Obituaries - February 2013

Feb 1, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

William "Bill" Byron Farmer Jr. William "Bill" Byron Farmer Jr. 68, of Moss Point, MS passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 in Mobile, AL. Mr. Farmer was born on November 24, 1944 in Columbus, GA to the late William and Alice Farmer. He was a member of St. Joseph the worker Catholic Church, the Pascagoula Elks Lodge #1120 and the American Legion Post # 1992 in Gautier. He received his Masters Degree in Business from the University of Southern Mississippi and worked as an Engineer with Lockheed Martin, where he received numerous awards for his achievements with the Aegis Project. He was a U. S. Veteran, serving his country in the United States Navy. He had a heart for gardening and was an avid LSU fan, who loved Cajun music. In addition to his parents Mr. Farmer was preceded in death by his brother, John Richard Farmer. He is survived by his sons, William Byron Farmer III, James Brandon Farmer and Vincent Darrell Miller; long time friend and companion, Betty Sue Malley; sister, Marilyn (Ronald L.) Landry; nephews, Sean T. Landry and Ronald L. Landry Jr.; great-nephew, Kolton M. Landry; and special friends, Susan Johnson, Laura Alford and Randy Malley. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 1, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home in Escatawpa, MS. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2013 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph the worker Catholic Church with Father Thomas Joseph officiating. Heritage Funeral Home in Escatawpa, MS is in charge of arrangements. You may view and sign the online register book for William Byron Farmer Jr. at www.heritagefuneralhome.us Heritage Funeral Home Moss Point, MS Published in The News Star on February 1, 2013

Rose Maurine Johnson Floyd Funeral services for Rose Maurine Johnson Floyd, 79, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 2, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Johnny Funderburg officiating. Private family interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Floyd passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was an active member of North Monroe Baptist Church, and a very loving single mom that devoted her life to her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Floyd loved Neville football, the New Orleans Saints, the Beach Bunch, and numerous other friends. Mrs. Floyd was preceded in death by her husbands, S. J. Johnson and Bill Floyd. Survivors include her daughter, Jackie Jones and husband Jimmy; son, Bill Johnson and wife Dawn; grandchildren, Jennifer Johnson Keith and husband Wes, Jay Johnson, Billy Johnson, Abby Johnson, and Chad Jones; one great grandson, Jack Wesley Keith; and numerous nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Gannaway , Petey Perot, Joe Raymond Peace, Bob Lane, Cliff Lane, Tommy Grigson, Dr. Dennis Surratt, Al Miller, Ken Johnson, and Bob Freeman. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00 AM until service time at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Charles Morgan and staff, and the entire staff at Avalon Place. Memorials may be made to North Monroe Baptist Church 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 February 1, 2013

Tony Futrell Funeral services for Tony Futrell, 63, of Calhoun, LA will be 2:00 pm Saturday, February 2, 2013, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe with Bro. Dewayne Monk officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Choudrant, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Mr. Futrell was born July 21, 1949, in Monroe and passed away January 30, 2013, in West Monroe. He was an avid hunter; fisherman; and owned and operated Canine Treasures Pet Store where he shared his love of animals with his customers. He was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University. He was preceded in death by his father, Milton Futrell. Mr. Futrell is survived by his wife, Sherree Butler Futrell; mother, Blanche Futrell; sister, Gayle Smith and husband, Randy; son, Tom Futrell and wife, Leslea; son, Dan Futrell; stepdaughter, Kellie Vincent and husband, Roger; grandsons, Hudson Futrell, Hunter, Tyler, and Keller Vincent; a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Pallbearers will be Don Wheelis, David Duke, Don Caldwell, Roger Vincent, James Futrell and Jeffrey Smith. The family would like to send a special thank you to Connie Culpepper, Betty Kennedy and all of the special aides at Stoneybrook Assisted Living for their wonderful care during the past 3 years. Also, a special thanks to Dr. Frank Weinholt and Homecare Sources and his nurses of La. Hospice. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association , 910 Pierremont Rd., Ste. 410, Shreveport, LA 71106. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 pm Friday, February 1, 2013, 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 February 1, 2013

Dean L. Hart, Sr. Mr. Dean L. Hart, Sr. 66, of Monroe LA, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2013. Dean Sr., was born October 17, 1946 in Monroe LA to the union of John and Lois Hart. He married "his high school sweetheart and love of his life" Melissa Ann Hanks on June 30, 1967. Dean's career started with his first job, at the age of 16, during his high-school years, working for Fred Parrish Texaco Station on the corner of Louisville Ave and 18th Street in Monroe LA. He took this job to support his ailing mother and grandmother. Mrs. Parrish was so very good to Deanny and taught him many life lessons. After starting college, at Northeast Louisiana University, Deanny realized he would have to leave his comfort zone and regrettably, Mrs. Parrish. Back then, you didn't have a career choice. You applied for a job, if you got it, well then this was your career. Dean took a job at Goodyear Tire and Appliance Store. By his third year he had been promoted to the highest position, store manager. After that, he set nationwide records for top producing stores and he held these honors for two straight years. These records still hold today. After accomplishing his goals with Goodyear, he took a big leap of faith and in 1973 he opened Dean Hart's Tire and Appliance. This started his love for "being his own boss". At this time he found a love for real estate developing and became an expert builder. His first development was building-out a whole corner which included a restaurant, a beauty shop, a trophy store, and Dean Hart's Tire and Appliances. When asked why, he always said, "To keep 'em all here in West Monroe and to help the ladies have their needs met. While they are having their children's trophies engraved, they can exercise, then have their hair fixed and be fresh to go out to eat". During this span, he won many awards and was recognized nationally for his accomplishments. His motto was "build it and they will come". Dean sold his tire and appliance store in 1980 and shifted his energy and talent into commercial real estate and commercial construction. He coined the motto "one stop shopping for all real estate and construction services." Dean's first love in business was the 'ar of making a deal'. From designing and constructing a distribution center for a major company like FedEx Corporation or a local office building, he loved putting people in new buildings and loved creating jobs. He had an eye for spotting a diamond in the rough and for turning raw land or an older existing building into Class A real estate. He always said "God don't make no more land." Dean's family always came first. He had a passion for his hobbies which included competition trap shooting. He had a great appreciation for history and artifacts related to history and historical events. Dean always said he came into this life holding Ann's hand in one hand and a social security card in the other. Dean died doing what he loved, which was working. He had just finalized a Real Estate deal and was so excited that he had put that deal to bed and was ready to move on to the next "new deal." Dean was preceded in death by his parents John Hart and Lois Hart, mother-in-law Marion Hanks, father-in-law A.D. Hanks, his beloved sister-in-law Bunny Wallace, and his brother Johnny Lenard. Dean is survived by his wife of 44 years and the love of his life Ann Hanks Hart, and their Precious Shih Tzu Kassie Girl Sassie Hart. A rare find, they started dating at the age of 16 and never looked back. He is also survived by his sons, Dean L. Hart, Jr. and Cory Hanks Hart. Granddaughters Lily Arianna Hart, Caroline Kay Hart and Laura Melissa Centola. Niece and nephews Laura Liner Centola and husband Lyle, James Conway Liner, IV and wife Leah and Jeffery Hanks Liner. Great nephews James Conway Liner, V and L. Jordan Centola. Pallbearers are Dr. Ronnie Woods, Jerry 'Jeep' Sanders, Billy R. Golson, Raymond Stewart, W.B. 'Bill" Nelson, Jr., and William H. Hallack, Jr. Honorary pallbearers are the members of the T. O. Bancroft Memorial Gun Club, Board of Directors and employees of Community Trust Bank, all employees, subcontractors, vendors and building tenants of all Hart Affiliated Companies. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to the First United Methodist Church of West Monroe for the Dean Hart Fund for the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home, 1411 Glenwood Drive, West Monroe, LA 71291. Memorials may also be made to the charity of your choice and to the T.O. Bancroft Memorial Gun Club. Visitation will be held Friday, February 1, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at First United Methodist Church on Glenwood Drive in West Monroe LA. A private burial will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2013 with Rev. Jon Tellifero and Rev. Ricky Willis officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 1, 2013

Kitty Moos Graveside service for Mrs. Kitty Moos, 91, will be 2:00 pm Sunday February 3, 2013 at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens with the Rev. Jonathan Williams officiating. Mrs. Moos began her life journey in Danville, Arkansas on July 27, 1921 and continued her spiritual journey on Friday morning January 25, 2013 in Oak Grove, LA. She was a resident of West Monroe; a retired teacher having taught at G. B. Cooley and the Mobile City School System; a member of Highland Presbyterian Church; and a volunteer with the Glenwood Regional Medical Center and Medical Mall. She began her education at Louisiana Tech and completed her degree at NLU (ULM). She is preceded in death by her husband John A. Moos, her daughter Sue Langston, her parents and a sister. She is survived by a host of dear friends and her church family. In lieu of floral arrangements, memorials may be sent to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Shriners' Hospital in Shreveport, LA. Online guest book at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 1, 2013

Otho J. Nielsen Otho J. Nielsen was born November 12, 1925, to Callie Ashley Nielsen and Thomas C. Nielsen in Winnsboro, LA. He was one of thirteen children. He passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at St. Francis Hospital in Monroe, at the age of 87, surrounded by his loving family. He proudly served in the US Navy during World War II in the Pacific fleet aboard the USS Proteus AS19, a sub tender. After the war, he returned to Richland Parish where he met a beautiful brown-eyed lady, Gloria Beach, who fell in love with the handsome sailor, and they were married on May 24, 1946. He farmed for a short while and then began his career as a barber in Delhi, an occupation he learned while in the Navy. He was a barber in Delhi for 66 years and had many customers from several surrounding parishes. All of his six grandchildren and his only great-grandson were fortunate to get their first haircuts from their Pawpaw. Additionally, he drove a school bus for Delhi Schools for 20 years and made some lasting impressions on many students who rode his bus. Mr. Nielsen was an active member of Dunn Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School, served on various committees, and sang in the choir and the quartet. He loved God and was eager to share his love for God with everyone he met. He was a member of the Delhi Masonic Lodge No.120 where he served as Worshipful Master several times. He was also a member of the Cattlemen's Association of Richland Parish. He raised cows and had some of the best grain-fed beef around. He planted a large garden until age 80 and always shared with the "old people" of the community and those who did not have fresh vegetables. He and his wife grew tomatoes and shared with everyone as both enjoyed being able to share God's bounty. Since retiring from the barbershop in November, 2010, due to failing health, he and his wife made many more friends with the Hospice and Home Health caregivers who visited them, the wonderful staff at the Delhi Dialysis Center, and his many doctors whom he saw on a regular basis. They soon discovered that when visiting Otho and Gloria's house, they were obliged to eat something and even to carry a goodie bag home to their families. Mr. Nielsen was preceded in death by his grandson, John Russell, his son-in-law Jim Russell, his parents Callie and Tom Nielsen, six brothers - Pharoah, Douglas, Curtis, Thomas, Jessie, and Buddy; four sisters Lela Wilcher, Mahamalea Fairchild, Lillian Knight, and Marguerite Smith. He is survived by his precious wife of 66-1/2 years Gloria Beach Nielsen (who took loving care of him especially during his illness), his children - Audrey and husband Jim Hammack of Oak Grove, Jerry and wife Ann Nielsen of Yukon, OK, and Billy and wife Kim Nielsen of Swartz; his grandchildren - Elizabeth Pazmino Emerson and husband Rollie of Woodstock, GA, Kelly Nielsen of Maumelle, AR, and Laura Nielsen of San Francisco, CA, Douglas Nielsen of Maumelle, AR, and Jeff Nielsen of Yukon, OK; his great-grandson, John Austin Emerson of Woodstock, GA; his step-grandchildren - Joel Hammack and wife Cindi of Des Moines, IA, Tony Hammack of Metairie, Jenny Hammack of Lake Charles; his brothers Shirley Nielsen and wife Mary of Rayville, and Willie Nielsen of Pioneer; his sister-in-law Jessie and husband Thomas Williams of West Monroe as well as a host of beloved nieces and nephews and many, many wonderful friends. Services will be held Saturday, February 2 at 2:00 p.m. at Dunn Baptist Church, Dunn, LA, with Bro. Charles Best, Bro. Bernard Duchesne, Jr. and Doug Nielsen officiating. Internment will follow at Newton Cemetery in Delhi. Visitation will be Friday 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Rayville, LA, and from noon to time of service at the church on Saturday. Pallbearers will be John Thomas, Troy Thomas, Roy Thomas, R. L. Lester, James Ogles, and Jim Nichols. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. George Edwards (who called every day to check on him) and his men's Sunday School class of Dunn Baptist Church. We will miss our precious husband, Daddy, and Pawpaw but we know that we will spend eternity with him; and we know he is enjoying Heaven and being with Jesus. Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on February 1, 2013

Curtis Lee Pace Curtis Lee Pace, 63, of Lumberton, departed to be with his Savior Jesus Christ Tuesday, January 29, 2013, surrounded by his loving family at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. A native of Mississippi, he graduated from Delta State College with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He then began a career as a business man, working as an accountant for Michigan-Wisconsin Pipeline in Greenville, Mississippi, and Monroe, Louisiana. On July 16, 1983, he married Lydia Lea DeMoss of Crowville, Louisiana. They soon transferred to Port Arthur, where he continued working for the pipeline. Curtis enjoyed teaching adult Sunday school at First Baptist Church in Groves before moving to Lumberton in 1994. In 2003, he retired from the pipeline and to further pursue his career as an entrepreneur and soon after he also began working as a sales representative for ADT Security Systems. Curtis obtained his professional auctioneering license in 1987 and founded Triangle Auction Company. He became involved in Ducks Unlimited as their auctioneer and sponsor. While in Lumberton, Curtis was as a member of Woodcrest United Methodist Church and served on various committees for many years. He served as President of Monroe Jaycees from 1982-1983. Curtis served for seven years as the Lumberton Little League Treasurer where he also was as a coach for his four sons and many other beloved young athletes. He thrived on encouraging each player to be the best athlete they could be. He was known for volunteering his time and professional auctioneering talents to help many community service organizations in the South East Texas region. Curtis had many hobbies including baseball, supporting and attending his sons many sports activities, football, duck hunting, deer hunting, skeet shooting, attending rodeos, golf, scuba diving with his wife, spending time with family, auctioneering, and metal detector expert. Among his many hobbies, Curtis was involved in many memberships such as Texas Auctioneers Association, member of the Masonic Lodge, Lumberton Chamber of Commerce, and Lumberton Education Foundation. Survivors include his wife, Lydia DeMoss Pace; son, Lee Anthony Pace and his wife, Sara, of Jackson, Wyoming; sons, Logan Charles Pace and his wife, Jessica, of Atlanta, Georgia; Lance Allen Pace; and Clint Walker Pace of Lumberton; brother-in-law, David Hardy of Mt. Olive, Mississippi; nephew, Paul Hardy and his wife, Cassie, of Wiggins, Mississippi; niece, Vicki Hardy Rundlett and her husband, Kevin, of Clinton, Mississippi; Billy Wayne and Charlotte Wright of Crowville, Louisiana; Janet and Arthur Harper of Chatham, Louisiana; Mike and Vicki DeMoss of Crowville, Louisiana; Tim and Mona Martin of Calhoun, Louisiana; and a host of dearly loved nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Curtis is preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and Lee Walton; and sister, Linda Pace Hardy. A gathering of Mr. Pace's family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Woodcrest United Methodist Church, 1684 US Highway 96, Lumberton. His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 1, 2013, at Woodcrest United Methodist Church, Lumberton, under the direction of Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His graveside service will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 2, 2013, at Crowville Masonic Cemetery, Crowville, Louisiana. Memorial contributions may be made to The Hughen Center, Inc, 2849 Ninth Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas 77642; Hope Center for Crisis Pregnancy, 1155 IH-10 North, Beaumont, Texas 77706; Lumberton Independent School District Education Foundation, P.O. Box 8551, Lumberton, Texas 77657; or Woodcrest United Methodist Church, US Highway 96, Lumberton, Texas 77657. Complete and updated information may be found at www.broussards1889.com Broussard Mortuary Beaumont, TX Published in The News Star on February 1, 2013

Margaret Ann Richardson Funeral Services for Margaret Ann Richardson, age 62, of Tallulah, will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, February 1, 2013 in the First Baptist Church in Tallulah, with Rev. John W. Rushing officiating. Burial will be in the Silver Cross Cemetery in Tallulah under the direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home in Tallulah. Visitation will be Thursday, January 31, 2013 at the funeral home from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in Tallulah. Mrs. Richardson died Tuesday night, January 29, 2013, in the Madison Parish Hospital in Tallulah after a brief illness. She was born in Delhi, LA and had lived in Tallulah for 40 years. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, David Q. Richardson of Tallulah; 2 sons, John Cody Marsh of Tallulah and Ian Hunter Marsh of Chaffee, MO; her daughter, Heather Marsh Cornett of Katy, TX; 2 step-sons, John David Richardson of Hattiesburg, MS and Brian Richardson of Oxford, MS; a brother, Billy J. Mitchell, Jr. of Newellton, LA; a sister, Cheryl M. Simpson of Newellton, LA and 7 grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Keith Post, Dennis Grissom, Kenny Smith, Cade Marsh, Mack Marsh and William S. Ashley. Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA Published in The News Star on February 1, 2013

Rosaine Veach Graveside services for Rosaine Veach, 71, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Services are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Veach passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at St. Francis North Monroe Hospital. Mrs. Veach was preceded in death by Charlie Veach; and her parents, Jim and ElMirah Perry. Survivors include her daughters, Debbie Collins and husband Mike, Holly Van and husband John, Charlan Martin and husband Danny; sister, Virginia Yarborough and husband Buddy; grandchildren, Derek Collins and wife Allison, Brooke Usery and husband Jason, Dustin Collins and wife Heather, Tanner Collins, and Devin Martin, five great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time, Saturday, in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 1, 2013

Jacob Causey, 23 Jacob Causey of Monroe died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Patricia Eason, 65 Patricia Eason of West Monroe, co-owner of Eason Furniture, died Thursday. The funeral is scheduled at 10 a.m. Monday at Calvary Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is scheduled from 2-4 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Chase Ken Faircloth, infant OAK GROVE — Chase Ken Faircloth, the infant son of Dustin and Courtney Faircloth, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery.

Rose Maurine Floyd, 79 Rose Maurine Johnson Floyd of Monroe, a director of food services for the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Tony Futrell, 63 CALHOUN — Tony Futrell, retired owner of Canine Treasures Pet Store, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Choudrant.

Lee M. Godwin Jr., 74 JONESBORO — Lee Melton Godwin Jr., a machinist, died Thursday. The funeral is scheduled at 1 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro. Visitation is scheduled from noon-1 p.m. at the chapel. Burial will follow in the Strange Cemetery in Natchitoches Parish.

Billy Harper, 76 JONESBORO — Billy Harper, a retired construction worker, died Friday. The funeral is scheduled at 2 p.m. Sunday at McDonald Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Visitation is scheduled from 4-9 p.m. Saturday at Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel, Jonesboro. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Judy P. Lee, 64 CHOUDRANT — Judy P. Lee, 64, retired Louisiana Tech University telephone operator, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery, Calhoun.

Bessie J. Ramsey, 82 Bessie J. Ramsey of West Monroe, a retired bus driver, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Terry Rhodes, 49 BASTROP — Terry Rhodes died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at New Life, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Tuesday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery, Bastrop.

Alphia Thomas, 49 Alphia Thomas of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rosaine Veach, 71 Rosaine Veach of Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, under direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Saturday in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.

Hazel Ward, 86 WINNSBORO — Hazel Ward, a homemaker, died Friday. The funeral is scheduled at 2 p.m. Sunday at Crowville First Baptist Church. Visitation is scheduled from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Crowville Masonic Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Brode, Eric: 11 a.m. Saturday, Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Brown, Theoplish: noon Saturday, Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe. Creech, Melissa Shone: 9 a.m. Sunday, Eros United Pentecostal Church. Edwards, Angeler: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Life Full Gospel Church, Monroe. Jackson, Louise Edwards: 11 a.m. Saturday, Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe. Hampton, Vera: 11 a.m. Saturday, Olive Grove Baptist Church, Choudrant. Larkins, Tena: 11 a.m. Saturday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Mangham. Martin, Earnestine Bradley: 11 a.m. Saturday, Evergeen Baptist Church, Ringgold. Mims, Beatrice: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Comfort Missionary Baptist Church, Minden. Morehouse Sr., Arnold: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School Auditorium. Neal, Chances Lavelle: 2 p.m. Saturday, Union Hill Baptist Church, Monroe. Nielsen, Otho J.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Dunn Baptist Church, Dunn. Robinson, Mammie L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Winnsboro Second Baptist Church, Winnsboro. Specks, Gracie: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Greater Apostolic Church, Chatham. Tumminello, Corinne Cross: 10 a.m. Monday, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Vance, Dezeria: 3 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Athens. Waldon, John Wesley: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Williams, Betty Jo: noon Saturday, University Church of Christ, Monroe. Wilson, Laurette: 2 p.m. Saturday, Ministers Institute, Eudora, Ark.

Feb 2, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Robert "Bob" Palmer Barfield Memorial services for Robert "Bob" Palmer Barfield, 88, of Newellton will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at Bethany Baptist church, Newellton LA under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA. Mr. Barfield was born January 30, 1925 in Fort Necessity, LA to Henry Benson Barfield and Mary Annie Eubanks Barfield and passed from this life on February 1, 2013 at his residence in Newellton, LA. He was a 39 year employee of the Tensas Parish Sheriffs Department; a Marine Veteran of World War II, he served in the south pacific and participated in the battles of Bogainville, Guadalcanal, Saipan, Tinian, Guam and Okinawa; an active member of the American Legion; a member of Bethany Baptist Church for over 60 years. Mr. Barfield is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Norma Ruth Stone Barfield, daughter Barbara Montgomery and husband Randy, daughter Lynn Blanche and husband Winn, son Bobby Barfield and wife Angie, son Mark Barfield and wife Kay, grandchildren Tommy Montgomery, Jay Montgomery, Brooks Blanche, Lane, Blanche, Olivia Barfield, Riley Barfield, Georgia Barfield, Hunter Barfield, and Megan Barfield, his brothers Bill Barfield, David Barfield, Quincy Barfield, and sister, Lela Warren, as well as 6 great grandchildren. Gill First National Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on February 2, 2013

Carrie Crowell Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Crowell, 93, of the Okaloosa community, will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Frantom Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Tuck Roberts and Rev. Herman Lenard officiating. Interment will follow in Frantom Chapel Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM leaving in funeral procession to Frantom Chapel. Born January 15, 1920 in Eros, LA to the union of Phate Lewis and Nova Gewin Lewis, she died on Thursday, January 31. Mrs. Crowell was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Samuel Grace Crowell and two infant sons: Samuel G. Crowell, Jr. and Howard Leo Crowell. Her parents and two brothers, Roy Lewis and JD Lewis also preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Mickey Sue Jackson and husband, Dickie; two sons, Jerry Dale Crowell and wife, Linda of West Monroe and Ray Lynn Crowell and wife, Gail of Gulfport, MS. Seven grandchildren will cherish her memory: Bryan Crowell of New Orleans, Carrie Ferguson, Jay Roark, Chris Crowell, Alison C. Lovelady, all of West Monroe, Sam Crowell and Ben Crowell of Centreville, VA. Other family members include ten great-grandchildren and three sister-in-laws: Katherine Crowell May, Helen Lewis and Gretchen Lewis along with her nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Randy May, Terry Lewis, Ricky Lewis, Bryan Crowell, Chris Crowell, Jay Roark and Kenneth Dickerson. The family extends appreciation to the entire staff of Hospice Family Alliance and especially to her nurse, Rene Jackson for providing excellent home health services for sixteen months. Our mother was blessed to have Debra Wright and Kessler Thomas as her devoted caregivers. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 2, 2013

Gloria Cummings Hearne Funeral Services for Gloria Cummings Hearne will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, February 3, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Jimmy Williams, Rev. Johnny Hankins, Rev. Larry Mudgett and Rev. Darron Petterson officiating. Interment to follow in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Gloria was born June 18, 1941 in Monroe, LA to parents L.F. and Francis Cummings, Sr and passed from this life to life eternal with her Lord on Thursday, January 31, 2013, at her home following a brief illness. Her early life was spent mostly in the Monroe area. After she married, her husband's military service, and secular work took them to several different states and communities. Then, in 1970, she and her husband, Bill, who has been senior pastor at Yeager Methodist Protestant Church for the past 27 years, moved back to West Monroe. She and her husband have faithfully ministered for the Lord, together, for their 50 plus years of marriage. Gloria basically had two enjoyments of life, working with her husband in all aspects of the Church, and enjoying her children, grandchildren and her one great grandchild who she kept during the day, for the first three years of Averi's life, until Gloria was diagnosed with acute leukemia in December 2012. She lived a simple life of trust and faith in her Savior, and her quiet witness of His saving faith, was an inspiration to many around her, to her personal family, and her Church family. She was the "Mother and Grandmother" to so many who loved her and wanted to be like "Miss Gloria". Her work in the Lord started when she was 13 years old teaching children at Stone Avenue Methodist Church, now the Ronald McDonald House. She never stopped until her illness prevented her activity, but her witness and love kept teaching even through her illness. Now, the influence she left will continue the work she started. She was preceded in death by her parents, L.F. and Francis Cummings, Sr.; one brother, L.F. Cummings, Jr., and two sisters, Lorraine Smith and Evelyn Russ. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Bill M. Hearne; son, Billy Hearne, Jr.; one daughter, Lauren Flemmons and husband, Jimmy of Lovington, NM; grandchildren, Amanda Whatley and husband, Adam, and Dylan Elliott; great grandchild, Averi Whatley; numerous nieces and nephews, and other family members, including a very special Aunt, Yvonne Braley. Pallbearers will be her nephews, Gerald Cummings, Dale Cummings, Lynn Riley, Reggie Smith, Robbie Russ, Gary Russ, and Ken Carr. Honorary pallbearers will be her great nephews, Jordan Carter and Joshua Russ. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Saturday, February, 2, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to Yeager Methodist Protestant Church, the Gideons, your favorite charity , or simply in flowers, which she loved. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 2, 2013

Feb 3, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Jacob Daniel Causey A Celebration of Jacob Daniel Causey's life will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, February 4, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Pastor Paul Solice officiating. Jacob passed away Friday, February 1, 2013. He earned a Political Science Degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Jacob loved his family, duck hunting, and his dog Jackson, which was more than a companion. He never met a stranger and had numerous friends. Jacob was truly a blessing on this Earth. Jacob was preceded in death by his grandfather, John C. Kolb. Survivors include his mother, Christy Kolb Causey; grandmother, Sue Kolb; aunts and uncles, Curt Kolb, Jim and Holly Dahlhauser, and Gary and Lisa Holloway; cousins, Jamie Dahlhauser, Adam Holloway, and Luke Holloway. Memorials may be made to the Messiah Lutheran Church. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 3, 2013

Patricia Farmer Douglass Patricia Farmer Douglass, age 79, of Crossett, AR, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2013 at her home. She was born February 3, 1933 in Crossett, AR, to her parents, Rockford Gates and Bernice Ozell Naff Farmer. Mrs. Douglass was a member of West Crossett Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 60 years, Thad Anderson Douglass, Sr. and a sister, Dorla McGilton. Survivors include a son, Thad A. Douglas, Jr. (Terri) of Crossett, AR; two daughters, Debra McClain (John) of Grenada, MS; Deanna Powers (David) of Lake Village, AR; two brothers, Troy L. Farmer (Nell) of Crossett, AR, Gary D. Farmer (Chloe); two sisters, Pam Thornton and Angie Rodgers (Roy), all of Hamburg, AR; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at West Crossett Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. David Powers, Bro. Clayton Hales and Bro. Danny Malone officiating. Interment will follow at Crossroads Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home of Crossett, AR. (www.jonesservice.com) Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday at West Crossett Missionary Baptist Church. Active Pallbearers will be Cliff Douglass, Eric Wall, Tony Wall, Casey McClain, Jonathon Gates, Jonathan Powers Memorials may be made to Texarkana Baptist Children's Home, PO Box 611, Texarkana, TX 75504. Jones Funeral Home Crossett, AR Published in The News Star on February 3, 2013

Garland Elaine Carraway Leach Funeral services for Garland Elaine Carraway Leach, 80, of Monroe, LA will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, February 4, 2013 at Christian Life Church with Pastor Danny Chance and Bishop G. E. Chance officiating. Interment will follow at Coax Cemetery in Franklin Parish under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mrs. Leach was born on March 12, 1932, in Winnsboro, LA and passed away on February 2, 2013, in West Monroe, LA. She was a 1950 graduate of Winnsboro High School, and a member of Christian Life Church for over 50 years. Her life was devoted to her family and she will be remembered as a devout Christian. She was preceded in death by parents, Archie and Ruby Chandler Carraway; brother, Archie Neal; sister, Bonnie Jordan; and 2 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Alvin Leach; children: Lorna Leach; Donald Leach and wife, Martha; David Leach and wife, Judy; and Elizabeth Bush and husband, Jay; brother, Roger Dale Carraway; sister, Judy Masters; grandchildren: Peyton Leach and wife, Angela; Jansen Martinez and husband, Mike ; Jaden Leach; Jessica Leach; Jana Whitman and husband, Adam; Jonathan McLendon and wife, Erica; Jesslyn Bush; Chandler Bush; and Mitchell Bush; and great-grandchildren, Jillian and Griffin Leach, Addison and Maddox Martinez and Jase McLendon. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Cupit, Larry Carraway, Jason Jordan, Clay Jordan, Peyton Leach and Grady Kight. Honorary pallbearers will be Cecil Eric Masters and Ricky Carraway. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Christian Life Church. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 3, 2013

Joyce Eugenia Lockwood Funeral services for Joyce Eugenia Lockwood, 84, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, February 4, 2013, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe with Bro. Jeff Luellen officiating. Interment will follow at Butler Cemetery. Mrs. Lockwood passed from this life on February 2, 2013, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; her parents; a brother; and a stepson. Left to cherish her memory: son, Jerry Lockwood and wife, Melody; daughters, Sandy Varner and husband, Harold, Sue Haynes and husband, John, and Jean McMellon and husband, Curt; sister, Rochelle Warrum and husband, Jack; daughter-in-law, Carole Lockwood; special friend, Fay Hamm; and, numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 P.M. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 3, 2013

Boyce K. McIntosh Private family services for Boyce K. McIntosh, 62, of Bernice, LA will be held Monday, February 4, 2013. Boyce was a very unique individual who will be dearly missed by all that knew him. He is preceded in death by his father, William E. McIntosh. Survivors include his wife, Debra Ellis McIntosh; two sisters, Gloria Eldridge and husband Lawrence, and Carolyn Lee and husband Johnny; mother, Margie Lee McIntosh; two step-children, Kasie Lowery and husband Dack, Timothy Olson and fiancé Katie Howard; and three grandchildren, Ava Lowery, Seth and Hannah Olson. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Foundation. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 3, 2013

Jimmy Myles Smith Jimmy Myles Smith, 62, a resident of Marion, LA, passed away February 1, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital from heart failure. Jimmy was born in Monroe, LA, on December 9, 1950, the son of Prentis Spurgeon Smith and Nanny C. (King) Smith. Jimmy graduated high school at Sterlington. Jimmy was married to the love of his life, Addie Morris of Monroe, LA. He spent his working career employed as a millwright at IMC in Sterlington until he became disabled. He spent most of his time enjoying the outdoors, both hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed spending time tending to his small farm. Jimmy had a passion for milk goats and was active in the local dairy goat community as a prize winning breeder and advocate. Jimmy was survived by his wife, Addie Morris; his sister, Adina Miller; two sons, Steven Smith and Bradley Smith; and six grandchildren, Presley Michelle, Harley Prentis, James Ellis, Matea Emmanuelle, Dillon Mitchell, and Katelyn Hope. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Charlie Kenneth, Coy Wayne and Fay Ola. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am Monday, February 4, 2013 at Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery. A visitation is planned from 5:00pm until 7:00pm Sunday at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfh.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on February 3, 2013

Gloria Hearne, 71 Gloria Hearne of West Monroe, a secretary, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Elinor Hicks, 85 FARMERVILLE — Elinor Hicks, a retired registered nurse, died Saturday. Arrangements are in complete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Jessie N. Johnson, 86 Jessie Nolan Johnson of West Monroe a retired nurse, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Don McGuffee, 73 ALEXANDRIA — Don McGuffee, an oil and gas mechanic, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Rosefield Cemetery, Rosefield.

Glenda F. Morris, 69 DELHI — Glenda Faye Morris, a Richland Parish Sheriff's deputy, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete Under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

James R. Odom RUSTON — James Reagan Odom, retired from T.L. James and Co., of Ruston, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Visitation is 1 p.m. Monday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Bruce Raley 72 Bruce Raley of Monroe, a retired industrial construction superintendent formerly of Tallulah, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 1 p.m. Tuesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Epps Cemetery.

Kitty Moos, 91 Kitty Moos of West Monroe, a retired steacher, died Friday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday at the Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Mausoleum Chapel under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Robbie Terrell, 88 JONESBORO — Robbie Lloyd Terrell, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation is noon Monday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Althea M. Thomas, 49 Althea M. Thomas of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday Graveside service for Miss are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hopewell Cemetery, Mangham, under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Patricia Watson, 80 Patricia Ann Baggott Watson of Calhoun, a secretary, died Friday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday at Carlton Cemetery, Calhoun. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Creech, Melissa Shone: 9 a.m. Sunday, Eros United Pentecostal Church. Eason, Patricia: 10 a.m. Monday, Calvary Baptist Church, Monroe. Harper, Billy: 2 p.m. Sunday, McDonald Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Jackson, Louise Edwards: 11 a.m. Saturday, Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe. Lee, Judy P.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe Rhodes, Terry: 1 p.m. Wednesday, New Life, Bastrop. Tumminello, Corinne Cross: 10 a.m. Monday, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday. Ward, Hazel: 2 p.m. Sunday, Crowville First Baptist Church.

Feb 4, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Wilmer Finklea Cobb Wilmer Finklea Cobb, widow of F.P. "Pete" Cobb, Jr. of West Monroe, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2013 surrounded by her adoring family. Mrs. Cobb was beautiful in every way, her warm smile and happy disposition were an inspiration to all who knew her. She loved everyone, and touched the lives of all whom she met. Mrs. Cobb cherished her family as they were the most important part of her life, second only to her devotion to the church. She was an active member for over 80 years at the McClendon Baptist Church, where she and her family were charter members. Mrs. Cobb is survived by her son, Dr. F. P. Cobb, III and wife Marsha of Calhoun, LA; daughter, Diana Cobb Bonner and husband Jerry of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Greg Bonner and wife Kristy, Cari Bonner Lowry and husband Brad, Tyler Cobb and wife Melissa, Matthew Cobb and wife Amanda, and Leigh Cobb; ten great-grandchildren, sister, Ann Finklea Haley of West Monroe, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Mrs. Wilmer Cobb, 92, will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe with Rev. James Gardner and Rev. Kevin Stewart officiating. Interment will follow at Carlton Cemetery in Calhoun, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Friends may visit with the family on Monday, February 4, 2013 from 4:00PM until 7:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the building fund at McClendon Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be Ron Barfield, Ralph Owens, Wesley Roberson, Wade Bishop, Todd Gregory, Glen Leshe, Austin Bonner, Cody Bonner, and Layton Lowry. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 4, 2013

David Byron Manning Funeral services for David Byron Manning, 65, of Doyline, LA, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Hill Crest Memorial Chapel with Bro. Billy Pierce officiating. Interment will follow at Hill Crest Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 4, 2013 at the Funeral Home. David was born on February 6, 1947 in West Monroe, LA. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era and was a retired machinist from Libbey Glass. He was a member of Living Word Church in Minden, and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his wife Marie. He lost his life to cancer on Thursday, January 31, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents Byron and Etta Manning and wife Marie Manning. He is survived by son Jeff Manning and his wife Amanda, daughters Christie Manning and Jennifer Manning and grandchildren Piper, Madison and Bailey Manning. Pallbearers will be Jeff Taylor, Steve Watson, Brad Edwards, Jim Fowler, Leon Caldwell and Mike Beckham. The family would like to thank Jane, Martha and all the staff at Southern Care Hospice. Words of comfort may be shared at www.hillcrestmemorialfh.com Hill Crest Memorial Haughton, LA Published in The News Star on February 4, 2013

JAMES REAGAN ODOM Services for James Reagan Odom, 91, will be at 3:00 p.m., Monday, February 4, 2013, at Trinity United Methodist Church, officiated by special friend and pastor, Rev. Brian Mercer. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery with Military Honors under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Reagan was born in Union Parish on March 13, 1921, to Jesse Reagan and Lydia Boulware Odom. He entered into rest on Saturday, February 2, 2013. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Shirley Sherman Odom, and his parents. Reagan was a faithful Christian who lived his life with honesty, integrity, compassion, loyalty, and love. He had an attention to detail and planning like no other, and a mind that rarely forgot even the smallest detail. He carried his trademark wit and wisdom with him through life and shared it with his family and friends into his final days. Reagan strongly believed in taking every opportunity in life to help someone and encouraged others to do so "no matter how odd it may seem." He was a member of the Greatest Generation and embodied all of the wonderful qualities and outstanding characteristics that come with that honor. He had a deep love for his country, the United States Navy, and flying airplanes of all kinds. The "flying bug" first bit him during his days at Eastland Elementary School in Ruston, which was located near the "makeshift" airport in a pasture on the south end of Farmerville St. He and his fellow classmates took great joy in watching the planes land. Reagan took his first ride in an airplane as a child in 1929. His love for flying took him to the Civil Pilot Training Program in Arcadia in 1941, the U.S. Navy Aviation Cadet Training Program in New Orleans and Pensacola in 1942, and around the world as a Navy Ace pilot during World War II. During the war, from 1942-44, Reagan served as a flight instructor in Pensacola, FL. This was followed by Operational Training in Jacksonville, FL, and flying in the Scouting Observation Service Unit One at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. He was stationed on the USS California BB 44 from 1944-45. While aboard the California, he participated in the invasion of Leyte Island in the Philippines, Battle of Surigao Strait, Invasion of Luzon in the Philippines, Invasion of Okinawa, as well as an operation in the China Sea and the occupation of Japan. After the occupation of Japan, Reagan and the crew of the USS California departed for Philadelphia, PA. Because the ship was too wide to go through the Panama Canal, they were forced to travel around the world via Singapore, Colombo, Ceylon, and Capetown, South Africa. What Reagan called his "great adventure" in the U.S. Navy ended on January 1, 1946, when he was moved to inactive duty. He was happy to return home to his family in Ruston. Reagan joined the family business of T.L. James and Co. as their full-time pilot and the first corporate pilot to fly from the Ruston Airport. He retired from T.L. James & Co. in 1986 after forty-two years, twenty of which he spent as their pilot. After his active duty service in the Navy ended in 1946, Reagan proudly served in the U. S. Naval Reserves until his retirement in 1964 as Lt. Commander of Auxiliary Air Unit Squadron 823 in Shreveport. He was a long-time member of Trinity United Methodist Church, charter member of The Caney Lake Sams RV Club, and loyal member of The Monday Morning Burger King Coffee Club, The Magnolia Corner Chicken and Dumpling Gang, and The Veterans of Foreign Wars. In his earlier years, Reagan served on the board of directors, and as president, of the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Sunday School Superintendent at Trinity United Methodist Church, and president of Ruston Country Club. He was also very active in Ruston Dixie Baseball where he served as president. One of the highlights of his later years was participating in the Louisiana Honor Flight. Reagan travelled with fellow World War II veterans and his two daughters to Washington D.C. to visit the World War II Memorial. Although Reagan took his final flight from the old Ruston Airport in 1965, the love of flying remained with him all of his days. He considered it a tremendous honor to have served God and his country as a World War II Navy pilot, and he did so with great pride. However, Reagan was quick to say that the love he had for the military and flying paled in comparison to the love he had for his family. Reagan is survived by his daughters, Judy Graham and husband Ronny of Choudrant, and Donna Lynn Canterbury and husband Barry of Simsboro; son Reagan S. Odom and wife Julie of Mobile, AL; grandchildren Clint Graham and wife Kim, Mark Graham and wife Julie, Dawn Graham DeForest and husband Neal, Brian Canterbury and wife Ginny, Jennifer Canterbury Fryer and husband Joshua, Natalie Odom Corley and husband Chris, Lindsey Odom Sterling and husband David; great-grandchildren Taylor, Mary Hollis and Garrett Graham; Zoe and Mia Graham; Graham, Cayden & Chelsea DeForest; Ginger Johnson and Brice Canterbury. Pallbearers will be Clint Graham, Mark Graham, Brian Canterbury, Garrett Graham, Neal DeForest, and Joshua Fryer. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Bond, Keith Canterbury, Fletcher Tompkins, and members of the Magnolia Corner Chicken and Dumpling Gang, the Monday Morning Burger King Coffee Club and The Caney Lake Sams RV Club. The family will receive friends on Monday, February 4, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Trinity United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church or the Methodist Children's Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on February 4, 2013

Jacob Causey, 23 Jacob Causey of Monroe died Friday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Elinor Hicks, 85 FARMERVILLE — Elinor Hicks, a retired registered nurse, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Taylor Cemetery.

Carl L. Hilburn Sr., 82 Carl L. Hilburn Sr. of West Monroe, a retired farmer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bosco Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Rev. Larry Holland, 70 BALL — The Rev. Larry Wayne Holland, a pipeline welder and minister formerly of Quitman, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at Cypress Creek Baptist Church, Tannehill. Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Monday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in the Cypress Creek Cemetery.

Garland Leach, 80 Garland Elaine Carraway Leach of Monroe, a food service supervisor, died Saturday, Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Christian Life Church. Burial will be in Coax Cemetery, Baskin, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Oliver M. Lenard, 91 FARMERVILLE — Oliver M. Lenard, retired district administrator with the State Department of Collections, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Joyce Lockwood, 84 Joyce E. Lockwood of Calhoun, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Butler Cemetery.

Boyce K. McIntosh, 62 BERNICE — Boyce K. McIntosh, a mechanic, died Friday. Private family services will be Monday under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Glenda F. Morris, 69 DELHI — Glenda Faye Morris, a retired Richland Parish Sheriff's Deputy, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m.Tuesday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Greer Cemetery, Rayville.

Jimmy M. Smith, 62 MARION — Jimmy Smith, a millwright, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Eason, Patricia: 10 a.m. Monday, Calvary Baptist Church, Monroe. Jackson, Louise Edwards: 11 a.m. Saturday, Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe. McGuffie, Don: 10 a.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Odom, James Reagan: 3 p.m. Monday, Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston. Raley, Bruce: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Rhodes, Terry: 1 p.m. Wednesday, New Life, Bastrop. Terrell, Robbie Lloyd: 3 p.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home. Thomas, Althea M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hopewell Cemetery, Mangham. Tumminello, Corinne Cross: 10 a.m. Monday, Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Feb 5, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Edwina R. Harper, 76 BASTROP — Edwina R. Harper, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove, Louisiana. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne. John Hayes, 90 START — John Hayes, a farmer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville. Kathryn M. Hubbard, 71 Kathryn Maude "Kitty" Price Hubbard of West Monroe died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Highland Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery, West Monroe. Irene Mason, 93 Irene Mason of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe. Anthony P. Messina Sr., 92 Anthony "Tony" Patrick Messina Sr. of Monroe, owner of Monroe Frozen Foods, died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other services are incomplete. Paul E. Reitzell, 86 BASTROP — Paul Eugene Reitzell, retired restaurant manager, died Monday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Christ Church Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Leoda Shackelford, 104 Leoda Shackelford of West Monroe died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Kermit D. Steward, 68 MAURICE — Kermit Derwood Steward, formerly of Oak Grove, a welder, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 8 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery. Jewell White, 93 Jewell White of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lynn Cemetery. PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Hilburn Sr., Carl L.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Bosco Baptist Church. Holland, The Rev. Larry Wayne: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Cypress Creek Baptist Church, Tannehill. McGuffie, Don: 10 a.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Morris, Glenda Faye: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Raley, Bruce: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Rhodes, Terry: 1 p.m. Wednesday, New Life, Bastrop. Thomas, Althea M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hopewell Cemetery, Mangham.

Betty Jean Oakes Graves Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Jean Oakes Graves, 85, of Delhi will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Delhi with Rev. Mickey Bounds officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi. Burial will be in the Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home. Mrs. Graves died Monday, February 04, 2013 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Minden, LA, and reared in Tallulah. She was a longtime resident of Delhi and was a member of the Delhi First Baptist Church. She was a retired businesswoman and store owner. She is remembered for her strong work ethic. She owned and operated a grocery store in Delhi for many years. Betty is also fondly remembered for being a gracious hostess in her home and at various events at the Delhi First Baptist Church. Upon retirement, she enjoyed traveling to all parts of the world with her many friends. Betty Jean is preceded in death by her parents Harvey Talmedge Oakes and Ila Mae Barrett Oakes; her husband, John Martin "Pete" Graves; a son Martin D. "Sambo" Graves and a sister Evelyn Oakes Wilson. She is survived by a sister, Bobbie Ann Oakes Ezell of Winnsboro; several nieces and nephews and two great nieces, who were very dear to her heart. Pallbearers will be Bo Skipper, Toby Waters, Gervis Norsworthy, Harry Barrett, Dwight Clarke and Larry Rodden. The family would like to acknowledge the care given to Mrs. Graves by numerous employees of Caring Hearts At Home Care and Crossroads Hospice. A special thanks to her caregiver of the last six years, Ms. Joy Johnston. Any planned memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Delhi or to the LA Baptist Children's Home in Monroe, LA. To leave a message of condolence to the family please visit our website at www.coxfuneral.com. Cox Funeral Home Delhi, LA Published in The News Star on February 5, 2013

Carl L. Hilburn Funeral services for Mr. Carl L. Hilburn Sr., 82, will be 2:00 pm Wednesday at Bosco Baptist Church with the Rev. Bruce Underwood officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow at the church cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Hilburn was born in Caldwell Parish on September 19, 1930 to the union of George and Sara Turnbow Hilburn and passed from this life on Sunday Morning February 3, 2013 at his residence after an extended illness. He was a resident of West Monroe, a retired farmer and mechanic, a member of Bosco Baptist Church and the VFW; he served in the United States Army. He enjoyed visiting and dancing at the VFW with friends and had a passion for laughter and joking with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ethel Smith Hilburn, his brothers Allen, Ed and Clyde Hilburn, Jay Allen and Alonzo Frazier; his sister Margaret Bailes; great grandchildren Hannah Hilburn, Nicholas Shane Hilburn and Jimmy Prisock IV. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law James & Wanda, Carl Jr., & Martha, Nicky & Tracy, Tom & Dianne and Dale Hilburn; daughter Rachel Graves & husband John; special friend Virginia Colvin; also survived by a host of grandkids, great grandkids and great great grandkids. Pallbearers will be his sons James, Carl Jr., Nicky, Tom, Dale Hilburn also Johnny Hilburn and Chris Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Cotton Tharp and Shelby Parker. Visitation for friends will be Wednesday after 9am until time of service. Online guest book at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 5, 2013

Neita Alford Proffer Graveside services for Neita Alford Proffer, 83 of West Monroe will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Chickasaw Cemetery Olla, LA. Bro. Billy Taylor will officiate under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Proffer was born July 10, 1929 in Caldwell Parish and passed away February 3, 2013 in West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Proffer. Mrs. Proffer loved her family and pets. She is survived by her daughters; Sharon Sweet and husband Fred, Pam Moreno and husband Phillip and her son, Bill Proffer and wife Sue; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condoelnces may be sent to the familat www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 5, 2013

Willie Lee Allen, Jr. 60 CHOUDRANT — Willie Lee Allen Jr., a truck driver, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Choudrant. Visitation is noon until 2 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the Serenity Gardens under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Ruston.

James Anderson, 74 BASTROP — James "Cotton" Anderson, a retired truck driver for Gregory Oil Company, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Wilmer F. Cobb, 92 Wilmer Finklea Cobb of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe. Burial will be in Carlton Cemetery, Calhoun, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Gerald Cole, 83 DOWNSVILLE — Gerald "Sonny" Cole, a retired Baptist minister, died Monday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethel Church of Downsville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Farrar Funeral Home. Farmerville.

Keith O. Dosher, 46 RUSTON — Keith Owen Dosher, a waiter/hostess, died Sunday. Memorial services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 1 p.m. Wednesday until service time at the funeral home.

Maurine Franklin, 84 BASTROP — Maurine Franklin, a homemaker, died Sunday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Betty J. Graves, 85 DELHI — Betty Jean Oakes Graves, a retired businesswoman and store owner, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Burial will be in Delhi Masonic Cemetery .

Winford B. Hammett, 79 OAK GROVE — Winford Byrum Hammett, an educator, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Pioneer Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Burial will be in Forest Corner Cemetery.

John Hayes, 90 START — John Hayes, a farmer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Kathryn M. Hubbard, 71 Kathryn Maude "Kitty" Price Hubbard of West Monroe died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Highland Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery, West Monroe.

Irene Mason, 93 Irene Mason of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

Anthony P. Messina Sr., 92 Anthony "Tony" Patrick Messina Sr. of Monroe, owner of Monroe Frozen Foods, died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other services are incomplete.

Paul E. Reitzell, 86 BASTROP — Paul Eugene Reitzell, retired restaurant manager, died Monday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Christ Church Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Leoda Shackelford, 104 Leoda Shackelford of West Monroe died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Kermit D. Steward, 68 MAURICE — Kermit Derwood Steward, formerly of Oak Grove, a welder, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 8 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Forest Cemetery.

Jewell White, 93 Jewell White of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lynn Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Hilburn Sr., Carl L.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Bosco Baptist Church. Holland, The Rev. Larry Wayne: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Cypress Creek Baptist Church, Tannehill. McGuffie, Don: 10 a.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Riser Funeral Home, Olla. Morris, Glenda Faye: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Raley, Bruce: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Rhodes, Terry: 1 p.m. Wednesday, New Life, Bastrop. Thomas, Althea M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hopewell Cemetery, Mangham.

Feb 6, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Willie Lee Allen, Jr. Funeral services for Mr. Willie Lee Allen, Jr., age 60 of Choudrant, will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday February 7, 2013 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Choudrant. Rev. Brad Jones will officiate the service. Burial will follow in Serenity Gardens Cemetery in West Monroe under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Allen was born May 4, 1952 in Rayville to Willie Lee Allen, Sr. and Corneila Shipley Allen. He died at his home in Choudrant February 3, 2013. Mr. Allen was a truck driver and later the owner and operator of a lawn care service. In his spare time, he enjoyed working in his yard and was an avid outdoorsman. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends at both Scarborough and Pleasant Grove hunting clubs. Mr. Allen is survived by his wife: Diane Thompson Allen; his children: Jeffery Allen and wife Sarah of Mooresville, NC, Christina Allen of West Monroe, Toni Thomas of West Monroe, Michelle and husband Mike Polk of Choudrant, Misti and husband David Smith of Simsboro and Brandon McElroy and wife Lacey of Choudrant; 12 grandchildren; his brother: Billy Aaron of West Monroe; his sisters: Bettye Spencer of Rayville, Shirley Bledsoe of Rayville and Judy Dianne Hendricks of Shreveport; his special mother-in-law: Mary Thompson as well as his nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife: Beverley Sue Hilliard Allen. Pallbearers will be: Mike Polk, David Smith, Billy Lewis, Justin Lewis, Kasey Baker and Chris Butler. Honorary pallbearers will be: Hosey Lee, Dean Williamson, Donnie Eimpson, Gary Wayne Neal, Bill Walker, Woody Funderburk and Kenneth Hilliard. Visitation will be from noon until service time at 2:00 PM at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Choudrant Thursday, February 7. Memorial donations may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff of Hospice of Caring Hearts. To leave a memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com. Published in The News Star on February 6, 2013

Winford B. Hammett Funeral services for Winford B. Hammett, 79, of Oak Grove, LA will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 7, 2013, at Pioneer Baptist Church with Bro. William Fowler officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Corner Cemetery. Mr. Hammett was born on November 9, 1933, in Oak Grove, LA and passed away on February 4, 2013. He was a graduate of Forest High School, La. Tech University, LSU, and Northeast Louisiana University with various advanced degrees in education. He pursued a career in education that spanned forty-two years including teaching in Baton Rouge, Ouachita, and West Carroll Parish. He was Elementary Supervisor for West Carroll Parish for the last twenty-four years of his career. He also enjoyed farming. Mr. Hammett is survived by his loving wife of fifty-one years, Sylvia Hammett, daughter Pamela Shelton and husband Marty, son David Hammett and wife Melanie, grandchildren Brian Shelton, Courtney Dye and husband Joey, and Hailey Hammett, and great-grandchild Abigail Dye. He is also survived by brothers Lavelle Hammett and wife Mary Lou, Glen Hammett and wife Margie, sister Ernestine Howell and husband S.T., sister-in-laws Betty Jo Hammett, Christine Flowers and husband Ron, brother-in-law Charles Little, III, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, Ernest and Tyna Hammett, and brother Earl Lee Hammett. Mr. Hammett loved his Lord and served him faithfully. He was a Deacon at Pioneer Baptist Church. He was a loving husband and devoted father who cherished his family beyond measure. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove, La. Pallbearers will be Mike Ross, Buddy Ross, Ted Ross, Earl Bankston, Jerry Dosher, Randy Hammett, and Jason Flowers. Honorary pallbearers will be Luke Rye, Dobbin Plunkett, Bobby Nicholson and Quitman Durbin. Cox Funeral Home Oak Grove, LA Published in The News Star on February 6, 2013

Kathryn Maude "Kitty" Price Hubbard Funeral services for Mrs. Kathryn Maude (Kitty) Price Hubbard, 71, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday February 7, 2013 at the Highland Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA with Rev. Gordon (Skip) Dean officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Baptist Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA Kitty died February 1, 2013 surrounded by her family at Comanche County Hospital in Lawton, Oklahoma. She was born on September 13, 1941 at the Wright and Bendel Clinic in Monroe, LA Kitty was a member of the Highland Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA and the former owner of K & G Jewelers in West Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by brother, Howard Thomas Price, Father, John D. Price, Sr., Mother, Loraine Woodson Price, devoted son, Raymond Hubbard, Jr., Husband, Gene Raymond Hubbard, Sr, and grandson, Gabriel Roy Survivors: her loving daughter, Kelli Hubbard Roy and son-in-love, T. J. Roy; caring daughter, Jennifer Smith; doting son, David Raymond McClung; grandchildren, Mimi's brown eyed angel, Chelsea Roy, Little Lou Lou Gracie Roy, her blue eyed pooh head Hailey Roy and her littlest angel, Emmey LoRae Smith; Sister, Margaret Buford; brothers, J. D. Price, Jr. and wife, Margaret Ann, and Don Price and wife, Norma; numerous nieces and nephews, great nephews and great nieces whom she dearly loved. Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA Pallbearers will be Greg Buford, Mark Hubbard, Tommy Price, Russ Price, Jimmy Craighead, Ira Whittington, Tommy Carl Hubbard and Andrew Whitaker. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mark and Keith Norris, Tommy Hubbard, Jerry Hubbard, Dale Hubbard, Dale Keith Hubbard, Jr., Michael Little, Doyle Saterfield, Jonathan Wheeler and Doc Everett. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Highland Baptist Church, Gideons International or charity of your choice Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 6, 2013

Wade Huel Kennedy, Jr. Wade Huel Kennedy, Jr., a lifelong resident of Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the age of 53. Beloved former husband of Holly Smith Kennedy. Loving, devoted father of Michael Matthew Kennedy and step-father of the late Matthew Gaddy Terry. Son of the late Beverly Rose Phillips Kennedy and Wade Huel Kennedy. He is preceded in death by sisters Elizabeth Ann Dodson, and Pauline Patrice Kennedy, and brother James Wade Kennedy. He is survived by sisters Beverly Jane Martin, Rose Marie Kennedy, Kathryn Kay Kennedy, and Anita Susan Hall, and brother Father John David Kennedy. He was a native of Monroe, LA and a graduate of Saint Frederick High School. He has been a resident of the St. Tammany Parish's Northshore for the last 15 years where he was employed by State Farm. Wade was loved by many for his easy going, fun loving nature. The pride and joy of his life was his son "Mikey". He shared a loving parenting relationship with his former wife Holly and the Kennedy family would like to express their deep appreciation for all she has done in days since his passing. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the graveside service officiated by Father John Kennedy on Friday, February 8, 2013 at 3:30 PM in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the online Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Covington, LA Published in The News Star on February 6, 2013

Irene Mason Funeral services for Irene Mason 93 of West Monroe are at 10:00AM, Thursday, February 7, 2013 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe with Rev. Jeff Luellen and Rev. David Maxwell officiating. Special music provided by Luther Burney, cousin, whom she avidly supported throughout his music ministry. Interment follows at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Mason was born July 20, 1919 in Swartz, LA and passed away February 4, 2013 in West Monroe. She was a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School, Class of 1936, serving on several reunion committees. Always the frugal homemaker, she enjoyed canning vegetables and making jelly. She was an avid seamstress, clothing herself, her daughters and grandchildren for many years. Mrs. Mason was a loyal member of Ridge Avenue Baptist Church for 64 years, serving in Sunday School and as a WMU mission leader, tirelessly supporting mission projects near and far. Mrs. Mason was preceded in death by her parents, Yeldon "Doc" Tarver (Lela) and Myrtle McCullough (Thomas) Swartz; sister, Bessie Chancey, Palatka, Florida; daughter, Brenda Hood, West Monroe. Mrs. Mason is survived by her husband of 70 years; Raymond Aubrey Mason; sister, Gladys Hodge, Palatka, Florida; daughter, Janice Dumas (Larry); special friend, Sharon Baird; grandchildren; Todd Dumas (Dianna), Dewayne Hood (Breanna), Traci Payne (Dennis); great-grandchildren; Lauren Dumas, Reagan Hood, Caden Hood, Avery Dumas, Elijah Payne, soon to be Emersyn Payne, Brooke Whitehead and Lacey Merritt (Amos); Florida nieces/nephews, June Quinney, Glenda Pacetti (Roland), Carolyn Gross, Palatka, Melanie Crews (Scott), John Hodge (Imelda), Bert Hodge (Irene), Stanley Hodge (Susan). The family sincerely appreciates the kindness and support shown by the loving caregivers at The Terrace. Special thanks are extended to Jennia Adams, Louisiana Hospice, Lesley Bishop, Pattie Slayter, Teresa Deese and Dr. Robert Ewing. Pallbearers are Ellis Auttonberry, Randy Brown, Scott Brown, Billy Clement, Robin Roark and Bobby Wheelis. Visitation is Wednesday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. In lieu of floral tributes, please make memorial contributions to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering at Ridge Avenue Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 6, 2013

Anthony (Tony) Patrick Messina, Sr. Anthony (Tony) Patrick Messina, Sr., born March 17, 1920, in Monroe, Louisiana, and a resident of Monroe for most of his life, passed away at the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home, under hospice care, Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at the age of 92. Tony, the sixth of eleven children of Giuseppe Messina and Antonia Lusca Messina, both of Cefalu, Sicily, was predeceased by his parents and his loving wife of 70 years, Martha Ray Messina. He is survived by his three children, Suzzanne Allen and her husband Danny of Houston, TX; Cindy Brewer of Virginia Beach, VA; and Anthony P. Messina, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Monroe. LA; his seven grandchildren, Jacqueline Allen-Wilson, Mark Allen, Richard Allen, John Allen, Mason Haneline, Mary Amanda Messina, and Catherine Pauline Messina Myers; his four great grandchildren, Connor Christian Bagwell, Samuel Patrick Matson, Pyron McKenzie Meyers and Nellie Cooper Meyers; his sister, Rose Messina Ditta; his brother, Carey Messina; and many nieces and nephews. Tony graduated from Neville High School in Monroe. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1940 and served in the 533rd Squadron 381st Bombardment Group (Heavy) until July 5, 1945. During his enlistment, he served at Selman Field at Monroe; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; England; and at Mons and Brussels, Belgium. He achieved the rank of Master Sergeant. He married Martha Ray Messina on December 12, 1942, prior to his military deployment to Europe. Following World War II and release from active duty, he worked for the War Department, the National Research Laboratory, at Los Alamos, New Mexico. He returned to Monroe, Louisiana in the early 1950s and built and managed Monroe Frozen Foods, Inc. where he served as president of the company for over fifty years. He was an active member of the community and worked tirelessly with municipalities, the Chambers of Commerce, and many civic and charitable organizations to help North Louisiana citizens. Tony was a dynamic member of the group of Monroe Catholics who helped raise funds and gain support to build Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. He was a charter member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church and served as a Eucharistic Minister for many years. He was also a member of the Monroe Knights of Columbus and served as a Grand Knight. Tony was a self-made man who was open to new ideas, inventions, and trends and who was always eager to learn. He had a zest for life and for helping other people. He taught his children and grandchildren to learn from history; to be open-minded and accept other people and their ideas; to strive to win, but to let the other guy win too; and to always stay interested in people because people enrich our lives. He taught us that we can learn from everyone, regardless of their station in life and that we must always treat everyone with respect. He taught us to choose a profession that we could respect and to respect that profession by being the best that we could be and offering our efforts to God. He taught us to be our own person and to never allow negative comments to guide us, but rather, to seek guidance from God. He taught us that if we want to get ahead, we have to work hard and to do what is right. Most of all, he taught us, by his example, to be kind and gentle to everyone, especially the elderly. The family wishes to thank all of the kind caregivers at the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home, the medical personnel at St. Francis' Medical Center, and Hospice First Choice, with a very special thanks to his personal caregivers, Emoline Brass and Sharon Mathis. Friends are cordially invited to gather with the family for visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 7, at Mulhearn Funeral Home located at 2308 Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 8, at 10 a.m. at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 900 Good Shepherd Lane, Monroe, where Father David Richter will officiate. The internment at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery on Hwy 80 will follow. Pallbearers will be Mason Haneline, Mark Allen, Dan Allen, Tony Bruscato, Earnest Breard, and Warren Vaughn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home in Tony Messina's name. The address is 6700 Highway 165 North, Monroe, Louisiana, 71203. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 6, 2013

Winnie Louise "Meme" Miles Winnie Louise "Meme" Miles, loving wife, mother, and grandmother found rest with her Lord on Monday, February 4, 2013. Born on September 26, 1941 in Marion, Louisiana, Mrs. Miles was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and faithful member of Florida Boulevard Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her father and mother, Leon and Zoa Russell of Union Parish, Louisiana. Mrs. Miles is survived by her husband of 49 years, Bobby Don Miles of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; her daughter, Theresa Daniel of Birmingham, Alabama; her son and daughter-in-law, Stephen & Jodi Miles of Wetumpka, Alabama; her granddaughter, Adaire Daniel of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; her brother and sister-in-law, Jake and Jamie Russell of Marion, Louisiana; and many well-loved nieces and nephews in Louisiana. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 6, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., with a funeral service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Miles will buried at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Union Parish, Louisiana at 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 7, 2013. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Please offer condolences at www.rabenhorst.com Rabenhorst Funeral Home Baton Rouge, LA Published in The News Star on February 6, 2013

Tamson Leoda Shackelford Funeral Services for Mrs. Tamson Leoda Shackelford, 104, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, February 7, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Gordon "Skip" Dean and Gary Jacobsen officiating. Interment will follow in the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Shackelford was born on January 24, 1909 in Jefferson County, MS and died on February 4, 2013 in West Monroe, LA. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church and was very active in WMU. She loved sewing, and cooking. Mrs. Shackelford worked for Bancroft Bag before marriage. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Gilbert; her husband, L.J. Shackelford; two sisters, Annie Shackelford and Katie Leona Gilbert; and by two brothers, J.C. Gilbert and Thomas Jefferson Gilbert. Survivors include her son, James Shackelford and wife, Ernie; 3 step grandchildren; 6 step great grandchildren; 2 step great great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Pallbearers will be Billy Miley, Billy Battaglia, W. E. Martin, Keith Hammonds, Don Meador and Billy Martin. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the Gideon's International. Mrs. Shackelford's family would like to give a special thank you to Connie Culpepper, Betty Kennedy and the staff at Stoneybrook Alzheimer's Care Assisted Living and the staff of Louisiana Hospice Care for the exceptional care they have given during her illness. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 6, 2013

Patricia Ann Shaughnessy Stricklin Patricia Ann Shaughnessy Stricklin passed from this life on January 31, 2013. "Pat" was born on February 7, 1932, in Monroe where she grew up. She graduated from High School at Saint Matthews Parochial School. In 1950 she married Robert (Bob) S. Stricklin of West Monroe. Bob graduated from L.S.U. in 1952 with a degree in petroleum engineering and went to work for Sun Oil. As a result, Bob and Pat spent nearly three decades living in a variety of Texas "oil towns," where they raised their five children. Bob and Pat were able to return to north Louisiana when Bob was transferred to Shreveport in 1978. Bob died in 1982 and Pat had lived in Shreveport since. She was a loving wife and mother. She leaves behind many loving descendants including all of her five children and their spouses, ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband of thirty-two years, Robert (Bob) S. Stricklin, her parents, Francis Xavier and Mary Lou Shaughnessy, six brothers and one sister, Mary Elizabeth "Dee" Shaughnessy with whom she lived for several years in later life prior to Dee's death in 1999. A memorial mass celebrating Pat's life will be held on March 9, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church at 522 East Flournoy Lucas Road in Shreveport. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 3500 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71104-4108, a group devoted to helping the poor and where Pat routinely volunteered. A more extensive obituary for Pat can be found at www.osbornfuneralhome.net Osborn Funeral Home Shreveport, LA Published in The News Star on February 6, 2013

Jewell White Jewell Conrad Eppinette White was born in Mangham, LA, on May 31, 1919, and went to live a life of eternity with Jesus on February 4, 2013, at age 93. Visitation will be held at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA, Wednesday, February 6, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Funeral services for Jewell will be held in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA, Thursday, February 7, 2103, at 2:00 PM with Reverend Jeff Smart officiating. Interment will be held at Lynn Cemetery, Archibald, LA. Mrs. White was a member of Central Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Swartz. She loved being a seamstress and working in her flowers. She was a loving grandmother, who was very involved in caring for her grandchildren and other family members. Mrs. White also spent a number of years working at Safeway in the meat market. Mrs. White was preceded in death by her husband, John R. White; son, Michael Lee Eppinette; son-in-law, C.O. Windham; grandson, Jay Goleman; and sister, Willie Mae White. She is survived by her sons, H.C. (Connie) Eppinette and wife Peggy of Archibald, LA, Perry Eppinette and wife Kay of Fairbanks, LA, and Jerry Eppinette and wife Glenda of Sterlington, LA; daughters, Judy Eppinette Windham of Swartz, LA, Barbara White Goleman and husband Tommy of West Monroe, LA, and Willie Kathryn White Valentine and husband Drew of Alexandria, LA; sisters, Emma Lillian Roberts of Archibald, LA, and Rachel Hart of Swartz, LA; 19 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Kenny Eppinette, Joe Moore, Greg Eppinette, Bryan Eppinette, Chuck Windham, and Jonathan Windham. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from February 6 to February 7, 2013

Henry R. Allen Jr., 78 TALLULAH — Henry Robert Allen Jr., a carpenter, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Sherwin Branch, 60 HOLLY RIDGE — Sherwin Branch, an automobile mechanic, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greer Cemetery, Rayville.

Mary B. Brown, 89 Mary Barlow Brown of Monroe died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Sharon Bryan, 56 WINNSBORO — Sharon Bryan, a pecan orchard manager, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Bethany Worship Center, Crowville. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Baskin Cemetery, Baskin, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Jon P. Cooper, 24 JONESBORO — Jon Prestley Cooper died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Highway Chapel Church of God, Quitman. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery, Quitman.

Charles Greenlee, 59 SPEARSVILLE — Charles "Chuck" Greenlee, a retired chemical operator, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Calhoun.

Bufford C. Hand, 78 Bufford C. Hand of Monroe, a retired plumber, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 9 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Start Cemetery.

James S. Harris Jr., 57 DECATUR, Ga. — James S. Harris Jr., a teacher, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia 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.

Billy Hearne Jr., 47 Billy Hearne Jr. of West Monroe, an energy rater, died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Jessie N. Johnson, 86 Jessie Nolan Johnson of West Monroe, retired nurse, died Saturday. Memorial services are noon Saturday at Christ the King Chapel at University of Louisiana at Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Charles L. Jones, 70 PIONEER — Charles Leonard Jones, a farmer, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Fred D. Jones, 74 MONTEREY — Fred Dalton Jones, a retired river boat captain, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Monterey First Baptist Church. Burial will be in White's Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Cornelius Lee, 95 Cornelius Lee of West Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Downsville. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Teresa Lemoine, 52 WINNFIELD — Teresa "Prine" Lemoine died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery.

Geneva Little, 86 Geneva Little of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.

Irene Mason, 93 Irene Mason of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

Anthony Messina Sr., 92 Anthony "Tony" Patrick Messina Sr. of Monroe, owner of Monroe Frozen Foods, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Bobbie R. Miller, 86 FARMERVILLE — Bobbie Roberts Miller, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Farmerville United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-7:30 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville. Burial will be in Farmerville City Cemetery.

Raymond F. Roberts, 89 WISNER — Raymond F. Blue Roberts, a retired heavy equipment operator for High Way Construction, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kings Pentecostal, Wisner. Visitation is 10 a.m. Thursday until service time. Burial will be in South Central Cemetery.

Johnny Robertson Jr., 88 FERRIDAY — Johnny G. "Red" Robertson Jr., a coach for Ferriday High School and an educator in Concordia Parish, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Ferriday. Entombment will be in Woodlawn Mausoleum under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.

August Robinson, 79 August Robinson of Monroe, a laborer, died Tuesday. Services are noon Saturday at Cuba Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Tamson L. Shackelford, 104 Tamson Leoda Shackelford of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Marshall L. Shaw, 47 Marshall L. Shaw of Monroe, a tile installer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Tillie B. Simms, 86 TALLULAH — Tillie B. Simms, a beautician, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

William L. Sims, 91 RAYVILLE — William L. Sims, a supervisor for state Legislative Auditor, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Althea M. Thomas, 49 Althea M. Thomas of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hasley Cemetery, under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Joseph M. Williams, 45 Joseph M. Williams of Monroe, a truck driver, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Allen Jr., Willie Lee: 2 p.m. Thursday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Choudrant. Bollich, Elmo Joseph: 2 p.m. Thursday, St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Mowata. Clay, Jimmie B.: 10 a.m. Thursday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Hammett, Winford Byrum: 2 p.m. Thursday, Pioneer Baptist Church. Hays, John Rutherford: 10 a.m. Friday, Crew Lake United Methodist Church, Start. Hickman Jr., William Joseph: 2 p.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Hubbard, Kathryn Maude "Kitty" Price: 2 p.m. Thursday, Highland Baptist Church, West Monroe. Kennedy Jr., Wade Huel: 3:30 p.m. Friday, Pinecrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Lenard, Oliver M.: 2 p.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Lowrey, Cecile "Virginia" Goedert: 2 p.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Mason, Irene: 10 a.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Wallace, Hazel Rodgers: 3 p.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. White, Jewell: 2 p.m. Thursday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe.

Feb 7, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

John Rutherford Hays Services for John Rutherford Hays, 90 of Start, LA will be 10:00 AM, Friday, February 8, 2013, at the Crew Lake United Methodist Church with Rev. Marshall Sevier officiating. Interment will be in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home -Rayville. Mr. Hays passed from this life on Monday, February 4, 2013. He was born in Russellville, Ark on June 10, 1922. He was a member of Crew Lake United Methodist Church, World War II veteran in the US Marine Corps, afterwards he moved to Start and raised his family, and farmed cotton and soybeans. He is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years-Kathryn Hays; sister-Anita DeCelle; and parents-Dr. Charles Wentworth and Anita Periman Hays. He is survived by a daughter-Joan Hays Brown and husband William; three sons-John Charles Hays and wife Dara, Phillip L. Hays and wife Cathy, and Stephen Hays and wife Donna; 13 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Visitation will be 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday, February 7, 2013, at the Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville, LA. Pallbearers will be grandsons; Benjamin Hays, Jason Hays, Christopher Hays, Matthew Hays, Hunter Hays, Luke Hays and Justin Hays. Honorary pallbearers are Billy Whitten, Andrew Cole, Lenard Sullivan, Fred Sapp, and Pat Patterson. Memorials may be made to Crew Lake Methodist Church or Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Online registry/condolences can be made at www.mulhearn funeralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on February 7, 2013

Cecile "Virginia" Goedert Lowrey Funeral services for Cecile "Virginia" Goedert Lowrey will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, February 8, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Bro. Lindle Stewart officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Virginia was born December 12, 1927 in Indianapolis, IN. She passed away on February 4, 2013 in Monroe, LA where she moved after marrying "Jake" Lowrey in 1952. She retired from South Central Bell Telephone Company after serving 36 years. She was a dedicated member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. She was a member of Swartz First Baptist Church. She loved to cook, sew, do crafts and to work in the yard. She is preceded in death by her parents, Laurence P. Goedert and Cecile Crow Weddle; husband, "Jake" Lowrey; brothers-in-law, "Pete" Lowrey and James Lowrey; sister-in-law, Voncille Lowrey Adams; and nephew, Jimmy Dexter Adams. Survivors include: step-sister, Lavena Hauer; sisters-in-law, Cleta Lowrey, Maurine Lowrey, Patsy McGinty and her husband, David; cousins, Dick and Ellen Crow; step-niece, Michelle Nichter and husband, David; nieces, Debbie Lee and husband, Terry, Denise May, Donna Gale Fuller and husband, Basil, Pam Waldrop, Teena Adams; step-nephew, Jason Day and nephew, Kevin Lowrey and wife, Gayle; and several great nieces and nephews. A special thanks to Connie Culpepper, Betty Kennedy, and staff of StoneyBrook Memory Care, LA Hospice, Kent Stokes and Linda Rightsell for their care and support. Pallbearers will be Jacob Lowrey, Kent Stokes, Basil Fuller, Bubba Panquin, Russell Waldrop, Connie Culpepper, and Betty Kennedy. Honorary pallbearers will be Armand Stokes, Terry Lee, David McGinty, and Donnie Holloway. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the time of service at 2:00 PM, Friday, February 8, 2013 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 February 7, 2013

Lloyd Wayne Moore Funeral services for Lloyd Wayne Moore, 81, of Monroe, LA will be at 4:00 PM, Friday, February 7, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. R. Z. "Butch" Pilcher officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Moore was born on May 17, 1931 in Monroe, LA and passed away on February 5, 2013 in West Monroe, LA. He was the previous owner of a consumer loan finance company and at the time of death, he was part owner of a wholesale used car business. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ernest Moore; sisters, Imogene Harrell and Bonnie Upshaw. He was a loving and caring dad and grandfather. He will be deeply missed. He is survived by his daughters, Janice Varino and husband, Andy, Jill Roberts, Jackie McGaunn and husband, Shaun; brothers, Tom Moore, and Ray Moore; sisters, Claudine McLeod, and Jerri Ramsey; grandchildren, Richie Varino and wife, Tanasha, Alicia Luffey and husband, David and Scarlet McGaunn; great-grandchildren, Vincent, Dhayne, Nolan, Alyse, Sophia; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be: Richie Varino, Charles Moore, Ken Upshaw, Garland Davis, Tod Richie, and Kenneth Ramsey. Memorial donations can be made to First Assembly of God, 715 Cypress Street, West Monroe, LA 71291. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 7, 2013

Hazel Leigh Rodgers Wallace Funeral services for Hazel Leigh Rodgers Wallace will be held at 3:00 pm, February 8, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. with Rev. Johnny Hankins officiating. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA. Hazel Wallace, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Monroe, LA. on February 5, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Hazel Wallace was born in Riderwood, AL. to Vina Cupples and William Whit Rodgers on March 10, 1921. She joined the Navy in 1944, met Aubrey Davis Wallace, and they were married on January 23,1945. Together they spent most of their lives in West Monroe, LA. in dedicated service to Christ, the Church and family. Hazel was a retiree from the State of Louisiana. She spiritually touched the lives of all whom she met. She was lovingly referred to as "Grandmother" to her extended family and friends. Hazel avidly studied the Bible, had an enthusiastic passion for Christ, and was a member of Yeager Methodist Protestant Church, West Monroe, LA. Some of her most leisurely hours were spent tending to her gardens. Hazel is preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Davis Wallace, brothers Bill Rodgers and his wife Carmen, Lawrence Rodgers, Warren Rodgers and his wife Virginia, sisters Kathyleen Rodgers Chavis and her husband Clarence, Mildred Rodgers Keith and her husband Jimmy. She is survived by her son Bobby Wallace and his wife Nemery of West Monroe, LA., daughter Patricia Wallace Gray and her husband Courtland of Plano, TX., daughter Marianne Guillory of West Monroe, LA., son David Wallace and wife Alicia of Monroe, LA., brother Joe Rodgers and his wife Dorothy of West Monroe, LA., sister-in-law Evelyn Rodgers of Shreveport, LA. and brother-in-law A. B. Potter of Monroe, LA. Also honoring her memory are grandchildren Robert Wallace and his wife Michelle, Billy Wallace and his wife Dianne, Ben Wallace and his wife Jennifer, Sarah Colvin and her husband Richie, Tish Head and her husband Marty and Eric Wallace and his wife Mimi and great-grandchildren Mallory Wallace, Heaven and MacKaylin Wallace, Chloe and Stella Wallace, Shelby and Allie Colvin, and Avery and Ashton Head and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Robert Wallace,Jr., Billy Wallace, Ben Wallace, Richie Colvin, Marty Head , J.T. Frazier and Tim Rodgers. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Rodgers and A. B. Potter. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association . Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 7, 2013

Henry R. Allen Jr., 78 TALLULAH — Henry Robert Allen Jr., a carpenter, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

Billy Hearne Jr., 47 Billy Hearne Jr. of West Monroe, an energy rater, died Tuesday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Irene Mason, 93 Irene Mason of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

Tillie B. Simms, 86 TALLULAH — Tillie B. Simms, a beautician, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

William L. Sims, 91 RAYVILLE — William L. Sims, a supervisor for state Legislative Auditor, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Rayville.

Althea M. Thomas, 49 Althea M. Thomas of Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Hasley Cemetery, under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Feb 8, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Thomas Daniel "Tom" Baskin, Jr. Funeral Services for Thomas Daniel "Tom" Baskin, Jr. will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ruston, LA with Rev. Danny D. Baskin, Dr. Michael Hawley and Dr. Edward North officiating. Interment to follow in Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens in West Monroe, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Thomas Daniel "Tom" Baskin, Jr. was born September 25, 1933 and passed away on February 6, 2013. Tom was an avid golfer and loved woodworking. Also, he was a bull rider in his younger days. Mr. Baskin is preceded in death by his wife, Noma Jean Baskin and son-in-law, Eddie Thomas. Mr. Baskin is survived by his daughter, Angel Thomas; son, Danny D. Baskin and wife, Ferrell; grandchildren, Jurdon, McClain, Blake, Isaac, Daniel, Laura, and Melissa and great grandchild, Autumn. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Jurdon, McClain, Blake and Isaac Thomas, Daniel Baskin and Mitchell Person. Honorary Pallbearers will be Carol Joiner, Burl Palmer, I.H. Tidwell and Red Walker. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday, February 8, 2013 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ruston, LA. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Emmanuel Baptist Church. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 8, 2013

Mary Barlow Brown Funeral services for Mary Barlow Brown, 89, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, February 9, 2013, in the chapel at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, with interment immediately following. Reverend Darrell Washam will officiate. Mrs. Brown, beloved wife of the late Herbert L. Brown, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2013, in Mansfield, TX. She is preceded in death by her late husband, by her parents Oscar G. Barlow and Maggie Naul Barlow, and by her brothers Alfred Barlow and Martin Barlow. Survivors include her sons Douglas Brown and wife Theresa of Arlington, TX, and Gordon Brown and wife "MiMi" of Tinton Falls, NJ; five grandchildren, Scott Brown, Carrie Lord, Andrew Brown, Joshua Brown, and Erik Brown; and three great grandchildren, Ryan, Hannah, and Molly Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Brown, Erik Brown, Joshua Brown, Andrew Brown, Khris Lord, and Terry Brown. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 8, 2013

William Luther Sims, Jr., J. D. Services for William Luther Sims, Jr, 91 of Rayville, La will be 2:00 PM, Friday, February 8, 2013, at the First Baptist church Rayville with Dr. Eddie Wren and Rev. Waymond Warren officiating. Interment will follow in the Rayville Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home-Rayville. Mr. Sims passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2012 in Monroe, LA. He was born in Vernon, AL on May 20, 1921. Mr. Sims graduated from the Univ. of Mississippi School of Law, was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, Rayville Kiwanis Club member, deacon and Sunday school teacher at Rayville First Baptist Church, Ordre National De La Legion D' Honner-highest honor France awards to those who served to free their country, Saints Alive seniors group, and Officer Candidate School-Ft. Belvoir, VA. The Sims family moved to Columbus, MS in 1924 where his father was an attorney. He is preceded in death by his parents-William Luther Sims, Sr. and Sarah Lillian Cline Sims; sisters-Ruth Sims Shephard, Reba Sims Dupont; brothers-John F. Shields Sims, Maj. Gen. retired, Richard Hobart Sims; in-laws-Charlotte Glover Eddins and William H. (Bill) Eddins, and William Henry Eddins, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 66 years-Charlotte Ann Eddins Sims; son-William Eddins Sims; daughter-Jean Ann Sims Fields and husband Mark S.; son-Robert Thomas Sims and wife Kathy; granddaughter-Rachel Fields Rivet and husband Joshua McClain Rivet; grandson- Matthew Steven Fields, MD and wife Carol; special friend-Robert K. Bernard; and a host nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Jim Adams, Lonnie Walters, Lewis Hubbard, III, David Fields, Danny H. Sorey, John Thomas Jordan, Lasley Thomason, and John Paul Fields, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be R. Dale Young, George McGuffee, J. F. Allen, Ritchie Garrett, Ralph Abraham, MD., and the Senior Adult Men's Sunday School Class. Visitation will be 12:00 until service time at first Baptist Church-Rayville. Online registry/condolences can be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on February 8, 2013

Billy Hearne, Jr. Funeral Services for Billy Hearne, Jr., will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 9, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Jimmy Williams and Darron Peterson officiating. Interment to follow in Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Billy was born September 5, 1965 in Haynesville, LA to parents Bill and Gloria Hearne, Sr. and passed from this life on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 following a brief illness. Billy had experienced the loss of his mother on January 31, 2013, and his testimony of one day being reunited as his life was spiritually prepared and made ready for Heaven was realized on February 5. Billy has worked in the insurance and sales field, and presently, was an associate energy rater working with his father. He was a charter member of Yeager Methodist Protestant Church where his father is senior pastor, and had served in various capacities as choir director and song leader, served on various boards and committees. His health had prevented him from being as active in the last few years as he desired. Billy had a gift and talent for helping people with problems and difficulties, which, in turn, gave him strength to go on with life. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Hearne, laid to rest on February 3, 2013. Billy is survived by his father, Rev. Bill M. Hearne, Sr.; one sister, Lauren Flemmons and husband, Jimmy of Lovington, NM; niece, Amanda Whatley and husband, Adam; nephew, Dylan Elliott; great niece, Averi Whatley, and his Aunt DeDee, Yvonne Braley. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Friday, February 8, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to the building fund, Yeager Methodist Church, your favorite charity , or with flowers. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 8, 2013

Bobbie Roberts Miller Bobbie was born Roberta Carolyn Roberts on August 7, 1926, in Shreveport. She was the youngest of eight children, the daughter of Methodist minister William Franklin Roberts, Sr. and Blanche Bradford Roberts.She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-six years, Bobby Gayle Miller, her parents, two brothers; Marion Roberts and Edgar Roberts, and four sister; Marge Deacon, Erin Way, Lena Blanche Laing, and Jane Elizabeth Roberts. She is survived by one brother, Rev. William F. Roberts, Jr., a son Jim Miller and wife Pat of Farmerville, a daughter Barbara Bryan and husband, Warren of Ruston; granddaughters, Heather Wilkinson and husband Andy, and Tammy Avant and husband Marc; great-grandchildren Nate Wilkinson, Bryan, and Natalie Avant. Bobbie was a homemaker and a loving mother and grandmother.Her favorite activities were cooking, bird watching, and caring for her cat, Rusty. She was a dedicated and faithful member of Farmerville United Methodist Church, was an active choir member and served in the United Methodist Women. Visitation will be held Friday, February 8 from 5:00-7:30 p.m. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Farmerville United Methodist Church. Serving the family as pallbearers will be Scotty Booth, Stan Bacle, Raymond Bullock, John Preaus, Dr. Tommy Ward, and Joe Harper. Honorary pallbearers will be Miller Booth, Spence Allen, John Drue Taylor, and Stein Baughman, Jr. The family wishes to express their appreciation to Ethel Wilkes and the staff of Arbor Lake Nursing Home, her doctors, Dr. Holly Corley, Dr. James Finley, and Dr. Pamela Guoth and the staff of Union General Hospital. Memorials may be made to Farmerville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 246, Farmerville, Louisiana 71241; or Union Humane Society, 777 Turnage Loop Rd., Farmerville. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com. Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on February 8, 2013

Ronald Lee Smith Funeral services for Ronald Lee Smith, 65, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 9, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Danny Chance and Rev. Billy Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Smith passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at St. Francis Medical Center. He served in the U. S. Army as a medic during the Vietnam War. Mr. Smith worked for Manville for over 25 years. He was a member of Christian Life Church. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Judy Moore Smith; two sons, Ronald Wayne Smith and wife Melody Diane, and Mark Watson Smith; four grandchildren, Neva Kaitlyn Smith, Emily Grace Smith, Brody Lee Smith, and Avery Anne Smith; brother, Duane Gordon Smith and wife Phyllis Mae; sister, Diane Brown and husband Marty; and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Darrel Page, Darrell McKoin, Mark Watson Smith, Jay Wiley, Todd Wiley, and Matt Hallford. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 PM until service time at the funeral home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 8, 2013Marilyn Ford Thompson "Granny" Funeral services for Mrs. Marilyn Ford Thompson "Granny", 70, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, February 9, 2013 at the Liberty Grove Church of God with Rev. Ray Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Thompson was born on July 1, 1942 in Lost Lake, AR and died on February 7, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tommy J and Ester Slaughter Ford, sister, Margie Ford White, brothers, Tommy Z. Ford and Jay M. Ford. She has resided in West Monroe, LA with her husband of 53 years, Benjamin D. Thompson. She is also survived by her two sons, Mark Thompson and Todd Thompson and wife, Tara; grandchildren, Matthew, Mitchell, Tia, Katelyn and Chanler Thompson; sisters, Mary Ruth Ford Hemphill and husband, Buddy, Kathee Ford Simpson, and husband, Scott; brothers, Cecil Ford, Vernon Ford, and wife, Barbara, John Earl Ford and wife, Linda. She also leaves behind many well-loved nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Friday at Liberty Grove Church of God. Pallbearers will be V. J. Ford, Dennis Ford, Cecil Ford, Jr., Randy Ward, Scott Simpson, Barry Monk and Ronald Bridges. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mark Thompson, Todd Thompson, Johnny Ford, and Thomas Ford. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Liberty Church of God 504 Marion Sims Rd. West Monroe, LA 71292. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 8, 2013

Henry R. Allen Jr., 78 TALLULAH — Henry Robert Allen Jr., a carpenter, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Solomon Temple Baptist Church. Wake services are 5-6 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial is 1:30 p.m. Monday in Natchez National Cemetery, Natchez, Miss.

Jewel C. Andrews, 96 JONESBORO — Jewel Carpenter Andrews, a homemaker, died Thursday. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday in Antioch Cemetery, Goldonna. Arrangements are under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.

Katie L Dixon, 89 MANGHAM — Katie L. Dixon, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Melvina Dorsey, 61 BASTROP — Melvina Dorsey, a retired teacher, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Lucille Duggan, 91 RUSTON — Lucille Duggan, formerly of Princeton, W.Va., a restaurant owner, died Thursday. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens Mausoleum, West Monroe. Visitation is noon until 2 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

LaWanda F. Guice, 35 LaWanda F. Guice of Monroe, a counselor, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Frank Harris, 83 RUSTON — Frank Harris, formerly of Carthage, Texas, a retired logger, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery.

James S. Harris Jr., 57 DECATUR, Ga. — James S. Harris Jr., a teacher, died Sunday. Services are 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Macedonia 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.

Marcus Jones, 96 Marcus Jones of Monroe died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Varner Jones, 56 Varner Jones of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in St. Peter Rock Cemetery, Bee Bayou.

Rommie J. Lewis, 65 RUSTON — Rommie Joseph Lewis, a retired candy factory worker, died Jan. 31. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home. Burial is 10 a.m. Monday at Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Keithville. John L.

McInnis III, 71 John L. McInnis III of Monroe, retired English professor at ULM, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Jeremy K. McNeal, 32 RUSTON — Jeremy Keith McNeal, general store cashier, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Friendship Baptist Church, Bernice. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery,

Lisbon. Lloyd W. Moore, 81 Lloyd Wayne Moore of West Monroe, a financial service manager, died Tuesday. Services are 4 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

Eleanor R. Polk, 96 Eleanor Ruth Jones Polk of Monroe, a librarian at Ouachita Parish Public Library, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. Sunday until service time at the church.

Bessie J. Ramsey, 82 Bessie J. Ramsey of West Monroe, retired bus driver, died Friday. Services are noon Friday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday until service time. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Leon Revels, 60 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Leon Revels, a farmer, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Lake Providence High School. Visitation is Friday at Brannum Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Tillie B. Simms, 86 TALLULAH — Tillie B. Simms, retired beautician, died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at New Bethel Baptist Church. Wake services are 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Hazel R. Wallace, 91 Hazel Rodgers Wallace of Monroe, retired secretary for Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, died Tuesday. Services are 3 p.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe

Joseph M. Williams, 45 Joseph M. Williams of Monroe, a truck driver, died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at New St. James Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Dugay H. Wonders, 51 GRAMBLING — Dugay Herbert Wonders, an electronic technician supervisor, died Saturday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at China Grove Baptist Church, Ruston. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Saturday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Branch, Sherwin: 2 p.m. Friday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Brown, Mary Barlow: 10 a.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Bryan, Sharon: 2 p.m. Friday, Bethany Worship Center, Crowville. Cooper, Jon Prestley: 2 p.m. Friday, Highway Chapel Church of God, Quitman. Greenlee, Charles "Chuck": 2 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Hays, John Rutherford: 10 a.m. Friday, Crew Lake United Methodist Church, Start. Hickman Jr., William Joseph: 2 p.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Johnson, Jessie Nolan: noon Saturday, Christ the King Chapel at ULM, Monroe. Jones, Charles Leonard: 10 a.m. Friday, Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Jones, Fred Dalton: 2 p.m. Friday, Monterey First Baptist Church. Kennedy Jr., Wade Huel: 3:30 p.m. Friday, Pinecrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Lee, Cornelius: 2 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Downsville. Lemoine, Teresa "Prine": 2 p.m. Friday, Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Little, Geneva: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe. Lowrey, Cecile "Virginia" Goedert: 2 p.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. Messina Sr., Anthony "Tony": 10 a.m. Friday, Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Monroe. Miller, Bobbie Roberts: 2 p.m. Saturday, Farmerville United Methodist Church, Farmerville. Robertson Jr., Johnny G. "Red": 2 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Ferriday. Robinson, August: noon Saturday, Cuba Baptist Church. Shaw, Marshall L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Thomas, Althea M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Feb 9, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Onis Brazzel Davis Simmons Funeral services for Onis Brazzel Davis Simmons, 95, of West Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, February 10, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Dr. Michael Walker, Rev. Clifford Walker, and Mayor Dave Norris officiating. Private family interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday from 1:30 PM until service time. Mrs. Simmons was born on July 30, 1917 at Corinth, LA and passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2013. She grew up in Ruston and Delhi, graduated from Louisiana Tech and began her teaching career at Bush, LA in 1934. She later taught at Claiborne and Lexington Elementary schools, retiring after thirty-two years as a teacher. Mrs. Simmons was a member of First United Methodist Church of West Monroe. Mrs. Simmons was preceded in death by her first husband, Ben Davis and by her second husband, Ray Simmons; and her sister, Mozelle Walker. Survivors include her sister, Maurice Keys; her brother, Ralph Brazzel; niece, Judy Colvin; nephews, Ron Walker, Michael Walker, Cliff Walker, and Ken Brazzel; numerous great and great-great nephews and nieces. Honorary pallbearers are the many students that Onis had the opportunity to teach, encourage and influence throughout her calling as a teacher. Memorials may be made to PTO of Lexington Elementary School of Monroe, LA. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 9, 2013

Betty Jo Williams Funeral services for Betty Jo Robinson Williams were held Saturday, February 2, 2013 at the church of Christ (University) 3605 DeSiard Street, Monroe, Louisiana by Smith Funeral Home. Betty was employed at the State Farm Mid-South Office Monroe, LA in the Administrative Services Department for most of her career. She advanced to an Auto Claims Representative and retired early due to illness. Betty fought a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis, now may she rest in peace. The Robinson-Williams family sends warm regards to all well wishers. Condolences may be sent to her loving husband of 28 years, Tom Williams, Jr. at 21 Fairoaks Drive, Monroe, LA 71203 Published in The News Star on February 9, 2013

Thomas Baskin Jr., 79 DOWNSVILLE — Thomas Daniel "Tom" Baskin Jr., a salesman, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ruston. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Letha L. Duchesne, 86 HEBERT — Letha Lee Duchesne, retired nursing assistant, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Sunday at Bethany Baptist Church, Hebert. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Bethany Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia.

Billy Hearne Jr., 47 Billy Hearne Jr. of West Monroe, an energy rater, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

John L. McInnis III, 71 John L. McInnis III of Monroe, retired English Professor at ULM, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Visitation is 12:30 p.m. Monday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Carmen L. Plunkett, 56 EPPS — Carmen LaFran Rosalis Plunkett, a homemaker, died

Daryl K. Rowley Sr., 83 HARRISONBURG — Daryl Keith Rowley Sr., former mayor of Harrisonburg, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Sunday at Rosin Creek Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Jonesville.

Douglas Scott, 59 ST. JOSEPH — Douglas Scott, an electrician in the offshore industry, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is noon Monday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Legion Memorial Cemetery, near Newellton.

Ronald Lee Smith, 65 Ronald Lee Smith of Monroe, a retired medical technician, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Marilyn Thompson, 70 Marilyn Ford "Granny" Thompson of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Liberty Grove Church of God, West Monroe. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Daniel West Sr., 78 ADONA, Ark. — Daniel West Sr., a farmer, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Harmony Baptist Church, Collinston. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Wanda Wilson, 67 MANGHAM — Wanda Wilson, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Allen Jr., Henry Robert: 1 p.m. Saturday, Solomon Temple Baptist Church, Tallulah. Andrews, Jewel Carpenter: 10 a.m. Saturday, Antioch Cemetery, Goldonna. Brown, Mary Barlow: 10 a.m. Saturday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Monroe. Greenlee, Charles "Chuck": 2 p.m. Saturday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Harris, Frank: 11 a.m. Saturday, King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Harris Jr., James S.: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Monroe. Johnson, Jessie Nolan: noon Saturday, Christ the King Chapel at ULM, Monroe. Jones, Marcus: 11 a.m. Saturday, Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Jones, Varner: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Matthew Baptist Church, Monroe. Lee, Cornelius: 2 p.m. Saturday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Downsville. Lewis, Rommie Joseph: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Ruston. Little, Geneva: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Spring Baptist Church, Monroe. Miller, Bobbie Roberts: 2 p.m. Saturday, Farmerville United Methodist Church, Farmerville. McNeal, Jeremy Keith: 2 p.m. Saturday, Friendship Baptist Church, Bernice. Revels, Leon: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lake Providence Senior High School, Lake Providence. Robinson, August: noon Saturday, Cuba Baptist Church. Shaw, Marshall L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Simms, Tillie B.: noon Saturday, New Bethel Baptist Church, Tallulah. Thomas, Althea M.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe. Wonders, Dugay Herbert: 3 p.m. Sunday, China Grove Baptist Church, Ruston.

Feb 10, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

John D. Bernhardt Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 11, 2013, at 1:00 PM in La Chapelle de Martin & Castille in Lafayette, for John D. Bernhardt, age 60, who died on Friday, February 8, 2013 at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, after a lengthy and recurring battle with cancer. Reverend Michael Delcambre, Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cecilia, will conduct the funeral services. A Graveside Service will be held later in the week at Old City Cemetery in Monroe, Louisiana. John is survived by his daughter, Katie Bernhardt and was preceded in death by his parents, Diehlmann Courtney and Anne Rieves Bernhardt. John graduated from Louisiana State University and later obtained a law degree from Loyola University. He worked in Lafayette as an attorney and was the owner and President of Empire Energy. He served on many boards and commissions over the years including LSU College of Humanities & Social Sciences Advisory Council; Former Chairman of the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority; Acadiana Center for the Arts; State Mineral Board; and Lafayette Parish Democratic Executive Committee. John Bernhardt had four interests in life-LSU athletics, the game of golf, Louisiana politics, and the oil business, but only one love, his daughter Katie, to whom he was a wonderful dad. His quick wit, jovial laugh and compassionate heart will be missed and leave a void in the life of all who knew him. He fought his battle with cancer just as he lived his life - with courage, dignity, and a sense of humor. He truly lived each moment of life to the fullest. John will be missed by friends from all over the world. His love of golf ran deeper than the mere sport of it. Throughout his life, he traveled the globe, studying golf course design and architecture, building lasting friendships along the way. He was a member of Oakbourne Country Club in Lafayette, Louisiana, Champions Golf Club in Houston, The Olympic Club in San Francisco, the Monterey Peninsula Country Club in Pebble Beach, California and Mountain Lake in Lake Wales, Florida. John would have loved a Mardi Gras week like this one. In healthier times, he would have rolled effortlessly from his duties as a Lieutenant in The Krewe of Mystic Louisianians in Washington, D.C. to his roll down St. Charles as a veteran member of Bacchus. The flambeau will be shining brightly this Sunday night in his memory for all who knew him. The family requests that visitation be observed in Martin & Castille's DOWNTOWN Lafayette location on Monday, February 11, 2013 from 11:00 AM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to LSU TAF, P. O. Box 711, Baton Rouge, LA 70821, Attn: John Bernhardt Memorial Golf Fund. View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com Martin & Castille-DOWNTOWN-330 St. Landry St., Lafayette, LA 70506, 337-234-2311 Published in The News Star on February 10, 2013

Martha Ann Loughridge Gilchrist Graveside services for Martha Ann Loughridge Gilchrist, 76, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, February 11, 2013 at Church of The Redeemer in Oak Ridge, LA with The Very Reverend Whit Stodghill officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Martha Ann was born on March 10, 1936. She passed away on February 8, 2013, at the age of 76 after a long battle with lung cancer. Martha Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Leland and Mildred Loughridge; and her grandparents, with whom she shared a special relationship, Marvin and Minnie Irma Limerick. Martha Ann was a highly gifted craftswoman of her time. She won numerous awards for her innovative jewelry designs, including the 1970 Linz Brothers award and the 1975 Diamonds International Award for her signature piece, "The Pomegranate", now part of the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institute. Other jewelry creations by Mrs. Gilchrist are parts of collections at the Carnegie Museum and Los Angeles County Museum, respectively. Her work was highly respected by other jewelers of her time; at one of her regular gemology seminars at Paris Texas College, all three honored guest speakers were wearing her pieces. The 1980 Lapidary Journal praised her contribution to those who are interested in gems and minerals, stating "she has demonstrated that there is no limit as to where devotion to these masterpieces of nature will lead." In addition to a brilliant jeweler, she was a devoted mother, grandmother, and wife. She was immensely supportive of her family, frequently keeping up with their lives and their accomplishments, and was always the first to check up on her friends and loved ones. She was very involved with St. Mark's School of Texas and Episcopal School of Dallas, where her children attended, and was an active member of Oak Ridge's Church of the Redeemer. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, John; sister, Mildred Lynn Loughridge Kovac and husband Ken Kovac; brother, Rush Loughridge; her children, John Gilchrist, Jr. and his wife, Amy, and Tina Gilchrist Miller and her husband, Rick Miller; her niece, Anna Claire Kovac Herndon; and her grandchildren, Caitlin, Chase, and Victoria. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the American Cancer Society , or a charity of your choice . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 10, 2013

Dr. John L. McInnis, III Funeral services for Dr. John L. McInnis, III, 71, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, February 11, 2013, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church with the Rev. Dawnell Stodghill officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Dr. McInni s passed away February 7, 2013 at St. Francis Medical Center. He was a long-time member of the Department of English at ULM. Survivors include his wife, Helen Perry McInnis; his son, John Dennard McInnis; and his brother, George McInnis and his wife Boopie. Visitation will be Monday from 12:30PM until service time at the church. Memorials may be made to St. Thomas Episcopal Church or the Ouachita Parish Public Library. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 10, 2013

Frances Drake Redditt Frances Drake Redditt died on February 7, 2013, at her home in St. Joseph, LA at the age of 90. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 19, 1922 and was reared in Mitchell, LA in Sabine Parish. She had 63 years of public service with three different careers. She graduated from Northwestern State University with a B.S. in 1943, her Master's of Science degree from Texas Women's University in 1959 and Certification Certificate #34 from the University of Southwestern Louisiana (ULL) in 1967. She was a Vocational/Home Economics teacher for 22 years at Joseph Moore Davidson in St. Joseph, LA.. She continued to serve Tensas Parish as the School Food Service and Vocational Supervisor for 15 years. She retired after 26 years as the Northeast Area Field Supervisor, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Her professional organizations include: The American and Louisiana Home Economics Association (now called the Family and Consumer Sciences Association.); The Louisiana School Food Assocation (now called the Food and Nutrition Association) and was president of both; The American and Louisiana Vocational Education Association. She was listed as Outstanding Educator in America 1973-74. She received from Northwestern State University Home Economics Department Alumni Award for Outstanding Achievement in 1972. She also was selected one of Top Ten Home Economics Teachers of the Year in the United States sponsored by "Seventeen Magazine" in 1959. Honorary Societies: Kappa Delta Phi, Delta Kappa Gamma and Kappa Omicron Phi. Frances was actively involved in St. Joseph Cosmopolitan Club, Bruin-Vidal Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, several Bridge Clubs and her church. She is survived by three sons and two daughters: Charles C.Redditt and wife Carol of Somerville, TN; Dr. John B. Redditt, JR. and wife Margie of Hendersonville, TN; Elizabeth R. McDonell and husband Alex of San Marcos, TX; Susan R. Carpenter and husband Jimmy of Baton Rouge, LA; and Robert W. Redditt and wife Jacquie of Brush, CO. She is also survived by sister-in-law, Lyndel Drake of Houston, TX and cousin, Joyce H. King of Shreveport, LA. and twelve grandchildren, Clay Redditt and wife Kimberly of Kennedale, TX, Claire Redditt of Somerville, TN, Kathy Lowery Pippin and husband David of Bethpage, TN, Rickey Lowery and wife Kim of Monroe, LA, John B. "Trey" Redditt, III of Hendersonville, TN, David C. Redditt and wife Anna of Hendersonville, TN, John Ratcliff and wife Mary of Shreveport, LA, Beth R. Batey and husband, Derek of San Antonio, TX, Katie Carpenter of Baton Rouge, LA, James R. Carpenter and wife Kristin of Arlington, VA, D`arci Redditt of Woodland, Park, CO, Alissa Redditt of Winsor, CO, Altara Higinbotham and Rigel Higinbotham of Brush, CO. She has 25 Great Grandchildren and 4 Great, Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford W. and Elizabeth S. Drake; husband, John B. Redditt, Sr., brother, Clifford Drake and wife Lavern, and sister, Margaret "Honey" Napier and her husband, Jack. Visitation at First United Methodist Church in St. Joseph, LA on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 from 11:00 until the service at 2:00 PM at the church. Burial will be at Legion Memorial Cementery. Memorial donations may be made to: First United Methodist Church in care of: Ms. Lynn Stiles 924 Hwy 604 St. Joseph, LA 71366 or the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home, P.O. Box 929 Ruston, LA 71273-9976 Serving as pallbearers:Clay Redditt, Trey Redditt, David Redditt, John Ratcliff, Derek Batey, James R. Carpenter, Philip Ackel and Mike St.Romain Honorary pallbearers: Jordan Batey and Kazdan Batey. Young's Funeral Home Ferriday, LA Published in The News Star from February 10 to February 12, 2013

Harold Lilly, 78 Harold Lilly of West Monroe, an upholsterer, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Eleanor R. Polk, 96 Eleanor Ruth Jones Polk of Monroe, a retired librarian, died Wednesday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Feb. 17 at First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation will precede the service at 1 p.m.

Clinton B Pratt, 29 Clinton B. Pratt of Monroe, a cook died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home.

Onis Simmons, 95 Onis Brazzel Davis Simmons of West Monroe, a retired teacher, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1:30 p.m. Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Private family burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Glena F. Skiff, 82 BASTROP — Glena Faye Skiff, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Sunday at the Gethsemane Baptist Church. Visitation is 8 a.m. Sunday until service time at the church. Burial will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Calaway Cemetery, Fordyce, Ark., under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Frieda M. Turner, 82 Frieda M. Turner of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplet under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Wanda F. Wilson, 67 MANGHAM — Wanda Faye Wilson, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Mangham Methodist Church. Visitation is 2 p.m. Sunday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Gwin Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Clarice Wiltshire, 97 WINNSBORO — Clarice Wiltshire, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. Sunday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Winnsboro Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Duchesne, Letha Lee: 10 a.m. Sunday, Bethany Baptist Church, Hebert. McInnis III, John L.: 2 p.m. Monday, St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Plunkett, Carmen LaFran Rosalis: 2 p.m. Sunday, Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Rowley Sr., Daryl Keith: 11 a.m. Sunday, Rosin Creek Pentecostal Church. Scott, Douglas: 2 p.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. West Sr., Daniel: 10 a.m. Monday, Harmony Baptist Church, Collinston. Wonders, Dugay Herbert: 3 p.m. Sunday, China Grove Baptist Church, Ruston.

Feb 11 , 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

John D. Bernhardt John D. Bernhardt, age 60, died on Friday, February 8, 2013 at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, after a lengthy and recurring battle with cancer. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 1:00 PM in Old City Cemetery in Monroe, Louisiana. John is survived by his daughter, Katie Bernhardt and was preceded in death by his parents, Diehlmann Courtney and Anne Rieves Bernhardt. John graduated from Louisiana State University and later obtained a law degree from Loyola University. He worked in Lafayette as an attorney and was the owner and President of Empire Energy. He served on many boards and commissions over the years including LSU College of Humanities & Social Sciences Advisory Council; Former Chairman of the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority; Acadiana Center for the Arts; State Mineral Board; and Lafayette Parish Democratic Executive Committee. John Bernhardt had four interests in life-LSU athletics, the game of golf, Louisiana politics, and the oil business, but only one love, his daughter Katie, to whom he was a wonderful dad. His quick wit, jovial laugh and compassionate heart will be missed and leave a void in the life of all who knew him. He fought his battle with cancer just as he lived his life - with courage, dignity, and a sense of humor. He truly lived each moment of life to the fullest. John will be missed by friends from all over the world. His love of golf ran deeper than the mere sport of it. Throughout his life, he traveled the globe, studying golf course design and architecture, building lasting friendships along the way. He was a member of Oakbourne Country Club in Lafayette, Louisiana, Champions Golf Club in Houston, The Olympic Club in San Francisco, the Monterey Peninsula Country Club in Pebble Beach, California and Mountain Lake in Lake Wales, Florida. John would have loved a Mardi Gras week like this one. In healthier times, he would have rolled effortlessly from his duties as a Lieutenant in The Krewe of Mystic Louisianians in Washington, D.C. to his roll down St. Charles as a veteran member of Bacchus. The flambeau will be shining brightly this Sunday night in his memory for all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to LSU TAF, P. O. Box 711, Baton Rouge, LA 70821, Attn: John Bernhardt Memorial Golf Fund. View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com Martin & Castille-DOWNTOWN-330 St. Landry St., Lafayette, LA 70506, 337-234-2311 Published in The News Star from February 10 to February 12, 2013

Walter A. "Bert" Collier, Jr. Funeral services for Walter A. "Bert" Collier, Jr., 89, of Monroe, LA will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 12, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe with Dr. Alan Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Collier was preceded in death by his wife, Winona Louise Collier; son, Steven Layne Collier; and his parents. Mr. Collier passed away Friday, February 8, 2013. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Monroe, the Eastern Star, Western Star Masonic Lodge in Monroe, and Barak Shrine in Monroe. Survivors include his son, Gary Collier, Sr., of Houston, TX; grandson, Gary Collier, Jr. of Fort Hood, TX; granddaughter, Jackie Collier of Sitka, AK; two great grandchildren, Austin and Brian Collier; sisters, Hycinth Farrar of Dyersburg, TN, Berdie Mae Davis of Minden, LA, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday, February 11, 2013 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 February 11, 2013

Seal Junior Hefner Funeral services for Seal Junior Hefner, age 68 of Columbia, will be held at 2 PM Monday, February 11, 2013 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Pastor Maxwell Bennett officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. Mr. Hefner was born on September 7, 1944 in Blue Mountain, MS to the union of John Ira Seal Hefner and Julia Jumper Hefner and passed from this life on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at his residence. He enjoyed visiting with and talking to people. He was a mechanic that owned his own parts and car yard. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Henry Hefner and Sammy Hefner. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Beth Hefner; son, Royce L. Hefner and wife, Carolyn; grandsons: Dillon Hefner and Derek Hefner; sisters: Jean Branch and husband, Bobby, Joyce Cassels and husband, Harry, Teresa Oliveaux and husband, Junior; brother, Terry Hefner and wife, Teresa; sisters and brothers-in-law: Ginger Roberts and husband, Tommy, Darline Vick and husband, Cliff; brother and sister-in-law, Bert Dison and wife, Vicki; special young friends: Madison Dugger and Reagan Dugger and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be Bubba Hefner, Michael Dugger, Cecil Kelly, James Cook, Ethan Dulaney, Glenn Hefner and Brandon Love. Honorary pallbearers will be Jamie Allen and Tommy Bergeron. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on February 11, 2013

Frieda M. Turner Funeral Services for Frieda M. Turner, 82, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, February 11, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Job Edathinatt officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, LA. Frieda was born February 16, 1930 in Burgberg, Germany and passed away on February 8, 2013 in West Monroe, LA. She and her husband and their two girls traveled the world during his 22 years of service in the US Army. She was very strong in her faith, she never complained, she was always grateful for everything in life, especially her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 of years, Arvie E. Turner; her parents, Friedrich & Katharina Moser of Burgberg, Germany; two brothers and two sisters and by her in-laws whom she was very close to, Gordon and Lucille Turner of Marion, LA. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Nash of Calhoun, LA; grandson, John Nash and wife, Laura of West Monroe, LA; great granddaughter, Lyric Nash; daughter, Martha McDonald and husband, Doug of Conroe, TX; grandchildren, Brawner McDonald and Katlyn McDonald of Houston, TX; sisters, Maria Bleicher and husband, Robert of Burgberg, Germany, and Antonie Dummann and husband, Heinz of Burgberg, Germany; brother-in-law, Kenneth Turner of Marion, LA , sister-in-law, Annie Maurice Jeffers of Texas, and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her two grandsons John Nash & Brawner McDonald, Darrell Williams, Ricky Taylor, Jimmy Turner, Robert Pickard and John Bourge. Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. on Monday. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 11, 2013

Clarence H. Davis, 83 BASTROP — Clarence Hilburn Davis, retired from International Paper Company, died Saturday. Graveside services are at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Visitation is from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Jessie L. Gardner, 76 WINNFIELD — Jessie Lee Gardner, a retired schoolteacher, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Winnfield. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Monday until services at the funeral home. Burial is in Garden of Memories, Winnfield.

Martha A. Gilchrist, 76 Martha Ann Loughridge Gilchrist of Monroe, a retired custom jeweler, died Friday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday at the Church of The Redeemer Cemetery in Oak Ridge. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Thelma L. Hill, 94 KILBOURNE — Thelma Lee Hill died Saturday. Services will at be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Kilbourne Baptist Church. Visitation is from 1-9 p.m. Monday at Cox Funeral Home of Oak Grove. Burial will be in the Kilbourne Cemetery.

Harold Lilly, 78 Harold Lilly of West Monroe, an upholster, died Friday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Durwood Matlock, 63 RUSTON — Durwood Matlock a retired purchasing agent for Weyerhaeuser, died Sunday. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Choudrant. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston.

Annie M. Mayfield, 88 RUSTON — Annie Mae Mayfield, a retired Louisiana Tech University food service worker, died Monday. Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Zion Traveler Baptist Church in Ruston. Family hour 6-7 p.m. Monday at King's Funeral Home in Ruston. Burial will be in the George Washington Memorial Park, Ruston.

Faye M. Odom, 80 Faye Marie "Snook" Odom of West Monroe, a retired sales clerk and customer service manager, died Friday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Elizabeth W. Watson, 51 FARMERVILLE — Elizabeth White Watson, a James Machine Works employee, died Sunday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cross Roads Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Burial will be in Cross Roads Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Lilly, Harold: 10 a.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. McInnis III, John L.: 2 p.m. Monday, St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Polk, Eleanor Ruth Jones: 2 p.m. Sunday, First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Pratt, Clinton B.: 11 a.m. Monday, Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe. Scott, Douglas: 2 p.m. Monday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. West Sr., Daniel: 10 a.m. Monday, Harmony Baptist Church, Collinston.

Feb 12, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Sybil Irene Richardson Brantley Funeral services for Sybil Irene Richardson Brantley, 91 of Rocky Branch will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Bro. Brian McCalister and Bro. Paul Carter will officiate. Interment will follow at Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. She was born September 7, 1921 in Rocky Branch, LA and passed away February 11, 2013 in Rocky Branch, LA. She was a dedicated educator that loved all her children that she taught and retired after 30 years of teaching with the Ouachita Parish School Board. Mrs. Brantley was a graduate of LSU and avid LSU fan. She was preceded in death by her husband, O.G. "Boone" Brantley and a daughter, Sybil Renee Brantley and her parents, Robert and Winnie Richardson. Mrs. Brantley is survived by her son, Richie Brantley; granddaughters, Holli Brantley Hayes, Brandi Brantley; grandson, Boone Brantley Jr.; great-granddaughters, Katy Craighead, Klayr Hayes; great-grandsons, Tyler Godina, Gage Godina, Braxton Godina, and Ayden Greenwell. Pallbearers will be Bobby Godina, Boone Brantley Jr., Jon Richardson, Barry Hayes, Scooter Barkley, Mike Canterberry and Gage Godina. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Richardson III, Kenny Brantley and Bat Brantley. A special thanks to Misti Godina for the love and special care and friendship over the past 2 years. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer's Association . Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 12, 2013

Bernice Corley Funeral services for Bernice Corley, age 84, of Columbia, will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Bro. Eddie Riley officiating. Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the funeral home. Bernice was born June 7, 1928 to Lee and Addie Quaid and she passed from this life on February 11, 2013 at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria. She was a member of Banks Springs Baptist Church and she enjoyed going to pikino. She was preceded in death by her husband: Joe Marvin Corley; her parents; grandson: Bryan Keith Babcock; several brothers and sisters. She is survived by two sons: Billy Corley and his wife Janet of Gonzales, LA; Joe David Corley and his wife Henrietta of Benton, LA; two daughters: Julie Thomason and her husband Mike of Ardmore, AL; Shirley King and her husband Thomas of Grayson; two sisters: Irene Bollin and Lucille Swayze; a host of grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Courtney Cutrera, Scott McKeithen, Joseph Corley, Steven Corley, Timothy Corley, Jason Smith, and Matt Corley. You may send online condolences to the Corley family at www.riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on February 12, 2013

Mr. Charles "Chuck" Everett Denham Mr. Charles "Chuck" Everett Denham died Sunday, February 10, 2013, following a brief illness he was 81. A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday February 13, 2013 at 10:00 AM in the chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA, with Rev. Craig West and Dr. Alan Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. He was born in Ada, Oklahoma on July 19, 1931 and graduated from Ada High School. He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Southern Arkansas, Magnolia, his Master's Degree and post-graduate work at Northeast Louisiana University, now ULM, Monroe, LA. Mr. Denham served 2 years in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Following his navy service he devoted his career to secondary education, serving as teacher, coach, and principal at Louisiana Training Institute in Monroe, with the tenure of 35 years. After retiring from LTI he served in numerous capacities at First Baptist Church, Monroe, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Department Director, Singles Group Leader, and was the Maintenance Supervisor for over 19 ½ years retiring in December 2012. At the time of his death he was secretary of the Truth Seekers Class. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Clarence Denham and Mrs. Thelma Alice Denham Farley, and by a brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Denham. Mr. Denham is survived by his wife of 55 years, Virgie Waters Denham of Monroe, LA; and a son, Mark Erin Denham of Baton Rouge, LA; and by nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Jimmy James, Brad Johnson, Pete Smith, Terry Slawson, Ben Bradford, and John McCoy. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Deacons of First Baptist Church in Monroe. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 201 St. John Street, Monroe, LA 71201. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 12, 2013

Faye Marie "Snook" Odom, A celebration of life for Mrs. Faye Marie "Snook" Odom, 80, of West Monroe, is Wednesday, February 13th, 2013, at 1:00PM in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. Charles Wesley officiating. Interment follows at the Beulah UMC Cemetery in Calhoun under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Odom was born on April 29th, 1932, in Calhoun, LA and passed away on Friday, February 8th, 2013, in Alexandria, LA. She retired as a sales clerk and customer service manager for Kmart and WalMart stores. Her parents, her son, Jimmy C. Odom, II, and a number of brothers and sisters preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Jim Odom, I; 4 daughters, Debbie Kimrey (Paul), Janice Liner Foster (Don), Liz Odom, and Eva Cowart; a son, Brooks Odom; 14 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; special niece, Jane Young (Joe); a number of other nieces and nephews. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Visitation is Tuesday evening, February 12th, 2013, from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Send on-line condolences to www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 12, 2013

Derek Bangham, 47 WATERPROOF — Derek "Terry" Bangham died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah.

John O. Brantley, 75 FARMERVILLE — John O. Brantley, an oil field consultant, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Steven R. Burney, 24 CONWAY, Ark. — Steven Ray Burney, a student, died Saturday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Walter Collier, 89 Walter Collier of Monroe, a retired lineman, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Glennie M. Harper, 89 SHREVEPORT — Glennie Mae Harper, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Visitation is 11 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Goldonna.

James W. Hatcher, 74 RUSTON — James Wayne Hatcher died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Paula Watts-Hicks, 48 CHATHAM — Paula Jaunice Watts-Hicks, an administrative assistant at Grambling State University, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Chatham. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at King's Funeral Home, Ruston. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Sheri F. Miller, 40 WINNSBORO — Sheri Ferrington Miller, a pharmacy clerk, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Life Church, Winnsboro. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery, Jigger, under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Mary Newsom, 84 RUSTON — Mary Newsom, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston.

Mary E. Playford, 67 START — Mary E. Playford, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Elizabeth W. Watson, 51 FARMERVILLE — Elizabeth White Watson, a James Machine Works employee, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Crossroads Baptist Church. Burial will be in Crossroads Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Davis, Clarence Hilburn: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Hill, Thelma Lee: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kilbourne Baptist Church, Kilbourne. Matlock, Durwood: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Choudrant. Mayfield, Annie Mae: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Zion Traveler Baptist Church, Ruston. Polk, Eleanor Ruth Jones: 2 p.m. Sunday, First United Methodist Church, Monroe.

Feb 13, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

John O. Brantley Funeral services for John O. Brantley, 75 of Haile, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2013, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Officiating the service will be Terry Cole. Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Interment will follow in Dean Baptist Church cemetery in Dean Community. Mr. Brantley passed away February 11, 2013. He was born in Marion on August 21, 1937. He was a member of the Church of Christ at Haile. He was a retired consultant for Anadarko in Texas. He worked in the oil field all his adult life. He loved to sing and play country music. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. We loved his laughter and we miss him already. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence andEmma Brantley, brother James "Pate" Brantley and wife Norma, sister Mittie Mae Fletcher, nephew Ted Sims and niece Tammy Snell. He is survived by the love of his life Shirley Brantley, his twin daughters Janet (Don) Smith; Janice (Gary) Haacks, Danny Brantley (Angie); daughter Jennifer (Robert) Thatcher of Zapata Texas. Grandchildren Heather (Guy) Ganey; Mason Smith; Hillary (Dale) Dupree; Deacon (Kallie) Haacks; Natalie (Ryan) Johnson; Kelli Martin; LandonHaacks; Jessie Brantley; Wesley Brantley (Ariel); Halee Brantley (BJ); Samatha Thatcher; Michael Thatcher and fourteen great- grandchildren; brothers Joe "Cain" (Betty) Brantley;Jerry (Ann) Brantley; sisters Judy (Jerry) Smith; Doris (Larry) Gilbert; Jean (Mickey) Caldarera; friends Brenda and Joe Baldwin. Pallbearers will be grandsons: Mason Smith, Deacon Haacks,Landon Haacks, Wesley Brantley, Dale Dupree, Ryan Johnson, and Guy Ganey. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons:Jessie Brantley,and Michael Thatcher. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation and Spanish Mission in care of Larry White 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 February 13, 2013

Virginia (Ginni) Orr Burford Funeral services celebrating the life of Mrs. Virginia (Ginni) Orr Burford, 60, of Bastrop, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday February 14, 2013 at the North Monroe Baptist Church in Monroe, LA with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe, LA Mrs. Ginni Burford went to be with her Savior on Monday, February 11, 2013. Mrs. Burford was a graduate of Bastrop High School and Northeast Louisiana University. She has dutifully served as a Ouachita Parish Teacher at Sterlington Elementary School for the past 24 years, and also has lovingly served in the children's ministry of NMBC for many years. Mrs. Burford is preceded in death by her father, Mr. James M. Orr and mother, Mrs. Elizabeth K. Orr of Bastrop, LA. Survivors include her loving husband of 38 years, Lee R. Burford; three daughters, and their husbands, Mindy and Bryan Adams, LeAnne and Kendall Haley, and Ashley and Patrick Murray; six grandchildren, Fisher and Andy Adams, Brodie and Claire Haley, and Eileen and Colin Murray all of Monroe, LA; brothers, Jimmy Orr and wife, Michelle of Fairhope, AL, and David Orr and wife, Phyllis of Annapolis, MD; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be David Adams, Ken Burford, Justin Orr, Brad Tynes, Chip Wells, and Douglas Yarbrough. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at North Monroe Baptist Church in Monroe. The family wishes to extend their thanks to their loving church family of North Monroe Baptist Church and amazing friends in the communities of Monroe, Sterlington, and Bastrop. Your support and love has made her passing a true celebration of the life she shared with so many. Memorials may be made to the NMBC Children's Ministry or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Published in The News Star on February 13, 2013

Steven Ray Burney Funeral services for Steven Ray Burney, 24, of Conway, AR will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, February 14, 2013, at the First Baptist Church of Monroe with Rev. Craig West and Rev. Eddie Rhymes officiating. Interment will follow at Harris Cemetery in Bastrop, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe. Mr. Burney was born on November 4, 1988, and passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013, at the Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, AR following a motorcycle accident. Steven was a member of the Monroe's First Baptist Church and a graduate of Ouachita High School. He was working toward a degree in computer science at the University of Central Arkansas where he was considered best in his class. Steven was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was a true believer in his Lord Jesus Christ and demonstrated his faith through his character and the positive impact he made on everyone he knew. Steven will be greatly missed by his loved ones and friends. Mr. Burney was preceded in death by his grandfather, Rev. R. David Terry; great grandparents, J.L. and Velma Terry; Lewis and Bobbie Burney, Eldon and Wilma Fadely; great grandmother, Isibelle Washburn and great grandfather, Luther J. Free. Survivors include his wife, Courtney Burney; son, Cayden Ray Burney; parents, Damon Burney and Karen Terry Burney; sister, Allison Burney; maternal grandmother, Frances F. Terry; paternal grandparents, Bob and Velda Burney; uncle, Michael David Terry and wife Amanda; cousins, David and Abigail Terry; aunt and uncle, Greg and Teresa Burney and their children, Caleb Burney and wife Jennifer and daughter, Keri Yee, Krista Burney, Moreen Morton, and Cori Morton; grandfather-in-law, Woodrow Wilson Adams, Jr.; grandmother-in-law, Wanda Adams; father-in-law, Woodrow "Chip" Wilson Adams, III; favorite canine companion, "Willow; and numerous other loving family and friends. Pallbearers will be Matt Hart, J.J. Oglesby, Kent Arrington, William Arrington, Chris Allums, and Kevin Berry. Honorary pallbearers will be Derek Mayo, Jimmy L. Terry, Jr., John Mazziotti, and UCA classmates and friends. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Chase Bank into an account set up for his medical expenses and family. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 13, 2013

Betty Roan Martin Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Roan Martin, 83 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, February 14, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. David Martin, her brother-in-law will officiate. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens, West Monroe under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mrs. Martin was born March 14, 1929 in Rocky Branch, LA and passed away February 12, 2013 in Farmerville, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband William O. "Bill" Martin and her daughter Pamela Martin. Mrs. Martin is survived by her sons, Anthony Martin and wife Phyliss, David Martin and wife Deborah; daughters; Renee M. Tull and Wendy Martin; grandchildren; Trey Tull and wife Whitney, Joshua Martin, Noah Martin and Levi Martin; great-grandchild, Olivia Tull; 3 step-granddaughters, 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Visitation will be held Thursday from 12:00 noon 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 February 13, 2013

Lester W. Nichols Funeral services for Mr. Lester W. Nichols, 82, will be 1:00 PM Thursday at Feazel Chapel of First West with the Rev. Woods Watson officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Baptist Cemetery Rayville under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home. Mr. Nichols was born on August 11, 1930 in Raymond, MS to the union of John and Mildred Hammett Nichols and passed from this life on Monday February 11, 2013 at Glenwood Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. He was a resident of West Monroe and a native of Rayville, a retired insurance appraiser, a member of First Baptist Church West Monroe and the Soul Seekers Sunday School Class. He had a passion and heart for helping others and served as a lay minister having services at local nursing homes. He is preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Brenda Barnette and a sister Shirley Jean Carroll. Devoted husband of Dorothy S. Nichols; Beloved Father of Rebecca McDaniel, Tina Louise Nichols, Joel W. Nichols and Pamela Kay Head; his sister Christelle Futch; also survived by 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Michael McDaniel, John Barnette, Chuck Head, Michael Baldwin, Ricky Futch and Marvis Coleman. Members of his Sunday School Class will serve as honorary pallbearers. Memorials preferred to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Visitation for friends will be Thursday after 11:00 AM until time of service. Online guest book at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 13, 2013

Cora Bennett, 86 Cora Bennett of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are noon Friday at Mount Calm Missionary Baptist Church, Minden. Visitation is 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Sheppard Street Cemetery.

Sybil I. Brantley, 91 ROCKY BRANCH — Sybil Irene Richardson Brantley, a retired teacher, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Rocky Branch Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Linda Daniels, 66 DELHI — Linda Daniels, formerly of Madison Parish, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Funerals by McFarland. Burial will be in St. John Community Cemetery.

Charles E. Denham, 81 Charles E. "Chuck" Denham of Monroe, a retired educator, principal and coach at Louisiana Training Institute, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Doretha A. Demley, 50 LAS VEGAS — Doretha A. Demley, formerly of Wisner, a housekeeper, died Feb. 4. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Katie L. Dixon, 89 MANGHAM — Katie L. Dixon, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at King David Hopewell Baptist Church, Mangham. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Little Creek Cemetery, Mangham.

Melvina Dorsey, 61 BASTROP — Melvina Dorsey, a retired teacher, died Thursday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Morehouse Association Building. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Greater Magnolia Baptist Church. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

James Dukes Jr., 45 COLLINSTON — James Dukes Jr., a farmer, died Sunday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop. Burial will be in Trousdale Cemetery.

LaWanda Guice, 35 LaWanda Guice of Monroe, a mental health counselor, died Feb. 6. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Fanny S. Halley, 87 Fanny Shelford Chamberlain Halley of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

James W. Hatcher, 74 RUSTON — James Wayne Hatcher, a sales agent for Frito-Lay, died Sunday. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cook Baptist Church. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Robert F. Haworth, 74 RUSTON — Robert Frederick Haworth, a civil engineer, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Visitation is 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Pines Memorial under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Cherry L. Hunter, 76 Cherry L. Hunter of Monroe, a secretary, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at St. James Baptist Church, Richwood. Visitation is 1-5:15 p.m. Friday with family hour from 6-7 p.m. at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

George W. Jones, 89 George W. Jones of Monroe, a tile setter, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Rose of Sharon 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.

Matilda Martin, 77 Matilda Martin of Monroe, a teacher, died Saturday. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Ludden Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Thursday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Mary Mullins, 79 Mary Mullins of Monroe, a homemaker, died Friday. Memorial services are 4 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Mary L. Newsom, 84 RUSTON — Mary Louise Newson, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial is 2:30 p.m. at Roberts Cemetery, near Kelly.

Faye Odom, 80 Faye Marie "Snook" Odom of West Monroe, a retired sales clerk and customer service manager, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Beulah UMC Cemetery, Calhoun.

John Saucer Jr., 75 John Saucer Jr. of Monroe, an entrepreneur, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Malcolm L. Smith, 56 HOUMA — Malcolm Larry Smith, formerly of Bastrop, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Elvin Spears, 78 Elvin Spears of Monroe, an educator, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Verdies L. Stroud, 80 Verdies Lee Stroud of Monroe, a certified nursing assistant, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

David Thomas, 79 MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — David Thomas, a laborer, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Earl Turner, 33 Earl Turner of West Monroe, a laborer, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Charlie Winston, 65 BASTROP — Charlie Winston, a security guard, died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Mount Olive Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Davis, Clarence Hilburn: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop. Hicks, Paula J. Watts: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Chatham. Miller, Sheri Ferrington: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Life Church, Winnsboro. Polk, Eleanor Ruth Jones: 2 p.m. Sunday, First United Methodist Church, Monroe.

Feb 14, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Robert Frederick "Bob" Haworth Funeral services for Robert Frederick "Bob" Haworth will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Ruston. Officiating the service will be Rev. Rolly Walker and Rev. Brian Mercer and. Interment will follow at Pines Memorial Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Robert Frederick Haworth, age 74, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 in Ruston, Louisiana. He was born October 10, 1938, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. He graduated from San Angelo Central High School in San Angelo, Texas, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas in Austin. During his 43 year career, he worked for Austin Bridge Company in Texas; Moro, Inc. in Warren, Arkansas; TL. James & Company in Ruston, Louisiana; and Southern Pavers, Inc. in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Following his retirement in 2004, along with gardening, traveling, and devoting himself to his wife, children, and grandchildren, he found many opportunities to enjoy his favorite hobby: fishing. Regular trips to Toledo Bend in Texas and to the White River in Arkansas, as well as memorable trips with his son to Brazil to fish for peacock bass and to Mexico with his son and other avid fishermen, filled his leisure time. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Frederick Haworth and Vinita Leona Bowers Haworth, and by his brother, Charles Lee Haworth. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marylou Patricia Haworth; a son, Robert Frederick Haworth, Jr and wife Angela of Texarkana, Arkansas; a daughter, Melinda Kay Rowell of Texarkana, Arkansas; and five grandchildren: Robert Randall Haworth, Katherine Leigh Haworth, Hannah Elizabeth Haworth, Christopher Matthew Rowell, and Justin Dwayne Rowell Visitation will be held from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Ruston. Planned memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church or the Methodist Children's Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on February 14, 2013

Betty Colvin Headrick A memorial service for Mrs. Betty Colvin Headrick, 84, of West Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 16, 2013 in Feazel Chapel at First Baptist Church of West Monroe, LA. 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 with her husband Rev. Harvey O. Headrick. 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 February 14, 2013

Burt Moses Burt Moses was born September 12, 1956 in West Monroe Louisiana to parents J. D. and Gerri Moses and this is where he spent his youth. Burt graduated from the University of Louisiana at Monroe with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a minor in Economics. He began his career at Commercial Union Insurance where he earned his CPCU certification. While at Commercial Union he met his wife Lynne Johnston Moses. They were blessed with 32 years of marriage. He continued his career at Fidelity & Deposit and Kemper Insurance where he reached the position of Executive Vice President before starting his own business, Burt Moses Associates. Burt's first priority was his relationship with the Lord and then his family. He was a dedicated husband and father. Burt cherished the time he spent with his son Daniel and was a treasured friend to many. He was a gifted soloist and trumpet player. Burt loved his church, Hunters Glen Baptist in Plano, Texas where he was member of the orchestra. Burt was also an avid member of The McKinney Community Band, McKinney Dance Band and the Lover's Lane Jazz Band. Though he will be missed by many, we are comforted knowing that he is spending eternity with the Lord, his Savior, in heaven. Burt is survived by his loving wife Lynne, son Daniel and his friend Tasha Graham, mother Gerri Allmendinger and her husband Milton, brother John Gerald Moses and his wife Dottie, brother David Moses and his wife Karen, brother Jack Royce Moses, aunt and uncle Melba and Carlos Ladd, Aunt Freda Parker Griffith, cousins John W. Guyon and wife Charla, Donald Guyon and wife Wanda, Julia Rowland and Husband Daniel, Sharon Griffith Turrentine and husband David, Deborah Griffith Smith and husband John Ed, Susan G. Griffith, nieces and nephews Vanessa and Brett Nolan, Justin Moses and Lauren Moses, great nieces Hannah and Haley Nolan. Burt is preceded in death by his father J.D. Moses and sister Carol Jean Gulledge. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made in Burt's name to the Piano fund at Hunter's Glen Baptist Church 4001 Custer Road, Plano, Texas 75023. To leave condolences for the family please visit www.affoplano.com Allen Family Funeral Options Plano, TX Published in The News Star on February 14, 2013

Mary Louise Newsom Funeral services for Mary Louise Newsom, age 84 of Ruston will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, February 15, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Officiating the service will be Rev. Dale Oden. Interment will be held at 2:30 PM Friday at Roberts Cemetery near Kelly, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mrs. Newsom was born January 18, 1929 and passed away February 11, 2013. Mrs. Newsom was an active member of Temple Baptist Church. Her hobbies included crocheting, and knitting. She also enjoyed reading books and fishing. She is survived by her husband of 61 years: Arvel E. Newsom; son: James Michael Newsom of Ruston; daughters: Cathy Dianne French of Poquoson, VA, Patricia Ann Moody of Colbert, GA and Karen Sue Chapin of Ruston, LA; sister: Frances Gleason of West Chester, PA; grandchildren: Rebecca French Skolarus, Michael French, Elizabeth French, Lauren Moody Ligon, Emily Moody Bohannon, James French and Sarah French; and 8 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Michael French, Patrick French, Dwayne Newsom, Ronnie McLendon, Gregory Brown, and Burgess Newsom, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be her nephews and members of the Robert Davis Sunday School Class. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday, February 14, 2013 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 February 14, 2013

James Alton Rouse Funeral services for James Alton Rouse, 72, of Choudrant, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, February 15, 2013 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville with Rev. David Harrell and Rev. Alvin Stowe officiating. Burial will follow in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge. James was born August 28, 1940 in Rayville, LA and passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013 in Ruston, LA. Survivors include his wife, Dianne Rouse of Choudrant; children, Jamie Cooksey and husband, Jeffrey of West Monroe and Dennis Rouse and wife, Deanna of Atlanta, GA; grandsons, James Rouse, Trever Rouse, and Daniel Rouse; sister, Linda Johnson and husband, Ray of Baker, LA; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Roy Stanley, Danny Rouse, Mike Rouse, Terry Gwin, Mitchell Greer and Charles Lee Greer. Visitation 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. To leave condolences for the family go to brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on February 14, 2013

Virginia Burford, 60 BASTROP — Virginia "Ginni" Orr Burford, a teacher for Ouachita Parish School System, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at North Monroe Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Steven R. Burney, 24 CONWAY, Ark. — Steven Ray Burney, a student, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery, Bastrop, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Doretha A. Demley, 50 LAS VEGAS — Doretha A. Demley, a hotel housekeeper, died Feb. 4. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Hope Estate Cemetery, Wisner, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

LaWanda F. Guice, 35 LaWanda Faye Guice of Monroe, a counselor, died Feb. 6. Services are noon Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Martin Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Newellton.

Hortense Hall, 74 WINNSBORO — Hortense Hall, a retired teacher, died Saturday. Services are noon Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Fanny C. Halley, 87 Fanny Chamberlain Halley of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Parkview Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Cherry L. Hunter, 76 Cherry L. Hunter of Monroe, a secretary, died Sunday. Services are noon Saturday at St. James Baptist Church, Richwood. Visitation is 1-5:15 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home and family hour 6-7 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Frank J. Loveday, 83 BASTROP — Frank J. Loveday, retired veteran of the Army, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5—7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

William Luffey, 63 William Michael "Mike" Luffey of Monroe, an electrical engineer, died Thursday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Betty Martin, 83 Betty Roan Martin of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens.

Lester W. Nichols, 82 Lester W. Nichols of West Monroe died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation will be after 11 a.m. until time of service at the church. Burial will be in Bethel Baptist Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Doris J. Petty, 95 Doris J. Petty of Monroe, former owner of Petty Crew Lake Grocery, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Dorothy J. Smiley, 66 DODSON — Dorothy Jonett Smiley, a beautician, died Tuesday. Services are 9 a.m. Thursday at Hurricane Grove Baptist Church, Sikes. Visitation is 8:30 a.m. Thursday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Hurricane Grove Cemetery, Sikes, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Mary Ann Stapp, 88 WINNSBORO — Mary Ann Stapp, a retired teacher, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Verdies Stroud, 80 Verdies Lee Stroud of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mary Goss Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

Percy Thomas Sr., 91 WINNSBORO — Percy Thomas Sr., a retired farmer, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at River of Life Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home. Wake services are 6-7 p.m. at New Vision Baptist Church. Burial will be in Morning Star Cemetery, Fort Necessity.

Donald E. Turnbow, 51 OAK GROVE — Donald E. Turnbow, an insurance sales manager, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Life Church, Goodwill. Visitation is 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Earl Turner, 33 Earl Turner of West Monroe, a retail stocker, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Greater Flowery Mount Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe.

Charles M. Turpin, 82 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Charles Malcolm Turpin, formerly of Eudora, Ark., a retired teacher, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Johnetta Wesley, 70 COLUMBIA — Johnetta Wesley, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.

Chad E. Williams, 29 GOLDONNA — Chad E. Williams, a truck driver, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Antioch Community Church. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Sanders Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bennett, Cora: noon Friday, Mount Calm Missionary Baptist Church, Minden. Dixon, Katie L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, King David Hopewell Baptist Church, Mangham. Dorsey, Melvina: 11 a.m. Saturday, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop. Dukes, James: 3 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop. Hatcher, James Wayne: 2 p.m. Friday, Cook Baptist Church, Ruston. Haworth, Robert Frederick: 2 p.m. Thursday, Trinity United Methodist Church, Ruston. Jones, George W.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe. Martin, Matilda: 1 p.m. Friday, Ludden Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe. Mullins, Mary: 4 p.m. Thursday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Newsom, Mary Louise: 10 a.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Polk, Eleanor Ruth Jones: 2 p.m. Sunday, First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Smith, Malcolm Larry: 2 p.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Spears, Elvin: 11 a.m. Saturday, Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Winston, Charlie: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Mount Olive Baptist Church, Bastrop.

Feb 15 , 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Fanny C. Halley Services for Fanny Chamberlain Halley, 87, will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 16, 2013, at Parkview Baptist Church of Monroe with Rev. Terry Hughes officiating. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, 623 Highway 80 East, Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Halley died at home on February 9, 2013 in Leavenworth, KS. She was born in Vallejo, CA, and lived in numerous places while her father was in the Navy. She graduated high school in San Diego, CA, began college, and worked at an airplane factory to install wiring in the cockpits of bomber aircraft during World War II. She met her husband of over 60 years, E.B. Halley, who preceded her in death, in San Diego where he was stationed with the U.S. Army. After the war they moved to Monroe, which was their home for 56 years. Following his retirement, they lived briefly in Green Valley, AZ. After her husband died, she moved to Leavenworth to be near her two daughters for the last seven years of her life. Mrs. Halley devoted her life to being a godly wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her hunger to know God's Word and to have a personal relationship with her Lord and Savior led her both to attend and lead Bible studies and prayer groups. Her open and well-read Bible could always be found on the family room coffee table. Her unceasing desire to learn was manifested by the maps, National Geographic magazines, and encyclopedias that filled her book shelves. French and German language textbooks appeared as she took classes at what was then Northeast Louisiana University. She and her husband were two of the biggest fans of the Northeast Lady Indians basketball team. Mrs. Halley always welcomed friends of her children into their home with a warm heart, a friendly smile, and a listening ear. Survivors include children: Diane Kiper and husband Richard of Leavenworth, KS; Michael Halley and wife Lynne of Carson, CA; Esther Halley of Leavenworth, KS; Madonna Halley of Sterlington, LA; Brice Halley and wife Patricia of Palmer, AK; Stephen Halley and wife Lisa of Monroe, LA; twin sister, Esther Rains of Green Valley, AZ; brother, David Chamberlain and wife Joelee of San Diego, CA; nine grandchildren: Melissa Rodgers of Malvern, OH; Richard L. Kiper, III, of Leavenworth, KS; Emily Stallings of Greenville, NC: Carey Koenig of Cary, NC; Debra Menke of Algona, IA; Michael Curtis of Leavenworth, KS; Dorothy Halley of San Jose, CA; Daniel Halley of Monroe, LA; Kathryn Halley of Palmer, AK; and sixteen great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Brice Halley, Stephen Halley, Daniel Halley, Richard Kiper, Richard Kiper III, and Kurt Koenig. Visitation is Friday, February 15, 2013, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. Memorials may be made to Teen Challenge. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 15, 2013

Graham Lacy Humble Graham Lacy Humble, age 82, died February 13, 2013. He was born in Monroe, Louisiana to Louise Littlepage and John Randolph Humble on September 22, 1930. His grandmother was Sallie Lacy Humble for whom Sallie Humble School is named. Graham Humble graduated from Ouachita High School at age 17, attended Louisiana Tech for one year until he was of age (18) to accept his appointment from U.S. Congressman Otto Passman to attend West Point Military Academy. He graduated from West Point in 1952 and was placed on active duty as an officer in the US Army. While at West Point, Mr. Humble was recognized as the athletic representative for his class. Graham married his wife of 60 years, Addie Boggs Humble on August 31, 1952. During his service to his country, his wife and then later son, Joseph Elgin Humble lived in Okinawa for several years. His daughter, Mary Susan Humble was born in a military hospital in 1956. Graham Humble was promoted to Captain through his work with the Louisiana National Guard, following his leaving the Army as a 1st Lieutenant. Following his service to the Army, Graham Humble entered the workforce in sales in Kansas City, Missouri; later moved back home to work with his father at Ouachita Abstract and Title Company. When that business was sold, Graham was employed for the rest of his career and retired as a stockbroker at the Monroe office of Merrill Lynch. Graham Humble was an active member of Covenant Presbyterian Church where he served through the years as a Sunday school teacher and later superintendent, Deacon, Elder and Trustee. He also was a member of the Monroe Jaycees, Monroe Optimist Club and the Chennault Aviation Museum. Graham Humble is preceded in death by his parents, his older sister, Elizabeth Humble Carter and his older brother, John Humble. He is survived by his wife, Addie Humble; his two children and their spouses, Joe and Sylvia Humble and Mary Sue and Ford Jacka; and grandchildren, Elizabeth Faulk Hughes and her husband, Matt, Jake Humble, Melinda Humble and Caroline Jacka. Burial will be held Friday, February 15, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. On Saturday, February 16, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. friends of the Humble family are invited by members of the congregation of Covenant Presbyterian Church to attend a memorial service honoring Graham Humble with family visitation and fellowship to follow the service. The family would like to thank Louisiana Hospice and Palliative care, especially Tina Koonce for their care and comfort during his battle with sarcoma cancer as well his beloved grandson and caregiver, Jake Humble. Also the family wishes to express thanks to his wonderful team of physicians; Charles Morgan, M.D., Frank Sartor, M.D., John Ledbetter, M.D., Jay Altick, M.D. and the staff of Aron's Pharmacy. Pallbearers are Ford Jacka, Jake Humble, Matt Hughes, Raymond Haik, Bruce Rux, and Trey Pleasants. Honorary pallbearers are Larry Lawrence, Wallace Hargon, Fred Huenefeld, and Harry Liner. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church or the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from February 15 to February 16, 2013

William Michael "Mike" Luffey Funeral services for William Michael "Mike" Luffey, 63, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 16, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Marcelle Crow officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Luffey passed away Thursday, February 7, 2013, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Southaven, MS. He was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University in Electrical Engineering. Mr. Luffey was preceded in death by his parents, Mike Luffey and Clara Mae Logan; and brother-in-law, Robert Rhone. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Sharon Swift Luffey of Southaven, MS; son, William Michael Luffey, Jr., of New Orleans, LA; daughter, Rebekah Milan Luffey of Tuscaloosa, AL; sister, Frances Luffey Rhone of Monroe, LA; brother-in-law, Charles S. Swift; sister-in-law, Charlene G. Swift; nephews, Richie Swift and Jon Swift; niece, Emily Swift Jones; and great nieces, Sarah and Ann. Pallbearers will be Jon Swift, Richie Swift, Michael Luffey, Jr., David Whitaker, Jeremy Hunter, and Mike Worley. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday and from 10:00 AM until service time Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Volunteers of America 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 February 15, 2013

Lovelle Netherland Funeral services for Lovelle Netherland 85 of West Monroe will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 16, 2013 at The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities. Pastor Mark Foster and Pastor Danny Lee will officiate. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Calhoun, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Lovelle Netherland was born on March 14, 1927 and passed from this life on February 13, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Edward C. Netherland and a daughter, Betty Carole Hatten. From the union of Lovelle and Edward, there were 4 additional children, Diane Barentine whose husband is Jim, Joyce Pauley whose husband is Johnny, Thomas Netherland whose wife is Nancy and David Netherland whose wife is Sheila; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grand children. Lovelle was a charter member of The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities and had the heart of a servant for Christ. She used her talent as a floral artist for serving her Lord by contributing the income, her "Jesus money", to the church building fund. Every teaching moment that presented itself was taken as an opportunity for Lovelle to share the love of God with others. She opened her home and heart to the first women's prayer group of her church which continues to be active. Lovelle's sweet, kind, loving and nurturing spirit lives on in the memories of her children, members of the community, and friends she held dear. Visitation will be held Friday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Homes West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 15, 2013

Mary Ann Strickland Stapp Funeral services for Mary Ann Strickland Stapp, age 88, a resident of Winnsboro, LA, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday February 16, 2013 at First United Methodist Church of Winnsboro, with Rev. Johnny Hankins officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Born on April 5, 1924 in Mansfield, LA, Mary Ann was the daughter of I. C. Strickland and Lois Zeagler Strickland. Mary Ann received her degree in education from the Louisiana State Normal College in Natchitoches and began teaching at Winnsboro High School. Mary Ann married the late Roy N. Stapp Sr. and continued teaching in Franklin Parish. She taught the majority of her years at Gilbert High School and finished her career at Franklin Academy in Winnsboro. While teaching other children all her life Mary Ann was also an excellent mother and raised five children. Mary Ann was a life long member of the First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro where she served as Sunday school superintendent for many years and went on many mission trips. She was also a faithful member of the church choir and attended the Choir Sunday School Class. She was a volunteer with the Ladies Auxiliary at Franklin Medical Center for many years working in the gift shop. Mary Ann had many interests and talents which included sewing, growing anything, playing golf, and traveling (she drove with friends to Alaska at least twice. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents, sisters; Merle Strickland(infant), Retta Poole, and brother Dr. T. Scott Strickland. She is survived by three sons and two daughters: Roy Stapp, Jr. and wife Debby of West, Monroe, LA; John Stapp and wife Harriet of Winnsboro, LA; Paul Stapp and wife Ginger of West Monroe, LA; Merle Davis and husband Jerry of Bastrop, LA; Ethel Williams and husband Billy Gene of Crowville, LA. She is also survived by sister, Myrth Bankston of Monroe, LA; sister-in-law Uella Strickland of West Monroe, LA; brother-in-law Rev. James Poole of Natchitoches, LA and grandchildren: Henry Stapp, David Stapp(Danielle), Claire Stapp, Gabriel Stapp, Bryan Davis(Stacey), Andrea Davis Sadler(Scotty), Robert Strickland, Amy Strickland Peters(Ashley), 8 great grand-children and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro, LA. Pallbearers will be Bryan Davis, Robert Strickland, David Stapp, Henry Stapp, Scotty Sadler, and Ashley Peters. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation, Winnsboro First United Methodist Church, or the charity of your choice . Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on February 15, 2013

Derek Bangham, 47 WATERPROOF — Derek "Terry " Bangham, a homemaker, died Feb. 8. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Ernest A. Buxton, 74 WINNSBORO — Ernest Albert Buxton, a retired heavy equipment operator for the city of Winnsboro, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery, Liddieville.

James Forrest, 77 WINNSBORO — James Forrest, a retired district administrator for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, died Jan 17. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time.

Eunice F. Gray, 95 OAK GROVE — Eunice Frances Gray, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 9 a.m. Friday until service time. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Lake Providence.

Geneva Grigsby, 87 RAYVILLE — Geneva Grigsby, a homemaker, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home.

Bertha Hamilton, 96 RUSTON — Bertha Hamilton died Feb. 2. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Triumph Church of God in Christ. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery.

Tsianenia J. Hibbard, 79 RAYVILLE — Tsianenia Jean Hibbard, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Salem Cemetery, Girard.

James E. McDonald Sr., 69 RUSTON — James E. McDonald Sr., a church grounds superintendent, died Jan. 20. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at King's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mays Chapel Cemetery.

Doris J. Petty, 95 Doris J. Petty of Monroe, former owner of Petty Crew Lake Grocery, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe.

Mary E. Playford, 67 START — Mary E. Playford, a homemaker, died Monday. Graveside memorial services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Stevenson Cemetery, Rayville. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Lena M. Ross, 90 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Lena Mae Ross, a head start volunteer, died Feb. 5. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Brannum Funeral Home. Burial will be in Morning Star Cemetery.

James A. Rouse, 72 CHOUDRANT — James Alton Rouse, a well tender, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in McKnight Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

Ollie Streeter, 77 VIDOR, Texas — Ollie "Marie" Tatum Streeter, formerly of Bastrop, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Beekman Cemetery.

Blanche Stringer, 92 JONESBORO — Blanche Stringer, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Chatham Cemetery, Chatham.

Verdies L. Stroud, 80 Verdies Lee Stroud of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mary Goss Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe.

James B. Thompson, 80 James B. Thompson of Monroe, retired supervisor for Southern Bell Telephone Co., died Wednesday. Memorial services are 4 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

A.L. West, 82 OAK GROVE — A.L. West, formerly of West Monroe, a retired salesman, died Thursday. Services are 3 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery.

Trowley J. Whitten, 100 KELLY — Trowley J. Whitten, retired school bus driver with the Caldwell Parish School System, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Adams Cemetery, Kelly.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bennett, Cora: noon Friday, Mount Calm Missionary Baptist Church, Minden. Demley, Doretha A.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner. Dixon, Katie L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, King David Hopewell Baptist Church, Mangham. Dorsey, Melvina: 11 a.m. Saturday, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop. Dukes, James: 3 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop. Guice, LaWanda Faye: noon Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Hall, Hortense: noon Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Halley, Fanny Chamberlain: 10 a.m. Saturday, Parkview Baptist Church. Hatcher, James Wayne: 2 p.m. Friday, Cook Baptist Church, Ruston. Hunter, Cherry L.: noon Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, 165 South Bypass, Richwood. Jones, George W.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe. Loveday, Frank J.: 10 a.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Martin, Matilda: 1 p.m. Friday, Ludden Chapel Baptist Church, Monroe. Newsom, Mary Louise: 10 a.m. Friday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Polk, Eleanor Ruth Jones: 2 p.m. Sunday, First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Smith, Malcolm Larry: 2 p.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Spears, Elvin: 11 a.m. Saturday, Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Stapp, Mary Ann: 2 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, Winnsboro. Thomas Sr., Percy: 11 a.m. Saturday, River of Life Church, Winnsboro. Turnbow, Donald E.: 2 p.m. Friday, Life Church, Goodwill. Turner, Earl: 2 p.m. Saturday, Greater Flowery Mount Baptist Church, Monroe. Wesley, Johnetta: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Columbia. Williams, Chad E.: 10 a.m. Friday, Antioch Community Church. Winston, Charlie: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Mount Olive Baptist Church, Bastrop.

Feb 16 , 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Jean Hurley Funeral and committal services for Jean Hurley, 77 of Nashville, Tennessee are at 2:00PM, Sunday, February 17, 2013, in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Dr. Dwight Munn officiating under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. A memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at the Parkway Baptist Church, 505 Cuniff Parkway, Goodlettsville, TN 37072, with Pastor Ken Castleberry officiating. Mrs. Hurley was born November 7, 1935, in Sibley, LA and passed away February 14, 2013, in West Monroe. She was retired from Executive Administrative Assistant with Triton Boat Company. Mrs. Hurley was a member of Parkway Baptist Church and was a resident of Nashville, Tennessee for 28 years. Mrs. Hurley is survived by her son, Art Vancil; daughters; Lynn Hutchinson and husband, Bill, Dr. Gwenn Jackson and husband, Charles, and Amy Kowicki and husband, Michael; grandchildren; Ashley Brewer and husband, Trevor, Allison Matkin and husband, Ezra, Melinda, Claire, and Spencer Hutchinson, Chas and Sarah Jackson, Kelsea Walker, Stephen and Hunter Kowcki, and Zachary Vanhuss; great-grandchildren, Eli, Maggie, Matthew, Jaye, Quinn, Charlie Cooper; 2 sisters-in-law, Linda Doncer and Toni Audirsch; special cousin, Charles Lyons. Pallbearers are grandsons Chas, Stephen, Hunter, Zachary and Spencer, and Ezra. Visitation is Saturday from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Jean's family gratefully acknowledges and appreciates the tender care extended by her physicians and the staff at Glenwood Regional Medical Center as well as the many acts of kindness, concern and encouragement by her many friends. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Middle Tennessee Tres Dias, P.O. Box 1066, Hendersonville, Tennessee, 37077-1066. Please not "Jean Hurley Memorial" on the memo line of your check. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 16, 2013

Doris J. Petty Funeral services for Doris J. Petty, 95, of Rayville/Crew Lake, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, February 17, 2013, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Pastor Bill Devine and Pastor Gary Tracy officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Petty died February 13, 2013. She passed away peacefully in the home of her youngest daughter who was by her side. Doris was born January 22, 1918 in Tyro, Arkansas to Maggie and Ray Watts. During the great depression in 1929, Doris, along with her family and her future husband's family, relocated to Rayville, Louisiana to raise cotton. In 1934 she married her loving husband of 55 years Leon D. Petty. They owned and operated Petty's Crew Lake Grocery for over 10 years while growing fruit and vegetables on their acre of land beside their home. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1990, and will be buried by his side in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Doris is survived by 5 children, Joyclyn (Ben) Bradford of Scottsboro, Alabama, Betty (Roland) Dye of Fletcher, North Carolina, Danny (Sherry) Petty of Scottsboro, Alabama, Sondra (Gary) Tracy of Mobile, Alabama and Beverly Ray (David) Blythe of Houston, Texas. Doris Petty was loved by 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, and last living sibling, Jean Elmore of Monroe, Louisiana. In 1992 Doris moved to be near her children in Alabama. She was a resident of Mobil, Alabama and a member of the Cody Road Seventh Day Adventist Church in Mobile, Alabama until she moved to Houston, Texas to live with her daughter in 2011. Doris was known for her keen sense of humor. She took great pride in "doing the right thing" and teaching her children and grandchildren to live by the same standard. She treasured her family. Some of her happiest moments were when she was making hand stitched quilts, canning, freezing fresh vegetables from her garden and sharing with many neighbors and friends. She will be missed by numerous family members and friends who understood Doris Watts Petty was one of a kind! Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Doris Petty to Cody Road Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1900 Cody Road South, Mobile, AL 36695; or to Shriners Hospital, 6977 Main Street, Houston, TX 77030, or Online at www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 16, 2013

Eleanor Ruth Jones Polk A Celebration of Life memorial service for Eleanor Ruth Jones Polk, 96, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 17, 2013 at First United Methodist Church, 3900 Loop Road, Monroe, LA with Rev. Larry Stafford officiating. Visitation will precede the service at 1:00 PM. Mrs. Polk was born February 26, 1916 in Dresden, TN and passed away peacefully February 6, 2013 at her residence. Her body was donated to the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Mrs. Polk was an active member of First United Methodist Church, Monroe, and a member of the Warner, Wossman Collins Sunday School class. She was a graduate of the University of Kentucky in Library Science and worked at the Ouachita Parish Public Library main branch as a reference librarian. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Aaron C. Polk, Sr., her parents, Dr. and Mrs. John Lloyd Jones, Sr., her brother, Dr. John Lloyd Jones, Jr. and her sister, Mary Jones McRae. She is survived by four children: Mary Eleanor and her husband, Morris Rabb, of Monroe; Dr. Aaron C. Polk, Jr. and his wife, Debbie, of Nacogdoches, TX; Jane and her husband, Dr. Jeffrey B. Jeter, of Shreveport, LA; and Lillian and her husband, Jay Swanson, of Medfield, MA. She was "Grandmother" to twelve grandchildren: Jeffrey Rabb, Baton Rouge, LA, John Rabb, Monroe, LA, and Stewart Rabb, Shreveport, LA; Aaron Christopher Polk, Jonathan Polk and Amy Ashley, all of Nacogdoches, TX; Natalie Mayfield, Alan Jeter and Robert Jeter all of Shreveport, LA; John Swanson, Sarah Swanson, David Swanson, all of Medfield, MA. Grandmother is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren and her nieces and nephews. Thank you to her sitters from Personal Homecare Services, especially Dixie Lively and Stacy Parker for making it possible for her to remain in the comforts of her home. We appreciate the care and support from Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care of Monroe. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church Choir Fund, 3900 Loop Rd., Monroe, LA 71201; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or a charity of the donor's choice . Published in The News Star on February 16, 2013

Blanche Stringer Funeral services for Blanche Stringer, 92 of Chatham, LA are at 2:00 pm, Sunday, February 17, 2013 in the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe with Bro. Bill Moore and Bro. R. C. Smith officiating. Interment follows at Chatham Cemetery, Chatham, LA under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Mrs. Stringer was a homemaker and a member of Chatham Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ollie Stuckey, her husband, William E. Stringer in 1992, and 3 brothers. Mrs. Stringer is survived by her daughter, Nancy Evans and her husband, Norman; her son, Bobby Stringer; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Freddy Hightower, Kenneth Ryals, Freddy Tolar, Jimmy Tolar, Greg Smith and Kenny Womack. In lieu of flowers please make memorials to Chatham Baptist Church. A special thanks to the staff and workers at Forest Haven and a very special thank you to Liz Hattaway. Visitation is Saturday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm 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 February 16, 2013

James B. Thompson Funeral services for James B. Thompson will be held on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, Louisiana. Rev. Chris Whitt will officiate the sermon, and a private family interment will be held at a later date at Indian Village Cemetery near Calhoun, Louisiana. James B. Thompson, age 80, died Wednesday, February 13 in Monroe, Louisiana. He was born on September 12, 1932 in Calhoun, Louisiana. He worked for Bell System companies for more than 30 years, beginning as a lineman in El Paso, Texas, and ending as a first-line supervisor in Columbia, Louisiana. In the early years of his retirement, he enjoyed working in his garden, hunting, and fishing on Bayou Lafourche. His later years were caringly devoted to his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. James was preceded in death by his parents, W.H. Thompson, Sr. and Maybell Thompson; his brothers Melvin Thompson and Ray Thompson; his sisters Blanche Thompson Rout, Lois Thompson Maza and Betty Thompson; and son James B. Thompson, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Wanda June Thompson; brother W.H. Thompson, Jr.; sisters Gloria Thompson Whitman and Faye Thompson Moore; son Greg Thompson and wife Allison of West Monroe, Louisiana; daughter Tamara Harper and husband David of Clermont, Florida; daughter Shannon Jordan of West Monroe, Louisiana; his eight grandchildren Nichole Thompson Ramey (and husband Mark), Kasey Jordan, Ashley Harper, Lindsey Jordan, William Harper, Bailey Thompson, Emily Harper, Cole Thompson; and great-granddaughter Emily Ramey. James' wit, humor, and moral strength will be missed by his family and friends. He is now in the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 16, 2013

Trowley J. Whitten Funeral services for Trowley J. Whitten, age 100 , of Grayson, will be held 2 PM Saturday February 16, 2013 from the Columbia chapel of Riser Funeral Home with Rev.James Carson and Bro. Todd Whittington officiating . Interment will follow in the Adams Cemetery at Kelly. Visitation will be on Friday Feb.15, 2013 at the funeral home located at 7131 Hwy 165; from 5 pm until 9 pm. Saturday's visitation will be from 10 am until time of service at the funeral home. Trowley John Whitten was born on August 26, 1912 in Grayson, to his parents Joseph Godfrey Whitten and Gracie Allene (Dunn) Whitten. He passed from this life on February 14, 2013 at the Citizens Medical Center in Columbia. Mr. Whitten was a Timberman, having worked prior to World War II, and returned to that vocation after the war. Trowley saw many changes in the world during his lifetime span of one hundred years, five months, and nineteen days, but never forgot the days of hewing cross ties by hand with ax. Trowley was a School Bus Driver with the Caldwell Parish School System, and he was loved and respected by every student who ever rode his bus, and he was remembered long after he retired with twenty-six years of service. He was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp having served in World War II. Trowley was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ruby Lee (Carpenter) Whitten, his daughter, JoAnn (Whitten) Meredith; son-in-law, H.R. "Sonny" Whittington, and daughter-in-law, Glenda Faye (Gilmore)Whitten; four grandsons, Kevin Godfrey Whitten, Larry Dean Whittington, Guy Deanie Whitten, and Deanie Guy Whitten; a great grandchild David Young ,and he was also preceded by his brothers, Gordon Edward Whitten, Vester Hines Whitten, Rodolph Conrad Whitten, and Doil Greer Whitten; and his sisters, Clellon Whitten Blue ,and Virgie Katherine Jones. Survivors include: two sons, Godfrey Whitten and wife Jean of Grayson, and Guy Whitten and wife Norma, of Kelly; his daughter, Johnnie Lea Whittington of Grayson, nine grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and fifteen great-great-grandchildren. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, other extended family members and many friends. Pallbearers include: J. C. McCoy, Kyle Broussard, Gil Broussard, Richard Whittington, Eddie Whitten, Chuck Barrett, and Conrad Whitten. Honorary pallbearers include Sheriff Steve May and Officers of the Caldwell Parish Sheriff's Office, Glen Barnhill, Bob Pardue, Carl Comeaux, and all employees and patrons of the Caldwell Parish Council on Aging. The Whitten Family would like to take this opportunity, to sincerely thank the Haven Nursing Center, management and staff, for the kind and loving care they gave to their father and grandfather during the last four and one half years., especially his main caregiver Cynthia Moran In lieu of flowers, any planned memorials may be made to the Adams Cemetery Association, @ Southern Heritage Bank, P.O. Box 368, Olla, LA 71465. Online registry/condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on February 16, 2013

Louise Anderson, 96 DODSON — Louise Anderson, formerly of Quitman, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Cypress Creek Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Saturday at Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Burial will be in Cypress Creek Cemetery.

Aubrey G. Boyett, infant OLLA — Aubrey Grace Boyett, the infant daughter of Jennifer Boyett, died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Olla Cemetery under direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Darlene F. Burford, 56 LAKE ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Darlene Frith Burford, formerly of West Monroe, retired from the Guide plant, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Monday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens.

Oscar H. Covington, 72 Oscar Howard Covington of Calhoun, an equipment operator, died Monday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Shanks Cemetery, Rayville. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Bruce Cunningham Jr., 58 Bruce Cunningham Jr. of West Monroe, a concrete finisher, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Sunday at Bethany Full Gospel Church, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Griffin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hasley Cemetery.

Geneva Grigsby, 87 RAYVILLE — Geneva Grigsby, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Holly Ridge Baptist Cemetery, Holly Ridge.

Graham L. Humble, 82 Graham Lacy Humble of Monroe, a stock broker, died Wednesday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Visitation will follow the service at the church. Burial was 10 a.m. Friday in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Charlene B. Laird, 76 DOWNSVILLE — Charlene B. Laird, a homemaker, died Saturday. Memorial services are 7 p.m. Saturday at Point Assembly of God Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

William Luffey, 63 William Michael "Mike" Luffey of Monroe, an electrical engineer, died Feb. 7. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 10 a.m. Saturday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Willard S. Mohon, 83 UNION CHURCH, Miss. — Willard S. Mohon, retired from Concordia Parish School Board, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Comer Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Lovelle Netherland, 85 Lovelle Netherland of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities, West Monroe. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Calhoun, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Tina Pettis, 39 Tina Pettis, formerly of West Monroe, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 4 p.m. Monday at Amazing Grace Worship Center, Calhoun. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

William T. Spurlock, 92 CHOUDRANT — William Thad Spurlock, a retired farmer, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Alabama Presbyterian Church. Visitation is 10 a.m. Monday until service time. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Marzette R. Young, 66 JONESBORO — Marzette Roden Young, an administrative assistant, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at North Hodge Assembly of God. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Gayla Traina Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bangham, Derek "Terry": 1 p.m. Saturday, Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, Waterproof. Buxton, Ernest A.: 10 a.m. Saturday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Demley, Doretha A.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Wisner. Dixon, Katie L.: 11 a.m. Saturday, King David Hopewell Baptist Church, Mangham. Dorsey, Melvina: 11 a.m. Saturday, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop. Dukes, James: 3 p.m. Saturday, Morehouse Association Building, Bastrop. Forrest, James: 2 p.m. Saturday, Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Guice, LaWanda Faye: noon Saturday, New Morning Star Baptist Church, Tallulah. Hall, Hortense: noon Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Delhi. Halley, Fanny Chamberlain: 10 a.m. Saturday, Parkview Baptist Church. Hamilton, Bertha: 2 p.m. Saturday, Triumph Church of God in Christ, Ruston. Hibbard, Tsianenia Jean: 10 a.m. Saturday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Hunter, Cherry L.: noon Saturday, St. James Baptist Church, 165 South Bypass, Richwood. Jones, George W.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe. McDonald Sr., James E.: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Ruston. Petty, Doris J.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Playford, Mary E.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Stevenson Cemetery, Rayville. Polk, Eleanor Ruth Jones: 2 p.m. Sunday, First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Ross, Lena Mae: 2 p.m. Saturday, Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Spears, Elvin: 11 a.m. Saturday, Liberty Christian Center, Monroe. Stapp, Mary Ann: 2 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, Winnsboro. Streeter, Ollie "Marie" Tatum: 2 p.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Stringer, Blanche: 2 p.m. Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Stroud, Verdies Lee: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mary Goss Baptist Church, Monroe. Thomas Sr., Percy: 11 a.m. Saturday, River of Life Church, Winnsboro. Thompson, James B.: 4 p.m. Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Turner, Earl: 2 p.m. Saturday, Greater Flowery Mount Baptist Church, Monroe. Wesley, Johnetta: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Columbia. West, A.L.: 3 p.m. Saturday, Cox Funeral Home, Bastrop. Whitten, Trowley J.: 2 p.m. Saturday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Winston, Charlie: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Mount Olive Baptist Church, Bastrop.

Feb 17, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Darlene Frith Burford Funeral services for Mrs. Darlene Frith Burford, 57, will be 2pm Monday at the chapel of Griffin Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Dowdy officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Burford was born on February 2, 1956 to the union of John W. and Dorothy Eloise Brown Frith and passed from this life in Lake Saint Louis, MO. She was a native and past resident of West Monroe, retired equipment operator with the Guide Plant and was a member of the Baptist Faith. She had a passion for homeless animals and the joy of her heart was her grandson. She is preceded in death by her father. Survivors include her daughter Jennifer Kelly and companion Josh Dowdy and his sons Jacob and Garrett; her companion Eddie Baliant and his daughter Melissa; her mother Eloise Frith; her sister Susan Hennen and husband Jerry; her grandson Jacob Kelly; her nephew Gary Don Blazier; her canine companion Abbott; also survived by other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be Devon Yates, Mitchell Yates, David Faulk, Lynn Faulk, Gary Don Blazier, and Brian Boyer. Darlene loved and was loved by all that knew her. She was a cherished daughter, a loving mother, a precious sister, a wonderful aunt, a doting Nana, and a friend to so many. Memorials preferred to Animal Shelter of West Monroe. Visitation for friends will be Sunday 6pm until 9pm. Online guest book at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Published in The News Star on February 17, 2013

Foster Zachary Campbell Foster Zachary Campbell died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at his home in Dallas, Texas. He was 37. Visitation will take place from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 18, 2013, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall Street in Shreveport. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, 908 Rutherford Street in Shreveport, The Rev. David Greer officiating. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 20, 2013, at Resthaven Cemetery, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge, The Rev. Dan Krutz officiating. Zach was born January 23, 1976, in Shreveport, the first of six children of Foster L. Campbell Jr. and Paula Wright Campbell. He attended Parkway High School, where he played varsity baseball. Zach earned his high school diploma in 1994 at Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts in Natchitoches. During his two years at Louisiana School, he was a member of the Natchitoches Central High School baseball team. He studied biochemistry for several years at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. During and after his college years, Zach pursued his love of science and math by working as a researcher at the LSU Neuroscience Center of Excellence in New Orleans. He later worked as a draftsman and as a math tutor in the Shreveport-Bossier City area. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and New Orleans Saints. Throughout his life Zach was truly a "great heart" who demonstrated compassion for others and celebrated their successes. Zach is survived by his mother, Paula Wright Campbell of Shreveport, his father, Foster L. Campbell Jr. and wife Gwen of Elm Grove, and by his siblings: Dr. Peter Campbell of Williamsport, Maryland; Kate Campbell of Baton Rouge; Nicholas Campbell of Shreveport; Mary Claire Campbell Figgins and husband Nathan of Sierra Madre, California, and Sarah Elizabeth Campbell of Waco, Texas. He is also survived by numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Zach was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Marvin Eugene and Yvonne Gravel Wright of Baton Rouge; his paternal grandparents, Foster L. and Rubye Grigsby Campbell of Bossier City; and by his aunt, Martha Claire Wright of Baton Rouge. Honoring Zach as pallbearers in Shreveport will be Marty Bourgeois, Cecil "Chip" Campbell III, Joey French, Evan Hatch, Dr. Jamie Lassiter, Margene McCoy, Greg Morrison, Dan Parrish, Ron Roberts and Bill Robertson. His pallbearers in Baton Rouge will be Marty Bourgeois, David Hingle, John Hingle, Thomas Hingle, Reynolds LeBlanc, Randall Montalbano and Jordan Wright. Honorary pallbearers are Cecil Campbell II, Dr. Ira L. Campbell, John C. Campbell, Terry Edwards, Jimmy Field, Jack Harang, Tom Ibsen, Jordan Jopling, Bob Keaton, Kent Parsons, Warren T. Price, Sam Smith, Willie Thomas Sr., Buddy Truax, Dennis Weber and Father Jonah (Christopher) Wright. The family expresses its appreciation to Dr. Dean Robinson of Shreveport and the staff of Timberlawn Mental Health System of Dallas. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the National Alliance for Mental Illness, 3803 No. Fairfax, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203, www.nami.org; or to the charity of the donor's choice . Rose-Neath Funeral Home Shreveport, LA Published in The News Star on February 17, 2013

Geneva Lee Grigsby Funeral services for Geneva Lee Grigsby, 87, of Rayville, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville with Rev. Curtis Harris officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Ridge Baptist Cemetery, Holly Ridge, LA. Mrs. Geneva was born August 15, 1925 in Omega, AR and passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013 in Rayville, LA. Mrs. Grigsby was a member of the Rayville Assembly of God Church and is preceded in death by her husband, O'Neal Grigsby. Survivors include daughters, Linda Lazos and husband, Bobby of Rayville and Patsy Silk of Rayville; grandchildren, Jeff Burgess and wife, Candy of Archibald and Greg Burgess and wife, Leslie of Archibald; great grandchildren, Todd Burgess, Tory Burgess, Thomas Burgess, Shane Burgess, Sidney Burgess, and Skyler Burgess; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Bobby Lazos, Jeff Burgess, Todd Burgess, Greg Burgess, Bryan Lingefelt, and Eric Silk. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. David Thompson and Dr. Eric Spencer. Visitation is 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM, Sunday at Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. To leave condolences for the family go to brownholleyfuneralhomes.com Brown-Holley Funeral Home Rayville, LA Published in The News Star on February 17, 2013

William Thad Spurlock Funeral services for William Thad Spurlock, 92 of Choudrant, LA will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, February 18, 2013 at Alabama Presbyterian Church, Choudrant, LA. Marshall Boyd and Bill Willis will officiate. Interment will follow at Alabama Presbyterian Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Spurlock was born November 30, 1920, in Downsville, LA and passed February 15, 2013, on his mother's birthday. A veteran of the United States Army during World War II, he worked for Shell Oil Company and was a longtime volunteer with Louisiana Soil and Water Conservation. He was the owner and operator of Spurlock Grocery and a cattle farmer. Mr. Spurlock was a Mason and was preceded in death by his parents Ransom and Guthrie Spurlock; brother, J. R. Spurlock and a sister, Inez McGee. Mr. Spurlock is survived by his wife, Mildred Parnell Spurlock and a daughter Jan Delony and husband Lamar; sisters, Nettie Mae Semmes, Billie Ponder and husband Jack; grandchildren; Amy Brooks and husband Phillip and Brian Woodburn and wife Julia; 5 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Ed Webb, Buck Webb, Bill Parnell, Bubba Via, Will Gray and Kirk Cormier. Special thanks to St. Francis Medical Center Specialty Hospital. Visitation will be Monday, February 18, 2013 from 10:00 AM until service time at Alabama Presbyterian Church, Choudrant, 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 February 17, 2013

Gwen S. Horne, 60 WINNSBORO — Gwen Smith Horne, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at the Boeuf River Baptist Church, Liddeville, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery, Liddeville.

Jean Hurley, 77 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jean Hurley, an executive administrative assistant, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Shelly Johnson 53 TALLULAH — Shelly "Mae-Mae" Johnson died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home.

Yvonne W. Jones, 83 Yvonne W. Jones of West Monroe, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Friday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.

Claudyce S. Rodick OAK GROVE — Claudyce Shockley Rodick, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 4 p.m. Sunday at New Zion Baptist Church under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Visitation is 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday at the church.

William M. Snider III, 65 RICHARDSON, Texas — William Marion Snider III, formerly of Winnsboro, an engineer died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Blanche Stringer, 92 JONESBORO — Blanche Stringer a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Chatham Cemetery, Chatham.

James B. Thompson Sr., 80 James B. Thompson, Sr. of Monroe, retired supervisor with South Central Bell Telephone, died Wednesday. A memorial service will be 4 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Jerry B. Wiles, 83 RAYVILLE — Jerry Burkett Wiles, a retired bookkeeper, died Friday. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Billy R. Woodruff, 74 OLLA — Billy R. Woodruff, a retired T.K. Stanley employee, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of Riser Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Anderson, Louise: 2 p.m. Sunday, Cypress Creek Baptist Church, Dodson. Boyett, Aubrey Grace: 1 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Olla. Burford, Darlene Frith: 2 p.m. Monday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Cunningham Jr., Bruce: 3 p.m. Sunday, Bethany Full Gospel Church, West Monroe. Grigsby, Geneva: 2 p.m. Sunday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Pettis, Tina: 4 p.m. Monday, Amazing Grace Worship Center, Calhoun. Petty, Doris J.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Playford, Mary E.: 2 p.m. Sunday, Stevenson Cemetery, Rayville. Polk, Eleanor Ruth Jones: 2 p.m. Sunday, First United Methodist Church, Monroe. Spurlock, William Thad: 11 a.m. Monday, Alabama Presbyterian Church. Stringer, Blanche: 2 p.m. Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Thompson, James B.: 4 p.m. Sunday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Young, Marzette Roden: 2 p.m. Sunday, North Hodge Assembly of God.

Feb 18, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Helen M. Martin Helen Maybelle Martin went to her heavenly home after a long illness, February 16, 2013. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday February 19, 2013 with Reverend Paul McComack officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. She was born September 11, 1945 in Monroe, LA. Helen cared for her mother for several years as she battled dementia until she herself became too ill to do so. They loved shopping and going out to eat together. She was preceded in death by her son Bennie Keith Freeman; father and mother, Sherman and Nellouise Martin; two nieces and one nephew; all whom she loved dearly. She is survived by one daughter, Rhonda Lohse of Enid, Oklahoma; two sons, Steven Freeman and wife Lea Hardie and Gregory Freeman; special grandchildren, Bennie Keith Freeman, Jr. and wife Amber, Sarah Freeman, Andrew Freeman, Greg Freeman and Chadd Lohse; sister Rebecca Tate; brothers, Ruben Martin and Wayne Martin and wife Barbara; longtime companion Elton Bourque; special friend Bertha Upshaw; six nephews; and two nieces. The family would like to thank all their friends for their prayers and support. Also, thanks to Dr. Rickman, nurse Mitch and others at St. Francis CCW on the skilled nursing floor. Pallbearers are Sherman W. Martin, Brandon W. Martin, J. R. Kinney, Michael Pipes, Mark Pipes, and Calvin Marceaux. Honorary pallbearers are Robert Pipes and David Pipes. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 8:00 PM on Monday, February 18, 2013 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe Published in The News Star on February 18, 2013Letha Gregory, 88 LEESVILLE — Letha Gregory, a bookkeeper, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe.

Billy R. Woodruff, 74 URANIA — Billy Ray Woodruff, a retired truck driver, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Riser Funeral Home in Olla. Visitation is from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Urania Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED: Burford, Darlene Frith: 2 p.m. Monday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Grigsby, Geneva: 2 p.m. Sunday, Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville. Horne, Gwen Smith: 10 a.m. Monday, Boeuf River Baptist Church, Liddeville. Jones, Yvonne W.: 10 a.m. Monday, Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe Pettis, Tina: 4 p.m. Monday, Amazing Grace Worship Center, Calhoun. Spurlock, William Thad: 11 a.m. Monday, Alabama Presbyterian Church. Wiles, Jerry Burkett: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe

Feb 19 , 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

John Ralph Eunson John R. "Buddy" Eunson, 88, of Monroe, went to his heavenly Father on February 17, 2103, at 7:10 PM. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 20, 2013, at 2:00 PM at Grace Episcopal Church with The Rev. Frank Hughes and The Rev. Gregg Riley officiating. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Buddy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was born in Wausau, WI on April 24, 1924 to Alice Margaret Nestor and Ralph Royce Eunson. He moved with the family to Sterlington, LA when he was eight years old. Buddy graduated from Ouachita Parish High School and entered the Marine Corps (air services) where he served four years. Returning home he entered LSU and graduated in 1950. He met and married his wife Roberta in 1948. Buddy loved his church and through the years worked as Acolyte minister under Father John Allen, served on the Vestry, was a lay reader, and usher. He received recognition for his work on the United Way and with his work with Dr. Oshner of New Orleans, and was formerly a member of Rotary Club. Buddy spent 20 enjoyable years raising quarter horses and was President of the Ouachita Parish Quarter Horse Club more than once. He worked for 25 years in the automobile business with his father-in-law, "Sticky" Steele, and then he ran his own retail store. After he retired, he worked for Sam Rubin for 11 years. Buddy was preceded in death by his parents, his parents-in-law, Paula Finley Steele and F.N. "Sticky" Steele; his sister and brother-in-law, Alice Lorraine Eunson Gregg and Bruce F. Gregg, Sr.; and nephew, Bruce F. Gregg, Jr. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Roberta; his sons, John Steele Eunson and William Cole Eunson; daughter, Paula Frances Eunson West; his grandchildren, Melissa Eunson Young and husband Neal, Victoria Frances (Tori) Eunson and Mike, John Steele Eunson, Jr. (Jay), Christopher Travis Eunson, and Scott Wesley Eunson; great grandchildren, Niles Patrick Young, Canon Donald Young, and Michael James Dugan, Jr.; his nieces, Leigh Taylor Gregg and sons, Gregg and Russell and his family; Lorraine Gregg McKinney and husband Larry and their daughters Meredith and Bonnie McKinney Graves, her husband Lee and daughter Anabeth; his nephew, Gordon Gregg and his wife Billie and daughters, Natalie and Abby. Pallbearers will be Ford Pipes, Wil Chapman, Eddie Andrews, Neal Young, Jay Eunson, Niles Young, and Jim Andrews. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles F. North, Scott Eunson, Travis Eunson, Canon Young, Mike Dugan, Carl Tidwell, Edwin Theus, Donnie West, Jean Andrews, N. T. Andrews, Charles North, JR., Forrest North, and John Price. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1:00 PM until service time at Grace Episcopal Church in Kilbourne Hall. Memorials may be made to Louisiana Horse Rescue in Many, LA or the Alzheimer's Association . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 19, 2013

Edwina Wade Hartwick Funeral services for Mrs. Edwina Wade Hartwick, 92, of D'Arbonne Community will be 2:00pm Wednesday at Culbertson Baptist Church with Bro. Oda W. "Tuck" Roberts and Bro. Steven Wade officiating. Interment will be in Culbertson Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Hartwick, a homemaker, went to her heavenly home Monday, February 18, 2013. She was a very active member of Culbertson Baptist Church where she played piano, taught Sunday School and Training Union. She spent many years helping the D'Arbonne Community. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert O. Hartwick and daughter, Ann Hartwick. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Paul Hartwick & wife, Betty; 1 grandchild: Tracy Harris & wife, Kimberly; 2 great grandchildren: Jordan & Ally Harris; her caretaker: Rosiland Wines and many friends. Visitation will be 5-8pm Tuesday at Culbertson Baptist Church. Pallbearers are Lucien Savage, Larry Savage, Stacey Savage, Keith Wade, Wayne Hammonds and Mack Wade. Online messages for the family may be left at farrarfh.com. Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, LA Published in The News Star on February 19, 2013

Bobby D. Neighbors Funeral services for Bobby D. Neighbors, 77 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, February 20, 2013 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Rev. Butch Pilcher will officiate. Interment will follow at Hasley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Neighbors was born December 20, 1935 in Floyd, AR and passed away February 17, 2013 in Monroe. He was a retired petroleum mudlogger and served in the United States Air Force. Mr. Neighbors was a member of The Assembly of West Monroe. He is survived by his wife, Edna Neighbors; 3 children, Terry Beebe and husband Jay, Eric Neighbors, and Jeff Neighbors and wife Angie; grandchildren; Joshua Beebe and Megan Neighbors and numerous other grandchildren; 2 sisters and 1 brother. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 1:00 pm until 2:00 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 February 19, 2013

James Elvin "Jet" Tullis Graveside Services for James Elvin "Jet" Tullis, 89, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00PM Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe with Rev. Michael Stravato officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Mr. Tullis passed from this life on February 17, 2013 at the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home after a lengthy illness, to live a life of eternity with his savior Jesus Christ. He was born in Lillie, LA on August 19, 1923. He retired from Graphic Packaging Paper Mill in West Monroe. Mr. Tullis was a World War II Veteran serving in the U.S. Army. His battles and companies included Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhinland, and Central Europe. He received decorations of Eameto Med, and World War II Victory Medal. Mr. Tullis was shot one time although not critical which earned him the Purple Heart, while training in Camp Shelby, MS before leaving New York Harbor on the Queen Mary along with 22, 000 other soldiers on their way to fight World War II. Mr. Tullis was truly a family man, always willing to help people in his family and also his wife's family. Among his friends, he enjoyed lending a hand. He never tried to acquire wealth, just working hard to provide for his family and only wanted happiness. Mr. Tullis is preceded in death by his parents, James Elijah Tullis and Mellie Garner Tullis; sisters, Aline, Ada, and Vada; brothers, Warren, Brodie, and Jo Frank Tullis. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mildred Tullis; son, Scott Tullis and wife Lisa; grandson, Scott Tullis, II all of West Monroe, LA; step-granddaughter, Jennifer Melton and husband Stuart; step-grandchildren, Andi Grace, Anna Dale, and Andon Melton all of Monroe, LA; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 7:00PM Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Special thanks to the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home caretakers and Monica Davis for the care of Mr. Tullis. Memorials may be made to the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 19, 2013

Brianna Nicole Wheeler Funeral services for Brianna Nicole Wheeler, age 16, of Hebert will be held 2 pm Wednesday , February 20, 2013 from the sanctuary of the Hebert Full Gospel Church, with the Rev. Anthony Stewart officiating. Interment will follow in the Woolen Lake Cemetery, under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Columbia. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday, from 5 pm until 9pm, and on Wednesday Feb. 20 from 10 am until time of service. Brianna Nicole Wheeler was born on October 28, 1996 at Monroe, LA; to her parents William Tracy Wheeler and Sandra Leigh (Bozeman) Williamson . She passed from this life on Sunday, February 17 at Hebert. Preceding her in death were her grandfather, Clyde W. Bozeman; her uncle, Conrad C. Bozeman; great-grandmother, Adell M. Stokley; and her paternal grandparents, A. C. Wheeler, Jr. and Macey Wheeler. Left to cherish her memory, her mother, Sandra (Bozeman) Williamson and husband Tim, of Hebert; her father, William T. Wheeler of Hebert; two brothers, Trey Fortenberry of Monroe, and Chris Wheeler of Columbia; six sisters, Courtney Thibodeaux, Meredith Upton, Loree Atkins, Kelly Spath, Tracie Johnston and Dakota Williamson; and her grandmother, Sherrell D. Bozeman of Pineville; also a host of uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews and friends. Pallbearers include: Larry Dannehl, Kenneth Dannehl, Henry Wheeler, Ethan Cornwell, Josh Cornwell, and Jace Ponder. Honorary pallbearers include Evan Norris and Josh Trichell. Online registry/ condolences: riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star from February 19 to February 20, 2013

Letha E. Gregory, 88 LEESVILLE — Letha Eliza Willett Gregory, a bookkeeper, died Saturday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hasley Cemetery Pavilion, West Monroe, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon-2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Rufus H. Hobbs, 95 Rufus Henry "PaPa" Hobbs of West Monroe, an HVAC contractor, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Kevin Little, 38 Kevin Little of Monroe, a radiology technician, died Sunday. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Annie M. Madison, 66 Annie Mary Powell Madison of Monroe, retired from the Monroe City School System, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe.

Helen M. Martin, 67, Helen M. Martin of Monroe, a homemaker, died Saturday. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Chase D. Moy, infant Chase Deon Moy of Monroe, the infant son of Shaniga Chuntel Moy and John White, died Feb. 12. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation is 1-4 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

James E. Nolan, 55 James E. Nolan West Monroe, retired from Graphic Packaging, died Sunday. Private family services are Wednesday at Ouachita City Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

John Saucer Jr., 75 John Saucer Jr. of Monroe, an entrepreneur, died Feb. 11. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Bosco.

Patricia A.Sullivan, 64 OAK GROVE — Patricia Ann "Pat" Sullivan, a hair dresser, died Sunday. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Visitation is 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Corner Cemetery near Oak Grove.

Juanita Tharp, 97 BASTROP — Juanita "Granny" Tharp, a homemaker and entertainer, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Pentecostal Church, Bastrop. Visitation is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Stevenson Cemetery, Vaughn Community, under the direction of Golden Funeral Home.

David Thomas, 79 MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — David Thomas, retired, died Feb. 12. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

J.S. Turner, 58 JONESBORO — J.S. "Stevie" Turner, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hodge Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Quitman, under the direction of Edmonds, Jonesboro.

Carolyn S. Ward, 68 FARMERVILLE — Carolyn Sue Ward, a retired medical transcriptionist, died Sunday. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at D'Arbonne Church of Christ, Farmerville. Burial will be in Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Totsy Williams, 87 BASTROP — Totsy Williams, a homemaker, died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Wiles, Jerry Burkett: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, Monroe Woodruff, Billy R.: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Riser Funeral Home, Olla.

Feb 20, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Rufus Henry (PaPaw) Hobbs Funeral Services for Rufus Henry "Papaw" Hobbs, 95, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, February 20, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Woods Watson and Rev. Jesse Barnett officiating. Interment will be held in the Walnut Grove Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. On February 26, 1917, Rufus Henry "Papaw" Hobbs was born to Lena Frith Hobbs and Isaac Henry Hobbs. He was one of nine children from Okaloosa. In 1942, Rufus was drafted into the 80th Infantry with the United States Army. In 1944, he received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart for his valor and sacrifice during WWII. Rufus met the love of his life, Margie Christeen Fallin. They married on April 4, 1947 and enjoyed sixty-five years of marriage. Rufus spent 10 years at the owner of Hobbs Air Conditioning and retired from United Gas Company in 1968. Rufus' life included his passion for gardening and loving his grandchildren. He had a smile for everyone, a joke to play on anyone, and the best tasting tomatoes in the state of Louisiana. He is preceded in death by five sisters and three brothers. Rufus is survived by his wife, Christeen Hobbs; children, Jerry and Pamela Hobbs of Knoxville, TN, Shirley and Steve Brooks of Lawrenceville, GA, Larry and Gail Hobbs of West Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Becca and Jess Barnett, Caroline and Brad Irving, Kyle Brooks and Zach Hobbs; two honorary grandchildren, Jacob and Amanda Hatten; and three great-grandchildren, Gracie, Joel, and Westley. Pallbearers will be Mr. Hobbs family members. Honorary Pallbearers will be the members of Drennan's Coffee Club and the Purple Heart Chapter 331. Visitation will be held from 9:00AM until service time Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. The family would like to offer special thanks to Louisiana Hospice for the care of Mr. Hobbs. Memorials may be given to Louisiana Hospice Care or the Purple Heart Chapter 331. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 20, 2013

Mrs. Totsy Williams Funeral services for Mrs. Totsy Williams, 87, of Bastrop, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, February 21, 2013, at our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Rev. Sebastian Kallarackal officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Mrs. Williams passed away Monday, February 18, 2013, at Morehouse General Hospital. She was a lifetime member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Williams; and son-in-law, James Buffington. Survivors include her three daughters, Cherry Evans of Houston, TX, Carol Taylor and husband Karl of Lafayette, LA, and Peggy Buffington of Monroe; five grandchildren, Jay White and wife Stephanie, Laney Hanley and husband John, Ryan Taylor and wife Kelly, Ali Harrington and husband Marcus, and Maggie Sistrunk and husband Thomas; and eight great grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to your favorite charity . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 20, 2013

Feb 21, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Diane Sylvester Schmitt Brown Funeral mass for Diane S. Brown, 85, of West Monroe will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, February 21, 2013 at St. Paschal's Catholic Church. Father David Richter will officiate. Interment will take place at St. Paschal's Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Diane Brown was born April 21, 1927 in Derry, PA and passed away February 19, 2013 in West Monroe. She was preceded in death by her parents, Camillo and Ellen Sylvester, and all of her siblings, Vig, Arthur, Ardwin, Jean, Louise, Mary and Edna. She is survived by her four children, Susan Foreman, Babs Oakley, Nancy Parsons-Hatfield, Douglas Schmitt, their spouses, Larry Foreman, Brian Hatfield and Jan

Schmitt, her seven grandkids, Jason Placke, Valerie Placke, Camille Parsons, Ben Parsons, Alexandria Schmitt, Ethan Schmitt and Emma Kate Schmitt, and her two great grandkids Marley McClanahan and Finn Placke. Diane was highly educated, receiving a B.S. in Home Economics from Seton Hill College 1949 and an M.S. in Chemistry from the State University of Iowa 1951 and a B.A. in Elementary Education from St. Mary's Dominican College 1978. She was a great teacher beginning with teaching college dietetics, teaching piano, opening and operating her own private K thru 6th grade school and finally retiring from the LA State Public Education System. She was an accomplished pianist, bowler, gardener, artist and seamstress. Pallbearers will be 122nd ASOS LA Air National Guardsmen. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital. Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 21, 2013

Melba Johnson Jones Funeral services for Melba Jones, age 80, of Ruston, will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, February 22, 2013 at Temple Baptist Church in Ruston, LA.Officiating the service will be Rev. David Abernathy. Interment will follow at Pines Memorial Cemetery in Ruston,under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Melba was a career CPA and a member of Temple Baptist Church. Her hobbies included cooking and playing duplicate bridge where she achieved the level of Life Master of Bridge. She died as a result of an automobile accident in Ruston. Melba was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Jones. She is survived by sons:Michael Jones and wife Pam of Ruston, LA; Gregory Jones and wife Karin,of Vicksburg, MS;grandchildren:Patrick Jones of Denver, CO; Jonathan Jones of Oxford, MS; Caty Jones of Ruston, LA; Michelle Landry and husband Jacob of Baton Rouge, LA; and William Jones of Ruston, LA. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be James Davison, Jim Davison, Steve Davison, J.V. Jones, Modell Robinson, and Reagan Sutton. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until service time at Temple Baptist Church in Ruston. Memorials may be sent to Temple Baptist Church or the charity of donors choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA. Published in The News Star on February 21, 2013

Kevin Dwayne Little Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. Kevin Dwayne Little, 38, of Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, February 22, 2013, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA with Rev. Robert Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the McKnight Memorial Park Cemetery in Holly Ridge, LA. Mr. Kevin Little was born on December 19, 1974 in Monroe, LA and passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2013, following a vehicular accident. Kevin was a graduate of Sterlington High School and Career Technical College. He was employed as a Rad Tech at Southeast Pain Associates in Lafayette, LA. Kevin was an avid fan of all things Saints and LSU. He enjoyed watching and texting about the football games with his best friend, Jason Gray. Mr. Little is preceded in death by his brother, William V. Little, Jr. of Delhi, LA. Survivors include his father, Mr. William (Bill) V. Little, Sr. and mother, Mrs. Esther Faye Little of Monroe, LA; his sister and husband, Amy and Daryl Giddens of Monroe, AL; two nephews and wife, Thomas and Gina Giddens of Norwalk, CA, and Matthew Giddens of Monroe, LA; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Pallbearers will be cousins, Cory Hough, James Little, Ricky Little, John Little, Darrell Owens, and Waylon Morris. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday 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 February 21, 2013

Charles Wesley "Charlie" Miller Funeral services for Mr. Charles Wesley "Charlie" Miller, 83, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday February 21, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church in West Monroe with Rev. Jon Tellifero officiating. Graveside Services will be held at 2:30 PM at the Coax Cemetery in Baskin, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mr. Miller was born in Franklin Parish, LA on November 7, 1929 and died in Monroe, LA on February 19, 2013. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Miller worked for Ford, Bacon and Davis for 25 years as a Draftsman in the Engineering Department. He also worked for Simons Eastern Engineering, and RSH Engineers, checking drafts and designs. Mr. Miller was an avid bowler, bowling with a team sponsored by Ford, Bacon and Davis. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noah A. Miller; mother-in-law, Mrs. James Edward Shipman; brothers, Cecil H. Miller and Billy R. Miller; and by his God child, Ginger Broadway Christy. Survivors include his wife, Nadine Shipman Miller; sons, Mark Wesley Miller and Paul Edward Miller; grandson, Noah Wesley Miller and his mother, Erica Noblit; sister-in-law, Janet Shipman Tims and husband, J.T; nieces, Terri L. Shipman Hill, Laura Lynn Miller, and Teresa Tims Sears; and his nephews, Tommy T. Tims, J. Larry Tims, Mickey Alan Tims, Deryl Shipman and Tommy Miller. Pallbearers will be Jeff Wolf, Wes Hill, James Richardson, Gary Stroud, Ward Miller, and Miller Watson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joe Jacobs, Richard Soignier, Bob Hinson, and Steve Swander. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church West Monroe, Children and Youth Departments; Methodist Children's Home or to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until Service Time on Thursday at First United Methodist Church West Monroe, LA. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 21, 2013

William Marion Snyder III Service for William Marion Snyder III, 65 of Richardson, TX will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 22, 2013 in the Chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro, LA, with Rev. Frances Guy officiating. Interment will follow in Providence Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of Winnsboro. Mr. Snyder was an electrical engineer and passed away on February 16, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, William Marion Snyder II. Survivors include: Wife: Linda Snyder of Richardson, TX. Mother: Mrs. Guion Snyder of Winnsboro, LA.; Brother: Campbell H. Snyder of Austin, TX.; Brother: Stephen Bowie Snyder of Los Gatos, CA.; Sister: Guion Snyder Pitts of Lumberton, TX.; Granddaughter: Rachel Pitts Gunn; Grandson: Colin David Pitts; Aunt: Luella Snyder of Winnsboro, LA.; Uncle: Ben Bowie of Lafayette, LA. Pallbearers are: Stephen Bowie Snyder, Campbell H. Snyder, Ed Bowie, John Metz, Eugene Wilkerson and Randy Metz. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. till time of service on Friday, February 22, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Online condolences may be made at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on February 21, 2013

Versie L. Atlas, 70 LAKE PROVIDENCE — Versie Lee Atlas, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Friday at Harris Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gaither Memorial Cemetery.

Huey Chelette, 83 BASTROP — Huey Chelette, a retired International Paper Co. employee, died Tuesday. Services are 4 p.m. Friday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Fay Donivan, 71 BASTROP —Fay Donivan died Monday. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Other arrangements are incomplete.

Lee G. Foster, 80 MER ROUGE — Lee G. Foster, formerly of Pioneer, an auto mechanic, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New Prospect Baptist Church near Pioneer. Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Jimmy Griffin, 74 BASTROP — Jimmy Griffin, a General Motors worker, died Feb. 13. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Eudora Missionary Baptist Church, Mer Rouge. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Debrah J. Harris, 53 Debrah J. Harris of Monroe, a cashier, died Saturday. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Friday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Edna R. Herring, 66 TALLULAH — Edna Ruth Herring died Friday. Services are noon Saturday at First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 11 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Doris A. Hofford, 80 BASTROP —Doris Arline Hofford, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

John M. Ingles, 80 CHALMETTE — John Mosley Ingles, an engineer, died Saturday. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Friday at Sharon Cemetery, Sikes. Visitation is 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Friday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield.

Louis T. McClanahan, 79 Louis T. McClanahan of Monroe, a security guard, died Thursday. Services are noon Saturday at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Vickie W. McConnell, 45 JACKSON — Vickie Wallace McConnell, formerly of Winnsboro, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Clarence A. Meredith Jr., 93 GRAYSON — Clarence Ansley "Little John" Meredith Jr., retired logging truck driver, died Tuesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Old Union Cemetery.

Julie K. Mullican, 87 BASKIN — Julie K. Mullican, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Prewitt Cemetery, near Mangham.

Orval E. Roberts, 85 GRAYSON — Orval Evon Roberts died Tuesday. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roberts Cemetery, Kelly.

Florence 'Nan' Salisbury, 88 Florence Annette "Nan" Drew Salisbury of Monroe, an executive director for the Girl Scout Council, died Feb. 6. Services are incomplete under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mary W. Townsend, 100 WINNSBORO — Mary Wollerson Townsend, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Wayside Pentecostal Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Park Cemetery.

J.W. Wilson, 84 WINNSBORO — J. W. "Bob" Wilson, a heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Coax Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Brown, Diane: 11 a.m. Thursday, St. Paschal's Catholic Church, West Monroe. Goldsby, Melvie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Alto. Handy, Jimmie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Lebrun, Mary F. Still: 2 p.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Little, Kevin: 2 p.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. Moss, Billie: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Snyder III, William Marion: 2 p.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Starr Sr., Prentice: 2 p.m. Saturday, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Turner, Azeal "Zip" Shows: 10 a.m. Thursday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro. Williams, Totsy: 10 a.m. Thursday, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Monroe.

Feb 22, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Floyce Roberts Childress Floyce Roberts Childress, born January 13, 1920, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at the Haven Nursing Home in Columbia, Louisiana. Floyce was a member of Grayson Baptist Church, but has spent 8 of the last ten years as a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Floyce graduated from Kelly High School in 1937 and was married to Melvis Childress in 1941. She spent her early years taking care of her children and eventually became a cosmetologist. After retiring as a hairdresser, Floyce became interested in art, crafts, and sewing. She assisted Melvis in their restaurant, Maplehill Smokehouse, in Kelly, Louisiana and also worked in her craft, sewing and art shop, The Gingerbread Junction, next door. She was known locally for her chocolate pies, piled high with meringue.yce was preceded in death by: Melvis Childress, her husband; parents, John Nelson and Minnie Newsom Roberts; sister, Audie Mayes; brothers, Doyle, Claude, Laverne and Orval Roberts; grandchildren, Duncan Childress and Mike Davis. Survived by children: Pat Minard and husband Larry of West Monroe: Virginia Gough and husband Ronnie of Baton Rouge; Linda Davis of Baton Rouge; Doyle Childress and wife Lee of Las Vegas, Nevada; JoAn Childress of Kelly, and Tony Childress and his wife Dianne of Kelly. Sisters-in-law: Nita Roberts and Betty Girod Roberts. Grandchildren: Randy Minard, Jay Minard, both of Kelly; Brian Gough and wife Kristie of Destrehan, LA; Lisa Webb and husband Steve of Mt. Pleasant, TX; Lindsey Davis and husband Grady of Stillwater, OK; Jamie Davis and Brenda of Pittsburg, TX; Lee Adkins and wife Jan of Kelly. LA; Bob Adkins of Columbia, LA; Kristin Kenworthy and husband Sloan of Columbia, LA. Great Grandchildren: Dolph Minard, Brent Gough, Bryce Gough, Kandis Segari, Kayla Segari, Johnathon Segari, Nemen Wilson, Chesney Davis, Landry Davis, and Trevor Stewart. Great Grandchildren: Laykin Wilson and Kinley Wilson. Services will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Riser Funeral Home Chapel in Columbia, Louisiana with Bro. Jack McKeithen and Bro. Russell McClary officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Roberts' Cemetery in Kelly, Louisiana. Pallbearers: Randy Minard, Jay Minard, Brian Gough, Jamie Davis, Bob Adkins, Lee Adkins. Honorary Pallbearers: Grady Davis, Sloan Kenworthy, Dolph Minard. Online condolences may be sent to www.riserfuneralhomes.com Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on February 22, 2013

Mr. Richard Frost Funeral services for Mr. Richard Frost, 80 of Columbia, LA are 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 23, 2013 in the Chapel of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Rev. David Sisson officiating. Interment follows at St. Paschal's Cemetery under the direction of the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Richard was born March 5, 1932 in Rayville, LA and passed away February 20, 2013 in Columbia, LA. He was a mechanic and retired antique store owner and was of the Methodist faith. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and seven brothers and sisters. He is survived by his special friend, Norma Brady; son, Richard Frost Sr. (Cathy); daughter, Suzie Luther (George, Sr.); granddaughter, Susan Frost; grandsons; Richard Frost, Jr., George Luther Jr. (Jamie), Jeremy Luther (Rhonda), Jon Luther (Stacy); sister, Jessie Lee McGough (Monty); brother, Arvis Froust (Helen); 10 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Matthew Moore, Jesus Zavalia, Richard Frost Jr., George Luther III, Jeremy Luther and Gage Kolb. Honorary pallbearer are George Luther Jr. and Wesley Jones. Visitation is Friday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfunerahomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 22, 2013

Sidney Raye Hamilton Funeral services for Sidney Raye Monroe Hamilton, 86, of Houston, Texas will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2013, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 623 Highway 80 East, Monroe, Louisiana, with Reverend Bruce Rux officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, Louisiana. Mrs. Hamilton was born June 1, 1926 in West Monroe, Louisiana and passed away February 15, 2013 in Houston, Texas. His little 'pink rose' (as he would call her) was preceded in death by her loving husband Joseph Benton Hamilton, her parents Edna Raye Heider Monroe and Sidney James Monroe and her sister Mary Ann Monroe Moncrief. Sidney Raye grew up in West Monroe, Louisiana and graduated from Ouachita Parish High School. She then attended Louisiana Polytechnic Institute (now Louisiana Tech University), earning a bachelor's degree in Home Economics. While attending Tech, she was an active member of Alpha Chi Omega. Following graduation from Tech, she taught elementary school in Monroe. Sidney Raye left Monroe and moved to New Orleans where she lived for 30 years to raise her family. She then moved to Houston with her husband to be near her family. Our southern belle loved and adored her family, her close friends and sincerely cherished time with them. She found much pleasure in live theatre, concerts, museums and movies. She 'loved' chocolate, family barbecues, crawfish boils, and any excuse to go back home to indulge in New Orleans cuisine. The few years spent as a travel agent lead her to a lifetime flying or cruising to all corners of the world. Sidney Raye was a beloved member of the First Presbyterian Church of Kingwood in Kingwood, Texas since 1995. As a young woman, she enjoyed playing tennis, sailing, and looked forward to a challenging game of bridge. She was just as at home dining at the Four Seasons as she was enjoying her daddy's fried catfish on Lake St. John. Our "Grandmommy" was a woman who loved fine fashion, late night television, sleepovers, and her notorious "three-hour-coffee-talks" in the morning. She was a woman who could say a thousand words with a simple look. Sidney Raye Hamilton was also very active in her retirement community taking day trips and joining in on other fun and exciting functions with many special friends. Her gift to all was that she made everyone she met feel very special and was truly interested in them. She would never forget a birthday or that important event of yours. You always knew she cared. We will miss her sweet smile, soft voice and cute laugh. We'll miss her kisses and big hugs. We will miss watching her cuddle her little great granddaughter Maggie. We will miss the famous 'Monroe' good-bye wave standing at her front door with that big smile as you pulled out her driveway. We will deeply miss her! John 14:27 Peace I leave you, my Peace I give to you. Rest in peace Sidney Raye! God Bless you. We love you! Survivors include her children: James Marion Rhodes and wife Cindy, Suzanne Raye Rhodes Hatcher and husband John; two grandchildren, Stephanie Michelle Rhodes Lowe and husband James Michael, and Allison Ashley Rhodes; one great granddaughter Margaret 'Maggie' Anne Lowe all of Houston, Texas; niece, Mary Ashley Moncrief Daw and husband Andrew Keith of Jacksonville; nephew, Clay Moncrief and partner Brian Northcutt of Monroe; aunts, Lucille Shaner of Orlando, and Irene Case of Monroe; a large and loving extended family including cousin Emma Jean King Goslin of Olla; treasured family friends Doretha Hughes of Monroe and Michael Scott Caravantes of Houston. Visitation will be from 12 noon until service time at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum chapel in Monroe. Reception following funeral will be held at the Bayou DeSiard Country Club, 3501 Forsythe Ave, Monroe, LA 71201. (318) 323-5136 Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 22, 2013

Clarence A. "Little John" Meredith, Jr. Funeral services for Clarence Ansley "Little John" Meredith, Jr., age 93 of Grayson, LA will be held at 2 PM Saturday, February 23, 2013 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, LA with Bro. Larry Adkins and Chaplain Danny Hawthorne officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Union Cemetery in Grayson, LA. Visitation will be Friday, February 22, 2013 from 5 PM to 9 PM at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia. Mr. Meredith was born on April 11, 1919 in Sikes, LA to the union of Clarence A. Meredith, Sr. and Julia Fluitt Meredith and passed from this life on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Haven Nursing Center in Columbia, LA. He was a retired logging truck driver and a member of Christians Sharing Christ Church in Clarks, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Guy Meredith, Big John Meredith, Samuel "Bugs" Meredith and Bud Meredith; sisters: Rubye Mae Johnston, Pearl Johnston and Mary Medaries and sons-in-law: Shannon Laffoon and Jerry Dale Wyles. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 40 years, Vertie Sanders Meredith; son, Jerry and Amanda Meredith; step-children: Linda and Jeff Shumaker, Shelia Laffoon, Larry and Chyrl Adkins, Gary "Red" and Grace Adkins and Jim and Angie Shirley; grandchildren: Cheryl and Mike Strange, Lyn and Tonya Meredith, Carmen and Brian Head, Sloan and Nancy Wyles, April and Steven Black, Katie Laffoon and Gary Jones, Jordan Laffoon and Whitney Love, Danyelle and Kendall Ward, Larry Wayne and Mechelle Adkins, William and Lisa Adkins, Lee and Jan Adkins, Bob Adkins, Marcus Shirley, Bonnie Nugent, Elizabeth Bingham and Jamie Shirley; great-grandchildren: Katy Lee Strange, Ethan Meredith, Eli Head, Collin Wyles, Michael Black, Macie Black, Leah Ward, Aubrey Ward, Madison Adkins, Dylan Adkins, Gracie Adkins, Logan Adkins, Jake Adkins, Marcus "Bugs" Shirley; great-great-grandchild, Callie Jo Strange and his special Babies (his dogs): Poppie, Sophie and Max. Pallbearers will be Lyn Meredith, Sloan Wyles, Jordan Laffoon, Steven Black, William Adkins and Larry Wayne Adkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Meredith, Michael Black, Eli Head, Ethan Meredith and Collin Wyles. The family would like to give a special thank you to the following people for their love, support and care of Little John: Charles Meredith, Skipper and Linda Carter, caregiver, Jennifer Bass, Haven Nursing Center and First Choice Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.riserfuneralhomes.com. Riser Funeral Home Columbia, LA Published in The News Star on February 22, 2013

Florence Annette (Nan) Drew Salisbury A memorial service for Florence Annette (Nan) Drew Salisbury, 88, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 23, 2013 at First United Methodist Church, 3900 Loop Road, Monroe, LA with Dr. Larry Stafford officiating. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 12 p.m. in the church parlor. Nan Salisbury was a lifetime resident of Monroe, LA. She was born September 6, 1924, to James Schultz and Annette Brown Drew. Her grandfather, T.O. Brown, was a founder of Northeast Junior College (ULM) and was Superintendent of Ouachita Parish School System in which Nan spent her primary and secondary schools years. She continued her education at Northeast Junior College and Randolph-Macon Woman's College in Lynchburg, VA. In 1945 she was married to John Arthur Salisbury until his death in 1982. Nan was a Member of First United Methodist Church of Monroe, serving as Administrative Board Chairman and Lay Leader. She also served as the first director and kindergarten teacher of First United Methodist Day School. Nan is survived by her four children: son, Dr. John Drew Salisbury and Gayle of Missoula, MT; daughter, Marianne Salisbury Jones and Dr. Floyd T. of Monroe, LA; son, Dr. James Arthur Salisbury and Jan of Morganton, NC; and son, Dr. Charles Robert Salisbury and Peggy of Mobile, AL. Nan's grandchildren are: Sarah and Tyler Salisbury; Elizabeth and Carrie Jones; Mary Drew Breiten and husband, Richard; Lauren and Barrett Salisbury; Jill Osmerg and husband, Lars; Stephen and David Kreller; and Drew and Daniel Salisbury. Great grandchildren are Florence Martinez and Henry Breiten. Nan was a member of Girl Scouts for fifty-nine years as a volunteer, twenty-eight of which she served as the Executive Director of Silver Waters Council. She was on the Board of St. Patrick's Psychiatric Hospital, a fifty year member of Ft. Miro Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution and the Colonial Dames, and was a sustaining member of the Junior League of Monroe. Her hobbies included history, photography, tennis, bicycle riding, travel, and spending time with friends and family. Nan is remembered especially for making everyone she met feel loved and like family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Monroe, Methodist Children's Home of Ruston, Friends of Ouachita Public Library, or a charity of the donor's choice . Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 22, 2013

Mrs. Mary Wollerson Townsend Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Wollerson Townsend, 100, will be 2pm Saturday February 23, 2013 at Wayside Pentecostal Church. Officiating the service with be Bishop Norris Poole and Rev. Tommy Cotten ; honorary minister will be Rev. Wayne Smith. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Park Cemetery near Winnsboro. Mrs. Townsend began her life journey on June 16, 1912 and continued her spiritual journey on Wednesday Morning February 20, 2013 at her home after an extended illness. She was a native and resident of the Wayside Community, a homemaker and a caregiver; a charter member of Wayside Pentecostal Church. Devoted wife of the late Floyd Townsend Sr. Beloved mother of Pauline T. Clark and the late Floyd Townsend Jr.; mother-in-law of Billy R. Clark and the late Johnnie Mae Herrington Townsend; sister of Alton Wollerson and Oneida Smith and the late Julia, Aubrey, Evelyn, T. B., Osse, Samuel, Holland and Tilda; grandmother of Mike, Dena, Greg and Melanie; also survived by 10 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, host of nieces and nephews and special caregivers Ada Hutto, Debbie Brown, Wanda Ferris, and Darlene Davis. Visitation for friends will be Friday 6pm until 8pm at the church. Memorials preferred to the Wayside Church Building Fund. Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Conducting the service will be funeral directors with Comers of Ferriday, Gill First National Winnsboro, Griffin West Monroe and Heritage New Orleans. Online guest book www.griffinfuneralhome.net Published in The News Star on February 22, 2013

Joyce Bagwell, 83 HOMER — Joyce Bagwell died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, Homer. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Homer. Burial will be in Alabama Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Choudrant.

James S. Dewitt, 47 IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — James Slate Dewitt, formerly of Monticello, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Monticello Southern Baptist Church, Monticello. Visitation is 1 p.m. Friday until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Fay Donivan, 71 BASTROP — Fay Donivan died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery, West Monroe.

Mary A. Gilbert, 90 BASTROP — Mary Alice Gilbert, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Golden Funeral Home. Visitation is 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery.

Edna R. Herring, 66 TALLULAH — Edna R. Herring died Friday. Services are noon Saturday at First Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation is 11 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Shelley Mae Johnson, 53 TALLULAH — Shelley Mae "Mae-Mae" Johnson, a retired teacher, died Feb. 14. Services are 1 a.m. Saturday at Palestine Missionary Baptist Church. Wake service is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery.

Larry Kingery, 60 QUITMAN — Larry Kingery died Feb. 6. Graveside services are 2:30 p.m. Friday at Fellowship Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Southern Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Janet Lewis, 60 FARMERVILLE — Janet Lewis, a Mary Kay representative, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

Annie M. Madison, 66 Annie Mary Madison of Monroe, an educator with Monroe City School System, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood.

Thelma Nimmers, 66 BASTROP — Thelma Nimmers, a homemaker, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Harold Royal, 45 VICKSBURG, Miss. — Harold Royal, a service specialist, died Monday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Tallulah. Wake service is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home, Tallulah. Burial will be in New Oakwood Cemetery, Tallulah.

Marty Len Ruth, 48 BASTROP — Marty Len Ruth died Wednesday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Cox Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, near Hamburg, Ark.

Shalaun Swayzer, 41 LONG BEACH, Calif. — Shalaun Swayzer, formerly of Winnsboro, a nurse, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church. Visitation is 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Burial will be in Sims Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Richardson and Sims Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Victor West, 51 ARLINGTON, Texas — Victor West, formerly of Oak Grove, retired from the Veterans Administration, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Atlas, Versie Lee: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Providence. Chelette, Huey: 4 p.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Foster, Lee G.: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Prospect Baptist Church, Bear Skin Community, near Pioneer. Goldsby, Melvie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Alto. Handy, Jimmie: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Harris, Debrah J.: 11 a.m. Friday, Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe. Hofford, Doris Arline: 2 p.m. Saturday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Ingles, John Mosley: 1 p.m. Friday, Sharon Cemetery, Sikes. Lebrun, Mary F. Still: 2 p.m. Friday, Golden Funeral Home, Bastrop. Little, Kevin: 2 p.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe. McClanahan, Louis T.: noon Saturday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Meredith Jr., Clarence Ansley "Little John": 2 p.m. Saturday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Moss, Billie: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe. Mullican, Julie K.: 11 a.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Roberts, Orval Evon: 11 a.m. Friday, Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. Snyder III, William Marion: 2 p.m. Friday, Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro. Starr Sr., Prentice: 2 p.m. Saturday, Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe. Townsend, Mary Wollerson: 2 p.m. Saturday, Wayside Pentecostal Church, near Winnsboro. Wilson, J. W. "Bob": 10 a.m. Friday, Gill First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Feb 23 , 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Ruth Carol "Roosty" Hinchliffe Ruth Carol "Roosty" Hinchliffe, 67, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2013. She is survived by her sister, Mary A. and husband, George "Red" Freeman of North Little Rock, AR and brother, Hal Holton Hinchliffe and wife, Miriam of Monroe, LA; four nephews, Holton Hinchliffe, Will Hinchliffe, David Kelley and Brad Kelley; four great-nephews, Tyler, Grant, Brice and Laine Kelley. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willanna Holton Hinchliffe and Reginald Hinchliffe. A celebration of life will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 at Friendly Chapel Church 116 S. Pine, North Little Rock, AR. Burial will be at a later date in Thornton, TX. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Friendly Chapel Church. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home a Smith Family Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com Published in The News Star on February 23, 2013

Janet Sue Lewis Funeral services for Mrs. Janet Sue Lewis, age 60, of Farmerville, will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, February 24, 2013 at the Chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville. Officiating the service will be Rev. Tim Johnson. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens Cemetery in West Monroe, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Farmerville. Janet Sue Lewis was born on August 23, 1952 and passed away on February 20, 2013. She was preceded in death by one brother. She is survived by six sisters, and her parents;Husband Lyle Lewis, her children:Matthew and Falecia Ice of Farmerville, LA; Scott and Maria Shreve of Calhoun, LA;Toby and Sherri Shreve of Calhoun, LA; Martin and Sandra Cruz of Arcadia, LA; Julie and John Bridenstine of Houston, TX;Robbie and Kim Lewis of Houston, TX;Angie Danna of Houston, TX;Ashley and Jeremy Blake of Houston, TX; Rebecca Norsworthy of Pioneer, LA; David and Dana O'Mary of Monroe, LA;Sherry Lewis of Brandon, MS; twenty five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Shane Sepulvado, Austin Sepulvado, Brandon Sepulvado, David Maples, Delaney Lewis, Matt Smith, and Mark Woods. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 23, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Farmerville, LA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Farmerville, LA. Published in The News Star on February 23, 2013

Feb 24 , 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Sylvia Bruce Brown Sylvia Bruce Brown, born January 22, 1918 was a native of Galvez, La and a resident of Prairieville, La. Sylvia passed away on February 22, 2013 at the age of 95 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She retired as a bookkeeper from LSU Experimental Station in Plaquemines Parish in 1978. She resided most of her life in Port Sulphur, La where she lived with her husband, Ralph T Brown, Sr and raised their six children. She is survived by her children, Ralph T "Tommy" Brown, Jr and wife Shirley of Clanton, Al; Geneva B Ross and husband Donnie of Kenner, La, James H Brown and wife Marilyn of Kenner, La, Patricia B Davis and husband Roger of Natchez, MS, George F Brown of Baton Rouge and Abbie B Thomas and husband George of Monroe, La. Sylvia was blessed with 13 grandchildren; Danielle Case of Kenner, La, Terri Farris of Clanton, AL, Ralph Ross of Mandeville, La, Kyle Brown of Bay St Louis, MS, Tracy Gati of San Antonia, TX, Joshua Thomas of Monroe, La, Angela Davis of New Orleans, La, Renee Davis of Natchez, MS, Jonathan Thomas of Bossier City, La, Natalie Brown, of Baton Rouge, Rebecca Davis of Ridgeland, MS, Joseph Thomas of Monroe, La, Kaitlin Thomas of Monroe, La, and 10 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews; sister Myrtle Evans of Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Ralph T Brown, Sr; her parents, Lawrence and Effie Bruce; siblings, Libby Maggio, Coleen Nicholas, Sonny Bruce, and Alpha Stevens; grandchildren Craig Brown, Jerry Brown, Mike Brown, and Steve Brown. She was a member of Broussard Grove Baptist Church in Prairieville, La. Visitation will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd, on Monday February 25, 2013 from 12:00pm until service time at 2:00 pm in the chapel by the Rev Charles Marceaux. Burial will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Joshua Thomas, Jonathan Thomas, Joseph Thomas, Ralph Ross, Matthew Ross and Woody Smith. The family would like to thank Heather Gregoire, Farrand Manuel and others for being loving caregivers, Pinnacle Home Health, Dr Kenny Cole and Hospice of Baton Rouge. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Ralph T Brown Scholarship Fund, LSU College of Agriculture, 110 Martin D Woodin Hall, Baton Rouge, La, 70803; Hagar's House, First Grace United Methodist Church, 3401 Canal St, New Orleans, La 70119, Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, La 71211 or the charity of your choice . Greenoaks Funeral Home Baton Rouge, LA Published in The News Star on February 24, 2013

Virgil "Bubbie" Brown Jr. Virgil "Bubbie" Brown Jr., a diesel mechanic from West Monroe was born on November 20, 1933 and went to his heavenly home on February 22, 2013. Funeral services will be 1:00p.m. Monday, February 25, 2013 at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Sister Ann Holmes will be officiating services and Reverend Terry Mims will be assisting. Visitation will be 5-8p.m Sunday evening at Griffin Funeral Home. Bubbie was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Pentecostal faith. He served overseas in Germany with the U.S. Army. Virgil was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil T. and Helen M. Brown and sisters, Betty Jean James and Helen Maurine Oliveaux. Bubbie is surived by his loving wife Margaret H. Brown, daughter, Allison Mobley and husband Dewaine, grandson, Brandon Mobley and wife Candi; great-granddaughter, Bailey Mobley, his brothers, Jimmie H. Brown; John R. Brown; his sisters, Frances Dagett; Maudine Douglas. Also survived by a host of family and friends. online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 24, 2013

Katherine Dianne Burford Services for Katherine Dianne Burford age 55 of Rocky Branch, LA will be Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Visitation for friends and family will be from 12:00 until time of service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Reverend Scott Jennings will be officiating with Billy Joe Youngblood and Reverend Woodson McGuffe assisting. Dianne was born on October 3, 1957 in Franklin Parish, LA to James Paul "Bo" Robinson and Evelyn Lorraine Wiggins. Dianne departed from this earth on Thursday February 21, 2013 at her residence after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her loving family and close friends. Dianne was baptized at First Baptist Church of Bernice and was a true believer in her almighty God. She was retired from Union Parish School System. Friends and family will always remember Dianne's ability to light up a room with her smile and laughter. She had a gift for making everyone feel special and loved. She loved her family and adored her children and grandchildren. Her passions were spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, dancing, Pokeno, and being with friends. She is preceded in death by her step father Bobby Wiggins, mother-in-law, Lavon Burford, father-in-law, Gary Burford, and brother-in-law, Jimmy Averitte of Hallsville, TX; grandparents, James Henry and Josie Evelyn Brumfield and Ed and Ethel Robinson. She is survived by her loving husband of 13 years, Dale Burford; devoted son, Clint Stephenson & special friend Meagan Marsalis; beloved daughter, Natasha Arant & special friend Shane Peters; daughter, Janelle Snellings and husband George, Son, Chad Burford and wife Morgan. She was affectionately known as "Granny" by her 13 precious grandchildren, Emma-Claire Stephenson, Alan-Michael Stephenson, Anna-Grace Stephenson; Lexie Martin and husband Jonathan, Gabby Brown,Mallorey Brown, Chloe Brown, Sallie Jayne Snellings, Georgia Snellings, George Snellings V "Quinn", Blayne Burford, Peyton Burford, Parker Burford, one great-grandchild Madilynn Dianne Martin born February 19, 2013. She is also survived by her parents, beloved James Paul "Bo" Robinson and Mary of Hamburg, AR. Her beloved mother Evelyn Lorraine Wiggins of Shreveport, LA; cherished sisters, Patricia Averitte of Hallsville, TX; Emma Jean Maxwell and husband Charlie of Hermitage, AR; Lori Ann Trevino and husband Robert of Little Rock, AR; Tammy Lowrey and husband David of Sterlington, LA; Tracy Maxwell and husband Russell of Hamburg AR; Wendy Holland and husband Mike of Sterlington, LA. Also other family members that loved her and were special to her heart were her sister-in-law, Janice Gates and husband Aubrey of Rocky Branch; brother -in-law Keith Burford and wife Allyson of West Monroe, LA; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Special recognition of three girlfriends as close as sisters, Jackie Brazzel, Boodro Cobb and Wanda Chapman. The family would like to give a special Thank You to Dale and Dianne's Friends from Rocky Branch that have supported and loved them through this difficult journey. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 24, 2013

Emmett Lee Crawford Funeral services for Emmett Lee Crawford, 86, of Dubach will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 25, 2013 at New Prospect Baptist Church near Dubach with Bro. Mickey Manning, Bro. James Grafton, Bro. Bobby Franklin and Bro. Andy Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Colvin Memorial Cemetary in Unionville under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.Visitation will be held Sunday, February 24, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at New Prospect Baptist Church in Dubach. Emmett Lee Crawford was born to Claude David Crawford and Thelma Alexander Crawford in Hilly community in Lincoln Parish on July 15, 1926. He passed away at sunset on Friday evening, February 22, 2013 at his home in Unionville community near Dubach after a brief illness. Mr. Crawford is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Thelma Crawford. Mr. Crawford is survived by his wife, Jerolyn Grafton Crawford of Dubach, four sons, Davey A. Crawford and wife (Barbara Barham Crawford); Larry L. Crawford and wife (Joyce Popwell Crawford); Stanley G. Crawford and wife (Gail S. Crawford); Rocky L. Crawford; Sheila Crawford Barham and husband (Bill Barham) and Foster- son, Cecil B. Minor, all of Dubach; two sisters, Melba Crawford Barmore and Ruby Crawford Ellis of Dubach; and one brother, J.D. Crawford of Dubach; 6 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Crawford was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church where he served as Senior Deacon and Senior Adult Sunday School Teacher. Mr. Crawford owned Crawford Builders which he took over from his father, Claude Crawford in 1959. He was a self- employed building contractor from 1959 until he retired in 1988 having built many homes in Lincoln Parish area. He was also a cattleman and farmer which are skills that he passed on to all his sons. After retiring from home building, Mr, Crawford oversaw the Lincoln Parish Waterworks District No. 1 in Unionville. He was awarded the Charles L. Porter Award in 2004 for Water Operater of the Year. He was also recognized by the Lincoln Parish Waterworks District No. 1 for dedicated service as Commissioner (1974-1994) and Well Operator (1988-2006) Mr. Crawford was also a World War II Veteran and a member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW). The family appreciates the caring and compassionate care given by Dr. Shane Phillips and Dr. Tommy Smith, the staff of the North Louisiana Medical Center and the VA Hospital of Shreveport, Best Home Health Care and Hospice of Caring Hearts. Pallbearers will be Craig Crawford, Chris George, Clint Crawford, T. J. Johnston, Nicky Barham, and Kerry Gaskin. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jim Colvin, Bill Barham, Davey Crawford, Larry Bullock, and Robert Lonadier. Memorials in his honor may be made to New Prospect Baptist Church Building Fund of Dubach, and the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home in Monroe. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Published in The News Star on February 24, 2013

Britney Dawn Patty Britney Dawn Patty, 26 of Delhi, LA went to her heavenly home on February 22, 2013. A funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday February 25, 2013 at Newton Baptist Church in Delhi. Visitation will be from 5-9p.m. Sunday evening at the church. Burial will be in Newton Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Britney is survived by her son Ethan Carter of Delhi, mother Maryland McVay and step-dad Billy of Delhi, father Mark Wyatt and wife Amanda of Delhi, two sisters, Maranda Mooney of Delhi, and Taylor Wyatt of Baskin, maternal grandparents are Pat Wayne and Mary Patty of Delhi, grandfather, Donald Wyatt of Delhi, grandmother Betty Welke of Lake Charles, aunt Rhonda Kay Addison and husband Howell of Dry Prong, La; numerous cousins. Pallbearers will be Howell Addison, Patrick Addison, Benny Wayne Guerrero, Brandon Mitchell, Raymond Garrett, Samuel McVay online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, La Published in The News Star on February 24, 2013

Lillie E. Sanderson Funeral services for Lillie E. Sanderson, 86, of West Monroe, LA will be Monday, February 25, 2013, at 10:00 AM in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Danny McIlveene officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Mrs. Sanderson was born February 18, 1927, in Baskin, LA to J.C. and Ethel McNair and passed away February 23, 2013, in West Monroe. She was a retired retail sales clerk, and a member of Brownsville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, H.A. Sanderson in 2002; 2 sisters and a brother. Mrs. Sanderson is survived by 2 daughters, Judy Parks (Mike) and Lisa Patton (Donny); granddaughters, Ashley Peel (Daniel), Amber Hardy (Brent), Morgan Patton (Colby Fitch fiancé'), Ariel Patton; grandson, Ryan Parks; great-grandson, Thomas Lee Hardy; a sister, Zelma Phillips; and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ryan Parks, Daniel Peel, Brent Hardy, Jay Phillips, Jeff Phillips and Bart Newman. Honorary pallbearers are Jerry Hester, Stan Newman, Robert Parker and Jerry Hendrix. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 PM Sunday, February 24, 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 February 24, 2013

Jean Williams Funeral services for Jean Williams, 85, of Crowville will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, February 25, 2013 at Crowville First Baptist Church with Rev. Marion Collier, Rev. Gordon Donahoe, Dr. Keith Dowden, Shane Williams, Ann Hyatt and Janet Hoffman officiating. Interment will follow in Delhi Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 P.M. until 10:00 P.M. Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Gill First National Funeral Home. Mrs. Jean Walters Williams passed away Friday February 22, 2013 at Our Lady of the Lake hospital in Baton Rouge after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband Billy Ray Williams; her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Walters and sister Jan Kent of Zachary. She was born in Memphis, TN September 7, 1927 and moved to Franklin Parish at a very young age where she resided until her death. Mrs. Williams was very active in her church, serving as Sunday school teacher, song director and also as W. M. U. director in Deer Creek Association for over fifty years. Our mother touched so many lives, which are too numerous to count through her service to the lord. She was so loved and will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Survivors include three sons: Billy G. Williams and wife Ethel, Danny R. Williams and wife Paula, Guy S. Williams and wife Maria; three sisters: Mrs. Jerry Fousse; Mrs. Jackie Boyd and husband Baker; Mrs. Jo Anne Diebold and husband Joe; 12 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Ronny Fousse, Joey Smith, Robert Strickland, Chad Williams, Joey Williams and Shane Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Boyd, Greg Diebold, Nick Poulos and Sean Williams. Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com. Gill First National Winnsboro, LA Published in The News Star on February 24, 2013

Karen Blake, 50 LAGRANGE, Ind. — Karen O'Neal Blake, formerly of Delhi, a sales representative for a manufactured housing company, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Delhi.

Katherine Burford, 55 ROCKY BRANCH — Katherine Dianne Burford died Thursday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is noon until service time Sunday under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Patsy Dupuy, 64 WINNSBORO — Patsy Dupuy, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Elsie Graves, 73 WINNSBORO — Elsie Graves, a homemaker, died Saturday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.

W. Harper Gaushell, 68 W. Harper Gaushell of Monroe, professor of marriage and family therapy at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

Janet Lewis, 60 FARMERVILLE — Janet Lewis, Mary Kay Representative, died Wednesday. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Burial will be in Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens, West Monroe.

Edith Southern, 69 RAYVILLE — Edith Joy Southern, a retired waitress, died Friday. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Greer Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Dan V. Spring Sr., 88 JONESBORO — Dan V. Spring Sr., an ironworker, died Friday. Services are 3 p.m. Monday at Hodge Baptist Church, Hodge. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Sunday at Edmonds Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gayla Traina Cemetery.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Hammond, Glennie Pearl: 2 p.m. Sunday at Southern Funeral Home, Winnfield. Key, Christy: 3 p.m. Sunday, Wesson Cemetery, Junction City, Ark. Martin, Helen A.: 10 a.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Roberson, Hazel Bradley: 3 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Tallulah. Robinson, Beaulah "Boo" L.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Faith Baptist Church, Bastrop. Spurlock, Connie Pardue: 2 p.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Feb 25, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Virgil Brown Jr., 79 Virgil "Bubbie" Brown Jr. of West Monroe, a diesel mechanic, died Friday. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Griffin Funeral Home in West Monroe. Burial is in Mulhearn Memorial Park.

Patsy L. Dupuy, 64 WINNSBORO — Patsy L. Dupuy, a homemaker, died Saturday. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial is in Ogden Cemetery. Ruth Hathaway, 85 Ruth Hathaway of Monroe, a homemaker, died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Annie Henderson-Grant, 79 CHATHAM — Annie Marie Henderson-Grant, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Services are at 10 a.m. Monday at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Chatham. Visitation is 9-10 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in Mount Moriah Cemetery in Chatham under the direction of King's Funeral Home of Ruston.

Jack D. Merritt, 87 NEWELLTON — Jack Dakota Merritt, a retired construction worker, died Sunday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First United Pentecostal Church of Newellton. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial is in Merritt Family Cemetery under the direction of Youngs Community Memorial Home.

Britney D. Patty, 26 DELHI — Britney Dawn Patty died Friday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Newton Baptist Church in Delhi. Burial will be in Newton Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James Poindexter, 57 James "Ron" Poindexter of West Monroe, an environmental engineer at Angus Dow Chemical, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe

Lillie E. Sanderson, 86 Lillie E. Sanderson of West Monroe, a retired retail sales clerk, died Saturday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Burial is in Greenwood Cemetery, Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Hattie S. Small, 93 JONESBORO — Hattie Stewart Small, a retired small business owner, died Sunday. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Lucy Catholic Cemetery in Hodge under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Roy J. Stewart, 50 FARMERVILLE — Roy J. Stewart, a truck driver, died Saturday. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Harris Cemetery, Crowville, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Georgia B. Williamson, 89 WINNSBORO — Georgia B. Williamson, a homemaker, died Sunday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Lone Cedar Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial is in Lone Cedar Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

Jean W. Williams, 85 CROWVILLE — Jean Walters Williams, a homemaker, died Friday. Services will be from 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church Crowville. Burial is in Delhi Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Martin, Helen A.: 10 a.m. Monday, Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Ruston. Robinson, Beaulah "Boo" L.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Faith Baptist Church, Bastrop. Spring, Dan V. Sr.: 3 p.m. Monday, Hodge Baptist Church, Hodge. Spurlock, Connie Pardue: 2 p.m. Monday, Edmonds Funeral Home, Jonesboro.

Feb 26, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Dr. W. Harper Gaushell Dr. W. Harper Gaushell, Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy for the past 33 years at the University of Louisiana, Monroe, age 68, passed away suddenly Friday morning, February 22, 2013. He was raised in Baton Rouge and graduated from Baton Rouge High School. He received his undergraduate degree from LSU, two graduate degrees from Northeast Louisiana University and his doctorate degree from the University of Houston. He is survived by his wife, Bev Roberts Gaushell, of Monroe; daughter, Kelsey Gaushell Bufkin and husband Jon of Murfreesboro, TN; son, Morgan Harper Gaushell of Monroe; brother, Charles Gaushell and wife, Anne of Ruston; and sister, Susan Jones of San Miguel, Mexico. Harper is also survived by six nieces: Lisa Grafton, Laura Schieffer, Mandy Redwine, Lauren Hankla, Kelley Roberts and Christie Barnard; four nephews: Charles Gaushell, Harper Jones, James Bailey, Clinton Jones; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Kaye and Jimmy Redwine and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, David and Dara Roberts. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Kitty Gaushell; sister-in-law, Renee Roberts Barnard; nephews, Joseph Harper Gaushell and Jake Redwine. He was a loving father, friend and mentor to all that knew him. The world is a better place because of the impact he had on so many lives. Visitation will be held Friday, March 1st at 1:30 PM at the ULM Nursing Building auditorium on University Avenue. A memorial service will follow at 2:30 PM in the auditorium under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice in Harper's honor. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 26, 2013

James "Ron" Poindexter Funeral service celebrating the life of James "Ron" Poindexter, 57, of West Monroe, Louisiana, will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Fair Park Baptist Church in West Monroe with Rev. Waymond Warren officiating. The family invites everyone to attend a celebration reception immediately following the service in the reception hall at Fair Park Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Tuesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA. Ron was born on December 20, 1955 in West Monroe, Louisiana and passed away after suffering a massive stroke on February 23, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Dell Poindexter. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Dianna Perry Poindexter; his children, Cara Brown and husband, Hunter Brown, Kellen Poindexter, and Amy Poindexter; his adored grandchildren, Andrew Archer (Papa's Buddy), Bailor Brown (Papa's Sunshine) and Carlie Ann Brown (Papa's Heart); his sister, Cheryl Poindexter Anderson and husband, Larry Anderson; his aunt, Chris Blackstock; and his beloved Boston Terriers, Priscilla, Pearl, Penelope, Tyson, and June. Ron was a graduate of West Monroe High School. He received a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering from Louisiana Tech and was a faithful employee to Columbian Chemical Company and Dow Chemical of Sterlington, LA. His life was devoted to his wife and family. He loved taking trips to the beach and sitting on the balcony surrounded by laughing grandchildren. He took such pride in watching his little buddy play baseball and attending West Monroe and LSU football games. Friends of Ron will attest that he would do anything for anyone. We could never express our appreciation to our friends and family for their unconditional love and support through this very difficult time. The family appreciates the compassionate care of Glenwood Regional Medical Center, Pafford Air, and LSUS Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Jason Paul Cameron Foundation, P.O. Box 2674, West Monroe, LA 71294-2474. Online Registry/ Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 26, 2013

Carol Silmon Funeral services for Mrs. Carol Silmon, age 69, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Faith Baptist Church with Rev. Rubin Weaver officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday at Golden Funeral Home. Mrs. Silmon, a resident of Bastrop, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013. She was an administrative assistant for JC Penny's and Morehouse Imaging. Mrs. Silmon was an active member of Faith Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling, cruises, working in the yard, and spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Silmon is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Silmon. She is survived by her son, Robert Silmon and wife Martha of Kingsport, TN; two sisters, Elaine Crainshaw and husband Larry of West Monroe, LA, Donnie McDowell and husband Carlton of Bastrop, LA; four brothers, James Farrar of Sheridan, AR, Glenn Farrar and wife Sharon of Bastrop, LA, David Farrar and wife Cindy of Bastrop, LA, Ricky Farrar and wife Diane of Bastrop, LA; and grandchildren, Hannah Silmon, Zachary Silmon, and Joshua Silmon. Donations to Faith Baptist Church food pantry in lieu of flowers are appreciated. Serving as pallbearers will be Randy Daigle, Logan Daigle, Justin Crainshaw, Greg McDowell, Jimmy Farrar, and Clay Braxton. Golden Funeral Home Bastrop, LA Published in The News Star on February 26, 2013

Ricky J. Bergeron Jr., 14 DOWNSVILLE — Ricky Joe Bergeron Jr., a student, died Friday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Fellowship Baptist Church. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Fellowship Cemetery, Dubach, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Linda Davidson, 65 Linda Davidson of Monroe, a retired waitress, died Sunday. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe.

James Jones, 61 BASTROP — James Jones died Sunday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Robert R. Jones Jr., 68 FARMERVILLE — Robert Russell Jones Jr., a contractor, died Sunday. Per family request, there will be no visitation or service. Arrangements were under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home, Farmerville.

Gladys Morrison, 62 BASTROP — Gladys Morrison, a homemaker, died Friday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Thelma Nimmers, 66 BASTROP — Thelma Nimmers, a homemaker, died Feb. 19. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Bastrop.

Roy G. Russell, 74 GILBERT — Roy Glenn Russell, a retired agriculture pilot, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church. Visitation is 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home, Winnsboro.

Roy J. Stewart, 50 FARMERVILLE — Roy J. Stewart, a truck driver, died Saturday. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Harris Cemetery, Crowville. Arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Victor West, 51 ARLINGTON, Texas — Victor West, formerly of Oak Grove, a retired Veterans Administration worker died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Joseph Wright, 59 Joseph Wright of Monroe, a Louisiana Gas Company employee, died Thursday. Arrangements are incomplete at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Dupuy, Patsy L.: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Gill First National Funeral Home. Merritt, Jack Dakota: 10 a.m. Tuesday, First United Pentecostal Church, Newellton. Robinson, Beaulah "Boo" L.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Faith Baptist Church, Bastrop. Small, Hattie Stewart: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. Lucy Catholic Cemetery, Hodge. Stewart, Roy J.: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Harris Cemetery, Crowville. Williamson, Georgia B.: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Lone Cedar Baptist Church.

Feb 27 , 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Linda Faye Davidson Linda Faye Davidson, 65, of Monroe died Sunday, February 24th at St. Francis Hospital after a brief illness. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 27th 5-7 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, La. Linda will be forever loved & long-remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She enjoyed spending many hours with her brothers and sisters, especially her twin sister & "bestest" friend, Glenda. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne Clyde Davidson and Alice Irene Davidson and her brother, Kenneth Wayne Davidson. Survivors include her daughter, Kimberley Hummel; 2 grandsons, Dakota and Brock Hummel; sisters, Carolyn Grubbs, Marilyn Gray and husband Charles, Sandra Herring, Glenda Mercer, Sharon Laborde and husband Charles, Theresa Wilkerson, and Tammy Davidson; brothers, Gary Davidson and wife Lynn, and Johnny Davidson and wife Mable; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank her special care giver, Sophie. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Kilpatrick Funeral Home Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 27, 2013

Ruth Ferrington Hathaway Funeral services for Ruth Ferrington Hathaway, 85, of Monroe, will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, February 28, 2013 in the chapel at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Road, Monroe, with Rev. Johnny Hankins and Rev. Bodie Spicer officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Mrs. Hathaway passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.E. Hathaway. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and Eastern Star District 4. Survivors include her daughters; Ann Sullivan and husband Jim of Manassas, VA, Sue Renfrow and husband Max of West Monroe, LA, Martha Fisher and husband Rick of Monroe, LA, Alice Harris and husband Kimbal of Rincon, GA; niece, Kathy "Bubbles" Sanders and husband Al of West Monroe, LA; sister-in-law, June Ferrington of Ruston, LA; brother-in-law, Robert Hathaway and wife Camille of West Monroe, LA; granddaughters, Amanda Hiett and husband Lloyd of Glenmoore, PA, Robin Booth of Rincon, GA, Christy Fisher Riser and husband Daniel of West Monroe, LA; grandsons, Neil Sullivan and wife Alexis of Nashville, TN; Greg Fisher and wife Cindy of Austin, TX, Courtland Harris of Rincon, GA; and eight great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at the funeral home. The family wishes to extend their thanks to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Select Specialty Hospital, and Premier Hospice for their wonderful care of Mrs. Hathaway. Memorials may be made to Med-Camps of Louisiana and Shriners Burns Hospital for Children. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 27, 2013

Willie Baskin, 61 Willie Baskin of Monroe, a laborer, died Feb. 15. Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

Jimmy W. Benson, 63 Jimmy W. Benson of West Monroe died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Karen Blake, 50 LAGRANGE, Ind. — Karen O'Neal Blake, formerly of Delhi, a sales representative for a manufactured housing company, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home, Delhi. Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Newton Community Cemetery, Delhi.

Claud L. Ferrington, 81 Claud Loyd Ferrington of Monroe died Monday. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Lakeshore Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Burial will be in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Velma H. Fuller, 88 KILBOURNE — Velma Harrell Fuller, a retired nurse's aide, died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kilbourne Baptist Church. Visitation is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Kilbourne Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home, Oak Grove.

Jackie L. Hampton, 63 Jackie L. Hampton of Monroe, a custodian, died Feb. 20. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Mack Hillard, 59 Mack Hillard of Monroe, a laborer, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Funerals by McFarland, Monroe.

Troy Hinton, 71 FARMERVILLE — Troy Hinton, retired owner of Hinton's Auto of Farmerville, died Tuesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.

James Jones, 61 BASTROP — James Jones died Sunday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Gladys Morrison, 62 BASTROP — Gladys Morrison, a homemaker, died Friday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home. Burial will be in H.V. Adams Cemetery.

Thelma Nimmers, 66 BASTROP — Thelma Nimmers, a homemaker, died Feb. 19. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at New Jerusalem No. 2. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at New Philadelphia. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home.

Attlen B. Person, 86 Attlen Boyd Person of Monroe, a retired certified nursing assistant, died Saturday. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe. Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Friday at Funerals by McFarland, Monroe. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

James Poindexter, 57 James "Ron" Poindexter of West Monroe, an environmental engineer at Angus Dow Chemical, died Saturday. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe. Arrangements are under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Letha A. Smith, 69 Letha A. Smith of Monroe, a homemaker, died Monday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe.

James Vanburen, 41 James Vanburen of West Monroe, a supervisor, died Saturday. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe.

Victor West, 51 ARLINGTON, Texas — Victor West, formerly of Oak Grove, retired from the Veterans Administration, died Wednesday. Service are noon Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oak Grove. Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday at Mount Pleasant No. 2 Baptist Church, Terry. Burial will be in Angel Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Terry, under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville.

Joseph Wright, 59 Joseph Wright of Monroe, an employee of the Louisiana Gas Co., died Thursday. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Christ Harvest Miracle Center, Monroe. Visitation is 5-6 p.m. Friday at Tennant Funeral Home, Rayville. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens.

PREVIOUSLY ACKNOWLEDGED Bergeron Jr., Ricky Joe: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Fellowship Baptist Church. Russell, Roy Glenn: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Calvary Baptist Church.

Feb 28, 2013 - Obituaries from the News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana 71201

Claud Loyd Ferrington Funeral services for Claud Loyd Ferrington, 81, of Monroe, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, February 28, 2013, 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. Mr. Ferrington passed away Monday, February 25, 2013, at St. Francis Medical Center. Mr. Ferrington was preceded in death by his wife, Amy Ferrington. Survivors include her 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. Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Road Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 28, 2013

Lucy Howard Ramsey Funeral Services for Lucy Howard Ramsey, 75, of West Monroe, LA will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, March 1, 2013 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Will Tatum officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe, LA. Lucy Howard Ramsey was born July 10, 1937 to the union of Ocie DeSay Howard (Monroe Police Department's last fallen officer, E.O.W. 1963) and Ruth Thomas Howard and passed away on February 26, 2013. She was a member of New Hope Worship Center. Lucy enjoyed retirement and spending time traveling with Mayo Tours, keeping the casino's open and the bingo halls a hollerin'. She is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her children, Dennis Johnston and Kathy Porter and husband, Billy Joe Porter; grandchildren, Amanda Johnston, Jessica Gregory and husband, Randall, Issac Howell and wife, Natalie, and DeSay Howell and wife, Krista; great grandchildren, Peyton, Remington, Rainey and Hampton; sisters, Beth Alexander and Pat Hill, and the other two musketeers, Tilly Lynch and Patty Martin. Pallbearers will be David Hill, Greg Hill, Mark Hill, Robert "Truck" Johnson, Willie Johnson and Michael Rusks. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Gaskin and Randall Gregory. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Louisiana Police Officer Memorial. Online Registry / Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star from February 28 to March 1, 2013

Letha A. Smith Funeral services for Mrs. Letha A. Smith, 69, will be 10AM Friday at Fishnet Worship Center. A private Interment will be held at Roselawn Cemetery at a later date. Mrs. Smith was born on March 1, 1943 in Richland Parish to the union of Ernest and Letha Lee Duchesne and passed from this life on Sunday February 24, 2013 at Glennwood Regional Medical Center after a sudden illness. She was a homemaker, a member of Fishnet Worship Center and the Order of the Eastern Star. She had a passion for crocheting and painting. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Johnny Milton Smith; 2 sons Michael Blaine Smith and John Edwin Smith and a sister Linda Meredith. Survivors include her son Robert E. Smith and wife Sheila; siblings Mary Gilley, Phyllis Crum, Zelda Moore (Kenny), Ernestlee McClanahan, Wanda Blackmon (David), Rhonda Washam (Robbie) and Peggy Aycock (Richard); also survived by 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, host of nieces and nephews. Visitation for friends will be Thursday 5pm until 8pm at the Fishnet Worship Center 4401 Hwy 34 West Monroe. Online guest book at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Published in The News Star on February 28, 2013

Nelda Ruth Ragsdale Varner Nelda died Feb. 3, 2013, at St. Francis in Monroe, LA. She was 77 years old. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Friendship Baptist Church, Baskin, LA. Nelda was born July 10, 1935 in Delhi, LA. Nelda is survived by her husband, Dale Varner of Downsville, LA and sister, Mildred Griffin of Point, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents Tom and Ora Ragsdale, Baskin, LA; three brothers, J.C. Ragsdale, Baskin, LA, Kenneth Ragsdale of Shreveport, LA and Marion Ragsdale of Monroe, LA; sister, Margie Remore of Baskin, LA. Published in The News Star on February 28, 2013