Obituaries - October 2012

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

Johnny K. Paine Funeral services for Johnny K. Paine, 68, of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, October 1, 2012 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Bro. Jeff Hurst officiating. Interment will follow in the Bernice Cemetery in Bernice, LA, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Johnny was born October 21, 1943 in Bernice, LA to Albert and Marie Strickland Paine, and passed away Saturday, September 29, 2012. Mr. Paine was retired from Louisiana State Police Troop F and was also a retired manager for Plunk's Wrecker Service. He loved to spend time with his friends and family at the hunting camp and was an avid reader of old western novels. His family loved his sense of humor and wit, which will be missed. Johnny rarely had many words to say, but everyone knew to listen when he spoke. He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Marie Strickland Paine. He is survived by his former wife and best friend til the end, Gail Cupit of West Monroe; daughters, Shannon Trichel and husband Tony of Collinston, and Brandi Tryon and husband Paul of Denham Springs; stepson, Dylan Greer and wife Kristine of West Monroe; a granddaughter, Cassidy Thornton; grandsons, Alex and Nathan Tryon; and a step-grandson, Tyler Trichel. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Ann Paine of West Monroe; brother, Jerry Paine and wife Ruth of Blanchard; sisters Wanda Ginn and husband Larry of Ruston; and Pam Odom and husband Donny of Bernice, LA; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Minor Patton, Ed Arrant, Eric Craighead, Craig Pate, Gurvis Hall and Brian Craighead. Online condolences may be given at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 1, 2012

Mr. J.F. Wiles Funeral services for Mr. J. F. Wiles, 74, of West Monroe, will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, October 2, 2012 in the chapel of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will be Monday, October 1, 2012, in the chapel of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Wiles was born on December 5, 1937 in St. Joseph, Louisiana and passed from this life on Saturday, September 29, 2012 in West Monroe, after a brief illness. He was retired from American Airlines as a ticket agent. He is preceded in death by his parents William Chester Wiles and America Ann Wiles, 2 sisters, and 5 brothers, and his beloved pet Blazer. Survivors include his sisters Winifred Ellis of Monroe, LA, Leota Ellis and husband Huey of Monroe, LA, Joan Correro and husband Charles of West Monroe, LA, one brother, Ronald L. Wiles of Monroe, LA, Life Long Friend and Companion, Donald Gilpin of West Monroe, LA, numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Pallbearers will be Charles Correro, Donald Howe, Darrell Correro, Alan Wiles, Tommy Duncan, and Kenneth Howe. Honorary Pallbearers will be Montie Wisenor, Nelson Andrade, and Steven Cooper. Online Condolences may be made at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe Published in The News Star on October 1, 2012

Kenneth J. Boothe, 52 Kenneth J. Boothe of Calhoun died Friday. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe. Visitation will be from 2 noon until 8 p.m. Monday at the residence at 1228 Hwy. 80 East, Calhoun.

Richard H. Canterbury, 86 SIMSBORO — Richard Harrison "Buck" Canterbury died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Rest Baptist Church in Dubach. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Ruston. Burial will be in St. Rest Cemetery near Dubach under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel of Ruston.

Carl J. Duprey, 84 Carl Joseph Duprey of Monroe, a retired bakery supervisor, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Harris Cemetery in Crowville.

Betty J. Hearold, 78 Betty Jean Weaver Bordelon Hearold of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun.

Lucas Howard, 19 Lucas Howard of West Monroe, a pipeline worker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens. Visitation is noon until 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Charles L. Lipman, 89 Charles Lawrence Lipman of Monroe, a retired chemist, formerly of Miami, Fla., died Saturday. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date in Miami. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home.

Prentice D. Womack Jr., 51 Prentice D. Womack Jr. of West Monroe, a surveyor, died Thursday. A private memorial service will be at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Aaron, the Rev. Doyle L.: 11 a.m. Monday, the Pentecostals of Alexandria. Cole, Christian Ahnyren: 11 a.m. Monday, New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah. Dedmon, Charles William Sr.: 1 p.m. Monday, Stoneville Cemetery, Stoneville, Miss. Nealy, Johnnie Ruth Milner: 2 p.m. Monday, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ruston. Newell, Charles E.: 4 p.m. Monday, Bethel Cemetery, Flora, Miss. Paine, Johnny K.: 2 p.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Pike, Virginia B. "Ginger": 11 a.m. Monday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Washington, Vanessa C.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Marion Baptist Church, Marion.

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

John P. Duke Funeral services for Mr. John P. Duke, age 80, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at the chapel of Golden Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Ingram officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Golden Funeral Home. Mr. Duke, a resident of Monroe, passed away from heart failure on Sunday, September 30, 2012. He was a retired contractor. Mr. Duke was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe and was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Margaret Duke; four brothers, Cecil Duke, Robert Duke, Bilbo Duke, Dickie Duke; and two sisters, Sissy Duke and Maxine Duke. Mr. Duke is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patsy R. Duke; two sons, John Gregory Duke of Monroe, LA, Michael A. Duke and wife Juanita of Ruston, LA; daughter, Diana Duke Allen and husband Daryl of Birmingham, AL; sister, Tanny Gentry of Tampa, FL; four grandchildren, Jacob Ivan Duke, Ryan Michael Duke, Sarah E. Allen, and Abby Marguerite Allen. Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop, LLC Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on October 2, 2012

Carl Joseph Duprey Carl Joseph Duprey passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2012 surrounded by his wife, Anne, of 49 years and their 4 children, Sherry, Joe, Ricky, and Danny. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. Charles Dupree officiating. Interment will follow at Harris Cemetery in Crowville, LA. Mr. Duprey was born on April 8, 1928 in Alexandria, LA. He was the Superintendent of Holsum Bakery for over 44 years. He had a general love for the outdoors and was an avid sportsman all of his life. He was considered a best friend by all that knew him and spoken of as a "Mans-Man." He will truly be missed by his family and friends that he meant the world to. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 2, 2012

Betty Jean Weaver Bordelon Hearold Funeral services for Betty Jean Weaver Bordelon Hearold, 78 of Monroe, will be held Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 10:00 AM, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Officiating will be Rev. Raymond Jones. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Betty Jean Weaver Bordelon Hearold, a homemaker and lifelong resident of Ouachita Parish, was born January 26, 1934 and went home to Jesus September 29, 2012. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and adored her family immensely. Betty is preceded in death by her parents, H.Y. (Pete) and Sybil Weaver; and a younger brother, Paul Edward Weaver. She is survived by her husband, Jesse Hearold, Jr. of West Monroe; two sons, Randy Eugene Bordelon of Florida, and Melvin Douglas Bordelon of West Monroe; two granddaughters, Courtney and Cassie Bordelon; two grandsons, Chad and Brad Bordelon of West Monroe; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Zelda Benton of Wichita Falls, TX, Velma Ann Smith of Monroe, Sue White and Husband Paul of Start, LA, Delilah Kelly Jones and husband Raymond of West Monroe; brothers, Johnny Charles Weaver of Texas City, TX, and Roy Bernard Weaver and wife Louise of Eros, LA; 20 plus nieces and nephews; and a multitude of great and great-great nieces and nephews. Betty was especially close to her niece Kathy Weaver Green; and her nephew Hurley Kelly, both of West Monroe. Pallbearers will be Hurley Kelly, Richard Smith, Gary Smith, Billy Green, Jeff Stapleton and Anthony Genung. Visitation will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Tuesday, October 2, 2012. Her family would like to acknowledge Agape Hospice, and special angel, private sitter C.N.A. Bonnie Gray, for the love and attention given to our Betty during her last days. Online condolences may be sent to family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 2, 2012

Perry Hardy Smith Funeral services for Perry Hardy Smith, age 74, of Columbia, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church in Columbia with Pastor Ben McGehee officiating. Graveside service will follow at 2:00 PM at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Winnfield. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the church under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Perry was born November 29, 1937, to Samuel and Leda Gorum Smith in Winnfield and he passed from this life at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe after a lengthy illness. He had an outstanding career in banking, having retired as President of Citizen's Progressive Bank in 1999. He was a former member of the Louisiana Junior Banking Association and Louisiana Banker's Association. He graduated from Northwestern in 1959 and was a graduate of LSU Banking School of the South. He was an avid golfer and loved the outdoors, especially duck and quail hunting. In his later years, along with his wife, he enjoyed square dancing with his friends until his illness. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Columbia. He was preceded in death by his two infant children: John and Elizabeth Smith, and his parents. He is survived by his wife of fifty-one years: Charlotte Holmes Smith of Columbia; son, George Holmes Smith and his wife, Beverly of Magnolia, TX; three brothers: Benny Smith and his wife, Beth, Jerry T. Smith and his wife, Sherrye, and Sammy Smith and his wife, Mitzi, all of Winn Parish; grandchild: Matthew Smith of Magnolia, TX; brother-in-law: Shove Holmes and his wife, Jimmye; five nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Cole Smith, Trenton Smith, Trevor Smith, Hal Birdwell, Scott Meredith, Mark Meredith, Philip Wilkins, and Tommy Parker. Honorary Pallbearers will be the directors and employees of Citizen's Progressive Bank. Larry Carr, Henry Byrd, and his many other golfing buddies will also serve. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church of Columbia or a charity of your choice . Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on October 2, 2012

Hazel Marie Walker Mrs. Hazel Marie Walker, a long-time resident of Delhi, entered into her Heavenly home on September 30, 2012 with her loved ones by her side. Mrs. Hazel was 90 years of age. She was born in Union Parish, the oldest of 8 children and the only girl, to Charlie and Essie Green on Jan. 2, 1922, but spent most of her life in Richland Parish. She married Billie J. Walker in 1939 and spent the next 60 years, until his death in 1999 devoting her life to making a Christian home for him and their three children. Not only did she proudly and lovingly serve her family, but she served her Lord as a faithful member of Dunn Baptist Church. She and Bill worked side by side to meet the needs of the church as well as those of friends and neighbors. Over her many years, she was a Sunday School teacher to Junior and Intermediate classes, a VBS teacher and worker, a member of WMU, and a member of the Adult Ladies Sunday School Class. One of her most treasured positions was serving as a deacon's wife. Mrs. Hazel's chicken and dumplings and banana puddings were some of the most sought-after dishes at church homecomings and other gatherings. She was genuinely a caring, loving person with a kind word and smile for everyone-a true saint who will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Walker was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her daughter, Charlene Walker Rich, her son, Billy Ray Walker, and two brothers Charles and Robert Green. Left to cherish her memory and carry on her legacy are her daughter Lynn Newton and very special son-in-law Billy Wayne of Delhi, eight grandchildren: Jamey Rich and wife Lisa of Start, Kelli Ford and husband Michael of Delhi, Todd Newton and wife Nicole of Bastrop, Dena Melna and husband Jimmy of Delhi, Misty Croft and husband Brock of Delhi, Michael Walker of West Monroe, Tina Smith and husband Donnie of Monroe and Scott Walker and wife Lorie of Ft. Worth, TX. She was Mammaw to 16 great grandchildren: Justin & Haley Ford of Delhi, Meg Rich of Start, Katelyn & Madelyn Cordell of Delhi, Aiden Melna of Delhi, Tyler Melna of Monroe, Ashley & Allison Newton of Bastrop, Taylor & Kelsey Smith of Monroe, Whitney, Hannah & Brenden Walker of Bradenton, FL, Ryder Walker of West Monroe and Christian Walker of Ft. Worth. She is also survived by 5 brothers, Joe, James, Donald (Hoot), Melvin and Albert Green, two sisters-in-law, Louise and Jane Green, and a daughter-in-law Rosemary Walker of Monroe. She will be missed by a very special friend, Mrs. Alice Strong of Delhi. Pallbearers are Jamey Rich, Michael Ford, Justin Ford, Todd Newton, Brock Croft, Jimmy Melna, Michael Walker, Scott Walker, Chris Green and Aiden Melna. Honorary pallbearers are her brothers and Dr. Corey Albritton, James Rich, Jessie Nielsen, James Ogles, Charles Parker and Rev. Eddie Fuller. A celebration of the life of Mrs. Hazel Walker will be at Dunn Baptist Church on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Bernard Duchesne and Rev. Terry Ganey officiating. Burial will be at Faith Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends are invited to visitation on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Dunn Baptist Church from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The family would like to offer a sincere thanks to the staff of Delhi Hospital for the loving care and compassion shown to our mother and grandmother. She was an inspiration to all those with whom she came in contact. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit www.coxfuneral.com. Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Prov. 31:10 Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Published in The News Star on October 2, 2012

Richard E. Blake Jr., 88 FARMERVILLE — Richard E. Blake Jr., a retired lieutenant colonel, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Crestview Baptist Church, Farmerville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Crestview Cemetery, Farmerville.

John C. Boling, 71 FARMERVILLE — John Carlisle Boling, a heavy equipment mechanic, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rocky Branch Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Vickie G. Bowen, 57 LIDDIEVILLE — Vickie G. Bowen, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Sue Cobb, 61 DELHI — Sue Cobb, a nursing assistant, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Robinson Baptist Church, Dunn. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jay L. Drumgole, infant Jay Lynne Drumgole of Monroe, the infant son of Marcus and Jakeydra Harris Drumgole, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ethan Dukes, 57 COLLINSTON — Ethan Dukes, a plant manager, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Upper Room Church of God in Christ, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston.

Joe Heidelberg, 63 Joe Heidelberg of Monroe, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Bessie A. Henry, 65 Bessie A. Henry of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

David Hoggro, 97 CHATHAM — David Hoggro, a retired factory worker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Mariah Baptist Church, Chatham. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Ruston.

Clarence L. Houck, 89 BASTROP — Clarence Lee "Bo" Houck, a retired truck driver, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery.

Hunter B. Hughes, 13 OAK GROVE — Hunter Blaine Hughes, a student at Forest High School, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Redwing Cemetery.

Roberta Jackson, 64 Roberta Jackson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Lottie Robinson, 75 BASTROP — Lottie Robinson, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at New Jerusalem No. 2 Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop.

Eldred H. Scoggins, 88 BASTROP — Eldred H. Scoggins, a retired business owner, farmer and carpenter, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bartholomew Cemetery.

Sadie Smith, 88 RAYVILLE — Sadie Smith, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Dottie Thompson, 84 Dottie Thompson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Helen D. White, 87 Helen Doris White of West Monroe, a retired grocery store manager, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 1 p.m. Tuesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Boothe, Kenneth J.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Canterbury, Richard H.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, St. Rest Baptist Church, Dubach. Duprey, Carl Joseph: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Hearold, Betty Jean Weaver Bordelon: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Washington, Vanessa C.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Marion Baptist Church, Marion.

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

Richard E. Blake, Jr. (Lt. Col. US Army, Ret.) Funeral services for Richard E. Blake, Jr. will be held Thursday, October 4 at 10:00 AM at Crestview Baptist Church in Farmerville, Louisiana with Rev. Wayne Whiteside officiating. Mr. Blake passed away at age 88 on Sunday, September 30 after a brief illness. Mr. Blake, a long-time resident of Shreveport, LA had lived in Farmerville, LA for the past eight years. He was born in Olla, Louisiana and after graduating from high school there he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in March 1943. Assigned to the 547th Night Fighter Squadron as a P-61 "Black Widow" Crew Chief, Blake participated in the Western Pacific Air Offensive in New Guinea, Southern Philippines and Luzon campaigns. His decorations and citations include the American Theater Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Medal with 4 Bronze Stars and the Philippine Liberation Medal with 1 Bronze Star. Maintaining his commitment to serving his country after WWII, Blake received a commission in the U.S. Army reserves where he became a pilot and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During his decades of service, he amassed over 20,000 hours of flying time in both fixed-wing and helicopter aircraft and was designated as a Master Army Aviator. He was also designated an Army flight instructor and an instrument pilot examiner. In addition to his military aviation experience, Blake owned and operated a flight school and aircraft dealership. His FAA ratings include Airline Transport, Multi-Engine, Flight Instructor-Airplane, Instrument and Helicopter, and an Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance rating. He was also an FAA designated pilot examiner. Far greater commitments held by Mr. Blake were to his God and his family. He was a long-time Baptist deacon and devoted servant of God in his church and community. He was a faithful husband to Marie who preceded him in death and was a loving father to his four sons who remain to carry on his legacy. The sons are Richard L. (Cleburne, TX), James R. (Marion, LA), Jerry W. (Graham, TX), and Bobby J. (Eugene, OR). Also remaining is a brother, Joe B. Blake, 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Following the memorial service a military honors interment will take place at the Crestview cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on October 3, 2012

Vickie Gene Bowen Services for Vickie Gene Bowen, 57 of Liddieville will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 4, 2012, at the Christian Fellowship Church in Winnsboro with the Rev. Bess Graham officiating. Interment will follow in the Ogden Cemetery in Liddieville under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Winnsboro, LA. Mrs. Bowen was born May 23, 1955 and passed away October 1, 2012. She loved her yard animals, stuffed bears and roses. She is preceded in death by her first husband-George Edward Bowen. She is survived by her husband-Ferlon Richmond of Liddieville; children-Jason Bowen and wife Syd of Newelton, Terry Bowen, and Austin Bowen both of Liddieville; her father-J. A. Ingram, Jr. of Liddieville; her brother-Coty Rawls of Liddieville, LA; step-children-Paula Wall husband Chris, Jason Richmond and wife Theresa, and Matthew Richmond and wife Beth all of Texarkana, AK.; two grandchildren; and a number of step-grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at the Christian Fellowship Church from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Online registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on October 3, 2012

Dottie Thompson Graveside services for Mrs. Dottie Thompson, 84 of West Monroe are at 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens with Rev. Larry Emory officiating. Services are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Thompson was born November 9, 1927 in West Monroe, LA and passed away September 30, 2012. She was owner and operator of the Office Restaurant in West Monroe and attended Christ Church. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Thompson, 2 sisters, a son and 2 daughters. Mrs. Thompson is survived by a son, John and Wendy Gulett; grandson, John Gulett; granddaughter, Angie Brewer; her little one, Johnnie Villareal; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; sister, Evelyn Perot and nieces and nephews. Visitation is Wednesday evening from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Send online condolences to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 3, 2012

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

James Coyt Bryan Services for James Coyt Bryan, 93 of Ft. Necessity will be held 10:30AM Friday, October 5, 2012 in the Mulhearn Chapel with Rev. Lillard Bevill and Rev. Howard Childs officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Winnsboro. Mr. Bryan was a retired detective captain with the Monroe Police Department. He served in the US Army in Patton's Fighting Engineers. Mr. Bryan landed on D-Day, fought in major campaigns in Europe, received two Purple Hearts, and retired to Eureka Springs, AR on Beaver Lake. He and his wife taught square, round, and line dancing. They returned to Fort Necessity where he enjoyed his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife-Cathelene Antley Bryan; son-Robert Lee Bryan; and grandson-James Richard Bryan. He is survived by his daughter-Carole Bryan Rowe; son-James Coyt Bryan, Jr.; grandchildren- Mary K. Oglesby, Jim Rabun, Robert Lee Bryan, Jr.,Stephanie Rowe, Joanna Day Lee; sisters-Shirley Mondello and Jean Taylor; brothers-Edwin Ray Bryan and Royce Cecil Bryan; four great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Richie Kelly, Mark King, Charlie Hodge, Al Bryan, Eddie Ray Bryan, Mike Bryan, Kyle Bryan, and Seth Henderson. Visitation will be from 5:00 til 8:00PM Thursday, October 4, 2012 in the Mulhearn Chapel. Online registry/condolences can be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on October 4, 2012

Dewitt Crow Funeral services for Mr. Dewitt Crow, 90, of Farmerville, LA., will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Farmerville United Methodist Church in Farmerville, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Truman Stagg assisted by Bro. Kurt Auger and Robbie Alford. Interment will follow in Farmerville City Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Dewitt was born on April 28, 1922 in Marion, LA., and passed away on October 2, 2012 in West Monroe, LA, after a brief illness. Mr. Crow was well known for Crows Furniture in Farmerville for fifty plus years. He served as the Town Council for eight years and won business man of the year in 2009. Dewitt was a friend to anyone he met. Stranger was not in his vocabulary. He had a joke for everyone and was generous with anyone that needed help. He was a member of the Farmerville United Methodist Church. His legacy to his children was a positive work ethic. He is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, one brother, and son-in-law Steve Isaac. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Billie Taylor Crow of Farmerville, LA. sons, John Crow and wife Lisa of Farmerville, LA; Roger Crow and wife Jan of Nashville, TN; daughter, Kathy Crow Isaac of Farmerville, LA; two sisters, Hazel Vestal and Mattie Crow of Marion, LA; four grandchildren, Christy Mullen and husband Philip, Chad Crow and wife Ashley, April Fuller and husband Chris, Stephen Isaac and Ashley, John David Crow and Witt Crow and eight great grandchildren, with numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, October 4, 2012 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the church. Pallbearers are Ken Cooper, Robert Earle, William Maxwell, Jimmy Odom, Tommy Futch, and Raleigh Neely. Honorary Pallbearers are Iro Baker, Hoyt Tettleton, Thurman Coley, Joe Cusimano, and Stein Jr. Baughman. Memorials may be made to the Farmerville United Methodist 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 October 4, 2012

William Douglas McBride Funeral Services for William Douglas McBride, of Jonesboro, retired Chief of Security for Louisiana Tech University, will be held on Friday, October 5, 2012 at 10 AM in the Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro, with Rev. Malcolm Self and Rev. Billy Mac McBride officiating. Mr. McBride was born April 7, 1923 and passed away on October 2, 2012. He was 89. Mr. McBride is survived by three sons; Rickey McBride and wife Mary Lynn of Jonesboro, LA, Keith McBride and wife Debbie of Gilmer, TX, and Randy McBride of Jonesboro, LA; one stepson, Glen McBride and wife Daphne of Jonesboro, LA; one daughter, Patricia McBride Garner of Jonesboro, LA; daughter-in-law, Mary Edith McBride of Ruston, LA; one brother, Ronnie McBride and wife Jimmeree of Jonesboro, LA; two sisters, Kay Hogan of Jonesboro, LA, and Genelle Trahan and husband Johnny Duchesne of Jonesboro, LA; fourteen grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; longtime companion Bonnie Gideon of Haughton, LA, and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. McBride was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Vera McBride; his wife, Teal Miles McBride; son, Garland McBride; two brothers, Kenneth and Harold Wayne McBride. Pallbearers will be, Mike McBride, Dan McBride, Jeffrey McBride, Brandon Garner, Clay Garner, Matt Morse, Nick Tolar, and Joseph Cordaro. Honorary pallbearers will be, Eric McBride and Jamie Lebrun. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2012 from 5 PM until 8 PM at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. The family would like to give a special thanks to Forest Haven Nursing Home for their kindness and care. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Zion Rest Cemetery Fund. You may send online condolences to the family at www.edmondsfuneralhome.com Published in The News Star on October 4, 2012

Pamela Kaye Shepherd Funeral services for Pamela Kaye Shepherd age 55 of Columbia will be held 3pm Friday from the sanctuary of Grayson Baptist Church at Grayson with Rev. Jeremy Shepherd, Rev. Jay Morgan, and Rev. Rick Crandell officiating. Interment will follow in the Columbia Hill Cemetery under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Visitation will be on Thursday evening, October 4, 2012 at the church, from 5pm until 7pm. Pamela Kaye Shepherd was born on June 25, 1957 at Jonesville, LA to the union of her parents, James Richard "Jimmie" Shepherd and Thelma Ruth McClure Shepherd. She passed from this life on Monday, October 1, 2012, suddenly at the Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Jimmie Shepherd, and her grandparents, Albert & Velma McClure. Pamela was a graduate of Louisiana College where she received her degree in Education. She later obtained her Master's Degree from Northeast Louisiana University, known now as University of Louisiana, Monroe. Mrs. Shepherd was presently serving as Assistant Principal at Mangham High School. She was an active member of Grayson Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, Rev. Jeremy Shepherd and his wife Julie of Thorndale, TX; her daughter, Nicole & husband Joe McCarty of Flower Mound, Texas; two sisters, Marci Prince and husband Timothy of Memphis, Tennessee, and Jan Nichols and her husband Nick Nichols of Alexandria, LA; and her four beloved grandchildren, Lauren & Jimmy Shepherd and Hannah & Marion McCarty, and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers include Timothy Prince, Nick Nichols , Cody Robinson, and Caleb Robinson. Online registry/condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, Louisiana Published in The News Star on October 4, 2012

Doris A. Bailey, 63 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Doris Ann Bailey, a retired nurse, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Lake Providence Senior High School. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Saturday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in New Light Cemetery.

Wilbert Bolds Jr., 61 GRAMBLING — Wilbert Bolds Jr., a butcher, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at County Line Baptist Church, Jackson Parish. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Family Mortuary, Ruston. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery.

Vickie G. Bowen, 57 LIDDIEVILLE — Vickie Gene Bowen, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Christian Fellowship Church. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery, Liddieville, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Hazel M. Green, 90 DELHI — Hazel M. Green died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Dunn Baptist Church. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery, near Delhi, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Eddye P. Howington, 80 BASTROP — Eddye Pearl Howington, a homemaker, died Wednesday. 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 Redwing Cemetery, Goodwill.

Lee E. Iniechen, 68 PENSACOLA, Fla. — Lee Edward Iniechen, a retired Army veteran, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Reginald C. Jackson, 53 Reginald Charles "Ray" Jackson of Monroe, a fork lift driver, died Thursday. 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.

William D. McBride, 89 JONESBORO — William Douglas McBride, retired chief of security for Louisiana Tech University, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Zion Rest Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Dottie Thompson, 84 Dottie Thompson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mildred N. Williams, 93 Mildred Norris Williams of West Monroe, a retired schoolteacher, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Sam Wilson Jr., 71 WINNSBORO — Sam Wilson Jr., a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Star Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday with wake services from 6-8 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Mathis Cemetery, Extension.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Atwell, Peggy Exline: 2 p.m. Thursday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Blake Jr., Richard E.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Crestview Baptist Church, Farmerville. Coker, Barbara: 10 a.m. Thursday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Dukes, Ethan: 11 a.m. Thursday, Upper Room Church of God in Christ, Bastrop. Hickman, John Henry: 1 p.m. Saturday, North Star Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Hughes, Hunter Blaine: 2 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Jackson, Roberta: 11 a.m. Saturday, Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe. Robinson, Lottie: noon Saturday, New Jerusalem No. 2 Church, Bastrop. Smith, Sadie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Mangham. Washington, Vanessa C.: 11 a.m. Thursday, Marion Baptist Church, Marion.

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

Myrtle Mancil Willis Funeral Services for Mrs. Myrtle Mancil Willis, 87, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 5, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Johnny Elliott officiating. Interment will follow in the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Willis was born on December 31, 1924 and passed away on October 2, 2012 in West Monroe, LA. She retired in 1985 as the cafeteria Manager at Ranson Elementary School. Mrs. Willis is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Willie Willis; sons, Charles Doug Willis and Everett Eugene Willis; daughter, Janis Ann Gray and two younger sisters, Bonnie Bass and Willene James. Survivors include her children, Bert Willis and wife, Lynn of Jacksonville, FL, Mark Willis and wife, Machelle or Eros, LA, and Carrie Frith and husband, Dennis of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Janae Cooper, Mary Meredith, Joe Willis, Jenny Wallace, Damon Willis, Katie Dalton, Kelly Willis, Kris Willis, Asa Willis, Austin Hardin, Aaron Riley, Angelica Sarullo, Ariel Hardin, Sarah Wood, and Angela Frith; great grandchildren, Josh Lee, Heather Gray, Kristin Meredith, Caden Willis, Mason Willis, Brann Nolan, Madison Bradley, Kerstyn Riley, Caden Hardin, Dylan Wood, Braxton Wood and Jonah Frith; numerous great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Joe Willis, McKinley Willis, Damon Willis, Asa Willis, Josh Lee and Dennis Frith. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 PM Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. MawMaw Myrtle's kitchen was always open to anybody who was hungry. On many occasions it was full of delicious aromas, meals, family and friends. Although we all gathered there on the holidays, there was someone coming by all the time to get a good meal and wisdom from MawMaw. She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by all. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 4, 2012

Gloria J. Atkins, 53 Gloria Jean Atkins of Monroe, a paraprofessional, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Jesus Holy Temple, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

John M. Baker, 64 BASTROP — John Michael Baker, a retired International Paper Company employee, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Harmony Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Catherine Bannister, 97 CALHOUN — Catherine "Moma K" Bannister, a homemaker, died Monday. A memorial service will be announced at a later date under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jerry A. Boyte, 71 OAK GROVE — Jerry Ann Boyte, a cannery line worker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First United Pentecostal Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is noon until 10 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens, West Monroe, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Saigon G. Britton, 44 ST. JOSEPH — Saigon Grenade Britton, a teacher at Madison Middle School, died Sept. 27. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New China Grove Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in Gibson Cemetery, St. Joseph.

James C. Bryan, 93 FORT NECESSITY — James Coyt Bryan, a retired detective captain with Monroe Police Department, died Tuesday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Betty Bush, 84 Betty Bush of Monroe, a retired clothing sales representative, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Saturday until service time in Kilpatrick's Serenity Garden's Open Air Chapel Mausoleum under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Sammie Harris Sr., 78 Sammie Harris Sr. of Monroe, formerly of Richwood, a groundskeeping supervisor, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Galilee Baptist Church, Start. 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.

Bessie Henry, 65 Bessie Henry of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sept. 26. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia City Cemetery.

Reginald Jackson, 53 Reginald Charles "Ray" Jackson of Monroe, a fork lift driver, died Thursday. 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.

Nancy M. Ineichen, 81 RAYVILLE — Nancy McGill Ineichen, a newspaper columnist, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

James K. McMillan, 68 TULSA, Okla. — James Kenneth McMillan, formerly of Epps, a carpenter, died Friday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Darnell United Pentecostal Church, Darnell. Arrangements are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home, Tulsa.

Pamela K. Shepherd, 55 COLUMBIA — Pamela K. Shepherd, an assistant principal at Mangham High School, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Grayson Baptist Church. Visitation will be at the church until service time. Burial will be in Columbia Hill Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Myrtle M. Willis, 87 Myrtle Mancil Willis of West Monroe died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bailey, Doris Ann: 2 p.m. Sunday, Lake Providence Senior High School, Lake Providence. Bolds Jr., Wilbert: 2 p.m. Saturday, County Line Baptist Church, Jackson Parish. Hickman, John Henry: 1 p.m. Saturday, North Star Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Howington, Eddye Pearl: 2 p.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Jackson, Roberta: 11 a.m. Saturday, Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe. McBride, William Douglas: 10 a.m. Friday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Robinson, Lottie: noon Saturday, New Jerusalem No. 2 Church, Bastrop. Smith, Sadie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Mangham. Wilson Jr., Sam: 3 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Star Baptist Church, Winnsboro.

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

Charles Sutterfield Charles H. Sutterfield, 78, of Marion, passed away Oct. 5, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm Sunday at Farrar Funeral Home with Bro. Bubba Hoggatt officiating. Mr. Sutterfield was retired military with the U. S. Navy, having served in the Vietnam Era as Chief Submariner on the USS Darter. He received several military medals, one in particular was the official Navy Accomodation Medal he received after he personally saved the entire crew and submarine from sinking due to a fire onboard. Mr. Sutterfield was a member of the North McAlester Oklahoma Masonic Lodge, also a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, a member of the Bedquin Temple of Muskogee, OK. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was an avid fisherman and his vegetable garden was to be envied. Preceding him in death were his parents: Edward & Sarah Sutterfield, 7 siblings and the mother of his children: Mary Ellen Sharp. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 13 years, Martha Sutterfield; 3 sons: Charles Sutterfield, Jr. & wife, Beverly, Chris Sutterfield & wife, Lisa, Clay Sutterfield; 1 daughter: Mary Elizabeth Sutterfield; 6 grandchildren: Veronica, Bradley, Megan, Blake, Chuck and Crystal; 7 great grandchildren; 1 sister: Angie Coston and numerous nieces and nephews. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfh.com. Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on October 6, 2012

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

Ronald Barrett Ronald Barrett, 51, a food service manager, died Sunday, September 30, 2012. A memorial service will be held at a later date. He is survived by wife, Pam; children, Angela, Melissa, Stephanie, Stephan, Ryan; sister, Nadine; brothers, Michael, Travis, Danny, Donald and three grandchildren. Published in The News Star on October 7, 2012

Mildred Lee "Molly" Malone Cicala Graveside services for Mrs. Mildred Lee "Molly" Malone Cicala, 89, of Monroe will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 8, 2012, at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens in West Monroe with Father David Richter officiating. Services are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Cicala was born October 13, 1922, in Spencer, LA and passed away on October 5, 2012 in West Monroe. She was administrator of the NLU Post Office for many years and an avid supporter of NLU Athletics and the Marine Corp League. She was preceded in death by husband, Major George C. Cicala, Jr.; son, Patrick; daughter-in-law, Sunny; 3 sisters and 1 brother. Mrs. Cicala is survived by son, George, and son, Jim and wife, Donna; grandson Chris and wife, Angelic; great-grandchildren, Devin and Jared; and, special daughter-in-law Marsha Cicala Willis. Pallbearers will be Christopher Cicala, Mike Vining, Paul Vingiello, John Young, David Wright, and Downey Black. Visitation is 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7th at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 7, 2012

Mary Edith Thurmon Freudendorf Mary Edith Thurmon Freudendorf, born February 9, 1917, passed peaceably to meet her Lord on October 4, 2012 in Fort Walton Beach, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Col. Chester M. Freudendorf; her parents, Dr. and Mrs. John W. Thurmon of Ruston, and her brothers, Lt. John W. Thurmon, Jr. and William Cann Thurmon. After graduating from Louisiana Tech in 1936 with a B S in Home Economics, she taught in several schools around the state. She became a military wife upon Chet's graduation from West Point in 1940. For the next 30 years until retirement in Monroe, LA in 1970, Mary Edith's Southern upbringing graced many locations around the world: California, Japan, Georgia, Maryland, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. Her demeanor, social style and hospitality was evident wherever they lived. All the family was made aware of the proper way to do things. Her belief in God was paramount in her life and was imparted to all the family through letters and conversations. She served God through her love of music by always singing in the choir and serving in many church and community groups: Kappa Delta, Red Cross, PEO, Colonial Dames, DAR, Culture Guild of Ruston and many other cultural organizations. She and her three daughters were always in the height of fashion due to Mary Edith's incredible sewing ability. Every family member has numerous examples of her beautiful needlework. Mary Edith is survived by three daughters, Mary Anne Kramer of San Antonio, TX, Edith Helen Smith of Shalimar, FL and Carol F. Giusto of Virginia Beach, VA. Her family also includes 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, plus numerous nieces and nephews including William Cann Thurmon, Jr. of Winnfield, LA. She will be dearly missed and her family won't forget her lessons and the love of family she always imparted. In lieu of flowers, please consider The Methodist Children's Home in Ruston, LA or a charity of your choice . Visitation will be at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2012. A graveside service will be held at the Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston on October 9, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.emeraldcoastfuneralhome.com Emerald Coast Funeral Home Fort Walton Beach, FL Published in The News Star from October 7 to October 9, 2012

Joe Gilbreath Funeral arrangements for Mr. Joe Gilbreath, age 57, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 8, 2012, at the chapel of Golden Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bartholomew Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Golden Funeral Home. Mr. Gilbreath, a truck driver and resident of Bastrop, passed away Friday, October 5, 2012. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Ione Gilbreath, and sister, Ilene Cannon. He is survived by his daughter, Christi Gilbreath of Bastrop, LA; son, Joey Gilbreath of Murfreesboro, TN; three grandchildren, Brittany Gilbreath, Dallas Hobbs, Logan Gilbreath; and great grandchild, Jhordan Gilbreath. Serving as pallbearers will be Bruce Thompson, Randy Mitchell, Denny Cannon, Jackie Courson, Robby Buffington, and Josh Foster. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on October 7, 2012

Nancy Hunt Ineichen Funeral Services for Nancy McGill Hunt Ineichen, aged 81, will be held at St. David's Episcopal Church at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 8, 2012. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Warren H. Hunt, Jr. and Eva Williams Hunt and her sister, Frances Hunt Taylor. She was a lifelong member of St. David's Episcopal Church and belonged to the Daughters of the American Revolution, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Rayville Art and Civic Club. Following graduation from Rayville High School, Nancy studied instrumental and vocal music at Ward Belmont College in Nashville, Tennessee. Throughout her life she played piano for family and friends. One of her proudest musical moments was when she, as a member of the Salt Lake City Oratorio Society, sang with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. A second lifelong interest was journalism. She worked as a reporter and a guest columnist for the Richland Beacon News. While living in Denver, Colorado, she published "Nancy's Nuances" in The Wick magazine. Nancy is survived by her two brothers and their wives, Dr. Warrren H. Hunt, III and Norma Hunt, of Longview, Texas, and Ernest Paul Hansell Hunt and Myrna Hunt of Dallas, Texas; daughters and their husbands, Dr. Georgia "Peaches" Ineichen and Henry Cumpton of Rayville, Louisiana, Kaye Frances Ineichen Hill and G. C. "Buddy" Hill, III of Rayville, Louisiana, and Ptolemy Taylor Allport and Dr. Simon Allport of Blowing Rock, North Carolina. She leaves behind seven grandchildren, Gary Don Oglesby, Jr., Dr. Eva Michelle "Shellie" Cordon, Heather Lynn Hemphill, George Barret "Barry" Hill, Caroline Frances Allport, William Colin Allport, and Eva Elizabeth Allport, ten great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews and their familes. The family appreciates the devoted love and care that the staff and residents of the Rayville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provided for the last eight years. They became like family to Nancy. Pallbearers are Mark Brown, Charles "Bubba" Chaney, Sergio Danilo Cordon, Donald Cumpton, Carey Ellis, and Ray Cumpton. Memorials may be made to St. David's Episcopal Church or a charity of choice . On line registry/condolences at www.mulhearnfuneralhom.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on October 7, 2012

Dixie Kay Hodge Rhodes Funeral services for Dixie Kay Hodge Rhodes, 49 of Marion will be 1:00PM Monday, October 8, at Dean Baptist Church with Bro. Aleck Nyegaard and Bro. Donald Reeves officiating. Burial will follow in Dean Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Mrs. Rhodes was born November 6, 1962 and died October 5, 2012. Dixie fought a long and hard battle, but was able to maintain a great outlook till the end and was at peace with her soul. She loved being able to play with the new love of her life, her grandson J.D., who lit up her face every time she saw him. She was a devoted wife and mother and loved doing any kind of crafts and having her children around her. She will be missed by many. She is preceded in death by her father, John Willie Hodge; sister, Polly Ann Hodge; and brother, Stanley Ferrell Hodge. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Dewey (Jed) Rhodes; son: Dustin Rhodes and wife, Amber; grandson: John Dewey (J.D.) Rhodes; daughter: Kaitlyn Rhodes; mother: Lula Kate Hodge; brother: Art Hodge; sister: Alice McKinnie and husband, Grady, all of Marion; and numerous nieces & nephews. Pallbearers are Wayne Reppond, Ricky Sims, Ricky Lowery, Steve Thurston, Bill Thurston, Michael Thomas, Billy Gilbert & Jerry Baker. Visitation is 5:00PM-8:00PM Sunday at the church. A special thanks to the staff at Fresenius Dialysis Center, Farmerville. Online messages for the family may be left at Farrarfh.com. Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on October 7, 2012

Ruth Ainsworth, 87 BASTROP — Ruth Jean Brown Ainsworth, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Monday at Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-3:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

James Benton, 96 James Frank Benton of Monroe, retired banker, died Friday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe.

Frances Mitchell, 78 Frances Mitchell of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Alice Pray, 86 WINNFIELD — Alice Cornelia Long Pray, a retired hospital administrator, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Visitation is noon to 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Southern Funeral Home. Burial is in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Violet P. Shuff, 87 WINNSBORO — Violet P. Shuff, a homemaker and sales clerk, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

Charles Sutterfield, 78 MARION — Charles Sutterfield, a retired military submariner, died Friday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday at at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Jasper L. Weems, 89 ARCHIBALD — Jasper L. Weems, retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Cedar Baptist Church. Visitation is 4:30-7 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Lynn Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Clara Womack, 82 FARMERVILLE — Clara "Lorraine" Nyegaard Womack, a retired cashier, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. Monday until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery.

Michael Woods, 17 GRAYSON — Michael Woods died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bailey, Doris Ann: 2 p.m. Sunday, Lake Providence Senior High School, Lake Providence. Ineichen, Lt. Col. Lee E. Jr.: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Rayville United Methodist Church, Rayville. Ineichen, Nancy McGill: 11 a.m. Monday, St. David's Episcopal Church, Rayville. Mason, Alice: 2 p.m. Sunday, Pines Memorial Cemetery, Ruston. Olvey, Ruth Harkey: 3 p.m. Sunday, Delhi Masonic Cemetery, Delhi.

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

James Frank Benton Graveside services for James Frank Benton, 96, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 9th, at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Reverend Larry Stafford of First United Methodist Church will officiate. Mr. Benton was born on December 19, 1915, in Stiles, Texas, and passed away on October 5, 2012, in Monroe, Louisiana. James grew up in west Texas before moving to the Monroe area. He worked various jobs before volunteering, at age 27, for the Army Air Corps in 1942. Commissioned as a first lieutenant, he flew 38 missions as a B-26 bombardier in the European theatre, receiving the Purple Heart and winning the Silver Star. Following the war, he attended the LSU Banking School and worked for Ouachita National Bank and retired as a vice president. James was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Sara Boatner Benton; his parents, Harmon and Jessie Benton; his sisters, Ara Benton Peters and Helen Benton Vollmer; and his brother, Jake Benton. He is survived by his daughters, Susan Benton Lee, and Bette Benton Law and her husband David Law; four grandchildren, Carolyn Lee Allen and husband Guthrie of Paducah, Kentucky, James Benton Lee of Houma, India Law Gregg and husband Tommy, and Elizabeth Law Gregory and husband Jeff, all of Monroe; eight great-grandchildren, Avery and India Allen, Taylor and Mackenzie Lee, Thomas and Owen Gregg and Sara Kate and Addie Gregory; and, numerous nieces and nephews. The family will be receiving visitors at the Benton home Monday, October 8th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum of Louisiana. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 8, 2012

Leo Cantrell Graveside services for Mr. Leo Cantrell, age 89, of Choudrant, LA will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at Beulah Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. Rev. Ricky Bonnett will officiate the service under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Cantrell was born on May 11, 1923 in Collins, MS and died on October 6, 2012 in Monroe, LA following a lengthy illness. He was a member of First Assembly of God Church of Ruston. Mr. Cantrell was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and was a retired welder. He is preceded in death by his wife, Roberta Jean Cantrell. He is survived by his sons: Marvin Lynn Cantrell, Dennis Max Cantrell, Jerry LeVaughn Cantrell all of Choudrant; six grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. Visitation will be 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., Monday, October 8, 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 October 8, 2012

J. C. Oser Funeral services for J. C. Oser, 84, of Monroe will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 9, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Officiating will be Michael Oser, Charles Beckham, Alton Oser, and Don DeLukie. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Oser was born January 20, 1928 in Winnsboro, LA and passed away on October 6, 2012. He was a servant of the Lord who was passionate about fishing for both the souls of men and fish. Bro. Oser preached for over 60 years serving many Churches of Christ. Mr. Oser is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Gerliean Hale Oser; son Michael Oser and wife Rhonda; daughter, Denise Spears and husband Larry; Granddaughters LeaAnn Moss and husband T.J., Christina Cannon, and Catie Williams and husband Micheal; step-grandson Barclay Spears and wife Lauren; step-granddaughter Lindsay Hadley; 6 step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Alton Oser and wife Mildred; two sisters, Irene Anderson and Janice Sikes; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers are T. J. Moss, Barclay Spears, Michael Williams, Arden Miller, Don Skinner, and Larry Skinner. Honorary pallbearers are Gene Maxwell, Jr., Bob Hale, Fred Nerio, Ken Roark, and Dr. Gregory Green. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 8, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 8, 2012

Mildred L. Cicala, 89 Mildred "Molly" Cicala, of Monroe, retired administrator of Northeast Louisiana University Post Office, died Friday. Graveside services are at 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

Charles DeFrance 86 RUSTON — Charles DeFrance of Ruston, a retired tax assessor died Saturday. A private memorial service will be held at a later date under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Olevia Lee, 70 TALLULAH — Olevia Lee died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Billy W. Miller, 79 Billy Wayne Miller, of Monroe, retired English professor and director of Planning and Urban Development for city of Monroe, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe.

Frances Mitchell, 78 Frances Mitchell of Monroe, a retired schoolteacher, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Dixie Rhodes, 49 MARION — Dixie Hodge Rhodes, a clerk in telecommunications died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Dean Baptist Church in Marion. Burial will be in Dean Cemetery in Marion under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Violet P. Shuff, 87 WINNSBORO — Violet P. Shuff, a retired homemaker and sales person died Friday. Services are at noon Tuesday at Youngs Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Robert Stansell, 51 Robert "Bawcomville Rob" Stansell of West Monroe, a retired health caretaker, died Wednesday. A private memorial service will be held at a later date under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Mary M. Trichell, 86 OAK GROVE — Mary Maude Trichell died Saturday. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oak Grove. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home. Ernestine H. Womack, 86 Ernestine Hinton Womack of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Ainsworth, Ruth Jean Brown: 4 p.m. Monday at Christ Church Cemetery. Benton, James Frank: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Womack, Clara "Lorraine" Nyegaard: 3 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Ineichen, Nancy McGill: 11 a.m. Monday, St. David's Episcopal Church, Rayville.

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

Gloria Jean Carey Funeral services for Gloria Jean Carey, 65 of Calhoun, LA are 2:00PM on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at the First Baptist Church of Calhoun, LA, with Rev. Neil Everett officiating. Interment follows at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Miss Carey was born June 12, 1947 in Monroe, LA and passed away October 7, 2012 in Calhoun, LA. She was a retired school teacher with the Ouachita Parish Schools and a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Calhoun, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Emma Duke Carey. Survivors include her 2 sisters; Pat Wallace and husband, Danny, and Charlene Feazell and husband, Scott; nephews, Scottie Wallace and wife, Leanne, and Dusty Wallace and wife, Juli; and a number of other relatives and friends. Deacons of the First Baptist Church of Calhoun are asked to serve as pallbearers. Visitation is Tuesday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 9, 2012

George Futch Funeral services for George Futch, 60, of Marion are 10:00AM Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Marion with Bro. Bubba Hoggatt officiating. Burial will follow in Concord Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Mr. Futch, a shop manager, died Monday. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Marion and loved to hunt and fish. Survivors are his wife, Cheryl; son, Ryan Futch & fiancée, Cassy Cooper; daughter, Brook Monroe; brother, Johnny Futch & wife, Linda; sister, Bobbie Vallery & husband, Jimmy; and grandson, Noah Monroe. Pallbearers are Buddy Maroney, Ken Ebarb, Randy Bowman, Hubert Bowman, Todd Vallery and Jerry Baker. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00PM Tuesday 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 October 9, 2012

Azoline Stevens Rhodes Azoline Stevens Rhodes, 85, of El Dorado, Arkansas, and Brandon, Mississippi, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2012, at Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. She was the daughter of A. J. and Viola Culverhouse Stevens. She taught English for 33 years at Norphlet High School where she served as Student Council Sponsor. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Preceding her in death were her parents; and husband, Joe Rhodes. Survivors include sons, Steven Rhodes and his wife, Sherrie, of Winnfield, Louisiana and Ralph Rhodes and his wife, Linda, of Granbury, Texas; daughters, Jo Ann Pickering and her husband, Paul, of West Monroe, Louisiana, and Cathy Reed and her husband, Al, of Brandon, Mississippi; grandchildren, Trey Pickering, Ginny Bonnette, Jennifer Tuccio, Russell Reed, Shannon McClure, Nathan Rhodes, Chris Rhodes, Chad Rhodes, Alli Westover; numerous great-grandchildren; and a niece, Kathy Traversi of Sacramento, California. Funeral services will be held at 10:30AM, Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at Young's Chapel with Rev. Terrel Langley officiating. Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00PM, Monday, at the funeral home. An online guest book is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com. Young's Funeral Home El Dorado, AR Published in The News Star on October 9, 2012

Earnestine Hinton Womack Earnestine Hinton Womack beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister passed from this earthly world into the arms of Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior on October 7, 2012. She passed away peacefully at home in West Monroe surrounded by her loving family following a long and valiant battle with lymphoma. Earnestine was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and a sister. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Lavelle, son Ronnie Womack and wife Sue, son, Gerald (Bud) and wife Benita, daughter Cheryl Womack, daughter Christina (Tina) McCraw and husband Chuck, daughter Colleen Simmermaker and husband Vic, 12 grandchildren and spouses, 28 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers, Levon and Archie Hinton, and sister, Lona Johnson, all of Quitman, as well as a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral services and final resting place will be at 2 pm Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Quitman, La. Pastor Greg Clark of her home church of Cedar Crest Baptist will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 pm Tuesday, October 9 at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home in West Monroe and one hour prior to the funeral service Wednesday at the church. Pallbearers will be her grandsons Randy Womack, David Womack, Chad Simmermaker, Clint Simmermaker, Mark Wainwright and Scott Dimond. The family would like to express their deep gratitude to their parents' devoted caregiver, Myrtis Young, as well as Southern Care Hospice and Senior Care Services. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 9, 2012

Michael Woods Funeral services for Michael Woods, age 17, of Columbia, will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 10, 2012 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Bro. Pete McCarty and Bro. Jimmy Goodman officiating. Interment will follow at Holum Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the funeral home. Michael was born September 20, 1995 in Monroe and he passed from this life on October 6, 2012. He was a Junior at Caldwell Parish High School and he was a huge Saints fan. He was preceded in death by a cousin and grandparents. He survived by his mother: China Telano of Monroe; father: Heath Calhoun, Sr. of Grayson; step-father: Michael Shirley of Monroe; step-mother: Ruby Calhoun of Grayson; three brothers: Heath Calhoun, Jr., Hayden Calhoun, and John Mark Calhoun, all of Grayson; sister: Baylee Calhoun of Grayson; grandmother: Terry White of Columbia; grandfather: Bubba Calhoun of Copenhagen; grandparents: Allen and Vicki Froust of Houston; great-grandparents: Savell and Carolyn Norris of Chatham; great-grandparents: Waymon and Tilda Calhoun; five uncles: Jeff Waggoner of West Monroe, Jacob Patterson of Monroe, Andon Calhoun of Orlando,William Calhoun of Florida, and Robert Buffington of Crossett; two aunts: Crystal Waggoner of Grayson and Angie Buffington of Crossett. Pallbearers will be Drew White, Dustin Head, Dylan Smith, Austin Smith, Clayton Spires, Phillip Shelton, Jake Bennett, Ryan Cruse, Colton Thiels, Piper Barton, and Devon Murphy. You may send online condolences to the family at www.riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on October 9, 2012

Edna I. Barton, 99 WINNFIELD — Edna Ima Barton, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Transport Cemetery, Dodson.

James F. Benton, 96 James Frank Benton, a retired banker, died Friday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Bo Boyte, 61 CALHOUN — Bo Boyte, a pipeline operator, died Sunday. Visitation is 5—8 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Lucy Bracy, 76 RAYVILLE — Lucy Bracy, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Stephanie F. Burns, 43 SHREVEPORT — Stephanie Free Burns, an admissions clerk, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Dianne M. Clark, 37 GOODWILL — Dianne Michelle Clark, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Jerrie Gordy, 64 BASKIN — Jerrie Gordy died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Magnolia Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. Tuesday until service time. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Randy Jackson, 36 TALLULAH — Randy Jackson died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Dorothy J. Keen, 89 SHREVEPORT — Dorothy Jeweleen Mathews Keen, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Briarwood Baptist Church, Readhimer. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Alton L. Sr., 67 NEWELLTON — Alton Lee Sr., a heavy equipment operator, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Newellton Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Billy Lee, 69 TALLULAH — Billy Lee died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Gregory C. Mays, 46 BASTROP — Gregory Charles Mays died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary C.M.E., Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Alford Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

William B. McLemore Jr., 81 GILBERT — William Brown McLemore Jr., a retired sweet potato farmer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakley Cemetery, near Gilbert.

Odessar Melton, 58 RUSTON — Odessar Melton, a nurses aide, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Christ Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 1-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Grambling Memorial Gardens, Grambling.

Cleonist Miller, 81 RUSTON — Cleonist Miller, a retired railroad engineer, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Harmony Baptist Church, Ruston. Family hour is 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in George Washington Memorial Park, Ruston.

Lula Myres, 91 Lula Myres of Monroe, a retired food technician, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

J.C. Oser, 84 J.C. Oser of Monroe, a retired minister, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

Francis M. Scott, 84 BASTROP — Francis Maxine Scott, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Violet P. Shuff, 87 CROWVILLE — Violet Lovenia Pierce Shuff, a retired homemaker and salesperson, died Friday. Services are noon Tuesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Willie Silmon, 80 FARMERVILLE — Willie Silmon, a retired oilfield worker, died Monday. Graveside service are 2 p.m. Saturday at Sardis Cemetery, Farmerville. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

J.H. Snead, 93 J.H. Snead of Monroe, a retired telephone company district manager, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Etta L. Ward, 82 Etta Lee Ward of West Monroe, a retired legal secretary, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rita F. Williams, 69 BASTROP — Rita Faye Williams, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Bertha C. Wright, 50 DELHI — Bertha Cleveland Wright, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Waverly. Visitation is 2 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Seven Star Cemetery, Delhi.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Benton, James Frank: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Trichell, Mary Maude: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oak Grove.

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

Bo Boyte Graveside Services for Mr. Bo Boyte, 61, of Calhoun, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, October 11, 2012 in the Beulah Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Billy Taylor officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Bo was born on October 2, 1951 in Danville, KY and died on October 7, 2012 in West Monroe, LA. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. Survivors include his son, Duane Boyte and wife, Jenay; daughters, Minette Grubbs and husband, Jason and April Boyte; grandchildren, Reagan and Kylee Boyte, Georgia Boyte, Cayne Kitchens and Bennett Grubbs; brother, Clifton Boyte; sisters, Barbara Elliott, Terri Branch, Renee Moore, Betsy Mullins and countless nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Robinson, Chris Lewis, David Elliott, Mike Wilkes, Joe Ford, Butch Gilliam, Bobby Bentz, Ronnie Boyd. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 10, 2012 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 October 10, 2012

William Brown McLemore Jr. William Brown McLemore Jr., passed away at 12:30 PM on Monday, Oct 8, 2012 with his wife at his side following a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Brown is preceded in death by his parents William B. McLemore Sr., and Maurice Turner McLemore. Survivors include: wife of 25 years Mary Catherine Gordy McLemore. Three sons: William (Bill) McLemore III and wife Lori, Thomas Miller (Tom) McLemore and wife Tammy, and John C. McLemore and wife Angel. Three grandchildren, Hunter Logan McLemore, Haley BreAnna McLemore, Emily Dennis and her husband Stephen with their son Everett. Brown is also survived by the mother of his children Betty Miller McLemore of Winnsboro. Special friend and best kitty cat foot warmer is Zipper. Brown McLemore was a local farmer, born April 4, 1931 in Natchez, Ms to William Brown McLemore, Sr., and Maurice Turner McLemore. He graduated Gilbert High School in 1948, NEJC 1950, LSU Summa Cum Laude 1952, US Army 1952-1954, Meat and Dairy Hygiene School and worked as inspector to supply meat and dairy for 4th Army in El Paso, Texas. Learned to fly, King of Yambiliee 1984, was 50 yr volunteer fireman, kept a daily diary for over 50 years, 40 yr treasurer for local farm bureau, 71 yr member of First Baptist Church of Gilbert, led the singing for years and could not carry a tune. Planted 50 crops of sweet potatoes, roadside market for sweet corn for 25 years, always guaranteed a "worm in every ear". He came home from a Florida trip with Farm Bureau and announced how he could get rid of the worms in the corn--buy a helicopter! Many awards and honors thru the years. Named "Life Long Farmer of the Year" at 1993 Festival and said "A man can make it in farming these days if his wife has a job in town and brings the check home." Always know for his humor, he was a familiar sight in his old yellow van. Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease June 2005, he was able to be at home until February 2010. "Distinguished Service Award 2010 by Louisiana Sweet Potato Association. Has contributed to the Louisiana sweet potato industry in multiple aspects throughout the years. Funeral services for William Brown McLemore, Jr. will be held Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro, LA at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Oakley Cemetery near Gilbert, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Services are by Rev. Marion Collier and Rev. Don Blackmon. The family requests donations in lieu of flowers to be made to First Baptist Church of Gilbert or a charity of your choice in Brown's honor. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on October 10, 2012

Dr. William Wayne Miller Memorial services for Dr. William Wayne Miller will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 11, 2012 at St. Matthews Catholic Church with Father Lijo officiating. Dr. Miller was born on August 3, 1933 in Alexandria, LA and passed away on October 7, 2012 in Monroe, LA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Veronica. He is survived by his daughter, Camy and husband, Mike; and two grandchildren, Will and Sarah. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to Northeast Louisiana Food Bank. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 10, 2012

Frances Baxter Mitchell Graveside services for Frances Baxter Mitchell, 78, of Monroe will be at 1:00 PM Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Mulhearn Memorial Park with Dr. Allison Moody officiating. Mrs. Mitchell was born on February 26, 1934 in Tallulah, LA and passed away on October 5, 2012 in Monroe, LA. During World War II she worked at the ammunitions plant in Bossier City, LA where she met her husband to be, Gerald Mitchell. She received a masters degree in Home Economics from Louisiana Tech and in early years has a TV show here in Monroe. She also worked as an educator in a couple of schools in the Monroe area. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Mitchell and her parents, Ira and Aline Baxter. Mrs. Mitchell is survived by her aunt, Mary Fay Gallien and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers will be: Paul Nolan, Henry Watts, James Crigler, Jr. and Neal Gallien. Donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 1888 Hudson Circle, Suite 1, Monroe, LA 71201 or the Humane Society, 920 Freight Drive, Monroe, LA 71203. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 10, 2012

Lula Myres Funeral services for Lula Myres 91, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Charles V. Dupree officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Myres passed away Monday, October 8, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was a devoted member of New Chapel Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Myres was preceded in death by her parents, Horace Ezell and Sinnie Ezell; husband James J. Myres; brothers, Edgar Ezell, Johnny Ezell, Herman Ezell, and J.L. "Pete" Ezell; and sister, Lena Rae Harmon. Survivors include her daughter, Virdie M. McCormick and husband Harold of Calhoun, LA; son, James H. Myres and wife Alice of Oak Ridge, LA; six grandchildren, Kimberly A. Ford and husband Herman, Sharon R. Boothe and husband Michael, Ronald L. Dowd and wife Tammy, Edith A. Dement and husband David, Dameon Myres, Stephen Myres; thirteen great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, one sister-in-law, Marie Ezell, and numerous nieces and nephews and two step grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Dexter Murphy, Kolton Murphy, Caleb Dement, David Dement, Alex Boothe, Rory Boothe, Don Price, and Jody Tomlinson. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to New Chapel Hill Baptist Church Building Fund. The family would like to extend a special thanks to her caregivers Ann Griffin and Susan Crawford. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 10, 2012

J.H. Snead Funeral services with Military Honor for J.H. Snead, 93, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Erby Burgess officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Snead passed away Monday, October 8, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center. As a WWII veteran he served in the 31st Infantry Division, known as the Dixie Division, from 1941 to 1945. He was a longtime employee of Bell Telephone Company and an active member of the Telephone Pioneers of America Service Organization. Mr. Snead was also an avid long time Neville fan and recipient of the first Neville Tiger FAN-tastic award presented by Coach Charlie Brown. Recently he received accolades from the current Neville head coach, Coach McCarty. He was devoted to Parkview Baptist Church and his family. Mr. Snead was preceded in death by his wife Nila Faye Bass Snead, his father Emmett Snead, and mother, Etna Jones Snead. Survivors include his daughters, Carol Snead Kennedy and husband Tom, Cindy Snead Roland and husband Steve; son, Rick Snead; grandchildren, Bryna Kennedy Macias and husband Anthony, Sara Kennedy Merkle and husband Ryan, Clayton Roland, Courtney Faye Roland, Amanda Breard, Molly Katherine Snead, Madelyn Brooke Snead; great-grandchildren, Shelby Faye Macias, Henry Macias, Clayton Roland, Jr.; brothers, Bill Snead and wife Lois, Bob Snead and wife Shirley; sister, Annette Elliott; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Wade Dickerson, Mickey Traweek, Ryan Merkle, Jim Holmes, Alen Roberts, and Ernie Newman. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:30 PM Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 10, 2012

Etta Lee Womack Ward Funeral Services for Mrs. Etta Lee Womack Ward, 82, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, October 11, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Danny Hawthorne and Rev. Braxton Humphries officiating. Interment will follow in the Hasley Cemetery. Mrs. Ward was born on December 5, 1929 in Clarks, LA and died in Baton Rouge, LA on October 8, 2012. She was a charter member of Bethel Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA and was a Legal Secretary for numerous law firms in the Twin Cities. Mrs. Ward is preceded in death by her first husband, Ernest Womack; son, Gary Womack; daughter, Susan Womack; second husband, Hugh Ward and granddaughter, Kristy Meredith. Survivors include her daughter, Tina Debrow and husband, Lynn; grandchildren, Mary Meredith and husband, Kevin, Joe Willis and wife, Ericka, Jenny Wallace and husband, Jake, Lori Womack, Shelley Owen and husband, Darren, David Womack and Brandon Powell; great grandchildren, Steven Meredith, Kristin Meredith, BreAnn Nolan, Baylea Meredith, Hayley Owen, Caden Willis, Mason Willis, Emma Womack, Brennan Womack, Pierce Evans and Payton Blanton; great great granddaughter, Mary Beth Garcia; sister, Shirley Freeman and husband, Sonny; daughter-in-law, Sharon Womack and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be David Womack, Brandon Powell, Kevin Meredith, Joe Willis, Darren Owen, and Bobby Freeman. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church in Mrs. Ward's honor. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 10, 2012

Gloria Carey, 65 Gloria J. Carey of Calhoun, a retired teacher, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Calhoun. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Robert Carroll, 68 YORK, Pa. — Robert Allen Carroll, formerly of Monroe, a professor of public relations at York College, died Sept. 22. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday at the University of Louisiana at Monroe Student Union Building, Ballroom A, Monroe.

Jerry Cobb, 48 RUSTON — Jerry Cobb, a case worker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Temple Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Mona Fordham, 91 JONESBORO — Mona Faye Fordham died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home. Darlene Fryer, 53 RAYVILLE — Darlene Fryer, a waitress, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

George Futch, 60 MARION — George Futch, a shop manager, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery, Marion. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Ruby Huber, 63 BASTROP — Ruby Jewell King Huber, a certified nursing assistant, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Reeks Cemetery, Goodwill. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Beth Kirby, 86 Beth Kirby of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Nora C.E. Layton, 82 ENGLAND, Ark. — Nora Catherine Elizabeth Layton, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Orleice Millsaps, 84 DOWNSVILLE — Orleice Millsaps, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Jack Nelson, 82 DODSON — Jack Nelson died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Antioch Bible Way Church, Brewton's Mill. Visitation is noon Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Antioch Community Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Roberta D. Rowland, 96 COLUMBIA — Roberta Duckett Rowland, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Riser Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, west of Columbia.

Will Sterling, 97 BASTROP — Will Archie Sterling, a retired City Service Oil Co. employee, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery.

Earnestine H. Womack, 86 Earnestine Hinton Womack of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Quitman. Visitation is one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Barton, Edna Ima: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burns, Stephanie Free: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Keen, Dorothy Jeweleen Mathews: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Briarwood Baptist Church, Readhimer. Lee Sr., Alton: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Newellton Pentecostal Church, Newellton. Mays, Gregory Charles: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Mary C.M.E., Bastrop. McLemore Jr., William Brown: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Melton, Odessar: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Christ Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Miller, Cleonist: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mount Harmony Baptist Church, Ruston. Silmon, Willie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Sardis Cemetery, Farmerville. Wright, Bertha Cleveland: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Waverly.

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

Jerry Bryan Cobb Jerry Bryan Cobb, 48, passed away on October 9, 2012 at his home in Ruston, La. after a courageous battle with melanoma. Born on April 17, 1964 in Ruston, La., he has lived most of his life in Ruston but also lived briefly in Monroe, Houston, Metairie, La. and Little Rock, Ark. before always returning to his beloved Ruston. He graduated from Ruston High School in 1982 where he played center for the Bearcat football team and was winner of the Hoss Garrett Award. He was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University in 1988 with a B.A. degree. Jerry held several jobs over the years, but most recently he worked with special needs and at risk children in Livingston, Union, and Lincoln Parishes. His most recent job was with the District Attorney's office in its Lincoln/Union Truancy Assessment Service Center. Jerry will be remembered as an avid outdoorsman, outstanding athlete, dog lover, grill master and devoted fan of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. We will miss his sharp sense of humor, his optimism, his kindness and sincere interest and love for his family and his many friends. Jerry's family extends their gratitude to the doctors and staff of the Frontier Cancer Center and Blood Institute of Billings, Montana, the LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport, and Professional Hospice Care of Ruston for their excellent treatment and care of Jerry. He is survived by his parents, Gerald and Shirley Cobb of Ruston, his brothers Dr. Patrick Cobb and wife Carla, of Billings, Montana, Kenneth Cobb and wife Cindy of Austin, Texas, David Cobb and wife Donna of Silver Spring, Maryland, and special friend Tanya McGowan of Ruston. Jerry also leaves behind his nieces and nephews: Joel Cobb, Lauren Cobb Snelling, Alex Cobb, Garrett Cobb, Graham Cobb, and Eileen Cobb. Pallbearers will be Jay Brooks, Barry Canterbury, Jimmy "Chick" Childress, Shannon Frazier, Bob Garrett and Bob Swan. Visitation will be held at Temple Baptist Church from 5 PM to 7 PM on Thursday, October 11, 2012. Services will be held at Temple Baptist Church on Friday, October 12, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. Burial services will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Louisiana Tech Athletic Club, P.O. Box 1190, Ruston, LA 71273, Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF), P.O. Box 759329, Baltimore, MD 21275-9329 or a charity of one's choice . Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on October 11, 2012

Bo Boyte, 61 Bo Boyte of Calhoun, a pipeline operator, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Beulah Methodist Church Cemetery, Calhoun. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lucy Bracy, 76 RAYVILLE — Lucy Bracy, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at Adile Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Anita Cole, 79 START — Anita Cole, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Alice Donell, 105 DELHI — Alice Donell, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery.

Darlene Fryer, 53 RAYVILLE — Darlene Fryer, a waitress, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Newton Cemetery, Dunn.

Joe L. Hatten, 66 CLARKS — Joe Luther Hatten, a retired bricklayer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson.

Edwin L. Hunter, 76 Edwin L. Hunter of Monroe, a retired car salesman, died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Gregory C. Mays, 46 BASTROP — Gregory Charles Mays died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary C.M.E. Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Alford Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Dr.William W. Miller, 79 Dr. William Wayne Miller of Monroe died Sunday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Frances B. Mitchell, 78 Frances Baxter Mitchell of Monroe died Friday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Lula Myres, 91 Lula Mae Myres of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Francis M. Scott, 84 BASTROP — Francis Maxine Scott, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at Second Baptist Church. Visitation begins at 6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery.

J.H. Snead, 93 J.H. Snead of Monroe, a retired telephone company district manager, died Monday. Services with military honors are 11 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Etta Lee Ward, 82 Etta Lee Womack Ward of West Monroe, a retired legal secretary, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Rita F. Williams, 69 BASTROP — Rita Faye Williams, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Jerusalem No. 2 Baptist Church. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Bertha C. Wright, 50 DELHI — Bertha Cleveland Wright, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Waverly. Visitation begins at 2 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Seven Star Cemetery, Delhi.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Carroll, Robert Allen: 2 p.m. Sunday, ULM Student Union Building, Ballroom A, Monroe. Cobb, Jerry: 10 a.m. Friday, Temple Baptist Church, Ruston. Huber, Ruby Jewell King: 2 p.m. Thursday, Reeks Cemetery, Goodwill. Layton, Nora Catherine Elizabeth: 10 a.m. Thursday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Millsaps, Orleice: 11 a.m. Saturday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Downsville. Rowland, Roberta Duckett: 2 p.m. Thursday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Silmon, Willie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Sardis Cemetery, Farmerville. Sterling, Will Archie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

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

Anita Peters Cole Funeral services for Anita Peters Cole, 79 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday October 13, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bro. David Abshire, and grandson, Steven Tidwell will be officiating. Bobby Tidwell (son) will be officiating graveside service at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Anita was born September 21, 1933 in Pollock, LA and passed away October 10, 2012 in Bienville, LA. She had a special ministry to use sign language through worship and praise. Anita enjoyed fishing, shopping, and spending time with her family and most of all she loved the Lord Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Lamar Cole, Sr. of 55 years; granddaughter Kaitlyn Cox, 3 sisters, 2 brothers. Anita is survived by her daughters, Nelwyn Wood and husband Ronny, Karen Cox and husband Gary; sons, Bobby Tidwell and wife Pat, Lamar Cole and wife Susan and Mark Harris; brothers, Billy Peters and wife Billie Jo, Donald Peters and wife Pat and Delwyn Peters and wife Edna; grandchildren, Tim Harris, Lori Dowdy, Dana Howell, Brad Tidwell, Shelly Moesch, Steven Tidwell, Hannah Tidwell, Chris Cole, David Cole, Amanda Waggoner and Haleigh Bison; great-grandchildren, Peyton Sweatman, Taylor Harris, T J Harris, Nathan Tremaine, Charles Longino, Skylar Dowdy, Sarah Dowdy, Maggie Harris, Christian Harris, Tristin Fourmy, Caidin Fourmy, Brandan Fourmy, Dylan Tidwell, Kameron Jackson, Kylee Moesch, Rayla Moesch, Reagan Bison, Austynn Tidwell, Noah Sistrunk, Colin Sistrunk, Aiden Cole, Annie Cole, Bryley Waggoner, Braylyn Waggoner, Brynlee Waggoner; great-great grandchild, Isabella Tremaine. Pallbearers will be Chris Cole, David Cole, Brad Tidwell, Tim Harris, Bubba Waggoner and Dusty Robbins. Visitation will be held Friday from 5:00pm 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 October 12, 2012

Otis Elton Davis, Jr. Funeral Services for Otis Elton Davis, Jr., 69, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, October 13, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Donald Franklin officiating. Interment to follow at Center Point Baptist Church Cemetery in West Monroe. Mr. Davis was born April 27, 1943 and died October 10, 2012. He was retired from Riverwood International, was co-owner of Aging Care Home Health and served in the Army National Guard. He was attending First Assembly of God in West Monroe and Center Point Baptist Church in West Monroe. Otis was a member of Buckshot Hunting Club; he loved the outdoors, spending time with his family and friends, hunting and fishing. He enjoyed being in his garden, and was especially known for his beautiful Sunflowers. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Janice T. Davis; Son, Thomas W. Davis and wife, Maryanne; Grandchildren, Hunter Christian and Hailey Christina Davis; Sister, Sylvia Fay Miller and husband, Bo; Brothers, Robert Davis and wife, Sue and Aaron Davis and wife, Gail; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Danny Black, Terry Hattaway, Eric Cousans, Neal Thomason, James Wheeless, and Brian Herrington. Honorary Pallbearer will be David Golson. Visitation will be will be from 4:30 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. Friday, October 12, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Memorials can be made to Center Point Baptist Church in West Monroe or Faith Hope and Love Church in Monroe, LA. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 12, 2012

Edwin L. Hunter Funeral services for Edwin L. Hunter, 74, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, October 14, 2012, at Rowland Road Baptist Church with Pastors Norman Bryant and John Yates officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Hunter passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was a member of Rowland Road Baptist Church and a successful car salesman, retiring from Woodie's Used Cars, as well as owning his own dealership, Ouachita Motors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and repairing small engines, along with maintaining his own lawn. Mr. Hunter was very quick witted, had a great sense of humor and was also known as "Slick", "Uncle Precious", and "Watchie"! Survivors include wife, Jo Eileen Hunter; son, James Edwin Hunter; daughters, Lori Lynn and husband Mark McDaniels and Karen Jo and husband Byron "Paco" Hall; granddaughter, Kera Nicole Hunter; sisters, Vera Janice Loveless, Ida Mae Breedlove, Patricia Ann Dalton, and Deborah Sue Taylor; along with many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd., Monroe. Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 12, 2012

Beth Kirby Funeral Services for Mrs. Beth Kirby, 86, of West Monroe, LA will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 13, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Jon Tellifero officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Kirby was born on December 25, 1925 in Pike County, MS and died on October 9, 2012. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA, where she attended the Ed Stinson Sunday School Class. Beth came to Monroe in 1945, where she met and married Frank Kirby. They celebrated 54 years of marriage before Frank's death in 2000. She is also preceded in death by her son, Donald; two step-sons, Joel and Jerry Kirby; two brothers, four sisters and great granddaughter, Alisha Kirby. Survivors include her grandson, Brian Kirby and wife; Michelle; great grandchildren, Brian Timothy Kirby and Phoebe Kirby; step grandson, Frank H. Kirby; step great grandson, Franklin Dare Gueydan; sister, Jessie Tate; and brother, Hugh Smith and wife, Barbara. Pallbearers will be Jene McGehee, Ricky Smith, Ronnie Wilson, Joel Henson, David Cox, and David Putnam. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Friday, October 12, 2012 and from 9:00 A.M. until Service Time on Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 12, 2012

Shirley A. Pankey Mrs. Shirley A. Pankey, 65, of West Monroe, passed away October 10, 2012. She was retired from E.A. Conway's accounting department. Memorial Services will be 10:00am Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Peniel Baptist Church with Reverends Marcelle Ronquille, and Eddie Shoemaker officiating. She was proceeded in death her mother Joann "Nonnie" Redding, husband Larry Pankey, Sr., son, Larry "Wayne" Pankey, Jr., brother Wade Brown, sister Peggy L. Jennings, and nephew Christopher Pauley. She is survived by her children Dawn and Mike Garrett, Starr Pankey, Brandy and Chris Jones, Terry L. Pankey, and B.J. and Jenny Pankey. Mrs. Pankey is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Online condolences may be made at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 12, 2012

Jonathan J. "Tex" Stovall Memorial Services for Jonathon J. "Tex" Stovall (Manley) will be held at Victory Baptist Church on Finks Hideaway Road, Monroe, LA. on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 3:00 PM. Jonathon "Tex" of the Hereford Zone, Hampstead, Maryland; beloved son of Steven and Shelly Stovall, John Manley; loving grandson of Ronald and Sharon Duffey, Ervin and Virginia Holcomb, Dan and Trish Manley, Elaine Stovall and Great-grandson of Christine Welch, Dorothy Bailey, Maude Stovall; dear brother of Mallory and husband Chad Hays, Ashley, Chris, Alisha, Steven II; caring uncle Brock and Candace; also survived by many relatives and friends. Preceded in death by Great-grandparent T.A. and Wilma Duffey, E. O. Welch and Dan Stovall. Jonathon "Tex" was a senior at Hereford High School who enjoyed playing basketball and football. In Lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions in Jonathon "Tex's" name may be made to the Jonathon "Tex" Stovall Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 26615, Gwynn Oaks, Maryland 21207. Published in The News Star on October 12, 2012

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

Peggy Lee Roberson Defee Funeral services for Peggy Lee Roberson Defee, 74, of Sterlington, LA will be at 3:00 PM, Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. Jerry Fletcher and Rev. Jarod Hawthorne officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Defee was born on January 30, 1938 in Marion, LA and passed away on October 11, 2012 in Monroe, LA. She was the owner of Defee's Grocery and Trailer Park in Sterlington and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband: G. W. Defee; parents: Rufus and Alma Roberson; brothers: Rufus Roberson, Jr., J. B. Roberson, and Donald "Punkin" Roberson and a sister: Betty Turner. She is survived by her brothers: Bobby Roberson and wife, Helen and Dewey Roberson and wife, Gaye; nieces: Lucy Wood and husband, Albert, Ann Rowland and husband, Lynn, Sue Rainwater and husband, Art and Donna Lee; nephews: Terry Roberson and wife, Penny, Johnny Roberson and wife, Belinda, Wayne Roberson and wife, Donna, Gene Roberson and wife, Kathy, Dicky Roberson and wife, Pam, David Roberson, Donny Roberson and Jimbo Acree. Pallbearers will be: Heath Wood, Mitch Tucker, Logan Roberson, Kevin Rowland, Buddy Hollis, and Mack Anderson. Honorary pallbearers will be: Larry Parks, Johnny Roberson, Gene Roberson, Carl Long, and Austin Jans. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Saturday, October 13, 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 October 13, 2012

Pauline L. Polk Dowden Following a 16 month illness, Pauline L. Polk Dowden, went home to her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, October 10, 2012, after devoting most of her time and energy for the past few years into caring for her invalid husband. Ms. Polly was born December 19, 1927, the first of two daughters born to Wayne E. and Nina L. Starling Polk. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son-in-law, David G. Hayley, and her husband of more than 63 years, the Rev. William Roy Dowden, who passed into his new life just last month following a lengthy illness. She is survived by their two daughters, Susan D. Dowden Hayley of Hornbeck, and Jane E. Dowden Ellis, her husband, the Rev. Dr. Ronald L. Ellis, President of California Baptist University, of Riverside, CA. She is also survived by two grandsons, Ashton Dowden Ellis, his wife Lauren Conner Ellis (of Lake Charles, LA), their three children, Charles Henry, Teresa "Tess" Mary, and James Marion, all of California, and Erik-Zachary Dowden Ellis, his wife Rebecca West Ellis, and their daughter, Elisabeth "Betty" Marie of Catoosa, OK. She is also survived by her sister, Mrs. Dorothy M. Polk Way, of Houston, Texas, and many other relatives and friends. Ms. Polly graduated from Bolton High School in Pineville, LA , and attended and graduated from Northwestern Normal College in Natchitoches, LA, with degrees in English and Art. Following the end of WW2, she met Roy on the NNC campus where she always said "he chased me until I caught him". They were together for over 66 years. Ms. Polly taught school in Ebarb and Mansfield, LA, in Fort Worth, TX, in West Monroe and Hornbeck, LA, over a 33 year career. She received her Masters from Louisiana Tech in Ruston. Although Ms. Polly didn't marry a minister, she eventually had to admit to that God did know what He was doing when her Roy surrendered to the Lord's call to pastor and preach. A viewing will be from 11 AM until 2 PM, Saturday, October 13, 2012, at the First Baptist Church of Hornbeck, with funeral services to begin at 2 PM at the church. A graveside service will follow at the Toro Cemetery in the Plainview Community in Sabine Parish. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be made to the Gideons International or to the charity of your choice . Online condolences can be made at warrenmeadows.com. Warren Meadows Funeral Home Many, LA Published in The News Star on October 13, 2012

Wilber Gene Hodges Funeral services for Wilber Gene Hodges age 68 of Enterprise will be held 1pm Sunday October 14, 2012 from the sanctuary of New Ouachita Baptist Church at Enterprise with the Rev. James King officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosefield Cemetery at Rosefield under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday Oct 13, 2012 from 3pm until 8pm. Wilber Gene Hodges known by everyone as "Boar Hog", was born on December 12, 1943 at Rosefield, to the union of his parents Sam Wilber Hodges, Jr. and Moease Cruse Hodges; and passed from this life on Thursday October 11, 2012 at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Hodges was a Field Supervisor with the United States Dept. of Agriculture, and was an active member of the New Ouachita Baptist Church. Survivors include his beloved wife, Mrs. Georgia Ann Hodges of Enterprise; his son, Raymond Gene Hodges of Jackson, LA; and two step sons, Charles Malcolm Poole and wife Tammy Poole, and Marty Lynn Poole; his daughter, Anita Genae Sones and husband Harold M. Sones of Harrisonburg, two step daughters, Tammy Lane Hendricks and Shellie Renae Bradford; fifteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers will be Brad Butts, Sam Hodges, H.C. Lewis, Curtis Roark, Elijah Boothe, and Brian Wade. Honorary pallbearers will be Laray Nugent and Gene Tennille. Online registry/ condolences:riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on October 13, 2012

Lorene McBroom Funeral services for Lorene McBroom, 81, of Rayville, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville with Rev. Larry Lanier and Rev. Steve Wilkins officiating. Interment will follow in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge, LA. Lorene was born July 13, 1931 in Epps, LA and passed away Thursday, October 11, 2012 in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. McBroom was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Decie McCandlish and her brother, Phillip McCandlish. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Ray McBroom of Rayville, LA; children, Kathy Biedenharn and husband, Hank of West Monroe, LA, Robert McBroom and wife, Sandra of Rayville, LA, and Terry Williams and husband, Sam of Maumelle, AR; 10-grandchildren; 25-great grandchildren; brothers, Wilmer McCandlish and Donald McCandlish; sisters, Shirley Garner and Lula Tolar. Pallbearers are Hank Biedenharn, Sam Williams, Will Barham, Daniel Lobato, Gary Culp, and Jordan Curtis. To leave condolences for the family go to brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on October 13, 2012

Mrs. Connie Casey Miletello Memorial services for Connie Casey Miletello, 69 of Monroe, LA will be held at 4:00 pm Saturday, October 13, 2012 in the chapel of Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe. Connie was born February 9, 1943 in Texarkana, Arkansas, and passed away October 11, 2012 in Monroe. Connie graduated from Neville High School and attended NLU. Connie devoted most of her life to raising her three children. She was employed many years by the law firm of Bob McLeod and David Verlander. Connie dearly loved her children and grandchildren. She loved to travel to see them or just going to football games throughout the years. She especially loved to visit Orange Beach, Alabama, which holds a special place in her heart. She attended First Baptist Church, West Monroe before becoming too ill to attend. She loved the music and fellowship provided by brothers and sisters in the faith. Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Jane and Coy Casey and her nieces, Courtney and Caroline Cole. She is survived by her loving husband, Frankie Miletello, who gave her extraordinary care throughout her illness; sister and brother-in-law Ann and Henry Cole; her three children and their spouses Leslie and Brian Bertsch, Jennifer and Keith Biedenharn, and Jim and Dena Owen; grandchildren Jonathan, Henry, Alex, Patrick, and Caroline. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Richard Fincher, Dr. John Bruchaus, Dr. Thomas Williams, Dr. Jane Mickey, Dr. Anti Maran, and Dr. Thomas Fields, and Jeff Fisher for their compassionate care during Connie's illness. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing." Online condolences made be made at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe Published in The News Star on October 13, 2012

Mary Opal Shelton Funeral Services for Mary Opal Shelton, 93, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, October 14, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Bro. Pat Hamilton officiating. Mary Opal Shelton was born April 30, 1919 and died October 12, 2012. Mrs. Shelton was a member of Christadelphian Ecclesia of Monroe, LA. She was also, a retired nurse. Mrs. Shelton is preceded in death by her husband, Norwood Carl Shelton, Sr.; children, Patricia Nalls, Barbara Jane Kreps, Mary Elizabeth Shelton, and Gary Shelton. Survived by her children; Norwood Shelton, Jr. and wife, Annette, Wendell Shelton and wife, Sharon, David Shelton and fiancée, Karlene Johnson, Larry Shelton and wife, Sherry, Debra Nichols and husband, Michael; brother, George Ray and wife, Mary; sixteen grandchildren; thirty great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Brad Shelton, David B. Shelton, Brian Shelton, Michael Bruscato, Colby Mayo, and Kyle Mayo. Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday, October 13, 2012 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 October 13, 2012

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

Velma M. Hall Funeral services for Velma M. Hall, 93, a retired cafeteria worker of Bastrop, LA formally of Newellton, LA will be 2 pm Monday October 15, 2012 in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA with Rev. Larry Foster officiating. Interment will follow in Legion Memorial Cemetery Newellton, LA. Visitation will be 1 pm until time of services. Mrs. Hall was born May 26, 1919 in Ringgold, LA to her parents Early L. and Ressie Mae Wilson McCoy and passed from this life on October 11, 2012 at Morehouse General Hospital in Bastrop, LA. She was employed by the Tensas Parish School Board and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church of Newellton, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband James I. Hall; three sisters , her twin Thelma Strother, Faye Epps and Evelyn Keeter. Survivors include two daughters Rebecca Carter and husband Bill; Linda Blanchard and husband Charlie; two sons James Hall and wife Gale; Johnny Hall and wife Lynn; one brother E. B. McCoy; two granddaughters; four grandsons and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Brad Hall, Bryan Hall, Kevin Hall and James Wells. Mrs. Hall's family extends gratitude to Dr. Carter Cox and staff of Morehouse General Hospital for excellent care. Special thanks to LeGrand Healthcare staff and friends during her stay there. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on October 14, 2012

Anna Orene Naff Hammon Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Orene Naff Hammon, age 84, are scheduled for Monday, October 15, 2012 at Bethel Baptist Church with Dr. L. H. McCollough and Rev. Kevin McDaniel officiating. Interment will follow in Beekman Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 1:30 PM until 3 PM service time at Bethel Baptist Church. Mrs. Hammon, a resident of Bastrop, passed away Friday, October 12, 2012 at The Terrace of Bastrop. She loved her children very much and she was an extremely good cook and seamstress. She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Brown and husband J.E. Brown of Monroe, LA; sons, William Hammon and fiance Martha Adcock of Farmerville, LA, James Newton Hammon and wife Pamela of Hamburg, AR; grandchildren, Amy Antley and husband Eric, Julie Hayes and husband Michael, Jay Brown, Cassanna Wuensche and husband John, Anna Christine Little; great grandchildren, Jordyn, Austyn, Tyler, Sydney, Avery, Cooper, Charlotte, Jack, Ainslee, and Dillon. Mrs. Hammon is preceded in death by her husband Edward Warner Hammon; parents, Jack Allen Naff and Ruby Naff; three brothers and three sisters. Serving as pallbearers will be Charlie Coody, Eric Antley, Dillon Goodwin, Tommy Little, Jay Brown, and Michael Hayes. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of Bethel Baptist Church, Carl Ray Brodnax, David Montgomery, and Bert Campbell. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on October 14, 2012

William H. (Bill) Morgan Jr. William H. (Bill) Morgan Jr. age 73, of Cobbtown passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. Bill was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and has lived in Cobbtown for the past 15 years after living in Theodore, Alabama for 27 years. At an early age Bill came to Monroe & lived at the La. Baptist Children's Home and also lived with his Aunt & Uncle Gladys & Fred Salley. He attended Ouachita Parish High School in Monroe LA. His life's careers have been the U.S. Navy, Electronic Engineer, and Off-shore Rig Electrician. He was an active member of the Cobbtown Holliness Church serving as a Deacon. He loved serving the lord. Bill was preceded in death by his father William H. Morgan Sr., mother, Elizabeth (Hall) Morgan, and his two brothers Charles (Chuck) Morgan and James Morgan. Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Beth Fields Morgan and children: Son, Michael of Cobbtown, Fl, Son William D. (Doug) wife Joanne of Clearwater, FL, Son Steven wife Sharron of Houston, TX, and Son James and wife Anna from Mobile, AL, his beloved Grand Children William D. (Doug), Meranda K. Pruett, Ryan C., Kaitlynn E., and Nicole B. his Great Grand Children Ellie, Abby, Hailie, and Lillian and many loving member of his extended family and community. Pallbearers will be members of his family. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Cobbtown Holiness Church. Funeral Services were held at Jay Funeral home on Friday, October 5, 2012 at 3:00PM with Bro. Jim Lassit-er officiating services. Burial followed at Pine Grove Cemetery. Jay Funeral Home Jay, Florida Published in The News Star on October 14, 2012

Vincent Charles Savanna Graveside services for Vincent Charles Savanna, 82, of Monroe, were held Saturday, October 13, 2012, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Mr. Savanna passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center. He graduated Neville High School class of 1948. Vincent was co-owner of a grocery store with his father as well as a wonderful musician. On January 12, 2001, he suffered a stroke from which he never fully recovered. Mr. Savanna was preceded in death by his wife, Irene "Dee" Savanna; his parents, Jack & Sue; and brother, Steve. Survivors include his daughter "J.J." Sutton, son Jay K. Savanna, daughter Sue Meyer and husband Richard, two grandchildren, and foster sister Claudia Greer. The family wishes to extend Special Thanks to his caregiver Mary Millsap for her compassion. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 14, 2012

Julia Gill Williams Funeral services for Julia Gill Williams, 51, a homemaker of Winnsboro, LA will be 2 pm Sunday October 14, 2012 at the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Bates and Rev. James Nellikunnel officiating. Interment will be in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery in Winnsboro, LA. Visitation will be 12pm until time of service Sunday. Mrs. Williams was born February 4, 1961 in Abbeville, LA and passed from this life at her residence in Winnsboro, LA on Friday October 12, 2012. She was a native and lifelong resident of Franklin Parish and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband Woody R. Williams of Winnsboro, LA; children Michael Maynor of Winnsboro, LA; Kattie Maynor of Winnsboro, LA; grandchildren Raven, Phoenix, Loren, Jenny and Justin; mother Bonnie S. Gill of Winnsboro, LA; sisters Nannette Beeson and husband Stan of Calhoun, LA; Paula Starks and husband Shane of Rayville, LA; brothers Craig Gill of Winnsboro, LA and Eric Gill and wife Lacey of Houma, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on October 14, 2012

Blanche L. Carter, 96 WINNFIELD — Blanche Lee (Lovett) Carter, a retired Librarian, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.

Peggy R. Defee, 74 Peggy R. Defee of Sterlington, grocery store and trailer park owner, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Julia Finley, 78 RAYVILLE — Julia Anna Finley died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Start Baptist Church, Start. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in the Start Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Mildred Hicks, 71 SHREVEPORT — Mildred Hicks, formerly of Rayville, a machine operator, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

Wilber G. Hodges, 68 ENTERPRISE — Wilber G. Hodges, a field agent with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at the New Ouachita Baptist Church. Visitation will be at the church until time of service Sunday. Burial will be at Rosefield Cemetery under direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Mary Shelton, 93 Mary Opal Shelton of West Monroe died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Calhoun.

Reba Stevens, 85 Reba Brandin Stevens of West Monroe, a retired sales clerk, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Living Way Apostolic Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Carol Wycoff, 77 Carol Cooper Wycoff of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Carroll, Robert Allen: 2 p.m. Sunday, ULM Student Union Building, Ballroom A, Monroe. Finch, Josephine Deborah: 2 p.m. Sunday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Gay, Mildred Sue Barham: 4 p.m. Sunday, New Prospect Baptist Church, Dubach. Gilbert, Johnny: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Hunter, Edwin L.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Rowland Road Baptist Church. Rodney, Reda: 11 a.m. Sunday, Tallulah Community Center, Tallulah. Stevens, Reba Brandin: 2 p.m. Sunday, Living Way Apostolic Church, West Monroe. VanAssche, Molly Ford Dupree: 3 p.m. Sunday, Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Linville.

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

Ronnie Joe "Buzz" Baker Funeral services for Ronnie Joe "Buzz" Baker 50, of Marion, LA will be at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home with Rev. Bubba Hoggatt officiating. Interment will follow in Marion Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Buzz was born on September 16, 1962 and passed away on October 13, 2012 in Marion, LA. Buzz loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is preceded in death by his father, Tommy Baker, brother, Robert Baker, and sister-in-law, Ricky Baker. He is survived by his wife Sonya and son, Garris; mother, Audrey Baker; sister, Sue Maroney and husband Buddy; brothers, Roger Baker and wife Dee all of Marion, LA; Tom Baker; George Baker and wife Becky of Sterlington, LA; friends, David and Gale Hall; numerous nieces and nephews, and his extended family in Teamsters Local 270. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 16, 2012 from 12:00 P.M. till time of service at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on October 15, 2012

Julia Anna Gill Finley Julia Anna Gill Finley was born on June 16th 1934. She was called home by her Lord and Savior on October 12th 2012. She was the daughter of Dewey and Annie Gill. At the age of two, her mother passed away leaving "Paw Gill" to raise her and her 3 sisters in Mangham, LA. She fell in love with W.F. "Billy" Finley and was wed on December 7th 1954. Billy and Julia had 3 children, Mike, Kim, and Brent. She was completely devoted to her family and her unyielding faith in God impacted each and every one who knew her. "She was my mama no matter what." Brent Finley. "She was the sunlight on a cloudy, cloudy day. She would always find the silver lining inside those clouds." Kim Romero. "She always saw the good in everyone." Mike Finley. The testaments of her children reflect the way she lived life. She loved her family beyond measure, the joy she possessed was evident in her optimistic outlook, and the love of Jesus Christ was seen through the way she treated all that she had contact with. Retirement from the USDA-ASCS office was not the end of her work. She enjoyed spending time outside gardening but she invested her time in relationships. Whether cooking lunch for the family, quilting with family and friends, teaching someone to sew, or leading a Sunday school class, she fully understood her purpose in life. Her time was well spent. Her family enjoyed many vacations and memories. She was preceded in death by parents Annie Rushing and Dewey Gill of Archibald, LA; sister Faye Bowman of Garland, TX and her loving husband Billy Finley of Rayville, LA. She is survived by sisters Deana and husband Calvin Odom of Rayville, LA., Juanita Allen of Archibald, LA, her son Mike and wife Pam Finley of Choudrant, LA, daughter Kim and husband Troy Romero of Start, LA, and son Brent and his wife Stacey Finley of West Monroe, LA, her grandchildren Brandon Finley and wife Misty, Josh Finley and wife Stacey, Luke Finley and wife Meghan, Ryan Romero, Will Romero, Massey Finley, and Miranda Finley, great grandchildren Braxton Finley, Brooke Finley, and Jase Finley, and a host of many beloved nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 10:00am at Start Baptist Church on October 15th 2012, interment to follow immediately at Start Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Pastors Jeff Thomas and Brian Canuteson will officiate. Pallbearers will be her grandsons Brandon, Josh, Luke, Ryan, Will, and Massey. "I Love to Tell the Story" was not just her favorite song and Philippians 4:4-7 was not just her favorite verse; it was a clear reflection of her life. 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on October 15, 2012

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

A. W. "Buddy" Wright Funeral services for Mr. A. W. "Buddy" Wright, 81, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday October 17, 2012 at the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home with the Rev. Floyd Hawthorne and Rev. Danny Davis officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow at New Winnsboro Cemetery. Mr. Wright was born on July 27, 1931 in Winnsboro to the union of R. L. Wright Sr. and Cora Davis Wright and passed from this life on Sunday afternoon October 14, 2012 at Saint Francis Medical Center Monroe. He was a lifelong resident of Winnsboro, served 30 years with the Winnsboro City Police, of which 28 of those years as Chief of Police, a cattleman, a member of the VFW and served with the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Bonnie Wright; sisters Ruby Gaulden and Keitha Ellerbe; and a brother Vernon Wright. Survivors include his children Robin Wright, Jeff Wright and wife Gloria, Rhonda Etheridge and husband Dale; brothers and sisters-in-law R. L. Wright Jr. & Sonja, Garvin Wright & Ada; sisters and brothers-in-law Mary Lea Norwood & Theodore, Viola Guice & Jimmy, Carolyn Sue Guillot & Buford, Faye Lyons & Roy; grandchildren Deshay Erskin, Jodie Russell, Josh Etheridge, Aimee Wright Brock, Ryan Garrett, John Aaron Garrett, Justin Johns and Jameson Johns; great grandchildren Gracelyn Ingram, Anna Clara Russell and future Aaron Hayze Garrett; longtime special friend and caregiver Betty O'Brien also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Deshay Erskin, John Aaron Garrett, Ryan Garrett, Jeb Guice, Terry Wright and Todd Wright. Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Hendry and Seth Scriber. Friends may call for visitation on Tuesday 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Online guest book at www.gillfirstnational.com Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on October 16, 2012Charles M. Armstrong, 56 WISNER — Charles Michael Armstrong, a land surveyor, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Christian Mission, Columbia. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial will be in Little Star Cemetery, Kelly.

Ronnie J. Baker, 50 MARION — Ronnie Joe "Buzz" Baker, a pipeliner, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is noon Tuesday until service time. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery, Marion.

Johnie M. Brandon, 94 BASTROP — Johnie Mae Brandon, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Pipeline Cemetery, Beekman.

Jerry Brown, 55 BASTROP — Jerry Brown, a floor man, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Jerusalem No. 2 Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop.

Lillian J. Courson, 91 BASTROP — Lillian Joan Marchant Courson, a nurse's aide, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery.

Angela P. Frith, 40 COLUMBIA — Angela Ponder Frith, a homemaker, died Saturday. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mack Gilbert Sr., 50 KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Mack Gilbert Sr., formerly of Rayville, a cook, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Larry Hampton, 58 RAYVILLE — Larry Hampton, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Royal Blue Cemetery, Rayville.

Jerry McDaniel, 66 BASTROP — Jerry McDaniel, a farmer, died Sunday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Liberty Cemetery, Linville. Visitation is noon until 2 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Marshall Miles, 52 ROCKFORD, Ill. — Marshall Miles, formerly of Pioneer, died Oct. 8. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Jones Cemetery, Pioneer. Arrangements are under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mary T. Poye, 100 BASKIN — Mary Troha Poye, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5:30—8 p.m. Wednesday with a rosary at 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Myrtle Memorial Cemetery.

Lillie Ratcliff, 85 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Lillie Ratcliff, a retired nurse, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Marcus D. Swayze, 99 Marcus Desha Swayze of Monroe, a retired artist and musician, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Carter, Blanche Lee Lovett: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Atlanta Baptist Church, Atlanta. Gilbert, Johnny: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Lloyd, Bobbie: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Ponder, Mike: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Southern Funeral Home. Procell Sr., Norbert Huett: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Walker, Rosie: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Wycoff, Carol Cooper: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

Mary F. "Aunt Skeebie" Coughran Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary F. "Aunt Skeebie" Coughran, 87, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, October 18, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Danny McIlveene officiating. Interment will be held in the Start Cemetery. Mrs. Coughran was born on October 30, 1924 in Wisner, LA, to the union of Judson Carey Ellerbe Sr. and Mary Martha Gordy Ellerbe, and died after a short illness in West Monroe, LA. She was a charter member of Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro, LA, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher for many years. Mrs. Coughran also retired from the state of Louisiana Welfare Department and volunteered at the Glenwood Medical Mall. She was also a member of the Eastern Star. Aunt Skeebie is preceded in death by her husband, Jackson Andrew Coughran; son, Richard "Rickey" Carey Coughran; parents; brother, J.C. Ellerbe, Jr.; sisters, Nellie Mae Cruse and Martha Ann Winters; and nephew, Walter Carey Ellerbe. Survivors include her nephews, Elbert Meredith Cruse, Sr., and Bryan Keith Winters; nieces, Alice Marie Cruse, Janie Denise Ellerbe and Nancy Carol Fletcher; numerous great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. Mrs. Coughran's great nephews will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until service time on Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 17, 2012

Ernest Elton Humphries A graveside memorial service for Mr. Ernest Elton Humphries will be held at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe at 10:30 AM, Thursday, October 18, 2012 with the Rev. Braxton Humphries officiating. Mr. Humphries was born on March 9, 1951 to the union of Ernest C. Humphries and Dorcus Marie Thompson and passed from this life on October 15, 2012 at St. Francis Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Humphries served in the U. S. Marine Corp, was a Vietnam Veteran and a member of the VFW and DAV. He was a retired surveyor for S. E. Huey Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jerry and son-in-law, Dustin Roper. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 12 years, Martha Herrick Humphries; daughters, Mechell Bezzard, Angelic Cicala and husband, Chris; siblings, Gary, Rita, Sara Humphries, Lewis Leggett and Carolyn Yuenger; grandchildren, Gabrielle and Harliegh Bezzard, Devin and Jared Roper; nephew, Garrett Humphries; nieces, Rachel Humphries and Heidi McHaffie; sister-in-law, Mary Jarrell, and many close friends. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association . Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 17, 2012

Marcus Desha Swayze Marcus Desha Swayze, 99, of Monroe, died October 14, 2012 at his home. He was born July 17, 1913 to the late Captain Louis Herbert Swayze and Mildred Turner Swayze. Mr. Swayze graduated from Neville High School and then attended Northeast Center of LSU, and obtained a degree from Louisiana Tech University and a Masters in Fine Arts from Northeast Louisiana University, where he later taught art. He was a gifted professional artist and was the last of the Golden Age comics' artists, having drawn and written the Captain Marvel series from 1941 until his entry into the US Army during World War II. His gift for music was recognized by his Army commander, who introduced him to Bing Crosby. He then played guitar for Bing Crosby's concerts for the troops. Following his discharge from the army, he returned to Fawcett publications in New York where he resumed work on the Captain Marvel comics. He later returned to his hometown of Monroe and continued his work on several comic strips until he was hired by Olin Matheson to start the art department for their packaging division. Mr. Swayze married June Bloomer and they raised five children in Monroe. He was elected to the Ouachita Parish School Board, and was Vice Commander of the American Legion; he coached little league baseball and mentored many young people in the fields of art and music. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, June Bloomer Swayze; daughters, Judy Blackman, Desha Swayze and Courtney Eckmann; son, Chris Swayze, M.D.; sons-in-law, John C. Blackman, and Douglas Eckmann; daughter-in-law, Sandra Swayze, M.D.; grandsons, John Tolar III and Matt Murrow; granddaughters, Judith Desha Tolar Thomas and Courtney Rebecca Smith; and great niece, Jan Swayze Curry. Services will be held at First United Methodist Church of Monroe with Dr. Larry Stafford officiating, on Wednesday October 17, at 2:00 pm. Visitation will be immediately prior to the service at 1:00 pm. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 17, 2012

Vesta L. Alexander, 75 Vesta Lee Alexander of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

James H. Ambrose, 82 RUSTON — James H. "Jimmy" Ambrose, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Douglas United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Douglas Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Mertis Bryant, 77 Mertis Bryant of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Gilbert R. Burgess, 66 SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. — Gilbert R. Burgess, a trim carpenter, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Angela P. Frith, 40 COLUMBIA — Angela Ponder Frith, a homemaker, died Saturday. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

William Haynes, 91 William "Bill" Haynes of West Monroe died Monday. Services are noon Friday at Community Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.

Gladys Jones, 79 JONESVILLE — Gladys Jones, a nurse assistant, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater Saint Mary Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery.

Lillie L. Price, 94 BRECKENRIDGE, Texas — Lillie Lee Price, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sardis Cemetery.

Mary Rasch, 75 Mary Rasch of Monroe, a retired secretary, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Anita Reynolds, 89 Anita Reynolds of Calhoun, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Orange Hill Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery, Simsboro.

Emma Scales, 65 DUBACH — Emma June Scales, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are noon Saturday at Hopewell Baptist Church. Visitation is 11:30 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Janie Smith, 99 GRAMBLING — Janie Smith, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

Cedric Taylor, 44 Cedric Taylor of Monroe, a chef, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Ollie Wafer, 75 DELHI — Ollie Bell Wafer, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Litro Church of God in Christ, Litro. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Smedley Cemetery, Litro.

Stephanie R. Williams, 48 Stephanie Regina Williams of Monroe, a homemaker, died Oct. 10. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

A.W. Wright, 81 WINNSBORO — A.W. "Buddy" Wright, retired chief of police, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Winnsboro Cemetery.

Fay Wyant, 72 ENTERPRISE —Fay Baker Wyant, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at New Ouachita Baptist Church, Enterprise. Visitation is 5 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Wyant Cemetery, Enterprise, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Armstrong, Charles Michael: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Grace Christian Mission, Columbia. Brandon, Johnie Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Brown, Jerry: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Jerusalem # 2 Church, Bastrop. Hampton, Larry: 3 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. McDaniel, Jerry: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Liberty Cemetery, Linville. Poye, Mary Troha: 10 a.m. Thursday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Ratcliff, Lillie: 10 a.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home. Swayze, Marcus Desha: 2 p.m. Wednesday, First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Wycoff, Carol Cooper: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

Gilbert R. Burgess Funeral services for Gilbert R. Burgess, 66, of Shelbyville, TN, will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, October 19, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Bro. Jimmy Keene officiating. Graveside service will be at 3:30 PM Friday at Epps Cemetery, Epps, LA. Mr. Burgess passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012, at his residence. He was born in Delhi, LA and was a farmer and carpenter by trade. Survivors include his wife, Linda Burgess of Shelbyville, TN; two sons, Todd Burgess of Monroe and Troy Burgess of Tallulah, LA; parents, Roy and Evelyn Burgess of Monroe; three brothers, Kenny Burgess of Marion, LA, Gawan Burgess of Jena, LA, and Jeffrey Burgess of Haughton, LA; numerous grandchildren, one great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Kenny Burgess, Gawan Burgess, Jeffrey Burgess, Tanner Burgess, Hunter Burgess, and Alton Chambless. Visitation will be Friday from 11:30 AM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to Med Camps of Louisiana, Northeast Louisiana Red Cross, or the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 18, 2012

William Cecil Haynes Funeral services for our father, William C. (Bill) Haynes, will be held at 12:00 pm Friday, October 19, 2012, at Community Baptist Church on Defreese Rd. in West Monroe, LA, with burial at Roselawn Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. with full military honors. Bro. Danny McIlveene will be officiating. Our father passed from this life on October 15, 2012, at the sweet age of 91, to be with his wife, Evelyn Hallmark Haynes, after 62 years of marriage. He was born in a frame house on White's Ferry Road on August 7, 1921. The house is still standing and is owned by the family. The doctor did not get to the Monroe Court House by horse and buggy to register his birth until the 8th of August; therefore, all of his records reflect the incorrect birth date. After graduating from Northeast Junior College with a degree in Aviation, our father joined the Army/Air Corps, which later became the Air Force. His tour of duty in World War II took him to the South Pacific as a pilot. While stationed at Randolph Air Force Base, he met our Mother on a blind date in San Antonio, Texas, and soon married and became father to her two sons, Jerry and Gene. Within the year, his first daughter, Sallie, was born in New Braunfels, Texas. After being transferred to Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, another daughter, Kitty Kathleen was born in 1952. After leaving the service and returning to West Monroe, a son, Billy (William C. Haynes, Jr.) was born in 1958. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elva Wall Haynes and Jacob Grady Haynes, his two brothers, J.G. Haynes, Jr. and Louis Grey Haynes, his son Jerry David Haynes, daughter-in-law, Martha Wactor Haynes, son-in-law Eddie Smith, an infant grandson, and his wife, Evelyn Hallmark Haynes. His children are Jerry David Haynes, deceased-his two children, David Morgan Haynes and Kimberly Lynn Fletcher. Son, Gene Clyde Haynes, and late wife, Martha, his two children, Gene Clyde Haynes, Jr., and Cindy Lynn Haynes McElwee. His Daughter, Sallie Maureen Haynes Stevenson, and her husband, David and their six children: William Christopher French, Curry Maureen French, Markus, Seaglenda, Jobec, and Michael Stevenson. His Daughter, Kitty Kathleen Haynes Smith and her late husband, Eddie Smith. She has one daughter, Brandi Kathleen Black Smith, husband, Clay Smith. His youngest son, William C. (Billy) Haynes, Jr. and his children, William (Will) C. Haynes, III, and Misty Lynn Haynes, and his special great grandson, Drew. He and our Mother were life members of Community Baptist Church and belonged to the Haynes Sunday School Class. Bill Haynes loved the outdoors whether working in his peach orchard, growing the best watermelons or strawberries or the sweetest corn and potatoes. He could grow anything and always loved his "farm"! At one time, he was the largest cattle owner in Ouachita Parish. More recently he and Kitty attended every auction on Monday and Saturday. He loved the excitement of the bidding on items. He is survived by four children, 13 grandchildren, 25 great grand children and 2 great great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Christopher French, Michael Stevenson, Markus Stevenson, Jobec Stevenson, Dean Everett, and Clyde French. He was loved so much, he will never be forgotten. Online condolences may be made at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe Published in The News Star on October 18, 2012

Lucy Jordan Travis Mercer 10/24/1974 - 10/15/2012 Lucy Jordan Travis Mercer, 37, of Dallas, Texas passed away in Minneapolis, Minnesota October 15, 2012 after a lengthy illness. She was born October 24, 1974 in Monroe, Louisiana and graduated from Westover School in Middlebury, Connecticut. She went on to Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts before returning to Dallas to graduate from Southern Methodist University. She was preceded in death by her brother, Clifton "Clif" Howell Travis III; father, Clifton Howell "Butch" Travis Jr; her paternal grandfather, Clifton Howell "Hal" Travis Sr.; her maternal grandfather, Albert Eugene Yarbrough, all formerly of England, Arkansas; and her grandmother, Miriam Seligman Schendle of Bastrop, Louisiana. She is survived by her husband Jay Mercer of Dallas, Texas; parents Susan Yarbrough Travis Schendle and H.I. Schendle of Dallas, Texas; one sister Frances Elaynne Schendle of San Francisco, California; one brother Harris Ian Schendle of Dallas, Texas. Also, her paternal grandmother, Hazel B Travis of England, Arkansas; her maternal grandmother, Jackie Jordan Yarbrough of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Winnsboro, Louisiana and England, Arkansas and her grandfather, Joseph M. Schendle of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Bastrop, Louisiana. A private graveside service will be held at Mulberry Cemetery in England, Arkansas and at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations may be sent to University Good Samaritan Center, 6th Floor, Huntington's Unit, 22 27th Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, Attention: Gwen Johnson. Published in The News Star on October 18, 2012

Marcus Moorman Marcus Moorman, 60, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at his home in Sterlington, LA following a lengthy illness. His remains, according to his wishes, have been donated to Science Care of Aurora, Co for scientific study and advancement. He is survived by his mother, Amy Moorman of Monroe; wife, Linda Carell of Sterlington; brother, Kelly Moorman of Oviedo, FL; four grandchildren, and seven nieces and nephews. Marcus was born in Duncan, OK on September 12, 1952 to Carl S. Moorman and Amy Dickason Moorman. He grew up in Kansas and graduated from Kansas University with a degree in occupational therapy. Marcus worked over 30 years as an occupational therapist. Also, following in his father's footsteps, he was a riverboat captain in Louisiana and Arkansas. He has lived in Louisiana, Arkansas, Kansas, North Carolina, Missouri, Hong Kong, Quatar, and Japan. Marcus enjoyed travel, cooking, and being on the water. Published in The News Star on October 18, 2012

Mary Rasch Funeral services for Mary Rasch 75, of Monroe, LA will be held at 12:00 noon Friday, October 19, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Mike Reed will be officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Rasch was born April 21, 1937 in Middleton, Tennessee and passed away October 15, 2012 in Monroe. She loved the Lord, reading, fishing and cooking. Mrs. Rasch is survived by her husband, James of 42 years; daughters, Anne Goleman and Aimee Rasch; son, Chris Dowell and wife DeAnna; step-son, James McAllister; 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday from 10:30 am until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Send online condolences to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 18, 2012

Carol Cooper Wycoff A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Carol Cooper Wycoff, 77, of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 20, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA with Jamie Bonner officiating. Carol was known as "Honey" to family and all those who knew and loved her. She was born on September 20th, 1935 in New Orleans, LA and took her walk to heaven on October 12, 2012 in Monroe, LA due to complications from breast cancer. Carol was a devoted daughter to her predeceased parents, father, Elmer Cooper, and mother, Nettie Cooper LeBlanc, and was the stepdaughter of the late Georges LeBlanc, all of New Orleans, LA. She is survived by her sister, Diane Cooper of Naples, FL; her brother, Robert Cooper and wife, Kay of Mobile, AL; her brother-in-law, Richard Wycoff and wife, Lynn (deceased) of St. Petersburg, FL; her brother in-law Bill Wycoff (deceased) and wife, Penny, of Mandeville, LA.; and her aunt, Mary Gremillion of New Roads, LA. Carol was united in marriage to the love of her life, Clinton Nash Wycoff, on November 26th, 1955 and was blissfully married for 57 years - their love and unity was a shining example to all. Honey's greatest joy in life was her family and she was the ultimate homemaker and Mom to her four children, a fun and amusing grandmother to her five grandchildren and was blessed with a great granddaughter, Katelyn. Honey was a wonderful cook and enjoyed preparing large meals and entertaining for family and friends. Everything in life was a joy to Honey and she found humor in the world around her. She made everyone around her laugh and set a great example of how life should be lived, even during trials and tribulations and especially enduring the physical pain she often suffered. Laughter was a constant stronghold for her and even in her final days was able to make her loved ones laugh. She is survived by her loving husband, Clinton Wycoff; her daughters, Kerry Battermann and husband, Wayne; Cindy Bonner and husband, Junior; her sons, Craig Wycoff and wife, Kay; Kenneth Wycoff and wife, Vicki; her grandchildren Brandi Sanders and husband, Brandon, Bethany Trichel and husband, Vance, Brittany Wycoff, Clint Wycoff II, Kristin Wycoff; great granddaughter, Katelyn Trichel; and countless nieces, nephews and dear friends. There is no greater love than that of a mother and wonderful memories that she made with her family will live on in the next generations. She will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home (Honey's favorite charity), PO Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211; the American Cancer Society , PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718; Susan G. Komen for the Cure , Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309; Kitty DeGree Foundation, 104 Teakwood Dr., West Monroe, LA 71291 or any charity of choice . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 18, 2012

Robert Lee Bell, 72 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Robert Lee Bell, a cement finisher, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Progressive Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gillard Cemetery.

George B. Boyte, 80 OAK GROVE — George Bilbo Boyte, a carpenter, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Lanes Ferry Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. Thursday until service time at the church. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery.

Johnie Mae Brandon, 94 BASTROP — Johnie Mae Brandon, a homemaker, died Oct. 10. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Light Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pipeline Cemetery, Beekman.

Charles Brown, 84 WINNSBORO — Charles Brown, an electrical foreman, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cedar Baptist Church, Archibald. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jerry Brown, 55 BASTROP — Jerry Brown, a floorman, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Jerusalem No. 2 Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Mertis Bryant, 77 Mertis Bryant of Monroe, a data entry clerk, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Traveler Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Mary F. Coughran, 87 Mary F. "Aunt Skeebie" Coughran of West Monroe died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon Thursday until service time. Burial will be in Start Cemetery, Start.

Mack Gilbert Sr., 50 KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Mack Gilbert Sr., formerly of Rayville, a cook, died Oct. 10. Services are noon Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Royal Blue Cemetery, Rayville.

Albert W. Green, 71 DELHI — Albert W. Green, a retired Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development employee, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Dunn Baptist Church. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Cemetery, Delhi.

Larry Hampton, 58 RAYVILLE — Larry Hampton, a laborer, died Oct. 11. Services are noon Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Royal Blue Cemetery.

Vic D. Harris Sr., 54 COLUMBIA, Mo. — Vic Damone Harris Sr., formerly of Monroe, a service technician, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Reba Hayes, 88 Reba Hayes of Calhoun, retired from retail sales, died Tuessday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Thompson Hearold, 86 Thompson Hearold of Monroe, a retired owner and operator of Hearold Dsposal, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Christian Life Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

Marjorie H. Holloway, 92 RAYVILLE — Marjorie H. Holloway, a government office administrator, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Ernest E. Humphries, 61 Ernest Elton Humphries of Monroe, a retired surveyor for S.E. Huey Co., died Monday. Graveside memorial services at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Gladys Jones, 79 JONESVILLE — Gladys Jones, a nurse assistant, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater St. Mary Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery.

Billie X. Kerrigan, 80 SICILY ISLAND — Billie X. Kerrigan died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery, Wisner.

Janie S. McClendon, 99 Janie Smith McClendon of Monroe, a cook, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Young's Chapel, Calhoun. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Young's Chapel Cemetery.

Aline J. McDaniel, 95 HOUSTON —Aline J. McDaniel, formerly of Winnsboro, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Diego Nash, 6 RUSTON — Diego Nash, a Glenview Elementary student, died Tuesday. Services are noon Thursday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Visitation is 11 a.m. Thursday until noon at the church. Burial will be in Old Morning Star Cemetery, St. Maurice, under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Ruston.

Anita Reynolds, 89 Anita Reynolds of Calhoun, a chef, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Orangehill Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery, Simsboro.

Gerald S. Thorn, 73 Gerald S. "Poppa" Thorn of Monroe, a retired electrical superintendent, died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

PCola Watson, 100 TALLULAH — PCola Watson died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Alexander, Vesta Lee: 11 a.m. Monday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Ambrose, James H. "Jimmy": 10 a.m. Thursday, Douglas United Methodist Church. Haynes, William "Bill": noon Friday, Community Baptist Church, Defreese Road. Poye, Mary Troha: 10 a.m. Thursday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Price, Lillie Lee: 2 p.m. Thursday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Ratcliff, Lillie: 10 a.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home. Scales, Emma June: noon Saturday, Hopewell Baptist Church, Dubach. Wafer, Ollie Bell: 11 a.m. Saturday, Litro Church of God in Christ, Litro. Williams, Stephanie Regina: 10 a.m. Friday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Wyant, Fay Baker: 11 a.m. Thursday, New Ouachita Baptist Church, Enterprise. Wycoff, Carol Cooper: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

Hulen Emmitt Allen Funeral services for Hulen Emmitt Allen, 86, of Rayville, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA with Rev. Renita Hemphill officiating. Burial will follow in Start Cemetery, Start, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Hulen was born November 13, 1925 in Sikes, LA and passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012 in West Monroe, LA. He was the son of Charles Allen of Sikes, LA and Sarah "Sallie" Helen Smith of Lufkin, TX. He was married to Charlotte Boykin Allen on February 1, 1952. Mr. Allen served in the Air Force as an airplane mechanic during WWII. He was a successful cotton farmer in Richland parish for 50 years. He enjoyed hunting, trapping, and fishing. Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte of 52 years; parents, Charles and Sallie Allen; sisters, Bernice Parker, and Annie Ruth Tarver; grandson, Jeremy Keith Allen; and brother, Clifford Allen. Survivors include sons, Kenneth Michael Allen, James Larry Allen and wife, Mari, and Thomas Earl Allen; daughter, Patti Allen Tumilson and husband, Thomas all of Rayville, LA; 11-grandchildren and 11-great grandchildren; sister, Margie Herrington and Jimmy McLemore of Monroe, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Brady Allen, Chase Allen, Daniel Allen, Richard Allen, Jason Allen, and Randy Ellis, Jr. Visitation is 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday 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 October 19, 2012

Glynn E. Blankinship, Sr. Graveside services for Mr. Glynn E. Blankinship, Sr., age 75, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens. Visitation will be held Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of West Monroe. Glynn was a retired conductor of the Union Pacific Railroad. He also served in the United States Navy and was a Free Mason. Survivors include his wife, Susie May Griffin Blankinship; sons, Jerry Blankinship and his wife, Tina and Glynn Blankinship, Jr., and Ricky Blankinship and his wife, Janet; sister, Kathy Walker; brother, William "Bill" White; granddaughters, Hailey Blankinship Johnson, Susan Blankinship, Kelly Blankinship; grandsons Zachary Blankinship, Ricky M. Blankinship and Daniel Blankinship and 5 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Mike Pirtle, Michael Holmes, John Traylor, Kenny Covington, James "Buzz" Townsend and Buddy Towns. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 19, 2012

Charles "Chuck" Brown Funeral services for Charles "Chuck" Brown, 84, of Archibald, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 19, 2012 at Cedar Baptist Church, Archibald, LA with Rev. Mike Loveday officiating. Burial will be in the Lynn Cemetery, Archibald, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Charles was born May 30, 1928 and passed away Thursday, October 17, 2012 in Winnsboro, LA. Charles' tall tales, laughter, and mischievous joking will never be forgotten. He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Elizabeth Brown. Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Katie A. Brown; children, Nancy C. Purdy, Sandra P. Brown, and James D. Brown; stepson, Garry Brown; grandson, Gene Purdy; sister, Darlene McDowell; and many extended family members. Pallbearers are Frank Dear, Terry Gwin, Keith Gray, Will Dear, Tim Hart, and Randy Joiner. Donations can be made to the Parkinson Foundation, 7700 Leesburg Pike, Suite 208, South Lobby, Falls Church, VA 22043. To leave condolences for the family go to brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on October 19, 2012

Reba Hayes Funeral services for Reba Hayes, 88 of Calhoun, LA will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 20, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bro. Dennis Mitchell will be officiating and assisted by Donnie Franklin. Interment will follow at Taylor Cemetery Farmerville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Hayes loved cooking, reading and crocheting. She retired from Montgomery Ward and was a member of University Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband R.V. Hayes. Mrs. Hayes is survived by her daughter; LaJune Irwin and husband Rodney; son, Ronnie Hayes and wife Janice; grandchildren, Robin Barber and husband John, Todd Irwin and wife Misty, Tabitha Smith and husband Forrest, Sandy Woodward and husband Robbie, Mandy Magee and husband Josh; and 11 great-grandchildren, Hayes, Hayden, Helayna, Riley, Mason, Jackson, Julianne, Hannah, Katee, Gracie, and Ben. Pallbearers will be Rodney Irwin, Todd Irwin, John Barber, Hayes Barber, Hayden Barber, Robbie Woodward. Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Malone and Gale Brantley. A special thanks to Dr. David Barnes, Dr. Larry Olinde, Dr. David Pruett, St. Francis 5th floor and Hospice Compassus. Visitation will be held Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 19, 2012

Thompson Hearold Funeral services for Thompson Hearold, 86, of Monroe, LA will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Christian Life Church of Monroe with Bro. Danny Chance, Bro. Mike Chance and Bishop G. E. Chance officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens in West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Hearold was born on March 24, 1926 in Delhi, LA and passed away on October 17, 2012 in Monroe, LA. He served in the U.S. Navy, was retired owner/operator of Hearold Disposal and was a member of Christian Life Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma K. Hearold, a son, Terry Hearold and a daughter-in-law, Anita Kaye Hearold. He was survived by a son: Duane Hearold and wife, Laura; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Pallbearers will be: Grady Kight, Donnie McManus, Jimmy Hart, Greg Jackson, Ronnie Cupit, and Lex Giddens. Honorary pallbearers will be: Richard Wheatly, Robert Guess, and Alvin Leach. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Christian Life Church 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 October 19, 2012

Mary Louise Taylor Hemenway Former West Monroe, Louisiana resident Mary Louise Taylor Hemenway, 33, died October 13th, 2012, at her home in Shreveport, Louisiana. Visitation will be held at Forsyth Park behind the Legion Hall in Monroe, Louisiana, from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 5:00pm. The family would appreciate donations for funeral expenses in lieu of flowers. Mary was born on March 26, 1979, in West Monroe, Louisiana. Mary is survived by her father Gary Rickie Taylor and her step-mother Eunice Taylor, several brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and loved ones. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ellen Taylor, and her brother Gary Ricky Taylor Jr. Mary had a genuine love for animals and was passionate about music. Whether Mary was caring for pets or rocking to The Cranberries, she lived her life in the moment. Published in The News Star on October 19, 2012

Willie Hill, Jr. Funeral services for Willie Hill, Jr., 73, of Monroe, will be held at 2:30 PM, Saturday, October 20, 2012 in the Chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Laymond Tucker officiating. Interment will follow at Concord Cemetery, Marion, La. Mr. Hill passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at his residence. He worked over 40 years with Binswanger Glass after serving in the US Army. He loved to hunt and be outdoors and was a loving husband and devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose life was his family. Mr. Hill was preceded in death by his granddaughters, Lacie and Amber Poole; his parents, Willie Hill, Sr. and Alma Naron Hill; his brothers, J. D. Hill, Lamar Hill, Clifton Hill, George Hill, Edward Hill; and his sisters, Dorothy Martin, Cora Lee Hill, and Louise Knight. Survivors include his wife of fifty-three years, Margie Hill; children, Mike Hill of West Monroe, Trudy Bowman of West Monroe, Nancy Poole and husband Johnny of West Monroe, Randy Hill; grandchildren, Ashley Liggin, Joshua Liggin, Michael Hill, Jamie Tomlinson, Zachary Poole, Logan Leigh Ann Poole, Kristina Hill, Sarah Hill; great-grandchildren, Landon, Madison, Austin; sisters, Shirley A. Daugherty; and brothers, Wayne Hill and Granville Hill. Pallbearers will be Patrick Carnahan, James Williams, Ken Williams, Tommy Andrews, Daniel Hill, and Dennis Hill. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday October 19, 2012, at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 19, 2012

Marjorie H. Holloway Graveside services for Marjorie H. Holloway, 92 will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 20, 2012, in the Beouf Prairie Cemetery in Ft. Necessity with Rev. Paul Laird officiating. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville, LA. She passed away in her home in Holly Ridge October 11, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Marjorie was born on April 14, 1920. Marjorie grew up in Holly Ridge, Louisiana and graduated from Rayville High School. She graduated from Northwestern College (Normal) and taught school in Bastrop, Louisiana for 3 years. Deciding this would not be her life's work, Marjorie began working for Sun Pipeline in Delhi and later transferred to Sun's office in Lafayette. In 1961 Marjorie left Sun Pipe Line to register at LSU where she received a Master's Degree in Social Welfare. From there she went to the Monroe Welfare Department for a short time and transferred to the Richland Parish Welfare Department. She retired in 1983 after having served as Director of Welfare Services in Richland Parish. Marjorie is preceded in death by her parents-Archie & Agnes Holloway; sisters-Agnes Strong Tatum, and Carol Holloway; brother-Wendell Holloway (Patsy); nephews W. L. Strong, Jr. (Myrna), and Lester Germany. She is survived by nieces Fay Strong Southern (Willie Ray), Stephanie Foster (Robert), Donna Germany, and nephews Wendell Holloway, Jr. (Cynthia), David Holloway (Patti) and by 12 Great nieces and nephews. She enjoyed keeping up with the activities of all of her family and loved family gatherings. She was loved and respected by her family and friends and she will be missed by them all. An intelligent and resourceful lady, Marjorie enjoyed her retirement years with community and church activities. To name a few - The Council on Aging, Saints Alive, teaching Bible Studies to her Church Circle at the Rayville Methodist Church. The Holly Ridge Methodist Church was a very important part of her life. She served as Treasurer at the church for many years. In the early years of retirement Marjorie traveled to such places as Alaska, Australia, and numerous places across the United States. Visitation will be at October 19 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the Holly Ridge Methodist Church by contacting Russell Shoemaker, Church Treasurer - telephone no 318-728-0155. Online registry/condolences can be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on October 19, 2012

Nan Branch Norman Funeral services for Nan Branch Norman, 87 of Rayville will be held Saturday, October 20, 2012 at the Rayville First Baptist Church with Dr. Connie Ward and Dr. Eddie Wren officiating. Interment will follow in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville. Nan was preceded in death by her husband-R. L. Norman; her parents-Turner and Neeter T. Branch; brothers- T. B. Branch, Luther Branch, Frank Branch, and Alfred Branch; sisters-Ella Mae Branch Pee and Nettie Branch; and very special friend, Loretta Kenney of Columbia. She is survived by son-Ray Norman of Vicksburg, MS; daughter-Dr. Kay Norman Chandler of Monroe; and grandson-Kyle Steven Chandler of Monroe, the "Apple of his Granny's eye"; and sister-Nita Branch Mills of Rayville. Nan was a very faithful member of Rayville First Baptist Church for over 40 years and taught 4th Grade Boys in Sunday School before moving into the nursery department. She served as chairman of the Lord's Supper Committee as long as she was able. Nan also enjoyed her Senior Adult Group, "Saint's Alive". She didn't have to tell anyone that she was a Christian because the "Light of the Lord" was always shining through her. Nan helped so many people—took them in to live with her when they had no other place to turn or gave them money to pay a bill, even though her income was limited. She was a single mother, raising two children. Nan was a true Christian in every sense of the word. After high school, Nan graduated from Bish Mathis Business School in Monroe. Her first real job was with Sun Oil Company of Delhi for 13 years. Later she served as secretary for First Baptist Church of Delhi and then with the Louisiana State Police. Upon moving to Rayville, Nan was Administrative assistant with the Tensas Basin Levee District until her retirement in 1990. Nan served as Worthy Matron District Deputy and Grand Ruth of the Order of Eastern Star of Louisiana and Grand Representative to State of Florida. She also was a long-time member of Lambda Kappa of Rayville. Pallbearers will be Jim Adams, Jay Brakefield, Grover Burgess, Steve Chandler, Fred Lambert, and B. J. McKnight. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00AM prior to the funeral. Online registry/condolences can be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com. Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on October 19, 2012

Carolyn "Sue" Whitman Schuyler Private family services have taken place for Carolyn Schuyler. Carolyn "Sue" Schuyler, age 50, passed away embraced by her family on Saturday, October 6, 2012. She was born August 22, 1962 in Casper, Wyoming to her loving parents Al and Opal Whitman. Sue grew up in Shirley Basin and blew into Medicine Bow where the homecoming queen graduated from Bow Basin High School in 1980 shortly before marrying her husband of 32 years, Ric, on May 24, 1980. From this union came a son, Eric, and a daughter, Jennifer, who were the light of her life. Sue moved with her family to Gillette in 1982, where she endured the life of a coal miner's wife until she purchased the Main Bagel Company, which she ran until 2007. She sold the business to focus on building Pokey's Barbeque and Smokehouse with her family. Sue enjoyed nature's flora and fauna and everything it provided. Sue was a master gardener and volunteered her time and skill planting and maintaining flower beds in Campbell County. She loved spending time in her yard—what she called her "Park." She enjoyed fishing, or rather catching; she left the fishing to everyone else. Sue also loved spending time with her "adopted" grandbaby, Brooklyn Elizabeth, and Brooklyn loved her Mimi. Sue's was a generous soul, treating everyone who came into her life like family. She was not only a loving wife and mother, but also the played the role of mother for her children's friends. This wonderful woman will be greatly missed by her family and all she touched with her kindness. Sue is preceded in death by her sister, Pricilla Kay Solis (November 11, 1951 - November 27, 1975), and is survived by her devoted husband, Ric, and her children: Eric Freeman and Jennifer Lorayne Schuyler, her parents, Al and Opal Whitman, her siblings and their families: Mike and Sherry Padilla, Kathleen and Rock Roop, Lynda Padilla Whitman, and Patrick and Patricia Whitman, nieces and nephews: Michael, Christopher, Kandi, Kristye, Lance, Derrick, Stacy, Erin, Brian, Allen, Robert, Kayla, Kasey, Kristi, Laura, and many grandnieces and nephews. Memorials and condolences may be sent in Sue's name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel, 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming 82716 or condolences via the internet at www.gillettememorialchapel.com. Published in The News Star on October 19, 2012

Mickey Irene Steward A celebration of the life of Mickey Irene Steward will be held by friends and family at 1:00 p.m. in the afternoon on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Providence Baptist Church in Point, LA. Ms. Mickey departed this earthly life for her heavenly home on October 2, 2012 in Park Hills, MO at the age of 83. She came to the community of Point in 1986 and spent the next 22 years caring for approximately 56 people, most of who suffered from Alzheimer's disease. She found it very difficult to turn away anyone and sometimes even gave up her own bed and slept on a pallet on the floor. She was loved so dearly by so many because she was the very embodiment of love as shown in her unselfish love and care of "her babies" as she called those she cared for. Ms. Mickey was such a joy to be around. She was full of life, love and laughter. She loved her Lord, her Church, visiting with the families of "her babies", flowers, and watching Animal Planet and old western movies on TV, especially John Wayne movies. Published in The News Star on October 19, 2012

Gerald S. Thorn Funeral services for Gerald S. "Poppa" Thorn, 73, of Monroe will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, October 20, 2012 at First Baptist Church of Swartz with Rev. Jeff Smart officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Thorn passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center. He retired from a lifelong career of industrial electrical work and was a member of First Baptist Church of Swartz. Mr. Thorn was preceded in death by his father, Woodrow Thorn; his mother, Evelyn Hudson Thorn; and his brother Ray Dell Thorn. Survivors include his wife of fifty years, Marilyn Sandlin Thorn of Monroe, LA; his children, Gerald Scott Thorn and wife Bonnie of Lake Charles, LA, Gregory Steven Thorn and wife Maria of Geismar, LA, Geoffrey Spencer Thorn of Ragley, LA; grandchildren, Lauren Thorn, Tristin Thorn, Spencer Thorn, Claire Hohensee, Cody Thorn, Damon Thorn, and Cameron Thorn; brother, L.B. Thorn and wife Molly of Monroe, LA, and numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday, October 19, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online memorial may be found at www.facebook.com/gerald.thorn.1 Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 19, 2012

Gilbert R. Burgess, 66 SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. — Gilbert R. Burgess, a farmer and carpenter, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 11:30 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Graveside services are 3:30 p.m. Friday at Epps Cemetery, Epps.

David M. Carr, 73 David M. "Babi" Carr of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Lonedia Claiborne 79 TALLULAH — Lonedia Claiborne, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Mary Ann Dugas, 71 PLANO, Texas — Mary Ann Dugas, formerly of Jonesboro, a retired teacher, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Jonesboro Cemetery.

Brodie Esters, infant OLLA — Brodie Joe Esters, son of Jonathan Esters and Marla George, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Robert Cemetery in Kelly under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Larry Heath, 66 WINNSBORO — Larry Heath, a carpenter, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Ethel Jordan, 84 WINNSBORO — Ethel Elsie Jordan, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is 5—9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery.

Billie X. Kerrigan, 80 SICILY ISLAND — Billie Xavier Kerrigan died Wednesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at South Central Cemetery, Wisner. Arrangements are under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Josephine E. Lolley, 97 Josephine E. Lolley of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe.

Robert Newell, 81 RUSTON — Robert "Bob" Howard Newell, a professor at Louisiana Tech University, died Thursday. Private burial is Saturday at Wimberley Cemetery, Ringgold. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Rev. Jimmie D. Pyles, 77 QUITMAN — The Rev. Jimmie D. Pyles, a minister, died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Methodist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery.

Mary Rasch, 75 Mary Rasch of Monroe, a retired secretary, died Monday. Services are noon Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 10:30 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

Lillie Mae Smith, 93 Lillie Mae Smith of Monroe, a manager, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Deuteronomy 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.

Irene M. Steward, 53 DESLOGE, Mo. — Irene Mickey Steward died Oct. 2. Visitation is noon until 1 p.m. Saturday at Providence Baptist Church, Point. Memorial service arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe.

Cedric Taylor, 44 Cedric Taylor of Monroe, a chef, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Mitchell Tribble Sr., 78 Mitchell Tribble Sr. of Monroe, a plumber, died Oct. 9. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

James Warren, 65 James "Jim" Warren of West Monroe, a retired machinist, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Patrick Weaver, 42 Patrick Weaver of Monroe, a bank employee, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

John C. Winters Jr., 74 John C. Winters Jr., of West Monroe, a retired air traffic controller, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Alexander, Vesta Lee: 11 a.m. Monday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Bell, Robert Lee: 1 p.m. Saturday, Progressive Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Brandon, Johnie Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Brown, Charles: 2 p.m. Friday, Cedar Baptist Church, Archibald Brown, Jerry: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Jerusalem # 2 Church, Bastrop. Bryant, Mertis: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Traveler Baptist Church, Monroe. Gilbert Sr., Mack: noon Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Green, Albert W.: 10 a.m. Friday, Dunn Baptist Church. Hampton, Larry: noon Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Haynes, William "Bill": noon Friday, Community Baptist Church, Defreese Road. Hearold, Thompson: 10 a.m. Saturday, Christian Life Church, Monroe. Jones, Gladys: 1 p.m. Saturday, Greater St. Mary Baptist Church, Jonesville. McClendon, Janie Smith: 1 p.m. Friday, Young's Chapel, Calhoun. McDaniel, Aline J.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Richardson Funeral Chapel, Monroe. Reynolds, Anita: 11 a.m. Saturday, Orangehill Baptist Church, Rayville. Scales, Emma June: noon Saturday, Hopewell Baptist Church, Dubach. Wafer, Ollie Bell: 11 a.m. Saturday, Litro Church of God in Christ, Litro. Watson, PCola: noon Saturday, New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Williams, Stephanie Regina: 10 a.m. Friday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Wycoff, Carol Cooper: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

Frank P. Fury, Jr. Funeral Services for Mr. Frank P. Fury Jr., 63, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, October 21, 2012 at Crossroads Baptist Church in Rocky Branch, LA with Rev. Andy Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Fury was born on April 14, 1949 in Monroe, LA and died on October 18, 2012 at his residence in West Monroe, LA. Frank retired from Fury Refrigeration Service as Owner/ Operator. This allowed him more time to pursue his love of fishing. Frank's other love was spending time with his wife, his three daughters and his five grandchildren. When he wasn't with his family he loved spending time with friends playing pool and visiting. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Nancy Hodge Fury; children, Amanda Fury, Jamie Fury Worsham and husband, Clay and Kelli Fury; grandchildren, Natalee and Kaylee Worsham, Daniel and Cole Simons, and Tyler Traweek; brothers, Charles Fury and wife, Julia and Randy Fury; also survived by his extended family, Misty Holton, Brian Traweek and Dylan Brown. Pallbearers will be Shannon, Jonathan and Hunter Pardue, Ken Hofler, Matt Simons, and Johnathon Lewis. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Saturday, October 20, 2012 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 October 20, 2012

Josephine E. "Jo Jo" Lolley Funeral Services for Mrs. Josephine E. "Jo Jo" Lolley, 97, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, October 20, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Monroe, LA. Jo Jo was born on May 15, 1915 in Monroe, LA and died on October 17, 2012 in West Monroe, LA after a brief illness. She was a member of the St. Paschal Catholic Church in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Lolley served for 26 years as a Volunteer with the St. Francis Auxiliary, was the ultimate PTA mom, never missing an event that took place. Her passion in life was God, her family and cooking spaghetti and meatballs and pizza for her children and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, R.T. Lolley, Sr.; her parents, Joseph and Mariana Embanato; and her brothers and sisters, Lena DeStefano, Rose Ticheli, Phillip Embanato, Loretta Joseph and Tony Embanato. Survivors include her children, Dr. Tom Lolley and wife, Kim and Patricia Reynolds and husband, Ed; brother and sisters, Pete Embanato, Angie Bruscato and Madeline Zarro; grandchildren, Dr. Virginia Socolof, Caren Miller, Eddy Reynolds, Eric Reynolds, Sarah Drost, Jeff Dixon, and Greg Dixon; eight great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Frankie Joseph, Johnny Joseph, Buddy Embanato, Joe Zarro, Eddy Reynolds and Eric Reynolds. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until service time on Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorials may be made to the St. Francis Auxiliary. The family would like to give a special thank you to Mrs. Lolley's caregivers, Gloria Brown, Terri Lynch, Carolyn Ross, Angie Brown and also to her Eucharistic Ministers, Loree and Rick LeBrun. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 20, 2012

Robert (Bob) Howard Newell A private committal will be held for Mr. Robert (Bob) Howard Newell, age 81, of Ruston, on Saturday at Wimberly Cemetery in Ringgold, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mr. Newell was born June 20, 1931 and passed away October 18, 2012 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents: Eura and John Howard; and sister, Jean Newell. Mr. Newell was a Professor of Engineering at Louisiana Tech, and served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, International Association of Arson Investigators, and president of the Wimberly Cemetery Association. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo Newell of Ruston; son: Don Newell and wife Kelly of West Monroe; grandson: Tom Newell of West Monroe; daughter: Nancy Sutton and husband Mike of Sterlington; and grandson: Luke Sutton also of Sterlington. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 19, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Ben Grigsby, Dr. Ed Mariano, and Dr. Tommy Smith for their care given to Mr. Newell. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Methodist Children's Home or Horse Assisted Therapy Services (HATS). Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on October 20, 2012

Rev. Jimmie D. Pyles Funeral services for Rev. Jimmie D. Pyles will be held on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at 3pm at the Trinity Methodist Church in Ruston, LA. Interment will follow in the Antioch Cemetery in Quitman, LA with Rev. Lynn Malone, Rev. Don Avery and Rev. Donald Shovan officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 4-9pm at Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Rev. Pyles was born on May 20, 1935 and passed away on October 17, 2012. He was 77. Rev. Pyles was survived by his wife, Dessie Hinton Pyles of Quitman, LA, one son, Andy Pyles and wife Kaye of Winnfield, LA, one brother, Charlie Pyles and wife Sue of Quitman, LA, three grandchildren, Dustin Hemperley, Kayla Hemperley and Tyler Pyles, one great-great-grandchild, Isabella Hemperley, two step-grandchildren, Brooke Poisso and Jourdan Jurek, one step-great-grandchild, Chloe Maher. Mr. Pyles is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. During Rev. Pyles 60 years of ministry he served The United Methodist Conference as a pastor of ten churches and as Ruston District Superintendent. He also served as General Secretary of the World United Christian Ashram. He was on the executive committee of the World United Methodist Council on Evangelism, and was on the board of directors of the United Methodist Childrens Home in Ruston, LA. He also was a member of many civic organizations. His ministry allowed him the opportunity to travel the world and to provide prayer at events involving U.S. Presidents, Governors and other dignitaries. Rev. Pyles had an impact on many lives and was loved and respected by all. His passion was loving and serving God and people. Rev. Pyles was preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie and Bonnie Pyles, one brother, Jerry Pyles and one sister, Barbara Ann Shovan. Pallbearers will be, Dustin Hemperley, Tyler Pyles, Steve Shovan, John Price Pyles, Scott Pyles, Todd Pyles, Jodie Pyles and Donald Shovan. Honorary pallbearers will be, Carroll Hinton, Bob Nash, James Earl Harvey, Kerry Anders and Terrel DeVille. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Methodist Childrens Home in Ruston, LA. You may send condolences and view our website at, www.edmondsfuneralhome.com. Published in The News Star on October 20, 2012

Doris "Tootsie" Trusty Funeral services for Mrs. Doris "Tootsie" Trusty, 83 of West Monroe, LA, are at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at the Oak Grove Baptist Church in the Okaloosa Community with Dr. Scott Thompson officiating. Interment follows at Antioch Cemetery, Eros, LA, under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Trusty was born March 1, 1929 in Rayville, LA and passed away October 18, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was a retired nursing home assistant with the Georgia Street Nursing Home. Mrs. Trusty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herbert Trusty; her son, Donald "Duck" Ross; her granddaughter, Shanna Ross; her brothers, Bernell and Lois; and her, sister, Yoma Cannon. Mrs. Trusty is survived by her daughter, Dewanna Lenard, son, Cecil Ross and wife, Robin, son, James "Rosie" Ross and wife, Debbie, daughter, Mitzi Shelton and husband Bruce, brother, Lloyd Lawrence, grandchildren, Wendy Bigelow, Bubba Miller, Rachel Anderson, Candice Demoss, Kaitlin Cameron, Ross Shelton, Chelsea, Nick, Adam and Patrick Ross, 10 great-grandchildren, and special friend, Jack Orr. Pallbearers are her grandsons, Bubba, Ross, Adam, Patrick, Nick and nephew, Lance Kerrigan. Visitation is Saturday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 20, 2012

James "Jim" Warren Funeral services for James "Jim" Warren 65 of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 21, 2012, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bro. David Mullins will be officiating. Interment will follow at Hebron Cemetery, Sikes, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Warren was born August 22, 1947 in Prarie Deshen, Wisconsin and passed away October 18, 2012 in West Monroe, LA. He served in the United States Army and was a retired machinist. Mr. Warren was preceded in death by his parents, Doris and Ruth Warren and wife Dianne Hinton Warren. He is survived by 2 sons; Mike Warren and wife DeeDee and David Warren; grandson, Kade Warren; father-in-law; Grady Tolbird; sister-in-law, Karen Griggs and husband Mike; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Justin Allbritton, Bubba Mullins, Scott Saterfield, Marty Hinton, Todd Eubanks and Greg Black. Honorary pallbearer will be Kevin McCoy. Visitation will be held Saturday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 20, 2012

John C. Winters, Jr. Funeral Services for Mr. John C. Winters, Jr., 74, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, October 21, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Danny McIlveene officiating. Interment will follow in the Reagan Cemetery in Baskin, LA. Mr. Winters was born in Epps, LA on March 14, 1938 to the union of John C. Winters, Sr. and Eliza Viola Reagan. He died on October 17, 2012 after a lengthy illness with lung cancer. He was a devoted and loving husband, and father. Mr. Winters was a member of Community Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA and was also a mason and shriner, being a member in the Dee A. Strickland Masonic Lodge #465 F. &A.M. in Monroe, LA. He retired from the Federal Aviation Administration and the Webster Parish Sheriff's office in Minden, LA. Mr. Winters also substitute taught for the Ouachita Parish School System for years. He is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ann Ellerbe Winters and by his parents. Survivors include his daughter, Nancy Fletcher and husband, Bobby; son, Bryan Winters and wife, Kim; brothers, Charles Winters and Dan Winters and wife, Linda; grandchildren, Keith E. Jeselink II and wife, Denise, Devin Kyle Jeselink and fiancé, Jordan Bass, Justin Carey Winters and wife, Tea, and Jessica Brooke Winters; great grandchildren, Amanda Faith Jeselink, Kailyn Rose Jeselink and Gabriel Bryan Winters; along with several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jim Peters, Dennis Walker, Jeff King, Keith Jeselink, Sr., William Frisby, and Don Ashley. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society . Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 20, 2012

Hulen Allen, 86 RAYVILLE — Hulen Emmitt Allen, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Start Cemetery.

Dickie Arledge, 54 PIONEER — Dickie Lee Arledge, a truck driver, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 8 a.m. Sunday until time of the service. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Glynn Blankinship, 75 Glynn Blankinship of West Monroe, retired railroad conductor, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. Visitation is noon-2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Josephine LaDart, 84 Josephine Dispenza LaDart of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

John W. Gardner, 77 LAKE PROVIDENCE — John Wesley Gardner, construction worker, died Friday. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Reba Hayes, 88 Reba Hayes of Calhoun, retired from retail sales, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, Burial will be in Taylor Cemetery, Farmerville.

Larry Heath, 66 WINNSBORO — Larry Heath, a driller, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Burial will be in Odgen Cemetery.

Willie Hill, Jr., 73 Willie Hill Jr. of Monroe, retired from Binswanger Glass, died Wednesday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery, Marion.

Marjorie H. Holloway, 92 RAYVILLE — Marjorie H. Holloway, a government office administrator, died Oct. 11. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Beouf Prairie Cemetery, Fort Necessity, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Flora R. Kalil, 83 RAYVILLE — Flora Ruth Kalil, retired vice president at Bancorp South Bank, died Thursday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Rayville United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Nan Norman, 87 RAYVILLE — Nan Branch Norman, retired secretary, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Rayville First Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. until time of the service at the church. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Harvey Ray Sowell, 77 OAK GROVE — Harvey Ray Sowell, a retired school bus driver and barber, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Irene Steward, 83 DESLOGE, Mo. — Irene Mickey Steward, a health care provider, died Oct. 2. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Providence Baptist Church, Point. Visitation is noon until time of the service. Burial will be in Wilhite Cemetery, Point, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gerald S. Thorn, 73 Gerald S. "Poppa" Thorn of Monroe, a retired electrical superintendent, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Swartz. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Alexander, Vesta Lee: 11 a.m. Monday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Bell, Robert Lee: 1 p.m. Saturday, Progressive Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Brandon, Johnie Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Brown, Jerry: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Jerusalem # 2 Church, Bastrop. Bryant, Mertis: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Traveler Baptist Church, Monroe. Carr, David M. "Babi": 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Dugas, Mary Ann: 2 p.m. Saturday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Jordan, Ethel Elsie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro Gilbert Sr., Mack: noon Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Hampton, Larry: noon Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Hearold, Thompson: 10 a.m. Saturday, Christian Life Church, Monroe. Jones, Gladys: 1 p.m. Saturday, Greater St. Mary Baptist Church, Jonesville. Lolley, Josephine E.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe McDaniel, Aline J.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Richardson Funeral Chapel, Monroe. Newell, Robert "Bob" Howard: Private committal Saturday, Wimberley Cemetery, Ringgold. Pyles, Rev. Jimmie D.: 3 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Methodist Church, Ruston. Reynolds, Anita: 11 a.m. Saturday, Orangehill Baptist Church, Rayville. Scales, Emma June: noon Saturday, Hopewell Baptist Church, Dubach. Smith, Lillie Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday at Deuteronomy Baptist Church, Monroe. Steward, Irene M.: Noon Saturday visitation, Providence Baptist Church, Point. Taylor, Cedric: 1 p.m. Sunday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Tribble Sr., Mitchell: 11 a.m. Saturday, Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Wafer, Ollie Bell: 11 a.m. Saturday, Litro Church of God in Christ, Litro. Watson, PCola: noon Saturday, New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Weaver, Patrick: 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Wycoff, Carol Cooper: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

Flora Ruth Kalil Memorial services for Flora Ruth Kalil, 83, of Rayville, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, October 21, 2012 at the Rayville United Methodist Church with Rev. Darryl Tate officiating under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Flora was born October 19, 1928 in Rayville, LA and passed away Thursday, October 18, 2012 in Rayville, LA. Mrs. Flora was a member of the Rayville United Methodist Church, Saint's Alive, Rayville Arts and Civic Club, and the Rayville Garden Club. She was one of the original employees at the Rayville First National Bank in 1952 which later became First Republic Bank and then Bancorp South. Mrs. Kalil was the first female bank officer in Richland Parish, retiring as Vice President and Cashier at First Republic Bank. Mrs. Kalil was preceded in death by her husbands, Coolidge Dopson and Joe Kalil; daughter, Cindy Morris Dopson Bennett; and her parents, Morris and Leila Boles. Survivors include son, Dennis Ashley, Jr. and wife, Vivian of Kingwood, TX; first husband, Dennis Ashley, Sr. of Alvin, TX; stepson, Doug Dopson of Scottsdale, AZ; grandchildren, Kylie Brown and husband, Brad of Rayville, LA, Joseph Morris of Rayville, LA, Amy Ashley of Kingwood, TX, and Travis Ashley of Irving, TX; great grandchildren, Braedyn Brown of Rayville, LA and Kinsley Brown of Rayville, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 683, Delhi, LA 71232. To leave condolences for the family go to brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on October 21, 2012

Josephine Dispenza LaDart Funeral Services for Mrs. Josephine Vaccaro Dispenza LaDart, 84, of West Monroe, LA will be held 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at St. Paschal Catholic Church with Rev. Job Edathinatt officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Matthews Catholic Church Cemetery in Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. LaDart was born on October 24, 1927 in Independence, LA and passed away on October 18, 2012 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of St. Paschal Catholic Church and the former owner and operator of Veto's Shoe Clinic. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Veto Dispenza and J. D. LaDart, Sr. Survivors include her sons, George Dispenza (Sonda), Sam Dispenza (Vicki), Jamie Dispenza (Debbie), Chris Dispenza (Sandra), and Vince Dispenza (Cindy); step-children, J.D. LaDart Jr. (Marilyn), Patricia Kellogg and Cheryl LaDart; 20 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; sisters, Jeanette Musacchia (Sal), and Nona Jarreau (Al); brother, Vincent Vaccaro (Betty); numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Monday, October 22, 2012 with a Vigil Service to be held at 6:00 P.M. at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Pallbearers will be Joey Dispenza, Josh Dispenza, Ryan Dispenza, Nathan Dispenza, Patrick Dispenza, and J. D. LaDart, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ronnie Ray, Rudy Hernandez, Vincent Vaccaro, Sal Musacchia, Al Jarreau, Kyle Dispenza and David Dispenza. The family would like to give a special thank you to all of her wonderful neighbors and Mrs. Virginia Smith. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 21, 2012

Thellis Omera McDonald Lancaster Thellis McDonald Lancaster, a resident of Tallulah, Louisiana, for 57 years, died on October 18, 2012, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. Mrs. Lancaster was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Benoist Lancaster, of Tallulah. She was preceded in death by nine of her ten siblings, Lois McDonald, Lamar McDonald, Irving McDonald, Percy McDonald, Leo McDonald, Ava Tate, Dr. Bonnie McDonald, Elsie McDonald and Edd Reed McDonald. Mrs. Lancaster is survived by her children, Kent Lancaster, Ava Lancaster and Lauren Stein; her daughter-in-law, Janet Lancaster; her son-in-law, Dr. Murry Stein and her grandchildren, Adam Lancaster, Stephen Lancaster and Miriam Stein. Mrs. Lancaster was born Thellis Omera McDonald in Clarke County, Mississippi, on April 29, 1927, to Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Webster McDonald and was the youngest of their eleven children. At Mississippi State College for Women, Mrs. Lancaster excelled in drama and earned a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Speech with a minor in English. After marrying Donald Lancaster, she eventually moved to Tallulah where they raised their family and she taught English and speech at Tallulah High School for twenty years. Although she recently moved to Baton Rouge, Mrs. Lancaster had been a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church of Tallulah, the United Methodist Women and the Town and Country Club, through which she was engaged in many civic activities throughout the years. She was known for her skills in public speaking and drama, her writing talent, her exceptional culinary ability and her love of family and friends. Mrs. Lancaster's life will be celebrated at the First United Methodist Church of Tallulah on Monday, October 22, 2012, at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be held Sunday evening from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Glenwood Crothers Funeral Home in Tallulah. Glenwood Crothers Funeral Home Tallulah, LA Published in The News Star on October 21, 2012

Ray William Talley Ray William Talley passed away on October 16, 2012 at the age of 81. The beloved husband of Maureen Foley Talley was born in Sibley, Louisiana on July 31,1931 to the late Lucille Cost Talley and Ray William Talley. Ray was preceded in death by his twin Roy Murray Talley of Austin,Texas and brothers Henry Harold Talley of Rosamond, California and Jack Forrest Talley of Cincinnati, Ohio, former wife Frances Gutherie Talley and infant son William Grayson Talley. He is survived by his daughter Frances Talley Jones, and her husband Donald, and their children Grayson, Thomas and Mary Frances, all of Dallas, Texas. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Martha Charlotte Green Talley, Annie Hayes Talley, Teresa Talley, Eileen Foley Bradley (Jack), Elizabeth Foley Rape (deceased John) and Megan Foley Marra (Chuck), brothers-in-law Paul Foley (Mary) and Hugh Foley and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his darling puppy,Violet. Ray graduated from Louisiana Tech in 1952, where he was the vice president of his Kappa Sigma pledge class, President of the Student Senate, sophomore class favorite, President of his Junior Class,Yell Leader and Who's Who his Senior year. After college,he served in the US Army during the Korean conflict and then returned home to graduate from LSU Law School. He enjoyed a long career practicing Real Estate law in Monroe and New Orleans. Ray was a true Southern gentleman loved by all who knew him. He loved fishing, golfing,playing Gin, cooking, gardening,telling jokes and performing magic tricks for kids of all ages. He was truly loved and will be greatly missed by his grandchildren,family and friends. Special thanks to Judy and Michelle and their staff at Fideles Care and St Joseph Hospice. A memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, October 23,2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Metairie Country Club, 580 Woodvine Avenue, Metairie,LA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to the Alzheimer's Association , 2605 River Road, Jefferson ,LA 70121 or Ronald McDonald House,4403 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 Published in The News Star on October 21, 2012

Elvie Crenshaw, 77 BASTROP — Elvie Arlene Crenshaw, a bookkeeper and seamtress, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery.

Frank P. Fury Jr. 63 Frank P. Fury, Jr. of West Monroe died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Crossroads Baptist Church, Rocky Branch. Burial will be in Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jane Overman, 84 Jane Harris Overman of West Monroe, formerly of Durham, N.C., a retired bookkeeper, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Eloise Shields, 84 Eloise Herbert Shields of West Monroe, retired from banking, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe

Doris Trusty, 83 Doris "Tootsie" Trusty of West Monroe, a retired nursing home assistant, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Okaloosa. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Eros, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James Warren, 65 James "Jim" Warren of West Monroe, a retired machinist, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hebron Cemetery, Sikes.

John C. Winters Jr., 74 John C. Winters Jr. of West Monroe died Wednesday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Reagan Cemetery, Baskin.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Alexander, Vesta Lee: 11 a.m. Monday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Arledge, Dickie Lee: 2 p.m. Sunday, Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Gardner, John Wesley: 2 p.m. Sunday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Kalil, Flora Ruth: 2 p.m. Sunday, Rayville United Methodist Church, Rayville. Pyles, Rev. Jimmie D.: 3 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Methodist Church, Ruston. Taylor, Cedric: 1 p.m. Sunday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Copied from the website of The Advertiser.com Dean Paul Bonin LAFAYETTE - Funeral Services will be held at a 3:00 pm Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, October 22, 2012 in the Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers for Dean Paul Bonin, 57, who passed away on October 19, 2012 at 12:40 pm in Monroe, Louisiana. Reverend Tom Voorhies, Pastor of Sts. Peter & Paul Church, will be Celebrant of the Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Burial will take place in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Bonin, a resident of Monroe, LA, was the son of the late Victor Joseph Bonin of Jeanerette, Louisiana and the former Gloria Dugas of Port Arthur, Texas. He was a native of New Iberia and a long-time resident of Lafayette. He graduated from Lafayette High School in 1973 and attended Liberty Bible College in Pensacola, Florida. He is survived by His brother; Todd J. Bonin of Monroe, LA; sister Roxie Bonin Ducharme and husband, Thomas of Panama City Beach, Florida; nephews Thomas Ducharme, Jr. of Panama City Beach, Florida; Mark Ducharme and Tommy Pitre of Plaquemines; nieces, Rebekah Ducharme Rich and husband Jonathan of Baton Rouge, and Tiffany Ducharme of Panama City Beach, Florida. He is also survived by special friends Leola Smith, Ruby Brown, Keith McFarland and Tina McNeil. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette on Sunday, October 21, 2012 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm and continue on Monday from 1:00 PM until time of service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Dean P. Bonin to: MedCamps of Louisiana, 102 Thomas Road, Suite 615, West Monroe, LA 71291 Personal condolences may be sent to the Bonin family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com. Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Published in the The Advertiser from October 21 to October 22, 2012

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

Elizabeth Barnette Moore Funeral Services for Mrs. Elizabeth Barnette Moore, 68, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 23, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Jeff Luellen officiating. Interment will follow in the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Moore was born in Baskin, LA on December 23, 1943 and died in West Monroe, LA on October 20, 2012. She loved craft working and being with her family. Mrs. Moore is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Moore; son, Tony Moore; parents, John Henry and Fannie Lee Barnette and brother, John Edward Barnette. Survivors include her children, Teresa Moore of West Monroe, LA, Amanda Cannon and husband, Mike of Logan, UT and Jennifer Turner and husband, Jeff of West Monroe, LA; eight grandchildren, Zachary Cannon, Amy Cannon, Kyle Ricks, Dilan Ricks, Elizabeth Turner, Kalli Jones, Sydney Moore and Hannah Thaxton; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Pallbearers will be Jeff Turner, John Turner, Mike Cannon, Zach Cannon, Brett Bordelon, Henry Rutledge, Kyle Ricks and David Meyer. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Monday, October 22, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Memorials may be made to Autism Society of Louisiana, 5430 South Woodchase Ct. Baton Rouge, LA 70808, www.autismsociety_lastatechapter@yahoo.com Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 22, 2012

Eloise Hebert Shields Funeral Services for Eloise Hebert Shields, 84, of West Monroe, will be Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe with Reverend Bill Foster officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mrs. Shields was born, July 6, 1928 in Hebert, LA and went to be with the Lord October 20, 2012 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Claiborne United Methodist Church, an active member of the United Methodist Women, and retired Bookkeeper at Ouachita National Bank. Mrs. Shields was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Lillie Bott Hebert; husband Hugh Shields; son, David Shields; daughter-in-law, Kaye Shields; son-in-law, Lamar Rogers; 4 brothers and a sister. She is survived by two daughters, Ann Senn and husband Gary and Judy Rogers Krestensen and husband Jim; five sons, Randy Shields and Roy Schaefer, Mike Shields and wife Karen, Fred Shields and wife Susan, Dale Shields and wife Angela, and Alan Shields and wife Pam; three sisters-in-law, Lou Hebert, Inez Hebert, and Kathie Hebert; 19 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Fred Shields, Jr., Michael Shields, Stephen Shields, Chad Shields, Andrew Shields, Dan Rogers, Thom Rogers and Ben Rogers. Visitation will be Monday, October 22, 2012 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Claiborne United Methodist Church, St. Jude's or an organization of your choice. The family would like to thank the staff at Ridgecrest Nursing Home for their love and care, and to her home caregivers Debra, Delores, and Angela. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 22, 2012

Lonedia Claiborne, 79 TALLULAH — Lonedia Claiborne, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Philip Casteel, 51 Philip Casteel of Monroe, a salesman, died Saturday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Josephine D. LaDart, 84 Josephine Dispenza LaDart of West Monroe, died Thursday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paschal Catholic Church in West Monroe. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. with Vigil at 6 p.m. Monday. Burial is in the St. Matthews Catholic Church Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jane H. Overman, 84 Jane Harris Overman of West Monroe, formerly of Durham, N.C., a retired bookkeeper, died Saturday. Private family services were Sunday in West Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Alexander, Vesta Lee: 11 a.m. Monday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Crenshaw, Elvie Arlene: 2 p.m. Monday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

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

Jackie B. Cossey, 69 GRAYSON — Jackie Blane Cossey, a medical technician with Citizens Medical Center, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Old Bethel Baptist Church, Clarks. Visitation is 5 p.m. Tuesday until service time at the church on Wednesday. Burial will be in Crossroads Cemetery under direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Eula Elzy, 94 Eula Elzy of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Brenda Ferrier, 64 MONTGOMERY — Brenda Joyce Longino Ferrier, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Montgomery Church of Christ. Visitation is 5 p.m. Tuesday and noon Wednesday until service at the church. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Clint N. James, 52 Clint N. James of West Monroe, a mechanic, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. James Lewis, 61 James Richard "Rickey" Lewis of West Monroe died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Doris E. Maxwell, 81 RAYVILLE — Doris Eubanks Maxwell, a retired nurse, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Robert Mayfield, 79 OAK GROVE — Robert Mayfield of Pioneer, a retired farmer and school bus driver, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Goodwill Baptist Church, Goodwill. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Elizabeth B. Moore, 68 Elizabeth Barnette Moore of West Monroe died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Henry Moore, 75 JONESVILLE — Henry Moore, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ackland Creek Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Brenda Moorehead, 60 HOUSTON — Brenda Faye Moorehead, an administrator, died Oct. 13. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Daniel Nash, 48 Daniel Nash of Monroe, a carpenter, died Thursday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Eloise H. Shields, 84 Eloise Hebert Shields of West Monroe, retired bookkeeper, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Harold L. Short Sr., 79 FERRIDAY — Harold Lee Short Sr., a commercial fisherman, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Comer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Eva Pentecostal Church Cemetery,

Eva. Andrew Tillman, 64 TALLULAH — Andrew Tillman, maintenance worker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Casteel, Philip: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. LaDart, Josephine Dispenza: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Paschal Catholic Church, West Monroe.

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

Catherine Lucy Bannister The Family of Mama Kay would like to give our heartfelt thanks to the staffs of Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care, and Ridgecrest Nursing Home for their thoughtful caring, as well as to all her friends, especially Olita and Donna. In lieu of flowers, Mama Kay would be thrilled with a donation to St. Paschal's Church. Online condolences may be made at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe Published in The News Star on October 24, 2012

Sylvia D. Nolan Drennan Funeral services for Sylvia D. Nolan Drennan, 85 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 25, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Jon E. Tellifero will be officiating. Interment will follow at Crossroads Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Drennan was born September 24, 1927 in Union Parish, LA and passed away October 23, 2012. She was member of First United Methodist Church West Monroe. Mrs. Drennan was a Glenwood Auxiliary volunteer for 25 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Love B. Nolan, B.J. Neal and Charles Drennan; brothers, Jarward (Coot) Dumas, Billy T. Dumas; sons; Brantley Nolan and Roger Nolan. Mrs. Drennan is survived by her sister, Gayle Craighead an d husband David; granddaughters; Tammy Nolan Thigpen and husband Brandon, Susan Nolan Taylor and husband Bryan, Lauren Nolan Holleman and husband Troy and Ashley Holliday; grandson; Greg Nolan and wife Madelyn; great-grandchildren; Joshua Parks, Jordan Parks, Haleigh Nolan-Drennan, Daniel Taylor, Dakota Taylor, Madysson Thigpen, Bailey Taylor and Sutton Holleman and special daughter-in-law, Sherrilyn Nolan Chastaine; 4 step-children and 3 great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. Nephews will serve as pallbearers Kevin Craighead, Rick Craighead, David Dumas, Eric Craighead, Shane Craighead, Bryan Craighead and Brad Craighead. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 24, 2012

Lorine Hicks Funeral services for Lorine Hicks, 74, of Mangham, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 25, 2012 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA with Dr. Eddie Wren officiating. Burial will follow in Rhymes Cemetery, Rhymes, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Lorine was born April 16, 1938 in Sikes, LA and passed away Monday, October 22, 2012 in Mangham, LA. Mrs. Hicks was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Lena Hodge; brothers, Howard Hodge and Charles Hodge; and her grandson, Shawn Hicks. Survivors include her husband of over 56 years, Wesley Hicks of Mangham, LA; children, Linda Watson and husband, Paul of Rayville, LA, Cecil Hicks of Rayville, LA, Vicki Davis and husband, Jimmy "Bruiser" of Mangham, LA, and Becky Dyer and husband, Wade of Mangham, LA; grandchildren, Chris Mitchell and wife, Chelsea, Kim Stokes and husband, Trey, and Tyler Davis; great grandchildren, Christian Mitchell, MacKenzie Stokes, Addison Stokes, and Larkin Mitchell; special aunt, Ida Mae Slater of Delhi, LA; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Billy Hodge, William Hodge, L.C. Hodge, "Diddle" Hodge, Ricky Norris, and Gary Sanford. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Wednesday, October 24, 2012 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 October 24, 2012

Clint N. James May 20, 1960-Oct. 22, 2012 Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 24, 2012

L. E. Johnson L. E. Johnson, 83, of Denham Springs, LA, passed away Monday, Oct. 22, 2012 at Harvest Manor Nursing Home. He was a native of Forest, LA. He served and defended our country in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. L.E. also served his community as a Scout Master of the Boy Scouts for 35 years with Troop 83. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. His family and friends will miss him dearly. Visitation will be at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, on Thursday, Oct. 25, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visitation will resume Friday, Oct. 26, from 11:00 a.m. until service at 1:00 p.m., officiated by Rev. Tommy Higginbottom. Burial will be at Beech Ridge Cemetery, Denham Springs, LA. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Marlis Myrick Johnson; daughter, Peggy Johnson Lang; sons, Larry and Jerry Johnson; grandchildren, Rachelle Bales, Blake Johnson, Josh Lang, Ben Johnson, Shawn Lang, Brooke Johnson, Ciara Johnson and Christopher Lang; 5 great-grandchildren; sisters, Jean Johnson and Johnnie Rollinson; and brother, Edwin Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents, L.E. "Buck" Johnson and Glenda Valentine Johnson; sister, Maedine Chappell; and brother, Wayne Johnson. Pallbearers will be Larry, Jerry, Ben, Edwin and Gary Johnson, and Josh Lang. Honorary pallbearers will be Blake Johnson, Shawn and Christopher Lane. Please sign the online guestbook by visiting www.sealefuneral.com Seale Funeral Home Denham Springs, LA Published in The News Star on October 24, 2012

James Richard "Rickey" Lewis Funeral services for James Richard "Rickey" Lewis, 61, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday October 25, 2012 at Lapine Assembly of God in West Monroe with Rev. Gene Benson officiating. Interment will be in the Lapine Assembly of God Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Mr. Lewis was born on January 3, 1951 in Ouachita Parish, LA, and passed away on October 21, 2012 in West Monroe. Survivors include his wife, Cathy Jo Lewis; children, Rickey Dale Lewis, Sabrina Lewis, Naomi Lewis; grandchildren, Gabriele and Molly Lewis, Brittany and Kyle Whorton, Caron Hunter, Devin Lewis, Riley Spillers, Cody Wilson, and Cassie Lewis; brothers, Ron Lewis and wife Linda, Rodney Lewis and wife Rose; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Randy Odom, Rodney Lewis, II, Joseph Redden, Herbie Harrell, Adam Brister, and Dakota Reed. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Slade, Patrick Wilson, Willis Whorton, Lonnie Hunter, Mark Spillers, and Jeff Streeter. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday October 24, 2012 at Lapine Assembly of God Church in West Monroe. Online registry/condolence: wwwmulhearnfuneral.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 24, 2012

Doris Eubanks Maxwell Services for Doris Eubanks Maxwell, 81 of Rayville will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, October 25, 2012 in the Mulhearn Chapel with Rev. Troy J. Dennard and Rev. Clyde Piercy officiating. Mrs. Doris was born April 11, 1931 and passed from this life on October 22, 2012. Interment will follow in the McKnight Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville. She waitressed at Bakers Café in Rayville and later was a nurse at Rayville Guest House Nursing Home. She was always trying to take care of others. She is preceded in death by her parents-C. H. Hutto and Vyrtis Lee Hutto; her husbands-Floyd Eubanks and Alfred Maxwell, a daughter, Darlene Fryer and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter-Charlotte E. Gwin and husband Gillis of Rayville; seven grandchildren, Rhonda Grissom and husband Dooney, Janis Hamm and husband Greg, Felecia Collins, Floyd McCormick and wife Bonnie, Leslie Burgess and husband Greg, Kevin McCormick and Debbie Gwin; great grandchildren, D. J. Grissom, Katie Jo Hamm, Cabel Hamm, Emily Hamm, Kayla Guimbellot, Josh Keeton, Lizzy McCormick, Mikey McCormick, Shane Burgess, Sydney Burgess, and Skyler Burgess, a brother, Red Hutto, and two sisters-Pat Turberville and Deloris Townsend. Pallbearers will be Floyd McCormick, Randy Lively, Dooney Grissom, Ronald Guimbellot, Greg Hamm, and Greg Burgess. Visitation will be 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at the Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online registry/condolences can be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on October 24, 2012

Connie Diane Vestal Connie Diane Vestal, a mortgage specialists of West Monroe, LA was born on August 27, 1959 and went to be with our Lord October 22, 2012. A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 25, 2012 at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Brother Danny Babcock officiating. She will be dearly missed by her family. Connie is survived by her daughters, Tierra Vestal and Bridgette Vestal of West Monroe; granddaughter, Victoria Vestal; grandson, Braxton Vestal; mother and father, Lyndon Vestal and Ruth Coates Vestal of Eros; sister, Kathy Meredith of Eros; brothers, David Allen Vestal of Eros; Lynn Vestal and wife Debbie of Eros; Roger Vestal and wife Olga of Eros; Donnie Vestal and wife Julie of LaVergne, TN, and numerous nieces and nephews, family, and friends. Online condolences may be made to www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe Published in The News Star on October 24, 2012

Norbert Anglada, 58 WINNSBORO — Norbert Anglada, a laborer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Billy Coleman, 49 MANSFIELD, Texas — Billy Ray Coleman, a mail coordinator, died Oct. 16. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Luna.

Etta Collins, 88 WINNSBORO — Etta Foy Collins, a retired teacher, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Matthews Church of Christ Holiness USA, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Wednesday at Richardson Funeral Home and 6-9 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Richard E. Hancock, 81 FARMERVILLE — Richard E. Hancock, retired U.S. Air Force meteorologist, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Sherry Hays, 64 DELHI — Sherry Ann Cartlidge Hays, a former owner of Ranchers Supply Co. in Delhi, died Monday, Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Warsaw Baptist Church. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Violet Hill, 67 LEESVILLE — Violet Hatten Hill died Sunday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Theta Horne, 77 Theta Horne of West Monroe died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Clint N. James, 52 Clint N. James of West Monroe, a mechanic, died Monday. Memorial services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 2 p.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home.

Margie C. Kalil, 79 Margie Culbreath Kalil of Monroe, retired employee of Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Thursday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Johnny M. Merritt, 70 NEWELLTON — Johnny M. Merritt, a retired painter, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Brenda Moorehead, 60 HOUSTON — Brenda Faye Moorehead, an administrator, died Oct. 13. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Vivian W. Pemberton, 86 Vivian Warner Pemberton of Monroe died Sunday. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marie Smalling, 84 RAYVILLE — Marie Smalling, a disc jockey for KTJC, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jack Taylor, 79 POINT — Jack Taylor, retired from IMC, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Tommy Toliver, 44 Tommy Toliver of Monroe died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Charles Traxler Jr., 61 Charles Traxler Jr. of Monroe, a retired state fire marshal, died Monday. Memorial services are 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Casteel, Philip: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Cossey, Jackie Blane: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Old Bethel Baptist Church, Clarks. Elzy, Eula: 1 p.m. Saturday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Ferrier, Brenda Joyce Longino: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Montgomery Church of Christ. Mayfield, Robert: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Goodwill Baptist Church, Goodwill. Moore, Henry: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Ackland Creek Baptist Church, Jonesville. Nash, Daniel: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

TSgt Richard (Dick) Eugene Hancock Funeral services for TSgt Richard (Dick) Eugene Hancock, 81, of Farmerville, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, October 26, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Louis Bartet will be officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. TSgt Hancock was born January 17, 1931, in Lebanon, Indiana, and passed away on Monday October 22, 2012, in Farmerville, LA at the age 81. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and second wife. He is survived by 2 sons and families, 3 extended sons and families; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers and 3 sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. Those who wish to make a memorial contribution may send to the Point Assembly of God in Downsville or Agape Hospice of West Monroe. On behalf of the family we would like to thank the Scott's, the Moore's and all of his friends for their love and support. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 25, 2012

Justin Warren "Dusty" Kane 12/11/68 - 10/25/11 To the "Greatest Man" we've ever known Little did we know that on October 25, 2011 God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone, for a part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our young family is broken, nothing seems the same but as God calls us one by one, we will be together again. We love you and miss you, Your wife and son Amy and Jack Karson Kane Published in The News Star on October 25, 2012

Jimmy Charles Odom II Jimmy Charles Odom II, 43 from West Monroe, LA was born on July 15, 1969 and passed away on October 21, 2012. A Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday October 25, 2012 at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe with Brother Scott Jennings officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Griffin Funeral Home Burial will follow services at Beulah Cemetery in Calhoun LA. Jimmy is survived by his parents, Jimmy and Faye Odom of West Monroe, brother, Wesley Odom of West Monroe, LA; sisters, Debbie Kimery and husband Paul of Knoxville, TN; Janice Foster and husband Don of Choudrant, LA; Eva Cowart and husband Wayne of Farmerville, LA; Liz Odom of West Monroe, LA; Uncle Eddie Odom and wife Helen. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. A heart felt appreciation to "Aunt Jane and Uncle Joe Young and family". Wayne and Martha Boyd. Pallbearers will be Wayne Boyd, Connie Scott and Ronald Scott, Frank Murphy and Carolyn Murphy, Lewis Young, Phillip Smith, Tony Smith. Online condolense may be made to the family atwww.griffinfuneralhome.net. Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 25, 2012

Helen Crisp Patrick Funeral services for Mrs. Helen C. Patrick 83 of Delhi will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, October 24, 2012 at the Delhi Church of Christ with Bro.'s Wilford Burgess and Otis Bowman officiating. Interment will be in the Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Mrs. Patrick died Tuesday at The Olive Branch in Tallulah. Preceding her in death are her parents Thomas A. and Oma R. Crisp, a sister Rachel Antley and her beloved husband Dewey V. Patrick. She was a sales clerk at W&W Five and Dime Store in Delhi for 36 years. She is survived by two children Judy Willis & husband Mike of Delhi and Dewey Tommy Patrick and wife Bonnie of Bastrop; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Copes, Larry Copes, Jerry Wayne Patrick, John Harris, Otis Bowman and Ernie Perry. The family would like to give a special thanks to the "angels" of The Olive Branch Nursing Home and the nurses of Crossroads Hospice. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit http://www.coxfuneral.com Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Published in The News Star on October 25, 2012

Jack Taylor Jack Taylor, age 79, left this world to be with his Heavenly Father Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at St. Francis Medical Center after a brief illness. Born January 28, 1933 in Point, LA he resided in Point all of his life after returning from his service in the United States Navy as an Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class having served aboard the aircraft carrier USS Bonhomme Richard during the Korean conflict. He worked as a process foreman at IMC in Sterlington until his retirement in 1991. Jack was a member of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. Survivors include his daughter Donna and husband Bobby Carpenter of Vicksburg, MS, son John Taylor and wife Patricia of West Monroe, LA, son Jeff Taylor and wife Sheila of West Monroe, LA, as well as eleven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind a great many friends and a legacy of someone who touched so many hearts, so many lives. Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Barbara, his son Jerrel Taylor and his granddaughter Kristen Taylor, parents John Robert and Lorene Taylor of Point, LA, brother Robert V. Taylor and wife Norma of Downsville, LA and brother Frank Taylor of Point, LA. Services will be held at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church at 3 pm on Thursday October 25th with interment at Mars Hill Cemetery immediately after the service. Visitation will be held at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA Wednesday October 24th from 5pm to 8pm. There will be a short visitation at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church from 1 pm until the hour of service the day of the funeral. We will miss your big heart, your jokes, your love, your stubbornness, your iron will, and the selflessness you had, not just for your family, but for everyone you met. May we all strive to be more like you! Arrangements are under the direction of 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 October 25, 2012

Charles Traxler, Jr. Memorial services for Charles Traxler, Jr., 61, of Monroe, will be held at 6:30 PM, Thursday, October 25, 2012 in the Chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Traxler passed away Monday, October 22, 2012, at his residence. After retiring as state fire marshal he worked for Brook's flowers. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Swartz and the Sons of the Confederate Veterans. Mr. Traxler was preceded in death by his father, Charles Traxler, Sr.; and daughter, Teri Lyn Smith. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Traxler; children, Christie Hemphill, Rachael Hudnall, Brandi Blocker; mother, Gloria Traxler; sister, Janelle Bowman; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Roger Esterling, Thomas Taylor, David Blocker, Chris Hudnall, Justin Jones, Caleb Hudnall, and Michael Bowman. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, October 25, 2012, at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 25, 2012

Donald Jay Wood, Sr. Memorial Services for Donald Jay Wood, Sr., 82, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, October 26, 2012 at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in West Monroe with Father Robert Danridge officiating. Donald Jay Wood, Sr. was born May 29, 1930 and died October 24, 2012. Mr. Wood was a Retired Insurance Agent and an Army veteran serving in the Korean War as a Battalion Sergeant. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Anne Hill Wood;children, Robert Hill Wood and wife Shelley, Donald Jay Wood, Jr. and wife Karla; grandchildren, Ashley Anne Norwood and husband Andrew, Ann Taylor Wood, Robert Harrison Wood, Jess Cade and Carly Cade; sister, Jean Fortenberry. Memorials can be made to your favorite charity . Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 25, 2012

Vesta Alexander, 75 Vesta Alexander of Monroe, a homemaker, died Oct. 15. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Terry A. Blake, 43 GOLDONNA — Terry Anthony Blake, a welder, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pine Ridge Cemetery.

Lutavia Burks, 76 WINNSBORO — Lutavia Burks, a homemaker, died Oct. 16. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Rico A. Chapple, 55 Rico Antoine Chapple of Calhoun, a mechanic, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Clarence Cooper, 81 Clarence Cooper of West Monroe, a retired real estate appraiser, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Sylvia N. Drennan, 85 Sylvia Nolan Drennan of West Monroe, retired clothing sales clerk, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Crossroads Cemetery.

Henry Everfield Jr., 79 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Henry Everfield Jr., a retired truck driver, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Nov. 3 at Lake Providence Senior High School. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Nov. 2 at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Lorine Hicks, 74 MANGHAM — Lorine Hicks, a seamstress, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Rhymes Cemetery, Rhymes.

Walter L. Lacey, 86 Walter L. Lacey of West Monroe, owner of Lacey's Flower Shop, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Dorothy Lewis, 65 Dorothy Jean Joyner Lewis of Monroe, retired Monroe City School teacher, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

James Lewis, 61 James Richard "Rickey" Lewis of West Monroe died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Lapine Assembly of God, West Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Hazel A. McClanahan, 78 COLUMBIA — Hazel Albritton McClanhan, formerly of Farmerville, a retired store manager, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Evelyn Merritt, 97 Evelyn Louise Medaries Merritt of West Monroe, a retired inspector, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Johnny M. Merritt, 70 NEWELLTON — Johnny M. Merritt, a retired painter, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Newellton United Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Merritt Cemetery, Newellton, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Rosie Owens, 79 WINNSBORO — Rosie Lee Owens, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Truelight Baptist Church. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Liddieville.

Helen Patrick, 83 DELHI — Helen Crisp Patrick, a clerk with W&W Five and Dime, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Delhi Church of Christ. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Catherine Seay, 80 COLLINSTON — Catherine Seay, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Jerusalem Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Marie Smalling, 84 RAYVILLE — Marie Smalling, a disc jockey, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Bethel Baptist Church, Holly Ridge. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, Holly Ridge, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Franklin E. Smith Jr., 72 RUSTON — Franklin Elsie Smith Jr., a truck driver, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Lucy A. Stringer, 84 RUSTON — Lucy A. Stringer, formerly of Jonesboro, a retired nurse's aide, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Cypress Creek Baptist Cemetery, Dodson.

Jack Taylor, 79 POINT — Jack Taylor, retired from IMC, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Mount Ararat Baptist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Mars Hill Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

James Taylor, 62 MER ROUGE — James Taylor died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Tarrance T. Thomas, 36 Tarrance Terrell Thomas of Monroe, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church, Sterlington. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Andrew Tillman Sr., 64 DELHI — Andrew Tillman Sr., maintenance worker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Greater One Christian Fellowship. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Thursday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

James C. Watson, 80 James Cariel Watson of Calhoun, a freight transport dispatcher, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Carlton Cemetery, Calhoun. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Coleman, Billy Ray: 11 a.m. Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Collins, Etta Foy: 1 p.m. Thursday, St. Matthews Church of Christ Holiness USA, Monroe. Elzy, Eula: 1 p.m. Saturday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Hancock, Richard E.: 10 a.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Hays, Sherry Ann Cartlidge: 2 p.m. Friday, Warsaw Baptist Church. Hill, Violet Hatten: 11 a.m. Saturday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. James, Clint N.: 3 p.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Kalil, Margie Culbreath: 3 p.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Moorehead, Brenda Faye: 11 a.m. Thursday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Nash, Daniel: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Traxler Jr., Charles: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

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

Dorothey Hall "Kitty" DeGree Dorothey Phillis Hall DeGree or as she insisted to all who met her, just "Kitty", passed from this community at 5:00 a.m. on October 25, 2012. She died in her home in West Monroe with her caregivers at her bedside. Kitty was born July 29, 1922 in South Sutton, New Hampshire to her mother Helen Crampton Hall and her father Richard Elmer Hall. She was one of 6 children, having 3 brothers and 2 sisters. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Joseph Alex Napoleon (J.A.N.), and all her siblings. Her surviving family includes a nephew, Richard Hall, a niece Charlotte Lindsey as well as a sister in law, Esther Hall; all of Florida. Left to mourn her passing and celebrate her life among us is her entire community family; those countless individuals, groups, programs and services who had the privilege and benefit of her devotion and commitment to N. E. Louisiana. In WW II Kitty served in the United States Coast Guard as Yeoman First Class from 1942-1945, while her husband served in the Navy. For the remainder of her life she was a dedicated veteran, believing life in America is a privilege. She exhibited an unmistakable pride for her country and to all those who served. In her patriotism she dedicated much of her time and resources to veteran affairs and was instrumental in establishing the V.A. Clinic and the War Veteran's Home here in Monroe. She was also proud to be an affiliated contributor to the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum and personally funded the Selman Field memorial monument displayed at the Monroe Regional Airport. She and her husband moved to Monroe in 1949 for what she thought would be a short period of time, with her husband coming for a job here in the local paper mill industry. She often said she never dreamed this "temporary" move would take them down a path to a lifelong home in a southern culture that seemed very foreign from their lives in New Hampshire and Vermont. She came to love the South and often said it was the people of this community that captured her heart as she claimed Ouachita Parish her home for life. Kitty was, until the 1970's, a housewife, working some just to keep occupied. In her early years in Monroe she worked as a secretary for Ford, Bacon and Davis and later as a bookkeeper, receptionist and assistant to a dentist in downtown Monroe. In the 70's she decided she wanted to start her own personal business and she often laughed as she told the story about how many banks she visited before finding one who would invest in her business plan without her husband' s signature. She said, "I wanted to prove myself as a business woman, be accountable to myself and I was willing to take the risk, finding a bank to take the risk with me was the hard part". The next 10 years she went quietly yet aggressively about the business of building DeGree Enterprises through real estate and property development. She often worked 12-14 hours a day, seven days a week bringing her vision to fruition. Soon the business community recognized her for the shrewd astute business woman she had become. In her early years of success and hard work she made time for community work and made varied community donations, generally insisting on anonymity. Her first philanthropic endeavor was in 1984, when she contacted Northeast Louisiana University to donate her holdings of some 300 apartments that she helped the university sell to establish the N.E. Louisiana University Charitable Remainder Trust, the largest trust in the history of the school which established her as their most generous supporter. Her confidence in education as economic benefit for students and community alike led her to be instrumental in the development of Louisiana Delta Community College. For over 30 years she aligned herself with St. Francis Medical Center, working on many fronts to grow and improve healthcare for Northeast Louisiana. Kitty had over 60 years of a broad and diverse engagement in services and programs she considered critical to the betterment of this community. Her interest in health, military, law enforcement, education, elderly, children, and families has established her presence for so many organizations it would be a disservice to try to name them all. No project or program was too large or too small if she believed it held community benefit. She was highly respected as both a business woman and entrepreneur and equally revered as philanthropist and volunteer. Many have referred to her as a Louisiana treasure, valued and admired not only for the millions of dollars she has contributed throughout N.E. Louisiana, but for her exemplary life of service over self. Much appreciation to all those who cared for Kitty these last months of her life: Dr. Charles Morgan, Louisiana Home Care, and Louisiana Hospice of Monroe-Jennie Adams, R.N. Kitty was blessed with 3 very special caregivers and through their care; she remained happy and comfortable in her own home until her death. God bless these ladies…Janese Oglesbee, Trudy Barnes and Alma Hall….thank you for all your tenderness, devotion and prayerful love to her. Her memorial will be held on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at ULM Kitty DeGree School of Nursing in the St. Francis Medical Center Auditorium under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to the Kitty DeGree Foundation, the ULM Foundation, the St. Francis Medical Foundation or the charity of your choice as Kitty supported so many services and agencies throughout this community. Online condolence messages may be left in Kitty's memory at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from October 27 to October 28, 2012

John Anderson Doles Funeral Services for John Anderson Doles, age 89, of Arcadia formerly of Monroe, will be held Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Officiating the service will be Rev. John Mabray. Interment will follow at Beulah Cemetery in Farmerville under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Mr. Doles was born December 23, 1922 and passed away October 25, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife Thelma Wade Doles. Mr. Doles was a member and Elder of the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Monroe. He is survived by his daughters: Deborah Ramsey and husband Barry of Arcadia, LA and Rebecca Chaney and husband Gene of Orlando, FL.; grandchildren: Lauren Ramsey Roberts, Jonathan Ramsey, Michael Chaney and Robert Chaney; great grandchildren: Abigail Ramsey, and Mason Roberts; sister: Jane Pippins of Woodworth, LA and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church in Monroe, LA. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on October 27, 2012

Walter L. Lacey Funeral Services for Walter L. Lacey, 86, of West Monroe, LA will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, October 28, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with Dr. Jerry Edmondson officiating. Interment will be held in the Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Lacey was born on November 15, 1925 in West Monroe, LA, and passed away on October 24, 2012 in West Monroe. Mr. Lacey was a member and deacon at First Baptist Church in West Monroe and also taught Sunday school for over 40 years. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp serving during WWII in Solomon Islands. Mr. Lacey was very active in the West Monroe Rotary and AARP. He was owner of Lacey's Flowers for over 30 years. He is preceded in death by his wife Mary F. Lacey. Mr. Lacey is survived by his children, Alton Lacey and wife Pat, and Todd Lacey; grandchildren, Aaron Lacey and wife Andrea and Brenna Lacey; three great grandchildren, August, Ella and Truman Lacey; sister, Nellie Teekel. Pallbearers will be David Sheppert, Steven Richardson, John Cameron, Frank Lopez, Aaron Lacey, and Eric Edmondson. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Saturday October 27, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the West Monroe Rotary Scholarship Fund. Online registry/condolence: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 27, 2012

Hazel Albritton McClanahan Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Albritton McClanahan, 78, of Columbia (formerly of Farmerville) will be 2:00pm Sunday at Farrar Funeral Home with Bro. Marty Ernest officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Mrs. McClanahan, a former store manager, died October 23, 2012. Survivors are her husband, George McClanahan of Columbia; 1 son: Charlie Albritton & wife, Pam of Farmerville, 2 daughters: Kathy Russo & husband, Vince of North Canton, OH and Susan Black & husband, Freddie of Farmerville; 4 step children: Roger McClanahan, Terry McClanahan, Mark McClanahan and Karen McClanahan; 7 grandchildren: Michael, Melissa & Kevin Russo; Mindi Shiers, Randa Black, and Brenen & Josh Albritton; 8 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson and a host of other relatives. Pallbearers are Brenen & Josh Albritton; Brian Shiers, Michael Russo, and Harry & Cade Nolan. Visitation will be 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 October 27, 2012

Jo Ann Brown, 64 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Jo Ann Brown, a laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lake Providence Cemetery.

Johnnie O. Busby, 88 CLARKS — Johnnie Odell Tarver Busby, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson. Visitation is 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Mary Carroll, 59 ST. JOSEPH — Mary Carroll, a cook, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater St. John Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Lonedia Claiborne, 79 TALLULAH — Lonedia Claiborne, a homemaker, died Oct. 18. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at East Star Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Dorothey "Kitty" DeGree, 90 Dorothey Hall "Kitty" DeGree of West Monroe, a businesswoman and philanthropist, died Thursday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Nov. 2 at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, Kitty DeGree School of Nursing Auditorium. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Brenda S. Thomas, 61 Brenda Sue Hart Thomas of Sterlington and formerly of Bastrop, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Tommy Toliver Sr., 60 Tommy Toliver Sr. of Monroe, a machine operator, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Roany Traylor, 80 CONWAY — Roany Traylor, a logger, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Conway Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Conway Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Donald Wood Sr., 82 Donald Jay Wood Sr. of West Monroe, a retired insurance agent, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Alexander, Vesta: 2 p.m. Friday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Blake, Terry Anthony: 1 p.m. Friday, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Burks, Lutavia: 2 p.m. Saturday, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Chapple, Rico Antoine: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Coleman, Billy Ray: 11 a.m. Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. Elzy, Eula: 1 p.m. Saturday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Everfield Jr., Henry: 11 a.m. Nov. 3, Lake Providence Senior High School. Hays, Sherry Ann Cartlidge: 2 p.m. Friday, Warsaw Baptist Church. Hill, Violet Hatten: 11 a.m. Saturday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Lewis, Dorothy Jean Joyner: 2 p.m. Saturday, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Merritt, Johnny M.: 2 p.m. Friday, Newellton United Pentecostal Church. Nash, Daniel: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Owens, Rosie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Seay, Catherine: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop. Smalling, Marie: 2 p.m. Friday, Bethel Baptist Church, Holly Ridge. Thomas, Tarrance Terrell: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, Sterlington. Tillman Sr., Andrew: 11 a.m. Friday, Greater One Christian Fellowship, Delhi. Watson, James Cariel: 2 p.m. Saturday, Carlton Cemetery, Calhoun.

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

Georgia W.Conner, 71 GRAYSON — Georgia Williams Conner, retired head seamstress with J.C. Penney, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Sunday at New Ouachita Baptist Church, Enterprise. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Harrisonburg Cemetery, Harrisonburg, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Clarence G.Cooper Jr., 81 Clarence G. Cooper Jr. of West Monroe, retired real estate appraiser, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Ridge Avenue Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Myrtle W. Duke, 94 DUBACH — Myrtle Wista Franklin Duke of Dubach, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mineral Springs Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in Mineral Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

Marcelle D. Files, 90 WINNFIELD — Marcelle Dunn Files, a retired secretary, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Southern Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday and noon Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Garden of Memories.

Patricia E. Lowe, 65 WINNSBORO — Patricia Elaine Lowe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Evelyn L. Merritt, 97 Evelyn Louise Medaries Merritt of West Monroe died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Sunday at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Norman Pyles Jr., 65 HOLLY RIDGE — Norman Pyles Jr. died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Franklin E. Smith Jr., 72 RUSTON — Franklin Elsie Smith Jr., a truck driver, died Oct. 18. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Roany Traylor, 70 CONWAY — Roany Traylor, a logger, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Conway Baptist Church. Burial will be in Conway Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Marie Ward, 95 MARION — Marie Ward, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Marion Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Sonja T. Wright, 64 WINNSBORO — Sonja Trapp Wright, an office manager, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery, Wisner.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Brown, Jo Ann: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Burks, Lutavia: 2 p.m. Saturday, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Crowville. Busby, Johnnie Odell Tarver: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson. Carroll, Mary: 1 p.m. Saturday, Greater St. John Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Chapple, Rico Antoine: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Claiborne, Lonedia: 11 a.m. Saturday, East Star Missionary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Coleman, Billy Ray: 11 a.m. Saturday, Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe. DeGree, Dorothey Hall "Kitty": 2 p.m. Friday, ULM Kitty DeGree School of Nursing Auditorium. Elzy, Eula: 1 p.m. Saturday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Everfield Jr., Henry: 11 a.m. Nov. 3, Lake Providence Senior High School. Hill, Violet Hatten: 11 a.m. Saturday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Lewis, Dorothy Jean Joyner: 2 p.m. Saturday, True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Nash, Daniel: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Owens, Rosie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Truelight Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Seay, Catherine: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop. Thomas, Brenda Sue Hart: 2 p.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Thomas, Tarrance Terrell: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, Sterlington. Watson, James Cariel: 2 p.m. Saturday, Carlton Cemetery, Calhoun.

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

Julian Benton Gross Our father died on October 27, 1962. It seems fitting to pay tribute to his life and memory on the 50th anniversary of his death. Julian Benton Gross was born April 22, 1917, graduated from Calhoun High School in 1934, married his sweetheart, Gladys Regions, and served in the South Pacific during WWII. After the war, he settled his growing family in Calhoun and opened a car repair shop where men came to shoot the breeze while he worked under the hood. He was not wealthy nor was he college-educated but he was beloved by those who knew him, so much so that stories about "Spot" Gross circulate to this day. He was known primarily for his directness, biting wit, high ethical standards and his incredibly big heart. He drew people to him without trying or being aware of it. Stories of his kindnesses are legion. Once, on one of those rare cold days when ice prevented folks from driving up the hill to collect their mail from the post office, he parked his tractor at the base of the hill and transported people to and from the post office all day long. He was also known to leave bags of groceries on the doorsteps of those who he knew needed help. We witnessed the proof of his standing in the community at his funeral where people were crowded into the church, with many standing outside each open window to catch a bit of his service. Although his death had a great impact on us his children, it was his brief presence that defined us in important ways. Though we have spent the last 50 years without him, he has remained a powerful force in our lives. He used to tell us, "When you die, you have as much or as little as anyone else. All you leave behind is your name. It's up to you whether you leave a good one or a bad one." We cherish his good name and the childhood memories he made possible. We are so proud that he was our father and we will always miss this wonderful man. Richard, Vicki and Victor (and James, 1953-2008). Published in The News Star on October 28, 2012

Walter L. Lacey, 86 Walter L. Lacey of West Monroe, owner of Lacey's Flower Shop, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Patricia E. Lowe, 65 WINNSBORO — Patricia Elaine Lowe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Sunday at Oakley Cemetery near Gilbert. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Hazel A. McClanahan, 78 COLUMBIA — Hazel Albritton McClanhan, a retired store manager formerly of Farmerville, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery.

Norman Pyles Jr., 65 HOLLY RIDGE — Norman Pyles Jr. died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Boeuf River Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 5—7 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in the Bethel Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED DeGree, Dorothey Hall "Kitty": 2 p.m. Friday, ULM Kitty DeGree School of Nursing Auditorium. Duke, Myrtle Wista Franklin: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mineral Springs Baptist Church, near Dubach. Everfield Jr., Henry: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School. Files, Marcelle Dunn: 2 p.m. Sunday, Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Merritt, Evelyn Louise Medaries: 11 a.m. Sunday, Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Ward, Marie: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Marion Baptist Church, Marion. Wright, Sonja Trapp: 2 p.m. Sunday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

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

Pamela Magee Holmes Services for Pamela Magee Holmes, 74, of West Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 30, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation starting at 1:00 PM will precede a brief service. Pam died Saturday morning at Glenwood Regional Medical Center from multiple complications following surgery to repair a broken hip. She had been in declining health for some time. Mrs. Holmes was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Wilda Magee of Mississippi; daughter, Deborah Holmes Smith of Monroe; and a sister, Elizabeth Anderson of Broken Arrow, OK. Survivors include her husband, Jerry D. Holmes of West Monroe; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Serena Holmes of Tylertown, MS; son-in-law, Steven Smith of Monroe, LA; a niece, Carole Anderson Hanlin of Broken Arrow, OK; a nephew, Bruce Anderson of Wichita Falls, TX; as well as a number of "daughters" - April Martin, Tammy Robert, Ann Stuckey, Julie LeFleur, Ilanna Walder-Lick, Mary Robertson; and numerous special friends. A native of Tylertown, MS she attended Blue Mountain College, Mississippi College, and graduated from the University of Mississippi with a BA. Her work outside the home was volunteer work helping with the ULM's artist series, Arts Festival, an annual Easter theatre tour to New York, and international tours for over 25 years. In every way she was a partner in her husband's activities. The family wishes to extend its thanks to Dr. Floyd Jones and his staff for their help in caring for Pam, as well as Haven Home Health, and Dr. Jyothi Mallepalli for their part. Likewise we will always remember the Glenwood Nursing staff of the third floor unit who cared for her. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Alzheimer's research, local animal shelters, or the Ouachita Parish Library. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on October 29, 2012

Anne Aulds Holstead Funeral services for Anne Aulds Holstead, age 78, of Choudrant, LA will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Grace United Methodist Church. Rev. Hulen Warren will officiate the service. Interment will follow in Douglas Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Mrs. Holstead was born on March 30, 1934 in Choudrant, LA and died at her residence on October 28, 2012 following a brief illness. Anne was a lifetime member of Grace United Methodist Church of Ruston during which time she held numerous positions. Mrs. Holstead, along with her husband Thermon owned and operated Holstead's Inc. and co-owned the former Ruston Appliance Center. Anne was an avid gardener. In fact, she was known as the "flower lady of Ruston". In her own words,"I enjoy planting my flowers where the spirit directs me". Anne enjoyed observing wildlife, often for hours on end, and loved sharing time with her cats. Her family was her greatest treasure and was deeply loved by numerous family and friends. She was surrounded in her home during her last days on earth by her family and friends. Mrs. Holstead was preceded in death by her husband Thermon Holstead. She is survived by her daughters, Gail Coltharp and husband Jack of Texarkana, TX, Becky Rounsaville and husband Robbie of Choudrant, LA and Susan Colbert and husband Chris of Shreveport, LA; grandchildren: T. J. Coltharp, Katie Coltharp, Todd Coltharp, Jay Coltharp, Ethan Colbert, and Sarah Colbert; sisters, Linda Edwards and husband Eddie of Rose Hill, KS and Fran Dugdale and husband Curtis of Choudrant, LA; sister-in-law, Juanita Posey and husband Gene of Choudrant, LA; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be family members. Honorary pallbearers will be the Grace Workers for Christ Sunday School Class. Visitation will be 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at Grace United Methodist Church in Ruston, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Special thanks to the North Louisiana Medical Center and Professional Hospice of Ruston for their care and support. Memorials may be sent to Grace United Methodist Church of Ruston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhome.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on October 29, 2012James B. Agin, 71 James B. Agin of West Monroe, a retired electrician, died Sunday. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Georgia Military Cemetery at a later date.

Paul J. Hennessey Jr., 72 EROS — Paul J. Hennessey Jr., a retired welder, died Friday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Antioch Methodist Cemetery in Eros under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Thelma M. Johnson, 61 WINNFIELD — Thelma Mae Johnson, a school cafeteria worker, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. Monday at Calvin Baptist Church of Calvin. Visitation is at the church on Monday from noon until services. Burial is in Bethlehem Cemetery, Calvin, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Andre D. Sanford, 51 Andre D. Sanford of Monroe, a custodian, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Monday at Faith Harvest Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Sunday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the J.S. Clark Cemetery, Monroe, under the directions of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Willie H. Roberts, 87 RAYVILLE — Willie H. Roberts, of Rayville, retired Registered Nurse, died Sunday. Services are incomplete at this time under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED DeGree, Dorothey Hall "Kitty": 2 p.m. Friday, ULM Kitty DeGree School of Nursing Auditorium. Pyles, Norman Jr.: 10 a.m. Monday, Boeuf River Baptist Church, Rayville. Ward, Marie: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Marion Baptist Church, Marion.

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

James B. Agin Funeral services for James B. Agin, 71 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 30, 2012, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe. Rev. Danny McIlveene will be officiating. Interment will take place at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia at a later date. Mr. Agin was born September 13, 1941 near Downsville, LA and passed away October 28, 2012 in West Monroe. He was a retired industrial electrician and served in the United States Air Force. Mr. Agin was a member of Community Baptist Church in West Monroe, and was previously involved in the Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Agin is survived by his son; Randy Agin; daughter, Carol Agin-Bradford; grandsons; Will Agin, Jackson Agin , John Isaac Agin , Jeff Rochell, and wife Elizabeth, granddaughter, Staci Bradford; great-granddaughters, Sophia and Ilysa Bradford; sisters, Betty A. Scott and Deborah A. Stovall and husband Paul; brother, Charles H. Agin and wife Annette; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jeff Rochell, Will Agin, Jackson Agin, John Isaac Agin, Terry Scott, Todd Scott and Charlie Agin. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. 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 October 30, 2012

Willie Carolyn Harper Roberts Services for Willie Carolyn Harper Roberts, 87 of Alto will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at the Alto Baptist Church with Rev. David Shirley, Rev. Keith Evans and Rev. Howard Childs officiating. Burial will be in the Lynn Cemetery in Archibald under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home- Rayville. She was a member of Alto Baptist Church, a member of Reily Memorial United Methodist Church, and a registered nurse for about 67 years. Mrs. Roberts is preceded in death by her husband-Edgar Roberts. She is survived by her daughters-Robin Stuart and husband Milton "Pero" of Swartz, Patti Carter and husband Charles of Alto, Vicki and Sam Dispenza of West Monroe, Lola Lynn Roberts and John Riggins of Alto; grandchildren-Billy Stuart, Jennifer Stuart Yarbrough and husband Marcus, Wendy Stuart Hall and husband Scott, Krystal Lowery and husband Will, Charlie Carter, Boyce Carter, Ethan Carter, Wesley Roberts, Brittany Styles, Josh Dispenza, Gabrielle and Allie Riggins, and Amanda Talley; and ten great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Wesley Roberts, Billy Stuart, Boyce Carter, Ethan Carter, Marcus Yarbrough, and Buddy Savage. Honorary pallbearers will be Robin Stuart, Patti Carter, Vicki Styles, and Lola Lynn Roberts. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at the Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville. Online registry/condolences can be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on October 30, 2012M.L. Smith, Jr. Graveside services for M.L. Smith, Jr., age 82, of Ruston will be held Wedensday, October 31, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Pines Memorial Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Officiating the service will be Dr. Mike Holloway. Mr. Smith was born April 15, 1930 in Caddo Parish and passed away at his home in Ruston on Sunday, October 28, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents: M.L. Smith and Laura Gertrude Farmer Smith; brothers: Thomas Smith, and Roland Smith; sisters: Margaret Smith Acker and Edna Straub; and grandson: Aaron Fallin. Mr. Smith grew up in Bastrop, LA and graduated from Bastrop High School in 1948. He then attended Northeast before joining the Navy Seabees. Mr. Smith was the founding member of Rimcor, Inc. and a partner there for 24 years. In 1984 he and his children formed M.L. Smith, Jr, Inc. He is survived by his children: Stephanie Smith of Calhoun, LA Steven Smith of Mountain Grove, MO, and Scott Martin of Ruston, LA; grandsons: Jared Fallin and Logan Martin; great grandchildren: Madison Bryan, Aaron Fallin and Hannah Fallin: sister: Carolyn Marcel of Tibodaux and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, October 30, 2012 a Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. The family would like to thank Hospice of Caring Hearts, and the caregivers, for the care they gave to Mr. Smith. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on October 30, 2012Bruce A. Butler, 42 CYPRESS, Texas — Bruce Aaron Butler, formerly of Collinston, a project engineer for MiSwaco of Houston, Texas, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Carter Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Alyce Colvin, 75 Alyce Colvin of Monroe, a retired employee of St. Francis Medical Center, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Holly Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Delco.

Cecil Dickson, 71 DELHI — Cecil Dickson, a retired welder, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Kay S. English, 48 NEWELLTON — Kay Searcy English, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Ida B. Goldsby, 77 FARMERVILLE — Ida B. Goldsby, a retired poultry company laborer, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at True Deliverance Church, Farmerville. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Truxno, under the direction of King's Funeral Home, Ruston.

Dorothy R. Harris, 58 BASKIN — Dorothy R. Harris, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at King David Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Wednesday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Paul J. Hennessey Jr., 72 EROS — Paul J. Hennessey Jr., a retired welder, died Friday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Antioch Methodist Cemetery, Eros. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Pamela M. Holmes, 74 Pamela Magee Holmes of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Tuesday until service time at the funeral home.

Sammie Joe King, 73 GILBERT — Sammie Joe King died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fort Necessity Baptist Church Cemetery.

John A. Norris, 80 WINNSBORO — John A. Norris, a retired truck driver, died Sunday. Services are 5 p.m. Tuesday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is 2 p.m. Tuesday until service time at the funeral home.

Voncille Roberts, 71 COLUMBIA — Voncille Roberts, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Evening Star Baptist Church, Grayson. Wake services are 5-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in St. Joe/St. Bethel Cemetery, Kelly, under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Erma L. Russell, 89 Erma Lee Russell of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James Taylor, 62 MER ROUGE — James Taylor died Oct. 22. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Lear Vones, 89 MANGHAM — Lear Vones, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Melvin B. Washington, 50 DELHI — Melvin Bryant Washington, a laborer, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Kingdom Hall-Jevohah's Witness, Delhi. Wake is 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at Funerals by McFarland, Delhi. Burial will be in Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Delhi.

Rose Williams, 76 TALLULAH — Rose Williams died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED DeGree, Dorothey Hall "Kitty": 2 p.m. Friday, ULM Kitty DeGree School of Nursing Auditorium.

Oct 31, 2012 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Martha Huckaby Crane Graveside memorial services for Mrs. Martha A. Crane 72 of Delhi will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 2, 2012, at the Epps Community Cemetery. Burial will follow under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi. Martha was born on May 17, 1940 in Eunice, LA to the union of Theo Huckaby and Hilda Thibodeaux Huckaby. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband John J. Crane and a son John Kevin Crane. She is survived by three sons Wendell and Mike Crane both of Delhi and Mark Crane of Monett, MO; four brothers James Huckaby of Augusta, GA, Terry Huckaby of Ogden, UT, Doug Huckaby of The Villages of Florida, FL and Darrell Huckaby of DeRidder, LA; two sisters Yvonne Dupree of Eunice, LA and Nelda "Sissy" Smith of Baton Rouge, LA; eleven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. To leave a message of condolence to the family visit our web site at www.coxfuneral.com Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Published in The News Star on October 31, 2012

Bernice Brooks, 78 GILBERT — Bernice Brooks, a retired certified nurse assistant, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Martha A. Crane, 72 DELHI — Martha A. Crane, a homemaker, died Monday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Friday at Epps Community Cemetery. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Cecil Dickson, 71 DELHI — Cecil Dickson, a retired welding shop foreman, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m. Thursday until service time. Burial will be in Lamar Cemetery.

Kay English, 48 NEWELLTON — Kay Searcy English, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Newellton Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Bobby Layton Jr., 79 OAK GROVE — Bobby Layton Jr., a heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Ludy H. Neal, 96 LENEXA, Kan. — Ludy Harris Neal, formerly of Winnsboro, a retired educator, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Willie H. Roberts, 87 RAYVILLE — Willie Harper Roberts, a retired registered nurse, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Alto Baptist Church. Burial will be in Lynn Cemetery, Archibald, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Bill Russell, 94 OAK GROVE — Bill Russell, a retired carpenter, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hill Baptist Church, Hill Community. Visitation is Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Herbert W. Steen, 69 OLLA — Herbert W. Steen, an oilfield worker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Riser Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Chickasaw Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Butler, Bruce Aaron: 2 p.m. Thursday, Carter Cemetery, Collinston. Colvin, Alyce: 11 a.m. Saturday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto. DeGree, Dorothey Hall "Kitty": 2 p.m. Friday, ULM Kitty DeGree School of Nursing Auditorium. Harris, Dorothy R.: 2 p.m. Thursday, King David Baptist Church, Mangham. King, Sammie Joe: 11 a.m. Thursday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Roberts, Voncille: 2 p.m. Saturday, Evening Star Baptist Church, Grayson. Taylor, James: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop. Washington, Melvin Bryant: 11 a.m. Thursday, Kingdom Hall-Jevohah's Witness, Delhi.