Obituaries - December 2012

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

AJ (Baby) York Britton AJ (Baby) York Britton, 85, of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at St Francis Hospital. She was born July 15, 1927, in Sicily Island, Louisiana, the daughter of William and Ayleen York. AJ graduated from Ouachita High School and attended Northeast Louisiana Junior College where she was a member of the Warbonnets Dance Line. She was married to Walter (Gabby) Johnson of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, on January 18, 1947 in Fairbanks, Louisiana. He preceded her in death January, 1980. She was also preceded in death by her brother Gerald (Jerry) York of Fairbanks, La. and her sister Edna Phillips Williams of West Monroe, La. AJ was a mother and homemaker; she obtained her license as a hairdresser and opened up her own shop in 1958 in Mercer, Pennsylvania. AJ then obtained her realtor license and became a realtor after the family moved to Houston, Texas in 1967. AJ loved to host and entertain with her family and friends. She is survived by her four children and spouses; Walter (Gabby) Johnson and Robin of Palestine, Texas; Carl Johnson and Jill of Collierville, Tennessee; Pamela Misialek and Wayne of Keller, Texas; Deborah D'Aguiar and Ronnie of Fairbanks, Louisiana. 8 Grandchildren: Sonia, Billy, Justin, Ryan, Carter, Cooper, Sophie Anna, Gabrielle; 4 Great Grandchildren: James Leath, Ashley, Tyler, Vanessa; 1 Great Great Grandchild: Taygen; Sister-in-law Carolyn Boyd York of Fairbanks, La.; Brother-in-law Tom Johnson and Suzie of Greensboro, North Carolina; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and very dear friends. There will be a private Celebration of Life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent in her name to: Shriners Hospital For Children, 3100 Samford Avenue, Shreveport, La. 71103. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffinfuneralhome.net. Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from December 1 to December 2, 2012

Marshall "Shine" Duncan Funeral services for Mr. Marshall "Shine" Duncan, age 88, are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 3, 2012, at the chapel of Golden Funeral Home with Rev. Marcelle Crow officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Golden Funeral Home. Mr. Duncan, a resident of Bastrop, passed away Friday, November 30, 2012. He was a retired International Paper Company employee and a member of Cherry Ridge Baptist Church. Mr. Duncan was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Mt. Gerzim Masonic Lodge #54 and The Order of the Eastern Star. Mr. Duncan is preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Lula Bell Duncan, and five brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruth Duncan; children, Jerry Duncan and wife Pam of Bastrop, LA, Myra Williamson Byrne and husband Paul of Mer Rouge, LA, Carlene Heard and husband Terry of Dubach, LA; ten grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Duncan, Jess Duncan, Lance Edwards, Cole Myers, Tate Duncan, Tristen Varner. Honorary pallbearers are Terry Heard, Greg Duncan, Paul Byrne, Garry Duncan, Todd Fielder, Mike "Fuzz" Jones, Chance Coleman, and Bobby Lacaze. Mr. Duncan will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and uncle. He had a big heart and loved everyone. Memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on December 2, 2012

MariLynn Frith Funeral Services for MariLynn Frith, 59, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, December 3, 2012 at Lapine Assembly of God in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Gene Benson and Rev. Buddy Wade officiating. Interment to follow in Pine Grove Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. MariLynn was born September 9, 1953 and passed away on November 30, 2012. She was retired from St. Francis Medical Center. Mrs. Frith was a member of Lapine Assembly of God. Survived by her husband of 39 years, Danny R. Frith; children, Christi Tate and husband, Benjamin, Sr., Sonya Poole and husband, Michael, Jr., and Richard D. Frith; two brothers, Bobby Fox and Gary Fox; two sisters, Joyce Smith and Sheryl Truell; seven grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and her church family of Lapine Asssembly of God. Pallbearers will be Ricky Frith, Jr., Rodney Frith, Jr., Bill Marks, David Truell, Dewayne Pauley, and Jamie Smith. Visitation will be 5:00 - 8:00 PM Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Lapine Assembly of God in West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 2, 2012

Ruby Maxine (Mema) Teal Futrell Memorial Graveside Services for Mrs. Ruby Maxine (MEMA) Teal Futrell will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 3, 2012, at Lone Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Hineston, Louisiana with Reverend Ray Teal officiating assisted by Mr. Tommy Webb. Mrs. Futrell was born on March 1, 1928, and departed this earth to be with our Lord on December 1, 2012. Mrs. Futrell spent her childhood years in Hineston, Louisiana and was a graduate of Oak Hill School. She spent her adult years in Alexandria, Louisiana. Later in life she moved to Ruston, Louisiana to be near her daughters. She was preceded in death by her father, Willie C. Teal, her mother, Gussie C. Teal and her brother, Claude C. Teal. She is survived by her daughters, Julia Futrell Blocker and her husband, Jack, of West Monroe, Louisiana and Anita Futrell McGuire and her husband, Chuck, of Ruston, Louisiana. She was a special "Mema" to her grandchildren, Steffani Moskovitz (Carli, Wesley) of Allen, Texas, Lead Terry and his wife, Christi (Gunner, Jordan, Joshua, Julianne, Jake) of Ruston, Louisiana, Stuart McGuire and his wife, Amy (Bryce and Briley) of Ruston, Louisiana, Kane McGuire and his wife, Kari (Colin) of Ruston, Louisiana and Julie Johnson and her husband, Joey (Evan) of Shreveport, Louisiana. Visitation will be at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home in Ruston, Louisiana on Sunday, December 2, 2012, from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM. Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Futrell family by visiting www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on December 2, 2012

Wilton H. Crawford, 89 RAYVILLE -- Wilton H. Crawford, a farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Lone Cherry, Mangham. Burial will be in Lone Cherry Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Mildred DeBlieux, 91 BASTROP -- Mildred DeBlieux, a sales clerk, died Friday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Florence F. Fluker, 91 Florence Faulk Fluker of Monroe, a rental property manager, died Nov. 14. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Mary Edna(Goodrum, 87 Mary Edna Goodrum of West Monroe died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Cathy D. Goulette, 52 TRANSYLVANIA -- Cathy Diane Goulette, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Wilkie Kemp Hale, 98 Wilkie Kemp Hale of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.

Mary Holloway, 59 Mary "Louise" Holloway of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Theo Martin, 75 BASKIN -- Theo Martin, retired tool pusher, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Wayside Pentecostal Church, near Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Coax Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jimmy C. Maxwell, 71 JONESBORO -- Jimmy C. Maxwell, a retired meat market manager, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in McDonald Cemetery.

Carol J. Myers, 73 Carol Jean Myers of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Lucille B. Neal, 97 FARMERVILLE -- Lucille B. Neal, retired from the Junction City School District, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Spearsville First Baptist Church, Spearsville. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of the Farrar Funeral Home.

Glen Thompson, 71 NEWELLTON -- Glen Walter "G. W." Thompson, a teacher, died Thursday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Newellton Elementary Gym. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Pat Turbeville, 66 RAYVILLE -- Pat Turbeville, a retired bar owner, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Visitation is Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

PREVIOUSLY(ACKNOWLEDGED Alford, Willie: noon Saturday, New Light Baptist Church, Bastrop. Allen Jr., Frank: 9 a.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Monroe. Anderson, Virginia Hunter: 2 p.m. Saturday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Bingham, Eugene: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner. Britton, Laura H.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Calhoun. Bryan, Marshall: 2 p.m. Monday, Bethel Baptist Church, Bastrop. Buchanan, Willie: noon Saturday, New Bethany Baptist Church, Darnell. Carter, Jerry L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Evans, Allen: noon Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Flower Jr., Alvin: 2 p.m. Tuesday, St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, Bonita. Foster, Rosie "Nannie" Barnes: 2 p.m. Saturday, Sunnyside Church, near Clayton. George, Henrietta: 11 a.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe. Houston, LaTosha Maria: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Johnson, Gertrude: 2 p.m. Saturday, Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe. Johnson, Lennon Ray: 11 a.m. Saturday, Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe. Jones, Terry: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. McDougle, Homer: 1 p.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.Miles, Nancy Marteal Alexander: 11 a.m. Saturday, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Homer. Powell, Arthur T.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Good Hope Baptist Church, Corey. Powell Jr., Houston: 11 a.m. Saturday, Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Rucks, Annie: 1 p.m. Saturday, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Scott, William E: 11 a.m. Saturday, Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Smith, Billy Ray: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Mount Olive Baptist Church, Bastrop. Stevenson, John Russell "Rusty": 10 a.m. Saturday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Thompson, Freddie L.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Progressive Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Walker, Mackey Ray: 11 a.m. Saturday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Williams, Earnestine: 11 a.m. Tuesday, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe. Williams, Lottie Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Clayton. Winstead Jr., Thomas: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rayville.

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

Thomas H. (Tommy) Vining, Jr Funeral services for Mr. Thomas H. (Tommy) Vining, Jr., age 82, of Marion, LA., will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 02, 2012, at the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Officiating the service will be Rev. Bubba Hoggat. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA., under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville, LA. Mr. Thomas was born on August 10, 1930 in Forest, LA., and passed away on November 29, 2012 in Farmerville, LA. Mr. Vining was a member of the First Baptist Church in Marion. He was also a veteran having served in the United States Air Force and was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who never met a stranger and was loved by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Bernice Jones Vining; son, Tom Vining, III and wife Melinda; daughter, Debra Vining Mike and husband Scotty; daughter-in-law, Donna Vining; granddaughters, Holly Vining Anderson and husband Carey; Heather Vining and Will Moore; grandson, Colby S. Mike and fiance' Jada Littleton; great-grandsons, Reece Anderson; Rhett Anderson, and Zackary Moore; great- granddaughter, Ragan Anderson, and Cassidy Moore. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Pallbearers are Wayne Cunningham, Chuck Thomas, David East, John Brown, Jackie Norton, and Jerry Mac Allen. Honorary Pallbearers are S.D. Kennedy, Bill Patterson, Antti Maran, and Boyce Keaster. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on December 1, 2012

Brandy Harris, 34 WISNER — Brandy "Dee" Harris, an employee of Louisiana Federal Land Bank in Winnsboro, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mary L. Holloway, 58 Mary L. Holloway of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Walnut Grove Cemetery, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Maxine T. Long, 90 HOMER — Msaxine Theodos Long, formerly of Ruston, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston.

Billy W. McCready, 79 BASTROP — Billy Wayne McCready, a retired International Paper Co. employee, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

Alice L. Penton, 85 ST. JOSEPH — Alice Lvigne Penton, a retired teacher, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Baptist Church. Visitation is noon Monday until service time at the church.

Ronnie Rials Sr., 58 COLUMBIA — Ronnie Rials Sr., an oilfield worker, died Friday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Fellowship Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

Thomas H. Vining Jr., 82 MARION — Thomas H. "Tommy" Vining Jr., a gas industry employee, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, Farmerville. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Bryan, Marshall: 2 p.m. Monday, Bethel Baptist Church, Bastrop. DeBlieux, Mildred: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bastrop. Flower Jr., Alvin: 2 p.m. Tuesday, St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, Bonita. Fluker, Florence Faulk: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Martin, Theo: 2 p.m. Sunday, Wayside Pentecostal Church, near Winnsboro. Maxwell, Jimmy C.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Thompson, Glen Walter "G. W.": 2 p.m. Sunday, Newellton Elementary Gym. Turbeville, Pat: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Williams, Earnestine: 11 a.m. Tuesday, New Light Baptist Church, Monroe.

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

Dr. John H. Mitchell Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, December 3, 2012, in the Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers for Dr. John H. Mitchell, 91, who passed away on November 29, 2012 at his residence. Reverend Steve Horn, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Lafayette, will conduct the funeral services. Burial will take place in Mount Zion Cemetery in Montgomery, LA. Dr. Mitchell was a resident of Lafayette, LA, born September 23, 1921, to the late Ed Mitchell and the former Lula Luther both of Winn Parish, Louisiana. He graduated from Atlanta High School in Atlanta, LA, received his Bachelor's of Science Degree, Masters Degree and earned his Phd degree all from Louisiana State University. He was a teacher at Winnfield High School, where he taught agriculture and biology. He served as supervisor in the Louisiana State Department of Education. He was then employed as a professor and later as head of the Department of Agricultural Education at Southwestern University, now U.L.L. He retired after 24 years. While at the University, he prepared his students to be successful teachers. He conducted short courses in their field of study to enhance their teaching skills, he secured teaching positions for his graduates and placed them in other related areas of work. He served as President of the State Louisiana Teachers' Association, now(LAE) and also a member of the State and Local Retired Teachers' Association. He was a member and past president of the Kiwanis Club of Lafayette, LA, member of the Chamber of Commerce, Board member of the Louisiana Association of Retarded Citizens (LARC). He held membership in the Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi and many other organizations. He was a member of Louisiana Vocational Teachers of Agriculture, received the honorary farmer degree, received the Distinguished Service Award presented by the National FFA of America Association and received many other honors during his long teaching career in education. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Lafayette. He was an officer and company commander of the Winn Parish National Guard during the early stages of the Korean War. He was a World War II veteran having served in the Wildcat Division Rifle Company K, 323rd Infantry, on Peleliu Island in the South Pacific. He received the Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman Badge and several other medals. He is survived by his wife of 46 years; Louise McLawchlin Mitchell of Lafayette, LA; his twin daughters, Jana Mitchell Leroux and her husband Derek Leroux of Cumming, GA, Joan Mitchell Lee and husband Dr. Christopher Lee of Baton Rouge, LA; his grandchildren, Mitchell, Moss and Max Leroux, Jenna and John Lee; his brother, Roy D. Mitchell of Amite, LA; his sister in law, Hazel McLawchlin of Monroe, LA and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Leckie Mitchell Jennings, Lottie Mitchell McLauren Moss, Linnie Mae Shelton and his brother, Dr. Guy C. Mitchell. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette on Sunday, December 2, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and continue Monday from 7:30 a.m. until time service. Pallbearers will include Dr. Christopher Lee, Derek Leroux, Alan Mitchell, Jason Mitchell, Jimmy Shelton, and Glynn Shelton. Honorary Pallbearers will include Jeddie R. Hodges, Dr. Clarence Goleman, Dr. Arthur Franklin, and Dr. H. T. Garner. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to any veterans organization. Personal condolences may be sent to the Mitchell family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com. Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Delhomme Funeral Home Lafayette, LA Published in The News Star on December 3, 2012

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

Raymond Theron Black Funeral Services for Raymond Theron Black, 65, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Roy Duffey Officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA Mr. Raymond was born on June 26, 1947 and died December 2, 2012. After leaving high school, Mr. Black joined the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam. During his call of Duty, he received many prestigious medals and commendations. Mr. Black retired from Riverwood International. He is preceded in death by his parents, Theron O. and Nola Rawls Black; and sister, Dianne Black Hummel. Survivors include his daughter, Brandi Smith and husband, Clay; two grandchildren, Jada and Cason Smith; two sisters, Carol Black Bishop and husband, Mike, and Susan Black Gardner and husband, Tommy; the mother of his daughter, Kathleen Haynes Smith; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews; and friend, Jan Hatten. Pallbearers will be Mike Bishop, Jr., Kolby Crew, Jimi Johnson, Todd Kennedy, Dave Rogers and Hunter Varino. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mike Bishop, Sr., Tech Sgt. Chad B. Bishop, U.S.A. F. and Tommy Gardner. Visitation will be 12:00 PM until service time on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home Library, in Mr. Black's memory, 6700 Hwy 165 N. Monroe, LA 71203 The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Wing I of the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home, for the care and love that they gave Raymond. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 4, 2012

Mrs. Modell Head Funeral Services for Modell Head, 82, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Jimmy Sims officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. Modell Head was born May 25, 1930 and died December 2, 2012. She was retired from Graphic Packaging and was the owner of The Country Classic Lounge for 15 years. Mrs. Modell loved to shop. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Evelyn Lenard; brothers, Melvin Lenard, Huey Lenard, and Henry Bennett Lenard; and sister, Monique Scharil. Survivors include her husband, Marvin F. Head, Sr.; sons, Don Head and wife, Donna, Marvin Head, Jr.; grandchildren, Jamie Head Lee and husband, Timothy, Marvin Head, III and wife, Heather, Ashley Head Dickens and husband, Chris, Brittney Head, Blake Head, Lindsey Head and Katelyn Head; great grandsons, Landon Head, Drake Harrell, and Conner Dickens; sister, Elouise Craig and husband, Homer. Pallbearers will be Jerry Huff, James Hilburn, Ernest Caples, Jerry Walker, Marvin Head, III, and Blake Head. Honorary Pallbearer, Mike Tucker. Visitation will be 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. The family would like to thank Dr. Warren Daniels and Staff, Dr. Samer Roy, Dr. Greg Sampognaro, Dr. Ronald Hammett, Alphacare, and Glenwood Hospital especially the 4th and 6th floor nurses for their special care of Mrs. Head. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 4, 2012

Herman Lee Brown, 69 SAVANNAH, Ga. — Herman Lee Brown died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Floyd Carney, 78 BASTROP — Floyd Carney, a retired carpenter, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

Arnold M. Carpenter, 65 ATHENS — Arnold M. Carpenter, a retired chief of communications with the Ouachita Parish Fire Department, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Marion Clemons, 70 Marion Clemons of Monroe, a retired plant worker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

David Finley Sr., 64 David Finley Sr. of Monroe, a retired steelworker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Oscar Hamilton Sr., 82 TALLULAH — Oscar Hamilton Sr., a teacher, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Katheryn Langford, 85 Katheryn Langford of Monroe, a housekeeper, died Wednesday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Dyer Chapel. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Vera Marshall, 65 Vera Marshall of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Billy W. McCready, 79 BASTROP — Billy Wayne McCready, a retired International Paper Company employee, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Central Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop.

William E. Skipper, 84 DELHI — William E. "Bill" Skipper, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Westside Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Earnestine Williams, 93 LOS ANGELES — Earnestine Williams, a homemaker, died Nov. 25. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at New Light Baptist Church. Burial will be in Adile Cemetery, Alto, under the direction of Miller Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Barrett, Robert "Bob": 1 p.m. Tuesday, Midway Church of God, Darnell Community. Black, Raymond Theron: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. DeBlieux, Mildred: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bastrop. Flower Jr., Alvin: 2 p.m. Tuesday, St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, Bonita. Furr, Mary Prickett: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Gill First National Funeral Home. Harris, Brandy Kenney "Dee": 10 a.m. Tuesday, Pine Hill Baptist Church, Sicily Island. Long, Maxine Theodos: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Rials, Ronnie Sr.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Fellowship Cemetery, Columbia. Snipe, Jerry L.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

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

Arnold M. Carpenter Funeral services for Arnold M. Carpenter, 65, of Athens, LA, will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, December 6, 2012, at Lighthouse Family Worship Center in Homer, LA, with Rev. Ben Booth officiating. Graveside service will be held at 3:30PM Thursday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe. Mr. Carpenter passed away Monday, December 2, 2012, at Willis Knighton in Bossier. He was a 1967 graduate of Ouachita Parish High School and was a US Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War. After returning home from service, he attended NLU. He was a member, deacon and lay minister of Lighthouse Family Worship Center and retired as Chief of Communications from the Ouachita Parish Fire Department. Mr. Carpenter was preceded in death by his mother, Imogene Marie Carpenter, and sister, Elsie Lee "Sue" Carpenter Roberts. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Deborah Ussery Carpenter of Athens, LA; children, Christa Carpenter Anderson and husband Joshua of Athens, LA, Deana Carpenter Ducote and husband Donovan of Benton, LA, Roger Troyce Carpenter of Homer, LA; stepson, James Goodwin and wife Ashley of Start, LA; father, Leland Troyce Carpenter; stepmother, Ruby of Bastrop, LA; brother, Richard L. Carpenter and wife Wanda of Bastrop, LA; eleven grandchildren, two nieces, and one nephew. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Lighthouse Family Worship Center in Homer, LA. Pallbearers will be the Ouachita Parish Fire Department Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to the Lighthouse Family Worship Center in Homer, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 5, 2012

Loraine Otwell Funeral services for Loraine Otwell, 76, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 5, 2012, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Dr. Greg Clark will be officiating. Interment will follow at Beulah Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Loraine was born May 11, 1936 in Calhoun, LA and passed away December 3, 2012 in West Monroe. Loraine was a member of Cedar Crest Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Everett Otwell; parents John Walker Russell and Mattie Russell. Loraine is survived by her daughters, Sandy Welch and husband Robert, Tamra Keys and husband James; son, Lance Otwell and wife Tina; sisters, Elaine Ables and Gladys Spurlock; brother, Bobby Russell and wife Helen; sisters-in-law, Gloria Watson, Barbara Bell and Linda Otwell; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandsons: B.J. Welch, Lane Welch, Cody Keys, Gage Otwell, Garrett Otwell and Chad Perot. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 1:00 p.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 December 5, 2012

Charles D. Roberts Funeral services for Charles D. Roberts, 85, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Loch Arbor Baptist Church with Rev. Andy Myrick officiating. Interment will follow at Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Roberts was born on May 20, 1927 in Monroe, LA and passed away on December 3, 2012 in Monroe, LA. He was a longtime owner, operator of Langston's Brake Service in Monroe. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U. S. Navy and was a member and deacon of Loch Arbor Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister and two brothers. Mr. Roberts is survived by his wife of 65 years: Mary Frances Roberts; daughters: Rita Beach, and Melanie Norman and husband, Chuck; sons: Davey Roberts and wife, Jolene and Steve Roberts and wife, Beverly; grandchildren: Jeff Beach, Carrie Cook, Josh Roberts, Lee Roberts, Misty Wilson, and Clay Roberts; 7 great grandchildren; brother: Jessie V. Roberts and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be: Jeff and Garrett Beach, Josh and Lee Roberts, Doug Cook and Randy Nutt. Honorary pallbearers will be Harold Roberts and Danny Wallace. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Wednesday, December 5, 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 December 5, 2012

Ivory Anderson, 94 Ivory Anderson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are noon Thursday at Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Eura Davis, 92 Eura Dell Davis of Monroe, a cook, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at White's Ferry Road Church of God and Christ in West Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Wednesday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Willie Lee Ellis, 68 Willie Lee Ellis of Sterlington died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery, Pioneer.

Jerry Garth, 58 Jerry Ray Garth of Monroe, an employee of Riverworks, died Nov. 28. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at New St. John Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Wednesday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia City Cemetery.

Cathy Goulette, 52 TRANSYLVANIA — Cathy Diane Goulette, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Melbourne Baptist Church, Alsatia. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Modell Head, 82 Modell Head of West Monroe, retired from Graphic Packaging, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun.

Katherine Hollis, 88 SPEARSVILLE — Katherine Hollis, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Union Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Mount Union Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Minor Holmes, 56 WATERPROOF — Minor Holmes, an offshore cement layer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Hubert T. Hooks Jr., 66 MONTICELLO, Ark. — Hubert Thomas "Tommy" Hooks Jr., retired right-of-way agent for Mustang Engineering, died Friday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Frazer Funeral Home, Warren, Ark. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in Adams Singer Cemetery.

Louis Jackson, 53 Louis Ray Jackson of Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe.

John C. Jameson, 89 John C. "Sonny" Jameson of Monroe died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Edward Lawson, 91 Edward Lawson of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Clara LaVall, 80 BASTROP — Clara LaVall, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New St. Paul Church of God in Christ. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Jeruselem Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Robert G. Lewis, 78 FERRIDAY — Robert Gerald Lewis, a retired tool pusher, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Lake St. John Community Church under the direction of Comer Funeral Home.

Eddie Pete, 39 CROWVILLE — Eddie Pete, a TLC Hospice employee, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Wayside Pentecostal Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home.

Verter Qualls, 91 RAYVILLE — Verter Qualls, a cook, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Love and Charity Cemetery.

Milton Randal, 51 LOS ANGELES — Milton Randal, a laborer formerly of Mer Rouge, died Nov. 28. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Friendship Church of God in Christ, Bastrop. Burial will be in Lil Dee Cemetery, Mer Rouge, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Doris E. Thompson, 91 TALLULAH - Doris E. Thompson, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, Tallulah. Visitation is 1 p.m until time of the service.

LeRoy Turner, 65 BATON ROUGE — LeRoy Turner, a cook formerly of St. Joseph, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Burial will be in the National Military Cemetery, Natchez, Miss., under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Dorothy White, 77 RAYVILLE — Dorothy Mae White, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Oak Ridge.

James E. White, 63 SPEARSVILLE — James Ervin White, a laborer, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Union Cemetery.

Nathan Williams, 84 Nathan Williams, of West Monroe, a retired refrigeration serviceman, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Carney, Floyd: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Langford, Katheryn: 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dyers Chapel, Monroe. McCready, Billy Wayne: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Central Missionary Baptist Church, Bastrop. Rials, Ronnie Sr.: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Fellowship Cemetery, Columbia. Skipper, William E. "Bill": 1 p.m. Wednesday, Westside Baptist Church, Delhi.

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

Robert Lee Curtis Funeral services for Robert Lee Curtis, 61, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, December 7, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Rev. Paul Cascio will be officiating assisted by Joey Jones. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Robert was born November 8, 1951 in Bastrop, LA and passed away December 4, 2012 in West Monroe. He was a member of Cedar Crest Baptist Church and served in the United States Navy. Although he was a long time Louisiana resident, he remained an avid Arkansas Razorback fan. Robert is survived by his wife, Julie Curtis; son, Brian Curtis and wife Angela; daughter, Leigh-Ann Curtis Cascio and husband Paul; granddaughters, Marinna Curtis, Dorian Curtis, Mallory Cascio and Marybeth Cascio; sisters, Janet Knight, Marlene Weatherly and husband Mack, and Susan Curtis; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mack Weatherly, Joey Jones, Craig Kent, Stuart Stigall, Larry Bond and Paul Cascio. Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or the charity of the donor's choice . Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 6, 2012

Ola Mae Cox Hodge Funeral services for Mrs. Ola Mae Cox Hodge, age 87, are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, December 7, 2012, at the chapel of Golden Funeral Home with Bro. Kurt Auger and Bro. Bubba Hoggatt officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe, LA. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Golden Funeral Home in Bastrop, LA. Mrs. Hodge, a resident of Sterlington, LA, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2012. She and her husband owned and operated Western Auto in Sterlington for many years. She retired as a bookkeeper from Sterlington Auto Parts. She was a member of Paron Baptist Church. Mrs. Hodge will be remembered as being a Christian, extremely sweet and generous, an excellent cook, kind, caring, soft-spoken, a true southern lady, and a loyal LSU and Saints football fan. Everyone looked forward to Sunday dinner at Grandma's house. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe L. "Boots" Hodge; parents, John K. and Ada Cox; brothers, Johnny Cox, Eugene Cox, Raymond Cox, Herman Cox; sisters, Lucille Riels, Maggie Carter; and great granddaughter, Tinsley Matte. Mrs. Hodge is survived by her children, Melda Brantley and husband Lanny of Monroe, LA, Joe Hodge and wife Gale of Sterlington, LA, Kathy Matte and husband Bruce of Marion, LA, Becky Hodge of Sterlington, LA, Reta Womble and husband Buddy of Sterlington, LA; grandchildren, Jody Brantley and wife Rena, Shana Sutton and husband Mark, Nathan Brantley and Michael Landers, Tracey Wells and husband Ryan, B.J. Matte and wife Rebecca, Brad Matte and wife Crystal, Heather Chavez and husband Monte, Justin Hodge and wife Lauren, Whitney Hodge and fiance Jason Greer, Jessica Turner and husband Brett, Derek Womble; sister, Barbara Cox and husband Barney; sisters-in-law, Myrine Haacks, Monie Faye Cox, Vera Cox; brothers, Lawrence Cox, Donald Cox and wife Hazel; brother-in-law, Jimmy Hodge; 22 great grandchildren; and 9 great great grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons. The family would like to extend sincere appreciation to Dr. Carter Cox, Teresa Norman, and Nelwyn Knighten for the special care they gave to Mrs. Hodge. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on December 6, 2012

Imogene Elizabeth Horne Lipsey Funeral services for Imogene Elizabeth Horne Lipsey, 98, of Sterlington, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, December 7, 2012, at First Baptist Church, Sterlington, LA, with Rev. J.E. Brown and Rev. Roger Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Lipsey passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at Cherry Ridge Nursing Home. Mrs. Lipsey was preceded in death by her parents, Christopher Horne and Josephine Martin Horne, her husband, Victor Price Lipsey; and sister, Josephine Usery. Survivors include her daughter, Alice Jo Maxey and husband Jimmy; grandson, David Maxey and wife Penny; granddaughter, Vicki Troitski; great-granddaughter, Krystal Maxey; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be deacons of the church. Visitation will be from 4:30 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, at First Baptist Church, Sterlington. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 6, 2012

Barbara "Bobbie" Smith Martin Graveside Services for Mrs. Barbara "Bobbie" Smith Martin, 90, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, December 7, 2012 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA with Rev. Larry O'Dell officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Martin was born on March 17, 1922 in Winnsboro, LA and died in Monroe, LA on December 5, 2012. She retired from Central Bank as a Supervisor with more than 30 years of service. Mrs. Martin loved flowers, gardening, crochet and being with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Morris L. Smith and Norma Shelton Smith Ragland; brothers, James Edward Smith and Maurice "Buddy" Smith and nephew, James Edward "Bubba" Smith, Jr. Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Lynn Nakonecznyj and husband, Zeniov "Nak"; grandson, William "Billy" Storm, Jr. and wife, Molly; great grandchildren, Christin Storm, William Storm, III., Mia and Noah Storm, brother, Billy Smith and wife, Jimmie, nephew, Walt Prewitt and wife, Carolyn; niece, Gloria Williams and husband, Jerry; great niece, Lisa Gwin; great nephews, Kurt and Tracy Williams; sister-in-law, Jane M. Sidden; along with many other nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Thursday December 6, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. The family would like to thank Legacy Hospice and especially Jennifer and the nurses at St. Francis Medical Center for the care of Mrs. Martin 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 December 6, 2012

Mardell Trudnak A funeral mass for Mardell Trudnak, 89, will be 11 a.m. Friday, December 7, 2012 at St. Jude Catholic Church with Father Pike Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at Rose-Neath Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, December 6, 2012, with a vigil service at 6:30 p.m., at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City. Mardell, beloved wife and mother, went home to be with the Lord on December 3, 2012. She was born February 26, 1923 in Eros, LA to Robert Garrett and Josie Inez Walsworth Thompson. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Gerald Stephen Trudnak and sisters, Marie Humphries and Charlene Bailey. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Ervin B. Trudnak of Bossier City; son, Robert Michael Trudnak of Bossier City; daughters, Patricia Keith and husband Ronnie of Bossier City, Pamela Evans and husband Lanie of Houston, TX; daughter-in-law, Joanna Trudnak of Marshall, TX; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Honoring her as pallbearers will be Ryan Trudnak, Brian Trudnak, Ronnie Keith and Lanie Evans. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Bossier City, LA Published in The News Star on December 6, 2012

Lathan P. Williams Graveside services for Lathan P. Williams, 84, of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens in West Monroe with Rev. Chet Thomas officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Mr. Williams was born on July 12, 1928 in Warren, Arkansas and passed away on December 4, 2012 in West Monroe, LA. He was retired co-owner of Brinson, Williams and Clarke Refrigeration Service. Survivors include his wife Montine Malcom Williams; daughter, Mary Lou Jones and husband Terry; sons, Tony Williams, and Jon Williams and wife Pat; brother, Burgess Williams and wife Ophelia; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Online condolence/registry: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 6, 2012

Robert Bingham, 63 WISNER — Robert Bingham, a welder, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Wake services are 7-8 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Hope Estate Cemetery.

Cathryn Brinson, 77 Cathryn Brinson, formerly of Ouachita Parish, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Arnold M. Carpenter, 65 ATHENS — Arnold M. Carpenter, a retired chief of communications with the Ouachita Parish Fire Department, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Lighthouse Family Worship Center, Homer. Graveside services are 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Wanda E. Goodson, 52 STAR CITY, Ark. — Wanda Elizabeth Goodson, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in LA-ARK Cemetery.

Oscar W. Hamilton Sr., 82 TALLULAH — Oscar Wade Hamilton Sr., a retired teacher, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Thursday at Pleasant Grove No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Richard Hart, 53 WINNSBORO — Richard "Ricky" Hart, a pipeline inspector, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Charlie Hopkins, 86 TALLULAH — Charlie Hopkins, a retired farmer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. Thursday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home.

John Jameson, 89 John C. "Sonny" Jameson of Monroe, retired field manager in the oil and gas industry, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 8:30—9:30 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Luther Jones, 83 Luther King "I.K." Jones, an electric company linesman, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner.

Katheryn Langford, 85 Katheryn Langford of Monroe, a housekeeper, died Nov. 28. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Dyer Chapel. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Albirta Lyons, 82 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Albirta Lyons, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at China Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home. Burial will be in China Grove Cemetery.

Joseph B. McKenzie, 36 Joseph B. McKenzie of West Monroe, a salesman with Brokk Inc., died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Cedar Crest Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 2 p.m. Saturday until time of service. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Thu Nguyen, 46 RUSTON — Thu Nguyen, a nail technician, died Wednesday. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday with vigil wake service at 7:30 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Ella Mae Randolph, 80 BASTROP — Ella Mae Allen Randolph, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Stevenson Cemetery.

Dorothy Smith, 74 SHREVEPORT — Dorothy Smith, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 9-11 a.m. Friday at the chapel. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Bettye L. Snipe, 65 RUSTON — Bettye L. Snipe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace Bible Baptist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in Riser Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Gbolohan O. Sokoya, 41 Dr. Gbolohan O. Sokoya of Monroe, a physician, died Nov. 22. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at The First Assembly of God Church, West Monroe. Service of Song will begin at 6 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

Damia Wade, infant Damia Janay Wade of Monroe, the infant daughter of William Jefferson Wade and Allyceeia Howard, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Gary Ward, 72 WINNFIELD — Gary Lloyd Ward, a truck driver, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Southern Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Dodson.

Lewis Wells, 36 OAK GROVE — Lewis Edward "Lee" Wells, a surveyor, died Monday. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Anderson, Ivory: noon Thursday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Davis, Eura Dell: 11 a.m. Thursday, White's Ferry Road Church of God in Christ, West Monroe. Ellis, Willie Lee: 11 a.m. Friday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Garth, Jerry Ray: 11 a.m. Thursday, New St. John Baptist Church. Hollis, Katherine: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Union Baptist Church. LaVall, Clara: 11 a.m. Saturday, New St. Paul Church of God in Christ. Lewis, Robert Gerald: 2 p.m. Thursday, Lake St. John Community Church. Pete, Eddie: 2 p.m. Thursday, Wayside Pentecostal Church, Winnsboro. Qualls, Verter: 1 p.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Randal, Milton: 11 a.m. Friday, Friendship Church of God in Christ, Bastrop. Turner, LeRoy: 1 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, St. Joseph. White, Dorothy Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. White, James Ervin: 2 p.m. Thursday, Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

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

Norma Alice Peacock Adams Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, December 8, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, La, for Norma Adams, 84, who passed away on December 1, 2012 at Rosemont Assisted Living. Reverend Scott Adams, Pastor of McGuire United Methodist Church of West Monroe, La, along with her children will conduct the services. Burial will take place in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe and will follow with a lunch at McGuire United Methodist Church on Arkansas Road for all family and friends. Her children and grandchildren hope you all attend and visit with us after her celebration of life. Norma was born to the late Martin Luther Peacock and Mary Louvenia Varner of West Monroe, La, on March 8, 1928. She grew up at The Old Home Place on Redcut Loop Road in West Monroe, La, leaving home when she graduated from Ouachita Parish High School in 1946. After graduation she began working as a telephone operator at South Central Bell of Monroe, La, and met the man she married, Glenwood Adams. Glen and Norma moved to Lafayette, La, and raised three children in Cajun Country where they were both active in church, children's schooling, and raising a family. In 1974 an opportunity in Glen's work brought them back home to West Monroe to be closer to their roots and family members. Norma again became active with the church, also did volunteer work at Glenwood Hospital, and was always there for the extended family. Her love for life, her children, and grandchildren will never be forgotten. She is survived by three children, David Glen Adams, Brenda Adams Parks and husband Randy Parks, and Gary Paul Adams and wife Janet Ervin Adams; her grandchildren, Lindsey Parks Harrison and husband Jeff Harrison, McKenzie Parks, Emilie Adams, Warren Adams, Rachel Adams, and Heather Adams; one great grandchild, Savanna Harrison; and two siblings, M. L. Peacock and Evelyn Futch. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Frank Peacock, Grant Peacock, Ted Peacock, Aaron Peacock; and sisters, Ruth Wilson and Nita Peacock. Visitation will be Friday, December 7, 2012, 4:30pm to 8:00pm at Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe, La. Pallbearers will include Warren Adams, Randy Futch, Neal Blacketter, Tim Peacock, Larry Rutledge, and Terry Berry. A special thanks to the Rosemont Assisted Living for their love, kindness, and special care given to Mrs. Norma and also to Dr. M. Hayward and Premier Hospice for compassion, understanding, and exceptional medical care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association or McGuire United Methodist Church. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 7, 2012

Gene R. Antley 1932 - 2012 Our beloved "Bopo" passed away as the sun was rising on December 1 in Hanford California after a brief illness. Dad was born in Bastrop Louisiana, met Mom in Oxnard, California, raised his children in Orange County and made Hanford his home for the last 21 years to be closer to his grandchildren. He was their number one advice-giver and cheerleader and they had the privilege of both grandparents attending most all their school and college events as they were growing up. He graduated proudly from the University of Southern California and remained a loyal Trojan fan until the end (no matter how frustrating the season!). Gene leaves behind his wife Marcia of almost 60 years, a son and daughter-in-law Guy and Cindy Antley of Edwardsville, Illinois, and daughter and son-in-law Sandy and Dave McGlothlin of Coalinga. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren, Shauna and her husband Michael Pellauer of Waltham Massachusetts, Lacy Kellom of Redlands, California and Chris McGlothlin of Fresno and a great-grandchild Sadie Ruth whom he was going to see for the first time at Christmas. Dad joins his beloved son Rick, his father, mother, sister and brother in Heaven. "The soul would have no rainbow, had the eyes no tears." John Vance Cheney Published in The News Star on December 7, 2012

Dorothy Carolyn "Nana" Smith Funeral services for Dorothy Carolyn "Nana" Smith, 74, of Shreveport, will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, December 7, 2012, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum chapel with her nephew Rev. Neil Trichell officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Smith passed away Wednesday, December 05, 2012, after a lengthy illness. She was born July 27, 1938 in Transylvania, LA. Mrs. Smith was a resident of Monroe for a number of years before moving to Shreveport. She was a member of Summer Grove Baptist Church. Her favorite things in life included listening to country music, cooking, getting the family together, and joking around. Her sense of humor was one of a kind, and her love for her family was unmatched. The memories of her jokes, antics, and love will never be forgotten, and she will always have a special place in the hearts of her family. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Herman R. Smith; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Collins; and her brother, William C. Collins. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Rickey L. Smith, Randy R. Smith and wife Jeanne, and Dr. Ray D. Smith and wife Tammy; grandchildren, James R. Smith, Sarah E. Marty and husband Ryan, Staci L. Smith, Corey D. Smith, Shelby L. Smith, Luke H. Smith, Alicia Rucker, and Libby Rucker; great grandchildren, Austen Campbell, Aiden Campbell, and Harper Kate Dickerson; siblings, David Collins and wife Carol, Jean Stearns and husband Chuck, Patsy Trichell, Jerry Ray Collins and wife Ferdie; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Honoring Mrs. Smith as pallbearers are James R. Smith, Corey D. Smith, Luke H. Smith, Ryan J. Marty, Barry Collins, and Michael Collins. Visitation will be Friday from 9:00 AM until service time at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum chapel. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at Live Oak Health Center. Please know that Mom truly loved each and every one of you and you will always hold a special place in our hearts for your compassion and devoted attention to her care. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 7, 2012

Irma Lucille Williams Sister Irma Lucille Williams was born in Oak Ridge, LA. on December 27, 1928 to the union of the late Gilmore and Eva White. She attended school and graduated from Monroe Colored High School at 16 years of age. After graduation, she was an educator at her Alma Mater for a number of years. Over the years, she held various occupations, the last of which was a Floral Assistant at Brooks Florist in Monroe, LA. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church where she faithfully served until her death. She departed this life on December 3, 2012 at Saint Francis Medical Center following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Williams, and her son, Minister Donald White. She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters; Barbara Gaines (Dennis), Edith Gray (James), both of Monroe, LA. , and Yolanda Williams of Texarkana, TX; one son, Edwin Williams of Monroe, LA.; two sisters; Mattie Turner (Rubin) , and Carrie McFee (Calvin), both of Monroe, LA.; seven grandchildren; two grand God-daughters ,twelve great-grand children; one great-great grandson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, and the Friendship Baptist Church family. Smith Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 7, 2012

Mattie M. Anderson Mattie M. Anderson of Monroe died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mildred Ashley, 85 Mildred Wilson Ashley of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Robert Brandon, 63 MER ROUGE — Robert Brandon, an Army veteran and former Rimco employee, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Morehouse Baptist Association Building, Bastrop. Burial will be in New Jerusalem Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Herman L. Brown Jr., 69 SAVANNAH, Ga. — Herman Lee Brown Jr. died Nov. 30. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Liberty Christian Center, Winnsboro. Burial will be in the National Cemetery, Savannah, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe

. Robert Curtis, 61 Robert Lee Curtis of West Monroe, retail sales clerk, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

David Finley, 64 David Finley of Monroe died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Riley Green Jr., 47 Riley Green Jr. of Monroe, a private sitter, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Oscar W. Hamilton Sr., 82 TALLULAH — Oscar Wade Hamilton Sr., a retired teacher, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Richard Hart, 53 WINNSBORO — Richard Craig "Ricky" Hart, a pipeline inspector, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Sardis Baptist Church. Burial will be in Lone Cedar Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Minor Holmes, 56 WATERPROOF — Minor Holmes, offshore cement layer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New St. Mark Baptist Church. Burial will be in Myrtle Grove Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Edward Lawson, 91 Edward Lawson of Monroe, a receiving clerk, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Richardson's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Trousdale Hill Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Imogene E. Lipsey, 98 Imogene Elizabeth Horne Lipsey of Sterlington, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Sterlington. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Barbara Martin, 90 Barbara "Bobbie" Smith Martin of West Monroe, a retired banking supervisor, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Thu Nguyen, 46 RUSTON — Thu Nguyen, a nail technician, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday with a vigil wake service at 7:30 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Becky Ann Parker, 62 CROWVILLE — Becky Ann Davis Parker, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Crowville First Baptist Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Gertrude Sellers, 84 Gertrude Sellers of Monroe, a homemaker, died Nov. 26. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Willie Shell, 67 Willie Shell of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Irma L. Williams, 83 Irma Lucille Williams of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe, and 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Josephine L. Williams, 60 RUSTON — Josephine Lyons Williams, a retired nurse's aide, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. David Baptist Church, Vienna. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hills of St. David, Vienna.

Sheila Witherspoon, 53 COLLINSTON — Sheila Witherspoon, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness, Bastrop. Burial will be in Howell Cemetery, Collinston, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bingham, Robert: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner. Brinson, Cathryn: 10 a.m. Friday, Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Ellis, Willie Lee: 11 a.m. Friday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Goodson, Wanda Elizabeth: 10 a.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Hollis, Katherine: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Union Baptist Church. Jameson, John C. "Sonny": 10 a.m. Friday, Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe. Jones, Luther King "I.K.": 11 a.m. Saturday, First Zion Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Langford, Katheryn: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dyer Chapel. LaVall, Clara: 11 a.m. Saturday, New St. Paul Church of God in Christ. Lyons, Albirta: 11 a.m. Saturday, China Grove Baptist Church, Lake Providence. McKenzie, Joseph B.: 3 p.m. Saturday, Cedar Crest Baptist Church, West Monroe. Qualls,Verter: 1 p.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Randal, Milton: 11 a.m. Friday, Friendship Church of God in Christ, Bastrop. Randolph, Ella Mae Allen: 2 p.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Smith, Dorothy: 11 a.m. Friday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Snipe, Betty L.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Grace Bible Baptist Church, Ruston. Sokoya M.D., Gbolohan O.: 2 p.m. Saturday, The First Assembly of God Church, West Monroe. Turner, LeRoy: 1 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, St. Joseph. Wade, Damia Janay: 10 a.m. Saturday, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. White, Dorothy Mae: 11 a.m. Saturday, Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

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

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

Mildred Louise Wilson Ashley Graveside services for Mildred Louise Wilson Ashley, 85, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, December 10, 2012, at Riverview Cemetery with Bro. Eddie L. Simmons, Bro. Roger Stoffer, and Bro. Ronnie Wyrick officiating. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Ashley was born February 15, 1927 in Standard, LA and passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012, at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church. Mrs. Ashley was preceded in death by her husbands, Fred Wilson and James Ashley; two sisters, Velera Wade and Kay Ashley; grandson, Derrick Cole Wilson; and great granddaughter, Sommer Celine Wamble. Survivors include her daughter, Freddie Louise Moyer and husband Del; son, Billy Ray Wilson and wife Paula Kaye; step-daughters, Wanda Frazier and Barbara Clingen; two sisters, Johnnie Simmons and Thelma Robinson; five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Robbie Robinson, Marty Robinson, Monty Robinson, Danny Wilson, Randy Robinson, and Greg Peters. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Boyer, Jr. and J. R. Robinson. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to her longtime companion Jack Combs and the compassionate workers at Homecare Resources and First Choice Hospice. Also they would like to thank her caregivers and granddaughters, Connie Walker, and Haley Boyer and husband Jerry, and great granddaughter, Kristin Walker. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association to find a cure for this horrible disease. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 9, 2012

Ronda Leigh Doughty Funeral services for Ronda Leigh Doughty Cascio, age 44 of Monroe, will be held Monday, December 10, 2012 at First United Methodist Church in Monroe with Dr. Larry Stafford officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Ronda was born February 1, 1968 in Monroe to Ronald Doughty and Penny Brooks Doughty. She died in Ruston December 6, 2012. Ronda was known for her diligence in achieving her goals, and worked from the time she was fifteen years old. As an RN, Ronda achieved a masters degree from Loyola University and became a successful nurse practitioner in New Orleans, then in Monroe. She was known for her kindness and gentle manner with her patients, as well as with friends and family. From the time she was a little girl, Ronda showed special kindness to animals. Ronda was known for her glowing smile and radiant beauty. In her spare time, Ronda enjoyed cooking and spending time with family. She shared a special bond with her sisters, Buffy and Ashley. Her greatest loves were her two beloved children, Molly and Thomas. Ronda is preceded in death by her parents, Penny Brooks Doughty and Ron Doughty, and her grandparents. Ronda Leigh Doughty Cascio is survived by her son: Thomas Brooks Cascio; her daughter: Molly Jean Long; her sisters: Elizabeth Brooks Walton of Mobile, AL and Ashley Doughty Able and husband Marc LeBlanc Able of Monroe; her half brother: Joey Byrd; her nieces: Venice Brooks Carr, Grace Isabelle Walton, Lillian Key Thomas and Amelia Joy Thomas, as well as her aunts and other family members. Visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon until service time at 2:00 PM at First United Methodist in Monroe Monday December 10, 2012. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com. Published in The News Star on December 9, 2012

Velma L. Stewart Dunn Graveside services for Velma L. Stewart Dunn, 81, of Rayville, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 9, 2012 at Forest Cemetery, Forest, LA with Rev. Roger Johnson officiating under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Mrs. Dunn was born April 16, 1931 in Eudora, AR and passed away Friday, December 7, 2012 in Rayville, LA. Survivors include children, Gloria Jean Clack and husband, Alan of Rayville; Bruce Stewart and wife, Roxie of Rayville; Carolyn Dear and husband, Jim of Rayville; 6-grandchildren, Scott Clack and wife, Kim of Rayville; Jeremy Clack and wife, Elizabeth of Monroe; Brian Stewart of Bossier City; Christopher Stewart and wife, E.D. of Shreveport; Elizabeth Dear of Rayville; Rebecca Dear of Rayville; 6-great grandchildren; 3-sisters, Jane Symons of Shreveport; Peggy Kemp of Pioneer; Jackie Shannon of Shreveport; brother, James Smith of Little Rock, AR; host of nieces and nephews. To leave condolences for the family go to brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on December 9, 2012

Charlie Elmer Sowell Charlie Elmer Sowell, age 85, died Friday December 7, 2012 at his residence in Winnsboro, following an extended illness. Graveside funeral services with full military honor's, will be held on Monday, December 10, 2012 at the Old Bethel Cemetery in Clarks with the Bro. Jimmy Goodman officiating. Services are under direction of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, where visitation will be on Sunday December 9, 2012 from 5PM until 9PM. Charlie Elmer Sowell was born on February 12, 1927 in Grant Parish to the union of his parents, John Bradford Sowell and Betty Elizabeth Brown Sowell. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife, Clovie Lee Sowell; his grandson, Jason N. Bass ; his brother Sebron R. Sowell, and his sister Ollie Mae Willey. Mr. Sowell was a U S Navy Veteran, having served both in World War II and the Korean Conflict, and retired as a police officer, having worked with numerous Law Enforcement Agencies in Louisiana. Survivors include, two daughters; Phyllis Sowell Cruse and husband Wayne of Winnsboro; and Pam Sowell Bass and husband Ivan of West Monroe; his sister-in-law, Joyce Sowell; and his grandchildren, Cindy Smith, Amber Parker, DeShay Sikes, Keegan Cruse, Shelley Wollerson, Paul Bass, Daniel Bass, Amanda Cagle, and Jessica McMichael. He also leaves fifteen great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers will be Todd Parker, Keegan Cruse, James Wollerson, Paul Bass, Daniel Bass, and Rusty Sowell. Honorary pallbearers include Chris Sowell, Dennis Willey, and Brad Willey. Online registry/condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home 7131 U S Highway 165 Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on December 9, 2012

Mattie M. Anderson, 92 Mattie M. Anderson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

David L. Finley, Sr., 64 DOWNSVILLE — David Lee Finley Sr., a welder, died Nov. 30. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Henry Florsheim Jr., 64 Henry Florsheim Jr. of West Monroe, a retired cook, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Clarence Gibbs 55 TALLULAH — Clarence Gibbs, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Cassile C. Hall, 82 Cassile C. Hall of Monroe a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mebble Hinton, 79 WINNSBORO — Mebble Parker Hinton, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Olline Killian, 86 CROWVILLE — Olline Killian, owner of OKillian Realty, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Ashley, Mildred Louise Wilson: 2 p.m. Monday, Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Barber, Allen: 11 a.m. Monday, Magnolia City Cemetery, Monroe. Thomas, Marlon Lee: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Epps Church of God in Christ, Epps.

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

Tollie E. Baugh, 90 Tollie E. Baugh, 90 of West Monroe, a retired Manville foreman, died Saturday. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lapine Assembly of God Church West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in Head Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe.

Louise Choat, 87 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Louise Choat, a homemaker, died Dec. 3. Funeral arrangements are pending at Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence.

Clayton P. DeFreese Jr., 63 BONITA — Clayton P. "Sonny" DeFreese Jr., a U.S. National Guard technician, died Saturday. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

Flora M. Hinton, 79 WINNSBORO — Flora Mebble Parker Hinton, a veterinarian assistant, died Saturday. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Burial will be in Lone Cedar Cemetery.

Olline Killian, 86 CROWVILLE — Olline Killian, a realtor, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

Hayden T. Ragland, Infant LAKE PROVIDENCE — Hayden Thomas Ragland, the infant son of Jessica Ragland, died Wednesday. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Lake Providence City Cemetery.

Joshua J. Richardson, 38 Joshua Jordan Richardson, 38, of West Monroe, a student and substitute teacher, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Charlie E. Sowell, 85 WINNSBORO — Charlie Elmer Sowell, a retired police officer died Friday. Graveside funeral services are 11 a.m. Monday at the Old Bethel Cemetery at Clarks. Visitation is 9-10:30 a.m. Monday at Riser Funeral Home of Columbia.

Jewel Stephenson, 87 BASTROP — Jewel Eleanor "Granny" Stephenson, formerly of Eudora, Ark., a retired quality control inspector for the Eudora Garment Factory, died Saturday. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Thursday at New Hope Baptist Church, Eudora. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop, and prior to service at the church. Burial is in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Eudora.

James L. Sullivan, 81 OAK GROVE — James L. Sullivan, a businessman, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove.

Troy L. Sullivan, 85 TRANSYLVANIA — Troy Lee Sullivan died Friday. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Transylvania Baptist Church in Transylvania. Visitation is from noon until 1 p.m. at the church. Burial is in Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home of Lake Providence.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Anderson, Mattie M.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe. Ashley, Mildred Louise Wilson: 2 p.m. Monday, Riverview Cemetery, Monroe. Barber, Allen: 11 a.m. Monday, Magnolia City Cemetery, Monroe. Finley, David L. Sr.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Thomas, Marlon Lee: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Epps Church of God in Christ, Epps.

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

Tollie E. Baugh Funeral services for Mr. Tollie E. Baugh, 90, will be held at 2pm on Tuesday December 11, 2012 at Lapine Assembly of God Church with Rev. Gene Benson and Rev. Buddy Wade officiating. Interment will follow with Military Rites at Head Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Baugh was born in Luna, LA on April 20, 1922 and passed from this life on Saturday afternoon December 8, 2012 at Cornerstone Hospital after a brief illness. He was a resident of West Monroe, retired railroad foreman with Manville, a member of Cypress Baptist Church and served in the United States Air Force during WWII. He is preceded in death by his wife Marjorie Baugh, two step- sons Harvel and Jerry Christy. Survivors include his daughter Cheryl Jones and husband Butch; grandchildren Chris Christy, Carla Ronquille and husband Marcelle, Brandy Lowery and husband Oliver, Nathan Christy, Jerry Jones and wife Megan; also survived by 14 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jerry Jones, Oliver Lowery, Marcelle Ronquille, Roland Hendrix, Justin Hendrix, and Jerry Hendrix. Friends may call for visitation on Monday after 5pm until 8pm at the church. Online guest book at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 11, 2012

Irvin R. Bryan Funeral services for Irvin R. Bryan, 97 of Mer Rouge, LA, formerly of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, December 12, 2012, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Gordon Dean and Rev. Larry Lanier will be officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Bryan was born December 5, 1915 in Downsville, LA and passed away December 9, 2012 in Bastrop, LA. He was a devoted family man who enjoyed working well into his eighties and loved gardening. Mr. Bryan was preceded in death by his wife Levie Mae of seventy six years. Mr. Bryan is survived by his daughter, Bobbye Jones; son, Stanley Bryan and wife Delores; grandchildren; Ronny Jones and wife Maureen, Gregory Jones, Rusty Bryan and wife Khristina; 5 great-grandchildren, Emily Bryan, Nathaniel Bryan, Abigail Bryan, Trevor Jones and Chandler Jones; brother, Rev. Jesse and wife Beverly; sisters; Ruth Phillips and husband Donald, Mary Massart, Faye Lanier and husband Rev. Larry Lanier and Ola Mae and Jim Wallace. Pallbearers will be Gregory Jones, Trevor Jones, Billy Bryan, Ronny Jones, Troy Hinton and Archie Lee Harrell. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 1:00 PM until service time at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 11, 2012

Henry Prager Florsheim, Jr. Better known as Papa Flo, Henry Prager Florsheim, Jr., of West Monroe, LA, died Saturday, December 8, 2012, after a lifelong battle against conformity. A celebration of his life will be held at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, on Tuesday, December 11, 2012, from 2:30 PM until 4:00 PM, followed by an even bigger celebration at Enoch's Pub. Born on October 19, 1948, to Henry Prager Florsheim and Annie Sue Miller Florsheim, Papa Flo is most remembered for his free spirit, his love of animals, his psychedelic van and his colorful wardrobe. He was a talented baseball player, still holding the American Legion record with a batting average of 1000%, after he broke his leg sliding into third base during his first at bat of the season. Papa Flo graduated from Neville High School in 1966 and Northeast Louisiana University in 1973. He served in the United States Air Force from 1968 to 1971, stationed in Biloxi, Tampa and Zweibrucken, Germany. He was an avid LSU and Saints fan, travelling to many games with his sons, including the 2003 LSU BCS Championship victory over Oklahoma. Papa Flo was also known for being a great baseball coach, beach volleyball player, trivia king, Q*bert champion, pizza cook, sci-fi lover, corvette enthusiast, world traveler and all-around hippie. He is survived by his wife and partner of 22 years Carla, his children Henry, Jay and Susan and their spouses; and his grandchildren Payton, Caroline, Isabelle, Johnathan, Emily Jen, Liliana and Elizabeth. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter or River Cities Humane Society for Cats. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 11, 2012

Olline N. Killian Funeral services for Mrs. Olline N. Killian, 86, will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 11, 2012, at First Baptist Church Crowville with the Revs. William Busby, Terry Ganey and Keith Dowden officiating. Interment will follow at Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Mrs. Killian passed from this life on Friday December 7, 2012 at Rapides Regional Medical Center Alexandria after a brief illness. She was born August 15, 1926 in Crowville and was a graduate of Crowville High School and Bish-Mathis Institute in Monroe. She served as executive secretary of the Northeast Soil and Water Conservation district for many years, active in the state and federal Ladies Auxiliary of Conservation Districts. Her travels with this group took her to a memorable tea with First Lady Pat Nixon and the embarking ceremony, at the White House in 1972 on the day President Nixon left for his historic first trip to China. Olline founded O.Killian realty in 1986 and built her agency to one of the largest in the Delta. She ran her business with honest and integrity and opened many perversely closed doors to hundreds of families first homes. She ran her business with the same passion with which she loved her large extended family. She love to travel and extensively did so; she especially enjoyed her fall trips to New England with her late husband. She was a faithful and lifetime member of First Baptist Church Crowville. Mrs. Killian was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Phil Killian, her parents Florence and Jake Netherland, her brothers Herman, Cedell, Lattniss, Woodie, J. H., C. M., and Oneal Netherland; sisters Vaudie King, Cora Avis Wilkerson and Verdue Hardin. She is survived by her sons Phillip Killian of Wisner and Tommy Killian of Crowville; sisters-in-law Catherine Netherland of Tulsa, OK and Dodie Procissi of Broken Arrow, OK; brother-in-law Robert Hardin of Tyler, Texas; also by best friends first cousin Mary Alice Parsons of Monroe and niece Pat King of Crowville; also survived by a host of nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Pallbearers will be Steve Hardin, J. R. Netherland, Jake Netherland, Steve Pylant, Tim Pylant and Don Riser. Visitation will be at the church after 12:00 noon until time of service. Memorials preferred to one's choice. Online guest book at www.gillfirstnational.com Gill First National Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on December 11, 2012

Gay Nell Lane Middleton Funeral services for Gay Nell Lane Middleton, 58, will be held at 10:30 AM at First Baptist Church, Rayville, LA on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home with Dr. Eddie Wren and Rev. Joe Senn officiating. Gay Nell was born September 19, 1954 to Alvin and Mary Lou Lane and passed away Monday, December 10, 2012 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Gay Nell was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Lou Lane and sister, Patricia Lane Green. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Ronald Middleton of Rayville, LA; 3-children, Dan Middleton and wife, Tam of Rayville, LA; Catherine Middleton of Rayville, LA; Josh Middleton and wife, Amy of Jonesboro, LA; 4-grandchildren, Caitlin Middleton, Sophie Middleton, Emma Claire Middleton and Allie Middleton; father, Alvin Lane of Rayville, LA; sibling, Bubba Lane and wife, Ann of Rayville, LA; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be Brian Herrington, Jason Middleton, Paul Middleton, Brady Middleton, Mark Middleton and Andy Stephenson. Honorary pallbearers will be Janet Boles Crawford, Cheryl Adams, Paula Yarbrough, Amy Zaunbrecher, Melissa Smith, Genie Marsalas, Vicki Fruge, Sara Ware, Gail Greer, Rachel Stephenson, Gail Morris and Carolyn Grantham. Visitation is 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at First Baptist Church, Rayville, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society . To leave condolences for the family go to brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on December 11, 2012

Veronica Estelle Adams Jarrette Miles Memorial services for Veronica Miles "Ramsey", 86, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012 in the Chapel of Christus St. Joseph's Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA. with Rev. William Smith officiating. Mrs. Miles passed away on November 13, 2012. She was born on July 4, 1926 in Gloucester, England, the Village of Cinderford. Mrs. Miles was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Adams & Doris Adams; sister, Marjorie Christy; brothers, Clive Adams & Glen Adams. Survivors include her sisters, Audrey Townsend of Gloucester, England and Wendy Bell of Manchester, England; son, Gerald L. Jarrette & wife Eileen of West Monroe, La; daughter, Lesley A. Miles Jacques & husband Colin of Dorset, England; granddaughter, Karen Brownell & husband Chris and Brittany Bird & husband Rob; great-grandchildren, Averi Brownell, Dean Brownell & Fox Bird. In England, during WWII, Veronica met and married PFC Charles L. Jarrette of Baskin, La who was KIA. Later she married Torry L. Miles of Bristol, England and made their home in Monroe, La. where she remained after his death. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at St. Joseph's Assisted Living, especially Sister Elizabeth Cahill, Michelle Musgrove, Brandon Brantley and all the resident associates. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, La Published in The News Star on December 11, 2012

Kathleen Elizabeth Lyons Moore Funeral services for Kathleen Elizabeth Lyons Moore, 88, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 12, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Start Cemetery. Mrs. Moore passed away Sunday, December 9, 2012, at Christus St. Joseph's Home. She was a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond L. Moore; sisters, Mamie Lyons, Helen Nolan, and Nellie Eager; and brothers, Edward Lyons, Harrison Lyons, and Lee Lyons. Survivors include her sons, Ronald E. Moore and wife Deborah, Wayne E. Moore, and Charles Ray Moore and wife Peggy; sister, Bernice Keeter; nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Erwin Sanchez, Danny Bosecker, Jonathan Cooper, and David Moore. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:00 AM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to Lakeshore Baptist Church or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 11, 2012

Joshua Jordan Richardson Funeral services for Joshua "Josh" Jordan Richardson 38, of West Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Fair Park Baptist Church. Rev. Waymond Warren and Don DeLukie will officiate. Interment will follow at Wilkes Family Cemetery Farmerville, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Josh was a member of Fair Park Baptist Church and he coached and umpired Dixie Youth Baseball and coached WOYSA football. He coached Will in soccer, baseball, football and basketball. Josh had a love for LSU and Saints Football. During his high school and college years, he served as a counselor for Med Camps of Louisiana, a summer camp for disabled and terminally ill children. Josh attended Louisiana Delta Community College and was a substitute teacher for the OPSB. Memorial donations may be made to Fair Park Baptist Church and Med Camps of Louisiana. Josh is survived by his wife, Meredith Richardson; son, Wilson "Will" Jordan Richardson; mother, Phyllis Hall Grigson; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lynn and Charles Heard; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jessica and Ryan Walling; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin F. Hall and grandparents, Jake and Erma Jean Richardson. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 11, 2012

Annelle Wood White Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 2:30 PM at Saulters Moore Funeral Chapel in Prentiss, MS for Mrs. Annelle White, age 65, of Byram, MS who passed away December 9, 2012. Interment will follow at Brady Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 11:30 AM until 2:30 PM at Saulters Moore Funeral Home in Prentiss, MS. Saulters Moore Funeral Home of Prentiss is in charge of all arrangements. Mrs. Rachel Annelle White was born in Silver Creek, MS on October 1, 1947. She was the daughter of Albert Prentiss Wood and Nelda Speights Wood. She had worked as a Secretary and was a receptionist with Kansas City Hospice. She was a member of Lee's Summit Baptist Temple in Lee's Summitt, MO. Mrs. White is survived by her husband, Charles "Chuck" White, Sr. Of Byram, MS; her son, Charles "Sonny" White, Jr. (Candre) of Campti, LA; her daughter, Precia Pedersen (Tony) of Petal, MS; nine grandchildren; her mother, Nelda Speights Wood of Monroe, LA; her brother, Albert Wood (Lucy) of Farmerville, LA; and her sister, April Coy (Mark) of Columbia, LA. She was preceded in death by her father, her paternal grandparents, Rev. Henry & Ora Wood, and her maternal grandparents, Boyd & Mae Speights. Online condolences and a guest registry are available at www.saultersmoorefuneralhome.com. Published in The News Star on December 11, 2012

Willie L. Driver, 65 Willie L. Driver of Monroe, self-employed, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Pamela S. Duke, 55 Pamela Suzanne Duke died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gayla Traina Cemetery, Jonesboro.

Steven Lee Foster, 46 OAK GROVE — Steven Lee Foster, a mechanic, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Gary W. Haggart, 63 BASKIN — Gary W. Haggart, manager and overseer of The Company Farms, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens.

Lewis A. Jordan, 78 COLUMBIA — Lewis Arvil Jordan, a grocery store owner, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks.

Olline N. Killian, 86 CROWVILLE — Olline N. Killian, a realtor, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Crowville. Visitation is noon Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Albert A. Mason, 99 Albert Arthur Mason of Monroe, a C.P.A., died Monday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Rufus McClodden Sr., 78 TALLULAH — Rufus McClodden Sr., a laborer, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Rosie L. Robinson, 87 LAS VEGAS — Rosie L. Robinson, formerly of Newellton, a nurse's aide, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Shackleford Baptist Church, Newellton. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Newellton.

Mary A. Rushing, 77 JONESVILLE — Mary Alice Rushing died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Utility Baptist Church, Jonesville. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. Tuesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Harrisonburg Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

James L. Sullivan, 81 OAK GROVE — James L. Sullivan, a businessman, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Red Wing Cemetery, near Oak Grove.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Anderson, Mattie M.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Riverside Baptist Church, Monroe. Baugh, Tollie E.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Lapine Assembly of God Church, West Monroe. DeFreese Jr., Clayton P. "Sonny": 2 p.m. Tuesday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Finley, David L. Sr.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Hinton, Flora Mebble Parker: 2 p.m. Friday, Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Ragland, Hayden Thomas: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cox Funeral Home. Stephenson, Jewel Eleanor "Granny": 2 p.m. Thursday, New Hope Baptist Church, Eudora. Sullivan, Troy Lee: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Transylvania Baptist Church, Transylvania. Thomas, Marlon Lee: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Epps Church of God in Christ, Epps.

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

Russell Duke Humphrey Russell Duke Humphrey, 88, passed away on December 10th, 2012 in Flower Mound, TX after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 14th, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Marks United Methodist Church on the Reservoir, 400 Grants Ferry Road, Brandon, MS with burial at 1:30 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Winona, MS. Visitation will be on Thursday, December 13th, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home, 1161 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, MS and on Friday, December 14th, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at St Marks UMC. He was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Eula Whitmire Humphrey. He is survived by his wife, Jerry Craft Humphrey, son Ron Humphrey and wife Teresa of Brandon, MS; daughter Joyce H. Camp and husband Steve of Sugar Hill, GA; son Bill Humphrey and wife Sue Ann of Apple Valley, MN; daughter Beth H. Whitmore and husband Bobby of Flower Mound, TX; grandchildren Jonathan Humphrey, Whitney Humphrey, Mac May, Brian May, Stephen Camp, Tracy Monacella, Kristin Holland, Brandon and Bailey Whitmore, and great grandchildren Rory and Noah Humphrey, Cali and Laney May, Maddox and Molly May, Abigail Camp, and Colton and Chase Holland. Mr. Humphrey, a native of Mississippi, was a Sergeant in the Army, 513th Airborne Signal Company, 13th Airborne Division during WWII and was stationed in France. As a Messenger Dispatcher his proudest moment was assisting in decoding the message of the announcement of the German surrender for the General in charge of his Division. A graduate of Mississippi State University, he worked for Burroughs Corporation for 33 years until his retirement and relocation to Monroe, LA. Always the consummate salesman who loved to help his customers, he returned to work for MBF Corporation and later Kaeser & Blair. He was always very involved with the United Methodist Church. He helped found and was a charter member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church on the Reservoir in Brandon, MS and was an active member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church on the Bayou in Monroe, LA. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Marks UMC of Brandon, MS or St. Marks UMC of Monroe, LA. Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home Jackson, MS Published in The News Star on December 13, 2012

Owen Michael Simmons, Newborn Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born, I set you apart. Jeremiah 1:5. Heaven's gain was our loss when our angel was called by The Lord. Owen Michael Simmons left us too soon on Monday, December 10, 2012. Owen is being greeted in Heaven by his Grandfather, Dannie Simmons; Cousin, Dustin Scott; and his Aunt, Penny Arender. Owen is mourned on Earth by his parents, Michael and Traci Simmons of West Monroe; his twin brother, brother, and sister, Ethan, Logan, and Laela Simmons; his grandparents Sandra Simmons of West Monroe, Steve and Becky Arender of Mt. View, Ar. and Billy and Nancy Odaware of West Monroe; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and loving friends. Graveside service will be held at Hasley Cemetery, Arkansas Road, West Monroe on Friday, December 14, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Michael Lewis officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting toys for children and youth. The toys will be donated to a charitable organization in Owen's name. You may sign Owen's online guest book at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements by Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1321 North 7th Street, West Monroe, 318-323-9614. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 13, 2012

Evelyn Steen Taylor Graveside service for Evelyn Steen Taylor, 80, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, December 14, 2012 at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Taylor was born on January 16, 1932 in Monroe, LA and passed away December 10, 2012 in Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Capt. Ralph R. Taylor, Jr., Aircraft Commander; brother, Mike Steen and sister, Dorothy Steen Booth. She was a retired educator, teaching 3rd grade at East Union Academy in Marion, LA. She had a passion for wildlife and for many years Mrs. Taylor and her husband, Ralph enjoyed raising and riding Arabian horses on their farm. She was a member of the National Wildlife Federation as well as an avid writer. Her work can be found in her book, "Pebbles Here and There" as well as the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Turner Gregory; grandsons, Daniel Shawn Gregory, Christopher Lee Gregory, and Dylan Michael Robertson; brother, Ernest M. Steen; nephew, Kenneth E. Booth and niece, Sandy Mills. Visitation will be from 10:30 AM until 12:00 noon on Friday, December 14, 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 December 13, 2012

Louise C. Choat, 87 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Louise C. Choat, a retired nurse, died Dec. 4. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. Sunday until service time at the church. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery, Forest, under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Willie Lee Driver, 65 Willie Lee Driver of Monroe, self-employed auto technician, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Life Full Gospel Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Riley Green, 47 BASTROP — Riley Green, a private sitter, died Dec. 4. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Morehouse Baptist Association Building. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at New Jerusalem No. 2. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Cassile C. Hall, 82 Cassile Carter Hall of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Louis Jackson, 53 Louis Jackson of Monroe, a laborer, died Dec. 2. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Barbara S. Johnson, 78 Barbara S. Johnson of West Monroe, a retired secretary, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cedar Crest Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Willie J. Johnson, 50 Willie James Johnson of Monroe, a line worker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Baby R. McGhee, 78 BONITA — Baby Ruth McGhee, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joe C.M.E. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in St. Joe Cemetery.

Bazzell W. Morrison, 77 MER ROUGE — Bazzell W. Morrison, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Galilee Baptist Church, Collinston. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Roderick Price, 37 CROSSETT, Ark. — Roderick Price died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Union Baptist Church, Wilmot, Ark. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Union Baptist Cemetery, Wilmot, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Pauline Roberson, 58 Pauline Roberson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rhymes Cemetery, Monroe.

Alfred Sampson, 71 Alfred Sampson of Monroe, a picture framer, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Berean Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Lane Chapel Cemetery, Calhoun.

Willie Mae Shell, 67 Willie Mae Shell of Monroe, a supervisor, died Dec. 4. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Maria C. Tucker, 52 Maria C. Tucker of West Monroe, a nurse, died Saturday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Murtis L. Washington, 72 LAS VEGAS — Murtis Lindsey Washington, formerly of Pioneer, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery, Pioneer, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Brown, Bruce: 11 a.m. Saturday, Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Carroll, Charles Lavonne: noon Saturday, Community of Christ Church, Eros. Duke, Pamela Suzanne: 2 p.m. Thursday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Hinton, Flora Mebble Parker: 2 p.m. Friday, Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Merritt, Dulcie Ruth Geter: 11 a.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church, Vidalia. Newell, Beverly Ann: 11 a.m. Saturday, North Star Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Ramsey, Johnnie Pickett Messinger: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Friendship Baptist Church. Richardson, Joshua "Josh" Jordan: 10 a.m. Saturday, Fair Park Baptist Church. Skipper, Bobbie Jean Metcalf: 2 p.m. Thursday, Liberty Worship Center, Jonesville. Stephenson, Jewel Eleanor "Granny": 2 p.m. Thursday, New Hope Baptist Church, Eudora.

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

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

Pauline Roberson Funeral Services for Pauline Roberson, 58, of Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Bro. Tommy Arnold officiating. Interment will follow at Rhymes Cemetery in Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Roberson was born on November 13, 1954 in Monroe, LA and passed away on December 12, 2012 in Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Betty Jean Barmore and a sister, Wanda Sue Barmore. She is survived by her husband, James Edward Roberson; daughters, Cynthia Roberson Pippins and husband, Russell, Jamie Roberson Williams and husband, David, and Crystal Roberson Chavers; son, J. C. Washington Roberson II and wife, Michelle; sisters, Geraldine Brown, Linda Barmore, Becky Navarro, and Dorothy Collins; brother, Edward Barmore; 14 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday, December 14, 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 December 14, 2012

Helen Ruth Durbin Maxwell Watson Funeral services for Helen Ruth Durbin Maxwell Watson, of Quitman, will be held on Friday, December 14, 2012 at Fellowship Baptist Church in Quitman, LA., at 2p.m. with Bro. Craig Stephens and Rev. Robert Tyler officiating. Interment will follow in the Fellowship Cemetery. Mrs. Maxwell-Watson was born on August 28, 1938 and passed away on December 12, 2012 due to complications with cancer. She was 74. Survivors include her husband, Melvin Carroll "Sonny" Watson of Jonesboro, LA, two daughters, Sharon Moore and husband Kevin of West Monroe, LA, Lori Toms and husband Johnny of Quitman, LA, two sons, Rondy David Maxwell of Quitman, LA and Mike Maxwell and wife Jill of Jonesboro, LA, two brothers, Donald Durbin and wife Carol of Winnfield, LA and Marvin Durbin of Kissemmee, FL, nine grandchildren, Sarah Maxwell, Johnathan Toms, Jamie Toms, Amanda Martin and husband Allen, Cammie Maxwell, Drew Maxwell, Cassie Maxwell, Tina Owens and husband Jesse and Daniel Moore, eight great-grandchildren, Ansley Toms, Max Toms, Joey Toms, Scarlett Toms, Victoria Toms, Emma Martin, Avery Martin and Thomas Owens, two step-children, Sonny Watson and wife Stacy of Calhoun, LA, and Sabrina McDonald and husband Nathan of Jonesboro, LA, and five step-grandchildren, Christopher Watson, Zach Watson, Marley Watson, Logan McDonald and Landon McDonald and one step-great-grandchild, Isabella Watson. Mrs. Watson was preceded in death by her first husband, David Maxwell, her parents, Damons and Lena Durbin, one granddaughter, Tori Toms and two brothers, Raymond and Doyle Durbin. Pallbearers will include Andy Maxwell, Kenneth Folden, Ricky Maxwell, Jimmy Teat and Dr. Stephen Maxwell. Honorary pallbearers will include, Buster Tumlin, Eddie Maxwell, Jerry Maxwell, Danny Maxwell and Ronnie Maxwell. You may send condelences and view our website at www.edmondsfuneralhome.com Published in The News Star on December 14, 2012

Christine M. Albritton, 92 FARMERVILLE — Christine Mann Albritton, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Wards Chapel Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery.

Ruthie Allen, 90 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Ruthie Allen, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at New Light Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Harris Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Light Cemetery.

Bruce Brown, 58 Bruce Brown of Monroe, a para-professional supervisor, died Dec. 6. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe.

Robert Davis Sr., 73 Robert Davis Sr. of Monroe, a deputy sheriff, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Joyce Fain, 88 WINNSBORO — Joyce Fain, a retired nurse, died Thursday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Dorothy Gilmore, 81 SUGARLAND, Texas — Dorothy Mae Gilmore, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at 14th District Building, Minden. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Minden. Burial will be in Allen Cemetery, Minden.

Rufus McClodden Sr. 78 TALLULAH — Rufus McClodden Sr., a heavy equipment operator, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John of Mound Project. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Cellar Cemetery.

Lalah Mercer, 79 HOBART, Ind. — Lalah Perkins "Perky" Isley Mercer, formerly of Winnfield, a retired church music secretary, died Thursday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Winnfield. Arrangements are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Willie Searcy, 88 WINNSBORO — Willie Mae Searcy, a cook, died Saturday. Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at True Gospel Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cuba Cemetery, Gilbert.

Tressie H. Siddon, 99 BASKIN — Tressie H. Siddon died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Baskin Baptist Church. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Evelyn S. Taylor, 80 Evelyn Steen Taylor of Monroe died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation is 10:30 a.m. until noon at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

John A. Williams, 78 DUBACH — John A. Williams, a retired supervisor of maintenance at Louisiana Tech University, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Zion No. 2 Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Carroll, Charles Lavonne: noon Saturday, Community of Christ Church, Eros. Choat, Louise C.: 2 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Driver, Willie Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Life Full Gospel Church, Monroe. Green, Riley: 1 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Baptist Association Building, Bastrop. Hall, Cassile Carter: 2 p.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Hinton, Flora Mebble Parker: 2 p.m. Friday, Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Jackson, Louis: 2 p.m. Friday, Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. McGhee, Baby Ruth: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Joe C.M.E., Bonita. Morrison, Bazzell W.: 1 p.m. Sunday, Galilee Baptist Church, Collinston. Newell, Beverly Ann: 11 a.m. Saturday, North Star Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Price, Roderick: 1 p.m. Saturday, Union Baptist Church, Wilmot, Ark. Ramsey, Johnnie Pickett Messinger: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Friendship Baptist Church. Richardson, Joshua "Josh" Jordan: 10 a.m. Saturday, Fair Park Baptist Church. Roberson, Pauline: 10 a.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Sampson, Alfred: 11 a.m. Saturday, Berean Baptist Church, Monroe. Shell, Willie Mae: 2 p.m. Saturday, Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe. Tucker, Maria C.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Washington, Murtis Lindsey: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Pioneer.

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

Christine Mann Albritton Christine Mann Albritton, 92, of Farmerville, LA was born May 1, 1920, and entered Heaven's gate on December 13, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 15, 2012, at the Ward Chapel Church of Christ in Farmerville with Brother Larry White and Brother Terry Cole officiating. She was a long-time resident at Arbor Lake Nursing Facility in Farmerville. In her early years at Arbor Lake, she enjoyed helping other residents and employees and participated in all activities. She especially enjoyed singing and the music provided by area churches and organizations. Her loving caretaker role was always notable in her life. Mrs. Albritton was an excellent cook who enjoyed preparing meals for her family and there was always enough for an extra plate. A delicious meal consisting of the fruits and vegetables from their garden was on their table every day. She was a member of Ward Chapel Church of Christ in Farmerville. Her unwavering faith in God carried her through trials and sorrow in her life. Mrs. Albritton was married to the late Ollie Lee Albritton for 63 years. Other family members preceding her in death were son Jerry Lane Albritton; grandson Ashley Lane Albritton; and siblings Charlie C. Mann, Lavelle Mann, Clyde D. Mann and Lehman Mann. She is survived by her sons: Loye and his wife Kathy, and Roye and his wife Donna. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Brent Albritton and wife Leslie, Donna Frank and husband John, Melinda Murphy and husband Tim, Anne Marie Ambrose and husband Chase, and Derek Albritton and wife Candace. She also had four great-grandchildren: Kaitlyn Frank, Lane Krickel, Michael Murphy, and Nicole Carpenter and one sister, Lillie V. Colvin and husband, Bobby Gene. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on December 15, 2012

Paul Brodie Funeral services for Paul Brodie, 44, of Calhoun, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 16, 2012 in the Chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Paul passed away Thursday, December 13, 2012, at his residence. Paul worked for over ten years at the Ouachita Parish Sherriff's Office and retired as a Sergeant. He taught at the North Delta Regional Training Academy. After retiring from the Sherriff's Office, he worked in the construction business at Brodie Construction. He was a good and loving father. Survivors include his children, Kara Delyn Brodie and Brittany Ann Brodie; parents, Bill and Sue Brodie; sister, Wendy Newsom; brother, Ben Brodie and wife Holly; nieces and nephews, Daniel, Rachel, Mary and David; grandfather, James Bond, Sr.; uncles, James Bond, Jr. and wife Ann, James Stephen Brodie; and aunt, Sherry Ragland and husband Fred. Pallbearers will be David Newsom, Daniel Newsom, Joel Ramsey, Jack Conley, Butch Mulhearn, and Ben Brodie. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Saturday, December 15, 2012 at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 15, 2012

Janie Blackburn, 82 BASTROP — Janie Helen Blackburn, a retired surgical technician, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Redwing Cemetery, Oak Grove.

Paul Brodie, 44 Paul Brodie of Calhoun, a retired sergeant of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Jonny T. Cassey, 29 Jonny T. Cassey of Monroe, a cook, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Earnestine Frost, 86 Earnestine Frost of Monroe, a medical housekeeper, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Na'Keria Jones, infant Na'Keria DeShawana Jones, the infant daughter of Desiree' Danielle Head and Nikiel Monte' Jones, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Na'Kyra Jones, infant Na'Kyra DeShae Jones, the infant daughter of Desiree' Danielle Head and Nikiel Monte' Jones, died Monday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Allen, Ruthie: 1 p.m. Sunday, New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Choat, Louise C.: 2 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Griffin, Leslie Lee: 2 p.m. Sunday, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Calvin. Murphy, Claudia Lee Morman: 2 p.m. Sunday, Cleveland Cemetery, Hamburg, Ark.

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

Barbara Ruth McIntyre Boies Services for Mrs. Barbara Ruth McIntyre Boies, 81, of Mangham, LA, will be 2 PM, Sunday, December 16, 2012, at Mangham Baptist Church, with Rev. Rick Aultman officiating. Interment will follow in Gwin Cemetery-Mangham, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville. Barbara Ruth McIntyre Boies was born in Charlieville, LA, on December 16, 1930, and went home to be with her Lord on December 14, 2012, at her residence in Mangham. Mrs. Boies was a Christian and a member of Mangham Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Mangham High School, Northeast Louisiana Jr. College and Louisiana State University, and was a teacher in the Richland Parish School System for over 30 years. Preceding Mrs. Boies in death were her husband, William Reese Boies, parents, Robert and May McIntyre and sister, Shirley Malmay. Mrs. Boies is survived by her children, Rachel and Jerry Gandy, Glen and Lilia Boies; grandchildren, Jacob and Virginia Gandy, Joshua and Jessica Boies and Anna Kate Gandy; great-grandchildren, Hannah Cook, Owen Reese Boies and William Nolan Gandy; brother, Robert McIntyre, sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Epinette, brother and sister-in-law, Charles Glen and Christina Boies, as well as her childhood friend, Zona McKay. The family would like to thank her caregivers, Ethel Amos, Dorothy Ausberry, Virginia Givens, Sandy Lowentritt, Gracie Rimes, as well as Richland Hospice. Pallbearers will be Prentis Gandy, George McKay, Joseph Malmay, Kim Malmay, Robert Malmay and Lavelle Williamson. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Deacons of Mangham Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Mangham Baptist Church Building fund. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM Saturday, and 1 PM until service time Sunday at Mangham Baptist Church. Mulhearn Funeral Home Mangham, LA Published in The News Star on December 16, 2012

Margie Branch Chase A memorial service was held for Margie B. Chase, Saturday, December 15, 2012, in the chapel of North Monroe Baptist Church. Margie was born June 8, 1928 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was a long-time resident of Tensas Parish, before moving to Monroe in 1962. She passed from this life on Saturday, December 8, 2012. Margie suffered a lengthy illness and was a resident of Avalon Place Nursing Home in her last years. She died peacefully, under the compassionate care of Hospice Compassus with her children by her side. Margie was known for her devotion to her family, for helping others in need, for the wonders and beauty she found in nature, and for her unflagging sense of humor. Margie taught Special Education in Ouachita Parish for 22 years. She loved her students and found joy in their successes. She was very close to some of her fellow teachers and aides. Margie received her BA in Special Education in 1966 and her MA in 1968. Later in her career she earned a Specialist's Degree in gerontology. At the same time she reared four children alone, always striving to impart to them the importance of compassion, courage, integrity, and forgiveness. She and her children received the love and support of her beloved mother, brothers, Dale and Billy, and sister-in-law, Ethelyn through difficult times. Margie was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Branch, her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Branch, Jr., her beloved son, Donald Atchley Chase, and two nephews, William E. Branch, III and Franklin P. Gipson. Margie is survived by two sons, J. Ben Chase, III, and William Dale Chase, her daughter and son-in-law, Valerie and John Ory, and two dear daughters-in-law, Janet Chase Blakeney and Susan Jussel Taylor. She is survived by six beloved grandchildren, Rebecca Chase Jacob, Christopher D. Chase, J. Douglas Chase, Carey Chase Tew, Andrew Scott Chase, Wesley Mack Chase, and a growing number of adored great-grandchildren. Margie is also survived by her brother, Henry Dale Branch, her sister, Shirley Branch Darby and beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimers Foundation or other charities of choice. Condolences may be sent to Margie's family at 4792 Audubon Lane, St. Francisville, LA 70775. Proverbs 31:28 Her children rise up and call her blessed. Published in The News Star on December 16, 2012

Hazel Mildred Farmer Funeral services for Hazel Mildred Farmer, 90, of Swartz, LA, will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, December 17, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA with Rev. Jeff Smart officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery Monroe, LA. Mrs. Farmer was born July 9, 1922 and died on December 14, 2012. She lived all her life in the Swartz Community and was a member of First Baptist Church Swartz. Mrs. Farmer was a retired Certified Nurse's Assistant, working at Christus St. Joseph's Home in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Farmer was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Farmer. Survivors include her sons, Ronnie Farmer and wife, Billie of Taylor, AR and Danny Farmer and wife, Lisa of Anderson, TX; two grandchildren, Debbie Murphy and husband, Steve of Sarepta, LA and Christie Gross and husband, Tony of Haughton, LA; two great grandchildren, Taylor Murphy and Grant Dison; one great granddaughter, Macy Jean Murphy; four sisters, Estelle Krumpack of Houston, TX, Alice Cloyd and husband, Wayne of Sulphur, LA, Betty Petch and husband, Joe of Livingston, TX and Gwen Jacopson of Seattle, WA; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Taylor Murphy, Wayne Cloyd, Ronnie Dees, Jerry Garlington, Wayne Farmer and David R. Speir. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tony Gross, Jerry McBroom, Conrad Ludlow, and Parker Wilkes. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until Service Time on Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 16, 2012

Amy Ferrington Funeral services for Amy Ferrington, 79, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, December 17, 2012 at Lakeshore Baptist Church in Monroe, LA with Rev. William Smith and Rev. Tommy Nelson officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Amy Ferrington was born April 18, 1933 and passed away December 13, 2012. Survivors include husband, Loyd Ferrington; sons, Danny and Dudley Ferrington; daughter, Jan Dunn and husband, Carl; grandchildren, Brandon Dunn and wife, Lee Ann, Ryan Dunn and wife, Jamie, Elizabeth Ferrington, and Hailey Ferrington; and great granddaughter, Pasilee Dunn. Visitation will be 4:00 - 7:00 PM Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 16, 2012

Julia Gates Hixon Memorial services for Julia Gates Hixon, 85, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Memorial United Methodist Church in Monroe, with Rev. Nancy Owens officiating. Mrs. Hixon passed away Friday, December 14, 2012. She grew up in Mangham, LA, and moved with her family to Monroe in 1963. She retired from teaching 2nd grade at Lexington Elementary in Monroe. She had also taught at Sallie Humble in Monroe, as well as Mangham and Holly Ridge in Richland Parish. Mrs. Hixon was preceded in death by her parents, Bryan and Julia Hampton Gates; and foster mother, Dorothy Stark Matthews. Survivors include her husband, Bennie McLain Hixon; daughter, Delaine Moseley and husband John of Ruston, LA; sons, Richard N. Hixon and wife Donna of West Monroe, LA, Mark M. Hixon and wife Martha of Murfreesboro, TN, Bryan B. Hixon of Monroe; grandchildren, David Ambrose, Jr. and wife Heather of Arlington, TX, Andy Ambrose and wife Beth of Bayfield, CO, Ben Hixon of Seattle, WA, Daniel Hixon and wife Christene of Jena, LA, Micah Hixon and wife Christina of Bamberg, Germany, Nance Hixon and wife Emily of Natchez, MS, Rachel Evans of West Monroe, LA; great-grandchildren, Duncan Ambrose of Arlington, TX, and Kailey Hixon of Bamberg, Germany. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM, Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Memorial United Methodist Church in Monroe. Memorials may be made to Memorial United Methodist Church in Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 16, 2012

Mary Alice Hughes (nee King) Funeral services for Mary Alice Hughes (nee King), 95, of Monroe, will be held 2:00 PM Monday, December 17, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Don DeLuckie officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 80, Monroe, LA. She was born in her home on 10-20-1917 in Antelope, TX. Mrs. Hughes passed away Friday, December 14, 2012, after a full and vigorous life. She was a member of Jackson Street Church of Christ and a beautician for over 60 years. She was an exceptional cook and gardener. She was preceded in death by her parents John W. King and Meda L. King, her husband of 64 years, Ramon A. Hughes, and her daughter, Patricia L. Mayo. Survivors include her sister Jo Ellen Worrell and her two daughters, Ruby A. Sanders and Joann L. Hughes: grandchildren, Tracy A. Sanders and wife Dixie of Sugar Land, TX, Randy J. Sanders and wife Dawanna of Delhi, LA; Tina L. Moormann of Panama City, FL, Kirk G. Forster and Amanda Hannapel of San Antonia, TX, Mark L. Forster and wife Alana of San Antonio, TX, and Guy R. Forster of San Antonio, TX, Pamela Youngblood and Paul Mayo; great grandchildren Megan Diel, Allison Celeste, Trevor Sanders, Whittney Sanders, Christy Hough, Tyler Moormann, and Natalia Moormann; great, great grandchildren Elijah Sanders, Sophia Diel, Layton Hough, Rex Forster/Hannapel, Emily Forster, Lauren Forster, Kelly Forster, Courtney Forster, and Tyler Forster; and many others. Visitation will be held 2 - 4 PM Sunday, December 16, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Southern Christian Home for Children, P.O. Box 649, Morrilton, AR 72110. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 16, 2012

Marilyn J. McDermott Marilyn J. McDermott, 67, died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at her residence. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, December 16, 2012, at Heflin Baptist Church with the Rev. Philip Morris officiating. Dryden Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include her husband James McDermott of Heflin, AL; daughters, Kelly Keenan of Monroe, LA, and Raven Rowland of Baton Rouge, LA; sons - Charles McDermott of Monroe, LA, and Micheal McDermott, of West Monroe, LA; and brother, Johnny McKee of New Orleans, LA. Mrs. McDermott was a native of Arkansas, she lived in Monroe, Louisiana for over thirty years and had been a resident of Cleburne County Alabama for the past nine years. She was a member of Heflin Baptist Church. Dryden Funeral Home Heflin, AL Published in The News Star on December 16, 2012

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

Danny Ray Hancock Funeral services for Danny Ray Hancock, 56, of Downsville, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at Holmesville Baptist Church in the Holmesville community in Downsville with Bro. Jerry Whitman officiating. Visitation will be Monday, December 17 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at Holmesville Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe. Danny was born on Friday, November 30, 1956, in Monroe, LA to Ochiltree Hancock and June Allen Lenard and passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012. Danny worked for Pelican Wholesale as a truck driver. He loved animals. He would gladly buy food for the neighborhood cats, which he would give names to. He would spend hours with his mother's dogs and help take care of the puppies. He enjoyed the simple things in life. He is preceded in death by his father, Ochiltree Hancock, his maternal grandparents J.C. and Gladys Allen of Downsville, and his paternal grandparents Oliver and Bertha Hancock of Vienna. Survivors include his mother June Lenard of West Monroe, brother Greg Hancock and wife Janice of Downsville, brother Brian Hancock and wife Jackie of Vienna, sister Carole Ann Tisdale and husband Jerry of Minden, sister Karen Joy Hancock of Santa Cruz, Bolivia, numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Pallbearers will be Todd Hancock, Kyle Hancock, Curt Allen, Randy Foster, Mike Brown, and Bobby Rychart. Online condolences may be made at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe,LA Published in The News Star on December 17, 2012

Hartley H. Arnold, 82 WEBSTER, Texas -- Hartley Hunt Arnold, formerly of West Monroe, a retired Engineer from Olinkraft, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Robert N. Aubrey, 91 BASTROP -- Robert Newton Aubrey, a retired International Paper Company employee and U.S. Navy veteran, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Cox Funeral Home.

Hazel M. Farmer, 90 Hazel Mildred Farmer of Swartz, a retired certified nurse's assistant, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Amy Ferrington, 79 Amy Ferrington, of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Lakeshore Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Julia G. Hixon, 85 Julia Gates Hixon of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Friday. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until service time.

Mary A. Hughes, 95 Mary Alice King Hughes of Monroe, a retired beautician, died Friday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Everett L. Smith, 81 Everett Lee Smith, of Monroe, a retired cable repairman for AT&T, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Blackburn, Janie Helen: 2 p.m. Monday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Cassey, Jonny T.: 1 p.m. Monday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Jones, Na'Keria DeShawana: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Jones, Na'Kyra DeShae: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

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

Melvin L. "Joe" Loper, Jr. Melvin L. (Joe) Loper Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior December 16, 2012. Joe was born November 26, 1933 in Shreveport, La to Melvin L. Loper, Sr. and Sallie Steidley Loper. Joe married the love of his life Betty R. Gammel on November 7, 1953. They cherished 59 years of life together as one, living the majority of that time in Monroe, LA. The last 2 years they have lived in Kilgore, TX. Joe is survived by his wife Betty Loper, sister Alice Fitzgerald of Desloge, MO, son and daughter-in-law Les and Tonia Loper of Kilgore, TX, son and daughter-in-law Ben and Sandra Loper of Cabot, AR. He is also survived by grandchildren Lori Shelton and husband Marty of Kilgore, TX, Chad Loper and wife Courtney of Kilgore, TX, Russ Loper and wife Andrea of Cabot, AR and Lindsey Beaver and husband Mitch of Cabot, AR, 8 great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many other loving family members and friends. Joe was preceded in death by both his parents Melvin L. Loper, Sr and Sallie Steidley Loper. Papa Joe was a devoted and loving husband, dad, pawpaw, coach and friend to many. He served 2 years in the United States Army. After leaving the Army he joined his Dad at Loper Machine Works in Monroe, LA. He went on to become a machinist and foreman at Ouachita Machine Works in West Monroe, LA. until his retirement in 2006. The family will have a private graveside service for Papa Joe at Danville Cemetery in Kilgore, TX Tuesday December 18th, 2012 under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore, Texas. Please leave online condolences www.raderfuneralhome.com Rader Funeral Home Kilgore, TX Published in The News Star on December 18, 2012

Everett Lee Smith Funeral services for Everett Lee Smith, 81, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday December 19, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe, LA, with Dr. Alan Miller and Rev. Craig West officiating. Interment will be at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe, LA. Mr. Smith was born on February 22, 1931 in Enterprise, LA, and passed away on December 16, 2012 in Monroe, LA. Mr. Smith was a member of the First Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. He retired from Bell South as a cable repairman. Mr. Smith received a scholarship to play football and run track at Jones College in Ellisville, Mississippi, served in United States Air Force from 1951 to 1955, and then attended Northeast Louisiana University. Survivors include his wife Elwyna Wills Smith; daughter, LaQuita Danna and husband Tony; son, Everett Lee Smith, Jr.; grandchildren, El Ann Danna and Ashton Danna; great grandchildren, Blaine Howard and London Danna; brother, Walt Smith and wife Judy; nephews, Scott Smith and Randy Smith. Pallbearers will be Ray Gambino, Kermit Bearden, Don Wills, Jr., Mark Manhart, Ray Campbell and Doyce McGuffee. Honorary pallbearers will be Truth Seekers Sunday School Class and Derek Daniels. Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. until service time Wednesday December 19, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. Online registry/condolence: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 18, 2012

Merle Carr Wyant Funeral services for Mrs. Merle Carr Wyant, 88, of Chatham, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Pastor Howard Hudson, Bro. Stan Wyant, and Harold Waldrop, Jr. officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 to 9:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Fellowship Cemetery west of Columbia. Merle was born August 17, 1924 to John Wesley and Sarah Carr in Columbia and she passed from this life on December 15, 2012 at Jackson Parish Hospital in Jonesboro. She was a member of Grayson Baptist Church. She loved to fish and was an amazing cook and she loved to entertain people. She was a gracious hostess, a good friend, and a competitive domino player. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands: Harold Waldrop and Ross Lovelady; two brothers: Johnny Carr and Aubern Carr; two sisters: Willie Mae Mayers and Cecil Dale Fluitt. She is survived by her husband: Calvin Wyant of Chatham; two sons: Stan Waldrop of Dallas; Harold Thomas Waldrop, Jr. and his wife Donna of Frisco, TX; daughter: Sarah Robinson and her husband John of Grayson; four step-sons: Tony Wyant of Columbia, Jeff Wyant of Columbia, Steve Wyant of West Monroe, and Bill Wyant of Gidding, TX; seven grandchildren: Sherry Robinson, Lora Whiting, Matthew Waldrop, Adam Waldrop, Caroline Degarma, Tiffany Waldrop, and Bryan Waldrop; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Matthew Waldrop, Adam Waldrop, Bryan Waldrop, Steve Wyant, Tony Wyant, Dillon Fabacher, and Walter Lester. You may send online condolences to the Wyant family at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on December 18, 2012

Herman Wyles, Jr. Funeral services for Herman Lee Wyles, Jr., age 67 of Grayson, LA will be held on December 19, 2012 at 2 PM, in the chapel of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia, LA with Revs. C.R. Martin, Greg Black and Shane Duke officiating. Burial will be in the Columbia Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 PM to 8 PM on Tuesday evening and again Wednesday afternoon from 12 PM until time of service. Any planned memorials may be made in Herman's honor to either the Outreach Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 153, Clarks, LA 71415 or Columbia Hill Cemetery, PO Box 1701, Columbia, LA 71418. Herman was born March 11, 1945 and went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 16, 2012 after a very long illness. Herman was retired from Pineville Kraft Paper Company. He was a member of Outreach Baptist Church in Clarks, LA. Herman was preceded in death by his parents: Herman Lee and Vela Loyd Wyles, his brother, Jerry Dale Wyles and his sister, Vernelle DeVille. He is survived by his wife of 48½ years, Flo Cassels Wyles, his children: Kevin & Beverly Wyles of Columbia, John & Lori Wyles of Columbia and Jeffery & Elecia Wyles of Urania. His grandchildren: Christopher & Claire Wyles, Lillie & Kyle Rogers, Blake & Niki Wyles, Allison Wyles, Chase Wyles, Tyler Wyles and Scot Wyles. His great-grandchildren: Cameron Wyles, Alivia Wyles, Jude Wyles and Kyla Rogers. Herman is also survived by his sisters: Pauline Harrelson, Velma Wyles both of Columbia and Yvonne West of Monroe and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Rusty Whitten, Sloan Wyles, Mike Norris, Terry Head, David Harrelson, Hershel Volentine, Richard DeVille and Brian Hall. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeff Bailes, Stanley Smith, Ken Watson, Frank Sheppard, Don Burns, Ned Ryan and Lanny Dark. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on December 18, 2012

Semaj Briggs, infant DELHI — Semaj Briggs, the infant son of LeKendra F. Thomas and James Briggs, died Saturday. Graveside services are 9:30 a.m. Friday at Turkey Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Delhi. Arrangements are under direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Charles E. Burks, 52 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Charles Ernest Burks, a truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

William A. Cohn, 57 William Allen Cohn of Monroe, a retired entrepreneur, died Dec. 12. Private services are being held at Prayer Garden of St. Marks United Methodist, Monroe. Arrangements are under direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home.

Jewell P. Doughty, 97 WINNSBORO — Jewell Parks Doughty, a beautician, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro.

Jeffery Flanagan, 53 Jeffery Flanagan of West Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Eros. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Shirley Frazier, 81 Shirley Frazier of West Monroe, retired secretary, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Danny Ray Hancock, 56 DOWNSVILLE — Danny Ray Hancock, a truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Holmesville Baptist Church near Downsville. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jeanette H. Hatten, 91 OAK GROVE — Jeanette H. Hatten, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Alice Henning, 102 Alice Henning of Monroe, a homemaker, died Dec. 6. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Louis Ray Jackson, 53 Louis Ray Jackson of Monroe, a laborer, died Dec. 2. Graveside services are 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe. Arrangements are under direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Ruth L. Jackson, 81 Ruth L. Jackson of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Carl B. Knighten Sr., 85 Carl B. Knighten Sr. of West Monroe, retired machinist, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Larry Nathaniel, 57 Larry Nathaniel of West Monroe, a laborer, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Charles E. Ramsey Jr., 82 CALHOUN — Charles E. Ramsey Jr., retired colonel with the United States Air Force, died Dec. 10. Memorial services are 4 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe. Visitation is 3 p.m. Wednesday in Kilbourne Hall at the church. Arrangements are under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Bobbie Jean Smith, 79 Bobbie Jean Edwards Smith of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other services are incomplete.

Dorothy Turpin, 76 TALLULAH — Dorothy Turpin, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Funerals by McFarland, Delhi.

Victor B. Wright Jr., 77 RAYVILLE — Victor B. Wright Jr., a retired machine supervisor, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Hixon, Julia Gates: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Memorial United Methodist Church, Monroe. Jones, Na'Keria DeShawana: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood. Jones, Na'Kyra DeShae: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

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

Hartley H. Arnold Funeral Services for Mr. Hartley "H" Arnold of West Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, December 20, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Mark Fenn officiating. Interment will be held in the Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Arnold died on Sunday December 16, 2012. Hartley was born in St. Petersburg, FL, on September 1, 1930, as the only child of Hartley R. and Bonzie Arnold. He attended Carlisle Military Academy as a young man, and following graduation joined the United States Navy and served during the Korean War. He then went on to attend Georgia Tech University, graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1956. Hartley worked as a Power Plant Superintendent at the West Monroe Paper Mill for almost 40 years, where he and his family would live most of their adult lives. Hartley is remembered as an accomplished cook and master woodworker, who loved the outdoors and had a propensity for practical jokes. Hartley was preceded in death by his son, Hartley "Russell" Arnold, II and his wife, Carolee Arnold. Hartley is survived by his wife of five years, Patricia Arnold of Webster TX; two daughters, Renee Walker and her husband, Ray of West Monroe, LA and Tanya Lindsey and her husband, John of Houston, TX; two stepdaughters, Roslynn Pogue and her husband, Allan of West Monroe, LA and Ashley Perkins and her husband, Richard of Franklin, TN; eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Russ Hobbs, Ray Walker, Cole Walker, Chad Sanders, Clint Sanders, Ray Butler and John Lindsey. Honorary Pallbearers will be his former colleagues from Riverwood International. The family will receive friends for visitation at Mulhearn Funeral Home from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday evening, December 19th. Memorials in Hartley's name may be made to either the Shriners Burn Hospitals, at the following address: 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL. 33607. Or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , at the following address: PO Box 1000, Dept 142. Memphis, TN. 38148-0142. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 19, 2012

Robert Newton Aubrey BASTROP, LA. Robert Newton Aubrey was born August 22, 1921 in El Paso, Texas. He died December 15, 2012. Bob Aubrey served in the United States Navy as a dive bomber pilot during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. Lieutenant R. N. Aubrey flew from the decks of the United States aircraft carriers USS Hornet and USS Bunker Hill. He did not like to talk about combat, but he loved to talk about his Navy experiences, flying and his friends outside of war. He often joked that his work as a Navy flight instructor was far more dangerous than his combat roles. He worked for International Paper Company before and after the war. He is preceded in death by his parents, Grace Galloway Aubrey and Robert Lee Aubrey, and Vikki Sims and Marjorie Nielsen, whom he regarded and treated as his family. He is survived by Don Sims, Penny Sims, Mare' Sims Brennan, Steve Brennan, Madison, Blaine, and Barrie Brennan and Cole Sims, Paige Sims, Patton, Mollie, and Sarah Jane Sims. He was affectionately known as "Daddy Bob" to many, including Earle Files, Jeffrey Morris, Lee Tugwell, Greg Garrett, James Scott Townsend and many more. He was a quiet, humble gentleman. He enjoyed horse racing, tennis and games of intellectual challenge. He loved science and throughout his life was filled with the fascination of the unknown. Daddy Bob was not religious, but he did not discount the beliefs of those who are. Daddy Bob was to us a father, a grandfather, a great-grandfather, and a friend that all who had the honor of knowing him should thank our lucky stars. "Look again at that dot. That's here. That's home. That's us. On it everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone you ever heard of, every human being who ever was, lived out their lives. The aggregate of our joy and suffering, thousands of confident religions, ideologies, and economic doctrines, every hunter and forager, every hero and coward, every creator and destroyer of civilization, every king and peasant, every young couple in love, every mother and father, hopeful child, inventor and explorer, every teacher of morals, every corrupt politician, every 'superstar,' every 'supreme leader,' every saint and sinner in the history of our species lived there - on a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam." Carl Sagan www.coxfuneral.com Cox Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on December 19, 2012

Donny Cole Bearden Funeral Services for Mr. Donny Cole Bearden will be held on Friday, December 21, 2012 at 10:00 AM at Sardis Baptist Church in Farmerville with Rev. Buddy Buie and Rev. Wendell Sellers officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery in Farmerville under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mr. Bearden was born on February 2, 1950 and passed away on December 17, 2012. He was an avid hunter & outdoorsman who loved spending time gardening. He also enjoyed square dancing for many years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elaine Cole Bearden. He is survived by his father, Hank Bearden of Farmerville, LA; siblings: Mary Robinson of Hamburg, AR; Randy Bearden of Downsville, LA; Jeanette Webb of Spearsville, LA; nieces and nephews: Tammy Lowery, Tracy Maxwell, Wendy Holland, Mark Bearden, Brandon Bearden, Laura Dupree, Kay Tatum and David Morris. Special friend: Beth Long; a host of great nieces and nephews, great -great nieces and nephews; and other family and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2012 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on December 19, 2012

William Cohn William Allen Cohn, 57, passed away on December 12, 2012 at Grace Hospice in Shreveport, La. He was born on July 6, 1955 in Monroe, La. to Henry Julian Cohn and Jane Rooks Cohn. Billy grew up in Monroe, La. He graduated from Ouachita Parish High School and attended Northeast La. University in Monroe . He was a self-employed entrepreneur until retirement. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, football, loved anything Ouachita Parish High School and was a WWII history aficionado. He was happiest while on a Louisiana bayou in a duck blind. Bill is survived by his mother, Jane Cohn, brothers Henry (Marilyn) Cohn, David (Linda) Cohn, Michael (Lori) Cohn; sisters, Patricia (Darrell) Cluck, Susan Midyett, and Joanna (Fred) McMullen, numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by the late Henry J. Cohn,Sr. A private, family Memorial Service will be held at a later date in the Prayer Garden of St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Mark's United Methodist Church Prayer Garden, Duck's Unlimited or The Ouachita Parish Public Library. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Arcadia Chapel Published in The News Star on December 19, 2012

Walter Thomas Downs Memorial Services celebrating the life of Walter Thomas Downs will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 20, 2012, at the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria. Visitation will be observed from 5:00 p.m. until time of Memorial Service at 6:30 p.m. Friday, December 21, 2012 Funeral Services will be held at Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe, Louisiana at 3:00 p.m. Pre-funeral visitation will be held at Kilbourne Hall next to Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Burial services will be held immediately following at Mulhearne Memorial Park, Monroe, under the direction of Hixson Brothers. Mr. Downs, 67, passed from this life on December 17, 2012, at CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini Hospital. Mr. Downs was born in Monroe, Louisiana, where he was a graduate of Neville High School and later attended Northeast Louisiana University. He served our county in the U.S. Navy in the Vietnam War and was a member of Am Vets Post 7. During his working career he was employed by Louisiana Machinery Co. for over thirty years serving both as a Sales Representative and Manager. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, son, brother and grandfather that will be sadly missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Levi Downs. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of over forty years, Janis Murrell Downs; mother, Roberta Neel Downs; son, David Thomas Downs and wife Brindly; daughter, Melanie Downs Barnidge and husband Beau; brothers, Robert Joseph Downs and Harvey Clark Downs; and one granddaughter, Ella Claire Downs; and numerous friends. Pallbearers will be Larry White, Robert Cockrell, Ronnie Bryant, Steven Shine, Freddie Moses and Allen Lang. To extend online condolences to the Downs family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com Hixson Brothers Funeral Home Jena, LA Published in The News Star on December 19, 2012

Patsy Driggers Patsy Driggers. December 17, 2012. Born in Dubach, Louisiana, the only child to the late Martha Ophelia Williams and James Franklin Driggers, Patsy grew up in Louisiana; graduating from Louisiana Tech and later attending the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. After receiving her Masters of Religious Education, she dedicated her professional career to the field of early childhood education, serving as the Preschool director of Istrouma Baptist Church and Bellevue Baptist Church before joining the staff of the Virginia Baptist General Board. She later moved to Nashville and continued her career as a Preschool consultant at LifeWay until her retirement in 1994. Patsy is survived by two cousins, Tanya Carney and Delores Ann Lindsey, both of Louisiana. An active member of Brentwood Baptist Church, Patsy served in the Preschool Department for many years. To honor and celebrate her life, Mrs. Gayle Haywood will conduct a service at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19th in Baskin Chapel at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Brentwood Baptist Church, Hope for the World, 7777 Concord Rd., Brentwood, TN 37027. Please sign on-line guestbook at AustinFuneralService.com Austin Funeral & Cremation Services Brentwood, TN Published in The News Star on December 19, 2012

Shirley Marian Matthews Frazier Funeral services for Shirley Marian Frazier, 81, of West Monroe, will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Eros, LA. Dr. Scott Thompson and Rev. Don Crosswhite will be officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Frazier was born August 6, 1931 in Shongaloo, LA and passed away December 17, 2012 in West Monroe. She was a retired secretary-receptionist for Hudson, Potts and Bernstein Law Firm. Mrs. Frazier was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Rita Denmon Matthews; brother, Sonny Matthews; husband, Charles E. Frazier in January 2012 and a granddaughter, Rose Marie Frazier and a daughter, Karen Frazier. She attended Oak Grove Baptist Church in Eros, LA. Mrs. Frazier is survived by her son, Robert Wayne Frazier and wife Terri; 2 granddaughters; Anna Marie and Summer Marie Frazier; 2 sisters; Theresa Bunner and Barnell Johnson and numerous loving nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Eros, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 19, 2012

CARL B. KNIGHTEN, SR. Carl B. Knighten, Sr., age 85, lovingly known as "Pap" to his family, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 16, 2012, surrounded by his family. Mr. Knighten was born in Caldwell Parish on December 28, 1926 to William Riley and Maudie Mellie Knighten. Mr. Knighten first served in the United States Army and upon discharge, enlisted in the United States Navy. He served in World War II and the Korean War. Mr. Knighten worked for Riverwood, and retired after 44 years of service. Upon discharge from the Navy, he met and married the love of his life, Sadie Mae Ivey. They married and made their home in West Monroe, Louisiana. Mr. Knighten was a member of New Life Apostolic Church in West Monroe. Mr. Knighten was preceded in death by his parents, 5 sisters, and 4brothers. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sadie Knighten, son, Carl B. Knighten, Jr. (Aliece), daughters, Annette Herrington (Eddie), Debbi Culpepper (Phillip), all of West Monroe, and Tonia Williamson (Chet) of Taylorsville Mississippi, 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 1 sister, Gloria Self, and brother Ed Knighten of Atlanta, Georgia, and brother William R. Knighten, Jr., of Mississippi, a host of nieces , nephews, cousins, friends and family. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 9:00 at Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ. The funeral will be held at Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ on Wendesday at 11:00 with Reverends Tommy McMurray, Jessie Louis Knighten, Curvin Self, Keith Self officiating. Interment will follow services at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun under the direction of Griffin funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. The family would like to thank the staff of The Oaks Nursing Home and St. Francis Specialty Hospital for the loving care of Mr, Knighten. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association . Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 19, 2012

Mary M. Allen, 84 Mary Moon Allen of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Joseph Bonds, 86 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Joseph Bonds, formerly of New Orleans, a retired truck driver, died Thursday. Memorial services were 11 a.m. Tuesday at Progressive Chapel Baptist Church. Burial was in Gaither Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Brannum Funeral Home, Lake Providence.

Robert L. Brim, 72 CLAYTON — Robert Lee Brim, a brick mason, died Dec. 11. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is noon Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Clayton Garden of Rest under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Kerry C. Byargeon, 35 JONESVILLE — Kerry Camellia Byargeon, a college professor at Louisiana Tech University, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sandy Lake Pentecostal Church. Burial will be in Heard Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Earnestine Frost, 86 Earnestine Frost of Monroe, a medical housekeeper, died Dec. 12. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Carolyn A. Green, 91 Carolyn A. Green of Monroe, retired from J.C. Penney, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Private family burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.

William L. Griffin, 78 William Leroy Griffin of Monroe, a business owner, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Herringville Cemetery, Monticello.

Betty C. Headrick, 84 Betty Colvin Headrick of West Monroe, a retired international missionary, died Sunday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Louis Ray Jackson, 53 Louis Ray Jackson of Monroe, a laborer, died Dec. 2. Services are 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Visitation is 2-4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Annie James, 72 Annie Mae James of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jacqueline D. Jenkins, 56 Jacqueline Denise Jenkins of Monroe, a child care worker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Orange Hill Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Brandon Johnson, 24 RAYVILLE — Brandon Johnson, a student, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Willie J. Johnson, 50 Willie James Johnson of Monroe, a line worker, died Dec. 11. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Pilgrim Rest Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Tuesday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Jerry Jones, 58 MER ROUGE — Jerry Jones, a farmer, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Jerusalem Cemetery.

Rev. Stephen W. Landry, 59 The Rev. Stephen Wesley Landry of West Monroe, a car salesman, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Robert L. McDanell, 44 Robert L. McDanell of West Monroe, a heavy equipment operator, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Kathleen W. Meek, 92 Kathleen Williams Meek of Monroe, a retired social worker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Larry C. Nathaniel, 57 Larry Copeland Nathaniel of West Monroe, a laborer, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Light House Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Wake service is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Minnie F. Newell, 84 OAK GROVE — Minnie Frances Newell, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Effie J. Parker, 99 OAK GROVE — Effie Jewel Parker, a retired lunchroom supervisor, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Donald E. Paul, 81 Donald E. Paul of West Monroe, a retired auto repairman, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Isaac Perry, 81 MANGHAM — Isaac Perry, a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthews Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Bobbie J. Smith, 79 Bobbie Jean Edwards Smith of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lapine Methodist Church Cemetery.

Everett L. Smith, 81 Everett Lee Smith of Monroe, a retired cable repairman at AT&T, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is noon Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Monroe.

Fred Spencer, 58 RAYVILLE — Fred Spencer, a construction builder, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Visitation begins at 2 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Love and Charity Cemetery.

Rose E. Till, 76 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Rose E. Till, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Harmony Baptist Church, near Delhi. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Crowville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Lila M. Williams, 92 BASTROP — Lila Mae Butcher Williams, an employee of Southern Bell Telephone Co., died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery.

Herman L. Wyles Jr., 67 GRAYSON — Herman Lee Wyles Jr., a retired lab technician, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is noon Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Columbia Hill Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Briggs, Semaj: 9:30 a.m. Friday, Turkey Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Delhi. Burks, Charles Ernest: 1 p.m. Saturday, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Doughty, Jewell Parks: 10 a.m. Thursday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Flanagan, Jeffery: 2 p.m. Thursday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Eros. Hatten, Jeanette H.: 2 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Henning, Alice: 11 a.m. Friday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Jackson, Louis Ray: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe. Jackson, Ruth L.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Knighten Sr., Carl B.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, White's Ferry Road Church of Christ, West Monroe. Ramsey Jr., Charles E.: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Grace Episcopal Church, Monroe. Wright Jr., Victor B.: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

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

Carolyn A. Green Funeral services for Carolyn A. Green, 91 of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, December 21, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Dr. Larry Stafford officiating. A private family interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Green passed away Monday, December 17, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was born in Paris, TN on November 8, 1921 to Mitford S. Minor and Annie Brewer Minor, was a resident of Monroe for seventy-five years, retired from J C Penney, and a member of the First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Mrs. Green was preceded in death by her husband, Newell L. (Shorty) Green; and son, Terry M. Green. Survivors include her son, James T. Green and wife Barbara; niece, Mitzi Harrist and husband James; grandchildren, Crystal Green, Eric Green, Shane Green, and Holly Green Whatley; and numerous great grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family wishes to extend their thanks to the caregivers that made her life so meaningful these past months, especially her primary caregiver, Kara Jackson. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 20, 2012

Betty Colvin Headrick A private family burial service for Mrs. Betty Colvin Headrick, 84, of West Monroe, will be held on Friday, December 21, 2012. A Memorial Service for friends and family will be held at a later date so that all family members will be able to attend. A public visitation will be held 5:00 - 700 P.M. Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. Mrs. Headrick passed away December 16, 2012 in Raleigh, NC. She was a faithful and active member of First Baptist Church in West Monroe after serving 26 years as a missionary in Brazil from 1950 - 1976. Mrs. Headrick was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Harvey O. Headrick; her parents, Fred and Jessie Broussard Colvin; and grandson, Timothy Sledge. Survivors include her 5 children, Debora Stewart and husband George of West Palm Beach, FL, Fred Headrick and wife Dulcinea of Las Vegas, NV, Deanna Figgins and husband Dan of Wendell, NC, Darlene Headrick of West Monroe, LA, and Charles Headrick and wife Lydia of Monroe, LA; nine grandchildren, Jeremy Headrick, Jennifer Dimitri, Catherine Stack, Stephan Sledge, Connor, Cole, and Anna Claire Headrick, Scott Figgins, and Heather Figgins; 4 great grandchildren, Lindsay Dimitri, Atticus Figgins, Caleb and Jesse Stack; sister, Mildred McClatchey and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the LA Baptist Children's Home or to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 20, 2012

Fannie Lee Howell Funeral services for Fannie Lee Howell 80 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, December 21, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Bro. Jim Arrant and Bro. Braxton Humphries will be officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Howell was born August 2, 1932 in Choudrant, LA and passed away December 18, 2012 in West Monroe. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Mrs. Howell was preceded in death by a son-in-law Rusty Bullock. Mrs. Howell is survived by her husband; Jesse Howell; daughters; Barbara Hinton and Renee Snipes and husband Steve; grandsons, Jason Hinton and wife Alicia , Scott Bullock and wife Ashley; granddaughters; Amber Mathews and husband Dustin, Nikki Fox and husband Jeffrey; great- granddaughters; Makinley Bullock, Brookelyn Hinton, Emma Mathews; great-grandsons; Jackson Hinton and Cole Fox. Pallbearers will be Steve Snipes, Jason Hinton, Scott Bullock, Dustin Mathews, Jeffrey Fox and Jerry Howell. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 20, 2012

Rev. Stephen Wesley Landry Funeral services for Rev. Stephen Wesley Landry, 59 of West Monroe, will be held at 10AM, Friday, December 21, 2012 at The Assembly. West Monroe. Rev. Shane Warren and Rev. Barry Brister will be officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Stephen was born June 13, 1953 in Honolulu, Hawaii and passed away December 18, 2012 in West Monroe. He served his God, his country, and his family faithfully, pouring out love on all he met. He is survived by his wife, Shannon April Landry; daughters, Tiffany Marie Briley and husband James and Colleen Rene' Landry; sons, David Wesley Landry and wife Melinda, and Michael Jonathan Landry and wife Tiffanie; grandchildren, Elise Marie Smith and Malaki Briley; brothers, John Landry and Charles Landry and wife Ann; sister, Annette Effird and husband Todd; father, Bertney Charles Landry; mother-in-law, Marie Louise April; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Stephen was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Lanelle Landry; brother, Jack Ewell Landry; and father-in-law, Kenneth April, Sr. Pallbearers will be David Henry, Bill Autrey, Dr. Robert Snyder, LaVaugh Landry, Rufus Cook and Tom Groce. Honorary pallbearer John Belton. Visitation will be Thursday, December 20, 2012 from 5:00pm until 8:00 pm at The Assembly in West Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Assembly-S Landry to be distributed to his favorite charities/ministries. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 20, 2012

Opal McCain Funeral services for Opal McCain, 91, a homemaker of Winnsboro, LA will be held 2:00 pm Friday December 21, 2012 at New Zion Baptist Church Winnsboro, LA with the Rev. Tommy Basco and Craig McCain officiating. Interment will be in Ogden Cemetery Liddieville, LA under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday December 20, 2012 at the funeral home. Mrs. McCain was born October 21, 1921 in Chase, LA to her parents Milton Kidd and Memma Thomas Britton Nesbit and passed from this life on December 19, 2012 at Plantation Manor Nursing Center Winnsboro, LA. She was an avid gardener and a member of New Zion Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Lavell McCain; four brothers and three sisters. Survivors include her son Jerry McCain and wife Ganeath of Winnsboro, LA; daughters Donna Anderson and husband Roy of Downsville, LA; Sharon Battaglia and husband Billy of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren Craig McCain, Clark McCain, Carmen McKinley, Angie Ryan, Kelly Medaries, Amy Sisk; 13 great grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on December 20, 2012

Bobbie Jean Edwards Smith Funeral services for Bobbie Jean Edwards Smith, 79, from Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, December 21, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Bro. Tony Smith officiating. Interment will follow at the Lord's Campfire Cemetery formally the Lapine Methodist Church Cemetery, West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Smith passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, James T. Smith; parents, Bryant and Emma Edwards; and sisters, Margie Black and Irmaree Head. Survivors include her children, Jane Stokes and husband Michael, James Smith, Jr., and Amy McKee and husband Scooter; grandsons, Matthew Stokes and wife Ling, Jared Stokes and wife Sara, and Garrett, Grant, and Mitchell McKee; and great granddaughter, Ava Elizabeth Stokes. She is also survived by her sisters, Wilma Arrant and Joann Boullt; and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. Mrs. Smith came to know Christ as an early teen at Welcome Home Church of God in West Monroe. Here, she began her Christian teaching on the flannel graph board in child evangelism. Once married and starting a family, she continued to teach in women's prayer groups, jail, and hospital ministry. After moving to Rock Springs, Wyoming, Bobbie was the first woman to start a non-denominational church there, which was known as Shiloh Full Gospel Church. She was known for her love of the Lord as well as, love for people and their spiritual wellbeing. Mrs. Bobbie served as a teacher and a highly respected mentor, and touched numerous peoples' lives. The friendships that she established while there have endured for over 35 years. The core of her love was for her children and especially her five grandsons and her new great granddaughter. Grandsons and special friend, Garrett Price, will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be Thursday, December 20, 2012, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family would like to express their gratitude and thanks to the excellent, compassionate, and loving personal care that she received from the exceptional nurses, social workers, chaplain, and doctors at Hospice Compassus of Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 20, 2012

Rudolph W. Williams Funeral services for Rudolph W. Williams will be held on Friday, December 21, at 2:00 PM at the Bethany Baptist Church in Hebert, LA. Rudolph passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2012 at Maison de Lafayette Nursing Home in Lafayette, LA. He was 103 years old. Reverend Brian Rankin will conduct the funeral services. Burial will be in the Bethany Cemetery which will be under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. A native of Hebert, LA, Rudolph was born of the union of Houston Williams and Mattie Collins Williams on February 23, 1909. Rudolph was a farmer for much of his life, then he worked for T. L. James in road construction until he retired. He served proudly in the United States Army during World War II. Survivors include his son, Donnie Williams and wife, JoeRenda, of Lafayette, and his daughter, Sharon Foy and husband, Buddy Foy, of Grayson, LA. His grandchildren, Darren Williams, Danielle Hutto, Misty Brien, Shayne Arthurs, Raines Barnett, and Chris Foy, and his former wife, the mother of his children, Edna Godwin. He was honored to have 13 great-grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. He was affectionately known to his great grand children as "Old Papaw". He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving daughter, Mary Ann Kelly, and all of his brothers and sisters, Rev. Cecil Williams, Edgar Williams, Carl Williams, May McCartney, Minne Little, and Stella Howard. Rudolph was a gentle and kind soul until his last days. He will be greatly missed. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Darren Williams, Chris Foy, Duke Medaries, Coal Hillestad, Laine Hutto, Raines Barnett, Dylan Williams, and William Brien. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Don McClanahan, Jon McClanahan, Travis Kirby, Roger Murphy, Wiley Kelly, Billie Joe Poole, Issac McClanahan and Norman Fakier. The family would like to thank the staff of Maison de Lafayette for their care and kindness given to Rudolph during his last years. We would also like to thank his church, Bethany Baptist, and its members for the many years of devotion and care shown to him. The family request that visitation be observed at Riser and Son's Funeral Home, Columbia, LA, on Thursday, December 20, 2012 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Then again on Friday, December 21 at the Bethany Baptist Church in Hebert, LA from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in honor of Rudolph Williams to the Bethany Baptist Church, 1740 Hwy 133, Columbia, LA 71418. Online registry/condolences:riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia,LA Published in The News Star from December 20 to December 21, 2012

Hartley H. Arnold, 82 Hartley H. Arnold of West Monroe, a retired engineer at Olinkraft, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

Robbie Bonner, infant WINNSBORO — Robbie "Layton" Bonner, the infant son of Leah Tarver and Robbie Bonner, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Fort Necessity Baptist Church. Visitation is 5 p.m. Thursday until at the church. Burial will be in Fort Necessity Cemetery under the dirction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Roy Lee Carter, 66 Roy Lee Carter of Monroe, a tire technician, died Dec. 9. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

John E. Caston, 48 PFLEGERVILLE, Texas — John Eric Caston, formerly of Gilbert, a truck driver, died Dec. 10. Graveside services are 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert. Arrangements are under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Doris C. Chapman, 81 FARMERVILLE — Doris Colleen Chapman, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Service are 10 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Rocky Branch. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

JoAnn Cowart, 74 JONESVILLE — JoAnn Cowart, a bookkeeper, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Pisgah Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-10 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Albert G. Elias, 42 DALLAS — Albert G. Elias, formerly of Monroe, a sports agent, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Shirley Frazier, 81 Shirley Frazier of West Monroe, a retired secretary, died Monday. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Guy E. Gregory Sr., 73 BASTROP — Guy Edward Gregory Sr., a retired pipe fitter, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home.

Ruby Lee Jones, 64 Ruby Lee Jones of Monroe, a teacher, died Dec. 13. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Progressive 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.

Stanley Jones III, 65 QUITMAN — Stanley "Cowboy" Jones III, a veteran, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Robert L. McDanell, 44 Robert Leon McDanell of West Monroe, a heavy equipment operator, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Family Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 4—7 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James O. McKeithen, 44 James O. "Bubba" McKeithen of West Monroe, a mechanic with Hixson Ford, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Kathleen W. Meek, 92 Kathleen Williams Meek of Monroe, a retired social worker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mer Rouge Cemetery, Mer Rouge. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Nelda M. Polley, 81 RUSTON — Nelda Maxine "Maxie" Woods Polley died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at First United Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mineral Springs Cemetery.

Michael L. Robinson, 51 Michael L. Robinson of Monroe, a cook, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

David Selmon, 65 David "Bubba" Selmon of Monroe, a truck driver, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Solomon Temple Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday with wake services from 6-7 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Willie Staten, 59 Willie Staten of Monroe, a laborer, died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in J.S. Clark Cemetery.

Jerry Washington, 41 Jerry Washington of Monroe, a security guard, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, Columbia. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Allen, Mary Moon: 11 a.m. Saturday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto. Briggs, Semaj: 9:30 a.m. Friday, Turkey Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Delhi. Brim, Robert Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Mount Zion Baptist Church, Clayton. Burks, Charles Ernest: 1 p.m. Saturday, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Doughty, Jewell Parks: 10 a.m. Thursday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Flanagan, Jeffery: 2 p.m. Thursday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Eros. Frost, Earnestine: 11 a.m. Saturday, Kingdom Hall, Monroe. Green, Carolyn A.: 10 a.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Griffin, William Leroy: 2 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Lake Providence. Hatten, Jeanette H.: 2 p.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Henning, Alice: 11 a.m. Friday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Jackson, Louis Ray: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe. Jackson, Ruth L.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Jenkins, Jacqueline Denise: 11 a.m. Saturday, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Rayville. Jones, Jerry: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Bastrop. Nathaniel, Larry Copeland: 1 p.m. Saturday, Light House Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Newell, Minnie Francis: 10 a.m. Thursday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Parker, Effie Jewel: 11 a.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Perry, Isaac: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Matthews Baptist Church, Mangham. Smith, Bobbie Jean Edwards: 2 p.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Spencer, Fred: 2 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville. Till, Rose E.: 2 p.m. Thursday, Harmony Baptist Church, near Delhi. Williams, Lila Mae Butcher: 10 a.m. Thursday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

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

Colleen B. Chapman Funeral services for Mrs. Colleen B. Chapman, 81, will be 10am Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at Rocky Branch with Rev. Brian McAllister, Rev. Ryan Chapman, and Rev. Michael Howard officiating. Interment will follow at Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Chapman was born on January 29, 1931 and passed from this life on Wednesday December 19, 2012 at her residence after an extended illness. She was a resident of Union Parish, a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Her joy was sending cards for all events and occasions; being of support and help to those in sorrow. She was a devoted Mom and Mamaw who gave love and care to all of her family. She is preceded in death by her parents George and Elizabeth Barton; her husband William Chapman; her granddaughter Amanda Shinn, her siblings Sonny Barton, Clara Weatherly and Joann Pirtle. She is survived by her children Richard Chapman and wife Jane, Pam Cleveland and husband Lyn all of Rocky Branch; her grandchildren Matt Chapman, Carey Griffen, Ryan Chapman and Melissa Ferrington; also survived by 14 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of Family and Friends. Pallbearers will be J. C. Honeycutt, Gary Chapman, Phillip Smith, Troy Chapman Jr., Earl Babineau and James Chapman. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bob Chapman, Gene Chapman, and Paul Chapman. Friends may call for visitation on Friday 5pm until 8pm at the church 10267 Highway 143 Farmerville. Online guest book at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 21, 2012

Albert G. Elias Funeral services for Albert G. Elias, 42, of Dallas, TX formerly of Monroe, will be held at 1:30 PM Saturday, December 22, 2012, at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Puthuppally, Rev. David Richter, Msgr. Edmund Moore, Rev. Sebastian Kallarackal, Rev. Job Edathinatt, Rev. Mark Watson, and Rev. Abraham Chiramukhathu officiating. Interment will be in St. Matthew Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mr. Elias passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012. He was a graduate of St. Frederick High School, LSU, and Loyola Law School. He was an avid golfer and played for the LSU golf team. Albert started his own sports agency in 1998. He was recently recognized as one of the top sports agents in America. His mission was to foster, educate, and develop his clients for life, both on and off the playing field. Albert lived life to the fullest. He never met a stranger and left a positive impression on every single person that ever met him. Mr. Elias was preceded in death by his father, Albert Elias; his grandparents, Sam and Samera Elias and Wadie and Angele Zacca. Survivors include his mother, Marcella Elias; brothers, Chad Elias and David Elias; and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Ned Jabour, Ab Elias, Donnie Elias, Steve Elias, Greg Elias, Jason Elias, Andrew Abide, Phil Mansour, Steve Sagan, and Wadie Zacca. Honorary pallbearers will be his friends and NFL family. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:30 AM until service time at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to his foundation, Pro Football Combine Camp, P.O. Box 28, Thibodeaux, LA 70302-0028, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , or to your favorite charity . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 21, 2012

Lorraine Gregg Funeral services for Mrs. Lorraine Gregg, 92, of Sterlington, LA, will be held at 9:30 AM, Saturday, December 22, 2012, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Warren Eckhart officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Gregg passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at Stoneybrook Alzheimer's Assisted Living. Mrs. Gregg was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Mr. Bruce F. Gregg, Sr.; and her son, Mr. Bruce F. Gregg, Jr. Survivors include her daughters, Leigh Gregg Taylor (Fairborn, OH) and Lorraine Gregg McKinnie and husband Larry (Monroe, LA); son, Gordon Sterling Gregg, and wife Billie (Sterlington, LA); grandchildren, Russell Taylor and wife Nikki, Gregg Taylor, Meredith McKinnie, Bonnie McKinnie Graves and husband Lee, Natalie Gregg, and Abby Gregg; and great grandchildren, Lauren, Grace and Ryan Taylor and Anabeth Lorraine Graves. Pallbearers will be Bubba Atkinson, Randy Carpenter, Lee Graves, Gregg Taylor, Johnny Walker, and Gary Williams. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, and Saturday from 9:00 AM until service time at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from December 21 to December 22, 2012

Betty Colvin Headrick Betty Colvin Headrick, 84, of West Monroe, died Sunday, December 16, 2012. A private family burial service will be held on Friday, December 21, 2012. A Memorial Service for friends and family will be held at a later date, to be announced, so that all family members will be able to attend. Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 21, 2012

Edna Ora Taylor Johnston After a brief illness, Edna Ora Taylor Johnston, 92, went into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 20, 2012 in Winnsboro, LA. Edna was born on October 5, 1920 in Fort Necessity, LA. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 55 years-J. C. Johnston; youngest of three sons-Gary Johnston; her parents-Malone Crain and Braxton G. Taylor; and sister-Rethie Womack. Survivors include two sons-Jerry L. Johnston and wife Debbie Oglesby Johnston of Sicily Island and Donnie E. Johnston and wife Marion Mixon Johnston of Natchitoches, LA; three granddaughters-Julia Johnston Wiggers Gilmore and husband Gerald of Extension, LA, Karen Johnston Gerrato of Boca Raton, FL, and Amanda Johnston Talley and husband Brook of Bowling Green, KY; five great grandchildren-Mindy Wiggers Spillars and husband Colby Spillars, Drew Wiggers and wife Sunny Brown Wiggers, Julian Serrato, Braxton Talley, and Jackson Talley; and three great-great grandchildren-Cole Spillars, Braden Spillars, and David Michael Wiggers; two brothers-Barney E. Taylor and wife Cecil and James W. Taylor and wife Joyce both of Fort Necessity; one sister-Verdia Taylor Beach of Monroe; and numerous loving cousins , nieces, and nephews. For over 50 years, she was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Winnsboro and until just recently she personally mailed birthday, get well, and condolence cards to her church family members. She was an accomplished quilter, and receiving one of her quilts was a prized gift. She was also an avid and skilled fisherwoman for many, many years. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday at 10:00 AM at Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA. The Rev. Jimmy Harper of Temple Baptist Church and Rev. Bobby Ensminger will officiate. Interment will be immediately following the services at the Ogden Cemetery, Liddieville, LA. The family will also receive relatives and friends at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Friday evening from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Honoring her as pallbearers will be Walter Arnold Beach, Douglas Glen Beach, Glen Dale Womack, Ricky Womack, Aaron Robinson, and Allen Taylor. Online registry/condolences can be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on December 21, 2012

Stanley "Cowboy" Jones III Funeral services for Stanley "Cowboy" Jones III, 65, of Quitman, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 22, 2012, in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum chapel with Rev. Troy Dennard officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Cowboy was born July 25, 1947 and passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012. He was a U. S. Navy Vietnam veteran serving two tours as an advisor on a PBR boat. Cowboy lived the life he wanted to and was kind-hearted and generous to everyone. Cowboy was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Juanita Jones. Survivors include his sons, Stanley "Bo" Jones IV and Tyrell Jones; daughter, Paige Jones; granddaughter, Mia Hendricks; sisters, Margaret Smith and husband Walter, and Sharon Benton and husband John; brother, Duane Jones and wife Debbie; nephews, Todd Smith and Jessie Jones; niece, Jenny Hale; and he also leaves behind his side kick "Duke" his dog. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00 Noon until 1:30 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Retrieving Freedom (providing freedom for independent living for vets through assistance dogs), St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , or the charity of choice . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 21, 2012

Robert Leon McDanell Funeral services for Robert Leon McDanell will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday December 19, 2012 at Family Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Michael Stravato, Rev. Beck Payne, and Richard Richardson, Jr. officiating. Interment will be in Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA Mr. McDanell died December 16, 2012 in Bethany, West Virginia after a construction accident. Mr. McDanell was a member of Family Church. He was a heavy equipment operator working pipeline construction all across the United States. He enjoyed spending time with the love of his life, Jennifer, grandchildren and other family members. Robert never met a stranger and had friends all over the country. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Frank McDanell and brother-in-law, Terry Blanchard Survivors: wife, Mrs. Jennifer D. McDanell; Daughter, Emily Byers and husband, Zack; Step-children, Richard Richardson, Jr. and wife, Angie, Buryl Richardson and wife, Lisa, and Dewayne Richardson and wife, Krista; Mother, Mrs. Teresa P. McDanell; Sisters, Flora Blanchard and Melinda Kiper and husband Glynn; Brothers, Paul Westbrook and Frank McDanell; 6 Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Richard, Buryl and Dewayne Richardson, Frank McDanell, Donnie West, Carl Parkerson, Butch Gilliam, Randy Bush, and Donnie Plunk. Honorary Pallbearers will be Preston Blanchard, Aubrey Rombough and Jarred Matthew McDanell Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home Memorials may be made to Family Church 320 Laird St. West Monroe, LA 71291 Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 21, 2012

James O. "Bubba" McKeithen, Jr. Funeral Services for James O. "Bubba" McKeithen, 44, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 22, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Mike McPhearson officiating. Interment will follow in the McKnight Cemetery in Holly Ridge, LA. Mr. McKeithen was born in Shreveport, LA on December 9, 1968 and died suddenly in West Monroe, LA on December 18, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, James O. McKeithen, Sr. and brother, Billy Bingham. He is survived by his wife, Kristy Savage McKeithen; children, Raymond Allan Scott and Bianca Vada Scott; grandson, Parker Isaiah Scott; mother, Shirley McKeithen; and sisters, Renee Shelton, Rebecca Pemberton, and Kathy Loving. Pallbearers will be A.J. Jackson, Jamie Jordan, Jason Raley, Shane Lingefelt, Greg Fairbanks and Buddy Hodges. Visitation will be held from 4:00PM until 7:00PM Friday, December 21, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 21, 2012

Kathleen Williams Meek Kathleen Williams Meek, age 92, passed away at her home on December 16, 2012. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 22, 2012, at Mer Rouge Cemetery with the Rev. Frank Swindle officiating. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Meek was born May 16, 1920, in Mer Rouge. She was the seventh of eight children born to Mary Emma Davenport Williams and Alex Norwood Williams, a pioneer family of Morehouse Parish. She graduated from LSU in 1941 and later attended graduate school at LSU. On New Year's Eve of 1941 she married Roy Clark Meek. During World War II and immediately after, they lived in several different cities and states but moved permanently to Monroe in 1950. Mr. Meek died in Monroe in 1996. She was also predeceased by all seven of her siblings. She is survived by her two children and their spouses, Paula Meek Taylor and her husband Ronald of Franklin, Tennessee, and Craig Lee Meek and his wife, Catherine Connors, of Monroe; four grandchildren, Andrea Meek Boyce of Baton Rouge, Lisa Meek Dunham of Sugar Hill, Georgia, Joel Taylor of Oxford, Alabama, and Kathleen Taylor Eastman of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee; two great granddaughters, four great grandsons, and one step great granddaughter. Mrs. Meek was a social worker with the Louisiana Department of Public Welfare for more than 20 years, until her retirement in 1982. She was a lifelong Episcopalian and a member of Grace Episcopal Church since 1950. In her younger years she was active in the Daughters of the King at Grace Episcopal Church, the Monroe Junior Charity League, and the Alpha Omicron Pi Alumnae Association. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made either to St. Andrews Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 65, Mer Rouge, Louisiana 71261, to Grace Episcopal Church in Monroe, or to a charity of your choice . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 21, 2012

Thomas Randall "Randy" Wilder Graveside Services for Thomas Randall "Randy" Wilder, 52, of Cookeville, TN will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 22, 2012 at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Perry Lassiter officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Randy was born March 28, 1960 in Ouachita Parish, LA to Thomas Hugh and Beth Sanford Wilder. Randy was a 1978 graduate of West Monroe High School and in 1998 received his B.S. Degree in Business Management from Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church in Cookeville where for the past 10 years he served as Music Director. He was a former member and Music Director at New Hope Baptist Church in Gainesboro, TN. Randy loved Christ, his family, music and outdoor sports. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Randy was preceded in death by a sister, Anne McLemore. Survivors; wife of 26 years, Lisa Lyles Wilder (whom he married May 7, 1986 in Chattanooga, TN); three daughters and a son-in-law, Bethany and Nick Rodgers, Peyton Wilder and Reagan Wilder; grandson, Aaron Smith Rodgers all of Cookeville, TN; parents, Thomas and Beth Wilder of West Monroe, LA; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy and Terry Trapp of Smithville, TN and Vicki and Jimmy Coulter of West Monroe, LA; father and mother-in-law, Tom and Brenda Lyles; brother and sister-in-law, Darryl and Kim Lyles all of Cookeville, TN; and numerous nieces, great nieces, nephews, and great nephews. Memorials may be made to Midway Baptist Church Building Fund, 200 North Old Kentucky Rd., Cookeville, TN 38501 or Cancer Care Fund %CRMC Foundation, 1 Medical Center Blvd, Cookeville, TN 38501. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 21, 2012

Philip Alexander, 51 WINNFIELD — Philip Horace "Seed" Alexander, an oilfield technician, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home. Visitation is 8 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Garden of Memories.

Clarence Gibbs, 55 TALLULAH — Clarence Gibbs, a deputy sheriff, died Dec. 7. Services are noon Saturday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery.

Fannie Howell, 80 Fannie Lee Howell of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Annie Mae James, 72 Annie Mae James of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Final viewing is 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Cornelia James, 65 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Cornelia James, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Union Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Brandon Johnson, 24 RAYVILLE — Brandon Johnson, a laborer, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Love and Charity Cemetery.

Nathaniel Lacey Jr., 60 GRAMBLING — Nathaniel Lacey Jr., a groundskeeper, died Saturday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Calm Cemetery, Simsboro. Visitation is 10:30 a.m. Saturday until service time at the cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Rev. Stephen W. Landry, 59 The Rev. Stephen W. Landry of West Monroe, car salesman, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at The Assembly, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Clarice B. Mason, 84 RUSTON — Clarice B. Mason, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Florence H. Mitchell, 97 BASTROP — Florence Harris Spensley Mitchell, a retired International Paper Co. employee, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Willie Turner, 65 Willie Turner of Monroe, a maintenance supervisor, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter Rock Baptist Church, Rayville. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Dorothy Turpin, 76 TALLULAH — Dorothy Turpin, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church No. 2. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Morning Rest Memorial Gardens under the direction of Funerals by McFarland of Delhi.

Almeta White, 93 Almeta "Meta" Irene Tucker White of Monroe, formerly of Hammond, died Wednesday. A celebration of life services is 1 p.m. Saturday at Brandon Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond. Private burial service for family will be held Saturday in Hammond.

Olivia Wilson, 91 RAYVILLE — Olivia Wilson, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Allen, Mary Moon: 11 a.m. Saturday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto. Bonner, Robbie "Layton": 10 a.m. Friday, Fort Necessity Baptist Church. Briggs, Semaj: 9:30 a.m. Friday, Turkey Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Delhi. Brim, Robert Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Mount Zion Baptist Church, Clayton. Burks, Charles Ernest: 1 p.m. Saturday, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Carter, Roy Lee: 1 p.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Caston, John Eric: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert. Chapman, Doris Colleen: 10 a.m. Saturday, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Rocky Branch. Cowart, JoAnn: 2 p.m. Saturday, Pisgah Baptist Church, Jonesville. Frost, Earnestine: 11 a.m. Saturday, Kingdom Hall, Monroe. Green, Carolyn A.: 10 a.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Gregory Sr., Guy Edward: 2 p.m. Saturday, Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Henning, Alice: 11 a.m. Friday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Jackson, Ruth L.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe. Jenkins, Jacqueline Denise: 11 a.m. Saturday, Orange Hill Baptist Church, Rayville. Jones, Jerry: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Baptist Church, Bastrop. Jones, Ruby Lee: 1 p.m. Saturday, Progressive Baptist Church, Monroe. McDanell, Robert Leon: 2 p.m. Saturday, Family Church, West Monroe. Meek, Kathleen Williams: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mer Rouge Cemetery, Mer Rouge. Nathaniel, Larry Copeland: 1 p.m. Saturday, Light House Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Parker, Effie Jewel: 11 a.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Perry, Isaac: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Matthews Baptist Church, Mangham. Polley, Nelda "Maxie" Woods: 2 p.m. Friday, First United Pentecostal Church, Goodwin Road, Ruston. Selmon, David "Bubba": 1 p.m. Saturday, Solomon Temple Baptist Church, Monroe. Smith, Bobbie Jean Edwards: 2 p.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Spencer, Fred: 2 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Rayville. Staten, Willie: noon Saturday, Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe. Washington, Jerry: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Columbia.

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

Ivy Tucker Cobb Funeral Services for Ivy Tucker Cobb, 100, of Farmerville, LA., will be held on Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Farmerville with Dr. Connie Ward officiating. Interment will follow at Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Farmerville under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Ivy was born on September 24, 1912 and passed away on December 21, 2012. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Farmerville. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Cobb. She is survived by her sons: Gary Cobb and wife, Lana, of Bella Vista, AR; Rex Cobb and wife, Kay, of Farmerville, LA; four grandchildren: Lori Costley, Rebecca Bryan, Karen Freeland, and Jamie Cobb; ten great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 23, 2012 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the church. Pallbearers will be Randy Rhodes, Joel Rhodes, Ricky Daniels, Jamie Cobb, Greg Bryan, and Ronny Freeland. Donations may be made to Zion Hill Cemetery Fund. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on December 23, 2012

Helen Rodden Crow Funeral services for Helen Rodden Crow, 88, of Monroe, will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, December 23, 2012, at Lakeshore Baptist Church with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Crow died Friday, December 21, 2012, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church where she served faithfully in many areas of ministry. She retired from Farmers Finance division of Scott Truck & Tractor after 35 years of employment. Mrs. Crow was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Perry Lee Crow; and parents, Salina and J. J. Rodden. Survivors include her daughter, Connie Bennett and husband Glen of Monroe; son, Carl Crow and wife Pat of Bloomington, IL; five grandsons, Greg Bennett and wife Jessica of Benton, LA, Jeff Bennett and wife Kyla of Sterlington, LA, Jerry Bennett and wife Ashley of Baton Rouge, LA, Kevin Crow and wife Ashleigh of Raymore, MO, and Keith Crow and wife Sislye of Washington, IL; three great grandchildren, Brady Bennett of Benton, LA, Jaxson Bennett of Sterlington, LA, and Lillie Crow of Raymore, MO. Her grandsons will serve as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 PM until service time at Lakeshore Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Lakeshore Baptist Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 23, 2012

Glenn Edward DeRamus I Glenn Edward DeRamus I, 46, died Friday, December 21, 2012, from injuries sustained in a tragic accident at his home in Calhoun, LA. Ed was born July 16, 1966 in Monroe, LA and lived in Lafayette, LA, Baltimore, MD, Hot Springs, AR, and Calhoun, LA. He worked throughout his life in the oil fields advancing from floor hand to motorman to rig manager. Ed was a licensed minister, served as a youth pastor, and was a member of the Souls Harbor United Pentecostal Church of Calhoun, LA. Ed was preceded in death by his father and mother, Derwood and Gladys DeRamus, and a brother, John DeRamus. He is survived by his wife; Missi; one brother; Rev. Jim DeRamus (and Cynthia), two sisters; Bertha Scoggins (and Rev. Nathan) and Betty DeRamus; two sons; Justin DeRamus (and Jessica) and Little Ed DeRamus; two daughters; Stephanie DeRamus and Ashley Futch (and Hunter); nine grandchildren; Brooklyn, Maddox, Kyrie-Catherine, Paisleigh, Blayne, Gracelynn, Braelynn, Ava-Rose, and Nathaniel; numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Ed was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who was dearly cherished by his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was a gentle soul and sensitive to the needs of others. He will be sorely missed by his family, church, and friends. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., Monday, December 24rd at Souls Harbor United Pentecostal Church. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Bishop Jimmy Masters and Pastor Buddy Buie officiating. Burial will be at the Kilpatrick Cemetery with Rodney Powell, James Fortenberry, Billy Smith, Jimmy Whitaker, Daniel Ebey, Randy Angelle, Jared Angelle, and Chance Angelle serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Mike Powell, James Powell, Knox Handkins, Nick Angelle, and DeWayne Self. Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 23, 2012

Gerald "Jerry" A. Miller, Sr. After a long struggle with illness, Gerald "Jerry" Alva Miller, Sr. passed away on December 22, 2012. He was born on March 28, 1953 in Ruston, LA, and resided most of his life with his wife and family in West Monroe, Louisiana. Born to Alva Cled Miller and Dorothy Winstead Miller, Jerry became the epitome of an intelligent, hard-working, and religious man. At the age of nineteen, he married Deborah "Debbie" Gail Arrant on July 21, 1972. He received both a B.A. and a B.S. from Louisiana Tech University in architecture and structural engineering. For most of his adult life, Jerry worked as a structural engineer for Architecture + in Monroe, Louisiana and helped design buildings across the entire United States. In Monroe alone, he worked on such iconic local structures as Pecanland Mall and Delta Community College. He was a member of Forsythe Avenue Church of Christ and a ham radio enthusiast. Jerry is preceded in death by his father Alva Cled Miller and is survived by his mother, Dorothy "Dot" Miller; wife, Debbie Miller; son, Gerald "Al" Alva Miller, Jr. and wife Leigh; daughters, Miranda Miller Johnson and husband Joshua , and Michelle Miller; sister, Laura Miller Beavers and husband Sam; grand-daughters, Trinity Johnson and Katy Johnson. He was a funny, caring and thoughtful person, and an avid reader, music-lover and electronics enthusiast. Jerry was always ready and able to offer advice or help on almost any topic ranging from carpentry and car maintenance to structural designs or computer construction. A beloved son, father, grandfather and friend, he will be profoundly missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home on Lamy Lane in Monroe, Louisiana on Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Bro. John Dobbs officiating. Interment will be at Kilpatrick's Serenity Garden in West Monroe, LA. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 23, 2012

Stephanie Michelle Phillips Funeral services for Stephanie Michelle Phillips, 25, of West Monroe, LA will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 24, 2012 at Brown-Holley Chapel, Rayville, LA with Rev. Robert Stroud officiating. Interment will follow in Start Cemetery, Start, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. Stephanie was born on March 10, 1987 in West Monroe, LA and passed away December 22, 2012. She was preceded in death by her maternal great grandparents, Alton James, Sr. and wife, Eunice Riley; maternal grandfather, Alton James, Jr; paternal great grandparents, Albert "Bill" and Medie Thompson. She was a wonderful mother and loyal daughter. She was a daddy's girl. Savannah Grace was her world. Survivors include her daughter, Savannah Grace Phillips of West Monroe; father, Michael Phillips of Start; mother, Sandra James Potor and husband, Ted of West Monroe; 4-siblings, David Michael Phillips of Start, John Thomas Phillips of Start, Alex Potor of West Monroe, Abbigail Potor of West Monroe; paternal grandparents, Ebbie Izic Phillips and wife, Louise of Start; maternal grandmother, Peggy James of Minden; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who all loved her very much. Pallbearers will be Kerry Jackson, Richard Byrd, Adrein Byrd, Mike McKenzie, Terry Reiger, Don Oglesby. Visitation will be from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 23, 2012 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville, LA. To leave condolences for the family go online to www.brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on December 23, 2012

James Thomas Smith Funeral services for James Thomas Smith, 84, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, December 23, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Craig West and Rev. R. C. Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Smith was born July 20, 1928 and passed away Thursday, December 20, 2012 at St. Francis Medical Center. He served as an electrician with Tennessee Gas, was a former member of First Baptist Church Monroe for over 35 years, and a life deacon. Mr. Smith was dedicated to building churches across the United States with Volunteer Christian Builders. He helped build over 100 churches in 15 states. He was a U. S. Navy veteran serving in both WWII and Korea. He was a very generous person, ready to serve a neighbor that was in need. Mr. Smith loved his nieces and nephews as if they were his own. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Bobbie Walters Smith; four nephews, R. C. Smith, Robby Smith, Ed Wiggins and Johnny Wiggins; and six special nieces, Eleanor Lincoln of New York, Vera Kelso of Tyler, TX, Marcia Shelton of Texas, Sharon Drumwright, Cindy McPhearson, Melinda Hardey. Pallbearers will be Randy Johnson, Robby Smith, Jerry Beasley, Lonnie Bayles, Jack Walker, and Dr. Brad Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Sr. Adult Men's Sunday School Class. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 23, 2012

Carol Bryan GOLDEN MEADOW — Carol Moore Bryan, 60, a nurse, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. A memorial gathering at Knights of Columbus Hall, West Monroe, will follow the services. Neal Fryer, 85 WINNSBORO— Brother Neal Fryer, a retired minister, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Fryer Family Cemetery. Nicholas Jordan, 24 LANCASTER, Texas — Nicholas Vagan Jordan, a student, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Light House Church of God and Christ. Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Oak Forest Cemetery, Olla.

Charles LaFleur, 59 FARMERVILLE — Charles "Charlie" LaFleur, operations manager at Sol's Pipe and Steel,died Friday. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. A private family service and celebration will be held at a later date.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Cobb, Ivy Tucker: 2 p.m. Sunday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Farmerville. Crow, Helen Rodden: 3 p.m. Sunday, Lakeshore Baptist Church, Monroe. Daniels, Randy W.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Mitchell, Florence Harris Spensley: 2 p.m. Thursday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Smith, James Thomas: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

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

Jean Wallace Hammons Funeral services for Mrs. Jean Wallace Hammons, 73, of West Monroe will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 26, 2012, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Bill Foster officiating. Interment follows in Hasley Cemetery, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Hammons was a retired Ouachita Parish School educator, and a member of Claiborne United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvie and Bertha Mae Wallace, and 2 sisters, Faye Saucer and June Wallace. Survivors include her husband, Lester Hammons; son, Gary Lane Hammons; sister, Floy Stephens; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Claiborne United Method Church, 5401 Cypress St., West Monroe, LA 71291. Visitation is 10:00 AM until time of service on Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 24, 2012

Rebecca (Becki) Hudgens Funeral services for Rebecca (Becki) Hudgens, 85, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at St. Matthew Catholic Church with Rev. Richard Norsworthy officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Hudgens passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012. She was a very unique woman. Mrs. Hudgens loved her family tremendously and always saw the best in everyone. She put all her faith in God and trusted him to guide her in everything she did. Mrs. Hudgens had tremendous talents. She designed and sewed all of her clothing. With her regal posture and elegant style, she often got mistaken for Jackie Kennedy. Mrs. Hudgens also enjoyed oil painting, and later in life took to China Painting as a hobby. Of her many projects she had done for the community, one of her favorites was work she performed for St. Matthew's church during the 1980s and 1990s. During this time, Father George asked Mrs. Hudgens to retouch and refinish many of the statues for St. Matthew's church. She was most proud of the Angels she gold leafed with such care. Mrs. Hudgens was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Daryl Hudgens. Survivors include children, Cynthia Hudgens of Salt Lake City, UT, Daryl Hudgens of Monroe, Eileen Dedmon and husband Darrell of Indianapolis, IN, and Brenda Fritz and husband John of Eros, LA; six grandchildren, Wilbern J Brady Jr., children Maegan and Garrett; Shawn Brady; Melissa and Daniel Tedeton, children Jeanna and Kayleigh; Rebecca Dedmon; Danny Dedmon. Pallbearers will be Will Brady, Shawn Brady, Daniel Tedeton, John Fritz, and Joe Brady. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 24, 2012

Petra Gladys "Pete" Melton Kelly Petra Gladys "Pete" Melton Kelly died peacefully at home on December 22, 2012, after living with breast cancer for 18 years. Pete was born in Santiago, Dominican Republic and grew up in Plaquemine, Louisiana, the youngest child (known as "baby sister") of Dr. Edward Cabiness Melton and Winifred Glover Postell. After graduating from LSU, she celebrated 57 years of devoted and loving marriage with her husband, William Grady "Bill" Kelly, Jr. Pete and Bill's bond was inspiring to their children and all who knew them. Pete was a loving mother to her children and their spouses: Kathleen Kelly O'Bannon (Tom) of Charlotte, NC, Edward Melton Kelly (Lisa Hale) of Kingwood, TX, and Nancy Logan Kelly Falgoust (John) of New Orleans, LA. She was a fun and exuberant Mimi to seven grandchildren: Clark Edward and Brian Kelly O'Bannon; Virginia Claire, Glen Edward, and Margaret "Maggie" Ann Kelly; and Caroline Kelly and John "Jack" Robert Falgoust III. She was predeceased by her son, William Grady Kelly, III, and her sister, Lucille Rae (Tee-Rae) Dismukes of Alabaster, Alabama. Pete is survived by her husband Bill, and also her brother, Capt. Edward C. Melton, USN (ret.), of Virginia Beach, Virginia, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong friends. A graduate of LSU and later ULM, Pete was a lifelong Tri-Delt, having served as President of the LSU chapter. She worked for and served her community in many varied ways as a member and leader of several organizations, including PEO Chapter AK, the Monroe Garden Club, the Monroe Symphony League, the DAR, the Louisiana State Bar Association Law League and the Monroe Junior League. Pete led a full life of loving example as a loyal member of First United Methodist Church, Monroe, where she and Bill were founding members of the Aldersgate Sunday School class, and she shared her passion for music and singing as a member of the Chancel Choir. Among her many other passions were children and teaching, especially reading. She taught kindergarten and first grade at Grace Episcopal School for over 14 years. Following retirement, she continued to mentor, nurture and teach, as an adult literacy tutor and as a Guardian Ad Litem for CASA and, most recently, as the founding director of the STAIR (Start the Adventure in Reading) tutoring program at First United Methodist Church which serves second graders at Jack Hayes Elementary school. Family visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 26 at First United Methodist Church, Monroe, followed immediately at 1:00 PM with a Service of Celebration with Reverend Larry Stafford officiating. Burial will be at Longstraw Cemetery in Longstraw, south of Choudrant, Louisiana following the service. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Monroe, or the STAIR tutoring program, care of First United Methodist Church, 3900 Loop Road, Monroe, LA 71201. The family would like to thank Dr. Gary Burton and his staff, especially Janice Yager, at LSU Medical Center, Shreveport, and Dr. Charles G. (Chuck) Morgan for their attentive and devoted care. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from December 24 to December 26, 2012

Ruby Aikens Martin Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Aikens Martin, 81, of Indianapolis, IN and a former resident of West Monroe, LA, are Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Interment follows in Head Cemetery, West Monroe, under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. A homemaker, Mrs. Martin loved being with her family and she loved to cook. She was preceded in death by her son, John Martin, Jr. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, John Martin, Sr.; daughters, Desiree Ross and her husband, Michael, and Denise Martin; 4 grandchildren, Adam, Elizabeth, Timothy Ross, and Roxy Ann Brown; and 3 great-grandchildren, Haley and Keira Ross and Tristin Brown. Visitation is 1:00P M until 3:00 PM on Wednesday, December 26th, 2012, 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 December 24, 2012

Marie Wilson Parker Marie Wilson Parker is safe in the arms of Jesus. She was born on 10/31/1922 and died on 12/22/2012. Funeral will be at 10:00 A.M. on 12/24/2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. Burial will be @ Liberty Baptist Church cemetery in Linville, LA under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. She is preceded in death by her husband, J.H. "Jake" Parker; parents David and Lula Wilson, son-in-law Johnny Davis; brother, GD " Jabby" Wilson, and infant brother. Marie was a Christian mother to Jamie Russell (Jerry); Sandy Gardner (Billy); Sue Davis, Sherry McWiggins (Ashley) and Hal Parker. Rea's grandsons and great-grandsons will honor her as pallbearers. They are Monty Russell, Charles Gardner, Heath Davis, Lance Davis, Caleb McWiggins, Josh Russell, Russell Wise, and Austin Wise. Granddaughters left to cherish her memory are Amy Matthews, and Mandi Black. She is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren and 1 sister, OlgaLee Reppond. She loved her church family, nieces, and nephews and many friends. To all she would say "To God be the glory Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on December 24, 2012

Rev. Ed DeRamus I, 46 The Rev. Ed DeRamus I of Calhoun, an oil rig manager, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday At Souls Harbor United Pentecostal Church, Calhoun. Visitation is 11:30 a.m. Monday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Shelley Grafton, 46 FARMERVILLE — Shelley Ann Grafton died Friday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Farmerville under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Vera Lewis, 75 Vera M. Lewis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Donna Radau, 53 DELHI — Donna Radau died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Sherry Ragland, 65 Sherry Ragland of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon Wednesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Fryer, Brother Neal: 10 a.m. Monday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Jordan, Nicholas Vagan: 11 a.m. Monday, Light House Church of God and Christ, Monroe. Mitchell, Florence Harris Spensley: 2 p.m. Thursday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

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

Justin Warren Kane "Dusty" 12-11-68 to 10-25-11 IN LOVING MEMORY Thanks for the Special Memories. Merry Christmas. Daddy, Mama and Karson. Published in The News Star on December 25, 2012

Sherry Bond Ragland Funeral Services for Sherry Bond Ragland, 65, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, December 26, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Lynn Sasser officiating. Interment will follow in the Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Sherry was born on April 28, 1947 and passed away on December 22, 2012. She graduated from West Monroe High School in 1965. Sherry was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe for 40 years, where she was a member of the Vota Vita Ladies Sunday School class. Faith, family, and friends were her life. She is preceded in death by her son, David Ragland; mother, Alvanelle "Jackie" Holmes Bond; nephew, Paul Brodie; paternal and maternal grandparents. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Fred Ragland, Jr.; daughter, Renee McDonald and husband, Eddie; grandchildren, Drew, Brett, and Brooklyn King; step grandchildren, Jackson and Jansen McDonald; father, James C. "JC" Bond, Sr.; brother, James C. "Jimmy" Bond, Jr. and wife Ann; sister, Sue Brodie and husband Bill; uncle Sherewood "Wally" Holmes and friend Sonja; aunts, Hilda Cooper and husband Alton " Giggs", and Leta Buhrman; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Mark Hendricks, Matthew Hendricks, Joel Ramsey, Daniel Newsom, David Newsom, and Eric Rogers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bobby Wilson, Bobby Duke, and Charles Martindale. Visitation will be held from Noon until service time Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Memorials can be made to the Ouachita Parish Humane Society, the American Diabetes Association , and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 25, 2012

Mary Joyce Pollard Townsend Memorial services for Mrs. Mary Joyce Pollard Townsend, age 61, and resident of W. Monroe, are scheduled for Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 5:00 PM at the chapel of Golden Funeral Home with Rev. Mollie McGee officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 5:00 PM service time Thursday. Mrs. Townsend, member of Central Baptist Church and accountant for CenturyLink, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2012. She loved to work in her yard and take care of her parrots. She is survived by her husband Howard Townsend; her mother, Mary Virginia Pollard of Bastrop; her son, Heath Holley of San Diego, CA; her step-sons, Casey Townsend of W. Monroe, LA, Christopher Townsend and wife Amanda of W. Monroe, LA; her sisters, Helen Kelly of Bastrop, Elizabeth Solomon of Charlotte, NC, Virginia Kittredge of Carollton, TX; one granddaughter, Julianna Townsend, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Townsend is preceded in death by her father, Dr. Ted Pollard, and her sister, Laura Frances Pollard. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on December 25, 2012

Shelley Grafton, 46 FARMERVILLE — Shelley Ann Grafton died Friday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Farmerville under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Vera Lewis, 75 Vera M. Lewis of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Donna Radau, 53 DELHI — Donna Radau died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

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

Ruth Elizabeth Ochs Harvey Funeral services for Ruth Elizabeth Ochs Harvey, 76, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 27, 2012, at Loch Arbor Baptist Church with Rev. Andy Myrick officiating. Interment will follow at Loch Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Harvey passed away Monday, December 24, 2012. She volunteered with the Arthritis Foundation and the March of Dimes. Mrs. Harvey was a member and Sunday school teacher at Loch Arbor Baptist Church, a title clerk for many auto dealers, and a breast cancer survivor. Mrs. Harvey was preceded in death by her grandson, Aaron Harvey Survivors include her husband, Johnny Harvey; sons, Johnny Harvey, Jr. (Gigi), Tommy Harvey (Rachel), and Dewayne Netherland (Louise); daughters, Yolanda Ferguson (Scott) and Kim Heinen; sisters, Martha Speilman and Mary Sauver; brothers, Johnny and James Ochs; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jamison Harvey, Cody Williams, Brad Massey, Jessie Rhodes, Tyler Lyons, and H. A. Coleman. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Kitty Degree Breast Cancer Foundation. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 26, 2012

Margaret Watson Funeral services for Mary Margaret Watson 67, of Marrero, LA will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 28, 2012, in the chapel of Cox Funeral Home of Delhi with Rev. Susanna Watson officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi. Burial will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Mary Margaret had been employed by the law firm of Adams and Reese of New Orleans, as a legal secretary for many years and had been retired for six months. Mary Margaret was born of the union of Tom and Mary Watson of Delhi on October 13, 1945. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by two sisters, Cathye Woodard of Monroe, and Patty Jean Grubbs(George) of Swartz; a niece, Taylor Talbot(Josh); nephews, Andre Gaspard and James Samuel Woodard and great nephews, Kannon and Kruse Talbot all of Monroe. Pallbearers will be Pearson Parker, Jimmy Strong, Charles Parker, Todd Poynter, Roy Junkin and Ken Gibson. Any planned memorials may be made to The National World War II Museum in New Orleans, LA. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our web site at www.coxfuneral.com Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Published in The News Star on December 26, 2012

Petra G. Kelly, 80 Petra Gladys "Pete" Melton Kelly of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Long Straw Cemetery, south of Choudrant, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Betty W. Mills, 81 WINNIE, Tex. — Betty Williamson Mills, a retired loan manager, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Joyce Pereira, 71 Joyce Pereira of West Monroe, retired cafeteria manager at Drew Elementary School, died Monday. Services are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Donna Kaye Radau, 53 DELHI — Donna Kaye Radau, a registered nurse, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Crowville. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Lamar Cemetery, Delhi, under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rev. Alton E. Thompson, 83 DELHI — The Rev. Alton E. Thompson, a retired minister, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Arant, Lilly: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Trinity Assembly of God Church, Bastrop. Hammons, Jean Wallace: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Harvey, Ruth Elizabeth Ochs: 11 a.m. Thursday, Loch Arbor Baptist Church. Hoob, Lanell Mixon: 11 a.m. Thursday, Southern Funeral Home. Hudgens, Rebecca "Becki": 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. Matthew Catholic Church, Monroe. Martin, Ruby Aikens: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mitchell, Florence Harris Spensley: 2 p.m. Thursday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Putman, Michael Wade: 11 a.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Ragland, Sherry: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Spruill, Mary Lela McCready: 2 p.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

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

Irene Simms Arnold Funeral Services for Mrs. Irene Simms Arnold, 94, of Hammond, La formerly of Bonita, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, December 27, 2012 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Mike Horchak officiating. Interment will follow in the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Arnold was born January 19, 1918 and died on December 22, 2012 in Hammond, LA. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mrs. Arnold loved her church, Fellowship Community Church. She was the oldest daughter of seven children, being raised in the Bonita Community most of her life. Mrs. Arnold lived a full and blessed life for almost 95 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry L. Arnold and also by son, Harry L. Arnold, Jr. Survivors include her daughter, Shirley Fink and husband, Raymond; four grandchildren, Rebecca Lynn Arnold Jackson and husband, Frankie, Raymond Clinton Fink, III. and wife, Tiffeny, David Lee Fink and wife, Natasha, and Stephen Paul Fink and wife, Marcella; ten great grandchildren, Stephanie and Stephen Jackson, Chris Fink and wife, Breana, Christina Fink, Gage and Kaleb Fink, Taylor, Andrew and Kylie Fink and Daniel Fink; and sister, Madge Madona. Pallbearers will be Ray Fink, David Fink, Stephen Fink, Christopher Fink, Andrew Fink and Richard Arnold. Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until Service Time on Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice . Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 27, 2012

Roy Wilson Bush Roy Wilson Bush, 64, was born September 29, 1948 in Bastrop. He passed away on December 24, 2012 where he wanted to be at home in the woods. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Golden's Funeral Home in Bastrop, LA. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday at Harmony Baptist Church in Collinston, LA with Bro. Dale Jordan and Bro. Alan Eppinette officiating. Interment will follow in Carter Cemetery. Those who knew Roy knows that he loved God, family, friends, hunting and gardening. He especially enjoyed sharing his garden harvest with others. Roy is survived by his best friend and wife of 46 years, Gloria Barker Bush; a son, Dewayne and Marcie Bush of Long Beach, MS and their children, Katie, Trace and Gracie Bush; a son, Clay and Deneen Bush of Monroe, LA, and their children, Amanda and Nicholas Bush, Wesley and Joshua Copeland, Matt and Hannah Copeland and their son, Braylon; sisters, Ida Hall, Joyce Rainbolt, Ginger and Jerry Musgrove; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends; and a special Uncle and Aunt, Pete and June Bush of Hurst, TX. Roy is preceded in death by his parents, Benoit and Betsy Bush; and a brother, Sherman Edward Bush. Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons, Nicholas Bush, Trace Bush, nephews, Jason Musgrove, Clay Murphy, friends, Calvin Lusby, and Tommy Sowyers. Honorary pallbearers will be Wesley and Joshua Copeland. In lieu of flowers you may make donations to either Hospice Compassus, 2213 Justice St., Monroe, LA 71201, or St. Jude, P.O. Box 1302, Memphis, TN 38101-9932. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on December 27, 2012

Betty W. Mills Ms. Mills died Thursday, December 20th, 2012 at 11:00 am in Winnie, TX. She was 81 and a native of Marion, LA. She was a retired loan manager. Ms. Mills was preceded in death by her mother, Deborah Williamson, father, Robert Williamson and her brother Samuel Williamson. Survivors include 1 sister, Gwen West; 4 daughters, Paula Herring, Teresa Howard, Sandra Robinson, Debra White; 4 grandchildren, Carla Crowe, Kelly Crowe, Marc Robinson, and Andrew Wilson. Visitation will be held Friday, December 28th from 5:00-7:00 pm at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Road in Monroe. Funeral services will follow at Mulhearns on Saturday, Dec. 29th at 10:00 am with Royce Ogle officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Ron Howard, Scott Howard, David Howard, Andrew Wilson, Jon Herring, Weylon Robinson and Brian Allen. The family wishes to thank the staff at the Arboretum in Winnie, TX for all their wonderful care of Betty. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 27, 2012

Janet Lusk Muffett Janet Lusk Muffett was born on February 21, 1929 in Epps, LA, and passed away on December 24, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center after a courageous fight with cancer. Janet was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband Billy Muffett. She was also preceded in death by her parents Tommy and Hat Lusk of Epps, LA, a sister Billie Sprankle, and a brother Bo Lusk. She is survived by sister-in-law Chris Lusk, nephews Daryl Lusk and family of Monroe, LA; Larry Lusk and family of Epps, LA; brother-in-law Bill Jay, nephew Kelly Jay, niece Phala Jay all of Abilene, TX. She is also survived by special "cousin", caregiver, and life-long friend Florence Leath; caregiver and close friend Marsha Leath; and special friend and flower girl Leslie Leath Fogger. Other close friends are too numerous to mention, but she was close to her card playing group and her baby "Precious", her dog and companion. Janet also had many friends across the country. Her husband, Billy, played and coached Major League Baseball for 30 years. They made so many friends throughout his career, and we are unable to contact them all and hope they understand. She also had many friends at North Monroe Baptist Church, including Associate Pastor Warren Eckhardt. Janet fought a long hard battle with cancer. Her strength of character enabled her to endure her illness with a smile, showing us, her friends, what a true Southern lady she truly was. Upon her written request and to the dismay of friends and family, she requested no funeral or memorial services. This is not our wish, but hers, and we shall honor it. Janet is now at peace with her devoted husband Billy, and her Lord, Jesus Christ. Memorials can be sent to North Monroe Veterans Home or Chennault Aviation and Military Museum in her honor. Janet and Billy were both great Americans and patriots and supported and admired our service men and women. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 27, 2012

Ralph L. Benefield Sr., 76 Ralph Lamar Benefield Sr. of Monroe, a retired truck driver, died Monday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Annie Bowie, 67 OAK GROVE — Annie Bowie, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Timothy Collins, 34 RAYVILLE — Timothy Collins, a barber, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hollyridge Cemetery.

Queenie Dickerson, 91 RAYVILLE — Queenie Dickerson, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Mattthew No. 1 Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery, Mer Rouge.

Francis E. Donald, 71 BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Francis E. Donald, formerly of West Monroe, a bank loan officer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Katie Foster, 85 RAYVILLE — Katie Foster, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Leamon E. Griffith, 76 BERNICE — Leamon Edward Griffith, a retired college math professor, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Sweetwater Baptist Church, Quitman. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in church cemetery.

John Hawkins, 66 John Hawkins of Monroe, retired from the military, died Dec. 20. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at New Galilee Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Edgefield Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Chaneyville, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mike O. Holtzclaw, 77 RUSTON — Mike O. Holtzclaw, a foreman for Utility Construction, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mineral Springs Baptist Church, near Dubach. Visitation was 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial will be in Douglas Cemetery.

Annie Bowie, 67 OAK GROVE — Annie Bowie, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Katie Foster, 85 RAYVILLE — Katie Foster, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Michael L. Robinson, 51 Michael L. Robinson of Monroe, a cook, died Dec. 17. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Bethel Church of God and Christ, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Willie Sharp, 75 Willie Mae Sharp of Monroe, a cook, died Tuesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Dollie Smith, 77 Dollie Smith of Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Rev.

Alton E. Thompson, 83 RAYVILLE — The Rev. Alton Earl Thompson, a retired minister, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Monterey First Baptist Cemetery, Monterey, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mary M. Watson, 67 MARRERO — Mary Margaret Watson, a retired legal secretary, died Dec. 16. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery.

Olivia Wilson, 91 RAYVILLE — Olivia Wilson, a homemaker, died Dec. 20. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery, Warden.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Harvey, Ruth Elizabeth Ochs: 11 a.m. Thursday, Loch Arbor Baptist Church. Hoob, Lanell Mixon: 11 a.m. Thursday, Southern Funeral Home. Mills, Betty Williamson: 10 a.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mitchell, Florence Harris Spensley: 2 p.m. Thursday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Putman, Michael Wade: 11 a.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Radau, Donna Kaye: 1 p.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church, Crowville. Spruill, Mary Lela McCready: 2 p.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

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

Ralph Lamar Benefield, Sr. Funeral services for Ralph Lamar Benefield, Sr., 76, of Monroe, will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, December 29, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Jim Ragdale and rev. Mikey Cheshier officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Benefield passed away Monday, December 24, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center. Mr. Benefield was preceded in death by his parents and a great grandson. Survivors include his wife Norma Benefield; sons, Lamar Benefield, Jr. and wife Toni, Raymond Benefield and wife Elizabeth, Karl Benefield and wife Sherry, Jeffery Benefield and wife Geshelia; daughters, Tammie Holden and husband Scott, Tiffany Benefield, and Crystal Benefield; thirteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren; three sisters, four brothers, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be sons and grandsons. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 28, 2012

Rodrick Heath Butler Funeral services for Mr. Rodrick Heath Butler, 35, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday December 29, 2012 at the chapel of Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe. Heath was born July 4, 1977 in Bastrop and passed from this life on Wednesday December 26, 2012 in Columbia. He was a resident of Caldwell Parish, a heavy equipment operator, and attended the Baptist Faith. His passion was drawing and working as a tattoo artist, yet, his greatest love was his children and being a devoted Daddy. He is preceded in death by his grandfather Guy Butler. Survivors include his children Michaela, Tristen and Lauren Butler; his father Dean Butler, his sisters Jennifer Irvin and Nicole Butler, his grandmother Rosalee Butler and his fiancée Kim Talbert, also survived by other relatives and friends. Friends may call for visitation on Saturday after 10:00 AM until time of service. Online guest book at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 28, 2012Francis Earl Donald Funeral services for Francis Earl Donald, 71, will be 2:00 PM Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Rocky Branch Assembly of God, Rocky Branch, LA. with Pastor Eugene Brown officiating. Interment will follow at the Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Francis went to his eternal reward on December 24, 2012. He was born and raised in Holly Ridge, LA and then resided many years in West Monroe, LA. The last 8 years he resided in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Francis was a member of Rocky Branch Assembly of God. Francis was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Donald; son, Keith Donald; parents, Floyd and Edna Donald; a brother, Frank Donald; grandson, Brayden Donald ; and father-in-law, Cliff Titcomb. Francis was kind and loving to his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Gail Titcomb Donald; their children and spouses, Karen and Jeff Fallo; Steven Donald; Nick and Terri Donald , Matt Averette, Natalie Averette and 12 grandchildren; brother and wife, Jerry and Linda Donald; sister and husband, Linda and Tommy Favre; dear friends, Larry Bright and Eddie Smith. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 PM Friday, December 28, 2012 at Rocky Branch Assembly of God . 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 December 28, 2012

Francis Earl Donald Funeral services for Francis Earl Donald, 71, will be 2:00 PM Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Rocky Branch Assembly of God, Rocky Branch, LA. with Pastor Eugene Brown officiating. Interment will follow at the Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe, LA. Francis went to his eternal reward on December 24, 2012. He was born and raised in Holly Ridge, LA and then resided many years in West Monroe, LA. The last 8 years he resided in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Francis was a member of Rocky Branch Assembly of God. Francis was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Donald; son, Keith Donald; parents, Floyd and Edna Donald; a brother, Frank Donald; grandson, Brayden Donald ; and father-in-law, Cliff Titcomb. Francis was kind and loving to his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Gail Titcomb Donald; their children and spouses, Karen and Jeff Fallo; Steven Donald; Nick and Terri Donald , Matt Averette, Natalie Averette and 12 grandchildren; brother and wife, Jerry and Linda Donald; sister and husband, Linda and Tommy Favre; dear friends, Larry Bright and Eddie Smith. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 PM Friday, December 28, 2012 at Rocky Branch Assembly of God . 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 December 28, 2012

Billy G. Ellis Funeral services for Billy G. Ellis, 51, of Columbia, will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Columbia First Baptist Church with Bro. Rick Crandall and Bro. Eric Harriman officiating. Interment will follow at Crossroads Cemetery in Grayson. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Columbia First Baptist Church. Services are under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Billy was born August 1, 1961 to Chester Ray and Louise Meador Ellis in Columbia, and he passed from this life on December 26, 2012 at his residence in Columbia. He was an outstanding farmer having farmed in Caldwell Parish for over 25 years. He served as President of Farm Bureau and served as a member of the National Cotton Council. He was a graduate of Northeast Louisiana University. Billy was a member of Grayson Baptist Church where he attended with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife: Dena Warner Ellis of Columbia; son: Collin Warner Ellis of Ruston; daughter: C.J. Dilley and her husband Jerry of Columbia; brother: Bobby Ellis and his wife Christie of West Monroe; two sisters: Sharon Rogers and her husband Dwight of Columbia; Karen Dembrosky and her husband Robert of Grayson; three grandchildren: Cadence Dilley, Warner Dilley, and Ella Dilley; Numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Shane Hart, Drew Keahey, Barry Bush, Randy Rentz, Wilbur Rucker, Mike Estes, Bob Frazier, and Jamie Duff. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dwight Rogers, Brandon Rogers, Greg Broussard, Diane May, J.M. Duplissey, Matt Middleton, Gene Dixon, Willis Tatum, Neil Riser, and Buddy Page. You may send online condolences to the Ellis family at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Colombia, LA Published in The News Star on December 28, 2012

John Edward Hawkins Services for John Edward Hawkins will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the New Galilee Baptist Church, 3816 Carver Street, Monroe. the Rev. Ricky James pastor, will be officiating. The dismissal will be Sunday, December 30, 2012, Edgefield Baptist Church at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Elizah James officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 11:30 AM. Interment will be in the Edgefield Baptist Church Cemetery. John "Mike" Hawkins was perceded in death by his parents, Edward and Carrie Hawkins and one brother, Donald Ray Hawkins. He leaves to honor and cherish his memories a devoted wife, Beverly Hawkins; two sons, John Michael Hawkins (Julie) and John Johnson; one brother James Hawkins (Dorothy); one sister Ruby Hawkins; two uncles, John Hawkins and Junius Williams; two aunts, Rosa Bruines (Detroit) and LeEsther Simmons (Houston); one devoted mother-in-law Anne Lyte (San Angelo); five grandchildren; one great grandson; three godchildren; and host of relatives and friends. Tennent Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on December 28, 2012

Funeral services for Ms. Hazel L. Jones, 87, of Monroe, will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 29, 2012 in the Chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Tracy Ferriss officiating. Graveside services will follow at 3:30 PM, at Transport Cemetery near Dodson, LA. Ms. Jones passed away Monday, December 24, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was a member of The United Daughters of the Confederacy, The Home Demonstration Club, and The Business Women and Professional Club of Leesville. She was also a member of Northgate Church of Monroe, LA, and of First Christian Church of Leesville, LA. She loved to paint and enjoyed gardening. Ms. Jones was preceded in death by her father; Pierce Carmel Jones, and mother, Taircy Moffett. Survivors include her nieces, Bonnie Stokes and Betty Jones; nephews, Michael Jones, Roland Jones and Bryan Jones; sister-in-law, Iris Jones; and special friend, Betty Williams. Pallbearers will be Michael Williams, Paul May, James Chatman, Greg Caldwell, and Tevin Ross. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Friday, December 28, 2012, at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 28, 2012

Deborah Kay Holtzclaw Massey Homecoming Celebration for Deborah Kay Holtzclaw Massey, 56, of North Richland Hills, TX will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 29, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Gaye VanZandt officiating. Deborah was born May 16, 1956, in Monroe, LA and passed away on December 26, 2012, at the residence of her parents in West Monroe, after a long courageous fight with cancer. Deborah is survived by her husband and ministry partner, Tommy Joe Massey; parents, Bob and Carolyn Holtzclaw, all of West Monroe, LA; brother, Robert Holtzclaw, Jr. and his wife, Lucia and sons, Nathanael and Samuel, of Sterlington, LA; adopted daughter, Kristen Caplinger and husband, John; and children, Hannah and son, Jeremiah, Jonah, Jeriah and Priscillah, of Sylva, NC; special friends, Charles and Paula Slagle of Euless, TX, Nancy Root Shirley of Calhoun, LA, and Melissa Choens of Hurst, TX; and a host of other friends, ministry clients and her dog "Angel". Deborah was an Ordained Minister answering God's call and Co-Founder of Journey 2 Wholeness, teaching and e-mail school with calling to Minister deliverance and healing. After the completion of her call she says "Today I am Free, Praising God in His Kingdom, I am Whole and Rejoicing Him, My King of Kings and Lord of Lords." Visitation will be held 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. Friday, December 28, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to Christian Center of Ft. Worth or to a charity of your choice . Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 28, 2012

Joyce Pereira Funeral services for Joyce Pereira, 71, of West Monroe will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, December 29, 2012, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Neil Everett officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens in West Monroe. Joyce was born January 11, 1941 in Monroe, LA to Allen Guy and Lois Stanford, and went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2012. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. She retired as cafeteria manager at Drew School. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Ann Haynes and Alene Oliver; brother, Bobby Stanford; and son-in-law, Tom Winstead. Joyce is survived by her husband of 43 years, Daniel Pereira; daughter, Rhoda Winstead; sons, Ronnie Guiterrez and partner, Connie Lively; Vincent Guiterrez and wife, Jill; daughters, Angel Rieger and husband, Bubba; Lisa Smith and husband, Joe; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Lynda Gray; brothers, Elmer Stanford, Raydell Stanford, and Danny Stanford; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Shane Hattaway, Bo Guiterrez, John Guiterrez, Brian Rieger, JD Rieger and Jacob Ramsey. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons, Joseph Smith, Jason Rieger, Alex Smith, Shane Rieger and Zach Rieger. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 PM, Friday, December 28, 2012, 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 December 28, 2012

E. Dalton "Cotton" Quarles E. Dalton "Cotton" Quarles died peacefully on 12/25/12 at NWLWVH in Bossier City, LA. He was born 8/1/1928 in Bienville, LA. He was 84. Cotton retired from Nation Bro.'s as an expert sausage maker and continued making sausage at his home for family and friends for many years. His love for life was playing music and entertaining everyone he met with his never ending stories and jokes. Being a renowned muscian he played with Buck Owens, Louisiana Hayride and numerous others in Nashville. He was preceded in death by his parents Osborn and Hattie May Quarles. He is survived by his sister Martha Walker of Palacious,TX and niece Carolyn Gimber of Saline, LA whom was his constant companion and care provider. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 10 A.M. at Mt. Olive East Cemetery in Quitman, LA. Services are under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home in Jonesboro. You may send condolences or view our website at www.edmondsfuneralhome.com. Published in The News Star on December 28, 2012

Jesse Vincent Roberts Funeral services for Jesse Vincent Roberts, 77, of Monroe, will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Swartz First Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Smart officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Mr. Roberts passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was a retired Quality Control Manager from James Machine Works and a U.S. Army veteran. He was also a devoted member of Swartz First Baptist Church. Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by his wife, Mauricette M. Roberts; and parents, Willie and Jessie Roberts. Survivors include his son, Harold Roberts and wife Deina of Monroe, LA; daughter, Patricia Roberts Vangilder and husband Keith of Bryant, AR; grandchildren, Jessica Roberts, Andy Roberts, Caroline Roberts, Matthew Vangilder; and great-grandchild, Anniston Roberts. Pallbearers will be Davey Roberts, Danny Wallace, Steve Roberts, Andy Roberts, Matthew Vangilder, David Wright, Jr., Lee Rainwater, and Scott Rainwater. Honorary pallbearers will be Jesse's Sunday School Class at Swartz First Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, December 28, 2012 at the church. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 28, 2012

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

Jack "Buck" Averitte, Jr. Funeral services for Billy Jack "Buck" Averitte, Jr., 55, of West Monroe, are 2:00PM Sunday, December 30, 2012, at the Luna Assembly of God with Pastor Joel Brackett officiating. Interment follows in the church cemetery under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Born February 24th, 1957 in Monroe, Louisiana, he passed away Thursday, December 27th, 2012, in West Monroe. "Buck" was a long-time employee of the Bancroft Bag Company with over 30 years of service. He was an active member of the Luna Assembly of God where he served as a board member and the Young Adult Minister. Survivors include his wife, Patricia; daughters, Roxann Averitte and Ashley Howze and husband, Jason; grandson, Austin Howze and granddaughter, Courtney Howze; parents, Billy Jack and Ann Averitte, Sr.; Rose Lewis, sister; Randy Averitte, brother; Sherry Wheat, sister; and Dawn Wheat sister; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Clint Lenard, Kelby Lenard, Ricky Brown, Ted Foster, Alton Downs, and Mike Jones. The family will receive friends on Saturday evening, December 29th, 2012, from 5:00 to 8:00PM at the Luna Assembly of God, 2843 Red Cut Road, West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 29, 2012

JoAnn Crosby Cappo Funeral services for Mrs. JoAnn Crosby Cappo, 74, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Victory Baptist Church with Rev. John Mark Little and Bro. Larry Bryant officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Mrs. Cappo passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was a faithful member of Victory Baptist Church. She was a very caring person who demonstrated the gifts of helps and mercy to all that knew her. Mrs. Cappo was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Joseph Cappo; and sisters, Bettye Pratt and Bernice Smith. Survivors include her daughter, Debbie Bryant and husband Bro. Larry Bryant of Hornbeck, LA; son, Stacy Cappo and wife Julie of Farmerville, LA; grandchildren, Jessica and Joshua Bryant, Joseph Cappo; and numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be Randy Smith, Ronnie Smith, Gary Blake, Frank McGough, Gary Girod, and Shannon Harkins. Honorary pallbearer will be Gary Chisholm. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the church. The family would like to express a special thanks to the CVRU and the Specialty Hospital at St. Francis Medical Center. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 29, 2012

Phillip Stephen Fricks, Sr. Funeral services for Phillip Stephen Fricks, Sr., 58, of West Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, December 30, 2012, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Mike Kellett officiating. Private interment will be held at Newton Baptist Church Cemetery, Delhi, LA. Mr. Fricks passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ and an employee of Worldwide Overhead Door Company in Monroe, LA. Mr. Fricks was preceded in death by his son, Justin Fricks. Survivors include his wife, Erica Davis Fricks; children, Phillip Fricks, Jr., Summer Foster and husband Randy, Cody Fricks, Jacob Fricks, all of Shreveport, LA, and his unborn child; grandchildren, Cooper, Austin, Tyler, Ainsliegh, Maddox, and Lawston; sister, Anne Jones and Steve Madden of Shreveport, LA; brother, Patrick Fricks of Shreveport, LA; mother and father-in-law, LaTonya and Kenneth Tramble of Monroe, brother and sisters-in-law, Eric Reed, ShamPaige Davis, Shammericka Reed, and Kensleigh Tramble; three nieces, Jill Jones, Holli Jones, and Shaketha Fontenot; two nephews, Jedd Jones and Donathan Fricks; two great nieces; one great nephew, and numerous aunts and uncles. Visitation will be Sunday from 12:00 Noon until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to his unborn child by donating to a savings account at Regions Bank under the name Erica L. Fricks. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 29, 2012

Jack Bentley LaGrone, Sr. Funeral services for Jack Bentley LaGrone, Sr., 92, of West Monroe, are 2:00PM Sunday, December 30, 2012, at Pentecoastals of the Twin Cities with Pastors Mark Foster and Fred Foster officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, Louisiana, under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mr. LaGrone passed away Friday, December 28th, 2012, in Monroe. He was preceded in death by wife of 64 years, Rachel. He loved his family, the outdoors, and, his church. Jack was a longtime Sunday School teacher, and was known for his kindness and his hugs. He is survived by son, Jack, Jr. and wife, Laura Ann; daughter, Donna Bulloch and her husband, Bruce; and son, Lamar; nine grandchildren; and, ten great-grandchildren. Jack's grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be Saturday, December 29th, 2012, from 5:00 to 8:00PM at 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 December 29, 2012

Bobbie Rogers Smith Funeral Services for Mrs. Bobbie Rogers Smith, 96, of West Monroe, LA will be held 2:00 P.M. Sunday, December 30, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Jon Tellifero officiating. Interment will follow in the Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens in West Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Smith was born on April 26, 1916 in Pollock, LA and died in West Monroe, LA on December 27, 2012. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in West Monroe where she sang in the choir, and was also a member of Fellowship Sunday School class. She enjoyed traveling with her friends and doing cross stitch for her family. Mrs. Smith had a witty personality and a positive outlook on life. She was a loving Mother and Grandmother. Mrs. Smith worked at Armstrong Cricket Farm for many years. Bobbie is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Frank Smith, Sr. Survivors include her children, Nancy Tatum and husband, Don, Janice Pinton, and Frank Smith and wife, Lyn; grandchildren, Brian Tatum, Kevin Tatum, Donna Tatum Johnson, Monty Pinton, Jeri Rountree, Amanda Parker, Stephen Smith, Rebekah Smith and Matthew Smith; ten great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Brian Tatum, Kevin Tatum, Monty Pinton, Glenn Rountree, Stephen Smith, and Matthew Smith. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Fellowship Sunday School class. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church in West Monroe. Online registry/ condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 29, 2012

Willie L. Antley, 85 DELHI — Willie L. Antley, a farmer, died Thursday. Services are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Harmony Baptist Church, south of Delhi. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial with Masonic Rites will be in Faith Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Francis E. Donald, 71 BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Francis E. Donald, formerly of West Monroe, a bank loan officer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Rocky Branch Assembly of God. Burial will be in Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Hosea Ervin, 77 Hosea Ervin of Monroe, a truck driver, died Dec. 21. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mary Goss Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Michael W. Johnson, 17 BEEKMAN — Michael Wayne Johnson, a student at Bastrop High School, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Stevenson Cemetery.

Ludlum W. Jones Jr., 80 Ludlum Washington Jones Jr. of Sterlington, a construction worker, died Dec. 20. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Nebo Methodist Church, Perryville. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery, Perryville, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Aubrey G. Kelly, 76 JONESBORO — Aubrey Glen Kelly, a retired carpenter, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Quitman.

Deborah Massey, 56 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — Deborah Kay Holtzclaw Massey, a minister, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jesse V. Roberts, 77 Jesse Vincent Roberts of Monroe, a quality control manager, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Swartz First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Kennard W. Smith, 52 Kennard Wayne Smith of Monroe, a cook, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Elbert Thomason, 86 RAYVILLE — Elbert Dallas Thomason, a retired rancher-farmer, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Rayville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Averitte, Billy Jack "Buck": 2 p.m. Sunday, Luna Assembly of God. Bass Jr., Elzie: noon Saturday, Magnolia Baptist Church, Newellton. Benefield Sr., Ralph Lamar: 3 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Cappo, JoAnn Crosby: 2 p.m. Sunday, Victory Baptist Church. Ceney, Cindy P.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Collins, Timothy: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rayville. Connell, Helen Louise: 2 p.m. Sunday, Christ Episcopal Church, Bastrop. Dickerson, Queenie: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. Mattthew No. 1 Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Fricks Sr., Phillip Stephen: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Griffith, Aubrey Glen: 2 p.m. Saturday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Hawkins, John: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Galilee Baptist Church, Monroe. Henry, Torris: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Zion Baptist Church, Peck. Jackson, Pretty S.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Robinson Chapel, Eros. Johnson, Anna: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. John Baptist Church, Bastrop. Jones, Hazel L.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Keys, Bonnie: noon Saturday, New Jerusalem No. 2 Baptist Church, Bastrop. Lance, Dorothy: 2 p.m. Saturday, Newellton United Pentecostal Church, Newellton. Marks, Wilbert: 1 p.m. Saturday, Vaughn Street Church of Christ, Delhi. Mayo, Pamela Beth: 2 p.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. McKinley, Annie Bell Thompson: 11 a.m. Saturday, Green Grove Baptist Church, Alto. Mills, Betty Williamson: 10 a.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Quarles, E. Dalton "Cotton": 10 a.m. Saturday, Mount Olive East Cemetery, Quitman. Pereira, Joyce: 10 a.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Price, Lois H.: 1 p.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe. Sharp, Willie Mae: 1 p.m. Saturday, Avenue Baptist Church, Monroe. Smith, Dollie: 1 p.m. Saturday, First Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. Sullivan, Allen: 10 a.m. Saturday, Shady Grove Church of God, Rayville. Thompson, Rev. Alton Earl: 10 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Rayville.

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

Delanie Luther Colvin Funeral services for Delanie Luther Colvin, age 88, of Dubach, Louisiana, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, December 31, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Dubach. Officiating the service will be Rev. Barry Joyner. Interment will follow at Unionville Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mr. Colvin was born January 18, 1924 and passed away at his home December 28, 2012 following a lengthy illness. Mr. Colvin was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dubach. He served in the United States Air Force and was a Veteran of WWII where he served as a Staff Sergeant and flight engineer in the 8th Air Force. He is survived by; wife: Lanene Smith Colvin of Unionvlle; son: Luther Gerald (Pete) Colvin and wife Evelyn of Minden; daughter: Patti Colvin Newsom and husband Mike of Monroe; and brother: Douglas Colvin of Ruston; grandchildren: Stacey Ann Colvin, Brandy Lane Colvin, Jennifer Newsom Green, and Amanda Colvin Spencer; 9 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the First Baptist Church in Dubach, LA Baptist Children's Home in Monroe and N.E. LA War Veterans Home also in Monroe, LA. Pallbearer will be Travis Gray, Jimmy Green, Billy Henderson, Ruel Gene Roberson, Mike Brown, Don Robbins, Charles Fuller and Don Jacks. Honorary Pallbearers will be Don Carlson and Dale Casbier. The family would like to thank Mr. Colvin's caregivers; Ruby Gray, Kim Graham, Tara Douglas, Shirley Simonton, Ida Mangham, Natasha Ellis, Autrey Powell and the Hospice of Caring Hearts , Todd Craighead and Connie Kennedy; and Dr. Thomas Morris. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Sunday, December 30, 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 December 30, 2012

Mary Lee Sutton Edgar Funeral Services for Mary Lee Sutton Edgar will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 31, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe on Lamy Lane with visitation beginning at 9:00 AM. Rev. Larry Hibbard will be officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Mrs. Edgar was born March 16, 1922 in Edenton, North Carolina to Maggie and Will Sutton and went to heaven Friday, December 28, 2012 after a long illness. She graduated from nursing School in 1942 and began her nursing career of 49 years. On November 10, 1944, Mary Sutton married Bill Edgar from Louisiana, who was stationed in North Carolina in the Marines. Their sons Bill Edgar, Jr., (1946), and David (1947) were born in North Carolina. After the family moved to Louisiana, Richard was born in 1949. After several moves through the years, the family settled in West Monroe in 1961 where Mrs. Edgar began working at the new Glenwood Hospital. She was a night supervisor for over 30 years. Mrs. Edgar loved to travel. She visited her sons and their families wherever they lived. She always looked forward to her trips to Edenton, NC to visit her family. For many years, she and her sisters traveled the U.S. and the world. She once said her favorite trip by far was to Israel to walk in Jesus' footsteps. Mrs. Edgar was a faithful and active member of McGuire Methodist Church until she moved to The Arbor and later to Avalon Place. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William B. Edgar, Sr. in 1967, her parents, and her sister, Gwendolyn "Pete" Smith. Mrs. Edgar is survived by one sister, Doris Hughes; one brother, Leonard and wife Martha; three sons, Bill, Jr. and wife Sandy, David and wife Alaine, and Richard and wife Dana; four grandsons, David, Brad, Mike and wife Kacey, and Dan and wife Lori; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. Grandsons and great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Mary Lee, your legacy lives on in your sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. You will forever be in our hearts. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 30, 2012

Rev. Wayne Hendrixson Funeral services for Rev. Wayne B. Hendrixson, age 83 of West Monroe, will be held at 10 AM Monday, December 31, 2012 from the sanctuary of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, west of Columbia, with Bro. Ed Smith and Bro. Freeman Crain officiating. Interment will follow at Friendship Cemetery in Sikes, LA. Visitation will be Sunday evening at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church from 5 PM to 9 PM. Rev. Hendrixson was born on August 13, 1929 in Vixen, LA to the union of Hugh and Grace McGhee Hendrixson and went to be with his Lord on Friday, December 28, 2012 at Haven Nursing Center in Columbia, LA. He attended Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church prior to his passing, but had ministered and been a pastor in the Caldwell Parish area for 34 years. He was a great example of what a Christian father and husband should be. The two loves of his life were his grandkids and his church and he gave 100% to both. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, James Hendrixson. Survivors include his son, Rev. Jerry Wayne Hendrixson and wife, Pam; granddaughter, Jessica Hendrixson; grandson, Joshua Hendrixson and nephew, Jimmy Hendrixson. Pallbearers will be Carl Dunn, Jay Hill, Joshua Hendrixson, Saxton Baker, Bro. C.R. Martin and Keith Ford. Honorary pallbearers will be James Strange and John Thomas Boyd. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on December 30, 2012

Joe S. Littleton Funeral services for Joe S. Littleton, 85, of Downsville will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 31, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Louis Bartet officiating. Interment will follow at Point Acree Cemetery under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Littleton was born April 12, 1927 in Union Parish. He was a member of the McComb, MS Masonic Lodge and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 406. Mr. Joe enjoyed a long career in pipeline construction. He never truly retired as he worked and "piddled' every day on his small farm in Point, LA. He devoted the last 20 years of his life to raising and enjoying his two granddaughters; roaming with them through the fields, woods and creek beds. On December 28, 2012, Mr. Joe passed peacefully from this world after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his wife Miriam Reeves Littleton. He is survived by his two children, Bobby E. Littleton and wife Linda and JoAnn Littleton Whitehead and husband Donald; two granddaughters, Aimee Littleton Allen and husband Joey, and Katie Whitehead; one great-grandson Tate Allen; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. A special thank you is extended to family friend Joanna Powell, A Touch of Love Hospice (Janice), Agape Hospice, Dr. David Hebert and staff, Dr. Jay Altick, and all of our friends and family for your continuous help and support. Papa will be greatly missed by those who loved him so very much. Pallbearers are Clint Littleton, Alan Littleton, James Littleton, Johnny Guice, Trevor Thayer, and Brad McCrory. Honorary pallbearers are John Allen, Roy Littleton, Sammy Guice, Doc Guice, Johnny Ray Freeman, Jamie Morganthall, and Buddy O'Brien. Visitation will be Sunday, December 30 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 30, 2012

Kennard W. Smith Funeral services for Kennard Wayne Smith, 52, of Monroe will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 at Pleasant Green Baptist Church in Richwood. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Kennard was born Aug. 5, 1960. He passed away Dec. 26. He was previously employed as a baker at Piccadilly Cafeteria and a cook at Ryan's and Barnhill's. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Jack Smith. Survivors include his loving mother, Angie Smith of Monroe; two sisters, Robin Brass of Monroe and Gail S. Britton of Jackson, Miss. and one brother, Alvin Smith of Newark, NJ.; two sons, Kennard W. Smith Jr. and Martis Smith and one daughter, Cortalius Smith, all of Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. The family wishes to thank Southern Care Hospice, Raquel Foster, RN and his caregiver, Florine Potter. Smith Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 30, 2012

James Albert Swanson, Sr. James Albert Swanson, Sr., age 88, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, formerly of West Monroe, LA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 25, 2012.. He was born on July 26, 1924, to Raymond Melvin Swanson and Lena Belle Cuthbertson Swanson in Kane, PA. A man of faith, James was baptized at Swartz Baptist Church in Swartz, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Barbara; brothers, Clinton and Lloyd. James was a proud WWII veteran of the United States Army and a Purple Heart recipient. He was an electrician by trade. James was a member of the VFW as well as of the IBEW local union 446 in Monroe, LA, for over 60 years. He is survived by his wife, Frances Wright Swanson; four children, Margaret Swanson Matthews (Richard Thomas Matthews, Sr.) of West Monroe, LA, James Albert Swanson, Jr. (Patty Swanson) of Katy, TX, Raymond Melvin Swanson, Sr. (Rev. Betty Lee Swanson) of Monroe, LA, Mary Ann Swanson Hawkins (Dr. Mickey Lane Hawkins) of Fort Walton Beach, FL; one sister, Marjory Jeanne Swanson of Ft. Worth, TX; one brother, Donald Keith Swanson of American Fork, UT; nine grandchildren; and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. James enjoyed fishing, hunting and farming. He was blessed to have over 20 years of retirement being active and healthy. He will be remembered for his, compassion, sense of humor and devotion to his wife, family and friends. A private family service and interment was held in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA. In James' memory, the family requests contributions be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org or P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. You may share memories and offer condolences at www.daviswatkins.com Davis Watkins Funeral Home Fort Walton Beach, FL Published in The News Star on December 30, 2012

Morris Blumenthal, 83 Morris Blumenthal of Monroe, retired Fields store owner, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Justin S. Fogleman, 81 Justin Scarborough Fogleman of Monroe, an artist and air and refrigeration retiree, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Doris Franklin, 78 OLLA — Doris Hamilton Franklin, a retired schoolbus driver, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in the Chickasaw Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Jack B. LaGrone Sr., 92 Jack B. LaGrone Sr. of West Monroe, a contractor, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at the Pentecostals of the Twin Cities. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Clemmie Mecom, 67 SHREVEPORT — Clemmie Lively Mecom, a homemaker formerly of Ouachita Pairsh, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 11 a.m. Monday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monnroe.

Bobbie R. Smith, 96 Bobbie Rogers Smith of West Monroe, an associate with Armstrong Cricket Farm, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

John M. Ward, 91 John McCarthy "Mac" Ward of Monroe, a retired news anchor, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Herbert J. Washington, 60 Herbert Jean Washington of Monroe, a case manager, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Antley, Willie L.: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Harmony Baptist Church, south of Delhi. Averitte, Billy Jack "Buck": 2 p.m. Sunday, Luna Assembly of God. Cappo, JoAnn Crosby: 2 p.m. Sunday, Victory Baptist Church. Connell, Helen Louise: 2 p.m. Sunday, Christ Episcopal Church, Bastrop. Fricks Sr., Phillip Stephen: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Johnson, Michael Wayne: 2 p.m. Sunday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Smith, Kennard Wayne: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood.

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

Morris Blumenthal Funeral services for Morris Blumenthal, 82, of Monroe will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, December 31, 2012 in the Chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Rabbi Jana De Benedetti officiating. Interment will follow at The Jewish Cemetery. Morris Blumenthal was born in Monroe in 1930, graduated from Neville High School and proceeded to L.S.U. where he received his B.S. degree. After two years in the U.S. Air Force, he returned to Monroe and operated Fields ladies apparel stores for many years. He will be remembered as a person who had an engaging personality and genuinely cared about others in need of help. Morris served on the Boards of Temple B'Nai Israel, United Jewish Appeal, Temple B'Nai Israel Men's Club, The Advertising Group and The Kiwanis Club. After their son died in 1979, Morris and his wife establish The Alan Blumenthal Foundation for Mental Health, raising money for mental illness. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ernest Blumenthal. Survivors: his wife of 61 years, Rita; daughter Vicki Kahn, three grandchildren - Lee, Adrienne and Margo, special cousin Morris B. Blumenthal and wife Linda; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Arthur Liles, Dr. Frank Weinholdt, Dr. Robert Ewing and Dr. Brian Krier all who gave Morris excellent care, as well as the Staff at Arbor/ Terrace, Avalon Place and Ridgecrest Nursing homes. In lieu of flowers, if one wishes to send a memorial it may be sent to Parkinson's Disease Association, 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305 or Temple B'Nai Israel, 2400 Orell Place, Monroe, LA 71201. Pallbearers will be Charles Masur, Ronnie Blate, Dr. Jules Dante, Larry Saltzman, Don Marcus, Jay Marx, Morris Mintz, Sam Rubin and Bobbie Bentz. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ansel Smith, Dr. Fred Marx and Sackman Marx. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time, Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 31, 2012

Carolyn Richmond Escalon Funeral services for Carolyn Richmond Escalon, age 71 of Columbia will be held 2pm, Wednesday, January 2, 2012 from the sanctuary of Fellowship Baptist Church, west of Columbia, with Rev. Brian Rankin and Rev. Billy Lane McClanahan delivering the Eulogy. Interment will follow in the Fellowship Cemetery with services under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at the Fellowship Baptist Church from 4pm until time of service Wednesday. Carolyn Louise Richmond Escalon was born on May 28, 1941 in Columbia, LA to the union of her parents, Herbert Aaron Richmond and Bertha Mae Boyd Richmond. She left this life on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the Citizens Medical Center in Columbia. Carolyn was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She served in her church faithfully, being a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister and brother-in-law, Laura Richmond Latapie and Milton Latapie; her brother, Louis Aaron "Rick" Richmond; and a granddaughter, Destiny Faith Escalon. Her beloved family who are left to cherish her memory include, her husband of 55 years, Manuel Escalon of Columbia; two sons, Timothy Manuel Escalon I, and partner Delores Bailey of Monroe; and Mark Steven Escalon I, of Columbia; two daughters, Cheryl Escalon of Columbia; and Angela Escalon Knight of Columbia; her sister-in-law, Sandra Watts Richmond of Columbia; her brothers-in-law, Raymond Escalon and wife, Juanita, and Johnny and wife, Carol Escalon, all of Monroe; and four special friends, Betty Carr, Carolyn Johnson, Faye Cutler, and Dottie Fontado. She also leaves her grandchildren who were the light of her life. They include Timothy Manuel Escalon II, serving out of England Air Force Base in California; Cori Escalon Kirkland and Brit of Pineville, LA; Michael Shea Masoner and Anita of Shreveport, LA; Jarrod Masoner and Kristen of Hahnville,LA; Aaron and Ashley Faust of Birmingham, AL and John Wesley Brockner of Cleveland, TX; Mark Steven Escalon II and wife, Nicole, of Kelly; Jacob Floyd "Bo" Escalon of Grayson; Matt Knight and Amber of Columbia, and Coltin Knight of Columbia. She was especially proud of her great-grandchildren, Joshua, Justice, Jaden, Donald, Mia, and Rhea Masoner; Gavin and Jace Masoner; Quinn and Kash Escalon; Natalie Ann Kirkland; Rayleigh and Kayson Knight; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, other family members, and a host of friends. Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons and her grand-daughter. Honorary pallbearers include Timothy Manuel Escalon II and great-grandsons, Joshua and Justice Masoner . Online registry/condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA 71418 Published in The News Star on December 31, 2012

Carl Nugent Funeral services for Carl Nugent, age 75 of Duty Ferry, LA, will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, January 1, 2013 from the chapel of Riser Funeral in Columbia with Bro. Kent Nugent, Bro. John Flemming and Bro. Charles Robertson officiating. Interment will follow at Sandy Bayou Cemetery, east of Columbia. Visitation will be Monday evening, December 31, 2012 at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia from 5 PM to 8 PM. Mr. Nugent was born on November 10, 1937 in Rochelle, LA to the union of Doyle and Nellie Mae Ford Nugent and passed to his Heavenly home on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. He was a member of Sandy Bayou Baptist Church. Carl was an avid hunter of deer and squirrel and enjoyed fishing for catfish and gardening. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, James Morris Nugent. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 52 years, Nancy Beckley Nugent of Duty Ferry; son, Kent Nugent and wife, Tammie of Duty Ferry; daughters: Shana Townsend and husband, Richard of Enterprise and Terry McDougald and husband, Chester of Duty Ferry; brothers: Danny Nugent of Duty Ferry and Ken Nugent and wife, Darlene of Calhoun; sisters: Barbara Thompson of Jena, Brenda Fluitt and husband, Roddy of Hebert and Cheryl Sanders of Columbia; grandchildren: Lee Townsend, Tyler Townsend, Stephen Townsend, Sara McDougald, Britanny Nugent, Shelby Nugent and Carri Nugent; great-grandchildren: Karlie Townsend, Jaron Townsend, James Townsend and Andrew Townsend; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Pallbearers will be Chester McDougald, Richard Townsend, Lee Townsend, Tyler Townsend, Stephen Townsend, Steve Brisco, Wayne Prudhomme and Lester Cruse. Honorary pallbearers will be Harry Cassels and G.L. Cruse. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on December 31, 2012

John McCarthy "Mac" Ward Funeral services for John McCarthy "Mac" Ward will be held at 2:00 p.m. on January 2, 2013, at St. Matthew Catholic Church with Father Richard Norsworthy and Father Joseph Puthuppally officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. John McCarthy Ward, 91, was born to Mabel McCarthy Ward and Zeb Ward on December 13, 1921 in Little Rock, Arkansas. At an early age, his family moved to New Orleans where he graduated from Fortier High School and Northeast Louisiana State Junior College (now ULM). Mac Ward was the premier veteran newscaster in the Monroe area from 1952 to the late 1960s. Many viewers planned their days around his television news casts, with his perceptive analysis of local, state, and world events. His interviews were legendary of both local and prominent individuals. He was preceded in death by his loving and loyal wife of 46 years, Sue Dickard Ward. Sue was a descendant of many early Monroe families. Also, his parents, brother, Zeb Ward, and sister, Elizabeth Ward. He is survived by his dear cousin, Sibley Logan Ward, III, and his wife, Sue, of Coronado, CA; and his wife's nieces and nephews. Mac was a lifelong and dedicated member of the Catholic Church. Under his guidance, many of the renovations of St. Matthew were achieved, including the painting of the ceiling by John Kennedy. His pride in his church was evident to all who knew him. Historic preservation was another important part of his life. One of the outstanding memories Mac had as a Veteran of World War II was taking part in the "D" Day landing on Normandy Beach on June 1944. Mac served in intelligence campaigns in Normandy, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. The family appreciates the love and kindness shown by his family, friends, physicians and caregivers from Senior Care Services and Family Hospice Alliance. Pallbearers are Sibley Logan Ward, III, Fred Huenefeld, Jr., Herschel A. Gentry, Jr., Chet Harrod, Frederick Huenefeld, III, Marc Bloch, Ben Tarver, Earl Casey, Don Smith, Shannon Slack, and Billy Bradley. Visitation will be held at St. Matthew Church from noon until services at St. Matthew Catholic Church. The family requests donations be made to St. Matthew Catholic Church, 121 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA 71201; the Ouachita Parish Public Library, 1800 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201, and the Cooley House Foundation, 1400 South Grand, Monroe, LA 71202. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on December 31, 2012

Charles C. Alsup, 67 WINNFIELD — Charles C. "Chuck" Alsup, a retired firefighter, died Saturday. Graveside Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Magnolia Cemetery, Tullos. Visitation is 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday at Southern Funeral Home,

Winnfield. Mary L. Edgar, 90 Mary Lee Sutton Edgar of West Monroe, nurse, died Friday. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Rev. Wayne Hendrixson, 83 The Rev. Wayne Hendrixson of West Monroe, a minister, died Friday. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Monday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, west of Columbia. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery in Sikes under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Joe S. Littleton, 85 DOWNSVILLE — Joe S. Littleton, 85, a pipeline construction worker died Friday. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Burial is in Point Acree Cemetery.

Hazel A. Parker, 100 QUITMAN — Hazel Aline Lockhart Parker, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Quitman. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Monday until time of services at the church. Burial is in the Mount Olive East Cemetery in Quitman under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

Antoinette T. Sweet, 89 Antoinette Ticheli "Dollie" Sweet, of Monroe, a retired teacher, died Saturday. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. and Vigil Wake at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Ellouise Way, 90 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Ellouise Way, a retired registered consultant dietitian, died Saturday. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Franklin, Doris Hamilton: 2 p.m. Monday, First Baptist Church, Olla. Mecom, Clemmie Lively: 2 p.m. Monday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Smith, Kennard Wayne: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood. Washington, Herbert Jean: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home.