Obituaries - June 2012

Jun 1, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Kathryn Bollinger Kathryn Bollinger, 98, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 25, 2012, in Monroe, LA surrounded by her family. Rosary is at 9:30 AM, Friday, June 1, with Funeral Mass following at 10:00 AM, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Wichita, KS. Kathryn spent most of her life in Kansas where she and her husband raised three children. While in Kansas, Kathryn was active in the St Francis Hospital Auxiliary, Town Talks, Project Beauty, St Francis Hospital Pink Ladies organization and the St Thomas Aquinas Altar Society. She resided in Wichita for many years. In her later years she moved to Monroe, LA to be closer to her daughter. Kathryn is survived by her children; Sharon (Dan) Ross of Monroe, LA; Nancy (Harold) Lacy of Golden, CO; and Michael (Pam) Bollinger of Olathe, KS; six grandchildren; Danny Ross, Jason Ross, Kirsten Braley, Kimberly (John) Bronhard, Kevin Bollinger, and Brian (Sarah) Bollinger, along with three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three nieces, Mary (Tony) Morgan, Colleen Fennessey, and Judy (Rich) Myers all of Ottawa, IL. Donations may be made in her name to The St. Katherine Drexel Catholic School Fund c/o Catholic Diocese of Wichita, 424 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS, 67202. This fund helps struggling Catholic parishes fund Catholic Education. Her family would like to thank her 3 faithful caregivers, Joyce Winston, Grace Walker, and Michele Taylor. They loved her and she loved them. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Tributes may be sent to the family via www.dlwichita.com Downing & Lahey Mortuary East Funeral Home, Wichita, KS Published in The News Star on June 1, 2012

Everett Louis Carlson In loving memory a memorial service for Mr. Everett Louis Carlson, 94, of Monroe was held at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 31, 2012, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1301 Oliver Road, Monroe, with Pastor Paul McComack officiating. Published in The News Star from May 30 to June 1, 2012

Alice O'Kelly Crowe Alice O'Kelly Crowe, age 80, died at her Villa at Woldenberg Village on Monday May 28, 2012 at 5:50 PM. Wife of the late Judge William L. Crowe, mother of Tara C. Judson and W. Logan Crowe both of New Orleans, La., Rene C. Powers (Gary) of Hammond, La., and Billie C. Shoemaker(Martin) or Arlington, Virg. Sister of Anita Martin of Merced, Ca. and William A. O'Kelly III of Baton Rouge, La. And the late Mary Lin Dyer. Daughter of the late Mattie Mae and William O'Kelly of Monroe, La. Grandmother of Peter Welsh, Damaris Gahn(Garrett), Emily Davis(Chris), Daniel Bride, Arian Manger, Jessica Manger, William Judson, Lucy Shoemaker and Thomas Shoemaker. Great-Grandmother of Townes and Alice Gahn. She was a native of Monroe, La. who has lived in New Orleans for the past 42 years and was a graduate of Loyola University. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was an volunteer in her community. Her family wishes to thank the staff of Woldenberg Village and Amedisys Hospice for their care and support. A mass of Christian Burial will take place at Woldenberg Village, 3701 Behrman Place on Saturday June 2, 2012 at 11:00 AM followed by a reception. Private interment at Metairie Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. Memorial to Second Harvesters Food Bank, 700 Edwards Avenue, Jefferson, La. 70123. Tharp-Sontheimer Funeral Home in Charge of arrangements. Information 835-2341. Online memorials at www.tharpsontheimer.com Tharp-Sontheimer Funeral Home Metairie, LA Published in The News Star from June 1 to June 3, 2012

Alvin T. Smith Funeral services for Alvin T. Smith, age 90, of Rayville, LA will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, June 1, 2012, at Brown-Holley Chapel, Rayville, LA with Bro. Johnny Hoychick officiating. Interment will follow in Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Mr. Smith was born on July 8, 1921 in Arcadia, LA and passed away on May 30, 2012, in Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Bell Smith; parents, Ezra and Alice Smith and stepmother, Lurlene Smith; brothers, James W. Smith and Gerald W. Smith; grandson, Thomas R. Smith, Jr. A lifetime resident of Rayville, Mr. Smith (Papaw) was a World War II veteran who served in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rayville. Mr. Smith owned and operated a local service station for thirty years and was a car salesman for twenty years. He was known for his joyful attitude and his love for his family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Lois Smith of Rayville; son, Thomas R. Smith and wife, Jane; daughter, Alice Cumpton and husband, Burgess; grandchildren, Leo Cumpton and wife, Shauna, Jared Smith and wife, Jennifer, Melissa Cumpton Morris and husband, Jason; great grandchildren, Ava Smith, Lauren Smith, Madalyn Cumpton, Peyton Cumpton, Parker Morris and soon to be arriving Charles Morris; sister, Billie J. Self and husband, Jim; sister-in-law, Gean Smith; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren and great grandchildren. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on June 1, 2012

Tom Barker Jr., 65 RAYVILLE — Tom Barker Jr., a farmer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Travelers Rest Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Wham Brake Cemetery, Collinston.

L.V. “Mike” Brady, 82 MANGHAM — L.V. “Mike” Brady, boiler maker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Lone Cherry Baptist Church, Mangham. Burial will be in Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Nehemiah Brown, infant BASTROP — Nehemiah Brown, the infant son of Delphene and Anthony Brown, died May 23. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Arrangements are under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Mary Ella Carroll, 96 WATERPROOF — Mary Ella Carroll, a grocery store owner, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Frank W. Denmon Sr., 65 GILBERT — Frank Wayne Denmon Sr. died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Maxine B. Doles, 94 RAYVILLE — Maxine Bryant Doles, a school teacher, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Rayville United Methodist Church. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lucy L. Dotray, 76 Lucy L. Dotray of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

John Allen Freeman, 70 RUSTON — John Allen Freeman, retired maintenance man, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ, Ruston. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at King’s Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Collier Cemetery, Chatham.

Ladarrius Fuller, infant Ladarrius Fuller, the infant son of Angelica Slaughter and Marcus Fuller of Monroe, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Marshall L. Gresham, 61 Marshall Lee Gresham of Monroe, industrial insulator, died Sunday. Private family services were held Sunday at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Arrangements were under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Katie Higgs, 100 CLAYTON — Katie Higgs, a homemaker, died May 23. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Saint Mark Baptist Church, Clayton. Burial will be in Loamland Cemetery, Waterproof, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Linton Hynum, 82 Linton Hynum of West Monroe, an insurance agent, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Patricia R. Johnson, 60 Patricia Rivers Johnson of Monroe, an administrator, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Charles Jones Sr., 70 Charles Jones Sr. of Monroe, a laborer, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Merdis Jones, 81 DETROIT, Mich. — Merdis Jones, a nurses’ aide, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Billy G. Knighten, 74 Billy G. Knighten, maintenance employee, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Furlow/Knighten Cemetery, west of Columbia.

Robert Lee, 73 GARDENA, Calif. — Robert Lee, formerly of Sicily Island, died May 23. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church, Peck. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Damond Marshall, 90 Damond Marshall of Monroe, a retired janitor, died Friday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Monday at Hope United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Sunday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

David Plain Sr., 89 RAYVILLE — David Plain Sr., a teacher, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mary E. Scott, 79 Mary E. Scott of Monroe, a homemaker, died May 24. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Patricia J. Temple, 74 Patricia Jean Temple, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Columbia Hill Cemetery, Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Levi Thomisee, 79 Levi Thomisee of Monroe, a truck driver, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John A.M.E. Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Montgomery Cemetery, Montgomery.

Barbara Tyler, 70 MARION, Ark. — Barbara Tyler, formerly of Jonesboro, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Old Saline Cemetery, Saline. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Robert E. Williams, 59 ORLANDO, Fla. — Robert Earl Williams, an antique dealer, died May 20. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Miller, Gladys: 11 a.m. Saturday, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Walters, Larry D.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension. Williams, Shirley Jo: 10 a.m. Friday, Full Gospel Temple, Jonesboro.

Jun 2, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Maxine Bryant Doles Funeral Services for Maxine Bryant Doles, 94, of Rayville, LA will be held at Rayville United Methodist Church on Sunday June 3, 2012 at 3:00 PM with Rev. John Robert Black officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Mrs. Doles was born on September 25, 1917 in Eminence, Missouri and passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2012. She married the late Basil Doles, Sr. in 1941 and has been a resident of Rayville, LA since 1948. She was preceded in death by her husband on Dec. 30, 2002 after sixty one years together, four brothers, Bill Bryant, Ray Bryant, Seldon Bryant and Elmo Bryant and three sisters, Bertha O'Bannon, Faye Simmons and Aileen Landry. She is survived by her son Basil Doles, Jr. his wife, Gail and numerous Nieces and Nephews. Mrs. Doles was a retired school teacher of the Richland Parish School System. She attended Louisiana Normal in Natchitoches, LA, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA and what is now ULM in Monroe, achieving a degree in Education, Masters and plus 30 hours. Maxine enjoyed her family, bridge club and traveling with her husband. Pallbearers will be Michael McGrath, Tommy McGrath, Fred Franklin, Roy Franklin, Don Doles, Jimmy Doles, Doug Robinson and Phillip Lee. The Family wishes to express their appreciation to Dr. Ronald Hubbard and staff, the staff at Colonial Manor Nursing Home, and Wilma Hart for the excellent care of Mom in these last difficult years. The family would request that Memorials be made to the Methodist Children's Home in Ruston or Rayville United Methodist Church. On line registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on June 2, 2012

Billy Frank Hollis Billy Frank Hollis, lifelong resident of Union Parish, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2012 surrounded by all those who loved him deeply. His time here, with us, was spent loving his family and friends. Billy was a gift from God who touched our lives, hearts and souls; for this gift, we will forever be thankful. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00pm Sunday, June 3, 2012 at Farrar Funeral Home with Bro. John Saunders officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Bernice. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Born November 18, 1939, Billy is preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Lamar (Bill) and Theo Milstead Hollis; brother, Jack Nelson Hollis; sister, Sally Redden Webb; brother-in-law, Bobby Sharp. He leaves behind, the love of his life; wife, Patsy Sharp Hollis; daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Tommy Salley; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Shelley Hollis; grandchildren: Perri Fredieu, Joshua Salley, and Erin Salley; brothers-in-law: Larry, Billy and Terry Sharp and many nieces and nephews. Billy allowed his love, kindness, and family to include, Bettye Slocum, Charles Slocum and wife, Fanya; Kennon Slocum and wife, Andrea; Otis and Daphne McDougle; Clyde (Jr.) and Vicki Green, and many adopted grandchildren. His love for the outdoors and animals led Billy to follow in his father's footsteps as a Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries officer. He managed the Union Wildlife Management Area in Union Parish until his retirement from the Department. During his years with the agency, Billy's passion for cooking was often shared with his fellow officers and friends. Billy's greatest pastime was hunting with his wife, Patsy. Billy and Patsy shared a healthy competition of who was the best hunter in the family. Billy would always say he let her win. Billy loved sharing the holidays and Sundays with family and friends - especially Christmas fireworks with his son Richard; brothers-in-law Larry, Bobby, Billy, Terry and nephews. Sunday and holiday dining with family gathered around brought great joy to Billy. One of Billy's most cherished memories was of his beloved pet of 15 years, Little Bit. Pallbearers will be Dennis Hollis, Gary Sharp, Elvin Futch, Michael Calhoun, Jerimy Dutton and Nathan Futch. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Booth, Otis McDougle and Clyde Green, Jr. Visitation is 5-8PM Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfh.com. A loving husband, father, and friend, Billy will be missed by many. Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on June 2, 2012

Jeffery Ladart Our beloved Jeff was born August 27, 1973, with deep regret Jeff passed away May 31, 2012. Jeff was a visionary. Jeff gave to people around him great joy. He loved his LSU Tigers & New Orleans Saints with great passion. Jeff was a graduate of Farmerville High & NLU (MLU). Jeff moved to Dallas, TX in the late 90's where he was in the restaurant business. He eventually moved to Carrolton, TX where he purchased his first home. Jeff is preceded in death by his grandparents: Sam & Jessie Mae Ladart; J. T. & Arvie Sharp. Uncles & aunts: Ronnie Ladart, Lona Gaye Albritton, Joseph Ladart, Robert Sharp,Billy Joe Traylor and Harlon Traylor. Survivors include his parents Delores Vines and husband Ralph; Jim Ladart and wife Ramona; Brother-Daniel Ladart. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. You will never be forgotten my son and brother. Services will be held 10:00AM Monday June 4, 2012 at Conway Baptist Church near Farmerville with Bros. Glyn Nale and Tony Campanale officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday 5-8PM at the chapel of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfh.com. Published in The News Star from June 2 to June 3, 2012

Getice Laffoon Getice Laffoon was born on December 13, 1934 in Harrisonburg, LA and passed away on May 30, 2012 at the age of 77. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday June 2, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Meyers Bend Pentecostal Church. Reverend Mark Johnson and Reverend Mark Foster will officiate. Getice is survived by one Sister Evelyn Stringer of Eunice, LA and her children Charles Edward Stringer and Wife Kelly of Lafayette, LA and Gwen Stringer Reed of Eunice, LA. One Brother E.C. "Sonny" & Wife Rose Meyers Jr. of Harrisonburg, LA and their children; Andrea Meyers Cruse and husband Stephen of Harrisonburg, LA and John Meyers of Harrisonburg, LA. Two Nieces Janell Coleman and Rhonda Welch; and one Nephew Tommy Waldrop. Pall bearers will be Charles Edward Stringer, Alex Stringer, Brock Reed, Jarrell Shaircliff, John Meyers, Stephen Cruse, Tommy Waldrop, and Ryan Coleman. She is preceded in death by her parents Edward C. and Vivian Slaughter Meyers Sr.; her husband Riley Laffoon; and her brother-in-law Charles "Buddy" Stringer. View obituary and send personal condolences online at www.quirkfuneralhome.com Quirk & Son Funeral Home Eunice, LA Published in The News Star on June 2, 2012

In Loving Memory of: Kenny Wayne McKnight 09-03-1963 to 06-02-2011 In loving memory of our precious son. You left this world but not our hearts. We will see you again. We love and miss you. Love you, Mom and Dad Published in The News Star on June 2, 2012

Lois Aaron, 95 DELHI -- Lois Aaron, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery, Epps.

Tom Barker Jr., 65 RAYVILLE -- Tom Barker Jr., a farmer, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Travelers Rest Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. Burial will be in Wham Brake Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

L.V. Brady, 82 MANGHAM -- L.V. "Mike" Brady, a boiler maker, died Wednesday. Services were 11 a.m. Friday at Lone Cherry Baptist Church. Burial was in Lone Cherry Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mary Campbell, 91 Mary Alice Campbell of Monroe, retired high school teacher, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Victory Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Sunday until service time at the church. Private burial will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary E. Carroll, 96 WATERPROOF -- Mary Ella Carroll, a grocery store owner, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Frank W. Denmon Sr., 65 GILBERT -- Frank Wayne Denmon Sr. died Thursday. Graveside services are noon Saturday at Oakley Cemetery. Visitation is 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Maxine B. Doles, 94 RAYVILLE -- Maxine Bryant Doles, a teacher, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Rayville United Methodist Church. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Lucy L. Dotray, 76 Lucy L. Dotray of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Peter Rock Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jean Harris, 80 OAK GROVE -- Jean Harris, a city clerk, died Thursday, Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Homee. Burial will be in Oak Grove City Cemetery.

John Inzina Sr., 92 John Inzina Sr. of Monroe, retired water meter reader for Monroe, died Thursday. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Emily C. McCarty, 62 COLUMBIA -- Emily Causey McCarty, a retired teacher, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

William Sullivan, 74 RAYVILLE -- William Earl "Hoppy" Sullivan, retired school bus driver, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Crewlake Methodist Church, Start. Burial will be in Start Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Freeman, John A.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ, Ruston. Higgs, Katie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Saint Mark Baptist Church, Clayton. Johnson, Patricia Rivers: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe. Knighten, Billy G.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Lee, Robert: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Zion Baptist Church, Peck. Marshall, Damond: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Hope United Methodist Church, Monroe. Miller, Gladys: 11 a.m. Saturday, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Plain Sr., David: 11 a.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville. Scott, Mary E.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Temple, Patricia Jean: 10 a.m. Saturday, Columbia Hill Cemetery, Columbia. Thomisee, Levi: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. John A.M.E. Church, Monroe. Tyler, Barbara: 10 a.m. Saturday, Old Saline Cemetery, Saline. Walters, Larry D.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Locust Hill Baptist Church, Extension. Williams, Robert Earl: 1 p.m. Saturday, Olive Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe.

Jun 3, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Mary Alice Campbell Funeral services for Mary Alice Campbell, 91, of Monroe, will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, June 3, 2012, at Victory Baptist Church with Rev. John Mark Little, Rev. Benton Moore, and Marcia Williamson officiating. Private interment will be at Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mary Alice was born at home in Choudrant, LA. She graduated from Delhi High School, Northeast Jr. College, and Louisiana Tech. She began her career as a Home Demonstration Agent with the LSU Extension Service and later taught Home Economics at Fort Necessity High School. Her greatest joy in life was serving and helping others. Mrs. Campbell passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012, at Christus St. Joseph's Assisted Living. Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph McLeese O'Neal and Ila Edmiston O'Neal; brothers, J. Paul O'Neal and wife Ruth Gowan O'Neal, Fred McLeese O'Neal and wife Mary Lanier O'Neal, and John Hardin O'Neal, and husband of 64 years, Wilby Clement Campbell. Survivors include one son, Wilby O'Neal Campbell and wife Carol Benoit Campbell; one grandson, Brian Michael Campbell and wife Holly Husted Campbell; one granddaughter, Jennifer Campbell Brown and husband Sperry Brown, Jr.; five great grandchildren, Braeden, Bennett and Samantha Brown, and Will and Thomas Campbell; sister-in-law, Pauline Dearman O'Neal; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Gerald Massey, Joe Foy, Raymond Roberts, James E. Wooldridge, and nephews, Joe Mack O'Neal, John O'Neal, Greg O'Neal, Bill O'Neal, and David O'Neal. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 PM until service time at Victory Baptist Church. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Sister Elizabeth and Christus St. Joseph's Assisted Living and staff, St. Joseph's Skill Care, Dr. David Yarbrough and staff, Tommie Nolan, RN, Amedisys Home Health, Dr. Jesse LaPietra and St. Francis Cath Lab, and caregivers Mary and Alberta. A very Special Thank You to Shannon Newton and St. Joseph Hospice for their love and care. Also, a Special Thanks to the Med Nurse Service under the direction of Kate Wiley, RN. Memorials may be made to Victory Baptist Church, 740 Finks Hideaway Road, Monroe, LA 71203, or Fort Necessity Baptist Church, 131 Hwy 871, Fort Necessity, LA 71243, 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 June 3, 2012

Mildred Louise Dixon Gray Funeral Services for Mrs. Mildred Louise Gray, 84, of West Monroe will be held on at 1:00 PM, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Bill Foster officiating. Interment will follow in the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Vicksburg, MS. Mrs. Gray was born on October 6, 1927 and died on June 2, 2012 in West Monroe, Louisiana. She was a member of Claiborne United Methodist Church in West Monroe and retired from Cooper Buick as bookkeeper after 38 years of service. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Roy T. Gray. Survivors: cousin, Audrey Deveney; several nieces and nephews-in-law and many good friends, especially Linda Allison. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gary Davis, Gerald Brown, Charles Miller and Jerry Hollis. Visitation will be from 12:30 PM until service time. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 3, 2012

Billy Frank Hollis Billy Frank Hollis, lifelong resident of Union Parish, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2012 surrounded by all those who loved him deeply. His time here, with us, was spent loving his family and friends. Billy was a gift from God who touched our lives, hearts and souls; for this gift, we will forever be thankful. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00pm Sunday, June 3, 2012 at Farrar Funeral Home with Bro. John Saunders officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Bernice. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Born November 18, 1939, Billy is preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Lamar (Bill) and Theo Milstead Hollis; brother, Jack Nelson Hollis; sister, Sally Redden Webb; brother-in-law, Bobby Sharp; niece, Pamela Denise Hollis. He leaves behind, the love of his life; wife, Patsy Sharp Hollis; daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Tommy Salley; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Shelley Hollis; grandchildren: Perri Fredieu, Joshua Salley, and Erin Salley; brother and sister-in-law, James and Hazel Hollis; brothers-in-law: Larry, Billy and Terry Sharp and many nieces and nephews. Billy allowed his love, kindness, and family to include, Bettye Slocum, Charles Slocum and wife, Fanya; Kennon Slocum and wife, Andrea; Otis and Daphne McDougle; Clyde (Jr.) and Vicki Green, and many adopted grandchildren. His love for the outdoors and animals led Billy to follow in his father's footsteps as a Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries officer. He managed the Union Wildlife Management Area in Union Parish until his retirement from the Department. During his years with the agency, Billy's passion for cooking was often shared with his fellow officers and friends. Billy's greatest pastime was hunting with his wife, Patsy. Billy and Patsy shared a healthy competition of who was the best hunter in the family. Billy would always say he let her win. Billy loved sharing the holidays and Sundays with family and friends - especially Christmas fireworks with his son Richard; brothers-in-law Larry, Bobby, Billy, Terry and nephews. Sunday and holiday dining with family gathered around brought great joy to Billy. One of Billy's most cherished memories was of his beloved pet of 15 years, Little Bit. Pallbearers will be Dennis Hollis, Gary Sharp, Elvin Futch, Michael Calhoun, Jerimy Dutton and Nathan Futch. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Booth, Otis McDougle and Clyde Green, Jr. Visitation is 5-8PM Saturday at Farrar Funeral Home. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfh.com. Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on June 3, 2012

Mary B. Lawler Funeral services for Mary B. Lawler, 55 of Downsville, are at 2:00 PM, on Monday, June 4, 2012, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Dennis Hensley officiating. Mary was born April 18, 1957 in Alexandria, LA and passed away June 1, 2012 in Downsville. She was an x-ray transporter for Glenwood Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Lawler loved her family very much. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard in December of 2010. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Dunn Upshaw and husband Eric; granddaughter, Madison Upshaw; grandsons, Dustin Upshaw and Micheal Dunn; brothers, James R. Johnson and Thomas A. Aubrey; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation is Sunday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 3, 2012

Emily Causey McCarty Funeral services for Mrs. Emily Causey McCarty, age 62 of Columbia, will be held at 10 AM on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at the Apostolic Truth Tabernacle in Grayson with Bro. Sherman Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Visitation will be Monday, June 4, 2012 at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia from 5 PM to 8 PM. Mrs. McCarty was born on February 3, 1950 in Columbia, LA to the union of Dr. Wren Causey, Sr. and Edith Carroll Causey and went to her Heavenly home on Friday, June 1, 2012 at Haven Nursing Center in Columbia. She was a member of Apostolic Truth Tabernacle and Riverside Concert Band. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Tom Dean McCarty and her brothers: Wren Causey, Jr. and Joseph David Causey. Those left to cherish her memory are her three sons: Adam McCarty and wife, Hannah, Joe McCarty and wife, Nicki and Will McCarty; brother, Robin Causey and wife, KaraLe; two sisters: Sarah Wright and husband, Jack and Elizabeth Douglas and husband, Benny; four grandchildren: Tommy Dean McCarty, Maura McCarty, Hannah McCarty and Marion McCarty and several nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be Brian Causey, Ben Causey, Andy Causey, Kemp Wright, J.D. Douglas and Jonathan Douglas. Memorials made be made in Mrs. Emily McCarty's memory to the Apostolic Truth Tabernacle, PO Box 637, Grayson, LA 71435. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star from June 3 to June 5, 2012

Bobby Dewayne Griffin, of West Monroe, a concrete contractor, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary B. Lawler, 55 DOWNSVILLE — Mary B. Lawler, a medical X-ray transporter, died Friday. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Ronald Stigall, 85 WINNSBORO — Ronald Stigall died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Youngs Community Memorial Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Adams, Linda Carol Napp: 2 p.m. Monday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Allen, Robert Edwin "Blue": 2 p.m. Monday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Johnson, Patricia Rivers: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe. Ladart, Jeffery: 10 a.m. Monday, Conway Baptist Church, Farmerville. Marshall, Damond: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Hope United Methodist Church, Monroe. Rogers, Benjamin Alan'Dean: 10 a.m. Monday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Jun 4, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Mattie S. Madden Weldon Funeral services for Mattie S. Madden Weldon, age 95, of Bernice, LA will be 3:00 PM, Monday, June 4, 2012, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. Rev. Michael McIntosh and Rev. Jeff Hurst will officiate the services. Interment will follow in Pisgah Cemetery in Bernice, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Mrs. Weldon was born on November 9, 1916 in Ruston and died June 2, 2012 in Bernice, LA following a brief illness. She was a lifelong member of Pisgah Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband Buster Weldon; siblings, Hazel Madden Jarmon, David Madden; niece, Alma Jarmon Harper; and great grandson, Shadow Batten. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Weldon McIntosh and husband Billy of Bernice; grandson, Michael McIntosh and wife Tonya of Oakdale, LA; granddaughter, Allison Wilson and husband Todd of Lillie, LA; great grandchildren, Jared Wilson and wife Starr of Junction City, AR; Anna Marie Wilson of Junction City, AR; Chance Batten of Lillie, LA; Braydon Wilson of Lillie, LA; Brett Sanders of Oakdale, LA; Karis McIntosh of Oakdale, LA; John Michael of Oakdale, LA; great great grandson, Jayce Wilson of Junction City, AR; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Delores Copeland and Karen Jones. Special thanks to Professional Home Health and Professional Hospice Care. Pallbearers will be Todd Wilson, Chance Batten, Travis Jones, Robert Elliott, Braydon Wilson, and Jared Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronald Madden, Bryant Madden, Roland Worster, and Durwood Matlock. Memorials may be made to Pisgah Cemetery Fund. Visitation will be 1:00 PM until service time at 3:00 PM on Monday, June 4, 2012, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on June 4, 2012

Bobby Dewayne Griffin, of West Monroe, a concrete contractor, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary B. Lawler, 55 DOWNSVILLE — Mary B. Lawler, a medical X-ray transporter, died Friday. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Ronald Stigall, 85 WINNSBORO — Ronald Stigall died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Youngs Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Jun 5, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Maxine Vickers Crockett Funeral services for Maxine Vickers Crockett will be held 3:00 PM, Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at the Feazel Chapel, First Baptist Church West Monroe with Rev. Woods Watson officiating. Interment will follow at the Riverview Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation will be held Tuesday June 5 at the Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and Wednesday June 6 at Feazel Chapel from 2:00 PM until service time. Maxine was born July 20, 1935 in Mangham LA and died June 3, 2012 at her home in West Monroe. She was a graduate of Northeast Louisiana University and a retired accountant for Bancroft Bag Company. Maxine attended First Baptist Church West Monroe, where she was an active member of the Agape Sunday school class. She previously served as Treasurer for Central Baptist Church in Monroe and Forrest Glade Baptist Church in West Monroe. A long-time volunteer at St. Francis Hospital in Monroe, Maxine enjoyed being of service to others. Her ready smile, good humor, and even temper were a treasure to friends and family alike. A loving and wonderful mother and grandmother, her practicality and wisdom were of value to all who knew her. She will be most remembered by her love for her Heavenly Father and family, a legacy that will never be forgotten. She was preceded in death by her husband David Hoyle Crockett in July 2005. Her survivors include son David H. Crockett Jr. and wife Suzanne Crockett; son Derek Crockett and wife Twila Crockett; daughter Diane Crockett Tippen and husband Clay Tippen; son Dwight Crockett and wife Michele Crockett; and grandchildren Joshua Crockett, Summer Crockett, Savanna Edwards, Ashlyn Edwards, Caleb Crockett, and Jason Crockett. Pallbearers will be Randy Barnes, Danny Bignar, Skip Caissie, John Cook, Scotty Ingram, and Billy Loveland. Memorials may be made to Northeast Baptist School: 5225 I 20 Service Rd West Monroe, LA 71292. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 5, 2012

Carl Donald Ingram Mr. Carl Donald Ingram, 85, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 6, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Waymon Warren officiating. Interment will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery in Lake Providence, LA. Don was born April 13, 1927 in Liddieville, LA and died on June 3, 2012 at the Madison Parish Hospital in Tallulah after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Don was a United States Navy Veteran serving in World War II and the Korean War. After his military service, he graduated from LSU with a degree in Civil Engineering. He retired from the Louisiana Department of Public Works. He was a 32nd degree Mason, member of Barak Shrine, and past Worthy Grand Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star. Don was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita; parents, Austin and Jennie Ingram; brother, Mayo Ingram, and granddaughter, Nichole Goodnite. Survivors: Brother, J. A. Ingram; children, Don Ingram, Jr. and wife, Cynthia and their daughter, Aurora; Son, Steve Moss and wife, Sarah and their children, Baron, Bronson, and Jeremiah Moss, and Paige Haley; Daughter, Collette Myers and husband, George and their children Wendy Horton, Capt. George S. Myers, Jr. US Army, and Art Myers; Daughter, Norine Goodnite and husband, Claude and their son, Claude Goodnite, II; Great Grandchildren, Shelly, Stephen, Samuel Moss; Katie Goodnite, Cameron Wynn; Dusti Goodnite Haney, Dean and Taylor Goodnite; Pvt. Zeke Myers, US Army, and Tiffany Horton; Taylor Myers; K C, George, and Rosie Myers; Cody Moss; Isaiah Moss and Falyn Greenwell; Josh, Caroline and Gracie Haley; great great grandchildren, Averyonna Goodnite; David Goodnite; Emilio Mijarez. Pallbearers will be Claude Goodnite, II, Baron Moss, Bronson Moss, Jeremiah Moss, Capt. George S. Myers, Jr. US Army, and Pvt. Zeke Myers US Army. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM, Wednesday, until time of service. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 5, 2012

Charles K. McMillon Funeral services for Charles K. McMillon, age 79, of Bosco, will be held 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 7, 2012, at Bosco Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce Underwood officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the church. Charles was born January 13, 1933 to Newt and Hattie Anderson McMillon in Kilbourne, LA and he passed from this life on June 3, 2012 at his residence. He worked in the paper industry for 44 years. He was a member of Bosco Baptist Church. He was one of a kind. He loved hunting, gardening, and being outdoors. He loved his children and grandchildren very much. He was preceded in death by his wife: Betty Redden McMillon; son: Norman Glenn McMillon; his parents; three brothers: Norman, Jimmy, and Buddy McMillon; sister: Sue McMillon Key. He is survived by two sons: Charles Gregory McMillon and his wife Janet of Farmerville; Kenneth Wayne McMillon and his wife Onita of Monroe; daughter: Brenda McMillon Carr and her husband Wayne of Monroe; two brothers: James McMillon and Mike McMillon; sister: Beverly Ortner; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and a host of friends. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. You may send online condolences to the McMillon family at www.riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on June 5, 2012

Helon Price Rutledge Funeral services for Mrs. Helon Price Rutledge, 91, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 6, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Dr. George Wortham officiating. Interment will be in Hasley Cemetery. Under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Rutledge died June 4, 2012 at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA. Helon was a charter member of the Highland Presbyterian Church in West Monroe, LA and taught Kindergarten for many years, which was her lifelong passion. She was a school teacher having served in numerous school systems during her career. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Samuel Rutledge, Grandson, Kevin Ray Rutledge, Sisters, Nina P. Giddens and Peggy P. Ford, and Brother, Tony Price. Survivors: Her children, Bobby Rutledge and wife, Malva, John P. Rutledge and wife, Jill, and Rebecca R. Hall and husband, Steve; Grandchildren, John P. Rutledge, Jr. and wife, Stacy, Tamara R. Spurgeon and husband, Jarrett, Rachel H. Cooper and husband, Kendall, Josh Hall, and Charlotte Turner; Sister-in-law Dot Price, numerous nieces, nephews and her beloved extended family. Pallbearers will be Jarrett Spurgeon, Josh Hall, Kendall Cooper, Trey Rutledge, Chris Sasser, Percy A. Ford, Jr. Honorary pallbearer will be Jack Dement. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe. The family would like to give special thanks to Mrs. Rutledge's caregiver, Georgiana Lyons. 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 June 5, 2012

Lonnie Smith Funeral services for Lonnie Mae Smith, 79, of Edgewood, are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at Goodwill Church of God in Goodwill, LA with Rev. Jason Strong officiating. Visitation will be at Cox Funeral Home in Oak Grove, LA, on Tuesday evening, June 5, 2012, 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Local arrangements are with Hiett's LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point, TX. Lonnie Mae Smith was born in West Carroll Parish, LA, on April 16, 1933, to Joseph Erwin and Isabell McCullough Smith. She lived In Oak Grove, LA most of her younger years. Lonnie married Thurlan Smith on February 6, 1954, in Vicksburg, MS. During the early years of their marriage they made their home in Lake Providence, LA. They moved to Mountain View, AR. where they lived until moving to Edgewood in 2008. Lonnie Mae loved quilting and watching baseball, especially the Cardinals. While living in Louisiana, Lonnie Mae attended Goodwill Church of God in Oak Grove. Lonnie Mae is preceded in death by her parents, Erwin & Isabell Smith, husband, of fifty six years, Thurlan Smith and brothers, Elbert Smith, Lucian Smith and Odell Smith. She is survived by son, Mark Smith and wife, Stacie of Edgewood; daughter, Karen Nash and husband, Jerry of Mansfield; brother, Garry Smith and wife, Charlotte of Starkville, MS; sister, Peggy Smith and husband, Harrell of Cut Off, LA; grandchildren, Trey Guenard and wife, Alisha, Lance Guenard, Chris Nash and wife, Kim, Jason Nash and wife, Amber and Jerad Nash; and great-grandchildren, Bryant, Cooper, Austin, Tanner, Sidney and Scarlett. Online Registry/Condolence: www.hlfhs.com Hiett's LyBrand Funeral Home Wills Point, TX Published in The News Star on June 5, 2012

Jun 6, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Billie K. Rachell Funeral services for Mrs. Billie K. Rachell, 66 of Downsville, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Monroe, LA with Father Joe Puthuppally officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday beginning at 10:00 AM with rosary at 11:30 AM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Billie was born on March 4, 1946 in Monroe to John Trezevant Hammond and Dorothy Miller Hammond. She passed away peacefully in Monroe, LA on June 4, 2012 after a lengthy illness. After retiring from her nursing and EMT career at E.A. Conway Hospital, Billie dedicated her life to her family and the Church. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy. She was an avid outdoorsman and loved to fish. She shared her creative talents through oil painting, statue restorations and crafts. She was an excellent cook and produced award winning jellies. Her dedication to Christ was shown through her humble service to others and the Church. She was a long time member of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Calhoun and an ordained lay sister of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Fransiscian Missionaries. Billie was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Lea Tolbert; daughter, Nanette Cappo Wise; sons, Robert Cappo, Joel Rachell and Lynn Rachell and two infant children. Billie is survived by her loving husband of thirty- one years, Leon Rachell; sister, Barbara Duprey; sons; Anthony Cappo and Timmy Cappo; daughters; Evelyn Rachell DeAngelo and husband Stephen and Dawn Rachell Wiltberger and husband Jon; eighteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Anthony Cappo, Jr., Jonathan Cappo, Tim Cappo, Sr., Tim Cappo, Jr., Stephen DeAngelo, Tommy Holmes, Noel Rachell, Jon Wiltberger, II, Jon Wiltberger, III, Daniel Wiltberger. In lieu of flowers the family requests loving donations to http://www.fsolph.org/memorials-tributes.php Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 6, 2012

Howard L. Robinson Funeral services for Howard L. Robinson, 88, of Monroe, are 3:00 PM on Wednesday, June 6th, 2012, in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. Johnny Miller officiating. Interment service follows in Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Robinson was born March 10th, 1924, and passed away on Tuesday, June 5th, 2012 in Bastrop at Cherry Ridge Nursing Home. A retired engineer for Louisiana Gas, Howard was a US Army Air Corps veteran of World War II where he served as a nose gunner on B-24 bombers. He was also a member of the New Hope Baptist Church of Monroe. Survivors include his beloved wife of over 43 years, Martha King Robinson; son, Robert H. "Bob" Robinson and wife, Linda; daughter, Cheryl Quinn and husband, Richard; grandchildren, Brandon Robinson and wife, Marlene, Cheri, Michael, and Richard Quinn; and great grandchildren, Kyle and Ella Robinson. Pallbearers are Henry Hays, Bill Hampton, David Beezley, Sig Gorman, Lanny McVay, and Perry Jeselink. Visitation is Wednesday afternoon from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, 1200 Lamy Lane. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 6, 2012Judy M. Bradford, 60 Judy Monica Blackmon Bradford of Monroe, an office manager, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Billie Bullock, 83 OAK GROVE — Billie Bullock, retired pipeliner and produce salesman, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Harvest Assembly of God Church. Visitation will be at the church until service time. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Maxine V. Crockett, 76 Maxine Vickers Crockett of West Monroe, an accountant, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Feazel Chapel, First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Thomas L. Gibson, 73 Thomas L. Gibson of Monroe died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Charles Greer, 48 Charles Greer of Monroe, a construction worker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5:45 p.m. Friday with family hour from 6-7 p.m. at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Celestine Hammons, 89 RUSTON — Celestine "Pete" Edmiston Hammons, drug store clerk, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Owens Memorial Chapel. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Carl D. Ingram, 85 TALLULAH — Carl Donald Ingram, a civil engineer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Charles Jones Sr., 70 Charles Jones Sr. of Monroe, a laborer, died May 30. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Merdis Jones, 81 DETROIT, Mich. — Merdis Jones, formerly of Monroe, a nurse's aide, died May 28. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mary Goss Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Jerry G. Leonard, 48 Jerry G. Leonard of Monroe, a custodian, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at Powerhouse Church of God and Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Helon P. Rutledge, 91 Helon Price Rutledge of West Monroe, a teacher, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Ora Willis, 77 Ora Willis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Little Flower Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Bilberry, Willie Mae: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Farrar, Mildred M.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Pine Grove Baptist Church, Bastrop. Gaskin, Willis W.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Zoar Cemetery, near Chatham. Griffin, Bobby Dewayne: 10 a.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Smith, Lonnie Mae: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Goodwill Church of God, Goodwill. Stigall, Ronald Ruben: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Tyson, Jean Lee: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Jun 7, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Judy Monica Blackman Bradford Funeral services for Judy Monica Blackman Bradford will be held at 2 P.M. Friday, June 8, 2012 in the chapel of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop, LA. Officiating will be Bro. Paul Carter along with Bro. Ruben Weaver, pastor of Faith Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M. Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Golden Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Bastrop. Judy was born December 20, 1951 in Bastrop to Jimmie and Dorothy Mayo Blackman and is preceded in death by her father. Judy passed away peacefully on Monday, June 4, 2012 in Tulsa, OK where she had undergone treatment.She had devoted her life to her family, her career and spending her time with numerous friends and relatives. She had worked as office manager in the automobile industry, serving the last decade at Sparks Nissan-Kia in Monroe, LA. She was regarded as one of the most highly qualified in her field, and was loved by all who worked with her. Judy is survived by her husband, Keith Ivy Bradford; her mother, Dorothy Ann Mayo Blackman; daughter, Shelly Stewart Brabston and husband Tom; granddaughters, Lauren and Taylor Brabston; sister, Janet Blackman Harper and niece Breanna Harper; step-sons, Mike Bradford and wife Angie, Bill Bradford and wife Jennie, Jonathan Bradford and wife Gwen, George Bradford and wife Phensri; a step-daughter, Charlotte Bradford and eight step-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Billy Hayman, Greg Hayman, Larry Blackman, David Haddock, Hymie Bradford, George Bradford, K.C. Priest and John H. Harper. Honorary pallbearers are George Clark, William Sparks, Will Shelby, Justin Yerger, Steve Beasley and Bro. David Chapman. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on June 7, 2012

Lynn Fant Funeral services honoring the life of Lynn Fant, 60, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, June 8, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA with Dr. George Wortham officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Lynn Fant was born on June 13, 1951 in Talladega, AL and passed away on June 5, 2012 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Lynn was a faithful Christian servant of our Lord Jesus Christ and was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder. Lynn worked as a counselor for JTPA. He was a member of his church choir and a former member of the Masterworks Choir in Monroe. His creative and artistic talents were admired by many. Lynn was preceded in death by his parents, Coach Lenny Fant and Jo Hethcox Fant. He is survived by his sister, Wanda Fant Smith and her husband, Vance Smith; nephews, Brandon Cruse, Bo Smith and wife, Megan and daughter Madison and nieces, Janna Smith and Shawna Smith Jones and her husband, Mark and children, Vivien Grant and Seth Jones; as well as his loving and devoted friend, Dr. Ruth Smith and family friends, Barney and Lauretta Tucker. Lynn had a loving and gentle spirit and was loved by all who knew him. He was devoted to his family, friends, and his church. His trust and faith in his Lord gave him the courage to fight and accept God's will for his life. He will be missed by those whose lives he touched throughout his life. Memorials may be made to: The Lenny Fant Scholarship Program, The American Cancer Society , or Highland Presbyterian Church. Pallbearers will be: Brandon Cruse, Bo Smith, Barney Tucker, Trevor Melder, Chris Michaelides, and Eric Pani. Honorary pallbearers are: John Kelly, Jim Gregory, Frank Kistler, and Jack Dement. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 7, 2012

Betty Jo Keys Harrelson-Sawyer Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Jo Keys Harrelson-Sawyer, 78, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, June 8, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Rev. James Gardner officiating. Interment will be in Hasley Cemetery. Mrs. Sawyer died June 5, 2012 at the West Monroe Guest House. Betty was born January 20, 1934 in Winnsboro, LA and lived in West Monroe for over 57 years. She was a member of the McClendon Baptist Church, where she served her Lord as a Sunday School teacher and member of the choir. She retired from J. C. Penney's with over 20 years of service. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Levi Harrelson and Alvin B. Sawyer, her parents, Lonnie and Rosa Keys, brother, Buckey Keys and brother-in-law/friend, Odis Arnold. Survivors: Son, Mike Harrelson and his wife, Vickie M. Harrelson; step-grandson, Michael David Spillers, and great grandson, Brendan Spillers; two sisters, Wanda Joy Arnold and Margueritte Reed and her husband, Clifton; brother, Kenneth Keys and wife, Maurice; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Robert Gates, Arnold Walker, Buck Brister, James Keys, Percy A. Ford, Jr., and Ron Barfield. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, she would request you make donations to the Children's Ministry of McClendon Baptist Church, as she always said they are our future. Special Thanks to the staff of Hospice Compassus and the West Monroe Guest House for their loving care. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 7, 2012

Don Haynes Funeral Services for Don Haynes, 70, of West Monroe, LA will be held on Friday, June 8, 2012 at 10:00 AM in Ouachita Baptist Church in West Monroe with Rev. Eddie Shoemaker and Pastor Dennis Hensley officiating. Graveside services will be held Friday, June 8, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Hamburg Cemetery. Don Haynes was born on January 15, 1942 in Crossett, Arkansas and passed away on June 5, 2012. He was a kind hearted man who when he saw a need tried to fill it. He loved doing things for others and helping others. In his younger days, he was an avid fisherman and camper. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jessie H. Haynes and Ozelle Haynes; and his sister, Jane Haynes. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Donna Haynes; mother-in-law, Anita Reed; brothers-in-law, Monroe Reed and David Reed; sister-in-law, Mary Capps; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Michael Capps, Kevin Reed, Monroe Reed, David Reed, Scott Goldstein, and Thom Hoeflinger. Honorary Pallbearers Tom Vickery, Nicky Smith, and H.A. Wilson Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, June 7, 2012. Memorials may be made to Peniel Baptist Church and Ouachita Baptist Church. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 7, 2012

Jun 8, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Wyman"Butch" Ellis Brown Wyman "Butch" Ellis Brown of Houston, Texas, age 73, was born on December 3, 1938. He was called to his heavenly home on May 30, 2012 following a short illness. Mr. Brown was retired but had a long and distinguished career in the paper converting business. His last employment in this industry was with The Newark Group where he was the General Manager of their plant in Monroe, Louisiana. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his father, Ken Brown, his mother, Dorothy Rhodes nee' Evans, a son-in-law, Don Tinsley and a son Shane Jason Brown. He is survived by his wife Rande Newsome Brown, daughters Terri Chancey and husband Charles of Tuscaloosa, AL., Kim Willingham and husband Pat of Orange Beach, AL., Lisa Tinsley of Tuscaloosa, AL., Shannon Edmonds and husband Lawson of Livingston AL. son Tony Brown and wife Susan of Northport., AL., step-sons John B Newsome of Gilmer, Texas and Charles Joe Zuber, Jr. of Houston, Texas and a step-daughter Cristen Janak and husband Damian of Santa Fe, Texas. He is also survived by grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Mr. Brown will be missed by all, especially his grandchildren who thought he was a wonderful "PawPaw". A private family memorial for Mr. Brown is planned. A date has not been set at this time. The family requests that if memorials are made it be to the American Cancer Society . Published in The News Star from June 9 to June 11, 2012

Katherine A. Hobdy On Saturday morning June 2, 2012 God rewarded Katherine A. Hobdy for her service by calling her home after a long battle with cancer. She was married to the late J.B. Hobdy and was the mother of two children. Katherine served the community in various capacities: music educator in the Winn Parish School System, musician at the Union Hill and Oak Ridge Baptist churches; musician and teacher in the New Hope Baptist Association and parish singing conventions; mission sister, deaconess, church treasurer and Sunday School teacher at the Union Hill Baptist Church; the Winn Parish Library Board; the local cancer survivors' organization and the Black school reunion committee. She leaves to mourn her daughter, Rise' Jones (Archie); son, William Hobdy (Deyna); sister, Ruthie Smith (George); half-sister, Annie Sanders; five grandchildren - Chaning and Jasmine Jones, Ndia and Kareese Hobdy and Cayden McCoy; one great-granddaughter, Laylah Maryee Johnson; one aunt, Lucy Hester; and a host of other relatives, friends and those whose lives she may have touched during her life. Funeral services will be at the Union Hill Baptist Church on June 9 2012 at 11:00 a.m. The viewing will also be at the Union Hill Baptist Church on June 8 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Winnfield Funeral Home Winnfield, LA Published in The News Star on June 9, 2012

Virginia Cook Holt Virginia Cook Holt, 89, died Saturday in Roseburg, Oregon. Virginia was born in Blytheville, Arkansas December 17, 1922 to the late Mervin and Florence Cook. She graduated from Gosnell High School, Gosnell, Arkansas. In November 1942 she married Robert L. Holt, then a Lieutenant and decorated pilot in the US Army Air Corps. She was a devoted wife throughout their journeys on duty in the Air Force from Colorado Springs, CO to Guam in the Marianas Islands. Her only child, Gary, was born in 1946. The course of her life then took her from Oxford, Mississippi to Chapel Hill, North Carolina as she supported the educational activities of her husband. Ultimately these efforts lead to a professorship of chemistry at ULM for Dr. Holt and a managing teller position for Mrs. Holt at Ouachita National Bank. Virginia was an active member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Monroe for 50 years. Her focus outside of church was family, travel, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert L. Holt, who died June 27, 1993, and her sister Thelma Stabler of Hollywood, Florida. She is survived by her son, Robert Gary Holt, M.D. and his wife, Darlena, of Roseburg, Oregon; by 5 grandchildren, Claiborne, Devin, Avery, Graham, and Maia; by two great-grandchildren, Quinn and Josephine; by her sister Bonnie and her husband, Richard Justinger of New Braunfels, Texas; and her dearest friend, Tommie Letson of Monroe. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1901 Lexington Ave. in Monroe, on Monday June 11, 2012 at 2:00 PM. Burial will be Wednesday June 13, 2012 in Blytheville, Arkansas. Published in The News Star from June 8 to June 10, 2012

Robert L. McAllister Robert L. McAllister of West Monroe was born Feb. 22, 1933 in Macon, GA, and passed away on June 5, 2012. Robert served in the U.S. Air Force. Robert donated his body to LSU Science and Research. He was a member of the Jackson Street Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Mary Anton McAllister. Published in The News Star on June 9, 2012

Van Beasley Funeral services for Van Beasley of Jonesboro will be held at 3:00PM, June 9, 2012 at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Beasley entered into rest with his Lord and Savior on June 7, 2012 after a brief illness. Mr. Beasley was a life-long resident of Jackson Parish, forty of those years spent as a law enforcement officer. He served twenty years as chief deputy of Jackson Parish and twenty years as the sheriff of Jackson Parish. He loved the people of Jackson Parish and lived to serve and protect them. He loved riding horses, water-skiing, and most of all riding the many beloved Harley Davidson motorcycles he owned throughout the years. He also loved and enjoyed spending time with his family. Mr. Beasley is survived by his wife, Linda Ware Beasley, daughter, Vanette Sears and her husband Mike of Caddo Mills, Texas, step-daughter, Phyllis Lawrence of Shreveport, step-son, Philip Lawrence of New Orleans, six grandchildren, one step-grandaughter, ten great grandchildren, and one step-great grandaughter, one sister, Katie Gatlin of Jonesboro, and one niece, Kathyvan Osborne. Visitation will be June 8, 2012, from 4:00PM to 9:00PM at Edmonds Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2012, at 3: 00PM with internment at the Jonesboro Cemetery immediately following the funeral. Memorials may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association or the the American Cancer Association. Published in The News Star on June 9, 2012

Donald Ray Willett Memorial Services for Donald Ray Willett, 80, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, June 10, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with John Tellifero officiating. Interment will follow in the Kilpatrick's Serenity Garden. Donald was born on May 4, 1932 and passed away on June 7, 2012. Mr. Willett was a member of First United Methodist Church West Monroe. He retired from Graphic Packaging after more than 40 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in the Korean War. Mr. Willett was an expert archer and an avid golfer; who made a hole in one during his playing days. He enjoyed baking birthday cakes for friends. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, wife Ethel Willett. Survivors include daughter, Cathie Bryant and husband, Keith; son, Carl Willett and wife Mary Lynn; grandchildren, Randi Marie Smith and fiancé, George Addicott; Nancy Smith Knighten and husband Wesley; David Willett and wife Tara; Carlin Willett, Evan Michael Willett; great-grandchild John Marshall Knighten; sisters, Dorothy Robert and husband Curtis; Linda Guin and husband Bob, Letha Gregory, and Elizabeth Docton; brother, Neal Willett and wife Bonnie; and numerous nieces and nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jim Bryant, Bo Thornton, Bobby Haisty, Bobby Lemoine, Bill Clark and Jimmy Wall. Visitation will be held from 12:30 PM until service time on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice . Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 9, 2012

Jun 9, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Barry H. Odom Barry H. Odom, 68, a retired insurance agent of Chatham La died Sunday. Private services will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 10, 2012

Marjorie Eloise Spicer Funeral services for Marjorie Eloise Spicer, 91, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, June 11, 2012, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Bodie Spicer officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Spicer, a lifelong resident of Monroe, passed away June 8, 2012. She worked as a butcher for Davis Grocery in Monroe for 13 years. Mrs. Spicer was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Ray Spicer; parents, Geneva and Fred Cottingham; two brothers, Earl Cottingham and Dewey R. Cottingham; and great granddaughter, Hannah Wilson. Survivors include her four children, June Rickman and husband Rick of West Monroe, Bodie Spicer and wife Mary Alice of West Monroe, Buddy Spicer and wife Peggie of Rowlett, TX, and Birl Spicer and wife Twyla of West Monroe. Mrs. Spicer leaves a legacy of 12 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be her sons and grandsons. Visitation will be Monday from 1:00 PM until service time at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. The family wishes to thank the staff of Cherry Ridge Nursing Home of Bastrop. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online Condolences/Registry: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 10, 2012

Donald Lee Ware Funeral Services for Donald Lee Ware, 82 of West Monroe will be held on 10:00 AM Monday, June 11, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, with Rev. George Wortham officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Ware was born on December 4, 1929 and passed away on June 9, 2012 at Ridgecrest Nursing Home. He was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church. Mr. Ware was an avid boxer and also coached boxing for many years. Survivors include his daughter, Cynthia Ware. Visitation will be held from 3:30 PM until 5:30 PM Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials may be made to Highland Presbyterian Church. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 10, 2012

Charlotte Jean Adcock, 58 RAYVILLE — Charlotte Jean Adcock, a medical records clerk, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Visitation is noon until time of the service Friday. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery.

Donna Chappell, 55 BASTROP — Donna Blackwell Chappell, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery.

Calvin Douglas, infant Calvin Douglas of Monroe died Tuesday. Graveside services are noon Monday at St. John Cemetery, Farmerville. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop under the direction on Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lynn Fant, 60 Lynn Fant of West Monroe, counselor for JTPA, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

Jessie D. Haynes, 70 Jessie Don Haynes of West Monroe, an auto body repairman, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Ouachita Baptist Church, West Monroe. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Hamburg Cemetery, Hamburg, Ark. under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Spc. Kendrick James, 22 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Kendrick James, formerly of Bastrop, serving in the Army, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction on Tennant Funeral Home,

Bastrop. Bettye Joe Knox, 83 LYNWOOD, Calif. — Bettye Joe Knox, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Sgt. David LaDart, 26 FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Sgt. David LaDart died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

William H. Linebaugh, 75 WINNSBORO — William H. Linebaugh, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Odell Rogers, 79 Odell Rogers of Monroe, a housekeeper, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Holly Grove Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Betty Jo Sawyer, 78 Betty Jo Keys Harrelson Sawyer of West Monroe, a retail sales associate, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Willie A. Secrease Willie A. Secrease of West Monroe, a retired educator, died Wednesday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

Davis Smith, 31 KLEIN, Texas — Davis Smith, a cook, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Pleasent Green Baptist Church, Richwood. Visitation 1-6 p.m. at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Alice T. Wallace, 84 BASTROP — Alice Thomas Wallace, retired from the Morehouse Parish Food Stamp Office, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Murlin L. Womack, 91 QUITMAN — Murlin L. Womack, a stock prep operator, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sweetwater Cemetery, Quitman.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Bradford, Judy Monica Blackmon: 2 p.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Brady, Ruthie M.: noon Saturday, Newellton Chapel Baptist Church, Newellton. Brown, Neomia: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Bryant, Jerry Deleon: 1 p.m. Friday, Hargis Baptist Church, Hargis. Crist, Evelyn Brashier: 11 a.m. Friday, Mount Ararat Baptist Church, Downsville. Deville, Louise Jones: 10 a.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Gibson, Thomas L.: 1 p.m. Friday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Greer, Charles: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bright Oak Baptist Church, Monroe. Hammons, Celestine "Pete" Edmiston: 2 p.m. Friday, Owens Memorial Chapel, Ruston. Hollinquest, Glen: 2 p.m. Friday, St. Luke Baptist Church, Bonita. James, Frankie: 1 p.m. Monday, Rankin Chapel, Rayville. James, Kendrick: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop. Jones Sr., Charles: 10 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Jones, Merdis: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mary Goss Baptist Church, Monroe. Keysacker, Betty: 3 p.m. Friday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Leonard, Jerry G.: noon Saturday, Powerhouse Church of God and Christ, Monroe. Robertson, Eulius: 2 p.m. Friday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Willis, Ora: 1 p.m. Saturday, Little Flower Catholic Church, Monroe.

Jun 10, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Jun 11 , 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Bernard "Bernie" Farrar Funeral services for Bernard "Bernie" Farrar, 87 of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 12, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Joe Senn officiating. Interment will follow at Union Grove Cemetery in Lillie, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Farrar was born July 6, 1924 in Lillie, LA and passed away June 9, 2012 in West Monroe, LA. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in its European theater. Bernard retired from Manville after 30 years of service. Mr. Farrar was an avid hunter. Bernard is survived by his wife, Donnie Farrar; one son, Steven Farrar; two stepdaughters, Brenda Ingram and husband Mark, and Pam Hilton and husband Bob; one brother, Harrell Farrar and wife Norma; two grandchildren, Christy Ingram, and Candace Spicer and husband Dylan; and special friends, Kim and Marilyn Wilson and their children, Michael Wilson and wife Mindy, and Staci Coburn and husband Bryant. Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 11, 2012

James W. Hendrixson Funeral services for James W. Hendrixson, Sr., 90, of Monroe will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Highland Park Baptist Church in Monroe with Rev. Larry Linson officiating. Interment is to follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe. Mr. Hendrixson was born May 28, 1922 in Clarks, LA, and passed away June 8, 2012 in Monroe, LA. James loved his family very much. He was a retired owner of Hendrixson Trucking and pipeline inspector for Texas Eastern Gas. Mr. Hendrixson was a member and deacon of Highland Park Baptist Church. James was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II and served on the U.S.S. Bradford. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Pauline in 2004; nephew, Rocky Donivan; niece Gayle Childress; and great nephew, Jonah Pickering. James is survived by his son, James W. 'Jim' Hendrixson, Jr.; brother, Wayne Hendrixson of Columbia; nephew, Jerry Wayne Hendrixson and wife Pam of West Monroe; nieces, Margaret Sue Reagan, Eddie Joy Donivan, Barbara Taylor, Denise Donivan; sister-in-law Darlene Donivan; and a number of great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Memorial donations may be made to PAWS of Northeast Louisiana (Pet Assistance Welfare Society) at P.O. Box 15432, Monroe, LA 71207 or through their website www.pawsnela.org/ in lieu of flowers. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 11, 2012

Sergeant David I. "Bubba" LaDart SGT David I. "Bubba" LaDart, 25, was born September 13, 1986 in West Monroe, LA and passed away June 4, 2012. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. He loved his family very much and was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and brother-in-law. David was preceded in death by his nephew Derek Beall. Survivors include his wife Halee LaDart and son, Brayden LaDart of Louisiana; nieces and nephews, Christian Donaldson, Cierstyn Donaldson, Zane Beall, Zoey Beall, Austin LaDart, Daulton LaDart, Haven LaDart, and Noah Morris. David graduated from West Monroe High School and served in the U.S. Army. SGT LaDart's military awards include the Army Accommodation Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with Bronze Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, and the Overseas Ribbon. SGT LaDart graduated from the Warrior Leaders Course and served in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Pallbearers will be United States Army Honor Guard. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 11, 2012

Charlotte L. McFadden Funeral services for Charlotte L. McFadden age 72 of Columbia will be held 10am Tuesday June 12,2012 from the sanctuary of Columbia Heights Baptist Church in Columbia with Rev. Eddie Riley and Rev. Stewart Bedillion officiating. Interment will follow in the Rocky Springs Baptist Church Cemetery at Lisbon, LA under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Visitation will be on Monday evening June 11 from 5pm to 8pm, at the funeral home located at 7131 U S Highway 165 in Columbia. Charlotte Ann Lowrey McFadden born February 12, 1940 to the union of Barbara White and the late Dale Lowrey of Lisbon, La and passed from this life on June 9th 2012 at Citizens Medical Center in Columbia after a brave fight with cancer. She was proceeded in death by her grandparents Ben and Mary Louise White and Larkin and Ola Surmartha Lowrey all of Lisbon, Louisiana. She is survived by her husband of 49 years Merton Elgin McFadden of Columbia, La., daughter Surmartha Maye Wallace and husband Jim of Columbia, La., son Michael Elgin McFadden and wife Sherri of San Juan Capistrano, Calif., and daughter Cynthia Louise Simmons and husband Ron of Gautier, Miss., mother Barbara Lowrey Hussey, and sister Barbara Dale Dowling of West Monroe, La. Grandchildren Dale Brantley Wallace, Jaime Marie Wallace, Olivia Nicole McFadden, Sydney Claire McFadden, Emma Grace McFadden, Adam Simmons and wife Kandis, Tucker Simmons and great grandchildren Kensly Simmons and Luke Simmons, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Charlotte graduated from Bastrop High School and attended La. Tech University and graduated from Northeast Louisiana University with a degree in Music Education. She taught music in Caldwell Parish Schools for a year, directed music at Columbia Heights Baptist Church for many years and sang in area churches. She directed the puppet ministry at Columbia Heights Baptist for over 10 years. Her desire was to teach the Bible to women and children and she did so with a desire for all to grow in their walk with the Lord. She taught children in Sunday School and Bible School, directed Women's ministry, and taught adult women's Sunday School. She began a scripture scrapbook ministry at Banks Springs Baptist Church where she was a member. These books were distributed to hospitals, nursing homes, prisons, and as a special ministry to cancer patients. The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Shroff and the staff of Citizens Medical Center for their care during her illness. Charlotte requested in lieu of flowers, memorials be sent to the following: Banks Springs Baptist Church, PO Box 867, Columbia, La. 71418 Old Bethel Christian Academy, PO Box 95, Clarks, La. 71415 Rocky Springs Baptist Church, PO Box 254, Lisbon, La. 71048 Focus on the Family, PO Box 2086, Omaha, Ne. 68103-2086 Serving as pallbearers will be Steven Hatten, Lee Townsend, Eric Tarver, Bob Wallace, Dwight Rogers, Ryan Riley, Chris Bennett, and Ronnie Darden. Honorary pallbearers will be David Johnson, Randy Hatten, Jerry Douglas, Bob McIlwain, Rector Hopgood, and Ed Lindsey. Online registry/condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, Louisiana Published in The News Star on June 11, 2012

COLUMBIA -- Loretta Kenney died Sunday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

Mary A. Miller, 80 WINNFIELD -- Mary Alice Miller, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are at 1 p.m. Monday at Garden Of Memories. Visitation is 11 a.m. Monday at Southern Funeral Homes, Winnfield.

Eduardo F. Moya, 71 Eduardo F. Moya of Monroe, an architect, died Saturday. Memorial services will be at a later date under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Janet H. Newell, 69 OAK GROVE -- Janet H. Newell, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hill Baptist Church near Oak Grove. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial is in Kilbourne Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Marjorie E. Spicer, 91 Marjorie Eloise Spicer of Monroe, a butcher, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Monday until service time at the mausoleum chapel. Burial is Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Huey Stephens, 73 Huey Stephens of Monroe, a drag line operator for the state, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Donald L. Ware, 82 Donald Lee Ware, of West Monroe, a postal carrier, died Saturday. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Cooper, Helen Bryant: 2 p.m. Monday at Highway Chapel Church of God, Hodge. Day, Nina M.: 11 a.m. Monday at Oak Ridge Baptist Cemetery, Oak Ridge. Douglas, Calvin: noon Monday, St. John Cemetery, Farmerville. Frisby, Mary Lou Posey: 10 a.m. Monday at Jonesboro Assembly of God Church. James, Frankie: 1 p.m. Monday, Rankin Chapel, Rayville. Johnson, Billie Jack Sr.: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. LaDart, Sgt. David I. 'Bubba': 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Hendrixson, James W. Sr.: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Highland Park Baptist Church, Monroe. Huff, Gary Wayne Sr.: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home. Sutherlin, John D.: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Fish Bayou Baptist Church, Swampers.

Jun 12, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Dolores McGough Anding Funeral services for Dolores McGough Anding 81, of West Monroe, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 13, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Bro. Don DeLukie will be officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Anding died June 9, 2012 in Tyler, Texas and she was born February 23, 1931 in West Monroe, LA. She worked at White Systems in Monroe for 22 years and was affectionately known as "Miss Dolores" at Sylvia's Daycare in West Monroe. She was a member of White's Ferry Road Church of Christ in West Monroe. Dolores was preceded in death by her parents John W. McDough and Ella Dean McGough, her husband Fred Huey Anding and daughter, Wanda Karen Anding. Dolores is survived by her son Greg Anding and wife Susan of Tyler, Texas. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. 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 June 12, 2012

Daniel Dewitt "Danny" Duncan Funeral services for Mr. Daniel Dewitt "Danny" Duncan, age 43, of Tallulah, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2012, in the chapel of Crothers-Glenwood Funeal Home in Tallulah with Bro. Jim Reid and Bro. Fred Fulton officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetrey in Tallulah. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. Danny was born May 5, 1969, and died June 10, 2012. He was a trucker and was known to other drivers as "Slammer." Danny was predeceased by his father James H. Duncan and his brother Patrick D. Duncan, both of Tallulah. He is survived by his son Devin Dewitt Duncan, his mother, Reba Dodd Duncan, two nephews, Jamie Duncan and David Duncan, his former wife, Maxine Morrow Duncan and many relatives and friends. Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah, LA Published in The News Star on June 12, 2012

W.L. "Nub" Martin Funeral services for Mr. W.L. "Nub" Martin will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, June 14, 2012 at the Chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop with the Reverends Joe Mercer and David Sistrunk officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery of Bastrop under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. W.L. Martin was born September 21, 1927 in Brookhaven, Mississippi to the late Jess Martin and Lamanda Brister Martin. He passed away Monday, June 11, 2012 at Morehouse General Hospital in Bastrop, Louisiana. Mr Martin is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Ruth C. Martin, his sister, Benita Martin Fleming, and two brothers, Orville Martin and Earl Martin. Mr. W.L. "Nub" Martin was a graduate of and all sports athlete at Oak Grove High School and he remained a loyal fan of all Oak Grove Tiger sports. W.L. went to work for International Paper Company in 1948 where he also played for the IPCo. baseball team. Mr. Martin began his career with the Bastrop Fire Department in November of 1963 retiring as a District Fire Chief on October 31, 1986. Mr. "Nub" enjoyed coaching boys and young men in baseball and he was the recepient of the "Bob Harp" Award for his contributions and service to youth athletics in Bastrop. Mr. Martin enjoyed bird hunting with his dogs and hand tying jigs for white perch fishing. He will affectionately be remembered for being a loving, caring, and understanding man. He will be missed by all who loved him. Mr. Martin is survived by his wife of 59 years, Katie Martin of Bastrop, his son, Albert Martin of Bastrop, a brother, G.W. "Dub" Martin and wife, Shirley Martin of Oak Grove, Louisiana, and a sister-in-law, Eldora Martin of Cabot, Arkansas. Serving as pallbearers are Johnny Lee Moreland, Bruce Jenkins, Olen Haynes, Danny Barmore, James "Buddy" Williams, and Ted Grimes. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, June 13, 2012 beginning at 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Cox Funeral Home of Bastrop. Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on June 12, 2012

Dorothy Lou Dillard Maxwell Dorothy Lou Dillard Maxwell of The Woodlands, Texas went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 5th after a brief illness. She was born in Rayville, Louisiana on May 12, 1930. Preceded in death by husband, Vernon E. Maxwell, parents Lou Johnson Dillard and Belton Dillard Sr., three brothers Belton Dillard Jr. of Rayville, LA, Thomas Dillard also of Rayville, and J.C. Dillard of Tallulah, LA. She is survived by three sons and their wives Max and Margaret Maxwell of New Orleans, Gary and Becky Maxwell of The Woodlands, and Glenn and Ann Maxwell of Mandeville, LA. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Meredith and Miles Maxwell of New Orleans, Allison Maxwell of Cincinnati, OH, Elizabeth and Emily Maxwell of The Woodlands, Sarah Beth and Cassie Maxwell of Mandeville, LA, Kristie and husband Chris Rockhold also of Mandeville, Keith and wife Melissa Keller of Denham Springs, LA, along with four great-grandchildren, Rylie and Avery Rockhold of Mandeville, and Corey and Leah Keller of Denham Springs. "Dot" was an active volunteer of The Arthritis Foundation, Louisiana Chapter, serving both on the Governing Board and as Public Relations Director. While in The Woodlands, she tirelessly volunteered with the Montgomery County Women's Center. In 2011 she was honored as one of the recipients of the Women of Distinction Award. She was a member of Colonial Dames Seventeenth Century, Fort Miro Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, Ouachita Rangers Chapter 2446 of United Daughters of the Confederacy, Montgomery County Women's Center, Christ Church United Methodist of The Woodlands, and Christ Way Bible Church of The Woodlands. A Memorial service for Dot will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 23rd at Oak Haven Apartment Homes in Shenandoah, Texas with Pastor Bill Hamlin presiding. Burial will be at a later date in her hometown of Rayville, Louisiana. The family requests that any memorials be made to the Montgomery County Women's Center. Published in The News Star on June 12, 2012

Helen Parker Pylant Services for Mrs. Helen Parker Pylant, 88 of Crowville, LA will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2012 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro, with Dr. Keith Dowden and Rev. Jimmy Harper officiating. Interment will follow in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mrs. Pylant was a member of First Baptist Church, a devoted wife and loving mother. She loved gardening and sewing. She was preceded in death by her husband; George M. Pylant, brother; J.N. Parker, and parents; Dalton and Maggie Parker. Survivors include: two daughters, Linda Martin and husband Huey and Rita Pilgreen and husband Jim; three sons, George A. Pylant and wife Liz, Michael Pylant and wife Gayle and Jeff Pylant; one sister, Dorothy Bursen; fourteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Pallbearers are Brandon Pylant, Chad Pylant, Matthew Pylant, Daniel Pylant, Jeffery Lena, Joey Lena, John Parker, and Jason Nix. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon till time of service on Wednesday, June 13th at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on June 12, 2012

Huey Stephens Funeral services for Huey Stephens, 73, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, West Monroe, with Rev. Randy Burdeaux officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Stephens, a dragline operator for the State of Louisiana, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center. He loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting, and his grandchildren. But most of all, he loved watching his grandchildren play sports. Mr. Stephens was preceded in death by his wife, Viola Irene Stephens. Survivors include his daughters, Beverly and Donnie Waller of West Monroe, Brenda and Robert King of Calhoun, and Leisa and Curtis Southern of West Monroe; grandchildren, Corey and Laura Beth Southern of West Monroe, Ethan and Kristina Southern of West Monroe, Autumn Brookse Southern of West Monroe, Tiger, Todd, and Breanna Waller of West Monroe, Sumer Stephens Wade of West Monroe, Kane and Tanner Frith of Calhoun, and Bryar King of Calhoun; sister, Peggy and Tommy Busby of Swartz; and great grandchildren, Landon Chandler, Addy Rae Wade, Gunner Wade, and Levi Southern. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Tiger, Todd, Corey, Ethan, Kane, and Tanner. Honorary pallbearers will be Polly Stephens, Fred Norrell, Larry Norrell, Slim Stephens, and Buddy Frost. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 12, 2012

Tillman Brown, 83 Tillman Brown of Monroe, a retired Ouachita Parish deputy sheriff, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-4 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe and 5-8 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

J.W. Bryan, 74 BIENVILLE — J.W. Bryan of Jonesboro, a retired human resources officer in the construction industry, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Siloam Springs Cemetery, Wyatt.

Daniel Duncan, 43 TALLULAH — Daniel Dewitt "Danny" Duncan, a truck driver, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Tallulah.

Bernard Farrar, 87 Bernard "Bernie" Farrar of West Monroe, retired from Manville, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery, Lillie.

Vera D. Fox, 73 OLLA — Vera Dickey Fox, a retired cook (concession stand) at E.A. Conway Hospital, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Olla Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 11 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Chickasaw Cemetery, Olla, under the direction of Magnolia Funeral Home, Alexandria.

Loretta H. Kenney, 75 COLUMBIA — Loretta H. Kenney died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Columbia.

Erma L. Knox, 83 Erma L. Knox of Monroe, a custodian, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

W.L. Martin, 84 BASTROP — W.L. "Nub" Martin, retired district fire chief for city of Bastrop, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

John A. McIntyre, 70 RAYVILLE — John A. "Bud" McIntyre died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

Daisy B. Popwell, 88 FARMERVILLE — Daisy Beth Cole Popwell, a retired nurse's aide and homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sardis Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Farrar Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sardis Cemetery.

Leatha M. Riser, 67 Leatha M. Riser of Monroe, an accountant, died June 4. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Willie A. Secrease, 79 Willie A. Secrease of West Monroe, a retired educator, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Louise E. Traxler, 95 RAYVILLE — Louise E. Miller Traxler, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jacqueline Wiley, 50 Jacqueline Wiley of Monroe, a registered nurse, died June 3. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Tuesday at Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Johnson, Billie Jack Sr.: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Hendrixson, James W. Sr.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Highland Park Baptist Church, Monroe. Huff, Gary Wayne Sr.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home. Newell, Janet H.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Hill Baptist Church, near Oak Grove. Sutherlin, John D.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Fish Bayou Baptist Church, Swampers.

Jun 13, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Virgil Green Holder Services for Virgil Green "Bud" Holder will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 15, at Newellton First Baptist Church with Bro. Glen Roberts and Bro. J. Fulton McGraw officiating. Interment will be in the Legion Memorial Cemetry in Newellton, LA under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home in Tallulah, LA. Virgil Green "Bud" Holder, 73, of Newellton, died Sunday, June 10, 2012, in the University of Mississipp Medical Center in Jackson, MS after an injury which occured at home on May 31, 2012. Virgil graduated from Ruston High School in 1957 and from Louisiana Tech in 1963 with a Bachelor's of Arts in Liberal Arts. He retired from the State of Louisiana after working as a Child Support Enforcement Officer for most of his working career. Virgil also served over twenty years in the National Guard, even serving a tour in the Panama Canal. He was always an avid gardener and shared his fruitful bounty with those around him. After retiring from the State of Louisiana, Virgil began a life of true service. He became a deacon of Newellton First Baptist Church and was a member of the Gideons - Winnsboro Camp and the American Legion, Davidson/Perry Post 174. He also worked with the food bank and prison ministries and God's Mission Center in Newellton. In addition, he had a regular schedule of singings that he did for area nursing homes. His life of service should serve as an example of love and compassion to us all. Virgil was preceded in death by his father, John Isaac Holder; his mother Inez Holder Colvin and his sister Mary Holder McGuire. Virgil "Bud" Holder is survived by his wife Leaneda Holder; his daughter Mary Elizabeth Tassin and husband Michael of Pineville; his daughter by marriage, Joanne Musgrove; five grandchildren Mary Abigail Tassin, Charles Musgrove and wife Angie of Conway, Arkansas, Lee Musgrove and wife Shelley of Tallulah, Lori Stewart and husband Nate of Prarieville and John Musgrove of Tallulah; three sisters Vivian Holder of Shreveport, Lucy Spillers and husband Lamar of Choudrant and Helen Nelson and husband Glenn of Minden and a brother-in-law Oliver McGuire of West Lake; nine great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews that he loved dearly. There will be a visitation on Thursday, June 14, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home in Tallulah, LA. Pallbearers will be M. L. Miller, George Cooper, Bruce Wallace, Carroll Fuller, Newt Slaughter and Tommy Tullos. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Gideons-Winnsboro Camp and the American Legion, Davidson/Perry Post 174. Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA Published in The News Star on June 13, 2012

J. Howard Hooper J. Howard Hooper passed away on Monday, June 11, 2012. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, at Osborn Funeral Home. Graveside services will begin 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 15, at Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent. Officiating will be Dr. Carl Rhoads of First United Methodist Church. Mr. Hooper was born in Tioga, Louisiana to Mr. and Mrs. J. Howard Hooper, Sr. on June 24, 1915. He attended schools in Tioga, Bastrop and received his B. A. degree from Centenary College in 1937. He was active in student affairs and athletics in high school and college. At Bastrop High School, he was president of the junior and senior classes and was a three year letterman in football and basketball, being named to the Louisiana All-State Basketball Team his senior year. At Centenary College, he was President of his fraternity, Theta Kappa Nu (now Lambda Chi Alpha). He was a three-year letterman in football and basketball and was captain of both the football and basketball teams in the 1936-37 seasons. Howard married Annelle Hutchinson on December 21, 1938 and after living in Houston and Midland, Texas for several years, being associated with Phillips Petroleum Company, he returned to Shreveport to become Regional Exploration Manager for the Oil & Gas Division of the Chicago Corporation. After leaving the Chicago Corporation, he continued to be associated in the petroleum industry as an independent. Mr. Hooper was a former member of the Independent Petroleum Association of America, American Association of Petroleum Landmen and a charter member of the Ark-La-Tex Association of Petroleum Landmen. He was a charter member of the Shreveport Petroleum Club and was a former member of its Board of Directors. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Shreveport and was a former member of its administrative board. Mr. Hooper was preceded in death by his wife, Annelle Hutchinson Hooper; son, Jay Edward Hooper; parents; brothers and sisters. He is survived by his daughter, Margaret Hooper Anderson and husband, Bob; grandchildren, Leslee Roche and husband, Chris, Suzanna Lowder and husband, Chris, Carolyne Nettles and husband, Mark, Devin Smith and wife, Stefanie and Bo Hooper; great grandchildren, Casey Roche, Bailey Roche, Janie Hooper, Mary Hooper, Danielle Lowder, Caroline Lowder, Lucie Nettles, Lilah Nettles, Jackson Smith, Dylan Smith, Landry Smith; step-grandchildren, Stacy Mijalis and husband, Gus and Susan Wicker and husband, Ryan, step-great-grandchildren, Madison Shuey and Miller Shuey. Honorary pallbearers will be Devin Smith, Mark Nettles, Chris Roche, Chris Lowder, Bob Anderson and Jack Everett. The family suggests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church of Shreveport, Centenary College or charity of choice . OSBORNFUNERALHOME.NET 318-865-8426 Published in The News Star from June 13 to June 15, 2012

Loretta H. Kenney Funeral services for Loretta H. Kenney, age 75, of Columbia will be held 10am Thursday June 14, 2012 from the sanctuary of First Baptist Church in Columbia with the Rev. Eric Harriman and Rev. Bruce McGee officiating . Interment will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Columbia. Visitation will be on Wednesday June 13, from 5pm until 9pm at the Riser Funeral Home, located at 7131 U S Highway 165. Janice Loretta Kenney was born on April 25, 1937 in Lasalle Parish. She passed from this life on Sunday June 10,2012 at the Citizens Medical Center in Columbia, following an extended illness. Loretta was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Travis Quaid. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Columbia. Loretta is survived by her husband, Lelon Kenney of Columbia; three sons, Ray Norman of Vicksburg, Danny Hall of Columbia, and Steven Hall and wife Sandra of Maryesther, Florida. Loretta also is survived by her grandchildren, Jodie Hall, Brandon Hall, Jesse Hall, and Justin Hall; three great grandchildren, Tyler, Brooklyn, and Peyton; and thirteen brothers and sisters. Serving as pallbearers are Jodie Hall, Brandon Hall, Jesse Hall, Christopher Canterberry, Joseph Boyd, and Ray Norman. Online registry/ condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on June 13, 2012

Pat Evans Knobles After a life of service to family, church and community, Pat passed away in Baton Rouge at 11:35 p.m. on Monday, June 11, 2012. Annette Patten Evans was born on November 2, 1927, she was a native of Lake Providence, Louisiana as were her mother and grandmother. Pat was a devoted member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Lake Providence. She served as president of the parish pastoral council at two different times and was appointed to the Diocesan Pastoral Council. She was a Eucharistic Minister, a former lector, and past president of the Altar Society. Pat was a recipient of the Diocesan Medal of Honor, awarded for her service to her church. She held a degree from Newcomb College - Tulane University, where she was elected president of the Music School, the student council and to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Following graduation, she taught in West Point, MS where she met her future husband, Bill. She later taught at St. Patrick School, Lake Providence Junior High and Lake Providence High School. Pat was the charter president of the Lake Providence Junior Auxiliary, a charter member of the Garden Club, and a member of the board of Friends of the Louisiana Cotton Museum. In 1982, she was invited to join the board of directors of Bankers' Life of Louisiana. Pat was a 60+ year member of Moses Shelby Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. After serving as chapter regent, she held state offices in LSDAR as District Director, Recording Secretary, Second Vice Regent and First Vice Regent. She has also been a national chairman of the National Society DAR. Later, Pat joined her husband, Bill, in their independent insurance agency, Evans & Knobles. She attained an agent's license and became vice president of their agency which had been established in 1922 by Pat's late father, C. Rupert Evans. Preceding her in death were her husband of 45 years, William M. Knobles, her parents, Rupert and Annette Brown Evans, and her sister, Phallie Evans. Pat is survived by her four beloved children: Ann Knobles Brown and her husband Alan, Baton Rouge; William M. Knobles, Jr. and his wife Evelyn, Baton Rouge; Mark M. Knobles and his wife Kim, Laurel, MS; and Clayton C. Knobles (Clay) and his wife Mary, Houston, TX; and a very special foster sister, Dr. M. Carolyn Thomas, Montgomery, AL. She leaves nine cherished grandchildren, Beth Brown Kruppa and husband Chris, Tomball, TX; Alan Brown, Jr., Baton Rouge; Dr. Claire Knobles Roberts and her husband Paul, New Orleans; Anna Kathryn Knobles Barber and husband Doug, Baton Rouge; William Knobles, III and his wife Paige, Baton Rouge; Ashley Knobles Enlund and husband Andrew, Denham Springs; Christopher Knobles, Bakersfield, CA; Karsten Knobles, Laurel and Clayton Knobles, Jr, Houston, and six great-grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers are members who served on the Pastoral Council with her: Charles Brown, Wayne Cunningham, Josie Hagel, Avery Jones, Betty Lensing, Dorothy Morgel, Sue Nelson, Frances Paris, Mary Shields, Suzanne Sitton and Barbara Titone. Visitation and Rosary will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Lake Providence, at 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 14th. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 15th, at St. Patrick. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that friends who wish to make memorials may make them to St. Patrick Catholic Church, P. O. Box 351, Lake Providence, LA 71254. Rabenhorst Funeral Home Baton Rouge, LA Published in The News Star from June 13 to June 15, 2012

Garland A. Nicholson Funeral services for Garland A. Nicholson, 98, of Rayville, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville with Rev. Roger Johnson and Rev. Chris Crawford officiating. Burial will be in the Lynn Cemetery, Archibald, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Mr. Garland was born October 1, 1913 in Arcadia, LA and passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2012 in Rayville, LA. Mr. Nicholson was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Rayville, LA. Garland worked many years as a farmer and a Richland Parish school bus driver. He is preceded in death by his parents, Will and Willie Nicholson; grandson, Brian Nicholson; brothers, Roy Nicholson and Aubrey Nicholson. Survivors include his wife, Estelle Nicholson of Rayville, LA; children, Joann Futch and husband, Algie of Calhoun, LA, Bennie Nicholson and wife, Donna of Victor, TX, James Nicholson and wife, Margaret of West Monroe, LA, and Thomas Nicholson and wife, Ann of Rayville, LA; 8-grandchildren, 11-great grandchildren, and 1-great-great grandchild; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Mike Linder, Wayne Carr, Joe Comeaux, Larry Milby, Glenn Bryan, Duke Jones, Johnny Townsend, and Joe Seymour. Visitation is 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Wednesday, 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 June 13, 2012

Louise E. Miller Traxler Funeral services for Louise E. Miller Traxler, 95, of Rayville, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville with Bro. Carl Huff officiating. Burial will be in the Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Mrs. Traxler was baptized in the Church of God and now attends the Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Edgar Traxler, Sr.; daughter, Erie Bell Shiers and her husband, L.C. Shiers, Jr.; her son, Henry Edgar Traxler, Jr. Survivors include her daughters, Frances Ponder and husband, Douglas and Carolyn Williamson and husband, Billy; daughter-in-law, Tina Traxler; 16-grandchildren, 42-great grandchildren, and 36-great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation is 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Wednesday 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 June 13, 2012

Dolores M. Anding, 81 Dolores McGough Anding of West Monroe, retired day care worker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Joseph Bourgeouis, 91 WATERPROOF — Joseph Hugh Bourgeois, a chemical engineer, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Legion Cemetery. Burial will be under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Sam Davis, 87 Sam Davis of Calhoun died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Bobbie Fountain, 65 Bobbie Fountain of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland, Delhi. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Delhi.

Vivian C. Hollis, 54 Vivian C. Hollis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery, Ferriday.

Julius Johnson Sr., 60 CLARKS — Julius Johnson Sr., employee of Hunts Forest Products, died Friday. Services are noon Friday at Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Grayson. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe and 11 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

David LaDart, 25 FORT BELVOIR, Va. — David I. "Bubba" LaDart, a U.S. Army sergeant, died June 4. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

Ethel M. Mitchell, 59 Ethel M. Mitchell of Monroe, formerly of Winnsboro, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at True Light Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Thomas Patrick, 76 DOWNSVILLE — Thomas J. "Red" Patrick, retired heavy equipment operator, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Point Assembly of God Church, Point. Burial will be in Mars Cemetery, Point, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Ida Mae Pippin, 104 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Ida Mae Pippin, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Elmwood Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Helen P. Pylant, 88 CROWVILLE — Helen Parker Pylant, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is noon Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Huey Stephens, 73 Huey Stephens of Monroe, dragline operator for the state of Louisiana, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.t

William Woolford Jr., 36 RUSTON — William E. "Billy" Woolford Jr., a welder, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Newellton Pentecostal Church, Newellton. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Brown, Tillman: 3 p.m. Thursday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Bryan, J.W.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Duncan, Daniel "Danny": 2 p.m. Wednesday, Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Fox, Vera Dickey: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Olla Pentecostal Church, Olla. Huff, Gary Wayne Sr.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home. Kenney, Loretta H.: 10 a.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church, Columbia. Martin, W.L. "Nub": 2 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. McIntyre, John A. "Bud": 2 p.m. Wednesday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Newell, Janet H.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Hill Baptist Church, near Oak Grove. Popwell, Daisy Beth Cole: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sardis Baptist Church. Riser, Leatha M.: 11 a.m. Friday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Secrease, Willie A.: 1 p.m. Thursday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Sutherlin, John D.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Fish Bayou Baptist Church, Swampers. Wiley, Jacqueline: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe.

Jun 14, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Mary Allen, 83 RAYVILLE — Mary Allen died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Russell Atkins, 38 WINNSBORO — Russell Atkins, a construction worker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.

Jean Baxter, 82 Jean Baxter of West Monroe, retired from the Ouachita Parish Clerk of Courts Office, died Wednesday. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Dexter Burkhalter, 41 WINNSBORO — Dexter Burkhalter, a manager, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home.

Jeremiah Graves, 69 Jeremiah Graves of Monroe, a machine operator, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lela Hammons, 96 Lela Hammons, formerly of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Long Straw Cemetery, Choudrant.

Dovie M. Kinkaid, 83 OAK GROVE — Dovie Marie Kinkaid, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Church of God. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest.

Yvonne S. McKoin, 62 BONITA — Yvonne Stallings McKoin, retired U.S. Postal Service clerk, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bastrop.

Clyde L. Newton, 79 WINNSBORO — Clyde Lester Newton died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Garland A. Nicholson, 98 RAYVILLE — Garland A. Nicholson, a retired school bus driver, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lynn Cemetery, Archibald.

Effie P. Passon, 84 RUSTON — Effie Pearl Passon, a respiratory technician, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cook Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Alfred Smith, 83 WINNSBORO — Alfred Smith, an ironworker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Harris Cemetery, Crowville. Arrangements are under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Christopher Smith, 40 Christopher Stewart "Chris" Smith of Monroe, tattoo shop manager, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is noon to 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Louise E. Traxler, 95 RAYVILLE — Louise E. Miller Traxler, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham.

Lee Andrew Wells, 59 Lee Andrew Wells of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the directions of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Connie Wilson, 43 RAYVILLE — Connie Wilson, a home health caregiver, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Otis Witherspoon Jr., 43 BASTROP — Otis Witherspoon Jr. died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Brown, Tillman: 3 p.m. Thursday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe.Davis, Sam: 10 a.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Fountain, Bobbie: 11 a.m. Thursday, Funerals by McFarland, Delhi. Hollis, Vivian C.: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Johnson Sr., Julius: noon Friday, Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Grayson. Kenney, Loretta H.: 10 a.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church, Columbia. LaDart, David I. "Bubba": 2 p.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Martin, W.L. "Nub": 2 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Mitchell, Ethel M.: 2 p.m. Saturday, True Light Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Patrick, Thomas J. "Red": 10 a.m. Thursday, Point Assembly of God Church, Point. Pippin, Ida Mae: 10 a.m. Thursday, Elmwood Baptist Church. Riser, Leatha M.: 11 a.m. Friday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Secrease, Willie A.: 1 p.m. Thursday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Woolford Jr., William E. "Billy": 10 a.m. Thursday, Newellton Pentecostal Church, Newellton.

Jun 15 , 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Jean Baxter Funeral Services for Jean Baxter, 82, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 16, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Mr. Henry Chriceol officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paschal's Cemetery. Jean was born on July 1, 1929 and passed away on June 13, 2012. Jean was a member of Ridge Avenue Baptist Church. She loved being with family and friends and also her Sunday school class. Mrs. Baxter enjoyed tending to her yard. Her home was always open to anyone, especially the Dufrene and Breard families. Jean is preceded in death by her parents, Doug and Nora Alexander; her husband, Lee M. Baxter Sr; and sister, Norene Freiberger. Survivors include her son, Lee M. Baxter, Jr and his wife, Carole; nephew, Doug Freiberger and grandson, Steve Couvillion. Pallbearers will be Ronny Dufrene, Jerry Culp, Jeff Holloway, Danny Breard, Paul Barker, and Tod Cagle. Honorary pallbearers are the Fellowship Sunday School Class. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to Ridge Avenue Baptist Church Building Fund. The family would like to say a special thanks to the close friends that have loved and helped Mrs. Jean these last several months. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 15, 2012

Bobby Bonnett Funeral services for Mr. Bobby Bonnett, age 81, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 16, 2012 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Butch Pilcher and Rev. Marvin Downs will officiate. Interment to follow at St. Paschal's Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Bonnett was born February 18, 1931 in Choudrant, LA and passed away June 13, 2012 in West Monroe. Mr. Bonnett was a milkman for 48 years and was a member of The Assembly. Mr. Bonnett is survived by his wife, Bobbye Bonnett; sister, Billie Jean Madsen; three sons, Bruce Bonnett and wife, Debbie, Denny Bonnett and wife, Charla, Coby Bonnett and wife, Shelia; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jared Albritton, Eric Hotard, John McBride, Ernest Caples, Richard Thomas and Clint Caldwell. The family would like to send a special thanks to St. Joseph Hospice Staff. Visitation will be held Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 15, 2012

Floyd Bradley Floyd Bradley,85, of Delhi went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at the Deerfield Nursing & Rehabilitation center after a lengthy illness. Floyd was born on July 8, 1926 near Crowville, LA to the union of Vivian Condon Bradley and Lula Mae Matthews Bradley. Floyd was a veteran of the US Army having served three tours of duty in Europe during WWII. He was a receipient of the Order of The Arrow from the Boy Scouts of America and was on the council of the Ouachita Valley Council of BSA. He retired as a rural letter carrier for the USPS after 36 years of service. Floyd was a member of the Delhi United Methodist Church; a member of the Lee Emmett Thomas Chapter 198 and Guiding Star #66 of Oak Grove in the OES and was a member and Past Master of Delhi Lodge #120 F. & A. M. and a member of the York and Scottish Rites Bodies. He was a Past Grand Patron Order of Eastern Star State of LA, a General Grand Chapter Fraternal Relations Committee member for 3 years and was a "Chief Cook & Bottle Washer" for numerous functions. Floyd is preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Jack M. "Beau" Bradley; four brothers, Billy Bradley Sr., Clyde and Ralph Bradley and Charles "Simon" Bradley; and four sisters, Bertie Mae Smith, Verbie Cherbini, Etta "Snooks" Hodge and Iris Bradley. Survivors include his wife of sixty one years, Ruby Walters Bradley of Delhi; a son Jack Bradley Sr. and wife Melodie of Monroe; granddaughters, Amy Malone & husband Chris of Clinton, MS; two grandsons, Jeremy Bradley & wife Tara of Brookhaven, MS and Blakely Bradley and fiance' Taylor Armer of Alexandria, LA; two step-grandsons, Joshua Leporati & wife Miranda and Joseph Leporati; ten great grandchildren, Kaylie Chenevert, Caleb Stroud, Victoria & Olivia Malone, Jaden, Zachary, Bryce, Braxton and Matthew Chase Bradley and Sawyer Houston; one brother, Robert Bradley of Winnsboro, LA; one sister, Mary Shows of Delhi and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday, June 15, 2012, at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 16, 2012, at the Delhi United Methodist Church with Rev.'s Jack Phelps, Joe Solomon and Clovis Christman officiating with OES funeral rites immediately following. Burial will be in the Faith Memorial Park Cemetery south of Delhi. Pallbearers will be Blakely Bradley, Jeremy Bradley, Joe Walters Jr., Larry Walters, David Kirtley and Fred Eubanks. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. George D. Edwards and Dr. Samuel P. Scurria. Any planned memorials may be made to the Delhi United Methodist Church, The Alzheimer's Association or to the charity of donor's choice. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our web site at www.coxfuneral.com Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Published in The News Star on June 15, 2012

Thomas "Tommy" Brubaker Funeral services for Thomas "Tommy" Brubaker, 31, of Monroe, will be at 12:00 PM, Saturday, June 16, 2012 with Pastor Paul Solice and friend, John Grigson officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Brubaker was born on August 4, 1980 in Monroe, LA and passed away on June 13, 2012 in Monroe, LA. He loved his family, fishing, cooking, and crawfishing. He is survived by his wife, Shelly Brubaker; stepdaughter, Tiffany Farrell; brother, Ben Brubaker and wife, Staci; nephew, Tyler Brubaker; niece, Mikayla Brubaker; grandparents, James and Anne Cook and Robert and Phyllis Brubaker; uncles, Mike Cook and wife, Sherry, Jaime Cook, Barry and Joan Brubaker; Rick and Gloria Brubaker; aunt, Karen Wright and husband, Peter. Pallbearers will be: Ben Brubaker, Andy Adams, Mike Cook, Kevin Green, John Grigson, Louis Martin, and Rob Fanderford. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday, June 15, 2012 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 June 15, 2012

Hugh Burgess Funeral services for Hugh Burgess, age 84, of Dubach will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 16th 2012, at the Dubach United Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Lanier officiating. Interment will follow in the Harmony Chapel Cemetery in Hico, La. Visitation will be on Friday June 15th from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home in Ruston, La. Hugh was born on June 6th 1928 in Hico, La. He passed away at his home in Dubach surrounded by his loving family on June 13th following a courageous battle with gastric stomach cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aubin and Belle Burgess; ln Laws: Oko and Versie Napper; Sister: lnez Lewis; Granddaughters: Susan Neaville and Keisha Helm and many nieces and nephews. Hugh was retired from the Kerr-McGee Gas Plant in Dubach, La. He was known as a crafted Gunsmith and made many friends throughout North La. with his excellent gun repair skills. For many years Hugh enjoyed the outdoors quail hunting and squirrel hunting. He was a dedicated member of the Dubach Methodist Church where he took great pride in singing in the church choir. Hugh is survived by his wife of 64 years, Sue Napper Burgess; daughters: Jan Best of Lafayette, LA; Dianne Cobb and husband Kenny of Ruston, LA; Great Granddaughters: Grace and Lacy Neaville of Ruston, LA along with many nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Reed, Blake Helm, Larry Ferguson, Jerry Rogers, Darrell McAdams, and Skeeter Colvin. A special thanks to Dr. Ed Mariano and Hospice of Caring Hearts of Ruston. Contributions may be made to the Dubach United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on June 15, 2012

Lela Mae Hammons Funeral services for Mrs. Lela Mae Hammons 96, of West Monroe, LA are at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 15, 2012, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Skip Dean officiating. Interment follows at Long Straw Cemetery, Choudrant, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Visitation is on Friday from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Mrs. Hammons was born November 27, 1915 in Choudrant, LA and passed away June 13, 2012 in Shreveport, LA. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church for many years. She was a member of the West Ouachita Senior Center and the Western Pride and the RSVP. Mrs. Hammons was preceded in death by her husband Oren and infant son, Kenneth Hammons, her father and mother Edd and Willie Boyd of Choudrant, LA and two sisters. Mrs. Hammons is survived by her children, Keith Hammons and wife Opal of Choudrant, LA, Jane and husband Harry Boyd of Shreveport, LA; grandchildren, Tim Hammons and Mark Hammons and wife, Carla, of Choudrant, LA, and Kris Boyd and wife, Ann of Shreveport; one great-granddaughter, Abbie Hammons of Ruston, LA, and two great-grandsons, Mason and Collier Boyd of Shreveport, LA; one niece Charlotte and husband, Reggie Edmiston, and nephew Kenneth Allen of Choudrant, LA. Memorials may be made to Highland Baptist Church. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 15, 2012

Lois Revel Nick Funeral Services for Lois Revel Nick, of West Monroe, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 16, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe with Dr. Woods Watson officiating. Interment will follow in the Mineral Springs Cemetery in Ruston, LA. Mrs. Nick passed away on June 12, 2012 after a short illness. She retired after 32 years employment as a Support Enforcement Officer for the state of Louisiana. Mrs. Nick was a member of First Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA and is preceded in death by her spouse, Robert; her parents, Sam and Lula Revel; sister, Lorell Wilson; brother, Howard Revel and a great-great granddaughter. Survivors include her son, Lamar Nick and wife, Mary; daughters, Carol Stewart and husband, Robert, Bobbie Griffith and Bonnie Konkle and husband, Johnny; twelve grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 15, 2012

Esther L. Orr Posey Funeral services for Esther L. Orr Posey, 89, of Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, June 16, 2012, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Monroe, with Rev. Terry Mims officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Posey was born July 11, 1922 and entered into rest with her Lord and Savior on June 13, 2012, after a brief illness. She worked at St. Francis Medical Center for 36 years in the maternity ward where she helped deliver babies, something she thoroughly loved doing. After retiring, she sewed professionally for many years for family, friends, doctors, and nurses. Gardening and woodworking were her hobbies. Every day you could pass by her house and enjoy the woodworking decorations in her yard. Esther was an active member in her church. She loved her church and her church family and friends very much. Outside of church, her focus was family, whom she cherished dearly. She enjoyed traveling, when she could, with her daughters to places like Nashville, TN and New York City, NY. Mrs. Posey was preceded in death by her husband, John David Posey; son, John Milton Posey; daughter, Sandra K. Giddens; parents, John and Ruth Ann Orr; brothers, Shorty Orr and William Pete Orr; and sister, Lois Orr. Survivors are her son, David L. Posey and wife Sheila of Monroe; daughters, Betty Thomisee and husband Charles of Collinston, LA, Glenda Jones of St. Joseph, LA, Maydell Knighten of West Monroe, LA, and Judy Copeland and husband Billy Ray of Start, LA; daughter-in-law, Pam Posey of Monroe, LA; 17 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; brothers and sisters, Joe and Barbara Orr, Jack Orr, Iris and L. M. McGaha, Jimmie and Brenda Orr, and Doris McDaniel; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be John David Giddens, Billy Copeland, Jr., Tim Thomisee, Jason Thomisee, Joshua Polk, and Mark Jones. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Landmark Nursing Home, Cornerstone Hospital staff and physicians, and St. Joseph's Hospice. Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 15, 2012

Willie Webb, Jr. Funeral services for Willie Webb, Jr. , 76, of St. Joseph, LA ,who died June 8, 2012 at his residence will be held Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. from the Tensas High School in St. Joseph, LA. Burial will follow at the Union Fraternal Cemetery in St. Joseph with Dr. Jesse Bilberry officiating. Visitation will be held Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. from the Greater St. John Baptist Church in St.Joseph under the directions of Concordia Funeral Home of Ferriday, LA. Mr. Webb was born March 6, 1936 in St. Joseph, son of Willie and Rosie Long Webb. He was a retired teacher/coach for Tensas Parish School System and a member of the MOD (Men of Distinction). He is survived by four sons, Roderick Webb and Ivan Webb of St. Joseph; James Patterson of New Orleans, LA and Mario Gray of Baton Rouge; three daughters, Kimberly Webb Lawson of Lake Wales, FL; Gabrielle Ezell of St. Joseph; Heather Obey and her husband, Christopher of Prairieville, LA; one brother, Charles Crawford, Jr. and his wife Luisa of Pine Bluff, AR; five sisters, Hattie Riley and Lucille Jasper of Pine Bluff; Susie Hampton and her husband, Bobby of Chicago, IL; Thelma Forte and her husband, Henry of San Diego, CA; Iola Jacqueline Tyus of Los Angeles, CA and seventeen grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Evelyn Napoleon Webb. Online condolences can be sent to concordiafuneralhomeinc.com Concordia Funeral Home Ferriday, LA Published in The News Star on June 15, 2012

Frederick P. Abney, 49 RUSTON — Frederick Paul Abney, a construction laborer, died June 6. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home.

Mary Allen, 83 RAYVILLE — Mary Allen, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Hewitt Cemetery, near Mangham. Arrangements are under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Dorothy F. Bearden, 82 Dorothy Frances BeDoit Bearden of West Monroe, retired telephone operator for Bell South, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in St. Paschal's Cemetery.

Floyd Bradley, 85 DELHI — Floyd Bradley, a retired rural mail carrier, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Delhi United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery.

Billy W. Durbin, 63 JONESBORO — Billy Wayne Durbin, a security guard, died June 5. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Monday at Friendship Baptist Church, Friendship. Arrangements are under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.

Alphie G. Kelly, 90 SICILY ISLAND — Alphie G. Kelly died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Sharon T. Marshall, 45 DELHI — Sharon Tyree Marshall died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Start Baptist Church, Start. Burial will be in Start Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Clyde L. Newton, 79 WINNSBORO — Clyde Lester Newton died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Coax Cemetery.

Walter N. Pendry, 97 RUSTON — Walter Nash Pendry, a service station owner, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Barnett Springs Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Simsboro City Cemetery, Simsboro, under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Danny L. Phillips, 85 FERRIDAY — Danny Louis Phillips, retired from the Navy, a bridge worker and painter, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Young's Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Natchez City Cemetery.

John Sutton, 85 John "J.W." Sutton of West Monroe, a retired pressman, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens.

Dorothy N. Taylor, 61 RUSTON — Dorothy Nell Taylor, a Louisiana Tech University food service worker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at County Line Baptist Church. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home.

Eulah M. Taylor, 64 Eulah M. Taylor of Monroe, a waitress, died June 7. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5:45 p.m. Friday with family visitation from 6-8 p.m. at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe.

Shelia Wainwright, 52 Sheila Wainwright of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lee A. Wells, 59 Lee Andrew Wells of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Jo Ann White, 86 BASTROP — Jo Ann White, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday in Pine Grove South Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

Otis Witherspoon Jr., 74 BASTROP — Otis Witherspoon Jr., a professional butler, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Sinai Williams Temple, Collinston. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Howell Cemetery, Collinston.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Atkins, Russell: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Burkhalter, Dexter: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Hammons, Lela: 11 a.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Hollis, Vivian C.: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Johnson Sr., Julius: noon Friday, Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Grayson. Kinkaid, Dovie Marie: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Church of God, Oak Grove. McKoin, Yvonne Stallings: 2 p.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Mitchell, Ethel M.: 2 p.m. Saturday, True Light Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Passon, Effie Pearl: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cook Baptist Church, Ruston. Riser, Leatha M.: 11 a.m. Friday, Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Smith, Christopher Stewart "Chris": 3 p.m. Friday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe.

Jun 16 , 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Willie Mae Fox Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Mae Fox, age 88, of Monroe and Oak Grove, will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Cox Funeral Home Chapel of Oak Grove. Reverend Jerry Fleming will officiate. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Grove, Louisiana. Services are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove. Mrs. Fox passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Oak Woods Home for the Elderly in Mer Rouge, Louisiana. Mrs. Fox was a member of Bayou Oaks Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and delighted in caring for others. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jackson Leon Fox; daughter, Brenda Sue Fox; grandson, Will Lensing; father, Kiley Thames; mother, Mae Belle Thames; 7 brothers and 1 sister. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Kathy Fox of Denver, Colorado; daugher, Linda Fox of Monroe; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Randy Prewitt of Monroe; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Bill Lensing of Monroe; granddaughter and her husband, Beth and Scott Green of Calhoun, Louisiana; grandson, Richard Wheelington of Farmerville, Louisiana; granddaughter and her husband, Christy and Allen Dickerson of Carlsbad, New Mexico; granddaughter, Jennifer Fox of Eugene, Oregon; granddaughter and her husband, Tammy and Kevin Marsh of Franklin, Tennessee; grandson, David Tate of Monroe; grandson, Benjamin Tate of West Monroe; granddaughter and her husband, Laura and Bart Calhoun of Little Rock, Arkansas; sister, Anna Lee Jones of Oak Grove and 6 great grandchildren. Pallbearers are: Scott Green, Richard Wheelington, David Tate, Ben Tate, Glenn Daniel and James Kiley Thames. Family will receive friends on Saturday, June 16, 2012 between the hours of 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Cox Funeral Home. Online Registry/ Condolences www.coxfuneral.com Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Published in The News Star on June 16, 2012

Lisa Hicks Kumha Private Graveside services under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville will be officiated by Bro. Bob Witt for Lisa Hicks Kumha, 51, of Farmerville, LA. She was born on November 6, 1960 and completed her journey here on earth Monday, June 12, 2012. She was a member of Sardis Baptist Church. Lisa was a graduate of Farmerville High School and Northwestern School of Nursing in Natchitoches. She was a loving daughter, mother, sister, and friend. Lisa was a registered nurse. She loved doing things with her children and loved fishing. Lisa was a unique person and a free spirit. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Cue and Onie Hicks and C. W. Aldena Ginn. Survivors include, her daughter, Chelsea Hicks and Fiance" Reed Patterson of Monroe, LA; Summer Kumha of Oolltewak, TN; son, Samir Kumha of Oolltewak, TN; parents, Bobby and Anita Hicks of Sterlington, LA; sisters, Wendy Parker and husband Steve of Start, LA; Melanie Cavalier of Praireville; grandchildren, Austin Dupree of Sterlington, LA; and Reagan Patterson of Monroe, LA; nephews, Brett, Michael and wife Barbara, Garrett Parker, Joshua Cavalier and wife Liz, and niece Kaleigh Cavalier; also several special aunts, uncles, and, numerous cousins and friends. Rest in peace Lisa. No more sorrow's sadness or tears. We will never forget you, always love you and keep you near our hearts. One day we will see you again. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on June 16, 2012

Jerry Lamar McDonald Funeral Services for Jerry McDonald, 80, of Downsville will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, June 17, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Laymond Tucker officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Jerry was born on August 13, 1931 and passed away on June 14, 2012. Jerry was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving during Korea. He loved painting pictures. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Ollis and Irene McDonald, and grandson, Joshua McDonald. Survivors include his wife, Anne; sons, Jeff McDonald and wife, Janelle; and Chris McDonald; daughter, Lauren Charrier and husband, Cliff; six grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Joey Marsala, Doyle Hodge, Brian Gunter, Michael Coats, Josh Cripps, and Marshall Coats. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday, June 16, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral home in West Monroe. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 16, 2012

Sarah Katherine Tooke Pankey Graveside Services for Mrs. Sarah Katherine Tooke Pankey, 97, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:30 PM, Sunday, June 17, 2012, in the Greenwood Cemetery Ruston, LA with Rev. Brian Mercer officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Pankey is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Emery Tooke and Bessie Lee Roberts Tooke; husband of 59 years, Joseph Woodrow Pankey, Sr.; son, Joseph W. "Woody" Pankey, Jr; brothers, Charles E. Tooke, Jr. and Jack Roberts Tooke. Survivors: Daughter-in-law, Phyllis Brister Pankey of Mandeville, LA, Son, Lee Roberts Pankey and wife Sharon of Monroe; Grandchildren, Joseph Marvin Pankey and wife Lea Lea, Ronald Jack Pankey, Jay Todd Pankey, Sarah Pankey Fisher and husband Rawleigh, Katherine Pankey Hoglund and husband Matthew; Great Grandchildren, Kali and Madison Pankey, Graeme, Libby and Liam Fisher; and Colin Hoglund; brother-in-law, Harry Pankey and wife, Carolyn; numerous very special nieces and nephews. Mrs. Pankey was born in DeRidder, La, Sept. 25, 1914, lived in Arcadia and Ruston. She was a graduate of Ruston H.S. in 1931 and La. Polytechnic Inst. in 1937, where she was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. She taught 5th grade in Franklin Parish School System. Kat married Joe W. Pankey, Dec. 27, 1938, lived in Ruston and Winnsboro, La. until 1998, moving to Monroe and West Monroe. Sarah Katherine Tooke Pankey, affectionately known as Nanny, Kat, or Aunt Kat, lived a full life as a devoted wife, loving mother and teacher to all. Kat was continually active in the First United Methodist Church of Winnsboro, as a Sunday school teacher, Bible studies leader, and she ministered to assisted living residents. Kat gave countless hours of support and encouragement to her beloved husband Joe and their sons, Woody and Lee, whether at the golf course, baseball park, during scouting activities or while fishing on Lake St. John. Her "boys" were her life. Her incredibly tested strength endured through her steadfast faith in God. Our family will remember her devotion and unconditional love, friends will remember her faithful companionship and decades of correspondence, and may we all remember the Christian values she exemplified. I would like to personally thank Sharon, Phyllis and Catherine for being true daughters to my wonderful mom, to Johnny for adopting her and to Terri for serving special communions. The family extends its deepest gratitude for the outstanding personal care given by Dr. Don Hammett and staff and by the wonderful professionals of The Arbor and Terrace, Medistar Home Health and Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to The Methodist Children's Home P. O. Box 929 Ruston, LA 71273. The family would like to invited friends to gather at the home of Lee and Sharon Pankey at 4:30 PM following the services. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 16, 2012Jean Baxter, 82 Jean Baxter of West Monroe, retired from the Ouachita Parish Clerk of Courts Office, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time. Burial will be in St. Paschal Catholic Cemetery.

Henry C. Bissell, 90 OAK RIDGE — Henry Colonel Bissell, retired International Paper employee, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pine Grove Baptist Church.

Bobby Bonnett, 81 Bobby Bonnett of West Monroe, retired dairy distributor, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in St. Paschal Catholic Cemetery.

Thomas Brubaker, 31 Thomas "Tommy" Brubaker of Monroe, a brick mason, died Wednesday. Services are noon Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Willie Mae Fox, 88 Willie Mae Fox of Monroe, formerly of Oak Grove, a retired nurse's aide, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Bobby Goff, 75 BASTROP — Bobby Gene Goff, a retired employee of Morehouse Parish School Board, died Thursday. Services are 4 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 2 p.m. Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bonita Road Baptist Church Cemetery.

Alphie E. Kelly, 90 SICILY ISLAND — Alphie Elizabeth Kelly died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery.

Angel P. Leiva, infant Angel Perez Leiva of West Monroe, the infant son of Diego Perez and Veronica Leiva, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Benny Murray, 63 RAYVILLE — Benny Murray died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Daniel E. O'Neal, 86 RUSTON — Daniel Eldon O'Neal died Friday. Services are 4 p.m. Monday at Alabama Presbyterian Church, Sibley. Visitation will follow the service on Monday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Esther L. Posey, 89 Esther L. Orr Posey of Monroe, retired nurse's aide, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mark A. Robinson, 49 WINNSBORO — Mark Allen Robinson, a drilling superintendent, died Thursday. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Homeo.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Atkins, Russell: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Bradley, Floyd: 2 p.m. Saturday, Delhi United Methodist Church. Burkhalter, Dexter: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Durbin, Billy Wayne: 10 a.m. Monday, Friendship Baptist Church, Friendship. Hollis, Vivian C.: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Kinkaid, Dovie Marie: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Church of God, Oak Grove. Mitchell, Ethel M.: 2 p.m. Saturday, True Light Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Newton, Clyde Lester: 10 a.m. Saturday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Passon, Effie Pearl: 2 p.m. Saturday, Cook Baptist Church, Ruston. Pendry, Walter Nash: 10 a.m. Saturday, Barnett Springs Baptist Church, Ruston. Phillips, Danny Louis: 11 a.m. Saturday, Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Sutton, John "J.W.": 11 a.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Taylor, Dorothy Nell: 11 a.m. Saturday, County Line Baptist Church, Ruston. Taylor, Eulah M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Mary Baptist Church, Monroe. Wainwright, Sheila: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Wells, Lee Andrew: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. White, Jo Ann: 10 a.m. Saturday, Pine Grove South Cemetery, Bastrop. Witherspoon Jr., Otis: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Sinai Williams Temple, Collinston.

Jun 17, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Ella Jean Dyke Funeral services for Ella Jean Dyke, 74, are 2:00 PM on Monday, June 18th, 2012, in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Beck Payne and Rev. Joshua Hutson officiating. Interment follows at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Visitation is Sunday, June 17th, 2012, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Ella "Granny" Dyke was born November 17th, 1937, in Ouachita Parish to James and Bertha Dyke and passed away on June 15th, 2012 following a lengthy illness. She was a homemaker and dedicated genealogist, a lifelong Baptist and devoted follower of the Billy Graham Ministries. She was preceded in death by her parents, James A. and Bertha Mae Harris Dyke; son, David Wayne Hutson, sister, Claudean Hendrix; brothers, James Edward Dyke, Jack Jearl Dyke, and Jimmy V. Dyke. "Granny" is survived by a son, Mike Hutson and Lajuana Johnson; a daughter, Gale Corley and husband, Jim; and a son, Joey Hutson and wife, Robin; grandchildren, Jason Hutson and wife, Brigette, April Finley and husband, Randy, Jeannie Lewis and husband, Jeremy, Jessica Green and husband, Allan, Jodi Payne and husband, Beck, Joshua Hutson and wife, Rebekah, and Brandon Shaver; brothers Charlie Dyke and wife Violet, Andy P. Dyke and wife Kotch; 14 great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Huey Hutson and wife, Virginia; close friend, Margie Hutson; and a host of nieces and nephews. Family members are serving as pallbearers. Send online condolence messages to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 17, 2012

Dr. Mohamed Amin Futayyeh Dr. Mohamed Amin Futayyeh, "Doc", 81 years of age, passed away on June 12, 2012 in his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was laid to rest at Garden of Mercy Cemetery in Ruston, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Dr. Futayyeh was born September 30, 1930 in Deir al-Zor, Syria. He lived an incredibly full, wonderful and blessed life; not only as an amazingly giving and loving husband, father and grandfather; but also, as a tenured professor at ULM. He arrived in the United States in the early 1960's, where he received his Master's Degree from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas; and then received his Ph.D. in Economics and Finance from the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. Upon completion of his Ph.D., he and his family came to Monroe, Louisiana and he began his 30 plus year teaching career at University of Louisiana at Monroe. Dr. Futayyeh touched the lives of so many students and colleagues through his teaching years. His heart was filled with the purpose of giving to others first and making sure everyone else was taken care of, before he ever thought of himself. Many students continued to remain his friend and would often visit him at ULM, even after their graduation, and well into their professional careers. His greatest love and joy was for his family and any conversation involving politics, history, economics and current affairs. He was an extremely giving, loving, intelligent and compassionate man. Dr. Mohamed Amin Futayyeh is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sabah Futayyeh of Monroe, LA; his daughter, Dr. Susan F. Rhynes and her husband, Dr. Keith Rhynes of Baton Rouge, LA; his younger daughter, Summer Futayyeh of Baton Rouge, LA; and his beloved, talented and beautiful two granddaughters, Summer and Erin Rhynes of Baton Rouge, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Dr. Mohamed Amin Futayyeh's memory may be made to: Islamic Center, 7617 Hwy 165 N, Monroe, LA 71203. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 17, 2012

Kathy Jean Copes Ryland A celebration of the life of Kathy Jean Copes Ryland of Ruston, 80, will be at 10:00 AM, on Monday, June 18, 2012 at First Baptist Church in Ruston, Louisiana with Dr. Andrew Johnson and Dr. Chris Craig officiating. Graveside services will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ruston, Louisiana under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Kathy passed away peacefully on Friday, June 15, 2012. Kathy married Earvin Ryland on August 31, 1956. She was an elementary school teacher where she spent the last 27 of 32 years in the Lincoln Parish School System and Kathy retired in 1990. She was an active member of First Baptist Church and was a loving wife, mother, grandma and friend to many in the community. Kathy enjoyed camping traveling, cooking, reading, gardening and cheering on the Duke Blue Devils Basketball Team. She was preceded in death by her parents Benjamin Franklin Copes and Blanche Lee Formby Copes, her sister Ellice Copes Huff and a niece Melody Hall. Kathy leaves to cherish her memories, her loving husband, Earvin Ryland, two daughters, Joy Annison and husband Ben of Ruston, Lorna Auten and husband Opie of Ft. Worth, Texas, four grandchildren Collin, Carder and Kaitlyn Auten of Ft. Worth, Texas, Jena-Claire Auten-Ochs and husband Dan of Lubbock, Texas, and nephews Phillip and Ben Huff. Visitation is 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, Louisiana. Pallbearers will be Collin and Carder Auten, Rick Ryland, Dan Ochs, Opie Auten and Ben Annison. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Building Fund at First Baptist Church of Ruston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on June 17, 2012

Elbert D. Walters Elbert D. Walters, 88, of Fort Worth, TX, passed away Friday, June 15, 2012. Funeral service will be 9:30 a.m. Monday in Greenwood Chapel. Interment will be in Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Elbert was born May 23, 1924, in Crowville, LA. He was preceded in death by one son, Rick Walters; one sister, Louise Wright; and brothers, Joe and Gene Walters. Survivors: Wife of 68 years, Lila Mae Walters; son, Chuck Walters; grandchildren, Christian, C'Rhys and Cory Walters; and sister, Ruby Bradley. Online Registry/ Condolences locallyowned.org Greenwood Funeral Home Fort Worth, TX Published in The News Star on June 17, 2012

Mary E. (Mimi) Mulvey (Meek) Mary E. (Mimi) Mulvey (Meek), 86, of Louisville, returned to her Heavenly Father on June 13, 2012 while residing at Meadowview Health and Rehab Center, following complications from a traffic accident in April. She was born on May 23, 1926, in Shreveport, La, lived as a teen in Temple, Tx, and young adult in Monroe, La. She graduated with a B.S. from Louisiana Polytechnic University in Ruston, La. And was a Sigma Kappa Sorority alumnae. Following Marriage to Lt. Col. Gordon Mulvey (retired/deceased), life took them to residences in Florida, Montana, Wiesbaden Germany, Cambridge England, Washington, D.C. Alabama, Ottawa Canada, Oklahoma, Virginia, and finally in Louisville, Kentucky. Mimi enjoyed travel, friendships, and celebrating with her family. Mimi was a 41-year member of Christ Church United Methodist, teaching Sunday School and singing in the choir, a member of the DAR, a member of the Emmaus community, active in many clubs and groups, played bridge, and was a devoted Christian, always caring for her family and friends first and foremost. Mimi was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. Gordon Mulvey, her son Gordon E. (Ernie) Mulvey, Jr. of Shreveport, La. her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Meek (Mary Hazel) of Monroe, La. and her sister, Shelby Gladney (Edward Lee) 0f Bastrop, La. She is survived by her son, David R. Mulvey (Anna), three grandchildren: Aaron P. Mulvey (Leigh) of Natchitoches, La. Nathan P. Mulvey (Stephanie) of Louisville, Ky. and Virginia E. (Mulvey) Woolridge (Brad) also of Louisville, Ky. seven great grandchildren, a cousin, Helen Farris (NC), brother-in-law, E.L. Gladnewy (La), niece, Mary Guthrie (Ar),two nephews, Lee Gladney (Tx), and Van Gladney (Al), and their families. Visitation will be held on Thursday June 21, 2012 from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Christ Church United Methodist, 4614 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, Kentucky followed by a Celebration of Life memorial service at 2:30 p.m. in the Church sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given in her honor to Christ Church United Methodist Music Ministry or to the church of your choice. Pearson Funeral Home Louisville, KY Published in The News Star on June 17, 2012

Vickie Cremeen, 46 KILBOURNE — Vickie Lynn Huffty Cremeen, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery.

William B. Gimler, 82 William Breese "Bill" Gimler of Monroe, a retired salesman, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is noon Monday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Loch Arbor Cemetery, Monroe.

Angel P. Leiva, infant Angel Perez Leiva of West Monroe, the infant son of Diego Perez and Veronica Leiva, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

William Linebaugh, 75 WINNSBORO — William Linebaugh, a truck driver, died June 5. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery.

Jerry L. McDonald, 80 DOWNSVILLE — Jerry McDonald, a dispensing optician, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Benny Murray, 63 RAYVILLE — Benny Murray died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Holly Ridge Baptist Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

Sarah Pankey, 97 Katherine Pankey, of West Monroe, a retired teacher, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Karen Rosson, 51 FARMERVILLE — Karen Yvonne Rosson, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Enterprise Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Dorothy Workman, 53 COLUMBIA — Dorothy Langley-Workman, a cashier, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Columbia Hill Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bissell, Henry Colonel: 2 p.m. Monday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Durbin, Billy Wayne: 10 a.m. Monday, Friendship Baptist Church, Friendship. Fox, Willie Mae: 2 p.m. Sunday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Goff, Bobby Gene: 4 p.m. Sunday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Kelly, Alphie Elizabeth: 10 a.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Murray, Benny: 2 p.m. Sunday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. O'Neal, Daniel Eldon: 4 p.m. Monday, Alabama Presbyterian Church, Sibley.

Jun 18, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

William Breese "Bill" Gimler, Sr. William Breese "Bill" Gimler, Sr., 82, went to be with his Lord on June 16, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center. A retired salesman by profession, he was the son of Louis J. and Alma Breese Gimler. He was preceded in death by his parents, his parents-in-law, Sonny and Gertha Burney; daughter, Laura Lee Gimler; three brothers, Frances, James, and Joe Gimler; two sisters, Alma Elizabeth Gimler and Beverly Heslep; and son-in-law, Sidney Ray Smith. Survivors include his beloved wife of 61 years, Barbara Burney Gimler; daughter, Terri Gimler Smith; son, William Breese Gimler, Jr. and his wife Jenean; three grandchildren, Brandy Vosburg Holton, William Ashly Gimler and Morgan Breese Gimler; and two great grandchildren, Laura Alyse Kolb and Joshua Riley Holton. Mr. Gimler served his country as a Sergeant in the Army National Guard, played semi-pro baseball for the Pittsburg Pirates and in the Evangeline League. He was also an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Monday, June 18, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe. Interment will follow in Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until service time at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Perry Burney, Chris Burney, Karl Payne, Scott Payne, Ray Holton and Morgan Gimler. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Owen Myers for his care and concern for Mr. Gimler. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 18, 2012

Alphie Elizabeth Kelly Funeral services for Alphie Elizabeth Kelly, 90 of Sicily Island, LA will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at the First Baptist Church in Sicily Island, where she was an active member, with Rev. Larry Tucker and Rev. James Gass officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Park Cemetery in Sicily Island under the direction of Young's Community Memorial. Ms. Alphie was born on February 1, 1922 in Greensboro, Alabama to the union of Henry and Mamie Gibson and passed away from this life on June 14, 2012 at Plantation Manor N.H. in Winnsboro. She was a homemaker, faithful wife,mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a loyal friend. She also loved to cook, read books and was known for her coconut pies. She was a member of The Eastern Star as well. She will be truly missed by her family and community. She was preceded in death by her father,Henry Clayton Gibson; mother, Mamie Elizabeth Gibson; husband, B. F. Kelly; two daughters, Ann Brewster and Sheila Peck; two Brothers,Parker Gibson and Elgie Gibson. Survivors include two Sons-in-law, H.C. Peck Jr. of Sicily Island, LA and Jimmy Brewster and wife Judy of California; Three grandsons, H. C. "Trey" Peck III and wife Stacy of Sicily Island, LA, Mark Brewster and wife Wakako of Rocklin, CA, and Rob Brewster of Walnut Creek, CA; one great grandson, Matthew Brewster of Rocklin, CA; two great granddaughters, Leah Brewster of Rocklin, CA and Annie Brewster of Walnut Creek, CA; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Pallbearers will be Steve Gibson, Rocky Gibson, Sandy Kelly, Gary Gibson, Larry Kelly and Bill Thurman. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. Tom Kelly, Scott Gibson, Dan Gibson, Elgie Gibson, Walter Myers, and Kenneth Hoots. The family will receive friends at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 18, 2012. 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 June 18, 2012

Don Nolan Don Nolan was born December 12, 1939 in Monroe, LA the youngest of three children of Robert Nolan and Floy Smith Nolan. He died June 14, 2012 at the age of 72 of Alzheimer's. He was predeceased by his son, Richard, his parents, his sister and brother-in-law, William and Nelwyn Leonard of West Monroe, LA, his brother and first sister-in-law, Robert and Betty Sue Nolan and his nephew, Marty Nolan of Baton Rouge, LA. He is survived by his wife and best friend for 51 years, Betsy, his daughter and her husband, Pamela Dawn and Dr. Jeffry Watson and their children, Benjamin and Samuel of Nashville, TN and his daughter-in-law Laura Nolan and children, Lauren Alexandra and Mary Kathrine of Kingwood as well as extended family and many friends. He grew up in the small community of Cross Roads and went to a two room school until transferring to Farmerville in sixth grade. He graduated Farmerville High School in 1957. He graduated from Northeast Louisiana State College with a Bachelor of Science in Geology. He was an outstanding military graduate through the ROTC program and received a Reserve Army commission as a Second Lieutenant. He attended Artillery School at Fort Sill, OK. After his training at Ft. Sill he was offered a Regular Army commission which he accepted. He spent the next three years at Ft. Knox, KY where he became a First Lieutenant. His name was on the Captains list when he decided to resign his commission and return to graduate school at Northeast. He earned his Master of Science in Geology in 1967 and accepted a job offer with Texaco in Jackson, MS. After thirty eight years as an exploration geologist he retired as Exploration Manager for Hunt Petroleum. The great loves of his life were his family, church, golf, and traveling. He was a charter member of Kingwood First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and on numerous committees as well as teaching Sunday School. His faith was evident in all areas of his life. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and an encourager for his family. He played golf every Saturday and any other time that he had an opportunity and played many famous courses in the United States, Scotland, England and Ireland. He had one hole in one. He played the Old Course at St. Andrews twice. He and Betsy traveled to almost all of the states and to most of the national parks. His favorite trips were to the mountains and to the Grand Canyon. He shared his knowledge of the geology of the areas that they visited. They also traveled to twenty nine countries. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. The family appreciates the excellent care that he received from Dr. Thomas Baxter, Dr. Ericka Simpson and Rebecca Axline, LCSW. The family would like to thank his caregivers Eiko Routh, Andres DeLa Cruz, Barbara Scibuola, and the others from Assisting Hands that participated in his care as well as VITAS Hospice. A memorial service will be held at Kingwood First Baptist Church on June 18, 2012 at 2pm with a reception following at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Don Nolan, payable to: Nantz National Alzheimer's Center, Methodist Neurological Institute, 6560 Fannin, Suite 802, Houston, TX 77030 or to the charity of one's choice . Kingwood Funeral Home Kingwood, TX Published in The News Star on June 18, 2012

Velma Riee Roberts Funeral services for Mrs. Velma Riee Roberts, age 88, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at the chapel of Golden Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop, LA. Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Golden Funeral Home. Mrs. Roberts passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012 at her residence in Bastrop. She was employed by International Paper Company until 1956 and then became a homemaker. She is survived by four children, Marsa Mair, Donice Lee, Denise Cain and husband Jory, Pancho Roberts; special friend, Janet Carney; nine grandchildren, Jamie Lawson, Jessica Winters, Jessica Beard and husband Isaac, Jeremy Stuart and wife Amy, Stacci Hickingbottom and husband John, Megan Roberts, Cody Cain and wife Lauren, Alex Roberts, Maria Roberts; and eight great grandchildren. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on June 18, 2012

Leeman Stamper Leeman was born to Andrew and Lena Stamper on July 7, 1945. He went home to sing for the Lord on July 16, 2012 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Leeman was preceded in death by his parents and his sister and brother-in-law Huey and Merlene Stamper Garcin. Leeman, was a true man of God, he had devoted his life to serving the Lord and witnessing to the lost. Leeman was a teacher for many years, and then retired from Texas Gas Corp. Leeman's true passion were in music and singing for the Lord, and riding and training cutting horses. Leeman is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years Barbara Page Stamper, his son Michael Stamper, and his twin brother Freeman Stamper. Brother and Sister in laws Buddy and Carolyn Page, Mary Alice and Walter Caraway, and Pat and Ron Wyant and families. Extended family, Brian, Carmen, and Eli Head, Jerry and Amanda Meredith, Brad and Nan Mount. He is also survived by a host of close friends that Leeman made feel special in his own way to each one of them. Funeral services for Leeman will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday June 19, 2012 at the First Baptist Church of Columbia with Bro. Eric Harriman, Bro. Michael Whitman, and Bro. Bobby McGuire officiating. Interment will follow at the Columbia Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia. In lieu of flowers any planned memorial may be made to Wild Horse Ministries 460 Appleby RD Trout, LA 71371 or Walking by Faith Ministries P.O. Box 372 Monterey, LA 71354. You may send online condolences to the Stamper family at www.riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on June 18, 2012

Jun 19 , 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Lucille Cox Ford Funeral services for Lucille Cox Ford, 91, a homemaker of Crowville, will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at Hill Ridge Baptist Church, Crowville, LA with Rev. Marion Spence, Rev. Jimmy Harper and Rev. Dennis Fontenot officiating. Interment will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville, LA. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the church under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA. Lucille (Miss Lucy) was born July 17, 1920 in Union Parish and passed away June 17, 2012, following a brief illness. Lucille was a housewife, community friend, Volunteer Pink Land at the Franklin Parish Hospital, a devout Christian and a member of Hill Ridge Baptist Church for seventy years. She is preceded in death by her husband Frank Ford, parents Ben and Vada Cox; daughter Betty Jo Ford Pylant, sister Marteal Cox McNease and brothers Prentiss Cox and W. V. Cox. Survivors included four children: Gerald Ford of Delhi, LA; Annette Ford Antony and husband Max of Leesville, LA; Johnny Ford and wife Shirley of Crowville, LA; and Allen Ford and wife Wendy of Delhi, LA; ten grandchildren, numerous great and great-great grandchildren; sister Shirley Cox Hodges of Clinton, MS, and brothers Doyle Cox and wife Margie of West Monroe, LA; and Bobby Cox and wife Shirley of Crowville, LA. Pallbearers will be grandsons Frank Ford, Keith Ford, Mark Ford, David Pylant, Kenneth Pylant and great grandson Dustin Ford. Honorary pallbearers will be Great grandsons Todd and Jake Casiday. In Lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Hill Ridge Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on June 19, 2012

Robert Wayne Giles Graveside service for Robert Wayne Giles, age 87, of Choudrant will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Officiating the service will be Rev. Dwayne Monk and Rev. Bill Moore. Mr. Giles was born June 7, 1925 in Amite, LA to Dwight Norman Giles and Lillian Baham Giles and passed away June 18, 2012 in Ruston. He is preceded in death by sister: Katherine Herzog; brothers: Keith Giles, and James Giles. Mr. Giles was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He is survived by wife Gertha L. Giles of Choudrant; daughters: Denise Giles of Downsville, LA and Rene' Giles of Choudrant; brothers: Victor Giles of Amite La, and Larry Giles of Independence, LA. ; sister: Dolores Moriarity of Amite, LA. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. In Lieu of flowers the family request contribution to the local Alzheimer's Association or the LA. Methodist Children's Home in Ruston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on June 19, 2012

Stanley L. Green Funeral Services for Stanley Green, 68, of West Monroe will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 20, 2012, in Rev. Gordon (Skip) Dean officiating. Interment will follow in Hasley Cemetery. Stanley was born on September 24, 1943 at St. Francis Hospital in Monroe, La. He was the second child born to Lionel O. Green and Maudean Lyon Green. Stanley passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Stanley graduated from West Monroe High School in 1961 and earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Northeast La. State College. He was employed by Riverwood as an electrician in 1967 and remained there until his retirement in 2006. The four years preceding his retirement he was president of Union Local 364. In 1975, Stanley, Chester Halley, John Shulte, Larry Green, and Reggie Pleasant worked together in founding the West Ouachita Little Boys Football program. He touched the lives of many children as he coached teams from Drew, George Welch, and Claiborne Elementary schools. Stanley coached both of his sons and three of his grandsons through the WOLBFA program. He also served as coach for 3 years at Ridgedale Academy. Stanley was a loving father and grandfather. He is survived by his son, Larry L. Green and wife, Marla; daughter, Deborah and husband, Dr. Trey Zizzi; son, Zach T. Green; grandchildren, Kristina, Mary Kathryn, Luke, and Landon Green; Hannah, Evan, and Clay Zizzi; sister, Penny Green; and his beloved dog, Tess; and many nieces and nephews. Stanley was preceded in death by his parents, Lionel and Maudean Green, and his brother, Larry S. Green. Pallbearers will be Destin Green, Shad Green, Brad Parker, Chad Parker, Danny Ray Perkins, and Paul Winnon. Honorary pallbearers are all his former football players. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2012. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 19, 2012

Vicki Johnson Stewart Jones Vicki Johnson Stewart Jones peacefully entered eternal rest at her Quitman Louisiana residence surrounded by family and friends on June 17, 2012. A vivacious woman, dedicated to her faith, family, friends, and community, her warm and engaging smile will be missed. Vicki was born in Hodge, Louisiana on April 19, 1947. She returned to Jackson Parish from the state of Arkansas in 1972 when she served as the Registrar of Voters for 20 years. After the death of her husband Mike Stewart in 1993, Vicki took over the operations of Family Pharmacy in Jonesboro, which she owned and operated until 2005. Vicki was very involved in the communities of both Jonesboro Hodge and Ruston, LA. She served on the boards of Hodge Bank and Trust Company, First Baptist Church of Jonesboro and the American Cancer Society of Jackson Parish. Vicki also served as treasurer of the Ruston Civic Guild. Friendships were extremely important to Vicki and she enjoyed playing cards, attending "stitch" group and bible studies with her friends at First Baptist Church of Jonesboro and Temple Baptist Church of Ruston. Vicki was preceded in death by her father, Frank Ernest Johnson, Sr., her mother Selwyn Garner Johnson, and her husband Louis Michael Stewart all of Jonesboro-Hodge. She is survived by her husband Captain Thomas N Jones, PhD of Quitman, her son Joe Stephen Henderson III of Little Rock, AR, her son Frank Johnson Henderson (Sabrina) of Texarkana, AR, her daughter Selwyn Stewart Kelley (Wes) of Columbus, GA, and her son Dr. Colin Carter Stewart (Julie) of Birmingham, AL. Her grandchildren are Joe Stephen Henderson IV and Ashley Dean Henderson of Little Rock, AR, Taylor Rochelle Hardin of Texarkana, AR, Lucy Kathryn Kelley, Annie Elizabeth Kelley and Bonnie Stewart Kelley of Columbus, GA, and Georgia Ellen Stewart, Juliet Emmaline Stewart, Mary Colin Stewart and Colin Carter Stewart of Birmingham, AL. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 19th from 4pm to 8pm at Edmonds Funeral Home. Services will be held Wednesday, June 20th at 10am at First Baptist Church of Jonesboro with interment following at Garden of Memories. You may send condolences and view our website at, www.edmondsfuneralhome.com Published in The News Star on June 19, 2012

James Ellis Troquille Funeral services for Mr. James Ellis Troquille, 87, of West Monroe, La. will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 20, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Bro. Gleason Copeland officiating. Interment will be in Zoar Cemetery. Mr. Troquille died June 18, 2012 at his residence. James was retired Superintendant of Water and Streets for the City of West Monroe and also retired from the La. Forestry Department. He was a U. S. Army Veteran serving in World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Mae Troquille. Survivors: Brother, Jay Troquille and wife, Mary Belle and his special friends, caregivers and adopted family, The Copeland's, Bill, Arlene, Pam and Colby; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from Noon until service time Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 19, 2012

Larry K. Barron, 79 CLAYTON — Larry Kenneth Barron, retired, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Jessie M. Biddy, 80 BASTROP — Jessie Marie Dixon Biddy, owner and operator of Biddy & Lord Furniture Store, died Saturday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi. Arrangements are under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

David Gardner, 74 David Gardner of West Monroe died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Jerusalem Church Cemetery, Calhoun.

Desree M. Greer, 52 DELHI — Desree Marie Patrizi Greer, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Life Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1 p.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Baskin Cemetery, Baskin, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Eunice Jones, 93 BASKIN — Eunice "MeMe" Jones, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery, Rayville.

Betty I. Loomis, 90 FERRIDAY — Betty Ilene Loomis, a retired cafeteria manager, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Young's Funeral Home, Ferriday. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Pine Hill Cemetery.

Robert D. Lord, 90 RAYVILLE — Robert D. Lord, a retired oilfield roughneck and farmer, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sunflower Cemetery, south of Delhi. Visitation is 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Perry Scott Sr., 53 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Perry Scott Sr., a maintenance worker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Lake Providence Senior High School. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Leeman Stamper, 66 COLUMBIA — Leeman Stamper, a Texas Gas employee, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Columbia Hill Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Cremeen, Vickie Lynn Huffty: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Frazier, Joseph M. "Mickey": 3 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Winnfield. Hembree, Margie: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. Kelly, Alphie Elizabeth: 10 a.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Wilder, Margaret Ramsey: 1 p.m. Saturday, Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston.

Jun 20, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Curtis D. Norman Curtis D. Norman, age 78, formerly of the Grayson / Kelly area, went to be with the Lord on Father's Day, June 17, 2012. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM at St. Paul's Community Church, 8001 W. 23rd Avenue in Lakewood, Colorado. Full Military Honors will be rendered the U.S Army Honor Guard. Please visit www.storkfamilymortuary.com, for complete obituary. Stork Family Mortuary Lakewood, CO Published in The News Star on June 20, 2012

Ottis Heath Statham Funeral service for Mr. Ottis Heath Statham, 91, of Monroe, LA, will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 21, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Rev. Troy Dennard officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Statham was born on Kings Ranch in Huges Springs, Texas on September 1, 1920 to parents Harry Lewis and Myriene. He passed away at the Northeast LA War Veterans Home on June 19, 2012. Mr. Statham was a member of the Start Baptist Church. He was a first Lieutenant in the Air Force and later was the superintendent of a pipe line in Saudi Arabia for years. Later he worked all over the United States and Alaska. Mr. Statham loved his work and was an avid reader and loved his books. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra Moretz; brothers, Harry, Raymond, Cooper, Rodney, and John; and baby sister, Faith. He leaves behind his wife Lucille Earle Statham; son, Jerry Statham in North Carolina; brothers, Roy Statham and wife Sara in South Carolina and C.W. Statham and his wife Cynthia in Texas; and grandchildren, step children, step grandchildren, and step great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. The family would like to thank all the staff, employees, and nurses at the Northeast LA War Veterans Home. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 20, 2012

David Lynn Thompson Graveside services for David Lynn Thompson, 67, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Andy Myrick and Rev. William Sikes officiating. Mr. Thompson passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at his residence here in Monroe. Mr. Thompson is retired from his own business of Thompson Tree Surgery. Mr. Thompson was survived by his wife of 41 years Linda Jinks Thompson, son Brad Thompson, daughter Traci Valentine (Douglas), brother Charles Thompson (Patricia), sisters Joyce Jalovec and Cathryn Brinson (L.T.), uncle Lynn Thompson, grandson Dustin Valentine, great-grandchildren Angela, Dalton, Olivia Valentine, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Cody Johnson, Greg Johnson, Wes Gregory, Jerome Sikes, Sidney Sikes, and James Manning. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel Monroe from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Memorials may be made to Loch Arbor Cemetery Associations. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 20, 2012

Johnnie Vernell King Webb Funeral services for Johnnie Vernell King Webb, 92, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, with Pastor Michael D. O'Neal and Michael Stravato officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in the Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens. Mrs. Webb was born in Bluff City, Arkansas February 3, 1920 and died June 19, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Leslie M. (Copeck) Webb, her parents Mr. and Mrs. Tony King, her brother Homer Lee King, sister's Lillian Davis and husband Larry; Trudie Pogue and husband John. Johnnie is survived by her cousin, Edward Rasch and his wife Jerre, a very special friend for over fifty years, Miss Martha Kelly and also Michael Stravato, whom she often spoke of as "the Son I never had." Johnnie began her career as Executive Secretary and Proof Reader with the former United Gas Company in Shreveport; then when Selman Field Air Base was located in Monroe in 1942, she was the first local Secretary to be employed and she remained there until World War II ended and the base phased out all the Air Forces personnel. She then accepted an office job at Weeks Supply as Secretary and joint Bookkeeper on supply receipts and sales. Johnnie continued her career as Executive Secretary until she decided to retire in the special business jobs. Pallbearers will be Benny Cassels, Chester Spurrier, Dean McDuffie, Greg Dison, Mike Ritchie and Eddie Simmons. Johnnie Webb was a faithful member of Family Church since 1985 and was a member of the "PrimeTime" senior adult group. This obituary was pre-written by Johnnie prior to her death. Online condolences/ registry: mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 20, 2012Aprillion Alexander, 74 Aprillion Alexander of Monroe died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Larry K. Barron, 79 CLAYTON — Larry Kenneth Barron, a retired store owner, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pine Hill Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Masonic burial services will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Cathy Ann Carter, 34 BASTROP — Cathy Ann Carter died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Galion. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop.

Sidney J. Corbin Sr., 71 WINNSBORO — Sidney J. Corbin Sr., an auto body shop owner, died June 12. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Star Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Pleasant Star/Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

Benjamin Davis Sr., 27 Benjamin Davis Sr. of Monroe, a warehouse employee, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lucille C. Ford, 91 CROWVILLE — Lucille Cox Ford, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hill Ridge Baptist Church, Crowville. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro.

William D. Godwin, 102 GOLDONNA — William David Godwin, a laborer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Chestnut.

Stanley Green, 68 Stanley Green of West Monroe, a retired electrician with Riverwood, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.

Mary Harris, 76 Mary Harris of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Floe L. Martin, 97 BERNICE — Floe Lambert Martin died Sunday. Graveside services are 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Bernice City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Robert J. Nieman III, infant Robert Joseph Nieman III of West Monroe, the infant son of Robby and Megan Nieman, died Monday. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary M. Smith, 82 Mary M. Smith of West Monroe, retired jewelry salesman, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James Troquille, 87 James Troquille of West Monroe, a retired state forestry employee, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Zoar Cemetery.

Linda L. Turner, 52 RAYVILLE — Linda Lee Turner died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in St. Peter Rock Cemetery, Bee Bayou, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

George P. Wilson, 64 George Peyton Wilson of West Monroe, a retired accountant for Premier Products Inc., died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Biddy, Jessie Marie Dixon: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, Delhi. Greer, Desree Marie Patrizi: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Life Church, Winnsboro. Jones, Eunice "MeMe": 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Scott Sr., Perry: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School. Wilder, Margaret Ramsey: 1 p.m. Saturday, Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston.

Jun 21, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Nellan Maurice Patton Doss Funeral service for Nellan Maurice Patton Doss, age 80, of Dubach, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, June 22, 2012 at Harmony Chapel United Methodist Church in Hico, LA. Officiating the service will be Rev. Don Lanier. Interment will follow at Harmony Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral home in Ruston. Mrs. Doss was born February 19, 1932 in Homer, LA and passed away June 19, 2012 in Hico, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband; James Doss and grandson: Matthew Doss. Mrs. Doss was a member of Harmony Chapel United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son: Tommy Doss and wife Donna of Hico, LA; grandsons: Thomas Doss and wife Nicki and Dakota Doss both of Hico, LA; great granddaughter: Emma Harper Doss; nieces: Linda Jane Gilleland and husband Harry of Shreveport, LA, Sheila Baines and husband Claude of Shreveport, LA, and Janet Jackson and husband Robert of North Carolina; nephews: Greg Farrar of Washington , DC, John Farrar and wife Ida of Longview TX, and Wayne Houck and wife Doyce of Ruston, LA. Pallbearers will be Jim Stephens, Randal Hermes, Terry Dick, Ronnie Smith Joey Davidson, Joe B. Hamilton , Kerry Harren, and Cody Richard. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Harmony Chapel Cemetery Fund or Harmony Chapel United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on June 21, 2012

Billie Baxter Gates Memorial Services for Billie Baxter Gates, 91, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, June 22, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time on Friday. Billie passed away on June 17, 2012 from complications due to metastatic prostate cancer. He was born on November 2, 1920 in Pollock, La to William R. and Mabel "Iris" Humphries Gates. Billie was a descendant of John (1770- 1840) and Rebecca Barksdale Gates of Georgia. He attended Mitchell Elementary School in West Monroe and graduated from Ouachita High School in 1937. Billie entered the US Army in February 1942 and trained at St. Petersburg, FL and Lowery Field in Denver, Co. He attended Flexible Aerial Gunnery School at Tyndall Field, Panama City, Fla. and then Briggs Specialist School in Detroit, Mich. He was trained for operation of .30 and .50 caliber machine guns and was promoted to the rank of sergeant and specialist gunner instructor. After his honorable discharge from the military in 1946, Billie spent the rest of his career working for the Union Pacific Railroad, Skelly Oil Co., Tidewater Oil Co., and Lafayette Steel Erectors. He was a Mason and had attended First Baptist Church. Billie was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and a man of great loyalty to his friends. He loved cooking for others. Throughout his life he enjoyed a wide circle of friends from many walks of life. He was always a quick wit and loved animals, especially dogs. An avid outdoorsman, he was happiest when he was hunting, fishing, playing golf or "flying the skies." He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Roy B. (wife Blanche) and Glen R. (wife Francis) Gates. Survivors include his wife, Myrtis Bacle Gates of Richmond, Texas; two daughters: Glenda G. Otten and husband, Douglas of Dallas, Texas and Judy Gale Gates of Richmond, Texas; two grandaughters: Dr. Stacie Otten Mitchamore and husband, Aaron of Austin, Texas and Dr. Jennifer Otten Dean and husband, Greg of Santa Cruz, CA.; three great grandsons: Bryson and Thatcher Mitchamore and Linden Dean. Instead of a funeral, he has chosen to donate his body to medical science. The family would like to especially thank Dr. Don Hammett for his compassion, dedication and friendship. We appreciate the kindness, respect and tender care of the nurses and staff of Cornerstone Hospital in West Monroe. To his "SPECIAL FRIENDS" who spent countless hours with him and became his surrogate family and inner strength, we are eternally grateful. . . He will be sorely missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Tee of Northeast Louisiana and to the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 21, 2012

Joan Parker Larson Funeral services for Mrs. Joan Parker Larson, age 85 of Columbia formerly of Daingerfield, TX, will be held at 1 PM Friday, June 22, 2012 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Rev. Richard Turnley officiating and Bro. Michael Whitman delivering the eulogy. Interment will be June 30, 2012 in the Daingerfield Cemetery in Daingerfield, TX. Visitation will be Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia from 5 PM to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers it was Mrs. Larson's wishes that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association , the American Parkinson Disease Association, the American Dyslexia Association or the charity of your choice . Mrs. Larson was born on March 22, 1927 in Abingdon, England to the union of Harry Norman Parker and Winifred May Gerring Parker and passed from this life on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at her residence. She was a well educated lady having attended Oxford University, Kilgore Junior College, East Texas Commerce, Texas A&M at Texarkana, TX and Northeast Louisiana University. Allowing her to become a teacher in French, Spanish and gifted and talented for Caldwell Parish and East Texas schools. She was a member of several organizations: Order of the Eastern Star, where she was the organist, Delta Kappa Gamma, Phi Theta Kappa (National Junior College Scholastic Society), and the Sigma Tau Delta. She was the organist and member of her church St. Charles Episcopal in Daingerfield, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Warren Larson and brother, Don Anthony Parker. Those left to cherish her memory include three sons: Brian Larson and wife, Beverly, Barry Wayne Larson and wife, Janell and Brett Larson; two daughters: Verdye Lackey and husband, Charles and Elizabeth Hatten and husband, Randy; brother, Barry Parker and wife, Sally; grandchildren: Laura, Lance, Lisa, Leanne, Lane, Tissa, Shelly, B.J., Rebecca, Beth, Chris, Caroline, Bryan, Brady and Wesley; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; and several caregivers: Katie Cook, Gwen Williams, Kim Johnson, Melissa Bird, Carlene Forwood and Carla Lee. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on June 21, 2012

Floe Lambert Martin Funeral services for Floe Lambert Martin, age 97, of Bernice, LA, will be 9:30 AM Saturday, July 23, 2012, at Bernice City Cemetery with Dr Johnie Adkins, Jr. officiating the service. Interment will follow under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Mrs. Martin was born on August 12, 1914, in Spearsville, LA, and died on June 17, 2012, in Bernice, LA. Floe was the third child born to Calvin Joshua and Edna Johnson Lambert. When Floe was 2 years old, her mother died, and she went to live with her Uncle, Thaddeus Johnson, and his wife, Lona Allgood Johnson, at their farm in Summerfield. While Floe grew up on the farm in Summerfield, she remained in close touch with her father and siblings throughout their lifetimes. She met Hugh Garrett Martin, her husband of 65 years, while she was working in Blytheville, AR and he was stationed at the Army Air Force Base there. They were married on February 13, 1945, in Chicago, IL. After the war, they settled in Sacramento, CA, where their only child Stephen Hugh was born. Floe was anxious to return to her family, and in 1948, the family moved to Bernice, where she and Hugh owned Martin's Store, a grocery and general merchandise business, which they operated until 1983. Floe and Hugh were active members of the Bernice United Methodist Church for over 60 years. Until very recently Floe held weekly United Methodist Women meetings at her home. They lived in the same house for 60 years, and Floe was well known for having a beautiful yard. She was a charter member of the Bernice Garden Club, and remained a member until her death. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husband, parents, uncle and aunt, two sisters, Doris Robinson and Janice Goss and a brother, Roy Lambert; her stepmother Dora Cole Lambert, and her step siblings Olivia Pickens, Marie Carroll, Eunice Cole, Harrell Cole, Van Cole, and George Cole. She is survived by son, Steve Martin and wife Phamie of Summerfield, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren; Caroline Byerman and husband David and their children Amanda and William of Las Vegas, NV; Thad Martin and wife Melissa and their son Russell of Austin, TX; Susan Martin and husband Andrew Hecox of Raleigh, NC; her niece Debbie Vlahakos and husband Vie and great nieces- Cynthia Butler and her husband Kevin and their daughter Maranatha and Alicia Motter and her husband Buddy, all of Houston. Mrs. Martin is also survived by Ann Comfort, her dear friend and caregiver of 16 years, other devoted caregivers are Felipa Guzman, Mae Bertha Taylor, Leticia Lopez and Lucille Thompson. In honor of Mrs. Martin, the family wishes that memorials be made to the Bernice United Methodist Church, P O Box 189, Bernice, LA 71222. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on June 21, 2012

Ester Louise Kohl "Jerry" Powell A celebration of the life of Jerry Powell, 87, of Monroe will be held 12:00 PM, Saturday, June 23, 2012, at J.P. Windows & Doors 321 Trenton Street, West Monroe, LA 71291. Jerry passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 17, 2012. Born on April 12, 1925 in Springfield, Ohio. to Edna Mae Kohl Dupler and Louis Kohl. Jerry had a passion for life and a "get up and go" like no other woman. It was often joked that she would outlive us all, but truth be told during the life that she lived, she did "outlive" every one of us. As the sole creator and owner of JP Windows and Doors, Jerry truly was a business woman until her last day. Esther was a loving mother and grandmother. She leaves to celebrate her memories her sister, Roberta "Robbie" Kovalchick, her children Pat Rogers, Barbara Meeks, Melinda & husband Harvey, Rhonda & Michael Griffith and son, Jeff Powell. Her grandchildren in Monroe, Jennifer and Jodie Meeks, Zoe Griffith, Jade, Chloe, and Abbie Powell , Victoria Rogers in Atlanta, GA, Maile Sacarob of Kona HI. , Staci, Jessica, and Judith Reno of Jacksonville, FL, and four great grandchildren, David and Kohl of Atlanta, GA and Travis and Scarlett of Virginia Beach, VA. Flowers may be sent to JP Windows & Doors. Published in The News Star from June 21 to June 23, 2012

Margaret Ann Ramsey Breathwit Wilder Memorial services for Margaret Ann Ramsey Breathwit Wilder, 90 of Ruston will be 1:00PM Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Ruston. Officiating will be Rev. Jerry Hilburn. Mrs. Wilder died Friday, June 15, 2012 in Ruston. Mrs. Wilder began her higher education in 1941 at Principia College where she earned her Associates degree. IShe continued her studies at Louisiana Tech where she earned a B.S. in Sociology and Biology in 1943. In 1972 she earned a M.A. in American History and in 1978 earned her EdS in Counseling. In 1994 she graduated from Grambling State University with a EdD. Other certificates include a Tutor certificate earned in 1989 and other adult and special education courses in 1985-1986. Her work experience includes; 1970-1972, St. Frederick H.S., Monroe; 1976, Teacher at the Bienville Parish Jail adult education program; 1975-1976, Director Title IV-C Federal Program Motivational Management Jackson and Bienville Parish Schools; 1972-1976, Taught Social Studies and English at Coleman H.S., Gibsland; 1978-1995, Teacher and Director, Adult Education Center, Bienville Parish Schools; 1989-2007, Educational consultant for Weyerhaeuser Industries (formerly Williamette). Other Organizations, Awards and Achievements include; Optimist Club of Arcadia, Charter Member; Louisiana Counsel of Social Studies-Executive Board member; LA Assn. Public School Adult Educators; LA Educators Assn.; American Assn. of University Women; Delta Kappa Gamma-Honorary Teachers Org., local chapter president; Kappa Delta Social sorority-member White Rose Circle; Daughters of the American Revolution, Regent and Treasurer; Colonial Dames-National Society of the Colonial Dames XVII Century Sir John Payne Chapter, the Order of Descendants of Ancient Planters and many others. Mrs. Wilder is preceded in death by her husbands, James Gulley Breathwit and Henry Longfellow Wilder, Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Emily Kempton Wilder Gay and husband Tom of Columbia, LA and Ann Harrison Wilder of Grayson, GA. Two Grandchildren and six Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be from Saturday, June 23, 2012 from 12:30PM until 1:00PM service time at Trinity United Methodist Church in Ruston. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church of Ruston. To leave an online message for the family, please visit http://www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com/. Owens Memorial Chapel Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on June 21, 2012

Benjamin Davis Sr., 27 Benjamin Davis Sr. of Monroe, a warehouse employee, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Reba B. Huntsman, 88 Reba Bouton Huntsman of West Monroe and Crossett, Ark., a bookkeeper, died Wednesday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

William Johnson Jr., 85 TALLULAH — William "Buck" Johnson Jr., a truck driver, died June 12. Memorial services are 6 p.m. Saturday at Waverly Baptist Church, Waverly.

Lou E. Medlock, 87 Lou Elvira Medlock of Monroe, a retired educator with the Monroe City School System, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday with family hour from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Lois M. Pearce, 85 RUSTON — Lois Marie "Ree" Fails Pearce, a schoolteacher, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Zella M. Roach, 82 Zella Mae Roach of West Monroe died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, West Monroe.

Ottis H. Statham, 91 Ottis Heath Statham of Monroe, a retired pipeline superintendent, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

David L. Thompson, 67 David Lynn Thompson of Monroe, owner of Thompson Tree Service, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Kirk Walker, 45 Kirk Walker of Monroe died June 14. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at King Solomon Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday with family hour from 7-8 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Johnnie V. Webb, 92 Johnnie Vernell King Webb of West Monroe, an executive secretary, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Thursday until service time. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Carter, Cathy Ann: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Galion. Corbin Sr., Sidney J.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pleasant Star Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Martin, Floe Lambert: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Bernice City Cemetery. Scott Sr., Perry: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School. Turner, Linda Lee: 11 a.m. Friday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville. Wilder, Margaret Ramsey: 1 p.m. Saturday, Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston.

Jun 22, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

William "Bill" Dykes Graveside services for William "Bill" Dykes, 69 of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Rodney Sanders will be officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Dykes was born November 7, 1942 in Clarks, LA and passed away June 20, 2012 in West Monroe. Mr. Bill retired with seventeen years of service with Trailways Bus Company. He was preceded in death by his son, Billy Warren Dykes and parents, William Dykes Sr. and Mary Dykes. Mr. Dykes is survived by his wife Carol Dykes; daughter-in-law, Tammy Dykes Causey; 3 grandchildren; Casey Dykes, Jackson Dykes and Kallie Causey; 2 brothers; Henry Dykes and Kenneth Dykes. Visitation will be held Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 22, 2012

Reba Bouton Huntsman Funeral Services for Mrs. Reba Bouton Huntsman, 88, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 23, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, with Rev. Craig Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Mrs. Huntsman was born January 24, 1924 and passed away on June 20, 2012. Reba was born and spent her childhood years in Bristol, VA. In 1946 she met Paul, who was working as a machinist at the nearby Oak Ridge, TN facility. Reba and Paul were married in 1947 and shortly thereafter moved to Little Rock, AR, where Paul had accepted a job with Reynolds Metal. In 1954, they moved to Monroe, where Paul eventually became part owner of Southern Tool. In 1965, after selling out their interest in Southern Tool, they moved to Crossett, AR and opened Mechanism's, a full service machine shop for the local wood products industry. They retained their home in West Monroe since Reba's mother was at a local nursing home. Thus began a routine of driving to WM on Thursdays and returning to Crossett on Sunday afternoon. This routine would continue for the next 45 years. Paul ran the shop and Reba did the accounting work and managed the office. She retired from Mechanism's in 1993 and Paul passed away in 2005 but at 88 years old she continued to travel back and forth to Crossett each week to check on the business which was being operated by grandson Keith Huntsman. Mrs. Huntsman is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Paul G. Huntsman; son, Rodney Keith Huntsman, Sr; mother, Anna Peeks Cross; and father, James R. Bouton. Survivors include her daughter, Karen Huntsman Harrison and husband, Allen; grandchildren, Shay Harrison Anderson and husband, Steve of Cumming, GA, Jeff Harrison and wife, Kim of Nashville, TN, and Keith Huntsman and wife, Kim; great grandchildren Ty and Alli Anderson; Parks Harrison, and Morgan and Megan Huntsman; and her dog, Daisy. Pallbearers will be the Employees of Mechanisms: Royce Blissett, Jason Dykes, Greg Oden, Laron Berryman, Scott Hipp, Bill Griffin, Justin Stewart, and Rick Frisby. Honorary Pallbearers will be Colby Pennington, Jimmy Thrasher, and Daniel Bailey. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Friday, June 22, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church of Monroe - 3400 Forsythe Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 and to First United Methodist Church of West Monroe- 1411 Glenwood Dr. West Monroe, LA 71291. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 22, 2012

Lois Marie (Ree) Fails Pearce Funeral services celebrating the life of Lois Marie (Ree) Fails Pearce, 85, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 22, 2012 at Temple Baptist Church, Ruston, Louisiana. Officiating will be Dr. Rick Byargeon, Rev. Dale Oden, and Rev. David Abernathy. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 21, 2012, 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church. Ree was born November 29, 1926 in Kilbourne, Louisiana. She went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on June 19, 2012. Ree moved to Ruston to attend Louisiana Tech, graduating with a degree in Education. While in college, she joined Temple Baptist Church where she met the love of her life, Reeves Pearce, She spent her life ministering to others and sharing her deep faith. Ree had a profound love for her church, Temple Baptist, where she was involved in numerous church activities such as a life-long Sunday School teacher, WMU, where she served as president, and the Young at Heart Group. She was considered a true and dedicated prayer warrior who influenced many lives with her giving spirit. Ree's love of teaching brought her to Ruston High School, where she enjoyed teaching English and Creative Writing for many years. Her legacy will live on through many generations. Journal writing was one of her greatest pleasures, writing daily for years. Family gatherings were always joyous occasions. Children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren brought her many blessings as she was involved in their lives and prayed for each one of them daily. Ree is preceded in death by her beloved husband since 1946, William Reeves Pearce of Ruston, her parents Charlie Williams Fails and Marietta Georgia Ross Fails of Kilbourne, LA, sister Hazel Fails Morrow of Lamar, CO, and members of the T.J. Pearce, Sr. family. Ree is survived by her children LaWanda Pearce Cox and husband Carl, Marshall Reeves Pearce and wife Carolyn, Pam Pearce Garbarino, and Jim Charles Pearce and wife Sherri, She is also survived by her grandchildren Charles Skip Pinkston IV and wife Robin, Casey Fields and husband Dean, Daniel Paul Garbarino and wife Piper, Ryan Reeves Kilpatrick and wife Sarah, Kristin Kilpatrick Stuart and husband Robert, Ross Bertrand Garbarino, Cissy Stevenson and husband Jay, William Read Stanley, Marshall Reeves Pearce, Jr., Caroline Marie Pearce, Megan Elizabeth Pearce, Hunter Reeves Pearce, Brandon Morelle Pearce, and her great grandchildren Brianna Michelle Pinkston, Meredith Leigh Pinkston, Carson Jack Fields, Addison Marie Fields, Georgia Kate Stuart, Pearce Elizabeth Stuart, Reeves Kenneth Kilpatrick, Rhodes Benson Kilpatrick, Cooper Wesley Garbarino, Campbell Bess Garbarino, and Paxton James Stevenson. She is also survived by her niece Carol Hall and son Chuck of Colorado and numerous nieces and nephews from the T.J. Pearce family. The family would like to thank those who have so lovingly cared for her over the last few months. Memorials can be made to the Children's Building Fund at Temple Baptist Church. "Be still and know that I am God." Psalms 46:10 Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on June 22, 2012

Mary Martha Smith Funeral Services for Mary Smith, 82, of Manor, TX will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 23, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe with Rev. Rusty Grant officiating. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery. Mary Smith lost her 2 year battle with cancer on June 18, 2012, surrounded by family in Manor, TX. She was born January 12, 1930 in Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents M.M. & Lucille Smith, brothers Robert and Courtney Smith, brother-in-law Sherman Johnston, and nephews Kenneth and Robert Keith Smith. In 1950 she moved to Texas were she would reside until her death. She was co-owner and dearly enjoyed her work at Bouquet Florist in Vidor, TX. She went on to work in the lighting business and later the jewelry business until she retired at age 79 to spend more time with her family. She was beloved mother and Granny always putting her family's needs before her own. She was a loyal and caring sister and friend to many. A favorite time in her life was being a member of the Women's Sorority in Vidor, TX. She leaves behind her spouse Lewis H Smith, children Nancy and Jim Hawk, Martha Robinson, Jason and Tiffany Robinson; siblings Bea Johnston, Harry P Smith Sr., and Mrs. Robert "Dot" Smith; extended family Jody Robinson; 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Benjamin LeBlanc, Justin LeBlanc, Cory LeBlanc, Tim Schicktanz, Bill Johnston, and Kevin Smith. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM service at 10:00 AM Saturday June 23 at Mulhearn's Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 22, 2012

Sue Carol Wells Funeral services for Sue Carol Wells 67, of Eros, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 23, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Don Wall and Rev. Gene Benson officiating. Interment will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Sue was a homemaker and a member of Lapine Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Terry, and a daughter, Donna Sue Parr Mackens. Sue is survived by her husband of 36 years, Harry Wells; a daughter, Sharon Dye; granddaughters; Brittany Dye and Roxi Mackens and husband, Will Tatum; grandsons; Gregory Mackens and O'Donell Reagan; 2 sisters, Edith Whitlock and Sherry Rice; several nieces and nephews. Visitation is Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 22, 2012

Kieasha M. Anderson, 27 Kieasha Marie Anderson of Monroe died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Norvis D. Bedford, 90 GRAMBLING — Norvis Daniels Bedford, a retired educator, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Simsboro. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Overnight drive through viewing will begin at 7:15 p.m. Friday and end at noon Saturday. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Gardens.

Shirley A. Brown, 70 BASTROP — Shirley Ann Kinney Brown, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Stevenson Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Cathy Carter, 34 BASTROP — Cathy Carter, a private sitter, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop.

Frisco E. Del Rio, 78 JUNCTION CITY, Ark. — Frisco Eddie Del Rio, a retired master sergeant, died Sunday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Start Cemetery, Start.

Bobby R. Ewing, 79 SANDY LAKE — Bobby Ray Ewing, a welder, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Sandy Lake Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery, Manifest, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Billie B. Gates, 91 Billie Baxter Gates of West Monroe, an oil and gas salesman, died Sunday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time.

Edna Graham, 62 RAYVILLE — Edna Graham, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jeremiah Graves, 69 Jeremiah Graves of Monroe, a machine operator, died June 11. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary Harris, 76 Mary Harris of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home.

Joan P. Larson, 85 COLUMBIA — Joan Parker Larson, formerly of Daingerfield, Texas., a retired teacher, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be Saturday in Daingerfield Cemetery, Daingerfield.

Mary A. Mariche, 90 OAK GROVE — Mary Aliene Mariche died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Green Chapel Church of God, near Oak Grove. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove and 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery.

Hudson C. Marsh, infant Maddox T. Marsh, infant TALLULAH — Hudson Cade Marsh and Maddox Todd Marsh, the infant sons of Stephen and Laurie Todd Marsh, died Sunday. Graveside services were Wednesday at Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah. Arrangements were under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Bobbie N. McGaha, 60 CALHOUN — Bobbie Nell McGaha, a legal assistant, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Bertha Miles, 82 PIONEER — Bertha Miles, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Laura C. Sharp, 89 RUSTON — Laura Caldwell Sharp, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Ruston Church of Christ. Visitation is 2-3 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Pines Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Eddie Lee Smith, 56 Eddie Lee Smith of West Monroe, a mechanic, died Tuesday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Monday at Community Baptist Church, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary K. Smith, 50 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Mary Kathryn Smith, a security guard, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Linda Turner, 52 RAYVILLE — Linda Turner, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville. Burial will be in St. Peter Rock Cemetery, Bee Bayou, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

George P. Wilson, 64 George Peyton Wilson of West Monroe, an accountant, died Monday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Friday until service time.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Corbin Sr., Sidney J.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pleasant Star Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Johnson Jr., William "Buck": 6 p.m. Saturday, Waverly Baptist Church, Hwy. 577 North, Waverly. Martin, Floe Lambert: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Bernice City Cemetery. Medlock, Lou Elvira: 10 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Pearce, Lois Marie "Ree" Fails: 10 a.m. Friday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Roach, Zella Mae: 1 p.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Scott Sr., Perry: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School. Walker, Kirk: 11 a.m. Saturday, King Solomon Baptist Church, Monroe. Wilder, Margaret Ramsey: 1 p.m. Saturday, Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston.

Jun 23 , 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Charles Ramsey Funeral services for William Charles Ramsey 70 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, June 24, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Eddy Shoemaker will be officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, Vienna, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Charles was born December 28, 1941 in Ruston, LA and passed away June 21, 2012 in West Monroe. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharline Ramsey; parents, William Marvin "Buddy" Ramsey and Jessie M. Alexander. Charles was a member of Peniel Baptist Church. Charles is survived by his wife Debbie Ramsey; daughters; Pam Niemeyer, Donna Bearden, Jada May, Jennifer Brown, Stephanie Ramsey; step-children, Benjamin Robinson and Olivia Williams; sister, Dianne Pennington; 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Patrick Williams, Brandon Bearden, Will Haynes, Pedro Maldonado, Johnny Niemeyer and Alan Price. Honorary pallbearer will be Marshall Howard. Visitation will be held Saturday, June 23, 2012 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 23, 2012

Frisco E. Del Rio, 78 JUNCTION CITY, Ark. — Frisco Eddie Del Rio, a retired master sergeant, died Sunday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Start Cemetery, Start.

Edna Graham, 62 RAYVILLE — Edna Graham, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Bobbie N. McGaha, 60 CALHOUN — Bobbie Nell McGaha, a legal assistant, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Bertha Miles, 82 PIONEER — Bertha Miles, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jun 24 , 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Kelma Albritton Bridges Funeral services for Kelma Albritton Bridges, age 91, of Dubach will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, June 25, 2012 at First Baptist Church in Dubach, LA. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service time. Officiating the service is Rev. Mike Anderson. Interment will follow at Liberty Hill-Taylor Cemetery in Farmerville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Mrs. Bridges was born on September 22, 1920 in Farmerville, LA and passed away on June 22, 2012 while living at The Village Health Care, at The Glen in Shreveport, LA. Mrs. Bridges and her husband, Ervin, were members of First Baptist Church for over 50 years. She worked at Tatum's Department store in Dubach for 25 years and loved all the people that shopped there. She always had a loving smile on her face. This loving smile will remain in our hearts forever. Mrs. Bridges was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and a friend to many. She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Ervin; her parents, Jesse and Annie Albritton; son, Johnny; three sisters; and one brother. Mrs. Bridges is survived by her daughter, Roxie Downing and husband Jerry of Shreveport, LA; daughter-in-law, Debra Bridges; grandsons, Trey Roberson, Ted Bridges; granddaughters, Cathy Brown and husband Mike, Karen Boggs; great grandsons, Andy, Jonathan , and Michael; nieces, Peggy Gavin, Judy McCready, and nephew Jackie Neal. Pallbearers will be Trey Roberson, Andy Tripp, Jonathan Tripp, Michael Smith, Chuck Mullins, and Greg Gavin. The family wishes to thank the staff, nurses, doctors, and all the aides at The Glen for their love and care given for almost 12 years. We would also like to thank Harmony Life Hospice nurses Jackie, Julie, Charlotte, and Chaplin Frank for their loving care and compassion shown to Mrs. Bridges and her family. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Dubach, LA 71235 or the charity of your choice . Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on June 24, 2012

Juanita Holman Funeral services for Juanita Holman, age 89, of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, June 25, 2012 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Johnny Hankins will officiate. Interment is to follow at Mt. Nebo Cemetery, Downsville, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. She was born October 7, 1922 in Calhoun, LA and passed away June 22, 2012 in Monroe. Juanita (Blackie) was a loving and devoted wife to Quent, her husband of 51 years. Her greatest joys in life included cooking for her family, watching her kids' ball games, and playing dominoes and card games. She loved the Lord, and her quiet faith served as a great Christian example to those who knew her. She is preceded in death by her husband, Quenton Holman. She is survived by her five children, Jim Holman and wife Gayle, Eddie Holman and wife Vanessa; Donna Joseph and husband Charles, Dale Holman and wife Coco, Faith Moss and husband Jeff; eleven grandchildren, T.J. Holman, Matt Holman and wife Laura, Valerie Holman, Kacie Wright and husband Robert, Lindsay Atkins and husband John, Dan Robertson and wife Shannon, Bethany Rush and husband Craig, Leslie Richman and husband Brad, Joe R. Joseph, Jenny Moss, and Andie Moss; eight great grandchildren; one sister, Clarence Antley; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ray Antley, Carroll Thorne, Johnny McFarland, Reggie Skains, Dwight Lamkin, Paul Holman, Terry Holman, and Don Smith. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. Greg Green, staff at Azalea Estates, Barbara Stevens of Alpha Care, and Karen and Lydia from Hospice Care Resources. Visitation will be held Sunday from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. 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 June 24, 2012

Mr. Charles Morgan Kelley, Jr. Funeral services for Mr. Charles Morgan Kelley, Jr., age 81, Farmerville, LA formerly of Bastrop, are scheduled for 11:00 AM Monday, June 25, 2012 in the Chapel of Golden Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Ingram officiating. Interment will follow in Promise Land Cemetery, Hamburg, AR. Mr. Kelley, a retiree of South Central Bell, passed away Friday, June 22, 2012. Mr. Kelley was saved at an early age at Promise Land Missionary Baptist Church, Hamburg, AR and is presently a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church , Cross Roads, LA. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting gardening and was an avid Razorback fan. Mr. Kelley served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War as a Military Police officer. He was active in the South Central Bell Telephone Pioneer Club. He loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. Mr. Kelley is survived by his wife, Jean Barnett Kelley of Farmerville; daughter, Camille Gates and husband Dusty of Farmerville, LA; sisters, Bonnie Kelley of Little Rock, AR, Martha Lauhon and husband Dale of Hamburg, AR; brother, Billy F. Kelley and wife Audrey of Hamburg, AR; grandchildren, Kelley Gates of Farmerville, LA, Morgan Lowery and husband Kyle of Sterlington, LA; one great granddaughter, Sadie Lowery of Sterlington, LA and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, C. Morgan Kelley and Frances Stell Kelley and brother, J.D. Kelley. Pallbearers will be; Jimmy McDaniel, Eric McDaniel, Danny Kelley, Jeff Foster, Ray Hebert, Kyle Lowery and Kelley Gates. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 24, 2012 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Golden Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to: Promise Land Cemetery at 318 Ashley 131, Hamburg, AR 71646 or the American Cancer Fund. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on June 24, 2012

Bobbie Fletcher McGaha Funeral Services for Bobbie Fletcher McGaha, 60, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 1:30 PM Monday, June 25, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral home in West Monroe with Rev. Neal Everett officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until service time. Bobbie was born in Winnsboro, La. on May 21, 1952 and she was raised in and around Baskin, LA. She picked cotton, cleaned houses, fixed peoples' hair, and worked on the Bookmobile while growing up. She played basketball at Baskin High School for Hall of Fame coach Tiny Tarbutton during Baskin's basketball glory days. After graduating from Baskin High School, she moved on to Northeast Louisiana University and graduated with a degree in office administration. She worked at Ford, Bacon, and Davis where she made many friends and was loved and respected by those she worked with. She and her sidekick brother (who was a photographer at NLU) went everywhere together. He was tragically killed in an offshore explosion in 1984 and Bobbie was devastated. She never quite recovered. She still drove his 1981 Chevrolet S-10 truck until she died. After taking some time off from work she came back and worked as a legal assistant for Fred McGaha, attorney with the firm of Grant and McGaha. She worked with Fred for twenty years until she retired. She was loved and respected by all of the lawyers she worked with, their office personnel, everyone at the Clerk of Court's office, and especially by all of the clients she worked for. Many became personal friends after their legal matters ended. Bobbie married Fred McGaha on January 25, 1992 and they celebrated their 20th anniversary this year. She is survived by Fred and her two step sons, Lane McGaha and his wife, Annie, and Wade McGaha; along with her sisters, Pat Fletcher, Linda Kelly, and Ellen Walker; her nieces, Donna Jones, Lisa Graef, and Jana Hile; her nephew Butch Jones; and brother and sister in law Robert and Tricia Hile. Bobbie was preceded in death by her mother, Dollie Mae Fletcher, her father, Stanley R. Fletcher, and her brother, David Fletcher. Bobbie was only six years old when her father died leaving her mother responsible for raising the kids. The kids had to all pull their weight to make it work and Bobbie's work ethic throughout her life reflected the values she learned growing up. She was extremely frugal and found great delight in capturing clothing bargains at the Goodwill store. Her idea of a good time on Friday night was to shell a couple of bushels of peas. Bobbie loved her cats. Ms. Kitty and Blackie were the loves of her life. Davie took their place when they died and he slept on Bobbie's head every night. She could never say no to a stray cat on a cold night. Bobbie took pride in her home and she decorated it with furniture and mementos from past family members. She loved her vegetable and flower gardens. Cooking was her specialty where she was known far and wide for her deer roasts, purple hull peas, okra and tomatoes, and cornbread. Bobbie died on June 20, 2012. This was literally the longest day of the year. She was a Christian and a member of the First Baptist Church of Calhoun. Heaven will be a little brighter with her there and our world will be a little dimmer with her gone. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 24, 2012

Eddie Lee Smith Eddie Lee Smith a mechanic of West Monroe was born on September 16, 1955 and went to his Heavenly home on June 19, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 25, 2012 at Community Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA with Brother Danny Mcllveene officiating under the direction of Griffin funeral Home. Eddie was an avid hunter, fisherman, and a Motorcycle enthusiasts. He loved playing the guitar and harmonica. He was a loving husband, father, uncle, brother, nephew, cousin, friend and most of all Popie Mr. Smith is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Kathleen Haynes Smith of West Monroe, LA; friend of 50 years, Deano Everette of West Monroe, LA; sons, Michael Smith of West Monroe, LA; Reagan Smith Perry of Boise, ID; daughter, Brandi Kathleen Smith and husband Clay of Calhoun, LA; sisters Debbie Jiles of Monroe, LA; Barbara Little of Rayville, LA; Sandy Sims of Calion, AR; grandchildren, Morgan Smith, Michael Smith Jr.; Jada Klayre Smith, Cason Clay Smith. Also survived by very special nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.grifinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 24, 2012

Dr. Thomas Glenn Zentner Funeral services for Dr. Thomas Glenn Zentner, 85, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, June 25, 2012, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Rev. David Richter and Msgr. Edmund Moore officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Private family graveside services will be held at a later date. Dr. Zentner was born on August 6, 1926 in Rowena, TX and died at his residence on Friday, June 22, 2012. He graduated from Texas A&M and remained a loyal fan and supporter throughout his life. Dr. Zentner received his Ph.D. in Chemistry at the Institute of Paper Chemistry in Appleton, WI. He moved his family to Monroe in 1960 and joined Olinkraft Corporation where he became Vice-President of Research and Development. Dr. Zentner served in World War II as a Marine. He was a wonderful family man with many interests. He carried his research into several leisure projects. One of these was his planting of a 2000 pecan tree orchard with his teenage sons by his side. He had a love for music, gardening, camping, and anything that sparked his curiosity. He was a charter patron member of the Strauss Theatre. Dr. Zentner was preceded in death by his daughter, Ann Taylor Zentner; his father, John Zentner; his mother, Lucile Zentner; a sister, Marjorie Chamberlain; and a brother, Steven Zentner. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Jean; his sons, Tommy Zentner, Jr. and his wife Marion, Dr. Scott Zentner and his wife Maggie; his daughters, Jane Ellington and her husband Joe, and Sara McAtee and her husband Steve; 10 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Sister Ellen Lorenz. He is also survived by his step-mother, Louise Zentner; half sisters, Betty Sheffied, Geneva Krueger, and Patricia Dymond; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend their thanks to St. Joseph Hospice and their very special caregivers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ouachita Parish Library or Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 24, 2012

Billy Chapman, 77 CROWVILLE — Billy Joe Chapman died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Ida DeShazo, 77 LUMBERTON, Texas — Ida Faye DeShazo, a retired Walmart customer service manager, died Thursday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Sunday at Harper Springs Cemetery, Huttig, Ark., under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Willard B. Ford, 96 Willard B. "Bill" Ford of Monroe, a retired Army major, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Robert Humphries 68 GRAYSON — Robert Glenn Humphries, a production operator with Island Operating Co., died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitationis 4-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Adams Cemetery, Kelly.

John Johnson, 71 DOWNSVILLE — John "J.M." Johnson, a retired carpenter, died Saturday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Monday at Liberty Cemetery, Linville. Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Peggy L. May, 74 DUBACH — Peggy L. May, a retired banker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Charles Ramsey, 70 Charles Ramsey of West Monroe, a painter contractor, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Vienna.

Nela Snead, 89 Nela Faye Snead of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Dr. Ruth Vingiello, 88 Dr. Ruth Vingiello of Monroe, a retired pediatrician, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Crawford, Vaudie: 3 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Wisner. Graham, Edna Earl: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Peter Rock Baptist Church, Bee Bayou. McGaha, Bobbie Nell: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Miles, Bertha: Noon Saturday, Lebanon Baptist Church, Pioneer. Smith, Eddie Lee: 11 a.m. Monday, Community Baptist Church, West Monroe. Smith, Mary Kathryn: 10 a.m. Sunday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Thomas, Harold P.: 1 p.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Jun 25, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Herman N. Cox Herman N. Cox, 79, of Bastrop, LA, a retired Customer service agent with Georgia Pacific Railroad, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012. Services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at Golden Funeral Home. Interment will be in Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Published in The News Star on June 25, 2012

Willard "Bill" Ford Funeral services for Willard "Bill" Ford, 96, of Monroe, will be held at 3:00 PM Monday, June 25, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Bernard Duchesne, Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Ford passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012. He was retired from the U. S. Army serving in both WWII and the Korean Conflict. Mr. Ford was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Yuma, AZ. He loved to travel and visited 48 of the 50 states in the US and many countries while serving in the Army. His love of travel was exceeded only by his love of reading. He had an extensive library including thousands of books and spent many hours in the last years of his life reading his beloved books. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Ruth McNair Ford; Son, Robert Ford and wife Rebecca; daughter, Carol Townsend and husband Joe; grandson, David Flerlage; granddaughters, Lisa Flerlage, Carolyn Ford, and Kate Ford; and sister, Mary Lou Christensen. Visitation will be Monday from 2:00 PM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, La Published in The News Star on June 25, 2012

Nila Faye Bass Snead Funeral services for Nila Faye Bass Snead, 89, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe, with Dr. Alan Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Snead passed away at her home Saturday, June 23, 2012. She was born January 21, 1923, in Wisner, LA. She graduated as valedictorian from Wisner High School in 1940, and afterward, went to work as a telephone operator in Jackson, MS. After World War II, she married J. H. Snead, and during their 65 years of marriage, they resided in Shreveport, Dubach, and Monroe, LA. Mrs. Snead was preceded in death by her parents, F. S. and Minnie Lee Humble Bass; her sisters, Lavonn Ferrington and Maxine Newman; and her brother, F. S. Bass, Jr. Survivors include her husband, J. H. Snead; daughters, Carol Snead Kennedy and husband Tom Kennedy, Cindy Snead Roland and husband Steve Roland; and son, Rick Snead. She was blessed with seven grandchildren, Bryna Kennedy Macias and husband Anthony, Sara Kennedy Merkle and husband Ryan, Clayton Roland, Courtney Faye Roland, Amanda Breard, Molly Katherine Snead, and Madelyn Brooke Snead. Completing the family are three great-grandchildren, Shelby Faye Macias, Henry Macias, and Clayton Roland, Jr. She is also fondly remembered by a host of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. Pallbearers will be Bill Ferrington, Ernie Newman, Steve Roland, Allan Roberts, Wade Dickerson, and Jim Holmes. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Mrs. Snead was devoted to her Lord and was a long-time member of Parkview Baptist Church. She had a wonderful talent for cooking, especially desserts, and was the best gardener in the family. She could make anything grow. She will be greatly missed by her children and grandchildren, her extended family, and a host of friends. The family wishes to thank the loving caregivers of PRN Nursing, especially Miss Terry, Jennifer Collins, Jennifer Goodson, and Miss Taneisha. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 25, 2012

Ruth Reade McDonald Vingiello, M.D. Dr. Vingiello, 88, the beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died on June 22, 2012. A resident of Monroe since 1968, she grew up in Durham, NC. She is survived by her daughter, Madeline Vingiello Mellinger, and her husband, Dr. Charles Mellinger, Ph.D., of Jupiter, FL; two sons, Arthur Vingiello, and his wife, Karen Sellers Vingiello, of Baton Rouge, and Paul Vingiello, and his wife, Shari Fletcher Vingiello, of Monroe; her grandchildren, Kevin Biemuller, Kim Burman, Andrew and Jonathan Mellinger; Sara, Tony, Michael and Alyssa Vingiello; and great-granddaughters, Harper Reade Burman and Catherine Reade Melugin. She is also survived by her sister, Flora McDonald Dean, of Raleigh, NC; and her brother, Walter Neill McDonald and his wife, Joyce McDonald, of Louisburg, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Prof. Frank A. Vingiello, Ph.D.; her parents, Arthur Allen McDonald, Sr. and Mary Reade McDonald; and her brother, Arthur A. McDonald, Jr., and sister, Alice McDonald Davis. Dr. Ruth, as she was affectionately known to her many patients, nurses, staff, and fellow doctors, received her B.S. and M.D. from Duke University. From 1950 to 1968, she maintained a private pediatric practice in Blacksburg, VA, where she was the only pediatrician who made house calls. When she moved to Monroe with her husband, she served at E.A. Conway Memorial Hospital. She received her certification from the American Board of Pediatrics in 1974. She was named Medical Director of Region 8 of the Louisiana State Health Department from which position she retired in 1986. During her entire career, she held the deepest respect for her fellow health-care professionals, a respect which was returned. She was an avid bridge player, voracious reader, talented seamstress and inspired gardener. Dr. Ruth was especially devoted to her black lab, Bella, who was her constant companion at her beautiful home on the bayou. She will be greatly missed by her loving family for whom she was a life-long role model. The family thanks the many staff, nurses and doctors at St. Francis Hospital who cared for Dr. Ruth during her illness with special thanks to Drs. Jetha and Hubbard. Visitation will be from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM on Monday, June 25, 2012, at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Funeral mass, conducted by Father Sebastian Kallarackal, will follow at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church at 1:00 PM. Pallbearers are Jack Burman, Joe Melugin, Kevin Biemuller, Tony Vingiello, Carl Parker and Thomas Dickens. Honorary Pallbearer is Michael Vingiello. Memorial contributions may be made in her honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , P.O Box 2151, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN, email donors@stjude.org, or made to the Ouachita Parish Public Library, 1800 Stubbs Ave., Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 25, 2012

Billy J. Chapman, 77 CROWVILLE — Billy Joe Chapman, a farmer, died Saturday. Funeral services are 9 a.m. Monday at Lamar Baptist Church, Delhi. Burial is in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Herman N. Cox, 79 BASTROP — Herman N. Cox, a retired customer service agent with Georgia Pacific Railroad, died Sunday. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial is in Christ Church Cemetery.

Willard B. Ford, 96 Willard B. "Bill" Ford of Monroe, a retired U.S. Army major, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 2-3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Juanita Holman, 89 Juanita Holman of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is in Mount Nebo Cemetery, Downsville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

Peggy L. May, 74 DUBACH — Peggy L. May, a retired banker, died Saturday. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Fellowship Baptist Church in Dubach. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Burial is in Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery.

O.C. Payne, 82 RUSTON — O.C. Payne, of Ruston, a retired business owner died Sunday. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. Visitation is one hour before services. Burial is in New Bethel Cemetery in Bryceland under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston.

ing arrangements. Dr. Thomas G. Zentner, 85 Dr. Thomas Glenn Zentner of Monroe, retired from Olinkraft, died Friday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Monday at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Visitation will be Monday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Willie J. Zimmerman, 76 WINNFIELD — Willie Jean Taylor Zimmerman, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Antioch Community Church in Brewton's Mill. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at southern Funeral Home in Winnfield. Burial is in the church cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Graham, Edna Earl: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Peter Rock Baptist Church, Bee Bayou. Humphries, Robert Glenn: Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Johnson, John "J.M.": 1 p.m. Monday at Liberty Cemetery, Linville. McGaha, Bobbie Nell: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Smith, Eddie Lee: 11 a.m. Monday, Community Baptist Church, West Monroe. Thomas, Harold P.: 1 p.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Vingiello, Dr. Ruth: 1 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe.

Jun 26, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Reba Bounds Barthel Services for Mrs. Reba Bounds Barthel, 89, of Rayville, LA will be on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at First Baptist Church, Rayville, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Rayville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the church. Mrs. Barthel passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012 in Decatur, AL. She was born September 27, 1922 in Mendenhall, MS. She attended Business College in Jackson, MS in the early 1940's and was employed in the accounting department of Jackson's Heidelberg Hotel. She married William Farris "Bill" Barthel in September 1944. They moved to Rayville in 1952, where she devoted herself to rearing their five children and worked with her husband in his businesses, Barthel Packing Company and Barthel Realty. Her avocation was gardening, and she loved working in her yard and greenhouse. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Rayville, for 60 years and active for many years in church activities. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bill, her parents, Rev. Robert and Verdue Bounds, her son and daughter-in-law, William Farris "Bill" Barthel, Jr., and Elizabeth "Liz" Jordan Barthel, and her son, Robert Louis "Bob" Barthel. Mrs. Barthel is beloved by her family and is survived by two daughters: Diane Newell and her husband Altus of Summerville, SC; Judy Griffin and her husband Bud of Fairhope, AL; one son, Don Barthel and his wife Mary Allen of Decatur, AL; daughter-in-law Debbie Barthel of Rayville; two sisters, Carolyn Martin of Jackson, MS, and Bobbye Patterson of Magee, MS; twelve grandchildren and spouses: Sarah and Andy Taylor, Amanda Newell, Justin Newell, Jill and Tyler Boulo, Andrea and Andrew Wilkie, Mary Barthel, Abby Barthel, Cole Barthel, Codi and Michael Daniel, Clint Barthel, Mary Kate Barthel and Peyton Barthel; also by seven great grandchildren, Jefferson and James Taylor; Turner, Bennett, and Max Boulo; Carson and Ella Wilkie. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and deacons of First Baptist Church. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on June 26, 2012

Bobby Lee Foster Funeral services for Bobby Lee Foster of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at Lapine Assembly of God Church West Monroe. Rev. Gene Benson and Rev. Ricky Nolan will be officiating. Interment will follow at Lapine Assembly of God Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bobby was born July 13, 1944 and passed away on June 25, 2012 after a battle with congestive heart failure, years of pain and suffering and several hospital confinements. Bobby was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving four years in the Navy. He worked for Graphic Packaging for forty-two years. Bobby had a devout Christian faith and he was a kind and generous man. He made several friends at the hospitals and nursing homes while a patient there. He was a macho man but he was the apple of Mama's eye and was very close to her. Bobby was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Foster, Dad Courtland Foster, Mother Violet Blakeney and step-dad Melvin Blakeney. Bobby is survived by step-daughter, Debbie Townsend; brothers, Harold Foster and Roger Blakeney and his wife Myrl; 2 grandchildren Haden Hobbs and Jodi Evans; and 1 great-grandchild Cane Hobbs; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Shane Foster, Jerome Davis, Billy Peterson, Gary Hamilton, Haden Hobbs and Tim Evans. Honorary pallbearers will be Lane Bush and Donnie Foster. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 26, 2012

Shirley Ann Johnson Funeral services for Shirley Ann Johnson, 68, of Haile, La, are 10:00 AM on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville, La., with Reverend Lyndon Carpenter and Reverend Donald Reeves officiating. Visitation is Tuesday, June 26, 2012 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Family and friends are invited to attend the graveside services at the family cemetery on Wheeler Road in Haile, LA. Ann Johnson was born on July 7, 1943, in Haile, La., and passed away in Farmerville, La., Sunday, June 24, 2012, following a lengthy illness. Ann attended and graduated from Linville High School and was a staunch supporter of both its academic and athletic programs. She was an icon at many athletic events while cheering on nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews. Ann worked at Scott, Truck, and Tractor in Monroe and also as an administrator at the Sterlington Clinic. Prior to her illness, Ann enjoyed traveling across the country. Although on occasion she would frequent the beach, her passion was the mountains and the Old West. She enjoyed horseback riding (and the occasional mule ride), white water rafting, and skiing in the Colorado Rockies. Ann also enjoyed painting in her spare time and was a rather talented artist. Ann became the matriarch of the Wheeler family following her mother's death in 1987. She was especially a beloved figure for the nieces and nephews. Her positive influence and spontaneous wit will be felt and remembered for generations to come. Ann was preceded in death by her mother, Ora Mae Wheeler, and her father Charlie William Wheeler Sr. Survivors include six brothers: Tommie Lee Wheeler, Charlie "C.W." Wheeler, Jr. and wife, Bonita, Donald Wheeler, Sr., Joe Wheeler and wife, Lynn, Bruce Wheeler, and John Wheeler and wife Sue; 14 nieces and nephews: Donald Wheeler, Jr., Darren Wheeler, Joseph Wheeler, Julie Wheeler-Risk, Tommy Joe Wheeler, Angela Wheeler, Sherrye Wheeler-Naser, Tyrel Wheeler, Willie Wheeler, Gary Wheeler, Logan Wheeler, Chancy Wheeler-Parker, Kenji Wheeler, and Ryan Wheeler; and numerous great nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be nephews Donald Wheeler, Jr., Darren Wheeler, Joseph Wheeler, Tommy Joe Wheeler, Tyrel Wheeler, Willie Wheeler, Logan Wheeler, Ryan Wheeler and Timothy Parker. Honorary pallbearers are Kenji Wheeler, and Gary Wheeler. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff, doctors, nurses, and caregivers at the Farmerville Rehabilitation Center for the care and compassion shown during Ann's final years. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on June 26, 2012

Edith Tarver Latham Funeral service for Edith Tarver Latham, 81, of Ferriday, La. will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday June 27, 2012 at First Baptist Church of Ferriday with Bro. Wayne Gray officiating. Interment will follow at Natchez City Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home of Ferriday. The family will receive friends at Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday June 26, 2012. Edith Tarver Latham was born June 15, 1931 in Harrisonburg, La., the only child of John Glover and Cleo Chapman Tarver. She graduated Salutatorian of the 1948 H.H.S. and was also named to the LA All-State Basketball team of 1948. She attended Northwestern State University, graduating in 1951. She was also a member of Pi Kappa Sigma Sorority. She was preceded in death by her husband William "Bill" Latham after 49 and 1/2 years of marriage, and her parents. She is survived by four daughters, Melody and her husband Marshall Breland of Alto, LA., Jill and her husband Dr. Raymond Brown of Lake Concordia, Penny and husband Dr. Huey Moak of Lake Concordia, and Mittie and husband Jesse Tregre of Des Allemands, LA.; nine granddaughters, April Newman, of Monterey, Emily Lehigh and husband Dusty, Candice Giles and husband Zachary, all of Vicksburg, MS., Nanci Kemp, of Vidalia, Jessi Jones, of Monroe, Katie Moak of Shreveport, Julie Moak of Ruston, Heather Wilkinson of Vidalia, Jami Blanchard of Gonzales; and one grandson, Shane Breland and wife Heather, of Madison, MS; Great-Grandchildren, Blake Walsworth, Jessie Mount, Adam and Jillian Kemp, Matthew and Hannah Breland, Julia and Hudson Lehigh, Eli Jones, Zoie Kramer, Noah Kenny, and Blayden and Autumn Giles; one great-great grandchild; and a number of step grandchildren, step great-grandchildren. Mrs. Latham was a retired Home Economist with LA. Power and Light Co. and later Entergy with over 30 years service, having worked in nine parishes in North and Central LA. She also taught school when her children were small. She was active in the First Baptist Church in Ferriday, having taught Sunday school and discipleship training as well as a member of the choir. Her latest ministry was a home bible study for the older ladies. They had Sunday school Monday school each week. She was also active in civic work in her community, a long time member of the Ferriday Community Service Club, serving as president at which time the club founded the Vidalia Women's Club. She was also past president of the Concordia Parish CowBelles Association, past president of the 5th District LA Federation of Women's Club and chairman of the Huntington School Board. She also served on the LA State Art Grant and Review Board, and did volunteer work for the Ferriday Chamber of Commerce, the Delta Music Museum, and Heritage Manor Nursing Home. She was also a member of the Ridgecrest Love Circle. She was named as a member of the Outstanding Young Women of America and was presented 1969, 70, 71 National awards for her writings and work by the American Home Appliance Manufacturing Association. She also authored several cookbooks and Educational Programs. To leave an online condolence, please visit youngsfh.com Pallbearers will be Dr. Raymond Brown, Dr. Huey Moak, Marshall Breland, Dustin Lehigh, Shane Breland, Zachary Giles. Honorary Pallbearers will be, Marion Newman, Bill Colvin, Wayne Miley, Robert Dodd, Donnie Daye, Steve Sanders, Alfred Hamby, Warren Enterkin, Ronald Manchester, Red Robertson, and Brant Barnette. Young's Funeral Home Ferriday, LA Published in The News Star on June 26, 2012

Martha "Mott" Madden Funeral services for Martha "Mott" Madden, a hairdresser of Gilbert will be held 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 28, 2012, at River of Life Church, Winnsboro, LA with Rev. Paul Stephens officiating. Interment will be in Ogden Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at the funeral home. Mott was born May 27, 1925 in Columbia, LA to her parents Thomas and Maude Hancock Duff and passed from this life on June 24, 2012 at her residence in Gilbert, LA. She was a member of Lone Pine Baptist Church, a self employed hairdresser in Winnsboro, LA and later a cook for Southern Towing. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband George "Bud" Madden; son Glenn Madden; granddaughter Pam Nelson and two brothers and three sisters. Survivors include daughter Martha Clay and husband Perry of Como, MS; son Michael Nelson of Dalzell, SC; sister Nell Russell of Monroe, LA; 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Bill Anders, Kerry Clay, Andy Hatten, Joe Hatton, Deuce Madden, and Michael Madden. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Anders, Gary Armstrong, Randy Armstrong, Dr. Jeffery Combetta, Bennie George and George Parker. Special thanks to Glenwood ICU Nurses, Dr. Cindy Dollar, Dr. Ronald Koepke and staff; Dr. Jeffery Combetta and the Staff of Hospice TLC. Online condolences may be mad at www.gillfirstnational.com Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on June 26, 2012

Bernice Moore Bernice Moore, age 78, of West Monroe, LA , died on June 21, 2012, after a brief illness. She survived by her husband, Thomas Moore; son, David and his wife, Lori Moore, Grosebeck, TX and son, Terry and wife, Debra Moore, Monroe, LA. Published in The News Star on June 26, 2012

Mildred "Mimi" Hammons Scruggs A family graveside service was held for Mildred Scruggs at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum on Monday, June 25, 2012. Rev. J. Roddy Taylor, First United Methodist Church, officiated. She died June 24, 2012, at the Terrace in West Monroe after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Mildred was born February 12, 1919, to Herbert Osie and Emma Hammons in Downsville, LA. She married James Scruggs in 1946 and began an adventure which took her far from her home. Making a home for her family wherever the Air Force moved her, she travelled extensively. When she and her husband retired in Monroe, she remained devoted to her family and was well-known for her "Sunday dinners" of fried chicken, to which all were invited, and her Christmas celebrations, which she made special for everyone. She enjoyed her ceramics and her needlework, but she especially loved her church, First United Methodist, her Sunday school class, and her UMW group. She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Scruggs, Jr., and her brothers, Purvis Hammons, Jack Hammons, Harold Hammons, Max Hammons, and Don Hammons. She is survived by her children, Mary and husband Ad Walker, Jimmy and wife Julie Scruggs, Pam and husband Herndon Wilkins; grandchildren, Christa Pazzaglia, Katie Little, Benjamin Scruggs, Michael Wilkins, and Aimee Wilkins; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Jo Sebren; a special sister-in-law, Verlin Hammons; and numerous nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Dr. Kerry Anders, who has been there since the beginning; Jennia Adams of Louisiana Hospice, who is one of God's true Angels; and all of the loving caregivers through the years at the Terrace. Please make any memorials to First United Methodist Church or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 26, 2012

Erba E. Bamburg, 61 ALEXANDRIA — Erba Edwin Bamburg, formerly of West Monroe, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Janice Conner, 59 RAYVILLE — Janice Conner died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Annie J. Crosby, 88 OAK GROVE — Annie J. Crosby, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Goodwill Baptist Church, near Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery.

Rose E. Danna, 98 BATON ROUGE — Rose Elsie Bruno Danna, formerly of Monroe, retired co-owner of Danna's Grocery and Market of Monroe, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

George R. Emmons, 75 SIKES — George Robert Emmons, a mechanic, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Sikes Baptist Church, Sikes. Visitation is 4 p.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burial will be in Sikes Cemetery.

Charles E. Harvey, 77 JONESBORO — Charles E. Harvey died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Jonesboro Cemetery.

Larry P. Howell, 58 PIONEER — Larry Paul Howell, a retired ship mate in the riverboat transportation service, died Sunday. No services. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Rev. S.B. Means, 92 RAYVILLE — Rev. S.B. Means, a radio personality, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Bertha Miles, 82 PIONEER — Bertha Miles, a laborer, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Connie Mitchell, 53 RAYVILLE — Connie Mitchell, a cafeteria worker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mildred H. Scruggs, 93 Mildred "Mimi" Hammons Scruggs of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. A family graveside service was Monday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Burial was in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Evelyn E. Simpson, 58 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Evelyn Earslyn Alcine Simpson, a laborer, died June 14. Services are noon Saturday at East Carroll Baptist Center. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Lonestar Cemetery.

Nila F. Snead, 89 Nila Faye Snead of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Martha H. Wallace, 74 OAK GROVE — Martha H. Wallace, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove City Cemetery.

Frances B. White, 88 BASTROP — Frances Boone White, a homemaker, died Sunday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 1-2 Friday until service time at the funeral home.

Gregory P. Whittington, 43 VILLE PLATTE — Gregory Paul Whittington died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church, Bayou Chicot. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Vandenburg Cemetery under the direction of LaVille Funeral Home, Ville Platte.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Cox, Herman N.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. May, Peggy L.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Fellowship Baptist Church, Dubach. Payne, O.C.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Zimmerman, Willie Jean Taylor: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Antioch Community Church, Brewton's Mill.

Jun 27 , 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Thomas Wesley "T.W." Cox, Sr. Funeral Services for Mr. Thomas Wesley "T.W." Cox, Sr., 93, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, June 28, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with J.R. Dumas officiating. Interment will follow in the Holmesville Baptist Church Cemetery near Downsville, LA. Mr. Cox was born on April 30, 1919 in Downsville, LA and died on June 26, 2012 at his residence in West Monroe, LA. He retired from Riverwood Plant 31as Chief Operator in the Kraft Area. Mr. Cox served his country in the 8th Air Force during WWII. He enlisted on June 26, 1940 andwas stationed in many different locations from Hunter Field, Savannah, GA, Turner Field, Albany, GA, Burtonwood, England and Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, LA. He was discharged on December 2, 1945. He was a member of the Holmesville Baptist Church, honorary member of the Shelby Point Hunting Club and was President of Dixie Youth Baseball in 1959. Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Lida Roberts Cox; children, Sandra Shinn and husband, G.G., Tommy Cox and Terry Cox; grandchildren, Nikki Cox, Casey Cox and wife, Emily, Jessica Antley and husband, Micah, Kristen Cox, Debbie Herrington and husband, Blake, Cindy Stone and husband, Scott, and Angela Ossman and husband, Jason; great grandchildren, Cody and Cade Stone, Hanna and Haley Herrington, Marley Madison Griffin, Landon and Jacob Ossman, Emilee Paige and Megan Danielle Accardo. Pallbearers will be Blake Herrington, Scott Stone, Cody Stone, Cade Stone, Ricky Lett and John "Nubbin" Harrel. Honorary Pallbearers will be Lawson Mason, JR Dumas, Raymond Frazier, Charles McGowen, Gene Cox, Bo Cox, James Cox, Connor Osborne, Tony Osborne, David Lee Craighead, Leon Miletllo Jr. and the members of Shelby Point Hunting Club. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Cox was loved by many and affectionately responded to as "Doc" by many of his family. T.W. loved the Lord and shared his testimony with everyone he met after being saved at the age of 58. He was a hunter, fisherman and enjoyed traveling with his RV buddies. He was an avid sports fan, and especially loved listening to the Rebels play on Friday nights. He adored his wife of 71 years, loved his children, grandchildren and his extended family members and friends. He was larger than life and will be greatly missed. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 27, 2012

Rose Elsie Bruno Danna Rose Elsie Bruno Danna, 98, went to meet Our Lord on Sunday, June 24, 2012. She passed away in her devoted, caregiver and daughter, Patricia Zagone's home where she resided for six years and previous to that lived in Monroe, Louisiana with her husband, C.P. Danna and were owners of Danna's grocery & market for more than forty years. During their retirement, she was very productive. She was a talented seamstress, and had many hobbies consisting of ceramic painting, making artificial arrangements, dolls and their clothing, and cooking. She loved her family and was an inspirational mother and second mother to her grandchildren She will be remembered for her love and sweetness to everyone. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and previously a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Monroe, Louisiana. Mrs. Danna was born on May 18, 1914 in Beaumont, TX. Mrs. Danna loved life and enjoyed every moment of it. While living in Baton Rouge, she spent much of her time studying about flowers and had a great love for her beautiful flowers in her garden devoted to the Blessed Mother. Survivors include her two daughters, Patricia Zagone of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Carmela Richard and husband, Alfred, nine grandchildren, twenty three great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild, John Zagone, Jr and wife Paula and sons, Christopher and daughter, Lilly, and Matthew., Susan Schillage and son Michael, Jeff Zagone and his wife, Heidi and sons Ryan and Benjamin , Polly Rinaudo and husband, Randy and children Nicole and Thomas, Sheila Sebastien and her husband, Scott and children, Morgan, Sean, Christian and Maria, Shawne Sobiesk and her husband, Dr. John Sobiesk, and children, Logan, Dylan, Evan, Mary Catherine and Brennan, Shelley Sadler and her husband, Grant and sons, Oliver and Finley, Dr. Al Richard and his wife, Danielle and son, Aidan, Shari Peck and her husband, Ron, and children, Meghan, Tyler, Cameron and Madison. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.P.Danna, her son-in-law, John Zagone, Sr. and her brothers, Charlie Bruno, Vincent Bruno Leonard Bruno. Visitation will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane on Thursday, June 28, 2012, from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM. Recitation of the rosary will be by Deacon Jerome Collins at 10:00 AM and Mass of Christian burial conducted by Father Sebastian Kallarackal and assisted by Deacon Jerome Collins, at 11:00 AM in Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Monroe, followed by entombment at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Pallbearers are John Zagone, Jr., Jeff Zagone, Al Richard, Alfred Richard, Randy Rinaudo and John Sobiesk. The family wishes to thank Homeinstead Senior Care for the assistance of Laverne Curtis and Laverne Wilson. Online Condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 27, 2012

Mary Francis Rabun Hudnall Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Francis Rabun Hudnall, 78, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 28, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Gene Benson officiating. Interment will follow in the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. Mary Francis Rabun Hudnall was born April 24, 1934 and died on June 25, 2012. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Harold and Marvin Rabun and her sister, Rebel Martin. Survivors include her brother, Bobby Rabun; niece, Sharon Martin and great niece, Jami Kay Martin Salter and husband, Patrick. Visitation will be held at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer's Association . The family of Mrs. Hudnall would like to give a special thank you to the staff, nurses and aides at the West Monroe Guest House for the great care they gave her over the past years. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 27, 2012

Jimmy Heard Odom Funeral services for Jimmy Heard Odom, 65, of Farmerville will be 2:00pm Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Conway Baptist Church with Bro. Robbie Lawson & Bro. Byron Boykin officiating. Burial will follow in Conway Cemetery with Masonic rites and military honors. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Jimmy Heard passed from this life to his eternal life in Heaven on June 25, 2012. He was a retired Major in the U. S. Army Reserve; was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Farmerville, and a Mason in Farmerville. He worked in commercial construction in his youth; was an insurance agent, and was a musician for life with the 13th Hour/Westwind Band. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.G. and Ruby Odom. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Debbie Odom of Farmerville; 1 son: Joseph B. Odom & fiancée, Hope Howel of Lafayette; 2 daughters: April Johnson & husband, John of Farmerville and Miranda Moss & husband, Jody of Monroe; 1 stepson: Kayne Frye & wife, Rochelle of Farmerville; 1 stepdaughter: Kandi Spangler & husband, Bill of Columbia; 1 brother: Stacy Odom & wife, Shelley of Columbia; 2 sisters: Linda Jones & husband, Jack of Crossroads and Sherri Shreve & husband, Toby of Downsville; 6 grandchildren:, Brett & John Barron Johnson, Mary Kate Moss, Kody & Klair Spangler, and John Kaynon Frye; special aunt: Ernestine Slade and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Pallbearers are Larry Allen, Jim Payne, Richard Allen, Donnie Byrd, John Perry Wagnon and Glen Post III. Honorary pallbearers are Johnny Dollar, Duke Tobia, Phillip Odom, Al Woods, David Hayes, and Doug Phillips. Visitation will be Wednesday at First Assembly of God of Farmerville beginning at 5:00pm. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfh.com. Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on June 27, 2012

Reba Barthel, 89 DECATUR, Ala. — Reba Bounds Barthel, formerly of Rayville, co-owner of Barthel Packing Co., died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rayville First Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Ethel A. Chance, 80 MER ROUGE — Ethel A. Chance, a retired farmer, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Mer Rouge Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home.

Bobby Lee Foster, 67 Bobby Lee Foster of West Monroe, retired from Riverwood, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lapine Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dustin Hollis, 27 Dustin "Duck" Trey Hollis of West Monroe, D&L Textile, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Earnest Johnson, 72 Earnest Johnson of Monroe, a roofer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Vic Jones, 53 HOLLY RIDGE — Vic Jones, a cowboy, died Monday. Memorial services are 7 p.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

A.C. Liles, 74 GILBERT — A. C. Liles, a insurance agent, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mary Littleton, 71 KELLY — Mary McLain Littleton, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 6 p.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Visitation is 5 p.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home.

Martha Madden, 87 GILBERT — Martha "Mott" Madden, a hairdresser, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at River of Life Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery.

Johnnie M. Martin, 82 GILBERT — Johnnie "Maxine" Martin died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery, Liddieville.

J.C. Pardue, 94 J.C. Pardue of Monroe, retired accountant, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at North Monroe Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery

Billy Smelley, 83 RUSTON — Billy Smelley, a retired barber, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Bienville.

Joy Miller Vaught, 77 JENA — Joy Miller Vaught died Tuesday. Arrangements are under incomplete the direction of Magnolia Funeral Home, Alexandria.

Alice F. Williams, 56 Alice F. Williams of Monroe, a homemaker, died June 17. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bamburg, Erba Edwin: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Crosby, Annie J.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Goodwill Baptist Church, near Oak Grove. Danna, Rose Elsie Bruno: 11 a.m. Thursday, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe. Emmons, George Robert: 10 a.m. Thursday, Sikes Baptist Church, Sikes. Simpson, Evelyn Earslyn Alcine: noon Saturday, East Carroll Baptist Center. Wallace, Martha H.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. White, Frances Boone: 2 p.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Jun 28, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Neva Flint Dear Neva Flint Dear an 82 year old resident of Calhoun, LA was born on September 2, 1929 and went to her heavenly home on June 26, 2012. A graveside service will be 3:00p.m.,Thursday, June 28, 2012, at Lone Cherry Cemetery in Mangham, LA with Minister Doyle Adams officiating under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. She was an honest hard working bull of a woman till the end. She once said books and puzzles were her best friends. She died in her yard doing what she wanted to do and surrounded by her cats. She said what she meant and meant what she said. Mrs. Dear is preceded in death by her husband Bennie Lee Dear, son, Michael "Rusty" Dear Neva is survived by her daughter, Maggie Franks and husband Lawrence of Calhoun, LA; brother, Jim Flint of Vidalia, LA; sister, Jessie Johnston of Rock Hill, SC; grandson, Ronnie Taylor Jr. and wife Lisa of Mangham, LA Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 28, 2012

Dustin "Duck" Trey Hollis Funeral Services for Dustin "Duck" Trey Hollis, 27, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, June 29, 2012 at the Pentecostals of the Twin Cities of West Monroe, LA with Bro. Mark Foster officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Dustin "Duck" Trey Hollis was born March 27, 1985 and found eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on June 26, 2012. Dustin was a loving father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. By far, Dustin's greatest joy was spending time with his son. He also had a great love for fishing and hunting. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, H.V. and Barbara Hollis; maternal grandmother, Pat Evans; and beloved nephew, Cooper Clampit. He is survived by his son, Brycen Hollis; mother and father, Bo and Cindy Hollis; grandfather, Jimmy Brodnax; sister, Crystal Clampit and husband, James; nephews, John-Michael, Landon, and Carson Clampit; nieces, Corey, Stephanie, and Melanie Clampit; along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers will be Josh Blakely, Blake Carr, Joe Clampit, Bradley McFarlin, Joel Merritt, and Brian Townsend. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 28, 2012 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Pentecostals of the Twin Cities. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 28, 2012

SGT JOHN "J.D." DAVID MEADOR, II Funeral services for SGT John "J.D." David Meador, II, 36, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Seacoast Church, 500 St. Andrews Rd. Columbia SC 29210 with interment to follow with Full Military Honors in Fort Jackson National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, June 29, 2012 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Irmo/St. Andrews Chapel, 5400 Bush River Rd. Columbia, SC 29212. J.D. was born October 28, 1975 in Beckley, West Virginia and was a son of John and Sharon Taylor Meador. He was a graduate of Lexington High School where he wrestled and coached wrestling at Lexington, White Knoll and Irmo High School. J.D. enlisted in 1994 and served his country in the United States Army. He then served with the Army National Guard 132nd and the 133rd MP Company, where he was stationed overseas in Afghanistan on his first deployment. He was a member of Lexington County Sheriff's Department. J.D. was a true carpenter and loved hunting and the outdoors. He loved to cook, grill and bake. Some called him "Bobby Crocker." He was also known by his bowling friends as "Leroy". J.D. was an amazing husband and will be greatly missed. "We luv our daddies." J.D. is survived by his wife, Christy Campbell Meador; three daughters, Olivia D. Frost of VA, Brianna M. Meador of Lexington and Elana L. Meador of Columbia; his parents; two brothers, Jimmy Meador of Pelion and Mike Meador of Goose Creek; several aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews and cousins. www.caughmanharmanfuneralhome.net Caughman-Hartman Funeral Home Columbia, SC Published in The News Star on June 28, 2012

J. C. Pardue Funeral services and burial with full military honors will be held on Friday, June 29, for J. C. Pardue, 94, a retired accountant and survivor of the infamous World War II Bataan Death March and Japanese prison camps. Mr. Pardue went to be with his Lord on Monday, June 25, passing away at his home with family by his side. The funeral will be conducted by Rev. Warren Eckhardt in the chapel of North Monroe Baptist Church at 2:00 pm, and burial will follow at the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of sixty-six years, Demaris Whitard Pardue: two daughters, Janis Pardue Hill and husband Charles A. Hill, Jr. and Gayle Pardue Williams and husband Mark L. Williams; four grandchildren, Charles A. (Trey) Hill III, Amy H. Bourgeous and husband Bartley P. Bourgeous, Zachary M. Williams, and Adeline E. Williams; one great grandson, Jack C. Hill; and two great granddaughters, Harper K. Bourgeois and Emma J. Bourgeois; two brothers, Leo Pardue and wife Bertha, and Kenyon Pardue; five sisters, Ernestine Westbrook, Iris Smith, Joye Baker, Carrie Springfield, and Cora Crain and husband Benoit; one brother-in-law, Charles R. Whitard and wife Kadie; and a myriad of nieces, nephews, and their children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jordan Liliston (Jurd) Pardue and wife Alma Abscent Pardue; infant sister, Pauline Pardue, and infant brother, Lloyd Pardue; brothers, Quentin Pardue and wife Edwina, and John Dempsey Pardue and wife Mattie; sister, Kathlene Harrell and husband Wilson; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank S. and Janie L. Whitard; and brother-in-law, William F. Whitard and wife Carolyn; and brother-in-law, John Roland Baker. J. C. Pardue was born October 25, 1917, in Downsville, LA and graduated valedictorian from Linville High School. In 1939, he joined the United States Army Air Corp, later named the United States Air Force, and served stateside until the bombing of Pearl Harbor. A member of the 17th Squadron of the 27th Bombardment Group, he was sent to the Philippines to defend the Bataan Peninsula. When Bataan fell in April of 1942, Mr. Pardue was one of the thousands of American and Philippine soldiers who were captured and made to march the 55 mile highway to the northern part of Luzon, the largest of the islands. That march, one of the atrocities of twentieth century warfare, became known as the Bataan Death March because of the merciless treatment by the Japanese and the approximately 16,000 American and Filipino soldiers who died or were executed along the way. At the end of the march, he spent three years in the POW camps O'Donnell and Cabanatuan I and in the steel mills in Japan. When the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, he was a slave laborer in the mill in Kyushu, Japan. He continued to serve his country until July of 1949 when he was honorably discharged at the rank of T/Sergeant, a highly decorated patriot with numerous medals, among them the Purple Heart. In spite of the medals, however, his greatest treasure was the Bible he carried with him throughout the Death March and the prison camps; and he loved to tell the story of how it was taken from him and nearly destroyed by artillery fire on a total of three separate occasions, yet it was always returned to him. He wrote extensively and eloquently on his days in the camps and shared his stories with many, including young people working on school projects. After returning to civilian life, Mr. Pardue enrolled at Northeast State College, currently the University of Louisiana Monroe, and graduated with an accounting degree in 1954. He spent most of his career at Commercial Solvents Corporation in Sterlington, Louisiana. A strong and dedicated Christian and a Charter Member of North Monroe Baptist Church, he spent many hours in his later years reading and studying the Bible. Mr. Pardue was also an active member of local and national XPOW organizations. According to Naline Salone, Former POW Coordinator at Barksdale Air Force, "Mr. Pardue's assistance in the organization of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Bataan Death March in 1992 was invaluable, and had it not been for his provision of information and materials, the celebration would never have occurred on the scale that it did. Because of his input, the commemoration made a significant contribution to the history of the armed force." Continuing, she commented on how he wanted no credit or accolades, calling him "a man of great intelligence but an even greater humility." A member of that group now labeled "The Greatest Generation," J. C. Pardue will be sorely missed by his family and friends, not because he is an American hero but because he lived a godly, kind, and courageous life. His family would like to thank the friends and caregivers who have offered prayers and support over the last few months, specifically, Home Care Resources and Agape Hospice; Nurse Practitioner Matilda Stephens; and nurses and nurse assistants, Tracie O'Neal, Charlotte Woodard, Vivien Hollis, Mylinda Smith, Tosha Williams, Carol Tolbird, Sandra Buckan, and Martha Mullens. Finally, and most importantly, the family extends great love and thanks to Patricia Sutton, without whom our daddy's last days would have been infinitely more difficult, and to Naline Salone, on Barksdale Air Force Base, a great friend and source of strength and support through the years. Pallbearers will be Charles A. Hill, Jr., Mark L. Williams, Charles A. (Trey) Hill III, Zachary Williams, Bartley Bourgeois, and Herbert Manley. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the North Monroe Baptist Church or a favorite charity . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 28, 2012

Janice Conner, 59 RAYVILLE — Janice Conner died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Rayville Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Royal Blue Cemetery.

Thomas Cox Sr., 93 Thomas Wesley "T.W." Cox Sr. of West Monroe, retired chief operator with Riverwood, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Holmesville Baptist Church Cemetery, Downsville.

Mary F. Hudnall, 78 Mary Francis Rabun Hudnall of West Monroe, retired receptionist, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

A.C. Liles Jr., 74 GILBERT — A.C. Liles Jr., an insurance agent, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Life Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in New Winnsboro Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Rev. S.B. Means, 92 RAYVILLE — The Rev. S.B. Means, a radio disc jockey, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sunshine Cemetery, Alto.

Bertha Miles, 82 PIONEER — Bertha Miles, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are noon Saturday at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery.

Dorothy B. Miller, 85 Dorothy Baudry Miller of West Monroe, a registered nurse, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe. Visitation is noon until service time at the church. Burial will be in St. Matthew Catholic Church Cemetery Mausoleum, Monroe, under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Connie Mitchell, 53 RAYVILLE — Connie Mitchell, a cafeteria worker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Love and Charity Cemetery.

Jimmy H. Odom, 65 FARMERVILLE — Jimmy Heard Odom, an insurance agent, musician, construction supervisor and retired major with the Army Reserves, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Conway Baptist Church. Burial will be in Conway Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

Rev. Curtis A. Rozelle, 82 WINNFIELD — The Rev. Curtis Allen Rozelle, a supervisor, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Southern Funeral Home. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Garden Of Memories.

Walter L. Steffensen, 86 DELHI — Walter Louis Steffensen died Wednesday. Services are noon Saturday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sunflower Cemetery, Baskin.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Chance, Ethel A.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Mer Rouge Cemetery, Bastrop. Danna, Rose Bruno: 11 a.m. Thursday, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe. Emmons, George Robert: 10 a.m. Thursday, Sikes Baptist Church, Sikes. Jones, Vic: 7 p.m. Thursday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Littleton, Mary McLain: 6 p.m. Thursday, Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Madden, Martha "Mott": 10 a.m. Thursday, River of Life Church, Winnsboro. Martin, Johnnie "Maxine": 10 a.m. Thursday, Calvary Baptist Church, Gilbert. Pardue, J.C.: 2 p.m. Friday, North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Simpson, Evelyn Earslyn Alcine: noon Saturday, East Carroll Baptist Center. Smelley, Billy: 2 p.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. White, Frances Boone: 2 p.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Williams, Alice F.: 11 a.m. Friday, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jun 29, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Bobby Reppond Funeral services for Bobby Clifton Reppond, age 81, of Linville, LA., will be held 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Liberty Baptist Church of Linville with Bro. Roger Johnson and Bro. Paul King officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation is 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday at the church under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Bobby Reppond, was born June 23, 1931, and returned to his Heavenly Father on June 27, 2012. A devoted provider for his family, Bobby was a former employee of Thermatomic Carbon Plant at Sterlington, Southern Natural Gas Company at Perryville and took early retirement in 1986 from IMC at Sterlington. In retirement he enjoyed time with family, raising cattle, traveling in his RV and especially hunting large game near home and in Colorado. Bobby was ordained as deacon of Liberty Baptist Church on November 24, 1963, and faithfully served the church thru the years as an active deacon, choir member, Sunday School teacher and more. He was an integral part of the construction of the church family life center and President of the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. An involved member of the community, he served as president of the Linville-Haile Water System for 25 years, was President & founding member of the Linville Hunting Club, former president of the Dean Hunting Club, and a leader in PTO at Linville High School & East Union Academy. He was also known for his service to others, always there to lend a hand, aid a friend and faithfully care for his parents and siblings in their later years. All that knew him will miss his warm smile, gentle heart and hard-working hands. He is preceded in death by his parents John Perry & Katie McKinnie Reppond; 3 brothers: Nelson, Dewey & Gulley Reppond; and 2 sisters: Christine Kelly & Betty Drennan. Left to celebrate his life are his wife of 62 years, Barbara Gilmore Reppond; 3 daughters and their spouses: Vicki & Mike Green, Linda & Stan Kennedy, and Glenda & Pete Reynolds; 2 sisters: Fannie Oliver and Nelda Smothers; 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandson, Shawn Green, grandsons-in-law, Michael Perritt, Glenn Miers, Justin Turner, Greg Green, and Matt McPherson. The family requests memorials be made to Liberty Baptist Church. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on June 29, 2012

Bobbie Blakely, 81 BASTROP — Bobbie Sue Blakely, a retired driver at the ARC of Morehouse and clerk at the Sears store in Bastrop, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 6—8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery.

Leroy Chatham Jr., 76 CHATHAM — Leroy Jackson "Jack" Chatham Jr. died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Chatham United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Chatham Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Walter C. Harris, 44 CHATHAM — Walter Charles Harris, a logger, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Asberry Baptist Church, Chatham. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Dustin Hollis, 27 Dustin "Duck" Trey Hollis of West Monroe, a D & L Textile employee, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Pentecostals of the Twin Cities, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Friday until service time. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Miriam Hatten Norris, 90 SIKES — Miriam Hatten Norris, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Wright Cemetery.

Pasquala T. Robinson, 29 WINNSBORO — Pasquala Thomas Robinson died June 21. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

Gregory L. Temple, 52 PECK — Gregory Lamar Temple died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mangham Assembly of God Church. Visitation is 5 p.m. Sunday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Fort Necessity Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jack Wainwright, 80 EROS — Jack Wainwright, a retired electrician, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Calhoun Church of Christ. Visitation is 1 p.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Chalmas Williams, 82 Chalmas "Punkin" Williams of West Monroe, retired from the Air Force and Columbian Chemical, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at College Place Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Conner, Janice: 1 p.m. Saturday, Rayville Baptist Church, Rayville. Liles Jr., A.C.: 10 a.m. Friday, Life Church, Winnsboro. Means, Rev. S.B.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Miles, Bertha: noon Saturday, Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, Pioneer. Miller, Dorothy Baudry: 2 p.m. Friday, St. Matthews Catholic Church, Monroe. Mitchell, Connie: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Pardue, J.C.: 2 p.m. Friday, North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe. Rozelle, Rev. Curtis Allen: 10 a.m. Friday, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Simpson, Evelyn Earslyn Alcine: noon Saturday, East Carroll Baptist Center. Steffensen, Walter Louis: noon Saturday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. White, Frances Boone: 2 p.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Williams, Alice F.: 11 a.m. Friday, Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jun 30, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Resources View Sympathy Flowers Newspaper Archive to 1690 Asbestos Claims Find Death Certificates Today's Obituaries and Guest Books You searched The News Star for 6/30/2012 Page 1 of 1 (4 total results) Results per page Dyana Georgette Haik Visit Guest Book Dyana Georgette Haik Services to celebrate the life of Dyana Georgette Haik, 61, of Monroe, LA will be held at 5:00 PM Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Monroe with the Rev. Dale Farley officiating. There will be a reception immediately following the memorial service, also at Messiah Lutheran Church. Dyana was born August 17th, 1950 in Bogalusa, La. She passed away June 28, 2012 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, LA. Dyana completed her pharmacy degree at the University of Arkansas Medical Services in Little Rock, AR. She practiced as a licensed pharmacist until she developed an interest in computers. She became a computer programmer at the National Center for Toxicological Research in Pine Bluff, AR. From there she moved to Atlanta, GA to become a project manager at the Center for Disease Control. Eventually she moved back to Louisiana, working at CenturyTel in Monroe and then becoming a licensed optician at Haik Humble Eye Center. Her latest project was crocheting hats for the children at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Dyana loved to travel and read. She was an avid lover of the color purple and all things dark chocolate. Dyana is survived by her son, James Raymond Carroll and his wife, Amy Curry Carroll; her grandchildren, James Coleson and Taylor Brooks Carroll; her mother, Ethel Haik; her sister, Mel Haik; her brothers, Raymond Haik and wife, Karen; and John Haik and wife, Judith "Skippy"; her nieces, Lee Newville, Toni Newville and husband, Anthony DiGiallonardo; Adrienne Haik, and Lillian Smith and husband, Gregory; and her friend and caretaker, Virginia Gayle. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 30, 2012

Trinidad Leija Funeral service for Trinidad Martinez Leija 85, of Marion, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 1, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Officiating will be Joel Martinez. Interment will follow at Salinas Cemetery near Sterlington, LA. Mrs. Leija was born June 12, 1927 in Taft, Texas and passed away June 28, 2012 in Marion, LA. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and a forever friend. She would always make you feel welcome with her kind heart and warm smile. She was preceded in death by 3 grandchildren; Carlos Munoz, Amado Leija and Gerrado Leija. Mrs. Leija is survived by her husband of 64 years; Jose Leija Sr.; sons, Mario Leija and wife Petra, Remigio Leija and wife Azucena, Amado Leija and wife Kim, Jose Leija Jr. and wife Joyce, David Leija and wife Bertha; daughters, Hortencia Wardlow and Dalila Newcomb and husband Kevin; sister, Bladimira Martinez; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren and hundreds of friends she has touched throughout her life. Pallbearers will be David Leija, Jr., Remigio Leija, Jr., Mario Leija, Jr., and Dale Dupree, Jr., Jose Leija, III and Javier Leija. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 1, 2012 from 1:00 pm until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 30, 2012

Jo Teasley Smith Graveside Services for Jo Teasley Smith, 64, of West Monroe, LA will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, with Rev. Troy Dennard officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Jo Teasley Smith was born December 2, 1947 in Greenville, MS. She married John E. Smith on September 16, 1966 and moved to Louisiana in December of 1966. She was a retired loan officer with La. Capitol Federal Credit Union. She passed away June 28, 2012 following a lengthy illness. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cebron and Katherine Teasley. Survived by her husband, John E. Smith; son, John Clay Smith; daughter, Stacy Richie and husband, Tommy; daughter, Linda Nelson; brother, Bert Teasley; and three grandchildren. Visitation will be from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe on Sunday, July 1, 2012. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on June 30, 2012

Chalmes V. (Punkin) Williams Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. Chalmes Vernon (Punkin) Williams, 82, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 30, 2012 at the College Place Baptist Church in Monroe, LA with Dr. Bryant Barnes and Rev. Waymond Warren officiating. Masonic Services will be conducted at the Church by Dr. Glenn Jordan. Interment will be held at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. Mr. Williams died June 28, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Williams was a member of College Place Baptist Church in Monroe for over 50 years, before he moved to West Monroe and joined the Fair Park Baptist Family. He served in the U S Air Force based in Japan. Returning home he graduated from Northeast La State College in Monroe. He retired from Columbian Chemicals Company after 27 years of service. Punkin was a member of the Dee A. Strickland Masonic Lodge # 465, where he was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillie and Phillip Williams; brothers, Jack, Alan and Calvin Williams; sisters, Jewel Posey and Bonnie Humphrey. Survivors: His wife of 55 years, Faye Auttonberry Williams; Daughter, Lisa Trussell and husband, David; Son, Mike Williams and Sharon; Grandchildren, Jeffrey Gordon and wife, Amanda, Stacey Gordon Majure and husband, John, Matthew Gordon, Katie Williams; Great Grandson, Tripp Gordon; sisters, Ruby Albritton, Mayvonne Wilkinson; brother-in-law, J. B. Humphrey; sister-in-law, Lyla Mae Williams. He leaves numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved as their Uncle Punkin. We will remember him for his consistent and unconditional kindness, his conversation, his laugh, a hug, or an inviting smile that always welcomed you to his heart. This is his legacy and for those left behind he made us feel that we were all special persons to him, but we know better, he left this world knowing he was very special and was the "World's Greatest Papaw" that anyone could have. Pallbearers will be Charlie Williams, Phillip Williams, Steve Johnson, William Ecklund, Adam Davenport, and Charles Graves. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Dee A. Strickland Masonic Lodge. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time at the Church. The family would like to give special thanks to LHC Hospice Care, Laurie Majure, and Dr. Coy Gammage and Staff at Oncology Associates. Memorials may be made to the College Place Baptist Church or the Fair Park Baptist Church Building Program 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 June 30, 2012

John Beckham, 101 HICO -- John T. "Jack" Beckham, a syrup maker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Harmony Chapel Methodist Church, Hico. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in Harmony Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

Sarah Crawford, 102 Sarah Crawford of West Monroe died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Tommie Dupree, 79 Tommie Dupree of Monroe, a welder, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Dyana G. Haik, 61 Dyana Georgette Haik of Monroe, an optician, died Thursday. Memorial services are 5 p.m. Saturday at Messiah Lutheran Church, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Inez Hunter, 80 Inez Hunter of Monroe, a manager, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mindy Kennimer, 28 RUSTON -- Mindy Kennimer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Lisa P. Morgan, 45 WINNSBORO -- Lisa Parker Morgan died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Dustin Pace, 19 GILBERT -- Dustin Pace, a truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Apostolic Faith Chapel. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery.

Bobby Reppond, 81 LINVILLE -- Bobby Clifton Reppond, a retired gas dispatcher, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Liberty Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Kenneth R. Ritchie, 59 RUSTON -- Kenneth Ray Ritchie, a truck driver, died Friday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. Sunday until service time at the mausoleum chapel. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Blakely, Bobbie Sue: 2 p.m. Sunday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Chatham Jr., Leroy J. "Jack": 10 a.m. Saturday, Chatham United Methodist Church. Conner, Janice: 1 p.m. Saturday, Rayville Baptist Church, Rayville. Harris, Walter Charles: 11 a.m. Saturday, Asberry Baptist Church, Chatham. Means, Rev. S.B.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Miles, Bertha: noon Saturday, Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, Pioneer. Mitchell, Connie: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Norris, Miriam Hatten: 10 a.m. Saturday, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Robinson, Pasquala Thomas: 11 a.m. Saturday, True Gospel Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Simpson, Evelyn Earslyn Alcine: noon Saturday, East Carroll Baptist Center. Steffensen, Walter Louis: noon Saturday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Temple, Gregory Lamar: 10 a.m. Monday, Mangham Assembly of God Church, Mangham. Williams, Chalmas "Punkin": 10 a.m. Saturday, College Place Baptist Church, Monroe.