHI — Sallie H. Weems died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

James Anderson Wiley, 80 QUITMAN — James Anderson Wiley, a sawmill laborer, died Friday. Services are noon Friday at St. Rest Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Thursday at Kings Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Cleonese Williams, 47 SHREVEPORT — Cleonese Williams, formerly of Rayville, a supervisor, died Monday. Service are 11 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Churuch, Rayville. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the Congo Cemetery, Oak Ridge.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Farris, Earl: 11 Saturday, Seigles Community Baptist Church, West Monroe. Hegwood, Robert L.: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Palestine Baptist Church

March 18, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Marshall Quinn Blackwell Funeral services for Marshall Quinn Blackwell, 69, of Mangham, LA, will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, March 20, 2011, at Mangham Methodist Church with Bro. Marshall Sevier officiating. Interment will follow at Gwinn Cemetery in Mangham under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Blackwell passed away March 17, 2011. He is preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie Reese and father, Charles Quinn Blackwell. He is survived by his step mother, Margaret Blackwell; sons, Marshall "Mark" Blackwell, and Robert Blackwell and Cindy McGrew; daughter, Lauren Wood; grandchildren, Melissa Ceney, Annie Blackwell, and Bennett Blackwell; great-grandchild, Blaine Ceney; brothers, Robert Reese and C. Q. Blackwell; and sister, Bonnie Bennett. An Attorney for many years in Monroe, and avid fisherman and hunter, Marshall will be dearly missed by many friends and family. Pallbearers will be Tim Meredith, Andrew Prince, Michael Cummings, Michael Sivils, and David Standard. Honorary pallbearers will be Jarvis Thomas and members of Wooten Hollow Hunting Club. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 19, 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 March 18, 2011

Arshal Lee Brister Funeral services for Arshal Lee Brister, 86 of West Monroe will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 19, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Greg Clark and Rev. David Moreland . Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Brister was born February 20, 1925 in Sikes, La and passed away March 17, 2011 in Monroe, LA. He was a charter member of Cedar Crest Baptist Church and Caney Hunting Club. Mr. Brister served in the United States Army during World War II and was part of the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Brister retired from Graphic Packaging after many years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Yancey Brister, 3 brothers, Louis, Pete and Holland Brister; a son, Jim Brister. He was a kind and gentle giant and never met a stranger. Mr. Brister was an avid sportsman and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed visiting and spoiling his grandkids. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Kathleen Brister; sons, Macky Brister and wife Dianne and Tommy Brister and wife Kim; daughter-in-law, Sandy Brister; sisters, Vetolie Gates, Virginia Hoover and Audra Pesnell; brothers, Stanley Brister, Homer Brister and Bobby Brister; grandchildren, Matthew Brister, Alanna LaBorde, Skye Brister, Lacey Brister and Kim Storm; 4 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and many other relatives. Pallbearers will be Matthew Brister, Kendall Farrar, Terry Brister, Larry Brister, Barry Brister, Hollis Gates, Randy Anding and Mike Brister. Thanks to the War Veterans Home and most especially to Dr. Don Hammett. Memorials may be made to Cedar Crest Baptist Church building fund. Visitation will be Friday 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 March 18, 2011

Sybil McCarty Christman Funeral services for Sybil McCarty Christman will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2011, at College Place Baptist Church in Monroe with Rev. Jimmy Pitson officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Christman was born August 6, 1925 in Sikes, LA to the union of George Monroe McCarty and Nola Crain McCarty. She passed away at North Monroe Hospital after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her parents; her sister, Inez Kidd; and her brothers, DJ McCarty, Charles McCarty, and Douglas McCarty. Mrs. Christman graduated from Sikes High School in 1942. During World War II, she worked at the Munitions Plant in Minden. After that, she began working at South Central Bell as an operator and eventually retired as a PBX supervisor-instructor. She was a member of the Quota Club of Monroe for over 50 years. Sybil was recognized for her many contributions to that organization at her 50th anniversary. She was a longtime member of College Place Baptist Church in Monroe. She especially enjoyed arranging activities and outings for the Primetimers Group of senior citizens. In retirement, she loved to travel, especially to Oregon and Europe to see her family. Sybil and Emmett saw many points of interests throughout the world. She was always able to talk to anyone she met and loved to see new sites. Sybil is survived by her husband of 63 years, Emmett S. Christman; her daughters: Debbie Risinger of Beaverton, Oregon; Jan and her husband Brad Vowell of Weilerbach, Germany; two grandchildren: Stewart Risinger of Beaverton, OR and Lynn Risinger of Eugene, OR; along with many nephews and nieces. Serving as pallbearers are Dr. Elton Barrett, Connor Christman, Travis Davis, Travis Freeman, Russ Morrow, Mickey Charles McCarty, and Paul White. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. For those who wish, the family suggests memorials be made to College Place Baptist Church at 301 Sherrouse Avenue, Monroe, LA 71203. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 18, 2011

Zola "Maxine" Copeland Funeral services for Zola "Maxine" Copeland, 71 of Downsville, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Pleasant Valley Assembly of God. Rev. Norman Riordan and Rev. Tracy Ables will be officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Maxine was born September 23, 1939 in Calhoun, LA. She never met a stranger. She loved her family and was a loving caretaker. She also loved Southern Gospel music. She passed away at home surrounded in the comfort of her family and went on to be with Jesus. Maxine was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, James Copeland and her parents Buddy and Bertha Frost. She is survived by her children; Mark Copeland and wife Melanie, Chrystal Copeland Cory and Jennifer Copeland Noble and husband Carl; and sister, Dixie Frost Hennington and husband Thomas; grandchildren, Matthew, Joshua and Wesley Copeland, Tyler and Hunter Cory. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers along with Kerry Jordan. Visitation will be Friday, March 18, 2011 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 March 18, 2011

Sheila Ann McDade Desadier Celebration of the Life of Mrs. Sheila Ann McDade Desadier, 62, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM Saturday, March 19, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Brother Cecil Herrington of West Heights Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be held at Chatham Cemetery. Mrs. Desadier was born November 30, 1948 in Laurel, MS and passed away on November 17, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Desadier will forever be remembered as a loving wife and mother. "Gram" to her grandchildren. "Sissy" to her nieces and nephews. Mrs. Desadier endured a long courageous battle with cancer. She never met a stranger, and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lanell and James McDade, her brother, James "Bubba" McDade; and her step-mother, Louise McDade. She is survived by her husband, Willie Desadier, their daughter and her husband, Susan and Robert Breedlove; grandchildren, Anna and Williams Desadier Breedlove; sister, Sherry and husband Jimmy Holton, sister, Donna and her husband Ray Edwards; and brother, David and his wife Lee Ann McDade. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jason Lawrence, James Adams, Lance Vance, Holton Vance, Brian McCrary, and Jean Coontz. Honorary Pallbearer is Jeremy Edwards. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, March 18, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Don Hammitt, Ann Grey, and his staff, the Oncology Team at Willis Knighton, Shreveport, and also the kind staff at Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 18, 2011

Thomas "Tommy" Ray Williams Funeral services for Mr. Thomas "Tommy" Ray Williams, age 58, of Eagle Lake, Mississippi, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 19, 2011, at the First Baptist Church in Tallulah, Louisiana with Rev. John Rushing officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Tallulah with Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Mr. Williams died early Thursday on March 17, 2011, at his home in Eagle Lake, Mississippi. He was born in Tallulah, Louisiana, and had lived there most of his life. He worked for Mutal Credit Union as the lending director in Vicksburg, Mississippi for the past 3 and a half years. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Ralph Williams. Survivors include: one daughter, Amber Rae Williams King and husband, Kiley King of Tallulah, Louisiana; one son, Thomas "Cole" Williams of Monroe, Louisiana; and their mother, Gladys Smith Williams; two granddaughters, Madisyn Kate King and Gracyn Elizabeth King of Tallulah, Louisiana; mother, Agnes Williams of Tallulah, Louisiana; two brothers, Terry Williams of Eagle Lake, Mississippi and Wayne Williams and wife, Roxy of Tallulah, Louisiana; two sisters, Martha Williams and Renee Williams, both of Tallulah, Louisiana. Pallbearers will be Mike Ellis, Howard Zeigler, Doug Husky, Carl Hill, Stuart Moberly, and Bill Paxton. Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA. Published in The News Star on March 18, 2011

Evelyn Sanders Aldridge, 79 BASTROP — Evelyn Sanders Aldridge, retired school bus driver, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Carter Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Sha'Keriona Edwards, infant. TALLULAH — Sha'Keriona Edwards, infant daughter of Shreka Pierson and Jake Edwards, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Visitation is Friday before the service. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Daniel S. Hart 77 WINNSBORO — Daniel S. Hart, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church, Liddieville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Emily Jackson 91 TALLULAH — Emily Jackson died March 10. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Homeh. Visitation is Friday before the service. Burial will be in Lakewood Baptist Church Cemetery, St. Joseph.

Owen Ivie, 77 Owen "Jack" Ivie of Monroe, retired carpenter, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Peniel Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. Saturday until time of service at the church. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

Alonzo Lindsey, 66 AMHERST, Wis. — Alonzo Lindsey, formerly of Pioneer, an engineer, died Tuesday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville

Dorothy Paynes, 57 TALLULAH — Dorothy Paynes died March 12. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery,

Jerry L. Perkins, 72 GRAYSON — Jerry Lee Perkins, carpenter, died March 11. Memorial services are 6 p.m. Friday at Pine Hill Baptist Church, Olla, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 5 p.m. until time of service at the church.

Virgie Mae Sanders Reed, 84 DUBACH — Virgie Mae Sanders Reed, retired seamstress, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hopewell Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Kings Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery.

James Thomas, 68 CROWVILLE — James "Roy" Thomas, auto parts store owner, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Milian Charles Thornton, 89 FARMERVILLE — Milian Charles Thornton, retired bus driver, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Kings Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery,

Bernice. George Traylor, 68 MARION — George Traylor, machine operator, died March 11. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at St. Paul Baptist Church. Burial will be in St. Paul No. 2 Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Congo Cemetery, Oak Ridge.

Sallie H. Weems, 79 DELHI — Sallie H. Weems died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Newton Baptist Church. Visitation is prior to the service. Burial will be in Newton Community Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Edna Spencer Whitten, 78 Edna Spencer Whitten of West Monroe, retired cashier, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Armstrong, Raphael: 1 p.m. Saturday, River of Life Church, Winnsboro. Bennett, Lauretha: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Bastrop. Brass, Jessie: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Cloud Creek Baptist church, Delhi. Christman, Sybil M.: 10 a.m. Saturday, College Place Baptist Church, Monroe. Farris, Earl: 11 Saturday, Seigles Community Baptist Church, West Monroe. Fortenberry, Karen L. H.: 11 a.m. Friday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Fudge, Dora: 2 p.m. Saturday, Lightwood Baptist Church, Bastrop. Gorden, Andrew E.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Greater One Church, Delhi. May, Willard Sr.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Greater One Church, Delhi. Poindexter, Claude: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. James A.M.E. Church, Lake Providence. Rev. Stewart, John L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hopewell Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Taylor, Margertree: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lake Providence High School Auditorium. Tullos, William: 2 p.m. Friday, First United Pentecostal Church, Newellton. Wiley, James A.: Noon Friday, St. Rest Baptist Church, Quitman. Williams, Cleonese: 11 a.m. Saturday, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Rayville.

March 19 , 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Faye Lewis Funeral Services for Mrs. Faye Lewis, 59, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:30 PM Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Highland Baptist Church in West Monroe with Rev. Gordon "Skip" Dean officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Faye was born November 19, 1951 and passed away on March 18, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. She graduated from Weston High School in 1969. Faye received her B.S. Degree in 1973 from Northeast State University and her M.S. Degree in 1978 from Louisiana Tech University in dietetics. She resided in Jackson Parish until 1988 and moved to West Monroe. She retired from E.A. Conway in 2005 as a Registered Dietitian. Faye was very active in American Diabetes Association and the National Kidney Foundation. She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Lenton Lewis; her parents, Esther Lee Johns Robison and Zack Robison, Jr.; and a sister, Ruby Glenn Robison Pace. She is survived by her sister, Beverly Elkins and her husband Randy of Broken Arrow, OK; step-sons, Eric Clifton Lewis of Eros, LA; Daryl Duncan Lewis and his wife, Celina of Round Rock, TX; Thomas Lenton Lewis and his wife Glenda of West Monroe, LA; uncle, John Paul Johns of Jonesboro, LA; aunts, Jo Sarah Gullott of West Monroe, LA; and Carrie Sue McClure and her husband Glynn of Tunica, LA; nephews, Jason Plunkett and his wife, Lizzie and their two sons of Brandon, MS; David Elkins and his wife Katherine and their two sons of Tomball, TX; nieces, Leigh Ann Palermo and her husband Brent and their son and daughter of Houston, TX; Dawn DeShong and her children of Washington State; scores of cousins, several aunts by marriage, and many treasured friends at Highland Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be David Elkins, Malcolm Johns, Wesley Johns, Ricky McBride, Kermit Soileau, Ronny Townsend, Ricky Smith and Tim Langston. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 19, 2011

Sallie Hosea Weems Our Amazing wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother went home to be with her Jesus on Wednesday, March 16, 2011. A Celebration of her life was held Friday, March 18, 2011 at 2:00PM at Newton Baptist Church in Delhi. Rev. Terry Ganey and Rev. Eddie Shoemaker officiated. She was born in Delhi, LA to James Samuel & Sallie Fryer Hosea on November 25, 1931. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Lou Peters, Bessie Hogan, and Marvalye Jurls and brothers, Lonnie Hosea and Edward "Abe" Hosea. She is survived by her husband, Clinton Weems of Delhi and her children, Bruce & Tina Weems of Delhi, Glynn & Ginger Weems of Tallulah and Vicky Weems Burroughs of Longview, TX; six grandchildren, Brian & Amy Weems, Chris & Somer Weems, Jennifer Burroughs & fiance', Jarrod Cross, Melissa & Matt Rubin, Lori Jake Jenkins and Sarah Kate & Gary Neal; great grandchildren, Bennett & Hudson Weems, Fisher & "coming soon" Collin Weems, Austin Thompson and Remi & Colton Neal. Also by a special "Great Niece" Kristi & Tim Colvin, Christian, Isabel and Jude and many more nieces and nephews that she loved very much. She is also survived by one brother, Claude Earl Hosea & wife Alice of Delhi and one sister, Edna McVay of Farmerville, LA. "Lord, I acknowledge you as the only hope of my life on earth, this day and my life hereafter you are my Messiah." To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com Cox Funeral Home Delhi Published in The News Star on March 19, 2011

Edna Spencer Whitten Funeral services for Edna Spencer Whitten, age 78, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 20, 2011, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bro. Roger Baker will be officiating. Interment will follow at Lynn Cemetery Archibald, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Whitten was born October 28, 1932, in Richland Parish, LA, and passed away March 16, 2011, in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Whitten was preceded in death by husband, Namon F. Whitten daughter, Debra Faye Caples her brother, Charles E. Spencer. Mrs. Whitten is survived by her daughter, Kaye Frost and husband, Rickey and a son, Namon F. Whitten and Cissy; grandchildren, Tabitha Caples, Candie Rowton and husband, Chad , Brandy Caples, Nicole Ozark and husband Chris; great-grandchildren, Joseph and Josie Dupree, Jakob and Austin Rowton, Sidnie and Samuel Ozark; brother, Jerry Spencer and wife, Debbie and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jerry Spencer, Billy Whitten, Joseph Dupree, Chad Rowton, Randall Hutson, Chris Ozark. Honorary pallbearers will be Trey Spencer and Jakob Rowton. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Cornerstone Hospital and Dr. Shafiei. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 19, 2011, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mamaw you will always be in our hearts. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 19, 2011

March 20, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Peggy N. Dumas Baker A memorial service and Celebration of Life for Peggy N. Dumas Baker, 78, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, March 21, 2011, at Fair Park Baptist Church in West Monroe, with Bro. Waymond Warren officiating. Peggy was born in Spencer, LA, on November 20, 1932, on her mother's and grandmother's birthday. She went to be with the Lord on March 18, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman Clyde and Gordie Mae Dumas, and brothers Claudell and "Ike" Dumas. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Robert D. "Bob" Baker, Sr. of West Monroe, daughter Debra Langreck and husband Arnie, West Monroe, son, Robert D. "Bobby" Baker Jr. and wife Jackie, of Gainesville, FL, Grandchildren, Robert D. "Rob" Baker, III and wife Jessica of Newberry, FL, Matthew Langreck and wife Shannon of Jacksonville, FL, Kelly Moore and husband Brandon of West Monroe. Great grandchildren Eli and Presley Langreck, Scarlett Baker, and Gabrielle Moore arriving in June. Also her sister, Ernestine Pickens, Baton Rouge. For 30 plus years, she worked side by side at Baker's Hardware with her husband. She also taught Sunday School for many years at Edgewood, was a member of the choir, WMU and many other organizations. After retiring, she and Bob spent many years on the road traveling in their RV doing volunteer work in Colorado and south Texas. The family would like to express our thanks to Landmark Nursing Center for their excellent care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, Peggy requested donations be made to Fair Park Baptist Church Building Fund (WM), Multiple Sclerosis or the charity of your choice. Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 20, 2011

Martha Ann Jackson Bernard Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Ann Jackson Bernard, 73, of Farmerville, LA, will be held 10:00 AM Monday, March 21, 2011, at Fellowship Baptist Church near Dubach with Bro. Kenneth Nutt officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Mrs. Bernard went to her heavenly home on Saturday March 19, 2011. She was a retired store clerk with Walmart. She loved sewing, gardening, flowers and most of all her grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents: Ben Frank Jackson, Sr. & Eva Pearl Jackson; Infant son and a nephew: Philip C. Jackson. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 19 years CM Sgt. Ralph Bernard of Farmerville; 1 son: Jerry Clements (Daphne) of Lisbon, LA; 1 Daughter: Angela Kennedy (Bill) of Summerfield, LA; 3 Brothers: Ben Frank Jackson, Jr. of Springhill, LA; Richard Jackson (Sue) of Shreveport, LA; Clifton Jackson of Vienna, LA; 4 Grandchildren: Ginger Clements, Sarah Clements, Zachary Kennedy and Gracie Kennedy; Special close friends Holli Chandler, Martha Ann Kennedy, Shelly Kirkand, Ann Huth, Shelly Malsam, Terry Peterson, Elizabeth Sayers and Amanda Patton; Numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives and so many friends. Pallbearers: Rodney Peterson, Scott Malsam, Don Sayers, Gerald Moring, Roger Kirkland and Denis Gaston. Honorary Pallbearer: Bill Huth Visitation will be 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Sunday, March 20, 2011, at Farrar Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on March 20, 2011

Gladys Harrigill Burk Services for Gladys Harrigill Burk, 95, of Natchez, MS, formerly of Rayville, LA, who died March 16, 2011, at Magnolia House in Natchez, will be 11:00 AM Monday, March 21, 2011, at the Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel in Rayville, with Rev. Eddie Wren officiating. Burial will follow in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville. Visitation will be 9:30 AM until service time at the Funeral Home. She was born December 6, 1915, in Franklin County, MS, the daughter of Samuel Madison Harrigill and Kathryn French Harrigill. Gladys grew up in Stanton, MS, graduating from Washington High School in Washington, MS, and Hinds Junior College in Raymond, MS, where she was a member of their State Championship basketball team. She was employed by Muhearn Funeral Home and Flower Shop for more than 50 years. She worked in both Rayville and Monroe, LA. She was a long-time member of Rayville First Baptist Church in Rayville, where she sang in the choir and was active in WMU and Saints Alive group. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband-Wyatt J. Burk, her sister-Evalyn Beacham Thompson, and her brother - Albert Nesbit Harrigill. She is survived by two sisters-Alice Puhr of Moss Point, MS, and Mary Grace Gibson and husband Curtis of Natchez, and a number of nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her faithful friend, companion and caretaker Cora Edney. The family would like to thank Magnolia House in Natchez and its staff for the love and care given to Gladys who has been a resident there for several years. The family especially thanks the nurses and aids for their professional and personal attention during this time. We would also like to thank Hospice Compassus and its staff for the care and support it has provided Gladys and our family. Pallbearers are Rev. Roger Puhr, Ronald Puhr, Ryan Puhr, Linda Freeman, David Freeman, and Scott Harrigill. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on March 20, 2011

James P. "Jim" Evans, Jr. Funeral Services for Mr. James P. "Jim" Evans, Jr., 76, of West Monroe, LA, will be 10:00 AM Monday, March 21, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, with Rev. Woody Rimes officiating. Interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun, LA. Mr. Evans was born on November 18, 1934, in Waterproof, LA, and passed away on March 18, 2011, in Monroe, LA. He was owner and operator of J.M.E. Inc. of West Monroe. Jimbo enjoyed reading, loved to fish and watch Westerns. His pride and joy was loving Mary but most of all playing with his grandchildren. He served in the United States Army. Mr. Evans is preceded in death by his parents, Ella Nora Wright and James Preston Evans, Sr.; and his grandson, Jason Coody. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ruth Rugg Evans; children, Wanda Evans Linger, Denise "Sis" King, Wyatt King and his wife, Holly, and Kent King and his wife, Stephanie; grandchildren, J.R. Coody and his wife, Rachel, David Coody and his wife, April, Chris Ellis and his wife, Kristine, Nikki Clark and her husband Eric, Heather Breeding and her husband Andy; Derek King, Macie King, and Tabitah King; great-grandchildren, Jackson Coody, Victoria Breeding, Bryton Breeding, Donovan Breeding, Grace Clark, Christian Clark, and Caden Ellis; brother, John "Rusty" Wright and his wife, Claudia; sisters, Lynda Johnson and Mary Wood and her husband Travis; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Dunn, Bobby Dunn, Derrihon Dunn, Danny Johnson, Dino Scoby, and Robert Butler. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, March 20, 2011, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jerry's Kids or the charity of your choice for children. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 20, 2011

Barbara Watts Nethery Hodge Barbara Watts Nethery Hodge, 65 year old of Farmerville, LA. passed away at her residence on March 17, 2011. She was born on September 4, 1945 in Columbia, LA. Ms. Hodge went to Caldwell High School then continued her education at NLU where she received a bachelor's in History, Minor in Psychology and a Masters degree in social work. She worked for the office of Juvenile Probation and Parole in Ouachita parish for over 20 years then went back to work for the office of family support in Caldwell parish and finally retired from family support in union parish. Then married Elbert F. Hodge Jr. in 1995 they spent most of their time traveling the world. Ms. Hodge is survived by her daughter Brandy Nethery-Aucoin and husband Randy of New Orleans, LA.; son Dustin Nethery of Farmerville and her only Grandson; Blake Hayes Nethery; Sisters Doris Watts Dructor and husband Daniel of Toledo Bend and Nieces Kristin and Kathryn Esters, sister Peggy Watts McCormick and husband Frank of Monroe, LA. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Columbia, LA. under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. 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 March 20, 2011

Martha "Waldine" Manning Services for Mrs. Martha "Waldine" Manning will be Monday, March 21, 2011 at 3:00 pm in the Griffin Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Lamar Cemetery in Delhi, LA. under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. Visitation for Mrs. Manning will be Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Griffin Funeral Home from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Mrs. Martha "Waldine" Manning, 63 year old Computer operator of West Monroe, LA., passed away at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe on March 17, 2011. She was born on May 4, 1947 in Wilson, North Carolina. Mrs. Manning is survived by her loving husband of 43 years Mr. Willard Manning, her godson Adam Wayland and wife Lindsay, and goddaughter Amy Neel, and MANY other family and friends. Mrs. Manning had a ministry of help and love. 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 March 20, 2011

Tinsley Michelle Matte Graveside services for Tinsley Michelle Matte, infant daughter of Brad and Crystal Matte will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, March 21, 2011 at Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery with Bro. Bill Dye officiating and under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. God called our little angel, Tinsley Michelle Matte, home on March 13, 2011. She was preceded in death by her paternal great grandparents: Joe "Boots" Hodge and Joseph & Josephine Matte; maternal great grandparents: Wanda Hayes and John Willie Sharp and maternal grandfather: Joel B. Sharp. Left to cherish her memory are her parents: Brad & Crystal Matte; 3 brothers: Stanton Matte, Christian Matte and Brayton Matte; 1 sister: Piper Ann Matte; paternal grandparents: Bruce & Kathy "Kat" Matte and maternal grandparents: Sandra & Darryl DeCelle; paternal great grandmother: Ola Mae Hodge; maternal great grandparents: Rex Hayes, Ernestine Sharp and LaVerne DeCelle and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. "Our little Angel will be waiting for us in Heaven." In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on March 20, 2011

Vikki Jan Nielsen Sims Family and friends of Vikki Jan Nielsen Sims are invited to a visitation and celebration of her life on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, from 5:30 P.M. till 7:30 P.M. at the Sims' home in Bastrop, LA. Mrs. Sims was born on November 12, 1941, in Winnsboro, LA, and passed from this life on March 18, 2011. She was preceded in death by her mother Mrs. Marjorie Ella Stigall Nielsen and her father Louis Remy Nielsen. Mrs. Sims is survived by her husband Don Madison Sims of Bastrop; her daughter Mare' Jon Sims Brennan and husband Steve of Monroe; her son Cole Nielsen Sims and wife Paige of Sterlington; and her grandchildren Madison Elle, Blaine Cameron and Barrie Colleen Brennan and Patton Pankey, Mollie Frances and Sarah Jane Sims; sister-in-law Penny Sims; and family friend Robert Newton Aubrey. A true beauty and friend, Mrs. Sims was a past director for the Snyder Museum and Creative Arts Center in Bastrop and was the inspiration for DeltaStyle Magazine. She spent many years behind the scenes at DeltaStyle using her journalism skills honed at Louisiana State University's Daily Reveille and later at the Bastrop Daily Enterprise. She was a member and past president of Potpourri Study Club. Mrs. Sims and her family wish to thank all the people and churches who have supported her with prayer throughout her cancer-fighting efforts. She was especially grateful for Dr. Marilyn Leitch, Dr. Roderich Schwarz, Dr. Yull Arriaga and the staff at UT Southwestern's Harold Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center in Dallas, TX, and for the care of Premier Hospice in Bastrop. Mrs. Sims asked that memorials be made to UT Southwestern Medical Center, Office of Development, P.O. Box 910888, Dallas, TX 75391-0888 or to the charity of your choice. Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star from March 20 to March 22, 2011

March 21, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Katherine Young Arrington Katherine Young Arrington, 77, of Waco, TX, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011. Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, TX, with Ted Finkbeiner officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX. Katherine was born July 16, 1933, in West Monroe, LA, to Grady and Viola Wilhite. She is survived by her son Mike Franks of Dallas; daughters Pam Finkbeiner and husband Ted of Yuma, AZ; Lori Roller of Waco; and Glenda McCreary and husband Greg of Waco; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Bluebonnet Hospice, 307 Londerry, Waco, TX 76712 OakCrest Funeral Home 254-772-5272 Waco, TX Published in The News Star on March 21, 2011

William H. (Bill) Frith, Sr. Funeral services for William H. (Bill) Frith, Sr., 79, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, with Rev. Warren Eckhart officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Frith was born in Alto, LA, on November 14, 1931, and passed late Thursday night on March 17, 2011, in Monroe, LA. Mr. Frith was a retired businessman, served in the Korean Conflict, and long time member of North Monroe Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Lucille Moore and step-father, Claude Moore. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Jean Frith of Monroe, LA; daughter, Tammy Lombardi and her husband, Alan of Scottsdale, AZ; son Bill Frith, JR and wife, Mary of Collinston, LA; granddaughters, Leslie Frith of Forth Worth, TX and Amber Brewer of Monroe, LA; great grandsons Brayden and Adam Brewer, and several half brothers and sisters. Pallbearers will be Ralph Greer, Jeff Greer, Jimmy Greer, Terry Jo McDonald, Billy Burchfield, and Randy Wiggins. Honorary pallbearers will be Travis Bryan, Mark Battistone, and Tete Porcello. The family would like to thank Dr. Hubbard, Dr. Khalil, Agape Sunday School Class, and Avalon Nursing Home for their unwavering care and support. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Heart Association . Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, March 21, 2011, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of 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 March 21, 2011 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 Funeral Home Details Donate to American Heart Association

Fann B. Meyer Funeral services for Mrs. Fann B. Meyer, 80, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Victory Baptist Church with Rev. John Mark Little officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Meyer passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011, at Louisiana Extended Care Hospital. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church and an employee of General Motors until she retired after seventeen years of service. Mrs. Meyer was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey E. Meyer. Survivors include her sons, Larry Bryant and wife Linda, Ricky Thornton, Russ Thornton and wife Jean, and Ronnie Meyer; daughters, Kimberly Dudley and husband Don, Marjorie Cantrell and husband Dennis, Lori Meyer, Stacie Norton and husband Paul; fifteen grandchildren, and nineteen great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Trevor Rodgers, Early Ray Borden, Jimmy Mann, Kenneth Odom, Lanny McVay, and Alan McVay. Visitation will be Monday, March 21, 2011, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Victory Baptist Church. Memorial may be made to Victory Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 21, 2011

Lewis C. Nelson Services for Lewis C. Nelson, 91, will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Homer, LA, on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at 10:30 A.M. Burial will follow at the Arlington Cemetery in Homer. Visitation will be at the Rose Neath Funeral Home in Homer on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Mr. Nelson was born in Grand Junction, CO, on January 30, 1920. The son of Claude and Myrtle Nelson, he spent his early childhood on a ranch in the Little Delories area of Glade Park, CO. His family moved to the Appleton area near Grand Junction where he attended the Appleton school from the seventh thru twelth grades, graduating in 1937. He attended Western State College where he received his private pilot's license through the civilian pilot training program. In the fall of 1940, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corp. Upon graduating from flight school in Sept 1941, he was married to his childhood sweetheart, Clara Feiler on December 26, 1941. He was assigned to the flight test section of the Army Air Corp, primarily at the Lockheed Aircraft Factory in Burbank, CA. In 1945, he was replaced by Major Ira Bong who was the all time leading ace for the military. This was to have tragic consequence, as Major Bong was killed a few weeks later flight testing a P-80 Jet aircraft. Upon discharge in 1946, Mr. Nelson returned to Lockheed Aircraft and worked on the test program of the P-80 until the completion of the contract. He moved to El Dorado, AR, in 1948 and worked for McMillian Petroleum, Lion Oil Co., and Murphy Oil Co., where he spent twenty seven years, fifteen years as manager of the aviation department. He retired in 1983 and moved to Lake Claiborne and later to Arcadia, LA. He enjoyed fishing, boating and traveled extensively in their motor home. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where he served as deacon and elder for many years. The pride of his life was his family. He is survived by his wife Clara of 69 years; two sons, Robert Lewis Nelson and wife Mary of Lake Claiborne, LA, and Philip Noel Nelson and wife Donna of Monroe, LA; and a daughter Patricia Ann Campbell of Lafayette, LA; eight grandchildren and nineteen great grand children. Pallbearers will be Robert L. Nelson, Jr., Jon Robert Nelson, Craig Campbell, Phillip Nelson, Jay Nelson, Dan French and Chris Biggerstaff. Special Thanks from the Nelson family to Homer Memorial Hospital, HealthSouth and Dr Sam and Camille Abshire, Dr Moore and Dr Clint Bulter. In lieu of flowers, please give to the First Presbyterian Church in Homer or the Japan relief fund. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Homer, LA Published in The News Star on March 21, 2011

Dr. Troy Edward Redman, M.D. Troy Edward Redman, M.D., 83, of Calhoun, LA, a pioneer in establishing the American Heart Association's Advanced Cardiac Life Support program, died Sunday, March 20, 2011, after an extended illness. A member of the 1985 National Conference on Standards and Guidelines for CPR and ECC, he was Vice-President and President of the American Heart Association-LA 1984-1986 and was awarded the "Silver Torch," the highest volunteer recognition award, for his outstanding leadership and guidance. Funeral services for Dr. Redman will be graveside at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA, 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Officiating will be Dr. Greg Clark assisted by Rev. Dale Walker. Interment will follow under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Dr. Redman was born in Lead Hill, AR, son of the late Erskine and Ruth Redman and graduated from Neosho High School in 1945. After serving two years in the U.S. Navy, he earned a BS in Chemistry from Hendrix College in 1954, a BS in Medicine at Arkansas State Teachers College in 1954, and his M.D. from the University of Arkansas Little Rock in 1958. He completed his internship at St. Vincent's Infirmary 1959 and preceptorship in Internal Medicine with Dr. James Wortham, former Dean of the University of Arkansas Medical School, in 1960. His fellowship in Internal Medicine was at Ochsner Clinic and Foundation Hospital, New Orleans, from 1960 to 1965, with additional training in Rheumatology. He served as Medical Director at E.A. Conway Hospital, Monroe, LA, to establish a resident training program in association with Ochsner Clinic 1962-1963. American Board of Internal Medicine 1964. Dr. Redman was in private practice in Internal Medicine in Monroe, LA, from July 1964 to August 2001. He was an active staff member of St. Francis Medical Center, Monroe, and North Monroe Community Hospitals. He served on the National Faculty and Board of Directors of the American Heart Association; was member and physician consultant Ouachita Parish Heart Council and many other positions concerning cardiac care in Louisiana; established training programs and lectured nurses and physicians in ACLS and Electrocardiography; and helped St. Francis Medical Center become the first hospital in the nation to begin these programs. He was Chairman, Continuing Education Committee and Director of Coronary Care Unit, St. Francis Medical Center. He was Charter Member and Secretary, Physician's Electrocardiographic Data Service, Inc., Monroe, LA. He was a member of the American Medical Association, Louisiana State Medical Society, Ouachita Parish Medical Society, American Society of Internal Medicine, Louisiana Society of Internal Medicine, Southern Medical Association, and American Heart Association. Dr. Redman attended Baptist church as a child, was a member of the Presbyterian Church 1953 to 2005, and served as Elder for many years. He joined Cedar Crest Baptist Church West Monroe in 2005. He was active in Indian Guides and supported other community endeavors such as Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Shirley Ann Adams Redman; two daughters Mary Kathleen Dupree of Calhoun and Margaret Suzanne Redman of Jacksonville, AR; one son, Michael Edward Redman and his wife Angela Yvette of West Monroe; one sister Mary Ellen Wade and niece Ruth Elizabeth Page and husband Roger Page of Little Rock, AR; three grandchildren Georgia Kathleen Dupree of Calhoun; Kathlyn Elizabeth Redman and Logan Trase Redman of West Monroe; numerous other relatives and many dear friends. Pallbearers will be Burl Humphries, Dewaine Lenard, Marshall Boyd, Jim Gregory, and Jimmy Bice. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Ouachita Parish Medical Society; member-brothers of Cedar Crest Baptist Church; Mike Frost; Jackie Miller; Hershel Henry; Roger Page, Lance Waldrop; Ken Wagley. The family wishes to express heartfelt thanks to Dr. Hershel Harter, Dr. Arthur Liles, Dr. Frank Weinholt, Dr. Brian Krier, Dr. Sumna Kuruvilla, and many other doctors, members, and staff of the medical community; and all the Ridgecrest Community Care Center and Hospice Compassus for their loving care of Dr. Redman during his illness. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 21, 2011

Peggy N. Baker, 78 Peggy N. Dumas Baker of West Monroe, a retired Bakers Hardware worker, died Friday. A memorial service is at 11 a.m. Monday at Fair Park Baptist Church West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Bernice R. Bartlett, 89 Bernice R. Bartlett of Monroe, homemaker, died Sunday. Visitation is 9 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Martha A. Bernard, 73 FARMERVILLE — Martha Ann Jackson Bernard, a retired sales clerk for Walmart, died Saturday. Services are at 10 a.m. Monday at Fellowship Baptist Church near Dubach. Burial is in Fellowship Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

Kenneth L. Bunn, 53 Kenneth Leon Bunn, of West Monroe, an employee with Louisiana Fabrication Fitter, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James P. Evans Jr., 76 James P. "Jim" Evans Jr., of West Monroe, owner and operator of J.M.E. Inc. of West Monroe, died March Friday. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun.

J.R. 'Jack' Farmer, 90 CHOUDRANT — J.R. "Jack" Farmer died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.

Tinsley M. Matte, infant Tinsley Michelle Matte, the infant daughter of Brad and Crystal Matte of Monroe, died March 13. Graveside services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery near Farmerville. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.

Haskel E. Spigner, 91 MER ROUGE — Haskel E. "Shorty" Spigner, a retired International Paper Company employee, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Janie C. Stephens 74 HEBERT — Janie Crawford Stephens, a retired school bus driver for the Caldwell Parish School System, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Fellowship Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in the Hewitt Cemetery at Mangham under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

Charles D. Turner Sr., 37 Charles David "Bubba" Turner Sr. of West Monroe, a truck driver, died Saturday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at Calhoun Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Anderson, Irma Jean: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mount Arack Baptist Church, Doodleville. Braddock, Melvin Vernie: 2 p.m. Monday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burk, Gladys: 11 a.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Frith, William H. Sr.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Manning, Martha: 3 p.m. Monday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Sims, Vikki Jan: 5:30 p.m., family home, Bastrop. Turner, Charles David: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Calhoun Cemetery. Willis, Allen L: 2 p.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

March 22, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Bernice R. Bartlett Funeral services for Mrs. Bernice R. Bartlett, 89, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 23, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Dr. Allison Moody officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Bartlett passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011, at Christus St. Joseph's Assisted Living. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Monroe, the Women's Circle and Knit and Sew Group at the church, the Board of Directors of YWCA, CAR and DAR. Mrs. Bartlett volunteered at the Aviation Museum and for North Monroe Hospital. She attended Georgia State Teachers College. Mrs. Bartlett was preceded in death by husband, Charles Bryant and husband of forty-eight years, William "Bill" G. Bartlett, Jr.; daughter, Beverly Bryant Brown; and granddaughter, Lynn Brown. Survivors include her daughter, Betty Paul and husband Lloyd "Buddy" of Ferriday, LA; sons, William G. Bartlett III of Calhoun, and Robert E. Bartlett and wife Maureen of Jackson, LA; one sister, Vera R Culbreath of Decatur, GA; grandchildren, Robert L. Brown, Aaron Paul, Jordan Bartlett, Chadwick Bartlett, Ryan Paul, and Zachary Bartlett; one brother-in-law, James Bryant of Dallas, TX; and lifelong friend, Mrs. Clyde McNair Parks of Clemson, SC. Pallbearers will be Robert Brown, Aaron Paul, Jordan Bartlett, Ryan Paul, Gary Caston, Ronnie Haneline, and Richard Smith. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 22, 2011

Charles A. (C.A.) Green Funeral services for Mr. Charles A. (C.A.) Green, age 88, of Farmerville, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at First Baptist Church of Farmerville. Officiating will be Rev. Kurt Auger. Interment will follow at Farmerville City Cemetery in Farmerville, LA., under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Farmerville. C.A. was born on June 25, 1922 and passed away on March 20, 2011. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Farmerville. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theater aboard the U.S.S. Nester and the U.S.S. Vestal and in the Korean War at Barbar's Point Naval Air Station in Hawaii. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW and was a Shriner. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and four sisters. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Cleolis Hudson Green of Farmerville, LA; daughter Vicki Lynn Green of Monroe, LA; sister-in-law Clovis Byrd of Shreveport, LA; beloved canine companion, Lucy; and numerous nieces and nephews and their children and grand-children. Pallbearers are nephews and great nephews. Honorary pallbearers are Sonny Auger, Don Barron, Joe Schick, Charles Turnage, Max Hearn, John Dru Taylor, Cal Jones, Royce Dyer, and Wendell Rogers. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 3100 Samford Avenue, Shreveport, LA. 71103. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on March 22, 2011

Dorlean Acreman, 90 CARTHAGE, Miss. -- Dorlean Acreman, formerly of Monticello, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. George T. Baggett, 54 SCOBEY, Miss. -- George Thurnal Baggett, a nurse anesthetist, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Chris Bankston, 24 Chris Bankston of Monroe, a technician for Jackson Refrigeration, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Kenneth L. Bunn, 53 Kenneth Leon Bunn of West Monroe, fabrication fitter/welder for Steel Fabricators, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. J.R. 'Jack' Farmer, 90 CHOUDRANT -- J.R. "Jack" Farmer, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Rock Corner Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Mineral Springs Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Vaudie Foster, 85 Vaudie Foster of West Monroe, retired from Graphic Packaging, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. William H. Frith Sr., 79 William H. "Bill" Frith Sr. of Monroe died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Lavaga H. James, 85 RUSTON -- Lavaga Haggblad James died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Unionville Cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Rodney McCarty, 50 JONESBORO -- Rodney McCarty, a Steel Fabricators worker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.Fann B. Meyer, 80 Fann B. Meyer of Monroe, retired from GM Guide Plant, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Victory Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Dr. Troy E. Redman, 83 Dr. Troy E. Redman of Calhoun, retired medical doctor, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Loretta Rollins, 66 JONESBORO -- Loretta Rollins, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Rose M. Watts, 66 BASTROP -- Rose Mary Watts, a retired bookkeeper, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Beekman Cemetery, Beekman. Dorothy Wiley, 57 TALLULAH -- Dorothy Wiley died March 12. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah. Arrangements are under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Alice M. Wilmore, 46 Alice May Wilmore of Monroe died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Herman Wilson, 83 Herman Wilson of Monroe, a retired principal, died Friday. Services are noon Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Anderson, Irma Jean: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mount Arack Baptist Church, Doodleville. Frith, William H. Sr.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Stephens, Janie Crawford: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Fellowship Baptist Church, Columbia. Turner, Charles David: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Calhoun Cemetery, Calhoun.

March 23 , 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Chris Bankston Funeral services for Chris Bankston will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Rowland Road Baptist Church in Monroe with Brother Norman Bryant officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Chris was born on January 27, 1987 in Monroe, LA and passed away on March 20, 2011 in Monroe, LA. He was employed with Jackson Refrigeration as a technician. He had a passion for music and was an accomplished drummer. He was a member of Rowland Road Baptist Church. Chris was an avid fan of the New Orleans Saints and the LSU Tigers. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Burton and his father, Steve Bankston. Chris is survived by his mother, Renee Bankston; sisters, Chanelle Lahrmann and Colie Kays and her husband, Clay; grandmother, Virginia Burton; uncle, Jeff Gilson; niece, Vegas Kays; nephew, Tripton Kays; special friend, Casey Smith and her son, Elijah Smith; and a host of friends and other relatives. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 23, 2011

Vaudie Lee Foster Funeral Services for Miss Vaudie Lee Foster, 85, of West Monroe, LA will be held 10:30 AM Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the Living Way Apostolic Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Nathan Thornton officiating. Interment will follow at Luna Methodist Church Cemetery in West Monroe. Miss Foster was born on June 27, 1925 and passed away at her residence in West Monroe, LA on March 21, 2011. She was a member of Living Way Apostolic Church in West Monroe, LA and is preceded in death by her parents, George and Mattie Foster; three brothers, Pete Foster, Theodore Foster, and Jesse Foster and by her sister, Mary Magalene. Survivors include her sisters, Hazel Foster and Dollie Hemphill along with a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be Willie Kerrigan, Alsey Franks, William Page, Kenny Chilton, Marlin Jones, and Kenny Howard. Her nephews and great nephews will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Living Way Apostolic Church inWest Monroe. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 23, 2011

Virginia Taylor Jenkins Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia Taylor Jenkins, age 84, of Bernice will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, March 24, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Bernice. Officiating the service will be Rev. Charles Malone assisted by Rev. Lamar Skinner. Interment will follow at Bernice City Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mrs. Jenkins was born April 30, 1926 and passed away March 11, 2011 following a lengthy illness. She is preceded in death by her husband; Louie A. Jenkins and brother: Melvin Taylor. Mrs. Jenkins was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bernice for over 60 years. She was a devoted wife and mother who dedicated her life to caring for her family. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and later with her friends in Yesterdays Youngsters. She is survived by sons: Ronald L. Jenkins and wife Dianna of Bernice, and Richard Taylor Jenkins and wife Susan of Dubach; daughters: Jennifer Jenkins Floyd and husband Hershel of Ruston, and Bettye Lou Jenkins Mahoney and husband Michael of Roseville, CA; grandchildren: Jeremy Jenkins of Dubach, Jessica Jenkins Wright and husband Adam of Dubach, Kate Floyd of West Monroe, Zachary Jenkins and wife Leslie of Bernice, Megan Jenkins and husband Larry of Atlanta, GA, Andrew Jenkins of Ruston, Molly Mahoney of Roseville, CA and Taylor Mahoney also of Roseville, CA; Sister Betty Ruth Taylor Ober of Bernice, and seven great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Jenkins, Zach Jenkins, Andrew Jenkins, Bill Mithcam, Robert Mitcham and David Gaar. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Bernice, LA. The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff and caregivers of The Arbor/Terrace of Ruston and Professional Hospice Care. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Bernice, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on March 23, 2011

Dorothy Futch Kirby Dorothy Futch Kirby was born on August 25, 1935 in Union Parish, Louisiana to Alma and Jesse Futch. Dorothy has two brothers, Don and Carl Futch. On November 27, 1963, Dorothy married Stanley Kirby. Dot and Stan have two children, Susan McDaniel of Austin, Texas, and Steve Curtis Kirby of Denver, Colorado. Dot has a grandson and a granddaughter in the Austin area, Kirby and Megan McDaniel, both children of her daughter Susan. Dot has a dachshund named Ivy Ann, who has been her loyal lap dog for many years. Dot was a caring and compassionate person who lived life to its fullest, and was loved by all who knew her. A celebration of Dot's life was held at her church in Austin, Texas on Wednesday. Friends may pay their respects from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 25, 2011 at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church Cemetery on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Dot's name to the American Heart Association . To share memories of Dot, please visit her website at www.cookwaldenchapelofthehills.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on March 23, 2011

Frank Anthony Serio, Sr. Frank Anthony Serio, Sr. passed from this life Saturday, March 19, 2011, after a brief illness. Frank was born in the Bronx, New York, on the 23rd of May 1922, as the only child of Umberto and Amelia Serio, both deceased. Frank was a World War II veteran, and began his military career as a second lieutenant in the U. S. Army Air Corp. in Santa Ana, California. Frank served in the European Theatre with the 413th Bombardment Squadron of the 96th Bomb Group of the 8th Air Force. During his tour, Frank flew 29, B-17 combat missions; for 24 of those missions, Frank served as the lead navigator for his Combat Wing. On D Day Frank led three combat sorties over Germany. Frank was awarded various metals and citations for meritorious achievements, including the Distinguished Flying Cross and Oak Leaf Clusters. Upon completion of his tour of duty, Frank was transferred to Selman Field to serve as a navigation instructor, where he met his wife of 65 years, the former Freida Grace Black. Frank retired from the US Air Force as a major. Throughout his years Frank was called upon to give talks to various schools, civic organizations, and veteran groups, including the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum. Frank retired from Universal CIT, owned a finance company for a period of time, and also retired from the Louisiana Department of Revenue and Taxation. Frank was an avid hunter, sportsman, golfer, and bridge player. He was an active member of the Memorial Methodist Church of Monroe, and authored many Letters to the Editor for Monroe Newspapers. Frank is predeceased by his daughter, Alice Ruth Patterson. Survivors include his wife; son, Frank Anthony Serio, Jr., living in SE Asia; 3 grandchildren, Amelia Lauren Serio, living in Oklahoma City, Frank Anthony Serio III, living in Tulsa, and Patricia Grace Patterson, living in St. Augustine, Florida; and one great grandchild, Olivia Serio. A memorial service is planned for a later date. In summing up the life of Frank Serio, one can only think of God's Holy word: "Well done thou good and faithful servant" - Matthew 25, v. 21. Published in The News Star on March 23, 2011

Karen Whitlock Mrs. Karen Porter Whitlock was born July 11, 1956 in Bastrop, Louisiana and she passed from this life on March 21, 2011 at her home in West Monroe. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Karen's life was centered around her family. She was a devoted and loving wife and mother. Her greatest joy were her children and grandchildren. They were her life's work. Mrs. Whitlock is preceded in death by her father, Harry "Bo" Porter. Surviving Karen is her husband of 35 years Roger Whitlock of West Monroe; two daughters, Nikki Whitlock of Bastrop and Erika Sutherlin and her husband Tim of West Monroe; a son Whit Whitlock and his wife Tammy of Bastrop; eight grandchildren, Madison Tucker, Cooper Tucker, Fisher Binns, Hunter Binns, Megan McQuillin, Beau McQuillin, Katelyn McQuillin, Katherine McQuillin and a grandchild in waiting; her mother Norma Porter of Bastrop; two brothers, Randy Porter and his wife Paula of Monroe and Charles Porter and his wife Kim of Bastrop; nephews Justin Porter and "Bo" Porter; nieces Staci Yokum and Ashlie Hill; father and mother-in-law, Jason M. Whitlock and Elaine Berry Whitlock of West Monroe; and a sister-in-law, Kim Hummel and her husband Kurt of West Monroe. Graveside funeral services at Christ Church Cemetery will be private for the family under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA. Published in The News Star on March 23, 2011

Elizabeth P. Armstrong, 57 Elizabeth P. Armstrong of Monroe died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Power Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Bernice R. Bartlett, 89 Bernice R. Bartlett of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Brian D. Bottley, 26 BATON ROUGE — Brian De'Shawn Bottley, formerly of Waterproof, a student, died March 15. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Prentis O. Coleman Jr., 67 DUNCANVILLE, Texas — Prentis Oliver Coleman Jr., formerly of Bonita, an educator, died March 16. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Charles 'C.A.' Green, 88 FARMERVILLE — Charles A. "C.A." Green, a retired iron worker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be in Farmerville City Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Jeanie F. Johnson, 63 MER ROUGE — Jeanie F. Johnson, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Alonzo Lindsey, 66 AMHERST, Wisc. — Alonzo Lindsey, formerly of Pioneer, an engineer, died March 15. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Rodney G. McCarty, 50 Rodney Glen McCarty of West Monroe, a skilled laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Wednesday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in St. Luke Baptist Church Cemetery, West Monroe. Virginia W. Snyder, 88 RUSTON — Virginia Webb Snyder died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Presbyterian Church of Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Pines Memorial Cemetery. Malvin Staff, 88 GRAMBLING — Malvin Staff, a retired educator, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Grambling. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kings Funeral Home, Ruston. Richard D. Wright, 58 Richard Donald Wright of West Monroe, a state Department of Transportation and Development employee, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bunn, Kenneth Leon: 10 a.m. Wednesday, White's Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe. Farmer, J.R. "Jack": 3 p.m. Wednesday, Rock Corner Baptist Church. James, Lavaga Haggblad: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston. Redman, Dr. Troy E.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Rollins, Loretta: 10 a.m. Thursday, Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro. Watts, Rose Mary: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Wilson, Herman: noon Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Monroe.

March 24 , 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Lynella Alma Cruse Russell Scarf Funeral services for Lynella Alma Cruse Russell Scarf, 91, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 26, 2011 at First United Methodist Church with Dr. Larry Stafford officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Scarf was born September 21, 1919 in Kelly, LA to Frank Columbus and Mattie Harris Cruse and passed away from this world into the loving arms of God on Wednesday, March 23, 2011. She graduated from the Louisiana State Normal College for Teachers (now Northwestern State University) with a B.A. degree. Lynella was an educator for thirty-two years, having taught in Kelly, Slidell, and Lee Roads, LA. A pastor's wife for thirty-seven years, serving with her husband, the late Rev. John E. Scarf in the Louisiana Conference of the United Methodist Church for twenty-five years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Anna Gray Noe Sunday School Class, United Methodist Women, Delta Kappa Gamma, Monroe Little Theatre, and Young at Heart. Mrs. Scarf was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, K.R. Russell and the Rev. John E. Scarf; three sisters, Claudia Cruse Brownlee, Pearl Cruse Johnson, and Maude Cruse Smith; four brothers, Versie, Geroy, Woodrow, and Verdie Cruse. She was also preceded in death by her special niece, Joycelyn Caulfield and her husband Bill of Rye Beach, NH; and two nephews, James G. Cruse and Robert F. Hales. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Kirby Frank Russell and his wife Helen of Oak Grove, LA; two grandchildren, K. Randall Russell and wife Nicki of Cherryville, NC and Monica R. Liberatore and her husband Philip of Asburn, VA; two great grandsons, Dustin and Seth Russell; one special great niece, Sonnie Drew and husband Barry of Eliot, ME and her children, Carrie Moskevich and husband Neil, Stacy Nunez Dobos; one great nephew, William Rocha of Houston, TX and his children, Christopher, Caulfield, Kristen, Jenna and Cassie Rocha; and a host of friends, especially those who helped care for her in the final months of her life. Pallbearers will be Charles Paige, Art Barton, Arnold Braddock, John Stafford, Randy Hanks, Mike Vining, King Scott and Benny Bellue. Honorary pallbearers will be Lory Frey, Ron Smith, Bruce Fuller, Everette Zeagler, and Doug Hudson. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, March 25, 2011 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 March 24, 2011

Virginia Brownie Webb Snyder Mrs. Virginia Brownie Webb Snyder, age 88 of Ruston, Louisiana; departed from this Earth on March 21, 2011. She was born to parents Vincent Jerome and Lena Guin Webb on September 19, 1922, in Winnfield, Alabama. A beloved wife and cherished mother, "Ginny" or "Gin" will be remembered for her gentle disposition, beautifully kind and ever-present smile, and her life-long devotion to her family. Mrs. Snyder loved the simple things in life. Whether it was working diligently in her yard and gardens, taking long walks on beautiful afternoons with her children and grandchildren, or taking pride in her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren; Virginia loved the simple pleasures that marriage, motherhood and life bestowed. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Ann Webb Gronstrom and Joy Webb Thorton; and brother, Dwight Webb. She is survived by her husband of sixty five years, Professor Robert C. Snyder, Sr.; three devoted children, seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren: Rebecca Snyder Howard and husband Dr. Rennie Howard of Williamsburg, Virginia; Stephana Snyder Dean and husband Albert "Bud" Dean of Bossier City, Louisiana; Dr. Robert Snyder, Jr. and wife Gayle Langley Snyder of Helena, Alabama; Dean Tad Howard of Georgetown University, wife Susan and son Grady Howard of Washington D.C.; Scottie Howard Brown and husband David Brown of Richmond, Virginia; Virginia "Ginny" Dean Nolen, husband Drew and children Melanie and Mary Elizabeth Nolen of Shreveport, Louisiana; Robbie Dean of Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana; Dr. Steven Snyder, wife Janet and children Will and Evelyn Snyder of Mobile, Alabama; Dr. Hunter Snyder, wife Jennifer and daughter Jillian Snyder of Madison, Alabama; and Molly Snyder of Helena, Alabama. She is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 24, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. The funeral service will be held at the Presbyterian Church of Ruston on Friday, March 25 at 2:00 PM with Reverend Edith Hill officiating. Graveside services at Pines Memorial Gardens will be held following the service under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers will be Tad Howard, Steven Snyder, Hunter Snyder, Robbie Dean, Drew Nolen, David Brown, and Wiley Hilburn. Honorary Pallbearers will be Clyde Thompson and Frances Thompson. The family would like to give special thanks to the Russ House of Ruston, Dr. Edward J. Mariano, and the loving care of those sitters that were with her in her final weeks. Memorials can be made to Lincoln Parish Library; the library that Mrs. Snyder's husband, Professor Robert Snyder, instrumentally helped form. Please contact the Lincoln Parish Library at 910 North Trenton Street, Ruston, Louisiana 71270. Online condolences can be made at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Published in The News Star on March 24, 2011

Richard Donald Wright Richard Donald Wright, 58, passed away March 21, 2011 at the Veterans Hospital in Shreveport, La. Mr. Wright was born on February 14, 1953 in Corpus Christi, TX. A memorial will be held Friday March 25, 2011, at 2:00 P.M. at the chapel of Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. Richard was a veteran of the Navy from 1971-1975 and was retired from the State of Louisiana where he worked for the Department of Transportation and Development. He is preceded in death by his father Milford Wright. Survivors include his mother Clariece M.Wright of West Monroe, La. Three sons: Richard M. Wright and wife JoAnn of Theriot, La., William D. Wright of West Monroe and Jeremy E. Wright of West Monroe. Three Daughters: Susan M. Grace and husband Andrew of Biloxi, Ms, Elizabeth A Wright of Calhoun La. Deborah L. Wright of Eros, LA. Sister Marsha L. Hattaway and husband Terry of Farmerville, La. Nine Grandchildren Nephews: Brad Crenshaw and wife of Whitehouse, Tx., Brandon Crenshaw and wife of Fort Polk, La. In Lieu of flower a donation can be made to War Veterans Home of Monroe. Online condolence can be made at www.griffin-funeralhome.com. Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe La. Published in The News Star on March 24, 2011

Dorlean T. Acreman, 90 CARTHAGE, Miss. — Dorlean T. Acreman, formerly of Monticello, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at New Hope Baptist Church, Monticello. Visitation is Thursday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Erlene Collins, 73 HAUGHTON — Erlene Collins, formerly of Wisner, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at South Central Cemetery, Wisner. Visitation is 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Pauline M. Cryer, 86 RAYVILLE — Pauline M. Cryer, formerly of Leesville, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Good Hope Baptist Church, Anacoco. Visitation is 11:30 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Vaudie L. Foster, 85 Vaudie Lee Foster of West Monroe, a retired inspector for Graphic Packaging, died Monday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Living Way Apostolic Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Luna Methodist Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Helen Griffin, 72 OCALA, Fla. — Helen Griffin, formerly of Union Parish, a cashier, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Bethel Baptist Church, near Lillie. Visitation is 1 p.m. Thursday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Amos Jackson, 90 Amos Jackson of Monroe, a retired welder, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is noon Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Oscar Johnson Funeral Home, Houston, Texas.

Bobby J. Jenkins, 64 Bobby Joel Jenkins of Monroe, owner of Longleaf Wood Products, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Dorothy Kirby, 75 AUSTIN, Texas. — Dorothy Kirby, formerly of Union Parish, an administrative assistant for the University of North Texas, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mount Tabor Cemetery, between Farmerville and Bernice. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Toni Jo Marchand, 48 WINNSBORO — Toni Jo Marchand, a teacher's aide, died Monday. Services are 4 p.m. Friday at River of Life Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 2 p.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Lake Lawn Mausoleum, Metairie, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Robert McCarty, 86 WISNER — Robert "Son" McCarty, a retired mechanic, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Lilly S. Rogers, 92 HOMER — Lilly B. Shults Rogers, a retired bank teller, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery, Farmerville.

Adelia N. Sandifer, 93 GRAYSON — Adelia O. Netherland Sandifer, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Jena.

Richard D. Wright, 58 Richard Donald Wright of West Monroe died Monday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Friday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED McCarty, Rodney Glen: 2 p.m. Thursday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Rollins, Loretta: 10 a.m. Thursday, Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro. Snyder, Virginia Webb: 2 p.m. Friday, Presbyterian Church, Ruston.

March 25, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Ruby Dye Guice Funeral services for Ruby Dye Guice, 98, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, March 25, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Charles Dupree officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Guice passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2011. She loved to bowl in her early years of life and loved later in life doing embroidery and word puzzles. Survivors include her daughter, Shelby Hare of Swartz, LA; two grandsons, Kent Hare and wife Anne of Natchitoches, LA, and Michael Hare and wife Pam of Foley, AL; great grandchildren, Tristan Hare, Michael Hare, Jr., and Magan Hare. Grandsons and great grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be Friday from 12:00 Noon until service time at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 25, 2011

Bobby Joel Jenkins Funeral services for Bobby Joel Jenkins, 64, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, March 25, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Warren Eckhardt and Rev. Glen Jenkins. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Jenkins, Owner of Longleaf Wood Products, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011. He attended North Monroe Baptist Church, was a member of the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association, and an avid outdoorsman. Mr. Jenkins was preceded in death by his father, Troy Lee Jenkins, and mother, Icy Lee Jenkins. Survivors include his wife, Gwen; daughter, Tiffany and Christopher Donald of Fairhope, AL and their children, Jack and Claire; five brothers, Kenny and Janice Jenkins of Crossett, AR, Glen and Sarah Jenkins of Corsicana, TX, Gilbert and Avanelle Jenkins of Bryant, AR, Robert and Pat Jenkins of Crossett, AR, and William J. and Linda Jenkins of Bartlett, TN; brother-in-law, Raymond and Margaret Horne of Monroe, LA; twenty-three nieces and nephews and sixteen great nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Greg Horne, Eric Beall, Greg Jenkins, Jeff Reid, Gerald Austin, and Brian Gilly. Honorary pallbearers will be Bishop Johnston III, Chris Donald, Ken Gable, Jerry Smith, Jim Nolan, Royce Young, Harold Roberts, Randy Fortenberry, and Vic Dees. Memorials may be made to M. D. Anderson. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 25, 2011

Carolyn Rebecca Quick Funeral services for Carolyn Quick, 57, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 26, 2011, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Rev. Mark Foster will be officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Caroyln was born March 2, 1954, in Monroe and passed away March 23, 2011, in West Monroe. She loved going to Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Church. Carolyn loved painting, gardening, arts and crafts. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, Bob Quick and mother, Eloise Silman. She is survived by a son, Robert Heath Quick and wife Jennifer and daughter Heather Quick Tyler and husband Brandon; granddaughter, Ashlyn Tyler; brother, Phillip Silman, Dennis Silman and wife Denise, Patsy Castle and husband Jimmy and James Silman; 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 from March 25 to March 26, 2011

RAYVILLE -- Nancy Elizabeth Smith Davis, a retired teacher, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Rayville First Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in New Salem Cemetery, Girard, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

James "Buddy" Evans, 84 OAK GROVE -- James William "Buddy" Evans, a retired farmer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Betty Green, 88 RUSTON -- Betty Green died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Olivia J. Hendricks, 81 Olivia Jean Hendricks of West Monroe, a secretary and homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Richard LeBrun Sr., 84 Richard Francis "Dick" LeBrun Sr. of West Monroe, retired general manager of Wilson Engraving Co., died Friday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Carolyn Quick, 57 Carolyn Quick of Calhoun, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

Randall Roshto, 53 RUSTON -- Randall Roshto died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Mary Beth Ross, 49 COLUMBIA -- Mary Beth Ross died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery.

Margaret L. Taylor, 86 WINNFIELD -- Margaret Lucille Taylor, a motel receptionist, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial will be in Garden of Memories under the direction of Southern Funeral Homes.

Shirley Ann Walker, 49 Shirley Ann Walker of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Christ Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery, Foules.

Crystal D. Wells, 27 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Crystal Danielle Wells, a nurse, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-10 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Grove City Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Baggett, George Thurmon: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Saint James Baptist Church, Monroe. Bottley, Brian De'Shawn: 1 p.m. Saturday, Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof. Coleman, Frank: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Monroe. Coleman Jr., Prentis Oliver: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Association Building, Collinston. Collins, Erlene: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, South Central Cemetery, Wisner. Cryer, Pauline M.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Good Hope Baptist Church, Anacoco. Dobbins, Alice Louise Holland: 11 a.m. Saturday, King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Gant Jr., John Will: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Grambling. Jackson, Amos: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Kirby, Dorothy: 10 a.m. Saturday, Mount Tabor Cemetery. Lindsey, Alonzo: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Pioneer. McCarty, Robert "Son": 10 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Wisner. Peacock, Norma Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Watson Baptist Church, West Monroe. Scarf, Lynella Alma Cruse Russell: 2 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, Monroe.

March 26, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

George Thurnon Baggett Brother George Thurnon Baggett was born January 9, 1957, in Scobey, MS. He went home to be with his Savior Saturday, March 20, 2011. He served as Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy. He was employed for 19 years as a nurse anasthetist in the LSU-System. George leaves to cherish his memories; the love of his life his devoted wife: Anatasia Johnson Baggett one sister: Mattie Baggett, four brothers: Fred Hal (Dorris),Ronald (Bessie) Baggett, Will (Maggie) Baggett and Micheal Dean Baggett, a Mother-In-Law: Margie Davis a sister-in-law: Antoinette Johnson and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. His services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, March 26, 2011, at The New Saint James Baptist Church, 1100 Richwood Road. Internment will follow in the Richwood Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 26, 2011

Ronald V. Haile Jr. Funeral Services for Mr. Ronald V. Haile Jr., 69, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, March 27, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with his son-in-law, Richard Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. Ronnie was born in Monroe, LA on September 26, 1941 and died on Thursday, March 24, 2011. He resided in West Monroe from his elementary years at Crosley School, attended West Monroe High School, Louisiana Tech University and Northeast Louisiana University. He was a member of First Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Ronnie is preceded in death by his grandson, Ronald Connor Hance; parents, Vance and Hazel Peters Haile and by his sister, Charlotte Bourland. Survivors include his wife of forty-seven years, Sandra Stancil Haile; three daughters, Kelly Haile, Robin Haile LaPietra and husband, Jesse and Terral Haile Anderson and husband, Richard; grandsons, Taylor, Chandler and Cole Hance, Zachary and Payton LaPietra, Colton, Trent and Drew Anderson; his prettiest granddaughter, Reagan LaPietra; and his wonderful mother-in-law, Bert Terral Stancil. R.V. enjoyed his life's work, and many friendships as he traveled Northeast Louisiana representing Haile's Audio-Visual Supply, with sales to schools, school boards and media centers. He loved and lived life to the fullest with his family and friends hunting, fishing, golfing, and sports, especially watching his grandchildren participate in sports. Our lives will be forever blessed, enriched and enjoyed because of memories made, time shared, life's lessons learned and most of all, love for and from Ronnie Haile. Pallbearers will be Johnny Huntsman, Robert Cannon, Glen Harrelson, Charlie Van Zile, Sidney Green, Clint Gebhardt, Louis Smith, Mel Fuglaar, Carl Dunn and Freddie Hamel. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 26, 2011

Jerry Honeycutt Harris Jerry Honeycutt Harris passed away peacefully in Lake Charles, LA, on March 24, 2011, at the age of 87. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Jerry attended Northeast Louisiana State University (1941-43) where she was instrumental in establishing the Indianettes Drill Team. She received her degree in Speech and Drama from San Jose State College in California. She met William Henry Harris, her loving husband of 67 years, while he was stationed at Selman Field in Monroe, LA. As a sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, business professional, and friend, Jerry was tirelessly devoted and an inspiration to all who knew her. When she and Lt. Col. Harris retired from military life after 25 years of service, Jerry's personal career path subsequently led her to the Girl Scouts of the USA and her acclaimed service as Executive Director of Girl Scout councils in Norfolk, VA, Monroe, LA, and Baton Rouge, LA, eventually retiring after 36 years of service. Jerry was a member of Colonial Dames and Magna Charta Dames. A natural leader, she was always actively involved in The United Methodist Church wherever she was living. Her volunteer spirit never waned, even after she and Bill retired to the Pinecrest Retirement Community in Lufkin, TX, and then later to The Gardens in Lake Charles, LA. She was preceded by her parents William Centenary Honeycutt and Lillie Belle Carpenter Honeycutt; her sister Janice Honeycutt Payne; and her grandson Bryan Alexander Reddy. Jerry is survived by her husband, William H. (Bill) Harris of Lake Charles, LA; her sister Lou Thomas of Fayetteville, AK; four children and their spouses: Adel & Jeff Murphy of Lake Charles, LA; Cindy & Steve Reddy of Galveston, TX; Karen & Dennis Wall of Marietta, GA; and Carleton & Lynda Harris of Blairsville, GA; 9 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Jerry's life will be celebrated at funeral services held in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA, on Sunday, March 27, 2011, at 1:00 PM under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made "in memory of Jerry H. Harris" to the Louisiana Methodist Conference Bishop's Scholarship Fund. {c/o St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church, 1500 Country Club Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605} The family wishes to thank the CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital staff for their unrelenting compassion and impeccable care, with special appreciation for the professionalism of the attending doctors. We also wish to thank St. Luke Simpson United Methodist Church for their caring support through this trying time. Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuenralhome.net Johnson Funeral Home 337-478-8687 Lake Charles, LA Published in The News Star on March 26, 2011

Drue D. Rockett Funeral services for Mr. Drue D. Rockett, 80, of Camp Creek Community will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, March 28, 2011 at Camp Creek Baptist Church near Spearsville with Bro. Danny Hall officiating, Bro. Forrest Post assisting, and guest speaker, nephew, Ben Warren Rockett, Jr. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Mr. Rockett went to his heavenly home on Thursday, March 24, 2011. He was a graduate of Spearsville High School, a lifelong member of Camp Creek Baptist Church, a founder of the Watermelon Association, retired owner and salesman for Bernice Ford Tractor Company. He enjoyed hunting and raising cows. Mr. Rockett was a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, always faithful to his family and faithfully served his Lord. Preceding him in death were his parents: Stanford & Mary Lockwood Rockett and 1 brother, Ben Warren Rockett. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 56 years, Betty Rockett of Spearsville; his children: Kimela Lynn Rockett of Montgomery, AL and her daughter, Kirby Rockett; Daniel Drue Rockett & wife Jan of Spearsville and their son, Jacob Rockett; Karen Rockett Wortham & husband, John of Spearsville and their daughter, Zoie Wortham; Connie Rockett Foti & husband, Lamar and their 3 children: Forrest Foti & wife, Elizabeth and great grandson, Rex Paul Foti, Evangelia Grace Foti and Gianna Harlan Foti; Amy Rockett Griffith & husband, Tommy of Monroe and 3 their children: William Thomas Griffith III, Wesley Thomas Griffith and Fallon Drue Griffith; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers are sons-in-law: John Wortham, Lamar Foti and Tommy Griffith; grandsons: William Griffith, Wesley Griffith, Forrest Foti and Jacob Rockett; and nephew, Stan Rockett. Honorary pallbearers are Jim Smith, Charles Richard Lockwood, Hubert Lockwood, Kenneth Rockett, Devayne Garris and Ronnie Elkins. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, March 27th at the church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on March 26, 2011

Eula (Miss Pete) Rose Funeral services for Eula (Miss Pete) Rose, 86, of Ruston will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 27, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Tony Smith will be officiating. Interment will follow at Downsville Cemetery, Downsville under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Rose was born November 17, 1924 in Winnfield, LA and passed away March 24, 2011 in Ruston. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, Calhoun, LA and was a retired certified nurses aide at Longleaf Nurse Care. Mrs. Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Woodney Rose, a son, Charles Rose; 3 grandchildren, Kimberly, Jamie, Woodney Todd; 2 sons-in-laws; Cloyd Lenard and Art Walters; 1 great-grandchild. Mrs. Rose is survived by daughters; Barbara Lenard, Carolyn Walters, Dianne McBroom and husband Todd, Elaine Hayes and husband Dale, Kathy Arsement and husband George; son, Dennis Rose and wife Lisa; sister, Mary Lee Rose and Mary Elliott; 15 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Rose, Ricky Wright, Charlie Johnson, Albert Smith, Jimmy Gardner and Doyle Holmes. Special thanks to Jeanene Wilson and Kathy Cleveland for their care of "Miss Pete." Visitation will be Saturday 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 March 26, 2011

Betty Green, 88 RUSTON -- Betty Green died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Olivia J. Hendricks, 81 Olivia Jean Hendricks of West Monroe, a secretary and homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Randall Roshto, 53 RUSTON -- Randall Roshto died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Mary Beth Ross, 49 COLUMBIA -- Mary Beth Ross died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery.

March 27 , 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Courtney Butler Funeral services for Ms. Courtney Butler, age 29, of Grayson, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, March 28, 2011, from the sanctuary of Grayson Baptist Church with Bro. Jay Morgan officiating. Interment will follow on Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Oklahoma City, OK. Visitation will be Sunday evening, March 27, 2011, at Grayson Baptist Church from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Courtney was born on January 14, 1982, in Oklahoma City, OK, and passed away peacefully on March 25, 2011, and went to be with Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior. Courtney graduated as valedictorian and homecoming queen from Caldwell Parish High School. She was also a 2000 Composite Academic All-State Basketball Player. She was an outstanding athletic training student at Louisiana College and was due to graduate with honors in 2004. Courtney's hobbies were numerous. She enjoyed wakeboarding, golf, basketball and spending vacation at the beach. She was the baby of all her cousins, family get-togethers were important to Courtney. She will be missed by all! She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents: Burl and Joan Holmes. Survivors include her parents: Jerry and Beth Butler of Grayson, sister: Blair Moser and husband, Dale of Rhome, TX, paternal grandparents: Bucky and Genae Butler of Grayson, two aunts: Susan Steffey and husband, Gene of Arlington, TX, and Ann Brown and husband, Mike of Oklahoma City, OK, uncle: Jim Holmes and wife, Margaret of Edmond, OK, two special friends: Jan Carr and Ashley Page and numerous cousins. In lieu of flowers, any memorials may be made to the Courtney Butler Scholarship at Louisiana College, attn: Tim Johnson, Department of Institutional Advancement, Louisiana College, 1140 College Dr. Box 587, Pineville, LA 71359. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on March 27, 2011

Clara Lucille Coats Funeral Services for Mrs. Clara Lucille Coats, 92, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 4:00 P.M. Monday, March 28, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Tony Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Coats was born on November 1, 1918, and passed away on March 25, 2011, in West Monroe, LA. She graduated from Ouachita Parish High School and received her Nursing Degree from St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in 1938. Mrs. Coats was an active Registered Nurse for 61 years until her retirement at the age of 81. She was a lifetime member of the Parents Teachers Association; serving as President the first year Highland Elementary School opened. Mrs. Coats was a member of Ridge Avenue Baptist Church. She made many trips with the Mulhearn Group. Mrs. Coats is preceded in death by her husband, C.T. Coats. Survivors include her children, Sharon Davis and husband, Donnie and George R. Coats and wife, Linda; grandchildren, Tracie Walsworth and husband, Doug, Theresa Coats Nolan and significant other, Lee Hixson, Georgia Coats Pope and husband, Jeffrey and Kristin Davis Conde and husband, Corey; great grandchildren, Jessica Walsworth and fianc?, Roy McKinley, Hannah Walsworth, Haleigh Vollmar and expected in June, Presley Pope. Pallbearers will be Johnny Mitchell, Jay Mitchell, M.W. Fife, Julius Wagoner, Ricky Cody, and Ray Whitlock. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bert Hatten, Sonny Bennett, Mike Walsworth, Thomas Murphy and Jeremy Vollmar. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Sunday, March 27, 2011, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of the West Monroe Guest House, which Mrs. Coats considered her family. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 27, 2011

Nancy Elizabeth Smith Davis Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Smith Davis, 76, of Rayville, LA, will be 2:00 PM Sunday, March 27, 2011, at Rayville First Baptist Church with Dr. Eddie Wren officiating, internment to follow in New Salem Cemetery Girard, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Mrs. Nancy passed away unexpectedly, March 24, 2011, at her home where she lived for 39 years. She was a member of Rayville First Baptist Church, a math teacher for over 25 years at Rayville Junior High School then at Riverfield Academy. She loved teaching and sewing, but especially spending time with her grandchildren. She was also a member of The Daughters of American Revolution. She was preceded in death by her parents Carl Smith and Catherine Balfour Smith, husband Gordon Edward Davis, Sr., a brother Carl James Smith, sister Ethel Mae Williamson, and a son-in-law Thomas G. Walters, Jr. She is survived by three sons, Gordon E. Davis, Jr. and his wife Donna of West Monroe, LA, David Balfour Davis and his wife Linda Nell of Ashdown, AR, James Wesley Davis and his wife Leigh of Baton Rouge, LA, a daughter, Carla Davis Walters of Monroe, LA, eight grandchildren, Tori Davis, Christopher Davis, Elizabeth Davis, Carolyn Davis, Thomas Walters, Matthew Walters, Mary Caroline Davis and Benton Davis, two sisters, Balfour Pipes and Wilma K. Temple and her husband Glen both of Rayville, LA, as well as several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Harvey Williamson, Donnie Williamson, Scott Pipes, Joey Pipes, John Blackwell and John Miller. Honorary Pallbearers will be her Sunday School class. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home or to Rayville First Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time at the church. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on March 27, 2011

Roy Emory Funeral services for Roy Emory, 85, of Choudrant, LA, will be 3:00 P.M. Sunday, March 27, 2011, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, in Ruston, with Rev. Larry Emory officiating the service. Interment will follow in the Sibley Cemetery in Sibley, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Emory was born in Choudrant, LA, on September 16, 1926, and died on March 25, 2011, in Choudrant, LA. Roy enjoyed farming, raising crops, and tending to his cows. He was employed at O'Neal Gas until the time of his retirement and was a W.W. II veteran of the U. S. Navy. Preceded in death by his brothers, Jud Emory and Thomas Emory. His survivors include his brothers, Pat Emory of Choudrant; John Emory and wife Sallie of Ruston; sister-in-law, Yvette Emory; nieces, Ellen Emory; Marie Clark; Janet Frazier; and Marla St. John; nephews, Kenny Emory; James Emory and wife Deborah; John Emory, Jr.; Larry Emory and wife Judy; Douglas Emory and wife Sherrie; Clyde Emory; and Thomas Emory. Pallbearers will be John Emory, Jr, Douglas Emory, James Emory, Thomas Emory, John Emory, III, and Kelly Bagwell. Honorary pallbearers will be Dan O'Neal, James (Doc) Land, Aubrey Gaston, John Arch O'Neal, and Ragan Aswell. Visitation will be Sunday, March 27, 2011, at 2:00 P.M. until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on March 27, 2011

Jean Hendricks Funeral services for Mrs. Olivia Jean Hendricks, 81, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, March 28, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Dwight Munn and Dr. Lionel Crowell officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Hendricks was born in Monroe, LA, on November 8, 1929, and passed away Friday, March 25, 2011. She resided in West Monroe and was a member of St. Paschal Catholic Church and past member of the Women of the Moose. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall R. Johnston, Sr. and Dora Broadway Tolar. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Prentiss C. Hendricks; one daughter, Diane Sallinger (A.C); three sons, Rick (Brenda), Scott, and Greg (Kristi) Hendricks; seven grandchildren, Eric Sallinger (Lauren), Sharon Sallinger, Chelle Cupit (Glenn), Erika Spencer (Jake), Lauren Zachry (Paul), Lindsey Gosdin (Jeremy), and Christie Bonvillain; eleven great-grandchildren, Madeline Galland, Mia Sallinger, Caleb Sallinger, Ryan and Kelsey Cupit, Curry, Cam, and Cason Spencer, Haylea Zachry, Jude Gosdin, and Jasmine Bonvillain, her sister Mary Louise Hamilton of Tacoma, WA, and brothers Marshall R. Johnston, Jr. of Bastrop, LA, and Robert G. Johnston of Charleston, SC. Pallbearers will be her grandson, four grand-son-in-laws, and nephew, Jeff Hendricks. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, March 27, 2011, and from 1:00 P.M. to time of service Monday, March 28, 2011, at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 27, 2011

Richard Francis (Dick) LeBrun Sr. Funeral Mass for Mr. Richard Francis (Dick) LeBrun Sr., 84, of West Monroe, LA, will be 10:00 AM Monday, March 28, 2011, at St. Paschal Catholic Church, West Monroe, with Father Frank Coens officiating. Interment will follow at St. Paschal Catholic Church Cemetery, West Monroe. Mr. LeBrun was born February 18, 1927, in Menominee, MI, to Clarence and Agnes LeBrun, was raised in Camden, AR, and passed away on March 25, 2011, in West Monroe, LA, surrounded by his family. He served in the United States Navy during WWII. Mr. LeBrun was a member of St. Paschal Catholic Church, lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus Council # 3642 and the Msgr. Marsh 4th Degree Assembly. He was an avid golfer, wood worker, and member of the Victory Hill Boys Hunting Club of Victory, VT. Mr. LeBrun was a charter member of the West Monroe Jaycees. He retired as General Manager of Wilson Engraving Co. with 34 years of service in 1992. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Phyllis Longhenry and infant son. Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Evelyn Lang LeBrun; children, Suzie and Ronnie Weaver of Kennesaw, GA, Kathy and Steve Orsak of Plano, TX, Rick and Loree LeBrun of West Monroe, LA, Ann and Barry Webb of West Monroe, LA, Mary LeBrun of Trinidad, CO, Norman and Cindy LeBrun of Spring, TX, Raymond and Rhonda LeBrun of West Monroe, LA, Aimee and Lewis Wilkie of Hiram, GA, Beth and Jimmy Mayfield of Marietta, GA, Joe and Angi LeBrun of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Sara and Ian Mayberry, Jenny and Nick McBride, Angela LeBrun and Richard LeBrun III, Barry and Stacy Webb, Kevin and Melanie Webb, Lisa and Chris Selby, Trey and Ashley Simmons, Michael and Crystal Simmons, Angela Simmons, Rachel , Rebecca and Andrea LeBrun, Raymond "Jay" LeBrun, Jr. and Chelsea LeBrun, Madison and Julia Wilkie, Audrey and Natalie Mayfield, Jami Roberts, and Josh Cripps; great grandchildren, Logan Mayberry, Brennan McBride, Chris, Luke, and Emma Webb, Elaina, Mia, and Paxton Webb, Nathan and Chloe Selby, Kaylee and Dominik Simmons, Kyra and Nevaeh Simmons, and Dakota Roberts; brothers, Clarence and Al LeBrun and wife, Bette; sister, Mary Crabtree, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Barry Webb Jr., Kevin Webb, Richard LeBrun III, Jay LeBrun, Michael Simmons, Ian Mayberry, Nick McBride, and Chris Selby. Honorary Pallbearers: Trey Simmons currently serving in the US Air Force stationed in Korea and Richard Grenkevich. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday, March 27, 2011, and Vigil Wake will be 6:00 PM Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. The family would like to thank Agape Hospice for their loving care, especially Brenda Wade, and Nurses Annette Branco and Jennifer Garrett, Chaplain Paul Ford and Cheryl Minor. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 27, 2011

Mavis B. Dowling, 93 RUSTON — Mavis Baxter Dowling, a retired registered nurse, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.

Ernest 'Bo' Farrar, 83 BASTROP — Ernest Lee "Bo" Farrar, a retired International Paper Co. employee, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Crossett, Ark.

Margarete Green, 88 DUBACH — Margarete King Green died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 10 a.m. Monday until time of service. Burial will be in Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery.

Ronald V. Haile, Jr., 69 Ronald V. Haile, Jr. of West Monroe, a school supply salesman, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun.

Juanita Holt, 98 Juanita Holt of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Vera K. Huff, 93 FERRIDAY — Vera Keyes Huff, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Harmon L. Jones, 55 Hermon L. Jones of Monroe, a cook, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at The Word Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Mildred G. Love, 89 CLAYTON — Mildred Gardner Love, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Springfield Baptist Church, Waterproof. Visitation is 10 a.m. Monday until time of service at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the directions of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Douglas A. Nations, 56 BASTROP — Douglas A. Nations died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cherry Ridge Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

Lillie Mae Perritt, 91 MONTEREY — Lillie Mae Perritt, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Drue D. Rockett, 80 SPEARSVILLE — Drue D. Rocket, retired owner of Bernice Ford Tractor Co., died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Camp Creek Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction Farrar Funeral Home.

Eula Rose, 86 RUSTON — Eula "Miss Pete" Rose, a retired certified nurse's assistant, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Downsville City Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Davis, Nancy Elizabeth Smith: 2 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Rayville. Jackson, Amos: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Walker, Shirley Ann: 11 a.m. Monday, Christ Church, West Monroe. Wells, Crystal Danielle: 3 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Lake Providence.

March 28, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Mavis Elaine Baxter Dowling Mavis Elaine Baxter Dowling, age 93, went on to be with the Lord on March 26, 2011, after a brief illness. She was born on August 30, 1917, and was a life-long resident of Lincoln Parish. She graduated from Charity Hospital School of Nursing in Shreveport and worked for many years as a Registered RN at Lincoln General Hospital and at the Green Clinic with Dr. Henry Roane. Mavis is preceded in death by her husband, Louis Dowling. She is survived by her three children, one son, William E. Dowling and wife, Sandy, of Shreveport, daughters Frances Dowling of Houston, TX, and Linda Gilley and husband, Otis, of Ruston, one sister, Velda Bennett of Shreveport, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pall bearers will be nephews and close family friends. Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at Temple Baptist Church Chapel in Ruston, with visitation from 1:00 PM until time of service. Rev. Dale Oden will be officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Mavis and Louis Dowling were long time members of Temple Baptist Church in Ruston. All who knew Mavis were familiar with her devotion to the Lord and faithfulness to the church until she was physically unable to be there any longer. Mavis's gift was ministry which she exhibited in all areas of her life, in her vocation as a nurse, as a caregiver to her family members in times of need and in the upbringing she gave to her three children. She will be missed by her family, by her friends and by all who came into contact with her in her later years when failing health forced her to become the recipient of care-giving by others. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on March 28, 2011

Juanita Holt Graveside Services for Mrs. Juanita Holt, 98, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at the Hasley Cemetery with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Holt was born in Orange, TX, on January 6, 1913, and passed away in Monroe, LA, on March 26, 2011. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA, for 68 years. Mrs. Holt loved to fish, play golf and was an avid bridge player. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Edward Holt, Sr. Survivors include her son, Kenneth Edward Holt, Jr. and wife, Pam of Franklin, TN; grandchildren, Monica Talbot and husband, W.J., Chad Holt and wife, Mandy and Chris Holt; great grandchildren, McKenna Holt and William Joseph Talbot IV; brother, Jack Hogge and wife, Wanda; nieces and nephews, Kay Harrison and husband, Jesse, Lyn Hawkins and husband, Don, Susan Landrum and husband, John, Richard Johnson and wife, Mary Beth and David Holt and wife, Mary; and her caregiver, Myrtis Young. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Monday, March 28, 2011, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 28, 2011

Anna D. Miletello Funeral services for Anna D. Miletello, 73, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Rev. Sebastian Kallarackal and Rev. Joe Puthuppally officiating. Interment will follow at St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery. Mrs. Miletello was born November 13, 1937, in Monroe and passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. She was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and The Women's Auxiliary and Altar Society. Mrs. Miletello was a hair stylist and retired from Ouachita Parish School Board. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Miletello, Sr.; parents, Anthony S. Danna, Joanna Marsala Danna, and Virginia Danna; son, Stephen Paul Miletello; great grandson, Ayden Miletello; and brother, Joseph Vincent Danna. Survivors include her children, Butch Miletello, Maria Miletello Johnfroe and husband Ray, Tim Miletello and wife Barbara Messina Miletello, Tony Miletello and wife Angela Abernathy Miletello; grandchildren, Chad Young and wife Erica, Toby Miletello, Ashley Miletello, Joey Miletello, and Stevie Miletello; great grandson, Cage Young; brothers, Tony Danna and wife Irene, Steve Danna and wife Virginia; sister, Patsy Danna Rosatto and husband Johnny; and many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Pallbearers will be Chad Young, Toby Miletello, Joey Miletello, Tommy Danna, Joe Danna, Craig Danna, and Brian Rosatto. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday, March 28, 2011, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with a Vigil Wake at 6:00 PM. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 28, 2011

Marguerite Parker Statham Funeral Services for Mrs. Marguerite Parker Statham, 81, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 29, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Troy Dennard officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Mrs. Statham was born on February 1, 1930, in Monroe, LA, and passed away on March 27, 2011, in West Monroe, LA. She dedicated her life to her family spoiling her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Statham loved to read and sew. After raising her children, Mrs. Statham worked in retail making many friends throughout the years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Lucille Parker; sister, Mildred Parker; brother, Charles Parker and nephew, James Parker. Survivors include her children, Harry Rufus "Butch" Statham, James Randall "Randy" Statham, Susan "Susie" Coates, Barbara L. Statham, Angela Malmay and Sharon Parker; grandchildren, Eric Statham, Michael Statham and wife, Kristy, Julie Watson and husband, Paul, Joshua Statham and Madolyn Malmay; great grandchildren, Ainsley Statham, Jayden Statham, Leann Watson, Bryanna Watson and Parker Statham. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Monday, March 28, 2011, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 28, 2011

Clara L. Coats, 92 Clara Lucille Coats of West Monroe, a retired registered nurse, died Friday. Funeral services are at 4 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is in Hasley Cemetery.

Margarete K. Green, 88 DUBACH — Margarete King Green died Friday. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Visitation is at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery in Dubach.

Olivia J. Hendricks, 81 Olivia Jean Hendricks of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is in the Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery, West Monroe.

Amos Jackson, 90 HOUSTON, Texas — Amos Jackson, formerly of Rayville, a welding engineer, died March 19. Services are at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Monroe. Visitation is noon Tuesday at the church. Burial is in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Oscar Johnson Funeral Home, Houston.

Richard F. LeBrun Sr., 84 Richard Francis (Dick) LeBrun Sr., of West Monroe, retired general manager of Wilson Engraving Co., died Friday. Funeral Services are at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Paschal Catholic Church, West Monroe. Burial is in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

George Noel 79 George Noel of Swartz, a retired field supervisor, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Karla Pierce, 53 Karla Pierce of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Randy Roshto, 52 RUSTON — Randy Roshto, 52 died Friday. Funeral services are at 3 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until service time. Burial is at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Forest Lawn in Pineville.

Frank H. Walker, 90 RUSTON — Frank H. Walker died Thursday. Funeral service are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Temple Baptist Church. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Farrar, Ernest Lee "Bo": 10 a.m. Monday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Green, Margarete King: 11 a.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Jackson, Amos: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Jones, Harmon L.: 1 p.m. Tuesday, The Word Church, Monroe. Love, Mildred Gardner: 11 a.m. Monday, Springfield Baptist Church, Waterproof. Rockett, Drue D.: 2 p.m. Monday, Camp Creek Baptist Church, Spearsville. Walker, Shirley Ann: 11 a.m. Monday, Christ Church, West Monroe.

March 29, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Bonnie "Doll" Breard A celebration of the life of Doll Breard will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 29, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe, LA, with Rev. Charles Martindale and Rev. Mark Finn officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Doll went home to be with her Lord on Friday, March 25. She was a lifelong resident of Monroe; however, she had spent the last 2 years in Rock Hill, SC, near her daughter and son-in-law. She was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe where she was a pre-school worker for many years. She loved her church and working with the children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Leslie and Mary Irvie Parker Humble; husband, John M. Breard III; brothers, Parker, Floyd, and Boyce Humble; and daughter-in-law, Lynn Breard. Doll is survived by her son, John M. Breard IV; daughter and son-in-law, Penny and Doug Kirklin; grandchildren, Marlin, Meredith, and Mack Breard and Aaron Kirklin; great-grandchildren, Jhean, Beau, River, Reed and Finley; sister and brother-in-law, Irvie Lee and George Temple; sisters-in-law, Elaine and Elizabeth Humble; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Marlin, Mack, Jhean, and Beau Breard, Aaron Kirklin, and Leslie Humble. Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, Monroe, La. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 29, 2011

John T. Garrett Funeral services for John T. Garrett of Grayson, LA will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday March 30, 2011 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Bro. Robert McIlwain officiating. John was born on April 26, 1946 in Wisner, LA and he passed from this life on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the age of 64. John grew up in St. Joseph, Louisiana where he graduated from Joseph Moore Davidson High School in 1965. He attended college at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA where he received a B.S. degree in Biology in 1969 and a M.S. degree in Botany in 1971. An educator for 33 years, John taught Science at East Ascension Academy in Gonzales, LA and in Caldwell Parish High School in Columbia, LA for 28 years. John taught Botany classes at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA and he taught Biology Continuing Education at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA. John was a member of the Columbia Church of Christ. Involved in his community, John serves as President of the Caldwell Association of Educators, President of Caldwell Parish Band Boosters, and was elected to the Clarks Town Council for two terms. John also served the Caldwell Parish School Board in both capacities as Vice-President and also as President of the Board. John was preceded in death by his father, Milton Garrett, of St. Joseph, LA and his sister, Evelyn Garrett Otwell of Natchez, MS. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Linda Sutterfield Garrett of Grayson, LA; two daughters, Cherie Garrett Phillips and husband Brian Phillips of Haynesville, LA, and Candace Garrett Dunn and husband Glenn Dunn of Grayson, LA; his two grandsons, Foster Cole Phillips and Jack Garret Phillips of Haynesville, LA; his mother, Mary Spears Garrett of St. Joseph, LA; his brother, Milton Garrett and his wife Kim Jones Garrett of Natchez, Miss.; his sister, Melissa Hardwick of St. Joseph, LA; his nephew, Brian Hardwick of St. Joseph, LA; three nieces, Renee Otwell of Ponchatula, LA, Brandy Garrett Pritchard of Vidalia, LA and Tammy Garrett Lord of Natchez, Miss. John is survived by a host of other relatives, friends, and acquaintances. Pallbearers will be Alton Oser, Gary McIlwain, Robbie Dunn, Cliff Peterson, Stanley Fuqua, and Chester Stapleton. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Caldwell Parish School Board and Mr. John Sartin, Caldwell Parish Superintendent. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to University of Texas Medical Center, M.D. Anderson Hospital, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030. You may send online condolences to the Garrett family at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA. Published in The News Star on March 29, 2011

George Sanders Noel Funeral services for George Sanders Noel, 79, of Monroe, LA will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. David J. Willis officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Noel was born October 2, 1931 in Jackson, MS. and passed away March 27, 2011. He retired from Bell South in 1987 with 36 years of service. One of his greatest joys was his grandchildren. Mr. Noel was preceded in death by his parents; David J. Noel, Sr. and Ardell Noel and four sisters. Survived by his wife Dixie Bennett Noel of 51 years, son; Mike Noel of Dallas, GA., daughter; Sandy Medaries and husband Philip of Bossier City, La., four grandchildren; Stephanie and Matthew Noel of Dallas, GA, Kaitlyn and Caden Medaries of Bossier City, La., brother; David J. Noel, Jr. of Roseville, Calif., also survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Pallbearers will be Kyle O'Neal, Colby Petch, David Lehne, James Breaux, Philip Medaries and Jerry Towers. Honorary Pallbearers will be William "Bill" Hughes, Walter Lindstrom, Jerry Petch and Frank Bennett. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 29, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to College Place Baptist Church or St. Jude Hospital. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 29, 2011

Elton C. Pody Services for Mr. Elton C. Pody will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at Calvary Baptist Church, Alexandria, with Pastor Bob Vincent officiating, assisted by Dr. B. David Brooks. Graveside services will be at Mineral Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, 4599 Hwy 822, Dubach, Louisiana, 71235, at 3:30 p.m., under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at Grace Church, 4900 Jackson St., Alexandria, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until service time at Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Pody, 72, of Alexandria, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011, at his home with his loving family surrounding him. He attended Grace Church, Alexandria. He was President of the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce for twenty years. Mr. Pody came to Alexandria in 1991 after having served eight years as mayor of Ruston, LA. He had spent the majority of his life in the Ruston/Farmerville area and was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University. His trademark statement was, "every man needs two things, God and a job". This philosophy was the driving focus of his activities to bring quality job creation in the communities where he served. Elton's parting remark to everyone he met was "Be Blessed". He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom Henry Pody and Fannie Mae Bearden Pody. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of almost 50 years, Sherry Williamson Pody; three sons, Stan Pody & wife Mary, Shawn Pody & wife Kelly, Chad Pody & wife Angie; one daughter, Sondra Pody Haygood & husband Greg; one sister, Lola Faye Pody Silmon; and eleven grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Stan Pody, Shawn Pody, Chad Pody, Greg Haygood, Caleb Haygood, and Kevin Viator. Honorary pallbearers will be Rick Ranson, Cynthia Graham, Jay Ellington, Chris Workman, and Brady Baudin. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the LSU Alexandria Foundation, annotated for "The Elton C. Pody Scholarship Fund", c/o Melinda Anderson, LSU Foundation, (318) 619-2916. To extend online condolences to the family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com. Hixson Brothers Funeral Home Alexandria, LA. Published in The News Star on March 29, 2011

Clinton Allen, 91 TALLULAH — Clinton Allen, a worker for the Chrysler Corp., died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Willie Allen, 69 BASTROP — Willie Allen, a forklift operator, died March 20. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mickey B. Holman, 28 TALLULAH — Mickey Brown Holman, an environmental service worker, died March 15. Services were Saturday at New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Burial was in Wright Cemetery, Kosciusko, Miss., under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Juanita Holt, 98 Juanita Holt of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Harman L. Jones, 55 Harman L. Jones of Monroe, a cook, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Life in The Word Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Anna D. Miletello, 73 Anna D. Miletello of Monroe, retired field supervisor for BellSouth, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Matthew Catholic Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

James O. Neal, 67 BASTROP — James Otis Neal, a retired supervisor for Southern Natural Gas, died Saturday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Thursday March 31, 2011 at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Bastrop. Arrangements are under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Roberta Nickerson, 77 Roberta Nickerson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ann Owens, 65 FARMERVILLE — Ann Owens, a retired office worker, died Monday. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Betty J. Peoples, 74 MOBILE, Ala. — Betty Joyce Peoples, formerly of Winnsboro, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery.

Karla Pierce, 53 Karla "Kawee" Pierce of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marguerite P. Statham, 81 Marguerite Parker Statham of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun.

Blanchie M. Teddlie, 84 BATON ROUGE — Blanchie Mae Teddlie, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be in Mars Hill Cemetery, Verda.

John R. Wooley, 91 SALINE — John R. "Doc" Wooley, U.S. Air Force retired, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Strange Methodist Church, Readhimer. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at Briarwood Baptist Church, Readhimer. Burial will be in Strange Methodist Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Jackson, Amos: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Walker, Frank H.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston.

March 30, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Dr. Dorothy Bradley Dr. Dorothy Ruth Phillips Bradley,97, of Delhi, LA passed from this life on Monday, March 28, 2011 at the Richland Parish Hospital in Delhi. Dorothy was born in Delhi, LA in 1913 to Rufus and Theresa Andrews Phillips. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, S. T. Bradley and an infant brother, Eldridge Phillips. A lifelong educator and civic leader who has been an integral part of the Town of Delhi; having previously been selected "Woman of the Year", Dorothy will be sorely missed. She co-authored, "Delhi/Deerfield: History, Legends, and Lore" a history and folk lore compilation by the Delhi Garden Club of the founding and settlement of the Town of Delhi and surrounding area. She graduated from Louisiana Tech University, Jackson College and received her Doctorate from the University of Mississippi. Dorothy is survived by a daughter, Diane Bradley of Raleigh, NC; a son, Sam Bradley and wife Sherry of Ft. Myers, Fl; a granddaughter, Dylan Wells of Memphis, TN; three sisters, Frances Edwards of Alexandria, LA, Lillie Reynolds of Delhi, LA and Valarette Fonner of Baton Rouge, LA and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 11:00AM, Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Cox Funeral Chapel in Delhi with Rev. Mickey Bounds officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home. The family would like to express a special thank you to Nancy Ramshur for her tremendous care and companionship given their mother for the last 2 1/2 years. www.coxfuneral.com Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA. Published in The News Star on March 30, 2011

James Gregory Chatham Graveside services for Mr. James Gregory "Greg" Chatham, age 50, will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, March 31, 2011, at Zoar Cemetery in Chatham, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Dub Hatten. Greg was born on July 4, 1960, in Monroe, LA and passed away on March 27, 2011, in West Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Chatham and a brother, Dennis Chatham. Survivors are his wife, Felicia Mardis Chatham; daughters, Megan Chatham and Kayla Barrientos; mother, Ruth Chatham; brother, Lenard Chatham and his wife, Martha; sister, Beth Willhite and her husband, Alton; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Chatham and Kem Mauldin; mother-in-law, Barbara Ortego and father-in-law, Larry Mardis; numerous nieces and nephews and other family members. Greg will be remembered as a loving husband and father who enjoyed being with his family. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeremy Bryant, Larry Thomas, Gary Thomas, Alton Willhite, Heath Crowe, Justin Bryant, Ray Hatten, Russ Hatten, Ethan Mauldin, Stanley King and Jeremy Willhite. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on March 30, 2011

Lillie V. Johnson Funeral services for Lillie V. Johnson, 70, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, April 1, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel West Monroe. Rev. Ronnie Poole will be officiating. Interment will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery, Jonesboro, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Johnson was born November 12, 1940 in Wisner, LA and passed away March 28, 2011 in West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her husband Norman D. Johnson. She is survived by 3 sons; Donald Johnson, Ricky Johnson and Robert Johnson; 9 brothers; 2 grandchildren; Andrew Dohogne and Susan Ashley Johnson; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 30, 2011

Karla "Kawee" Pierce Funeral services for Karla "Kawee" Pierce, 53, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, March 31, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Mickey Hudnall officiating. Interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery in Eros, LA. Kawee was born on February 2, 1958 in Monroe, LA. and passed away on March 27, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. Kawee was my pumkin, a great mama, grandmother, sister and her family was the most important thing in her life. She is preceded in death by her parents Bert and Ruth Brady, and brother, Steve "Stevie" Brady. Survivors include her husband, Keith "Pete" Pierce of West Monroe; children, Stacy Morris and husband Jay of West Monroe, Yvonne Salsbury and husband Travis of Columbia, South Carolina, Tina Calhoun and husband Jay of Calhoun, LA, Bo Pierce and wife Kim of West Monroe, Vickie Goodman and husband John of Poland, Arkansas; sisters, Terri "Zee" Hollingsworth and husband Jay of West Monroe, Kelly Harrell and husband Eugene of West Monroe, Lori Tullos and husband Lil'John of West Monroe, Ginger "Lulu" Searcy and husband Clovis of West Monroe, Leaha Hunt and husband Bill of West Monroe; brother, Jack Brady of New Orleans; ten grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Cindy May, Donna Devillieur and Lenora Davis; and numerous nephews and nieces. Pallbearers will Shane Brady, Lane Brady, Cody Searcy, Billy Joe Harrell, Tyler Hunt and Allen Moore. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday March 30, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolence:www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on March 30, 2011

Kenneth D. Craighead, 64 FARMERVILLE — Kenneth D. Craighead, a Union Parish Police Jury employee, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Sardis Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

Dale G. Hill, 84 Dale Gloria Hill of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Betty Holder, 76 WINNSBORO — Betty Holder, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Lillie V. Johnson, 70 Lillie V. Johnson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, near Jonesboro.

Karla Kawee Pierce, 53 Karla Kawee Pierce of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, Eros.

Harold T. Priestly III, 65 OLLA — Harold Travis Priestly III, retail sales, died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete at this time.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Allen, Clinton: 11 a.m. Saturday, Seven Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Allen, Willie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Bradley, Dr. Dorothy: 11 a.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Brown Jr., Lonnie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Second Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Cooper, Lucille: 11 a.m. Saturday, Cypress Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof. Doaty, Sharon: 2 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse District Association Building, Collinston. Dugas, Annie Jo Sehon: 10 a.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Durboraw, Margaret M.: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Monroe. Green, Oleaner "Missy": 11 a.m. Saturday, Cain Ridge No. 2 Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Hayes, Casceal: 11 a.m. Saturday, Dyer Chapel, West Monroe. Johnson, Willie: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Manning, Verlee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe. Moore, Catherine: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hopewell Baptist Church, Dubberly. Neal, James Otis: 10 a.m. Thursday, Pine Grove Baptist Church, Bastrop. Profit, Margaret Ann Jackson: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lake Providence High School. Scott, Pearlie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Antioch Baptist Church, Negreet. Underwood, Sadie Mae Thomas: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Joe Baptist Church, Rhymes. Wallace, Ella Faye: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville. Washington, Rev. Bobby D.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Girard. Wilmore, Alice: 11 a.m. Thursday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

March 31, 2011 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Winnie Mae Allen Funeral services for Mrs. Winnie Mae Allen, 94, of Monroe, formerly of Spencer, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 1, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Reverends Wayne Evans and Betty Swanson officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Cemetery in Linville, LA. Mrs. Allen was born on June 29, 1916 in Columbia, Louisiana and passed away on March 30, 2011 in Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Calvin Allen. Mrs. Allen is survived by her son Malcolm Allen and wife, Virginia of Texarkana, TX; daughters, Evelyn Kemper of Monroe, LA, and Elaine Allen of El Dorado, Arkansas; and son Danny Allen and wife, Gerri of Marion, LA; and 6 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the time of service at 2:00 PM, Friday, April, 1, 2011 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 March 31, 2011

Annie Jo Sehon Dugas Funeral services for Annie Jo Sehon Dugas, 82, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, April 1, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Dennis Spence officiating. Interment will follow at Roark Cemetery in Marion, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Dugas was born February 3, 1929 in Haile, LA, the daughter of C. W. and Clara Little Sehon. She passed away in Monroe, LA on March 28, 2011. Ann graduated from Marion High School in 1945, an honor student and recipient of the American Legion Award. Ann graduated from Louisiana College in Pineville in 1949 where she was president of the Pre-Medical fraternity. During the summer of her third year of college she was a mission volunteer to Spanish speaking people of Arizona for the Southern Baptist Convention. After graduation she worked as a Medical Technologist in New Orleans at Montelepre Hospital, Touro Infirmary and Charity Hospital. It was in New Orleans that she met and married medical student Grady Dugas from Sulphur, LA in February of 1950. Dr. and Mrs. Grady Dugas moved to Marion, LA in 1954 where they worked together at Marion Clinic-Hospital. They became parents to 5 children. She was active in local and regional schools, church, and community activities. She is survived by four sons and one daughter and their families: Steve Dugas of Kansas City, MO, Dr. Ren? Dugas and Donna Sills Dugas of Monroe, LA, Dr. Chris Dugas of Buffalo, MO, Ken Dugas and Phyllis Henderson Dugas of Plano, TX, Denise Dugas Spence and Rev. Dennis Spence of Monticello, AR; one brother and sister-in-law, George and Peggy Denton Sehon of Marion, LA; and a beloved sister-in-law and family, Betty Dugas Bryson, Roby and Barbara Bryson Odom of Dallas, TX, and their daughter, Pascha and Tod Tietzen and Autumn of Denton, TX; four grandsons, David Dugas and wife Cara, Jordan and wife Ashley Taylor, Jared Dugas, and Tristan Dugas; five granddaughters, Samantha Powell and husband Matt, Michelle Turner, Stephanie Symes and husband Daniel, Danielle Dugas, and Julie Dugas; one great granddaughter, Alana Boyle; and three great grandsons, Aiden Johnson, Charlie Symes, and Grady Van Dugas. To her precious grandchildren she was affectionately known by a French derivative of the word grandmother - "Mom-Ann." She will also be missed by a host of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Dugas was an active member of the Marion United Methodist Church and the Mon Amie Newcomers Club of Monroe. She will be remembered most for her ready smile, her infectious laughter, and her ability to see the good and encourage the best in all people. Pallbearers will be grandsons, David, Jordan, Jared, and Tristan; and friends Lee Brantley and Greg Nappier. Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Green, Bruce Matte, and Travis Davis. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Special recognition is extended to Dr. Stockstill and his wonderful staff, Cheryl Minor, Margaret Butler, Jennifer Garret, and Rev. Paul Ford of Agape Hospice; and Mary Young, T'era Dunn, Kaiwanna Gray, Mylinda Smith and Renae Jefferson who provided excellent twenty-four hour care. And for Jackie Montgomery, who was a housekeeper and personal assistant to Ann for over twenty five-years. The family requests that memorials be given to her home congregation, the United Methodist Church of Marion, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from March 31 to April 1, 2011

Margaret Ann Durboraw Funeral services for Margaret Ann Durboraw, 79, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, April 1, 2011, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church with Rev. J. Roddy Taylor and Rev. Fred Rushing officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Durboraw passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at St. Francis Medical Center. She retired as supervisor for the Pre-School Handicapped Program for the State of Louisiana. Mrs. Durboraw, a longtime resident of Monroe, was active in many local clubs and organizations and a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. She graduated from Louisiana Tech with Bachelors and Masters degrees. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and devoted to her grandson Michael, the light, love, and joy of her life. Mrs. Durboraw was preceded in death by her parents, Dayton and Lucie McGee ; and husband, Clive Durboraw. Survivors include her daughters, Gaye McArdle and husband Frank, and Merri Lee and husband Mike; grandson, Michael Lee, all of Baton Rouge, LA; brother-in-law, Alvin Durboraw of Plano, TX; and niece and nephews, April, Barry, and Van Durboraw. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Gonzales, Dr. Borders, St. Francis Medical Center, the nursing staff of the CVRU, and her good friend Joyce McIntosh for her loving support.. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from March 31 to April 1, 2011

Bobby Joe Lee Bobby Joe Lee was born in Forest, LA on October 9, 1929 and died March 29, 2011. He was 81 years of age. Services celebrating his life will be held at First United Methodist Church in Tallulah, Louisiana on Friday, April 1, 2011 with visitation from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with Reverend John Kavanaugh officiating. Mr. Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Wilma Lee; a sister and brother -in-law Joyce and Cush Watson; a grandson, Jed Dartlone and son-in-law Billy Wayne Dartlone. Survivors include his wife of 59 years; Bobbye Anne Lee of Tallulah; two sons, Billy Clyde Lee and wife Brenda of Tallulah; Benny Lee and wife Sandy of Tallulah; three daughters, Cynthia Dartlone of Delhi; Jeannie Cobb and husband Lewis of Tyler, Texas; and Linda Smith and husband Jeff of Tallulah; two sisters, Tommie Jean Leake and husband Sam of Newellton and Sheryl Kifer and husband Dan of Carthage, Texas; fourteen grandchildren including, Jennifer Shelton, Leslie Smalley, Ben Cobb, Blaine Lee, Bennett Joe Lee, Hannah Jones, Nathan Lee, Natalie Lee, Adam Clayton, Lee Clayton, Brittany Smith, Corey Watson, Kara Watson, Kristen Watson. Mr. Lee also had eleven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be Mr. Lee's grandsons, Ben Cobb, Blaine Lee, Bennett Joe Lee, Nathan Lee, Adam Clayton, Lee Clayton, Corey Watson and Massey Shelton. Mr. Lee was dedicated in serving his Lord and was actively involved in his Church. As a farmer and rancher he served on numerous local and state boards and commissions. Bobby Joe and Bobbye Anne enjoyed traveling in their motor home and meeting with special friends on campgrounds. Mr. Lee was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing and ballgames with his family. Mr. Lee's family requests that any memorials be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 88, Tallulah, Louisiana 71282, or the church or charity of your choice. Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA Published in The News Star on March 31, 2011

Irvie Lee Humble Temple Funeral services for Mrs. Irvie Lee Temple, 88, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, April 1, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Dr. Larry Stafford officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Temple passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2011. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Monroe for over sixty-five years serving as choir director for many years. Survivors include her husband, George Temple; daughters, Belle Warr of Clayton, AL and Anita Warren of Mill Creek, WA; sons, George D. Temple of Kingston, WA and Paul Temple of Monroe, LA; and twelve grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Tony Schonfarber, Sterling Schonfarber, Larry Schonfarber, Rusty Warr, Leslie Humble and Barry Humble. Visitation will be Thursday 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 March 31, 2011

Harold Travis Priestly III 9/30/1945 - 3/29/2011 Funeral services for Harold Travis Priestley III, 65, of Olla, LA formerly of Perryville, LA, will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 2, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with family friend Glenn Gore and Rev. David Chapman officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Priestley passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. He was a U. S. Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War, an avid sportsman, and a Hunter Education Instructor where he was named Instructor of the Year for the state of Louisiana for several years. Mr. Priestley loved golfing, was a baseball coach for Osterland Recreation Center, and coached with Tim McGraw. He received several Table Tennis Championships and was an official Boone and Crockett scorer. Mr. Priestley was preceded in death by his father, William Priestley; and mother, Maude Priestley. Survivors include his former wife of thirty-nine years, Mary Lou Perry; one son, Chad Priestley; daughter, Holly Priestley and fiancé Eric Herpin; two grandchildren, Hailey and Wesley Priestley; two sisters, Vicki Stamper and husband Glenn, and Peggy Vallery and Lane Bush; plus numerous nieces and nephews, devoted friend and care giver, Amanda Cockerham; and last but not least his pup, Gus. Pallbearers will be Glenn Stamper, Jason Stamper, Chris Vallery, Lane Bush, Daniel O’Neal, and Parnell Perry. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Stamper, George Stamper, Josh Cockerham, and Sam Cockerham. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to express their sincerest appreciation to Rita Billingsly, Harold’s Home Health nurse for all she did for Harold; to the staff of nurses at Glenwood Hospital for their excellent care, and to all the doctors and staff at the VA Hospital in Shreveport; plus, all the doctors and nurses at the West Monroe Dialysis Center for all their kindness. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com (copied from Mulhearn Funeral Home website)

James 'Greg' Chatham, 50 James "Greg" Chatham of West Monroe, salesman for Cooper Truck, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Zoar Cemetery, Chatham, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Kenneth D. Craighead, 64 FARMERVILLE — Kenneth D. Craighead, a Union Parish Police Jury employee, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Sardis Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Dale G. Hill, 84 Dale Gloria Hill of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Betty Holder, 76 WINNSBORO — Betty Holder, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Lillie V. Johnson, 70 Lillie V. Johnson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, near Jonesboro. Karla Kawee Pierce, 53 Karla Kawee Pierce of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, Eros. Harold T. Priestly III, 65 OLLA — Harold Travis Priestly III, retail sales, died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete at this time.