Obituaries - May 2011

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

Ruth Emily Boyett Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Emily Boyett, 83, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, May 2, 2011 graveside at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Reverend Butch Pilcher will be officiating. Interment will follow there at Hasley Cemetery, again under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Boyett was born November 8, 1927 in Monroe, LA and passed away April 29, 2011 in West Monroe. She is retired from Manville Paper and Sam's Wholesale Club. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband Q. T. Boyett. She is survived by two children, a son Jim Boyett and wife Sharon and a daughter, Linda Etier; three grandchildren, Mandy Spradlin and husband Jeremy, Elliot Etier and wife Callie, Joshua Sinclair and wife Dianne; six great grandchildren, Alyssa, Jacob, Emily, Kayne, Ada, and Devon; and grand dogs and cats, Madison, Maggie, Bendi, Sam, and Charlie. Visitation will be held Sunday 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 May 1, 2011

Pauline Guice Funeral services for Pauline Guice, 88 of Point, LA, will be held on Monday, May 2, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville. Officiating the service will be Rev. Louis Bartet under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Pauline was born on May 23, 1922 in Union Parish and passed away on April 29, 2011 in Point. She was preceded in death by two sons, J.L. Guice, and Parish Martin (Bo) Guice, three brothers, Cary Littleton, Cecil Littleton, and Carlos Littleton. She is survived by two children, Barbara Foote and husband Clinton of Point; Sammy Guice and wife Ann of West Monroe; 2 daughters-in-law, Joyce Guice of Point; Bonnie Guice of Calhoun; three brothers, Joe Littleton of Point; Huey Littleton of Sterlington; and Woodfun Peck Littleton and wife, Lucille, of Point; ten grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Stacey Foote, Sherman Foote, Johnny Guice, Sammy Guice Jr., Chris Walker, and Jimmy Putman. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 1, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on May 1, 2011

Everett Ritchie Graveside Services for Mr. Everett Ritchie, 85, of West Monroe, LA will be 1:00 PM Monday, May 2, 2011 at the Hasley Memorial Pavilion at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe with Rev. Robert Wise officiating. Mr. Ritchie was born on November 10, 1925 in Winnsboro, LA and passed away on April 29, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. He served in the United States Navy during WWII on the USS O'Flaherty for over 200,000 miles at sea. He is preceded in death by his wife and best friend, Mrs. Patsy Ritchie. He is survived by daughter, Callie Dodd; son-in-law, Bubba Dodd; grandsons, Joshua Smith and his wife, Heather, Jeremy Smith, and William Dodd, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Camron Smith, Emily Smith, Hannah Smith, Samuel Smith, and one on the way. Mr. Ritchie is also survived by his sister, Maxine Barry; brother, Bobby Ritchie and his wife, Lena; sister-in-law, Ruby Ritchie; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joshua Smith, Jeremy Smith, William Dodd, Jr., Bubba Dodd, Camron Smith, and Samuel Smith. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Northeast Louisiana Humane Society. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on May 1, 2011

Gloria Evette Stokes Gloria Evette Murphy Stokes, of West Monroe, La., was born September 18, 1953, in Huttig, Arkansas, and lived most of her life in the Monroe/ West Monroe area. She died Thursday, April 29, peacefully in her sleep after suffering for years with cancer and all the side effects of surgeries, radiation and chemotherapy. She is survived by her son, Joseph (Joe) Stokes, who was her primary care-giver and loving son throughout her treatment and final days. She is also survived by her sisters, Devola (Dee) Pardue, of Houston, TX, Valencia Duprey and her husband, Ricky Duprey, of West Monroe, La. and brother, Carlton Murphy of West Monroe, La. She also left behind many nieces and nephews who also loved her dearly. Gloria graduated from Northeast Louisiana University in 1979 with a bachelor's degree in education. Her career as a teacher included teaching elementary and junior high in Calhoun Middle School and also a short while in Alexandria. She also taught the last years before retiring in Monroe City Schools. She loved her students and seeing their progress through the school year. Her family will miss her gentle nature, wonderful sense of humor and steadfast faith. Her pride and joy was her son, Joe, who is an accomplished musician and currently a student at University of La. Monroe. Gloria was a faithful member of Bethany Full Gospel Church in West Monroe. Pastor Harry Lilly was her pastor and close friend. He will lead her funeral services at Kilpatrick Funeral Home on N. 7th in West Monroe today, May 1, 2011, at 4:00 PM as well as graveside service at Lone Cherry Cemetery in Mangham, La., again under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on May 1, 2011

Billy Copeland, 76 MARYVILLE, Tenn. — Billy Copeland, a retired electrician and pastor formerly of West Monroe, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

Everett Ritchie, 85 Everett Ritchie of West Monroe, retired surveyor for Transco, died Friday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Monday at the Hasley Memorial Pavilion. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Velda Schmeer, 88 Velda Irene Schmeer of West Monroe, a retired registered nurse, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Betty Faye Shows, 77 Betty Faye Shows of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mary Woods, 92 Mary Ellis Woods of West Monroe died Saturday. Gravside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Arcadia Cemetery, Arcadia. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Amos, Daniel Edward: 1 p.m. Sunday, Trinity Lutheran Church, Monroe. Baker, Violet Lena: 1 p.m. May 14, Lea Joyner Methodist Church, Monroe. Guice, Pauline: 2 p.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Rainwater, Amaryllis F.: 10 a.m. Monday, Camp Creek Baptist Church, Spearsville. Stokes, Gloria: 4 p.m. Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

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

Curtistine Copes Funeral Services for Mrs. Curtistine Copes, 74, of West Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 3, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Don Whatley officiating. Interment will follow at Midway Cemetery in Delhi. Mrs. Copes was born May 10, 1936 in Franklin, LA and passed away on April 30, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. She was a hard worker having been co-owner and operator of Copes Texaco and Towing Company for over 45 years. Mrs. Copes was very generous to so many people. She enjoyed gardening but her pride and joy was spending time with her family. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Mrs. Copes is preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Ruby Newman; and brother, Burrell Newman. She is survived by her husband, Hubert "Clayton" Copes, Sr.; children, Cassandra Ann Copes Juenger and husband Gary, Dianne Rachel Copes Odaware and husband James, Ruby Jean Copes Clark and husband Eric, Hubert Clayton Copes, Jr. and fianc?e Dee; nine grandchildren, Samantha Marie Clark, Brittany Copes Maxwell, Eric Curtis Clark, Nickolas Clayton Copes, Rachel Elizabeth Odaware Adams, Charles Ethan Juenger, Erica Nicole Clark, Clayton Sherman Clark, Peyton Copes; seven great-grandchildren, Dusty Evans, Faith Evans, Christian Clark, Addison Adams, Grace Clark, Mayce Maxwell, and Olivia Maxwell; brother, Willard Newman; sister, Annette Stansbury; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Charles Ethan Juenger, Eric Curtis Clark, Frank Shavers, Nicholas Clayton Copes, Hubert Clayton Copes, Jr., James Odaware, Eric Kent Clark, and Clayton Sherman Clark. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, May 2, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on May 2, 2011

Sr. Mary Magdalen O'Donovan Sr. Mary Magdalen O'Donovan, on Friday, April 29, 2011,died at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Centerhaving served more than seven decades as a Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady. Sr. Magdalen was a woman of strong faith and dedicated to serving those in need. Born, December 20, 1919 in Kilcolman, Enniskean, Co. Cork, Ireland and was the second oldest of six girls. She entered the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady on August 21, 1937 and came to the United States in 1948. Sister Magdalen was a graduate of Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing in1954. She received her Bachelor's of Nursing from Northwestern University, Natchitoches, Louisiana, and her Masters in Hospital Administration from Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas. Sr. Magdalen was a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Over the years, Sister served on all the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Boards and hospital committees,as well as, participated in many civic organizations. Herfaith in God, Franciscan vocation, nursing background, administrative skills, and her compassion to serve are just a few of the gifts she will be remembered by in her ministry in the Church. She is survived by two sisters in England, Mrs. Margaret "Peggy" Grenham and Mrs. Theresa "Tessie" McMillan, and numerous nephews and nieces, and grand nephews and grand nieces. Visitation will be on Thursday, May 5, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Maryville Chapel, 4200 Essen Lane Baton Rouge, LA with a Wake Service at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue from 9:00 AM unitl 11:00 AM at Rosary Chapel, Our Lake of the Lake Regional Medical Center followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM with Bishop Robert Muench officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Pallbearers will be Michael Grenham, Carroll Blewster, Alden Andre, Phillip Crochet, Dr. Ronald Radzikowski,and Dr. Cullen Hebert. Honorary Pallbearers: John Finan, Robert C. Davidge, Scott Wester, Eddie Albin, WesDevillier, Dr. Gregory Lanata, Dr. John Green, Dr. Bryan Griffith, Dr. Leo Blaize, and Dr. Mark Kantrow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Our Lady of the Lake Foundation, Our Lady of Lourdes Foundation, St. Francs Medical Center Foundation, St. Elizabeth Hospital Foundation, or the Haiti Project, Inc. of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady in honor of Sr. Magdalen. Rabenhorst Funeral Home Baton Rouge, LA. Published in The News Star on May 2, 2011

Mary E. Jones Woods Graveside services for Mrs. Mary E. Jones Woods will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at Arcadia Memorial Cemetery in Arcadia, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Jeff Hoffman. Mary E. Jones Woods, age 92, died Saturday morning in West Monroe, Louisiana. Mrs. Woods, a native of Bryceland, Bienville Parish, Louisiana and a longtime resident of Arcadia, Louisiana, was a retired school teacher in Bienville Parish School System. She was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Woods. Her survivors include one son, Ronald Woods, M.D. and his wife, Patricia of West Monroe; four grandchildren, Roxanne Bennett and her husband, Mickey of West Monroe, Monique Woods of Houston, TX, Brandon Woods and his wife, Mary P. of Baton Rouge, and Michael Woods of Dallas, TX; and two great grandchildren, Brinkley Bennett and Hayes Woods. Pallbearers will be Brandon Woods, Michael Woods, Mickey Bennett, Randall Murphy, Joe Reeves and Don Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Lolley, M.D., William D. Smith, M.D., and John Pilgreen. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Monday, May 2, 2011, at Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church in West Monroe, First Baptist Church in Arcadia or to the donor's choice. 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 May 2, 2011

Carletta H. Bayne, 96 Carletta Hollingsworth Bayne of Monroe, a registered nurse and instructor, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Brad H. Cole, 29 BEEKMAN — Brad Hamilton Cole, an Angus Chemical employee, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bethel Baptist Church, Beekman. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Beekman Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Curtistine Copes, 74 Curtistine Copes of West Monroe, co-owner and operator of Copes Texaco and Towing, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Midway Cemetery, Delhi.

Owen L. Dement, 82 BASTROP — Owen Leslie Dement died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at North Bastrop Church of God, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Gary Goodwin, 58 BASTROP — Gary Goodwin, a heavy equipment operator and retired police officer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Assembly of God Church, Bastrop. Burial will be in Bonne-Idee Harp Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Luzon Joiner, 88 Luzon Joiner of Monroe, a Transmission Supervisor for Texas Gas, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Judy W. Maples, 68 BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Judy Watt Maples, formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church, Bowling Green. Visitation is 1 p.m. Tuesday until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of JC Kirby & Sons Funeral Chapels, Bowling Green.

Geraldine H. Milby, 83 Geraldine Hopkins Milby of West Monroe died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Life Wesleyan Church. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Pine Grove Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Irma M. Morace, 68 Irma Miller Morace of West Monroe, formerly of Winnsboro, a retired insurance agent, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mertie M. Pilgram, 82 Mertie Marie Pilgram of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lillie K. Roberts, 74 WISNER — Lillie Kenney Roberts, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kendricks Ferry Pentecostal Church, near Wisner. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery, near Wisner, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Pallie 'Pat' Thomas, 95 Pallie "Pat" J. Thomas of West Monroe, a retired waitress, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery, Epps.

Helen T. Walker, 82 DELHI — Helen Thomas Walker, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi.

Eddie R. Ward, 58 Farmerville — Eddie Ray Ward, a salvage yard owner and operator, died Sunday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Beulah Baptist Church, near Farmerville. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Mary E.J. Woods, 92 ARCADIA — Mary E. Jones Woods, a retired schoolteacher, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Arcadia Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Baker, Violet Lena: 1 p.m. May 14, Lea Joyner Methodist Church, Monroe. Barnett Sr., Lloyd Nathaniel: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Bradford, Joe Walter: 10 a.m. Thursday, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, West Monroe. Jones, Don: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Allen Chapel AME Church, Monroe. Mitchell, Roy A.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

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

Lloyd Nathaniel Barnett, Sr. Funeral services for Lloyd Nathaniel Barnett, Sr., 91, of Monroe, will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Joe Solomon officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Barnett left this earth to reside in his heavenly home on May 1, 2011. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Isaac Barnett and Minnie Whaley Barnett; his devoted wife, Nell O'Dell; and two sons-in-law, Thomas O. Eubanks and Michael G. McFadden. Survivors include his three children, Jean Barnett Eubanks, Janice Barnett McFadden, and Lloyd Nathaniel Barnett, Jr. and his wife Patricia Barnett; eight grandchildren, Tommy Eubanks and wife Renita, Michelle Eubanks Upshaw and husband Ken, Melissa Eubanks Bosch and husband Tim, Dr. Michael Rainer and wife Jennifer, Sheri Rainer Voelkel and husband Doyle, Dustin Barnett and wife Jenny, Jessica Barnett Brashear and husband Kyle, and Jason Barnett; nineteen great grandchildren; and thirteen great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be his great grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Lloyd Barnett was a self educated man whose natural artistic talent led to lifelong success in the field of advertisement. He began that career at the Majestic Theatre in Johnson City, TN under the guidance of Fritz Frazier who taught him to design by hand the front advertising boards of the theater. Lloyd served two years in the Navy during WWII. He completed is tour of duty with an honorable discharge in 1945. After his return to civilian life, he painted advertising on panel trucks for companies such as Pepsi Cola. His spunky little wife answered an ad for an advertising manager with Sears and began his career path in advertising. He was named Advertising Man of the Year in Mobile, AL in the 1961. After retiring from Sears, he owned Barnett's Religious Supply in Monroe, was a general manager at the Fair Department Store in Monroe and ended his professional career as Adult Education Director at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church. Lloyd, Nell and the girls were charter members of Lea Joyner Church where Lloyd severed in the music program, on the Board of Directors and the pastor's council. Lloyd will be remembered by his many friends as kind, compassionate, and always smiling. His family and his faith were the blessings he prayed for and by his own words, God's answer to his prayers. Memorials may be made to Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 3, 2011

Joe Walter Bradford Funeral services for Joe Walter Bradford, 78, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, May 5, 2011 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, located at 800 Downing Pines Road in West Monroe, LA. Bishop Scott Dickson will be officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Choudrant, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Bradford was born January 3, 1933 in Meridian, MS and passed away April 30, 2011 in Monroe, LA. Joe Graduated from Louisiana Tech in 1956 and just after from 1957 through 1961 served in the U.S. Navy. From January 1963 to January of 1988 Joe worked for Ouachita National Bank and retired as a Vice President. He loved the Boy Scouts of America and therein attained the 'Silver Beaver', one of the highest awards a leader can obtain in this organization. 'Bishop' Bradford was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and served throughout his life selflessly as a Cub Master and Committee Member, a Sunday School Teacher, a Branch President, a High Councilman, and of course a Scout Master and Bishop. Joe loved hunting, fishing, and wood carving. He was a loving father, grandfather, and husband. Mr. Bradford was preceded in death by his parents Ben Lane and Myrtle Mae Jackson; and a sister Alice Tacoma Bradford Scalfano. Joe is survived by his wife Janice Aline Daly Bradford; a sister Zelma Mae Bradford Randazzo; a brother Ben Lane Bradford and wife Shirley Williams Bradford; children Joe Walter Bradford, Jr. and wife Cynthia Yvette Wright Bradford, Allen Russell Bradford and wife Kim Michele Atwood Bradford, Richard Daniel Bradford and wife Jennifer Leatham Bradford, Victoria Marie Bradford Taylor and husband Eric Dewayne Taylor; grandchildren Bennie Desmond Bradford, Ariel Yvette Bradford, Sariah Mae Bradford, David W. Bradford, Preston Michael Bradford, Brittanie Marie Bradford Hart and husband Benjamin Adam Hart, Daniel Alan Bradford, Nathan Conner Bradford, Qualan Thomas Bradford, Chiron Dash Bradford, Kaydee Lucille Bradford, and Christopher Lane Taylor; and foster grandchild Annie. Pallbearers will be Joe Bradford, Jr., Allen Bradford, Richard Bradford, Eric D. Taylor, Ben Bradford, and Paul Tolbird. Honorary pallbearers are Hosea McNew, Richard Ballard, and Dan Darnell. Visitation will be held Wednesday 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 from May 3 to May 5, 2011

Marie Pylant Bryan Funeral services for Marie Pylant Bryan, 81, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Mark Fenn will be officiating. Interment to follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Bryan was born May 8, 1929 in West Monroe and passed away May 1, 2011 in West Monroe. She was a member of First Baptist Church West Monroe. She is survived by her sons; Russell Bryan and wife Leslie of West Monroe and Douglas Bryan and wife Linda of Pineville; grandsons, Andrew Bryan, Brandon Bryan and Dustin Bryan; sisters; Eloise Smith and Floye Eichler; brother; Raymond Pylant and wife Melba; numerous nieces, nephews, brother and sister-in-laws. Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society . Online condolences may be sent to the family at ww.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 3, 2011

Rev. Billy C. Copeland Funeral services for Rev. Billy C. Copeland, age 76, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities. Officiating will be Pastor Mark Foster and Pastor Kenneth Carpenter. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes. Billy C. Copeland, a lifelong resident of West Monroe, LA, passed away in Maryville, TN, on April 30, 2011. Billy was a member of The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities. He was a retired electrician and pastor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dock and Lucille Copeland and by a son, Timothy Copeland. Survivors are his loving wife of 58 years, Valerie Fowler Copeland; son, Donnie Copeland (Marlene); daughter, Linda Copeland; grandchildren, Valerie Snell (Jimmy), Dusty Copeland, Heather Curry (Clay), Jessica Bennett, Krista Copeland, Jonathan Bennett, Marla Roberts (Yancy) and Christopher Smith; great grandchildren, Jordan Copeland, Jimmy Snell, Jr., Madison Snell, Maddox Copeland and Mariana Roberts. Pallbearers will be Dusty Copeland, Jimmy Snell, Jonathan Bennett, Dock Copeland and other family members. Visitation will be 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Homes West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 3, 2011

Judy Watt Maples Judy Watt Maples, age 68, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2011, at her residence. Judy lived in Monroe, LA, for many years prior to moving to Bowling Green, TN. She attended First Christian Church and her goal in life was singing. Judy was always a member of a church choir or community chorus. She enjoyed reading and gardening. She is survived by: Father: James T. Watt, Gibson Wells, TN; Mother: Marietta Morris Watt, Gibson Wells, TN; Husband of 48 years: Ernest G. Maples, Bowling Green, KY; Daughter: Mary Margaret Maples, Berea, KY; Son: Allen Maples, wife Donna Mashelle, Lexington, KY; Daughter: Kate Minor, husband Darren, Fort Smith, AK; Sister: Ellen Greer, husband Richard, Milwaukee, WI; 6 Grandchildren: Christis Faith Ingram, Mallory Maples, Joshua McNemar, Hannah Kate McNemar, Hannah Marie Minor and Abigail GraceMinor; and 2 Nieces: Jessica Greer and Suzanne Falkenberry. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at First Christian Church, 1106 State St., Bowling Green, KY. Visitation will be held at 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at First Christian Church, 1106 State St., Bowling Green, KY. Expression of sympathy can take the form of contribution to: www.diabetes.org ( American Diabetes Association ) In Memory of Judy Watt Maples. Online condolences may be made to: jckirbyandson.com J. C. Kirby & Son Funeral Chapel 270-842-0303 Bowling Green, KY Published in The News Star on May 3, 2011

Kenneth Neil Pickron Funeral services for Kenneth Neil Pickron, 51, of the Swartz Community, will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. Lindell Stewart officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Pickron was born on September 1, 1959 in Monroe, LA and passed away on April 30, 2011 in Monroe, LA. Kenneth was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a member of the Baygent Branch Hunting Club. He was a member of the New Light Baptist Church in Monroe. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charlie and Earline Miller and his parents, Jessie Pickron and Frances Pickron Duke. Mr. Pickron is survived by 2 sons, Brian M. Pickron and Kenneth N. Pickron, Jr.; 2 stepsons, Brandon and T. J. Tolbird; 5 sisters, Katherine Conley, Cynthia Ceney, Glenda Black and husband, Ron, Brenda Brown, and Debra Garrett; brother, Roger Pickron and special nephew, I-Ty; and numerous extended family members and friends. Pallbearers will be, Joe Young, Sr., Joe Young, Jr., David Trichell, Brian Pickron, Timmy Miller, and Rayford W. Miller, Jr. Honorary pallbearers are his son, uncle, and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, May 3, 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 May 3, 2011

Velda I. Schmeer Funeral Services for Mrs. Velda I. Schmeer, 88, of West Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Monroe with Pastor Paul McComack officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mrs. Schmeer was born October 22, 1922 in Lanark, IL, the daughter of Guy R. and Ethel C. Beck. She was a graduate of St. Joseph School of Nursing, Elgin, IL and was employed at St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin, IL as Operating Room Supervisor until retirement. Mrs. Schmeer was also a retired Operating Room Nurse for St. Francis Medical Center, Monroe. She was a devoted member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Monroe. She was an active member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League, Trenton Chapter AARP, and volunteer for Health Source at Glenwood Medical Mall. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kurt P. Schmeer, Sr. and step-son, Kurt "Butch" Schmeer, Jr. She is survived by step-daughter, Patricia Rowton; daughter-in-law, Mary Schmeer, six grandchildren, Jerold, Jennifer, and Jacob Schmeer, Lucas and Christie Rowton, and Kathy Sharp; twelve great-grandchildren; and a niece, Barbara Stickel and nephews, Keith Nesemeier and Ernest Lallmann. Pallbearers will be George Schaeffer, Thad Schaeffer, Freddie Whitten, V. J. Casamento, Ed Johnson, and Bobby Canterbury. Honorary Pallbearer will be Syd Cameron. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church, Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 3, 2011

Martha Ruby Sherman Services for Martha Ruby Sherman, of Shreveport and Monroe, will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at Forest Park Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel in Shreveport, LA. Visitation will be held at the chapel before the service. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Sherman passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and James Sharplin of Monroe, LA, and Iva and John Santos of Gerogetown, TX; granddaughters, Erin Love and husband Andy of West Monroe, LA, and Cara Moore and husband Brandon of Georgetown, TX; great grandchildren, Gemma Maddox, Marissa Reynolds, Christian Reynolds, and Kennedy Moore; brother, Roy Perkins and wife Janette; sister, Sue McCully; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made Ouachita River Valley Animal League, P. O. Box 4428, Monroe, LA 71211. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Louisiana Hospice Care, Suzi Thornhill, Bonita Hatten, Mariah Thompson, and Faye Shanas. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 3, 2011

James L. "Sonny" Sowell, Jr. Graveside services for James L. "Sonny" Sowell, 81, of Farmerville will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Rev. Jeff Luellen will be officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Sowell was born December 9, 1929 in Judsonia, AR and passed away May 1, 2011 at his residence. He was a member of Peniel Baptist Church West Monroe. Mr. Sowell was an Iron Worker for Local 710 and belonged to Indian Creek Hunting Club. Mr. Sowell is survived by his wife of 57 years, Pearlie Sowell; son, Rick Sowell and a daughter, Vicki Turman; a son-in-law; Dale Turman; 2 granddaughters, Tiffany Turman and Brittany Sowell; one great-granddaughter, Skylar Turman; 2 sisters; Marybelle Greer and Sharon Chatham. Pallbearers will be J.E. Lee, Jessie Lenard, Rudy Aikens, Randy Lenard, Earl Greer and Dale Turman. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Banks and Noel Brown. 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 May 3, 2011

Carletta H. Bayne, 96 Carletta Hollingsworth Bayne of Monroe, a registered nurse and instructor, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Brad H. Cole, 29 BEEKMAN — Brad Hamilton Cole, an Angus Chemical employee, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bethel Baptist Church, Beekman. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Beekman Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Curtistine Copes, 74 Curtistine Copes of West Monroe, co-owner and operator of Copes Texaco and Towing, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Midway Cemetery, Delhi.

Owen L. Dement, 82 BASTROP — Owen Leslie Dement died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at North Bastrop Church of God, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Gary Goodwin, 58 BASTROP — Gary Goodwin, a heavy equipment operator and retired police officer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Assembly of God Church, Bastrop. Burial will be in Bonne-Idee Harp Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Luzon Joiner, 88 Luzon Joiner of Monroe, a Transmission Supervisor for Texas Gas, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Judy W. Maples, 68 BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Judy Watt Maples, formerly of Monroe, died Saturday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church, Bowling Green. Visitation is 1 p.m. Tuesday until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of JC Kirby & Sons Funeral Chapels, Bowling Green.

Geraldine H. Milby, 83 Geraldine Hopkins Milby of West Monroe died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Life Wesleyan Church. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Pine Grove Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Irma M. Morace, 68 Irma Miller Morace of West Monroe, formerly of Winnsboro, a retired insurance agent, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mertie M. Pilgram, 82 Mertie Marie Pilgram of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lillie K. Roberts, 74 WISNER — Lillie Kenney Roberts, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kendricks Ferry Pentecostal Church, near Wisner. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery, near Wisner, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Pallie 'Pat' Thomas, 95 Pallie "Pat" J. Thomas of West Monroe, a retired waitress, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery, Epps.

Helen T. Walker, 82 DELHI — Helen Thomas Walker, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi.

Eddie R. Ward, 58 Farmerville — Eddie Ray Ward, a salvage yard owner and operator, died Sunday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Beulah Baptist Church, near Farmerville. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Mary E.J. Woods, 92 ARCADIA — Mary E. Jones Woods, a retired schoolteacher, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Arcadia Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Baker, Violet Lena: 1 p.m. May 14, Lea Joyner Methodist Church, Monroe. Barnett Sr., Lloyd Nathaniel: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Bradford, Joe Walter: 10 a.m. Thursday, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, West Monroe. Jones, Don: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Allen Chapel AME Church, Monroe. Mitchell, Roy A.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

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

Raymond Carl "R.C." Hayden Funeral services for Mr. Raymond Carl "R.C". Hayden, age 88, will be held at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, May 5, 2011, at The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities. Officiating will be Pastor Mark Foster, Pastor Emeritus Fred Foster, Pastor Tom Foster and Rev. Buck Treadway. Interment will follow at Salem Cemetery in Eros, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond A. and Mildred Hayden; brothers, Glen Doyle Hayden, Milton Hayden, Preston Hayden; sister, Edwina Jarrell and one great grandchild, Gabriel Marlin. R.C. is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Elouise Hayden; daughters, Pat Treadway and her husband, Rev. Buck Treadway of Beaumont, TX, Sue Telano and her husband, Sonny Telano of West Monroe, LA and Gayla Foster and her husband, Tom Foster of Dallas, TX; granddaughters, Beth Treadway Klem, of Houston, TX, Kathie Treadway of Richmond, VA, Dana Marlin of Dallas, TX and Kari Marlin of Dallas, TX; grandsons, Leslie Treadway, Phillip Treadway, Carl Telano and Hayden Foster; 14 great grandchildren and brother, Bobby Hayden. R.C. was a member of The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities for over 50 years. R.C. finished Barber College and then began his over 70 year career as a barber prior to being drafted into the U.S. Army. After serving his country in WWII, he continued his career and opened Hayden Barber Shop in 1961. R.C. was loved by everyone he knew and was a faithful member of his church. He will be remembered as a loving, husband, father and grandfather. Pallbearers will be Carl Telano, Les Treadway, Ty Marlin, Hayden Foster, Bobby Lynn Hayden and Wayne Whittman. Honorary pallbearers will be Pete Sims, Woody Clark and Sonny Telano. Visitation will be 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Homes West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 4, 2011

Luzon Joiner Mr. Luzon Joiner, 88, of Monroe, LA, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2011, at his home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, May 5, 2011, at Parkview Baptist Church in Monroe with Rev. Gabriel Krell officiating. Interment will follow immediately at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe. Mr. Joiner was born December 1, 1922, in Farmerville, LA, to Pearl Dillard Joiner and Luzon Joiner, Sr. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U. S. Army Air Corps as a flight engineer. Following the war, he was employed for 37 years with Texas Gas Transmission Corp. Mr. Joiner was a member of Parkview Baptist Church for 43 years, serving as a deacon and in numerous leadership capacities. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Rebel Albritton Joiner, and children, Larry Joiner and wife, Nonie of Canton, MS; Keith Joiner and wife, Penny of Monroe, and Rebecca Joiner of Monroe. Mr. Joiner is also survived by grandchildren, Ashley Smith and husband, Wade of Madison, MS; Grant Joiner and wife, Whitney of Memphis, TN; Amanda Saltzman and husband, Andy of Lake Charles, LA, and great grandchildren, Wade and Walker Smith of Madison, MS, and Anna Leigh and Andy Saltzman, Jr. of Lake Charles, LA. Pallbearers are Richard Buck, Glenn Brunson, Lee Estes, Tom O'Neal, Sonny Smith and Darrell Washam. Honorary Pallbearers are the Deacons of Parkview Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Memorials may be made to Parkview Baptist Church or Northminster Church Columbarium Garden Fund. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 4, 2011

Hillyer Speed Lamkin Private Family Services for Hillyer Speed Lamkin, 83, of Monroe, will be held Thursday at Old City Cemetery, Monroe, with The Reverend Bill Easterling officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Lamkin, an accomplished author and playwright, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ebb Tyler and Eugenia Speed Lamkin. Survivors include one sister, Marguerite Lamkin Littman of London, England; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 4, 2011

News article on Speed Lamkin-Monroe Novelist Speed Lamkin Dies - Hillyer Speed Lamkin of Monroe, an author, Renaissance man and noted socialite, died late Monday night after a long illness. Lamkin, who was 83, wrote novels, short stories, television scripts and a Broadway play during the mid-20th century before he returned to Monroe in the 1960s to oversee much of old Monroe society from his parents' neo-Georgian house on Park Avenue, which was built in 1928. "Speed was a mentor to me," said Victor Cascio, a restaurateur who chronicles today's Monroe society scene in his weekly The News-Star column. "He taught me and others about style, taste and the art of living well." Lamkin, who counted playwright Tennessee Williams and poet Ogden Nash among his friends, left Monroe for Harvard when he was 16. Lamkin was 22 in 1950 when he published his first novel, "Tiger in the Garden," a work that drew heavily on his perceptions of Monroe society, and in the words of a Time reviewer, was "made up of old ingredients: miscegenation, aristocratic drunks and flowerlike ladies, languid Southern talk and fiery Southern tempers." He was called "the poor man's Truman Capote" by composer Ned Rorem, a characterization that Lamkin may not have appreciated, but one that stuck. Tennessee Williams was quoted as saying, "He doesn't write as well (as Capote) but is more agreeable." Lamkin moved easily among high society icons like the Astors and later Wallis, Duchess of Windsor, during his time in New York and London. He also lived in Hollywood, where he wrote "Midsummer," a television play for Matinee Theatre in 1955, and "The Hostess with the Mostess," a television play in 1957. Among Lamkin's other noted works were "Comes a Day," a short story and winner of an O. Henry Award in 1950, and his second novel, "The Easter Egg Hunt," in 1954. He also amassed an impressive collection of fine art and in 2008 was honored at the New Orleans Museum of Art with an exhibition called "A Taste for Excellence: A Tribute to Louisiana Collector H. Speed Lamkin." "Speed believed your home was your stage from which to play out the drama of your life," Cascio said. "He always said, 'Give a good performance.' He sure did." A private graveside service is scheduled for Thursday under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Irma Katherine Morace Funeral services for Mrs. Irma Miller Morace, 68, will be 2:00 PM Thursday, May 5, 2011, at the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Perry officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Morace was born in Winnsboro, LA, on April 5, 1943, and passed from this life on Monday, May 2, 2011, at Ochsner Foundation Hospital after an extended illness. She was a resident of West Monroe, LA, and a retired Insurance Agent. She is preceded in death by her parents Carley Cordell and Laura Maynor Miller; brother Butch Miller; sister Beverly Valdez; son Gary Wayne Hitt; two nieces Shea Shelton and Jennifer Rice. Survivors include her children Rhonda Knox and husband Keith of West Monroe, Lisa Morace of West Monroe, Jimmy Hitt and wife Stephanie Calhoun, Shawn Morace and wife April of Winnsboro, Charlotte Till and husband Mike of Fort Walton Beach, FL; sister Barbara Rice of Baton Rouge; half sisters Sandy Boone of Jigger and Kathy Chapman of Winnsboro; uncle Lester Maynor of Winnsboro; grandchildren Josh Hitt, Chase Alstaugh, Keith "Bubba" Knox Jr., Melanie Browder, Jessica Knox, Brooke Morace, Christopher Johnson, Gregory Johnson and Krystal Johnson; great grandchildren Hannah Browder, Dakota Browder and Cort Mathews; special friends Garland and Betty Jones of West Monroe; also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Friends may call for visitation on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, after 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the funeral home. Online guest book at www.gillfirstnational.com Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on May 4, 2011

Mertie Marie (Calhoun) Pilgram Graveside services for Mrs. Mertie Marie Pilgram, 82, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Rev. Ron Lowe will be officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Pilgram was born August 12, 1928 in Sikes, LA and passed away May 2, 2011 in West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Pilgram, her son, Darrell Pilgram and her grandson, Tony Flowers. She is survived by her sons, Jonathan Pilgram and Randy Pilgram; daughters; Brenda Maurer and Gaye Zeigler; brothers; Buford Calhoun, Mack Calhoun, John Calhoun, and Royce Calhoun; sisters, Kathleen Brister, Ollie V. Tieje and Jennie Campbell. Thanks to the staff of Stoneybrook Assisted Living for the love and tender care received during her stay there. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 4, 2011 from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 4, 2011

Pallie "Pat" J. Thomas Funeral services for Pallie "Pat" J. Thomas, 95 of West Monroe, LA will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 5, 2011 at the Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville, LA with Rev. Leonard Garlington and Bro. Eugene Clark officiating. Interment will follow in Epps Cemetery, Epps, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Pat was born August 21, 1915 in Colfax, LA and passed away Sunday, May 1, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her son, Billy Joe Thomas. Survivors include her son, Alvin Thomas and wife, Elaine of Rome, GA; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews; a very special thank you to Mrs. Mabel Holley. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. Visitation will be 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at the Funeral Home. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on May 4, 2011

Michael W. Barnes, 49 OAK GROVE — Michael Wayne Barnes, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery in Kilbourne.

Lloyd N. Barnett Sr., 91 Lloyd Nathaniel Barnett Sr. of Monroe, a retired choir director at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Carletta H. Bayne, 96 Carletta Hollingsworth Bayne of Monroe, a registered nurse and instructor, died Monday. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Marie Boothe, 78 Marie Boothe of West Monroe, a retired bookkeeper, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

E.R. Cupit, 84 CROWVILLE — E.R. Cupit, a carpenter, died Monday. Services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is noon until time of service. Burial will be in at Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Rev. Billy Copeland, 76 MARYVILLE, Tenn. — The Rev. Billy Copeland, formerly of West Monroe, a retired electrician and pastor, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Colton Eli Johnson, infant WINNSBORO — Colton Eli Johnson, infant son of Charles 'Brook' and Dana Johnson, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Apostolic Tabernacle. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the New Life Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Artis Merritt Massey, 92 WINNSBORO — Artis Massey of Winnsboro died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Fort Necessity Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Irma Miller Morace, 68 Irma Miller Morace of West Monroe, formerly of Winnsboro, an insurance agent, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Ian Jay Nelson Jr., 34 Ian Jay Nelson Jr. of West Monroe died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Shonie Parris, 31 QUITMAN — Shonie Parris died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Kenneth N. Pickron, 51 Kenneth Neil Pickron of Swartz, an imager for Chase Bank, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe.

Kirby G. Reneau, 82 Kirby G. Reneau of Monroe, a retired tile layer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Velda I. Schmeer, 88 Velda I. Schmeer of West Monroe, a retired registered nurse, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery, West Monroe.

James L. Sowell, 81 FARMERVILLE — James L. "Sonny" Sowell, a retired iron worker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ralph James Wicker, 80 Ralph James Wicker of Monroe, an attorney, died Sunday. Visitation is 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday in Kilbourne Hall at Grace Episcopal Church. Other arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Peggy Williams, 68 JONESBORO — Peggy Williams died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Pamela Akin Young, 44 MARION — Pamela Akin Young, a social worker, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Crestview Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Baker, Violet Lena: 1 p.m. May 14, Lea Joyner Methodist Church, Monroe. Barnett Sr., Lloyd Nathaniel: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Bradford, Joe Walter: 10 a.m. Thursday, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, West Monroe. Cole, Brad Hamilton: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Bethel Baptist Church, Beekman. Dement, Owen Leslie: 2 p.m. Wednesday, North Bastrop Church of God, Bastrop. Jones, Don: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Allen Chapel AME Church, Monroe. Milby, Geraldine Hopkins: 2 p.m. Wednesday, New Life Wesleyan Church. Pilgram, Mertie Marie: 10 a.m. Thursday, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Roberts, Lillie Kenney: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Kendricks Ferry Pentecostal Church, near Wisner. Thomas, Pallie "Pat" J.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Walker, Helen Thomas: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

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

Alice Marie Boothe Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Alice Marie Boothe, 78, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery in West Monroe with Rev. Nathan Thornton officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mrs. Boothe was born October 16, 1932 in Ouachita Parish and passed away on May 3, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. She was a lifetime member of Living Way Apostolic Church in West Monroe. Mrs. Boothe was a loving and generous person, a fantastic cook, and most of all "The Best Mom!" She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Virginia Schanks; and three brothers, Robert L. Schanks, James Ezra Schanks, and James Walter Schanks, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Alvin Boothe, Sr., children, Nouida Roux, Alvin Boothe, Jr. and his wife, Bessie; grandchildren, Kris Roux and wife, Nikki, Daniel Boothe and his wife, Jennifer; great-grandchildren, Andrew Roux, Natalie Roux, Drake Vidrine, Jenna Vidrine, Jaida Boothe; brother, Donald Schanks, Sr. and his wife, Linda; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 5, 2011

Joe Walter Bradford Funeral services for Joe Walter Bradford, 78, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, May 5, 2011 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, located at 800 Downing Pines Road in West Monroe, LA. Bishop Scott Dickson will be officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Choudrant, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Bradford was born January 3, 1933 in Meridian, MS and passed away April 30, 2011 in Monroe, LA. Joe Graduated from Louisiana Tech in 1956 and just after from 1957 through 1961 served in the U.S. Navy. From January 1963 to January of 1988 Joe worked for Ouachita National Bank and retired as a Vice President. He loved the Boy Scouts of America and therein attained the 'Silver Beaver', one of the highest awards a leader can obtain in this organization. 'Bishop' Bradford was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and served throughout his life selflessly as a Cub Master and Committee Member, a Sunday School Teacher, a Branch President, a High Councilman, and of course a Scout Master and Bishop. Joe loved hunting, fishing, and wood carving. He was a loving father, grandfather, and husband. Mr. Bradford was preceded in death by his parents Ben Lane and Myrtle Mae Jackson; and a sister Alice Tacoma Bradford Scalfano. Joe is survived by his wife Janice Aline Daly Bradford; a sister Zelma Mae Bradford Randazzo; a brother Ben Lane Bradford and wife Shirley Williams Bradford; children Joe Walter Bradford, Jr. and wife Cynthia Yvette Wright Bradford, Allen Russell Bradford and wife Kim Michele Atwood Bradford, Richard Daniel Bradford and wife Jennifer Leatham Bradford, Victoria Marie Bradford Taylor and husband Eric Dewayne Taylor; grandchildren Bennie Desmond Bradford, Ariel Yvette Bradford, Sariah Mae Bradford, David W. Bradford, Preston Michael Bradford, Brittanie Marie Bradford Hart and husband Benjamin Adam Hart, Daniel Alan Bradford, Nathan Conner Bradford, Qualan Thomas Bradford, Chiron Dash Bradford, Kaydee Lucille Bradford, and Christopher Lane Taylor; and foster grandchild Annie. Pallbearers will be Joe Bradford, Jr., Allen Bradford, Richard Bradford, Eric D. Taylor, Ben Bradford, and Paul Tolbird. Honorary pallbearers are Hosea McNew, Richard Ballard, and Dan Darnell. Visitation will be held Wednesday 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 from May 3 to May 5, 2011

Frank Pardue Etier Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 6, 2011, at a 12:00 noon Mass of Christian Burial in La Chapelle de Martin & Castille in Lafayette, LA, for Frank Pardue Etier, 85, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jennings, LA. Interment will be in Holy Mary Mother of God Cemetery. Reverend O. Joseph Breaux, Pastor of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Maurice, will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Lectors will be Kendall Etier and Jane Fournet. Karen Broussard, organist and soloist, will sing for the services, "Be Not Afraid", "On Eagles' Wings", "How Great Thou Art" and "Battle Hymn of the Republic". He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of over 60 years, Dorothy Soileau Etier and his daughter, Leslie Ann Etier; and his parents, William and Emma Etier. Survivors include his son Brian E. Etier, Sr. and his wife Connie and; three grandchildren, Kendall M. Etier, Dr. Brian E. Etier, Jr. and his wife Lauren and Brandt E. Etier; one great grandchild, Ainsley Grace Etier; one sister, Annie Eaves; and two brothers, Carey Etier and James Etier. A native of Hebert, LA, and a longtime resident of Lafayette, Frank was Secretary-Treasurer and comptroller for Horace B. Rickey, Inc. for over 30 years and also worked with his son in public accounting for over 20 years. Mr. Etier served his country in the U.S. Navy in World War II and was a very proud American. Frank had a wide range of accomplishments but is most remembered by his family for his work ethic, his encouragement to become the best at your chosen profession, the love for his camp in Lake Arthur, and his love for his children and grand-children. "Paw Paw" was known for his "easy-going" personality and he has passed this wonderful trait to his son and grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Brian Etier, Jr., Brandt Etier, Adam Angers, Drue Fournet, David Van Geffen and Carey Etier. Honorary Pallbearer will be James Etier. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, May 5, 2011, at 6:30 PM in Martin & Castille's DOWNTOWN. The family requests that visitation be observed on Thursday, May 5, 2011, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and will continue on Friday, May 6, 2011, from 7:00 AM until time of services. Memorial contributions can be made in Mr. Etier's name to Heart of Hospice, 201 W. Vermilion Street, Suite 200, Lafayette, LA. 70501. View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com Martin & Castille Funeral Home 337-234-2311 Lafayette, LA Published in The News Star on May 5, 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 Related Legacies * Navy * WWII

Ralph James Wicker Funeral services for Ralph James Wicker of Monroe, LA will be held Saturday, May 7, 2011, at 11:00 AM at Grace Episcopal Church under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The Reverend Bill Easterling will be officiating. Interment will be private and held at Garden of Memories, Metairie, LA. Ralph was born June 21, 1930 in New Orleans, LA to Thomas Carey Wicker and Mary Taylor Wicker and moved to Monroe in 1961. He served as a Navy Fighter Pilot during the Korean War and later established his career as an attorney with his law firm of Brown and Wicker. His interests ranged from cooking to flying, but his most treasured times were those that he spent with family and friends. Mr. Wicker was preceded in death by his parents and two sons, Beau Wicker and Steve Wicker. Survivors include his daughter, Stacie Wicker Parker and her husband Mike; brother, Judge Thomas C. Wicker, Sr. and his wife Jane; grandchildren, Jennifer Wicker, Jim Wicker, and Christopher Wicker; nephew, Carey Wicker III and his wife Judge Ricky Wicker and their children, Fredericka, Ben, and T.C.; niece, Cathy Wicker West and her husband Tommy and their children, Patrick, Catherine, and Steve; step daughters, Sharon Woods, and Shawn Edwards and her husband Ray. Pallbearers will be Chris Wicker, Jim Wicker, Harris Brown, Bill Krutzer, Mike Parker, and Ray Edwards. Honorary pallbearers will be Nat Troy, Bob Cudd, Billy Brown, Jennings Wilkins, Paul Tennis, Bob Curry, and Ronald Lary. Visitation/reception will be held Saturday, May 7, 2011, from 9:30AM until 11:00 AM in Kilbourne Hall at Grace Episcopal Church. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to his friends who helped him during his illness, Judge Fred and Martha Amman III, Barbara and Gary Futch, Ronald and Gloria Lary, and the special care of his physician, Dr. Emile Barrow and Staff. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Grace Episcopal Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 5, 2011

Lewis 'Bud' Bivins Jr., 64 Lewis "Bud" Bivins Jr. of West Monroe, a professor, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Hasley Cemetery Pavilion, West Monroe. Visitation is noon until 1:30 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Alee Davis, 83 WINNSBORO — Alee Davis, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Dale North Fondren, 86 Dale Aulds North Fondren of Sterlington, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Rocky Branch Cemetery, Rocky Branch. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Luzon Joiner, 88 Luzon Joiner of West Monroe, retired transmission supervisor for Texas Gas Co., died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Hillyer Speed Lamkin, 83 Hillyer Speed Lamkin of Monroe, author-playwright, died Tuesday. Private graveside services are Thursday at Old City Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Glen W. McVay, 78 Glen W. McVay of Calhoun, retired from the Air Force, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Donnie Moore, 70 BASTROP — Donnie Moore, a retired teacher, died April 27. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at the Morehouse District Association Building. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will in H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Elizabeth May-Murphy, 77 BASTROP — Elizabeth Johnson May-Murphy, a retired Morehouse Parish Schools employee, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cherry Ridge Baptist Church. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

Shonie 'Sunny' Parris, 31 QUITMAN — Shonie "Sunny" Renee Parris died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Full Gospel Christian Center, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Gayla Traina Cemetery.

Mertie M. Pilgram, 82 Mertie Marie Pilgram of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lawrence Price, 47 RAYVILLE — Lawrence Price, a mechanic, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Pine Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Love & Charity Cemetery.

Annie Rabun, 77 BASTROP — Annie Rabun, a retired dietitian, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Ivory Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Kirby G. Reneau, 82 Kirby G. Reneau of Monroe, a retired tile setter, died Tuesday. Private services for the family were held under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Sugar Ray Robinson, 56 RAYVILLE — Sugar Ray Robinson, a machine operator, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Love & Charity Cemetery.

Maudie Lee Smith, 75 Maudie Lee Smith of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rhymes Cemetery, near Alto.

Mary V.R. Strahan, 66 RAYVILLE — Mary Virginia Ross Strahan, a retired garment factory employee, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Cynthia Wilson Memorial Cemetery, Collinston.

Thomas Windsor, 68 RUSTON — Thomas Neal "Tommy" Windsor died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Temple Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Pines Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Baker, Violet Lena: 1 p.m. May 14, Lea Joyner Methodist Church, Monroe. Barnes, Michael Wayne: 2 p.m. Thursday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Bradford, Joe Walter: 10 a.m. Thursday, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, West Monroe. Johnson, Colton Eli: 10 a.m. Thursday, Apostolic Tabernacle. Massey, Artis: 3 p.m. Thursday, Fort Necessity Baptist Church. Morace, Irma Miller: 2 p.m. Thursday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Pilgram, Mertie Marie: 10 a.m. Thursday, Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun. Schmeer, Velda I.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Trinity Lutheran Church, Monroe. Thomas, Pallie "Pat" J.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Young, Pamela Akin: 3 p.m. Thursday, Crestview Baptist Church, Farmerville.

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

Lewis "Bud" Bivins, Jr. Graveside Services for Mr. Lewis "Bud" Bivins, Jr., 64, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 6, 2011 at the Hasley Cemetery Memorial Pavilion with Fr. Frank Coens officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Mr. Bivins was born on November 25, 1946 in Monroe, LA and passed away in Monroe, LA on May 4, 2011. Survivors include his wife, Suthida Bivins; children, Lewis T. Bivins III., Robert D. Brown III., and Jonathan S. Brown; sister, Tommie Ann Zylks and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 6, 2011 from 12:00 P.M. until 1:30 P.M. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 6, 2011

Evelyn Perdue Mason Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Perdue Mason, 88, of West Monroe will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday May 6, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Michi Head officiating. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 P.M. Friday May 6, 2011 at Roselawn Cemetery in Junction City, Arkansas under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Mason was born on August 22, 1922 in Union, Arkansas and passed away on May 4, 2011 in West Monroe. She was a retired dorm mother at LSU. Mrs. Mason is preceded in death by her husband Harry K. Mason; son, Michael Mason; brother, John Harvey Perdue; sister, Veda Jones; and granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Linxwiler. Survivors include her children, Alice Kay Linxwiler of Baton Rouge, LA, Kathryn M. Hester of Houston, TX, Harold J. Mason of West Monroe, LA, Bill R. Mason of Brusly, LA; sister, Virginia McDonald of Junction City, LA; nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Harold J. Mason, Jr., Gregory Hester, Michael Mason, Jeremy Mason, and Edward D. Young. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. Friday May 6, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials can be made to McGuire United Methodist Church, 2075 Arkansas Road, West Monroe, LA 71291. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 6, 2011

Rafael R. Anderson, 31 Rafael Reshon Anderson of Monroe, a cashier, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Magnolia Annex Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

John Browning Sr., 94 WINNSBORO -- John Henry "J.H." Browning Sr., a farmer and cattleman, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Ronnie Frost, 41 Ronnie Frost of Monroe, formerly of Tallulah, a laborer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Michael Johnson, 52 TALLULAH -- Michael Johnson, a laborer, died April 28. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Alonzo King, 71 TALLULAH -- Alonzo King, a laborer, died April 28. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Jimmy Reynolds, 62 TALLULAH -- Jimmy Reynolds, a butcher, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Light Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Hazel M. Rodgers, 60 BASKIN -- Hazel Mae Rodgers, a dietitian, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at St. Luke Baptist Church, Alto. Arrangements are under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Theresa D. Weaver, 64 TALLULAH -- Theresa Delores Weaver, certified nursing assistant, died April 27. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Colored Baptist Church. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Wyoming Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Ralph J. Wicker, 80 Ralph James Wicker of Monroe, an attorney, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe. Visitation is 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday in Kilbourne Hall at the church. Private burial will be Monday at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Metairie, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary L. Williams, 55 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Mary Louise Williams, a homemaker, died April 28. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Peggy O. Williams, 68 JONESBORO -- Peggy Oneal Williams, a retired florist, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mill Creek Cemetery, Saline.

Welmer Williams, 86 Welmer Williams of Richwood, a brickmaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia City Cemetery, Monroe. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Baker, Violet Lena: 1 p.m. May 14, Lea Joyner Methodist Church, Monroe. Bivins Jr., Lewis "Bud": 2 p.m. Friday, Hasley Cemetery Pavilion, West Monroe. Moore, Donnie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse District Association Building, Bastrop. Parris, Shonie "Sunny" Renee: 2 p.m. Friday, Full Gospel Christian Center, Jonesboro. Price, Lawrence: 2 p.m. Saturday, Pine Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Rayville. Rabun, Annie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Ivory Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Robinson, Sugar Ray: 2 p.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Smith, Maudie Lee: 11 a.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Strahan, Mary Virginia Ross: 10 a.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Windsor, Thomas Neal "Tommy": 2 p.m. Friday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston.

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

Billy Joe Cook Funeral services for Mr. Billy Joe Cook, age 75, of Dubach, LA, will be held at 4:30 PM Sunday, May 8, 2011, at Owens Memorial Chapel in Ruston. Rev. Blaine O'Neill, O.F.M. will officiate the service. Burial will follow in Pines Memorial Gardens in Ruston under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Cook was born July 29, 1935, in Lake Providence, LA, to Joel Cecil Cook and Pauline Rushing Cook. He died May 5, 2011, in Monroe, LA. Mr. Cook was a veteran of the US Army. He worked as a rural mail carrier for 37 years. After retirement, he became a farmer. Mr. Cook was a devoted member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Ruston, LA. In his spare time, Mr. Cook enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, coin collecting and spending time with his grandchildren and family. He loved sports especially Louisiana Tech and LSU sports as well as the New Orleans Saints. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Charles Cook and J.C. Cook. Mr. Cook is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jo Ann Hanna Cook; his children: Debby and husband Randy Coleman of Downsville, Carol and husband Rob Shadoin of Ruston, Kathy and husband Brian Vann of Ruston and Jamie Cook and wife Becky of Nesbit, MS; his grandchildren: Lane Coleman and wife Amy, Joey Coleman, Ginny and husband Brian Canterbury, Robbie Shadoin, Sarah and husband Joey El-Awadi, Shelby and husband Chance Brazzel, Kelsey Hopkins, Katie Hopkins, Cory Cook and Abby Cook; his great grandchildren: Jacob Coleman, Makenzie Coleman, Cullen Brazzel, Ginger Johnson, Brice Canterbury and Taylor Colvin; his brother: Joel Cook and Wife Janie as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Brian Vann, Lamar Haddox, Chad Wood, David Manuel, Chris Nelson and Laymond Tucker. Honorary pallbearers will be the Men's Group at St. Thomas Aquinas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday, May 7, 2011, at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Ruston. Planned Memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association . 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 May 7, 2011

G. W. McVay, Master Sergeant, U. S. Air Force, Retired Funeral Services for G. W. McVay, Master Sergeant, United States Air Force, Retired, 78, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, May 8, 2011 at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Charles Dupree and Matthew Lord officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. McVay was born on December 13, 1932 in Oak Grove, LA and passed away on May 3, 2011. He retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years of meritorious service as Master Sergeant. He served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, receiving the Bronze Star and the Air Force Honor Medal for his service. Mr. McVay was a member of the New Chapel Hill Baptist Church. He was a quiet, gentle, loving man, who was a dedicated husband, father, and Papa. Mr. McVay is preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Ola McVay and by his sisters, Norma Jean Jordan and Nita White. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Janice Sellers McVay; children, David McVay and wife, Sigrid, Lisa Lord and husband, Clay, Lea Ann Avery and husband, Jack, Marc McVay and wife, Wendi and Tami Morris and husband, Brian; grandchildren, Matthew Lord, Sarah Hyatt, Leslie Newbold, Drew Avery, Austin and Landon Morris, and Christian and Anna Grace McVay; great grandchildren, Noah, Eli and Evie Lord, Claire, Isabella, Naomi and Amelia Hyatt; sisters, Irene Monk, JoAnn Barlow and Sadie Carson. Pallbearers will be Michael Chapman, Richie Chapman, Drew Avery, David Newbold, Jason Hyatt, Steve Magown, and Irving Sills. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Adult Three Men's Sunday School Class. Visitation will be held from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the New Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. Mr. McVay shall be remembered as a man who dearly loved and served his country, family and his Lord. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 7, 2011

Billy Cook, 75 DUBACH -- Billy Cook, a retired mail carrier, died Thursday. Services are 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pine Memorial Gardens, Ruston.

Elizabeth L. Ingram, 83 WINNSBORO -- Elizabeth Lee Ingram died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Boeuf River Baptist Church. There will be two evenings of visitation, 5-8 p.m. Saturday and 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery.

Bonnie M. Upshaw, 73 Bonnie Moore Upshaw of West Monroe, a retired state employee, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Evelyn M. Vail, 105 WINNFIELD -- Evelyn M. Vail, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Atlanta Cemetery, Atlanta. Arrangements are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Baker, Violet Lena: 1 p.m. May 14, Lea Joyner Methodist Church, Monroe. Browning Sr., John Henry "J.H.": 10 a.m. Saturday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Johnson, Michael: 1 p.m. Saturday, First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. King, Alonzo: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Moore, Donnie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse District Association Building, Bastrop. Price, Lawrence: 2 p.m. Saturday, Pine Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Rayville. Rabun, Annie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Ivory Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Reynolds, Jimmy: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Robinson, Sugar Ray: 2 p.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Rodgers, Hazel Mae: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Alto. Weaver, Theresa Delores: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Colored Baptist Church, Tallulah. Wicker, Ralph James: 11 a.m. Saturday, Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe. Williams, Mary Louise: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Williams, Peggy Oneal: 11 a.m. Saturday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Williams, Welmer: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

J.W. Littleton Funeral Services for Mr. J.W. Littleton, 72, of Downsville, LA, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, May 9, 2011, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel of Farmerville. Officiating will be Bro. Laymond Tucker and Bro. Greg Dunn. J.W. will be rejoining the love of his life in heaven. He and Bonnie were married 51 years and they enjoyed traveling, friends and watching their grandchildren play ball. They never missed an athletic event or an Atlanta Braves baseball game. Their constant companion in their travel, was their bulldog, Albert. Mr. Littleton was a retired Foreman from Graphic Packaging. He graduated from Downsville High School and attended Bethel Church. He will be missed by all including his friends at the Point Store. He would meet them morning and afternoon to drink coffee. He is preceded in death by his wife Bonnie Brantley Littleton, parents, Cary and Jettie Mae Guice Littleton and an infant son. He is survived by his daughters, Lynnora (Dodie) Henley of Boston, MA, and Chomella (Cam) Nolan and husband Ricky of Downsville, LA; Mother-in-law, Dovie Brantley of Downsville, LA; Brother-in-law, Duie Brantley and wife Marlice, of Williamsburg, VA; Grandchildren, Jacob Hearold of Boston, MA; Sara Nolan Dickerson and husband Colby of Downsville, LA; Luke Nolan of Downsville, LA; Great-grandchild, Trenton Hearold of Downsville, LA; Uncles, Joe Littleton, Huey Littleton, Woodfun Peck and wife Lucille, and Saint Guice and wife ElMarie all of Downsville, LA. Special thanks to Wayne Rutledge and Jessica Sharp for the medical care they had provided to him over the years. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 8, 2011, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Homes Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on May 8, 2011

Bonnie Faye Moore Upshaw Funeral Services for Mrs. Bonnie Faye Moore Upshaw, 73, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 4:00 P.M. Monday, May 9, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Gordon "Skip" Dean officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Upshaw was born on December 19, 1937, in Monroe, LA, and passed away in West Monroe, LA, on May 6, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tommie C. and Ruth Clara Moore; brother, Ernest Moore and sister, Imogene Harrell. Survivors include her husband, Dee L. Upshaw; son, Ken Upshaw and wife, Michelle; grandsons, Brent Upshaw and wife, Tiffany, Blake Upshaw, Kyle Upshaw and Matthew Upshaw; great grandson, Brakston Upshaw; brothers, Ray Moore and wife, Glenda, Wayne Moore and Tom Moore and wife, Bernice; sisters, Jerri Ramsey and husband, Jimmy and Claudine McLeod; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Upshaw's grandsons will serve as pallbearers along with Ray Moore, Charles Moore, Jimmy Ramsey and Charles McGough. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Sunday, May 8, 2011, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Highland Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 8, 2011

Paul E. Weaver Funeral services for Paul Weaver, 74, of West Monroe, LA, will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, May, 9, 2011, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Rev. Ray Jones will be officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Grove Church of God Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Paul was born January 23, 1937, in West Monroe, LA, and passed away May 5, 2011, in Austin, TX. He retired from the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation as a Laboratory Engineer having worked 32 years and he was a long-time member of Liberty Grove Church of God. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Jane, in May, 2008. Paul is survived by three daughters; Deborah Weaver, Patricia Braddock and husband, Cliff, and Nancy Iseminger and husband, Randy; grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Paul; brothers, Johnny and Roy Weaver; sisters, Zelda Benton, Betty Hearold, Ann Smith, Sue White and Delilah Jones. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 8, 2011, from 2:00 PM until 4:00 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 May 8, 2011

Pauline Bartlett White Funeral services for Mrs. Pauline Bartlett White, 89, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, May 9, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. Gilbert Reese and Rev. Darin Jensen officiating. Interment will be in Hasley Cemetery. Mrs. White passed away May 6, 2011, at Stoneybrook Assisted Living Center in West Monroe. Mrs. White was a graduate of Arcadia High School and retired from the Louisiana State Department of Health and Welfare. She was preceded in death by her husband Mr. Boyd White, a Purple Heart recipient during World War II, and two brothers, Carl and Crawford White. Pauline and Boyd married after the war in 1948. Survivors: numerous nephews including, Jimmy White and Ray Bartlett. Pallbearers will be Robert Ott, Mac Bass, Ralph Bass, Ulysses LaPrierie, Winston LaPrierie and John Richardson. Visitation will be from Noon until service time Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 8, 2011

Willie Bell Jr., 79 Willie Bell Jr. of Monroe died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Allie Broadway, 80 Allie Mae Broadway of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Libby Cummings, 78 WINNSBORO — Libby Jean Cummings, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Baskin.

Stephen Fontaine Sr., 67 URANIA — Stephen Jospeh Fontaine Sr., an electronic technician, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Urania Cemetery in Urania.

Ruthell Marshall, 43 Ruthell Marshall of Monroe, a retail stocker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 am Tuesday New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery.

G.W. McVay, 78 G.W. McVay of Calhoun a retired master sergeant in the Air Force, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lucille Stone, 81 Lucille Stone of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Mount Vernon Baptist Church in West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Baker, Violet Lena: 1 p.m. May 14, Lea Joyner Methodist Church, Monroe. Ingram, Elizabeth Lee: 2 p.m. Monday, Boeuf River Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Rodgers, Hazel Mae: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Alto. Vail, Evelyn M: 2 p.m. Monday, Atlanta Cemetery, Atlanta.

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

Joy Lynn Wheelis Evans A celebration of Life will be held at 10:00AM Tuesday, May 10, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, with Rev. Jeff Luellen and Rev. David Smith officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Monday, May 9, 2011, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Joy Lynn Wheelis Evans born June 12, 1964, went to be with her Lord on May 6, 2011, following a short illness. She is preceded in death by her father, Aubrey Glenn Wheelis, paternal grandparents Ivy and Effie Wheelis, maternal grandparents, James R. and Irene Carroll. Joy is survived by son, Ryan Evans and wife Kara of Augusta, GA, son, Cole Evans and Brandy Benson of Bastrop; Joy's fianc? Emile St. Pierre (Monk), his children Danielle Honaker and husband Ken of Bossier City; Andre St. Pierre and wife Robin of West Monroe; Stevie C. (Buddy) Evans of Benton, AR; parents, Johnny R. Freeland and Carolyn Carroll Wheelis Freeland of Rayville; siblings, Kathy Wheelis Garrett of Monroe, Pam Wheelis Chapman and husband Dwayne of Minden, Tracy Wheelis Coon and husband Jeff of Monroe, and brother, John Freeland of Monroe, along with a host of nephews, nieces, relatives and very dear friends, David and Annelle Kahn. At the time of her death, Joy was employed as office manager of Redd Pest Control. She loved her co-workers and considered them family. A loving mother, devoted sister, and passionate friend, Joy was happiest in the outdoors. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and MD Anderson. We would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of MD Anderson for the compassionate, loving care given Joy during her brief stay. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 9, 2011

Lucille Tagliarino Stone Funeral services for Mrs. Lucille Tagliarino Stone, 81, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00PM Monday, May 9, 2011, at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Burdeaux officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Stone was born in Bunkie, LA, and passed away on May 7, 2011, in Ruston, LA, following a lengthy illness. Mr. and Mrs. Stone lived and worked in the land clearing business in the Bunkie area for over 35 years. She also worked as a housewife, and substitute teacher. They were very active members of First Baptist Church in Bunkie, Temple Baptist Church in Alexandria and Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. She was a dear sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Ollie Tagliarino and her sister, Marie Giles. Survivors: her loving husband of 63 years, Claude C. Stone, Jr.; sons, Sam Stone and Michael R. Stone and wife Beverly; grandchildren, John C. "Jay" Stone and wife Anna, Steven G. Stone and wife Mandy, Dr. Andrew Michael Stone and wife Maggie, Matthew Douglas Stone and wife Catherine, Shelly Nicole Stone, and Sharlene, Stone Alexander and husband Heath; thirteen great grandchildren; brothers, Johnny Tagliarino and wife Ruth and Sam Tagliarino Jr. and wife Melanie; and sister, Dorothy Coon. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, and nephews, Phillip Tagliarino, and Jimmy Rachal. Memorials may be made to the LA. Baptist Children's Home, which she supported all of her life. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 9, 2011

William Butts, 87 JONESVILLE — William Leroy Butts, a commercial fisherman, died Saturday. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Heard Cemetery in Manifest under the direction of Young's Funeral Home of Ferriday.

Syble Henderson, 81 PIONEER — Syble Kathleen Henderson, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Darnell United Pentecostal Church in Darnell. Burial will be in the Henderson Family Cemetery near Darnell under the direction of Cos Funeral Home of Oak Grove. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday at the church.

Louie Jordan, 78 PLEASANT VALLEY — Louie Fulton Jordan, a retired employee of Georgia Pacific, died Sunday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Pleasant Valley Assembly of God. Burial will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

J.W. Littleton, 72 DOWNSVILLE — J.W. Littleton, a retired foreman for Graphic Packaging, died Friday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville.

Ronnie McCullin, 67 SPRINGHILL — Ronnie L. McCullin, a gas well checker, died Sunday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Salem Cemetery in Dubach, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Alfred Mills, 77 BASTROP — Alfred Roy Mills, a retired pipeliner and U.S. Army veteran, died Saturday. Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at the chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop. Burial will be in the Antioch Cemetery in Hamburg, Ark. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to service time Monday at the funeral home.

Rachel Peacock, 87 PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Rachel W. Peacock, formerly of Vidalia, died Sunday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Dermott Presbyterian Church in Dermott, Ark., with graveside services at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Oakley Cemetery near Gilbert, under the direction of Griffin Funeral service of McGehee. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church.

Bobbie Riordan, 84 Bobbie D. Riordan of Monroe, a sales employee with BellSouth, died Sunday. Services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Wilcox Funeral Home in Carthage, Miss. Burial will be at Carthage Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home and from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Wilcox Funeral Home.

Bobby Rogers, 56 MANGHAM — Bobby Rogers, a retired military officer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home of Rayville.

Bonnie Upshaw, 73 Bonnie Faye Moore Upshaw of West Monroe, supervisor for Office of Community Service, died Friday. Services will be at 4 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe. Burial will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park in Monroe.

Paul Weaver, 74 Paul E. Weaver of West Monroe, a retired State of Louisiana Department of Transportation Laboratory Engineer, died Thursday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Burial will be at Liberty Grove Church of God Cemetery.

Pauline White, 89 Pauline Bartlett White of West Monroe, retired from the welfare department, died Friday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe. Burial will follow in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Baker, Violet Lena: 1 p.m. May 14, Lea Joyner Methodist Church, Monroe. Cummings, Libby Jean: 2 p.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Fontaine Sr., Stephen Joseph: 11 a.m. Monday, Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Ingram, Elizabeth Lee: 2 p.m. Monday, Boeuf River Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Marshall, Ruthell: 11 a.m. Tuesday, New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Rodgers, Hazel Mae: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Alto. Stone, Lucille: 2 p.m. Monday, Mount Vernon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Vail, Evelyn M: 2 p.m. Monday, Atlanta Cemetery, Atlanta.

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

Rachel W. Peacock Rachel W. Peacock, age 87, widow of Chester L. (Roy) Peacock died early Sunday morning, May 8, 2011, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, AR. A long-time resident of Vidalia, LA, Mrs. Peacock had lived in Dermott, AR since 2008. Besides her husband, Mrs. Peacock was preceded in death by her parents Harry W. Wafer, Sr. and Josephine Chase Wafer, and four sisters. Survivors are son; Corry B. (Marilyn) Peacock of Alvin, TX; two daughters; Jo Ellen (Terry) Johnson of Monroe, LA; and Melanie (William) Proffitt of Dermott, AR. Additionally; she is survived by two brothers, Harry W. Wafer, Jr. of Delhi, LA, and William Gill Wafer of Bennettsville, SC, and one sister, Maxie Hardin of Dallas, TX. Mrs. Peacock has nine grandchildren: Rachel Elizabeth Peacock, John Michael Peacock, Matthew Roy Peacock, Benjamin David Peacock, Paul Kenneth Peacock, Kathy Johnson Dycus, Jesse Howard Proffitt, Joseph Charles Proffitt and Jonathan Mark Proffitt, and three great granddaughters: Ashley and Allison Peacock and Josie Dycus. Visitation for Rachel Peacock will be held from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at the Dermott Presbyterian Church with memorial service to follow immediately at the church. Graveside service will take place at 4:00 PM at Oakley Cemetery in Franklin Parish, LA near her birthplace, Gilbert, LA Dr. Troy L. Pritt, pastor of Dermott Presbyterian Church will preside. Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Matt, Paul, Jesse, Joseph and Jonathan and her dear neighbor, Arthur Bailey. Memorials are requested to the Stewpot, 69 E. Franklin St., Natchez, MS 39120, or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service of McGehee, AR. Online guestbook: griffinfuneralservice.net Griffin Funeral Service McGehee, AR. Published in The News Star on May 10, 2011

Savannah Jordan Reese Funeral service for Savannah Jordan Reese, 17, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday May 11, 2011, at North Monroe Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe. Savannah passed away on May 8, 2011, from injuries sustained from a four wheeler accident. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and was a senior at Sterlington High School. Savannah was acknowledged at the Twenty-Seventh Annual Scholars. She had a 3.8 GPA at Sterlington High School and was a member of the Beta Club. Savannah had received a full scholarship at LSU and had planned to study pre-veterinarian science, She was a very talented artist and enjoyed equestrian riding. Savannah loving spending time with family and friends. Savannah was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Tommy Wayne Wright, Sr. Survivors include her father, Trey Reese and Jessica Wood Reese; mother, Kaycee Wright; brother, Corey Christianson, Cooper Reese, and Logan Reese; maternal grandparents, Carol and George Lawrence; paternal grandparents, Howard and Deloris Reese; maternal grandparents, Eddie and Pat Wood, and Brad and Cheryl Walker; paternal great grandparents, Lorena and Junior Ford and Tony Reese; maternal great grandparent, Pat Wright, and paternal great grandmother, Betty Wood; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and special cousin Kaleb Amason. Also survived by her special friend Colby Talley. Pallbearers will be Johnathon Nelson, Johnathon King, Hunter Robertson, Clint Holloway, Montana Huckabee, and Tyler Wilson. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe. Memorials may be made to Sterlington High School in memory of Savannah and there has been an account setup at Ouachita Independent Bank Jessica and Howard Trey Reese Account #1253026. Please call (318) 338-3030 for contributions. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on May 10, 2011

Calvin Berry, 45 LAS VEGAS — Calvin Berry, formerly of Pioneer, a kitchen worker, died May 3. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Felton Braxton, 71 NEW ORLEANS — Felton Braxton, a construction worker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Eugene Brown Jr., 75 DALLAS — Eugene Brown Jr. died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Victory Temple Church of God in Christ. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Laurel Land Cemetery under the direction of Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Willie Brown, 55 Willie Brown of Monroe, a handyman, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Stephen Burton, 62 HOMER — Stephen Burton died Sunday. Services are noon Wednesday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Wednesday in Lake Providence City Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Robert Chapple, 57 RAYVILLE — Robert Chapple, a gardener, died May 3. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Alee Davis, 83 WINNSBORO — Alee Davis, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Philidelphia Church, Crowville, Burial will be in State Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mary Ann Dean, 85 BASTROP — Mary Ann White Dean, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Patricia L. Earley, 61 RAYVILLE — Patricia L. Earley, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Ollie Everett, 92 Ollie Everett of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Bright Star Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Adile Cemetery, Alto.

Curtis Frazier Sr., 91 Curtis Frazier Sr. of Richwood, a retired U.S. Air Force staff sergeant, died May 3. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. until 12:50 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ronnie Frost, 41 Ronnie Frost of Monroe, formerly of Tallulah, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Zion Travelers Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Mary Gasby, 88 NEWELLTON — Mary Gasby, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cannon Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Charles Gaston, 82 OAK GROVE — Charles "Shorty" Gaston, a retired teacher, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at New Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Grove City Cemetery.

Patsy Ann Jones, 67 Patsy Ann Jones of West Monroe died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Donald Kie, 71 LAS VEGAS — Donald Kie, formely of Delhi, a construction worker, died April 27. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church, Dunn. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Imogene Lewis, 53 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Imogene Lewis, formerly of Waterproof, died Thursday. Services are noon Saturday at Choctaw Chapel Baptist Church, Waterproof. Burial will be in Barcelona Cemetery, Waterproof, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Alice Mock, 77 RAYVILLE — Alice Mock, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home. Leroy Myles, 72 Leroy Myles of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Savannah J. Reese, 17 Savannah Jordan Reese of Monroe, a Sterlington High School student, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Roger Rice, 48 Roger Rice of Monroe, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Pentecostal, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Jacob C. Steward, infant Jacob Cooper Steward, the infant son of Ashley Aikens and Kevin Steward of West Monroe, died Friday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Cypress Baptist Church Cemetery, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James Thomas, 70 James Thomas of Monroe, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Baker, Violet Lena: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lea Joyner Methodist Church, Monroe. Broadway, Allie Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Seigle Community Baptist Church, West Monroe. Fatheree, Delphia: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Frost Town/Downsville, Haynes, Martha: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah. Jackson, Myrtle Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Madison, Henry: 2 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood. McCullin, Ronnie L.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Salem Cemetery, Dubach. Riordan, Bobbie D.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Wilcox Funeral Home, Carthage, Miss. Rodkey, Edna: 2 p.m. Thursday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

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

Letha Korine Costello Funeral services for Letha Korine Sanders Costello, age 91, of Oak Grove, La will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Macedonia Baptist Church near Oak Grove, with Rev. Mike Howard and Rev. Marion Collier officiating. Interment will be in the Macedonia Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday at the Macedonia Baptist Church after 2:00 PM and Wednesday from 8:00 AM until time of service. She is preceded in death by her husband, H.H. "Hartwell" Costello; son, Heber E. Costello; grandson, Tabor Martin; parents, Earl Lindsey "Bud" Sanders and Lela Birdie Sanders; brothers, Lenard Sanders, Earl Lindsey "Buddy" Sanders Jr.; son-in-law, Edward Cupit. Letha is survived by her daughters, Patrissia Cupit and Arleen Costello, both of Oak Grove, La; Special niece, Gerry Cupit of Oak Grove, La; sister, Annie Bea Parker of Baton Rouge, La; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald Sanders and Mattie Mae Sanders of Oak Grove, La, Leo Sanders and Essie Sanders of Oak Grove, La; six grandchildren, Don Cupit, Lisa Cupit, Scott Costello, Kim Grubbs, Crystal Costello, Renee Maddox; nine great-grandchildren, John Patrick Johnson, Cole Maddox, Gabriel Johnson, Matthew Grubbs, Sage Maddox, Heber Shaw Hancock, Zachary Cupit, McKinley Cupit, Ricky Densmore; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other family members. Pallbearers will be Clay Costello, Michael Costello Jr., Paul Costello, Vance Costello, Dewayne Sanders, Sammy Earl Smith, Richard Costello, Patrick Costello, Adam Costello. Honorary pallbearers will be James Bruce, Aubrey Allen, Enos Wicker, John H. Costello, Robert Norman Costello, Billy Ray Costello, Randy Capers, Michael Costello Sr., Buddy Costello, Kent Costello. www.coxfuneral.com Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA. Published in The News Star on May 11, 2011

Bessie Marie Jones Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Marie Jones, age 82, will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Victory Baptist Church, Monroe, LA, with Rev. John Mark Little officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Mrs. Jones, a resident of Monroe, passed away Monday, May 9, 2011, in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Jones had worked at Bellsouth Telephone until they went dial, was manager of Cook Beauty Supply, and a retired Beautician. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, John "Pete" Jones; one sister, Viola Keene; and three brothers, Huey Scroggins, Julius Scroggins and George Scroggins. Mrs. Jones is survived by one daughter Pat Dew and husband Larry of Monroe, LA; three sisters, Dorothy Johnson and husband Johnny of Bastrop, LA, Sue Parker and husband Vaughn of West Monroe, LA, Rose Domangue of Holden, LA; two brothers, Bobby Scroggins and wife Linda of Weatherford, TX, Jimmy Randolph of Morgan City, LA; one sister-in-law, Evelyn Scroggins of Andrews, TX; three grandchildren, Robin Wiggins and husband James of Rayville, LA, Ginger Hackler and husband Donnie of Katy, TX, Pam Gentry of Monroe, LA; four great grandchildren, Josh Banks and wife Ashley of Covington, LA, Mallory Williams and husband Jared of Rayville, LA, Savannah Hackler of Baton Rouge, LA, Jamie Wiggins and wife Tammie of Rayville, LA; four great great grandchildren, Hayden Banks, Tori Wiggins, Josie Wiggins, and Jordanne Wiggins. Mrs. Jones was a member of the American Legion and the local VFW. She was known for her quick wit and sense of humor. On her 80th birthday she was fondly given the title of "Princess". Mrs. Jones will be greatly loved and missed by her family and friends at Chauvin Pointe which she played games with daily. Pallbearers will be Billy Jones, Mike Goyne, Mike Garvin, Keith Parker, Michael Johnson and Dale Roberts. Honorary Pallbearers will be Card Playing Buddies and special neighbors of Chauvin Pointe. Memorial contributions may be made to Victory Baptist Church at 740 Finks Hideaway Rd, Monroe, LA 71203. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home and Thursday 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM service time at Victory Baptist Church. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA. Published in The News Star on May 11, 2011

Betty Smith Memorial services for Mrs. Betty Smith, 64, of West Monroe are at 2:00PM on Thursday, May 12th, in the Good Hope Baptist Church of West Monroe. Services are under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Betty Smith was re-united with two of her sons when she went to be with our Lord on the afternoon of May 9, 2011. She is preceded in death by her mother, Jessie B Kellum and sons, David W. Smith and Michael E. Smith. Betty is survived by her husband of 48 years, Wayne L. Smith; her son, Mark Allan Smith; daughters-in-law, Shelly Smith and Kim Smith; sister, Gloria Harrison; brother, James McCarley; and grandchildren, Jakeb, Madisyn, Dylan, and Hannah. Visitation is on Wednesday, May 11th, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Good Hope Baptist Church in 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 May 11, 2011

Maudie Mae Hogan Turner Mrs. Maudie Mae Hogan Turner, age 85, of Winnfield, LA., passed away Monday, May 9, 2011, at St. Francis Specialty Hospital in Monroe, LA after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was a member of the Laurel Heights Baptist Church. She retired from South Central Bell in 1982 and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Mrs. Turner was a wonderful cook who took great pleasure in preparing meals for her family and baking cakes and pies for others. She looked forward to spending time with her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Turner was born Maudie Mae Hogan November 29, 1925 in Choudrant, LA. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Johnnie Mae Walker Hogan. Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by her husband, S. L. "Red" Turner, a brother, Fredrick Ismael Hogan, and a sister Barnelle Hogan Lee. She is survived by two sons, Harvey Turner and wife Joann of Winnfield, LA. and Mike Turner and wife Jan of West Monroe, LA. She is also survived by a sister, Estelle Poe, of Alexandria, LA. Seven grandchildren, Beth Turner, Sara Turner, Jason Turner and wife Misty, David Turner and wife Melody, all of Winnfield, LA; Alan Turner and wife Ashley of Montgomery, LA; McKae Booth and husband Jared of Mount Dora, FL; Chad Allen of West Monroe, LA and 13 great grandchildren. Services are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield, the family will receive friends from 8:00 AM to time of service Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Funeral Services will be held at Southern Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 11, 2011, with Rev. Bob Braly and Rev. Wallace Ingles officiating. Interment will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Winnfield, LA. In lieu of flowers the Turner family requests that memorials be made to the church or charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.southernfuneralhome.com Southern Funeral Home Winnfield, LA. Published in The News Star on May 11, 2011

Wayne Wright Jr. Wednesday, May 11, 2011 a celebration of the life of Wayne Wright Jr. will be held. The service will be at Highland Park Baptist Church on Oliver Road at 3:00 PM in the afternoon, where Mr. Wright has been a lifelong member. Associate Pastor David Worthington of North Monroe Baptist Church will officiate. Wayne was born in Monroe, LA, where he has lived all of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Wright Sr. Wayne is survived by his sister Ava Boyd and husband Skeeter; two nephews, Trey Boyd and wife Holly with their three boys Tyler, Corbin and Cross; Brad Boyd and wife Caroline with their daughter Mary Ava; one niece, Holly Boyd Wilkes and husband Brent with their son Boyd. They all loved him dearly and knew him best as "Bubba". Bubba's passions is life were nature, wildlife, and the outdoors. He had a love for all animals that was like no other. "Dudley" his black lab and "Miss Kitty" his stray cat were the two that captured his heart the most. Anyone who knew Bubba remembers his contagious laugh after one of his unique stories and jokes! He was a loving son, brother, and uncle who's witty personality and heart of gold will be deeply missed but always remembered. Published in The News Star on May 11, 2011

Calvin Berry, 45 LAS VEGAS — Calvin Berry, formerly of Pioneer, a kitchen worker, died May 3. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Felton Braxton, 71 NEW ORLEANS — Felton Braxton, a construction worker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Eugene Brown Jr., 75 DALLAS — Eugene Brown Jr. died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Victory Temple Church of God in Christ. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Laurel Land Cemetery under the direction of Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Willie Brown, 55 Willie Brown of Monroe, a handyman, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Stephen Burton, 62 HOMER — Stephen Burton died Sunday. Services are noon Wednesday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Wednesday in Lake Providence City Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Robert Chapple, 57 RAYVILLE — Robert Chapple, a gardener, died May 3. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Alee Davis, 83 WINNSBORO — Alee Davis, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Philidelphia Church, Crowville, Burial will be in State Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mary Ann Dean, 85 BASTROP — Mary Ann White Dean, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Patricia L. Earley, 61 RAYVILLE — Patricia L. Earley, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Ollie Everett, 92 Ollie Everett of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Bright Star Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Adile Cemetery,Alto.

Curtis Frazier Sr., 91 Curtis Frazier Sr. of Richwood, a retired U.S. Air Force staff sergeant, died May 3. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. until 12:50 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ronnie Frost, 41 Ronnie Frost of Monroe, formerly of Tallulah, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Zion Travelers Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Mary Gasby, 88 NEWELLTON — Mary Gasby, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church. Burial will be in Cannon Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Charles Gaston, 82 OAK GROVE — Charles "Shorty" Gaston, a retired teacher, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at New Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Grove City Cemetery.

Patsy Ann Jones, 67 Patsy Ann Jones of West Monroe died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Donald Kie, 71 LAS VEGAS — Donald Kie, formely of Delhi, a construction worker, died April 27. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church, Dunn. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Imogene Lewis, 53 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Imogene Lewis, formerly of Waterproof, died Thursday. Services are noon Saturday at Choctaw Chapel Baptist Church, Waterproof. Burial will be in Barcelona Cemetery, Waterproof, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Alice Mock, 77 RAYVILLE — Alice Mock, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Leroy Myles, 72 Leroy Myles of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Savannah J. Reese, 17 Savannah Jordan Reese of Monroe, a Sterlington High School student, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Roger Rice, 48 Roger Rice of Monroe, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Pentecostal, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Jacob C. Steward, infant Jacob Cooper Steward, the infant son of Ashley Aikens and Kevin Steward of West Monroe, died Friday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Cypress Baptist Church Cemetery, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James Thomas, 70 James Thomas of Monroe, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Baker, Violet Lena: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lea Joyner Methodist Church, Monroe. Broadway, Allie Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Seigle Community Baptist Church, West Monroe. Fatheree, Delphia: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Frost Town/Downsville, Haynes, Martha: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah. Jackson, Myrtle Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Madison, Henry: 2 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood. McCullin, Ronnie L.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Salem Cemetery, Dubach. Riordan, Bobbie D.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Wilcox Funeral Home, Carthage, Miss.

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

Eula Mae Charrier A Memorial service for Eula Mae Charrier, 63 of Crowville, LA will be held at Bethany Worship Center on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Ron Charrier officiating under the direction of Young's Community Memorial. Eula Charrier was born on May 7, 1948 in Seymour, Indiana and passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Mary Anna Nursing Home in Wisner. She was a Pastor's wife of Crowville and loved by all. She was preceded in death by her father, Ted Cummings and her mother, Opal Cummings; daughter, Erin Charrier; brothers, Kelvin Cummings and Raymond Cummings. Survivors include: her husband, Ron Charrier of Crowville, LA; son, Jason Charrier and wife Tonya of Fort Worth, TX; daughter, Holly Charrier of Hammond, LA; 2 half-sisters, Melody Hudson of Chattanooga, TN and Lois Miller of Florida; 3 brothers, Teddy Cummings and wife, Pam of Augusta, GA; Roger Cummings and wife, Dolores of Darian, GA; Frank Cummings of Maryland; 5 grandchildren, Caleb Thomas, Bethany Charrier, Cambell Charrier, Cooper Charrier, and Copeland Charrier; 1 great-grandchild, Serina Charrier.Please visit www.youngscommunity.com. Young's Community Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA. Published in The News Star on May 13, 2011

Rosella Annabelle Gullickson Collier Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Rosella Annabelle Gullickson Collier, 87, of Alexandria formerly of Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe with Rev. Paul McComack officiating. Mrs. Collier was born on August 14, 1923 in Moscow, MN and passed away on May 10, 2011 in Alexandria, LA. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Monroe. Mrs. Collier was the secretary of the ULM Pharmacy Department from 1971-1992 until she retired. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Robert Collier; son, Michael Wayne Collier; and grandson, Michael Shawn McCulley. She is survived by her children, Dawn Cheryl Collier Pesnell, Kathleen Sue Collier, and George Robert Collier, Jr. and his wife, Carolynn; four grandchildren, Shannon Kathleen Beaver, Chauncey Leif LaFleur, Amber Rose LaFleur, and Sarah Elisabeth Collier; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 13, 2011

Bonnie Albritton Passman Hance Funeral services for Bonnie Albritton Passman Hance, 76, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, May 14, 2011, in Feazel Chapel of First Baptist Church of West Monroe, with Rev. Trey Albritton and Rev. Clay Cain officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Hance passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011. She was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe, member of LSU Bengal Belles, AE Chapter PEO, secretary to Judge John Harrison of the 4th Judicial District Court, and retired from Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court. Mrs. Hance was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Bessie Albritton; and husbands, Stanley Passman and Jim Whitley. Survivors include her daughters, Susan Biggers (Robert), and Polly Bryant (Jim); son, C. Stan Passman (Robin); grandchildren, Ben Lyons (Michaela Thorne - fianc?), Molly Lyons, Cody Passman, Beau Passman, Hannah H. Anderson (Corbin), Holly Harrington, Ashley B. Reed (Rodney), Andy Bryant, and Alison Bryant; three great grandchildren, Ella, Alanna, And Kaylee; brothers, Bobby M. Albritton (Betty), and Clyde E. Albritton (Sue); and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Ben Lyons, Cody Passman, Beau Passman, Andy Bryant, Corbin Anderson, and Brent Compton. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family would like to thank all of her special friends for the many visits, the cards, the food, and love shown to our mother. The family would also like to give special thanks to St. Joseph Hospice, Clay, Shannon, Loyce, Kathy, and Jean for all their special care. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Hospice Foundation, 17732 Highland Road, Suite G Box 241, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 or North Monroe Baptist Church Building Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 13, 2011

Lance Corporal William Casper "Will" Lensing Funeral services for Lance Corporal William Casper "Will" Lensing, 27, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 14, 2011, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Rev. Job Edathinatt, Rev. Joseph Puthuppally, Rev. Mark Watson, and Rev. Zacharias Prakuzhy officiating. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C., Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Will passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011. He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and graduated from Ouachita Parish High School in 2001. His hobbies included hunting and fishing, and hanging out with family and friends on Lake Providence. Will joined the United States Marine Corp in 2002. He received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties while serving as squad automatic weapon gunner, 2D Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 23D Marines, 3D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division during Operation Iraqi Freedom II from October 1, 2004, to February 1, 2005. Lance Corporal Lensing distinguished himself with professional competency and tactical skills well beyond his rank and years of experience. During security and combat operations throughout Iraq's Al Anbar Province, Lance Corporal Lensing mastered breaching techniques and entry tactics during multiple platoon and company-sized raids and cordon and search missions. Undaunted by enemy fires or the threat of enemy contact, Lance Corporal Lensing routinely volunteered to served as the point man for his squad during dismounted patrols and urban raids. His tactical prowess, mature presence of mind, and unwavering commitment in every mission were cornerstones of his war fighting talents that inspired all. Lance Corporal Lensing's professionalism, performance in combat, and steadfast devotion to duty reflected credit upon him and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. The President of the United States of America awarded the Purple Heart to Lance Corporal William C. Lensing, United States Marine Corps for wounds received in action on November 11, 2004, in Iraq. Even though he was wounded in the Battle of Fallujah in 2004, he never regretted joining or being a Marine and loved serving his country. Will was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Casper M. Lensing; paternal grandmother, Patsy S. Lensing; and maternal grandfather, Leon Fox. Survivors include his parents, Bill and Cindy Lensing of Lake Providence, LA; two sisters, Tammy Lensing Marsh and husband Kevin of Franklin, TN, and Laura Anna Lensing of Little Rock, AR; maternal grandmother, Willie Mae Fox of Monroe, LA; niece, Emma Marsh; nephew, Kevin Marsh, Jr.; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation will be Friday, May 13, 2011, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Pallbearers will be Cole Barthel, Cash Frasier, Rory Perry, Michael Stevenson, Jarold Lee Doherty, and Johnny Phillips. Honorary pallbearers will be all male first cousins. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be to the Lance Corporal William Casper "Will" Lensing Memorial Fund at Regions Bank. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 13, 2011

Henry Lee Madison, Sr Home Going Celebration for Henry Lee Madison, Sr. A "Celebration of Life" for Mr. Henry L Madison, Sr, 74 of Monroe, LA will be held Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Pleasant Green Baptist Church in Richwood, LA, with the Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will following at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home. Mr. Madison passed away peacefully on Monday, May 9, 2011 surrounded by his family. Henry was an entrepreneur - the owner of "Faces Lounge" as well as "Ouachita Day Care" and was known and loved by many. He is preceded in death by his mother, Edith Madison Buieand father, Maxie Wallace, Sr. His memory will be cherished by his daughter, Rowena Madison Gilmore (Clarence) of Hayward, California, three sons, Henry L Madison II of Dallas, Tx , Paul Wilson of Seattle,Wa, Shawn Madison and Derrick Timbers of Monroe, La, Grandchildren, Jordan Madison , Teffanni Madison and Honor Madison of Monroe, La, Clarence Gilmore II and Chanelle Gilmore Quarles (Eric) of Hayward, Ca., greatgrand children, Isabella, Alexis and Cashas Quarles of Hayward CA, and Ashton Madison of Monroe, LA,along with a host of sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many, friends. Visitation will be Friday, May 13, 2011 in the chapel ofMillers Funeral Home, with the family visitation "Grief Relief" from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. A homegoing celebration will be Saturday evening following the service at "Faces" - Martin Luther King Drive Monroe, La. Miller Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on May 13, 2011

J.V. Moore Funeral services for J. V. Moore, 82, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 14, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. John Mark Little officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Moore passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011, after a lengthy illness. He was a retired Deputy Chief of Monroe Fire Department with 39 ? years of service, member of National Fire Protection Association, and owner of Moore Fire Extinguisher Service, Inc. Mr. Moore was a United States Navy Veteran and a member of Victory Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of sixty-three years, Verdell J. Moore; two sons, Robert Glen Moore, Sr., and Harold Bruce Moore; daughter, Connie Moore Barbera; seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Rob Moore, Ryan Moore, Ron Moore, Stephen Moore, Landon Sapp, and John Green. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on May 13, 2011

Clarence M. Phillips, MBA, R.PSGT, REPT, REEGT, CRET A Memorial Service for Clarence Phillips, 53, of Gig Harbor, WA will be held at 4:00 PM Friday, May 13, 2011 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Frank Coens officiating. Mr. Phillips was the director of Neurophysiology and Sleep Lab at the Multi Care Health System in Tacoma, WA. Previously the director of sleep labs at Glenwood Regional Medical center, West Monroe, LA. Survivors include wife Nikki Piro Phillips, daughter Michelle Posey and husband Scott, mother Mavis Camp Phillips of Sulligent, Al, Brothers Carl Phillips of Cookeville, TN, Clyde Phillips of Nashville, TN and The ba-baies Mitzie- Louise ,Bubba da Dawg, Maggie Mae Magee , and Sebastian Gumbo Barnard. A reception to follow the service at the Community room at the Glenwood Medical Mall. Memorial may be made to the Mary Bridge Children's Foundation, ENDOCRINE CLINIC, PO Box 5296, Tacoma, WA 98415-0296. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on May 13, 2011

Wendy Taylor Graveside Services for Wendy Taylor, 51, of West Monroe, LA will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe with Rev. Larry Taylor officiating. Mrs. Taylor was born on August 29, 1959 in Winnsboro, LA and passed away on May 11, 2011 in Monroe, LA. She is survived by her husband, John Taylor; daughter, Katie Taylor; mother, Betty Kimball and husband Roger; sister, Penny Johnson and husband, Mark; brother, Keith Kimball and wife Rebecca; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, May 13, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on May 13, 2011

Eva M. Anderson of Chatham, died May 4. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Mount Mariah Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home, Arcadia.

Emily Carter, 85 Emily Carter of Calhoun, a seamstress, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Calhoun Church of Christ, Calhoun. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Eula M. Charrier, 63 CROWVILLE -- Eula M. Charrier died Wednesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethany Worship Center under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

William Darden, 67 William Darden of West Monroe, retired construction engineer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Patricia L. Earley, 61 RAYVILLE -- Patricia L. Earley, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home.

Cora J. Gray, 72 SPEARSVILLE -- Cora J. Gray, a retired Ensco employee, died Monday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Beech Grove Baptist Church, Chatham. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home, Arcadia.

Bruce Alan Hart, 62 SALLISAW, Okla. -- Bruce Alan Hart, retired Arkansas state trooper, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Vincent Landix, 60 TALLULAH -- Vincent Landix died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Visitation is Friday before the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Gussie Mae McGivney, 91 OAK GROVE -- Gussie Mae McGivney, a farm hand, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m. Friday until service time. Burial will be in County Line Church Cemetery, Carthage, Miss.

Bobby Ray Rogers Sr., 56 MANGHAM -- Bobby Ray Rogers Sr., a floor hand with a petroleum company, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery.

Ann Borland Smelley, 93 RUSTON -- Ann Borland Smelley died Thursday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Gary Lee Stout, 61 BASTROP -- Gary Lee Stout, an automotive body repairman, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Loch Arbor Baptist Church, Swartz. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Catherine Woodruff, 61 DELHI -- Catherine Woodruff, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the directions of Funerals by McFarland.

Dorothy W. Zeagler, 86 Dorothy W. Zeagler of Monroe, retired owner of Zeagler Music Co., died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Baker, Violet Lena: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lea Joyner Methodist Church, Monroe. Bell Jr., Willie James: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Berry, Calvin: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer. Braxton, Felton: 3 p.m. Sunday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Briggs, Elbert Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, Unity Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Broadway, Allie Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Seigle Community Baptist Church, West Monroe. Brown, Willie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Chapple, Robert: 11 a.m. Saturday, Agape Church, Rayville. Clark, Samuel "Sammy" Thomas: 11 a.m. Saturday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Craig, Robert B.: 3 p.m. Friday, Twin Oaks Baptist Church, Bastrop. Dean, Mary Ann White: 11 a.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Everett, Ollie: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Bright Star Baptist Church, Monroe. Frazier Sr., Curtis: 1 p.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe. Frost, Ronnie: 11 a.m. Friday, Zion Travelers Baptist Church, Monroe. Gasby, Mary: noon Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Newellton. Haynes, Martha: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah. Jackson, Myrtle Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Jackson, Velma Jean: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Daughters of Zion Baptist Church, West Monroe. Jones, Patsy Ann: 2:30 p.m. Friday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Kie, Donald: 3 p.m. Saturday, Morning Star Baptist Church, Dunn. Lewis, Imogene: noon Saturday, Choctaw Chapel Baptist Church, Waterproof. Madison, Henry: 2 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood. Mathis, Eugene: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, Mangham. Mock, Alice: 2 p.m. Saturday, Agape Church, Rayville. Moore, Connald Leroy: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Myles, Leroy: 2 p.m. Sunday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Pardue, Lillian Ruth: 10 a.m. Friday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Rice, Roger: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Hope Pentecostal, Monroe. Smith, Magan Earline: 2 p.m. Friday, Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop. Thomas, James: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe.

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

Bertie Boyd Aringe Bertie Boyd Aringe, 74, of West Monroe, LA, passed away May 11, 2011, in Shreveport VA Hospital. He was born March 27, 1937, in Bismarck, AR, and was retired from the State Employment Office. Bert was preceded in death by his parents, George and Bertha Aringe (Montfort); sister, Frances Sutton; brothers, George and Arthur Aringe and Paul Montfort. Survivors are his wife, Gloria; sons, Bruce (Sharon) and Robert Aringe; brothers; Daniel (Louise) and David Montfort; 3 brothers-in-law; William, Robert and James Dunn all of West Monroe; sisters; Lee Cottrell of Ore City, TX, and Ethel (James) Robertson of Springfield, MO; many nieces and nephews and friends; 5 grandsons, 3 great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Published in The News Star on May 14, 2011

William Frank "Billy" Darden Funeral services for William Frank "Billy" Darden, 67, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 14, 2011, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel West Monroe. Rev. Neil Everette will be officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Darden was born March 7, 1944, in Monroe, LA, and passed away May 12, 2011, in West Monroe. He is survived by his wife Annette; mother, Maxine Darden; sisters, Mildred Parker, LaRhonda Townley and Cindy Hudson; brothers; Paul Darden and Terry Darden. Pallbearers will be Paul Darden, Terry Darden, Donald Womack, Rickey Womack and Glen Womack and Ralph Womack In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Calhoun Building Fund or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 14, 2011

Doris Louis "D. L." Humphries Funeral services for Doris Louis "D. L." Humphries, age 90, of Monroe, LA, will be 4:00 PM, Sunday, May 15, 2011, graveside at the Newton Cemetery near Delhi, LA, with Bro. Jerry Chapman officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, May 15, 2011, at Cox Funeral Home from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marlene Humphries; two daughters, Doris Clark and Dianne Bendily; parents, Nash Humphries and Ninnie Byrd. Doris Louis "D. L." Humphries is survived by his daughter, Maxine Baird and husband Kenny of St. Francisville, LA; son, Warfield Humphries and wife Brenda of Baskin, LA; son, Nash Humphries and wife Tina of AL; daughter, Mary Lou Derish and husband Clayton of Haynesville, LA; Ruth Ann Humphries of Monroe, LA; daughter, Carrie Frye and husband Bill of FL; daughter, Brenda Thomas of FL; daughter, Linda Holdman and husband James of Central, LA; daughter, Edith Festavan and husband Ron of Bossier City, LA; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dad is also, survived by his special friend, he worked for Mr. Dave Norris. Pallbears will be family. Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Published in The News Star on May 14, 2011

Dorothy W. Zeagler Dorothy Zeagler passed away May 12, 2011. She was born May 1, 1925, to Railway Express Agent Willie E. Williams and piano teacher Ruby C. Williams in New Iberia, LA. Having lived in Natchitoches, Shreveport, Ruston, East Orange, NJ, New York City, Michigan, Kansas, Miami and Lake Providence, where she finished high school in 1942, she never attended the same school two years in a row. After completing high school, Dorothy moved to Monroe with her mother to attend Northeast LA Junior College, and then Southern Methodist University in Dallas. She married Everett B. Zeagler in 1946 and commented that she was "done roamin". In her early years, Dorothy was a singer and dancer. She learned to dance in the same studio that Fred Astaire and Al Jolson did, in New York. At age six, in 1931, she performed on experimental television in the RCA building. That same year, she was one of three winners in the Paul Whiteman annual nationwide talent contest. Because of New York child labor laws, she was unable to join his show. Upon returning to Louisiana, Dorothy and her sister, Mary Alice, began traveling from school to school, entertaining students who could pay the nickel or dime to see the stage show. Mary Alice played piano and Dorothy sang and danced. In 1935, the girls signed on as entertainers in the Will Harvey Todd campaign for U.S. Congress. They traveled the district with a hill billy band, performing on the back of a flat bed truck. At age twelve, Dorothy objected to wearing skimpy dance costumes, chose to quit, and applied herself to serious study of piano and organ. While a student at Lake Providence High School, she taught private dancing lessons to younger students, earning her spending money and enough to buy her first bicycle. Since moving to Monroe in 1942, Dorothy has always been busy as a church musician - pianist, organist, choir director, or handbell choir director at various times - in several local churches, as well as Selman Field and Dallas during World War II. She was organist at First United Methodist Church for 28 years and choir director for seven years. Dorothy also served as choir director at Memorial United Methodist Church for seven years. Along the way, she found time to teach piano, build a business, raise five children, enjoy eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren, while outrageously spoiling her husband! Forever the entertainer, Dorothy enjoyed planning programs for whatever she was involved in - Sunday School, Musical Conterie, Fine Arts Club, church music programs, or family gatherings. She believed in always doing her best and offering her talents in any way she could. Dorothy loved to travel and she and Everett managed to see all fifty states and many foreign countries. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, and son Wesley Raymond Zeagler. She is survived by her husband of almost 65 years, Everett Zeagler of West Monroe and four children, Fred, and wife Susan, of Baton Rouge; David, and wife Melinda, of Houston; Alice Langehenning, and husband Terry, of Canyon, TX; and Grayson, and wife Kristina, of West Monroe. Surviving grandchildren are Bryce Zeagler, Michael Zeagler, Rachel Merren, Cole Zeagler, Katie Zeagler, Angela Livingston, Thomas Pell, Jason Pell, Daniel Zeagler, Philip Zeagler, and Maria Zeagler and five great grandchildren. Services will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, May 15, 2011, at First United Methodist Church of Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Sunday in the church parlor. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Memorials can be made to First United Methodist Church of Monroe or to a favorite charity. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 14, 2011

Adell Andrews, 58 FARMERVILLE -- Adell Andrews, an army veteran and logging company truck driver, died Monday. Services are noon Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home.

Jessie Boyd, 72 TALLULAH -- Jessie Boyd died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Larry E. Brown, 56 Larry Edward Brown of West Monroe, tree climber, died Thursday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Saturday at McCormick Cemetery. Visitation is noon Saturday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Nellie Bryan Clowers, 74 Nellie Beatrice Bryan Clowers of West Monroe, retired tutor for Ouachita Parish School Board, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rosella G. Collier, 87 ALEXANDRIA -- Rosella Annabelle Guillickson Collier, formerly of Monroe, retired secretary for ULM College of Pharmacy, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Bernice R. Colman, 83 NEWELLTON -- Bernice Rebecca Colman, a retired teacher, died Friday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Sunday in Jewish Cemetery, Vicksburg, Miss. Arrangements are under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Amy Meyers Farmer, 41 Amy Lee Meyers Farmer of Monroe, dental assistant, died Thursday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Bonnie Passman Hance, 76 Bonnie Albritton Passman Hance of Monroe, retired from the Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court Office, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church-Feazel Chapel, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Henry "Clay" Harris, 43 Henry "Clay" Harris of Sterlington, formerly employed with Bayou Loans, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at The Sterlington Holiness Tabernacle. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. Monday until service time. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery, Linville, under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Bruce Alan Hart, 60 Bruce Alan Hart, formerly of West Monroe, a retired Arkansas state trooper, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

James N. Holtzclaw, 86 James Nelson Holtzclaw of West Monroe, retired accountant, died Thursday. Services are 4 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

William Lensing, 27 William Casper "Will" Lensing of Monroe, a veteran (lance corporal) with U.S. Marine Corps, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

J.V. Moore, 82 J.V. Moore of Monroe, retired deputy chief of the Monroe Fire Department, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Kevin Stringfellow, 33 FARMERVILLE -- Kevin Stringfellow, a Tyson employee in Little Rock, Ark., died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Blooming Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in Countyline Cemetery under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home.

Wendy Taylor, 51 Wendy Taylor of West Monroe, an office manager, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Anderson, Eva M.: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Mount Mariah Baptist Church, Chatham. Baker, Violet Lena: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lea Joyner Methodist Church, Monroe. Bell Jr., Willie James: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Berry, Calvin: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer. Braxton, Felton: 3 p.m. Sunday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Briggs, Elbert Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, Unity Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Broadway, Allie Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Seigle Community Baptist Church, West Monroe. Brown, Willie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Chapple, Robert: 11 a.m. Saturday, Agape Church, Rayville. Charrier, Eula M.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Bethany Worship Center, Crowville, Clark, Samuel "Sammy" Thomas: 11 a.m. Saturday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Darden, William: 2 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Earley, Patricia L.: noon Saturday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Everett, Ollie: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Bright Star Baptist Church, Monroe. Frazier Sr., Curtis: 1 p.m. Saturday, Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe. Gasby, Mary: noon Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Newellton. Gray, Cora J.: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Beech Grove Baptist Church, Chatham. Haynes, Martha: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah. Jackson, Myrtle Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Jackson, Velma Jean: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Daughters of Zion Baptist Church, West Monroe. Kie, Donald: 3 p.m. Saturday, Morning Star Baptist Church, Dunn. Lewis, Imogene: noon Saturday, Choctaw Chapel Baptist Church, Waterproof. Madison, Henry: 2 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood. Mathis, Eugene: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, Mangham. Mock, Alice: 2 p.m. Saturday, Agape Church, Rayville. Moore, Connald Leroy: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Myles, Leroy: 2 p.m. Sunday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Rice, Roger: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Hope Pentecostal, Monroe. Rogers Sr., Bobby Ray: 2 p.m. Saturday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Smelley, Ann Borland: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston, Stout, Gary Lee: 10 a.m. Saturday, Loch Arbor Baptist Church, Swartz. Thomas, James: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe.

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

Nellie Beatrice Bryan Clowers Funeral services for Nellie Beatrice Bryan Clowers, 74, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, May 16, 2011 at Peniel Baptist Church. Brother Eddy Shoemaker and Brother Larry Walters will be officiating. Interment to follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Clowers was born April 4, 1937 in Calhoun, LA and passed away May 13, 2011 in West Monroe. She was a longtime member of Peniel Baptist Church. Nellie was a retired tutor from Ouachita Parish School Board. Mrs. Clowers was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband Donald Clowers; her parents James and Henrietta Bryan; four brothers; and five sisters. She is survived by her three children, Eddie Clowers, Renee Clowers, Robert Clowers and wife Jennifer, and daughter-in-law Robin Clowers-Irving; three grandchildren, Ryan Wallace, Josh Clowers and wife Kristen, and Caleb Clowers; three great grandchildren, Payton Wallace, Kayson Clowers, and Rylee Wallace; a sister, Jettie Walters and husband Layton; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Pallbearers will be Ryan Wallace, Josh Clowers, Caleb Clowers, Don Walters, Bryan Milton, and Tab Peters. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 15, 2011 from 6:00 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 May 15, 2011

Amy Lee Meyers Farmer Funeral services for Amy Lee Meyers Farmer, 41, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, May 16, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Farmer, dental assistant for Dr. David Finley, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011. She was a graduate of Sterlington High School and an avid Nascar Fan with Dale Earnhardt, Jr. being her favorite driver. Survivors include her husband, Wayne Farmer, Jr.; daughter, Chelsey Smith of Sterlington; son, Logan Carpenter of Sterlington; step daughter, Pixie Carpenter; stepson, Randy Carpenter; step sister, Misty Meyers Brooks and husband Jason; mother, Barbara Bonner; father, Larry Meyers; brothers, Corey Hicks and Craig Meyers; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Cole McEacharn, Brandon Reed, Brandon Burns, Logan Carpenter, Randy Carpenter, and Shooter Shaw. Honorary pallbearer will be Wayne Farmer, Sr. Visitation will be held Sunday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to Amy Farmer Memorial Fund at Community Trust Bank, account # 2091887. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on May 15, 2011

Dr. Gregory Ellis Garland Dr. Gregory Ellis Garland, age 55, died at his home in Palm Bay, FL, on Saturday, April 9, 2011. He was a retired Systems Analyst/Programmer. He was valedictorian of the Start High School class of 1973. He received his Bachelor of Science degree with Honors from Northwestern State University and his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Florida. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dr. Patricia Ingram Garland, grandparents Connie and I.H. Garland and Ruth and Alonzo Ingram. He is survived by his father, Don A. Garland, Sr. and wife Dottie, brother Don A. Garland, Jr., wife Nancy and daughters Emily and Tricia, half-brother, Jeff Garland and wife Tracy and daughters Ivy and Holly. Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at University Baptist Church, 5775 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA, from 10:30 AM until Memorial service at noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crew Lake Methodist Church in Start, LA. South Brevard Funeral Home 321-724-2222 Melbourne, FL Published in The News Star on May 15, 2011

James Neil "Sonny" Holley Funeral services for James Neil "Sonny" Holley, 77, of Swartz, will be held at 4:00 PM Monday, May 16, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Jim Ragsdale officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Holley passed away Friday, May 13, 2011. He was a member of New Destiny Assembly of God Church, LIADA, and was a used car wholesaler. Survivors include his wife, Lynda Holley; daughter, Sherry Holley Benefield and husband Karl; son, Jimmy Holley; sister, Glenda Bloomer and husband Andy; granddaughter, Jessica Benefield; grandson, Kaleb Benefield; son, Dennis Holley and wife Cathy; son, Bruce Holley; grandson, Robert Holley; grandson, Rusty Holley; granddaughter, Angela Holley; and grandson, Christopher Holley. Pallbearers will be John Brodnex, Robbie Davis, Chris Hemphill, Brad Trichel, Jeffery Benefield, and Andrew Bloomer. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on May 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 * Donate to Charity

James Nelson Holtzclaw "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing". 2 Timothy 4:7-8. Funeral services for James Nelson Holtzclaw, 86 of West Monroe, will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, May 15, 2011, in the chapel of Kilpatrick's Funeral Home, North 7th Street, West Monroe, with Rev. Mark Fenn and Lonnie Stewart officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Calhoun. Mr. Holtzclaw went to his heavenly home on Thursday, May 12, 2011, after a lengthy illness. He was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe. Mr. Holtzclaw was preceded in death by his father, Elias Alexander Holtzclaw; his mother, Cordye Calhoun Holtzclaw; infant brothers, Jack and Charles Holtzclaw; a younger brother, John Malcolm Holtzclaw, and his granddaughter, Heather Sepulvado Williford. Survivors include his loving wife of over 61 years, Carolyn Leree Emory Holtzclaw of Calhoun, LA; daughter, Gwen Rankin and husband Gary of West Monroe, LA; daughter, Debbie Sepulvado and husband David of West Monroe, LA; son, Roger Holtzclaw and wife Alison of Houston, TX; son, Tom Holtzclaw and wife Stacey of West Monroe, LA; brother, Eugene Holtzclaw of Rayville, LA; granddaughters, Gretchen Armstrong and husband Mike, Garrah Leshe and husband Roye, Gentri Stinson and husband Andy, Michelle Sepulvado Davis , Leslie Holtzclaw and Brenna Holtzclaw; grandsons, Brian Sepulvado, Michael Holtzclaw and Hart Holtzclaw, as well as eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mike Armstrong, Roye Leshe, Andy Stinson, Brian Sepulvado, Michael Holtzclaw, Hart Holtzclaw, Ken Evans, and Cody Williford. Mr. Holtzclaw was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother who gave of himself unselfishly to everyone he knew. Known as "Nelson" while growing up in Choudrant, LA, he left employment with Brown Paper Mill Co. Inc. in West Monroe to enlist in the United States Coast Guard on October 29, 1942. He dutifully served his country in World War II, surviving the cold north Atlantic winters including an iceberg collision that left his ship, the U.S.S. Mohawk crippled; he was honorably discharged on March 18, 1946 and returned to this area where he met and fell in love with Carolyn Leree Emory with whom he married on November 23, 1949. Together, they dedicated their lives to their church, their children, and the growing families as well as caring for their two mothers, and several family members who could not take care of themselves in later years. He had a contagious smile that reflected his genuine love of life and his love for those around him. He was a true example of what a Christian should be as he put God first, followed by his wife, his children and his family, as he always placed himself at the end of the line; although he was an humble man who unfailingly directed attention away from himself, he could not help but beam with pride when it came to his family. He loved to work in his church where he served in many different roles including Sunday School Director, Training Union Superintendent, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and choir member. He joyfully served his Lord, whether it was helping others with his hands as he was considered a "jack of all trades" or with his knowledge as he volunteered to lay-pastor in surrounding churches. He was always happiest when surrounded by children, and in his waning years when life seemed fuzzy and unclear, children would always put a smile on his face. During the last Christmas season, he remarked that he "just wanted to go home." We know that he arrived at his eternal home at 1:25 PM on May 12, 2011, and that he is rejoicing with those who had gone on before, waiting on those of us to follow. Words cannot describe how much we will miss him, but we know that he is free of pain and singing praises to God in his heavenly home. A true Patriarch, you have given us a heritage that cannot be taken away; we praise God for the blessings that He has provided, and we await the day when we will be reunited to sing praises to God as we once did when we were young. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on May 15, 2011

Vera Be. Wilbanks Funeral services for Vera Be. Wilbanks, 90, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Interment is to follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Wilbanks was born April 12, 1921 in Marion, LA and passed away May 14, 2011 in West Monroe. Vera was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband Douglas Wilbanks. She is survived by her son W. E. Martin and wife Pat Martin; a daughter Cathy Cloyd; grandchildren Jon Martin, Douglas Martin, Randy Martin, Michelle Martin, Brittani Cloyd, and Morgan Cloyd; nine great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Monday, May 16, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on May 15, 2011

Shantakia Glass, 21 DETROIT — Shantakia Glass, a student, died May 8. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Mount Zion Cemetery Columbia under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Laverne Greer, 89 RAYVILLE — Laverne Greer, a retired drug store clerk, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greer Cemetery.

Henry Harris Jr., 43 Henry "Clay" Harris Jr. of Sterlington, who formerly worked at Bayou Loans, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at the Sterlington Holiness Tabernacle. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Sunday and noon until time of service Monday. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery at Linville under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

William B. Stuart, 59 RUSTON — William Benjimin "Ben" Stuart, a salesman, died Friday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Monday at South Parkway Church under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Dorothy W. Zeagler, 86 Dorothy W. Zeagler of Monroe, retired owner of Zeagler Music Co., died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Berry, Calvin: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer. Braxton, Felton: 3 p.m. Sunday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Colman, Bernice Rebecca: 3 p.m. Sunday, Jewish Cemetery, Vicksburg, Miss. Gray, Cora J.: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Beech Grove Baptist Church, Chatham. Hart, Bruce Alan: 2 p.m. Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Holtzclaw, James Nelson: 4 p.m. Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Myles, Leroy: 2 p.m. Sunday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

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

J.C. Nolan Funeral services for Mr. J.C. Nolan, 87, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, with Rev. Larry Linson officiating. Interment will follow at Crossroads Cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home-Monroe. Mr. Nolan was born February 18, 1924 in Monroe, LA, and passed away May 14, 2011 in Monroe, LA. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Nolan was retired owner of Nolan and Nolan Trucking in Monroe. Mr. Nolan was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church, American Legion and Woodman of the World. Mr. Nolan was preceded in death by his parents, Art Nolan and Lula Killcrease Nolan, two sisters and five brothers. Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years, Lilly Nolan, children, Ronnie Nolan and wife Pat, Beverly Caldwell, and Bartley Nolan and wife Tommie; ten grandchildren, Lori Hale and husband Scott, Allison Roberts and husband Spencer, Josh Nolan, Randy Bentz and wife Tiffanie, Melanie Bentz Powell and husband Ben, Holly Frey, Sarah Kountz, Nathan Nolan, Brandon Nolan and Coy Nolan; eleven great grandchildren, Hunter Bentz, Lily Hart, Emma-Kayte Roberts, Daion Hale, Garrett Hale, Nolan Bentz, Tanner Bentz, Reed Roberts, Sylvia Powell, Nixon Sanders and Harry Powell; he is also survived by his brother, Rev. Garlon "Pete" Nolan and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Randy Bentz, Josh Nolan, Hunter Bentz, Nathan Nolan, Spencer Roberts, Scott Hale and Rusty Hodge. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home-1200 Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on May 16, 2011

James Burks, 75 RUSTON — James Arthur Burks, a retired bottling company bottle handler, died Thursday. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the New Living Word Ministries in Ruston. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kings Funeral Home of Ruston. Family hour is from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Nellie Clowers, 74 Nellie Beatrice Bryan Clowers of West Monroe, a retired Ouachita Parish School Board tutor, died Friday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Peniel Baptist Church. Burial will be at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Amy Farmer, 41 Amy Lee Meyers Farmer of Monroe, a dental assistant, died Thursday. Services are at 10 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

James Holley, 77 James Neil "Sonny" Holley of Swartz, a used car wholesaler, died Friday. Services will be at 4 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Fred Kennedy, 80 SHREVEPORT — Fred L. Kennedy, formerly of Marion, a welder, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville.

Patricia Persons, 64 JONESBORO — Patricia Persons died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

Ernest Potts Jr., 74 JONESBORO — Ernest "Pete" Potts Jr., a retired barber, died Saturday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Southern Funeral Home Chapel of Jonesboro. Burial will be in the Springhill Cemetery in Weston. Visitation is from 9 a.m. to service time Monday.

F. Jay Taylor, 87 RUSTON — F. Jay Taylor, former President of Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.

Vera Wilbanks, 90 Vera Be. Wilbanks of West Monroe, a retired retail convenience store sales person, died Saturday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Burial will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Harris, Henry "Clay": 2 p.m. Monday, Sterlington Holiness Tabernacle. Stuart, William Benjimin "Ben": 2 p.m. Monday, South Parkway Church, Ruston.

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

Dr. F. Jay Taylor Funeral services for Dr. F. Jay Taylor will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at the First Baptist Church in Ruston, LA. He died Sunday, May 15, 2011, following a brief illness. When Dr. Taylor came to Ruston in 1962, as the 12th president of then Louisiana Polytechnic Institute, it was a small rural North Louisiana institution with fewer than 4,000 students. When he left 25 years later in 1987, Louisiana Tech University was recognized as a regional research institution with nearly 11,000 students. His leadership brought not only a name change, but also started Louisiana Tech on its transformation to the national university that it is today. Dr. Taylor believed that the university should pursue excellence in academics. The graduate program was expanded to include new master's and doctoral degrees in several fields all of which earned national recognition or accreditation. While at the helm, Taylor expanded Tech summer programs in Mexico and in Italy. Dr. Taylor brought about major construction which included the signature 16-story Charles Samuel Wyly Tower of Learning. The university's major sports venues were completed during his tenure - Joe Aillet Stadium, J.C. Love baseball complex, Thomas Assembly Center and Lambright Intramural Sports Complex. It was Dr. Taylor who made a commitment to women's basketball that thrust the university into the national spotlight. Dr. Taylor first came to Tech as a freshman in 1940. He attended Tech for two years, leaving the school in May 1942 to enlist as an aviation cadet in the U.S. Navy. He completed flight training in 1943 and was commissioned as an ensign. As a Navy pilot, he logged 2,000 hours of flight time during World War II. He was sent to the Pacific area for two tours of duty and rose to the rank of lieutenant commander before receiving an honorable discharge from the Navy in 1946. Dr. Taylor earned a bachelor's degree in social science in 1948 at the University of California at Santa Barbara; a master's degree in history at the Claremont Graduate School in 1949; and a Ph.D. in history and government at Tulane University in 1952 at the age of 29. Dr. Taylor served as dean of Louisiana College in Pineville, LA, an associate professor of history as well as dean of men. While at Louisiana College, Dr. Taylor authored two books. The first was "The United States and the Spanish Civil War, 1936-39" published in 1956 and reprinted in 1971. His second book was "Reluctant Rebel: The Secret Diary of Robert Patrick, 1961-65." Dr. Taylor has served on numerous state and national boards and commissions. He was nationally recognized for his labor arbitration expertise. He served as chairman of the Labor-Management Commission of Inquiry, National Academy of Arbitrators, labor panels of the American Arbitration Association, and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. He also served on the State Advisory Council for Vocational Education, Committee on Science and Technology of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, the National Air Force ROTC Advisory Panel, chairman of the Appeals Committee for the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Board of Trustees of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Board of Trustees of the Falcon Club. He was most recently on bank board of First Guaranty Bank. Locally, Dr. Taylor was a member of the Ruston Rotary Club and served on the boards of the Ruston Chamber of Commerce and Ruston Civic Club. In 1971, the University of California Alumni Association cited Dr. Taylor for "outstanding achievement" and honored him at the school's homecoming. He was recognized by Tulane University as an outstanding alumnus of the graduate school in 1985. Dr. Taylor was born August 9, 1923, in Gibsland, LA. He graduated from Gibsland High School in 1940. Survivors include his wife, Lou; son Terry and his wife, Bernardine of Batavia, OH; grandson, Andrew Taylor and his wife Dr. Cathy Taylor of Gainesville, FL; granddaughter, Jennifer Williams and her husband Greg of West Palm Beach, FL, as well as four great grandchildren, Carlee and Ellie Taylor; and Tommy and Rebecca Williams. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Tech Foundation General Scholarship Fund, PO Box 3183, Ruston, LA 71272. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on May 17, 2011

Eula E. Bagrash, 92 RUSTON — Eula Evelyn Bagrash, an executive secretary, died Sunday. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Herbert L. Brown, 89 Herbert Levi Brown of Monroe, a retired U.S. Postal Service worker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Thelma E. Fields, 85 BASKIN — Thelma Elizabeth Fields, a retired clerk for Walmart, died Sunday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hasley Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Sabola Grayson, 81 Sabola Grayson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

John Griffin, 67 John Griffin of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Doyle Hamilton, 86 Doyle Hamilton of Monroe, a retired physician, died Monday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Wednesday until service time. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Roosevelt Johnson, 63 Roosevelt Johnson of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Fred L. Kennedy, 80 SHREVEPORT — Fred L. Kennedy, formerly of Marion, a welder, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is noon until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Birds Chapel Cemetery, Truxno.

J.C. Nolan, 87 J.C. Nolan of Monroe, retired owner of Nolan & Nolan Trucking, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Crossroads Cemetery.

Patricia A. Persons, 64 JONESBORO — Patricia Ann Persons died Saturday. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Bobbie Pratt, 65 Bobbie Pratt of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Keith E. Robinson, 53 WINNSBORO — Keith Edward "Chop" Robinson, a retired construction worker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at First United Pentecostal Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery.

James Sanders, 54 NEW ORLEANS — James Sanders died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

John Shuff, 75 BASTROP — John Shuff died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Loch Arbor Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Marie Tarvin, 88 Marie Tarvin of Monroe, a homemaker, died May 7. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Catherine Woodruff, 61 DELHI — Catherine Woodruff, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at True Vine Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial will be in St. John Community Cemetery, Delhi. Arrangements are under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Burks, James Arthur: 11 a.m. Tuesday, New Living Word Ministries, Ruston. Wilbanks, Vera B.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

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

Herbert Levi Brown Funeral services for Herbert Levi Brown, 89, of Monroe, LA, will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, May 19, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Tommy Frost officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Brown, retired from the U.S. Postal Service, passed away Monday, May 16, 2011. He was a veteran with the U. S. Army Air Corp (Flying Tigers) during WWII. He is preceded in death by mother, Annie Carrie Everett Brown; father, Marcus Brown; brother, Leroy Brown; and sister, Lillie Babb. Survivors include his wife, Mary Barlow Brown; two sons, Doug Brown and wife Theresa of Arlington TX, and Gordon Brown and wife Maryann "MiMi" of Tinton Falls, NJ; three sisters, Mildred Cooper of Monroe; Margaret Noble of Vidor, TX, and Shirley Edwards of Monroe; five grandchildren, Scott Brown, Carrie Lord, Joshua, Andrew, and Erik Brown; three great grandchildren, Ryan, Hannah, and Molly Brown. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Pallbearers will be Joshua Brown, Andrew Brown, Erik Brown, Scott Brown, Khris Lord, and Terry Brown. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 18, 2011

June Vivian Coltharp Funeral services for June V. Coltharp, 94, of Monroe, LA, formerly of Haynesville will be held at Bailey Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 11:00 AM. Dr. Shelby Cowling will officiate and burial will be under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home of Haynesville, LA. Mrs. Coltharp was born in Dallas, TX on October 21, 1916. She passed away on Monday, May 16, 2011 in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Coltharp was a member of the First Baptist Church of Haynesville, LA, the Haynesville Study Club, a retired teacher of the Haynesville Schools, and a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. She love to read, fishing, butterflies, and flowers. June was a very loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother and enjoyed everyday of her life. Surviving Mrs. Coltharp are five grandchildren, Edgar Prentiss Coltharp, Jr of Alaska, William Andrew Coltharp of Homer, LA, Meghan Smith of Texas, Allison Tucker of Farmerville, LA, and Erin Hunt of Monroe, LA; five great grandchildren. Please sign our online guestbook www.baileymortuary.net Bailey Funeral Home Haynesville, LA 318-624-0366 Published in The News Star on May 18, 2011

Lee Hamilton Deal HM3 US Navy (DOC) 4/13/83 to 5/17/06 Purple Heart Operation Iraqi Freedom Sadly missed. We love you, Dad and Jan. Published in The News Star on May 18, 2011

Marcelline Evelyn (Bobbye) Williams Duffy Mrs. Bobbye Duffy, 92, of Monroe, Louisiana, formerly of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, died in St. Francis Medical Center, May 17, 2011. Services of Christian burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pine Bluff May 19, 2011 at 10:00 AM. Bobbye was the last living grandchild of the late Joseph Clinton Fox and Annie Vahey Fox, a prominent pioneer family who moved from the St. Louis area to Pine Bluff in the 1800s. Bobbye was born in Pine Bluff, March 6, 1919, to Warren and Henrietta Fox Williams. She was educated at Annunciation Academy, graduated from Pine Bluff High and received her formal education at Dodd College in Shreveport, Louisiana. In 1942, she married Dewey Finche Duffy who preceded her in death after 54 years of marriage. Bobbye lived a life devoted to our Lord and carried out His teachings throughout her life with tireless service to her family, church and community. She played a major role in the activities of children in the Pine Bluff area. She devoted time and energy as scout leader for both boys and girls. She organized and worked on numerous fund raising projects for children's clubs and organizations in parochial and public schools. Bobbye was a volunteer for the school system here and as a Gray Lady at Jefferson Regional Hospital. She was a lifelong member at St. Joseph Catholic Church where she taught PRE classes and served on the Altar Society and many committees for over 40 years. She had a wide group of friends, was an avid bridge player, a member of several bridge clubs, and enjoyed special occasions as a member of The Pine Bluff Country Club "Birthday Club." Bobbye was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and infant son Joseph Adam Duffy, great-grand son Robert Elliott Marett, brother Frank Williams and sisters Vivian, Ione Terry and Annetta Talbot. She is survived by three children; John David Duffy (Kathryn) of Madison, Georgia, Linda Ann Ross (Walker), Annetta Louise Hill (Cecil).of Monroe, Louisiana, five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and nieces; Ann Terry Bragg, Annetta Talbot Beauchamp; nephew Beaure Talbot. Vigil and visitation is at Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Home at 6:30 PM Wednesday, May 18. Funeral 10:00 AM, Thursday, May 19, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Interment in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Home Pine Bluff, AR. Published in The News Star on May 18, 2011

Thelma Elizabeth Fields Graveside services for Mrs. Thelma Elizabeth Fields, 85, of Baskin, LA will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at Hasley Cemetery West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Fields was born July 16, 1925 and passed away May 15, 2011 in Winnsboro, LA. She is preceded in death by her husband, George W. Fields; daughter, Patsy Eaker and granddaughter, Bridgett Reese. Her life revolved around her family. She was retired from Wal-Mart in West Monroe and was a member of the Assembly of God faith. She is survived by a daughter; Charline Templeton; sons, J. L. Fields and wife Melba and Danny Ray Fields and wife Susie; and her sister, Dorothy Bell; 10 grandchildren and numerous great- and great-great grandchildren. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 18, 2011

"Mark McKee" "God knows how much we all miss you, but you will always be in our hearts forever until we meet again. Written with love from your Aussie brothers and their families." Published in The News Star on May 18, 2011

Hershel W. Andrews, 81 Hershel Wade "Huck" Andrews of Monroe died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home, Jena.

Frances L. Arnold, 62 DELHI — Frances L. Arnold, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Kenneth Briggs, 34 RAYVILLE — Kennenth Briggs, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Delhi.

Thelma Carpenter, 90 GOLDONNA — Thelma Carpenter, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be in Yankee Springs.

James Ezell, 52 WINNSBORO — James E. "Paps" Ezell, an oil field employee, died Saturday. A gathering will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Gill First National Funeral Home.

Dr. Doyle Hamilton, 86 Dr. Doyle Roach Hamilton of Monroe, a retired physician, died Monday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, Flowers Chapel. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Wednesday until service time in the Rucker Austin Center. Arrangements are under the direction Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Walter Hampton, 60 PORTLAND, Ore. — Walter Hampton, formerly of Crossett, Ark., a carpenter, died May 10. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church, Crossett. Visitation is 4-5 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Carlock Cemetery, Hamburg, Ark.

Roosevelt Johnson, 63 Roosevelt Johnson of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Clyde Jones, 64 Clyde Jones of Monroe, a retail stocker, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at Unity Faith Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Connie Leon Jones, 89 NATCHEZ, Miss. — Connie Leon Jones died Monday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church, Natchez. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

James C. Martin Jr., 84 CALVIN — James Cecil Martin Jr., quality assurance inspector for Army, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.

George Scott Jr., 58 George Scott Jr. of Monroe, a machine operator, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop.

Jeremy Walker, 31 BASTROP — Jeremy Walker, a sanitation worker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New Star Missionary Baptist Church, Collinston. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston.

Catherine Woodruff, 61 DELHI — Catherine Woodruff, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at True Vine Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland. Burial will be in St. John Community Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Fields, Thelma E.: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Hasley Cemetery. Hamilton M.D., Doyle: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, Monroe. Robinson, Keith E. "Chop": 10 a.m. Wednesday, First United Pentecostal Church, Winnsboro. Shuff, John: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Loch Arbor Cemetery.

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

Margie S. Shaw Funeral Services for Mrs. Margie S. Shaw, 90, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, May 20, 2011 at Chatham United Methodist Church in Chatham, LA with Rev. Lynn Malone, Rev. Lisa Mayo and Rev. Lala Cooper officiating. Interment will follow in the Chatham Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Shaw was born on December 27, 1920 in Gatesville, TX to Wiley Thomas and Omo Mohler Seward and passed away on May 18, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. She was a retired Administrative Secretary at the Methodist Children's Home for many years. Mrs. Shaw was a Godly woman who loved her family, gardening and doing crafts. She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Rev. William B. "Jack" Shaw; brother, Dan Seward and grandchildren, Dennis Lang, Shannon Shaw and Tasha Cartee. Mamaw or GG as she was affectionately known is survived by her children, Jackie Cartee and husband, Jim, Doug Shaw and wife, Rosie, Paul Shaw and wife, Belinda and Mary Simons; 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; son-in-law, William Simons; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Seward and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be Benny Roberts, Danny Peel, Alton Spillers, Dwayne Barnett, David Allen Jacobs and Eric Alexander. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to Chatham United Methodist Church or to Eros United Methodist Church. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on May 19, 2011

James V. Arnold, 65 DELHI — James V. Arnold, retired with state penitentiary in Angola, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Herbert L. Brown, 89 Herbert Levi Brown of Monroe, retired from the U.S. Postal Service, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Elijah Dunn, 87 TALLULAH — Elijah Dunn, a laborer, died May 9. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Thursday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Sovola Grayson, 81 Sovola Grayson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Church of Christ White Ferry Road, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Sinai Church Cemetery, Choudrant.

Fannie Hopkins, 60 Fannie Hopkins of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Melvin L.F. Langpap, 94 RUSTON — Melvin Ludwig Friedrich Langpap, a retired farmer, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Friday at Grace United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Jack McManus, 62 Jack McManus of West Monroe died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Jo Ann M. Patty, 66 BEE BAYOU — Jo Ann Morrow Patty, a homemaker, died Monday. Memorial services are 6-8 p.m. Friday at her residence (1834 Louisiana 583), Rayville. Arrangements are under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Bobbie Pratt, 65 Bobbie Pratt of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

James Sanders, 54 TALLULAH — James Sanders, a licensed practical nurse, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Seventh Day Adventist Church. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Thursday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. John Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

Marie Tarvin, 88 DENVER, Colo. — Marie Tarvin, a homemaker, died May 7. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Mikel W. Viereck, infant DERIDDER — Mikel Woody Viereck, the infant son of Marshall and Jennifer Viereck, died Monday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Saturday at Stevenson Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Gerald D. Williams, 33 CEDAR HILL, Texas — Gerald DeWayne Williams, formerly of Lake Providence, an assistant manager, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium. Arrangements are under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Arnold, Frances L.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Briggs, Kenneth: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville. Carpenter, Thelma: 11 a.m. Thursday, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Hampton, Walter: 1 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church, Crossett, Ark. Johnson, Roosevelt: 11 a.m. Monday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe Jones, Clyde: noon Saturday, Unity Faith Church, Monroe. Scott Jr., George: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop. Walker, Jeremy: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Star Missionary Baptist Church, Collinston. Woodruff, Catherine: 1 p.m. Friday, True Vine Baptist Church, Delhi.

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

Doris Marie Grafton Doss Funeral services for Mrs. Doris Marie Grafton Doss will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 21 at Shiloh Baptist Church in Bernice, LA. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Phillip Farris and Rev. David Pate. Friends and family are invited to speak briefly at the memorial service of their memories of Mrs. Doss. Interment will follow in the Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Mrs. Doss went home to the waiting arms of Our Lord on May 18, 2011. She was born November 22, 1922 to Monroe Grafton and lone Tubbs Grafton in Bernice, LA. She was a loving wife to her husband, Oscar Delton Doss, for 58 years prior to his death in May, 1996. She is also preceded in death by her first born daughter, Marie Doss Carson, who was called home by Our Lord on May 21, 2010. Mrs. Doss worked in retail for 17 years at Martin's Store in Bernice during which time customers learned to love her and she loved them in return. She was also employed as a bookkeeper for Joey Evans and Charles Harkins before retiring. Because of her love of people she volunteered as a Pink Lady at Reeves Memorial Hospital (formerly Tri-Ward Hospital) in Bernice. Everyone that visited the gift shop had to sample her tea cakes made with her grandmother's recipe. One of her dearest friends always wrote this phrase in every greeting card and note she gave Mrs. Doss "when I grow up I want to be just like you" as she was everyone's hero . She loved God and it was portrayed in her life to her family and friends - as well as to all she met. She always said her greatest achievement was her four children to whom she taught in words and actions the sustaining love of our Heavenly Father. She was grandmother to more than just her own and she loved every child that wanted to claim her as "Mamaw". A time came when she had to give up housekeeping and she moved to the Bernice Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where she continued to visit with old friends and make new ones. Mrs. Doss enjoyed the devotionals and gospel music brought by the various pastors and music groups at the home. Nothing was ever more important to her than her family and the Lord. She was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church and lifelong member of the family of God. Mrs. Doss is survived by two sons, Delton Doss and wife Carole of Kingwood, Texas; Kenneth "Kenny" Doss and wife Laurie of Bernice and one daughter, Nan Doss Ritter of Farmerville, one son-in-law, Lamar Carson of Jena, Louisiana; one brother, James "Jimmie" Grafton and wife Jean of Scott, Louisiana; 13 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 24 great-great grandchildren, and dear friend and "adopted daughter" Alene Westbrooks; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be Bobby Harkins, Mike Laroe, Steve Martin, Hailard Moore, Dewayne Westhrooks and Tommy Welch. Visitation on will be from 5:00 PM Friday, May 20 until service time on Saturday May 21 at Shiloh 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 May 20, 2011

Jack Junior McManus Jack Junior McManus, age 62 of West Monroe, Louisiana passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at Willow Ridge Nursing Home in Arcadia. He attended Community of Christ in Eros. He was the son of the late A.P. McManus and the late Vernie Spillers McManus. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Velma Sanderson McManus of West Monroe; one daughter and family, Shelly Moore and husband Mike and their children, Lindsay, Michael, Ross-Jacob; two sons Gregory McManus and his son Noah of West Monroe, Gary McManus and wife Carrie and their children Gabrielle and Garrison of Nashville, TN; two brothers David McManus and wife Bernice and Rev. Doyle McManus and wife Judy all of Chatham; eight sisters Emily Fields and husband Charles of Eros, Mary Jewell Ramsey of West Monroe, Kathryn Chambless and husband Alton of Dumas, AR, Juanita Brown of Dubach, Becky Tolar and husband Freddie of Chatham, Debra Newman and husband Kerry of Chatham, Suzonne Cosby of Weston and Kim McGehee of Dubach. Mr. McManus is also survived by sister-in-laws Gail Sanderson of Eros and Annie Sanderson of Clanton, AL and special friend and sister-in-law and her family Terri Odenbaugh and husband Irl and their children Abby and David Irl. Other surviving relatives include nephews, nieces, cousins, uncles, friends, and church families. Funeral services for Mr. McManus will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Community of Christ with Rev. Doyle McManus and High Priest Ellis Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in the Community of Christ Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro. Friends may visit with the family on Friday at the church from 5PM until 9PM and on Saturday from 12:00(noon) until service time. Pallbearers will be Ricky Holton, Dwain Barnett, Zach Parker, Steven Davis, Brian Davis and Earl Stuckey. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ed Eads, Henry Pitard, Bobby Perritt, Shelton Coleman and Jerry McClain. Special thanks to Willow Ridge Nursing Home Staff, Professional Hospice Care, and the wonderful CNA's in the Alzheimers' Unit. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online by visiting www.southernfuneralhome.com Southern Funeral Home Jonesboro, LA. Published in The News Star on May 20, 2011

Katie DeLarot White Services for Katie DeLarot White, 76, of Monroe, will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, May 21, 2011, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. White died Wednesday, May 18, 2011, from pneumonia at St. Francis Medical Center after a 23-year battle with cancer. Katie, a lifelong resident of Monroe, was born on November 20, 1934. She graduated from Neville High School and attended ULM. Employed by the Monroe Utilities Commission and Entergy, she retired in 2000 after completing 22 years of service. She was a dedicated member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, a Eucharistic Minister, and Sanctuary Society. Katie enjoyed dancing and was an active participant of Monroe's Golden Girls tap dancers since the formation of the group. She was an avid bridge player, a member of ABWA, Women of the Moose, Monroe Garden Club, Amvets Auxiliary, Krewe of Janus, Friends of the Civic Center, Mon-Ami Newcomers Club, Neville Alumni and Friends Association, the Pokeno Club, Ombudsman, Monroe Symphony League, Republican Women's Club, and Selman Field Historical Association. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Katherine Boyce DeLarot; and husband of 41 years, John R. White III. Survivors are son, K. Mike Greer and wife Ann of Greenville, SC; two daughters, Karen Greer Corso of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Julie White Masten and husband Roger of Lake Mary, FL; four step-children, Zoe Diana White of New Mexico, Pam White of Alligator Point, FL, John R. White IV (JR) of New Orleans, and Jesse White and wife Michelle of West Monroe; sister, Anna Marie "Teeny" DeLarot of Altamonte Springs, FL; grandchildren, Derek Michael Greer and wife Katie, Amanda Christine Greer, Nicole Kathryn Corso, Katherine and Christopher Masten, Kelly Stoneman and husband Eric, Lynn White, John R. White V, Alex and Joshua White, Jessica, Noah, Adam, and Austin White; and three great grandchildren, Kaylee and Mason Greer, and Gabe White. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Vigil Wake Service will be held at 6:00 PM, and Rosary will be held at 6:30PM, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Her greatest joy in life were her children, grandchildren, and her many friends and associates. She thanked God daily for countless friends and individuals in many churches who prayed for her. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on May 20, 2011

DELHI -- James V. "Pete" Arnold, retired state penitentiary employee, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Jessie Boyd, 72 TALLULAH -- Jessie Boyd, a stocker, died May 12. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove No. 1 Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Daniel J. Davidson II, 47 SICILY ISLAND -- Daniel James Davidson II, a truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 3 p.m. Friday until service time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Kennith L. DeRocha, 54 CHATHAM -- Kennith L. DeRocha died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Clarence Herron, 92 OAK RIDGE -- Clarence Herron, a construction worker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Bethany Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Alexandria No. 1 Cemetery.

Margie Hinkie, 71 BASTROP -- Margie Hinkie, a time office employee with IPCO, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery, Collinston.

Henry Houston, 82 WINNSBORO -- Henry "Sonny Boy" Houston, a retired car salesman, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Darby C. James Jr., 62 BATON ROUGE --

Darby C. James Jr., a sales representative for John Morrell & Co., died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mose O. Jefferson, 68 NEW ORLEANS -- Mose Oliver Jefferson, a political consultant, died May 12. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Sweet Canaan Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Oscar McFarland, 79 MANGHAM -- Oscar McFarland died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Mattie Morris, 77 BONITA -- Mattie Morris, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Margie S. Shaw, 90 Margie S. Shaw of West Monroe, an administrative secretary, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Chatham United Methodist Church, Chatham. Burial will be in Chatham Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Charlie Trimble Sr., 92 TALLULAH -- Charlie Trimble Sr., custodian, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Briggs, Kenneth: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville. Dunn, Elijah: 1 p.m. Friday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Delhi. Grayson, Sovola: 11 a.m. Saturday, Church of Christ White Ferry Road, West Monroe. Hampton, Walter: 1 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church, Crossett, Ark. Hopkins, Fannie: 3 p.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Johnson, Roosevelt: 11 a.m. Monday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe Jones, Clyde: noon Saturday, Unity Faith Church, Monroe. Langpap, Melvin Ludwig Friedrich: 11 a.m. Friday, Grace United Methodist Church, Ruston. Patty, Jo Ann Morrow: 6-8 p.m. Friday, 1834 Hwy. 583, Rayville. Pratt, Bobbie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Sanders, James: 11 a.m. Friday, Seventh Day Adventist Church, Tallulah. Scott Jr., George: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop. Tarvin, Marie: 10 a.m. Saturday, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Viereck, Mikel Woody: 4 p.m. Saturday, Stevenson Cemetery. Walker, Jeremy: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Star Missionary Baptist Church, Collinston. Williams, Gerald DeWayne: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium. Woodruff, Catherine: 1 p.m. Friday, True Vine Baptist Church, Delhi.

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

Ella Blevins, 83 Ella Marie Blevins of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Sydney Brooks, 88 WINNSBORO -- Sydney Brooks, retired salesman, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Juanita J. Busbice, 90 JONESBORO -- Juanita Jones Busbice, a teacher, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Hodge United Methodist Church, Hodge. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hodge Cemetery.

Henry Houston, 82 WINNSBORO -- Henry "Sonny Boy" Houston, retired car salesman, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery, near Crowville.

Darby C. James Jr., 62 BATON ROUGE -- Darby C. James Jr., a sales representative for John Morrell & Co., died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at New Zion Baptist Church, near Winnsboro. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Laura Redding, 85 Laura Redding of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Hasley Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Margaret Smith, 40 TALLULAH -- Margaret Renee Smith, a bookkeeper in her husband's law firm, died Thursday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home.

Katie White, 76 Katie DeLarot White of Monroe, retired from the Monroe Utilities Commission, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Minnie Wilson, 73 RUSTON -- Minnie Lee Wilson, a retired educator, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Christ Temple Baptist Church. Family hour is 7-8 p.m. Saturday at King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Walker Cemetery, Gibsland.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Boyd, Jessie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Grove No. 1 Church, Tallulah. Briggs, Kenneth: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville. Davidson II, Daniel James: 2 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Grayson, Sovola: 11 a.m. Saturday, Church of Christ White Ferry Road, West Monroe. Hampton, Walter: 1 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church, Crossett, Ark. Herron, Clarence: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, Oak Ridge, Hinkie, Margie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Hopkins, Fannie: 3 p.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Jefferson, Mose Oliver: 2 p.m. Saturday, Sweet Canaan Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Johnson, Roosevelt: 11 a.m. Monday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe Jones, Clyde: noon Saturday, Unity Faith Church, Monroe. Pratt, Bobbie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Scott Jr., George: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Bastrop. Tarvin, Marie: 10 a.m. Saturday, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Viereck, Mikel Woody: 4 p.m. Saturday, Stevenson Cemetery. Walker, Jeremy: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Star Missionary Baptist Church, Collinston. Williams, Gerald DeWayne: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium.

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

Laura Redding Graveside services for Mrs. Laura Redding, 85, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Hasley Cemetery. Rev. Waymon Warren will be officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mrs. Redding was born July 2, 1925, and passed away May 19, 2011. She was a member of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Redding, Sr., daughter Patricia Redding, son Charles Redding Jr., parents John and Ryintha Russum, 4 brothers and 3 sisters. She is survived by her daughter Jane Nelson and husband Buddy, son Richard Redding and wife Phyllis, grandsons Todd Mitchell and wife Kristie, and Kevin Mitchell and wife Kristen, granddaughters Dreamer Jowers, and husband Scottie, and Kristy Reynolds and husband Chad, and 10 great grandchildren. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 22, 2011

Sydney Brooks, 88 WINNSBORO — Sydney Brooks, a retired salesman, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery.

Dayton Henry, 91 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Dayton Patrick Henry, a retired civil service employee and Navy veteran originally from West Monroe, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Seaside Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Seaside Memorial Park.

Edgar Ormond Sr., 91 Edward 'Bill' M Ormond, Sr. of Sterlington, a retired AP&L plant manager, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Forest Stump, 81 WISNER — Forest Ray Stump died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Johnnie Ward, 85 Johnnie Jo Kilpatrick Ward of Calhoun, a retired master counselor with the Louisiana Department of Labor, died Saturday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday New Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Willie Watson, 82 SICILY ISLAND — Willie Orlander Watson, a truck driver, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Busbice, Juanita Jones: 2 p.m. Monday, Hodge United Methodist Church, Hodge. Houston, Henry "Sonny Boy": 2 p.m. Sunday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. James Jr., Darby C.: 2 p.m. Sunday, New Zion Baptist Church, near Winnsboro. Johnson, Roosevelt: 11 a.m. Monday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Redding, Laura: 2 p.m. Sunday, Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Smith, Margaret Renee: 2 p.m. Monday, at First United Methodist Church, Tallulah. Wilson, Minnie Lee: 3 p.m. Sunday, Christ Temple Baptist Church, Ruston.

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

Edgar M. "Bill" Ormond, Sr. Funeral services for Mr. Edgar M. "Bill" Ormond, Sr., 81, of Sterlington, LA, are 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at Graceminster Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Philip Faris officiating. Interment follows in the Alabama Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Sibley, LA, under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. He was born May 13, 1930, in Little Rock; he passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2011, in Monroe, LA. Bill retired in 1988 as Plant Manager of LP&L / Entergy in Sterlington after 40 years of service. He was an Elder and Charter Member of Grace Presbyterian Church of Sterlington and the merged Graceminster Presbyterian Church of Monroe and was a generous supporter of many missions, ministries, and local youth activities. He had a great love for singing in the choir. Bill was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He was always there for his children. He was an avid hunter and fisherman; loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and was attentive to the individual success of each. He taught them at an early age to appreciate the great outdoors, how to fish, and to be good safe hunters. Bill was very talented and could fix or repair anything and affectionately became known to his family as "the jack of all trades." He was known for his "mean roast" and the best gravy ever. He was preceded in death by Mary Grace Bagwell, wife of 45 years; his parents, Wesley and Thelma McCuller Ormond; and a sister, Martha Shaffer. Survivors include his wife, Nancie Ormond; three sons, Eddie Ormond and wife Donna Lynn of Panola, TX, Tommy Ormond and wife Evalyn of Sterlington, Jimmy Ormond and wife Barbara of Fairbanks; one daughter, Donna Powell and husband Jimmy of Sterlington; nine grandchildren, Lance, Luke, Jake, and John Ormond, Nikki Taylor, Ali Cummings, and Shane, Ryan, and Dusty Powell; eight great grandchildren, McKynsie, Maddie, Landrie, Drake, Vada, Olly, Olivia, and Isabel; one stepson, Russ Witherington and wife Dee Dee; one step grandson, Clint; three sisters, Ann Adams of Texarkana, TX, Jessie Johnson of Colorado Springs, CO, and Kathryn Moore of Shreveport, LA. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Lance, Luke, Jake, and John Ormond, Lee Taylor, Brandon Cummings, and Shane, Ryan, and Dusty Powell. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, May 23, 2011, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1200 Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Graceminster Presbyterian Church, 6980 Hwy 165N, Monroe, LA 71203 or your favorite charity. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 23, 2011

Mary Fortune, 52 BASTROP — Mary Ann Fortune died Saturday. Services are at 3 p.m. Monday at Mer Rouge Road Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Bartholomew Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at the church.

Ransom Green, 72 TALLULAH — Ransom Daddy Green died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Wanda Shackleford, 67 Wanda Shackleford of West Monroe, a caregiver, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Mary Vallery, 83 Mary Jewel Vallery of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe.

Johnnie Ward, 85 Johnnie Jo Kilpatrick Ward of Calhoun, a retired master counselor with the Louisiana Department of Labor, died Saturday. Graveside services are at 10 a.m. Monday at the New Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Brooks, Sydney: 10 a.m. Monday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Busbice, Juanita Jones: 2 p.m. Monday, Hodge United Methodist Church, Hodge. Henry, Dayton Patrick: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Seaside Funeral Home, Corpus Christi, Texas Johnson, Roosevelt: 11 a.m. Monday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Smith, Margaret Renee: 2 p.m. Monday, at First United Methodist Church, Tallulah. Ward, Johnnie Jo Kilpatrick: 10 a.m. Monday, New Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, West Monroe.

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

Henry S. Gordey Funeral services for Mr. Henry S. Gordey, 83 of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Luna Assembly of God Church. Bro. Lenard Sapp and Rev. Joel Brackett will be officiating. Interment to follow at Luna Assembly of God Church Cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe Mr. Gordey was born July 27, 1927 in Ansley, LA and passed away May 23, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Lavenia. Mr. Gordey is survived by his children; Joe and wife Carrie Lasyon, Beth and Clyde Kelley, Sherwood Gordey and Kay and Leroy Travis; 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 24, 2011

Wilbur H. (Whitey) Hammons Wilbur H. (Whitey) Hammons, 87, a lifelong resident of Arcadia, Louisiana passed away on Monday, May 23, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Visitation services will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home at 209 N. Bonner Street in Ruston, Louisiana. The funeral service and burial will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at Salem United Methodist Church, 11793 Hwy 151 in Dubach, Louisiana. Mr. Hammons was born January 24, 1924 in Arcadia, Louisiana to Horace Dan Hammons and Avis Dye Hammons. Wilbur was a devoted husband, loving father, faithful friend, dedicated Christian, and hard worker. His strength of character is only surpassed by his generous heart as many can attest to the influence he had on their lives. Mr. Hammons served his country honorably as a Corporal in the United States Army from 1942 to 1945 and as a WWII POW. Wilbur was a construction equipment mechanic in Co. B 2nd Engineering Combat Battalion and earned numerous decorations and awards for participation in military campaigns throughout Europe including D-Day +3. Mr. Hammons spent most of his life in Arcadia, Louisiana where he married the love of his life, Pearlene M. Hammons, in June 1946. Wilbur worked as a farmer and later as an operating engineer for T.L. James and Lincoln Builders. He was a devoted member of Salem United Methodist Church in Dubach. Wilbur and Pearlene also owned and bred thoroughbred racehorses. After retirement, he spent most days socializing with friends and family, playing cards and dominoes, gardening, and making wine. Wilbur led a full life and achieved many successes but his greatest accomplishment and joy in life were his children. Mr. Hammons is preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Avis Hammons; his wife, Pearlene; his son, Wilbur Hugh Hammons, Jr.; his sister, Mable Rayfield Hammons; and his brothers Byron, John David, and 2 infants. Mr. Hammons is survived by his daughters: Martha H. Young and her husband, James O. Young III, of Arcadia, Louisiana; Linda S. Duffy of Ardmore, Alabama; and Julia Beth Hay and her husband, Charlie E. Hay, of Leesburg, Texas; his sisters: Mavis Spain and her husband, Rev. Clyde Spain, of Decatur, Texas; Yvonne McKinney and her husband, James McKinney, of Florence, Mississippi; his brother Paul Ray Hammons and his wife, Sue Hammons, of Bessmer, North Carolina; 7 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. Mr. Hammons was passionate about helping others, especially those who struggle to feed their families and veterans wounded in service of their country, as he has personal experiences with both. In honor of their father, his family requests that in lieu of sending flowers, donations be made to either the Foodbank of Northeast Louisiana or to the Wounded Warrior Project. Donations to the Foodbank of Northeast Louisiana may be mailed to 4600 Central Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana 71203 or submitted online via their website, www.matchinggifts.com/fbnela/. Your donation will help to feed those less fortunate. Donations to the Wounded Warrior Project may be mailed to P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or submitted online via their website, www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Your donation will enable this organization to help many wounded soldiers and their families. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on May 24, 2011

Dayton Patrick Henry Dayton Patrick Henry, 91, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2011. He was a resident of Corpus Christi, Texas since 1959. He was born August 29, 1919 in West Monroe, Louisiana. He was a decorated Navy retiree and also retired from Civil Service. He was a Mason & active member of the Fleet Reserve and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents Byron and Ella Mae; his wife of 50 years, Christine; and his siblings Byron, Jr., Russell, Sue Gober, and Dorothy Dean. Survivors include three sons, Patrick (Judy), Michael (Shawn), and Dennis; and one daughter, Cathy Watson Henry; 3 granddaughters, Jennifer, Amber, and Joni; and siblings, Donald, Ruby, Billy (Diane), and Barbara "Tootsie". He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. Visitation will be held 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 23, 2011 at the Seaside Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at the Seaside Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will follow at Seaside Memorial Park. To view Tribute, please visit www.seasidefuneral.com Seaside Funeral Home Corpus Christi, TX Published in The News Star on May 24, 2011

Wanda Walsworth Shackelford Memorial services for Mrs. Wanda Walsworth Shackelford, 67, of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 Am, Tuesday, May 24, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Greg Tipton and Rev. Norris Curry will be officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Wanda was born April 24, 1944 in Hodge, LA and went home to be with the Lord on May 22, 2011 in West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alton H. Walsworth and Eunice Pilcher Walsworth. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Shackelford; daughter, Shannon Hunter; son, Eric Rentz; step-son, Chris Shackelford; step-daughter, Lisa Deason; grandsons; Zack Rentz and Hunter Rentz; sister, Wilda Alford and 4 step-grandchildren. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 24, 2011

Mary Jewel Gwin Vallery Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Jewel Gwin Vallery, 83, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Alan Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe. Mrs. Vallery passed away on May 22, 2011, at her residence. Mary Jewel Gwin Vallery graduated from Epps High School in 1944 where she had perfect attendance throughout grammar and high school. She also attended Northeast Junior College. Mary Jewel, lovingly known as Little Bit, will be truly missed by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Standing at a whopping 5 feet tall, it was a thrill for the grand kids to finally surpass MawMaw in height and the girls spent many hours in her closet trying on MawMaw's size 5 shoes. MawMaw Mary Jewel and PawPaw Ray attended basketball, softball, baseball, and football games as well as countless other activities for their grand kids. And in recent years, Mary Jewel has joyfully supported her great grand kids in their many endeavors. Mary Jewel was also very involved in First Baptist Church in Monroe where she was a member of the Ruth Sunday School Class. She had many friends and often looked forward to Friday night Domino. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Even though Little Bit was small in stature, losing her leaves a big hole in our hearts. Mrs. Vallery was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Ray Vallery, and two brothers, W. L. Gwin, Jr. and James Preston Gwin. Survivors include her two sons, Bill Vallery and wife Sheila of Monroe, LA; and Mike Vallery and wife Wanda of Delhi, LA; sister, Annie Ortego and husband Calvin of Houma, LA; two brothers, Donald Gwin and wife Pat; and Bobby Sam Gwin and wife Evelyn all of Epps, LA; four grandchildren, Molly Hopkins and husband Brian; Abby Scheuchzer and husband Mike; Chris Vallery and wife Amanda; and Amy Vallery; ten great grandchildren, Caleb, Avery, Cole, and Sadie Hopkins, Benjamin, Millie, and John Campbell Scheuchzer, Hannah Hodnett, and Ashton and Jesse Vallery; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Vallery, Chris Vallery, Todd Vallery, Ken Barrington, Mike Sheuchzer, and Brian Hopkins. Memorials may be made to James Christopher Allums Medical Fund, 1106 North 2nd Street, Monroe, LA 71201. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 24, 2011

Rebecca Lynn Norris Varnado Funeral Services for Mrs. Rebecca Lynn Norris Varnado, 57, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Claiborne United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Bill Foster officiating. Graveside Services will be held at 2:30 P.M. at the Natchez City Cemetery in Natchez, MS under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Varnado was born on January 26, 1954 in Natchez, MS and passed away on May 22, 2011at her residence in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Claiborne United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her father Johnny Diette Norris and a sister Janice Norris. Survivors include her husband, Daniel Varnado; son, Rusty Varnado and wife, Melody of Ft. Bragg, NC; daughter, Tracy West of Gainesville, FL; son, Danny Varnado of Monroe, LA; mother, Margaret Louise Lunan of West Monroe, LA; Eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brother, Johnny Norris of Natchez, MS Pallbearers will be Gene Turner, Jerry Miller, Chandler Sanders, Austin West, Nolan Rowell, Gerald Brown, Josh Varnado and Carl Pentecost. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at Claiborne United Methodist Church. The family would like to give a special thanks to Mrs. Judy Rogers Krestensen, to the church family at Claiborne United Methodist Church as well as the staff of Hospice Compassus, for the love and care shown during this time. Online Registry/ condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 24, 2011

Jessica L. Clay, 26 BASKIN — Jessica Lauren Clay, a Richland Parish Correction Officer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday and 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lynn Cemetery, Archibald.

Mary A. Fortune, 52 BASTROP — Mary Ann Fortune, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at Mer Rouge Road Pentecostal Church, Bastrop. Burial will be in Bartholomew Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

Allan K. Huff, 53 Allan K. Huff of West Monroe, formerly of Winnsboro, employed with Halliburton and Napa Motor Parts of Winnsboro, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Turkey Creek Cemetery, Jigger.

Morris C. Johnson Jr., 58 COLUMBIA — Morris C. Johnson Jr., a laborer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Edgar Ormond Sr., 81 Edgar M. "Bill" Ormond Sr. of Sterlington, a retired plant manager for LP&L/Entergy, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Graceminster Presbyterian Church, Highway 165 North, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Patricia A. Persons, 64 JONESBORO — Patricia Ann Persons, a homemaker, died May 14. Graveside memorial services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro. Arrangements are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Clara J. Rabb, 66 ST. JOSEPH — Clara Joyce Rabb died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Sylvia K. Staten, 29 Sylvia Katrina Staten of Monroe, a food industry worker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Al DeWayne Young, 36 Al DeWayne Young of Monroe, a laborer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Henry, Dayton Patrick: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Seaside Funeral Home, Corpus Christi, Tex.

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

Larry I. Burnett Funeral services for Larry I. Burnett, 65, of Eros, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, May 26, 2011, at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Scott Thompson will be officiating. Interment will follow Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Burnett was born July 16, 1945, in Monroe, LA, and passed away May 24, 2011, in West Monroe. He was retired owner-operator of Ascension Glass and Mirror and was a member of West Lake Baptist Church and was currently attending Oak Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Burnett was a member of Home Builders Association of Baton Rouge and Bass Angler Sport Society. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed wood working and playing with his dogs. He is survived by his wife Marbie Burnett; 5 children; Annette and husband Dewayne Saterfiel, Pamela Kay Hall, Larry Douglas and wife Leia Burnett, Laurie Ann and husband Will Deaton and Todd and wife Darla Burnett; 9 grandchildren; Shane and wife Alecia Saterfiel, Nicole and husband Dustin Becton, Dylan Saterfiel, Gary Hall, C. J. Hall, Ashley Hall, Cooper Burnett, Reece Burnett and Kyle Turner; 3 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Shane Saterfiel, Dustin Becton, Gary Hall, Dewayne Saterfiel, Will Deaton and Tim Higgins. Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Tatum, Kyle Turner, John Kennedy, Russell Keeth, Paul Higgins, A.J. Sexton and Pete Sexton, Jr. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 25, 2011, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 25, 2011

Jessica Lauren Clay Funeral services for Jessica Lauren Clay, 26, of Baskin, LA, will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville, LA, with Rev. Cletus Moak officiating. Interment will follow in Lynn Cemetery, Archibald, LA. Jessica was born October 1, 1984, and passed away Monday, May 23, 2011, in Shreveport, LA. Jessica was a member of the First Baptist Church of Archibald. She enjoyed hunting, crafts, painting, listening to music, and being outdoors. Jessica loved her family, being Bri's mom, wife, and daughter, sister and working at the Richland Parish Sheriff's Office. Jessica was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Vernon and Mary Frances Wagner. Survivors include her husband, Kelvin "Cory" Clay of Baskin; daughter, Brianna Clay of Baskin; parents, Dwayne and Cindy Achord of Archibald; brother, Joshua Achord of Archibald; mother and father-in-law, Renett Clay of Shubuta, MS, and Kelvin Clay of Meridian, MS; paternal grandparents, Walter and Judy Achord of Zachary, LA. Pallbearers will be Lee Henry, Jerry Henry, Justin Brownlee, Chris Harrison, Lloyd Hamm, John Thomas Searcy, Jeffery Hesser, and Zach Shoemaker. Visitation will be 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on May 25, 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 Charity

Allen G. Pinckard Funeral services for Allen G. Pinckard, 87, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 26, 2011, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Rev. Charles Dupree will be officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Calhoun under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Pinckard was born August 19, 1923, in Shiloh, LA, and passed away May 23, 2011, in West Monroe. He retired from Delta Ouachita Campus Louisiana Technical College as an auto mechanic instructor. Mr. Pinckard served in the Army Air Corps, "European Theater of Operations" during World War II. He was a member of New Chapel Hill Baptist Church and served as a Sunday School Superintendent. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Pat Pinckard; 3 children; Mary Kincade and husband Charles, Linda DuCote and husband Michael and Darryl Pinckard and wife Diane; 2 grandchildren Daniel DuCote and wife Brandi and Sara Pinckard. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Timmons, William Guyton, Warren Hix Landrum, Don Antley, John Pinckard and Kenneth Pinckard. Special thanks to Natalie Ward, Gale Palm and LA Hospice for their care during his illness. Memorials may be made to the charity of the givers choice. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 25, 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 May 25, 2011

Joe M. Richardson Services for Mr. Joe M. Richardson, Jr., will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, May 27, 2011, at Trinity United Methodist Church. Officiating the service will be Rev. Jerry Hilbun, and Rev. Brian Mercer. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mr. Richardson was born May 23, 1934, and passed away May 23, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents: Erline and Joe M. Richardson, Sr. and his brother: Paul S. Richardson. Born in Ruston on May 23, 1934, Joe was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He was a professional photographer and owned a commercial studio in Ruston for 15 years. He was employed by Gittings, Inc. of Atlanta, GA, for 8 years, and 7 years as area manager for Olan Mills Studios. He was a graduate of Ruston High School and Winona School of Professional Photography and attended LA. Tech. He served in the U.S. Army as an ammunition chief in anti-aircraft artillery gun battery near Eielson AFB, Alaska. He was elected to two terms on the Ruston Board of Aldermen; served as president and is a lifetime member of the Ruston Jaycees. He was honored as the Outstanding Young Man in 1967. He was a charter member, board member, and treasurer of Ruston High School Alumni Association. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary McMahon Richardson; and four sons: Kerry and wife Kim of Hallsville, TX, Kyle of Norcross, GA, Joe M.( Trey) III and wife Laura of Roswell, GA, and Mark and wife Susan of Ruston; five grandchildren: John, Nick, Kalen, Amanda and Katie Richardson. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Milner, John C. Richardson, Nicholas M. Richardson, Kalen C. Richardson, Stan Richardson, Jr, and John (Bucky) Richardson. Honorary Pallbearers will Jerry Callender, Jimmy Hoogland, Johnny Maxwell, and Eston Payne. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Thursday, May 26, 2011, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Youth or Ruston High School Alumni Association. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on May 25, 2011

Curtis Bryan Ebey, 53 Curtis Bryan Ebey of West Monroe, a radio technician, died Monday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Good Hope Cemetery, Grayson. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Morris C. Johnson Jr., 58 COLUMBIA — Morris Charles Johnson Jr., a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Grayson. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday at Brownville Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Geraldine Jones, 73 Geraldine Jones of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Cora Mae King, 80 Cora Mae King of West Monroe, a retired bus driver, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Edward G. Lawrence, 72 Edward Gerald Lawrence of West Monroe, retired superintendent for Graphic Packaging, died Monday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Friday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Johnny Mance, 64 Johnny Mance of Monroe, a retired school principal, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Oscar K. McFarland, 79 MANGHAM — Oscar K. McFarland, a bus driver, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at King David Hopewell Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Rayville Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Annie Peters, 76 MINDEN — Annie Peters, a housekeeper, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Rest Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery.

William R. Roberts Sr., 60 William Ray Roberts Sr. of West Monroe, an electrician, died Sunday. Memorial services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 2 p.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home.

Sylvia K. Staten, 29 Sylvia Katrina Staten of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Christian Fellowship Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Old Mount Zion Primitive Baptist Cemetery, Girod, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Charlie Trimble Sr., 92 TALLULAH — Charlie Trimble Sr., a custodian, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lisa Lynn Tucker, 48 Lisa Lynn Tucker of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary Gwin Vallery, 83 Mary Jewel Gwin Vallery of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Rebecca Varnado, 57 Rebecca Lynn Norris Varnado of West Monroe, a tax preparer, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Claiborne United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Graveside services are 2:30 p.m. at Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Peggy Sue Wallace, 73 MANGHAM — Peggy Sue Wallace died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Clay, Jessica Lauren: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Huff, Allan K.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Winnsboro.

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

Carletta "Tina" Hollingsworth Bayne Graveside services will be held at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe, LA, at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 31, 2011 with visitation at 9:30 A.M.. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Bayne was born December 21, 1914 in Rolling Fork, MS, and died May 2, 2011, in Monroe, LA. She was survived by her daughter Holly Bayne Casey; grandchildren, Erin Casey Harrison and Sean McCarthy Casey; and great grandchildren, Will and Cole Harrison, and Sarah Kate and Eliza Casey. She was preceded in death by husband, Byron Bayne; parents, Robert Jasper and Carlette Greer Hollingsworth; one sister, and two brothers. She was a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School, Louisiana College, and St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing. As a registered nurse, Mrs. Bayne served in the US Army during World War II, private duty nurse in Northeast Louisiana, floor nurse at St. Francis Hospital, and instructor of practical nursing at Ouachita Valley Vocational School. Mrs. Bayne was dedicated to her family and friends, her patients, her students, and to each church and organization with which she was affiliated. At the time of her death, she was a member of Northminster Church where she had worshipped regularly as long as she was physically able. She was extremely proud of her US Army Honorable Discharge with the rank of Captain in 1945; and as a war veteran, she spent her last two years as a resident of the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Missions Ministry of Northminster Church, 2701 Lamy Lane, Monroe, LA 71201. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on May 26, 2011

Edward Gerald Lawrence Edward Gerald Lawrence, age 72, of West Monroe went to his heavenly home on Monday, May 23, 2011 after a brief illness. A Cremation-Memorial service will be Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe with Brother Mike Bartlett Officiating. Visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Interment will follow for immediate family. Mr. Lawrence was born on April 22, 1939. He was a retired superintendent for Graphic Pkg.,Inc. for 39 years, a safety director for United Rentals and James Machine Works. He was on the board of directors for The Product Help Group. Mr. Lawrence was preceded in death by his father, Clayton Coy Lawrence; his mother, Bertie McCarty Lawrence; sister, Cecilia Lawrence; infant brother, and infant twin daughter. Survivors include: his fianc?e Ms. Gail Suitor of West Monroe, LA. One daughter, Debbie Lawrence Bayles and husband, Kevin of West Monroe, LA; grandson, Tim Bayles of West Monroe, LA; granddaughter, Brandi Bayles Cole and husband, David of Baton Rouge, LA; granddaughter, Misty Bayles of Baton Rouge, LA; great-grandson, Bryce Edward Bayles of West Monroe, LA; great granddaughter, Annie Cole of Baton Rouge, LA; brother, Elbert Lawrence; sister, Margaret Redden; sister, Carrie Hill and nephews; Todd Lawrence, Tony Lawrence, Dennis Hill and niece, Patricia Schallhorn. Memorials are to be made to La Baptist Childrens Home. 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 May 26, 2011

Winnie Mae Moss Funeral services for Mrs. Winnie Mae Moss, 85 of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 27, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bro. Leonard Garlington and Bro. Eddy Shoemaker will be officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Moss was born November 17, 1925 in Clarks, LA and passed away May 24, 2011 in West Monroe. She was a member of Peniel Baptist Church and past member of Rock Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Moss was a retired seamstress for Amanda Morgan Interiors and she made many custom draperies. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Moss, son, Timothy Moss, great-grandson, Luke Andrew Johnston, sister, Bobbie Jane Crowell and brothers, C.L., James and David Coates. She is survived by her 5 children; Bill Moss and wife Barbara, Diane Hartness and husband Paul, Charlotte Hart and husband Troy, Emily Brown and husband Mike and Paula McKelvey and husband Don; brother, Bill Coates Jr. and wife Barbara; sister, Leuna Sams, Jean Sams and Ruth Vestal and husband Lyndon; sister-in-laws; Edna Lee Coates, Dianne Coates and Christine Cathey; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Adron Hart, Billy Moss, Joshua Brown, Daniel Brown, Denverd Sams, Jr. and Tim Hartness. Honorary pallbearers Dewayne Sams, Glen Sams and Billy Coates. A special thanks to Ridgecrest Community Center, Hospice Compassus and Mrs. Moss 2 sisters, Bobbie and Leuna for their care during her illness. 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 May 26, 2011

Gary Bickham, 70 RAYVILLE — Gary Bickham, a nursing home administrator, died Tuesday. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Ella Marie Blevins, 83 Ella Marie Blevins of Monroe, a homemaker, died May 20. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Job Hill Cemetery, Rhymes.

Eunice May Bolding, 91 OAK GROVE — Eunice May Bolding, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m.to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Larry I. Burnett, 65 EROS — Larry I. Burnett, the owner-operator of a glass company, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Shirley Faith Chambers, 76 OAK GROVE — Shirley Faith Chambers, a lab tech, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction oft Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Carl Evans, 79 Carl Calvin Evans of Monroe, retired tugboat captain, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is noon-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Raymond Freeman, 75 JONESBORO — Raymond Edward Freeman, a logger, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Old Saline Cemetery,

Saline. J.C. Hughes, 86 BASTROP — J.C. Hughes, a retired carpenter, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Friday at Meridian Baptist Church, Crossett, Ark., under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

Dorothy Middlebrooks, 79 BASTROP — Dorothy Mae Tharpe Middlebrooks, a retired seamstress with the Hamburg Shirt Co., died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Hughes Chapel Cemetery.

Jane Lee Pickney, 55 CLAYTON - Jane Lee Pickney died May 20. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Burial will be in Clayton Garden of Rest under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Allen G. Pinckard, 87 Allen G. Pinckard of West Monroe, a retired auto mechanic instructor at Delta-Ouachita Campus Louisiana Technical College, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Veril Plunkett, 73 JONESBORO — Veril "Cotton" Plunkett, a self-employed painter, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery in Bienville.

Clara Rabb, 66 ST. JOSEPH — Clara Joyce Rabb died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Ferriday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton.

Joyce L. Robinson, 70 SICILY ISLAND — Joyce L. Robinson, a retired legal secretary formerly of West Monroe, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday until time of service. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery.

Furn Rogers, age 88 Furn Bailey Rogers of Monroe, a retired employee with Central Bank, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Peggy Wallace, 73 MANGHAM — Peggy Smith Wallace died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Chase Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Ebey, Curtis Bryan: 3 p.m. Thursday, Good Hope Cemetery, Grayson. Johnson Jr., Morris Charles: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Grayson. Jones, Geraldine: 1 p.m. Saturday, Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. King, Cora Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Columbia. Lawrence, Edward Gerald: 10 a.m. Friday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mance, Johnny: 11 a.m. Friday, Little Flower Catholic Church, Monroe. McFarland, Oscar K.: 1 p.m. Saturday, King David Hopewell Church, Mangham. Peters, Annie: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Rest Baptist Church, Minden. Staten, Sylvia Katrina: 11 a.m. Saturday, Christian Fellowship Church, Monroe. Trimble Sr., Charlie: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Tallulah.

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

Gary "Sonny" Brant Bickham, Sr. A memorial service celebrating the life of Gary Bickham, Sr., 70, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Officiating the service will be Father Mark Watson and Bro. Raymond Perrin. A visitation will be held on Saturday at the funeral home from 12:00 p.m. until service time. Gary was born on August 29, 1940 in Atlanta, TX to Brant and Addie Mae Bickham. He passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 in West Monroe, LA following a long and heroic battle with vascular disease. As a young man, "Sonny" was an All-Star football player for Atlanta High School in Atlanta, TX and had many opportunities and prospects for a future in sports but chose to pursue a career in the healthcare industry. Gary truly believed and respected loyalty as one of the greatest virtues. He exhibited this by his service in the United States Air Force during both the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. He loved each of his six sons with all his heart and continued to nurture and counsel them well into their adult years. Gary was a very intelligent, insightful and successful entrepreneur. He began his career as assistant administrator of Willis-Knighton Hospitals in Shreveport, LA, where he designed Virginia Hall Nursing Home. Gary then moved forward and opened many businesses in Rayville, LA. He was a professional and an expert in healthcare administration and played a substantial role in quality healthcare in Richland Parish for 40 years. He served as administrator and CEO of the Richland Parish Hospitals in both Rayville and Delhi and was very instrumental in the expansion projects of both facilities during his tenure. He also built and served as administrator and CEO of the Rayville Guest House overseeing major expansions through his tenure. "Mister" Bickham was at all times known as an advocate for quality healthcare with a special focus for those patients whom had few assets with which to attain the proper care they needed. He served on the Board of Directors for the Rayville Council on Aging and was a fierce advocate for dignity in geriatric care. Gary never met a stranger and never turned anyone away who sought his counsel or expertise. Preceding "Sonny" in death were his parents and three sisters. Left to cherish beautiful memories of "Sonny" are his six sons, Gary Brant Bickham, Jr., Steven Bickham, Cmdr. Lonnie Hosea, U.S. Navy, Dr. Stephen Hosea, Dr. Greg Bickham and Ben Bickham; 6 grandchildren; one sister, Vicki Mayence; one aunt, Sybil Johnson; two nephews, Brant Bennett and Robert Mayence, III and one great niece, Rachael Niblett. Gary is also survived by many relatives, friends and colleagues. He will be missed by all the members of his family. He will be especially missed by his six sons, whom he loved very much. He brought "His Boys" into any conversation with his many friends and colleagues. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Published in The News Star on May 27, 2011

Carl Calvin Evans Funeral services for Carl Calvin Evans, 79, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 28, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Evans passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at Christus St. Joseph's Home. He was a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church and a tugboat captain on the Mississippi River for over 50 years. Survivors include his wife, Agnes Evans; daughters, Lynn Telano and husband John of Louisville, MS, Carlon Fowler and husband Karl of Rogers, AR, Patricia Shaffer of Fayetteville, AR, Lisa Howington and husband Marvin of Rogers, AR, and Teresa Cullum of Rogers, AR; ten grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Fowler, John McGraw, Brent Telano, Marvin Howington, Alan Michael Shaffer, and Ace Cullum. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00 Noon until service time at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Lakeshore Baptist Church, 308 Lakeshore Drive, Monroe, LA 71203. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on May 27, 2011

Carolyn Rabb Gardebled Funeral services for Mrs. Carolyn Rabb Gardebled, age 81 of Ruston, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Owens Memorial Chapel. Dr. Rick Byargeon will be officiating. Burial will follow in Cook Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Mrs. Gardebled was born November 18, 1929 in Ruston to Arthur Joel Rabb and Norma Lee Simmons Rabb. She died May 25, 2011 in Sulphur. Mrs. Gardebled was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Ruston. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening and working in her yard, collecting bird figurines and watching birds in her yard. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Liston Anthony (L.J.) Gardebled, her brothers: Harold Rabb and Herbert Rabb; her sister: Lorraine Laurance and her parents. Mrs. Gardebled is survived by her three sons: Barry Gardebled and wife Patricia of Abu Dhabi, UAE, Paul Gardebled and wife Renee of Mandeville and Brent Gardebled and wife Susan of Sulphur; three grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held Friday, May 27, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Owens Memorial Chapel. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com. Owens Memorial Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Published in The News Star on May 27, 2011

Furn Bailey Rogers The Celebration of Life for Mrs. Furn Bailey Rogers, 88, of Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM Saturday, May 28, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Mary Jane Yerger officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Rogers was born January 18, 1923 in Pineville, LA and passed away on May 25, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of the First Church of Christ-Scientist, the Monroe Garden Club, and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Mrs. Rogers is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Gertrude Bowman; husbands, Woodrow Bailey, and Otis Rogers; sons, Ted Bailey, Tommy Bailey, and Danny Rogers; granddaughter, Elizabeth May; sister, June Bowman Yelverton; and brother, Tommy Bowman. She is survived by her children, Gay May, Sandy Terrell and her husband Julian; Tim Rogers, Beverly Andrus and her husband Michael, and Leslie Rogers; and too many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren to count. Pallbearers will be Dale May, Dave Terrell, Mickel Terrell, Eric Dykes, Michael Andrus, and Jon Braswell. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, May 27, 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 May 27, 2011

Kenneth R. Bell, 47 Kenneth R. Bell of Monroe, a nutritionist, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Morning Star-Pleasant Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

Mackie O. Bryant, 52 NAVARRE, Fla. — Mackie O'Donnell Bryant, formerly of Monroe, a teacher, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Louise B. Dison, 79 JUNCTION CITY, Ark. — Louise Brazzel Dison died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Caledonia Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Olive Branch Methodist Church Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home, El Dorado, Ark.

Audrey Fife, 89 BASTROP — Audrey P. "Liza" Cathey Fife, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Bonita Road Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

Ransom Green, 72 TALLULAH — Ransom "Daddy" Green, a heavy equipment operator, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at Community Holiness Worship Hall. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in Wyoming Cemetery, Newellton.

Arthur S. Hill, 77 TALLULAH — Arthur S. Hill, a carpenter, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Mary Duke Layne, 93 THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Mary Duke Layne, formerly of Marion and El Dorado, Ark., a homemaker, died March 3. Memorial graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Union Cemetery, Sadie, under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors, El Dorado.

Winnie Mae Moss, 85 Winnie Mae Moss of West Monroe, a retired seamstress, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Mary Mahoney Orr, 80 GILBERT — Mary Mahoney Orr died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Bayou Macon Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Voncil Trimble, 81 TALLULAH — Voncil Trimble, an assembly line worker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Jean Tucker, 91 MER ROUGE — Jean Tucker, formerly of Monroe, a retired secretary, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Blevins, Ella Marie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Bolding, Eunice May: 2 p.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home. Evans, Carl Calvin: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Hughes, J.C.: 10 a.m. Friday, Meridian Baptist Church, Crossett, Ark. Johnson Jr., Morris Charles: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Grayson. Jones, Geraldine: 1 p.m. Saturday, Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. King, Cora Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Columbia. Lawrence, Edward Gerald: 10 a.m. Friday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mance, Johnny: 11 a.m. Friday, Little Flower Catholic Church, Monroe. McFarland, Oscar K.: 1 p.m. Saturday, King David Hopewell Church, Mangham. Middlebrooks, Dorothy Mae Tharpe: 2 p.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home. Peters, Annie: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Rest Baptist Church, Minden. Pickney, Jane Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton. Plunkett, Veril "Cotton": 10 a.m. Friday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Rabb, Clara Joyce: 1 p.m. Friday, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Ferriday. Robinson, Joyce L.: 2 p.m. Friday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Staten, Sylvia Katrina: 11 a.m. Saturday, Christian Fellowship Church, Monroe. Trimble Sr., Charlie: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Tallulah. Wallace, Peggy Smith: 11 a.m. Friday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

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

Mackie O'Donnell Bryant Mackie O'Donnell Bryant, 52 of Navarre, FL, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Mackie was a native of Monroe, LA, but had resided in the Navarre area for 7 years. She was a member of Saint Peter Catholic Church and was a school teacher for the past 20 years. Mackie was born on October 12, 1958. She was a 1976 graduate of Neville High School, and later a graduate of Northeast Louisiana University. Mackie was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend. Her warm heart and loving smile will be missed by all who knew her. Mackie was preceded in death by her mother, Mackie O'Donnell Winchester; father, Jack L. O'Donnell; and sister, Tommye Sue O'Donnell Mattison. Survivors include her husband of 5 years, Robert Bryant; sons, Addison and Blaine Heffron; daughters, Mackenzie Heffron and Jessi Bryant; sisters, Pam O'Donnell Thomas and Mary Margaret O'Donnell; brothers, David O'Donnell and Jackie O'Donnell; grandchildren, Mallory Elizabeth Metz and Dustin Chase Cooper, Jr.; nieces, Amy Thomas Terzolas and Kimberly and Melanie O'Donnell; and nephew, Tyler Thomas. Funeral Service was held Friday, May 27, 2011, at Lewis Funeral Home Navarre Chapel. Visitation in Monroe, LA will be before the graveside service from 1:30 PM until 3:00 PM on Sunday, May 29, 2011. Visitation and service will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum chapel, 623 Highway 80 East with Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating. Services are under the direction of 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 May 28, 2011

Billie Hall Gregory Funeral Services for Mrs. Billie Hall Gregory, age 69, of Collinston, LA are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Sunday May 29, 2011 at New Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. Todd Wooden officiating. Interment will follow in Loch Arbor Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Saturday, May 28, 2011, at Golden Funeral Home. Mrs. Gregory, a homemaker and member of New Friendship Baptist Church, passed away Friday May 27, 2011. She is survived by her daughters: Sandra Goleman of Bastrop, Debra Chappell and husband James of Alexander, AR, Wendy Day and husband Kenneth of Bastrop; son: Rex "Dewayne" Gregory and wife Donna of Bastrop; grandchildren: Dana Goleman, Lara Goleman, Shane Goleman, Brandon Chappell, Kelli Chappell, Steven Gregory, Cody Gregory, Nicholas Day, Taylor Day. Mrs. Gregory is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years Alfred "Tall Boy" Gregory, her parents Joe and Marie Hall, her brother Bobby Hall. Serving as pallbearers will be: Clarence Fontenot, Paul Fontenot, Dewey Wood, Rodger Tyson, Sr., Rodger Tyson, Jr., Clifton Gregory. Honorary pallbearers will be: Dan Fontenot and Jimmy Fontenot. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA. Published in The News Star on May 28, 2011

Jean M. Tucker Funeral services for Jean M. Tucker will be 11:00 AM Saturday, May 28, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Dr. Larry Stafford officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Ms. Tucker peacefully slipped away Thursday morning, May 26, 2011, to happily join her mother, father, and brother in the loving arms of Jesus. Jean was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church in Monroe. Jean proudly served as a greeter there as long as her health allowed. She dearly loved her pastor, Dr. Larry Stafford, and all her friends there. One of the main characteristics of Jean's life was that she loved everybody, especially children, and was a 'giver'. Jean was a lifelong resident of Monroe, a graduate of Neville High School, attended Northeast Center and later graduated from NLU with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught second grade at Georgia Tucker Elementary School for a number of years and worked as a secretary with Columbian Carbon. Jean is preceded in death by her parents, Bob Ed and Grace Hill Tucker; and her beloved brother, Bobby. She is survived by cousins, Fred Laundry of Houston, TX, Jane Cummings of Kerrville, TX, Louise Bird of Georgetown, TX, Katherine Bird of Georgetown, TX, Linda Bird of Wimberley, TX, Joy Muse of Junction City, AR, Charlie and Celie Flynn of Bastrop, LA; and a host of special friends. Pallbearers will be Gary "Bud" Smith, Don Bartlett, Charles Page, Garrett Edens, Doug Hudson, and Jack "Buster" Lewis. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Jean's request would be that any memorials be made to First United Methodist Church of Monroe or the Methodist Children's Home in Ruston. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on May 28, 2011

Gary "Sonny" Brant Bickham, Sr. A memorial service celebrating the life of Gary Bickham, Sr., 70, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Officiating the service will be Father Mark Watson and Bro. Raymond Perrin. A visitation will be held on Saturday at the funeral home from 12:00 p.m. until service time. Gary was born on August 29, 1940 in Atlanta, TX to Brant and Addie Mae Bickham. He passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 in West Monroe, LA following a long and heroic battle with vascular disease. As a young man, "Sonny" was an All-Star football player for Atlanta High School in Atlanta, TX and had many opportunities and prospects for a future in sports but chose to pursue a career in the healthcare industry. Gary truly believed and respected loyalty as one of the greatest virtues. He exhibited this by his service in the United States Air Force during both the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. He loved each of his six sons with all his heart and continued to nurture and counsel them well into their adult years. Gary was a very intelligent, insightful and successful entrepreneur. He began his career as assistant administrator of Willis-Knighton Hospitals in Shreveport, LA, where he designed Virginia Hall Nursing Home. Gary then moved forward and opened many businesses in Rayville, LA. He was a professional and an expert in healthcare administration and played a substantial role in quality healthcare in Richland Parish for 40 years. He served as administrator and CEO of the Richland Parish Hospitals in both Rayville and Delhi and was very instrumental in the expansion projects of both facilities during his tenure. He also built and served as administrator and CEO of the Rayville Guest House overseeing major expansions through his tenure. "Mister" Bickham was at all times known as an advocate for quality healthcare with a special focus for those patients whom had few assets with which to attain the proper care they needed. He served on the Board of Directors for the Rayville Council on Aging and was a fierce advocate for dignity in geriatric care. Gary never met a stranger and never turned anyone away who sought his counsel or expertise. Preceding "Sonny" in death were his parents and three sisters. Left to cherish beautiful memories of "Sonny" are his six sons, Gary Brant Bickham, Jr., Steven Bickham, Cmdr. Lonnie Hosea, U.S. Navy, Dr. Stephen Hosea, Dr. Greg Bickham and Ben Bickham; 6 grandchildren; one sister, Vicki Mayence; one aunt, Sybil Johnson; two nephews, Brant Bennett and Robert Mayence, III and one great niece, Rachael Niblett. Gary is also survived by many relatives, friends and colleagues. He will be missed by all the members of his family. He will be especially missed by his six sons, whom he loved very much. He brought "His Boys" into any conversation with his many friends and colleagues. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Published in The News Star on May 27, 2011

Gary B. Bickham, 70 RAYVILLE -- Gary Brant Bickham, a nursing home administrator, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Visitation is noon until service time Saturday at the funeral home.

Shirley F. Chambers, 76 OAK GROVE -- Shirley Faith Chambers, a lab tech, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Hollis C. Cruse, 94 Hollis C. Cruse of Monroe, retired bus driver for Monroe, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Robert Fair, 49 MONTEREY -- Robert Fair died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Queenie H. King, 102 LAKE PROVIDENCE -- Queenie Harris King, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Dava Powell, 38 TALLULAH -- Dava Powell, a teacher, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Furn B. Rogers, 88 Furn Bailey Rogers of Monroe, a retired Central Bank employee, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Illey Thames, 87 WISNER -- Illey Thames, a retired police juror, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bell, Kenneth R.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Blevins, Ella Marie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Dison, Louise Brazzel: 2 p.m. Saturday, Caledonia Baptist Church. Evans, Carl Calvin: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Fife, Audrey P. "Liza" Cathey: 10 a.m. Monday, Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop. Green, Ransom "Daddy": noon Saturday, Community Holiness Worship Hall, Tallulah. Johnson Jr., Morris Charles: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Grayson. Jones, Geraldine: 1 p.m. Saturday, Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. King, Cora Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Columbia. Layne, Mary Duke: 2 p.m. Sunday, Union Cemetery, Sadie. McFarland, Oscar K.: 1 p.m. Saturday, King David Hopewell Church, Mangham. Peters, Annie: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Rest Baptist Church, Minden. Pickney, Jane Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Mark Baptist Church, Clayton. Staten, Sylvia Katrina: 11 a.m. Saturday, Christian Fellowship Church, Monroe. Trimble Sr., Charlie: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Tallulah. Tucker, Jean: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

Frieda K. Eppinette Graveside services for Mrs. Frieda K. Eppinette,76, of Start, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, May 29, 2011 at New Salem Cemetery Girard, LA with Rev. Robert Skinner, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Mrs. Frieda a long time Nurses Aid at Colonial Manor Nursing Home passed away Friday, May 27, 2011 at Saint Francis Medical in Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Kolb. She is survived by her husband Benjamin B. Eppinette of Start, LA, three grandchildren, Andy Kolb, Dianna Kolb and John Kolb all of Eldorado, AR, and eight great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Lloyd Peters, Dudley Henson, Bruce Nappier, Charles Eppinette, Michael Eppinette and Darrin Eppinette. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 12:00 noon, Sunday at the funeral home. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Published in The News Star on May 29, 2011

Marvin Ray Hinton Funeral services for Mr. Marvin Ray Hinton age 63 of Olla, La will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, May 30, 2011 from the Zion Hill Baptist Church at Olla with the Rev. Lavurle Shell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with services under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla. Visitation will be on Sunday evening at the church from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Ray Hinton was born on November 26, 1947 at Delhi, LA to the union of his parents Marvin Hill Hinton and Maidee Adams Hinton. He was a retired Tool Pusher with Nabors Offshore Drilling. He was also a member of the Zion Hill Baptist Church at Olla. Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Francine Hinton of Olla; his son, Chris Hinton and wife Mary of Olla; two daughters, Kim Hinton of Winnfield and Amanda Williams of Olla; two brothers, Johnny Hinton and wife Belinda of Urania and Mike Hinton of West Monroe; two sisters, Betty Roberts and husband Neal of Boring, OR and Juanita Hinton of West Monroe; six grandchildren, Randi Finch, Brant Hinton, Ty Hinton, Scott Hinton, Branndon Isbell, and J.C. Williams; great-grandchildren, Cameron Finch, Oktober Finch, Aiyana Hinton, and Amaya Hinton. Online registry/ condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA. Published in The News Star on May 29, 2011

Patricia Helen Stewart Kennedy Patricia Helen Stewart Kennedy, 67 of Farmerville, LA, died peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, May 27, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Patricia was born in Farmerville, LA on May 14, 1944. Patricia was an independent, graceful, and sweet-natured mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who loved to tell stories about past memories. She was especially blessed by her grandchildren, to whom she often whispered this secret in their ear: "Guess what…I loved you yesterday and I love you today…I'll love you tomorrow…and the day after that…and guess what…I'll love you the day after that and I'll love you forever." Patricia was preceded in death by her mother, May Delle Ferguson Stewart and father, Bob Stewart. She is survived by her children: James Clifton Kennedy (and wife, Mary Katharine) and William Patrick Kennedy; grandchildren: Jonathon Jacob Kennedy, Lauren Katherine Kennedy, Mary Margaret Kennedy, and Thomas James Kennedy; sisters: Marilynn Albritton and Joyce Albritton (and husband, Jabo); brother: Robert L. "Bee" Stewart (and wife, Carol); numerous nieces and nephews; and her special feline friends: Coco and Sassy. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday, May 30, 2011, at Farrar Funeral Home, 312 Smith St., Farmerville, LA. The funeral will be 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Enterprise Baptist Church, 6364 Hwy 2, Farmerville, LA. Memorials may be made to the Shreveport Shriners Hospital for Children by visiting website: www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org or by mail to: Shriners Hospital for Children, Office of Development 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.farrarfh.com. Farrar Funeral Home Famerville, LA. Published in The News Star on May 29, 2011

Juanita W. Ratcliff Funeral services for Mrs. Juanita W. Ratcliff, age 93, of St. Joseph, LA will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church of St. Joseph with Rev. Ray Owens officiating. Burial will follow in the Legion Cemetery in Newellton, LA. Visitation will be held at the church from 1:30 PM Saturday until time of service. Mrs. Ratcliff was born in Cherry Hill, Alabama and had lived in Tensas Parish since the early 1920's. She was a homemaker and a charter member of the First United Methodist Church of St. Joseph. Survivors include her three sons, Clyde E. Ratcliff, Jr. and wife Gail of Hot Springs, Arkansas, John Mitchell Ratcliff and wife Cindy of Picayune, MS and James E. Ratcliff and wife Renella of Vicksburg, MS; 2 brothers, Fred Mitchell Walker, Jr. of Jackson, MS and James Walker of Montgomery, Alabama; 1 sister, Virginia Walker Riggs of Abeline, TX; 8 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Mike Ratcliff, John Ratcliff, Jimmy Ratcliff, Jason Ratcliff, Benji Ratcliff and Scott Jerigan. Honorary pallbearers will be Derek Batey, Jordan Batey, Kazden Batey, Derrick Thompson and Chuck Howland. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of St, Joseph, LA at 440 Newton St., St. Joseph, LA 71366. Crothers- Glenwood Funeral in Tallulah is in charge of arrangements. Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA. Published in The News Star on May 29, 2011

Nita Evans Calhoun, 66 RUSTON -- Nita Evans Calhoun died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 8:30 a.m. until time of service Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in at the Choudrant Memorial Cemetery, Choudrant.

Hollis C. Cruse, 94 Hollis C. Cruse of Monroe, retired bus driver for the city of Monroe, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Freida K. Eppinette, 76 RAYVILLE -- Freida K. Eppinette, a housewife, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Robert B. Fair Jr. 49 VIDALIA -- Robert Benjamin Fair Jr., a former data programmer for Lowe's, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Dunbarton Baptist Church, Ferriday. Burial will be in Eva Church of God Cemetery, Eva, under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Michael J. Hardey, 52 ROCKY BRANCH -- Michael J. Hardey, a welder, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Carol Jennings, 68 URANIA -- Carol Ann Burris Jennings, a registered nurse, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 1 p.m. until time of service Tuesday at the cemetery.

John H. Johnson, 75 MER ROUGE -- John H. Johnson, a retired carpenter, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Gerald Sanderson, 89 CHOUDRANT -- "Red" Gerald Davis Sanderson, retired from Louisiana Tech University, died Saturday. Services are 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 2 p.m. until time of service Monday at the church. Burial will be in Choudrant Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Debra Guice Stapleton, 56 JONES -- Debra Guice Stapleton, an agricultural secretary, died Friday. Services are 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Bonita Cemetery.

Illey Thames, 87 WISNER -- Illey Thames, a retired Franklin Parish police juror, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Shady Grove Baptist Church, Jigger. Interment will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Lisa McKnight Tucker, 48 Lisa McKnight Tucker of Monroe, homemaker, died Monday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Fife, Audrey P. "Liza" Cathey: 10 a.m. Monday, Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop. Layne, Mary Duke: 2 p.m. Sunday, Union Cemetery, Sadie.

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

M. S. "Sonny" Dixon, Jr. A memorial service celebrating the life of M. S. "Sonny" Dixon, Jr., 88, will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until service time at the church. Sonny went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 28, 2011, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Monroe on May 22, 1923 and spent his early life in Sterlington on the family farm. Sonny attended local schools and went to Georgia Tech until World War II brought him home. He attended LSU after the war where he met and married his beloved Jean. He graduated from LSU and bled purple and gold for the rest of his life. After graduation he and Jean moved to Sterlington where they lived for 15 years before moving to Monroe. Sonny was an avid outdoorsman and spent much of his free time duck hunting or fishing. After retirement he fished almost every day and enjoyed teaching the techniques of the sport to his grandsons. He became a devout member of the First Baptist Church, West Monroe where he sat in the same seat every Sunday. Sonny loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and they provided him much joy in his last years. Sonny is survived by his wife, Jean Junot Dixon; and his children, Linda and husband Ronnie Berkemeyer, Jean Ann and husband Allen Taylor, Junot and wife Lisa Dixon, and Cathi and husband Ross Thompson. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kristian Taylor Quinn and husband Michael, Corey Taylor and wife DeAnn, Kati Taylor Hennessey and husband Paul, Michael Hart and wife Megan, Molly Hart Keene and husband Steve, Amanda Thompson Debnam and husband Matthew, Sarah Thompson and fianc? Mitchell Nerren, Jordan Haddad and Stuart Haddad; nine great-grandchildren, Dylan, Taylor, and Hunter Quinn, Marley Ann Taylor, Kountry and Caden Hennessey, Evangeline Hart, and Oliver and Mirabelle Keene; and sister, Mary Ann Johnston. The family would especially like to thank his caregivers who became part of his family: Tracy Juneau, Randy Bonnett (his "Man"), Betty Hubbard, Brenda English, and Ramona Moore. These were all "Guardian Angels" in his life. They would also like to thank Best Home Health, and Shannon Newton and the staff of St. Joseph Hospice. Sonny donated his body to LSU School of Medicine in hopes that it will provide answers for others. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to First Baptist Church, West Monroe; Med Camps of Louisiana, or a charity of your choice. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on May 30, 2011

Joe P. Durham, Sr. Funeral Services for Joe P. Durham, Sr., 100, of West Monroe, LA will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe with Rev. Gabe Krell, Rev. Ray Teal and Judge William Norris, III. officiating. Graveside Services will be at 2:30 PM Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at Sardis Cemetery in Winn Parish, LA. Mr. Durham died Sunday morning after a brief illness. He is survived by one son, Joe Durham, Jr. of West Monroe, LA; four nieces, Ethel Brown of Montgomery, AL, Jane Irving and her husband Jim of Little Rock, AR, Dot Moore of Tempe, AR, and Betty Jo Shackelford of West Monroe, LA; three nephews, Nate Durham of Houston, TX, Bill Durham and his wife Carol, Charlie Kolb and wife Vicki, both of West Monroe, LA and many other family members and a whole host of friends. He was born January 28, 1911, the youngest son of Joab and Ardelia Durham in Atlanta in Winn Parish. Mr. Durham is preceded in death by wife of 70 years, Claudia Sheppard Durham, and infant son, and his mother and father. He graduated from Atlanta High School in 1927, Louisiana State Normal College in Natchitoches in 1933 and LSU in 1938. Mr. Durham started working for Sykes High School as a teacher and coach in the 1930's, then went to Winnfield. He moved to Atlanta, Georgia in 1941 to begin his lifelong work in the United States Government's Food and Drug Administration. He was District Director at both the Minneapolis and Dallas Districts. Mr. Durham retired in 1973 in Dallas. He and his wife moved to Pineville in 1989 and then to West Monroe in 1998. In 1972, he was asked by the US Government to go to Mexico to see if he could get them to regulate the produce they imported to us. Before this was done, the imports had no regulations at all and a lot of people became ill from eating the produce. Mr. Durham got them to agree to three proposals about regulations. One included how much DDT to put on their plants. This was a feat which was not acknowledged in the US, but one story was run in the Mexican National Spanish paper. A member of Parkview Baptist Church for more than a decade, he was a regular attender until recent health issues prevented it. He was a deacon at First Baptist, Pineville for several years. He and his wife loved to travel and he also loved to fish and hunt. He would go to Wyoming with two or three other FDA employees hunting antelope, and was in an earthquake one year, an experience he did not like. In later years, he was content to stay at home reading westerns. Pallbearers will be Tanner Noel, Ty Noel, Robert Bates, Craig Kolb, Ken Barry, and Glen Stroud. Honorary Pallbearers will be regular attenders of the Wednesday Morning Coffee Club. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, May 30, 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 May 30, 2011

Michael "Mike" Hardey Mr. Michael "Mike" Hardey, 52, son of Yvonne McMurry Moseley, brother of Mitch Hardey, and beloved fianc? of Susie Franks Burt of Rocky Branch died Friday, May 27, 2011. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday May 31, 2011 at Rocky Branch Church of Christ, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home-West Monroe. Online condolences maybe sent to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on May 30, 2011

Shelia Lynn McQuillin Funeral services for Mrs. Shelia McQuillin, 53, of Downsville, LA will be 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe with Reverend Ken Renfroe officiating. Interment follows at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Mrs. McQuillin was born September 28, 1957 in Utica, MI and passed away May 29, 201l in Downsville, LA. Mrs. McQuillin was preceded in death by daughter, Lisa Mae Washer; parents, Lucy and John Willis; and, brother, Danny Willis. She is survived by husband, Thomas McQuillin; son, David Washer and wife Jennifer; two grandchildren, Maegan Brady and Chloe Washer; brothers, Ronnie, Richard and Johnny Willis; and sisters, Dee Dyer and Pam Shockley. Visitation is Monday, May 30th from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in 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 May 30, 2011

GRAYSON -- Jo Ann Garrett Bennett, a registered nurse, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Olla. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

Dorothy L. Bourgeois, 80 Dorothy LaRaye Bourgeois of West Monroe, a retired Anesthesia Associates employee, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

M.S. Dixon Jr., 88 M.S. "Sonny" Dixon Jr., of Monroe, a retired salesman and fisherman, died Saturday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, 165 Monroe.

Joe P. Durham Sr., 100 Joe P. Durham Sr., of West Monroe, retired district director for the United States Food and Drug Administration, died Sunday. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. at Sardis Cemetery in Atlanta under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Michael J. Hardey, 52(ROCKY BRANCH -- Michael "Mike" James Hardey, a welder, died Friday. Memorial Service are at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Rocky Branch Church of Christ under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

(Shelia L. McQuillin, 53 DOWNSVILLE -- Shelia L. McQuillin, a retail manager, died Sunday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Linda Sikes, 61 WINNSBORO -- Linda Sikes, a retired hairdresser, died Monday. Services will be at 10 at Wednesday at Apostolic Faith Chapel in Gilbert. Visitation is 5-9 Tuesday at the church. Burial is in Jigger Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Evlon L. Stone, 91 Evlon Lee Stone, of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

(Michael A. Tartt, 47 CHOUDRANT -- Michael Anthony Tartt died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston. Burial will be in the Cart Wright Cemetery, Choudrant, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bayne, Carletta Hollingsworth: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Riverview Cemetery. Gilbert, Wilma Douglas: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson. Jennings, Carol: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. Kennedy, Patricia: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Farrar Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville. Tucker, Lisa McKnight: 1 p.m. Wednesday, St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Monroe.

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

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RAYVILLE — Willie Carter Jr., a janitor, died Sunday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 8-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery, Rayville.

Ethel C. Cernigliaro, 79 HOMER — Ethel Long Cheshire Cernigliaro, formerly of Jonesboro, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Zion Rest Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Bobby R. Eaker, 58 Bobby R. Eaker of West Monroe, Eaker Pest Eliminators, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Hasley Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Sandra M. Eby, 65 Sandra M. Eby of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

James M. Elliott Jr., 34 James Malvin Elliott Jr. of Monroe, a mathematics laboratory technician, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Starlight Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Linda S. Gray, 65 OAK GROVE — Linda Sue Gray, a retired seamstress, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Goodwill Church of God, Goodwill. Visitation is 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery, near Oak Grove.

Jim Green Jr., 72 Jim Green Jr. of Monroe, a custodian, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Charles H. Hayman, 71 HAMMOND — Charles H. Hayman, formerly of Bastrop, a machinist, died Monday. Service are 3 p.m. Thursday at Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery, Springfield.

Ray E. Hebert, 80 Ray Edward Hebert of West Monroe, retired from the U.S. Postal Service, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jackie A. Humphries, 74 WINNSBORO — Jackie Nell Albritton Humphries, a retired janitor at Fort Necessity Public School, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Fort Necessity Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Baptist Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Glen E. Hunt, 89 RUSTON — Glen E. Hunt died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Ruston.

Elnoil Jones, 71 PIONEER — Elnoil Jones, a carpenter, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Epps High School. Visitation is 4-5 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery, Epps.

Alan W. Kimball, 46 OAK GROVE — Alan Wayne Kimball, a construction supervisor, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Bessie M. Lowrey, 77 Bessie Mae Lowrey of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Chadrick L. Marbles, 35 Chadrick L. Marbles of Monroe, a retail salesman, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Generations, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Luella Simmons, 91 RAYVILLE — Luella Simmons, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joe Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Girard. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Girard, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Sherwin N. Staggs, 66 JONESBORO — Sherwin "Sherby" Neal Staggs, a railroad employee, died Monday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Evlon C. Stone, 91 Evlon Cauthan "MeMe" Stone of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dixie H. Tyler, 86 SALINE — Dixie Hay Tyler, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Briarwood Baptist Church, Readhimer. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Chestnut, under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Jessie M. Walker, 64 HOUSTON, Texas — Jessie M. Walker, a caregiver, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until noon Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Selenia Wilhite, 90 RAYVILLE — Selenia Wilhite, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Clara Wilson, 48 RAYVILLE — Clara Wilson, a line worker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Old Mount Zion Cemetery, Rayville.

Alma Wooten, 78 Alma Wooten of Monroe, retired from Monroe City School System Food Services Department, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bennett, Jo Ann Garrett: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Apostolic Pentecostal Church, Olla. Sikes, Linda: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Apostolic Faith Chapel, Gilbert. Tartt, Michael Anthony: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston. Tucker, Lisa McKnight: 1 p.m. Wednesday, St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Monroe.

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