Obituaries - December 2011

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

Lottie Bain Funeral services for Lottie Bain, age 97, of Pioneer, Louisiana will be 10:00 AM, Friday, December 2, 2011 at Cox Funeral Home with Rev. Todd Perry and Rev. Jay Morgan officiating. Interment will be in the Bayou Macon Cemetery near Pioneer. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday from 8:00 AM until 9:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM until service time at Cox Funeral Home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Bain Jr.; daughter, Joan Coletha Frost; great-grandson, Matt Johnson; parents, James Campbell and Debbie McCaskle Campbell; four brothers, Richard, J.D., Landis, and James Irby Campbell; six sisters, Elma Barnes, Etta Bolding, Rosie Cawthon, Ottie Owens, Ina Clark, and Nina Campbell; two sons-in-law, Steve Neal and Brayland Frost. Lottie is survived by her daughter, Yvonne Neal of Epps, Louisiana; daughter, Mary Bain of Pioneer, Louisiana; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy Easterling and Joe Easterling of Forest, Louisiana; son and daughter-in-law, Harry Bain III and Pat Bain of El Dorado, Arkansas; son and daughter-in-law, Ed Bain and Julia Bain of Forest, Louisiana; 16 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren and 27 great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Published in The News Star on December 1, 2011

Kathleen Dean Gardner Funeral services for Mrs. Kathleen Dean Gardner, 90 of Haile, LA., will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 2, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville. Officiating will be Rev. Michael Murray, assisted by Larry White. Interment will follow at Crossroads Cemetery in Crossroads, LA. She is preceded in death by her husband, W.M. (Bill) Gardner, Jr; parents, Charles and Hattie Dean, three brothers and two sisters. She was also preceded in death by a great grandson. Mrs. Gardner was born on January 8, 1921 and passed away on November 30, 2011. She was a member of Haile Baptist Church. Survivors include her three sons and their wives, Billy and Sandy Gardner of West Monroe, LA; Roy and Pat Gardner of Baker, LA; and Mitchell and Melba Gardner of Denham Springs, LA; she is also survived by seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Frith, Lee Brantley, Lanny Parker, Jerry Owens, Kenny Thomas, Jimmy Dean, and Joe Wheeler. Honorary Pallbearer will be Vance Costello. Visitation for Mrs. Gardner will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Thursday, December 1, 2011. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on December 1, 2011

Rae Lee Graveside services Rae Lee, age 77, will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Loch Arbor Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Bro. Larry White will officiate under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Mr. Rae Lee was born on January 13, 1934 in Union Parish, LA and passed away on November 28, 2011 in Delhi, LA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Alma Ramsey Lee; parents, Orion Buckley and Susie McIntosh Lee; sisters, Vivian Wells, Mary Scarpino, Fae Lee, and Mae Lee; brothers, George Lee, Orion Lee, Jr., Mack Lee, and Raymond Jack Lee. Survivors include his two daughters, Mona Kay Stanfield and husband, Don of Epps, LA; Sherry Stracener and husband, Kendall of Swartz, LA; three grandchildren, Winston Zachary Post and wife, Nicole of Dallas, TX; Armand Lee Post of Dallas, TX; and Somer Stracener of Swartz, LA; one step granddaughter, April Stanfield Folse and husband, Darrell of Austin, TX; one great-granddaughter, Ramsey Marie Post of Dallas, TX; two step great-grandsons, Hunter Lee Smith of Epps, LA, and Landon Parker Folse of Austin, TX; two sisters, Gladys Neal Savage of Farmerville, LA, and Beverly Austin of New Iberia, LA; two brothers, Lester Lee of Farmerville, LA, and Dr. Paul Lee of Springfield, MO; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be family members. Condolences may be left for the family at www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Published in The News Star on December 1, 2011

Dorothy Moseley Perkins Mrs. Dorothy Moseley Perkins, of Ruston, La., went to be with Jesus on the 25th day of November, 2011. She was the widow of Marion Perkins. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, LeRoy and Lorena Moseley, by her daughter, Janet Mack and by a sister, Elsie Pittman. She is survived by her son, James E. Lewis, and his wife, Marilynn Lewis, Ruston, Louisiana; daughter, Kay Reiney and her husband, Keenan Reiney, Houston, Texas, and by the following grandchildren: Beau Lewis, Ruston, Louisiana, by Kathy Portis, Keenan Reiney, Jr., Kevin Reiney, Houston, Texas, by Dorothy Parks, Shalane Warren, Dawn Lee, all of Ruston, Louisiana, by a sister, Jean Church, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and by 15 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Formerly of Monroe, La., she and her husband owned and operated Ruston Office Supply for many years. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi International sorority and a long time member of Trinity Methodist Church. For the last several years she has been a resident of the Russ House and Alpine Nursing Home and many thanks go to the kind and caring workers at those facilities, Special thank you to Dr. Bobby Ensminger and Dr. Michael Belue for their caring attention. A private burial will be in the family cemetery in Warren, Arkansas. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Published in The News Star on December 1, 2011

James Stafford Summersgill James Stafford Summersgill, 41, died on Monday, November 28, 2011 from a final seizure that released him from the physical suffering he had endured for years. He was preceded in death by his father, David J. Summersgill and grandparents, Margaret and Curtis Stafford and Millie and James Summersgill. He left behind his mother and stepfather, Nanci Summersgill and Robert Stephen Tew, a beloved brother, David Summersgill, his wife, Julia and their children, Bankston and Caroline, a much loved sister, Margaret Susan Summersgill, a wonderful step-grandmother, Faye Tew, a patient and loving aunt and uncle, Susan and Ron Thompson, his Aunt Bonny and Uncle Kaywald Stafford and his cousins in Baton Rouge, all of whom he remembered only with positive thoughts of happy times. His family is comforted that his bible and the book "90 Minutes in Heaven" were by his bedside when he died. The last words his mother spoke to him were "Staff, I love you" and he responded "Mom, I love you too". The family wants to remember Stafford's nurse and friend, Dora Pena, who helped him so much during his last few years. Stafford will be buried at a private funeral at a date in the future and the family asks only that friends and relatives stop and take time to gently touch or softly kiss someone they love and tell them they have made a difference in their life. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Published in The News Star on December 1, 2011

John Jacob Young Sr. Memorial services for John J. Young Sr. 74 of Delhi will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 3, 2011 in the Chapel of First Baptist Church in Delhi with Rev. Mickey Bounds officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Friday and 10:00 AM Saturday until time of services at the First Baptist Church Chapel. Mr. Young was a former extrusion superintendent for Tifton Aluminum Plant in Delhi. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Roland Young Sr. and Bessie Elmore Young; two brothers Giles Thomas Young and Joseph Roland Young Jr. and a sister Sara Ruth Coggins. He is survived by his wife Ann Barnes Young of Delhi; three children John J. Young Jr. and wife Barbara of Arlington, VA, Jonathan Craig Young and wife Lee Ann of Delhi, LA and Tammy Smith and husband Joey of Sharpsburg, GA, seven grandchildren, Nathan, William, Kathryn, Timothy and Toby Young and Daniel and Heather Smith; a brother Charles Young of Newnan, GA and two sisters, Lucille Gordon & husband Ralph of Marietta, GA and Mary Bridgers of Newnan, GA. To leave a message to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com. Cox Funeral Home Delhi, La. Published in The News Star on December 1, 2011

Curtis R. Anderson Jr., 45 JONESBORO — Curtis Ray Anderson Jr. of Quitman died Saturday. Memorial services are noon Friday at Walnut Ridge Baptist Church, Quitman. Arrangements are under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.

Michael Carr, 51 TALLULAH — Michael Carr, a housekeeper at Riverland Casino, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Huey Coleman Jr., 63 Huey Coleman Jr. of Monroe, a truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Seigle Community Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Danny Day, 52 TALLULAH — Danny Day, a laborer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Angela Henderson, 21 TALLULAH — Angela Henderson, a student, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Diana Humphrey, 57 SICILY ISLAND — Diana Humphrey, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church, Peck. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home.

Deirdre Jones, 42 DALLAS — Deirdre Jones, formerly of West Monroe, a Wells Fargo employee, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Dyer Chapel CME, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe, and 11 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Zeigler Cemetery, Eros.

Bernard Kaylor, 88 Bernard Thomas "B.T." Kaylor of Monroe, retired accounting professor at NLU/ULM, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Emma D. Kelly, 51 Emma D. Kelly of Monroe, a cook, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

William T. Rogers, 73 BASTROP — William Thomas "Tommy" Rogers, a retired employee of International Paper, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Adell Straughter, 80 MANGHAM — Adell Straughter, a pipeline construction worker, died Nov. 23. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at China Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Little Creek Cemetery, Archibald.

Allie Walker, 77 Allie Walker of Monroe, a retired nurse, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Booker T. Washington, 74 SONDHEIMER — Booker T. Washington, a corrections officer, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at New Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Marion Williams, 70 JONESBORO — Marion Williams died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Southern Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery.

John J. Young Sr., 74 DELHI — John Jacob Young Sr., a former extrusion superintendent with Tifton Aluminum, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Previously acknowledged: Alexander, Anita S. "Susie": 11 a.m. Friday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Alexander, Otis: 1 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Brownell, Horace Ray: 10 a.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Elliot, Pairlee Johnson: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Covenant Christian Center, Monroe. Hill Jr., Terriel: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Wade Baptist Church, Epps. Johnston, Doris Estelle: 2 p.m. Thursday, Rayville United Methodist Church, Rayville. King, Ora: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Delhi. Lee, Rae: 11 a.m. Thursday, Loch Arbor Cemetery, Swartz. Nelson, Charlie Lee: 3 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Newcomer, Mary Holloway: 10 a.m. Thursday, Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe. Patrick, Robert Carr: 2 p.m. Thursday, First United Methodist Church, Lake Providence.

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

William Hickman Lockett Funeral services for William Hickman Lockett, 88, of Monroe, will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, December 3, 2011, at Loch Arbor Baptist Church with Rev. Andy Myrick officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Lockett died Wednesday, November 30, 2011, at St. Francis Medical Center. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, retired as a Captain from the Monroe Police Department, and from Northeast Louisiana University as a security officer. William was a member of Loch Arbor Baptist Church in Swartz, LA. His hobbies include fishing, travel, and hunting. Mr. Lockett was preceded in death by his parents, Alvan Jones Lockett and Charlotte Mae Corbin Lockett; and his sister, Charlotte Jones Cox. Survivors include his wife of fifty-six years, Mary Louise Gilley Lockett; five children, William H. Lockett, Jr. and wife Debbie of Austin, TX, Nancy McHugh of Candler, FL, Charlotte Wilhite and husband John of Monroe, LA, Mitzi Lockett of Monroe, LA; and stepson, Winfred Wade Crenshaw, Jr. of West Monroe, LA. Mr. Lockett also leaves six grandchildren, John Lockett, William Logan Lockett, Angelyn Bernard, Amy Pennyworth, Amie Annan, and Kristen Caswell; and twelve great grandchildren, Jake and Lauren Lockett, Elise Talley, Lillian Bernard, Jacob Hibbard, Kessie, Mahree, Shaylee, and Kelden Annan, Linsey Caswell, Vaden Nearhood, and William Crenshaw. Pallbearers will be John Wilhite, Brooks Dawkins, Winfred Wade Crenshaw, Jr., Paul Bernard, Don Corbin, Mark Corbin, Edwin Davis, and William H. Lockett, Jr. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and Saturday from 11:00 AM until service time at Loch Arbor Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Published in The News Star on December 2, 2011

Clayton Shaun McKenzie Clayton Shaun McKenzie died at his home in Houston, Texas, November 22, 2011. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 3, 2011, at Adkins Cemetery, Standpipe Road, off Highway 79. Clay was born on November 22, 1978 in Monroe, Louisiana. He is survived by two sons, Clayton Shaun McKenzie, Jr., and Mason Oliver McKenzie; his grandmother, Faye Phelps McKenzie of Homer; his parents, Larry and Fran McKenzie of Monroe; his brother, Trip McKenzie; a special aunt and uncle, Nelwyn and Ronnie McKenzie of Homer; numerous cousins and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Booth, Chris Dowden, Malcolm Maddox, Butch McKenzie, Ron Packer, Mike Phillips. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Salvation Army.

J. Ralph Simpson, M.D. Dr. Simpson, a long time resident of Monroe, died November 29 in Pensacola, Florida, where he has lived since 2001. Born in Vivian, Louisiana, Dr. Simpson grew up in Bastrop and attended Northeast Junior College, now known as University of Louisiana at Monroe. After completing two years of college, he joined the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving as a medical corpsman. After requesting a transfer to medical school, he was granted a special admission to LSU Medical School in New Orleans in 1943. There he met his wife of 63 years, Carolyn, whom he married after graduation from medical school. After completing an internship in Shreveport, the Simpsons returned to Bastrop where he entered private practice. Dr. Simpson again decided to enter the military, this time joining the Air Force where he was stationed in Japan. His contacts in the Air Force led to a fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Following his fellowship, the Simpsons moved to Monroe where he practiced medicine for over 50 years. Additionally, Dr. Simpson founded The Pillars with his long time medical partner Christian Ulrich, M.D. His other interests included multiple business ventures and farming activities. Dr. Simpson was also an avid LSU football fan, traveling to every home football game for over fifty years. At the time of his death Dr. Simpson was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Pensacola, Florida. Dr. Simpson is survived by his wife, Carolyn, three daughters, Sally Simpson Patterson and her husband Larry, Janice Simpson Sugar, Lynda Simpson Newbold and her husband Herb, and son, Joseph R. Simpson, Jr. and his wife, Jan. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Scott Patterson and Clay Patterson. He will be remembered by all as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 2, at the Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Services will be held at the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Monroe on Saturday, December 3 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, Louisiana 71211. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 2, 2011

Suprina Long Starr Suprina Long Starr passed away on November 30, 2011 in Monroe, La. She was born on August 2, 1962 in Monroe, La. A Funeral service will be held 10:00 A.M. at Liberty Baptist Church in Calhoun, La, Saturday, December 3, 2011 with Brother Tony Smith officiating and under the direction of Griffin funeral Home. Visitation will be 5:00 pm until 8 pm Friday at Liberty Baptist Church. Suprina is preceded in death by her biological father, Charles Long of West Monroe, La Suprina is survived by her parents Shirley and Lester Thompson of West Monroe, La; Sister Kim Malone and husband Darrell of Benton, MS; sister Anna Hodge and husband Vincent Hodge of West Monroe, LA; brother, Brandon Thompson and a special niece Zoe Thompson. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of family and friends. Pall bearers will be James Hicks III, Eric Duran, Adam Hodge, Vernon Hodge and Tony Hodge. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 2, 2011

Roy S. Adams, 78 FARMERVILLE — Roy S. Adams, a retired store owner, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home.

Alice D. Bass. 33 ST. JOSEPH — Alice Danyell Bass, a homemaker, died Nov. 23. Service are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church. The wake is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Union Fathernal Cemetery.

Frank Bomer, 84 TALLULAH — Frank Bomer, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Satuarday at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in the New Oakwood Cemetery.

Huey Coleman Jr., 63 Huey Coleman Jr. of Monroe, a truck driver, died Nov. 24. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Kathleen D. Gardner, 90 HAILE — Kathleen Dean Gardner, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Crossroads Cemetery, Crossroads.

Linda S. Holt, 69 BASTROP — Linda Shores Holt, a retired legal secretary, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Myrtis Jacobs, 94 JONESBORO — Myrtis Reed Jacobs, a bag catcher, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery.

Jean Mitchell, 63 HARRISONBURG — Jean Mitchell died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Norman A. O'Pry, 75 Norman Andrew O'Pry of Monroe, owner O'Pry Pest Control, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Kenneth Robinson, 53 Kenneth Dane Robinson of West Monroe, a heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Don Singleton, 59 Don O'Neal Singleton, of Monroe, a bond agent, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Jimmie W. Smith, 78 JONESBORO — Jimmie Wayne Smith, an auto body technician, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Bureial will be in Sparta Cemetery, Bienville Parish.

Allie Walker, 77 Allie Mae Walker of Monroe, a retired nurse, died Wednesday. Services are noon Satuarday at St. James No. 1 Church, Richwood. Viksitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Chatham.

Alex Watson. 84 ST. JOSEPH — Alex Watson, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Pilgrim Chapel Baptist Church. The wake is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in the Union Fathernal Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged: Alexander, Anita S. "Susie": 11 a.m. Friday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Alexander, Otis: 1 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Anderson Jr., Curtis Ray: noon Friday, Walnut Ridge Baptist Church, Quitman. Brownell, Horace Ray: 10 a.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Coleman Jr., Huey: 1 p.m. Saturday, Seigle Community Baptist Church, West Monroe. Elliot, Pairlee Johnson: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Covenant Christian Center, Monroe. Henderson, Angela: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Hill Jr., Terriel: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Wade Baptist Church, Epps. Humphrey, Diana: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Zion Baptist Church, Peck. Jones, Deirdre: 1 p.m. Saturday, Dyer Chapel CME, West Monroe. Kelly, Emma D.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. King, Ora: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Delhi. Nelson, Charlie Lee: 3 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Rogers, William Thomas "Tommy": 10 a.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Straughter, Adell: 2 p.m. Saturday, China Grove Baptist Church, Mangham. Washington, Booker T.: 1 p.m. Sunday, New Zion Baptist Church, 17980 Hwy. 65 South, Sondheimer. Williams, Marion: 2 p.m. Friday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Young Sr., John Jacob: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Delhi.

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

Charley B. Underwood The Celebration of Charley B. Underwood's life will be Friday, December 2, 2011, at Feazel Chapel, located at First Baptist Church of West Monroe where Charley was a member. Dr. Woods Watson will officiate the Celebration Service. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until 2:00 PM immediately preceding the Celebration Service. Charley B. Underwood was born on August 15, 1936, in Bogalusa, LA. to Virgil and Ethel Underwood. Charley passed away in West Monroe on November 29, 2011, after a lengthy victory over cancer. He was a graduate of Bogalusa High School and LA. Baptist College. While attending college, Charley served as a Southern Baptist Student Representative at The World Mission Congress. He continued his education at LSU obtaining a Masters in Social Work and plus 39 hours at LA. Tech University. Charley served in the United States Army as a Personnel Psychologist. After being honorably discharged from the army, Charley began his career in social work with the LA. Dept. of Child Welfare in Lake Charles, LA. Charley then became the Director of Social Services for the LA. Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, LA. While there he initiated the home's first preschool program. Charley moved on to Northeast LA. University where he retired as Professor and Head Social Worker on the educational testing team. He next served as the director of the Bastrop Drug and Alcohol Abuse Center. In addition to his social work, Charley was a lay speaker for the LA. Baptist Children's Home. Throughout his career, Charley touched countless lives with his selfless service to others. Charley is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Peggy Sue Carter; his brother, John R. Underwood and wife, Millie; daughter, Ellen Sue Pickering and husband, Doug; son, Carey B. Underwood and wife, Lisa; grandchildren, Victoria Sue Ormes Rigney and husband, James, Hannah Caroline Underwood, Connor Brad Underwood, Kent Bryan Thurston and wife, Evan, Garrett Preston Franks, and Nathan Eli Franks; great grandchildren, Emma Sue Rigney and James Preston Thurston; as well as many loving nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Charley was predeceased by his father Virgil F. Underwood, mother Ethel M. Underwood, father-in-law Edward Carter, mother-in-law Sue Reaves Carter, brother Virgil F. Underwood, Jr., sister-in-law Deanie Underwood, and nephew David Underwood. His honorary pallbearers are his nephews Geoff Underwood, Dick Underwood, Tommy Underwood, Steve Underwood, Craig Carter, Keith Carter, and Marc Stokeld. The family has asked any memorials be sent to the LA. Baptist Children's Home or the charity of their choice. Published in The News Star from December 1 to December 3, 2011

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

Bobby O. Garrett Mr. Bobby O. Garrett, age 79 of Farmerville, LA was born on March 17, 1932 in Waco, TX and passed away on December 2, 2011 in West Monroe, LA following a lengthy battle with cancer. Mr. Garrett was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from Ralston Purina as a salesman. He was a member of Farmerville Lions Club and Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Garrett was an avid golfer and fisherman. He is survived by his wife Shirley S. Garrett of Farmerville, LA; daughter, Donna Hill and husband Kerry of Farmerville, LA; and grandson Brenton Garrett Hill of Ruston The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice . Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 6, 2011 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. The family will have a private memorial service at a later date. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on December 4, 2011

Michille Harbor Memorial services for Michille Harbor, 47, will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, December 4, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Larry Hibbard officiating. Michille was born December 29, 1963 in Kansas City, MO and passed away December 1, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. She was a loving, caring wife, mother, daughter and aunt. She was a long-time resident of West Monroe and worked as a paralegal. Michille is survived by husband, Andy Harbor; sons, Patrick Patton and Drew Harbor; parents, Ray and Carol Haddock; brother, David Haddock and wife Monica; two special nephews, Hayden and Morgan Haddock; and her loving puppy, Sassy Rae Harbor. Visitation will be 2:00 PM until time of service at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 4, 2011

Janice Carolette Isaac Memorial services for Janice Carolette Isaac, 61, of Rayville, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Monday, December 5, 2011 at the Start Baptist Church, Start, LA with Rev. Mike Howard, Mr. Billy Coenen, and Rev. Jeff Thomas officiating under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA.Janice was born May 10, 1950 in Delhi, LA and passed away Friday, December 2, 2011 in Start, LA. Janice was a member of the Start Baptist Church and also a member of the Louisiana District Attorney Association. Janice worked 36 years for Billy Coenen in his private practice and with the Richland Parish District Attorney's Office. Janice is preceded in death by her parents, Duard and Edna Davis and her brothers, Jimmy, Tommy, and D.W. Davis. Survivors include her children, Shari Littleton and husband, Brandon, Marc Isaac and wife, Ashley, and Ramona Lenard and husband, Josh; 6-grandchildren and 1-great grandchild; sisters, Gertrude Mann, Joyce Acree, Odie Davis, Pat Goodwin, Bettye Howard, and Debra Massey; brother, Gary Davis; and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Sunday, at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Cancer Foundation League, 411 Calypso St, Monroe, LA 71201. To leave condolences for the family go to brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on December 4, 2011

Bernard Thomas "B.T." Kaylor Funeral services for Bernard Thomas "B.T." Kaylor, 88, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, December 1, 2011, at First Baptist Church of Monroe with Rev. Craig West officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Kaylor died Monday, November 28, 2011, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Monroe, where he taught the Woodruff Sunday School Class, a member of Rotary, the High Twelve Club, and the Grand Lodge of Louisiana F&AM LA #102. Mr. Kaylor was a CPA and taught Accounting at NLU. He retired from the U. S. Army serving during WWII. Mr. Kaylor was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Kaylor. Survivors include his two daughters, Kay Ann Garrett and husband John, and Kerry Sue Nichols and husband Rodney; grandchildren, Tommy Garrett and wife Felicia, Jeremy Garrett and wife Jasmin, Corey Barnhill, Jamie Nichols, and Kelly Nichols; great grandchildren, John Thomas, Chandler, and Jayce Garrett, and Sadie, Jessy, Emily, and Addison Hudnall. Pallbearers will be John Garrett, Rodney Nichols, Tommy Garrett, Jamie Nichols, Steve Whipple, and John Thomas Garrett. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, and Thursday from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Monroe. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on November 30, 2011

Odean Weaver LaBorde Funeral services for Odean Weaver LaBorde, 83, of Crowville will be held at Fish Bayou Baptist Church on Monday, December 5th at 2:00 p.m with Reverands Jimmy Goodman and Kelly Clark officiating. Interment will follow at Harris Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 4, 2011. On a cool, crisp morning with the sun shining bright, God picked another flower for His heavenly bouquet. Odean Weaver LaBorde passed from this life on December 2, 2011 after an automobile accident. She was born in Winnsboro, Louisiana to the union of Elmer Dewey Weaver and Myrtle Scruggs Weaver on August 26, 1928. She was a devoted wife to James Cleon LaBorde for over 58 years, a loving mother to her family, and a faithful servant of the Lord. As a member of Fish Bayou Baptist Church, she served over 30 years as secretary. She found great joy in tending to her flowers and traveling with her children. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Jim, Sam, and J L Weaver and sister Rita Jennings. Odean's memory is left to be cherished by her sons, Jerry Dale and Linda LaBorde, James and Judy LaBorde, and Freddy LaBorde; daughters, Patsy and Dale White, Janie and Ken Williams and Kay and Lynn Casiday; grandchildren, Jeremy and Tamara LaBorde, Bradley and Sharon White, Lance and Amanda White, Scott and Tina LaBorde, Sharon and Alex Boothe, Sean and Jennifer Williams, Stephanie Williams, Joel and Leslie Casiday, and Jarred Casiday; great grandchildren, Haley, Micah, and Zoe LaBorde, Greg and Molly LaBorde, Indya and Ava Boothe, and Corbin and Shepard White. She is also survived by her sister Mary Evans, Jeremy's mother Evelyn Carroll, and her beloved pet Little Bit. Pallbearers will be John L. Scott, Donnie LaBorde, Buddy Strickland, Buddy Jennings, Ray Ulmer and Tim Ulmer. Honorary pallbearers are Jerry Sutherlin, Kenny Pepper, and Thomas Fussell. to send condolences please visit WWW.gillfirstnational.com Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on December 4, 2011

Judith Lorraine Robbins Funeral Services for Mrs. Judith Lorraine Robbins, 89, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 5, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Michi Head officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Robbins was born on May 2, 1922 in Franklin Parish, LA and passed away in West Monroe, LA on December 2, 2011. She grew up in New Orleans, LA and had resided in Monroe and West Monroe since 1946. Mrs. Robbins graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a BA and Master's degree in Education. She retired from teaching in the Ouachita Parish School System after 28 years of service, where she received many awards including the Distinguished Teacher Golden Apple Award and the Louisiana PTA Grandparent of the year award . Mrs. Robbins was a member of McGuire United Methodist Church and also of Alpha Delta Kappa Honorary Teachers Sorority. Her husband, Lloyd Allen Robbins; son, Ronald Allen Robbins; mother, Anna Gilbert; Father, Bill Gilbert; three brothers and one sister all preceded her in death. Survivors include her two grandsons, Gilbert Payne Robbins and fiancé, Melinda Byrd and her daughter, Elizabeth Balsamo and Richard Allen Robbins and friend, Heather Rydeen and her son, Kyler Rydeen; daughter-in-law, Annette Robbins Bailes and her husband, Pete; sister, Peggy Downey and many nieces and nephews Pallbearers will be Danny Breard, Sr., Danny Breard, Jr., Chris Breard, Tod Cagle, Kenny Cagle and Louis George. Visitation will be held from 3:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. Sunday, December 4, 2011. Memorials may be made to the McGuire United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, Louisiana Published in The News Star on December 4, 2011

Cubelle Young Services for Mrs. Cubelle Young, 97, of Monroe, LA formally of Farmerville, LA will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe, LA with Rev. Johnny Hankins and Rev Truman Stagg officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe, LA Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until service time at the Mausoleum in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Young a member of Farmerville United Methodist Church, passed away Friday, December 2, 2011 in Monroe, LA She was preceded in death by her parents Lee and Nora Evans She is survived by her Niece Carolyn Braswell of Monroe, LA, great nephews Mark Braswell and his wife Bonnie of Downsville, LA, Jon Braswell and his wife Rena of Monroe, LA and Don Braswell of Ruston, LA, as well as her great great nieces, Abby Braswell and Caroline Braswell and great great nephew, Peyton Braswell all of which dearly loved her, as she them. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 4, 2011

Sharon Gardner, 52 JONESVILLE — Sharon "Gail" Gardner, an office manager, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Sandy Lake Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 5-10 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

James Harris Jr., 60 James Harris Jr. of Monroe, a retired administrator, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Frankie Lee Hogg, Frankie Lee Hogg of Monroe, a retired beautician, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Smith Funeral Home. Bobbie Howard, 64 Bobbie Diana Lively Howard of West Monroe, a home health caregiver, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Spillers Cemetery, Downsville.

Clyde Lester, 88 BOSSIER CITY — Clyde Worth "Tick" Lester, a retired Navy chief petty officer formerly of Oak Grove, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is noon Sunday until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Tony Myers, 79 ALEXANDRIA — Tony Myers, an electrician, died Friday. Graveside services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Siloam Springs Cemetery, Wyatt. Visitation begins at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Emma Newton, 64 Minister Emma Dell Newton, of Monroe, a private sitter, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Dusty Varner, 30 Dusty Allen Varner of West Monroe, a carpenter, died Friday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Previously acknowledged: Adams, Roy S.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Harbor, Michille: 3 p.m. Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mitchell, Jean E. Lawrence: 1 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Harrisonburg. Ray, Arnold "Duane": 2 p.m. Sunday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Washington, Booker T.: 1 p.m. Sunday, New Zion Baptist Church, 17980 Hwy. 65 South, Sondheimer. Watson, Alex: 2 p.m. Sunday, Pilgrim Chapel Baptist Church.

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

Dusty Allen Varner Funeral services for Dusty Allen Varner, 30, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday December 6, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. John Nocera officiating. Interment will be in Knighten-Furlow Cemetery in Caldwell Parish. Dusty died December 2, 2011 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Dusty was a carpenter with Task Masters Construction Company. He was preceded in death by his son, Dusty A. Varner, Jr. Survivors: 3 Children, Isaiah, Kaden and Gabrielle; Father, Billy W. Varner, Sr. and wife, Heather; Mother, Rhonda Martin and husband, Kenneth; Sister, Kristina Varner Culpepper; Brother, Billy W. Varner, Jr.; Paternal Grandparents, Alfred Ray and Mary Varner; Maternal Grandparents, Jimmy and Ellen Whitman and Elaine Arrowwood; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers will be Stevie McClain, Jordan May, Joshua McDonald, Johnny Stephens, Paul Caples and Clint Fontenot. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences:www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 5, 2011

William H. Glass, 75 ARCHIBALD — William Henry "Son" Glass, a retired truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 10:00 AM, Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-7 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Gwin Cemetery in Mangham.

Janice C. Isaac, 61 RAYVILLE — Janice C. Isaac, an employee of the Richland Parish District Attorney's office, died Friday. Memorial services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Start Baptist Church, Star. Arrangements are A under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Harold J. Osbon, 78 Harold J. "Tonky" Osbon, of West Monroe, a retired machine operator, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will is from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Judith L. Robbins, 89 Judith Lorraine Robbins of West Monroe, a retired schoolteacher with the Ouachita Parish School System, died Friday. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Interment is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home.

Roland R. Wiley, 65 Roland R. Wiley of Monroe, formerly of Kansas, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro.

Cubelle E. Young, 97 Cubelle Evans Young of Monroe, a retired registered nurse, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time Tuesday. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged Gardner, Sharon "Gail": 1 p.m. Monday, Sandy Lake Pentecostal Church, Jonesville. Harris, James Jr.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Howard, Bobbie Diana Lively: 2 p.m. Monday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

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

Donald Lee Aswell Funeral services for Donald Lee Aswell, 85, will be held at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at First Methodist Church, Downsville, LA with Rev. Lisa Mayo officiating. Interment will follow at Downsville Cemetery, Downsville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Born July 19, 1926 in Ouachita Parish, LA and passed away December 2, 2011 in Sachse, TX. After graduating from Downsville High School he attended LSU, earning a degree in chemistry. While at LSU he met the love of his life, Virginia Loveless, whom he married on Valentine's Day in 1948. Don went onto work for Louisiana Power and Light and retired as Senior Vice President of production for Mid South Utilities in New Orleans. During retirement he filled his days volunteering at the hospital, playing golf and enjoying time with family. Don was a longtime member of Gretna United Methodist Church and a member of Gideon's International. Preceded in death by daughter, Marjorie Aswell; brothers Harold and Robert Aswell; and sister, Minnie Craft. Mr. Aswell is survived by his wife and soul mate of 62 years, Virginia Aswell; daughter, Carol Campion and husband, Laurence; son, Paul Aswell and wife, Meg; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, James Aswell and wife, Mabeline; and sister in-law, Betty Aswell. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star from December 6 to December 7, 2011

Barbara J. Griffith Funeral Services for Barbara J. Griffith, 77, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 7, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Chuck Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Mrs. Griffiths was born on August 15, 1934 in Millville, NJ and died on December 2, 2011 after a lengthy illness. She is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Thomas E. Griffith Sr.; sisters, Eileen Manns, Helen Taylor, Beverly Giroux, and Carol Whitman; brothers, Charles Tomlinson and Jack Tomlinson. Survivors include her children, Dulcie Regester, Holly Putnam, Thomas Griffith Jr., Sherry Duncan, Shannon Cravey, Kevin Cravey, Robin Burkhart and Karen Braidwood; eleven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 6, 2011

Donald Earl Mears, Sr. Donald Earl Mears was born November 3, 1929 in Monroe, LA and passed from this life November 29, 2011 in Virginia Beach, VA. Don grew up in the Drew and Monroe-West Monroe communities. He attended O.P.H.S. and was outstanding in choir and starred in his senior play , "Where's Charlie." After graduating he became a career Marine serving two tours in Vietnam. There he received a battlefield commission and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel before retirement. Don is preceded in death by his father, Hilton Clifford Mears and mother Mary Lou Mears, grandparents, Rev. A.D. and Blanche Langston, and brother Norvall Mears. He is survived by his wife Norma Bass Mears; daughters Julia Wade and husband Geoff; Sherri McBee and husband Mike, Lee Ann O'Dell and husband Jeff; son Donald Jr. and wife Lindsay, and seven grandchildren. Don's surviving brothers are Gene, Bob and wife Dianne, Ray and wife Charlotte, and Frances, the widow of his brother Norvall. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Rd. in Virginia Beach. His ashes will be interred at the Marine Corps Cemetery in Quantico, Va. at a later date. In lieu of flowers Don wished for donations to be made to Toys for Tots, a Marine Corps charity www.toysfortots.org, which is especially fitting this time of year. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyer.com Published in The News Star on December 6, 2011

Rose Mercer Jones Rose Mercer Jones, age 70, of Hebert passed from this life on December 5, 2011 at Citizens Medical Center in Columbia. Rose, the daughter of Willie "Cooter" and Audie Mercer, was born in Winnsboro on December 20, 1940. She was a lady in the truest sense of the word that touched the heart of each person she came in contact with. Her sweet smile and gentle understanding was a testament to the life of Godly woman. She was preceded in death by her father: Willie "Cooter" Mercer, three brother; Pete Mercer, Harvey Mercer, and Sidney Mercer; one sister Ruth McKay. She is survived by her husband; Billy Jones, Sr. of Hebert; son; Billy Jones, Jr. and his wife Janice of Hebert; mother: Audie Mercer; six sisters: Dot Faircloth and her husband Dee of Vidalia; Jewel Barton of Mangham; Judy Barton and her husband David of Mangham; Trudy Wiggins and her husband Roy of Mangham; Wanda Thames and her husband George of Mangham; Debra Poindexter of Mangham; three grandchildren: Nikki Stephens and her husband Mel of Hebert; Cindi Jones of Hebert; Daniel Jones and his wife Elizabeth of Hebert; great-grandchildren: Drake Jones Grier, Joshua Stephens, James Stephens, Leah Stephens, Jonathan Stephens, and Phillip Stephens. Funeral services for Rose will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at Bethany Baptist Church with Bro. Brian Rankin officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the church. Interment will follow at Bethany Cemetery in Hebert. Pallbearers will be her nephews. You may send online condolences to the Jones family at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on December 6, 2011

Funeral services for Harold J. "Tonky" Osbon, 78, of West Monroe, will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday December 6, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Beck Payne and Josh Hudson officiating. Interment will be in Kilpatrick Serenity Garden Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Mr. Osbon was born on October 16, 1933 and passed away on December 4, 2011. He was retired from Georgia Pacific and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Osbon is preceded in death by his parents, J.E. and Beulah Osbon; brothers, Judson Osbon, Jr., James Osbon, Billy Ray Osbon; granddaughter, Elaina Canady. Survivors include his wife, Doris Osbon; children, Elaine Sullivan and husband Glen, Ronnie Osbon and wife Angie, Pamela Ingram and husband Bobby, Kay Sullivan and husband Daryl, Mark Osbon and wife Cheryl; brothers, Bobby B. Osbon and wife Helen, Clifford L. Osbon and wife Katherine, Ralph Osbon and wife Phonita; sister, Delores Baugh and husband Jimmy; 15 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be his grandsons Honorary Pallbearer will be Alvin Jones Visitation will be from10:00 A.M. until service time Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Online Condolence/Registry: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 6, 2011

Jera V. Warner Ray Funeral services for Jera V. Warner Ray, age 88 of Columbia, will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 7, 2011 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Bro. Jimmy Goodman officiating. Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Visitation will be Tuesday evening at Riser Funeral Home from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Mrs. Ray was born on December 9, 1922 in Holum, LA to the union of George Marvin Warner and Charlotte Volentine Warner and passed from this life on Sunday, December 4, 2011. Known as "Jerry" to her family and friends, she retired after 40 years of service with South Central Bell telephone company. She was a member of the Telephone Company Pioneers and a steward for C.W.A. Mrs. Jera held many hobbies including sewing and painting. She was a member of Holum Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Marjorie Doyle Warner and three brothers: Thurman Warner, Maloy Warner and R.L. Warner. Survivors include two sisters: O'Reese Warner Lutrick Richardson of West Monroe and Billy Ruth Warner Elliott of Grayson, sister-in-law, Alma Haddox Warner of West Monroe and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Pallbearers will be her nephews: Dan Warner, Warren Lutrick, Michael Elliott, Kevin Warner, Keith Lutrick and Barry Lutrick. Honorary pallbearers will be Hilburn Warner, T.H. Tingle, Glenn Gilmore, Tollie Volentine and Ricky Ratcliff. In lieu of flowers any planned memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association . Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on December 6, 2011

Georgann Brown, 48 SCHULENBURG, Texas — Georgann Brown, a homemaker, died Saturday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Hasley Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Michael Carr, 51 TALLULAH — Michael Carr, a casino worker, died Nov. 27. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lloyd T. Chavers IV, 31 OAK GROVE — Lloyd Talamage Chavers IV, an oilfield worker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove and 10 a.m. Saturday until service. Burial will be in Oak Grove City Cemetery.

Margie Creighton, 76 Margie Creighton of Monroe died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Boone Funeral Home, Bossier City.

Ella W. Evans, 93 Ella W. Evans of Monroe, a retired ULM bookkeeper, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greer Cemetery, near Rayville.

Bobby O. Garrett, 79 FARMERVILLE — Bobby O. Garrett, a retired salesman, died Friday. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Percy J. Golson, 73 Percy J. Golson of West Monroe, self-employed trader, died Sunday. Memorial services are 4 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Arite M. Johnson, 89 Arite Mae Johnson of West Monroe, a retired schoolteacher, died Friday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Vernon Church Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Curtis Marshall, 86 DELHI — Curtis Marshall, a municipal superintendent, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Bertie L. McCallie, 87 OAK GROVE — Bertie Lee McCallie, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Roy McClain, 73 RAYVILLE — Roy McClain, an entrepreneur, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Thomas R. Mercer, 56 RUSTON — Thomas R. "Buddy" Mercer, a truck driver, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Dubach First Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery, Dubach.

Roy L. Mitchell, 57 RUSTON — Roy L. Mitchell, an auto body technician, died Monday. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Retha N. Neel, 70 FARMERVILLE — Retha N. Neel, a retired waitress, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be Evergreen Cemetery, near Bernice.

Harold J. Osbon, 78 Harold J. "Tonky" Osbon of West Monroe, a retired Georgia Pacific worker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

Eugene Patterson, 62 Eugene Patterson of Monroe died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

R.C. People, 88 BASTROP — R.C. People, a sawmill worker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Morehouse Baptist Educational Association Building, Collinston. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop.

Gladys Reese, 79 BASTROP — Gladys Reese, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Lola M. Roberts, 75 Lola Mae Roberts of West Monroe, a waitress, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Luna Assembly of God, off Red Cut Road, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary M. Smith, 94 COLUMBIA — Mary "Doll" Marbley Smith, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hopewell Baptist Church, Corey. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Napoleon Smith, 90 HUTTIG, Ark. — Napoleon Smith, a sawmill worker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Batts Chapel, Huttig. Burial will be in Ball Park Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

John K. Thomas, 72 WINNFIELD — John Keith Thomas, an electrician, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at East Winnfield Baptist Church, Joyce. Visitation is 6 p.m. Tuesday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be in Garden of Memories, Winnfield.

Dusty A. Varner, 30 CALHOUN — Dusty Allen Varner died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Tuesday until service time. Burial will be in Knighten-Furlow Cemetery.

Hazel Woods, 73 CROSSETT, Ark. — Hazel Woods, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Previously acknowledged Glass, William Henry "Son": 10 a.m. Tuesday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Harris, James Jr.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Young, Cubelle Evans: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

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

Ella Woods Evans Funeral service for Mrs. Ella Woods Evans, 93, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, December 8, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Dr. Dwight Munn officiating. Interment will follow in Greer Cemetery in Rayville, LA. Mrs. Evans passed away on December 4, 2011 at Christus St. Joseph's Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Jackson Evans; son, Dennis Edward Evans; and son-in-law, Dr. Earl Tarver, Jr. Survivors include her daughter, Susan Evans Tarver of Monroe, LA; son, Malcolm Evans and wife Jeanette of Round Rock, TX; grandsons, Dr. Justin Tarver and wife Dana of Monroe, LA and Josh Tarver of Monroe, LA; granddaughters, Susan Evans of Memphis, TN; and Denise Brodeur and husband Michael of Wilmington, NC; and three great grandchildren, Evan and Nicolas Brodeur and Harrison Tarver. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 7, 2011

Estalene Hemphill Monzingo Funeral services for Estalene Hemphill Monzingo, 64, will be held Friday December 9, 2011 at 11:30 AM at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden. Rev. Robert McGaha, her longtime friend and classmate from Pioneer High School, will officiate. Interment will follow at Pine Grove Methodist Church Cemetery, Hwy 159, in Minden. The family will receive friends and loved ones 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Rose-Neath. Esta was born July 13, 1947, to Quentis and Ruby (Hales) Hemphill in Darnell, LA. After a heroic battle against cancer, she died at home on December 5, 2011, surrounded by her family. Her parents preceded her in death. Esta will be remembered for her love of life and family, She loved to travel and enjoyed many family vacations across the country when her boys were growing up. She loved flowers and enjoyed working in her flower gardens. She loved the changing seasons and holidays, particularly Christmas with its festivities and her family around her. She especially loved being with her grandchildren. She enjoyed and took pride in her work. For the last ten years, she was employed at Republic Services in Dixie Inn as an office administrator. She was a loyal friend and loved by all who knew her well. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 43 years, Larry Monzingo of Minden; son Scott Monzingo of Minden; Chris Monzingo and wife Denise of Tallahassee, Florida; three granddaughters, Ashley, Madison, and Ryleigh Grace Monzingo; six sisters, Joann McMorris of Monroe; Lynette Michel and husband Gasper, of Metairie; Bonnie Ford, of Monroe; Verdine Holder and husband John, of Shreveport; Maurene Sims, of West Monroe; and Jerene Davis and husband Roy, of West Monroe; Ashley's mother, Vivian Compus of Bakersfield, California; and many nieces, nephews, and family members. Pallbearers are John Holder, Billy Ray, Roy Davis, Jerry Monzingo, Sammy Simpson, and Alfred Rawls. Honorary pallbearers are Gasper Michel, Phillip Baker, and David Monzingo. The family expresses their gratitude to Dr. Neelima Chintapali and the staff at Christus Schumpert Cancer Center in Shreveport, LA, for the loving care they provided Esta. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society . Rose-Neath Funeral Home 211 Murrell Street Minden, Louisiana 71055 Phone: 318-377-3412 Fax: 318-377-0227 Published in The News Star on December 7, 2011

William F. Schulte William F. Schulte passed away December 6th, 2011, at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Helen V. Schulte; his daughter, Karen Silk and husband Warren Silk of Dunnellon, Florida; his son, Mark Schulte and wife Christine Schulte of Monroe; grandchildren, Alex Schulte and Matt Schulte of Monroe, Nancy Harris of Panama City Beach, Florida, Chathlina Milton and Lauren Schulte of Monroe. William was born, December 13, 1922, and raised primarily in Pennsylvania, living his early years in an orphanage. He served during WWII in Italy and Northern Africa. Returning from active duty, he worked for 40 years with G. C. Murphy Company, starting in the stockroom and becoming a store manager and then a district manager. Upon retiring to Monroe, he worked at the tennis pro shop at Bayou Desiard Country Club for 25 years. He enjoyed playing tennis in his younger years. He was an avid reader and also enjoyed listening to classical music. The family would like to thank the caring staff of Premier Hospice and the NE Louisiana War Veterans Home for their invaluable assistance. Cremation arrangements are through Boone Funeral Home, Bossier City, LA. "Goodbye Dad. You will be missed and you will live in our hearts forever. We love you." Boone Funeral Home www.boonefh.com (318) 742-5361 Published in The News Star on December 7, 2011

Becky Roberson Acree Turner Funeral services for Mrs. Becky Roberson Acree Turner, 81 of Haile, LA., will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating at the services will be Rev. Paul Carter, assisted by Bro. Wayne Roberson. Burial will follow in Rocky Branch Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Turner was born on August 30, 1930 and passed away on December 5, 2011. She is survived by her children, Sue Rainwater and husband Art of Rocky Branch, LA; Jimmy Acree of Haile, LA; two grandchildren, Michelle Sears and husband Shane of Shreveport, LA; Nikki Rainwater and Shane Brown of Bastrop, LA; four great-great grandchildren; brothers, Bobby Roberson and wife Helen of Lindsay, OK; Dewey Roberson and wife Gaye of Haile, LA; sister, Peggy Defee of Sterlington, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society . Pallbearers will be Terry Roberson, Johnny Roberson, Shane Sears, Shane Brown, Donald Acree, and Peyton McKinnie. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gene Roberson, David Roberson, Dickie Roberson. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Special thanks to Arbor Lake Nursing Home and Caring Hearts Hospice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on December 7, 2011

Lillace Adcock, 93 BASTROP — Lillace Adcock, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Donald Aswell, 85 Donald Lee Aswell, formerly of Ouachita Parish, retired vice president of LP&L, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at First Methodist Church, Downsville. Burial will be in Downsville Cemetery, Downsville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary E. Boley, 99 WINNSBORO — Mary E. Boley, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Burial will be in Adile Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home.

Willie Carigan, 100 WISNER — Willie Carigan, a farmer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

George S. Comer Jr., 84 FERRIDAY — George S. Comer Jr., a retired funeral director, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Sevier Memorial United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Comer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Mausoleum.

Cynthia D. Driggers, 37 TALLULA, Ill. — Cynthia Dawn "Cindy" Driggers, formerly of Bastrop, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 11 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Melba Emmons, 53 COLUMBIA — Melba Jean Duchesne Emmons, a former apartment manager, died Saturday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Bethany Baptist Church. Visitation is noon until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Chandrika G. Green, 21 Chandrika Gaines Green of Monroe, formerly of Tallulah, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Barbara J. Griffith, 77 Barbara J. Griffith of West Monroe died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

James C. Hollis, 82 QUITMAN — James Clinton Hollis died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Arrant Cemetery, Downsville.

Orene B. Ingram, 92 BOSSIER CITY — Orene Black Ingram, formerly of Bastrop, a retired manager for Montgomery Ward, died Sunday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Jessie Jackson, 72 Jessie Jackson of Sterlington, a truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church, Sterlington. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Burton Cemetery, Sterlington.

Willard C. Jenkins, 71 Willard C. Jenkins of Monroe, a truck driver, died Friday. Services are noon Saturday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Choudrant. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery, Choudrant.

Artie Johnson, 89 Artie Mae Johnson of West Monroe, a retired teacher, died Friday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Vernon Church Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Roy McClain, 73 RAYVILLE — Roy McClain, real estate broker at McClain Enterprise, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Rayville Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Delhi.

Odney D. Provance, 86 LORMAN, Miss. — Odney Dale Provance, a crane operator, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Jigger Apostolic Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jera Warner Ray, 88 COLUMBIA — Jera Warner Ray, a retired employee of South Central Telephone Co., died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Riser Funeral Home. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Thomas H. Reagan, 55 Thomas Hardy Reagan of West Monroe, a carpenter, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Lola Mae Roberts, 75 Lola Mae Roberts of West Monroe, a waitress, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Luna Assembly of God Cemetery.

Kenneth D. Robinson, 53 Kenneth Dane Robinson of West Monroe, a heavy machine operator, died Nov. 29. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Wednesday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

John T. Stanley, 74 KILBOURNE — John Thomas Stanley, retired with Army Corps of Engineers, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilbourne United Methodist Church. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery.

Jennie West, 87 TALLULAH — Jennie West, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Addie Wright, 75 VIDALIA — Addie Elizabeth "Liz" Wright died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Young's Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Previously acknowledged Brown, Georgann: 1 p.m. Thursday, Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Carr, Michael: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer. Chavers IV, Lloyd T.: 2 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Evans, Ella W.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Mercer, Thomas R. "Buddy": 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dubach First Baptist Church. Neel, Retha N.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. People, R.C.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Baptist Educational Association Building, Collinston. Roberts, Lola Mae: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Luna Assembly of God, off Red Cut Road, West Monroe. Smith, Mary" Doll" Marbley: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Hopewell Baptist Church, Corey. Smith, Napoleon: 11 a.m. Saturday, Batts Chapel, Huttig, Ark. Thomas, John Keith: 10 a.m. Wednesday, East Winnfield Baptist Church, Joyce.

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

Mary Ann Bryant Mary Ann Bryant of Calhoun LA passed away on December 6, 2011. A funeral service will be held 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 9, 2011 at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe with Elder Harry Burns Jr. officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe. A graveside service will follow at Sparkman cemetery in Sparkman AR at 3:00 p.m. Mary taught sixth grade at New Edinburgh school in Arkansas. She loved life, enjoyed being with friends and family, especially her grandchildren. She touched the lives of everyone she ever knew. Mary is preceded in death by her husband J.B. Bryant; brother Raymond Hoffman; parents, Raymond and Florence Hoffman. She is survived by sons, Ray Bryant and wife Cindy of Fordyce, AR; Jimmy Bryant of Little Rock, AR; daughter, Suzannah Clements and husband Austin of Calhoun; grandchildren, Jennifer, Ashley, Isabel, T.J., Jacob, Jack; great-grandchildren, Max, Sophie, Bryant. Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Watson, Matt Watson, Gary Gardner, Dennis Parker, Richard McNair, Lester Jordan. Pallbearers will be Austin Clements , Jacob Clements, Lewis Clements, Luke Clements, Bobby Joe Clements, and Joe Clark. Special thanks to Dr. Ron Hammett, Dr. Don Hammett, Dr. Ronald Koepke, Dr. Harry Donias, Dr. Michael Boykin, Dr. Juan Sollivan, Dr. Duke McHugh and the nurses and staff at Glenwood ICU. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 8, 2011

Lloyd Talamage Chavers IV Funeral services for Lloyd Talamage Chavers IV, age 31, of Houghton, La, will be 2:00 PM, Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Oak Grove with Rev. Carlos Trapp officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Grove City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Cox Funeral Home and Saturday from 10:00 AM until service time at the church. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, John Ardis Graves and Betty Graves. Lloyd is survived by his wife, Clista Ann Chavers of Haughton, La; daughter, Alexis Renee Chavers of Haughton, La; father and step-mother, Lloyd Talamage Chavers III and Teresa Posey Chavers of New Orleans, La; mother, Teresia Dianne Graves of Avery, Tx; grandparents, Lloyd Chavers Jr. and Raye Ozell Chavers of Oak Grove, La; three brothers, Timothy Chavers, Jason Chavers and Mike Ross Jr.; numerous step- brother and step-sisters; numerous nieces, nephews; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Carl Olds Jr. and Candace Olds of Shreveport, La. Pallbearers will be Josh Chavers, Mike Ross Jr., Gary Mann, Montrail Cushionberry, John Stout, Jeremy Bezzard, Nick Mayfair, David Bezzard. Honorary pallbearers will be Timothy Chavers, Jason Chavers, Chad Shugars. To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Published in The News Star on December 8, 2011

John McKenzie Funeral services for John McKenzie, 75, of Rayville, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, December 9, 2011 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA with Pastor Jimmy Pelley, Bro. Floyd Duchene, and Bro. Glen Lowery. Interment will follow in the McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge, LA. John was born June 27, 1936 in Mangham, LA and passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2011 in Start, LA. Mr. McKenzie was a member of the Rayville Church of God. He was a contributing member of the arts of the Rayville community. Mr. John played his guitar and keyboard for the events with the Richland Parish Triad and for all the nursing homes. Mr. John was preceded in death by his wife, Eloise Harris McKenzie; son, Donnie McKenzie; his parents, Joseph and Elva McKenzie; sister, Patricia Lee; and brothers, Malcolm McKenzie and Daniel McKenzie. Survivors include his daughters, Cindy Townsend and husband, Scott of Houma, LA and Sarah Lowery of West Monroe, LA; sons, Calvin McKenzie and wife, Amy of Start, LA, Mike McKenzie and wife, Rachel of Rayville, LA, and Drew McKenzie and wife, Jennifer of Rayville, LA; 13-grandchildren and 13-great grandchildren; sisters, Peggy Fleming and husband, Danny of Start, LA and Jewell Ray and husband, Bobby of Haughton, LA; brother, Joseph Calvin McKenzie, Jr. and wife, Brenda of Geisemer, LA; and a host of nieces and nephews; and a special thank you to close friend, Sharon Brown. Pallbearers are Mike McKenzie, Calvin McKenzie, Drew McKenzie, Chad Townsend, Larry Lawson, and Todd Lawson. Honorary pallbearers are the men of the Rayville Church of God and Gordon Walters. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:30 PM, Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. To leave condolences for the family go to brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on December 8, 2011

Shirline I. Scott Funeral services for Shirline I. Scott, 79, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, December 9, 2011, at First Baptist Church of Swartz with Rev. Byron Boykin officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Scott died Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at Ridgecrest Nursing Home. She was a school teacher at Swartz Junior High School and Ouachita Parish Junior High School, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Swartz. Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney L. Scott; three sisters, Charldean Venable, Sybil Boykin, and Gail Irwin; and brother, Jackie Irwin. Survivors include her sons, Sidney Alan Scott and wife Sara, and Dennis L. Scott and wife Ronnie; four grandchildren, Stevie, Nick, Monica, and Tyler; and seven great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Stevie Scott, Tyler Scott, Rick Scott, Blake McMilleon, Kenny Justice, and Nick Scott. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to express a special thanks to the staff at Ridgecrest Nursing Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 8, 2011

Lillace Adcock, 93 BASTROP — Lillace Mae Jones Adcock, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Sarah C. Alford, 89 BASTROP — Sarah Christine Alford, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Michael Carr, 51 TALLULAH — Michael Carr, a housekeeping employee, died Nov. 27. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at St. Matthew Methodist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Toni Cleveland, 53 HUMBLE, Texas — Toni Cleveland, formerly of Bastrop, real estate broker at McClain Enterprise, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Second Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Marshall Covington, 85 Marshall Covington of Monroe, a retired university employee, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Chandrika G. Gaines, 21 Chandrika Green Gaines of West Monroe, formerly of Tallulah, enviromental services at Glenwood Regional Medical Center, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

A. Kennon Goff III, 70 RUSTON — A. Kennon Goff III, a lawyer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Mertie Griffith, 73 Mertie Griffith of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Frankie Lee Hogg, 75 Frankie Lee Hogg of Monroe, a beautician, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Tonya L. Jackson, 43 Tonya Lynette Jackson of Monroe, a nurse's assistant, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Michael Johnson, 38 Michael Johnson of Richwood, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Wake services are 7-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner.

Eugenia Lowe, 94 FARMERVILLE — Eugenia Lowe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery, Spearsville.

Curtis Marshall, 86 DELHI — Curtis Marshall, a superintendent of city water, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater One Christian Fellowship Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Vaughn Street Church of Christ. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

James W. Murphy, 81 James W. Murphy of Monroe, a retired truck driver, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Emma D. Newton, 64 Emma Dell Newton of Monroe, a minister, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Life in the Word Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Gladys Reese, 79 BASTROP — Gladys Reese, a beautician, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Church of God in Christ. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston.

Don O. Singleton, 59 Don Oneal Singleton of Monroe, a retired bond agent, died Nov. 29. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Florastean Taylor, 82 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Florastean Taylor, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery.

Vanessa Thompson, 41 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Vanessa Thompson, a nurse's aide, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Lake Providence High School. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Saturday at Brannum Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Becky Turner, 81 HAILE — Becky Roberson Acree Turner, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Rocky Branch Cemetery, Rocky Branch.

Marcus D. White, 24 Marcus DeLeon White of Monroe, U.S. Army, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Hazel Woods, 73 CROSSETT, Ark. — Hazel Woods, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Gates Baptist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Gatesview Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Previously acknowledged Boley, Mary E.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Brown, Georgann: 1 p.m. Thursday, Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Chavers IV, Lloyd T.: 2 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Comer Jr., George S.: 2 p.m. Friday, Sevier Memorial United Methodist Church, Ferriday. Emmons, Melba Jean Duchesne: 2 p.m. Thursday, Bethany Baptist Church, Columbia. Evans, Ella W.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Hollis, James Clinton: 10 a.m. Thursday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Ingram, Orene Black: 1 p.m. Thursday, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Jackson, Jessie: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, Sterlington. Jenkins, Willard C.: noon Saturday, Mount Sinia Baptist Church, Choudrant. McClain, Roy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Rayville Baptist Church, Rayville. Peoples, R.C.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Baptist Association Building, Bastrop. Provance, Odney Dale: 2 p.m. Thursday, Jigger Apostolic Church. Reagan, Thomas Hardy: 2 p.m. Thursday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Roberts, Lola Mae: 10 a.m. Friday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Robinson, Kenneth Dane: 1 p.m. Thursday, Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Smith, Napoleon: 11 a.m. Saturday, Batts Chapel, Huttig, Ark. Stanley, John Thomas: 2 p.m. Thursday, Kilbourne United Methodist Church, Kilbourne. Wright, Addie Elizabeth "Liz": 1 p.m. Thursday, Young's Funeral Home, Vidalia.

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

Mertie Langford Risenhoover Griffith Funeral services for Mertie Langford Risenhoover Griffith, 73, of Monroe, LA will be held at 12:00 PM, Friday, December 9, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. Danny McIlveene officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Park West Cemetery in Shreveport, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Griffith was born on February 21, 1938 in Bienville, LA and passed away on December 7, 2011 in Monroe, LA. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, gardening, reading and loved her family. She was a member of Bayou Oaks Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. She is survived by her daughters, Laurie Risenhoover Ditta and husband, Mike and Kathy Risenhoover Fontana and husband, Johnny; grandsons, Jason Ditta, Justin Ditta, Jonathan Fontana, and Jordy Fontana; sisters: Bertie Langford Haynie and Janet Langford Wise. Pallbearers will be, Jason Ditta, Justin Ditta, Jonathan Fontana, Jordy Fontana, Mike Hammock, and Tommy Ditta. The family extends special thanks to her nurse, Tina Koonce and caregivers, Cathy Thompson and Margaret Fontana. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to the time of the service at 12:00 Noon, Friday, December 9, 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 December 9, 2011

Gladys May Halsell Thompson A celebration of the life of Gladys May Halsell Thompson will be held at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home in West Monroe at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2011, with the Rev. Waymond Warren officiating. Gladys passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2011, in Monroe, Louisiana. She was currently living in Grand Junction, Colorado. Gladys was born in West Monroe, Louisiana, on February 2, 1939, just 30 minutes before the arrival of her identical twin sister, Beverly Kay. From birth the two were best friends, being known always as "the Halsell twins." Their parents, John Clinton Halsell and Marina Owens Halsell, were justifiably proud of their two daughters. Gladys and Beverly were inseparable in their early years, growing up on the Halsell dairy farm, one of the first and largest home places in the White's Ferry Road community of West Monroe. They enjoyed outdoor activities, especially horseback riding and, later, water skiing on the Ouachita River. Trips to Dallas to see their Aunt Gladys and Uncle Louie Kimple and cousins Kay, Lou, and Bill were special, as were visits to see Cousin Beverly Claire Symons in Port O'Conner, Texas. After elementary school at Millsaps and graduation from West Monroe High School in the Class of 1957, Gladys attended Louisiana Tech, obtaining a degree in elementary education, which led to teaching school for five years. She was a member of Phi Mu Sorority. In 1963 Gladys married Charles Elliot "Tommy" Thompson, beginning a 42-year life together until Tommy's death. Together they took flying lessons, and Tommy became a career TWA captain. The family was completed with two precious children, Virginia Ann and Charles Elliot III "Chuck" who brought Tommy and Gladys much joy. Gladys enjoyed traveling, and the two saw the world together, visiting far-flung places in Europe and Asia. Acquiring light planes and boats, they became familiar with the waterways and flyways of North America, as well as the Caribbean. One of their adventures was "the Great Loop," a challenging boat trip from Marsh Harbor in the Caribbean, up the U. S. Atlantic Coast, into Canada, then down the United States to the Gulf of Mexico, and back to the Caribbean. An annual tradition was returning to Monroe for Thanksgiving with the Dr. Burchall and Che-Che Liles family. Both Gladys and Tommy made friends easily; consequently Gladys has many good friends all around the world. Because of her sunny, loving disposition, she was loved in return by all she met. She never forgot an acquaintance. After Tommy's death Gladys continued to travel, often accompanied by her sister Beverly. At home in Colorado and in Florida, her pleasure was entertaining friends and family, cooking unforgettably delicious meals. Always uppermost in Gladys's life was the love for her family: her husband, her children, and especially her four granddaughters, Lauren, Morgan, Reagan, and Layne. She lived to make them happy and to show them unconditional love. Gladys was predeceased by her husband Tommy Thompson; her parents, her brothers Bobby and John Owen; by Tommy's parents Charles Elliot Thompson and Virginia Hinkle Thompson; her niece Susan Halsell Collier. Survivors include daughter Virginia Ann Thompson Pitzer and husband Neil, children Lauren and Morgan, of Denver, Colorado; son Charles Elliot Thompson, III, and wife Tori Hunt Thompson, children Reagan and Layne, of Grand Junction, Colorado; sister Beverly Halsell, of Monroe, Louisiana; brother James Donald Halsell and wife Jean Bower Halsell, of West Monroe, Louisiana, children James Donald Halsell, Jr., and Robert David Halsell; brother Owen's sons: Steve Halsell, Johnny Halsell, Charles Randolph Halsell and wife Margie, all of California; special niece Phyllis Anderson, and special friend Lee Carlton. Pall-bearers are Dr. Jerry Liles, Mr. Thomas Liles, Dr. Arthur Liles, Dr. Doug Liles, Col. James D. Halsell, Jr., and Dr. Robert Halsell. Honorary pallbearer is Charles Halsell. Interment will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation will be held Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Following the funeral, friends and family are cordially invited for refreshments in the home of Beverly Halsell. Memorials may be made to the following or to a favorite charity : Memorial information may be obtained at "memorial.info-komen.org/goto/gladysthompson". Mailing address: Susan G. Komen for the Cure Memorial Affiliate, 4700 North University St., Suite 92, Peoria, IL 61614. Please include "Gladys Thompson" on the check memo line. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 9, 2011

Mary L. Bangham, 67 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas Lee Bangham, a homemaker, died Nov. 25. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at the Myrtle Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Waterproof. The wake is 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Waterproof.

Lillian Ann Faye Burch, 68 Lillian Ann Faye Burch of West Monroe, a waitress, died Monday. Memorial services are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Larry's Home, 126 Chatham Lane, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary Ann Bryant, 77 Mary Ann Bryant of Calhoun, a teacher, died Tuesday. Services are noon Friday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sparkman Cemetery, Sparkman, Ark.

Mary M. Caldwell, 76 LAFAYETTE — Mary "Mackie" Caldwell, formerly of Crowville, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Danny Day 52 TALLULAH — Danny Day, a deputy sheriff, died Nov. 30. Services are noon Saturday at Rocky Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Epps. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Billie J. Head, 75 Billie J. Head of Monroe, a retired insurance claims adjustor, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Willie B. Jackson, 58 Willie B. Jackson of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-6 Friday at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

John E. McKenzie, 75 RAYVILLE — John E. McKenzie, a retired service station owner, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Mildred B. Pecanty, 88 MONTEREY — Mildred Bernice Pecanty died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Eva Church of God. Visitation is 5-9 Friday at the church. Burial will be in Steele Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Joe Ross, 85 RUSTON — Joe Bryan Ross, an engineer, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Shirline I. Scott, 79 Shirline I. Scott of Monroe, retired Swartz and Ouachita Parish Junior High School teacher, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Swartz. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged Adcock, Lillace Mae Jones: 11 a.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Boley, Mary E.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Carr, Michael: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer. Chavers IV, Lloyd T.: 2 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Cleveland, Toni: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Second Baptist Church, Bastrop. Comer Jr., George S.: 2 p.m. Friday, Sevier Memorial United Methodist Church, Ferriday. Covington, Marshall: 10 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Hogg, Frankie Lee: 3 p.m. Friday, Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Jackson, Jessie: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, Sterlington. Jenkins, Willard C.: noon Saturday, Mount Sinia Baptist Church, Choudrant. Johnson, Michael: 1 p.m. Saturday, Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Lowe, Eugenia: 11 a.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Marshall, Curtis: 1 p.m. Saturday, Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi. McClain, Roy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Rayville Baptist Church, Rayville. Newton, Emma Dell: 11 a.m. Friday, Life in the Word Church, Monroe. Peoples, R.C.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Baptist Association Building, Bastrop. Reese, Gladys: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Church of God in Christ, Bastrop. Roberts, Lola Mae: 10 a.m. Friday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Singleton, Don Oneal: 10 a.m. Saturday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Smith, Napoleon: 11 a.m. Saturday, Batts Chapel, Huttig, Ark. Taylor, Florastean: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Thompson, Vanessa: 2 p.m. Sunday, Lake Providence High School, Lake Providence. White, Marcus DeLeon: 2 p.m. Saturday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Woods, Hazel: 2 p.m. Saturday, Gates Baptist Church, Crossett, Ark.

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

Billie J. Head Funeral Services for Ms. Billie J. Head, 75, of Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM Sunday, December 11, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Doug Garrett officiating. Interment will follow at Chatham Cemetery in Chatham, LA. Ms. Head was born September 8, 1936 in Jackson Parish, LA and died on December 8, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. She was a diehard New Orleans Saints Fan. Ms. Head is preceded in death by her parents, William and Alice Head; sister, Polly Ann Foreman. Survivors include niece, Mary Beth Wilkerson; nephew, Marty Fisher; great-nephews, Caleb Fisher, Reagan Wilkerson and his wife Beth; great-great-nephew, Lincoln Wilkerson; brother-in-law, Don Foreman. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Northeast Louisiana Humane Society. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfunrralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 10, 2011

Mary L. Bangham, 67 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mary Lee Bangham, a homemaker, died Nov. 25. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Myrtle Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Waterproof. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Waterproof, under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Theodore S. Barham, 85 OAK RIDGE — Theodore Shepard "Brother" Barham, a retired employee of International Paper Co. and farmer, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Baptist Cemetery. Willie Caggin, 100 WISNER — Willie Caggin, a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul Baptist Church. Burial will be in New Zion Cemetery, Peck, under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Daniel D. Daly, 59 Daniel Dennis Daly of Monroe, supervisor for Pohlman & Wilbanks Contractors, died Thursday. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Dale Ferlicca, 61 Dale Ferlicca of Cadeville community, a surveyor, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Willie M. Fortenberry, 95 RAYVILLE — Willie Mae Fortenberry, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greer Cemetery. Melynda A. Irvin, 45 PINEVILLE — Melynda Ann Irvin, an emergency room nurse manager at Baton Rouge General, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is noon until 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Natchez City Cemetery. Lena M. Pitts, 77 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Lena Mae Pitts, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Evergreen Church Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Cast Kendall Powell, 48 WINNSBORO — Cast Kendall Powell died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Greater Union Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Sunday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery.

Robert J. Schriner, 81 GRAYSON — Robert J. Schriner died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Visitation is 9 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sharon Cemetery, Sikes.

Willie G. Swillie, 75 Willie Gene Swillie of West Monroe, a ceramic tile setter, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gladys May Thompson, 72 Gladys May Halsell Thompson of West Monroe, a retired teacher, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.

Nathaniel B. Thurmond Jr., 80 Nathaniel Burton Thurmond Jr. of West Monroe, retired financial analyst, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Floyd Townsend, 81 WINNSBORO — Floyd Townsend, a bookkeeper, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Gladys Twiner, 94 WINNSBORO — Gladys Twiner died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Baskin.

Elsie W. Wall, 86 Elsie Wilhite Wall of West Monroe, retired seamstress and sales clerk, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Wilhite Methodist Church. Visitation is 10-11 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Wilhite Community Cemetery.

George Wyatt, 85 JONESBORO — George W. "Billy" Wyatt, a retail store owner, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston.

Ray Wyles, 89 Ray Wyles of Monroe, a retired police captain, died Friday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is noon Sunday until service time at the funeral home.

Previously acknowledged: Boley, Mary E.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Caldwell, Mary "Mackie": 1 p.m. Saturday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Carr, Michael: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Zion Baptist Church, Sondheimer. Chavers IV, Lloyd T.: 2 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Cleveland, Toni: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Second Baptist Church, Bastrop. Covington, Marshall: 10 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Day, Danny: noon Saturday, Rocky Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Epps. Jackson, Jessie: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, Sterlington. Jackson, Willie B.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Jenkins, Willard C.: noon Saturday, Mount Sinia Baptist Church, Choudrant. Johnson, Michael: 1 p.m. Saturday, Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Marshall, Curtis: 1 p.m. Saturday, Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi. McClain, Roy: 11 a.m. Saturday, Rayville Baptist Church, Rayville. Pecanty, Mildred Bernice: 10 a.m. Saturday, Eva Church of God. Peoples, R.C.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Baptist Association Building, Bastrop. Reese, Gladys: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Church of God in Christ, Bastrop. Ross, Joe Bryan: 3 p.m. Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Singleton, Don Oneal: 10 a.m. Saturday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Smith, Napoleon: 11 a.m. Saturday, Batts Chapel, Huttig, Ark. Taylor, Florastean: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Thompson, Vanessa: 2 p.m. Sunday, Lake Providence High School, Lake Providence. White, Marcus DeLeon: 2 p.m. Saturday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Woods, Hazel: 2 p.m. Saturday, Gates Baptist Church, Crossett, Ark.

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

Addison Kennon Goff, III Graveside services for Addison Kennon Goff III, age 70, of Ruston will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Officiating the service will be The Very Reverend Edward M. Head, Jr. Addison Kennon Goff, III, died December 5, 2011, following a lengthy illness. Kennon was born on July 7, 1941 in Ruston to A.K. Goff, Jr. and Dorothy Harrell Goff. He married his high school sweetheart Stephanie Hearn Goff. The couple had been together 54 years at his death. He was a graduate of the Ruston High School class of 1959 and attended LSU where he received both his Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctorate degrees. He was a member of Gamma chapter of Kappa Sigma fraternity. In 1967, he returned home to Ruston to practice law with his father in the family firm that his father had founded in 1931. During his distinguished legal career, Kennon became well-known and nationally renowned. Known as a "Tush Hog" in the courtroom, he had for over 25 consecutive years been named as one of the Best Lawyers in America, and for over 30 consecutive years had been voted by his peers as "Preeminent" in both legal skills and ethics. He practiced law with his son Addison "Add" K. Goff, IV and daughter-in-law Shelley Goff in the family firm of Goff and Goff, Attorneys. Throughout the years Kennon authored numerous books and legal articles for major legal publishers and the prestigious International Society of Barristers. He lectured around the world on the subjects of defective firearms and dangerous products, most recently being invited to lecture at a conference on firearms hosted by the Queen of Sweden. He began his focus on defective guns with Melvin Belli in the early 1970's and has been an avid advocate for gun safety since that time, holding for many years the chairmanship of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) section on Defective Firearm and Ammunition Litigation, a position his son Add now holds. He was president of the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, and served on the Board of Governors of the American Trial Lawyers Association. He was a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association's House of Delegates for 11 years and also served two terms as Hearing Committee Chairman for the Supreme Court's Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board. Kennon was president of the Ruston Jaycees and legal counsel for the Louisiana Jaycees. He was active in other charities and philanthropic causes. Since semi-retirement, he traveled extensively and enjoyed gourmet cooking and farming. He is survived by his wife Stephanie; children Add and Shelley Goff of Ruston, Laura and Barry Guinn of Ruston, Dorothy and Wayne Goulet of Queidersbach, Germany, and Nick Goff of Ruston; his five grandchildren Addison Kennon Goff V, Elizabeth O'Brien Guinn, Michael Thomas Guinn, Victoria Kendall Goff, and James Nicholas Goff, III; sisters and brothers-in-law Dorothy Etta and Jim Hoogland of Ruston and Minnette and Ed Cooper of Benton, Steve Hearn and Theresa Garlington of Ruston; mother-in-law Laura Hearn; and his beloved dog, Rooster. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to 4PAWS Rescue of Ruston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star from December 10 to December 11, 2011

Dale Ferlicca Funeral services for Dale Ferlicca, 61, of Cadeville Community, LA will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 13th, at Clark Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Mickey Hudnall officiating. Interment will follow at Clark Springs Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Ferlicca was born November 21, 1950 and passed away on December 9, 2011. He was a member of Clark Springs Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Mickey Ferlicca, and grandparents, Edgar and Mary Hamilton. He is survived by son, Kris Ferlicca and wife, Krystal; daughters, Kacee and Kallie Ferlicca; brother, Michael Ferlicca; partner/best friend Patricia Corbin; the mother of his children, Donna Ferlicca; and his extended family members Russell, Raymond, Jody and Sebastian. Pallbearers will be Cortez McCready, Danny Joe McCready, Dennis Crowell, Leroy Meador, Danny Glennon, and Troy Golson. Visitation will be Monday, Dec. 12, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be given at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 11, 2011

Hazel Weems Hill Funeral services for Hazel Weems Hill, 89 of Winnsboro will be at 1:00 PM Monday, December 12, 2011 in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Interment will follow in Harris Cemetery near Crowville with Rev. Harry Boyd and Rev. Kelly Wayne Clark officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM at the funeral home. She was born to Charles Benjamin "Uncle Ben" and Lee Irma Strickland Weems on November 30, 1922 in Madison Parish and passed from this life Saturday, December 10, 2011 in Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. Mrs. Hill was a member of First Baptist Church in Winnsboro and was a retired nurse, having worked at King's Hospital and Roger's Clinic in Winnsboro. She also worked at Franklin Parish Medical Center when it first opened. She was one of the nurses to work the first shift of the hospital's existence. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband V.W. Hill; and two brothers Ray Weems and Robert Weems. She leaves behind a son Ken Hill and wife Wanda of Winnsboro; three grandsons Justin Hill and wife Melissa, Brent Armstrong and wife Jennifer, and Kendan Hill; great granddaughter Liliann Joy Hill; very special nephew and his family Clyde, Wanda and Gayle; and numerous other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Joe Doughty, William Evans, Richie Kelly, Clark McCain, Brian Taylor, Lee Wallace, Pedro Weems and Scott Weems. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com Gill First National Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on December 11, 2011

Patsy "Pat" Schmidt Funeral Services for Mrs. Patsy "Pat" Schmidt, 64, of West Monroe will be 1:00 PM Monday, December 12, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Randy Impson officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. She leaves behind her children Kim Norman and Wes Norman; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday, December 11, 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 December 11, 2011

Willie Gene Swillie Funeral Services for Willie Gene Swillie, 75, of West Monroe, LA will be held 10:00 AM Monday, December 12, 2011at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Art Beebe and Rev. Herman Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun. Mr. Swillie was born on September 13, 1936 in Franklin Parish, LA and passed away on December 8, 2011 in West Monroe, LA. He loved sports, hunting, and fishing. Mr. Swillie is survived by his wife, Faye; children, Ralph Swillie and wife Lydia, Terry Truett and husband James, Jamie Swillie and wife Susan, Scott Swillie and wife Deborah, and Jennifer McMillon and husband Johnny; 15 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Buddy Swillie and wife Virginia, Edward Pete Swillie and wife Tommie, and Bobby Swillie and wife Margaret. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00P PM Sunday, December 11, 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 December 11, 2011

Nathaniel Burton Thurmond, Jr. Funeral Services for Mr. Nathaniel Burton Thurmond, Jr., 80, of West Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM Monday, December 12, 2011 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, West Monroe with Bishop Scott Dickson officiating. Entombment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Monroe, LA. Mr. Thurmond was born February 13, 1931 and died on December 9, 2011. He was a retired veteran of the United States Coast Guard. Mr. Thurmond was an Elder in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints. He was a leader for the Boy Scouts of America for over 40 years, having received the Silver Beaver Award. Mr. Thurmond is preceded in death by his sons, David Patrick Thurmond, Nathaniel Burton Thurmond, III. and Richard Hotard; brothers, Charles Thurmond and Lee Hair; and sisters, Sarah Key, Jane Yarborough and Evelyn Hair. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Louise H. Thurmond; children, Janet Morris, Brenda Thomas, Wendy Gale Fineley, Jeannette Anders, Betty Anderson, Charles Houston Thurmond, and Howard O'Neal Hotard; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Gwyn Thurmond. Pallbearers will be Justin Hardy, Paul Tolbird, Greg Bruorton, Cameron Mehl, Jeff Chandler, and Tony Brinkmeier. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in care of: Bishop Scott Dickson, 267 Jim Finley Road, Calhoun, LA 71225. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 11, 2011

Elsie Wilhite Wall Funeral services for Elsie Wilhite Wall, 86, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, Dec. 12th at Wilhite Methodist Church with Billy F. Wilhite officiating. Interment will follow at Wilhite Community Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs.Wall was born August 14, 1925 and passed away on December 8, 2011. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Monroe. She worked a total of 55 years. She retired from Selig Manufacturing after working 40 years, and went on to work for Dillards for 15 years. Her main hobby was making purses and she was known as the "purse lady". She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Flora Borders; son, Robert L. Wilhite; two brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Wall was very special to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The feelings were mutual as demonstrated by great-grandson Grant singing "I love Grandma-yes I do". She is survived by daughter, Frances Anderson and husband, Van; daughter-in-law, Margie Kay Wilhite; 5 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; one sister Gladys Lemonds and husband, Paul; and many nieces and nephews in Missouri and Louisiana. Visitation will be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe on Monday, Dec. 12th from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Memorials may be made to Gideon's International. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 11, 2011

In Loving Memory of: Justin Warren Kane "Dusty" Happy Birthday to our Angel above; We miss you here and all your love. There with friends and loved ones, that has gone on before. We wait for the day; we'll see you once more. Our birthday balloon we'll send into the sky, Watch for it Dusty, as the clouds bring it by. As you celebrate in your new mansion above; We send birthday wishes and all of our love. Happy Birthday! Love Daddy, Mama, Karson

Ray Wyles, "Capt'n Wyles Memorial services for Ray Wyles, "Capt'n Wyles", 89, of Monroe, La will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA with Chaplain Clay Cain officiating. Mr. Wyles was born on June 25, 1922 in Ft. Necessity, LA and passed away on December 9, 2011 in Monroe, LA. Ray Wyles, "Capt'n Wyles", "the Smiling Captain of West Monroe" age 89 passed away on December 9, 2011 after a lengthy fight with Alzheimer's Disease. Mr. Wyles was the first captain of the West Monroe Police force. He had a natural gift for music and loved his guitar, but could pick up any musical instrument and play it. He played on the Louisiana Hayride with "Ray Wyles and the Ramblers," he cut several records, and was a gifted lyricist. A born entertainer, he played and sang for his family all of his life and even in the last stages of his illness he entertained those around him at the War Veteran's Home of Northeast Louisiana with his beautiful singing voice and constant, vibrant personality. While music was his second love, his first was his wife of 66 years Myrtle Worley Wyles, his 5 children, Rae Elaine Moler and husband Dale of Troup, Texas, Gary Wyles and wife Brigétta of West Monroe, Sheila Moore and husband Larry of Monroe, Joni Dollar of Monroe, and Tamara Fields and her husband Tommy of Monroe; grandchildren, Wendy Williams Giovingo and her husband Frank, Walter "Lee" Williams, IV and his wife France, Marcus Moore, Rebecca Moore Riviore and Michael, Daniel and Christina Moore, David Dollar, Meghan Dollar, Annie Dollar, Hannah Wyles, Alex Wyles, Tara Fields, Thomas Fields, and 7 great grandchildren who were all blessed to have him for so long and whom he blessed with the love of music and each other. His smile, generosity, love and kindness will be greatly missed. On his behalf, the family would like to thank his "babies" and the War Veteran's Home. The family asks that memorials be directed to the local chapter of the Alzheimer's Association . Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until the time of service at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 11, 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 December 11, 2011

Ethel R. Collins, 93 Ethel Rose Collins of West Monroe, a retired receptionist, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 6 p.m. Monday at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Charles T. Ervin, 77 TALLULAH — Charles T. "Tommie" Ervin died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 2 p.m. Sunday until time of service at the church. Burial will be in Silver Cross Cemetery.

Billie J. Head, 75 Billie J. Head of Monroe, a retired insurance claims adjustor, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Chatham Cemetery, Chatham, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Henry A. Kornegay Jr., 81 JONESBORO — Henry Allen Kornegay Jr., a truck driver, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Siloam Cemetery, Gainsville.

Marie Martin, 86 Marie Martin of West Monroe, a retired nurse's aide, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Barbara Neyland, 69 Barbara Ann Neyland of Monroe, an artist and retired florist, died Dec. 1. Memorial services are 7 p.m. Thursday at Eagle's Nest Church, Monroe.

Newbar Riley, 66 Newbar Riley of Monroe, a gardener, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral home, Monroe.

Ronald Wiggins, 59 RAYVILLE — Ronald "Ronnie" Wiggins, a pipe fitter, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Gwin Cemetery, Mangham.

Previously acknowledged: Barham, Theodore Shepard "Brother": 2 p.m. Sunday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Caggin, Willie: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Wisner. Fortenberry, Willie Mae: 3 p.m. Sunday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Irvin, Melynda Ann: 2 p.m. Sunday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Powell, Cast Kendall: 11 a.m. Monday, Greater Union Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Ross, Joe Bryan: 3 p.m. Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Schriner, Robert J.: 10 a.m. Monday, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Thompson, Vanessa: 2 p.m. Sunday, Lake Providence High School, Lake Providence. Twiner, Gladys: 2 p.m. Sunday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Wall, Elsie Wilhite: 2 p.m. Monday, Wilhite Methodist Church. Wyatt, George W. "Billy": 1 p.m. Sunday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Wyles, Ray: 2 p.m. Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

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Lee Bartet Collins Funeral services for Lee Bartet Collins of Lake Providence, LA will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church of Lake Providence with Rev. Owen Peyton officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery in Bastrop, LA under direction of Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence, LA. Lee was retired as an employee of St. Patrick's Elementary and Briarfield Academy, was an active member of the Northeast Louisiana Walk to Emmaus, and an active member of First United Methodist Church of Lake Providence, where she served on numerous committees and as a choir member throughout the years. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend who touched the lives of all who knew her and will be missed dearly. She is preceded in death by her husband John Michael "Mike" Collins, and her parents, Hubert Preston Bartet and Evelyn Mead Bartet. Survivors include her son, John Michael Collins II and his wife Stacy of River Ridge, LA; son, David Campbell Collins and his wife Rachel of Shreveport, LA; granddaughter, Claire Sydney Collins; granddaughter, Madeline Sarah Collins; grandson, Campbell Wallace Collins; brother, Richard Bartet of Texarkana, AR; sister, Janie Scott of Monroe, LA; brother, Preston Bartet of Shreveport, LA; sister, Marion Simon of Baton Rouge, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Stan Anderson, Chris Bickley, Scott Latham, Paul LeBeau, David Oswalt, and Peter Simon. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Monday December 12, 2011 at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence, LA. Cox Funeral Home Lake Providence, LA Published in The News Star on December 12, 2011

Totsy Yvonne Irvin Totsy Yvonne Irvin, 75, of Lake Charles died at 3:45 AM on Friday, December 09, 2011 in a local care facility. Ms. Irvin was born on November 25, 1936 in Archibald, LA. She was a 1955 graduate of Mangham High School. Ms. Irvin was a retired legal secretary for Theo J. Coenen III in Rayville, LA. She was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed crocheting and was an excellent cook. Ms. Irvin will be remembered for her kind and nice qualities. Those left to cherish her memory are a daughter, Martha Irvin Hankins of Lake Charles; a sister, Joan Archibald Smith and husband Bob of Vicksburg, MS; and several extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sartor and Abbie Archibald. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 PM on Monday, December 12, 2011 at Lynn Cemetery in Archibald, LA under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Roger Templeton will officiate. Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net Johnson Funeral Home Lake Charles, LA Published in The News Star from December 10 to December 12, 2011

Marie Martin Funeral services for Marie Martin, 86, of West Monroe, La will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 13, 2011 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Joel Brackett officiating. Interment will follow at Hall Cemetery, Rhymes, La, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Martin was born August 10, 1925 and passed away on December 10, 2011. Marie loved her family, especially her three great grandchildren. She loved reading her Bible, word find books, and life in general. Mrs. Martin is preceded in death by her daughter Helen Gable. Marie is survived by her daughter Gail and husband John Bass; granddaughter Tammy and husband Jasson Young; grandson Jeff Perry and wife Niki; great grandchildren Zach, Hannah, and Sarah. Visitation will be at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe on Monday, Dec. 12th from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 12, 2011

Wanda Chatham, 84 ARCADIA — Wanda Chatham died Saturday. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia.

Dale Ferlicca, 61 Dale Ferlicca of the Cadeville Community, a surveyor, died Friday. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Clark Springs Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Burial is in Clark Springs Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

Lola Hall, 66 RAYVILLE — Lola Hall, of Rayville, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Hazel W. Hill, 89 WINNSBORO — Hazel Weems Hill, a retired nurse, died Saturday. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Burial is in Harris Cemetery near Crowville.

Patsy Schmidt, 64 Patsy "Pat" Schmidt, of West Monroe, died Saturday. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun.

Willie G. Swillie, 75 Willie Gene Swillie, of West Monroe, a retired ceramic tile setter, died Thursday. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun.

Nathaniel B. Thurmond Jr., 80 Nathaniel Burton Thurmond Jr., of West Monroe, a retired financial analyst, died Friday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in West Monroe. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Floyd Townsend Jr. 81, WINNSBORO — Floyd Townsend Jr., a retired bookkeeper for McLemores and Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro, died Friday. Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Patrick Turpin, 44 TALLULAH — Patrick Turpin, a laborer, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Previously acknowledged: Caggin, Willie: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Wisner. Collins, Ethel Rose: 6 p.m. Monday, St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe. Kornegay, Henry Allen Jr.: 2 p.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Neyland, Barbara Ann: 7 p.m. Thursday, Eagle's Nest Church, Monroe. Powell, Cast Kendall: 11 a.m. Monday, Greater Union Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Schriner, Robert J.: 10 a.m. Monday, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Wall, Elsie Wilhite: 2 p.m. Monday, Wilhite Methodist Church. Wiggins, Ronald "Ronnie": 10 a.m. Monday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

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Garland "Ted" Dodd Visit Guest Book Garland (Ted) Dodd Funeral services for Mr. Garland (Ted) Dodd, 85, of Farmerville, LA, will be held Monday, December 19, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville with Rev. Paul Carter officiating. Burial will follow in Enterprise Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Mr. Dodd passed away Saturday at his home after a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by one brother and a sister. Survivors include his wife, Billie Dodd; and daughter, Linda Fletcher; three sons, Lavell, Allan and Duell Dodd; three step-children, Sandra McCaffrey; Johnna Patton; and John McCaffrey; five sisters; seven grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Tracy Kennedy, Kenny Kennedy, Bill Nevala, Danny Nevala, Kent Halley and Rocky Kennedy. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on December 18, 2011

Betty "Sue"Franks Betty "Sue"Franks, 75, of West Monroe passed away on December 16, 2011. A Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 19, 2011 at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe officiated by Reverend Jeff Luellen. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, December 18, 2011 at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe. Interment will follow services at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun. Sue was born on February 17, 1936 in West Monroe La. She was a retired nurse, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a member of Hyde Park Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by husband R.L. Franks, parents Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Crawford, two brothers Lee and Reggie Crawford. She is survived by one son, Paul Franks of West Monroe, one daughter, Rhonda Snow and husband Larry of Ocala, Fl; one brother Jerry Crawford, of West Monroe; three sisters Bobbye Crowell and husband Billy of West Monroe; Gloria Renwick of Monroe; Judy Etier of Monroe; two grandsons Eric Snow and wife Christina; Malachia Franks; one great-granddaughter Lilly Sue Snow; several nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 18, 2011

Joe Wayne Hall, Sr Funeral services for Mr. Joe Wayne Hall, Sr., age 62 of Grayson, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 18, 2011 at Banks Springs Baptist Church in Columbia with Bro. Wesley Manning officiating and Bro. Benny Lee delivering the eulogy. Interment will follow at Little Star Cemetery in Grayson. Friends and relatives may pay there respect at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia on Sunday from 8:00 AM until noon then again at Banks Springs Baptist Church from 1:00 PM until time of service. Mr. Hall was born on September 24, 1949 in Columbia, LA to the union of James Patrick Hall and Audrey Peavy Hall and passed from this life on Friday, December 16, 2011 at LA Extended Care Hospital in West Monroe. He was a commercial fisherman who was an avid outdoors man enjoying coon and deer hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Marie Hall, his son, Curtis Scott Hall, step-son, Kevin Roy Sikes and two brothers: James Hall and Charles Hall. Survivors include the love of his life, Jo Ann Sikes of Grayson, two sons: Joe Wayne Hall, Jr, wife, Caroline of Hebert and Dean Hall wife, Paula of Kelly, step-son, Davis Lee Sikes of Clarks, two daughters: Shelia Hall Templeton husband, Shelby of Start and Kattie Marie Hall of Grayson, five brothers: Bobby Hall wife, Shirley, Glenn Hall wife, Gertie, Bill Hall wife, Shirley Faye, Tom Hall wife, Pat and Dave Hall wife, Lynn, two sisters: Audrey Little of Columbia and Sissy Rice husband, Herman of West Monroe, eleven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Bobby Hall, Bill Hall, Tom Hall, Dave Hall, Jimmy Little and Jay Rice. Honorary pallbearers will be Glenn Hall, Steve Hall, Charley Hall, Joshua Hall, Jeremy Lee and Gary Little. The family would like to convey a special thanks to Dr. Robert C. Ewing and the faculty and staff at LA Extended Care Hospital for their care and compassion of their loved one. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star from December 18 to December 19, 2011

Jimmy Dale Hendrix Funeral services for Jimmy Dale Hendrix, 80, of Olla, will be held 2:00 PM, Monday, December 19, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Olla with Bro. Johnnie Phillips officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Riser Funeral Home in Olla and Monday from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Lincecum Cemetery in Georgetown. Jimmy was born August 10, 1931 in Winnsboro to Howard and Dollie Mitchell Hendrix and he passed from this life on December 16, 2011 at his residence. He was a bus driver for Continental Trailways. He loved to fish and work on his farm. He was preceded in death by his wife: Marie Hendrix; daughter: Debbie Hendrix; brother: Homer Hendrix; his parents: Howard and Dollie Mitchell Hendrix. He is survived by his wife of two and a half years: Margaret Gray Hendrix of Olla; son: Ricky Hendrix and his wife Theresa of Winnfield; three daughters: Jonda Parnell and her husband David of Georgetown; Wanda Navarro of Reno, NV; Betty Hughes of Olla; brother: L.O. Hendrix and his wife Myra of Robinson, TX; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; numerous cousins, nephews, and friends. Pallbearers will be Bob Allbritton, Blake Sims, Kevin Kenny, Kenneth Hendrix, David Hendrix, and David Parnell. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jimmy King and Ray Duke. You may send online condolences to the Hendrix family at www.riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on December 18, 2011

Emily Rose Fortenberry Newton A Graveside Memorial Service for Mrs. Emily Rose Fortenberry Newton will be held 1:00 PM, Monday, December 19, 2011 at Rayville Masonic Cemetery in Rayville, LA. Emily was born in Delhi, LA on January 13, 1933. She passed from this life on December 13, 2011. Emily was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Vernon Fortenberry and Ruth Ameal Owen Fortenberry, her oldest sister, Wilma Jean, who died as infant with pneumonia, and her sister, Verna Faye Skinner. Emily is survived by her brother, Stanley Owen Fortenberry and wife Eloise of Calhoun, LA and her sister, Alice Nanette Higgins and husband Jim of Avenger, TX, and numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Emily graduated from Rayville High School in 1951. She then attended Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA as an accounting major. She also attended Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe, LA where she worked on additional coursework in computerized accounting, accounting advancement and tax preparation. She worked as office manager for Hammett Furniture Co. in Delhi, LA for several years. From 1956-1958 she was employed at Richland State Bank as an accountant in Rayville, LA. She then went to work for Nichols Ford Co. in Rayville, LA and Courtesy Ford Co. in Bastrop, LA, where she served as Controller/Office Manager from July 1958-Feb. 1994. From Feb. 1994-Dec 1994 she was employed by Bastrop Ford, Lincoln, Mercury as Controller/Office Manager until her retirement. Emily received Ford Motor Company's Business Management Award for Accounting Excellence for 9 years. She received the Gulf States Toyota Business Management Achievement Award in 1984 and 1985. The family would like to say a special thank you to the employees of The Terrace and Doctor's Hospice of West Monroe. Also, a very special thank you to her sitter, Dee Williams, Regina Robinson, and numerous others who took such good care of Emily at her home. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the LA Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 18, 2011

Frances Marie Burson Russell Funeral service for Ms. Frances Marie Burson Russell, 87, of New Orleans, LA formerly of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, December 19, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Rev. Larry Stafford officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Marie was born on April 26, 1924 in Huttig, AR and passed away on December 16, 2011 in New Orleans, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Ruth Burson and sister, Betty Burson Hardy. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Monroe. Marie worked at LP&L in the Sterlington Plant for fifteen years as secretary/office assistant. She retired in 1958 to become a full time mother and housewife when she and her husband were transferred by LP&L to Metairie, LA. Survivors include her daughters, Jacque Dee Russell of New Orleans, LA; and Cindy Lee Russell of Ruston, LA; brother, Max Burson and wife Mary of Monroe, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Davis Hardy, Greg Green, Josh Green, Dave Hardy, Danny Phillips, Jr., and Jamar Descant. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of your choice . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 18, 2011

Dorothy Tucker Sister Tucker went home to the Lord on December 13, 2011 at the age of 91. She was born on October 20, 1920 in Oak Ridge, Louisiana. She was the oldest of six siblings. Her mother was Mable Hunter and father was Arthur Tucker. She joined Shady Grove Baptist Church in Oak Ridge at a very young age, Rev. S. Dorsey pastor. In 1939, she married Edgar Hay and moved to Mer Rouge, LA, where she united with Cherry Hill #2 Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. C.L. Carr, pastor. She was a faithful worker and servant in the church until she moved to Monroe in 1962 where she joined Antioch Baptist Church, Rev. Charles Myles pastor. She continued her faithful work at Antioch until going home. Sister Tucker attended elementary school in Oak Ridge, completing the 6th grade. After moving to Monroe in1962, she was extremely proud that she studied and obtained her G.E.D. In the Monroe City School System, she was a very popular worker in the cafeteria at Lincoln Elementary and Carver Elementary Schools until retirement in 1982. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, five siblings, former husband and four children. She leaves behind to mourn her passing; one brother, four children and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., Sunday, December 18, 2011 in the chapel of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 19, 2011, at Antioch Baptist Church, 310 South 24th Street, Monroe, LA 71201. Miller Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 18, 2011

Frances Hurley Youngblood Frances Lillian Hurley Youngblood, 87, passed away December 13, 2011 after a short illness. For the past 6 years, she had resided at Deerfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Delhi. Frances was born in Epps, Louisiana and then moved to Delhi where she graduated from High School in 1941 and attended N.J.C. She taught dance and piano in the 1940's and was a member of the Delhi United Methodist Church. Frances married Sergeant Major James Youngblood and moved to Panama and later to Lawton, Oklahoma where she was employed at Fort Sill and retired from Civil Service. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy, and brothers, Norman and Cecil (Buddy) Hurley. Frances is survived by her daughter Cindy Cross and husband Ron of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; a sister, Joanne Rundell of Delhi, LA; a sister-in-law, Aline Hurley of Rayville, LA; two grandchildren Nicole and Brent Cross and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to especially thank Joanne Rundell for the helping care given to Frances for the past several years. A graveside memorial service will be announced at a later date. Local arrangements were entrusted to Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. To leave condolence messages to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com. Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Published in The News Star on December 18, 2011

Ronald D. Austin, 51 MARIETTA, Ga. — Ronald Dale Austin, an electirican formerly of Mangham, died Thursday. Memorial services will be at a later date under the direction of Crowell Brothers Funeral Home, Norcross, Ga.

Zana E. Ezernack, 83 Zana E. Ezernack of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery, Collinston.

John L. Lloyd, 75 DOWNSVILLE — John L. Lloyd, a retired engineer with RSH Engineering, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

John B. Odom, 87 FARMERVILLE — John B. "Slick" Odom, a farmer and businessman, died Friday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Zion Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Zion Hill Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

Soukson Praxaybane, 27 Soukson Praxaybane of West Monroe, assistant manager at Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Sunday until time of service at the church. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marie H. Roberts, 78 WISNER — Marie H. Roberts died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Previously acknowledged: Alford, Justin T.: 10 a.m. Monday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Hall, Joe W. Sr.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Banks Springs Baptist Church, Columbia. Hudson, Mary: 2 p.m. Sunday, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Lynch, Yvonne: 2 p.m. Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Schenck, Kevin Gerard Jr.: 2 p.m. Monday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Tucker, Dorothy: 11 a.m. Monday, Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Turpin, Patrick: 10 a.m. Sunday, Pleasant Grove No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah.

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

Marie Hazel Roberts Visit Guest Book Marie Hazel Roberts Funeral services for Marie Hazel Roberts, 78 of Wisner, LA will be held at First Baptist Church, Wisner on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Thomas Peoples officiating. Interment will follow at South Central Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial. Marie (Curington)Roberts was born on May 5, 1933 in Wisner, Louisiana and passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. She was a resident of Wisner, a co owner of Rays Service Center and an active member of First Baptist Church of Wisner. She was preceded in death by: parents-William and Hazel Curington; 2 brothers-Louis Curington and Curtis Joe Curington; sister-Emma Jean Smith. Survivors include: her husband of 62 years, Ray Roberts of Wisner, LA; 4 daughters-Linda Simms and husband Larry of Wisner, LA, Sandra Roberts of Crowley, LA, Janice Jordan and husband Jackie of Liddieville, LA and Patricia Stevens and husband David of Wisner, LA; 7 Grandchildren -Danny Ray Moore, Kasey Moore, Ashley Simms, Donna Eldridge, Leigh Stevens; Myles Stevens, and Marcie Rhodes; 6 great grandchildren; brother-Gerald Curington and wife Maxie of Wisner, LA; 2 sisters-in-Law-Geneva Roberts and Nellie Curington of Wisner, LA; brother-in-law-Harry Roberts and wife Sue of West Monroe, LA and a host of nieces and nephews. The Pallbearers will be Howard Smith, Jerry Curington, Kevin Curington, Robby Roberts, Robert Bass and Steve Stephens. The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home in Winnsboro from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, December 19, 2011. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on December 19, 2011

Charles W. Dedmon Jr., 65 Charles W. "Chuck" Dedmon Jr. of Monroe, the CFO for Southeast Foods, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Stoneville Cemetery in Stoneville, Miss. under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Garland Dodd, 85 FARMERVILLE — Garland (Ted) Dodd, a school bus driver, died Friday. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial is in Enterprise Cemetery in Farmerville.

Keith Donald, 43 Keith Donald of West Monroe, a firefighter, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at this time under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Joel L. Hodges, 47 KELLY — Joel Lee Hodges, a data processor, died Friday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Rosefield Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Monday evening at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Emily Newton, 78 Emily Rose Fortenberry Newton, of Monroe, a retired office manager, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Monday at Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marie H. Roberts, 78 WISNER — Marie Hazel (Curington) Roberts, co-owner of Rays Heating and Cooling Service Center, died Saturday. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Wisner. Visitation is 5-8 pm Monday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be at South Central Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Frances M. Russell, 87 NEW ORLEANS — Frances Marie Burson Russell, formerly of Monroe, a retired secretary for LP&L in Sterlington, died Friday. Services are at 10 a.m. Monday, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. Burial is in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

William Talbert, 58 William "Rick" Talbert of Monroe, a retired child labor law security officer, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged: Alford, Justin T.: 10 a.m. Monday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Ezernack, Zana E.: 1 p.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Schenck, Kevin Gerard Jr.: 2 p.m. Monday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Tucker, Dorothy: 11 a.m. Monday, Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe.

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

Ronald Dale Austin Ronald Dale Austin, age 51 of Atlanta, Georgia, formerly of Mangham, Louisiana passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2011 at his home from complications of heart disease. He was born on April 2, 1960 in Winnsboro, Louisiana. Ron worked as an electrician for over 30 years in locations in Louisiana and Georgia. He is preceded in death by his father William Leslie Austin and brother-in-law Dr. Robert Lyon. Survivors include his wife, Marsha Hopkins Austin; son, Corey Daniel Austin; daughter, Janna Kristeen Austin; his grandsons, Chandler and A.J. Brewer; his mother, Virginia King Austin; brother, William Michael Austin and his wife Patricia; five sisters, Judy Austin Jumonville and her husband Gabe, Gail Austin Lyon, Brenda Austin Torsrud and her husband Jeff, Shirley Austin McDonald and her husband Randall, Renee' Austin Crawford and her husband Scott, and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Lone Cherry Baptist Church, Mangham, Louisiana. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time for services at the church. For those who wish the family suggest memorials be made to the American Heart Association . "I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began." John 17:4-5 Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on December 20, 2011

Charles W. "Chuck" Dedmon, Jr. Graveside service for Mr. Charles W. "Chuck" Dedmon, Jr., 65, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at Stoneville Cemetery in Stoneville, MS with Rev. Larry Stafford officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe. Mr. Dedmon passed away on December 17, 2011. He was a graduate of Mississippi State University. Mr. Dedmon was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Monroe. He was the CFO for Southeast Foods and had been with the company since 1989. Mr. Dedmon loved the outdoors, but especially fishing and working in the yard. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Gloria J. Dedmon; daughter, Melanie Dedmon; parents, Charles William Dedmon, Sr. and Frances Dedmon; mother-in-law, Jean McDaniel, sister-in-law, Shiela Cockrell and husband Carl and numerous other family members. Pallbearers will be Tommy Mosley, Buell Nunnery, Jr., John Maggio, Johnny Weilenman, Jeff Chitwood, and Robbie Jester. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 20, 2011

Michael Keith Donald Funeral services for Michael Keith Donald, 43, of West Monroe, will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday December 21, 2011 at Living Way Apostolic Church in West Monroe with Rev. Nathan Thornton officiating. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Keith was born on October 30, 1968 and passed away on December 17, 2011. He was a graduate of West Monroe High School and attended Northeast Louisiana University. Keith served in the United States Navy, was a firefighter for 18 years and owner of Surveillance Solutions. He loved fishing, golf, cooking, boating and spending time with his family. Keith is preceded in death by his mother, Glenda Roberts Donald, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Roberts, Mr. And Mrs. Floyd L. Donald, father-in-law, Leo B. Guerrero. Survivors include his wife, Brandi G. Donald, son, Keaton Donald, daughter Carson Donald, daughter, Taylor Welker; father and step-mother, Frances and Gail Donald; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Patricia and Patrick Brown; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Bridgette G. Chilton and Jeremy Chilton; special niece and nephew, Macey and Ethan Chilton. Pallbearers will be Mark Parrish, Mickey Smith, Seth Truett, Mark Smith, Mike Correro, and Jay Wiley Honorary pallbearers will be Patrick Brown, Todd Smith, Sean Rogers, Barry Turner and Daryl Taylor. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday December 20, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Online Condolence/Registry:www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 20, 2011

Mildred I. McQuillin Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred I. McQuillin, 89 of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at Living Way Apostolic Church. Interment will follow at Crowville Masonic Cemetery. Rev. Nathan Thornton, Rev. Mark Foster and Rev. David McGuffie will be officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. McQuillin was a longtime member of Living Way Apostolic Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and caring for her family was her life. Her favorite pastime was caring for her flowers and her tomatoes. Mrs. McQuillin was preceded in death by her husband, Malery McQuillin, her son, Ivy Junior McQuillin and her sister, Mary Dickey; 5 brothers, Elton, Norman, Harvey, Chester and Delmar Caraway; parents, Ben and Ida Caraway; and a great-grandson, Tyler Stamper. Mrs. McQuillin is survived by her 5 children; Irene Shannon, Charles McQuillin and wife Frankie, Gloria Brazzeal and husband Bobby, Judy Johnson and husband James and Virginia Finley and husband Buster; brothers, Richard Caraway, Ester Caraway, Charles Caraway, Artis Caraway and Darryl Caraway; sisters, Lucille Green and Norma Caraway; 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Billy Shannon, Mike Shannon, Toby Shannon, Prentice Johnson, Tony Johnson, Ricky McQuillin, Mark McQuillin and Toby Shannon. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Living Way Apostolic 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 December 20, 2011

Grace E. Carney, 84 Grace Elizabeth Carney, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Ira Joe Gray, 51 DOWNSVILLE — Ira Joe Gray, a welder, died Sunday. Service are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Wednesday. A private burial will follow services.

Susie P. Laing, 88 BASTROP — Susie Pearl Laing, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Maggie J. Mitchell, 77 Maggie Mae Jenkins Mitchell of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Lanzy Moten, 70 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Lanzy Moten, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at St. James AME Church, Second Street, Lake Providence. Visitation is Wednesday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Jessie M. Reed, 77 EPPS — Jessie Mae Reed, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Epps High School. Visitation is 2 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Delhi. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Epps.

William R. Talbert, 58 William Richard "Rick" Talbert of Monroe, a retired compliance officer with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, 165 Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Old Town Cemetery, Haynesville.

Previously acknowledged: Dedmon Jr., Charles W. "Chuck": 2 p.m. Wednesday, Stoneville Cemetery, Stoneville, Miss. Hodges, Joel Lee: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Rosefield Baptist Church. Roberts, Marie Hazel (Curington): 10 a.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Wisner.

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

Mary Lou Bairnsfather Mary Lou was born October 20, 1935 to Chloe Davis (Mathis) (of Monroe) and John Alvin (of New Orleans) Bairnsfather. She grew up in West Monroe and attended Ouachita Parish High School and ultimately Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM) where she studied Dance and Administrative Management. At 16 she met Buck Hatten ("He made me feel like such an adult"). Buck was smooth and cool; being 5 years older gave him a certain advantages over his teenage rivals. Soon she was married and started trying to make babies. After a year and a half she had her first son, Dean Edward Hatten ("Edward" being the last name of the delivering doctor). It took her four years to make another son, Kelton Bruce Hatten. Said she found the name Kelton in a High School yearbook, and Bruce was the name of her eldest brother. After that her life changed substantially and she quit making babies. In 1959 she and Buck divorced and after a year of being single with two kids (tough deal back in 1959) she married Pat Craven (of Mississippi). Pat was a ranking member of the U.S. Army at the time stationed in Lawton, OK. She packed up her two boys and headed to Oklahoma. Pat was soon transferred to Germany (1961). Mary Lou and the kids followed. She loved to travel and took full advantage of the opportunity to see Europe. She learned the German language and immersed herself in the culture and society. After three years in Germany the family moved to Fort Hood, Texas (Killeen). A couple of years there and then to San Antonio, Texas. Pat got out of the Army and they moved to Monroe. Although she and Pat had a wonderful, happy life together it just didn't last long after the return to Monroe and she divorced Pat in 1969. Subsequently she married a swash-buckling sailor named Barrett Campbell (of Alexandria, Louisiana). The family packed up and moved to Memphis, Tennessee were Barrett was stationed at the Naval Air Station. This turned out to be her shortest marriage, lasting only 6 months. Back to Monroe with the family. A few years in Monroe and she moved with her youngest son, Kelton, to New Orleans (her older son had gone off to the Marine Corps). After a few years in New Orleans, and after her youngest son joined the U.S. Navy, she married a prominent New Orleans attorney, E. Gordon Schaefer Jr. She lived in a beautiful house on the New Orleans lakefront. Hobnobbed with New Orleans society and made merry for the better part of 15 years. Then the marriage fell apart and she moved back to Monroe. She lived since the New Orleans days quietly in Rayville and Monroe. Through all the years Mary Lou loved to dance. She danced a million dances with her life-long friend Bob Stuckey. She square-danced to wide acclaim both locally and nationally with her cousin Roy Bairnsfather. She taught ballroom dancing in the 60's. She loved to party. She was always up to listening to other people's problems. She loved to sit at the dining room table and drink coffee and talk. She liked anchovies and hearts-of-palm and other weird stuff. She loved glass figurines and fake flowers. She always had a little dog, and she took in motherless creatures like baby squirrels and possums. She adored her friend Sally Dunlap. Mary Lou was loved dearly by her two sons; Dean now a retire Investment Banker living in Montana and Kelton a local Professional Aerial Applicator (Ag Pilot). Mary Lou ultimately passed away at the age of 76 on December 16, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital due to complications of old age (and smoking too much). She outlived her three brothers and all her ex-husbands. According to her wishes her body was donated to LSU Medical School in Sheveport to be used for teaching and research. Mary Lou disliked funerals and services and never wanted any such for herself. Therefore, a happy gathering in her memory will be held Jan. 7, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Atrium Hotel, 2001 Louisville Ave., Monroe, LA 71201. (318) 410-4000. Brothers - Bruce (Edna), Ellis (Mary Lou), and Lee Roy (Robin) Bairnsfather. Published in The News Star from December 21 to December 23, 2011

Milan Keith Borden Milan Keith Borden Funeral services for Mr. Milan Keith Borden, 73, of Monroe, La. will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 22, at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church in Monroe, LA with Rev. Joe Solomon and Rev. Betty Swanson officiating. Interment will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA. Mr. Borden was born on November 6, 1938 in Epps, LA to Floyd M. Borden and Jenna Lou Heard Borden. He graduated from Farmerville High School in 1957. In 1958, he married his wife of 53 years, Jo Ann Brooks Borden. Milan entered into eternal rest on December 19, 2011, surrounded by his family and friends. Mr. Borden graduated from Northeast Louisiana State College in 1962. Upon graduation, he was a teacher and coach for the Ouachita Parish School System for several years. He was a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local # 659, and later helped build the General Motors Plant in Monroe. Milan was asked to stay as Maintenance Supervisor, a position he held for over 20 years, until his retirement in 1995. Mr. Borden coached numerous Dixie Major teams for the Monroe Recreation Department and his grandson's Little League team in Swartz. Mr. Borden was a member of the Walker-George Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rites # 465, and the Barak Shrine. Milan was an avid hunter and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Survivors include Mr. Borden's wife, Mrs. Jo Ann B. Borden; his three daughters, Marti Berry and husband, Roger, Mandi Rudolph and husband, George, and Misti Cunningham and husband, Russ; brothers, Floyd Allen Borden and wife, Sandra, and John T. Borden and wife, Betsy; sister, Phyllis Bricker and husband, Mike; 6 Grandchildren, Morgan Anthony, Hayden Anthony, Zachary Buster, Trevor Buster, Cameron Cunningham, and Connor Keith Cunningham; Step Grandchildren, Jeremy Berry, Jared Berry, Jessica Jowers, Nicole Rudolph, and Shantell Rudolph; 3 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr Borden's family would like to give thanks to their dear family friend, Carmen Downing, Dr. Tom Causey and staff, Dr. Ron Hammett, and Hospice Family Alliance with a special thank you to Rene Jackson, RN, Dolores Tillery, LPN, and Kristi Kirkham, LPN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Jenna Lou Borden. Pallbearers will be Hayden Anthony, Roger Berry, Zachary Buster, Russ Cunningham, George Rudolph, and J. D. Smith. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 21, at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church Sanctuary Fund in Monroe, LA or to the Ouachita Christian School Turf Football Field Fund in Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences:www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 21, 2011

Jack Danley Funeral services for Jack Danley, age 91, of Oak Grove, LA will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday at Beulah Baptist Church near Oak Grove with Rev. Kenny Herring officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9:00 AM until time of service. Interment will be in the New Forest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Beulah Baptist Church, 12777 Hwy 585, Oak Grove, La 71263. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. www.coxfuneral.com. Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Published in The News Star on December 20, 2011

William Richard "Rick" Talbert Funeral service for William Richard "Rick" Talbert, 58, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM Thursday, December 22, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Rev. Jack Phelps officiating. Graveside service will be held 2:00PM Thursday at Old Town Cemetery in Haynesville, LA. Rick was born on February 1, 1953 and passed away on December 18, 2011 in Monroe. He was a graduate of Haynesville High School in 1971 and obtained a B.S. Degree from Louisiana Tech University in 1976. After serving over 25 years with the Louisiana Work Force Commission, he retired as a Special Agent with the Department of Labor. He was a devoted member of the Texas Jack Association and for the past 10 years has sponsored a foster child named Alex Fabrizio Castillion in Honduras through the Childfund International. Rick's love for laughter, family, and friends along with a life-long passion for playing the guitar created his own statement of life. He was preceded in death by his brother, James Terral Talbert; his mother, Joye Terral Talbert and his father, James R. Talbert. Survivors include his son, James Trevor Talbert and fiancée, Donna Leigh McDonald of Monroe; sister, Kitty Talbert Odom and husband, Eric B. Odom, niece, Ashley Warren Turner and nephew, M. Taylor Warren, all of Shreveport; and granddaughter, Mila Reppond Talbert. Pallbearers will be Eric Odom, Taylor Warren, Jay Turner, all of Shreveport, and Steve Lindsey, Graham Grubbs, and Chris McDonald of Monroe, and Steve Miller of Denton, TX. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 21, 2011

Katherine A. Arthur, 67 WINNSBORO — Katherine A. Arthur, a homemaker, died Dec. 14. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at River of Life. Visitation is noon Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home.

Rickie A. Baker, 60 Rickie Ann Turner Baker of Sterlington, a senior teller at Chase Bank, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Edith C. Compton, 90 FARMERVILLE — Edith Christine Compton, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Farmerville First Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Pearson Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

Keith Donald, 43 Keith Donald of West Monroe, a firefighter, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Living Way Apostolic Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Laverne B. Grant, 83 BASTROP — Laverne "Pete" Buffington Grant, retired from International Paper Co., died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bartholomew Methodist Church Cemetery.

Rosa D. Jenson, 100 GRAMBLING — Rosa Dale Jenson, a retired educator, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at New Rocky Valley Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Wednesday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Gardens.

Elizabeth Johnson, 86 WINNSBORO — Elizabeth Johnson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Zion Church of Christ Holiness, Gilbert. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert, under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home.

Mildred I. McQuillin, 89 Mildred I. McQuillin of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Living Way Apostolic Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Shawnte Neal, 34 Shawnte Neal of Monroe, a homemaker, died Dec. 14. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Willie L. Pleasant, 69 WINNSBORO — Willie Lee Pleasant, a construction worker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Burial will be in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home.

Huey P. Stewart, 85 GOLDONNA — Huey Percy Stewart, heavy equipment operator, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be in Goldonna Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged: Carney, Grace Elizabeth: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Dedmon Jr., Charles W. "Chuck": 2 p.m. Wednesday, Stoneville Cemetery, Stoneville, Miss. Gray, Ira Joe: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Laing, Susie Pearl: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Moten, Lanzy: 11 a.m. Thursday, St. James AME Church, Second Street, Lake Providence. Reed, Jessie Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Epps High School, Epps. Talbert, William Richard "Rick": 10 a.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, 165 Monroe.

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

Rickie Ann Turner Baker Funeral services for Rickie Ann Turner Baker, 60, of Sterlington, will be held at 3:00 PM Thursday, December 22, 2011, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Frank Sellers officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Baker passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011, after a brief illness. She was a member of Swartz Assembly of God Church and a senior teller at Chase Bank for 40 years. Mrs. Baker was preceded in death by her parents, James M. and Dorothy Cooper Turner. Survivors include her husband, Thomas A. Baker; son, Jason M. Baker; brother, Jerry M. Turner and wife Sharon; aunt, Louise Baine, husband R. F., and family; special friends, Corey and Mary Ava Cannon; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and co-workers at Chase. Pallbearers will be Billy G. McKinnie, Mike Spillars, Mike Day, Peyton McKinnie, Jeremy Thompson, Jamie Thompson, and Blake Lowery. Visitation will be Thursday from 2:00 PM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 22, 2011

Lema Griffin Funeral services for Mrs. Lema Griffin, age 65, of Conway, LA will be held on Friday, December 23, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Conway Church of Christ in Conway Community. Officiating will be Bro. Benoit Holloway Jr., and Bro. Donny Reeves. Interment to follow in Conway Cemetery in Conway under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Mrs. Griffin was born on November 12, 1946 and passed away on December 21, 2011 at her residence. She was a member of Conway Church of Christ and was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Celestine Middlebrooks, and a sister, Carol Ann Harris. She is survived by her husband of thirty one years, Kenny Griffin; daughters, Ralinda Courson, Joanne Lively and husband Ronald; son, Freddie Joe Smith and wife Gwen; five grandchildren, one great- grandchild; sisters, Ethel Johnson and husband Kenneth; Mildred White and husband Larry; Clair Bell Wallace and husband Raymond; brother, John Middlebrooks; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Allen Reynolds, Joe Reynolds, Mitch Reynolds, Ray Wallace, Jason Griffin, Jesse Griffin, Kurt Harris, and Charlie Harris. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 22, 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 Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on December 22, 2011

Joe Max Hatley Funeral services for Mr. Joe Max Hatley, 65, of Bernice, LA, will be held Friday, December 23, 2011 at 10:00 AM at Canaan Baptist Church in Spearsville, LA, with Rev. Phillip Smith, Dr. Glen Morgan and Rev. Charles Aimsworth officiating. Interment will follow in Canaan Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Joe was born on August 27, 1946 and passed away on December 21, 2011. He was a Pharmacist Graduate from ULM School of Pharmacy, a member of Canaan Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of forty two years, Christy Burns Hatley; son, Joe Mark Hatley; daughter, Emily Nicole Hatley and fiance' Michael Ramsey; four grandchildren, Johnathan Hatley, Bailey Adkins, Cody Adkins, and Brennen Ramsey; two sisters, Jimmie Hagood and husband James; Norma Hubbell and husband John; one brother, Bob Spillers and wife Donna: several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Steve Mason, Nolan Spillers, Nick Hoy, Steven Sims, Bubba Smith, and Steve Lawson. Honorary Pallbearers are Dr. Garcia, Travis Thomas, Bruce Murray, and Dr. John Mahoney. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 22, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on December 22, 2011

And're C. Alexandra, 22 And're C. Alexandra of Monroe, a laborer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Richwood High School gym. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Mary Lou Bairnsfather, 76 Mary Lou Bairnsfather of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Memorial services will be 1-4 p.m. Jan. 7 at The Atrium.

Milan K., Borden, 73 Milan Keith Borden of Monroe, retired maintenance supervisor for General Motors, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Lea Joyner United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Charles R. Bray, 93 Charles Raymond Bray, retired from the Air Force, died Tuesday. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Memorial services will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.

Alberta M. Bryant, 79 Alberta M. Bryant of Sterlington, a salesman, died Dec. 14. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Mount Sinai Methodist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Jerry Bumgarden, 43 DOWNSVILLE — Jerry Leo "Cool" Bumgarden, a mechanic, died Monday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jewel Calvit, 82 GILBERT — Jewel "J.W." Calvit, a retired Franklin Parish school bus driver, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kendrick's Ferry Pentecostal Church. Visitations are 4-6 p.m. Thursday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro, and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will at South Central Cemetery, Wisner.

Katheryn Canady, 87 CROWVILLE — Katheryn Brown McMurray Canady, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Ogden Cemetery.

Ethel Carter, 65 RAYVILLE — Ethel Carter, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Dec. 29 at Mount Zion. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Dec. 28 at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove No. 2.

R.L. Curtright, 65 COLUMBIA — R.L. Curtright, a truck driver, died Tuesday. A private memorial service will be held at a later date under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary Clark Davis, 71 COLUMBIA — Mary Clark Davis, a medical transportation driver, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Apostolic Truth Tabernacle, Grayson. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be at Clark Hill Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Margie Davis, 84 RUSTON — Margie Davis died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Roselawn Cemetery, Calhoun.

Chris Dye, 78 DUBACH — Chris Dye, retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Salem Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Carolyn Fuller, 44 Carolyn Fuller of Sterlington, a bus driver, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Sterlington Middle School. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Albert Guy, 79 TALLULAH — Albert Guy, a bus driver, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Natchez National Cemetery in Natchez, Miss.

Juanita Markland, 83 Juanita Grace Markland of West Monroe, retired inspector for Bancroft Bag, died Wednesday. Private memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Hezekiah Martin, 55 BASTROP — Hezekiah Martin, a handyman, died Dec. 13. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Seeking God Ministry. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Toney L. McNeal, 63 Toney L. McNeal of Monroe, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Zion Spring Baptist Church under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Allen Smith Sr., 75 FARMERVILLE — Allen Smith Sr. died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Spearsville. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home, Bernice.

James Sumpter, 26 James "Irak" Edward Sumpter of West Monroe, a disabled veteran, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete at this time under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Helen Thompson, 56 BASTROP — Helen Thompson, a custodian, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at New Morning Star. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Monday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Alford Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Rev. Kevin Carl Turner, 46 ALEXANDRIA — The Rev. Kevin Carl Turner, a material handler, died Dec. 15. Services are noon Friday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-4 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Oakwood Church Cemetery, Winnfield.

Joseph White, 75 DELHI — Joseph White, a laborer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland. Patricia Wroten, 36 Patricia Dianna Wroten of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged: Arthur, Katherine A.: 1 p.m. Friday, River of Life, Winnsboro. Baker, Rickie Ann Turner: 3 p.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Compton, Edith Christine: 10 a.m. Thursday, Farmerville First Assembly of God Church. Grant, Laverne "Pete" Buffington: 2 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Jenson, Rosa Dale: 11 a.m. Thursday, New Rocky Valley Baptist Church, Grambling. Johnson, Elizabeth: 11 a.m. Thursday, Mount Zion Church of Christ Holiness, Gilbert. Moten, Lanzy: 11 a.m. Thursday, St. James AME Church, Second Street, Lake Providence. Neal, Shawnte: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Paul United Methodist Church, Monroe. Pleasant, Willie Lee: 1 p.m. Friday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Reed, Jessie Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Epps High School, Epps. Talbert, William Richard "Rick": 10 a.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, 165 Monroe.

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

"Cool" Jerry Leo Bumgarden Jerry Leo Bumgarden left his earthly troubles and went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 19, 2011. Known to most as "Cool", he was a mechanic at Bleu Bayou Harley Davidson in Monroe and a proud member of the Road Barrons Motorcycle Club. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandmother Emma Thomassie and grandparents Leo and Linda Thomassie. Jerry is survived by his wife, Tina Patterson Bumgarden, and his children, Zachary and Shelby; brothers, Frank Bumgarden and Cory Martin; sisters, Tera Wittneber and Kelly Cole, and his brothers in the Road Barrons Nation. Visitation will be held Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. A memorial service will be held by the Road Barrons at a later date. Donations for expenses may be made at Community Trust Bank. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 23, 2011

J.W. "Ugg" Calvit Funeral services for J.W. "Ugg" Calvit, 82 of Gilbert, LA will be held at Kendrick's Ferry Pentecostal Church on Friday, December 23, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Danny Davis and Rev. Bruce Lofton officiating. Interment will follow at South Central Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial. J.W. Calvit was born on July 18, 1929 in Gilbert, Louisiana and passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe after an extended illness. He was a resident of Gilbert, a soybean and cotton farmer and a retired Franklin Parish School bus driver. He was a member of Kendricks Ferry Pentecostal Church from 1964 to 2011. He was preceded in death by: Parents-Charles and Ella Mae (Parker) Calvit, wife-Joyce Glascock Calvit, and infant Son-Wesley Lynn Calvit; 5 brothers-Tom Kimball, Joseph Kimball, Willie Kimball, Julian Kimball, and Louis Kimball; 5 Sisters-Florence Craft, Mary Kenney, Louella Welch, Lillie Swindle, and Dell D. Johns. Survivors include: His 2 Daughters-Sylvia Calvit of Gilbert, LA and Brenda Hicks of Monroe, LA; Grandson- Christopher Hicks of Monroe, LA;Brother-Johnny Kimball of Ferriday, LA; Sister-Viola Elkins of Winnsboro, LA; 2 very special friends-Eldon and Geraldine Armstrong of Gilbert, LA; and a host of nieces nephews, family and friends. The Pallbearers will be -James Johns, Jay Warbington, John Armstrong, Kevin Currington, Shane Johns, J. R. Smith, and James Harris. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Kendricks Ferry Pentecostal Church. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com. Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on December 23, 2011

Jerry Bumgarden, 43 DOWNSVILLE — "Cool" Jerry Leo Bumgarden, a mechanic, died Monday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Sue P. Chrisman, 74 DOWNSVILLE — Sue Pardue Chrisman, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Farrar Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ruggs Bluff Cemetery.

Chris Dye, 78 DUBACH — Chris Dye, who worked for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Salem Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Lehman Fisher, 87 Lehman Fisher of Monroe, retired from the U. S. Postal Service, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lema Griffin, 65 CONWAY — Lema Griffin, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Conway Church of Christ. Burial will be in Conway Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Sandra Hart, 60 JEWETT — Sandra Hart, food stamp supervisor, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery, Goldonna. Visitation is 5 p.m. Friday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Joe Hatley, 65 BERNICE — Joe Max Hatley, a pharmacist, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Canaan Baptist Church, Spearsville. Burial will be in Canaan Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

John B. May Sr., 76 John Bobby May Sr. of Calhoun, an electrical lineman, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Simsboro Cemetery, Simsboro.

Ida L. Renfro, 66 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Ida Lee Renfro, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Rising Sun Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Lonestar Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home.

James E. Sumpter, 26 James "Irak" Edward Sumpter of West Monroe died Tuesday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Friday at Wesley Chapel at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Patricia D. Wroten, 36 Patricia Dianna Wroten of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Tuesday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Previously acknowledged: Alexandra, And're C.: 2 p.m. Friday, Richwood High School, Richwood. Arthur, Katherine A.: 1 p.m. Friday, River of Life, Winnsboro. Bryant, Alberta M.: 1 p.m. Friday, Mount Sinai Methodist Church. Calvit, Jewel "J.W.": 10 a.m. Friday, Kendrick's Ferry Pentecostal Church. Canady, Katheryn Brown McMurray: 2 p.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Carter, Ethel: 1 p.m. Thursday, Mount Zion, Rayville. Davis, Mary Clark: 1 p.m. Friday, Apostolic Truth Tabernacle, Grayson. Davis, Margie: 10 a.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Dye, Chris: 10 a.m. Friday, Salem Cemetery. Fuller, Carolyn: 1 p.m. Saturday, Sterlington Middle School. Guy, Albert: 10 a.m. Friday, Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Martin, Hezekiah: 11 a.m. Monday, Seeking God Ministry. Neal, Shawnte: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Paul United Methodist Church, Monroe. Pleasant, Willie Lee: 1 p.m. Friday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Reed, Jessie Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Epps High School, Epps. Thompson, Helen: 1 p.m. Tuesday, New Morning Star. Turner, Rev. Kevin Carl: noon Friday, Mount Zion Baptist Church.

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

A memorial service with Holy Eucharist for Daniel Wooding Sartor, MD, FACS, age 84, will be held at Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe, LA on Monday, December 26, 2011 at 11:00 am. Officiating will be Reverend Jon Roberts and The Reverend Canon Gregg Riley. The family will receive friends in Kilbourne Hall from 9:00 am until the time of the service. Dr. Sartor was born in Alto, LA on October 20, 1927. He passed away on Friday, December 23, 2011 with his children and grandchildren by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank Balfour Sartor and Earline Williams Sartor and his brother, Fred W. Sartor, MD. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Jane Sayre Sartor, and their children, Daniel W. Sartor, Jr., Frank B. Sartor, MD and wife Forrest, Dorothy Sartor Davidson and husband Ronnie, Elizabeth Sartor LeGros and husband Clay of New Orleans, and Thomas S. Sartor and wife Annmarie. He is also survived by his nine grandchildren, Georgie Sartor Brown and husband Matthew, Daniel W. Sartor, III, Harold Dixon Sartor, Sarah Jane Sartor, Thomas S. Sartor, Eliza B. Sartor, Christopher M. Rainwater and wife Trava, Elizabeth Jane LeGros, Clay Justin LeGros, Jr., and two great grandchildren, Sophia M. Rainwater and Eliza B. Brown. Other survivors include his brother, George M. Sartor, MD and his wife Marilyn, his sister-in-law, Tommie Sue Sartor Hubenthal and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Dan grew up in Alto and attended school in Mangham, LA through his junior year. He graduated from Rayville High School in 1944. He served in the US Navy at the end of WWII. In 1951, he graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, and Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1955. He was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha and Phi Kappa Phi scholastic honor societies. Following medical school, he interned one year and served a four year surgical residency at the Confederate Memorial Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. In July of 1960, he and Jane moved to Monroe where he became an associate in the practice of general surgery with Drs. Fred W. Sartor and Jack Tom Jackson. He was certified by the American Board of Surgery in 1961 and obtained fellowship in the American College of Surgeons in 1963. Dr. Sartor served on the medical staffs of St. Francis Medical Center, Glenwood Medical Center, North Monroe Hospital and on the visiting staff of E.A. Conway Hospital. He was president of the Ouachita Medical Society from 1985 - 1986. After serving the medical community for 32 years, he retired in 1992. In retirement, Dr. Dan (Poppa) enjoyed travelling and spending time with family. One of his hobbies was building pirogues to use while duck hunting on the family farm which was his favorite retreat. Dan was devoted to his God, family, medical practice, and patients. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. He will be missed by the numerous people whose lives he touched. The family requests that memorials be made in lieu of flowers, to Grace Episcopal Church Organ Fund, Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, or your charity of choice . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from December 24 to December 25, 2011

Mary Elizabeth Coan Wilson Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Coan Wilson, 82, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 PM Monday, December 26, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Garden Cemetery, Calhoun. Mrs. Wilson was born September 9, 1929 and died on December 23, 2011. She was a member of the AGAPE Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Mrs. Wilson enjoyed cooking, music and traveling. Her pride and joy were her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Turner Wilson, Sr.; parents, Stephen and Mae Coan; and two brothers, Jerry Coan and John Coan. Survivors include: son, John Turner Wilson, Jr. and wife Kathy; daughter, Stephanie Jester and husband Greg; four grandchildren, Stephen Jester and wife Samantha, Matthew Wilson, Madeline Wilson, and Mae Wilson; four nieces, Debbie Coan, Melanie Coan, Grace Kalish, and Barbara Wilson; three nephews, Paul Wilson, Gary Wilson, and Larry Wilson, and brother-in-law, Dale Wilson and wife Jan. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Monday, December 26, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to Kids Hope at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Rosemont Assisted Living. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe,LA Published in The News Star from December 24 to December 25, 2011

Jerry Bumgarden, 43 DOWNSVILLE — "Cool" Jerry Leo Bumgarden, a mechanic, died Monday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lehman Fisher, 87 Lehman Fisher of Monroe, retired from the U. S. Postal Service, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

Vera Bernice Amason Funeral Services for Mrs. Vera Bernice Amason, 92, of West Monroe, LA will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Tom Lowe officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery. Mrs. Amason was born March 3, 1919 and died December 23, 2011. She was a member of Christ Church in West Monroe. Mrs. Amason loved cooking for her family and spending time with her children and most of all her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kent J. Amason; and daughters, Linda Evans, LaFrance Cauthen, Gail Brannen, and Donna Salley. Survivors include: children, Sandra Miley and husband Billy, Beverly McBeth, Gwen Welch and husband Tommy, Michael Salley and wife Barbara, and Terri Hayes and husband Mike; twenty two grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Mrs. Amason's grandsons. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, December 26, 2011 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to Christ Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 25, 2011

Mary Jane Pagan Dillard (1949-2009) 10/30/1949 - 12/25/2009 Ms. Dillard You will always be my best friend. Ms. Griggs Published in The News Star on December 25, 2011

Command Sergeant Major Lehman Earl (Lee) Fisher Command Sergeant Major Lehman Earl (Lee) Fisher, 87, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2011, after a courageous battle with ongoing health problems. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at Lakeshore Baptist Church with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Lee Fisher was born in Baskin on December 18, 1924 and has lived in the Monroe-West Monroe area all of his adult life, with the exception of time spent in the Army. He was a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School. At the age of 18, Lee was inducted into the Army during World War II. He credits one year of typing in high school with his being assigned to the Signal Corps Communications Battalion. His duties allowed him to serve in four capital cities including Washington D.C., London, Paris, and Berlin. Lee took every opportunity to see the part of the world where he was serving. After the war, Lee enlisted in the Army Reserve and served 38 years, retiring as Command Sergeant Major, the highest honor of an enlisted man. Lee's private career consisted of 34 years with the U. S. Postal Service, working up to Building Superintendant, Supervisor of Maintenance. Lee was ordained as a deacon at the Lakeshore Baptist Church where he served in many capacities. He was in charge of maintenance for many years and served on many committees. He was a member of the Senior Adult "Beacons" group and a faithful member of the choir as long as his health allowed. He loved playing Mexican Train Dominoes with his domino group up until the last few weeks of his life—and he loved winning! After he and Nell married in 1987, they built their home on Joe White Road and have enjoyed many hours working together in making it his "haven of rest". They also enjoyed traveling. Lee's goal was to travel to or through every state in the Union, a goal he was proud to have reached—including Hawaii and Alaska. Their travels also included a tour of Europe and a Caribbean Cruise. Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Norris Ray and Bessie Greenwood Fisher; two brothers, Clarence Fisher and Frank (Bud) Fisher; his first wife, and the mother of his children, Juanita Terrell Fisher. He is survived by his wife, Nellene S. Fisher (Nell); a daughter, Sharon Scott and husband Tom of Monroe; son, Stephen (Steve) Fisher and wife Janet of Monroe; four granddaughters, Shannon Rider (Clint) of Monroe, Heather Poole (Rob) of Alexandria, Ashley Fisher and Allison Fisher, both of Monroe; five great-grandchildren, Scott and Christian Rider and Madeline, Andrew, and Grayson Poole; three step-daughters, Gwen Dingler of Ruston, Gaynell Kelly of Virginia Beach, and Cammie Pyles of Crystal Springs, MS; several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Scotty Barnes, Pete Davis, Glen Bennett, Barney Tucker, Gene Ford, and Gary Fisher. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes memorials be made to the Lakeshore Baptist Church, the Cancer Foundation League c/o NELA Cancer Institute, 411 Calypso St., Monroe, or the charity of the donor's choice . The family would like to thank Louisiana Hospice for their care. A special thanks to caregivers Brenda, Susie, and Gail. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on December 25, 2011

William "Sonny" Hughes William "Sonny" Hughes was born on September 19, 1936 at Darnell, LA. He went to be with his Lord on Friday December 23, 2011 at his residence following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at Bosco Baptist Church on Blankston Road, Monroe, LA on Tuesday December 27, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. with the Rev. Bruce Underwood officiating. Interment will follow in the Bosco Cemetery under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Visitation will be on Monday evening at the church from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Sonny was known for his green thumb. He was a "jack of all trades" including: gardening, carpenter, mechanic, and heavy equipment operator. He served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1956. He loved all activities concerning nature and animals. He had a special love for children. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Sylvester and Annie Varner Hughes, two sisters, Hazel Aline Guillory, Johnny May Sellars; brother, Buck Melvin Hughes; his father and mother-in-law, Frank Sr. and Sadie Smith; two sisters in law, Ethel Hilburn and Patricia Johnson, two brothers-in-law, Frank and Talmadge Brock. He is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Marjorie Evelyn Smith Hughes; three sons: William Russell, Franklin Earl, both from Bosco, and Anthony Wayne and wife Wendy Ann Hughes of Covington, an adopted son, Phillip and wife, Brandy Oliveaux of Columbia. He is also survived by three sisters: Lucille Brock from Terry, MS, Jewel Brock of Raymond,MS; and Bobbie Mae Stanley and husband Roger from Zachary; a brother, Sylvester (Buddy) Hughes and wife Mildred from Lake Providence. He is loved and missed by many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews, and many other friends and loved ones. The Hughes Family would like to extend a Special Thanks to Doctor's McCormick, White, Zizzi, and Barron, and the Home Health and Hospice Workers. Pallbearers will be Kenny Barnes, James Hilburn, Tom Hilburn, Nicky Hilburn, Carl Hilburn,Jr, Chris Smith, James O'Quinn, and Harley Smith. Online registry/ condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on December 25, 2011

Justin Warren Kane "Dusty" Merry Christmas to our Angel above; We miss you here and all your love. Your Christmas there should be the best; With friends, family and special guest; The Angels singing with a glorious sound; And the Lord Our Savior gathered around. This journey was over and Victory was won; Thanks to the gift of God's own Son. We know your well and doing fine But send us a sign from time to time. We'll watch for them and wait for the day; As we pass through the gate, our self the same way. Merry Christmas. Daddy, Mama, and Karson. Published in The News Star on December 25, 2011

Johnny O'Neal Merry Christmas my sweet angel... I miss you terribly and my heart aches every day, but I know you are celebrating with our Lord and Savior, rejoicing and playing heavenly music with the ones that have gone before. There are many who miss you, but we all have the warm memories of your humor, compassion, and music. You will be in our hearts forever. We love you! To all our family and friends, I thank you for your prayers and support during Johnny's battle. He was very moved by the outpouring of love. I also want to thank you all for your continued prayers and love for me personally. Merry Christmas, love, and peace to you all. Rhonda O'Neal Published in The News Star on December 25, 2011

In Loving Memory of Brian Kenley Perry 12-25-72 to 8-22-2002 Published in The News Star on December 25, 2011

Sandra Burford Woodham Sandra Burford Woodham, 70, of Baton Rouge, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece and friend died unexpectedly at home Thursday morning. Funeral services officiated by Father Than Vu will be held at 5:00 PM Monday, December 26, 2011 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Baton Rouge, LA with visitation beginning at 3:00 PM. A reception will follow at the home of Troy and Karen McCullen. Burial will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA followed by a gathering at the home of Chuck and Nell McCullen. Sandra is survived by her son and daughter in law, Troy and Karen McCullen; her son Breck McCullen; her grandchildren John Patrick, Katherine Claire, James Henry and Christopher Michael McCullen; her sister and brother in law Mickey and Al Sanders; and her brothers Tom and Clyde Burford. She is also survived by two aunts, an uncle, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and many dear friends who will miss her very much. Sandra was preceded in death by her mother Nellie Odom Larche, step father Lucien Napoleon Larche; son Kyle Jefferson McCullen; and many close family members including Emmett "Daddy" and Orma Foster, who played a special role in her life. Sandra graduated from Neville High School in 1959. She graduated from Northeast Louisiana University with a Bachelor's degree in Education in 1967 and a Master's degree in Education in 1972. She taught for many years and loved being in the classroom. John 12:24 says that "unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains [just one grain; it never becomes more but lives] by itself alone. But if it dies, it produces many others and yields a rich harvest." That is the kind of "seed" she wanted to be, and that is the kind of "seed" she has become. Thanks be to God. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to St. Aloysius Catholic School in Baton Rouge, LA. Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from December 25 to December 27, 2011

Faye L. Keen, 72 OAK GROVE — Faye Long Keen, retired director of the West Carroll Council on Aging, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Macedonia Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Macedonia Cemetery.

Previously acknowledged: Corbin, Cathryn Elizabeth: 2 p.m. Monday, Resthaven Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Baton Rouge. Fisher, Lehman Earl "Lee": 10 a.m. Tuesday, Lakeshore Baptist Church, Monroe. Hughes, William "Sonny": 2 p.m. Tuesday, Bosco Baptist Church, Bosco. Keen, Wilma D.: 2 p.m. Monday, Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks. Langston, Nellie Faye Norman: 10 a.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Collinston. Martin, Hezekiah: 11 a.m. Monday, Seeking God Ministry. May Sr., John Bobby: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Standard, Jeanette Franklin: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Thompson, Helen: 1 p.m. Tuesday, New Morning Star. White, Peggy Futch McVicker: 1 p.m. Monday, First Baptist Church, Marion. Wroten, Patricia Dianna: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe.